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Crimson China

By: Betsy Tobin

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Crimson China is a novel that traps the reader at the outset, shining a light on a tragic, hidden world that runs in parallel to our own. It is a story of identity and culture, of the irrepressibility of the human spirit, and the powerful undertow of love.

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Short Books

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1907595333

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Bone House

A Novel

By: Betsy Tobin

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Bone House

A Novel

By: Betsy Tobin

Gothic, elegant, and suspenseful, Bone House vividly evokes seventeenth-century rural England. It is the tale of two women. One is Dora -- large, voluptuous, and charismatic -- a prostitute to whom men are drawn for pleasure, women for friendship. Her strange death in an icy ravine affects everyone in the tiny village: her enormous, slow-minded son; an embittered midwife; the hunchbacked lord of the manor; his decaying mother; and an itin- erant portrait painter, whose arrival in the village unearths secrets and passions beyond anyone's expectations. The other -- young, slight, and solitary -- is a dutiful chambermaid to the mistress of the manor until Dora's accident begins to distract her from her daily tasks. Her quest to uncover the truth about the prostitute's mysterious life and sudden death leads her to a terrible discovery, and the beginnings of a future. A novel about murder, flesh, fertility, desire, medicine, and art, Bone House transports readers to stratified Elizabethan England, where the body -- or "bone house" -- had a primary role in deter-mining one's destiny. Sensual, sophisticated, and fiercely compelling, this is an uncommonly assured debut.

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Simon and Schuster

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0743213769

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9780743213769

Ice Land

A Novel

By: Betsy Tobin

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Ice Land

A Novel

By: Betsy Tobin

A beautiful epic of love, longing, redemption, and enchantment in the tradition of Marion Zimmer Bradley?s The Mists of Avalon Iceland, AD 1000 Freya knows that her people are doomed. Warned by the Fates of an impending disaster, she must embark on a journey to find a magnificent gold necklace, one said to possess the power to alter the course of history. But even as Freya travels deep into the mountains of Iceland, the country is on the brink of war. The new world order of Christianity is threatening the old ways of Iceland?s people, and tangled amidst it all are two star-crossed lovers who destiny draws them together?even as their families are determined to tear them apart Infused with the rich history and mythology of Iceland, Betsy Tobin?s sweeping novel is an epic adventure of forbidden love, lust, jealousy, faith and magical wonder set under the shadow of a smoldering volcano.

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Penguin

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1101133546

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Winnebagos on Wednesdays

How Visionary Leadership Can Transform Higher Education

By: Scott Cowen,Betsy Seifter

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Winnebagos on Wednesdays

How Visionary Leadership Can Transform Higher Education

By: Scott Cowen,Betsy Seifter

Why a strong mission and inspired leadership are vital to the success of America’s colleges and universities In 1998, soon after assuming the presidency of Tulane University, Scott Cowen was confronted with a setback. Despite an undefeated football season and putting the best financial deal on the table, Cowen was unable to retain the school's football coach. The coach wanted something the president didn't have--a football program so popular, as the coach put it, that fans would line up their Winnebagos on Wednesdays in anticipation of Saturday games. In that moment, Cowen improbably found himself in the entertainment business—and his university was deemed wanting. At a time when schools seem overrun by sports programs, spiraling costs, and absurd ranking systems, Winnebagos on Wednesdays argues that colleges and universities of all stripes and sizes can achieve their educational aims if they possess two things: visionary leadership and a strong mission. Cowen, named one of the nation's top university presidents by Time magazine in 2009, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the critical demands faced by many education leaders. He profiles a range of situations, from how Diana Natalicio of the University of Texas at El Paso expanded a school serving a specific demographic into an academic powerhouse to how Michael Sorrell shifted Paul Quinn College's mission to urban entrepreneurship in order to save the institution. Cowen also draws from his own hard-won experiences, including the rebuilding of Tulane and New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the decision to maintain Tulane's football program. He shows how crucial choices in tough situations shape organizations, for better or ill. A sweeping overview of the higher education landscape, Winnebagos on Wednesdays demonstrates that the courage of transformative leadership is essential for colleges and universities to remain vital.

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268

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Princeton University Press

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069117461X

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9780691174617

Listeners' Guide to Medieval English

A Discography

By: Betsy Bowden

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Listeners' Guide to Medieval English

A Discography

By: Betsy Bowden

From the middle of the twentieth century, dozens of medievalists and other performers have recorded early English. Many educational institutions already own sound recordings of English before 1500, or may wish to purchase the most useful ones available. This discography aims to assist teachers, administrators and librarians to make the best use of their resources.

