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Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West

By: Robert R. Dykstra,Jo Ann Manfra

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Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West

By: Robert R. Dykstra,Jo Ann Manfra

Raised on Gunsmoke, Bat Masterson, and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, we know what it means to “get outta Dodge”—to make a hasty escape from a dangerous place, like the Dodge City of Wild West lore. But why, of all the notorious, violent cities of old, did Dodge win this distinction? And what does this tenacious cultural metaphor have to do with the real Dodge City? In a book as much about the making of cultural myths as it is about Dodge City itself, authors Robert Dykstra and Jo Ann Manfra take us back into the history of Dodge to trace the growth of the city and its legend side-by-side. An exploration of murder statistics, court cases, and contemporary accounts reveals the historical Dodge to be neither as violent nor as lawless as legend has it—but every bit as intriguing. In a style that captures the charm and chicanery of storytelling in the Old West, Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West finds a culprit in a local attorney, Harry Gryden, who fed sensational accounts to the national media during the so-called "Dodge City War" of 1883. Once launched, the legend leads the authors through the cultural landscape of twentieth-century America, as Dodge City became a useful metaphor in more and more television series and movies. Meanwhile, back in the actual Dodge, struggling on a lost frontier, a mirror image of the mythical city began to emerge, as residents increasingly embraced tourism as an economic necessity. Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West maps a metaphor for belligerent individualism and social freedom through the cultural imagination, from a historical starting point to its mythical reflection. In this, the book restores both the reality of Dodge and its legend to their rightful place in the continuum of American culture.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700624767

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Secret Sisters

By: Jayne Ann Krentz

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Secret Sisters

By: Jayne Ann Krentz

No one does romantic suspense better than Jayne Ann Krentz. Now, the New York Times bestselling author of Untouchable and Promise Not to Tell delivers a novel that twists and turns into a read that will leave you breathless. Madeline and Daphne were once as close as sisters—until a secret tore them apart. Now, it might take them to their graves.... Nearly two decades after her childhood—and her friendship with Daphne—were destroyed in one traumatic night, a dying man’s last words convey a warning to Madeline: the secrets she believed buried forever have been discovered. Unable to trust anyone else, Madeline reaches out to Daphne and to the only man she can count on to help: Jack Rayner, a security expert with a profoundly intimate understanding of warped and dangerous minds. Along with his high-tech genius of a brother, the four of them will form an uneasy alliance against a killer who will stop at nothing to hide the truth....

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Penguin

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0515156345

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9780515156348

Secret Child

By: Ann Major

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Secret Child

By: Ann Major

Ann Major's Secret Child sizzles with characters who leap off the page and into your heart.... This one's hot!" —New York Times Bestselling author Lisa Jackson "Engaging characters, stories that thrill and delight, shivering suspense and captivating romance. Want it all? Read Ann Major."—Nora Roberts, New York Times Bestselling Author "From the infant stages of the romance genre Ann Major has been a significant contributor. Her name on the cover instantly identifies the book as a good read."—Sandra Brown, New York Times Bestselling Author "No one provides hotter emotional fireworks than the fiery Ann Major." RT Book Reviews When Passion and Fate Intertwine in this gripping romantic mystery suspense novel by USA Today bestselling author ANN MAJOR, will two Lost Souls get a Second Chance at True Love? When a woman with a tragic past is struck by a runaway cab, she gets a brand-new face. Unfortunately, there is a string attached: a pretend marriage to her dangerous lookalike's sexy, Texas cowboy husband. Believing her to be his wife, Jack West is dead-set against her, no matter how much he desires her. Or is he? Wrongfully sent to prison, Jack has vowed to punish the wife who put him there. But the woman he finds is so transformed, he soon wants something far more dangerous than revenge. The Texas: Children of Destiny western romance series includes: Passion’s Child Destiny’s Child Night Child Wilderness Child Scandal’s Child The Goodbye Child Nobody’s Child Secret Child

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Major Press LLC

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1942473257

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Reference and Information Services

