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[ "Everyone wants to be loved and accepted!", "Furever Home", "is the story of a stray kitten who felt the very same way when placed in a new home with several other fur babies already living there, not wanting to welcome her wholeheartedly. Will time together make a difference?" ]

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

[ "You’ve got a story to tell and you are super excited to get it out to the masses. You want to write books, magazine articles, blogs, and newspaper features. But there is one problem: You don’t know how! There are so many books out there about how to get published and get rich quick writing a ton of books everyday, to be sure. So, why would you need another one? I am so glad you asked. “Making All the Write Moves: Connecting Great Work with Great Profits” was written with you in mind. Your passion has driven you to seek the best publishing options. There is little that would interrupt this process more than producing subpar work. With so many books and other materials out there, how will you distinguish yourself? How will you create something that will please those who have spent their hard earned cash to receive, and increase the chances they will recommend your work to others? We will examine what it takes to publish quality materials you can feel confident will satisfy your readers while increasing your profits. Everyone wants to make money, but not everyone is patient enough to perfect their craft and produce the best product possible. This book is not only for new authors. Even seasoned professionals can benefit by honing their skills further and continuing to provide great content. Editors will find this to be a great resource to recommend to writers as well as those they may be considering for future publication.Take the plunge! Be exceptional! But please invest the time to connect great work with great profits and you will not be sorry." ]

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[ "Books", "Reference", "Writing, Research & Publishing Guides" ]

[ "Since its earliest days,", "The New Yorker", "has been a tastemaker–literally. As the home of A. J. Liebling, Joseph Wechsberg, and M.F.K. Fisher, who practically invented American food writing, the magazine established a tradition that is carried forward today by irrepressible literary gastronomes, including Calvin Trillin, Bill Buford, Adam Gopnik, Jane Kramer, and Anthony Bourdain. Now, in this indispensable collection,", "The New Yorker", "dishes up a feast of delicious writing on food and drink, seasoned with a generous dash of cartoons. Whether you’re in the mood for snacking on humor pieces and cartoons or for savoring classic profiles of great chefs and great eaters, these offerings, from every age of The New Yorker’s fabled eighty-year history, are sure to satisfy every taste. There are memoirs, short stories, tell-alls, and poems–ranging in tone from sweet to sour and in subject from soup to nuts.M.F.K. Fisher pays homage to “cookery witches,” those mysterious cooks who possess “an uncanny power over food,” while John McPhee valiantly trails an inveterate forager and is rewarded with stewed persimmons and white-pine-needle tea. There is Roald Dahl’s famous story “Taste,” in which a wine snob’s palate comes in for some unwelcome scrutiny, and Julian Barnes’s ingenious tale of a lifelong gourmand who goes on a very peculiar diet for still more peculiar reasons. Adam Gopnik asks if French cuisine is done for, and Calvin Trillin investigates whether people can actually taste the difference between red wine and white. We journey with Susan Orlean as she distills the essence of Cuba in the story of a single restaurant, and with Judith Thurman as she investigates the arcane practices of Japan’s tofu masters. Closer to home, Joseph Mitchell celebrates the old New York tradition of the beefsteak dinner, and Mark Singer shadows the city’s foremost fisherman-chef.Selected from the magazine’s plentiful larder,", "Secret Ingredients", "celebrates all forms of gustatory delight." ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "Starred Review. This volume of food writing from the New Yorker proves again that famous weekly's reputation for literary and journalistic excellence. An anthology of reporting both recent and vintage, this book takes readers from the oyster beds of Long Island to the bistros of Paris, from artisanal tofu joints in Japan to a Miami restaurant serving Basque food to homesick Cubans. Along the way, lucky readers get to travel to fun food towns like San Francisco and New York, drink martinis with Roger Angell, make fun of menus with Steve Martin and reminisce about Julia Child's winsome public television series. A particularly wonderful profile introduces a wild-foods forager capable of making a ten course meal from ingredients in the field near his house; he and the author dine on cattails and watercress while canoeing through an icy November river. Another winning profile explores the life and times of a cheese-making nun with a Ph.D. in microbiology. But perhaps the greatest pleasure here is the gorgeous prose of masters like M.F.K. Fisher and A.J. Liebling. Liebling, in particular, knows how to turn meals into stories; though he wrote of Paris before the war, his descriptions are so immediate and enticing a reader wants to run out and buy the first plane ticket to France. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "About the Author", "David Remnick is the editor of", "The New Yorker." ]

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[ "Books", "Cookbooks, Food & Wine", "Cooking Education & Reference" ]

[ "When Tori took a job at the Rocking C ranch, nobody told her an ornery cowboy came with it. As a former nurse, Tori knew she could help Matt Clayton get back on his feet. The only obstacle was the injured bronc rider himself…An accident may have ended his rodeo career, but Matt wasn't one to back down from a challenge! Now one bossy redhead was about to meet her match! But Tori was hiding something.Would Tori's secret force her to leave Matt and the feelings he was awakening in her? Or could love work its healing magic on them both, making this a homecoming neither would forget?" ]

[ "About the Author", "Twenty-four years ago,", "USA Today", "bestselling author Judy Duarte couldn’t shake the dream of creating a story of her own. That dream became a reality in 2002, when Harlequin released the first of more than sixty books. Judy's stories have touched the hearts of readers around the world. A two-time Rita finalist, Judy's books won two Maggies and a National Reader’s Choice Award. You can contact her at", "www.judyduarte.com", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Tori McKenzie slapped her hands on her denim-clad hips and studied the twenty-six-year-old man sitting before her, defiance etched in bold strokes across his handsome face.", "She'd taken all she could stand from Matthew Clayton, and even a softie like her was bound to explode sometime. \"Are you immune to the feelings of others? You've made the poor cook cry three times this week. And she doesn't deserve it.\"", "The afternoon sun slanting through the window highlighted strands of gold in Matt's uncombed, chestnut-colored hair. If he'd been going for the rugged, sexy look, his tousled locks and unshaven appearance would be enough to cause a flock of buckle bunnies to swoon.", "But Tori knew better than that. Matt didn't seem to care about anything these days. Not even his appearance.", "If she hadn't been a registered nurse once upon a time and sworn to promote healing, she would have ditched this thankless assignment the moment Gran-ny—Tori's employer and Matt's sweet, elderly mother—had suggested it.", "As it was, now she was stuck trying to get through to the stubborn man who refused to let anyone break down the walls he'd put up.", "\"I just want to be left alone,\" he said. \"Can't you and the cook get that through your pretty little heads?\"", "Tori wasn't prone to violence, particularly when the target was a man who'd been confined to a wheelchair following a tragic car accident, but she had a growing compulsion to grab him by the scruff of his shirt and shake some sense into him.", "Instead she muttered, \"A lot you know.\"", "Matt relaxed his rebellious pose, allowing himself to sit easier in that chair than a former rodeo cowboy ought to. \"Now, listen here, Red—\"", "\"Don't call me Red.\" He couldn't know that the childhood taunt still rubbed her the wrong way, and telling him might actually make his mood worse, but her patience had run thin today. \"You have no idea how old that nickname has gotten or what negative connotations it holds for me. Call me Tori. Or Ms. McKenzie, if you prefer.\"", "\"All right.\" He crossed his arms over his chest. \"Then Miz McKenzie it is. But either way, I'm still not interested in your help or your sympathy. And you can pass that info on to Connie, too. She was hired to cook, and you signed on to clean the house and do laundry—not babysit me. So go peddle your damn TLC elsewhere.\"", "\"I have nowhere else to peddle it.\" And that was the truth. Tori had left her job at the hospital and had no intention of applying for another position elsewhere—at least, not in the near future.", "Nor was she ready to provide references and offer any explanations.", "She wasn't sure what had gone down in her personnel file after her brother's foolish crime, but she'd been officially reprimanded about it.", "And the entire situation had been embarrassing— painfully so.", "Someday she'd go back to nursing, she supposed. But right now, she was still licking her wounds.", "\"Well, I don't need your golly-gee, everything's-turning-up-roses attitude,\" Matt said. \"So why don't you find something else to do and leave me alone?\"", "\"Because I need your help.\"", "His brow furrowed and his right eye twitched. \"What do you want", "me", "to do? Reach something for you? Maybe run out to the barn and saddle a horse so you can go out riding?\"", "\"Actually,\" she said, \"your mother's birthday is coming up in a few weeks. And I need help planning a party.\"", "He blew out a snortlike breath. \"I don't", "do", "parties.\"", "\"She's going to be eighty.\" Tori made her way toward his wheelchair, as though they'd broached some kind of friendship when that couldn't be any further from the truth. \"And you and I are going to figure out a way to surprise her.\"", "\"Good luck with that. People in town have been trying to plan celebrations behind her back for as long as I can remember, and she always catches wind of it. No one surprises Granny.\"", "\"You and I will.\"", "He reached over to the lamp table and took a glass of amber-colored liquid, which could be either melted-down iced tea or whiskey.", "She suspected it was the latter, although she couldn't be sure unless she got close enough to catch a whiff of his breath.", "\"I told you before,\" he said. \"I don't", "do", "parties.\"", "\"And I told", "you,", "Granny is going to be eighty in a few weeks. That's a very big deal. Do you realize this could be the last birthday party she ever has?\"", "\"Don't say that!\" His words came out sharp, abrupt. And his response was the first sign of any tender feelings he might have bottled up with all that grief he'd undoubtedly suppressed.", "Good. That meant she was making progress. So she was glad she'd thrown out her ace in the hole—his deep love for and devotion to the woman who'd raised him.", "Granny had been a childless widow who was pushing sixty when she adopted Jared, her oldest son. Matt, the youngest, had come next, followed a year later by Greg, whom Tori had never met.", "The homeless boys hadn't had any kind of future to look forward to when Granny had opened her heart and her home to them. And as a result, they each loved her unconditionally.", "Tori got behind Matt and began to push his wheelchair, just as she'd been pushing him emotionally for the past few minutes, pressing him to do what was best for him.", "\"What in the hell do you think you're doing?\" he asked.", "\"Taking you outside.\"", "\"And", "then", "what are you planning to do? Push me down the steps?\"", "\"Would you blame me if I did?\"", "He grunted as though he knew how difficult he could be, how miserable he'd become to anyone who got within five feet of him.", "\"The foreman had a couple of the ranch hands build a ramp from the mudroom into the yard so that you can get in and out easier.\" She didn't dare admit that the men had done so at her request.", "\"What if I don't want to get in and out?\" He turned his neck, glancing over his shoulder at her. His gaze locked on hers as she continued taking him where he didn't want to go. \"Did you hear what I said? I don't", "want", "to go outside.\"", "\"You don't seem to give a darn about anyone else's feelings around here,\" she said, catching a whiff of alcohol on his breath. \"Why should I care about yours?\"", "\"Because you're a pushy little thing. Did anyone ever tell you that you remind them of a bantam rooster when you get your feathers ruffled?\"", "\"No. But thank you. I do believe that's more accurate than what you called me yesterday.\"", "\"You mean carrot top?\"", "\"Carrot tops are green.\"", "\"So they are.\"", "She'd been warned that he could be especially surly and ornery when he drank, so she'd have to keep that in mind as she chipped away at his barriers. She might have pushed him too hard today already, but she couldn't very well backpedal now.", "In the kitchen she stopped long enough to open the plastic container in which Connie, the new cook, kept the leftover goodies and sweets she'd made, and Tori grabbed two chocolate chip cookies, handing one to Matt. Then she continued to take him through the mudroom to the back door.", "As she began to steer him down the wooden planks the ranch hands had built, the slope and his weight caused the chair to pick up momentum. \"Uh-oh.\"", "He grabbed for the top of the wheels with hands that still bore the calluses of a man who'd worked with cattle and horses all his life. His efforts crushed the cookie she'd given him a moment ago. \"Dammit, Tori. Are you trying to kill me?\"", "\"Actually, the thought crossed my mind earlier, but I suspect Granny would like to have you around, at least until her birthday.\" Tori continued along the dirt pathway to the barn.", "\"Where do you think you're taking me?\"", "\"I have an idea for the party, and I want to get your thoughts on it.\"", "\"I don't see why. You seem hell-bent on having your own way no matter what I say.\"", "Actually, she was hoping that the fresh air and sunshine would brighten his mood. That maybe, if he were able to inhale the familiar smells of the ranch, the animals, the alfalfa and oats, he'd remember what he'd liked about life—before the accident had taken all he loved away from him.", "Jared had said that Matt had been a rodeo cowboy, that he'd always enjoyed life and had lived it to the fullest. But after the accident that had crushed his legs and killed his fiancée and her young son, Matt no longer cared whether he lived or died. And apparently, that meant he didn't care if he walked again, either.", "According to Jared, Matt's doctor had wanted him to start physical therapy, but for some reason he'd chosen not to.", "So the nurse in Tori was determined to pull him out of the blue funk he'd slipped into, even if it was the last thing she did.", "Sometimes life dealt a sucky blow to people—or sometimes more than that, as it had to her. And a person just had to make the best of it.", "She pushed Matt through the open doorway into the barn, where the scent of oats and horse and leather was especially strong. A couple of broodmares and their colts were stabled along the side walls.", "\"What are we doing in here?\" Matt asked.", "\"Checking out the setting of the party.\"", "\"You can't be serious. You want to have a party in the barn?\"", "\"Well, we could at least hide the people in here.\" She studied the interior. \"You have to admit, it limits the amount of decorating we'd need to do if we chose a cowboy theme. Hey, what do you think about hiring a country-western band?\"", "He scoffed. \"And how about pony rides for all the guests? And maybe a piñata filled with candy under the tree in the front yard.\"", "She wondered what his voice actually sounded like without the ever-present surly tone. She really didn't know the real Matt. Only that he'd been a rising star on the rodeo circuit and could no longer compete because of his injuries.", "\"I'd like to surprise Granny,\" she said. \"And where better than right under her nose? She goes to church each Sunday. We could have everyone arrive after she leaves. We can hide the vehicles, then set up all the food in here. I think we can pull it off.\"", "\"If you're dead set on having it at the ranch, why not have it out near the lake?\"", "\"Ooh. That's an even better idea. ..." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "United States" ]

