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Creative Spark: A Journal to Inspire Bright Ideas (Book of Guided Prompts to Ignite Creativity, Notebook with Colorful Geometric Designs and Inspirational Ideas)
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About the Author Poketo was founded in 2003 by husband-and-wife team Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung. The name Poketo (pronounced "poh-keh-toe") comes from the mispronunciation of "pocket" by Angie's grandmother. The Los Angeles-based brand has grown from a small startup into a creative platform and destination for lifestyle goods designed to put art in the everyday. Together, Ted and Angie have created a diverse collection of thoughtfully designed goods for the creative lifestyle. In addition to its online store, Poketo has four retail locations in Los Angeles, each of which hosts art exhibitions, workshops and other events that serve to foster the creative community. Their debut book CREATIVE SPACES: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire (Chronicle Books) explores the lives, homes, and studios of over 20 artistic entrepreneurs, designers, cooks, and musicians through a collection of inspired interiors from across the country that brings art into the everyday. More at Poketo.com.
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Condition Red: Essays, Interviews, and Commentaries (Poets On Poetry)
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Review "[Komunyakaa] has not only displayed a profound understanding of the human condition, but also a craftsman's ability to durably articulate it . . . a major poet of our generation." —Laurence Goldstein, in Callaloo About the Author Yusef Komunyakaa 's most recent book of poetry is The Emperor of Water Clocks . His collection Neon Vernacular received the Pulitzer Prize. He lives in New York City where he is currently Distinguished Senior Poet in New York University’s graduate creative writing program.
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0472053442
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Junie B. Jones #28: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)
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Review From USA TODAY: "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." From Publisher' Weekly : "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.— and reading—are lots of fun." From Kirkus Reviews : "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world....A hilarious, first-rate read- aloud." From Booklist : "Park, one of the funniest writers around . . . brings her refreshing humor to the beginning chapter-book set." From Time magazine: "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty." From School Library Journal : "Readers will relate instantly to the trials and tribulations of this first grader....She is always endearing and wonderfully funny." About the Author BARBARA PARK (1947–2013) is beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She is also the author of award-winning middle-grade novels and picture books, including Skinnybones and Mick Harte Was Here . We are thankful for the laughter she’s given us and to millions of children.
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Voices in Your Blood: Discovering Identity Through Family History
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From Library Journal Vandagriff, a Polish and Soviet affairs expert by training, offers a new kind of introductory guide to genealogy: a highly autobiographical work that teaches one how to unearth one's past by following the procedures she used to search for her own family. Both entertaining and educational, this guide places family history in a historical context. Equally valuable is its treatment of computer use for genealogical research, including FamilySearch, the Family History Library's computer system on CD-ROM, and genealogy software. More traditional subjects are also covered: census data, surnames, and vital, military, and immigration records. Newcomers to family history research may find this novel-like book more approachable than traditional handbooks as a first resource. Others, especially more experienced researchers, will find the lack of ready references limiting. For comprehensive collections. - Judith P. Reid, Library of Congress Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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0836280202
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Czech and Slovak Republics
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Review Wanderlust Travel Awards 2009 – 2014 "Known…for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." – Chicago Tribune "The best option…Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." – The Philadelphia Inquirer About the Author About DK Eyewitness Travel Guides : For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more.
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In and Out of Harm's Way : A History of the Navy Nurse Corps
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From Booklist In nearly 400 pages of densely written and printed text, retired navy nurse Sterner provides what likely will stand for some time as the definitive history of the Navy Nurse Corps. Inspired by the American Red Cross Nursing Service, the navy founded the corps in 1908, and navy nurses have served in ever more responsible positions and in larger numbers in every war since. The corps gave the navy the first female admiral and produced many remarkable and hitherto obscure leaders. Its members survived captivity as POWs as well as harassment and lack of cooperation from their superiors, and they generally pulled their weight even when some would rather have seen them fail. Sterner assumes enough background knowledge of U.S. naval history and women's issues on the reader's part for the book to be less than completely easy reading for those lacking it, but those willing to do catch-up study while reading Sterner will find the whole experience abundantly rewarding. Roland Green
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How to Prepare for the MAT (Miller Analogies Test)
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About the Author Morris Bramson is a contributor for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, titles including: How to Prepare for the Mat , How to Prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (Books for Professionals ) and many other publications.
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Think Big: A Story about Believing in Ourselves and Working Together (Live Big)
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About the Author Kat Kronenberg is a born-and-raised Texan with a Big Dream: that Two-Leggers people all around the world DREAM, LOVE, and THINK big together as we all catch CATCH-M too, and celebrate the great things we can do! Plus, Kat hopes her best-selling, award-winning books inspire us to live the animals' motto; ''I can be great I am . . .'' as we live our best lives together. Kat lives in Austin with her husband and is the proud parent of two amazing boys, two beautiful adopted nieces, four fantastic grandchildren, three four-legged friends, and one grandpuppy. David Miles spent his childhood sloshing through creek beds, climbing trees, and creating numerous baked goods. That spirit of adventure and curiosity often finds its way into his illustrations through quirky characters and hidden surprises.
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Deadlocked 3 (Deadlocked Series)
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About the Author A.R. Wise was born in Indiana and has lived in Florida, Texas, and now Colorado. He is married to an unreasonably understanding and beautiful wife and has two wonderful little girls. Christian Rummel is an actor and VO artist. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Diggin' Up Bones
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About the Author Charles Edwin Price is the author of numerous books of legends and folktales, including The Infamous Bell Witch of Tennessee . He lives in Gate City, Virginia.
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Single Purpose: A Devotional for Singles
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About the Author H. NORMAN WRIGHT is a licensed marriage, family and child therapist and is a certified trauma specialist. He serves on the faculty of Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and is former director of their Graduate Department of Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. He is the best-selling author of more than 70 books, including Communication: Key to Your Marriage, Quiet Times for Couples and Always Daddy's Girl. He is a member of the Academy of Bereavement, Critical Incident Stress Foundation, The Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists and a board member of The Victim Chaplain Association. Norm and his wife, Joyce, have been married more than 40 years and live in California.
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The River
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About the Author Pat Jones was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. His special interests include the science of paleoanthropology and archaeology. Woodworking is one of his favorite hobbies, with special emphasis on the unique grains and textures of various species of trees. He and his wife, Sandy, thrive on designing and creating a flower garden of perennials, second to none! Constantly evolving, the garden began as a way that he could surprise his wife on her birthday. The rest is history! The garden now spans one fourth of an acre! When their children graduated from school, the couple relocated to rural Missouri where they now reside with their four dogs. The love of the area, in combination with the uniqueness of the people, provided the impedance for "The Wolf's Moon". A short story, "The River," followed shortly thereafter. The sequel to "The Wolf's Moon" is already in the works and proves to be yet another suspenseful page-turner! Pat believes that there is a story in everything. Everybody that he meets has their own special story; one simply has to take the time to listen. The story then writes itself. Please visit our website at http://www.thelindenchronicles.com Thank you for your interest!
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Secrets from an Inventor's Notebook
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About the Author Maurice Kanbar holds more than thirty-six patents. His inventions have been featured in articles in The Wall Street Journal , Forbes , USA Today , Business Week , and many other publications.
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Peter Mark Roget: The Man Who Became a Book (Pocket Essential series)
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About the Author Nick Rennison's previous books include Contemporary British Novelists , Sherlock Holmes: The Unauthorized Biography , Pocket Essentials Sigmund Freud , Waterstone's Guide to History Books , and Waterstone's Guide to London Writing .
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The History of the Knights Templars
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About the Author Charles G. Addison was an English barrister and historical, travel, and legal writer during the nineteenth century. He is the author of Damascus and Palmyra , The Temple Church , and two legal textbooks, A Treatise on the Law of Contracts and Wrongs and their Remedies , and A Treatise on the Law of Torts . He lived in England.
