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[ "\"Never Relieved\" is the title of this collection which includes a novella, short stories, poetry and thoughts. The novel, which is also entitled \"Never Relieved,\" tells the story of a woman who uses her beauty to trap and control would-be suitors, but who pays the ultimate price for her actions. In his short stories, poetry and thoughts, Moustafa draws from his Egyptian culture to explore a variety of themes including love, deception, spirituality, jealousy, personal sacrifice, revenge, envy and self-awareness. His writing is energetic, passionate and provocative. This collection is his first publication and was translated from Arabic." ]

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[ "The Complete Keeper is a practical goalkeeper training handbook that truly delivers: Instead of bogging down with long-winded discussions of theory, it has more than 240 clearly illustrated exercises and practice games which provide virtually infinite variations for effective youth goalkeeper training. It is a rich resource for soccer coaches who know that goalkeeper training must be taken just as seriously as field player training. The book includes descriptions of basic goalkeeping techniques, in detail and with plenty of photos. Special attention is paid to the tactical aspects of the position and all bases are covered, from elements of training to the little things that make the difference between good goalkeeping and great goalkeeping. Although this book is primarily intended for coaches of youth soccer teams, the vast majority of the exercises are appropriate for adults as well." ]

[ "About the Author", "Peter Greiber has worked for 1st FC Cologne since 1995; he's been in charge of goalkeeper training for the youth division since 1998. He is a trained sports instructor and holds an A License. Robert Freis is also a trained sports instructor and holder of an A License. He worked as a youth coach in Cologne for three years." ]

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

[ "Expanding Mathematical Toolbox: Interweaving Topics, Problems, and Solutions", "offers several topics from different mathematical disciplines and shows how closely they are related. The purpose of this book is to direct the attention of readers who have an interest in and talent for mathematics to engaging and thought-provoking problems that should help them change their ways of thinking, entice further exploration and possibly lead to independent research and projects in mathematics. In spite of the many challenging problems, most solutions require no more than a basic knowledge covered in a high-school math curriculum.", "To shed new light on a deeper appreciation for mathematical relationships, the problems are selected to demonstrate techniques involving a variety of mathematical ideas. Included are some interesting applications of trigonometry, vector algebra and Cartesian coordinate system techniques, and geometrical constructions and inversion in solving mechanical engineering problems and in studying models explaining non-Euclidean geometries.", "This book is primarily directed at secondary school teachers and college professors. It will be useful in teaching mathematical reasoning because it emphasizes how to teach students to think creatively and strategically and how to make connections between math disciplines. The text also can be used as a resource for preparing for mathematics Olympiads. In addition, it is aimed at all readers who want to study mathematics, gain deeper understanding and enhance their problem-solving abilities. Readers will find fresh ideas and topics offering unexpected insights, new skills to expand their horizons and an appreciation for the beauty of mathematics." ]

[ "Review", "This is a collection of mathematical theory and exercises organized in chapters, each one devoted to a different topic (geometrical constructions, Euclidean vectors, inequalities, trigonometry, etc.). The format of each chapter is a general introduction about the topic including some theory followed by a, usually short, problem formulation, and an extensive discussion of the solution which may include more theory and proofs, triggering new exercises etc. Emphasis is on the interaction of topics that are usually treated separately in classical text books. The assumed mathematical knowledge of the reader is at the level of secondary schools or beginning university.The problems can look astonishingly difficult at first sight, baffling the reader. Applying straightforward methods, is usually not the way to solve them. The proposed solution may illustrate some clever trick that makes the problem easy to solve. So the problem formulation is supposed to trigger curiosity and stimulate to look for the appropriate key to crack it. The diversity of the topics and the kind of problems, gives it the allure of a puzzle book. Thinking outside the box and recognizing patterns is often more important than the mathematical prerequisites. The latter are provided anyway, including proofs, either in the solution or in the appendix. There are also excursions beyond the exercises, like for example a short introduction to non-Euclidean geometry.So this is an unusual mixture of theory and exercises. The latter are certainly not of the drilling type, some even reach the level of mathematical Olympiads. Most problems have some geometrical aspect, even the algebraic ones, because these problems are easier to understand by a general public. This implies that calculus and analysis are more in the background. It is an excellent book to prepare for mathematics Olympiads, and teachers may find here inspiration for their lessons.", "Reviewer:", "Adhemar Bultheel (Leuven)", "MSC:", "00A09", "Popularization of mathematics", "51-01", "Introductory exposition (textbooks, tutorial papers, etc.) pertaining to geometry", "Keywords:", "geometry", ";", "algebraic geometry", ";", "trigonometry", ";", "Euclidean vector space", ";", "puzzles", ";", "math Olympiad", ";", "inequalities", "About the Author", "Boris Pritsker", "studied mathematics at Kiev State Pedagogical University, Ukraine, then worked as a math teacher in high schools, including a special math-oriented school for gifted and talented students with advanced programs in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. In the US, he earned an MBA degree from the Graduate school of Baruch College, City University of New York. He is a licensed CPA in New York State and has been employed by CBIZ Marks Paneth LLC, New York City accounting and consulting firm, where he became a director. He published numerous articles and problems in mathematical magazines in the former Soviet Union, United States, Australia, and Singapore. He is also the author of three internationally acclaimed mathematics books." ]

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[ "Books", "Science & Math", "Mathematics" ]

[ "V. S. Pritchett defined a short story as \"something glimpsed from the corner of the eye, in passing.\" Wet Paint is a collection of six said glimpses from a larger, upcoming work by New York author Heather Holland Wheaton.Think of Wet Paint as a single from a soon-to-be-released album.", "While Wheaton’s cool streamlined writing is undeniably Manhattan-centric, her quite-short short stories have found a universal audience. Her very real, very human characters are caught up in everyday dramas of loss, frustration and regret. In Wheaton’s world, nothing goes according to plan. Trains are late, shopping at Tiffany is a disappointment and cockroaches are beautiful—but there always seems to be a sense of enlightenment in her work that leads readers to understand things they’ve known all along but have never before identified.", "The stories are printed in chapbook format and bound in Wet Paint signs from the New York City subway system. The covers are sometimes smeared with paint or patina-ed with New York City subway shmutz.", "Wet Paint is a limited-edition printing of 200, each copy of is numbered and signed by the author." ]

[ "From the Publisher", "Heather Holland Wheaton is one of the few writers with the ability to render stark, succinct prose from the commonplace, everyday occurrence of loss and disappointment and make it funny. In each piece, there comes a moment of strange lightness and acceptance where we can see deep into the human heart.", "In Wet Paint, we meet a potentially happy couple that never connects, a young boy who wins a goldfish in Coney Island while his brother lies in a coma, a micro-managing boss obsessed with Post-It Notes and an overheated commuter contemplating life as he watches a cockroach on the wall of the subway station.", "Wheaton’s stories possess a dark, mesmerizing power. Out of the moments when luck runs out, the wrong decisions are made and the wrong words are spoken, Wheaton makes it into high art.", "About the Author", "Heather Holland Wheaton is the author of Eight Million Stories in a New York Minute, Skin of Our Teeth and \"Haley's Comment,\" a fictional series on Penthouse.com. Her short stories have appeared in The Morning News, Slipstream and Common Ground. She lives in New York and pays the rent by working as a tour guide." ]

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[ "Motivated by greed and sadism―or perhaps by poverty and boredom―star-crossed lovers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow set out on a series of robberies throughout the American Southwest, many of which ended in murder. Frustrated by the suffocating poverty of the Great Depression, they were especially eager to target their oppressors―banks, store owners, and at times, the police. Their numerous crimes triggered an FBI manhunt, but their Robin-Hood ethos made them heroes in the eyes of many, establishing their place as legends of American folklore. This objective volume paints a realistic picture of often-romanticized subject matter, as it explores the motivation and impact of two of the most notorious criminals in U.S. history.Motivated by greed and sadism―or perhaps by poverty and boredom―star-crossed lovers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow set out on a series of robberies throught the American Southwest, many of which ended in murder. Frustrated by the suffocating poverty of the Great Depression, they were especially eager to target their oppressors―banks, store owners, and at times, the police. Their numerous crimes triggered an FBI manhunt, but their Robin-Hood ethos made them heroes in the eyes of many, establishing their place as legends of American folklore. This objective volume paints a realistic picture of often-romanticized subject matter, as it explores the motivation and impact of two of the most notorious criminals in U.S. history.Colorful narrative chapters explore the lives of Bonnie and Clyde in vivid detail, giving insight into the fear of a country gripped by Depression-era poverty, and the public's endless fascination with those that live on the outside of the law. Ready-reference features such as a timeline and glossary round out the work's accessibility, making this an ideal resource for students of American history and popular culture." ]

[ "Review", "“Written for high school readers and up, this biography details the crimes of notorious outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, and examines both of their social, economic, and family backgrounds. Sources for more information on cars, guns, and American history are cited throughout, and web sites with often overlooked material on Bonnie and Clyde are listed. A timeline and a few B&W historical photos are included.” ―", "Reference & Research Book News", "About the Author", "NATE HENDLEY", "is a Toronto-based writer, reporter, and author. In addition to hundreds of news articles, features, profiles, and reviews, he is author of", "Edwin Alonzo Boyd: The Life and Crimes of Canada's Master Bank Robber", "(2003),", "Dutch Schultz: The Brazen Beer Baron of New York", "(2005),", "Al Capone: Chicago's King of Crime", "(2005), and", "Crystal Meth: North America's Number One Drug Problem", "(2006). He has also written a biography of John Lennon and children's books on Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Chretien and William Lyon Mackenzie King. Hendley has a web site located at www.natehendley.com." ]

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[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs", "Historical" ]

[ "Settle family disputes with the Scrabble bible!", "The latest official Scrabble word list, endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play, contains all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from Collins.", "Does not contain any definitions.", "Endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play from 1st January 2022, lists all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from Collins.", "Based on Collins English Dictionary, this is the most comprehensive Scrabble word list ever, including World English from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA brought together in a single list.", "With more than 279,000 permissible words, including inflected forms, this is the ideal training and adjudication tool for everyone playing Scrabble.", "Endorsed by Mattel and WESPA (the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association) this is the essential reference for all Scrabble players.", "©2023 Mattel. SCRABBLE™ and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel" ]

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

[ "Collection of poetry from a major new talent described as the foremost English language poet." ]

[ "Review", "Amorican Manuscript At The Solstice The Ballad Of Kali Road The Bhodi Notebook The Bird Path: 1. Of Childhood The Bird Path: 2. Of The City The Bird Path: 3. Of Studies The Bird Path: 4. Of The Territory The Bird Path: 5. Of The Emptiness The Bird Path: 6. Of The Way South The Bird Path: Of Of The Pine Country Brandan's Last Voyage Broken Ode To White Brittany Cape Breton Uplight The Chaoticist Manifesto Crow Meditation Text Cryptology Of Birds Early Morning Light On Loch Sunart The Eight Eccentrics: 1. They Say I Feed On The Wind The Eight Eccentrics: 2. I'm The One Does Everything -- The Eight Eccentrics: 3. I Used To Go The Eight Eccentrics: 4. Property? The Eight Eccentrics: 5. They Say I Had A White Mule The Eight Eccentrics: 6. I Was Making For The Capital The Eight Eccentrics: 7. As A Young Man They Gold Me The Eight Eccentrics: 8. I Never Wanted To Be President First Sketches Of The Isles Of America The Gannet Philosophy Haiku Of The Sud-express Holderlin In Bordeaux The House At The Head Of The Tide The House Of Insight In Aquitania In The Nashvak Night In The Sea And Pine Country Interpretations Of A Twisted Pine Labrador Late August On The Coast Letter From Harris Mahamudra The Master Of The Labyrinth Melville At Arrowhead Mountain Study The Ocean Way Ovid's Report Poem To My Coat Reading Han Shan In The Pyrenees The Region Of Identity Remembering Gourgounel The Residence Of Solitude And Light Scenes Of Floating World: 1.a Warm White Mist Over The Bay Scenes Of Floating World: 10. Scott Hawkins, Writer Scenes Of Floating World: 11. At Nightfall, The Streets -- Scenes Of Floating World: 12. Kowloon Kino Scenes Of Floating World: 13. In His Tenth Floor Flat Scenes Of Floating World: 14. In The Bar Near 2 O'cloek -- Scenes Of Floating World: 15. Over In Aberdeen Scenes Of Floating World: 2.fish Market Look-see Scenes Of Floating World: 3.sounds Of Cantonese Scenes Of Floating World: 4.she's A Private Secretary Scenes Of Floating World: 5.the Old Black Mongolian Beggar Scenes Of Floating World: 6.in The Airconditioned -- Scenes Of Floating World: 7.in His Cluttered Little -- Scenes Of Floating World: 8. Lying At His Ease Scenes Of Floating World: 9. With Two New Film-scripts -- Scotia Deserta Trail's End Valley Of Birches Walking The Coast The Western Gateways The Winter Ceremony Zone --", "Table of Poems from", "Poem Finder®", "--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title." ]

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[ "This is the best way to capture those special days while traveling in your RV or Camper.Log all the special moments and the \"never forget\" spots along the way. This is your way to journal the memories you want to revisit in the future." ]

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[ "Charlie Outis had his brain frozen a thousand years ago, but he wakes up a slave to a machine in a world of genetically amplified neo-sapiens, andrones, and autobats--fortunately, Charlie has a plan." ]

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[ "Evolución y utilización de las motocicletas en la 2ª guerra mundial ." ]

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[ "Presents the centuries-old epic about the wrath of Achilles." ]

