pThis fully revised edition of The Concorde Story, published to coincide with the anniversary of the aircraft's first landing at Heathrow, is a complete history of Concorde. When commercial air services were launched in 1976, Concorde was hailed as one of the wonders of the technological world. pLavishly illustrated throughout, this new edition documents the early difficulties encountered on the way to commercial success as well as examining the tragic event at Gonesse in 2000. With a new section on the after-story of the airplane and a look at what the future holds for supersonic aircraft, this is the definitive book for all Concorde fans.p

In The 2020 Diet, Dr. Phil McGraw identi64257es seven reasons other diets fail people over and over again hunger, cravings, feeling of restriction, impracticality and expense, boredom, temptations, and disappointing results or plateaus. Then, he addresses each of these roadblocks by applying the latest research and theories that have emerged since his last best seller on the same topic, The Ultimate Weight Solution. Dr. Phil and his team have created a plan that you can start following right now and continue working for the rest of your life. In this diet, readers will start by eating only 20 key ingredients, called the 2020 Foods, which theories indicate may help enhance your body's thermogenesis and help you feel full. But that's just the beginning. This book explains why you haven't been able to lose the weight before, and empowers you with cognitive, behavioral, environmental, social and nutritional tools so you can 64257nally reach your goal, and learn lifelong healthy habits to maintain those results.

The history of the telegraph - the men and women who made it - and its relevance to the current Internet debate.

pThe zest for travel and adventure runs true in our family. Whether it was bringing in powder to the battery from a wagon under heavy fire during the Crimean War, dodging assegais in the Matabele War in Rhodesia, escaping from the Japanese when they invaded China in 1937, or facing off a charging lion in the North Luangwa National Park in Zambia, taking risks is what this book is all about. ppbrppThe first part is autobiographical, which provides the framework from which I developed my passion for walking and my enthusiasm for nature. My work as a safari guide took me off the beaten track to national parks in Malawi and Tanzania, but most of all in Zambia, and in particular the South and North Luangwa National Parks. I had kept a diary, and have recounted some of the most exciting episodes during these foot safaris in search of lion, leopard and elephant. ppbrppAs a keen photographer I also kept meticulous photographic records of my early safaris dating back to the 1970s. Some of these capture VIPs who visited the Luangwa Valley others capture the contributions of many of the local villagers who played such an important role in the operation of the safaris. ppbrppSeveral parts of the book go more deeply into the lore of the wild, tracking, finding your way back, and how to deal with a charging animal - in fact, everything about being a successful safari guide.ppbrp

pA little boy dreams of being a duck for a day. What child doesn't wish to be something else This fun, imaginative rhyming story teaches your child it's fun to dream and have wishes and lets them use their imagination to dream of what they'd be for one day if they could. Read along with your child and encourage them to think about being something fun for a day while rhyming and teaching them to read in this fun story p

bbIntroducing a new star of her generation, an electric debut story collection about mixed-race and African-American teenagers, women, and men struggling to find a place in their families and communities.bb pWhen Danielle Evans's short story Virgins was published in iThe Paris Reviewi in late 2007, it announced the arrival of a major new American short story writer. Written when she was only twenty-three, Evans's story of two black, blue-collar fifteen-year-old girls' flirtation with adulthood for one night was startling in its pitch-perfect examination of race, class, and the shifting terrain of adolescence. pNow this debut short story collection delivers on the promise of that early story. In Harvest, a college student's unplanned pregnancy forces her to confront her own feelings of inadequacy in comparison to her white classmates. In Jellyfish, a father's misguided attempt to rescue a gift for his grown daughter from an apartment collapse magnifies all he doesn't know about her. And in Snakes, the mixed-race daughter of intellectuals recounts the disastrous summer she spent with her white grandmother and cousin, a summer that has unforeseen repercussions in the present. pStriking in their emotional immediacy, the stories in iBefore You Suffocate Your Own Fool Selfi are based in a world where inequality is reality but where the insecurities of adolescence and young adulthood, and the tensions within family and the community, are sometimes the biggest complicating forces in one's sense of identity and the choices one makes.

The first in an exhilarating new series by Stephen Leather - thrillers mixed with the occult . . .

bUnleash your inner artist with a year's worth of creative inspirationbrb pArt journaling isn't about achieving perfection but about taking time every day to create something that comes from your heart. The iOne-Year Art Journali is filled with 365 fun and inspiring prompts that help you relieve stress, gain self-awareness, and express your creativity in new ways--no matter your skill level. pullibEngaging exercisesb--Explore your artistic side with prompts for doodling, coloring, drawing, writing, and other forms of creative expression.lilibNo special tools necessaryb--Most of these prompts require pencil, pen, crayons, or very occasionally paint, but you can use other mediums if you don't have those on hand or feel inspired to try something new.lilibA focus on mindfulnessb--Discover how enjoying the creative process can help you relax instead of stress over the outcome. liul pUnwind and improve your artistic skills with help from this soothing guided journal. p p

bNow in paperback, this collection of Foucault's lectures traces the historical formation and contemporary significance of the hermeneutics of the self.b p Just before the summer of 1982, French philosopher Michel Foucault gave a series of lectures at Victoria University in Toronto. In these lectures, which were part of his project of writing a genealogy of the modern subject, he is concerned with the care and cultivation of the self, a theme that becomes central to the second, third, and fourth volumes of his iHistory of Sexualityi. Foucault had always been interested in the question of how constellations of knowledge and power produce and shape subjects, and in the last phase of his life, he became especially interested not only in how subjects are formed by these forces but in how they ethically constitute themselves. p In this lecture series and accompanying seminar, Foucault focuses on antiquity, starting with classical Greece, the early Roman empire, and concluding with Christian monasticism in the fourth and fifth centuries AD. Foucault traces the development of a new kind of verbal practice--speaking the truth about oneself--in which the subject increasingly comes to be defined by its inner thoughts and desires. He deemed this new form of hermeneutical subjectivity important not just for historical reasons, but also due to its enduring significance in modern society.

bThe most complete English-language collection of the prose of Tadeusz Borowski, the most challenging chronicler of Auschwitz, with a foreword by Timothy Snyder, author of iOn Tyrannyib p In 1943, the twenty-year-old Polish poet and journalist Tadeusz Borowski was arrested and deported to Auschwitz as a political prisoner. What he experienced in the camp left him convinced that no one who survived Auschwitz was innocent. p All were complicit the camp regime depended on this. Borowski's tales present the horrors of the camp as reflections of basic human nature and impulse, stripped of the artificial boundaries of culture and custom. Inside the camp, the strongest of the prisoners form uneasy alliances with their captors and one another, watching unflinchingly as the weak scrabble and struggle against their inevitable fate. In the last analysis, suffering is never ennobling and goodness is tantamount to suicide. p Bringing together for the first time in English Borowski's major writings and many previously uncollected works, this is the most complete collection of stories in a new, authoritative translation, with a substantial foreword by Timothy Snyder that speaks to its enduring relevance.

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Liam and Jack are on a last-minute search for a toy missing on Santa's sleigh. Will they get it to Santa on time An Extra Dose of Love is a holiday story about Santa's elves and how they solve the problem of a missing gift and become heroes among the elves at the same time.

