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[ "\"They figgered they had left them behind. Comin' to this place where all the skies seemed brighter, all the crops grew bigger, and all the nights were quiet. Seemed a world away from all the old scaries. But, they didn't know that they'd stowed away the old world darkness in the corners of their pitiful wooden crates.\" The old man looked from Hank to Ernie, smiling a gap-toothed smile, the scars dancing on his cheek, along his jaw, \"they just weren't smart enough to know that you can't pack up yer dreams without stowin' away yer nightmares too.\" Aaron Geist has lain, trapped in a world of perpetual night, for nearly 160 years. He came to this innocent land as a predator, one of the last of his kind. Nosferatu. Vampyre. An unholy monster in the shape of a man. Hunted to the edge of extinction, the vampyre struggle to survive among the mountains of their homeland, so Aaron Geist and his adopted ‘son’ Kalman escape to the New World aboard the slave ship, De Contessa. But Geist’s plan to establish a foothold for his breed in the frontier is thwarted – at a terrible cost – by a community who refuse to accept their role as prey. Now he waits, and with each passing moment his hunger and hatred grow. Ernie Lovell and Henry Bishop are planning a spelunking trip to a favorite cave beneath the rolling hills of southern Illinois. It is a trip they have made often, but this time their adventure inadvertently threatens to release an age-old horror into an unsuspecting modern world. They meet a strange old man with a scarred face who shows them a new cave, a spectacular hidden labyrinth of vast chambers and twisting passages leading deep into the Earth, where evil awaits. The Legacy of Aaron Geist is a tale of claustrophobic terror which examines the depths of friendship, the bonds of community, and the overwhelming power of hate . . . and faith. It is a pulse pounding thrill-ride as relentless as the vampire itself. In a world where the Sun never rises, how can you outrun the dark?" ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Genre Fiction" ]

[ "La Decimocuarta, la Champions de las remontadas increíbles, quedará ya para la historia del Real Madrid y del fútbol universal como la Champions de la épica y de la narrativa convertida en epo­peya. Además, no vino al mundo sola. Llegó acompañada de la Liga 35, conquistada con brillan­tez a cuatro jornadas del final del Campeonato. Antes, en enero, el Real Madrid había ganado la Supercopa de España, la duodécima en su palmarés, tras eliminar al Barcelona y ganar al Athletic en la final. Después, en agosto, levantó la Supercopa de Europa, quinta en su cuenta particular, tras superar al Eintracht de Frankfurt.", "Tan prolífica temporada a nivel colectivo estuvo acompañada de reconocimientos individuales. Ancelotti se convirtió en el primer técnico en ganar cuatro Copas de Europa y cuatro Supercopas continentales y también el único en conquistar los cinco grandes Campeonatos europeos. Por todo ello fue reconocido por la UEFA como mejor entrenador del año. Benzema acaparó todos los premios del curso, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional: máximo realizador, mejor jugador y mejor gol de la Champions, además de máximo goleador de la Liga. El francés coronó la faena con la consecución del Balón de Oro, cuatro años después de haberlo levantado su compañero Luka Modric." ]

[ "Book Description", "La Champions de las remontadas.", "About the Author", "Nacido en Madrid el 1 de diciembre de 1956, Enrique Ortego Rey es, en la actualidad, comentarista de Radio Estadio (Onda Cero) y analista del diario deportivo digital Relevo. Ha trabajado en medios escritos como El Imparcial, Ya, Diario 16, Marca (en dos etapas), Claro, ABC (como redactor jefe de deportes y adjunto al director), Mundo Deportivo, As (también en dos etapas) y El País. Colaboró también en televisión (Tele5, Bein Sports y Gol) y en diversas emisoras (Radiocadena, Ser y Cope). Ha vivido en directo 9 Mundiales, 9 Eurocopas y 38 finales de la Copa de Europa, además de otras finales de la Recopa, la Copa de la UEFA y la Europa League. Ha publicado los libros oficiales del Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo. Sueños cumplidos; Raúl. El triunfo de los valores; Alfredo Di Stéfano. Historias de una leyenda; Zidane. La elegancia del héroe sencillo; Iker Casillas. La humildad del campeón; La Liga del 110; Sergio Ramos. Corazón, carácter y pasión; Corazones blancos. Ronaldo, Butragueño, Amancio, Gento; La Décima; La Undécima; La leyenda continúa y La Decimotercera. También es autor de Real Madrid, campeón de Europa (ABC); 60 años de Liga; 60 años del Campeonato Mundial; Un Mundial de once estrellas; Gracias, vieja; España en la Copa del Mundo; La Roja cumple 100 años y 90 años, 90 latidos, sobre el Campeonato Nacional de Liga." ]

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[ "Books", "Sports & Outdoors", "Soccer" ]

[ "An impassioned and moving account of a father's attempt to realize the full potential of his child, born with Down syndrome. In telling the story of his son's development during the crucial first four years of life--learning to walk and talk, to move into the world and the lives of those around him--Michael Berube engages the charged issues involved in James's growth." ]

[ "Amazon.com Review", "When Michael Berube's second son Jamie was born with Down syndrome, life as he had known it was gone. Suddenly abstract questions the successful academic and author had been too busy to think about were thrust before him. Berube tells how he and his wife came to know this astonishing new person as their son, an individual like their other son and yet who, to the world, was not an individual but the syndrome itself. Berube intersperses the story of Jamie's development with a critical analysis of society's response to disability, the inadequacies of American health care, and a discussion of such issues as eugenics and the priority society gives to budgeting for the disabled.", "From Publishers Weekly", "The twofold purpose of this impassioned reportage by the parent of a child with Down's syndrome is eloquently achieved by Berube (Higher Education Under Fire). First, he paints a clear picture of his beloved son, Jamie, and of the first four years of his obstacle-strewn life; second, he thoughtfully raises difficult questions \"about our obligations to each other individually and socially, and about our capacity to imagine other people.\" Berube's investigation into the contradictory social effects evoked by clinical procedures in utero, genetic testing and the whole concept of \"disabled\" children parallels the poignant, intimate chronicle of how he, his wife (also a Ph.D.) and older son cope with the challenge of raising Jamie, whom he describes as \"gradually emerging, like a slowly developing Polaroid of a child, into a vivid and indelible creature with a sense of humor.\" Berube, a professor of English at the University of Illinois, frames advocacy and righteous anger with wry humor. In doing so, he accomplishes the difficult feat of combining an extraordinarily personal narrative with an intelligent, knowledgeable discussion of public issues raised by his private experience. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "From Library Journal", "One would not expect a book on Down's syndrome from Berube (Higher Education Under Fire, Routledge, 1995). But then, Berube wasn't expecting his son, Jamie, to be born with the condition. This book is the story of Jamie's first years and his family's attempt to give him a normal life. Yet Berube has written more than a \"this is what my family experienced and how we coped\" book. He tackles the troubling issues associated with disability, lending his knowledge of the history and philosophy of Western civilization to the debates surrounding prenatal testing, disability law, mainstreaming vs. inclusion policies, and IQ testing. The questions he raises are so troubling that they are often ignored by society, even by those with disabled children. Not truly a parenting book or just for special parents, this should be read by policy makers. For most collections, especially those with disability law and policy sections.?KellyJo Houtz Griffin, Auburn, Wash.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "From Kirkus Reviews", "An engaging personal account of raising a son with Down syndrome, by a loving father for whom the experience raises serious questions about the nature of social justice, natural rights, and our obligations to one another. Although B‚rub‚ (English/Univ. of Illinois) and his 36-year-old wife, Janet, chose not to have amniocentesis, their decision to forgo prenatal testing, and by implication abortion, is not one he would mandate for others. He argues persuasively that there are some areas of human life in which individuals must be free from political coercion and must be given the private legal space to make exceedingly difficult life-and-death decisions. For him, a larger concern than the abortion issue is the risk that disabled children like his Jamie will come to be regarded by society as unproductive citizens and therefore unaffordable luxuries. By writing about Jamie, he hopes to correct that notion, arguing that such children can become productive and making Jamie's claims on society loudly and clearly. Interwoven with this story of Jamie's physical and cognitive development in the first four years of his life are B‚rub‚'s discussions of the changing laws concerning the rights of the disabled and the various ways in which disabled children are educated. He gives an especially lucid picture of the variability and inconsistency with which individual states handle special education and of the incentives for school districts to segregate students by mental or physical ability. By raising questions about what it means to be human and by showing us that his son is indeed fully human, the author helps us to understand what it is to be a person with Down syndrome. A staff nurse at the hospital where Jamie was born, taking notes on how the B‚rub‚s were coping, wrote that they seemed ``to be intellectualizing.'' B‚rub‚'s ability to do so is precisely what distinguishes this thought-provoking account from the usual overcoming-handicaps narrative. (Author tour) --", "Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.", "Review", "a stringently unsentimental book, the intent of which is not to break your heart ... important, literate and ferociously articulated. --", "The New York Times Book Review,", "Beverly Lowry", "From the Inside Flap", "ed and moving account of a father's attempt to realize the full potential of his child, born with Down syndrome. In telling the story of his son's development during the crucial first four years of life--learning to walk and talk, to move into the world and the lives of those around him--Michael Berube engages the charged issues involved in James's growth.", "About the Author", "Michael Berube is a professor of English at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, and in 1994 was named University Scholar. He is the author of three other books, and has written for many academic journals a", "Village Voice", ".", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "We Americans argue about representation all the time: the representation of poor people in Congress, the representation of African-Americans in the wake of the O.J. trial, the representation of African-Americans who aren't represented by the best lawyers money can buy.Representations matter. Our world, as William Wordsworth once put it, is that which our eyes and ears half create and half perceive; and it is because Wordsworth is right that we need to deliberate the question of how we will reprsent the range of human variation to ourselves. How we understand people with Down syndrome will become part of what it means to have Down syndrome.In these pages I have tried to represent my son James to the best of my ability. Nothing I write will redraw a political district; nothing I write will change the chemical composition of Jamie's cells.My job, for now, is to represent my son, to set his place at our collective table. But I know I am merely trying my best to prepare for the day he sets his own place. For I have no sweeter dream than to imagine that Jamie will someday be his own advocate, his own author, his own best representative.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Books", "Parenting & Relationships", "Disabilities & Hyperactivity" ]

[ "Cory came to where the moon and starlight shone upon the floor. Then he sat down upon the smooth stones, facing the window so that he would not block the streams of light. He looked up at the broken window, and he took a deep breath of the cool night air that poured down into the corridor. Then he placed the book on the floor in front of him, setting it within one of the larger patches of light. But when he did this, Cory saw something that caught his breath away. The book was still closed, and yet even now Cory could see a ghostly shimmer of silvery-blue light. It sparkled down the edges of all the pages, glinting as though the pages were made of ice that could burn, or live coals that could freeze. He arrived at the manor with something tucked within his crib, a book with proverbs that only appear in the glint of starlight. That is all that Cory knows about his infancy before the false-uncle had him raised for a life of servitude at the workhouse. His attempt to escape turns into a dangerous descent into a labyrinthine lair, where a chillingly beautiful, self-adoring, and emotionally unhinged creature becomes his guide. Her cryptic songs hint at the journey that awaits him, where he must use the book of ancient proverbs to confront the sinister Lord Veront, help an enchanting Orchardess, and fight the forces of Goulmania to restore the rightful heir to the throne of the Remian Empire." ]

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[ "Books", "Science Fiction & Fantasy", "Fantasy" ]

[ "The advertising business can be brutal...", "But Lydia was the perfect woman to tackle any challenge thrown her way. Having overcome a painful past, she's determined to make a life for herself on her own terms. Her plan to stay focused on her career and lead a life without the taint of love hits a snag in the form of her equally determined and very sexy boss, Ryder.", "Success takes perseverance...", "And Ryder has the drive to make his goals a reality. Having built his advertising firm with nothing but his hard work and fortitude, he's used to getting what he wants. And he wants Lydia. Using the same principles in his business strategy to win her, he fails miserably. Frustrated by Lydia's steadfast refusal to acknowledge the scorching attraction between them, he devises a plan to get her alone: a weeklong business trip on a tropical island resort where the days are hot and the nights are downright steamy.", "Ryder knows it will take more than flowers and candy to win Lydia--heart, body, and soul. She'll need a little push, a dose of persuasion, with a pinch of heady seduction.", "In matters of love and business, sometimes a hostile takeover isn't as bad as it sounds...", "Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Dubious consent." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Erotica" ]