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HARBINGER OF EVIL (mystery thriller)
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About the Author Meb Bryant wrote a provoking thriller mystery where the reader becomes involved in a game of whodunit. Born in Houston, Texas, Meb attended fifteen schools throughout the United States by the age of ten. Her nomadic childhood was especially enriched with experiences and memories of the Louisiana region. Being a voracious reader and coupled with a complusion to write, HARBINGER OF EVIL was born. In addition to being a longtime business owner with her husband, she enjoys tennis, fishing and cruising with their children and grandchildren. The couple reside in Texas with a Yorkshire terrier and unruly chickens, including Teensy, the novel's delinquent rooster. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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Open Road: 30 Days of Creative Prayer for People Who Are Too Busy to Pray
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From the Back Cover Do you struggle to find time to pray? When you find a few minutes for face time with God, does prayer feel boring, mind-numbing and pointless? Open Road provides the real-world tools you need to make interesting, thought-provoking and meaningful prayer a part of your busy life.Packed full of practical strategies and 30 days of creative prayer exercises, Open Road is more than just another book about prayer. It's a companion for your journey to God and the first step toward a more spiritually authentic way of life.Tim and Melissa Morral are authors and speakers with more than 40 years combined teaching experience on topics related to the practice of Christian spirituality.For additional resources on prayer and Christian spirituality, visit GranolaSoul.com About the Author TIM MORRAL and MELISSA McDONALD MORRAL are authors and speakers with more than 40 years combined teaching experience on topics related to the practice of Christian spirituality. Tim holds a Doctor of Divinity and Melissa holds a Master of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester, New York. Together, they have served as writers, pastors, religious educators, workshop facilitators and nonprofit leaders. Tim and Melissa regularly publish articles and other content about the integration of Christian practices with everyday life at GranolaSoul.com. They also lead workshops on prayer and practical spirituality for local churches. For more information and resources, or to contact Tim and Melissa, visit their website at GranolaSoul.com.
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Bullet in the Night
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About the Author Judith Rolfs minored in English and creative writing at college but her major focus became psychology and ultimately marriage and family counseling. Her first article was published in Fresh Ink magazine while a student at Marquette University. At her first writer's conference her novel proposal won the Best New Novel Award. Mystery writing is her first love, although she has ten non-fiction books published on various family issues. Twenty-five years listening to marriage and family clients further validated Rolfs awareness that words are the messengers of the heart. She learned to listen for the meaning behind words and tries to convey emotional depth in her characters. Writing Bullet in the Night from the perspective of her own and her heroine s counseling profession lets her share insights with readers who may never enter a professional counselor's office. Rolfs says, I value the opportunity to contribute a word or two of wisdom: life is hard, people can be evil, but God is good, and all the time. Judith shares life with her husband and best friend, Wayne, and their chocolate lab, Alex. They enjoy spending time with four adult children and seven grandchildren from home bases in Wisconsin and Florida.
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Standard Catalog Of World Coins 1701-1800 (Standard Catalog of World Coins Eighteenth Century, 1701-1800)
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About the Author George Cuhaj is an experienced and accomplished numismatist and researcher. George, a former cataloger for both Stack's Auction House in New York and the American Numismatic Society, and also serves as editor of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money series. Thomas Michael has performed in-depth price analysis on nearly 90 world and U.C. coin catalogs for the KP numismatic book line. He traveled to Berlin, Germany, in January 2010 to connect his network of collectors and dealers and to create the most accurate database of world coin market values.
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My Teenage Zombie: Resurrecting the Undead Adolescent in Your Home
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About the Author Dr. David Henderson is a board certified psychiatrist, author and speaker. He is the founder and president of Four Stones PLLC, a mental health consulting practice in Dallas, Texas. For five years, Dr. Henderson served as the Department Chair of Psychology and Counseling at Criswell College, rebuilding its Masters in Counseling Program and starting the undergraduate major in Psychology. He also helped to develop a fully online counseling curriculum for the school. In addition, Dr. Henderson has served as an adjunct professor of Psychology and Counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is a member of the board of directors for Drug Prevention Resources, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing youth substance abuse. Dr. Henderson has presented nationally and internationally at conferences for the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, The Christian Association for Psychological Studies, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. For more information, you can visit his website, www.drdavidhenderson.com.
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0718031245
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Skeleton Key (Alex Rider)
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Review What if James Bond had started spying as a teenager? Non-stop action keeps the intrigue boiling. -- Kirkus Reviews on Stormbreaker About the Author Anthony Horowitz has been called Âthe busiest writer in Britain by a major British newspaperÂand with good reason. He is passionate about his work, often writing ten hours a day as he tries to balance multiple careers as a popular novelist, playwright and screenwriter for television and movies. He is also the author of The Devil and His Boy and the Diamond Brothers mysteries.
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The Desiderata of Happiness: A Collection of Philosophical Poems
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From the Inside Flap In a uniform format with <b>Desiderata</b> and <b>The Desiderata of Love</b> (with all-new illustrations and a fresh new jacket), this is a collection of life-affirming poems by a writer who has inspired and comforted countless readers. <b>Line drawings.</b>
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0517701847
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The Elephant on The Raft: Remembering Dad on a Mark Twain Odyssey
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Review " An exhilarating read! Curley spins a clever and compelling personal journey of discovery and reflection that will leave you both laughing aloud and tearing up at times... Do yourself a favor and indulge in this brain food. You'll be glad you did." " A true example of tolerance in a time of turmoil. This memoir demonstrated that hate can be conquered with love, respect, and understanding of others." " Wow! Transported in Time and Place! Tom Curley does not disappoint! I highly recommend." About the Author About the Author: Thomas Curley is a scholar of religious studies and art historian educated at the University of Pennsylvania. A pop culture enthusiast, his other interests include painting, photography, travel, good music, and chillin' out with his family and dogs in his suburban Philadelphia home. This is his third book.
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The Easy & Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook: Incredibly Simple Prep-and-Go Whole Food Meals
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Review “With this cookbook, Shannon continues to show that slow cooker recipes can be healthy yet still flavorful. From vegetable lo-mein to carne asada, the Easy & Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook has a recipe for everyone, regardless of your dietary needs. I am in love with every single one of these recipes and will continue to make them time and time again!” —Ciarra Siller of Peanut Butter Plus Chocolate “Being a full-time working wife and mother to a young toddler, I'm always looking for easy ways to provide healthy and hearty meals for my family. Shannon's book delivers! It is filled with amazingly easy and healthy recipes sure to please my whole family. Not only are the recipes simple, but the book is full of slow cooking tips that I am sure many don't know about; I sure didn't! She truly is the Slow Cooker Queen!" —Blake Maser of The Gourmet Peasant “My slow cooker used to have a special spot in my cupboard gathering dust, but that all changed when I found Shannon. I have tried many of her recipes and they have all been easy to make. Plus, they have been a hit with the family, which is always a bonus. There are so many great recipes to try in this book, the hardest part is deciding which one to start with! —Sukaina of Health and Food Junkie About the Author Shannon Epstein is the author of the popular food blog Fit Slow Cooker Queen . Shannon began developing recipes for her slow cooker at a time when her craving for healthy meals did not fit into her busy schedule. Learn more at fitslowcookerqueen.com .
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A Treasury of Children's Songs: Forty Favorites to Sing and Play
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From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 5-A beautifully produced abridgment of Go in and out the Window (Holt, 1987), which included 61 selections. These 40 songs appeared in that collection with the exact musical annotation and, at times, matched with the same paintings. As in Go in, there is commentary on the art chosen to illustrate each piece. The selections include classic folksongs such as "Red River Valley," "Home on the Range," and "Shenandoah," as well as childhood favorites such as "London Bridge," "Lazy Mary," and "The Mulberry Bush." The art on the front cover and typeface, as attractive and lavish as in the first book, suggest a younger audience. While Treasury is not an essential purchase for libraries that own the earlier title, it's a lovely addition for larger collections, especially those with wide and varied music sections. Jane Marino, Bronxville Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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0805074457
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Thirty Rooms to Hide In: Insanity, Addiction, and Rock ‘n’ Roll in the Shadow of the Mayo Clinic
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Review If you’re looking for proof that the Great American Family Drama is alive and kicking, here it is. Luke Longstreet Sullivan’s heart wrenching, poignant, and often hilarious family history is laid bare like a shattered bottle of bourbon. I wish more memoirs took the chances this one does. And reached such heights. This is a bravura work. —Peter Geye, author of Safe from the Sea About the Author Luke Longstreet Sullivan worked in the advertising business for thirty years and is now chair of the advertising department at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He is the author of the popular advertising book Hey Whipple, Squeeze This: A Guide to Creating Great Ads and writes the blog heywhipple.com. He lives in Savannah with his wife and two sons.