A Blue Footed Booby named Solly McBoo is a story for children of all ages. It is the story of a funny little bird who is ashamed of his bright blue feet until he realizes that being different is what makes us all the same. The story of Solly McBoo is set amongst the colorful and diverse aviary population of the Galapagos Islands where diversity is celebrated and commonplace. Young people will relate to Solly because they themselves are just beginning to understand that we are all different. Psychologists theorize our attitudes about race develop over a long period of time. Similarly, once we have developed an attitude or an opinion, it takes a long time to change it. Thus, if we are to succeed in combating our ugly social biases, we will make our greatest strides if we work to shape positive and accepting attitudes in our children. If we afford young people the opportunity to accept and appreciate differences early in life, their feelings towards others will not be easily changed.

pIn this bare-knuckled adrenaline ride from New York Times bestselling author Erica Spindler, Alex Clarkson's worst nightmares are about to come true...ppbA sinister, hooded figure...bppWhen Alexandra Clarkson starts having terrifying visions filled with blood and ceremonial images, she tries to find a rational explanation - maybe her mind is playing tricks on her, resurrecting creepy tableaux from her research on religious ceremonies and sects. But when Alex's mother, Patsy, commits suicide without leaving behind any information, Alex is left wondering could she be haunted by something from the childhood she doesn't rememberppbNaked, writhing bodies...bppDetective Daniel Reed was the last person to speak to Patsy. What he reveals to Alex is shocking. Twenty-five years earlier, Patsy was married to Harlan Sommer, one of Sonoma County's most prominent vintners, when their infant son disappeared without a trace. The loss destroyed the Sommers' marriage, causing Patsy to leave and take Alex with her.ppbA dead child...bppCalled on to investigate the identity of a baby's remains unearthed in a Sonoma vineyard, Reed had picked up a trail that led him to Patsy in San Francisco. Now Reed and Alex both wonder if the cold bones could be her baby brother Dylan, and Alex decides to accompany Reed back to Sonoma for the investigation. No sooner does she arrive, however, than she is drawn deep into the search for a twisted killer...p

The photos in this edition are black and white.pIntroduced in 1994, the Dodge Neon has proven to be a reliable and capable performer. Even in its factory guise, the Neon has a lot to offer. But that doesn't mean it can't be improved upon piHigh Performance Neon Builder's Handbooki is your one-stop shop for all the information you need to get the maximum performance out of your Dodge Neon. This comprehensive book details everything including available Neon models, suspension and braking improvements, drivetrain modifications, and working on a budget. Engine modifications are extensively covered, including specific details about intake systems, exhaust systems, ignition and fuel systems, short-block modification, and thorough coverage on heads, cams, and valvetrain. pA helpful chapter on how and where to go racing is also included, as well as a handy source guide. If you want to make your Neon the hottest sport compact on the street, this is the book for you.

p'Macrina, Your Sister' is a collection of memorials, tributes, and reflections on the life and death of Sister Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, who was born in Altus, Arkansas and was a Sister of St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith from 1957 until her death in 2020. p

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A technical study on issues arising in the interpretation of the Book of Revelation. This book takes the position that Revelation was a prophecy regarding the approaching destruction of the Jewish temple in AD 70. The studies within demonstrate the significance of AD 70 in redemptive-history as the old covenant closes and the new covenant opens. It argues that John is taking upon himself the prophetic mantle and is following the pattern of the Old Testament prophets who rebuke Israel for unfaithfulness to God.

Praise for The Unfinished Agenda of Brown V. Board of Education pMy father, Oliver L. Brown, for whom Brown v. Board of Education is named, was a proud member of a group of a few hundred people, across the country, who took risks by taking a stand for what they believed. He died in 1961, just seven years after the case, so he didn't live long enough to know that Brown would become the foundation on which so much of this country's civil and human rights initiatives would rest.brBrown v. Board became important for every citizen, not just African Americans. It shows that the founding documents of our country provided us with sovereign rights that cannot be restricted by state and local governments. That decision impacted the lives of women, persons with disabilities, blacks, whites, Hispanics, Asians, and everyone living in this country.brBrown was significant in attacking the silence. It opened up a dialogue and forced the country to take on greater responsibility we at every level had to start addressing the issue of race. In many ways, once the dialogue started, we finally began to under stand the depths of racism. This case was about gaining access to educational resources the resources were and remain where the white children are. The Unfinished Agenda of Brown v. Board of Education is about renewing and continuing the promise of Brown.br-Cheryl Brown Henderson, president of the Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence, and Research, and daughter of Oliver L. Brown, one of the thirteen plaintiffs in Brown v. Board of Education

Foreword by Howard John Loewen p As our lives become complex with the demands of our affluent and accelerating society, do we hear the gospel's timeless and insistent call to live the obedience of faith In these three sermonic essays Eldin Villafa e takes on the task of awakening true obedience of faith through the themes of discipleship, incarnation, and justice. p Beginning with discipleship, Villafa e draws on the Christ hymn of Philippians 2 to challenge Christians to choose the costly Christ-life. He then offers six contrarian perspectives on the incarnation from the early church as correctives to our current, culturally conditioned theological emphases. Finally, taking the book of Amos as a touchstone, Villafa e issues a call for just leadership among the nations. p Adding interest and depth to this work are an insightful foreword by Dean Loewen and thoughtful responses by Richard Peace, Juan Francisco Martinez, and Veli-Matt K rkk inen. Villafa e's iBeyond Cheap Gracei incisively extends Christ's call to discipleship, incarnation, and justice to the church, the academy, and Christian leaders of all traditions.

pstrongAll six The Ending Series prequel novellas in one volume strongppemThe virus changed everything. This is how it began.embr br I - CARLOSbr High school. Dealing drugs. A secret girlfriend. Carlos thought his life was hard enough...but then the virus spread.br br II - MANDYbr 22 years ago, Mandy struggled to find her purpose in life. Purpose, however unexpected, found her.br ppIII - VANESSAbr One week. That's how long it took for Vanessa's world to fall apart. One week is how long it took for her to start hearing the voices. Things, she learns, can always get worse. br br IV - JAKEbr Jake's world was ripped away shortly before he fell victim to the virus. Waking up days later, he finds that everything has changed--even he has changed.br br V - CLARAbr Clara's childhood was less than ideal, but thanks to her beloved fairy tales, she managed to survive. Just as everything seems to be falling into place, a ghost from the past returns to haunt her.br br VI - JAKE CLARA br Traveling across the country together proves more difficult than either Jake or Clara expects, and just when they both think the world couldn't get any worse, it does. pp ppTHE ENDING SERIES ppAfter The Endingbr Into The Firebr Out Of The Ashesbr Before The Dawnbr The Ending Beginnings A Collection of Storiesbr World Before A Collection of Storiesp

From London to New York to Ann Arbor, people are gathering in pubs and bars to communicate, connect, and learn from one another over the topic of religion, of all things. In Pub Theology, pastor, writer, and pub theologian Bryan Berghoef draws from his own experience in one such setting in northern Michigan. Berghoef contends that for too long the church has insisted on setting the terms for how one can find and encounter God. Yet what if God is to be found in places we haven't been looking at all in a coworker who doesn't believe in God, in a Buddhist neighbor, in a friend who prefers a yoga studio to a sanctuary This book will move readers to shift toward a more chastened, humble, and inviting faith. A faith that seeks not to teach, but to learn not to speak, but to listen. A faith that will have a seat at the table in the important religious conversations our world is having. Real-life stories gleaned from conversations and encounters during pub theology gatherings, combined with the author's own experience in grappling with these issues, make for an intriguing and enlightening read. So what are you waiting for Pull up a chair and join the conversation!