[ "THREE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED EPIC SCIENCE FICTION NOVELS TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME from the Under Jurisdiction series by John W. Campbell award finalist Susan R. Matthews. THE SECOND OF TWO SERIES OMNIBUS VOLUMES following", "Fleet Inquisitor", ". This volume includes series entries", "Hour of Judgment, The Devil and Deep Space", ", and", "Warring States", ".", "Fleet Renegade", "will be followed by the new Under Jurisdiction novel", "Blood Enemies", ".", "Hour of Judgment", "Burkhayden is a subject colony, leased by the Bench to a Dolgorukij familial corporation for economic exploitation. When a Nurail woman from the service house is brutally raped and beaten, Andrej Koscuisko –- Ship’s Inquisitor on board the Jurisdiction Fleet Ship", "Ragnarok", "–- is called upon to render services under contract. Before one fateful night is out Andrej Koscuisko will put himself under sentence of death by doing what he realizes at last he should have done from the beginning. And Port Burkhayden will burn.", "The Devil and Deep Space", "Andrej Koscuisko, the", "Ragnarok", "’s Ship's Inquisitor, is going home on leave. His ship of assignment is participating in training exercises, and when an observer station unexpectedly explodes. Andrej will have to fight Fleet itself to bring the", "Ragnarok", "the only thing that can save the ship and crew from destruction –- a single piece of evidence with the potential to change the course of the history of Jurisdiction Space forever.", "Warring States", "Chilleau Judiciary’s senior administrative officer has been murdered in the very heart of Chambers. Bench Intelligence Specialist Jils Ivers has been unable to ferret out the perpetrator, and that means she’s the Bench’s prime candidate for execution –- so that justice may be seen to have been done, whether or not she is guilty. Andrej Koscuisko means to take this opportunity to execute a daring theft. And if he is successful, the rule of Law will be rocked to its very core, and the fundamental nature of the Bench will be changed forever.", "About", "Fleet Renegade", ":", "\"Starting with", "An Exchange of Hostages", ", I", "devoured", "Susan R. Matthews 'Koscuisko' novels—all six of them—when they first appeared. Books with this much courage, clarity, and empathy are rare. The Under Jurisdiction series is a remarkable and unprecedented accomplishment.”—Stephen R. Donaldson,", "New York Times", "best-selling author of the Thomas Covenant series.", "More praise for Susan R. Matthews:", "“[Matthews] brilliantly uses science fiction’s freedom of creation to make a world in which she can explore deep moral conflicts.”—", "Denver Post", "“. . . has a dark energy . . . an extremely compelling read.”—", "New York Review of Science Fiction", "“A chilling and engaging novel of false accusation and the power of personal responsibility.”—", "Booklist", "on", "Angel of Drestruction", "“A tightly woven space opera full of grand heroic gestures and characters strong enough to sustain all the action.”—", "Booklist", "on", "The Devil and Deep Space" ]

[ "About the Author", "Susan R. Matthews", "was raised in a military family and spent her younger years living around the globe in a myriad of places including Germany, both coasts of the U.S., and India. Often cut off from television and other media, she read voraciously. Her first encounters with science fiction came via classics such as", "I, Robot", "and", "Stranger in a Strange Land.", "Matthews' debut novel,", "An Exchange of Hostages,", "the first entry in her critically acclaimed Under Jurisdiction series, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award. Matthews was also a finalist for the John W. Campbell award for best new writer. There are now seven novels in the Under Jurisdiction series. The first six are collected in two omnibus editions:", "Fleet Inquisitor", "and upcoming", "Fleet Renegade.", "The newest entry in the series is", "Blood Enemies,", "published by Baen Books. Matthews lives in Seattle with her wife, Maggie, and two delightful dogs. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army, where she served as operations and security officer of a combat support hospital. She is also an avid HAM radio operator." ]

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

[ "Every Woman's Privilege" ]

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[ "Books", "Religion & Spirituality" ]

[ "In the Shadows of the Whispering Pines is a journey back into a time of innocence. The author shares personal stories that relate to any who grew up in the 50-60's era; yet he transcends time barriers with stories all ages can relate. You will laugh, and you will cry, but most of all you will reflect upon your own childhood, and recall those precious memories of yesterday. Testimonials include: \"It was like I became the author\", \"I couldn't put it down\", and \"I was mesmerized by the stories Mr. Chaltas shared. I felt like I was watching him grow up through his writings.\" The author has captured the essence of childhood during that era. A must read..." ]

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

[ "God & Hip Hop Kids Presents:“DON’T FIGHT JUST WRITE” &“RAPPERS ARE WRITERS”G-GratitudeO-OptimismD-Determination K➡️KindnessI➡️IntegrityD➡️DiligenceS➡️Success ☑️🎤H. I. P ➖H.O. P🎶📕Having Discipline Creates Excellence 📕Intelligence comes From Learning 📕Personal Responsibility Is Key📕Helping Others is Cool📕Opportunities come to Everyone 📕Perseverance Increases Confidence" ]

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[ "Books", "Arts & Photography", "Music" ]

[ "Life is made up of moments - small moments, great moments, moments of setbacks, moments of celebration and moments of letting go and moving on. No moment is insignificant; however, it’s our toughest, most challenging moments that have the most lasting effect on our lives. Whether small or great, moments can either break you or build you. But when those moments come, we can summon our inner power and define the moment instead of letting it define us. This book is designed to empower, inspire and encourage you in the midst of those experiences that challenge us all. The hope is that as you read this book, and as you go through those moments, they will not result in what would seem to be your untimely death but they will be the stepping stones to building a stronger, wiser, and resilient life. The inspiring words of this book will uplift you into the bliss that awaits you as you rise to the next level of living." ]

[ "About the Author", "Born in Chicago, Jeff Newton, grew up in the loving home of his father, W.J. Newton and mother, Daisy. He has five sisters and three brothers. Upon graduation from high school, Pastor Jeff attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he majored in Business Management. There he joined the prestigious fraternity of social action, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. He has been married for 25 years to his wonderful wife, Brandla. They have birthed and nurtured into adulthood three children, Jeffrey Jr., Justin and Jayla. His professional career as a leader spans 27 years as Director of Customer Service at the National Safety Council and later a Director of Production Planning at Cintas Corporation until he resigned in 2003. Since 2004, he has been Associate Pastor to one of the nation's most prolific and dynamic leaders of the 21st Century, Apostle H. Daniel Wilson, Senior Pastor of Valley Kingdom Ministries International (VKMI), one of the most innovative and progressive ministries of our time. Jeff serves as Lead Pastor of Ministries, where he oversees 60+ ministries, 75+ leaders, over 300 volunteers, and the budgets associated with them. His gift of administration also allowed him to give leadership to the management of the internationally renowned, Stellar Award winning, Praise & Worship Team, Shekinah Glory Ministry. He is also the Overseer of the Media Department, the outlet of audio, CD, DVD and video production at VKMI. Jeff is the CEO of Momentum Center Coaching & Mentoring where he is a Mentor/Life Coach and the President of the Board of the Country Club Hills Youth Football & Cheerleading Foundation who serve over 200 youth in his community. Jeff effectively delivers his gift of speaking and coaching with passion, and demonstrates the love and acceptance through his works that this generation cries out for." ]

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[ "Books", "Self-Help" ]

[ "This book is completely in English with totally the same materials as the original edition." ]

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[ "Dit is de kleurboekversie van \"Sam is te verlegen om Hallo te zeggen\". Het boek bevat dezelfde plaatjes als het originele verhalenboek, maar dan in zwart-wit om in te kleuren.Er zijn meerdere blanco pagina's in het boek. Dit is om ervoor te zorgen dat een te enthousiaste kleurtechniek niet uitloopt op de andere bladzijde en het plezier van het inkleuren van de volgende pagina verstoort. Als u viltstiften wilt gebruiken, kunt u overwegen een extra stuk papier tussen de pagina's te leggen.Wist u dat \"Sam is te verlegen om Hallo te zeggen\" ook verkrijgbaar is in andere talen? U kunt bijvoorbeeld het verhalenboek (of luisterboek!) in één taal kopen en het kleurboek in een andere taal. Veel plezier!Het verhaal: Sam verbergt zich als het tijd is om vrienden en familie te groeten. Zijn verlegenheid brengt hem steeds in gekke situaties totdat Mama Beer hem leert om netjes 'hallo' te zeggen. Dit kinderboek is voor introverte en verlegen kinderen bedoeld. Met behulp van schattige illustraties kunnen ouders en pedagogen het gesprek over verlegenheid en sociale vaardigheden aangaan. De kersverse auteur Christina Louise schrijft vanuit haar hart. Ze is zelf introvert en begrijpt heel goed de problemen waarmee kinderen kunnen worden geconfronteerd." ]

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

[ "“Soon, you will have a baby brother.”", "Octavia and Ludovic can’t wait to meet their new sibling and have lots of fun together. But when the baby arrives, they discover he isn’t much fun at all.", "How will they ever make memories with a sleeping, eating, burping, and crying baby?", "Octavia and Ludovic Welcome Baby Brother is an amusing story about three siblings who must learn to love, laugh, and bond, even if it isn’t easy.Discover the joy of siblinghood with Octavia and Ludovic in", "Octavia and Ludovic Welcome Baby Brother", "! Reading this book will take readers on an emotional journey as they follow the story of Octavia and Ludovic as they learn how to welcome a new baby brother into their family. With this book, readers will:• Find out how to strengthen relationships with siblings through real-world scenarios.• Feel inspired to build strong, loving bonds between siblings from an early age.Octavia and Ludovic Welcome Baby Brother includes helpful tips for creating strong sibling relationships." ]

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

[ "Bright, clean dust jacket has light edge wear. Text is perfect. Same day shipping." ]

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

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

[ "In this book, Sam M. Intrator analyzes powerful learning moments in a high school classroom. He offers five detailed case study portraits of these experiences, describing in each case how the teacher shaped the culture of the class, made critical pedagogical decisions, and connected students to the subject matter. He confirms that teachers can set the stage to encourage more magical learning moments and suggests numerous practical ideas to help them do so." ]

