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[ "Mary Magdalene takes us on an internal quest that begins with the unfolding process of love and adoration. She leads us into the mysteries of the Bride and Bridegroom where we find a renewing and perfect love. As we discover this experience, we are guided into a compassionate life. Then we become stewards fulfilling an ancient quest, living to bring a little bit more of heaven to earth. The Holy Book of Mary Magdalene celebrates Jesus and Mary Magdalene with passionate prayers, magical ceremonies, and seasonal festivals. From the Festival of the Sacred Marriage, \"O Lady of Earth and Heaven, whose being is bathed in glittering light, through you the vine and the pomegranate grow rich like royal blood. Flowers burst from ready boughs, and verdant meadows wake. All rejoice, for the Bride has come.\" Setting the stage, this work begins with an alternative Genesis. The union of the Holy Mother and Father is the igniting point for the formation of the universe. The Garden of Eden is revisited, and the tree of knowledge is not the home of an evil serpent that entices humanity with forbidden fruit. Instead it is a source of wisdom, a gift from the Everlasting to humankind. Magdalene Jesus Alternative Christianity, Religious Studies, Spirituality, The Sacred Feminine." ]

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

[ "A book that combines the extensive experience of 15 authorities from the leading consulting firm of TPF&C. With in-depth coverage of issues, strategies, and tactics, the book provides guidance on everything from specific techniques to broad management approaches, including goal setting, base salary design,crea ting a plan for an entrepreneurial sales force - even reconciling a company's corporate culture with market needs. Examples and clearly defined action steps for each aspect of compensation planning and implementation are provided. Throughout, the book shows how to evaluate existing procedures and how to goabou t changing them when needed." ]

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

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

[ "Everyone wants to be loved. And Silly Spoon is feeling anything but. That is, until one special day when a little boy mixes chocolate milk with him. Silly Spoon ultimately discovers how important he really is through the love of this little boy. Who knew chocolate milk could be so much fun? Written in verse - Ages 3 and up." ]

[ "Review", "'Silly Spoon is a simple story told in rhyme, which packs a powerful message to young children. At Brooklyn Elementary School, Silly Spoon was well received by all of our kindergarteners through third graders. It is a fun story to use as both a read-aloud and choral read, and also one which inspires corresponding art projects.' --Joyce Gilmour Third Grade Teacher, Brooklyn Elementary School Book Reviewer and Copy Editor, Editing TLC", "About the Author", "LP Chase is a children's author and freelance writer. Initially known for her middle grade mystery series, beginning with Elliot Stone and the Mystery of the Alien Mom, LP Chase has gone on to publish several other works of fiction including, Elliot Stone and the Mystery of the Backyard Treasure, Today is Tuesday, and the upcoming Elliot Stone and the Mystery of the Summer Vacation Sea Monster (Fall 2011). L.P. Chase enjoys speaking to children and presenting programs to students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, exercising, reading and baking. Chase resides with her family in Smithtown, New York." ]

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

[ "Napoleon has been defeated at Waterloo, but the ensuing peace becomes ugly for Captain Jack Aubrey, with violent celebrations of the English sailors in Gibraltar and the desertion of nearly half his crew. To cap it all off, the", "Surprise", "is nearly sunk in a shattering night collision on the first leg of her journey to South America, where Jack and Stephen are to help Chile assert her independence from Spain.", "The delay for repairs reaps a harvest of strange consequences, and then the South American expedition is a desperate affair, starting with near disaster in the ice-choked seas far south of the Horn. In the end, Jack, again the daring frigate commander of old, stakes all on a desperate solo night raid against the might of the Spanish viceroy in Peru." ]

[ "Review", "''O'Brian is not that hard a taste to acquire, but he is very tough to shake....[The Aubrey-Maturin series] is a great work.'' --", "Boston Globe" ]

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

[ "After driving his family and friends crazy with his incessant banging on his drum, Conga Crocodile gets his big break when his drumming catches the attention of Marla, the lead singer in a new disco group." ]

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

[ "Functional movement practice deals with our ability to move and function more effectively in daily life, according to our specific individual needs. This practice diverts attention from “how the body looks” to the more important question of “how the body moves and functions.” This is not a specific system but rather a systematic approach to practice that can be implemented flexibly, according to each exerciser’s needs and abilities. The book describes the three main components: Practice – Movement – Functioning. Physical practice focuses on movement abilities and skills in a manner that will improve the exerciser’s functioning now and in the future, according to the individual’s needs. Practice in this approach helps to acquire movement skills with an emphasis on optimal technique, where the result is improvement in movement and fitness components. Mobility is essential for all of us. We should be able to cover long distances, lift heavy objects, overcome obstacles, perform tasks accurately and with excellent timing, respond to the environment and to unexpected situations – and at times we may need to perform all of these actions at the same time, with maximal efficiency and with as few injuries as possible. About the Book The book contains directives for independent practice, profusely illustrated with photographs. The explanations are accurate, clear and understandable. The book is intended for exercisers and for instructors. From the book you will learn: - What functional movement practice is - Practicing functional movement using kettlebells - The six rules for functional movement practice - Kettlebell styles and methods - Ways to improve mobility - Kettlebell exercises - Practice programs" ]

[ "About the Author", "About the Author Uri Hirsch is the founder of kettlebell training in Israel and among the pioneers of functional training. Uri practices and teaches functional movement practice at the Eitanim Institute in Herzliya where he also conducts a variety of workshops for elite Israel Defense Forces units. In addition, Uri oversees workshops and certification courses for kettlebell instructors given under the auspices of the Israel Kettlebells organization." ]

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

[ "Mick Wheland, Ivory Tower's bad-boy guitarist, has recently realized two important things about himself. He prefers sex with men over women, and the idea of a committed relationship doesn't scare him as much as it once did. He's seen the positive effects of love from watching his band-mates find life partners, and now he's thinking he might be ready for the same himself. The problem is knowing where to look for Mr. Right, and living out of a suitcase while touring with a band is not exactly conducive to finding real love. Sonny (Rooster) Roostarelli leaves the seclusion of his Vancouver cabin, where he went to lick his wounds after a contentious divorce, and moves back to Los Angeles. He claims relocating to L.A. is for business purposes, but now that the dust has settled on his failed marriage, Rooster feels he might finally be ready to settle down – with a man.A chance encounter for Wheland and Rooster on a busy L.A. street rekindles an old friendship between the two professional musicians. Rooster needs a short-term place to stay and Wheland has plenty of extra space at his hillside estate and that lands Rooster in Wheland's guest room. What starts out as a music collaboration opportunity quickly turns personal when the chemistry they have becomes too strong to ignore and soon the music they're making spills from the studio and into the bedroom. The road is a grueling bitch musicians love to hate. Being on stage under the hot lights can sometimes be the only place they feel comfortable and alive. Can two high-profile rock stars make a life together in such an artificial world – on and off the stage... or will past mistakes and family secrets keep them from finding their forever?" ]

[ "About the Author", "Ann Lister is a native New Englander currently living on the island of Martha's Vineyard with her husband. She has pulled details from her years living in the New England area and uses many local settings and landmarks in her novels. After graduating art school, marrying, and raising two daughters, she established her own video production company. Her nearly two decades working in video production included work within the music industry and won her a coveted Telly Award. Her 'behind-the-scenes' exposure to the music world and her love of rock music is the inspiration for her erotic rock star romances. Her rock star romance, \"Fall For Me\", Book One in The Rock Gods series, was a Finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Award and Book Three, Make You Mine, established her as an Amazon #1 Bestseller." ]

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[ "Books", "Romance", "LGBTQ+ Romance" ]

[ "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story by Ben Carson M.D.. Zondervan,1996" ]

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

[ "These 99 files, from one of the world's most sought-after ghost-hunters, will make a believer out of you! Here are cases of levitating objects, evil spirits, noises from the past, and visions of people long since departed--as they were reported by reliable witnesses, investigated, and documented. Shudder as you read studies of exorcisms, and of malevolent hauntings by poltergeists and demons. Get the truth about Stone Tape Recordings (images and sound recorded in stone and replayed years later); animal encounters; famous historical cases--like Amityville and the Bell Witch; and other eerie phenomena. Thought-provoking photos and 13 different categories will make you realize how startlingly common these experiences really are. 192 pages, 8 b/w illus., 6 x 9 1/4." ]

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[ "Books", "Religion & Spirituality", "Occult & Paranormal" ]

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[ "★★★ Are You Struggling to Keep the Kids 🙉 Entertained and Occupied while Learning and Expanding their General Knowledge ? This Fun, Entertaining and Educational Book is Your Solution ! ★★★", "💡", "Enjoy this huge list of the most ridiculous, silly and hilarious", "Would You Rather Questions with Incredible Trivia and Fun Facts ! By Witty Alfie 💡", "😄", "These “Would You Rather…? - Ridiculousness Edition” questions will stimulate your kids’ imagination and bring out some amazingly insightful, funny and interesting answers", ".😄", "Create teams and get ready for the most fun and silly scenarios and incredible facts.", "This book is a great tool to :", "• ✔️ Improve communication", "by encouraging your children to talk and express themselves freely while discussing their choices in a fun and light-hearted way.", "• ✔️ Encourage critical thinking :", "these questions will help children develop hypotheses about the different scenarios and encourage them to think in new and different ways.", "• ✔️ Stimulate imagination and creative thinking", "through our list of ridiculous and original scenarios.", "• ✔️ Strenghten relationships", "by spurring healthy and interactive discussion in a fun and care-free way.", "• ✔️ Nurture curiosity and improve general knowledge", "with our list of unique and quite “random” facts.", "🤔💭 Take a Moment to IMAGINE This :", "Hilarious & extremely ridiculous situations to choose from.", "Hilarious & extremely ridiculous situations to choose from.", "Each scenario will have you giggling, laughing and sharing great moments with your family & loved ones.", "Each scenario will have you giggling, laughing and sharing great moments with your family & loved ones.", "The scenarios and questions presented in this book are completely kids and family friendly!", "The scenarios and questions presented in this book are completely kids and family friendly!", "Each series of questions is followed by 💡 interesting, fun and crazy facts and trivia 💡 that will make you second guess your answers.", "Each series of questions is followed by 💡 interesting, fun and crazy facts and trivia 💡 that will make you second guess your answers.", "Kids seem to especially love those ones! 💜", "Kids seem to especially love those ones! 💜", "\"Would you rather", "be able to speak to animals or… speak every single human language?\"", "\"", "Would you rather", "climb a mountain wearing your slippers or… walk on ice barefoot", "?\"", "🎉 ALSO...", "Our Book Series Are the", "PERFECT, SIMPLE AND THOUGHTFUL GIFT ! 🎉", "⏳ Spend time and enjoy playing this fun game with the people you love the most ⏳.", "🏆 Click BUY NOW and grab your copy today ! 🏆" ]

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

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

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[ "From concept to finished draft-a nuts-and-bolts approach to adaptations Aspiring and established screenwriters everywhere, take note! This down-to-earth guide is the first to clearly articulate the craft of adaptation. Drawing on his own experience and on fourteen years of teaching, screenwriter Richard Krevolin presents his proven five-step process for adapting anything-from novels and short stories to newspaper articles and poems-into a screenplay. Used by thousands of novelists, playwrights, poets, and journalists around the country, this can't-miss process features practical advice on how to break down a story into its essential components, as well as utilizes case studies of successful adaptations. Krevolin also provides an insider's view of working and surviving within the Hollywood system-covering the legal issues, interviewing studio insiders on what they are looking for, and offering tips from established screenwriters who specialize in adaptations. * Outlines a series of stages that help you structure your story to fit the needs of a 120-page screenplay * Explains how to adapt anything for Hollywood, from a single sentence story idea all the way to a thousand-page novel * Advises on the tricky subject of just how faithful your adaptation should be * Features helpful hints from Hollywood bigwigs-award-winning television writer Larry Brody; screenwriter and script reader Henry Jones; screenwriter and author Robin Russin; screenwriter and author Simon Rose; and more" ]

