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[ "Have you ever stopped to consider Who, exactly, is in your Orbit? Your Orbit is your personal and professional network. It's the foundation for all you do.If you've ever been in a personal or business crisis, you know that PEOPLE MATTER.The people in your orbit will travel with you to the next level in life, shaping your world, adding to it, and if they're not the right people, detracting from it.In this fast paced technology driven universe, we rarely stop to consider who we are interacting with, developing relationships with, and communicating to. But it's this one factor that will determine how successful you can be. Now, and in the next decade, it's your relationships - that will make the difference.Who's in Your People Matter! Is a book about how to get more value from your relationships and how to deliver more value to the people you know. It's about developing more effective relationships, all the while gaining an impenetrable competitive edge!Do you have a solid reputation and a value of pricelessness in the hearts and minds of those you deal with? If not, now is the time! Who's in Your Orbit, will show you how.Authors Mike Muhney (co-inventor of ACT! Software) and Max J. Pucher (Founder of Isis Papyrus) created VIPorbit Software International Inc. with the focus on bringing professional level software for relationship management to the mobile market. The authors bring to life the power of personal, mobile driven connections, versus the Internet cloud. Relationships are not improved by a massive database of acquaintances, but by deepening relationships vertically, and horizontally, and building authenticity, trust, and more importantly - uniqueness. Are you memorable? Who's in Your Orbit will show you how the use of state-of-the-art technology can make a huge difference in your relationships, taking you to that next level." ]

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[ "A touching play, based on the true love story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Gresham. Very well written in simple words about \"love, pain, and suffering.\" Witty, funny, honest, very human. -- Ed Lee, Amazon Review" ]

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[ "PANDEMONIUM is truly a first of its kind, and a necessity for the further development of traditional magic in a modern context. While not intended to be the last word, it opens up territory that demands further examination. It starts with the first English translation of a major spirit catalogue and ends with an appendix redefining 'traditional' grimoirists. Sandwiched between these is a comparative survey of several important spirit catalogues, which is much more than 'a dictionary of demons'. Totally geared to emergent practice, leading us away from the prevalent focus on 'tools and rules', authors and manuscripts, towards a developing relationship with the", "dramatis personae", "essential to the whole tradition." ]

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[ "In", "Exploring Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology,", "Steven M. Cahn brings together exceptionally clear recent essays by noted philosophers and supplements them with influential historical sources. The articles have been carefully edited to make them understandable to every reader. The readingsare enhanced by concise introductions, study questions, and explanatory notes. Reflecting the major role of women in philosophy today, 1/3 of the contemporary essays are authored by women." ]

[ "Review", "\"", "Exploring Philosophy", "has been my first choice for years. It is an excellent blend of historical and contemporary readings on the most important issues in philosophy. It also provides a balanced treatment of these controversial issues that allows students to assess them from various perspectives. Finally, it is far more affordable than its competitors.\"--Laurence Carlin,", "University of Wisconsin Oshkosh", "\"This is an excellent anthology. It offers a wide-ranging selection of readings that are expertly edited and therefore accessible to beginning students. In addition, it is, to my knowledge, the most reasonably priced anthology of its kind.\"--Brad Rives,", "Indiana University of Pennsylvania", "About the Author", "Steven M. Cahn", "is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at The City University of New York Graduate Center. He is the author or editor of more than sixty books. Most recently, he wrote", "Inside Academia: Professors, Politics, and Policies", "(2018) and", "Teaching Philosophy: A Guide", "(2018). Dr. Cahn is theeditor of", "Exploring Ethics,", "Fifth Edition (OUP, 2019) and", "The World of Philosophy,", "Second Edition (OUP, 2018)." ]

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[ "At a time marked by strong demands for educational reform, the American school curriculum is a topic of special concern. This volume provides a comprehensive historical record of the evolution of the curriculum in America from the colonial period to the present day. The editors have compiled a collection of influential and representative documents in primary, secondary, and higher education in the United States. Each document is introduced by a short essay that discusses its historical context and significance. The result is a valuable chronicle of the development of the American school curriculum.The work begins with an introductory piece that overviews the development of the curriculum and surveys the most important works on curriculum history. The introduction is followed by excerpts from 34 documents representative of the school curriculum from", "The Rules and Course of Study of Harvard College", ", 1642 to the 1983 report,", "A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform", ". The essay that introduces each document closes with a brief bibliography, and the volume concludes with a more extensive list of sources for further reading. By consulting this reference, historians and educators can trace the development of the curriculum over the last 350 years." ]

[ "About the Author", "GEORGE WILLIS is Professor of Education at the University of Rhode Island. An authority on curriculum history, he has written several books and his articles have appeared in", "Curriculum Inquiry", ",", "Curriculum Perspectives", ",", "Educational Leadership", ", and the", "Journal of Curriculum Theorizing", ".WILLIAM H. SCHUBERT is Professor of Education and Coordinator of the Graduate Curriculum Studies Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has published several books on curriculum development, and his more than 70 articles have appeared in such journals as", "Curriculum Studies", "and", "Educational Researcher", ".ROBERT V. BULLOUGH, JR. is Professor of Educational Studies at the University of Utah. He has published numerous books and articles on public education, teachers, and curriculum development.CRAIG KRIDEL is Curator of the McKissick Museum of Education at the University of South Carolina. Formerly, he was the Director of the Institute for the Advancement of the Arts in Education at Ohio State University.JOHN T. HOLTON is Superintendent of the Appoquinimink School District in Delaware. A specialist in curriculum history, he was formerly an Associate Professor at Morehead State University." ]

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[ "\"In my view this book is an essential reference for all EEG workers.\" From review by Dr. H. R. A. Townsend in J. Electrophysiological Technology, 2004, 30(1): 31-33.\"This book highlights that current knowledge about alpha activity is as yet incomplete and thus will remain a subject of considerable scientific research. This book is an appropriate reference tool, not only for experienced researchers, but also for young neuroscientists and students. It should also help to stimulate the interest of scientists to design new experiments and devise new concepts.\" From review by Alexander A. Fingelkurts and Andrew A. Fingelkurts in Clinical Neurophysiology, 2004, 115(8): 1944-1945.This book is the first to review the whole field of the Alpha rhythm component of the electroencephalogram (EEG). It reviews the classical studies from the 1930s through the 1980s when EEG research became dominated by event-related potential studies. Renewed interest in the alpha rhythm developed in the 1990s when neuronal oscillations became a major focus of interest in the neurophysiology of brain function. Many of the later studies of alpha activity that resulted from this development are fully documented in the book.Three main themes are presented throughout the book. First, the recognition of the ubiquitous nature of the alpha rhythm such that there are multiple sites of alpha rhythm generation in the brain, many only being detected by using appropriate signal analysis techniques. This has resulted in the recognition of 'alpha activities', in place of the classical unitary alpha rhythm. Second, the attempts to use a hemisphere function model to relate alpha activity response to mental activity and inter-individual variation are critically reviewed and shown to be equivocal. In particular the significance of independent alpha components within the alpha frequency band is described. Third, both classical and new ideas about the generation of the EEG, particularly alpha activity, are reviewed and some new concepts about its functional significance are presented.There is currently extensive interest in the brain, particularly in relation to the concept of consciousness. Therefore, many chapters include introductory material relating to neuroscience, neuropsychology and psychophysiology. There is also a critique of the use of alpha activity in biofeedback, hypnosis and meditation. Because EEG research is very dependent on advances in the technology of EEG measurement, an introduction to this technology is included as an appendix. A second appendix describes the historical origin of the concept of desynchronisation." ]

[ "Review", "\"This book is an appropriate reference tool, not only for experienced researchers, but also for young neuroscientists and students. It should also help to stimulate the interest of scientists to design new experiments and devise new concepts.\"CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 2004" ]

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[ "Martin Heidegger and Michel Foucault are two of the most important and influential thinkers of the twentieth century. Each has spawned volumes of secondary literature and sparked fierce, polarizing debates, particularly about the relationship between philosophy and politics. And yet, to date there exists almost no work that presents a systematic and comprehensive engagement of the two in relation to one another.", "The World of Freedom", "addresses this lacuna.", "Neither apology nor polemic, the book demonstrates that it is not merely interesting but necessary to read Heidegger and Foucault alongside one another if we are to properly understand the shape of twentieth-century Continental thought. Through close, scholarly engagement with primary texts, Robert Nichols develops original and demanding insights into the relationship between fundamental and historical ontology, modes of objectification and subjectification, and an ethopoetic conception of freedom. In the process, his book also reveals the role that Heidegger's reception in France played in Foucault's intellectual development―the first major work to do so while taking full advantage of the recent publication of Foucault's last Collège de France lectures of the 1980s, which mark a return to classical Greek and Roman philosophy, and thus to familiar Heideggerian loci of concern." ]