[ "Let Renowned Motivational Nutritionist and Herbalist Dr. Jeffrey Blair Help You Unleash Your Inner Health! “What Dr. Blair offers is first, mental dieting; or training the mind for fitness—which is every bit like any preconditioning that an athlete might receive. Then he adds specific researched remedies which many, including myself, have found to be nutritional sparks to ignite a better way to live, not just eat. Every chapter is a map towards your own personal miracle” – Ricky Williams (Heisman Trophy Winner, NFL star, Holistic Healer) The human body desires to be healthy! We were created with a remarkable ability to heal if given the proper nutrients. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced environment most people seek the “duct tape” fix offered by modern medicine. In Unleash Your Inner Health you will see that by changing the way you think about health and educating yourself on the nutrients the body craves you can harness your body’s desire to be healthy and fit. You will learn: • Specific nutrients proven to heal the body and extend life. • How to utilize the most powerful healing tool available…positive thought! How to redefine who you are to harness the power of the mind to be healthy and fit. • Why “diets” do not work…and the only permanent fat loss solution. Every year, Americans spend millions of dollars on fad diets and programs while their waistlines continue to grow. Follow Dr. Blair’s simple solution to shed fat by addressing the cause of weight gain. • Learn the facts about the safest, most powerful healing plant on the planet: Cannabis and CBD. It’s been demonized by the government despite a long history of safe use as medicine. • How modern medicine has failed us in many ways…while also accomplishing some great things. Many people blindly follow what their physician recommends without question or research. Many prescription drugs have very dangerous side effects and often there is a natural remedy to help the body heal. • Explore the holistic approach that retired NFL star Ricky Williams followed to keep his body and mind healthy during 11 grueling seasons…and beyond. • That the underlying cause of weight gain, fatigue, heart disease and so much more is stress…and what you can do to reduce its damaging effects. • Explore herbs from villages around the world that have been used as medicine for over 3000 years. • The vitamin that most are grossly deficient in, yet we can’t be healthy without. • The proper way to exercise for overall health and fitness. • The healing power of walking barefoot outside. • Real stories of healing…and much, much more! Dr. Blair lays out an easy-to-follow plan to unleash your body’s desire for health. In 21 days you can be on the road to permanent weight loss (without starving), youthful energy, less stress & anxiety, less pain, lower blood pressure, and a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes." ]

[ "About the Author", "Dr. Jeffrey Blair, PhD has been studying nutrition and herbal medicine for over 25 years. He is Board Certified by the AAMA and is a Fellow of The Naturopathic Research Foundation. He is the author of 4 books, Health: An American Crisis, Dear God, Why Am I So Tired?, Runology, and Unleash Your Inner Health! He has been a guest on radio and television shows around the world and is a sought after speaker. Dr. Blair has been a consultant to the nutritional supplement industry for many years and has a passion for research and teaching. He is blessed to have a wonderful wife, Patty...daughter Ashley...three step-daughters, Lauren, Allison, and Molly...two dogs, Lucy and Mack...and a Bearded Dragon lizard named Ricky! Dr. Blair is not afraid to take on the controversial topics of the day including medical cannabis, the failures of modern medicine, and failed diets! Dr. Blair is an avid hiker and competitive runner." ]

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[ "Books", "Health, Fitness & Dieting" ]

[ "Elusive Ink Rx Poetry takes you on a contemporary poetic journey that explores relationships, life, death, spirituality, motherhood, friendship and introspection. Emotional truths expressed with a plethora of words that create a serious yet humorouscute yet gritty familial verse of 68 poems for all to enjoy. Unlike the usual poetry book, this book should be read in order of contents." ]

[ "From the Author", "I started writing poetry in high school.  My high school creative writing teacher was Michael Delaney (who is now deceased).  He would publish a collection of poetry yearly from the students.  Students could submit as many poems for review as they desired and the panel of judges would select which one made the cut.  I was proud to have one of my poems selected each year.  After high school, I attended college and soon left poetry behind, but I never tossed my poetry away.  After college I began writing personalized poetry for family and friends on special occasions (birthdays, weddings, funerals, retirements, etc.) and eventually decided to gather some of my high school poetry in addition to some new poems and birthed this book.  After I published \"Elusive Ink Rx Poetry\" requests started pouring in for personalized poetry which led to me starting a business called Elusive Ink Creations.    I don't do slam poetry or performance poetry...I personally just love a simple poem.  Simple poems can sometimes have deep meanings if the reader takes the time to really hear what has been said.  I respect and love all poets and use to love watching Def Poetry Jam on television.  I encourage anyone who has a desire to write...to follow your dreams.  I believe that everyone has at least one book in them.  I just happen to have a lot of books inside of me in various genres.  Literacy is so important and sometimes a non-reader may be intriqued by poetry and not a novel.  If that is what it takes to spark that desire to read...that is a victory!  My mission:  Today a reader - tomorrow a leader.  My motto:  \"If you can dream it - you can achieve it\".", "About the Author", "Pamela Jarmon enjoys traveling the world, church, volunteering, promoting literacy, acting in community stage plays, and her family.  She is a contributing writer to \"Chicken Soup for the Soul:  Devotional Stories for Wives\".  Her blog and website are at PamelaJarmonWade.com; Twitter @pamjarmonwade; Author Page at amazon.com/author/pamelajarmonwade." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Poetry" ]

[ "From the 19th century's \"boodle\" to the \"deep serious\" of Vietnam and beyond, America's foremost expert on slang reveals military lingo at its most colorful, innovative, brutal, and ironic. Recommended by The New York Times' language maven William Safire, this up-to-date reference features convenient dictionary-style entries arranged chronologically by conflict." ]

[ "Review", "Paul Dickson is a superb etymologist of language who has compiled many books over the years relating to how we use words and phrases. His baseball dictionary is famous for its compilation of sayings and their use and evolution. \"War Slang\" is another example of this master's efforts in understanding the English language and how it changes over time, this time related to wartime phrases. This work is organized by war and proceeds chronologically from the Civil War to the present. Each war is a discrete chapter in the book, but there is a strong index that helps researchers find what they are looking for. It updates the last edition, published in 2004, and includes updates from the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is both fun and illuminating to read this as a work from cover to cover, but it is also a fine reference work for searching individual phrases and learning how and why they were first used in this way. I'm well familiar with such terms as \"Archie,\" WWI slang for antiaircraft fire, and \"check six,\" looking directly behind you for enemies, from the cold war era. Some of the newer terms were both funny and interesting. There are \"penguins,\" Air Force personnel who do not fly. Other terms for them are \"ground hogs,\" \"wing weenies,\" and \"chairborne rangers.\" There are also ROAD soldiers, \"Retired On Active Duty\"; Canoe U., the U.S. Naval Academy; and WAGs, wild-ass guesses, and SWAGs, scientific wild-ass guesses. --By Roger D. LauniusIn \"War Slang\", Paul Dickson tries to address the unique lexicon of those under arms in a way similar to those who play baseball in his earlier book \"The Hidden Language of Baseball. Those who have served (or spent time with those who have served) will recognize many of the terms presented here, and those who haven't --but who appreciate the lexical texture that arises from a community of discourse-- should both enjoy this book. The terms used here come variously from the mundane (the initials of acronyms) the profane and the tragicomic filters of those who face both rapid danger and burdensome bureaucracy. Especially in the 3rd edition's updates on Afghanistan and Iraq, the book contains a few entries that are either erroneous or need additional research. The book presents \"ate up\" as somebody unconcerned with the appearance of uniforms and shoes. In my experience, while also pejorative, it means exactly the opposite (and includes being overly concerned with superficial experience possibly to the exclusion of legitimate concern for combat readiness). The book also defines \"CENTCOM\" as US Central Command in \"Qatar\". While CENTCOM has a forward HQ in Qatar, its actual HQ is in Tampa, FL. Attentive readers may find other lapses in research or disputes with real-world usage. --By 35-year Technology ConsumerI bought this book primarily for the section on WWI, which is fairly good sized (about 75 pages), so that is the only section I've read. If someone is considering this book for historical research on that period, I found the information to be accurate and well backed up with period sources. It's a pretty sanitized selection of words, however; there are a couple examples of expletives but hardly representative of WWI military personnel's full vocabulary. Part of the issue was probably the fact that the original period sources that the author relied on such as newspaper articles and war slang dictionaries published in the 1920s weren't allowed to print some of the saltier terms; the author could have therefore thrown the net wider and looked original plays from the period (which weren't censored) such as The Big Parade and What Price Glory? (which was notoriously profane!; both were made into films in 1925 and 1926 respectively and though not reflected in the inter-titles, lip readers can see the characters on screen clearly using some of that colorful soldier language) or the unexpurgated version Frederick Manning's WWI novel Her Privates We(1930). But, as far as what is included: I find it to be helpful and the bibliography (there is one for each section) will be very useful. --By Jill" ]

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[ "First edition. The life of the former Poet Laureate of Great Britain, as told by his eldest son. Illustrated with photographs. Spine of jacket is age yellowed. Includes bibliographical information. xviii, 333 pages. cloth, dust jacket.." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Short Stories & Anthologies" ]

[ "This companion, keyed to the Penguin translation of Aubrey de Selincourt, is to those parts of Herodotus' history that tell the story of Marathon, Salamis and the final Persian retreat: books 7-9 with parts of books 5 and 6. The introduction concentrates on the political and literary background to Herodotus' writing, and includes a brief historical account of the whole work. The commentary which forms the bulk of the book explains differences of interpretation and constantly reveals the bias and intent of Herodotus' sources. There is frequent emphasis on the importance of the literary tradition, and references to the scholarly literature enable readers to take their study further." ]

[ "About the Author", "Stephen Usher was Senior Lecturer in Classics, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London" ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "History & Criticism" ]

[ "Connect Writing coupled with College Writing Skills with Readings provides the foundation for your grammar study and tools to support the writing process, so you can find the inspiration need to be successful in college, career and life. Students are guided through personalized learning activities and critical reading/writing strategies to so they come more aware of writing with a purpose." ]

[ "About the Author", "John Langan has taught reading and writing at Atlantic Cape Community College for more than 25 years. The author of a popular series of college textbooks on both writing and reading, John enjoys the challenge of developing instructive materials that are clear and lively. Before teaching, he earned advanced degrees in writing at Rutgers University and in reading at Rowan University. He also spent a year writing fiction that “is now at the back of a drawer waiting to be discovered and acclaimed posthumously.” While in school, he supported himself by working as a truck driver, a machinist, a battery assembler, a hospital attendant, and an apple packer. In addition to his wife and Philly sports teams, his passions include reading and conveying to nonreaders the pleasure and power of books. Through Townsend Press, his educational publishing company, he has developed the nonprofit “Townsend Library”―a collection of more than 100 new and classic stories that appeal to readers of any age." ]

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[ "Books", "Reference", "Words, Language & Grammar" ]

[ "Josh Clayton's mother has killed a man and left Josh in charge of disposing of the body. The trouble is, the body will not stay put. From dogs to low-life trailer park denizens, Josh’s life slips ever more deeply into hell as he attempts to keep the corpse under wraps. Josh, a sensitive teenager, attempts to persevere in the face of a morbid dilemma: guilt and fear over the crime conflict with his reluctant devotion to his mother. In the meantime, he has the additional task of taking care of his younger brothers and sister while enduring the ordinary minefield known as high school. As pressure on Josh builds to critical mass, he suddenly finds himself involved in a relationship with Michelle. She tries to understand him. And, to her credit, she almost does. Josh is forced to take a difficult stand against his own mother or never be able to move on. By two members of the faculty of sequential art at the Savannah College of Art & Design." ]

[ "About the Author", "Mark Kneece", "has written stories for numerous comics, including", "Batman: Legends of the Dark", ". In 1993, he came to Savannah College of Art and Design and helped found the Sequential Art and Animation Department, where he teaches comics writing." ]

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[ "Books", "Comics & Graphic Novels", "Graphic Novels" ]

[ "Flicker is a survivor. At least that's what people have been telling her since she was nearly killed by a drunk driver at age sixteen. The doctors said that she would not live. She lived. Then they said that she would never walk or talk again. Flicker did those things and more. But as she would say, living with a traumatic brain injury sucks big-time: the memory lapses, the feeling that her brain is operating in slow motion, the sudden outbursts of anger, and the habit of getting into sketchy situations with the wrong type of guys. But the worst part is being able to remember what life was like before the accident and what the future held in store. For Flicker, those dreams seem like ancient history. Late on evening, during a date-gone-wrong, Flicker is rescued by Jesse, a middle-aged cook at a local diner. A friendship develops, and Flicker soon discovers that there is more to this short-order cook than meets the eye. Jesse helps her begin to think about what she wants out of life, and Flicker sets some ambitious goals. But just as Flicker is beginning to see the results of her hard work, a former high school classmate asks her out and starts leading her down a dark path. Join Flicker as she experiences the ups and downs that are part of her journey toward a more independent life. You may cringe, but also cheer, as you share her adventures. Along the way you will meet some endearing friends. Their lives are enriched by supporting Flicker as she spreads her wings and takes flight. Yours will be too!" ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Genre Fiction" ]

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[ "Relates the fortunes of a shipwrecked family as they adapt to life on an island with abundant animal and plant life." ]

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[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Classics" ]

[ "The TIME 2002 ANNUAL provides the best journalism available on the years top stories, including the attack on America, other world events, politics, science and technology, health and education, arts and entertainment, and milestones" ]

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[ "Books", "Politics & Social Sciences", "Social Sciences" ]

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[ "With an introduction by Geoff Dyer and personal insights into how some of the most internationally known authors have crafted their best loved works, How to write fiction is a must-read for every aspiring fiction writer. Comprehensive exercises by Kate Grenville to accompany each stage of the writing process will help to embed your learning as your novel progresses.Chapters are:Jill Dawson on Getting startedAndrew Miller on CharacterRachel Cusk on Point of ViewMeg Rosoff on VoiceDBC Pierre on DialogueAdam Foulds on DescriptionKate Mosse on PlotMJ Hyland on EditingClare Conville and Francis Bickmore on PublicationRoderick Gordon on Self publishing" ]

