pThe title for A Fractal Being comes from a line in my poem 'The Patchwork Man' and is representative of the infinitely complex patterns that we see in life, and in ourselves as human beings.p pA Fractal Being is accordingly, a diverse collection of work, spanning a range of themes and life experiences, collected into loosely relevant chapters. It is also reflective of a wide range of poetic styles, from the traditional to the modern.p pI use words to share a vision of the way I see the world to empty the words from my head so they stop harassing me to battle dragons, and most of all, in an effort to connect with my fellow human beings in a meaningful way.p pI hope, in this collection, that I find a way to do that with you.p

bFor the first time in paperback, a powerful and raw glimpse behind the scenes of the Black Panther Partyb p iMaking Revolutioni is Don Cox's revelatory, even incendiary account of his years in the Black Panther Party. He had participated in many peaceful Bay Area civil rights protests but hungered for more militant action. His book tells the story of his work as the party's field marshal in charge of gunrunning to planning armed attacks--tales which are told for the first time in this remarkable memoir--to his star turn raising money at the Manhattan home of Leonard Bernstein for which he was famously mocked by Tom Wolfe in iRadical Chic and Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchersi, to his subsequent flight to Algeria to join Eldridge Cleaver in exile, to his decision to leave the party following his disillusionment with Huey P. Newton's leadership. Cox would live out the rest of his life in France, where he wrote these unrepentant recollections in the early 1980s, enjoining his daughter to promise him that she would do everything she could to have them published.

pstrongAnjali unexpectedly starts a business in Lockdown and dives into a very magical adventure...strongppbrppAnjali has a problem. Well, actually, she has two pp652791 A very mean teacher called Mr Shutgun don't even dare to make fun of his name picks on her.pp2 The problem she's been trying to keep secret comes out during the world's worst maths lesson.pp Then Lockdown happens and everything JUST. GETS. WORSE. Her problems get even bigger and seem HUGE! Like, AVALANCHE HUGE!!ppWill diving into an adventure of making lip balms and setting up her own business with her very chaotic mum help solve her problems Or meeting the mysterious Mrs Marston, an old lady with secrets of her own...p

bbiFor animal lovers and fans of ibbThe Art of Racing in the Rainbb, ithis heart wrenching yet uplifting novel from the bestselling author of iAn Unexpected Gracei tells of one woman's journey to healing and love after trauma--through the devotion of an unforgettable yellow Lab named Hope.ibbr b pbA heartwarming and uplifting story of healing, courage, love--and one irresistible yellow Labrador retriever...b pOn San Julian Island, across Puget Sound from Seattle, Tessa Jordan works as a bookmobile librarian, recommending books and poems to her patrons. In her spare time, she cares for a colony of feral cats. But Tessa's simple, satisfying life is shockingly upended after she meets Nick Payne, a respected community leader, and he invites her to dinner. pFar from a pleasant first date, Tessa's evening with Nick leaves her feeling confused and upset. After deep soul-searching, she decides to step forward and accuse him of assault. Her distress grows when local prosecutor Will Armstrong declines to pursue her case, citing lack of evidence. Her main solace is Hope, a courthouse dog, trained to comfort victims through the difficult judicial process. As she lays her head in Tessa's lap, her gentle brown eyes seem to say, iDon't worry. Everything will be all right. i pWill, who is Hope's primary handler, longs to get justice for Tessa, yet knows how rocky the path will be. It's Hope who, true to her name, shines a bright ray through the darkness. With Hope by their side, Will and Tessa find surprising strength in each other as they learn just how resilient a heart--whether human or canine--can be.br

bWe know that electricity comes out of a socket in the wall, but what is it exactly, and where does it originate b p Find out the answers to these and many other questions as you read through this book. At the end, you will find yourself looking at all your technological gadgets in a completely different way! p STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and it is not just for scientists. The existence of the whole Unvierse including us and our daily lives, can all be described with the wonderful scientific facts that make up the topics included in STEM. In this series, you will find out how easy STEM is to understand, and also discover how you can see it in action every second of every day.

pWith her sister still lost in the Forest, apprentice mage Enkarini is practicing harder than ever in the hopes of finding some way of getting her back safely. A combination of natural talent and stubborn determination help her to quickly become one of the most skilled mages on Drenius, despite her tender age. When the green dragons of the Lost Lands become agitated and fly south, burning all in their path, Enkarini discovers she possesses abilities far beyond anyone's expectations.p

pThis book is a personal story of sickness. healing and the touch of God in the life of Lillian Ngigi. Lillian was diagnosed with cancer of the colon. During her journey of treatment she caught a bacteria infection which put her down for many weeks. She developed temporary paralysis while in the ICU. Eventually she was discharged from hospital while still fighting the infection. She was on a wheel chair for about ten weeks. She has since recovered fully and gone back to business.p

Kit Adderley is the worst man in England, a bored libertine who'll do anything to entertain himself, including kidnapping the strong-minded, freckled dab of a girl promised to his partner in crime.Bryony Marton is trapped in a quiet life and looking for escape, when her awful fianc 's best friend inadvertently offers it. Everything would be fine if he hadn't kidnapped her pretty young cousin as well. And now there's a handsome young Bow Street Runner chasing them.. On the road, Bryony embraces her freedom, and she's more than willing to embrace her captor, a man who kicks over convention and isn't nearly as bad as he and the rest of the world think he is, but now she has a new problem how to convince the worst man in England, Scotland and Wales that he's the best man for her

The continuation of the story begun in Henry and June, exposing the shattering psychological drama that drove Nin to seek absolution from her psychoanalysts for the ultimate transgression. It is Nin s posthumously published uncensored diaries that will make her immortal Booklist. Introduction by Rupert Pole Index photographs.br

pConcerning biblical interpretations exegesis of Creation among Christians, there is a belief called The Gap Theory. Actually, it is less than a theory because theories are based upon hypothetical circumstances which are merely assumed conditions. This gap theory is also known as The Ruin and Restoration Theory. At the outset, the writer states that he does not believe in the so called Gap Theory. However, many fine Christian brethren do believe in some form of it. Advocates of this theory believe that there is a gap of indeterminate uncertain time between the verses of Genesis 11 and Genesis 12. The claim is that a former civilization probably satanic and possible human-kind existed between the two verses of Genesis 11 and Genesis 12. This alleged pre-Adamite civilization was supposed to be guilty of corrupting earth. The gap theorists claim a gap of time, longer than a 24-hour solar day , occurred when chaos reigned upon earth after the first day of God's Creation. However, it would be hard to reconcile a proposed former creation of earth, with animals, vegetation, and human life, because there was no habitable earth neither life forms existing between Genesis 11 and Genesis 12. You would have to assume that an entire, finished world was completed at the end of Genesis 11. There is no mention of a formed world. Land did not appear until the third day of Creation Genesis 19. Life forms did not appear until the third, fifth and sixth day. Conclusion Neither an angel, life form, or a mortal man could exist upon an earth that did not yet exist. p