An Introduction, Fourth Edition

By: Kay Ann Cassell ,Uma Hiremath

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Reference and Information Services

An Introduction, Fourth Edition

By: Kay Ann Cassell ,Uma Hiremath

Designed to complement every introductory library reference course, this is the perfect text for students and librarians looking to expand their personal reference knowledge, teaching failsafe methods for identifying important materials by matching specific types of questions to the best available sources, regardless of format. Guided by a national advisory board of educators and practitioners, this thoroughly updated text expertly keeps up with new technologies and practices while remaining grounded in the basics of reference work. Chapters on fundamental concepts, major reference sources, and special topics provide a solid foundation; the text also offers fresh insight on core issues, including ethics, readers' advisory, information literacy, and other key aspects of reference librarianship;selecting and evaluating reference materials, with strategies for keeping up to date;assessing and improving reference services;guidance on conducting reference interviews with a range of different library users, including children and young adults;a new discussion of reference as programming;important special reference topics such as Google search, 24/7 reference, and virtual reference; anddelivering reference services across multiple platforms As librarians experience a changing climate for all information services professionals, in this book Cassell and Hiremath provide the tools needed to manage the ebb and flow of changing reference services in today's libraries.

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American Library Association

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083891568X

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Eye of the Beholder

By: Jayne Ann Krentz

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Eye of the Beholder

By: Jayne Ann Krentz

A hard-edged businessman and a beautiful art expert make a tantalizing mind-body connection at a new age resort until a killer threatens their piece of paradise in this “fun-filled and sensational tale by the incomparable Jayne Ann Krentz” (RT Book Reviews). Alexa Chambers has a flair for style, an eye for art, and a reputation in tatters after blowing the whistle on an employer who was selling fakes to wealthy clients. Now she runs a shop in her Arizona hometown, but she’s determined to rebuild her career even if it means taking risks. She begins secretly consults on an exquisite art collection being installed at the new Avalon Resorts. Her scheme might just work—if she can steer clear of the resort’s owner, the enigmatic and possibly dangerous J. L. Trask. Alexa was a scared teenager the last time she saw Trask, the man who accused her stepfather of murder. Insisting his dad’s fatal car crash had been no accident, Trask vowed one day he’d come back to Avalon for revenge. Now, twelve years later, their meeting is inevitable. Their attraction is immediate. And their chances of bliss are infinitesimal. Trask wants to piece together the past with Alexa’s help and get closer to this dazzling deco diva. Alexa wants to protect her family and figure out Trask’s real motivations. But when a killer emerges from the shadows, they have no choice but to team up to solve a deadly crime from long ago. As they trade sizzling sparks and snappy repartee, their trail leads to a trendy spa called the Dimensions Institute, whose flaky denizens and strange atmosphere suggest there is more hidden there than meets the eye. They don’t need a crystal ball to see that their survival—and relationship—depends on more than tantric breathing or a heavenly passion. They need a little help from a higher power: a true and trustworthy love.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439141398

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Theoretical Issues in Stuttering

By: Ann Packman,Joseph S. Attanasio

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Theoretical Issues in Stuttering

By: Ann Packman,Joseph S. Attanasio

Despite decades of research into the nature and treatment of stuttering, the causes and underlying mechanisms of it are still not well understood. In this unique and comprehensive overview of the numerous theories and models which seek to understand and explain stuttering, the authors of Theoretical Issues in Stuttering provide an invaluable account. Covering an impressive range of topics including past and current theories of stuttering, this edition provides the reader with an updated evaluation of the literature on the subject of stuttering alongside exploring the evolution of new theories. Placing each within the relevant historical context, the authors explore the contribution of theory to both understanding and managing stuttering. Theoretical Issues in Stuttering is a critical account of the models and theories which surround the subject of stuttering, aiming to act as a key resource for students of speech-language pathology as well as lecturers, clinicians and researchers within the field.