[ "Review", "\"Robert Nichols' basic idea is an interesting one: viewing Foucaults 'care of the self' as a successful historicizing of Heidegger's existential analytic of care offers us a powerful alternative to the 'prevailing (Kantian) tradition['s problematic] model of freedom as autonomous rational willing.' . . . [He] provides clear and thoughtful reconstructions of Heidegger's and Foucault's attempts to develop a situational account of freedom, while engaging some other, in Nichols' view, less successful attempts by Herbert Marcuse and Axel Honneth to develop Heideggerian alternatives to the prevailing Kantian tradition . . . There is much to learn from Nichols' account of Foucault's historical ontology and how it leads us to a more politically helpful understanding of freedom. Similarly, many will be interested in how Nichols reads Foucault along with Heidegger, showing how each helps us to understand the other.\"―Alan D. Schrift,", "Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews", "\"Robert Nichols makes a powerful case for reading the late Foucault in the light of Heidegger's conception of freedom. His masterful demonstration of their convergences not only shows how Foucault's historical ontology of human subjectivity complements Heidegger's account of the historicity of Being, it transforms our understanding of the political significance of Foucault's genealogies.", "The World of Freedom", "is a valuable contribution to Heidegger scholarship, Foucault studies, and to the understanding of key Continental political philosophical concepts.\"―Paul Patton, University of New South Wales\"This book breaks new ground in an underdeveloped area of both Foucault and Heidegger studies and advances current debates within critical theory. While clearly appreciating Foucault's departures from Heidegger, Robert Nichols makes the case that Foucault and Heidegger share an understanding of freedom as an ethical relationship to our world of practical engagements. Moving beyond comparative exegesis, he argues that Foucault's later writings on 'spiritual' practices of the self offer a more compelling critical response to the problem of reification than Hegelian appeals to recognition.\"―Jana Sawicki, Williams College", "About the Author", "Robert Nichols is Assistant Professor of Political Theory at the University of Minnesota.", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "The World of Freedom", "Heidegger, Foucault, and the Politics of Historical Ontology", "By Robert Nichols", "STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS", "Copyright © 2014 Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-8047-9264-6", "Contents", "Acknowledgments, Abbreviations, ONE. Overview of the Problematic, TWO. Potentiality and Authenticity: Heidegger's Preparatory Existential Analytic in Being and Time, THREE. The Field of Freedom: Heidegger from Fundamental to Historical Ontology, FOUR. Foucault Contra Heidegger, FIVE. Foucault's \"Autocritique\": Three Equivocations of Conduct, Experience, and Thought, SIX. The Subject of Spirituality, SEVEN. Objectification, Reification, Subjectification: Historical Ontology and Social Criticism, Notes, Works Cited, Index, CHAPTER 1", "OVERVIEW OF THE PROBLEMATIC", "No idea is so generally recognized as indefinite, ambiguous, and open to the greatest misconceptions (to which it therefore actually falls a victim) as the Idea of Liberty.... When individuals and nations have once got in their heads the abstract concept of full-blown liberty, there is nothing like it in its uncontrollable strength.", "G. W. F. Hegel", "ALTHOUGH THE CONCEPT OF FREEDOM is nearly universally praised, it is also highly abstract and thus deeply contested. The combination of these factors has given the term tremendous mobilizing force for competing political projects. Numerous critics and commentators of the French Revolution noted this (including Burke and Kant), but it was perhaps not until Hegel that it was given a full philosophical analysis. As the passage above attests, Hegel understood well that the idea of freedom was at once vague, powerful, and necessary. He also recognized that modern philosophy is thus burdened by the demands of freedom: the demand not only of its articulation but its realization. Unlike Classical thought, for instance, in which philosophy must first and foremost meet the demands of truth, modernity has imposed the additional expectation that thought be", "liberating.", "In a recent polemic, Peter Sloterdijk bemoans this historical transition, lamenting that \"'knowledge is power.' This is the sentence that dug the grave of philosophy in the nineteenth century.... This sentence brings to an end the tradition of a knowledge that, as its name indicates, was an erotic theory—the love of truth and the truth through love (", "Liebeswahrheit", ").... Those who utter the sentence reveal the truth. However, with the utterance they want to achieve more than truth: They want to intervene in the game of power.\" Setting aside Sloterdijk's longing for a prelapsarian philosophical love affair with truth unsullied by the problem of power, perhaps we can invert this lament, turn it into a positive and future-oriented impulse. Can we read our desire to \"achieve more than truth\" as something other than a closure, as perhaps even an opening to new horizons?", "If philosophic activity can no longer be confined to the rather solitary pursuit of truth, a modern focus on freedom is related to a certain resocialization of thought as well. Hence, increased preoccupation with freedom has been attended by a host of attacks upon what might be termed the philosophy of the constituting subject. A movement is observable in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, then, not only toward questions of freedom, but also away from an understanding of freedom as a", "property", "of the subject and more as a", "practice", "or a", "relationship", "(something one does rather than has). Once thought to designate the status of a small social and political elite, distinguishing them from the bulk of humanity who did not enjoy such standing (e.g., women, slaves, foreigners), the language of freedom was for many centuries necessarily stratified and nonreciprocal. Largely as a result of the upheavals of the nineteenth century, it is now possible, even commonsensical, for us to think of freedom as entailing a certain reciprocity and egalitarianism. To invoke perhaps the most famous and historically powerful iteration of this, unlike our predecessors, we can speak of freedom as an \"association, in which the free development of each is the condition for the free development of all.\" Increasingly, then, the freedom we talk about is a situation brought about through an ongoing practical relationship with the world and others. It is not something to be found, but rather something to be created and maintained with others.", "Along with this shift in the political idiom of freedom has come a parallel transformation in metaphysical conceptions. One of the main ways in which this was most manifest in the twentieth century was through a turn to intersubjectivity. Instead of locating questions of freedom in the search for transcendental properties of the subject (i.e., consciousness, the categories of intuition, and the like), philosophers of intersubjectivity have sought to ground emancipatory praxis in the discursively mediated interaction between subjects. Such theories offer the insight that the identity and constitution of the subject is not determined a priori but rather is formed through intersubjective reciprocity between agents, an insight often traced back to Hegel. As such, the move to intersubjectivity can be read as a contribution to both of the two general trajectories set out: it ties the question of truth to the question of freedom, but does so in a manner that circumvents problems associated with a philosophy of consciousness.", "A recent, influential contribution to this line of inquiry is the discourse ethics of Jürgen Habermas. Undoubtedly, Habermas's oeuvre represents one of the most ambitious and systematic attempts to overcome the philosophy of the constituting subject through recourse to a theory of communicative rationality that locates the transcendental condition for critique, not in consciousness, but in intersubjective discursive activity. However, underlying much of the discussion to follow is a concern that, despite Habermas's important insights, no theory of intersubjective communicative rationality can bypass the disclosing function of the pre-reflective activities by which a \"world\" of intelligible entities (including the very \"subjects\" who may engage in a discourse ethics) come into view in the first place. In other words, the field of possible subjects with which one may engage is not, in the first instance, discovered discursively-intersubjectively but rather practically-holistically (i.e., practice is not reducible to language).", "While theories of intersubjectivity have garnered a great deal of attention with respect to their considerable contributions to post-Kantian practical philosophy, there is another alternative. The possibility that an ontological inquiry might provide another route beyond the philosophy of the constituting subject (and even an alternative to the philosophy of intersubjectivity) has been widely noted. Even as trenchant a critic of Heidegger as Habermas has praised the way in which Heidegger's \"postmetaphysical historicizing\" advances the \"overcoming of the philosophy of subjectivity.... From today's standpoint, Heidegger's new beginning still presents probably the most profound turning point in German philosophy since Hegel.\" However, despite the wide recognition that Heidegger's work has gained in terms of challenging the philosophy of subjectivity, the implications of this remain underdeveloped for practical philosophy. Hence, the questions posed here: To what extent might the movement of freedom in post-Kantian political philosophy be recast in", "ontological", "terms? What difference might this make to the range of practical vocabularies available to us, currently preoccupied as they are with issues of intersubjectivity? Two thinkers who are indispensable for such an inquiry are Martin Heidegger and Michel Foucault.", "The choice to draw upon Heidegger in recasting freedom in ontological terms is rather straightforward. Heidegger is known not only for his insistence on ontology as the central preoccupation of philosophy, but also on the centrality of freedom to this form of analysis. Despite this insistence, and in contradistinction to the wealth of literature on freedom and transcendental subjectivity, or freedom and intersubjectivity, Heidegger's ontological thesis has not been fully explored in relation to the question of freedom. To date, no monograph devotes itself singularly to addressing the question: what did Heidegger understand by the term \"freedom\"? Or, more generally: what are the implications for thinking about questions of freedom after Heidegger's formulation of ontology? In fact, secondary literature on Heidegger and freedom is relatively hard to come by in either philosophy generally or political theory more specifically. This lack of sustained reflection is surprising and requires rectification.", "Drawing on the work of Michel Foucault to investigate this topic is a considerably less obvious move. Although Foucault did speak of his work as a \"historical ontology\" and of freedom as a kind of \"ontological ground,\" nowhere in his writings does he devote himself to a sustained, straightforward discussion of what ontology means to him. And yet, a thinker's silence on a topic does not entail its absence as a structuring field. Animating the project of reading Foucault ontologically then is a conviction that—despite his occasional protestations—he cannot avoid such questions altogether. As Johanna Oksala puts this point, \"If Foucault's thought does not contribute anything to ontological questioning, then neither does it ultimately contribute anything significant to political philosophy.\" Since virtually the entire second half of this book is devoted to demonstrating the centrality of ontological considerations to Foucault's analysis of freedom, I will not rehearse the point here. Instead, I will merely direct readers to the bulk of the text as a defense of the importance of putting these two into direct conversation concerning this topic.", "What is clear is that Heidegger and Foucault stand out as two of the most important and influential thinkers of the twentieth century. Each has spawned volumes of secondary literature and sparked fierce, polarizing debates, particularly as regards the relationship between philosophy and politics. And yet, to date there exists almost no work that presents a systematic and comprehensive engagement of the two in relation to one another. This book seeks to address this lacuna, but only indirectly. A different tack would focus on textual traces and personal connections. This kind of inquiry would no doubt place emphasis on Foucault's declaration at the end of his life that Heidegger was, for him, \"the essential philosopher,\" one who determined his \"entire philosophical development\" (", "FL,", "470;", "DE2,", "1521–22). Taking up this (by no means self-evident) declaration as a textual and biographical problem is a legitimate and worthwhile project no doubt. However, this is not my primary interest or concern here. Instead, in a more general and tangential way, this book demonstrates that it is both interesting and important to read Heidegger and Foucault alongside and in relation to one another, particularly if we are to understand properly the shape of twentieth century continental thought. These two thinkers form the poles between which are stretched a great arc traversing twentieth-century European philosophy, beginning with fundamental ontology and ending in genealogical critique and an ethics of the \"care of the self.\" One aim here is to convince that these two poles are, in fact, connected. For even if we are not entirely convinced by the answers these two specific thinkers offer, the questions they wrestled with remain unavoidable.", "Despite this conceptual focus, however, in the pursuit of such theoretical questions, one cannot help but comment on the biographical details of how Foucault engaged with Heidegger. I return briefly to this question below (", "1.2", ") in order to situate the discussion that follows within the context of this secondary, exegetical problem. Before proceeding to this, however, a more detailed sketch of the theoretical problematic is required.", "1.1. ONTOLOGY AND SITUATED FREEDOM", "In the study that follows I attempt to trace how Heidegger and Foucault develop their respective analyses of freedom in relation to questions of ontology. Engaging with these two thinkers, I argue, allows us to develop an analysis of freedom understood not in terms of a property of the subject, nor as an intersubjective activity, but as a mode of Being-in-the-world. More specifically, I argue that this kind of relationship and stylized mode of being seeks to disclose the mutual interrelatedness of (1) the acquisition of knowledge; (2) the appearance of a domain of entities about which knowledge claims can be made; and (3) the ethical transformation of the subject of knowledge. One discloses this interrelatedness through a working out of the possibilities projected within the worldly activities of disclosure that make a horizon of intelligibility possible and thus are the field on which self-recognition and subject-formation takes place. To be in a \"free\" relationship to this field or clearing is not, for Heidegger and Foucault, to detach oneself from it through an act of cognitive reflection. Rather, it is to cultivate a certain ethical attitude of awareness within the activities of disclosure that constitute the ontological ground of the field itself. It is, in a word, to take", "care", "of the field and, through this, of oneself.", "Of course, the notion that the ethical transformation of the self in and through its worldly activities is linked to the acquisition of knowledge about the world did not begin with Heidegger and Foucault. Nor is it unique to them. In fact, as both authors suggest, their formulation of the question in this manner has antecedents in the nineteenth century. Hegel, Stirner, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche in particular might all be read with an eye to elucidating these connections. Given this longer heritage I have, at times, employed Charles Taylor's terminology of \"situated freedom\" to describe the formation developed here. I borrow the term from Taylor not only because it evokes a historical link back to Hegel (through Nietzsche and Schopenhauer in particular), but also because for Taylor,", "situated freedom", "denoted a position between the largely negative notion of freedom as self-dependence and the positive notions of freedom centered around the expression of one's \"true\" self. As elaborated upon later in this work, the move to an ontological analysis of selfhood-in-action is an attempt to displace the aspiration to both autonomy and expressivism evoked by the prevailing language of positive versus negative liberty. Instead, in Taylor's words, \"What is common to all the varied notions of situated freedom is that they see free activity as grounded in the", "acceptance", "of our defining situation. The struggle to be free ... is powered by an affirmation of this defining situation as ours.\" The notion of acceptance points to a second theme: finitude. For Heidegger and Foucault, the acceptance of finitude —in the sense of acknowledging one's factical limitations in a particular worldly condition and the fact that absolute knowledge of self and world is not, even in principle, possible—does not entail the", "end", "of freedom, but rather its", "beginning,", "insofar as this acknowledgment provides the starting point for an ethical transformation of one's", "mode", "or", "style", "of being within these conditions. In concluding chapters, I will describe and defend this transformation as a", "spiritual", "one.", "The reference above to autonomy and expressivism speaks to the need to articulate what we mean by situated freedom in relation to its historical alternatives. To better arrange the field on which this discussion takes place, it is helpful therefore to sketch some alternative discourses of freedom against which Heidegger and Foucault are working.", "At the outset of this chapter, I mentioned that the discussion of freedom in Heidegger and Foucault is very much set against a larger backdrop of the philosophy of the constituting subject. This philosophical backdrop owes much to Descartes and Kant in particular, about whom we will have more to say in later chapters. For now, however, it is important to note the interrelationship between a certain conception of transcendental subjectivity and a corresponding understanding of freedom as autonomy, developed most fully and most influentially by Kant. In the brief outline that follows, I draw most extensively upon Kant, not because he is the exclusive contributor to the philosophical traditions I am attempting to sketch, but because Kant remains the single most important figure in relation to whom Heidegger and Foucault position their respective work on freedom.", "(Continues...)", "Excerpted from", "The World of Freedom", "by", "Robert Nichols", ". Copyright © 2014 Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University. Excerpted by permission of STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site.", "Read more" ]

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[ "Every day there are millions of dollars in non performing mortgage debt that is traded between banks, hedge funds, online exchanges and note buyers. It is a fascinating and elusive market in which debt is sold for pennies on the dollar. Why do banks sell these loans for such a discount to face value? What is in it for the and how do individuals who buy these loans protect themselves from buying the bank's garbage? When Dean Anastos and Ricky Brava started in the business in the last decade, a how to guide on buying mortgage bank notes didn't exist. There were plenty of books and courses written about seller financed notes but nothing that catered specifically to the retail note buyer targeting bank originated notes. The way they learned the business was through the old fashioned trial and error method. With a combined 16 years of direct mortgage bank note experience and another 10 years of real estate experience, Dean and Ricky release their privileged information and experience to the public through this book." ]