For more than two thousand years, drinking has played a critical role in Andean societies. This collection provides a unique look at the history, ethnography, and archaeology of one of the most important traditional indigenous commodities in Andean South America--fermented plant beverages collectively known as chicha. The authors investigate how these forms of alcohol have played a huge role in maintaining gender roles, kinship bonds, ethnic identities, exchange relationships, and status hierarchies. They also consider how shifts in alcohol production, exchange, and consumption have precipitated social change. Unique among foodways studies for its extensive temporal coverage, Drink, Power, and Society in the Andes also brings together scholars from diverse theoretical, methodological, and regional perspectives.

pExposing your students to the rich tapestry of African American history is now easier than ever! From the earliest civilizations in Africa, all the way to the struggles and triumphs of the American Civil Rights Movement, this book covers some of the greatest men, women, civilizations, and time periods in African American history. Whether you are an educator trying to supplement your school's curriculum, or a parent trying to present your children with a complete and honest account of historical events, Through Our Own Eyes is for you! You will be able to use this book to teach your children African American history through the use of vibrant texts, videos, reading comprehension questions, engaging hands-on activities, and intriguing math and science lessons, that are designed to keep them captivated and enhance their learning experience. Start your students' journey into African American history today, and raise their consciousness and comprehension all at the same time.65279p

pbChapter 1 bIntroductionbbp pbChapter 2 bMaking Web Componentsbbp pbChapter 3 bShadow DOMbbp pbChapter 4 bEventsbbp pbChapter 5 bTemplatesbbp pbChapter 6 bSlotsbbp pbChapter 7 bComponents and Stylesbbp pbChapter 8 bMaking Single Page Appsbbp pbChapter 9 bProfessional Web Componentsp pbAppendix A - bComponent Library Documentationpbr

pAfter orchestrating a string of daring train raids, Confederate scout Drouet Broussard is inducted into a secretive group only known as the Knights of the Golden Circle.ppShrouded in a world of agents and assassins, Broussard is soon assigned the ultimate mission assassinating the President of the United States.ppBut as dubious motives surface and the league begins to unravel, can he engineer an escape from the deadly secret societyppemThis is the large print edition of Ghost Knights Of New Orleans, with a larger font typeface for easier reading.emp

No previous book has been devoted to Marine Corps armor in World War II. Gilbert's gripping narrative combines exhaustive detail on Marine armor and combat with moving eyewitness accounts, never before published, of what it was actually like to be a Marine tanker in action in the Pacific.

p Steven Rattner shows a journalist's eye for detail . . . iOverhaul iis a feast of political and financial intrigue. iDetroit Free Pressi brIn iOverhauli, Steven Rattner delivers an inside account of the Obama administration's bold bid to save the auto industry. From his vantage point at the helm of the intervention, Rattner crafts a tightly plotted narrative of political brinksmanship, corporate incompetence, and personalities under pressure in a high-stakes drama of Washington and Detroit. He also explains the tough choices he and his team made to keep Chrysler and GM in operation while working against the clock in the face of intense lobbying from staunch Democratic allies and vocal opposition from free-market partisans. br iOverhaul iis a candid, gripping story of one of the most difficult crises of President Obama's first year in office, with lessons relevant for all managers and executives. br An exhaustive, detailed account . . . iOverhaul iwill certainly be on the bookshelf of every bankruptcy attorney in the country, and become required reading for public policy and law students. iNew York Timesi br Unquestionably the best book so far about the Obama presidency. iSlatei brWith a new epilogue br

strongAction Stories speak to ancient human desires. Readers want to experience heart-stopping fear and excitement and learn lessons of survival.strongpbrpstrongHow can you write a story that satisfies those desiresstrongp pIn emAction Story The Primal Genre, emStory Grid founder Shawn Coyne takes you on a journey deep into the meaning of the genre. Coyne boils down insights gained through more than 25 years as an editor and writer to teach you Action Story's fundamental constraints and patterns. He explores subgenres and setting, and proposes a new way of understanding the traditional cast of characters to reveal their power as agents of light and darkness.p pIn keeping with Story Grid Publishing's goal of helping all writers level up their craft, Coyne provides a practical twenty-point game plan, showing how action stories move forward from beginning to end.p pstrongAction stories are part of our DNA, fundamental to our humanity. Let's learn to write them together.strongp

pSince we humans have evolved into the dominant species on this planet, we sometimes fail to recognize--and respect--the ever-present threat posed by the animals we love or fear, hunt or fight to protect. Many of nature's most lethal residents have combative skills that have been honed by millions of years of adaptive survival, and it takes only a second for an otherwise evolved individual to become a helpless victim. WHEN MAN IS THE PREY is a one-of-a-kind collection of real-life encounters between man and beast that explores the uneasy relationship that humanity has with its native habitat. From bears, boars, and black dogs to swimming with sharks and dancing with wolves, the stories in WHEN MAN IS THE PREY offer a fascinating, frightening, and enlightening look at the natural world and its many creatures.p

Every day I buckle on my guns and go out to patrol this dingy city. Out on the far northern border of a failed state, Makepeace patrols the ruins of a dying city and tries to keep its unruly inhabitants in check.

iNiiew York Times ibestselling author Lisa Wingate captures the heart and faith of small-town America in iTalk of the Town.brbriDaily, Texas, has never really been known for much until Amber Anderson becomes a finalist on a television singing show. The producers want to stage a surprise concert for one of the final episodes--only everyone in town seems to know the secret. And paparazzi are arriving. And word from Hollywood is that Amber has disappeared with a bad-boy actor. Can anything go right in this tumbleweed townbrbrWidow Imagene Doll loves her town, but without her beloved husband, life seems lonely--and a bit dull. At least until that fancy-dressed television producer pulls into town, looking terrified and glamorous all at once. Soon life's not the least bit boring as the town finds itself at the center of a media maelstrom . . . with a young girl's future on the line.

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pstrongA clever story about using your imagination, and a little duct tape, to create an EPIC adventure in your own backyard.strongppbrppJoin this young adventurer as he sets his mind to becoming a Viking for a day. After fashioning some homemade Viking gear and building a ship with the help of his sister... he voyages across his backyard to conquer the unknown realms.ppbrppThe perfect story to show young readers that you can do anything you set your mind to!p

When the bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Mieko's nearby village was turned into ruins, and her hand was badly injured. Mieko loves to do calligraphy more than anything, but now she can barely hold a paintbrush. And she feels as if she has lost something that she can't paint without-the legendary fifth treasure, beauty in the heart. Then she is sent to live with her grandparents and must go to a new school. But Mieko is brave and eventually learns that time and patience can help with many things, and may even help her find the fifth treasure.

