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Fracture Classifications in Clinical Practice 2nd Edition
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From the Back Cover Residents and junior doctors on rotation are under constant pressure to have accurate and up-to-date information available to them. This is never more important than when on rotation in the Emergency Room. Junior doctors often lack experience in orthopaedics making the recognition and accurate identification of fractures and their treatment a challenging task. The second edition of this comprehensive handbook contains a wealth of illustrations and explanatory text, which is organized into a concise repository of information on fractures according to the most widely used classification systems. The classification systems covered include AO and OTA systems. This allows readers the opportunity to make a correct diagnosis using the appropriate criteria, while simplifying the planning of further management and ensuring that communication with experienced staff is more effective. About the Author Seyed Behrooz Mostofi, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Dept. Orthopaedics, Canterbury, UK
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Dona Nobis Pacem
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About the Author Beate Sigriddaughter, www.sigriddaughter.net, was poet laureate of Silver City, New Mexico (Land of Enchantment) from 2017 to 2019. Her work has received several Pushcart Prize nominations and poetry awards. Červená Barva Press published her poetry chapbook Dancing in Santa Fe and other poems in 2019 and Unsolicited Press will publish her poetry chapbook Emily (February 2020)
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1950730956
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Malus (The Omnia Collection)
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Review 'Drake bears the weight of his secret past into a dire expedition in his present' - Katherine D. Graham About the Author Barry Boyd Bryson has a long background of historical research ranging from prehistoric times to the modern day. His studies of the past have included the Sumerians, Incas, Aztecs, Mayans, Olmecs, Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Chinese, Romans, Greeks, Vikings, Mongolians, the World Wars, the Great Depression, and the black plague among others. This novel was written based on a page-and-a-half story created by his son Zachariah at the age of twelve. They worked together to develop the storyline for this novel to be the first in a seven-part series called The Omnia Collection.
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Fifty Key Thinkers in International Relations (Routledge Key Guides)
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About the Author Martin Griffiths is a senior lecturer in the School of Political and International Studies in The Flinders University of South Australia. Previous works include Realism, Idealism and International Politics (Routledge, 1992).
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0415162289
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Foundations of Tea: Tea Sommelier Journal: Taste, Taste, Taste
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About the Author Jennifer Petersen, Tea Trade Mart, is a tea enthusiast with over 18 years as a tea blender, retail/wholesale business, and tea restaurant & gift shop owner. She is the owner and director of Tea Business School - Create+Design+Manage a Profitable Tea Business A supporting member of STI since APTI (American Premium Tea Institute) and ST*R combined to become STI; Ms. Petersen is a professional speaker and trainer recommended by the Specialty Tea Institute. She is a frequent speaker at international coffee and tea events and trade shows. She is serves on the STI Advisory Board and chaired the 2005 STI Tea Symposium in Seattle, Washington. She is co-chair of the STI Education Committee and serves on the marketing committee. She is a member of the Specialty Tea Institute, Mid Atlantic Tea Business Association, Hawaii Tea Society, National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs, and Women Entrepreneurs Organization.
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0970500386
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Edmund G. Ross: Soldier, Senator, Abolitionist
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From the Inside Flap This first full-scale biography of Ross reveals his importance in the history of the United States. From the Back Cover This first full-scale biography of Ross reveals his importance in the history of the United States. About the Author Independent historian Richard A. Ruddy is retired from a thirty-year career as an advertising and catalog photographer. Read more
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0826353746
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Operative Anatomy of the Heart
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Review From the reviews: “It is a well-recognized axiom that to perform a good operative procedure, the surgeon must first be thoroughly familiar with normal anatomy as well as common variants. … One can only speculate on the time required to prepare these magnificent specimens, which are further complemented by superb photography. … Operative Anatomy of the Heart is clearly an important and valuable reference and as such should be available to all residents and fellows in cardiothoracic surgery as well as all practicing cardiothoracic surgeons.” (Fred A. Crawford Jr., Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 306 (19), 2011) From the Back Cover Operative Anatomy of the Heart covers unique data and artwork on the morphological description of cardiovascular surgery and surgical procedure. Topics covered include the entire anatomy of the human chest. An appendix presents the cross sections of the human body including the thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavity. These sections are presented as morphological guidelines for better interpretation of the computer scans.
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Control Engineering: A Modern Approach
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Review "Excellent text for a senior/graduate class!"--M.S. Fadala, University of Nevada at Reno About the Author Pierre R. Belanger, McGill University.
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Digital Drawing: Print and Web Graphics Using FreeHand
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About the Author David Bergsland is the owner of Bergsland Design, a graphic design and Macintosh software consulting firm through which he develops online instruction in digital publishing for his private school, Pneumatika Online School. A successful author who is frequently invited to speak to local and regional professional groups, David is currently Head Instructor of Commercial Printing and a curriculum designer at the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute in New Mexico where he has been instrumental in bringing TVI's Commercial Printing program into the "Digital Age".
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0766816397
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How Will You Find Me?
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About the Author Tina lives in Wildomar, California, and has three adult children. She has worked for 20 years as an adoption facilitator. Her passion is writing and her work is a labor of love.
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1480126365
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Countryside: Coloring Book for Adults
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About the Author Majestic Coloring publishes adult coloring books with a variety of difficulty and styles for everyone to enjoy. We include designs with quality, hand-curated and/or manipulated licensed images, as well as original designs from artists around the globe. ~ Get a Free Coloring Book! ~ This 'n That includes 12 fun designs for your coloring enjoyment. All bundled up in one convenient PDF file to download and print at your leisure. Visit our site and download your copy. MajesticColoring.com
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Dirt
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Review From the first word of this collection, "Listen," to the last lines, "eyes begging me/ to act right just once this time," Dirt compels by rendering what lingers and builds in the gritty, earth-bound spaces between us. Again and again, Arceneaux moves between the soil and the sky with deft, musical phrasing, asking us to pause with her in the moments of almost connection, of almost release, of almost fully living before our last breaths. --Charlotte Gullick , author of By Way of Water Memories of profound loss and longing permeate the poems in Prudence Arceneaux's remarkable chapbook, Dirt , but her real achievement is that they nevertheless conjure joy and pleasure and sensuality. Such complicated emotions attest that the reality rendered in these poems is personal-- of the person, defining the person, expressing the person--so that in reading Arceneaux's poems we are offered a generous and knowing portrait of how we humans make sense of the world. --Steve Wilson , author of The Lost Seventh About the Author C. Prudence Arceneaux, a native Texan, is a poet who has taught English and Creative Writing at Austin Community College, in Austin, TX, since 1998. She earned a BA in English/ Creative Writing from the University of New Mexico, but even before finishing the degree realized "there's no place like home." Upon her return to Texas, she began work on an MFA in Creative Writing, which she received from the University-formerly-known-as-Southwest-Texas-State in 1998. Her work has appeared in various journals, including Limestone, New Texas, Clark Street Review, Hazmat Review and Inkwell.
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Folk Art of the Andes
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About the Author Barbara Mauldin has been a curator of Latin American folk art at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico, since 1991. She is the author of Masks of Mexico: Tigers, Devils, and the Dance of Life and editor of ¡Carnaval! .
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0890135274
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In Search of True North
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Review "In Search of True North is a heartwarming and gripping story of love, loss, and learning to love again. You don't want to miss Mallory's journey. A story of forgiving others and forgiving yourself. Kathleen Neely crafts stories you won't forget and can't wait to read again." ~Barbara M. Britton, award-winning author of the Tribes of Israel series --~Barbara M. Britton, award-winning author of the Tribes of Israel series " In Search of True North is a lovely story that shows how one decision can impact so many lives in various ways. Mrs. Neely does a wonderful job of ironing out the wrinkles of dysfunction of a family suffering from such a decision while God is behind the scenes working all things together for the good of everyone concerned." -- ~Pamela S Thibodeaux, award-winning author of My Heart Weeps About the Author Kathleen Neely is a retired educator and school administrator. She served as a principal at elementary schools in Pennsylvania and South Carolina. In addition to In Search of True North , she s authored The Street Singer, Beauty for Ashes , and The Least of These . When she's not writing, she's traveling to see her sons, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren scattered throughout the eastern states.
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Miracles Happen Everyday
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Review "...encourage you, not only to believe they are the experience of others, but that God is waiting to bless you!" -- Dr. J. Clark Hensley, author and Executive Director Emeritus of the Mississippi Baptist Convention, Jackson, MS "The book was a joy to read. This will be a blessing to multitudes." -- Minister Dadra Driscoll, WOFCC, Jackson, MS The stories are captivating and fascinating to read. I enjoyed them immensely" -- Paul McMahon, Crossroad Publishing, New York, NY About the Author Philis E. Fowler has worked as a freelance writer for over five years. She has more than eighteen years of experience in radio broadcasting, advertising, public relations, and research. However, she believes her greatest work is sharing her testimonies of God's miracle working power and to encourage others to seek a personal relationship with Christ. Philis and her husband Eric reside in Clinton, Mississippi with their two children, Jonathan age 9 and Aurielle age 3.
