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[ "A troupe of MAGICIANS from parts unknown – Nightly performances to astound and amaze! Hidden in a jewelry box, Heather Ross discovers a faded, torn scrap of card: a souvenir of the arrival of a carnival of magicians at the Callanish Stones in the remote Isle of Lewis when her great-grandmother was still a girl. Heather is fascinated by the magicians’ card – all the more so when she discovers that there is more to the tale than her granny ever knew. After years spent trying to follow the thread of the troupe’s mysterious comings and goings, Heather finally sets out to track down the magicians for herself. But is she prepared for what she will find when a story becomes reality?" ]

[ "About the Author", "Lori Zuppinger is a fantasy writer and historian, from Toronto, Canada. In her non-writing free time, she goes to a lot of concerts, plays a lot of board games, and wears a lot of knee socks." ]

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[ "Porter works for Miranda, not out of free will but because he is owned. Trained in human manipulation and many forms of espionage, he doesn't savor his vocation until sent on a mission with the woman who almost blew his cover. In a swiftly paced adrenaline rush the mission takes on a life of its own. They are all in danger, doomed for death, when twists of fate and last minute miscommunication has sweat breaking out and last rites considered. Porter was Nick, Nick is Porter, and by the end you'll have only one last worry, who are these other two and who do they work for. This is an intense spy thriller which will leave you paranoid and enthralled." ]

[ "About the Author", "Ayrich Mutch lives in Utah, nestled in the Rocky Mountains, a stone’s throw from the NSA’s not-so-secret Data Centre, and a few miles from the Dugway proving grounds. This is just where all good conspiracy theories should come from. Ayrich began writing in 2001, seeking to bring cohesion to some very eclectic (and improbable) theories regarding illuminate and conspiracy. This field has always interested him with its mythical, grandiose, and magnetic qualities. He spent many years working as senior management for enterprise level data storage companies where he gained insight into the workings of corporate America. Many of the concepts used in his writing are inspired from this environment.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition." ]

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

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[ "Complete guide to judo both as a sport and a means of self-defence." ]

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

[ "What caused the devastation of planet Earth? Why did humans flee their world? You'd imagine that such an important exodus wouldn't fade from the collective memory of a species. For such a drastic cataclysm, shouldn't there be a well-known legend to offer us some clues? We've pieced together some amazing theories. They've all been hard to unearth. Lives have been lost, perhaps in vain. It's funny; often, just when you think you finally grasp a bit of the truth, your sense of reality broadens or shifts leading you in new directions. I wonder if some Evil Deceiver is trying to lead us astray. -Solon, Journal of Interstellar Archaeology, Sidonia, Cycle 4568756497532" ]

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[ "A full color poetry book which includes self portraits of the author and poems about living with severe mental illness." ]

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

[ "Our lives are unfinished. While we are still breathing, living, laughing, and crying, our narratives will always continue. Ever since I made the decision of pursuing art intentionally, my life has taken a great change in trajectory. I've realized my frailty. I've understood my flaws and their realness. I've understood what true joy looks like. All in all, I have grown to be okay with being unfinished. This book and its poems are my stories thus far. My experiences that have provoked prolific expression. Some poems will reflect the good, some the bad, and most the ugly. Regardless, I hope that in this book you find the oxymoronic feeble strength to be okay with your unfinished personhood; realizing that it renders the gates to a journey that will last a lifetime." ]

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[ "Alli must risk everything to save her new family from a rogue organization that is threatening the Thieves Guild’s existence—and the lives of all its members—in this high-stakes sequel to", "Rules for Thieves", ".", "Alli Rosco, former orphan and thief, is free after her disastrous Thieves Guild trial, which left an innocent woman dead while Alli’s partner-in-crime, Beck, fled. Now Alli is getting more than just a fresh start: her long-lost brother, Ronan, has come forward to claim responsibility for her and let her live with him on a trial basis. They try to mend the rift that started when Alli was dropped off at the orphanage while Ronan became a lawyer in Ruhia. But as determined as she is to make things work, Alli can’t seem to stay out of trouble. To make matters worse, Alli finds a surprise guest on her doorstep one night: Beck. He’s on the run and brings news of the Shadow Guild, a rogue organization that is trying to overthrow the current king of the Thieves Guild. Their friends are in real danger. And Beck needs Alli’s help one more time to bring the Shadows down. Once again, Alli is forced to make a hard choice: save her friends, or lose her last chance to have a true family." ]

[ "About the Author", "Alexandra Ott holds a BA in English from the University of Tulsa. She currently lives in Oklahoma with her tiny canine overlord. She is the author of the Rules for Thieves and Seekers of the Wild Realm series. Visit her online at AlexandraOtt.com and on Twitter at @Alexandra_Ott.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "The Shadow Thieves" ]

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

[ "Arabian Sands is Wilfred Thesiger's record of his extraordinary journey through the parched \"Empty Quarter\" of Arabia. Educated at Eton and Oxford, Thesiger was repulsed by the softness and rigidity of Western life—\"the machines, the calling cards, the meticulously aligned streets.\" In the spirit of T. E. Lawrence, he set out to explore the deserts of Arabia, traveling among peoples who had never seen a European and considered it their duty to kill Christian infidels. His now-classic account is invaluable to understanding the modern Middle East." ]

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[ "Books", "Travel", "Travel Writing" ]

[ "George Higby Throop (1818-1896) was an American novelist. He also wrote under the pseudonym Capt. Gregory Seaworthy, and was the author of Nag's Head; or, Two Months Among \"The Bankers\" (1850), Bertie; or, Life in the Old Field (1851) and Lynde Weiss: An Autobiography (1852)." ]

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[ "In this science fiction, the reader is introduced to Ava, a Light Being from another dimension. While conducting a guiding mission on Earth she compromises her principles and must redeem herself by returning to Earth to a lifetime she once lived centuries earlier.", "Ava is faced with the challenges of learning to exist as a human again while still possessing advanced intellectual and existential knowledge gained from her Light Being existence. She is faced with the challenge of juggling her identity while living within a dual reality wondering if and when she will be able to return to Sania.", "The reader is given a glimpse into the human experience at a deeper level recognizing how daily life can affect us in ways we never imagined.", "The character takes us on a journey of ups and downs attempting to re-assimilate into her human self while remaining undetected. The author shows the reader what it’s like for an outsider looking in and is given a peek into the experiences seeded by understanding metaphysics, laws of attraction, and existential theory, all playing a crucial yet hidden role in creating the lives we imagine." ]

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

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[ "Set in Northern Arizona, \"The Secret They Kept\" is filled with haunting nightmares, a stalker, mysterious clues, young love, and lots of secrets. Prologue: \"Fiery crash shortly before midnight claims the life of beloved rock star Damon La Rosa...\" The world mourned the tragic news that Damon La Rosa, age 43, died when the car he was driving went off the side of a cliff, exploding into flames with him trapped inside. As Arizona's favorite son, not only did Damon quickly rise to fortune and fame as one of the greatest rock stars the music industry had ever seen, he was also hugely influential when marching band rosters began exploding with students; mostly wanting to play percussion - same as their idol had when he was in high school. When his Last Will and Testament was read it was discovered that he had a camp built on fifteen acres of his property and donated it to the Arizona Marching Band Association for use as a summer band camp. Every camp has its mysterious legend or eerie tales of hauntings and Camp La Rosa is no different. (But are the stories really only fabricated?) July 31, 2014 marked the fifth anniversary of Damon's death. As people from all over the world made their way to the crash site vigil, the Apollo Marching Hawks were full swing into what should have been a simple, nothing-too-exciting week at Camp La Rosa. What happens one chilling night in the woods changes all of their lives forever, forcing them into keeping a foreboding secret." ]

[ "Review", "\"I loved it!\" B. Parsons (HS Principal/Advanced Reader)\"The talented author took a simple scene of skipping rocks, and turned it into a touching romantic scene. The book is a refreshing work of fiction with genuine characters.\" P. Sunsong\"This talented new author is definitely one to watch!\" A. Devonshire (AR)\"This band mom really nailed it! When will the next one be out?\" K. Fallon (AR)\"What's with those dreams? Frightening! Hurry up with book 2!\" F. Bradley (AR)", "From the Author", "As a third year marching band parent and guard mom I became frustrated with how difficult it can be to raise much-needed funds for marching band. Upon discovering that the students at my daughter's high school are marching with instruments more than 45 years old combined with the knowledge that Guard's equipment is either borrowed or broken and drum line is in serious need of funds and equipment as well, I wanted to do something unique and finally found the inspiration of been seeking most of my life.  What started out as a cheesy, short story to sell next to Sno-Cones turned into SO much more!", "10% of all royalties from this book will be donated to benefit high school marching band, guard, and drum line programs", ". I would like to take just a moment and thank you for your purchase, support, and participation in the fundraising portion of  \"The Secret They Kept\".  This is the first book in an expected four book series.", "From the Back Cover", "Everybody has secrets. Some secrets are small and harmless, some are regrettably harmful. Some secrets can cost someone everything...including their life. Whatever the secret is, our secrets haunt us...and everybody has one.", "About the Author", "Juliet D. Jones was born in Nuremberg, Germany and currently resides in Glendale, Arizona with her daughters, two dogs, and two cats. She has been a closet writer most of her life but found the inspiration she needed to finally write her debut novel from the kids in her youngest daughter's high school marching band. \"The Secret They Kept\" was born from the frustration of trying to raise desperately needed funds for the marching band program and 10% of the royalties from each book will be donated to benefit high school musicians for decades to come.", "Read more" ]

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[ "A man ruled by pride. A woman once scorned. Jennifer DeWitt is determined to meet her destiny head-on in New Orleans—that humid, high-stepping city of music and magic on the Mississippi River. Falling in love with a sexy Cajun is not on her agenda. The sexy Cajun has other ideas. Adrien Merrill determines to have her as chatelaine on his secluded backcountry plantation, lover in his bed, and mistress of his life and more—until he learns the line between lust and love is as whisper thin as a fine silk thread." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Women's Fiction" ]

[ "Although considered American soil, St. Lawrence Island in northern Alaska is geographically closer to Russia and home to the Northeast Cape Air Force Station. At this remote post, a group of servicemen intercept Soviet radio communications and translate Russian correspondence to English for military purposes. However, something suspicious is going on. Someone on the inside is sending classified information to an outside source. The first captain who finds a clue to the traitor?s identity is killed, and so begins a string of murderous attacks on the U.S. airmen stationed at the site. The CIA sends a criminal investigator to the Cape, but he is incapable of capturing the spy and ending the murders. Two officers must fight to stay alive long enough to uncover a ruthless killer and stop his brutality before all American?s secrets are revealed to the enemy." ]

[ "About the Author", "Michael Lewis McPherson began his career as a professional actor, director, and writer. He has written several plays and short stories, but Death on Northeast Cape is his first foray into mystery fiction. He is happily married and a staunch animal lover and defender. He served as a theater professor at California State University, Loyola University, and Pasadena Community College." ]

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

[ "Homework Helpers: Chemistry is a user-friendly review book that will make every student—or parent trying to help their child—feel like he or she has a private Chemistry tutor. Concepts are explained in clear, easy-to-understand language, and problems are worked out with step-by-step methods that are easy to follow. Each lesson comes with numerous review questions and answer keynotes that explain each correct answer and why it’s correct.This book covers all of the topics in a typical one-year Chemistry curriculum, including:A systematic approach to problem solving, conversions, and the use of units.Naming compounds, writing formulas, and balancing chemical equations.Gas laws, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and more.While Homework Helpers: Chemistry is an excellent review for any standardized Chemistry test, including the SAT-II, its real value is in providing support and guidance during the year—s entire course of study." ]

[ "About the Author", "Greg Curran is the author of Homework Helpers: Chemistry (Career Press). He has a B.A. in biology and psychology from SUNY-Purchase and an M.S. in curriculum and teaching from Fordham University. He has been teaching science for 15 years, and currently serves as chairman of the Science Department at Fordham Preparatory School.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition." ]

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

[ "A young deaf boy feels isolated and misunderstood until he is taken to a neighboring village where he meets other deaf children and discovers sign language." ]

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[ "A labor of love from one of the most celebrated chefs in the business, Don Pintabona’s", "The Shared Table", "is a cookbook designed for casual dining with family and friends. With its focus on cooking and community,", "The Shared Table", "takes us on a culinary adventure.Recipes correspond to chapters of Pintabona’s life and are infused with his recollections, from his earliest days in the kitchen, frying meatballs with his Italian relatives; to his festive block parties in Brooklyn; to his travels, whether to the front of the restaurant range or to a remote locale in search of new ideas and flavors. Pintabona writes about the hospitality he’s received and about how food plays a vital role in bringing people together in harmony and friendship, something he pondered deeply while serving food to workers at the World Trade Center site in the aftermath of September 11. Here he shares those reflections of how a community can demonstrate the best of the human spirit.Along the way, Pintabona invites us into the kitchen to create a stunning array of dishes, both simple and exotic. Among them are Thai Shrimp Toasts; Hearty Lentil and Tomato Soup; Grilled Asparagus with Basil-Orange Vinaigrette; Four-Cheese Mac and Cheez; Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Mushy Peas; and Turkey Meat Loaf with Cranberry Glaze. Pintabona also provides the secrets to a variety of sauces, including Nana’s Fresh Marinara Sauce, Ginger Plum Sauce, and Yellow Curry Sauce. His remarkable desserts include Tarte au Chocolat, Sweet Asian Plums, and Ricotta Cookies.Brimming with striking food and travel photographs and with family snapshots, this heartfelt cookbook inspires us to prepare meals for gatherings of those we love–and exemplifies the unshakable bonds forged when food is shared at the table." ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "Pintabona, chef of New York's Tribeca Grill who famously fed hundreds of recovery workers after 9/11, shapes a diverse collection of recipes around the story of his life. Unfortunately, Pintabona's story—from his Italian-American childhood to his French and Japanese culinary training and his restaurant proprietorship—isn't as appealing as the food he celebrates. By clinging to the memoir structure, Pintabona forces readers to discover dishes according to his life's chronology, rather than in relation to ingredients, courses, seasonality or technique (though there is a list of recipes by course). When he works in France, readers learn about Îles Flottantes; when he visits Israel, they find Eggplant Cured in Lemon. The recipes include Sicilian Stuffed Calamari with Raisins and Pignoli, Japanese Yakinuku (barbecue), and Turkey Meat Loaf with Cranberry Glaze. The section devoted to working at the Tribeca Grill is more practical, where Pintabona's elaborations on cooking for crowds—with hors d'oeuvres like Chicken Skewers \"Cordon Bleu\" and chafing dish entrées such as Filet Mignon with Horseradish Whipped Potatoes—bring a more cohesive flow to the narrative. But still, the book is a strange hybrid. Part personal scrapbook, part international cookbook, it lacks the spirit that its likable author displayed in his earlier", "Tribeca Grill Cookbook", ". Photos. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "From", "Booklist", "In the realm of world cookbooks, this book comes as close as any to a comprehensive survey. Pintabona made his reputation at New York's Tribeca Grill, but it was a long journey. His upbringing in a Sicilian American home gave him a foundation in typical home Italian cooking. Professional training at the Culinary Institute of America gave way to years of travel and work in France, Japan, and Southeast Asia. These experiences all contributed to the astonishing range of recipes found here. Beginning with a typical Italian American dish of meatballs in tomato sauce, Pintabona proceeds to a rustic pate, poached prunes, miso-glazed fish, veal-stuffed artichokes, Singapore noodles, and fruit cobbler. Recipes vary in complexity from simple meats and casseroles to sophisticated Manhattan restaurant fare. Sidebars recall journeys accomplished and friendships made. Deeply family-oriented, Pintabona revels in memories of his Sicilian roots. His account of Manhattan restaurants' response to the horrors of 9/11 makes moving reading.", "Mark Knoblauch", "Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved", "Review", "Advance Praise for", "The Shared Table", "“I am a big fan of Don Pintabona’s newest book The Shared Table (and of Dan Pintabona himself). The dishes are creative and original but not overwhelming to re-create at home, and the text is a veritable travelogue full of personal anecdotes. This book was definitely written from the heart, and the recipes will certainly gladden your stomach!”–DANIEL BOULUD“Don Pintabona’s love of family, both his own and the world’s, is evident throughout this marvelous collection of stories and recipes. The Shared Table is great to read and even better to cook from.”–CHARLIE PALMER“I’ve known Don for a long time and we’ve worked together like brothers in the culinary world. His warmth comes through in his cooking, and reading this book you’ll understand that good food really comes from the heart.”“Not only is Don Pintabona a close friend, he is also an amazingly innovative chef whose culinary brilliance shines brightly in The Shared Table. Don’s devotion to his beautiful family, exemplified throughout the book, inspires us all to create loving, lasting memories at the table.”–MICHAEL MINA“Around the world with Don Pintabona! The Shared Table is a pleasant look into the culinary adventures of a top-notch chef.”–DAVID BURKE“Don a great chef and one of the warmest, most generous, most giving people I know. Don will make you feel like part of his family when you cook from his book.”–TODD ENGLISH", "About the Author", "DON PINTABONA", "is one of the pioneers of contemporary American cuisine. During the past two decades, he has visited more than thirty countries and worked alongside some of the world’s finest chefs, including Daniel Boulud, Charlie Palmer, and Georges Blanc. From 1990 to 2003, Pintabona was executive chef of the award-winning Tribeca Grill. His new restaurant, Trina, recently opened in the Atlantic hotel in Fort Lauderdale. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and three children.", "JUDITH CHOATE", "is an award-winning writer, chef, and leader in the promotion of American food. A member of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, she is the author of more than twenty cookbooks and the co-author of a great many more. She works as a consultant to the food industry through her company, Custom Cuisine. Choate lives in New York City.", "STEVE POOL", "is a New York—based photographer and writer with a special interest in documenting food in its natural setting. He and his wife, Judith Choate, routinely collaborate on book projects.", "Read more" ]

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[ "On the edge of medieval maps, monsters roam. In the west, pilgrims take well-traveled roads to Rome and Compostela. In the east, Old Testament history unfolds. And at the center, in the city of Jerusalem, Jesus saves the world. In A World Transformed, Lisa Deam takes us on an incredible journey through medieval maps. Despite their curious appearance, these maps, as Deam shows, are surprisingly modern. In their monstrous, marvelous sights lie treasure troves of wisdom to guide twenty-first-century Christians on their walk with God. Each chapter in this geographical journey links medieval maps to biblical concepts and spiritual practices that transform our faith and our world." ]