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[ "LEARN HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL WITH THIS COMPLETE, PRACTICAL COURSE.", "Designed to take you from the moment you first put pen to paper right through to the process of contacting publishers (or uploading an ebook file) and promoting your book, this is the most important book on writing that you'll ever read. It introduces you to the craft of fiction writing, the art of words and the way in which to use them. It gives you inspiration, ideas and practical advice.It gives you the background and the skills you'll need to succeed.Unlike other books on the market, however, it also helps you begin to critique your own work, meaning that at every step of the writing process you'll be producing the best art you can. There are plenty of other essential writing tools in this book, as well, including techniques for overcoming writer's block; with nearly a quarter of the book focussing on how to get published, how to publish yourself, which courses you do - and don't - need, the nuts and bolts of competitions and festivals and the importance of social media, this really is the most comprehensive companion to the subject available.", "ABOUT THE SERIES", "The", "Teach Yourself", "Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share." ]

[ "About the Author", "Will Buckingham is a writer, philosopher and Reader in Creative Writing at De Montfort University. He writes mainly fiction, philosophy and books for children - his first novel was published by Tindal Street Press and he has since published two philosophy books, a second novel and a children's picture book." ]

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[ "Enchant yourself with over 145+ Christmas Cards-themed imagesA carefully hand-curated book of Vintage Christmas Cards Ephemera. These gorgeous images are sure to elevate any of your holiday projects. Excellent for Junk Journals, Decoupage, Scrapbooking, Card Making, Collage, and other Mixed Media Crafts.", "18 sheets Of Ephemera Pieces", "18 sheets Of Ephemera Pieces", "8.5x11\"", "8.5x11\"", "Richly colored", "Richly colored", "3 sheets Of Ephemera Pages", "3 sheets Of Ephemera Pages", "Enjoy all of the vintage goodness in your next creation. Pick up your copy of Christmas Cards Ephemera" ]

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

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[ "Books", "Self-Help" ]

[ "The next world war has started, and a force called Dark Energy is fueling it. In the search for power and destruction, a Russian leader, Jopson, is attempting to end the universe as we know it. Slowly attempting to take over Europe and Asia with his allies of terrestrial and extra-terrestrial beings, no one can stop him. No one but five rejects, America's military, and their allies. This group of people has been powered by Dark Energy abilities to try and defeat Jopson. The fate of all life depends on it." ]

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

[ "Late one night in August 1934, following a yearlong spree of bank robberies across the Midwest, Jason and Whit Fireson are forced into a police shootout and die...for the first time.Now it appears that the bank robbers known as the Firefly Brothers by an admiring public have at last met their end in a hail of bullets. Jason and Whit's lovers-Darcy, a wealthy socialite, and Veronica, a hardened survivor-struggle between grief and an unyielding belief that the Firesons have survived. While they and the Firesons' stunned mother and straight-arrow third son wade through conflicting police reports and press accounts, wild rumors spread that the bandits are still at large. Through it all, the Firefly Brothers remain as charismatic, unflappable, and as mythical as the American Dream itself, racing to find the women they love and make sense of a world in which all has come unmoored. Complete with kidnappings and gangsters, heiresses and speakeasies, The Many Deaths of the Firefly Brothers is an imaginative and spirited saga about what happens when you are hopelessly outgunned-and a masterly tale of hardship, redemption, and love that transcends death." ]

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

[ "In the 1930s two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school — an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. In this multi award-winning book, Native American artist Judith Lowry’s illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys’ journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture." ]

[ "Review", "\"The artist and author have brought a little-known chapter of history to children's attention, and have done so in an appealing way. The colorful paintings and intelligent text tell a loving story. . . A welcome title.\" --", "School Library Journal", "\"Poetic drawings illustrate both the excitement of the adventure and the spiritual side of the boys' life, as the elements of their culture call to them. Winning readers' sympathies from the outset is the comparison of the clocks, classrooms, and uniforms of boarding school with indigenous customs. . . The ending is perfect.\" --", "Kirkus Reviews", "American Book Award, Before Columbus Foundation Skipping Stones Honor Award, Skipping Stones Magazine", "About the Author", "Chiori Santiago", "was an accomplished journalist who wrote for national magazines about the art, music and family life of people from many parts of the world. Always active in community affairs, she was also an arts and music commentator for public television and radio. Chiori died in 2007.", "Judith Lowry", "is a nationally exhibited painter of Mountain Maidu, Hamawi Pit-River, and Australian descent. Considered one of California's premiere contemporary Native American artists, she is inspired by the stories passed down in her family. Judith lives in Nevada City, California." ]

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[ "A collection of nine original stories about beautiful and energetic princesses clever enough to cope with the likes of dragons, evil curses, and handsome princes." ]

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[ "In this refreshingly comedic mystery, Stella Clark isn't your average private investigator. She's psychic, haphazard, and has a beacon for attracting the strange. After beginning the forbidden search for the serial killer that murdered her mother, she finds herself wrapped up with a brooding internationally wanted art thief, space demons, tomato sauce seances, and a state of constantly craving tacos. With sarcasm as the extent of her coping skills, this sassy twenty three year old finds herself in some questionable situations but her wit ensures there's never a dull moment." ]

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[ "Rose Emma Parmlee reflects on her 90 years as she compiles a diary that she began in her youth. As she records the migration of a family from England, to the new England, to Iowa, Rose exposes a family's deepest secrets, including her own unrecoverable relationship with her mother, cousins a bit too close by blood and water, and an entire lineage her siblings never knew. Through an elegantly accessible, minimalist style, like the silence and whispers of all dark secrets, Rose takes the reader into her confidence to join an epistolary journey through intricate relationships, complicated ancestries, and intertwining lives that shaped a watershed and every woman's place within it." ]

[ "Review", "\"Magnificent.\" ~", "Ellen Tsagaris, The Subversion of Romance in the Novels of Barbara Pym", "\"Robin Throne's debut novel--written in a minimalist, poetic style--tells the story of a family's migration from the old world to the new, with final settlement in Iowa. Documenting that history, a ninety-year-old matriarch uncovers dark family secrets, submerged like 'mudpuppies, the great river bottom feeders' (43). A work of alternative historical fiction, Her Kind is an enjoyable, riveting read!\"  ~", "Nancy Ann Schaefer, In Search of Lode", "From the Author", "2010 Literary Fiction Award, The Writer's Well" ]

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

[ "The rugged Maine seacoast is the setting for a tale of a husband and wife whose very contemporary children drive them to seek solutions to their domestic problems in every available resource" ]

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[ "On December 21, 1980, the author, a morally insane, drug-addicted surgeon hit bottom. Guilty of fraudulent research, he finds himself reduced to a terrified non-entity in a barred bedlam oiled by a system bent on destroying the things that once defined human beings. There, he endures the angst of withdrawal and the savage revenge of a fellow con that had once been the target of the doctor’s ignorant, racist tongue. Prison, however, turns out to be less a punishment than a restorative sanctuary, for there, guided by a notorious Black Panther and a wise rabbi, he confronts a soul overburdened with contemptible sin. Set free by the truth, he becomes humanized and ultimately rejoices in the glory of redemption and resurrection. Interjected between the prison scenes, the author recounts the intimate details that spawned a personality destined for tragedy. He speaks of a childhood spent in a house of horrors, of an adolescence spent slaving in a sweatbox of a bakery, of an obtuse alcoholic father, and an abusive perfunctory mother who, with every other breath, cleverly brainwashes him into presuming he wants to become a doctor. Ill-prepared for college, he resorts to drugs and duplicity in order to propel himself to the top of his class and through the doors of the Kafkaesque training grounds of medicine. His malignant idiosyncrasies carry over into his private practice, causing it to turn into a chaos, which, thanks to a profession gripped by a conspiracy of silence, is allowed to endure for almost a decade. It was not until he cripples a myriad of lives—including those closest to him—that his scalpel is finally taken out of his trembling hands. In need of money, he offers to perform clinical trials on experimental drugs for several pharmaceutical firms. Having no patients, however, to participate in the trials, he invents them and makes a go of it until the Food and Drug Administration stumbles upon his spurious dealings. Striving to thwart their efforts, the author engages in a series of reckless, self-destructive schemes; one of which—the use of drugs and alcohol to beguile his assistant into taking responsibility for his evil—proves tragic. In an Afterword bearing on the portentous problem of Janus doctors, the author discloses that more or less 15 percent of doctors are, at any one time, addicted to alcohol, to other drugs, or to both. And, probably, because of it, kill more people than motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer, or AIDS. He discusses why the problem remains unchecked, and proffers a prescription for its solution." ]

[ "About the Author", "James J. Scheiner, M.D. is by no means your conventional practitioner of medicine. An orthopedic surgeon for over 30 years, he graduated with honors and a Phi Beta Kappa key from the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences and with honors from its College of Medicine. As a result of his academic achievement, he was felt by many to be destined for greatness. Early on, however, he became a drug addict, and instead of a medical messiah, became a medical pariah--a Janus Doctor. Like most addicted physicians he was able to practice surreptitiously for many years, lecturing and performing surgery at various prestigious medical institutions that included Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, and the Texas Medical Center. Ultimately, however, he ended up practicing in shoddy facilities and performing spurious research. His addiction also led him to a federal penitentiary where he was surprised to find himself the only physician among thousands of inmates, most serving time for drug-related crimes. It was quite obvious that, unlike drug offenders in the general population, addicted physicians were rarely punished. In an attempt to mitigate the guilt he harbored over his ruined life, and the hurt he had imposed on so many, Dr. Scheiner, upon his release from prison, devoted himself to an intense investigation into the problem of the physician addict. He uncovered a great deal of startling facts and figures regarding the use of alcohol and drugs by physicians and why it continues--unabated and unreported. Unfortunately, much of this information has never reached the general public who, even today, remain ignorant of the pervasiveness of the problem. Dr. Scheiner is deeply concerned over the deception as well as the real and potential maltreatment of the sick and injured by Janus doctors. He is confident, however, that this problem can be corrected. The initial step, of course, is to inform the general public and healthcare professionals of its ubiquitousness and of its jeopardy. And who better to give an account of an addicted physician than one who has lived it, has been ruined by it, has paid for it, and is sorry for it, but above all, desperate to prevent others from following in his bloodied footsteps." ]

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

[ "“I’m still trying to sort out my emotions after finishing this book. The ending was totally not what I expected. At first I was angry, but as I sat and thought about the book as a whole, I realized that it was an incredibly clever read.The ending had a significant impact on me, stressing me out. I experienced a wave of different emotions, each having a profound influence on my sleep. The next morning I was still going back and forth as to whether or not I actually liked the book. In fact, I went back and forth on my opinion for hours.In the end I thought Brooks did a wonderful job. Not many novels allow you to feel so many different emotions. I went from annoyance, to shock, to anger, and finally clarity about the situation. How many authors are able to bring out so many emotions from their readers?”—", "Goodreads Reviewer", "A one-of-kind thriller that takes place during the biggest annual cycling race—The Tour de France21 Days of exhilarating action A covenant jersey being battled over by teammatesA young man struggling with internal demons When Nick Carney is asked to ride the Tour de France in support of his teammate, and last year's winner, Jack Bomber, he never imagined he would be in the yellow jersey after the prologue. Now he has to contend with tension building within the team. Jack will do whatever is necessary to win, but at what cost to Nick. Each stage proves to be a battleground between the two men. The physical and mental toll to win the Tour is hard enough. When the competition comes from within your own team it’s only a matter of time until the Team Director must make difficult choices—a side must be taken—there can only be one winner.Is Nick capable of keeping the yellow jersey until the final stage to become one of the youngest riders in history to win the Tour? Will Nick be able to overcome the dark thoughts that alter his perception of reality and threaten to ruin him? Who will end up with the final yellow jersey?", "The road to glory doesn't always lead to victory" ]

