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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Dogs

Heartwarming and Humorous Stories about our Companions and Best Friends

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen,Amy Newmark

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Dogs

Heartwarming and Humorous Stories about our Companions and Best Friends

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen,Amy Newmark

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Dogs will amuse and inspire all dog lovers with its true stories of amazing canine contributions, intelligence and intuitive abilities. Many of the stories will make readers laugh or cry, and they will all renew admiration for these canine companions. We are all crazy about our dogs and can’t read enough about them, whether they’re misbehaving and giving us big, innocent looks, or loyally standing by us in times of need. This new book from Chicken Soup for the Soul contains the 101 best dog stories from its library. Readers will revel in the heartwarming, amusing, inspirational, and occasionally tearful stories about our best friends and faithful companions -- our dogs.

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Simon and Schuster

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1611591740

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Privatising Public Prisons

Labour Law and the Public Procurement Process

By: Amy Ludlow

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Privatising Public Prisons

Labour Law and the Public Procurement Process

By: Amy Ludlow

Successive UK governments have pursued ambitious programmes of private sector competition in public services that they promise will deliver cheaper, higher quality services, but not at the expense of public sector workers. The public procurement rules (most significantly Directive 2004/18/EC) often provide the legal framework within which the Government must deliver on its promises. This book goes behind the operation of these rules and explores their interaction with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE); regulations that were intended to offer workers protection when their employer is restructuring his business. The practical effectiveness of both sources of regulation is critiqued from a social protection perspective by reference to empirical findings from a case study of the competitive tendering exercise for management of HMP Birmingham that was held by the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) between 2009 and 2011. Overall, the book challenges the Government's portrayal of competition policies as self-evident sources of improvement for public services. It highlights the damage that can be caused by competitive processes to social capital and the organisational, cultural and employment strengths of public services. Its main conclusions are that prison privatisation processes are driven by procedure rather than aims and outcomes and that the complexity of the public procurement rules, coupled with inadequate commissioning expertise and organisational planning, can result in the production of contracts that lack aspiration and are insufficiently focused upon improvement or social sustainability. In sum, the book casts doubt upon the desirability and suitability of using competition as a policy mechanism to improve public services.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1782255923

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The Taste of Nostalgia

Women, Race, and Culinary Longing in Peru

By: Amy Cox Hall

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The Taste of Nostalgia

Women, Race, and Culinary Longing in Peru

By: Amy Cox Hall

In recent years, Peruvian food has become of interest to tourists drawn to the inventive ways in which the incredibly ecologically diverse country has been a locus for chefs to experiment with the many foodstuffs and to draw on Indigenous knowledge and cultural histories. However, the simpler, everyday cooking of Peru is rarely the focus of media about Peru. In this manuscript Amy Cox Hall illustrates this history for readers who want to expand their understanding of the complex culinary histories of Peru"--

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University of Texas Press

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1477330283

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Edexcel International GCSE German Student Book Second Edition

By: Mariela Affum,Amy Bates,Alice Gruber,Helen Kent,Janet Searle,Zoe Thorne,Jean-Claude Gilles

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Edexcel International GCSE German Student Book Second Edition

By: Mariela Affum,Amy Bates,Alice Gruber,Helen Kent,Janet Searle,Zoe Thorne,Jean-Claude Gilles

This Student Book provides a grammar-led approach with extensive exam preparation to develop independent, culturally aware students of German, ready for the exam. This book is endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations for the latest IGCSE® (0525) and International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate (0677) syllabuses. Extensive use of German reflects the style of the exams and, with specific advice and practice, it helps students use the acquired skills to their best ability. Topics on German-speaking cultures are integrated throughout to ensure students gain the cultural awareness that is at the heart of this qualification. - Develop students' ability to use German effectively - Stretch and challenge students to achieve their best grades - Ensure the progression required for further study at A-level or equivalent - Provide insight and encourage a positive attitude towards other cultures The book provides up-to-date content following a clear sequencing of topics designed specifically for teaching German at this level. It is designed to develop spontaneous, confident linguists who are able to progress to further study of German. - Teacher Resource + Audio-CDs (ISBN 9781471833076) includes all recordings and transcripts together with detailed guidance, editable vocabulary lists, cultural PowerPoints and interactive quizzes - Grammar Workbook (ISBN 9781471833182) Vocabulary is also available online at Vocab Express, an interactive learning application Visit www.vocabexpress.co.uk/hodder for more information.

