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Escaping with His Life: From Dunkirk to D-Day & Beyond
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About the Author Sir Nicholas Young’s distinguished career began as a corporate lawyer with one of the ‘Magic Circle’ law firms. After moving to East Anglia, he discovered his vocation as a charity worker, first with Sue Ryder and Leonard Cheshire before becoming Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support and then Chief Executive of The Red Cross, stepping down in 2014 after thirteen years.He was knighted for services to cancer care in 2000 and received The Queen’s Badge of Honour in 2013. In retirement he remains a charity trustee, adviser and consultant.He and his wife, Helen, live in Suffolk and have three sons, for whom this tribute to his Father was originally written.
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1526746638
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David Hume: Moral and Political Theorist
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Review "Worthy of hearty recommendation."--Lee Hardy, The Review of Metaphysics About the Author Russell Hardin is Professor of Politics at New York University.
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0199232563
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Peace Week in Miss Fox's Class
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Review 2011-2012 Show Me Readers Award Nominee List (Missouri) "The common scenarios make this a fun story that will open discussions with bullies, victims, and bystanders."― Booklist "Kennedy's watercolor, ink, and dye illustrations feature an endearing cast of animal characters with expressive faces."― School Library Journal "This gentle lesson on the Golden Rule is enhanced by Anne Kennedy's delightful illustrations that capture the emotions of each character. The examples are universal and will appeal to all young children. An excellent addition to any picture book collection."― Catholic Library Journal "A good choice for teachers as a read-aloud for a precursor to studying peacemakers."― Library Media Connection Review 2011-2012 Show Me Readers Award Nominee List (Missouri) "The common scenarios make this a fun story that will open discussions with bullies, victims, and bystanders."? Booklist "Kennedy's watercolor, ink, and dye illustrations feature an endearing cast of animal characters with expressive faces."? School Library Journal "This gentle lesson on the Golden Rule is enhanced by Anne Kennedy's delightful illustrations that capture the emotions of each character. The examples are universal and will appeal to all young children. An excellent addition to any picture book collection."? Catholic Library Journal "A good choice for teachers as a read-aloud for a precursor to studying peacemakers."? Library Media Connection About the Author Eileen Spinelli is the author of many books for young readers including Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch and Callie Cat, Ice Skater. Eileen and her husband, author Jerry Spinelli, live in Pennsylvania. Anne Kennedy has been illustrating children's books for twenty-seven years. Anne and her husband live in Ohio. Read more
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0807563900
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The Oxford India Anthology of Bengali Literature: Volume 1: 1861-1941
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About the Author Kalpana Bardhan is Research Associate, Center for South Asian Studies, University of California, Berkeley.
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0198064624
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Silly Spoon
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Review 'Silly Spoon is a simple story told in rhyme, which packs a powerful message to young children. At Brooklyn Elementary School, Silly Spoon was well received by all of our kindergarteners through third graders. It is a fun story to use as both a read-aloud and choral read, and also one which inspires corresponding art projects.' --Joyce Gilmour Third Grade Teacher, Brooklyn Elementary School Book Reviewer and Copy Editor, Editing TLC About the Author LP Chase is a children's author and freelance writer. Initially known for her middle grade mystery series, beginning with Elliot Stone and the Mystery of the Alien Mom, LP Chase has gone on to publish several other works of fiction including, Elliot Stone and the Mystery of the Backyard Treasure, Today is Tuesday, and the upcoming Elliot Stone and the Mystery of the Summer Vacation Sea Monster (Fall 2011). L.P. Chase enjoys speaking to children and presenting programs to students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, exercising, reading and baking. Chase resides with her family in Smithtown, New York.
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0982220561
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Blue at the Mizzen (Aubrey-Maturin series) (Aubrey-Maturin (Audio))
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Review ''O'Brian is not that hard a taste to acquire, but he is very tough to shake....[The Aubrey-Maturin series] is a great work.'' -- Boston Globe
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Functional Movement Practice using Kettlebells
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About the Author About the Author Uri Hirsch is the founder of kettlebell training in Israel and among the pioneers of functional training. Uri practices and teaches functional movement practice at the Eitanim Institute in Herzliya where he also conducts a variety of workshops for elite Israel Defense Forces units. In addition, Uri oversees workshops and certification courses for kettlebell instructors given under the auspices of the Israel Kettlebells organization.
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Looking At Forever (The Rock Gods)
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About the Author Ann Lister is a native New Englander currently living on the island of Martha's Vineyard with her husband. She has pulled details from her years living in the New England area and uses many local settings and landmarks in her novels. After graduating art school, marrying, and raising two daughters, she established her own video production company. Her nearly two decades working in video production included work within the music industry and won her a coveted Telly Award. Her 'behind-the-scenes' exposure to the music world and her love of rock music is the inspiration for her erotic rock star romances. Her rock star romance, "Fall For Me", Book One in The Rock Gods series, was a Finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Award and Book Three, Make You Mine, established her as an Amazon #1 Bestseller.
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1505268591
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Self-assessment for the MCEM Part C (Oxford Specialty Training)
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About the Author Rebecca Thorpe, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK ,Simon Chapman, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, North Bristol Trust, Bristol, UK ,Jules Blackham, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, North Bristol Trust, Bristol, UK
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019871758X
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The Cello
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About the Author Lyndon Morgan was born in South Wales in Great Britain. He received a bachelor of science from Imperial College London, where he developed a healthy respect for logic and a skeptical attitude toward religion. His main interests are math, engineering, and science, although music plays an integral part in his life. At age twenty-seven, Morgan moved to the United States, where he now works in the automotive industry. The move led to life in an older house in Brighton, Michigan, where his devotion to atheism was shaken. There he and his wife experienced multiple paranormal encounters that defied logic. Unable to explain the luminous young woman who appears in his home or the other apparitions who surround her spiritual play, Morgan decided to write The Cello, an attempt to at least bandage the wounds his experiences left in his neat, mathematical, and rational world.
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1517370213
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Becoming Christlike Disciples
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About the Author H. Ray Dunning, former pastor, educator, and Wesleyan scholar, served on the faculty of Trevecca Nazarene University (1964-1995). In his extensive writings, including his systematic theology, Grace, Faith and Holiness, he preserves the Wesleyan heritage. Dr. Dunning, a graduate of Trevecca, earned a PhD from Vanderbilt University.
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The Story of a Country Boy
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From Library Journal This is one of Powell's earlier titles (1934) focusing on the Midwest. It follows the story of Christopher Bennett, who loses sight of himself through social advancement and financial success. The Depression and a strike at the factory where Bennett is general manager show him the error of false pride. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Everyone Else's Parents said Yes (Matthew Martin)
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About the Author Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit . She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square , The Divorce Express , and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice? Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards. Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Children’s Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.
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0698116879
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Inspirational Presence: The Art of Transformational Leadership
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About the Author Jeff Evans, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant. He helps leaders live their dreams and connect with people through both their hearts and minds. His work focuses on developing and supporting dynamic, inspirational presence in leaders. He has spent the past 20 years guiding executives through successful transformational change in some of the largest corporations in the world. Many of these lead global organizations spanning over 100 counties. His client base has included retail, manufacturing, defense, aviation, information technology, telecommunications, research and development, as well as oil and gas exploration. As a speaker, Jeff has been a key presenter in the areas of leadership of change, organization development, and large-scale change methodologies. He has authored numerous papers and co-authored The Ten Tasks of Change (Jossey/Bass-Pfeifer, 2001). He has extensive training in behavioral systems, organizations, and the psychology of group dynamics.
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Tough-Minded Leadership
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Review "Presents an inspirational volume that makes self-knowledge, intuition, courage, and commitment the prerequisites for leadership." The Wall Street Journal "Joe's new book...clearly, directly, and forcefully describes how to build a strong, unified team and optimize the potential of the people within the company." H. Ross Perot, Chairman of the Board, The Perot Group, Inc. "With the same inspiring clarity he used to enlighten and motivate us in Tough-Minded Management, Joe Bratten now focuses his powerful talent on leadership, and his message is clear...stretch/reach... believe/achieve. Tough-Minded Leadership joins Tough-Minded Management as a double-barrel must." John W. Teets, Chairman & CEO, The Greyhound Corporation "At last, a practical book that teaches us how to translate the philosophy of leadership into day-to-day behavior." Thomas S. Haggai, Chairman and President, Independent Grocers Alliance About the Author Joe D. Batten, MS, CPAE was the author of fourteen books, over four training, management, sales, and leadership films, presented to over three thousand audiences in seventeen countries, and was the first speaker inducted in the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame. His New York Times best-selling book, Tough-Minded Management , was the first management book to reach #1 in America. Mr. Batten worked directly with over 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies and gave the United States Army the phrase "Be All You Can Be." Mr. Batten was widely considered the "Sales Training Dean of America."