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The Coat
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About the Author Based in Yorkshire, U.K., Alan Reynolds' interest in writing came later in life following a successful career in Banking. He started his first novel in January 2010, inspired by real life eventscentred on the Kosovan War and the plight of the refugees. Three weekslater it was finished. The book soon became a favourite on the'Authonomy' website and after much trawling through the internet looking for an agent; his work caught the attention of Fisher King Publishers.They launched 'Flying with Kites' in September 2011. The book achievedan award in the prestigious Wishing Shelf 2014 competition. His fourthnovel, The Sixth Pillar was shortlisted for the 2015 awards.Flying with Kites is a favourite among the Kosovan community in London.He has now written nine novels, with six now published. His second novelTaskers End was released in Dec 2012, his third, Breaking the Bank,April 2013. The Sixth Pillar was published in October 2013 and TheTinker in November 2014. All have received acclaim from readers. His work is attracting a global readership and Flying with Kites is presently being considered by two film producers.His latest thriller 'The Coat' is already attracting great reviews, one reader calling it the best thriller she had ever read
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Hey Diddle Diddle
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From School Library Journal PreS. This attempt to extend the well-known nursery rhyme falls flat. The rhymes are forced, and actions are dictated by the need for a rhyming verse rather than as a logical plot development. The pictures are even worse than the poorly written text. The characters are corny and lifeless. The little boy (the dog in the original) is just plain creepy looking with his tiny arms and oversized head. An iridescent coating has been put over some of the white and silver parts of the pictures, giving them a sheen similar to pastry with an egg wash. If you are looking for a story that builds on a favorite rhyme, try Robin Muller's Row, Row, Row Your Boat (Firefly, 1995) or Keith Baker's Big Fat Hen (Harcourt, 1994).?Dawn Ibey, Vancouver Public Library, CanadaCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. About the Author Kin Eagle is Dan Adlerman and Kim Adlerman. Visit them online at http://www.dannyandkim.com/
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Italian Mobilities (Changing Mobilities)
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Review The methodological value of this volume consists precisely in finding connections between past and present while using the larger umbrella of mobilities studies as a comparative lens through which to study a variety of historical phenomena. The volume explores at great length the formation of Italianness through mobility. ―Cristina Lombardi-Diop, Loyola University Chicago, Italian American Review, Volume 8, Number 1, This is a great read for anyone who studies Italian emigration, colonialism or immigration, as it allows the reader to see quite clearly how these three topics are deeply interconnected. It lays bare the synchronic and diachronic global webs that run through Italy, connecting and disconnecting multiple flows of people. Avy Valladares, Berkeley City College, Altreitalie About the Author Ruth Ben-Ghiat is Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. Stephanie Malia Hom is President’s Associates Presidential Professor of Italian at the University of Oklahoma.
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Steven Spielberg's Style by Stealth
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About the Author James Mairata is Lecturer in Narrative Theory and Production at Charles Sturt University, Australia.
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Cultural Literacy
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Review Fascinating reading, particularly when we bear in mind thatit is an attempt to establish what all culturally literate Americans actually know, not what they ought to know.Mr. Hirsch's proposal merits serious consideration. -- New York Times About the Author E. D. Hirsch, Jr ., is a professor at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, and the author of the bestselling Cultural Literacy and the The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy . He is also president of the nonprofit Core Knowledge Foundation, whose curriculum is followed by more than two hundred schools. Recent independent research on these schools has documented significant progress by both disadvantaged and advantaged students. Barrett Whitener has been narrating audiobooks since 1992. His recordings have won several awards, including the prestigious Audie and seven Earphones Awards. AudioFile magazine has named him one of the Best Voices of the Century. He lives in Washington, DC.
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0786159235
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Main Currents in Sociological Thought: 2 Volume Set (Routledge Classics)
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About the Author Raymond Aron was the foremost political and social theorist of post-World War Two France. Born in Paris in 1905 he studied at the Ecole Normale Superieur, where he met Jean-Paul Sartre, later to become a life-long friend and intellectual sparring partner. After the war he taught at the Sorbonne from 1955-1968, also maintaining a long commitment to journalism, first in Le Figaro then in L’Express . He was one of a handful of scholars to have two books appear on the Times Literary Supplement‘s 100 Most Influential Books since World War II: The Opium of the Intellectuals (1955) and Memoirs (1983). He wrote many books, some of the best known being Main Currents of Sociological Thoughts (1967); Clausewitz: Philosopher of War (1976) and The Imperial Republic: The United States and the World 1945-1973 (1974). He died in Paris in 1983.
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036700058X
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Syncrometer Science Laboratory Manual (Syncrometer Science Laboratory Manual Series, 1)
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About the Author Dr. Clark is an independent research scientist. Dr. Clark has a Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, and the Master of Arts with High Honors from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Then she studied for two years at McGill University before attending the University of Minnesota and obtaining her doctorate degree in physiology in 1958. After doing government sponsored research for almost ten years at Indiana University, she began private consulting in nutrition in 1979.
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1890035173
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Amazing Minds: The Science of Nurturing Your Child's Developing Mind with Games, Activities and More
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About the Author Jan Faull, MEd, has taught parent education, child development, and behavior guidance for more than 25 years. She has written for Ladies Home Journal, Healthy Kids, American Baby , and Better Homes & Gardens online, and Disney online. She also wrote a weekly parenting column in the Seattle Times for ten years. Jennifer McLean Oliver, cognitive psychologist and child development specialist, is a founding member of the Talaris Research Institute on Early Learning. She is the coauthor of Amazing Minds: The Science of Nurturing Your Child's Developing Mind with Games, Activities, and More. She currently serves as a Senior Design Researcher at Microsoft.
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0425232247
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The Secrets of the Sakura Girls
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About the Author Paul Callan is the author of three previous historical novels. The Dulang Washer was published by MPH of Malaysia in 2012, and was long-listed for the IMPAC award (Malaysia Tatler wrote: “[It] kept me engrossed for seven hours straight.”). Shadows beneath the Fronds was published by MPH in 2013 (Book Review: “A very good book that tells the reality of the lives of the Tamils in [Malaysia]”). Epigram Books published his third novel, The Brigadier’s Daughter, in July 2017. (Malaysia Tatler described it as “The Book of Love.”)
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9814914029
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Yakuglas' Legacy: The Art and Times of Charlie James
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Review ‘Yakuglas’ Legacy is unreservedly recommended for community and academic library Canadian Art History collections and supplemental studies reading lists.’ -- James A. Cox ― Mid-West Book review January 2017 “Many of the photographs in this book have not previously been published, and some works that have been reproduced before, such as [Charlie] James’s paintings, appear for the first time in color. Yakuglas’ Legacy: The Art and Times of Charlie James makes a major contribution to the literature on Northwest Coast Art that will support undergraduate research as well as the historical research of carvers themselves.” -- Carolyn Butler-Palmer ― First American Art Magazine, Summer 2017 "It is definitely time that a comprehensive book on Charlie James be undertaken to complement studies on Willie Seaweed, Mungo Martin, and others. Ronald Hawker recognizes the multiple histories and multiple competing narratives in the material gathered here and crafts a story we have rarely heard before. It is a story well told." -- Allan J. Ryan, New Sun Chair in Aboriginal Art and Culture, Carleton University " Yakuglas’ Legacy is an attractive yet serious contribution to the literature on Northwest Coast art." -- Aldona Jonaitis, Director, University of Alaska Museum of the North "Ronald Hawker’s endeavour to explore the material objects – the pieces in the collections–and then make relevant, illuminating connections with broader social, political, and economic events is an excellent model for future researchers." -- Cara Krmpotich, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto About the Author Ronald W. Hawker was formerly Associate Chair of the School of Critical and Creative Studies at the Alberta College of Art and Design and an associate professor in the Department of Art and Design at Zayed University. He now lives in Prince Edward Island.
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Woolbur
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About the Author Leslie Helakoski is the author of The Smushy Bus and Big Chickens, a Junior Library Guild selection. Born and raised near New Orleans, Leslie Helakoski received a degree in advertising from the University of Louisiana and one in illustration from Northern Michigan University. She now lives in Lawton, Michigan, with her family.
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Enough IS Enough: What's In Your S.H.O.E.?
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About the Author Dr. Ray comes from a place of heart centeredness. What he says he believes, and what he believes he shares, and what he shares can and will change your life, and bring you into a mindset shift that can take you into an evolutionary path that you can be proud of.
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1976112117
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Setting the Agenda for American Archaeology: The National Research Council Archaeological Conferences of 1929, 1932, and 1935 (Classics in Southeastern Archaeology)
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Review "These documents have long been out of print and they mark a period of 'renewal' for eastern archaeology in the crucial post-World War I years."—Stephen Williams, Harvard University"The introductory essay should be mandatory reading for students interested in eastern Woodlands prehistory or in the history of archaeology in general."— Mississippi Archaeology About the Author Michael J. O'Brien is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Missouri at Columbia and coeditor of Changing Perspectives on the Archaelogy of the Central Mississippi Valley . R. Lee Lyman is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Missouri at Columbia and coeditor of Measuring the Flow of Time , also published by The University of Alabama Press.