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

[ "Drawing on dozens of new sources, celebrated historical biographer Hendrik Booraem illuminates the adventurous, fighting life of the father of the Democratic party. Beginning with the dramatic story of the Jackson-Crawford clan's immigration from Ireland and culminating with Jackson's entrance into the legal world,", "Young Hickory", "brings Andrew Jackson into sharp focus by examining the events that made him." ]

[ "From Library Journal", "Though much has already been written about Andrew Jackson, this book demonstrates that there is still room for new findings and fresh insights. Booraem, who taught history at Rutgers University and the University of South Carolina, is the author of biographies of James A. Garfield (The Road to Respectability) and Calvin Coolidge (The Provincial). The novelty of the current book is that it covers only the first 21 years of Jackson's life, taking him up to the time when he moved to what later became Tennessee. Using published works as well as numerous previously neglected archival materials, Booraem provides a thorough and fascinating account of life in the Carolina backcountry. He relates much that is new about Jackson's family and his youthful adventures in the Revolutionary War. A chief benefit is that Booraem takes great pains to correct errors, traceable to the myth-making of early 20th-century quasi-historian Augustus C. Buell, that still appear in many books. Recommended for all public and academic libraries. T.J. Schaeper, St. Bonaventure Univ., NY Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "From", "Booklist", "The best comprehensive biographies of many of our historical icons--Lincoln, Washington, and Jefferson, for instance-- amply examine the private lives of their subjects and devote substantial attention to their formative years before they became public figures. Many Jackson biographers have chosen to give short shrift to his early life, perhaps because of the relative paucity of available primary source material. Booraem, an award-winning biographer, has effectively utilized previously neglected material to shed considerable light on Jackson's family roots and his early life up to the age of 21. The youthful Jackson is here portrayed as proud, impulsive, stubborn, and all too ready to resort to violence when his pride or honor is wounded; in short, he resembles the familiar, mature Jackson. Although Booraem tends to speculate frequently on the causes behind the formation of Jackson's character, most of his assertions are plausible. This work is a valuable contribution to our knowledge about one of our most important and fascinating presidents.", "Jay Freeman", "Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved", "Review", "Though much has already been written about Andrew Jackson, this book demonstrates that there is still room for new findings and fresh insights. Using published works as well as numerous previously neglected archival materials, Booraem provides a thorough and fascinating account of life in the Carolina backcountry. (", "Library Journal", ")", "Young Hickory", "deserves to become the principal work on Jackson's early years. In addition to his well written text...Also, Booraem's excellect portraits of the Ulster Irish community of the Waxhaws...provide an excellent introduction to the late-eighteenth-century Carolina backcountry. (Jonathan M. Atkins", "The North Carolina Historical Review", ")", "Read more" ]

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

[ "La agente Faith Mitchell llega tarde a todos sitios. Se suponía que tenía que recoger a su bebé a mediodía, pero no para de llamar a su madre a casa y no le responde. Evelyn Mitchell, capitana de la policía de Atlanta ya retirada nunca sale de casa sin decirle a alguien adónde va, especialmente si está cuidando de su nieto. La preocupación de Faith se intensifica después de horas de llamadas sin respuesta? Cuando se presenta en casa de Evelyn, encuentra la huella sangrienta de una mano en la puerta de la entrada, y la casa hecha un caos. Todo indica que su madre ha sido secuestrada. Encontrarla se convertirá en tarea prioritaria de Amanda Wagner, la subdirectora del departamento de policía y amiga íntima de Evelyn. El compañero de Faith, Will Trent la ayudará con una investigación paralela. Las sospechas apuntan a los antiguos compañeros de Evelyn en la brigada de narcóticos, todos ellos condenados por corrupción por quedarse con parte del dinero decomisado al que tenían acceso; sin embargo, una nueva pista proporcionada por una vecina chismosa desvía la investigación hacia un caballero que visitaba a Evelyn varias veces a la semana. Mientras la investigación avanza, el romance entre la doctora Linton y Will Trent se afianza; Faith intenta mantener la compostura en la terrible situación que le ha tocado vivir; Amanda y Will persiguen todos los indicios, incluso aquellos que les lleven a los bajos fondos del estado de Georgia. La prioridad es encontrar a Evelyn y detener a sus secuestradores antes de que sea demasiado tarde?" ]

[ "Book Description", "La agente Faith Mitchell llega tarde a todos sitios. Se suponía que tenía que recoger a su bebé a mediodía, pero no para de llamar a su madre a casa y no le responde. Evelyn Mitchell, capitana de la policía de Atlanta ya retirada nunca sale de casa sin decirle a alguien adónde va, especialmente si está cuidando de su nieto. La preocupación de Faith se intensifica después de horas de llamadas sin respuesta?", "About the Author", "Karin Slaughter es autora de varias series superventas de novelas criminales situadas todas ellas en el Sur de los Estados Unidos. Como buena residente de Atlanta que es, divide su tiempo entre la cocina y la sala de estar." ]

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[ "In this in-depth critical and theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games, 14 essays explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of \"survival\" themes. The techniques and story effects of specific games such as", "Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu,", "and", "Silent Hill", "are examined individually." ]

[ "From the Inside Flap", "In this in-depth critical and theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games, 14 essays explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of \"survival\" themes. The techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill are examined individually.", "From the Back Cover", "In this in-depth critical and theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games, 14 essays explore the cultural underpinnings of horror's allure for gamers and the evolution of \"survival\" themes. The techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill are examined individually.", "About the Author", "Bernard Perron is a professor of film and game studies at the University of Montreal. He has edited, co-edited and written many essays and books on film and video game theories as well as on horror films and horror video games.", "Read more" ]

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[ "freytag & berndt city maps are available for many international capitals as well as numerous cities and towns in Germany and abroad. With the handy folding plans and practical book plans, you can easily find your way around anywhere thanks to the exact scales and the clear map image. The city maps offer a lot of additional information such as subway maps, city center maps, public transport and sights. You can also find every address in the comprehensive index. All content is of course updated regularly. The titles of the \"City Pocket\" series fit in every pocket thanks to the handy format of 9 x 15 cm. They are waterproof and therefore suitable for any outdoor adventure! Tourist information The Big Five: shopping, cuisine, culture, nightlife, sights; street directory" ]

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[ "REBOOT is a practical, educational, “how-to” guide to using therapeutic-grade essential oils for emotional and overall well-being. In a seamless blend of science, scripture, and story combined with great compassion and insight, REBOOT will give you clarity and confidence concerning emotional release with essential oils. After you read REBOOT and apply the tools inside, you will reawaken and realign to Truth and experience new levels of emotional wholeness and freedom. You will then be compelled to share REBOOT with your family, friends and organizations by purchasing several copies and hosting REBOOT essential oil classes.REBOOT is designed for anyone who wants to learn about essential oils for their emotional well-being and/or soar to new heights in their personal development. It is perfect for essential oils users, entrepreneurs, Christians, emotional release instructors, therapists, massage therapists, and all who are helping others to REBOOT and find a new start in life.In the pages of REBOOT, learn to:Rely on and understand the science of essential oilsReawaken with therapeutic-grade essential oilsRelease painful emotional patterns and unhealthy cyclesReplace negative self-talk with powerful affirmationsRemove lies and limiting beliefsRemember wholeness – body, soul, and spiritRealign your heart to TruthRespond with love in your relationshipsReflect love and positivity in the worldPurchase REBOOT for your own personal development and purchase several copies to host small or large REBOOT classes! Invest in yourself, your team, your organization and the world? It’s time to REBOOT! What are you waiting for? Choose fearless and free! Choose to Reboot!" ]

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[ "NO GENTLEMEN, WE ARE NOT ALL CRAZY. OUR RESPONSES AND BEHAVIORS ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF ALL THE STUPID THINGS YOU HAVE SAID AND DONE.", "8.5 x 11 funny college ruled lined notebook for women." ]

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[ "Part of the \"Life With You\" line of relationship journals, our", "To Mom, With Love", "Journal", "is a great way to share and save thoughts and memories between mother and child. Great for all ages!", "Sturdy hardcover binding.", "Sturdy hardcover binding.", "144 lined letter pages.", "144 lined letter pages.", "Journal measures 6'' wide by 9'' high.", "Journal measures 6'' wide by 9'' high." ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Essays & Correspondence" ]

[ "WINNER OF THE ITW THRILLER AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL“", "My Sweet Girl", "pushes the boundaries of what a thriller can do", ".", "”—", "The Washington Post", "“Fiendish [and] full of twists…. Sri Lankan author Amanda Jayatissa keeps us guessing and worrying until the very end.” —", "The New York Times", "“A thriller centered on the meaning of identity and all the layers it can have.”—NPR", "Paloma thought her perfect life would begin once she was adopted and made it to America, but she’s about to find out that no matter how far you run, your past", "always", "catches up to you…", "Ever since she was adopted from a Sri Lankan orphanage, Paloma has had the best of everything—schools, money, and parents so perfect that she fears she'll never live up to them. Now at thirty years old and recently cut off from her parents’ funds, she decides to sublet the second bedroom of her overpriced San Francisco apartment to Arun, who recently moved from India. Paloma has to admit, it feels good helping someone find their way in America—that is until Arun discovers Paloma's darkest secret, one that could jeopardize her own fragile place in this country. Before Paloma can pay Arun off, she finds him face down in a pool of blood. She flees the apartment but by the time the police arrive, there's no body—and no evidence that Arun ever even existed in the first place.   Paloma is terrified this is all somehow tangled up in the desperate actions she took to escape Sri Lanka so many years ago. Did Paloma’s secret die with Arun or is she now in greater danger than ever before?" ]

[ "Review", "A Most Anticipated Novel of Fall 2021 by", "Entertainment Weekly", ", NPR,", "New York Post", ",", "The Boston Globe", ",", "Fortune, Buzzfeed, Goodreads,", "Shondaland, PopSugar, Bustle, Betches, Lit Hub, Crime Reads, BookRiot,", "Crime by the Book,", "The Nerd Daily, The Every Girl,", "and more!", "“This debut thriller—as witty as it is propulsive—will keep readers guessing.”—", "O, The Oprah Magazine", "“Dark, compelling and utterly original.", "My Sweet Girl", "heralds a fresh, new voice in psychological suspense.\"", "—", "Riley Sager", ",", "New York Times", "bestselling author of", "Home Before Dark", "“Like nothing else I’ve read. Set in San Francisco and Sri Lanka, this is a story about friendship, lies, and guilt. A stunning and original must-read!”", "—Samantha Downing", ",", "USA Today", "author of", "My Lovely Wife", "“Jayatissa’s pulse-pounding debut is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you on your toes.”—", "Buzzfeed", "“Provocative.”", "—", "Entertainment Weekly", "“The perfect thriller to kick off fall is here, and what better way to settle into the season than with a spellbinding tale about a young woman with a secret?...What follows is a smart, darkly funny novel filled with twists that will leave you wondering.”—", "Shondaland", "“[F]un, fast-moving debut.”—", "San Francisco Chronicle", "\"This is a Hitchcockian thriller of the highest order with secrets, revelations and twists around every corner right through to the very end.\"—", "BookReporter", "“[T]here’s no way to capture the gist of this complex character or this captivating novel in a simple phrase—other than excellent.”—", "Mystery Scene Magazine", "“", "My Sweet Girl", "is unputdownable. Jayatissa has penned a jaw-droppingly original novel that will burrow so far into readers’ psyches, it will be hard for any of us to pick up another psychological thriller again.”—", "The Tempest", "“[A] page-turning and often genuinely scary psychological thriller, filled with more twists and bite than a rattlesnake!”—", "Criminal Element", "“Jayatissa's gift for plotting is matched by her grace with lacing her fleet narrative with rich social themes, among them cultural assimilation and the different values placed on white versus brown bodies. In a canny touch, the novel's plot hinges on the literary classic", "Wuthering Heights", ".", "My Sweet Girl", "may well become, likewise, a classic.”—", "Shelf Awareness", "“A delicious, twisty, fast-paced thriller with the perfect hint of ghost story.” —", "Michele Campbell", ", bestselling author of", "It’s Always the Husband", "“Hot damn this book is good.”—", "CrimeReads", "“My fave debut thriller of the year!”—", "Crime by the Book", "“The thrills and chills narrative with numerous plot twists keeps the reader engaged from the first page.”", "—", "International Examiner", "“A mysterious, thrilling, and sinister tale that will keep you up for hours wanting to know more …interwoven with incredibly relatable themes surrounding identity and belonging.”—", "Brown Girl Magazine", "“", "My Sweet Girl", "has it all: a paranoid bad-girl protagonist, shocking twists, and gothic chills in a totally original setting.”—", "Amy Gentry", ", bestselling author of", "Good as Gone", "“Ridiculously good. Crazy good. Scary good.”", "—", "Hank Phillippi Ryan", ",", "USA Today", "bestselling author of", "The First to Lie", "“[A] dark thriller of international deceit and murder.\"—", "BookPage", "\"In her debut novel, Sri Lanka–based Jayatissa is a master of first-person narration as she delves into questions of identity--how individuals perceive themselves, and the tendency not to see others for who they really are. Her fast-paced mystery, with an unreliable but sympathetic narrator, will hook readers from the very beginning.\"—", "Library Journal", "“Equal parts witty, chilling, and hypnotic, and it includes some of the creepiest lines and images I’ve ever read.”—", "Megan Collins", ", author of", "The Winter Sister", "“Starts with a bang and doesn’t let up. Haunted by her past, hunted in her present, Paloma must find her life in America, or lose it forever. A richly layered, firecracker of a thriller.”—", "Eliza Jane Brazier", ", author of", "If I Disappear", "\"A gothic-inspired, page turner with enough twists and turns to keep you up through the night as well as a deft exploration of race and gender wrapped up within the thriller.\"", "—Nayomi Munaweera", ", author of", "Island of a Thousand Mirrors", "“", "My Sweet Girl", "marks the entrance of a new talent.\"—", "South Florida Sun-Sentinel", "“[A] dark, twisty psychological thriller.”", "—", "Publishers Weekly", "\"...[M]ore than a bit shocking. This was a great mystery thriller and would make a cool movie.\"—", "Parkersburg News and Sentinel", "About the Author", "Amanda Jayatissa", "grew up in Sri Lanka, completed her undergrad at Mills College in California and lived in the UK before moving back to her sunny little island. She works as a corporate trainer, owns a chain of cookie stores, and is a proud dog mum to her two spoiled huskies.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "1", "San Francisco, CA", "Present Day", "There's a special place in hell for incompetent customer service agents, and it's right between monsters who stick their bare feet up on airplane seats and mansplainers. Fake hair, false smiles, synthetic blazers that pool around their middles while they tell you that yes, they would love to help you, and thank you for your patience, and no, sorry for the inconvenience caused but they can't seem to find your paperwork even if it punched them square in the jaw.", "I inhaled. Be nice, Paloma. Be kind.", "My agent's name today is Bethany. Bethany, with badly dyed hair so red it looked like Elmo had a love child with Jessica Rabbit, and two buttons undone on her much-too-tight polka-dot polyester blouse. She smiled as if she had all the time in this crazy world, her gaze not wavering from the screen in front of her, refusing to meet my eye even when she knew she was royally messing up. She had a smear of livid coral lipstick on her teeth. It clashed hard against her hair.", "My hands were trembling slightly, so I made sure they weren't on the table in front of me. I hate how they do that when I'm angry. I hate it when I'm angry. It makes it hard to think straight. And I needed to think straight right now. I couldn't have that cunning, two-faced soon-to-be-ex-roommate of mine getting in my head. The actual nerve of Arun.", "I kept thinking back to that no-good loser's grin. The one he wore when he told me that he knew. He knew. I'd made it eighteen goddamned years in this country, and now this absolute moron who tears up when he talks about his mother's aloo paratha had the gall, no, the actual balls to try to ruin it for me? He definitely didn't know who he was messing with.", "I mean, I would fucking kill him. Wrap my fingers around his blackmailing little throat and smother the life out of him. How dare he? I can't believe I actually felt sorry for him. I really can't afford any more rent than this, please. You have to help me out. He totally played his poor-little-immigrant card, and I bought it all up. I knew what it was like to depend on the charity of others. To have your life decided by someone who just woke up one morning and thought they'd throw you a line.", "And how the hell does he go ahead and repay me? He snoops around through my things. Finds out my worst secret. Demands I buy his silence.", "Another pang of anger ricocheted through me.", "I double-checked that the letter was still in my pocket. Good. I know it didn't do much to have it with me, now that Arun had already read it, but it gave me the tiniest bit of comfort having it back in my possession.", "My hands gave another shudder. I sat on them and turned my focus back to Bethany. She shouldn't see me this upset. She sure as hell couldn't find out that my shit-bag of a roommate was one step away from ruining a life I had already sacrificed so much for.", "Concentrate, Paloma.", "I gave her my best smile. \"Technology, huh? Supposed to make our lives easier . . .\"", "Score. Her relief was palpable, like a deer realizing that the oncoming headlights weren't going to run it over. I wasn't one of those assholes who would embarrass her by making a scene in this deathly quiet, needlessly ostentatious bank. Fair enough that I was dressed like a bum in sweatpants and an oversized sweatshirt-it's not like I was in the best frame of mind to choose an outfit that would give bank tellers a good first impression of me, but I was making up for it by being so nice my jaw ached. Model minority, every part of me screamed. I wasn't here to cause any issues. Just take care of my request and I'll be on my way.", "She smiled again, lipstick bleeding outside her lip line, as she keyed in something at a pace that made sloths look like Olympic sprinters. I resisted the urge to sigh out loud. Take your time, why don't you, Bethany? I mean, it's just my entire goddamned life that's riding on your inability to look through a file.", "\"So, there seems to be a bit of confusion here. One of your accounts, it's a joint checking account, I believe, is overdrawn.\" Well, so are your eyebrows, Bethany, but you don't hear me making a scene about it.", "Don't be mean, Paloma. My mother's voice was always in my ear. She was right. No one ever got what they needed by being an asshole.", "\"There's a hold on the rest of the funds. We'd need form 38F to be filled out and countersigned by\"-she hesitated a little, her eyes flickering from the screen to my face-\"a Mr. and Mrs. Evans?\" My parents. Great. There was a better chance of Arun and me spontaneously breaking out into a Bollywood dance number when I got home. They weren't signing anything for me anytime soon.", "I arranged my face so that it showed nothing but amicability. I'm your friend, it said. I'm your sorority sister. I'm the girl next door who baked cookies and gave you pointers on how to grow your hair thick and shiny, just like mine. Whatever it took to get this done with already.", "\"If you check, I'm sure you'll see that access was transferred over to me a few months ago.\"", "\"Um.\" Bethany blinked into the screen. \"I'm sorry, I'm new.\" Her chubby fingers were trembling slightly on the mouse.", "Goddamn it, Bethany. You're killing me here.", "\"We've all been there, don't worry. You're doing great. But if you could please just check.\" I managed a little laugh. \"It's just that it's a bit of an emergency right now, that's all.\"", "I know . . . Arun's leer clawed its way back into my head. I read the letter . . . I know what you did . . .", "I didn't care how much cash it took for him to disappear from my life. I'd give him every single cent I had. But Bethany just wasn't cutting me a break.", "\"If you could please give me a few minutes . . .\"", "\"Take your time, I've nowhere to be.\" My heart was beating hard. I just needed my money. There had been no transfers made from my parents in the last two months, and now I was being bled dry by my double-crossing roommate.", "\"I'm really sorry, Ms. Evans.\" Bethany's coral lips started to tremble. Great. Just great. Now I'm the bitch who made this poor girl cry. I didn't want to make her life miserable. Don't get me wrong, I'm no saint. But I know what it's like to be the new girl. The girl who has no clue. Who makes everyone impatient. Hell, most of us have been a Bethany at some point in our lives. Admittedly, I've done it without a hack dye job, but still.", "\"I-I could try again but the system won't let me override it. I could give you a printout of the form now, if you could just get it signed?\"", "Fuck me. I could demand to speak to the manager, but there was no way someone who actually knew what they were doing would let me slip through the cracks. Damn my parents.", "\"Thank you, Bethany. You've been great.\"", "Bethany gave me a relieved smile.", "\"Thank you, Ms. Evans. You've been so patient. It's my first week and it's taken me a while to find my footing.\" Nothing was more obvious in the world, but at least I wasn't at risk of setting off her waterworks again.", "My hands gave another tremble.", "\"Oh, please, call me Paloma. And don't worry, you'll get the hang of it sooner than later.\" I mean, she would literally make customers kill themselves so they wouldn't have to deal with her again, but there was no point in telling her that, was there?", "\"Is there anything else I can do for you today?\"", "Know a way to get rid of a roommate who's trying to destroy your life?", "\"Not today. Thanks again.\"", "How the hell was I supposed to shut Arun up now?", "My whole body felt like it was vibrating as I stood up and put my phone in my pocket. I double-checked that the letter was still in there. Good.", "I didn't have many options left. Maybe I could try reasoning with him again. Keep a closer handle on my rage this time.", "I just really needed a drink first. I know, I know, it's a clichŽ. And Nina, my therapist, would not be pleased if she found out. I can hear her voice in my head right now-You can't drink on this prescription, understand? But I wasn't going to get shit-faced tonight. A shot or two would help me think straight, that's all. Besides, wasn't it more clichŽ to not do something simply because it was a clichŽ? And Nina's voice admonishing me at every sip was penance enough.", "2", "Ratmalana, Sri Lanka", "2002", "The shadows from the torch Maya held under her chin made her smile look evil, like the devil mask hung in the assembly hall to ward off the evil eye.", "We were all too excited to sleep, so Maya called all the girls to her bunk to tell us ghost stories. I didn't really want to listen. I'm too old to believe in ghosts. But I didn't want to be the only one in bed when everyone else was all the way on the other side of the dormitory.", "Lihini grabbed my hand and squeezed it. I gave it a squeeze back. She loved ghost stories, which I didn't really understand. Why would anyone want to be afraid on purpose?", "\"Relax, Paloma,\" she mouthed. I usually got annoyed when people told me to relax. Like saying the words was enough to make me forget what was upsetting me in the first place. As though ghosts and demons would just go away if we simply relaxed. But Lihini was my best friend. I could never get angry with her. I scooted a little closer to her on the floor. There was no such thing as ghosts. It just made me feel safe to be near her.", "Maya needed to hurry up. If we got caught out of our beds, we would definitely be scolded. Maybe even punished. They might even cancel the visit tomorrow.", "I took a deep breath and shook my head. They would never do that. We hadn't gotten many visitors to the orphanage in a few months now. Tomorrow was important. Everyone told us so-our headmaster Perera sir, Miss Chandra, even Miss Sarah, our English teacher. We were to be on our best behaviour and make sure we knew exactly what we were supposed to do or say. Miss Chandra supervised the rehearsal today. Everything had to be perfect, and we were so excited that none of us could sleep.", "Of course Maya would decide this was the best time to make it all about her. Sometimes I wondered if she even wanted to be adopted. She needed to be more responsible than this. She was twelve now, same as me. It's not like we were little children anymore.", "\"She walks slowly. Her feet are bare and dirty and covered in scratches. She wears a long, white dress.\" Maya purposely made her voice into a throaty whisper so every one of us leaned forward, barely breathing.", "I knew this story. Vana-Mohini, or Mohini, as we call it. We've all heard it a million times. We've all told it a million times. But I still held tight to Maya's words.", "\"There's blood under her nails, and they are long and sharp, like talons.\" She made a sudden clawing motion, and Lihini leaped back, her hands over her mouth.", "We all giggled nervously.", "\"And her long, black hair hangs over her face, like this.\" The torch flickered as Maya messed her hair over her face so just her eyes glinted through in the dim yellow light.", "\"Mohini walks only in the night, revealing herself to people who are all by themselves. Help me. Help me, she begs.\" Maya made her voice high and raspy now, like when the chalk slips when you're writing on a blackboard.", "\"Some people say Mohini's eyes are red. Red as blood. And when you look into them, you can see straight into hell. And if you stop to help her, she smiles, and before you know it-\"", "Maya dropped the torch and lunged forward, wrapping her hands around Lihini's throat. Lihini couldn't help it this time. Her small scream rang like an alarm through the dormitory.", "I pulled Lihini away from Maya and put my arms around her. If I could have slapped Maya, I definitely would, but there wasn't time.", "\"Haiyyo! Quickly, everyone, to bed before we get caught,\" I hissed, getting Lihini to her feet and pushing her into her bunk.", "Thankfully, the other girls followed.", "We all lay very, very still for a few minutes. I could hear nervous panting echoing through the dormitory. Maya really did give everyone a shock. But thankfully none of the matrons came.", "What on earth was she thinking? Getting us into trouble the night before Mr. and Mrs. Evans got here. Those were their names. Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Perera sir told us so we could memorise them. Evans-like when Miss Sarah told us about Mary Ann Evans, who went by George Eliot, who wrote The Mill on the Floss. I suppose I could understand why you would want to pretend to be someone else. But I could never, ever understand why someone wouldn't want to go by the name Evans. It was beautiful.", "I whispered it out loud.", "Mr. and Mrs. Evans. I hoped they liked us. And me. I really hoped they liked me.", "\"You okay, sudhu?\" I called out to Lihini in the top bunk. She usually climbed down into mine after we offed the lights, but we had to be careful after the scream. We both knew it would be stupid to mess up anything for tomorrow.", "\"Ah, are you scared?\" Maya sounded delighted.", "\"No way! Why would a made-up ghost scare her?\" I spoke up for Lihini.", "\"Mohini is not made up. She walks around here in the orphanage also!\" Maya replied, a little too loudly.", "I could hear gasps from all the bunks. It gave me goose bumps too.", "\"It's true!\" someone else said. \"She's here in the orphanage.\"", "This was really too much.", "\"Maya, stop scaring everyone, men. We need to sleep and be rested properly for tomorrow.\" I'm not usually such a Goody Two-shoes. Lihini always told me that I'm the exact opposite. Tomorrow was just too important, and it really, really annoyed me that Maya didn't seem to understand that.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Threats against a televangelist lead Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin into a murder case in this \\x26#8220;brisk and beguiling page\\-turner\\x26#8221; (", "Publishers Weekly<\\/em>).<\\/strong><\\/p>", "Staten Island would be forgettable were it not for the gleaming Tabernacle of the Silver Spire, where thousands of congregants come every Sunday to hear the sermons of Barnabas Bay. Millions more tune in on television, giving the good Reverend international fame, and a chance to spread the gospel from New York City\\x26#8217;s harbor all the way to South Korea. But threatening notes have been appearing in the collection bag, suggesting that one of the faithful has decided it\\x26#8217;s time this good shepherd get the hook.<\\/p>", "Believing organized religion is nothing more than a scam, rotund sleuth Nero Wolfe refuses to investigate the threats, instead recommending veteran investigator Fred Durkin for the case. But when Durkin is accused of murdering the Reverend\\x26#8217;s assistant, Wolfe fights to clear his name. He may not be a Christian, but he will always help a brother in need.<\\/p>" ]

