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The Way of the Bachelor

Early Chinese Settlement in Manitoba

By: Alison R. Marshall

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The Way of the Bachelor

Early Chinese Settlement in Manitoba

By: Alison R. Marshall

The lives of early Japanese and Chinese settlers in British Columbia have come to define the Asian experience in Canada. Yet many men travelled beyond British Columbia to settle in small Prairie towns and cities. Chinese bachelors opened the region's first laundries and Chinese cafes. They maintained ties to the Old World and negotiated a place in the new by fostering a vibrant homosocial culture based on friendship, everyday religious practices, the example of Sun Yat-sen, and the sharing of food. This exploration of the intersection of gender and migration in rural Canada, in particular, offers new takes on the Chinese quest for identity in North America in general. With a preface by the Honourable Inky Mark, former Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette.

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UBC Press

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0774819170

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Artificial Knowing

Gender and the Thinking Machine

By: Alison Adam

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Artificial Knowing

Gender and the Thinking Machine

By: Alison Adam

Artificial Knowing challenges the masculine slant in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) view of the world. Alison Adam admirably fills the large gap in science and technology studies by showing us that gender bias is inscribed in AI-based computer systems. Her treatment of feminist epistemology, focusing on the ideas of the knowing subject, the nature of knowledge, rationality and language, are bound to make a significant and powerful contribution to AI studies. Drawing from theories by Donna Haraway and Sherry Turkle, and using tools of feminist epistemology, Adam provides a sustained critique of AI which interestingly re-enforces many of the traditional criticisms of the AI project. Artificial Knowing is an esential read for those interested in gender studies, science and technology studies, and philosophical debates in AI.

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Routledge

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1134793553

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9781134793556

The Cultural Defense

By: Alison Dundes Renteln

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The Cultural Defense

By: Alison Dundes Renteln

Publisher's description: In a trial in California, Navajo defendants argue that using the hallucinogen peyote to achieve spiritual exaltation is protected by the Constitution's free exercise of religion clause, trumping the states' right to regulate them. An Ibo man from Nigeria sues Pan American World Airways for transporting his mother's corpse in a cloth sack. Her arrival for the funeral face down in a burlap bag signifies death by suicide according to the customs of her Ibo kin, and brings great shame to the son. In Los Angeles, two Cambodian men are prosecuted for attempting to eat a four month-old puppy. The immigrants' lawyers argue that the men were following their own "national customs" and do not realize their conduct is offensive to "American sensibilities." What is the just decision in each case? When cultural practices come into conflict with the law is it legitimate to take culture into account? Is there room in modern legal systems for a cultural defense? In this remarkable book, Alison Dundes Renteln amasses hundreds of cases from the U.S. and around the world in which cultural issues take center stage-from the mundane to the bizarre, from drugs to death. Though cultural practices vary dramatically, Renteln demonstrates that there are discernible patterns to the cultural arguments used in the courtroom. The regularities she uncovers offer judges a starting point for creating a body of law that takes culture into account. Renteln contends that a systematic treatment of culture in law is not only possible, but ultimately more equitable. A just pluralistic society requires a legal system that can assess diverse motivations and can recognize the key role that culture plays in influencing human behavior. The inclusion of evidence of cultural background is necessary for the fair hearing of a case.

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0195154037

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Here We Go Again

A Novel

By: Alison Cochrun

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Here We Go Again

A Novel

By: Alison Cochrun

A queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country"--

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Simon and Schuster

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1668021196

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9781668021194

Rainbow Stargate 33

Empowering Ascension “We’Re Going Hi-Vibe!”

By: Alison Carter

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Rainbow Stargate 33

Empowering Ascension “We’Re Going Hi-Vibe!”

