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Drawing Landscapes in Pencil
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About the Author Ferdinand Petrie was born in Rutherford, New Jersey, and received his art training at Parsons School of Design and The Famous Artist School of Illustration. He also studied painting with Frank Reilly at The Art Students League in New York. After working for 20 years in advertising agencies and studios in New York City, he began painting full time. For the past 20 years he has operated his own in Rockport, Massachusetts. Petrie's work can be found in many public and private collections throughout the United States. Mr. Petrie’s other book published by Watson-Guptill is The Big Book of Painting Nature in Watercolor , with photographs by John Shaw.
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0823026469
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Auto Electricity & Electronics Workbook, A6
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About the Author James E. Duffy has devoted much of his professional life to developing educational materials that help people understand vocational and technical subjects. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Indiana State University. After college, Jim worked as an automotive instructor at Brandon High School in Brandon, Florida, and at Hillsborough Adult Education Center in Tampa, Florida. After teaching for several years, Jim joined Goodheart-Willcox Publisher as a technical editor and eventually began writing textbooks. In addition to Modern Automotive Technology, Jim's books include Auto Electricity and Electronics, Auto Engine Repair, Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, and Manual Drive Trains and Axles.
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Shadows & Glass: Book 2 of the Ghost-Stumbler Chronicles
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About the Author Karen Marie Peacock lives in a forested small town in Northern California with her husband Mike, an antique roll top desk, thousands of books, and the ticking of old clocks. She has had a love affair with words and writing since she was a very little girl, listening to her mother read Jane Eyre from a battered book she still has. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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Ridin' That Strawberry Roan
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From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 2 Sewall has enlivened this old cowboy song with a set of illustrations straight out of the Wild West. The first-person narrative recounts the story of a young out-of-work cowboy who's bragging promises to earn him ten dollars if he can break the strawberry roan. The confident young cowpoke soon discovers that the little old horse is a hard bronc to bust. Despite his brave attempt, there's no question who comes out the victor in this showdown. Amidst the book's watercolor-washed pages featuring gold desert and blue sky, Sewall's strawberry roan comes to life. The expert use of action lines and superimposed figures bring to life the wildly cavorting bronc whose personality glints in his eyes. The pictures tell the story every bit as well as the words. The music for this little-known ballad is not included, but, despite this omission, the book will hold appeal for all those young 'uns seeking a good cowboy story. Susan Scheps, Bertram Woods Branch Library, Shaker Heights, OhioCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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0670806234
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Navy Hospital Corpsman: NAVEDTRA 14295 Following the Model for Military Education
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About the Author Following in the footsteps of Gordon Allport, all of Mindy J. Allport-Settle's books are built on a foundation of psychology and sociology with a focus on improving some aspect of industry through research and education. Her career in healthcare began when she was a teenager working as an emergency medical technician. Since then, she has joined the U.S. Navy's advanced hospital corps, worked in organ and human tissue procurement, specialized in ophthalmology, and moved on to serve as a key executive, board member, and consultant for some of the best companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industry. She has provided guidance in regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, restructuring and turnarounds, new drug submissions, research and development and product commercialization strategies, and new business development. Her experience and dedication have resulted in international recognition as the developer of the only FDA-recognized and benchmarked quality systems training and development business methodology. Her education includes a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix, and completion of the corporate governance course series in audit committees, compensation committees, and board effectiveness at Harvard Business School. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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B0044XV8PK
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Betrayal in Time: A Novel (Kendra Donovan Mystery Series)
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Review "Outstanding. With perfect pacing, McElwain holds the reader’s interest from the first page to the last." ― Publishers Weekly (starred) "McElwain cleverly expresses Donovan’s modernity and forensic expertise without betraying the concept of the series: Here is a character who is out of place in time, but still manages to get along in the 19th century, giving readers a blend of crime scene investigation and historical period color." ― Historical Novels Review "An unusual, absorbing tale. Well-integrated story lines involve Kendra’s romance and a grief-stricken family whose son’s fate is an education in the horrors of war. The highlight here, however, is the time-travel aspect, which sees FBI investigatory skills muted to match the knowledge and mores of the day." ― Booklist "A much improved mystery, a touch of history, and the obligatory romance combine for a pleasing read." ― Kirkus Reviews "An entertaining mystery with considerable period detail and a touch of romance. Fans of historical mysteries with strong female characters, such as Rhys Bowen’s ‘Molly Murphy’ series or Laurie King’s ‘Mary Russell’ books will enjoy." ― Library Journal "A deftly crafted and unique time-travel based mystery, Betrayal in Time is a thoroughly entertaining page-turner of a read from beginning to end." ― Midwest Book Review About the Author Julie McElwain is the author of the Kendra Donovan mysteries— A Murder in Time , A Twist in Time , Caught in Time , Betrayal in Time, and Shadows in Time —which are available from Pegasus Crime. Julie lives in Long Beach, California.
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1643136135
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Something To Say
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Review In today’s high-tech fast paced world when many of us live in a virtual world full of pretenses, Erin Zinzilieta-Pennington’s poetry brings us back to real America. Her deep-rooted love for the Midwest permeates through her portrayal of cornfields and sunsets, the blue collar man, the coal miner, the single mother, the love for her family. Her language, like the stories she tells in her poems, is authentic, direct, stripped of mannerisms and clichés, telling it like it is, evoking our most basic and underlying emotions. Her poems convey the struggles and pain of hard working Americans, yet a sense of survival and victory pervade. Reading Erin’s poems is like drinking a cup of coffee and eating apple pie in a Norman Rockwell painting. It’s a journey back home. Devora Hellerstein , Israeli Authoress, Author of STAR: Steps to Academic Reading (2003) and Celebrating Diversity: the significance of cultural differences on reading processes of the young adult EFL Learner (2013) The poetry of Erin Pennington is about life, from reminiscing about our youth to dealing with a major medical issue—it’s honest and raw emotion about the “real” world, the world that most folks deal with on a daily basis. The greatest compliment I can pay to any writer is when I read their work and find myself racing through a sentence, just so I can see what the next sentence says. The work of Erin Pennington certainly merits that praise. It’s gripping, riveting, and regardless of your preferred reading material, it’s a must-read. Jim Muir, Author of the devotional book Offerings (2019) About the Author Erin Zinzilieta-Pennington is a 2010 graduate of McKendree University and a 1994 graduate of Eastern Illinois University. She possesses a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education English. She has been an educator since 1994. Ms. Pennington is from Benton, Illinois, but has been a resident of Carmi, Illinois since 2000.
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Early Man Sticker and Activity Book
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About the Author Aardman Animation Ltd is the four-time Oscar-winning stop-motion animation studio behind Shaun the Sheep , Wallace and Gromit , Chicken Run , Arthur Christmas , and more. Aardman Animation is based in Bristol, England.
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paintings by a pilgrim: the camino de santiago, saint-jacques-de-compostelle
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About the Author Patty is a painter, writer (Guide to Impressionist Paris and Guide to Impressionist Landscape), astrologer, tarot card reader and caviste at La Derniere Goutte wine shop. She was born in LA, studied at UC Berkley and has a MFA from Claremont Graduate Universtity. She now lives in Paris.
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Giorgione
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Review The production of the book is elegant, as befits Giorgione: wide margins, very high quality color plates, close-ups that allow one to drink in the special Giorgione effect. -- Washington Times, January 11, 1998
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TimeStorm
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About the Author Steve Harrison was born in Yorkshire, England, grew up in Lancashire, migrated to New Zealand and eventually settled in Sydney, Australia, where he lives with his wife and daughter.As he juggled careers in shipping, insurance, online gardening and the postal service, Steve wrote short stories, sports articles and a long running newspaper humour column called HARRISCOPE: a mix of ancient wisdom and modern nonsense. In recent years he has written a number of unproduced feature screenplays, although being unproduced was not the intention, and developed projects with producers in the US and UK. His script, Sox, was nominated for an Australian Writers' Guild 'Awgie' Award and he has written and produced three short films under his Pronunciation Fillums partnership.