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0816679711
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Beyond the Ties of Blood: A Novel
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Review “Challenges the reader to reconsider their perceptions of history. Bold, fascinating, and highly original.” - Arturo Arias, former president of the Latin American Studies Association “"Engrossing and complex. Florencia Mallon immerses readers in a vivid world in which family, political turmoil, and romance intersect. A powerful story told with wisdom and compassion."” - Curtis Sittenfeld, author of Prep and American Wife “Florencia Mallon combines a historian’s sensitivity and an ethnographer’s attention to culture to capture life in the midst of rapid social transformation.” - Greg Grandin, author of The Last Colonial Massacre: Latin America in the Cold War About the Author Florencia Mallon was raised in Santiago, Chile and the U.S. and educated at Harvard and Yale. She is the head of the History department at the University of Wisconsin and has written three non-fiction books about Latin American history. Florencia has been awarded a Guggenheim and a Fulbright fellowship and resides in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Heart of the Holidays: Holiday Inspirations Yuletide Treasures & Traditions
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Review This wonderful, one-of-a-kind book brims with all the magic and joy of the holiday season. The collection of cheerful sayings, warm memories of times gone by, and touching stories and poems make a lovely, festive package. You ll delight in the tales of grace and revelation, and enjoy the good humor and faith throughout. It s the perfect gift for a sister, mom, or friend, or to show your appreciation for a busy hostess. And keep an extra copy for yourself so you can pack it away after reading it, and then next holiday season, unpack it to savor the same sparkle and warmth again! --- Suuzen Ty Anderson, RN, Esq.Every year a special book comes out that captures the Holiday Spirit and becomes a year after year classic. Heart of the Holidays is such a book. We all need to be reminded of the true meaning of the Christmas Holiday and those warm, fuzzy feelings that made our hearts sing as children. Sheryl Roush has captured those feelings in her Heart Series and gift wrapped them for us all to share. Thank you Sheryl for giving such a joyful gift. --- Joni WilsonThis is one of the best holiday books I have seen (even if I did contribute a few poems to it LOL). It should warm every heart this Holiday Season, regardless of one s faith or inclination. A wonderful holiday gift which will last for years ... it will never go out of style ... and can be shared with every generation. The editor/author, Sheryl Roush, has done a marvelous job in compiling everything in this book. --- Virgina Ellis, poet About the Author Sheryl Roush is an internationally adored inspirational speaker, helping to rekindle spirit, hope and love. Twice honored for her service to women in the community, Sheryl was crowned Ms. Heart of San Diego (2004 and 2005), was the 2007 La Reina de Esperanza (Queen of Hope), and has been selected Ms. Cosmopolitan and Ms. Metropolitan for 2008. Heart of a Military Woman, Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman in Business, Heart of a Woman, and Corazon de Mujer.
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1880878151
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Miss Miles: or, A Tale of Yorkshire Life 60 Years Ago
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About the Author Janet Horowitz Murray is a widely published Victorianist, as well as the founding director of the Laboratory for Advanced Technology in the Humanities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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0195064925
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The Almanac of American Politics 2012
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About the Author Michael Barone is a senior writer at U.S. News and World Report and a Fox News Channel contributor. His most recent book is Our First Revolution: The Remarkable British Upheaval That Inspired America’s Founding Fathers . Chuck McCutcheon has worked as a reporter for Congressional Quarterly and the Newhouse News Service. He has been coeditor of Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America and the author of Nuclear Reactions .
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Diddy Doo and the Surprise Tea Party
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About the Author Emma is a girl full of imagination and adventure. She's bursting with ideas and told the story of Diddy Doo and The Surprise Tea Party when she was just four years old. Emma's siblings Samuel (3) and Mira (1) helped their big sister select and dress the stuffed animals, as well as prepare the set for the photo shoot - talk about a family affair!
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The Christmas Mushroom
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About the Author John Fairfull is a singer-songwriter and former lead guitarist and singer for Five Minute Plan, a Central Florida indie rock band. John also serves as the Music and Media Director at Jordan Baptist Church in Sanford, Florida, is the owner of Simplicity Solutions Group, a software company in Orange City, Florida and is the author of I'm Still Writing These Lines: Lyrics by John Fairfull.Rakel Fairfull is a graphic designer, illustrator, web developer and artist. She started making websites at 12 years old and discovered a life-long passion for design that has enabled her to work on numerous small and large scale projects. She serves as the Creative Director at Simplicity Solutions Group, a software company in Orange City, Florida.
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What Liberals Believe: The Best Progressive Quotes Ever
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About the Author William Martin is a professor and political insider who works for the Pennsylvania Governor's Office of Administration and has worked for the Democratic Party. He has taught courses at Temple University and Monmouth University. Martin is a writer, teacher, and counselor.
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Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills
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About the Author Andrew J. DuBrin is Professor Emeritus of Management in the E. Philip Saunders College of Business at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he served as department chairman and team leader. Dr. DuBrin has taught courses and conducted research in leadership, management, organizational behavior, and career management. He presents at other colleges, career schools, and universities. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Psychology from Michigan State University. Dr. DuBrin has experience in human resource management and is a business and personal consultant in career management, leadership, and management development. Dr. DuBrin is an established author of both textbooks and trade books, and he contributes to professional journals, magazines, newspapers, and online media. He has written textbooks on management, leadership, organizational behavior, human relations, political behavior in organizations, and impression management. His trade books address management issues from charisma, team play, and office politics to overcoming career self-sabotage, and coaching and mentoring.
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0618623280
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The Fall of Empires: A Brief History of Imperial Collapse
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Review "Chad Denton has written a highly nuanced account of the many ways in which personality, history, and serendipity have interacted to end empires, in the ancient, medieval, and modern worlds and across the continents. Both specialists and non-specialists will find his treatment enlightening and his writing exceptional."— Alexander J. Motyl, author of Imperial Ends: The Decay, Collapse, and Revival of Empires "A thoughtful and comprehensive volume. From the Aztecs to the Achaemenids, Denton brings the world's fallen empires back to life in glorious Technicolor.”— Paul Cooper, host, Fall of Civilizations podcast "Denton's task is ambitious and difficult, but he does it brilliantly with focus and lucid narrative. . . . Most fascinating are Denton's descriptions of the less obvious reasons for imperial collapse."— Military Officer --This text refers to the hardcover edition. About the Author Chad Denton received his PhD in History from the University of Missouri. He is the author of Decadence, Radicalism, and the Early Modern French Nobility: The Enlightened and Depraved. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
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Dead If You Don't: A Roy Grace Novel 14
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Review "This skillful twister shows why James was awarded the 2016 CWA Diamond Dagger." — Publishers Weekly starred review of Need You Dead "Grace is a detective known for his human touch." — New York Times on Need You Dead "This British police procedural has action, car chases, gory deaths, and more; totally satisfying. James rates with Ian Rankin, Colin Dexter, and Peter Robinson." — Library Journal on Need You Dead "Immensely satisfying . . . James juggles his multiple story lines with panache as the action hurtles to a shattering conclusion." — Publishers Weekly starred review --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. About the Author Peter James is the international bestselling author of many award-winning novels. His Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series has been translated into 37 languages with worldwide sales of over 18 million copies. In 2016 he became the recipient of the coveted CWA Diamond Dagger lifetime achievement, awarded for sustained excellence. Peter has also written a short story collection, A Twist of the Knife , and his standalone titles include his ghost story The House On Cold Hill and The Perfect Murder , which has been turned into a popular stage play. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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The Orphan Keeper
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Review ''Wright turns the story of the real-life Chellamuthu/Taj into a meditation on identity and the meaning of family, and a novel that is sure to be a book-club favorite.'' -- Booklist ''Truly a remarkable story of one young man's journey to discover his past. Camron Wright's fascinating novel is actually based on a true story, which makes it all the more powerful.'' (four and a half out of five stars) -- Portland Book Review ''When I finished The Orphan Keeper I was keenly aware of the fragility associated with losing something precious then finding something of even greater value. Beautifully crafted by Camron Wright...Like Dickens, the child in this story is subjected to loss leavened with love. Everything that happens is not fiction. It happened as written, and for a reader who waivers between agnosticism and belief, this is a story that has me - and keeps me - thinking. The loss and pain [is] described with consummate skill. The Orphan Keeper taps into questions of coincidence and belief that have kept me in a state of wonder since I reluctantly closed its covers. Amazing read.'' -- -The Huffington Post From the Author For additional information about the real-life journey of Taj Rowland, as detailed in The Orphan Keeper , visit TheOrphanKeeper.com About the Author Camron Wright holds a master's degree in writing and public relations. He says he began writing to get out of attending MBA school, and it proved the better decision. His first book, Letters for Emily , was a Readers' Choice award winner, as well as a selection of the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild. Camron's next book, The Rent Collector, was a nominee for the prestigious International DUBLIN Literary Award, Book of the Year Gold Award from Foreword Reviews , and Whitney Awards Best Novel of the Year. Read more
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The Declining Significance of Race : Blacks and Changing American Institutions
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About the Author William Julius Wilson is Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard University and director of the Joblessness and Urban Poverty Research Program and the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy. He is the author of numerous publications, including The Declining Significance of Race , and The Truly Disadvantaged, both published by the University of Chicago Press.
