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Carving Out the Commons

Tenant Organizing and Housing Cooperatives in Washington, D.C.

By: Amanda Huron

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Carving Out the Commons

Tenant Organizing and Housing Cooperatives in Washington, D.C.

By: Amanda Huron

An investigation of the practice of “commoning” in urban housing and its necessity for challenging economic injustice in our rapidly gentrifying cities Provoked by mass evictions and the onset of gentrification in the 1970s, tenants in Washington, D.C., began forming cooperative organizations to collectively purchase and manage their apartment buildings. These tenants were creating a commons, taking a resource—housing—that had been used to extract profit from them and reshaping it as a resource that was collectively owned by them. In Carving Out the Commons, Amanda Huron theorizes the practice of urban “commoning” through a close investigation of the city’s limited-equity housing cooperatives. Drawing on feminist and anticapitalist perspectives, Huron asks whether a commons can work in a city where land and other resources are scarce and how strangers who may not share a past or future come together to create and maintain commonly held spaces in the midst of capitalism. Arguing against the romanticization of the commons, she instead positions the urban commons as a pragmatic practice. Through the practice of commoning, she contends, we can learn to build communities to challenge capitalism’s totalizing claims over life.

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U of Minnesota Press

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145295643X

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History and Travels of a Wanderer

In Many States and Places of Interest in This Fair Land of Ours

By: Amanda E. Bates

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History and Travels of a Wanderer

In Many States and Places of Interest in This Fair Land of Ours

By: Amanda E. Bates

Light memoirs of a woman traveling, mostly in the Western U.S., as a young single woman and then as a married woman, with different sorts of experiences.

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Applewood Books

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1429005289

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A Little Girl in Old Detroit

By: Amanda Minnie Douglas

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A Little Girl in Old Detroit

By: Amanda Minnie Douglas

A Little Girl in Old Detroit" by Amanda Minnie Douglas is a captivating historical novel that transports readers to the bustling streets of early Detroit. Set against the backdrop of a growing frontier town, the story follows the life and adventures of a young protagonist as she navigates the challenges and excitement of her time. The title, "A Little Girl in Old Detroit," sets the stage for a tale that offers a unique glimpse into the daily life and experiences of a child growing up in the early days of Detroit's history. Through the eyes of the young protagonist, readers are transported to a world of dirt roads, trading posts, and the vibrant mix of cultures that characterized the frontier. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of historical authenticity and engaging storytelling. As the little girl explores her surroundings and interacts with the diverse cast of characters in her community, readers gain insight into the social dynamics, customs, and values of the era. The author's meticulous attention to detail creates a vivid portrayal of life in early Detroit, immersing readers in the sights, sounds, and challenges of the frontier town. At its core, "A Little Girl in Old Detroit" explores the growth and development of the young protagonist. Through her adventures and interactions, readers witness her journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The novel delves into timeless themes such as friendship, family, resilience, and the pursuit of one's dreams. The historical context adds depth and richness to the narrative, allowing readers to experience the significant events and changes that shaped the early history of Detroit. From encounters with Native American tribes to the transformations brought about by European settlement, the novel offers a window into the pivotal moments that defined the frontier experience. Douglas' prose is both evocative and accessible, making the story appealing to readers of various ages. Her skillful storytelling and descriptive language bring the setting and characters to life, enabling readers to fully immerse themselves in the world of old Detroit. In conclusion, "A Little Girl in Old Detroit" is a captivating and illuminating novel that offers a charming journey into the early history of a frontier town. Through the perspective of its young protagonist, the book provides a rich exploration of history, culture, and personal growth. With its engaging narrative and historical depth, the novel invites readers to travel back in time and experience the joys and challenges of a bygone era.

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The Midwest ebook

By: Amanda Jackson Green

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The Midwest ebook

By: Amanda Jackson Green

Explore the landscape of the midwestern United States! This social studies book explains how the Midwest has a big impact on how the rest of America eats, thinks, and lives. From the Great Lakes to the Great Plains, the Midwest is a beautiful region with a rich culture and history. This teacher-approved book gives students the chance to learn about the lives of people from the Midwest, including the history of native peoples in the region. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the midwestern United States in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other meaningful features, this book brings the wide-open fields of the Midwest to life for students.