Presenting a selection of her writing, the author covers more than a decade of her thought, which ranges over a diversity of subjects giving a measure of the focus of her interests.

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pThis is the story of an early Victorian church in its newly-created parish. A story of financial struggle, devoted often wealthy incumbents, of a vicar forced to resign by the laity over ritualism, and bitter arguments over pew-rents. A story of selfless dedication by many of the curates who included the usual clutch of clerical eccentrics together with an insights into the influence of some of the powerful individuals in the County town. These are balanced by harsh glimpses into the lives of the ordinary parishioners, the whole story containing rather more humour than might be expected. p

Third edition with Index. The Book that Shows the Way out of the World Depression. Here is the indispensable handbook for the present breakdown crisis and disintegration of the world financial, currency, and banking system. Webster Tarpley builds on his prophetic work of 1999, which showed the world heading for a financial cataclysm and economic depression due to deregulated derivatives speculation, the destruction of modern productive industry, the collapse of the US standard of living, and a globalise hot money casino run by a tiny financier oligarchy. Tarpley calls for a return to the American System of political economy as exemplified by such figures as Hamilton, Clay, Lincoln, FDR, and JFK. He shows the criminal futility of the Bush-Paulson-Bernanke bailout of the 1.5 quadrillion derivatives bubble, now continued under cynical and demagogic left cover by the Obama -- Geithner -- Summers -- Bernanke clique. Obama is exposed as the worst Wall St. puppet in recent US history, an anti-FDR peddling a New Deal in reverse for the benefit of zombie bankers, while the American people get the crumbs.Surviving the Cataclysm advances a benchmark program for world economic recovery, full employment, scientific and technological progress, third world development, and the defence of our threatened civilisation. It is a call for wiping out derivatives, banning foreclosures, and nationalising the failed Federal Reserve System. Cheap, no-interest Federal credit for production can build 1,000 hospitals, 100,000 miles of high-speed maglev rail, 100 fourth-generation high-temperature pebble bed nuclear reactors, while rebuilding the interstates, and water systems -- creating tens of millions of high-paid, capital-intensive modern jobs in the process. Tarpley makes the case for science drivers in exploration, colonisation, and industrialisation on the moon and Mars high-energy physics and biomedical research. A special chapter discusses ways individuals and families can survive t

pWhat is a black hole Where do they come from What do they do Find out the answers to all of these questions and what other things scientists have discovered about space exploration, gravity and much more, in this highly photographic non-fiction report.pp- RubyBand 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.pp- Text type An information bookpp- Curriculum links Sciencep

'Never trust sharks . . .'Hal and Roger Hunt dive into danger when they join the Oceanographic institute as part of an underwater operation in the South Seas. And it's sink or swim for the intrepid brothers when their aquatic adventures bring them face to face with a foe even more deadly than the sea creatures of the deep . .

Instrumental Folio. Instrumentalists will love this jam-packed collection of 101 timeless pop songs Songs include Another Brick in the Wall Billie Jean Dust in the Wind Easy Free Bird Girls Just Want to Have Fun Hey Jude I'm a Believer Jessie's Girl Lean on Me The Lion Sleeps Tonight Livin' on a Prayer My Girl Piano Man Pour Some Sugar on Me Reeling in the Years Stand by Me Sweet Home Alabama Take Me Home, Country Roads With or Without You You Really Got Me and more.

Action-packed .... Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing. --Publishers Weekly regarding A Quest of Heroes The beginnings of something remarkable are there. --San Francisco Book Review regarding A Quest of Heroes A SEA OF SHIELDS is Book 10 in the Bestselling series THE SORCERER'S RING, which begins with A QUEST OF HEROES book 1--a FREE download on Amazon, with over 600 five star reviews In A SEA OF SHIELDS, Gwendolyn gives birth to her and Thorgrin's child, amidst powerful omens. With a son born to them, Gwendolyn and Thorgrin's lives are changed forever, as is the destiny of the Ring. Thor has no choice to but to embark to find his mother, to leave his wife and child and venture away from his homeland on a perilous quest that will have the very future of the Ring at stake. Before Thor embarks, he unites with Gwendolyn in the greatest wedding in the history of the MacGils, and he is given the honor he has always dreamed of when he is inducted into the Silver and becomes a Knight. Gwendolyn feels a looming danger to the Ring, and furthers her plans to rescue all of her people in the case of a catastrophe. Erec receives news of his father's illness, and is summoned back home, to the Southern Isles Alistair joins him on the journey, as their wedding plans are put in motion. Reece, despite himself, falls in love with his cousin, and when Tirus' sons find out, they set in motion a great treachery. And Romulus, in the Empire, discovers a new form of magic which may just destroy the Shield for good. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A SEA OF SHIELDS is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and gende

A comprehensive guide empowering TMJ sufferers to uncover and treat this prevalent, often misdiagnosed ailment that plagues an estimated fifty million Americans. It explores the role of muscles, joints, stress, tension, accidents, nutrition, dentistry, and posture.

One of a series designed to provide an accessible approach to the works of great poets and playwrights. Each title includes general notes on the text discussion of themes, issues and contexts.

Born in 1925, Maria Tallchief spent part of her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma. With the support of her family and world-renowned choreographer George Balanchine, she rose to the top of her art form to become America's first prima ballerina. Black-and-white illustrations provide visual sidebars to the history of ballet while taking readers through the life of this amazing dancer.

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIME pThe ability to craft an employee review that is meaningful and change-driven is what separates average supervisors from great managers. How often, though, have you struggled to find the most appropriate words for your needs pThis completely revised and updated second edition of iPerfect Phrases for Performance Reviewsi provides hundreds of ready-made phrases you can use to clearly communicate any employee's performance in 74 different skill areas. Learn the most effective language for ul liCrafting an accurate, carefully worded assessment liDocumenting behaviors and accomplishments liGuiding and developing promising workers liConducting face-to-face interviewsul

pemHe was the perfect assassin.emppBoy Nobody No name. No past. No remorse. At least until he began to ask questions and challenge his orders -- until he fell in love with his target. Now The Program is worried that its valuable soldier has become a liability.ppBoy Nobody, haunted by the outcome of his last assignment, is given a new mission. A test of sorts. A chance to show his loyalty.ppHis objective Take out Eugene Moore, the owner of a military training and indoctrination camp for teenagers. One target. Limited time frame. Public place. It sounds simple, but a previous operative couldn't do it. He lost the mission and is presumed dead. Boy Nobody is confident he can finish the job. Quickly.ppBut when things go awry, Boy Nobody finds himself lost in a mission where nothing is as it seems not The Program, his allegiances, or the truth.ppThe riveting second book in The Unknown Assassin series by Allen Zadoff delivers heart-pounding action and thought-provoking characters, as well as a new, exotic setting a new mission and new secrets to be revealed.p