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1908168447
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Poets Ranked by Beard Weight: The Commemorative Edition
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Review "Everything that can be known about beards and much that can't." --The London Weekly Gazette"Indispensable. A bible for the bearded!" --Wisps and Tufts"Underwood's revolutionary syntheses lift the science of pogonology to hitherto undreamed of heights!" --Beards Illustrated"A work of startling acuity, insight and originality. A breakthrough at the furthest frontiers of scientific progress." --Harrington's"A comprehensive guide for the man about town and a must-have for every gentleman of cultivated taste. Underwood has done it again!" --Suave About the Author Upton Uxbridge Underwood (1881-1937), was a deipnosophist, clubman, and literary miscellanist with a special interest in tonsorial subjects. His masterpiece, The Language of the Beard , an epicurean treat confected for the delectation of fellow bon vivants, vaunts the premise that the texture, contours, and growth patterns of a man's beard indicate personality traits, aptitudes, and strengths and weaknesses of character. Gilbert Alter-Gilbert is a critic, translator, and literary historian whose recent publications include the grim anthology Life and Limb and an English-language edition of Vicente Huidobro's Manifestos Manifest . An "experimental classicist", Alter-Gilbert is an inveterate practitioner of fictive history , a genre pioneered by such illustrious forebears as Marcel Schwob and Raymond Roussel. Jack Passion is an American rock musician, author, entrepreneur, and folk hero. He is also the reigning World Beard and Mustache Champion in the Full Beard Natural category. Passion is the author of The Facial Hair Handbook . He is reputed to live in either San Francisco or Walnut Creek, California. Mahendra Singh is an artist and illustrator. His projects include illustrating the Melville House edition of The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll. He lives in Montréal, Quebec.
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B0096ERP0O
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Mathematical Methods and Models for Economists
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Review 'The textbook is highly recommended to graduate students of economics. Furthermore, it provides a useful mathematical reference for researchers in economics.' Roland Fahrion, Zentralblatt MATH'… an extensive introduction into the mathematic needed in the field of economics.' Simulation News Europe Book Description A textbook for a first-year PhD course in mathematics for economists and a reference for graduate students in economics.
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0521585295
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Keeping Mobile on Your Scooter: Taming Your Mobility Scooter
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About the Author My name is Morris Barwick and I am a retired mechanical engineer. My degree is from the University of Florida. I had Poliomyelitis in the late 30's (before vaccines) and have had to wear a full leg brace all my life. I now have post-polio syndrome but I rarely let it limit my activities. I owned a 5-mile paper route as a kid, which I threw from a bicycle. I have been a private pilot for many years, with more than 300 hours as "Pilot in Command". I owned my own airplane, a Piper Cherokee 140 (hand operated brakes are standard). My professional career was largely composed of consulting engineering which included the design of rockets, spacesuits, and electronics in the "Space Race" and military. I didn't know that my years of relatively carefree activity was slowly coming to an end, and with the late onset of Post-Polio Syndrome, I would soon be scooter bound. A person with limited mobility has many more options today that are more appealing than before. I have known many elderly people who were embarrassed and ashamed to admit they needed a wheelchair (and usually someone else to push it), Many times they would deny themselves outings where limited mobility might be a problem. I bought my first scooter in 1988 on a professional fascination with them and in later years that fascination became a dependency. I have made an intensive study of mobility scooters and riding requirements. My book is my attempt to teach what I have learned and the things I had to un-learn! I am retired to Texas where they have "Trail Rides" for horsemen. Hmm....
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0615469051
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Rise of War (Rise of War Trilogy)
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About the Author Melanie Michelle Denos is an aspiring writer, debuting her first novel. A Washington resident, she enjoys life going on hikes with her dog, Hercules and her fiancé.
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1548736473
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2009 International Building Code Need to Know: The 20% of the Code You Need 80% of the Time
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From the Publisher R. Dodge Woodson has owned and operated construction companies in Virginia and Maine, and served as an adjunct faculty member for the Central Maine Technical College, where he taught code and apprenticeship classes. --This text refers to the paperback edition. About the Author R. Dodge Woodson has owned and operated construction companies in Virginia and Maine, and served as an adjunct faculty member for the Central Maine Technical College, where he taught code and apprenticeship classes. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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B002Q69B7Y
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The Secret Army: Chiang Kai-shek and the Drug Warlords of the Golden Triangle
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About the Author Richard M. Gibson earned a BS in 1965 and in 1966 an MA in history at San Jose State College, San Jose, California. As a Naval officer from 1966-71, he served aboard ships in the Gulf of Tonkin and taught history at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.In 1971, Gibson joined the US Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer. His postings included Martinique, French West Indies, Burma and Japan. He speaks French, Thai, and Japanese fluently, and received the Department of States meritorious and superior honor awards. Wen-hua Chen earned a BA in Chinese literature from Tunghai University, Taiwan and an MA in oriental history at Hiroshima University, Japan. Chen also studied at Taiwan’s prestigious Academia Sinica. In 1975, he began a career with the United Nations as a Chinese translator, working in both Bangkok, Thailand, and at UN Headquarters in New York. He retired in 2000 and has been pursuing various writing projects, publishing several works in Chinese language periodicals in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.
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0470830182
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Unix for Mac: Your visual blueprintto maximizing the foundation of Mac OS X (Visual Read Less, Learn More)
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From the Back Cover Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you’ll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 160 key Unix tasks you can do on Mac OS X, including: Using the terminal application Using the terminal application Navigating the file system Navigating the file system Working with pico, vi, and emacs text editors Working with pico, vi, and emacs text editors Customizing the shell Customizing the shell Writing shell scripts Writing shell scripts Sharing files between computers Sharing files between computers Using system administration commands Using system administration commands Installing and using Internet applications Installing and using Internet applications Running the X Window System Running the X Window System Developing new Unix applications Developing new Unix applications Productivity tools and much more on CD-ROM! OpenOffice.org, a free office productivity software suite OpenOffice.org, a free office productivity software suite Gimp, a GNU image manipulation program Gimp, a GNU image manipulation program XFree86 to run X Window System applications XFree86 to run X Window System applications Plus a searchable e-version of the book Plus a searchable e-version of the book
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076453730X
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People of the Black Sun: Book Four of the People of the Longhouse Series (North America's Forgotten Past, 20)
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Review “Sure to keep readers turning the pages… As usual, the Gears, husband-and-wife archaeologists, have enriched and enhanced the gripping plot with plenty of anthropological, archaeological, and historical detail.” ― Booklist on The Dawn Country “Rich in cultural detail. Both longtime fans and newcomers will be satisfied. Another fine entry in an ambitious, long-running series.” ― Kirkus Reviews on The People of the Longhouse About the Author W. Michael Gear , who holds a master's degree in archaeology, has worked as a professional archaeologist since 1978. He is currently principal investigator for Wind River Archaeological Consultants. With his wife, Kathleen O’Neal Gear, he has written the international and USA Today bestselling North America's Forgotten Past Series (including People of the Songtrail , People of the Morning Star , Sun Born, Moon Hunt , among others); and Anasazi Mystery Series. Kathleen O'Neal Gear is a former state historian and archaeologist for Wyoming, Kansas, and Nebraska for the U.S. Department of the Interior. She has twice received the federal government's Special Achievement Award for "outstanding management" of our nation's cultural heritage. With her husband, W. Michael Gear, she is the co-author of many books, including the North America’s Forgotten Past series ( People of the Songtrail , People of the Morning Star , Sun Born, Moon Hunt , among others); and the Anasazi Mysteries series. She and her husband live in Thermopolis, WY.
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125020898X
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Extraordinary Dogs: Inspirational Stories of Dogs with Disabilities
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From the Back Cover "There is something so humbling about a little creature with a disability that asks for nothing but love, and gives it back in multitudes. They never complain about their situation . . . they just live with it and love life."—Barb Thrasher, BONES Pet Rescue Auggie appeared to be a klutzy puppy, always bumping into walls. Really, he was born blind and could only see shadows. Emmy Lou, a kind-spirited hunting dog, was shot by a hunter and could never use her hind legs again. Jinx, a rambunctious three-legged terrier mix, was dumped and abandoned on the side of the road. Despite the difficult hardships these pups faced, they were still able to find families who accepted and loved them unconditionally.Extraordinary Dogs is a compilation of fifty heartwarming, against-all-odds profiles of dogs with disabilities who all share an unwavering zest for life. Each dog's one-of-a-kind story will no doubt win you over, paws down. About the Author Joyce Darrell founded Pets with Disabilities with her husband, Michael. The organization has been featured on NBC’s Today show, as well as in Prevention and Dog Fancy magazines. The couple lives in Prince Frederick, Maryland.
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1599210495
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The New Sartre
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Review "The New Sartre presents an entirely convincing and fresh reading of Sartre's relationship to structuralism, post-structuralism and postmodernism....A genuinely illuminating interpretation of Sartre as formative of (rather than opposed to) contemporary French theory and philosophy." Christina Howells, University of OxfordThis valuable book examines the cultural and theoretical views that define the postmodern condition, as Francois Lyotard dubbed it some thirty years ago, and asks whether these are present in Sartre. The ground has to a large extent been covered before, but never so thoroughly. L Esprit Createur, XLIV.iv, Winter 2004"The New Sartre presents an entirely convincing and fresh reading of Sartre's relationship to structuralism, post-structuralism and postmodernism....A genuinely illuminating interpretation of Sartre as formative of (rather than opposed to) contemporary French theory and philosophy." About the Author Nik Farrell Fox is Research Fellow at the University of Lincoln, UK.