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Wooden Bones
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Review He especially excels at building and maintating a slightly ominous atmosphere. About the Author SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut" and won the prestigious Oregon Book Award. Since then, he has published ten novels and over fifty short stories, his fiction spanning a wide variety of genres and styles. His most recent book for younger readers, Wooden Bones, chronicles the untold story of Pinocchio and was singled out for praise by the Junior Library Guild. He lives in Oregon with his wife and children. Visit him at ScottWilliamCarter.com. His highly anticipated new mystery, GHOST DETECTIVE , is due out in the summer of 2013. In a world where everybody dies but nobody leaves, Myron Vale is the rare individual who completely straddles both sides of the great divide . . . Find out more about the book at ScottWilliamCarter.com/ghost.
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Victims in Criminal Procedure (Carolina Academic Press Law Casebook Series)
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Review "...will surely sparkle as the first - and class- treatment of the legal rights of crime victims." -- The Crime Victims Report, Septmember/October 1999 About the Author Douglas E. Beloof is a professor at Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College.
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0890896739
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Confessions of an Undercover Cop (The Confessions Series)
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About the Author Ash Cameron is a retired police officer, who worked in the undercover team in London. And that is all we can tell you. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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The War That Made America: A Short History of the French and Indian War
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About the Author Fred Anderson is Arts and Sciences Professor of Distinction emeritus at the University of Colorado Boulder. His other books include A People's Army: Massachusetts Soldiers and Society in the Seven Years' War and (with Andrew Cayton) The Dominion of War: Empire and Liberty in North America, 1500-2000.Simon Vance, a former BBC Radio presenter and newsreader, is a full-time actor who has appeared on both stage and television. He has recorded over eight hundred audiobooks and has earned five coveted Audie Awards, and he has won fifty-seven Earphones Awards from AudioFile magazine, which has named him a Golden Voice. From AudioFile In 1754 an uneasy balance existed on the North American continent between three great nations: France, the Iroquois Confederacy, and the British Empire. Seven years later, following the French and Indian War, only one superpower remained, England. Simon Vance handles this complex narrative with a stately intelligence, although his British accent belies the preeminence of England in this story. He pronounces the many Native American place names and French-Canadian phrases with ease. Look for a young George Washington, who learns a number of valuable lessons that will serve him well two decades later. This project coincided with a PBS documentary series and the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War. B.P. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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1400101964
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Math on the Table (Gracie)
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Review "Gracie problem solves once again, but this time she uses compassion." L. Moots, Elementary Teacher "Engaging! I was soulfully encouraged with Gracie's honesty. I love that both of the children enjoy math and have a sense of responsibility when it comes to homework." C. Bonness, Retired Teacher "My favorite part was when Gracie apologized and told the truth." Keimora, 2nd Grader "This book will appeal to my 10 year old granddaughter who loves math!" D. Cain, Grandmother of 9
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0998711756
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From Wheat to Bread (Start to Finish, Second Series)
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About the Author Stacy Taus-Bolstad is the author of several nonfiction books for young readers. She is based in Minnesota.
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1580139701
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The Power
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Review Adams is already being compared to masters Robin Cook and Micheal Palmer. His book deserves to be a best seller. -- The Chiropractic Journal, January 1, 2001 The Power will awaken you to your power and the power of big biz. -- Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul Truly promises gut wrentching action with repeated upper cuts to the emotions. An intense journey. -- Dan O'Connor About the Author Dr. John Adams has practiced chiropractic for 15 years in California and Colorado. He recently testified before the White House Commission on Alternative Medicine in Washington DC recommending both a moratorium on television drug advertising and the production of a television drama series featuring wholistic health issues. He signed a copy of The Power for first lady, Laura Bush and met with a representative of Fox Network regarding his idea for the progressive new television series. Adams is currently finishing his second novel.
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0970489390
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The Complete Guide to New Zealand Trout Lures
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About the Author Derek Quilliam, a lifelong fly-fisherman, tier, and noted photographer, practices law in Napier, New Zealand. --This text refers to an alternate paperback edition.
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0908685343
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Divided Hearts: The Presbyterian Journey through Oklahoma History
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About the Author A former history professor and university administrator, Michael Cassity is the author of three books and numerous articles. Danney Goble (1946–2007) was Professor of Letters at the University of Oklahoma and the award-winning author or coauthor of eight books about Oklahoma and Oklahomans.
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0806138483
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FCE Result Student Book
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About the Author Paul Davies began working as an editor on several ELT coursebooks and as a compiler on an English-Spanish bilingual dictionary. He is co-author of the primary course and secondary courses All Stars and Oxford Spotlight. Tim Falla graduated from Oxford University with a BA Honours degree in ModernLanguages. He took a Post Graduate Certificate in Education in English for Speakers of Other Languages at London University and taught in Japan, the UK, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. From 1988 until 1992 he was an editor in the ELT Division of Oxford University Press. Since then he has worked as afreelance author.
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0194817369
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Wind Kissed
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About the Author Dr. Lynn Ann Migdal-Doctor of Chiropractic and ChiroChi(TM) Master, Holistic Neurological Fitness Life Coach, and Motivating International Speaker-has helped thousands to live up to their life potential over the past 34 years. As the founding director of the Looking Up Movement, an educational public charity, she has dedicated her life to spreading the truth about the damage that looking down at life and technology is causing in our society. For more information on why we need to breathe and to look up, visit www.lookingupfoundation.org and www.drlynnmigdal.com.
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It's Only a Flat Tire in the Rain
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About the Author Max Davis, author of Never Stick Your Tongue Out at Mama , is a former senior pastor and counselor who now devotes his time to writing and inspirational speaking across the country. He lives outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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0399527400
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Neicy
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About the Author Akasha Hull is a writer, critic, lecturer, professor, and poet (formerly published as Gloria T. Hull). She is widely known as a co-editor of All the Women Are White, All the Blacks Are Men, But Some of Us Are Brave: Black Women's Studies. Her other academic feminist texts include Give Us Each Day: The Diary of Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Color, Sex, and Poetry: Three Women Writers of the Harlem Renaissance. She is also the author of Healing Heart: Poems - described by Ntozake Shange as "the voice of a free, fiercesome, sensual and vivid woman of color" - and of Soul Talk: The New Spirituality of African American Women, which was endorsed by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison and praised by Publishers Weekly as "powerful, practical, and nourishing gumbo of the heart and spirit." She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and is the mother of one grown son. NEICY is her first novel.
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0988360705
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Maxcy-Rosenau-Last Public Health & Preventive Medicine
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From the Back Cover Key Benefit: This multi-contributed reference provides a comprehensive description of public health and preventive medicine. Key Topics: The fourteenth edition has been revised and reorganized to include new sections on hantaviruses, and opportunistic infections due to the problems of chronic infections and immunosuppressive illnesses such as cancer, AIDS and tuberculosis. This new edition also includes information on community medicine. Market: Primary care physicians, residents, public health professionals. About the Author Robert B. Wallace, MD, MSc (University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa)
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0838561853
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Sharks With Lipstick (Trinity Trilogy)
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Review 'Totally engaging, I couldn't put it down. It is deliciously derisive.' 'I loved this book, so much fun! the characters are so relateable and the humour woven throughout is so refreshing!' 'Filled with drama, mystery and wit, this book was such a fun summer read! I would highly recommend!' 'Great debut from new authors really took me back to my days working in Wellington described that environment vividly. Lots of chuckles all the way through.' 'I was looking for a good holiday read (after reading only study type books). Sharks with Lipstick did 'fit the bill'. It was fast paced and therefore a tad difficult to put down....This book also brought back so many memories of working in corporate life... I wished I had read it many years ago it would have put a few things into perspective...' 'Firmly on the madcap side of satirical romantic mystery, SHARKS WITH LIPSTICK is often extremely funny... This is flagged as the first book in the Trinity Trilogy and it feels like Sven has more than enough chutzpah to carry that off.'