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[ "Written by two specialists in the field, this updated edition shows how to incorporate radiation protection systems into all phases of modern strategic, space and tactical system construction and how to implant them in existing systems. It provides a modern approach to radiation hardening which combines solid state and semiconductor physics with circuit electronics, nuclear physics, statistical inference theory, and electromagnetics." ]

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[ "In", "Rice", ", her second volume of poetry, Nikky Finney explores the complexity of rice as central to the culture, economy, and mystique of the coastal South Carolina region where she was born and raised. The prized Carolina Gold rice paradoxically made South Carolina one of the most oppressive states for slaves and also created the remarkable Gullah culture on the coastal islands. The poems in", "Rice", "compose a profound and unflinching journey connecting family and the paradoxes of American history, from the tragic times when African slaves disembarked on the South Carolina coast to the triumphant day when Judge Ernest A. Finney Jr., Nikky’s father, was sworn in as South Carolina’s first African American chief justice. Images from the Finney family archive illustrate and punctuate this collection.", "Rice", "showcases Finney’s hungry intellect, her regional awareness and pride, and her sensitivity to how cultures are built and threatened." ]

[ "Review", "“", "Rice", "feeds readers who are hungry for the deep love and lyricism that imbues Black life. Nikky Finney is a writer who carries the traditions of her ancestors with the exquisite care they deserve.” —Evelyn C. White", "“Her voice is stronger, clearer, and yet more gentle than ever. I essentially think a meal should consist of meat and potatoes. After reading Finney I find myself longing for the smell, the taste, the comfort of rice.” —Nikki Giovanni", "“Be Warned: This collection is not simply a bowl of steamed Carolina Gold rice. This pot is well seasoned, rice boiled in pot liquor from greens, tomatoes, and okra—with a lovely edge of sweetness.” —Bernice Johnston Reagon \"It is my conviction that Nikky Finney brings a distinctive voice to American letters that needs to be heard.\" —Kwame Dawes,", "African American Review", "\"While", "Rice", "is a deeply personal book, as the family photographs accompanying the poems make clear, it also situates the personal within a larger history, reminding us that personal history is already social, and that history is personal.\" —Jonathan Butler,", "The Jasper Project", "About the Author", "Nikiky finney holds the John H. Bennett Jr. Chair of Southern LetterS and Creative Writing at the University of South Carolina. She is editor of the anthology The Ringing Ear: Black poets Lean South and the author of a short story collectioN, Heartwood. Her fourth collection of poetry, Head Off & Split, won the National Book Award for Poetry (Northwestern University Press, 2011)." ]

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[ "This is a short story, not a novel. A secret shipment of gold is put aboard a schooner on Lake Superior. Pirate ship wreckers discover the secret and pursue the ship to its doom. This is a story of betrayal, revenge and regret.An excellent action, adventure story set on the historical backdrop of the Lake Superior frontier." ]

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[ "Jean Barrie is an enormously successful, award-winning singer who spends her time in self-imposed retreat in her huge, dark St. John's Wood home. Here she wanders around the empty rooms drinking gin and vodka. Upstairs in the attic lives her mysterious lodger, The Fallen Nun. Beyond the house, Jean's narrow world is inhabited by her octogenarian Aunt Dizzy, who smokes hand-rolled cigars, wears blood-red hot pants, and gave up aerobics at 79; Jean's best friend Freida—the self-styled Devils Dyke; and Christopher—a 17-year-old with a Bible-bashing mother and a passion for his Uncle Fergus—who tends the garden and cleans the house. But Jean's solitude is about to be invaded: the house rapidly becomes a haven for eccentric souls drawn to her by chance or design, and sudden death and revelations of past horrors dart in from unexpected directions. A satisfying gem of offbeat humor with dark tragedy, Lady Jean is Virtue at his best, as he skillfully weaves his narrative into a unique tapestry. A romantic novel from one of New Zealand's most revered writers." ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "New Zealand-born Virtue (Among the Animals; Sandspit Crossing, etc.) isn't well-known in the U.S., but his excellent novels have been published to considerable acclaim in Britain since 1987. \"Lady Jean\" Barrie is a legendary British blues singer who retired for mysterious reasons at the height of her fame and now lives, semireclusively, in a big manse on Acacia Road in London. Publishers have hired a young ghostwriter, Anthony Hibbert, to try to coax her life story onto tape and into a book. Unbeknownst to Jean, her elusive tenant, Catherine Truman (nicknamed the Fallen Nun by Jean's best friend, an outrageous lesbian named Frieda), is also listening in, her intentions less than honorable. In Jean's 58th year, her house suddenly fills up. First, she takes in her Aunt Dizzy, a wealthy, endearing oddball with a checkered past. The management of the exclusive hotel to which Aunt Dizzy had retired have gotten fed up with her eccentricities, which include \"hanging her rinsed undies out the windows of her rooms.\" Then Christopher Harcourt, Jean's teenaged handyman, needs a room, having been abruptly thrown out of his home by his evangelical mother when she discovered him in the arms of her brother, Fergus. Next, having found her ex-husband's father, Ivan Fitzpatrick, puttering around in a seedy apartment in Bath grieving his dead wife, Jean invites him to stay in the house in Catherine Truman's now vacated room. Frieda, temporarily hiding from an overbearing girlfriend, moves in, too followed by Mr. Harcourt, Christopher's father. Like Henry Green in Loving, Virtue immerses us in the folkways of an enormous household, letting the humor emerge from the gradual accumulation of juxtaposed eccentricities. The result is a delightful conglomeration of high spirits, Wildean wit and rattled optimism.", "Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.", "Review", "\"Noel Virtue is a master of true comedy, that fine blend of the forlorn and the poignant wth the outrageously funny. Lady Jean maay well be his best novel to date . . . to be read slowly and with growing appreciation.\" —Ruth Rendell", "About the Author", "Noel Virtue was born in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1947. The author of eight novels and an autobiography, he is now established as one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary novelists.", "Read more" ]

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[ "The last thing the wizard Drum Billet did before he died was to pass on his staff of power to the eighth son of an eighth son. Unfortunately for his colleagues in the chauvinistic world of magic, he failed to check on the newborn baby's sex. From the author of GUARDS! GUARDS!, WYRD SISTERS, and HOGFATHER." ]

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[ "When disgraced FBI Agent Mariah McBride returns to her small hometown to pick up the pieces of her broken life, she's immediately drawn to Horse Whisperer and Rodeo Superstar Shane Youngblood. He sets his sights on Mariah and what Shane wants, Shane gets. Their humorous interactions may be entertaining but Mariah's been burned before. After being unfairly dismissed from the FBI, her only goal is to resurrect her career.She refuses to depend on anyone ever again, especially the most notorious womanizer in Grizzly Springs." ]

[ "About the Author", "This book series has it all: suspense, romance and a quirky hometown vibe...a new kind of story about a Rodeo and Horse Whisperer, and the FBI agent turned Private Eye, who makes him believe in life-long love. Carol Devine was born in NY, NY and raised in Hawaii. She now lives with her husband in Colorado. The other men in her life include her three sons and her faithful writing buddy, a Chi-weenie mutt." ]

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[ "All children experience that famous phrase, “wiggle your tooth,” during one of the most exciting and memorable times of their lives, when losing their first teeth. The adventures of Marc and his overly ambitious mother begin as an everyday story and escalate into a wild escapade for both Marc and his mom. Wiggle Your Tooth: A Story by Marc and His Mom is ideal for children ages three to eight years old, in preschool, kindergarten, first and second grades. Children are immediately engaged in this tale of Marc and his mom, and they will continue to imitate all of Marc’s crazy antics while he is trying to lose his first tooth. Wiggle Your Tooth: A Story by Marc and His Mom has been successfully “tested” on thousands of New Jersey Pre-K to second grade students. This is a must-read for children who are losing teeth and parents and teachers who want to make the experience a fun, memorable and painless one. A special “Tips for Parents and Educators” section on early literacy reading strategies is provided by Dr. R. and R. Wiener, who are experienced literacy educators." ]

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[ "This wide-ruled composition notebook is a must-have for all girls, teenagers, college students, or anyone who simply loves journaling. This notebook is great for note-taking in class, in meetings, to-do lists, or simply yes… journaling!" ]

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[ "Uncommon is the story beckoning each reader to discover who they are and how they arose. The quest for nature and truth is one of the most crucial explorations we can undertake. Yet often, our lives become too overwhelmed to embark on this journey. We rarely stumble across the avenues to enlightenment at university or in the office. From birth, we merge into our clans at home, school, and work. We learn to conform and to be productive", ".", "But who makes these rules? The criteria for a joyous and full existence seem evasive. How does any species measure their quality of life?", "In this far-reaching study, Bill Portela invites readers to consider the role of evolution in their personal, spiritual framework. This stirring journal takes us back five billion years as Earth transformed from star particles into the incubator for all known life in our universe. The leading chapters sketch panoramas of ancient continents gliding across molten, primeval oceans. Seething near undersea volcanic rifts, could fledgling proteins begat exquisite, spiral DNA molecules? Three billion years later, an extraordinary fusion between biological kingdoms catapulted life onto land. Darwin's harsh laws of survival seem balanced by symbiotic theories proving that organic cooperation is a universal constant to our being.", "Thriving varieties of plants and fungi forged alliances inland, allowing fledgling animals to inhabit new ecologies far removed from their coastlines of origin. Animal body sizes burst in magnitude over a thousandfold. Developmental schemes now managed complicated patterns for constructing all living creatures, from water fleas to humpback whales. The final chapters discuss the resilience of female-led mammalian societies, such as elephants, orcas, and spotted hyenas. Our studies illuminate why humans remain deeply programmed to maintain biases against outsiders diverging from clan norms. We contrast feminine instincts with male behavior patterns. We probe how women developed essential coping strategies as men channeled aggression and why patriarchies persist today. This book is written expressly for new evolutionary learners to provide a comprehensive introduction to natural science.", "Bill Portela has been a wildlife rehabilitator and breeder/trainer of workhorses for thirty years. He has taught subjects, including biology, for over forty years in most settings such as elementary, middle, high school, university, service, and private sector. His training as a systems engineer allowed him to spend twenty years evaluating (and correcting) how complex systems either do or do not function successfully. The propagation of resilient systems is", "exactly", "how evolution works. Studying evolution is understanding how entangled organic interactions emerge, why they fail, and how they flourish." ]

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[ "Two years after crash landing their spaceship, MOE and his parents, EVE and AARIC are finally beginning to feel at home in the small town of Cooperville. But not everything has come so easy for MOE. MOE struggles with his manners and everyone seems to be pointing it out. Will MOE be able to learn his manners before things get out of control?" ]

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[ "Presents the rules, procedures and odds against the bettor in baccarat, blackjack, craps, the slot machines, video poker, roulette, keno, and in betting on sports events" ]

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[ "Books", "Humor & Entertainment", "Puzzles & Games" ]

[ "Primal Man will entertain lovers of cozy mysteries. Readers will get hooked by an intelligent plot and characters with interesting foibles. Detective Graham Hunter is faced with catching an exhibitionist, investigating financial misconduct, and solving a murder. Hunter is a pacifist and a student of philosophy-not typical attributes of a cop. He is assisted by Maria Flores, a journalist who was born in Chile. Will the obvious physical attraction between the two sleuths culminate in a romantic relationship? The story takes place in mythical Delphi, MO; the presence of an oracle and other reminders of Greek mythology enhance the narrative. A gender war at the university is raging between the radical feminists and the sociobiologists who have established the Program in Male Studies (PMS). The exhibitionist, aka Primal Man, is a disciple of the sociobiologists. His attacks become more aggressive as the story progresses. The feminists respond with massive demonstrations and more. Dr. Margo Elly, professor of biochemistry, is the murder victim. There are many suspects including her husband, a former student, two colleagues, and Primal Man. Clever plot twists and a surprise ending make for an exciting journey." ]

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[ "Books", "Mystery, Thriller & Suspense", "Thrillers & Suspense" ]

[ "THE FATAL HEIST is a unique crime thriller as deftly plotted as it is tough, philosophically trenchant and suspenseful. Wolf, a professional thief, survives a violent police raid on an apartment where he and his colleagues, all criminals, have gathered to divide the money acquired during a bank robbery on the previous day. All of his colleagues are killed. Another colleague and thief, Duster, has appropriated the money in association with a corrupt police officer named Keyes. Wolf seeks refuge in the apartment of his lover Rita, a disbarred lawyer, but he flees the apartment when several men arrive to murder him. As he eludes police and sinister criminals who intend to kill him, Wolf undertakes a desperate search for the stolen money and his dangerous quest involves beautiful women and dishonest cops, prostitutes, gangsters and dissolute thieves. There are vivid gun battles and relentless action sequences but there are also philosophical reflections that distinguish THE FATAL HEIST as a superior entertainment that will appeal to general audiences as much as it will challenge and fascinate the most fastidious readers." ]

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[ "Books", "Libros en español" ]

