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Land-Use Planning for Sustainable Development

By: Jane Silberstein M.A.,Chris Maser

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Land-Use Planning for Sustainable Development

By: Jane Silberstein M.A.,Chris Maser

Thirteen years ago, the first edition of Land-Use Planning for Sustainable Development examined the question: is the environmental doomsday scenario inevitable? It then presented the underlying concepts of sustainable land-use planning and an array of alternatives for modifying conventional planning for and regulation of the development of land. Th

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CRC Press

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1040073697

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Tales Of Syzpense Vol. 1

By: Ashley Wood,Chris Ryall

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Tales Of Syzpense Vol. 1

By: Ashley Wood,Chris Ryall

TALES OF SYZPENSE presents two titanic tales of terror and turmoil! Up first, courtesy of Lore co-creators T.P. LOUISE and ASHLEY WOOD, the mystery of ÒLes Mort 13Ò plays out on the surreal and mysterious island of Southport and a run-in with Eris, the goddess of strifeÉ And then, ÒPower is wasted on the young!Ó CHRIS RYALL and NELSON DANIEL present ÒDreamweaver,Ò the story of an aging adventurer with a mystical secret who looks to pass on his abilities to the next generation of heroÉuntil she has much greater success than he did and he decides he wants those abilities back at any cost. Collects TALES OF SYZPENSE #1-4

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Image Comics

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1534358862

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A Murder at Balmoral

By: Chris McGeorge

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A Murder at Balmoral

By: Chris McGeorge

The Crown meets Clue in this delightful locked-room mystery, sure to charm Agatha Christie fans and keep readers guessing to the end. The king is dead. The killer is in the family. Solving this murder will be a royal pain. The royal family has gathered at their Scottish retreat, Balmoral Castle, for a traditional Christmas. As a blizzard gathers outside and a delicious dinner is prepared, the family circles up for a holiday toast. King Eric has something momentous to say—in fact, he is about to name his successor. But as he raises a glass of his favorite whiskey, he drops dead. The king has been poisoned, someone in the family must have done it, and each one of them had opportunity and motive. Eric’s beloved head chef, Jonathan, must now play detective. Why would one of the king's own family members want to kill him, and how did they do it? What happens in the castle usually stays in the castle, but this secret might be too big for these battlements. Jon is determined to expose the truth, even if it puts him in a killer’s crosshairs—and shakes the entire monarchy to its core.

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Penguin

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0593544145

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9780593544143

Digital and Radiographic Imaging

A Practical Approach

By: Chris Gunn

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Digital and Radiographic Imaging

A Practical Approach

By: Chris Gunn

This book covers all the existing imaging modalities currently in use in imaging departments, providing a sound basis for understanding how individual systems work. It is designed to be accessible to students without minimising the content. Although conventional imaging is being phased out, it still exists in certain areas, e.g. dental surgeries, and therefore is reduced in size and placed in an Appendix. - The text has been restructured in list form to increase clarity and aid study - Pedagogic features include an introduction and summary for each chapter - Glossaries of imaging terms and computer buzz words, and a key to commonly used abbreviations are included - New edition is completely rewritten: - Digital imaging is main focus - CT, ultrasound, MRI and NMR imaging added - 'Conventional' imaging retained as an Appendix - Text simplified, and block diagrams, flow charts and tables added to increase accessibility of content

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1455725153

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The Mammoth Book of Celebrity Murders

By: Chris Ellis

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The Mammoth Book of Celebrity Murders

By: Chris Ellis

Murder played out in the spotlight of maximum publicity Does celebrityhood preclude a fair trial? Can the famous get away with behaviour off limits to most ordinary mortals? Here in a fascinating diagnosis of the shifting nature of high-profile justice is the fullest ever analysis of infamous and celebrity murder cases that have come to trial. This A-list selection looks in depth at 25 notable murders involving those who live their lives in the full beam of press and media headlights, including film starlets, tv actors, music legends, comedians, fashion moguls, movie directors, playwrights and aristocracy from the start of the twentieth century to the present day. All, from Fatty Arbuckle to John Lennon, are well known, and in each instance the story of their death is retold and the degree to which fame and its entourage played their part in death's final outcome examined. Among the cases included are: o The investigation surrounding the death of American film and TV star Robert Blake's wife, shot in his car after they dined together in a restaurant o The murder of silent-film star Ramon Navarro in his own home by gay lovers o The death of soul legend Marvin Gaye, shot by his own father during a family row o TV personality Jill Dando's shocking and untimely murder, gunned down on in broad daylight on her doorstep o Italy's trial of Patrizia Gucci for the murder of her husband, Maurizio, inheritor of the fashion family's fabulous fortune. The Mammoth Book of Celebrity Murder provides the clearest analysis yet of murder played out in the spotlight of maximum publicity.