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Hodder Education

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1510402349

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Herod

King of the Jews and Friend of the Romans

By: Peter Richardson,Amy Marie Fisher

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Herod

King of the Jews and Friend of the Romans

By: Peter Richardson,Amy Marie Fisher

Herod: King of the Jews and Friend of the Romans examines the life, work, and influence of this controversial figure, who remains the most highly visible of the Roman client kings under Augustus. Herod’s rule shaped the world in which Christianity arose and his influence can still be seen today. In this expanded second edition, additions to the original text include discussion of the archaeological evidence of Herod’s activity, his building program, numismatic evidence, and consideration of the roles and activities of other client kings in relation to Herod. This volume includes new maps and numerous photographs, and these coupled with the new additions to the text make this a valuable tool for those interested in the wider Roman world of the late first century BCE at both under- and postgraduate levels. Herod remains the definitive study of the life and activities of the king known traditionally as Herod the Great.

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Routledge

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1351670913

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Cambridge IGCSETM German Student Book Second Edition

By: Mariela Affum,Amy Bates,Alice Gruber,Helen Kent,Janet Searle,Zoe Thorne

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Cambridge IGCSETM German Student Book Second Edition

By: Mariela Affum,Amy Bates,Alice Gruber,Helen Kent,Janet Searle,Zoe Thorne

This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2021. Strengthen language skills and cultural awareness with a differentiated approach that offers comprehensive coverage of the revised Cambridge IGCSETM German (0525/7159) syllabuses for first examination from 2021. - Develop the cultural awareness at the heart of the syllabus with engaging stimulus material and questions from around the world which will encourage a positive attitude towards other cultures - Progress the ability to use the language effectively with activities developing all four key skills, supported by teacher notes and answers in the teacher guide - Stretch and challenge students to achieve their best, whilst supporting all abilities with differentiated content throughout - Ensure the progression required for further study at A-level or equivalent - Help to prepare for the examination with exam-style questions throughout Audio is available via the Boost eBook, Boost subscription or the Teacher Guide. Also available in the series Reading and Listening Skills Workbook ISBN: 9781398329423 Grammar Workbook ISBN: 9781510448056 Vocabulary Workbook ISBN: 9781510448063 Study and Revision Guide ISBN: 9781510448186 Boost eBook: 9781398329591 Boost digital teacher resources ISBN: 9781398329546 Teacher Guide with audio ISBN: 9781510448544

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Hodder Education

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1510447857

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Edexcel A level German (includes AS)

By: Paul Elliott,Marcus Waltl,Mariela Affum,Paul Stocker,Amy Bates,Louise Fenner,Helen Kent,Hodder Education

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Edexcel A level German (includes AS)

By: Paul Elliott,Marcus Waltl,Mariela Affum,Paul Stocker,Amy Bates,Louise Fenner,Helen Kent,Hodder Education

Exam Board: Edexcel Level: AS/A-level Subject: German First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2017 Endorsed for the Edexcel A-level specification from 2016. Develop all four language skills with a single textbook that has clear progression from GCSE and throughout the new A level. - Clear progression through four stages of learning: transition, AS, A-level and extension - Develops language skills through reading, listening, speaking and writing tasks, plus translation and research practice - Exposes students to authentic topical stimulus and film and literature tasters for every work - Equips students with the tools they need to succeed with learning strategies throughout - Prepares students for the assessment with advice on the new individual research project and essay-writing - Builds grammar skills with exercises throughout and a detailed grammar reference section Audio resources to accompany the Student Book must be purchased separately. They can be purchased in several ways: 1) as part of the Boost digital teacher resources; 2) as a separate audio download; 3) as part of the Boost eBook. The audio resources are not part of the Edexcel endorsement process.