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Taylor & Francis

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1317265386

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Raccoon Gangs, Pigeons Gone Bad, and Other Animal Adventures

A Wildlife Rehabber's Tale of Birds and Beasts

By: Trish Ann Konieczny

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Raccoon Gangs, Pigeons Gone Bad, and Other Animal Adventures

A Wildlife Rehabber's Tale of Birds and Beasts

By: Trish Ann Konieczny

“What are you going to do with all these babies now?” Trish Ann Konieczny didn’t always dream of being a wildlife rehabilitator, but that changed as soon as four orphaned raccoons fell out of a tree, into her yard and into her heart. Since the Raccoon Gang first dropped in, her life has been energized by a passion to share God’s love for all creatures by rescuing birds and beasts alike. Now Trish shares her most unique encounters with her needy new friends and how they’ve each provided a window into the animal kingdom God has created for us to care for and enjoy. You’ll find enchanting stories from her time at Lion’s Den Rehab, like those of… Spark: an abandoned baby squirrel nursed back to health and eventual freedom George: a homely, headstrong pigeon who loved rehab so much he wouldn’t leave Bunny: an adorable but high-risk rescue rabbit determined to survive and thrive Filled with heartwarming antics and up close looks at life in animal rescue, this book will delight every lover of furry and feathered babies—and reveal incredible insights into our relationship with God’s magnificent creation.

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Harvest House Publishers

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0736984178

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9780736984171

Reference Skills for the School Librarian

Tools and Tips

By: Ann Marlow Riedling Ph.D.,Cynthia Houston

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Reference Skills for the School Librarian

Tools and Tips

By: Ann Marlow Riedling Ph.D.,Cynthia Houston

Designed for courses that prepare LIS students for school librarianship, this title teaches basic reference processes, sources, services, and skills and provides authentic school library reference scenarios and exercises. This fourth edition of Reference Skills for the School Librarian: Tools and Tips acknowledges the vital importance of reference skills in school libraries. It focuses on new reference skills for school librarians and includes more online materials such as Webliographies and a glossary. Teaching reference skills and providing reference services to students and staff in schools are extremely important tasks and are required of librarians on a regular basis. Aimed at pre-service and in-service school librarians, this book covers all types of reference materials including almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and other standard information sources, giving extra emphasis to the online sources to which students increasingly turn. This edition addresses more online reference resources than previous editions and offers practical suggestions for use in K–12 student instruction.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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9798216137337

Aging and Development

Social and Emotional Perspectives

By: Ann O'Hanlon,Peter Coleman

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Aging and Development

Social and Emotional Perspectives

By: Ann O'Hanlon,Peter Coleman

With increasing numbers of the population living into old age, we need a better understanding of the nature and experience of ageing in all its aspects. Up to now, very few texts have considered this in any depth, but 'Ageing and Development', a new volume in the Texts in Developmental Psychology series, provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the theories and research in adult development into old age. The classic early accounts of theorists such as Jung and Erikson are considered, as well as their present day successors. Particular attention is given to theories of adjustment to loss, and to the threat of loss, which dominate current gerontological research. A notable feature of the book is the separate section devoted to the psychology of advanced old age, to life in states of physical and/or mental frailty, and to the survival of the self in these circumstances. There is a strong emphasis throughout on up-to-date empirical research and illustrative case examples. The reader is constantly encouraged to take a critical perspective, to understand the strengths and limitations of different studies, and to think about the issues raised in terms of their own lives.

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Routledge

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1134655274

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9781134655274

The Life of Language

The fascinating ways words are born, live & die

By: Sol Steinmetz,Barbara Ann Kipfer

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The Life of Language

The fascinating ways words are born, live & die

By: Sol Steinmetz,Barbara Ann Kipfer

If time travelers from the nineteenth century dropped in on us, our strange vocabulary would shock them just as much as our TVs, cars, and computers. Society changes, and so does its word stock. The Life of Language reveals how pop culture, business, technology, and other forces of globalization expand and enrich the English language, forming thousands of new words every year. In this fascinating and jargon-free guide, lexicographers Kipfer and Steinmetz reconstruct the births of thousands of words, including infantries, poz, mobs, Soho, dinks, choo choos, frankenfoods, LOL, narcs and perps. · A word lover’s guide to etymology, written in a fun, informal, and accessible style · An excellent resource for vocabulary building; a word's root helps readers understand its meaning · Beautifully packaged paperback with French flaps From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Random House Reference