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0826461840
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Ty Cobb
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Review "Anyone who likes baseball will enjoy reading this book."--Sparky Anderson "Impressive...Valuable...An often fascinating analysis of Cobb's personality."-- The New York Times Book Review "Crisply written, a splendid addition to the sports-biography shelf."-- Chicago Sun-Times "Now, thanks to...Charles Alexander, comes a biography of the 'Georgia Peach' that is carefully researched, crisply written and all too revealing."-- San Francisco Chronicle "No baseball fan will want to pass up this book....Alexander has performed that magical feat of creating Ty Cobb, warts and all....It's a wonderful, wonderful book."-- Newsday "Professor Alexander has...written the best book yet on Cobb."-- Reviews in American History "This is the best biography of Ty Cobb ever written. It is based on impeccable research and yet still reads like a novel. A fine book."--Lawrence Ritter, author of The Glory of Their Times "What a wonderful book! It is both engaging social history and a wonderful yarn."--William E. Leuchtenburgh, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "A good picture of Cobb's winning ethic and of his place in the 'national pastime.'"-- Journal of American History "A very good book, especially at integrating the life of Cobb with the wider spectrum of sports and American culture."--Kevin S. Fontenot, Tulane University About the Author Charles C. Alexander is Professor of History at Ohio University. He is the author of a number of books including Here the Country Lies: Nationalism and the Arts in Twentieth-Century America and Holding the Line: The Eisenhower Era .
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0195035984
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Wipe Clean: First Words
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Review “Priddy Books are ..."visually delightful with an interactive element." - School Library Journal About the Author Roger Priddy 's passion for educating children through fun, informative and engaging books has led him to create some of publishing's most enduring and successful nonfiction early learning books. Bestselling titles include First 100 Words , Bright Baby Animals , and Alphaprints: ABC . Roger lives in London and has three children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his best publishing ideas.
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0312513933
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The Forgotten Game: Game 5 2004 ALCS Yankees at Red Sox
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About the Author John Vampatella graduated from Syracuse University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Broadcast Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication. He is currently the Northeast Regional Director with Athletes in Action.
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The Road to Burgundy: The Unlikely Story of an American Making Wine and a New Life in France
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Review "Walker's tale evokes the exquisite thrill of finding and following your passion, no matter how crazy it might seem." ---Publishers Weekly About the Author Ray Walker is the founder and owner of Maison Ilan in Nuits-Saint-Georges, France.Sean Crisden is a multitalented actor and an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator who has recorded audiobooks in almost every genre, from science fiction to romance. He has also voiced characters in numerous video games and appeared in many commercials and films, including The Last Airbender.
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The Encaustic Materials Handbook
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About the Author Kassandra Kelly never thought her first book would be a nonfiction DIY art materials book. She can most often be found tucked behind the covers of a ghost story or murder mystery, the spookier the better. She received her B.A. from Reed College and her M.F.A. from Pacific University. She lives in rural solitude with two dogs, a shameful number of cats (okay, five), ten thousand Italian honeybees, and one partner affectionately known as The Theory. Probably to hide his identity. Visit Kassandra at KassandraKelly.com or the Hive Encaustic blog at http: //hive-encaustic.com/
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0989343510
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The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers (Biker Witches)
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Review "Fabulously Fun." --The Chicago Tribune About the Author New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Angie Fox writes action-packed fantasy/mystery/romance about biker witches, ghost hunters, and things that go bump in the night. Her books have been called fabulously fun by the Chicago Tribune and have won multiple Daphne awards for mystery and PRISM awards for fantasy. Angie is best known for the SOUTHERN SPIRITS(TM) series, the Monster MASH series, and for her ACCIDENTAL DEMON SLAYER books. Visit her at www.angiefox.com.
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The Courtroom Trial of Jesus the Christ: A Legal Study of the Gospel of John
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About the Author Since 2000, Dr. Jimmy F. Orr has served as the pastor of Palmetto Baptist Church, Palmetto, Georgia. He also teaches Christian studies at Brewton-Parker College, Newnan, Georgia, and the Frederick M. Hawkins Center for Christian Studies, Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Orr graduated from the University of Georgia and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Amanda have two children, Zach (and his wife, Micole) and Hillary, and live near Atlanta, Georgia.
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1512053406
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Canvas Skies: Reliance on Citizens Makes Us Great!
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About the Author S.L. Wallace is a teacher and life long writer who is a descendant of the famous William Wallace. Like him, she believes in freedom and independence. Unlike him, she fights her battles with the pen, most recently taking a political stand against recent changes in government at both local and state levels.
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Save the Sharks (Save the Earth)
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Review "Children will enjoy the illustrations and marine life featured in Save the Sharks, but teachers and parents will benefit from the subtle education and awareness of dwindling shark numbers. Public and school libraries will benefit from having this eye-opening book." - Barbara Fanson for Readers' Favorite About the Author Bethany Stahl is an award-winning, bestselling author of children's fiction. Her books have received literary awards, are recommended by State Directors, literary associations, and environmental organizations. Bethany's books are known for their positive environmental messages and relatable characters.
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The Moonsteel Crown
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Review "Subterfuge and skulduggery from one of my favourite fantasy writers.” – RJ Barker , author of The Bone Ships "Wit, humor, and a percolating sense of enchantment are signatures of a Stephen Deas novel, and this is Deas at the top of his game." – Robert V.S. Redick , author of Master Assassins and The Red Wolf Conspiracy "Three unlikely characters land in the midst of political intrigue in this fun fantasy from Deas." – Publishers Weekly "Deas's prose is witty, occasionally almost Pratchett-like...there's something vital and dangerous going on in the world, but our fun comes from the petty tragedies of three downtrodden rogues." – SFX "Readers who like their high fantasy laced with revenge and political intrigue will find this tale of interest." – Booklist "It's a fun and entertaining debut that will appeal to fans of both classic and contemporary fantasy." – Fantasy Book Critic "The book is an entertaining mix of Pern and Westeros, with the knowing characterisation of Abercrombie and the endearment of Novik." – SFF World "This dark and gritty fantasy is recommended for readers wanting the scope of an epic with the grittiness of grimdark urban fantasy. It will be loved by those who are looking for stories that exhibit all the darkness at the heart of “Game of Thrones” set in the mean streets of the grittiest of fantasy cities, and/or those who like antihero protagonists stuck in a morally gray area." – Library Journal "A cracking read - fun, frenetic and full of great characters...Roll on book 2!" – Tom Lloyd , author of Stranger of Tempest "A big, rich world, with a plot full of surprises and characters that will linger long after you finish." – Joshua Philip Johnson , author of The Forever Sea About the Author Stephen Deas, born in 1968 in Southeast England, is an English fantasy author. He is most famous for his fantasy opus, the Memory of Flames sequence, set in a fantasy world inhabited by dragons.
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0857668765
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The Falklands Crisis: The Rights and the Wrongs (History and Politics in the 20th Century: Bloomsbury Academic)
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About the Author Peter Calvert was Professor Emeritus of Comparative and International Politics at the University of Southampton, UK.
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1474291147
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Bringing Rosie Home (By Way of the Lighthouse, 2)
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About the Author With 6 million+ books in circulation, bestselling/award-winning author Loree Lough has 107 books (17 for HQ), 72 short stories & 2,500+ articles in print. She & her real-life hero split their time between a home in Baltimore's suburbs & a cabin in the Allegheny Mtns. Loree loves interacting with readers & answers every letter personally. Write her @ http://www.loreelough.com .
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1335633480
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Women of the Raj
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From Library Journal MacMillan's 1988 volume traces the role of British women in India, whose primary purpose seems to have been to replicate Victorian society in the Raj. The book reveals how these women adjusted to the many hardships of living in an alien and often hostile environment.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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0500278989
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The Past Is Gone (TimeJumpers)
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About the Author James Valentine is a broadcaster for ABC radio in Sydney, Australia. The JumpMan books are his first for children. He has also written for Rolling Stone, Vogue, and the Sydney Morning Herald and is a musician who recorded two number-one hits and a number of platinum albums with the Models. James lives with his wife, Joanne, and two children, Ruby and Roy, just outside Sydney.