[ "Review", "Ian Johnston’s new translation of the Iliad has been freely available on the Internet for the past four years and in that time has become a popular site for general readers, teachers, and students alike. And it’s easy to understand why. Johnston’s translation is extremely faithful to Homer’s Greek text, and yet at the same time is characterized by a very readable English style, so much so that the clarity and fluency of this translation immediately set it apart from many other alternatives. One interesting point about the diction is that Johnston has deliberately avoided all outdated language of Medieval chivalry or ancient warfare (so there are no greaves, cuirasses, steeds, or targes in this text, no carls or bowyers, or lances). And yet, by his faithful translation of Homeric epithets and repetitions, he keeps reminding us that this poem has its origins in an ancient style. The result is an interesting and evocative synthesis of a past vision and modern sensibilities. Johnston has chosen to use a hexameter line for the narrative and a pentameter for the speeches, although he freely departs from strict adherence to a fixed pattern (at times the rhythm gets a trifle ragged). This is, one assumes, an attempt to gain both the gravitas of the longer line and the speed of the shorter one. And in this he has a good deal of success, particularly in the speeches which are almost always vigorous and dramatic. They sound like something passionate people might actually say. And he handles the Homeric similes very well, letting them unroll at length, gathering momentum as they go, so that the power described in the imagery is underscored by the movement and sound in the poetry. This style also brings out very forcefully the extraordinarily graphic and evocatively ironic battlefield deaths. It easy to understand why this translation has attracted the attention of drama companies and has led to stage productions in Philadelphia and Oxford and to a recording of the entire poem by Naxos Audiobooks. It’s high time this translation was available in the form of a published book.", "Review by Dr Anne Leavitt, Dean Malaspina University-College --", "Amazon.com", "From the Publisher", "The new recording of Homer’s The Iliad read by Anton Lesser uses a new and lively translation by Ian Johnston, a retired instructor (now a Research Associate) at Malaspina University-College, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. He comments: ‘Translating is the ultimate close reading of a text, since one has to come to grips with it word by word, constantly asking questions of the author. I’d taught the Iliad many many times, and so it seemed right that I should finally really wrestle with it at close quarters.’ ‘What attracts me most about Classical literature is the vision of the world as a place vitally alive with divine presences who are always interfering with human life on every level, as often as not maliciously and for no apparent reason (other than divine desire). I find the absence of guilt (in a Christian sense) and the emphasis on status and shame immensely congenial (especially in Homer). And all the rewards and punishments that matter are in this life (no matter what Socrates might say).’ Professor Johnston has been translating various works for about fifteen years. ‘I started because I wanted materials for my classes (especially in History of Science) and just kept going. I do it now because I really enjoy the close reading required. But I think translating is like filling in crossword puzzles – some people just cannot understand the point, others see at once how pleasurable it can be.’ The Iliad took Professor Johnston four years ‘on and off’, but The Odyssey, which he has also done, took just two years. ‘Computers make the exercise much faster because of on-line lexicons, commentaries, and so on (also I work obsessively when I’m on a project).’ Anton Lesser is currently recording the Johnston translation (The Odyssey ) for Naxos AudioBooks in its unabridged form.", "From", "AudioFile", "Anton Lesser gives a successful and engaging presentation of one the world's oldest stories. Johnston's modern translation maintains several traditions of the ancient rhetorical style, and Lesser honors the patterns of repeated names and titles without hurrying or rushing through the many honorifics. Lesser smoothly moves from narrating the action to voicing the different characters. He doesn't overplay the difference between men and women, gods and goddesses, but makes minor adjustments in his tone or pace to suggest the nature of the character. Lesser's British accent is pleasing, and his pronunciation of Greek place names and characters is accurate. R.F. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine--", "Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine", "Read more" ]

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[ "A doctor's bold analysis of the cultural disease that afflicts us all.", "Despite an astonishing appetite for life, more and more Americans are feeling overworked and dissatisfied. In the world's most affluent nation, epidemic rates of stress, anxiety, depression, obesity, and time urgency are now grudgingly accepted as part of everyday existence they signal the American Dream gone awry. Peter C. Whybrow, director of the Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA, grounds the extraordinary achievements and excessive consumption of the American nation in an understanding of the biology of the brain's reward system offering for the first time a comprehensive and physical explanation for the addictive mania of consumerism.", "American Mania", "presents a clear and novel vantage point from which to understand the most pressing social issues of our time, while offering an informed approach to refocusing our pursuit of happiness. Drawing upon rich scientific case studies and colorful portraits, \"this fascinating and important book will change the way you think about American life\" (Karen Olson,", "Utne Reader", ")." ]

[ "Review", "Whybrow has seen the future. --", "New York Times", ", Irene Lacher", "About the Author", "Peter C. Whybrow, MD,", "is director of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles. Born and educated in England, he is the author, among other books, of", "A Mood Apart", "and the award-winning", "American Mania: When More Is Not Enough", "." ]

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

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[ "\"You have a destiny from The Most High\" a message from a six-winged golden eagle named Malachi presented to a shy little sparrow named Hawk. Gifted with singing, Hawk's songs deeply touch the hearts of people and birds. He is friendly with people and knows what they are saying. Hawk's affection towards people turns to resentment and mistrust when his mother tells him who killed his father. He tells his best friend Paxie about his quest to find the murders forgetting the message from Malachi. On his journey, Hawk is reminded of his destiny from Malachi, angels, and Judah a six-winged lion. Hawk lands in Crow City ruled by the crows who take notice of his magnificent singing. He survives with the help of Zeke, a street-smart sparrow with a motive to make Hawk a famous singer. A little girl named Sarah hears Hawk sing becomes a special friend touching his heart. Missing his best buddy, Paxie leaves town for Crow City desperately seeking Hawk, always one step behind. Conflict over a singing contract and the crow's plot to apprehend Hawk, unbeknownst to the sparrow amigos trouble is brewing in Crow City. When I was nine I lived on a small farm in S.E. Arizona along with my four brothers and sister. I spent afternoons sitting under a mulberry tree reading children's books a breeze and the smell of peach blossoms permeated the air. We had cows, horses, chickens, and a beloved pet crow named Qwi Qwi. An environment that would foster imaginations for a future children's book. I went to Catholic schools taught by nuns that were thorough in discipline yet merciful. I am currently an R.N. Years later like my character Hawk, I would have a destiny from THE Most High to write a children's book." ]

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[ "Time, and most of Portugal, has almost forgotten Luminosa, a small fishing community on the Alentejo coast. A cluster of white and blue cottages huddle under the cliffs overshadowed by the great manor of Herdade Albatroz whose family has ruled the village since the days of Napoleon. Far off the tourist route, nobody visits Luminosa by chance. When a ruthless American racketeer turns up, the peaceful village's way of life could be ruined forever. But will other visitors--Piper Pines, seeking news of her long dead Portuguese mother, and Leo Shine, bereft of a father and brother accused of terrible crimes--help or hinder his objective to drag Luminosa into the twenty-first century?" ]

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

[ "A collection of essays on the controversies concerning the status within the Catholic Church of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre and the Society of Seint pius X" ]

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[ "Roadmap Jenkins, an aging caddie, takes his younger associate Riverbank Tweed on as student, teaching him the secrets of the links." ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "This tale of two caddies presents an insider's take on the down and dirty side of golf as seen by the guys who carry the bags, with Jenkins being the older African-American bagman who becomes a mentor to Tweeds, the young narrator who opens the book with the story of how he got his original nickname by chucking the clubs of a particularly cantankerous golfer into the water after a difficult round. Neither character ever emerges as anything more than a golf stereotype, but both provide Links with a vehicle for stringing together a series of occasionally entertaining yarns about the sport while chronicling Tweeds's ongoing education as a career caddy. The stories are a mixed bag, with most taking place at a San Francisco municipal course where the decidedly odd cast of players provide the author with a wealth of fine material, although many of the yarns are overblown and overwritten. The most interesting is the saga of an obscure deaf golf pro who turns in a great round at a PGA Open qualifying event, only to be disqualified for playing through a dangerous lightning storm long after play has been stopped. The mentoring chronicle is mediocre at best, partly because of the trite plot line and partly for the abundance of simplistic \"life is like golf\" nuggets of faux wisdom dominating the narrative. The novel may appeal to golfers based on the author's earlier golf title (Follow the Wind) and his obvious devotion to the game, but mainstream readers will have a tough time swallowing this sugary sweet golf pap. Agent, Jacques de Spoelberch. (May)Forecast: Maybe if Tiger Woods endorses the book... otherwise, over par.", "Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.", "Review", "Jaime Diaz", "Sports Illustrated", "Wondrous stories told through the eyes of golf's keenest observers. Set on the classic San Francisco courses the author grew up on, this book is a good walk made better. --", "Review", "About the Author", "Bo Links", "is a trial lawyer and accomplished photographer who specializes in golf landscapes and architecture. His first book,", "Follow the Wind,", "has been hailed as a classic in the annals of golf fiction. He lives in San Francisco, California.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Chapter One: Riverbank Tweed", "If I was to sum it up in a single burst, I'd say that in my line of work, you basically come across two kinds of people -- the ones who remember and those who forget. The forgetful folks are downright plentiful, and they require the services of people like me whenever they wander onto a golf course. I may be a caddy with some mileage on me, but if there's one thing I'm good at it's remembering; once I see the line or learn a distance, I never lose track of it. Let me walk a hole and watch a man play it and I'll know things about him that he doesn't even know about himself. And once I know them, brother, they're with me for the duration.", "When you see an experienced caddie, watch him close. You'll see he's got a feel for the land and the game, a sixth sense of what's about to happen when a man puts his club to the ball. I remember one gimpy old bag man the boys called Searchlight; he was weathered and stooped but he wouldn't quit looping. We called him Searchlight on account of his ability to see in the dark. He could read greens like they were books, and he could read them pretty good, even when the lights were turned out. One time, after his lamps got bad and he couldn't hardly see even at high noon, the boys called on him for help. He was just standing around inside the caddie shack at San Francisco Golf Club while a bunch of the big wads were putting for fifty dollars a hole. It came down to the end and the pot was something like $900. They were looking at a ten-footer for all the cash when one of them called over to Searchlight. It was nearly pitch black outside, but old Searchlight went out there, walking real slow, listing as he limped to the spot they led him to. Then he kneeled down and felt the damn green with his fingers. Couldn't see a thing; just ran his hand over the grass, felt it all the way from the ball to the hole. Then he looked up at no one in particular and said in a coarse whisper, \"Two balls out on the right.\"", "One of the guys looked at Searchlight like he was conducting a seance or something, then asked him, \"How hard do you want me to hit it?\" Old Searchlight, he didn't even flinch, just answered him straightaway.", "\"Gonna take a firm stroke,\" he said.", "They all just stood there looking at him, not knowing whether to trust him. Then he said, \"You're puttin' uphill, into some grain with a hint of dew layin' on top of it.\"", "They trusted him then, and one of those boys, he stepped up and gave it a good hard rap, just like Searchlight instructed. Damn ball found the hole, all right. Sucker disappeared like a freight train going into a tunnel.", "To tell you God's truth, they aren't all legends like old Searchlight. Some of the caddies I've come across are downright ornery, and if you look at them cross-eyed you're asking for trouble. You take Nitro Duffy, for instance; he was a man who acted normal most of the time, but then he'd just blow like a volcano and start doing things you'd shake your head at. One thing he couldn't tolerate was people who didn't listen to him. Every once in a while, Nitro would find himself looping for folks who could barely remember their home address, let alone how to play the game. For folks like that, you've got to just about tattoo the instructions on their body, or else they'll plum forget what they have to do.", "Well, wouldn't you know it, one day Nitro Duffy found himself toting at San Francisco Golf Club. He was carrying for this doctor fellow, a bone man or something, who was so bad that Nitro ended up having to write the distance on the man's wrist. The trouble started on the 1st hole and continued all the way around the course; Nitro would slip the distance to the doc, then the man would pick out a club, waggle it about twenty freaking times, and give Nitro a funny sort of look.", "\"How far did you say it was?\" he'd ask.", "Did that on every hole, even the 3-pars. I know Nitro Duffy and I can tell you he was downright insulted by that. I don't think the doc was even listening to Nitro the first time around and if he was, his retention level was pitifully low; he had to pick it all up on the rebound. So there they were, dead in the middle of the 18th fairway, and before the question was even asked, Nitro blew like Vesuvius. He pulled out a leaky Bic pen and scribbled \"147 from the crooked branch\" on the old doc's left hand. Told him not to forget it next time he played the hole. Nitro said later he thought it was a good way to make the point, but that doctor man didn't exactly cotton to Nitro Duffy writing on his flesh; after the round, he told the caddie master and that was the end of that. Or I should say, that was the end of Nitro Duffy packing the mail at San Francisco Golf Club. Last time I saw him, he was snagging loops at Harding Park, which is a muni course about a mile away.", "When it comes to looping, I tend to know what the hell I'm talking about -- and I'd better, considering I've been out here going on thirty years now. I suppose if caddies have a useful function (aside from navigating folks from Point A to Point B), it's that we're able to simplify things. We take the complexity out of your life, at least during the time you're out there on the course, roamin' the gloamin' in search of that something you can't ever quite put your finger on. It doesn't matter if you're all jumbled up with tension, the excitement percolating inside your body like boiling water, because in an instant I can drop the temperature about fifty freaking degrees till the water lies flat. You may be thinking a zillion thoughts, each of them colliding with one another inside your head, when a loop like me will tell you something plain and simple, like \"punch five,\" \"hard seven,\" or maybe just \"knock it in the back of the goddamn jar.\" If you can hit it -- hit it right, that is -- we're in business, and once we open those doors for business the store's gonna stay open all night. It can't hardly get any simpler than that.", "Now, I'm not saying golf's a simple game. Anyone who's ever played it knows how freaking complicated it can be. You've got your shaft angle, your wrist pronation, your stance and alignment, your trajectory, your wind, and your own damn self to get out of the way. What a man like me can do for you is erase the doubt, eliminate all them questions, get you to the point where you're picking out the right club, getting ready to hit the right shot. In short, I can set you up to hit a shot that fits both you and the hole you're playing. And if you listen to me and let your natural talent assert itself, well, you're going to do just fine. You may not always pull off the play you want, but at least you ain't going to be fretting and stewing while you're trying to pull the trigger. In the end, I guarantee you we'll have your engine purring like a little kitten.", "Of course, it never starts out that way and it didn't for me. The first thing a person has to do is learn the ropes, and I started doing that at Claremont Country Club in Oakland, California, all the way back in the summer of 1965. Got into a beef with my old man, stormed out of the family house, took a right turn up Broadway Terrace and wandered past that big Tudor clubhouse, and my life ain't been the same since.", "I wasn't exactly looking for a career that day, but I was looking for a different kind of life. I grew up just two blocks downwind from a shoe factory, a place that smelled mighty peculiar on account of all the tanned cowhide and the vats of glue they kept on hand. My old man worked in that factory, and he pretty much assumed I'd do the same thing when my turn came. You could say he encouraged me to find work, if telling me a hundred times a week to \"get yourself a job\" counts as encouragement. (I think the exact words were, \"Get yourself a fucking job,\" but I can't say I listened too closely.) Anyway, after one too many arguments", "Read more" ]