[ "Review", "?A well thought out and professional book on adaptation. Richard Krevolin has done the heavy lifting and put together an indispensable guide for any serious screenwriter. How to Adapt Anything Into A Screenplay has a permanent place beside my computer. . . The best book on adaptation, hands down.? ? Jack Epps, Jr., screenwriter for Top Gun, Dick Tracy, The Secret Of My Success", "\"Enlightens and clarifies the adaptation process...It's like a semester of film school only a lot cheaper and you can learn while lying on your couch in your underwear.\" ? Tom DeSanto, screenwriter for X-Men, Apt Pupil, X-Men II", "?Richard Krevolin understands that writers of adaptations owe little to the original material. Instead, like all screenwriters, they owe audiences the best possible movie. He asserts quite rightly, in clear and engaging language, that adaptations are more like original screenplays than they are different from them. And in doing so, he has written the best book possible.? ? Prof. Richard Walter, UCLA School of Cinema Screenwriting Chairman", "?Oh good, another book I don't have to write since Richard Krevolin's done such a bang-up job of it. He's distilled not only the essence of the art of adaptation but also reminded us of the essentials of drama and why we want to tell stories in the first place.? ? Chris Vogler, author of The Writer?s Journey", "?I wish I had this book when I was adapting the life of Jake LaMotta into the screenplay for Raging Bull.? ? Mardik Martin, screenwriter for Raging Bull, Mean Streets, and New York, New York", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "From the Publisher", "\"A well thought out and professional book on adaptation. Richard Krevolin has done the heavy lifting and put together an indispensable guide for any serious screenwriter. How to Adapt Anything Into A Screenplay has a permanent place beside my computer. . . The best book on adaptation, hands down.\" - Jack Epps, Jr., screenwriter for Top Gun, Dick Tracy, The Secret Of My Success", "\"Enlightens and clarifies the adaptation process...It's like a semester of film school only a lot cheaper and you can learn while lying on your couch in your underwear.\" - Tom DeSanto, screenwriter for X-Men, Apt Pupil, X-Men II", "\"Richard Krevolin understands that writers of adaptations owe little to the original material. Instead, like all screenwriters, they owe audiences the best possible movie. He asserts quite rightly, in clear and engaging language, that adaptations are more like original screenplays than they are different from them. And in doing so, he has written the best book possible.\" - Prof. Richard Walter, UCLA School of Cinema Screenwriting Chairman", "\"Oh good, another book I don't have to write since Richard Krevolin's done such a bang-up job of it. He's distilled not only the essence of the art of adaptation but also reminded us of the essentials of drama and why we want to tell stories in the first place.\" - Chris Vogler, author of The Writer's Journey", "\"I wish I had this book when I was adapting the life of Jake LaMotta into the screenplay for Raging Bull.\" - Mardik Martin, screenwriter for Raging Bull, Mean Streets, and New York, New York", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "From the Inside Flap", "From concept to finished draft–a nuts-and-bolts approach to adaptations", "Aspiring and established screenwriters everywhere, take note! This down-to-earth guide is the first to clearly articulate the craft of adaptation. Drawing on his own experience and on fourteen years of teaching, screenwriter Richard Krevolin presents his proven five-step process for adapting anything–from novels and short stories to newspaper articles and poems–into a screenplay. Used by thousands of novelists, playwrights, poets, and journalists around the country, this can’t-miss process features practical advice on how to break down a story into its essential components, as well as utilizes case studies of successful adaptations. Krevolin also provides an insider’s view of working and surviving within the Hollywood system–covering the legal issues, interviewing studio insiders on what they are looking for, and offering tips from established screenwriters who specialize in adaptations.", "Outlines a series of stages that help you structure your story to fit the needs of a 120-page screenplay", "Outlines a series of stages that help you structure your story to fit the needs of a 120-page screenplay", "Explains how to adapt anything for Hollywood, from a single sentence story idea all the way to a thousand-page novel", "Explains how to adapt anything for Hollywood, from a single sentence story idea all the way to a thousand-page novel", "Advises on the tricky subject of just how faithful your adaptation should be", "Advises on the tricky subject of just how faithful your adaptation should be", "Features helpful hints from Hollywood bigwigs–award-winning television writer Larry Brody; screenwriter and script reader Henry Jones; screenwriter and author Robin Russin; screenwriter and author Simon Rose; and more", "Features helpful hints from Hollywood bigwigs–award-winning television writer Larry Brody; screenwriter and script reader Henry Jones; screenwriter and author Robin Russin; screenwriter and author Simon Rose; and more", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "From the Back Cover", "From concept to finished draft–a nuts-and-bolts approach to adaptations", "Aspiring and established screenwriters everywhere, take note! This down-to-earth guide is the first to clearly articulate the craft of adaptation. Drawing on his own experience and on fourteen years of teaching, screenwriter Richard Krevolin presents his proven five-step process for adapting anything–from novels and short stories to newspaper articles and poems–into a screenplay. Used by thousands of novelists, playwrights, poets, and journalists around the country, this can’t-miss process features practical advice on how to break down a story into its essential components, as well as utilizes case studies of successful adaptations. Krevolin also provides an insider’s view of working and surviving within the Hollywood system–covering the legal issues, interviewing studio insiders on what they are looking for, and offering tips from established screenwriters who specialize in adaptations.", "Outlines a series of stages that help you structure your story to fit the needs of a 120-page screenplay", "Outlines a series of stages that help you structure your story to fit the needs of a 120-page screenplay", "Explains how to adapt anything for Hollywood, from a single sentence story idea all the way to a thousand-page novel", "Explains how to adapt anything for Hollywood, from a single sentence story idea all the way to a thousand-page novel", "Advises on the tricky subject of just how faithful your adaptation should be", "Advises on the tricky subject of just how faithful your adaptation should be", "Features helpful hints from Hollywood bigwigs–award-winning television writer Larry Brody; screenwriter and script reader Henry Jones; screenwriter and author Robin Russin; screenwriter and author Simon Rose; and more", "Features helpful hints from Hollywood bigwigs–award-winning television writer Larry Brody; screenwriter and script reader Henry Jones; screenwriter and author Robin Russin; screenwriter and author Simon Rose; and more", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "About the Author", "RICHARD KREVOLIN has taught screenwriting at USC Cinema School, Ithaca College, and UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television since 1988. He regularly conducts writers’ workshops and screenwriting seminars around the country. A pair of screenplays Krevolin adapted from two of his successful stage plays, King Levine and Lawrence of Suburbia, have been optioned and are in development. His one-man show, Boychik, had lengthy runs at the Santa Monica Playhouse and Off Broadway, and toured the country. Krevolin is also the author of Screenwriting from the Soul.", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "Read more" ]

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[ "This book guides first-time users of the Apple brand or users that just upgraded to the iPhone 13 mini on how to set up and get the hang of using their new phone. In about 21 chapters, each dealing with a specific aspect of the phone, users can get used to the features of the device and soon be able to effectively navigate the functions of the phone either for productivity or entertainment." ]

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[ "“Breaking the Silence” is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story that explores the struggles of poverty, bullying, and hope. John, the main character, faces constant torment from Odell, the school bully, and longs for a better life. Despite the odds stacked against him, John perseveres, holding onto the hope that he will one day escape his circumstances and make something of himself. This captivating novel takes readers on an emotional journey, highlighting the importance of resilience, perseverance, and the power of education. With its relatable characters and thought-provoking themes, “Breaking the Silence” is a must-read for anyone looking for a poignant and powerful story about overcoming adversity and finding hope in even the darkest of places." ]

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[ "No home library is complete without the classics!", "Little Women", "is a keepsake to be read and treasured.", "When", "Little Women", "was first published in 1868, it became an instant bestseller. The book’s gentle lessons and charming story of four adventurous sisters coming of age in Civil War-era New England was originally written as a children’s book, but quickly captured the hearts and attention of readers of all ages. Now part of the Word Cloud Classics series,", "Little Women", "is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers." ]

[ "About the Author", "American novelist, Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 - March 6, 1888) is most famous for the novel", "Little Women", ", a semi-autobiographical tale, set in Alcott’s childhood home of Concord, Massachusetts. Throughout her lifetime, Louisa published over 30 books and collections of stories.", "From the Publisher", "12 1.5-hour cassettes", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "From School Library Journal", "Grade 7-12-Louisa May Alcott's story about the four March sisters who learn the hard lessons of poverty and of growing up in New England during the Civil War.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "From", "AudioFile", "Timeless classics can sometimes be a bit stale and leave you struggling to apply them to the present. Conversely, Alcott's themes of love, kindness and faith endure through the centuries. The March family, with its four spirited daughters, succeeds in any circumstances. In the St. Charles Players' dramatization, the parents' parts are well cast; but the children's parts are read too fast, and the laughter sounds forced. The vocabulary level is high, and the dialogue isn't realistic or natural for young listeners. Solo narration would better suit this ageless prose. Lovely hymns cue the tape sides. A.G.H. (c) AudioFile, Portland, Maine", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Playing Pilgrims", "\"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents,\"grumbled Jo, lying on the rug.\"It's so dreadful to be poor!\"sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress.\"I don't think it's fair for some girls to have lots of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all,\" added little Amy, with an injured sniff.\"We've got father and mother, and each other, anyhow,\"said Beth, contentedly, from her corner.The four young faces on which the firelight shone brightened at the cheerful words, but darkened again as Jo said sadly?\"We haven't got father, and shall not have him for a long time.\" She didn't say \"perhaps never,\"but each silently added it, thinking of father far away, where the fighting was.Nobody spoke for a minute; then Meg said in an altered tone, \"You know the reason mother proposed not having any presents this Christmas, was because it's going to be a hard winter for every one; and she thinks we ought not to spend money for pleasure, when our men are suffering so in the army. We can't do much, but we can make our little sacrifices, and ought to do it gladly. But I am afraid I don't;\"and Megshook her head, as she thought regretfully of all the pretty things she wanted.\"But I don't think the little we should spend would do any good. We've each got a dollar, and the army wouldn't be much helped by our giving that. I agree not to expect anything from mother or you, but I do want to buy", "Undine and Sintram", "for myself; I've wanted it so long,'said Jo, who was a bookworm.\"I planned to spend mine in new music,\"said Beth, with a little sigh, which no one heard but the hearth-brush and kettle-holder.\"I shall get a nice box of Faber's drawing pencils; I really need them,\" said Amy, decidedly.\"Mother didn't say anything about our money, and she won't wish us to give up everything. Let's each buy what we want, and have a little fun; I'm sure we grub hard enough to earn it,\"cried Jo, examining the heels of herboots in a gentlemanly manner.\"I know I do, teaching those dreadful children nearly all day, when I'm longing to enjoy myself at home,\" began Meg, in the complaining tone again.\"You don't have half such a hard time as I do,\" said Jo. \"How would you like to be shut up for hours with a nervous, fussy old lady, who keeps you trotting, is never satisfied, and worries you till you''e ready to fly out of the window or box her ears?\"\"It's naughty to fret, but I do think washing dishes and keeping things tidy is the worst work in the world. It makes me cross; and my hands get so stiff, I can't practise good a bit.\" And Beth looked at her rough hands with a sigh that any one could hear that time.\"I don't believe any of you suffer as I do,\" cried Amy; \"for you don't have to go to school with impertinent girls, who plague you if you don't know your lessons, and laugh at your dresses, and label your father if he isn't rich, and insult you when your nose isn't nice.\"\"If you mean libel I'd say so, and not talk about labels, as if pa was a pickle-bottle,\" advised Jo, laughing.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "From the Back Cover", "This American classic is as fresh and meaningful today as it was when it was first written in the 19th century. Largely based on the author's own childhood,", "Little Women", "is a timeless tale of the four young March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—who grow to maturity in their mother's tender but strong care. As different in their personalities as they are alike in their devotion to each other, the girls vow to support their beloved mother, Marmee, by behaving their best while Father is away, serving as an army chaplain in the Civil War.Literary-minded tomboy Jo develops a fast friendship with the boy next door, and pretty Meg, the eldest, finds romance; frail and affectionate Beth fills the house with music, and little Amy, the youngest, seeks beauty with all the longing of an artist's soul. Although poor in material wealth, the family possesses an abundance of love, friendship, and imaginative gifts that captivate readers time and again.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "From the Inside Flap", "Little Women", "is one of the best-loved books of all time. Lovely Meg, talented Jo, frail Beth, spoiled Amy: these are the four March sisters, who learn the hard lessons of poverty and of growing up in New England during the Civil War. Through their dreams, plays, pranks, letters, illnesses, and courtships, women of all ages have become a part of this remarkable family. Based on Louisa May Alcott's childhood, this lively portrait of nineteenth-century family life possesses a lasting vitality that has endeared it from generation to generation.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "From the Author", "I discovered the legend of the Nain Rouge right around the time I lost my job and the entire country was going through a major economic crisis. I kept wondering why all this was happening. Why were such terrible things happening to such good people?And so my story begins... The Nain Rouge feeds on all of this negative energy and becomes the cause and the manifestation of evil. I'd like to think that this first book in the Nain Rouge trilogy presents not only the human struggle of good versus evil, but provides children and adults with the opportunity to explore how we cope with life's challenges. In the end, we have to make choices and live with our decisions. Maybe, it takes a society working together for the common good to defeat the evil forces - both seen and unseen.This is a battle we all face, everyday, as individuals and as a community. Truly, a scary and exciting proposition.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Review", "\"The American female myth.\"—Madelon Bedell", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Review", "\"The American female myth.\"—Madelon Bedell", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Review", "“Broadview Press’s Little Women provides a definitive text along with the most comprehensive historical overview yet offered. Alton not only gives us a text based on the first edition, she also presents the genesis and development of Alcott’s most famous novel using the author’s own public and private writings. For the first time in one edition, we now have the complete story of the March family! It is a wonderful scholarly achievement that has long been overdue.” (Daniel Shealy )“Anne Hiebert Alton's edition for Broadview is unique in supplementing the text with Alcott's sources for and correspondence about the novel, with those of Alcott’s works that she attributes to Jo and her sisters, selections from the text that she alludes to most frequently, such as Pilgrim's Progress, and excerpts that demonstrate Alcott's feminism. A number of these selections are not readily accessible elsewhere, and some will prove unfamiliar even to Alcott scholars. Alton and Broadview are to be commended for bringing them together in a single volume.” (Elizabeth Keyser )", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Book Description", "Little Women", "tells the brilliant tale of the four March sisters - sensible Meg, wilful Jo, timid Beth and artistic Amy - as they grow up in Civil War New England. These vivid and relatable characters mark", "Little Wome", "n", "as a true American classic.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "From Library Journal", "How would one describe this latest recording of the classic story from Alcott (Little Men, Audio Reviews, LJ 11/15/96)? The answer must be, clear, competent, and unexciting. Laura Grafton is a precise reader, but her voice lacks expressiveness, and she makes little attempt to vocally differentiate (and/or animate) the characters. The result is an inoffensive and slightly dull rendering. There's nothing wrong; the tapes just won't grab the attention of the casual listener. The producer has made a praiseworthy attempt to reduce costs by having each cassette side carry double text. At $22.95, this tape set is an excellent value. Unfortunately, this double-track format requires a stereo cassette player with a fully functioning balance control. Most portable cassette players and some car stereo systems do not have this feature. Since, at least anecdotally, a large percentage of recreational audiocassette library borrowers are commuters or exercisers, one should consider whether this format would be used by patrons. Libraries purchasing this format might also consider purchasing (and lending) the associated headphone adaptor plugs. Recommended for libraries with limited audiobook budgets and/or appropriate user populations.AI. Pour-El, Iowa State Univ., AmesCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Review", "''A delightful novel of simplicity and family. It is a superb novel for adults to share with their children...Delightful.'' --", "Suite101", "''Provided a template for the all-American girls and women who followed.'' --", "Washington Post", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Read more" ]

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[ "1977 Indianapolis 500 Yearbook: AJ's fourth \"500\" win. Winner's Interview;Look at Foyt's two decades at Indy. Features; Sid Collins and the Radio Network; A story on the CRA; Forty Years Ago; Foreign Drivers; The McElreaths;Frankie DelRoy; Clarence Cagle;Dick Wallen; 'Odds Against the Brickyard' features weird cars. Also Champion; Joel Thorne; Karl Kizer; Larry Bisceglia; ELdon Rasmussen.New, from the publisher. In Mint condition.224 Pages." ]

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[ "Specifically designed for the MCEM Part C, this book contains 100 questions to help candidates prepare for this OSCE examination. All questions and answers are mapped directly to the College of Emergency Medicine syllabus and contain detailed information that allows candidates to appreciate the format and requirements of each OSCE. Each question features instructions to candidate, actor, and examiner, so candidates can practise in groups and recreate OSCE stations. MCEM-style marking sheets ensure that candidates have a good understanding of the standard that is required by the College.Written by a team with many years of experience of running mock OSCE exams for trainees, this book will give candidates a realistic and comprehensive preparation for the MCEM Part C." ]

[ "About the Author", "Rebecca Thorpe,", "Consultant in Emergency Medicine, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK", ",Simon Chapman,", "Consultant in Emergency Medicine, North Bristol Trust, Bristol, UK", ",Jules Blackham,", "Consultant in Emergency Medicine, North Bristol Trust, Bristol, UK" ]

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[ "Garrett Richmond, an Atlanta PD homicide detective, liked to work alone. But today, he was temporarily assigned to work with a new young detective, Connor Boyd, and was not happy about it at all. You’ll read how their rapport develops, while following them in their efforts to track down a serial killer. They continue to find more and more clues at each murder. Eventually, they have enough evidence to convict their killer, but not enough to find him. Can you figure it out before Garrett and Connor? While they investigate numerous other intriguing cases, you’ll get to meet many other interesting characters. If you delight in a little excitement, romance, humor, an occasional gruesome event and surprise endings, you’ll thoroughly enjoy the story. If you’ve ever visited or lived in Atlanta, Georgia, you’ll enjoy it even more." ]

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[ "This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book." ]