[ "From the Inside Flap", "\"Great teachers, like Sam Intrator, know what matters most in the classroom. They connect, care, conspire with students; they listen, laugh, and love them into learning. With this terrific book, we can too.\" - Rick Jackson, co-director, Center for Teacher Formation", "\"If you seek faith and hope, I invite you to spend a day here with Mr. Quinn, a master teacher, and Sam Intrator, a master writer.\" - Marianne Novak Houston, facilitator, International Courage to Teach Program", "\"In this beautifully written book Sam Intrator lets us in to the detailed workings of the teaching/learning relationship at its best.\" - Denise Clark Pope, author of Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students", "\"Sam Intrator is one of the brightest lights in education today. His excellence as a teacher, his commitment to our public schools, his passion for the well-being of the young and those who teach them, his remarkable way with words, and his unwavering integrity mark him as a key leader in the rising generation of scholar-activists who can help bring meaning and purpose back to education. But do not take my word on this. Find out for yourself by reading this lively, compelling, wise, and truly extraordinary book.\" - Parker J. Palmer, author of The Courage to Teach and Let Your Life Speak", "\"Intrator is both thoughtful and articulate in this study of educationally vital moments. His book is engaging, intriguing, and inspiring.\" - Robert W. Roeser, Stanford University", "From the Back Cover", "\"Intrator is both thoughtful and articulate in this study of educationally vital moments. His book is engaging, intriguing, and inspiring.\"-Robert W. Roeser, Stanford University; \"In this beautifully written book Sam Intrator lets us in to the detailed workings of the teaching/learning relationship at its best.\"-Denise Clark Pope, author of Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students", "About the Author", "Sam M. Intrator is assistant professor of education and child study at Smith College.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Books", "Education & Teaching", "Schools & Teaching" ]

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[ "Books", "Libros en español" ]

[ "Contains articles on fishing, camping, dogs, guns, ammunition and hunting in the US. Includes articles on trapping fur bearing animals, sale of pelts and prices, outdoor questions and answers and conservation." ]

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[ "Wooing Wu is a classic love story. First, mix one poet/teacher in his forties, twice divorced, and gun shy when it comes to commitment and then add a beautiful Chinese immigrant. Throw in cultural differences, false hopes, and misunderstandings, add the usual assortment of friends, whiskey, steamed flounder, and a night of karaoke and you have a New York love story like no other." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Dramas & Plays" ]

[ "A biography of Camu." ]

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[ "In the first book of the Kristalized Kuties series,", "How to Save Time and Tangles", "was created to inspire those with a naturally curly texture to love and appreciate their hair. Hair appreciation stems from taking the necessary steps to ensure the health of your hair. We all know that curly hair tends to tangle and is very time-consuming on wash day.", "How to Save Time and Tangles", "is a step-by-step guide to proper hair care. Each Kristalized Kutie will learn basic hair skills to help them in their hair journey. In this book, you will find that each step will walk you through shampooing, conditioning, detangling, preparing the hair for styling, and even a nighttime routine. After reading, you will walk away with all the tools you need to properly take care of your hair." ]

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[ "Books", "Health, Fitness & Dieting", "Beauty, Grooming, & Style" ]

[ "Brain training just a few minutes each day has been shown to bring lasting gains in cognitive fitness. Test yourself with a variety of new challenges to improve memory, logic, and reasoning, visual and spatial awareness, and language and math skills. Features over 300 illustrated puzzles to stimulate and entertain!" ]

[ "About the Author", "Dr. Gareth Moore", "is an expert in artificial intelligence and a Ph.D-qualified scientist from Cambridge University. His previous books include", "The Mammoth Book of Brain Workouts", ". He lives in England." ]

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

[ "Presents a useful guide for applications of SEM whilst systematically demonstrating various SEM models using M", "plus", "Focusing on the conceptual and practical aspects of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), this book demonstrates basic concepts and examples of various SEM models, along with updates on many advanced methods, including confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with categorical items, bifactor model, Bayesian CFA model, item response theory (IRT) model, graded response model (GRM), multiple imputation (MI) of missing values, plausible values of latent variables, moderated mediation model, Bayesian SEM, latent growth modeling (LGM) with individually varying times of observations, dynamic structural equation modeling (DSEM), residual dynamic structural equation modeling (RDSEM), testing measurement invariance of instrument with categorical variables, longitudinal latent class analysis (LLCA), latent transition analysis (LTA), growth mixture modeling (GMM) with covariates and distal outcome, manual implementation of the BCH method and the three-step method for mixture modeling, Monte Carlo simulation power analysis for various SEM models, and estimate sample size for latent class analysis (LCA) model.", "The statistical modeling program Mplus Version 8.2 is featured with all models updated. It provides researchers with a flexible tool that allows them to analyze data with an easy-to-use interface and graphical displays of data and analysis results.", "Intended as both a teaching resource and a reference guide, and written in non-mathematical terms,", "Structural Equation Modeling: Applications Using Mplus, 2nd edition", "provides step-by-step instructions of model specification, estimation, evaluation, and modification. Chapters cover: Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA); Structural Equation Models (SEM); SEM for Longitudinal Data; Multi-Group Models; Mixture Models; and Power Analysis and Sample Size Estimate for SEM.", "Presents a useful reference guide for applications of SEM while systematically demonstrating various advanced SEM models", "Presents a useful reference guide for applications of SEM while systematically demonstrating various advanced SEM models", "Discusses and demonstrates various SEM models using both cross-sectional and longitudinal data with both continuous and categorical outcomes", "Discusses and demonstrates various SEM models using both cross-sectional and longitudinal data with both continuous and categorical outcomes", "Provides step-by-step instructions of model specification and estimation, as well as detailed interpretation of Mplus results using real data sets", "Provides step-by-step instructions of model specification and estimation, as well as detailed interpretation of M", "plus", "results using real data sets", "Introduces different methods for sample size estimate and statistical power analysis for SEM", "Introduces different methods for sample size estimate and statistical power analysis for SEM", "Structural Equation Modeling", "is an excellent book for researchers and graduate students of SEM who want to understand the theory and learn how to build their own SEM models using M", "plus", "." ]

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

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[ "Long before Mendel's ground-breaking discoveries about heredity, sheep breeders in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were transforming the appearance and qualities of their livestock by combining various traits of body and wool into new patterns. Exploiting what were then novel procedures - individual trait selection, close inbreeding and progeny testing - they demonstrated inheritance from both sexes and showed how it could be stabilized. This remarkable book examines how sheep breeding contributed to the early knowledge of heredity and how the theory was pursued during the early nineteenth century in Brno, where Mendel would later define the basis of genetics. Drawing from extensive records and scientific and social literature, the authors tell the fascinating story of experimental sheep breeding from a pan-European perspective, stressing its progress through empirical discovery and the spread of Merino sheep into northern Europe and Australia. The book provides detailedcoverage of the Brno Sheep Breeder's Society and its role in the development of ideas about heredity, a comprehensive review of Robert Bakewell's sheep breeding achievements, and the impact of this work on Mendel's own education and professional research. This profound and entertaining work is destined to be a classic for historians and students of science as well as practitioners in all areas of scientific study." ]

[ "Review", "\"[A] brand new picture of information about heredity before Mendel, not only for geneticists and breeders of animals or plants but also for philosophers and historians of science. ... Veterinarians can learn a lot from it ...\"--", "Veterinařstvi", "\"Wood and Orel tell an important story about European sheep breeding. ... This book demonstrates that Alstr^\"omer, Bakewell, and Geisslern deserve our attention in their own right, and not merely as 'preludes' and 'prehistory.'\"--", "Journal of the History of Biology", "\"This is a really useful and interesting book, well worth ordering for a college library\" -- \"The Quarterly Review of Biology\"", "About the Author", "Roger Wood is at University of Manchester. Vitezslav Orel is at Emeritus Head of Mendelianum, Brno." ]

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

[ "This guide helps prospective student athletes and parents understand how recruiting works, differences and availability of academic vs. athletic financial aid and how to maximize exposure when trying to secure a slotted position in a college-level athletic program. We take the mystery out of NCAA and NAIA recruiting guidelines to help you see how college coaches and prospects communicate, what to expect in the process and ultimately how offers can result. As the number of college choices can be overwhelming, we give you the data to help you qualify and shortlist the right schools to make your search more manageable. Among the many data points contained in the full profiles of each participating NCAA and NAIA College and University, where available, are data available detailing admission figures, average financial aid students are receiving, the real tuition amounts students are really paying, what you can expect to pay based on your income level and what actual ACT and SAT test score ranges are students needing to get into these schools. This is your one reference guide for those who want to identify their college or university of choice and understand the availability and process of obtaining athletic and academic financial aid. Excerpt from Typical Profiles for Participating Colleges and Universities Northwestern University Region: Lakes, Illinois Sport Class: NCAA Division I Conference: Big Ten Conference Address: 633 Clark St; Evanston, IL 60208 Web Site: www.northwestern.edu Control: Private Not-For-Profit Size: Large Four-Year Setting: City: Small Total Head Count: 25,098 Undergraduate Head Count: 11,327 Dormitory Capacity: 4,724 % Enrolled Full Time Men: 50% % Enrolled Full Time Women: 50% In-State: $45,527 Out-of-State: $45,527 Room & Board: $13,862 Books & Supplies: $1,878 % Receiving Any Aid: 64% % Receiving Loans or Grant Aid: 59% % Receiving Grant Aid: 55% Avg. Aid Amount: $29,961 Average Net Price $28,868 Average Net Price by Income (Federal Financial Aid) From $0 to $30,000: $15,633 $30,001 to $48,000: $14,744 $48,001 to $75,000: $20,565 $75,001 to $110,000: $28,605 $110,001 and over: $41,986 Open Admission Policy: No % Admitted: 15 Admissions Yield: 41 % Submitting ACT Scores: 25% Composite (ACT): 25% English (ACT): 32 25% Math (ACT): 30 25% Writing (ACT): 8 75% Composite (ACT): 34 75% English (ACT): 35 75% Math (ACT): 35 75% Writing (ACT): 10 % Submitting SAT Scores: 25% Reading (SAT): 690 25% Math (SAT): 700 25% Writing (SAT): 690 75% Reading (SAT): 760 75% Math (SAT): 790 75% Writing (SAT): 770 Note: (1) Admissions Yield is % of students who choose to enroll after having been offered admission (2) Test scores for 25% percentile indicate 25% of students scored at or below scores listed (3) Test scores for 75% percentile indicate 25% of students scored above scores listed" ]

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[ "Books", "Education & Teaching", "Schools & Teaching" ]

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[ "Rivera and Alexia Connely are two sisters used to figuring out things on their own. It has been three months since they saw their mother, Elizabeth, leader of their coven of witches. Tasked with protecting the Shadow Coven in their mother's absence, the sisters must rely on their Haxa magic to help prevent a takeover and a war. Alexia is the healer; Rivera is the destroyer. But everything changes when their mother suddenly returns with a war between the Haxa and the humans following closely at her heels-a war with the potential to cause catastrophic events. Rivera, who is furious at her mother's plot, resolves to do the right thing. Alexia, less certain of the right thing, is content to follow a more confident Rivera, even if only for a little while. As Rivera and Alexia rely on their dark and healing magic to lead a group of Haxa into battle to save the humans-with help from Rivera's best friend and an unlikely human partner-the sisters face betrayal from every direction. Now only one question remains: will they survive? In this young adult fantasy, two teenage Haxa sisters destined to fight in a war between morals and species are about to learn that the battle is only the beginning of a life ruled by choices." ]

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

[ "This Steampunk Alphabet Coloring Book For Adults, Kids and Seniors Contains:", "80 Unique Pages to Color on Steampunks Letter with Industrial Steam, A to Z Monogram with Vintage Mechanical and Steampunks Monogrammed Design.", "This Coloring Book is Perfect for an Anti Stress Activity and Relaxation at Home." ]

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

[ "Follow a day in the life of Doug the Pug. A rhyming adventure for all ages that will twist your tongue and tickle your funny bone." ]

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

[ "Jayne Sparks, a potty-mouthed, rebellious seventeen-year-old and her best friend, shy and bookish Tony Green, have a pretty typical high school existence, until several seemingly unrelated incidents converge, causing a cascade of events that change their lives forever. Jayne and Tony, together with a group of runaway teens, are hijacked and sent into a forest, where nothing and no one are as they seem. Who will emerge triumphant? And what will they be when they do?" ]