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[ "The phenomenon of protein folding has become the focus of intense scientific inquiry. Researchers have realised the importance of understanding how proteins adopt their folding conformations, and are developing experimental techniques to attack this problem. , Protein Folding is a report on the current state of this crucial area of research-the 4y experiments, techniques, and implications of recent findings on modem biotechnology and biomedicine. Its authors are the world's leading investigators in this field, R M. Richards, Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University - Janet M Thornton, Biomolecular Structure and Modelling Unit, University College,. . London, UK - Peter L Privokv, Institute of Protein Research, Academy of Sciences, Moscow - Martin Karplus and E. S h, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University - Franz X Schmid, Department of Biochemistry, Universitat Bayreuth, Germany . Oleg B. Ptilsyn, Institute of Protein Research, Academy of Sciences, Moscow Thomas E. Creighton, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg, Germany David P. Goldenberg, Department of Biology, University of Utah - Jean-Renaud Garel, Laboratoire d'Enzymologie du CNRS, Gifsur-Yvette, France - Robert B. Freedman, Biological Laboratory, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK." ]

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[ "The availability of new presbyopia-correcting and toric IOLs along with the CMS ruling allowing Medicare patients to pay a premium to upgrade to them, has dramatically and permanently altered clinical practice for every cataract and refractive surgeon. Facing the challenge of educating patients about these options, as well as managing and meeting their expectations, today’s clinicians more than ever need to share knowledge, experience, and advice with their ophthalmic colleagues. Dr. David F. Chang and his associate editors, Drs. Steven J. Dell, Warren E. Hill, Richard L. Lindstrom, and Kevin L. Waltz, have assembled a “Who’s Who” team of more than 200 refractive IOL experts to create", "Mastering Refractive IOLs: The Art and Science,", "a must-have book and reference for all cataract and refractive surgeons—whether you are already implanting a high volume of refractive IOLs or just starting to offer them. The IOL technical specifications, the clinical data, and the necessary clinical and surgical skills comprise the scientific foundation for achieving a “premium” refractive outcome. To consistently achieve patient satisfaction, however, requires mastering the art of patient and IOL selection, communicating and counseling effectively, and providing a “premium” patient experience. This is a nontraditional book in which multiple experts are separately asked to discuss controversial subjects in a reader-friendly format. There is balanced coverage of all of the available refractive IOLs, as well as those that may become available in the near future. A major emphasis is placed on avoiding and managing complications or potentially dissatisfied patients.", "Mastering Refractive IOLs: The Art and Science", "has more than 200 chapters that are organized into 14 major sections, over 750 images, over100 tables, and 11 sidebars that cover every aspect of refractive IOL clinical practice.", "Major sections include:", "• Why Offer Premium IOLs • Transitioning to Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs • Transitioning to Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs: Quick Start Guides • Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs Today • Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs in the fFture • Refractive IOLs—Quality of Vision • Patient Selection & Education • Presbyopia-Correcting IOL Selection • Preoperative Ocular Assessment • Managing Astigmatism • Premium Cataract Surgery • Refractive Lens Exchange • Enhancements • Complications—Avoidance and Management", "Mastering Refractive IOLs: The Art and Science", "is the most comprehensive educational resource addressing the most demanding and rapidly evolving area in cataract and refractive surgery today and the first book to cover both the clinical and nonclinical aspects of offering refractive IOL services." ]

[ "Review", "“The book,", "Mastering Refractive IOLs: The Art and Science,", "edited by Dr. David F. Chang provides a comprehensive review of the subject. The most interesting chapter in this section (Section II) is on the subject of residency training. Program chairs and residency directors will find this chapter very useful. The technology review in this section (Section V) is fascinating, and the photos are excellent. This section (Section VI) is a must read for any physician who plans to implant presbyopia-correcting or accommodative IOLs. Overall, this is an excellent text. Many of the chapters can be used as teaching tools for residents and fellows, and it is also an excellent reference for the office.” — Vahid Feiz,", "Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, Uni. Of California, Davis, CA, Cornea", "\"Dr. Chang and his associate editors, Dr. Steven J. Dell, Dr. Warren E. Hill, Dr. Richard L. Lindstrom, and Dr. Kevin L. Waltz, present a comprehensive text, designed for surgeons wanting guidance from experts in making presbyopia-correcting IOLs part of their practice. This is one of the most thoroughly referenced texts to be published on the science, and the art, of vision correction with IOLs. It is truly a classic. I encourage any serious practitioner of refractive eye surgery to read this book to gain solid instruction in the use of presbyopia-correcting IOLs.\" — Spencer P. Thornton, MD, FACS", "About the Author", "David F. Chang, MD is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Harvard College and earned his MD at Harvard Medical School. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he is now a clinical professor. Dr. Chang is Chairman of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting Program Committee, having previously chaired the Cataract Program Subcommittee. He organized and was the program cochair for the first 7 AAO “Spotlight on Cataracts” Symposia. He is also on the program committees for the ASCRS Annual Meeting and the OSN Hawaiian Eye Meeting. He has been selected to deliver the following named lectures: Transamerica Lecture (UCSF), Williams Lecture (UCSF), Wolfe Lecture (University of Iowa), DeVoe Lecture (Columbia-Harkness), Gettes Lecture (Wills Eye Hospital), Helen Keller Lecture (University of Alabama), Kayes Lecture (University of Washington, St. Louis), Thorpe Lecture (Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society), Schutz Lecture (New York University Medical Center), Wallace-Evan Lecture (Casey Eye, Oregon), Proctor Lecture (UCSF/Proctor Foundation), and the keynote address at the Chinese American Ophthalmological Society’s 20th anniversary meeting. He is a 3-time AAO Secretariat Award recipient (2003, 2006, 2007). He was the inaugural recipient of the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology’s Distinguished Alumni Award (2005) and in 2006 became only the third ophthalmologist to ever receive the Charlotte Baer Award honoring the outstanding clinical faculty member at the UCSF Medical School. He was the third recipient of the Strampelli Medal from the Italian Ophthalmological Society (2007). Dr. Chang is chairman of the AAO Practicing Ophthalmologists’ Curriculum Panel for Cataract and Anterior Segment, which developed the American Board of Ophthalmology knowledge base for the MOC examination. He is also on the AAO Cataract Preferred Practice Pattern Panel and the AAO Revitalization Study Group. Dr. Chang is chair of the ASCRS Cataract Clinical Committee and is a member of the ASCRS Eye Surgery Education Council Presbyopia Task Force. He is on the Board of Directors for the Pan American Association of Ophthalmology. He is on the scientific advisory board for the UCSF Collaborative Vision Research Group, American Medical Optics, Allergan ATLAS, Calhoun Vision, Medennium, Peak Surgical, and Visiogen, and is the medical monitor for the Visiogen Synchrony accommodating IOL FDA monitored trial. He is cochief medical editor for Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today and developed the CRSToday Virtual Textbook of Cataract Surgery. He is the cataract editor for 2 online educational sites: the AAO’s “Specialty Clinical Updates” and the Ocular Surgery News’ “Ophthalmic Hyperguides.” He is an associate editor for the 3rd edition of Cataract Surgery (Elsevier 2008, Roger F. Steinert, editor). He was the chief editor for Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery (SLACK Incorporated, 2007), the series editor for the 7 SLACK Incorporated Curbside Consultation in Ophthalmology textbooks, and the principal author of Phaco Chop (SLACK Incorporated, 2004), which was the first ophthalmic textbook with a paired DVD featuring instructional surgical video. Finally, his coauthored 2005 report on IFIS and tamsulosin is one of the 5 most cited papers from the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Source: Editorial, JCRS 1/08)." ]

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[ "The United States has dramatically increased its production of alternative fuels over the past seven years. With the passing of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), alternative fuel production will increase in the United States over 700% from 2005 levels. However, the pursuit of petroleum alternatives is not a recent trend. Over the last 100 years, various nations have pursued petroleum alternatives with varying levels of success. This research focuses on the historical development of 10 leading alternative fuels and feedstocks. Through a thorough literature review we will identify commonalities among these fuels and feedstocks which have hindered their adoption. Further, the research evaluates the 10 alternative fuels and feedstocks with text mining software to support findings from the literature review. This research finds that alternative fuels face significant challenges with regards to environmental impacts, technological maturity, and societal costs. Further, these petroleum alternatives have rarely been economical solutions. The research findings suggest that while there are National Security reasons for pursuing petroleum alternatives, rarely are there economic ones." ]

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[ "Manual of Business German is the most comprehensive, single-volume reference handbook for students and professionals using German. Designed for all users no matter what level of language skill." ]

[ "Review", "'The", "-", "Manual of Business German is a useful addition to in-house training programmes, open-learning centres or self-study. Furthermore, it would be a priceless supplementary resource book for anyone teaching business-oriented German courses.'", "From the Back Cover", "This is book is the essential companion for all who use German for business communication!", "About the Author", "Paul Hartley is Dean of the School of International Studies and Law at Coventry University., Gertrud Robins is Lecturer in German at Rugby College.", "Read more" ]

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[ "“Horse Sense” is a lovingly crafted romance tale built on the base of Thasia’s deep knowledge of horses and their husbandry. The story has a natural grace to it with a strong plot that feels cinematic due to the depth of detail. It’s a charming love story as well and as the characters listen to their hearts and learn to trust each other completely it sizzles! I couldn’t put it down!-Heidi BlakesleeThe House" ]

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[ "Doug and Manny are off on their most sensational, incredible, uncanny and amazing adventure yet, you might even call it \"Fantastic!\" When super-intelligent, teensy-weensy creatures claim the TerroMax sewers as their own personal fiefdom, it's up to our intrepid heroes... err, janitors, to hit the drain pipes and clean up there micro-invaders once and for all!", "Doug and Manny are off on their most sensational, incredible, uncanny and amazing adventure yet, you might even call it \"Fantastic!\" When super-intelligent, teensy-weensy creatures claim the TerroMax sewers as their own personal fiefdom, it's up to our intrepid heroes... err, janitors, to hit the drain pipes and clean up there micro-invaders once and for all!" ]

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[ "Two cousins blow into the town of Austin, Texas to escape the rising cost of living on the West Coast. They are single, but not lonely. They want to find soul mates, but aren't looking. One has the dream of becoming a writer, and the other a doctor, but they birth new dreams down in Austin. Not willing to network corporate America, they begin to network the planet, beginning with Texas. Before they grow up, go back home and settle down, they set out to explore their own destinies in a journey away from fear. Mediocre jobs are abandoned in San Francisco and the first apartment is decorated on their shoestring budget. New mediocre jobs are obtained in Texas, but now these friends are making their own way in a city separate from their roots. Reminders of moments of indecision are recalled with growing wisdom and the solace that hot spices, slackers on the stoop, wooden chairs, Latin voices and new friendly faces that have become part of the wallpaper of their new home. The dice is cast and these two slightly quirky young women set out to find adventure in the Southern Bohemia of Austin and discover that happiness is a state of mind." ]

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[ "Great Mother's Day gift - My mom is the best (Bilingual Dutch)", "Read this Bilingual bilingual Dutch English Children’s book", "Gift this bilingual Dutch book on mother’s birthday. A lovely book for Mother's day! (Bilingual Dutch English picture book) Spoken from a child's perspective, this beautifully illustrated book highlights the many things mothers do for their family, everyday. Children across the world offer to help their mothers with good intentions. But the help sometimes end up with disastrous or hilarious results! Still, it’s the thought of helping that counts … Some of the pictures are humorous because children sometimes cause more mess when they help ... Bright and cheerful illustrations will have your children (ages 3 - 7) asking for more ... Beginning readers will be able to read this book by themselves. Don't be surprised if they ask to help out in the house! A must have in every mother's collection of books.", "Happy Mother's Day, every day!!", "Dutch English children's books Tell your child that he/she is a great reader in Dutch!! Dutch book for kids.", "If this sounds like something you would like to read with your child, scroll up to download your copy.", "About the Author/Illustrator:", "Children’s book author and illustrator", "Sujatha Lalgudi", "is a Best Seller in Children's Dutch Language Books Some of her Dutch books for children category:", "Where is the baby - Dutch picture book", "Where is the baby - Dutch picture book", "Where is Santa? - Dutch children's book", "Where is Santa? - Dutch children's book", "50 Christmas words - Bilingual English-Dutch Picture Dictionary", "50 Christmas words - Bilingual English-Dutch Picture Dictionary", "Book of opposites - Dutch made easy for kids", "Book of opposites - Dutch made easy for kids", "My Daddy is the best - Bilingual Dutch book", "My Daddy is the best - Bilingual Dutch book", "What are you feeling, Dragon - (English Dutch bilingual Book)", "What are you feeling, Dragon - (English Dutch bilingual Book)", "Finger counting fun - Dutch baby book", "Finger counting fun - Dutch baby book", "Animal counting book - for beginning Dutch students and toddlers - Bilingual English Dutch", "Animal counting book - for beginning Dutch students and toddlers - Bilingual English Dutch", "Where are the Easter eggs - Bilingual Dutch book", "Where are the Easter eggs - Bilingual Dutch book", "These bilingual fiction Dutch books introduce children the rich animal life in our jungles, family values and celebrating the many joyous occasions of life. Dutch made easy for kids (easy Dutch reader) - dual language books" ]