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[ "Drew and Julia Morgan just made two life-changing purchases. The first was their new home in Brighton, Michigan. The second was an old cello they found in an Ann Arbor antique store. Both home and cello will introduce the Morgans to a spiritual world normally just out of sight of the living.Drew senses something strange in the home and begins seeing apparitions—visions soon shared by Julia. As for Julia, she begins playing hauntingly sad music on her cello, despite only being able to play by sight-reading. Something terrible once happened in the Morgan’s new home—and they may be the only ones who can put matters right. As the Morgans are swept into a mystery a century and a half in the making, the couple unearths evidence of a long-forgotten crime and a doomed love. Acts of violence and compassion are about to bubble up from the past—with unpredictable results. A stirring tale of supernatural heartache, The Cello draws its inspiration from real-life paranormal experiences that ask you to consider who walks the halls of your own home—and why?" ]

[ "About the Author", "Lyndon Morgan was born in South Wales in Great Britain. He received a bachelor of science from Imperial College London, where he developed a healthy respect for logic and a skeptical attitude toward religion. His main interests are math, engineering, and science, although music plays an integral part in his life. At age twenty-seven, Morgan moved to the United States, where he now works in the automotive industry. The move led to life in an older house in Brighton, Michigan, where his devotion to atheism was shaken. There he and his wife experienced multiple paranormal encounters that defied logic. Unable to explain the luminous young woman who appears in his home or the other apparitions who surround her spiritual play, Morgan decided to write The Cello, an attempt to at least bandage the wounds his experiences left in his neat, mathematical, and rational world." ]

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[ "Making the connection between living a holy life and following Christ's example of love, H. Ray Dunning provides spiritual guidance for Christians who want to grow in grace. His treatment of the joy and comfort that results from holy living is both helpful and encouraging. Inviting readers to return to the biblical meanings and descriptions of the holy life, Dunning challenges believers to cultivate a holy walk with God-and he provides guidance for that effort. His exploration and explanation of key spiritual disciplines in the life of the Christian will benefit pastors and lay persons for years to come.", "From the time I first sat under his teaching, H. Ray Dunning has been the pivotal theological influence on my understanding of the Holy God. My preaching, theology, and pastoral practice reflect the shaping that took place under his influence. Read reverently, think deeply, and live gratefully.", "Dan Boone President, Trevecca Nazarene University" ]

[ "About the Author", "H. Ray Dunning, former pastor, educator, and Wesleyan scholar, served on the faculty of Trevecca Nazarene University (1964-1995). In his extensive writings, including his systematic theology, Grace, Faith and Holiness, he preserves the Wesleyan heritage. Dr. Dunning, a graduate of Trevecca, earned a PhD from Vanderbilt University." ]

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[ "Former Ohio farmer Christopher Bennett enjoys his position and country club living as the general manager of an East Coast steel corporation, until a series of hardships force him to reconsider his values and world." ]

[ "From Library Journal", "This is one of Powell's earlier titles (1934) focusing on the Midwest. It follows the story of Christopher Bennett, who loses sight of himself through social advancement and financial success. The Depression and a strike at the factory where Bennett is general manager show him the error of false pride. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc." ]

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[ "The unthinkable is about to happen--Abby's family is moving!Abby has lived in the same house for as long as she can remember. But now her parents have decided that they need to move...and their house is on the market before the kids have even digested the news! Abby feels safe and secure in her old neighborhood, where all her friends are nearby. She doesn't care that she'll soon have her own bathroom and a pool in her backyard. She doesn't even care that she'll get to stay in the same school. Abby doesn't want to move! Whatever happened to the Hayeses making decisions together? And why do they have to move so close to Brianna?" ]

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[ "In the gripping young adult fantasy series, “Genavine’s Faith,” author Jupiter Rose weaves together elements of paranormal and dystopian fiction, delivering an enthralling tale that will captivate readers from the very first page. If you’re drawn to a diverse cast of characters, exhilarating action sequences, and passionate romance, then brace yourself for the dark chaos that awaits.The story begins with a harrowing abandonment by the government, leaving its citizens for dead. Five years pass, each moment mired in the relentless grip of war, where unpredictability becomes a way of life for the young protagonist, Gena. Just when she thought life couldn’t become any more bleak, a sudden turn for the worse shreds the veil of secrecy, revealing truths that plunge the world into chaos and nightmares.Gena’s faith is shaken to its core as darkness seeps into every facet of existence. Driven by an unwavering determination to uncover the truth, she unlocks doors that simply cannot be closed. As the battle between Heaven and Hell unfolds, Gena discovers her own identity and the dangerous forces rising within her. Is she prepared to confront the fear that lurks in the shadows? And what would happen if the monster inside her were set free, threatening to unleash devastation upon the world?Amidst the lingering glimmers of hope, new threats emerge, pushing Gena to the brink. Will her world crumble under the weight of overwhelming challenges, or will she emerge as the greatest threat to those who seek to control her? Prepare yourself for a heart-pounding journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat, desperate for more with every turn of the page. Jupiter Rose’s “The life of Genavine” series is a spellbinding adventure that explores the boundaries of power and humanity, leaving readers craving the next installment." ]

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[ "The PREMIER apologist of the 20th century in one of his greatest works ... illustrated!Your Special \"Illustrated & Annotated\" edition includes:+ 12 New Illustrations of Gilbert Keith Chesterton by generative artist Lucio Marcetti \"Life Stages\" + Special Bonus artwork!+ “Chesterton’s Literary Apprenticeship”A few classic quotes:“A hundred years ago our affairs for good or evil were wielded triumphantly by rhetoricians. Now our affairs are hopelessly muddled by strong, silent men.” “I do not say that there are no stronger men than these; but will any one say that there are any men stronger than those men of old who were dominated by their philosophy and steeped in their religion? Whether bondage be better than freedom may be discussed. But that their bondage came to more than our freedom it will be difficult for any one to deny.”“Blasphemy is an artistic effect, because blasphemy depends upon a philosophical conviction. Blasphemy depends upon belief and is fading with it. If any one doubts this, let him sit down seriously and try to think blasphemous thoughts about Thor. I think his family will find him at the end of the day in a state of some exhaustion.”“In the fifteenth century men cross-examined and tormented a man because he preached some immoral attitude; in the nineteenth century we feted and flattered Oscar Wilde because he preached such an attitude, and then broke his heart in penal servitude because he carried it out. It may be a question which of the two methods was the more cruel; there can be no kind of question which was the more ludicrous. The age of the Inquisition has not at least the disgrace of having produced a society which made an idol of the very same man for preaching the very same things which it made him a convict for practising.”" ]

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[ "A journal to keep details for your bird hunting trips. You can capture notes and plans for your upcoming hunts, and then afterwards, you can capture your journal notes of the hunt. Great way to keep memories and learnings from each hunt. The ideal gift for any bird hunting enthusiast or beginner. Great for the young hunter who is interested in bird hunting. Build a collection of memories and stories from each hunt." ]

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[ "As a church musician, I would consider this to be in very good condition, but because some buyers understandably look at slightly darkened edges (from frequent turning), some frayed edges, and some repaired pages and consider the books less valuable, I listed them in good condition. There are no missing pages in these books (they come as a set of Vol 1 & 2), no illegible notes, and the hard outside spines have been reinforced with heavy-duty clear tape to lengthen their life expectancy. There are some hand-written markings such as \"Intro\" or \"Down 1\" that other musicians may find helpful. These would be perfectly suitable for either church use or for home practice editions. Both volumes have years of hard use remaining." ]

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[ "One of our most enduring inspirational works, The Post Office returns to North America with this handsomely illustrated new edition, offering hope and healing for us all.Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the greatest writer of modern India, wrote The Post Office in 1911, following a deep personal loss. In beautiful, simple prose, Tagore tells the story of a young boy, confined to his sickbed on doctor's orders. Seated beside his window, he longs to join the world outside, where children play in the street and others scurry about, preoccupied with their daily routines. Greeting everyone who passes by his house, from the local curdseller, to the town watchman, to the lovely flower girl, Shudha, Amal - with his touching curiosity - teaches others life's simple but essential truths while awaiting his own spiritual liberation." ]

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[ "It?s not easy being a sixth grader, particularly one with an ingenious knack for getting into trouble with his parents, teachers, and a line of picketing sixth-grade girls! Anyone who?s ever spent time in ?time-out? will appreciate the hilarious antics of this misunderstood pre-teen with a cause. Also in a fun, updated format sure to grab kids? attention!Matthew Martin hates being the youngest kid in sixth grade, but he?s convinced things will get better after his eleventh birthday sleepover, if only he could make up with his best friend?and stop a line of picketing sixth-grade girls from ruining his party and his life!?Brisk in style and pacing, this light-hearted offering is sure to be popular.??", "Booklist", "?Sibling rivalry and parent/child conflicts are humorously yet realistically portrayed in this zany, credible story.? ?", "School Library Journal" ]

[ "About the Author", "Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel,", "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit", ". She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular", "Amber Brown", "books as well as", "Remember Me To Harold Square", ",", "The Divorce Express", ", and", "Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?", "Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards.", "Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Children’s Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048." ]

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[ "Inspirational Presence is an invitation to create a new generation of leaders who are willing to challenge their ways of seeing the world and the people within it. These leaders will be appreciative of the global implications of their thoughts and actions, and know how to create profound change in themselves and in others. The methods and models presented in Inspirational Presence tap into models of collaborative change and learning, as well as presenting current learnings in emotional intelligence and its deep impact on teams and organizations. Leaders will learn how to use Five Competencies for Transformation in ways that inspire and empower others.Also, they can explore the difference between transformational and transactional leadership styles, and see a model that simplifies the difference. By understanding how people engage change, leaders can know which of their actions create the most compelling draws into the future and how to present their ideas." ]

[ "About the Author", "Jeff Evans, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant. He helps leaders live their dreams and connect with people through both their hearts and minds. His work focuses on developing and supporting dynamic, inspirational presence in leaders. He has spent the past 20 years guiding executives through successful transformational change in some of the largest corporations in the world. Many of these lead global organizations spanning over 100 counties. His client base has included retail, manufacturing, defense, aviation, information technology, telecommunications, research and development, as well as oil and gas exploration.", "As a speaker, Jeff has been a key presenter in the areas of leadership of change, organization development, and large-scale change methodologies. He has authored numerous papers and co-authored The Ten Tasks of Change (Jossey/Bass-Pfeifer, 2001). He has extensive training in behavioral systems, organizations, and the psychology of group dynamics." ]

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[ "Tough-minded Leadership offers new insights, focus, and motivation for anyone committed to greater personal effectiveness as a leader. At a time when self-confidence and self-esteem are desperately lacking, it provides specific techniques and tools to help restore them. Joe Batten helps you make the transition to tough-minded leader by explaining the thirty-five essential conversions you must make in your attitudes and the fifteen challenges you must learn to confront." ]

[ "Review", "\"Presents an inspirational volume that makes self-knowledge, intuition, courage, and commitment the prerequisites for leadership.\"", "The Wall Street Journal", "\"Joe's new book...clearly, directly, and forcefully describes how to build a strong, unified team and optimize the potential of the people within the company.\"", "H. Ross Perot, Chairman of the Board, The Perot Group, Inc.", "\"With the same inspiring clarity he used to enlighten and motivate us in Tough-Minded Management, Joe Bratten now focuses his powerful talent on leadership, and his message is clear...stretch/reach... believe/achieve. Tough-Minded Leadership joins Tough-Minded Management as a double-barrel must.\"", "John W. Teets, Chairman & CEO, The Greyhound Corporation", "\"At last, a practical book that teaches us how to translate the philosophy of leadership into day-to-day behavior.\"", "Thomas S. Haggai, Chairman and President, Independent Grocers Alliance", "About the Author", "Joe D. Batten, MS, CPAE was the author of fourteen books, over four training, management, sales, and leadership films, presented to over three thousand audiences in seventeen countries, and was the first speaker inducted in the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame. His", "New York Times", "best-selling book,", "Tough-Minded Management", ", was the first management book to reach #1 in America. Mr. Batten worked directly with over 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies and gave the United States Army the phrase \"Be All You Can Be.\" Mr. Batten was widely considered the \"Sales Training Dean of America.\"" ]

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[ "புனைவு என்னும் புதிர் நூல் - 2 தமிழில் ஒரு முதல் முயற்சியாக தற்காலத் தமிழ்ச் சிறுகதை இலக்கியத்தின் முக்கியமான எழுத்தாளர்கள் பன்னிருவரின் கதைகளை எடுத்துக்கொண்டு, அவற்றின் நுட்பங்களையும், பொதுவாக படைப்பின் உள் கட்டமைப்பு, அதன் இயக்கம், இலக்கியப் பார்வை, இவ்வகை எழுத்து எப்படிக் கலையாக உயர்கிறது, கலைஞன் எப்படிக் கேளிக்கை எழுத்தாளர்களிடமிருந்து வேறுபட்டுத் தனித்து நிற்கிறான் என்று ஓவ்வொரு கதையாக ஆராய்ந்த புனைவு என்னும் புதிர் முதல் நூலைத் தொடர்ந்து இன்னும் சில எழுத்தாளர்களின் சிறுகதைகளை எடுத்துக்கொண்டு ஆராய்கிறது இந்த இரண்டாவது நூல்." ]

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[ "A war to erupt. A kingdom to bleed. A curse to consume.", "Escera has been divided since the banishment of magic in the kingdoms. Exile or death is the only option for those discovered. Now, terror spreads as the emperor declares war upon the kings.For Narwin Malancy of Argotra, her power to command the storm has forced her into a life of secrecy. Her dream of becoming a warrior has crumbled. As she navigates her new path, she finds it tainted with shadows, deception, and death.Splenor Bardazin serves as a city guard, but wields fire in his flesh. Yet his task grows burdensome as he questions his purpose. When he and Narwin discover a man killed by magic, they are forced to uncover the truth behind the rumors of a magical onslaught.Amid investigations, Guy Renzell’s rash and impulsive methods cause a rift among his peers. Fraught with his duties as well as his troubled conscience, Guy must see past his pride or watch the kingdom succumb to an eternal winter.Meanwhile, Princess Rayla of the Zide Empire challenges her father’s war with the west. The dagger at his side is driving him deeper into madness, with whispers consuming his mind. Rayla knows the voices are not human, nor are they divine, and they have returned to Escera with a taste for blood and souls." ]

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[ "In this “", "fast-paced adventure filled with thoughtful life lessons” (", "School Library Journal", "), becoming a real boy is just the beginning.", "Since he changed, Pino has struggled to live a quiet life with his father Gepetto. But a boy who used to be a wooden puppet doesn’t fit in well with the other villagers. When Pino creates a replica of Gepetto’s late wife and brings it to life, the two are chased out of their village by an angry mob demanding the resurrection of their own loved ones. On the run with a dying Gepetto, Pino must face a world that would seek to use—and misuse—him for his powers. And when Pino discovers that his abilities are slowly transforming him back into a puppet, he faces a choice: strike a deal with those who only want to use him, or stand up for who he really is." ]

[ "Review", "He especially excels at building and maintating a slightly ominous atmosphere.", "About the Author", "SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's", "first novel,", "The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys,", "was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a \"touching and impressive debut\" and won the prestigious Oregon Book Award. Since then, he has published ten novels and over fifty short stories, his fiction spanning a wide variety of genres and styles. His most recent book for younger readers,", "Wooden Bones,", "chronicles the untold story of Pinocchio and was singled out for praise by the Junior Library Guild. He lives in Oregon with his wife and children.  Visit him at", "ScottWilliamCarter.com.", "His highly anticipated new mystery,", "GHOST DETECTIVE", ", is due out in the summer of 2013. In a world where everybody dies but nobody leaves, Myron Vale is the rare individual who completely straddles both sides of the great divide . . . Find out more about the book at", "ScottWilliamCarter.com/ghost." ]