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Hodder Education

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1471858243

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9781471858246

Thin Films: Heteroepitaxial Systems

By: Amy W K Liu,Michael B Santos

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Thin Films: Heteroepitaxial Systems

By: Amy W K Liu,Michael B Santos

Heteroepitaxial films are commonplace among today's electronic and photonic devices. The realization of new and better devices relies on the refinement of epitaxial techniques and improved understanding of the physics underlying epitaxial growth. This book provides an up-to-date report on a wide range of materials systems. The first half reviews metallic and dielectric thin films, including chapters on metals, rare earths, metal-oxide layers, fluorides, and high-Tc superconductors. The second half covers semiconductor systems, reviewing developments in group-IV, arsenide, phosphide, antimonide, nitride, II-VI and IV-VI heteroepitaxy. Topics important to several systems are covered in chapters on atomic processes, ordering and growth dynamics.

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World Scientific

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9814496405

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Matoaka, Pocahontas, Rebecca

Her Atlantic Identities and Afterlives

By: Kathryn N. Gray,Amy M. E. Morris

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Matoaka, Pocahontas, Rebecca

Her Atlantic Identities and Afterlives

By: Kathryn N. Gray,Amy M. E. Morris

Remembering the woman known as Pocahontas and the myths surrounding her down to the present day This collection of essays is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on the woman known as Pocahontas. Contributions from established leaders in the field offer innovative perspectives on the life of Matoaka/Pocahontas, especially on the creation and perpetuation of her cultural image in the seventeenth century and beyond—and on how new archival research, interdisciplinary methodologies, and contemporary creative practice challenge that image. The chronological scope of this collection, compiled in honor of the late Monacan poet and historian Karenne Wood, illustrates the ongoing legacies of colonialism as they relate to recurring representations of and by Native American women. Contributors Karen Kupperman, New York University * Helen Rountree, Old Dominion University * Karenne Wood, Virginia Humanities * Lucinda Rasmussen, University of Alberta * Camilla Townsend, Rutgers University * E. M. Rose, Oxford University * James Ring Adams, National Museum of the American Indian * Graziella Crezegut, independent scholar * Cristina L. Azocar, San Francisco State University * Ivana Markova, San Francisco State University * Stephanie Pratt, independent scholar * Sarah Sense, artist

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University of Virginia Press

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0813952441

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9780813952444

Rough Draft

Cold War Military Manpower Policy and the Origins of Vietnam-Era Draft Resistance

By: Amy J. Rutenberg

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Rough Draft

Cold War Military Manpower Policy and the Origins of Vietnam-Era Draft Resistance

By: Amy J. Rutenberg

Rough Draft draws the curtain on the race and class inequities of the Selective Service during the Vietnam War. Amy J. Rutenberg argues that policy makers' idealized conceptions of Cold War middle-class masculinity directly affected whom they targeted for conscription and also for deferment. Federal officials believed that college educated men could protect the nation from the threat of communism more effectively as civilians than as soldiers. The availability of deferments for this group mushroomed between 1945 and 1965, making it less and less likely that middle-class white men would serve in the Cold War army. Meanwhile, officials used the War on Poverty to target poorer and racialized men for conscription in the hopes that military service would offer them skills they could use in civilian life. As Rutenberg shows, manpower policies between World War II and the Vietnam War had unintended consequences. While some men resisted military service in Vietnam for reasons of political conscience, most did so because manpower polices made it possible. By shielding middle-class breadwinners in the name of national security, policymakers militarized certain civilian roles—a move that, ironically, separated military service from the obligations of masculine citizenship and, ultimately, helped kill the draft in the United States.