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Look Within, A
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From the Author Special thanks to Editorial Alvi Books, Ltd., for providing technical and logistical support in the distribution of this work. From the Inside Flap May we be saturated with God's Word and always ready to align every thought and desire with the truth He provides us.Women of the Bible give us dramatic and graphic examples of how the thoughts of our heart, the words of our mouth, and the deeds of our hands affect us and those around us for good or ill. About the Author Faith Taylor is a busy wife and mother of four. A pastor's wife for fifteen years, she teaches ladies Bible studies and one-on-one discipleship. Read more
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1591666090
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Koala and the Flower (Single Titles)
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From School Library Journal PreSchool-K-Poor little gray Koala lives with Badger and Raccoon, who "see things in black and white. They are always sure that they are always right." Koala likes to look at things from all sides and in all colors. When she brings home a lovely yellow flower, her stodgy friends think she is silly. The know-it-alls cannot answer her questions about where flowers come from, but they each make up a story. Finally, Koala meets a donkey that takes her to the library where she reads and then goes home to plant seeds and wait for them to grow. When a sea of pretty blossoms bloom, Badger and Raccoon claim to have expected this all along. The opening scenes have mostly black, white, and gray tones. As Koala ventures out into the world, pastel colors are added to the art and her surroundings become more lighthearted. Now the library is rendered in bright primary colors, and Koala's garden is bursting with magentas, oranges, and purples. The dialogue balloons, different palettes, and the mixed-media illustrations could be confusing to some children, but they will appreciate the fact that Koala learns to make and trust her own decisions. Bina Williams, Bridgeport Public Library, CT Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. About the Author Mary Murphy is the author and illustrator of many books for young children, including I Like It When... and Some Things Change . She lives in Dublin, Ireland.
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076132674X
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Names for animals even if they are not pets
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About the Author Carnita Groves, Sr. is a Denver native, mother, and grandmother. She is married to Dr. Robert Atwell, Sr., who is a clinical forensic psychologist. Carnita is a licensed professional counselor, certified addictions counselor, and play therapist in private practice.
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The Bloody Red Baron (Anno Dracula)
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About the Author Kim Newman has written numerous acclaimed and successful novels and short stories. He writes slightly more disreputable work as Jack Yeovil, has written for a wide variety of magazines and journals, is a contributing editor for both SIGHT AND SOUND and EMPIRE, and has appeared on (and scripted) a great many radio and television programs, ranging from high-end arts reviews to tacky quiz shows and horror host DR TERROR. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review “Newman’s use of Edgar Allan Poe, hired to write an official biography of the vampiric Red Baron...stands out as a truly fantastic idea” Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi blog “This batch of short fiction is not only for fans of the monsters of yesteryear but also for those who like to see the old-school given a facelift. It’s for fans of creative new horror as well as the old guard.” The Blood Shed “a collection of really fun stories, and I highly recommend it” Atomic Moo --This text refers to the mass_market edition.
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B00MLDU21G
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The The MEGA-BOOK of Instant Word-Building Mats: 200 Reproducible Mats to Target & Teach Initial Consonants, Blends, Short Vowels, Long Vowels, Word Families, & More!
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About the Author M'liss Brockman and Susan Peteete are teachers and educational consultants with decades of experience. They are also the authors of 15 Reproducible Cut-and-Paste Dictionaries.
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0439471206
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Mardi Gras: A Pictorial History of Carnival in New Orleans
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About the Author As one of Louisiana's leading historians and a lifelong observer of Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama, Leonard V. Huber (1903-1984) authored many titles about the spirit of New Orleans. As an active member of many local historical organizations, Huber wrote many books and articles on various subjects relating to his love of history, such as steamboats, cemeteries, postal history, Mardi Gras, and New Orleans landmarks. In his prime, Huber was also a businessman and civil leader. He was the president of Victor Huber and Sons, Incorporated, the company which owns and built Hope Mausoleum, a historic New Orleans landmark, as well as Louisiana's first crematory. Huber was also the president of the Louisiana Landmarks Society, the Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission, and the Keyes Foundation. Huber was also a founding member and president of the Friends of Tulane Library, which now holds many of his printed works. Leonard Huber's love of history made him an expert in his field and a connoisseur of the New Orleans' rich history.
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088289160X
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Projecting the Past: Ancient Rome, Cinema and History (The New Ancient World)
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Review "...Wyke treats the cinematic representation of the ancient world with the utmost seriousness and succeeds in developing a rigorous methodology for dealing with classical history on celluloid." -- Pheonix"This fascinating book analyzing films, many of them long forgotten, about ancient Rome should be welcomed by both classicists and those interested in the cinema and its historical setting... Wyke's book is an excellent addition to any library covering film studies, the classical tradition, culture and gender studies. Maria Wyke has done some fine and entertaining work." -- Bryn Mawr Classical Review About the Author Maria Wyke
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0415906148
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The Well of Loneliness (Wordsworth Classics)
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Review The Well of Loneliness is a path-breaking novel. Published by Radclyffe Hall herself in 1928, it was immediately banned in Britain due to its lesbian theme and was allowed in the United States only after a long court battle. Once it was available, The Well of Loneliness sold more than 20,000 copies its first year and paved the way for other works with lesbian themes. The novel concerns a girl born into a wealthy English family at the turn of the century and named Stephen by her father who desperately wanted a boy. Practically from birth, Stephen is described as different, yet while Radclyffe Hall delivers the powerful message that lesbianism is natural, she also asks the reader to have pity on Stephen Gordon, for, along with the popular psychoanalysts of her day, Radclyffe Hall describes lesbianism as an inversion. The terrible mark of Cain" compels Stephen to forsake the woman she loves to protect her from a life of ostracism. This message, along with Radclyffe Hall's portrayal of lesbians in stereotypical butch& and femme roles, caused the book to be written off by feminists in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In addition, many readers today may find the language long-winded and the characters one-dimensional, with the exception of the thinly-veiled portrait of the author as Stephen Gordon. Nonetheless, The Well of Loneliness is worth reading because it shattered the silence of oppression and conveys a message about homophobia and internalized shame relevant to lesbians even today. For great reviews of books for girls, --j About the Author Marguerite Radclyffe-Hall (1883-1943) was born in Hampshire and educated at King's College Cambridge. She published five volumes of poetry and seven novels. THE WELL OF LONELINESS, describing the lesbian 'invert' Stephen, was banned on publication in 1928. Two years later she received the Eichelbergher Humane Award.
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184022455X
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500 More Low-Carb Recipes
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About the Author Best-selling author Dana Carpender was startled to discover that limiting her carbohydrate intake not only helped her control her weight, but produced the health and vitality a low fat diet had promised but never delivered. Fifteen years later, she laughs at people who say “You can’t eat that way long-term.” Her eight cookbooks are the result of her realization that the key to permanent dietary change is the answer to the age-old question, “What’s for supper?” To date they have sold over a million copies worldwide. Dana blogs about low carb nutrition at www.HoldtheToast.com; her weekly blog digest goes out to over 20,000 readers. She is also Managing Editor of CarbSmart Magazine at http://www.CarbSmart.com, as well as a featured staff writer. She launches her internet radio show, Dana's Low Carb For Life, on Labor Day 2010. Dana lives in Bloomington, Indiana with her husband and a menagerie of pets, all of whom are well and healthily fed
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1592330894
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Songs of the '60s: The Decade Series, Easy Piano Notation
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About the Author Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard Corporation has become the worlds largest print music publisher, representing some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. We are proud to publish titles of interest to all musicians as well as music lovers, from songbooks and instructional titles to artist biographies and instrument price guides to books about the music industry and all the performing arts.
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0793526701
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Foster + Partners: Catalogue
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From the Inside Flap Now in an updated and expanded edition, this book is an invaluable guide to the work of one of the world s leading architects.Highlighting recent projects, Norman Foster: Catalogue traces the development of the Foster studio from its formation in the 1960s to the present. More than 120 buildings and projects are featured in stunning full-color photographs and complemented by architectural sketches and drawings. The book examines the distinctive features of Foster s work and shows the full range of the practice s achievements as urban planners, architects, and industrial designers.