[ "Review", "\"It's time to state the blasphemous but no-less-obvious truth: Goldsborough does a better job with Archie Goodwin, Nero Wolfe, and company than did their creator, Rex Stout.\"", "-- \"Booklist\"", "\"Wolfe's chef, Fritz Brenner, NYPD homicide detective Lionel Cramer, and fully realized minor characters flesh out this brisk and beguiling page-turner.\"", "-- \"Publishers Weekly\"" ]

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[ "How a mother destroys her children because of personal greed, hate and lust. Growing up without a father was not easy by any means. But to grow up with a mother that didn't care about me in any way what soever was also a challenge." ]

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[ "The book is transcribed from talks that Ian gave on the subject of enlightenment, relationships and inner freedom. Most books about enlightenment tend to celebrate the experience of illumination as an end in itself. This book is more interested in what comes after such experiences, how they can be integrated and the attempt to live a life of integrity and authenticity. Indeed, living life in conscious relationship to others is a possiblity for all of us. The question and answer format of each chapter draws out many practical examples and the pleasure of this book is that it does not pretend to give all the answers, but rather offers a direction we can choose to go in to create greater self awareness." ]

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[ "Title: El Gran Libro de Jugos y Batidos Verdes( La Dama de los Jugos = The Big Book of Juices and Green Smoothies) <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: CherieCalbom <>Publisher: CasaCreacion" ]

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[ "Ambridge is a small town located on the Ohio River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, about 16 miles Northwest of Pittsburgh. Like the other communities that make up the Beaver Valley portion of Beaver County, Ambridge was once home to some of the region’s most productive steel mills, which, in their prime, gave the people of Ambridge a good living. After working hard all week, many of the locals enjoyed going to watch the Ambridge High School football team -- the Bridgers -- play their Friday night home games. Western Pennsylvania has a rich high school football tradition. In addition to steel, the area has produced some exceptional teams and players. Many of these players went on to play in the NFL, but others remained local legends. In A History of Bridger Football, author Ron Snyder takes you on a year by year look at the Bridgers, from the team’s first official season in 1919 to present day. Snyder, a graduate of the Ambridge High School Class of 1957, revisits the teams, players and individual face-offs that have made the Bridgers a source of great pride in Ambridge. Snyder delves into the influence of the Bridgers’ coaches over the years, particularly Maurice “Moe” Rubenstein, who guided the team for 21 years and to nine county championships, and for whom the Ambridge football field in now named. Snyder also recounts which team at which point had the upper hand in the Bridgers’ long-standing “bitter rivalry” with Aliquippa. All football teams have their share of ups and downs, and the Bridgers are no exception. There have been highs and lows, winning streaks and dry spells, players and coaches that clicked just right and others that did not. But after everything, the foundation of the team is and always has been the unwavering support from the people of Ambridge. Snyder recalls that when he was a boy, “the young kids worshipped the players as heroes and the teams embodied the spirit of the community.”" ]

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[ "As Ryu sets out on a dangerous journey to control the dark energies within him, Guile, Cammy and Chun-li confront the remnants of Shadaloo to reveal the truth about Gill’s mysterious Secret Society. It’s classic Street Fighter warriors at the start of an epic new world-spanning adventure! Collects Issues #1-4 of the Street Fighter Unlimited ongoing comic series, including bonus stories, variant covers, and an all-new 6-page story created exclusively for this volume!" ]

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[ "William Speirs Bruce was a Scottish nationalist and naturalist who led the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (1902–04) as well as participating in or leading many other polar expeditions from 1892 through to 1919, particularly to Spitsbergen. He is now largely forgotten compared with the ‘greats’, Shackleton, Scott and Amundsen. This biography returns to primary sources to provide a new and controversial view of the relationship between Bruce and the then President of the Royal Geographical Society, Sir Clements Markham, and also draws conclusions about Bruce’s personality, in particular suggesting that he was probably on the autistic spectrum.Bruce was ahead of his time in dreaming of a network of cooperating meteorological stations in the south. He handed over the Laurie Island observatory to the Argentinians. He can be considered the Father of Meteorology in the South Atlantic. He had a lasting impact, publishing his work, under great difficulties, in six scientific volumes. His endeavours in the Arctic were notable for the extensive new surveys he undertook. The British Antarctic Survey is an enduring testament to his scientific vision and has named its laboratory in the South Orkney Islands in his honour. Despite being a strong nationalist – or perhaps because he was – his outlook was internationalist. Bruce was never awarded the Polar Medal; this book explains why." ]

[ "About the Author", "Isobel P. Williams is a retired Medical Consultant Physician who has gone on to become a widely respected author, cruise speaker and lecturer on polar matters. Her work includes biographies of Edward Wilson and Edgar Evans. She lectures regularly on Shackleton, Wilson Edgar Evans, Bruce, Mawson, also on Antarctic subjects and has published papers on these great men.John Dudeney spent 40 years as a research scientist and then as the Deputy Director of the British Antarctic Survey. He travelled to Antarctica often and and spent two winters there in the late 1960s. In retirement he has become engaged in research on the political history of Antarctica from the 1880s through to the present day. He has published several papers in recent years that have looked at myths that surround the British explorers of the heroic age, with emphasis on Shackleton and Bruce. He lectures widely on Antarctic matters, including annual visits to Antarctic as a historian/guide.", "--This text refers to the", "hardcover", "edition.", "Review", "'This book reminds us of William Speirs Bruce's outstanding contributions in the Heroic Age of exploration both in science and to British policy for Antarctica. He was in advance of his time in exploring and charting both Polar regions; in the south he focused purely on scientific advance without commercial emphasis, whilst in the north he promoted controlled exploration of its resources whilst combining this with wildlife protection. It is an excellent read!'--Sir Ranulph Fiennes", "--This text refers to the", "hardcover", "edition." ]

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[ "An old secret is about to draw the line between life and death…", "When K survived a deadly explosion by the skin of her teeth, she considered it sweet luck.But a second attempt on her life within the same week settled it:She had entered a dangerous game of hide-and-seek with death itself.Someone wanted her out of the picture, saving her from", "a fate far worse than death.", "Not just anyone, but an old familiar face she had helped in one of her missions.The eccentric but honest William, whose passion for documentaries had led him to get a bit too close to the truth...With William murdered in cold blood before K can even get a chance to untangle the new mystery his death has thrown her way, new evidence on the ongoing case has K pulling at threads.What if the people hiding behind the airport attack planned something far more nefarious in the shadows?Something K and Lisa will have to uncover before the mastermind behind the operation gets to them first.Except K never expected the culprit to be a woman…Could this be the connection to Q that she has been desperately trying to piece together from the beginning?", "Dive into the brand-new installment of The Devil’s Dolls, a suspenseful thriller series full of twists and turns, breathtaking cliffhangers, and a riveting set of characters that will have you guessing till the last page." ]

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

[ "Moving Experiences is a collection of childhood memories and imaginations of the author, who grew up in the northwestern corner of Arkansas during the 1940s and 1950s. His parents were farm laborers who married during the Depression and struggled to raise a family of seven. The author’s family moved more than a dozen times before they settled at 101 Lake Street in Bentonville, where his mother put her foot down and said they would move no more. It was there that the author learned to work and play with reckless abandon. At sixteen, the author left his family to work on his uncle’s farm near Calico Rock, where he built the values and visions that never left him." ]

[ "About the Author", "Bill Rhodes completed his PhD at Kansas State University and his post-doctorate at the University of Florida, before beginning his career as a plant breeder with Clemson University. During his career, he worked in China-first as a consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, and then returning to China several times as a consultant for Chinese academic and business institutions. After his retirement in 2002, he abandoned technical writing to write about the human experience and to enjoy life in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. He has three children and four grandchildren." ]

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

[ "A cute", "Matrix Notebook", "for dad, mom, son, daughter, sister, brother, aunt or uncle to write down those creative thoughts, ideas and lists. Have fun creating your own journal or buy for dad, mom, son, daughter, sister, brother, aunt or uncle. The ideal gift for Birthday, Christmas, Mother's day or Father's day.", "Blank Lined", "Blank Lined", "Matrix Cover", "Matrix Cover", "120 Pages", "120 Pages", "6\"x9\"", "6\"x9\"" ]

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[ "Books", "Computers & Technology", "Computer Science" ]

[ "To avoid issues with third party sellers, we here at Math Essentials recommend that when you purchase this book, be sure that it is shipped and sold by Amazon. Not a third party. This will ensure the best possible customer experience.", "ABOUT THIS BOOK: This smaller Library Version has the same great content in a handy 7x10” size. This is the newest 3rd edition, the perfect pre-algebra/algebra prep. course for summer and back to school. Each lesson includes an online video tutorial. Perfect for students who have struggled in the past. Learn the key concepts now, fast!Used by tens of thousands of students to master the skills necessary for success in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and beyond. Perfect for students who find math hard!", "Includes award-winning online video tutorials. One for each lesson in the book. No internet? Also available with DVD, ISBN 978-0982190111", "This title is also available in Spanish, and Bilingual versions.", "Lessons are presented in a format that everyone can understand.", "Lessons are presented in a format that everyone can understand.", "Each Lesson flows smoothly and logically to the next.", "Each Lesson flows smoothly and logically to the next.", "Each lesson is short, concise, and to the point.", "Each lesson is short, concise, and to the point.", "Lots of examples with step-by-step solutions.", "Lots of examples with step-by-step solutions.", "Each lesson includes valuable Helpful Hints.", "Each lesson includes valuable Helpful Hints.", "Review is built into each lesson. Students will retain what they have learned.", "Review is built into each lesson. Students will retain what they have learned.", "Each lesson includes Problem Solving. This ensures that students will learn to apply their knowledge to real-life-situations.", "Each lesson includes Problem Solving. This ensures that students will learn to apply their knowledge to real-life-situations.", "Includes solutions for each lesson.", "Includes solutions for each lesson.", "An excellent math refresher for adults.", "An excellent math refresher for adults.", "Excellent for SAT/PSAT test prep.", "Excellent for SAT/PSAT test prep.", "Eight Chapters:Whole NumbersFractionsDecimalsPercentsGeometryIntegersCharts & GraphsWord Problems", "Eight Chapters:", "Whole Numbers", "Whole Numbers", "Fractions", "Fractions", "Decimals", "Decimals", "Percents", "Percents", "Geometry", "Geometry", "Integers", "Integers", "Charts & Graphs", "Charts & Graphs", "Word Problems", "Word Problems" ]

