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[ "A fantastical coming-of-age meets the existential detective novel.A young boy grapples with the fact his best friend has vanished from existence while a homeless man stalks and constructs a delusional dime-store fiction around the child.Yan, a teenager living in Bangkok, wakes to a changed truth—not only has his friend completely disappeared, but an improbable romance entangles him from out of thin air. While Yan contends with and indulges these recent surrealities, Mr. Torpong, a meek meteorologist with a failing grip on reality, gains and loses everything over the course of many years. His and Yan’s strangely echoed lives intersect at the point when the man has almost nothing left to give, and the child stands at the threshold of a world without rules and without meaning.", "The Young Fate", "is an adventure told in a universe where the deadliest fate is to become forgotten, where our debt to an irrational past exceeds any reckoning of our origins, and where anyone can become the impossible hero of somebody else’s story." ]

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

[ "Stories told become the reality of the future. Vaks is a StoryTeller chronicling human experience throughout the universe. Humanity, he finds, is slowly facing total, malevolent genocide from within, and he seeks vengeance. In the process, a sentience evolved from advanced human consciousness begins to torment him, eventually leading to the unexpected discovery of a possible way to save the universe from itself." ]

[ "About the Author", "After high school came college under an academic scholarship. I dropped out the next year to hitchhike and experience the world, and began maintaining a journal. My journal was self-published later while I served as a sailor in the Navy. Since then, I've never stopped writing. I became a submariner, fixing the library on my fish while learning how to pilot it. When my time in the Navy ended in 2016, I enrolled in New Mexico State University to become a horticulturist. My school books quickly filled with poems, lyrics, graphic novel scenes, and other day dreams, and, in sharing them, I realized that I was a natural storyteller and author. Dropping out of college a second time after receiving a bachelor's degree in business, I now know there is no risk I wouldn't take pursuing that for which my heart was made. Author website at http: //www.nbylotas.com" ]

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

[ "NEW YORK TIMES", "BESTSELLER • Experience the first official adventure in Magic: The Gathering’s multiverse in nearly a decade as the ultimate battle begins on Ravnica.", "Teyo Verada wants nothing more than to be a shieldmage, wielding arcane energies to protect his people from his world’s vicious diamondstorms. When he’s buried alive in the aftermath of his first real tempest, the young mage’s life is about to end before it can truly begin—until it doesn’t. In a flash, a power he didn’t know he had whisks him away from his home, to a world of stone, glass, and wonder: Ravnica. Teyo is a Planeswalker, one of many to be called to the world-spanning city—all lured by Nicol Bolas, the Elder Dragon. Bolas lays siege to the city of Ravnica, hungry for the ultimate prize: godhood itself. His unparalleled magic and unstoppable army appear poised to bring the city to utter ruin. Among those who stand in the way of Bolas’s terrifying machinations are the Gatewatch, Planeswalkers sworn to defeat evil, no matter where it’s found. But as they work to unite the other mages and mount a defense of the city and its people, the terrifying truth of Bolas’s plan becomes clear. The Elder Dragon has prepared a trap to ensnare the most powerful mages from across the Multiverse—and it’s too late to escape. As forces great and small converge on the city and the battle rages, the stakes could not be higher. If the Gatewatch falters and the Planeswalkers fail, the curtain will fall on the age of heroes—and rise on the infinite reign of Nicol Bolas." ]

[ "About the Author", "Greg Weisman", "’s career in television and comic books spans decades. After starting as an editor for DC Comics, where he also wrote", "Captain Atom,", "he created and developed Disney’s original series", "Gargoyles,", "later writing the", "Gargoyles", "and", "Gargoyles: Bad Guys", "comic books for SLG Publishing. He has worked as a writer, producer, story editor, and voice actor on Sony’s", "The Spectacular Spider-Man", "and Warner Bros.’s", "Young Justice,", "and as a writer and executive producer on the first season of", "Star Wars Rebels", ". His comic book writing credits include DC’s", "Young Justice", "and", "Star Wars: Kanan,", "and Marvel’s", "Starbrand and Nightmask", ".", "Weisman also wrote the original novels", "Rain of the Ghosts", "and", "Spirits of Ash and Foam", ", as well as the World of Warcroft novels", "World of Warcraft: Traveler", "and", "World of Warcraft: Traveler: The Spiral Path", ". He is blessed to have an amazing wife and two fantastic (grownup) kids.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Chandra Nalaar, Planeswalker and pyromancer, sank deeper into the over-soft armchair in her mother’s new apartment in the city of Ghirapur on the plane of Kaladesh. She was anxious, frustrated, angry, frightened and more than a little bored.   Pia Nalaar had prepared a tray of dark, rich hot chocolate for her daughter and her daughter’s friends and had then departed for a council meeting, saying her goodbyes to Chandra—as she always did—as if she might never see her again.", "Only this time, she might be right.", "Now Chandra, cup of chocolate untouched on a side table, slouched with her chin practically touching her chest as she glanced around at her companions. Over on the sofa, the mind-mage Jace Beleren, looking weary and haggard, stared into his own cup of brown liquid, as if somehow it might reveal the true secret of defeating the Elder Dragon, Nicol Bolas. Beside him, the time-master, Teferi, leaned back, resting his eyes and breathing deeply. Perched on stools at the kitchen counter, the lion-headed healer, Ajani Goldmane, chatted pleasantly with Chandra’s sometimes pyromantic mentor, Jaya Ballard, about bird-watching, of all things. The silver golem Karn stood motionless in the corner, seemingly engrossed in perfecting his already phenomenal resemblance to a statue. Planeswalkers all, they were the Gatewatch, the supposed saviors of the Multiverse. Well, technically, Jaya and Karn hadn’t actually joined the ’watch, which is to say they had declined to take the Oath. But they were here to fight beside the rest against the dragon Bolas. To fight and probably to die.   In a hurried motion, Jace put his cup down on the coffee table, as if the hot chocolate suddenly frightened him. “He’s taking too long,” Jace said.", "“He”", "was Gideon Jura, the soul of the Gatewatch—or so Chandra had come to believe. Gids had planeswalked back to Dominaria to find yet another member of the ’watch, the necromancer Liliana Vess, who should have met them here on Kaladesh but had failed to show. Jace had already made it abundantly clear he thought Gideon was on a fool’s errand, that Liliana had never had any intention of joining them in their fight against Bolas, that she had exploited the Gatewatch as a tool to slay her own personal demons, literally, and that now that those demons were dead and gone, her use for her so-called friends had likewise come to an end.   But Gids had refused to believe that, and Chandra had agreed with him, as had Jaya, Karn and Teferi. All five of them felt strongly that Liliana—despite her own well-manicured façade of selfishness—was indeed their true friend and ally. That she cared about them, even Jace. Maybe", "especially", "Jace.", "They had slept together, right?", "But Liliana definitely cared about Gideon, whom she mocked unceasingly but with affection. And Chandra didn’t think she was flattering herself believing that Liliana cared about her, too. Chandra thought of Liliana as an older sister.", "A way older sister. A centuries-older sister.", "But a sister nonetheless. Chandra was confident Gideon would return at any moment with Liliana in tow, ready to join the conflict—", "the final conflict", "—against the evil dragon mastermind.   But Chandra had to agree Gideon was taking too long. She wasn’t exactly worried about him. Gideon’s powers made him nigh-on invulnerable. The rest might fall—Chandra might fall—yet Gids would fight on. And on, and on, and on . . .", "It’s just who he is", ", she thought.   The indomitable warrior, the unrelenting juggernaut with that unerring sense of justice and those washboard abs. Once upon a time, Chandra had sported a major crush on Gids. She was over that now, but he pretty much remained her best friend in the world. On any world. In the Multiverse.", "Whatever", ".   She sighed. She had been a Planeswalker since she was a preteen, but it was still occasionally difficult to adjust her vocabulary to what that meant. Chandra Nalaar was one of a select group of individuals who could travel—planeswalk— between dimensions, passing from one plane to the next, from one world to another. Every world she had ever ’walked to had its own set of troubles and turmoil. So none of them needed new dangers arriving from planes unknown. That’s why the Gatewatch had been formed. So that Planeswalkers who gave a damn would be there to fight, to safeguard worlds from interplanar threats like Nicol Bolas.", "Well, not", "like", "Bolas. From Bolas", ".   It had become clear over the last few weeks that every single threat they had faced had been generated, initiated, concocted by the dragon himself. And that’s not even counting their encounter on the Plane of Amonkhet, where Bolas had flat-out kicked their collective asses. Of course, the Gatewatch hadn’t had Jaya or Teferi or Karn with them then. Just Chandra, Jace, Gids, Liliana and . . .   She sank still deeper into her chair. Gideon", "was", "taking too long. If the seven (or hopefully eight) of them were going to arrive at their destination ahead of Bolas and prepare for the coming battle, they needed to get planeswalking already. Frankly, the suspense was killing her. Chandra stuck out her lower lip and blew upward, a lazy attempt to move one of her wild red tresses out of the way of her left eye. It had literally no effect. She tried again. And a third time.   And then she shot to her feet, galvanized by a call from across the planes. The others reacted with less motion but no less concern.   “You feel that?” Chandra asked, knowing they had.   All of them nodded silently. She looked upward, toward the sky, and of course saw only the roof of her mother’s apartment. But between her and the roof were lights that sparkled like gemstones and called out to her to follow them to . . . to . .", ". to Ravnica", "!" ]

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[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Action & Adventure" ]

[ "For anyone \"who's not the baby anymore!\" Baby Duck is back--and she's not the baby anymore! Hot Stuff, Baby Dick's little sister, has arrived, and everyone is making a great big fuss over her. Baby Duck fells pretty cranky about the whole matter. Luckily, Grandpa knows just what to say and do to help Baby feel special again. Amy Hest and Jill Barton tell another warm and funny story full of familiar feelings for everyone in the family. \"Even if you have loads of new-baby books, don't miss this one.\" --Booklist", "From the Trade Paperback edition." ]

[ "From School Library Journal", "PreS. With the same pizzazz she displayed in In the Rain with Baby Duck (1995) and Baby Duck and the Bad Eyeglasses (1996, both Candlewick), Baby Duck now struggles with second-child syndrome. Her parents, completely taken up with the new sibling, Hot Stuff, are totally unaware of their older child's left-out feelings. Once again, Grampa comes to the rescue and makes Baby Duck feel good about herself, allowing her to accept her new sister. The fact that Baby is the older sibling may confuse some youngsters, but they will relate to Barton's generous images and soft colors. A predictable story in the sibling-rivalry genre, the book can be used with Kevin Henkes's Julius, the Baby of the World (Greenwillow, 1990), Martha Alexander's When the New Baby Comes, I'm Moving Out (Dial, 1992), Brigitte Weninger's Will You Mind the Baby, Davy? (North-South, 1997), and Carol D. Shields's I Wish My Brother Was a Dog (Dutton, 1997); for those seeking an alternative, Tomie dePaola's The Baby Sister (Putman, 1996) features a child looking forward to the new baby's arrival.?Barbara Elleman, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WICopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc." ]

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

[ "Best Described by William Schraufnagel \"I finished reading", "Tatum's Alibi", ", and I enjoyed it. It moves economically, first introducing a wide range of characters in close biographical detail with an impressive realism and variety of different people who follow different paths in life. I thought the author gave us just enough detail to understand the main characters of the story, with a focus on the narrator's family and close acquaintances, to invest our interest in them, without spending undue time and drawing out the sketches. I liked the specificity of where each character attended college, why they made the choices they did, and how their personalities informed their eventual life trajectories.\" \"After all the character introductions, the author takes us into a story whose main components are various love affairs and intrigues, until a double murder adds a sense of danger and urgency to the narrative. At this point, all the characters converge upon the small town in Wisconsin which forms the story's setting. Because we have been introduced to the characters, their love and support for each other is totally believable. I won't give away the details of the plot, but the ending is heart-warming and emotional, and the author has earned the feelings of happiness, relief, and joy that he evokes from the characters (and the sensitive reader).\" \"There is a slight ideological background of racial politics when there is a danger of scapegoating the young African-American character, but the narrator's integrity and loyalty to the character--a steady and consistent point of view throughout the narrative--keeps the racist perspective at the margins, and the atmosphere of racism never takes over or oppresses the atmosphere of the story.\"The narrator's love story and the other romantic intrigues are convincing, and the author has a real talent for portraying the love and strength of the narrator's extended family--this last aspect will probably stick with me the longest. Finally, all of the little details from the initial biographical character sketches become relevant at some point in the narration, and, as I said, the ending is so satisfying precisely because we have had the stories of several generations of this family and a close circle of the narrator's acquaintances, and all the threads come together at the end.\"William SchraufnagelAdjunct Lecturer, Department of CommunicationUniversity of Illinois Chicagowschrauf@uic.eduAdjunct Professor, Department of Writing, Rhetoric and DiscourseDePaul Universitywschrauf@depaul.eduhttp://schraufnagel9.wixsite.com/portfolio" ]

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

[ "Founded in Philadelphia in 1831 by Matthias Baldwin, the Baldwin Locomotive Works became the premier manufacturer of 2-8-2 Mikado locomotives, along with many unique designs built in small numbers for specific clients, such as a Cab Forward 4-8-8-2. From 1831-1956, Baldwin Locomotive Works built 70,541 quality locomotives used by some of the most famous railways in North America, including the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, along with far flung railroads in Haiti, England, France, India, and Egypt. Captured here in hundreds of detailed etchings and diagrams are ten years of this illustrious firm's locomotives, complete with detailed descriptions of the locomotives, parts, and construction direct from the company that produced them. This book is a treasure for everyone with a passion for the Age of Steam and this historic locomotive works." ]

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

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[ "No one seriously interested in the philosophy of language can afford to ignore the work of Michael Dummett (b. 1925). Dummett's approach to the metaphysical issue of realism through the philosophy of language, his challenge to realism, and his philosophy of language itself are central topics in contemporary analytic philosophy and have influenced the work of other major figures such as Quine, Putnam, and Davidson. This book offers, in an accessible and no-nonsense manner, a systematic presentation of the main elements of Dummett's pivotal contribution to contemporary philosophy. Its overarching theme is his discussion of realism: Bernhard Weiss explores the philosopher's characterization of realism, his attack on realism, and his invention and exploration of the anti-realist position.", "The book begins by examining Dummett's views on language. Only against that setting can one fully appreciate his conception of the realism issue. With this in place, Weiss returns to Dummett's views on the nature of meaning and understanding to unfold his challenge to realism. Weiss devotes the remainder of the book to examining the anti-realist position. He discusses anti-realist theories of meaning and then investigates anti-realism's revisionary consequences. Finally, he engages with Dummett's discussion of two difficult challenges for the anti-realist: the past and mathematics.", "Dummett is one of the most influential philosophers of modern times. This book is a sympathetic and accessible study, aiming not only to expose but to engage both with Dummett's philosophical thought and with his philosophical character." ]

[ "Review", "This is a superb book that clarifies the difficult thought of one of the towering figures of recent philosophy. (", "Choice", ")", "From the Back Cover", "\"Weiss's book is an important contribution. It presents a compelling picture of Dummett's philosophical character and outlook, as well as of the detailed development of his work, and should thereby help readers to appreciate both the integration and the force of Dummett's thought. On topics such as the significance of normalization proofs and problems in formulating anti-realism about the past, it has significant innovations of its own to offer.\"--Peter Sullivan, University of Stirling", "About the Author", "Bernhard Weiss is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Wales, Lampeter.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "Jake thought he was meant to marry Brooklyn, but now she's pregnant, and he had nothing to do with it. As Brooklyn wrestles with questions about what her pregnancy means and how it will affect her relationship with Jake, she can't bring herself to tell him the truth. To make matters worse, if the man who owns the bookstore across from Jake's coffee shop, has anything to do with it, the baby will ruin them both. Can Jake and Brooklyn overcome the obstacles thrown in their path, and finally find the truth in God's love and in each other?" ]