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[ "We must strenuously push toward our cosmic destiny among the stars. Beginning to expand beyond the Earth before it’s too late is our most important task at this moment in history. Many actors have important roles to play, and there’s room for everyone. Spaceflight will also help find viable solutions for current developmental, environmental, and social problems.", "But the road to the stars is full of impediments and roadblocks. We will not advance as fast as we wish. Therefore we must keep our mood strenuous and our drive strong. We need an optimistic spaceflight culture oriented to the future, with energizing visions of interplanetary, interstellar, and cosmic futures. We also need a futurist space philosophy." ]

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

[ "When Nicole Snow finds a box of relics in her great-grandmother's attic, she sends the box of mementos to a transcriptionist who attempts to compile them into a coherent story. Through letters, journal entries, newspaper clippings, and telegrams, we learn the real story behind Jordan Baker. Her story does not begin and end that one summer on Long Island with", "The Great Gatsby", "." ]

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[ "Books", "LGBTQ+ Books", "Literature & Fiction" ]

[ "Each entry in this New Grove series of composers and their operas is based on articles in", "The New Grove Dictionary of Opera", ", that feature information on the lives of individual composers, their works, their librettists and interpreters, and the places where they performed. These unique books compile the meticulously researched articles into organized narratives, designed to make finding information as easy as possible without sacrificing readability. Each volume is completely up-to-date, and includes a suggested listening guide and an eight-page glossy insert containing relevant illustrations. Each volume is a must-own for lovers of opera and classical music. One of the best known and most admired figures in European music was Wolfgang Amadè Mozart. His short but colorful life is of enduring interest, and his works remain central to the repertories of classical music. This book gives a concise and scholarly account of Mozart's activities as a composer of operas. It includes a concise biography, orientated towards the operas; an essay on Mozart's operatic contribution and style, and the antecedents to his operas; a separate synopsis and historical account of each opera; and three essays which bind into narrative form the dictionary entries on librettists, interpreters, and venues. There is a new introduction, a glossary of relevant terms, a list of operatic roles, and a guide to listening." ]

[ "About the Author", "Julian Rushton", "is Professor Emeritus West Riding Professor of Music at the University of Leeds, England. Other publications include", "Classical Music: A Concise History", "and", "The Master Musicians: Mozart", ". He has edited four volumes of", "The New Berlioz Edition", "and contributed to", "The New Grove Dictionary of Opera", "and other works of reference." ]

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[ "This modern climatology textbook explains those climates formed near the ground in terms of the cycling of energy and mass through systems." ]

[ "Review", "`A fine text for students wishing to understand the physical processes ocurring near the earth's surface while avoiding the more mathematical approach adopted by many specialized micrometeorological texts.'", "-", "Royal Meteorological Society", "`Text and diagrams are a model of clarity, logicality and precision, sensitively designed to appeal toall those seeking a basic but comprehensive and scrupulously scientific understanding of the processes in the lower kilometre or so of the atmosphere.'", "-", "World Meteorological Organisation", "About the Author", "Dr T R Oke" ]

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[ "Nearly 80 years after his death, Lewis Hine's name is revered in the world of photography and practically synonymous with the labor reforms of the Progressive Era. His body of work--much of it a century old or more--remains vital as both aesthetic statement and social document. Drawing on a range of sources, including information from surviving family members, this first full-length illustrated biography presents a detailed and personal portrait of the sociologist and photographer whose haunting images of children at work in cotton mills and coal mines sparked the movement to end child labor, culminating with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. There are 62 of his penetrating photographs included." ]

[ "Review", "“The photographs of Lewis Wickes Hine (1874–1940) dramatically document both high (construction of the Empire State Building) and low (child labor, crowded tenements, appalling sweatshops) points in modern American history…. Anyone interested in those topics will appreciate this portrait of an American master.”―", "Booklist", "; “expertly researched and engagingly presented...highly recommended”―", "Midwest Book Review", ". “expertly researched and engagingly presented...highly recommended”―", "Cengage Learning & Gale Book Review Index", ".", "About the Author", "Timothy J. Duerden is the director of the Delaware County Historical Association in Delhi, New York and an adjunct lecturer in history at the State University of New York, Oneonta. He lives in Franklin, New York." ]

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

[ "Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again!  Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes for your textbook with optional online practice tests. Only Cram101 Outlines are Textbook Specific. Cram101 is NOT the Textbook. Accompanys: 9780763737962" ]

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[ "Rygan is considered a monster by nearly all who meet him. A man of four races he is often met with fear, suspicion and hatred. To make matters worse, his grandfather, the Troll God Turok, wants to lay waste to all nationsAll Rygan wants is to find the talismans that make up the Troll God’s prison. He does not need complications. Complications like Danielle, an elfin/human Halfling with a knack for getting in trouble. Unfortunately, Danielle has one of the talismans Rygan desperately needs.On the advice of Danielle’s grandfather, who happens to be a wizard, the two set out to find the last remaining Dragon. Things go sideways when Danielle is abducted by minions of the Troll God. Now, Rygan must lead an expedition to the far north to rescue her. To the middle of a frozen wasteland where an angry god awaits.So much for not having complications." ]

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[ "Dearest Adoration, is a compilation of letters and little poems directed to the past, present, and future. May you find recognition and comfort within these words." ]

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

[ "There has always been a \"mystique\" concerning the mysteries surrounding death - especially those activities regarding the functions of those who become responsible for the examination, treatment and disposition of the dead body. The study of such matters is called \"Thanatology.\" This book reveals the life of a person who, from a very young age, has experienced various facets of the death process including, autopsies and mortuary operations. This is an eye-opening treatise on the various activities which surround the processing of a human body for its final disposition: this book includes, the description of the normal Autopsy (done by regular pathologists who seek to learn more about disease) as well as the Forensic Autopsy (regarding deaths from unnatural causes such as suicide, homicide accidental, etc. causes) performed by a Medical Examiner's examiner. The book further enters into the world of the mortician and the aspects of body management he/she must perform. There is also a discussion about various religious rituals which are the con-cern of the Funeral Director who must plan a proper service or memorial. Body preparation is a major aspect of the morticians's work - the book will describe the step-by-step process of this function and a discussion regarding caskets, cremation, urns a cemeteries and the various types of final disposition types is included. This book is suitable for anyone considering a career in an aspect of thanatology or for anyone who has had the curiosity as to what actually happens behind those closed doors. It also serves as a starting point for further discussion on death and dying. It is an attempt to 'unlock' the mysteries of the death \"business\" to help us to better understand and accept the fact that we are faced with the possibility of death regarding our family loved ones, friends, and even ourselves. It reminds us of our own mortality and how we will prepare for the inevitable. It is also a reminder that we can anticipate our own death and realize that there are people trained to care for our physical bodies and also a reminder that we should also prepare for our spiritual departure. The last chapter of this book relates a different aspect of work in the mortuary. Yes, as in any occupation, there are humorous things which occur while working in this serious business. The book closes with a sequence of humorous stories surrounding the work of the author during his tenure in the thanatology business. These stories are true as they occurred with the author, but, it is certain, other people in this business can also relate humorous stories from their experiences.." ]

[ "About the Author", "Dr. Richard Perez has been, primarily an educator, having complete the Educational Doctorate in Educational Administration at Arizona State University. As a retired college professor of Sociology and Education (18 years), he also served a Dean of Continuing Education (6 years) at a 16,000 student Community College. This was after he retired from a 28 year military service with the US Air Force. As a young man, he yearned to enter medical school. As a preliminary to that, he worked in hospitals. In his final year of high school, he began working in mortuaries and was nearly ready to enter mortuary college when he received another calling for a college degree. It was not medical school since his would-be sponsor had passed away. At the end of his undergraduate program, he was commissioned in the USAF. At that point, he diverged from the mortuary work except for part-time opportunities which he did during all of his careers. He served as head-diener at the University of Utah Medical College in the Forensic Pathology Lab (3 years) under the direction of Dr. James T. Weston, then President of the Forensic Medical Examiner' Association. In the Air Force, he served as Assistant to the Mortuary Officer on two bases, and did part-time work in pathology unit wherever he traveled. While an FAA Air Traffic Controller, he also part-timed himself in another autopsy lab. While working as a College Dean, he began a part-time position in a mortuary as a Apprentice Mortician where he learned all the aspects of mortuary operations. When told he had to attend a mortuary college to get certified, he decided that he didn't want to move again, so, relying on his expertise as a Educational Administrator, he decided to develop his own Mortuary College in his town. His 6-year planning evolved into the first program of its type in his state. His planning included coordination with the State offices which governed such matters, coordinating cooperation with all state funeral homes, obtaining a building from a college, redesigning it, furnishing it and designing an acceptable curriculum which led to national accreditation of the school and the curriculum. This book relates many of the activities regarding the planning and envelopment of this mortuary school where youngsters can train to become embalmers and funeral directors. Dr. Perez is now retired and was written 6 books including this one. Two of the books are about the ukulele - a hobby which he has taken up." ]

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[ "In this true story the author gives a first-hand account of how undercover game wardens operate. He focuses on Dave Hall, a special agent for the US Fish and Wildlife Service, who operates from New Orleans but whose beat stretches as far as Alaska and its ivory poachers." ]

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[ "This Would Be Surely The Loviest Foraging Book You Will Ever Have!!!", "Are you a", "foraging lover", "? Do you love and enjoy", "hunting mushrooms", "? Our local backyard foraging logbook would be perfect for you, allowing you to write down the date, location of the area, weather conditions, type of forest, and various details of the mushrooms such as height, type, cap color, shape, and other special properties. Everything you might need to make the mushroom gathering experience memorable!", "It is just elegant in its simplicity!", "More Details About This Elegant Foraging Journal:", "Premium cover design, Very durable finish!", "Premium cover design, Very durable finish!", "Portable Dimensions 6x9' size - put it in a bag and go foraging", "Portable Dimensions 6x9' size - put it in a bag and go foraging", "111 pages total", "111 pages total", "Printed on high-quality white paper", "Printed on high-quality white paper", "A wonderful gift for the active local backyard forager! Grab a copy today!" ]

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[ "A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in Amsterdam, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short break.", "Whether you want to cycle through the cobbled streets, relax with a beer alongside the canals, enjoy world-class art at the Rijksmuseum or check out the city's hedonistic nightlife - this great-value, concise travel guide will ensure you don't miss a thing.", "Inside Mini Map and Guide Amsterdam:", "- Easy-to-use pull-out map", "shows Amsterdam in detail, and includes a Rail and Metro map", "- Color-coded area guide", "makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day", "- Illustrations", "show the inside of some of Amsterdam most iconic buildings", "- Color photographs", "of Amsterdam's museums, architecture, shops, canals and more", "- Essential travel tips", "including our expert choices of where to eat, drink and shop, plus useful transportation, currency and health information and a phrase book", "- Chapters covering", "Nieuwe Zijde; Oude Zijde; Central Canal Ring; Museum Quarter; Eastern Canal Ring; Jordaan and the Western Islands; Plantage; NoordMini Map and Guide Amsterdam is abridged from DK Eyewitness Travel Guide AmsterdamStaying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our", "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Amsterdam", ".", "About DK Eyewitness Travel:", "DK's Mini Map and Guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with expert advice and easy-to-read maps to inform and enrich any short break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries." ]

[ "About the Author", "Experience the world with DK Travel.DK Travel's highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries." ]

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[ "Pictorial history of Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Softbound, 46 pages, b&w photos. Covers the township of Long Beach as well as the boroughs of Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Surf City, Harvey Cedars and Barnegat Light" ]

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[ "In Bogotá, a Spanish humanitarian worker attends a funeral without a body, as a storm of yellow butterflies swirls outside. In the jungle, an English anthropologist finds a tiny peace community fighting to preserve their way of life. And, somewhere in the Andes, an Australian coffee farmer confronts a guava-throwing witch in his tree. This collection brings together 26 personal essays by writers from across the world, all of whom have lived in Gabriel García Márquez’s homeland. For some, his words are the key to unlocking the enigma of Colombia. For others, living in the land of magic realism brings them a new understanding of his works. With magical rain, young lovers, grumpy old men, ghosts, conflict, politics, heartache, music, madness and more, these non-fiction stories are at once both singularly Colombian and universal in theme." ]