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

[ "DR. NATHAN KESSLER, RECIPIENT OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN PHYSICS, expands upon Einstein's Theory of Relativity in an attempt to unite time and space in the Fourth Dimension. He experiments with tele-transportation of matter and energy across a man-made wormhole in the space-time continuum - which he refers to as THE KESSLER CROSSING-and successfully transports a famous person from antiquity to the present. How the world reacts and how his associates publicize and commercialize this astonishing achievement exposes the dark side of society." ]

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

[ "In terms of legal evolution, the expansion of the role of the victim is occurring quite rapidly and probably represents the single greatest \"revolution\" in criminal procedure in twenty years. In most fields of law, one would expect such a new and dynamic set of laws to have a prominent place in the education of law students. Yet this has not proven to be true in the education of criminal procedure students.", "This book addresses this inconsistency by consciously focusing on the victim's role in the criminal process. It is divided into procedural stages, a structure which mimics conventional criminal procedure casebooks. However, do to its unique nature, almost none of the material contained in Victims in Criminal Procedure is found in those conventional casebooks, making it a valuable resource.", "Chapters include an Introduction to Victim's Role in the Criminal Process; Defining the \"Victim\"; Victim Protection; Investigation; The Charging Process; Pretrial Matters; Pretrial Disposition; Trial; Selected Evidentiary Issues in Trial; Sentencing and Post-Sentence Matters; and Remedies, Review, and Rights." ]

[ "Review", "\"...will surely sparkle as the first - and class- treatment of the legal rights of crime victims.\" --", "The Crime Victims Report, Septmember/October 1999", "About the Author", "Douglas E. Beloof is a professor at Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College." ]

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[ "Books", "Law", "Criminal Law" ]

[ "Book by Heidrich, Delana, Simpson, Kathleen, White, Tekla" ]

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

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[ "This list of 111 unique facts, thoughts, and witticisms is a collection of interesting and unusual information that may not be commonly known. It includes a wide range of topics such as science, history, animals, and nature. Some of the facts are amusing, some are intriguing, and others are just plain odd. The list also includes a few witticisms that are sure to make you chuckle, and odd thoughts that will make you question the way you see the world. These facts are not necessarily useful in everyday life, but they are sure to spark conversation and provide entertainment. It's a perfect list to share with friends, family or at parties, with something for everyone to enjoy. it is also a great way to learn something new and have fun at the same time." ]

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

[ "Nube Roja fue el único indio americano de la historia en derrotar al Ejército de EE. UU. en una guerra, obligando al Gobierno a procurar la paz bajo los términos impuestos por el jefe indio. En la cima del poder de Nube Roja, los sioux llegaron a reclamar el control sobre una quinta parte de lo que serían los contiguos Estados Unidos y disfrutaron de la lealtad de miles de guerreros feroces. Sin embargo, las neblinas de la historia han ensombrecido extrañamente su figura. Ahora, gracias al redescubrimiento de una autobiografía perdida y a la investigación meticulosa de dos galardonados autores como Bob Drury y Tom Clavin, puede contarse al fin la historia del guerrero indio más poderoso del siglo XIX.En este documento, los autores devuelven a Nube Roja su lugar en la historia. Repasando los acontecimientos que desembocaron en la Guerra de Nube Roja, nos ofrecen retratos íntimos de las muchas vidas con las que se cruzó el jefe indio: hombres de montaña como Jim Bridger, generales estadounidenses como William T. Sherman, exploradores intrépidos como John Bozeman, y memorables guerreros a quienes Nube Roja preparó, como el legendario Caballo Loco. En el centro de la historia se encuentra el gran jefe sioux, luchando por la mera existencia de la forma de vida de los indios." ]

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

[ "The sixth book in the bestselling Confessions series.", "What is life like for a female Undercover Cop?", "Ash Cameron gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at life in the Police. Funny, moving and irreverent, you’ll never look at a bobby the same way again…", "What is life like for an Undercover Cop?", "Ash Cameron joined the police in the 70s – think Life on Mars with added ladders in her tights.", "From arresting East End gangsters, dealing out justice to football hooligans and coping with sexism on the job, Ash did it all. So when she was asked to go undercover, well, it was just another job, wasn’t it?", "Told with warmth and humour, these ‘confessions’ will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you roll your eyes as you learn exactly what goes on behind-the-scenes in the police…" ]

[ "About the Author", "Ash Cameron is a retired police officer, who worked in the undercover team in London. And that is all we can tell you.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition." ]

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

[ "\"", "The plot hit home, and its essence was palpable. It shed light on the longstanding feud between intertribal and interreligious marriages, especially in Africa. Manipulation, hate, deceit, and strife are the order of the day. Also, there’s a question about faith and how parents lord it over their children, regardless of how they feel.", "\" Jennifer IbiamThe moment Nadia meets Anthony in Nigeria they become fast friends. He returns to the U.S. after visiting his family with the promise to help Nadia should she ever get the opportunity to travel. When the opportunity presents itself, her life seems to quickly unravel and spiral out of control when she becomes pregnant for Anthony, who is MIA. Her heartache opens an opportunity for her to find solace with Nick, who gives her everything she has ever dreamt of, including the love she craves. When a car accident takes her husband’s life, Nadia finds herself alone again. But a strange twist of events places her in an awkward position where she is forced to choose between helping the man who broke her heart or losing the most important people in her life. With more than fifteen years of heartache and a child between them, how will Nadia make this near-impossible choice, and at what cost?" ]

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[ "Books", "Large Print", "Literature & Fiction" ]

[ "Apart from The Last of the Mohicans, most Americans know little of the French and Indian War-also known as the Seven Years' War-and yet it remains one of the most fascinating periods in our history. In January 2006, PBS will air The War That Made America, a four-part documentary about this epic conflict. Fred Anderson, the award-winning and critically acclaimed historian, has written the official tie-in to this exciting television event. In The War That Made America, Anderson deftly shows how the expansion of the British colonies into French territory in the 1750s and the ongoing Native American struggle for survival would erupt into seven years of bloodshed and unrest spreading from the backwoods of Pennsylvania to the high courts of Europe, eventually overturning the balance of power on two continents and laying the groundwork for the American Revolution. Beautifully illustrated, richly detailed, and utterly compelling, this is the story of how America as we know it today emerged from a series of fractured colonies and warring tribes into a nation ripe for independence-and nobody tells this story better than Fred Anderson. \"Overall, this work is an excellent introduction to a complex, dynamic conflict that set the stage for the American Revolution. Recommended for all libraries.\"-Library Journal \"Lucid and swift-moving. With luck, Anderson's book will awaken interest in a critically important period in colonial history that, he laments, is about as familiar now as the Peloponnesian War.\"-Kirkus Review \"Like the best popular historians, Anderson combines exhaustive research and an accessible prose style in a volume that should help rescue the French and Indian War from historical obscurity.\"-Publishers Weekly \"...(Anderson's) writing is fluid, energetic, and gripping and his exploration of this period in early American history is unforgettable. His book is brought to life in this unabridged audio recording by Simon Vance, a British actor and skilled reader who has recorded more than 200 audiobooks.\"-Reviewed by Sheldon Ztvordokov, Large Print Reviews \"Simon Vance handles this complex narrative with a stately intelligence...He pronounces the many Native American place names and French-Canadian phrases with ease. Look for a young George Washington, who learns a number of valuable lessons that will serve him well two decades later.\"-AudioFile Magazine" ]

[ "About the Author", "Fred Anderson is Arts and Sciences Professor of Distinction emeritus at the University of Colorado Boulder. His other books include A People's Army: Massachusetts Soldiers and Society in the Seven Years' War and (with Andrew Cayton) The Dominion of War: Empire and Liberty in North America, 1500-2000.Simon Vance, a former BBC Radio presenter and newsreader, is a full-time actor who has appeared on both stage and television. He has recorded over eight hundred audiobooks and has earned five coveted Audie Awards, and he has won fifty-seven Earphones Awards from AudioFile magazine, which has named him a Golden Voice.", "From", "AudioFile", "In 1754 an uneasy balance existed on the North American continent between three great nations: France, the Iroquois Confederacy, and the British Empire. Seven years later, following the French and Indian War, only one superpower remained, England. Simon Vance handles this complex narrative with a stately intelligence, although his British accent belies the preeminence of England in this story. He pronounces the many Native American place names and French-Canadian phrases with ease. Look for a young George Washington, who learns a number of valuable lessons that will serve him well two decades later. This project coincided with a PBS documentary series and the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War. B.P. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine--", "Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine" ]

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[ "Two children excited about math, but only one math worksheet.", "When Gracie finds a mysterious math worksheet on the table, she goes on a quest to find out how it got there. When she is not able to find out who it belongs to, she makes a decision that causes her to learn a valuable lesson.", "About The Gracie Series", "The Gracie Series, written and illustrated by Grace LaJoy Henderson, follows the lovable character Gracie as she gets caught up in funny situations. Parents, teachers and librarians will enjoy sharing these engaging stories and listening as the children share their thoughts sparked by the discussion questions in the back of each book.", "The Gracie Series consists of six books:", "Popcorn Behind the Bush, Cake in My Shoe, Water in His Face, Math on the Table, I Trimmed My Edges, and Puppy Ate My Shorts!", "Each story was inspired by entertaining memories from the author's own life, hence the name Gracie; teaching valuable life lessons while inspiring young readers to use reason, analyze and think critically.", "Your child will love these heart-warming stories and so will you!" ]

[ "Review", "\"Gracie problem solves once again, but this time she uses compassion.\"", "L. Moots, Elementary Teacher", "\"Engaging! I was soulfully encouraged with Gracie's honesty. I love that both of the children enjoy math and have a sense of responsibility when it comes to homework.\"", "C. Bonness, Retired Teacher", "\"My favorite part was when Gracie apologized and told the truth.\"", "Keimora, 2nd Grader", "\"This book will appeal to my 10 year old granddaughter who loves math!\"", "D. Cain, Grandmother of 9" ]

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

[ "How does wheat turn into bread? Follow each step in the food production cycle―from planting wheat seeds to eating toast with jelly―in this fascinating book!" ]

[ "About the Author", "Stacy Taus-Bolstad", "is the author of several nonfiction books for young readers. She is based in Minnesota." ]

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

[ "Suspense thriller about a chiropractor who battles an unethical pharmacuetical company." ]

[ "Review", "Adams is already being compared to masters Robin Cook and Micheal Palmer. His book deserves to be a best seller. --", "The Chiropractic Journal, January 1, 2001", "The Power will awaken you to your power and the power of big biz. --", "Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul", "Truly promises gut wrentching action with repeated upper cuts to the emotions. An intense journey. --", "Dan O'Connor", "About the Author", "Dr. John Adams has practiced chiropractic for 15 years in California and Colorado. He recently testified before the White House Commission on Alternative Medicine in Washington DC recommending both a moratorium on television drug advertising and the production of a television drama series featuring wholistic health issues. He signed a copy of The Power for first lady, Laura Bush and met with a representative of Fox Network regarding his idea for the progressive new television series. Adams is currently finishing his second novel." ]

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[ "500 patterns with recipes and notes", "500 patterns with recipes and notes", "285 color photos An elegant and comprehensive encyclopedia of New Zealand trout flies (\"lures,\" to a New Zealander), past and present. Patterns include recipe, tying tips, historical background, and fishing tips, often accompanied by fascinating anecdotal information about the pattern or its originator. Beautiful color photos show the flies in exquisite detail. This book has historical and practical interest, both to New Zealand-bound fly fishers and tiers and to collectors of fine fly-fishing books.", "285 color photos", "An elegant and comprehensive encyclopedia of New Zealand trout flies (\"lures,\" to a New Zealander), past and present. Patterns include recipe, tying tips, historical background, and fishing tips, often accompanied by fascinating anecdotal information about the pattern or its originator. Beautiful color photos show the flies in exquisite detail. This book has historical and practical interest, both to New Zealand-bound fly fishers and tiers and to collectors of fine fly-fishing books." ]

[ "About the Author", "Derek Quilliam, a lifelong fly-fisherman, tier, and noted photographer, practices law in Napier, New Zealand.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "paperback", "edition." ]

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[ "Books", "Blowout Books", "All Deals" ]

[ "Guided by a penchant for self-reflection and thoughtful discussion, Presbyterians have long been pulled in conflicting directions in their perceptions of their shared religious mission—with a tension that sometimes divides hearts as well as congregations. In this first comprehensive history of the Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma, historians Michael Cassity and Danney Goble reveal how Oklahoma Presbyterians have responded to the demands of an evolving society, a shifting theology, and even a divided church.", "Beginning with the territorial period, Cassity and Goble examine the dynamics of Presbyterian missions among the Five Tribes in Indian Territory and explain how Presbyterians differed from other denominations. As they trace the Presbyterian journey, they examine the way Presbyterians addressed the evil of slavery and the dispossession of Oklahoma’s Indians; the challenges of industrial society; the modern issues of depression, war, and racial injustice; and concerns of life and faith with which other Americans have also struggled.", "An insightful and independent history that draws upon firsthand accounts of congregations and church members across the state,", "Divided Hearts", "attests to the courage of Presbyterians in dealing with their struggles and shows a church very much at work—and at home—in Oklahoma." ]

[ "About the Author", "A former history professor and university administrator,", "Michael Cassity", "is the author of three books and numerous articles.", "Danney Goble", "(1946–2007) was Professor of Letters at the University of Oklahoma and the award-winning author or coauthor of eight books about Oklahoma and Oklahomans." ]

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[ "Prepare your students for the Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam. Extensive exam training is reinforced with plenty of online practice. FCE Result develops the skills your students need to get the right result in the Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam. The lively content and vibrant designkeep your students motivated. The new Online Skills Practice reinforces the work you do in class. This can be managed by you, or students can do it as self-study. Use the new FCE Result iTools on your interactive whiteboard to bring a fresh approach to teaching." ]

[ "About the Author", "Paul Davies began working as an editor on several ELT coursebooks and as a compiler on an English-Spanish bilingual dictionary. He is co-author of the primary course and secondary courses All Stars and Oxford Spotlight. Tim Falla graduated from Oxford University with a BA Honours degree in ModernLanguages. He took a Post Graduate Certificate in Education in English for Speakers of Other Languages at London University and taught in Japan, the UK, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. From 1988 until 1992 he was an editor in the ELT Division of Oxford University Press. Since then he has worked as afreelance author." ]

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[ "Books", "Reference", "Foreign Language Study & Reference" ]