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0817310843
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Hoplite (1) (Alien War Trilogy)
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Review "Hoplite takes Military SF to an entire new level. Mr. Hooke captivates in his newest. You won't be able to put this one down!" - Nicholas Sansbury Smith, author of The Extinction Cycle
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0995195552
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Not Opposites (Peace Dragon Tales)
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About the Author Linda Ragsdale wants everyone to be a dragon―a Peace Dragon, that is! As an award-winning author, illustrator, international speaker, and peace teacher, Linda developed her Peace Dragon Tales to help us harness our fiery and emotional energies and redirect them into peaceful and productive outcomes. Linda invites you to be a Peace Dragon ambassador and join the over 37,000 students from around the world by using a heart-centered View, Voice, and Choice to color our world with compassion. Find her personal story of choosing peace, along with some fun Peace Dragon extras at www.ThePeaceDragon.com. Imodraj Mohanamani was born in Kollam, Kerala, where he discovered a love for drawing, painting, and storytelling at a young age, and soon could not imagine a world without colors and characters. After working as an animation designer and freelance illustrator, he now owns his own creative studio and spends his days with his wife and their daughter.
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1486708706
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Sentimientos hechos poesía (Spanish Edition)
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About the Author Omar Pacin, nació el 22 de julio de 1972 en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina, hijo de padre español y de madre argentina. Creció en el barrio La Paternal, en una familia de seis, junto a sus padres, abuelos maternos y su hermano mayor Óscar. Cursó primaria y secundaria cerca de su casa. A los 17 años comenzó a trabajar. Es un hombre de una gran fe católica y simpatizante de River Plate, club de futbol argentino. En 1997 pierde a su abuelo Alfonso, su gran amigo y apoyo en su niñez. Siempre mantuvo sus convicciones basadas en la familia, la corrección, la justicia, los amigos; sensible hacia los demás. En el año 2000 conoce a su gran amor, Isabel en una vacaciones en Miami. En el 2001 pierde a su abuela Sara, otro de sus pilares morales. Se casa con Isabel en el 2003 y se radica en New York. Omar comienza a adaptarse a todos los cambios y a descubrir las sutiles diferencias entre los distintos países dentro de la cultura hispana. En el año 2005 nace su hija Isabel Mercedes. En 2007, al poco tiempo de bautizar a su hija, pierde a su padre, uno de sus momentos más dolorosos; incrementado por la distancia física que lo separaba del mismo. Sigue adaptándose a la Gran Manzana, a base de esfuerzo y lucha, logra mejorar en materia laboral. En el año 2009 nace su hijo varón, Christian. A pesar de la distancia siempre ha estado cerca de su familia radicada en Argentina, apoyándolos y haciéndoles sentir que no existía distancia para el amor. Omar se caracteriza por ser un hombre romántico, un defensor de lo justo, con un corazón lleno de amor, que a partir de un poema dedicado a su esposa, fue descubriendo y volcando sentimientos en poesía. En la actualidad, Omar sigue viviendo en New York y utilizando las redes sociales para dar a conocer sus frases, reflexiones y poesías.
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Soul of a Warrior
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About the Author All "Soul of a warrior" artwork and poetry by Clash of weapons members, Konaa (Connor) & S.G. Renee (Sarah) Connor and Sarah have admired each others' work for the many years. Now, they have joined to create work together. With Connor's paintbrush and Sarah's writing pen, the clash of weapons can begin.
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Larkspur (Sensate Nine Moon Saga)
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About the Author Larkspur began as reflections of my childhood drawing inferences from the good and bad experiences of my life. As the characters began to emerge, the story took on a life of its own. I was shocked when Alexandra spoke and led me in a different direction than I originally intended. Conversations became most revealing when they happened, seemingly, on their own. As I wrote Larkspur, two additional books formed in my mind. In keeping with my core beliefs, my books will always adhere to certain principles: true love is pure, it harbors no guile or pretense, and it endures an eternity. I believe in what is not said, but in what is found lurking between the lines, and the process of 'fade to black, ' and finally, that good shall always prevail over evil. Teens, Christians, Iroquois, and those between the ages of first and last love, should find common ground within the adventures of the Trilogy. I loved creating my characters and hope you enjoy my Sensates.
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0984667830
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The Understudy
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Review "If you're thinking of committing the perfect crime, read Charlie Peters' elegant new thriller first. Find out just how many ways perfection can go wrong." Dan Hearn, author, Bad August --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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Modeling in Event-B: System and Software Engineering
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Review "This second masterpiece was well worth the wait. I’ve already put it to daily use." George Hacken, Computing Reviews Book Description A practical introduction to this model-based formal method, containing a broad range of illustrative examples. About the Author Jean-Raymond Abrial is a researcher in the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zürich. Read more
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0521895561
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Fame (Firstborn Series)
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About the Author Karen Kingsbury is currently America’s best-selling inspirational author. She has written more than 30 of her Life-Changing Fiction titles and has nearly 5 million books in print. Dubbed by Time magazine as the Queen of Christian Fiction, Karen receives hundreds of letters each week and considers her readers as friends. Her fiction has made her one of the country’s favorite storytellers, and one of her novels - Gideon’s Gift - is under production for an upcoming major motion picture release. Her emotionally gripping titles include the popular Redemption series, the Firstborn series, Divine, One Tuesday Morning, Beyond Tuesday Morning, Oceans Apart, and A Thousand Tomorrows. Karen and her husband, Don, live in the Pacific Northwest and are parents to one girl and five boys, including three adopted from Haiti. You can find out more about Karen, her books, and her appearance schedule at www.KarenKingsbury.com.
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That's Another Cup of Coffee: One Woman's Inspirational Journey of Courage and Hope
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Review Peppered with emotion and raw intensity...takes the reader on a gut-wrenching emotional roller coaster -- The Hollywood Scribe About the Author Sara Tenaci was born August 10th, 1954 in Northern California. She is of Italian descent and grew up with a strong Catholic background. Since she had a brother, she was often roped into playing sports, although music was her favorite pastime. In 1981, at age 26, she married Michael, and they now have three beautiful daughters, whom she says are "my inspiration, and the fire that makes my life glow." Sara's hobbies are reading, writing, and spending her time with her girls. Throughout her adult life, Sara has faced much adversity; in her marriage, pregnancies, and with her health. At times, when in the grips of a life-threatening illness - and she's had three - even holding a cup of coffee was an effort. Familial support, will and determination to be there for her daughters, and natural tenacity, have given her the strength and courage to overcome the obstacles she has faced on the arduous journey of her life thus far. That's Another Cup of Coffee - One Woman's Inspirational Journey of Courage and Hope is the story of her struggles, how she overcame them, and how she continues to overcome them - as health problems still plague her. This is a true story of triumph over adversity. In writing the story of her life, Sara found herself as a writer, and will soon publish a three-part series of novels set in Bean County, Georgia, Sicily, and France. Sara currently resides in Northern California with her husband and three daughters, aged 20, 15 and 14.
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The Jerrie Mock Story: The First Woman to Fly Solo around the World (Biographies for Young Readers)
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Review “This is a high-interest biography of a woman who is less of a household name than her idol, Amelia Earhart, but no less gutsy and accomplished.”— Booklist “Plentifully illustrated with photographs and copies of her passport and flight documents, this is an interesting snap shot of an accomplishment about which not enough people know.”— Ms. Yingling Reads “This often hair-raising tale not only rescues a major aeronautical feat from near-total obscurity, but presents an eye-opening picture of another era’s gender roles and expectations.”— Kirkus Reviews “Nancy Roe Pimm has captured Jerrie’s essence and her voice. She shows my sister’s passion for flying and for life. I’m thrilled to know her story will be shared with future generations, so they too will believe in their dreams as they get to know Jerrie, a true American hero.”—Susan Reid, Jerrie Mock’s younger sister“Nancy Roe Pimm’s book makes me feel as though I am visiting with Jerrie again—every detail is there, just as Jerrie shared it with me. Jerrie was a gracious and competent American woman and an unexpected hero who gave closure to Amelia Earhart’s quest. The personal story of our last tie to the golden age of aviation is beautifully presented.”—Jill Nelson, retired U.S. Navy pilot and friend of Jerrie Mock About the Author Nancy Roe Pimm is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for young readers, five of which have been Junior Library Guild selections. Smoky, the Dog That Saved My Life is her second book (after The Jerrie Mock Story) for Ohio University Press’s Biographies for Young Readers series. A native of Brooklyn, New York, with three daughters and two grandsons, Nancy lives in Plain City, Ohio, with her retired race-car driver husband, their two dogs, two cats, and python named Monty.
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0821422154
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Blue Beyond Blue: Extraordinary Tales for Ordinary Dilemmas
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About the Author Lauren Slater is a psychologist and writer. She is the author of Opening Skinner's Box and Blue Beyond Blue , among other books. She lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.
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Feminist Thinkers and the Demands of Femininity
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Review "In creating a conversation among pioneering feminist thinkers, who struggled to resist the demands of conventional femininity as a key component of their political activism, Lori Marso makes a critical contribution to building an "imagined community" of women as a strategy for continuing feminist struggles to achieve meaningful freedom." ―Mary Hawkesworth, Editor of Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society "Creatively exploring the complexities of ‘living as a woman’ and ‘thinking as a feminist’ in the writings of Germaine de Stael, Mary Wollstonecraft, Emma Goldman, and Simone de Beauvoir, Lori Marso breathes new life into the familiar feminist slogan, ‘the personal is political.’" ―Linda Zerilli, author of Feminism and the Abyss of Freedom "...Marso's work, in my view, exemplifies an admirable tendency in recent feminist scholarship to reconnect and engage with classical feminist authors. The author envisages her project as opening a dialogue with these feminist mothers and potentially inspiring a shared consciousness among women of different races, classes, and cultures of the role that restrictive social norms play in their lives." --Regina F. Titunik, University of Hawaii at Hilo About the Author Lori Marso is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Women's and Gender Studies program at Union College in Schenectady, NY.