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C & R Crime

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1780334095

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Living Jesus’ Way

Everyday Principles for a New Life

By: Chris Hazelip

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Living Jesus’ Way

Everyday Principles for a New Life

By: Chris Hazelip

With the precision of an experienced trial lawyer, Chris Hazelip thoughtfully reviews and analyzes Jesus’ teachings, distilling them to twelve life-changing principles. Whether you are a long-time follower of Jesus, new on the journey, or just curious about what he had to say, you will come away with a practical understanding of Jesus’ words which, if applied, will change the course and trajectory of your life, no matter who you are or where you find yourself. Come and see life as you were meant to live it.

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WestBow Press

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1512770167

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Read This Instead

By: Chris Federico

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Read This Instead

By: Chris Federico

Read This Instead is a book in which "the reader is put through the thickest loads of [dazzling inventiveness] and steaming piles of [hysterical laughter] I've ever had to [return to many times because it was so good], in what is easily the [funniest] collection of [offbeat fiction, bizarre dialogue, inspired wordplay and social commentary] ever written. You've never read anything like it, and that's definitely a [definite] thing!" (Name withheld)

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iUniverse

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0595445764

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Stumbling Souls

Is Love Enough?

By: Chris Plekenpol

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Stumbling Souls

Is Love Enough?

By: Chris Plekenpol

A compelling story of Chris's interactions with a homosexual, HIV-positive, homeless man, demonstrating what happens when believers risk living out their faith in tangible ways.

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InterVarsity Press

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0830857591

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Unpacking Forgiveness

Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds

By: Chris Brauns

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Unpacking Forgiveness

Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds

By: Chris Brauns

Helps readers move beyond the wounds and baggage of bitterness, disagreements, and broken relationships. "True or false: most Christian pastors and counselors agree on what forgiveness is and how it should take place." This question is part of Chris Brauns's Forgiveness Quiz that draws readers into his book and gets them thinking about the subject of forgiveness. The truth is, pastors and counselors disagree profoundly on this subject. Unpacking Forgiveness combines sound theological thinking and honesty about the complicated questions many face to provide readers with a solid understanding of biblical forgiveness. Only God's Word can unpack forgiveness. The wounds are too deep for us to find healing on our own, and the questions are too complex to be unraveled by anything but the wisdom of God. This book goes beyond a feel-good doctrine of automatic forgiveness, balancing the beauty of God's grace and the necessity of forgiveness with the teaching that forgiveness must take place in a way that is consistent with justice.

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Crossway

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1433521407

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Accountability, Impeachment and the Constitution

The Case for a Modernised Process in the United Kingdom

By: Chris Monaghan

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Accountability, Impeachment and the Constitution

The Case for a Modernised Process in the United Kingdom

By: Chris Monaghan

This book sets out and explores the case for a modernised impeachment process for the United Kingdom. The work examines the present law and history of impeachment in the United Kingdom, which today is widely regarded as having fallen into desuetude and its procedures inappropriate for modern conditions. It discusses how impeachment operates in two countries, the United States and Denmark, selected respectively for their marked differences from and similarities to the United Kingdom’s political and constitutional system, for the purposes of illumination and possible lessons for a new impeachment process. The book seeks to provide a balanced and independent examination of the case for this, concluding that it would have a valuable role to play in the future development of the United Kingdom’s system of politics and government. It concludes by setting out a detailed model for the structure, working and effect of impeachment. The book will be of interest to students, academics and policy-makers working in the areas of constitutional law and politics.

