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[ "This text concentrates upon field observations concerning leached cappings and gossans, occurring as oxidised surface expressions of underlying ore zones.", "Although the advent of modern multielement geochemical sampling and easier mechanical excavation assist considerably in subsurface interpretation, there are still many occasions where the first observation and recognition are made by the lone field geologist. New exposures continue to be found in remote and often difficult terrains, where “on the spot” skills are of prime importance.", "In general terms the text has been arranged from the broad scale to the specific, and it should be realised that all scales provide valuable input for final interpretation. The topics covered include:", "• Theoretical perspectives", "• Initial recognition", "• General field observations", "• Detailed field observations (secondary minerals, boxworks)", "• Porphyry copper leached cappings" ]

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

[ "The most complete treatment available of Sinsabaugh's life and career with a full portrayal of images, juxtaposing his classic Midwest prairie views and Chicago cityscapes with an instructive sampling of lesser-known works to offer a comprehensive look at a format and style unique to photography in America." ]

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

[ "The information contained in this book is extremely valuable for every individual who owns a golf cart. The inside information in this book will benefit every golf cart owner by extending the life of their golf cart’s batteries. There are five chapters included in the book of which the first two cover: Chapter One: Every Golf Cart Owner Must Know The Age of Their Batteries Knowing The Age Of The Batteries Will Give You Valuable Information About The Service Life & Performance Of The Golf Car Chapter Two: Every Golf Cart Owner Must Know The Proper Fluid Level In Their Golf Cart’s Batteries Allowing The Batteries To Go Dry Is The Number One Reason For Golf Cart Battery Replacement. Trade secrets revealed will save the cost of this book many times over. There are three additional chapters encompassing over 30 pages of extremely helpful information born out of real life experiences from a golf cart dealership with numerous service calls and battery related repairs. A must have battery guide that every golf cart owner should read. This book was written with electrical powered golf cart owners in mind. It answers many questions and concerns that have been asked over and over again by golf cart owners at our dealership. This is the perfect gift and will greatly benefit anyone who owns an electric golf cart. The money saved by the knowledge contained in this book will pay for the book over and over again." ]

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

[ "“From the deepest place in us, Anne Caston’s work could turn stone to sound. Prodigal is richly lyrical—so filled with love and legend that we say “what kind of soul does it take to write such poetry?” Maybe God speaks through Caston about humankind’s self-inflicted wounds and misplaced humanity; for here are the characters left by Faulkner’s deep south; here is the phraseology touched by Dylan Thomas’ music. Our worst and our best parts are here. I will never stop reading this book.” —Grace Cavalieri, Producer: “The Poet and the Poem from the Library of Congress” Chair: The Marfield National Book Award for Writing In the Arts “Explosive, Anne Caston's poems of spiritual and bodily devastation—we the living risk the “grenade of any almost / ordinary day: pin pulled.” These gritty poems of witness lead us again and again to attend the wounded and dying, until both poet and reader must consider “suffering / and God's part in it.” Love, like belief, is unreliable, painful—and ultimately all we have. These burnished poems tell harsh and necessary truths.” —Peggy Shumaker, Former State Writer of Alaska & author of 9 books, including Toucan Nest and Just Breathe Normally" ]

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

[ "Davy Wave is back! Our friend Davy is a young wave who lives in Mobile Bay, along the Alabama coast. One day, a rival wave rolls in to the Eastern Shore, hollering “Roll Tide!” Davy can tell Roller is an Alabama fan—but Davy cheers for the Auburn Tigers! Is the bay big enough for both of them? Follow along as these two adventure-loving wavemates become lifelong friends." ]

[ "About the Author", "F. David Druhan is a retired pediatrician who spent the summers of his youth on the shores of Mobile Bay. He now lives in Opelika, Alabama. He is a man of many nicknames. Some old high school teammates jokingly dubbed him \"Dr. Goodhands\" (he caught one pass his senior year). His five children call him \"Dad\" or \"Pop.\" To his twelve grandchildren he is \"Daddy Da.\" His patients and their parents usually called him \"Dr. Dave.\" Currently, most of his golf buddies hail him as \"Doc,\" while those who traveled with him to play his cherished Irish courses prefer \"Dr. G,\" due to his fondness for the Guinness. He calls himself lucky and blessed." ]

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

[ "The vogue for composing sonnets arrived in England in the late sixteenth century. These short verses told a story and were typically dedicated to a lady; standard themes were the lady s coldness and the poet s despair. William Shakespeare s efforts are distinctive in that many of them are admonishments to a young man (to marry, to pro-create, to forswear vanity and cruelty), rather than the more usual expressions of distress or delight attending romantic love. Whomever they were intended for, the forty-eight sonnets in this deck deftly, delicately convey the spirit s confrontation with time, change, death, love, lust, and beauty.These 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the heights of historic wit and wisdom in this stimulating compilation. An inspiration to the writer, philosopher, dreamer, student, teacher, or language lover, this deck is sure to spark the imagination, and may even inspire you to feats of personal creation.Size: 3 1/4 x 4 inches." ]

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

[ "A beautifully illustrated children's book for all to enjoy! Based on a true story, and to honor her mother, Juanita Hernandez, the author shares her mother's story as a young girl, and the special moments she shared with her donkey Lanudo while living in Mexico.The story is heartfelt and made with love." ]

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

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[ "Books", "Business & Money", "Skills" ]

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

[ "Duty, honor, and ritual rule her life, but one of these things may kill her.", "The Vhalgenn is the last of her kind, a companion bred to serve the king. Duty and honor burn in her blood. When the queen begs for a secret blessing to save the newborn prince, the Vhalgenn answers. But when she takes the babe to the queen's homeland for the ritual, what she discovers could topple the king and overthrow the kingdom.", "To save them", ", she must abandon every last thing she holds sacred, and do the one thing that will destroy her own heart...", "◆Page up and order now" ]

[ "From the Author", "The Last Vhalgenn finaled for a Fantasy EPIC eBook Award(then called EPPIE) in 2008 in the anthology A Time To... Volume 1 - The Best ofThe Lorelei Signal 2006, from Wolfsinger Publications. It was reprinted in 2008by Shadowfire Press as a standalone short story, and in 2009, became anaudiobook from AudioLark. All these versions are now out of print.", "From the Inside Flap", "Duty to king and country has shaped Raik's life since birth,but to protect them, she must perform a ritual that betrays all she holds sacred.", "About the Author", "Kayelle Allen is a best selling American author.", "She hasbeen published since 2004. In 2006, as a response to questionsfrom friends for marketing help, she founded", "Marketing forRomance Writers", ", a peer-mentoring group open to the entireliterary community. MFRW is now a large online author peer-mentoring group, and provides no-cost training in book marketingskills as well as free promotional services its members. In 2009,Kayelle opened the", "Romance Lives Forever", "blog for authors,publishers, and blog tour companies. The site now has a reach ofover three million. In 2011, she launched", "The Author'sSecret", "which offers editing services, eBook conversions formanuscripts, book covers, and graphic design. Kayelle teachesworkshops online, and is an invited speaker on numerous onlineconferences. She has been a featured speaker at", "Outlantacon", "since its founding and holds an honorary lifetime membershipthere. She has been a panelist at", "DragonCon.", "Kayelle'sbooks have won multiple awards, including the", "EPIC eBook Awardfor Science Fiction Erotic Romance", ", and a", "Finalist award inFantasy.", "Her motto is \"romance lives forever\" and she is knownfor books with unstoppable heroes, uncompromising love, andunforgettable passion. Kayelle is married to her personal hero.The couple makes their home in the Atlanta area, near their threegrown children and five grandchildren. She is a US Navy Veteran.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "The author states that the United States seems at once pragmatic and ideological, magnanimous and petty, moralistic and Machiavellian, anti-colonial and imperial, New Deal and laissez-faire. This book is one historian's effort to explain some of these contradictions." ]

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[ "International Contemporary Masters had its beginnings in Greece, in the International Art Festival of Chania, an annual event that attracted the participation of hundreds of artists from all over the world. It was an extraordinary sensation to stand in the vast exhibition hall, a 16th century Venetian arsenali which had once housed hundred-oared war galleys, and to see hundreds of completely dissimilar works of art created by people of completely different backgrounds and mentalities, each its own scintillating world unto itself." ]

[ "Review", "Another strand in the ancestry of this undertaking was the international artists workshops which we organized from Omma Centre of Contemporary Art in Chania, Crete, where each year between 20 and 30 artists, again from all over the world, would gather and create together, while learning from each others techniques and perspectives, at the end of which there would be an exhibition of the works created there. One thing which was perhaps unique about these workshops was that there was no leader or guide. Each of the participants was simultaneously both teacher and student. The chemistry was very interesting to behold, and it was clear that the workshops were an unusual and valuable experience for all those who took part. A third element that was influential in the formation of the present book was the themed exhibitions which we organized at Omma. This began with our very first show, a pop art retrospective, with works by Warhol, Lichtenstein, Rauschenberg, Nikki de Saint Phalle and others. This was a phenomenal beginning for a little art gallery on a Greek island, partly the result of a stroke of luck, it must be said, but it certainly opened our eyes to the magnificent syntheses that could be achieved from a presentation of disparate elements. We followed this with a number of group exhibitions by contemporary artists from a particular country: Romania, Turkey, South Korea, Israel, and the UK, among others. What was particularly interesting about these shows was that underlying the apparent disparity of the works were some often unexpected common elements. While one would expect certain commonalities of mentality, it was interesting to see the lingering influences of the prevailing directions and tendencies of art schools for example the long arm of Chagall and his sense of narrative among Israeli artists, and the pursuit and attainment by Russian artists of a technical excellence long overlooked in the west. Or the pursuit by Greek artists of three-dimensional, sculptural effects in painting. Finally, in addition to the personal shows we organized at both Omma galleries, there was a long series of international group shows, with between four and eight artists, each from a different country. Again, each was a kaleidoscope which created a unique and often completely unexpected effect on the viewer. However, while offering the immediacy of the works themselves, any art exhibition, however large, is ultimately constrained by bounds of space and is usually ephemeral, unless it is in a museum. We saw that one of the most interesting things that came out of the Festivals was the catalog. So the next step was the thought of a book, or rather a series of books that would continue this endeavor, but on an even wider scale. The result was International Contemporary Masters, and when we first conceived it, the goal seemed almost absurdly ambitious: to encapsulate in a series of books a cross-section of all the really good art that is being created today, all over the world, covering all the visual arts that can be presented on the page of a book: painting, mixed media, sculpture, constructions, photography, lithography, prints, digital art, and anything new that might surface. We conceived it as an annual publication that would grow and grow. --international contemporary masters IIIOne interesting development in the world of art that International Contemporary Masters was both influenced by and now actively contributes to, is that there are no longer any real centers of the art world today, in the sense thatParis and New York once were. This is not to say that cities like Berlin or London are unimportant as centers of art. But important and interesting art is being created over the whole planet, and we consider one the main missions of this publication is to showcase the global nature of art. Artists presented in the book: Artists presented in the book: Aasvik Therese Abraham Jessica Acciari Pierre- Louis Agapova Tamara Aghzout Abdelkhalek Ainsley David Ajiad Adnan M Akel Maria Eugenia Al Bakry Madny Albuquerque Pedro Allen Lewis Amburgey Terry Anstedt Sheri Apostolovi Reni & Philip Araujo Patricia Armstrong James Arnold Patricia Ashley Lori Au Hemphill Angela Augier Annick Aurland Sissel Bailey Richard Baker Mary Ann Barnes Brian Bartolozzi Rossana Bastaja Peter Basu Samita Bauer Logan Baykara Aydin Baziotou Helen Behrendt Lloyd Ben Amor Chokri Ben-Yitzhak Elisha Biehl Julianne Bjerkli Myriam Bjornson Erika Blades Debra Boutos Vassilis Bowe Joshua Bravo JuanCarlos Brooks-Thoma Mischa Brustier Jean Pierre Bseiso Yasmin Bucholtz Elinore Butnik Donna Buttazzoni Ivan Cabanne Joelle Carpenter John M Caserotti Henry Cayce Donald Chalabi Leila Chan Debbi Charbonneau Malaika Zbesheski Cockell Tarja Collin Sorin Wendy Cook Jenik Cooper Gina Cox Desiree Cran Michael Cymber Jack DaCosta Rita DeBot Joan Degan Monika Degan Stephen DeLuigi Andrea Demaistre Amira DeMetz Michelle DeSaugy Catherine Didovets Yana Dimas Dimitris Dodd DiBello Tari Dujic Slavko Egli Richard Eldbaage Larz Emmanouel Rania Erica Gutenschwager Erwin Katherine Fakhry Nawal Faucher Isabelle Ferenc Sebök Firestone Robert Fitzke Kevin Flink Fredrik Forrester Lizzy Frydrych Danuta Furlan Irene Gardiakos Soterios Garrity Aida Gaul Ursula Gavingo (David Arzeno) Gilpatrick Eleanor Gorokhova Katerina Gougeon Jeffrey Griesgraber Michael Grosova Hana Grussing Joleen Gurney Margaret Guskin Andrea Hale Patricia Hansgaard Mette Harris Fukuko Haug Kari Elisabeth Hayes Benjamin Hill Julie Hirata Yusuke Holman Cathy Hood Mary Ibbo Jeff Ilter Orcun Imamoglu Gulten Jackson Terry Jacobs Richard Janeczko Roman Jasek Catherine Kabar Vivien Kabbeko Erica Kaller Mimmi Kawasaki Shunsuke Kern Deepa Khan Tashi Kihara Fumie Kim Sook Kislitsin Evgeniy Kosonen Mauri Krauss Michele Krzywicki Keith Kubiak Rasmussen Rigmor Kuroda Etsuko Kyriakou Angela LaCreta Silvana Lambert Melissa Ann Lane Melody Lavalee Michelle Lee Hui Ling Leong Lampo L'Etoile Martine Libhaber Miriam Lightwing Samuel Lively Jim Losonczi Joseph Lundy Monica Lüth Hedegaard Susan Macovei Nicolae Majdandzic Viktor Matsushima Loreen Mattsson Gun McCoy John Meeker Darcy Metz Michelle Merxelino Nicandro Metcalfe May Karen Milek Ryszard Mitsotakis Lisandros Molnár Mirko Moran Paul Mozumdar Sripriya Nazim Mehmet Nesic Natasha Newman David Nii Ahene-La Nilsson Ingrid Nostrakis Symeon Nylamo Erkki O Brien Kelliane Orlando Dennis Palermo Joseph Palka Winek Barbara Persch Wendy Pontez Larissa Prakash Ella Pugh Wanakee Puzanova Olga Raasch Stefan Rami Youssef REAP 13- Powell Ron Reed Brian Rehmanov Nazim Riccio Adrián --international contemporary masters IIIRidgeway Bette Rippelmeyer Nadine Robbins Aaron Robin Eric Rodriguez Cristina Rogers Cynthia Sadovskaya Yulia Sawatzky Gail Scheriau Hanna Schiesser Susan Schler David Seshadri Sreenivasan Sharmeen Laila Shestik Yefim Shimizu Kensuke Shinkarenko Alexander Shirriff Jason Shriyan Nayna Snoody Rufus Sobke Christel Sossella Gilberto Struzik Miroslaw Tanaskovic - Papadopoulos Marija Tapp Cheryl Tarasiewicz Tamara Taylor Inger Timco Sabina Tincher Bill Torres Alicia Treuter Bjoern Trinh John Tudor Jason Turajczyk Kasia Turner Lance Tyler Sara Ullbors Thomas Ullom Marc Valentina VR Van Hoek Ilona Wechsler Alkistis Welter Maryika Wendel Verena Wisti Grayson Nancy Wong Paulina Xue Yanqun Yasinskiy Konstantin Ygartua Paul Zandvakili Kat Zappitell Hope Brenda Zeeman Grady Zitnik Ziva Zorn Wim Zussman Billha --international contemporary masters III", "About the Author", "Despina Tunberg, born in Greece, has been a painter for all her adult life, eith many exhibitions to her credit, in Greece and internationally. She was a gallery owner for many years, with the Omma Centers of Contemporary Art in Chania, Crete, Greece and in Santa Barbara California. Parallel with the galleries, she began organizing and curating large group exhibitions in a number of venues in Greece, Romania, Turkey and also in London, New York, Las Vegas and other places. This activity led to the creation of the International art fetival of Chania, a major event which attracted the participation of hundreds of artists from all over the world. Now based in Santa Barbara, California, she continues to organize and curate international shows, but devotes herself primarily to 'International Contemporary Masters' a monumental and continuing presentation of the whole range of 21st century art over the entire world. Our criteria for inclusion were basically two: to be chosen, any work had to show a certain originality of concept or idea, and the execution had to be technically proficient. The history of the artist was not so important; in fact, we were particularly interested in unknown and young artists or self-taught artists without any real track record. These are the people who are really breaking new ground. We have remained faithful to these simple principles which has the virtue of ensuring a certain consistency - and we think they are vindicated by the results. This third volume now seems to be attaining critical mass: over 230 artists from nearly 50 countries, with nearly 400 works of art. More important, the art world first and foremost, artists themselves, gallery owners, museum curators, collectors and critics is beginning to realize the worth of such an ongoing presentation, and the value of this particular presentation. We plan to keep International Contemporary Masters growing constantly, and giving a ever more comprehensive depiction of the whole span of the visual arts today." ]

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[ "Books", "Arts & Photography" ]

[ "A boy enjoys imitating his big brother and dreams of the day when he will be big as well" ]

[ "From School Library Journal", "PreSchool-Grade 1-Beginning readers will enjoy this series that encourages families to spend time reading together while helping children to build their literacy skills. Through a partnership with Reader's Digest and Mattel, the books carry a Fisher-Price logo on the cover. Both have short sentences, repetitive phrases, words that rhyme, and visual clues in the bright illustrations, all of which make for easy decoding. Our New Baby looks at the upheaval caused by the arrival of an infant, as seen through the eyes of the newborn's big sister, and most older siblings will relate to her reactions. Children will also identify with the feelings expressed in When I Am Big, in which a boy shares his dreams of athletic glory. Both titles have a note to parents that includes tips and hints for making reading both rewarding and fun. However, the series reinforces reading skills with a star-sticker grid and a list of sight words to color, making the books better suited to home markets than school and public libraries.", "Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MA", "Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc." ]

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

[ "To this day, Emily Dickinson remains a beloved and enigmatic figure in American poetry. This “lady in white,” who shut herself away from the world and found solace alone with her words, has since her death been viewed primarily through the lens of her poetry, which afforded her beauty and hope amid the agony and loneliness of her life. As a reclusive writer himself, contemporary French author Christian Bobin felt a kindred tie to the poet, and his book", "The Lady in White", "honors Dickinson in the form of a brief, poetically imagined account of her life and the work that she gave the world. This fresh and personal interpretation of Dickinson’s life leaves one with an impression of knowing Dickinson both through her poetry, as recalled by Bobin, and as he senses the person she was through her work and the sparse facts we have about her life." ]

[ "About the Author", "Christian Bobin is a writer from the small town of Le Creusot, France. More than forty of his works have been published, several of which have been translated into English. Bobin won the Prix des Deux Magots in 1992 for his work", "Le Très-bas", "(", "The Very Lowly", "). Alison Anderson is the translator of J. M. G. Le Clézio’s", "Mondo and Other Stories", "(Nebraska, 2011) and", "Onitsha", "(Nebraska, 1997) as well as two collections of lyric essays by Christian Bobin,", "A Little Party Dress", "and", "I Never Dared Hope for You", ".", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "Review", "Praise for the original French edition: “A text of luminous, intuitive grace.”—Christine Ferniot,", "Lire Magazine", "“There is a Bobin style, a way of approaching literature through the joy that words radiate, the light they hold within.” —Guy Goffette,", "Le Monde", "“A portrait full of empathy that cares little for chronology and facts, since what really matters to the author is elsewhere. . . . Bobin preserves Emily Dickinson’s fervor, her attentiveness to small things, to nothing, to simplicity. . . . This is a biography full of grace and vision.”—Gérard Pussey,", "Elle Magazine", "(France) Published On: 2014-02-27\"", "[The Lady in White", "is a] significant addition to the literature around Emily Dickinson.\"—M.A.Orthofer,", "Complete Review", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition." ]

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

[ "This soaring story takes readers on a fantastic journey set in the same world and warm relationship as Arthur Dorros's award-winning", "Abuela", "!", "Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela's eyes and stories, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island--from the lush, tropical rain forest to the bustling old city. Along the way Rosalba and her grandmother visit a busy fruit market, then cool off with a swim in the turquoise sea filled with colorful fish. Their magical trip is brought to life by Elisa Kleven's shimmering collage artwork.", "Also available in a Spanish-language edition (ISBN: 978-0-14-056541-6)", "\"Dorros's language is rich and magical—readers fly to", "la isla", ", too. Kleven's art is whimsical and quiltlike, crowded with sweet things and surprises.\"—", "School Library Journal", "\"Vivid illustrations with myriad details bring the tropical scenes to life, and the well-chosen Spanish words and phrases are easily understood. Glossary.\"—", "Horn Book", "\"The little girl and her grandmother, first seen flying over New York City in", "Abuela", "(1991), take off on another imaginary flight, this time to the Caribbean island where Abuela grew up. Isla is a tropical treasure.\"—", "Booklist", "Notable Book, National Council for the Social Studies/Children's Book CouncilCommended Book, Consortium of Latin American Studies ProgramsChildren's Book of the Year, Bank Street Children's Book CommitteeNotable Children's Book, National Council of Teachers of English" ]

[ "Review", "Praise for", "Isla", "\"Dorros's language is rich and magical—readers fly to", "la isla", ", too. Kleven's art is whimsical and quiltlike, crowded with sweet things and surprises.\"—", "School Library Journal", "\"Vivid illustrations with myriad details bring the tropical scenes to life, and the well-chosen Spanish words and phrases are easily understood. Glossary.\"—", "Horn Book", "\"The little girl and her grandmother, first seen flying over New York City in", "Abuela", "(1991), take off on another imaginary flight, this time to the Caribbean island where Abuela grew up. Isla is a tropical treasure.\"—", "Booklist", "Notable Book, National Council for the Social Studies/Children's Book CouncilCommended Book, Consortium of Latin American Studies ProgramsChildren's Book of the Year, Bank Street Children's Book CommitteeNotable Children's Book, National Council of Teachers of English", "From the Back Cover", "In the popular book, \"Abuela\", Rosalba and her grandmother took a fanciful flight high above New York City. Today Abuela is telling Rosalba all about the Caribbean island where she grew up. Together, they use their imaginations to fly through the sky on a magical journey to la isla. After listening to Abuela's vivid stories Rosalba can see the vibrant treasures of the island unfold right before her eyes.", "About the Author", "Arthur Dorros", "(arthurdorros.com) has enjoyed words, pictures, and books for as long as he can remember. A photograph taken when he was one and a half years old shows him eating a few. Some of his later experiences led to his creating books. When he was four years old he sat on the tail of a ten-foot long alligator. Fortunately the alligator had been well fed. Out of that adventure grew one of his first published books,", "Alligator Shoes", ". Since 1980, he has written and/or illustrated numerous popular titles about a broad variety of subjects from nonfiction, concept science books, to high-flying stories such as the award-winning", "Abuela.", "Before he started making books he did many things: he worked as a carpenter, teacher, farm worker, longshoreman, and photographer at various times. He loves to travel, learning about and meeting people, and discovering similarities and differences around the world. As a writer and illustrator he brings what he finds into his books. Mr. Dorros currently lives in Seattle, Washington, and enjoys visiting schools throughout the US and internationally to speak with students about telling their own stories. In addition to the much-appreciated reactions of his readers, his works have been selected as Reading Rainbow Books, ALA Notable Book, American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, NCSS Notable Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies, Parent's Choice Award, Storytime Public TV Selection, and", "Booklist", "Editors' Choice, among other commendations.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "***This paperback edition has a new introduction by the author and updated content.This is the third and final volume of North Atlantic Books’ updated paperback edition of Dale Pendell’s", "Pharmako", "trilogy, an encyclopedic study of the history and uses of psychoactive plants and related synthetics first published between 1995 and 2005. The books form an interrelated suite of works that provide the reader with a unique, reliable, and often personal immersion in this medically, culturally, and spiritually fascinating subject. All three books are beautifully designed and illustrated, and are written with unparalleled authority, erudition, playfulness, and range.", "Pharmako/Gnosis: Plant Teachers and the Poison Path", "includes a new introduction by the author and as in previous editions focuses on plant-based and derivative psychedelic “teachers” (including ayahuasca, peyote, LSD, and DMT) and on the “poison path” of substances such as belladonna, ketamine, and ibogaine. Each substance is explored in detail, not only with information on its history, pharmacology, preparation, and cultural and esoteric correspondences, but also the subtleties of each plant’s effect on consciousness in a way that only poets can do.The whole concoction is sprinkled with abundant quotations from famous writers, creating a literary brew as intoxicating as its subject.The", "Pharmako", "series includes the predecessor volumes", "Pharmako/Poeia", "(which covers tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, opiates, salvia divinorum, and other substances) and", "Pharmako/Dynamis", "(focusing on stimulants and empathogens)." ]

[ "Review", "“Essential reading, a modern classic.” —Stephen Silberman,", "Wired", "magazine   “The poet of plants . . . Pendell may be America’s answer to Blake, Coleridge, and Wordsworth. . . .” —Emily Green,", "Los Angeles Times", "“Whereas all other drug encyclopaediaists are accompanied by excessive slyness, the seemingly free verse of Dale Pendell is constrained by compulsive accuracy, to paraphrase Zarathustra’s", "Hom Yost,", "by the (scruples) that drive forth truth.” —David Flattery, author of", "Haoma and Harmaline", "“A beat alchemist working textual DJ decks.” —Erik Davis,", "Bookforum", "About the Author", "Plant student Dale Pendell established himself as one of the foremost popular exponents of shamanic ethnobotany with his unprecedented", "Pharmako", "trilogy. A noted poet, he was the founding editor of the avant-garde magazine", "Kuksu", "and a cofounder of the Primitive Arts Institute and has led workshops on ethnobotany and ethnopoetics for the Naropa Institute and the Omega Institute. Pendell was part of the Oracular Madness theme camp at Burning Man for a number of years (his book", "Inspired Madness: The Gifts of Burning", "Man", "was published by Frog Books in 2006). Also an experienced computer scientist, he lives with his wife Laura in California’s Sierra foothills." ]

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

[ "These adorable, thematic mini books will delight and engage emerging readers! Simple, predictable stories with appealing artwork that supports the text will help students build important reading skills. Topics include favorites like weather, penguins, friends, plants, the seasons, and many more. Comes complete with easy, step-by-step directions and teaching tips. For use with Grades K-1." ]

[ "About the Author", "Maria Fleming is a staff writer at", "Teaching Tolerance", "magazine and has written many stories and poems for children. She has written many books for Scholastic Teaching Resources. Maria lives in Montgomery, Alabama." ]