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[ "A perfect journal for all tabletop gamers!This convenient and visually appealing", "6 x 9 inch journal", "with", "themed cover printed on strong velvety matte coverstock", "has", "black and white inside pages", "with numbering, perfect for pens or pencils.", "Use this journal to develop your character, keep track of tasks, record lore, remember important details, and organize your journey throughout a campaign!", "Each journal features:", "Intro page with Player name, Campaign name, and Party Members", "Intro page with Player name, Campaign name, and Party Members", "Character Development and Stats PagesCharacter BackstoryCharacter DescriptionCharacter StatsWeapons & AttacksItemsCantrips2 Spell Sheets with space for 25 spells per sheet", "Character Development and Stats Pages", "Character Backstory", "Character Backstory", "Character Description", "Character Description", "Character Stats", "Character Stats", "Weapons & Attacks", "Weapons & Attacks", "Items", "Items", "Cantrips", "Cantrips", "2 Spell Sheets with space for 25 spells per sheet", "2 Spell Sheets with space for 25 spells per sheet", "Session intro page that includes:Session NumberTodays dateCurrent levelStarting hit points, money, and current locationQuests in progressImportant tasks for this sessionOther important notes for the session", "Session intro page that includes:", "Session Number", "Session Number", "Todays date", "Todays date", "Current level", "Current level", "Starting hit points, money, and current location", "Starting hit points, money, and current location", "Quests in progress", "Quests in progress", "Important tasks for this session", "Important tasks for this session", "Other important notes for the session", "Other important notes for the session", "5 lined pages for taking notes during the current session", "5 lined pages for taking notes during the current session", "Session summary pages that include:Ending hit points, money, and levelLocationQuests completedTasks completedItems acquiredPeople metImportant lore learnedImportant location informationSummary notes", "Session summary pages that include:", "Ending hit points, money, and level", "Ending hit points, money, and level", "Location", "Location", "Quests completed", "Quests completed", "Tasks completed", "Tasks completed", "Items acquired", "Items acquired", "People met", "People met", "Important lore learned", "Important lore learned", "Important location information", "Important location information", "Summary notes", "Summary notes", "Journal Description:", "Cover: Soft, Matte", "Cover: Soft, Matte", "Size: 6 x 9 inches", "Size: 6 x 9 inches", "Paper: white", "Paper: white", "Interior:94 pages with numbering", "Interior:", "94 pages with numbering", "94 pages with numbering" ]

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[ "Enjoy the Coloring Book with 49 Beautiful Coloring Pages of Cat Anatomy.....................................................Why You Will Love This Book :", "Digestive System of Cat.", "Digestive System of Cat.", "Bones of The Cat.", "Bones of The Cat.", "Skeletal System of Cat.", "Skeletal System of Cat.", "Respiratory System of Cat.", "Respiratory System of Cat.", "Internal Organs of Cat.", "Internal Organs of Cat.", "Heart & Blood Vessels of Cat.", "Heart & Blood Vessels of Cat.", "Lymphatic System of Cat.", "Lymphatic System of Cat.", "Nervous System of Cat.", "Nervous System of Cat.", "Reproductive System of Cat.", "Reproductive System of Cat.", "Endocrine System of Cat.", "Endocrine System of Cat.", "Urogenital System of Cat.", "Urogenital System of Cat.", "Organ System of Cat.", "Organ System of Cat.", "Endocrine Glands of Cat.", "Endocrine Glands of Cat.", "Brain Anatomy of Cat.", "Brain Anatomy of Cat.", "Skull Anatomy of Cat.", "Skull Anatomy of Cat.", "Heart Anatomy of Cat.", "Heart Anatomy of Cat.", "Lung Anatomy of Cat.", "Lung Anatomy of Cat.", "Ear Anatomy of Cat.", "Ear Anatomy of Cat.", "Eye Anatomy of Cat.", "Eye Anatomy of Cat.", "Cross-Section of Eye.", "Cross-Section of Eye.", "Cat Nail Anatomy.", "Cat Nail Anatomy.", "And Many More..........", "And Many More..........", "..................................................................", "The Cat Anatomy Coloring Book Provides A Means Of Learning About The Structure And Function Of The Cat Anatomy Through A Process Of Coloring-By-Directions.", "Coloring Cats And Their Systems Is The Most Effective Way To Study The Structure And Functions Of Cat Anatomy. You Assimilate Information And Make Visual Associations With Key Terminology When Coloring In The Cat Anatomy Book, All While Having Fun.", "This Cat Anatomy Coloring Book Features :", "The Most Effective Way To Your Cat Anatomy Knowledge, All While Having Fun.", "The Most Effective Way To Your Cat Anatomy Knowledge, All While Having Fun.", "49 Beautiful Coloring Pages of Different Body Parts of Cats, Easy-to-Color with their Anatomical Terminology.", "49 Beautiful Coloring Pages of Different Body Parts of Cats, Easy-to-Color with their Anatomical Terminology.", "Full Coverage Of The Major Systems Of The Cat To Provide Context & Reinforce Visual Recognition.", "Full Coverage Of The Major Systems Of The Cat To Provide Context & Reinforce Visual Recognition.", "Allows Students to Easily Learn the Anatomy of Multiple Species.", "Allows Students to Easily Learn the Anatomy of Multiple Species.", "Size 8.5\"x11.0\" inches (22cmx28cm).", "Size 8.5\"x11.0\" inches (22cmx28cm).", "Glossy Cover Design.", "Glossy Cover Design.", ".................................................................. Thank You .................................................................." ]

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[ "This artistically designed diary has a textured 100% cotton cover, elastic band closure and a unique exposed binding that allows the planner to stay flat when it is open. With such a pretty cover this is ideal for your handbag or desk." ]

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[ "Why do some coffee shops prosper despite competition from big brands while others never seem to get off the ground?The \"How to Run a Coffee Shop\" book series, inspired by the real-life experience of creating and running one of those magic places , reveals the secrets to success in a tough business- building a customer base, delivering product that makes the chain shops' offerings seem like tarted-up, overpriced mud, and providing a customer experience that transcends a cup of coffee and keeps them coming back for more.In Volume 1, \"Coffee Basics,\" you'll find everything from the history of coffee, to the mechanics of pulling a shot and steaming milk, to mouth-watering recipes for flavored coffee drinks- all here in a fun and easy-to-read format.Whether you're starting your own business, have one that needs an upgrade, or want to have a handy and accessible guide for training your staff, \"How to Run a Coffee Coffee Basics\" delivers the goods.Table of ContentsChapter 1     All About CoffeeChapter 2     How to Prepare CoffeeChapter 3     How to Prepare EspressoChapter 4     The Science and Art of Steamed MilkChapter 5     Drink RecipesAbout the Author" ]

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[ "In Gay City Anthologies' fifth installment, two dozen top-notch writers, poets and artists extend their creative claws and bare their fearsome fangs to thrill readers with this exciting new collection of LGBT inspired monster tales, ghost stories, steampunk adventures and gaslight thrillers. Ghosts in Gaslight: Monsters in Steam boasts a list of contributors that reads like a Who's Who of queer creatives including World Fantasy Award winner, John Coulthart; multi-Lamda Literary Award winner, Dorothy Allison; screenwriter/novelist, Gregory Norris; publisher of Lethe Press, Steve Berman; and many, many more!" ]

[ "About the Author", "Gay City Anthologies produces vibrant, multi-disciplinary collections comprised of fiction, comics, poetry, photography and art. Works are crafted to support and raise awareness of Gay City's mission: to promote wellness in LGBT communities by providing health services, connecting people to resources, fostering arts, and building community. www.gaycity.org/anthologies Gay City Health Project is a multicultural gay men's health organization and the leading provider of HIV and STI testing services in King County. Gay City is also home to the Michael C. Weidemann LGBT Library (5,000 volumes, free lending) and The Calamus Auditorium (a space dedicated to collaborative work with LGBT artists and the queer arts community). This year's volume was co-produced by Minor Arcana Press of Seattle. Minor Arcana Press is a journey to awe through art. They are forming a tribe of rare creatures and audacious misfits-authors, artists, and readers alike. Minor Arcana seeks the sublime, the arcane, and the weird. They encourage the subtle magic of words and the strike of bold images. They celebrate the strange, the mystical, the eerie, the archetypal, the provocative, the occult, the queer, and the delightful. www.minorarcanapress.com John Coulthart is a British graphic artist, illustrator, author and designer who has produced book covers and illustrations, CD covers and posters. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed Lovecraft-inspired book The Haunter of the Dark: And Other Grotesque Visions. He was nominated for a British Fantasy Award, for Best Artist, in 2005. In 2012 he won the Artist of the Year award at the World Fantasy Awards. http: //www.johncoulthart.com" ]

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[ "It is 1941 and Hitler's Third Reich is approaching the apex of its European dominance. When a naïve German teenager, Anna Gunter, finds herself about to become an unwed mother, she is thrust into Heinrich Himmler's fanatical Lebensborn program. Lebensborn, meaning \"the fountain of life,\" is an organization specifically designed to facilitate the breeding of Aryan children at the expense of Jews, homosexuals, disabled and other \"undesirables.\" By the time Anna comes to realize the extent of the Nazi's twisted scheme, she is heavy with child and a virtual prisoner in the French-occupied Chateau where she is guarded by SS soldiers. Her own safety and that of her child are further jeopardized when SS Kapitan Klaus von Elken and his mistress, the calculating Lebensborn Administrator Elsbeth Schroeder, act in collusion to steal the baby for their own Nationalist purposes." ]

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[ "This beautiful and inspirational notebook or journal is the perfect size to take on the go or keep by your bedside to jot down all the important and inspirational thoughts throughout the day or night.\"I Am The Storm\" Inspirational Quote About Life & Strength Notebook, Encouraging Gifts For Her, Sunflower Motivational Notebook, Girl Power Journal, Empowering Warrior Quote For Women.Perfect size: 6x9 inches120 high-quality, lined pagesInspirational quote about life and mindfulnessPerfect gift for all ages: readers, birthdays, Christmas, stocking stuffers, just because, graduation, back to schoolOr get it for yourself today!" ]

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[ "With the help of six hundred full-color photographs, a profusely illustrated, attractive guide to more than thirty of the most popular international sports explains their rules, playing fields, equipment, terminology, and winning strategies. 20,000 first printing." ]

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[ "In 1970 Dirk Bogarde retired from acting and turned towards a quieter, more contemplative, more settled way of life. He both dreaded and yearned for a change from the preceding 20 years of \"continual motion.\"", "Bogarde sought \"a place of my own\" and found it in a dilapidated farmhouse in the south of France.", "He writes eloquently of the dual struggle he faced--first dealing with years of neglect to the house and the land; second, with the awful fear that he had made a frightful error. Finally, we share his success in creating a real home, a sanctuary of simplicity and quiet ease where he intends to stay for good.", "\"Bogarde's rare talent for giving resonance to both the small and large moments of life makes this a singularly rich and satisfying memoir.\" (Publisher's Source)" ]

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[ "Books", "McGraw-Hill Engineering Store", "Quality Engineering" ]

[ "Learn to use the science of the planets and the stars to give guidance in all your personal relationships, with the help of", "Astrological Guide to Love and Romance", "by world-renowned astrologer and syndicated columnist, Sydney Omarr. Omarr has helped thousands of people like you find true intimacy and compatibility, with this fun, straight-from-the-hip guide. Benefit from his expertise and shift your own love life into high gear, with the help of", "Astrological Guide to Love and Romance.", "Are you wondering whether you could spark a fire with that mysterious Scorpio or witty Gemini you just met? You won't need to guess anymore.", "Astrological Guide to Love and Romance", "reveals each zodiac sign's character, with detailed chapters on love potential, sex drive, and compatibility with other signs. In", "Astrological Guide to Love and Romance", "you'll discover: ·How to \"read\" anyone's sexual makeup and inner drives ·Major romantic dos and don'ts for each sign ·Your key strengths as a love partner ·Which signs will attract, excite, and satisfy you―including your ideal physical and emotional partners ·Learn how well a person of any sign of the zodiac makes an astrological romantic match with you Omarr writes that, because of his unique position as one of the most published and publicized astrologers of our time, he \". . .can tell what concerns most people most of the time. It is not sex. It is love.\" With", "Astrological Guide to Love and Romance", "in your hand, you can resolve your romantic concerns and take advantage of what the stars reveal to experience a lifetime of satisfying sex, perpetual passion, and heavenly happiness. If you need more love in your life, get", "Astrological Guide to Love and Romance." ]

[ "About the Author", "Time Magazine", "has called Sydney \"Astrology's most skillful public protagonist.\"  For over thirty years, Omarr's astrological column has appeared in over 300 newspapers around the world, including the", "Los Angeles Times", ", the", "Washington Post", ", and the", "Miami Herald", ".  His books--including his", "Astrological Guide to Love and Romance", ", and", "Sydney Omarr's Cooking with Astrology", "--never made the", "New York Times", "list, yet they have sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Born in Philadelphia, Omarr had the Sun in Leo in the Tenth House.  In his book,", "Astrological Revelations About You", ", he said this about his own Sun sign:  \"Leo is associated with the heart of matters.\"  He got down to the basics of each sign in his writing.  He discussed personality, how you approach love and romance, and even how and what to cook for each sign.  Sydney was skilled in revealing the good, the bad, and the lovely about every sign." ]