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Routledge

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1000597466

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The Zebedee Boy

By: Chris Colverson

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The Zebedee Boy

By: Chris Colverson

The Zebedee Boy" is a fictional memoir of 'the beloved disciple." John Zebedee, fisherman of Galilee and follower of Jesus of Nazareth, writes 12 years after the crucifixion, preserving his memories for the early Church. In his collection of personal anecdotes and character portraits, he sets out to explain what the new word 'Christian" means. Recalling the time when he was the youngest of the Twelve and known simply as 'the Zebedee Boy," John draws on his intimacy with Jesus to paint a living picture of him and speaks authoritatively of his relationships with Mary, the Baptist, Peter, Judas Iscariot and Mary Magdalene. Here, too, are definitive explanations for the fateful decisions made by high priest Caiaphas, Herod Antipas and Pontius Pilate. From the Baptism of Jesus to the Day of Pentecost, the Evangelist reveals his understanding of the spiritual events that are the basis of Christian belief and practice, leading to the inevitable conclusion that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Saviour of mankind. On every page John takes us to the heart of his faith. His testimony, a celebration of the Christian concept of Love, will have a cross-denominational and inter-faith appeal.

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The End of Rejection

Your Past Is Not Your Future

By: Chris Hayward

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The End of Rejection

Your Past Is Not Your Future

By: Chris Hayward

We all want to be loved. Yet almost from the moment we take our first breaths, we find ourselves dealing with rejection. The causes of rejection date back to the beginning of the world with Adam and Eve! By understanding the origin of rejection, its influence on our lives, and our own role in coping with it, we will be on the road to wholeness and freedom. Learn how fear of rejection subtly manifests itself in our lives as perfectionism and withdrawal. Find out why church splits, divorce, and racial prejudice are all an outgrowth of rejection. Learn why self-rejection may lead to depression and even suicide. Discover how coming to grips with rejection can release us to be the complete person we were meant to be--in our marriages, families, workplaces, and ministries.

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Baker Books

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1441268278

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How Star Wars Conquered the Universe

The Past, Present, and Future of a Multibillion Dollar Franchise

By: Chris Taylor

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How Star Wars Conquered the Universe

The Past, Present, and Future of a Multibillion Dollar Franchise

By: Chris Taylor

In 1973, a young filmmaker named George Lucas scribbled some notes for a far-fetched space-fantasy epic. Some forty years and 37 billion later, Star Wars -- related products outnumber human beings, a growing stormtrooper army spans the globe, and "Jediism" has become a religion in its own right. Lucas's creation has grown into far more than a cinematic classic; it is, quite simply, one of the most lucrative, influential, and interactive franchises of all time. Yet incredibly, until now the complete history of Star Wars -- its influences and impact, the controversies it has spawned, its financial growth and long-term prospects -- has never been told. In How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, veteran journalist Chris Taylor traces the series from the difficult birth of the original film through its sequels, the franchise's death and rebirth, the prequels, and the preparations for a new trilogy. Providing portraits of the friends, writers, artists, producers, and marketers who labored behind the scenes to turn Lucas's idea into a legend, Taylor also jousts with modern-day Jedi, tinkers with droid builders, and gets inside Boba Fett's helmet, all to find out how Star Wars has attracted and inspired so many fans for so long. Since the first film's release in 1977, Taylor shows, Star Wars has conquered our culture with a sense of lightness and exuberance, while remaining serious enough to influence politics in far-flung countries and spread a spirituality that appeals to religious groups and atheists alike. Controversial digital upgrades and poorly received prequels have actually made the franchise stronger than ever. Now, with a savvy new set of bosses holding the reins and Episode VII on the horizon, it looks like Star Wars is just getting started. An energetic, fast-moving account of this creative and commercial phenomenon, How Star Wars Conquered the Universe explains how a young filmmaker's fragile dream beat out a surprising number of rivals to gain a diehard, multigenerational fan base -- and why it will be galvanizing our imaginations and minting money for generations to come.

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Basic Books

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0465097510

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The Environment

Principles and Applications

By: Chris C. Park

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The Environment

Principles and Applications

By: Chris C. Park

The second edition of this fully integrated introductory text for courses in environmental studies and physical geography builds on the resounding success of the first edition, providing a comprehensive account of modern environmental issues and the physical and socio-economic framework in which they are set. It explains the principles and applications of the different parts of the Earth's system: the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and the biosphere, and explains the interrelationships within and between these systems. It explores the present environmental crisis, examines how the planet Earth fits into the wider universe and explores human-environment interactions.