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Cornell University Press

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1501739379

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9781501739378

Field Day Review 8 (2012)

By: Deane, S., and Deane, C.,Angus Mitchell,Willie Smyth,Joseph A. Buttigieg,Amy Martin,Ronan Sheehan

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Field Day Review 8 (2012)

By: Deane, S., and Deane, C.,Angus Mitchell,Willie Smyth,Joseph A. Buttigieg,Amy Martin,Ronan Sheehan

Field Day Review, the finest essays in Irish Studies

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Field Day Publications

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094675554X

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Polygamy in the Monogamous World

Multicultural Challenges for Western Law and Policy

By: Martha Bailey,Amy J. Kaufman

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Polygamy in the Monogamous World

Multicultural Challenges for Western Law and Policy

By: Martha Bailey,Amy J. Kaufman

This fact-filled book on polygamy and plural unions around the world supports an in-depth consideration of policy options for Western countries. Polygamy and plural marriage have become front-and-center issues in Europe, Canada, and the United States, notably on two religious fronts: among some splinter groups of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and in Islam. Polygamy in the Monogamous World: Multicultural Challenges for Western Law and Policy takes both groups into account as it provides a careful examination of legal polygamy in non-Western countries and plural unions in North America. Comparing these similar, but legally distinct forms of union, it offers a fresh perspective on how Western countries should respond to these relationships. Specifically, the book surveys non-Western countries where polygamy is legally practiced, then provides an overview of plural unions in North America. The problems of polygamy and plural unions are examined, including the potential for tne abuse of wives. The responses of Western governments to such relationships are reviewed, and the most effective solutions are identified to ascertain what policies should be adopted going forward.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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031337953X

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9780313379536

Consuming Identities

Visual Culture in Nineteenth-Century San Francisco

By: Amy DeFalco Lippert

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Consuming Identities

Visual Culture in Nineteenth-Century San Francisco

By: Amy DeFalco Lippert

Along with the rapid expansion of the market economy and industrial production methods, such innovations as photography, lithography, and steam printing created a pictorial revolution in nineteenth-century society. The proliferation of visual prints, ephemera, spectacles, and technologies transformed public values and perceptions, and its legacy was as significant as the print revolution that preceded it. Consuming Identities explores the significance of the pictorial revolution in one of its vanguard cities: San Francisco, the revolving door of the gold rush. In their correspondence, diaries, portraits, and reminiscences, thousands of migrants to the city by the Bay demonstrated that visual media constituted a central means by which people navigated the bewildering host of changes taking hold around them in the second half of the nineteenth century, from the spread of capitalism and class formation to immigration and urbanization. Images themselves were inextricably associated with these world-changing forces; they were commodities, but as representations of people, they also possessed special cultural qualities that gave them new meaning and significance. Visual media transcended traditional boundaries of language and culture that divided diverse groups within the same urban space. From the 1848 conquest of California and the gold discovery to the disastrous earthquake and fire of 1906, San Francisco anticipated broader cultural transformations in the commodification, implementation, and popularity of images. For the city's inhabitants and sojourners, an array of imagery came to mediate, intersect with, and even constitute social interaction in a world where virtual reality was becoming normative.

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Oxford University Press

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0190268980

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9780190268985

The Mysterious Death of Mary Rogers

Sex and Culture in Nineteenth-century New York

By: Amy Gilman Srebnick

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The Mysterious Death of Mary Rogers

Sex and Culture in Nineteenth-century New York

By: Amy Gilman Srebnick

Srebnick uses the famous, unsolved murder of a Manhattan woman in 1841 as a window into urban culture in the mid-nineteenth-century.

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Studies in the History of Sexu

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0195113926

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AQA A-level German (includes AS)

By: Amy Bates,Casimir d'Angelo,Helen Kent,Rod Hares,Jean-Claude Gilles,Paul Stocker,Lauren Léchelle,Louise Fenner,Kirsty Thathapudi,Lisa Littlewood,Séverine Chevrier-Clarke,Hodder Education

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AQA A-level German (includes AS)

By: Amy Bates,Casimir d'Angelo,Helen Kent,Rod Hares,Jean-Claude Gilles,Paul Stocker,Lauren Léchelle,Louise Fenner,Kirsty Thathapudi,Lisa Littlewood,Séverine Chevrier-Clarke,Hodder Education