Contains essays that convey the enduring nature of the questions raised by the work of David Brading. These essays reflect a range of his interests from Mexican Baroque and post-Tridentine Catholicism to studies of the dynamics of state-building in nineteenth century Mexico.

pEthics is a field of study that we all need. This is because we all make choices, and ethics is about the general norms that govern how we should make those choices. Not surprisingly, there is disagreement over what the norms are, but by working through such disagreement, we can learn how to make better choices.br br James P. Sterba presents a general overview of ethics, using relevant examples and accessible arguments. He takes up the question of why we should be ethical or moral, discusses competing ethical theories and proposes a way to reconcile them, and considers the relationship between ethics and religion. Ultimately, he reveals how the material discussed in the book can be used to make better ethical choices in our day-to-day lives.br br iWhat is Ethicsi is a book you can rely on to improve your ability to make ethical choices.p

The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life, shaping the character of our community and underlying issues from racism and abortion to human rights and international war. Legal philosophy, or jurisprudence, explores the notion of law and its role in society, illuminating its meaning and its relation to the universal questions of justice, rights, and morality. pIn this emVery Short Introductionem Raymond Wacks analyzes the nature and purpose of the legal system, and the practice by courts, lawyers, and judges. Wacks reveals the intriguing and challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm, providing an enlightening guide to the central questions of legal theory. pIn this revised edition Wacks makes a number of updates including new material on legal realism, changes to the approach to the analysis of law and legal theory, and makes updates to historical and anthropological jurisprudence. pstrongAbout the Series strongbrOxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative--yet always balanced and complete--discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field. Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society. Eventually, the series will encompass every major academic discipline, offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library. Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing, whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader, the Very Short Introductions series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable.br

David Higgins is a legend. He put me in my best physical shape and he educated me on stretching, strengthening and nutrition --bMargot RobbiebbrbbrbWhen I met David, I was broken, physically. He patiently and caringly put me together again. His combinations of strength, Pilates, stretching and active release ... are nothing short of spectacular. --bSamuel L. JacksonbbrbbrbWorking with DH is always fantastic because of his expertise as a fully qualified trainer, personal fitness and in-depth knowledge of nutrition. --bRebecca Fergusonbbrb pbDavid Higgins's Hollywood-tested bHollywood Body Planb will transform your everyday movement and treat the aches and pains that have built up over years of sedentary living. Once you have regained control of your body, you can live without stiffness and pain and exercise without fear of injury. pbRESET your body with David's 21-day workout. Just 21 minutes a day.bbrbbrbCorrect poor posture and body imbalance. The first part of David's plan will strengthen your core, activate your glutes, improve lower back movement and hip flexibility as well as pull back your shoulders and neck. Take 21 minutes a day for 21 days to put yourself back on the right path physically. p Combined with David's 21-day food plan, you will soon find yourself moving with confidence, exercising without pain - and losing weight and feeling great pbTRANSFORM your bodybbr The second part of David's plan is a transformational workout - a more dynamic, higher intensity exercise plan, 5 days a week. Get leaner, stronger and more toned as you follow this exercise and food program. pbFOREVER FIX your bodybbr David's self-care program is the third part of the plan and will help you treat muscle soreness, neck pain or backache and keep you on track for life. p David's Hollywood Body Plan is a unique and corrective approach to exercise and diet, based on his belief that until yo

pIn a secret laboratory called the Cube, researchers are working on an unsanctioned holographic cloning experiment. Their test subject is a soldier who was rescued from the battlefield. Severely wounded, he is not expected to live long.ppThe scientists' task is to create a holographic replica of the subject's body and then transfer his consciousness into it. But will the soldier's soul transfer over once his body is taken off life supportp

bA new and simple system to understanding and controlling the behavior of othersb pNoted body language, behavior and communication expert Mark Bowden offers a totally practical, easy-to-read guide to understanding the impulsive actions of others, along with the best tools to manage them. A number one anxiety in business is dealing with problem people. In iTame the Primitive Braini, Mark Bowden's fresh approach is the fastest and most effective way to understand why someone acts towards you the way they do why you react to their behavior in the way iyoui do and most importantly, what exactly to do about it to achieve the right outcomes.p ul liBrings new and fresh perspectives to business readers for dealing with tricky behaviorsli liExplains how to effectively manage those around you at any level in an organizationli liShares the latest evolutionary behavioral theory, neuroscientific evidence, and the tried and tested tools and tricks based on these premisesli ul pThis simple model of how we humans can and do relate to each other brings increased depth of understanding and expands your toolset to better manage yourself and others to achieve anything.p

A Harvard Business School professor's practical guide to unleashing your inner rebel - perfect for anyone who has ever sat despairing in a meeting room as everyone agrees to do the wrong thing.

p'For better or for worse' aren't the words most people focus on when they're saying their wedding vows. And those weren't the words Maurice and Ruth thought about until years later when Ruth was diagnosed with Bipolar II Depression. It was then their vows were tested, and they found out exactly what they agreed to when they said, I do. In strongWhen Love Is Angry A Memoir From the Other Side of Mental Illnessstrong, Maurice and Ruth share their story of pain, frustration and misunderstanding, but also triumph and restoration. Their willingness to turn to God in the 'for worse' part brought them to 'for better' and turned their story of mental illness to one of overcoming that which is seemingly impossible and discovering purpose from painful places.ppbrp

When Kei Miller describes these as essays and prophecies, he shares with the reader a sensibility in which the sacred and the secular, belief and scepticism, and vision and analysis engage in profound and lively debate. Two moments shape the space in which these essays take place. He writes about the occasion when as a youth who was a favoured spiritual leader in his charismatic church he found himself listening to the rhetoric of the sermons for their careful craft of prophecy but when he writes about losing his religion, he recognises that a way of being and seeing in the world lives on - a sense of wonder, of spiritual empowerment and the conviction that the world cannot be understood, or accepted, without embracing visions that challenge the way it appears to be.

This popular book explains the rights of long leaseholders to acquire the freehold of their property, extend the term of their lease, and exercise their right to manage a property.

Every time a child watches animation, plays a role playing game, or reads fantasy novels, he imagines that he actually exists in the world of those movies, games, or books and deserves to be part of it. This kind of excitement that people experienced in their childhood remains in their heart even when they become adults. This book proves that those fantasy worlds do not exist only in our imagination but actually exist in our real world a huge tree in an enchanted forest, a witch's magic shop, lodging where you can save your playing data, the remains of an ancient city that waits the last boss...etc. brMysterious solo brigade Shimizu Daisuke, the author of this book, has been an inhabitant of the world of online games. His ability to captures the real-life scenery as if it were fantasy world is created by insatiable desire for exploration of imaginary worlds in real-life. Shimizu Daisuke travels all over the world looking for thrilling moments in which he can feel his fantasy world as an actual place. brYou will surely be fascinated experiencing real-life fantasy worlds through Shimizu Daisuke's eyes. Perhaps you'll start looking for your own

pUnexpected changes have disrupted our society, causing people to evolve in ways nobody ever thought possible. ppbrppHow do people use this shift to expand their choices How do they embrace the change and let go of what is inhibiting them and find the courage to move forward with a spirit of adventure ppbrppLife has a miraculous way of delivering a series of messages for people to sense that it is time for a change. One of the many ways they can bring about and embrace this awakening is by changing how their atmosphere and living spaces communicate with them in their everyday lives. ppbrppThe Universal Design Method provides people with a new and exciting way to design their living environments to remove the resistance and create a fear-free lifestyle. ppbrppAs people embrace our new lifestyle and more people work from home, practitioners of the Universal Design Method will be able to design a space that blends their work life, home life and personal needs into one space. This includes those things to keep them safe and to allow them to play and enjoy their environment. ppbrppSimple changes to one's atmosphere can change their mindset in a big way. Areas that once brought stress, can now bring joy and inspire creativity. Once people start to shift their mindsets, they can start to see the opportunities presented to them every day and they can embark on a journey toward the next step in their lives. This gives them the freedom to create their reality.ppbrppUltimately, life is all about the journey. Joy and motivation are the fuel for your passage.ppLaura Mineff created the Universal Design Method to relieve people of their inhibitions by breaking down their fears. Practitioners of the Universal Design Method follow an approach that allows them the insight to generate the courage they need to get to the next step in their lives. ppbrppUltimately, life is all about the journey