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

[ "The last thing Lady Amelia Windermere needs is another family scandal. But how can she possibly resist the wild, passionate Duke of Ripon?", "Welcome to book 1 in the electrifying new series", "Windermeres in Love", "by bestselling and award-winning author", "Sofie Darling", ".", "A proper English lady…", "A little time in beautiful Italy is just what Lady Amelia Windermere and her eccentric family need while their latest scandal dies down. Amelia is hard at work on their triumphant return to London society when she meets Lord Tristan Carteret, Duke of Ripon, a sculptor who is too wild for any proper lady.", "Meets a dissolute Duke…", "Tristan isn’t eager to let go of", "la dolce vita", "that he’s enjoyed in Florence—until he meets Amelia. She may appear to be one more uptight debutante, but he soon realizes that there’s a talented artist and a passionate woman just aching to emerge. If only she can forget what society says and concentrate on what she feels when she’s with him.", "And that’s how Lady Amelia Takes a Lover…", "Exploring their art leads to Amelia and Tristan exploring much more than stone or canvas. But Amelia knows that indulging her desire for the dissolute Duke comes with a price—more scandal!", "Tristan refuses to give up on the real Amelia just because of society’s rules, but can he sway her to make him her future?", "Note:", "This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised.", "Windermeres in Love", "Book 1 - Lady Amelia Takes a LoverBook 2 - Lord Archer Catches a ContessaBook 3 - Miss Windermere Woos a HighlanderBook 4 - Lady Delilah Dares a Duke" ]

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[ "Books", "Romance", "Historical" ]

[ "Sometimes our goals seem like unobtainable fantasies, but the keys to success lie in bringing them sharply into focus, clarifying them and working out a plan to achieve them. If it’s in your nature to dream it, it’s probably in your nature to do it. The authors show you how to reach your goals with the help of this workbook of practical, positive and upbeat techniques.", "Believe in yourself: Take stock with a personal inventory to find out who you really are and what you really want.", "Believe in yourself: Take stock with a personal inventory to find out who you really are and what you really want.", "Drivers and anchors: Identify what makes you go forward, and learn to deal with what holds you back.", "Drivers and anchors: Identify what makes you go forward, and learn to deal with what holds you back.", "Achieve your goal: Make plans, commit to paper, review progress, keep going, and recognize and enjoy your achievements.", "Achieve your goal: Make plans, commit to paper, review progress, keep going, and recognize and enjoy your achievements." ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "Sometimes our goals seem like unobtainable fantasies, but the keys to success lie in bringing them sharply into focus, clarifying them and working out a plan to achieve them. If it’s in your nature to dream it, it’s probably in your nature to do it. The authors show you how to reach your goals with the help of this workbook of practical, positive and upbeat techniques.", "Believe in yourself: Take stock with a personal inventory to find out who you really are and what you really want.", "Believe in yourself: Take stock with a personal inventory to find out who you really are and what you really want.", "Drivers and anchors: Identify what makes you go forward, and learn to deal with what holds you back.", "Drivers and anchors: Identify what makes you go forward, and learn to deal with what holds you back.", "Achieve your goal: Make plans, commit to paper, review progress, keep going, and recognize and enjoy your achievements.", "Achieve your goal: Make plans, commit to paper, review progress, keep going, and recognize and enjoy your achievements.", "About the Author", "Beechy and Josephine Colclough are chartered psychotherapists whose books include", "Challenge to Change", "and", "The Effective Way To Stop Drinking.", "Beechy is well known for his work with celebrities, including Elton John and Robbie Williams." ]

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

[ "Duval County, home to the Jacksonville Florida Jaguars, taught Tyree Morris many lessons through loss. She’d lost her mother at a young age, her father years later, and she even almost lost herself in heartbreak. But now, at twenty-one years old, life is on the upswing. Tyree hit the jackpot with superstar wide receiver, Kamaal Duval. They were instantly smitten with each other from the first time they met. And after two years of dating, Tyree is convinced she has found forever in Kamaal.", "She feels like royalty sitting high on the throne beside her boyfriend, the hometown hero and king of Jacksonville, until a press conference by Kamaal’s rival unveils a salacious scandal for the world to see. Desperate to find herself and unsure of who she can trust, Tyree runs to the least expected place for refuge. But the sudden reappearance of an old love interest gives her more than she was looking for.", "They say the best way to get over one man is to get under another. But when unresolved feelings, complacency, and loneliness threaten to impede her process of self-discovery and independence, Tyree is left to wonder if rushing into love could cause more damage than good." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "United States" ]

[ "The next time you visit Olympia, take a good look around and see if you think it would be possible to murder someone in the middle of the crowd there without being seen.", "The new Comet was fully expected to be the sensation of the annual Motor Show at Olympia. Suddenly, in the middle of the dense crowd of eager spectators, an elderly man lurched forward and collapsed in a dead faint. But Nahum Pershore had not fainted. He was dead, and it was his death that was to provide the real sensation of the show.", "A post-mortem revealed no visible wound, no serious organic disorder, no evidence of poison. Doctors and detectives were equally baffled, and the more they investigated, the more insoluble the puzzle became. Even Dr Lancelot Priestley’s un-rivalled powers of deduction were struggling to solve this case." ]

[ "Review", "‘Deliciously convoluted . . . an old-fashioned thriller and none the worse for that.’Barry Turner, Daily Mail", "‘This is Mr Rhode at his best – and you know how baffling he can be.’Daily Herald", "‘He must hold the record for the invention of ingenious ways of taking life.’Sunday Times", "‘Readers know well what to expect from John Rhode, and in this story they will not be disappointed . . . The tale is neat and clear and logical, and there are no loose ends.’Times Literary Supplement", "‘Mystery at Olympia by John Rhode is, of course, admirably pieced together. One expects that or Mr Rhode; but it also marks an advance in the psychological treatment of his characters.’Illustrated London News", "‘John Rhode well deserves his reputation as a constructor of almost flawless detective story plots. To read any of his tales is a very agreeable intellectual exercise.’DAILY MAIL", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "About the Author", "John Rhode was a pseudonym for the author Cecil John Charles Street (1884–1964), who also wrote as Miles Burton and Cecil Waye. Having served in the British Army as an artillery officer during the First World War, rising to the rank of Major, he began writing non-fiction before turning to detective fiction, and produced four novels a year for thirty-seven years.", "The Sunday Times", "said ‘he must hold the record for the invention of ingenious forms of murder’, and the", "Times Literary Supplement", "described him as ‘standing in the front rank of those who write detective fiction’. Rhode’s first series novel,", "The Paddington Mystery", "(1925), introduced Dr Lancelot Priestley, who went on to appear in 72 novels, many for Collins Crime Club.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition." ]

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

[ "Some people-a sizeable minority- prefer to avoid the limelight, tend to listen more than they speak, feel alone in large groups, and require lots of private time to restore their energy. Often they feel different, not right, less than. But as Marti Olsen Laney proves, that is far from the truth.The Introvert Advantage dispels common myths about introverts-they're not necessarily shy, aloof, or antisocial-and explains how they are hardwired from birth to focus inward, so outside stimulation such as chitchat, phone calls, parties, or office meetings can easily become “too much.” Most importantly, it thoroughly refutes many introverts' belief that something is wrong with them. Instead, it helps them recognize their inner strengths-their analytical skills, ability to think outside the box, and strong powers of concentration. It provides tools to improve relationships with partners, kids, colleagues, and friends, while offering dozens of tips, including 8 ways to showcase their abilities at work and strategies for socializing. In short, The Introvert Advantage shows introverts how to take advantage of their special qualities not only to survive in an extrovert-oriented world, but to thrive." ]

[ "Review", "“Tamara Marston’s narration makes the material relatable and informative. . . . [She] is able to identify with her audience, making her reading all the more effective and intimate. The result is a helpful, enlightening, and entertaining listen.” —", "Publishers Weekly" ]

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[ "The Thirties: The Evacuation is a non-fiction ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’ which follows Williams’ journey from Stoke Newington in London to the rural settings of Hertfordshire and the family who adopted him. It shares William’s laughs and tears and true stories from the war years including the young American pilots that were based locally and the British Army girls that fell in love with them." ]

[ "About the Author", "William Doyle's early-life draws distinct parallels with Michelle Magorian's fictional novel Goodnight Mister Tom, even in so much as the character names. Following his evacuation, William settled in rural Hertfordshire with his foster parents Thomas and Elizabeth Hunt, and planted his roots by marrying a local girl. He was a hard worker with countless jobs throughout his working life to provide for his family, always with a positive attitude and a humorous glint in his eye. Reading and writing didn't come easy for William growing up in the 30's and 40's with bad hearing, poor eyesight and little patience from teachers in those days. This was in stark contrast to his storytelling abilities and incredible memory for detail. William wrote poems and fictional stories throughout his adult life but it wasn't until a request came in from his granddaughter in 2003, that he began to reflect on his early years and his first book 'A Social History of My Times' was written, providing an insight into the life of a kid in London in the 30's. William's second book 'The Evacuation' takes readers on the next stage of William's journey out of London and into rural Hertfordshire. William lives in Hemel Hempstead to this day, with a loving family that extends to New Zealand - including his wife Pauline, two children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren." ]

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[ "Books", "History", "Europe" ]

[ "Learn to do financial math using the HP-12C calculator, the business calculator officially approved for use in the CFA exam.", "This hands-on workbook is for those who don't know financial math or who want to review it for the CFA exam. You'll find clear explanations of present value, future value, internal rate of return, terminal value and interest rates. Step by step exercises reinforce concepts so you can apply them immediately with the HP-12C financial calculator. Self-tests check your understanding and warning signs alert you to common pitfalls.", "You'll also learn how math actually works on the capital markets. Meet the players on Wall Street and get an overview of the financial instruments that make money available to the economy.", "Appendix on Basic Algebra: Been a while since you factored an expression? Brush up on your algebra or use the appendix as a reference.", "Appendix on the HP-12C Calculator: Learn how to use your HP-12C to solve real-world problems accurately and efficiently.", "Introduction to Financial Math Using the HP-12C Calculator is published by Adkins Matchett & Toy, Wall Street's leading financial trainers. Author and professor Dr. Norman Toy has taught math and financial forecasting to thousands of investment bankers, traders, brokers and financial managers." ]

[ "Review", "\"This workbook shows exactly what buttons to press on HP-12C calculator to do financial math…practical and never boring!\" --", "Mimi Griffith, Adkins Matchett & Toy, October 7, 2002", "About the Author", "One of Wall Street’s best-known and most beloved instructors, Dr. Norman Toy has taught financial math, capital markets, corporate finance and financial analysis for over 25 years. He is gifted with an easy, engaging classroom style backed by in-depth knowledge of his subject. As a result of his wide-ranging experience, Dr. Toy can effectively address almost any issue that arises in a classroom discussion on finance. A member of the faculty of Columbia Graduate School of Business for over 30 years, Dr. Toy works with students at all levels, from teaching beginning analysts to counseling executives and directors of major corporations.", "Dr. Norman Toy is the author of two workbooks: Introduction to Financial Math Using the HP-12 Calculator (2002) and Introduction to Financial Math Using the HP 17B/19B Calculators (1998), as well as the forthcoming title, Capital Markets Math. Dr. Toy is also a principal of Adkins Matchett & Toy, which provides practical financial training and workbooks to financial institutions and corporations.", "Mimi Griffith, Marketing Director Adkins Matchett & Toy -- Training for nvestment Bankers Email: [email protected] Direct phone: 203-662-1245 Direct fax: 203-655-4752 New York office: Phone: 914-944-0999 Toll-free order line: 1-888-414-0999 235 Eastern Ave., Ossining NY 10562" ]

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[ "Do you live your own dreams or someone else's? Are your spiritual beliefs from your own experience, or do they come from books and teachers? \"You have to put your heart and love into any approach to God,\" says author Harold Klemp. \"As a spiritual being, you owe it to yourself to give this life one good whirl, to put everything into it, and to make it worth living.\" Through stories, inspiring viewpoints, and simple everyday exercises, the author shows how to clearly recognize the relationship between the physical life and the spiritual self. The Golden Heart refers to one who has a loving, aware, and creative attitude toward life. Every day we have opportunities to grow in our ability to meet life's challenges. Harold Klemp helps the reader understand the practical benefits of spiritual awareness. As you begin to grow beyond your built-in attitudes and expand in your point of view, the author shows you how to see more of the spiritual horizon of your own life. One day you will notice that you are no longer asking God to make your life better; now you are taking full responsibility for your own actions.", "The Golden Heart", "is a thought-provoking book on how to achieve a greater spiritual understanding, regardless of your background." ]

[ "About the Author", "In 1981, American-born Harold Klemp became the spiritual leader of ECKANKAR. As the Living ECK Master, his mission is to help others gain inner freedom, wisdom, and love through the daily Spiritual Exercises of ECKANKAR. The Golden Heart is the fourth volume in a series of talks he has given around the world." ]