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Psychology Press

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0415217717

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The Messiah's Hand

By: Chris Knight

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The Messiah's Hand

By: Chris Knight

On a seemingly ordinary Monday morning, an office secretary at Trusthouse, a reputable New Zealand Insurance firm, is astounded when she checks her answering machine. A blood-curdling, anonymous voice has left a message on the tape sometime over the weekend, informing her that her millionaire boss, Oscar Silver, has been kidnapped and is being held to ransom. The information given is very curt. The Insurance company president's life is now for sale...The price-tag is one million NZ dollars, and the time limit,24 hours! The voice was explicit- no police involvement or the old man prematurely meets his maker! The old man's life is now thrust irrevocably into the nervous hands of his naturally tight-fisted eldest son, Isaac. At his wits end, Silver's eldest son and Trusthouse second-in-command, is now asking himself some frightening questions: Just how serious are the unknown assailants? Just how far are they prepared to go? Can Trusthouse afford to pay up? Can they afford not to? And just exactly, how far is Isaac prepared to go to find out? Is he willing to gamble, wager with his father's life or will he quickly cough up the dough?

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AuthorHouse

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1477243445

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La Grange

By: Chris C. McCallister

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La Grange

By: Chris C. McCallister

Incorporated on April 10, 1869, La Grange is seated in the coastal plain region of eastern North Carolina; it is equal in distance to the North Carolina coast and the capital city, Raleigh. Prior to 1869, La Grange was known as Moseley Hall, properly named by one of its founders, Matthew Moseley. They settled here because of the rich soil. Tobacco, in particular, was a significant cash crop. La Grange received its nickname, the "garden spot," due to its beautiful vegetation and the residents' gardens and flowers that adorned the very center of the town. At the very foundation of North Carolina's history, La Grange has had many state assembly members; the first governor of Florida hailed from La Grange. The area is also known for its agricultural farming, historical homes, and several small-town businesses. La Grange showcases the rich agricultural and community history of this eastern North Carolina town.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467120308

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How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi

Collected Quirks of Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math from Nerd Nite

By: Dr. Chris Balakrishnan,Matt Wasowski

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How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi

Collected Quirks of Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math from Nerd Nite

By: Dr. Chris Balakrishnan,Matt Wasowski

In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the arts, pop culture, you name it. There hasn’t been a rabbit hole that their army of presenters hasn’t been afraid to explore. Finally, after countless requests to bring Nerd Nite to more fans across the globe, co-founders and college pals Matt Wasowski and Chris Balakrishnan are bringing readers the quirky and accessible science content that they crave in book form, focused on STEM and paired with detailed illustrations that make the content pop. The resulting range of topics is quirky and vast, from kinky, spring-loaded spiders to the Webb telescope’s influence on movie special effects. Hilariously named after Dale Carnegie’s iconic book, How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi features narratives, bursts, and infographics on all things STEM from scientists around the world. Chapters are sure to make you laugh-out-loud, with titles such as "The Science of the Hangover," "What Birds Can Teach Us About the Impending Zombie Apocalypse," and "Lessons from the Oregon Trail." With fascinating details, facts, and illustrations, combined with Chris and Matt’s incredible connections to organizations such as the Discovery Network and the Smithsonian Institution, How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is sure to reach joyful STEM enthusiasts of all ages around the world. About Nerd Nite: Started in 2003, Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities worldwide during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines, while the audience drinks along!

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St. Martin's Press

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1250288355

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The Sky Throne

By: Chris Ledbetter

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The Sky Throne

By: Chris Ledbetter

When the family of young Zeus is attacked by Hyperion, Zeus's mother is knocked unconscious and his best friend is left for dead. Stacking epic insult upon fatal injury, Zeus discovers the woman who raised him is not his biological mother. But to ensure her safety while she recovers, a heavyhearted Zeus leaves her behind to seek answers at Mount Olympus Preparatory Academia. Zeus embarks on a quest to discover who ordered the attack on his home, avenge the death of his friend, and find his birth mother. When some of his new schoolmates vanish, Zeus's quest is turned upside down, and the only way to make things right is to access the power of the Sky Throne, confront a most dangerous enemy, and take his life back. On his way to becoming king of the Greek gods, Zeus will learn to seize power, neutralize his enemies, and fall in love.

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Month9Books, LLC.

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194510791X

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Deviant Ways

By: Chris Mooney

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Deviant Ways

By: Chris Mooney

A psychopath called the Sandman delights in slaughtering families and obliterating neighborhoods--and catching it all on a sophisticated network of surveillance cameras. Detective Jack Casey, a former FBI profiler whose life was shattered by an unspeakable crime, knows the Sandman wants him to witness the mass murders. Now in a race to save the next family, Jack must face his own inner demons.