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0473456133
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The Vampire Book Two (Volume 2)
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From the Author THE VAMPIRE BOOK TWO continues the story begun in bookone. This is a character driven exploration of friendship, loyalty, obsessionand its consequences, joy and sorrow, all within the context of life with asupernatural being. I like my books to have the feeling of authenticity and theclear sense that everything you read is as real as our own present experiences.I was fortunate to acquire a love of books, reading and the pleasure of wordsas a child. In recent years I have not often been able to find the kinds ofbooks I enjoy reading, or the subject of my interest was presented in ways thatdid not resonate or allow me to relate to the characters. In order to finishwriting my books and get them into print I first had to overcome a fair amountof my own negativity which included the notion that my writing would never beas good as books already published. Once I gave myself permission to write mybooks, to let my characters lead me and tell the story they shared in the way Ithought best to tell it, without worrying whether the writing was ever going tobe the equal of others, I was free to create the books I had always onlydreamed about.I incorporate many of my own travel destinations andmy fascination with subjects such as reincarnation, paranormal experiences,tarot cards and the occult, dreams, clairvoyance, magical realism, pagan andWiccan beliefs, various cultural influences and the loss and maintaining ofidentity and sanctity of the individual are all integrated into my work.Book Three is about half way completed and there willdefinitely be a Book Four, and possibly a fifth book.
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Self-care for the Real World
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Review "A manual for everyone about real health from the inside out." —Reese Witherspoon "I want to give this book to everyone I know!" —Kate Moss"Sane, smart and deeply wise." —Sienna Miller"I’ve always valued Nadia’s advice as a teacher and a friend, and eating Katia’s delicious food—this book is the perfect combination of both." —Lily Cole"Taking loving care of yourself is the greatest gift. . . . I love this book for teaching more ways how." —Daisy Lowe"As insightful and inspiring as its authors." —Sam Taylor-Johnson"GET IT!" —Juliette Lewis“An invaluable resource." — Bustle About the Author Nadia Narain is one of the UK’s top yoga teachers, known for her bestselling DVDs. She began her career teaching yoga on tour with bands, and then became one of the original teachers at London’s celebrated Triyoga center. She is a regular in magazines such as Vogue , Elle and Harper’s Bazaar , and also has her own range of chemical-free candles and perfume. Katia Narain Phillips has worked in wellness, food and massage for more than 20 years. Hailed as a "health-food pioneer" by Red Magazine , she opened a raw food café over 10 years ago, and now runs the innovative Nectar Café in London.
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1786331128
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Tempted
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Review "This is the kind of book that romance fans will read and reread on gloomy days." -- Publishers Weekly ( Publisher's Weekly )
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0786266236
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Dear Jane
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About the Author A New York Times , Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of more than four dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 3 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world.Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than 70 times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as Newsweek , Huffington Post , Cosmopolitan and InTouch Magazine .She lives in Texas with her husband and two sons.
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173219114X
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CPR for Caregivers: Connect, Project, & Reflect through mind, body, and spirit
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From the Inside Flap CPR for Caregivers is a book to carry you through your journey of caregiving. Grant Watkins offers a book to help you gain strength and to move forward no matter what challenges lie ahead. It lets us know that we are not alone and that others who have gone before us can show us the way. - Maureen Reeder, President -National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter A person caring for another is one of lifes greatest values. We will all face the role of caregiver to someone close to us. CPR for Caregivers is a wonderful road map to thrive and empower yourself through the physical emotional and spiritual journey of being a caregiver. - Dr. James Ackelson, Clinic Director - Care Chiropractic Health & Resource Center This [book] is a great help to caregivers. It offers a holistic approach mind, body spirit to taking care of yourself as you take care of others. - Most Rev. Victor H. Balke, Retired Bishop - Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota About the Author Grant Watkins began his twenty-plus years of caregiving at the age of seventeen, when his father was declared legally blind. For more than five years, he experienced caregiver fatigue while sharing the responsibilities of caring for his father, who died shortly after Grant's twenty-second birthday. Despite the heavy burden and fatigue, the experience of caring for his father also allowed Grant to feel powerful moments of intense love that transformed his life. Grant founded Mission for Mobility in 2002 as a community service initiative in which he now serves as an inspirational speaker. In addition to inspiring caregivers, he strives to empower people to live independently. Grant, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, currently works for a nonprofit organization that promotes independent living for seniors and for those who have chronic physical and/or mental disabilities. He lives in Minneapolis, MN.
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1934690015
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A Lost Colony Hoax: The Chowan River Dare Stone
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About the Author Retired educator Brandon Fullam has been researching and writing for over a decade about England's first attempts to establish a permanent colony in present-day North Carolina. Much of his work has focused on the disappearance of what has become known as the 1587 Lost Colony. He has published two previous books on this topic. His work has also appeared in Lost Colony Research Group and Sampson County Historical Society publications. He is a member of the Virginia Historical Society and the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and lives in Midlothian, Virginia.
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1476686432
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StoryTeller
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About the Author After high school came college under an academic scholarship. I dropped out the next year to hitchhike and experience the world, and began maintaining a journal. My journal was self-published later while I served as a sailor in the Navy. Since then, I've never stopped writing. I became a submariner, fixing the library on my fish while learning how to pilot it. When my time in the Navy ended in 2016, I enrolled in New Mexico State University to become a horticulturist. My school books quickly filled with poems, lyrics, graphic novel scenes, and other day dreams, and, in sharing them, I realized that I was a natural storyteller and author. Dropping out of college a second time after receiving a bachelor's degree in business, I now know there is no risk I wouldn't take pursuing that for which my heart was made. Author website at http: //www.nbylotas.com
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0997247266
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You're the Boss, Baby Duck!
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From School Library Journal PreS. With the same pizzazz she displayed in In the Rain with Baby Duck (1995) and Baby Duck and the Bad Eyeglasses (1996, both Candlewick), Baby Duck now struggles with second-child syndrome. Her parents, completely taken up with the new sibling, Hot Stuff, are totally unaware of their older child's left-out feelings. Once again, Grampa comes to the rescue and makes Baby Duck feel good about herself, allowing her to accept her new sister. The fact that Baby is the older sibling may confuse some youngsters, but they will relate to Barton's generous images and soft colors. A predictable story in the sibling-rivalry genre, the book can be used with Kevin Henkes's Julius, the Baby of the World (Greenwillow, 1990), Martha Alexander's When the New Baby Comes, I'm Moving Out (Dial, 1992), Brigitte Weninger's Will You Mind the Baby, Davy? (North-South, 1997), and Carol D. Shields's I Wish My Brother Was a Dog (Dutton, 1997); for those seeking an alternative, Tomie dePaola's The Baby Sister (Putman, 1996) features a child looking forward to the new baby's arrival.?Barbara Elleman, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WICopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Michael Dummett (Philosophy Now)
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Review This is a superb book that clarifies the difficult thought of one of the towering figures of recent philosophy. ( Choice ) From the Back Cover "Weiss's book is an important contribution. It presents a compelling picture of Dummett's philosophical character and outlook, as well as of the detailed development of his work, and should thereby help readers to appreciate both the integration and the force of Dummett's thought. On topics such as the significance of normalization proofs and problems in formulating anti-realism about the past, it has significant innovations of its own to offer."--Peter Sullivan, University of Stirling About the Author Bernhard Weiss is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Wales, Lampeter. Read more
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The Tallest Tree House
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Review Young readers glean that antithetical personalities can work beautifully together and that contrapuntal viewpoints can produce an amazing synthesis.... Sweetly offers essential, timely lessons about aligning with those different from oneself.― Kirkus Reviews This sweet story is ideally illustrated in MacKay's signature, light-filled diorama style, set in an enchanted forest of gentle greens, yellows, pinks, and blues. A little drama, a trusty moral, and a happy ending make for a satisfying tale.― Booklist [T]he explicit lessons about friendship will be appreciated by parents and teachers. A possible addition for early makers and fans of tree and/or fairy houses.― School Library Journal About the Author Elly MacKay is the creator of Butterfly Park, If You Hold a Seed , Shadow Chasers , and Waltz of the Snowflakes . Her artwork is recognized worldwide and sold online. Elly lives by Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada, with her husband and children.