Exam Board: AQA Level: AS/A-level Subject: German First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2017 Our Student Book has been approved by AQA. Support the transition from GCSE and through the new A-level specification with a single textbook that has clear progression through four defined stages of learning suitable for a range of abilities. We have developed a completely new textbook designed specifically to meet the demands of the new 2016 specification. The Student Book covers both AS and A-level in one textbook to help students build on and develop their language skills as they progress throughout the course. - Exposes students to authentic target language material with topical stimulus, and film and literature tasters for every work - Supports the transition from GCSE with clear progression through four stages of learning: transition, AS, A-level and extension - Builds grammar and translation skills with topic-related practice and a comprehensive grammar reference section - Develops language skills with a variety of tasks, practice questions and research activities - Gives students the tools they need to succeed with learning strategies throughout - Prepares students for the assessment with advice on essay-writing and the new individual research project Audio resources to accompany the Student Book must be purchased separately. They can be purchased in several ways: 1) as part of the Boost digital teacher resources; 2) as a separate audio download; 3) as part of the Boost eBook. The audio resources are not part of the AQA approval process.

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Hodder Education

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1471858030

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9781471858031

Debating the Sacraments

Print and Authority in the Early Reformation

By: Amy Nelson Burnett

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Debating the Sacraments

Print and Authority in the Early Reformation

By: Amy Nelson Burnett

Debating the Sacraments argues that Reformation debates concerning baptism and the Lord's Supper cannot be treated in isolation. It demonstrates the continuing influence of Erasmus on Luther's evangelical opponents and examines the role of printing in fanning the public controversy over the sacraments"--Provided by publisher.

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Paperbackshop UK Import

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0190921188

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Macrophages & Cancer

By: Gloria H. Heppner,Amy M. Fulton

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Macrophages & Cancer

By: Gloria H. Heppner,Amy M. Fulton

First Published in 1988, this book offers a full, comprehensive guide into the relationship between macrophages and Cancer. Carefully compiled and filled with a vast repertoire of notes and references this book serves as a useful reference for Students of Medicine, Oncology and other practitioners in their respective fields.

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CRC Press

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1000012972

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9781000012972

Let's Start the Music

Programming for Primary Grades

By: Amy Brown

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Let's Start the Music

Programming for Primary Grades

By: Amy Brown

Music programs have been scaled back or eliminated altogether from the curricula of many schools. Luckily, storytimes offer ideal opportunities for music and songs. In this collection of easy-to-use, easy-to-adapt library programs for children in grades K-3, Brown connects songs and musical activities directly to books kids love to read. Offering several thematic programs, complete with stories, songs, and flannelboard and other activities, her book includes Music activities, lists of music-related books, mix-and-match activities, and additional web resources Terrific tips on how to teach songs to young children Ways to develop original songs and rhythms to enliven children’s books Even if you can’t carry a tune in a bushel basket, this handy resource has everything you need to start the music in your storytimes.

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American Library Association

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0838911668

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Self-Injury, Medicine and Society

Authentic Bodies

By: Amy Chandler

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Self-Injury, Medicine and Society

Authentic Bodies

By: Amy Chandler

This book provides an appreciative, sociological engagement with accounts of the embodied practice of self-injury. It shows that in order to understand self-injury, it is necessary to engage with widely circulating narratives about the nature of bodies, including that they are separate from, yet containers of 'emotion'. Using a sociological approach, the book examines what self-injury is, how it functions, and why someone might engage in it. It pays close attention to the corporeal aspects of self-injury, attending to the complex ways in which 'lived experience' is narrated. By interrogating the way in which healthcare and psychiatric systems shape our understanding of self-injury, Self-Injury, Medicine and Society aims to re-invigorate traditional discourse on the subject. Combining analytical theory with real-life accounts, this book provides an engaging study which is both thought-provoking and informative. It will appeal to an interdisciplinary readership and scholars in the fields of medical sociology and health studies in particular.