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[ "In 1932, New York City, top reporter Lorena “Hick” Hickok starts each day with a front page byline—and finishes it swigging bourbon and planning her next big scoop. But an assignment to cover FDR’s campaign—and write a feature on his wife, Eleanor—turns Hick’s hard-won independent life on its ear. Soon her work, and the secret entanglement with the new first lady, will take her from New York and Washington to Scotts Run, West Virginia, where impoverished coal miners’ families wait in fear that the New Deal’s promised hope will pass them by. Together, Eleanor and Hick imagine how the new town of Arthurdale could change the fate of hundreds of lives. But doing what is right does not come cheap, and Hick will pay in ways she never could have imagined." ]

[ "Review", "“The combination of sympathetic yet flawed characters, rich atmospheric details about Depression-era America, and lyrical writing make this one a winner. McNees (", "The Lost Summer of Louisa May ­Alcott", ") has written an engaging, richly detailed historical romance about a once overlooked love story now receiving renewed attention. Highly recommended for readers of Theresa Fowler’s", "Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald", "or Paula McLain’s", "The Paris Wife.", "” -", "Library Journal (Starred)", "“McNees has given Hick a genuine voice both sympathetic and sad. This is a damaged woman in an unequal love story with the foregone conclusion that Hick’s longing will not be matched by her preoccupied lover. McNees’ convincing tale illuminates a difficult time for Americans and a woman following her heart, no matter the cost, in a world that had no place for a person like her.” -", "Booklist", "“Kelly O'Connor McNees's compassion for her characters and their exceptional situation make for a compelling tale. I ached for Hick, and rooted for her, and am so glad to see her getting her due.” -", "Therese Anne Fowler, author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald", "“Letters between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and journalist Lorena ‘Hick’ Hickok inspire McNees’s rich exploration of their secret relationship. A moving and intimate glimpse of Hick and Roosevelt.” -", "Publishers Weekly", "“Fascinating to read from the very start.", "Undiscovered Country", "is one of those books that will stay with me. The writing is beautiful and the characters really came to life. This is a book that I warmly recommend to people that love to read biographical fiction!” -", "Fresh Fiction", "“A quiet, elegant, meaningful look at an affair that affected American history.” -", "Lithub", "“The adept historical novelist Kelly O’Connor McNees chronicles this daring relationship from Lorena Hickok’s point of view. McNees’s more politically detailed fiction has Hick’s ultimate solitude, and her disappointment, at its heart. McNees takes us through the women’s headiest romantic period . . . celebrat[ing] an Eleanor Roosevelt who is warm and affectionate.” -", "New York Times Book Review", "“Kelly O’Connor McNees writes so richly of women’s lives and struggles.", "Undiscovered Country", "is a tender story of strength and self-discovery.” -", "Eleanor Brown, New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters", "About the Author", "Kelly O'Connor McNees is the critically acclaimed author of The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott, In Need of a Good Wife, and The Island of Doves. She lives in Chicago with her husband and daughter." ]

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[ "A new hardcover edition of the classic Chicano coming-of-age novel chronicles the story of an alienated New Mexico boy who seeks an answer to his questions about life in his relationship with Ultima, a magical healer. By the author of Lord of the Dawn." ]

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[ "The Belwin Band Builder is a beginning band course for class instruction of mixed instruments or full band, published in two parts designed to lead directly into most intermediate band methods. Simple harmonized pieces provide a melody part for every instrument and an alternate band part. This makes it possible to adapt these tunes to any size group with almost any combination of instruments. In this way the student is gradually and painlessly introduced to the problems of full band playing." ]

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[ "From his unique vantage point as President and CEO of the Association of Community College Trustees, J. Noah Brown writes about the intersection between community colleges and America’s need to regain economic momentum and its position as first in the world with respect to college attainment. By connecting past economic and education policies and investments to possibilities for the future and continued national progress, Brown reminds us that restoring America’s prominence is within reach. More importantly, he succinctly advocates for the power of community colleges to increase educational attainment, thereby reducing income inequality by allowing more Americans to access real economic opportunity." ]

[ "Review", "This book is a defining work at a defining time in our nation’s future. Our community colleges are a national asset and this book is both a call to arms — and a call to opportunity! (William D. Green, Associate Professor of History, Augsburg College, former Superintendent, Minneapolis Public Schools)Noah Brown understands not only the work of community colleges but also the basics tenets of a democratic society. When he speaks of the immense potential of community colleges to affect societal change, his deeper message is about reimagining the nation’s commitment to educational opportunity. This is a book that deserves the attention of everyone who cares about that tradition. (Eduardo J. Padron Ph.D, President, Miami Dade College)Our community colleges are incredibly valuable to our society. They adapt quickly to the economic demands of our communities and to the needs of our students, especially low and middle-income Americans who otherwise could not afford the escalating costs of higher education. Noah Brown points out eloquently that community colleges prepare our students for additional education, as well as for jobs and ultimately careers. It is my hope that First in the World will help renew interest in our community colleges and move us toward a focus on strength and support for them. It is the right thing to do in order to provide opportunities for our students, as well as to serve our communities, our states and our nation. (Richard W. Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Education)First in the World: Community Colleges and America’s Future, could not have come at a better time. In a clear and detailed narrative that should make this book a must-read for every community college leader, Brown makes another contribution that is long overdue: analysis of the structure and importance of the two pillars of college leadership, presidents and trustees. Too often these important roles are examined independently, but community college lay citizen boards, public servants that Brown rightly asserts 'make community colleges truly American institutions,' must work in tandem with presidents to ensure that both policy and operations best reflect community and student needs. (Walter G. Bumphus Ph.D, President and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges)", "About the Author", "J. Noah Brown is the president and chief executive officer of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) since October, 2005." ]

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[ "When the shattered remnants of a planet killing meteor called The Fist of God hits earth, death and destruction threaten to end human civilization, but The Fist of God is only the beginning of Earth’s tribulation.A terrible Pale Rider leads the dead against survivors in the small town of Orofino, Idaho, killing and converting them.One teenage girl is the key to humanity’s survival, but first she must survive the Pale Rider and his army of the dead." ]

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[ "Essentials of Immigration Law by Richard A. Boswell provides the foundation necessary for an understanding of everything immigration-from the passage of the first immigration-related statute to the current state of affairs. This indispensable reference, now in its third edition, offers a practical overview of the entire area of U.S. immigration law and will help you Labor Certification, Consular Processing, Citizenship/Naturalization, Deportation/Removal/Inadmissibility, Waivers, Asylum, Criminal Violations, Family-Based Immigration, Employment-Based Immigration, and Administrative/Judicial Review. Essentials of Immigration Law also Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Acronyms, List of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas, USC to INA Conversion Chart, Selected Bibliography." ]

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[ "Do you feel you have reached a cross-roads or rock-bottom? Are you unsure of your purpose or struggling to find your true passion? Do you want to achieve prosperity without going through years of pain and suffering? Are you looking to make a difference to yourself and maybe others, but not sure where to start? If you answered yes to any of the above then this book is for you. Sharing the insights of Paul Lowe, along with 16 Global Co-authors, SPEAKING FROM OUR HEARTS will inspire you and give you’re the tools to master the game of life so that you can achieve more, love more and give more, at a higher level, than ever before.About the AuthorPaul Lowe is the HEARTS & Minds Mentor: embracing hearts and inspiring minds to achieve success in the game of life. As an author, coach, trainer and inspirational speaker – in short, an entrepreneur and social investor – Paul has an unswerving passion for helping achieve a positive change in people’s lives and contributing to making the world a better place.Learn more at www.PaulLoweHEARTS.com" ]

[ "About the Author", "Paul Lowe is the HEARTS & Minds Mentor: embracing hearts and inspiring minds to achieve success in the game of life. As an author, coach, trainer and inspirational speaker - in short, an entrepreneur and social investor - Paul has an unswerving passion for helping achieve a positive change in people's lives and contributing to making the world a better place. Learn more at www.PaulLoweHEARTS.com", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition." ]

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[ "Books", "Self-Help", "Success" ]

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

[ "The Arctic can be viewed as an integrated system, intimately linked by its atmosphere, ocean and land. This comprehensive, up-to-date assessment begins with an outline of early Arctic exploration and the growth of modern research. Using an integrated systems approach, subsequent chapters examine the atmospheric heat budget and circulation, the surface energy budget, the hydrologic cycle and interactions between the ocean, atmosphere and sea ice cover. Reviews of recent directions in numerical modeling and the characteristics of past Arctic climates cover recent climate variability as well as projected future trends." ]

[ "Review", "“Provides an extensive overview of the Arctic region and how it interacts with the global climate.” Choice\"A wealth of valuable information about the recent climate of the Artic is presented...This is one of the best books on the Arctic climate system and should be required reading for all scientists and students engaged in the study of the Arctic environment.\"POLAR GEOGRAPHY", "Book Description", "A comprehensive, up-to-date assessment of the Arctic climate system for researchers and advanced students.", "About the Author", "Mark C. Serreze received a PhD in Geography from the University of Colorado, Boulder (1989) for his work on understanding Arctic sea ice variability. He has subsequently been a research scientist at the University of Colorado, at the National Snow and Ice Data Center within the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences and is an Associate Research Professor in Geography. His Arctic research interests are wide-ranging, and include atmosphere-sea-ice interactions, synoptic climatology, hydro-climatology, boundary layer problems, numerical weather prediction and climate change. Dr. Serreze has conducted field work in the Canadian Arctic on sea ice and ice caps, and on the Alaskan tundra. Service includes contributions to the National Science Foundation, the World Climate Research Programme, the United States Navy and the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States.Roger G. Barry obtained his PhD in Geography at Southampton University, United Kingdom, in 1965. He is Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Director of the National Snow and Ice Data Center for Glaciology, and a fellow of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences. He has written over 200 research papers and several books, including Mountain Weather and Climate; Atmosphere, Weather and Climate; Synoptic Climatology and Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology. In 1999, Dr. Barry was made a fellow of the American Geophysical Union in recognition of his contributions to research in climatology and cryospheric science. In 2004, Dr. Barry was named Distinguished Professor by the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Mark Serreze is among his fifty former graduate students.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "In finding this concealed potential the individual can widen their undertakings both in their own life and in the workplace.", "The progressions that become clear are both physical just as mental. There are numerous procedures on the planet today that instructors or helps an individual find and utilize their concealed possibilities.", "Things to learn:", "All About Your Concealed Potential", "All About Your Concealed Potential", "Re-Think Your Goals", "Re-Think Your Goals", "Have A Glance At Your Talents", "Have A Glance At Your Talents", "Dream Big", "Dream Big", "Think Positively", "Think Positively", "Conquer Negative Self Talk", "Conquer Negative Self Talk", "Be Grateful For What You Do Have", "Be Grateful For What You Do Have", "Use Cerebrum Workout", "Use Cerebrum Workout", "Never Surrender", "Never Surrender", "What You Could Be Missing On The Off Chance That You Don’t Achieve Your Potential", "What You Could Be Missing On The Off Chance That You Don’t Achieve Your Potential" ]

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[ "Ushering in the local church is much more than just shaking hands and passing offering plates. Fulfilling your role as an usher is just as important to the body of Christ as that of a prophet, teacher or evangelist. This book covers both the biblical and the practical aspects of church ushering. Buddy Bell, founder of Ministry of Helps International, combines humor with informative teaching to help you become more effective in your ministry. You will be challenged to serve with excellence as you learn the following: The scriptural role of ushering Leadership by example The legal do's and don'ts of ushering The responsibilities of the head usher Plus much more!" ]