pThe ink was barely dry on the Constitution when it was almost destroyed by the rise of political parties in the United States. As Bruce Ackerman shows, the Framers had not anticipated the two-party system, and when Republicans battled Federalists for the presidency in 1800, the rules laid down by the Constitution exacerbated the crisis. With Republican militias preparing to march on Washington, the House of Representatives deadlocked between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Based on seven years of archival research, the book describes previously unknown aspects of the electoral college crisis. Ackerman shows how Thomas Jefferson counted his Federalist rivals out of the House runoff, and how the Federalists threatened to place John Marshall in the presidential chair. Nevertheless, the Constitution managed to survive through acts of statesmanship and luck. pDespite the intentions of the Framers, the presidency had become a plebiscitarian office. Thomas Jefferson gained office as the People's choice and acted vigorously to fulfill his popular mandate. This transformation of the presidency serves as the basis for a new look at Marbury v. Madison, the case that first asserted the Supreme Court's power of judicial review. Ackerman shows that Marbury is best seen in combination with another case, Stuart v. Laird, as part of a retreat by the Court in the face of the plebiscitarian presidency. This switch in time proved crucial to the Court's survival, allowing it to integrate Federalist and Republican themes into the living Constitution of the early republic. pAckerman presents a revised understanding of the early days of two great institutions that continue to have a major impact on American history the plebiscitarian presidency and a Supreme Court that struggles to put the presidency's claims of a popular mandate into constitutional perspective.p

pstrongPrepare for Microsoft Exam AZ-303strong--and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of architecting high-value Microsoft Azure solutions for your organization or customers. Designed for modern IT professionals, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Expert level.p pstrongFocus on the expertise measured by these objectives strongp p- Implement and monitor an Azure infrastructurep p- Implement management and security solutionsp p- Implement solutions for appsp p- Implement and manage data platformsp pstrongThis Microsoft Exam Ref strongp p- Organizes its coverage by exam objectivesp p- Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge youp p- Assumes you are an IT professional who wants to demonstrate your ability to design modern Microsoft Azure solutions involving compute, network, storage, and securityp pstrongAbout the Examstrongp pExam AZ-303 focuses on knowledge needed to implement cloud infrastructure monitoring, storage accounts, and VMs Windows and Linux automate resource deployment and configuration implement virtual networking and Azure Active Directory implement and manage hybrid identities manage Azure workloads implement Azure Site Recovery implement application infrastructure manage application security implement load balancing and network security integrate Azure virtual networks with on-premises networks implement and manage Azure governance solutions manage Role-Based Access Control implement application infrastructure and container-based apps implement NoSQL and Azure SQL databases and implement Azure SQL database managed instances.p pstrongAbout Microsoft Certificationstrongp pPassing this exam and Exam AZ-304 Microsoft Azure Architect Design fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert credential, demonstr

bA iNew York Times iBestseller pFrom the beloved iNew Yorkeri cartoonist comes a collection of paintings and stories from some of the world's most cherished bookstores. brbbrThis collection of 75 evocative paintings and colorful anecdotes invites you into the heart and soul of every community the local bookshop, each with its own quirks, charms, and legendary stories. pThe book features an incredible roster of great bookstores from across the globe and stories from writers, thinkers and artists of our time, including David Bowie, Tom Wolfe, Jonathan Lethem, Roz Chast, Deepak Chopra, Bob Odenkirk, Philip Glass, Jonathan Ames, Terry Gross, Mark Maron, Neil Gaiman, Ann Patchett, Chris Ware, Molly Crabapple, Amitav Ghosh, Alice Munro, Dave Eggers, Garrison Keillor and many more. pPage by page, Eckstein perfectly captures our lifelong love affair with books, bookstores, and book-sellers that is at once heartfelt, bittersweet, and cheerfully confessional.

Financial education offers definite and profitable rewards. P Numerous readers of GOLD AHEAD have reported unexpected and valuable results from things learned which they had the opportunity to use at once to their financial betterment.P Such results are important. They show that the clearer our insight, the better we take advantage of our opportunities. But, after all, far greater results will come later. Such knowledge can be carried through life always available to help promote the owner's financial welfare. P Plans of study recommended for self development groups, school and college classes, families and individuals follow. A detailed study of each tale with the questions prepared for this purpose is recommended.

A Pictorial History of Lamar County, Georgia features hundreds of rare and never-before published photographs of this quiet community from the 19th century through modern times.

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The Green Hornet and Kato have met their fair share of villains over the years, but when an alien infant crashes to Earth, the two heroes must keep him safe from a whole new type of nemesis. Are they prepared to take on a series of dark and deadly enemies willing to stop at nothing and do whatever it takes to save the child

pstrongemComputer Vision and Internet of Things Technologies and Applicationsemstrong explores the utilization of Internet of Things IoT with computer vision and its underlying technologies in different applications areas. Using a series of present and future applications - including business insights, indoor-outdoor securities, smart grids, human detection and tracking, intelligent traffic monitoring, e-health departments, and medical imaging - this book focuses on providing a detailed description of the utilization of IoT with computer vision and its underlying technologies in critical application areas, such as smart grids, emergency departments, intelligent traffic cams, insurance, and the automotive industry.ppKey Features pp- Covers the challenging issues related to sensors, detection, and tracking of moving objects with solutions to handle relevant challengespp- Describes the latest technological advances in IoT and computer vision with their implementationspp- Combines image processing and analysis into a unified framework to understand both IOT and computer vision applicationspp- Explores mining and tracking of motion-based object data, such as trajectory prediction and prediction of a particular location of object data, and their critical applicationspp- Provides novel solutions for medical imaging skin lesion detection, cancer detection, enhancement techniques for MRI images, and automated disease predictionppThis book is primarily aimed at graduates and researchers working in the areas of IoT, computer vision, big data, cloud computing, and remote sensing. It is also an ideal resource for IT professionals and technology developers. p

This textbook intends to serve as a first course in abstract algebra. The selection of topics serves both of the common trends in such a course a balanced introduction to groups, rings, and fields or a course that primarily emphasizes group theory. This book offers a unique feature in the lists of projects at the end of each section.