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

[ "This book is a sequel to Dreamscape.Timothy McBain was wanted for the murder of seven people in his attempt to take over California. To prevent his capture, he tried to use his brother as a decoy and ordered him to be killed. He managed to escape, and now he has a new and more ambitious plan. He wants to take control of the U.S. government. He’s callous and unfeeling, but he’s also the most brilliant software and robotics engineer on Earth.Frank Carver and his team uncovered McBain’s plot to take control of the government, but an event is about to occur that will cause dramatic changes on Earth, and McBain’s help is needed to avert certain disaster. Frank is ordered to find McBain and offer him the chance to redeem himself, but can he be trusted?" ]

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

[ "Christmas Duets for Flute and Violin", "is a collection of our 21 favourite traditional Christmas carols arranged especially for two players both of intermediate standard. This collection is intended to be enjoyed year after year. Great for playing in lessons. Perfect for diving into the Christmas spirit, playing with friends, entertaining the family or even busking. A great incentive for holiday practice.", "The melody crosses between parts, which makes it a little trickier to play but is great practice for listening to each other - and fun. Most of the pieces are one or two pages in length and the book shows two parts together, not individual parts.", "Includes", ": Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Good King Wenceslas, While Shepherds Watched, I Saw Three Ships, O Come All Ye Faithful, Once in Royal David’s City, Sussex Carol, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Carol of the Drum, Ding Dong Merrily, Silent Night, Deck the Halls, We Three Kings and more.", "More coming from", "The Flying Flute", "and", "The Vibrant Violin", "very soon. Look out for our solo, duets and trios, music arranged for mixed instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Saxophone, Recorder, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, French Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass, Mini-bassoon, Tenoroon, Guitar etc. We have a spectacular variety of duet books, a gargantuan selection of festive books (including Christmas, Valentine’s and Halloween!), fun practice notebooks especially for your instrument, instrument-specific theory, including theory puzzles for very young players and even downloadable playalong and backing tracks and sheet music on our website. Just visit WildMusicPublications.com and for tweets on our latest books, why not follow us on Twitter? @wmpublications", "Testimonials", "Hi there - I'm just emailing you to tell you how much I love your Oboe duet books, especially the vast range of Christmas music! I have all of them! I'm an oboe and double bass teacher (I know!) based in Dublin, and I am very much a Christmas enthusiast. I'm known among my students for wearing Christmas socks 365 days a year (they've checked!!) I've taken on some double bass students this year, and I'll be buying your double bass Xmas duets to play with them. Given the brilliance of the oboe books, I'm really looking forward to it. Many thanks and keep up the good work! Eimear", "Hello - I love the arrangements. We just played some today! Have a lovely Christmas and thanks for providing beginner bassoonists with some great music! Pauline", "Hi there! I have been really impressed with your books! I have been wishing for a long time there was such a thing as instrument specific theory books, and now I've found them. I've also been very pleased with your Christmas books. I just wanted to tell you how great I think your books are! Thank you ever so much- I will continue to use you and to recommend you to others Janine xxx", "Your music books are great for beginners and improvers and the duet books are very well constructed. Ellen", "I am loving your books. Jessie" ]

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

[ "Hermann Broch achieved international recognition for his brilliant use of innovative literary techniques to present the entire range of human experience, from the biological to the metaphysical. Concerned with the problem of ethical responsibility in a world with no unified system of values, he turned to literature as the appropriate form for considering those human problems not subject to rational treatment.Late in life, Broch began questioning his artistic pursuits and turned from literature to devote himself to political theory. While he is well known and highly regarded throughout the world as a novelist, he was equally accomplished as an essayist. These six essays give us a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the twentieth century's most original thinkers." ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "Though best known to American scholars as an unsung master novelist (The Death of Virgil; The Sleepwalkers), Austrian-born Broch (1886-1951) also penned challenging, provocative essays. The six collected here, among the few to have been translated into English, represent the dominant themes in Broch's writings. For most of his life, the author concerned himself with the role of art in an era he felt was undergoing a \"dissolution of values.\" Indeed, all but one of these essays are based on Broch's belief that Western culture had lost its unifying value-set, and was thus floundering, ethically and esthetically, as it waited for the emergence of another prevalent set of values. Not surprisingly, he champions art that represents universal human experience; he repeatedly cites James Joyce's Ulysses as being uniquely of its time, even as it revived the principles of Homeric myth. In \"Evil in the Value-System of Art,\" Broch argues that kitsch, because it is imitative rather than original and seeks beauty rather than truth, is \"the evil in art.\" Broch's ideas and ideals are nothing if not rarified, but the rigor of his thought and the strength of his belief in art's ability-duty, even-to restore a culture's universal mythic knowledge is striking. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "Review", "\"Broch is the greatest novelist European literature has provided since Joyce.\" --", "George Steiner", "About the Author", "Hermann Broch", "was born in Vienna to a prosperous Jewish family in 1886. At the age of 41 he sold his family business and devoted himself to the study of philosophy and mathematics and began a career as a writer. Having escaped from Germany just before the outbreak of the Second World War, he lived most of the rest of his life in the United States. He died in New Haven in 1951.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "Embellish everything! Beadwork adds a touch of luxury to even the most everyday objects--and it's stylish, easy to do, and inexpensive. Inexperienced beaders will learn all-from stringing on thread and wire to making fringes and using a simple loom--and eagerly begin one of the 45 wildly fabulous projects. Lampshades, frames, pillows, candleholders and more, shown in 150 color photos, display the creative range of the craft. Every one looks magnificent." ]

[ "About the Author", "Asheville, NC" ]

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

[ "With the passing of his beloved grandfather, Monty Brewster inherits a long-anticipated million dollars. But he suddenly discovers that he can inherit seven times as much from his eccentric uncle if he spends every cent of his grandfather's money within a year. The carefree prospect of running through a fortune in order to receive an even greater windfall turns into a comic burden because of his uncle's stipulations: Monty must spend responsibly, showing good business sense, limiting his charitable contributions, and maintaining utter secrecy about the second inheritance.Can Monty run through the million according to his uncle's terms? His friends are aghast at his madcap extravagance — the gambling, the risky investments, the lavish parties — and Monty's romance with a banker's daughter is imperiled by his seemingly reckless spending. This sprightly comedy, originally published in 1902, offers an atmospheric picture of New York City at the turn of the twentieth century and its intriguing premise has served as the source of ten movie adaptations." ]

[ "About the Author", "Indiana native George Barr McCutcheon (1866–1928) found success with his first novel,", "Graustark: The Story of a Love Behind a Throne,", "which led to a series of five sequels, all set in a fictional East European country.", "Brewster's Millions,", "which has been adapted for the stage and screen, is his best-known work.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Brewster's Millions", "By George Barr McCutcheon, Jim Miller", "Dover Publications, Inc.", "Copyright © 2016 Dover Publications, Inc.All rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-486-80530-6", "Contents", "I. A Birthday Dinner, 1, II. Shades of Aladdin, 8, III. Mrs. and Miss Gray, 14, IV. A Second Will, 23, V. The Message from Jones, 33, VI. Monty Cristo, 46, VII. A Lesson in Tact, 58, VIII. The Forelock of Time, 64, IX. Love and a Prize-fight, 71, X. The Napoleon of Finance, 78, XI. Coals of Fire, 87, XII. Christmas Despair, 98, XIII. A Friend in Need, 106, XIV. Mrs. DeMille Entertains, 114, XV. The Cut Direct, 124, XVI. In the Sunny South, 136, XVII. The New Tenderfoot, 147, XVIII. The Prodigal at Sea, 155, XIX. One Hero and Another, 163, XX. Le Roi S'Amuse, 170, XXI. Fairyland, 182, XXII. Prince and Peasants, 191, XXIII. An Offer of Marriage, 200, XXIV. The Sheik's Strategy, 209, XXV. The Rescue of Peggy, 222, XXVI. The Mutiny, 230, XXVII. A Fair Traitor, 238, XXVIII. A Catastrophe, 248, XXIX. The Prodigal's Return, 257, XXX. The Promise of Thrift, 266, XXXI. How the Million Disappeared, 274, XXXII. The Night Before, 282, XXXIII. The Flight of Jones, 289, XXXIV. The Last Word, 298, CHAPTER 1", "A BIRTHDAY DINNER", "\"The Little Sons of the Rich\" were gathered about the long table in Pettingill's studio. There were nine of them present, besides Brewster. They were all young, more or less enterprising, hopeful, and reasonably sure of better things to come. Most of them bore names that meant something in the story of New York. Indeed, one of them had remarked, \"A man is known by the street that's named after him,\" and as he was a new member, they called him \"Subway.\"", "The most popular man in the company was young \"Monty\" Brewster. He was tall and straight and smooth-shaven. People called him \"clean-looking.\" Older women were interested in him because his father and mother had made a romantic runaway match, which was the talk of the town in the seventies, and had never been forgiven. Worldly women were interested in him because he was the only grandson of Edwin Peter Brewster, who was many times a millionaire, and Monty was fairly certain to be his heir — barring an absent-minded gift to charity. Younger women were interested for a much more obvious and simple reason: they liked him. Men also took to Monty because he was a good sportsman, a man among men, because he had a decent respect for himself and no great aversion to work.", "His father and mother had both died while he was still a child, and, as if to make up for his long relentlessness, the grandfather had taken the boy to his own house and had cared for him with what he called affection. After college and some months on the continent, however, Monty had preferred to be independent. Old Mr. Brewster had found him a place in the bank, but beyond this and occasional dinners, Monty asked for and received no favors. It was a question of work, and hard work, and small pay. He lived on his salary because he had to, but he did not resent his grandfather's attitude. He was better satisfied to spend his \"weakly salary,\" as he called it, in his own way than to earn more by dining seven nights a week with an old man who had forgotten he was ever young. It was less wearing, he said.", "Among the \"Little Sons of the Rich,\" birthdays were always occasions for feasting. The table was covered with dishes sent up from the French restaurant in the basement. The chairs were pushed back, cigarettes were lighted, men had their knees crossed. Then Pettingill got up.", "\"Gentlemen,\" he began, \"we are here to celebrate the twenty-fifth birthday of Mr. Montgomery Brewster. I ask you all to join me in drinking to his long life and happiness.\"", "\"No heel taps!\" some one shouted. \"Brewster! Brewster!\" all called at once.", "\"For he's a jolly good fellow, For he's a jolly good fellow!\"", "The sudden ringing of an electric bell cut off this flow of sentiment, and so unusual was the interruption that the ten members straightened up as if jerked into position by a string.", "\"The police!\" some one suggested. All faces were turned toward the door. A waiter stood there, uncertain whether to turn the knob or push the bolt.", "\"Damned nuisance!\" said Richard Van Winkle. \"I want to hear Brewster's speech.\"", "\"Speech! Speech!\" echoed everywhere. Men settled into their places.", "\"Mr. Montgomery Brewster,\" Pettingill introduced.", "Again the bell rang — long and loud.", "\"Reinforcements. I'll bet there's a patrol in the street,\" remarked Oliver Harrison.", "\"If it's only the police, let them in,\" said Pettingill. \"I thought it was a creditor.\"", "The waiter opened the door.", "\"Some one to see Mr. Brewster, sir,\" he announced.", "\"Is she pretty, waiter?\" called McCloud.", "\"He says he is Ellis, from your grandfather's, sir!\"", "\"My compliments to Ellis, and ask him to inform my grandfather that it's after banking hours. I'll see him in the morning,\" said Mr. Brewster, who had reddened under the jests of his companions.", "\"Grandpa doesn't want his Monty to stay out after dark,\" chuckled Subway Smith.", "\"It was most thoughtful of the old gentleman to have the man call for you with the perambulator,\" shouted Pettingill above the laughter. \"Tell him you've already had your bottle,\" added McCloud.", "\"Waiter, tell Ellis I'm too busy to be seen,\" com manded Brewster, and as Ellis went down in the elevator a roar followed him.", "\"Now, for Brewster's speech! — Brewster!\"", "Monty rose.", "\"Gentlemen, you seem to have forgotten for the moment that I am twenty-five years old this day, and that your remarks have been childish and wholly unbecoming the dignity of my age. That I have arrived at a period of discretion is evident from my choice of friends; that I am entitled to your respect is evident from my grandfathers notorious wealth. You have done me the honor to drink my health and to reassure me as to the inoffensiveness of approaching senility. Now I ask you all to rise and drink to 'The Little Sons of the Rich.' May the Lord love us!\"", "An hour later \"Rip\" Van Winkle and Subway Smith were singing \"Tell Me, Pretty Maiden,\" to the uncertain accompaniment of Pettingill's violin, when the electric bell again disturbed the company.", "\"For Heaven's sake!\" shouted Harrison, who had been singing \"With All Thy Faults I Love Thee Still,\" to Pettingill's lay figure.", "\"Come home with me, grandson, come home with me now,\" suggested Subway Smith.", "\"Tell Ellis to go to Halifax,\" commanded Montgomery, and again Ellis took the elevator downward. His usually impassive face now wore a look of anxiety, and twice he started to return to the top floor, shaking his head dubiously. At last he climbed into a hansom and reluctantly left the revelers behind. He knew it was a birthday celebration, and it was only half-past twelve in the morning.", "At three o'clock the elevator made another trip to the top floor and Ellis rushed over to the unfriendly doorbell. This time there was stubborn determination in his face. The singing ceased and a roar of laughter followed the hush of a moment or two.", "\"Come in!\" called a hearty voice, and Ellis strode firmly into the studio.", "\"You are just in time for a 'night-cap,' Ellis,\" cried Harrison, rushing to the footman's side.' Ellis, stolidly facing the young man, lifted his hand.", "\"No, thank you, sir,\" he said, respectfully. \"Mr. Montgomery, if you'll excuse me for breaking in, I'd like to give you three messages I've brought here to-night.\"", "\"You're a faithful old chap,\" said Subway Smith, thickly. \"Hanged if I'd do A. D. T. work till three A. M. for anybody.\"", "\"I came at ten, Mr. Montgomery, with a message from Mr. Brewster, wishing you many happy returns of the day, and with a check from him for one thousand dollars. Here's the check, sir. I'll give my messages in the order I received them, sir, if you please. At twelve-thirty o'clock, I came with a message from Dr. Gower, sir, who had been called in — —\"", "\"Called in?\" gasped Montgomery, turning white.", "\"Yes, sir, Mr. Brewster had a sudden heart attack at half-past eleven, sir. The doctor sent word by me, sir, that he was at the point of death. My last message — —\"", "\"Good Lord!\"", "\"This time I bring a message from Rawles, the butler, asking you to come to Mr. Brewster's house at once — if you can, sir — I mean, if you will, sir,\" Ellis interjected apologetically. Then, with his gaze directed steadily over the heads of the subdued \"Sons,\" he added, impressively:", "\"Mr. Brewster is dead, sir.\"", "CHAPTER 2", "SHADES OF ALADDIN", "Montgomery Brewster no longer had \"prospects.\" People could not now point him out with the remark that some day he would come into a million or two. He had \"realized,\" as Oliver Harrison would have put it. Two days after his grandfather's funeral a final will and testament was read, and, as was expected, the old banker atoned for the hardships Robert Brewster and his wife had endured by bequeathing one million dollars to their son Montgomery. It was his without a restriction, without an admonition, without an incumbrance. There was not a suggestion as to how it should be handled by the heir. The business training the old man had given him was synonymous with conditions not expressed in the will. The dead man believed that he had drilled into the youth an unmistakable conception of what was expected of him in life; if he failed in these expectations the misfortune would be his alone to bear; a road had been carved out for him and behind him stretched a long line of guide-posts whose laconic instructions might be ignored but never forgotten. Edwin Peter Brewster evidently made his will with the sensible conviction that it was necessary for him to die before anybody else could possess his money, and that, once dead, it would be folly for him to worry over the way in which beneficiaries might choose to manage their own affairs.", "The house in Fifth Avenue went to a sister, together with a million or two, and the residue of the estate found kindly disposed relatives who were willing to keep it from going to the Home for Friendless Fortunes. Old Mr. Brewster left his affairs in order. The will nominated Jerome Buskirk as executor, and he was instructed, in conclusion, to turn over to Montgomery Brewster, the day after the will was probated, securities to the amount of one million dollars, provided for in clause four of the instrument. And so it was that on the 26th of September young Mr. Brewster had an unconditional fortune thrust upon him, weighted only with the suggestion of crêpe that clung to it.", "Since his grandfather's death he had been staying at the gloomy old Brewster house in Fifth Avenue, paying but two or three hurried visits to the rooms at Mrs. Gray's, where he had made his home. The gloom of death still darkened the Fifth Avenue place, and there was a stillness, a gentle stealthiness about the house that made him long for more cheerful companionship. He wondered dimly if a fortune always carried the suggestion of tube-roses. The richness and strangeness of it all hung about him unpleasantly. He had had no extravagant affection for the grim old dictator who was dead, yet his grandfather was a man and had commanded his respect. It seemed brutal to leave him out of the reckoning — to dance on the grave of the mentor who had treated him well. The attitude of the friends who clapped him on the back, of the newspapers which congratulated him, of the crowd that expected him to rejoice, repelled him. It seemed a tragic comedy, haunted by a severe dead face. He was haunted, too, by memories, and by a sharp regret for his own foolish thoughtlessness. Even the fortune itself weighed upon him at moments with a half-defined melancholy.", "Yet the situation was not without its compensations. For several days when Ellis called him at seven, he would answer him and thank fortune that he was not required at the bank that morning. The luxury of another hour of sleep seemed the greatest perquisite of wealth. His morning mail amused him at first, for since the newspapers had published his prosperity to the world he was deluged with letters. Requests for public or private charity were abundant, but most of his correspondents were generous and thought only of his own good. For three days he was in a hopeless state of bewilderment. He was visited by reporters, photographers, and ingenious strangers who benevolently offered to invest his money in enterprises with certified futures. When he was not engaged in declining a gold mine in Colorado, worth five million dollars, marked down to four hundred and fifty, he was avoiding a guileless inventor who offered to sacrifice the secrets of a marvelous device for three hundred dollars, or denying the report that he had been tendered the presidency of the First National Bank.", "Oliver Harrison stirred him out early one morning and, while the sleepy millionaire was rubbing his eyes and still dodging the bombshell that a dream anarchist had hurled from the pinnacle of a bedpost, urged him in excited, confidential tones to take time by the forelock and prepare for possible breach of promise suits. Brewster sat on the edge of the bed and listened to diabolical stories of how conscienceless females had fleeced innocent and even godly men of wealth. From the bathroom, between splashes, he retained Harrison by the year, month, day and hour, to stand between him and blackmail.", "The directors of the bank met and adopted resolutions lamenting the death of their late president, passed the leadership on to the first vice-president and speedily adjourned. The question of admitting Monty to the directory was brought up and discussed, but it was left for Time to settle.", "One of the directors was Col. Prentiss Drew, \"the railroad magnate\" of the newspapers. He had shown a fondness for young Mr. Brewster, and Monty had been a frequent visitor at his house. Colonel Drew called him \"my dear boy,\" and Monty called him \"a bully old chap,\" though not in his presence. But the existence of Miss Barbara Drew may have had something to do with the feeling between the two men.", "As he left the directors' room, on the afternoon of the meeting, Colonel Drew came up to Monty, who had notified the officers of the bank that he was leaving.", "\"Ah, my dear boy,\" said the Colonel, shaking the young man's hand warmly, \"now you have a chance to show what you can do. You have a fortune and, with judgment, you ought to be able to triple it. If I can help you in any way, come and see me.\"", "Monty thanked him.", "\"You'll be bored to death by the raft of people who have ways to spend your money,\" continued the Colonel. \"Don't listen to any of them. Take your time. You'll have a new chance to make money every day of your life, so go slowly. I'd have been rich years and years ago if I'd had sense enough to run away from promoters. They'll all try to get a whack at your money. Keep your eye open, Monty. The rich young man is always a tempting morsel.\" After a moment's reflection, he added/ Won't you come out and dine with us to-morrow night ?\"", "CHAPTER 3", "MRS. AND MISS GRAY", "Mrs. Gray lived in Fortieth Street. For years Montgomery Brewster had regarded her quiet, old-fashioned home as his own. The house had once been her grandfather's, and it was one of the pioneers in that part of the town. It was there she was born; in its quaint old parlor she was married; and all her girlhood, her brief wedded life, and her widowhood were connected with it. Mrs. Gray and Montgomery's mother had been schoolmates and playmates, and their friendship endured. When old Edwin Peter Brewster looked about for a place to house his orphaned grandson, Mrs. Gray begged him to let her care for the little fellow. He was three years older than her Margaret, and the children grew up as brother and sister. Mr. Brewster was generous in providing for the boy. While he was away at college, spending money in a manner that caused the old gentleman to marvel at his own liberality, Mrs. Gray was well paid for the unused but well-kept apartments, and there never was a murmur of complaint from Edwin Peter Brewster. He was hard, but he was not niggardly.", "It had been something of a struggle for Mrs. Gray to make both ends meet. The property in Fortieth Street was her only possession. But little money had come to her at her husband's death, and an unfortunate speculation of his had swept away all that had fallen to her from her father, the late Judge Merriweather. For years she kept the old home unencumbered, teaching French and English until Margaret was well in her teens. The girl was sent to one of the good old boarding-schools on the Hudson and came out well prepared to help her mother in the battle to keep the wolf down and appearances up. Margaret was rich in friendships; and pride alone stood between her and the advantages they offered. Good-looking, bright, and cheerful, she knew no natural privations. With a heart as light and joyous as a May morning, she faced adversity as though it was a pleasure, and no one would have suspected that even for a moment her courage wavered.", "(Continues...)", "Excerpted from", "Brewster's Millions", "by", "George Barr McCutcheon, Jim Miller", ". Copyright © 2016 Dover Publications, Inc.. Excerpted by permission of Dover Publications, Inc.. 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." ]