[ "About the Author", "Emily Conrad", "lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two rescue dogs. She loves Jesus and enjoys summer road trips to the mountains.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Justice", "By Emily Conrad", "Pelican Ventures, LLC", "Copyright © 2017 Emily ConradAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-1-5223-0076-2", "CHAPTER 1", "Snow floated onto Main Street, each flake large enough to catch the breeze like a parachute. A miniature army, launching a surprise invasion on March first. If it kept up, Jake would have to clear the sidewalk. As it was, customers had tracked in enough to leave a puddle trail across the hardwood floor.", "He hefted the tray of dishes he'd gathered from Hillside Coffee's tables and headed for the back. The bells on the side entrance jingled, announcing at least one more North Adams resident needing a coffee to warm his or her hands.", "Carrie, the manager Jake had scheduled for the morning, stepped toward the register.", "As he slid the tray onto the workspace next to the sink, the silverware rattled against the stack of mugs. The scent of detergent rose, but the machine was silent now. The kid on dish duty, Ronny, was nowhere to be seen. As usual.", "Carrie stuck her head around the corner. \"Brooklyn's here to see you.\"", "His stomach flopped. Amazing he'd known Brooklyn since fifth grade, yet she had that effect on him. He'd track down Ronny later.", "Brooklyn Merrill stood at the end of the sales counter as if she had been about to come back to find him. She held a hat in one hand while she used the other to smooth her blonde hair. Since her business trip two months ago, she'd worn her long locks up without exception. Every time he saw her, he had to fight off the thought of kissing that spot between her spine and her ear, where her hair was soft and new. Someday, he'd coax her into giving love a chance. For sanity's sake, he had to.", "He cleared his throat. \"Took the day off?\" Brooklyn's mouth pulled into a tight grimace. For two months, sadness had infused her expression whenever she didn't seem to think he'd notice, but this was the first time she'd failed to tuck it away when he was obviously watching.", "This could be the answer to his prayer that she would open up again. He led her a few steps away to a space by the display shelves. \"You want to talk?\" A collection of tears glittered in her eyes. \"I haven't been as good as I've been acting.\"", "He would wrap her in the hug of her life, but their friendship rarely crossed the border of touch. He tried a gentle smile instead. \"That's a problem. Because you haven't been acting very good.\"", "A laugh caught in her throat.", "He put his hand on her shoulder and guided her to the rear corner of the first floor, where she could sit with her back to everyone.", "Even wrapped in privacy, she stared toward the wall and picked at her fingernails. \"I planned what to say to you.\" Her voice quieted. \"But I don't think I can do it.\"", "His relief morphed into dread. What could be this bad?", "Father, don't let me mess this up.", "\"Just tell me the script. What'd you plan to say?\" \"I need a ride to a doctor's appointment.\" She spoke in a flat tone.", "He wanted to play along and say his lines, too, but all this over an illness? If she'd been sick since her mood froze over in January and couldn't drive herself, it was serious. His dad's problems had started this way — an appointment followed by a cancer diagnosis, months of treatment and supposed remission, and, finally, a funeral.", "Brooklyn searched his eyes, tense sadness weighing down her features.", "He kept his gaze trained on her beautiful, worried face. Maybe this appointment was something simple. He had to believe it, or he couldn't ask. \"What kind of appointment?\"", "Brooklyn swallowed, neck ridged. \"I'm three weeks late.\"", "\"To the appointment?\"", "\"My body. My body is three weeks late.\"", "\"Your body ...\" Then it hit him.", "She thinks she's pregnant.", "How had he not understood sooner?", "\"I took a test, but maybe it was wrong.\"", "She'd changed on that business trip. An image thundered to mind, and he willed it away. But the question remained. \"You and Caleb?\"", "\"It's not like you think, Jake.\"", "\"No kidding.\"", "She taught Sunday school. She had worn a promise ring for years, but her finger was bare now. Caleb went on the New Wilshire trip knowing how Jake felt about Brooklyn, knowing he'd ended his last relationship to pursue her. Would Caleb have slept with her anyway?", "\"I can explain. There's not enough time right now, but I will explain.\"", "He clenched his fist under the table. \"I'm sure you could summarize.\" After all those years of pushing him away with the claim she'd never marry, never fall in love, she'd let someone else in. If it was just Jake she hadn't wanted all this time, she could've saved him years of trouble by being honest. \"It's none of my business.\" He started away.", "\"Jake, please.\"", "He turned back.", "\"I can't face this alone anymore.\" Her grip on the table turned her fingertips white.", "The day Dad had died, when Jake reached home from the hospital, he'd found her waiting in the driveway. He and his mom had been together the whole time, but as soon as he held Brooklyn in his arms, he felt a million times less alone. Later, when losing Dad prompted him to question God, it had been Brooklyn who stood by him, her unshakable faith drawing him back to faith of his own. She may have brought this on herself, but he owed her company in her darkest hour. \"Fine. When's the appointment?\"", "\"I sat in the parking lot for half an hour before I worked up the nerve to come in.\"", "He crossed his arms.", "\"Ten.\"", "He checked his watch. \"Fifteen minutes?\"", "She nodded, sighed, and stood. \"I was going to talk to you sooner.\"", "He trusted his managers, and he could leave with little to no warning. As he led the way to the door, he braced for snowflakes. Since he lived in the apartment above the shop and had no plans to go out, he'd worn short sleeves, and there wasn't time to run up for something warmer.", "As they walked to the car, his peripheral vision caught the line of Brooklyn's dipped chin and the slant of her downcast eyes. He was failing her. He put an arm around her shoulders but felt no warmth when she leaned into him.", "* * *", "The seat Jake chose in the waiting area faced the door the nurse had led Brooklyn through.", "She and Caleb were in the same place in life as Jake — hitting a stride in their careers, getting established. What would they do with a baby?", "Do they really deserve this, God?", "One or the other would have to move if they were to be a family. If she relocated to Madison, where Caleb lived, Jake would lose touch with her. If Caleb came to North Adams, Jake would have a front row seat as the love of his life and his best friend played house.", "He leaned forward in his seat.", "Please, God, let there be some other explanation.", "He was no expert. Maybe three weeks wasn't that significant.", "Please, God, give her another chance. And show me what to do. I thought she was the one.", "No one else's smile could light him up like hers, and no one else's problems made him wish he could change the world like hers. If only he could change it now. He stared at the speckled carpet, wishing for answers, but no Bible verses, no advice from his parents, and certainly no voice from God spoke to him.", "Twenty minutes passed.", "\"Jake?\"", "He sat up.", "Robyn Washburn took a seat. \"What brings you here? Not sick, I hope.\" She was the wife of one of his church's elders. Everyone might have sin and secrets, but he didn't know any of Robyn's. How would her expression change if she knew why he was here?", "\"A friend needed a ride.\"", "Caleb and Brooklyn had never shown signs of falling for each other. However, they'd stayed in the same hotel. No wonder the coward had feigned ignorance when Jake asked what could've changed Brooklyn on the New Wilshire trip.", "Jake stretched his fingers. \"How's the new car treating you?\"", "\"Henry can't get over how I always get better mileage than he does. I keep telling him he needs to ease off the gas, but he just persists and then complains.\" She chuckled. \"If he would slow down, it might save him a speeding ticket or three.\"", "\"You could get him a motorized scooter. They're slower and have great mileage.\"", "\"Oh, can you imagine?\" She laughed again. Whatever her reason for visiting a doctor, it had to be routine.", "The door opened, and Brooklyn ducked through. The only mascara left on her face was a faint smudge below one of her eyes. That could only mean one thing: she was pregnant.", "She took an uncertain step toward him. He wrapped her in his arms, but even so, she'd never been further out of his reach.", "\"I can't do this,\" she said against his shoulder.", "\"You can.\" He leaned his head to look at her face. Her closed eyes seeped tears. \"We'll do it together.\"", "Liar.", "He couldn't help her with a baby. That job belonged to Caleb. Yet, he had the sense that the promise answered his prayer. It was God's direction for how he should proceed.", "How do You figure I can help her?", "She scrunched her eyes tighter, and he placed a hand on the back of her head as she collected herself. When she stepped away, her gaze focused behind him, and her face reddened. \"Can we go?\" Robyn stared at them, forehead furrowed.", "Jake lifted a hand in a wave and turned toward the door.", "Brooklyn followed him out to the car and buckled herself in. \"I don't want people talking.\"", "At this point, gossip was unavoidable. The time to worry about appearances was already weeks behind them. He started the engine and navigated to the road.", "She gasped like they'd had a close call with another car, but the road was clear of everything but cottony snow. \"I can't do this, Jake. I never planned to get married, let alone have kids all by myself.\"", "\"You're not alone.\" She had God if she wanted him. Or Caleb. He wouldn't turn his back on his own kid. Then again, Jake hadn't expected him to make a move on Brooklyn either. He and Caleb had been friends since high school football. That should've counted for something.", "She remained silent.", "Despite everything, he couldn't stand to see her cry, so he kept his eyes on the road.", "She dug through the glove compartment for a napkin, which she pressed to her face. \"The doctor said the baby is the size of a BB pellet. A bullet. Who compares a baby to a bullet?\"", "News that the baby already took up space was at the edge of his ability to grasp, but a bullet comparison was the most sense she had made all day.", "\"You're angry,\" she said.", "A black SUV pulled out of a parking lot, and he slammed the brakes to avoid it. The car slid a couple of inches before the tires gripped. He ground his teeth. Anything he said would betray just how right she was, and she hurt enough without him piling on more wounds. As he parked in his spot behind Hillside, his phone went off. He took it from his pocket and answered.", "\"I think I messed up.\" Devin, one of the youth group boys Jake mentored, rarely bothered to introduce himself.", "Join the club.", "Jake rubbed his hand over his eyes. \"Why's that?\"", "\"Do you have time? We could meet up?\"", "This had to be about Lauren, Devin's girlfriend. Or something could've happened with the kid's alcoholic parents. Or school. Jake took his keys from the ignition but didn't open his door.", "Brooklyn sat still and quiet, probably waiting to say good-bye.", "\"Sure. Let me wrap up what I'm working on. We can grab lunch in about an hour.\"", "\"Who's buying?\"", "\"Who always buys? I'll text you when I'm headed over.\" Jake pocketed the phone before turning his attention back to Brooklyn.", "She collected her purse and tugged her coat zipper up to her throat. \"I should get to work. I'll need the time off later in the year.\" The door clunked open.", "\"Let me know if you need anything.\"", "She must've picked up on his hesitance because she nodded once and got out without another word.", "You're a terrible friend, Jake.", "He couldn't imagine doing better. Not when the woman he'd hoped to someday marry was carrying someone else's child.", "God, what do I do now?", "CHAPTER 2", "Jake headed toward his apartment, his Bible, and some peace and quiet.", "Two people waited at the counter with only Carrie there to serve them because, of course, Ronny was missing. Jake could go help, but why have staff if they couldn't handle making drinks?", "\"Good morning, Madame Durand. I haven't seen you in weeks.\"", "The words halted Jake. Only Harold, owner of the bookstore across the street, would speak that way. Jake altered his course and stepped behind the counter, where Harold lingered next to Rachel Durand, one of Hillside's regulars.", "With her back to the customers as she pumped syrup into Rachel's drink, Carrie raised her eyebrows and frowned in exasperation. She was one of the two employees Harold had reduced to tears on past visits.", "The flush on Rachel Durand's cheeks signaled she wasn't immune to Harold's bullying either.", "\"When I was raising my boy, I made sure he read a book a week. That's how he got into —\"", "\"Harold.\" Jake planted his palms on the counter.", "\"Slow day over at the store?\"", "That his business might be lagging was a calculated blow to his pride. If it didn't send him packing, Jake would ask how he ended up estranged from the son he acted so proud of. No. That would be letting Harold get the best of him.", "Love your neighbor. Even today.", "Harold slowly pivoted. \"Mr. Davidson.\"", "\"That's Monsieur Davidson to you.\"", "A laugh escaped Rachel Durand. She took her drink from Carrie and hurried off to a second-floor table.", "At least he'd kept Harold from alienating one customer from Hillside.", "\"I came to check out the competition.\" Harold's voice boomed like his belly was an amplifier.", "\"Competition?\" Their businesses couldn't have been more complementary. Though snow obscured the view of the glass and metal building now, Harold's Books stood on the corner across the street. When the bookstore had a signing, Harold's customers would visit Hillside for a latte before heading home. Jake's customers crossed the street and bought novels to enjoy with their coffee on Hillside's couches. \"You're breaking into the coffee business?\"", "\"Only seems fair if you're going to sell books.\" Harold's volume drew glances from customers.", "Jake reviewed his shop for something that could've offended the man. Among the coffee and tea items, Jake stocked locally-made goods — caramel corn, soap, little clay dogs. A small gift book tucked in among the other products snagged his attention. There were three different books, mostly filled with pictures. \"You're over here because of a frog book?\"", "\"We had a gentlemen's agreement. A symbiotic relationship.\" Harold enunciated each syllable as if Jake needed to hear it slowly to understand.", "He came out from behind the counter. \"We have no agreements, Harold. Last I heard, making a deal to not compete is still illegal.\"", "Harold's gray eyes narrowed.", "\"Besides. This? Over gift books? You've got three stories of books in a million-dollar building across the street.\"", "Harold had demolished an historic bank building to erect the modern bookstore, something the city had allowed because of the pull of Harold's brother, the mayor. Bringing it up helped draw them closer to the windows and the main exit.", "\"Then you know I can't agree, either.\" The man finally hushed his voice. \"Keep selling books, and I'll put in a coffee shop.\"", "\"I'll keep stocking them as long as customers keep buying them.\"", "\"Your father would call that downright stupid.\" Harold tugged on his belt, his puffed-up chest no match for the size of his belly.", "\"Next time I see him, I'll talk it over with him.\"", "Harold lifted his hands, and his voice rose again as he pushed open the door. \"Can't say I didn't warn you.\"", "Jake stepped onto the mezzanine along the Main Street windows. Harold wasn't alone in the crosswalk. Vanessa, Hillside's best manager, approached from the opposite direction. From the looks of it, she chirped a greeting to Harold.", "Just after they passed each other, Harold waved his hand as if to swat down pleasantries.", "Vanessa swung open the shop door and stomped the snow off her boots. Laughing, she smoothed the snowflakes from her curly brown hair. \"That's loathing if I ever saw it.\" She joined Jake. \"Are we glaring at the snow or Harold?\"", "Jake owed the steady flow of customers during Hillside's first year to curiosity about Harold's construction project. If only the man hadn't proven to be such a difficult neighbor. \"He says if I keep selling books, he's putting in a coffee shop.\"", "\"Selling books?\" Vanessa surveyed the dining room then tossed him a helpless look.", "\"The gift books.\"", "\"Seriously? He wouldn't really open a coffee shop, would he?\"", "Harold, a business man, had to know there wasn't enough traffic on North Adam's Main Street to support two coffee shops. That would be the allure — the possibility he could starve out Hillside. But was Harold enough of a gambler to risk it?", "(Continues...)", "Excerpted from", "Justice", "by", "Emily Conrad", ". Copyright © 2017 Emily Conrad. Excerpted by permission of Pelican Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site." ]

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[ "This is a true story of the horrors in Guardianship Court where Teresa Lyles, PhD lost her mother to an abusive system and several abusive \"guardians\" who allowed her precious Cuban mother to be drugged, isolated, tortured, forced to live in a locked down facility, where she eventually died, after being forced into a guardianship she did not want and did not authorize. She wanted to live in her own home or with her Protective Daughter, Teresa. Ms. Lyles discusses her early family life, how much she was loved, and how much she wanted to love her mother and care for her in her own home. But that was not to be, for her mother was put through the horrors of an abusive Guardian and Guardianship court and a maze of uncaring Judges and Lawyers who simply were in it for the money billing at hundreds of dollars per hour. The Guardians also just wanted the money and all complaints of abuse, chemical restraints, and where Mother wanted to live, were always ignored." ]

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[ "Going to herding trials is daunting – so much going on and so easy to get overwhelmed! This workbook/journal is designed to help you keep track of your successes (and failures) and hopefully learn more about the sport as you go along. It includes areas for you to track: *Which dog you took *Who was the judge? What were your impressions? *Qualifying legs earned? Titles earned? *How was the facility? What did you like/dislike? *How was the livestock? What did you like/dislike? *How was the weather? Was it a factor? *Any observations in general? *A space to diagram the arenas and course. *An area to document the lessons you learned. A final decision on “loved it/hated it” for future reference!" ]

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[ "Books", "Crafts, Hobbies & Home", "Pets & Animal Care" ]

[ "From esteemed author-illustrator Elly MacKay comes a magical fantasy tale about the importance of working as a team and being a good friend.", "Mip and Pip are two fairies who live in a beautiful forest near a waterfall. One day, Mip has a brilliant idea to build a tree house and decides to make it into a contest: whoever can build the tallest tree house the fastest wins! Pip, who is much more thoughtful and a planner, reads about architecture and sketches out blueprints while Mip, the speedster, is already halfway done constructing her house. But when a powerful gust of wind threatens Mip's tree house and Pip's safety, the two friends must learn to appreciate each other's talents to save the day-and to build the tallest tree house in the forest." ]

[ "Review", "Young readers glean that antithetical personalities can work beautifully together and that contrapuntal viewpoints can produce an amazing synthesis.... Sweetly offers essential, timely lessons about aligning with those different from oneself.―", "Kirkus Reviews", "This sweet story is ideally illustrated in MacKay's signature, light-filled diorama style, set in an enchanted forest of gentle greens, yellows, pinks, and blues. A little drama, a trusty moral, and a happy ending make for a satisfying tale.―", "Booklist", "[T]he explicit lessons about friendship will be appreciated by parents and teachers. A possible addition for early makers and fans of tree and/or fairy houses.―", "School Library Journal", "About the Author", "Elly MacKay", "is the creator of", "Butterfly Park,", "If You Hold a Seed", ",", "Shadow Chasers", ",", "and", "Waltz of the Snowflakes", ". Her artwork is recognized worldwide and sold online. Elly lives by Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada, with her husband and children." ]

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[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Arts, Music & Photography" ]

[ "Después de describir la filosofía de Bert Hellinger en", "Constelar la enfermedad", "; la aplicación sistémica y fenomenológica de las Nuevas Constelaciones Familiares en", "Las fuerzas del amor", "; la mirada sistémica del amor en", "Los desafíos de la vida actual", "y el lenguaje corporal y espacial en las constelaciones familiares en", "Las frases sanadoras", ", Brigitte Champetier de Ribes nos presenta ahora una valiosa herramienta que nos guiará en el uso diario de estas prácticas sanadoras. Lo que la autora plantea es la puesta en práctica de un camino de amor y purificación a través de cien ejercicios que nos facilitarán transitar lo cotidiano.", "Ejercicios sistémicos", "propone actividades de transformación y crecimiento aplicables a diversas facetas de la vida actual, acompañadas de unas breves explicaciones teóricas que nos permitirán comprender cómo volver a situarnos, con amor y confianza, en el fluir de la vida. Introduce, además, el holograma del Dr. P. Gariaev y apuntes sobre cuántica, recursos que se integran en el conjunto de las herramientas propuestas.", "Las actividades y la información que encontraremos en estas páginas nos permitirán seguir creciendo entre constelación y constelación, además de expandir nuestra conciencia, liberar nuestra alegría de vivir y sintonizarnos cada vez más con la vida y nuestro destino." ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "El campo de las Constelaciones Familiares ha evolucionado desde que Bert Hellinger iniciara las Constelaciones Familiares en 1980. El mismo Hellinger anunciaba en 2005 las Nuevas Constelaciones o Constelaciones del Espíritu y, desde entonces, Brigitte Champetier de Ribes ha proseguido la evolución de las Constelaciones, profundizando en las Nuevas Constelaciones Familiares e introduciendo las Constelaciones Cuánticas.", "En esta última obra la autora ofrece ejercicios prácticos y reflexiones teóricas basadas en los últimos desarrollos de este gran Campo que son las Constelaciones Familiares. Las prácticas sanadoras ofrecidas aquí unen la sistémica y la fenomenología de las constelaciones con el Análisis Transaccional, la PNL y la autohipnosis de Milton Erickson, la Nueva Medicina Germánica, las últimas comprensiones de la cuántica y la genética cuántica del científico ruso P. Gariaev (1941-2020).", "About the Author", "Brigitte Champetier de Ribes", "vive en España desde 1972 y dirige en Madrid el Instituto de Constelaciones Familiares que lleva su nombre. Imparte, además, talleres y formación", "on line", "y presencial tanto en España como en América Latina.", "Su web, www.insconsfa.com, recibe visitantes del mundo entero y ofrece la hemeroteca más completa sobre Bert Hellinger. Su material gratuito de creación propia ―ejercicios, vídeos, meditaciones y lecturas― acerca las constelaciones familiares a cientos de miles de personas.", "Todos sus libros están publicados por Gaia Ediciones, y varios de ellos se han convertido en referentes para diferentes formaciones de todo el mundo." ]

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[ "Books", "Libros en español" ]

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[ "Period news reports, photographs from players' personal collections, and interviews recreate the twelve exciting seasons of the All American Girls Baseball League from its origin in 1943." ]

[ "From School Library Journal", "Grade 5-9-This title takes a personal look at the league and its players. The author's acknowledgements indicate that much of the information was gathered through interviews and correspondence with the players and others associated with the AAGPBL. Unfortunately, no direct documentation is provided, even though quotes are used liberally. Many of the candid black-and-white photographs that are peppered throughout were also obtained from those involved with the league. Sue Macy's A Whole New Ball Game (Holt, 1993) is still the best book on the subject, though its reading level is more advanced. Trudy Hanmer's All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (New Discovery, 1994) is comparable to Galt's title in format and reading level, but is more of an overall history of women in baseball. Up to the Plate provides an intimate look at the AAGPBL and its participants and will serve well as a supplement to Macy's in-depth history.", "Tom S. Hurlburt, La Crosse Public Library, WI", "Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc." ]

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[ "Books", "Teen & Young Adult", "Sports & Outdoors" ]

[ "Rich history and culture, amazing food, beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and adventure, all packed into one sun-kissed Caribbean paradise. In the DR, the possibilities are endless- you only have to decide what kind of activity you want to do for the day, and the island will provide it.", "This picture book is full of beautiful images from all around the island and would be an excellent gift for someone who loves the Dominican Republic or a fun coffee table book." ]

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

[ "The Most Powerful P is a child's introduction to the Power of Prayer. Go on a journey with Pedro, Penelope and Pauline to discover the most powerful P and learn some other powerful P words along the way!" ]

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

[ "What would make the perfect man?", "That's the deliciously racy topic that Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends are pondering one night at their favorite after-hours hot spot: Mr. Perfect. Would he be tall, dark, and handsome? Caring and warmhearted -- or will just muscular do? As their conversation hears up, they concoct a tongue-in-cheek checklist that becomes an overnight sensation, spreading like wildfire at work and sizzling along e-mail lines. But what began as a joke among friends turns deadly serious when one of the four women is murdered....Turning to her neighbor, an unpredictable police detective, for help, Jaine must unmask a killer to save her friends -- and herself. Now, knowing whom to trust and whom to love is a matter of survival -- as the dream of Mr. Perfect becomes a chilling nightmare." ]