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Step into the world of Cambridge Little Steps, a language and early literacy course that gets very young children communicating in English while nurturing their key life competencies and human values needed to become kind, creative individuals ready to make the most of life's opportunities. Explore beautiful stories that develop rich, natural vocabulary along with emotional competencies and values Big Questions that encourage children to investigate real-life topics from different angles support for early literacy and basic math skills playful activities and class projects that promote collaboration and turn learning into fun

pThis is the extended Directing Staff version of the BAOR Battlefield Tour covering Operation Varsity - the air element of the Rhine assault crossing by 21 AG. The work describes the operations of XVIII United States Corps Airborne in support of the second British Army crossing of the River Rhine on 24 March 1945. It is especially concerned with the part played by the 6 British Airborne Division in those operations on 24 and 25 March.ppIt was Montgomery's plan to secure a bridgehead prior to developing operations to isolate the Ruhr and to thrust into the Northern plains ppof Germany. Complete with 15 large-scale maps, 7 diagrams, appendices and 15 photographs.ppbrp

bThe bestselling Otis the tractor series created by Loren Long, the illustrator of Matt de la Pena's iLovei and Watty Piper's classic iThe Little Engine that Couldi!b p Otis and his farm friends love to play hide-and-seek. Otis especially loves to be It, finding his friends as they hide. Yet when the newest addition to the farm--a bounding puppy who can't sit still and has a habit of licking faces--tries to hide, he finds his attention wandering and is soon lost in the forest. Night falls and Otis, knowing his new friend is afraid of the dark, sets out to find him. There's just one problem Otis is ialsoi afraid of the dark. His friend is alone and in need, though, so Otis takes a deep breath, counts to ten, and sets off on a different game of hide-and-seek. p From the critically-acclaimed illustrator of iThe Little Engine that Couldi, iOf Thee I Singi, and iOtisi.

Inspirational Women in Business is second in the series of empowering and inspirational books that was born out of Dawn Evans and Tracey Smolinski wanting to inspire, uplift and support women around the world during the pandemic and beyond. When you start reading through the chapters that all the fabulous co-authors have written, it will become clear that if ever you feel that you want to give up, your self-belief and determination can make anything possible. By having a 'get up and go' attitude, you can achieve anything. Life is a challenge you need to grab it with both hands, with pure grit and determination, and you will see what can be achieved when you put your mind to it. CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS Ali Wright Amanda Anderson Anne Bleeker Beccy Smart Dr Bridget Kirsop Christina Taylor-Chisholm Christine Marsh Dawn Evans Francess Helen Davies Karen Newton Kelly Monroe Leanne Naylor Michelle Wyngaard Naomi Holbrook Nicky Bright Stacey Cann Theresa Nye Tracey Smolinski

Campagne de 1793 en Alsace et dans le Palatinat. Tome premier par J. Colin, ...brDate de l'edition originale 1902brbrCe livre est la reproduction fidele d'une oeuvre publiee avant 1920 et fait partie d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande editee par Hachette Livre, dans le cadre d'un partenariat avec la Bibliotheque nationale de France, offrant l'opportunite d'acceder a des ouvrages anciens et souvent rares issus des fonds patrimoniaux de la BnF.brLes oeuvres faisant partie de cette collection ont ete numerisees par la BnF et sont presentes sur Gallica, sa bibliotheque numerique.brbrEn entreprenant de redonner vie a ces ouvrages au travers d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande, nous leur donnons la possibilite de rencontrer un public elargi et participons a la transmission de connaissances et de savoirs parfois difficilement accessibles.brNous avons cherche a concilier la reproduction fidele d'un livre ancien a partir de sa version numerisee avec le souci d'un confort de lecture optimal. Nous esperons que les ouvrages de cette nouvelle collection vous apporteront entiere satisfaction.brbrPour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.frbr

pIn this practical and informative guide, Frank Overton offers essential advice for maintaining good personal hygiene. Covering everything from bathing and grooming to dental care and clothing, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. With clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this book is an essential tool for achieving and maintaining good personal hygiene.ppThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis 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.ppScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.p

The Garland of Flora is a book written by Dorothea Lynde Dix and published in 1829. It is a collection of poems that celebrate the beauty of flowers and the natural world. The book is divided into sections, each dedicated to a different type of flower, such as roses, lilies, and violets. The poems describe the colors, scents, and shapes of the flowers, as well as their symbolic meanings and cultural significance. Dix's writing is characterized by its romantic and sentimental style, which was popular in the early 19th century. The book also contains illustrations of the flowers, which were created by the author herself. The Garland of Flora was well-received upon its release and has since become a classic work of botanical literature. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of nature and the beauty of the written word.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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pAn Oprah Book Club Choice. A dark comedy hailed by reviewers as 'extremely funny' with 'a clever plot and plenty of surprises.' pp ppMeet Ken. He's obsessed with death, planning his own funeral and desperate to die in the bosom of his family. Unfortunately for Ken, that's the last place his family wants him. His oldest son Nick left home over twenty years ago and reinvented himself. At forty, he has returned home to the countryside of Kent in England, and found happiness with his girlfriend Astrid and her twelve-year-old daughter Laura, and he doesn't want the old man to spoil things. He's come a long way he's a professional, a country gent, a family man. But the past is coming back for Nick and it won't let him be.pp pp'Louise Dean's fearless, frank and darkly comic novels have brought a fresh colour and character to English fiction.' Boyd Tonkin, The Independent.pp'Dark, scurrilous and richly comic. There is so much to treasure in this terrific book, but its deepest joy is the sharp, perceptive writing.' Financial Times pp'Very appealing...so vivid are the quintessentially British characters and the snappy, well-observed dialogue. Delightful, eccentric...' The Observer pp'Dean's observations have a lyrical intensity few can match.' The Guardianpp'A warm-hearted comedy of bad manners.' Daily Mail pp'Like its predecessors, it channels the rough music of everyday life for non-Bloomsbury folk with a tragicomic subtlety, a pin-sharp ear for dialogue and a flair for every nuance of character and class. Beneath the mordant delights of observation lies a sharp awareness of the grander themes - love, selfhood, family, freedom and above all death - that haunt minds and shape lives in Kentish cottages, and executive-style new-build homes, as much as Kentish castles. Admirers of Beryl Bainbridge still grieving her loss should find solace here.' Boyd Tonkin, The Independentpp'Dean writes with beautifully controlled clarity

As this lively litter of poodle puppies begins to select their final homes, they definitely need... The Poodle Contract

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iMerchant-Ivory Interviewsi gathers together, for the first time, interviews made over a span of fifty years with director James Ivory b. 1928, producer Ismail Merchant 1936-2005, and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala 1927-2013. Beginning with their earliest work in India, and ending with James Ivory's last film, iThe City of Your Final Destinationi 2009, the book traces their career, while offering valuable insights into their creative filmmaking process. The volume serves as a corrective to the prevailing critical orthodoxy attached to Merchant-Ivory's work, which tends to regard them as being solely concerned with historically accurate costumes and settings. As independent filmmakers, they have developed an idiosyncratic approach that resists facile classification. Merchant-Ivory have insisted on maintaining their independence. p More importantly, this book shows how Merchant-Ivory have always taken considerable care in casting their films, as well as treating actors with respect. This is a deliberate policy, designed to bring out one of the triumvirate's principal thematic concerns, running throughout their work--the impact of the clash of cultures on individuals. Partly this has been inspired by their collective experiences of living and working in different cultures. They do not offer any answers to this issue rather they believe that their task is simply to raise awareness to make filmgoers conscious of the importance of cultural sensitivities that assume paramount significance in any exchange, whether verbal or nonverbal.