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Charles Crichton writes and directs this British action thriller starring Howard Keel and Anne Heywood. In an American valley a flooded river threatens the lives of two escaped convicts, their warder and an attractive young girl. They escape to a remote house, but the convict who rescued the others becomes consumed with the need to get revenge on the man who sent him to prison for a crime he did not commit.

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Readers will discover the most effective, most original, and most historic flies published in the 30-year history of Fly Rod Reel magazine. The book is filled with fly-tying tips and fly-pattern designs straight from Fly Rod Reel, contributors such as Darrel Martin, A.K. Best, Ted Leeson and many others all make this a must-have or perfect gift for a fly tier of any skill level.

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This book provides a detailed exposition of a wide range of topics in geometric group theory, inspired by Gromov's pivotal work in the 1980s. It includes classical theorems on nilpotent groups and solvable groups, a fundamental study of the growth of groups, a detailed look at asymptotic cones, and a discussion of related subjects including filters and ultrafilters, dimension theory, hyperbolic geometry, amenability, the Burnside problem, and random walks on groups. The results are unified under the common theme of Gromov's theorem, namely that finitely generated groups of polynomial growth are virtually nilpotent. This beautiful result gave birth to a fascinating new area of research which is still active today.pThe purpose of the book is to collect these naturally related results together in one place, most of which are scattered throughout the literature, some of them appearing here in book form for the first time. In this way, the connections between these topics are revealed, providing a pleasant introduction to geometric group theory based on ideas surrounding Gromov's theorem.p pThe book will be of interest to mature undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics who are familiar with basic group theory and topology, and who wish to learn more about geometric, analytic, and probabilistic aspects of infinite groups.p

We use language all day, every day - probably without thinking much about it. But if you stop and consider it, language is not only extremely important, it's fascinating too Use of language is one of the key things distinguishing humans from other animals, and nearly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world. Without it, we'd be hard pressed to communicate, express ourselves, or understand others. iThe Book of Languagesi begins with an introduction to why language is important, how it originated and how it changes. From there, the book profiles 21 of the world's languages. Each spread showcases a language's history, where it's spoken, what it looks like and how to speak a few phrases and count to ten. Rounded out with sections on non-verbal and animal language, this book will stimulate readers' curiosity about the world and spark appreciation for language learning.br

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pI'm an Engineering Scientist with bad vision and...other issues, so being picked up by the fascinating, straight-forward brunette at the bar was not on my radar. But once I've had a taste of Bex, there's no going back. Except the closer we get, the more terrified I am that she'll run the other direction, like every other woman I've ever dated, as soon as she knows about that small piece of myself I'm holding back. I can't trust that she'll accept me, but I don't want to imagine life without her either.ppOur happily ever after That would take a Hawaiian Christmas miracle.p

pbBasic Trigonometry In One Week With an introduction to brain based learning BBLbppThis book is not a complete solution to all learning problems. But it is certainly a beginning in the right direction. It stands out from its competitors due to its radical approach to the principles and techniques of learning.ppThe book starts off by presenting what it is and what it isn't. Then challenges the reader to self examine who they are.ppAre you fast learner, or a slow learner. Are you good at math, or having a hard time with itppIt goes on to discuss fast learning vs slow learning, also detailing the procedures involved in an effective learning process with an exposition on Brain Based Learning BBL.ppLearning techniques like spaced repetition and active recalling using flash cards are discussed in great detail.ppIt also discusses the benefits of meditation methods to achieve a focused mindset necessary for learning.ppThe trigonometry part is divided into 7 chapters-The Seven Days, each consisting of 3 sessions, making a total of 21 sessions.ppIn addition to numerous examples and problems, the chapters contain explanations on some basic questions in mathematics like pulliWhy can't we divide by zeroliliWhy a complete rotation is 360 degreesliliWhat is the difference between an equation and an identity etc.liulpProblem solving is regarded with high importance, since entire sessions are dedicated to them.ppThe book features topics like pulliAngles and its unitsliliTrigonometric functionsliliPythagoras TheoremliliTrigonometric IdentitiesliliProving IdentitiesliliQuadrants and sign conventionliliAllied anglesliliDouble and triple angle formulaeliliTips and tricks for memorizing formulae at the end of each chapter.liliFinal Quiz for final brush upliulpAnd many more...p

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Every one of us is both a hero and a monster, and the world we inhabit is both beautiful and twisted. We are shaken by changes, losses, gains, insights, desires, mistakes, and transitions. And just when we've gotten settled back down, things get shaken up again. This is the life we've been given. So how do we make sense of life's unexpected nature, find a way to embrace the tension, and live with a sense of peace despite pain pIn this stunningly honest, compelling, and ultimately hopeful book, Josh James Riebock explores issues of trust, obedience, intimacy, dreams, grief, purpose, and the unexpected stops along the journey that form us into the people we are. In a creative way, he shows readers that pain and beauty are so inextricably linked that to lose the former costs us the latter. pThose grappling with life's inconsistencies and trials will especially find a welcome resonance between their lives and iHeroes and Monstersi. Riebock both validates their experiences and challenges them to live beyond them in this ever-changing life.

pNikkie, a twenty-two-year-old dancer performing at the Hollywood Bowl, is about to become a star. Instead, at the height of her performance, she's sent reeling by the vision of a girl and her parents being shot in a forest in 1940s Latvia. Knowing she will not be able to dance again until she solves the mystery of the vision, she and her fraternal twin Tom go on a quest to Latvia, the land of their ancestors, to uncover the secrets hidden in the trees of her vision and to find the father they've never met.ppThe novel is set in 2003, thirteen years after a nonviolent Singing Revolution freed Latvia from fifty years of Soviet rule. The world-famous Latvian Song and Dance Festival, the country's cultural masterpiece, is about to take place. During her search, Nikkie discovers the Latvians' mystical soul connection to nature and trees and the unifying power of their mass choir singing and dancing. She confronts how her ancestors' resilience in the face of challenge has unconsciously shaped her own life and how helping the dead of her vision would not only heal them but also heal and free her to trust life and fulfill her own dreams.p