By: Alison Carter

Rainbow Stargate 33 is an amazing spiritual journey that was repeatedly validated, as every prediction about it came true. Miracles happened before our eyes, stretching our beliefs and expanding our hearts. Unexplainable signs and wonders reminded us to be aware of the great mysteries around us that are always available to all. But this phenomenal story is also balanced and grounded as it offers practical life tools and useful road maps to support everyone in this Circle of life. Detailed instructions empower us to consciously build foundations within our physical bodies to support our ascension to live permanently in life’s happiest, high vibrational peaks. Rainbow Stargate 33 has operated quietly behind the scenes for over 20 years and involved hundreds of people from all walks of life. Now it is time to reveal the project and share what we learned so these inspirations, high vibrational energies, and empowering how-to guides are accessible to everyone.

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Balboa Press

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1982240121

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9781982240127

Over the Top

By: Alison Hughes

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Over the Top

By: Alison Hughes

From an award-winning author comes a funny and honest middle grade novel following Diva Cleopatra as she tries to adapt to her new home and school while coming face-to-face with the school's mean girls. Eleven-year-old Diva is horrified (but not surprised) that her mother's new dream home is a bright pink castle-like house. But the pink palace is only the beginning of a series of new humiliations. While acting as a glitzy mermaid for her Mom's party planning business, Diva is spotted by some classmates who won’t let her live it down. When she works up the courage to audition for her new school's play, she's cast in a surprising (and ridiculous) role. But it’s when her family throws her a huge surprise birthday party that things really lurch toward disaster. How can Diva stay true to her introverted, under-the-radar self in an in-your-face, over-the-top world?

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Running Press Kids

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0762473134

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9780762473137

Parasites in Ecological Communities

From Interactions to Ecosystems

By: Melanie J. Hatcher,Alison M. Dunn

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Parasites in Ecological Communities

From Interactions to Ecosystems

By: Melanie J. Hatcher,Alison M. Dunn

Interactions between competitors, predators and their prey have traditionally been viewed as the foundation of community structure. Parasites – long ignored in community ecology – are now recognized as playing an important part in influencing species interactions and consequently affecting ecosystem function. Parasitism can interact with other ecological drivers, resulting in both detrimental and beneficial effects on biodiversity and ecosystem health. Species interactions involving parasites are also key to understanding many biological invasions and emerging infectious diseases. This book bridges the gap between community ecology and epidemiology to create a wide-ranging examination of how parasites and pathogens affect all aspects of ecological communities, enabling the new generation of ecologists to include parasites as a key consideration in their studies. This comprehensive guide to a newly emerging field is of relevance to academics, practitioners and graduates in biodiversity, conservation and population management, and animal and human health.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139496980

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9781139496988

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings

By: Walter T. Grondzik,Alison G. Kwok

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Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings

By: Walter T. Grondzik,Alison G. Kwok

The definitive guide to environmental control systems, updated with emerging technology and trends The Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructors and students can access the tools they need to make efficient use of their time, while reinforcing and assessing their understanding of key concepts for successful understanding of the course. An access card with redemption code for the online Interactive Resource Center is included with all new, print copies or can be purchased separately. (***If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code ISBN: 978111899616-4). The online Interactive Resource Center contains resources tied to the book, such as: Interactive Animations Interactive Self-tests Interactive Flashcards Case Studies Respondus Testbank (instructors only) Instructor’s Manual (over 200 pages) including additional resources (Instructors only) Roadmap to the 12th Edition (Instructors only) Student Guide to the Textbook Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, Twelfth Edition is the industry standard reference that comprehensively covers all aspects of building systems. With over 2,200 drawings and photographs, the book discusses basic theory, preliminary building design guidelines, and detailed design procedure for buildings of all sizes. The updated twelfth edition includes over 300 new illustrations, plus information on the latest design trends, codes, and technologies, while the companion website offers new interactive features including animations, additional case studies, quizzes, and more. Environmental control systems are the components of a building that keep occupants comfortable and help make the building work. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings covers both active controls, like air conditioners and heaters, as well as passive controls like daylighting and natural ventilation. Because these systems comprise the entire energy use and costs of a building's life, the book stresses the importance of sustainability considerations during the design process, by both architects and builders. Authored by two leading green design educators, MEEB provides the most current information on low-energy architecture, including topics like: Context, comfort, and environmental resources Indoor air quality and thermal control Illumination, acoustics, and electricity Fire protection, signal systems, and transportation Occupant comfort and building usability are the most critical factors in the success of a building design, and with environmental concerns mounting, it's becoming more and more important to approach projects from a sustainable perspective from the very beginning. As the definitive guide to environmental control systems for over 75 years, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings is a complete resource for students and professionals alike.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118867181