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[ "James Juan Jackson is the inventor of the PPSeat2 which is the only portable toilet seat in the world. He has gone through many difficulties in life as a person with disability. However, he has never let his disability decide his fate for him. He took his own fate in his hands and is now living quite successfully as an inventor.You can also visit me on my website:www.ppseat.net" ]

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[ "The revelations of Almighty God to Saint John the Evangelist have been long a topic of interest to Christians. This work is an excellent discussion of these revelations and their meaning to the Church founded by Jesus Christ. Anyone who wishes to understand the events unfolding before us today needs to read this book on the Apocalypse and its prophecies. What are the seven churches? Which church are we in? What about the two witnesses and of course, many wonder about Antichrist. Preface The book of the Apocalypse is unlike any other book of the New Testament and is full of consolation and instruction to all who read its inspired and prophetic words. It lifts the soul up to the beauty and grandeur of Heaven shows us in all their glory the joys and triumphs of those who were once like our selves but who are now changed and happy with those; “who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” How consoling it is to turn from the sordid things of earth to be carried away with the sublime words that lead us to the throne of God to the company of the Angels and Saints to the new Jerusalem with streets of gold to the river and tree of life to hear the voice of God Himself saying “Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book.” The following pages will be most interesting to those who love to study the word of God. Father Berry has entered a new field for there is practically no study of the Apocalypse in the English language and the points and explanations he has placed before us are both interesting and instructive. The student will read it with pleasure and profit. St. Jerome tells us “The Apocalypse has as many mysteries as words or rather mysteries in every word.” The author has tried in a simple scholarly way to help us view them all with pleasure and understanding. JAMES J. HARTLEY, Bishop of Columbus. Columbus, Ohio, June 18th, 1921." ]

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[ "Do you know why reading is so important? Sure, we all know you need to learn how to read, to read books! But what about all the other things around us that require reading? This story is about how words are all around you!" ]

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[ "Thirty authors in search of roots and branches. There is something for everybody in this eclectic volume. Every reader will find a topic or a writer that s/he wants to know more about. Publication of Reconstructing Italians in Chicago is a major step toward making Chicago's Italians the best documented (and best understood) in the nation. Chapters include: Chicago's Little Sicily, Mutual Benefit Societies, Struggling in Chicago: The Legacy of Radical Italians, Italian American Catholics and Fascist Italy, A Pioneer Shares his Journey, The Bakery Dance, Church and Neighborhood on the Near West Side, Researching Taylor Street,etc..." ]

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[ "Learn what makes Americans great, from sea to shining sea, in this patriotic and diverse picture book for", "New York Times", "bestselling author Douglas Wood.", "What makes Americans great? Americans are different from one another in many ways. And despite these differences, Americans share certain ways of doing and being that hold us all together. From the Fourth of July to the Bill of Rights, Douglas Wood and Elizabeth Sayles share the story of what it is to be American." ]

[ "About the Author", "Douglas Wood is the author of", "A Quiet Place", "as well as the", "New York Times", "bestselling Can’t Do series. His books", "Old Turtle", "and", "Old Turtle and the Broken Truth", "were both international bestsellers. He lives in a cabin in the woods of Minnesota. A studied naturalist, Douglas shares his knowledge of nature as a wilderness guide. Visit him at DouglasWood.com.Elizabeth Sayles has illustrated more than twenty books for children, including", "The Goldfish Yawned", ", which she also wrote. It was chosen as the Bank Street College Best Children’s Book for 2005. She also illustrated", "I Already Know I Love You", ", by Billy Crystal, which was a #1", "New York Times", "bestselling picture book. Elizabeth lives in Valley Cottage, New York." ]

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[ "Any study of the media is a work in progress as the media continually changes.", "While these media changes are multi-faceted with far reaching effects and implications, we can identify major characteristics and recurring phenomenon. This continuing work in progress is the premise of", "Introduction to Media Literacy", ".", "Introduction to Media Literacy", "is designed to give students an introduction to the concepts of media literacy and to create an awareness for the impact media has on our society while developing an appreciation of the intricacies of media messages.", "Introduction to Media Literacy", "leads students through the creation of media messages paying close attention to the strategic choices that are made, the careful placement within the media, and to the varied responses from an audience.", "Introduction to Media Literacy", "includes:", "A variety of theories, but is more practical in its approach.", "A variety of theories, but is more practical in its approach.", "Extensive visual examples throughout that emphasize the various points raised in the book’s discussion", "Extensive visual examples throughout that emphasize the various points raised in the book’s discussion", "Objectives, summaries, and concept checklists for each chapter reinforce educational goals", "Objectives, summaries, and concept checklists for each chapter reinforce educational goals", "Study questions and activity suggestions promote classroom discussion", "Study questions and activity suggestions promote classroom discussion", "Aristotle's canons to conduct a content, textual, and discourse analysis of media", "Aristotle's canons to conduct a content, textual, and discourse analysis of media" ]

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[ "World's largest hot desert, the Sahara is home to a number of peoples and languages. At more than 3,500,000 square miles (9,000,000 sq. km), it covers most of Northern Africa, making it almost as large as the United States or the continent of Europe" ]

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[ "Walks through the process of transforming a Windows NT or 2000 server into an Oracle 8i or 9i database server. The guide demonstrates how to install and define the Oracle database software, create a basic security schema, formalize the database backup plan, add client PCs, normalize the data, design the GUI forms, and produce reports. The CD-ROM contains code sample and scripts. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)" ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "Are you frustrated by your attempts to learn Oracle or improve your Oracle skills because of the sheer amount of technical documentation you have to wade through? This concise tutorial walks you step-by-step through the process, showing you exactly what you need to know to install, create, and support a successful Oracle 8", "i", "or 9", "i", "environment with Web capabilities.", "Guerrilla Oracle®: The Succinct Windows Perspective", "presents clear explanations of database, SQL, and Oracle fundamentals. Using a real-world, large-scale example to demonstrate essential tasks, the book follows the Oracle DBMS life cycle from business idea to functioning database.", "Guerrilla Oracle®", "gives you the foundation you need to build a functioning system and to begin exploring more complex technical topics. Along with a deeper understanding of the Oracle DBMS, you will learn the concrete skills, strategies, and techniques you need to make your database a reality.", "You will learn how to:", "Install and configure the Oracle Database server on a Windows server", "Install and configure the Oracle Database server on a Windows server", "Configure client PCs", "Configure client PCs", "Install and define the Oracle Database software", "Install and define the Oracle Database software", "Create basic database security schemas and formalize backup plans", "Create basic database security schemas and formalize backup plans", "Design a database and normalize the data", "Design a database and normalize the data", "Integrate a legacy system into the Oracle relational database model using SQL*Loader", "Integrate a legacy system into the Oracle relational database model using SQL*Loader", "Create the tables", "Create the tables", "Develop and modify Oracle Forms and Reports", "Develop and modify Oracle Forms and Reports", "Program in SQL, SQL*Plus, and PL/SQL", "Program in SQL, SQL*Plus, and PL/SQL", "Perform major DBA responsibilities", "Perform major DBA responsibilities", "Enable remote access", "Enable remote access", "Prepare your database for Web access and e-commerce", "Prepare your database for Web access and e-commerce", "The accompanying CD-ROM includes a complete set of the book's code samples, scripts, and examples.", "0201750775B01162003", "About the Author", "Richard J. Staron is manager of IS applications at Eastern Connecticut State University. He has more than twenty years of experience in the data processing field, including hierarchical and relational database design. Richard has extensive experience managing Oracle database installations, supervising Oracle programmers, and teaching Oracle programming. 0201750775AB11012002", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Try to make things as simple as possible; but not simpler.—Albert EinsteinSimplicity is very difficult.—Ray Ozzie, software inventor", "Read the following two sentences and choose the one that suits you: * Oracle is a rather complex subject, and this book will give you a close, detailed examination of its many intricacies. Intrinsic to our study is absolute concentration. * Welcome to the incredible world of Oracle databases!", "If you voted for the first candidate, I regret that this book is not for you.", "This book belongs in the hands of those who are intrigued by the Oracle environment and are looking for a complete view before they decide to focus on one particular area in depth. Yes, there is a lot to learn in the Oracle world, and it is a world that is continually changing. But certain basics are common to all Oracle installations, whether the scenario is a small Oracle shop with only three people or a large data center with several hundred. This book is aimed at those who are interested in a complete view of these basics--that is, those who are willing to do the work to turn a business idea into a functioning database.", "In other words, this book is good material for both the newcomer to Oracle and the seasoned veteran. If you're a newcomer, you will be guided through all the steps you need to develop a working system. If you're a veteran (someone who has specialized in one or two areas of the Oracle database environment), you will be introduced to some exciting areas that you may have missed.", "This book easily fits the bill for an intensive week-long seminar, a college class, a series of classes, or a self-study guide. If a company can make available a couple of servers, the book can be a do-it-yourself guide for employees, who can then work through the chapters on their own or in small, informal groups.", "This book is not meant to be the one, definitive reference resource on every bit and piece of an Oracle installation. Rather, it gives you just what you need to get the job done. You will constantly be referred to other in-depth sources to complete your knowledge.", "I believe that there is no knowledge like experience, and that is what this book will give you—the complete Oracle experience from the idea of a database through all the steps that are required to turn the idea into reality.", "Be persistent and good luck! I look forward to working with you.A Note about Typography", "Some typographic conventions used in this book should be noted.", "* First, a word about script annotations: Sample scripts are often accompanied by notes in the left-hand margin. For convenience each note is numbered, with a corresponding number shown at the end of the relevant line of code. * In the sample scripts, system output is indicated in bold type. * In the text, bold type is used to indicate key terms being defined.—Richard StaronMansfield Center, ConnecticutJuly 2002 0201750775P01022003", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Try to make things as simple as possible; but not simpler.", "—Albert Einstein", "Simplicity is very difficult.", "—Ray Ozzie, software inventor", "Read the following two sentences and choose the one that suits you:", "Oracle is a rather complex subject, and this book will give you a close, detailed examination of its many intricacies. Intrinsic to our study is absolute concentration.", "Oracle is a rather complex subject, and this book will give you a close, detailed examination of its many intricacies. Intrinsic to our study is absolute concentration.", "Welcome to the incredible world of Oracle databases!", "Welcome to the incredible world of Oracle databases!", "If you voted for the first candidate, I regret that this book is not for you.", "This book belongs in the hands of those who are intrigued by the Oracle environment and are looking for a complete view before they decide to focus on one particular area in depth. Yes, there is a lot to learn in the Oracle world, and it is a world that is continually changing. But certain basics are common to all Oracle installations, whether the scenario is a small Oracle shop with only three people or a large data center with several hundred. This book is aimed at those who are interested in a complete view of these basics--that is, those who are willing to do the work to turn a business idea into a functioning database.", "In other words, this book is good material for both the newcomer to Oracle and the seasoned veteran. If you're a newcomer, you will be guided through all the steps you need to develop a working system. If you're a veteran (someone who has specialized in one or two areas of the Oracle database environment), you will be introduced to some exciting areas that you may have missed.", "This book easily fits the bill for an intensive week-long seminar, a college class, a series of classes, or a self-study guide. If a company can make available a couple of servers, the book can be a do-it-yourself guide for employees, who can then work through the chapters on their own or in small, informal groups.", "This book is", "not", "meant to be the one, definitive reference resource on every bit and piece of an Oracle installation. Rather, it gives you just what you need to get the job done. You will constantly be referred to other in-depth sources to complete your knowledge.", "I believe that there is no knowledge like experience, and that is what this book will give you—", "the complete Oracle experience", "from the idea of a database through all the steps that are required to turn the idea into reality.", "Be persistent and good luck! I look forward to working with you.", "A Note about Typography", "Some typographic conventions used in this book should be noted.", "First, a word about script annotations: Sample scripts are often accompanied by notes in the left-hand margin. For convenience each note is numbered, with a corresponding number shown at the end of the relevant line of code.", "First, a word about script annotations: Sample scripts are often accompanied by notes in the left-hand margin. For convenience each note is numbered, with a corresponding number shown at the end of the relevant line of code.", "In the sample scripts, system output is indicated in bold type.", "In the sample scripts, system output is indicated in", "bold", "type.", "In the text, bold type is used to indicate key terms being defined.", "In the text,", "bold", "type is used to indicate key terms being defined.", "—Richard StaronMansfield Center, ConnecticutJuly 2002 0201750775P01022003", "Read more" ]

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[ "This book is for the bare minimalist who wants maximum health benefits. The KISS principle for your well-being. Dr. Pearson outlines how to care for the muscular system quickly, the ligamentous structures, get the fundamental nutritional requirements, with a focus on the easiest way to care for the cardiovascular system. Flexibility is the key to life. While Einstein reminds us that nothing happens until something moves, Dr. Pearson reminds us that poor aging is the only thing that happens when nothing moves! If you feel confused and sense more and more you?re not living up to your potential, take heart and know that the body is responsive to doing the right things, in particular doing the right things every single day. This manual, filled with excellent illustrations, will show you to easily stretch your body in less than 4 minutes a day while standing up and wearing street clothes. (Taking all the excuses away is essential!) In the additional 4 minutes a day, you will also learn how to use a roller not to stretch the muscles, but rather to lengthen the ligaments of the spine that are commonly the reason we end up hunched over, and worried about falling all the time. Dr. Kelli hopes you can live well up to the moment of your last breath, and not follow the slow downward spiral that so many people experience. Eight minutes to Ageless is your solution." ]