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

[ "PRAISE FOR Wanda Duncan: “In Cracker Gothic, Wanda Duncan writes about the intersections between family and place with precision, wit, and loving detail. Capturing moments that are at times humorous and at other times heartbreaking, Duncan makes spending time in the Florida swamp an unexpected, lyrical pleasure.” – Aimee Mepham, author of \"Raving Ones\"" ]

[ "Review", "\"An acutely observed panorama of small-town Florida....a poignant and compelling memoir that explores familial, cultural, and spiritual ties to a birthplace...In this richly embroidered account, Duncan's writing is effortlessly atmospheric.\" -", "Kirkus Reviews", "\"", "Cracker Gothic", "is a good book. It's a really good book. But the point I want to make is that this is an important book. I'd say it's up there with Patrick Smith's", "A Land Remembered", "when it comes to understanding Florida from an Agrarian viewpoint. ...Taking in the stories laid out in", "Cracker Gothic", "helps us to understand the plight of small towns. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves The South.\"", "- allthebiscuitsingeorgia.com", "\"In", "Cracker Gothic", ", Wanda Duncan writes about the intersections between family and place with precision, wit, and loving detail. Capturing moments that are at times humorous and at other times heartbreaking, Duncan makes spending time in the Florida swamp an unexpected, lyrical pleasure.\"", "- Aimee Mepham, author of", "Raving Ones" ]

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

[ "Piers Morgan was made editor of the", "News of the World,", "the UK's biggest-selling Sunday newspaper at the record-breaking age of 28. The decade that followed was one of the most tumultuous in modern times. In a world of indiscreet dinners, private meetings and gossipy lunches, Piers Morgan found himself in the thick of it. His diaries from this remarkable period reveal astonishing and hilarious encounters with an endless list of celebrities and politicians alike." ]

[ "Review", "“One of the most uproarious and indiscreet accounts of British public life in recent times…Morgan breezily records extraordinary details from private encounters with Tony and Cherie, Diana, William, Madonna, Paul McCartney and a seemingly endless cast of the rich and famous.” —", "Daily Mail" ]

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[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs", "Leaders & Notable People" ]

[ "Toward the end of his life, the visionary American philosopher, inventor, architect, mathematician, and poet Buckminster Fuller was asked to explain to a group of children his vision of how the universe works. The book that resulted from this encounter is not only the most straightforward exposition available of Bucky's radical worldview but also perhaps the most lovable and personal portrait ever produced of the man who has been called \"the planet's friendly genius.\"", "Fuller, who wrote more than thirty books, coined and popularized terms such as \"spaceship earth\" and \"synergetics,\" and helped develop numerous design and architecture inventions, explains step-by-step the mysteries of the universe, with interruptions by the kids any time they could not follow him.", "A brilliant portrait of a dynamic teacher,", "Fuller's Earth", "will be an inspiration to progressive educators today." ]

[ "About the Author", "Richard J. Brenneman, an award-winning journalist, is a father of four. He lives in California, where he writes", "for the Berkeley Daily Planet", "." ]

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

[ "Volume 2. Workbook for Students." ]

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[ "Software Engineering presents a broad perspective on software systems engineering, concentrating on widely used techniques for developing large-scale systems. The objectives of this seventh edition are to include new material on iterative software development, component-based software engineering and system architectures, to emphasize that system dependability is not an add-on but should be considered at all stages of the software process, and not to increase the size of the book significantly.", "To this end the book has been restructured into 6 parts, removing the separate section on evolution  as the distinction between development and evolution can be seen as artificial. New chapters have been added on:", "Socio-technical Systems ¿ discussing the context of software in a broader system composed of other hardware and software, people, organisations, policies, procedures and laws.", "Application System Architectures ¿ to teach students the general structure of application systems such as transaction systems, information systems and embedded control systems. The chapter covers 6 common system architectures with an architectural overview and discussion of the characteristics of these types of system.", "Iterative Software Development ¿ looking at prototyping and adding new material on agile methods and extreme programming.", "Component-based Software Engineering ¿ introducing the notion of a component, component composition and component frameworks and covering design with reuse.Software Evolution ¿ revising the presentation of the 6th edition to cover re-engineering and software change in a single chapter.", "The book supports students taking undergraduate or graduate courses in software engineering, and software engineers in industry needing to update their knowledge." ]

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[ "Books", "Computers & Technology", "Programming" ]

[ "It was an average day at Harry Buttz Elementary until . . .", "KABLAM!", "The five-bean burritos churning in Darren Stonkadopolis's stomach exploded in a fart so volcanic it melted his desk seat, knocked out his whole class, and got him sent to the nurse—and he's not alone.", "Something fishy is going on in Buttzville. And it's up to Darren and his three farting friends to combine their potty powers to get to the bottom of this evil plot—before it's too late. With their scent-sei, Janitor Stan, at their side, the Fart Squad has to learn to harness the powers between their butt cheeks. And then let it", "RIIIP", ".", "\"A flagrant romp. Not to be passed!\"—", "The New York Toots", "\"A cut above the rest.\"—StinkyCheese.com\"If you haven't caught wind of", "Fart Squad", "yet, don't let this one go!\" —", "Rude News", "\"We've been dealt a winner!\"—SmeltIt.blog.com" ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "CautionContains noxious gases", "Standing up against bad guys (and downwind of everyone else), it's the rancid, the rank, the got-more-gas-than-a-trucker's-full-tank . . . the fearless Fart Squad!", "It was an average day at Harry Buttz Elementary until . . . KABLAM! The five-bean burritos churning in Darren Stonkadopolis's stomach exploded in a fart so volcanic it melted his desk seat, knocked out his whole class, and got him sent to the nurse. That's where Darren discovers that he's not the only one who smelt it and dealt it. Now it's up to Darren and his three farting friends to combine their potty powers to get to the bottom of an evil plot—before it's too late. With their scent-sei, Janitor Stan, at their side, the Fart Squad has to learn to harness the powers between their butt cheeks. And then let it RIIIIP!", "About the Author", "Seamus Pilger is an award-winning fartologist and a burrito enthusiast. He first became interested in superfartabilities while studying the alternate forms of propulsion for space travel. While intergalactic gastroenterological propulsion failed, Seamus has made many discoveries in the fermentation of foods in humans. Seamus is a graduate at FRT. He is a lifelong vegetarian and lives on a bean farm in Minnesota.", "Stephen Gilpin is the award-winning illustrator of dozens of children's books and has worked for tons of awesome clients. He lives and works with his wife, Angie, in Hiawatha, Kansas." ]

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

[ "The Evolution of Modern Medicine by William Osler - is a wonderful insight into the development of modern medicine. A great study aid and historical work. Any profits generated from the sale of this book will go towards the Freeriver Community project, a project designed to promote harmonious community living and well-being in the world. To learn more about the Freeriver project please visit the website - www.freerivercommunity.com" ]

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[ "Books", "Medical Books" ]

[ "This pioneering work, the first serious analysis of the royal household between the middle ages and the eighteenth century, examines the internal workings of the court which was key to politics, and the personnel and organisation of the private royal apartments. It presents radical reinterpretation of the period as a whole, seeing the years from 1460 to 1640 as an essential unity - the age of personal court monarchy undivided by an imaginary 'revolution in government'." ]

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[ "Books", "Law" ]

[ "Leah fears that Ava has incriminating photographs of Gianni. Yet all she can do is wait. The emotion draws her closer to Gianni, and her submission to him deepens. She senses a change in the man she loves, but hardly dares to hope. Yet the intimate scenes between them are hotter than ever. They escape for a weekend together, only to be hit harder by the press when they return. “Leah dreamed of something that might not happen. But as long as there was a possibility, she would cling to her desire for Gianni to say he loved her. He had taught her patience, the ability to embrace delay, in order to increase the pleasure when satisfaction came. She decided it wasn’t confined to sex play, but applied to matters of the heart as well.” Gianni strives to bring Ava under control. Meanwhile, the press continues to harass him. Protecting Leah from the attacks is his priority, and the media pushes him too far. Then an unexpected event gives him the chance that could make the difference. Gianni has reached his limit, and refuses to play it safe. Risking it all, he makes a move to regain control, and take his life back. What he feels for Leah is more than he anticipated, and can no longer be ignored. Series Description: Gianni Rinaldi was introduced in the sensual romance series of Touched By You, the endearing love story of Tanner and Natalie. He was the owner of GR Showroom, and showcased Natalie’s fashions. He was a source of jealousy for Tanner, the wealthy hero in that new adult steamy romance. Although his relationship with Natalie was strictly professional in the seductive romance series of Touched By You. But he was deeply involved in his own sensual romance, which you can now read about in the steamy love stories of “Leah’s Seduction.” This sexy romantic series unfolds over 10 novellas. Each is an episode in the ongoing tale of seduction into the secrets of the fashion industry, and the temptations of love." ]

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[ "Books", "Romance", "Anthologies" ]

[ "Spirited Kit Thornton portrays Jake Cordell in her novels as the defender of good, and when he left she buys his ranch, adopts the son he never knew he had, and lauds him as a hero, and now he returns a bitter and jaded man, and must prove that he is worthy of her love. Original." ]

[ "Review", "After capturing the man responsible for his father's death, Jake Cordell, bounty hunter and lawyer, is returning home to Chaney, Wyoming. He wants nothing more than to find his favorite saloon girl, Maggie, and to trade in his reputation as a gun slinging hero for that of a respectable rancher. When he arrives in town, he learns that Maggie is dead, Kit Thornton has bought his ranch, and the hated image of a dime novel hero, created by a certain T.K. Thorne, is not easily forgotten. To Kit Thornton, ever since he stood up for her when she was a plump, bookish kid, Jake Cordell was what every hero should be. So, it seemed only natural to record his adventures in dime novels and to adopt Jake's son, Johnny, after his mother Maggie died in childbirth. Kit is reluctant to tell Jake that Johnny is his son because Maggie told her Jake would never settle down, an opinion Kit begins to share after witnessing several bouts of Jake's drinking. Kit gets her friend Freda, a German widow, to take Jake in as a border even though Freda can't stand drinking. Jake wants to buy the ranch from Kit, but she refuses to sell Johnny's birthright. Jake teaches Johnny to ride, and Kit and Jake begin to fall in love, rediscovering the friendship they shared as two lonely teenagers. But what will Jake do when he discovers Johnny is his son? And can he ever forgive Kit for being the infamous T.K. Thorne? I thoroughly enjoyed Maureen McKade's second book, A Dime Novel Hero. Throughout the text there are excerpts taken from Kit's latest dime novel, a delightful touch! Johnny is one of the best child characters I've had the pleasure of reading in a romance - consistent in vocabulary and speaking style, something which all readers who have suffered through five year-olds who come off sounding fifteen will appreciate. The secondary characters are unique, and the story of Kit and Jake helping each another heal the wounds of neglect is sweet without a hint of saccharine. Maureen McKade is a fabulous new talent in the romance genre! Original, funny, and sweet -- A Dime Novel Hero is a romance you'll fall in love with!Phoebe Imel --", "Copyright © 1998 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved", "--", "From", "Literary Times" ]

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

[ "When your days feel overwhelming and your life is anxious and stressed, you can find peace and hope in Jesus. In", "Jesus Listens Note-Taking Edition", "by Sarah Young, author of", "Jesus Calling", ", you'll find a 365-day devotional prayer book with Scripture and space on each day to write your thoughts and prayers. Each entry helps you find confidence to come to God in all circumstances with short, heartfelt prayers based on Scripture.", "God desires a relationship with you through continual conversation--prayer.", "Jesus Listens Note-Taking Edition", "can serve as your prayer journal, empowering you to pray daily, whether it's your only prayer for the day or simply a jump-starter to your own prayers.", "Jesus Listens", "is ideal for those who:", "Are going through difficult times and looking for rest and hope", "Are going through difficult times and looking for rest and hope", "Are busy with life's demands, but want to grow their prayer life", "Are busy with life's demands, but want to grow their prayer life", "Are not sure how to pray", "Are not sure how to pray", "Have been praying for years but want a closer relationship with God", "Have been praying for years but want a closer relationship with God", "The biblical basis for each prayer in", "Jesus Listens", "is given at the end of each entry so you can continually return to God's promises in Scripture.", "Jesus Listens Note-Taking Edition", "includes:", "Space on each page to record your personal reflections and prayer lists", "Space on each page to record your personal reflections and prayer lists", "365 days of Bible-based prayers", "365 days of Bible-based prayers", "Scripture references with emphasis on words quoted directly from the Bible", "Scripture references with emphasis on words quoted directly from the Bible", "A beautifully designed interior", "A beautifully designed interior", "A ribbon marker to hold your place", "A ribbon marker to hold your place", "Whether you gift", "Jesus Listens Note-Taking Edition", "or pick it up yourself to establish a more consistent prayer practice, this devotional journal will greatly enrich your prayer. By praying Scripture through this daily devotional prayer book, you'll experience how intentional prayer connects you to God, changes your heart, and can even move mountains.", "This special edition is sure to be a favorite. The cover has a striking, contemporary yet classic design, along with written-out Scripture verses, and journaling space on every page." ]

[ "About the Author", "Sarah Young, author of the bestselling 365-day devotionals", "Jesus Calling", "and", "Jesus Listens", ", has sold more than 40 million books worldwide.", "Jesus Calling", "has appeared on all major bestseller lists. Sarah's writings include", "Jesus Calling", ",", "Jesus Listens", ",", "Jesus Always", ",", "Jesus Today", ",", "Jesus Lives", ",", "Dear Jesus", ",", "Jesus Calling for Little Ones", ",", "Jesus Calling Bible Storybook, Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids", ",", "Peace in His Presence", ", and more, each encouraging readers in their journeys toward intimacy with Christ. Sarah and her husband were missionaries in Japan and Australia for many years. They currently live in the United States. Sarah enjoys praying daily for readers of all her books.", "Connect with Sarah at:", "Facebook.com/JesusCalling", "Instagram.com/JesusCalling", "Youtube.com/jesuscallingbook", "Pinterest.com/Jesus_Calling", "Twitter.com/Jesus_Calling" ]

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

[ "The story of one citizen's fight to preserve a US stake in the future of clean energy and the elements essential to high tech industries and national defense.", "American technological prowess used to be unrivaled. But because of globalization, and with the blessing of the U.S. government, once proprietary materials, components and technologies are increasingly commercialized outside the U.S. Nowhere is this more dangerous than in China's monopoly of rare earth elements-materials that are essential for nearly all modern consumer goods, gadgets and weapons systems.Jim Kennedy is a retired securities portfolio manager who bought a bankrupt mining operation. The mine was rich in rare earth elements, but he soon discovered that China owned the entire global supply and manufacturing chain. Worse, no one in the federal government cared. Dismayed by this discovery, Jim made a plan to restore America's rare earth industry. His plan also allowed technology companies to manufacture rare earth dependent technologies in the United States again and develop safe, clean nuclear energy. For years, Jim lobbied Congress, the Pentagon, the White House Office of Science and Technology, and traveled the globe to gain support. Exhausted, down hundreds of thousands of dollars, and with his wife at her wits' end, at the start of 2017, Jim sat on the edge of victory, held his breath and bet it all that his government would", "finally", "do the right thing. Like Beth Macy's", "Factory Man", ", this is the story of one man's efforts to stem the dehumanizing tide of globalization and Washington's reckless inaction. Jim's is a fight we need to join." ]

[ "Review", "\"'Sellout' mines an important topic: the national-security risks arising from our loss of industrial expertise and manufacturing capacity.\" -", "Wall Street Journal", "\"a compelling narrative. . . . Readers will share Kennedy's considerable frustration with the shortsightedness of profit-driven stakeholders and the hubris of politicians.\" -", "Library Journal", "\"Bruce provides a concise, inspiring story of personal transformation and dedication to American technology production. An instructive tale of one man's 'burning mission to bring back manufacturing and innovation to America.'\" -", "Kirkus Reviews", "\"A master of her craft, Bruce (", "Hostage Nation", ", 2010) combines intellect and a no-nonsense tone to tell a complicated scientific and global story through the lens of one determined man . . . Bruce's thorough work explains the historical context for Kennedy's mine, the evolution of nuclear energy at the Oak Ridge laboratories, and the globalization process, all balanced with Kennedy's biography. This book will, no doubt, spur policy change.\" -", "Booklist", "\"Heart-stopping . . . A gripping disaster story [and] a scathing account of human folly, arrogance, and ambition.\" -", "The New York Times Book Review on NO APPARENT DANGER", "\"Harrowing . . . Offers rich insight into the untidy workings of volcanologists and science in general.\" -", "Discover on NO APPARENT DANGER", "\"Scientist and journalist Bruce traces the fascinating recent history of Colombian volcanoes and the scientific community's politics, wherein intellectual property generates fame and near-fortune, in an insightful, spellbinding account.\" -", "Publishers Weekly on NO APPARENT DANGER", "About the Author", "Victoria Bruce", "holds a master's degree in geology from the University of California, Riverside. She is the recipient of the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for excellence in broadcast journalism for her film,", "The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt", ". Her previous books are", "No Apparent Danger", "and", "Hostage Nation.", "She lives in Annapolis, MD.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Sellout", "How Washington Gave Away America's Technological Soul, and One Man's Fight to Bring It Home", "By Victoria Bruce", "Bloomsbury Publishing Plc", "Copyright © 2017 Victoria BruceAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-1-63286-258-7", "Contents", "Prologue, ix, 1 Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 1, 2 Inconvenient Ideas, 10, 3 The Misfit, 23, 4 The Biggest Puzzle, 36, 5 The Recruit, 53, 6 A Better Mousetrap, 66, 7 Homecoming, 82, 8 The Student, 89, 9 Indigenous Innovation, 99, 10 Kennedy Capital, 112, 11 The Acquisition, 120, 12 The Cowboy, 128, 13 The Engineer, 141, 14 Pay Dirt, 149, 15 The Vision, 155, 16 War, 161, 17 A Meeting of Minds, 168, 18 Rough Waters, 177, 19 China Inc., 186, 20 Smoke and Mirrors, 192, 21 The First to Eat a Crab, 205, 22 Maneuvers, 216, 23 Zero Sum Game, 227, Epilogue: On the Shoulders of Giants, 239, Acknowledgments, 253, Notes, 259, Bibliography, 265, Index, 281, CHAPTER 1", "Oak Ridge, Tennessee", "On a January evening in 2011, in the lobby of a nondescript hotel off Route 62 in eastern Tennessee, Jim Kennedy opened his laptop and tabbed through a slide presentation. Hyper by nature, the native Missourian was coming undone. The next day was a big one. In the afternoon, he would give a talk that he knew would change the course of his life, and at the same time rescue the United States of America from the technological abyss that he believed it was hurtling toward. Kennedy had been to dozens of meetings with scientists over the last few years, but this was different. Oak Ridge National Laboratory had emerged from the hills as the largest single site of the Manhattan Project in 1943, becoming one of the greatest research institutions America had ever known. Some of the biggest brains on the planet appeared in its secret laboratories to fashion the most powerful energy release the world had ever seen. To Kennedy, the thought was mind-blowing. A self-described punk teenager who slept through five years of high school and who knew nothing about chemistry or nuclear physics just a few years back — was now invited to give a science and policy presentation to the current crop of Oak Ridge masterminds.", "With Kennedy was John Kutsch, an engineer from Chicago with a built-in megaphone for a voice box who recently brought Kennedy into his inner circle of proponents for new, safer nuclear technology. Together, their mission was to convince Oak Ridge to restart its nuclear program using thorium instead of uranium for fuel, in a molten salt reactor rather than a solid fuel reactor — a design that successfully went critical in the Oak Ridge hills in 1965. The invention promised safe nuclear energy that couldn't explode because it wasn't cooled by pressurized steam. It also produced very little plutonium, mitigating the risk of nuclear weapons material making its way to countries that hadn't signed onto the 1970 Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty — countries that included Pakistan, North Korea, Israel, South Sudan, and India. But after four years of continuous operation, the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment was unceremoniously abandoned by the Department of Energy, without a word of explanation to the Oak Ridge engineers.", "In a matter of minutes, Kutsch went from confident about the following day's meeting to completely unnerved. \"I started getting all these texts and e-mails about China, and I'm wondering what the hell is going on,\" he remembers. A barrage of expletives erupted from his giant mouth just as the head of the Oak Ridge nuclear energy department arrived in the hotel bar. Jess Gehin planned to meet Kennedy and Kutsch the next day, but he'd come by the hotel to greet the two, over beers, beforehand. Gehin, so mild-mannered and soft-spoken that he's barely audible at times, had something that he wanted them to see. Without the slightest dramatic lead-in, Gehin opened his laptop to an article published in the", "South China Post", "out of Hong Kong, along with a rough Google translation. The photo at the top showed a smooth-faced Chinese man with frameless glasses and graying temples: Dr. Jiang Mianheng, vice president of the Chinese National Academy of Science. \"Yesterday, as the Chinese Academy of Sciences started the first of the Strategic Leader in Science and Technology Projects,", "'The Future of Advanced Nuclear Fission Energy — Thorium Based Molten Salt Reactor System,", "' was officially launched. The scientific goal is to use 20 years or so to develop a new generation of nuclear energy systems, all the technical level reached in the trial, and have all intellectual property rights.\"", "As bad as the translation was, the message was clear. \"Our first reaction is like, 'Holy shit. We're fucked,'\" says Kutsch.", "The Chinese were going to develop the exact technology that he and Kennedy and were trying to get the United States to revive — technology invented right here in Oak Ridge and paid for by the U.S. government. Then China planned to patent the technology and sell the final product to the rest of the world.", "The United States would be buying its own nuclear energy technology from China.", "When Kennedy and Kutsch wondered aloud how China could be pursuing the same thing that Oak Ridge invented in the 1960s, Gehin told them something that rendered even Kutsch speechless. \"He said there had recently been a bunch of high-level visits by Chinese scientists to Oak Ridge,\" Kutsch says. The head of the delegation was Jiang, the man in the article. Not only was Jiang one of the most prominent scientists in China but his ties to the Chinese government couldn't be any tighter; his father, Jiang Zemin (in China, last names come first), was the former president of the People's Republic of China. To Kennedy, the visit to Oak Ridge seemed more like an act of espionage than a scientific exchange of ideas, but Gehin seemed unconcerned and unforthcoming. \"It was like an inside secret,\" said Kennedy. When pressed for details, Gehin downplayed the visit. \"'It's no big deal. Don't panic. It's fine,' he told us.\"", "Having grown up in a violent home, as the third of eight punching bags for a volatile Irish American father, Kennedy was quick to assess a threat and execute a survival maneuver. As with his early home life, there was really no bright side to look on. Still, he gave it his best shot. Having China in this race could be bad news, yes. But if Oak Ridge would get moving and be competitive, like in the old Cold War days, the United States could restart its own molten salt nuclear program and revolutionize safe nuclear energy. The U.S. would own the intellectual property and patents, and perhaps not spend the coming century dependent on buying Chinese nuclear reactors. Regardless of how Kennedy spun it in his head, knowing China had been right here in this national lab, ground zero of thorium molten salt technology, was a hard pill to swallow.", "The next morning, the Chinese elephant that Jess Gehin introduced into the room followed Kennedy and Kutsch into the car and onto Route 62 toward the national laboratory. Kennedy drove the rental car past half-empty strip malls and abandoned buildings. Back in the mid-i940s, the town of Oak Ridge had a population of 75,000 and the feel of a bustling city. But as the need for massive human resources to work in the lab plummeted in the years after World War II, the town began a unidirectional spiral downward. By the turn of the century, Oak Ridge was a place of abandoned malls and few gastronomic resources beyond fast food chains. Soon after arriving, spouses and partners of young researchers landing gigs at the laboratory began to count the days before they could leave. Grown kids of emeritus scientists rarely returned for a visit. Grandchildren living elsewhere in the country were seldom seen on the local playgrounds.", "Part of the reason for the decay of modern Oak Ridge was exactly what brought the Army Corp of Engineers here in 1942. Just after being named Manhattan Project commander, Lieutenant General Leslie Groves chose the remote hills of this unpopulated region for a secret lab that would turn uranium from its natural state to fuel-grade, which could then be converted to plutonium for nuclear weapons. The scientists were cracking the most basic form of matter for first time in human history, and they knew they could be in for some colossal accidents. For Groves, the four high mountain ridges in the seventeen-mile-long valley offered a natural barrier to explosions. Another bonus was that the Tennessee Valley Authority just finished the nearby Norris dam project, and electricity came cheap.", "At the lab's security entrance, an armed guard wearing a bulletproof vest checked Kennedy and Kutsch off a list of prescreened visitors. When they were let through the gate, part of Kennedy was still wondering why they would even let someone with his complete lack of scientific credentials into the national laboratory. As they passed the guard booth for the two-mile ride to the main campus, \"All I'm thinking is, 'Some idiot just let me into Oak Ridge,'\" he says.", "Jess Gehin met them at the visitors' center with several other researchers. Their first stop was to tour the lab and the original Oak Ridge nuclear reactor, or \"pile,\" so named because of the way the graphite blocks were piled on top of each other. The X-10 Graphite Reactor was the world's second man-made nuclear reactor, after Enrico Fermi's Chicago Pile 1. In only ten months, the reactor was designed and built and converting uranium-238 into intensely radioactive plutonium-239 for the first nuclear bombs. Kennedy and Kutsch were now able to get up close and personal with the X-10, which was now a museum display, with dusty mannequins inserting faux uranium fuel rods into a wall of graphite blocks.", "The next stop on their tour was what they had really come to see: the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment. The underground reactor had been mothballed since 1970, but it was still a thing of beauty to Kutsch and Kennedy, who were just toddlers when it had \"gone critical\" — that is, begun its self-sustaining generation of power. They were positive they could convince Oak Ridge management to bring this very reactor concept back to life. With China hot on molten salt technology, how could Oak Ridge not be as well?", "A bright spot that day for Kennedy and Kutsch was that one of the original inventors of the Molten Salt Reactor had come to join the tour and hear Kennedy's talk. Dick Engel, like Kennedy, wore a bright green badge that prominently pronounced him a \"visitor.\" Security was so tight at the lab that, unless escorted and preapproved, Engel couldn't even enter the office where he spent the majority of his career, and where he oversaw the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment as it went critical in 1964 — a day many at Oak Ridge believed would change the course of America's energy future. With Engel was the sparkly-eyed and always optimistic Uri Gat, a German-born nuclear engineer who previously managed the Oak Ridge thorium program and was one of Engel's biggest supporters. Both men had retired two decades earlier, and were happy to have an invitation to come back to Oak Ridge. It didn't even matter that today's talk would be coming from some Midwestern yahoo with cowboy boots and zero scientific credentials.", "So what exactly", "was", "Jim Kennedy's business there?", "Kennedy arrived uneasily in the complex world of next-generation nuclear energy in 2009, when he found himself with what he called his \"thorium problem.\" He was originally a little put off by Chicago engineer John Kutsch and his cast of quirky characters, for whom thorium had become a panacea for nuclear energy's dangerous aspects: proliferation and reactor explosions. While these guys lusted after thorium like conquistadors after El Dorado, Kennedy was just looking for a way to get rid of it.", "Lecturing to a room of about seventy scientists and engineers, Kennedy explained how his \"thorium problem\" had come about. An iron mine he bought in 2001 had a significant ore deposit of a mineral called monazite. Monazite, it turned out, was full of rare earth elements that are essential to all modern technology — including American defense technology. It also contained radioactive thorium. Somehow, the United States and all the world's advanced nations had capitulated the supply and manufacture of rare earth elements to China, leaving no fully non-Chinese source for rare earth magnets, lasers, and many other high-tech products.", "The rookie mine owner was now sitting on over $2 billion worth of some of the most important metals in the age of technology. Unfortunately for Kennedy, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, responding to proliferation fears in the 1940s, classified thorium and uranium as \"source materials\"; that is, radioactive materials that could be made into nuclear fuel. Source materials are among the most strictly controlled substances in the world. So when the regulations began to be enforced in the 1980s, mining operations had to shelve high-value monazite and other rare earth resources to avoid costly regulatory issues. The thorium in his mine essentially made Kennedy's heavy rare earths a nonstarter economically; hence, his \"thorium problem.\"", "Kennedy and Kutsch's strategy to solve the problem — which they'd been promoting to anyone who would listen — was to get the U.S. government and industry interested in thorium nuclear energy again. With Gat and Engel in the audience, Kennedy felt like he was holding court with scientific warriors from a better, bolder America. These were the chosen few who rode the country's wave of innovation, when men dared to unlock the inner workings of an atom and launch men to the moon. In the following decades, they also witnessed a painful and calculated war against funding for science and exploration — the very things that had made the United States the economic and military superpower that it was.", "Kennedy's presentation was not typical of most scientific talks at Oak Ridge. He waved his hands. He punctuated his delivery with colloquialisms. He called out bad government policies that he said buried good research deep in the Oak Ridge catacombs and overregulated a harmless rock because it contained traces of thorium. His audience wasn't jumping up and down, but his enthusiasm was still infectious. When Kennedy brought up the idea of restarting Oak Ridge's thorium molten salt reactor project, something he now believed in as feverishly as John Kutsch and the other thorium aficionados, \"these two old scientists — Gat and Engel — were smiling from ear to ear. They looked like kids,\" he says.", "After the presentation, Gehin invited Kennedy and his colleagues to a small conference room. It was a meeting that Kennedy had been lying awake at night preparing for. Here's how the scenario played out in his head: with funding from the Department of Energy, which was responsible for the budget of all the national labs, Oak Ridge would lead the commercial development of safe nuclear energy using thorium. Thorium would then be taken off the \"source material\" restricted list, so it could be mined and stored for future energy use. Kennedy's rare earth elements could be mined at a profit, and the United States would no longer be completely dependent on China for them. Kennedy had fantasized about it a thousand times over. His wife and best friends in St. Louis got so sick of hearing about it that they would run out of the room when he started in.", "Also in the conference room was a young NASA engineer named Kirk Sorensen. Sorensen had become thorium's biggest advocate in the United States, and he was as fired up as Kennedy. He pounded the table, imploring Oak Ridge to get their nuclear research program back on track. \"The conversation was, 'We're going to get this done. It's going to happen,'\" says Kennedy. Almost exploding with anticipation, Kennedy held back for a moment until Gehin leisurely entered the conversation. In his Southern drawl, \"Jess looks at me and says, 'So you really think you can build a commercial thorium reactor?'\" The blood drained from Kennedy's face. He looked across at Uri Gat and Dick Engel. \"You could see the joy drop from the faces of these two, because they were thinking that Oak Ridge was actually going to get behind this and make this happen.\"", "Kennedy took a moment to answer. He did not believe that Gehin was being demeaning or sarcastic. His impression was that Gehin was truly asking", "them", "to build the next-generation nuclear reactor. However much Kennedy tried to scrub off his upbringing and make nice in a politically correct world, he couldn't.", "\"I lost it,\" he says. \"I said, 'What the fuck did you just ask me?' And he asked me again, 'You guys really think you can develop this commercially?' And I just flipped out on him. 'What are you talking about? You're a", "national lab.", "This is what", "governments", "do! We're just a bunch of advocates who want to see the national labs get this done!' And he just looked me right in the eye, and he looked at all his teammates, and he goes, 'It will never happen here. Not in a million years. If you don't do it, it's never going to happen.'\"", "It was hard to know how much Kennedy's highly unscientific outburst rattled Gehin. Gehin was the guy running the thorium program — but the thorium program didn't exist anymore for Oak Ridge. No one should have been angrier about it than Gehin, Kennedy thought. But Gehin seemed defeated, resigned to working out his days as the leader of a brilliant team that would never get the funding it needed to create and innovate.", "(Continues...)", "Excerpted from", "Sellout", "by", "Victoria Bruce", ". Copyright © 2017 Victoria Bruce. Excerpted by permission of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site.", "Read more" ]