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9781118867181

Report on the Pacific Roundtables

Actions to Address Correspondent Banking and Remittances Pressures

By: Ms.Alison Stuart,Jihad Alwazir,Ms.Yan Liu,Mr.Scott Roger,Mr.Si Guo,Chau Nguyen,Mr.Emmanuel Mathias,Mr.Jonathan Pampolina

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Report on the Pacific Roundtables

Actions to Address Correspondent Banking and Remittances Pressures

By: Ms.Alison Stuart,Jihad Alwazir,Ms.Yan Liu,Mr.Scott Roger,Mr.Si Guo,Chau Nguyen,Mr.Emmanuel Mathias,Mr.Jonathan Pampolina

The paper looks at feasible concrete action that can be taken by correspondent and respondent banks, money transfer operators, the Pacific authorities, the Australian and New Zealand authorities, and international organizations.

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International Monetary Fund

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1498312691

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Class, Gender and Migration

Return Flows between Mexico and the United States in Times of Crisis

By: María Eugenia D’Aubeterre Buznego,Alison Elizabeth Lee,María Leticia Rivermar Pérez

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Class, Gender and Migration

Return Flows between Mexico and the United States in Times of Crisis

By: María Eugenia D’Aubeterre Buznego,Alison Elizabeth Lee,María Leticia Rivermar Pérez

Using a gender-sensitive political economy approach, this book analyzes the emergence of new migration patterns between Central Mexico and the East Coast of the United States in the last decades of the twentieth century, and return migration during and after the global economic crisis of 2007. Based on ethnographic research carried out over a decade, details of the lives of women and men from two rural communities reveal how neoliberal economic restructuring led to the deterioration of livelihoods starting in the 1980s. Similar restructuring processes in the United States opened up opportunities for Mexican workers to labor in US industries that relied heavily on undocumented workers to sustain their profits and grow. When the Great Recession hit, in the context of increasingly restrictive immigration policies, some immigrants were more likely to return to Mexico than others. This longitudinal study demonstrates how the interconnections among class and gender are key to understanding who stayed and who returned to Mexico during and after the global economic crisis. Through these case studies, the authors comment more widely on how neoliberalism has affected the livelihoods and aspirations of the working classes. This book will be of key interest to scholars, students and practitioners in migration studies, gender studies/politics, and more broadly to international relations, anthropology, development studies, and human geography.

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Routledge

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0429844980

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The Sea Rescue

Horse Crazy Book 3

By: Alison Lester

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The Sea Rescue

Horse Crazy Book 3

By: Alison Lester

During summer vacation at Whale Bay, Bonnie and Sam are charged with shearing sheep and taking care of two horses, Tex, who is afraid of the ocean, and Blondie. Along the way, they stumble across clues to a mystery at Skull Rock. Kids won't be able to resist this page-turner as Bonnie and Sam put together the clues and catch the abalone poachers!