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0226901297
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Venom's Taste (Forgotten Realms: House of Serpents, Book 1)
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About the Author Formerly a magazine editor, Lisa Smedman splits her week between working as a reporter/editor at a weekly newspaper and writing fiction. She is a frequent contributor to various science fiction and fantasy magazines, and her most recent credits include authoring Extinction: R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen, Book IV; Heirs of Prophecy ; and contributing a short story to The Halls of Stormweather .
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0786931663
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Vietnam's Forgotten Army: Heroism and Betrayal in the ARVN
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Review "No book about the Vietnam War can be simply a book about the Vietnam War. Vietnams Forgotten Army appears in the midst of a raging debate over American armed interventions abroad and over the proper lessons to draw from Vietnam for the war in Iraq." ― The Nation "This sympathetic biography of Pham Van Dinh and Tran Ngoc Hue, mid-level officers in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), provides a unique perspective among American war histories. . . . [Readers] will gain new respect for the mishandled South Vietnamese army." ― Publishers Weekly "While tactical history can seem stilted and dry at times, Andrew Wiest, in Vietnam’s Forgotten Army, presents an enriched and dynamic history of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) by chronicling the careers of two of ARVN’s best young officers, Tran Ngoc Hue and Pham Van Dinh, as they fought in the Vietnam War. Wiest seeks to dispel the myth of the ARVN as an ineffective fighting force... The value of Vietnam’s Forgotten Army lies in the author’s appreciation for ARVN fighting prowess and the book’s interesting perspective of the Vietnam War." ― Military Review "This is a fascinating study of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)―the South Vietnamese army―during America's involvement in the Vietnam War. . . . This well-written, compassionate study is a major contribution to most libraries." ― Library Journal "Wiest’s excellent book helps to fill a yawning void in the history of the Vietnam War." ― Journal of Military History About the Author Andrew Wiest is Professor of History and Co-Director of the Center for the Study of War and Society at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is co-editor of War in the Age of Technology: Myriad Faces of Modern Armed Combat (NYU Press, 2001) and author or co-author of numerous books, including Rolling Thunder in a Gentle Land: The Vietnam War Revisited, Atlas of World War II , and The Vietnam War, 1959–1975 . He lives in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Pillaging the Empire: Piracy in the Americas, 1500-1750 (Latin American Realities)
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From Library Journal Pirates followed Columbus to the New World. At first, the French, English, and Dutch governments dispatched pirates and privateers to plunder Spanish ships and settlements. Soon pirates became "independent agents" and plundered on their own, with Spanish shipping from the New World to Europe making easy pickings. Lane (history, William and Mary Coll.) has written widely on the histories of piracy and witchcraft and has carefully studied the pirates' effect on the Spanish carrying trade. These were not the pirates of Treasure Island but murdering, pitiless buccaneers. Lane tells the stories without the myths, discussing such well-known pirates as Francis Drake, Henry Morgan, Piet Heyn, and Ann Bonn plus several lesser-known brigands, and he includes helpful discussions of shipbuilding, food, navigation, and more. This is a well-written and important scholarly examination of an often romanticized subject and the first of its kind in English. Recommended for all maritime history collections.?Stanley Itkin, Hillside P.L., New Hyde Park, NYCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The Ingredients for Great Teaching
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Review If you’re seeking to improve your knowledge of education research but unsure where to start, you won’t find a better gateway book than this. Its insights are scholarly enough to inspire future study, yet practical enough to be applied in first period tomorrow. -- Eric Kalenze Pedro De Bruyckere helped to reveal the lack of evidence behind many intuitively appealing ideas within teaching in his previous book. In Ingredients for Great Teaching he takes the next logical step – pointing teachers towards the more reliable evidence about teaching and learning they can use in the classroom. This excellent and accessible book represents an important contribution to one of the major foundations of professionalism in teaching; expertly describing the evidence-informed, scientific insights that teachers can use to make deliberate choices for the benefit of their pupils and students. -- Nick Rose The last few years have seen a number of excellent books about how recent research, particularly from psychology, can be used to improve teaching, but Pedro De Bruyckere’s The Ingredients for Great Teaching is one of the best of the crop. In a highly readable and engaging style, he sifts through recent educational research, and helps the reader figure out which research studies can be relied on, which need to be taken with a grain of salt, and which need to be ignored completely. Anyone involved in teaching will gain a tremendous amount by reading this book. Highly recommended. -- Dylan Wiliam About the Author Pedro De Bruyckere is an educational scientist at the Artevelde University College of Applied Sciences in Ghent, Belgium and Leiden University, the Netherlands. He wrote The Ingredients for Great Teaching and co-authored the two Urban Myths about Learning and Education books.
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A Small Place in Italy
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Review dangerously liable to induce a craving for one's own patch of Italian paradise' -- Sunday Telegraph
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0864426054
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"Z" Is for Zebra Easy Crosswords: 72 Relaxing Puzzles
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About the Author Mel Rosen has sold puzzles for over 40 years. He co-wrote two sought-after crossword-constructing manuals, cofounded the CrosSynergy crossword syndicate, and, for more than 25 years, edited crosswords for several publishers. Mel also wrote the first computer program to help puzzle writers.
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Max Learns Sign Language (Read-It! Readers)
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Review Klein introduces beginning readers to Max and his diverse group of friends. In Adoption Day Party, the boy helps his friend Jose celebrate the day he was adopted. Next, he participates in Lily's special holiday. In Sign Language, Max learns to comminucate --School Library Journal
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The Blessing of a Baby: A Baby Record Book (Holly Pond Hill) [Illustrated]
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About the Author Susan Wheeler is the creator of Victoria Rose and her compatriots of Holly Pond Hill, an exquisitely detailed watercolor world of gentle creatures. Susan resides in Fredericksburg, Texas, where she lives with her husband, Mark, their four children, and their numerous pets and farm animals.
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Ukiyo-e: An Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Prints
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Review "Highly readable ... an excellent addition to your library."— Eye-Ai About the Author Born in Tokyo in 1941, TADASHI KOBAYASHI graduated from the University of Tokyo, then went on to serve as a lecturer at the University of Nagoya and as curator at the Tokyo National Museum. His extensive writings on Japanese art have brought him to the forefront of the field. He is the co-supervisorof Japanese Art: The Great European Collections , in twelve volumes, and the author of Utamaro: Portraits from the Floating World .
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Cranston (Images of America: Rhode Island)
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About the Author Bringing forth the images of the Cranston Historical Society and using oral histories, curator Lydia Rapoza and historian Bette Miller, a lifelong Cranstonian, have strived to create a picture of Cranston's special place in Rhode Island history.
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0738501581
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Jane Foster's Stripy Tiger Pattern Book (Jane Foster Books)
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About the Author Jane Foster is an illustrator and textile designer. Her products have been featured in major magazines including Vogue, and she her designs can be found on prints, quilts, and cushions, and more in stores like Ikea around the world. She lives in Totnes, Devon, in England.