[ "About the Author", "Dr. Kelli Pearson has been a Chiropractic physician, a health-care advocate and fitness expert for over 37 years, working with every type of healthcare discipline. As she moved into her 7th decade and understood that aging, while unavoidable, does not have to be overwhelming, she knew she had to share the truths she learned with others." ]

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[ "8.5 x 11 Notebook with 120 ruled sheets of paper. Stay on top of your homework, in-class assignments, projects and more with this notebook", "8.5 x 11 Notebook with 120 ruled sheets of paper. Stay on top of your homework, in-class assignments, projects and more with this notebook", "Lined pages notebook perfect for long lasting writing such as memo, notes, journal, diaries, or as travelers journal", "Lined pages notebook perfect for long lasting writing such as memo, notes, journal, diaries, or as travelers journal", "College-ruled format promotes neat, even lines of legible writing.", "College-ruled format promotes neat, even lines of legible writing." ]

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[ "The stories in this book focus on the bizarre and weird side of life and the job of a police officer. They are meant to entertain while giving the reader a view of how strange the human condition can be. Except for one story – which delves into the darker side of policing, they are lighthearted, full of action, and humor when looked at with the right lens.", "Law enforcement is a reflection of society. Hear from front-line officers some of the craziest, insane, and secretive aspects of policing. Police officers across the country encounter these types of calls everyday, while trying to hold the thin blue line. Come along on one of the most incredible journeys ever into the world of being a street cop.", "These TRUE stories will take you into the often funny, dark world of policing. So you want to know what it’s like be a police officer? Belt up and jump into the cruiser, we promise it’s a ride you won't forget.", "C.O.P.S. Crazy Un-Offical Police Stories", "is an anthology full of unbelievable, yet true stories that will make you wonder, laugh, and beg for more. It is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy an evening reading while getting more acquainted with police life.", "Order your copy NOW and get ready to meet Spiderman, the Blue Buzzard, the Blue Spartans, and the aluminum foil lady." ]

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[ "Church and community cookbooks are a great southern tradition. The venerable collections of recipes gathered and shared grow into treasured possessions handed down through families, the go-to for instructions on how to make favorite dishes for every occasion.", "Author and food historian Kat Robinson has collected hundreds of Arkansas cookbooks from all over the state and across the decades in an effort to preserve beloved family dishes representing what we once ate in The Natural State. This collection of delicacies has been gathered, curated and redacted from these culinary keepsakes.", "Each of the recipes within this volume was recreated and photographed at the magnificent Culinary Suite at The Writer's Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.", "From three bean salad to squash fritters, Tallerine to green rice, sweet potato casserole to Coca-Cola cake, you'll find 100 mid-century delights within in full-color splendor." ]

[ "Review", "\"", "Arkansas Cookery", ", Robinson's 11th book, is not just a supper table nostalgia-trigger, it's a batch of beloved recipes that were handed down or clipped from local papers and refined, modified and served — almost entirely by women — time and again and then shared with the wider community.\"~", "Sean Clancy,", "Arkansas Democrat-Gazette \"Little Rock-based author Kat Robinson takes her research to the kitchen to conjure beloved dishes preserved in the cookbooks of churches, community groups and organizations from the heart of the 20th Century in her latest book...\"~", "C. C. McCandless", ", KNWA", "About the Author", "Kat Robinson is Arkansas's food historian and most enthusiastic road warrior. The Little Rock-based author is the host of the Emmy-nominated documentary", "Make Room For Pie; A Delicious Slice of The Natural State", "and the Arkansas PBS show", "Home Cooking with Kat and Friends", ", as well as the filmmaker of the 2021 documentary", "Arkansas Dairy Bars: Neat Eats and Cool Treats", ". She is a member of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame committee, a co-chair of the Arkansas Pie Festival, and the Arkansas fellow to the National Food and Beverage Museum.She has written eleven books on food, most notably", "Arkansas Food: The A to Z of Eating in The Natural State", ", an alphabetic guide to the dishes, delights and food traditions that define her home state. Two of her more recent travel guides,", "101 Things to Eat in Arkansas Before You Die", "and", "102 More Things to Eat in Arkansas Before You Die", "define the state's most iconic and trusted eateries. Robinson's", "Another Slice of Arkansas Pie: A Guide to the Best Restaurants, Bakeries, Truck Stops and Food Trucks for Delectable Bites in The Natural State", "outlines more than 400 places to find the dessert, an extraordinary accomplishment that took thousands of miles, hundreds of hours and so many bites to properly document and catalogue.In this book,", "Arkansas Cookery: Retro Recipes from The Natural State", ". Robinson examines mid-century cookbooks from all over Arkansas. Her collection of more than 400 20th Century cookbooks and research into shared recipes, cooking methods and flavors of the era has been brought together for this lovingly photographed collection of foods previous generations brought to the table. The recipes are all redacted and were prepared on location at The Writer's Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs, The nostalgic", "Arkansas Dairy Bars: Neat Eats and Cool Treats", ", the companion book for the film of the same name, is her other 2021 work." ]

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[ "From the author of Are we there yet?, a gorgeous new cover edition of a classic Australian alphabet book. Affectionate, funny, and full of detail, Alison Lester's ABC gives a vivid picture of a child's daily adventures" ]

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[ "At just thirty years of age, Napoleon Bonaparte ruled the most powerful country in Europe. But the journey that led him there was neither inevitable nor smooth.  This authoritative biography focuses on the evolution of Napoleon as a leader and debunks many of the myths that are often repeated about him—sensational myths often propagated by Napoleon himself. Here, Philip Dwyer sheds new light on Napoleon’s inner life—especially his darker side and his passions—to reveal a ruthless, manipulative, driven man whose character has been disguised by the public image he carefully fashioned to suit the purposes of his ambition.", "Dwyer focuses acutely on Napoleon’s formative years, from his Corsican origins to his French education, from his melancholy youth to his flirtation with radicals of the French Revolution, from his first military campaigns in Italy and Egypt to the political-military coup that brought him to power in 1799. One of the first truly modern politicians, Napoleon was a master of “spin,” using the media to project an idealized image of himself. Dwyer’s biography of the young Napoleon provides a fascinating new perspective on one of the great figures of modern history.", "(20080326)" ]

[ "From", "Booklist", "Historical interest in Napoléon seems inexhaustible, a reflection of Napoléon’s success in creating a legend, as biographer Dwyer labels the phenomenon, of his heroic destiny. Recounting the youthful Napoléon’s military and political apprenticeship, Dwyer stresses a combination of more prosaic influences than fate in Napoléon’s rise from Corsican obscurity to leadership of France. At crucial points in his ascent, from obtaining a military scholarship to being enlisted in the 1799 coup that brought him to power, Napoléon enjoyed critical political patronage. In detailing these biographical turning points, Dwyer perceptively appraises traits balancing within Napoléon’s ambitions, in which revolutionary enthusiasm (Napoléon was arrested as a Robespierre supporter) was gradually sapped by cynicism about men and politics. Assessing him as essentially opportunistic, Dwyer makes the case by contrasting what Napoléon said was happening (in contemporaneous and retrospective commentary) with what was actually happening: Napoléon’s categorical military failure in Egypt, for example, was believed a glorious success in France. For readers interested in the French Revolution, Dwyer’s biography possesses attractive narrative fluidity and long-term library value as a research source. --Gilbert Taylor", "Review", "“. . . more than just a canter across familiar terrain…an attractive addition to the literature on one of the most controversial figures in modern European history”—Thomas Munch-Petersen,", "BBC History Magazine", "(Thomas Munch-Petersen", "BBC History Magazine", "20080315)\"An excellent history and a very good read.\"—John Merriman,", "New York Sun", "(John Merriman", "New York Sun", "20080525)\"For readers interested in the French Revolution, Dwyer's biography possesses attractive narrative fluidity and long-term library value as a research source.\"—", "Booklist", "(", "Booklist", "20090210)“Remarkable . . . . Even-handed and authoritative, this fascinating and highly enjoyable book will be an eye opener even to those who think they know the subject well”—Adam Zamoyski,", "Sunday Times of London", "(Adam Zamoyski", "Sunday Times of London", "20090210)\"Philip Dwyer's scrupulously researched new biography", "Napoleon. . .", "reveals the very familiar and unromantic processes by which [Napoleon's] power was acquired, or rather taken, from a public seduced by myths and romantic fictions.\"—David Walton,", "Dallas Morning News", "(David Walton", "Dallas Morning News", ")\"[W]ell-written and thoughtfully argued. . . . one recommended to those interested in . . . Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Revolution. It should also be of great interest to political scientists studying the blend of the political and military arenas personified in one man.\"—Colonel James P. Herson, Jr., Parameters: U.S. Army War College Quarterly (Colonel James P. Herson, Jr.,", "Parameters: U.S. Army War College Quarterly", ")\"Dwyer deserves praise for elements of his fresh, modern approach and exhaustive research. . . . [His] biography is fascinating in its unusual descriptions of Napoleon's tribulations and his motivations.\"—Llewellyn Cook,", "The Journal of Military History", "(Llewellyn Cook", "The Journal of Military History", ")\"Enlightening. . . . An excellent read for the specialist of the French Revolution as well as the specialist in Bonapartism.\"—Anne York,", "The Historian", "(Anne York", "The Historian", ")", "About the Author", "Philip Dwyer is senior lecturer at The University of Newcastle in Australia. He is author or editor of numerous publications on Napoleonic Europe, and is currently writing a biography of Napoleon’s later years.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Join The Wiggles, as Greg, Murray, Anthony, Jeff and their friends make marvelous music, have fun with food, travel around in the Big Red Car, and play with amazing animals--all while teaching important preschool math skills! Come along with Greg, Murray, Anthony and Jeff and learn: Matching, Counting, Problem Solving, Measurement, Shapes and colors/colours, and Logic. (Works only on My First LeapPad Learning System which is sold separately and subject to availability)." ]

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[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Education & Reference" ]

[ "Timothy McFrog's Magical Easter Egg Hunt The Monroe House is more than 100 years old. The first family to live there had eleven children.Point of interest: The the big house remains in the Monroe family to this day. It offers the perfect setting for storytelling. Some stories are true and some ‘not so true’!There is a secret about this house that not many people know. Under the house in the crawl space lives a family of frogs…real life frogs! The main character, Timothy, has lots of adventures! In this storybook, Timothy McFrog’s Magical Easter Egg Hunt, you will read about a real place. Camp Monroe…is right around the corner…through the woods and just a few hops for Timothy’s family and friends…Camp Monroe has a big lake. It’s been a favorite place for the Monroe family since the beginning. Many fond memories are held close to heart." ]

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

[ "The Fragrant Scent", "is the first English translation of the work of the great eighteenth-century scholar Sayyid Abd al-Rahman al-Aydarus. The book is a meditation on the fleeting thoughts that pass through the mind of the spiritual wayfarer, and the author’s aim is to provide guidance for those on the spiritual path. The author draws on a rich selection of authoritative sources to answer key questions about the wayfarer’s experiences, including the Qur’an, the Hadith, Ghazali, Jilani and Abu Madyan. This concise, yet wide-ranging treatise covers topics such as the different types of passing thoughts and their causes, knowledge of the soul and finding the perfect spiritual guide, as well as the necessity of retreat and practicing one’s knowledge. Aydarus was a follower of the famous Ba Alawi Sufi order from Hadhramaut in southern Yemen known for its piety and careful observance of the Shari?a.", "The Fragrant Scent", "reflects the Ba Alawi order’s emphasis on maintaining a balance between the inner and outer worlds, making the work an accessible entry point to understanding the profound spiritual insights and everyday practice of Sufism." ]

[ "About the Author", "Born in southern Yemen,", "Abd al-Rahman al-Aydarus", "was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. He studied the traditional legal and religious sciences with renowned scholars in Yemen, the Hijaz, India and Egypt, where he died in 1192/1778. He attracted many students in the course of his travels and is the author of more than sixty works in Arabic.", "Mokrane Guezzou", "works at the Islamic Foundation, UK. He is the author of", "Shaykh Muhammad al-Hashimi: His Life and Works", "and the translator of Wahidi's", "Asbab al-Nuzul", ", Buzaydi’s", "The Adab of the True Seeker", "and the", "Tafsir Ibn Abbas." ]

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[ "Books", "Religion & Spirituality", "Islam" ]

[ "This book presents the hotly debated question of whether quantum mechanics plays a non-trivial role in biology. In a timely way, it sets out a distinct quantum biology agenda. The burgeoning fields of nanotechnology, biotechnology, quantum technology, and quantum information processing are now strongly converging. The acronym Bins, for Bio-Info-Nano-Systems, has been coined to describe the synergetic interface of these several disciplines. The living cell is an information replicating and processing system that is replete with naturally-evolved nanomachines, which at some level require a quantum mechanical description. As quantum engineering and nanotechnology meet, increasing use will be made of biological structures, or hybrids of biological and fabricated systems, for producing novel devices for information storage and processing and other tasks. An understanding of these systems at a quantum mechanical level will be indispensable." ]

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[ "Books", "Science & Math", "Biological Sciences" ]

[ "En el taller de Santa, la noche antes de la noche antes de Navidad no es momento de para descansar. Los elfos trabajan sin descanso para terminar los últimos juguetes antes de la víspera de Navidad pero Elfie no puede mantener el ritmo. Se tarda demasiado haciendo sus juguetes perfectos y cuando Santa llega a ver cómo va la producción, todos se sorprenden por su reacción." ]