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Routledge

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1317420829

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9781317420828

Foreign Otherness in Japanese Media

Exploring the Japanese Self Through Images of Lati

By: Betsy Forero Montoya

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Foreign Otherness in Japanese Media

Exploring the Japanese Self Through Images of Lati

By: Betsy Forero Montoya

Betsy Forero-Montoya is an Associate Professor in the School of Arts and Humanities at Universidad de los Andes (Colombia). She received a PhD in Japa-nese Studies from Tsukuba University and a Master's of Arts from Sophia University. She has been teach-ing and conducting research on Japan for almost two decades. She has authored articles and book chap-ters on media portrayal of gender and ethnicity, and on popular culture.

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Universidad de los Andes

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9587980565

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9789587980561

The Undergraduate Experience

Focusing Institutions on What Matters Most

By: Peter Felten,John N. Gardner,Charles C. Schroeder,Leo M. Lambert,Betsy O. Barefoot,Freeman A. Hrabowski

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The Undergraduate Experience

Focusing Institutions on What Matters Most

By: Peter Felten,John N. Gardner,Charles C. Schroeder,Leo M. Lambert,Betsy O. Barefoot,Freeman A. Hrabowski

A clear, practical framework for getting higher education back on track The Undergraduate Experience is a guide for significantly improving student learning and institutional performance in the rapidly changing world of higher education. Written by recognized experts in undergraduate education, this book encourages college and university leaders to rethink current practices that fragment the student experience, and to focus on creating powerful, integrated undergraduate learning for all students. Drawing from their own deep experience and the latest research, the authors reveal key principles that enable institutional change and enhance student outcomes in any higher education setting. Coverage includes high-impact practices for engagement, the importance of strategic leadership, the necessity of setting and maintaining high expectations, and insight on fostering excellence through systematic planning. Through its core themes and action principles, this book can be a valuable resource for faculty, staff, administrators, and governing boards at all types of postsecondary institutions. The book provides a practical framework for achieving excellence in undergraduate education by focusing on: Learning Relationships Expectations Alignment Improvement Leadership The value of an undergraduate education is under greater scrutiny than ever before, and campus leaders must be able to convey the value of their institutions to students, boards, donors, and legislators. Is a college or university degree worth the increasing cost? Are today's students academically adrift? What's the difference between a degree and an education? Responding to these questions requires focused action by individuals and institutions. The Undergraduate Experience offers practical guidance for creating and sustaining excellence in the face of disruption and change in higher education.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119051193

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9781119051190

Gay Power!

The Stonewall Riots and the Gay Rights Movement, 1969

By: Betsy Kuhn

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Gay Power!

The Stonewall Riots and the Gay Rights Movement, 1969

By: Betsy Kuhn

Examines how the Stonewall Riots in the Greenwich Village neighborhood during June 1969 helped start the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world.

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Twenty-First Century Books

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0761357688

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9780761357681

Continuity in Children's Worlds

Choices and Consequences for Early Childhood Settings

By: Melissa M. Jozwiak,Betsy J. Cahill,Rachel Theilheimer

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Continuity in Children's Worlds

Choices and Consequences for Early Childhood Settings

By: Melissa M. Jozwiak,Betsy J. Cahill,Rachel Theilheimer

“Offers hope through its rich and abundant examples of teachers, parents, and others who care for young children mindfully taking the time to address issues of continuity in everyday life.” —From the Foreword by Beth Blue Swadener, Arizona State University “After reading this book, it is not possible to think about these ideas simplistically again.” —Virginia Casper, Bank Street College of Education “This examination gives voice to an important but often unexamined issue in early childhood education.” —Christopher P. Brown, The University of Texas at Austin Children’s experiences when they transition from home to school, from classroom to classroom, and from school to school raise issues of continuity that permeate every aspect of early childhood education. This book uses practitioner stories to investigate beliefs about continuity and discontinuity and how these beliefs are enacted in contexts for young children from birth to age 8. The authors examine a range of continuities and discontinuities, including the experiences children, teachers, and families have with programs; the interactions between families and schools; and the ways in which programs and schools relate to one another. They also raise questions about primary caregiving, cultural responsiveness, assessment practices, and congruity between institutions. Discussions of each story include the authors’ interpretations, references to relevant theory, questions for reflection, and implications for intentional and thoughtful practice. Book Features: Represents the first comprehensive volume to unpack the complex topic of continuity. Provides a critical analysis of continuity based on real stories from practitioners and parents.\ Illuminates the work of early childhood educators on the individual, group, organizational, and systems levels. Encourages readers to carefully consider their roles as educators of young children.