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0307496465

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9780307496461

Kipling's Reading and Its Influence on His Poetry

By: Ann M. Weygandt

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Kipling's Reading and Its Influence on His Poetry

By: Ann M. Weygandt

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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1512819301

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9781512819304

The Mid-Atlantic Budget Angler

By: Ann McIntosh

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The Mid-Atlantic Budget Angler

By: Ann McIntosh

A traveler's guide to the best trout streams in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Fishing tips, maps, directions, places to stay and eat.

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Stackpole Books

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081172851X

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9780811728515

Occidental Ideographs

Image, Sequence, and Literary History

By: Franklin R. Rogers,Mary Ann Rogers

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Occidental Ideographs

Image, Sequence, and Literary History

By: Franklin R. Rogers,Mary Ann Rogers

This work proposes a new approach to literary history that locates the historicity of a literary work of art in the visual image that initiates the work and is fundamental to it, a visual metaphor of which the text is the verbalization.

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Bucknell University Press

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0838751792

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9780838751794

New Hampshire

Crosscurrents in Its Development

By: Nancy Coffey Heffernan,Ann Page Stecker

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New Hampshire

Crosscurrents in Its Development

By: Nancy Coffey Heffernan,Ann Page Stecker

A classic history of New Hampshire s economic and political development, now updated for the twenty-first century.

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UPNE

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1584653949

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Wild Rose

Rose O'Neale Greenhow, Civil War Spy

By: Ann Blackman

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Wild Rose

Rose O'Neale Greenhow, Civil War Spy

By: Ann Blackman

For sheer bravado and style, no woman in the North or South rivaled the Civil War heroine Rose O’Neale Greenhow. Fearless spy for the Confederacy, glittering Washington hostess, legendary beauty and lover, Rose Greenhow risked everything for the cause she valued more than life itself. In this superb portrait, biographer Ann Blackman tells the surprising true story of a unique woman in history. “I am a Southern woman, born with revolutionary blood in my veins,” Rose once declared–and that fiery spirit would plunge her into the center of power and the thick of adventure. Born into a slave-holding family, Rose moved to Washington, D.C., as a young woman and soon established herself as one of the capital’s most charming and influential socialites, an intimate of John C. Calhoun, James Buchanan, and Dolley Madison. She married well, bore eight children and buried five, and, at the height of the Gold Rush, accompanied her husband Robert Greenhow to San Francisco. Widowed after Robert died in a tragic accident, Rose became notorious in Washington for her daring–and numerous–love affairs. But with the outbreak of the Civil War, everything changed. Overnight, Rose Greenhow, fashionable hostess, become Rose Greenhow, intrepid spy. As Blackman reveals, deadly accurate intelligence that Rose supplied to General Pierre G. T. Beauregard written in a fascinating code (the code duplicated in the background on the jacket of this book). Her message to Beauregard turned the tide in the first Battle of Bull Run, and was a brilliant piece of spycraft that eventually led to her arrest by Allan Pinkerton and imprisonment with her young daughter. Indomitable, Rose regained her freedom and, as the war reached a crisis, journeyed to Europe to plead the Confederate cause at the royal courts of England and France. Drawing on newly discovered diaries and a rich trove of contemporary accounts, Blackman has fashioned a thrilling, intimate narrative that reads like a novel. Wild Rose is an unforgettable rendering of an astonishing woman, a book that will stand with the finest Civil War biographies.