[ "Review", "People", "Sexy fun....A frolicsome mystery...Jaine Bright lives up to her name: she's as bright -- and explosive -- as a firecracker.", "Romantic Times", "There is nothing quite like a sexy and suspenseful story by the amazing Linda Howard! The sparring relationship between Sam and Jaine is a delight.", "Mr. Perfect", "is funny, exciting, gripping, and sensuous -- in fact it ranks as one of her all-time best!", "About the Author", "Linda Howard", "is an award-winning author whose", "New York Times", "bestsellers include", "Open Season, All the Queen’s Men, Mr. Perfect, Kill and Tell,", "and", "Son of the Morning.", "She lives in Alabama with her husband and two golden retrievers.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Chapter One", "Warren, Michigan, 2000", "Jaine Bright woke up in a bad mood.", "Her neighbor, the blight of the neighborhood, had just roared home at three A.M. If his car had a muffler, it had long since ceased functioning. Unfortunately, her bedroom was on the same side of the house as his driveway; not even pulling the pillow over her head could block out the sound of that eight-cylinder Pontiac. He slammed the car door, turned on his kitchen porch light -- which by some evil design was positioned to shine directly into her eyes if she was lying facing the window, which she was -- let his screen door slam three times as he went in, came back out a few minutes later, then went back in, and evidently forgot about the porch light, because a few minutes later the light in the kitchen blinked out but that damn porch light stayed on.", "If she had known about her neighbor before she bought this house, she never, never would have closed on the sale. In the two weeks she had lived here, he had single-handedly managed to destroy all the joy she'd felt on buying her first house.", "He was a drunk. Why couldn't he be a happy drunk? she wondered sourly. No, he had to be a surly, nasty drunk, the kind who made her afraid to let the cat go outside when he was home. BooBoo wasn't much of a cat -- he wasn't even hers -- but her mom loved him, so Jaine didn't want anything to happen to him while she had temporary custody. She would never be able to face her mom again if her parents returned from their dream vacation, touring Europe for six weeks, to find BooBoo dead or missing.", "Her neighbor already had it in for poor BooBoo anyway, because he'd found paw prints on the windshield and hood of his car. From the way he had reacted, you'd have thought he drove a new Rolls rather than a ten-year-old Pontiac with a bumper crop of dings down both sides.", "Just her luck, she had been leaving for work at the same time he did; at least, she'd assumed at the time he'd been going to work. Now she thought he'd probably been going to buy more booze. If he worked at all, then he had really weird hours, because so far she hadn't been able to discern a pattern in his arrivals and departures.", "Anyway, she had tried to be nice on the day he spotted the paw prints; she'd even smiled at him, which, considering how he had snapped at her because her housewarming party had woken him up -- at two in the afternoon! -- had been a real effort for her. But he hadn't paid any attention to the peace-offering smile, instead erupting out of his car almost as soon as his butt hit the seat. \"How about keeping your damn cat off my car, lady!\"", "The smile froze on her face. Jaine hated wasting a smile, especially on an unshaven, bloodshot-eyed, foul-tempered jerk. Several blistering comments sprang to mind, but she bit them back. After all, she was new to the neighborhood, and she had already gotten off on the wrong foot with this guy. The last thing she wanted was a war between them. She decided to give diplomacy one more shot, though it obviously hadn't worked during the housewarming party.", "\"I'm sorry,\" she said, keeping her voice even. \"I'll try to keep an eye on him. I'm baby-sitting him for my parents, so he won't be here much longer.\" Just five more weeks.", "He had snarled some indistinct reply and slammed back into his car, then roared off, the powerful engine rumbling like thunder. Jaine cocked her head, listening. The Pontiac's body looked like hell, but that motor ran smooth as silk. There were a lot of horses under that hood.", "Diplomacy evidently didn't work on this guy.", "Now, here he was, waking up the entire neighborhood at three A.M. with that blasted car. The injustice of it, after he had snapped at her for waking him up in the middle of the afternoon, made her want to march over to his house and hold her finger against his doorbell until he was up and as wide awake as everyone else.", "There was just one little problem. She was the teeniest bit afraid of him.", "She didn't like it; Jaine wasn't accustomed to backing down from anyone, but this guy made her uneasy. She didn't even know his name, because the two times they'd met hadn't been the \"hello, my name is so-and-so\" type of encounters. All she knew was that he was a rough-looking character, and he didn't seem to hold down a regular job. At best, he was a drunk, and drunks could be mean and destructive. At worst, he was involved in illegal stuff, which added", "dangerous", "to the list.", "He was a big, muscular guy, with dark hair cut so short he almost looked like a skinhead. Every time she had seen him, he looked as if he hadn't shaved in two or three days. Add that to the bloodshot eyes and bad temper, and she came up with", "drunk.", "The fact that he was big and muscular only added to her uneasiness. This had seemed like such a", "safe", "neighborhood, but she didn't feel safe with him as her next-door neighbor.", "Grumbling to herself, she got out of bed and pulled down the window shade. She had learned over the years not to cover her windows, because an alarm clock might not wake her up, but sunlight always did. Dawn was better than any clanging noise at getting her out of bed. Since she had, several times, found her clock knocked onto the floor, she assumed it had roused her enough to attack it, but not enough to completely wake her.", "Her system now was sheer curtains over a shade; the sheers kept anyone from seeing inside unless a light was on, and she raised the shade only after she'd turned out the light for the night. If she was late to work today, it would be her neighbor's fault, for forcing her to rely on the clock instead of the sun.", "She stumbled over BooBoo on the way back to bed. The cat jumped up with a startled yowl, and Jaine damn near had a heart attack. \"Jesus! BooBoo, you scared the hell out of me.\" She wasn't used to having a pet in the house, and she was always forgetting to watch where she stepped. Why on earth her mother had wanted", "her", "to baby-sit the cat, instead of Shelley or Dave, was beyond her. They both had kids who could play with BooBoo and keep him entertained. Since school was out for summer vacation, that meant someone was home at both their houses almost all day, every day.", "But,", "nooo.", "Jaine had to keep BooBoo. Never mind that she was single, was at work five days a week, and wasn't used to having a pet. If she did have a pet, it wouldn't be one like BooBoo, anyway. He'd been in a feline pout ever since he'd been neutered, and he took out his frustration on the furniture. In just one week, he had frayed the sofa to the point that she would have to have it reupholstered.", "And BooBoo didn't like her. He liked her well enough when he was in", "his", "home, coming around to be petted, but he didn't like being in her home at all. Every time she tried to pet him now, he arched his back and hissed at her.", "To top it off, Shelley was mad at her because Mom had chosen Jaine to baby-sit her precious BooBoo. After all, Shelley was the oldest, and obviously more settled. It didn't make sense that Jaine had been chosen over her. Jaine agreed with her, but that didn't soothe the hurt feelings.", "No, what really topped it off was that David, who was a year younger than Shelley, was mad at her too. Not because of BooBoo; David was allergic to cats. No, what had him steamed was that Dad had stored his precious car in her garage -- which meant", "she", "couldn't park in her own garage, since it was a single, and it was damned inconvenient. She wished David had the blasted car. She wished Dad had left it in his own garage, but he'd been afraid to leave it unattended for six weeks. She understood that, but she didn't understand why she'd been chosen to baby-sit both cat and car. Shelley didn't understand the cat, David didn't understand the car, and Jaine didn't understand any of it.", "So both her brother and sister were mad at her, BooBoo was systematically destroying her sofa, she was terrified something would happen to Dad's car while it was in her care, and her sot of a neighbor was making her life miserable.", "God, why had she ever bought a house? If she had stayed in her apartment, none of this would be happening, because she hadn't had a garage and pets hadn't been allowed.", "But she had fallen in love with the neighborhood, with its older, nineteen-forties-vintage houses and corresponding low prices. She had seen a good mix of people, from younger families with children to retired people whose families visited every Sunday. Some of the...", "Read more" ]

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

[ "Excerpt from Pistol and Revolver ShootingAbout the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase." ]

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[ "Indonesian cuisine has lots of unique flavors to offer to everyone. Do you want to discover all of them? The Indonesian Cookbook is here to make this possible. No matter where you are in the world, you can always prepare some of the best local dishes.If you want to cook a delicious dinner for your family or a social gathering, make sure that you check all of the recipes. You will find the perfect ones that will suit everyone’s taste. Anyone can prepare the authentic Indonesian recipes, with only a few instructions. Want to start cooking today? Make sure that you get your copy right now!" ]

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[ "Books", "Cookbooks, Food & Wine", "Cooking Methods" ]

[ "Novela policiaca ambientada en la Venezuela de la década de los setenta. El inspector, Celso Guaramato, que tiene una habilidad especial consiguiendo patrones numéricos por ser un aventajado estudiante de las matemáticas. Logra resolver un caso de asesinatos en serie que por la influencia del psicólogo Skinner son cometidos con coartadas irrefutables. Guaramato a pasar de ser amenazado por las elites políticas, que le solicitan abandone el caso por la amistad con los involucrados, continúa con su labor al ser un policía ético y honesto." ]

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

[ "Abigail “Art “ Ruth Teller thought her sophomore year would include the usual teenage worries: getting good grades, breaking away from an overprotective mom, dealing with hormones, having fun with friends and starting to date. Unfortunately, the School Board decided to throw a wrench in her plans by proposing to water down the science program to teach the decidedly unscientific creationism. With such a subpar curriculum, how would Art get into a top university so she could discover a cure for her diabetes? Someone was going to have to stop them and it looked as if it was going to be her. As if high school wasn’t hard enough. Art didn’t know if one teenager could really defeat a group of religious zealots dead set on bringing their political beliefs into the classroom but she vowed she would stop at nothing to save her school." ]

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

[ "Are you ready to take your shirt off and showcase your NEW muscular physique? The Samson II Program is an innovative transformation muscle-building program, geared to do just that. Designed to help the trainee build more muscle, get stronger, and fitter faster. The trainee will have no excuse not to get into the best shape of his or her life-simply, easily, and in just 12 weeks in the convenience of his or her own home.", "This program will ramp up muscle-activation with the best-of-the-best muscle-building exercises and routines, hitting the musculature to build optimum muscle size while increasing strength levels. The Samson II Program is based on powerful scientific ramps, which makes the routines effective at creating serious muscle growth. The Program contains critical nutritional meal plans ranging from fat-loss, muscle-gain, and a vegan eating plan. Along with the ideal rep speed for building a symmetrical, perfectly proportioned, and classically beautiful physique, with a strength uptake. Develop a Popeye power-packed physique fast.", "The Samson II Program helps you: *Build serious muscle with innovative programs while gaining rapid strength.", "*Exercise anywhere, anytime", "*Increases muscle size", "*Increase mind-blowing pumps while you get RIPPED", "*Have fun while getting fit.", "Plus, more....", "This book will jump-start your weight loss, transform your body, and improve your overall strength and health! So if you need results FAST and want to lose pounds of fat and transform your mind and body, even win our contest at the end of the transformation. Then this book is for you!" ]

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[ "\"Lazarus ... All Over Again\" is the story of a man's \"death\", resurrection and living again after a miracle. It is a story related by his family members contained in their daily journals they kept every night during those precipitous times." ]

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[ "The Last OrphanCaptain Danae Shepherd and her crew of Alex’s Legacy set out to rescue Shima Oryang’s niece from a slave-run factory in Bangkok, but their quest turns deadly when Shima is abducted. Now with her best friend missing, her helmsman in a coma, and a military captain determined to keep her on a short leash, Danae must battle the horrors from her past before she can summon the courage to confront the human traffickers who are holding Shima captive.Like a small stone tossed into a big pond, Danae’s influence expands like ripples as her determination to save one orphan becomes a dangerous mission to liberate them all. The Last Orphan is the third book in The Orphan Ship trilogy. Sterling R. Walker’s first novel, The Orphan Ship, was awarded a 2012 silver medal from Children’s Literary Classics." ]

[ "About the Author", "Author Sterling R. Walker has been writing since she was old enough tospell, filling notebooks and -- more recently - laptops, with herstories. She earned a BA in English from North Carolina StateUniversity, with an emphasis in Creative Writing. The Orphan Ship is her first published young adult science fiction novel. It's received goodreviews and was awarded a 2012 silver medal from Children's LiteraryClassics. Walker's exciting sequel to The Orphan Ship, TheLost Sheep, was published in October, 2013. The final book in thetrilogy, The Last Orphan, was published in December, 2014. In February,2016 she released The Orphan Ship Trilogy on Kindle, which combines allthree books into one volume. She is currently working on book one in anew YA SF series. Sterling R. Walker lives in North Logan,Utah, with her husband of 29 years and four of her six children. Heroldest son is married, and she has one grandson. He attends NC StateUniversity, along with her oldest daughter. Sterling is a Christian(Latter-day Saints), listens to metal and alternative rock music, likesto travel internationally, and is addicted to dark chocolate with seasalt. She is also launching an editing business in fall, 2017, calledSterling Edits. (Website under construction.) Visit her blog atSterlingRWalker.blogspot.com." ]

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[ "This handbook is a comprehensive reference guide for researchers, funding agencies and organizations engaged in survey research. Drawing on research from a world-class team of experts, this collection addresses the challenges facing survey-based data collection today as well as the potential opportunities presented by new approaches to survey research, including in the development of policy. It examines innovations in survey methodology and how survey scholars and practitioners should think about survey data in the context of the explosion of new digital sources of data. The Handbook is divided into four key sections: the challenges faced in conventional survey research; opportunities to expand data collection; methods of linking survey data with external sources; and, improving research transparency and data dissemination, with a focus on data curation, evaluating the usability of survey project websites, and the credibility of survey-based social science.", "Chapter 23 of this book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com." ]

[ "Review", "“Vannette and Krosnick’s volume brings together a broad array of experts to summarize current knowledge regarding the many challenges now facing the survey research community. They do so with a clear eye towards addressing these challenges and keeping surveys relevant as we move forward into the next decade.” (Timothy P. Johnson, Director, Survey Research Laboratory and Professor, Public Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA)", "From the Back Cover", "This handbook is a comprehensive reference guide for researchers, funding agencies and organizations engaged in survey research. Drawing on research from a world-class team of experts, this collection addresses the challenges facing survey-based data collection today as well as the potential opportunities presented by new approaches to survey research, including in the development of policy. It examines innovations in survey methodology and how survey scholars and practitioners should think about survey data in the context of the explosion of new digital sources of data. The Handbook is divided into four key sections: the challenges faced in conventional survey research; opportunities to expand data collection; methods of linking survey data with external sources; and, improving research transparency and data dissemination, with a focus on data curation, evaluating the usability of survey project websites, and the credibility of survey-based social science.Chapter 23 of this book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com.", "About the Author", "David L. Vannette is Principal Research Scientist for Qualtrics, an industry-leading provider of Online Survey Software, and a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Communication, Stanford University, USA. His research focuses on developing and exploring best practices in survey methodology and understanding the measurement and effects of exposure to research results published in the news media.", "Jon A. Krosnick is the Frederic O. Glover Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor of Communication, Political Science, and (by courtesy) Psychology, Stanford University, USA. Winner of the American Association for Public Opinion Research’s Lifetime Achievement Award, his research focuses on attitude formation, change, and effects, on the psychology of political behaviour, and on survey research methods.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Are you tired of forgetting the usernames, passwords and memorable information you need with every websites login process?", "★ Store all your important internet passwords in one convenient place will make the entire process simple.", "★ Handy size measuring just 4.1” wide x 6” tall (10.49 x 15.24 cm).", "★ Quick and easy to find your information organized with A to Z pages.", "★ Space to list websites, usernames, emails, passwords, plus extra space for notes such as memorable information and account numbers.", "★ Space for 160 different websites, large print text.", "★ You will love how much time and stress this little book saves you!" ]

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[ "Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Olympia Dukakis, Sam Waterston, and many more lend their voices to The School of Doing, a comprehensive guide to the craft and teachings of internationally renowned stage director and educator Gerald Freedman, including lessons on acting, directing, text analysis, comedy technique, camera technique, Shakespeare, musical theater, design, pedagogy, and the business itself. Foreword by Mandy Patinkin." ]

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

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[ "I run a prompt page on Twitter for the writing community, last year I did a fundraiser walk and my first prompt based book for people to write to, and raised £500 for Autism Angels UK, this is my 2nd book also for Autism Angels UK, from so many wonderful writers on Twitter contributing their poems, I hope you enjoy it, and it raises some understanding of Autism," ]

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[ "A collection of haiku depicting a variety of scenes from nature." ]

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[ "Documenting the initial 25 of the titular thousand, \"Ogner Stump’s One Thousand Sorrows\" follows the misadventures of everyman Ogner Stump and his amorphous companion Slub Glub as they find despair and misery in nearly everything. There’s a moral lesson to be learned in each story. There must be.", "\"Genuinely creepy. Like early David Lynch, like 'Eraserhead.' Goldfarb needs help.\"", "from the foreword by \"Too Much Coffee Man\" creator Shannon Wheeler" ]

[ "Review", "Creepy, magical, weird, surreal. Dark and hip. --", "Mike Tolento, Empty Life", "Laugh, laugh at Ogner Stump's sorrows, maladies, and unrequited desires, so that you can sooner forget your own. --", "Jesse Reklaw, Slow Wave", "You're so demented. --", "Dame Darcy, Meatcake", "About the Author", "Andrew Goldfarb lives in San Francisco, where he finds inspiration for nearly all of Ogner Stump’s One Thousand Sorrows. He plans to continue writing and drawing new sorrows steadily throughout his life, completing the final, thousandth sorrow on his one hundredth birthday, after which he will be crammed into a barrel and dropped over Niagara Falls. Published posthumously, the finished, multi-volume collection of \"Ogner Stump’s One Thousand Sorrows\" will address every ill of the modern age." ]

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[ "James Caldwell is trapped inside his own invention…a virtual-reality Sim game. Each time the game resets, he must maneuver his way back to the city in search for the answer…finding an exit door allowing him to escape from this time and space trap. After ten years of searching, James is no closer to the answer, but his list of questions continue to grow and slowly begin interfering with his already difficult existence." ]

[ "About the Author", "Bruce Whitehead has worked in the Computer Software industry for 50 years. He started as a mainframe computer programmer back in the 60's and progressed through the ranks from systems analyst to subject matter expert, and then Project Manager. He owned and operated his own software consulting firm for almost ten years. Bruce is currently a Senior Project Manager for a leading HealthCare service provider. He lives with his wife Jane and their grandson Jake, in Tallahassee, Florida." ]

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[ "This is the first detailed study in English of the city of Canton (Guangzhou), the cradle of the Chinese revolution, in the first quarter of the twentieth century. In retracing various fragments of the city’s history in this period, the book argues that modernist politics as practiced by the Nationalists and Communists represented a specific political rationality embedded in the context of a novel conception of the social realm.", "Modern governments invariably base their claim to legitimacy on the support of “society” or “the people.” The mobilization of hitherto disenfranchised constituents into the political process is thus a central component of the nation-state. Modern governments also produce schemes for categorizing and organizing these same constituents to ensure social unity and their base of support. The author analyzes this apparent paradox of modern governance―emancipation and discipline―as shown in the discourse and practice of Canton elites and the lives of the city’s inhabitants.", "Canton, which witnessed the modernization of both its physical and social structures in the early twentieth century, was the site of the first modernist government in Chinese history. The new governing elites, the Nationalists and Communists, attempted to dissect and classify their constituents into different classes or segments and to transform them into disciplined members of a new body social. Contrary to their expectations, extensive organizational work, though empowering the newly mobilized, did not lead to the formation of a well-ordered society. Instead, it brought into sharp focus the heterogeneity of Canton society and highlighted the impossibility of its analysis and management as a totality. To the dismay of the modernizers, social discipline could be restored only through violence." ]