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[ "It’s garbage collection day!", "Kids are garbage truck superfans who delight in seeing these mechanical marvels rumbling down the street and waving to friendly sanitation workers doing their essential jobs. Trash Champs and Sanitation Heroes introduces little learners to the fascinating and important work of waste management, and what it takes to keep our communities healthy, safe, and clean.", "FEATURES:", "• Rhymes and wordplay• Dynamic photos• Diagrams and callouts• Glossary• Resources• Reading questions—", "ABOUT STEAM BOOKWORKS", "Steam Bookworks introduces young readers to STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Engineering, and Mathematics) education topics in visually fun and engaging ways. These books focus on subjects of high interest to kids to help support literacy development, critical thinking skills, and spark creativity.If you have a curious kid who often asks, “What’s that?”, “What does it do?”, and “How does it work?” Steam Bookworks books will enable you to give them a definitive answer.—", "Be sure to check out these other books for kids by STEAM BOOKWORKS:", "Dirt Machines: Heavy-Duty Construction VehiclesTractors and Farm MachineryApex Predators: Top Animal Hunters", "(Sharks, Killer Whales, Komodo Dragons, and more!)" ]

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

[ "They're often mistakenly considered God's \"rules\"-his outdated list of do's and don'ts that add up to a guilt-ridden, legalistic way of life. But as beloved author and Bible scholar J. I. Packer probes the purpose and true meaning of the Ten Commandments, you'll discover that these precepts can aptly be called God's blueprint for the best life possible. They contain the wisdom and priorities everyone needs for relational, spiritual, and societal blessing-and it's all coming from a loving heavenly Father who wants the best for his children.", "Not only does Packer deliver these truths in brief, readable segments, but he includes discussion questions and ideas for further study at the end of each chapter. This book will challenge you to view the commandments with new eyes and help you to understand-perhaps for the first time-the health, hope, and heritage you're offered there." ]

[ "Review", "\"Packer is lucid, often illustrates well, and is orderly. A good brief discussion appears on what would be true for Christianity if Jesus had not risen. Packer also has good reasons Christians can validly believe that Jesus did rise. A number of other fine discussions are helpful, such as what heaven means, Christ's public future coming, the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, bodily resurrection, everlasting life, baptism, baptism in the Spirit.\"―", "James E. Rosscup", ", The Master's Seminary Journal", "\"Maturity in the spiritual life, like its counterparts in the social and emotional realms, requires conscious effort. Renowned author J. I. Packer gives the benefit of his extended experiences in achieving growth in Christ. Don't expect a book of doctrines that only theologians can understand. Packer clothes doctrine with practical everyday living applications.\"―", "Glen H. Jones", ", Pulpit Helps", "\"Packer does an exceptionally fine job of providing simple analyses of profound material. His insights invite further reflection, development, and discussion. The book is worth owning. Anyone who wishes to preach about, discuss, or simply reflect on the 'three great formulae' of the Christian faith and their incorporation into the historic catechisms would be enriched by Packer's Growing in Christ.\"―", "Wilbert M. Van Dyk", ", Calvin Theological Journal", "About the Author", "J. I. Packer", "(1926–2020) served as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College. He authored numerous books, including the classic bestseller", "Knowing God", ". Packer also served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the", "ESV Study Bible", ".", "Board of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College" ]

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[ "SECRETSFor twenty years, Lisa Robertson's lived with the memory of her high-school sweetheart's murder. She watched, helpless, as the fire consumed his house, killing both him and his parents. The police think they caught the arsonist, but Lisa knows better. There was more than one person outside Jim's house that night. If she talks, she won't last any longer than the supposed arsonist.DOA school assignment reveals holes in a triple homicide that rocked a small town. Katherine Winters thinks that with a bit of work, she might be able to solve the case once and for all. The only problem is the sole living witness refuses to speak with her.KILLWhen they are attacked and Lisa is taken, Katherine knows she's closing in on the truth. With help from Aidan Murphy, an employee at J. Carter & Associates, will she live long enough to find the real killer? Or has her time run out at last?" ]

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

[ "Ever began coaching a team and wondered what to work on and in what order? Where to begin? How fast to progress? Considering the complexity of becoming a great hitter, these are tough questions.", "These problems are solved for you in", "Building a High Level Swing: A Step-by-Step Coaching Guide to Training Great Ballplayers for Baseball and Fast Pitch", "Softball.", "The good news is that becoming a great hitter is not reserved for a preordained few. By following the BRS training plan dreams of being one of the best at hitting a baseball or softball really will become a reality!", "Whether you are a coach, a player, or parent looking to coach your son or daughter, Building the High Level Swing walks you through the process, systematically, for creating a swing built for power and productivity which will dominate at high school and college levels.", "In the", "Building the High-Level Swing", "series (", "Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4", ") Building Rome Series (BRS) defines a proven process, a functional path, or “road map” for the training of baseball and fast pitch softball players. A process which coaches, parents and players of all ages can believe and have faith in, even through the proverbial highs and lows associated with sports skill development.", "Building the High Level Swing", "is the most detailed, all inclusive guide to hitting ever written. Hitting terms and the various hitting strategies used by accomplished hitters are precisely defined. Even a parent not familiar with the sport can follow along. No hitting topic is left uncovered, including today’s productivity maximizing optimization of ball exit speed, attack angles and launch angles.", "Universal", "Fundamentals", "To become a great hitter, the first task is to figure out", "what", "expert performers’ do that makes them so good. The single biggest problem with developing hitters trying to learn to hit is their lack of understanding of", "what", "they are trying to achieve. If the inexperienced hitter has poor concepts they will simply get better at doing the wrong things.", "BRS has done this work for you.", "Building the High-Level Swing, Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4", "identifies and describes", "what", "the best hitters do. These movements, executed by all great hitters, are classified as", "Universal", "fundamentals.", "Fit to Player", "Techniques", "The swings of successful hitters vary substantially in many non-universal aspects. Each player has different strengths and weaknesses, physically and mentally. Some swing styles are more natural and a better “fit” for some hitters.", "A primary goal of", "Building the High-Level Swing, Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4", "is to adjust the multitude of these non-universal techniques to be a good", "Fit to Player", ". BRS examines contrasting hitting strategies and a wide range of swing options, and then recommends how to best fit these choices to the individual athlete to maximize success.", "The Plan", "Just as Rome was constructed, hitting fundamentals are taught following an architectural plan.", "In", "Volumes 1 and 2", "the architectural plan follows the creation of the chain of energy from its beginning, as the hitter makes the first move out of their stance, then link by link all the way to the end of the kinetic chain as the hitter completes their swing upon follow-through. Upon completion of", "Volume 1 and 2", "the hitter will swing with their personal maximum bat speed.", "Volume 1 Hitting Position", "begins with the First Steps to teach younger hitters, and then moves on to Stance, Gather, Stride, Separate, and Approach fundamentals and techniques.", "Volume 1", "describes the initial movements involved in the chain of energy." ]

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

[ "Fourth issue of the modern revival of the most important adzine of the 1960s!" ]

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

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[ "Books", "History" ]

[ "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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[ "Set Free to be Set Apart shines a light for Christians on the \"Why?\" of our freedom as believers, by taking a look at believers that have come before us in the Bible. The Apostle Paul knew who he was and more importantly, whose he was. Confident in his calling, he was able to accomplish the purposes of God, for the glory of God, sewing seeds of the Gospel. When we mirror his humility, confidence, and heart for God, we find ourselves walking securely in our true identity and upright in our purpose.In this book, you and I will talk about what God has done for us, who we are in Christ, and why it doesn’t stop there. We will talk about the depth of why our salvation is only the start of what the Father has planned for us in the rest of our journey here on earth. REVIEWS: \"Berry's practical and fluid way of teaching reminds us through scripture and stories that not only is peace attainable, but so is freedom. That's one of the reasons I'm a big fan of J.E. Berry. I often feel the pressure to succumb under my circumstances, experiences from my past or even just the busyness of life. Set Free to be Set Apart is one to be read again and again as needed. A great prescription for a troubled heart.\" -Shauna Shanks (Author of \"A Fierce Love\") \"Jade is the perfect guide to lead you on you journey to freedom, because she has only one motive, to introduce you to the Savior, Jesus Christ. As you are set free you will desire to live set apart.\" -Joy Anisa (Author and speaker)" ]

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

[ "An intimate collection of words, thoughts, and images celebrating the special family bond, companionship, and what it means to have and to be a sister." ]

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

[ "Best Easy Day Hikes Pittsburgh", "includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 18 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please." ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "Best Easy Day Hikes Pittsburgh", "includes detailed maps and concise descriptions for eighteen easy-to-follow hikes in and around the Steel City. Discover a rejuvenated region with an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, clean waters, and even wilderness. From a short stroll through the compact Todd Nature Reserve to a day-long expedition in the secluded Quebec Run Wild Area, this book covers the best of the best. Look inside for:• Thirty-minute strolls to five-hour adventures• Hikes for everyone, including families• Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs and children, or to enjoy waterfalls, wildlife, and great views• GPS coordinates", "About the Author", "Bob Frye", "is the outdoors editor for Pittsburgh's", "Tribune-Review", "and the author of", "Best Hikes Near Pittsburgh", "(FalconGuides). He lives in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania." ]

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[ "Books", "Travel", "United States" ]

[ "In this supplement for", "Four Against Darkness", "for all levels of play, you will discover many new character classes of a magical nature: Ash Bride, Battlemage, Dilettante, Dragonkin, Elementalist, Fakir, Frost Maiden, Greater Familiar, Greater Griffin, Knight of Neutrality, Living Relic, Magman, Mudman, Oracle, Psion, Scarecrow, Specialist, Sylph, Undine.Also included are new spells and psionic skills." ]

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

[ "One day, Lily Bear asks her grandfather where the honey they are eating comes from. Poppy traces it back to Mike’s Market, then to the honey farm, the beekeeper, the honeycomb, and all the way back to . . . bees! This delightful story is filled with diagrams and sidebars that show all of the steps in making honey and answers all of the questions a child would ask, in just the right order." ]

[ "About the Author", "Nancy Elizabeth Wallace uses cut paper, scissors, and a glue stick to prepare her three-dimensional colorful artwork. Nancy is the author of a number of picture books, including", "Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!, Recycle Every Day!, Pumpkin Day!,", "The Valentine Express,", "and", "Alphabet House.", "She lives in Branford, Connecticut with her husband, Peter." ]

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

[ "I didn’t want to be married anymore. Our relationship wasn’t the fun, ideal, romantic version I had created in my head, and all I wanted was to get in my car and drive far away from the life that had consumed me. Expressionless, I stood holding my nine-month-old baby as I watched our three-year-old tear apart the toys…again. No husband in sight and no light at the end of the exhausting reality. If this was marriage…I was starting to think I had promised more than I could deliver. Eight years later, on the back side of an incredible journey, I can confidently proclaim I believe wholeheartedly in those vows of marriage. Our life isn’t always fun, ideal or romantic, but it is truly the only life I want to lead. I didn’t come to this conclusion standing still, however. Once I got my feet moving from where I felt stalled, I found strength, beauty, and joy in the most surprising places. Those discoveries came on the heels of my decision to grow. It was a choice to work through it…it was a choice to learn what I could about myself and our marriage…it was a choice to be open to changing my behavior first. Choosing to Grow: Through Marriage is the story of how I got here. It is not a fix-all manual, but it is a real account of the possibilities. We all have the capacity for change and growth…we just have to choose to do it." ]

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

[ "Math Advantage, On My Own practice Workbook, Grade 6" ]

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[ "This concise survey of British agriculture between 1870 and 1940 shows how, after a period of comparative prosperity, British farmers faced a period of depression. The prime cause was the increase in world food supplies and the competition from cheaper producers. The author explains how this agricultural depression affected all groups in British farming in different ways. He provides a succinct survey of the recent literature on the subject and outlines the major areas of controversy. A comprehensive bibliography is provided to help the reader pursue the subject in more detail." ]

[ "Review", "\"...it successfully offers a short synthesis of recent literature for the student of English economic, nineteenth-century, or rural history.\" Agricultural History", "Book Description", "A concise 1995 study which shows how British agriculture was affected by, and reacted to, international competition after 1870.", "Book Description", "This concise survey of British agriculture between 1870 and 1940 shows how, after a period of comparative prosperity, British farmers faced a period of depression. The prime cause was the increase in world food supplies and the competition from cheaper producers.", "From the Back Cover", "This concise survey of British agriculture from 1870 to 1940 shows how, after a period of comparative prosperity, British farmers faced a period of depression. The prime cause of this was the increase in world food supplies and the competition from cheaper producers.", "Read more" ]