Given the current educational climate of high-stakes testing, standardized curriculum, and approved reading lists, incorporating unauthorized, often controversial, popular literature into the classroom becomes a political choice. Belcher and Herr Stephen

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Mary Lincoln Biography Of A Marriage is a comprehensive and insightful biography of the wife of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Written by Ruth Painter Randall, the book explores the complex personality and tumultuous life of Mary Todd Lincoln, from her privileged upbringing in Kentucky to her marriage to Lincoln and her eventual descent into madness.Randall delves into the many challenges faced by Mary Lincoln throughout her life, including the loss of three of her four children, her husband's assassination, and her own struggles with mental illness. The book also examines the dynamics of the Lincoln marriage, which was often strained by financial difficulties, political pressures, and conflicting personalities.Drawing on extensive research and a wealth of primary sources, Mary Lincoln Biography Of A Marriage offers a nuanced and compassionate portrait of one of America's most complicated and controversial first ladies. It sheds new light on Mary Lincoln's legacy and her enduring impact on American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

pThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis 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.ppScholars 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.ppWe appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.p

A journey through healing, self-love, and self-discovery. A love letter to one's self. A poetic documentation of pain, loneliness, courage, and triumph. You are strong, and you are capable, but you are tired, so bless these tired eyes.

This resource is an interesting look at how European culture, particularly European music, related to the social and cultural experiences of the residents of ninteenth-century Rio de Janeiro. The focus is on how Cariocas residents of Rio de Janeiro responded to and often imitated different musical styles imported from Europe. After introducing the local musical setting and showing how musical life in imperial Rio de Janeiro reflected Parisian models, the author discusses the importation of operatic repertory, the use of German classical music as the basis of an elite social class, the role of European music in Brazilian theater, and finally, the emergence of a national music. Overall, this study reveals European music as a powerful force in the internal processes of political, cultural, social, and ethnic negotiations during the 19th century government of Emperor Pedro II. Musicologists, Latin American historians, and anyone with an interest in urban studies will find much of interest in this book.

Armand Charpentier 1864-1949, though all but forgotten today, was one of a number of journalists who, around the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth, contributed Decadent and Naturalist fiction to the French press. The present volume brings together four pieces of such fiction, all translated into English for the first time by Shawn Garrett. From the psychological horror story Claustrophobic Madness to the humorous The Adventure de Jacques Ptrom, this offering, which sheds new light on a forgotten emfin-de-sicleem personality, is an important addition to all libraries of Decadence and French literature.ppbrp

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Exploration in Art The Journey of a Mother and Daughter presents the artistic ventures of a mother and daughter. Judy Bender's beautiful watercolordyes paintings and Anneke Bender's poignant poetry move between independent expression and coming together in mood, subject, and world view.

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 Histoire Des Etats-Unis Depuis La DEcouverte Du Continent AmEricain DeuxiEme SErie Histoire De La REvolution AmEricaine Volume 6 Of Histoire Des Etats-Unis Depuis La DEcouverte Du Continent AmEricain George Bancroft George Bancroft F. Didot, 1863 History United States General History United States General History United States Revolutionary Period 1775-1800 United States

pstrongCaring for aging parents can be a stressful season of life. It can also be a joy-filled season when eldercare becomes a way of honoring your parents and bringing God glory. strongbr emIn 30 Days of Hope When Caring for Aging Parentsem, author and fellow caregiver Kathy Howard offers the encouragement needed as you strive to care for your parents in a way that pleases God and shows them honor and respect while maintaining their dignity. Through Scripture passages, prayer prompts, and Kathy's personal stories, be strengthened in the knowledge that the giver of all wisdom will empower you in the daily moments when you are caught between being your parents' child and their caregiver.p

Get ready for our billionaire bad boys... Our six hand-picked stories are a delicious treat for romance lovers. The heroes are filthy rich, naughty, and need the right man to show them that money can't buy love. Some have earned their fortunes legally, and others dominate the underground. One thing they have in common-when they finally fall in love, they fall hard. Enjoy one story a day, or binge the entire anthology. pStories brBeautiful Chains by L.J. LongobrOr Something by Loralynne SummersbrFallen Angel by Louise CollinsbrCan't Be Bought by Victoria VallobrPossession by PelaambrAs Long As You Love Me by Megan Slayer

pemShe lost the love of her life, now she's looking for a new start that has nothing to do with her heart looking for the love of his life he sees quickly that she's had what he wants and isn't interested in risking her heart again.emppbrppIn this town full of sweet, inviting people, can Sydney Foster find the new start her and her daughter need Her grandfather gave her a hint of where she should begin again when he left his home in Lone Star, Texas to her, but she hadn't taken the hint. Now, after someone from the town inquired about buying the house to turn it into a bed-and-breakfast, she's rethinking her life and checking out her grandfather's hopes for her. Is this sweet and friendly town where she and her darling daughter can take control of their lives, the place their hearts can recover from the loss of the man they'd loved so desperately Was her grandfather right Was this place their new startppbrppDustin Buckley had a tendency to get stuck on the sad things in life-especially where women were concerned. He'd learned in college that it didn't matter if his family had more money than he cared about, money he didn't talk about or take for granted-he'd learned where love was concerned it got in the way. Since then, he's guarded his heart until now... the day he's met the new woman in town. The woman he can't stop thinking about-the woman who wants nothing to do with him.ppbrppCan the sweet and hopeful town of Lone Star, Texas work a miracle and give Sydney and Dustin help in finding love that waits on themppbrppThis is a heartfelt love story of overcoming loss and embracing what life offers-wonderful memories to cherish and new beginnings full of love, laughter with a heart love'n cowboy.ppbrppstrongThese are entertaining, emotion-filled love stories that will leave you smiling.strongppbrppstrongemBillionaire Cowboys of Lone Star Texasemstrongppstrongem

pstrongLove translation, will travel but marketing is another storystrongppDo you want to explore new business opportunities but feel like there are too many obstacles in your path If you're a translator or interpreter who has ever avoided marketing, then put on your walking boots and let's go.ppemYour Ticket To Exploreem is essential preparation before heading off on adventures to destinations such as 'New Clients', 'Dream Projects' and 'More Ease and Fun'. In under 100 pages, this book will take you from anxious traveller to curious explorer, excited about what lies ahead. Enjoy this entertaining and actionable read that offers a new approach to marketing your translation business.p

Sometimes fate steps in and changes everything...Andi Stevens drives away from her home town of Seattle to begin a new life with her fianc in Buffalo, New York. When her car breaks down in the mountains of Montana, she reluctantly knocks on the door of a cabin for help. What she finds is Luke Brennan, the most handsome man she's ever met, who appears annoyed by her bothering him. He takes her up to the main ranch house where his mother welcomes her warmly, opening their home to her for as long as she needs to stay. Andi quickly falls in love with the ranch and its occupants, and the beauty of Montana. And no matter how hard they fight it, she and the brooding cowboy form a bond that becomes stronger by the day. Andi soon finds herself struggling with her promise to marry one man and the attraction she feels for another. Luke Brennan isn't interested in having his heart broken again. He's loved and lost once, and he's hardened his heart against ever falling in love again. But when a beautiful woman with the most tantalizing green eyes shows up at his door one night, he is taken by surprise. As hard as he tries to stay away from Andi, he finds himself drawn to her time and time again. But she's a city girl, and engaged to another man. She's off limits. Yet, he finds his heart slowly giving itself away to this woman. Should he bet against all odds and tell her how he feels before it's too lateDoes fate hold all the cards for the cowboy and the city girl, or will they choose their own destiniesWhat readers are saying about Kiss a Cowboy KISS A COWBOY was my first experience reading work by indie author Deanna Lynn Sletten, and Ms. Sletten's well-paced and touching story between a cowboy and a city girl thoroughly held my interest from the onset and has definitely won her a new fan. Angie Just Read...The Romance ReviewsI just love it when I know I have a new Deanna Lynn Sletten book to read I absolutely adore her stories Kiss a Cowboy was a wonderful escape from