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Chronicle Books

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1452111383

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International Human Rights

Universalism Versus Relativism

By: Alison Dundes Renteln

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International Human Rights

Universalism Versus Relativism

By: Alison Dundes Renteln

International Human Rights is a classic socio-legal study of the incompatibility and possible reconciliation of competing views of culture relativism and absolute fundamental human rights. It features prodigious research and insight that is much cited by academics and human rights lawyers and activists over two decades. Quality ebook edition features active Contents, linked notes, and proper presentation of text and charts. Are human rights universal? Universalists and cultural relativists have long been debating this question. In INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS, Alison Dundes Renteln reconciles the two positions and argues that, within the vast array of cultural practices and values, it is possible to create structural equivalents to rights in all societies. She poses that empirical cross-cultural research can reveal universal human rights standards, then demonstrates it through an analysis of the concept of measured retribution. INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS provides an unusual combination of abstract theory and empirical evidence. It will interest scholars and students in political science, sociology, anthropology, peace studies, cross-cultural research, and philosophy, as well as human rights activists.

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Quid Pro Books

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1610271599

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9781610271592

Willow

By: Alison Syme

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Willow

By: Alison Syme

Drooping lazily over waterways, shading gardens, guarding hedgerows—the willow tree is a poetically formed plant, but also a practical one. For millennia, the wood of the willow has been used for baskets, furniture, fences, and toys, while finding its place in the watercolors of Monet, Shakespearean tragedies, Hans Christian Andersen, and The Lord of the Rings. Telling the willow’s rich and multilayered tale, Alison Syme explores its presence in literature, art, and human history. Syme examines the manifold practical uses of the tree, discussing the application of its bark in medicines, its production as an energy crop that produces biofuel and charcoal, and its employment for soil stabilization and other environmental protection schemes. But despite all the functional uses of willows, she argues, we must also heed the lessons they teach about living, dying, and enriching our world. Looking at the roles that willows have played in folklore, religion, and art, she parses their connections to grief and joy, toil and play, necessity and ornament. Filled with one hundred images, Willow is a seamless account of the singular place the willow holds in our culture.

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Reaktion Books

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1780233329

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9781780233321

Anticancer Living

Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six

By: Lorenzo Cohen PhD,Alison Jefferies, MEd

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Anticancer Living

Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six

By: Lorenzo Cohen PhD,Alison Jefferies, MEd

“The health-care revolution continues . . . an accessible, science-based approach to wellness.” —Andrew Weil, MD What if we could make basic, sustainable lifestyle changes that could prevent us from getting cancer? What if those with cancer could improve their chances of living long, vibrant lives? The evidence is now clear: at least 50 percent of cancer deaths can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle changes. But many—patients and doctors included—still don't realize the simple changes we can make to increase chances of survival, or aid in the healing process for those with a diagnosis. Introducing the concept of the "Mix of Six," Lorenzo Cohen and Alison Jefferies make an informed case that by focusing on six key areas of health and wellness, you can support treatment or reduce your risk for developing cancer altogether. An accessible, prescriptive guide to wellness based on the latest scientific findings, Anticancer Living outlines a path to radically transform health, delay or prevent many cancers, support conventional treatments, and significantly improve quality of life. “Anticancer Living will empower millions of people with information they can use to reduce their risk of getting cancer and improve their chances of surviving a cancer diagnosis. Highly recommended!” —Dean Ornish, MD, author of The Spectrum

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Penguin

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0735220433

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9780735220430

Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book

Normal and Problem Pregnancies

By: Mark B. Landon,Henry L. Galan,Eric R. M. Jauniaux,Deborah A. Driscoll,Vincenzo Berghella,William A. Grobman,Sarah J. Kilpatrick,Alison G. Cahill

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Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book

Normal and Problem Pregnancies

By: Mark B. Landon,Henry L. Galan,Eric R. M. Jauniaux,Deborah A. Driscoll,Vincenzo Berghella,William A. Grobman,Sarah J. Kilpatrick,Alison G. Cahill