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

[ "_If I Just Look Hard Enough_ is a book of poetry that will stick with you. Aleah Dye captures the constant internal dialogue that we all have, veering from worries about the state of the world to the state of oneself. This collection is deeply personal while still remaining universal, allowing you to find yourself between the lines. _If I Just Look Hard Enough_ will force you to confront emotions that perhaps have not been touched in years; don't be afraid to look." ]

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[ "Many programs for outreach, discipleship, and spiritual disciplines are available at any bookstore and on countless websites. We assume that we already know the nature of the Great Commission and the appropriate methods of carrying it out. But Michael Horton contends that it too often becomes our mission instead of God's. At a time when churches are zealously engaged in writing up mission statements and strategic plans, he argues that we must ask ourselves anew whether we are ambassadors, following the script we've been given, or building our own kingdoms with our own blueprint. Pastors, church leaders, and readers of Horton's", "Christless Christianity", "and", "The Gospel-Driven Life", "will value this frank and hopeful exploration of the Great Commission as a call to understanding and good practice. Now available in trade paper." ]

[ "From the Inside Flap", "Michael Horton (PhD, University of Coventry and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford) is J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California. He hosts \"The White Horse Inn\" radio broadcast and is editor-in-chief of \"Modern Reformation\" magazine. He is the author or editor of more than fifteen books, including \"Christless Christianity\" and \"The Gospel-Driven Life.\"", "From the Back Cover", "Whose kingdom are we building? God's? Or our own?", "Many churches in America today want to be powerful, relevant, and influential in personal and social transformation. A plethora of programs for outreach, discipleship, and spiritual disciplines are available at any bookstore and on countless websites. Yet what we need most is a renewed understanding of and commitment to the Great Commission. At a time when churches are zealously engaged in creating mission statements and strategic plans, Michael Horton argues that we must ask ourselves anew whether we are ambassadors following the script we've been given, or building our own kingdoms with our own blueprint. Pastors and church leaders will value this frank and hopeful next-step exploration of the Great Commission as a call to renewed understanding and good practice.\"The best book I've ever read on the Great Commission. Mike demonstrates that no matter how hard we try or how 'radical' we get, any engine smaller than the gospel that we depend on for power to do what God has called us to do--most importantly, the Great Commission--will conk out.\"--Tullian Tchividjian, senior pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church; author,", "Surprised by Grace: God's Relentless Pursuit of Rebels", "\"Horton calls us to recover a biblical understanding of mission and restore its centrality in the life of the church.", "The Gospel Commission", "is filled with both penetrating analysis and pastoral guidance, and I recommend it enthusiastically.\"--Doug Birdsall, chair, Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization", "Michael Horton", "(PhD, University of Coventry and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford) is J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California. He hosts the", "White Horse Inn", "radio broadcast and is editor-in-chief of", "Modern Reformation", "magazine. He is the author or editor of more than fifteen books, including", "Christless Christianity", "and", "The Gospel-Driven Life", ".", "About the Author", "Michael Horton (PhD, University of Coventry and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford) is J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California. He hosts", "The White Horse Inn", "radio broadcast and is editor-in-chief of", "Modern Reformation", "magazine. He is the author/editor of more than twenty books, including", "Christless Christianity", ",", "The Gospel-Driven Life", ", and", "The Gospel Commission", ".", "Read more" ]

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[ "A Bible Study on Learning How to Give it To God. We all have areas of our lives which we are holding back from God. Through the story of one woman's struggles with just this thing, The Humidity Makes My Hair Frizz..\" will walk you through the process of looking inside yourself, finding those areas, and surrendering them to God. These eleven lessons complete with study questions are sure to make you cry at times and laugh at others as you are challenged in your relationship with the Lord." ]

[ "About the Author", "Shelley wears many hats: wife, homeschooling mom, Christian, writer, weaver, business owner,marketing director, and many more depending on the day. She was born and raised in MA, just south of Boston, and currently resides in NH with her husband, four children, and a couple crazy Weimaraners. Shelley is passionate about helping Christians be all they can be as a child of the King." ]

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[ "It is carnival time in south-western Germany, and on the streets of Endingen and Sachsenheim, Kissleg and Singen, Wilfingen and Triberg, the elaborate costumes of the Swabian-Alemannic tradition are broken out for the parades. In this volume, eschewing the clichés and conventions of carnival iconography, the fashion and portrait photographer Axel Hoedt depicts the carnival revelers and their costumes posed in front of bright backgrounds, in a forest or in front of buildings, mingling classic studio shots, Polaroid snapshots and still life images." ]

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[ "This book covers everything from Demonology to Chakra, Auras, Crystals, Herbs And Types Of Witches." ]

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[ "This memoir tells the story of two teenagers of different classes and ethnic backgrounds who meet by chance, fall in love, find their parents will not allow them to marry, and go off to college only to discover that they are going to have a child. She is spirited away to a home for unwed mothers, gives birth, signs the relinquishment papers, goes home. In four years, when they are old enough to marry despite their parents, they do. In the next twenty-five years, they have five more children together. Their first child, adopted at three months old, grows up in the knowledge of being different because she is adopted, and as an adult begins the search when her father dies. She discontinues it out of fear, then begins it again in 1998. In the same month, July of 1998, they all find the New York State adoption registry and are reunited in February of 1999. This reunion is the impetus of the story, the cataclysm that begins it and ends it both. Coming Apart Together recounts the stories that are necessarily part of any reunion experience, and meditates on what those stories mean (or don’t mean). It is also an imaginative exploration of what it may feel like to adopt a child, to be an adopted child, to give up a child for adoption, what it might be like to be another mother, to find other relatives, to have a strange adult show up on the doorstep one day, claiming kin. Though the plot creates interest, the real beauty of the text is its language and its capacity for conveying the difficult emotional paths of the birth parents, of their parents and grandparents, of the adoptive mother and father, and the adopted daughter at parting, in living apart, and in reunion." ]

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[ "Feisty Modesty Blair has wrecked shop from Chi-town to Mil-town. This broad is not playin' with her knuckle game. Her nickname should be Scrap-a-lot' from all the fights she's been in and 99% of them are over men! Yet, to hear her tell it,", "The birds bring the drama to me,", "is what she says. Figuring she can start off 'fresh and new' in another state, Modesty enrolls and gets accepted to Lane College in Jackson, TN believing that by furthering her education, she can escape all her drama. However, the hate continues and Modesty's beef with women only escalate. Modesty surely proves a known fact, you can take a woman out of the hood, but you can't take the hood out of them. Will pledging in a sorority help this young woman to mature and put behind her chaotic past? Hopefully." ]

[ "Review", "Refreshing and new storyline for urban literature! Awesome!! --Passion Readers, May 2005Modesty Blair was a trip and a half. I'm glad she got herself together. --Passion Readers, May 2005Drama filled, hood/college story that exposes the truth about college life. --Distinctive Ladies, April 2005", "About the Author", "Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Lenaise Meyeil, author of Stiletto 101, currently resides in Houston, TX, where she is working on her second novel - Vendetta: Diary of a Kingpin's Daughter. She attended Lane College in Jackson, TN, later furthering her education by receiving her Masters in Human Service with a concentration in Psychology, at Springfield College, Milwaukee Campus. She writes from experience and labels herself the 'Stiletto Princess'." ]

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[ "***Based On A True Story***Anne wakes up in a strange bed, having been kidnapped from her home. Slowly, she realizes she is in a lunatic asylum. 1885. Anne Stanbury – Committed to a lunatic asylum, having been deemed insane and therefore unfit to stand trial for the crime of which she is indicted. But is all as it seems? Edgar Stanbury – the grieving husband and father who is torn between helping his confined wife recover her sanity, and seeking revenge on the woman who ruined his life. Dr George Savage – the well respected psychiatrist, and chief medical officer of Bethlem Royal Hospital. Ultimately, he holds Anne’s future wholly in his hands. The Medea Complex tells the story of a misunderstood woman suffering from insanity in an era when mental illnesses’ were all too often misdiagnosed and mistreated. A deep and riveting psychological thriller set within an historical context, packed full of twists and turns, The Medea Complex explores the nature of the human psyche: what possesses us, drives us, and how love, passion, and hope for the future can drive us to insanity." ]

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[ "(Bilingual English-Urdu edition) Wanting badly to have a son, the Queen of Hich-Hich consults Arif the Wise Man on the matter. But because she fails to follow his precise instructions, she gives birth to a half-boy, whom she calls Neem. That Neem is able to make himself complete by an act of cleverness, negotiation and compromise teaches children much more than the expected, usual lesson of bravery. This enchanting tale, complete with fairies and a fire-breathing dragon, is marvelously and magically illustrated by Midori Mori and Robert Revels.", "Neem the Half-Boy", "is one of an illustrated series of Sufi teaching stories from the Middle East and Central Asia that were collected and adapted for children by Idries Shah, and that have captivated hearts and minds for more than a thousand years. The stories are designed to help children learn to examine their assumptions and to think for themselves." ]

[ "Review", "\"Neem the Half-Boy", "deals with the universal theme of being incomplete and having to overcome difficulties to find oneself. ... [Neem] eventually becomes whole, not by resorting to violence, but through a combination of cleverness, persistence, and compromise.\" -", "Multicultural Perspectives: An Official Journal of the National Association for Multicultural Education (U.S.)", "\"Shah's adaptation of this traditional Sufi tale will encourage children to contemplate the meaning of psychological 'wholeness.'\" -", "Bookbird: A Journal of International Children's Literature", "\"The brightly colored, cheerful illustrations ... express ... upbeat peaceful messages.\" -", "Booklist (U.S.)", "\"... rather than dwelling upon the meaning of the story, once it has been told, we follow it with the introduction of breathing techniques to lower stress and calm anxiety or anger - alternatives to breathing fire over people! In this way the children - and the teachers and parents - get to learn a useful stress management tool, while at the same time the pattern in the story is left alone to work its magic.\" -", "Ezra Hewing, Head of Education at the mental-health charity Suffolk Mind in Suffolk, U.K.; and Kashfi Khan, who teaches English as an additional language at Hounslow Town Primary School in London", "\"These teaching stories can be experienced on many levels. A child may simply enjoy hearing them; an adult may analyze them in a more sophisticated way. Both may eventually benefit from the lessons within.\" -", "\"All Things Considered,\" National Public Radio (U.S.)", "\"They [teaching stories] suggest ways of looking at difficulties that can help children solve problems calmly while, at the same time, giving them fresh perspectives on these difficulties that help them develop their cognitive abilities\" -", "psychologist Robert Ornstein, Ph.D., in his lecture \"Teaching Stories and the Brain\" given at the U.S. Library of Congress", "\"Through repeated readings, these stories provoke fresh insight and more flexible thought in children. Beautifully illustrated.\" -", "NEA Today: The Magazine of the National Education Association (U.S.)", "\"Shah's versatile and multilayered tales provoke fresh insight and more flexible thought in children.\" -", "Bookbird: A Journal of International Children's Literature", "\"These stories ... are not moralistic fables or parables, which aim to indoctrinate, nor are they written only to amuse. Rather, they are carefully designed to show effective ways of defining and responding to common life experiences.\" -", "Denise Nessel, Ph.D., Senior Consultant with the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education (U.S.), writing in Library Media Connection: The Professional Magazine for School Library Media Specialists (U.S.)", "\"These enchanting stories Shah has collected have a richness and depth not often encountered in children's literature, and their effect on minds young and old can be almost magical.\" -", "Multicultural Perspectives: An Official Journal of the National Association for Multicultural Education (U.S.)", "\"Shah has collected hundreds of Sufi tales, many of which are teaching tales or instructional stories. In this tradition, the line between stories for children and those for adults is not as clear as it seems to be in Western cultures, and the lessons are important for all generations.\" -", "School Library Journal (U.S.)", "About the Author", "Idries Shah spent much of his life collecting and publishing Sufi classical narratives and teaching stories from oral and written sources in the Middle East and Central Asia. The tales he retold especially for children are published by Hoopoe Books in beautifully illustrated editions and have been widely commended - by Western educators and psychologists, the U.S. Library of Congress, National Public Radio and other media - for their unique ability to foster social-emotional development, thinking skills and perception in children and adults alike. Told for centuries, these stories express universal themes from the cultures that produced them, showing how much we have in common and can learn from each other. As noted by reviewers, such stories are more than just entertaining; familiarity with them provokes flexibility of thought, since each one contains levels of meaning that unfold in accordance with an individual's experience and understanding." ]