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The Cassini Division (Fall Revolution)
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Review "Ken MacLeod is writin revolutionary SF. A nova has appeared in our sky."--Kim Stanley Robinson"Deliciously ironic, brilliantly imagined, MacLeod's witty and intelligent yarn packs a tremendous wallop. More, please!"-- Kirkus Reviews (pointer review) "A brilliant novel of ideas, frequently funny, always ingenious. Ken MacLeod brings dramatic life to some of the core issues of technology and humanity."-- Vernor Vinge About the Author Ken MacLeod holds a degree in zoology and has worked in the fields of biomechanics and computer programming. His first two novels, The Star Fraction and The Stone Canal , each won the Prometheus Award; The Cassini Division was a finalist for the Nebula Award; and The Sky Road won the British Science Fiction Association Award and is a finalist for the Hugo Award. Dark Light continues the world of his fifth novel, Cosmonaut Keep. Ken MacLeod lives near Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife and children.
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0812568583
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Standards
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About the Author Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest print music publisher, representing some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. We are proud to publish titles of interest to all musicians as well as music lovers, from songbooks and instructional titles to artist biographies and instrument price guides to books about the music industry and all the performing arts.
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The Lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany: New, smaller format
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About the Author Martin Eidelberg is Professor Emeritus, Art History, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and has written extensively on Tiffany. Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen is Curator of Decorative Arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Nancy A. McClelland and Lars Rachen are art consultants specializing in the decorative arts.Colin Cooke is a still life and food photographer in New York City.
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0865652961
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All In a Word: 100 Delightful Excursions into the Uses and Abuses of Words
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About the Author Vivian Cook is a professor of applied linguistics at Newcastle University. He is the author of the bestselling Accomodating Brocolli in the Cemetary: Or Why Can't Anybody Spell, which he was inspired to write out of frustration with those who, not knowing the crucial gender difference between the British spellings Vivian and Vivien assume from his first name that he is a woman. He lives in Colchester, England.
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Take a Chance (A Pine Cone Romance)
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About the Author D. Jackson Leigh grew up barefoot and happy, swimming in farm ponds and riding rude ponies in rural south Georgia. Her passion for writing led her to a career in journalism and North Carolina where she lives with The Terrors, her three mostly terrier mutts. She edits news at night and spends her days writing lesbian romance stories laced with her trademark Southern humor and affection for horses. Jackson has won three Golden Crown Literary Society awards for her novels and was a finalist in the romance category of the 2014 Lambda Literary Awards.
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An Accidental Jewel
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About the Author Michael Hittle is a retired history professor from Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin. During his 35 years on the faculty—including eight as dean of the faculty—he taught the history of Russia and authored The Service City: State and Townsmen in Russia 1600-1800. Since retiring he has traveled with his wife, Marcia, pursued his life-long passion for fishing, and spent a great deal of time at the family’s cabin on the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage, where he has served on the board of the lake association and worked on chronicling the history of this fabled body of water.
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Carson Dellosa | Prekindergarten Essentials Workbook | 256pgs
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From the Back Cover Building a strong foundation for learning is an essential part of your child's future. Give your child the building blocks he or she needs to develop 21st century skills with Prekindergarten Essentials! Prekindergarten Essentials promotes learning and fu
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Final Cut Express HD: Digital Video Editing for Everyone
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About the Author Diana Weynand is a producer, director, editor, and co-owner of Weynand Training International (www.weynand.com), which is a leader in providing training services and curriculum development to the entertainment industry as well as being an Apple Authorized Training Center. Diana was supervising editor for the Barbara Walters Specials and received an Emmy nomination for the PBS series Cinematic Eye, which she directed and co-produced. Diana helped to develop postproduction workflows for reality television shows such as Real World, where she also served as an online editor. She has written several books, including Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 5, Final Cut Pro for Avid Editors, How Video Works, and is a co-author of The Secrets of Videoblogging.
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The Stencil Graffiti Handbook
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About the Author Tristan Manco is the author of many graffiti and street art titles, including Stencil Graffiti , Street Logos , Graffiti Brasi l, Street Sketchbook , and Street Sketchbook: Journeys . Manco leads workshops on street art practices and is a regular lecturer at schools and colleges, as well as being a sought-after consultant and speaker at street art conferences.
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American Military Communities in West Germany: Life in the Cold War Badlands, 1945-1990
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Review “Lemza presents an engaging account of US military personnel, civilians, and their families as they lived in West Germany during the Cold War. One of the monograph’s strengths is the prodigious research that it evidences...a useful and stimulating work. Highly recommended”― Choice ; “a significant and insightful study of the American military experience on this frontier of the Cold War….[the] depth of research is very impressive…superbly researched and well-crafted study”― International Journal of Military History and Histiography . About the Author John W. Lemza, Ph.D., retired after serving more than 20 years in military service including eight years abroad in Europe and Asia. His research interests are Post-1945 American cultural, social and political history. He lives in Midlothian, Virginia.
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Camping and Backpacking San Francisco Bay Area
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Review "...one of the Bay Area's most knowledgeable hikers." -- Sierra Club Yodeler "...the first comprehensive camping guide focused on the Bay Area." -- Oakland Tribune "For those wishing to experience the Bay Area's natural wonders, [Heid's] latest book will prove to be an indispensable guide." -- Hills Newspapers, The Montclairion "Heid's book is well written, exceptionally organized and chock-full of helpful information...an excellent reference book." -- Fremont Bulletin "The maps are exemplary....Some of the photographs, you might expect to find on gallery walls." -- Bodega Land Trust "[Heid] has lots of ideas for quick camping escapes. He's no help at all with excuses to stay home." -- Marin Independent Journal About the Author Matt Heid holds a degree in Earth & Planetary Science from Harvard Universitry and has been hiking the trails of California for more than 20 years. His first book, 101 Hikes in Northern California, received Honorable Mention in the 2001 National Outdoor Book Awards.
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I Know Lucy
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Review "I was drawn into this book immediately. The puzzle that is Lucy and all she has to go through is amazing.... I love the characters and how they relate to each other. I can't wait to read the second book in this series when it comes out." Kathy Wideman, Book Reviewer "I Know Lucy is probably my favorite Melissa Pearl novel yet. The thing I love about Melissa is how she always manages to find some new and exciting concept with every series she writes and creates such a convincing world within the series." Lindsey Coolidge, Book Reviewer From the Author I KNOW LUCY TEASER... LUCY... Sobs worked their way out of her as she propelled her body down the dark street. She couldn't bang on anyone's door asking for assistance. Her parents had just been murdered by someone powerful. An officer of the law! That's what he'd called himself!Worse still, he was crooked and she was screwed.As her feet pounded the pavement, ducking into the shadows at any opportunity, Lucy knew one thing. She was on her own. And if she was going to survive at all, she needed to keep running.
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Baseball in Colorado Springs (Images of Baseball)
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About the Author Colorado Springs sports historian and author Roger P. Hadix has collected rare photographs from each decade of the late 19th and 20th centuries, chronicling the national pastime as played throughout the Pikes Peak region. For the past 19 years, Hadix has also lived the history by playing vintage base ball with the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association.
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0738599549
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Some Socks Are Blue: Cheesy poems about chasing girls.
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About the Author Dubbed the Urban Gypsy, Davin Kane is the wanderlust alter ego of artist David Born. An entrepreneur, community activist, poet and humble jerk, Davin writes about life, love, traveling and the people we meet in between.
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A Word a Day: 365 Words to Enhance Your Vocabulary
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About the Author Joseph Piercy is the author of 1000 Words You Should Know and The 25 Rules of Grammar.
