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Literature and Literacy for Young Children

Envisioning Possibilities in Early Childhood Education for Ages 0 - 8

By: Cyndi Giorgis

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Literature and Literacy for Young Children

Envisioning Possibilities in Early Childhood Education for Ages 0 - 8

By: Cyndi Giorgis

The 8th edition of this bestselling text provides a framework and instructional strategies for identifying, selecting, and teaching high-quality children’s literature for ages 0–8. This new edition’s emphasis on diverse literature will assist in positively impacting the lives of all young people. Effective instructional approaches for using literature as a teaching tool are coupled with developmentally appropriate methods for sharing literature with young children. This book is a foundational text for graduate and undergraduate students in early childhood education, early literacy, literacy methods, children’s literature, and literature instruction.

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Taylor & Francis

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ISBN 10

1000993043

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9781000993042

Criminal Justice Ethics

Theory and Practice

By: Cyndi Banks

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Criminal Justice Ethics

Theory and Practice

By: Cyndi Banks

Criminal Justice Ethics, Fourth Edition examines the criminal justice system through an ethical lens by identifying ethical issues in practice and theory, exploring ethical dilemmas, and offering suggestions for resolving ethical issues and dilemmas faced by criminal justice professionals. Bestselling author Cyndi Banks draws readers into a unique discussion of ethical issues by exploring moral dilemmas faced by professionals in the criminal justice system before examining the major theoretical foundations of ethics. This distinct organization allows readers to understand real life ethical issues before grappling with philosophical approaches to the resolution of those issues.

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SAGE Publications

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1506326064

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9781506326061

Comparative, International, and Global Justice

Perspectives from Criminology and Criminal Justice

By: Cyndi Banks,James Baker

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Comparative, International, and Global Justice

Perspectives from Criminology and Criminal Justice

By: Cyndi Banks,James Baker

Comparative, International and Global Justice: Perspectives from Criminology and Criminal Justice presents and critically assesses a wide range of topics relevant to criminology, criminal justice and global justice. The text is divided into three parts: comparative criminal justice, international criminology, and transnational and global criminology. Within each field are located specific topics which the authors regard as contemporary and highly relevant and that will assist students in gaining a fuller appreciation of global justice issues. Authors Cyndi Banks and James Baker address these complex global issues using a scholarly but accessible approach, often using detailed case studies. The discussion of each topic is a comprehensive contextualized account that explains the social context in which law and crime exist and engages with questions of explanation or interpretation. The authors challenge students to gain knowledge of international and comparative criminal justice issues and think about them in a critical manner. It has become difficult to ignore the global and international dimensions of criminal justice and criminology and this text aims to enhance criminal justice education by focusing on some of the issues engaging criminology worldwide, and to prepare students for a future where fields of study like transnational crime are unexceptional.

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SAGE Publications

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1506337295

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9781506337296

Entering Hekate's Garden

The Magick, Medicine and Mystery of Plant Spirit Witchcraft

By: Cyndi Brannen

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Entering Hekate's Garden

The Magick, Medicine and Mystery of Plant Spirit Witchcraft

By: Cyndi Brannen

Bringing pharmakeia (the practice of plant spirit witchcraft) into contemporary times, this book merges historical knowledge with modern techniques, featuring detailed monographs dedicated to 39 plants ranging from the esoteric (such as aconite, American mandrake, and damiana) to the accessible (including bay laurel, dandelion, fennel, garlic, juniper, and lavender)"--

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Weiser Books

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1578637228

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9781578637225

Value for Money

How to Show the Value for Money for All Types of Projects and Programs in Governments, Non-Governmental Organizations, Nonprofits, and Businesses

By: Patricia Pulliam Phillips,Jack J. Phillips,Gina Paone,Cyndi Huff Gaudet

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Value for Money

How to Show the Value for Money for All Types of Projects and Programs in Governments, Non-Governmental Organizations, Nonprofits, and Businesses

By: Patricia Pulliam Phillips,Jack J. Phillips,Gina Paone,Cyndi Huff Gaudet

Written by two of the world's most well-known ROI (Return on Investment) gurus, this guide is indispensable for anyone involved in showing the value of money for projects and programs in governments, non-governmental organizations, nonprofits, and businesses. These range from human capital programs to marketing initiatives, technology implementations, systems integrations, quality and lean processes, public health initiatives, procurement procedures, public relations events, risk management policies, economic development programs, corporate social responsibility projects, public policy programs, branding activities, innovation programs, customer satisfaction projects, and everything in between. In a step-by-step process, the book shows how to measure the success of projects and programs, including measuring impact and ROI (Return on Investment). This book also shows how to forecast the value of the project in advance and how to collect data during and after project implementation. It addresses improvements throughout the process so that the project delivers optimum value. In addition to businesses, this book is appropriate for governments, NGOs, nonprofits, universities and healthcare organizations. As a reference for those who are seeking ways to assign value to what they have measured, the book will clarify and resolve much of the mystery surrounding the conversion of data to monetary values. Building on a tremendous amount of experience, application, practice, and research, the book will be based on the work of many individuals and organizations, particularly those who have been reaching the ultimate levels of accountability using the ROI Methodology. Developed in an easy-to-read format and fortified with examples, tips, and checklists, this will be an indispensable guide for those who seek to understand accountability issues.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119322715