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Sustainable Homebrewing: An All-Organic Approach to Crafting Great Beer
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Review “It was only a matter of time before the trends of homebrewing and sustainability came together, making it possible to make your own beer with as little impact as possible ― and since Sustainable Homebrewing: An All-Organic Approach to Crafting Great Beer there's never been a better resource for trying it yourself. … By the time you're done reading it, you'll be ready to brew without waste, and improve your brewing skills while you're at it.” From the Back Cover Brew It Green! Whether you know your way around a mash tun or you’re a first-timer intrigued by the prospect of brewing great beer that’s also organic, you can make homebrewing part of your eco-friendly lifestyle. From sanitizing your equipment to sourcing organic ingredients, this comprehensive primer guides you through the entire process. · Choose efficient, environmentally sound equipment · Recycle your wort-chilling water for cleaning or irrigation · Brew more than 30 all-grain organic beers from scratch · Put spent grain to good use in baked goods or a compost pile · Create original beer recipes using organic ingredients · Grow your own organic ingredients · Reduce waste in your homebrewing About the Author Amelia Slayton brewed her first batch of organic beer in 1995 and has won many local and national homebrewing awards. In 1997, she cofounded Seven Bridges Cooperative, the country’s only cooperatively owned, certified organic homebrew supply store ( www.breworganic.com) and was intimately involved with the day-to-day business until 2011. She now concentrates on writing and homesteading full-time. She lives in Santa Cruz, California. Read more
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Love, Inc.
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About the Author Longtime friends Yvonne Collins and Sandy Rideout met as teens, while working in a public library. Their books include Girl v. Boy, The Black Sheep, the "Vivien Leigh Reid " series, and Totally Me: The Teenage Girl's Survival Guide . Both authors live in Toronto, Canada. Visit them at www.collinsrideout.com
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1423131150
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Virtually Mine: a love story (Redeeming Romance Series)
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Review "Susan Rohrer has done it again with this whimsical romantic comedy, chock full of lovable characters you will never forget. You'll find yourself laughing, even crying with them, throughout this heart-tugging tale." Cheryl McKay , screenwriter The Ultimate Gift , co-author Never the Bride: a novel From the Inside Flap Cover Images: Courtesy Indigo Valley Photography Author photo: Jean-Louis Darville About the Author SUSAN ROHRER is a multiple award-winning writer, producer, and director specializing in redemptive fare in the entertainment industry. Rohrer's novels Merry's Christmas: a love story and Virtually Mine: a love story are the first two in a series of novelizations of Rohrer's original screenplays. Read more
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1482378949
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Basic Topology (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)
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Review "The book is very good, its material sensibly chosen...It has good and plentiful illustrations...for the author, topology is above all a geometric subject..." -- MATHEMATICAL GAZETTE
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0387908390
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Introduction to Operations Research with Student Access Card
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About the Author Frederick S. Hillier was born and raised in Aberdeen, Washington, where he was an award winner in statewide high school contents in essay writing, mathematics, debate, and music. As an undergraduate at Stanford University he ranked first in his engineering class of over 300 students. Dr. Hillier's research has extended into a variety of areas, including integer programming, queueing theory and its application, statistical quality control, and the application of operations research to the design of production systems and to capital budgeting. He was the first prize winner of a research contest on "Capital Budgeting of Interrelated Projects" sponsored by The Institute of Management Sciences and the U.S. Office of Naval Research. He and Dr. Lieberman also received the honorable mention award for the 1995 Lanchester Prize (best English-language publication of any kind in the field of operations research) for the 6th edition of IOR. He currently serves as the Series Editor for the International Series in Operations Research and Management Science being published by Kluwer Academic Publishers.
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0077298349
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Psychological Astrology And The Twelve Houses
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About the Author Noel Eastwood is an experienced and respected psychotherapist, tarotist and astrologer. He lives with his loving wife of 35 years and two ageing cats: a Manx called Piggy and a walking stomach called Sooty. He is in the process of writing more books illustrating the unique relationship psychology has with astrology, tarot and taoist meditation.
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1515185206
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The Green Monkey Press: The Boatnerville Files: Book Two
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About the Author Kendall Hawkins Goode is a sixth generation Mississippian, who has served as an editor for weekly newspapers in the Magnolia State for nearly 25 years. His last newspaper position was at the DeSoto Times-Tribune, in Hernando, Mississippi. He retired from the newspaper industry altogether in 2011 after having received numerous honors and awards for his work. He also worked at various other newspapers and publications in Mississippi, including those in the towns of Holly Springs, Ripley, Senatobia, Booneville and New Albany. Since retirement from a longtime career that was a hobby as well as his livelihood, Goode and his aging father spend their spare time visiting and riding the back roads and byways of their native, beautiful, rural north Mississippi. The author won his first writing competition when he was 12 years old, and from that time on, was inspired to write as a career. His honors have predominately been for writing features, editorials, a general interest column and investigative articles. In 2009, he received the prestigious Bill Minor Award, which was awarded for Investigative Journalism by the Mississippi Press Association, in competition with all other newspapers in the state. He also received many awards for a weekly column he wrote for years called "Goode News". His faithful canine companion, 'Chen-Chen', was often the topic of Goode's columns as he religiously reported her humorous antics. Numerous articles have also been published online by Goode. Among his many published works is a coffee table book of historic photographs, featuring a neighboring north Mississippi county. He is currently working on his third novel, "A Hot Time in Peppertown", which will feature more characters from the fictional town and surrounding area of Boatnerville, Mississippi.
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Whistle!, Vol. 24 (24)
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About the Author Daisuke Higuchi's manga career began in 1992 when the artist was honored with third prize in the 43rd Osamu Tezuka Award. In that same year, Higuchi debuted as creator of a romantic action story titled Itaru. In 1998, Weekly Shonen Jump began serializing Whistle! Higuchi's realistic soccer manga became an instant hit with readers and eventually inspired an anime series, debuting on Japanese TV in May of 2002. The artist is currently working on yet-to-be-published new series.
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Mother Wit from the Laughing Barrel: Readings in the Interpretation of Afro-American Folklore (Critical Studies on Black Life and Culture)
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From the Inside Flap A classic book covering almost every aspect of the black folk experience, collecting writings by Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, Alan Lomax, Ralph Ellison, and many others About the Author Alan Dundes (1934-2005) was professor of anthropology and folklore at the University of California, Berkeley. Among many others, his books include Interpreting Folklore and From Game to War and Other Psychoanalytic Essays on Folklore . He is editor of Mother Wit from the Laughing Barrel: Readings in the Interpretation of Afro-American Folklore and author of Bloody Mary in the Mirror: Essays in Psychoanalytic Folkloristics , both published by University Press of Mississippi.
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0878054782
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The Field Trip Mysteries: The Grand Canyon Burros That Broke
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About the Author Steve Brezenoff is the author of more than fifty middle-grade chapter books, including the Field Trip Mysteries series, the Ravens Pass series of thrillers, and the Return to the Titanic series. He's also written three young-adult novels, Guy in Real Life; Brooklyn, Burning; and The Absolute Value of -1. In his spare time, he enjoys video games, cycling, and cooking. Steve lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Beth, and their son and daughter. .Spanish born Marcos Calo began his career working for various Spanish animation studios as a concept artist for CGI movies. During that time he also worked freelance doing illustration, commercial work, and occasionally comic books. Marcos usually works digitally, although he still likes to start his drawings on paper first. After wandering around different cities, he is finally settled in A Coruña, where his collection of comics and picture books is always growing.
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Drops from the Kingdom: The Silver Arrow
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Review Drops From the Kingdom is an action-filled fantasy novel. It shows the classic struggle between good and evil, as characters determined to save the world cross paths with characters determined to destroy it. Readers will enjoy watching Isaac's journey as he searches for the three people who can stop the devastation that is imminent. From the Author This novel is the first in the series and I hope you enjoy the book as much as I have in bring the world of the Anamerian to you. About the Author Larry is a Teen/Young adult fantasy writer. His debut novel The Silver Arrow is his first in the Drops from the Kingdom series. His books are written for children who do not always want to pick up a book and read. In his work of fiction, Larry's guiding principles are that his novels are clean and fun, with enough action adventure to keep young readers wanting more. Born in England, some of his fond memories are those he spent working with his father in their garden. As he shared, old fictional tales that continue to influenced his own style of storytelling. Larry left England and moved to the United States and currently lives in North Carolina with his wife and 4 children Read more
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0983882908
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Learn Python 3 the Hard Way: A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code (Zed Shaw's Hard Way Series)
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About the Author Zed A. Shaw is the author of the popular online books Learn Python the Hard Way, Learn Ruby the Hard Way, and Learn C the Hard Way. He is also the creator of several open source software projects and has been programming and writing for nearly 20 years. Most of his free time is devoted to the study of painting and art history.