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0415979277
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The Woodwitch
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Amazon.com Review Gregory excels at fierce little novels about city men who move to the country, and discover, to their growing horror, how Nature can act as a mirror for a primitive unmanageable maleness they have never confronted before. This powerfully sensual tale is about a solicitor's clerk who tries to exile himself from his inner violence by fleeing to a tiny cottage in the woods of Welsh Snowdonia. He becomes obsessed with the woodwitch (a fungus shaped like a penis), then with various dead and/or disturbing animals that appear to him, and finally, with the depths of his own sexuality. From Publishers Weekly The Woodwitch relates a chilling episode in the life of Andrew Pinkney, a young English lawyer who wants to redeem himself from sexual humiliation. While the ensuing events are often lyrical, more frequently they're macabre. Pinkney is given the run of a deep-woods bungalow in Wales by his boss (who hopes he'll somehow get his wits back), and it's there that he stumbles onto budding fungi he believes will help him bud as well. They're six-inch "stinkhorns," and they haunt him with the power he ascribes them. The plan this not-so-gentle giant devises for his redemption is not for gossamer sensibilities, however, and Pinkney himself is a barely likable lummox. But Gregory writes with the hypnotic power of Poe, and this second novel has chilling implications. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Anatomy and Physiology for Kids! The Human Body and it Works: Science for Kids - Children's Anatomy & Physiology Books
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About the Author Baby Professor showcases a collection of subjects that are educational for kids to help them learn how to do something themselves, exactly how something is done or how it came about. Children love to learn through attractive visuals and Baby Prof. is ideal to get your child the head start he or she needs for the future. Our Motto - "Learning is Fun, so let's Make it Fun to Learn".
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The Bedtime Knight
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About the Author Award-winning author Katie L. Carroll began writing after her 16-year-old sister, Kylene, unexpectedly passed away. Since then writing has taken her to many wonderful places, both real and imagined. She wrote her YA fantasy ELIXIR BOUND, winner of the 2019 Connecticut Author Project for Best YA, and its sequel ELIXIR SAVED so Kylene could live on in the pages of a book. Katie's middle grade adventure PIRATE ISLAND was selected by the Milford Public Library as the 2018 One City, One Story middle grade read. She teaches writing and publishing workshops for children and adults and works as a freelance writer. Visit her website at www.katielcarroll.com.
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0998925462
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Alice's Adventures In Molecular Biology
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From the Back Cover The refreshing approach taken by the author combined with a clearly written prose renders this book 'within reach' for most people, especially those who are uninitiated in the field of molecular biology but are interested to learn more about it. To date, there is no other book of this kind that discusses the fundamentals of molecular biology in a lighter fashion. In this book, scientific facts are melded with fiction and the account is imbibed with humor. The book will make for an interesting and enjoyable reading experience and will provide useful insights into molecular biology for a wide target audience.
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The Mosques of Egypt
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Review "As a scholar of Islamic art and history, as a talented photographer, and as a decades-long resident of Cairo and Egypt, Bernard O'Kane has fused his multiple beings into providing a visual celebration of Egypt's Islamic architectural heritage. Egypt's Islamic monuments have long played step-sister to their pharaonic antecedents and Professor O'Kane's volume does much to correct the imbalance. . . . Truly a book to delight the eye and intrigue the historian."— Caroline Williams, ASTENE Bulletin "An encyclopedic, chronological, and relentlessly full documentation of the buildings studied within a large and immersive format. . . . Despite the author's advanced, original, and often primary scholarship, the text remains clear and accessible to experts and novices alike."— Tammy Gaber, American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences "The photographs, mostly the author's own, are of especial note, not only beautiful but of academic importance thanks to the recording of fine detail often invisible to the naked eye in the older monuments."— The Art Newspaper About the Author Bernard O’Kane is professor of Islamic art and architecture at the American University in Cairo. He is the editor of The Treasures of Islamic Art (AUC Press, 2006) and Creswell Photographs Re-examined (AUC Press, 2009), and author of The Illustrated Guide to the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo (AUC Press, 2012).
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Strange Detective Mysteries
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About the Author Terry Pavlet is a graduate from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design with BFA's in Illustration, Graphic Design, and Advertising. As a freelance artist, he has worked with clients as diverse as Disney, Wizards of the Coast, Image Comics, Playboy, Ballentine Books, and many others. He has received numerous industry awards and nominations. Sam Gafford has been involved in the study of Weird Literature and has written extensively on H.P. Lovecraft. He is considered one of the world's leading authorities on pioneering horror and SF author, William Hope Hodgson. He has written for a number of comic book companies and just finished a graphic novel biography of H.P. Lovecraft. Rosaria Battiloro is an illustrator and comic artist from Italy. Graduating from the Fine Art College in Naples, she has worked with many publishers providing covers for books and comics as well as children's' picture books.
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Managing Currency Options in Financial Institutions: Vanna-Volga method (Routledge Advances in Risk Management)
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About the Author Yat-fai LAM is the Principal at Structured Products Analytics of CapitaLogic Limited, an adjunct faculty teaching master programmes in banking/finance/financial engineering/financial services at City University of Hong Kong and an adjunct dissertation supervisor of The University of Warwick’s Master of Science programmes in Hong Kong. Prior to assuming his current positions Yat-fai has worked for a bank regulator, an international bank, an asset management firm and a credit rating agency, specializing in the implementation of Basel New Capital Accord. Kin-keung LAI received his PhD at Michigan State University in 1977 and is currently a Chair Professor of Management Science at the City University of Hong Kong. He is the President of the Asia-Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Society, the General Secretary of the Hong Kong Operational Research Society and a council member of the International Federation of Operations Research Societies. His main research interests include supply chain and operation management, forecasting, computational intelligence and risk analysis.
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The Backwash Squeeze and Other Improbable Feats: A Newcomer's Journey into the World of Bridge
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About the Author Edward McPherson has contributed to such publications as the New York Times Magazine , New York Observer , I.D. , Esopus , Absolute , and Talk . Originally from Texas, he lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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Who Stole My Church?: What to Do When the Church You Love Tries to Enter the 21st Century
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From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. MacDonald ( Ordering Your Private World ) charts new territory in church growth books by turning what could have been a long list of dos and don'ts into a highly readable, even novelistic, approach to the subject. With himself as narrator, MacDonald creates a cast of church members in their 50s, 60s and 70s who meet each week to discuss where their church has been, is now and should go in the future. All I know is that someone stole my church and I'd like to get it back, says one. MacDonald delves into the feelings of the older generation as they watch new leadership take over, see changes in music and use of technology, and begin to wonder how they will fit in. He challenges their understanding of what the church is, then looks at the early church and the modern church and the many cultural influences that transform Christian spirituality. MacDonald is especially strong when he includes young people's perspectives or brings research to bear on how people view and act on change. This is a challenging, innovative approach to a delicate subject. It's sure to benefit church leaders and members of all ages who dream of a reinvented church. (Jan.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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FUEGO
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About the Author Leslie Contreras Schwartz is the fourth Houston Poet Laureate, serving from 2019-2021. She is a multi-genre writer whose book Nightbloom & Cenote (St. Julian Press, May 2018), was a semi-finalist for the 2017 Tupelo Press Dorset Prize, judged by Ilya Kaminsky. She is also the author of Fuego , and was a featured poet for the 2018 Houston Poetry Fest. Her work examines the individual versus public bodies and documents lived experiences and narratives of those usually silenced, such as people with mental illness, sex workers, women who are trafficked, or children in custody. Her work has recently appeared or is forthcoming in The Missouri Review, The Collagist, [PANK], Iowa Review, Verse Daily, Catapult , and Tinderbox Poetry Journal , among others. Her fiction can be found in Houston Noir , edited by Gwendolyn Zepeda (Akashic Press, May 2019). She currently works in Tissue Engineering, a peer-reviewed academic journal, at Rice University. She is a graduate of The Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College and earned a bachelor's at Rice University.
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An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata
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About the Author Peter Linz, Professor Emeritus, University of California, DavisPeter Linz is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Davis.Linz received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin.Professor Linz's research emphasizes the development of a theory of numerical analysis that can be used in the construction of reliable numerical methods used in the design of problem-solving environments for scientific computing.Linz has released the seventh edition of An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata, as well as Exploring Numerical Methods: An Introduction to Scientific Computing.Susan H. Rodger is Professor of the Practice of Computer Science at Duke University. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University. Rodger works in the area of computer science education. Her major contributions are in visualization and interaction software for education in theoretical computer science, computing in K-12 and peer-led team learning. Rodger developed JFLAP, software for experimenting with formal languages and automata. JFLAP is the leading educational tool for formal languages and automata theory and has been used around the world for over thirty years in several types of courses including formal languages and automata, compilers, artificial intelligence, and discrete mathematics. Rodger is a leader in integrating computing into K-12 with the Adventures in Alice Programming project. Rodger received the IEEE Computer Society 2019 Taylor L. Booth Education Award, ACM 2013 Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award, Duke University Trinity College 2019 David and Janet Vaughn Brooks Distinguished Teaching Award, and she was one of two finalist candidates for the NEEDS Premier Award for Excellence in Engineering Education Courseware for the software JFLAP.