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Random House

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158836481X

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12 Keys to Get to Stepping

By: Ann Harris

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12 Keys to Get to Stepping

By: Ann Harris

Have you ever felt like you were stuck? Or have you felt like it is time to let things go and finally get into the place where God has called you to be? If so, then this is the book for you. This book, 12 Keys to Get to Stepping, written by Apostle/Prophetess Ann Harris, is a continuation from her most recent book, Girl, Get to Stepping. This book was written for anyone who needs the keys to open up the new doors that God has placed in your life. In order to get to the next level, you must be able to use and sustain these 12 keys that are highlighted in this book. 1. Submit 2. Ignore 3. Faith 4. Sacrifice 5. Prayer etc... Those are only 5 keys mentioned, but you must open the book to unleash the power that all the keys hold. This book will take you on an adventure through the bible finding these keys in scriptures to help you unlock the doors to your destiny. Are you ready to get to stepping?

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Lulu.com

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0359626459

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9780359626458

Castonbury Park: Ladies of Disrepute

By: Marguerite Kaye,Ann Lethbridge

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Castonbury Park: Ladies of Disrepute

By: Marguerite Kaye,Ann Lethbridge

The Lady Who Broke the Rules Anticipating her wedding vows and then breaking off the engagement has left Kate Montague's social status in tatters. She hides her shame behind a resolute facade, but one thing really grates: for a fallen woman, she knows shockingly little about passion. Could Virgil Jackson be the man to teach her? He's a freed slave turned successful businessman, and his striking good looks and compelling strength prove too much for Kate to resist. She has already scandalized society, but succumbing to her craving for Virgil would damage her status beyond repair…. Lady of Shame Lady Claire is notorious for the wild persona of her youth, but she must set it aside if she ever hopes to find a suitable match. Swapping rebellion for reserve, Claire returns to her imposing childhood home, Castonbury Park, seeking her family's help. But when the dark gaze of head chef Monsieur Andre catches her eye, he seems as deliciously tempting as the food he prepares. Claire knows he's most unsuitable, even if the chemistry between them is magnetic. Risking her fragile reputation for Andre would be shameful—but losing him could be even worse.

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Harlequin

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1460300394

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Creative Writing

For People who Can't Not Write

By: Kathryn Ann Lindskoog

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Creative Writing

For People who Can't Not Write

By: Kathryn Ann Lindskoog

Crammed with crucial facts, ideas, and warnings never before brought together into clear focus, this guide is not only fun to read, but also work-boots practical. Not only inspiring, but pinch-penny accurate, it is an energizing tonic for writers' weary brain cells. *Lightning Print On Demand Title

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Zondervan

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0310253217

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Famous Animals in History and Popular Culture

By: Ann C. Paietta,Jean Kauppila

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Famous Animals in History and Popular Culture

By: Ann C. Paietta,Jean Kauppila

During the First World War, President Woodrow Wilson bought a flock of sheep to trim the White House grounds to save money on groundskeeping. One of the sheep, called Old Ike, even became a public phenomenon for his ornery disposition and his penchant for chewing tobacco. Included here are hundreds of well-researched accounts of the fascinating animals that have played vital roles throughout history. Featured animals include Able, who flew on a space mission; Bayou, Salvador Dali's ocelot companion; and G.I. Joe, a pigeon who saved more than 100 people during World War II. These and many other stories detail the unexpected contributions of our animal companions in settings of war, space travel, stage and screen. The book is organized alphabetically by the given name of each animal, and entries feature compelling factual descriptions in a storytelling format.

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McFarland

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1476635536

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The Intimate Archive

Journeys Through Private Papers

By: Maryanne Dever,Ann Vickery,Sally Newman

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The Intimate Archive

Journeys Through Private Papers

By: Maryanne Dever,Ann Vickery,Sally Newman

The Intimate Archive examines the issues involved in using archival material to research the personal lives of public people, in this case of Australian writers Marjorie Barnard (1897-1987), Aileen Palmer (1915-1988) and Lesbia Harford (1891-1927). The book provides an insight into the romantic experiences of the three women, based on their private letters, diaries and notebooks held in public institutions. Maryanne Dever, Ann Vickery and Sally Newman consider the ethical dilemmas that they faced while researching private material, in particular of making conclusions based on material that was possibly never intended by its subjects to be consumed publically. In this sense, the book is both an introverted contemplation of private affairs and an extroverted meditation on the right to acquire and assume intimate knowledge.