[ "Hardcover; Fine; Dust Jacket - Very Good; 143 pp., index, appendix, bibliography, photographs, maps, illustrations. A fine tight, unmarked copy in a bright, near fine dust jacket. Limited to 1500 copies in hardcover first edition. This is the first book devoted to George W. Campbell, one of the victims of this famous El Paso shoot-out. Family letters from Campbell provide a fresh insight into the man and his character, providing additional primary research material to this volume." ]

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[ "Books", "History", "Americas" ]

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[ "Baseball, America's sport. The year is 1899 in the small, but booming town of Tempe, Arizona. A bicycle dealer starts a Baseball club. A black man shows up. The controversy begins, but Byron is a fantastic player. The team needs him. The discussion continues with fewer and fewer adversaries. Byron is killed. Another player dies. A group of three powerful, but broke men conspire to use baseball as their means to money. The game is on." ]

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[ "The Caribbean outpost of communism that is Cuba holds an enduring fascination for the free world, redolent of glamour and gamblers, musicians, writers, and mafiosi. Written by informed residents, Time Out Havana highlights all the vibrancy, cultural richness, and architectural beauty of Havana. Here are authoritative reviews of where to stay — including the rewarding casas particular (private homes) — and play — from colorful salsa joints to hip hop clubs. The city’s renowned cuisine is profiled, including classy cafés and the lively paladars (independent, state-sanctioned, family-run restaurants). Showcasing other Cuban destinations of interest, from beaches to barrios, this third edition features new sidebars, photographs, listings, updated maps, and a new culture chapter for context." ]

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[ "The revelation inside the pages of this book is life transforming. Until God gave me this revelation, I had no idea that Scriptures I had circled even as a child would have special significance in the years to come. After having see Jesus face-to-face at the age of eleven, I knew I wanted to hear His voice again. That is what sparked this amazing search. I learned through this revelation how to hear the voice of God again and again-through His Word. As a little boy who desperately wanted approval, and was accustomed to nothing but rejection, I could very easily have lived my life compromising to gain acceptance. But this revelation has kept me from doing that. Instead, I have sought Divine affirmation - to turn my equity into currency, and my influence into favor. The thing that frightened me most was not that I was inadequate, but that I felt with my whole heart that I was called to manifest the light of God. I realized that staying small would not serve my world. Shrinking to accommodate my critics would not transform the world around me. The words of the prophet Jeremiah cried out to me: \"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.\" May the Spirit of God open your eyes to this revelation! Once you get it, you will refuse to be obsessed with what you're going through; you will be obsessed with what you are going to." ]

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[ "Books", "Health, Fitness & Dieting", "Alternative Medicine" ]

[ "Design for the Unexpected: From Holonic Manufacturing Systems Towards a Humane Mechatronics Society presents new, even revolutionary, ideas to managing production and production systems which may fundamentally shift the paradigm of manufacturing systems design. It provides guidelines for the design of complex systems that can deal with unexpected disturbances and presents a decentralized control methodology that goes far beyond the traditional hierarchical control approach that currently prevails.", "The benefits are illustrated by a variety of examples and case studies from different fields, with the book's  well-established authors presenting Holonic Manufacturing Systems (HMS) as the framework for the ‘factory-of-the-future’, and suggesting that the application of biologically inspired control paradigms can control complex manufacturing systems, and that there are far wider applications for these systems than pure manufacturing. In addition, the book explores how this multi-agent control framework can be extended to other fields such as traffic, transport, services, and health care.", "Provides a practical control system architecture that can be applied to a wide variety of systems in manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and robotics", "Provides a practical control system architecture that can be applied to a wide variety of systems in manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and robotics", "Contains a wide range of case studies from different engineering disciplines", "Contains a wide range of case studies from different engineering disciplines", "Provides a decentralized control methodology that goes beyond the traditional hierarchical control approach that currently prevails", "Provides a decentralized control methodology that goes beyond the traditional hierarchical control approach that currently prevails", "A must-read resource for researchers and professionals alike", "A must-read resource for researchers and professionals alike" ]

[ "Review", "This book provides a guide on how different the world can become when transformed through innovative technology, presenting readers with the tools they need for the design and control of complex systems that are robust with respect to disturbances.", "From the Back Cover", "Design for the Unexpected presents new, even revolutionary, ideas to managing production and production systems which may fundamentally shift the paradigm of manufacturing systems design. It provides guidelines for the design of complex manufacturing systems that can deal with unexpected disturbances and presents a decentralized control methodology that goes far beyond the traditional hierarchical control approach that still prevails. The benefits are illustrated by a variety of examples and case studies from different fields", "The well-established authors present Holonic Manufacturing Systems (HMS) as the framework for the ‘factory-of-the-future’. Following on from the Intelligent Manufacturing System (IMS) program, launched in 1990 by Prof. H. Yoshikawa, Van Brussel and Valckenaers set up reference architectures and a design methodology for HMS, known as PROSA. They suggest that application of biologically inspired control paradigms can control complex manufacturing systems and that this has far wider applications than just pure manufacturing. They propose that this multi-agent control framework can be extended to other fields such as traffic, transport, services and health care, and as such this book is a must-read for researchers and professionals alike.", "Key Features:", "A practical control system architecture that can be uniformly applied to various applications.", "A practical control system architecture that can be uniformly applied to various applications.", "Contains a wide range of sample problems and case studies from different engineering disciplines.", "Contains a wide range of sample problems and case studies from different engineering disciplines.", "Provides guidelines for the design of complex manufacturing systems that can deal with unexpected events.", "Provides guidelines for the design of complex manufacturing systems that can deal with unexpected events.", "Provides a decentralized control methodology that goes beyond the traditional hierarchical control approach that currently prevails.", "Provides a decentralized control methodology that goes beyond the traditional hierarchical control approach that currently prevails.", "Hendrik Van Brussel is world-renowned for his research on robotics, mechatronics and holonic manufacturing systems.", "During his career of 40+ years, he has been active in the intersection zone between several disciplines: mechanical engineering, electronics and control engineering, information technology; a domain which is now called \"mechatronics\".", "Paul Valckenaers has a masters in engineering, specialization computers science, and a PhD in engineering from the K.U.Leuven. He has over 25 years of research experience, including participation in 10 EU projects", "Related Titles", "Mehta & Reddy, Industrial Process Automation Systems: Design and Implementation, 2014, $93.75, 668pp, 9780128009390", "Swift & Booker, Manufacturing Process Selection Handbook, 2013, $74.96, 456pp, 9780080993607", "Block & Geitner, Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting: Practical Machinery Management for Process Plants, 4th Edition, 2012, $104.96, 760pp, 9780123860453", "About the Author", "Professor Valckenaers has a Master’s degree in engineering, specializing in computer science, and a PhD in mechanical engineering from KU Leuven. He has over 25 years of research experience, including participation in numerous international cooperative research projects. He has translated and applied the concept of a holonic execution system to multiple domains: manufacturing, logistics, networked production, fleet robotics, traffic and transportation, smart grids, integrated healthcare.Professor Van Brussel is world-renowned for his research on robotics, mechatronics and holonic manufacturing systems. During his career of 40+ years, he has been active in the intersection zone between several disciplines: mechanical engineering, electronics and control engineering, information technology; a domain which is now called \"mechatronics\". He has held numerous positions and won many notable awards and honors during his career.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Pocos libros -y menos aún tratándose de poesía- han alcanzado la difusión de Veinte poemas de amor y una canción desesperada. Expresión de sentimientos universales y perennes, de una pluralidad de expresiones amorosas, esta obra de Pablo Neruda, pese a haberse convertido con el curso de los años en una obra clásica, conserva intacta, como afirma certeramente en el prólogo Jorge Edwards, «su magia secreta, contagiosa y peligrosa»." ]

[ "Review", "Pocos libros -y menos aun tratandose de poesia- han alcanzado la difusion de Veinte poemas de amor y una cancion desesperada. Expresion de sentimientos universales y perennes, de una pluralidad de expresiones amorosas, esta obra de Pablo Neruda, pese a haberse convertido con el curso de los anos en una obra clasica, conserva intacta, como afirma certeramente en el prologo Jorge Edwards, \"\"su magia secreta, contagiosa y peligrosa\"\". --Los editores", "About the Author", "Pablo Neruda (1904-1973), one of the most beloved poets of the twentieth century, was born in Parral, Chile. ?He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971.", "Pablo Neruda (1904 1973), uno de los poetas mas renombrados del siglo veinte, nacio en Parral, Chile. En 1950 compartio el Premio Internacional de la Paz con Paul Robeson y Pablo Picasso, y en 1971 fue galardonado con el Premio Nobel de Literatura." ]

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[ "Join Aubrii as she takes us on an adventure going through her day living and thriving with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You will be amazed and in awe!" ]

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[ "Lovers and Liars", "brings together Paul Alan Fahey’s wartime romance stories for the first time in one thrilling collection. Contains the stories:", "Bomber's Moon", ": Following one’s heart can be a dangerous game, as Leslie Atwater discovers in this exciting story set during the early stages of the London Blitz. Leslie’s investigation into his lover Edward’s death takes him from Central London to a lighthouse on the English Channel. Tension mounts and, in a showdown with German spies, bombs fall, people die, and Leslie gets more than he bargains for in his search for the truth behind his lover’s untimely death.", "Weep Not for the Past", ": In early 1941, U-boats patrol offshore and are a constant threat to British livelihood, as are the daily bombings in London. Leslie befriends an enigmatic woman who resembles his favorite actress. But when disaster strikes, Leslie, Edward, and Leslie's cousin Caroline must work together to discover the truth. Was it a tragic accident or premeditated murder?", "A Manx Tale", ": In late summer 1941, Caroline and her new husband Cyril are honeymooning on the Isle of Man. In spite of the war raging around them, Caroline is enchanted by the small island’s history, quaint customs and superstitious beliefs. But as unexplainable events unfold, she becomes increasingly aware of sinister forces at work. Will logic and rationality prevail, or will it take a bit of magic and island whimsy to sort everything out?", "A Christmas in Kent", ": It's December 1941. Caroline, Cyril, Edward, and Leslie are home for Christmas from their recent exploits. On the surface all seems right within Caroline’s world, yet there’s something bothering her that can’t be ignored much longer. Christmas in Kent proves to be full of surprises." ]

[ "Review", "2014 Rainbow Award Finalist!", "\"Skill is demonstrated in word and story...written by someone who has control of the narrative. The characters are superb. A prominent female character, Caroline, rises above the male protagonists in her dramatic, comedic nature...Intrigue, all three offer puzzled plots needing to be ferreted out, and while there are clues to lead the reader, the story is not ruined by making the clues so easy that the endings don't come as a surprise.\"__", "DJ Adamson,", "Le Coeur de l'Artiste" ]

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[ "Books", "LGBTQ+ Books", "Literature & Fiction" ]

[ "My first collection of dinosaur books, new, hard cover and hard pages." ]

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[ "The renowned tale of Amor and Psyche, from Apuleius's second-century Latin novel", "The Golden Ass", ", is one of the most charming fragments of classical literature. Neumann chose it as the exemplar of an unusual study of feminine psychology. Unfolding the spiritual and mythical background of the pagan narrative, he shows how the contest between the mortal maid Psyche and the great goddess Aphrodite over the god Amor--Aphrodite's son, Psyche's husband--yields surprising and valuable insights into the psychic life of women." ]

[ "Review", "\"Here we have a very subtle and suggestive analysis of the psychological characteristics of the feminine by the most brilliant disciple of C.G. Jung. . . . [T]he reading of this short book is a most enchanting and stimulating experience.\" ―", "The Journal of Pastoral Care" ]

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[ "A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book." ]

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[ "JUDGING LAURA: Synopsis“…She held onto the edge of the chaise. She has drunk only a few sips of watered-down vodka. What was happening to her?. As she walked along the edge of the pool, her legs seemed to have forgotten how to work. She teetered, wind-milling her arms. She toppled over, hitting her head on the metal edge of a chaise lounge. A boy knelt beside her….he carried her to an upstairs bedroom…”Shamed by her mother, fearful of reprisal from the perpetrators, and distrustful of the justice system, she did not accuse her attackers nor seek medical help. And now, several years later, married and wanting to have a child, she learns she must face the final horror of the assault. One of her attackers gave her avenereal disease. Her fallopian tubes are damaged beyond repair. She can never conceive.From this intense and moving set-up, spins a deepening and tightening tale of medical mystery and intrigue, legal action, and human drama, which brings into focus some of the most intense social issues of our time. Laura’s resourceful doctor tells her that she may yet identify her assailants from surviving traces of DNA in her fallopian tubes, but a match must be obtained from the rapist. Michael Greene, now a surgery resident, is the prime suspect. Will Laura steal his DNA sample from the hospital where he now works? Will she press the issuefurther by making him face his past? Can she muster the courage to face the shame of her past and at last seek justice denied?Thus begins her journey for vindication through the labs and corridors of hospitals and the labyrinth of the law. Her doctor and attorney guide her along the way. Two powerful women inspired by her courage decide to champion her cause. The case is tough and gets tougher, the stakes higher and higher. Michael Greene,with his wealthy father, and top-drawer legal team fight back with blackmail, intimidation, altered evidence, and damaging photographs of Laura taken during the attack. The pendulum of fate swings back and forth from dejection to hope to despair and ends in a dramatic courtroom climax where the full force of medicine and law are brought to bear. Laura’s ultimate fate hangs on a tiny thread that leads, once again, into the past." ]