[ "The Silver family is wealthy, but their money can't fix the dysfunction that tears at eleven-year-old Rebecca, who endures her parents' emotional battles and the physical and verbal abuse of her older sister. In response, Rebecca hunches over, tightening and over-contracting the muscles on the right side of her body. Over time, this has caused her spine to curve in unhealthy directions, creating pressure on her nervous system and wreaking havoc on her immune system. She also turns to the comfort of food. Rebecca's life changes dramatically when she encounters the nature spirits of the sky, who help humans find peace and health. With their help, Rebecca learns how to heal herself from verbal, food, and techno abuse. She empowers her mind, body, spirit, and nervous system with healthy foods, thoughts, breaths, and postures, and she becomes healthier and happier-allowing her to take on her mission: saving the children and the planet. Wind Kissed is an entertaining and educational fantasy novel that will empower young readers to look up at life, look up from technology, and make healthy, peaceful choices." ]

[ "About the Author", "Dr. Lynn Ann Migdal-Doctor of Chiropractic and ChiroChi(TM) Master, Holistic Neurological Fitness Life Coach, and Motivating International Speaker-has helped thousands to live up to their life potential over the past 34 years. As the founding director of the Looking Up Movement, an educational public charity, she has dedicated her life to spreading the truth about the damage that looking down at life and technology is causing in our society. For more information on why we need to breathe and to look up, visit www.lookingupfoundation.org and www.drlynnmigdal.com." ]

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

[ "From the Bestselling Author of the Greatest Crocheting, Knitting, & Quilting Guides — Keep Reading!", "Are you looking for a great way to channel your energy and unleash your creativity into something productive?", "Or, are you simply keen to learn more about crocheting, knitting, and quilting?", "If you’re looking for a new, benefit-rich hobby for your mental health and focus, then you’re in the right place!", "When it comes to finding a hobby that relaxes you, crocheting, knitting, and quilting have been known to have the most benefits.", "Studies have shown that they help relieve depression, reduce anxiety, build esteem, postpone dementia, and lessen insomnia. They also reduce irritability and restlessness, bust stress, and foster a stronger community.", "What more is that crocheting, knitting, and quilting are also a great way for you to create personalized gifts for people you love!", "Introducing “Knitting and Crochet for Beginners” by bestselling author Vicky Mandala.", "Using this 3-in-one game-changing guide, beginners like you will:", "Learn simple, easy-to-follow tips and tricks to make crochet an absolute blast — even for beginners with no prior experience", "Learn simple, easy-to-follow tips and tricks", "to make crochet an absolute blast — even for beginners with no prior experience", "Get expert answers to frequently asked questions when it comes to knitting techniques, stitches, and patterns", "Get expert answers to frequently asked questions", "when it comes to knitting techniques, stitches, and patterns", "Avoid common beginner mistakes to make the most out of your quilting projects — from simple patterns to fabric", "Avoid common beginner mistakes", "to make the most out of your quilting projects — from simple patterns to fabric", "And so much more!", "And so much more!", "It’s never too late to learn a new hobby… especially one that’s like a gift that keeps on giving!", "So, what are you waiting for?", "Scroll Up, Click on “", "Buy Now with 1-Click", "”, and Grab a Copy Today!" ]

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

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[ "A former pastor presents this humorous, inspirational guide to surviving life's daily surprises and unpleasant challenges with vigor, laughter, and well-grounded wisdom, in a volume that incorporates traditional values, real-life anecdotes, hard-won insights, and faith. Reprint." ]

[ "About the Author", "Max Davis, author of", "Never Stick Your Tongue Out at Mama", ", is a former senior pastor and counselor who now devotes his time to writing and inspirational speaking across the country. He lives outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana." ]

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[ "Books", "Religion & Spirituality", "Worship & Devotion" ]

[ "Inspirational Romance stories, including three volumes of The Ladies of Sweetwater Lake series." ]

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[ "The American president is widely viewed by the public and media as the nation's single most influential political and economic figure. But social scientists have often concluded that presidential words fall \"on deaf ears\" or have little lasting impact on policy or public opinion. Then why did Bill Clinton make 12,798 public references to the economy during his eight years in office compared with Harry Truman's mere 2,124 during his own two terms? Why George W. Bush's 3,351 remarks during his first term? Did all these words matter?", "The Politics of Economic Leadership", "is the first comprehensive effort to examine when, why, and how presidents talk about the economy, as well as whether the president's economic rhetoric matters. It demonstrates conclusively that such presidential words do matter. Using an unprecedented compendium of every known unique statement by U.S. presidents about the economy from World War II through the first George W. Bush administration, Dan Wood measures the relative intensity and optimism of presidents' economic rhetoric. His pathbreaking statistical analysis shows that presidential words can affect everything from approval of the president's job performance to perceptions of economic news, consumer confidence, consumer behavior, business investment, and interest rates. The impacts are both immediate and gradual. Ultimately, Wood concludes, rhetoric is indeed a tool of presidential leadership that can be used unilaterally to affect a range of political and economic outcomes." ]

[ "Review", "\"The book is appropriate for graduate seminars on the presidency and for quantitative methods courses that wish to include strong examples of PAR and VAR models. More generally, it should prove to be a resource for presidency, political psychology, and public opinion scholars wishing to unpack the direct and indirect causal relationships that the book identifies.\"", "---William D. Anderson,", "Presidential Studies Quarterly", "Review", "\"This book shows why Dan Wood is a scholar of extraordinary renown with a reputation for skillfully implementing cutting-edge quantitative methodologies into his research on a wide array of topics. His efforts to measure the intensity and tone of presidential rhetoric about the economy are impressive in terms of both imagination and ambition.\"", "―Paul Brace, Rice University", "\"Written with admirable clarity and crispness, this book makes a strong case that presidential rhetoric on the economy matters a good deal. Among its notable strengths is the vast empirical base of the research. By drawing on an unusually broad collection of data, the book offers a more representative view of the subject than previous work.\"", "―Stephen Weatherford, University of California, Santa Barbara", "From the Back Cover", "\"This book shows why Dan Wood is a scholar of extraordinary renown with a reputation for skillfully implementing cutting-edge quantitative methodologies into his research on a wide array of topics. His efforts to measure the intensity and tone of presidential rhetoric about the economy are impressive in terms of both imagination and ambition.\"", "--Paul Brace, Rice University", "\"Written with admirable clarity and crispness, this book makes a strong case that presidential rhetoric on the economy matters a good deal. Among its notable strengths is the vast empirical base of the research. By drawing on an unusually broad collection of data, the book offers a more representative view of the subject than previous work.\"", "--Stephen Weatherford, University of California, Santa Barbara", "About the Author", "B. Dan Wood", "is professor of political science at Texas A&M University and the coauthor of", "Bureaucratic Dynamics: The Role of Bureaucracy in a Democracy", ".", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "The Politics of Economic Leadership", "The Causes and Consequences of Presidential Rhetoric", "By B. Dan Wood", "Princeton University Press", "Copyright © 2007", "Princeton University PressAll right reserved.", "ISBN: 978-0-691-13472-7", "Chapter One", "Presidential Words and the Economy", "ON JULY 2, 2004, as the election season got underway, President George W. Bush spoke on the U.S. economy from the East Room of the White House. The White House press release for this event was entitled \"Over 1.5 Million Jobs Created and 10 Straight Months of Job Gains.\" In his remarks, President Bush noted that the U.S. economy had been through a lot during his administration, with a recession, national emergency, corporate accounting scandals, and a war. The tone of his remarks on the economy, however, was decidedly positive. He made multiple references to his administration's tax policies, which he claimed were stimulating job growth and the economy. The president also alluded to growing consumer confidence, increasing personal income, record home ownership, improved manufacturing, and a robust job market. He claimed that all of these factors bode well for the future of the U.S. economy. Through this election season speech, the president was obviously trying to foster the notion that his stewardship of the U.S. economy had been good during his first term.", "Various surveys released shortly after the president's speech provide a reality check on the president's remarks. They suggest that the president may have been singing to a deaf audience. In separate polls conducted by CBS News/New York Times and the Associated Press, around 57 percent of survey respondents viewed the nation as \"on the wrong track,\" and a majority of survey respondents \"disapproved\" or \"strongly disapproved\" of the president's handling of the economy. The monthly ABC News/ Money Magazine poll of American attitudes about the economy released five days later found that 59 percent of respondents gauged the state of the nation's economy as either \"not good\" or \"poor.\" Fully 45 percent of survey respondents rated their own personal finances as either \"not good\" or \"poor\"; around 58 percent of those same respondents viewed the current time as \"a not so good time\" or \"a poor time to buy the things you want and need.\" Obviously, there was a disjuncture between the president's words and the perceptions of ordinary citizens.", "Of course, the president's speech was only part of a continuing strategy by the administration to use economic rhetoric for political ends. From the 2001 inauguration through January 20, 2005, the president alluded to the economy 3,351 times in various speeches, news conferences, radio addresses, and other public appearances. This was an average frequency of about 70 times per month. In relative terms, over this period the president devoted more public remarks to the economy than any other issue except national security.", "The tone of President Bush's economic remarks, however, changed considerably over the course of the administration. During the 2000 election campaign, candidate Bush had promised a large tax cut to his conservative supporters. A large tax cut is ill advised, however, when the economy is \"overheated\" since it would be inflationary. Indeed, over the two years prior to the 2000 election, the Federal Reserve Board had raised interest rates six times in an effort to cool down the economy. In December prior to the presidential inauguration, the unemployment rate had been a mere 4 percent, and recent economic growth had been robust. Nevertheless, during the 2000 election campaign and after the inauguration the president attempted to justify a reduction in taxes as a move to stimulate the economy. The president seemingly \"talked down\" the economy to persuade Americans that a tax cut was needed.", "Four days after the inauguration a reporter asked the president how he could convince congressional Democrats to go along with his large proposed tax cut. He responded, \"I think the evidence is going to become more and more clear that the economy is-it's not as hopeful as we'd like, which I hope will strengthen my case\" (Remarks Prior to a Meeting with Bipartisan Congressional Leaders and an Exchange with Reporters, January 24, 2001). Later in early February, the president spoke to Republicans at a congressional retreat. He said,", "It is so important for us to understand some facts. One, the economy is slowing down. And it's important for us to combine good monetary policy with good fiscal policy.... I come from the school of thought that by cutting marginal rates for everybody who pays taxes is a good way to help ease the pain of what may be an economic slowdown. I'm going to make that case over and over and over again until we get a bill through. (Remarks at the Republican Congressional Retreat in Williamsburg, Va., February 2, 2001)", "The president was true to his words to congressional Republicans. Over the next three years, he repeatedly pounded home the message that the U.S. economy was doing poorly and that tax cuts were needed to stimulate jobs and economic growth. Between the inauguration and September 2001, the president made an average of twelve pessimistic comments about the economy each month. During September, the month of the terrorist attacks, the president alluded to poor U.S. economic performance seventeen times.", "As it turned out, economic growth did slow in 2001. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) determined that a recession had occurred between March and November. Whether the slowdown was a self-fulfilling prophesy or simply a matter of chance, the first Bush tax cut came at an opportune time. The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (PL 107-16) reduced taxes by roughly $1.3 trillion over the next 10 years. It reduced the estate tax, cut the top four income tax rates, shifted the tax burden away from upper-income groups, and carved out a new 10 percent tax bracket from part of the existing 15 percent bracket. The president had achieved the largest tax cut in U.S. history, thereby keeping a campaign promise to core partisan supporters.", "The president, however, did not achieve all he had promised during the 2000 election campaign. Therefore, he continued the same strategy over the next two years to push for even more tax cuts. In response to the president's efforts, in March 2002 Congress passed the Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act (PL 107-147), which provided tax relief for businesses and an extension of benefits for unemployed workers. According to the NBER, at this point the economy was no longer in recession. A year later when the economy was obviously no longer in recession, the president signed yet another piece of tax legislation that gave the third largest tax cut in U.S. history. The Job and Growth Tax Relief and Reconciliation Act of 2003 (PL 108-27) provided an additional $350 billion in tax cuts for the nominal purpose of stimulating economic growth and producing more jobs.", "Over three years the president had accomplished three large tax cuts to produce the sharpest reduction in federal revenues in U.S. history. Large federal budget deficits resulted that are projected to last through the next decade. The largest beneficiaries of the Bush tax cuts were upper-income groups and investors. The tax-cutting campaign was purported by the Bush administration to be in response to what the National Bureau of Economic Research classified as the mildest recession since World War II (Nordhaus 2002).", "During this period, the president was more pessimistic about the economy than any past president. There was also an obvious increase through this period in consumer pessimism. Between the 2000 election and early 2003, the University of Michigan's Index of Consumer Sentiment, a measure of consumer confidence, declined by around 40 percent. As the introductory vignette suggests, most Americans were skeptical about the economy and the president's economic leadership. This economic pessimism among citizens may have related somehow to the president's continuing pessimism.", "In early 2004, public opinion about the president's economic leadership did not bode well for reelecting the president. Accordingly, during the election season the president became increasingly optimistic, assuming the role of cheerleader for administration policies and the economy. The president touted the three tax cuts as responsible for turning around a weak economy. Unemployment had fallen to 5.4 percent by August. There was little evidence of inflation, and economic growth averaged around 3.5 percent. The president needed to produce a perception of effective economic leadership to bolster the upcoming reelection effort, so he claimed credit for a set of economic statistics that were less positive than when he took office. Interestingly, the optimistic tone of President Bush's remarks dropped precipitously immediately after his 2004 reelection.", "WHY DO PRESIDENTS TALK SO MUCH ABOUT THE ECONOMY?", "President Bush talked more about the economy during his first term than about any topic except national security. This pattern of continuous presidential attention to the economy is typical of modern presidents. Unless there is an international crisis, they talk more about the economy than any other issue. A core research question addressed in this book is \"Why?\" Why do modern presidents feel so compelled to emphasize the economy in their public remarks?", "Of course, presidential remarks about the economy have not always been so intense. President Truman alluded to the economy in a public setting about 2,124 times in his roughly eight years in office, or an average of about twenty-three public comments about the economy each month. This relatively low level of presidential attention continued through the Eisenhower administration, but increased gradually for the Kennedy through Nixon administrations. During the stagflation era of the 1970s, the frequency of presidential remarks on the economy increased sharply. President Ford mentioned the economy in a public setting 3,799 times in about two and a half years. This was over five times as often as Presidents Truman and Eisenhower. During the Clinton administration, which adhered to the mantra \"It's the economy stupid!\" presidential attention to the economy increased sharply again. President Clinton mentioned the economy in a public setting 12,798 times in eight years, or around 133 times per month. This was about six times as often as Presidents Truman and Eisenhower. As noted earlier, this pattern of elevated presidential attention to the economy continued through the George W. Bush administration.", "Modern presidents are on a permanent campaign (Blumenthal 1982; Gergen 2000; Ornstein and Mann 2000), and emphasis on the economy is a major part of that campaign. \"Going public\" has become an important dimension of governing in America, with presidents from Richard Nixon through George W. Bush devoting an increasing amount of White House resources to public relations (Jacobs and Shapiro 1995a, 1995b; Kernell 1997). A major component of the permanent campaign is a focus on the president's stewardship of the economy. Thus, a simplistic answer to the question of why presidents talk so much about the economy is that contemporary presidents believe it is a useful public relations ploy.", "The introductory vignette suggests, however, that presidential rhetoric has no real impact on public opinion. If this is true, then this motivation is questionable. If presidential rhetoric is ineffective, then presidential attention and energy would be better spent behind the scenes building coalitions to address a range of pressing issues such as health care, Social Security, education, or the environment. Thus, the research reported in this book serves a practical purpose in informing scholars and presidents alike as to the efficacy of presidential efforts at rhetorical leadership.", "More generally, this work intends to increase the body of scientific knowledge about the public presidency. I specifically want to explore what factors determine variations through time in the intensity and tone of presidential remarks about the economy. Are presidential remarks on the economy mere politics, as suggested by the economic rhetoric of George W. Bush? Are presidential remarks on the economy a response to political conditions, such as approval ratings, public opinion, or election year incentives? Is presidential rhetoric on the economy a response to the economy? If so, what is the nature of that response? More generally, do presidents attempt to lead the economy through rhetoric that can spark economic optimism and potentially alter economic behavior?", "THE INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT", "As noted, the frequency of presidential remarks about the economy has increased through time. Some of this increase may be due to the changing nature of the presidency as an institution. The presidency generally has become more rhetorical through time. For example, Tulis (1987) describes the rise of the rhetorical presidency from the early days of the Republic through modern times. He argues that presidents beginning with Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson increasingly used rhetoric to place the presidency at the center of the political system. Similarly, Edwards (1983) describes the development of the public presidency whereby presidents increasingly use public relations to influence Congress, the media, and public opinion. Hart (1989) documents these changes further by analyzing presidential speechmaking from Truman through Reagan and concludes that modern presidents have spoken more and more through time, but may actually say less. Similarly, Hinckley (1990) describes the rise of the symbolic presidency, as presidents have increasingly used rhetoric to play on the media stage to shape public images.", "The evolution of the public presidency may be important to an increasingly rhetorical style of presidential leadership. It does not explain, however, why presidents have focused so much of their rhetorical attention on the economy. Rather, we must also consider the particular economic institutions that have emerged to understand increasing presidential attention to the economy. Through time, multiple institutions have evolved, culminating in a modern presidency that is now the chief economic policy-making actor in the United States.", "The evolution of presidential responsibility for the economy began with the Great Depression. The despair and devastation of massive unemployment, lost wealth, and widespread poverty produced a cry for help from the federal government. The cataclysmic economic downturn altered citizen expectations about the role of the central government in promoting a strong national economy. With the Great Depression also came an intellectual shift which recognized that \"laissez-faire\" markets could no longer be trusted, and that the national government should be a mechanism for addressing market failures (Heilbroner and Singer 1999, 261-87).", "The response was the election of President Franklin Roosevelt in 1932. The first Roosevelt administration achieved few concrete policies to remedy the depression. Indeed, the United States was still experiencing severe economic hardship during the second Roosevelt administration up to World War II. Nevertheless, Roosevelt was a dynamic rhetorical leader who spoke optimistically about the future (Burns 1956; Schlesinger 1960). Through weekly radio addresses and speeches, he directed attention to himself to inspire confidence that prosperity would return. The president's chief accomplishment was to alter the political culture surrounding public expectations for government management of the economy (Cohen 2000).", "Following World War II, a feared return of high unemployment and the rise of Keynesian economics led Congress to pass the Employment Act of 1946 (PL 79-304). This legislation formally institutionalized an activist role for the president, charging government with promoting \"maximum employment, production, and purchasing power.\" From this point forward, presidents were required to make an annual Economic Report to Congress detailing the current and future state of the economy, as well as the administration's plans and recommendations for promoting these goals. The president also received an advisory staff within the Executive Office of the President through the creation of a Council of Economic Advisors.", "(Continues...)", "Excerpted from", "The Politics of Economic Leadership", "by", "B. Dan Wood", "Copyright © 2007 by Princeton University Press. Excerpted by permission. 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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[ "Set during the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, this eighth Blackford Oakes novel places the urbane CIA agent at the heart of America's anti-Castro operations" ]