bIf you've always wanted to achieve greatness in your life, but you struggle with negative thoughts or productivity, then keep reading...b pAre you sick and tired of not feeling successful pHave you tried, but nothing seems to work for more than a few weeks pDo you finally want to say goodbye to long hours with no results Do you want to discover something that works for you If so, then you come to the right place. pYou see, success and greatness don't have to be difficult. Even if you've tried other methods of productivity or focus, you will find that the methods included in this book are easier than you think. pAn article in the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health speaks to how adopting a new mindset can improve your motivation and increase your success rate. pAnother article written at Stanford University discusses how changing your mindset is going to affect your ability to learn and improve your outcome in life. pHere's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover brulliUnlocking the power of positive thinking through learning how to approach each day with joy and enthusiasmliliSkyrocketing your confidence by learning how to control your own destiny and take responsibility for your successliliSuccess by learning to take responsibility for your life to decide how you want to live and what you believeliliHow to use the Law of Attraction to manifest wealth, health, and powerliliSelf-discipline that enables you to focus and improve your life, making it possible for you to manifest your destinyliliIncreased productivity by learning how to control your life, work, and relationshipsliliLearn how to completely reorganize your life to increase productivity and improve your outcomesliliIncrease your focus so that you are able to work more efficiently and effectivelyliliBoost your self-esteem so that you can gain the confidence that you need to take life in stride

pI kept your love inside me, like a dove that wanted free.ppbrppAt different moments in our lives, we all experience feelings of intense emotions. We all find our own ways of handling good times and bad, and the consequences they bring. But we can understand and relate to these feelings together, especially through the medium of poetry. Jaime's Inspirations is a collection of poems that come from the heart.p

For as long as the little girl could remember, the hill was always her happy place. A place she could be herself, the only place for her inquisitive heart to get the answers it was looking for. This is where she has always felt and will always feel closest to God, as if He handcrafted this secret paradise with solely her in mind. As the little girl grows up and life changes, she can always rely on one thing that will never change or fail her - the one thing waiting on top of the hill - God and His promise to be with us from the very beginning until the very end.p

In iA Nation of Takersi iAmerica's Entitlement Epidemici, one of our country's foremost demographers, Nicholas Eberstadt, details the exponential growth in entitlement spending over the past fifty years. As he notes, in 1960, entitlement payments accounted for well under a third of the federal government's total outlays. Today, entitlement spending accounts for a full two-thirds of the federal budget. Drawing on an impressive array of data and employing a range of easy- to- read, four color charts, Eberstadt shows the unchecked spiral of spending on a range of entitlements, everything from medicare to disability payments. But Eberstadt does not just chart the astonishing growth of entitlement spending, he also details the enormous economic and cultural costs of this epidemic. He powerfully argues that while this spending certainly drains our federal coffers, it also has a very real, long-lasting, negative impact on the character of our citizens. br Also included in the book is a response from one of our leading political theorists, William Galston. In his incisive response, he questions Eberstadt's conclusions about the corrosive effect of entitlements on character and offers his own analysis of the impact of American entitlement growth.

Finding out you suddenly have insulin dependant diabetes at the ripe young age of 27 may not sound all that exciting to most people. While everyone else in their mid 20s were out there realising their dreams, I found myself waking up to a nightmare. Not many fit, young people find themselves with an ailment to which there is no cure. You usually just, get better after a while. Despite this, life had to go on. This is the very true story of my journey. Blessed with previous life choices to be trained in healthcare as a Registered Nurse, I have spent the last few years fine tuning my Diabetes control. I work closely with the medical team in charge of me over at the Diabetes Management clinic in Tan Tock Seng Hospital to achieve my goals at this end. Even returning as a full time Nurse during the pandemic. Now, with all the knowledge and experience I had been graciously given the opportunity to acquire, I would like to pass it forward. As both a Nurse and as a Patient, these are my life experiences and learned knowledge. How I adapted to change, overcame this adversity, and ultimately converted that negative energy into something positive. May it provide comfort to those who are suffering in silence, and joy to those who wish to walk hand in hand with me down this relatively short but important chapter of my life.

bA marshal and a teenage bounty hunter team up to dole out justice in this classic tale of the Old West.b pIf things are quiet in the little town of Sweetwater, Marshal Fred Hitch sees no reason to make waves. But when Tyree Johnson shows up, Fred's relaxed nature is put to the test. At fifteen years old, Tyree is a tough-as-nails bounty hunter with no patience for anyone calling him boy. He's come to apprehend a killer who escaped from Cheyenne and has been hiding in plain sight in Sweetwater. pTo save face and his town's good name, Fred must ride with Tyree and his prisoner all the way to Cheyenne. The unlikely pair has a rough trail ahead of them, and as tough as Tyree is, he has some lessons to learn about the evil men do--and how to survive it. pbMore Than Eight Million Ralph Compton Books in Printb

A frank, funny and fabulous guide to sisterhood from Courtney Daniella Boateng and Renee Kapuku, the hosts of the hit podcast and global community, To My Sisters.

Oxford University Press is pleased to be the new publisher of the bestselling anthology emThe World Transformed, 1945 to the Present A Documentary Readerem, Second Edition. Edited by Michael H. Hunt, this collection invites students to interpret and evaluate 180 documents organized into forty topical sections ranging over the last seven decades and virtually the entire globe. It serves as an ideal companion volume to Hunt's text, emA World Transformed 1945 to the Presentem, but can also be used as a stand-alone reader in a variety of courses in history, international relations, and global studies.br

pConcentrating on W. H. Auden's work from the late 1930s, when he seeks to understand the poet's responsibility in the face of a triumphant fascism, to the late 1950s, when he discerns an irreconcilable divorce between poetry and history in light of industrialized murder, this startling new study reveals the intensity of the poet's struggles with the meanings of history. Through meticulous readings, significant archival findings, and critical reflection, Susannah Young-ah Gottlieb presents a new image and understanding of Auden's achievement and reveals how his version of modernism illuminates urgent contemporary issues and theoretical paradigms from the meaning of marriage equality to the persistence of fascism from critical theory to psychoanalysis from precarity to postcolonial studies. The muse does not like being forced to choose between Agit-prop and Mallarm, Auden writes with characteristic lucidity, and this study elucidates the probity, humor, and technical skill with which his responses to historical reality in the mid-twentieth century illuminate our world today. p