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pstrongA fifth helping of Blackwood's tales of the uncannystrongppbrppAlgernon Henry Blackwood was one of the most prolific authors of supernatural and horror fiction in the history of the genre. In fact, his output was so great and rapidly produced that it is possible his entire cannon remains unknown. Born in Shooter's Hill which now part of south-east London in 1869, his father was a civil servant and his mother was the widow of the 6th Duke of Manchester. As an adventurous young Englishman, Blackwood travelled to Canada and the USA where he worked at a number of jobs including as a journalist for the New York Times. At the turn of the 20th century Blackwood returned to Britain and embarked upon his career as a writer of supernatural and horror stories. His output was astonishing, resulting in at least ten collections of short stories together with 14 novels and plays. He regularly broadcast his work on radio and later on television. His two best known stories are probably, 'The Willows' and 'The Wendigo'. Blackwood died from a stroke in 1951. The Leonaur collection of Blackwood's strange fiction seeks to gather together the majority of his known shorter supernatural fiction into a comprehensive set.ppbrppAmong the contents of volume five of this comprehensive Leonaur collection of Blackwood's shorter fiction, the reader will discover, 'The Decoy', 'Running Wolf', 'The Call', 'The Sacrifice', 'The House of the Past' and many others.ppbrpbrpLeonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.ppbrp

A collection of quotes from managers, players and other idiots, capturing the pride, passion and madness that sums up the game.

pFor a whisper of a second, Lexi Balefire thought she had everything she could ever want - the rift in her family healed, Kin's memory of their love returned, and most importantly balance between her inner witch and goddess.ppbrppBut when Diana Diamond begins her ill-advised assent to Olympus by killing one of Lexi's dear friends, it's time for the Queen of Broken Hearts to pay.ppbrppNow, to avenge Delta's death and save the world from certain peril, Lexi will have to do the one thing she swore she'd never do - find her father, Cupid, and the last piece of her Fate Weaver heritage.ppbrppThe Fate Weaver series featuring Lexi Balefire, matchmaking witch, has elements of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. Take a walk on the lighter side of urban fantasy-all the fun, but less of it between the sheets. Mild language.emp

pInspire. Uplift. Motivate. Encourage. These 116 letters written by Black women and girls will do just that! Drawing from personal experiences, emotional hardships, desires of the heart and victories our sisters share words that will help you recognize your natural beauty, remember the strength and resilience that reside within you and realize your potential and power. Each letter will meet you where you are when you need it, and help you to see you for who you really are-brilliant, valuable, worthy, lovable, loved, powerful, bold, fearless, a fighter, a difference-maker, and vulnerable, yet strong. This is who you are-who you really are! These letters testify to the truth of who you are. Read it. Feel it. Be fueled by it, then go light up the world with all of your magnificent color.p

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Abnehmen auf die schnelle Art One Pot Gerichte sind genau das Richtige, wenn es in der Kuche mal wieder fix gehen muss. Alle Low Carb Zutaten werden in einem einzigen Topf gekocht, das spart Zeit, Geschirr und Kohlenhydrate. Genieen Sie leckere Gemusenudeln, herzhafte Fleischgerichte und vegetarische Kostlichkeiten ohne Reue mit hochstens 25 Prozent Kohlenhydraten. Inhaltsverzeichnis Pastinaken-Pasta mit Hackfleisch Gurken-Ragout mit Krabben Fruchtiges Hahnchen-Porree Rote-Bete-Spaghetti mit Mascarpone-Schinken-Soe Kohlrabispaghetti alla carbonara Rustikale Mangold-Eier mit Speck Paprikageschnetzeltes mit Spitzkohl Orientalische Kurbissuppe Blumenkohl-Topinambur-Curry Karottennudeln mit Pilz-Knoblauchsoe Rahm-Pfifferlinge mit Lauch Petersilienwurzel-Curry mit Kokossoe Feuriger Fenchel-Topf mit Geflugelwurst Irish Stew mit Rindfleisch Buntes Gemuse-Pfannchen mit Cabanossi Bauerntopf mit Sellerie und Paprikasalami Mairubchen-Topf mit Putenwurfel und Butternusskurbis Wirsingtopf mit Butterkase und Debrecziner Kasseler mit Apfel-Weikraut und Meerrettich Mediterraner Fischtopf mit Feta und Oliven Huhn in Schoko-Chili-Soe Zoodles Tricolore Gurkenspaghetti in Senf-Kapern-Soe Veganer Tofu-Gemusetopf mit Mango Butterruben-Spaghetti mit Gorgonzola-Mandelsoe

brLondon in the eighteenth century was the greatest city in the world, and a magnet that drew men and women from the rest of England in huge numbers. If for a few the streets were paved with gold, for the majority it was a harsh world with little guarantee of money or food. For the poor and destitute, London's streets offered little more than the barest living. Yet men, women and children found a great variety of ways to eke out their existence, sweeping roads, selling matches, singing ballads and performing all sorts of menial labour. Many of these activities, apart from the direct begging of the disabled, depended on an appeal to charity, but one often mixed with threats and promises. emDown and Out in Eighteenth-Century Londonem provides a remarkable insight into the lives of Londoners, for all of whom the demands of charity and begging were part of their everyday world. br

Title The Gazette series.Author Henry B DawsonPublisher Gale, Sabin Americana Description Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification SourceLibrary Huntington LibraryDocumentID SABCP04377301CollectionID CTRG03-B506PublicationDate 18660101SourceBibCitation Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes Reprinted from the Gazette Yonkers, N.Y.Collation 4 v. ill., plates 25 cm

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Growing specialization and diversification have brought a hor'st of monographs and textbooks on increasingly specialized topics. However, the tree of knowledge of mathematics and related fields does not grow only by putting forth new branches. It also happens, quite often in fact, that branches which were thought to be completely disparate are sudden- ly seen to be related. Further, the kind and level of sophistication of mathematics applied invarious sciences has changed drastically in recent years measure theory is used non-trivially in regional and theoretical economics algebraic geometry interacts with physics the Minkowsky lemma, coding theory and the structure of water meet one another in packing and covering theory quantum fields, crystal defects and mathematical programming profit from homotopy theory Lie algebras are relevant to filtering and prediction and electrical engineering can use Stein spaces. And in addition to this there are such new emerging subdisciplines as completely integrable systems, chaos, synergetics and large-scale order, which are almost impossible to fit into the existing classification schemes. They draw upon widely different sections of mathematics. This programme, Mathematics and Its Applications, is devoted to such new interrelations as exempli gratia - a central concept which plays an important role in several different mathematical andjor scientific specialized areas - new applications of the results and ideas from one area of scien- tific endeavor into another - influences which the results, problems and concepts of one field of enquiry have and have had on the development of another.