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0134692888
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His Model Student
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Review "I loved this book. I literally couldn't put it down. The passion, the tension and the SEX between Sera and Mr. Marek was unbelievable, out of this world good" - soleilLaluna, Goodreads "This new book of yours is simply one of the best I have read... I will recommend this book to all my friends, love it" - Fabiola, Goodreads "The white hot tension and unique storyline keeps the story alive and intriguing" - Rachel Freemon, Goodreads "The love scenes I can only describe as "steamy and hot"! The scenes are very well written and again, very believable while maintaining that hot and sexy fantasy vibe" - Sian Burgess, Goodreads From the Author This book was a wild ride to write! Mr Marek is a 100% alpha: ultra sexy, ultra demanding, but determined to hold out so he doesn't get his heart broken again. About the Author Noël Cades writes sizzling hot romance featuring forbidden love and illicit relationships, including the ongoing Forbidden Love trilogy: Forbidden Lessons (2014), Forbidden Study (2016), Forbidden Classes (TBA) . As well as being a writer of romance, Noël is a huge reader of romance, with favourite genres including Regency romance, Gothic romance and classic Mills & Boon romances. Noël's favourite authors include Jilly Cooper, Jackie Collins and Elizabeth Rolls. Read more
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B01HY9D3OE
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Adoptees Come of Age: Living within Two Families (Counseling and Pastoral Theology)
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About the Author Ronald J. Nydam is Professor of Pastoral Care at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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0664256716
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Super Simple Chemistry: The Ultimate Bitesize Study Guide (DK Super Simple)
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About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. https://www.dk.com/
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1465493239
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Proof of Angels: A Novel (P.S.)
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Review “Hackett here blends faith with reality in a novel that is uplifting as it faces hard facts.” — Booklist “Ms. Curran Hackett offers remarkable insight into the human psyche as Proof of Angels is an intimate search into one’s soul to perceive what truly matters in life.” — New York Journal of Books From the Back Cover From the critically acclaimed author of Proof of Heaven comes an unforgettable tale that asks the question "Are there angels among us?" Sean Magee is a firefighter—a hero who risks his own life to save others, running into dangerous situations few have the courage to dare. While fighting a horrific blaze, Sean becomes trapped by flames and is nearly overcome by smoke. Just when it seems that all is lost, he's led to a window, by what he swears is divine intervention. And then he jumps . . . . . . into a new life. For years, Sean has shut down his feelings, existing in a state of emotional numbness. Coming through that fire, he knows he can no longer be that man whose heart is closed to the world. But before he can face his future, he must confront his past and everyone in it: the family, the friends, the woman—and the love—he carelessly left behind. About the Author Mary Curran Hackett lives with her husband and children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Read more
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0062279955
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Rover Saves Christmas
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About the Author RODDY DOYLE won the Booker Prize in 1993 for his adult novel, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. Once a Geography and English teacher in North Dublin, Roddy Doyle has written four novels for children. This is his first picture book.
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0439305330
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Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo (Travel Guide)
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Book Description Tokyo, a tapestry of sensorial madness unlike anywhere else in the world About the Author Rebacca Milner, nacida en California y residente en Tokio desde hace más de 14 años, es coautora de guías Lonely Planet de Tokio, Japón, Corea y China. Autora independiente especializada en viajes, cultura y gastronomía, ha publicado en The Guardian, The Independent, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, The Japan Times y otros. Tras pasar la mayor parte de su vida como veinteañera trabajando para viajar, le dio la vuelta a la situación en el 2010 uniéndose al equipo de autores de Lonely Planet.
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1743216793
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Mind Delights: Good-for-Your-Soul Puzzles and Activities for Adults (Brain Activities and Adult Coloring)
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About the Author Mary Eakin is a graduate of the Academy of Art University of San Francisco and was an award-winning graphic designer for Hallmark’s gift book division for nine years. She’s also the author of Mind Delights and Brain Snacks . Mary lives with her husband and two small children in Urbana, Maryland.
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0736971874
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Glorious Days and Nights: A Jazz Memoir
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From the Inside Flap Photographs of jazz greats and fifty years of memories from a jazz photographer About the Author Herb Snitzer has been a fine art photographer for more than fifty years. His work has been featured in numerous museums, magazines, exhibitions, and books.
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Mother Load (The Shaken Series, 4)
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About the Author KG MacGregor earned her PhD in journalism, and her writing stripes preparing market research reports for newspaper, television and travel clients. She wrote her first piece of fiction in 2002 and discovered her bliss. Since then, she has authored eleven novels, including 2007 Lammy winner Out of Love. A hiking enthusiast, she climbed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2001. With her partner of 15 years, KG divides her time between Miami and her native North Carolina mountains.
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LINQ to Objects Using C# 4.0: Using and Extending LINQ to Objects and Parallel LINQ (PLINQ) (AddisonWesley Microsoft Technology) (Addison-wesley Microsoft Technology Series)
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About the Author Troy Magennis is a Microsoft C# MVP and a keen traveler who currently works for Travelocity, which manages the travel and leisure websites travelocity.com, lastminute.com, and zuji. As Vice President of Architecture, he leads a talented team of architects spread across four continents, committed to being the traveler&;s champion. Technology has always been a passion. After cutting his teeth on early 8-bit personal computers, Troy moved into electronic engineering (assembly language coding), which later led to positions in software application development and architecture for some of the most prominent corporations in automotive, banking, and online commerce. Troy&;s first exposure to LINQ was in 2006 when he took a sabbatical to learn it and became hooked, ultimately leading him to publish the popular HookedOnLINQ website.
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0321637003
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The Secret Destiny of America
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About the Author Manley P. Hall (1901-1990), widely regarded as a sage and teacher steeped in the wisdom of antiquity, was one of the leading esoteric scholars of the twentieth century. The author of the landmark work The Secret Teachings of All Ages , Hall was named a 33° Mason in 1973. It is the highest rank Freemasonry can bestow.
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The Everything Learning Italian: Speak, Write, and Understand Basic Italian in No Time
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About the Author Michael San Filippo earned a master of arts degree in Italian Studies at the Middlebury College Italian School Abroad program in Florence, Italy. He also conducts private tutoring in Italian for students of all levels and abilities. He lives in New York, NY
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1580627242
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The Million Dollar Deception: A Novel
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About the Author R.M. Johnson is the author of nine novels, including bestsellers The Harris Family and The Million Dollar Divorce . He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Chicago State University. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Coal Tattoo
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Review "Evocative prose and unforgettable characters mark this haunting novel . . ." -- starred, Publishers Weekly ( Publisher's Weekly )
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0786271671
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My First Winnie-the-Pooh
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About the Author A. A. Milne was born in 1882 in London. He was a playwright and journalist as well as a poet and storyteller. His classic children's books were inspired by his son, Christopher Robin. Milne died in 1956.Ernest H. Shepard was born in 1879 in England. His pictures of the Pooh characters are based on real toys owned by Christopher Robin Milne. Shepard died in 1976.
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0525468382
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Gospel and the Zodiac: The Secret Truth about Jesus
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About the Author Bill Darlison is the Minister Emeritus of Dublin Unitarian Church. He is an author of several books, including The Gospel and the Zodiac: The Secret Truth about Jesus, a controversial work which argues that the Gospel of Mark is structured on the signs of the zodiac. He has written for The Inquirer, The Unitarian, The Furrow, The Gnostic. and The Astrological Journal.