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1789291631
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Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure & Evidence, Law Essentials: Governing Law for Law School and Bar Exam Prep
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From the Author OUT OF PRINT. Criminal Law & Criminal Procedure - new revised edition ISBN: 978-1954725096Evidence - new revised edition ISBN: 978-1954725058 From the Back Cover OUT OF PRINT. Criminal Law & Criminal Procedure - new revised edition ISBN: 978-1954725096Evidence - new revised edition ISBN: 978-1954725058 About the Author Since 1991, Sterling Test Prep prepares students for academic success. Sterling Test Prep publishes more than 140 study aids for high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Our writers, contributors, and editors are highly educated in sciences and humanities, with extensive classroom teaching and research experience. They are experts on preparing students for standardized tests, as well as undergraduate and graduate admissions coaching.Sterling Test Prep supports environmental organizations committed to conservation, ecological research, and preservation of vital natural resources. A portion of our profits is donated to help these organizations continue their critical missions. Your purchase helps support global environmental causes. Read more
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Finishing Kick
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Review "Finishing Kick describes a fictional year of a girl's high school cross country team. Duffau, an ultrarunner, father and coach, knows young people, team politics and school gossip, but mostly knows running and accurately describes summer training, team workouts and inspiring racing scenes as the team heads to state championships." - Running Times "Paul really understands both running and kids and tells a great story about magic season for a high school cross country team - the joy and rewards of effort regardless of talent." - Proactive Coaching". . . it made me wish I had run cross country in high school. This is a book I'd feel good about giving my daughter to read." Jill, JillWillRun About the Author Based in Washington State, Paul Duffau's professional accomplishments include winning numerous awards in his inspection service, an appointment to the Washington State Home Inspector Advisory Licensing Board by Governor Gregoire in 2010, and an appointment to the State Building Code Council by Governor Inslee in 2013. He actively manages a thriving commercial and residential inspection service based in Washington State. An avid runner, marathoner and ultramarathoner, and part-time junior high cross-country coach, Duffau's running novels and stories touch on the human side of running. He also writes crime fiction, humorous short stories, and, with his wife, stories benefiting the animal welfare community. For even more information, and to follow current projects and adventures, check out what he's up to at PaulDuffau.com.
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Around the World in 80 Trees (Around the World, 1)
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About the Author Ben Lerwill is a multi-award-winning travel writer based in Oxford. He has written for publications and websites including national newspapers, Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller , and many more. His children's books include Wildlives (Nosy Crow, 2019) and Climate Rebels and Wild Cities (both Puffin, 2020). Kaja Kajfež is an illustrator from Croatia. Having studied at University North in Croatia, she set up her own studio, focussing on illustration, lettering and surface pattern design. Besides doing her dream job, Kaja loves to take long walks in nature, scroll through old picture books, listen to online concerts and spend time with her dog.
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The Paganism Reader
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Review 'The end result is an overview of paganism and neo-paganism that provides some interesting insights and comparisons between ancient and modern views. Highly recommended.' - The Cauldron 'The Paganism Reader is a laudatory first attempt at summarizing via primary texts the scope of revived Paganism/Neopaganism. It will be useful not only for undergraduate and graduate courses, but undoubtedly for thoughtful Neopagans interested in the history and diversity of their worldviews.' - W. Michael Ashcraft, Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions About the Author Chas S. Clifton teaches at the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo & has written widely on paganism. Graham Harvey lectures at King Alfred's College in Winchester & is editor of Shamanism: A Reader (Routledge, 2002)
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0415303532
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Vengeance Burns Hot
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About the Author Rick E. George writes suspense with substance. Vengeance Burns Hot is his debut novel Another novel, Cooper's Loot, is forthcoming by The Wild Rose Press. He has been a sports writer, a wildland firefighter, and an educator. He lives with his wife April in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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Worship Solos: for Trumpet
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About the Author Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard Corporation has become the worlds largest print music publisher, representing some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. We are proud to publish titles of interest to all musicians as well as music lovers, from songbooks and instructional titles to artist biographies and instrument price guides to books about the music industry and all the performing arts.
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0634062573
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Unfinished Gift, The: A Novel
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Review 4.5 Stars, Top Pick - "Walsh paints a wonderful picture of life in America during WW2. The characters are richly developed, and the story about love and forgiveness are not to be missed." --RT Book Reviews Magazine"The Unfinished Gift is one for the keeper shelf! Dan's book is a fabulous story of redemption and forgiveness. Couldn't put it down and it made me cry which is hard to do." --Colleen Coble, Bestselling Author, The Lightkeeper's Daughter From the Back Cover Can a gift from the past mend a broken heart?Ian Collins is an old man without his son. Patrick Collins is a young boy without his father. On his Christmas list are only three items. He wants the army to find his father. He wants to leave his grandfather's house. And he wants the dusty wooden soldier in Grandfather's attic--the one he is forbidden to touch. Set in December of 1943, The Unfinished Gift is the engaging story of a family in need of forgiveness. With simple grace, it reminds us of the small things that affect powerful change in our hearts--a young boy's prayers, a shoe box of love letters, and even a half-carved soldier, long forgotten. This nostalgic story of reconciliation will touch your heart. About the Author Dan Walsh is the award-winning author of The Unfinished Gift , The Homecoming , and The Deepest Waters . A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Dan served as a pastor for 25 years. He lives with his family in the Daytona Beach area, where he's busy researching and writing his next novel. Read more
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My First Card-Making Book: 35 easy-to-make cards for every occasion for children aged 7+
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Book Description 35 step-by-step card-making projects for children aged 7+ About the Author Welcome to CICO Books – we are an independent publisher of innovative and beautiful books on craft, interiors, mind, body, spirit & health as well as gorgeous gift books and vibrant stationery. We aim to capture, in words and pictures, those elements of life that give the greatest pleasure: from crafting gorgeous items with a personal touch to setting up a garden farm and creating a home that makes you happy every time you open the front door.
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Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
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Review A superb update of one of the most comprehensive introductory texts for teaching forensic anthropology, especially in North America. Intended for undergraduate students, this richly illustrated and easy to read compendium remains the go-to single reference for students, instructors, and professionals interested in the basics of forensic anthropology. Michael Pietrusewsky, University of Hawaii at Manoa, U SA About the Author Steven N. Byers has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico (UNM), USA. Now retired, he worked for a number of years on various campuses of UNM, teaching courses in Forensic Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, and Archaeology. He is currently serving on the Anthropology Consensus Body of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Standards Board, in addition to focusing on Southeastern United States bioarchaeology. Byers’ publications with Taylor & Francis include Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (in its 5th edition), and Forensic Anthropology Lab Manual (in its 4th edition).
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Diary of a Monster's Son
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From School Library Journal Grade 2-4-Bradley Fentriss describes life with his father, who is far from ordinary. In fact, he is a large, hairy monster with fangs and claws. Though his appearance is alarming, in all other ways he is a gent who is punctiliously polite to everyone and a loving father to his son. Bradley's diary entries are arranged into five chapters that detail buying school clothes, Parent-Teacher night, trick-or-treating, home repairs, and a winter picnic. While the events are rather tame, a monster dad gives them an unusual, often humorous twist. Conford taps into the popularity of horror fiction but with a light touch. While at times her message that behavior matters more than looks gets somewhat muddled, it is clear that Mr. Fentriss is liked by everyone who knows him. However, the diary format doesn't fit the narrative: all of the entries are told in the present tense and rely heavily on dialogue. Neither Bradley nor his father comes across as a fully drawn character, but the relationship between them is warm and funny. Newsom's eye-catching jacket and full-page pen-and-ink illustrations will attract and hold young readers. While this is not Conford at her best, children will be drawn by the premise of the story and find the father-son relationship appealing. Maggie McEwen, Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick, ME Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The Preacher: Aces and Eights (The Preacher Thriller Series)
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About the Author Ted Thackrey Jr. was a Korean War vet, an author and newspaper reporter who, after stints at several newspapers, ended up in 1968 at the Los Angeles Times, where he became known over the next two decades for his colorful news stories, columns, and obituaries. His cult classic The Preacher was an Edgar Award finalist and led to two sequels and a feature film.