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National Library Australia

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064227682X

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Educating the ‘Unconstant Rabble’

Arguments for Educational Advancement and Reform during the English Civil War and Interregnum

By: Ann McGruer

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Educating the ‘Unconstant Rabble’

Arguments for Educational Advancement and Reform during the English Civil War and Interregnum

By: Ann McGruer

‘The English Revolution was a revolution in reading.’ For the first time more people had access to books and other printed media containing a far broader spectrum of information than had previously been the case. But an increase in access to material meant an increase in discussion and expression of opinions, some of which had the potential to be detrimental to the stability of the state. It was therefore in the interest of the state to restrict access to this material to those that possessed the requisite educational training with which to understand the ideas and opinions now in circulation. For Samuel Hartlib, John Dury, Johan Amos Comenius, John Hall, John Milton and Marchamont Nedham however, the answer lay not in restricting access to information and education, but rather in the extension of educational opportunity beyond the governing elite of the country in order to equip the emerging ‘reading public’ with the skills they needed to take an active part in the political life of the country. In the opinion of these writers it was only through effective educational reform that the political and religious growth of the country could continue. A strong theme emerging within the tracts discussed in this book is that an adequately reformed educational system will provide the state with an able and useful populace on which they can depend in times of crisis. Allied to this is the notion that the populace is entitled to receive a level of education appropriate to their abilities and talents and that the state bears a responsibility to play at least some part in providing that education, whether formally or through the dissemination of information through the printing press. As will be seen from the discussion of the literature produced at the time, the ideas and reforms suggested within these tracts were the continuation of an intellectual context in which the development of learning and the expansion of knowledge were seen as paramount. Drawing on the religious ideas of the millennium, as well as the philosophical ideas of Bacon especially, the writers to be considered here sought the reformation of the educational system, as well as a broader series of social reforms, in order to perfect the Reformation and make England ready for the new age.

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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1443822485

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9781443822480

Around Sylvan Beach

By: Brandy Ann

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Around Sylvan Beach

By: Brandy Ann

On the sandy shores and calm waters of Oneida Lake rests Sylvan Beach. For many years, the entire region was simply known as Fish Creek, and it was settled by George Haskins in the early 1800s. When the Erie Canal was completed in 1825, the area began to flourish. James D. Spencer arrived in the hamlet of Fish Creek in the 1840s and settled near Wood River and the Oswego Midland Railroad station. In the 1870s, he began to develop the sandy shores along Oneida Lake, and the first visitors to Spencers Grove arrived in August 1878. Sylvan Beach received its name in the spring of 1886, when the New York, Ontario and Western Railroad built a loop into Spencers Grove. Sylvan Beach continued to thrive with the addition of the railway station, allowing the shipment of produce and lumber as well as the arrival of large numbers of vacationers. These vintage images chronicle the history of Sylvan Beach and its surrounding communities, illustrating the regions strong link to the vast history of America.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439620202

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9781439620205

Preschool Assessment

Principles and Practices

By: Marla R. Brassard,Ann E. Boehm

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Preschool Assessment

Principles and Practices

By: Marla R. Brassard,Ann E. Boehm

Comprehensive and user friendly, this ideal professional reference and graduate text provides a developmentally informed framework for assessing 3- to 6-year-olds in accordance with current best practices and IDEA 2004 guidelines. The authors are leading clinician-researchers who take the reader step by step through selecting appropriate measures, integrating data from a variety of sources, and using the results to plan and evaluate effective interventions and learning experiences. Coverage encompasses screening and assessment of cognitive, linguistic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties, including mental retardation and autism. Case studies illustrate key facets of assessing diverse children and families; appendices offer concise reviews of over 100 instruments.