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[ "In the dark corners of Prague, a crazed couple plots a sinister demise for a kidnapped girl. But justice is swift in the form of a shadowy group called the Night Club. The couple meets an untimely end and the little girl is saved-just one of many innocent victims rescued by the members of the Club. It is with this group that Tobias has lived since he was abandoned as an infant, and he along with his fellow crusaders help clear Prague of crime. But when an unforeseen event nearly annihilates the Night Club, Tobias is given up for dead by the survivors. Little do they know that not only is he alive, but has been reborn as a vampire. When Tobias awakes to discover his astonishing fate, he finds himself in southeastern Asia aboard a modern-day pirate ship commanded by an immortal madam and her henchmen. Servitude to the evil villainess, however, is not in Tobias's plan; his future remains in Prague where he must continue his quest to punish the guilty. Although first he must escape An intriguing blend of fantasy, horror, and adventure, The Night Club delves into the seedy underworld where good prevails over evil, and justice must be served above all." ]

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[ "Books", "Mystery, Thriller & Suspense", "Thrillers & Suspense" ]

[ "At a time when most men have lost their instinctive ability to understand animals,Kushi, the leader of a pack of wolves, has a vision of her forefathers. They show her scenes from the future: the consequences of a bond between men and wolves. In a quest for answers, she and her friends set off on a dangerous journey through frozen mountains. What will be… the destiny of the wolves?" ]

[ "Review", "★★★★★ \"What an impactful story.\" - Literary TitanA gripping tale of loyalty, companionship, love and survival, this story begins with a great grandfather recounting the legend of wolves that has been passed down through the generations, to his great grandson on his sixteenth birthday. It traces the journey of a young alpha named Kushi, as she explores the dangerous snow mountains leading her pack to their destiny, following her ancestors' advice that she had witnessed during one of her visions.Author Paola Giometti has written a captivating children's book about the domestication of wolves. Told through engaging narration the story reflects on the evolution of wolves into dogs, and does so with a unique voice and stirring characters.This adventurous story is set against the backdrop of the northern lights and treacherous snowy mountains that provide an exotic and alluring backdrop to this thought-provoking fantasy. Readers are also introduced to other wonderful creatures like the golden eagle and the majestic moose, along with the small pack of wolves that are struggling to survive. This enchanting combination ensure this is a story that is unforgettable.The story portrays wolves in an accurate way, showing their animalistic and predatory side, which helps to establish authenticity in the story. When the wolves attack the peaceful villagers, they behave like savage animals and it is up to Kushi's family, Finn and Felicity to take a stance and fight for the safety of the defenseless. This showcases strong morals that any child will be able to understand. After experiencing their love and care firsthand, Kushi realizes the importance of the relationship between humans and wolves. It marks the first step in building trust and creating a bond that her descendants would further strengthen. I loved watching this dramatic evolution.", "The Destiny of the Wolves", "is an easy story to follow, which is great for young readers, but it still provides stirring and thrilling moments that create an impactful story that will stick with readers for a long time.★★★★★\"Must read.\" -", "Reedsy Discovery.", "A magical, yet stirring story about a pack of wolves that needs to find their destiny in a landscape where man poses a threat.", "The Destiny of the Wolves follows a pack of wolves sent on a mission by their ancestors to find their destiny. It gives voice to the wolves' inner minds and we get to know each wolf in the pack through their actions and dialogue. The main character is Kushi, who is the leader of the pack. Through the story we meet the other members of the pack and get to know them and what struggles, joys, worries and regrets they carry with them. The wolves set out on a mission after Kushi receives a vision from the ancestors about the destiny of the wolves, and what is at the beginning a mission to turn a frightening future around, turns into a story of not only redemption, but also understanding and gaining of wisdom.The Destiny of The Wolves mixes fantasy and mystical elements with ancient lore as well as real life problems. The wolves are on a mission of survival for their species - or so they think, but in the end they find a balance between two opposites. Everything in the story works well - the characters are well-developed and the story comes full circle. The growth that takes place in the wolves' characters are weaved into the arc of the story and one sees them change perception as the story unfolds. The main conflict plays off like an old wild-west movie, but instead of cowboys facing each other off, it is wolves against wolves and man against man. The moment when all seems lost, is the moment when the mystical elements step in and save the day.I recommend The Destiny of the Wolves to anyone that likes fantasy, nature, ancient lore and some mysticism in between. It's a beautiful story with lessons to learn for both man and animal. This book is not hard to read, chapters are short and in between there are also beautiful sketches of the animals. At its heart the book talks about change that is often difficult and also asks for sacrifice, but the sacrifice that is made, brings a wonderful balance between the world of man and wolf. Definitely a worthwhile read - well done to the author who wrote the book." ]

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[ "In his autobiography of deliverance and healing from the hell of 26 years of schizophrenia, James Stacey seeks to honour the unbounded possibilities of prayer, and glorifies the ability of God to answer every need." ]

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[ "King-Sized Kakuro bundles the biggest and baddest Kakuro puzzles ever. Your brain will work overtime on these colossal logic math puzzles. Kakuro is a fun way for kids and adults to practice addition facts. Once you pick up this book, you won't be able to put it back down. You have been warned!", "Only 1 Kakuro puzzle per page, with lots of white space for scribbling.", "King-Sized Kakuro 22x22 Deluxe is a collection of 249 puzzles:", "216 Kakuro 22x22 puzzles", "216 Kakuro 22x22 puzzles", "33 extra logic puzzles", "33 extra logic puzzles", "The goal of Kakuro is to insert numbers into the white cells. Possible numbers are always 1 to 9. The sum of each horizontal block must equal the clue on its left. The sum of each vertical block must equal the clue above it. You can only use a number once in each horizontal or vertical block.", "I guarantee that every logic puzzle in this Kakuro puzzle book has been carefully checked to ensure that each puzzle has only 1 solution.", "None of the puzzles in this book will appear in any of the other PuzzleBooks.net books.", "Kakuro is also known as Cross Sums, Kakro, Kakkuro and Cross Addition. Kakuro is also quite often misspelled as Kakura." ]

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[ "Books", "Humor & Entertainment", "Puzzles & Games" ]

[ "First produced at NYU as a radio play, MacroBaby is a Swiftian satirical view of human nature in contemporary society. As Alan Weinblatt wrote in 2004, \"The nine accompanying stories are populated by equally outrageous characters, each hopelessly, or helplessly, endowed with a knack for placing themselves in strange situations, often with bizarre consequences. This collection is genuine off-beat entertainment with a twist, which I may not divulge without a spoiler alert.\"\"Suitcase\" is the story of a banker on a business trip who happens upon a lady engineer down on her luck, embarrassingly so, and the serendipity that ensues.\"Cocaine\" follows Fred and Emilio in their bumbling search for the ultimate in white powder.\"The Technical Publications Department and Gypsy Tea Room\" introduces Gillette Cunningham and her colleagues who are imprisoned for their individuality by a corporate leader who has an image problem.\"Dead on Arrival\" demonstrates ideal miscommunication and unintended consequences as software diva, Azure Anne, tries to bring two nerdy friends together.\"Both Barrels\" is one survivor's tale among many in the everyday family life of a so-called functioning alcoholic.\"All the Way to the Bank\" is a classic example of 'all's fair in love and war' as Snookums finally turns the tables on his oversexed wife, Maxine.\"Sugar Mama\" takes the reader on an evolutionary excursion as a once sweet young thing tries to unravel the mystery of how she became a woman of steel.Set in the early 1980s, \"What You Don't Have\" finds Gillette Cunningham fresh out of a recording session at Oxford as she spends her last night in-country with young bassist, Colin Willoughby, who has AIDS.\"The Good Fight\" is a true story of what actually happened during the Great March Blizzard of 1965." ]

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[ "Books", "Romance", "Time Travel" ]

[ "Sky Stevens is sixteen and has just watched her best friend die. Now she has to tell her parents that she is pregnant and wants to marry a man more than twice her age. Justin Rimmer has always told her he is wiser than all the boys her own age, but after Sky's parents throw her out of the house, she wonders if it is true. As she silently prays for help, Justin gives her a pill that takes her heartache away-even for just a little while.", "As she takes her wedding vows, Sky wonders if she will ever have a choice in life again that Justin does not make for her. Seemingly destined to live in a dirty trailer and endure her new husband's verbal and physical abuse, Sky's already tragic life takes a turn for the worse when she receives horrible news-her parents have been killed in a car accident. Sky barely has time to grieve before she delivers her baby in a neighbor's front yard.", "Suddenly thrust into the responsibilities of motherhood amidst chaos, addiction, and abuse, Sky must summon the courage to take back her life from a man determined to ruin her forever." ]

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[ "Books", "Mystery, Thriller & Suspense", "Thrillers & Suspense" ]

[ "A simple guide to the most prominent Texas wildflowers, including descriptions and color photographs of each, as well as an introduction to the technical terms for parts of flowers." ]

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[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Science, Nature & How It Works" ]

[ "FUN TO READ AND FUN TO COLOR. Is it a storybook with fifty-seven pictures to color? Or is it a coloring book with five great stories to read? Either way, it's a lot of fun! In IZZY'S SECRET DIARY, you'll meet Izzy and her adorable little stuffed-animal friends. Each Izzy book will have adventures that include biblical teaching on important topics like love, kindness, and trust. There are even notes in the back for parents and other care-givers." ]

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[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Activities, Crafts & Games" ]

[ "This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1809 Excerpt: ...access to the throne of grace, where my soul was renewedly enamoured with the beauty and excellency of perfect holiness and led to aspire after it, as the greatest of all attainments. Eighth Month, 1797. 9. The spring of life I thought lay low today at meeting, that it required labour to get at it; but when so favoured we can acknowledge it an abundant recompense, far, very far, beyond our deserts. 12. Felt the divine presence near me this evening in a solitary walk, which brought every faculty of my soul into sweet quiet, and reverent thankfulness. 16. My soul replenished with heavenly bread to-day at the Jittle week-day meeting; for which favour I desire to be made thankful enough. 27. Sitting down to-day in a good degree of passiveness to the divine will, my vessel was replenished with a little of the wine of the kingdom. 30. Was enabled to say to-day at meeting, from a degree of living experience, \"I know that \"my Redeemer liveth.\" For ever blessed be His name who is dealing thus bountifully. That he may be pleased mercifully to carry on and perfect 1 work, is what my soul craves. 15. Found it not an easy matter to get my mind centred beyond the fluctuating things of this life j yet my labour was not altogether in vain, blessed be the name of the Lord. 17. That the Christian's life is a continual warfare, is often verified in my experience. It seems to me that mine will never cease on this side the grave; yet I sometimes think if I am but enabled so to maintain it as to reach the desired port, all afflictions and trials will seem but ast the dust in the balance, compared with the joys of eternity. 22. It appeared to my weak faith and patience like the third watch, ere I could meet with the Beloved of souls, to-day at meeting: and even the..." ]

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[ "Que vient chercher à Saint-Domingue cette jeune avocate new-yorkaise après tant d'années d'absence ? Les questions qu'Urania Cabral doit poser à son père mourant nous projettent dans le labyrinthe de la dictature de Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, au moment charnière de l'attentat qui lui coûta la vie en 1961. Dans des pages inoubliables - et qui comptent parmi les plus justes que l'auteur nous ait offertes -, le roman met en scène le destin d'un peuple soumis à la terreur et l'héroïsme de quatre jeunes conjurés qui tentent l'impossible : le tyrannicide. Leur geste, longuement mûri, prend peu à peu tout son sens à mesure que nous découvrons les coulisses du pouvoir : la vie quotidienne d'un homme hanté par un rêve obscur et dont l'ambition la plus profonde est de faire de son pays le miroir fidèle de sa folie.Jamais, depuis Conversation à \"La Cathédrale\", Mario Vargas Llosa n'avait poussé si loin la radiographie d'une société de corruption et de turpitude. Son portrait de la dictature de Trujillo, gravé comme une eau-forte, apparaît, au-delà des contingences dominicaines, comme celui de toutes les tyrannies - ou, comme il aime à le dire, de toutes les \"satrapies\". Exemplaire à plus d'un titre, passionnant de surcroît, La fête au Bouc est sans conteste l'une des oeuvres maîtresses du grand romancier péruvien." ]

[ "Book Description", "Un grand roman sur la dictature et les coulisses du pouvoir, par l'un des écrivains les plus importants de notre époque." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Classics" ]

[ "\"Practical perspective.\" \"Makes good sense.\" \"An easy read.\" Published in 2004, Hats Off to You - 2 is the latest edition of the landmark family business book, Hats Off to You that introduced the popular Six Transition model for family business succession. This new book contains all the wisdom, perspective and good, sound practical advice found in the first edition - and then some! Hats Off to You - 2 provides a new chapter devoted to the fundamentals of compensation for family businesses, expanded perspective on strategic planning, and more!" ]

