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Between The Storm And The Rainbow: Award Winning Free Spirit Anthology
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About the Author Marvin D. Wilson is the author of two previously published books, I Romanced the Stone (Memoirs of a Recovering Hippie), and Owen Fiddler. Owen Fiddler has been awarded the prestigious AVATAR award for excellence in spiritual books. Wilson has had articles published in several Ezines, and has been interviewed on hundreds of blogs, radio and TV shows, both over the internet and on the airwaves. He maintains his internationally popular blog at Free Spirit. (http://inspiritandtruths.blogspot.com/) Free Spirit was awarded first place in the 2008 Book Blogger Appreciation Week award contest, in the Christian/Inspirational Fiction category. Wilson is a family man, married for thirty three years, with three adult children and six grandchildren. He has been around the block of life several times, through the ups and downs, and has survived in good enough spirits to desire to write about life, to write about living life on purpose. Wilson is a self-described "non-religious, dogma-free, Maverick spiritualist Christian." He writes books that deliver spiritual and inspirational messages in an engaging, thought provoking, often times humorous, more than often irreverent, sometimes sexy and even ribald way, through the spinning of an entertaining tale. Marvin D Wilson is an editor with All Things That Matter Press and also does freelance editing for other authors. Contact Information: E-mail: [email protected] Primary Blog: http://inspiritandtruths.blogspot.com Secondary Blog: http://tiedyedtirades.blogspot.com
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0982272235
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Goshen Sagas: A Tale of Intrigue and Reconnaissance
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About the Author Cody L Collins lives in Hamilton, OH. He enjoys Video Games, Writing, and making his Friends chuckle when times are tough.
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1974058018
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Modelling Panzer Crewmen of the Heer (Modelling Guides)
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Review "For the modeller who has attempted figures and is not happy with them, then this title could be for you. It will help you bring your figures up to scratch... [If] you really need to get to grips with your figures, you will need to dip a toe into the 'further reading' section! Recommended." -Vinnie Branigan, Armorama (August 2006) About the Author Mark Bannerman has been modelling for the past eight years, with a long-standing interest in Allied armour of World War II and figure painting. He was born in 1963 and spent many years living abroad, before graduating in 1986 in Business Administration. He now works as a finance manager in the Department of Education in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is married to Elizabeth, and enjoys travelling, sailing, golf and following European soccer. The author lives in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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184603132X
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A Trick of the Light (A Kind of Magic Trilogy)
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About the Author MILO BARNEY was born in the city, grew up in the woods and spends time now in both places. "A Trick of the Light" was Milo's first novel.
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0985234032
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The Rough Guide to Alaska 3 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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About the Author Paul Whitfield is author of The Rough Guide to Yosemite and co-author of The Rough Guide to New Zealand .Tim Burford is co-author of The Rough Guide to Romania .
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1843537729
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Vanishing Act (FBI Secret Agent Series #2) (Larger Print Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense #209)
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About the Author Liz Johnson is the director of marketing for a Christian radio network. She finds time to write late at night and is a two-time ACFW Carol Award finalist. Liz makes her home in Tucson, AZ, where she enjoys going to the theater and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She's happiest writing stories of true love with happy endings and shares about her adventures in writing at www.LizJohnsonBooks.com .
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0373674279
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The Turkic Speaking Peoples: 2,000 Years of Art And Culture from Inner Asia to the Balkans
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About the Author DOGAN KUBAN is professor of History of Architecture at Istanbul Technical University and the author of numerous publications on the history and culture of Turks and Muslims. ERGUN CAGATAY is a photographer who has worked for the Associate Press and later the Gamma Agency in Paris. His photographs have appeared in major international magazines.
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3791335154
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Land of the Saints
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About the Author I have practiced law in southern California for over thirty-five years and have been recognized as one of the best lawyers in southern California in a number of independent publications. I have extensive courtroom experience and have served both as a private judge and as a Judge Pro Tem. I have contributed to non-fiction publications for the State Bar of California and have published two novels before Land of the Saints. A Darker Shade of Orange received favorable reviews from Orange Coast Magazine, The Los Angeles Daily Journal and the Orange County Register. Western pleasure horseback riding, travel and politics filled my leisure time for a number of years. My annual horse roundups in Eastern Arizona inspired my most recent project, Land of the Saints. My first novel, The Mistral, was set in France and addressed politics and the lessons to be learned from the French misadventures in Algeria and Indochina. A Darker Shade of Orange, which addresses politics, the law, and corruption on a local level, takes place in my own backyard in Southern California.
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Gabriel's Lamb
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About the Author Martin Sparks makes his living as an anti-Christ, a title he shares with other, better known, anti-Christs such as Barack Obama, Dubya, Mick Jagger, Chaz Bono, and Javier Solana. He is also a shameless namedropper. When not penning texts designed to fragment the Republic, advance corporate greed, and damn millions of souls to purgatory, he lives a quiet life in a suburban home in an upstate northern outside-the-beltway bedroom community near the twin cities of Sodom and Gamorrah. Martin enjoys the company of his lovely wife and personable tortiseshell cat, as well as bingo and automatic weapons target practice at the local Gay Socialist Muslim Elitist Unstable Swinging Veterans of Foreign Operations Other than War Post. His previous works include electoral speeches and ghostwritten "autobiographies" of congressional and presidential candidates (almost certainly including ones you voted for), numerous divisive internet memes, and a guide to the cultivation of sectarianism he co-authored with his great uncle Screwtape. After the Rapture, he looks forward to world domination, throwing a wild party for seventy-two virgins who all leave unsatisfied, and a quiet retirement filled with tea.
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0615716237
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The Dad Who Saved Christmas
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About the Author Award-winning author Karen Rose Smith lives in Pennsylvania and has sold over 80 novels since 1991. Her romances have made both the USA TODAY list and the Amazon Contemporary Romance Bestseller list. Believing in the power of love, she envisions herself writing relationship novels and mysteries for a long time to come! Readers can e-mail Karen at www.karenrosesmith.com or follow her on Twitter @karenrosesmith and on Facebook.
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0373198949
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Rome and its Frontiers: The Dynamics of Empire
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Review '[Whittaker's] thoughtful and insightful comments on frontiers are always worth reading, and the book therefore provides much to consider.' – Britannia '[Whittaker's] thoughtful and insightful comments on frontiers are always worth reading, and the book therefore provides much to consider.' – Britannia 'Reflecting contemporary scholarship on the Roman frontiers, Whittaker, a noted specialist in the subject, brings together several essays that examine the “edges” of the empire ... most importantly, how our map-oriented perception of geography affects differs from that of the Romans, who lacked maps. An important contribution to frontier studies.' - The NYMAS Review, The New York Military Affairs Symposium About the Author C.R. Whittaker is a fellow of Churchill College Cambridge, and a former University Lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Cambridge.
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0415486785
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The Graphic Garden
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About the Author Keith L. Williams, a partner of Nievera Williams Design Incorporated based in Palm Beach, Florida, had joined the firm in 1998. Originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Williams has spent the past 30 years living in South Florida where he resides with his wife Nicole Williams and daughter Colette. Keith also has two older sons, Maxwell and Logan Williams. Williams is involved in a wide range of projects both designing and managing residential and commercial projects in Palm Beach and Miami Beach, Florida, New York, New Jersey, the Bahamas, Antigua, Shanghai, China, and Dubai. Projects also include historical and landmarked renovations. He recently completed the revitalization of the Royal Poinciana Plaza, a historical landmarked site in Palm Beach designed by the noted architect John Volk. The site had lost its luster through the years, but with the revitalization of the outdoor spaces, the landscaping of the courtyards, and the re-configuration of the vehicular circulation, the retail site is thriving once again. The designer has also just completed a major renovation of Hogarcito, a home built in 1921 by the late Marjorie Merriweather Post and her husband. Williams is also very involved with the community, serving on the corporate board of directors and the executive board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County and also on the board of directors for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.
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Karate Kakapo
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Review That Kakapo is an athlete is a plus, but her story will resonate with all children whatever their endeavor.― Kirkus Reviews ... a great story for any family with a little one interested in sports, especially martial arts!― CM Magazine About the Author Loredana Cunti is the author of To Burp or Not to Burp: A Guide to Your Body in Space and Go for Liftoff!: How to Train Like an Astronaut. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. Stacy Curtis is an award-winning cartoonist, illustrator and printmaker. He has illustrated several children's books, including The Seven Habits of Happy Kids and the Raymond and Graham chapter book series. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.
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177138803X
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cadabra (Carnegie Mellon Poetry)
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Review “[These] poems—swift, judicious, perpetually alert—chart the marvelous vantages within daily particulars, cusps, close listening. A master of quickened lulls (‘in pursuit / of paradise I’m still,’ he writes, and I feel the wild, stunned presence of eternity-in-an-afternoon), Rosenberg is among poetry’s most attentive naturalists of the instant.”—Zach Savich About the Author DAN ROSENBERG’S The Crushing Organ won the 2011 American Poetry Journal Book Prize. He holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and a PhD from the University of Georgia. He teaches at Wells College, and co-edits Transom.