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Leahy Land Deed Notes 1708-1950
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About the Author David has a B.Sc. in Psychology and M.Sc's in Ergonomics and Computing. Born in Northern Ireland but currently residing in Bristol (U.K) and working in the area of Ergonomics. David has been interested in Genealogy for years. The lack of own family knowledge of the Leahys history encouraged him to go on a gealogical quest to document this history before it is lost forever. Contact him at [email protected]
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Law 101: Everything You Need to Know about the American Legal System
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About the Author Jay M. Feinman is Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University School of Law at Camden. An expert on contract law, tort law, legal education, and legal theory, Feinman is the author of five books and more than fifty articles. He lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
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0195179579
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Pull-Out David and Goliath (Candle Pull-Out)
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Book Description How tall is Goliath? About the Author Josh Edwards has written a number of Bible stories and innovative activity books for kids, building on his experience as a teacher and artist, and as a father of three rapidly-growing children. A Londoner by birth, residence and preference, he has travelled widely and always loved booksand reading.Chris Embleton-Hall is an English based artist specializing in children's illustration who uses a mixture of digital styles, most recently incorporating pattern and texture. He spent hours of his spare time as a child drawing with his granddad, before studying for a degree in illustration.
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Kids Meet the Dinosaurs
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About the Author Paul and Paul are the writing team behind Nifty Plates and The Nifty Fifty State Flags – they have a wonderful way of taking non-fiction, and engaging children into the process of learning.
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Xenos Rampant: Science Fiction Wargame Battles
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About the Author Daniel Mersey has spent more than three decades leading miniature armies to spectacular defeat on tabletop battlefields. He has won no medals and his armies will never salute him. Daniel has been writing books, gaming articles, and rulesets since the 1990s. His rulebooks for Osprey Publishing include two Origins Award-nominated titles, Lion Rampant and Dragon Rampant , and the UK Games Expo Judges' Award-winning Rebels and Patriots (with Michael Leck). In 2021, Daniel was appointed as the University of Edinburgh's first ever Games Designer in Residence.As for many wargamers, it was HeroQuest and Space Crusade that drew Richard Cowen into the hobby in the early 1990s… and he has never managed to leave. Richard has written fan rules and fiction for decades, with a passion for simple yet evocative systems that can translate science fiction books and films to the tabletop. Much of his recent work has been posted on his blog (richardcowen.wordpress.com) and he is also working on a series of novels in a Fantasy World War I setting.Mike Doscher is a concept artist and illustrator living in the American Midwest. While growing up in California he acquired an interest in both art and how machines worked. Discovering digital art in college, he left ceramics behind and joined the game industry where he remained for fifteen years and counting.
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Backwash (DCI Tom Caton Manchester Murder Mysteries Series Book 8)
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About the Author Bill Rogers is the British Crime Fiction author of the bestselling DCI Caton Manchester Murder Mysteries. His first novel "The Cleansing" received the ePublishing Consortium Writers Award 2011, and was shortlisted for the Amazon Breakthrough Debut Novel Award, and the LongBarn Books Debut Novel Award. In addition to the nine bestselling crime novels he has written "Breakfast at Katsouris" an anthology of short stories, "The Cave" a novel for teens, young adults and adults, and "Caton's Manchester" - a unique guide to the City of Manchester, England, through a series of walks incorporating crimes scenes in his novels. A former Principal Inspector of Schools for the City of Manchester, Bill lives in and works in the North West of England. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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Layne Staley: Get Born Again
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From the Publisher Layne Staley died in April 2002. He was once on top of the music world as the lead singer for "Alice in Chains" & "Mad Season". "Layne Staley: Get Born Again" is filled with exclusive interviews to his mother, Nancy, his sister, Liz and Layne himself
as he broke his five-year public silence just months before his death. The book counts with pictures from Laynes childhood, drawings, poetry and a lot more! A Must Read
! From the Author I wrote this book from my heart and was done the way Layne asked me to do it: "Put your feet into my damn shoes, you writer. Have you wondered how I feel ? I hate to feel" (Layne Staley-February 3rd, 2002, at 3am Argentina time) Im very thankful to Layne Staley for his words and music. And, although I disagree in many aspects with his mother, Nancy McCallum, Im thankful for all the interviews we had in Alaska. The same goes for Layne's sister Liz Elmer and the interviews done in Seattle back in 2001. I will never forget that phone call
R.I.P LAYNE. About the Author Adriana Rubio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a member of “The Latin American Journalists Federation” (FELAP) and also of “The Union Press Workers of Buenos Aires” (UTPBA). Rubio is an investigative journalist and has published three books in the United States: “Dave Mustaine: Are you Ready To Take The Risk?” (Vantage Press 2001), “Layne Staley: Angry Chair” (Xanadu Enterprises 2003), “Jim Morrison Ceremony”(ARTS Publications 2005 ) and “Layne Staley: Get Born Again” (ARTS Publications 2006). Read more
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Weaving It Together 2: Connecting Reading and Writing, 3rd Edition (Weaving it Together: Connecting Reading and Writing)
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About the Author Milada Broukal has taught English for over thirty years in North America and Europe. She has worked in all areas of the field, including syllabus design, teacher training, classroom teaching, and has been Director of Study of her own school. She is the author of over 30 successful textbooks including the series Weaving it Together, The Thomson Heinle Test Preparation Assistant series, and the recently published Check it Out! series. Milada holds two Master's degrees.
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Let The Son Shine In
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Review "Leslie's heart flows through every poem in Let the Son Shine In. Tears filled my eyes as I read words of tenderness, life, love, sorrow, compassion, love, grace, and hope. This is a book to warm your heart." - Karin Kyle, Women's Ministry Leader, Calvary Chapel Modesto Let the Son Shine In took me on a journey through love, loss, grief, adventure and healing. Each poem in this anthology left me anticipating the next. I could not stop reading until I got to the very last word. I love the way Leslie used her mother's poems to launch her own responding poetry. I felt every ounce of Leslie's mother's love for Leslie, and in return Leslie's love for her mother; the pain of her loss, and the peaceful comfort that has followed. The precious messages that this treasury holds have touched my heart deeply. I laughed, I cried, I was inspired, encouraged, and blessed. I look forward to purchasing a copy of my own and can't wait to share this beautiful collection. Debbie Stephens, Director of Women's Ministry of Life Community Church
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0999007068
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Swimming with the Sharks
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Review "Blubber for the 21st century. Debbie Reed Fischer's sizzling take on girl hazing and cheer pressure mixes the perfect ratio of humor to anger for a compelling, un-put-dawnable read." -- Alex Finn About the Author Debbie Reed Fischer (Florida) is the author of Braless in Wonderland and was once a cheerleader, though not a very good one. Visit www.DebbieReedFischer.com for more information.
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0738711616
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Wish Granted! Tips, Tools, and Templates to Write a Winning Grant (WEGO Grants)
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About the Author Holly Rustick, creator of WEGO Consulting, is known as 'the grant girl'. She's been on both sides of the grant writing coin - writing them for over a decade as well as managing and reviewing them on behalf of numerous organizations. She also conducts grant training workshops, offers grant-related products, and has a podcast Grant Writing & Funding. Holding a Master's in International Political Economy and a Bachelor's in Political Science, Holly is not only a successful technical writer for federal contract bids but also facilitates fundraisers, crowd funding campaigns and solicits in-kind donations from large corporations. Check out www.wegogrants.com for FREE grant writing and funding templates!
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0998982032
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The Bill of Rights in Translation: What It Really Means (Kids' Translations)
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About the Author Amie Jane Leavitt is an accomplished author and photographer who loves to travel the globe in search of interesting story ideas and beautiful places to capture in photos. Amie has written nearly 50 books for children. She graduated from Brigham Young University as an education major and has since taught all subjects and grade levels in both private and public schools. She also has contributed to online and print media, and has worked as a consultant, writer, and editor for numerous educational publishing and assessment companies.
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142962843X
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Neighbors
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Review "...raises yet again the embarrassing question of why Thomas Berger isn't more generally recognized as one of the masters of contemporary fiction." -- The New York Times Book Review "Thomas Berger's humor makes the familiar the brunt of its jokes." -- The Los Angeles Times
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1581950233
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Fallibility (Many Voices Project)
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About the Author Elizabeth Oness's collection of short stories, Articles of Faith, was the winner of the 2000 Iowa Short Fiction Prize and published by the University of Iowa Press. Her first novel, Departures, was published by Penguin Putnam in 2004. She lives in Houston, Minnesota, with her husband, the poet C. Mikal Oness, and their son.