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[ "There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I’m coming for you…", "Serving Death and the Reapers has been my life for centuries. I’ve always put my duty before everything, even my yearning for Death. But now, she’s fading – our foe is bent on destroying her and he will stop at nothing until he does. Death holds the key to our survival. I will do everything in my power to stop her from disappearing. For her, I will ensure we have the best fighting chance. For her…I will cross the divide keeping us apart.", "This is a full length Reaper novel." ]

[ "About the Author", "New York Times", "and", "USA Today", "bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her “totally addictive” and “unique and sensual” stories. She’s written more than thirty novels spanning multiple genres of romance including the bestselling Dark King stories,", "Dark Craving", ",", "Night’s Awakening", ", and", "Dawn’s Desire", ". Her acclaimed series, Dark Warriors, feature a thrilling combination of Druids, primeval gods, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children, a dog, and four cats in Texas. \"Dark, sexy, magical. When I want to indulge in a sizzling fantasy adventure, I read Donna Grant.\"--Allison Brennan,", "New York Times", "Bestselling Author" ]

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[ "Do you find cooking cutting into your time with your husband and children? Do you wish you could cook some delicious and nutritious meals that are quick and easy? Well we have the answer for you. I love my kids, spending time with them is top priority for me. However, their health is just as important, and I can't be ordering take out, like I did when I was single. I really needed to find a way to better utilize my time, giving my children everything they deserve and need from me. I sat down one day and put my thinking cap on. It was then I came up with several ideas. I bought a slow cooker, I researched the Paleo diet, and I started to invent. Yes, I tried putting things in my slow cooker that I never thought of before... and the rest is history. So here you have it, my family's favorite meals, all in one handy cookbook. Enjoy!" ]

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[ "Presents a collection of trivia questions about the Beatles, their personal lives, and their music." ]

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[ "Secrets Never Stay Silent", "Six children disappeared.Psychopath, Elvin Hayes was convicted and executed for the presumed murders. He went to his grave with the secrets of what happened to the children dubbed The Silent Six. Thirty years later, the six are no longer silent. A curse has been summoned. The children have come home to play a demonic game called The Mayhem. Detective Kim Strode must find out who conjured The Mayhem before it destroys everyone connected to the case. There’s one major problem. Kim is connected. Her father sent Elvin Hayes to the electric chair.THE MAYHEM CHILDREN, a terrifying tale of witchcraft, demons, and revenge, is an ode to classic eighties horror.", "What Amazon Readers are saying:", "★★★★★ Cops, witches and citizens battle demons. Magic is a good thing.★★★★★ An awesome blend of the supernatural, mystery, crime and horror.★★★★★ A few times I felt as if I was in a King or Koontz book!★★★★★ Read with the lights on.★★★★★ This book is everything a horror book should be- scary, suspenseful, and nerve-wracking!" ]

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[ "From the author of the “full-throttle thriller” (A. J. Finn)", "No Exit", "—a riveting new psychological page-turner featuring a fierce and unforgettable heroine.", "Three months ago, Lena Nguyen’s estranged twin sister, Cambry, drove to a remote bridge seventy miles outside of Missoula, Montana, and jumped two hundred feet to her death. At least, that is the official police version.", "But Lena isn’t buying it.", "Now she’s come to that very bridge, driving her dead twin’s car and armed with a cassette recorder, determined to find out what really happened by interviewing the highway patrolman who allegedly discovered her sister’s body.", "Corporal Raymond Raycevic has agreed to meet Lena at the scene. He is sympathetic, forthright, and professional. But his story still seems a bit off. For one thing, he stopped Cambry for speeding just an hour before she supposedly leaped to her death. Then there are the sixteen attempted 911 calls from her cell phone, made in what was unfortunately a dead zone.", "But perhaps most troubling of all, the state trooper is referred to by name in Cambry’s final enigmatic text to her sister:", "Please Forgive Me.", "Lena will do anything to uncover the truth. But as her twin’s final hours come into focus, Lena’s search turns into a harrowing tooth-and-nail fight for her own survival—one that will test everything she thought she knew about her sister and herself..." ]

[ "Review", "\"A shot of adrenaline straight to the heart! Propulsive and unpredictable,", "Hairpin Bridge", "will have you on edge from the first page to the last.\" —", "Riley Sager,", "New York Times", "bestselling author of", "Home Before Dark", "“Taylor Adams’s fourth stand-alone thriller moves at about 150 miles per hour until its closing scene, which is still and tender . . . A novel that’s part action flick and part affecting rumination on moral responsibility within families.” —", "Washington Post", "\"", "Hairpin Bridge", "reads like a Stephen King novel and is especially reminiscent of", "Misery", "in how the characters shape-shift as the narrative progresses, leaving the reader wondering who is more dangerous—and more importantly, which one will prevail.\" —", "BookPage", "\"Adams follows his debut, 2019’s", "No Exit", ", with another dazzling thriller. . . . Adams is a writer to watch.\" —", "Publishers Weekly", "(starred review)", "\"There are certainly thriller elements, here, and in fact stretches of this book all but grip your wrists, but its deepest pleasures come from the mystery, the masterfully controlled revelations of what really happened at and off that bridge as the sister of the woman who died in that plunge uncovers them. That sister is a fully realized character, and getting to know her puts us in intimate touch with the victim, too—and, as really good fiction can (let’s recall)—with ourselves, too.\" —", "Shawangunk Journal", "The pace is breakneck, with Taylor Adams exhibiting exquisite control of his craft and material as he leads readers through the plot’s many revelations and reversals. . . . Violent, occasionally bizarre, and overall deeply heartfelt, this was one heck of a journey—one I’m extremely glad I took. —", "CriminalElement.com", "\"Adams displays fierce skills at meting out tension that begins subtly but increases as the danger becomes real.\" —", "Shelf Awareness", "“The carefully layered drawing-room psychology of Agatha Christie cross-pollinated with the pure squishy terror of Stephen King. . . . [Taylor Adams] nails his setup and builds some truly distinctive characters.”  —", "Entertainment Weekly", "on", "No Exit", "“There’s a cinematic propulsion to", "No Exit", "that commands the reader’s attention, and Mr. Adams times his shocks with a sure hand.”  —", "Wall Street Journal", "\"Adams' gripping psychological thriller is haunting, disturbing, stomach-churning, and violent. . . . As layer after layer of this stunningly crafted story are peeled back, readers will be shocked by the devastating twists. No one is what they seem; what appears to be true is often false. This is a strange and powerful tale of justice, mercy, revenge, and regret, with a dramatic and unexpected ending.\" —", "Booklist", "\"A heart-pounding masterpiece . . . . Bump this book to the top of your list; it’s one you’re not going to want to miss!\" —", "Mystery & Suspense", "“What a box of tricks! This full-throttle thriller, dark and driving, rivals Agatha Christie for sheer ingenuity and James Patterson for flat-out speed. Swift, sharp, and relentless.” —", "A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of", "The Woman in the Window", "on", "No Exit", "“", "No Exit", "is everything I want in a thriller: ingeniously crafted, unapologetically relentless, and shamelessly suspenseful. The twists go off like a series of expertly planted detonations and the tension never lets up. I was blown away.", "No Exit", "is a damn good time.” —", "Joe Hill, #1", "New York Times", "bestselling author of", "The Fireman", "“", "No Exit", "opens with an ingenious, chilling setup and then delivers a wicked ride of psychological tension. Taylor Adams is a master of suspense. I’m already impatient to see what he does next.” —", "Michael Koryta,", "New York Times", "bestselling author of", "How It Happened", "“[A]n intense, brutal, no-holds-barred thriller dripping with adrenaline; a heart-pounding story of courage and sacrifice featuring a heroine unlike any you’ve ever seen. Don’t start unless you’re prepared to read straight through, because I guarantee you will not be able to stop turning the pages.” —", "Karen Dionne, author of the international bestseller", "The Marsh King’s Daughter", "on NO EXIT", "About the Author", "Taylor Adams", "is the author of several acclaimed thrillers including", "Hairpin Bridge", "and", "No Exit", ".", "No Exit", "has been published in 32 languages and was recently released as a Hulu Original film. Adams lives in Washington State." ]

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[ "Just for Fun: Christmas Guitar contains over 40 classic Christmas songs. Most of the songs in the book feature three arrangements: the melody in notation and TAB, an easy rhythm option with a simple strum pattern and chords, and an intermediate-level rhythm option written in full notation and TAB. The intermediate rhythm option often combines full melody and chords, making it perfect not only for accompanying a singer and but also for solo performances for friends, family, and recitals. There's even a guitar chord dictionary in the back of the book. Plus, this book correlates to the matching ukulele, mandolin, and banjo editions, so you can have family Christmas jams and sing-alongs." ]

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[ "He can’t stay. She can’t leave. Luke Rawley lives aboard Midnight, a classic wooden sailboat, in St. Anne’s Island, Georgia. Secretly preparing to sail around the world, he’ll let nothing stop him from fulfilling this dream with Kevin, his 18-year-old son. With years of sobriety bringing hope and stability to Luke’s life, he’s ready to set sail. Until he meets Geneva… Having spent years avoiding emotional entanglements, he hires Geneva on the spot to cater Midnight’s sunset cruises—and be his hostess, too. She’s a big threat to his heart, and even knows her way around sailboats, but he’s determined not to allow her to jeopardize the goal that has given meaning to his life. Geneva Saint returns to her beloved St. Anne’s Island, leaving her unfaithful husband behind. Back home to stay, she’s determined to heal old wounds. Geneva vows to help her brother’s troubled family, including her teenage nieces, Malory and Lila, and her sister-in-law whose health is deteriorating fast. Establishing her one-woman catering company on St. Anne’s is all Geneva needs to complete her St. Anne’s life. Until she encounters Luke… Geneva recognizes a restless spirit when she sees one and sensing Luke has bigger plans than running lunch and sunset cruises, she fights falling for her tall, lanky boss, who also makes her laugh. Sooner or later, she knows she’ll end up watching Luke sail away without her. Where will that leave her? Abandoned once more. Alone. Especially since her efforts to help her family have hurt more than helped. Kevin and Malory, both magnets for trouble, trigger family entanglements and expose a few secrets, too. But it’s 13-year-old Lila, committed to doing whatever it takes to heal her mother who has secret plans of her own and shows the adults in her life and her older sister what a dose of courage can do. With the future on the line, Luke is jolted into facing the truth about his dreams while Geneva asks herself if she can ever trust anyone again who claims her heart." ]

[ "About the Author", "Born and raised in Chicago, one of Virginia's earliest memories was writing her name on a peach-colored index card and being rewarded with her very own library card. Her family's weekly treks to the library in her city neighborhood rooted her life in a love of books and reading. She began her writing career when she moved to the coast of Maine with her own family, soon breaking in to magazines with articles about sailing/cruising, family living, and children's literature. Virginia entered the book publishing arena with coauthored books on medical topics and soon became a ghostwriter/editor for doctors, therapists, business leaders, professional speakers, and many others who had a story to tell. Virginia has written over 100 books for her clients, including 12 titles for Alan R. Hirsch, MD., a neurologist-psychiatrist and developer of Sensa, the popular weight loss program. Her coauthored books include, The Oxygen Revolution (Hatherleigh, third update, 2012), with Paul Harch, MD, a pioneer in the field of hyperbaric medicine; Option Trading in Your Spare Time (Sourcebooks) with Wendy Kirkland, an expert in option trading; 52 Ways to Bring More Humor, Hugs, and Hope into Your Life, with professional speaker, Greg Risberg, MSW, CSP. In 2011, she and a friend and colleague, Lynda McDaniel, cofounded The Book Catalysts, a book writing coaching service that also offers webinars and tools for writers. Since she likes nothing more than hanging out with other writers, Virginia belongs to the Authors Guild and the Romance Writers of America, along with several of its affiliate chapters. A three-time Golden Heart finalist, Virginia's manuscripts have been chosen as finalists in many contests and she's also won a few. Virginia has two grown children, and enjoys being a grandmother, too. She currently calls Green Bay, Wisconsin home, but has been fortunate to have lived in six states and U.S.V.I. When asked about the themes that emerge in her fiction, Virginia says she likes to explore the various ways we create families, plus her books always focus on hope, healing, and plenty of second chances. Island Healing is the first book in her St. Anne's Island series." ]

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[ "When the ghosts of his past rise, both beautiful and ugly.", "After the attack on Melanie Fitzpatrick, the Fitzpatrick family of mountain lion shifters summons its allies to Evergreen--among them, Daisy Kelly, a young lioness with special gifts and a rocky history with Sam Fitzpatrick.Sam wants nothing (", "and everything", ") to do with Daisy. For the last eight years, his best friend's little sister has represented all that he wants but can't have. The traumatic events of his past won't allow him to get anywhere near someone so seemingly perfect.But Daisy's not the unblemished princess Sam thinks. And when his daring leap at love ensnares him in ways he hadn't seen coming, he soon discovers there's a mole working from inside the Fitzpatrick camp...and it just may be the young lioness he loves.", "Fans of Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter will devour this steamy continuation of the Secrets of the Northland Shifters series.", "Scroll up and one-click today!", "NOTE: This novel ends on a cliffhanger, but the conclusion is not far behind!", "CW/TW - child sexual abuse and domestic assault. The flashback scenes are not explicit and merely implied, but some readers may find them troubling." ]

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

[ "Has a question ever changed your life? A good question ... is like an alarm clock, wrote Elder Tad R. Callister. It awakens us out of our mental doldrums [and] jump-starts our mental engines. A woman was in a church meeting, studying Philippians 4:8: Whatsoever things are true, ... honest, ... pure, ...lovely, [or] of good report; if there be any virtue, and ... any praise, think on these things. She felt the Holy Spirit say to her, Is there anything honest, pure, or lovely in your soap opera? She had to confess that the program was not lovely or of good report or praiseworthy. Then the Spirit whispered another question: So what are you going to do about it? What this sister heard from the Spirit that day were life-changing questions, and her decision to give up her soap opera made a profound difference in her life. Where can we find questions that will awaken us out of those mental and spiritual doldrums? Popular authors John Hilton III and Brad Wilcox help us recognize and ponder fifty-two powerful questions from the Book of Mormon one for each week of the year. One short chapter each week has the power to change your life. Have miracles ceased? Have ye inquired of the Lord? Have ye spiritually been born of God? Know ye not that ye are in the hands of God? Joseph Smith promised that we would get nearer to God through the Book of Mormon than through any other book. Pondering its inspired questions can propel us forward to attain that promise." ]

[ "About the Author", "Brad Wilcox is a professor of teacher education at BYU, where he also works with Especially for Youth and Education Week programs. He served a mission to Chile and later presided over the Chile Santiago East Mission. He currently serves as a member of the Sunday School general board. Brad and his wife, Debi, are the parents of four children and grandparents of three. He is also the author of The Continuous Atonement and The Continuous Conversion. John Hilton III teaches in Religious Education at Brigham Young University. He has degrees from BYU and Harvard and has taught at Especially for Youth and BYU Education Week. John and his wife, Lani, have six children and reside in Utah. John s published books include Why? and How? and he collaborated with Brad Wilcox and others on Armor Up and Suit Up." ]

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[ "Audible Books & Originals", "Science Fiction & Fantasy", "Fantasy", "Paranormal & Urban", "Paranormal" ]

[ "Homemade jam is one of the most delicious desserts. Tasty and fragrant colorful fruits jam, with the smell of the sun and heat, is especially pleasant to taste during the cold winter period, recalling the hot and sunny summer days. This jam cookbook includes tasty jams and jellies recipes and will help you to cook delicious homemade jams.", "With this jam and jelly cookbook you will:", "PREPARE TASTY HOMEMADE JAMS AND JELLIES. Cook, bake and boil colorful, sunny fruit jams or jellies.", "PREPARE TASTY HOMEMADE JAMS AND JELLIES.", "Cook, bake and boil colorful, sunny fruit jams or jellies.", "DISCOVER HEALTHY AND TASTY JAM RECIPES. In this jam and jelly book, you will find beautiful images, easy-to-follow cooking directions, useful tips, and nutritional value for each recipe.", "DISCOVER", "HEALTHY", "AND TASTY", "JAM RECIPES.", "In this jam and jelly book, you will find beautiful images, easy-to-follow cooking directions, useful tips, and nutritional value for each recipe.", "ENJOY FAST AND EASY PREPARATION PROCESS. Each of the jam cookbook recipes has preparation and cooking times.", "ENJOY FAST AND EASY PREPARATION PROCESS.", "Each of the jam cookbook recipes has preparation and cooking times.", "ENJOY SEARCHING OF A NEW JAM RECIPE. You can find any jam or jelly recipe easily thanks to the Table of Content.", "ENJOY SEARCHING OF A NEW JAM RECIPE", ".", "You can find any jam or jelly recipe easily thanks to the Table of Content.", "Please note!", "Two options of the Paperback Jam Cookbook are available:  Black and white version Full-color edition - Simply press See all formats and editions above the price. Press left from the “Paperback” button." ]

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[ "Books", "Cookbooks, Food & Wine", "Canning & Preserving" ]

[ "Growing up on the thriving plantation called The Meadows, Lillian Booth cherishes the brightest, happiest dreams...", "Lillian's world is full of grand parties, sunshine, and promises, as thrilling as the fairy tales Mama spins for her and her little sister, Eugenia. No one, not even her cold, stern Papa and her Bible spouting sister Emily, can crush her spirits—until the day Emily reveals the shattering secret at Lillian's birth, a secret Mama sadly cannot deny. Still Lillian refuses to believe Emily's hateful claim that she is evil, a curse...even when sweet, gentle Eugenia loses her fragile hold on life, and Mama retreats further into her fantasies. But when tragedy befalls her best friend, the one boy whose tender heart mirrors her own, Lillian comes to believe Emily's grim words. Meekly, she endures her penance, finding a strange solace in the endless repetition of prayers in a room stripped of all comforts. Lillian's heart is torn anew when, in a drunken haze, Papa subjects her to the most brutal degradation. And when Papa loses The Meadows in a card game, Lillian is faced with a new and terrifying prospect. Arrogant, handsome playboy Bill Cutler will return the plantation—if Lillian will marry him! Now Lillian must leave her girlhood home behind, and make a bold new beginning as the mistress of a hotel called Cutler's Cove..." ]