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[ "CCH's Federal Tax Study Manual is designed to enhance learning and improve comprehension for students of federal tax. Clear and concise summaries along with hundreds of review questions and answers help students understand the complexities of today's tax laws. Designed as an extra aid for students using CCH's industry-leading tax textbooks, the Study Manual highlights and reinforces the key tax concepts presented in: CCH's Federal Taxation: Comprehensive Topics, CCH's Federal Taxation: Basic Principles and CCH's Principles of Business Taxation. The CCH Federal Tax Study Manual provides students with an approach that combines self-study with programmed learning. Throughout the Study Manual, main concepts are presented in a concise yet thorough fashion, allowing students to focus on and apply pertinent information. Chapter-by-chapter summaries and easy-to-read outlines highlight the indepth textbook explanations. Objective questions and problems (with solutions provided) are structured to help students master, apply and later review materials presented in each chapter." ]

[ "About the Author", "Edward C. Foth, Ph.D., CPA, is an Associate Professor and Administrator of the Master of Science in Taxation Program at DePaul University. He is a contributing author to the CCH Federal Taxation: Basic Principles and CCH Federal Taxation: Comprehensive Topics textbooks, and co-author of CCH's S Corporations Guide tax research subscription service. He is also a contributing author to Delaney's CPA Examination Review." ]

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[ "Sunbeams: Or The Sunny Side Of Life is a book written by Charles W. Scarff and published in 1906. The book is a collection of short stories, essays, and poems that focus on the positive aspects of life. The author aims to spread joy and optimism through his writing and encourages readers to look on the bright side of things. The book is divided into several sections, each with its own theme, such as nature, love, and friendship. The stories and poems are written in a simple, straightforward style, making them easy to read and understand. The book is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers with its uplifting messages and positive outlook on life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work." ]

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[ "The J.S Workout is a variety of exercises put together and performed by Jamie Senat during his 90 day challenge. After tackling and surpassing his challenge he created The J.S Workout to provide information on how he was able to increase his size as well as tips, diet, planning, and building your muscle mass with and without weights." ]

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[ "A young girl who yearns to feel more confident in who she is finds inspiration through beautiful gemstones. She learns helpful coping skills along the way which become new gemstones for her. Will she decide to make her ideas come true with newfound confidence?" ]

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[ "Double album-matching folio containing 29 songs, including: The Chase * Dancing with a Rich Man * Did You Ever Think * Home Alone * I Believe I Can Fly * I'm Your Angel * Looking for Love * Money Makes the World Go Round * One Man * We Ride * When a Woman's Fed Up." ]

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

[ "This convenient study guide, designed from the student's perspective, provides all the tools your students need to maximize their learning experience in the classroom, on professional exams and, ultimately, within the field of HRM. Chapter objectives, chapter outlines, and study questions aid in review with answer keys for immediate feedback." ]

[ "About the Author", "Dr. Robert L. Mathis is professor emeritus of management at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Born and raised in Texas, he received his BBA and MBA from Texas Tech University and a Ph.D. in Management and Organization from the University of Colorado. At UNO, he has received the \"Excellence in Teaching\" award. Dr. Mathis has co-authored several books and published numerous articles covering a variety of topics. He also has held national offices in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and served as president of the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). In addition, he is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by HRCI. He has had extensive consulting experiences with organizations of all sizes and in a variety of areas. Firms assisted have been in the telecommunications, telemarketing, financial, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and utility industries. Dr. Mathis has extensive specialized consulting experience in establishing or revising compensation plans for small- and medium-sized firms. Internationally, he has consulting and training experience with organizations in Australia, Lithuania, Romania, Moldova, and Taiwan.Dr. John H. Jackson is professor of management at the University of Wyoming. Born in Alaska, he received his BBA and MBA from Texas Tech University. He worked in the telecommunications industry in human resources management for several years before completing his PhD in Management and Organization at the University of Colorado. During his academic career, Dr. Jackson authored six other college texts and more than 50 articles and papers, including those appearing in ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW, JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, and HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING. He has consulted with a variety of organizations on HR and management development matters and has served as an expert witness in a number of HR-related cases. At the University of Wyoming, he served four terms as department head in the Department of Management and Marketing. Dr. Jackson received the university's highest teaching award and has been recognized for his work with two-way interactive television for MBA students. Two Wyoming governors have appointed him to the Wyoming Business Council and the Workforce Development Council. Dr. Jackson serves as president of Silverwood Ranches, Inc." ]

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[ "The fourth edition of this classic book provides a comprehensive treatise on the design and construction of swimming pools, both public and private. Significantly revised, it covers planning, materials, design, construction and finishing, water circulation and treatment, energy conservation, maintenance and repairs. This is a standard book for all civil engineers who need to design and construct swimming pools, and a useful reference on the design of water-retaining structures." ]

[ "Review", "`...an excellent starting point for anybody involved in the design, construction or maintenance of swimming pools.' ASI Journal December 2000", "`...cover many common construction programmes in a clear concise manner.' ASI Journal December 2000", "`...This book is truly a valuable, comprehensive standard reference on the topic.' Concrete November/December 2000", "About the Author", "Philip H. Perkins" ]

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[ "Welcome back to the second volume of The Amant Chronicles. Amant has finally uncovered the answer to what is on F Deck on the ship, but this only creates more questions as the mystery deepens. Add to the aggravation, the increasing tensions surrounding Brad and Amant retreats to her Psy Logs. Jennifer’s granddaughter Zaborah, is now her focus. As the first natural born Qyron-Human, Zaborah faces unique challenges and Amant uncovers a very dark secret not just with Zaborah, but about herself…" ]

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[ "Within watersheds, social, economical, political and physical subsystems interact. While making decisions, decision makers should be aware of such interactions as any new policy will not only affect one subsystem. To see if a specific management policy is proper, an integrated study is needed of complicated water management system in the basin, considering major physical, social, economical and political aspects of it. System Dynamics provides a unique framework for integrating the disparate physical and social systems important to water resource management and can be used to comprehend the interaction of different drivers of the problem. Here, this approach is used to find, for different scenarios, how various options of demand management and population control can be more effective when combined with transbasin water diversions, increasing water storage capacity and controlling of groundwater withdrawal in the river basin. A simulation model is built based on Causal Loop Diagrams of the watershed problem to comprehend the dynamic and interrelated characteristic of the system, and convey experiences, lessons learned, and perceptions gained through the model development process." ]

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[ "Brannan provides engineers with both an introduction to, and a survey of, modern methods, applications, and theory of a powerful mathematical apparatus that will help them in the field. Section exercises of varying levels of difficulty give them hands-on experience in modeling, analysis, and computer experimentation. New coverage is included on series solutions of second order linear equations, partial differential equations and Fourier Solutions, and boundary value problems and Sturm-Liouville Theory. The companion ODE Architect CD arms them with a user-friendly software tool for computing numerical approximations to solutions of systems of differential equations, and for constructing component plots, direction fields, and phase portraits. Physical representations of dynamical systems and animations available in the ODE Architect enable engineers to visualize solutions routinely." ]

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[ "Practical support to building a successful business which suits your needs as a busy woman. Learn from the achievements and sometimes mistakes of others who have built profitable businesses. From taking your ideas to complete business start up this step by step guide will enable you to achieve your business dreams." ]

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[ "Three manuscripts in one book:", "French for Beginners: Learn French in 30 Days Without Wasting Time", "French for Beginners: Learn French in 30 Days Without Wasting Time", "Intermediate French: The Fast-Track Guide to Mastering French in 30 Days", "Intermediate French: The Fast-Track Guide to Mastering French in 30 Days", "Advanced French: The Step By Step Guide to Perfecting Your Grammar, Speaking, and Comprehension Skills", "Advanced French: The Step By Step Guide to Perfecting Your Grammar, Speaking, and Comprehension Skills", "Learn French the playful way as you join Martin in his journey through France, and gain a solid foundation in the language, thanks to helpful dialogues and real-life situations.", "With the first part of this book, you will:", "Learn a brief history of the French language", "Learn a brief history of the French language", "Discover the alphabet, accents, pronunciation tips, word order, etc.", "Discover the alphabet, accents, pronunciation tips, word order, etc.", "See examples of all kinds of logical fallacies so you can laugh (inside) as your opponent gets stuck in them", "See examples of all kinds of logical fallacies so you can laugh (inside) as your opponent gets stuck in them", "Meet new people, learn noun genders", "Meet new people, learn noun genders", "Learn traveling lingo", "Learn traveling lingo", "Go shopping in a French market and learn all about food", "Go shopping in a French market and learn all about food", "Go sightseeing with Martin", "Go sightseeing with Martin", "Have a house party – invitations, family members, and how to address them", "Have a house party – invitations, family members, and how to address them", "Enjoy a restaurant excursion, talk with waiters and other diners", "Enjoy a restaurant excursion, talk with waiters and other diners", "Discuss your past, time expressions, months/seasons", "Discuss your past, time expressions, months/seasons", "Take a helpful revision quiz to see how you’ve done", "Take a helpful revision quiz to see how you’ve done", "And much, much more!", "And much, much more!", "Get ready to learn this fascinating language, its history, and its impact on the culture we’ve grown to love in France! In this course, you’ll be poised to learn many everyday phrases, greetings, questions, travel help, and much more.", "In the second part of this book, you will:", "Skip the tedious exercises that frustrate more than teach?", "Skip the tedious exercises that frustrate more than teach?", "Find out how to get around in French cities and towns with ease?", "Find out how to get around in French cities and towns with ease?", "Discover French literature and other cultural aspects of France?", "Discover French literature and other cultural aspects of France?", "Become comfortable around other French speakers, handling everyday situations with ease?", "Become comfortable around other French speakers, handling everyday situations with ease?", "Gain confidence in online situations as well as one-on-one personal encounters?", "Gain confidence in online situations as well as one-on-one personal encounters?", "This course will get you there! Filled with apt lessons, walk with Emmy as she experienced living and working in France; she’ll lead you on adventures and provide insights you won’t find in other language books. Her valuable hints offer ways to learn more quickly, and the exercises will help hone your skills to a fine point!", "In the third part of this book, you will:", "Become a masterful speaker of French?", "Become a masterful speaker of French?", "Finally jump the hurdles keeping you from fluency in this beautiful language.", "Finally jump the hurdles keeping you from fluency in this beautiful language.", "Handle every situation with poise when in France or French-speaking countries?", "Handle every situation with poise when in France or French-speaking countries?", "Enjoy this advanced course instead of trudging through a boring one?", "Enjoy this advanced course instead of trudging through a boring one?", "Become absolutely confident in your ability to blend in when abroad?", "Become absolutely confident in your ability to blend in when abroad?", "And much, much more!", "And much, much more!", "Click the “add to cart” button, and begin your journey to learning and mastering the gorgeous French language!" ]

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[ "This plot reeks!The Stink Squad unearths an evil plot at the Museum of Ancient Sniffstory. Someone has stolen the Golden Nose of King Tustinkhamen, an Egyptian artifact so powerful it can smell into the future. How can the Stink Squad find the thief in a museum packed with suspects? There's Gnarla the fortune-smeller, Professor Feeble, who's hard-of-smelling, and his sharp young assistant, Vinscent Slick. But the Stink Squad is running out of time. They've got to find the Golden Nose -- before the mummy of King Tustinkhamen finds them!" ]

[ "About the Author", "Katherine Pebley O'Neal", "has written many magazine stories for children and one other book, in addition to the Stink Squad series. She has even been a fifth-grade teacher. Her favorite smells are fresh flowers, new rubber tires, and cinnamon apple cider. She lives in Colorado with her husband, three sons, and daughter. They all think odors are funny, especially the ones they create themselves." ]

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[ "Coleman and Vaughn love going to see the animals at the zoo. Today, the animals give the boys some smelly surprises that no one expected. Even baby chicks join the fun as the brothers visit the TOOT Zoo.", "Net proceeds from sales of this book go to Coleman and Vaughn’s college fund." ]

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[ "Janessa and Melody Cross make people uncomfortable. Everyone instinctively feels there is something wrong with the co-dependent siblings. The unsolved murder of their little sister deeply affected them at a young age. They now struggle to lead functional lives. Everything they know about themselves is about to be shattered as their past resurfaces. Will they get to the truth before their sanity unravels?" ]

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[ "No matter what recordable CD hardware you own, this ultimate guide to using and troubleshooing your equipment shows you how to make the most of its capabilities. Most people use recordable CDs to back up and store huge data files, but you can also cut your own music CDs, make greeting cards, baby books, wedding albums, design family trees, archive important documents, and more! The Hewlett-Packard Official Recordable CD Handbook walks you through everything from choosing a system that suits your needs and recording your first CD to getting the most out of your investment." ]

[ "Amazon.com Review", "You can't beat a compact disc recorder, also known as a \"CD burner,\" as an accessory for your home computer. With it, you can make backups of your data and software, transfer files among computers without a network, and compile music CDs containing all your favorite songs. In an office environment, you can take presentations on the road, make demo disks for customers, and lots more.", "Hewlett-Packard Official Recordable CD Handbook", "shows how to select a CD burner and use it to maximum effect. With remarkable brand neutrality, Mark Chambers explains how to configure a CD recorder, use the most popular software for controlling one, and put it to use in interesting home and office recording projects.", "Chambers offers no-nonsense buying advice (\"For most of us, 4x is fast enough\"), straightforward hardware configuration instructions with lots of illustrations, conceptual information about how the CD-recording process works, and precise directions for using recording software. He's not stingy with procedures for you to follow, but you might value more highly his explanatory text. In that prose, Chambers offers facts and hints you can use to get your system out of any jam it might get into, and properly optimized once it's running. The projects described in these pages are cool, too: Chambers shows how to create a CD that contains resources for new employees, record a video CD (VCD), and combine music and video on a single disk.", "--David Wall", "Topics covered:", "All aspects of installing, configuring, and using a CD recorder. With its emphasis on PCs running Microsoft Windows 9x, this book shows how to hook up a CD recorder and get it to work well. A large part of the how-to material deals with Adaptec Easy CD Creator, a popular software package for configuring and burning CDs. Specific instructions for various recording projects conclude this book.", "From the Publisher", "Prices for recordable CD hardware are falling, making this powerful tool available to more and more users.", "Discover hundreds of helpful tips for choosing, setting up, recording, and troubleshooting your new CD-R or CD-RW hardware.", "Explore some fun and creative uses for recordable CD, in addition to backing up your hard drive, through 7 different projects.", "From the Back Cover", "Official Recordable CD Handbook Record Your Creativity on CD Whether you're looking to buy or upgrade a recordable CD drive or to make the most of the one you already own, you'll find all the information you need in this official Hewlett-Packard handbook.", "Understand the difference between CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW", "Understand the difference between CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW", "See how recordable CDs stack up against Zip, Jaz, and other storage media", "See how recordable CDs stack up against Zip, Jaz, and other storage media", "Select and install the best recordable CD drive for your needs", "Select and install the best recordable CD drive for your needs", "\"Burn\" CDs using step-by-step directions for Easy CD Creator, DirectCD, and Toast", "\"Burn\" CDs using step-by-step directions for Easy CD Creator, DirectCD, and Toast", "Get up to speed on basic tasks, from backing up files to archiving vinyl records", "Get up to speed on basic tasks, from backing up files to archiving vinyl records", "Tackle advanced projects, such as recording video CDs and creating custom labels", "Tackle advanced projects, such as recording video CDs and creating custom labels", "Packed with sound advice, step-by-step instructions, and fun projects, this engaging guide will help you make the most of recordable CD technology, from putting together a digital photo album or family tree to creating employee records or a portable multimedia presentation. www.idgbooks.com", "About the Author", "About the Author Mark L. Chambers has been a computer book author, technical writer, and consultant for more than 15 years. His many books include The Recordable CD Bible, Computer Gamer's Bible, Hewlett-Packard Official Printer Handbook, and Building a PC For Dummies. Foreword by John Spofford, General Manager, Colorado Personal Storage Solutions, Hewlett-Packard Company.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Coaching High School Volleyball is a useful guide to the nuts and bolts of training freshman, JV and varsity teams. Author Tod Mattox, a veteran high school coach, provides guidelines for establishing a good practice culture, building a foundation for continued success and training skills. He shares his go-to drills and puts them into context, explaining when they should be used, what they will accomplish, how they can be varied for different age groups and why they are his favorites. This book will help to provide your players with a season full of fast, fun and productive practices." ]