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1087691184

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Skokie

By: Amanda J. Hanson,Richard J. Witry

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Skokie

By: Amanda J. Hanson,Richard J. Witry

Settled in the 1840s, incorporated as Niles Centre in 1888, German and Luxembourger immigrants founded Skokie and created a rural community of farms and greenhouses. A short-lived real estate boom in the 1920s gave Skokie its current boundaries, streets, and sewer systems. Due to the Great Depression, however, these paved roadways remained vacant until after World War II. Aided by the construction of the Edens Expressway, Skokie experienced tremendous growth and became a bustling suburban community. Many of the families that settled in Skokie during this time were Jewish. In the last quarter century, other families moved to the suburb, many with Indo-Asian origins, leading to the ethnically diverse community that Skokie has become today.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439641196

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A Little Girl in Old Quebec

By: Amanda Minnie Douglas

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A Little Girl in Old Quebec

By: Amanda Minnie Douglas

Ralph Destournier went gayly along, whistling a merry French song that was nearly all chorus, climbing, slipping, springing, wondering in his heart as many a man did then what had induced Samuel de Champlain to dream out a city on this craggy, rocky spot. Yet its wildness had an impressive grandeur. Above the island of Orleans the channel narrowed, and there were the lovely green heights of what was to be Point Levis, more attractive, he thought, than these frowning cliffs. The angle between the St. Charles and St. Lawrence gave an impregnable site for a fortress, and Champlain was a born soldier with a quick eye to seize on the possibility of defence. On the space between the cliffs and the water a few wooden buildings, rough hewn, marked the site of the lower town. A wall had been erected, finished with a gallery, loopholed for musketry, and within this were the beginnings of a town that was to be famous for heroic deeds, for men of high courage, for quaintness that perpetuates old stories which are perfect romances yet to-day after the lapse of three centuries. There was a storehouse quite well fortified, there was a courtyard with some fine walnut trees, and a few gardens stretching out with pleasant greenery, while doves were flying about in wide circles, a reminder of home. Ralph Destournier had a spirit of adventure and Champlain was a great hero to him. Coming partly of Huguenot stock he had fewer chances at home, and he believed there was more liberty in the new world, a better outlook for a restless, eager mind. He went on climbing over the sun-baked cliffs, while here and there in a depression where rain could linger there were patches of verdure, trees that somehow maintained a footing. How unlike the level old seaport town where he had passed a good part of his youth, considered his grandfather's heir, when in the turn of fortune's wheel the sturdy old Huguenot had been killed in battle and his estates confiscated.

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Library of Alexandria

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1465603247

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Verse and Vengeance

By: Amanda Flower

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Verse and Vengeance

By: Amanda Flower

USA Today bestselling author and Agatha Award winner Amanda Flower turns the charm up to ten in her fourth Magical Bookshop mystery. With the help of Walt Whitman's works, magical bookshop owner Violet Waverly puts her pedal to the metal to sleuth a bicycle-race murder that tests her mettle. A bicycle race is not Charming Books proprietor Violet Waverly's idea of a pleasant pastime. But police chief David Rainwater wheelie wants them to enter the Tour de Cascade as a couple, so she reluctantly consents. The Tour de Cascade is the brainchild of Violet's Grandma Daisy. The race is a fundraiser to build the Cascade Springs Underground Railroad Museum. But not everyone in this Niagara Region village supports the race. As if the bike race weren't tiring enough, pesky private investigator Joel Redding is snooping around Charming Books. It takes all of Violet's and Grandma Daisy's ingenuity to keep Redding from discovering the shop's magical essence--which communicates with Violet through books. When Redding perishes in an accident during the race, David discovers that the brake line of the private eye's bike was cut. Worse, Violet tops his list of suspects. As Emerson the tuxedo cat and resident crow Faulkner look on, Charming Books steers Violet to the works of Walt Whitman to solve the crime. But no other names ring a bell as culprits, and as David's investigation picks up speed, Violet will have to get in gear to clear her name.

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Crooked Lane Books

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1643851527

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Healing in the History of Christianity

By: Amanda Porterfield

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Healing in the History of Christianity

By: Amanda Porterfield

Amanda Porterfield offers a survey of ideas, rituals, and experiences of healing in Christian history. Jesus himself performed many miracles of healing, and Christians down the ages have seen this as a prominent feature of their faith. Indeed, healing is one of the most constant themes in the long and sprawling history of Christianity. Changes in healing beliefs and practices offer a window into changes in religious authority, church structure, and ideas about sanctity, history, resurrection, and the kingdom of God. Porterfield chronicles these changes, at the same time shedding important new light on the universality of religious healing. Finally, she looks at recent scientific findings about religion's biological effects, and considers the relation of these findings to ages-old traditions about belief and healing.