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076246299X
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Ejercicios sistémicos: Movimientos esenciales y prácticas sanadoras de las Nuevas Constelaciones Familiares
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From the Back Cover El campo de las Constelaciones Familiares ha evolucionado desde que Bert Hellinger iniciara las Constelaciones Familiares en 1980. El mismo Hellinger anunciaba en 2005 las Nuevas Constelaciones o Constelaciones del Espíritu y, desde entonces, Brigitte Champetier de Ribes ha proseguido la evolución de las Constelaciones, profundizando en las Nuevas Constelaciones Familiares e introduciendo las Constelaciones Cuánticas. En esta última obra la autora ofrece ejercicios prácticos y reflexiones teóricas basadas en los últimos desarrollos de este gran Campo que son las Constelaciones Familiares. Las prácticas sanadoras ofrecidas aquí unen la sistémica y la fenomenología de las constelaciones con el Análisis Transaccional, la PNL y la autohipnosis de Milton Erickson, la Nueva Medicina Germánica, las últimas comprensiones de la cuántica y la genética cuántica del científico ruso P. Gariaev (1941-2020). About the Author Brigitte Champetier de Ribes vive en España desde 1972 y dirige en Madrid el Instituto de Constelaciones Familiares que lleva su nombre. Imparte, además, talleres y formación on line y presencial tanto en España como en América Latina. Su web, www.insconsfa.com, recibe visitantes del mundo entero y ofrece la hemeroteca más completa sobre Bert Hellinger. Su material gratuito de creación propia ―ejercicios, vídeos, meditaciones y lecturas― acerca las constelaciones familiares a cientos de miles de personas. Todos sus libros están publicados por Gaia Ediciones, y varios de ellos se han convertido en referentes para diferentes formaciones de todo el mundo.
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Up to the Plate: The All American Girls Baseball League (Sports Legacy)
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From School Library Journal Grade 5-9-This title takes a personal look at the league and its players. The author's acknowledgements indicate that much of the information was gathered through interviews and correspondence with the players and others associated with the AAGPBL. Unfortunately, no direct documentation is provided, even though quotes are used liberally. Many of the candid black-and-white photographs that are peppered throughout were also obtained from those involved with the league. Sue Macy's A Whole New Ball Game (Holt, 1993) is still the best book on the subject, though its reading level is more advanced. Trudy Hanmer's All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (New Discovery, 1994) is comparable to Galt's title in format and reading level, but is more of an overall history of women in baseball. Up to the Plate provides an intimate look at the AAGPBL and its participants and will serve well as a supplement to Macy's in-depth history. Tom S. Hurlburt, La Crosse Public Library, WI Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The Last Orphan (The Orphan Ship)
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About the Author Author Sterling R. Walker has been writing since she was old enough tospell, filling notebooks and -- more recently - laptops, with herstories. She earned a BA in English from North Carolina StateUniversity, with an emphasis in Creative Writing. The Orphan Ship is her first published young adult science fiction novel. It's received goodreviews and was awarded a 2012 silver medal from Children's LiteraryClassics. Walker's exciting sequel to The Orphan Ship, TheLost Sheep, was published in October, 2013. The final book in thetrilogy, The Last Orphan, was published in December, 2014. In February,2016 she released The Orphan Ship Trilogy on Kindle, which combines allthree books into one volume. She is currently working on book one in anew YA SF series. Sterling R. Walker lives in North Logan,Utah, with her husband of 29 years and four of her six children. Heroldest son is married, and she has one grandson. He attends NC StateUniversity, along with her oldest daughter. Sterling is a Christian(Latter-day Saints), listens to metal and alternative rock music, likesto travel internationally, and is addicted to dark chocolate with seasalt. She is also launching an editing business in fall, 2017, calledSterling Edits. (Website under construction.) Visit her blog atSterlingRWalker.blogspot.com.
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If It Takes a Lifetime
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About the Author Bruce Whitehead has worked in the Computer Software industry for 50 years. He started as a mainframe computer programmer back in the 60's and progressed through the ranks from systems analyst to subject matter expert, and then Project Manager. He owned and operated his own software consulting firm for almost ten years. Bruce is currently a Senior Project Manager for a leading HealthCare service provider. He lives with his wife Jane and their grandson Jake, in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Modern Real Analysis (Graduate Texts in Mathematics, 278)
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Review “This book provides an accessible self-contained introduction to modern real analysis suitable for graduate students with an understanding of advanced calculus. It may also provide a useful reference for more experienced mathematicians. The focus of the book is on measure and integration, which are nicely connected to closely related topics such as bounded variations and absolutely continuous functions representations theorems for linear functionals, Sovolev spaces and distribution.” (Gareth Speight, Mathematical Reviews, October, 2018) From the Back Cover This first year graduate text is a comprehensive resource in real analysis based on a modern treatment of measure and integration. Presented in a definitive and self-contained manner, it features a natural progression of concepts from simple to difficult. Several innovative topics are featured, including differentiation of measures, elements of Functional Analysis, the Riesz Representation Theorem, Schwartz distributions, the area formula, Sobolev functions and applications to harmonic functions. Together, the selection of topics forms a sound foundation in real analysis that is particularly suited to students going on to further study in partial differential equations. This second edition of Modern Real Analysis contains many substantial improvements, including the addition of problems for practicing techniques, and an entirely new section devoted to the relationship between Lebesgue and improper integrals. Aimed at graduate students with an understanding of advanced calculus, the text will also appeal to more experienced mathematicians as a useful reference. About the Author William P. Ziemer is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Indiana University, and is the author of the highly influential GTM (vol. 120), Weakly Differentiable Functions . Monica Torres is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University, specializing in geometric measure theory and partial differential equations. Read more
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3319646281
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Expressive Arts Education and Therapy Discoveries in a Dance Theatre Lab through Creative Process-based Research (Arts, Creativities, and Learning Environments in Global Perspectives, 3)
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About the Author Markus Scott-Alexander , PhD, is senior faculty at The European Graduate School and director of World Arts Organization. Relevant to this writing, his article on the importance of response-time in education, "The Pause", was published in Poiesis .
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Amish Country Amnesia
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About the Author By sixth grade, Meghan Carver knew she wanted to write. After earning a degree in English from Millikin University, she detoured to law school, earning a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University. She then worked in immigration law and taught Comp 101 at the local college. Now, she homeschools her six children with her college professor husband. When she isn’t writing, homeschooling, or planning the family’s next travel adventure, she is active in her church, sews for her kidlets, and reads.
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Green Hawaii: A Guide to a Sustainable and Energy Efficient Home
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About the Author Kevin J. Whitton is the managing editor for FreeSurf Magazine on the North Shore of Oahu and contributing writer to regional, national and international publications. An avid naturalist and botanical hobbyist, he is also the author of Rain, Beans and Rice: Memoirs of Life in a Costa Rican Rain Forest, an adventure travel memoir based on his three-month experience as a trail guide in a private rain forest preserve. He has lived in California, Colorado, Mexico and Australia and now resides with his wife and two cats on Oahu.
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The Vengeance of Mothers: The Journals of Margaret Kelly & Molly McGill: A Novel (One Thousand White Women Series, 2)
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Review "[Laura] Hicks captures the compelling emotions of these desperate women as they escape their former lives of hardship and dare to dream of a freedom they haven’t yet known." - Booklist , Starred Review "In this sequel to ONE THOUSAND WHITE WOMEN, Laura Hicks reprises her superb narration and is joined by Erik Steele, who presents the several male characters in this audiobook. .. Hicks gives a lively, vivacious performance, as she did in the audiobook's predecessor. Steele is a wonderful complement to Hicks --his baritone voice is just as versatile and clear as Hicks's, he's able to credibly render a variety of accents." - AudioFile Praise for Jim Fergus: "It's is a gripping tale, a history lesson infused with both sadness at the violence perpetuated against the Cheyenne and awe at the endurance of this remarkable group of women." ― Booklist, starred review“The best writing transports readers to another time and place, so that when they reluctantly close the book, they are astonished to find themselves returned to their everyday lives. One Thousand White Women is such a book. Jim Fergus so skillfully envelops us in the heart and mind of his main character, May Dodd, that we weep when she mourns, we shake our fist at anyone who tries to sway her course, and our hearts pound when she is in danger.” ― Colorado Springs Gazette “An impressive historical...terse, convincing, and affecting.” ― Kirkus Reviews on One Thousand White Women From the Artist Jim Fergus; read by Laura Hicks and Erik Steele
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142728945X
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Poirot Investigates: A Hercule Poirot Collection (Hercule Poirot Mysteries)
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About the Author Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Her books have sold more than a billion copies in English and another billion in a hundred foreign languages. She died in 1976, after a prolific career spanning six decades.