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[ "The Royal Collection of Faberge is one of the largest and most important in existence on a subject that has proved to be of enduring interest to the general reader and expert alike. It includes examples of the famous Faberge eggs, objets d'art, personal jewelry, and the largest collection of Faberge's animal carvings in the world. The added dimension of royal provenance, so closely interlinked with the Russian Imperial family, gives the collection a unique importance. This book explains in detail the formation of the collection, including the establishment of Faberge's London branch in the context of the link between the English, Russian, and Danish royal families. It contains essays on the principal royal collectors and their tastes; on Faberge's influence among contemporary jewelers and goldsmiths, with examples from the work of such preeminent figures as Cartier, Boucheron, and Hahn as well as from the Faberge workshops themselves; and on the \"zoo\" of animal carvings. Detailed descriptions and provenance for every item illustrated are included, as well as new research stemming from Russian archival information that has only recently become accessible to scholars in the West. No definitive guide to the Royal Collection of Faberge or account of its history has ever been published before. Distributed on behalf of the Royal Collection. 220 illustrations, 200 in color." ]

[ "About the Author", "Caroline de Guitaut is Loans Officer for The Queen's Works of Art, and Assistant to the Director of the Royal Collection." ]

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[ "Books", "Arts & Photography", "Decorative Arts & Design" ]

[ "\"A Wallowa Gal\" paints word pictures upon the canvas of Wallowa County, noted as one of Oregon's 7 Wonders. From 2015-2019 Katherine Stickroth's \"Wallowa Gal\" columns in the local newspaper entertained readers with her fun and foibles as she adjusted from being a Mississippi city girl to an outdoorswoman. She included the special people of \"The County,\" those who befriended and guided her as she explored the depths of the Hells Canyon area, the open grass-scape of Zumwalt Prairie, and the heights of the Wallowa Mountains. Her adventures provided times for reflection on family, grandmothering, pets, widowhood, and community.", "From the vista point of one woman's heart, \"A Wallowa Gal\" offers a glimpse into Wallowa County, its unique people and its treasured culture." ]

[ "Review", "Katherine intertwines recollections of her previous life while vividly sharing her thoughts, impressions, and observations of Wallowa County living. Her writings remind us of our own daily experiences in the County that we often take for granted. Readers, enjoy the journey! Charleen Haines- a 53 year resident of Wallowa County.", "A Wallowa Gal is an interesting look at a woman's reinvention of herself at midlife. As she moves to a new and very different life in a remote area of Oregon, Katherine turns her keenly observant eye inward. At times amusing but also insightful, this collection of her columns makes for a great read. Mary Swanson, owner, The Bookloft in Enterprise, Oregon.", "When her husband passed, she gave herself permission to be what has always been in her heart- she is a writer. She made a brave decision, in memory of her husband, to move to Wallowa County. In this corner of Oregon, she found people who became her friends, found writing friends and found herself as if reborn. Debbie Lind, Retired Wallowa Public Library Director.", "About the Author", "Katherine Stickroth's writing captures the beauty of people and nature. As a freelance writer, her abilities span articles that promote regional events, tales for children, human interest stories of local characters, and obituaries of close friends. Writing is my happy place, Stickroth remarks. I enjoy sharing the wonders of life with others." ]

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

[ "Barbie invites the reader to guess what her kitten friends would say if they could talk." ]

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[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Growing Up & Facts of Life" ]

[ "Book by Merritt, Henry F." ]

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

[ "I pray my book reaches out to others who share a deep love and my words touch their life as they read. God gave me another chance at life after a terrible accident in ‘86 and I have so much love to share, I write of the love I feel in my heart that others may share also." ]

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[ "Obviously, I knew better than to take a life — but that was before. Before him.", "The day we met in October of 1997,", "I was working at the District Court in Traverse City, Michigan as a Deputy Clerk. It was like most other days with arraignments, sentencings, civil case hearings and the like. People shuffling in and out, everyone taking care of their important business with court appearances, document filings, paying tickets, fines and bonding loved ones out of jail.", "I loved my job. It was extremely satisfying", "and interesting with constant interaction with all walks of life, including people on either end of the judicial spectrum and many in between. Suddenly, there he was. Tall, handsome, and looking so impressive and important in his Michigan State Police uniform with his hat, gun belt and badge. A powerful man who had chosen a profession to serve and protect. He was extremely friendly and upbeat, smiling profusely. Best of all, he, too, was unattached.", "What could go wrong? He was like a dream man.", "We clicked, immediately, and began dating exclusively. But he was not a dream man. He was a nightmare … as I learned over the next twelve years.", "Twelve years of enduring domestic violence", "at its absolute worst. Constant abuse, control, manipulation, and threats. Sadistic sexual deviance and sexual violence. It was only going to end one way: someone would die in our bed and someone would go to prison for murder.", "This is my story about domestic violence,", "resilience, reckoning and survival." ]

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[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs", "True Crime" ]

[ "\"A fresh breeze of wit and glamour.\" ―", "The Wall Street Journal", "\"Richly evocative of the charms and contradictions of Italy. Brava!” ―Chris Pavone,", "New York Times", "bestselling author", "\"A gorgeously entertaining story about a spirited woman during wartime that manages to be a clever caper at times but taut and profound at others\"*", "What if you found yourself in the middle of a war armed only with lipstick and a sense of humor? Abandoned as a child in Los Angeles in 1931, dust bowl refugee Sally Brady convinces a Hollywood movie star to adopt her, and grows up to be an effervescent gossip columnist secretly satirizing Europe’s upper crust. By 1940 saucy Sally is conquering Fascist-era Rome with cheek and charm. A good deed leaves Sally stranded in wartime Italy, brandishing a biting wit, a fake passport, and an elastic sense of right and wrong. To save her friends and find her way home through a land of besieged castles and villas, Sally must combat tragedy with comedy, tie up pompous bureaucrats in their own red tape, force the cruel to be kind, and unravel the mystery, weight, and meaning of family. Heir to Odysseus’s wiles and Candide’s optimism, Sally Brady is a heroine for the 21st century." ]

[ "Review", "\"Ms. Lynch is generous with the kind of sharp dialogue usually reserved for TV scripts. “For us, love is fun, sex is power, and marriage is business,” says Sally’s starlet benefactress, but for Sally―and this appealing novel―the war brings about a new and more warmhearted code of conduct.\" ―", "The Wall Street Journal", "“[A] powerful story of wealth, poverty, danger and near-death.\" ―", "FIRST for Women", "monthly book club", "\"This fun romp goes back in time to the glory days of old Hollywood.\"―", "Lee Woodruff", "\"A gorgeously entertaining story about a spirited woman during wartime that manages to be a clever caper at times but taut and profound at others, while always richly evocative of the charms and contradictions of Italy. Brava!\"", "―Chris Pavone,", "New York Times", "bestselling author", "“Packed with gusto, wit, and a compelling pace.”―", "Conan O'Brien", "\"Part madcap romp, part World War II thriller―ridiculously entertaining and utterly engrossing!\"―", "Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of", "Be Frank With Me", "\"[A] witty, gritty, outrageous and courageous heroine.\"―", "Virginia Hume, author of", "Haven Point", "\"", "Bridgerton", "meets Italo Calvino....\"―", "Peter Gumbel, author of", "Citizens of Everywhere", "\"", "Highly entertaining.", "..Sally Brady takes hold of this narrative and never lets go. Part Hollywood gossip magazine, war novel, Italian travelogue, and hero’s adventure...wonderfully written.\"", "―Jessica Barksdale Inclán, author of", "The Play’s the Thing", "\"An ambitious, rags-to-riches fantasy with", "a delicious melange", "of movie stars, countesses, artists, farmers, gossip columnists, maids, soldiers, dictators and other colorful characters at every turn.", "I loved it!", "”", "―Glynis Costin, former Milan Bureau Chief of", "W", "and", "WWD", "\"", "Equally funny and heartbreaking...", "Entertaining to the very last page, and", "as full of joy, pathos, and beauty as Italy itself..", ".\"", "―", "Andromeda", "Romano-Lax, author of", "The Spanish Bow", "\"Glamour, romance, humor and peril combine to make the zippy", "Sally Brady's Italian Adventure", "a novel that will tickle you pink.\"", "―", "Diane Leslie, Diesel Bookstore", "About the Author", "Christina Lynch", "’s picaresque journey includes chapters in Chicago and at Harvard, where she was an editor on the", "Harvard Lampoon", ". She was the Milan correspondent for", "W", "magazine and", "Women’s Wear Daily", ", and disappeared for four years in Tuscany. In L.A. she was on the writing staff of", "Unhappily Ever After; Encore, Encore; The Dead Zone", "and", "Wildfire", ". She now lives in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. She is the co-author of two novels under the pen name Magnus Flyte. She teaches at College of the Sequoias. In her own name, Lynch is the author of", "The Italian Party", "and", "Sally Brady's Italian Adventure", "." ]

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[ "The major work and Adorno's culminating achievement. Negative Dialectics is a critique of the philosophies of Kant, Hegel, and Heidegger, and a visionary elaboration of the author's own vision of dialectics." ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "Negative Dialects is a phrase that flouts tradition. As early as Plato, dialectics meant to achieve something positive by means of negation; the thought figure of a 'negation of negation' later became the succinct term. This book seeks to free dialectics from such affirmative traits without reducing its determinacy.", "About the Author", "Theodor W. Adorno (1903-69) was a founder and arguably the foremost thinker of the Frankfurt School. He worked with Max Horkheimer at the New York Institute for Social Research and later taught at the University of Frankfurt until his death in 1969. His work has proved enormously influential in sociology, philosophy and cultural theory." ]

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[ "In a space of just 10” x 39” x 19-1/2”, H.O. Studley managed to arrange – with perfection – more than 250 of his tools into a dovetailed mahogany cabinet that has captivated tens of thousands of woodworkers since it was first unveiled in 1988 on the back cover of Fine Woodworking with a single shocking photograph.After a brief stay at the Smithsonian, the cabinet was sold to a private collector and hasn’t been seen by the public for well over a decade. Studley’s workbench has never been on public view.For the last four years, Donald Williams and a team of supporting characters has been researching, documenting and photographing both the cabinet and Studley’s equally amazing workbench to create “Virtuoso: The Tool Cabinet and Workbench of Henry O. Studley.”This book is the first in-depth examination of one of the most beautiful woodworking tool chests ever constructed and presents the first-ever biography of Studley (1838-1925), a piano and organ builder in Quincy, Mass. In this book, Williams uses original research to answer the questions that flash through the minds of everyone who views the cabinet:How did he build it?How does it work?And why would anyone construct such a monument to his tools?In this book you will find measurements, details and photographs of all the tools in the cabinet. Every swinging frame, hinged panel and nook of this three-dimensional, multi-layered sculpture has been analyzed so you can understand how it folds in on itself like a giant piece of mahogany origami.You will meet the man himself, H.O. Studley, and get a glimpse into the trade of high-end organ and piano makers in 19th- and 20th-century New England.But most of all, you will see the cabinet in a way that only a handful of privileged people ever have. And you will realize that the magazine photograph that electrified the woodworking world in 1988 only scratches the surface of the cabinet’s complete magnificence." ]

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[ "If Phua Chu Kang's yellow boots and permed hair are all you know about Gurmit Singh, you need this book. The actor, host, singer and now entrepreneur, shares not just his funny moments in life but also bares his personal moments in", "What Was I Thinking?", "and proves that the funnyman image is just one of his many Real facets. Read about the first car he drove as a child, the neighbour with the EYE, the rat that almost ate his finger when he was a baby, how he dealt with the loss of his parents and many more stories. Caution: This is how-to book on being a better entertainer, but you will walk away with a better understanding of this man." ]

[ "About the Author", "Gurmit Singh is an award-winning actor, funnyman and TV host. He has acted in movies and TV series. He is most famous for his role as Phua Chu Kang and won five awards for it. He is also a prolific TV host, anchoring shows like", "Gurmit's World", ",", "Singapore Idol", ",", "Tonight with Gurmit", "and the National Day Parade. Gurmit is also a Christian who is passionate about his family. He is happily married to Melissa and they have three children.", "What Was I Thinking?", "is his first book." ]

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[ "Princess Tessandra has every maidenly quality the good fairies could bestow: Compassion, Wisdom, Beauty, Song, Sparkling Wit....and a dreadful curse that threatens her life and the lives of everyone she cares about. You know. The usual Princess stuff. Unfortunately for Tessandra there are no Princes of a mind to risk their lives to save her from her curse, so she will have to do the saving herself. But if Princes could do it, how hard could it be? Between fighting Ogres, meeting Were-Unicorns, and riding Dragons, Tessandra might not have time to mind being cursed a bit!" ]

[ "About the Author", "Andreona Garlid lives in a variety of places with her husband, children, and a random assortment of pets. (Most of which are normal - some of which are not) She wrote this particular book as a present for her eldest daughter's birthday." ]

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[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Science Fiction & Fantasy" ]

[ "When a Vietnamese girl receives a visit from her half-American aunt, brimming curiosity and cultural misperceptions come to the fore.", "Every day nine-year-old Binh sells fruit and sodas to the girls whose families can afford to send them to school, and every night she returns to her one-room home to share a simple meal with her family. Everything changes, however, when her grandmother tells Binh she had a daughter during the war, a child who was sent away to America as a little girl. Now Di Hai — Binh’s aunt, a teacher — is coming to visit, and Binh can’t help but wonder what luxurious gifts she will bring. Yet when Di Hai arrives, there are so many confusing things about her: she’s taller than the men, she’s not married, and her presents are mere trinkets that could have come from Third Aunt’s tourist shop! Still, Binh secretly hopes Di Hai will take her to live in America. Can her aunt live up to her expectations? Carolyn Marsden tells Binh’s story with warmth and sensitivity as she ushers readers into the life and dreams of a young Vietnamese girl." ]