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The End of Days: An Intimate Death
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About the Author Born and raised on the north-central plains near Eureka, South Dakota, Judy's early experiences growing up on a farm and working next to her parents connected her strongly to the earth and developed her understanding of nature's cycles, their inevitability and their beauty. Since retiring after thirty-eight years teaching public school, she has begun to share her unique perspective on life through poetry, prose, music, song, meditation and healing arts.
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The Case of the Magnetic Rocket Fuel (Miller's Island Mysteries)
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About the Author Cindy Cipriano lives in North Carolina with her family and their 27 pets. Not really.Just three dogs who think they are children and three cats who think they are raccoons. It only seems as if they make twenty-seven. When Cindy isn't writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and the avoidance of cooking.In Fading, The Fading Series Book One, seventeen-year-old Leath Elliott lives with her mother.After her father was killed in an accident, her best friend Victor looked outfor her. But the friendship changes when Victor develops deeper feelings for Leath. If that wasn't complicated enough, newcomerJames Turner, an emancipated minor with a dark past, shows up. Leath is captivated by him and wonders if hemight be the boy of her dreams--literally. In Searching (Book Two) Leath is packing light: just her two lockets (one from Victor, one fromJames) - and of course, her pistol. Sheknows that when she leaves Woodvine, even her own mother may not remember herin the shifted reality that will be left behind. But she's driven by something that eclipseseverything else: her recovered memories.Now that she remembers James--she won't stop searching until she findshim. Cindy's Miller's Island Mysteries Series (MIMS) is described as innovative in blending science and fantasy. Eighth graders, Grace and Jack, travel through time solving mysterious science events. Titles in the series include: MIMS #1 The Case of the Toxic River, MIMS #2 The Case of the Mysterious Future, and MIMS #3 The Case of the Magnetic Rocket Fuel. Cindy's first novel, The Circle, Book One of The Sidhe, won the 2014 Moonbeam Children's Book Silver Award for Pre-Teen Fiction - Fantasy. Other titles in the series include The Choice, Book Two of The Sidhe, and The Lost, Book Three of The Sidhe. The series follows Calum, Laurel, and Hagen from middle through high school as they first rescue Calum's kidnapped cousin, and then save the Otherworld from dark Sidhe.
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SAP: Workflow Business Process Automation
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About the Author Sudipta Malakar is an accomplished IT SAP Project Manager, Program Manager, Agile Coach with 15+ years of experience in directing SAP DEV teams in supporting many major fortune 500 clients in multiple large accounts that include more than 7 years of experience in IT Project/Program & Solution Delivery Management and 5+ years of experience in Agile as SCRUM Master, Agile Coach. He is certified Disruptive Strategy professional from HBX Harvard Business School, USA, Bachelor degree in Technology (B. TECH) in Chemical Technology from Calcutta University. He is certified Sr. Project Manager in (Prince-2), CSP®, CSM®, KMP, ICP-ACC®, TKP®, ITIL, DevOps, ISO, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, CMMi. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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Now You See It, Now You Doughnut: The True, Fictional Biography of a Larger Than Life Superhero
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About the Author Dennis Budka is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he attended Milwaukee Technical College, St. Francis de Sales Seminary College, and St. Francis Seminary School of Pastoral Ministry. He is a Catholic priest at Holy Family Catholic Church in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Budka enjoys drawing, music composition and performance, writing, and reading. This is his first published book.
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0805972404
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The White Man's Gonna Getcha: The Colonial Challenge to the Crees in Quebec (Volume 30) (McGill-Queen's Indigenous and Northern Studies)
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Review "The Crees are actors, not victims, in this story. They adapt and survive. This very significant study is based on first rate scholarship, has an excellent balance of archival accounts and Cree narratives, and is as up-to-date and comprehensive as could be hoped for." John S. Long, assistant professor, Aboriginal Education Program, Nipissing University "Morantz is the prime scholar of this region for the classic fur trade period and she has now extended her work forward another century, demonstrating that the radical social, economic, and cultural changes of the 1900s emerged from the unintended effects of ameliorative government interventions in health, education, and welfare delivered to the Crees as if they were mainstream southern Canadians. This is a crucial test case of colonial theory as it has been applied to the Canadian north." Richard Preston, professor emeritus, Department of Anthropology, McMaster University About the Author
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Like a Book
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About the Author Bette Hawkins is a social worker who hails from Melbourne Australia. She lives with her long-term girlfriend and their very spoiled dog. In addition to writing, Bette’s favorite pastimes include playing the guitar, watching films, cooking, and reading.
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Advanced Stellar Astrophysics
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Review "...this book is the first in several years and brings the reader up to date with the significant experimental findings and theoretical developments that have come about in recent years.... provides a good insight into the current theories to match the observations in areas like stellar winds, mass accretion, nuclear astrophysics, weak interactions, novae, supernovae, pulsars, neutron stars, black holes and more." Publisher Review Book Description This advanced 1998 textbook on stellar astrophysics provides a comprehensive and self-contained introduction for graduate students.
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Freedom, Anarchy, and the Law: An Introduction to Political Philosophy
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About the Author Richard Taylor (Interlaken, NY) has held professorships in philosophy at Brown University, the graduate faculty of Columbia University, and the University of Rochester. He is the author of Restoring Pride; Love Affairs: Marriage & Infidelity; and Freedom, Anarchy, and the Law.
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Fish Genetics: Theory and Practice
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From the Author Table of Content Chapter 1. Fish Chromosomes and Cytogenetics of Fish Reproduction 1.1. Variability and Evolution of Fish Karyotypes 1.2. Sex Chromosomes and Genetics of Sex Determination 1.3. Formation of Reproductive System and Sex Differentiation 1.4. Gametogenesis and Fertilization 1.5. Natural Gynogenesis and Hybridogenesis in Fish Chapter 2. Inheritance of Qualitative Morphological Traits in Fish 2.1. Introduction: Main Features of Qualitative Traits 2.2. Inheritance of Color Traits in Fish 2.3. Inheritance of Scale Cover in Common Carp and Koi 2.4. Inheritance of Other Qualitative Morphological Traits in Fish Chapter 3. Inheritance of QuantitativeTraits in Fish 3.1. Quantitative Traits: Main Features and Principles of Inheritance 3.2. Genetic Analysis of Quantitative Traits. Concept of Heritability 3.3. Methods of Heritability Determination Chapter 4. DNA Genetic Markers andTheir Application 4.1. Genetic Markers: Definition and Basic Types 4.2. DNA Markers and Methods of Molecular Genetics 4.3. Types of DNA Markers 4.4. Application of DNA Markers in Aquaculture and Fisheries Chapter 5. Selective Breeding and Hybridization 5.1. Introduction: Methods of Genetic Improvement of Fish 5.2. Fish Selection 5.3. Inbreeding and Methods of Its Reduction 5.4. Intraspecies and Interspecies Hybridization Chapter 6. Chromosome Set Manipulation and Sex Control 6.1. Induced Gynogenesis 6.2. Induced Androgenesis 6.3. Induced Polyploidy 6.4. Hormonal Sex Reversal and Genetic Sex Regulation Chapter 7. Gene Engineering and Genomics 7.1. Gene Engineering and Production of Transgenic Fish 7.2. Fish Genomics References About the Author Dr. Boris Gomelsky has long-term research experience in fish genetics in the United States, Israel and Russia. Currently, Dr. Gomelsky is a Professor in the Aquaculture Program of Kentucky State University where along with research activities he teaches classroom and online courses on fish genetics and fish reproduction.
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Who Were They Really?: The True Stories Behind Famous Characters
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From Library Journal Grade 4-6-A pleasant, informative look at the inspirations behind some famous characters from children's literature. Eleven authors' creations are discussed, starting with Lewis Carroll's Alice. Figures as diverse as Mother Goose and James Barrie's Peter Pan are presented. Readers will find the story behind Hans Christian Andersen's "Little Mermaid" heart wrenching. The real-life Christopher Robin's mother had wanted a daughter and dressed her only child like a girl. The illustrations of the child throughout the "Pooh" books portray him as he was dressed-longish hair and all. Drawings and photographs give the book an intimate, family photo-album feel. However, there is some unevenness. While A. A. Milne's characters are given two entire chapters, Michael Bond's "Paddington" is summed up on one double-page spread. The Betsy-Tacy characters are included, but Anne of Green Gables, Madeline, and Ramona Quimby are not. Still, this is a nifty compilation culled mostly from adult sources and made accessible to younger readers. Students will find it interesting and useful for reports. Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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One Shot: A Story of Bullying (Zuiker Teen Topics)
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About the Author Alex Bruorton grew up in Sherwood, Arkansas, and now lives on the coast of Alabama with his mom and dad. He spends summers in Arkansas with his grandparents. Alex loves to fish and dreams of being a professional angler when he grows up. He attends middle school where he works hard and excels in all of his subjects. He recently finished three years of school in just two! At eight years old, Alex was diagnosed with CLOVES syndrome, a very rare condition that causes overgrowth of tissue and malformations of the face or limbs. He has become an anti-bullying activist, reaching out to help others who are subjected to cruelty because they look different.Michelle and Anthony E. Zuiker are the Founders of Zuiker Press. The husband and wife couple develop and publish "real" stories of young people suffering from issues that affect children every day. Mrs. Zuiker is an 18-year educator from Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Zuiker is well known as the Creator/Executive of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the most popular franchise on CBS television and the most successful TV show is global history.