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0198035748

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A Little Girl in Old St. Louis

By: Amanda Minnie Douglas

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A Little Girl in Old St. Louis

By: Amanda Minnie Douglas

A Little Girl in Old St. Louis" by Amanda Minnie Douglas is a captivating historical novel that immerses readers in the vibrant and bustling city of St. Louis during a pivotal period in American history. Through the eyes of the young protagonist, the novel brings to life the sights, sounds, and experiences of a bygone era, offering a rich and engaging narrative. The title, "A Little Girl in Old St. Louis," encapsulates the central theme of the story – the adventures and growth of a young girl in the bustling city of St. Louis. Set against the backdrop of the mid-19th century, the novel explores themes of family, community, social change, and the challenges and opportunities of urban life. The narrative follows the journey of the young protagonist as she navigates the bustling streets, neighborhoods, and landmarks of Old St. Louis. Through her interactions with a diverse cast of characters, readers gain insights into the dynamic and rapidly changing society of the time. The author's attention to historical details and vivid descriptions paint a vivid picture of the city's architecture, fashion, and daily routines. As the young girl encounters various challenges and experiences, readers are treated to a window into the cultural, social, and economic landscape of mid-19th century St. Louis. The novel skillfully weaves historical events and cultural influences into the protagonist's story, providing a well-rounded and immersive experience that educates and entertains. Throughout the novel, the young protagonist's personal growth and relationships take center stage. From forming friendships to confronting societal expectations, her journey resonates with universal themes of self-discovery and identity. As she interacts with individuals from different walks of life, readers witness the transformative power of compassion, empathy, and understanding. "A Little Girl in Old St. Louis" captures the essence of a city on the brink of change, offering readers a glimpse into the past while highlighting connections to the present. The novel's narrative depth and relatable characters make it an engaging and enjoyable read for audiences of all ages. In conclusion, "A Little Girl in Old St. Louis" is a beautifully crafted historical novel that transports readers to a bustling city during a transformative era. Amanda Minnie Douglas' storytelling prowess and meticulous research create a narrative that is both educational and emotionally resonant. Through the eyes of the young protagonist, readers embark on a journey that celebrates the enduring spirit of St. Louis and the timeless themes of growth, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams.

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The Early Modern Theatre of Cruelty and its Doubles

Artaud and Influence

By: Amanda Di Ponio

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The Early Modern Theatre of Cruelty and its Doubles

Artaud and Influence

By: Amanda Di Ponio

This book examines the influence of the early modern period on Antonin Artaud’s seminal work The Theatre and Its Double, arguing that Elizabethan and Jacobean drama and their early modern context are an integral part of the Theatre of Cruelty and essential to its very understanding. The chapters draw links between the early modern theatrical obsession with plague and regeneration, and how it is mirrored in Artaud’s concept of cruelty in the theatre. As a discussion of the influence of Shakespeare and his contemporaries on Artaud, and the reciprocal influence of Artaud on contemporary interpretations of early modern drama, this book is an original addition to both the fields of early modern theatre studies and modern drama.

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3319922491

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Victoria Woodhull's Sexual Revolution

Political Theater and the Popular Press in Nineteenth-Century America

By: Amanda Frisken

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Victoria Woodhull's Sexual Revolution

Political Theater and the Popular Press in Nineteenth-Century America

By: Amanda Frisken

Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for president, forced her fellow Americans to come to terms with the full meaning of equality after the Civil War. A sometime collaborator with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, yet never fully accepted into mainstream suffragist circles, Woodhull was a flamboyant social reformer who promoted freedom, especially freedom from societal constraints over intimate relationships. This much we know from the several popular biographies of the nineteenth-century activist. But what we do not know, as Amanda Frisken reveals, is how Woodhull manipulated the emerging popular media and fluid political culture of the Reconstruction period in order to accomplish her political goals. As an editor and public speaker, Woodhull demanded that women and men be held to the same standards in public life. Her political theatrics brought the topic of women's sexuality into the public arena, shocking critics, galvanizing supporters, and finally locking opposing camps into bitter conflict over sexuality and women's rights in marriage. A woman who surrendered her own privacy, whose life was grist for the mills of a sensation-mongering press, she made the exposure of others' secrets a powerful tool of social change. Woodhull's political ambitions became inseparable from her sexual nonconformity, yet her skill in using contemporary media kept her revolutionary ideas continually before her peers. In this way Woodhull contributed to long-term shifts in attitudes about sexuality and the slow liberation of marriage and other social institutions. Using contemporary sources such as images from the "sporting news," Frisken takes a fresh look at the heyday of this controversial women's rights activist, discovering Woodhull's previously unrecognized importance in the turbulent climate of Radical Reconstruction and making her a useful lens through which to view the shifting sexual mores of the nineteenth century.