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[ "Bangladesh is the world's eighth most populous country. It has more inhabitants than either Russia or Japan, and its national language, Bengali, ranks sixth in the world in terms of native speakers. Founded in 1971, Bangladesh is a relatively young nation, but the Bengal Delta region has been a major part of international life for more than 2,000 years, whether as an important location for trade or through its influence on Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim life. Yet the country rarely figures in global affairs or media, except in stories about floods, poverty, or political turmoil.", "The Bangladesh Reader", "does what those portrayals do not: It illuminates the rich historical, cultural, and political permutations that have created contemporary Bangladesh, and it conveys a sense of the aspirations and daily lives of Bangladeshis.", "Intended for travelers, students, and scholars, the", "Reader", "encompasses first-person accounts, short stories, historical documents, speeches, treaties, essays, poems, songs, photographs, cartoons, paintings, posters, advertisements, maps, and a recipe. Classic selections familiar to many Bangladeshis—and essential reading for those who want to know the country—are juxtaposed with less-known pieces. The selections are translated from a dozen languages; many have not been available in English until now. Featuring eighty-three images, including seventeen in color,", "The Bangladesh Reader", "is an unprecedented, comprehensive introduction to the South Asian country's turbulent past and dynamic present." ]

[ "Review", "“This revelatory volume brings alive Bangladesh’s tormented history and vibrant culture through a selection of excerpts and illustrations from works of history, journalism, literature, and visual art.”―", "Andrew J. Nathan", ",", "Foreign Affairs", "“Here are the key reasons I found the volume very useful: (a) before this, the history of Bangladesh was a mere appendage to what happened in India and later Pakistan. Its politics was looked at as a mere response to the stimuli provided by India and Pakistan. This book is the first attempt on a grand scale to make the history and politics of Bangladesh stand on its own feet, (b) it is as wide as it is deep. It is wide in the sense that it covers the entire history of this nation from the ancient times until today.”―", "Subhajyoti Ray", ",", "Economic and Political Weekly", "“This is a unique, impressive and imaginative approach to compiling a volume of this nature. . . . Does", "The Bangladesh Reader", "fulfill and even exceed our expectations at times? Insofar as it is possible to compile a general text on the eighth most populous nation on earth, the answer is an emphatic yes.'―", "Ali Raza", ",", "Dawn", "“The essays, stories, reports, documents, photographs and cartoons in this volume offer an escape from the stereotypes and a real encounter with the country and its people. The way the editors have ensured this is remarkably refreshing. The result is more rewarding than dry academic research or journalistic simplifications.”―", "Ashishis Chakrabarti", ",", "Telegraph India", "“The latest addition to Duke University Press’ World Readers series is a gem. It offers both general readers and specialists an unprecedented and much-needed array of information, voices, images and perspectives on Bangladesh’s history, politics and culture. . . . Overall, this is a hugely impressive feat of scholarship for which the two editors should be congratulated.”―", "David Lewis", ",", "Pacific Affairs", "\"", "The Reader", "is exceptional because of the eyes of the editors for details of everyday life and the pot-pourri nature of the entries. ...The two distinguished scholars compile the rich narratives with an eye for the ordinary. It is this subaltern view that gives the", "Reader", "its distinctive character. While other compilers look for the contributions of the most scholarly and the well-known writers, the", "Reader", "provides voices to the voiceless, it gives them a rightful place, and they remain not in the margin, but in the mainstream. The weaving of the illustrations, reports, stories and scholarly pieces produce a compendium that should be a mandatory reading for anyone interested in understanding where and how Bangladesh came from. The innovative style of this compendium is of great value and the", "Reader", "sets a standard for inclusivity.\"―", "Habibul Haque Khondker", ",", "Asian Journal of Social Science", "Review", "\"There is nothing else like", "The Bangladesh Reader", ". The range of materials included is stunning, and the volume conveys the feeling of Bangladesh speaking for itself, in many voices. The", "Reader", "will definitely be a useful introduction for people who know little or nothing about the country. It also has much to offer people who know a great deal about it. I have studied Bangladesh for years, and I learned a lot reading through this volume.\" -- David Ludden, author of ―", "Early Capitalism and Local History in South India", "About the Author", "Meghna Guhathakurta is Executive Director of Research Initiatives Bangladesh, a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes research on poverty alleviation in Bangladesh.", "Willem van Schendel is Professor of Modern Asian History at the University of Amsterdam and Head of the South Asia Department at the International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "THE BANGLADESH READER", "HISTORY, CULTURE, POLITICS", "By Meghna Guhathakurta, Willem van Schendel", "Duke University Press", "Copyright © 2013 Duke University PressAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-8223-5318-8", "Contents", "List of Illustrations......................................................xiAcknowledgments............................................................xvIntroduction...............................................................1I Voices from Bangladesh...................................................7II Early Histories.........................................................31III Colonial Encounters....................................................71IV Partition and Pakistan..................................................157V War and Independence.....................................................221VI Dilemmas of Nationhood..................................................291VII Contemporary Culture...................................................367VIII The Development Gaze..................................................411IX Bangladesh beyond Borders...............................................469Suggestions for Further Reading............................................521Acknowledgment of Copyrights and Sources...................................527Index......................................................................541", "Excerpt", "CHAPTER 1", "Voices from Bangladesh", "We begin", "The Bangladesh Reader", "with a few contemporary voices—Bangladeshis speaking their minds about issues that are important tothem today: their work, their hopes for the future, their dissatisfactions,and their spiritual aspirations. These voices stand for the tens ofmillions of articulate citizens of Bangladesh and give a taste of one oftheir great talents: self-expression.", "Becoming a Village Photographer", "Sabina Yasmin Sathi", "The media image of Bangladesh tends toward the somber, if not tragic. Floods, cyclones,mass poverty, political instability, corruption, and underdevelopment figureprominently in most media coverage of the country. To challenge this unbalancedview, a group of young media activists started a quest to find positive stories aboutBangladesh, stories that spoke to the remarkable achievements of ordinary peoplein rural Bangladesh. In their quest they came across physically handicapped peoplewho started a green revolution by using natural fertilizers, women who took torepairing cycles to send their children to school, and singers who claimed that theirmystical songs eased two kinds of hunger: physical and mental. Here is the storyof a teenage girl who refused to believe that her destiny should be determined byanyone but herself.", "My name is Sabina Yasmin Sathi and I am seventeen years old. I come fromthe village of Akua, located in the union of Shohodebpur, in Kalihati", "upazila", "[subdistrict], Tangail district. My father was a poor", "madrasha", "[Islamic school]teacher. He wanted me to study in the madrasha as well. My mother and Idid not want that. So I got admitted to the local high school instead. In theyear 2001, I took a course in photography under the science curriculum ofthe mass education program. Later I took a loan, bought my own camera,and started to take pictures.", "At first my father objected because he feared social pressure. But laterhe relented. Besides, my mother supported me all the time and that wasmy strength. Many neighbors spread the word that I was engaging in un-Islamic behavior. Taking pictures is against Islam, they said. But others sawthat I was spending the money I earned toward my own education. I nolonger depended on my parents to pay for my schooling.", "At a certain point in time I became the pride of my village. I am nowcalled to photograph many events in my village and also villages aroundme. When young girls seek admission to a school or college, they need apassport-size photograph. They seek my help. UNICEF did a photo essay onme once.", "Translated from Bengali by Meghna Guhathakurta.", "Wait for a While, Death!", "Abdul Gofur Hali", "In this poem—written in 1997—Abdul Gofur Hali addresses death and evokes lifeas a chance to reach for the divine. He follows a poetic tradition in Bangladesh whenhe describes himself as \"crazy.\" Gofur is a well-known representative of a popularmystical Islamic (Sufi) movement known as Maijbhandari. This movement veneratesthe Muslim saint of Maijbhandar, a small town in the southeastern district ofChittagong.", "Wait for a while, death,    Let me behold my true self a little longer.    My soul has found its playmate    And is still busy playing,    Don't be so harsh as to destroy    The mating of soul and god.    When the soul comes home after playing,    Then go and show yourself.    Don't you remember your own words?    This bond abides through ages.    Crazy Gofur wonders:    What did I do in the name of playing?    Human life quivers    Like a drop of water on a taro leaf.", "Translated from Bengali by Hans Harder.", "Telephone Ladies and Social Business", "Muhammad Yunus", "The Grameen Bank (gram means village in Bengali) is an institution that providessmall loans to poor people who do not qualify for traditional bank loans becausethey lack collateral. Its founder, Muhammad Yunus, has been exceptionallysuccessful in promoting his ideas about microcredit (or microfinance) and socialbusiness worldwide. Today his method is widely eulogized and also criticized. TheGrameen approach spawned one of Bangladesh's most powerful conglomerates ofinstitutions, and Yunus became one of the country's best-known citizens. In 2006the Grameen Bank and Yunus shared the Nobel Peace Prize. In this excerpt from thespeech he gave to accept another prize, the World Information Society Award, heexplains some of his ideas.", "All you need to do is to find a business model where ICT [information andcommunication technology] can become an income-generating activity tothe poor. I tried this through [putt]ing mobile phones in the hands of thepoor women in Bangladesh. It worked beautifully. Almost everybody thatI shared my thoughts [with] about getting poor women involved in mobilephone business thought: this is an idea which may fit into a science fiction,but not in a real situation of Bangladesh.", "But poor women responded to my idea with enthusiasm. They learnedquickly how to handle the phone, and the business. Today there are 200,000telephone ladies in Bangladesh, earning a good income for their familiesand contributing USD 11 million worth of revenue per month to GrameenPhone, the mobile phone company.", "Grameen Phone found the women in Grameen Bank network so reliableas business partners, that it has now launched another programmewith them. This time ... poor women [not only will sell the airtime, theywill also sell telephone connections for new subscribers, receive moneyon behalf of the company from the subscribers for replenishment of theiraccounts, and replace their prepaid card completely. This is a case of win-win-winsituation from all three sides, the mobile phone company, the subscribersand the poor women.", "Grameen Bank now serves over 6 million borrowers, 96 per cent ofwhom are women. The number of these borrowers will reach 8 million bythe end of this year [2006], and 12 million by the end of 2010. The numberof telephone ladies is expected to reach 400,000 by the end of this year, andexceed one million by 2010....", "We have been emphasizing the importance of sending the childrento school since we began our work in the mid seventies. Our social programme,known as \"Sixteen Decisions,\" includes this. Not only 100 per centof the children of Grameen families started going to school, now many ofthem are going to medical schools, engineering schools, universities, etc.Grameen Bank provides them with student loans. There are more than10,000 students at high levels of education who are financed by GrameenBank's education loans.", "We are in the process of setting up a technology promotion fund incollaboration with Mr Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel of Saudi Arabia, toprovide financing to innovative adaptation of already designed technology,provide venture capital and loans to produce and market these technologies.I am expecting that ICT will be an area of technology, which the innovatorswill give high priority.", "Two years back, Grameen Bank launched a special programme to giveloans to beggars. We did not impose any of our existing rules on them.Their loans are interest-free. They can pay whatever amount they wish,whenever they want to pay. When the first loan is repaid they can take asecond loan, usually a bigger loan, and so on. With this money they turnthemselves into door-to-door sales persons. It is up to them to decide whenthey should give up begging. We now have over 70,000 beggars in this programmeand it will reach 100,000 by the end of the year....", "I strongly feel that we can create a poverty-free world. The basic ingredientof overcoming poverty is packed inside each of the individual humanbeings, including the poorest human being. All we need to do is to help theperson to unleash this energy and creativity. Once this can be done, povertywill be history. It will disappear very fast. The only place in the worldwhere poverty may exist will be the poverty museums, no longer in humansociety.", "We need to reconceptualize the business world to make sure it contributesto the creation of a humane society, not aggravate the problems aroundus. We need to recognize two types of businesses, not one, and offer equalopportunities to both. These two types of businesses are: One which is alreadyknown, business to make money, that is conventional business, theprinciple of whom is to maximize profit. And the other new kind, businessto do good to people, or social business.", "Social business enterprises are a new kind of non-loss non-dividend enterprises,which aim at solving social, health and environmental problems,utilizing the market mechanism. We need to give opportunities to the socialbusiness entrepreneurs [that are] similar to the institutional and policy supportsystem that the world has built over the years for the conventional businesses.One such new institution to help social business entrepreneurs willbe the creation of \"social stock market\" to bring the social business entrepreneursand social investors to come in contact with each other and solvethe problem of finding investment money for this new type of business.", "I Work in a Clothing Factory", "Shana K.", "Factories making ready-made clothes for export first appeared in Bangladesh'stowns and cities in the 1980s. They spread rapidly and became the country's majorexport industry. Today these factories give employment to hundreds of thousandsof workers, mostly women. One of them is Shana. Here she gives us a brief sketch ofwhat life is like for workers in the ready-made textile industry.", "June 15, 2010", "My name is Shana K—. I am 18 years old and work as a sewing operator atthe Meridian Garments factory. I started working three years ago at severaldifferent sewing factories. My duty at Meridian starts at 8:00 A.M. andregularly ends at 10:00 P.M. or 12:00 midnight. There are also 14 to 15 all-nightshifts [per month] to 3:00 A.M. Management allows workers to leaveat 8:00 P.M., to go home to eat supper and rest before starting the night shiftat 10:00 P.M. I don't get any weekly day off. On Saturdays, management allowsus to leave work at 8:00 P.M. On average, we can enjoy just one day offin two or three months. I studied up to the ninth grade, but unfortunately,could not continue my studies due to financial hardship.", "My salary is 3,100 taka ($44.60) a month, but I can earn 5,000–6,000 taka($71.94–$86.33) including overtime [OT] work. We work an average of five orsix hours of overtime each day and the rate for OT duty is 22 taka (32 cents)per hour. I haven't married yet. We are only two in our family. My fatherdied when I was nine years old. I have one brother, who lives in a villagewith my uncle. He is studying in the ninth grade. My mom has been livingwith me. My mother is also working in a garment factory at Savar, asa sewing operator. She is earning 4,000–5,000 taka ($57.55–$71.94) per monthincluding overtime duty. Often we get paid late.", "We have rented one small room in the Mirpur neighborhood, whichcosts 1,500 taka ($21.58). The house is very simple, made of corrugated ironsheets. Inside the house it is very hot. There is some garbage around thehouse which smells bad. We rented this house a few months ago since itwas too difficult to pay the 2,600 taka ($37.41) rent for our old room. We havea single wooden bed, a mirror, a hanger for keeping clothes and a rack forkeeping plates and glasses.", "For the two of us, we spend 5,000 taka ($71.94) a month for the simplestfood. We eat rice three times a day with mashed or fried potatoes, or otherkinds of vegetables and lentils. We can eat fish just once a week and meat orcheap broiler chicken just one day a month. The prices of all commoditieshave increased more than 100 percent in the last two or three years, but oursalary has not increased at all. We have to spend 2,500 taka ($25.97) a monthfor my brother for his education and other costs. My uncle takes care ofhim, but we have to provide the expenditures for his education, food, clothing,etc.", "We have no opportunity for recreation or entertainment. There is a 17-inch black-and-white television, but we cannot manage the time to watchit. When we return home, it is around 11:00 P.M. or 12:00 midnight. Whenwe return from the factory, we have to cook food and we eat supper atmidnight. We have no energy to watch TV then. My mom has one day offper week on Fridays. When relatives from our village visit our room, theyusually come on Fridays.", "We have to spend 2,500 taka ($35.97) for medical treatment. My mom is 45years old. She became very weak after she suffered an electric shock aboutthree years ago. She needs medicines regularly that cost more than 1,500($21.58) per month. My mother is planning to arrange a marriage for meafter two years from now. But we need to save 70,000 to 100,000 taka ($1,007–$1,439)for arranging this marriage, for ornaments and the feast for guests.", "There is also no security in our life. We do not have any health insurance.A few months back when I was coming from the factory at 12:00 midnightwith my pay, some thieves attacked me and grabbed all my wages. Icried out that we are very poor and will starve without this money, but therobbers did not pay heed to me.", "I walk to the factory, but my mother takes the bus to the factory. Fortransportation, she needs to spend 1,000 taka ($14.39) a month.", "Due to our poor income, our lives are gradually getting ruined. We aretrapped living in a small room with no facilities. There are only two gasburners, one toilet and one water pump for five families. So we have to waitin a queue for cooking or using the toilet. The bed we use is very uncomfortable,but we cannot buy a better one due to the shortage of money.", "My brother is living far from us with my uncle in our village back home.We cannot bring him to live with us as the expenditure for education ismuch higher in Dhaka and we would need to rent a larger room if he comes.We have a small piece of land in our village, but there is no house. We hadto sell our house after the death of my father. The food we are consumingevery day is very poor. If the minimum wage is raised to 6,200 taka ($89.21)my wage would be higher, including overtime, and as a result we could eatfish once or twice a week and meat once a week. A wage increase wouldhelp us take care of our health. Right now we are always anxious aboutwhether we can manage money to buy food or for medical treatment. Wehave never been able to save money for the future. In fact, we sometimeshave to borrow money just to eat or for medicine. In truth, we live just fromhand to mouth.", "Translated from Bengali; translator not identified.", "Bengali New Year", "Shamsuzzaman Khan and Kajalie Shehreen Islam", "Since 1989, Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) has been celebrated publicly asnever before. The Bengali year begins on April 14, which is the first day of themonth of Boishakh. One of the holiday's high points in Dhaka is a festive paradefeaturing floats with enormous, colorful animals—peacocks, owls, frogs, tigers,elephants—as well as music and theater performances and food. Although BengaliNew Year has long been important because it marked the festive annual settling ofdebts, the parade is a new tradition. Today it is a celebration of Bengali culture aswell as a symbolic statement against communal (religious sectarian) politics, as thisinterview explains.", "Every year on April 14, thousands of people in white-red saris and colourful", "panjabis", "[shirts] brave the heat to join the parades, melas [fairs] or family-and-friendsgatherings around", "panta-ilish", "[soaked rice and hilsa fish] and avariety of", "bharta", "[mashed dishes]. Their faces painted, terra-cotta crafts andbright masks in hand, they celebrate the advent of the Bengali New Year.But has the day always been celebrated in this manner and what social relevancedo these rituals have in our lives today?", "Professor Shamsuzzaman Khan, Director-General of Bangla Academy,has spent most of his life studying Bengali culture and folklore. He hasserved as Director-General of the National Museum and Shilpakala Academy;taught at National University, Jagannath College and BangladeshAgricultural University, Mymensingh[;] and edited and continues to editjournals and magazines.", "On the occasion of Pahela Boishakh, Professor Khan talks to KajalieShehreen Islam of", "The Daily Star", "about the traditions surrounding the festivities,how they came about and their social significance for Bengalis.", "How did the Bengali new year, that is, the Bengali calendar, come about?", "The history of the Bengali new year and calendar is somewhat unclearand it is difficult to say exactly when it came about, but some assumptionscan be made based on circumstantial evidence. The fact that it iscalled Bangla", "san", "or", "saal", ", which are Arabic and Parsee words respectively,suggests that it was introduced by a Muslim king or sultan. Some historianssuggest Moghul emperor Akbar, as he had reformed the Indiancalendar—with the help of his royal astronomer Fatehullah Shirajee—inline with the Iranian", "nawroj", "or new day. Others suggest it was theseventh-century king Sasanka.", "(Continues...)", "Excerpted from", "THE BANGLADESH READER", "by", "Meghna Guhathakurta", ". Copyright © 2013 by Duke University Press. Excerpted by permission of Duke University Press.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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[ "This new, one-volume edition contains both text and plates and includes corrections in the text and bibliography made since the books publication in 1987. There are concise monographic chapters on the important artists and movements of the period, with material on each artist's life and work, characteristics of style, and the relationship of the artistic movements to historical and intellectual currents of the time.The author covers a wide range of material and his presentation is lucid and perceptive. Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Academics and Salon Painters, and Impressionism are covered, and the following artists are included: David, Gros, Girodet, Gérard, Guérin, Prud'hon, Goya, Fuseli, Blake, Runge, Friedrich, Turner, Constable, Igres, Géricault, Delacroix, Corot, Rousseau, Daumier, Millet, Courbet, Manet, Degas, Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Pissarro, and Cézanne." ]