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Springer

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1137405287

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9781137405289

Connecticut Farms and Farmers Markets

Tours, Trails and Attractions

By: Eric D. Lehman,Amy Nawrocki

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Connecticut Farms and Farmers Markets

Tours, Trails and Attractions

By: Eric D. Lehman,Amy Nawrocki

From Salisbury to Stonington and everywhere in-between, Connecticut farms are calling you. Whether you are searching for the most authentic agricultural experiences or for the most sustainable option for the planet, whether you want to support the local economy or improve your personal connections, this book profiles the farms and farmers that will help you in your quest. Inside, you will find agritourism opportunities like local markets, festivals, pick-your-owns, museums, tree farms, fairs, and much more. You can sip wine at a hilltop farm winery or tap maple trees deep in a forest or ride with llamas on a pleasant trail. You can pick apples, shuck oysters, or just enjoy a gallon of freshly made ice cream. With this guide you will improve your relationship with the land, with your agricultural neighbors, and with your home.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493065866

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9781493065868

Innovative Data Integration and Conceptual Space Modeling for COVID, Cancer, and Cardiac Care

By: Amy Neustein,Nathaniel Christen

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Innovative Data Integration and Conceptual Space Modeling for COVID, Cancer, and Cardiac Care

By: Amy Neustein,Nathaniel Christen

In recent years, scientific research and translation medicine have placed increased emphasis on computational methodology and data curation across many disciplines, both to advance underlying science and to instantiate precision-medicine protocols in the lab and in clinical practice. The nexus of concerns related to oncology, cardiology, and virology (SARS-CoV-2) presents a fortuitous context within which to examine the theory and practice of biomedical data curation. Innovative Data Integration and Conceptual Space Modeling for COVID, Cancer, and Cardiac Care argues that a well-rounded approach to data modeling should optimally embrace multiple perspectives inasmuch as data-modeling is neither a purely formal nor a purely conceptual discipline, but rather a hybrid of both. On the one hand, data models are designed for use by computer software components, and are, consequently, constrained by the mechanistic demands of software environments; data modeling strategies must accept the formal rigors imposed by unambiguous data-sharing and query-evaluation logic. In particular, data models are not well-suited for software-level deployment if such models do not translate seamlessly to clear strategies for querying data and ensuring data integrity as information is moved across multiple points. On the other hand, data modeling is, likewise, constrained by human conceptual tendencies, because the information which is managed by databases and data networks is ultimately intended to be visualized/utilized by humans as the end-user. Thus, at the intersection of both formal and humanistic methodology, data modeling takes on elements of both logico-mathematical frameworks (e.g., type systems and graph theory) and conceptual/philosophical paradigms (e.g., linguistics and cognitive science). The authors embrace this two-sided aspect of data models by seeking non-reductionistic points of convergence between formal and humanistic/conceptual viewpoints, and by leveraging biomedical contexts (viz., COVID, Cancer, and Cardiac Care) so as to provide motivating examples and case-studies in this volume. - Provides an analysis of how conceptual spaces and related cognitive linguistic approaches can inspire programming and query-processing models - Outlines the vital role that data modeling/curation has played in significant medical breakthroughs - Presents readers with an overview of how information-management approaches intersect with precision medicine, providing case studies of data-modeling in concrete scientific practice - Explores applications of image analysis and computer vision in the context of precision medicine - Examines the role of technology in scientific publishing, replication studies, and dataset curation

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Academic Press

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0323853560

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9780323853569

Mediterranean Israeli Music and the Politics of the Aesthetic

By: Amy Horowitz

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Mediterranean Israeli Music and the Politics of the Aesthetic

By: Amy Horowitz

An ethnographic study of the emergence of a pan-ethnic style of music in Israel between the mid-1970s and mid-1990s. This two-decade period encompasses the coming of age of the Middle Eastern and North African creators of the grassroots music network in the 1970s and the sea change in the music's reception by mainstream Israeli society in the 1990s.