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0898232449
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Thai Art and Culture: Historic Manuscripts from Western Collections
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About the Author Henry Ginsburg is curator of Thai and Cambodian collections at the British Library.
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0824823672
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Exploring with Byrd: Episodes of an Adventurous Life (Admiral Byrd Classics)
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About the Author Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr., (1888–1957) was a pioneering scientific explorer of the Antarctic continent and rear admiral in the United States Navy. He completed one of the first trans-Atlantic flights and flights to the North and South Poles. Byrd was a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the highest honor for heroism given by the United States.
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1442241683
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Short Pump Bump!: A Lyrical, Spherical, Rhyming Romp Through Richmond
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About the Author Angie Miles is a lifelong Virginian who fell in love with the beauty, novelty, and power of words as a young child. She grew up in rural Powhatan as one of ten children, and at the tender age of two was reading her first poem, Clement Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, which she had memorized in its entirety. Her fascination with written and spoken language was enhanced by siblings, who studied and spoke Latin and French, and by beloved elders, who shared lively stories and family histories in their uniquely sumptuous, southern style. Her professional pursuits have included broadcast journalism, educational consulting, literacy instruction, and a wide assortment of writing projects. She enjoys family life with her friend Brad, who is also her husband, and their four outstanding sons. High on her favorites list are movie marathons, barefoot running, home-cooked meals, happy travel adventures, and quantum physics. She enjoys books, books, books; music; spending time with interesting, caring, ridiculously optimistic people...and whenever possible, helping others fully discover and embrace their highest potential. She hopes Short Pump Bump! will remind young and old alike that when we remember to play, we're well on the way to the places we most want to reach, no matter where those places may be.Scott DuBar first started drawing as a small child and never stopped. For eight years, he worked as an illustrator and graphic designer on various charitable projects while living and traveling in India. After returning home, he earned a degree in illustration from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008. In 2010, Scott began illustrating the poems of Angie Miles for her website, www.happyreading.org. Scott's humorous illustrations appear regularly in several magazines across the country. He currently works out of his home in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he lives with his beautiful wife, Vidya.
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1939930634
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Hunger Mountain: A Field Guide to Mind and Landscape
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Review "A gorgeous book, a book of power, the very opposite of mystical. If you have a special mountain in your life, you'll read it with understanding; if you don't, it will make you want to get one!"—Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature and Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet "A beautiful and compelling meditation on consciousness and the cosmos through a series of peregrinations around and beyond the intricacies of Chinese philosophy. The erudition is staggering, the spiritual aspiration profoundly moving. I couldn’t put this guidebook down, into the night, a diamond moon over my shoulder, and suddenly it was radiant dawn. A unique and dazzling achievement."—Anne Waldman, author of The Iovis Trilogy About the Author David Hinton’s many translations of classical Chinese poetry have earned wide acclaim for creating compelling contemporary poems that convey the texture and density of the originals. He is also the first translator in over a century to translate the five seminal masterworks of Chinese philosophy: I Ching , T ao Te Ching , Chuang Tzu , Analects , and Mencius . Hinton has received many national awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, both major awards for poetry translation, and most recently, a lifetime achievement award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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1611800161
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Mas Que No Love It (English and Spanish Edition)
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About the Author Although Jim Sagel is of Russian-American descent, he is internationally known as a Chicano writer.
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0931122627
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This & That Notecards by Kate Schelter
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About the Author Kate Schelter is a New York based artist, illustrator, stylist, branding and image consultant, and all-around creative, whose work has been featured in numerous publications including Domino , Harper’s Bazaar , Vanity Fair , Lonny , Town & Country , and House Beautiful . She has done commercial work for Dior, Vanity Fair , TOMS®, Diane von Furstenberg, One Kings Lane, Bonpoint, Romy & the Bunnies , BVLGARI, Victoria’s Secret, Architectural Digest , Toyota and more. Her first illustrated book will be published by Grand Central Publishing in 2017.
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1419724290
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DRAGONS KINGS DRAGONLING 6
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From School Library Journal Grade 3-4?In this sixth book in the series, young Darek of Zoriac, his friends, and their dragons must guide an army against the cruel Kradens of the Black Mountains, who keep Zorians as slaves. The commander of the army is Zarnak, a Zorian tyrant who wants to rule his country and conquer the Kradens. Luckily, Darek's previous adventures in the Black Mountains have earned him knowledge and friendships that aid him and his dragon in bringing peace and taking away Zarnak's power. This title begins slowly, with much explanation of the characters' previous exploits, and continues to move sluggishly until the very end, when the resolution comes about with dizzying speed. Furthermore, there isn't much here about the bond between Darek and his dragon, which is a staple of dragon lore, and the characters remain flat and uninteresting. Suggest Bruce Coville's Sarah and the Dragon (HarperCollins, 1984; o.p.) or Ruth Stiles Gannett's oldie-but-goodie, My Father's Dragon (Random, 1986) to young dragon lovers. The truly enraptured will quickly move on to the more challenging but supremely satisfying "Pit Dragons" series (Harcourt) by Jane Yolen or Patricia Wrede's "Enchanted Forest Chronicles" series (Harcourt).?Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public LibraryCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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0671014005
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Betrayed: A Survivor's Guide To Lying, Cheating, & Double Dealing
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About the Author ELAINE EISENMAN, PhD is the managing director of Saeje Advisors, a consultancy focusing on helping companies grow and scale. She holds a doctorate in industrial/organizational psychology, and has over thirty-five years’ experience as a business school dean, independent board director, executive coach, and business executive for public, private, and non-profit organizations. She loves being a wife, mother, and grandmother. SUSAN STAUTBERG is governance advisor to Atlantic Street Capital and a senior executive and strategist whose global career has spanned corporate, entrepreneurial, media, political, and government entities, including the White House. She is the former chair and cofounder of the WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation. She’s a mom, a widow, and founder of two international organizations.
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1642251046
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Put the Money in My Purse!: A History of Female Bank Robbers
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About the Author Judith A. Yates is an award-winning true crime author and criminologist with over 30 years experience in law enforcement and education. She is the creator of Best True Crime video series and is the editor of True Crime Case Files magazine. She lives in Kentucky.
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1476687641
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Economic Growth: Unleashing the Potential of Human Flourishing (Values and Capitalism)
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About the Author Edd S. Noell is chair of the Department of Economics at Westmont College. He has published (with Jim Halteman) Reckoning with Markets: Moral Reflection in Economics (Oxford UP, 2012) and serves as an associate editor of Faith & Economics. Noell's teaching and research interests center around the history of economic thought and financial markets. Stephen L. S. Smith is professor of economics at Gordon College and a former visiting scholar at the US International Trade Commission. His teaching and research focus on international economics and economic development. Smith is coeditor of Faith & Economics, published by the Association of Christian Economists. Bruce G. Webb is professor of economics, emeritus, at Gordon College where he taught macroeconomics for 35 years prior to his retirement in 2012. A financial market specialist, he is also a leading scholar of the morality of markets and economic systems. A founding member of the Association of Christian Economists, he served as coeditor of that association’s journal, Faith & Economics, for 17 years.
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0844772569
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The CRYSTAL DROP
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From School Library Journal Grade 5-10-- By the year 2011, global warming and an enlarged hole in the ozone have turned southern Alberta, once a fertile plain, into a burning desert. Adolescent Megan has grown up watching her neighbors leave and her family's water supply dwindle. Abandoned by her father, she harbors few illusions about human or natural generosity. After her mother dies in childbirth, she and her 10-year-old brother, Ian, leave their home and walk west, toward Lundbreck Falls in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. There, in the last years of the 20th century, her Uncle Greg helped found a community called Gaia. Drawn by her vision of tumbling water, Megan coaxes and bullies Ian across the ravaged landscape. Every human they meet is a competitor for the scarce resources, from the bitter descendants of the Blackfoot people to survivalists who guard their water with bullets. Readers share Megan's growing horror as she begins to comprehend the enormity of the ecological disaster that is her legacy, and admire her grit as she struggles on. While the trumpet of doom sounds a bit too shrill, and the story ends abruptly, the flaws of this compelling survival story are outweighed by colorful writing, believable characters, and a palpable landscape. --Margaret A. Chang, North Adams State College, MACopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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0671791958
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