Camille is a small-town girl with big city dreams who gets tangled up for life with her twin neighbors Andrew and Joseph. They get into normal teenage angst over the years. Camille and Joseph fall in love and have a beautiful love story until fate intervenes a crash her life. Camille is crushed but learned she was pregnant. Andrew takes her in and helps care for her. When Josephine Josie was born, Camille and Andrew admitted their love for each other. Camille and Andrew grow into parenthood. They put their dreams on the back burner, but they finally get their chance and takes their shot not letting go as they fought all their way up to the most supreme wrestling company giving them fame. Come on this grand adventure with them! Camille's moto I have the heart of a wrestler it is Fragile, Intimate, Loyal, Strong, and Brave!

BUY PAPERBACK AND GET E-BOOK FOR FREEThis book is written for a beginning investor, who is starting to invest in the stock market or someone who has dabbled in the stock market without much success. This book introduces investors to a complete trading system that many professional traders use The problem today isn't lack of information, but the abundance of it Why you should focus on company's numbers and not other people's opinions when it comes to investing in the stock market. Not all information is valuable. As an investor you will need to weed out the bad information, make sense of the good information and learn how to apply it. This book covers all aspects of investing in step-by-step format, with goal of applying everything you have learned to real life stock market investing and trading.I've attempted to cut out years of wasteful learning, misleading truth and false hype to provide you with content you can build on.In specifics the book covers the following Different investing and trading methods for growth stocks vs. value stocks.Learn to invest like professional traders in the stock market. Investing via fundamental analysis vs. trading via technical analysis.Finding the right stocks in the stock market and narrow down to few best stocks to investing in.Then finding true value of a stock by doing step by step value calculation.Understanding of 2 powerful valuation using calculation from company's actual 10k.How to research a company before you INVEST how to use strategies and technical analysis before you TRADE in the stock market.7 common indicators using technical analysis and how to use them to make a profitable trades.8 powerful trading strategies that are not commonly shared by professional investors that will boost your trading performance.Avoid haphazard training by formulating a plan and implementing a systematic trading guide. Items covered in this book are not theoretical but practical, in hopes of giving you some real tradinginvesting

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In today's multicultural atmosphere, Christians struggle to hold steadfast to the Word of God. Doubt, sin, and false teachers beckon at every turn and do their best to derail our faith. Therefore, Christians need to don the armor of God and yield His sword. Rich in theological history and filled with hope, iThe Sword and Shieldi reveals how Christians must embrace God's word and stand firm in the belief of His eternal promise. Using his extensive theological knowledge, John W. Edwards III shares his personal journey of faith and demonstrates how today's Christian crusaders must remain diligent against Satan's relentless attacks. Edwards examines the lives of several biblical leaders, including Moses, Daniel, David, and Paul, to show how they anchored believers to God's holy message. He then discusses ways in which Christians can wield the sword of truth by knowing God's message, living within the character of Christ, and preparing to be tested each day. In this way, Christians can apply their knowledge and discern between God's truth and Satan's lies. We are not measured to man, but measured to God's word. Find your truth within God's word and prepare to draw your sword!

EAN: 9780837163772Gross FeliksGreenwood Pub Group 1985

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. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification The Principles Of Sociology An Analysis Of The Phenomena Of Association And Of Social Organization The Principles Of Sociology An Analysis Of The Phenomena Of Association And Of Social Organization Franklin Henry Giddings Franklin Henry Giddings Macmillan, 1914., 1914 Social Science Sociology General Social Science General Social Science Sociology General Sociology

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pThe Indispensable Guide for Any Senior Looking To Feel Young Again! - Maintain and Enhance Your Physical Wellbeing With These Simple Resistance Band Exercises That Anyone Can DoppWritten by fitness expert, strongiBaz Thompsonistrong, this comprehensive book presents a wealth of knowledge, practical guidance, and an array of exercises tailored specifically to the needs of seniors.brppBaz recognizes the unique challenges and aspirations of individuals in their golden years, and through this book, he provides a strongstep-by-stepstrong roadmap to achieving these goals.brppEmbark on an empowering journey that caters to all fitness levels, from beginners to those seeking advanced challenges. By harnessing the power of resistance bands, a versatile and accessible tool, iBazi presents a wide range of exercises carefully crafted to strongimprovestrong flexibility, agility, and overall physical fitness.brppWith clear instructions and detailed illustrations, each exercise is explained in a stronguser-friendly mannerstrong, ensuring that seniors of all abilities can strongsafelystrong and strongeffectivelystrong engage in the workouts.brppIn this informative and practical book, you'll discover ppullistrongMore than just physical benefits strongDive right into the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle as you continue to age.lipplistrongPositive impacts overall strongThere's nothing to lose! From feeling happier and healthier to having an overall better quality of life.lipplistrongStep-by-step guidance with pictures strongKnow exactly what to do, how to do, and why you're doing it with informative images and guidelines.lipplistrongProper techniques to stay safe strongAvoid injuries with these warm-up and cool-down techniques to help lock in the burn and keep you spry.lipplistrongLife doesn't end after your 20s strongT

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pstrongThe seventh book in David Feldman's bestselling ImponderablesR series, packed with even more answers to perplexing questions and solutions to everyday mysteriesstrongbrppInstead of the aspirin bottle, reach for the most soothingly informative of David Feldman's ImponderablesR books, and find answers to the riddles that, whether you realize it or not, have been obsessing you since childhood, such as p pulliemWhat happens to the holes that are punched out of looseleaf paper emliliemWhy doesn't beer come in plastic bottles emliliemDo snakes sneeze emliliAnd, of course, emHow does aspirin find a headacheemliulpp With more than 100 irresistible entries--submitted by his loyal ImponderablesR readers--charming illustrations, and more than 100,000 copies sold in combined editions, emHow Does Aspirin Find a Headache emis an ImponderablesR classic.p

pSee what role candles play during Kwanzaa. Young readers will learn about the holiday in this fictional story, which pairs with the nonfiction title emHoliday Funem.p

EAN: 9789811969201Cao DuanyunSpringer Nature 2023

pA study of the context and contents of 35 Biblical prayers to make connections to our lives, informing us about prayer, the things about which we should pray, and the God to whom we pray. The prayers covered include those of Abraham, Moses, Hannah, David, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Jeremiah, Habakkuk, Jesus, the Apostles, Paul, and many others.ppbrp

Therapists working with personality-disordered clients must contend with both the complex and often treatment-refractory nature of the Axis II disorders themselves and the growing reluctance of third-party payers to assume the costs of extended treatment. Presenting a flexible, short-term dynamic model, this book shows how to conduct successful therapies with this population. The author synthesizes the work of pioneers in the field of short-term therapy and adds components from a range of other approaches, emphasizing active defense analysis and empathic affirmation of the client's core self. With step-by-step guidelines and extensive case material, the volume demonstrates how to bring about rapid and enduring changes in personality-disordered clients. br

This book examines the interconnections of gender theory and lived gender relationships of some of the key social theorists of the classical period 1789 - 1920 Wollstonecraft, Godwin, Enfantin, Comte, Marx, Engels, Mill, Nietzsche, Durkheim and Weber. By recounting the confrontations of these theorists with the spectre of the new woman, and women's emancipation, it opens up new questions for the way we percaive the questions of 'the new man' today.