[ "About the Author", "Lorenz Eitner", "is Osgood hooker Professor of Fine Art emeritus at Stanford University." ]

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[ "This book traces three decades of securitization in Angola. As a governing strategy during war and peacetime, it muted the aspirations of those on opposing sides, distorted the state, emboldened elites and redefined the identity of Angolans. Through this lens, Paula Cristina Roque provides an original account of Angola's post-conflict state-building.Securitization protected the interests of President dos Santos, the ruling MPLA party and the elites supporting the regime. Angola's array of security forces and infrastructure provided an alternative to a fully functioning executive, at national, provincial and local levels. The intrusive way in which any form of dissent or activism was crushed allowed the presidency to control the direction and narrative of the post-war years. But the facade of democracy, development and stability hid a very different reality for the majority of Angolans, who remained poor, disenfranchised and marginalized.Roque explores the inner workings of the intelligence services, army and presidential guard, explaining the trajectory of a survivalist and fearful regime presiding over scarcities and injustices. She shows that the survival of national security and governing elites was the highest priority. The 'shadows' held far more power than institutions, and weakened them-widening the gap between government and governed." ]

[ "Review", "\"Roque has achieved what few dare attempt: to reveal the true face of Angola's fiendishly opaque regime. This courageous, captivating book is a service to Angolans, who have lived too long under a reign of fear. Roque writes with the insight of a scholar. But like all good investigations her story is gripping, moving and cries out to be read urgently.\"-- Tom Burgis, author of", "Kleptopia", "\"In this important book, Roque details how securitization fueled corruption and patronage in Angola since independence. It shows how elections in 2022 could unlock change if the dissolution of the security state is accompanied by political decentralization and economic diversification.\" -- Jakkie Cilliers, former executive director, Institute for Security Studies, and author of", "The Future of Africa: Challenges and Opportunities", "\"Paula Roque delves into the subterranean world of presidential power in Angola--an opaque system of shadow government, with a vast security infrastructure and complex strategies of political preservation. A masterly contribution to scholarly work on Angolan politics.\"-- Tony Hodges, author of", "Angola: Anatomy of an Oil State", "\"", "Governing in the Shadows", "makes for very interesting reading. The material is original and, as far I know, there are no other works on the security forces in Angola. It is an important book.\"-- António Tomás, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Architecture, University of Johannesburg, and author of", "Amílcar Cabral: The Life of a Reluctant Nationalist", "\"Roque shines a light on Angola's decades-long 'armed peace' and identifies securitization--as discourse, strategy and infrastructure--at its shadowed heart. A deeply researched picture of an unaccountable, secretive machinery, justified by a 'permanent crisis' that it both imagines and makes all too real.\"-- Jocelyn Alexander, Professor of Commonwealth Studies, Department of International Development, University of Oxford", "About the Author", "Paula Cristina Roque has been an independent analyst on Angola for two decades. She has worked for the Crisis Management Initiative established by Martti Ahtisaari; the South Sudan Centre for Strategic and Policy Studies, Juba; and the International Crisis Group, as senior analyst for Southern Africa (Angola and Mozambique)." ]

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[ "OUT OF PRINT MARDUKITE HERITAGE EDITION -- a comprehensive, practical, concise and economical guide to cuneiform writing, Sumerian language and its refined Akkadian use in Babylon, brought to the surface realm from the underground vaults of the world renown Mardukite Research Organization. \"Secrets of Sumerian Language\" is an amazing revelation of the deep esoteric origins of human language, writing and its historic contribution toward evolving human consciousness, the establishment of societal systems and alteration of reality perception. Immerse yourself holistically into the Mesopotamian paradigm to discover the arcane truth and profound beauty of the ancient Sumerian and Babylonian (Akkadian) cuneiform literary tradition -- one which changed the world!Drawing from and building upon the research and expertise of the leading related underground movement, driven by the prodigious and prolific writings of Joshua Free, \"Secrets of Sumerian Language\" reveals:* The origins of societal language and the psychological (and spiritual) impact cuneiform had toward the inception and control of human civilization via linguistic encoding.* What the most ancient Sumerian and Babylonian tablets writings on the planet have done to contribute to the birth and advancement of traditional archetypes in human culture, belief, politics, economics and world order.* How to analyze and interpret cuneiform logograms (\"signs\"), semantics and phonetics utilized for Sumerian and Babylonian (Akkadian) clay tablet writings to preserve their incredible legacy with obscure pictographs and ideographs.While other more expensive sources of cuneiform knowledge offer little more than a mere Sumerian Lexicon of vocabulary only (using the Roman Latin script you are reading now), \"Secrets of Sumerian Language\" actually simplifies the scribe's art of tablet transliteration and translation by providing:* Clear definitions to 1000's of words!* Over 500 illustrated 'easy-to-read' cuneiform signs!* Comparative cross reference tables for Sumerian, Akkadian (Babylonian) and English semantics!* ...and much more!\"Secrets of Sumerian Language: The Archaic History & Development of Babylonian-Akkadian Writing (A Dictionary of Cuneiform Signs)\" is the definitive and revolutionary approach to understanding these ancient Mesopotamian mysteries unlike anything you've ever seen before![EDITION NOTE: \"Secrets of Sumerian Language\" is an official publication of the Mardukite Chamberlains, the final installment of the Year-4 cycle and caries the vault designation of 'Liber-I'.]" ]

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[ "Where There Is No Vision The People Perish Intentional living for YOU begins today! Learn to write, cast, execute and celebrate the vision while developing a more intimate relationship with God through vision writing." ]

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[ "This is it ― the Street Fighter Tournament finals! The world's 12 greatest warriors compete against each other and M.Bison's Shadaloo lieutenants for the chance to be crowned the ultimate fighter. See Ryu VS Sagat, Cammy VS Guile, Ken VS Vega, and, for the first time ever, Akuma VS M.Bison in a battle of the bosses!", "This is it ― the Street Fighter Tournament finals! The world's 12 greatest warriors compete against each other and M.Bison's Shadaloo lieutenants for the chance to be crowned the ultimate fighter. See Ryu VS Sagat, Cammy VS Guile, Ken VS Vega, and, for the first time ever, Akuma VS M.Bison in a battle of the bosses!", "This collection contains Street Fighter II Turbo #7-12.", "This collection contains", "Street Fighter II Turbo", "#7-12." ]

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[ "Here is what happens inside the mind of Sonya, a 35-year-old Quebecer woman, looking for love in all the wrong places: Tinder, Hinge, Tampa Bay... It’s not pretty, mostly crude, and definitely not politically correct.You have been warned.A word from the author:I've read worse books than mine, so I decided to publish it. You're welcome.Testimonials\"What the fuck?\" Sonya's current partner.\"None of that surprises me at all.\" Sonya's ex-dance partner.\"I can relate.\" Nobody." ]

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[ "Kristina Georgia Snow is the perfect daughter: gifted high school junior, quiet, never any trouble. But on a trip to visit her absentee father, she meets a boy who introduces her to crank. At first she finds it freeing, but soon Kristina's personality disappears inside the drug. What began as a wild, ecstatic ride turns into a struggle through hell for her mind, her soul, and her life." ]

[ "Review", "“With pitch perfect tones, inflections, and emotions, Flanagan is as poetic in her narration of Kristina's story as Hopkins is in telling it.” (", "Publishers Weekly", ")“[Hopkins] creates a world nearly as consuming and disturbing as the titular drug.” (", "Klaitt", ")“The characters are relevant and interesting and the story gives readers an opportunity to dip below surface appearances.” (", "School Library Journal", ")“Hopkins creates compelling characters in horrific situations.”" ]

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[ "HAFIZ: TONGUE OF THE HIDDEN A Selection of Ghazals from his DivanTranslation & Introduction Paul SmithThis is a completely revised edition of a selection of Hafiz’s ghazals from his Divan his masterpiece of 791 ghazals, masnavis, rubais and other poems/songs. The spiritual and historical and human content is here in understandable, beautiful poetry: the correct rhyme-structure has been achieved, without intruding, in readable English. In the Introduction his life story is told in great detail; his spirituality is explored, the form and function of his poetry.Goethe: “In his poetry Hafiz inscribed undeniable truth indelibly! He has no peer!” Gertrude Bell: “It is as if his mental Eye, endowed with wonderful acuteness of vision, had penetrated into those provinces of thought which we of a later age were destined to inhabit.”Meher Baba: “There is no equal to Hafiz in poetry. He was a Perfect Master ... His Divan is the best book in the world because it engenders feelings which ultimately lead to illumination.”COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH’S FIRST VERSION OF HAFIZ’S ‘DIVAN’.“It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance. I am astonished. If he comes to Iran I will kiss the fingertips that wrote such a masterpiece inspired by the Creator of all.” Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran.“Superb translations. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith.” Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator of English to Persian and knower of Hafiz’s Divan off by heart. “Smith has probably put together the greatest collection of literary facts and history concerning Hafiz.” Daniel Ladinsky (Penguin Books author).Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of over 80 books of Sufi poets of Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, ‘Attar, Sana’i, Jahan Khatun, Obeyd Zakani, Mu’in, Amir Khusrau, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Hallaj, Rudaki, Yunus Emre and many others, as well as his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, kids books and screenplays." ]

[ "About the Author", "Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of over 80 books of Sufi poets of Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Sana'i, Jahan Khatun, Obeyd Zakani, Mu'in, Amir Khusrau, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Hallaj, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Lalla Ded, Mu'in, Majnun, Mahsati and many others, as well as his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, kids books and a dozen screenplays.", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition." ]

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[ "The Search for power is as old as time itself. Man's use and abuse of power is chronicle in our history books, enshrined in our monuments, and glamorized in out legends. We have power lunches, power naps, and power bars: but even in this energized environment, true power often eludes us. Secret Sources of Power will take you down a road less traveled. You will discover that the way up is down; to lay hold you must get go; to be filled you muse become empty. It isn't the easy way...but if you want a power that doesn't rise and fall with circumstance and whim, it is the only way!" ]

[ "Review", "...He is on the right track for this very hour in history... --", "Billy Joe Daugherty Victory Christian Center Tulsa, Oklahoma", "...His blend of homespun stories and spiritual insights do make his writing accessible, helpful, and highly instructive. --", "Gerald Coates Speaker, Author, Broadcaster", "...It represents Jesus' encouragement for teachers to bring forth \"both old and new. --", "Marc A. Dupont Mantle of Praise Ministries, Inc. Ft. Wayne, Indiana", "...The principles he so avidly embraces come alive and empower you while reading this book! --", "Kingsley A. Fletcher Senior pastor, Life Community Church Research Triangle Park, North Carolina", "...This book is a refresher course on \"foundational truths... --", "David Ravenhill Teacher and author of For God's Sake, Grow Up! and They Drank From the River and Died in the Wilderness", "...This is a high impact combination-father and son preparing the way for revival... --", "Sergio Scataglini President, Scataglini Ministries, Inc.", "...uncovers biblical \"power points\" that will help them lay aside the weights and cares of this world and find freedom in Christ. --", "Vinson Synan Dean of the School of Divinity Regent University", "It is my joyous privilege to wholeheartedly recommend this power-packed book of the Tenneys... --", "Joy Dawson International Bible teacher and author", "We are indebted to this father ... and son ... team. I predict we will be hearing and reading more from them... --", "Charles Green, Th.D., D.H.L., Litt.D. Founding pastor, Faith Church New Orleans, Louisiana", "Book Description", "If you are dissatisfied with your life and long for the power of God to be manifested in you, then now is the time. Take the keys and open the door to Secret Sources of Power!", "About the Author", "T.F. Tenney began his ministry in 1949 at the age. From 1960 until the present he has held various administrative and executive ministry positions, including most currently serving as District Superintendent (Bishop), charged with the oversight of approximately 300 churches and 700 ministries and pastors. He is the author of six books, to date: Pentecost - What's that?, The Flame Still Burns, The Main Thing, Advice to Pastors and Other Saints, Beyond the Sunrise, and Some Things I Wish I'd Known. Reverend Tenney and his wife, Thetus, make their home in Tioga, Louisiana. They maintain an active schedule, traveling nationally and internationally, ministering the message of God's love and power of deliverance to thousands of hungry hearts. They have two children; a son, Tommy Tenney, and a daughter, Teri spears, both of who, are in full-time ministry. They have five grandchildren.", "Tommy Tenney is the author of the best selling books, The God Chasers, God's Dream Team, and God's Favorite House. He pastored for almost 10 years and has spent more than 18 years as an itinerant minister, sharing his passion for the presence of God with countless churches in more than 35 nations. Tommy us a well-known revivalist who has been used to both spark and fuel the fires of revival. He has experienced the miraculous, but most importantly, he has rediscovered the secret power of intimacy with and humility before God. Tommy and his wife, Jeannie, reside in Louisiana with their three daughters, Tiffany, Natasha, and Andrea. A yorkie, Little Romeo, rounds out the Tenney household.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "El Talmud, junto a la Torá escrita o Pentateuco, representan los pilares de la religión y de la tradición judía revelados por El Eterno a Moisés en el Monte Sinaí. Obra de Sabiduría por excelencia, sus enseñanzas pasaron intactas de maestro a alumno, de generación en generación, hasta nuestros días. El Talmud es una obra asombrosa en muchos sentidos. Tanto por su magnitud como por la enorme diversidad de temas tratados, que van de la teología a la medicina, desde la ética hasta la agricultura, prácticamente no hay ningún campo del saber que no fuese abordado por aquellos sabios. La Editorial EDAF y el Grupo ALEF-JOJMÁ se enorgullecen de presentar, explicado y traducido íntegramente al español por primera vez, el Talmud de Babilonia. Una de las características principales de la edición del Talmud traducida al español que prsentamos, y que la hace única y destacable, es la disposición de la traducción, fruto de una enorme seriedad y esfuerzo, en donde, de un modo fácil y sencillo para el lector, se combina la traducción literal del texto talmúdico y de las glosas que lo acompañan, que sirven de explicación básica para que el estudiante pueda seguir la enseñanza talmúdica." ]

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[ "Books", "Religion & Spirituality", "New Age & Spirituality" ]

[ "Very few British soldiers could lay claim to such a full war as Leslie Young. Having survived the retreat to and evacuation from Dunkirk, he volunteered for the newly formed Commandos and took part in their first operation, the raid on the Lofoten Islands. He fought and was captured in Tunisia. He went on the run before his POW camp at Fontanellato was taken over by the Nazis after the September 1943 Italian armistice. He spent six months on the run in the Apennine mountains aided by brave and selfless Italians. Many of whom were actively fighting their occupiers. He eventually reached Allied lines but not before several of his companions were tragically killed by both German and American fire.On return to England he immediately signed up for the invasion of North West Europe and despite being wounded eventually fought through to Germany.It is thanks to his son’s research that Major Young’s story can now be told. It is an inspiring and thrilling account which demands to be read." ]

[ "About the Author", "Sir Nicholas Young’s distinguished career began as a corporate lawyer with one of the ‘Magic Circle’ law firms. After moving to East Anglia, he discovered his vocation as a charity worker, first with Sue Ryder and Leonard Cheshire before becoming Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support and then Chief Executive of The Red Cross, stepping down in 2014 after thirteen years.He was knighted for services to cancer care in 2000 and received The Queen’s Badge of Honour in 2013. In retirement he remains a charity trustee, adviser and consultant.He and his wife, Helen, live in Suffolk and have three sons, for whom this tribute to his Father was originally written." ]