[ "Review", "\"I highly recommend this book to every current or potential usher committed to serving his local church...\" --Dr. John C. Maxwell", "About the Author", "Rev. Buddy Bell, president and founder of the Ministry of Helps International, Inc., in Tulsa, Oklahoma, originally began serving in the ministry of helps in his local church by doing with excellence all his hand could find to do. Sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit, Rev. Bell began developing highly effective methods of ushering, conspicuous only in their reflection of God's character and love. Ushers following his example or trained by him functioned supernaturally. As they maintained the order necessary to allow the power of the Holy Spirit to flow forth to minister, they spread God's love. People's needs were met not only in the services, but elsewhere in the church building, even in the parking lot. Consequently, churches began requesting Rev. Bell's usher and general ministry of helps training. Rev. Bell began holding workshops, speaking at conferences, serving as a consultant to churches, filming videos and writing manuals and books to meet the need. His training, coupled with his hilarious presentation, have been in great demand. He has now traveled to more than 2,000 churches, teaching and helping church staffs and congregations awake to the power and plan of the Holy Spirit for accomplishing the work of the ministry through every believer. Rev. Bell has authored the Ministry of Helps Handbook revealing how to be totally effective serving in the ministry of helps. He has also produced \"The complete Local Church Usher Training System,\" \"Development of Local Church Leadership Notebook,\" and 20 videos utilized by more than 15,000 churches worldwide. Rev. Bell's humor, zeal and anointing from God to present ministry of helps training motivates people in a most delightful manner to find their place and fulfill their ministry in the local church." ]

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[ "Memories of life in the 20th century. Glick's perspective as an Amish person lends particular interest to this engaging history. An unusual view of life during the \"age of progress.\"" ]

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

[ "Brookdale Community College Book, little creasing on front cover, and no access code." ]

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[ "The Megawords series offers a systematic, multisensory approach to learning the longer words encountered from fourth grade on. Word lists build sequentially on phonic and structural elements. Lists ar" ]

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[ "Books", "Education & Teaching", "Schools & Teaching" ]

[ "《玫瑰的名字》是翁贝托•埃科代表作，也是所有埃科粉丝的必备品。自一九八〇年出版后，迅速席卷欧美各地的畅销排行榜，迄今销售已超过一千六百万册。一九八六年，大导演让－雅克•阿诺将其改编为电影（又名《魔宫传奇》），主演就是首任007萧恩•康纳利。 故事发生在意大利中世纪一座修道院里。方济各会修士威廉与弟子阿德索前往该处，为神圣罗马帝国皇帝与教皇的调解做准备。二人刚一到达，修道院就发生了命案。精于推理的威廉受修道院院长的委托着手调查。命案并没有停止，每天都有一个人死于非命。迷宫似的修道院蕴含" ]

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[ "Almost nothing interesting ever happens in Deidre’s little village, outside of the occasional traveling merchant or troupe of players visiting the marketplace. So it’s no wonder that she spends her every free moment designing and building outlandish contraptions, and then relying on her semi-autonomous tongue to get her out of trouble—or dig her in deeper—when the device inevitably slimes Momma with something. Then that self-proclaimed were-chicken hunter rode in. His tall tales of shape-shifting chicken-beasts cock-a-doodling at the moon were good for a laugh until it looked like they were true. Will Deidre be able to catch the monster before suspicions, accusations and eight feet of giant chicken tear her homeland apart?" ]

[ "Review", "Survivor of the", "Immerse or Die", "challenge: \"", "Squawk of the Werechicken", "really was an easy book to fall for. It's very funny, with a trio of charming, precocious pre-teen protagonists, and a wry, thoroughly tongue-in-cheek tone. If you like humorous writing, buy", "Squawk of the Werechicken", ". If you like your kids, share it with them.\" --Bryce Anderson, author of", "The Improbable Rise of Singularity Girl", "About the Author", "Richard J. Kendrick proofreads deadly serious nonfiction by day and scribbles fantasy when he can find a moment. He spends the rest of his time spoiling his family and riding his bike." ]

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

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[ "Books", "Crafts, Hobbies & Home", "Home Improvement & Design" ]

[ "Across nine thousand kilometers and six republics of the Soviet Union, William Minor embarked on a \"jazz journey\" to observe the development of contemporary Russian jazz, as it responded to an abundance of cultural changes. A jazz writer and musician himself, Minor sat in on private performances and went backstage at several major festivals, witnessing firsthand the artistic release and creativity of Russian musicians.Throughout his travels, Minor interviewed musicians, critics, and fans and reproduces in his book an intimate sense of their aspirations, struggles, successes - they tell of shared resources, networks, and inventive forums for playing and exchanging information. At the same time, this narrative bespeaks the hard realities of life: the difficulty of getting equipment, the scant number of clubs, and the limited information about the music scene in other parts of the world." ]

[ "From", "Booklist", "A combination of travelogue and musicology,", "Unzipped Souls", "chronicles jazz in the Soviet Union just as glasnost began and the nation began to break apart. Minor's odyssey took him to destinations that included the First Moscow International Jazz Festival and such comparatively remote places as the Georgian city of Tbilisi. Valuable for Minor's interviews with some of the region's most important players and entertaining because of its warm-hearted descriptions of his often humorous adventures, the book also shows that Minor is a respectful critic who does not let his enthusiasm about new musical territory cloud his judgments. Since he keenly understands Russian culture, too, he continually makes astute cultural connections, for example in comparing modern Russia's avant-garde jazz players of the 1980s to its 1920s absurdist authors. Regardless of whether American readers are familiar with some of Minor's favorites, such as pianists Sergei Kurokhin and Igor Bril, they will benefit from reading these musicians and their colleagues' insights into their unique musical landscape.", "Aaron Cohen", "From the Publisher", "A \"jazz journey\" into the former Soviet Union's burgeoning music scene", "About the Author", "William Minor is an instructor in the Humanities at Monterey Peninsula College, California.", "Read more" ]

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[ "In the darkness of the night, few things could be darker. Two beings are standing side by side, hooded and cloaked; watching the sky in the dark of night. Nothing to be seen around them except the grey sky hanging over them.The stars sparkled and delivered the minute illumination that was barely of use in the void that lay ahead. The grass was moist, and the trees stood tall and confident, while marking the passage for the duo, or maybe confusing them. The thick branches spread wildly affront with wet leaves hanging and slapping the figures as they pierced them to make way for their march. The wind was dry and chilly yet howled violently in the thick blanket of gloom that covered the duo. However, both men had dark souls resting within them, and that gloomy night was nothing short of a blessing, as they relished their walk in the night that would have certainly strike as harrowing to every sane mind. One began pacing, moving from one side to the other. “Can you stop?” the unmoving companion requested. “The meta-anthropoid is belated, his presence overdue,” the other figure muttered. “What?”“It is past the witching hour; I expected better from the inaugurator of this devious machination.” “Your constant jittering won’t make him come any faster, one eye,” the other said in a menacing tone." ]

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

[ "LoveAuntieSaidah Relationship Coach..... this is an Interactive Journal to \"Do The Work\" for your self reflection! Self Reflection leads to Healing! It's a good Read & WRITE. I tell you my story and you answer the questions in Your Story form." ]

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

[ "La más grande de las certezas fluye de la experiencia personal con el poder de Dios.", "Este folleto ofrece al lector explicaciones claras extraídas de la Biblia. Además, prepara nuestra fe para que podamos recibir el bautismo del Espíritu Santo, respondiendo nuestras interrogantes más comunes, y nos reta a pedir y a recibir.", "The greatest certainties flow from a personal experience with the power of God.", "This booklet offers the reader clear explanations taken from the Bible.  Also, it prepares our faith to be able to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, answers our most common questions, and challenges us to ask and receive." ]

[ "About the Author", "El Evangelista", "Reinhard Bonnke", "es el fundador y líder de Cristo para todas las Naciones (Christ for all Nations), un ministerio evangelístico internacional con oficinas en Estados Unidos, Alemania, Reino Unido, Canadá, África, Singapur y Brasil. Reinhard Bonnke y su equipo organizan campañas evangelísticas por todo el mundo con la participación de hasta 1.600.000 personas en una sola reunión. Esta serie de pequeños libretos contiene las enseñanzas, así como las experiencias personales del Evangelista, acerca de los fundamentos de una vida cristiana." ]

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

[ "Idelle has just inherited her clan’s Georgian home in New Town Edinburgh, and her great-aunt has left her with the task of finding a lost document that she’s convinced is behind a secret panel. However, when she finds the panel, she tumbles into the past and meets a cousin, who vows to help her find what she needs in 1798 Edinburgh... and decides to find what she herself needs in 2018!" ]

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[ "Books", "Romance", "Historical" ]

[ "A disillusioned ex-Marine Aviator tries to find a niche in the FBI, but ends up returning to civil aviation at a difficult time of recession and unemployment. He continues trying to make a living working for unusual operators, accepting odd jobs and perilous assignments, where he meets very interesting people." ]

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[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs" ]

[ "Sevgi, inanc ve dostluk uzerine simsicak bir hikiye…Beyin felciyle dogup doktorlarin yanlis teshisleri sonucu zihinsel engelli kabul edilen Petey, iki yasindayken ailesi tarafindan, akil hastanesine gonderilmek uzere terk edilir. Ufacik yasinda terk edilse de hayata simsiki tutunur Petey. Ailesi ondan vazgecmistir belki ama o, hayattan vazgecmez. Yeni evinde sartlar ne kadar agir olursa olsun mutlu olmak icin bir neden bulmakta hic mi hic zorlanmaz. Ve bu ozelligiyle etrafindaki herkesi kendine hayran birakir.Mevsimler degisir, yillar gecer; Petey buyur, yaslanir… Dostlari istemeyerek de olsa onu birer birer terk eder. Petey de bir daha incinmemek icin artik kimseyle arkadaslik etmek istemez. Ta ki gonderildigi huzurevinde Trevor Ladd adindaki bir cocukla tanisana dek. Cok gecmeden ayrilmaz iki dost olan bu kucuk cocuk ve yasli adamin birbirlerinden ogrenecekleri cok sey vardir.(Tanitim Bulteninden)Sayfa Sayisi: 272Baski Yili: 2014Dili: TurkceYayinevi: Beyaz Balina Yayinlari" ]

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[ "Books", "Foreign Language Books", "More Languages" ]

[ "Will Princess Ella be able to conquer her fear of heights in time to save her fairy friends? When the Purple Magic Gem is stolen from the Magical Garden, Princess Ella embarks on an enchanting journey into candy lands and snowy worlds with her new fairy friend to defeat Evil Irina, the Ice Fairy. Along the way, she discovers more about herself than she ever knew and finds the courage to help save her friends from danger.$1 from the sale of this book will be donated to the Children's Alopecia Project!" ]

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

[ "A witty autobiography by Wright Morris describes the early years of his life in the Midwest, discussing his unusual upbringing by his father, his travels, education, and independence" ]

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[ "Winner of the Yad Vashem International Book Book Prize for Holocaust Research", "“A substantive contribution to the history of ethnic strife and extreme violence” (", "The", "Wall Street Journal", ") and a cautionary examination of how genocide can take root at the local level—turning neighbors, friends, and family against one another—as seen through the eastern European border town of Buczacz during World War II.", "For more than four hundred years, the Eastern European border town of Buczacz—today part of Ukraine—was home to a highly diverse citizenry. It was here that Poles, Ukrainians, and Jews all lived side by side in relative harmony. Then came World War II, and three years later the entire Jewish population had been murdered by German and Ukrainian police, while Ukrainian nationalists eradicated Polish residents. In truth, though, this genocide didn’t happen so quickly. In", "Anatomy of a Genocide", ", Omer Bartov explains that ethnic cleansing doesn’t occur as is so often portrayed in popular history, with the quick ascent of a vitriolic political leader and the unleashing of military might. It begins in seeming peace, slowly and often unnoticed, the culmination of pent-up slights and grudges and indignities. The perpetrators aren’t just sociopathic soldiers. They are neighbors and friends and family. They are also middle-aged men who come from elsewhere, often with their wives and children and parents, and settle into a life of bourgeois comfort peppered with bouts of mass murder. For more than two decades Bartov, whose mother was raised in Buczacz, traveled extensively throughout the region, scouring archives and amassing thousands of documents rarely seen until now. He has also made use of hundreds of first-person testimonies by victims, perpetrators, collaborators, and rescuers.", "Anatomy of a Genocide", "profoundly changes our understanding of the social dynamics of mass killing and the nature of the Holocaust as a whole. Bartov’s book isn’t just an attempt to understand what happened in the past. It’s a warning of how it could happen again, in our own towns and cities—much more easily than we might think." ]