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Filthy Rich
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From School Library Journal Grade 10 Up–Richard Junkin is a former pro-football player turned used-car salesman after blowing out his knee during a key play. Unfortunately, he is too honest to be a good salesman and consistently loses customers. His boss offers him a new opportunity: to be his daughter's personal bodyguard. Caring only for the New York club scene and making headlines to embarrass her father, Victoria doesn't make Junk's new job easy. It doesn't take him long to fall hard for her, and she takes full advantage of his good nature. The story takes a dark turn when Junk catches a man attempting to rape Victoria and kills him. The two get ensnared in a delicate web of violence and intrigue as they try to keep the murder a secret. Azzarello has created an authentic noir world in which the characters are not only out for themselves, but also out to get everyone else. Santos's black-and-white artwork mixes a simplified but realistic look with the heavy shadows reminiscent of Frank Miller's work, creating a gritty, dangerous feel throughout. Fans of hard-edged crime fiction along the lines of George Pelecanos and Joseph Finder will find the territory familiar but still thrilling as Junk learns that the only way he can survive in this heartless world is by becoming more cutthroat and manipulative than anyone else. Violence, drug and alcohol use, and graphic portrayal of sexual situations make this a title for mature readers. –Matthew L. Moffett, Pohick Regional Library, Burke, VA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Trench Art
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About the Author Nicholas J. Saunders was educated at the universities of Sheffield, Cambridge, and Southampton. He has held teaching and research positions at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University of the West Indies, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C., and at University College London, where he was Reader in Material Culture and undertook a major British Academy sponsored investigation into the material culture anthropology of the First World War. As of 2014 Saunders is Professor in the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Bristol,
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Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat
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From School Library Journal Grade 2-4-This chapter book in picture-book format begins with young Daniel bemoaning the fact that he will never have a cat because of his allergies. Then his neighbor, a robotics engineer, decides to build him a bionic pet with fiber-optic fur and whiskers made from "tiny little electronic ceramic sensors." The finished product looks just like the real thing, but when the professor checks the creature's voice, it says "Boing-Boing" instead of "Meow-Meow." He puts the project temporarily on hold, but when Daniel needs a present for his mother, he accepts the feline as is, asserting that the sound it emits makes it more special. Cartoon watercolor-and-ink illustrations of the bald, white-bearded professor and his marmalade invention appear on almost every page, and two blue-print diagrams of the bionic kitty, labeled with plenty of technical jargon, introduce the story. This original book will find an audience among youngsters who love modern science. Elizabeth Maggio, Palos Verdes Library District, Rolling Hills Estates, CA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review This one-of-a-kind, eccentric and intriguing picture book tells the story of Daniel who cannot have a pet cat because he is, alas, allergic to cats. Enter Professor George, a neighbor who teaches bioengineering at a big university and is inspired by the challenge of creating a bionic cat. Children, too, may be inspired to follow the professor's methodical approach to creating a cat robot. The author, a renowned authority on ceramic engineering, provides a double page of diagrams of the "design features" of his bionic cat. It can purr and has fiber-optic fur that converts sunlight into electricity for its battery-powered four legs. The right reader/listener will be mesmerized by this glimpse into the world of robot-engineering. Reviewed by Selma G. Lanes, Parents' Choice® 2000 -- From Parents' Choice®
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A Bullet For Cinderella
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About the Author John Dann MacDonald (July 24, 1916-December 28, 1986) was an American author. A prolific writer of crime and suspense novels, many of them set in his adopted home of Florida, MacDonald's best-known works include the popular and critically-acclaimed Travis McGee series, and his novel The Executioners, which was adapted into the film Cape Fear. In 1972, MacDonald was named a grand master of the Mystery Writers of America, and he won the American Book Award in 1980. Stephen King praised MacDonald as "the great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller."
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Barron's Sat Subject Test Math Level 2
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From the Inside Flap (back cover) SCORE HIGHER with BARRON'S For 70 years BARRON'S experts have helped students surpass their expectations on standardized tests. This is the only book you will need to get the score you want on the SAT Subject Test in Math 2 Diagnostic test to help you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses Diagnostic test to help you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses Six full-length model tests Six full-length model tests Self-evaluation charts that highlight areas where you need more review Self-evaluation charts that highlight areas where you need more review Advice on when and when not to use a graphing calculator BARRON'S GIVES YOU THE ANSWERS! Every question in this book comes with a comprehensive answer explanation Advice on when and when not to use a graphing calculator BARRON'S GIVES YOU THE ANSWERS! Every question in this book comes with a comprehensive answer explanation
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0764143549
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Be Good to Your Body--Learning Yoga Coloring Book (Dover Kids Activity Books)
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About the Author Craft designer and teacher Roz Fulcher has created art that's appeared in Highlights Magazine, Reader's Digest, and books by many major publishers. She is the author of Be Good to Your Body —Healthy Eating and Science Around the House.
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0486488306
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Pride & Prejudice: Mary's Story
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About the Author Jane Austen was the premiere author of romance novels in the English Regency period, the time of the wars against Napoleon. She wrote about the types of people she knew well in such novels as Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility.
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0984290338
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The Maiden (Morland Dynasty)
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From the Publisher In the Morland Dynasty Series , the majestic sweep of English history is richly and movingly portrayed through the fictional lives of the Morland family. The 22 volumes that comprise this elegantly produced series offer entertainment of the most compelling kind. About the Author Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is the author of the hugely popular Morland Dynasty novels, which have captivated and enthralled readers for decades. She is also the author of the contemporary Bill Slider mystery series, as well as her new series, War at Home, which is an epic family drama set against the backdrop of World War I. Cynthia's passions are music, wine, horses, architecture and the English countryside.
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0751506451
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Dead Philadelphians
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About the Author Frank Frost, a retired professor of ancient Greek history and archaeology, taught at the University of California at Santa Barbara for thirty years.
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0884964388
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Sun, Sand and Single: An American Woman in Saudi Arabia, 1960-62
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Review "A work of art, told in a voice from the era in which the story is set. The prose is completely winning and has an underlying strength; a steel hand in a velvet glove." David Landau, Publisher of Pureplay Press and Author of Death is not Always the Winner "A delightful, amusing, and informative read by an American female who lived in Saudi Arabia during the nineteen sixties. A thoughtful integration of anecdotes, Middle Eastern characters, regional history, and issues that still haunt the Middle East today." Alan Coe, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (London) "A pensive, reflective retrospective of the author's experience in Saudi Arabia in her twenties." The Reverend Dan Lackie, OFM, Editor of The Way Magazine. --This text refers to the paperback edition. About the Author When Nancy Gray arrived in France as a Fulbright Scholar in 1954, the pros and cons of independence for the predominantly Muslim French dependencies in North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia) dominated virtually every front page and café conversation. Without the slightest hesitation, she scrapped her existing Christ-mas-travel plans in favor of a fact-finding tour of French North Africa. When she returned to Paris, she haunted bookseller's shops in search of literary and political works by North African writers available in French. Little did she imagine then that within a short six years, she would be living and working in Saudi Arabia, the cradle of Islamic culture. A five-year participant in the Yale Writers' Conference memoir group, Nancy Gray is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (London) in recognition of her many exploratory journeys in the Mid-dle East and other parts of the developing world. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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B078FWZP4V
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The Mantle Ranch: A Family's Joys and Sorrows in the Beautiful, Remote Yampa River Canyon (The Pruett Series)
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About the Author Queeda Mantle Walker lived on the Mantle Ranch from birth until 1955 when she graduated from the University of Colorado. She resides in Boulder, Colorado.
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0871083507
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Clear Speech from the Start: Basic Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension in North American English, Students Book
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Book Description The Student's Book concentrates on features that will have the most significant impact on a student's ability to understand and communicate with others such as stress, rhythm and intonation. It also focuses on speech sounds that carry specific grammatical meaning, such as the plural “s” and the past tense “ed” ending. The text presents these features through kinesthetic exercises and visual and auditory modeling, thus making them accessible even to beginners.
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0521637376
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Sand Castle Bash: Counting from 1 to 10 (Jon Scieszka's Trucktown)
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About the Author David Shannon has written and illustrated numerous award winning picture books including Duck on a Bike , the Caldecott Honor Book No David!, How I Learned to be a Pirate , and Good Boy Fergus . He is also one of the collaborative illustrators in Jon Scieszka’s Trucktown series. David lives with his wife and his daughter in Los Angeles.Loren Long illustrated President Barack Obama’s Of Thee I Sing ; the newest version of The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper; Madonna’s second picture book, Mr. Peabody’s Apples ; Nightsong by Ari Berk; Frank McCourt’s Angela and the Baby Jesus ; Love by Matt de la Peña; and If I Was the Sunshine by Julie Fogliano. He also wrote and illustrated the Otis series and was part of the Design Garage for Jon Scieszka’s Trucktown series. Loren’s work has appeared in Time , Sports Illustrated , Forbes , The Wall Street Journal , and The Atlantic . He lives with his wife and two sons in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him at LorenLong.com.David Gordon has done visual development for numerous production companies from Lucasfilm to Pixar, including Toy Story ; Monsters, Inc .; A Bug’s Life ; Cars ; BlueSky’s Robots ; and Nickelodeon’s Spongebob Squarepants . He’s also written and illustrated several picture books, among them Hansel and Diesel , The Three Little Rigs , The Ugly Truckling, and Smitten . He’s one of the illustrators of Jon Scieszka’s fifty-two-book, New York Times bestselling series, Trucktown. Visit him at IllustratorRanch.com.
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1416941797
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Death by Scones (Danger Cove Mysteries)
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About the Author Jennifer Fischetto is the National Bestselling Author of the Jamie Bond Mysteries. Unbreakable Bond, her adult debut novel, has received a National Reader's Choice award nomination. She writes dead bodies for ages 13 to six-feet-under. When not writing, she enjoys reading, cooking, singing (off-key), and watching an obscene amount of TV. She also adores trees, thunderstorms, and horror movies-the scarier the better. She lives in Western Mass with her family and is currently working on her next project.