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[ "The Anishinabek Nation's legal traditions are deeply embedded in many aspects of customary life. In", "Drawing Out Law,", "John Borrows (Kegedonce) skillfully juxtaposes Canadian legal policy and practice with the more broadly defined Anishinabek perception of law as it applies to community life, nature, and individuals.", "This innovative work combines fictional and non-fictional elements in a series of connected short stories that symbolize different ways of Anishinabek engagement with the world. Drawing on oral traditions, pictographic scrolls, dreams, common law case analysis, and philosophical reflection, Borrows' narrative explores issues of pressing importance to the future of indigenous law and offers readers new ways to think about the direction of Canadian law.", "Shedding light on Canadian law and policy as they relate to Indigenous peoples,", "Drawing Out Law", "illustrates past and present moral agency of Indigenous peoples and their approaches to the law and calls for the renewal of ancient Ojibway teaching in contemporary circumstances.", "This is a major work by one of Canada's leading legal scholars, and an essential companion to", "Canada's Indigenous Constitution", "." ]

[ "Review", "'", "Drawing Out Law", "is a book with wide appeal. It is accessible to those with little or no training in either Anishinabek or common law traditions It will also be of interest to anyone who believes that there is room in law for whole people.'", "-- Heather Hoiness ―", "Saskatchewan Law Review, vol 76: 2013", "'", "Drawing Out Law", "is a thoughtful, moving, surprising, and highly original book-as much a work of literature as a study in Indigenous law. It is honest and insightful, funny and serious, tragic and hopeful, blending personal narrative with acute observations about the dilemmas facing many Indigenous peoples and individuals today. A profound symbolism is woven throughout the work, which gives it deeper layers of meaning that engage the emotions and resonate in the mind. There is nothing else quite like this terrific book.' -- Brian Slattery, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University'In this creative and sophisticated work, John Borrows makes an \"academic\" type of argument in an Indigenous voice. Weaving together Anishinabek and Western European understandings of the meaning of law, Borrows pursues a unique vision, one that should lead to more fruitful and enlightening ways of thinking about and understanding the Aboriginal-Canadian legal and political relationship.' -- Dale Turner, Department of Government, Dartmouth College", "Review", "'", "Drawing Out Law", "is a thoughtful, moving, surprising, and highly original book—as much a work of literature as a study in Indigenous law. It is honest and insightful, funny and serious, tragic and hopeful, blending personal narrative with acute observations about the dilemmas facing many Indigenous peoples and individuals today. A profound symbolism is woven throughout the work, which gives it deeper layers of meaning that engage the emotions and resonate in the mind. There is nothing else quite like this terrific book.' (Brian Slattery, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University)'In this creative and sophisticated work, John Borrows makes an \"academic\" type of argument in an Indigenous voice. Weaving together Anishinabek and Western European understandings of the meaning of law, Borrows pursues a unique vision, one that should lead to more fruitful and enlightening ways of thinking about and understanding the Aboriginal-Canadian legal and political relationship.' (Dale Turner, Department of Government, Dartmouth College)", "About the Author", "John Borrows", "is a professor of law and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria Law School.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Books", "Politics & Social Sciences", "Social Sciences" ]

[ "In Trapped, ancient China comes to life as Mei-hua, a young woman who must hide from her father’s enemies, struggles to unravel secrets hidden in a mass of trickery and deceit. The Dragon Boat Festival marks a time of partying and merrymaking, a time to disperse evil spirits and illnesses. In the midst of these festivities, however, lurks a menace more serious than any Mei-hua has encountered so far. Her determination brings her close to discovering the evil person behind the attempts to destroy her father, a district judge. In gathering information, she searches through the streets and shops of Hangzhou City at the height of the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations. However, once in the streets crowded with revelers, she is more vulnerable and easy prey. In matching wits with her enemies, Mei-hua finds her creativity and strength are tested as never before." ]

[ "Review", "I really liked this book. It was nominated for an Agatha award which is why I read it. The book takes place in China in 1380 and is a great historical novel for middle school students studying Ancient China. by Sheila J. Martin, Amazon review", "The Mei-Hua trilogy books are all well-conceived and give any reader--young adult or fully adult--a look at the different levels of Chinese life in the early Ming dynasty. This book is the most exciting as the young woman, Mei-Hua, walks into danger to try to identify her father's enemies. In the process, she discovers what we might call the organized crime of the late 1300s. Each book in the series stands alone, but prepare to read all three once you start the first (HIDDEN) because you'll want to know how Mei-Hua's adventures end. by Linda, Amazon review", "About the Author", "P.A. De Voe is an award winning author, an anthropologist, and an Asian specialist. Her first published mystery, A Tangled Yarn, came out in 2013 and is a contemporary cozy. However, since then she has jumped back in time and place and her stories are now immersed in the Ming Dynasty. She's published several historical short stories, From Judge Lu's Ming Dynasty Case Files, in anthologies and online. Her newly published adventure/mystery trilogy, Hidden, Warned, and Trapped, take place in 1380 China. For more on P.A. De Voe and to get a free short story go to padevoe.com. Pam is married to an educational anthropologist and they have one daughter, who, with her husband, live almost close enough to visit often" ]

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[ "Ted Nugent shares his favorite recipes for such exotic fare as wild boar, pheasant, buffalo, and venison. The cookbook is filled with hunting anecdotes, detailed instructions on cleaning and dressing game, helpful hints, and nutritional information." ]

[ "About the Author", "The list of Regnery authors reads like a \"who's who\" of conservative thought, action, and history." ]

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[ "Books", "Cookbooks, Food & Wine", "Cooking by Ingredient" ]

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[ "From the Publisher", "This intuitive introduction to technical arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry stresses applications and problem solving throughout.", "From the Back Cover", "M->CREATED" ]

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[ "Books", "New, Used & Rental Textbooks", "Science & Mathematics" ]

[ "The world nurtured its food science with natural elements. Humans assisted in giving that extra push to this food culture with the collective blend of Ayurveda and its nutritional factors.", "Ayurveda and Yoga portray the way we live. From the ancient yogic gurus (masters) to the modern yoga school teachers, Yoga bloomed and remained!", "Copyright © Share Life, LLC 2021-2022.", "All rights reserved." ]

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[ "Just as the sun blinds our eyes to a sky filled with stars, Jesus’ deity can blind us to the unseen riches of His humanity. In", "The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived", ", Steven K. Scott reveals the hidden treasures to be found in Christ’s life as a human. When you learn from Jesus’ life on earth, your own life will be propelled to a whole new level of achievement, happiness, and success. As you look at Jesus’ life, you will learn how to: •Find new", "meanings", "that will raise your life to new heights.•Develop", "missions", "that will produce greater creativity and productivity.•Communicate", "messages", "that will move the minds and hearts of your listeners.•Act in a", "manner", "that attracts others, increases your value, and heightens your self-esteem. •Adopt a", "method", "that accelerates extraordinary success. •Discover your incredible", "worth", ". •Give and receive a type of love that is truer than any you have experienced before.Let the greatest Man who ever lived turn your purpose-driven life into a purpose-", "accomplished", "life!" ]

[ "Review", "Praise for", "The Richest Man Who Ever Lived", "“I believe these breakthrough strategies could propel you to levels of success and happiness you haven’t imagined. No wonder the wisest man who ever lived also became the richest!”—David Neeleman, founder and CEO, JetBlue Airways“The insights, advice, solutions, and specific steps provided in this book . . . whether they are applied to your job, career, marriage, or parenting . . . have the power to change everything!”—Joan Lunden, former host,", "Good Morning America", "About the Author", "Steven K. Scott", "is the best-selling author of", "The Richest Man Who Ever Lived", ",", "The Greatest Words Ever Spoken", ", and", "Mentored by a Millionaire", ". After failing in nine jobs, he started reading a chapter of Proverbs every day–and the wisdom of Scripture changed his life. Scott and his business partners have built more than a dozen multimillion-dollar companies from scratch, achieving billions of dollars in sales. He is the co-founder of Max International, Total Gym Fitness, and The American Telecast Corporation. He is a popular international speaker on the subjects of personal and professional achievement and the application of biblical wisdom to every area of life.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "If I could show you a secret that would absolutely, positively enable you to WIN $100 million in the next mega lottery jackpot, what would you be willing to do to learn that secret? “Wait a minute,” you might say, “how do I know that your secret will really work?” Imagine that I answered your question by revealing, “I won the mega lottery jackpot last year by using this secret, and since then have shared it with my ten closest friends, who also used it to win mega lottery jackpots. In fact, not one person who has tried this secret has failed to win.” Suppose I then gave you their names and you were able to verify that all of us had indeed won mega lottery jackpots. Now, what would you be willing to do to learn the secret I’ve offered to share with you? How much would you be willing to pay me? Would you be willing to take out a second mortgage on your house to get the necessary funds, or borrow from your 401(k) retirement plan? What if I then told you that I didn’t want your money or your house . . . I just wanted you to read a book that I wrote in which I revealed the secret? If I told you that the secret was revealed in chapter 7 of my book, and I handed you that book right now, how much time would you let go by before you would read chapter 7?What if you knew the next mega jackpot was only one day away? When would you get around to reading chapter 7 now? With what level of attention would you read each paragraph in that chapter?That is like the secret I intend to reveal in this book. During the past twenty years, I have made tens of millions ofdollars in personal income. Along with my partners, I’ve had the thrill of starting businesses from scratch (with a few thousand dollars) and building them into companies that have produced billions—yes, billions—of dollars in sales. And making money through one’s own hard work and effort is certainly a lot more fulfilling than winning it in a lottery or at the tables in Vegas. Although winning a pot of money in a stroke of luck may give you a greater thrill initially, that thrill is gone almost as fast as it comes, and the personal and financial losses that usually follow such a windfall can be devastating. Moreover, I’ve never heard of someone winning a mega lottery a second time.This being the case, if you were my friend, I would much rather give you the keys you need to succeed in business, marriage, parenting, and life than give you the secret to winning a lottery. And if I", "really", "cared about you, I’d lead you step by step through the process of applying these keys to success to the most important areas of your life.My business success, like my personal happiness, has been the result of the incredible relationships that have come into my life over the past forty-four years, and the wisdom and benefits that have been handed down to me as a result of those personal relationships. But there is one secret that I’ve rarely shared. Not", "one", "of these relationships, nor any of the blessings they have given me, would have come about had I not", "first", "met the greatest man who ever lived.", "Embracing Extraordinary Change", "During my business life I have traveled millions of miles on our nation’s airlines. I have spent thousands of hours talking with men and women seated next to me about countless subjects. I’ve heard them complain about their jobs, their spouses, their children, their bosses, and of course their lives in general. When they find out that I’m that rare person who is happy beyond description, more in love with my wife today than I was during our courtship eighteen years ago, and that I persisted through countless failures to create dozens of successful businesses, they often ask me what the “secrets” to my happiness, my marriage, or my success have been. I tell them that it all started with what I learned from a homeless carpenter I first met one night in 1964. Their eyes usually widen with interest. When I tell them that the carpenter’s name is Jesus, their curiosity quickly turns to bewilderment. But as much as they might like to change the subject initially, their curiosity gets the better of them, and they want to hear“the", "rest", "of the story.”As I begin to describe the life lessons and wisdom I learned from Jesus, their curiosity usually turns to astonishment. “Is this guy for real?” they seem to be saying to themselves. But as I relate the specific ways in which Jesus miraculously changed my mind and heart, guided me in my relationships and business endeavors, and brought purpose, peace, personal success, and joy into my daily experience, they tend to undergo a transformation of sorts. In part because of the fact that I‘ve been so successful in the world of business, they are often interested in what has made me so successful. When they hear how my thinking and attitudes and beliefs were shaped by the timeless teachings of Jesus, their bewilderment turns to amazement, their skepticism to open-minded inquiry. But even when they accept my words at face value, they find it hard to believe that I have become all that I am as a result of my relationship with a man who lived two thousand years ago. From these conversations over the years, I have discovered that there is more misunderstanding about Jesus of Nazareth than about anyone I’ve ever talked about. Most people regard him as a religious leader, the founder of Christianity. Others view him simply as a great teacher of morality. Some are so unfamiliar with historical texts and documents that they think of him as nothing more than a myth or legend. But regardless of their opinions about Jesus, nearly all of them tragically misjudgethe potential relevance of his life and teachings to their own lives. By thinking of him only as one who is “religious,” they have failed to discover all that he can do to shape their thinking and inspire their lives. As a result, their lives are often characterized by uncertainty, frustration, failure, anxiety, discouragement, depression, or even despair. The truth is, Jesus was not", "at all", "about religion—he was", "all", "about", "reality", ".", "Whom We Walk With", "A young man during the Great Depression walked out of a bank, despondent after he had been turned down for the loan he desperately needed to save his business. As he walked out, he bumped into Henry Ford. Noticing the young man’s look of desperation, Ford stopped and asked what was troubling him. The man told him that all the banks he had visited had rejected his application for a loan. Ford simply said, “Come with me.” They walked a little farther down the street to yet another bank. This time, as they opened the door, Henry put his arm around the man for just a moment. Henry then called him by name and said, “Let’s get together soon,” loud enough for those in the bank to hear. He then whispered to the young man, “Go ask the manager for your loan.”The young man quickly replied, “But nothing’s changed.”Henry smiled and said, “One thing", "has", "changed. . . . The manager saw you with", "me", ". . . and believe me, young man, that’s all he needed to see.” Sure enough, the manager quickly invited the young man into his office and promptly made the loan.A single encounter changed that young man’s life. My relationship with Jesus Christ did the same for me, followinga single encounter . . . not much different from this young man’s. Until that night in 1964, I had thought of Jesus assomeone who was all about religion. But that night, he became a personal friend to me, who reached out and simply said, “Come with me.” From that moment, Jesus no more represented a", "religion", "to me than Henry Ford represented a religion to that young man. He quickly became my best friend, my mentor and guide, and so much more.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Books", "Christian Books & Bibles", "Christian Living" ]