pNo existing edition of the Odyssey provides users with adequate information about the readings of the best manuscripts or about the indirect tradition. This new one, designed to stand beside the author's existing edition of the Iliad BT 1998-2000, aims to meet the need. The Prolegomena include a comprehensive survey of doubtful points of Homeric orthography in the light of modern linguistic knowledge. The text is based on fresh collations of selected medieval manuscripts and makes use of over 500 papyrus fragments more than half of them unpublished, with a careful reappraisal of all questions arising. Below the text there appear an extensive register of testimonia and a detailed critical apparatus. The volume is completed by an index of names. This is likely to be the standard edition of reference for decades to come.p

iMara The Potter of San Ildefonsoi is the story of Mara Martnez and her husband, Julin, who revived the ancient Pueblo craft of pottery-making and stimulated interest in Southwestern Pueblo pottery among both white people and Indians.pMara Montoya Martnez, or Marie, as she sometimes signs her pottery, is a woman who has become in her own lifetime a legend. She lives in the pueblo of San Ildefonso, near Santa F, New Mexico, and although her life has been, as closely as she could make it, the normal life of a woman of her culture, her unusual qualities have set her apart and gained her fame throughout the world.ppThrough her mastery of pottery-making, Mara brought economic gain to her family and her village. However, distressing problems accompanied success and fame. Liquor ultimately wrecked Julan. There was dissension within the pueblo. And there was the succession of admiring white people who invaded her home and interrupted her work. Not least, in Mara view, was the departure of her own children from many Pueblo customs.ppInextricably woven into the story of Mara is the story of the pottery of the Southwestern Pueblos, a native craft that has become a national art interest, including the development of the unique black-on-black ware by Julin, the first of which is reproduced among the illustrations.ppMargaret Lefranc's many accurate drawings of actual pieces of pottery provide an almost complete documentary history of the craft and show some of the finest examples of Mara's art. Her skilled pen has also interpreted faithfully the spirit of Mara, the Pueblo Indians, and the pottery.p br

From WATER STREET PRESS What would you give to shoot the moon in the greatest city in the world Fck Art Let's Dance is a chronicle of ten slam-bang years in a very slam-bang part of New York City, and of one young painter's crusade to make that place her own. This memoir, by a former Village Voice writer and critic, starts in 1977 with the Summer of Sam and ends with the Tompkins Square Park riots-two notorious incidents that defined an age. After a last, desperate summer in the beach towns of Long Island, the naive young wannabe artist borrows her dad's El Camino, finances a trip to Manhattan with the change on his cufflink stand, and rents an apartment on East Tenth Street with a floor so crooked that everything that falls off the kitchen counter rolls under the bathtub. And then she begins to paint, eat, dance, and feel her way around New York. Fck Art might remind you of what it feels like to be a beginner in a land of crooks and geniuses.

pNavy lieutenant Jon Zachery is making a second deployment to Vietnam as a carrier pilot. On his first cruise, most of his combat missions involved bombing trees, making toothpicks. The Intel Officers are saying this second deployment will not involve making toothpicks. They will be flying UP NORTH, where they shoot everything, including the kitchen sink, at you. At home Teresa worries and waits. And prays.ppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrppbrp

pstrongSTEM meets magic in this new middle grade adventure series from an MIT graduate. strong ppHex Allen can't do magic -- a huge problem when everything from lights to locks is powered by simple spells that everyone save a few unfortunate undevelopeds can do. After years of feeling useless, Hex sees opportunity to change her future when a once-in-a-century opportunity to journey to the Wishing Wyrm, a legendary dragon that has the ability to grant a single wish opens up. Unfortunately, Hex isn't the only one after the wish, and every rival wish hunter has magic on their side. Every rival except the Clanksmiths, Cam and Fuse. Like Hex, they can't do magic, but they've learned to build clank, creations made using the mysterious, forgotten arts of science and engineering. ppAfter a fairy fiasco throws Hex and the Clanksmiths together, they agree to cooperate--for the time being. With the Clanksmiths' know-how and Hex's creativity, they outsmart monsters with everything from LEDs to electromagnets to water balloon launchers. But as they race to the Wishing Wyrm, Hex must decide between her friendship with the Clanksmiths and the wish that would give her a normal, magical life. ppPages from Hex's design notebook provide step-by-step project instructions for aspiring Clanksmiths. p

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pstrongIt can be frustrating being a child genius.strongppbrppGrown-ups are always telling kids what to do and what to think - but it's harder with Becky Bexley! Unbelievable things happen in this funny story! She can talk from the moment she's born! Her mum thinks she's going crazy when she hears her! And Becky has soooo many questions - for the doctor, the priest and her poor mum! And she has one or two suggestions as well ... but will they listenppbrppemThe Early Life of Becky Bexley the Child Geniusem is a fun and comical story about what it's like to be a kid in a grown-up world, and why children's voices should always be heard.p

pWhen you or someone you care about is incarcerated, your priority is to secure a safe release as soon as possible. This can be overwhelming. You may feel rushed and might make bad decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate information-decisions that carry serious long-term consequences.ppbrppGet Bail, Leave Jailem helps Americans safely navigate legal accusations, arrests, bail bondsmen, and the most complicated court procedures. Its guidance stems from more than 60 years of family experience in bail, working with thousands of people in need, countless criminal defense lawyers, and all manner of law enforcement and court officials.ppbrppWithin these pages, you'll find detailed advice about pp- Five types of bail agencies including how to check their reputation and qualifications.pp- Eleven questions to ask a bail bondsman or bail agent before hiring them.pp- Five ways to get out of jail and how to speed up release.pp- Eight ways that getting out of jail can be delayed and how to avoid them.pp- The most common bail bond forms and contracts you'll encounter.pp- Twenty-one types of items you can use as bail collateral to secure your bond money.pp- Navigating criminal court procedures and ensuring the exoneration of your bail bond.pp- How to prepare your defense in court, how to reduce sentencing, and maybe even how to stay out of prison completely.ppbrppEvery arrest is difficult, whether it's a DUI, traffic ticket, shoplifting, domestic violence, drug possession, white collar crime, or an even more serious charge. But defendants who get out on bail are better prepared because they have more time, more options, and can seek better help. Read Get Bail, Leave Jailem to prepare yourself with this vital information before you or your loved ones ever need it.p