[ "Review", "\"In this elegantly written and meticulously researched study, Tsin uses a social history of early 20th-century Canton to explore the meaning and mechanisms of the political culture of modernity. One of the book's great strengths is Tsin's success in bringing social-historical and theoretical analyses together, using one to illuminate the other.\" --", "Journal of Interdisciplinary History", "\"Stanford University Press has produced yet another handsome volume, replete with photographs, a map, a graph, a character list, an extensive bibliography, and an index, all of which make this book a pleasure to use.\" ―", "China Review International", "\"For researchers carrying up-to-date toolkits into the Chinese past, Tsin's judicious analysis will be a model of clarity in exposition as well as a guide to the formation of China modernist discourses on national and social revolution.\" --", "Canadian Journal of History", "\"Tsin's book is well organized, refreshingly concise, and ... highly readable.\" --", "Journal of Asian Studies", "From the Inside Flap", "This is the first detailed study in English of the city of Canton (Guangzhou), the cradle of the Chinese revolution, in the first quarter of the twentieth century. In retracing various fragments of the city’s history in this period, the book argues that modernist politics as practiced by the Nationalists and Communists represented a specific political rationality embedded in the context of a novel conception of the social realm.Modern governments invariably base their claim to legitimacy on the support of “society” or “the people.” The mobilization of hitherto disenfranchised constituents into the political process is thus a central component of the nation-state. Modern governments also produce schemes for categorizing and organizing these same constituents to ensure social unity and their base of support. The author analyzes this apparent paradox of modern governance—emancipation and discipline—as shown in the discourse and practice of Canton elites and the lives of the city’s inhabitants.Canton, which witnessed the modernization of both its physical and social structures in the early twentieth century, was the site of the first modernist government in Chinese history. The new governing elites, the Nationalists and Communists, attempted to dissect and classify their constituents into different classes or segments and to transform them into disciplined members of a new body social. Contrary to their expectations, extensive organizational work, though empowering the newly mobilized, did not lead to the formation of a well-ordered society. Instead, it brought into sharp focus the heterogeneity of Canton society and highlighted the impossibility of its analysis and management as a totality. To the dismay of the modernizers, social discipline could be restored only through violence.", "From the Back Cover", "This is the first detailed study in English of the city of Canton (Guangzhou), the cradle of the Chinese revolution, in the first quarter of the twentieth century. In retracing various fragments of the city’s history in this period, the book argues that modernist politics as practiced by the Nationalists and Communists represented a specific political rationality embedded in the context of a novel conception of the social realm.Modern governments invariably base their claim to legitimacy on the support of “society” or “the people.” The mobilization of hitherto disenfranchised constituents into the political process is thus a central component of the nation-state. Modern governments also produce schemes for categorizing and organizing these same constituents to ensure social unity and their base of support. The author analyzes this apparent paradox of modern governance—emancipation and discipline—as shown in the discourse and practice of Canton elites and the lives of the city’s inhabitants.Canton, which witnessed the modernization of both its physical and social structures in the early twentieth century, was the site of the first modernist government in Chinese history. The new governing elites, the Nationalists and Communists, attempted to dissect and classify their constituents into different classes or segments and to transform them into disciplined members of a new body social. Contrary to their expectations, extensive organizational work, though empowering the newly mobilized, did not lead to the formation of a well-ordered society. Instead, it brought into sharp focus the heterogeneity of Canton society and highlighted the impossibility of its analysis and management as a totality. To the dismay of the modernizers, social discipline could be restored only through violence.", "About the Author", "Michael T. W. Tsin is Associate Professor of Chinese History at Columbia University.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Nobody knows who or what he is. Nobody cares about what he has done. Yet the government still fears him. Meet John Smith. He was a Special Forces soldier who served with distinction. He was an agent of the Secret Intelligence Service and a government-sponsored assassin of the highest calibre. He was an explosives expert and authority in every type of weapon known to man; from hand-to-hand combat through to using the most powerful firearms. He has known a lifetime of fighting in a dozen wars and conflicts around the world. Brutality, pain and death are second nature to him. John Smith is a true warrior of the modern age. But that is all in the past. All that he wants now is to be left alone and to forget. What happens when such a man is abandoned and betrayed by the very country that he has fought for? When he is framed with the abduction, rape and murder of a teenage girl? What would you do? Would you sit back and stay quiet? Or would you seek revenge on the system and the people that betrayed you? John Smith chooses revenge." ]

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[ "From his first shop, purchased with $250 cash, Bud Hadfield built an empire of priint shops in a very few years. This personal glimpse is filled with one-liners that condense the Hadfield story in concise points. Inspiring words of wisdom from a wonderful, warm and loving man. Bud Hadfield is the dean of franchising and his book should be required reading for all business school graduates and future entrepreneurs." ]

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[ "An intriguing earthen ovate earthen burial mound stretching over two hundred feet long and over forty feet tall stabilized by a mantle of floral species just off the central quadrangle deserted and alone has a peculiar topographic appearance and is obviously of human construction. Bear Spirit Mountain archaeological site shows great progress as research continues by Archaeologist Matt Howard and his team.", "JOHN THORTON HILLERARY", "Retired Geologist, USGS", "Book Author", "Matthew \"Maasaw\" Howard's two books, \"Avonvdo Yona (Bear Spirit Mountain) An Ancestral Awakening\" and most recently, \"As I Rest, Let My Face Touch Heaven,\" are not traditional academic works...and this is what makes for their vitality and strength. As a Roman archaeologist and historian, I share a passion for understanding the past by unearthing and identifying long-buried or forgotten structures, monuments, artifacts, and man-made images. Matt's books clearly demonstrate his respect for the rigor and discipline of archaeology with his methodical researching, cataloging, documenting, and preserving the stone monuments, artifacts, burials, and rock art imagery. Matt Howard is uniquely qualified and positioned to serve as the chosen Protector of this most sacred and ancient Native American burial and ceremonial site. I find Matt's journey, as recorded in these books, is truly mesmerizing.", "DR. FRANCES S. BERNSTEIN, PH.D., ANCIENT HISTORY", "Archaeologist, Assistant Professor, Retired", "Author- \"Classical Living: Reconnecting with the Rituals of Ancient Rome\"", "The archaeological site known as \"Bear Spirit Mountain\" is one of the most significant discoveries made in the field of American Indian history found to date. This site dates to the late Pleistocene period and is a tremendous source of archaeological study for ancient American Indian customs and traditions. The sheer size of the site that measures in miles instead of acres has makes it stand out as one of the largest sites ever discovered in the Americas.", "JACK HRANICKY, RPA", "Archaeologist, Professor", "Book Author-Over fifty books published regarding the Pleistocene Period American Indian History", "For many years, the study of the indigenous stone monuments of the eastern U.S. has suffered from neglect on the part of professional archaeologists. It has fallen to dedicated and inspired amateur researchers like Matt Howard to document these enigmatic structures. With little formal training or equipment, Matt has provided a very significant contribution to the study of these monuments in his area, and he has drawn attention to their importance to the descendants of their creators, and to all of us as a matter of cultural heritage.", "I commend his efforts, and I encourage him to continue to document this important cluster of sites.", "DR. CURTISS HOFFMAN, PH.D., PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF ANTHROPOLOGY", "Bridgewater State University", "Noted Archaeologist and Anthropologist", "Author of \"Stone Prayers: Native American Constructions of the Eastern Seaboard\"", "___________________________________________________________________________________________________", "\"As I Rest, Let My Face Touch Heaven, receives its inspiration from the American Indian Chief that one day looked down on several mountains and saw that they were formed by the Creator for his tribe to use as a ceremonial and burial site. It details the many thousands of years of hard work that went into the building and using one of the largest and oldest ceremonial/burial sites in all of the western hemisphere.\"" ]

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[ "This book is a compilation of the author's column, All Things Southern, which runs in several Southern newspapers. This book is the third installment in the Shadows and Dust series and the author's fourth book. It contains more than 1000 names of local soldiers, settlers, farmers, ministers and newspaper articles relating to early history and genealogy in the South West Alabama/Northwest Florida region. The book contains the Confederate census for Escambia and Monroe County Alabama for 1906 and draws upon newspaper reports from the last 150 years of regional history, as well as interviews, first hand accounts and numerous visits to historic sites and places across the area. In the Falco, Alabama section, the author visits a long lost Alabama ghost town in Covington County Alabama where old brick buildings dot the piney woods and the outlines of old streets fill the imagination." ]

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[ "ASIN: B000J2V86E Title: When Heaven and Earth Changed Places, a Vietnamese Woman's Journey from War to Peace Publication date: 1989" ]

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[ "420 pages Prentice Hall (1980) English" ]

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[ "Tiny lizards are fascinating to watch. Follow Lenny Lizard as he revels in his daily routine in his green, leafy world. Rhyming text is fun to read out loud. Enjoy this story and others in the Share Time Tales™ collection." ]

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[ "A smash hit in the 1980s, Dragon Warriors is an easily-grasped and fast-playing RPG of a dark medieval time where roving adventurers must deal with the schemes and power-plays of the feudal world and the terrifying inhabitants of British folklore and myth. Rich in atmosphere, magic and detail, it has a wide fan-base around the world. Both of its authors, Dave Morris and Oliver Johnson, have gone on to be successful fantasy novelists. This edition has been revised and updated, with new artwork and covers by John 'Warhammer Ancients' Hodgson." ]

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[ "This first year graduate text is a comprehensive resource in real analysis based on a modern treatment of measure and integration. Presented in a definitive and self-contained manner, it features a natural progression of concepts from simple to difficult. Several innovative topics are featured, including differentiation of measures, elements of Functional Analysis, the Riesz Representation Theorem, Schwartz distributions, the area formula, Sobolev functions and applications to harmonic functions. Together, the selection of topics forms a sound foundation in real analysis that is particularly suited to students going on to further study in partial differential equations.", "This second edition of", "Modern Real Analysis", "contains many substantial improvements, including the addition of problems for practicing techniques, and an entirely new section devoted to the relationship between Lebesgue and improper integrals. Aimed at graduate students with an understanding of advanced calculus, the text will also appeal to more experienced mathematicians as a useful reference." ]

[ "Review", "“This book provides an accessible self-contained introduction to modern real analysis suitable for graduate students with an understanding of advanced calculus. It may also provide a useful reference for more experienced mathematicians. The focus of the book is on measure and integration, which are nicely connected to closely related topics such as bounded variations and absolutely continuous functions representations theorems for linear functionals, Sovolev spaces and distribution.” (Gareth Speight, Mathematical Reviews, October, 2018)​", "From the Back Cover", "This first year graduate text is a comprehensive resource in real analysis based on a modern treatment of measure and integration. Presented in a definitive and self-contained manner, it features a natural progression of concepts from simple to difficult. Several innovative topics are featured, including differentiation of measures, elements of Functional Analysis, the Riesz Representation Theorem, Schwartz distributions, the area formula, Sobolev functions and applications to harmonic functions. Together, the selection of topics forms a sound foundation in real analysis that is particularly suited to students going on to further study in partial differential equations.", "This second edition of", "Modern Real Analysis", "contains many substantial improvements, including the addition of problems for practicing techniques, and an entirely new section devoted to the relationship between Lebesgue and improper integrals. Aimed at graduate students with an understanding of advanced calculus, the text will also appeal to more experienced mathematicians as a useful reference.", "About the Author", "William P. Ziemer", "is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Indiana University, and is the author of the highly influential GTM (vol. 120),", "Weakly Differentiable Functions", ".", "Monica Torres", "is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University, specializing in geometric measure theory and partial differential equations.", "Read more" ]

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[ "The book uses the science to explain, expose controversial questions about past human behaviour,explaining how misuse and misinterpretation of data happens. He shows how science explains away some of the myths and dogma used by charlatans and other frauds. He also shows how the scientific method can be employed to establish accurate knowledge about the past." ]

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[ "NGR, What Does It Mean?: An Expose' on the N-word from a Hip Hop Perspective is an in-depth look into the origins and etymology of the n-word. P. E. McCallum, b.k.a. Pow Shadowz, addresses the n-word and the controversy surrounding it from an MC of Hip Hop's point of view. This expose' is a radical journey through history. It delves into the psyche of American culture and deals with issues surrounding the struggles of race relations. Because the n-word is considered the most offensive word in the English language, this book is timely. After reading it, you will be well informed on the n-word and you will be able to make an educated decision on whether or not you want to use it!" ]

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

[ "In Expressive Arts Education and Therapy we see how the creative process in a dance theatre lab evolved into a Creative Process-based Research project that included the director/choreographer and participants in a collaborative sense-making project." ]

[ "About the Author", "Markus Scott-Alexander", ", PhD, is senior faculty at The European Graduate School and director of World Arts Organization. Relevant to this writing, his article on the importance of response-time in education, \"The Pause\", was published in", "Poiesis", "." ]

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[ "His past is a mystery to everyone…", "except for the men trying to kill himWhen a snowmobile accident leaves a man injured and with no memory, Amish widow Sarah Burkholder and her young daughter rescue him. Even as Sarah’s feelings for him grow, they discover unknown assailants are after him—and Sarah and her little girl for helping him. But if he can remember who he is, he might just save all their lives." ]

[ "About the Author", "By sixth grade, Meghan Carver knew she wanted to write. After earning a degree in English from Millikin University, she detoured to law school, earning a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University. She then worked in immigration law and taught Comp 101 at the local college. Now, she homeschools her six children with her college professor husband. When she isn’t writing, homeschooling, or planning the family’s next travel adventure, she is active in her church, sews for her kidlets, and reads." ]

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[ "The Other Side of Dyslexia was created for adult and teenage dyslexics as well as those who have frequent contact with a dyslexic person. The author, who is herself dyslexic, provides an innovative approach to managing the pain and confusion associated with dyslexia.", "The book’s layout is designed for easy reading by dyslexics. Each page contains a colorful illustration drawn by Farris and an explanatory description for each situation she experienced.", "The book opens with Farris’s tale of discovering she is dyslexic, and continues with a vibrant description of the path she took to transform her pain and confusion. Farris sensitively shares the physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual approaches she used to move her to a new level of comfort with her condition.", "The Other Side of Dyslexia includes three bonus summary chapters: 1. An overview of what the author learned 2. A \"how to\" chapter outlining specific steps a dyslexics could take to increase their quality of life. 3. A Glossary of unusual terms." ]

[ "Review", "Ann was a director of the opera-musical theater program at the National Endowment for the Arts when she discovered she had Dyslexia. She writes in this book about her journey of self-discovery to being able to read. When I first opened the book, I was delighted by what I saw inside unlike any other book, each page has colorful simple pictures with the words below. It conveys what she has in her mind: pictures and emotions; less words. My immediate thought was how authentic it is. To get into the mind of a person with learning disabilities, you must go beyond just words, as words have different meanings and understandings. Although in the main part of the book, Ann does not specifically describe the trainings and therapies that she has used to help her, she references them in the end. Anyone who would like to follow a similar path can. The journey included many therapies that I have used as well, including Brain Gym, Energy Medicine, eye exercises and watching diet. Yet for her, the emotional and spiritual journey helped unlock the physical stress that held her back. Today she is able to use words much better for both her reading and writing. This book was written primarily for dyslexics so that they can read about someone like them. She gives hints as to how to read it, and the print is big so that people can have an easier time with the words. It is also for the non-dyslexic to understand what can happen in the mind and body of another human. We are after all, unique. One thing I have learned is that we don t know how other people see, hear or feel unless they tell us. Ann does an excellent job of that! I highly recommend this book to people who have learning disabilities as well as those who teach, care for, and love people with LD. Enjoy! Written by Kathy Johnson, [kjohnson@pyramidofpotential.com] --Kathy Johnson, author, speaker, educational consultant,", "About the Author", "Ann Farris learned she was dyslexic when she was Director of the Opera-Musical Theater Program at the National Endowment for the Arts. This discovery gave her the impetus to learn more and change within herself whatever was necessary to improve her quality of life.", "She explored physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual paths that were new for her. She found that her \"technical\" reading skills were in fairly good shape. However, her poor concentration and retention, along with pain and confusion, were making her life miserable. She discovered that her dyslexia is energy/feeling-based, a ‘moving target inside the body’ that can be harnessed so that dyslexia-related pain and confusion are reduced or eliminated. After years of training Ann has a greater ability to both concentrate and retain information when reading,", "She teaches dyslexics and has written, illustrated and published a book, The Other Side of Dyslexia. A companion DVD, ‘Dyslexia - Taking Control of Your Confusion’, was filmed during one of her introductory classes." ]

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[ "Dough Delights to Make Your Tree Bright by Hot off the Press. 16 Easy-to=make Dough Art Ornaments. This book has some wonderful dough art designs. The step-by-step instructions and photos lead to great results the first time. No experience is needed. These designs would be useful for Polymer Clay or dough. Projects include: Ho Ho Ho Santa (cute Santa holding wreath), Catherine Kay (angel), Debbie (angel), Santa head, Yippee-yi-o Santa (Santa in cowboy hat), Stocking Bear, Fireman Jack with Dalmation (very cute!), Brian Bear, Pam Panda, Sanya & Raymond Elves, Joy Bunny, Brent's Menagerie (characters on rocking horses. Cute!), Scotty Snowman, Papa & Nana Snow & Eddie Elephant. Condition: NEW (Out of Print) & VERY Limited Availability Dimensions: Approximately 8.5x11\" 16 color pages ISBN: 1562312782 Hot Off the Press 1995" ]

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[ "When a white, lesbian lawyer in midlife crisis escapes unemployment with a U.S. Census enumerator job in Oakland, California, she blogs about her door-to-door escapades, capturing controversies over race, class and privacy with humor and insight.Through depression, slammed doors, and government censorship she discovers diversity and self-respect, gaining job training as detective, actor, and gonzo journalist; culminating in an unconventional memoir and expose of the census.Enumerator explores 2010: the Great Recession, Sarah Palin, and the Tea Party from the census worker’s viewpoint, so pull on your jackboots and watch out for black helicopters." ]

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

[ "\"Most of us want to change the world, but  only a few of us are willing to change our own  minds!\" Yet there is a shift taking place in the  world, where more and more people are recognizing  that it is our own thoughts and attitudes that  determine how we look at the world and, ultimately,  what we see. This book is for people of all ages,  religions, and cultures who have a desire and a  willingness to change the thoughts in their minds." ]