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0062986376
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Modern Classics Road To Wigan Pier (Penguin Modern Classics)
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About the Author Peter Davison is Research Professor of English at De Montfort University, Leicester. He edited the twenty volumes of Orwell's collected works, as well as his diaries.
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0141185295
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The Blaft Anthology of Tamil Pulp Fiction: Volume 2
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Review Crisp, lightly fried and unexpectedly spicy – like a fresh rava masala dosa. --Jonathan Gil Harris in The Asian Age Blaft's second pulp-fiction anthology is out and it's every bit as enjoyable as its predecessor... the best of these stories open windows to worlds where new and progressive ideas are slowly being assimilated and where minor triumphs are hard-won. And of course, most of them are supremely entertaining too. --Jai Arjun Singh, Ultrabrown Blaft Publications published their first volume of Tamil pulp fiction in 2008 and it was delightful. Now, it's time for round two. This time, there are only seven novellas and some hilarious illustrations. This makes for less of a range but the stories are just as lurid. Pritham Chakravarthy's translations are superb. The reader is always aware that the intrigues and excesses weren't conceived in English. Yet, the Tamil-flecked English reads fluently, and the twists and tangles are bound to keep the reader hooked. --Deepanjana Pal, Mumbai Boss About the Author Rakesh Khanna was born in California, where he studied mathematics and classical percussion. He co-founded the alternative publishing house Blaft in Chennai in 2008. He is the editor of THE BLAFT ANTHOLOGY OF TAMIL PULP FICTION VOL. I and VOL. II and co-editor of the graphic anthology THE OBLITERARY JOURNAL.
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Where s Doggie?
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About the Author Jennifer Benes resides in Missouri with her family and two dogs. She loves spending time with her Husband, 7 Children, and 6 Grandchildren. She is passionate about studying the Bible, and leading women in Bible studies.
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1664215530
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Skeleton Coast: Oregon Files #4 (The Oregon Files)
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From AudioFile Kudos to the unnamed editor who trimmed SKELETON COAST down to a slim six CDs without losing the flavor of the material. And congrats to reader Jason Culp for breathing life into the story of the poor man's Indiana Jones. The novel features not Dirk Pitt, but the team of Juan Cabrillo and Sloane Macintyre as they search for a fortune in stolen raw diamonds lost in the Kalahari in 1896. Culp lends credibility to the characters and the Saturday afternoon movie serial of a story. If you like Cussler's previous work, you won't be disappointed. M.S. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the paperback edition. Review The guy I read Tom Clancy Cussler is hard to beat Daily Mail --This text refers to the paperback edition. About the Author Clive Cussler is the author of many New York Times bestsellers, most recently The Thief , The Storm , and The Tombs . He lives in Arizona. --This text refers to the paperback edition. Read more
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George Mason: The Founding Father Who Gave Us the Bill of Rights
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About the Author William G. Hyland, Jr., a native of Virginia, received his B.A. from the University of Alabama and a J.D. from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. A former prosecutor, Hyland is a trial lawyer with over twenty-six years of litigation experience. His publications have appeared in the law journals of the University of Texas and University of Richmond, as well as in the American Journal of Trial Advocacy , including his article, “A Civil Action: Hemings v. Jefferson.” Before law school, he worked with a Top Secret security clearance for the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency in Washington, D.C. Hyland serves on Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commission and is a member of the Virginia and New York Historical Societies. He now lives and writes in Tampa Bay, Florida.
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The 21st-Century Brain: Explaining, Mending and Manipulating the Mind
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About the Author Hilary Rose is a sociologist of science. Her most recent book is Love Power and Knowledge: Towards a Feminist Transformation of the Sciences. Steven Rose is a neurobiologist. His most recent books are The Making of Memory and Lifelines: Biology, Freedom, Determinism.
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Where Trains Collide
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About the Author Amber Holcomb (Stokes) is an indie author and freelance editor living below the majestic mountains of Montana with her adventurous husband. Previously, she worked in marketing for a Christian publisher for nearly three years. Her passion for books compelled her to earn a bachelor's degree in English and now fuels her work with words in this new season of life.
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1721087877
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Quarry Steps In: A Tony Quarry / Carolina Mystery
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About the Author Raised in New York City and Kings Park, New York, writer RJ McCarthy has lived in the South for much of his adult life. He received his Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1972 and worked as a Clinical Psychologist before retiring in 2006 to devote himself to writing full-time. McCarthy is a member of the Virginia Writer's Club, the North Carolina Writers Network, and the Franklin County Arts Council. He's been writing fiction for 40 years and has a binder full of rejections to prove it. Quarry Steps Up, crime fiction, was his first published novel. Wilhelmina: An Imagined Memoir, the reclaimed story of a beloved, early Twentieth Century, African-American woman, was his second publication. Married and the father of two adult children, he and his wife, Susan, reside with two dogs and three cats in Henderson, North Carolina.
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The Cambridge Companion to the Cello (Cambridge Companions to Music)
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Book Description A compact and authoritative survey of the cello, examining its history, repertory, teaching methods, technical developments and distinguished cellists. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description This is a compact, composite and authoritative survey of the history and development of the cello from its origins to the present day. Its carefully structured series of thirteen essays deals with the history and construction of the cello and bow, discusses the careers of the most distinguished cellists through history, surveys the repertory of the instrument in unprecedented detail and reviews teaching methods, technical developments and issues of performance practice. It is the most comprehensive book ever to be published about the instrument. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Blackstone's Police Q&A: Four Volume Pack 2018 (Blackstone's Police Manuals)
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About the Author John Watson, Former Police Inspector, and qualified police trainer and assessor ,Huw Smart, Former Chief Inspector, South Wales Police Huw Smart is a former Chief Inspector for South Wales Police, having retired with over 33 years' policing service. He is a qualified police trainer and assessor and has over 15 years' experience in writing multiple-choice questions. Huw is also the author of the Blackstone's Custody Officer's Manualand since retiring, has become a Senior Lecturer on the Police Sciences Degree course at the University of South Wales, lecturing on Police Duties and Law.John Watson is a retired Inspector. He is a trained and experienced multiple-choice question writer with extensive experience in training police law students. He is also the author of the Blackstone's Police Manual 2017: Road Policing.
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0198806264
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Silent Night Threat (Love Inspired Suspense)
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About the Author Michelle Karl is an unabashed bibliophile and romantic suspense author. She lives in Canada with her husband and several critters, including a co-dependent cat and an opinionated parrot. When she’s not reading and consuming copious amounts of coffee, she writes the stories she’d like to find in her ‘to be read’ pile. She also loves animals, world music and eating the last piece of cheesecake. Visit her at www.michellekarl.com.
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0373457456
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The Scorpion's Sweet Venom: The Diary of a Brazilian Call Girl
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Review 'An intriguing mixture of autobiography and advice on sexual technique' --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. About the Author Bruna Surfistinha grew up in Sao Paulo. She left school at 17 and became a high-class call girl. She also wrote about her life on her web diary which became a sensation in Brazil receiving over 20,000 hits a day. Bruna is now a 21-year-old just-retired call girl who plans to settle down with her boyfriend (a former client) and is going to university to read psychology. This is her first book and has already sold over quarter of a million copies in Brazil. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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Comptines pour doigts et menottes
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From the Back Cover « J'ai deux menottes acrobates / Voici la gauche, voici la droite... » 30 comptines rigolotes à mimer avec les tout-petits dont les doigts et menottes ne demandent qu'à bouger et s'agiter. 30 comptines mises en musique avec brio que petits et grands s'amuseront à répéter à la crèche, à l'école ou à la maison. About the Author Frédérick Mansot est né en 1967. Diplômé de l'école Émile Cohl en 1989, il y enseigne aujourd'hui. Chez Actes Sud Junior, il a illustré une quinzaine d'albums dont les best-sellers de Lisa Bresner («Le Secret d'un prénom»). On lui doit récemment« L'Étoile de Noël »chez L'Élan vert, «Le Fil d'or de Fatinou» chez Gautier Languereau et toute la collection des "Mine de rien" chez Gallimard Jeunesse (textes de Catherine Dolto). Frédérick Mansot avait déjà collaboré avec Luc Jacquet sur son précédent film «Le Renard et l'enfant» (album éponyme paru chez Hachette Jeunesse).