Highly readable, well-illustrated, and easy to understand, Gabbe's Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies is an ideal day-to-day reference or study tool for residents and clinicians. This 8th Edition of this bestselling text offers fast access to evidence-based, comprehensive information, now fully revised with substantial content updates, new and improved illustrations, and a new, international editorial team that continues the tradition of excellence established by Dr. Steven Gabbe. - Puts the latest knowledge in this complex specialty at your fingertips, allowing you to quickly access the information you need to treat patients, participate knowledgably on rounds, and perform well on exams. - Contains at-a-glance features such as key points boxes, bolded text, chapter summaries and conclusions, key abbreviations boxes, and quick-reference tables, management and treatment algorithms, and bulleted lists throughout. - Features detailed illustrations from cover to cover—many new and improved—including more than 100 ultrasound images that provide an important resource for normal and abnormal fetal anatomy. - Covers key topics such as prevention of maternal mortality, diabetes in pregnancy, obesity in pregnancy, vaginal birth after cesarean section, and antepartum fetal evaluation. - Provides access to 11 videos that enhance learning in areas such as cesarean delivery and operative vaginal delivery. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323613403

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Women in Shakespeare

A Dictionary

By: Alison Findlay

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Women in Shakespeare

A Dictionary

By: Alison Findlay

This is a comprehensive reference guide examining the language employed by Shakespeare to represent women in the full range of his poetry and plays. Including over 350 entries, Alison Findlay shows the role of women within Shakespearean drama, their representations on the Shakespearean stage, and their place in Shakespeare's personal and professional lives.

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A&C Black

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1472557514

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9781472557513

German Immigrants, Race, and Citizenship in the Civil War Era

By: Alison Clark Efford

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German Immigrants, Race, and Citizenship in the Civil War Era

By: Alison Clark Efford

This study reframes Civil War-era history, arguing that the Franco-Prussian War contributed to a dramatic pivot in Northern commitment to African-American rights.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107031931

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9781107031937

The Stories Behind Astrology

Discover the mythology of the zodiac & stars

By: Alison Davies

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The Stories Behind Astrology

Discover the mythology of the zodiac & stars

By: Alison Davies

Discover the intriguing mythology behind the planets and Zodiac signs that rule Western astrology, and learn how to channel the energy of each star sign to live your best life. Have you ever wondered why the Zodiac signs are associated with certain animals? Or how a crab (Cancer) came to rule a part of the sky? Or, for that matter, what it means to have Taurus, the stubborn bull, as your star sign? Whether you’re a fiery Aries, a mysterious Scorpio, or a sassy Sagittarius, you can discover the fascinating, sometimes forgotten, and often wild Greek and Roman mythology that gave rise to the star signs and planet names, while learning the stories behind: Aries, the ram; Taurus, the bull; Gemini, the twins; Cancer, the crab; Leo, the lion; Virgo, the maiden; Libra, the scales; Scorpio, the scorpion; Sagittarius, the archer; Capricorn, the goat; Aquarius, the cup bearer; Pisces, the fish; Venus, the planet of love; Mars, the planet of war … and more! With stunning, specially commissioned illustrations from Jennifer Parks (@spectralgardens) and rituals and affirmations included at the end of each story to help you harness the power of every sign and planet, whether you’re a super grounded Taurus looking to bring more activist Aquarius energy into your life, or a dreamy Pisces looking to get focused like no-nonsense Virgo, this book is for you.

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Leaping Hare Press

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071129075X

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9780711290754

The Language of Humour

By: Alison Ross

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The Language of Humour

By: Alison Ross

The Language of Humour: * examines the importance of the social context for humour * explores the issue of gender and humour in areas such as the New Lad culture in comedy and stand-up comedy * includes comic transcripts from TV sketches such as Clive Anderson and Peter Cook