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0887485979
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Mel Bay Klezmer Collection for B Instruments
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About the Author Stacy Phillips is a recognized authority on the subject of the resophonic guitar's history, players, and literature. Through his numerous workshops and Mel Bay Publications books, he has done much to educate novice players of this instrument, playing a central role in its resurgence in popularity. He has published twenty books on various aspects of Dobro® and fiddle playing that are acknowledged as the standards in their fields. He has undertook the major musicological project of researching and bringing to light the delightfully spirited Klezmer tradition. Stacy currently tours with the "Stacy Phillips Duet." He has two solo albums and has performed and/or recorded with Peter Rowan, Leon Redbone, Dave Brombert, Mark O'Connor, and Bela Fleck.
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0786630892
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To Trust a Friend (Trust Series, Book 2) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense #108)
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About the Author Lynn Bulock is a wife, mother and grandmother who lives in southern California. In addition to writing she enjoys reading, cooking and playing with her grandson. She is also an Evangelical Lutheran diaconal minister.
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037344298X
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History and Culture in Italy
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Review The author―through thoughtful analysis of architecture, art, and social sciences―in a compelling text full of expansive and diverse subject matter, sprinkled with morsels of personal travel and daily life experiences exploring the Italian scene, has produced a comprehensive and convincing insight into the history and culture of Italy. Crafted for students and everyone who has the curiosity to expand their intellectual horizons, the book is an excellent in-depth reference source about Italy. -- Americo Mallozzi About the Author John Hendrix is Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Architectural History, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island.
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0761826289
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Most Secret (Murder Room Book 363)
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About the Author John Dickson Carr, the master of the locked-room mystery, was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the son of a US Congressman. He studied law in Paris before settling in England where he married an Englishwoman, and he spent most of his writing career living in Great Britain. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Golden Age mystery writers, his work featured apparently impossible crimes often with seemingly supernatural elements. He modelled his affable and eccentric series detective Gideon Fell on G. K. Chesterton, and wrote a number of novels and short stories, including his series featuring Henry Merrivale, under the pseudonym Carter Dickson. He was one of only two Americans admitted to the British Detection club, and was highly praised by other mystery writers. Dorothy L. Sayers said of him that 'he can create atmosphere with an adjective, alarm with allusion, or delight with a rollicking absurdity'. In 1950 he was awarded the first of two prestigious Edgar Awards by the Mystery Writers of America, and was presented with their Grand Master Award in 1963. He died in Greenville, South Carolina in 1977. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. Review “Continuous intrigue aglow with vivid color.” —Dorothy B. Hughes“Mr. Carr has contrived a fine, adventurous entertainment of politics and piracy, espionage and murder.” — The Times (London)“Teeming with plotters, princes, strumpets, knaves, gentlemen, ladies and doxies. Engaging all the way.” — The Buffalo News “Mr. Carr can lead us away from the small, artificial world of the ordinary detective plot into the menace of outer darkness. . . . Every sentence gives a thrill of positive pleasure.” —Dorothy L. Sayers --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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The Meaning of Photography (Clark Studies in the Visual Arts)
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About the Author Robin Kelsey is John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Humanities at Harvard University. Blake Stimson is Associate Professor of Art History at the University of California, Davis.
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0300121504
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The Power of Silence: Further Lessons of don Juan
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About the Author Born in 1925 in Peru, anthropologist Carlos Castaneda wrote a total of 15 books, which sold 8 million copies worldwide and were published in 17 different languages. In his writing, Castaneda describes the teaching of Don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and shaman. His works helped define the 1960's and usher in the New Age movement. Even after his mysterious death in California in1998, his books continue to inspire and influence his many devoted fans.
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The Birth of a New Consciousness and the Cycles of Time
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From the Author Albert Amao Soria is a sociologist, socialtheorist and cultural critic. An independent researcher and author - alife-long student of metaphysics and philosophy; with over 30 years' experiencein comparative religion, psychology, and mysticism with emphasis on Westernspiritual traditions. He considers himself as Ageless Wisdom student. Mr. Amaois the author of several books including, Awaken the Power Within, Healingwithout Medicine, and The Dawning of the Golden Age of Aquarius. Mr. Amao is anational speaker of the Theosophical Society; he lectures nationwide (USA) onmetaphysics, Hermetic Qabalah, and New Thought philosophy. He is the founder ofthe "Center for Spiritual Self-Awakening" and is available for lectures uponrequest. Mr. Amao can be contacted by email at [email protected]. Forfurther information, visit the websites: amazon.com/author/amao andalbertamao.com About the Author Albert Amao Soria is a sociologist, socialtheorist and cultural critic. An independent researcher and author - alife-long student of metaphysics and philosophy; with over 30 years' experiencein comparative religion, psychology, and mysticism with emphasis on Westernspiritual traditions. He considers himself as Ageless Wisdom student. Mr. Amaois the author of several books including, Awaken the Power Within, Healingwithout Medicine, and The Dawning of the Golden Age of Aquarius. Mr. Amao is anational speaker of the Theosophical Society; he lectures nationwide (USA) onmetaphysics, Hermetic Qabalah, and New Thought philosophy. He is the founder ofthe "Center for Spiritual Self-Awakening" and is available for lectures uponrequest. Mr. Amao can be contacted by email at [email protected]. Forfurther information, visit the websites: amazon.com/author/amao andalbertamao.com
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1504975421
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Facilitation Skills - Helping Groups Make Decisions
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From the Publisher Every business and community leader must have a copy of this book if they expect to adequately manage groups. With the increased emphasis on team empowerment in the work place and public involvement in the community, tomorrow's groups will pl ay a critical element in decision making. This book tells you how to do it...how to lead a group to closure, step by step. From the Author Today's leaders and managers must understand the dynamics of groups if they want to succeed in business. Too often, supervisors expect their work groups to arrive at decisions and actions without any roadmap or process showing them how to do it! Most times, groups arrive at solutions only because of luck! This book shows a simple, six-step method for leading any team from group chaos to having a list of specific, clear action items. Any leader, manager, or supervisor can do it... this book i s clearly written and simple to follow! About the Author A native of Santa Barbara, California, Gregory B. Putz has both undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. He has work for over 20 years in private industry and is a licensed professional enginee r in both California and Utah. He is a expert in the field of group consensus and facilitation skills. Mr. Putz actively facilitates business, church, and civic groups in a wide range of issues and problems. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. From Preface: The traditional manager or supervisor can no longer provide answers to all the questions and demands of today's workplace. With the technical nature of business expanding so quickly, it will be difficult for a manager to keep up. Simply said, tomorrow's m anager or supervisor will not be able to solve every problem at the office. Business will increasingly rely on employee teams and work groups to implement innovative solutions to solve company problems. Read more
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0966445600
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The Americas in the Age of Revolution: 1750-1850
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From the Back Cover This magisterial work is a comparative history of three important revolutions in the Americas: the American Revolution in 1776, the 1791 slave revolt in the French colony that became Haiti, and the prolonged Spanish-American struggle for independence that ended a half century later. Lester Langley describes the movements and events that led to these wars of independence, explaining why revolution took one form in one place and a different form in another. Langley examines the political and social tensions reverberating throughout British, French, and Spanish America, pointing out the characteristics that distinguished each unpheaval from the others: the impact of place or location on the course of revolution; the dynamics of race and color as well as class; the relation between leaders and followers; the strength of counterrevolutionary movements; and, especially, the way that militarization of society during war affected the new governments in the postrevolutionary era. Langley argues that an understanding of the legacy of the revolutionary age sheds tremendous light on the political condition of the Americas today: virtually every modern political issue - the relationship of the state to the individual, the effectiveness of government, the liberal promise for progress, and the persistence of color as a critical dynamic in social policy - was central to the earlier period. About the Author Lester D. Langley is research professor of history at the University of Georgia and the author of many books.
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0300077262
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A Cheyenne Celebration (The Sweet Cheyenne Quartet)
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From the Inside Flap Fall in love with the series that reviewers are calling "heartwarming", "realistically sweet" and full of "lovable characters"... fall in love with The Sweet Cheyenne Quartet
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Debutante Without a Dress
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About the Author Raised to be a debutante in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Jill claims "was an experiment that failed miserably". She writes her observations, comments, and reactions to life on top of bank statements, grocery lists, and whatever scraps of conventional and domestic papers she finds herself surrounded by. Between mountain climbing at Big Sur, getting a Master's Degree in Computer Art, cocktail waitressing, working at NBC and teaching, Ms. Carey complied her offbeat sketchbbok writings, illustrations and photographs that resulted in Debutante Without A Dress.
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1587768097
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Pharmaceutical and Clinical Calculations (Pharmacy Education Series)
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Review "… an excellent reference source for practicing pharmacists … contains five sets of review problems that are … an excellent review for the NAPLEX exam … an excellent source for covering everything from the very basic computational principles to more advanced patient-specific dosing techniques … an excellent job of presenting not only the theory and concepts involved with patient-specific dosing but also many real world examples…"- Steven P. Stodghill, University of MississippiJournal of Pharmacy Teaching, Volume 8, Number 4 2001"…learn the basic principles of how to accurately interpret prescriptions and medication orders, measure, calculate, and compound quality dosage forms …learn multiple methods to accurately and safely dose patients. The computational methods to accomplish those ends are clearly presented and the examples used to demonstrate the concepts are relevant to contemporary practice…a reference source for practitioners who need to 'refresh' basic concepts in measurements and calculations to ensure safe and effective drug therapy for their patients."- Arthur A. Nelson, Dean and Professor, School of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center About the Author Mansoor A. Kahn, Indra K. Reddy
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1566768128
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Without Honour
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About the Author Born in the Kentish town of Royal Tunbridge Wells way back in February 1963, I am the fourth of five children. My late father was South African and my mother is from Scotland. The family moved to what was then Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in November 1964. I joined the Zimbabwe Republic Police force in February 1981 straight after leaving school, specialising in prosecutions, based in Essexvale (now Esigodini), Plumtree and Gwanda. As with many policemen (in Africa), once I left the service in 1985, I went into sales and then moved into management. I was based in various places within Zimbabwe, including Chiredzi in the Lowveld, Mutare in the Eastern Highlands, and, of course, Harare. A brief (but tiring) employment with an international trucking company saw me travelling the length and breadth (and depth) of Southern Africa which I found most enlightening. My wife and I returned to England in December 1998. Following an accident at work in August 2000, I was left disabled. I now spend my days learning what I can about the PC, specialising in multimedia.