[ "Designated a Doody's Core Title! Concise and comprehensive, this book covers the basics of nursing research and the essentials of how to implement Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Using the short, reader-friendly, Fast Facts Series 'style' the book is designed for those RNs studying Evidence Based Practice (EBP) who want quick access core content. Undergraduate nursing students who want a solid review of evidence based practice (& nursing research) will also find this book useful, as well as RN to BSNs student who need to assimilate content on basic nursing research. It is vital for both the practicing RNs and students to know the basics of EBP and understand how EBP can be implemented. Key features covered include: Delivery of a wide scope of EBP content in the abbreviated style of the Fast Facts series Includes coverage of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, defining the 'compelling question' finding and critiquing the evidence, and disseminating the research Unlocks the mystery surrounding systematic reviews and searching a database Class-tested content, used in seated and online course environments" ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "240", "About the Author", "Maryann Godshall, PhD, CNE, CCRN, CPN", "Associate Clinical Professor Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania" ]

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[ "Books", "New, Used & Rental Textbooks", "Medicine & Health Sciences" ]

[ "Colorado's Pikes Peak Gold Rush was an event of enormous social and cultural significance, changing the basic economy and lifestyle of the entire region. Pikes Peak became synonymous with the wild westward rush that ensued. Veteran Colorado historian Robert Brown tells the story of the men and women that flocked to the Pikes Peak region in hopes of striking it rich." ]

[ "About the Author", "Robert L. Brown is the author of several other books. Three are concerned with ghost towns and are titled JEEP TRAILS TO THE COLORADO GHOST TOWNS, GHOST TOWNS OF THE COLORADO ROCKIES, AND COLORADO GHOST TOWNS-PAST AND PRESENT. Another one concerning Colorado's hiking trails is titled UPHILL BOTH WAYS. His teaching experiences include Denver's Abraham Lincoln High School, the University of Denver and the University of Colorado." ]

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[ "The fellowship of Christians generally and the Black Church specifically have an obligation beyond the walls of the sanctuary. Our endangered communities are lost unless the churches in their midst help to provision the journey toward a new life. Personal salvation must be of a piece with social salvation...for only then is the Word made flesh.", "One day in the early 1950s, when Cecil Chip Murray was a young officer stationed at Oxnard Air Force Base in California, the warplane he was in caught fire after an aborted takeoff attempt. Murray tried to escape, but the glass canopy over his head failed to open. As flames began to consume the plane s nosecone, he heard a clear, steady voice guiding him to disentangle himself from his equipment and squeeze through a tiny hatch in the rear of the plane. Four decades later, that same voice which had led him from the military to the pulpit of one of the most vibrant congregations in Los Angeles sent him into the streets as a prophet and peacemaker during six days of burning, rioting and looting that marked one of the most destructive episodes of urban violence in U.S. history. Twice Tested By Fire is Rev. Murray s chronicle of the inspiration as well as the challenges that shaped a ministry widely credited with helping to heal a fractured metropolis. His insights into the legacy of the Civil Rights era, faith-based community organizing and socially engaged Christianity provide timely instruction to a new generation rising to the task of ensuring that the American dream of equality and justice for all is not forgotten." ]

[ "About the Author", "Rev. Cecil Chip Murray is a senior fellow of the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture and holds the John R. Tansey Chair of Christian Ethics in the School of Religion at the University of Southern California. He was senior pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles for 27 years." ]

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[ "International investments are governed by three different legal frameworks: 1) national laws of both the host country and the investor's home country; 2) contracts, whether between the investor and the host country or among investors and their associates; and 3) international law, consisting of applicable treaties, customs, and general principles of law. Together, these three frameworks profoundly influence the organization, operation, and protection of foreign investments. Investors, government officials, and their legal counsel must therefore understand the complex interaction among these frameworks and how best to employ them to advance their interests. This book examines the content of each of these three legal frameworks for international investment and explores how they influence the foreign investment process and the nature of investment transactions, projects, and enterprises. The book is divided into five parts. Part I, after explaining the contemporary nature and significance of international investment, examines the theoretical and practical links between law and the investment process. Part II explores the nature of national laws regulating foreign investment. Part III considers of the various contractual frameworks for international investments, looking at their negotiation, content, and stability. Part IV sets out the international legal framework governing foreign investment, focusing on the content and nature of investment treaties and on general principles. Finally, Part V discusses how the three legal frameworks interact with each other. By comprehensively examining each of the applicable legal frameworks, this bookprovides a vital overview of the laws, rules, and regulations governing foreign investment for lawyers, scholars, students, and government officials." ]

[ "About the Author", "Jeswald W. Salacuse is the Henry J. Braker Professor of Law at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Professor Salacuse has practiced law with a Wall Street firm, advised numerous governments and multinational corporations on investment law, and has taught at universities throughout the world. He has also served as president and a member of international arbitration tribunals under the auspices of the World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ( ICSID). Professor Salacuse is a former dean of the Fletcher School and of the School of Law of Southern Methodist University. He is a member of the American Law Institute and the Council on Foreign Relations." ]

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[ "Books", "Law", "Foreign & International Law" ]

[ "Completely updated with a trip-planning guide and important tips on border crossings, Footprint Central America and Mexico 2005 provides comprehensive travel information for all seven countries of Central America, plus coverage of Mexico including Baja California, the Yucatan, and Mexico City. Enabling the traveler to get off the standard trail and experience much more of each country, this guide's full color photography will inspire while providing all the basic information needed for a trip. Sections on planning, how to stay healthy, history and culture, responsible tourism, and music, along with practical, comprehensive, up-to-date listings for where to stay, eat, drink, and shop for each country, are included. Footprint Central America and Mexico also features information on all Mayan and Aztec sites, plus the best festivals and handicrafts. It offers 165 maps of the countries, regions, towns, and sites to help travelers find their way." ]

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[ "A sequel to Arcady pits Garrick Hawken and his father, Endymion, against the encroaching evil of the Absence, which forces them from their Arcadian estate and drives Garrick to seek out a new ultimate weapon. Original." ]

[ "From Kirkus Reviews", "The fantasy saga of the Hawken family continues, ten years after the events of Arcady (1996). Drunken old Endymion skulks in the huge, rambling, decaying house, Arcady, until his son Garrick discovers an Absence--a terrifying, wandering, formless, all- consuming blob of space--beneath it. So the Hawkens must abandon Arcady and head for their last estate, Allamanda, presently occupied by Allegra and family--who are none too pleased to see the refugees. Along the way they've picked up Solomon, who, despite a tarring and feathering, remains convinced that his version of the holy writ, the New Text, will defeat the Absences. While Allegra schemes over the fate of Allamanda and recruits her son Miles as a spy, Garrick shows an interest in Miles's sister Flora. But the girl becomes trapped inside an Absence. So Garrick, troubled by dreamlike blackouts, must brave the Absence and its horrid inhabitants--filthy, ragged, feral children known as Blights--to rescue her. What with the sumptuous backdrop, gaps in logic, glacially slow pace, and plethora of poetry, fans of the previous book should feel right at home. --", "Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved." ]

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[ "Books", "Science Fiction & Fantasy", "Fantasy" ]

[ "Are you looking for the best exercises for scuba divers? Or the latest nutrition program to make divers burn unwanted fat by mere invocation?", "You will not find them here! That is not what this book is about.", "Scuba Diving Fitness: The Fit and Healthy Diver Manifesto", "is the diver's wake up call to an ugly reality. Not only are scuba divers in terrible physical shape as a group (7 out of 10 are either overweight or obese), they also adhere to such outdated exercise guidelines and myths, the few who actually exercise see little to no results.", "Coach Izzy speaks from the heart. He has seen many who should have succeeded fail miserable because they chose to embrace the easy way out. He is frustrated and his tone is more stern -some may even call it harsh- than usual. But he makes no apologies and he is not afraid to speak the truth.", "Coach Izzy reveals how for too long mediocrity and conformism have been pampered under the guise of self-acceptance and political correctness. How for too long they have made it OK for divers to concoct excuses and accept inferior fitness. He unmasks these misguided, damaging, and over-entitled mantras without regret.", "Irreverent, thought provoking and sincere, Coach Izzy made this the first of the series and a must reading for participants of", "The Fit and Healthy Diver Project", "because he knows that unless divers understand this message, nothing else is possible and results will never materialize. He understands many will get motivated and many will be offended but he is only looking for those with the courage to face reality and understand change takes both effort and guidance.", "If you have been wondering about Scuba Diving Fitness, this manifesto addresses what others are afraid to bring up and is guaranteed to start you on the right track. Question is,", "can you stomach the truth?" ]

[ "From the Author", "What? No exercises or diets in this book?Boo! How am I going to get fit?", "Allow me to be honest. There are many books out there with excellent fitness programs for divers. Some of my works address that specific area and you are more than welcome to check them out. If I were to venture a guess, I'd say you have been searching for the ideal exercise and nutrition program for quite some time, otherwise you would not be reading this. Question is, with so many excellent programs available,", "why is it that you have not had permanent success? Why is it that program after program are not giving you the results for all your efforts?", "Any diver can be fit and healthy and any program can help you get there, yet the success rate is dismal at best. My experience spanning two decades in the field shows me that no matter how meticulous or well designed a program or system may be, it becomes a frustrating empty promise in the hands of those not ready for the task.And that, my fellow diver, is what I address in this book.If you have been trying to get fit without results, it is time to find out whether the system you are following is the problem, or you are the problem, or if it's a combination of both. If you are taking your first steps into fitness, this is what you should know to prevent inflated delusions and wrenching heartbreaks.This book is dedicated to the divers who had enough with being unfit and frustrated with their fitness efforts. It is time to get your head in the right place before you undertake another program and ensure you no longer stumble in the same roadblocks.", "Will this message help?", "I can say with confidence, yes, it will! I love witnessing those who earn their health and fitness freedom by facing the hard truth and discover they were their own saboteurs.", "Will it offend?", "Without a doubt! It has created harsh reactions in the past and it will continue doing so. My experience has shown me those who dismiss it as angry drivel seem to forget it is called a \"manifesto\" for a specific reason. They are more preoccupied with looking for non-existing shortcuts rather than having to face the arduous task of thinking on their own.That's fine, only a small number is ready for this message and the responsibility it demands. Then again, it is only very few who enjoy great health and lasting results.Make no mistake! I did not write this with the purpose of painting purple flowers and bright kittens. The purpose is to separate those who are ready to change their lives and health from those who chose to drown in denial. Going straight to exercise or diet programs without recognizing the factors outlined in the manifesto is a sure recipe for failure and the major weakness of the current exercise and fitness models. I am not holding back when I present them in their guttural truth. Being fit involves a lot more than exercise and diet, and it is my belief that divers should be among the fittest people on the planet.I wish you a productive and satisfying health and fitness journey." ]

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[ "Books", "Sports & Outdoors", "Water Sports" ]

[ "From the bestselling author of The Little Red Book of Selling... Every business winner has one thing in common: a YES! attitude that's powerful enough to help them achieve the impossible! When you've got a YES! attitude, you assume everything will start with \"YES!\"...and you'll find a way to \"YES!\" even when the first, second, and third answer you hear is \"NO!\" You say you weren't born with a YES! attitude? No problem! Jeffrey Gitomer will give you all the tools you need to build one. As the world's #1 expert in selling, Gitomer knows more about attitude than anyone. He's brought those lessons together in the Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude and it will change your life! What makes this work unique? It's not just \"inspiration\": it's a complete, step-by-step, fully-integrated game plan for understanding and mastering your attitude. You'll learn 7.5 specific things you can do to maintain your intensity, drive, and commitment...discover 20.5 \"attitude gems\" that capture the value of thousands of dollars of books and courses...learn how to overcome the 10.5 most dangerous \"attitude busters\"...then learn how to maintain your YES! attitude every day, for the rest of your life! Don't just listen to the Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude once: study it, live it -- and win." ]

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[ "Books", "Business & Money", "Management & Leadership" ]

[ "Written for readers who have become disenchanted with institutional religion and whose life experience has led them to have serious doubts about the existence of any sort of God. A number of books have been published which brilliantly present the arguments of nontheism. Unfortunately too many of these have left readers with a view of nontheism as comfortless and dogmatic. In Bread and Roses, Muriel Seltman presents the the opposite viewpoint, taking as her starting point the lifetime joy and inspiration she has found in her love of mathematics and science. There are many other things that provide joy: music, nature, love and friendship, which can all provide a transformative spiritual delight beyond ordinary experience. In this book, the author aims to help readers recapture their souls from the religious institutions, which engage in 'spiritual imperialism'. While recognising our deep need for comfort and consolation at various times, we need to recognise that it is not a good trade off to exchange one's spiritual freedom for the short term comforts provided by the father figures of religious institutions." ]