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Routledge

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1134701713

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Revenance

By: Alison Armstrong

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Revenance

By: Alison Armstrong

Blending aspects of vampire myths with other supernatural and psychological archetypes, Revenance depicts a young female punk musician's awakening from death into a surreal, supernatural realm of horror and passion. Revived from a deadly accident by an alluring vampire, she learns from her Awakener how to survive by feasting upon the ill and hopeless. As she quenches her insatiable thirst for blood, she vicariously experiences the hopes and fears of her despairing victims, reliving through them the joy and anguish of human existence. Journeying through the nocturnal NYC netherworld of the addicted, the abandoned, and the tormented, she reconnects with her former friend, drug-addicted musician Spitz Nevus, and explores the self-destructive obsessions plaguing humans as well as vampires. She also recalls her own childhood and adolescent encounters with otherworldly entities, the Tooth Fairy and Morbidy Graham, who, in tainting her innocence, awakened feral instincts that shape her immortal future.

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Lulu.com

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1105748162

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9781105748165

The Good Bee

A Celebration of Bees – And How to Save Them

By: Alison Benjamin,Brian McCallum

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The Good Bee

A Celebration of Bees – And How to Save Them

By: Alison Benjamin,Brian McCallum

Learn about the part that bees play in the natural world, how they are coming under threat, and what we can all do about it.

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Michael O'Mara Books

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1789290848

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Love in the Time of Foreclosure

By: Stephanie Alison Walker

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Love in the Time of Foreclosure

By: Stephanie Alison Walker

Stephanie Alison Walkers Love in the Time of Foreclosure is a frontline account of one couples battle to save their Los Angeles home. From the first foreclosure notice to the day she and her husband finally moved out, Walker details a maze of lenders, last-ditch phone calls to the governor, realtors from hell and awkward looks across the office. She also writes about the costs no one talks about: the gut-wrenched anxieties, the stress-tested marriage and the endless support from family and friends. She's sharing her story so others know what to expect - from banks, from brokers, from the family down the street. Walker hopes to remove the stigma of financial hardship, and her positive attitude, even as she loses everything, is a lesson for everyone in times like these.

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Outpost19

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1937402169

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9781937402167

A State of Secrecy

Stasi Informers and the Culture of Surveillance

By: Alison Lewis

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A State of Secrecy

Stasi Informers and the Culture of Surveillance

By: Alison Lewis

A series of five interlaced, in-depth biographical studies from across the spectrum of writers-turned-spies recruited by the Stasi.

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U of Nebraska Press

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1640123792

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9781640123793

The Public Relations Strategic Toolkit

An Essential Guide to Successful Public Relations Practice

By: Alison Theaker,Heather Yaxley

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The Public Relations Strategic Toolkit

An Essential Guide to Successful Public Relations Practice

By: Alison Theaker,Heather Yaxley

The Public Relations Strategic Toolkit presents guidance to instruct and educate students and professionals of public relations and corporate communications. Alison Theaker and Heather Yaxley cover every aspect of critical practice, including definitions of public relations, key theoretical concepts and both original and established methodological approaches. Case studies and interviews are featured to provide real-world context and advice for professional development. The new edition is fully revised with brand new case studies and updated content which reflect significant developments in theory and contemporary practice. It puts particular emphasis on the use of technology (including automation) and social media in current public relations planning, corporate communications and stakeholder engagement. The book is divided into four parts; covering the profession, public relations planning, corporate communication and stakeholder engagement. Features include: definitions of key terms contemporary case studies interviews with practitioners handy checklists practical activities and assignments. By combining theory and practice, with an invaluable insight from experts in the field, this guide will introduce readers to all the professional skills needed for a career in public relations.