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Administración / Administration (Universitario) (Spanish Edition)
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About the Author Stephen P. Robbins received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. Before that he worked with Shell Oil and Reynolds Metals. Since completing his studies, Dr. Robbins has taught at the University of Nebraska in Omaha, Concordia University in Montreal, the University of Baltimore, Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville and San Diego State University. Dr. Robbins research interests center around conflict, power and political in organizations, and the development of efficient intrapersonal abilities. His articles about this and other themes have appeared in numerous magazines in the U.S. In more recent years, Dr. Robbins has spent the majority of his time writing text books. His books are used in over 800 U.S. universities.
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Sense (The Pria Chronicles)
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From the Author Welcome my lovely Reader! I'm very glad that you have found me because I have so many worlds to share with you! All of my novels are clean for teens with never-been-done ideas, especially with respect to the creatures I have created in a world you've never about read about before!You will not find coffins, garlic or crosses in my books. You will not find silver bullets, morphing dogs or things with wings. (Not that there's anything wrong with that...I've spent many lovely hours with fairies, vampires, werewolves, aliens, angels and demons...and loved every minute of it, I might add) but you've come to learn what I am all about.So...You will not find the "same-old, same-old", "been here, done that" adventures and plotlines. In my pages, you will find powers, beautiful and horrific creatures with true agendas and plotlines that drive the story and make the characters do some unthinkable things. Heartache, forbidden love and romance with a sprinkle of the unknown. The storylines and creatures were created by me just for you. Jump in or dip your toes, The Pria Chronicles and Paranormal Painless series will have you on the edge of your seat. About the Author Shannon Rieger is a paranormal fiction writer for the Young Adult genre and has completed a series of novels called The Pria Chronicles, as well as, a comical story called Henry's Purr-spective and a young adult horror called Paranormal Painless. She has a significant background in teaching at the secondary school level and uses these experiences to present a seamless, genuine world of conflict for teenagers as a backdrop to the story, while adding the infiltration of creatures from another dimension. Teaching at this level has given her the unique opportunity to create believable characters who think and respond to conflicts like a teen, as well as, an opportunity to include what appeals to them: powers, magic and a hint of dark conflict.
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Amarantox (Botanicaust)
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Review "The fast-paced narrative explodes with action, yet every character is clearly drawn and well developed." ~ Perihelion Science Fiction Magazine ✯✯✯✯✯ Five Stars
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The Widening Spell of the Leaves (Pitt Poetry Series)
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Review “Establishes him indisputably and once and for all as one of the younger masters.” --North American Review "In this book, Levis descends through memory and history with bravery and authority. He seems to be writing the poems we all need to read right now." --Antioch Review
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USMLE Step 2 The Stanford Solutions to the NBME Computer-Based Sample Test Questions
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About the Author The Stanford Solutions Team consists of medical students or recent graduates of Stanford University School of Medicine.
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Population: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues
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About the Author John R. Weeks is Professor of Geography in the Geography Department at San Diego State University. His current research includes applications of remote sensing and GIS to analyze fertility in Arab nations, demography of the U.S.-Mexico border region, and geodemography of crime.
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The Hand and the Soul: Aesthetics and Ethics in Architecture and Art
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Review This collection is a remarkable series of diversely framed reengagements with the aesthetics and ethical dimensions of architectural design and practice...Historians, photographers, and practitioners will benefit from these effective arguments for the significance of aesthetic/ethical thought and action. ― CHOICE We are living in the age of aestheticization; life styles, architecture, personality, politics and even war are being deliberately aestheticized. At a time when everything is regarded as mere appearance, image, fashion and style, we need to be reminded of the real essence of beauty and its relationship with aesthetic values and judgements, as the thoughtful essays in The Hand and the Soul certainly do. -- Juhani Pallasmaa, author of The Thinking Hand: Embodied and Existential Wisdom in Architecture and The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses Review This collection is a remarkable series of diversely framed reengagements with the aesthetics and ethical dimensions of architectural design and practice...Historians, photographers, and practitioners will benefit from these effective arguments for the significance of aesthetic/ethical thought and action. We are living in the age of aestheticization; life styles, architecture, personality, politics and even war are being deliberately aestheticized. At a time when everything is regarded as mere appearance, image, fashion and style, we need to be reminded of the real essence of beauty and its relationship with aesthetic values and judgements, as the thoughtful essays in The Hand and the Soul certainly do. About the Author Sanda Iliescu is Associate Professor of Art and Architecture at the University of Virginia. Her paintings and drawings have been exhibited in the United States and Europe. Read more
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Reaching Higher Heights
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About the Author Lydia M. Douglas is the author of Stepping Stones to Success and Taking Care of Business. She resides in St. Louis, MO.
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Semiconductor-Laser Fundamentals: Physics of the Gain Materials
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Review "This book presents an in-depth discussion of the semiconductor-laser gain medium...a wealth of examples for many different material combinations bestow the book with quantitative and predictive value for a wide variety of applications." --Optik From the Back Cover This book presents an in-depth discussion of the semiconductor-laser gain medium. The optical and electronic properties of semiconductors, particularly semiconductor quantum-well systems, are analyzed in detail, covering a wide variety of near-infrared systems with or without strain, as well as wide-gap materials such as the group-III nitride compounds or the II-VI materials. The important bandstructure modifications and Coulomb interaction effects are discussed, including the solution of the longstanding semiconductor laser lineshape problem. Quantitative comparisons between measured and predicted gain/absorption and refractive index spectra for a wide variety of semiconductor-laser materials enable the theoretical results to be used directly in the engineering of advanced laser and amplifier structures. A walth of examples for many different material combinations bestow the book with quantitative and predictive value for a wide variety of applications.
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Monster Wrestling: Interspecies Combat Girls, Vol. 2 (Monster Wrestling, 2)
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About the Author The Author of Monster Wrestling . Also an avid fan of the video game series Virtual On and Ultima Online . Producer of the manga Monster Wrestling , he also produces manga-style self-help books in Japan.
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Out of Sight Out of Mind
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Review "This was the second book I’d read by Ms. Wareham and, like the first one, it began with lots of suspense that had me turning the pages... If you’re a fan of romantic suspense, this is a great pick for you." ( Long and Short Reviews )"Out of Sight Out of Mind is a romantic suspense novel and supplies both commodities in a very successful blend. The characters are likeable, with enough frailty and flaws to make them interesting. The danger is very real and threatens to engulf them and the tension and mystery are maintained throughout the book, escalating as the danger becomes clear. This is a page-turner and a very enjoyable read." (Carol Westron Promoting Crime Fiction ) About the Author EVONNE WAREHAM was born in South Wales in England and spent her childhood there. After university she migrated to London, where she worked in local government, scribbled novels in her spare time and went to the theatre a lot. Now she s back in Wales, writing and studying history and living by the sea. She loves the theatre, likes staying in hotels and enjoys walking on the beach, where she daydreams about her characters. She hopes that all those things come through in her books drama, glamorous locations, engaging heroines and dangerous heroes. Evonne was a runner up twice of the Romantic Times magazine's American Title competition
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It Goes On
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From the Author My hope is that It Goes On and the story of Jonah Cetacean will entertain you, help you push through the inevitable ups and downs of life, and lead you to discover more about yourself along the way. About the Author Jonathan P. Groberg, a native of the Rockies, has lived in various cultures throughout the world and now splits his time between the mountains and Manhattan. He is an outdoor enthusiast who has climbed numerous mountains, capping each summit with a headstand at the top to see the world from a different perspective. An alum of Brigham Young University and Harvard Business School, his wife and children are his life. This is his first novel.
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Buses, Bankers & the Beer of Revenge: An Eccentric Engineering Collection (Iet History of Technology)
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Book Description In its fifty stories it covers everything from aircraft carriers made of ice, to the origins of the omnibus. We’ll toy with Roman turbines, and Greek computers, look at Renaissance hypertext and have arguments with Americans over the shape of our lightning conductors. We’ll shake Scotland with earthquakes and build cars out of beans. But most of all we’ll celebrate the joys and perils of living in an engineered world.