[ "From the Publisher", "\"Most of us want to change the world, but only a few of us are willing to change our own minds!\" Yet there is a shift taking place in the world, where more and more people are recognizing that it is our own thoughts and attitudes that determine how we look at the world and, ultimately, what we see. This book is for people of all ages, religions, and cultures who have a desire and a willingness to change the thoughts in their minds.", "From the Inside Flap", "f us want to change the world, but  only a few of us are willing to change our own  minds!\" Yet there is a shift taking place in the  world, where more and more people are recognizing  that it is our own thoughts and attitudes that  determine how we look at the world and, ultimately,  what we see. This book is for people of all ages,  religions, and cultures who have a desire and a  willingness to change the thoughts in their minds.", "From the Back Cover", "\"Most of us want to change the world, but only a few of us are willing to change our own minds!\" Yet there is a shift taking place in the world, where more and more people are recognizing that it is our own thoughts and attitudes that determine how we look at the world and, ultimately, what we see. This book is for people of all ages, religions, and cultures who have a desire and a willingness to change the thoughts in their minds.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "CHAPTER ONE     WHAT IS ATTITUDINAL HEALING?     Perhaps the biggest gift that humankind has been given is the choice to decide what thoughts and attitudes we put in our minds.   RESISTANCE TO CHANGE   When a friend or a person at one of our lectures or workshops asks us to describe the principles of Attitudinal Healing, I (Jerry) often think of the example of my own life and how certain beliefs that I have held in my mind came very close to destroying me.   From 1925 to 1975, the first fifty years of my life, I felt that I was the victim of my own faulty attitudes and bad habits. And try as I might, I did not seem to be able to change either my very critical thoughts about myself or my behavior.   I felt unlovable, and no one could convince me otherwise. Although there was part of me that wanted to change, there was another part that strongly resisted any kind of change. I felt that if I dared to open myself up and become vulnerable, people would find out what I was really like, ensuring that I would be rejected.   I seemed locked in a battle with myself, and that battle frequently resulted in provocative behavior that made it very difficult for other people to be in my company. I hated myself and was paralyzed with the fear of being rejected. Although I might have looked tough on the outside, my heart felt weak and wounded, and I continued to build a sharp picket fence around it so that others could not get close to me. I underwent many kinds of psychotherapy. I even tried psychoanalysis, but nothing seemed to work for me.   It was as if my attitudes, my behavior, and my habits were locked in a vise or stuck in cement. I had convinced myself that I was incapable of changing and that I was doomed to a life of failure. This became my belief, and I succeeded in making myself right by continuing to see myself as a failure. This resulted in my being unforgiving to myself and others.   As I look back on it, I can now see that my negative and fearful attitudes about myself penetrated every area of my life. Although I attained great success professionally—as the world measured it—my inner life was anything but successful, filled with conflict and chaos.   My attitudes were like dark shadows that followed me everywhere I went, playing havoc with my schooling, in sports, and in my role as a parent and spouse. These attitudes played a painful role in my relationships with legal professionals during my divorce proceedings. My fear, along with my unforgiving and unloving attitudes toward myself, seemed unshakable.   I was scared of love and intimacy. I was afraid that I would be hurt. With thunderclouds of guilt I vacillated between finding fault with myself and finding fault with others. I seemed to be most unsuccessful whenever I tried to control people and events around me. So many of my thoughts were centered on the idea that I was a victim of things outside of myself.   I realize now that I was not alone in how I looked at the world. There are many others who go through life with feelings just like the ones I described.   A COURSE IN MIRACLES   In 1975—during a period when I was destroying myself with alcohol—I felt that I was beyond any help. I was a militant atheist and not the least bit interested in anything spiritual. It was then that a miracle happened to me. My friend Judith Skutch Whitson gave me a copy of an unpublished manuscript entitled “A Course in Miracles.” The Course is about the power of love and forgiveness and how these offer us everything we could possibly want. As I became a student of the Course, my life began to change dramatically, and it began to take on a totally different meaning and purpose.   I began to discover that it was not my behavior that needed changing. What needed changing were my thoughts, my beliefs, and my attitudes. As I recognized that it was my thoughts that created my reality, I found that healing my attitudes began to create a new reality for me. When I started letting go of my attachments to fear and guilt and became more focused on “giving” rather than “getting,” I also started to experience an inner peace that until that time I never would have thought possible.   As my “me first” attitude began to dissolve, I took a leap of faith and made the choice to trust in a Higher Power to direct me. I began to experience the power of love and forgiveness bringing me happiness. Relationships that I thought might never be healed began to be healed. As I let go of my compulsion to control others and let God direct me, miracles of love began to happen in my life.   WHAT IS ATTITUDINAL HEALING AND HOW DOES IT WORK?   Attitudinal Healing is based on the belief that it is not people or conditions outside ourselves that cause us to be upset. We are not victims of the world we see. Rather, what causes us conflict and distress is our own thoughts and attitudes about people and events. Further, we are not only responsible for our own thoughts, we are responsible for the feelings we experience, and through exploring these feelings we can eventually heal them.   Attitudinal Healing involves correcting our misperceptions and removing the inner obstacles to experiencing peace. This begins with having a willingness to find another way to look at the world, at life and at death—to have peace of mind as our only goal and the willingness to forgive as our main function. It is discovering the value we have placed on holding on to grievances, blaming others, or condemning ourselves, then making new choices to no longer find value in them.   In Attitudinal Healing we believe that the purpose of all communication is joining, not separation, that happiness is a choice, and that our natural state is one of harmony, creativity, and happiness. We create the disharmony and unhappiness we experience because of the attitudes we hold in our minds. The separation we experience in our lives comes from projecting these thoughts and feelings onto people and events outside us. We begin to heal that sense of separation when we strive to ask ourselves, in all of our encounters: “Is this communication for joining or separation?” and “Do I want to be happy or do I want to be right?”   Attitudinal Healing is a retraining of the mind and an opening of the heart, removing whatever blocks love’s presence. It leads to freedom rather than bondage. Attitudinal Healing is about teaching and demonstrating love, not fear, in both our professional and personal lives.   Attitudinal Healing is based on the belief that it is possible to choose peace rather than conflict and love rather than fear. It is based on the belief that love is the most important healing force in the world.   Attitudinal Healing is a process for letting go of painful, fearful attitudes. When we let go of fear, only love remains.   As we begin to apply these principles throughout our lives, we find it helpful to think of “health” as inner peace and “healing” as the process of letting go of fear.1 This process is based on the premise that each instant provides us with a new opportunity to reexamine our lives and to once again choose what it is we want to experience—love or fear, peace or conflict.   The term Attitudinal Healing came into being when we started the first Center for Attitudinal Healing in Tiburon, California, in 1975.   THE CENTER FOR ATTITUDINAL HEALING   Not long after becoming introduced to A Course in Miracles, I became concerned with the plight of young children who were facing catastrophic illnesses and the possibility of death. I had noticed that children in hospitals often did not seem to have anyone to talk with about these problems. I felt an inner direction to start a small center where these children could come to have their own support group. We called it the Center for Attitudinal Healing. It would be a center where no fee would be charged for direct services, and to this day that policy continues. In the beginning the Center worked only with children who were facing life-threatening situations. Later we extended the program to siblings and parents and after that to adults with catastrophic illnesses, to people wishing to heal their relationships, and even to those with AIDS. We have “pen pal” and “phone pal” support networks—all guided by the principles for Attitudinal Healing.   Even though the Center started out working only with children, we found that the same principles carried over into every area of our lives—in healing our relationships with ourselves and in ending the battles that so often go on in our minds.   Guided by the principles, most of the people who work at the Center go through important transformations in their lives. Out of the sorrow and grief that they might experience, there is frequently an unfolding of a new spiritual awareness. They find themselves wanting to serve others and help them through their difficulties, which in turn helps them through their own. They discover that giving and receiving are the same. They become witnesses, allowing others to see and trust that there truly is another way to look at life and death.", "Read more" ]

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[ "This book provides direction to horse owners or their advisors on developing a business plan for a horse business of any kind-racing, breeding, performance, etc. It is especially helpful in creating a business summary which will be useful when a horse operation is being audited under Section 183 of the Internal Revunue Code to determine it the operation is a \"business\" or a \"hobby\". Samples of business plans are included along with forms. The cover of the book can be utilized by the horse owner for his or her business plan. Supplements are issued to the book from time to time and any issued within 6 months of purchase will be provided at no charge to the purchaser." ]

[ "About the Author", "Kenneth A. Wood has been a practicing attorney for over 30 years and has represent horse owners and organizations throught the country on various legal and tax matters. He was educated at the Anderson School of Business and the Law School at the University of California (UCLA). He has conducted seminars throughout the U.S. was the author of \"Law, Taxes and Horses' a syndicated column which ran in many equine publications. His books currently in publication are: \"Law for the Horse Breeder\", \"Horse Operations Business Plan\", Horse Syndication Manual\" and \"How To Avoid Legal Hassles as A Result of Owning Horses\". You may contact Mr. Wood with inquiries at 858 756-4474 or by email at \"kwood963@aol.com\"." ]

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[ "Books", "Education & Teaching", "Studying & Workbooks" ]

[ "Everything you need to pass the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner level certifications with flying colours. The PRINCE2 Study Guide, offers comprehensive preparation for the latest PRINCE2 exams. In print now for over ten years and fully updated to cover the latest 2017 edition of the methodology this is the go-to guide for passing PRINCE2.", "Whether you are about to go on a PRINCE2 course or are self-studying thousands of readers have used this guide to prepare successfully for the PRINCE2 exams. This guide is also suitable for anyone wanting a clear, easy to understand explanation of PRINCE2 whether they plan to do the exams or not. This guide includes:", "Easy-to-read explanations of all parts of the PRINCE2 model.", "Easy-to-read explanations of all parts of the PRINCE2 model.", "Lots of simple examples of how to apply PRINCE2 to project situations.", "Lots of simple examples of how to apply PRINCE2 to project situations.", "Hundreds of practice Foundation and Practitioner exam questions with answers and full explanations.", "Hundreds of practice Foundation and Practitioner exam questions with answers and full explanations.", "Lots of exam strategies and techniques to help you pass both the Foundation and Practitioner level certifications.", "Lots of exam strategies and techniques to help you pass both the Foundation and Practitioner level certifications.", "Real world case studies showing how to apply PRINCE2 into actual projects.", "Real world case studies showing how to apply PRINCE2 into actual projects.", "An end-to-end walk-through of an actual PRINCE2 project", "An end-to-end walk-through of an actual PRINCE2 project", "A thorough explanation of all the PRINCE2 documents", "A thorough explanation of all the PRINCE2 documents", "Companies around the world need qualified project management professionals to optimize processes and boost organizational performance and the PRINCE2 certification puts you on the map as a validated professional. If you're ready to take on your next challenge, the PRINCE2 Study Guide, is your ultimate companion for complete preparation.", "Buy your copy now." ]

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

[ "The naive Reverend Clark DeVall has discovered that there are deceitful and greedy doctors making millions of dollars by manipulating the liver transplant waiting list. These doctors sniff around like hyenas for their next victim. Woe to any who show up with their pockets empty of cash; as Jenny, the Reverend's daughter had done. She had become the coveted morsel of their prey and had been removed from the elite list to make room for extremely wealthy patients. Clark possessed a deep conviction about God, Scripture, and his own church. As a widowed father to Jenny, his support had no waver in it; there was no haziness about his feelings. However, their lives began to unravel. Jenny’s liver had progressed into the latter stage of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) disease. The only cure: A Liver Transplant. Clark believed that he was releasing Jenny into the safe environment of the Jonas Hockney Hospital. But little things started to bother him. It was as if the entire staff of the liver transplantation department had decided she didn’t warrant a transplant. Soon Clark’s world turned dark. Jenny got sicker and sicker. The environment in the hospital became strange and puzzling to him. Sadly, Clark realized that he may lose his Jenny. Even though Clark believed that Jenny’s soul was in Heaven, he could not come to grips with her death and her absence from his life. He turned to the liquor bottle and drank and drank. As fate would have it, guilt-ridden Dr. Joseph Ramos made a special trip to Clark’s home. Clark was not prepared for the stunning revelations that came from Ramos’ mouth. The once humble and virtuous Reverend Clark DeVall decided to take matters into his own hands. He wanted his revenge. When doctors’ bodies started piling up, Lieutenant Raymond Banks’ solid reputation as the “can do” cop started to crack and his worries grew like the fear of an IRS audit. The stress of the imminent danger to another doctor was ripping his family apart. Saunders creates a suspenseful and entirely credible tale of the liver transplantation arena; its fraud, “behind the scenes” hospital ethics, and two seemingly disconnected lives surging unrelentingly toward one another all linked forever by The Liver Transplant Ruse." ]

[ "From the Author", "What follows in the novel", "The Liver Transplant Ruse", "is a serious medical drama that will take the reader on a fascinating journey into the organ transplant business.   The story is both heart-wrenching and enlightening. I gave my best in order to skillfully juggle many subplots, integrating colorful characters and using current medical and bioscience topics: organ transplant, gastroenterology, hepatology, pathology, organ ownership, cell research organ black market, OPTN and ONUS organizations, procedures, greedy surgeons, and a dedicated detective - all with a view toward contributing to the novel's credible tale of the liver transplantation business.", "From the Back Cover", "The naive Reverend Clark DeVall has discovered that there are deceitful and greedy doctors making millions of dollars by manipulating the liver transplant waiting list. These doctors sniff around like hyenas for their next victim. Woe to any who show up with their pockets empty of cash; as Jenny, the Reverend's daughter had done. She had become the coveted morsel of their prey and had been removed from the elite list to make room for extremely wealthy patients. Clark possessed a deep conviction about God, Scripture, and his own church. As a widowed father to Jenny, his support had no waver in it; there was no haziness about his feelings. However, their lives began to unravel. Jenny's liver had progressed into the latter stage of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) disease. The only cure: A Liver Transplant. Clark believed that he was releasing Jenny into the safe environment of the Jonas Hockney Hospital. But little things started to bother him. It was as if the entire staff of the liver transplantation department had decided she didn't warrant a transplant. Soon Clark's world turned dark. Jenny got sicker and sicker. The environment in the hospital became strange and puzzling to him. Sadly, Clark realized that he may lose his Jenny. Even though Clark believed that Jenny's soul was in Heaven, he could not come to grips with her death and her absence from his life. He turned to the liquor bottle and drank and drank. As fate would have it, guilt-ridden Dr. Joseph Ramos made a special trip to Clark's home. Clark was not prepared for the stunning revelations that can from Ramos' mouth. The once humble and virtuous Reverend Clark DeVall decided to take matters into his own hands. He wanted his revenge. When doctors' bodies started piling up, Lieutenant Raymond Banks' solid reputation as the \"can do\" cop started to crack and his worries grew like the fear of an IRS audit. The stress of the imminent danger to another doctor was ripping his family apart.   Saunders creates a suspenseful and entirely credible tale of the liver transplantation arena; its fraud, \"behind the scenes\" hospital ethics, and two seemingly disconnected lives surging unrelentingly toward one another all linked forever by The Liver Transplant Ruse.   Robert lives with his wife, Janet, in the house which he designed.  He currently has seven novels published and is now writing another installment to his Tommytown Series.", "About the Author", "Robert Saunders has written a variety of genres including, Mystery, Romance, Womens' Fiction, Serious Family & Dramas, and Historical novels. Along with paperback versions, his novels are available on Kindle, Nook, etc., starting at the low price of $4.00.Mr. Saunders is the author of seven novels. Including the", "Tommytown", "series; the author's autobiography set in the 1950's; the romantic mystery,", "The Monopoly Factor", ", a thrilling story of corporate deceit and murder.", "Gathering of Cans", "; a tale that spans 40 years in the life of Zoie as she gathers cans to build a public swimming pool, the riveting U.S. Revolutionary War historical novel,", "John Paul Jones: Finding the Forgotten Patriot", "and", "The Liver Transplant Ruse", ", a serious medical drama that will take the reader on a fascinating journey into the organ transplant business.                 This serious medical drama will take the reader on a fascinating journey into the organ transplant business. Innocent Reverend Clark DeVall discovers that there are deceitful, greedy doctors who have made millions of dollars by manipulating the liver transplant waiting list. These doctors sniffed around like hyenas for their next victim and woe to them who showed up with their pockets empty of cash; as Jenny, the reverend's daughter had done. Thus she became the coveted morsel of their prey and was removed from the coveted waiting list. Wealthy patients were given priority over those patients with mediocre funds.The author lives with his wife, Janet, and their Miniature Schnauzer, Tux, in a house which he designed.", "Read more" ]

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[ "An easy to use guide that explores many of the ways anyone in Hawaii can make their home a more energy efficient and sustainable place to live. With facts and figures, personal anecdotes and suggestions from authorities in the field, this book is a valuable tool whether you want to install a solar hot water heating system, plant a tree to shade and cool your home or find out how to get a community recycling bin at your local school. Organized into three sections with numerous photographs and illustrations, this book explores the latest in energy efficient technology and design for the home, water saving and sustainable practices in the yard and opportunities to go beyond the Lanai and continue pursuing smart community building through recycling and volunteering. With our tropical climate and abundant natural resources steady trade winds, unlimited sunshine and copious rainfall Hawaii has the opportunity to set the bar and lead by example, embracing sustainable practices that show our care and respect for the land and preserving its beauty for generations to come. Making your home a greener home is the first step toward that goal." ]

[ "About the Author", "Kevin J. Whitton is the managing editor for FreeSurf Magazine on the North Shore of Oahu and contributing writer to regional, national and international publications. An avid naturalist and botanical hobbyist, he is also the author of Rain, Beans and Rice: Memoirs of Life in a Costa Rican Rain Forest, an adventure travel memoir based on his three-month experience as a trail guide in a private rain forest preserve. He has lived in California, Colorado, Mexico and Australia and now resides with his wife and two cats on Oahu." ]

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[ "Books", "Science & Math", "Nature & Ecology" ]

[ "\"[Narrator Laura Hicks] captures the compelling emotions of these desperate women as they escape their former lives of hardship and dare to dream of a freedom they haven't yet known.\" ―", "Booklist,", "starred review", "The stunning sequel to Jim Fergus' award-winning", "One Thousand White Women", ".", "9 March 1876", "My name is Meggie Kelly and I take up this pencil with my twin sister, Susie. We have nothing left, less than nothing. The village of our People has been destroyed, all our possessions burned, our friends butchered by the soldiers, our baby daughters gone, frozen to death on an ungodly trek across these rocky mountains. Empty of human feeling, half-dead ourselves, all that remains of us intact are hearts turned to stone. We curse the U.S. government, we curse the Army, we curse the savagery of mankind, white and Indian alike. We curse God in his heaven. Do not underestimate the power of a mother’s vengeance...", "So begins the journal of Margaret Kelly, a woman who participated in the government's \"Brides for Indians\" program in 1873, a program whose conceit was that the way to peace between the United States and the Cheyenne Nation was for One Thousand White Women to be given as brides in exchange for three hundred horses. These \"brides\" were mostly fallen women; women in prison, prostitutes, the occasional adventurer, or those incarcerated in asylums. No one expected this program to work. The brides themselves thought it was simply a chance at freedom. But many of them fell in love with the Cheyenne's spouses and had children with them...and became Cheyenne themselves.", "The Vengeance of Mothers", "is an audiobook that explores what happens to the bonds between wives and husbands, children and mothers, when society sees them as \"unspeakable.\" What does it mean to be white, to be Cheyenne, and how far will these women go to avenge the ones they love? As he did in", "One Thousand White Women", ", Jim Fergus brings to light a time and place in American history, and fills it with unforgettable characters who live and breathe with a passion we can relate to even today.", "Praise for Laura Hicks:", "\"Laura Hicks renders this imaginative work splendidly. She is vivacious and expressive as May Dodd...Her vocal characterizations, especially of the various immigrant women Dodd encounters, are lively. A work this unusual needs a performance that is versatile and out of the ordinary, both of which have been achieved.\" -- AudioFile on", "One Thousand White Woman." ]

[ "Review", "\"[Laura]", "Hicks captures the compelling emotions of these desperate women as they escape their former lives of hardship and dare to dream of a freedom they haven’t yet known.\"", "-", "Booklist", ",", "Starred Review", "\"In this sequel to ONE THOUSAND WHITE WOMEN,", "Laura Hicks reprises her superb narration", "and is joined by Erik Steele, who presents the several male characters in this audiobook. ..", "Hicks gives a lively, vivacious performance, as she did in the audiobook's predecessor. Steele is a wonderful complement to Hicks", "--his baritone voice is just as versatile and clear as Hicks's, he's able to credibly render a variety of accents.\" -", "AudioFile", "Praise for Jim Fergus:", "\"It's is a gripping tale, a history lesson infused with both sadness at the violence perpetuated against the Cheyenne and awe at the endurance of this remarkable group of women.\" ―", "Booklist,", "starred review“The best writing transports readers to another time and place, so that when they reluctantly close the book, they are astonished to find themselves returned to their everyday lives.", "One Thousand White Women", "is such a book. Jim Fergus so skillfully envelops us in the heart and mind of his main character, May Dodd, that we weep when she mourns, we shake our fist at anyone who tries to sway her course, and our hearts pound when she is in danger.” ―", "Colorado Springs Gazette", "“An impressive historical...terse, convincing, and affecting.” ―", "Kirkus Reviews on", "One Thousand White Women", "From the Artist", "Jim Fergus; read by Laura Hicks and Erik Steele" ]