[ "From School Library Journal", "Grade 3–5—Vietnamese and American cultural assumptions are woven seamlessly into the plot in this accessible and inviting story. Nine-year-old Binh is fascinated to know that she has an American aunt, who at age five was sent to the U.S. as part of Operation Babylift. Now Di, 35, comes to Vietnam to visit her birth mother and other relatives. Binh knows that all Americans are rich and imagines her aunt taking her home with her to live in the house that looks so enormous in photos. Binh, too poor to attend school, is embarrassed to tell her aunt that she helps her family eke out a living by selling fruit from a cart, and Di knows little of Vietnamese culture. With some final, brave efforts at communicating, Binh finally helps Di sort out what is and isn't offensive in Vietnam, and the tension is dispelled. Direct language, a balance of simple and complex sentences, and a generous use of white space will pull in younger readers, giving them more depth than is typical in early chapter books. Despite unfamiliar words and a rather large cast of characters, the story of Binh and her family shines through the spare text, creating a welcome chance to experience another culture. Pair this with Andrea Warren's", "Escape from Saigon", "(Farrar, 2004) for a nonfiction look at the same topic.—", "Faith Brautigam, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL", "Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "From", "Booklist", "Binh, a nine-year-old Vietnamese girl, is surprised to learn that her grandmother once had a child with an American soldier. Sent to America for adoption at the end of the war, Thao is now coming for a visit. Binh and her family look forward to meeting the child, some with curiosity about American ways and others with hope that Thao will give them money or even take them to America. The visit brings cultural differences into sharp contrast, but Binh is able to help her aunt understand her family's ways. The author of", "The Gold-Threaded Dress", "(2002) and", "Silk Umbrellas", "(2004), Marsden sensitively portrays expectations and disappointments on both sides, but the main focus is on Binh's thoughts and emotions. Readers will make frequent use of the appended glossary, as Marsden uses Vietnamese words to define family relationships such as", "di hai", "(eldest aunt) as well as terms such as", "bui doi", "(derogatory term for a person of \"mixed blood\"). An unusually accessible introduction to the culture of modern Vietnam.", "Carolyn Phelan", "Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved", "From the Publisher", "When Binh, a Vietnamese girl, receives a visit from her half-American aunt, the whole village brims with curiosity and expectation.", "From the Author", "Carolyn Marsden says, \"In January 2005, I traveled in Vietnam with a Buddhist delegation led by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. The people I met and the stories I heard in Vietnam inspired this story of Binh.\"", "About the Author", "Carolyn Marsden is the author of several acclaimed novels for young readers. She says, \"In January 2005, I traveled in Vietnam with a Buddhist delegation led by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. The people I met and the stories I heard in Vietnam inspired this story of Binh.\"", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Binh shifted her legs. She wiped her forehead with the back of her hand, the air warm from the lingering heat of the day and the eveningcooking fire. What was everyone waiting for? Suddenly, Ba Ngoai folded her hands in her lap, chaining them together, fingers locked. \"I have important news. My daughter is coming to see me.\" She pulled herself up very tall. Binh looked around the room. Daughter? Ma was right here. Whoever could Ba Ngoai be talking about?_______WHEN HEAVEN FELL by Carolyn Marsden. Copyright © 2007 by Carolyn Marsden. Published by Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA.", "Read more" ]

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[ "One of the great breakthroughs in Chinese studies in the early twentieth century was the archaeological identification of the earliest, fully historical dynasty of kings, the Shang (ca. 1300-1050 B.C.E.). The last fifty years have seen major advances in all areas of Chinese archaeology, but recent studies of the Shang, their ancestors, and their contemporaries have been especially rich. Since the last English-language overview of Shang civilization appeared in 1980, the pace of discovery has quickened.", "China in the Early Bronze Age: Shang Civilization", "is the first work in twenty-five years to synthesize current knowledge of the Shang for everyone interested in the origins of Chinese civilization.", "China in the Early Bronze Age", "traces the development of early Bronze Age cultures in North and Northwestern China from about 2000 B.C.E., including the Erlitou culture (often identified with the Xia) and the Erligang culture. Robert L. Thorp introduces major sites, their architectural remains, burials, and material culture, with special attention to jades and bronze. He reviews the many discoveries near Anyang, site of two capitals of the Shang kings. In addition to the topography of these sites, Thorp discusses elite crafts and devotes a chapter to the Shang cult, its divination practices, and its rituals. The volume concludes with a survey of the late Shang world, cultures contemporary with Anyang during the late second millennium B.C.E. Fully documented with references to Chinese archaeological sources and illustrated with more than one hundred line drawings,", "China in the Early Bronze Age", "also includes informative sidebars on related topics and suggested readings.Students of the history and archaeology of early civilizations will find", "China in the Early Bronze Age", "the most up-to-date and wide-ranging introduction to its topic now in print. Scholars in Chinese studies will use this work as a handbook and research guide. This volume makes fascinating reading for anyone interested in the formative stages of Chinese culture." ]

[ "Review", "\"Thorp has packed a massive amount of information in a concise and easily accessible way into well organized chapters. . . . This book is clearly the result of many years of intensive research but appears to the reader to be an effortless achievement.\" ―", "Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies", "Book Description", "Students of the history and archaeology of early civilizations will find China in the Early Bronze Age the most up-to-date and wide-ranging introduction to its topic now in print. Scholars in Chinese studies will use this work as a handbook and research guide. For all readers, this volume makes fascinating reading in the formative stages of Chinese culture accessible.", "From the Publisher", "Robert L. Thorp", "is Professor Emeritus of Chinese Art History and Archaeology at Washington University, St. Louis. He is the author of", "Chinese Art and Culture", ".", "About the Author", "Robert L. Thorp is Professor Emeritus of Chinese Art History and Archaeology at Washington University, St. Louis. He is the author of Chinese Art and Culture.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Books", "Arts & Photography", "History & Criticism" ]

[ "Each year, invisible to the naked eye, millions of migrating shorebirds fly from Australasia to the tidal flats of the Yellow Sea. The migration route encompasses 22 countries and is home to over 50 million migratory waterbirds from over 250 different populations, including 28 globally threatened species. They cross state and provincial boundaries, countries and oceans from their breeding grounds in or near the Arctic Circle, moving through East and Southeast Asia, to arrive in their non-breeding grounds as far south as Australia and New Zealand. Theythen return along similar routes.International cooperation is essential to maintain an unbroken chain of habitats to support these global travelers and their need for stopover sites to rest and refuel along their flyway. This book and its wonderful photographs by Jan van de Kam bring to life the dramatic journeys of migratory shorebirds in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, the importance of their staging sites and the need for international cooperation to maintain this cycle.", "Key features", "• Outstanding photography• Important conservation issues linking USA, Asia and Australasia" ]

[ "Book Description", "Each year, millions of migrating shorebirds fly from Australasia to the tidal flats of the Yellow Sea. The migration route encompasses 22 countries and is home to over 50 million migratory waterbirds from over 250 different populations, including 28 globally threatened species. International cooperation is essential to maintain an unbroken chain of habitats to support these global travelers and their need for stopover sites to rest and refuel along their flyway. This book and its wonderful photographs by Jan van de Kam bring to life the dramatic journeys of migratory shorebirds in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, the importance of their staging sites and the need for international cooperation to maintain this cycle.", "About the Author", "Danny Rogers is a shorebird biologist for the Arthur Rylah Institute (Department of Sustainability and Environment, Australia).Phil Battley is a zoology lecturer in the Ecology Group at Massey University, New Zealand.Brian MacCaffery has studied Arctic-breeding birds for three decades. He worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge for 20 years.Jan Lewis lives in Broome, NW Australia and has close connections to Broome Bird Observatory and the research work undertaken in Roebuck Bay.Theunis Piersma is an evolutionary biologist and leads research teams at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) and the University of Gronigen." ]

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[ "Books", "Science & Math", "Biological Sciences" ]

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[ "Books", "Politics & Social Sciences", "Politics & Government", "Public Affairs & Policy", "Environmental Policy" ]

[ "Having endured the tragic kidnapping of his only sister, Brody James left the safe confines of the United States in search of his true identity. With guidance from his mentor, the Mercenary Sting Ray, Brody disappears for a decade leaving behind family and friends.Now, Brody returns home, unfortunately suffering from recent memory lost. At a family gathering Brody is approached by his cousin Franklin, a Texas state Detective and their twin cousins, Private Investigators Saundra and Shondra for assistance in a cold case. Feeling obligated due to their strong bond and peer pressure, Brody agrees to join the case.As they search for clues to crack this cold case, Brody is forced to deal with personal issues. Issues that has haunted him for well over a decade nows. Can Brody assist his cousins on cracking this cold case? Or will the pressure of this case be too much to handle, while reuniting with family and struggling to regain his memory?" ]

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[ "Personal Finance teaches students how to save and invest, manage student loans, decrease credit card debt, find reliable financial online and much more. Throughout the text, students receive advice from personal finance experts, and encounter a variety of real-life scenarios featuring people facing a wide range of financial challenges. The Eighth Edition also includes an easy-to-use guide to recent changes in tax laws, updated graphics and a more sophisticated color scheme, and coverage of the latest trends and topics." ]

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[ "Books", "Business & Money", "Personal Finance" ]

[ "Patent litigation can be a dizzying maze for the uninitiated. The substantive law, procedures, lingo, and various quirks inherent in this type of lawsuit can appear extremely complex—even mysterious—for those not intimately familiar with the process.", "But have no fear. In", "Patent Litigation Primer", ", author Robert A. Klinck helps to demystify the patent lawsuit procedure for the inventors, business owners, investors, and other participants who might be new to the game.", "This eye-opening book is designed to provide readers with a working knowledge of the relevant, essential issues by breaking them down into informative yet accessible sections. Divided into five parts that provide material on basic framework, fundamental legal issues, the litigation process, mechanisms for obtaining patent office review, and frequently asked questions,", "Patent Litigation Primer", "proves itself equally useful and readable for lawyers and laypeople.", "Providing an educational yet reasonable overview of this difficult subject matter, Klinck offers an essential resource for anyone interested in developing a basic understanding of patent litigation." ]

[ "Review", "\"A concise guide to the maddening complexities of patent law.\"", "-Kirkus Reviews", "\"A well-designed reference work for anyone who needs a quick understanding of the patenting process.\"", "-Kirkus Reviews", "From the Back Cover", "Are you an inventor considering filing a patent infringement lawsuit?  Are you a business owner who has been accused of patent infringement?  Are you an investor wondering how a patent lawsuit might affect one of your businesses? Are you a lawyer who regularly advises any of these parties?   If so,", "Patent Litigation Primer", "is the book for you. With information gleaned from his years of experience in patent infringement litigation and licensing, author Robert A. Klinck simplifies the seemingly confusing issues surrounding the process to provide you with detailed yet clear information.   Designed for the layperson but equally useful for attorneys new to patent litigation, this unique book offers a comprehensive overview of the substantive law and procedural quirks of patent cases to help decipher the host of elements involved--and provide a basic and helpful guide for the uninitiated." ]

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[ "Books", "Law", "Intellectual Property" ]

[ "The Baby Chicks Are Singing / Los Pollitos Dicen by Wolff, Ashley [LB Kids, 2..." ]

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[ "When horror writer Nick Steen gets sucked into a cursed typewriter by the terrifying Type-Face, Dark Lord of the Prolix, the hellish visions inside his head are unleashed for real. Forced to fight his escaping imagination—now leaking out of his own brain—Nick must defend the town of Stalkford from his own fictional horrors, including avascular-necrosis-obsessed serial killer Nelson Strain and Nick’s dreaded throppleganger, the Dark Third.Can he and Roz, his frequently incorrect female editor, hunt down these incarnate denizens of Nick’s rampaging imaginata before they destroy Stalkford, outer Stalkford and possibly slightly further?From the twisted genius of horror master Garth Marenghi—Frighternerman, Darkscribe, Doomsage (plus Man-Shee)—come three dark tales from his long-lost multi-volume epic:", "TerrorTome", "." ]

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[ "What is pgRouting? It's a PostgreSQL extension for developing network routing applications and doing graph analysis.", "Interested in pgRouting? If so, chances are you already use PostGIS, the spatial extender for the PostgreSQL database management system. So when you've got PostGIS, why do you need pgRouting? PostGIS is a great tool for molding geometries and doing proximity analysis, however, it falls short when your proximity analysis involves constrained paths such as driving along a road or biking along defined paths.", "PostGIS alone can't help you apply costs and resource constraints to your travels, such as traffic congestion, mileage restrictions, or allocating resources like vehicles. pgRouting is a complement to PostGIS that allows you to incorporate costs and path restrictions to your proximity analysis.", "pgRouting is well suited to building travel navigation systems and computing driving distance polygons for places of interest. While the main focus of pgRouting is GIS applications, it can be used for non-GIS resource management and routing applications.", "This book will give you all the tools and information you need to get started with pgRouting, as well as complete code examples and even how to deploy your project to the web." ]

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[ "Books", "Computers & Technology", "Databases & Big Data" ]

[ "A beautiful program to teach our daughters the charming aspects of the virtue of hospitality, using literature and holy inspirations of our Faith and Our Lady. This program employs practical examples to help Catholic moms pass on to their daughters the lovely, gentle, and charming ways of a true woman of the Kingdom." ]

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[ "Currents of Power: A Modern Political Novel is a behind-the-scenes glimpse at a year-long political campaign for a statewide office in a major industrial state. We are introduced to eight very different - and very human - candidates who leap into the statewide arena. We share their various paths to power, their motivations, schemes and passions. The reader is given a front-row seat to the drama of a of a modern campaign: the grand strategies, brutal revelations and nuts-and-bolts techniques of state-of-the-art politics. The book is a poignant love story and droll commentary of 21st Century life. Lyrical and expressionistic, Currents of Power: A Modern Political Novel describes the kaleidoscope of unique characters and perfect moments that swirl through a statewide race. The author likens ever shifting political forces to the complex currents flowing in rivers. After reading Currents of Power: A Modern Political Novel, the reader will never view politics - or rivers - in the same light." ]

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