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[ "In Oliver Goldsmith’s classic comedy of manners, two young men set out to woo the alluring and upper-crust Kate and Constance. But is anybody in this rural estate truly who they seem? Bawdy hijinks and popped pretensions are the hallmarks of this romping frolic that’s kept audiences laughing for over two centuries.", "Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in June 2010", "Adapted for radio and directed by Martin Jarvis Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg", "Rosalind Ayres as Mrs. Hardcastle Adam Godley as Tony Lumpkin Julian Holloway as Elder Marlow/Stingo James Marsters as Charles Marlow Christopher Neame as Roger Paula Jane Newman as Bet Bouncer/Pimple Ian Ogilvy as Mr. Hardcastle Moira Quirk as Constance Neville Darren Richardson as Diggory/Jeremy Joanne Whalley as Kate Hardcastle Matthew Wolf as George Hastings", "Associate Producers: Jennifer Brooks, Christina Montaño Recording Engineer, Sound Designer, Mixer: Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood Sound Effects Artist: Teresa Arrison Music Supervisor: Scott Willis" ]

[ "Review", "L.A. Theatre Works' dramatization of this late-eighteenth-century play remains strikingly relevant today with its satirical digs at sexism, class consciousness, and upper-crust wealth. James Marsters and Joanne Whalley lead the cast in an uproarious comedy of manners that is reminiscent of Shakespearean follies of mistaken identity, all the while championing womanly guile and intelligence. The energetic performers retain a peak level of hilarity throughout, with clear emphasis and enunciation. Divergent personas, played by a single character, can be easily identified, while comical asides to the audience are apparent by their ironic and lightly modulated delivery. Strange doings in an English country mansion are instigated by the arrival of misguided suitors whose passions are laced with bawdy schemes, deflated pretensions, and nonstop mischief. A.W. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine --AudioFile Magazine", "About the Author", "\"Oliver Goldsmith was an Irish writer, poet, and physician, best known for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield and his pastoral poem The Deserted Village, written in memory of his brother. He also penned a work of natural history in eight volumes A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, the classic childrens’ tale The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes, the philosophical poem The Traveller, and the ironic poem An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog. Goldsmith published a series of letters in the Public Ledger under the title The Citizen of the World. Purportedly written by a Chinese traveller in England by the name of Lien Chi, they used this fictional outsider's perspective to comment ironically and at times moralistically on British society and manners.", "Goldsmith’s plays include The Good-Natur’d Man (Pearl Theatre) and She Stoops To Conquer (Arena Stage). \"" ]

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[ "The Little Big Organizer For Moms is perfect for every mother to be. Guaranteed to make her life easier, this charming but hard-working journal has room for her to record everything she won't want to forget, such as her child's medical records, birthday parties, playmates, teachers, favorite toys, baby sitters, and those all-so-important \"firsts.\" There's space for mom to plan and track her pregnancy (also filled with helpful hints.) She can design her baby's bedroom, keep a detailed health journal, and hoard photographs and momentos - not to mention use the ample journal space to write down all those special memories as they happen. The Little Big Organizer For Moms comes with a back pocket and is held snugly together by an elastic band. The Little Big Organizer For Moms is beautifully designed in the spirit of Welcome's runaway bestseller The Little Big Book For Moms. Drawing on the charming vintage childrens book illustrations and the poems and literary quotes so beloved in the Moms book, this planner is designed with all the fun, magic and wonder of early childhood." ]

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[ "Samantha Alexander is the Senior Psychologist of the five Dreagan Corporation lunar colonies. She is given the task of proving Jonathan Dreagan, the founder, the brilliant scientist and Chairman of the Board to be insane. It would be an easy task but for the fact that Dreagan is the originator of all of the technology around her, still a brilliant scientist, and the man she is rapidly falling in love with. This is the debut novel by an exciting new science fiction author and the introduction to the fascinating universe traversed by DreaganStar." ]

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[ "Arthur Ransome Swallows and Amazons Collection 12 Books Set:Title In This Set:1. Swallows And Amazons2. Swallowdale3. Peter Duck4. Winter Holiday5. Coot Club6.Pigeon Post7. We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea8. Secret Water9. The Big Six10. Missee Lee11. The Picts and the Martyrs12. Great Northern?" ]

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[ "September 11, 2001, was a day no human being would ever forget, but for Karen, a young wife and expectant mother, 9/11 was a day that gifted her with a miracle. Mohammad was a man that escaped his homeland and brutal dictator to come to the USA only to find out that everyone in America didn't believe in a melting pot. Father Luke was a Catholic Minister who was losing his faith until on 9/11 he found it again in the midst of rumble and heartache. Two brothers who belonged to a Christian Rock band, who served God faithfully, began to question everything they knew. As a semiretired fireman, Steven spends his last day as a fireman in the middle of human heartache. Can an angel named Turner and another angel named Sara help this group of friends accept their fates on this day that the devil himself created? Ambassadors of Love does not celebrate the tragic events that happened on 9/11, but it does celebrate the human spirit, the brotherhood that took place in the days following 9/11, and the unshakeable faith of people everywhere." ]

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[ "Hoover Dam, the Erie Canal, the steel mills of Pittsburgh-America's contributions to industry and technology are among our finest achievements. This book, the only comprehensive illustrated history of American industrial architecture and civil engineering from the 18th to 20th centuries, is an invaluable record of a key aspect of our heritage-and a proud testament to American ingenuity. The lively, informative text is illustrated with compelling photographs, both historic and contemporary, most from the impressive collection of the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) of the National Park Service. Among the sites featured are the early factories and textile mills of Paterson, New Jersey, and Lowell, Massachusetts, where the American Industrial Revolution began; the innovative River Rouge automobile plant in Dearborn, Michigan; the Sloss Iron Furnaces of Birmingham, Alabama, center of the cast-iron industry; and all types of bridges, from covered wooden structures to the great Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. LOUIS BERGERON, president of TICCIH (The international committee for the conservation of the Industrial Heritage), has been a visiting professor from France at Cornell and New York University, among other universities. MARIA TERESA MAIULLARI-PONTOIS, secretary of TICCIH, teaches part-time at the Universite de Paris IV-Sorbonne.", "350 black-and-white illustrations, 97/8 x 111/4\"" ]

[ "Amazon.com Review", "For a century and a half, the North American landscape was marked by evidence of tremendous industrial activity, by artifacts such as railroad bridges, factories, grain silos, and hydroelectric dams. In the transformation to an information economy, that evidence increasingly takes the form of detritus, of rusting scrap and decaying structures. Writes French economic historian Louis Bergeron, \"the line is quickly crossed between the living industrial landscape and the industrial wasteland, dramatic in its immobility, its abandonment, and its gradual degradation.\"", "This sprawling and striking photographic essay, depicting railroad stations, shipyards, canals, steel mills, and other industrial centers, offers a catalog of all that is now giving way to commercial parks and residential subdivisions. Although Bergeron recognizes that the times change--and, indeed, that this industrial landscape is the result of many incremental additions and subtractions over the years--he urges that some of our industrial landscapes be preserved as museums and \"heritage corridors.\" He adds that many other industrial structures lend themselves to \"adaptive reuse,\" in which hotels, restaurants, and galleries might occupy former industrial space. Citing successful examples of this preservation, he remarks that the American public \"is developing an attachment to and fondness toward industrial monuments and landscapes, whose significant contributions are beginning to be better understood and appreciated.\" As an exercise in that understanding and appreciation, this book has much merit--and it's a pleasure to browse through as well.", "--Gregory McNamee", "From Library Journal", "By and large, humble buildings have been the detritus of architectural history. With few exceptions, such as the work of the late Henry-Russell Hitchcock and the Society for Industrial Archeology, the canonical history of architecture has rarely included the often large-scale and noble buildings constructed for industry and manufacturing. Thanks to the impressive work of the National Park Service's Historic American Buildings Survey, systematic and informative documentation and study of the industrial vernacular now exist. This handsomely produced volume is filled with exemplary black-and-white photographs of mills, dams, canals, bridges, and other structures that blur the distinction between mere building and architecture. Seemingly incidental in relation to the illustrations, the essays thoughtfully divide the topic into three sections: the history of industrialization, major types (civil, engineering, mining, or manufacturing), and the environmental impact of our industrial heritage. Recommended for larger architecture and urban design collections.DPaul Glassman, New York Sch. of Interior Design Lib. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc." ]

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[ "\"The tone hits a range of notes between Suzanne Collins' 2010 book, Mockingjay, and Mel Brooks' 1967 film, The Producers.\" --", "Kirkus Reviews", "Addie has a secret that even he doesn't know. That secret is his genome. He's a clone of Hitler. They all know it and they are waiting. If he finds out, will he be able to stop it? Will he even want to stop it?", "Maybe life is better when you're infamous.", "In this darkly humorous, coming-of-age novel, Addie battles his genes, family, and upbringing in an attempt to fight racism and choose a different path. He does this while dealing with teenage obstacles, on and off the field. At Reichfield High, soccer is war and the battle is fought between Neo-Nazis and Mexicans. A predominantly white Reichfield High has lost every game in the last few years to the North Prep, a school with mostly Mexican, Brazilian, and Filipino students. For the first game of the season, however, Addie and his teammates are confident that they will win--because they've personally made sure the lead player of the opposite team will be unable to play. Addie and his supremacist and misogynistic friends are ill-prepared for what comes next, though. They are defeated by Shaylee, the best soccer player North Prep has ever seen--who also happens to be a girl. Granted an exception, Shaylee is allowed to compete in a team of all boys. Unable to accept defeat, Addie is convinced that Shaylee must be using illegal methods to beat the Reichfield team. He sets out to expose her, but discovers instead that he has secrets of his own... \"In a book that highlights and takes a stand against fascism and racism, this story is quite relevant to society today where racism, fascism, totalitarianism and oppression can lurk under the surface.\"", "--", "Avery West, author", "\" In Farenheit 451, Ray Bradury wrote, \"If you hide your ignorance, no one will hit you and you'll never learn.\" Addie's story is necessary to have an open dialogue about racism in order to combat racism. As George Orwell said in 1984, \"Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.\" We must speak out against the racism of the past and present so that we prevent racism in the present and future.\"", "--", "Shira Potter, author of The Monster at Recess.", "An intriguing blend of racial conflict, wry humor, and a winding plot make for an enjoyable read in Blitzball by Barton Ludwig, a narrative with a strong appeal for fans of soccer and coming of age.\"", "-- Readers' Favorite" ]

[ "Review", "\"The tone hits a range of notes between Suzanne Collins' 2010 book,", "Mockingjay", ", and Mel Brooks' 1967 film,", "The Producers", ". Still, it's striking and disconcerting when Ludwig makes a young, malfunctioning pseudo-neo-fascist speak in a voice not unlike Holden Caulfield's.\"", "--", "Kirkus Reviews", "\"This story is necessary, this story is important\"", "--", "Shira Potter, author of", "The Monster at Recess", "\"...intended as a comedic parody and in that it does perform extremely well. Author, Barton Ludwig, by ludicrously stretching our imaginations and challenging our prejudices, gives us a possible insight into our world today. Many of the situations and ingrained prejudices highlighted in this story have direct parallels with the rise of populism and nationalism that appears to be currently sweeping the Western world.\"", "--", "Grant Leishman, author of", "Paranormal Alley", "\"Fans of", "Boy 21, Projekt 1065, The Pact, Clone Codes, The Man in the High Castle,", "A Scanner Darkly", "and", "Orphan Monster Spy", "will appreciate the complexities of this coming-of-age and it's appeal to sports fans and those interested in alternate fiction relating to Nazi Germany.\" --", "Avery West, author of", "If You Love Him", "From the Inside Flap", "A PREDOMINANTLY white Reichfield High has lost every game in the last few years to North Prep, a school with mostly Mexican, Brazilian, and Filipino students. For the first game of the season, however, Addie and his teammates are confident that they will win because they've personally made sure the lead player of the opposite team will be unable to play. Addie and his supremacist and misogynistic friends are ill-prepared for what comes next, though. They are defeated by Shaylee, the best soccer player North Prep has ever seen who also happens to be a girl. Awarded an exception, Shaylee is allowed to compete in a team of all boys. Unable to accept defeat, Addie is convinced that Shaylee must be using illegal methods to beat the Reichfield team. He sets out to expose her, but discovers instead that he has secrets of his own..." ]