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Simon and Schuster

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067104060X

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Every Breath You Take

By: Chris Marie Green

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Every Breath You Take

By: Chris Marie Green

The author of the Vampire Babylon series and Only the Good Die Young presents another ghost story... Ever wonder what happens after you die? Well, as a ghost, Jensen Murphy could tell you—and the truth is much stranger than anything you could imagine… I never accomplished much when I was alive. As an average eighties California beach bum, I, Jensen Murphy, didn’t have any direction. But since I’ve joined Boo World, I’ve found a calling. Now, I’m a supernatural investigator, using my ghostly skills to spook confessions out of bad guys. But being a paranormal PI is taking its toll. Spirits are hounding me for justice day and night, and, now, a ghost hunting TV show is digging up dirt on my unsavory demise that I’d rather keep buried. Worst of all, a seriously evil specter is making my afterlife hell by hurting the people and ghosts I care about. To stop him, I’ll need assistance from a higher power—only the price I’ll have to pay for that help could be my very soul…

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Penguin

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0451417011

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The High Court

By: Chris Ledbetter

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The High Court

By: Chris Ledbetter

High atop Mount Olympus, as dawn breaks on a new academic term, normalcy returns to campus following a harrowing expedition into The Underworld to rescue kidnapped students. Zeus and his fellow Olympians now prepare to testify in The High Court where Hyperion will be tried for the attack on Crete and death of Anytos and Kronos will stand trial for the murder of MO Prep's Headmaster Ouranos.As the trial draws near, the MO Prep students and faculty are besieged repeatedly by a race of gargantuan stone and earth giants. Under heavy assault, the Olympians are forced to flee to the volcanic island of Limnos to regroup. Meanwhile, a toxic poison Zeus has carried with him since a prior fight with a dragoness creeps toward his brain.In a race against time and beasts, Zeus and his friends must find a way to survive not only the toxin ravaging Zeus' body, but also the giants who grow stronger after every attack, and somehow make it to the The High Court alive.

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1948671018

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Divine Film Comedies

Biblical Narratives, Film Sub-Genres, and the Comic Spirit

By: Terry Lindvall,J. Dennis Bounds,Chris Lindvall

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Divine Film Comedies

Biblical Narratives, Film Sub-Genres, and the Comic Spirit

By: Terry Lindvall,J. Dennis Bounds,Chris Lindvall

Divine Film Comedies creates a meaningful dialogue between stories in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament and comedies spanning the history of film. The text lies at the intersection of three disciplines: humor/comedy studies, film studies, and theology. Drawing on films from the silent era to the 21st century, the book highlights parallels between comedic sub-genres and sacred narratives, parables, and proverbs, illuminating a path to seeing and understanding both Scripture and film through a comic lens. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of theology and film, media, and communications.

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Routledge

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1317353420

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Uncommon Calling

A Gay Christian's Struggle to Serve the Church

By: Chris Glaser

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Uncommon Calling

A Gay Christian's Struggle to Serve the Church

By: Chris Glaser

Chris Glaser describes his personal journey of coming out to his family, friends, church - and to himself. He tells the story of how the church reacted to his disclosure and his subsequent "uncommon" calling that led him to devote his professional life to reconciliation between the lesbian, gay, and bisexual community and the church. By openly and honestly telling his story, Glaser furthers his calling - demonstrating that lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals are not abstractions, but real people struggling to remain faithful. Gay Christians will recognize elements of their own stories in Glaser's narrative. And the whole church may discover its own uncommon calling to fully welcome all Christians into the family of faith.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664256597

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CliffsTestPrep RICA

By: Jerry Bobrow, Ph.D.,Beth Andersen,Karen Sekeres,Rhonda Byer,Chris Collins,Dana Gottlieb

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CliffsTestPrep RICA

By: Jerry Bobrow, Ph.D.,Beth Andersen,Karen Sekeres,Rhonda Byer,Chris Collins,Dana Gottlieb

Why CliffsTestPrep Guides? Go with the name you know and trust Get the information you need--fast! Written by test prep specialists About the contents: Introduction * A description of the test and scoring * Strategies for all question types Part I: Analysis of Exam Areas * Multiple-choice questions and strategies for each domain * Essay questions, approaches, sample essays, and critiques for each domain * Case studies, approaches, sample essays, and evaluations Part II: Review of Key Concept and Assessments, plus a Glossary * Content specifications for all 4 domains * Review of key concepts and assessments, plus a glossary Part III: 2 Full-Length Practice Tests with Answers and Explanations Test Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotes?