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Guilford Press

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1606234188

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Renaissance Clothing and the Materials of Memory

By: Ann Rosalind Jones,Peter Stallybrass

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Renaissance Clothing and the Materials of Memory

By: Ann Rosalind Jones,Peter Stallybrass

This 2001 interpretation of literature and arts reveals how clothing and costume were critical to Renaissance culture.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521786630

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Assessment and Multimodal Management of Pain

An Integrative Approach

By: Maureen Cooney,Ann Quinlan-Colwell

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Assessment and Multimodal Management of Pain

An Integrative Approach

By: Maureen Cooney,Ann Quinlan-Colwell

Learn best practices and evidence-based guidelines for assessing and managing pain! Assessment and Multimodal Management of Pain: An Integrative Approach describes how to provide effective management of pain through the use of multiple medications and techniques, including both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment regimens. A holistic approach provides an in-depth understanding of pain and includes practical assessment tools along with coverage of opioid and non-opioid analgesics, interventional and herbal approaches to pain, and much more. Written by experts Maureen F. Cooney and Ann Quinlan-Colwell, this reference is a complete, step-by-step guide to contemporary pain assessment and management. - Evidence-based, practical guidance helps students learn to plan and implement pain management, and aligns with current guidelines and best practices. - Comprehensive information on the pharmacologic management of pain includes nonopioid analgesics, opioid analgesics, and co-analgesics, including dose titration, routes of administration, and prevention of side effects. - UNIQUE! Multimodal approach for pain management is explored throughout the book, as it affects assessment, the physiologic experience, and the culturally determined expression, acknowledgement, and management of pain. - UNIQUE! Holistic, integrative approach includes thorough coverage of pain management with non-pharmacologic methods. - Clinical scenarios are cited to illustrate key points. - Equivalent analgesic action for common pain medications provides readers with useful guidance relating to medication selection. - Pain-rating scales in over 20 languages are included in the appendix for improved patient/clinician communication and accurate pain assessment. - UNIQUE! Authors Maureen F. Cooney and Ann Quinlan-Colwell are two of the foremost authorities in multimodal pain assessment and management. - Sample forms, guidelines, protocols, and other hands-on tools are included, and may be reproduced for use in the classroom or clinical setting.

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0323530788

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Children of Destiny Books 1-8

By: Ann Major

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Children of Destiny Books 1-8