Using a broad range of archival material from Washington University, St. Louis, the University of Glasgow, and the British Library, Useless Activity Work, Leisure and British Avant-Garde Fiction, 1960-1975 is the first study to ask why the experimental writing of the 1960s and 1970s appears so fraught with anxiety about its own uselessness, before suggesting that this very anxiety was symptomatic of a unique period in British literary history when traditional notions about literary work - and what 'worked' in terms of literature - were being radically scrutinised and reassessed. The study is divided into five chapters with three of those dedicated to the close analysis of work produced by three writers representative of the 1960s British avant-garde Eva Figes 1932-2012, B.S. Johnson 1933-1973, and Alexander Trocchi 1925-1984. The book argues that these writers' preoccupations with concepts related to work, such as leisure, debt, and various forms of neglected labour likebrhousework, allow us to rethink the British avant-garde's relation to realism while posing broader questions about the production and value of post-war literary avant-gardism more generally. Useless Activity proposes that only with an understanding of the British avant-garde's engagement with the idea of work and its various corollaries can we appreciate these writers' move away from certain forms of literary realism and their contribution to the development of the modern British novel during the mid-twentieth century.br

Many laws of physics are formulated in terms of differential equations. This book puts together the three main aspects of the topic of partial differential equations, namely theory, phenomenology, and applications, from a contemporary point of view.

pThe go-anywhere New King James Version Bible, lightweight and portable, now with the enhanced readability of Thomas Nelson's custom NKJV fonts. And with a variety of unique and traditional cover designs available, this Bible is beautiful inside and out. Fitting most purses, laptop bags, and glove boxes, the NKJV Value Thinline Bible is a great choice to take with you on the go. Additional features include a finely designed new layout, the words of Christ in red, a reading plan, and full-color maps.ppFeatures Include pulliImproved readability of the Thomas Nelson NKJV FontliliWords of Christ in redliliFull-color mapsliliRibbon markerlili9.0-point print sizeliul

pemWe're the ones who walk into your house, into your emergency, into your life that will never be the same. emppbrppemWhen we walk out, we're never quite the same either.empp ppIn this debut collection of essays, Pace tells of his years as a career paramedic-wandering through the highs and the lows, the saves and the losses, the patients he remembers, and the ones he tries to forget. ppbrppIn 1997, Pace began his career as an EMT because he wanted to do something exciting. He wanted to help people too. And he thought those two things-excitement and helping people-would exist hand in hand. With a little sprinkle of glory thrown in for good measure. ppbrppTwenty-three years and thousands of calls later-as an EMT, then paramedic, working in a helicopter and on the ground-he still hasn't stumbled onto any glory, and he's tired of the excitement. But some nights, even now, he finds scraps of humanity-beautiful pieces in the broken-up mosaic of the world. p

The early luxury of free forage on unclaimed western public domain allowed the building of fortunes in cattle and sheep and offered opportunities to successive waves of settlement. But the western public lands could not last. The range became overgrazed, overstocked, overcrowded. Animals were lost, much range was irreversible damaged, and even violence occurred as cowmen, sheepmen, and settlers competed for the best forage. pCongress intervened by designating the U.S. Forest Service as the pioneer grazing control agency. The Forest Service's controls represent not only attempts to protect a resource but also a social experiment designed to prevent the monopolization of rangelands by large outfits and to encourage small enterprises. pThe Forest Service has become the undisputed leader in bringing order, rationality, and economic use to the range resources under government supervision. The problems and continuing challenges of the task emerge in these pages.

strongDiscover how to have encouraging confidence, persevering faith, and unshakable trust, even when you're in the depths of unimaginable turmoil.strongpbrppJob's story is a hard one to understand. He faces numerous tragedies. He endures gut-wrenching losses. How does a godly man survive such awful circumstancesppbrppThis 40-day book of Job devotional will help you discover how Job's story offers redemption and hope for even the most discouraged. When Job loses everything, including his family, possessions, and health, he refuses to reject God. Job's story reveals to us who God is and how we can place our trust in His promises.ppbrppIn emI Hope in Himem, you'll be inspired to embrace a lasting hope and triumphant confidence in God, regardless of your situation. This impactful resource will remind you that whatever evil our enemy can concoct, God can overcome it. No matter what you're going through, He is always enough.ppbrppIn emI Hope in Himem, you'll stronglearn how tostrong pp pulliTrust God more, even when you don't understand life's circumstancesliliWorship God in the middle of your personal stormliliCling to hope in sufferingliliListen to God's voice through all circumstancesliliHeal from your grief and grow in your faith, no matter what you've been throughliulp ppemI Hope in Himem offers 40 succinct readings that will guide you through Job's story of victorious perseverance. It will help you focus on God's enduring power over your circumstances. pp ppAs you study Job's faithfulness in the middle of tragedy, you'll learn how to embrace the unending peace, comfort, and hope of the Almighty during life's trials. In addition, each devotional is accompanied by a thoughtful application question and additional reading selections from God's Word. A perfect devotional for women, men, or small groups.pp ppWritten by seasoned Bible te

pemFriends and Enemiesem presents a collection of essays on Canadian foreign policy written by J.L. Granatstein, one of the leading political and military historians in the country. The essays cover a period primarily from the Second World War through to the early 2000s and examine policy under prime ministers Mackenzie King, Louis St. Laurent, John Diefenbaker, Lester Pearson, and Pierre Trudeau.p pThese essays are not theoretical instead, they are narrative accounts based on interviews and extensive research in archives across Canada, the United States, and Britain. The collection addresses important topics such as peacekeeping and Canada-US relations, as well as multiculturalism and foreign policy, the Cold War, and Canada-Soviet relations. Written over many years, the essays reveal how Granatstein's views shifted as he reacted to altered conditions in Canada, Canadian alliances, and the world situation.p pOffering rich and masterful insight into the events that shaped our understanding of Canadian foreign policy, emFriends and Enemiesem allows readers and students of history and political science to examine events from a sharply pointed perspective. p

emUna Alegre Intercesinesemstrong strongun viaje con el Espritu Santo hacia el mimsimo corazn del Padre. strongem- Kris Vallotton, emstrongemCofundador de la Escuela de Ministerio Sobrenatural de BethelempbrpstrongIntercede con Alegrastrongpbrp65279652796527965279Conoce el proceso por el que strongBeni Johnson strongdescubri lo que es emUna Alegre Intercesinem, y djate llevar en una emocionante aventura que te har resonar con el latido del Cielo.pbrpEn emUna Alegre Intercesinem te maravillars con las experiencias que Beni comparte y que la condujeron, desde su experiencia extrema con el Espritu Santo, hasta el lugar angosto entre el Cielo y la tierra, donde la espiritualidad sobrenatural es cosa de todos los das.pbrpemUna Alegre Intercesinem es un libro lleno, tanto de experiencias actuales, como de verdades antiguas todas ellas relevantes. En emUna Alegre Intercesinem aprenders por qu ...pbrpullos msticos y las experiencias msticas son importantes el da de hoy.liorar en lenguas puede conducirte a una intercesin poderosa.lila intercesin es fruto de permanecer con l.lilos nios de hoy pueden profetizar.linecesitamos aprender a tomar una postura ofensiva en la intercesin.liulbrpDescubre aqu que la intercesin no tiene que estar envuelta de tristeza, ni de un ambiente de depresin. Aprende a interceder con confianza y gozo en el poder del Espritu. Conoce la gran diferencia que hay entre orar emhaciaem la victoria y orar emdesdeem la victoria.p