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470197811

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Aethereal Revealed

By: Chris Wilcox

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Aethereal Revealed

By: Chris Wilcox

We are not now, nor have we ever been, alone on this planet." With those words, the President of the United States reveals to the world the existence of the Æthereal, the nearly immortal beings who serve as guardians against the Gray menace. Is humanity ready to share their world with real fire-breathing dragons? For many normal humans like Danny Trasker, their lives are turned upside down as they become partners with the Guardians. For terrorists, the revelation of the Æthereals is a call for jihad.

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Simon and Schuster

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159374658X

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The Impossible Arises

Oscar Reutersvärd and His Contemporaries

By: Chris Mortensen

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The Impossible Arises

Oscar Reutersvärd and His Contemporaries

By: Chris Mortensen

The Impossible Arises explores the life and work of Oscar Reutersvärd (1916–2002), founder of the Impossible Figures movement. The movement began in Stockholm in 1934 when eighteen-year-old Reutersvärd drew the first impossible triangle. Over the course of his life he would go on to draw around 4000 impossible figures and be honored by the Swedish government with an issue of stamps showing his work. Based on a large collection of Reutersvärd's art and correspondence held at the Lilly Library at Indiana University Bloomington, the lavishly illustrated Impossible Arises examines the evolution of Reutersvärd's impossible figures and how they influenced other modern artists in the later twentieth century. The Impossible Arises offers a detailed look at the philosophy guiding Reutersvärd's art and presents a rich array of stories from his eccentric personal life. It is an essential introduction to the life and career of one of the most fascinating artists of the twentieth century.

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0253062349

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James Dean Died Here

The Locations of America's Pop Culture Landmarks

By: Chris Epting

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James Dean Died Here

The Locations of America's Pop Culture Landmarks

By: Chris Epting

The author provides a road map for pop culture sites, from Patty Hearst's bank to Seinfeld's diner, and the lonely strip where Dean met his maker.

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1891661310

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The Lost Barkscrolls

The Edge Chronicles

By: Chris Riddell,Paul Stewart

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The Lost Barkscrolls

The Edge Chronicles

By: Chris Riddell,Paul Stewart

These exciting tales are ideal for those new to the Edge or as an addition to the collection of any fan. They feature stories from each of the Edge trilogies: one from the time of Twig, one from the time of Quint, Twig's father, and one from the time of Rook, Twig's grandson. Meet well-known characters from the Edgeworld and get a tantalising glimpse into the last Edge novel ever - released in 2009. The collection also includes a beautiful fold-out timeline of the Edgeworld and CLOUD WOLF and THE STONE PILOT, World Book Day stories that fans have repeatedly asked to see again.

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Random House

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1446498301

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It Happened Right Here

America’s Pop Culture Landmarks

By: Chris Epting

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It Happened Right Here

America’s Pop Culture Landmarks

By: Chris Epting

Author Chris Epting established a new genre in book publishing when a trio of titles in the early 2000s—James Dean Died Here: The Locations of America’s Pop Culture Landmarks, Elvis Presley Passed Here, and Marilyn Monroe Dyed Here—were released to critical acclaim and introduced readers to a groundbreaking travel concept: The pop culture road trip. Epting promptly followed these hugely popular and influential titles with two more legendary books: Led Zeppelin Crashed Here and Roadside Baseball. A Booksense 76 pick at the time, James Dean Died Here was covered by such major news outlets as NPR’s "All Things Considered," USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly. Everyone from Ken Burns to The Sporting News to the New York Post expressed their love for Roadside Baseball, while Led Zeppelin Crashed Here was recommended for all public libraries by Library Journal and outlets from the Associated Press to Newsday encouraged any fan of rock and roll history to buy the book. Now, in honor of the 20th anniversary of James Dean Died Here, Epting has produced It Happened Right Here: America’s Pop Culture Landmarks, which collects the best of the best from all of Epting’s prior books, and then adds dozens and dozens of new sites, many of them based on the pop culture of the 21st century. It Happened Right Here once again takes you on a journey across North America to the exact locations where the most significant events in American popular culture took place. It’s a road map for pop culture sites, from Patty Hearst’s bank to the garage where Apple Computer was born. Fully updated, the book includes such new entries as: • The locations featured in such television series as Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, and Curb Your Enthusiasm • Locations celebrating the legacy of legendary musician Prince • The dorm room where Facebook was created • The location of the opening freeway sequence from La La Land • The locations featured in the cult film Napoleon Dynamite • The Jay-Z, Beyonce, Solange elevator incident • The Jussie Smollett Subway sandwich shop location • Steve Bartman's seat location at Wrigley Field • and dozens and dozens of other new sites! Featuring hundreds of photographs, this fully illustrated, updated, and revised encyclopedic look at the locations of the most famous and infamous pop culture events includes the fascinating history of over a thousand landmarks—as well as their exact location. With up-to-date information for the sites included in Epting’s five original titles, plus dozens and dozens of new additions, It Happened Right Here is an amazing portrait of the bizarre, shocking, weird and wonderful moments that have come to define American popular culture.