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1511541105
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Pickup Men
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Review "You can practically smell the dust and hear the grunts and thuds as the men and animals collide." -- The Novel Approach "...a heartwarming romance and a moving story of self-acceptance." -- Book Reviews & More by Kathy "A rodeo romance that delivered with realistically drawn cowboys and lots of atmosphere." -- Reviews by Jessewave [P]oignant . . . A must read. -- The Jeep Diva
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1626490570
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The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Alone 1932-1940
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About the Author William Manchester was a hugely successful popular historian and biographer whose books include The Last Lion , Volumes 1 and 2, Goodbye Darkness , A World Lit Only by Fire , The Glory and the Dream , The Arms of Krupp , American Caesar , The Death of the President , and assorted works of journalism.
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0316545120
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A Wild Rose (A Point in Time collection)
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About the Author Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of six historical novels, including The Magnolia Palace and The Lions of Fifth Avenue . Her books have been chosen as One Book, One Community reads, and her articles have been published in the Wall Street Journal and O, the Oprah Magazine .
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Johns Hopkins Complete Home Encyclopedia of Drugs 2nd ed.
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Review Ranked #1 hospital in the US for ten consecutive years -- US News and World Reports, Dec 2000 This is one of the top books on health you must own. -- Town and Country Magazine, May 2001
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0929661583
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Roads, Peoples, Birds, Mountaintops, and Billabongs
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About the Author DEAN FISHER was a professor of biology at Stephen F. Austin State University for 25 years. He has served as President of the Texas Ornithological Society and travelled worldwide researching and photographing birds. He resides in Nacogdoches, Texas, with his wife, Laurie.
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1622881877
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Photoshop Elements 5 For Dummies
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From the Back Cover Packed with tips and tricks for creating dazzling images Explore layers, change backgrounds, fix flaws, and artistically enhance photos Photoshop Elements 5 is a powerhouse, and here's the fast and easy way to get up to speed on all the coolest features. Whether you're new to digital photography or an old pro, you'll find out how to make quick fixes, fine-tune exposure, brush away flaws, and print and share photos. Discover how to Organize and manage your photos Organize and manage your photos Correct contrast, color, and clarity Correct contrast, color, and clarity Perform simple image makeovers Perform simple image makeovers Obtain accurate color from your desktop color printer Obtain accurate color from your desktop color printer Get artsy with the pencil and brush tools Get artsy with the pencil and brush tools Produce the family photo album Produce the family photo album About the Author Barbara Obermeier: Barbara Obermeier is principal of Obermeier Design, a graphics design studio in Ventura, California. She’s the author of Photoshop CS2 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies and has contributed as author or coauthor on numerous books on Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint. Barb is also a faculty member in the Visual Communication Department at Brooks Institute of Photography. Ted Padova: In addition to writing several books on Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, Ted is the world’s leading author of books on Adobe Acrobat. He is also a coauthor of Adobe Creative Suite Bible and Adobe Creative Suite 2 Bible (Wiley), Color Correction For Digital Photographers Only (Wiley), and Color Management for Digital Photographers For Dummies (Wiley). Ted spends most of his time writing and speaking at conferences and expos nationally and internationally.
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0470098104
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Sailing Barges (Shire Library)
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About the Author Martin Hazell first became interested in sailing barges during his last term at school when he went with a school party to Maldon for a sailing week and discovered these vessels. Later, he was for a period on the committee of the Thames Barge Sailing Club and is a member of the Society for Spiritsail Barge Research. He is now a teacher and is particularly interested in the staging of historical pageants - and collaborated with the English Folk dance and Song Society in presenting a song, music and dance drama representation of the English Civil War at the Albert hall. He has collected material on the Lee and Stort Navigations in Hertfordshire and has contributed articles to specialist and local journals.
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0747804923
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The Tethering: The Complete Collection
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Review "The Tethering is an exciting first-in-series novel by Megan O'Russell about a teenage boy named Jacob Evans who learns through tragedy that he has magical abilities. I was immediately drawn into the friendship between Jacob and his best friend Emilia. Emilia took Jacob under her wing when he was young and helped him through a difficult childhood. Her sudden disappearance leaves him lonelier than ever, but when she returns just as abruptly years later to tell him he's a wizard, his whole life is upended. Emilia's reentry into his life means dramatic changes and Jacob is quickly drawn into the middle of a war he never knew existed while trying to get a handle on his new abilities.... I was on the edge of my seat and eager to get to the next installment. The magic system is interesting and draws on enough of the familiar to make it easy to follow. The supporting cast of characters is enjoyable and they help to ground the story. The excellent writing made many of these characters feel multi-dimensional which can be difficult with a large cast. There are several scenes that will get your heart pumping with plenty of action. Fans of a good slow-burn romance will be cheering for the protagonist all the way and it will leave them wanting more. Megan O'Russell has written an excellent fantasy settled into the modern world and I look forward to reading more from this author. " Readers' Favorite About the Author
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1951359046
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The Rough Guide to Bali & Lombok 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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About the Author Lesley Reader and Lucy Ridout have together, nearly thirty years worth of experience writing about Asia. Lucy Ridout is the co-author of the Rough Guides to Thailand, Thailand''s Beaches & Islands and Bangkok. They are also co-authors of the Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok.
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1858284287
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The Brass Verdict: A Novel (A Lincoln Lawyer Novel, 2)
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Review " The Brass Verdict has the sneaky metabolism of any Connelly book. It starts slowly, moves calmly, hides pertinent bits of information in plain sight and then abruptly ratchets up its energy for the denouement....In the midst of this new story, Mickey rebounds with a vengeance....Like Harry Bosch's mojo, Mickey Haller's is liable to work well for a long time."― Janet Maslin , New York Times "Connelly is firing on all cylinders in this epic page-turner. The intriguing story line, the chance to view Bosch from another perspective, and Haller's reappearance as a main character add up to a fantastic read. One of the best thrillers of the year."― Jeff Ayers , Library Journal "The answer to every Connelly fan's dream: Hieronymus Bosch meets the Lincoln Lawyer....By turns wary, competitive, complementary, cooperative and mutually predatory....Connelly brings his two sleuths together in a way that honors them both"― Kirkus Reviews "Connelly once again hits it out of the park in the tightly written, fast-paced and sharply imagined The Brass Verdict ....Connelly builds to some breathtaking twists before all comes to a close. And a more perfect end to the maze he has drawn is difficult to imagine."― Robin Vidimos , Denver Post "If at first encounter Connelly seems primarily an exceptionally accomplished writer of crime novels, at closer examination he is also a mordant and knowing chronicler of the world in which crime takes place, i.e., our world....A terrific ride."― Jonathan Yardley , Washington Post "A beautifully executed crime thriller....Bosch might have met his match in the wily Haller, and readers will delight in their sparring."― Publishers Weekly
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1600248217
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The Gran Tour: Travels with my Elders
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About the Author Ben Aitken was born under Thatcher, grew to six foot then stopped, and is an Aquarius. He is the author of Dear Bill Bryson: Footnotes from a Small Island (2015) and A Chip Shop in Poznan: My Unlikely Year in Poland (2019), ‘one of the funniest books of the year’ (Paul Ross, talkRadio). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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B08C5N2QFJ
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Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy
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Review “A book as majestic as its subject . . . . Preston is a . . . stylish and elegant writer whose prose carries one along on waves of excitement.” ― Chicago Sun-Times “Preston's gifts as a writer of narrative history place her in the company of Barbara Tuchman and a handful of other historians.” ― Philadelphia Inquirer “A fitting monument to a multitudinous loss.” ―John Updike, New Yorker “In her book, Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy , Diana Preston expertly aligns maritime history with human tragedy, offering a well-researched account of terror and heroism.” ―Examiner.com“In her riveting account of this enormous and controversial tragedy, Diana Preston recalls both a pivotal moment in history and a remarkable human drama.” ―BookReporter.com“ Lusitania is an amazingly detailed history of the events leading up to, during, and after the fateful voyage of the doomed ship. The research is thorough and explores the many complicated viewpoints of the events surrounding the sinking. Preston's book will quickly vault to the top of Lusitania research and is a book that should not be missed.” ― Historical Novel Society About the Author Diana Preston is an Oxford-trained historian and the author of A First Rate Tragedy, The Boxer Rebellion, Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy, and Before the Fallout: From Marie Curie to Hiroshima, which won the 2006 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and Technology. With her husband, Michael, she has coauthored A Pirate of Exquisite Mind and Taj Mahal. She lives in London, England.
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