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The Rule of Freedom: Liberalism and the Modern City
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Review “In his remarkable new book, Patrick Joyce confirms his position as amongst the most inventive and rigorous social historians writing today. Creatively employing and developing Foucault’s conceptions of governmentality, he uses a wealth of fascinating historical material to show how the nineteenth-century city and its citizens were made governable in the name of freedom ... This book will become a standard reference for all those interested in the history of the liberal city, and a major conceptual contribution for all those seeking to understand the relations of power and freedom in contemporary society.”—Nikolas Rose, Professor of Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science“There is no one writing whose feet are so firmly in the streets of the past and whose head is so creatively engaged with ways of formulating it. A joy to read.”—David Vincent, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Social History, Keele University About the Author Patrick Joyce has become known, through books including Visions of the People , Democratic Subjects and The Oxford Reader on Class , as a leading social and cultural historian, as well as one of the chief exponents of postmodernist thought in history. He is Professor of Modern History at Manchester University.
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1844673901
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Charita's Blessing Gifts From God: I Thank You Jesus
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Review I read and wrote it all this book would help others who may have their own gifts as well as they do believe it for no matter what other might have say like " you are crazy" .. or " There isn't no such things that you have or seen it around you." That book is a true inspired stories in there. From the Author It was about my truth experienced of my own gifts that had been carried since in 1994 of August. My stories can helped others that they aren't alone or thinking that they are crazy with their own gifts and able to opening up for more to use the powerful tools. such as Psychic, Medium, Auras, Telepathy, Healer, Seeing Ghosts, shadow movement, Empathy and lists goes on and on.. Once again, You will able to starting to reading my book and it will connection to you that you had been the same experienced that I had been through. For today in 2011, I still having it and living with it for rest of my life. From the Back Cover Back of my cover book it was basically about myself. I am a mother of two, resident in New Haven, CT, I loved to doing writing, drawing and meditation. I had been married 7 years but, now soon to getting divorced. Read more
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1436382300
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Bog Bodies (Time Travelers)
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From School Library Journal Grade 5-8?Bog Bodies begins with the discovery of Lindow Man in an English peat bog in 1984. As this 1900-year-old body's condition and characteristics are examined and described, secrets of Celtic culture are revealed bit by bit. Knowledge gained from Danish, German, and North American bog mummies add to the picture of human existence some 2000 years ago. Full-color photographs of mummies and of Celtic artifacts make the Lindow Man's world, and that of Lindow Woman and Lindow III, come to life. Much of the evidence points to Lindow Man and many bog mummies having been sacrificed to pagan gods although that's not a certain conclusion. On the other hand, the Ice Maiden of the Andes, nicknamed "Juanita," found near the peak of Mount Ampato in 1995, was definitely a human sacrifice. The story of her discovery and details of the problems in recovering her body are as fascinating as any murder mystery. Facts gleaned from written and oral history plus examinations of the remains of earlier sacrificial victims are combined to form an impression of what Juanita's last days and moments may have been like. Lindow Man and Juanita are both more recent finds than those described in Patricia Lauber's Tales Mummies Tell (Crowell, 1985), although additional bog mummies are discussed in that book and in Bog Bodies as well. Buell supplements the interesting stories with full-color photos, time lines, extensive glossaries, source notes, further-reading sources, and indexes to create fascinating and informative packages.?Ann G. Brouse, Big Flats Branch Library, NYCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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0805051643
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Remarkable Engineers: From Riquet to Shannon
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Review "...an outstanding book...." - Optics & Photonics News Book Description Profiles 51 key engineers of the last 400 years, leading up to the founders of modern electronics and communications. About the Author Ioan James is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and has had a distinguished career as a research mathematician. In recent years he has become interested in the history and development of scientific disciplines and the scientists involved. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1968. He is also the author of Remarkable Mathematicians, Remarkable Physicists, and Remarkable Biologists, all published by Cambridge University Press. Read more
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0521731658
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Bridge to Terabithia Teacher Guide - Literature Guide and complete unit of lessons for teaching the novel Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
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About the Author Mary Pat Mahoney is a freelance writer and teacher. Her writing has appeared in both print and online publications. Additionally, her teaching experience ranges from early childhood to adult. She currently teaches middle school language arts in Texas. She has also written literature guides for Number the Stars, Holes, and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry for Secondary Solutions.
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0981624324
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23rd Precinct: The Job
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Review ". . . Arlene Schulman takes us deeply into the dangerous realities of their world and their persistent struggle to remain fully human." --Pete Hamill"Real glimpses of dignity and courage . . . A fine, grim piece of living theater." -- Kirkus Reviews -- Review From the Publisher Arlene Schulman spent two years documenting New York's 23rd Precinct, going out on patrol in one of the toughest neighborhoods in the city: East Harlem. 23rd Precinct: The Job offers a revelatory look at the men and women policing and experiencing an inner city precinct.
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156947298X
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The Other in the Light of the One: The Universality of the Qur'an and Interfaith Dialogue
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Review "A very honest and profound Sufi approach to the Qur'an and the problem of unity and variety in particular . . . the result of a very careful consideration of major issues, including important political issues of our time." —Hermann Landolt, professor, Institute of Islamic Studies–London "A very honest and profound Sufi approach to the Qur'an and the problem of unity and variety in particular . . . the result of a very careful consideration of major issues, including important political issues of our time." — Hermann Landolt, professor, Institute of Islamic Studies–London "Dr. Shah-Kazemi's approach and insights are extremely valuable." —James S. Cutsinger, professor, University of South Carolina About the Author Reza Shah-Kazemi is a research associate at the Institute of Ismaili Studies–London. His areas of research include comparative religion, Islamic studies, and Sufism.
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1903682479
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Risking Love (Where the Heart Is)
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About the Author Brenda Anderson writes gritty and authentic, life-affirming fiction. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and is currently President of the ACFW Minnesota Chapter. When not reading or writing, she enjoys music, theater, roller coasters, travel, and baseball, and she loves watching movies with her family. Brenda lives near Minneapolis, MN with her husband, their three kids, and one sassy cat. Learn more at brendaandersonbooks.com
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0986214744
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Análisis técnico de los mercados financieros
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Book Description Una herramienta de gran valor para analistas de todos los niveles. About the Author John J. Murphy tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en el uso del análisis técnico. Anteriormente, fue director de Merrill Lynch. En la actualidad es presidente de Murphymorris, Inc., empresa especializada en elaborar análisis para inversores.
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8480888865
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The Pain-Free Path to College: A Step-by-Step Guide to College Admission and Life Success
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About the Author Aleksandra Trpkovska is a life strategist and admissions consultant. She believes that life is best lived by following one's purpose and passion. Aleks works with her clients to help them achieve a way of life that is peaceful yet passionate and fulfilling. Aleks is a proud graduate of Georgetown University, which is located in our nation's beautiful capitol, Washington, DC. She is a double-Hoya, having graduated with two degrees from Georgetown: a Bachelors of Arts degree in Government (major: International Affairs) and Economics (minor), and a Master's degree in Business Administration. Also at Georgetown, Aleks also obtained certificates in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Marketing from Georgetown University. Additionally, Summer Business Program Certificate and Deans Award from the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. Aleks has more than 17 years of professional experience across many industries: management consulting (big 4 firms), education (Kaplan GMAT instructor, Macomb Community College tutor for Math and Science), hospitality, not for profit, and retail. She have also served on two Boards of Directors for non-profits. Formally and informally, Aleks has mentored students for over 15 years, helping them get accepted to their dream schools (Harvard, Northwestern, Georgetown, etc.) Her experience includes serving as an interviewer for the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program. Secretly, Aleks hopes that her two little kids go to Georgetown University one day, but she's content as long as they are healthy, happy, and enjoy their multitude of talents and gifts. Aleks' motto is "to support my clients and to create a life that is full of joy and success."
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1974482863
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The Suffragette: The History of the Women's Militant Suffrage Movement
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About the Author Sylvia Pankhurst was a feminist, Communist, and anti-Fascist activist in Great Britain during the period before World War I. She and her mother, Emmeline Pankhurst, and her sister, Christabel Pankhurst, were active in the suffragette movement from 1906 to 1914.Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Women's Franchise League and the Women's Social and Political Union. Time magazine deemed her among the most important figures of the twentieth century, and she is recognized as one of the most influential suffragettes in the United Kingdom and the United States. She was integral to the militancy of the movement, encouraging vandalism, trespass, and hunger strikes in support of the cause.