The world of self-improvement and motivation works diligently to take us to higher levels. However, most of these efforts have been ineffective.p pOne common issue makes the true value of these plans and efforts of little value. This is because these systems neglect to take a significant fact into account, or worse, a fact whose foundation is based on an inaccurate assumption.p pThe true fact, supported by both science and irrefutable logic, creates a foundation upon which an effective system can be created. This fact is that an individual is exactly that, an individual, isolated from the universe and acting totally alone!p pIn reality, everything is independent and isolated from existence. The basis for this is detailed in this impactful book, emBeyond Enlightenment The New Path to Success and Fulfillment.emp pAt this point, we must question everything that has been previously said, and then open our minds to the reality that we can move from existing, to enlightenment, and beyond, and in a way that makes a real difference.ppbrp

pBook One of the Classic Trilogy, emThe Sirian Revelationsem, channeled teachings from the Speakers of the Sirian High Council, a committee of six-dimensional beings dedicated to the transformation of human consciousness, emThe Cosmos of Soul emawakens us to our capacity to affect and alter the destiny of the human race and Earth itself, guiding us in transforming fear into positive action-as individuals, and as members of a greater family of conscious beings. We are protected and assisted, we learn, by beings from beyond our three-dimensional reality, guardians dedicated to assist in the transformation of human consciousness so that we may step into our role as citizens of the galactic community. In this first of the trilogy, we are inttroduced to these guardians, the Sirians, and their astounding message of hope and transformation.p

Communicative interactions are interactive processes that exist among members of a group. These are the ways in which people act with and react to other people. Everyday communicative interactions are a fundamental feature of social life. Knowledge is imparted through the social act of gesture-response in this process. Communicative interactions result in continuity and have the potential for transforming the individual or the group. Identity is reinforced, shaped, and sometimes transformed through everyday social interactions. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of everyday communicative interactions. The topics covered herein deal with the core subjects of this discipline. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the dramatic and world-changing lives of people who were unafraid to stand up for peace and justice.

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pLt. Col. Ed Fast Eddie Cobleigh flew as a fighter pilot with the US Air Force, the US Navy TOPGUN, the Royal Air Force, the Imperial Iranian Air Force, and the French Air Force.ppbrppThis is his story a prequel and a sequel to his 1 bestselling memoir, emWar for the Hell of It A Fighter Pilot's View of Vietnam.emppbrppIt's all here the life of a fighter pilot in peacetime, the aircraft, the missions, the tales, the women, the thrill of supersonic flight, and the tragedy of fatal crashes.ppbrppClimb aboard, strap in, and let's go fly fighter planes!ppbrppstrongAbout the AuthorstrongppbrppEd Cobleigh has been a fighter pilot and an intelligence officer working with the CIA, the FBI, and MI6 on a variety of covert intelligence projects. His aviationadventure books have included a 1 bestseller and the best new book on WWI. For more info www.edcobleigh.comppbrp

pThis book provides an enquiry into the distinguishing traits of Greek and Roman figural imagery. A detailed analysis of a wide range of material conveys an understanding of the figural imagery of classical antiquity as a whole, counterbalancing studies conducted on single genres.p pThrough in-depth studies of six major production categories-Greek painted pottery, Roman decorated walls, Greek gravestones, Roman sarcophagi, Greek and Roman official sculpture, and Greek and Roman coins-the reader gains insights into the making of classical figural imagery. The images are explored within their contextual frameworks, paying attention to both functional purposes and pictorial traditions. Image-viewer relations offer a perspective that is maintained across the chapters. The bottom-up approach and the many genres of imagery discussed provide the basis for an extensive synthesis.p pLavishly illustrated with over 100 images, iExcursions into Greek and Roman Imageryi provides a valuable resource for students of classical antiquity and history of art. The book also offers classical scholars, museum curators and others interested in classical art a fresh approach to the figural imagery of antiquity.p

Help Issac learn his first words with this personalised board book. With personalisation on each page to capture the engagement of the child on every spread.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.

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The Art of English Poesie is a book written by George Puttenham in 1589. It is a treatise on the art of poetry and provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of writing in the English language. The book discusses the various forms of poetry, including sonnets, odes, and ballads, and provides examples of each. It also explores the use of language, meter, and rhyme in poetry, as well as the importance of style and tone. Puttenham draws on the works of famous poets such as Chaucer, Spenser, and Shakespeare to illustrate his points and provide inspiration for aspiring poets. The Art of English Poesie is considered an important work in the development of English literature and is still studied and referenced by scholars today.Contrived Into Three Books, The First Of Poets And Poesie, The Second Of Proportion, The Third Of Ornament.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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New Essays on Native Son provides original insights into this major American novel by Richard Wright. After an introductory essay by the editor on the conception, composition, and reception of the novel, four leading Afro-Americanists examine various aspects of this classic fictional account of violent life and death in a racist society. John M. Reilly shows how carefully Wright utilises narrative techniques to subvert conventional American racial discourse and to establish the authority and authenticity of the protagonist's voice. Trudier Harris explores some of the social ironies involved in the novel's unfavourable presentation of female characters. Houston A. Baker Jr, focuses precisely on the concept of place in a new historicists treatment of black male and female roles in Native Son against Wright's own interpretation of Afro-American history in 12 Million Black Voices. Finally, Craig Werner convincingly relates Native Son to modernism as a literary movement. Moving beyond the old debate between protest and art, these essays, informed by new critical theory and perspectives, reveal previously unsuspected depth, complexity, and resonance in Wright's vision of black life and his literary resources in expressing it.

pemThe Journey to Self-Mastery Unlocking the Secrets to Personal Transformation emgives readers a fresh and insightful perspective on the real path to personal fulfilment--looking within and mastering the beliefs, values, behaviors and success habits to achieve real personal transformation. For people struggling in their lives and for those who have achieved much but want to move up to a higher level, The Journey to Self-Mastery can provide and inspirational and practical roadmap.p

pHave you even wondered how the surface of the earth became so lush and beautiful It was not always that way, and not made beautiful without a great deal of special help from the Twiblets. Twiblets come from the sun. It was a huge risk for them to venture to the Earth to provide their special magic and assistance to coax life and beauty from Earth's may dry and brittle seeds on its surface. In fact, several areas of the Earth were especially a challenge to the Twiblets unique abilities. One in particular of these was the deserts. This story is about the Twiblet adventures and challenges in the earthly deserts.p

piMuseum Configurationsi demonstrates how museum space functions cognitively and communicatively and questions whether it can be designed to provide a rich embodied experience, situating displays and their public in felicitous dialogue.ppIncluding contributions from authors working in the disciplines of architecture, psychology, museum studies, history and the visual arts, this volume addresses an interdisciplinary audience. The analysis of a wealth of examples shows how the voices of architects, curators and exhibition designers enter into dialogue and invite visitors to make their own connections between physical, cognitive and affective space. Considering how the layout of museums facilitates movement and orientation so that visitors may devote their attention to displays, the book questions what kinds of visual attention characterizes museum experiences and how the design of museum space can support them. In the context of an often dematerialized, atomized, and dissipating contemporary culture, the book proposes that museums can function as shared space that supports enjoyment and learning without being overly didactic.ppiMuseum Configurationsi focuses upon the functions and aims of the design of space. This makes the book particularly interesting to academics and students working in exhibition design and museum architecture, as well as to exhibition designers, curators, and architects.p