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

[ "Gathering food storage can be overwhelming!", "It's in the Bag: A New, Easy, Affordable, and Doable Approach to Food Storage", "will teach you a fast, convenient, delicious, and inexpensive method for \"baby stepping\" your way to family food security.Even if you already have a year's supply stored away, you'll learn how to save space and time by organizing your food storage using this convenient new bag system.With over 100 recipes for breakfasts and dinners, you're sure to find something even your pickiest eaters will enjoy. When you're finished, you'll be able to simply grab a bag, follow the recipe, and enjoy a delicious meal your family will love!" ]

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[ "Books", "Cookbooks, Food & Wine", "Cooking Methods" ]

[ "Hercule Poirot shows off his brilliant deductive powers in this official edition of the classic Agatha Christie short-story collection, featuring exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery.", "“Agatha Christie’s indelibly etched characters have entertained millions across the years and a love of her work has brought together generations of readers—a singular achievement for any author and an inspiration to writers across the literary landscape.”—Jacqueline Winspear,", "New York Times", "bestselling author of the Maisie Dobbs novels", "First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond… then came the “suicide” that was murder… the mystery of the absurdly cheap flat… a suspicious death in a locked gun room… a million dollar bond robbery… the curse of a pharaoh’s tomb… a jewel robbery by the sea… the abduction of a prime minister… the disappearance of a banker… a phone call from a dying man… and, finally, the mystery of the missing will.", "What links these fascinating cases? Only the brilliant deductive powers of Hercule Poirot!", "This intriguing collection of short stories from the one-and-only Agatha Christie will delight both old and new fans alike." ]

[ "About the Author", "Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Her books have sold more than a billion copies in English and another billion in a hundred foreign languages. She died in 1976, after a prolific career spanning six decades." ]

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

[ "In a world of death and chaos, how can they ever hope to be together again?", "Lydia Jones is ready to spend the rest of her afterlife mourning the man she once loved more than life itself. That is, until she is offered a special position from the angels as Fate, the pure soul who makes the impossible choice between life and death over all the mortals. Centuries have passed since Luke Rogue had begun his search through Afterlife for the love of his life. Just when he thought she had moved on to Afterlife, Fate appears, ready to claim the soul of a loved one and bringing with her the demons of their past. Overjoyed, he wants to pick up where they left off, but Fate is less than agreeable to his intentions.", "Determined not to be distracted from her destiny by love, Fate tries in vain to ignore her desires for Luke at every turn, but her heart fights against her resistance. With every touch, every word, and every heated kiss, Luke chips away further and further at the wall she had so carefully erected around her heart, softening her resolve while chaos reigns around them. But with evil stepmothers and stepsisters, demons, and monsters, is all hope for their love lost? Or is there still a chance that true love can truly conquer all?" ]

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

[ "The classic guide both starving students and clueless gourmets have looked to for affordable sustenance for nearly two decades has now been revised and updated.", "Since 1983, college students have turned to THE STARVING STUDENTS' COOKBOOK for delicious, cheap, nutritious, and easy recipes. Now completely updated for the college student or reluctant cook of the new century, this book offers even more mouthwatering dishes and a wide variety of vegetarian offerings, including: - simple one-pot meals that leave students with only one pot to wash - dozens of new drinks, snacks, and entire meals that can be ready in under 15 minutes - great tasting and meat-free dishes that cost next to nothing to make - and much, much more!" ]

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[ "Books", "Cookbooks, Food & Wine", "Cooking Methods" ]

[ "Volume 1 of a two part series, this is the most comprehensive international guide to conformation English Springer Spaniels today. This book is a must have for anyone interested in the history of the show-bred English Springer Spaniels in Great Britain and the United States. More than a book with statistics and facts, you will read about the trials, tribulations, and ultimate successes of the well-known kennels as the breeders started their breeding programs. You will also learn about the breeding philosophies that produced the pedigrees of top winning dogs, going back to the early 1900’s.", "In the first half of Volume 1, the breed is featured in the UK through Crufts' BOB winners from the first BOB winner in 1903 until 2023; UK Top dogs 2000-2020; Top Producing sires & dams of all time; Top five producing kennels; Interviews with the world-renowned breeder/judges from England (Jenny Miller, Bob Jackson, Jacky Mitchell, Michael Kelly and Kay Woodward); and import influence in the UK. More than just statistics, you will read about a kennel in its early days when WWII broke out who were able to keep their dogs fed and healthy, despite the issues they faced by keeping dogs during the war, because the game keepers were able to keep a supply of rabbits for the dogs. You will also learn that while it was not common for Springers to go Best in Show, there is one top winning dog who won seven BIS at club championship shows and seven BIS at championship shows, including Best in Show under an American judge in 1972 at the Ladies Kennel Association, the most of any UK Springer in history.", "The USA section is featured through The Westminster Group placers and BIS winners from the 1940s until 2023; National Specialty BOB winners from 1975-2022; Top Winning Springers in breed points from 1975-2022, as well as Top Producing sires & dams. The top six producing kennels are featured, along with interviews with respected breeders and judges from the USA. In these chapters you will learn about the Springer who is the top producing sire of all time of any breed. There is also the tragic story of one Westminster BIS show winner who ran off and was never found a couple of months after winning BIS. In addition, you will read the story of one famous breeder who managed to rise to the top after a fire destroyed her kennel. USA interviews with: Kathy Kirk, Kathy Lorentzen, Kellie FitzGerald, Mary Osbun, Doug Johnson, Clemencia Saavedra & Dr. Erin Kerfoot.", "This book will give you all the history and knowledge that you need in your career showing, judging, grooming, and breeding English Springer Spaniels.Written by the internationally known breeder-judge Boris Pegan from Croatia with collaborators, including breeder judges and all-breed judges from around the world. This hardcover XL coffee table book boasts an impressive 532 pages, comprising 38 captivating chapters and showcasing over 600 vivid photographs spanning the years 1920 to 2023. Printed on high-quality, full-color premium paper, this book is a visual treat." ]

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[ "Books", "Crafts, Hobbies & Home", "Pets & Animal Care" ]

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[ "Books", "Christian Books & Bibles", "Bible Study & Reference" ]

[ "Have the raging waters of this life almost taken you out? Do you struggle with fear, anxiety, and/or depression? Do you have a behavior that you just can't seem to get rid of? Are lust and/or pornography problematic for you? Have you been rejected or abandoned repeatedly in this life? Have you been regarded as having no worth or value? Do you have difficulty loving and accepting yourself? Are you guilt and shame ridden? Do you have bitterness and resentment toward others? Are you angry with God? Are you the spouse of one who has an addiction?If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book is for you. Life is hard and everyone has issues that result from living in a fallen world. Some have issues that are more pronounced, others have issues that are more subtle. Regardless of where you find yourself in life, freedom, hope, and a more abundant life are available to you in Christ. Slaying Life's Dragons and Beasts: A Practical, Biblical Guide to Overcoming Life's Pains, Obstacles, and Addictions can get you started on that path toward a more abundant life in Him." ]

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

[ "A hungry bear named Fuzzy and a hardworking bee named Buzzy form an unlikely bond to right a wrong! Working together, the new friends learn that everyone, no matter how big or small, can make a difference in their local ecosystem. This is the first of Fuzzy and Buzzy's adventures aimed at teaching children and their parents about the responsibility we all share to protect the world we live in." ]

[ "Review", "\"Kids will love learning about pollination along with a hungry bear who is befriended by a busy-and forgiving-bee. The Adventures of Fuzzy and Buzzy will entertain kids while also helping them get over their fear of bees. At a time when it's more important than ever for children to develop an appreciation for the interconnections within the natural world, this is a wonderful addition to a child's bookshelf.\"", "-Lilace Mellin Guignard, author of When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild: Being a Woman Outdoors in America", "\"A charming and timely tale that will help kids understand and appreciate how creatures depend upon one another.\"", "-Sean B. Carroll, biologist and author of The Serengeti Rules", "\"What a great book by one of my most enthusiastic students ever. It teaches kids (and their parents) about a really serious and important topic but does it in such a fun and creative way.\"", "-Steven Stein, ecology professor at Mansfield University of PA", "\"A sweet and caring friendship that will touch the hearts of young children. Timely and sure to spark interest in the delicate balance found in nature.\"", "-Mary Ann Yannetti, retired elementary educator", "\"This book, The Adventures of Fuzzy and Buzzy, is amazing. Being a retired elementary teacher, I love the book, the illustrations, and all the lessons throughout the book. I know the children will love it also. The story line is just what is being discussed by communities today: save the bees, which children are afraid of. This will give them a new understanding of bees and why we need them. Also, how friendships develop plus many more lessons. I would recommend this book to all the children and teachers, especially science teachers, at the elementary level.\"", "-Carol McCaskey, retired teacher", "\"I'm a teacher, and I like books that teach kids something. Josh Brandstadter's The Adventures of Fuzzy and Buzzy does that. Readers learn about biology, the importance of bees, the effects of our behaviors, and how we can help. Plus, the story is fun and will get kids thinking early about natural processes and friends that are different-always a good thing. Read it!\"", "-Jimmy Guignard, professor of English and author of Pedaling the Sacrifice Zone: Teaching, Writing, and Living Above the Marcellus Shale", "About the Author", "Josh Brandstadter lives in Dover, Pennsylvania with his wife, Jamie; his children, Emery and Ayla; and his dog, Tom Petty. He is a science teacher at Dover Area High School and has always had a passion for nature. When he isn't in the classroom, you'll find him spending time with his family in the great outdoors.Soraya Bartolomé was born in Córdoba in the South of Spain in 1982. She grew up in a family of artists, so she learned different painting techniques very soon in her mother's painting studio. In 1990, she began studying piano at the Music Conservatory of Córdoba, which would take ten years. When she finished her music studies and her studies at the Art Institute in Córdoba, she started to study a degree in musical education in the University Complutense of Madrid, and then pursued a musicology degree in the University Autónoma of Madrid. Since 2010, Soraya has been working in the field of adult education, which she combines with her musicology projects. Her interest in children's illustration has been cultivated from her infancy until today, and for this reason, in December of 2016, she decided to dedicate her time and her enthusiasm to becoming a professional children's illustrator. During this time she has worked as an illustrator on projects in the US and UK. Her illustrations are adorable, colorful, and tender, with a strong personality that is part of the sweet world of colors in Soraya's drawings." ]

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

[ "A searing account of George Orwell's observations of working-class life in the bleak industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1930s, The Road to Wigan Pier is a brilliant and bitter polemic that has lost none of its political impact over time. His graphically unforgettable descriptions of social injustice, cramped slum housing, dangerous mining conditions, squalor, hunger and growing unemployment are written with unblinking honesty, fury and great humanity. It crystallized the ideas that would be found in Orwell's later works and novels, and remains a powerful portrait of poverty, injustice and class divisions in Britain. Published with an introduction by Richard Hoggart in Penguin Modern Classics. 'It is easy to see why the book created and still creates so sharp an impact ... exceptional immediacy, freshness and vigour, opinionated and bold ... Above all, it is a study of poverty and, behind that, of the strength of class-divisions' Richard Hoggart" ]

[ "About the Author", "Peter Davison is Research Professor of English at De Montfort University, Leicester. He edited the twenty volumes of Orwell's collected works, as well as his diaries." ]

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

[ "In Top 10 Expired Objections, William J. May will share with you a strategy for going after the so-called “low-hanging fruit” of the Real Estate market: Expired Listings. A veteran Real Estate Agent in the Los Angeles housing market, William has built his business on going after the listings that other agents ignore with much success. Now, he wants to show you how to do the same thing in ANY market with the debut edition of a new book series he is working on: The Real Estate Agent Success Series.What You Can Expect To Find in This BookIn this book, William shares the tools of his trade. There’s no fluff or junk inside. You get real-world tools used by William himself to build a solid business in one of the most competitive housing markets in the country.Included recommendations from William:- Lead generation from numerous sources- CRMs- His number one course recommendation- Helpful Facebook Groups full of veteran agents willing to help- Scripts- Strategies to handle objectionsThere’s no other book on the market like this one where you get sound advice on going after the listings other agents ignore.William won’t lie to you. From the beginning, he stresses the hard work involved, but like all agents, he started from zero. William will show you how to set up your daily schedule so you are building your business from day one, minute one. His words will stick with you as you go after that “low-hanging fruit”. Like William says, once you get the hang of it, the rewards are PRICELESS. Don’t miss this book!" ]

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[ "Books", "Business & Money", "Marketing & Sales" ]