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Wayne State University Press

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0814334652

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Argentina

Stories for a Nation

By: Amy K. Kaminsky

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Argentina

Stories for a Nation

By: Amy K. Kaminsky

By the end of the twentieth century, Argentina's complex identity-tango and chimichurri, Eva Perón and the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, the Falklands and the Dirty War, Jorge Luis Borges and Maradona, economic chaos and a memory of vast wealth-has become entrenched in the consciousness of the Western world. In this wide-ranging and at times poetic new work, Amy K. Kaminsky explores Argentina's unique national identity and the place it holds in the minds of those who live beyond its physical borders. To analyze the country's meaning in the global imagination, Kaminsky probes Argentina's presence in a broad range of literary texts from the United States, Poland, England, Western Europe, and Argentina itself, as well as internationally produced films, advertisements, and newspaper features. Kaminsky's examination reveals how Europe consumes an image of Argentina that acts as a pivot between the exotic and the familiar. Going beyond the idea of suffocating Eurocentrism as a theory of national identity, Kaminsky presents an original and vivid reading of national myths and realities that encapsulates the interplay among the many meanings of "Argentina" and its place in the world's imagination. Amy Kaminsky is professor of gender, women, and sexuality studies and global studies at the University of Minnesota and author of After Exile (Minnesota, 1999).

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U of Minnesota Press

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0816649480

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Portraiture and Politics in Revolutionary France

By: Amy Freund

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Portraiture and Politics in Revolutionary France

By: Amy Freund

Portraiture and Politics in Revolutionary France challenges widely held assumptions about both the genre of portraiture and the political and cultural role of images in France at the beginning of the nineteenth century. After 1789, portraiture came to dominate French visual culture because it addressed the central challenge of the Revolution: how to turn subjects into citizens. Revolutionary portraits allowed sitters and artists to appropriate the means of representation, both aesthetic and political, and articulate new forms of selfhood and citizenship, often in astonishingly creative ways. The triumph of revolutionary portraiture also marks a turning point in the history of art, when seriousness of purpose and aesthetic ambition passed from the formulation of historical narratives to the depiction of contemporary individuals. This shift had major consequences for the course of modern art production and its engagement with the political and the contingent.

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Penn State Press

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0271066733

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Mystery of Atlantis

By: Amy C. Rea

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Mystery of Atlantis

By: Amy C. Rea

Get closer to solving the mystery of Atlantis with this riveting title. Learn about leading theories, important clues, and study the evidence to develop your on conclusions about this underwater world.

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ABDO

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1680772406

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Displacing Democracy

Economic Segregation in America

By: Amy Widestrom

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Displacing Democracy

Economic Segregation in America

By: Amy Widestrom

In recent decades, economically disadvantaged Americans have become more residentially segregated from other communities: they are increasingly likely to live in high-poverty neighborhoods that are spatially isolated with few civic resources. Low-income citizens are also less likely to be politically engaged, a trend that is most glaring in terms of voter turnout. Examining neighborhoods in Atlanta, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Rochester, Amy Widestrom challenges the assumption that the "class gap" in political participation is largely the result of individual choices and dispositions. Displacing Democracy demonstrates that neighborhoods segregated along economic lines create conditions that encourage high levels of political activity, including political and civic mobilization and voting, among wealthier citizens while discouraging and impeding the poor from similar forms of civic engagement. Drawing on quantitative research, case studies, and interviews, Widestrom shows that neighborhood-level resources and characteristics affect political engagement in distinct ways that are not sufficiently appreciated in the current understanding of American politics and political behavior. In addition to the roles played by individual traits and assets, increasing economic segregation in the United States denies low-income citizens the civic and social resources vital for political mobilization and participation. People living in poverty lack the time, money, and skills for active civic engagement, and this is compounded by the fact that residential segregation creates a barren civic environment incapable of supporting a vibrant civic community. Over time, this creates a balance of political power that is dramatically skewed not only toward individuals with greater incomes but toward entire neighborhoods with more economic resources.