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Ollie's Gift (1)
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About the Author Maria Roncari rarely leaves you wondering what she really meant to say - in person or on paper.She discovered her writer's voice at age thirteen when her parents refused an agent's offer to bring her to NYC to dance. Armed with a sharpened No.2 pencil, Maria wrote the eighth grade spring play that year, (that's right) about a dad who dashed his daughter's dreams and hilariously suffered the consequences for it. Those dashed dreams began her love affair with writing.Maria holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and for more than four decades has successfully written, taught, produced, and directed in the arenas of education, entertainment, and communication. For nine years, she has skillfully written and officiated hundreds of personal Love Story Marriage Ceremonies; and the end of 2016 begins her fourteenth year in Entertainment at Universal Orlando. Discerning the ever-changing demons and delights of the human condition is the flame that keeps Maria's passion to write burning. For this author, every one of us is a living, breathing story just waiting to be told – and life is the kaleidoscopic background for the adventures.
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The Charm School
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From the Inside Flap ry strange -- and sinister -- is going on in the Russian woods at Borodino. In a place called Mrs. Ivanova's Charm School, young KGB agents are being taught by American POW's how to be model citizens of the USA. The Soviet goal -- to infiltrate the United States undetected. When an unsuspecting American tourist stumbles upon this secret, he sets in motion a CIA investigation that will reveal horrifying police state savagery and superpower treachery.A chilling story of cold war espionage, The Charm School is relentlessly suspenseful right up to its white-knuckle ending! About the Author James Naughton has appeared in the films A Stranger is Watching, The Glass Menagerie, Cat's Eye, The Paper Chase, and The Good Mother and has starred in City of Angels and Whose Life is it Anyway? on Broadway.
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Shadow Soul: this summer's must-read crime thriller (DI Tudor Manx)
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About the Author Dylan is a native, Anglesey-born Welshman who now lives in Oakland, California with his wife Laura and daughter, Isabella. He has worked as a media executive and copywriter at various TV networks and advertising agencies both in London and San Francisco. Currently, he is owner and Creative Director of Jones Digital Media, a video content agency. Dylan was born on Anglesey and moved away when he was seven years old to the Northeast of England. His family then moved to the Wirral for several years before settling back on Anglesey when he was fourteen. Dylan studied Communication Arts and Media at the University of Leeds, then moved to Cardiff, working for S4C. In 1993 he relocated to London as a Creative Director with Channel 4 TV. Today, he lives in Oakland, California. His parents, sister and most of his immediate family still live on the island. Anglesey Blue is the first in a series of crime novels featuring the sardonic, sharp-witted but troubled detective, Detective Inspector Tudor Manx. Dylan’s life, both on and off the island, inspired him to develop the series. "I love to use my imagination to create believable characters in a setting I know well," Dylan says. "I want DI Tudor Manx and all the supporting characters to live in readers' minds for many years. I'm looking forward to writing more of Tudor's journey as he confronts the demons of his past to find the peace and redemption he's searching for."
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Teaching Art in a Postmodern World: Theories, Teacher Reflections and Interpretive Frameworks
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About the Author Lee Emery (Ph.D.) is Associate Professor in arts education at The University of Melbourne. She is a past editor of Australian Art Education and an honorary life member of the Australian Institute of Art Education.
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Why Be Good?: Seeking Our Best Selves in a Challenging World
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From Publishers Weekly Sherwin (Crafting the Soul, etc.), who is a rabbi, brings his extensive background in religious studies (he's vice-president of the Spetus Institute of Jewish Studies, in Chicago) to the question of ethics. This slim, readable volume of essays begins with four chapters providing an excellent overview of ethical principles and the most common moral codes: utilitarianism, relativism and "rule-based morality," or moral absolutism. The subsequent essays are uneven, however. Some pontificate on evils such as greed, while others tell long stories on topics such as friendship and seem to have little to do with the question of ethics. Some answers to Sherwin's title query are buried within the text here and there, however, as the author asserts that people should be good in order to fulfill our "mission as a human being," to nurture "our spiritual development," to balance and correct "the destructive ravages of moral vices," to "create one's life as a work of art" and to be happy. Claiming that America is currently in "a state of moral emergency" for which we are all responsible, Sherwin promotes religion as the ultimate solution and answer to the problem, and to the titular question. Unfortunately, he ends on a largely negative note ("Ours has become a pathological society"), missing the opportunity to leave readers feeling positive and encouraged to follow his advice and "make virtuous living a habit." Author tour. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. About the Author BYRON L. SHERWIN, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized educator, theologian, and scholar, specializing in ethics, Kabbalah, and Jewish mysticism. He is the author of 18 books and more than one hundred articles and monographs. He is currently vice president of the Spurtus Institute of Jewish Studies in Chicago, Illinois, where he lives.
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0875965318
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Trilogía Fuego 2. Ciudades de cenizas (Spanish Edition)
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About the Author Joana Marcús (Mallorca, 2000). Actualmente estudia Psicología y vive con su familia en un pequeño pueblo de la isla. Se inició como escritora en Wattpad, donde sus novelas han obtenido diversos reconocimientos y premios.
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And the Winner Is...: Using Awards Programs to Promote Your Company and Encourage Your Employees
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Review Awards aren't just a sign of success anymore, they are a specific means of achieving success. Customers make a decision based on who wins awards in your field, so do employees and competitors. John Leverence's And The Winner Is. . . tells you how to use existing awards programs to your advantage whatever your business or profession. And The Winner Is. . . shares insiders' secrets of how to work the system and exploit the results. And, if a region or line of work doesn't have an awards program, And The Winner Is. . . shows you how to start one. And The Winner Is. . . is quite literally a kind of "user's manual" for using awards programs to promote your company and encourage your employees. -- Midwest Book Review
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Money Is My Friend
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About the Author Publisher and author since the mid 70's. Money Is My Friend has been published in 13 languages. Author offers consulting services via telephone to Emerging Entrepreneurs throughout North America and has taught courses in 16 countries.
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0961013222
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Rescuing Used Coonhounds
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About the Author Ann M. Jayne wears many hats, even though she really doesn't like to wear hats. When she is not writing (she is currently working on her fifth book), Ann is a yoga teacher and free-lance photographer/writer, in addition to being a wife, mom, Christian, and lover of animals. While dogs and horses are her passion, Ann also enjoys watching and feeding the many whitetail deer at her house. Her schedule allows her time to work with the Animal Rescue League of Okemah to save abandoned and abused dogs and cats. Spending time with her family, including her horse, beagle, and rescued Treeing Walker Coonhound, as well as traveling the world, are Ann's favorite things to do. Although Ann never planned on becoming an active dog rescuer, a stray coonhound named Casey changed things for her as well as her perspective. So much so that she knew that she needed to write down Casey's story and tell it to as many people as possible so they could read about it and learn from it. Rescuing and writing have become her mission and ministry and are things she plans to do for a long, long time. Ann doesn't plan on changing the world, but she does plan on changing the world for neglected and abused animals, as she did for Casey and Bowie, and hopefully countless others.
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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do; But It Doesn't Have to Be: A Divorce Survival Guide
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About the Author Jeff Alford is a recognized divorce and child custody attorney who focuses his practice on high conflict, high asset family law cases. Jeff has been invited to speak before numerous groups of trial lawyers, family law practitioners, paralegals and others on the subject of divorce, child custody and family law. Jeff is the founder of the Alford Law Office and brings a client-centered approach to divorce and child custody litigation. He focuses on practical approaches to resolve cases where possible through settlement, alternative dispute resolution and mediation. Jeff is also a veteran of the courtroom having tried numerous divorce and child custody cases all over Kentucky and Illinois, representing clients from, literally, all over the world. Jeff is married to his high school sweetheart, Jill. They have have four children, way too many dogs, and a cat of questionable mental health.
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Liturgy and Contemplation in Byrd's Gradualia
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Review '[Kerry McCarthy] takes us on a guided tour through Byrd's spiritual and contemplative world, with a thoroughness and authority that no previous writer can match... her book's implications for performance are profound.' - Early Music 'Kerry McCarthy's excellent book is the first devoted entirely to Gradualia... McCarthy's writing is clear and eminently readable. The book is well-presented... It is a major addition to the scholarly literature on Byrd.' - Music and Letters 'McCarthy's book stands at the vanguard of musicolgical synthesis for this period, promising to offer useful insights for analysts in adjoining disciplines' - Ecclesiastical History About the Author Kerry McCarthy is Assistant Professor of Musicology at Duke University.