[ "Book 4 in the John Cardinal series", "In this highly anticipated fourth book from the spine-chilling John Cardinal series, Detective Cardinal confronts his most personal case yet. After years of battling depression, his wife, Catherine, is dead, and despite a suicide note written in her handwriting, Cardinal refuses to believe that she has really killed herself. Hateful notes taunting him about Catherine arrive by mail and he begins to suspect her death was an act of revenge. Cardinal is forced to work this case alone, and his investigation leads him towards a new and very different kind of criminal. One who is truly untouchable by any legal system." ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "Set in remote Algonquin Bay, Ontario, Blunt's compelling fourth crime novel to feature John Cardinal (after", "Blackfly Season", ") finds the police detective mourning the death of his wife, an apparent suicide. Then Cardinal starts receiving cold, hate-filled notes gloating over his loss. Stirred and angered into believing that his wife may have been murdered, he sets about looking into who might be refusing to let the dead—or, more particularly, himself—rest easy. Meanwhile, his partner, Lise Delorme, is busy trying to track down the pedophile responsible for a cache of appalling photos featuring a small girl who may live in or near Algonquin Bay. An unexpected yet utterly realistic twist lifts this novel into extremely interesting (and entertaining) territory. Sharp dialogue, complex characters and a satisfying conclusion should help Blunt, who has won Britain's Silver Dagger and Canada's Arthur Ellis Award, win new readers in the U.S.", "Author tour. (Feb.)", "Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.", "From", "Booklist", "*Starred Review* The fourth crime novel featuring Detective John Cardinal may give acclaimed Canadian author Blunt the popular recognition he is due. In this installment, Cardinal, who lives and works in fictional Algonquin Bay, Ontario (a bucolic small town similar to Blunt's native North Bay), grieves the death of his manic-depressive wife. Local authorities label it a suicide, but Cardinal isn't so sure, a fear confirmed when he receives a series of \"anti-sympathy\" notes in the mail. Detective Cardinal relentlessly pursues the case, though he knows it's much too early to return to the beat. Meanwhile, fellow detective Lise Delorme investigates a child pornographer who posts his wares on the Web. Suspense and a relentless sense of doom pervade this latest offering from Blunt (", "Blackfly", "Season, 2005), winner of the British Crime Writers Silver Dagger and Crime Writers of Canada Arthur Ellis awards. Here even the most minor characters are rendered in vivid detail. A fellow Algonquin Bay citizen is \"a wisp of a woman, so dehydrated she looked as if she should be dropped in water to expand to her natural size.\" In Blunt's dark world, even the seemingly well-meaning are eyed with suspicion, for demons lurk in places civilized souls least expect.", "Allison Block", "Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved", "--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.", "Review", "National Bestseller", "“An emotionally involving and intellectually challenging journey from night in to day. A fine and moving novel about bereavement.” —Reginald Hill “Blunt writes a taut, gripping tale of suspense that is loaded with gritty realism. . . . Few can match his wit, wry observations and emotionally charged background sketches.”", "—Edmonton Journal", "“If Blunt ends the Cardinal series here, he has created a colourful parade of seasonal mysteries. But his readers will hope to meet Cardinal again, as a lion in winter.”", "—Winnipeg Free Press", "“Blunt, who has received Canadian and international awards for this series, once again proves he can set the scene better than almost anyone else in the crime genre. . . . There is something else Blunt excels at, and that is shedding light on the chilling inner workings of the criminal mind.”", "—The Globe and Mail", "“The most beautifully written, deeply felt page-turner of the year.”", "—Kirkus", "(starred review) “In a series that has already taken home numerous awards, this volume, Blunt’s fourth, stands out for its grace, compassion and the elegance of his writing. . . . It is a poignant literary work that nonetheless offers all the gritty satisfaction of a standard police procedural. This is, quite simply, a great book from a writer at the top of his form.”", "—Calgary Herald", "Praise for Giles Blunt", ": “Giles Blunt is one of the top crime writers around.”", "—National Post", "“Giles Blunt writes with uncommon grace, style and compassion and he plots like a demon.” —Jonathan Kellerman “Blunt writes a taut, gripping tale of suspense that is loaded with gritty realism. . . . Few can match his wit, wry observations and emotionally charged background sketches.”", "—Edmonton Journal", "“Giles Blunt has a tremendous talent.” —Tony Hillerman “Blunt should be considered among the new practitioners of crime drama’s elite.”", "—Publishers Weekly", "“[Blunt] can join the select group of writers – such as Ian Rankin and Tony Hillerman—who can locate their readers in a fictional universe as physically real as the chair they inhabit.”", "—The Observer", "About the Author", "Giles Blunt is the winner of Britain’s prestigious Silver Dagger and Canada’s Arthur Ellis Award, and has been short-listed for the Hammett, Anthony, and Macavity awards. He lived for twenty-two years in New York, working as a screenwriter and bartender, before returning to his native Canada to write full-time. His new novel", "No Such Creature", "will publish in Spring 2009.", "--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "Chapter One Nothing bad could ever happen on Madonna Road. It curls around the western shore of a small lake just outside Algonquin Bay, Ontario, providing a pine-scented refuge for affluent families with young children, yuppies fond of canoes and kayaks, and an artful population of chipmunks chased by galumphing dogs. It’s the kind of spot—tranquil, shady, and secluded—that appears to offer an exemption from tragedy and sorrow. Detective John Cardinal and his wife, Catherine, lived in the smallest house on Madonna Road, but even that tiny place would have been beyond their means were it not for the fact that, being situated across the road from the water, they owned neither an inch of beach nor so much as a millimeter of lake frontage. On weekends Cardinal spent most of his time down in the basement breathing smells of sawdust, paint, and Minwax, carpentry affording him a sense of creativity and control that did not tend to flourish in the squad room. But even when he was not woodworking, he loved to be in his tiny house, enveloped in the serenity of the lakeshore. It was autumn now, early October, the quietest time of the year. The motorboats and Sea-Doos had been hauled away, and the snowmobiles were not yet blasting their way across ice and snow. Autumn in Algonquin Bay was the season that redeemed the other three. Colors of scarlet and rust, ocher and gold swarmed across the hills, the sky turned an alarming blue, and you could almost forget the sweat-drenched summer, the bug festival that was spring, the pitiless razor of winter. Trout Lake was preternaturally still, black onyx amid fire. Even having grown up here (when he took it completely for granted), and now having lived in Algonquin Bay again for the past dozen years, Cardinal was never quite prepared for how beautiful it was in the fall. This time of year, he liked to spend every spare minute at home. On this particular evening he had made the fifteen-minute drive from work, even though he only had an hour, affording him exactly thirty minutes at the dinner table before he had to head back. Catherine tossed a pill into her mouth, washed it down with a few swallows of water, and snapped the cap back on the bottle. “There’s more shepherd’s pie, if you want,” she said. “No, I’m fine. That was great,” Cardinal said. He was trying to corner the last peas on his plate. “There’s no dessert, unless you want cookies.” “I always want cookies. The question is whether I want to be hoisted out of here by a forklift.” Catherine took her plate and glass into the kitchen. “What time are you heading out?” he called after her. “Right now. It’s dark, the moon is up. Why not?” Cardinal glanced outside. The full moon, an orange disk riding low above the lake, was quartered by the mullions of their window. “You’re taking pictures of the moon? Don’t tell me you’re going into the calendar business.” But Catherine wasn’t listening. She had disappeared down to the basement, and he could hear her pulling things off the shelves in her darkroom. Cardinal put the leftovers in the fridge and slotted his dishes into the dishwasher. Catherine came back upstairs, zipped up her camera bag, and dumped it beside the door while she put on her coat. It was a golden tan color with brown leather trim on the cuffs and collar. She pulled a long scarf from a hook and wrapped it once, twice, about her neck, then undid it again. “No,” she said to herself. “It’ll be in the way.” “How long is this expedition of yours?” Cardinal said, but his wife didn’t hear him. They’d been married nearly thirty years, but she still kept him guessing. Sometimes when she was going out to photograph, she would be chatty and excited, telling him every detail of her project until he was cross-eyed with the fine points of focal lengths and f-stops. Other times he wouldn’t know what she was planning until she emerged from her darkroom days or weeks later, clutching her prints like trophies from a personal safari. Tonight she was subdued. “What time do you think you’ll get back?” Cardinal said. Catherine tied a short plaid scarf around her neck and tucked it inside her jacket. “Does it matter? I thought you had to go back to work.” “I do. Just curious.” “Well, I’ll be home long before you.” She pulled her hair out from under her scarf and shook her head. Cardinal caught a whiff of her shampoo, a faint almondy smell. She sat down on the bench by the front door and opened her camera bag again. “Split-field filter. I knew I forgot something.” She disappeared downstairs for a few moments and came back with the filter, which she dropped into the camera bag. Cardinal had no idea what a split-field filter might be. “You going to the government dock again?” In the spring Catherine had done a series of photos on the shore of Lake Nipissing when the ice was breaking up: great white slabs of ice stacking themselves up like geological strata.“I’ve done the dock,” Catherine said, frowning a little. She strapped a collapsible tripod to the bottom of the camera bag. “Why all these questions?” “Some people take pictures, other people ask questions.” “I wish you wouldn’t. You know I don’t like to talk about stuff ahead of time.” “Sometimes you do.” “Not this time.” She stood up and slung the camera bag, bulky and heavy, over her shoulder. “What a gorgeous night,” Cardinal said, when they were outside. He stood for a moment looking up at the stars, but the glow of the moon washed most of them out. He took a deep breath, inhaling smells of pine and fallen leaves. It was Catherine’s favorite time of year too, but she wasn’t paying attention at the moment. She got straight into her car, a maroon PT Cruiser she’d bought used a couple of years earlier, started the engine, and pulled out of the drive. Cardinal followed her in the Camry along the dark curving highway that took them into town. As they approached the lights at the Highway 11 bypass, Catherine signaled and shifted into the left lane. Cardinal continued on through the intersection, heading down Sumner toward the police station. Catherine was headed toward the east end of town, and he wondered briefly where she was going. But it was always good to see her involved in her work, and she was taking her medication. If she was a little moody, that was okay. She’d been out of the psychiatric hospital for a year now. Last time, she had been out for nearly two years when she suddenly embarked on a manic episode that put her back in for three months. But as long as she was taking her medication, Cardinal didn’t let himself worry too much. It was a Tuesday night, and there was not a lot going on in the criminal world. Cardinal spent the next couple of hours catching up on paperwork. They’d had the annual carpet cleaning done, and the air was rich with flowery chemicals and the smell of wet carpet. The only other detective on duty was Ian McLeod, and even McLeod, the station loudmouth during the day, maintained a comparative solemnity at night. Cardinal was putting a rubber band around a file he had just closed when McLeod’s florid face appeared over the acoustic divider that separated their desks. “Hey, Cardinal. I have to give you a heads-up. It’s about the mayor.” “What’s he want?” “Came in last night when you were off. He wanted to put in a missing-person report on his wife. Problem is, she’s not really missing. Everybody in town knows where she is except the goddamn mayor.” “She’s still having the affair with Reg Wilcox?” “Yeah. In fact she was seen last night with our esteemed director of sanitation. Szelagy’s on a stakeout at the Birches Motel, keeping an eye on the Porcini brothers. They got out of Kingston six months ago and seem to have the idea they can actually get back into business up here. Anyways, Szelagy’s reporting back and happens to mention he sees Feckworth’s wife coming out of Room Twelve with Reggie Wilcox. I was never keen on the jerk myself. I don’t know what women see in him.” “He’s a good-looking guy.” “Oh, come on. He looks like one of those Sears guys modeling the suits.” By way of imitation, McLeod gave him a three-quarter profile with a fake-hearty grin. “Some people consider that handsome,” Cardinal said. “Though not on you.” “Well, some people can kiss my—anyway, I told His Worship last night, I said, ‘Look, your wife is not missing. She’s an adult. She’s been seen downtown. If she’s not coming home, that’s apparently her choice at this particular moment in time.’” “What’d he say to that?” “‘Who saw her? Where? What time?’ Same questions anybody’d ask. I told him I wasn’t at liberty to say. She’d been seen in the vicinity of Worth and MacIntosh, so we could not file a missing-person report. She’s at the Birches again tonight with Wilcox. I told Feckworth to come on down, you’d be happy to talk to him.” “What the hell did you do that for?” “He’ll take it better from you. Him and me don’t get along so good.” “You don’t get along with anyone so good.” “Now, that’s just hurtful.” While he was waiting for the mayor to arrive, Cardinal made out an expense report for the previous month and wrote up the top sheet on a case he had just closed. He found his thoughts wandering to Catherine. She had been doing well for the past year and was back teaching at the community college this semester. But she had seemed a little distant at dinner, a little impatient, in a way that might indicate some preoccupation other than her photographic project. Catherine was in her late forties and going through menopause, which played havoc with her moods and necessitated constant tweaking of her medication. If she seemed a little distant—well, there was no shortage of plausible reasons. On the other hand, how well do we really know the people we love? Just look at the mayor. When the mayor, Lance Feckworth, arrived, Cardinal took him to one of the interview rooms so they could talk in private. “I want to get to the bottom of this,” the mayor told him. “A full investigation.” Feckworth was a lumpy little man, much given to bow ties, and was perched uncomfortably on the edge of a plastic seat that was usually occupied by suspects. “I know I’m mayor, and that doesn’t give me the right to more attention than any other voter, but I don’t expect less, either. What if she’s had an accident of some kind?” Feckworth was not much of a mayor. During his tenure, all the city council seemed to do was study problems endlessly and agree to let them drift. But he was usually an affable man, ready with a joke or a slap on the back. It was unsettling to see him in pain, as if a building one had grown used to over the years had suddenly been painted a garish color. As gently as possible, Cardinal pointed out that Mrs. Feckworth had been seen in town the previous night and there had been no major accidents that week. “Damn it, why is my entire police force telling me she’s been seen around town but you won’t say where or by who? How would you feel if it was your wife? You’d want to know the truth, right?” “Yes, I would.” “Then I suggest you explain to me exactly what is going on, Detective. Otherwise, I’ll just have to deal directly with Chief Kendall, and you can be sure I won’t have anything good to say about you or that lunkhead McLeod.” Which was how Cardinal came to be sitting in his car with the mayor of Algonquin Bay in the courtyard of the Birches Motel. Despite its name, the Birches was nowhere near a birch tree. It was not near a tree of any kind, being located in the heart of downtown on MacIntosh Street. In fact, it was no longer even the Birches Motel, having been taken over by Sunset Inns at least two years previously, but everybody still called it the Birches. Cardinal was parked a dozen paces from Room 12. Szelagy was parked across the lot, but they didn’t acknowledge each other. Cardinal rolled the window down a little to keep the glass from fogging up. Even here in the middle of downtown, you could smell fallen leaves and, from someone’s fireplace, the comforting smell of wood smoke. “You’re telling me she’s in there?” the mayor said. “My wife’s in that room?” Surely he must know, Cardinal thought. How could it get to this stage—his wife staying out for days at a time and renting motel rooms—without his knowing? “I don’t believe it,” Feckworth said. “It’s too tawdry.” But there was less conviction in his voice, as if seeing the actual motel room door was beginning to shatter his faith. “Cynthia’s a loyal person,” he added. “She prides herself on it.” Cynthia Feckworth had in fact been sleeping her way around Algonquin Bay for at least the past four years; the mayor was the only one who didn’t know it. And who am I to tear off his blinders? Cardinal asked himself. Who am I to refuse anyone the sweet anesthetic of denial? “Oh, she couldn’t be screwing someone else. That would be—if she’s letting another man—that’s it. I’ll dump her. You watch me. Oh, God, if she’s doing those things. . . .” Feckworth groaned and hid his face in his hands. As if summoned by his anguish, the door to Room 12 opened and a man stepped out. He had the perfectly groomed look of a catalog model: Take advantage of our mid-autumn sale on men’s windbreakers. “It’s Reg Wilcox,” the mayor said. “Sanitation. What would Reg be doing here?” Wilcox ambled to his Ford Explorer with the slouchy, smug air of the well laid. Then he backed out of his space and drove off. “Well, at least Cynthia wasn’t in there. That’s something,” Feckworth said. “Maybe I should just head home now and hope for the best.” The door to Room 12 opened again, and an attractive woman peered out for a moment before closing the door behind her. She buttoned up her coat against the chill night air and headed toward the exit. The mayor jumped out of the car and ran to block her path. Cardinal rolled up his window, not wanting to hear. His cell phone buzzed. “Cardinal, why the hell don’t you answer your bloody radio?” “I’m in my own car, Sergeant Flower. It’s too boring to explain.” “All right, listen. We got a caller says there’s a dead one behind Gateway condos. You know the new building?” “The Gateway? Just off the bypass? I didn’t even realize it was finished yet. Are we sure it isn’t a drunk sleeping it off?” “We’re sure. Patrol on the scene already confirmed.” “All right. I’m just a few blocks away.” The mayor and his wife were quarreling. Cynthia Feckworth had her arms folded across her chest, head bowed. Her husband faced her, hands extended, palms out, in the classic gesture of the pleading mate. An employee was outlined in the doorway of the motel office, watching. The mayor didn’t even notice as Cardinal drove away. The Gateway building was in the east end of town, one of the few high-rises in an area that was breaking out in new strip malls every day. In fact, the ground floor of the building was a mini-mall with a dry cleaner, a convenience store, and a large computer-repair concern called CompuClinic that had moved over from Main Street. The businesses had been open for a while, but many of the building’s apartments were still unsold. Road crews were working on a new cloverleaf to accommodate traffic to and from the burgeoning neighborhood, if it could be called a neighborhood. Cardinal had to drive through a gauntlet of orange cones and then detour by the new Tim Hortons and Home Depot to get there. He passed a row of newly built “townhomes,” most still unoccupied, although lights were on in a few of them. There was a PT Cruiser parked in front of the last one, and Cardinal thought for a second that it was Catherine’s. Once or twice a year he had such moments: a sudden worry that Catherine was in trouble—manic and somewhere dangerous, or depressed and suicidal—and then relief to find it was not so. He pulled into the Gateway’s driveway and parked under a sign that said resident parking only; visitors park on street. A uniformed cop was standing beside a ribbon of crime-scene tape. “Oh, hi, Sergeant,” he said, as Cardinal approached. He looked about eighteen years old, and Cardinal could not for the life of him remember his name. “Got a dead woman back there. Looks like she took a nasty fall. Thought I’d better secure a perimeter till we know what’s what.” Cardinal looked beyond him into the area behind the building. All he could see were a Dumpster and a couple of cars. “Did you touch anything?” “Um, yeah. I checked the body for a pulse and there wasn’t one. And I searched pockets for ID but didn’t find any. Could be a resident, I guess, went off one of those balconies.” Cardinal looked around. Usually there was a small crowd at such scenes. “No witnesses? No one heard anything?” “Building’s mostly empty, I think, except for the businesses on the ground floor. There was no one around when I got here.” “Okay. Let me borrow your flashlight.” The kid handed it over and let Cardinal by before attaching the end of the tape to a utility pole. Cardinal walked in slowly, not wanting to ruin the scene by assuming the kid’s idea of a fall was correct. He went by the Dumpster, which seemed to be full of old computers. A keyboard dangled over the side by its cable, and there were a couple of circuit boards that appeared to have exploded on the ground. The body was just beyond the Dumpster, face down, dressed in a tan fall coat with leather at the cuffs. “I don’t see any of the windows or doors open on any of the balconies up there,” the young cop said. “Probably the super’ll be able to give us an ID.” “Her ID’s in the car,” Cardinal said. The young cop looked around. There were two cars parked along the side of the building. “I don’t get it,” he said. “You know which car is hers?” But Cardinal did not appear to be listening. The young cop watched in astonishment as Sergeant John Cardinal—star player on the CID team, veteran of the city’s highest-profile cases, legendary for his meticulous approach to crime scenes—went down on his knees in the pool of blood and cradled the shattered woman in his arms. Copyright © 2006 by Giles Blunt. All rights reserved.", "--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.", "Review", "Praise for Giles Blunt: 'Intensely vivid characters, terrible crimes and a brutal deep-frozen landscape all prove beyond a reasonable doubt that cold nurtures good and evil as readily as heat!and that Giles Blunt is a really tremendous crime novelist.' Lee Child 'One of the finest crime novels I've ever read. Giles Blunt writes with uncommon grace, style and compassion and he plots like a demon. This book has it all -- unforgettable characters, beautiful language, throat-constricting suspense.' Jonathan Kellerman 'A superior Canadian police procedural with an evocative sense of place: the frozen lakes and forests are as integral to the plot as the flawed detective!an impressive achievement.' Guardian 'A highly professional tour de force: excellently plotted, with fleshed-out characters and a well-portrayed interesting setting.' Independent 'As fine a police procedural as any written in the USA...as fresh as morning dew...never less than fascinating throughout.' Independent on Sunday Praise for 'Forty Words for Sorrow': 'A taut and enthralling tale that is as dark as the Canadian winter setting is cold. Humane, intelligent and gripping, \"Forty Words for Sorrow\" is a haunting journey into the human heart in all its complexities.' Val McDermid 'A fine debut that deserves to do well, and promises much from a talented new author.' Time Out 'A highly professional tour de force.' Evening Standard Praise for 'The Delicate Storm': 'Another well-structured story with sharply-drawn characters.' Sunday Telegraph 'The most horrifying story since \"The Silence of the Lambs.\" Los Angeles Times", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "From the Back Cover", "Named Best Mystery of the Year by", "The Globe & Mail", "In Algonquin Bay, Detective John Cardinal suffers a devastating loss. He arrives at a grisly crime scene only to discover that the victim is his own wife, who left a suicide note at the scene. But when Cardinal begins to receive a series of threatening letters, he suspects that his wife may not have taken her own life—and that there may be more to her suicide note than meets the eye.", "BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS", "While Cardinal takes time to grieve, his partner, Sargeant Lise Delorme, is investigating a high-profile sex crime involving a young girl whose abuse is being broadcast online—and who appears to be a resident of Algonquin Bay. Things are heating up in this quiet, costal town as both Delorme and Cardinal find themselves tracking predators so diabolical that the accepted bounds of criminal justice no longer apply….", "“The most deeply felt page-turner of the year.”—", "Kirkus Reviews", "(starred review)", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Read more" ]

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[ "My First ABC - Alphabet for Toddlers - Kids Books - Childrens Books - Toddler Books by Page Publications Page Publications Children's Books are the perfect way to stimulate your child's imagination. With beautiful illustrations and engaging stories, our children's books are super fun and spark imagination for your little ones. Each of our children's books is designed for you to bond with your child through reading and create special memories together" ]

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[ "Based on material found in both Hot Rod and 5.0 Mustang magazines, this collection of articles deals with the modification and performance enhancement of the V8 engines found in the Ford Mustang: one of the most popular American enthusiast automobiles. Includes good coverage of both \"Cleveland\" and \"Windsor\" versions, cylinder head identification, enlarged cubic inch versions, and more.", "Also recommended: High Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange" ]

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[ "Santa Biblia Nueva Reina Valera 2000 con Referencia y Guia de Estudio." ]

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[ "Deathbed Oasis is the first story in a series entitled Trials & Tribulations of a Midwestern Girl. Set in the heart of Milwaukee Wisconsin, these are the adventures of perky pop-top Tracy Curtis. Tracy is a witty 24 year old who gets herself into all sorts of trouble. Socializing with her buddies, they encounter life in the bustling brew city. Enjoy Tracy’s tales beginning with Deathbed Oasis." ]

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[ "Color Like an Interior Decor Designer!", "Great book for anyone who loves to color home decor drawings and sketches of designed spaces.", "SEE COLORING DESIGNS INSIDE & BACK COVER. LARGE Book = 8.5\" X 11\" pages! 29 Different living room & bed rooms, designs to color. THIS BOOK has 29 coloring pages", "each image is on it's own sheet!", "The book pictures are of domestic living rooms, house and apartment rooms. Great coloring book gift for children age 8+, teenagers, and adults as a relaxing activity to clear the mind and calm the artistic soul." ]

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[ "Fiction. South Asia Studies. Selected and translated from the Tamil by Pritham Chakravarthy. Edited by Rakesh Khanna. The follow-up to 2008's successful first collection featuring stories by Indra Soundar Rajan, Medhavi, Jeyaraj, Pushpa Thangadorai, Rajesh Kumar, Indumathi, M.K.Narayanan, and Resakee. A young woman's fascination with blue films leads to a bizarre murder! A bloodline of debauched maharajas falls prey to an evil curse! A beautiful girl uses karate to retrieve a stolen idol! Seven thrilling tales from seven Indian and Singaporean masters of action, suspense, and horror!" ]

[ "Review", "Crisp, lightly fried and unexpectedly spicy – like a fresh rava masala dosa. --Jonathan Gil Harris in", "The Asian Age", "Blaft's second pulp-fiction anthology is out and it's every bit as enjoyable as its predecessor... the best of these stories open windows to worlds where new and progressive ideas are slowly being assimilated and where minor triumphs are hard-won. And of course, most of them are supremely entertaining too. --Jai Arjun Singh,", "Ultrabrown", "Blaft Publications published their first volume of Tamil pulp fiction in 2008 and it was delightful. Now, it's time for round two. This time, there are only seven novellas and some hilarious illustrations. This makes for less of a range but the stories are just as lurid. Pritham Chakravarthy's translations are superb. The reader is always aware that the intrigues and excesses weren't conceived in English. Yet, the Tamil-flecked English reads fluently, and the twists and tangles are bound to keep the reader hooked. --Deepanjana Pal,", "Mumbai Boss", "About the Author", "Rakesh Khanna was born in California, where he studied mathematics and classical percussion. He co-founded the alternative publishing house Blaft in Chennai in 2008. He is the editor of THE BLAFT ANTHOLOGY OF TAMIL PULP FICTION VOL. I and VOL. II and co-editor of the graphic anthology THE OBLITERARY JOURNAL." ]

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[ "Jerome Martin is an awkward teenager living a seemingly meaningless existence in a small seaside village. Little does he know that is all about to change when he is drawn into the lives of those haunted by the", "Secrets of Time", ".", "When a shy, unassuming Jerome crosses paths with Sam Addison, a teacher at his high school, neither of them expects it to be of any consequence. But by coincidence or fate, they soon find their lives becoming intertwined.", "Jerome eventually learns of a mysterious incident that occurred decades earlier. He also discovers how important the mystery seems to be in the life of Sam, a man whose past is buried in his pain. As events play out, more characters become linked to the mystery and are forced to come to terms with a past they could never forget." ]