[ "Review", "\"Mr. Bartov’s anatomy of genocidal destruction is a monument of a different sort. It is an act of filial piety recollecting the blood-soaked homeland of his parents; it is a substantive contribution to the history of ethnic strife and extreme violence; it is a harrowing reminder that brutality and intimacy can combine to destroy individual lives and reshape the destiny of a region and its peoples: history as recollection and as warning.\" —", "Wall Street Journal", "\"Fascinating...This resonant and cautionary history demonstrates how the peace was incrementally disrupted, as rage accumulated and neighbors and friends felt pitted against one another.\" — Los Angeles Times\"If you imagined there might be no more to learn, along comes this work of forensic, gripping, original, appalling brilliance.\" — Philippe Sands, author of", "East West Street: On the Origins of \"Genocide\" and \"Crimes Against Humanity\"", "\"Combines a long historical perspective with an intimate reconstruction of who the perpetrators and victims of the Holocaust had been. A local history opening our understanding of the phenomenon at large. A brilliant book by a master historian.\" — Jan T. Gross, author of", "Neighbors: The Destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne, Poland", "\"This is a gripping, challenging, and masterfully written book...Understanding the destruction of the Jews as part of genocidal perils that have not passed even today, the horrific case of Buczacz thus comes as a powerful warning against bigotry everywhere at any time.\" — Tom Segev, author of", "The Seventh Mllion: The Israelis and the Holocaust", "and", "Simon Wiesenthal:The Life and Legends", "\"Omer Bartov's masterful study of Buczacz — marked by comprehensive scholarship and a compelling narrative — exemplifies the very best in current Holocaust history writing.\" — Christopher R. Browning, author of", "Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland", "\"A long-awaited and essential contribution to the history of the Holocaust. This thoroughly researched and beautifully written study of the deep roots and immediate circumstances of genocide in an East Galician multiethnic town...is an exemplary microhistory of the Holocaust, a model for future research.\" — Saul Friedlander, author of", "Nazi Germany and the Jews", "\"The result is breathtaking, painful and astonishing…\" —", "The Spectator", "\"Bartov’s book is a significant contribution to the holocaust literature. However, the book’s contribution is even more significant in understanding the complexity of interethnic conflicts...Anatomy of a Genocide furnishes well-lit imagination, though shaded with sadness, beneficial for the communities trapped into mutual impairment in various parts of the world, including Chechnya, Palestine, Kashmir, Burundi, and Rwanda.\" —", "New York Journal of Books", "\"Fascinating...This resonant and cautionary history demonstrates how the peace was incrementally disrupted, as rage accumulated and neighbors and friends felt pitted against one another.\" —", "National Book Review", "\"At once a scholarly and a personal book.\" —", "Jerusalem Post", "\"Remarkable.\" —", "The New Yorker", "About the Author", "Omer Bartov is the John P. Birkelund Distinguished Professor of European History at Brown University. He is the author of", "Anatomy of a Genocide: The Life and Death of a Town Called Buczacz", ", along with several other well-respected scholarly works on the Holocaust and genocide, including", "Germany’s War and the Holocaust: Disputed Histories", "and", "Erased: Vanishing Traces of Jewish Galicia in Present-Day Ukraine", ". He has written for", "The New Republic", ",", "The Wall Street Journal, The Nation,", "and", "The New York Times Book Review", ". He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts." ]

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[ "For beautiful widow Mariel Forrest, Taiwan held adventure, love.. and life-changing confrontation with God." ]

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[ "Heroes are not made from those who choose their destinies, but fromthose who prevail over what fate has dealt. ~Prince Talon Bishop~ Bring the package or don t come at all. Thus begins a quest for three young apprentices. A quest to guide a magical creature whose gift can be a blessing or a curse. These four misfits will traverse a continent, battle soldiers, brigands and cross wits with princes, spies, Elves and the most feared creature known to exist. Friendships will evolve and one hero will be pushed to the brink of insanity. All this to bring about a power only one man dared imagine. With the fate of an Empire in the balance, untried hands must solve the enigma known only as... THE DRYAD PROJECT ." ]

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[ "Fiction. BAROQUE is the true story of the young painter Mario Minitti and several others who lived in and loved in Rome at the turn of the century in 1600. They came to Rome to find fame and fortune, Fillide Meladrone, Archbishop Pietero Aldrobondini, Ranuccio Tomassoni, Nunzio Pulzone. The story follows their lives as they intersect and fall in love with one another and share a common bond that they were painted by the great Caravaggio." ]

[ "About the Author", "Richard Vetere is a playwright, novelist, published poet, film, TV writer and actor. He wrote the novel The Third Miracle published by Simon & Schuster which is now in several languages and co-authored the screenplay adaptation produced by Frances Ford Coppola starring Ed Harris. His other plays include Machiavelli, Caravaggio, Gangster Apparel, The Marriage Fool and his Pulitzer-nominated One Shot, One Kill. He's a member of the Writer's Guild, the Author's Guild, Dramatist Guild, Poets & Writers and the NY Playwright's Lab. He holds a master's degree from Columbia University and teaches a master screenwriting class at NYU and Queens College. He lives in New York City." ]

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[ "First Edition with none stated. ROYCROFT DISTRIBUTORS (Wm. H. Wise & Co.), NY 1923. CONTAINING THE INSPIRED AND INSPIRING SELECTIONS GATHERED DURING A LIFE TIME OF DISCRIMINATING READING FOR HIS OWN USE. PRINTED AND MADE INTO A BOOK BY THE ROYCROFTERS, AT THEIR SHOPS, IN EAST AURORA, ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK STATE. Good+/None dust jacket condition. COMPETITIVE PRICING! Once paid, books will ship immediately without email notification to customer (it’s on the way), you are welcomed to email about shipment date! REFUNDS: All ViewFair books, prints, and manuscript items are 100% refundable up to 14 business days after item is received. InvCodePrc 90 E H V VIEWFAIR BOOKS: 005401" ]

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[ "You Are God’s Girl, Let Him Lift You and Lead You! Discover the Power of Prayer!", "Drawn to Faith is a new, unique and creative", "doodle prayer journal just for Christian girls!", "With", "over 50 pages of prayer prompts and doodle activities", ", this prayer journal is sure to be a hit for girls and young women of all ages!", "Prayer pages and doodle activities include fun and enjoyable journaling prompts such as “Prayers for My Family”, “Jesus, Please Help Me to Understand…” and “A Funny Doodle of My Class” or “If I could Have Any Pet It Would Be…” and many many more.", "This", "Imaginative journal for girls is designed to inspire independent prayer and devotion", "as well as bring young women closer to our Lord in a really fun way! With", "plenty of blank space to write, draw, doodle and create, this journal is just waiting to be filled with all the dreams, hopes and prayers our young girls hold in their hearts.", "This", "high-quality art journal", "is finished with a", "full color glossy paperback cover", "and is a classic larger size, measuring at", "8.5 x 11", "” The interior pages are crisp, bright white and are designed with thick black lines for easy use no matter the girls age!", "There is also plenty of swirls, hearts and doodles to color along the way!", "With", "each page inspiring independent, honest and heart felt prayer,", "this prayer journal for girls is sure to be a cherished keepsake for both the user and parents once it is filled and complete!", "Drawn to Faith is also ideal to use as:", "A home-school activity or daily journal", "A home-school activity or daily journal", "Boredom Busters for Rainy Days or While Traveling", "Boredom Busters for Rainy Days or While Traveling", "Bible Camp Journal", "Bible Camp Journal", "Daily Devotional", "Daily Devotional", "Drawn to Faith Art Journal for Girls is also a great gift idea for almost any occasion including:", "Birthday Gifts", "Birthday Gifts", "Christian Christmas Gifts and Stocking Stuffers", "Christian Christmas Gifts and Stocking Stuffers", "First Communion or Godparent Gifts", "First Communion or Godparent Gifts", "Graduation Gifts", "Graduation Gifts", "Thank You Gifts for babysitters, church volunteers or youth group", "Thank You Gifts for babysitters, church volunteers or youth group", "Lets All Empower Our Girls! And Show Them A Really Fun Way To Pray!" ]

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[ "In this bold theoretical work, Bruce Lincoln explores the ways in which myth, ritual, and classification hold human societies together--and how, in times of crisis, they can be used to take a society apart and reconstruct it. Without overlooking the role of coercive force in the maintenance(or overthrow) of social structures, Lincoln argues his thesis with compelling illustrations drawn from such diverse areas as Platonic philosophy, the Upanishads of India, ancient Celtic banquets, professional wrestling, and the Spanish Civil War. This wide-ranging interdisciplinary study--whichdraws on works in history, semiotics, anthropology, sociology, classics, and indology--offers challenging new insights into the complex dynamics of social cohesion and change." ]

[ "Review", "\"I read Bruce Lincoln's Discourse and the Construction of Society with pleasure and profit; he has the art of stating complicated ideas plainly without simplifying them, and the gift for finding telling examples; together these two qualities make his book engaging―and also useful. It is a kind of kit for thinking about society.\"―James Redfield, University of Chicago\"Offers a perspective on how different processes of orally delivered discourse can be used for the creation, maintenance, or disintegration of society. It raises our consciousness of the power of discourse, not only as narrative that informs but also as polemic that can create and destroy.\"―Oral History\"Lincoln's works always bring a breath of fresh air, and this one no exception....His use and treatment of a multiplicity of fields make his work relevant to many disciplines, including the history of religions, anthropology, sociology, political science, and semiotics. Highly recommended.\"―Religious Studies Review\"Discourse and the Construction of Society is a helpful monkey wrench for canonbusters, cultural and political activists, and other demystifiers of dominant discourse. In this cross-disciplinary study...Lincoln...examines the role of symbolic discourse and its ugly cousin, force, in constructing society.\"―Voice Literary Supplement\"The book's heterogeneity is vivid and its author adroit―his sense of loose links among rituals of resistance from highbrow politics and lowbrow media events alike should make good classroom fare.\"―American Anthropologist\"Lincoln's splendidly eclectic cultural critique unveils both the conceptual rigidity and the flexible uses of classification in social and political life....An exemplary achievement, arrayed in arrestingly lucid prose.\"―Michael Herzfeld, Choice\"Deserves to be widely read by people interested in social history.\"―Journal of Social History\"A masterful and imaginitive argument for the centrality of symbolic action in modern societies.\"―P. Manning, Michigan State University", "About the Author", "Bruce Lincoln", "is Caroline E. Haskell Distinguished Service Professor of the History of Religions in the Divinity School, the University of Chicago. He has published four other books, including", "Priests, Warriors, and Cattle: A Study in the Ecology of Religions", ", which won the American Council ofLearned Societies Prize as Best New Book in History of Religions in 1981." ]

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[ "Join Bob Paredi for the exciting story of his Italian immigrant family, and how his ancestors' strength and courage influenced and informed his life." ]

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[ "Boy days is that period of growing up where you become aware of yourself as you progress from a small boy going to school and gradually enter the world as an adult. During those formative years, boys experience and experiment with all aspects of adolescent life. Not all boys do experience these wonderful stimuli of growing up, and later in their adult lives, if they are unable to do certain things, they are often told that \"they did not have boy days.\" This book is about a person who experienced the whole gamut of boy days. Accompany him as he and his friends go from one boyhood adventure to another. Do things with your mind that make you wish you had done in your growing-up years. Parts of this book will bring back fond memories to some and maybe misery to others. Sit back, lie back, relax, and reminisce about all our yesteryears. They were indeed happy, happy days." ]

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[ "Lennox the Lambo is a character who goes through the mundane experiences in life through the lenses of a high priced sports car. His experiences are real life and real funny. Enjoy the short stories and share a laugh as a family as you debate on whether or not Lennox the Lambo made the right choice! Some episodes are made for kids but all episodes are proverbs with morals worked into stories about a Lamborghini named Lennox!" ]

[ "About the Author", "Chester E. Aki is a 2nd-grade bilingual elementary school teacher, Teacher Pay Teacher's author, former collegiate powerlifting champion at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a proud husband and father of a six-year-old son named Braxton, and a two-year-old daughter named Autumn.Writing runs in the family for Chester. He is the younger brother of two published authors, Ajiri A. Aki (New York Times Top-Ten selling author) and Collins I. Aki (writer of fiction and poetry). Chester's Teachers Pay Teachers Store, \"Task Cards King,\" has reached over 1000 teachers worldwide, and he has helped launch ethnically-diverse elementary schools in Austin, Texas, and San Antonio, Texas. His experience with diverse student backgrounds, and creating an inclusive culture of equity in the classroom are the foundations for his writings.Chester's sense of humor for the daily minutae of childhood that often turn into life lessons can be described as a mix of Seinfeld and Amelia Bedelia. As the son of a Nigerian doctor and a Jamaican horticulturalist, it is not surprising that this author's imagination freshly combines the fun of the everyday world with the empathy needed to keep our world healthy and fun." ]