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0415978610
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The Licensing Business Handbook 7th Edition
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About the Author Karen Raugust was the editor of The Licensing Letter, the authoritative newsletter on the licensing business published by EPM Communications from 1990 to 1996. Currently, Ms. Raugust is a freelance writer specializing in licensing, entertainment, and business, contributing to more than 50 publications.
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The Long Shot
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Review Reviewed by David Korson for Readers' Favorite The Long Shot by Chris Carpenter is a beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book about an underestimated racehorse. Although well-trained, the odds were stacked against the spirited filly that was to race on the Saratoga track. Despite rain adding complications to the race day, her trainers knew the young horse would give it her all. Anticipation quickly became exhilaration when the race finally began, and everyone in the stands saw the underrated filly take the lead. But could a horse that was such a long shot win the race against six other capable horses?Many rhyming children's books use silly verses or made-up words to entertain toddlers, but none compare to the emotional engagement Chris Carpenter offers in his poetry. Geared toward young ones, the rhythmic lyrics are short and have a perfect tempo for reading aloud. The storyline builds anticipation slowly, breaking into frenzied excitement when the race finally begins. Complementing the poetic tale, beautiful custom-painted artwork adorns each page, adding a traditional yet inviting feel to the book. I appreciate how encompassing the imagery is, allowing me to thoroughly visualize the setting and appreciate the enthusiasm of a horse race even though I haven't personally been to a track. Select phrases and terms that may be new to younger audiences enable opportunities for discussion on horses and horse racing. Meanwhile, the book's overall theme of overcoming impediments and doubts is motivational. With emotive poetry and exceptional illustrations, The Long Shot is an inspirational story that fully engages your senses.
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Lucky to Live in Georgia (Arcadia Kids)
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Review "..the real magic is a refreshing use of art -- whether it's the eye-grabbing photos of "The Wise Animal Handbook" or the clever illustrations of "Lucky to Live in…" -- coupled with Jerome's "you haven't read this before" poetry aimed at the young crowd. That both books are "Read Together, Do Together" projects set in a sturdy large-format hardcover binding means that the $16.99 cover (steeply discounted by several booksellers) is worth the price of admission. These are books both you and your 4-year-old will treasure two decades hence." Watauga Democrat The Lucky to Live in... series was awarded 2017 BOOK OF THE YEAR from Creative Child Magazine in the interactive memory book category."This work, I quickly discovered, is an intriguing twist on scrapbooking fundamentals. The magic in her work is the book's composition. Kate's style elicits and creates a dialogue between the parent (and other adults) and the child. For example, the child just does not by rote fill in the blanks to questions such as where do you live? Rather she raises the idea of their roots." Zebra About the Author Kate B. Jerome is a seasoned publishing executive and award-winning author who has written more than 100 children's books, including Who Was Amelia Earhart? of the New York Times' bestselling biography series. She recently completed a Fellowship at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute and is an expert in (and passionate proponent of) intergenerational communication. See her TEDx talk to learn more.
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0738527807
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Las armas y las letras
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Book Description Una mirada libre, minuciosa y completa sobre la literatura en la guerra civil española. About the Author Andrés Trapiello nació en Manzaneda de Torío, León, en 1953, y desde 1975 vive en Madrid. Es autor de ocho novelas, entre ellas Los amigos del crimen perfecto (2003) o Los confines (2009), premiadas con los galardones más prestigiosos a nivel nacional, como el Premio Nadal, e internacionales. También es autor de un diario titulado Salón de pasos perdidos, del que han aparecido veintitrés entregas. Como ensayista ha publicado, entre otras obras, Las armas y las letras (1994, 2010, 2019); es además el autor de la prestigiosa traducción al castellano actual del Quijote, publicada en 2015, y de varios libros de poemas. Ha recibido, entre otros, el premio de las Letras de la Comunidad de Madrid (2003), el de Castilla y León (2011) al conjunto de su obra y el Premio de los libreros de Madrid (2020) por su libro más reciente, Madrid.
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The Ring of the Queen
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About the Author Terri Dixon is the well traveled internet writer, blogger, and photographer known as Nina Kindred. She has written over 12 stories on Fictionpress since 2004. The Ring of the Queen is her first self published full length novel. She has been writing her weekly travel blog, "Adventures for Anyone" on Blogger for five years. She has been showing and selling her photography on Cafepress, Zazzle, and Pixels for several years. When she is not traveling, writing, working, or taking photos, she is spending time with her husband and son in the Northwest Hills of Connecticut where she lives.
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Modeling and Approximation in Heat Transfer
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Book Description This book describes the approach to engineering solutions through simplified modeling of important physical features and approximating their behavior. About the Author Leon R. Glicksman is Professor of Building Technology and Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He founded and served as the head of the Building Technology Program for 25 years. He has worked on fluidized beds, glass forming, natural ventilation, and sustainable design for developing countries. He is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). He was awarded the 1970 ASME Melville Medal, the 1969 ASME Robert T. Knapp Award and the 2008 ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award.John H. Lienhard V has been a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for about 30 years, working in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid flow and desalination. Lienhard is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and a registered professional engineer. His awards include the 1988 National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award, the 2012 ASME Technical Communities Globalization Medal, the 2015 ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award, and several teaching awards.
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1107012171
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Cyborg Selves (Routledge Science and Religion Series)
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Review 'In her thoroughly researched and highly interesting book, Dr Thweatt-Bates explores the challenges and implications of transhumanism for Christian theological discourse. Her work is an important and notable contribution, and testimony to the fact that theological reflection is not always an afterthought. Thweatt-Bates' reflections provide food for future thought on what it means to be human when facing the new problems that transhumanism in various forms presents to us.' Jan-Olav Henriksen, Norwegian School of Theology, Oslo 'Christian thinkers have paid virtually no attention to the post-human future of cyborg selves. That future is a technological and medical inevitability so theologians and ethicists had better get up to speed, and quickly. Cyborg Selves is the perfect book to get them started on understanding the meaning of a post-human future for Christian theology.' Wesley J. Wildman, Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics, Boston University ’Thweatt-Bates has opened up a significant area of conversation between various contextual theologies and posthumanism and has done some significant work in contributing to this dialogue. The text would be very useful for anyone wanting to be introduced to posthumanism and the many theological and philosophical issues at play in the conversation today.’ Journal of Religion, Media and Digital Culture About the Author Jeanine Thweatt-Bates holds a Ph.D. in Theology and Science from Princeton Theological Seminary, and is currently Assistant Professor of Theology at New Brunswick Theological Seminary and an instructor with the Science for Ministry Institute at Princeton Theological Seminary.
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1138261157
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Abicus Turne and the Time Locks
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Review "The tale, at the crossroads of middle grade and YA, is... nicely balanced. Problems beget solutions beget problems in an exciting, well-paced progression...an inventive and lively escapade." - Kirkus Reviews About the Author Robert Roth lives in Indian Trail, North Carolina with his wife Diane. They have two grown children and a large extended family, which is a source of endless entertainment. Formerly a software developer and project manager, Robert now enjoys spending his free time on various outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, and bicycling. These pursuits take him to various beautiful locations where he can also exercise his passion for nature photography. Other interests include movies and reading, especially on the topics of science, faith and lucid dreams, which are often reflected in his writings.
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1649454139
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Desert Wisdom: Sayings from the Desert Fathers
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About the Author Henri J.M. Nouwen, who died in 1996, was a Dutch priest and the pastor of L'Arche Daybreak Community in Toronto, Canada. He remains one of the most popular and honored spiritual writers of our time. His many books include Adam: God's Beloved and Jesus: A Gospel. Yoshi Nomura, a Japanese artist and theologya, was introduced to the desert fathers while studying with Henri Nouwen at Yale Divinity School. He lives in Tokyo.
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1570753717
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Covenant of Blood: Circumcision and Gender in Rabbinic Judaism (Chicago Studies in the History of Judaism)
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From the Back Cover A circumcision watch in the 1990s, if one can imagine such a thing, would have turned up other signs of debate regarding this time-honored Jewish practice. About the Author Lawrence A. Hoffman is professor of liturgy at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York. His many books include The Art of Public Prayer, Beyond the Text, and Canonization of the Synagogue Service . Hoffman co-edits Two Liturgical Traditions , a series exploring worship in Judaism and Christianity from antiquity to today.