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Radiographic Interpretation for the Small Animal Clinician
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From the Back Cover This book serves as a practical guide to radiographic interpretation and the imaging modalities used in small animal practice. The presentation incorporates a brief discussion of the technology of each modality, its use and application, and the decision process for using each modality. All imaging modalities presently in use by veterinarians are represented including plain film, MRI, ultrasound, and CT. About the Author Jerry M. Owens, DVM, Diplomate, ACVR, Bay Area Veterinary Specialists, San Leandro, California, Veterinary Radiology Services and Veterinary Telerad, San Rafael, California. Darryl N. Biery, DVM, Diplomate, ACVR, Professor of Radiology, Department of Clinical Studies, University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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0683066846
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Linguistic Theory in America (2nd Edition)
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Review "With the publication of the second edition of Linguistic Theory in America, Frederick Newmeyer continues to offer the field one of its clearest and most valuable explications. This volume's comprehensive coverage reviews the literature and places it within the dual perspective of the development of linguistic theory and the development of the academic field of linguistics."--WORD
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Embedding CSR into Corporate Culture: Challenging the Executive Mind
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Review "A highly innovative, easily absorbed, practically useful approach to CSR leadership. Swanson has written one of those rare books that speaks directly to experienced corporate practitioners, seasoned academic theorists, and business school students. The book is peppered with tantalizing, creative pairings: 'executive myopia' versus 'normative receptivity,' 'value neglect' versus 'value attunement,' and 'discovery leadership versus amoral leadership.' Swanson's goal is to persuade corporate leaders that CSR practices can enhance economic operations and improve community relations simultaneously. Her message to CSR scholars is to expand, enrich, and operationalize academic understanding of business-and-community relations. No other CSR book displays the practical appeal and theoretical sophistication of this one." - William C. Frederick, Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, USA About the Author Diane L. Swanson, Professor of Management, holds the Edgerley Family Chair of Distinction in Business Administration at Kansas State University, USA. Recognized in several who's who bibliographical indices for award-winning teaching and research, Swanson regularly serves on journal editorial boards and has published widely on corporate social responsibility, value-based leadership, and ethics education.
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Elizabeth: An intimate portrait from the writer who knew her and her family for over fifty years
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About the Author Gyles Brandreth is a writer, broadcaster, veteran of Just A Minute, QI and The One Show, former MP and Government Whip, now Chancellor of the University of Chester and founder of the 'Poetry Together' project bringing schoolchildren and older people together to learn poetry by heart. His many books include the best-selling poetry anthology, Dancing by the Light of the Moon, and the international best-seller about spelling and punctuation, Have You Eaten Grandma? With Susie Dent, the lexicographer from Countdown, he co-hosts the award-winning podcast, Something Rhymes With Purple.
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Dental Clinical Advisor
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Review This 550 page book seeks to provide dentists with an all-in-one guide to hundreds of medical problemsas they impact on dental treatment and management. The overwhelming characteristic of this large book is its' clarity and it is more like a medical encyclopaedia than a textbook.BDA News 2006 Review Instantly access information on hundreds of medical conditions that could affect dental care About the Author James R. Hupp, DMD, MD, JD, MBA, Dean and Professor, Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS; Thomas P. Williams, DDS; and F. John Firriolo, DDS, Ph.D., Director, Division of Diagnostic Sciences, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics & Restorative Dentistry, University of Louisville, School of Dentistry, Louisville, KY, USA Read more
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032303425X
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Pansy Beat
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Review A trusted source for downtown New York culture from 1989-1990, East Village-based Pansy Beat was a quarterly fanzine focused on spotlighting queer artists in the midst of the AIDS epidemic. LGBTQ culture at the time was thriving with underground parties and nightlife characters, and the zine (published by Michael Economy and co-edited by Donald Corken) closely documented it all. -- Michael Economy ― Paper Magazine Flipping through the pages of the short-lived East Village quarterly zine Pansy Beat (1989-1990) offers a brilliant glimpse at the joy ― and concerns ― of queer artists living in the midst of the AIDS crisis. -- Andre-Naquian Wheeler ― i-D Magazine Pansy Beat is the best kind of time warp, an exuberant chronicle of downtown Manhattan's gay goings-on. -- Alex Jovanovich ― Bookforum
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0692953094
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The Everything Easy Large-Print Word Search Book: 150 supersized, super-easy puzzles
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About the Author Charles Timmerman is the founder of Funster.com, a word game website, and the author of more than forty Everything puzzle books, including The Everything Word Search Book, The Everything Giant Book of Word Searches (Volumes I?IV), and The Everything Large-Print Word Search Book, Volume II .
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Why Botswana Prospered
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About the Author J. Clark Leith is professor emeritus, economics, University of Western Ontario. He is author of Ghana: Structural Adjustment Experience and has served for several years in senior advisory positions in the Botswana Ministry of Finance and Development Plann
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0773528210
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Master Plots: Race and the Founding of an American Literature, 1787-1845
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Review Engaging and intriguing.―Susan Kurjiaka, American Literature This insightful volume complements the numerous critical studies that have shown how U.S. authors before the Civil War wished to create a literature different from European models. Gardner persuasively argues that many writers attempted to invent a national identity by defining 'American' in racial terms.― Choice Master Plots is an intelligent and thoughtful study of the racial aspects of identity raised by formative American writers like Royall Tyler, Charles Brockden Brown, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, and Frederick Douglass. Addressing issues such as the alien and naturalization laws, and the formation of a new nation in response to issues such as slavery and the Native American, it will appeal to scholars of American literature, American studies, and history, and should be a recommended book for graduate courses in the field.―Shirley Samuels, Cornell University Review Master Plots is an intelligent and thoughtful study of the racial aspects of identity raised by formative American writers like Royall Tyler, Charles Brockden Brown, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, and Frederick Douglass. Addressing issues such as the alien and naturalization laws, and the formation of a new nation in response to issues such as slavery and the Native American, it will appeal to scholars of American literature, American studies, and history, and should be a recommended book for graduate courses in the field. -- Shirley Samuels About the Author Jared Gardner is an assistant professor of English at Ohio State University. Read more
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0801865387
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Wilderness Ranger Cookbook: A Collection of Backcountry Recipes by Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wilderness Rangers
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About the Author Ralph Swain is the Regional Wilderness Program Manager for the Rocky Mountain Region of the Forest Service with 30 years of experience, from trail crew foreman to wilderness ranger. He now oversees 46 wilderness areas in five states in the central Rockies. Valerie Wigglesworth is a journalist in Texas and a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists.
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His Call To The Light
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About the Author Melanie Lucas is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and the mother of three children. She has a passion for encouraging others, through God’s inspiring word. She enjoys reading, swimming and trout fishing. She served as the youth Sunday school teacher for five years at her local church before launching into a new phase of ministry. She currently resides near the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.
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Taken: A Novel
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Review "The author drives the plot with a determined hand. He shows a talent for describing scenes of action and intensity...But the book is also a novel of ideas, and a character study.The question that needs to be asked about a work of fiction is; does the writer succeed in creating an imaginative world in which the reader is able to immerse himself for the duration of the story? Is the fictional world presented with sufficient depth and power to make this mysterious process possible? Here, the answer is yes." Jonathan Spyer, The Jerusalem Post About the Author Michael J. Totten is an award-winning journalist and prize-winning author whose very first book, The Road to Fatima Gate , won the Washington Institute Book Prize. He has taken road trips to war zones, sneaked into police states under false pretenses, dodged incoming rocket and mortar fire, stayed in some of the worst hotels ever built anywhere, slipped past the hostile side of a front line, been accused of being a spy, received death threats from terrorists, and been mugged by Egyptian police officers. When he's not doing or writing about these things, he writes novels.His work has appeared in the New York Times , the Wall Street Journal , and The New Republic among numerous other publications, and he's a contributing editor at World Affairs and City Journal . He has reported widely from the Middle East, the former Soviet Union, Latin America, and the Balkans. A former resident of Beirut, he lives in Oregon with his wife and two cats.
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0615750966
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Seven Steps To Start: A Sacramental Entrepreneur's Guide To Launching Startups That Thrive (Sacramental Entrepreneur Series)
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About the Author Bill Woolsey, intensely passionate about doing whatever it takes to reach Jesus' lost people, is the Executive Director of FiveTwo (FiveTwo.com), a network that fuels sacramental entrepreneurs who start new to reach new.
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Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 5 (5)
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About the Author Mika Yamamori is from Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan. She began her professional manga career in 2006 with “Kimi no Kuchibiru kara Mahou” (The Magic from Your Lips) in The Margaret magazine. Her other works include Sugars and Tsubaki Cho Lonely Planet .
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The Business of Higher Education [3 volumes]: 3 volumes (Praeger Perspectives)
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Review "The pros and cons of applying business methods to university operations, tempered by economic realities, is at the heart of these books. In a series of 35 essays, academic and corporate experts discuss nearly all aspects of higher education, from leadership strategies, labor issues, and crisis management to rankings, marketing, and sports. . . This set represents a thoughtful and highly useful starting point." ― University Business "Likely to raise the blood pressure on many readers, this is a thoughtful collection on a timely topic that will be of interest to policy makers and administrators." ― Reference & Research Book News "An installment in the publisher's 'Praeger Perspectives' series, this collection of writings by academic, business, and nonprofit professionals―edited by professors of ethics and educational leadership―seeks and succeeds at assisting in answering the question of whether higher education and public interest is helped or harmed by the application of business methods to academic functions at the higher education level. . . . A valuable set for colleges considering taking a more businesslike approach to fulfilling their missions. Students of business or educational leadership would also benefit from the knowledge compiled here." ― Library Journal About the Author John C. Knapp is university professor and Mann Family Professor of Ethics and Leadership at Samford University, Birmingham, AL, where he directs the Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership. His published works include Praeger's For the Common Good: the Ethics of Leadership in the 21st Century , a collection of essays by internationally recognized thinkers, and Leaders on Ethics: Real-World Perspectives on Today's Business Challenges . David J. Siegel is associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.