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0486804844
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Tres sombreros de copa (Biblioteca Didactica Anaya / Anaya Didactic Library) (Spanish Edition)
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About the Author Miguel Mihura Santos (Madrid, 1905-1977) jugó un papel imprescindible en la renovación del teatro cómico español de mediados del siglo XX y es considerado como uno de sus grandes maestros. Sus obras conjugan las tramas de enredo con la sátira y los juegos semánticos, anticipando algunos elementos del posterior Teatro del absurdo. Se movió entre bastidores desde que era un niño y, siendo muy joven, abandonó sus estudios para colocarse en la administración del teatro Rey Alfonso y colaborar en publicaciones de humor como Gutiérrez, Buen Humor y Muchas Gracias. Más adelante, trabajó como periodista y fue uno de los fundadores de La Ametralladora y La Codorniz. Fue también guionista de cine, participando, junto a Bardem y Berlanga, en la película Bienvenido, Míster Marshall (1942). Sus textos enfrentan constantemente los convencionalismos sociales, a los que se oponen, desde perspectivas diferentes, la imaginación y la libertad. Entre sus obras de mayor éxito figuran Tres sombreros de copa (1932), Ni pobre ni rico, sino todo lo contrario (1943) Melocotón en almíbar (1958), Maribel y la extraña familia (1959), Ninette y un señor de Murcia (1964) y La decente (1968). Fue nombrado académico de la Real Academia Española en 1976.
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Seventeen by Booth Tarkington, Fiction, Political, Literary, Classics
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About the Author Newton Booth Tarkington (1869 - 1946) was an American novelist and dramatist best known for his Pulitzer Prize winning novels The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams, which also became a film by Orson Welles. He is one of only three novelists to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once, along with William Faulkner and John Updike. Tarkington chronicled Midwestern American life and the changes wrought by the economic boom times following the Civil War and up to World War I.
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An Old Texan's Poetry
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About the Author Roy Buford Jackson was born, raised, and educated in the capitol city of Texas, Austin. He had a long career in engineering with major companies, producing laser logical insight that provides tremendous focus on topics of interest. In addition, marriage developed in him a deep spiritual poetic view, with eternal love for his wife (now in God's hands). He lives in Granbury, Texas.
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Southern Seasons: With Memory Making Recipes
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From the Inside Flap Cook/Look Book, Simple to follow recipes with simple ingredients, How to create your own family memories Heartwarming, inspirational stories/quotes Engaging, refreshing photography Menu planning tips Tips for picky children's snacking Very southern ! About the Author Linda J. Hawkins is the award winning author of the dietitian endorsed and curriculum approved Alexander children book series. Among the many popular titles include Alexander and the Great Food Fight, Alexander and the Great Vegetable Feud, and Alexander and the Great Berry Patch. Hawkins is also the author of Catering to Children (With Recipes) as well as the USA Book News award winning specialty book The Unspoken Language of Fans and Flowers (with Recipes). A devoted mother and loving grandmother, Hawkins makes most of her memories in Morgantown, Kentucky where she lives with her husband of forty-plus years, Ray Hawkins.
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1937008371
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Young Philby: A Novel
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Review “A dizzying, 'what if' take on (in)famous British spy Kim Philby. … Littell shows particular skill at recreating pulse-quickening epic scenes of conflict--the Russian-backed uprising against Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss, the war against fascist dictator Francisco Franco, and the horrors of Stalin's kangaroo courts and of Moscow prisons. … A Cold-War spy novel for the top shelf.” ― Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A riveting read.” ― Frederick Forsyth About the Author Robert Littell is the author of sixteen previous novels and the nonfiction book For the Future of Israel, written with Shimon Peres, president of Israel. He has been awarded both the English Gold Dagger and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for his fiction. His novel The Company was a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a television miniseries. He lives in France.
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The Headscarf Controversy: Secularism and Freedom of Religion (Religion and Global Politics)
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About the Author Hilal Elver is a research professor at the University of California Santa Barbara, where she has been Distinguished Visiting Professor since January, 2002. Previously she was the UNEP Chair on Environmental Diplomacy at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies in Malta, and taught at theUniversity of Ankara, Faculty of Law, where she received her law degree and Ph.D. She also has an SJD from UCLA Law School. Her publications focus on international environmental law and human rights, specifically in relation to women's rights.
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buRnt toast
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About the Author Jason Oppenheimer was born in Boulder, Colorado. He graduated from Boulder High School and received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from Northwestern University. He currently is a resident physician at Stanford. In his spare time, he enjoys snow, bluegrass, and road trips.
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READY?
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From the Author This book is the result of teaching over 20 seminars on the book of Revelation. The "Be Ready" seminar seeks to preserve the message of Revelation; that we be informed ahead of time of the changes that will inevitably take place in our world. We don't know the time and we don't know the identity of our deceitful adversaries, but Revelation tells us the nature of their deception so that we might not be sucked in by it. This book is a great deal shorter than my first book, "Revelation Plain and Simple." That is because it seeks just to proclaim the message that Jesus gave to His church in the book of Revelation. Jesus calls us to be ready, to be alert, and He gave us this revelation so that we would recognize the deceiver no matter when he is active. And in the end, that deception will be powerful. But the truth of God will rescue us.
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Famous Name Trains: Travelling in Style with the CPR
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Review "Jones, for years an archivist with the Canadian Pacific Railway, is the right man for the job: an informed fan's notes about the generations of CPR trains (the Pacific Express, the Trans-Canada Limited, the Canadian and many others). He writes easily, whether about the joy of riding the trains as a child or the patronizing attitudes experienced by black sleeping-car porters. The book is well laid out for browsing, with copious photographs, artifacts (a children's breakfast menu with cartoon beavers in circus hats) and, of course, the railway's brilliant marketing posters."- The Globe and Mail "Anyone remotely interested in trains should pick up a copy of David Laurence Jones's Famous Name Trains: Travelling in Style with the CPR , which is chock full of interesting anecdotes, colourful poster images and historical photos....Jones, the son of a "long-time railway man" as well as the CPR's manager of internal communications, is an ideal teller of these train tales."-- Westworld magazine "These magnificent, romantic trains each have their own story to tell, laying the tracks for the history of the passenger train across the country. The photographs of the trains, dining halls, sleeping cars, menus, and advertising, as well as a history of the Great Lakes steamships that connected passengers to the trains heading West, make a great holiday gift."- Good Times (Toronto) "The black-and-white pics and period posters are fantastic."- Alberta Venture About the Author David Laurence Jones is manager of internal communications at Canadian Pacific Railway. A history graduate from Concordia University, he worked for fourteen years in the railway's corporate archives, researching and collecting stories and anecdotes about the CPR's rich heritage. He lives in Calgary with his wife and daughter.
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Come Away Home: Hilton Head Is Calling You Home
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About the Author Kat Shehata is the author of San Francisco's Famous Sea Lions and the Benjamin Franklin award-winning Seabiscuit vs War Admiral . She has worked as a zookeeper, animal trainer, and scriptwriter for exotic animal education programs. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Robert D. Slane is a screenwriter and filmmaker and the author of the screenplay Come Away Home. He lives in Los Angeles. Jo McElwee is the illustrator of the Benjamin Franklin award-winning Seabiscuit vs War Admiral and a Society of Illustrators award-winning artist. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Quantum Physics and Linguistics: A Compositional, Diagrammatic Discourse
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About the Author Dr Heunen is a mathematical physicist with an interest in logic. He obtained his PhD in mathematics and computer science at the University of Nijmegen in 2009. Currently he works as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford.Dr Sadrzadeh works on computational logical modelling and reasoning and their applications to natural language syntax and semantics. Her graduate studies in Computer Software Engineering, Logic, and Philosophy, were done in Universities of Sharif (in Iran), Ottawa and Quebec at Montreal (UQAM), and Oxford, where she was an academic visitor for half of the duration of her PhD and then an EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellow and where she is currently working as an EPSRC Career Acceleration Fellow. Mr Grefenstette is finishing a DPhil in Computer Science on the topic of exploiting category-theoretic methods from quantum information theory to add compositionality to distributional semantic models of natural language. He has a background in Physics (University of Sheffield, UK) and Philosophy (University of St Andrews, UK). He will be continuing his work on compositionality and semantics in Oxford as a postdoc, starting in Autumn 2012.
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How to Love You: The God Within: A Women's Guide to Loving God and Self
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About the Author Pamela Muhammad is a researcher, writer, teacher, motivational speaker and has been in the ministry class for over ten years. She is dedicated in teaching women and girls about their value, worth and building a proper relationship with Allah (God) and loving self.
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Posthumously
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About the Author A stage writer and director for over twenty-five years, Bob Pappert is known for the dancical, "The Disappearance of Monty and Millie" and the drama, "The Beatles at THHS." Although none of his work made it to Broadway, Bob brought tears of laughter to his audiences. Publisher of the underground newspaper, "The Trash," Pappert never captured a Pulitzer Prize despite his dull razor dissemination of the news. Posthumously is Bob Pappert's debut novel. After a teaching career of thirty-seven years, in South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, and Orange County, he followed the Zen advice that hung on his classroom wall. "Talk does not cook rice." Finally, Bob has cooked the rice.
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Healing the Feminine: Reclaiming the Woman's Voice
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About the Author Leslie Irene Shore, Ph.D., is a counseling psychologist with over 30 years of varied experience. In addition to working in counseling centers, clinics, and hospitals, she has held academic appointments at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts School for Professional Psychology. Dr. Shore now practices on Harmony Farm in Medfield, Mass.