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0812201981

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How to Succeed at College and University with Specific Learning Difficulties

A Guide for Students, Educators and Parents

By: Dr. Amanda Kirby

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How to Succeed at College and University with Specific Learning Difficulties

A Guide for Students, Educators and Parents

By: Dr. Amanda Kirby

For any adult with specific learning difficulties, going to college or university can be a challenge. From study skills to budgeting, from cooking to relationships, Amanda Kirby identifies routes to success in both education and socially. At the heart of How To Succeed with Specific Learning Difficulties at College and University is its practical approach to provide information and advice that is easy to access and to use. Drawing on decades of practical, professional and academic experience, Amanda Kirby provides solutions that are very accessible. How To Succeed with Specific Learning Difficulties at College and University provides opportunities for further reading and directs you to relevant apps and websites. Prior to Amanda Kirby's book, helpful information was very difficult to obtain; now, having this information all in one place is like a gold mine. How To Succeed with Specific Learning Difficulties at College and University covers: - Preparing for College and University - Getting and Staying Organised - Independent Living - Study Skills - Socialising and Feeling Good - Preparing for the Workplace For any adult with specific learning difficulties going to college or university can be a challenge. These can present in the work and home setting, learning new skills, meeting new people, and coping with a new environment. From study skills to budgeting, from cooking to relationships, Amanda Kirby identifies routes to success in both education and socially. At the heart of this book is its practical approach to provide information and advice that is easy to access and to use. Drawing on decades of practical, professional and academic experience Amanda Kirby provides solutions that are not only very accessible but also directs you to further reading and resources including apps and websites. Having this information all in one place is like a gold mine, as it has been previously scattered and very hard to find.

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Disaster in Paradise

The Landslides in Johnson's Landing

By: Amanda Bath

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Disaster in Paradise

The Landslides in Johnson's Landing

By: Amanda Bath

On the morning of July 12, 2012, Mandy Bath left her picturesque home and garden in Johnson’s Landing, BC, for a day trip to nearby Kaslo. She had no forewarning of what the placid summer day would bring. But just over an hour later, a massive landslide tore into the community, destroying her home and killing four people: Valentine Webber, aged 60, and his daughters, 22-year-old Diana and 17-year-old Rachel, along with 64-year-old Petra Frehse. Returning the next day to search for her cat, Mandy narrowly avoided being buried beneath a second slide. Disaster in Paradise tells a story of survival, grief and recovery, as Mandy and the other residents of Johnson’s Landing gradually rebuild their community in the wake of the tragedy. Mandy eloquently details her own experience of trauma and healing, and weaves in the stories of other residents and volunteers in the rescue and recovery missions as the community bands together to collectively mourn their loss. The story is grounded by the author’s intimate knowledge of the Johnson’s Landing community, but also reflects the greater themes of loss, perseverance and bravery that arise in natural disasters everywhere.

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Harbour Publishing

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155017696X

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The Heart's Stronghold

4 Historical Stories

By: Amanda Barratt,Angie Dicken,Gabrielle Meyer,Kimberley Woodhouse

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The Heart's Stronghold

4 Historical Stories

By: Amanda Barratt,Angie Dicken,Gabrielle Meyer,Kimberley Woodhouse

Love on the Edge of the Unknown Join four brave women making their mark on history at Colonial forts. Faced with tragedy and distrust they will fight to bring civility, family, and love to the frontier. Virginia Company Bride by Gabrielle Meyer James Fort at Jamestown, Virginia, 1608 In September 1608, Anne Burras is the only woman in Jamestown when her mistress dies upon arrival. Laborer John Layton is one of only thirty-eight colonists who survived the first year in the colony. Both want Anne on the supply ship returning to England in three months, but neither foresee the difficulties they will face just to stay alive—or the painful sacrifices they will make to stay together. Embers of Hope by Kimberley Woodhouse Castle Island, Massachusetts, 1674 Castle William (which would eventually become Fort Independence) With Castle William burned to ashes, a stone mason’s daughter is the only woman on an island of soldiers. But superstitions and rumors abound that she is bad luck for the island. The captain finds himself falling in love with her, but disaster seems to strike every time they make headway. Can these two find love and hope in the midst of the ashes? A Treaty of Tulips by Angie Dicken Fort Burnet in Upstate New York, 1740 Daughter of a Dutch trader, Sabine Van Der Berg is loyal to their land at the trading post and also to her friends, the native Iroquois. When a British lieutenant arrives to expand the post to a fort, not only is Sabine key in keeping the peace for British-Iroquois trade, but she must protect her heart from a man who threatens the only way of life she’s ever known. A Promise for Tomorrow by Amanda Barratt Fort Boonesborough, Kentucky, 1778 Pregnant widow Rosina Whiting seeks shelter at Fort Boonesborough after a harrowing journey. She doesn’t expect her heart to be swayed by enigmatic frontiersman Captain Silas Longridge. But will the dangers that await sever their newfound love?