[ "About the Author", "One of the most popular authors of all time, V.C. Andrews has been a bestselling phenomenon since the publication of", "Flowers in the Attic", ", first in the renowned Dollanganger family series, which includes", "Petals on the Wind", ",", "If There Be Thorns", ",", "Seeds of Yesterday", ", and", "Garden of Shadows", ". The family saga continues with", "Christopher’s Diary: Secrets of Foxworth", ",", "Christopher’s Diary: Echoes of Dollanganger", ", and", "Secret Brother", ", as well as", "Beneath the Attic", ",", "Out of the Attic", ", and", "Shadows of Foxworth", "as part of the fortieth anniversary celebration. There are more than ninety V.C. Andrews novels, which have sold over 107 million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than twenty-five foreign languages. Andrews’s life story is told in", "The Woman Beyond the Attic", ". Join the conversation about the world of V.C. Andrews at Facebook.com/OfficialVCAndrews.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Prologue", "I've always thought of myself as a Cinderella who never had a prince come with a glass slipper to whisk her away to a wonderful life. Instead of a prince, I had a businessman who won me in a card game, and just like a chip that is tossed across the table, I was tossed from one world into another.But that had always been my destiny, right from the day I was born. It wouldn't change until I was finally able to change it myself, following the philosophy an old black laborer at The Meadows told me when I was a little girl. His name was Henry Patton and he had hair so white it looked like a patch of snow. I would sit with him on an old cedar log in front of the smokehouse while he carved me a small rabbit or a fox. One summer day when a storm had begun to build a layer of dark clouds on the horizon, he stopped and pointed to a thick oak tree in the east meadow.\"You see that branch there, bending in the wind, child?\" he asked.\"Yes, Henry,\" I said.\"Well, my mammy once told me something about that branch. You know what she told me?\"I shook my head, my golden pigtails swinging around to slap me gently on the mouth.\"She told me a branch that don't bend in the wind, breaks.\" He fixed his large, dark eyes on me, the eyebrows almost as white as his hair. \"Remember to go with the wind, child,\" he advised, \"so you don't ever break.\"I took a deep breath. The world around me seemed so pregnant with wisdom back then, knowledge and ideas, philosophy and superstition hovering in the shape of a shadow, the flight of chimney swallows, the color of caterpillars, the blood spots in chicken eggs. I just had to listen and learn, but I also liked to ask questions.\"What happens when the wind stops, Henry?\"He laughed and shook his head. \"Well, then you can go your own way, child.\"The wind didn't stop until I was married to a man I didn't love, but when it did, I followed Henry's advice.I went my own way.", "PART ONEChapter 1: Sisters", "When I was very young, I thought we were royalty. We seemed to live just like the princes and princesses, the kings and queens in the fairy tales my mother loved to read to me and my younger sister, Eugenia, who would sit perfectly still, her eyes as wide and as filled with awe as mine, even though at two she was already quite sickly. Our older sister, Emily, never liked to be read to and chose instead to spend most of her time by herself.Just like the regal men and women who pranced over the pages of the books in our library, we lived in a big, beautiful house with acres and acres of prime Virginia tobacco farmland and beautiful forests. We had a long, wide, rolling front lawn that grew thick with clover and Bermuda grass and on which there were white marble fountains, small rock gardens, and decorative iron benches. On summer days, the wisteria tumbled over the verandas and joined with the pink crepe, myrtle bushes and the white-blossomed magnolias that surrounded the house.Our plantation estate was called The Meadows and no visitor, old or new, came up the long gravel driveway without remarking about the splendor of our home, for in those days Papa had an almost religious devotion to its upkeep. Somehow, maybe because of its location deep enough off the road that passed by, The Meadows escaped the destruction and plunder so many southern plantations experienced during the Civil War. No Yankee soldiers ground their heels into our fine wood floors or filled their sacks with our valuable antiques. Grandfather Booth was convinced the plantation had been spared just to demonstrate how special The Meadows was. Papa inherited that devotion to our grand home and vowed that his last dollar would go toward maintaining its beauty.Papa also inherited our grandfather's rank. Our grandfather had been a captain in General Lee's cavalry -- it was as good as being knighted and made us all feel regal. Even though Papa was never really in the army, he always referred to himself, and had others refer to him, as Captain Booth.And so, just like royalty, we had dozens of servants and laborers ready to move at our beck and call. Of course, my favorite servants were Louella, our cook whose mamma had been a slave on the Wilkes plantation not twenty miles south of our home, and Henry, whose daddy, also once a slave, had fought and died in the Civil War. He fought on the side of the Confederacy because \"he thought loyalty to his master was more important than freedom for himself,\" as Henry put it.I also thought we were royalty because we had so many fine and rich things in our mansion: vases of shining silver and gold, statues from places all over Europe, fine hand-painted knickknacks, and ivory figures that came from the Orient and India. Crystal prisms dangled from lampshades, from wall sconces, from chandeliers catching colors, refracting rainbows that flashed like lightning whenever sunlight managed to steal through the lace curtains. We ate on hand-painted china, used sterling silver dinnerware, and had our food served on sterling silver platters.Our furniture had many styles, all of them fancy. It seemed each of the rooms was in competition, trying to outdo each other. Mamma's reading room was the brightest with its light blue satin curtains and its soft carpet imported from Persia. Who wouldn't feel like royalty on Mamma's purple velvet lounging chaise with the gold cording? Sprawled elegantly on that chaise in the early evenings, Mamma would put on her mother-of-pearl framed glasses and read her romance novels, even though Papa ranted and raved about it, claiming she was poisoning her mind with polluted words and sinful thoughts. Consequently, Papa rarely set foot in her reading room. If he wanted her, he would send one of the servants or Emily to fetch her.Papa's office was so wide and so long that even he -- a man who stood six feet three in his bare feet, who had wide, powerful shoulders and long, muscular arms -- looked lost behind his oversized dark oak desk. Whenever I went in there, the heavy furniture rose up at me in the half-light, especially the highbacked chairs with deep seats and wide arms. Portraits of Papa's father and his grandfather stood over him, glaring out from large dark frames as he worked in the glow of his desk lamp, his hair in a riot of soft curls over his forehead.There were pictures everywhere in our house. There were pictures on practically every wall in every room, many of them portraits of Booth ancestors: dark-faced men with pinched noses and thin lips, yet many with copper-brown beards and mustaches, just like Papa's.Some of the women were lean with faces as hard as the men, many looking down with an expression of chastisement or indignation, as if what I was doing or what I had said, or even what I had thought, was improper in their puritanical eyes. I saw resemblances to Emily everywhere, yet in none of the ancient faces did I find the smallest resemblance to my own.Eugenia looked different too, but Louella thought that was because she had been a sickly baby and had developed a disease I couldn't pronounce until I was nearly eight. I think I was afraid to say it, afraid to utter the words for fear the sound could somehow spread a contagion. It made my heart thump to hear anyone say it, especially Emily, who, according to Mother, was able to pronounce it perfectly the first time she had heard it: cystic fibrosis.But Emily was always very different from me. None of the things that excited me excited her. She never played with dolls or cared about pretty dresses. It was a pain for her to brush her hair and she didn't mind that it hung listlessly over her eyes and down her cheeks like worn hemp, the dark brown strands always looking dirty and drab. It didn't excite her to go running through a field chasing after a rabbit, or go wading in the pond on hot summer days. She took no special pleasure in the blooming of roses or the burst of wild violets. With an arrogance that grew as she sprouted taller and taller, Emily took everything beautiful for granted.Once, when Emily was barely twelve, she took me aside and squeezed her eyes into tiny slits the way she always did when she wanted to say something important. She told me I was to treat her special because she had seen God's finger come out of the sky that very morning and touch The Meadows: a reward for Papa's and her religious devotion.Mother used to say that she believed Emily was already twenty years old the day she was born. She swore on a stack of Bibles that it took ten months to give birth to her, and Louella agreed that \"a baby cookin' that long would be different.\"For as long as I could remember, Emily was bossy. What she did like to do was follow after the chambermaids and complain about their work. She loved to come running with her forefinger up, the tip smeared with dust and grime, to tell Mother or Louella that the maids didn't do a good enough job. When she was ten, she didn't even bother to go to Mamma or Louella; she bawled out the maids herself and sent them scurrying back to redo the library or the sitting room, or Papa's office. She especially liked to please Papa, and always bragged about the way she had gotten the maid to shine up his furniture or pull out each and every one of the volumes of books on his dark oak shelves and dust each jacket.Even though Papa claimed he had no time to read anything but the Bible, he had a wonderful collection of old books, most first editions bound in leather, their untouched and unread pages slightly yellow on the edges. When Papa was away on one of his business trips and no one was watching, I would sneak into his office and pull out the volumes. I'd pile them beside me on the floor and carefully open the covers. Many had fine ink illustrations, but I just turned the pages and pretended I could read and understand the words. I couldn't wait until I was old enough to go to school to learn to read.Our school was just outside of Upland Station. It was a small, gray clapboard building with three stone steps and a cow bell that Miss Walker used to call in the children when lunch was over or recess ended. I never knew Miss Walker to be anything but old, even when I was little and she was probably no more than thirty. But she kept her dull black hair in a severe bun and she always wore glasses as thick as goggles.When Emily first went to school, she would return each day with horrifying stories about how hard Miss Walker would beat the hands of ruffian boys like Samuel Turner or Jimmy Wilson. Even when she was only seven years of age, Emily was proud of the fact that Miss Walker relied on her to tell on the other children if they misbehaved in any way. \"I'm the eyes behind Miss Walker's head,\" she declared haughtily. \"All I have to do is point to someone and Miss Walker will sit him in the corner with a dunce's cap smack over his head. And she does that to bad little girls, too,\" she warned me, her eyes full of gleeful pleasure.But no matter what Emily did to make school seem terrifying, it remained a wonderful promise to me, for I knew that within the walls of that old gray building lay the solution to the mystery of words: the secret of reading. Once I knew that secret, I, too, would be able to open the covers of the hundreds and hundreds of books that lined the shelves in our home and travel to other worlds, other places, and meet so many new and interesting people.Of course, I felt sorry for Eugenia, who would never be able to go to school. Instead of getting better as she grew older, she became worse. She was never anything but thin and her skin never lost that sallow look. Despite this, her cornflower blue eyes remained bright and hopeful and when I finally did start attending school, she was eager to hear about my day and what I had learned. In time, I replaced Mamma when it came to reading to her. Eugenia, who was only a year and a month younger than me, would curl up beside me and rest her small head on my lap, her long, uncut, light brown hair flowing over my legs, and listen with that dreamy smile on her lips as I read one of our children's storybooks.Miss Walker said that no one, not any of her children, learned to read as quickly as I did. I was that eager and determined. No wonder my heart nearly burst with excitement and happiness when Mamma declared that I should be permitted to begin my schooling. One night at dinner toward the end of the summer, Mamma announced I should go even though I wouldn't be quite five when the school year began.\"She's so bright,\" she told Papa. \"It would be a shame to make her wait another year.\" As usual, unless he disagreed with something Mamma said, Papa was silent, his big jaw moving unabated, his dark eyes shifting neither left nor right. Anyone else but us would have thought he was deaf or so lost in a deep thought he hadn't heard a word. But Mamma was satisfied with his response. She turned to my older sister, Emily, whose thin face was twisted into a smirk of disgust. \"Emily can look after her, can't you, Emily?\"\"No, Mamma, Lillian's too young to go to school. She can't make the walk. It's three miles!\" Emily whined. She was barely nine, but seemed to grow two years for every one. She was as tall as a twelve-year-old. Papa said she was springing up like a cornstalk.\"Of course she can, can't you?\" Mamma asked, beaming her bright smile at me. Mamma had a smile more innocent and childlike than my own. She tried hard not to let anything make her sad, but she cried even for the smallest creatures, some days even moaning about the poor earthworms that foolishly crawled onto the slate walkway during a rain and fried to death in the Virginia sun.\"Yes, Mamma,\" I said, excited with the idea. Just that morning, I had been dreaming about going to school. The walk didn't frighten me. If Emily could do it, I could do it, I thought. I knew that most of the way home, Emily walked along with the Thompson twins, Betty Lou and Emma Jean, but the last mile she had to walk alone. Emily wasn't afraid. Nothing scared her, not the deepest shadows in the plantation, not the ghost stories Henry told, nothing.\"Good. After breakfast, this morning, I'll have Henry hitch up the carriage and take us into town and we'll see what nice new shoes and new dresses Mrs. Nelson has for you at the general store,\" Mamma said, eager to outfit me.Mamma loved to shop, but Papa hated it and rarely, if ever, took her to Lynchburg to the bigger department stores, no matter how much Mamma cajoled and complained. He told her his mother had made most of her own clothes and so did her mother before her. Mamma should do the same. But she hated to sew or knit and despised any household chores. The only time she became excited about cooking and cleaning was when she staged one of her extravagant dinners or barbecues. Then she would parade about the house, followed by our chambermaids and Louella, and make decisions about what should be changed or dressed up and what should be cooked and prepared.\"She doesn't need a new dress and new shoes, Mamma,\" Emily declared with her face screwed into that old lady's look -- her eyes narrow, her lips thin, her forehead crinkled. \"She'll only ruin everything on the walk.\"\"Nonsense,\" Mamma said, holding her smile. \"Every little girl gets dressed up in new clothes and new shoes the first day of school.\"\"I didn't,\" Emily retorted.\"You didn't want to go shopping with me, but I made you wear the new shoes and new dress I bought for you, don't you remember?\" Mamma asked, smiling.\"They pinched my feet and I took them off and changed into my older shoes as soon as I left the house,\" Emily revealed.Papa's eyes widened and he shifted his aimless gaze in her direction as he chewed, a strange look of curious interest on his face.\"You didn't,\" Mamma said. Whenever something terrible or outrageous occurred, Mamma always thought it was untrue first, and then, when she had to face it, simply forgot it.\"Yes, I did,\" Emily replied proudly. \"The new shoes are upstairs, buried at the bottom of my closet.\"Undaunted, Mamma held her smile and wondered aloud. \"Maybe they would fit Lillian.\"That made Papa laugh.\"Hardly,\" he said. \"Emily's got twice the foot.\"\"Yes,\" Mamma said dreamily. \"Oh well, we'll go to Upland Station first thing in the morning, Lillian honey.\"I couldn't wait to tell Eugenia. Most of the time she had her meals brought to her because it made her too tired to have to sit up at the dinner table. All our meals were quite elaborate affairs. Papa would begin by reading from the Bible, and after Emily learned how to read, she would often do it, too. But he would pick the passages. Papa liked to eat and relished each and every morsel. We always had salad or fruit first and then soup, even on hot summer days. Papa liked to wait at the table while the dishes were cleared and the table reset for dessert. Sometimes, he would read the newspaper, especially the business section, and while this went on, Emily, Mamma and I would have to sit and wait, too.Mamma would jabber on and on about the gossip she had heard or some romance novel she was reading at the time, but Papa rarely heard a word, and Emily always looked distracted with her own thoughts. Consequently, it seemed like Mamma and I were alone. I was her best audience. The trials and turmoil, successes and failures of our neighboring families fascinated me. Every Saturday afternoon, Mamma's lady friends would either come here for lunch and gossip or Mamma would go to one of their homes. It seemed they filled each other's ears with enough news to last the rest of the week.Mamma was always just remembering something told to her four or five days ago, and bursting out with it as if it was a headline in a newspaper, no matter how small or insignificant the information might seem. \"Martha Hatch broke a toe on her stairwell last Thursday, but she didn't know it was broken until it turned dark blue.\"Usually something that happened reminded her of something similar that had happened years and years ago and she would recall it. Occasionally, Papa would remember something, too. If the stories and news were interesting enough, I would bring them back to Eugenia when I stopped to see her after dinner. But the night Mamma declared I would go to school, I had only one topic of conversation to relate. I had heard nothing else. My head was full of excited thoughts.Now I would meet and become friends with other girls. I would learn to write and cipher.Eugenia had the only downstairs bedroom that was not assigned to any of the servants. It was decided early on that it would be easier for her than having to go up and down the stairs. As soon as I was excused from the table, I hurried down the corridor. Her bedroom was toward the rear of the house, but it had a nice set of windows that looked out over the west field so she could see the sun go down and the farm workers laboring over the tobacco.She had just finished her own breakfast when I burst into the room.\"Mamma and Papa have decided I'm going to start school this year!\" I cried. Eugenia smiled and looked as excited as she would have had it been her who was to be enrolled. She tugged on her long strands of light brown hair. Sitting up in her big bed with its posts twice my height and its large, thick headboard, Eugenia looked younger even than she was. I knew that her illness had retarded her physical development, but to me it made her seem more precious, like a delicate doll from China or Holland. She was swimming in her nightshirt. It poured around her. Her eyes were her most striking feature. Her cornflower blue eyes looked so happy when she laughed that they nearly seemed to be laughing themselves.\"Mamma's taking me to Nelson's to buy a dress and new shoes,\" I said, crawling over her thick, soft mattress to sit beside her. \"You know what I'll do?\" I continued. \"I'll bring all my books home and do my homework in your room every day. I'll teach you whatever I learn,\" I promised. \"That way, you'll be ahead of everyone your age when you start.\"\"Emily says I'll never go to school,\" Eugenia reported.\"Emily doesn't know anything. She told Mamma I wouldn't be able to make the walk to school, but I'll get there ahead of her every day. Just for spite,\" I added, and giggled. Eugenia giggled too. I hugged my little sister to me. She always felt so thin and fragile to me, so I barely squeezed. Then I ran off to get ready to go with Mamma to Upland Station to buy my first school dress.Mamma asked Emily to go with us, but she refused. I was too excited to care and although it distressed Mamma that Emily took so little interest in what Mamma called \"women's things,\" Mamma was almost as excited as I was and didn't dwell on it more than enough to sigh and say, \"She certainly doesn't take after my side.\"Well, I certainly did. I loved to go into Mamma and Papa's bedroom when she was alone and sit beside her at her vanity table while she did her hair and her makeup. And Mamma loved to babble incessantly at our images in the marble framed oval mirror, not turning her head as she spoke. It was as if there were four of us, Mamma and me and our twins who reflected our moods and reacted just the way identical twins might.Mamma had been a debutante. Her parents introduced her to high Southern society with a formal ball. She went to finishing school and had her name in the social columns often, so she knew all about how a young girl should dress and behave and was eager to teach me as much as she could. With me at her side, she would sit at her vanity table and brush her beautiful hair until it looked like spun gold and describe all the fancy parties she had attended, elaborating in great detail about what she had worn from her shoes to her jeweled tiara.\"A woman has a special responsibility toward her own appearance,\" she told me. \"Unlike men, we are always on a stage. Men can comb their hair the same way, wear the same style suit or shoes for years. They don't use makeup, nor do they have to be very concerned about a skin blemish. But a woman...\" she told me, pausing to turn to me and fix her soft brown eyes on my face, \"a woman is always making a grand entrance, from the day she first enters school to the day she walks down that aisle to marry. Every time a woman enters a room, all eyes turn toward her and in that first instant, conclusions about her are immediately drawn. Don't ever diminish the importance of first impressions, Lillian honey.\" She laughed and turned back to the mirror. \"As my mamma used to say, the first splash you make is the one that gets everyone the wettest and the one they remember the longest.\"I was getting ready to make my first splash in society. I was going to school. Mamma and I hurried out to the carriage. Henry helped us both in and Mamma opened her parasol to keep the sun off her face, for in those days a tan was something only field laborers had.Henry got up on the seat and urged Belle and Babe, our carriage horses, to mosey on.\"The Captain ain't had some of these potholes from the last rainstorm filled in yet, Mrs. Booth, so you all hold on back there. It'll be a bit bumpy,\" he warned.\"You just don't worry about us, Henry,\" she said.\"I gots to worry,\" he replied, winking at me. \"I got two growed women in my carriage today.\"Mamma laughed. I could hardly contain my excitement about my first store-bought dress. The late summer rains had made the gravel driveway rough, but I barely noticed the way we were bounced about as we traveled to Upland Station. The vegetation along the way was as thick as could be. The air had never seemed as full of the pungent scents of the Cherokee roses and wild violets as well as the faint fragrance of the lemon verbena sachet that came from Mamma's silk dress. The cooler nights had not arrived with force enough to turn the leaves. The mockingbirds and jays were in competition for the most comfortable branches on the magnolia trees. It was truly a glorious morning.Mamma felt it too. She seemed as excited as I was and told me story after story about her first days in school. Unlike me, she had no older brother or sister to take her. But Mamma wasn't an only child. She had had a younger sister, who had died of some mysterious malady. Neither she nor Papa liked to talk about her, and Mamma especially would moan whenever something unpleasant or sad was introduced into any of her conversations. She was always chastising Emily for doing that. Actually, it was more like pleading with her to stop.\"Must you bring up such unpleasant and ugly things, Emily,\" she would lament. Emily would snap her mouth closed, but never looked happy about it.Nelson's General Store was just what it claimed to be: a store that sold everything from tonics for rheumatism to the new machine-made britches coming down from the northern factories. It was a long, rather dark store, and at the rear of the store was the section for clothes. Mrs. Nelson, a short woman with curly gray hair and a sweet, friendly face was in charge of that department. The dresses for girls and women were on one long rack on the left.When Mamma told her what we were after, Mrs. Nelson took out a measuring tape and took down my sizes. Then she went to her rack and pulled out everything she thought would fit, some with a little alteration here and there. Mamma thought a pink cotton dress with a lace collar and yoke was most darling. It had frilly lace sleeves, too. It was a size or so too big for me, but Mamma and Mrs. Nelson decided if the waist was taken in and the hem raised, it would do. We then sat down and Mrs. Nelson brought out the only shoes that would fit me: two pair, one patent leather, black, with straps, and one with buttons. Mamma liked the one with straps. On the way out, we bought some pencils and a tablet and I was outfitted for my first day at school.That night Louella did the alterations on my new dress. We did it in Eugenia's room so she could watch. Emily came around once and peered in, shaking her head in disgust.\"No one wears such fancy clothes to school,\" she complained to Mamma.\"Of course they do, Emily dear, especially on the first day.\"\"Well I'm wearing what I have on,\" she retorted.\"I'm sorry to hear that, Emily, but if it's what you want to do...\"\"Miss Walker doesn't like spoiled children,\" Emily spat. It was her final comment on the activities, which had seized everyone else's imagination and attention, even Papa's. He stopped by to express his approval.\"Just wait until you see her all dressed up in the morning, Jed,\" Mamma promised.That night, I could barely fall asleep because I was so excited. My mind was full of thoughts about the things I would learn and the children I would meet. I had met some of them when Mamma and Papa staged one of their elaborate barbecues or when we attended one. The Thompson twins had a younger brother about my age, Niles. I remembered he had the darkest eyes and the most serious and thoughtful face I had ever seen on a boy. Then there was Lila Calvert, who had started school last year, and Caroline O'Hara, who would be starting this year with me.I told myself that whatever my homework was, I would do twice as much. I would never get into trouble in class or not pay attention to Miss Walker, and if she wanted me to, I would eagerly wash down her blackboards and pound out her erasers, chores I knew Emily loved to perform for the teacher.That night when Mamma came in to say good night, I asked her if I had to decide right then and there tomorrow what I would be.\"What do you mean, Lillian?\" she asked, holding her smile tight and small around her lips.\"Do I have to decide if I want to be a teacher or a doctor or a lawyer?\"\"Of course you don't. You have years and years to plan, but I rather think you'll make some successful young man a wonderful and beautiful wife. You'll live in a house as big as The Meadows and have an army of servants,\" she declared with the authority of a Biblical prophet.In Mamma's mind, I would eventually go to a fine finishing school, just like she did, and when the time was right, I would be introduced to fine society, and some handsome, wealthy, young southern aristocrat would begin to court me and eventually come calling on Papa with a request for my hand. We'd have a big, elaborate wedding at The Meadows and I would go off, waving from the back of the carriage, to live happily ever after. But I couldn't help wanting more for myself. It would remain my secret, something to keep deeply in my heart, something I would reveal only to Eugenia.Mamma came in to wake me up the next morning. She wanted me fully dressed and ready before breakfast. I slipped into my new dress and put on my new shoes. Then Mamma brushed my hair and tied a pink ribbon around it. She stood behind me as we both looked into the full-length mirror. I knew, from the many times Papa had read it out loud to me from the Bible, that falling in love with your own image was a dreadful sin, but I couldn't help it. I held my breath and gazed at the little girl captured in the mirror.I looked as if I had grown up overnight. Never had my hair appeared as soft or as golden, nor had my blue-gray eyes looked as bright.\"Oh, how beautiful you are, honey,\" Mamma declared. \"Let's hurry down and show the Captain.\"Mamma took my hand and we walked down the corridor to the stairway. Louella had already forewarned some of the chambermaids, who poked their heads out of the rooms they had begun to clean. I saw their smiles of appreciation and heard them giggle.Papa looked up from the table when we arrived. Emily was already sitting prim and proper.\"We've been waiting a good ten minutes Georgia,\" Papa declared, and snapped his pocket watch shut for emphasis.\"It's a special morning, Jed. Feast your eyes on Lillian.\"He nodded.\"She looks fine, but I've got a full day ahead of me,\" he said. Emily looked self-satisfied with Papa's abrupt reaction. Mamma and I took our seats and Papa quickly muttered grace.As soon as breakfast ended, Louella gave us our box lunches and Emily declared that we had to hurry.\"Waiting for you for breakfast put us behind,\" she whined, and started quickly for the front entrance.\"Now watch over your little sister,\" Mamma cried after us.I scurried as quickly as I could in my stiff, shiny new shoes, clinging to my notebook, pencils and box lunch. The night before there had been a short but hard downpour, and although most of the ground was already dry, there were some potholes still full of rainwater. Emily kicked up a cloud of dust as she marched down our driveway and I did the best I could to avoid it. She wouldn't wait up for me or hold my hand.The sun hadn't finished poking its face over the line of trees, so there was a slight chill in the air. I wished we could slow down and take in some of the bird songs. There were wonderful wild flowers still plush and in bloom along the sides and I was wondering if it wouldn't be nice for us to pluck some for Miss Walker. I asked Emily, but she barely turned around to reply.\"Don't start apple polishing the first day, Lillian.\" Then she turned and added, \"And don't do anything to embarrass me.\"\"I'm not apple polishing,\" I cried, but Emily just said, \"Humph,\" and walked on, her long strides getting longer and faster so that I practically had to run to keep up. When we made the turn at the bottom of our driveway, I saw a large puddle had formed across the road and still remained from the night before. Emily hopped over some large rocks, balancing herself with remarkable agility and not so much as getting the bottom of her soles damp. But to me the puddle looked formidable. I paused, and Emily spun around, her hands on her hips.\"Are you coming, little princess?\" she asked.\"I'm not a little princess.\"\"Mamma thinks you are. Well?\"\"I'm afraid,\" I said.\"That's silly. Just do what I did...walk on the rocks. Come on or I'll leave you here,\" she threatened.Reluctantly, I started. I put my right foot on the first stone and gingerly stretched to get my left foot on the next, but when I did so, I had stretched too far and couldn't bring my right foot forward. I started to cry for Emily's help.\"Oh, I knew you would be a problem for me,\" she declared, and came back. \"Give me your hand,\" she ordered.\"I'm afraid.\"\"Give me your hand!\"Barely balancing myself, I leaned forward until I reached her fingers. Emily grasped mine tightly and for a moment, did nothing. Surprised, I looked up at her and saw a strange smile on her lips. Before I could retreat, she tugged me hard and I slipped off the rock and fell forward. She let go and I landed on my knees in the deepest part of the puddle. The muddy water quickly soaked into my beautiful new dress. My notebook and my box lunch sunk and I lost all my pens and pencils.I screamed and started to cry. Emily, looking pleased, stood back, and offered me no assistance. I got up slowly and sloshed my way out of the puddle. On dry ground, I looked down at my beautiful new dress, now stained and soaked. My shoes were covered with grime, the mud seeping through my pink cotton socks.\"I told Mamma not to buy you fancy clothes, but she wouldn't listen,\" Emily said.\"What am I to do?\" I moaned. Emily shrugged.\"Go home. You can start school another time,\" she said, and turned away.\"No!\" I cried. I looked back at the puddle. My new notebook was just visible beneath the surface of the muddy water, but my box lunch was floating. I scooped it out quickly and went to the side of the gravel drive to sit on a large rock. Emily was moving away quickly, her pace quickening. Soon, she was gone around the end of the driveway and well on her way. I sat there crying until my eyes ached. Then I got up and considered returning home.It's what Emily wants, I thought. Suddenly, a rush of anger overtook my sorrow and self-pity. I brushed down my new dress as best I could, using some leaves, and then I plodded on after her, more determined than ever to attend school.By the time I arrived at the schoolhouse, all of the children were already inside and seated. Miss Walker had just begun to greet them when I stepped into the doorway. My tears had streaked my face and the ribbon Mamma had taken such care to tie in my hair had fallen out. All faces turned in surprise, Emily looking disappointed.\"Oh dear,\" Miss Walker said. \"What happened to you, sweetheart?\"\"I fell into a puddle,\" I moaned. Most of the boys all laughed aloud, but I noticed that Niles Thompson didn't laugh. He looked angry.\"You poor dear. What's your name?\" she asked, and I told her. She whipped her head around and looked at Emily.\"Isn't she your sister?\" she asked.\"I told her to go home after she fell in, Miss Walker,\" Emily said sweetly. \"I told her she would have to start school tomorrow.\"\"I don't want to wait until tomorrow,\" I cried. \"Today's the first day of school.\"\"Well, children,\" Miss Walker said, nodding at the class, \"that's the sort of attitude I hope you will all have. Emily,\" she said, \"watch the classroom for me while I see about Lillian.\"She smiled at me and took my hand. Then she led me to the back of the schoolhouse where there was a bathroom. She gave me towels and washcloths and told me to clean myself as best I could.\"Your dress is still quite wet,\" she said. \"Rub it as dry as you can.\"\"I lost my new notebook and pens and pencils, and my sandwich is soaked,\" I moaned.\"I have what you need and you can share my lunch,\" Miss Walker promised. \"When you're ready, come back and join your classmates.\"I swallowed my remaining tears and did as she instructed. When I returned, all eyes were on me again, but this time, no one laughed, no one even smiled. Well, maybe Niles Thompson smiled. He looked like he did, although it was going to be some time before I knew when Niles was happy and when he was not.As it turned out, my first day at school was okay. Miss Walker made me feel very special, especially when she gave me one of her own sandwiches. Emily looked sullen and unhappy most of the day and avoided me until it was time to make the walk home. Then, under Miss Walker's eyes, she seized my hand and led me off. When we were far enough away from the schoolhouse, she let me go.The Thompson twins and Niles walked with us two thirds of the way. The twins and Emily stayed in front and Niles and I lagged behind. He didn't say much to me. I would remind him years later that when he did speak, it was to tell me how he had climbed to the top of the cedar tree in front of his house the day before. I was reasonably impressed because I remembered how tall that tree was. When we parted at the Thompson driveway, he muttered a quick good-bye and sprinted away. Emily glared back at me and walked as quickly as ever. Halfway up our driveway, she stopped and spun around.\"Why didn't you just go back home instead of making us the laughingstocks of the school?\" she demanded.\"We weren't the laughingstocks.\"\"Yes, we were -- thanks to you my friends are laughing at me, too.\" She fixed her eyes on me, narrowing them angrily. \"And you're not even my real sister,\" she added.At first, the words seemed so strange, it was as if she had said that pigs could fly. I think I even started to laugh, but what she said next stopped me fast. She stepped toward me and in a loud whisper repeated her statement.\"I am too,\" I declared.\"No, you're not. Your real mother was Mamma's sister and she died giving birth to you. If you weren't born, she'd still be alive and we wouldn't have had to take you in. You carry a curse on you,\" she taunted. \"Just like Cain in the Bible. No one's going to ever want to love you. They'll be afraid. You'll see,\" she threatened, and then pivoted on her heels and marched away.I walked slowly after her, trying to make sense out of what she had said.Mamma was waiting in the sitting room for me when I entered the house. She got up and came out to greet me. The moment she saw the mud-stained dress and shoes, she uttered a cry, her hands fluttering up to her throat like frightened little birds.\"What happened?\" she asked tearfully.\"I fell into a puddle this morning on the way to school, Mamma.\"\"Oh, you poor dear.\" She held out her arms and I ran to her, ran to her embrace and her comforting kisses. She took me upstairs and I pulled off my new dress and shoes. \"There's mud all over your neck and hair. You'll have to take a bath. Emily didn't say a word about this. She just marched into the house as usual and went right to her room. I'm going to have a word or two with her right away. In the meanwhile, you take that bath,\" Mamma said.\"Mamma,\" I called as she started toward my door. She turned around.\"What?\"\"Emily said I wasn't her sister; she said your sister was my real mother and she died giving birth to me,\" I told her, and waited, holding my breath, anticipating Mamma's denial and laughter at such a fantastic story. But instead, she looked troubled and confused.\"Oh dear,\" Mamma said. \"She promised.\"\"Promised what, Mamma?\"\"Promised not to tell until you were much, much older. Oh dear,\" Mamma said. She screwed her face into as angry an expression as she was capable of having. \"The Captain is going to be furious with her, too,\" she added. \"I declare that child has a streak in her and where it came from I'll never know.\"\"But Mamma, she said I wasn't her sister.\"\"I'll tell you all about it, honey,\" Mamma promised. \"Don't cry.\"\"But Mamma, does that mean Eugenia's not my sister, either?\"Mamma bit down on her lower lip and looked as if she was going to cry herself.\"I'll be right back,\" she said, and hurried away. I flopped back on my bed and stared after her.What did all this mean? How could Mamma and Papa not be my mamma and papa and Eugenia not be my sister?This day was supposed to be one of the happiest days of my life, the day I started school, but at that moment, it appeared to be the most dreadful day I had ever lived.Copyright © 1993 by Virginia C. Andrews Trust" ]