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[ "Magical Adventures is a high-end personalized children's book. No pop-culture characters! Whimsical, captivating, highly magical book includes 22 original black and white illustrations. The title page features a portrait of your child. It's digitally modified to resemble a pencil drawing to match the general style of the book. The following 6 stories are 1. How The Character Got His/Her Name. The hero, still a baby, embarks with his/her parents on a magical journey through the Enchanted Kingdom in search of the perfect name.2. The Character & the Magic Tree. In this heart warming story, the hero comes to the rescue of a sweet apple tree, which is under attack of caterpillars. With the help of a friendly bee, the hero saves the day. 3. How The Character Woke Up In a Bad Mood. The reader will learn how important it is to cherish and appreciate your loved ones. Or in a blink of an eye, they will be swept away to another world. The choice is up to our hero - is he/she ready to learn to truly care in order to get them back? 4. The Character & the Magic School Day. This story tells about a school day full of magical discoveries, adventures, and surprises. Guided by an extraordinary substitute teacher, our hero and his/her classmates will go on a treasure hunt on a deserted island. 5. How The Character Used His Four Magic Wishes. After a chance encounter with the Lizard Queen, the hero will be granted four magic wishes to use as he/she pleases. 6.The Character and the Magic Crystal. In this enchanted story, the hero finds a powerful magic crystal whose rightful owner is a mighty wizard, resident of the Enchanted Kingdom. How will this charmed object affect our hero? Will he/she be able to resist the crystal's strong magical pull?Each story, on top of being highly magical, delivers a not so hidden message promoting kindness, courage, honesty, thirst for knowledge, integrity, and many other values. Makes a great keepsake for kids & adults alike." ]

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

[ "In an Arkansas women's prison bathroom with her mother, girlchild Neicy scratches on the cold tile floor as activity in the adjacent stall establishes the emphatic sexuality that permeates her life. A successful actress in her forties, she is pretty, smart, caring, and committed to social justice, but still sexually self-destructive and confused about love and intimacy. When her promising Broadway career collapses, she plunges into a dark night of the soul. What is the value of worldly achievement measured against true self-worth? How does magnificent physical connection become conscious and lasting human union? Neicy's pain is tempered by friendships, faith, humor and grace. Everything edges to a riotous climax when she travels on a \"transform or die\" mission to her wise, dapper stepfather's seventy-ninth birthday party. Thoughtful, infused with spirituality, and inventive about how unconscious material seeps into everyday life, NEICY compels us to examine difficult sexual issues -- promiscuity, repression, abuse, powerlessness, and fear -- and points the way to enlightened sexual celebration." ]

[ "About the Author", "Akasha Hull is a writer, critic, lecturer, professor, and poet (formerly published as Gloria T. Hull). She is widely known as a co-editor of All the Women Are White, All the Blacks Are Men, But Some of Us Are Brave: Black Women's Studies. Her other academic feminist texts include Give Us Each Day: The Diary of Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Color, Sex, and Poetry: Three Women Writers of the Harlem Renaissance. She is also the author of Healing Heart: Poems - described by Ntozake Shange as \"the voice of a free, fiercesome, sensual and vivid woman of color\" - and of Soul Talk: The New Spirituality of African American Women, which was endorsed by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison and praised by Publishers Weekly as \"powerful, practical, and nourishing gumbo of the heart and spirit.\" She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and is the mother of one grown son. NEICY is her first novel." ]

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[ "This multi-contributed reference provides a comprehensive description of public health and preventive medicine." ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "Key Benefit: This multi-contributed reference provides a comprehensive description of public health and preventive medicine. Key Topics: The fourteenth edition has been revised and reorganized to include new sections on hantaviruses, and opportunistic infections due to the problems of chronic infections and immunosuppressive illnesses such as cancer, AIDS and tuberculosis. This new edition also includes information on community medicine. Market: Primary care physicians, residents, public health professionals.", "About the Author", "Robert B. Wallace, MD, MSc (University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa)" ]

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[ "Winslow Homer was the antithesis of the unkempt bohemian artist of the nineteenth century. He not only always maintained the appearance of an English country gentleman, but was also an everyday sort of man, both in his life and his paintings. Yet he is ranked by John Canaday along with Eakins and Copley as one of America’s three greatest painters. The reason is not hard to discover, for Winslow Homer’s powerful epic statements spoke for America with a breadth that few other artists have achieved. In Winslow Homer at Prout’s Neck, Professor Beam, Chairman of Bowdoin College’s Art Department, has created a llively, intimate, and immensely readable portrait of this great artist. Combining many years of close friendship with Charles Homer, Winslow’s nephew, and an assiduous seeking out of people who personally knew Winslow Homer, Professor Beam throws a new light on Homer’s life and puts it in fresh perspective. This uncommonly fine biography concentrates upon Winslow Homer’s years at Prout’s Neck, since Homer was to spend his fullest years there – from 1883 until his death in 1920 – amidst Prout’s Neck’s violently crashing seas and rugged Maine coastline." ]

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[ "\"En un mundo en que cada vez es más difícil y más necesario negociar, el libro del doctor Decaro representa una valiosa herramienta para entender todos los factores complejos que intervienen en una negociación y constituye una invitación a hacer uso práctico e inteligente de los mismos\".", "Cr. Enrique Iglesias,", "Presidente del Banco Interamericano de desarrollo" ]

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

[ "Celebrate Afro-American babies everywhere with this gorgeous and relaxing adult coloring book.", "Do you want to fuel your inspiration, unlock your creativity, and practice mindfulness while breathing life into a stunning collection of one-of-a-kind illustrations? Are you looking for the perfect gift idea for an friend or family member? Then this book is for you!", "Packed with", "46 incredible portraits", "of African American beautiful babies . This is powerful and inspiring coloring book lets you channel your inner artist and relieve stress as you celebrate the power and beauty of Afro-American babies and bring these illustrations to life.Whether you want to celebrate the Black American babies or if you’re looking for the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or relative, this unique and creative adult coloring book is a proven way of practicing mindfulness and reducing the day’s anxiety.", "Book details:", "Contains a Gorgeous Selection of Professional-Quality Illustrations", "Contains a Gorgeous Selection of Professional-Quality Illustrations", "Celebrates Afro-American babies with Stunning Designs", "Celebrates Afro-American babies with Stunning Designs", "Promotes Creativity, Relaxation, and Mindfulness", "Promotes Creativity, Relaxation, and Mindfulness", "Single-Sided Paper To Prevent Bleed-Through", "Single-Sided Paper To Prevent Bleed-Through", "Features a Beautiful Glossy Soft Cover and a Large 8.5” X 11” Page Size", "Features a Beautiful Glossy Soft Cover and a Large 8.5” X 11” Page Size", "And Much More…", "And Much More…", "Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, special occasions!" ]

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

[ "There is no plague in Enfaire…", "Dead things have been found in the fields of Enfaire, a God-fearing town north of Reams. Not just dead things but twisted forms… unholy shapes. And there are rumours, too—of a blasphemous union and of fell creatures that haunt the night. Yet, even as plague and witch pyres blacken the sky, the town remains untouched by the malady that has already claimed thousands and will claim thousands more.", "It is here, in Enfaire, that an old Franciscan friar and his ward take shelter from a storm. It is here, in a little town on the edge of civilization, that they will have their faith truly tested.", "His Black Tongue", "is a tale of medieval horror, plunging the reader into the plague-torn land of 14th century France, when pestilence and death walked hand-in-hand, and life was little more than a sputtering candle, waiting to be put out. But there are worse things than death, than sickness and decay… and it comes upon leathery black wings.", "Includes", "The Bone Fields", "novella and the short stories", "The Knights of the Non-Euclidean Table", "and", "Necropolis", "." ]

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

[ "Free Will gives us all the options to make the decisions we want in life; however, we also have the opportunity to start over. Creating new beginnings allows us to break free from our past and begin an experience for which we were created. Wife, Mother, and now author, Tajuania Dawkins, explains how the path she chose from becoming a teenage mother to brushes with the law moved her to change her narrative. After the tragic loss of her first love, to seeing her son experience similar pains, she realized that her purpose was higher than she realized. As she takes you on her journey of creating her new beginnings in life, she seeks to encourage those who need that extra push, towards their greater purpose" ]

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

[ "Freshly back from Europe with a new job, Samantha Svensson (Sven) reconnects with her old friends while managing a new role within the Big Super Ministry - where everyone is busy playing their own internal political games.", "After the HR Director ends up dead on the same train that Sven was on, suspicions abound, not least from the chief investigating police officer, Charlie Rogers, who happens to be her ex and is still incredibly damned hot!", "With Wellington still reeling after a recent big earthquake, Sven must use all her canny resourcefulness to clear her name and identify the killer within their midst.", "Sharks With Lipstick is set in the far away paradise of Aotearoa, New Zealand in the deep south of the Pacific Ocean. The story is set in the capital city, Wellington and reveals the drama and dilemma of twenty-first century business and life. In particular, the comical inefficiencies that lie trapped within the four walls of the newly created Government department, the Big Super Ministry.", "It is Friday evening and everyone is heading home, Cathryn Ann Tennyson, (Cat), the self important and vicious HR Director, along with Sven and others are on the luxurious, commuter train, looking forward to the weekend and are celebrating happily in high spirits. However, come Monday morning, Cat has been found dead (on the train).", "Will Sven discover the killer in their midst?", "Can Charlie and her resolve their past and reconnect?", "A satirical, romantic mystery that all will enjoy." ]

[ "Review", "'Totally engaging, I couldn't put it down. It is deliciously derisive.'", "'I loved this book, so much fun! the characters are so relateable and the humour woven throughout is so refreshing!'", "'Filled with drama, mystery and wit, this book was such a fun summer read! I would highly recommend!'", "'Great debut from new authors really took me back to my days working in Wellington described that environment vividly. Lots of chuckles all the way through.'", "'I was looking for a good holiday read (after reading only study type books). Sharks with Lipstick did 'fit the bill'. It was fast paced and therefore a tad difficult to put down....This book also brought back so many memories of working in corporate life... I wished I had read it many years ago it would have put a few things into perspective...'", "'Firmly on the madcap side of satirical romantic mystery, SHARKS WITH LIPSTICK is often extremely funny... This is flagged as the first book in the Trinity Trilogy and it feels like Sven has more than enough chutzpah to carry that off.'" ]

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

[ "“It is time to drop any illusion of innocence…”A tumultuous year has passed and life for Jason Sterling has become a series of new discoveries about Augere’s past and his Vampire nature, while learning fascinating and disturbing details regarding previous assistants. Just as it appears his relationship with Augere is stable, a seemingly simple request causes unforeseen problems between them, and sets in motion events which ultimately reveal both long-hidden and recent secrets. The drama plays out against a backdrop of family strife, betrayals, mistrust and uncertain futures for all those who are part of the Vampire’s close realm. As Jason learns more about advantages as well as dangers inherent in his role as assistant it appears that dire consequences await anyone who dares to go against the Vampire. But Jason suspects that when it comes to Augere, no one is truly safe.Matters become even more complicated when a tragedy occurs that resonates with Jason on a personal level and challenges his conscience, casting a shadow over his future with Augere. A character driven story about friendship, loyalty, obsession and its consequences within the context of life with a supernatural being." ]