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Santa Monica Press

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1595807721

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Intelligent Kindness

Rehabilitating the Welfare State

By: John Ballatt,Penelope Campling,Chris Maloney

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Intelligent Kindness

Rehabilitating the Welfare State

By: John Ballatt,Penelope Campling,Chris Maloney

At a time of renewed concern about health, social care, and national unity, the authors reassert the value of the Welfare State for society as a whole, not simply for those in need. Years of relentless regulatory and structural reforms have not prevented scandals, yet have exhausted, demoralised and alienated staff. The work we ask these people to undertake is hard. It can be frightening, risky and uncertain. It requires close attention, sensitivity, skill and support. Grounded in lived experience, and perspectives drawn from many disciplines, Intelligent Kindness illuminates how to develop and sustain healthy organisational culture and effective, humane practice.

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Cambridge University Press

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110885088X

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The Danihers

The story of football's favourite family

By: Terry Daniher,Neale Daniher,Anthony Daniher,Chris Daniher

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The Danihers

The story of football's favourite family

By: Terry Daniher,Neale Daniher,Anthony Daniher,Chris Daniher

A revealing account of how four unassuming blokes from the bush endeared themselves to Australian Rules fans and became part of football folklore. Now in paperback.

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Allen & Unwin

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1742691218

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100 Side Hustles

Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job

By: Chris Guillebeau

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100 Side Hustles

Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job

By: Chris Guillebeau

Best-selling author Chris Guillebeau presents a full-color ideabook featuring 100 stories of regular people launching successful side businesses that almost anyone can do. This unique guide features the startup stories of regular people launching side businesses that almost anyone can do: an urban tour guide, an artist inspired by maps, a travel site founder, an ice pop maker, a confetti photographer, a group of friends who sell hammocks to support local economies, and many more. In 100 Side Hustles, best-selling author of The $100 Startup Chris Guillebeau presents a colorful "idea book" filled with inspiration for your next big idea. Distilled from Guillebeau's popular Side Hustle School podcast, these case studies feature teachers, artists, coders, and even entire families who've found ways to create new sources of income. With insights, takeaways, and photography that reveals the human element behind the hustles, this playbook covers every important step of launching a side hustle, from identifying underserved markets to crafting unique products and services that spring from your passions. Soon you'll find yourself joining the ranks of these innovative entrepreneurs--making money on the side while living your best life.

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Ten Speed Press

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0399582584

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Roberta's Cookbook

By: Carlo Mirarchi,Brandon Hoy,Chris Parachini,Katherine Wheelock

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Roberta's Cookbook

By: Carlo Mirarchi,Brandon Hoy,Chris Parachini,Katherine Wheelock

The Brooklyn destination the New York Times called “one of the most extraordinary restaurants in the country”—which began as a pizza place and quickly redefined the urban food landscape—releases its highly anticipated debut cookbook. When Roberta’s opened in 2008 in a concrete bunker in Bushwick, it was a pizzeria where you could stop in for dinner and stumble out hours later, happy. It’s still a down-the-rabbit-hole kind of place but has also become a destination for groundbreaking food, a wholly original dining experience, and a rooftop garden that marked the beginning of the urban farming movement in New York City. The forces behind Roberta’s—chef Carlo Mirarchi and co-owners Brandon Hoy and Chris Parachini—share recipes, photographs, and stories meant to capture the experience of Roberta’s for those who haven’t been, and to immortalize it for those who’ve been there since the beginning.

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Clarkson Potter

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0770433723

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