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[ "Winner of the 1996 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. A Saint Paul PI investigates the murder of the man who killed his wife. Holland Taylor is comfortable in interrogation rooms. For years the cold dark cells of the St. Paul Police Department homicide squad were his turf, and with the help of his partner he wrung confessions out of countless killers. But that was long ago. Tonight Taylor is on the other side of the desk. Tonight he is the suspect. Taylor's career in the department ended after his wife and daughter were killed in a drunk driving accident. The culprit, John Brown, was sentenced to a measly six years for vehicular manslaughter, and Taylor vowed bloody vengeance in front of open court. After a few months of freedom, Brown is shot dead, and Taylor, now a private investigator, is called in as the obvious suspect. He didn't kill John Brown, but he will find out who did if-even it means tearing the Twin Cities apart from the inside out." ]

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[ "This hilarious split-page novelty book allows the reader to mix and match different combinations of fairy tales creating thousands of outlandish stories. Do you know the story of the ugly duckling who was bossed around by two horrid stepsisters and climbed a beanstalk at the top of which was a bowl of porridge? Or Snow White, who was laughed at by ducks and fell asleep in Baby Bear's bed after eating Little Red Riding Hood's granny? Illustrated by award-winner Nick Sharratt, this ingenious split-page book lets children create their own fractured fairy tales—and they may even find some surprisingly sensible ones along the way. Colorful, quirky, fun—a guaranteed giggle maker for kids and parents alike!" ]

[ "Review", "“Each new flip will elicit gales of laughter from young (and perhaps not so young) audiences. A hoot.” --", "Kirkus Reviews", "From the Publisher", "Do you know the story of the ugly duckling who was bossed around by two horrid stepsisters and climbed a beanstalk at the top of which was a bowl of porridge? Or Snow White, who was laughed at by ducks and fell asleep in Baby Bear's bed after eating Little Red Riding Hood's granny? Illustrated by award-winner Nick Sharratt, this ingenious split-page novelty book lets you create your own fractured fairy tales—and you may even find some surprisingly sensible ones along the way. Hilary Robinson's previous book was", "The Princess's Secret Letters.", "About the Author", "Hilary Robinson's previous book was", "The Princess's Secret Letters", ". Author-illustrator Nick Sharratt has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Children's Book Award for", "Eat Your Peas", "; among his other books are", "Ahoy, Pirate Pete", ";", "and", "Shark in the Park.", "Read more" ]

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[ "\"The most spectacular science fiction writer of recent years\" (Vernor Vinge, author of", "Rainbows End", ") presents a near-future thriller. Detective Inspector Liz Kavanaugh is head of the Rule 34 Squad, monitoring the Internet to determine whether people are engaging in harmless fantasies or illegal activities. Three ex-con spammers have been murdered, and Liz must uncover the link between them before these homicides go viral." ]

[ "About the Author", "Charles Stross was born in Leeds, England in 1964. He holds degrees in pharmacy and computer science, and has worked in a variety of jobs including pharmacist, technical author, software engineer, and freelance journalist. He is now a full-time writer." ]

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[ "The incredible memoir from the man voted one of the “Best Umpires of All Time” by the Society of American Baseball Research—filled with more than three decades of fascinating baseball stories.", "In the pageantry of baseball, one select group is virtually unknown in the outside world, derided by fans, faced with split-second choices that spell victory or defeat. These men are up-close observers of the action, privy to inside jokes, blood feuds, benches-clearing brawls, and managers’ expletive-filled tirades. In this wonderful memoir, Hall of Fame umpire Doug Harvey takes us within baseball as you’ve never seen it, with unforgettable inside stories of baseball greats such as Willie Mays, Sandy Koufax, and Whitey Herzog.", "Doug Harvey was a California farm boy, a high school athlete who nevertheless knew that what he really wanted was to become an unsung hero—a major league umpire. Working his way through the minor leagues, earning three hundred dollars a month, he survived just about everything, even riots in stadiums in Puerto Rico. And while players and other umps hit the bars at night, Harvey memorized the rule book. In 1962, he broke into the bigs and was soon listening to rookie Pete Rose worrying that he would be cut by the Reds and laying down the law with managers such as Tommy Lasorda and Joe Torre. This colorful memoir takes the reader behind the plate for some of baseball’s most memorable moments, including: · Roberto Clemente’s three thousandth and final hit · The “I don’t believe what I just saw” heroic three-and-two pinch-hit home run by Kirk Gibson in the ’88 World Series · The nail-biting excitement of the close-fought ’68 World Series, when Doug called St. Louis Cardinal Lou Brock out at home plate and turned the trajectory of the series But beyond the drama, Harvey turned umpiring into an art. He was a man so respected, whose calls were so feared and infallible, that the players called him God. And through it all, he lived by three rules: never take anything from a player, never back down from a call, and never carry a grudge. A book for anyone who loves baseball,", "They Called Me God", "is a funny and fascinating tale of on- and off-the-field action, peopled by unforgettable characters from Bob Gibson to Nolan Ryan, and a treatise on good umpiring techniques. In a memoir that transcends sport, Doug Harvey tells a gripping story of responsibility, fairness, and honesty." ]

[ "From", "Booklist", "Doug Harvey made his Major League umpiring debut in 1962 and retired after 4,673 games in 1992. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010. As one would expect of an umpire, his memoir is confident and sure. Whatever call he made, safe or out, ball or strike, he never backed down and never changed his mind. Along with best-selling coauthor Golenbock (The Bronx Zoo, 1979, and Balls, 1984, among others), Harvey guides readers through his career: his relatively short apprenticeship in the minors, his time as a basketball referee, his early years with a contentious crew chief in the Majors, and his long run as veteran and much-respected ump. And, as readers would hope, there are dozens of anecdotes involving some of baseball’s greatest names, including Sandy Koufax, Ted Williams, and Willie Mays. Though he never changed his mind, Harvey prided himself on being a good listener, even to irate managers, and the best tales are those about the behind-the-scenes machinations of such legendary field generals as Leo Durocher, Sparky Anderson, Tommy Lasorda, and Walter Alston. Baseball fans will relish this my-way-or-the-highway memoir. --Wes Lukowsky", "About the Author", "Doug Harvey is a Hall of Fame umpire whose career total of 4,673 games—including five World Series—ranks third in major league history.Peter Golenbock has written eight", "New York Times", "bestsellers, among them some of baseball’s most important books, including", "Dynasty: The New York Yankees 1949-64", ";", "The Bronx Zoo", "(with Sparky Lyle);", "Number 1", "(with Billy Martin);", "Balls", "(with Greg Nettles); and", "Idiot", "(with Johnny Damon), as well as", "Personal Fouls", "and", "American Prince", "(with Tony Curtis).", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "They Called Me God", "CHAPTER 1", "A WONDERFUL LIFE", "— 1 —", "I’ve had a wonderful life. I was an umpire in the major leagues for thirty-one years, from 1962, when John F. Kennedy was president, until 1992, the end of the George H. W. Bush presidency. That’s a lot of games: 4,673, to be exact. During that time I don’t believe I ever made a wrong call. Perhaps that’s why the players lovingly referred to me as God. The Society for American Baseball Research voted me the second-best umpire in the last hundred and something years, taking a backseat only to Bill Klem, who was known by his admirers as the Old Arbitrator and by his detractors as Catfish, because they said he looked like one. When they called to tell me that I had finished second only to Mr. Klem, rather than acting pleased, I told them I was offended. “Dig him up,” I told them. “Let’s have a go at it.” I said that because I like to think I don’t take second place to anybody. If they brought back Bill Klem, I’d be happy to go head-to-head with him anytime. Have a little contest. There’s an old saying that they hire you to be the best, and then they expect you to be even better. For me, that’s what umpiring is all about. It’s a tough racket, believe me. Often I’m asked to give young umpires advice, and here’s my most important piece of advice: When you’re umpiring behind the plate, stop trying to be perfect right now, because if you’re that hard on yourself, you’re not going to make it. You’ll have a nervous breakdown before you get out of high school ball. There was just one perfect umpire, and they put him on the cross. At the end of the day, the hardest part of the job of umpiring behind the plate is not beating yourself up when the game is over. I’ve seen guys—professionals—walk around in a panic for three days straight because they know on the fourth day they’ll be behind the plate again. Umpiring behind the plate is, after all, the hardest part of the game. I can tell you this because I was as guilty of doing this as anyone. Every day I knocked myself out, trying to be as perfect as possible. When a pitcher wound up, I would watch him, and it was just me and the ball. Watching that pitch—watching every pitch—would take so much out of me. When I strode onto the field, the outside world would disappear, especially that last month of the season when it really tore at your guts. You didn’t want to miss a thing. During games toward the end of the season I had a feeling of being mesmerized. I gave it everything I had, and when I stepped off the airplane coming home at the end of the season, my wife, Joy, said I looked like walking death. I’d be completely worn out. I am very proud of my profession. Without the umpires, the game wouldn’t survive. I can remember during one of my early years in Major League Baseball I umpired a spring-training game in Arizona between the San Diego Padres and the Cleveland Indians. After the game was over, one of the managers came to me and asked if my crew and I would stay and umpire three more innings. This took place in the early 1960s, when major league umpires were barely making a living wage. I didn’t think it right that we should be asked to work overtime for nothing, and so I told them we’d do it for $25 each. It wasn’t like I was asking for the moon. “Screw it,” the manager told me. “We don’t need you. The catcher for each team can do it just as easily.” This was the sort of disrespect we were used to back then. Our crew walked toward the backstop, and as we were starting to walk off the field, a riot broke out. Twenty players were in a stack. It hadn’t taken ten minutes. The Padres’ catcher was calling balls and strikes, and he called a pitch a strike, and the Cleveland batter said, “Are you shitting me?” “No,” said the catcher, who stood up and took off his mask, and the batter slugged him. Before I knew it, both teams were mixing it up on the field. All because there were no umpires. Baseball, you see, isn’t a game you play on the honor system. The umpire is there for one reason and one reason only: to make sure one team doesn’t gain an unfair advantage. In tougher words, to make sure one side doesn’t cheat. It’s that simple. For the game to have meaning, it has to be fair. The only thing standing between fairness and chaos is the umpiring crew.", "— 2 —", "Throughout my entire career, my emphasis was on integrity. I never wanted to be accused of bias, and I never wanted to be charged with giving anything less than my best, no matter whether it was the first week of the season or the last, whether the two teams were fighting for a pennant or whether the game had no meaning in the standings. It was the last week of the 1975 season, and I was umpiring a series in which the first-place Cincinnati Reds were playing the last-place Houston Astros. The Reds had clinched it, and Sparky Anderson, the manager, announced he was going to play his second-stringers. I was the crew chief and I was umpiring on the bases that day. I called my crew together. I wanted to make sure none of the other guys decided to make calls with the purpose of speeding up the game and getting us back to the hotel. “Hey, fellas,” I said. “You may have a guy on the bad club, if he bats .240 he gets twice the raise. You have no right to mess with that. Just call the game the way it is.” I didn’t want to do what I had seen other crews do: Just call strikes in order to get this meaningless game over as fast as they could. I could see who was in a hurry and who wasn’t, who had a good strike zone and who didn’t. And so could the players. To be an umpire you have to be willing to sacrifice, and those sacrifices can be physical as well as mental. In my first year umpiring, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson threw a pitch and the catcher missed it, and the ball caromed under my mask and broke off two teeth, which I spit onto the ground. Fellow umpire Shag Crawford came over. “You’re bleeding,” he said. “You should have someone look at it. Let’s get you out of the game.” My pride was in my work. For me to leave the field they would’ve had to carry me off. I wouldn’t do that to my partners. They would have to work one man short if I left. “Hold it, Shag,” I said. “It doesn’t make any difference whether I’m sitting in a waiting room at the hospital or umpiring baseball. I’d prefer umpiring baseball.” I told him I would attend to it after the game. The next day a dentist told me I would need to take time off for him to work on my damaged mouth, but I said no. He gave me a shot to stop the bleeding, and I went on to umpire that afternoon. The bleeding continued off and on, and I used chewing tobacco to stanch it during the last few weeks of the season. I was in misery. I went to another dentist, who packed my mouth with cotton, but still the bleeding continued. Two months later my mouth was infected. Before that, I was in Pittsburgh umpiring the Game of the Week: the Pirates against the San Francisco Giants. All the way across the country, my wife, Joy, was at home in California giving birth to our first child. At the time, commissioner Ford Frick didn’t allow us to go home for the birth of a child. After the game, I got a call. Joy had given birth to a son, whom we named Scott. I didn’t get to see him until he was two weeks old. That’s what I call sacrifice. That’s some of what I gave up for my profession.", "— 3 —", "In all of baseball history there are only ten umpires in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and I’m proud to say that I’m one of them. I was elected in 2010. The other umpires who were elected are Jocko Conlan, my former crew chief; Al Barlick, another of my former crew chiefs; Hank O’Day, who umped in the nineteenth century; Tommy Connolly, who was active from 1901 until 1931; Bill Klem, who was an umpire from 1905 to 1941; Bill McGowan, Cal Hubbard, Billy Evans, and Nestor Chylak, who were all in the game for between twenty and thirty years. All were cited for their character and their umpiring skill. Being elected to the Hall is an honor I will always cherish until the day I die—which, by the way, may occur sooner rather than later. I have been stricken with cancer, and the diagnosis isn’t great. “What’s my chance of living through this?” I asked my doctor. “Well, not that good,” he said. “What are my chances?” “Fifty percent,” he said. “I’ll beat that,” I told him. “You want to know why? Because every day I walked out onto that field with three other fine gentlemen, and nobody in the stands of sixty thousand people liked us when a call went against their team. Moreover, two ball clubs didn’t give a shit whether we lived or died. Fighting cancer is a lot easier. I know I can beat this.” If you’re going to live, attitude is everything. And that’s the way it was with my work. I loved my job. I hated when we had a day off. I didn’t know what to do with myself. I couldn’t wait to get back on the field. If I had a two-week vacation, I couldn’t wait to go back behind the plate my first day back. Everyone else wanted to get their feet wet, to start at third base and work their way around to second and then to first before going back behind the plate. The fewest calls during a ball game are made at third base. Not me. I wanted to make sure I could still umpire balls and strikes. During one off-season I went to Baja California looking for an engine for my Model A. I stepped out of my car to ask where the guy who owned the engine lived, and a German shepherd came out of nowhere and tore up my left leg. I had to get twenty-two stitches. In the hospital, they put a white salve on the wound and wrapped me in wet sheets and put ice over it. I laid like that for hours. Fred Fleig, the National League secretary-treasurer in charge of the league’s umpires, called me in the hospital. “Doug,” he said, “why don’t you stay home for spring training and get your energy back?” “Fred,” I said, “why don’t I get my ass back to spring training and see if I can still umpire?” That’s the way I was. The doctor ordered me to take time off. But to my mind there was no place for time off. You have to get back to what you know and love. I’m sharing this so those youngsters who desire to become umpires—or just baseball fans in general who appreciate the intricacies of the game—can understand how I did what I did for as long as I did. I also want them to appreciate how blessed I’ve been to have been allowed to work on the hallowed baseball diamonds across America for so many years. I firmly believe that Babe Ruth had it right. When Ruth was dying, baseball honored him by giving him a day, and in his speech at Yankee Stadium he remarked, “The only real game in the world, I think, is baseball. You’ve got to start way down at the bottom, when you’re six or seven, and if you’re successful and you try hard enough, you’re bound to come out on top.” The Babe could have been talking about me. I knew I wanted to be an umpire when I was six years old. My dad was an umpire—and a damn fine one—and I wanted to be just like him. I wanted nothing more than to be out on that field, and I umpired in the major leagues for thirty-one wonderful years, and for that I’m very grateful. I loved what I did, loved the feeling of camaraderie, the feeling of togetherness, the feeling that, Hey, we are who we are: We’re umpires. Here’s just a little bit of what I learned and experienced along the way. I wish I could still be out there. I never should have retired. I’ve regretted it ever since. I’m telling you, baseball today could still use Doug Harvey.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Facing death results in more fear and anxiety than any other human experience. Though much has been done to address the physical pain suffered by those with a terminal illness, Western medicine has been slow to understand and alleviate the psychological and spiritual distress that comes with the knowledge of death. In", "What Dying People Want,", "Dr. David Kuhl begins to bridge that gap by addressing end-of-life realities--practical and emotional--through his own experiences as a doctor and through the words and experiences of people who knew that they were dying. Dr. Kuhl presents ways of finding new life in the process of dying, understanding the inner reality of living with a terminal illness, and addressing the fear of pain, as well as pain itself. He also offers concrete guidance on how to enhance doctor/patient relationships and hold family meetings, and provides an introduction to the process of life review. It is possible to find meaning and peace in the face of death.", "What Dying People Want", "\"helps us learn to view the knowledge of death as a gift, not a curse.\" (", "New Times", ")" ]

[ "Review", "\"[A]n all-encompassing guide for people with a terminal illness and those who know someone who is dying.\" --", "New York Times", "About the Author", "Dr. David Kuhl", "began his career in palliative care sixteen years ago, providing medical care for people with cancer in his private practice, and subsequently developed a palliative care program for St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver. His team at St. Paul's has attended thousands of people at the end of life. A Soros Faculty Scholar and a frequent speaker on palliative care all over North America, Kuhl is currently developing a program for doctors on dealing with terminally ill patients. He lives in British Columbia with his family." ]

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[ "Books", "Self-Help", "Death & Grief" ]

[ "A practical guide to public speaking for those just starting out as well as seasoned pros. A useful book covering everything from speech preparation and delivery, protocol for speakers, speaking concerns for authors, how to prepare and excel if you’re asked to speak on TV, and lots more. In this book, you will learn: How to research, prepare for, and give the most popular types of speeches, from the keynote address to a 90 minute workshop, all-day seminar, participating in a panel, the toast, roast, and more; 12 secrets of what the most successful speakers do to shine; the mechanics of speaking, including using a microphone, visual aids such as Power Point, and setting up the room; how to deal with 12 of the most dreaded speaker situations, such as getting booed or, forgetting what you meant to say next; how to overcome your fear of speaking; and more. Includes a list of references, resources, an Appendix with sample pre-speaking surveys, and a post-speaking evaluation. Professional speaker, college professor, and sociologist Dr. Jan Yager has delivered keynote addresses, half-day, and all-day workshops and seminars throughout the U.S. and internationally. For more on this dynamic speaker, who enjoys sharing her tips for better presentations, go to: www.drjanyager.com" ]

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

[ "When you are eight years old, raised in a close Italian family, and attending a Catholic grade school in the Bronx, the epic battle between what is good and evil in this world is simply a part of your daily what you learn in school. For Chris Pella however, these lessons come to life in a way he never expected.  Author Michael Medico, takes the reader on Chris's journey, from the moment his life was changed forever to his confrontation with the human embodiment evil itself.", "Chris Pella has a secret. He can communicate with the Saints through vivid, sometimes frightening visions that have overtaken him since childhood.  It can happen in the blink of an eye that Chris is transported back in time where he learns from the men and women who would, thousands of years later, become blessed icons of the Catholic Church. Now, as a grown man, this secret remains his but when a close friend's granddaughter goes missing, Chris must use his gift to find her.", "The mystery unravels as characters, including Beth, a beautiful nurse, his Uncle Al, Suffolk County Chief of Detectives and Julian, the demonic presence enter into Chris's life. What he must confront and what he is needed to do will change him forever and test his deepest-held convictions. Chris, aided by detective and surrogate father Uncle Al, is ultimately faced with a final confrontation that will leave his soul hanging in the balance.", "THE SAINTED is a story filled with the vileness of human depravity and its roots in the ultimate evil.  It is also a story of loyalty, of family, of heartbreak and of the love two people can have for each other. It ends in an epic confrontation with Satan himself and his demon hoard. In this final battle Chris must face up to his convictions, his love for a beautiful woman and even his belief in God and THE SAINTED.", "Michael Medico was born in New York City where he attended Power Memorial Academy. After graduation Mike joined the U.S. Navy and served stateside during the Viet Nam War. After being discharged from the service, he attended Pace University and graduated with a degree in marketing and advertising.", "Michael founded an advertising agency and served as CEO for 35 years.  He has written numerous articles published in various trade journals and has been a featured participant on many panel discussions and industry workshops." ]

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

[ "THE THIRD THRILLING ROMANCE IN THE ALFA INVESTIGATIONS SERIES FROM", "WALL STREET JOURNAL", "&", "USA TODAY", "BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHELLE BLISS.", "ALFA Qualifications: Tough as nails, willing to play dirty, and a chiseled body...", "Bear North, ALFA's resident bad boy, had always lived by the friend's code of honor--Never sleep with a buddy's sister, and family was totally off-limits. But that was before Fran, his best friend's mom, seduced him.And when Fran became a key witness in ALFA's newest case, Bear took charge and would do anything to protect her...even if it meant breaking every unwritten rule, staking his claim and making Fran his forever.", "Wicked Impulse is book three in the ALFA Investigations series and a full-length novel by author Chelle Bliss told in first person point of view.", "ALFA Investigations Series:", "Book 1: Sinful IntentBook 2: Unlawful DesireBook 3: Wicked ImpulseBook 4: Guilty Sin", "ALFA Bonus Novellas:", "Top Bottom SwitchRebound" ]

[ "Review", "Praise For ENSHRINE", "\"These characters will tug hard at your heartstrings and take you on an emotional journey you won't soon forget.\" ―Meredith Wild, #1", "New York Times", "Bestselling Author \"I went in blind and came out with tears streaming down my cheeks. Beautiful. Poignant. This book will stay with you long after you've finished.\" ―Rachel Van Dyken, #1", "New York Times", "Bestselling Author \"A gorgeous, breathtaking story that will have you crying, while clutching your kindle and begging for more. Bravo Chelle Bliss. Bravo.\" ―Toni Aleo,", "New York Times", "Bestselling Author of the Assassins Series", "About the Author", "USA Today bestselling author, Chelle Bliss, currently lives in a small town near the Gulf of Mexico. She's a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, and coffee fiend. She's written over ten books and has two series available. She loves spending her free time with her boyfriend, 2 cats, and her hamster. Before becoming a writer, Chelle taught high school history for over ten years. She holds a master's degree in Instructional Technology and a bachelor's in History. Although history is her first love, writing has become her dream job and she can't imagine doing anything else." ]

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

[ "A lifetime of involvement in the livestock industry is the root stock of this collection of cowboy poetry. The author was assistant editor of Western Horseman Magazine and editor of Cowboy Magazine. This is a real quality collection of poetry from the hand of a true writer of the West." ]

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[ "A provocative new view of Marx stressing his humanist philosophy and challenging both Soviet distortion and Western ignorance of his basic thinking." ]

[ "About the Author", "Born in Frankfurt-am-Main, Erich Fromm (1900-1980) studied sociology and psychoanalysis. In 1933, he emigrated as a member of the Frankfurt School of social thinkers to the United States, moved to Mexico in 1950, and spent his twilight years between 1974 and 1980 in Switzerland. His books Fear of Freedom (1941) and The Art of Loving (1956) made him famous. Other well-known books are Marx's Concept of Man, Beyond the Chains of Illusion, and The Essential Fromm." ]

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

[ "This is a funny children's book" ]

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

[ "Enjoy the delightful story of Thomas and Rusty Bear, two most unusual friends who work together to save a sick mama bird and her three babies who are in danger. Once again, Russ Towne takes us on a colorful journey through the experience, adventures and joys of childhood. Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too shows children the power of persistence, compassion, working together, and the magic of imagination." ]