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Routledge

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1317192729

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9781317192725

The Still Single Papers

The Fearless Musings of a Romantic Adventurer Aged Thirty-Two-and-a-Half

By: Alison Taylor

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The Still Single Papers

The Fearless Musings of a Romantic Adventurer Aged Thirty-Two-and-a-Half

By: Alison Taylor

Still Single should be a marital status all of its own. Single girls today are smarter, stronger and funnier, and journalist Alison Taylor is the witty voice for this new generation who are looking for ‘the one’ but not willing to undergo a personality lobotomy in the process. Covering twelve months in the life of one ever-hopeful (but never desperate) romantic, The Still Single Papers charts what happens before a date, during a date and when there are no dates. Hanging out at music festivals, bars and various capital cities, we join the self-styled ‘lovefool’ and friends on her quest for fun, romance and someone to care about. On her travels, Alison asks the tough questions, like: what does that text really mean? Did you shave that yourself? Are you f***ing kidding me? The Still Single Papers will ring true with a whole generation of cool, educated and ambitious women who can’t quite believe that there are so few fit, single straight guys out there. But that doesn’t stop them from looking and hoping, and hoping and looking . . .

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Random House

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1780574606

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9781780574608

Why Women Mean Business

Understanding the Emergence of Our Next Economic Revolution

By: Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,Alison Maitland

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Why Women Mean Business

Understanding the Emergence of Our Next Economic Revolution

By: Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,Alison Maitland

Never before has there been such a confluence of international attention to the economic importance of women and the need for policies to enable them to fulfil their potential. The position of women - as employees, consumers and leaders - is seen as a measure of health, maturity and economic viability. Why Women Mean Business takes the economic arguments for change to the heart of the corporate world. This powerful new book analyses the opportunities available to companies that really understand what motivates women in the workplace and the marketplace. Find out how companies that learn to adapt to women will be better able to respond to the challenge of an ageing workforce and the demands of the next generation of knowledge workers. The authors compare policies and approaches in countries around the world, that offer surprising and envious results. The optimisation of women’s talents will boost the bottom line. Taking action to achieve this will require sustained courage and conviction from today’s corporate leaders. Reading Why Women Mean Business will be an important first step.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470753919

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9780470753910

The Woman's Film of the 1940s

Gender, Narrative, and History

By: Alison L. McKee

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The Woman's Film of the 1940s

Gender, Narrative, and History

By: Alison L. McKee

This book explores the relationship among gender, desire, and narrative in 1940s woman’s films which negotiate the terrain between public history and private experience. The woman’s film and other form of cinematic melodrama have often been understood as positioning themselves outside history, and this book challenges and modifies that understanding, contextualizing the films it considers against the backdrop of World War II. In addition, in paying tribute to and departing from earlier feminist formulations about gendered spectatorship in cinema, McKee argues that such models emphasized a masculine-centered gaze at the inadvertent expense of understanding other possible modes of identification and gender expression in classical narrative cinema. She proposes ways of understanding gender and narrative based in part on literary narrative theory and ultimately works toward a notion of an androgynous spectatorship and mode of interpretation in the 1940s woman’s film.

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Routledge

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1135053707

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9781135053703

HEROINE

FIRST FEMALE ELITE SPECIAL FORCES UK

By: Alison Sarah James MC

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HEROINE

FIRST FEMALE ELITE SPECIAL FORCES UK

By: Alison Sarah James MC

AUTHORISED & VETTED BY SAS/SBS, MI5/MI6 AND PM RISHI SUNAK FOR UK GOVERNMENT AND BY UN & ICJ, AT EASE NOW ICC CASE REPORT PUBLISHED HERE. PM RISHI SUNAK: ‘A BIG slot please to praise Alison’s tenacity holding firm as 001 SAS Sammie for sixty years now, THANK YOU! You are a long-range visionary to my girls who think your Treaty in UN banning nuclear weaponry is most striking thing I’ve ever supported, whoops-a daisy, I love you for this marvellous policy I have adopted officially! I support her plan for reformation of the House of Lords as well, we all agree privilege is outdated and plain wrong nowadays.’ ADMIRAL LORD RADAKIN: ‘Awarded 49 MCs, latest count! Mandatory to call her ‘heroine’, always, UN orders!First female UN-appointed UK Field Marshal in 2010, performs superbly in action! She’s ‘M.’ in jargon, unpaid.’ RAY STUBBS, TV Sports commentator: ‘WOW! Do not read if you think liars and cheats should win! I knew her on Calday/West Kirby State Grammar School bus and not only filmed her winning the Grand National secretly, but winning Gold Medals, the grand stand view is hers.’ TOM WHIPPLE, Science Editor, The Times: ‘It is the best book I ever read, volume 1 was unsurpassable to me until I read volume 2! Volume 3 was even better! And volume 4 made me eat my hat! Must be read by everyone!’