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Economic Justice for All
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From the Back Cover CALLED TO GLOBAL SOLIDARITY International Challenges for U.S. Parishes This resource manual contains the statement of the U.S. bishops, Called to Global Solidarity, plus suggestions for implementation. Called to Global Solidarity builds on the pastoral response, Communities of Salt and Light, by assisting parishes in nourishing greater ties of solidarity with all the peoples of the world, especially the poor and persecuted. English: No. 5-118, 48 pp. Spanish: No. 5-119, 56 pp. SHARING CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING: CHALLENGES AND DIRECTIONS Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops. Also Includes the Summary Report of the Task Force on Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Education Exploring how the Catholic community can better share the Church's social justice tradition, the document summarizes the major themes of Catholic social teaching and provides recommendations for incorporating it in all forms of Catholic education and formation. English: No. 5-281, 32 pp. Spanish: No. 5-803, 32 pp.
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Mysteries of Dune: Sufism, Psychedelics, and the Prediction of Frank Herbert
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About the Author Mahmoud Shelton's qualifications to explore the Mysteries of Dune are more than academic. He is the son of the late Dr. Jack Shelton, a leading authority on the medical use of LSD when (and where) Frank Herbert was writing Dune. Raised in a West Coast environment in which Zen Buddhism was paramount, the author has been a follower of Sufism for more than 30 years.
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097414682X
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Alice's Adventures in the Real World: How to Get a Job... and Keep It (1)
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About the Author Robin M. Mayer has experienced the joys and heartaches of two careers. During her media career she performed as the VJ ?Rockin’ Robin,” mixed National Public Radio’s ?All Things Considered,” stayed up all night as a ?killer bee” writer/producer/editor for CBS News, and won four regional Emmys. Robin successfully changed careers when she graduated from UC Hastings College of the Law, passed the California bar on the first try, and after a challenging job search during the Great Recession, won an attorney position with the State of California. She consults job applicants via her website, RealWorldResume.com. Robin lives in Northern California with her husband Alan Mayer, a musician, songwriter, and recording engineer.
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Wyoming Wild & Scenic 2022 12 x 12 Inch Monthly Square Wall Calendar, USA United States of America Midwest State Nature
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About the Author BrownTrout Publishers, Inc. is an independent publishing company founded in 1986 and headquartered in El Segundo, California. Specializing in high-quality printed products utilizing recycled paper and eco-friendly soy-based inks, BrownTrout is the largest creator and distributor of calendars and seasonal products worldwide. Our products are available at the finest retailers. Visit our website, browntrout.com, for more details about our company and the wide and varied range of items we offer. BrownTrout Publishers, Inc. - The Calendar Company
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1975439759
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Historical Materialism and Globalisation (Routledge Studies in Globalisation)
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Review 'This collection ably reflects the divergent currents within historical materialism and is unified by the author's shared commitment to discerning sites of struggle and to building a globalised politics based on international solidarity and resistance.' - Sam Ashman, Millenium Journal of International Studies About the Author Mark Rupert is Associate Professor of Political Science, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University. Hazel Smith is reader in International Relations at the University of Warwick. She has been seconded to the UN World food Programme in DPRK as Programme Adviser since August 2000.
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0415263719
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James Joyce's Finnegans Wake Illustrated (Volume)
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About the Author About the Illustrator: John Boose is currently a Fellow at the Constance Noring Institute for the Study of Illiterate Fiction, where his work on chicken re-feathering has made him the subject of numerous experiments. He and Molly Boose have co-authored over twenty miscellaneous books, many copies of which have survived the burnings (search Amazon with the key words "Miscellany" and "Boose"). They were the first to suggest the use of personal injury lawyers for invasive lobotomy experiments. While interns at 2M's Boris Scilley Yellow Sticky Lab they illuminated both upper and lower brain approaches to left field theory and were co-guest editors (with Rufus Leaking) of "Do Trousers Matter?" John and Molly enjoy sharpening crayons, dulling others' wits through the application of delicious cocktails, cooking up mischief, and advocating monkey wrenching as a tactic of last resort.
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Black Butterfly: Rebirth of A Beautiful Soul
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About the Author Darren S. Hardaway Jr. is a man of many convictions, traveled many paths, but he never allowed his past to dictate his future. He is now the owner of Lady of Choice Transit, LLC, a trucking company. He has written and produced multiple short films under Lady of Choice Productions and has created a widely known T-shirt printing company, Hardaway Custom Hats & Apparel. The adversities he has braved throughout his life have given him the wits to create and publish Black Butterfly: Rebirth of a Beautiful Soul, a testimony of an extraordinary man, a man who is proud to be the man he is. Darren S. Hardaway Jr. has made his own way! Lady of Choice Transit, LLC, Make Your Own Way
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Allocating Scarce Medical Resources: Roman Catholic Perspectives (Clinical Medical Ethics)
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Review "Every chapter will be a 'must-read'―not only for those interested in what Catholic moral thought has to say about the allocation of health care resources, but also for those concerned about what makes Catholic health care 'Roman Catholic' and those who seek greater insight into and appreciation for the contribution of Catholic moral thought to public policy."― Health Progress "Offers a vigorous dialogue regarding the interplay of numerous moral rationalities, not simply a reworking of questions regarding the interplay of faith and reason. This is a collection of essays that fruitfully encompasses a plurality of views often in foundational and impassioned disagreement but nevertheless in dialogue. Readers of whatever religion or of none, whether academic, health care professional or student, should find this a useful volume."― Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy About the Author H. Tristram Engelhardt, Jr. , is professor in the department of philosophy at Rice University and professor emeritus at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, as well as editor of the Journal of Medicine and Philosophy and senior editor of Christian Bioethics . Mark J. Cherry is assistant professor of philosophy at Saint Edward's University, Austin, Texas.
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1848: The Revolution of the Intellectuals (Raleigh Lectures on History S)
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From the Back Cover This famous essay is reissued-with an introduction by Professor James Joll-at a time when its discussion of the power of nationalism in European politics seems particulary relevant. About the Author James Joll is at University of London; Fellow of the British Academy.
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Theory and Measurement: Causality Issues in Milton Friedman's Monetary Economics (Historical Perspectives on Modern Economics)
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Review "This book provides carefully researched and eloquently argued recapitulation of leading controversies in economic theory over the past half century." Robert W. Clower, Journal of Economic Literature Book Description This 1996 work examines the history of debates between Friedman and his critics over money's causal role in business cycles from 1948 to 1991. From the Back Cover Focusing on the period of Milton Friedman's collaboration with Anna J. Schwartz, this work examines the history of debates between Friedman and his critics over money's causal role in business cycles. Professor Hammond shows that critics' reactions were grounded in two distinctive features of Friedman and Schwartz's way of doing economic analysis - their National Bureau business-cycle methods and Friedman's Marshallian methodology. With the postwar dominance of Cowles Commission methods and Walrasian methodology, Friedman and Schwartz's monetary economics appeared to contemporary critics to be "measurement without theory". Drawing extensively on unpublished materials, Professor Hammond's treatment offers new insights on Friedman's attempts to settle debates with his critics and his eventual recognition of the methodological impediments. The book will interest monetary economists and macroeconomists, as well as historians of economics and methodologists. Read more
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Bronze Age Economics: The Beginnings of Political Economies
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About the Author Timothy Earle is Professor and Chair of Anthropology at Northwestern and was formerly Professor of Anthropology at UCLA. In addition to numerous edited volumes, his authored books include How Chiefs Came to Power (1997) , Chiefdoms: Power, Economy, and Ideology (1991) , The Evolution of Human Societies: From Forager Group to Agrarian State (with A Johnson, 1987) , Exchange Systems in Prehistory (1977) . Earle is a current member of the Executive Committee of the AAA.
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Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
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About the Author Alice Hegan Rice, also known as Alice Caldwell Hegan, was an American novelist. Born in Shelbyville, Kentucky, she wrote over two dozen books, the most famous of which is Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. The book was a best seller in 1902 and is set in Louisville, Kentucky where she then lived. It was made into a successful play in 1903, and there were three Hollywood movie versions of it. The best known is the 1934 film that starred Pauline Lord and W. C. Fields. Hegan was married to poet and dramatist Cale Young Rice. The house they lived in at 1444 St. James Court is still standing. She was a niece of author Frances Little (pseud.). -from: Wikipedia
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Lashonna Cargin Dealing With OCD Part Two
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About the Author Corrinne Walker is the author of all the Lashonna Cargin Dealing With OCD books. This is Corrinne Walker's second book about her adventures with OCD. Corrinne helps people with Mental Health problems better themselves when she does religious volunteer work she gives counsel from the Bible. For comments about Corrinne Walker in her adventures with OCD and how you liked the book go to www.Lashonnacargin430467457.wordpress.com.