[ "About the Author", "Russ Towne lives in the San Francisco bay area with his wife of 33 years, Heidi. They have three adult children, a grandson, and two more grandsons (TWINS!) on the way. Russ founded an investment management firm over a decade ago. Convinced he didn't have a creative bone in his body, at the age of 52 a friend invited him to co-write a song. Russ loved it and in short time he co-wrote several songs, wrote over 60 poems and became a children's author many times over. His other titles include \"Clyde and I\", and \"Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly\"." ]

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

[ "The deck that asks YOU the questions… because the answers…are INside you!", "A new kind of meditation tool. A delightful game to engage family, friends and clients in new ways.", "We humans have a habit of looking OUTside ourselves. Especially for the big things, like love and power and answers to our most challenging questions. And that gets us into all kinds of trouble. The purpose of this deck is to turn that around and practice looking INside ourselves for answers, and in the process, train the mind to ask better questions.", "Inquiry Cards are getting rave reviews from all kinds of people. From the quality of the paper to the rich colors and foil-stamped box, Inquiry Cards are a sensory feast.", "An inspiring gift for: Anyone who meditates (or wants to) Therapists Healers Coaches Friends Yoga teachers Clients Teenagers Parents Relatives Facilitators A great hostess gift YOU Includes:", "Deck of 48 lush cards with beautiful images from nature seen through a teleidoscope. Six-sided mandalas to break up habitual thought patterns and see your challenges from a different perspective as the questions on the cards are being explored.", "Guidebook with suggested meditations and games to use on your own or in groups.", "Handcrafted wooden stand for displaying a card as you contemplate the question." ]

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[ "Books", "Self-Help" ]

[ "Humphrey Paxton, the son of one of Britain's leading atomic boffins, has taken to carrying a shotgun to \"shoot plotters and blackmailers and spies.\" His new tutor, the plodding Mr Thewless, suggests that Humphrey might be overdoing it somewhat. But when a man is found shot dead at a cinema, Mr Thewless is plunged into a nightmare world of lies, kidnapping, and murder—and grave matters of national security." ]

[ "About the Author", "Born in Edinburgh in 1906, the son of the city's Director of Education, John Innes Mackintosh Stewart wrote a highly successful series of mystery stories under the pseudonym Michael Innes. Innes was educated at Oriel College, Oxford, where he was presented with the Matthew Arnold Memorial Prize and named a Bishop Frazer's scholar. After graduation, he went to Vienna to study Freudian psychoanalysis for a year and following his first book, an edition of Florio's translation of 'Montaigne', was offered a lectureship at the University of Leeds. In 1932 he married Margaret Hardwick, a doctor, and they subsequently had five children including Angus, also a novelist. The year 1936 saw Innes as Professor of English at the University of Adelaide, during which tenure he wrote his first mystery story, 'Death at the President's Lodging'. With his second, 'Hamlet Revenge', Innes firmly established his reputation as a highly entertaining and cultivated writer. After the end of World War II, he returned to the UK and spent two years at Queen's University, Belfast, where in 1949 he wrote the 'Journeying Boy', a novel notable for the richly comedic use of an Irish setting. He then settled down as a Reader in English Literature at Christ Church, Oxford, from which he retired in 1973. Innes's most famous character is 'John Appleby', who inspired a penchant for donnish detective fiction that lasts to this day. His other well-known character is 'Honeybath', the painter and rather reluctant detective, who first appeared in 1975 in 'The Mysterious Commission'. The last of the Innes novels, 'Appleby and the Ospreys', was published in 1986, some eight years before his death in 1994. His work is still very highly regarded and 'Appleby's End' and 'The New Sonia Wayward' were chosen by H.R.F. Keating as being amongst the best 100 crime novels ever written. The 'Times Literary Supplement' said of him: 'A Master - he constructs a plot that twists and turns like an electric eel: it gives you shock upon shock and you cannot let go.", "Paul Thornley", "is a British actor.", "He has appeared on stage in productions of", "A Chorus of Disapproval", "at the Harold Pinter Theatre,", "The Three Musketeers", "at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, and", "It's a Wonderful Life", "at the Wolsey Theatre.", "He played Dodge in the Original Cast of", "London Road", "at the Royal National Theatre, a role which he later reprised in the film of the same name.", "In 2016, he played Ron Weasley in the Original London Cast of", "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child", "at the Palace Theatre, London, in the West End. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Play at the 2017 Whatsonstage.com Awards. Thornley is set to reprise his role on Broadway at the Lyric Theatre in 2018." ]

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

[ "The weapon of pedants, the scourge of undergraduates, the bête noire of the “new” liberated scholar: the lowly footnote, long the refuge of the minor and the marginal, emerges in this book as a singular resource, with a surprising history that says volumes about the evolution of modern scholarship. In Anthony Grafton’s engrossing account, footnotes to history give way to footnotes", "as", "history, recounting in their subtle way the curious story of the progress of knowledge in written form. Grafton treats the development of the footnote―the one form of proof normally supplied by historians in support of their assertions―as writers on science have long treated the development of laboratory equipment, statistical arguments, and reports on experiments: as a complex story, rich in human interest, that sheds light on the status of history as art, as science, and as an institution. The book starts in the Berlin of the brilliant nineteenth-century historian Leopold von Ranke, who is often credited with inventing documented history in its modern form. Casting back to antiquity and forward to the twentieth century, Grafton’s investigation exposes Ranke’s position as a far more ambiguous one and offers us a rich vision of the true origins and gradual triumph of the footnote. Among the protagonists of this story are Athanasius Kircher, who built numerous documents into his spectacularly speculative treatises on ancient Egypt and China; Pierre Bayle, who made the footnote a powerful tool in philosophical and historical polemics; and Edward Gibbon, who transformed it into a high form of literary artistry. Proceeding with the spirit of an intellectual mystery and peppered with intriguing and revealing remarks by those who “made” this history,", "The Footnote", "brings what is so often relegated to afterthought and marginalia to its rightful place in the center of the literary life of the mind." ]

[ "Review", "“A witty and characteristically erudite book… Grafton's subject, apparently so trivial in itself and yet potentially so enlivening, offers cause for somewhat uneasy mirth. We may recall the toilers of", "Gulliver's Travels", ", who sought to make sunbeams from cucumbers. Not surprisingly, the pages of", "The Footnote", "are peppered with human folly.”", "―", "David McKitterick", ",", "New York Times Book Review", "“[It's] hard to imagine a defense of the footnote by any historian with the least sense of style. Yet here it is:", "The Footnote", "'s author, Anthony Grafton, is an anomaly in the American historical profession: a deeply learned scholar known for exacting work on the transformations of classical learning in early modern Europe and a sprightly writer capable of communicating his enthusiasm to anyone willing to listen. Mr. Grafton not only defends the footnote as a guarantee of the value of the historical currency. He also portrays it as a bulwark against tyranny.”", "―", "Mark Lilla", ",", "Wall Street Journal", "“[An] excellent book…", "The Footnote", "is the study of an appealing, rather overlooked aspect of intellectual and cultural history. Yet it is also much more: an investigation into the historical imagination, a quick tour of 'the culture of erudition' and, not least, the most recent intellectual entertainment from one of the most learned and enjoyable scholars now at work.”", "―", "Michael Dirda", ",", "Washington Post", "“Mr. Grafton has produced a delightful gem of a book that will appeal to many tastes. He displays an extraordinary level of erudition, is extremely readable, frequently witty and provides a guided tour across almost two thousand years in the development of Western scholarship. Needless to say, his own footnotes are a model of their kind. Above all, the author is neither boring nor pedantic.”", "―", "Keith Windschuttle", ",", "Washington Times", "“We accept it as a given of scholarly writing that 'the text persuades, the notes prove.' But this form of narrative architecture was created at a particular time by particular men to fill particular needs. And this unlikely and lively book presents the story of its creation. Anthony Grafton tells when, where, and why historians adopted the two-tiered structure of writing.”", "―", "Barbara Fisher", ",", "Boston Globe", "“The unwashed read the text, the learned check the footnotes. This, after all, is just what Grafton has taught us to expect. Grafton's footnotes, however, are short on polemic and long on accolades… They illustrate Grafton's generous spirit, and they call attention to the one use of footnotes that he conspicuously fails to discuss: praise instead of polemic. Grafton's own irenic practice is a model of decency. But if his footnotes are not so much fun as Gibbon's or Bayle's, his lively and searching text most assuredly is. For a pioneering discussion of these points, see A. Grafton.”", "―", "G.W. Bowersock", ",", "New Republic", "“A curious history, indeed. Few accoutrements of scholarship have been as denigrated as the lowly footnote, as this lively and fascinating narrative demonstrates… The footnote, as [Grafton] correctly and convincingly points out, is critical to the scientific nature of historical writing and therefore reflects both the ideology and technical practices of the craft. The footnote confers 'proof' that the historian has visited the appropriate archives, dusted off the necessary documents, and consulted and exhausted the secondary literature. It is, in short, a badge of legitimacy. The reader familiar with Grafton's work will recognize the author's extraordinary range and familiarity with German, French, English, and Italian historical writing from the early modern period to the late 20th century. Grafton has, in fact, written a sly work of historiography, a kind of celebration of the gritty details of scholarly exploration, and not merely a chronicle of the despised footnote.”", "―", "Kirkus Reviews", "“A richly faceted story that interweaves the changes in the regard for and uses of the footnote with general developments in history writing… As Grafton traces his steps backward to the Renaissance with its admiration and imitation of ancient models, the world of the footnote emerges as one far more complex than expected… In the face of the seeming solidity of the text, the footnote serves as a reminder of the contingency of life as well as the precariousness of the text's construction.”", "―", "Ernst A. Breisach", ",", "American Historical Review", "“A charming, intelligent volume that traces the footnote's development as a literary and historical device…", "The Footnote", "is an astonishing piece of scholarly writing, not least because it allows us to reconsider a subject that might charitably be called idiosyncratic, or even obscure. What makes the book work is Anthony Grafton's ability to write for a lay audience, to merge the ephemera of historical research with an accessible, nearly anecdotal, style.”", "―", "David L. Ulin", ",", "Chicago Tribune", "“Anthony Grafton has written a fascinating book about this important, though often maligned, scholarly apparatus… Historians of all stripes will profit from reading Grafton's history of historical research and writing (often called historiography) and especially from his detective work tracing history of the footnote, this vital academic detail which so many take for granted.”", "―", "Bulletin of the Historical Research in Music Education", "“Grafton argues convincingly that the history of the footnote is also the history of how scholars through the ages have evaluated, organized and presented information…", "The Footnote", "vividly evokes what it was like to conduct serious research in an era before Lexis-Nexis,", "Who's Who", "or even daily newspapers.”", "―", "Adam Goodheart", ",", "Civilization", "“", "The Footnote", "tells how all those interesting tidbits migrated to the bottom of the page.”", "―", "Seattle Times/Post-Intelligencer", "“This is not a reference book to be consulted but an excursus to be savored, by a writer with a studied sense of style.”", "―", "Cullen Murphy", ",", "Slate", "About the Author", "Anthony Grafton is the author of", "The Footnote", ",", "Defenders of the Text", ",", "Forgers and Critics", ", and", "Inky Fingers", ", among other books. The Henry Putnam University Professor of History and the Humanities at Princeton University, he writes regularly for the", "New York Review of Books", "." ]

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

[ "-This composition notebook has120 pages of college ruled paper-Dimensions: 8” x10”", "gift for dance lover and dance teacher" ]

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

[ "At the beginning of the twentieth century, Coney Island was the uncontested epicenter of America’s emerging mass culture. It was the quintessential American resort: the birthplace of the amusement park, the hot dog, and the roller coaster. Its history is one of breathtaking transformation and re-invention. Celebrated for its glittering amusement parks and its enormous crowds, it was in times past a mecca of grand hotels, race tracks, beer gardens, gambling dens, concert saloons, and dance halls. A new mass culture began to take shape there. Its harshest critics decried it as Bedlam by the Sea, but others deemed it as a necessary outlet for the masses where the democratic spirit was granted free rein. Despite its precipitous decline, Coney Island remains a metaphor for the American amusement industry and the hundreds of honky-tonk resorts and amusement parks it has spawned.", "Coney Island: The People’s Playground", "is the first new history of Coney Island in almost half a century, tracing its evolution and cultural impact as an amusement center from its earliest development as a seaside resort to the present day Mermaid Parade. Presented in a photo-documentary format featuring more than one hundred vintage photos, archival material, personal accounts, and contemporary sources, the book evokes the atmosphere of the resort as experienced by those who visited it during its heyday. Through the reminiscences of nineteenth and twentieth century writers, literary figures, and amusement historians, Michael Immerso traces Coney Island’s remarkable evolution and subsequent decline, while at the same time examining the remarkable individuals and complex social forces that contributed to its rise and fall.", "Coney Island", "is not merely a documentary of the amusement industry or the story of a fabled amusement park, but rather a narrative of the way Americans, and particularly immigrants and urban Americans, came to regard the pursuit of leisure as part of their national birthright." ]

[ "Review", "\"A Gray Line tour of Coney Island -- historical, informative...\" --", "Philadelphia Inquirer", "\"An excellent tribute to working America's first Disneyland.\" --", "Alphonse Vinh's Musings, National Public Radio", "\"The best comprehensive history of the resort from the late 1840s to the present.\" --", "New York Archives Magazine", "A comprehensive look back at this metaphor for America's infatuation with amusements and amusement parks. --", "Daily Record", "Definitive history of Coney Island takes you for a nostalgic ride. --", "Star Ledger, Newark, NJ, 11/30/02", "Immerso's writing is fluid and seamless, producing one of the best basic primers of Coney's chronology. --", "Brooklyn Go, 12/28/02", "Part history book, part pop culture examination, part sociology report, \"Coney Island\"...is as enjoyable as...well, an amusement park. --", "Worrall Newspapers", "Tells you everything factual you need to know about the place, and the stills alone are worth the cover price. --", "Palm Beach Post, 12/15/02", "The most detailed and insightful account yet of New York's Coney Island. --", "American Studies International (October 2003, Vol. 41) Richard Longstreth", "This generously-illustrated homage to and history of a major manifestation of pop culture is bound to grab your interest. --", "Boston Herald, Friday August 29, 2003 (Editor's Choice)", "About the Author", "Michael Immerso is a writer, cultural historian, publicist, and social activist who has worked in collaboration with many of New Jersey's leading cultural and educational institutions as a curator and designer of cultural programs. He is the author of Newark's Little Italy: The Vanished First Ward (Rutgers University Press) and a co-producer of a documentary film based on the book." ]

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

[ "Many never-before-published photographs and pictures accent an account of the creative years during which Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated her immortal Peter Rabbit books" ]

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[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs" ]

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[ "The power of the Warrior Mind is its ability to act from Mushin...a state of No Mind. As a mirror reflects objects without clinging to the images, the Warrior Mind is free to flow from one object to the next without impediment. From this state arises instinctive wisdom, the power that allows ordinary people to perform extraordinary feats.", "This is the power that lives within each of us: the power which the author, a legendary black belt and Zen master, hopes to awaken in his readers. It functions within us daily but is counteracted by the false mind and its endless projections. The task is to still the mind to the point where \"the action and the actor [are] a seamless thread.\"", "Daily life is the battlefield for the Warrior Mind. The author shows us how to \"flow into the affairs of the day. Meeting the rising and falling of circumstance, we learn how to . . trust our true selves once again.\"", "Soul Sword", "is an active meditation for those who wish to be in the world but not of it." ]

[ "Review", "\"Zen-warrior and literary lion Vernon Kitabu Turner shares his experience and insight with clarity and compassion. His words ring like temple bells, resonating with the eternal truths of transcendent teachings, conveying both substance and spirit.\" --Dan Millman, author of", "Way of the Peaceful Warrior" ]

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

[ "Teaching Grammar through Writing", "is the ideal springboard to teaching grammar to students in grades four through twelve. In a flexible, adaptable approach filled with ready to use activities, author Keith Polette shows teachers how to teach students to learn to recognize, and then consciously use in their writing, 16 essential grammatical elements.", "Rather than overwhelming students with too many structures, constructions, and rules, the book’s goal is simplification, showing teachers", "what the essential elements of grammar are that students need to learn to use to become better writers." ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "This is a book about", "beginning", "to teach grammar–through writing! In it, author Keith Polette stresses the important role of the 16 elements of written language–seven parts of speech, six phrases, and three clauses–and shows teachers how to teach students to identify and use these elements effectively in their writing. The book focuses on one grammatical element at a time to help teachers build on students’ prior knowledge and progresses from words to phrases to clauses, then to editing and process writing in a flexible approach that teachers can use as presented, or easily adapt to their own particular classroom needs.", "While the overall structure of the highly successful first edition has been maintained, this edition is streamlined to become even more accessible than the first edition through the author’s careful deletion of certain information and his addition of information that strengthens each chapter.", "·", "New writing activities", "using nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, gerunds, participial phrases, appositive phrases, adjective clauses, adverb clauses, how to begin sentences, a cause and effect poem, and a new sentence combining activity using absolute phrases have been included.", "·", "Additional information is included", "on absolute phrases, gerund phrases, infinitive phases, and participial phrases.", "About the Author", "Dr. Keith Polette is a Professor of English at the University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Polette received the UTEP College of Liberal Arts Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research, the UT System Chancellor’s Council Award for Excellence in Teaching, and was recognized by the Texas State Reading Association as an Outstanding Texas Author. Prior to moving to El Paso in 1995, Dr. Polette was a Mentor Teacher and an English/Language Arts teacher for both remedial and gifted students in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Polette has published over thirty articles in professional journals, eight books on teaching, and two books for children. His most recent publications are", "Read and Write It Out Loud: Guided Oral Literacy Strategies, Isabel and the Hungry Coyote, Paco", "and", "the Giant Chile Plant,", "and", "Moon Over The Mountain", "(Raven Tree Press). For the past twenty years, Dr. Polette has given keynote addresses and been a featured speaker at national, regional, and state literacy conferences, and at schools throughout the United States and Canada." ]

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

[ "Shavers around the world are familiar with shaver's dilemmas and complaints particularly how expensive razors are and their short life. However, most shavers' don't know this is by design and reinforced each time they use most shaving creams and gel technologies. These technologies are promoted by the industry and the reader is left to decide if it is a \"flaw\" or design obsolescence. This book empowers the shaver to take control of their whiskers’ firmness from the industry’s firm grip. Join the research team and their goal to extend the life of a razor only to uncover the subtle effects of shaving creams and gels on whiskers resulting in the razor's short life. Explore the innovative experiments used to uncover these findings that led the team to develop and patent the workaround that extends the life of the razor over 400%. The reader is generously shown these discoveries and invited to take advantage of these discoveries. Whether a beginner or seasoned shaver, this book improves readers' shaving understanding and experience ranging from simple improvements in shaving techniques to a completely new shaving routine. All the while, circumventing the inherent affects of shaving creams and gels. The gains are realized from the first shave using Shavéon. Learn how to extend the razors life four-fold and a great shave. If you are tired of expensive razors and their short life, you must read this book." ]

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

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

[ "Provides guidance on maintaining good health and discusses methods for treating cancer, diabetes, arthritis, ulcers, and other medical problems" ]

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

[ "A riveting Vietnam War story--and one of the most dramatic in aviation history--told by a", "New York Times", "bestselling author and a prominent aviation historian", "Every war has its \"\"bridge\"\"--Old North Bridge at Concord, Burnside's Bridge at Antietam, the railway bridge over Burma's River Kwai, the bridge over Germany's Rhine River at Remagen, and the bridges over Korea's Toko Ri. In Vietnam it was the bridge at Thanh Hoa, called Dragon's Jaw.For seven long years hundreds of young US airmen flew sortie after sortie against North Vietnam's formidable and strategically important bridge, dodging a heavy concentration of anti-aircraft fire and enemy MiG planes. Many American airmen were shot down, killed, or captured and taken to the infamous \"\"Hanoi Hilton\"\" POW camp. But after each air attack, when the smoke cleared and the debris settled, the bridge stubbornly remained standing. For the North Vietnamese it became a symbol of their invincibility; for US war planners an obsession; for US airmen a testament to American mettle and valor.Using after-action reports, official records, and interviews with surviving pilots, as well as untapped Vietnamese sources,", "Dragon's Jaw", "chronicles American efforts to destroy the bridge, strike by bloody strike, putting readers into the cockpits, under fire. The story of the Dragon's Jaw is a story rich in bravery, courage, audacity, and sometimes luck, sometimes tragedy. The \"\"bridge\"\" story of Vietnam is an epic tale of war against a determined foe." ]

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[ "Books", "History", "Asia" ]

[ "Are you looking for amazing DIY crafts you can start right now to explore your creative side? Do you want a step by step guide to creating awesome needle felting projects in no time? Do you want to monetize your needle felting skills and felted projects? If so, then keep reading!", "Needle Felting Book for Beginners", "shows you everything you need to know to begin your needle felting journey in creating amazing needle felted designs. This book though written for beginners, its content, however, is adapted to suit everyone (kids and adults alike) irrespective of their level of proficiency in needle felting. As a beginner, you will learn how to commence your needle felting journey and make amazing crafts. You will be taken by the hand and walked through a step-by-step clearly illustrated and pictorial guide of 15 needle-felting projects such as:", "Felted buttons", "Felted buttons", "Felted rainbow pillow", "Felted rainbow pillow", "Felted teacup", "Felted teacup", "Felted dog", "Felted dog", "Felted cat", "Felted cat", "Felted dala horse", "Felted dala horse", "Felted rabbit", "Felted rabbit", "Felted elephant and;", "Felted elephant and;", "Felted teddy bear among others", "Felted teddy bear among others", "As an experienced felter, you will learn how to take your craft to the next level, how to establish yourself as an authority in the art of needle felting while building a community around it, and how you can earn massively from your crafts.", "In summary, this book will;", "Provide you with in-depth knowledge of what needle felting entails", "Provide you with in-depth knowledge of what needle felting entails", "Expose you to the therapeutic benefits of needle felting, including its role in reducing the possibility of having Alzheimer's disease", "Expose you to the therapeutic benefits of needle felting, including its role in reducing the possibility of having Alzheimer's disease", "Educate you on the key needle felting terminologies you need to know", "Educate you on the key needle felting terminologies you need to know", "Help you uncover the important tools and materials you need to get started with your craft", "Help you uncover the important tools and materials you need to get started with your craft", "Enlighten you on how to monetize your craft, become an authority in it and build a community around it.", "Enlighten you on how to monetize your craft, become an authority in it and build a community around it.", "Show you some important tips and tricks to make the most of your needle felting journey worthwhile", "Show you some important tips and tricks to make the most of your needle felting journey worthwhile", "Help you address important questions and problems other felters usually encounter", "Help you address important questions and problems other felters usually encounter", "…And so much more!", "This book has helped demystify the art of needle felting in a simplistic manner that makes it even possible for a child to comprehend. So then, even if you are a \"total novice,\" you have nothing to be worried about because this book can turn you into a skilled needle felter in no time, with enough practice and patience.", "If you are ready to kickstart your needle felting journey and give life to that awesome idea, then scroll to the top page", "RIGHT NOW", "and click the", "Buy now", "button." ]

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

[ "The award-winning author’s “hard-edged, fast-moving thriller” about love, crime, family, and loyalty set around the borderlands of Texas and Mexico (", "Booklist", ", starred review).", "On a rainy winter night in Mexico City, a ten-member wedding party is kidnapped in front of the groom’s family mansion. The perpetrator is a small-time gangster named El Galán, who wants nothing more than to make his crew part of a major cartel. He hopes that this crime will be his big break. Setting the wedding party’s ransom at five million US dollars, he demands to be paid in cash within twenty-four hours.   The only captive not related to either the bride or the groom is the young Jessica Juliet Wolfe, a close friend of the bride. Jessie also hails from a family of notorious outlaws that has branches on both sides of the border, and when the Wolfes learn of Jessie’s abduction, El Galán suddenly finds himself in over his head.   “This fast-paced, well-plotted thriller” from the Los Angeles Times Book Prize", "–", "winning author of", "In the Rogue Blood", "“reads like a mix of Cormac McCarthy and Elmore Leonard” (", "Library Journal", ").   “[", "The House of Wolfe", "] keeps the reader engaged as the action rushes toward a surprising and fully satisfying conclusion” —", "Publishers Weekly", ", starred review   “A pungent and exhilarating read. ” —", "Financial Times" ]

[ "Review", "James Carlos Blake", "is the author of twelve novels and numerous short stories. He is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and a recipient of the", "Los Angeles Times", "Book Prize. He lives in Arizona.", "About the Author", "James Carlos Blake", "is the author of twelve novels. He is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and a recipient of the", "Los Angeles Times", "Book Prize for", "In the Rogue Blood", ". He was born in Mexico, raised in Texas, and now lives in Arizona.", "From the Artist", "James Carlos Blake", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "Bear tries his best to be patient in this newest addition to the bestselling Bear Books series.", "Patience might be a virtue but waiting is so hard! On a beautiful sunny afternoon, Bear can’t sit still because he’s got a surprise planned for his good friend Hare. He hustles and bustles and scuttles about. But when, in his excitement, he makes a mess of things, can he set it all right before Hare shows up? With millions of Bear books sold—it’s hard to wait for the newest!" ]

[ "About the Author", "Karma Wilson is the bestselling author of several picture books, including the Bear Books series;", "Where Is Home, Little Pip?", "; and", "A Dog Named Doug", ". Karma lives in Montana.Jane Chapman is the illustrator of over one hundred books for children, including", "Dilly Duckling", "by Claire Freedman and", "I Love My Mama", "by Peter Kavanagh, as well as Karma Wilson’s Bear Books series and", "Mortimer’s Christmas Manger", ". She lives with her family in Dorset, England. Visit Jane at JaneKChapman.com." ]