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New Beginnings at The Birdie and Bramble

The most hilarious and feel-good romance you’ll read this year!

By: Alison Craig

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New Beginnings at The Birdie and Bramble

The most hilarious and feel-good romance you’ll read this year!

By: Alison Craig

Fun, fab, fresh, joyful and awesome.' Netgalley Reviewer Can going home be a fresh start? The Birdie & Bramble used to have queues out the door, but when Maddy Campbell makes her way back to St Andrews after her father's sudden death, the restaurant and her future seems bleak. Especially when she discovers that the restaurant isn't worth a thing. Now Maddy needs to save the restaurant before everything her dad built falls apart, even if she is planning to head back to London any day now. Then she meets Jack, utterly gorgeous and grumpy, which is very inconvenient when a single look from him makes her heart race. But when someone steps in to ruin her plans at The Birdie & Bramble, Maddy has to decide if she's going to stay and fight to save her dad's legacy and forge her very own new beginning, or run away again? The first novel in The Birdie & Bramble series. Don't miss a single book in this hilarious and feel-good series: 1. New Beginnings at The Birdie & Bramble 2. Snowdrops at The Birdie & Bramble 3. Blue Skies at The Birdie & Bramble Reviewers have falling in love with The Birdie and Bramble - have you? 'Well written with loveable and relatable characters, such a heartwarming read' 'This is a brilliant book. I loved the characters. They are well written and relatable The plot is entertaining and kept me interested until the end. This is the first book in the series and I can't wait for the next one.' 'This is a brilliant book about new starts, family, grief, and friendship. It's one of those book that can be an easy read or make you think if you read them at the right moment in your life.' 'This story so made me want to pack a bag and return for a visit to Scotland!' 'I really enjoyed reading this book, It has a lovely feel good factor, and it is an engaging read.' 'This novel has interesting characters, a great storyline and is unputdownable. Would recommend you give this read a go.' 'New Beginnings at The Birdie and Bramble is the first novel by Alison Craig that I've read and I can honestly say that I will be picking up more of her work in the future. I really liked her style of writing and found this an easy book to read. Her writing is so descriptive and I could honestly picture everything she was describing, especially the food! ' 'This is very similar to a Katie Fforde novel. I loved the glorious food descriptions (not to be read if you are on a diet), the cosy small town feel, the morning walks on the beach, the romantic tension between Maddie's boyfriend in London and her new venison supplier for the restaurant. There's a suitably evil Laird, secret identities and nefarious plots to reveal all while serving sumptuous Scottish fare.

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Orion Dash

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1409195546

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9781409195542

Chinese Painting Techniques

By: Alison Stilwell Cameron

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Chinese Painting Techniques

By: Alison Stilwell Cameron

The first guide to unify the philosophical and imitative methods of instruction in the art of Chinese painting. The text explains the tools of the art and basic strokes and writing of Chinese characters before moving on to demonstrate the use of these strokes to represent trees, flowers, boats, rocks, insects, others.

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Courier Corporation

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048640708X

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9780486407081

Much Ado About Nothing

By: Alison Findlay

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Much Ado About Nothing

By: Alison Findlay

This Handbook provides an introductory guide to Much Ado About Nothing offering a scene-by-scene theatrically aware commentary, contextual documents, a brief history of the text and first performances, case studies of key productions, a survey of film and TV adaptation, a wide sampling of critical opinion and further reading.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0230343961

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9780230343962

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