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1643523139

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Descendants of William Cromartie and Ruhamah Doane

By: Amanda Cook Gilbert

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Descendants of William Cromartie and Ruhamah Doane

By: Amanda Cook Gilbert

This ambitious work chronicles 250 years of the Cromartie Family genealogical history. Included in the index of nearly 50,000 names are the current generations, and all of those preceding, which trace ancestry to our family patriarch, William Cromartie who was born in 1731 in Orkney, Scotland and his second wife, Ruhamah Doane who was born in 1745. Arriving in America in 1758, William Cromartie settled and developed a plantation on South River, a tributary of the Cape Fear near Wilmington, North Carolina. On April 2, 1766, William married Ruhamah Doane, a fifth generation descendant of a Mayflower passenger to Plymouth, Stephen Hopkins. If Cromartie is your last name, or that of one of your blood relatives, it is almost certain that you can trace your ancestry to one of the thirteen children of William Cromartie, his first wife, and Ruhamah Doane, who became the founding ancestors of our Cromartie Family in America: William Jr, James, Thankful, Elizabeth, Hannah Ruhamah, Alexander, John, Margaret Nancy, Mary, Catherine, Jean, Peter Patrick, and Ann E. Cromartie. These four volumes hold an account of the descent of each of these first-generation Cromarties in America, including personal antidotes, photographs, copies of family Bibles, wills and other historical documents. Their pages hold a personal record of our ancestors and where you belong in the Cromartie Family Tree.

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WestBow Press

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1490807721

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9781490807720

Vela, Volume 1

By: Sarah Menkedick,Molly Beer,Amanda Giracca,Simone Gorrindo,Eva Holland,Lauren Quinn

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Vela, Volume 1

By: Sarah Menkedick,Molly Beer,Amanda Giracca,Simone Gorrindo,Eva Holland,Lauren Quinn

Since 2011, Vela Magazine has published creative nonfiction inspired by travel, written by women. In this first print collection, go dirtbagging in the Yukon, attend a Khmer wedding, ride horses in Navajo Nation, keep up with the boys across Europe, examine the relics of past travels, and fall in love during Oaxaca's revolution.

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Lulu.com

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1300281898

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The U.S. Civil War

A Chronology of a Divided Nation

By: Amanda Peterson

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The U.S. Civil War

A Chronology of a Divided Nation

By: Amanda Peterson

The Civil War was a bloody 4-year battle. Follow the war from the first shots fired on Fort Sumter to General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, and see how America's War Between the States unfolded. Meets Common Core standards for analyzing chronology text structures. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event"--

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1491420103

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The Transformation of American Religion : The Story of a Late-Twentieth-Century Awakening

The Story of a Late-Twentieth-Century Awakening

By: Amanda Porterfield Professor of Religious Studies University of Wyoming

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The Transformation of American Religion : The Story of a Late-Twentieth-Century Awakening

The Story of a Late-Twentieth-Century Awakening

By: Amanda Porterfield Professor of Religious Studies University of Wyoming

As recently as a few decades ago, most people would have described America as a predominantly Protestant nation. Today, we are home to a colorful mix of religious faiths and practices, from a resurgent Catholic Church and a rapidly growing Islam to all forms of Buddhism and many other non-Christian religions. How did this startling transformation take place? A great many factors contributed to this transformation, writes Amanda Porterfield in this engaging look at religion in contemporary America. Religious activism, disillusionment with American culture stemming from the Vietnam war, the influx of Buddhist ideas, a heightened consciousness of gender, and the vastly broadened awareness of non-Christian religions arising from the growth of religious studies programs--all have served to undermine Protestant hegemony in the United States. But the single most important factor, says Porterfield, was the very success of Protestant ways of thinking: emphasis on the individual's relationship with God, tension between spiritual life and religious institutions, egalitarian ideas about spiritual life, and belief in the practical benefits of spirituality. Distrust of religious institutions, for instance, helped fuel a religious counterculture--the tendency to define spiritual truth against the dangers or inadequacies of the surrounding culture--and Protestantism's pragmatic view of spirituality played into the tendency to see the main function of religion as therapeutic. For anyone interested in how and why the American religious landscape has been so dramatically altered in the last forty years, The Transformation of Religion in America offers a coherent and persuasive analysis.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198030088