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

[ "In the past century, women have gained the right to own land, to vote, to have equal access to job listings, to purchase the birth control pill, to get a credit card in their own name, and to fight in combat. However, one thing has remained unchanged: our unequal workplace. But why are so many people blind to the issue?In You Can’t Fix What You Can’t See, tech guru Karen Cornwell offers a fascinating narrative that explains how we got here and why it's invisible to some. After spending many years in the world of technology, she made a stark discovery: men simply don't “see” the constant battle that women face each and every day. If they did, Cornwell asserts, they would be determined to help fix the inequality. You Can’t Fix What You Can’t See provides a framework to understand some of the key differences between the way men and women think to bring new meaning to your experiences (both past and present). It will give you the power to “see” differently, to interpret actions, behavior, and conversations through a new and more powerful lens. For business owners, it explains how to leverage diversity to drive innovation, boost engagement, and business performance. Find the tools and motivation you need to pursue change so that our next generation inherits a better, more inclusive workplace. Reviews (on the back cover):\"A fresh, insightful look at an increasingly important topic. The information conveyed in this highly readable book taught me a lot I didn’t know, including some things I knew perfectly well before I read the book -- except, it turns out, I was wrong.\" -- Steve Kerr, Sr. Advisor to Goldman Sachs, former Chief Learning Officer for Goldman and GE.\"Karen asks: Why, after all this time and effort, is it still so hard for women to lead business? The answer pulls a thread that unravels a giant knot of global business culture. Gender relations is just a part. Using her own story, and dogged research and thinking, Cornwell gets us to a better answer -- which makes this a very valuable book.\" -- Art Kleiner, editor-in-chief of PwC's management magazine strategy+business, and coauthor of The Wise Advocate\"Gender equity is essential for business success - and in You Can't Fix What You Can't See, Karen Cornwell provides a powerful toolkit to achieve it.\" - Joanne Lipman, Author of That’s What She Said, CNBC Contributor and former Editor in Chief of USA TodayYou Can’t Fix What You Can’t See illuminates the dynamics of gender inside companies to help us better understand what’s really going on. More importantly, it offers tools to cultivate greater gender harmony in business. -- Dr. Tasha Eurich, New York Times best-selling author of Insight" ]

[ "Review", "A fresh, insightful look at an increasingly important topic. The information conveyed in this highly readable book taught me a lot I didn't know, including some things I knew perfectly well before I read the book -- except, it turns out, I was wrong. - Steve Kerr, Sr. Advisor to Goldman Sachs, former Chief Learning Officer for Goldman Sachs and GEGender equity is essential for business success -- and in", "You Can't Fix What You Can't See,", "Karen Cornwell provides a powerful toolkit to achieve it. - Joanne Lipman, Author of", "That's What She Said", ", CNBC Contributor and former Editor in Chief of USA TodayKaren asks: Why, after all this time and effort, is it still so hard for women to lead business? The answer pulls a thread that unravels a giant knot of global business culture. Gender relations is just a part. Using her own story and dogged research and thinking, Cornwell gets us to a better answer -- which makes this a very valuable book. - Art Kleiner, editor-in-chief of PwC's management magazine strategy+business, and coauthor of The Wise Advocate", "You Can't Fix What You Can't See", "illuminates the dynamics of gender inside companies to help us better understand what's really going on. More importantly, it offers tools to cultivate greater gender harmony in business. - Dr. Tasha Eurich,", "New York Times", "best-selling author of", "Insight", "About the Author", "Karen Cornwell spent her career in Tech; she lived it, learned from it, and now wants to change the tide for future technology aficionados. Her lifelong quest is to improve innovation and drive top-line growth for technology companies. Karen believes to really do this we must learn to leverage our gender diversity. After years of honing her product management expertise (how to bring value to clients) she is now focusing on how people's interactions can be improved (bringing value to both employees and companies). Karen delivers a wealth of experience in her stories both in her book and from the stage. She demonstrates an uncanny ability to combine aspects of neuroscience, psychology, sociology, and linguistics that leave you thinking, \"that makes sense, now I get it.\" She has a BS and MS in Engineering and an MBA from Santa Clara University. Karen lives in Silicon Valley with her Chef and their three boys." ]

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[ "Host of Cooking Channel's", "Kelsey's Essentials", "and fan favorite on season four of", "The Next Food Network Star", ", Kelsey Nixon shares the essential recipes, techniques, and tools that new home cooks need in their back pocket.", "A young food star and new mom, Kelsey is an invaluable friend in the kitchen to everyone settling into their first kitchen of their own. Her recipes, which are broken down into simple steps, teach readers how to cook, highlighting key tools and basic techniques everyone should know. And yet her flavors are anything but basic; Kelsey gives everyone the confidence to start with the 2.0 version of a recipe instead of the boring standards. For example, she makes her house pilaf with quinoa instead of rice, and her addictive fruit salad is a savory first course instead of a lackluster dessert. With 100 recipes and 60 color photographs,", "Kitchen Confidence", "brings home all of the energy and spirit of the Cooking Channel show of the same name, making it an excellent handbook for newlyweds, recent college graduates, and those discovering their kitchens for the first time." ]

[ "About the Author", "KELSEY NIXON is the host of", "Kelsey's Essentials", "on Cooking Channel. She got her start in food media in college when she created 100 episodes of", "Kelsey's Kitchen", ", a cooking show that aired at Brigham Young University. Upon graduation, she trained at Le Cordon Bleu and the French Culinary Institute, and held internships at", "Martha Stewart Living", "and Food Network's", "Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee", ". In 2008, Kelsey was a finalist and voted fan favorite on", "The Next Food Network Star", ". She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their son. This is her first cookbook." ]

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[ "Griffin’s popular Badge of Honor police series returns, with a story of murder and lawlessness as compelling as today’s headlines.", "Just as with his remarkable military novels, millions of readers have been captured by the rich characters and vivid realism of W. E. B. Griffin’s police dramas. “Griffin has the knack,” writes", "The Philadelphia Inquirer", ". “He sets his novel before you in short, fierce, stop-for-nothing scenes. Before you know it, you’ve gobbled it up.” Homicide Sergeant Matthew Payne is used to murder, but lately there’s been an awful lot of it in Philadelphia. A gangland shooting in a popular tourist location has left six dead, most of them innocent bystanders, and days later the body of a headless Latina turns up in the Schuykill River. Everybody assumes they’re not related, but Payne can’t shake the hunch that there’s something more to it—and that hunch leads him far from the City of Brotherly Love to the Texas–Mexico border. There, he finds a world where the lines of law and order are murkier than he ever imagined possible, and the daily question is “", "O Plato o Plomo", "?” Silver or lead. Cash or death. Which will Matt Payne take? Or will he just go home, glad to be alive . . . ? Filled with authentic color and detail, this is a riveting novel of the men and women who put their lives on the line, from the cop on the beat to the commissioner himself. It’s a story of fears, dangers, courage, loyalty, and genuine heroism: storytelling at its best." ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "Dope smuggling, prostitution and murder preoccupy Sgt. Matt Payne of the Philadelphia PD in the uneven ninth Badge of Honor novel from bestseller Griffin and son Butterworth (after", "Final Justice", "). Payne, known as the Wyatt Earp of the Main Line because of his involvement in so many shootings, receives a call from an old pal, Chad Nesbitt, who tells him that a mutual friend, Skipper Olde, is somehow involved in a catastrophic fire. Matt doesn't care about Skipper, but Skipper's girlfriend, whom Matt had a crush on in high school, has been badly burned. Meanwhile, 21-year-old Juan Paulo Delgado, El Gato, is going about his usual business of pimping, beating and beheading undocumented Mexican women. Sophomoric, jokey dialogue and intrusive author lectures will lead many readers to tire of the whole business long before the evildoer receives his just and expected reward.", "Author tour. (Aug.)", "Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "About the Author", "W. E. B. Griffin", "is the author of six bestselling series: The Corps, Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor, Men at War, Honor Bound, and Presidential Agent.", "WILLIAM E. BUTTERWORTH IV", "has been an editor and a writer for more than twenty-five years, and has worked closely with his father for several years on the editing of the Griffin books. He is the coauthor of", "The Saboteurs, The Double Agents", ", and", "Death and Honor", ".", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "I [ONE] 7522 Battersby Street, Philadelphia Wednesday, September 9, 1:55 A.M.", "Tony Harris returned to his bed, silently cursing himself for not having hit the john before he’d crawled under the sheets two hours earlier. Harris—a thirtyeight- year-old homicide detective in the Philadelphia Police Department who was slight of build and starting to bald—then clicked off the lamp on his bedside table. As he put his head on his pillow and sighed, wondering when—or even if—he’d start to drift off back to sleep, a monstrous", "BOOM", "shook the house. It reverberated through the darkened room, knocking loose a picture frame from the wall, its glass breaking when it hit the floor.", "“Holy shit!” he said aloud, sitting bolt upright and clicking on the lamp. He looked toward the front window.", "What in hell was that?", "Did a damn gas leak just blow up the middle school?", "Austin Meehan Middle School was a half-block down the tree-lined residential street.", "Harris quickly got out of bed, crossed the room, and pulled back the curtain to look out the window. On either side of Battersby, the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood had a series of nearly identical, neatly kept comfortable two-story brick duplexes with large lawns. The homes—some of which now with their lights flicking on—had stone façades on the front and garages in the rear, on a common alleyway. Because Harris’s garage served more as a storage unit than a car park, he left his city-issued Ford Crown Victoria sitting at the curb in front of his house.", "It took Harris no time to locate the direction of the source: In the sky some blocks to the east, he saw a bright glow that he recognized as that from an intense fire.", "Maybe a gas station on Frankford went up?", "he wondered as he automatically started picking up his clothes from the chair where he’d tossed them at midnight. He quickly pulled on his wrinkled pants and short-sleeved knit shirt, then slipped on socks and shoes. He watched as the glow from the fire seemed to pulse even brighter, as if the fire were being fed more fuel. “Jesus!” he said aloud.", "Harris double-checked that he had his wallet and badge and pistol, then ran down the stairs as fast as he dared and out the door.", "He drove the Crown Vic up Battersby, turning right onto Ryan Avenue, then followed it the seven blocks to Frankford Avenue, where Harris could clearly see that the intense glow was to the south. He was about to make the turn when he heard the wail of sirens—and then the huge horns blaring—of two fire department emergency medical vehicles. The red-and-white ambulances flew up on the intersection, braked heavily as they lay steadily on their horns, then accelerated through it.", "Harris checked for any other vehicles headed for the intersection. He saw that it was clear and turned to follow the ambulances.", "As he went south on Frankford, the sky became a brighter orange-red mingled with black and gray smoke. And then, down on the left side of the street, he saw the first of the flames. They were coming from the back of the Philly Inn, an aging two-story motel that had been built long before Anthony J. Harris had been born at Saint Joseph’s Hospital.", "He pulled into a parking lot to the north of the motel, to where he had a better view of all the activity. He also enjoyed more than a little of an olfactory assault from the awful smell filling the air and now entering the car via the dash vents.", "That’s the smell of burning wood, for sure, and plastics. But I’d bet that’s also a bit of human flesh . . . you can damn near taste it.", "Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 36, from the station just up Frankford, already was on the scene. It had hoses snaking everywhere and the firefighters were laying down an impressive amount of water. Other firemen were going door to door, methodically clearing the motel’s rooms and herding what people they found inside to a parking lot to the south. Doors that no one answered were busted open with twenty-eight-pound metal battering rams and the hammer-headed pry bars called Halligans.", "The pair of ambulances that had flown past Harris at the intersection were parked close by, their paramedics pulling out equipment—first-aid kits, backboards—with a well-practiced efficiency. A minute or so later, Engine 38 came roaring in from its station a mile away on Old State Road—followed by an articulated ladder fire truck, which Harris thought a bit of overkill for a lowly two-story structure.", "But, hell. Can’t blame them.", "Everyone loves a little adrenaline rush, especially these guys getting to play with all their toys.", "And this damn fire seems to offer plenty of excitement.", "It’s got my pulse beating. No way I could go back to sleep now.", "Harris noted that the Philadelphia Police Department was well represented, too. Cruisers practically surrounded the place. There was even a flatbed wrecker from the Tow Squad, which was being waved toward the back of the motel. Harris looked to where the wrecker was being routed and saw a half-dozen firefighters working feverishly at an SUV. It was on the backside of the motel, at a room with its door blown outward, where the flames appeared to be the hottest.", "And where the blast took place.", "The firemen were in the middle of a row of vehicles parked outside the motel rooms, and were inserting a heavy fire-resistant blanket in through the framework that once held the SUV’s front windshield.", "The wrecker raced up to the back bumper of the SUV, and a heavy-linked stainless-steel chain was quickly slung from the SUV’s bumper to a tow hook bolted on the front frame of the wrecker.", "The driver ground the gearshift into reverse and carefully took up the slack in the chain. At a firefighter’s rapid hand signals and shouts of “Go!", "Fuckin’", "go, go, go!” the diesel engine then roared and the wrecker started tugging the SUV away from the fire.", "The wrecker didn’t slow until it had slid the SUV practically in front of Harris’s Crown Vic, leaving a trail of black tire marks across the parking lot.", "That’s one of those really fancy Mercedes-Benz SUVs.", "What the hell is it doing here?", "And how the hell is it connected to that explosion?", "There’s absolutely no question it has to be. . . .", "One of the emergency medical vehicles then pulled alongside the passenger side of the SUV. Floodlights mounted on the side of the unit were switched on, brightly illuminating the SUV. Two firefighters almost instantly appeared, carrying a heavy metal device with hydraulically powered pincers that Harris recognized as the Jaws of Life. The rescue tool proceeded to cut the right side of the Mercedes to pieces as other rescuers worked feverishly from inside the left-side doors to stabilize whoever was unlucky enough to be in the vehicle. There suddenly was more shouting at the motel, and when Harris turned his attention to it he saw the impossible—a man on fire came staggering out of the motel room that had the blown-outward door.", "One fireman rushed to the man. As he tackled him to smother the fire, a fire hose was trained on the both of them, instantly flooding the flames. Then the fireman stood and seemingly effortlessly slung the man over his shoulder. He ran with him—slipping twice—to the second ambulance, where the paramedics waited, ready to go to work.", "Forty-five minutes later, twenty minutes after the motel fire had been brought under control if not put out, Harris watched the emergency medical personnel remove from the SUV someone they’d strapped to a rescue backboard. The victim looked to Harris to be a young woman. She had IV hoses dangling from her arm and wore an oxygen mask. Five minutes later, the doors of the ambulance slammed shut, and its siren wailed as the unit began to roll. As if on cue, the other ambulance did the same only a minute later.", "Harris scanned the motel and saw that the firemen were putting what Harris thought of as their toys back in their trucks. And he saw that the yellow and black police line—do not cross tape was being strung up, signifying the scene was being turned over to the police.", "Well, now that all the excitement’s over,", "Harris thought, reaching for the door handle,", "professional curiosity overwhelms me.", "[TWO] The Philly Inn 7004 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia Wednesday, September 9, 1:15 A.M.", "Forty minutes earlier, Becca Benjamin, despite having to wait in her silver Mercedes-Benz G550 at the back of a lousy Northeast Philly motel, had just reminded herself that she could not believe how much her luck had changed. Becca—a trendy twenty-five-year-old brunette with olive skin who was five-foot-seven and just under 140 pounds, having recently started winning her battles to keep the bathroom scale from tipping 150—not only had reconnected with her prep school boyfriend two months earlier but they had found that they still enjoyed what first had brought them together: partying, mostly booze-fueled but with the occasional recreational drug.", "They had first dated nine years ago when in the Upper School at Episcopal Academy. She had been a voluptuous sixteen-year-old in IV Form (tenth grade) and J. Warren Olde, known as “Skipper,” then eighteen and in VI Form (senior year), had begun flirting with her in the back row of an International Politics class. He was taking it for the second time, having yet to meet even the lowest threshold of the academic standards f...", "Read more" ]

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[ "Presenting a fresh perspective on a common challenge, author Scott Levy delivers a new answer to every business owner's social media question -- how can I make social media work for me? Levy's solution takes a cue from another explosive media phenomenon: reality TV. Levy invites readers to create the same magnetism that pulls reality TV viewers in by using the same tools: transparency, authenticity, and a human element. Readers learn how to use social platforms to tactfully share, or bare, their brand, inciting consumer action. Readers also learn how to strip their social media strategy down to what works for their brand, exhibit transparency that engages followers on all popular social channels, and create brand consistency across all social platforms. Other topics cover engineering positive brand impacts and avoid devastating damage, using crowdsourcing and retweets, and lifting a brand from relative obscurity to significant popularity. Real-life examples relate well-known business brands such as Sharpie and Jet Blue, and personal brands such as NFL Runningback DeAngelo Williams. Social media marketers learn exactly what it takes to seduce the masses and turn them from passive followers to brand champions and loyal brand buyers. Tweet Naked not only covers advanced Twitter strategy but social media strategy that applies to all social media platforms as well." ]

[ "Review", "Scott Levy asks you to consider and use social media for what it is—a broadcast medium like TV or radio. Instead of channels, there are user profiles. Tweets and posts are the programs, and Levy provides a look into getting loyal viewers to stay tuned. Content matters but Context matters more. Scott hustles and is a true entrepreneur, and if you know me I love hustle!—Gary Vaynerchuk, Author, Jab Jab Jab Right HookYou want to go far, you need the fuel. You want to rock social media, you need Scott's book. He takes all the crap we hear on a regular basis and turns it into actual facts you can put towards increasing your business and revenue TODAY. Want to make sense of it all? Buy this book. —Peter Shankman Founder, HARO (helpareporter.com) Co-Founder, Shankman|Honig (shankmanhonig.com)There are very few good starting points for knowledge when it comes to figuring out how to work your way through the world of social media. As I read Levy's tips, I found myself nodding in agreement several times - as though I could've written them myself based on my own experiences. I'd have no need to write them now, though - I'd simply share this book!—Chris Pirillo, Social Content Curator LockerGnome.com @ChrisPirilloI'm impressed with the work of Scott Levy of Fuel Online. Scott not only truly understands social media engagement, but he's one of Kred's top influencers. To really understand influencers, it is important to be one as well.—Andrew Grill, CEO, KRED a leading social influencer platformAs an actress in Hollywood I thought I had a pretty good grasp of the importance of Social Media and its uses. Then I met Scott Levy from Fuel Online and he opened up a whole new Twitterverse to me! He has taught me so much about Twitter and Facebook and the power they have in my career. Thanks Scott. Wait, I should Tweet this…—Rebecca Mader, Actress, Lost, Devil Wears Prada, Iron Man 3Scott and Fuel Online are a top notch firm. They know their business inside and out and are continually focused on delivering results. I'd highly recommend them—Mike Hostetler, Founder and CEO, appendToFuel has been an awesome addition to our social media team and has provided us with great insight and fresh ideas in the field. Scott and his team at Fuel are easy to work with and get things done the right way.—Ronnie Winter - CEO/Manager/Lead Singer The Red Jumpsuit ApparatusScott Levy and Fuel Online consulted in my social media strategy. His advice I found helpful and we brainstormed together on Twitter and helped with my Facebook presence as well. He's been in the business a long time and knows his stuff.—Todd Hoffman, Creator, Gold Rush on the Discovery Channel", "From the Back Cover", "Presenting a fresh perspective on a common challenge, author Scott Levy delivers a new answer to every business owner's social media question -- how can I make social media work for me? Levy's solution takes a cue from another explosive media phenomenon: reality TV. Levy invites readers to create the same magnetism that pulls reality TV viewers in by using the same tools: transparency, authenticity, and a human element. Readers learn how to use social platforms to tactfully share, or bare, their brand, inciting consumer action. Readers also learn how to strip their social media strategy down to what works for their brand, exhibit transparency that engages followers on all popular social channels, and create brand consistency across all social platforms. Other topics cover engineering positive brand impacts and avoid devastating damage, using crowdsourcing and retweets, and lifting a brand from relative obscurity to significant popularity. Real-life examples relate well-known business brands such as Sharpie and Jet Blue, and personal brands such as NFL Runningback DeAngelo Williams. Social media marketers learn exactly what it takes to seduce the masses and turn them from passive followers to brand champions and loyal brand buyers. Tweet Naked not only covers advanced Twitter strategy but social media strategy that applies to all social media platforms as well.", "About the Author", "CEO and President of Fuel Online,", "Scott Levy", "has been specializing in Internet marketing for over 15 years and is considered by many to be the absolute authority in the industry. Having pioneered many of the techniques and discovery over the years, he is a respected speaker and consultant. His writing can be read in", "Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNN,", "and other top notch publications. Levy was nominated for a 2014 Shorty Award for \"social media's best business influencer\" as well as recognized as a 2014 Hubbies finalist for \"Influencer of the Year\". He lives in Nashville, TN. Follow Scott on Twitter @FuelOnline", "Read more" ]

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[ "About the Author", "For decades, audiences worldwide have enjoyed", "Charlie Jones", "via audiocassettes, motivational films, books, and seminars. After a successful insurance career, he formed Life Management Services, Inc., and Executive Books, which distributes thousands of his favorite books. He has authored many books, including", "Life Is Tremendous -- 7 Laws of Leadership", ", with more than one million copies in print. A member of the prestigious Speakers Roundtable, Jones has been named one of the top fifty speakers of the twentieth century by the National Speakers Association." ]

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[ "The must-have, heartwarming and hilarious classic about a baby bird in search of his mother!", "A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird's egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she's gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his mother, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge. The little hatchling is determined to find his mother, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child make P. D. Eastman's", "Are You My Mother?", "a treasured classic.  Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning." ]

[ "Amazon.com Review", "This is the classic from which many of our staff first learned to read, starting us on a path of unremitting bibliophilia.", "Are You My Mother?", "follows a confused baby bird who's been denied the experience of imprinting as he asks cows, planes, and steam shovels the Big Question. In the end he is happily reunited with his maternal parent in a glorious moment of recognition.", "About the Author", "P. D. Eastman was one of the stars of the Beginner Books line with beloved classics like", "Are You My Mother?; Go, Dog. Go!; The Best Nest", "; and more!" ]

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[ "About the Author", "A consultant for Canon, HP, and Pantone, JON CANFIELD helped develop digital imaging software for Microsoft. He is the author of", "Photo Finish, Print Like a Pro,", "and", "The Digital SLR Guide.", "He writes the \"Output Options\" column for", "Shutterbug", "magazine, is a frequent contributor to", "PC Photo, Outdoor Photographer,", "and", "Digital Photo Pro", ", and teaches classes on Photoshop, Elements, and Camera Raw at the Perfect Picture School of Photography (www.ppsop.com)." ]

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[ "Winner of the American Library Association's 2014 Boyd Award for Literary Excellence in Military Fiction.", "Between May 5 and June 3, 1864, the Union and Confederate armies suffered 88,000 casualties. Twenty-nine thousand were killed, wounded or captured in the first two days of combat. The savagery shocked a young, divided nation. Against this backdrop of the birth of modern warfare and the painful rebirth of the United States,", "New York Times", "bestselling novelist Ralph Peters has created a breathtaking narrative that surpasses the drama and intensity of his recent critically acclaimed novel,", "Cain at Gettysburg", ".In", "Hell or Richmond", ", thirty days of ceaseless carnage are seen through the eyes of a compelling cast, from the Union's Harvard-valedictorian \"boy general,\" Francis Channing Barlow, to the brawling \"dirty boots\" Rebel colonel, William C. Oates. From Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee to a simple laborer destined to win the Medal of Honor, Peters brings to life an enthralling array of leaders and simple soldiers from both North and South, fleshing out history with stunning, knowledgeable realism.From the horrific collision of armies in the Wilderness, where neither side wanted to fight, to the shocking slaughter of the grand charge at Cold Harbor, this epic novel delivers a compelling, authentic, and suspenseful portrait of Civil War combat.Commemorating the approaching 150th anniversary of this grim encounter between valiant Americans, Ralph Peters brings to bear the lessons of his own military career, his lifelong study of this war and the men who fought it, and his skills as a bestselling, prize-winning novelist to portray horrific battles and sublime heroism as no other author has done. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied." ]