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0313353506
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The History of Toy Soldiers
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Review "...offers an incredibly impressive amount of research on the topic of collectible toy soldiers." Historical Miniatures Gaming Society "Luigi Toiati has written a book that will enter the annals of Toy Soldier collections as one of the best and most complete books on this topic." IPMS/USA "Toiati creatively delivers exhaustive details, captivating anecdotes and a sense of nostalgia that exudes the fundamental childhood joy of playing with toy soldiers combined with adult collectors’ wonderment at their charms." Toy Soldier & Model Figure About the Author Luigi Toiati cannot remember a time before he collected toy soldiers. He has a massive collection but doesn't keep count. He was a professional figure painter for 45 years, starting his career in London, working for his close friend Edward Suren, creator of the famous Willie brand of soldiers. In 1987 he began making his own soldiers, founding Garibaldi & Co. Toy Soldiers. A familiar figure on the toy soldier show circuit, he and his collection have been mentioned in various books on the subject, and he has himself written numerous articles on related matters. He has a degree in Sociology and a deep interest in Semiotics (the study of signs). He now lives in his native Rome with Monica, his wife and co-founder of their marketing research agency, Focus srl www.focusresearch.it).James Opie is the toy soldier consultant to Bonham's auctioneers and recognized as one of the world's leading experts on the subject. He has a very significant collection of his own, which he has been building since childhood. For over a quarter of a century, until his recent retirement, James Opie was also editor and buyer for the Military and Aviation Book Society and various other book clubs. He has written seven previous books on various aspects of toy soldier collecting.
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Fairhaven: A History
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About the Author Brian Griffin was a natural to write Fairhaven. He has been a south-sider all of his life. He attended the Campus School when he was a boy. He graduated from Whitman College in 1954, with a major in English Literature, and then served a two-year hitch with the U.S. Army as a Counter Intelligence Corps Special Agent in Inchon, Korea. He married Marya Drew, then joined his father in the insurance business and spent the next 35 years as an insurance broker helping to found Griffin, Garrett, Johanson & Schacht, which morphed into the Unity Group Insurance, now HUB International. He was a founder and president of the Children's Company, a large retailer in the Sehome Mall and the Marysville Center. He also created Knox Cellars Native Bee Pollinators and wrote and illustrated two books about native bees. He has enjoyed many community activities and interests in a busy life. He led campaigns to build the Parkade, to improve the downtown with trees, bollards and bulged street corners, to acquire the Boulevard Park waterfront, to build Depot Market Square, and perhaps closest to his south-sider's heart, he led the charge to build Fairhaven Village Green. Brian's passion for local history has been a rewarding part of his life. It has led to the writing of four history books. For seven summers he has narrated the Whatcom Museum's Sunset History Cruises on Bellingham Bay, and in 2013 he curated the Whatcom Museum exhibition (and published the exhibition catalog for) 'Treasures From the Trunk, The J.J. Donovan Story'. He spends a great deal of time in his basement workshop crafting ukuleles that he sells worldwide through his website, GriffinUkuleles.com, and he enjoys playing his instruments with his friends in the Bellingham Ukulele Group (BUG). In 2015 he was honored by the City of Bellingham, receiving a Living Treasure designation at the Mayor's Art Awards ceremony.
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The Northwoods
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About the Author Jane Hoppen grew up in Wisconsin and has been settled in the New York City area for more than two decades. While working as a technical writer for the government and the software industry for more than twenty years, Jane has always done fiction and essay writing on the side and has been published in various magazines, including Room of One's Own, Off Our Backs, and Story Quarterly. She now focuses primarily on her fiction. Her first novel, In Between, was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award and won the Golden Crown Literary Society "Goldie" Award for Debut Author. She has also published a novella, The Man Who Was Not. You can find her on Facebook at http: // www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000600289223 and on Twitter at @JaneHoppen1.
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Strong Women, Beautiful Men: Japanese Portrait Prints from the Toledo Museum of Art
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About the Author Laura J. Mueller is completing her Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin, Madison; the topic is Entertaining Virtue: The Naturalization of Confucianism in Edo Print Culture. She is also Van Vleck Curatorial Intern at the Elvehjem Museum of Art.
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A Philosophy of Visual Metaphor in Contemporary Art (Aesthetics and Contemporary Art)
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Review “The humanities are so full of orthodoxies these days, which police accepted ways of talking about aesthetics, language, philosophy, contemporary art, and many other fields. Theory here is serious, but playful and unpredictable. From Van Gogh's brushstrokes Brandl retrieves the foundational metaphor ' LIFE IS FIRE '; from an abstract painting he deduces the metaphor ' LIFE IS A JOURNEY .' It's so refreshing to see these ecstatic-looking italicized phrases in a book of analytic philosophy! If you're an artist, and you're wondering how to think about the meaning you're creating, this book is a great choice.” ― James Elkins, Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA “Combining astute insights from cognitive linguistics, analytical philosophy and cultural history, Brandl sets out his own compelling theory of central visual metaphor, bringing it to bear on contemporary art, but taking it far beyond art history, laying the ground for further multimodal and cross-disciplinary explorations.” ― Daniel Ammann, Lecturer in Media Education, Zurich University of Teacher Education, Switzerland “Mark Staff Brandl, artist, educator, theorist, takes us by the hand and leads us to an inspiring journey through the realm of art. This book is not about art theory – it is art theory in the making. It opens our eyes and our minds.” ― Philip Ursprung, Professor of the History of Art and Architecture, ETH Zurich, Switzerland About the Author Mark Staff Brandl is an artist and art historian active internationally since 1980, with a PhD from the University of Zurich. He is Associate Professor of Art History Emeritus at the Art Academy of Liechtenstein and Higher Professional College for Art in St. Gallen, Switzerland. He has won various awards, had numerous publications, and his shows include galleries and museums in the US, Switzerland, the UK, Germany, Italy, Egypt, and the Caribbean.
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Greatest Rock and Roll Songs
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About the Author Lee is one of the most famous and popular female recording stars of all time. She has recently been elected to the Board of Trustees of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
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Dead Reckoning: Justice By Any Means Necessary!
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About the Author In 1974 Daniel Sheppard was paroled from NY State prison, having survived the Attica prison massacre of 1971; he returned to the mean streets of Harlem that was his life for more than three decades. Daniel successfully managed to evade the traps that the prison industrial complex set up for black men on parole that so many of his peer group fell victim to, he never returned to prison. Daniel is the son of Daniel Sheppard Sr. deceased. A decorated World War Two Naval Veteran who fought against the Japanese in the Pacific, New Guinea Theatre. Love You Dad!
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1953904793
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The King's Sister
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Review Praise for Anne O'Brien `Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne O'Brien's fast-paced historical novel The Queen's Choice.' -Good Housekeeping `O'Brien is a terrific storyteller' - Daily Telegraph `A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue.' -Woman & Home `Packed with drama, danger, romance and history, The Queen's Choice is the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights.' - The Press Association `A gripping historical drama.' -Bella --Amazon --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author As a prolific reader and ex-history teacher, Anne O'Brien has been lucky to fulfil her ambition to write historical romances. Her first success was a 400 word love story about a garden for Mills & Boon - an auspicious start! Anne lives with her husband in an eighteenth-century cottage. It is a place that gives her much inspiration and many sources for her writing. Anne often makes time to visit old houses, gardens and priories to absorb atmosphere for her novels. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Louisiana: The Land and Its People
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About the Author A native of Louisiana, Manie Culbertson began teaching at Vinton in Calcasieu Parish and has since taught at many other schools, including Blanchard, Northwood, Linear, and Ridgewood in Caddo Parish. For much of her career she was an eighth-grade social-studies teacher. Culbertson was named one of ten teachers of distinction by the P.T.A. of Louisiana in 1973, the first year this award was given. As a coordinator of teachers, Culbertson has helped many other educators improve their performance. Even in retirement, she spends her time continuing to contribute to the world of education. Sue Eakin, who passed away in 2009, was a professor of history at Louisiana State University at Alexandria. She spent more than four decades teaching Louisiana history, bringing a fresh approach to analyzing the state's vibrant past. Eakin's previous work included a rewrite of Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave 1841-1853 that is intended for younger audiences. She resided in Bunkie, Louisiana, near the plantation where the events in Solomon Northrup's tale took place.
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1589803035
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The Quest for the Origins of Vedic Culture: The Indo-Aryan Migration Debate
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Review "A balanced description and evaluation of the two century old debate dealing with the origins of the Indo-Aryan speaking peoples of South Asia. [Bryant] presents both sides of the issue, that is the traditional western, linguistic, and philological consensus of immigration from Central Asia, and the more recent Indian position that denies any immigration and that asserts an indigenous South Asian origin. He probes for loopholes on both sides of the argument and presents the multi-faceted evidence from linguistics, archaeology, texts, etc. in an even-handed manner. As such, the book not only is an important and very welcome introduction into recent Indian historical thought but also a valuable heuristic tool in re-evaluating many of the unspoken or un-reflected presuppositions on both sides."―Michael Witzel, Harvard University"The problem of Indo-Aryan origins has vexed scholars in both India and the West for well over a century and has touched every nerve of both academic and political discourse, so much so that many in the West have automatically dismissed any arguments to come 'out of India'[this book] investigates how these two worlds of scholarship came into being and systematically exposes the logical weaknesses of most of the arguments that support the consensus f either side. This is not only an important work in the field of Indo-Aryan studies but a long overdue challenge for scholarly fair play."―J.P. Mallory, Queen's University of Belfast About the Author Edwin Bryant is at Harvard University.
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