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A World on Fire

Britain's Crucial Role in the American Civil War

By: Amanda Foreman

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A World on Fire

Britain's Crucial Role in the American Civil War

By: Amanda Foreman

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 10 BEST BOOKS • THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW • 2011 NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • The New Yorker • Chicago Tribune • The Economist • Nancy Pearl, NPR • Bloomberg.com • Library Journal • Publishers Weekly In this brilliant narrative, Amanda Foreman tells the fascinating story of the American Civil War—and the major role played by Britain and its citizens in that epic struggle. Between 1861 and 1865, thousands of British citizens volunteered for service on both sides of the Civil War. From the first cannon blasts on Fort Sumter to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, they served as officers and infantrymen, sailors and nurses, blockade runners and spies. Through personal letters, diaries, and journals, Foreman introduces characters both humble and grand, while crafting a panoramic yet intimate view of the war on the front lines, in the prison camps, and in the great cities of both the Union and the Confederacy. In the drawing rooms of London and the offices of Washington, on muddy fields and aboard packed ships, Foreman reveals the decisions made, the beliefs held and contested, and the personal triumphs and sacrifices that ultimately led to the reunification of America. “Engrossing . . . a sprawling drama.”—The Washington Post “Eye-opening . . . immensely ambitious and immensely accomplished.”—The New Yorker WINNER OF THE FLETCHER PRATT AWARD FOR CIVIL WAR HISTORY

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0375756965

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The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (First Edition)

By: Amanda Hesser

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The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century (First Edition)

By: Amanda Hesser

A New York Times bestseller and Winner of the James Beard Award All the best recipes from 150 years of distinguished food journalism—a volume to take its place in America's kitchens alongside Mastering the Art of French Cooking and How to Cook Everything. Amanda Hesser, co-founder and CEO of Food52 and former New York Times food columnist, brings her signature voice and expertise to this compendium of influential and delicious recipes from chefs, home cooks, and food writers. Devoted Times subscribers will find the many treasured recipes they have cooked for years—Plum Torte, David Eyre's Pancake, Pamela Sherrid's Summer Pasta—as well as favorites from the early Craig Claiborne New York Times Cookbook and a host of other classics—from 1940s Caesar salad and 1960s flourless chocolate cake to today's fava bean salad and no-knead bread. Hesser has cooked and updated every one of the 1,000-plus recipes here. Her chapter introductions showcase the history of American cooking, and her witty and fascinating headnotes share what makes each recipe special. The Essential New York Times Cookbook is for people who grew up in the kitchen with Claiborne, for curious cooks who want to serve a nineteenth-century raspberry granita to their friends, and for the new cook who needs a book that explains everything from how to roll out dough to how to slow-roast fish—a volume that will serve as a lifelong companion.

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0393247678

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9780393247671

In Memoriam

By: Terence Foley,Amanda Bennett

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In Memoriam

By: Terence Foley,Amanda Bennett

A comprehensive planning guide to help ease the difficult responsibilities involved in honoring a life that has ended. A unique guide leads friends and family members through each step of planning a funeral or memorial service, from writing eulogies to arranging flowers; shows how to personalize a service; and explains the rites and rituals of various religions.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439136378

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9781439136379

The Essential New York Times Cookbook: The Recipes of Record (10th Anniversary Edition)

By: Amanda Hesser

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The Essential New York Times Cookbook: The Recipes of Record (10th Anniversary Edition)