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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0812246594

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9780812246599

Fundamentals of Nursing - E-Book

By: Patricia A. Potter,Anne G. Perry,Patricia A. Stockert,Amy Hall

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Fundamentals of Nursing - E-Book

By: Patricia A. Potter,Anne G. Perry,Patricia A. Stockert,Amy Hall

NEW and UNIQUE! Building Competency boxes help you apply QSEN (Quality & Safety Education for Nurses) competencies to realistic clinical situations. NEW and UNIQUE! Expanded Evidence-Based Practice boxes highlight the importance of current clinical research in daily practice. NEW! Case studies in all clinical chapters allow you to practice using care plans and concept maps to perform clinical application exercises. NEW and UNIQUE! Clinical Application questions test your understanding of clinical practices. NEW! Skill guidelines for blood glucose monitoring help you ensure accurate readings when performing this common skill. NEW! Content on violence, genetics/genomics, compassion fatigue, bullying, and the accreditation process addresses current concerns in nursing practice. NEW! More than 725 review questions test your retention of key chapter concepts. NEW! Three comprehensive fundamentals practice exams and a calculations tutorial on the companion Evolve website help you assess your understanding. More than 100 NEW photos clarify procedures and familiarize you with the latest clinical equipment. NEW! Glossary provides quick, convenient access to definitions for all key terms.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323293964

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Beat the Heart Attack Gene

The Revolutionary Plan to Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes

By: Bradley Bale,Amy Doneen

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Beat the Heart Attack Gene

The Revolutionary Plan to Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes

By: Bradley Bale,Amy Doneen

A revolutionary, personalized guide to preventing heart disease—America’s #1 killer Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in America. It affects 81 million Americans and is the culprit in one of every two deaths in the United States. Most people think that they are not at risk of a heart attack if they control their cholesterol and blood pressure, but they aren’t aware of other major risk factors. The good news is that with the right information and strategies, heart attacks are preventable—even if heart disease runs in the family. In Beat the Heart Attack Gene, world-renowned cardiovascular specialists Bradley Bale, MD and Amy Doneen, ARNP, present a new model for understanding and preventing heart disease. They explain the three different genetic types of cholesterol profiles and tailor treatments for each type, using their cutting-edge Bale/Doneen Method, a comprehensive, evidence-based medical treatment plan that detects cardiovascular disease (CVD) at early stages and stabilizes it with individualized medical and lifestyle therapy. Beat the Heart Attack Gene includes easy quizzes and self-tests that show how to determine cholesterol genotype as well as advice for how to apply that knowledge through and individualized lifestyle advice. For heart attack and stroke survivors, the Bale/Doneen Method also helps prevent recurrences by identifying and treating what's triggering the patient's disease—a crucial step that many cardiologists neglect. With their proven method utilized by healthcare professionals worldwide, Bale and Doneen empower readers by alerting them to potential health threats, and then offer personalized strategies so they can live healthy, active lives without fear of heart attack or stroke. Specifically, Beat the Heart Attack Gene addresses: *The hidden cause of most heart attacks *Early prevention methods *The dangerous cholesterol most doctors don’t check *Major red flags for heart attack and stroke risk, including gum disease *The genes that increase cardiovascular risk as much as smoking *The best and worst supplements and foods for your heart *10 surprising ways to prevent heart attacks

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Turner Publishing Company

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1630260568

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Explaining Mental Illness

Sociological Perspectives

By: Baptiste Brossard,Amy Chandler

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Explaining Mental Illness

Sociological Perspectives

By: Baptiste Brossard,Amy Chandler

How can sociology explain the emergence of mental disorders in societies or individuals? This authoritative book makes a case for the renewal of the sociology of mental illness, proposing a reorganisation of this field around four areas: social stratification, stress, labelling and culture. Drawing on case studies from a range of global contexts, the book argues that current research focuses on identifying ‘social factors’, leaving the question of causality to psychiatry, while significant critical perspectives remain untapped. The result is an unprecedented resource that maps the current state of sociology of mental health, providing an invigorating manifesto for its future.

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1529215064

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