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UH OH: A Day In The Life Of A Toddler
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About the Author Cherrie is an early childhood educator, author and parenting coach who specializes in baby, toddler, and preschooler social-emotional development. She has a background in child psychology and earned an M. Ed in Early Childhood Education. Helping modern parents take the guesswork out of parenting young children and supporting families in navigating the early childhood years with confidence is her mission, and she has designed various parent + child programs and resources geared towards raising kind, compassionate and self-confident children. Read her story and get free resources and practical strategies to raising kiddos at parentinglittles.com
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0995980403
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Classical King's Indian Uncovered
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Review ‘Impossible to fault' British Chess Magazine reviewing Panczyk and Ilczuk's Ruy Lopez Exchange. From the Back Cover The King's Indian is an exciting, challenging opening which is very popular at all levels of chess. It is favoured by ambitious and aggressive players such as the two chess legends Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov who perfected the King's Indian into an opening weapon to be feared throughout the chess world. In recent years, however, White players, led by World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, have hit back hard with many important new ideas. Most experts agree that the Classical Variation is the critical test of the King's Indian. Pulling no punches, White questions Black's entire strategy and seeks nothing less than a direct refutation; it could be said that the reputation of the King's Indian rests entirely on the assessments of this hotly debated subject. In The Classical King's Indian Uncovered , Krzysztof Panczyk and Jacek Ilczuk, theoreticians renowned for their original analysis, uncover the secrets behind this contentious opening and share their discoveries with the reader. Using illustrative games, they study both the fashionable main lines and the tricky sidelines, and provide a thorough grounding in the key tactical and positional ideas for both White and Black. *Up-to-date coverage of a fashionable opening *Written by King's Indian experts *Ideal for club and tournament players About the Author Krzysztof Panczyk is an International Master, an experienced tournament player and a knowledgeable writer. Jacek Ilczuk is a noted theoretician and powerful correspondence player who was a semi-finalist in the email World Championship. Read more
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The Abstract Adult Coloring Book: Geometric Designs for Busy People in Need of Relaxation
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About the Author Marianne McKenzie is a lifelong lover of geometric doodling, most typically starting small and sprawling into intense and complex designs. She is an actor, poet, and artist. Her poetry has been published across the United States. Marianne is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and enjoys hiking, singing, and baking.
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Big Data in Psychological Research
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Review Leveraging big data to advance psychological research and practice is a multidisciplinary endeavor. Woo, Tay, and Proctor have assembled a diverse, insightful, and pragmatic set of chapters authored by experts from a variety of disciplines that are written in a manner easily accessible to psychologists. Well done! -- Dan J. Putka, PhD, Principal Scientist at the Human Resources Research Organization, Alexandria, VA, and Fellow of the American Psychological Association Published On: 2020-03-27 --This text refers to the hardcover edition. About the Author Sang Eun Woo, PhD , is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. Her research focuses on industrial-organizational psychology, particularly personality and motivation, work attitudes, withdrawal behaviors, and interpersonal relationships in the workplace. Louis Tay, PhD , is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. His research focuses on industrial-organizational psychology, with a particular focus on issues related to methodology (i.e., measurement, continuum specification, latent class modeling, and big data/data science) and well-being (i.e., societal well-being, wellness programs, and work-leisure interface). Robert W. Proctor, PhD , is a professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. His research focuses on human performance, human-computer interaction, human factors issues related to information security and web design, and experimental research methods. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
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B084S2RQDK
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The Denials Management Training Handbook
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About the Author Tanja Twist, MBA/HCM, has over 25 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, with a focus on reimbursement and denial management. Twist has served as director of patient financial services and overall operations officer for large and small hospitals, as well as professional providers and provider groups. She advocates for hospitals and providers nationwide, providing revenue cycle management services supported by a deep knowledge of state-specific issues and unparalleled expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial reimbursement. Twist has a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in business administration with a certification in healthcare management. She is a nationally recognized speaker on governmental recovery programs, commercial denials, and best practices to avoid audits. Twist is on the board of the Western Region Chapter of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management, was a board member for the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange, and is an active member of the Southern California chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
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Happiness, Success, Peace, and Purpose: A True Path
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From the Author I have been truly blessed to have had the experience that has led to this book. Through a persistent search, I found a clear path to a remarkably better life. The journey down this path has freed me from the influence of faulty mental processes that crept in over a lifetime and limited my ability to experience life in a positive way. The path also led me to build new, positive thought patterns that make facing the challenges of life much easier and the living much more rewarding and enjoyable.Every day I use principles in this book - and I often think "What a great way to live!" The impact on my life has been so significant, and I am so thankful for the life that I now live, that I must attempt to share with others the principles and process that have changed my life.I sincerely hope this book will bring new enlightenment into your life, and you too can start down your own path to a more happy and fulfilling life. About the Author Ellis loves the challenge of solving problems and developing innovative solutions - and has since childhood. This has served him well in multiple engineering endeavors as well as in life. His search for wisdom and a better understanding of how life works led him to write this book.Ellis has been truly blessed to have a beautiful, wonderful wife, and three incredible children, and an enthusiastic Golden Retriever.Ellis has worked in aerospace, where he managed programs and received multiple patents including those for a high temperature nosecone, an ultra light satellite tank. He also founded, developed and patented the technology, and designed the instruments for Composite Acoustics, a carbon fiber acoustic guitar company, now owned by Peavey Electronics, a $270M musical products company. He is currently a product development engineer developing new technology and designs for musical instruments.
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A Country Without A Vice President: Fascinating Stories of The 16 Times When The US Was Missing Its Veep!
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From the Back Cover What...no Veep?? Surprised at the thought of the US without a vice president? It's happened many times, and the stories often read like fiction!Robert Antle's fascinating examination of succession to the presidency and the changes in the succession process during the nation's history is detailed. For instance, who was next in line, president pro tem of the Senate-- or someone else? The author examines this little known curiosity--exploring how these vacancies occurred and the ramifications of these odd vacancies. In Robert 'Buck' Antle's very readable book, you'll find tales of the presidency and vice presidency, from the days of the Country's founders to the present. Here's the part of American history most of us have forgotten--and many never knew, told in a way that will delight history buffs and those curious about our country's past. About the Author Robert 'Buck' Antle, a retired ophthalmologist, is a former Michigander who moved to Central Oregon in 1987 to enjoy the amenities of the area. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1942 and Wayne State Medical School in 1950. During the interim he served 39 months in the US Navy as a pharmacist mate. About the book: Several notable men were involved in the years the US was without a vice president. The author weaves lessor known political figures into the story in such a way the reader will seek more information on these fascinating characters. Chapters, "President for a Day" and "One Vote away" are examples. Interesting tid bits are scatter throughout the book.
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El misterio del solitario (Spanish Edition)
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About the Author Jostein Gaarder (Oslo, 1952) fue profesor de Filosofía y de Historia de las Ideas en un instituto de Bergen durante diez años. En 1986 empezó a publicar libros, y en 1990 recibió el Premio de la Crítica y el Premio literario del Ministerio de Cultura noruegos por su novela El misterio del solitario (Siruela, 1995). Pero fue El mundo de Sofía (Siruela, 1994) la obra que se convirtió en un auténtico best-seller mundial y que ha sido galardonada en España con los premios Arzobispo Juan de San Clemente y Conde de Barcelona. Gaarder creó la Fundación Sofía, cuyo premio anual dotó económicamente a la mejor labor innovadora a favor del medioambiente y el desarrollo.
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Europe's Last Red Terrorists: The Revolutionary Organization 17 November
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Review "George Kassimeris has deployed his masterly knowledge of contemporary Greek politics and ideas to explain how a violent revolutionary organization can emerge in a fragile democracy, and to analyze its impact on Greek politics. His meticulous analysis of 17N's historical antecedents, ideology, strategy and terrorist attacks, and the reactions of the Greek political parties and elites, helps us to understand better why 17N's assassination campaign has proved so durable." -- Professor Paul Wilkinson,Director, Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, University of St. Andrews"An excellent analysis, perhaps the best one available, on the still active nationalist terrorist organization." ― Choice About the Author George Kassimeris is a Senior Research Fellow in Conflict and Terrorism at the University of Wolverhampton. He is the author of Europe’s Last Red Terrorists (NYU Press) the first book in any language on Greece’s notorious November 17th terrorist group. He writes regularly for the Wall Street Journal Europe and the International Herald Tribune and is now working on a biography of Andreas Papandreou.
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The Memory Jar
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Review "...an inspiring book that approaches the topic of dementia in a sensitive way children can understand... The illustrations simply melt your heart. Prepare to laugh and cry." -Linda S. Mai, Author of Deidra's Dolly About the Author Debra Daugherty lives in central Illinois with her rescue dog, Honey, who loves car rides. She is the SCBWI-IL representative for the Springfield area. She began writing stories for her nieces and nephews when they were young. Debra's publishing credits include a picture book, a young adult novel and two short stories for a children's online magazine. She loves to travel and has kissed the Blarney Stone.Victoria Marble is an illustrator specializing in character & narrative design, with a particular emphasis on children, animals, insects, & floral designs. She lives in Southern California with her husband and daughter and three little dogs. When not drawing, reading, or writing, Victoria enjoys watching movies with her daughter, eating dessert, and drinking coffee or tea. Victoria adores creating art that emphasizes the beauty of nature-and particularly birds, fish, insects, and floral designs, along with cute children and animal characters.
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Teddy Scares 2
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Review "These are delightfully macabre stories for the young at heart." -John Norris, ComicsInTheClassroom.com --http://comicsintheclassroom.com
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From Fear to Eternity: A Path to Peace
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About the Author Cassandra Curley, BA, LMT, Author and Messenger of Peace, has been active in the fields of Wellness and Spirituality for more than thirty years. Her journey on the path to find her own inner peace has led her to the awareness of Universal Truths that have been veiled by a false paradigm of judgment. She feels that one person can be a shining light to ignite a fire of passion on a global scale. During this crucial time in history, while there is willingness for change, her mission is to illuminate these hidden truths and guide a true movement of PEACE.