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0226347834
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A Lost Tribe
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About the Author William King was born in Kilflynn, County Kerry, in 1945. He studied at University College Dublin and Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, and is parish priest at Rathmines. He is the author of novels The Strangled Impulse (1997, 2014), Swansong (2001), Leaving Ardglass (2008) and Is That All There Is (2013).
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1843517140
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Anthropology Essentials (Essentials Study Guides)
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From the Back Cover REA’s Essentials is an insightful series of practical and informative study guides covering nearly 100 subjects. Our Anthropology study guide is packed with student-friendly topic reviews that explain everything about Anthropology. It’s a handy resource when preparing for Anthropology exams or doing homework, and it makes a great textbook companion. The Essentials of Anthropology is also an invaluable resource for Anthropology teachers outlining a course curriculum, writing exams, and developing classroom assignments.
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0878917225
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Chinese Lyricism
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About the Author Burton Watson is one of the world's best-known translators from the Chinese and Japanese. His translations include The Lotus Sutra, The Vimalakirti Sutra, Ryokan: Zen Monk-Poet of Japan, Saigyo: Poems of a Mountain Home, and The Columbia Book of Chinese Poetry: From Early Times to the Thirteenth Century, all published by Columbia.
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0231034652
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How to Love a Crocodile
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From the Author This is a story near and dear to my heart. The inspiration comes from my own childhood when my grandmother came to babysit my brother and I for the first time. It was through this experience that I learned to develop my appreciation for storytelling. I hope the gift she gave me as a child is passed onto other children in the world. About the Author Corey Machado is an award winning video producer & educator from New York who loves to tell stories. He has helped some of the world's top organizations with their production, advertising, promotion, and marketing needs. This is his first time publishing a children's book.
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B09KF4CCMY
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Discover It! A Better Vocabulary, The Better Way
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About the Author Education: Ph.D., English Education, The American University, Washington, D.C., 1973. B.A., Social Sciences, The University of the Philippines, Quezon City, 1955. Additional graduate work in linguistics, history, computer literacy, technical writing, music, religion, and English at the following schools: University of Virginia; George Washington University; George Mason University; James Madison University; New Orleans Seminary. Speaking Engagements and Writing Activities: Addressed various local, state and regional educational associations on inductive learning. Held seminars on the book for the Northern Virginia Writing Project (George Mason University), as well as for various college classes. Was the featured workshop leader for Fairfax County Public Schools foreign language back-to-school in service program; have made presentations to the teachers of talented and gifted of Fairfax County (Virginia), and to Prince George's County (Maryland). Present on a continuing gratis basis one-hour programs on Latin and Greek for talented and gifted sixth graders in Fairfax County. Addressed the faculty and students at the Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, on the importance of Latin and Greek in science and technology. Have been interviewed on national public radio as well as on educational radio and television; the programs are rebroadcast on 25 regional stations.
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0937600016
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Philosophers at War: The Quarrel between Newton and Leibniz
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Book Description A blow-by-blow account of the celebrated controversy over the invention of the calculus.
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052152489X
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Iowa Classic Christmas Trivia
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About the Author Carole Marsh is the Founder and CEO of Gallopade International, an award-winning, woman-owned family business founded in 1979 that publishes books and other materials intended to guide, inspire and inform children of all ages. Marsh is best known for her children s mystery series called Real Kids! Real Places! America's National Mystery Book Series. Popular among children ages 7-14, this series follows four characters (Mimi, Papa, Christina, and Grant) along educational adventures to more than 48 locations across the U.S. Learning Magazine has awarded the series with the Teacher s Choice Award for the Family, and Midwest Book Review called her mysteries for children as true gems of education and entertainment for young readers.During her 30 years as a children s author, Marsh has been honored with several recognitions including Georgia Author of the Year and Communicator of the Year. She has also received the iParenting Award for Greatest Products, the Excellence in Education award, and been honored for Best Family Books by Learning Magazine. She is also the author of Mary America, First Girl President of the United States, winner of the 2012 Teacher s Choice Award for the Family from Learning Magazine. Over the years, Marsh has been the creative force for more than 15,000 supplemental educational materials that Gallopade currently publishes. Other popular series include all 9 Carole Marsh Mystery series (Real Kids! Real Places!. Around the World in 80 Mysteries, Pretty Darn Scary Mysteries, Awesome Mysteries, Fantasy Field Trips, Postcard Mysteries, Masters of Disasters, The Three Amigos, and Criss Cross Applesauce), The Students Civil War graphic novels for kids, State Stuff series which is available for all 50 States, American Milestones reproducible resource books, and many more!
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0635013975
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Birds of the Lower Colorado River Valley
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From the Back Cover "A tremendous amount of information is included in this book for banders, birders, and people working to restore the 'Nile of the American Southwest'."a"North American Bird Bander" "A report on several years of scientific research undertaken to investigate the ecological relationships among desert riparian wildlife. . . . Well writen and very informative book."a"The Canadian Field Naturalist" "This work is a great achievment."a"Birding"
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0816511748
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Eileen Gray, Designer and Architect
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Review “[This] book reveals Gray to be more than a privileged purveyor of rarefied homewares. She emerges as a creator of strange, haunting interiors, unrealised designs of housing for the homeless and the author of an animal-themed ballet.”—Oliver Wainwright, The Guardian G2 “For those looking to learn more about Gray’s body of work, from her screens to her use of steel tubing to her architectural models, Eileen Gray would be a welcome addition to any bookshelf.”—Madeleine Luckel, Architectural Digest “A tour-de-force of exhaustive research and insightful interpretation.”—Martin Filler, New York Review of Books About the Author Cloé Pitiot is curator of Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and contemporary design at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris. Nina Stritzler-Levine is director of the gallery and curatorial affairs at the Bard Graduate Center, New York.
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0300251068
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Parkland Tales: Stories for 3 a.m. Readings
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About the Author Melissa Powell Gay lives in Richmond, Virginia, USA and has never gotten around to adopting a dog or cats. She writes fictional accounts of stories she believes never actually happened. She is the author of When Are You Leaving and Parkland Tales.
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1535442840
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Dubliners
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Review ". . . the stories have a certain beauty, especially in a new recording from Caedmon Audio. Dubliners will endure not only because it's Joyce, but also because of the people performing it. The list of narrators reads like an Irish who's-who . . . It's worth every minute." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "Aha! So this is what Joyce is supposed to sound like." -- - The Philadelphia Inquirer "Caedmon has done a brilliant job in matching each story to a reader, resulting in fifteen readings as unique and personal as the stories themselves, each one glowing with individuality, color, and nuance." -- The Brazen Head "Even better than reading Joyce is having Joyce read to you, and the readers here are superb..." -- - Bookpage "One of the classiest productions ever released . . . " -- - The New York Post
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0694523003
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The Chef's Apprentice: A Novel
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About the Author Elle Newmark is an award-winning writer whose books are inspired by her travels. She and her husband, a retired physician, have two grown children and five grandchildren. They live in the hills north of San Diego.
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B005EP2ASQ
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Internet Cheat Sheet
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From the Back Cover Que's Cheat Sheet Series offers the busy, beginning PC user just the right amount of information to get started with the Internet. Each chapter has a Basic Survival section that teaches the essentials of that chapter. The author then has "highlighted" important content for you in a different color to stand out. Finally the author gives you additional notes, tips, and shortcuts in the handwritten margin notes. All combine to give the new PC user, a quick, easy way to get connected to the Internet for using and exploring.
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0789718456
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Commanders Of Auschwitz: The SS Officers Who Ran The Largest Nazi Concentration Camp -1940-1945 (Schiffer History Book)
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About the Author Jeremy Dixon has been interested in the Third Reich for thirty-five years and has written four books on the subject. He lives in England and has collected photographs and postcards of Knight’s Cross recipients for a number of years.
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0764321757
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Should I Tell You?
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Review "These inventive, intertwining love stories will have readers hooked." ― Publishers Weekly About the Author With over 10 million copies sold, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Mansell writes irresistible and funny, poignant and romantic tales for women in the tradition of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella and Jojo Moyes. She lives with her partner and their children in Bristol, England.
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1728252539
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The Thinking Executive's Guide to Sustainability (Environmental and Social Sustainabilty for Business Advantage Collection)
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About the Author Santa Barbara, CA; Professor; Fielding Graduate University; Kerul Kassel has a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems Masters in Human Development, both from Fielding Graduate University, and a Masters in Social Ecology from Goddard College. She
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1606494198
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