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[ "Books", "Religion & Spirituality", "Religious Studies" ]

[ "\"Smuggling the most up-to-the-minute contraband in antiquated charabancs-that's what I like doing,\" Gombrowicz said of his work and in this later day Gothic novel he uses all the traditional paraphernalia of haunted castles, mad prince, and riddle from the past to tell the very modern story of two young people caught up in a drama of shifting identities." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Literary" ]

[ "This is the story of Jason Goodwin's trek through Eastern Europe, from the dykes and marshes of Poland's Baltic coast across to the Golden Horn in Istanbul. In the company of two friends he traversed some of the most beautiful and tragic places in the world - this book tells of them and of the varied characters to be met there." ]

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[ "When Danni McAllister receives an antique pouch as a birthday gift from her grandfather, her first reaction is disappointment. “Don’t assume that something is empty, just because there’s nothing there,” her grandfather warns. Danni learns that for nearly two hundred years, the mysterious pouch—with its astonishing hidden secrets—has been handed down from generation to generations, and each new owner has had to discover for themselves how to access the power it holds, or suffer the penalty of using the pouch unwisely. While Danni struggles to understand the power of the pouch, her father’s discovery of a rhodium mine makes her parents the targets of a deadly extortionist plot and the strange pouch is Danni’s only hope of saving her family.In the spirit of The Alliance, The freedom Factor, and Leverage Point, author Gerald N. Lund blends gripping, fast-paced suspense with a timeless message for readers of all ages.Elder Gerald N. Lund received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in sociology from Brigham Young University. He served for thirty-five years in the Church Educational System, and he served as a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy from 2002 to 2008. The bestselling author of The Work and the Glory, he has received many honors for his works." ]

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[ "Books", "Books on CD" ]

[ "Prepare to meet giant sized bugs that crawl out of Benny's imagination to demonstrate that bullying can take on many forms. Benny reveals his strong moral character through his creative imagination while coping with the challenges of schoolyard bullying." ]

[ "About the Author", "Sharon Garcia spent over 25 years in elementary education getting an education on what kind of literature could light up the imagination of young readers. Her first book, Benny Gets Bugged, came out of Sharon's imagination when she was dealing with her own feelings of anger. Out of frustration she stepped on a beetle and after a moment of guilt she was relieved to see the insect run out from under her foot, alive and well. Sharon was fortunate to have the illustrator, Steve Ferchaud, bring her imaginative story to life through his lively illustrations." ]

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[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Humor" ]

[ "This is a great book for toddlers and preschoolers who are curious about the moon. For fun, it includes a lot of silly ideas about where the moon might be when we can't see it. But it also includes some simple information to explain how the moon really works! Both parents and children will appreciate the bright illustrations, attention to detail, and entertaining story. This is a book that can be read multiple times, and new details will be discovered with each reading. \"Where Does The Moon Go?\" is destined to be a new favorite in your repetoire!" ]

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[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Science, Nature & How It Works" ]

[ "Black and white photos and illustrations throughout, as well as narrative, specifications, and road test results as written by Autosport, Road & Track, Sports Car World and many others. Includes the story of the Elite then available in kit form for do-it-yourself assemblers. Compiled by R M Clarke." ]

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[ "Books", "Engineering & Transportation", "Automotive" ]

[ "Tenants will try to get away with anything. But property managers have become keen to all their tricks. Enjoy this compilation of clever and often hilarious stories from the world of home rentals." ]

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[ "Books", "Business & Money", "Real Estate" ]

[ "The Treatise on the Passover dates from around 245. Its central insight is that the passover is not a figure or type of the passion of Christ, but a figure of Christ himself, of Christ's passing over to the Father. The Dialogue with Heraclides probably comes from between the years 244 and 249. It seems to be the record of a synod-like meeting of bishops, in the presence of lay people, called to discuss matters of belief and worship. Both pieces seem to come from the last decade of Origen’s activity, when he was at the height of his powers." ]

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[ "Books", "History", "World" ]

[ "Proud recipient of Digital Health Awards, Spring 2021.Completely revised and updated,", "Reaching Teens", "provides communications strategies to effectively engage with today's teenagers. This professional toolkit combines video and text to show how recognizing, reinforcing, and building on inherent strengths supports positive youth development.More than 400+ videos combine with written chapters and an enhanced website platform to show how strength-based communication engages and empowers teens. It is an invaluable resource for anyone who works with teens, pediatricians and other physicians, mental health care providers, social services workers, and educators.", "Key Features", "A robust toolkit that helps youth-serving professionals apply the key principles found in positive youth development, resilience, and trauma-sensitive care.", "A robust toolkit that helps youth-serving professionals apply the key principles found in positive youth development, resilience, and trauma-sensitive care.", "A professional toolkit that uses 400+ videos, written chapters, and group learning and discussion processes to reinforce learning.", "A professional toolkit that uses 400+ videos, written chapters, and group learning and discussion processes to reinforce learning.", "Twenty-nine new chapters--93 total", "Twenty-nine new chapters--93 total", "New website companion, which includes", "Full book content, plus references", "Full book content, plus references", "Expanded version of select chapters", "Expanded version of select chapters", "In-chapter access to videos and group learning and discussion", "In-chapter access to videos and group learning and discussion", "Tailored learning resources for different audiences created in conjunction with subject matter experts:", "Education settings", "Education settings", "Health care settings", "Health care settings", "Juvenile justice settings", "Juvenile justice settings", "Foster care settings", "Foster care settings", "Substance use programs and recovery settings", "Substance use programs and recovery settings", "Sports and physical recreation", "Sports and physical recreation", "Settings that serve youth enduring homelessness, unstable housing, or human trafficking", "Settings that serve youth enduring homelessness, unstable housing, or human trafficking", "Earn CME credits/CEUs" ]

[ "Review", "Proud recipient of Digital Health Awards, Spring 2021.", "About the Author", "Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed, FAAP, is a professor of pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.", "Dr. Zachary Brett Ramirez McClain is a general pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. McClain is one of CHOP’s leaders in promoting the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Additionally, he is the Medical Director of the Center for Young Men’s Health at CHOP, which supports the healthy development and growth for young men, and provides a place where boys and young men can talk about their body, mind, emotions, and relationships." ]

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[ "Books", "New, Used & Rental Textbooks", "Medicine & Health Sciences" ]

[ "Contains 3 Little Golden Book Classics: Tawny Scrawny Lion, The Jolly Barnyard, and Tootie." ]

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[ "In the future, when a failed project leaves its mark through a virus, an experienced captain is obsessed with discovering the secrets of the virus that is threatening humanity again. However, the secrets are guarded by an impenetrable artificial intelligence, known as the Fear system. // No one has a chance against penetrating the system. Until…. she finds a combination of individuals with unique talents who can possibly hack Fear: A schizophrenic clairvoyant; A narcissistic hacker; A nymphomaniac telepath. // How will she engage them? Will they be able to work together and save humanity? Or will they be destroyed by an enemy who learns and adapts at a frightening speed?" ]

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[ "Books", "Mystery, Thriller & Suspense", "Mystery" ]

[ "'Don't Forget Me - Essays of Reflection' is the sequel to Sarah's first book of essays, 'Don't Forget to Write'. Sarah shares more of her essays as she weaves and winds her way through adulthood. She examines the complexity of her relationships, the losses she's faced and why life may not be taking the path she expected as she enters her thirties." ]

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[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs", "Community & Culture" ]

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[ "The US Constitution - A Junior Novelization Not Just For Kids explains the rules that the Constitution sets up for government and advice on how to determine if government action is legal. In a few short years, when today's children are able to vote, they'll better understand why they vote. The book explains the reasons why the Constitution places strict limits on the government, how the Constitution can be amended, a chart of the permissions granted to each branch of government, and a flow chart for determining if a proposed bill is permitted by the Constitution. The book also includes revised text of the Constitution, which has been re-written in plain English for easy comprehension, and the original text of the Constitution. Definitions and examples are provided throughout for clarity." ]

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[ "Books", "History", "Americas" ]

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[ "Books", "Foreign Language Books", "Russian" ]

[ "Hal Jordan, introduced as Green Lantern at the end of the 1950s, quickly became known as the greatest of the intergalactic corps of lawmen known as the Green Lanterns--as well as the symbol of DC's move into the Silver Age of comics, with a career as a test pilot as well as close alliances with the Flash and the rest of the Justice League of America.", "\"IN BRIGHTEST DAY, IN BLACKEST NIGHT, NO EVIL SHALL ESCAPE MY SIGHT! LET THOSE WHO WORSHIP EVIL'S MIGHT BEWARE MY POWER--GREEN LANTERN'S LIGHT!\"With these words, dauntless test pilot Hal Jordan took up the challenge of battling evil using the greatest power source in the universe--the Green Lantern! A courageous space explorer like Hal was just the man to don the mantle of heroism as the world turned its attention to the stars during the 1960s. His intergalactic adventures echoed the spirit of discovery that defined the Space Age, but for Green Lantern, it was the Silver Age!Join Green Lantern on his quest to bring justice to our world--and beyond the stars! This volume of Hal's iconic adventures features appearances by Carol Ferris, the Star Sapphires, and the Green Lantern Corps. Collects", "Green Lantern", "#36-48" ]

[ "About the Author", "Born in 1913, John Broome started out his writing career selling science fiction stories to the pulp magazines of the 1930s. His agent for those stories was Julius Schwartz, who in 1945 would join DC Comics' staff as an editor and, over the next 40 years, be responsible for some of the most innovative comics of his time. Broome's first comic book sale was to Fawcett Comics for the South Seas adventure strip", "Lance O'Casey.", "More work for Fawcett followed, including on", "Captain Marvel,", "before World War II interrupted his writing career. When he was released from the service, he looked up his old friend Julius Schwartz at DC and, for more than 20 years, made his creative home there, writing countless scripts for numerous features, including the Golden Age Green Lantern, Justice Society of America, Captain Comet, the Silver Age revival of Green Lantern, the Atomic Knights, Star Hawkins, Rex the Wonder Dog, Detective Chimp and a variety of science fiction tales. Broome retired from comic books in the 1970s and settled in Japan, where he taught English. John Broome died in Thailand in March 1999." ]

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[ "Books", "Comics & Graphic Novels", "Graphic Novels" ]

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[ "Books", "Christian Books & Bibles", "Christian Living" ]

[ "Life and love in the 1990's is a game of Russian Roulette. Just ask Robin. Back in New York City, still trying to deal with ghosts from the past, she is slowly, oh so slowly, being groomed to take over a detective agency.", "Then the formidable Marion Ross announces that her husband David is acting suspiciously. The next day, in his classroom, David Ross is acting very dead. When the cops seem quite willing to pin his murder on a twelve-year old, Robin knows she finally has herself a case.", "Christine O'Donnell presents an altogether different assignment: find the man who gave her a weekend in Atlantic City beyond all her dreams, and nightmares ever since.", "And along the way Robin meets Terry, and the devastating KT - \"with hair the color of autumn and eyes that flashed leaf-green when she smiled.\" Suddenly Robin's hands are very full indeed..." ]

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[ "Books", "LGBTQ+ Books", "Literature & Fiction" ]

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[ "Roman History from Coins shows how coins throw light on the events of the past. Historian Michael Grant highlights how the Roman government used the imperial currency to inform, direct or deceive public opinion. Coins were the only official announcements that the government could be sure a great many people would see and the results of this policy were startling, varied and often beautiful. The illustrations in this wonderfully informative and insightful book show 269 coins, both faces of all but twenty. Portraits of almost all Roman emperors and empresses are among them. Contents include: [1] List of Plates [2] How rulers thought of their coins [3] Coins and personalities [4] The empire on its coinage [4] New evidence for the past [5] Approach to world coinage.Contents include: [1] List of Plates [2] How rulers thought of their coins [3] Coins and personalities [4] The empire on its coinage [4] New evidence for the past [5] Approach to world coinage." ]

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[ "Books", "Crafts, Hobbies & Home", "Antiques & Collectibles" ]

[ "The oft told tale of how the Pilgrims & the Indians celebrated the First Thanksgiving does not do justice to the history of Plymouth Colony. Instead of an inspiring tableau of tranquil cooperation, the Pilgrim's first half-century in America was more of a passion play in which vibrant, tragic, self-serving, & heroic figures struggled to preserve a precarious peace--until their peace erupted into one of the deadliest wars ever fought on American soil. The English fatalities were catastrophic, but the rebelling Indians were virtually obliterated as a people. The promise of the First Thanksgiving had given way to the horror of total war.A hundred years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this culminating event-King Philip's War-brought into disturbing focus the issues of race, violence, religious identity, & economic opportunity that came to define America's inexorable push west. But as the Pilgrims came to understand, war was not inevitable. It would be left to their children & grandchildren to discover the terrifying enormity of what is lost when two peoples give up on the difficult work of living together.More then 375 years later, in a world that is growing more complicated & dangerous by the day, the story of the Mayflower still has much to teach us.-Nathaniel Philbrick" ]

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[ "Books", "History", "Americas" ]

[ "Historical overview of Influenza including previous pandemics, biology, illness, and treatment. Updated coverage of the 2009 H1N1 (Swine) Flu epidemic." ]

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[ "Books", "Medical Books", "Medicine" ]