[ "From the Author", "THE VAMPIRE BOOK TWO continues the story begun in bookone. This is a character driven exploration of friendship, loyalty, obsessionand its consequences, joy and sorrow, all within the context of life with asupernatural being. I like my books to have the feeling of authenticity and theclear sense that everything you read is as real as our own present experiences.I was fortunate to acquire a love of books, reading and the pleasure of wordsas a child. In recent years I have not often been able to find the kinds ofbooks I enjoy reading, or the subject of my interest was presented in ways thatdid not resonate or allow me to relate to the characters. In order to finishwriting my books and get them into print I first had to overcome a fair amountof my own negativity which included the notion that my writing would never beas good as books already published. Once I gave myself permission to write mybooks, to let my characters lead me and tell the story they shared in the way Ithought best to tell it, without worrying whether the writing was ever going tobe the equal of others, I was free to create the books I had always onlydreamed about.I incorporate many of my own travel destinations andmy fascination with subjects such as reincarnation, paranormal experiences,tarot cards and the occult, dreams, clairvoyance, magical realism, pagan andWiccan beliefs, various cultural influences and the loss and maintaining ofidentity and sanctity of the individual are all integrated into my work.Book Three is about half way completed and there willdefinitely be a Book Four, and possibly a fifth book." ]

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

[ "Plain Jane is the story of a forty something wife and mother who has kept a secret from her family for almost seven years. Jane has forever considered herself to be plain. Her BFF Gaby is the exact opposite. Following a night of countless margaritas, Jane and Gaby make a secret pact because that's what friends are for. Now Jane has less than a week to tell her family what she has done. The secret is revealed over a four and a half hour time period while Jane is running a marathon. The story is told in Jane's head. Each chapter begins with a song that Jane is listening to while running. The lyrics tie into the secret and many other stories that Jane tells about Gaby, her family, and mostly herself. Keep moving Jane! You can do this! This is Jane's running mantra throughout the book. The physical and emotional journey of running a marathon is continuously felt. Jane's sixty-four songs are listed at the end of the book. It is a great playlist for those that run a ten minute mile like Jane." ]

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

[ "This is the largest and most comprehensive atlas of the universe ever created for amateur astronomers. With finder charts of unprecedented detail, in both normal and mirror-image views, and an extensive list of 14,000 objects, it provides a detailed observing guide for almost any practical amateur astronomer, up to the most advanced. Spanning some 3,000 pages, this is a project that is possible only on CD-ROM. The CD-R pages are extensively indexed and referenced for quick location of objects. The accompanying book gives an introduction to the Atlas, showcases the maps, describes the CD-R content and organization, and includes various appendices." ]

[ "Review", "From the reviews:", "\"Amateur astronomer Harshaw (Stardeck Observatory, MO) compiled this recent entry in the ‘Practical Astronomy’ series. …The CD-ROM is well organized; it includes bank observing forms and images of more than 10,000 double stars, more than 1,400 galaxies, and other objects reachable by an amateur-size telescope. … Charts are of excellent quality. … Summing Up: Recommended. General readers.\" (M. –K. Hemenway, CHOICE, Vol. v4 (3), November, 2007)", "\"The printed part of the book contains clear and simple explanations of some of the basics of amateur astronomical observing … .  The heart of the work is the CD-ROM with finding charts and the listing of the 13,238 objects. …Overall, for those amateurs in the northern hemisphere of a taxonomic bent this CD atlas would be of great assistance.\" (Nick Lomb, Australian Physics, Vol. 44 (4), 2007)", "\"Patrick Moore in his book, ‘Atlas of the Universe’ brings many of the wonders of this space … . The universe is big but this book makes it all very manageable. … the book is a veritable treasure of information and pictures suitable for the young and uninitiated who want to learn more of the universe in which Earth travels. … With copious pictures and well rounded phrases, anyone can use this book to help them travel off-planet to wherever their eyes lead them.\" (Mark Mortimer, Universe Today, September, 2006)", "From the Back Cover", "This guide contains descriptions and charts for a total of almost 14,000 objects, and is probably the largest and most comprehensive Atlas of the Universe ever created for amateur astronomers.", "Spanning some 13,000 pages, this is a project that is possible only with Springer Extras.", "The atlas covers the whole range of objects viewable by amateur astronomers with 8 - to 11-inch telescopes, north of about latitude +40 degrees. Everything described here can be observed from suburban sites. Large-scale finder charts - in both normal and mirror-image \"SCT\" views - along with the extensive list of 14,000 objects provide a detailed observing guide for almost any practical amateur astronomer.", "Around 10,750 of the objects are double or multiple stars; the remaining 3000 or so represent the other classes of deep-sky objects. Double stars dominate this work for two reasons. First, for telescopes of modest aperture they are by far the most numerous type of object and second, double stars are usually bright enough to be easily observed from urban sites. The other deep-sky objects include many galaxies (1573 of them), and although dark-sky sites are of course best, many of these can be seen in skies that most amateurs would write off as hopeless for the task. There are 580 open clusters, 109 globular clusters, 148 planetary nebulae, plus a few others.", "The Complete CD Atlas of the Universe is a resource that could easily provide the basis of a whole lifetime of observing!", "About the Author", "Richard Harshaw lives in Kansas, where he works as a consultant. During his 40 years of practical observing, (seventeen of them with large-aperture instruments) he has received eight Astronomical League observing awards, and has published measurements of approximately 1,600 double stars.", "His many published papers include Third Degree Views (The Webb Society’s Deep Sky Observer, No. 121, Summer 2000); Color in Double Stars (Deep Sky Observer, No. 116, April 1999); An Investigation Into Discrepancies In the Washington Double Star Catalog (Deep Sky Observer, No. 129); On Double Identities, Recovered Pairs, and Optical Imposters in the Washington Double Star Catalog (Webb Society Double Star Section Circular No. 12, 2004); New Measures for Some ‘Neglected’ Double Stars of the Washington Double Star Catalog (Double Star Section Circular No. 12, 2004); Possible Quadrant Reversals in the WDS Catalog 2001.0 (Double Star Section Circular No. 11, 2003).", "Read more" ]

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[ "Books", "Science & Math", "Astronomy & Space Science" ]

[ "During the holidays, we get the chance to hear what fantasies the fake, foreign news has been spreading throughout the year. Over 25 years, we have listened as the stories become more and more unbelievable. Drunk uncle looks you straight in the eye and describes construction laws for new and existing bathrooms are destroying our Country. The last time we were able to visit family, 2 years ago, the story was theft was no longer illegal in California. This year, if we are able to visit family, the story will be how the election was stolen and Antifa tried to frame trump for the attack on the US capital. We will also hear how our children's brains are being destroyed by Critical Race theory. The fake, foreign news network gives drunk Uncle simple talking points. We need to have simple, basic talking points to use on drunk Uncle and other zombiefied family to show them the news they have been watching for the past 25 years was created by foreign interests with the goal of destroying our Democracy from inside. When these zombies are informed about what is really happening in the World their eyes glaze over and they seem to go into a trans, oblivious to the information they are being told. I hope we can find a way to snap them out of it before we completely loose our Democracy." ]

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

[ "This story is about a young, beautiful princess whose name is Keniah. She led an army with men in war, which she succeeded. Keniah made history in her family bloodline by being the first woman to lead an army. Being the princess of Tikal wasn't easy for Keniah. She had to prove to her parents, King Armol and Queen Ketizia, that she is ready to take on this responsibility. Once this was accomplished, the whole empire looked up to Keniah as their protector. There were a lot of challenges she had to face: falling in love with a man who was sent to kill her and fighting in a gruesome war against one of the most dangerous villains in the world. Her name is Queen Afina, who will stop at nothing. Once she has the medallion and Tikal is destroyed, her intention is to rule the world and make it evil." ]

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[ "Books", "Teen & Young Adult", "Literature & Fiction" ]

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

[ "BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering." ]

[ "Review", "\"A manual for everyone about real health from the inside out.\" —Reese Witherspoon", "\"I want to give this book to everyone I know!\" —Kate Moss\"Sane, smart and deeply wise.\" —Sienna Miller\"I’ve always valued Nadia’s advice as a teacher and a friend, and eating Katia’s delicious food—this book is the perfect combination of both.\" —Lily Cole\"Taking loving care of yourself is the greatest gift. . . . I love this book for teaching more ways how.\" —Daisy Lowe\"As insightful and inspiring as its authors.\" —Sam Taylor-Johnson\"GET IT!\" —Juliette Lewis“An invaluable resource.\" —", "Bustle", "About the Author", "Nadia Narain", "is one of the UK’s top yoga teachers, known for her bestselling DVDs. She began her career teaching yoga on tour with bands, and then became one of the original teachers at London’s celebrated Triyoga center. She is a regular in magazines such as", "Vogue", ",", "Elle", "and", "Harper’s Bazaar", ", and also has her own range of chemical-free candles and perfume.", "Katia Narain Phillips", "has worked in wellness, food and massage for more than 20 years. Hailed as a \"health-food pioneer\" by", "Red Magazine", ", she opened a raw food café over 10 years ago, and now runs the innovative Nectar Café in London." ]

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[ "Books", "Health, Fitness & Dieting", "Women's Health" ]

[ "A Selection of the Doubleday Book Club and Rhapsody Book Club", "Alexander Drummond, the Marquis of Warrick, is no saint. Descended from a long line of rakes, he has vowed to stop dallying with the fairer sex. But now he needs a woman - an extraordinary woman - to tame his wildcat of a daughter. Intelligent, spirited Mary Callahan is the perfect nursemaid for the child, but one look at her bedroom eyes and luscious lips and Alexander is tempted to seduce one last woman.", "Available only in Basic 6 & 7." ]

[ "Review", "\"This is the kind of book that romance fans will read and reread on gloomy days.\" --", "Publishers Weekly", "(", "Publisher's Weekly", ")" ]

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[ "Books", "Large Print", "Literature & Fiction" ]

[ "Welcome to the ultimate coloring and alphabet learning adventure for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and kids! Our 100-page coloring book is filled with fun and engaging animal illustrations, easy-to-color pages, and alphabet learning activities that will keep your child entertained and learning for hours.", "Our toddler coloring book is designed with your child in mind, featuring big and bold animal illustrations that are perfect for small hands. Each page is not only a coloring activity, but also includes letters of the alphabet to help your child learn their ABCs.", "Our alphabet learning for kids pages are designed to make learning fun and engaging. Each animal illustration is paired with a corresponding letter of the alphabet, making it easy for your child to learn their ABCs while coloring.", "This animal and alphabet coloring book is perfect for pre-school learning activities and kindergarten coloring activities. With 100 pages of easy coloring, your child will have plenty of opportunities to practice their coloring skills while learning about different animals and the alphabet.", "Our educational coloring books for toddlers are made with high-quality paper and durable binding, ensuring that they will withstand countless hours of coloring fun. Whether you're a parent looking for a fun and educational activity for your child, or a teacher looking for a classroom resource, our coloring and alphabet learning book is the perfect choice." ]

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

[ "This Ledger book is great for tracking finances and transactions. This book includes date, description, account, income, expenses and Totals. 100 pages and size of the book is 8.5 inch x 11 inch." ]

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

[ "\"Hogan remains awed and humble in this sweetly embracing, plangent book of grateful, sorrowful, tender poems wed to the scarred body and ravaged Earth.\"—", "BOOKLIST", "COLORADO BOOK AWARD WINNER OKLAHOMA BOOK AWARD WINNERThroughout this clear–eyed collection", ", Hogan tenderly excavates how history instructs the present, and envisions a future alive with hope for a healthy and sustainable world that now wavers between loss and survival.A major American writer and the recipient of the 2007 Mountains and Plains Booksellers Spirit of the West Literary Achievement Award,", "LINDA HOGAN", "is a Chickasaw poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, teacher, and activist who has spent most of her life in Oklahoma and Colorado. Her fiction has garnered many honors, including a Pulitzer Prize nomination and her poetry collections have received the American Book Award, Colorado Book Award, and a National Book Critics Circle nomination. A volunteer and consultant for wildlife rehabilitation and endangered species programs, Hogan has also published essays with the Nature Conservancy and Sierra Club." ]

[ "Review", "\"Hogan remains awed and humble in this sweetly embracing, plangent book of grateful, sorrowful, tender poems wed to the scarred body and ravaged Earth.\" —", "BOOKLIST", "\"A warm, wise collection of poems focused on living in harmony with self, animals, and Earth.\" —", "MS. MAGAZINE", "\"In an age as acrimonious as ours, Linda Hogan's new poetry collection,", "A History of Kindness", ", sounds especially poignant.\" —", "THE WASHINGTON POST", "\"There's something calm and steadying about Hogan’s poetry…her writing is accessible and complex all at once.\" —", "BOOK RIOT", "\"There is no one like Linda Hogan. I read her poetry to both calm and ignite my heart.", "A History of Kindness", "is a series of oracles rising from the page born out of a life of listening, feeling, responding.\" —", "TERRY TEMPEST WILLIAMS", ", author of", "Erosion", "\"Linda Hogan is one of the most important environmental writers of our time. In", "A History of Kindness", ", she weaves themes of the body, family, ecology, and animals into a spiral that traverses time and space. In this troubled and dark world, I am grateful for the wisdom, light, and love found in these poems.\" —", "CRAIG SANTOS PEREZ", ", author of", "Habitat Threshold", "\"Linda Hogan's new collection speaks to us the way a trusted friend might, inviting you to take warmth by the hearth. Her verses teach us how to live with dignity in a world bent on destruction and show why it is important to fight for the planet.\" —", "ANA CASTILLO", ", author of", "Black Dove", "\"In this new collection, Linda Hogan weaves together memory, the Milky Way, buffalo and rivers with the wonder and wisdom of an ancient soul, and a passionate heart. We are blessed, once again, by her words.\" —", "DEBORAH A. MIRANDA", ", author of", "Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir", "Praise for Linda Hogan:", "\"Hogan's poetry has always been a medicine of sorts.\" —", "JOY HARJO", ", US Poet Laureate \"With her unparalleled gifts for truth and magic, Hogan reinforces my faith in reading, writing, living.\" —", "BARBARA KINGSOLVER", ", author of", "Unsheltered", "\"Hogan is essential, a mighty and bedrock voice in American letters.\" —", "LUIS ALBERTO URREA", ", author of", "The House of Broken Angels", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "About the Author", "A major American writer and the recipient of the 2007 Mountains and Plains Booksellers Spirit of the West Literary Achievement Award,", "LINDA HOGAN", "is a Chickasaw poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, teacher, and activist who has spent most of her life in Oklahoma and Colorado. Her fiction has garnered many honors, including a Pulitzer Prize nomination and her poetry collections have received the American Book Award, Colorado Book Award, and a National Book Critics Circle nomination. A volunteer and consultant for wildlife rehabilitation and endangered species programs, Hogan has also published essays with the Nature Conservancy and Sierra Club.", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Old Mother", "Sitting on the large stone old mother says I feel it breathing. And it is, as if she opened the world life where everything does breathe like the waves of far ocean taking in air, giving out the cloud waters passing over us right now. The bison breathed this air, she says, and people from other nations. Don't you hear it all singing, even the stars above hidden by daylight, the waters beneath us, and the first cry of your children when they arrive from the birth waters to air. She is the one showing a way as she points her feather. Every path is right, she says. It matters not which one you follow, just breathe and sing as you pass along, loving every other traveler.", "The Buffalo Again", "This morning I woke to find the buffalo out behind the horses. It was eating the longer blades of grass. I worried about blades. I worried about its tongue. Then I thought it wanted to speak. Old Mother believed it wanted to tell us about the long great absence the silence.", "Absences", "Who knows the deep tunnels of snakes and that their dens near the spring have been lived in a thousand generations? They shed their skin so perfectly even the eye remains in the body sleeve with scale, rattle, reptilian odor, all of a piece near the scraping stone. Such absences remind me of how the missing remains present, my uncle's toes shot off, his phantom pain with no nerve or bone, no flesh to back it up, but still hurting. I know what’s gone can aggrieve deep as the forest once here, all the invisible creature life still falling unseen through deep leaves and branches downed, the majestic endangered missing the beautiful gone. Absence is the missing presence that travels everywhere at once. One day my eyes were awake and I have to tell you I saw the spirit of my horse and how she lived with herself standing tall in the field, then bent, eating the ends of green grasses. I hope it is true, that we are never so far away and the absent will remain with us forever even the remembered and loved child was taken away, but when do we have something back?", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "Dust jacket design by Adelson and Eichinger. His 11th book. This pair of thematically interlocking short novels contrasts the male and female egos, a man whose actions are dictated by vanity and a woman whose difficulties are roosted in pride." ]