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[ "My Calendar - 2017 is a lovely desk accessory to any office or home study. The interior sections contain a beautiful display of floral and seasonal colors with sections for writing notes, to-do items, goals and accomplishments. See other themes available by Rebecca Ann Ivy - The House of Ivy to match your office or home décor." ]

[ "From the Author", "I am so excited to add the 2017 calendar collection as a wonderful compliment to my published writing journals and cookbooks.  For each calendar, there is a matching weekly and daily journal and also matches in theme to my set of cookbooks.  Thank you so much for your interest in my products.", "About the Author", "Rebecca Ann Ivy was born in Newport, Arkansas. As an artist, she volunteered as a teacher in art programs while her children were school age. She began writing children's stories when she was a teenager. The past couple of years, Rebecca made children's books at home and gave them to her grandchildren and neighborhood children as gifts. She most recently decided to publish her works and has become an author and illustrator of children's books, cook books and designer of writing journals." ]

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[ "Compelling Crime Drama You Can't Put Down,\"Night of the Black Bastards is a winner. Rough, real, challenging...and ultimately redemptive, this novel gives an unflinching look inside the rancid, raunchy, frightening underworld of South African organized crime as fought by the SAPS. I love that Christie doesn't shy away from any of the brutality of the city and surrounding area, or of the complex race situation, or corruption and confusion of the characters, and I couldn't put this down.Holding it all together are the true blue characters, and Sergeant Mike Night is made real in every way. And we need heroes, because the villain is truly horrific--ruling with voodoo, fear and truly inhumane depravity. I'm serious, add to this the gangland activity and this book gives you the real deal like you haven't experienced before.The writing is excellent, with language that is visceral and cutting and authentic to both the vernacular of SA and the vocabularies of law enforcement. The plotting is rapid-fire, cinematic and harrowing.If you are drawn to action and tension and want real procedural-driven crime storytelling that pushes the envelope, Night of the Black Bastards delivers.\"" ]

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[ "1999 Invitations to Literacy Little Readers Emergent Collection 2 Book 5: Mrs. Sato's Hens (P) by Laura Min / Illustrated by Benrei Huang ***1-36449 ***ISBN-13: 9780395941652 ***8 Pages" ]

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[ "This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.", "This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.", "Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.", "We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant." ]

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[ "Cute leopard printed cover with hearts, blank lined paper inside to journal or take notes." ]

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[ "Written by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine faculty and surgical residents, the second edition of The Johns Hopkins ABSITE Review Manual delivers comprehensive coverage of the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination through two full-length practice tests. Both tests are based on actual key words from recent ABSITEs, and are accompanied by test review sections, which go over every practice test question and answer, providing rationales behind surgical decision-making. ABSITE-style question format familiarizes readers with the test’s presentation and content. This edition features twice the number of questions as in the previous edition, offering even more opportunities for self-paced review. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses help to identify the test-taker’s strengths and weaknesses. A convenient companion website offers a complete online test bank to facilitate studying on the go and simulate the actual examination. This book is ideal not only for those preparing for the ABSITE, but also for surgeons and residents studying for the general surgery qualifying exam and for all surgical residents seeking to review key topics during rotations.", "Key Features:", "Two full-length practice tests with 225 questions each, for total of 450 questions", "Two full-length practice tests with 225 questions each, for total of 450 questions", "Based on actual key words from recent ABSITEs", "Based on actual key words from recent ABSITEs", "Companion website featuring an interactive question bank", "Companion website featuring an interactive question bank", "High-quality questions and discussions by leaders in their fields", "High-quality questions and discussions by leaders in their fields", "Key figures and tables, up-to-date cancer staging and treatment algorithms", "Key figures and tables, up-to-date cancer staging and treatment algorithms", "Explanations are referenced to popular textbooks, journal articles, and websites", "Explanations are referenced to popular textbooks, journal articles, and websites" ]

[ "Review", "'The topics are weighted appropriately and the questions are worded to mimic the ABSITE''a necessary part of all general surgery trainees' libraries''It is worth the investment for test preparation alone, but is also valuable for daily, topic-specific reviews.'Weighted Numerical Score: 95 - 4 Stars!", "-Doodys Publishers' Club, Friday, May 2, 2014" ]

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[ "“Arthur makes me nostalgic for places I’ve never been” —The Virginian-Pilot “Each rereading of this narrative delights me more.” -- Pleasant Living Magazine“…masterfully depicts life on and around the Chesapeake.” -- Currents“…Passionate knowledge…keen observation.” -- The News Journal, Delaware\"The most evocative writing about the Chesapeake since Beautiful Swimmers\" -- David Poyer“…as tough and genuine as a waterman’s palm…these rhythms are the sway of boats on tide waters…wind, straining ropes, and snapping sails.” -- Ghent Magazine“…a powerful introduction to those who do not know the Bay…a delightful reminder for those who do.” -- Eastern Shore News Attracting national and international attention, Arthur’s work is a virtuoso performance of a wide variety of poetic forms and techniques, informed by an acute sense of drama and place.This first-ever collection includes the best of Robert P. Arthur’s hundreds of poems written over a forty-year career. They include The Arrow, Wikipedia, The Poetess of Blue Streak Grill, Cattle Sleeping (or Sleeping Cattle), Appearances, Sunday Seizures, and poems in series: Vija’s War, and Crazy Horse’s Woman. Many are emotionally and intellectually charged monologues from the mouths of such diverse characters as disillusioned Jamestown settlers, Crazy Horse’s death/love obsessed woman, a Latvian child caught up in World War II, Appalachian snake handlers, Chesapeake Bay watermen, Vincent van Gogh, traumatized children, and Arthur himself. Together, they immortalize a doomed natural world with unparalleled beauty.Accessible yet lyrical, these poems will move you whether you like other poetry or not. \"We are all murdered: all....\" Arthur’s poems focusing on place have been pod-cast from San Francisco and his poem/plays produced on stage in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, New York City, and St. Petersburg, Russia.About the AuthorRobert P. Arthur grew up on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and in Norfolk, Virginia. He has a M.A. from the University of Richmond, where he studied under historian Clifford Dowdey, and a M.F.A. from the University of Arkansas, where he studied under poet Miller Williams and fiction writer William Harrison. He teaches in the Graduate Creative Writing Program at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania. Arthur has written over twenty books of poems and plays, and over a thousand articles on the arts. In 2008 and 2010 he was a finalist for Poet Laureate of Virginia. He lives in Onancock on the Eastern Shore of Virginia with his wife, Gray, and has five children: Nicole, Hannah, Elizabeth, Robert William, and Eudora." ]

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[ "“Jones handles the narrative details of the campaign in good fashion. He sets the context of events, with full appreciation of the command question involved, and includes the reactions of individual officers and enlisted men. . . . Excellent.” -American Historical Review" ]

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[ "Uncle Tom's Cabin opens with a Kentucky farmer named Arthur Shelby facing the loss of his farm because of debts. Even though he and his wife, Emily Shelby, believe that they have a benevolent relationship with their slaves, Shelby decides to raise the needed funds by selling two of them—Uncle Tom, a middle-aged man with a wife and children, and Harry, the son of Emily Shelby's maid Eliza—to a slave trader. Emily Shelby hates the idea of doing this because she had promised her maid that her child would never be sold; Emily's son, George Shelby, hates to see Tom go because he sees the old man as his friend and mentor. When Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in 1852, it became an international blockbuster, selling more than 300,000 copies in the United States alone in its first year. Progressive for her time, Harriet Beecher Stowe was one of the earliest writers to offer a shockingly realistic depiction of slavery. Her stirring indictment and portrait of human dignity in the most inhumane circumstances enlightened hundreds of thousands of people by revealing the human costs of slavery, which had until then been cloaked and justified by the racist misperceptions of the time." ]

[ "Review", "\"Allen masterfully elicits an array of Southern dialects for Stowe's variety of characters. His thoughtful, engaged performance creates a memorable audio experience.\" ---AudioFile", "About the Author", "American author Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an ardent critic of slavery and the author of the international bestseller Uncle Tom's Cabin.Richard Allen is a five-time Audie-nominated narrator whose work has been acknowledged on the Best Audiobooks Lists for Audiofile and Library Journal.", "From", "AudioFile", "Stowe may have intended UNCLE TOM'S CABIN to be a political statement, but she also created an unforgettable story. In telling the story of the honest slave Tom, she vividly brings the hardships of slavery before the listener. Richard Allen lends his expert narration to this classic. In a deep, friendly voice, he movingly reads the novel. His articulate narration is augmented by his vocal characterizations, which he executes with careful attention, giving each character a distinctive voice. Tom's deep, somber voice almost resonates, while the cruel slave owner, Simon Legree, speaks in a raspy vernacular. Allen masterfully elicits an array of Southern dialects for Stowe's variety of characters. His thoughtful, engaged performance creates a memorable audio experience. D.M.W. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine", "Read more" ]

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[ "Authors Liesl, Sean and Travis Mefford are a mother-son-brother team. Their poetry encapsulates everyday life as they drive, hike or do laundry. Sean and Travis, ages 11 and 12, write from childhood experiences that will leave the reader laughing and wanting to jot down their own ponderings. Inspired by James Stevenson’s poetry, this family of writers questions the existence of garbage cans. They wonder about the kidnapping of Christmas trees from the forest. And as they search for missing socks in the laundry, poems flow forth. Their poetry will shine a light on the unusual relationships in normal life." ]

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[ "A kitten born in the bayou, Mademoiselle Meringue, has grown up and found a home in New Orleans Louisiana. Her adventures are as varied as the city itself, and as the reader sees the city through the perspective of this feline and her friends they absorb much of the rich history of the \"Big Easy\" as well. With a reference and glossary page included the reader experiences the educational aspect of the book in a more traditional way, also.", "Meringue may be older, but the scrapes and adventures are no less thrilling than those of her kitten hood. Join the fun, and \"let the good times roll.\"" ]

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[ "Original music for solo piano. The second and third volumes of this series focus on art music. Contents: Bagatelles, Sonata based on the legend of the phoenix." ]

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[ "Born the son of a blacksmith, author Paul J. Sebastian grew up during the Great Depression, served in World War II, and attended Penn State’s Engineering School and Lancaster School of the Bible. While teaching missionary students at LSB, his photography hobby grew into a lifelong career. Today at 93, Paul continues to design for the photo darkroom industry, serve Lancaster Bible College, and spend much time in prayer and Bible study and with his beloved family. In this book, he shares the fire and forging God has used to reveal some of the answers to life’s most important questions: Does God have a plan for my life? Can I trust Him? What is the secret of faith?" ]

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

[ "Utah Blows is the third book of adult poetry in a loose four book series (Fuck Utah, Utah Sucks, Utah Blows, Utah Pootah) 18+ very extreme content" ]

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[ "Proudly part of the New Directions Poetry Pamphlets, a collection of Russian masterpieces", "Peter France writes in his foreword: “I have always been conscious that Mandelstam was an outstanding figure, arguably the outstanding Russian poet of the twentieth century. This is a personal selection from the poetry ― poems that for one reason or another I wanted to translate. I have tried to make it reasonably representative of different strands and periods in his work, with a certain stress on the brilliant and fragmentary Voronezh poems.”" ]

[ "About the Author", "Osip Emilyevich Mandelstam", "(1891–1938) was born in Warsaw and grew up in a Jewish family in St. Petersburg. After a nomadic life as a translator and writer of children’s books, marriage to Nadezhda Khazina, and exile, he was arrested, sentenced to hard labor, and died in eastern Siberia, leaving behind some of the most glorious poems and essays ever written.", "Peter France", "has published widely on French, Russian, and comparative literature, including the", "Oxford Guide to Literature in English Translation", ". New Directions publishes his translations of the Chuvash poet", "Gennady Aygi: Field-Russia and Child-And-Rose", "." ]

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[ "Arindham Chaudhuri is the face of the new India--but how did he make his fortune? In \"Gatsby in New Delhi,\" from n+1, acclaimed journalist and novelist Siddhartha Deb tells the story of a myth, a man, and an unlikely family business: the Indian Institute of Planning and Management, a business school of a most unusual (and, to some, suspicious) character.Siddhartha Deb's The Beautiful and the Damned: A Portrait of the New India will be published by Faber in September, 2011." ]

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[ "Books", "Travel", "Asia" ]