[ "From the Author", "My novel, 'Secrets of Time', is a coming of age literary work that revolves around a mystery in a small, modern day, east coast village. With that said, there is so much more for the reader to explore in this unique work of fiction. For example, there are other underlying themes that are touched on throughout the book. Things like, teenage anxiety, bullying, PTSD, opioid addiction, single parent households, corruption in the criminal justice system, and date rape; are menacing challenges that many of the characters in the book must tackle. I included them because I believe these are all topics we, as a society, can relate to at one level or another, and without a doubt, are some of the most critical problems affecting millions in our society today. I truly felt it was important to bring attention to these topics, and to do it, in an informative, sensitive, and genuine way.       I also believe my novel is a story of ordinary people trying to cope with extraordinary events that have, without warning, been driven deep into their lives. The characters are people, just like you and me, who must suddenly deal with the unexpected twists and turns that life so often brings us.      I am certain, anyone who reads 'Secrets of Time' will find something relatable to their own personal experiences, and will be drawn into an intimate narrative that will touch at their heartstrings. I wrote this book with the reader, specifically, in mind. I wanted the work to be thought provoking and realistic in its delivery. I hope I accomplished that. I also hope, you'll take the opportunity to read my novel and that you will enjoy discovering and learning about these unique characters as much as I enjoyed creating them.", "About the Author", "This is my first novel. I am a retired law-enforcement officer with over 30 years of experience in police work. With my retirement, I now have the time and means to pursue my true passion of creative writing. My novel, \"Secrets of Time\", is a literary work and the story and characters are portrayed with a sense of realism acquired from my own life experiences and from my time working the streets as a police officer." ]

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[ "Speculative fiction anthology - collection of short stories on the theme of migrants, immigrants, and refugees" ]

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[ "Hasta su lanzamiento, el lenguaje más utilizado en el desarrollo de aplicaciones para los entornos iOS e iOS X era el Objetive-C, creado al inicio de los años 80. Apple se preocupó en disminuir la resistencia a la adopción de Swift por los programadores expertos. Para eso, permitió que el nuevo lenguaje utilizara el mismo compilador y pudiera convivir con Objetive-C en la misma aplicación. De esa forma, nadie será forzado a aprenderla inmediatamente, ya que es posible continuar programando de la manera tradicional y adoptar la nueva tecnología a los pocos. Pero seguro que ahora nos preguntamos, ¿No era el Objetive-C suficientemente bueno? No hay dudas que ese lenguaje es muy poderoso y sirvió a Apple de forma incuestionable durante todos esos años. Sin embargo no es fácil de aprender. El hecho de haber sido construida en base a los lenguajes tradicionales como C creó amarres de compatibilidad que dificultan aún más la comprensión del lenguaje, principalmente para los nuevos programadores. Con este libro podrá a aprender los principios básicos de la programación Swift para poder realizar sus primeras aplicaciones iOS y con ello ahorrar mucho tiempo en el desarrollo de software." ]

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[ "What do a 22-year-old babysitter, a vampire exterminator, and a teenage smartass have in common besides residency in the small town of Campbell, Pennsylvania where the mayor is the water treatment plant operator and the grandson of Postmaster Sandy lives in his Hummer? All three are connected to a mysterious fire that torched an abandoned home two-and-a-half years ago. As some discover, resolving the past is usually a good thing...except when it comes back with a bite.", "Author:", "Kelly MacPherson", "Publisher:", "Trashy Eclair Publishing", "Published:", "08/20/2022", "Pages:", "296", "Binding Type:", "Paperback", "Weight:", "0.96lbs", "Size:", "9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d", "ISBN:", "9781685640804" ]

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[ "The last time life was simple for Marie Osmond was minutes before she was fitted for a designer gown to wear on her television debut at age three. In this inspiring memoir, Marie's resilience and familiar humor will have every reader feeling at home with this international icon as she imparts her insights on surviving the school of life and graduating with a degree in unstoppable optimism. (Bestseller)" ]

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[ "A 16th-century tale of one of Scotland's noblest families, comprising the novels LORD AND MASTER, THE COURTESAN and PAST MASTER, focusing on Patrick, Master of Gray, the son and heir of the 5th Lord Gray, who was to become involved in daring plots to free the imprisoned Mary Queen of Scots." ]

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[ "What are the basic dimensions of temperament? How does temperament influence children's relationships to their physical and social worlds--and their behavior and adjustment across the lifespan? What are its biological underpinnings? From preeminent researcher Mary Rothbart, this work comprehensively examines the role of temperament in the development of personality and psychopathology. In a direct and readable style, Rothbart combines theory and research with everyday observations and clinical examples. She offers new insights on \"difficult\" children and reviews intervention programs that address temperamental factors in childhood problems. Dr. Rothbart received the Eleanor Maccoby Book Award from Division 7 (Developmental Psychology) of the American Psychological Association for this book." ]

[ "Review", "\"One of the wisest, most interesting, and most important books in psychology in recent years. A world-renowned expert, Rothbart brilliantly shows how temperament combines with experience to make us who we are.\"--Carol S. Dweck, PhD, Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology, Stanford University", "\"This outstanding book from the foremost world expert on temperament offers a creative and authoritative synthesis. A broad range of interrelated topics are addressed, including the development and structure of temperament and personality; connections to competence, conscience, and psychopathology; meaning structures; biological and environmental contributions to temperament; and interventions. Rothbart clarifies the multiple levels of factors that contribute to the course of human development. There is something for all developmental scientists and students in this accessible and well-written book.\"--Nancy Eisenberg, PhD, Regents' Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University   \"In this excellent book, Rothbart brings her pioneering theory of temperament into full fruition. Her comprehensive presentation ranges from the history of temperament to its development into adult personality. Rothbart sets forth a clearly documented, dynamic perspective on the relation between temperament and personality. Through thought experiments, she reveals how individual differences develop within the child's social and physical environment. Discussions of psychopathology and interventions are included. This is a book for all researchers and clinicians interested in understanding how we become who we are.\"--Arnold J. Sameroff, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Michigan", "\"Half the battle in child clinical work is deriving an effective formulation of a child's issues. Child clinicians who read this book will come up with more effective formulations. They will think in richer ways about concepts of temperament, how temperament influences and is influenced by the social environment, and implications for the child's social development and sense of self. The book also offers helpful discussions of temperament-informed interventions, such as parent training and executive function training.\"--John E. Bates, PhD, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University   \"While one of the longest-studied topics in psychology, temperament remains one of its toughest nuts to crack. Rothbart leads the reader along a compelling personal and scientific journey during which the many factors that combine to make us unique individuals--biological, social, and developmental--are carefully assessed and elucidated. Rothbart's writing style is clear and engaging. This book not only reflects the current state of the field, but also, I suspect, will shape its future.\"--Mark H. Johnson, PhD, Professor and Director, Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, Birkbeck College, University of London, United Kingdom", "\"This book provides a comprehensive and substantive basis for understanding temperament, personality, development, and the links among them. Importantly, and a rare accomplishment, it also provides useful insights into how temperamental differences affect individuals' everyday lives, their achievements, and their problems. The book is grounded in solid theory and evidence but reflects Rothbart’s sensitivity to children, parents, and families. She is an eminent developmental researcher who brings real clinical insights to an important topic. A 'must read.'\"--Barbara Keogh, PhD, Professor Emerita, Graduate School of Education and Department of Psychiatry, University of California, Los Angeles; author of", "Temperament in the Classroom", "\"A thoughtful, scientific, and wise analysis of what we have learned about temperament, development, and personalityand where we have to press further. The three themes of this remarkable book/m-/temperament, development, and personalityare skillfully interwoven to create an account of the development of socioemotional individuality throughout life....[A] well-written and engaging volume.\"", "―", "Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology", "Published On: 2012-09-01", "From the Back Cover", "What are the basic dimensions of temperament? How does temperament influence children's relationships to their physical and social worlds--and their behavior and adjustment across the lifespan? From preeminent researcher Mary Rothbart, this work comprehensively examines the role of temperament in the development of personality and psychopathology.", "In a direct and accessible style, Rothbart elucidates both the underlying biological processes and social transactions that shape each child's unique identity. She presents innovative approaches to conceptualizing and measuring temperament's basic dimensions, and explains how these dimensions form the core of the developing personality. Incorporating important advances in neuroscience, the book explores the impact of temperament on the ways in which children: *Interact with parents and other caregivers.*Form an enduring sense of self.*Cope with challenges and adversity.*Learn to regulate their emotions.*Develop empathy and conscience.*Establish healthy or maladaptive patterns of behavior. Findings on stability and change in children's traits are thoroughly reviewed. Rothbart considers the crucial question of how to respect individual differences while at the same time fostering and supporting prosocial behavior. She offers new insights on \"difficult\" children and describes intervention programs that address temperamental factors in childhood problems. A major contribution from a leader in the field, this book belongs on the shelves of developmental psychologists and personality/social psychologists, as well as child clinical psychologists and other mental health practitioners. In addition, graduate students and advanced undergraduates will find it a compelling, highly readable text.", "About the Author", "Mary K. Rothbart, PhD, is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Psychology at the University of Oregon. Her research has focused on temperament, attention, emotion, and social development, and she has developed several widely used measures of temperament, including parent and self-report questionnaires, home observations, and laboratory observations. Dr. Rothbart’s work with Michael Posner has explored the cognitive skills, attention networks, and attention genes that support effortful control in children. She has coauthored or coedited numerous books and has received numerous awards. Most recently, she received the Eleanor Maccoby Book Award from Division 7 (Developmental Psychology) of the American Psychological Association, for", "Becoming Who We Are", ". Dr. Rothbart has also received the Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Science of Psychology from the American Psychological Foundation, the G. Stanley Hall Award for Distinguished Contribution to Developmental Psychology from the American Psychological Association, and the Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Child Development from the Society for Research in Child Development. One of the offshoots of her early temperament research was the founding of Birth to Three, a parent support and education program that has reached thousands of families in the United States and abroad, and which recently celebrated its 30th birthday. Dr. Rothbart is most pleased to have received Birth to Three’s Champion of Children award.", "Read more" ]

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[ "\"Where's Doggie\" is a book about a child and her inseparable bond with her stuffed dog. The two of them go everywhere together until one night, before bed, Doggie goes missing! The search is on, but will Doggie ever be found? Grab your own special companion and follow along this sweet and whimsical journey to help find Doggie." ]

[ "About the Author", "Jennifer Benes resides in Missouri with her family and two dogs. She loves spending time with her Husband, 7 Children, and 6 Grandchildren. She is passionate about studying the Bible, and leading women in Bible studies." ]

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[ "Skeleton Coast", "is Clive Cussler's fourth Oregon Files adventure, featuring captain Juan Cabrillo.", "1896: HMS Rove vanishes in a shocking storm off the African coast. Aboard is a fortune in stolen diamonds...", "Present day: Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the covert super-ship", "Oregon", "have just escaped a double-cross on the Congo River when they come to the aid of Sloane Macintyre - looking for some long lost treasure. Sloane's story is strange and when Juan checks it out, he finds that there's much more than just diamonds at stake on the African coast. A deranged militant and his followers plan to unleash a devastating power that will kill millions and cause worldwide havoc. Soon the", "Oregon", "is steaming to the rescue - but some forces are so extreme that even a hero like Juan Cabrillo thinks twice before getting involved...The number-one bestseller Clive Cussler, author of the thrilling Dirk Pitt novels", "Crescent Dawn", "and", "Atlantis Found", ", and co-author Jack Du Brul tell a gripping story of treasure hunting and treachery in the fourth novel of the adventure series The", "Oregon", "Files.", "Skeleton Coast", "follows", "Sacred Stone", "and", "Dark Watch.", "Praise for Clive Cussler:", "'The guy I read' Tom ClancyBestselling author Clive Cussler has kept readers on the edges of their seats for four decades with his thrilling action novels. As well as the Oregon Files series there are also the NUMA Files, the Dirk Pitt stories (which started it all), the Isaac Bell adventures and the Fargo series. The other titles in the Oregon Files are:", "Golden Buddha, Sacred Stone, Dark Watch, Plague Ship, Corsair, The Silent Sea", "and", "The Jungle", "and are all available in Penguin paperback." ]

[ "From", "AudioFile", "Kudos to the unnamed editor who trimmed SKELETON COAST down to a slim six CDs without losing the flavor of the material. And congrats to reader Jason Culp for breathing life into the story of the poor man's Indiana Jones. The novel features not Dirk Pitt, but the team of Juan Cabrillo and Sloane Macintyre as they search for a fortune in stolen raw diamonds lost in the Kalahari in 1896. Culp lends credibility to the characters and the Saturday afternoon movie serial of a story. If you like Cussler's previous work, you won't be disappointed. M.S. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine--", "Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "Review", "The guy I read Tom Clancy Cussler is hard to beat Daily Mail", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "About the Author", "Clive Cussler is the author of many New York Times bestsellers, most recently", "The Thief", ",", "The Storm", ", and", "The Tombs", ". He lives in Arizona.", "--This text refers to the", "paperback", "edition.", "Read more" ]

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[ "\"Hurry up put it all in the pillow case,\" the man gruffly told Danny Smith, the owner of the business.Starla glanced along the wall and saw Danny's pre-teen daughter cowering in a corner of the store room. Starla put her finger to her mouth in a silent indication to be quiet. The girl nodded as Lane helped her out of the back door.\"Go sit in our car,\" Lane whispered to the girl and she ran for the police patrol car.Starla stepped into the show room while Danny stuffed money from the safe in, what appeared to be, a pillow case. Lane was right behind Starla. Both of them quietly walked down two aisles with their weapons trained on the suspect. Starla was just to the left of the center aisle, and Lane walked directly toward the suspect, one aisle to Starla’s right.“Man, if the cops show up-\" The suspect gruffly told Danny.\"What happens?\" Lane growled at the man from behind. \"What happens when the cops show up?\"The man turned to see Starla pointing her weapon at his head.\"I'm putting my gun down,\" Then he dropped his gun to the floor and Starla kicked it away.\"Get on your knees!\" Lane commanded the man. The man did as he said. \"I got him, you want to cuff?\"Starla holstered her weapon, and pulled her cuffs out as she stepped behind the man. As soon as she had her hands on him, he began to fight. She had him on the floor an instant later.\"You want to fight with me?\" Starla pulled his arm further behind him.The man winced, \"No, no, ma'am, I won't fight with you anymore.\"\"Give me your other hand!\" Starla barked, to which the man immediately brought his other hand behind him. She patted him down and removed all his belongings from his pockets, and placing the contents on the floor by his head. “He doesn’t have any more weapons.”Lane got on the radio to tell everyone the scene was secure, and the suspect was in custody, and requested officers meet the victims at the rear of the business near their patrol car.This is the beginning of the Agency Series, hopefully I can continue to write more stories along this line and develop the characters into a continued long lasting adventure of wonderful stories of the Agency.Curtis Hawk, Author" ]

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[ "Golf Course Architecture", ", Second Edition is fully updated with more than fifty percent new material, including more than twenty-five recent innovations in the golf industry. Revealing both the art and science of golf course architecture, it takes readers inside the designer’s mind through each step to designing a golf green, golf hole, and golf course. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, course maps, and drawings, this Second Edition explains the roots of ugliness and sources of beauty in courses, how the landscape communicates, and the connection between golfers and golf courses.", "Golf Course Architecture", ", Second Edition provides a wealth of accessible and helpful information on golf course architecture chronicling every facet of designing, building, renovating, and restoring a golf course." ]

[ "From the Inside Flap", "The bestselling \"bible\" of golf architecture—revised and updated", "Golf Course Architecture, Second Edition", "is fully updated with more than fifty percent new material, including more than twenty-five recent innovations in the golf industry. Revealing both the art and science of golf course architecture, it takes readers inside the designer's mind through each step to designing a golf green, golf hole, and golf course. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, course maps, and drawings, this", "Second Edition", "explains the roots of ugliness and sources of beauty in courses, how the landscape communicates, and the connection between golfers and golf courses.", "Golf Course Architecture, Second Edition", "provides a wealth of accessible and helpful information on golf course architecture—from its earliest beginnings with Old Tom Morris to modern architectural design—chronicling every facet of designing, building, renovating, and restoring a golf course. In a refreshingly frank style, this new edition explains:", "Tee, green, and bunker construction", "Tee, green, and bunker construction", "Turfgrass establishment", "Turfgrass establishment", "Design theory", "Design theory", "Trends and techniques for drainage and irrigation", "Trends and techniques for drainage and irrigation", "Golf Course Architecture, Second Edition", "is a perfect reference for golf enthusiasts, green committees, green chairmen, builders, and developers, as well as superintendents, golf professionals, and course managers.", "From the Back Cover", "The bestselling \"bible\" of golf architecture—revised and updated", "Golf Course Architecture, Second Edition", "is fully updated with more than fifty percent new material, including more than twenty-five recent innovations in the golf industry. Revealing both the art and science of golf course architecture, it takes readers inside the designer's mind through each step to designing a golf green, golf hole, and golf course. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, course maps, and drawings, this", "Second Edition", "explains the roots of ugliness and sources of beauty in courses, how the landscape communicates, and the connection between golfers and golf courses.", "Golf Course Architecture, Second Edition", "provides a wealth of accessible and helpful information on golf course architecture—from its earliest beginnings with Old Tom Morris to modern architectural design—chronicling every facet of designing, building, renovating, and restoring a golf course. In a refreshingly frank style, this new edition explains:", "Tee, green, and bunker construction", "Tee, green, and bunker construction", "Turfgrass establishment", "Turfgrass establishment", "Design theory", "Design theory", "Trends and techniques for drainage and irrigation", "Trends and techniques for drainage and irrigation", "Golf Course Architecture, Second Edition", "is a perfect reference for golf enthusiasts, green committees, green chairmen, builders, and developers, as well as superintendents, golf professionals, and course managers.", "About the Author", "D", "R", ". MICHAEL J. HURDZAN", "is one of America's most respected golf course designers. A past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, he holds a PhD in environmental plant physiology studies from the University of Vermont. He has led his Ohio-based firm to design more than 250 new golf courses in North America and internationally, as well as remodel hundreds of U.S. course layouts. He is the author of the definitive book,", "Golf Greens", "(also from Wiley) and is acknowledged as an innovator in design techniques for lowering construction costs and improving maintainability of golf courses. His Widow's Walk Golf Course, Scituate, Massachusetts, was recognized as the first national environmental demonstration project for golf course development.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Conscious Conservation is an antidote to the \"doom & gloom\" so pervasive in modern conservation!", "Are you feeling disillusioned, frustrated, or angry about the state of our planet today?Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure how to meaningfully contribute given the magnitude of the challenges we face in modern conservation?Are you exhausted by the seemingly endless barrage of depressing news about the loss of wildlife species, destruction of native habitat, and human-induced stress globally?Do you wish to see positive change that will protect wildlife, preserve biodiversity, and enhance ecohealth globally?", "If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book is for you.", "Conscious Conservation will help you transform both your perception of as well as your approach to conservation by focusing first on creating the inner shifts necessary to transform the challenges you face as a conservationist. By transforming your mindset and approach through Conscious Conservation, you will help to create the world you wish to see through the power of inspiration rather than through force.Conscious Conservation will lead you through three significant shifts: a shift in your point of view, a shift in your mindset, and a shift in your approach. You will learn to practice the tenets of Conscious Conservation, including principles such as including humans as an interdependent component of the ecosystem, and seeing opportunities in the challenges we face, rather than seeing obstacles. As a conscious conservationist, you will work with humans rather than against them to transform the challenges of modern conservation.", "You are a key player in the movement to transform our future. The time is now for you to take positive action.Are you ready to become a Conscious Conservationist? Read Conscious Conservation today and join the revolution!", "A portion of the proceeds from each book sold will be donated to support the Silent Heroes Foundation, www.thesilentheroes.org" ]

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