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Teachers College Press

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0807774936

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9780807774939

Peer Justice and Youth Empowerment

An Implementation Guide for Teen Court Programs

By: Tracy M. Godwin,David Steinhart,Betsy A. Fulton,United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Peer Justice and Youth Empowerment

An Implementation Guide for Teen Court Programs

By: Tracy M. Godwin,David Steinhart,Betsy A. Fulton,United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Juvenile, community, delinquency, victim.

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DIANE Publishing

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078814491X

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9780788144912

The Orange Blossom Special

A Novel

By: Betsy Carter

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The Orange Blossom Special

A Novel

By: Betsy Carter

Carbondale, Illinois. 1958. For widowed Tessie Lockhart, booking two seats on a passenger train to Florida symbolizes a fresh start, far from her memories of love and loss. For Tessie’s teenage daughter Dinah, who misses her father terribly, the move to Gainesville means a new school and the painful ordeal of making new friends. Rich, popular Crystal Landy is one of the first girls Dinah meets—and it will be Crystal, along with her exquisite mother, Victoria, who will transform the Lockharts’ lives in ways they never could have imagined. For as war and change come to this small southern town, the bonds between mothers and daughters will be tested, friendships sealed, secrets revealed, and relationships forever altered by the turbulence of the coming decades. Wise, moving, and warmly funny, The Orange Blossom Special, spans twenty years in the lives of an unforgettable cast of characters. Betsy Carter has crafted a powerful, richly rewarding novel about growing up, moving on, and turning strangers into friends.

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Dell

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0385339763

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9780385339766

The Social Citizen

Peer Networks and Political Behavior

By: Betsy Sinclair

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The Social Citizen

Peer Networks and Political Behavior

By: Betsy Sinclair

Human beings are social animals. Yet despite vast amounts of research into political decision making, very little attention has been devoted to its social dimensions. In political science, social relationships are generally thought of as mere sources of information, rather than active influences on one’s political decisions. Drawing upon data from settings as diverse as South Los Angeles and Chicago’s wealthy North Shore, Betsy Sinclair shows that social networks do not merely inform citizen’s behavior, they can—and do—have the power to change it. From the decision to donate money to a campaign or vote for a particular candidate to declaring oneself a Democrat or Republican, basic political acts are surprisingly subject to social pressures. When members of a social network express a particular political opinion or belief, Sinclair shows, others notice and conform, particularly if their conformity is likely to be highly visible. We are not just social animals, but social citizens whose political choices are significantly shaped by peer influence. The Social Citizen has important implications for our concept of democratic participation and will force political scientists to revise their notion of voters as socially isolated decision makers.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226922839

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9780226922836

Avoiding Common Nursing Errors

By: Betsy H. Allbee,Lisa Marcucci,Jeannie S. Garber,Monty Gross,Sheila Lambert,Ricky J. McCraw,Anthony D. Slonim,Teresa A. Slonim

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Avoiding Common Nursing Errors

By: Betsy H. Allbee,Lisa Marcucci,Jeannie S. Garber,Monty Gross,Sheila Lambert,Ricky J. McCraw,Anthony D. Slonim,Teresa A. Slonim

This handbook succinctly describes over 500 common errors made by nurses and offers practical, easy-to-remember tips for avoiding these errors. Coverage includes the entire scope of nursing practice—administration, medications, process of care, behavioral and psychiatric, cardiology, critical care, endocrine, gastroenterology and nutrition, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, nephrology, neurology, pulmonary, preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, emergency nursing, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatric nursing. The book can easily be read immediately before the start of a rotation or used for quick reference. Each error is described in a quick-reading one-page entry that includes a brief clinical scenario and tips on how to avoid or resolve the problem. Illustrations are included where appropriate.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1451153244

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9781451153248

Bone House

A Novel

By: Betsy Tobin

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Bone House

A Novel

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Simon and Schuster

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Bone House

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Bone House

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Set in seventeenth-century rural England, BONE HOUSE is the tale of two women. One is large, voluptuous and charismatic - a prostitute to whom many, not just men, are drawn. The other is young, slight and solitary - a servant whose quest to solve the mystery of the prostitute's death leads her to shocking discoveries, unexpected love, and the beginnings of a future.

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Headline Review

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0747264910

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Ice Land

A Novel

By: Betsy Tobin

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Ice Land

A Novel

By: Betsy Tobin

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Taffy Sinclair, Queen of the Soaps

By: Betsy Haynes

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Taffy Sinclair, Queen of the Soaps

By: Betsy Haynes

When gorgeous, conceited Taffy Sinclair wins a part on a television soap opera, eleven-year-old Jana's jealousy skyrockets until she begins to mix television fantasy with real life.

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0553156470

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