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[ "Recent years have seen dramatic progress in shape recognition algorithms applied to ever-growing image databases. They have been applied to image stitching, stereo vision, image mosaics, solid object recognition and video or web image retrieval. More fundamentally, the ability of humans and animals to detect and recognize shapes is one of the enigmas of perception. The book describes a complete method that starts from a query image and an image database and yields a list of the images in the database containing shapes present in the query image. A false alarm number is associated to each detection. Many experiments will show that familiar simple shapes or images can reliably be identified with false alarm numbers ranging from 10", "-5", "to less than 10", "-300", ". Technically speaking, there are two main issues. The first is extracting invariant shape descriptors from digital images. Indeed, a shape can be seen from various angles and distances and in various lights." ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "Recent years have seen dramatic progress in shape recognition algorithms applied to ever-growing image databases. They have been applied to image stitching, stereo vision, image mosaics, solid object recognition and video or web image retrieval. More fundamentally, the ability of humans and animals to detect and recognize shapes is one of the enigmas of perception.", "The book describes a complete method that starts from a query image and an image database and yields a list of the images in the database containing shapes present in the query image. A false alarm number is associated to each detection. Many experiments will show that familiar simple shapes or images can reliably be identified with false alarm numbers ranging from 10", "-5", "to less than 10", "-300", ".", "Technically speaking, there are two main issues. The first is extracting invariant shape descriptors from digital images. The second is deciding whether two shape descriptors are identifiable as the same shape or not. A perceptual principle, the Helmholtz principle, is the cornerstone of this decision.", "These decisions rely on elementary stochastic geometry and compute a false alarm number. The lower this number, the more secure the identification. The description of the processes, the many experiments on digital images and the simple proofs of mathematical correctness are interlaced so as to make a reading accessible to various audiences, such as students, engineers, and researchers.", "About the Author", "Jean-Michel Morel (PhD 1980) is Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan since 1997. He started his career in 1979 as assistant professor in Marseille Luminy, then moved in 1984 to University Paris Dauphine where he was promoted professor in 1992. His research is focused since 1990 on the mathematical analysis of image analysis and processing. He has received the Philip Morris Prize of Mathematics (1991), the Junior Institut Universitaire de France (1992), Prix Sciences et Défense (1996), Classe exceptionnelle 2001 and three IEEE best paper awards (ICIP 97, ICASSP 05, and CVPR 05.) He has coauthored with S. Solimini a book on Variational Methods in Image Segmentation (Birkhäuser 1994) and with Agnès Desolneux and Lionel Moisan a book on Computation Gestalt Theory (Springer, 2008). He has advised 31 PhD’s and is associate editor of five journals in applied mathematics and image analysis. He is also the editor in charge of Applied Mathematics for Springer Lecture Notes of Mathematics. Since 2002, Jean-Michel Morel belongs to the ISI list of highly cited mathematicians (http://isihighlycited.com/).", "Frédéric Sur is assistant professor of mathematics and computer science at Ecole des Mines de Nancy and conducts his research at Loria laboratory. His research interest is computer vision, from low-level features definition to structure and motion problems. He defended his PhD thesis in applied mathematics and image analysis in 2004 at Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan. Then he held a postdoctoral position on statistical learning theory at Loria.", "José-Luis Lisani received the Ph.D.degree on applied mathematics by the Universities of Paris-Dauphine (France) and of Illes Balears (Spain) in 2001. He is currently assistant professor of applied mathematics at the University of Illes Balears (Spain) and collaborates with the CMLA laboratory at ENS Cachan (France) and Cognitech Inc. (USA). His current research interests include image and video processing with applications to video-surveillance, database indexing and 3D images analysis.", "Pablo Musé received the Ph.D. degree in applied mathematics from Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, France, in 2004. From 2005 to 2006 he was with Cognitech, Inc., Pasadena, CA, USA, where he worked on computer vision and image processing applications. Then he held a postdoctoral position on applied mathematics at the Seismological Laboratory, California Institute of Technology. Since 2008, he has been an assistant professor of electrical engineering at the Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de la República, Uruguay. His research interests include signal and image processing and analysis.", "Frédéric Cao is researcher in applied mathematics and computer vision, with INRIA, France. He obtained a PhD in 2000, then successively worked for the French Defence Agency, INRIA (National Institute of research in Computer Science), Cognitech Inc. He is currently with DxO Labs, as Research Director. His topics of research are shape recognition, motion analysis or digital photography. He is author of a book on geometric curve evolution and image processing, published as a volume of Lecture Notes in Mathematics, Springer." ]

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[ "Seventy-six percent of Americans identify themselves as Christians. Here's the guide for their faith. This Handbook was created as a simple explanation of Christianity and to help you: KNOW YOUR FAITH GROW YOUR FAITH DEFEND YOUR FAITH SHARE YOUR FAITH The Christian Handbook can be used with \"The Christian Course To The Christian Handbook\"." ]

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[ "Jumping in and put of relationship attempting to escape the jagged edges of an adulterous and fornicating lifestyle, she continued to find love in wrong places. She thought she'd finally found the one that would be all she dreamed of in a mate, only to find, he wasn't one but many. How was she able to escape certain death as it on numerous occasions stared her in the face. Relying upon her daily soaps to cover the wounds of her broken and shattered heart, she found comfort in the words of a tee-shirt it read, When the world was Young and Restless and we worried about the Days of our Lives, God said, \"You are All My Children, Let Jesus be your Guiding Light, and I'll take you to Another World\". Roll with her, as she takes you to her world on an eotional rollercoaster. Experience one event after another as you enter into her dash. Journey with her as she strolls down memory lane offering you a peek although incomplete as she flips pages of her dash allowing you to glimpse visuals of her past. Making it plain, she states that, although her grave would look nice decorated with pretty flowers and all, their for your pleasure and Thanks you in advance for your concern. Her opinion, she could not smell them, arrange them or even admire their beauty. Not that she'd want to be cremated, it's just that She'd like her flowers now!" ]

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[ "Don’t Hold My Head Down", "is a memoir about sex. It starts with the author having a disappointing, drunken wank to internet porn, and ends with her having day-long orgasms and taking on the most powerful newspaper in the country. In her mid-thirties, Lucy-Anne Holmes realised that something was missing. When it came to sex she still felt like a novice: she lacked confidence and felt incapable of asking for what she wanted. But when she looked for a how-to guide or a workshop, she found that everything she googled was geared towards the male gaze rather than women’s pleasure. So, she made a ‘fuckit list’ of the things she’d like to try – among them slow sex, ejaculation, different types of orgasm, being sexual with other women, BDSM, sex parties and making porn – and set out on a journey of discovery. This is the book that Lucy wanted to read in the first place; a frank, eye-opening and inspiring account of the search for better sex that shares her tips, revelations, failures and triumphs." ]

[ "Review", "Lucy-Anne Holmes founded the hugely successful ‘No More Page 3’ campaign, and is also an award-winning author of romance novels. Her memoir is a refreshingly frank look at women’s sexuality: full of tips and revelations, it is often hilarious and heartbreaking within the space of a single page. The author will be available for events around publication. For fans of", "Everything I Know About Love", "by Dolly Alderton,", "With the Kisses of His Mouth", "by Monique Roffey,", "Sensation", "by Isabel Losada,", "Becoming", "by Laura Jane Williams,", "Future Sex", "by Emily Witt." ]

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[ "This review and study guide is designed for medical students who are using the Second Edition of Johnson's Essential Medical Physiology in their course work. The review book contains 1,000 questions based on the text, plus answers and discussions. Also included are 62 illustrative drawings, most of them selected from the text. Other user-friendly features include detailed outlines of the chapters of the text and boxed displays containing hot topics or key facts statements.Used in conjunction with Essential Medical Physiology, this review book will stimulate deeper engagement with the text, serve as a guide to key points, and refresh the student's memory before an exam." ]

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[ "Travis and Taylor learn about soccer from Slyde, the New England Revolution's mascot." ]

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[ "This book was presented the New Mexico Heritage Preservation Award of Honor in 1991.**This is the definitive scholarly reconstruction of the \"Chacoan World\" of the 10th- to 12th-century native Americans. These tribes built and lived in Pueblo Bonito, Aztec Ruin, Mesa Verde, and many of the other magnificent prehistoric pueblos scattered throughout the San Juan Basin of northwestern New Mexico, which are some of our most popular national parks and monuments today. The Chacoan Prehistory of the San Juan Basin will appeal to archaeologists interested in the American Southwest, including undergraduate and graduate students, and all amateur and professional archaeologists." ]

[ "Review", "In this important book, R. Gwinn Vivian provides the first comprehensive synthesis of the prehistoric archaelogy of the Chacoan region in light of new information....Vivian is well qualified for the task....Vivian's perspective is stimulating and the book is a major contribution to Southwestern archeology.--AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGISTVivian (Arizona State Museum) has produced a fine, accessible and rigorous synthesis of the Chacoan World (the 10th-to 12th-c. societies of Pueblo Bonito, Aztec Ruin, Mesa Verde, and many of the other magnificent prehistoric pueblos scattered throughout the San Juan Basin).--SCI TECHThis information can be used as a teaser, or incorporated as part of the blurb:_" ]

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[ "Life in deep space could be a drag sometimes, but Daisy supposed things could have been worse. They were still alive, after all, which was always a plus in her book. Now if only she could figure out who, or what, was endangering her return home, things would be just peachy. It had been one hell of a way to start the day––being rudely snapped from a deep cryo-sleep, and in the middle of a ship-wide crisis to boot––but Daisy was pleased to note that the ship had not decompressed, the crew hadn’t been blasted into space, and, most importantly, they hadn’t simply blown up. At least not yet. So, they had that going for them, but being stuck on a damaged ship in the inky depths of space as it limped toward Earth was not exactly the relaxing trip home she’d imagined. With the powerful AI supercomputer guiding the craft beginning to show some disconcerting quirks of its own, and its unsettling cyborg assistant nosing into her affairs, Daisy’s unease was rapidly growing. Add to the mix a crew of mechanically-enhanced humans, any one of whom she suspected might not be what they seemed, and Daisy found herself with a sense of pending dread tickling the periphery of her mind. Something was very much not right––she could feel it in her bones. The tricky part now was going to be figuring out what the threat was, before it could manifest from a mere sinking feeling in her gut into a potentially deadly reality." ]

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[ "A technical study of ancient Greek painting techniques in comparison with Egyptian and Roman methods, which provides a greater understanding of the social and technical structure of the period" ]

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[ "As a trader, it is important to keep a written record of every trade. Every successful trader logs & records what happened during a trade. Recording your trades teaches consistency and discipline which can be useful to improve your trading progress.", "Book details & features:", "Trading rules page", "Trading rules page", "Trading Log:Date/Time, Market Conditions, Available Funds.Name/Symbol, Quantity, Buy/Sell, Price, Cost, Profit/Loss, Balance.", "Trading Log:", "Date/Time, Market Conditions, Available Funds.", "Date/Time, Market Conditions, Available Funds.", "Name/Symbol, Quantity, Buy/Sell, Price, Cost, Profit/Loss, Balance.", "Name/Symbol, Quantity, Buy/Sell, Price, Cost, Profit/Loss, Balance.", "Notes Section", "Notes Section", "Book details:", "8.5\" x 11\" Inch", "8.5\" x 11\" Inch", "120 pages", "120 pages", "Glossy paperback finish", "Glossy paperback finish", "Perfect gift idea for stock options, forex, crypto and futures traders and investors." ]

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[ "One of a series of strategy guides for computer games." ]

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