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

[ "Contemporary romance where one homebody and one extrovert make one hell of a love story.", "June Bana might post nearly daily makeup looks that gain thousands of likes but Real Life June has built a wall behind which she exists with her two cats.But with messy feelings getting in a way of early hermit life, June begins to realize that she wants more. She wants model/actress, Sunshine Reincarnated Selena Clarke. It doesn't hurt that Selena is amazing with cats and quiets down June's anxiety to bearable levels.June is given the choice of facing her anxieties about relationships to gain not only a girlfriend but also a better understanding of how far she'd go for love. But would she take it? Would she leave her comfort zone for something softer?", "Soft on Soft is a character-driven without an intense plot or conflict! For fans of something low on the angst and high on the fluff." ]

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[ "If not us, who? If not now, when?", "As the much-depleted United Nations meets in Canberra, the scale of the global catastrophe becomes clear. The tsunami left Brisbane a flooded ruin. Vanuatu has disappeared. The Madagascan evacuation has failed. Vancouver has been reduced to a radioactive crater. For as far west as Mozambique, as far to the east as Chile, and as far north as Canada, the world is a catalogue of devastation. From the Atlantic, there has been no news since the early days of the outbreak, four weeks ago.With the satellite networks down, searching for survivors is difficult. With the relief fleets destroyed, rescue is impossible. While the fallout is still settling, the collective minds of the refugees in Australia focus on rebuilding as a distraction from the rising risk of radiation and extinction.Commissioner Tess Qwong has a different duty. She must find those responsible for this ultimate crime against humanity. Her investigation into the failed coup provides the identity of those behind the outbreak and the location of their lab.With her misfit group of Special Forces and civilian conscripts, she heads to Mozambique. There, a New Zealand frigate will take them on into the unknown dangers of the Atlantic. But while they hunt the radioactive seas for the war criminals, below the waves their enemy is hunting for them.From Perth to Panama, from South Africa to South America, from paradise islands to radioactive wastelands, the battle against extinction continues." ]

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[ "Russell Hardin presents a new explication of David Hume's moral and political theory. With Hume, he holds that our normative views can be scientifically explained but they cannot be justified as true. Hume argued for the psychological basis of such views. In particular, he argued for sympathy as the mirroring of the psychological sensations and emotions of others. By placing Hume in the developing tradition of social science, as a strong forerunner of his younger friend Adam Smith, Hardin demonstrates Hume's strong strategic sense, his nascent utilitarianism, his powerful theory of convention as a main source of social and political order, and his recognition of moral and political theory as a single enterprise." ]

[ "Review", "\"Worthy of hearty recommendation.\"--Lee Hardy,", "The Review of Metaphysics", "About the Author", "Russell Hardin", "is Professor of Politics at New York University." ]

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

[ "My job and my kids are my priorities. Staying healthy has always seemed like a bit of a luxury. The insights from the Simple Guy helped me get started to lose weight and save on my food bills as well. —Simon Crawford -- Working Dad I travel internationally constantly which is not the best for the body or following a diet. What I love about the Simple Guy philosophy is that it is so easy to remember and apply to almost any type of food, anywhere in the world. I am convinced it has made me much more aware of what I eat and helped me to lose weight and feel more fit. —Brent James – Globetrotter I saw the book on my husband’s nightstand, it piqued my interest so I gave it a quick read. I learned The Simple Guy wisdom is not just for guys. I started with two simple ideas from the book, loved my results and now have my family making healthier choices when it comes to meals. —Marla Murray -- a Simple Gal" ]

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[ "\"Young readers are on a journey toward efficient processing of any texts they might like to attempt, and it is important every step of the way that they have successful experiences in reading independently those texts that are available at each point in time. In a literacy-rich classroom with a multitext approach, readers have the opportunity to hear written texts read aloud through interactive read-aloud, and so they build a rich treasure chest of known stories and nonfiction books that they can share as a classroom community\" --" ]

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[ "What might we learn about our own human natures from the friskiness of a young goat, the focus of a hawk, the transformation of a butterfly, or the hibernation of a bear?", "How can animals—through their natural and cultural histories—offer us ideas that could help us better understand ourselves, navigate a relationship, or change an aspect of our lives? Do the animals that we admire or fear reveal something about us? What about the animals who appear in our dreams, visions, and creative inspirations? These are some of the questions addressed in Belinda Recio’s new book,", "Your Inner Zoo: A Guide to the Meaning of Animals and the Insights They Offer Us.", "Part animal symbolism dictionary, part field guide, and part meditation on how animals help us to understand ourselves and the world, Recio wrote", "Your Inner Zoo", "to help readers develop a “zoology of the self”—a sense of how animals live within us as ideas and insights, intuitions, and instincts. Interweaving natural history and with animal symbolism, metaphors, folktales, and traditions,", "Your Inner Zoo", "invites readers to approach animals as sources of wisdom, perspectives, and provocative ideas that can lead to self-discovery and a deeper connection with the more-than-human world. Illustrated throughout with original color artwork by the author and stunning photography,", "Your Inner Zoo", "helps readers to recognize how much animals have contributed to the way we see ourselves and the world." ]

[ "Review", "“This is a wonderful book! It's full of delightful natural history nuggets combined with original insights. Your Inner Zoo helps us see that animal inspiration is all around us, showing us grace and beauty, compassion and wisdom, humor and courage. Everyone I know will love this.”—Sy Montgomery, author of the national bestselling", "How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals", "and", "The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness", "“In", "Your Inner Zoo", ", Belinda Recio has done it again: she has blended scholarship and artistry to elevate our understanding of and respect for the animals with whom we share this planet. In past books she has illuminated animal intelligence and emotion. In this book she shares the cultural, artistic, historical, mythological, and mystical aspects of animals. This is not just another dictionary of animal symbolism. It is a contemplation about the deep-down links between animals and humans, and provides practical yet insightful ways animals can reveal our own inner natures.”—Joan Parisi Wilcox,", "Masters of the Living Energy: The Mystical World of  the Q’ero of Peru", "“Belinda Recio has once again written a comprehensive and enriching work that reminds us we are one with animals. This beautiful book reminds us that we share the planet with extraordinary beings who have their own innate wisdom and who contribute by their very existence to the continuation of life on earth.” —David Carson, author (with Jamie Sams) of the bestselling", "Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power through the Ways of Animals", "PRAISE FOR BELINDA RECIO’S", "WHEN ANIMALS RESCUE", "“Uplifting and life-affirming,", "When Animals Rescue", "will save your day! These true stories about animal heroes are a tonic for tough times. I loved it.”—Sy Montgomery, author of", "How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals", "and", "The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness", "“If you thought that only humans were capable of virtuous behavior, think again!", "When Animals Rescue", "will open your eyes to the breadth and depth of nonhuman kindness. Belinda Recio weaves in fascinating facts with astonishing stories about all kinds of animals—large and small, domesticated and wild—acting in compassionate ways. We need this book—not just to learn more about how other animals demonstrate kindness, but also to inspire more of this behavior in our own species! While books like this are timeless, its publication now is much-needed in a world in which far too much violence is directed toward far too many nonhumans in a wide variety of venues. My simple suggestion is to read this outstanding book, think about what you've learned, use this information to help other animals in an increasingly human-dominated world, and share it widely.”—Marc Bekoff, author of", "A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World without Humans", "and", "The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy―and Why They Matter", "“", "Social animals evolved to assist each other. This lovely book documents a great variety of rescues and helping, sometimes across species boundaries. There is really nothing to be ashamed of if someone calls you an animal!”", "—", "Frans de Waal, author of", "Mama’s Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves", "PRAISE FOR BELINDA RECIO’S", "INSIDE ANIMAL HEARTS AND MINDS", "“Belinda Recio has written a fascinating account of animal emotions and animal intelligence. She makes the stories she tells available to a wide audience, and her examples are fair, friendly, and charming. I cannot imagine any animal lover not finding this a wonderful book!”—Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, bestselling author of nine books on the emotional life of animals, including", "Beasts: What Animals Can Teach Us About the Origins of Good and Evil", "“Belinda Recio's", "Inside Animal Hearts and Minds", "will make it easier for people to rewild their hearts, and (re)connect with other animals. It's essential that as we learn about the inner lives of animals—their cognitive, emotional, and moral capacities—we take action on their behalf. Ms. Recio's book could be a game-changer.”—Marc Bekoff, author of", "A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World without Humans", "and", "The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy―and Why They Matter", "About the Author", "Belinda Recio", "is a recipient of the Humane Society’s Award for Innovation in the Study of Animals and Society. She has written numerous books—including", "Inside Animal Hearts and Minds", "and", "When Animals Rescue", "—and has developed award‑winning science curricula for educational television, museums, and publishers. When not writing, she runs True North Gallery in Massachusetts, where she exhibits art that connects people with animals and nature." ]

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[ "Miss Fox is tired of hearing her young students quarrel. So she announces Peace Week―no more squabbling for one whole week! The children chime in with their own rules: no fighting, don't say mean things, and help others. Throughout the week each of the little animals gets a chance to practice this new behavior. When Polecat teases Bunny for wearing a bright yellow sweater, instead of poking fun back at Polecat, Bunny admires his sweater. Soon, to their surprise, the animals are finding that it's easy to help others, take turns, and say nice things, even when someone is grumpy to them. Wouldn't it be nice, Squirrel says, if every week could be Peace Week?" ]

[ "Review", "2011-2012 Show Me Readers Award Nominee List (Missouri)", "\"The common scenarios make this a fun story that will open discussions with bullies, victims, and bystanders.\"―", "Booklist", "\"Kennedy's watercolor, ink, and dye illustrations feature an endearing cast of animal characters with expressive faces.\"―", "School Library Journal", "\"This gentle lesson on the Golden Rule is enhanced by Anne Kennedy's delightful illustrations that capture the emotions of each character. The examples are universal and will appeal to all young children. An excellent addition to any picture book collection.\"―", "Catholic Library Journal", "\"A good choice for teachers as a read-aloud for a precursor to studying peacemakers.\"―", "Library Media Connection", "Review", "2011-2012 Show Me Readers Award Nominee List (Missouri)", "\"The common scenarios make this a fun story that will open discussions with bullies, victims, and bystanders.\"?", "Booklist", "\"Kennedy's watercolor, ink, and dye illustrations feature an endearing cast of animal characters with expressive faces.\"?", "School Library Journal", "\"This gentle lesson on the Golden Rule is enhanced by Anne Kennedy's delightful illustrations that capture the emotions of each character. The examples are universal and will appeal to all young children. An excellent addition to any picture book collection.\"?", "Catholic Library Journal", "\"A good choice for teachers as a read-aloud for a precursor to studying peacemakers.\"?", "Library Media Connection", "About the Author", "Eileen Spinelli is the author of many books for young readers including", "Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch", "and", "Callie Cat, Ice Skater.", "Eileen and her husband, author Jerry Spinelli, live in Pennsylvania.", "Anne Kennedy has been illustrating children's books for twenty-seven years. Anne and her husband live in Ohio.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "A first \"Choose your own ending adventure\" for children. The adventure may be magical, scary or silly. The reader can choose the ending as he/she goes on a magical adventure with Molly and Ben. As they travel through the meadow they discover a GIANT apple. They eat the apple and decide to plant to apple seeds in hopes that an apple tree will grow. Instead the apple grows into a giant apple castle. Molly and Ben tip toe into the castle. What they discover is up to the reader. Are they greeted by a wizard and a fairy, an evil dragon, or a silly clown with his pet pig? The CD has the song Magic Apple Seed which included the three endings and sound effects to accompany each ending. It makes the book come to life! This is perfect for teaching story elements and mood of a story. Even the reader gets to create their own ending on the last page! The creative outlet of child while reading this book is endless!!" ]

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[ "From the authors of the leading environmental handbook", "Green Living,", "the best of", "E", "'s nationally syndicated Q&A column,", "EarthTalk", "Knowledge of environmental issues and sustainability is increasingly important as industrialization and climate change continue to wreak havoc on our ecosystems and our psyche. As temperatures rise—and icecaps shrink and storms lash our coastal areas into oblivion—being smart about carbon footprints, waste streams and consumer choices becomes increasingly important for all of us. That’s where", "EarthTalk", "comes in.", "EarthTalk", "gathers together the best of readers' questions on the environment and the best ways to live green and answers in a quick and easy guide for the average Joe (or Jane). Searching by subject or looking up questions in the index, readers can learn everything from the difference between wild and farmed salmon to the pros and cons of nuclear power.", "EarthTalk", "provides the essential tools and tips to living in harmony with the planet." ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "This roundup of Q&As from ecology periodical E is an engaging overview of the latest information regarding the environment, but more a starting point for investigating the issues than a real education. Organized by topic-food, shopping, health care, personal space, energy consumption, apparel, kids, global warming and transportation-the questions and answers are both down-to-earth and practical without sacrificing curiosity or smoothing out surprises; coffee growing, for instance, is hard on farmers and the planet, but has unexpected, eco-minded champions in Starbucks and the Smithsonian National Zoo. The chapter on shopping is a bit of a hodge-podge, which makes it especially interesting: covering old-growth wood (most prized by timber companies), disposable dishes (try compost-ready dishware made from corn), green tax incentives, the utility of hemp, a catalog of plastic grades and more. Entries on more complicated issues (like nuclear power) may be too brief, and don't always point to resources on both sides of the debate, but lay out the concerns of all interested parties clearly. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "From", "Booklist", "“If hemp is a renewable, environmentally friendly crop, why can't I grow it?” “Should I buy a hybrid car?” “What do the numbers on the bottom of plastic packages mean?” Given the ever-changing nature of scientific research and reporting, being an environmentally savvy and responsible individual has become a confusing and daunting proposition. To simplify matters, the editors of E/The Environmental Magazine have selected the most frequently asked questions submitted by readers of both their print and online products, and provided straightforward answers designed to help anyone trying to live a more environmentally responsible lifestyle. From the food we put in our bodies to the fuel we pump into our cars, from properly disposing of old computer components to efficiently harnessing wind, water, and solar power, key environmental issues are objectively addressed and supported by specific citations. With helpful references for additional research and a searchable index of questions and topics, this handy, easy-to-use guide can be an invaluable learn-to-live-green resource. --Carol Haggas", "About the Author", "E: The Environmental Magazine", ", or simply", "E", ", is an award-winning environmental magazine, covering topics from water quality to overpopulation to climate change, and what readers can do to make a difference. It has won and been nominated for thirteen Independent Press Awards. The archive of back issues is now available at emagazine.com, with new editorial content provided by its sister site, EarthTalk.org, the online home of the internationally syndicated EarthTalk Q&A column. EarthTalk is produced by Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Feature*Per 1 pose, 32 angle images x 72 poses = 2,304 Images*Per 1 book = 72 poses, 2,304 Images.*All 24 books = 1,584 poses, 55,296 Images.UsageAnyone can very easily draw a comic - ALLPOSE's 24 pose booksProfessional pose image materials of human body for manufacturing paintings, designs, animations, cartoons, illustrations, game characters, continuities, and story boards etc.,Portrayal ability maximization over only realm of Sketch from various angles in many situations : Systematic classification to replace hard works to collect materialsMake it yourself, if you want to save money. Buy it right now, if you want to save time and energy.DescriptionFigure Drawing For Dummies appeals to both new art students and veteran artists who find it difficult to proportionally draw the human form. The illustrations and examples in Figure Drawing For Dummies are designed to help readers capture this elusive figure." ]

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[ "In this anthology, seventy-one different melodies of Shir Hamaalot (Psalms 126) were first collected. The melodies are written in notes, harmony and barcode for listening, and they are recorded so that the musical tradition is perpetuated and not lost. These melodies were practiced in the ''Ashkenaz'' territory in general and Frankfurt on the Main in particular, sung at the end of Friday night meals and Shabbat lunches, holidays and festivals (before the food blessing) - in different and varied melodies for every Shabbat and holiday. The anthology points to several techniques that served those in ''Ashkenaz'' and in Frankfurt on the Main, who made the melodies suitable for the purpose of liturgical and para-liturgical activity. These techniques were a kind of transformation of the melodies in general, and the non-Jewish ones in particular, in order to ''Judaize'' them and make them appropriate to Jewish activity. Shir Hamaalot, drew melody-makers in Ashkenaz to make it the musical ''herald'' of a special Shabbat or of a certain festival, as a piece that the musical essence of the relevant wording of the prayers was appropriate to, and concentrated on this chapter alone in the home's para-liturgical activity. This book will provide great enjoyment to ''Yekkes'' and their descendants for generations, to musicians, to Jewish music researchers and to many Jewish families at Shabbat and holiday meals." ]

[ "About the Author", "Dr. Uri (Uriel) Aharon", "- conductor, composer, researcher, author of two books and many articles in music, plays classical, Jewish and folk music on the flute. For forty-two years he was a senior lecture in the field of musicology on behalf of the Ministry of Education at several colleges in Israel. He was a music director and conducted hundreds of concerts for Jewish music with a number of choirs in Israel and abroad, all of them documented and on CDs. You can follow his professional activity on his personal website uriaharon.co.il" ]

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[ "The [Oxford India] Anthology of Bengali Literature: Volume I (1861-1941)", "spans a period of 80 years and includes the writings of some of the most representative figures in Bengali literature. Offering a judicious selection of a vast number of writers, the anthology includes works belonging toa wide range of genres including poetry, short story, novel, memoir, and essay, among others. The chronological listing of works by authors enables the readers to develop a sense of evolution of the various genres and sub-genres across the late nineteenth and early to mid twentieth centuries, whilesavouring this veritable feast of material. The volume is divided into three sections. The poetry section begins with Michael Madhusudan Datta (1824-73), includes the works of Rabindranath Tagore, Sukumar Ray, Jibanananda Das, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Buddhadeva Bose, and Bishnu Dey, among others, and ends with Samar Sen (1916-87). The section onshort fiction includes celebrated practitioners like Bankimchandra Chatterjee, Rabindranath Tagore, Abanindranath Thakur, and Sharatchandra Chatterjee, among several others. Rashsundari Devi, Debendranath Thakur, Jagadish Chandra Bose, and Indira Devi Chaudhurani are some of the names that figure inthe section on prose non-fiction." ]

[ "About the Author", "Kalpana Bardhan", "is Research Associate, Center for South Asian Studies, University of California, Berkeley." ]

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