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The Two Noble Kinsmen (Folger Shakespeare Library)
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About the Author William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, on England’s Avon River. When he was eighteen, he married Anne Hathaway. The couple had three children—an older daughter Susanna and twins, Judith and Hamnet. Hamnet, Shakespeare’s only son, died in childhood. The bulk of Shakespeare’s working life was spent in the theater world of London, where he established himself professionally by the early 1590s. He enjoyed success not only as a playwright and poet, but also as an actor and shareholder in an acting company. Although some think that sometime between 1610 and 1613 Shakespeare retired from the theater and returned home to Stratford, where he died in 1616, others believe that he may have continued to work in London until close to his death.Barbara A. Mowat is Director of Research emerita at the Folger Shakespeare Library, Consulting Editor of Shakespeare Quarterly , and author of The Dramaturgy of Shakespeare’s Romances and of essays on Shakespeare’s plays and their editing.Paul Werstine is Professor of English at the Graduate School and at King’s University College at Western University. He is a general editor of the New Variorum Shakespeare and author of Early Modern Playhouse Manuscripts and the Editing of Shakespeare and of many papers and articles on the printing and editing of Shakespeare’s plays.
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1982170166
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The Celtic Symbol
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About the Author V M Jones was born and raised in Arizona. He has travelled to various places and loves to learn about the local culture in each location. His background is in accounting and financial planning but has grown to love writing. A work in progress for almost three years, The Celtic Symbol resulted from impromptu bedtime stories with his grandson. He and his wife, Pam, live in Gilbert, Arizona and have six children and five grandchildren.
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151683111X
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Crisis in the Eurozone
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Review "This book is indispensable for anyone trying to make sense of the European Union’s implosion."—Alex Callinicos, Professor of European Studies, King’s College London" Crisis in the Eurozone combines the urgency of front-line reporting with insightful detail about the players involved and mechanisms at work"—Gary A. Dymski, Professor of Economics, University of California, Riverside"The most comprehensive, thoughtful, and insightful dissection of the Eurozone’s problems. If you could only read one item on this momentous crisis, this book would be it."—Stergios Skaperdas, Professor of Economics, University of California, Irvine About the Author Costas Lapavitsas is a Professor of Economics at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He is a member of Research on Money and Finance (RMF). He is the lead author of the new RMF report "Breaking Up? A Route Out of the Eurozone Crisis." His previous publications include Social Foundations of Markets, Money and Credit and Political Economy of Money and Finance .
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1844679691
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The Complete Keeper - Youth Goalkeeper Training from A to Z
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About the Author Peter Greiber has worked for 1st FC Cologne since 1995; he's been in charge of goalkeeper training for the youth division since 1998. He is a trained sports instructor and holds an A License. Robert Freis is also a trained sports instructor and holder of an A License. He worked as a youth coach in Cologne for three years.
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3894171200
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Wet Paint
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From the Publisher Heather Holland Wheaton is one of the few writers with the ability to render stark, succinct prose from the commonplace, everyday occurrence of loss and disappointment and make it funny. In each piece, there comes a moment of strange lightness and acceptance where we can see deep into the human heart. In Wet Paint, we meet a potentially happy couple that never connects, a young boy who wins a goldfish in Coney Island while his brother lies in a coma, a micro-managing boss obsessed with Post-It Notes and an overheated commuter contemplating life as he watches a cockroach on the wall of the subway station. Wheatons stories possess a dark, mesmerizing power. Out of the moments when luck runs out, the wrong decisions are made and the wrong words are spoken, Wheaton makes it into high art. About the Author Heather Holland Wheaton is the author of Eight Million Stories in a New York Minute, Skin of Our Teeth and "Haley's Comment," a fictional series on Penthouse.com. Her short stories have appeared in The Morning News, Slipstream and Common Ground. She lives in New York and pays the rent by working as a tour guide.
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0972080015
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Bonnie and Clyde: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)
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Review “Written for high school readers and up, this biography details the crimes of notorious outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, and examines both of their social, economic, and family backgrounds. Sources for more information on cars, guns, and American history are cited throughout, and web sites with often overlooked material on Bonnie and Clyde are listed. A timeline and a few B&W historical photos are included.” ― Reference & Research Book News About the Author NATE HENDLEY is a Toronto-based writer, reporter, and author. In addition to hundreds of news articles, features, profiles, and reviews, he is author of Edwin Alonzo Boyd: The Life and Crimes of Canada's Master Bank Robber (2003), Dutch Schultz: The Brazen Beer Baron of New York (2005), Al Capone: Chicago's King of Crime (2005), and Crystal Meth: North America's Number One Drug Problem (2006). He has also written a biography of John Lennon and children's books on Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Chretien and William Lyon Mackenzie King. Hendley has a web site located at www.natehendley.com.
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031333871X
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American Mania: When More is Not Enough
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Review Whybrow has seen the future. -- New York Times , Irene Lacher About the Author Peter C. Whybrow, MD, is director of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles. Born and educated in England, he is the author, among other books, of A Mood Apart and the award-winning American Mania: When More Is Not Enough .
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039332849X
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Manual of Business German: A Comprehensive Language Guide (Languages for Business)
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Review 'The - Manual of Business German is a useful addition to in-house training programmes, open-learning centres or self-study. Furthermore, it would be a priceless supplementary resource book for anyone teaching business-oriented German courses.' From the Back Cover This is book is the essential companion for all who use German for business communication! About the Author Paul Hartley is Dean of the School of International Studies and Law at Coventry University., Gertrud Robins is Lecturer in German at Rugby College. Read more
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0415129028
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Ghosts in Gaslight, Monsters in Steam (Gay City)
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About the Author Gay City Anthologies produces vibrant, multi-disciplinary collections comprised of fiction, comics, poetry, photography and art. Works are crafted to support and raise awareness of Gay City's mission: to promote wellness in LGBT communities by providing health services, connecting people to resources, fostering arts, and building community. www.gaycity.org/anthologies Gay City Health Project is a multicultural gay men's health organization and the leading provider of HIV and STI testing services in King County. Gay City is also home to the Michael C. Weidemann LGBT Library (5,000 volumes, free lending) and The Calamus Auditorium (a space dedicated to collaborative work with LGBT artists and the queer arts community). This year's volume was co-produced by Minor Arcana Press of Seattle. Minor Arcana Press is a journey to awe through art. They are forming a tribe of rare creatures and audacious misfits-authors, artists, and readers alike. Minor Arcana seeks the sublime, the arcane, and the weird. They encourage the subtle magic of words and the strike of bold images. They celebrate the strange, the mystical, the eerie, the archetypal, the provocative, the occult, the queer, and the delightful. www.minorarcanapress.com John Coulthart is a British graphic artist, illustrator, author and designer who has produced book covers and illustrations, CD covers and posters. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed Lovecraft-inspired book The Haunter of the Dark: And Other Grotesque Visions. He was nominated for a British Fantasy Award, for Best Artist, in 2005. In 2012 he won the Artist of the Year award at the World Fantasy Awards. http: //www.johncoulthart.com
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148958014X
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Sydney Omarr's Astrological Guide to Love & Romance
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About the Author Time Magazine has called Sydney "Astrology's most skillful public protagonist." For over thirty years, Omarr's astrological column has appeared in over 300 newspapers around the world, including the Los Angeles Times , the Washington Post , and the Miami Herald . His books--including his Astrological Guide to Love and Romance , and Sydney Omarr's Cooking with Astrology --never made the New York Times list, yet they have sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Born in Philadelphia, Omarr had the Sun in Leo in the Tenth House. In his book, Astrological Revelations About You , he said this about his own Sun sign: "Leo is associated with the heart of matters." He got down to the basics of each sign in his writing. He discussed personality, how you approach love and romance, and even how and what to cook for each sign. Sydney was skilled in revealing the good, the bad, and the lovely about every sign.
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1567185053
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Americans
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About the Author Douglas Wood is the author of A Quiet Place as well as the New York Times bestselling Can’t Do series. His books Old Turtle and Old Turtle and the Broken Truth were both international bestsellers. He lives in a cabin in the woods of Minnesota. A studied naturalist, Douglas shares his knowledge of nature as a wilderness guide. Visit him at DouglasWood.com.Elizabeth Sayles has illustrated more than twenty books for children, including The Goldfish Yawned , which she also wrote. It was chosen as the Bank Street College Best Children’s Book for 2005. She also illustrated I Already Know I Love You , by Billy Crystal, which was a #1 New York Times bestselling picture book. Elizabeth lives in Valley Cottage, New York.
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1416927565
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Eight Minutes to Ageless: The Manual on Maturing That You've Never Read?but It?s Not Too Late
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About the Author Dr. Kelli Pearson has been a Chiropractic physician, a health-care advocate and fitness expert for over 37 years, working with every type of healthcare discipline. As she moved into her 7th decade and understood that aging, while unavoidable, does not have to be overwhelming, she knew she had to share the truths she learned with others.