[ "From", "Booklist", "*Starred Review* The author of Cain at Gettysburg (2012) now offers what is intended to be the first of a trilogy taking the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia through their last and worst year of fighting. The setting, superbly researched and brought to life, supports three masterful battle pieces: the Wilderness, the Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania, and the doomed Union assault at Cold Harbor. The real strength of the book is the way the characters, all of them historical, are given life, even if some of them have to be reconstructed. We have a dysentery-ridden Robert E. Lee and an authentically laid-back Ulysses S. Grant. We meet Francis Barlow, a New England aristocrat; Stephen Oates, an Alabama brawler; and John B. Gordon, a Georgian with a natural gift for both combat leadership and inspiring speeches. We meet the Fiftieth Pennsylvania, a motley array of veteran canal men seen through the eyes of Sergeant (and later reluctant Lieutenant) Charles Brown. This is not a book for the squeamish—the effects of canister against massed troops and the uncensored language of Stephen Oates and Generals Charles Griffin and Philip Sheridan come to mind. But none of this should daunt readers who want to pick up one of the great Civil War novels of our time—and are prepared to risk not being able to put it down until they are done. --Roland Green", "--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.", "About the Author", "RALPH PETERS,", "New York Times", "bestselling author of", "Cain at Gettysburg", ", is a retired U.S. Army officer, a controversial strategist and veteran of the intelligence world, a journalist who appears frequently in the broadcast media, and a lifelong traveler with experience in over seventy countries on six continents.", "In addition to works under his own name, he is also the author, under the pen name Owen Parry, of a series of award-winning Civil War mysteries.", "Peters has studied the Civil War since childhood. Combining painstaking research, years of walking those fields of battle, with insight gleaned from his own military career, Ralph Peters tells this great American tale in a masterful style.", "--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.", "Review", "“Firmly grounded in the historical record, Hell or Richmond recounts the horrific bloodbaths of The Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor with the skill of an accomplished novelist...gripping you-are-there urgency...enthralling historical fiction of the highest order.” ―", "Gordon C. Rhea, author of The Battle of the Wilderness and Cold Harbor", "“A profound reflection on the relationship of men and violence. Ralph Peters continues to be the most reliable, insightful and readable historian of our times...and he never loses sight of the human beings, great and small, caught up in war's vortex. An outstanding read.” ―", "Gen. Sid Shachnow, U.S. Army Special Forces (Ret.)", "“One of the great Civil War novels of our time...superbly researched and brought to life...[be] prepared to risk not being able to put it down.” ―", "Booklist, starred review", "“[A] landmark of historical fiction...the finest Civil War novelist writing today.” ―", "The New York Journal of Books", "“", "Hell or Richmond", "is an America epic, a prose Iliad of the Civil War. It is stunningly well researched and beautifully, poetically written.” ―", "Guy MacLean Rogers, author of Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness", "“Harrowing...swift-moving...[Peters] writes with a fine balance of historical accuracy and drama” ―", "Kirkus Reviews", "--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.", "Review", "''A towering work of historical fiction, majestic in its ferocity, strangely beautiful in its expression, cold-eyed honest in the truths it tells about men at war.'' --William Martin,", "New York Times", "bestselling author of", "The Lincoln Letter", "''Authenticity has always been Ralph Peters' trademark. In this superb novel, he blends phenomenal research and historical imagination to achieve it in capital letters.'' --Thomas Fleming,", "New York Times", "bestselling author of", "The Secret Trial of Robert E. Lee", "''Firmly grounded in the historical record,", "Hell or Richmond", "recounts the horrific bloodbaths of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor with the skill of an accomplished novelist . . . Gripping you-are-there urgency . . . enthralling historical fiction of the highest order.'' --Gordon C. Rhea, author of", "The Battle of the Wilderness and Cold Harbor", "''A profound reflection on the relationship of men and violence. Ralph Peters continues to be the most reliable, insightful, and readable historian of our times . . . and he never loses sight of the human beings, great and small, caught up in war's vortex. An outstanding read.'' --General Sid Shachnow, US Army Special Forces (Ret.) ''Swift-moving . . . harrowing . . . [Peters] writes with a fine balance of historical accuracy and drama, turning in telling portraits not just of the generals but also of the privates from German farms and backwoods Appalachian huts who met and died on those Virginia battlefields . . . A solid work of historical fiction.'' --", "Kirkus Reviews", "''Superbly researched and brought to life . . . The real strength of the book is the way the characters, all of them historical, are given life, even if some of them have to be reconstructed . . . One of the great Civil War novels of our time.'' --", "Booklist", "(starred review) ''[A] landmark of historical fiction...the finest Civil War novelist writing today.'' --", "New York Journal of Books", "''Peters crafts a lurid spectacle of close, personal warfare; soldiers are drenched in scorching heat and humidity, soiled by rain and mud, choked by drifting smoke, exhausted from marching, and ill with dehydration and dysentery…Raw, violent, and frighteningly realistic . . . An insightful, epic novel.'' --", "Publishers Weekly", "--This text refers to the", "audioCD", "edition.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "ONE", "April 29, 1864Warrenton, Virginia", "“Lord in Heaven, Old Abe’s a desperate man,” Bill Wildermuth said. “Lifting Brownie up to be a sergeant.", "This", "army ain’t scraping the bottom of the barrel, no, sir. We’re reaching down", "under", "that barrel.” He leaned over and gave Brown, his old workmate, a blow where a corporal’s stripes still graced a sleeve. “Ain’t that right, boys?”Scattered on stumps and scavenged chairs set out in the wonderful sun, the old comrades drew their pipes from their mouths to offer up mock dismay at the coming promotion. Recruits new to the company smiled cautiously.Apple blossoms feathered down around them. Promotion or not, Corporal Charles Brown told himself, the world went on, and the war went on, and one man no longer counted for very much. Yet, he was pleased by the prospect of adding a stripe.“Promoting Brownie ain’t half so bad as making Doudle a corporal,” Charlie Oswald, a corporal himself, declared. “I predict complete defeat for the Union in no time at all. Short rations a-coming, boys, Andersonville’s a-calling.…”“That’s nothing to laugh about,” Doudle said. “Andersonville, I mean.”“But you do agree it’s a grave … a grave and desperate measure … making you a corporal and Brownie there a sergeant,” Wildermuth insisted. He cackled and tapped the ashes from his pipe. “I fear for the glorious Union, boys,” he told the new recruits. “You’ll be crying for your mothers, if they ain’t crying for you. Between Brownie, Doudle, and U. S. Grant, it’s a-going to be something.”A quiet man, solid as oak, Private Henry Hill startled them all. Not only by speaking, but by the force in his tone: “Nobody’s ‘making’ Corporal Brown a sergeant. He made himself a sergeant. And you know it.”Hill meant well. He always did. But solemnity wasn’t in season. A mood as fine as the afternoon—all green and gold and blue and free of rain—had captivated the men. The teasing continued amid the drifting blossoms.Wildermuth stretched like a sun-warmed cat and turned back to the new faces. All of the gathered soldiers, green or veteran, had been canal boatmen back home. Except for Sammy Martz, the Pottsville blacksmith, who could not be deterred from joining their fellowship.“Boys,” Wildermuth resumed, “it’s hard enough for a man to tell you four Eckerts apart. I mean, I don’t know if you’re brothers, cousins, uncles, or everything at once. Fellow gets to wondering what all goes on back home on Eckert Hill. Tell you this, though: Private Hill there might be the first sergeant’s confessed and proven cousin, but him and Brownie got some relation they ain’t admitting. Can’t hardly separate ’em, can’t hardly tell ’em apart. Same great big inky-head targets for the Johnnies, same jut-out jaws just a-begging for a fist.” He stretched again, smiling as if he knew all and would soon tell all. “Only difference I see is that Henry there got black eyes fit for a gypsy gal. Which sets a man wondering in a new direction entirely.”Thrilled by spring, two birds swooped overhead. Delighted to have an audience still unwise, Wildermuth went on: “I figure it’s all up with us now. Over and done. You new fellows joined up at a terrible time, just terrible. Before you know it, ‘Sergeant’ Brown’s going to be running the company, if not the regiment. Then you look out! Yes, sir! General Burnside himself won’t be able to save a man among you.”Surfeited, Brown spoke for himself at last: “Bill, if words were bullets, we could point you south and there wouldn’t be one Reb left alive come Sunday. And First Sergeant Hill might have something to say about who runs the company.”“Not for long,” Wildermuth said. “I hear they’re going to make him a lieutenant any time now. And lieutenants never do nothing.”“He’d make a good officer,” Doudle said. “What say, Henry? Pair of shoulder straps for Cousin Willie?”Hill shrugged. His first loyalty, as all the veterans knew, was to the soon-to-be sergeant. Henry Hill and Charles Brown had not been close back home on the Schuylkill Canal, but war had bound them together in the odd way it had with men.Sensing, as old soldiers do, that the call to form up was coming, Brown rose and said, “You Eckerts. You there, Martz. Line up, let me have a look at you. I’m not going to have you embarrassing this company.”The new men fumbled about, but got themselves into what passed for order. Brown was struck, yet again, by how young they appeared. There would be, at most, two or three years’ difference between the survivors of old Company C and the new recruits they’d collected during their reenlistment furlough in February. Yet, the men who had left their barges and mule barns in ’61, who had fought from Port Royal to Knoxville, looked a decade older to Brown’s eyes.He thought of his elder brother, dead of a simple sickness and buried at Vicksburg, above a river whose breadth stunned men bred on the humble Schuylkill. The regiment had moved from north to south to the west and back again, staking claims to strange earth with its dead. Now its flag drooped on a Virginia field. They had gone in a circle, blindfolded mules in a mill.Flicking away a blossom that called to mind women and private things, Brown tightened the belt on one of the Eckert boys, asking, “You’re William, right?”“No, Corporal. I’m Johnny. That’s William.” Dutchie as could be, the new man pronounced the names as “Chonny” and “Villy-yam.” The Eckerts were their own breed. In more than one way, folks said.Brown grunted. Of the four Eckerts in the company now, the only one he could be sure of naming right was Isaac, who had been with them from the beginning. Standing off to the side, Isaac Eckert did not take a protective or helpful attitude toward his relatives, but let Brown straighten them out.“I have a thing I must ask you, please, Corporal Brown,” the next Eckert in line said. His accent was thick as lard on farmhouse bread.“What’s that?”“Them Rebel girls, the ones in town there?”", "Dem Reppel kirlz, ta wuns in tawn dare?", "If Brown sometimes had trouble understanding the speech of Reb prisoners, he was sure the Johnnies wouldn’t know what to make of the Eckert boys or the other Dutchmen in the 50th Pennsylvania.“What about ’em?”“They are all so", "verdammt", "mean? I try to make polite … but when I lifts my cap,", "die kleine Hexe", "looks like I am the snake and she wants for the hatchet.”“The ladies of Warrenton have seen their fill of Yankees,” Brown told the boy. He thought about the matter for a moment. “You just do like I told you and stay away from those darkey gals who come around of evenings. Or you’ll go home with something you won’t be proud of.”Henry Hill spoke again. Twice in an afternoon was something of a milestone.“First sergeant just stepped out of the captain’s tent.”He spoke to Brown as if no one else were present.“All right, then,” Brown said to the new men, straining to remember his canal Dutch. “Try to look like soldiers out there.", "Stramm und still, versteh’? Mach doch keine Schweinerei.", "And keep a crimp in your knees, the way I told you. Any man passes out in front of Captain Burket, he’ll have guard duty for a month. Let’s go now.", "Los geht’s.", "”Company C of the 50th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment had not gone in for an excess of pomp of late, but the captain wanted to put martial spirit into the new recruits, to make them feel part of something big and important. So the day’s two promotions, which otherwise would have been handled in five minutes by the first sergeant, would occur in front of a company formation.Good day for it, anyway, Brown thought. It looked as though they might have a dry stretch. Virginia had put on her best green dress, decorated with pink and purple blossoms, thick with scents that put hopes in a man. This field of tents just north of Warrenton—a hard Rebel town, if ever a hard one there was—had almost a fairground atmosphere, crowded with men as thoughtless as bees in the warmth. Yet, every man who had a campaign behind him sensed that they would march to battle soon, knowing it the way veteran soldiers just knew, sensing that this fellow Grant was out to get an early start on the season, that General Burnside and their Ninth Corps were about to be swept along behind the Army of the Potomac. The veterans knew the awfulness of it, too, the pain and death that waited, yet good sense could not overcome their excitement at the prospect of marching forward, of heading southward one more time, of", "doing", "something. If war made men of boys, it could also make boys of men.Charles Brown had long ago stopped trying to make sense of war. He had listened for years as his fellow soldiers, his fellow canal men, complained endlessly about army life, the folly of generals, the bad food and poor equipment, the marches to nowhere. They claimed, endlessly, that they’d give anything to go home, and to Hell with the war. Nonetheless, the survivors of Company C had reenlisted almost to a man. War was a woman you hated but couldn’t let go.All of the high-flown purposes were gone now. There was only the rough ache to win that they all shared, and the being together like this, the queer feeling when faced with death that even those who survi...", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Read more" ]

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[ "This is a story written by Dominick A.Nisi. It started simply as one Christmas story. Then prompted for a sequel. Then onto additional thoughts all to be documented as narratives and now as my book. Made up of a variety of subjects as as thoughts casually occurring in my mind. An effort was made to organize the subjects into their similar categories to complete as a book to make for interesting reading. This book is your book to share. My gift to you." ]

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[ "If you've never experienced this unique, cute sci-fi romance about what it means to be human, now's your chance! One of the biggest hits from CLAMP, creators of xxxHOLiC and Magic Knight Rayearth, returns in a definitive, hardcover premium collector's edition, featuring a large size, premium paper, color pages, and more.", "After moving from the countryside into the big city, poor college student Hideki Motosuwa finds himself down on his luck. All he wants is a good job, a girlfriend, and his very own \"persocom\" - the latest and greatest in humanoid computer technology. Hideki's luck changes one night when he finds Chi - an adorable, but seemingly broken, persocom thrown out in a pile of trash. After taking her home, Hideki discovers that Chi is more responsibility than he expected - and that there's much more to his cute new persocom than meets the eye." ]

[ "About the Author", "CLAMP is a prolific collective of four female artists who have become some of the most popular manga creators in the United States. From", "X", "to", "Chobits", "to", "Cardcaptor Sakura", ", CLAMP has been creating unique and immersive worlds for decades." ]

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[ "While holidaying at a villa on the french riviera, dick and nicole diver, a wealthy american couple, meet the young film star rosemary hoyt her arrival causes a stir in their social circle and exposes the cracks in their fragile marriage as their relationship unravels, the glimpses of their troubled past emerge, and a series of disturbing events unfolds" ]

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[ "Middletown was initially just a stop for traders about halfway along a cart road between the Appoquinimink Creek in Delaware and the Bohemia River in Maryland. A farming community rose among its rich soil in the 1600s, and settlers began to call the area home. The town was incorporated in 1861, and its limits stretched one-half mile in each direction from the crossroads at Main and Broad Streets. Middletown developed its own industry of trade and agriculture and became locally famous for crops such as peaches. The number of Middletown residents increased slowly until the town's vast stretches of farmland and proximity to four major cities began to attract residential and commercial developers in the 1980s. The population skyrocketed from 2,946 in 1981 to 18,995 in 2011, and the boundaries were extended multiple times. The community's charm and agricultural roots still remain, and thousands flock to the town annually to celebrate its heritage at the Middletown Historical Society's Olde-Tyme Peach Festival." ]

[ "About the Author", "Shauna McVey worked for the Middletown Transcript newspaper from 2006 through 2010, first as a reporter and then as managing editor. She grew up just north of the town limits and witnessed Middletown's transformation from a small farming town to one of the most desirable places to live in Delaware." ]

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[ "“Compelling characters involved in lessons spotlighting life skills” —School Library Journal", "The Nocturnals", "8-book Early Reader Collection encourages kids at all reading levels who like adventurous stories featuring unusual animals.", "In this adventure-filled", "Level 3 Early Reader", ", Dawn the serious fox, Tobin the sweet pangolin, and Bismark the wacky sugar glider find their friend Walter the wombat crying under a willow tree. After sharing their feelings, The Nocturnals help Walter realize a good weep can feel great, just like a good laugh!", "GREAT FOR BEGINNING READERS AGES 6–8", "Teaches Life Skills", ": Empathy and Expressing Feelings and Emotions. Perfect for kids who like unusual animals and science!", "Bonus Book Content: Nocturnals Fun Facts and Animal Glossary", "Download complimentary printable activities on the book's website: Sight Word Games, Bingo, Common Core Language Arts Educator Guide, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Activities, and More!", "Read All 8 of the Nocturnals Grow & Read Adventures", ", including Level 3 Early Readers", "The Chestnut Challenge", "and", "The Kooky Kinkajou", ". These Beginning Readers introduce Life Skills such as Good Sportsmanship, Forgiveness, Imagination, and Accepting New Ideas.", "NEW!", "Get", "The Nocturnals", "companion Grow & Read Animal Activity Book to extend the story with animal facts, coloring, drawing games, mazes, puzzles, and more! (Sold separately)" ]

[ "Review", "“The book is aimed at readers just transitioning into more difficult books, while also teaching important social-emotional skills. Yee’s comic illustrations show exactly how characters are feeling and what is being described, and are perfectly in step with the text, enabling an understanding of the featured players.” ―", "School Library Journal", "“Hecht successfully set the stage for more adventurous outings down the road...” ―", "Publishers Weekly", "“Very highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections.” ―", "Midwest Book Review", "“The series addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way, and the books are meant to be read aloud.” ―", "New York Post", "About the Author", "Tracey Hecht is a writer and entrepreneur. The American Booksellers Association chose the first book in her critically acclaimed middle grade series,", "The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions", ", as a Kids’ Indie Next List pick. In addition, her Grow & Read early reader book,", "The Chestnut Challenge", ", was given a Mom’s Choice Gold Award. In partnership with the New York Public Library, Tracey created a Read Aloud Writing Program that she has since conducted―both in person and virtually―in over 150 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. Other books in the Nocturnals Grow & Read early reader collection include", "The Tasty Treat, The Moonlight Meeting, The Peculiar Possum, The Slithery Shakedown, The Kooky Kinkajou, The Best Burp", "and", "The Weeping Wombat", ". Tracey currently splits her time between New York City and Oquossoc, Maine, with her husband and four children.", "Josie Yee is an award winning illustrator specializing in children's books. She lives in New York City with her daughter, Ana, and their cat, Dude." ]

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

[ "shrink-wrapped/ 3 cd set to accompany \"Understanding Music\" 5th edition by Yudkin." ]

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[ "This is an off-kilter tale straight from the ‘90s.Joel moves to San Francisco to escape the pain of his failed engagement. Justine feels pressured to reconcile her day to day lifestyle with planning for the future. Sparks fly as they land in a romantic, yet volatile relationship that could end up destroying their lives.Michael wants to break away from a habitually antisocial career and lifestyle. Charged with a dream of becoming a professional photographer, he crosses paths with two mysterious young customers. Michael's intrigue catapults him into a shadowy role where the line between guardian angel and stalker becomes blurred.Nicolai is a renowned artist desperate for new inspiration. He imprisons himself in a filth-ridden hotel hoping to reignite his creativity. This decision lands him in a grimy world where his lack of street smarts could ruin everything he has achieved.Not One Iota is a dark comedy set against a San Franciscan backdrop at the end of the 20th century. The story chronicles a year in the lives of five idiosyncratic individuals who are trying to find their place in a city that's identity has fractured across socioeconomic fault lines." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Humor & Satire" ]

[ "Describing NDE issues associated with real-world applications, this comprehensive book details conventional and forthcoming NDE technologies. It instructs on current practices, common techniques and equipment applications, and the potentials and limitations of current NDE methods. Each chapter details a different method, providing an overview, an explanation of the fundamental physical laws governing the method, the inspection techniques and typical equipment used in it's application, final system integration of transducers, supporting instrumentation, commonly practiced procedures necessary for viable NDE inspection, examples of how the method can be applied, and end-of-chapter problems." ]

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

[ "Offers proof that advanced cultures existed in Europe before the immigration of Eastern peoples, and focuses on myths and rituals that point to their existence" ]

[ "From Library Journal", "In recent years, there has been considerable reexamination of prehistoric artifacts in terms of a feminist or woman-centered perspective arguing that pre-patriarchal societies were peaceful, matrifocal societies. This book continues the debate. Ashe examines a variety of themes: the belief in a golden age where harmony and peace flouirished; the belief that there was an Ancient Wisdom that has been lost, discarded, or degraded; the power of shamanism, treated in a particularly interesting chapter; and the cross-cultural regard for numbers. This well-researched book draws on the writings of mainstream archaelogy as well as those of modern goddess worshippers. Appropriate for large libraries where there is interest in prehistory, archaelogy, and goddess worship.", "-Gail Wood, Montgomery Coll. Lib., Germantown, Md.", "Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "From Kirkus Reviews", "A lively, scholarly detective story in which Ashe (The Discovery of King Arthur, 1985, etc.) turns his inquisitive eye on the possible truth of a prehistoric Golden Age. The conviction that a paradise existed in ages past is such a tenacious one in many religious traditions (as well as in legend and folklore) that Ashe suggests there may indeed be a ``missing link'' from our current accounts of the origins of civilization and culture. Tentatively refuting the traditional assumption that the cultures of the Middle East and Mycenae filtered northward into ``barbaric'' Europe and North Asia, Ashe instead suggests that at least one major seedbed may have existed in the northern Altai mountain range near the intersection of Mongolia, the USSR, and China. What began as a collection of Stone Age hunters and gatherers may have developed (according to scant evidence dating back to as far as 24,000 B.C.) into a society of horse herders who maintained a rough state of intersexual balance; worshipped nature via shamans likely to be female; sifted the Siberian sands for gold for sacred objects; and formed a center of artistic and religious diffusion that would eventually drift southward to influence the Greek and Israelite cultures and perhaps even Native American religious customs. As Ashe points out, this ancient society may have inspired such concepts as, among others, the idea of a ``sacred mountain to the north,'' the ``magic'' properties of the number seven, the sacred symbolism of the bear, and the Altaic Goddess herself, who may have been the model for the Greeks' Artemis. ``This discussion is not a conclusion,'' Ashe says, ``it is a challenge.'' Nevertheless, he makes an intriguing case for an Altaic paradise. (Sixteen illustrations--not seen.) --", "Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved." ]

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

[ "A fun and empowering princess story! Written by a parent with a daughter that was obsessed with princesses, you’ll love this cute retelling of the classic fairytale because of its clever twists and positive empowering message. Yes there’s still a curse and a spinning wheel, but this Sleeping Beauty is much more interested in using her brain than finding a prince. When this princess heard about the curse she said ‘That can’t be true. I’m going to figure this out with science, yep that’s what I’m going to do!’" ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Mythology & Folk Tales" ]

[ "Children’s brains develop major capabilities in the first months and years of life. Neuron connectivity for life begins just before birth and peaks before age four. The children whose brains are exercised in those first months and years of life have stronger brains. The children whose brains are exercised have larger vocabularies, learn to read more easily, and have a much higher likelihood of staying in school and staying out of jail. Brain exercise is easy to do. Talking to a child exercises the brain. Reading to a child exercises the brain. Singing to a child helps create important connections in each child’s brain. We need every child to have their brain exercised in those key months and years. We need to end the learning gaps that exist for far too many of our children. This book explains the brain science and the basic interactions with each child that can change entire lives for our children. Three key years. Let’s not waste them for any child." ]

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[ "Books", "Parenting & Relationships", "Reference" ]

[ "Jean-Marie Déchanet, O.S.B. was born Gabriel-Robert-Vladimir Déchanet in Isches (Vosges), France, on January 18, 1906. In 1924 Déchanet entered Saint-Andrew’s abbey as an oblate brother. In his early 40’s he was “providentially cured” of his epilepsy and began learning various forms of physical exercises; eventually he discovered hatha yoga, which he subsequently wrote about extensively as well as taught others through group classes over the course of 20-plus years. La Voie du Silence was first published in 1956. The third edition was translated into English in 1960 under the title Christian Yoga, and published that same year. This lovely book is his testament that yoga assisted him not just in his prayer and meditation, but in his whole life as a Christian." ]

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

[ "This item is Brand new & factory sealed." ]

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[ "This title provides a comprehensive collection of provisions for the practice of criminal law in South Carolina, extracted and compiled from the Code of Laws of South Carolina. It provides the full text of title 16, Crimes and Offenses; title 17, Criminal Procedures; relevant sections of other titles; the state constitution, the Rules of Criminal Procedure; the Rules of Evidence; and all regulations in one book." ]

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[ "Since thousands of years, pottery and ceramics have been a key part of human culture. Ceramics and pottery have played an important role in many human endeavors, from prehistoric storage jars to tiles for spaceships, as well as in numerous other human endeavors." ]

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

[ "Because well-designed lighting sets up a warm and welcoming atmosphere, intensifying colors, shapes, and forms, it's fundamental to any interior design scheme. From delicately glowing 1920's-style lamps to ultramodern, high-tech tracking, this inspiring visual catalogue will enlighten you on many ways to make your home shine. An introduction to the four major lighting types--ambient, accent, task, and decorative--is the starting point for developing an effective style for every room, as well as for the garden. Make use of halogen uplighters and downlighters to illuminate a large space and to focus attention on a painting. A witty, contemporary take on a dining room chandelier features multiple low-voltage capsules. Scented candles add perfume and romance to a bedroom. And the mixture of several light sources with foliage can make an outdoor passageway absolutely magical. The practical information is invaluable in helping you select from the diverse array of available lighting...and the stunning photographs are inspirational! 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/4 x 11." ]

[ "From", "Booklist", "This British interior design writer begs to differ with those who dismiss lamps and lighting as matter-of-fact necessities. And her proof of the differences that illumination can make is well demonstrated in color photographs of rooms and in text underscoring the new lighting. What's novel? There's a focus away from light for seeing, toward decoration and mood setting, starting first with ambient and natural lighting, then specifying the right illumination for bedrooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, and the like. Kitchens, for instance, require a high degree of fixed lighting, with the emphasis on low-voltage halogen rather than traditional tungsten. There are also new forms of enlivening spaces, from lighted glass staircases to underfloor lighting in bathrooms. A good balance between technical information and do-your-own-thing aesthetics.", "Barbara Jacobs" ]

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[ "Published on the hundredth anniversary of Van Gogh's death, this is the first full-length biography of this undying man in twenty years and surely the most comprehensive account to date. Mr. Callow treats more searchingly than any previous work the development of Van Gogh's genius and his emergence as an artist after early struggles to find a vocation, first in the world of art dealing and later as an evangelical missionary among Belgian miners. Using the skills and psychological insights of an accomplished novelist, and drawing upon new Van Gogh materials which have surfaced in the last two decades, Mr. Callow sets a turbulent life story firmly in historical context, including Vincent's desperate attempts to accept his repressive religious upbringing, and his unhappy experiences in love. The story is filled with paradoxes and crushing failures, ending in suicide that was to lead to enormous posthumous success. Through Mr. Callow's book we can see Van Gogh's life and work in terms of tumult, of a legend breaking out of the triumph and confusion of 19th-century culture while representing it uniquely. It is perhaps the story of a saint, certainly a hero of art." ]

[ "Review", "Concise...a useful primer on the life and work of van Gogh for the art enthusiast. -- Elaine Cobos ―", "Kliatt", "Vivid and accurate...so scrupulously intimate that this book reads more like a novel. -- Oliver Bernier ―", "Newsday", "From the Back Cover", "More searchingly than any earlier biographer, Philip Callow explores the development of Van Gogh's genius and his emergence as an artist after early struggles to find a vocation, first in the world of art dealing and later as an evangelical missionary among Belgian miners. Using the skills and psychological insights of an accomplished novelist, and drawing upon new Van Gogh materials which have surfaced in the last two decades, Mr. Callow sets a turbulent life story firmly in historical context, including Vincent's desperate attempts to accept his repressive religious upbringing, and his unhappy experiences in love. Here is Van Gogh's life in all its tumult, a portrait of a legend breaking out of the triumph and confusion of nineteenth-century culture - at the same time representing it uniquely. This is perhaps the story of a saint, certainly a hero of art.", "About the Author", "Philip Callow's biographies of D. H. Lawrence,", "Son and Lover", "and", "Body of Truth", ", were widely praised. Mr. Callow, himself a novelist, poet, and biographer, has also written lives of", "Chekhov", ",", "Cézanne", ",", "Robert Louis Stevenson", ", and", "Walt Whitman", ", all published to critical acclaim. Mr. Callow lives and writes in England.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Promises in Death by Robb, J. D. [Berkley Books, 2009] (Paperback) [ Paperback ]" ]

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[ "Journey deep into the Scottish Highlands in the first memoir by #1", "New York Times", "bestselling author and award-winning star of", "Outlander,", "Sam Heughan—exploring his life and reflecting on the waypoints that define him", "\"I had to believe, because frankly, I had come so far there could be no turning back.\"", "In this intimate journey of self-discovery, Sam sets out along Scotland's rugged ninety-six-mile West Highland Way to map out the moments that shaped his views on dreams and ambition, family, friendship, love, and life. The result is a love letter to the wild landscape that means so much to him, full of charming, funny, wise, and searching insights into the world through his eyes.", "Waypoints", "is a deeply personal journey that reveals as much about Sam to himself as it does to his readers." ]

[ "Review", "\"A pleasure for fans of the author, whisky, and Scotland.\"―", "Kirkus", "“As the title suggests,", "Waypoints", "is a rewarding mix of markers, both personal as he reflects on his life and geographical as he leads the reader along the West Highland Way.”―", "The Scotsman", "“A deeply personal and warmly entertaining memoir that fans of Sam - and Scotland - will have a joyful time devouring.”―", "Heat", "“From both his walk and his career, the common lesson is the power of persistence.”―", "The Times (London)", "\"Spirited and heartwarming\"―", "booktrib.com", "\"With disarming asides and humorous accents, Heughan's narration reveals the fun-loving yet thoughtful man behind his acting roles…Bookended by scenes with Heughan’s estranged father,", "Waypoints", "is a companionable and inspiring memoir that encourages soul-searching and mindfulness.”―", "Bookpage", "About the Author", "Sam Heughan", "is an award-winning actor, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, best known for his starring role as Jamie Fraser in the hit TV show", "Outlander", ". His career in theater, television, and film spans almost two decades. He is also the #1", "New York Times", "bestselling coauthor of two previous books,", "Clanlands", "and", "The Clanlands Almanac", ". For his outstanding contribution to charitable endeavors and artistic success, he has been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Glasgow, the University of Stirling, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland." ]

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