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[ "How Music Works is an unparalleled account of a life in music and an explanation of how and why music works from one of the world's most accomplished performers. With his albums for Talking Heads, his work with Brian Eno or his solo output, David Byrne has been consistently at the forefront of musical - and artistic - innovation. In this extraordinary book Byrne explores why the past matters and what the future might bring. From personal accounts of devising and performing his most famous work, to an exploration of the possibilities of new technologies, Byrne discovers that artistic creation is less about an internal creative spark than we thought and more about external factors such as history, architecture and technology. \"The universe of music follows broad and basic evolutionary patterns-as does birdsong, to take one example. It seems the will only triumphs if the context is amenable, just as in Darwinian adaptation. What we hear is determined by what we want to hear, by what can be heard, and by the circumstances that allow it to come into being.\"" ]

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[ "Books", "Business & Money" ]

[ "Have you been waiting on the promises that God spoke over your life to come to past? Does it appear that the people you are connected to have become more of a burden than a blessing? Do you find yourself searching for the one person to pull you closer to your destiny? Tied to the Promise, masterfully written by Dr.Yvonne Capehart will take you step-by-step into understanding the powerful role each Spiritual Connection plays in the success of your life." ]

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[ "Book by Ibach, Harald, Lüth, Hans" ]

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

[ "Original Life Magazine from May 4, 1962 - Seattle's fair opens (Single Issue Magazine)" ]

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[ "He's a cocky pro athlete at the top of his game. But all he wants is another shot with the girl who got away.I broke her heart ten years ago and left town.She hates me, and rightly so. It doesn’t matter that the rest of the country loves me, that I’m a starting quarterback with a multimillion-dollar contract. Because when I look in the mirror, all I see is a failure who was too young—and too afraid—to fight for what I wanted.But I’m not that guy anymore, and all I need is one shot to convince her.***He has no idea what happened after he left. And now I’m supposed to work alongside him like we don’t have this huge, messy history?But I’m older now, wiser, and I won’t let anything stand in my way of doing a good job for this league. Not even one overpaid, arrogant player who thinks we’re going to kiss and make up.News flash, buddy: I am over you." ]

[ "About the Author", "A", "New York Times", ",", "Wall Street Journal", "and", "USA Today", "bestselling author of more than four dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 3 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world.Her books have also appeared on the", "New York Times", "and", "USA Today", "bestseller lists more than 70 times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as", "Newsweek", ",", "Huffington Post", ",", "Cosmopolitan", "and", "InTouch Magazine", ".She lives in Texas with her husband and two sons." ]

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[ "Books", "Romance", "Contemporary" ]

[ "CPR for Caregivers", "uses Grant Watkins' personal journey as a caregiver to teach communication skills that reduce the risk of burnout. Through a career in human services providing housing to seniors and people with chronic physical and mental disabilities, Grant has discovered strategies that help achieve life balance and self-renewal. His lessons will help you assist, encourage, and nurture family, friends, and people in need.", "CPR for Caregivers", "is an easy-to understand guide that will renew your mind, body, and spirit. You will discover how to: - Connect with yourself and others so that you can deal with the daily challenges of caregiving. - Project a positive sense of self-worth that will encourage others to be self-reliant. - Reflect on positive thoughts that will empower you into action and restore your energy.", "''", "CPR for Caregivers", "is a book to carry you through your journey of caregiving. Grant Watkins offers a book to help you gain strength and to move forward no matter what challenges lie ahead. It lets us know that we are not alone and that others who have gone before us can show us the way.'' -", "Maureen Reeder", ", President, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter", "''A person caring for another is one of life's greatest values. We will all face the role of caregiver to someone close to us.", "CPR for Caregivers", "is a wonderful road map to thrive and empower yourself through the physical emotional and spiritual journey of being a caregiver.'' -", "Dr. James Ackelson", ", Clinic Director, Care Chiropractic Health & Resource Center", "''This [book] is a great help to caregivers. It offers a holistic approach mind, body spirit to taking care of yourself as you take care of others.'' -", "Most Rev. Victor H. Balke", ", Retired Bishop, Diocese of Crookston, MN" ]

[ "From the Inside Flap", "“CPR for Caregivers is a book to carry you through your journey of caregiving. Grant Watkins offers a book to help you gain strength and to move forward no matter what challenges lie ahead. It lets us know that we are not alone and that others who have gone before us can show us the way.” - Maureen Reeder, President -National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter “A person caring for another is one of life’s greatest values. We will all face the role of caregiver to someone close to us. CPR for Caregivers is a wonderful road map to thrive and empower yourself through the physical emotional and spiritual journey of being a caregiver.” - Dr. James Ackelson, Clinic Director - Care Chiropractic Health & Resource Center “This [book] is a great help to caregivers. It offers a holistic approach – mind, body spirit – to taking care of yourself as you take care of others.” - Most Rev. Victor H. Balke, Retired Bishop - Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota", "About the Author", "Grant Watkins", "began his twenty-plus years of caregiving at the age of seventeen, when his father was declared legally blind. For more than five years, he experienced caregiver fatigue while sharing the responsibilities of caring for his father, who died shortly after Grant's twenty-second birthday. Despite the heavy burden and fatigue, the experience of caring for his father also allowed Grant to feel powerful moments of intense love that transformed his life. Grant founded Mission for Mobility in 2002 as a community service initiative in which he now serves as an inspirational speaker. In addition to inspiring caregivers, he strives to empower people to live independently. Grant, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, currently works for a nonprofit organization that promotes independent living for seniors and for those who have chronic physical and/or mental disabilities. He lives in Minneapolis, MN." ]

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

[ "In the Science Fiction Thriller", "Cripple-Mode:Hot Electric", "Give me liberty or give me death wasn't Travis Lucia Hamilton-McQueen's foremost declaration. She'd returned from near death and wasn't keen on revisiting; she just wanted her life back.  When Travis gets a second chance, she goes all the way. A new life; a new body; and even some new memories. The memories come with extra baggage that she would rather have left behind, if she could have; unfortunately at the time of arrival she was in a coma. Regardless; they're the only memories she had; no matter how insane they made her sound to the staff of the Medical Space Station Perl. A soulless clone with limited freedom and an amnesiac ward of Greater Terran Galactic Properties, with a possible Dissociative fugue identity, Travis was produced from a family line of murderers; convicts; and terrorist. To be fair, she's the one being accused of being a terrorist. At least she's fitting into the family. She has no memories of herself to confirm or deny the evidence, but if medical tests are to be trusted; she's the Granddaughter of Dane Hamilton and daughter of Travis Hamilton. And if that's true then what's ultimately crazier than her strange memories, is the person belonging to those memories. The explanation lies with the League Jump Guild, people in charge of the technology that drives Starships through deep space. Travis would rather not deal with the LJG for a number of good reasons including the fact that they suspect she's used Black Tech or stolen Jump Technology to illegally jump through space. Worse yet, she did so without the protection of a space ship or space suit, which exposed her to a number of theorized conditions that would account for her present fugue like state of identity confusion. The LJG would say a person would be quite mad to do as she's done, with little chance of surviving. Being alive could seem like a blessing, if she overlooks the expected eventual outcome of such a capricious act: a severe irreversible psychotic episode. When Travis and a nurse are attacked; two staff members die under suspicious circumstances; and an LJG General, with an agenda, comes calling on her; she checks herself out of the facility and bolts. Using her father's knowledge she attempts to hide out on a space station in the middle of nowhere with few practical places to conceal herself and begins to wonder if this all might be the beginning of her psychosis. While fearful of becoming unhinged and dangerous, she must avoid the people trying to kill her and find a way off the station so everyone will be safe. But Travis brought something back with her from JumpSpace that wants her to remain on the station: to complete a task or finish driving her completely over the edge." ]

[ "Review", "\"Cripple Mode: Hot Electric\" is a futuristic and compelling sci-fi novel of space travel and cloning which will leave readers in awe of the writer's imagination combined with technical knowledge..\" -", "GoodbooksToday.com Reviews", "The  story, is an epic one. Action-packed sci-fi with incredible characters and scenarios, imaginative futuristic technology, all gathered in a well-written package means that this is the kind of book you can read for a while but will always come back to in order to find out more.-", "SoulVomit.com", "From the Author", "This edition is the first edition and has undergone several changes. The Cripple-Mode Series was born somewhere in the early 1980's.  It was somewhere near 1980 that I broke out the smith corona and started tapping away at sheet after sheet until I had the first two novels of a trilogy fleshed out. A lot of it was on the back of some scrap paper.Then, as with many things, life sort of got in the way and took me on a wide left turn. Those two novels stayed tucked away in their briefcase. I mostly wrote snippets of poetry around that time. And I read a large volume of science fiction.By the mid 80s I had my first computer and was almost tempted . But, another left turn was up ahead. It was not until the year 2000 that I got serious and looked at the old papers long enough to shake my head and decide I needed to have a back story for some of my ideas.One of the primary themes of the story involves the main characters struggle to adjust to specifically mind bending personal issues. A back story might leave that on the back burner. So I almost dropped the notion of spending any time on a back story. I still needed to feel more secure about how we got to the spot in her life where the two stories were taking place. The original story took the reader half way into the story before these issues were addressed. I decided to bring the issues into the story at the very beginning. It wasn't clear yet that this was going to be the beginning of the back story. It was not until I chose the style of writing that things began to jell and the story began to tell itself. At this point everything was all still in my head the real on paper writing didn't start till 2006.", "From the Inside Flap", "Being director of a facility referred to as residing in the middle of nowhere conjures images that are all misleading. There's the impression that equipment will be old or scarce. There will be practically nothing to do and little to do it with. There will be a minimal staff. And though you will have to do most of your own paperwork, there will likely be little of that or at the most, few who care if it's done in any timely manner.Dr. Fredrick Solomon, director of hospital, aboard Medical Station PERL, sits wondering if he might still put in for that job. The problem is, on this station, in this case, the middle of nowhere puts a person smack at the very center of everything.", "From the Back Cover", "When Travis wakes up aboard Medical Space Station Perl, it's not surprising she's laid up.  She last recalls being mutilated and near death. Unfortunately nothing else makes sense.All of her memories are turned upside down and inside out.Adding to her struggle for sanity, some very bad people are pursuing her. And it's not paranoid delusion. She doesn't know who to trust. people protecting her are getting hurt.Taking matters into her own hands, using knowledge she can barely trust, she goes into hiding.  It quickly becomes evident she needs help. She'll have to trust others while putting them in danger.Even more urgently, she has to figure out how to stop shifting in and out of JumpSpace.", "About the Author", "J.L. Dobias is a Science Fiction and Fantasy Author and the author of the Cripple-Mode series. He lives in Michigan in the USA and has spent most of his time in the Great Lake State. When he first learned to read, his father introduced him and his siblings to Science Fiction. In a short time he became an avid reader of Science Fiction and has spent over 50 years enjoying some of the best. Having worked in the Hotel, Restaurant, and Retail management while paying for college to obtain a degree in English, he was promptly hijacked for some time into Hotel Restaurant Management. He eventually landed for a short time at MSU as Engineering support and the head of the electronic drafting and documentation department of the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory. He now works as Lead CAD Engineer and Technical and Engineering Support for Instrumented Sensor Technology; an impact data recorder instrument maker; supplying needs of a variety of industries including the shipping industry, race cars, accident reconstruction, aerospace, amusement parks and many more. He spends his free time honing his writing skills and continuing to read at least one novel a week in his favorite genre. CRIPPLE-MODE: HOT ELECTRIC is the first of a planned series.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "On November 8, 1937, a tourist from California named L. E. Hammond walked onto the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, carrying a 21-pound rock he had accidentally stumbled upon in North Carolina. The barely-legible inscription on the rock appeared to be a lengthy message from Eleanor Dare, mother of Virginia Dare, and it was dated 1591. The inscription told of the trials and tribulations endured by the English colonists after their departure from Roanoke Island in 1587. The authenticity of that stone, commonly referred to as the Chowan River Dare Stone, has remained an open question since its appearance in 1937. Carefully researched and documented, this book finally provides conclusive evidence that the Chowan River Dare Stone is a clever 20th century fraud. In doing so, the book also tells the fascinating story of the Dare Stone and exposes the orchestration of the hoax and its shadowy perpetrators." ]

[ "About the Author", "Retired educator Brandon Fullam has been researching and writing for over a decade about England's first attempts to establish a permanent colony in present-day North Carolina. Much of his work has focused on the disappearance of what has become known as the 1587 Lost Colony. He has published two previous books on this topic. His work has also appeared in Lost Colony Research Group and Sampson County Historical Society publications. He is a member of the Virginia Historical Society and the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and lives in Midlothian, Virginia." ]

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

[ "Not ex-library. Red cloth with black title and yellow traffic light decoration on spine. Front board has black title with yellow and green stoplight and two children on scooters. Rubbing to head and tail of spine and points, very small areas worn through. Boards are clean. Illustrated endpapers, very slight toning. Color illustrations. Activities at the end of each story. 112p." ]

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[ "Emily is . . .", "1. A mad scientist", "2. A cat lover", "3. A mural painter", "4. A golem builder", "5. A virtuo-spastic guitarist", "6. A wicked skater", "7. A wily troublemaker", "8. A poltergeist tamer", "9. A mystery solver", "10. A master prankster", "11. An eXtreme procrastinator", "12. A happy loner", "13. A unique individual", ". . . and now there are two of her." ]

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[ "Books", "Teen & Young Adult", "Literature & Fiction" ]

[ "The Voice of Our Ancestors by Wulf Sorenson (possibly Himmler) is an essay expressing the significance of Paganism and racial memory. Written in 1935 in the Third Reich by “Wulf Sorenson” but widely believed to be written Heinrich Himmler. In Short this is a calling to reject Christianity and to return to the Nordic attitudes and bearing of pre-Christian, Nordic man." ]

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