By: Amanda Hesser

A KCRW Top 10 Food Book of 2021 A Minnesota Star Tribune Top 15 Cookbook of 2021 A WBUR Here & Now Favorite Cookbook of 2021 The James Beard Award–winning and New York Times best-selling compendium of the paper’s best recipes, revised and updated. Ten years after the phenomenal success of her once-in-a-generation cookbook, former New York Times food editor Amanda Hesser returns with an updated edition for a new wave of home cooks. She has added 120 new but instantly iconic dishes to her mother lode of more than a thousand recipes, including Samin Nosrat’s Sabzi Polo (Herbed Rice with Tahdig), Todd Richards’s Fried Catfish with Hot Sauce, and J. Kenji López-Alt’s Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin. Devoted Times subscribers as well as newcomers to the paper’s culinary trove will also find scores of timeless gems such as Purple Plum Torte, David Eyre’s Pancake, Pamela Sherrid’s Summer Pasta, and classics ranging from 1940s Caesar Salad to modern No-Knead Bread. Hesser has tested and adapted each of the recipes, and she highlights her go-to favorites with wit and warmth. As Saveur declared, this is a “tremendously appealing collection of recipes that tells the story of American cooking.”

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W. W. Norton & Company

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132400228X

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The Atlas of Military History

By: Amanda Lomazoff

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The Atlas of Military History

By: Amanda Lomazoff

A comprehensive guide to the armed conflicts that have shaped our civilizations and our lives. Aggression. Disruption. Violence. Mortality. The components of war are familiar to us all, but it’s often hard to understand how these battles throughout history continue to affect us today. The story of our world, from its earliest beginnings thousands of years BCE to today, is the often the story of our conflicts. The Atlas of Military History offers a fascinating look at the many wars that have been fought over land, independence, and other factors all over the globe. Organized into sections based on location and then in chronological order, this compendium covers everything from the Punic Wars in Carthage that began in 247 BCE, to the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, to World War II, to the recent Arab Spring. Full-color photos and maps, as well as highlighted sections on legendary leaders, battles, and weapons, are included. Perfect for students or anyone wanting to know more about this important aspect of our world, the Atlas of Military History is a complete portrait of our conflicts and resolutions.

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Simon and Schuster

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1607109859

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Digital Media Labs in Libraries

By: Amanda L. Goodman

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Digital Media Labs in Libraries

By: Amanda L. Goodman

Families share stories with each other and veterans reconnect with their comrades, while teens edit music videos and then upload them to the web: all this and more can happen in the digital media lab (DML)

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American Library Association

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0838959369

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Teaching to Exceed in the English Language Arts

A Justice, Inquiry, and Action Approach for 6-12 Classrooms

By: Richard Beach,Ashley S. Boyd,Allen Webb,Amanda Haertling Thein

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Teaching to Exceed in the English Language Arts

A Justice, Inquiry, and Action Approach for 6-12 Classrooms

By: Richard Beach,Ashley S. Boyd,Allen Webb,Amanda Haertling Thein

Timely, thoughtful, and comprehensive, this text directly supports pre-service and in-service teachers in developing curriculum and instruction that both addresses and exceeds the requirements of English language arts standards. It demonstrates how the Common Core State Standards as well as other local and national standards’ highest and best intentions for student success can be implemented from a critical, culturally relevant perspective firmly grounded in current literacy learning theory and research. The third edition frames ELA instruction around adopting a justice, inquiry, and action approach that supports students in their schools and community contexts. Offering new ways to respond to current issues and events, the text provides specific examples of teachers employing the justice, inquiry, and action curriculum framework to promote critical engagement and learning. Chapters cover common problems and challenges, alternative models, and theories of language arts teaching. The framework, knowledge, and guidance in this book shows how ELA standards can not only be addressed but also surpassed through engaging instruction to foster truly diverse and inclusive classrooms. The third edition provides new material on: adopting a justice, inquiry, and action approach to enhance student engagement and critical thinking planning instruction to effectively implement standards in the classroom teaching literary and informational texts, with a focus on authors of color integrating drama activities into literature teaching informational, explanatory, argumentative, and narrative writing supporting bilingual/ELL students using digital tools and apps to respond to and create digital texts addressing how larger contextual and political factors shape instruction fostering preservice teacher development

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Taylor & Francis

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1000605760

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9781000605761

User Experience (UX) Design for Libraries

(THE TECH SET® #18)

By: Aaron Schmidt,Amanda Etches

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User Experience (UX) Design for Libraries

(THE TECH SET® #18)

By: Aaron Schmidt,Amanda Etches

This book shows you how to get there by providing hands-on steps and best practices for UX design principles, practices, and tools to engage with patrons online and build the best web presence for your library.