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1982241985
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The Fragrant Scent: On the Knowledge of Motivating Thoughts and Other Such Gems
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About the Author Born in southern Yemen, Abd al-Rahman al-Aydarus was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. He studied the traditional legal and religious sciences with renowned scholars in Yemen, the Hijaz, India and Egypt, where he died in 1192/1778. He attracted many students in the course of his travels and is the author of more than sixty works in Arabic. Mokrane Guezzou works at the Islamic Foundation, UK. He is the author of Shaykh Muhammad al-Hashimi: His Life and Works and the translator of Wahidi's Asbab al-Nuzul , Buzaydi’s The Adab of the True Seeker and the Tafsir Ibn Abbas.
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1903682932
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Faberge in the Royal Collection
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About the Author Caroline de Guitaut is Loans Officer for The Queen's Works of Art, and Assistant to the Director of the Royal Collection.
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0500976228
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A Wallowa Gal
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Review Katherine intertwines recollections of her previous life while vividly sharing her thoughts, impressions, and observations of Wallowa County living. Her writings remind us of our own daily experiences in the County that we often take for granted. Readers, enjoy the journey! Charleen Haines- a 53 year resident of Wallowa County. A Wallowa Gal is an interesting look at a woman's reinvention of herself at midlife. As she moves to a new and very different life in a remote area of Oregon, Katherine turns her keenly observant eye inward. At times amusing but also insightful, this collection of her columns makes for a great read. Mary Swanson, owner, The Bookloft in Enterprise, Oregon. When her husband passed, she gave herself permission to be what has always been in her heart- she is a writer. She made a brave decision, in memory of her husband, to move to Wallowa County. In this corner of Oregon, she found people who became her friends, found writing friends and found herself as if reborn. Debbie Lind, Retired Wallowa Public Library Director. About the Author Katherine Stickroth's writing captures the beauty of people and nature. As a freelance writer, her abilities span articles that promote regional events, tales for children, human interest stories of local characters, and obituaries of close friends. Writing is my happy place, Stickroth remarks. I enjoy sharing the wonders of life with others.
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1087926904
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Negative Dialectics (Negative Dialectics Ppr)
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From the Back Cover Negative Dialects is a phrase that flouts tradition. As early as Plato, dialectics meant to achieve something positive by means of negation; the thought figure of a 'negation of negation' later became the succinct term. This book seeks to free dialectics from such affirmative traits without reducing its determinacy. About the Author Theodor W. Adorno (1903-69) was a founder and arguably the foremost thinker of the Frankfurt School. He worked with Max Horkheimer at the New York Institute for Social Research and later taught at the University of Frankfurt until his death in 1969. His work has proved enormously influential in sociology, philosophy and cultural theory.
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0826401325
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The Dangerous Princess: Book 1 of the Arden Waithe Chronicles
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About the Author Andreona Garlid lives in a variety of places with her husband, children, and a random assortment of pets. (Most of which are normal - some of which are not) She wrote this particular book as a present for her eldest daughter's birthday.
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1537672169
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China in the Early Bronze Age: Shang Civilization (Encounters with Asia)
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Review "Thorp has packed a massive amount of information in a concise and easily accessible way into well organized chapters. . . . This book is clearly the result of many years of intensive research but appears to the reader to be an effortless achievement." ― Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies Book Description Students of the history and archaeology of early civilizations will find China in the Early Bronze Age the most up-to-date and wide-ranging introduction to its topic now in print. Scholars in Chinese studies will use this work as a handbook and research guide. For all readers, this volume makes fascinating reading in the formative stages of Chinese culture accessible. From the Publisher Robert L. Thorp is Professor Emeritus of Chinese Art History and Archaeology at Washington University, St. Louis. He is the author of Chinese Art and Culture . About the Author Robert L. Thorp is Professor Emeritus of Chinese Art History and Archaeology at Washington University, St. Louis. He is the author of Chinese Art and Culture. Read more
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0812239105
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Invisible Connections: Why Migrating Shorebirds Need the Yellow Sea
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Book Description Each year, millions of migrating shorebirds fly from Australasia to the tidal flats of the Yellow Sea. The migration route encompasses 22 countries and is home to over 50 million migratory waterbirds from over 250 different populations, including 28 globally threatened species. International cooperation is essential to maintain an unbroken chain of habitats to support these global travelers and their need for stopover sites to rest and refuel along their flyway. This book and its wonderful photographs by Jan van de Kam bring to life the dramatic journeys of migratory shorebirds in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, the importance of their staging sites and the need for international cooperation to maintain this cycle. About the Author Danny Rogers is a shorebird biologist for the Arthur Rylah Institute (Department of Sustainability and Environment, Australia).Phil Battley is a zoology lecturer in the Ecology Group at Massey University, New Zealand.Brian MacCaffery has studied Arctic-breeding birds for three decades. He worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge for 20 years.Jan Lewis lives in Broome, NW Australia and has close connections to Broome Bird Observatory and the research work undertaken in Roebuck Bay.Theunis Piersma is an evolutionary biologist and leads research teams at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) and the University of Gronigen.
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0643096590
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Patent Litigation Primer: A Guide For Inventors And Business Owners
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Review "A concise guide to the maddening complexities of patent law." -Kirkus Reviews "A well-designed reference work for anyone who needs a quick understanding of the patenting process." -Kirkus Reviews From the Back Cover Are you an inventor considering filing a patent infringement lawsuit? Are you a business owner who has been accused of patent infringement? Are you an investor wondering how a patent lawsuit might affect one of your businesses? Are you a lawyer who regularly advises any of these parties? If so, Patent Litigation Primer is the book for you. With information gleaned from his years of experience in patent infringement litigation and licensing, author Robert A. Klinck simplifies the seemingly confusing issues surrounding the process to provide you with detailed yet clear information. Designed for the layperson but equally useful for attorneys new to patent litigation, this unique book offers a comprehensive overview of the substantive law and procedural quirks of patent cases to help decipher the host of elements involved--and provide a basic and helpful guide for the uninitiated.
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1517719348
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Secret Ingredients: The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink
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From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. This volume of food writing from the New Yorker proves again that famous weekly's reputation for literary and journalistic excellence. An anthology of reporting both recent and vintage, this book takes readers from the oyster beds of Long Island to the bistros of Paris, from artisanal tofu joints in Japan to a Miami restaurant serving Basque food to homesick Cubans. Along the way, lucky readers get to travel to fun food towns like San Francisco and New York, drink martinis with Roger Angell, make fun of menus with Steve Martin and reminisce about Julia Child's winsome public television series. A particularly wonderful profile introduces a wild-foods forager capable of making a ten course meal from ingredients in the field near his house; he and the author dine on cattails and watercress while canoeing through an icy November river. Another winning profile explores the life and times of a cheese-making nun with a Ph.D. in microbiology. But perhaps the greatest pleasure here is the gorgeous prose of masters like M.F.K. Fisher and A.J. Liebling. Liebling, in particular, knows how to turn meals into stories; though he wrote of Paris before the war, his descriptions are so immediate and enticing a reader wants to run out and buy the first plane ticket to France. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. About the Author David Remnick is the editor of The New Yorker.
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B0028N729E
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Fleet Renegade (2) (Under Jurisdiction)
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About the Author Susan R. Matthews was raised in a military family and spent her younger years living around the globe in a myriad of places including Germany, both coasts of the U.S., and India. Often cut off from television and other media, she read voraciously. Her first encounters with science fiction came via classics such as I, Robot and Stranger in a Strange Land. Matthews' debut novel, An Exchange of Hostages, the first entry in her critically acclaimed Under Jurisdiction series, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award. Matthews was also a finalist for the John W. Campbell award for best new writer. There are now seven novels in the Under Jurisdiction series. The first six are collected in two omnibus editions: Fleet Inquisitor and upcoming Fleet Renegade. The newest entry in the series is Blood Enemies, published by Baen Books. Matthews lives in Seattle with her wife, Maggie, and two delightful dogs. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army, where she served as operations and security officer of a combat support hospital. She is also an avid HAM radio operator.
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1476782091
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iRise: To The Next Level Of Living
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About the Author Born in Chicago, Jeff Newton, grew up in the loving home of his father, W.J. Newton and mother, Daisy. He has five sisters and three brothers. Upon graduation from high school, Pastor Jeff attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he majored in Business Management. There he joined the prestigious fraternity of social action, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. He has been married for 25 years to his wonderful wife, Brandla. They have birthed and nurtured into adulthood three children, Jeffrey Jr., Justin and Jayla. His professional career as a leader spans 27 years as Director of Customer Service at the National Safety Council and later a Director of Production Planning at Cintas Corporation until he resigned in 2003. Since 2004, he has been Associate Pastor to one of the nation's most prolific and dynamic leaders of the 21st Century, Apostle H. Daniel Wilson, Senior Pastor of Valley Kingdom Ministries International (VKMI), one of the most innovative and progressive ministries of our time. Jeff serves as Lead Pastor of Ministries, where he oversees 60+ ministries, 75+ leaders, over 300 volunteers, and the budgets associated with them. His gift of administration also allowed him to give leadership to the management of the internationally renowned, Stellar Award winning, Praise & Worship Team, Shekinah Glory Ministry. He is also the Overseer of the Media Department, the outlet of audio, CD, DVD and video production at VKMI. Jeff is the CEO of Momentum Center Coaching & Mentoring where he is a Mentor/Life Coach and the President of the Board of the Country Club Hills Youth Football & Cheerleading Foundation who serve over 200 youth in his community. Jeff effectively delivers his gift of speaking and coaching with passion, and demonstrates the love and acceptance through his works that this generation cries out for.
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1987594835
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