By: Ann Major

“Engaging characters, stories that thrill and delight, shivering suspense and captivating romance. Want it all? Read Ann Major.” –New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts "No one provides hotter emotional fireworks than the fiery Ann Major." RT Book Reviews Ann Major’s name on the cover instantly identifies the book as a good read.” –New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown In these seven tales from USA Today bestselling Ann Major’s miniseries, Texas: Children of Destiny, old flames burn the hottest! You won’t want to miss these seven poignant reunion stories that include all the novels except Book 7 of her Texas: Children of Destiny series. (Book 7 is available in ebook format by Harlequin.) Passion’s Child (Book 1) When his son’s life is threatened, Nick returns to claim his wife and child. But can their love survive his sins and her secrets? Destiny’s Child (Book 2) Ever since Megan MacKay’s father lost the MacKay ranch to neighboring rancher Jeb Jackson in a card game, Megan MacKay resented Jeb almost as much as she desired him. Now she’s all grown up and such a handful, his feisty pilot is the last woman Jeb wants to desire. Too bad for him a passionate kiss makes him realize he wants to possess her even more than he wants her land. Night Child (Book 3) When world-famous ballerina Dawn Hayden is abducted and a mysterious stranger, who seems dazzlingly familiar rescues her, passion flames and old memories are triggered. Who is Kirk MacKay? What is he hiding? Why won’t he tell her what happened to her in the past? Wilderness Child (Book 4) Passion and old betrayals meet in a conflagration in the Australian wilderness when a transplanted Texas cattleman’s old love walks into a trap he’s set just for her. Scandal’s Child (Book 5) Noelle will do anything to gain Garret’s forgiveness for her past mistakes, and even more to help his son. Does she have a second chance, or is it already too late? The Goodbye Child (Book 6) Saying goodbye to Raoul Girouard eight years ago to please her wealthy family was the hardest thing Eva had ever done. Now he’s back, more dangerous than ever. Because of him her life’s in jeopardy, and he’s her sole protector. When she’s safe again, can she say goodbye a second time to the only man she’s ever loved? Nobody’s Child (Book 7) Not included because this work was already published as an e-book by Harlequin. You can find it on your favorite retailer’s web page. Secret Child (Book 8) When Passion and Fate Intertwine in this gripping romantic mystery suspense novel, will two Lost Souls get a Second Chance at True Love? After a woman with a tragic past is struck by a runaway cab, she gets a brand-new face. Unfortunately, there is a string attached: a pretend marriage to a sexy, Texas cowboy husband. Jack West is dead-set against her no matter how much he desires her. Or is he? Wrongfully sent to prison, Jack has vowed to punish the wife who put him there. But the woman he finds is so transformed, he soon wants something far more dangerous than revenge. Reviews Reviews of her TEXAS: CHILDREN OF DESTINY PASSION’S CHILD (book 1) Ann Major begins a high intensity trilogy with PASSION’S CHILD (4-), the dramatic tale of an estranged couple brought back together by the critical illness of their young son. Ms. Major creates a mesmerizing emotional ambiance and strong plot development… RT REVIEWS DESTINY’S CHILD (book 2) is the impressive second book in Ann Major’s CHILDREN OF DESTINY trilogy. A powerful rancher and his feisty private pilot lock horns over his methods of acquiring her family’s holdings. The sensual flames burn very brightly indeed while this explosive couple battles toward a highly satisfying resolution. RT Reviews NIGHT CHILD (book 3) Ann Major’s stunning conclusion to her Children of Destiny series, NIGHT CHILD (4+) powerfully blends romance and danger…. The fiery romance will win a reserved spot on many a bookshelf. — RT REVIEWS WILDERNESS CHILD (book 4) What a terrific story! The dialogue is fast-paced and snappy, the storyline is exciting, the characterization is great and the love scenes singe the pages. RT Reviews Secret Child (Book 8) Ann Major's Secret Child sizzles with characters who leap off the page and into your heart.... This one's hot!" —New York Times Bestselling author Lisa Jackson

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1942473265

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In Adamless Eden

The Community of Women Faculty at Wellesley

By: Patricia Ann Palmieri

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In Adamless Eden

The Community of Women Faculty at Wellesley

By: Patricia Ann Palmieri

One of the most influential women's colleges in the country, Wellesley has educated many illustrious women, from Katharine Lee Bates--author of America the Beautiful--to Hillary Rodham Clinton. Since its origins in the late nineteenth century, Wellesley has had an impact on American history and women's history. The college was unique in its commitment to an exclusively female faculty and much of its intellectual fervor can be traced back to them. This book is an engrossing narrative history of that first generation of Wellesley professors. Drawing on unpublished diaries, journals, family letters, and autobiographies, on newspapers and magazines, and on official Wellesley College records, Patricia Palmieri re-creates and reinterprets the lives and careers of many of the fifty-three senior women professors of the college. By exploring the family culture, education, and ideology of the "select few," she accounts for the rise of the first generation of academic women in post-Civil War America. Examining Wellesley's social and intellectual milieu, she radically revises standard accounts of the college as a citadel of enlightened domesticity between 1890 and 1920. She shows instead that its separatist women's community encouraged women students to renounce marriage and enter careers of public service, and she links Wellesley's educational climate to the social reform activism of the Progressive Era. In addition, she argues that these academic women formed a collective fellowship, which included many "Wellesley marriages." Ultimately society condemned Wellesley for its "spinster faculty," and by the 1930s the administration began to hire "happily married men." Nevertheless, the contemporary college owes much to the dedication and achievement of its pioneering women scholars.

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