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American Library Association

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1555708420

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9781555708429

Put Out to Pasture

By: Amanda Flower

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Put Out to Pasture

By: Amanda Flower

A delightful new cozy mystery from USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower! There's fowl play afoot on the farm Shiloh Bellamy has saved her family's farm from financial ruin—but now what? She's barely scraping by on the farm's new organic business model and the fall festival she organized to drum up business comes to a screeching halt when the body of a prominent townswoman is discovered underneath a scarecrow in a nearby field. Worst of all, the evidence points to Shiloh's childhood best friend, Kristy, as the prime suspect. Between cooking up delicious treats made with her farm's produce, convincing her cantankerous father to let her do things her own way, and dealing with a newcomer in town who could be serious competition for her customers, Shiloh doesn't have time to wade into a murder investigation. But with a killer on the loose and suspicious activity circling closer and closer to Shiloh and the people she loves, she realizes there's nothing to do but roll up her sleeves and get down to the dirty work of finding the killer and clearing Kristy's name once and for all. This book is perfect for cozy mystery readers and fans of Kate Carlisle, Denise Swanson, and Bree Baker!

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1492699950

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9781492699958

Chicago Like a Local

By the People Who Call It Home

By: Amanda Finn,Meredith Paige Heil,Nicole Schnitzler,DK Travel

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Chicago Like a Local

By the People Who Call It Home

By: Amanda Finn,Meredith Paige Heil,Nicole Schnitzler,DK Travel

Keen to explore a different side of Chicago? Like a Local is the book for you. This isn't your ordinary travel guide. Beyond the sporting stadiums and skyscrapers, you'll find vegan diners, late-night comedy clubs and third-wave coffee shops - and that's where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover: - The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals. - 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as record stores and dive bars. - A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Chicago. - Helpful 'what3word' addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights. Compiled by three proud locals, this stylish travel guide is packed with Chicago's best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs. Whether you're a restless Chicagoan on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Chicago Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need. About Like A Local: These giftable and collectible guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they're born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic - just like the locals who call the city home. Looking for another guide to Chicago? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to Chicago.

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Penguin

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0744081327

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9780744081329

The Girlfriends' Clergy Companion

Surviving and Thriving in Ministry

By: Melissa Lynn DeRosia,Marianne J. Grano,Amy Morgan,Amanda Adams Riley

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The Girlfriends' Clergy Companion

Surviving and Thriving in Ministry

By: Melissa Lynn DeRosia,Marianne J. Grano,Amy Morgan,Amanda Adams Riley

As increasing numbers of young women are discerning a call to ministry, entering seminary, graduating, and searching for the call to a parish or other ministry setting, they need to be aware of the realities that face them. The Girlfriends' Clergy Companion is about the nitty gritty of ministry for young female clergy—how to maintain a sense of personal style, what it's really like to be a solo pastor, how to date, what to do when they're ready to quit. The authors met in 2008 at a gathering of young women who serve as pastors. Since then, they have been meeting monthly to develop a 'young girlfriends network' and to support one another in their ministries. In their conversations, they heard one another talking about what they wished they had known before beginning ministry. Those yearnings gave rise to this book. The authors discuss the call process and the ministry situations in which young women most commonly find themselves serving as a solo pastor and as an associate. Additional chapters explore personal style, the single life, relationships, children, and self-care, as well as challenges pastors, particularly new pastors, often face. Each chapter ends with 'The Girlfriends' Checklist,' a summary of strategies to help young women be happier and more effective ministers.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1566996538

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9781566996532

Henry Redhead Yorke, Colonial Radical

Politics and Identity in the Atlantic World, 1772-1813

By: Amanda Goodrich

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Henry Redhead Yorke, Colonial Radical

Politics and Identity in the Atlantic World, 1772-1813

By: Amanda Goodrich

This is a political, cultural and intellectual biography of the neglected but important figure, Henry Redhead Yorke. A West Indian of African/British descent, born into a slave society but educated in Georgian England, he developed a complex identity to which politics was key. The most revolutionary radical in Britain between 1793-5, Yorke then recanted his radicalism and died a loyalist gentleman. This book raises important issues about the impact of "outsider" politics in England and the complexities of politicization and identity construction in the Atlantic World. It restores a forgotten black writer to his due place in history.

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Routledge

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0429618832

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IM and SMS Reference Services for Libraries

By: Amanda Bielskas,Kathleen M. Dreyer

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IM and SMS Reference Services for Libraries

By: Amanda Bielskas,Kathleen M. Dreyer

This manual offers insightful information on the technological aspects of providing an SMS and IM service, as well as how to create a training programme for librarians and how to build an internship programme to expand the service.

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1555707823

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