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9781119322719

2,002 Romantic Ideas

Special Moments You Can Share With the One You Love

By: Cyndi Haynes,Dale Edwards

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2,002 Romantic Ideas

Special Moments You Can Share With the One You Love

By: Cyndi Haynes,Dale Edwards

Completely revised and updated, this adventurous and exotic guide helps couples make Valentine's Day--or any day--extra special.

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Simon and Schuster

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1593374542

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9781593374549

Entering Hekate's Cave

The Journey Through Darkness to Wholeness

By: Cyndi Brannen

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Entering Hekate's Cave

The Journey Through Darkness to Wholeness

By: Cyndi Brannen

An in-depth spiritual journey through the truths and traumas of one's past to a rebirth and renewal of personal wholeness. To the ancients, the goddess Hekate symbolized the inner journey back to the soul. Indeed, ancient philosophers identified her as Anima Mundi, the "soul of the world." As such, she connects many archetypes associated with the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. From her role as protector of roadways to her power as the bringer of death, she offers us keys for healing. Incorporating her personal experiences with those of her students, Cyndi Brannen weaves a supporting circle around the reader as they start their path towards soulful living, culminating in rebirth. Blending symbolism, transcendent experiences, dreams, and natural magic with sound psychological theories and practices, Entering Hekate's Cave guides the reader safely through the journey back to the soul.

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Red Wheel/Weiser

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1578637910

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9781578637911

Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook

Eighth Edition

By: Jim Trelease,Cyndi Giorgis

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Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook

Eighth Edition

By: Jim Trelease,Cyndi Giorgis

The classic million-copy bestselling handbook on reading aloud to children--revised and updated for a new generation of readers Recommended by "Dear Abby" upon its first publication in 1982, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease's beloved classic for more than three decades to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook, updated and revised by education specialist Cyndi Giorgis, discusses the benefits, the rewards, and the importance of reading aloud to children of a new generation. Supported by delightful anecdotes as well as the latest research, an updated treasury of book recommendations curated with an eye for diversity, Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook offers proven techniques and strategies for helping children of all backgrounds and abilities discover the pleasures of reading and setting them on the road to becoming lifelong readers.

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Penguin

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0143133799

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9780143133797

2,002 Ways to Show Your Kids You Love Them

By: Cyndi Haynes

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2,002 Ways to Show Your Kids You Love Them

By: Cyndi Haynes

A heartwarming group of unusual and imaginative suggestions for showing children they are cherished and important, 2,002 Ways to Show Your Kids You Love Them includes literally hundreds of unique and fun ideas to help readers put their feelings into action.

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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ISBN 10

0740788167

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9780740788161

Youth, Crime and Justice

By: Cyndi Banks

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Youth, Crime and Justice

By: Cyndi Banks

Youth, Crime and Justice takes a critical issues approach to analyzing the current debates and issues in juvenile delinquency. It encourages readers to adopt an analytical understanding encompassing not only juvenile crime, but also the broader context within which the conditions of juvenile criminality occur. Students are invited to explore the connections between social, political, economic and cultural conditions and juvenile crime. This book engages with the key topics in the debate about juvenile justice and delinquency: juvenile institutions delinquency theories gender and race youth and moral panic restorative justice youth culture and delinquency. It clearly examines all the important comparative and transnational research studies for each topic. Throughout, appropriate qualitative studies are used to provide context and explain the theories in practice, conveying a powerful sense of the experience of juvenile justice. This accessible and innovative textbook will be an indispensable resource for senior undergraduates and postgraduates in criminology, criminal justice and sociology.

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Routledge

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1136661255

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9781136661259

A Cruel Light

A Novel

By: Cyndi MacMillan

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A Cruel Light

A Novel

By: Cyndi MacMillan

Hidden away and decaying for decades, a cryptic mural holds deadly clues in this intoxicating mix of art, murder, and buried secrets, perfect for fans of Simone St. James. It was a blood-curdling crime that rocked the town to its core, leaving some with permanent scars and others with deep regrets. A young girl had been brutally slain. Memories were beginning to fade, but during the renovation of the old parsonage, the murder rears its ugly head again when workers discover a time-ravaged portrait of the young victim. Conservator Annora Garde is hired by the local police to clean the painting and expose what lies buried within it. Inspector Scott ‘Mac’ MacGowan is convinced the mural is a cryptic confession that will solve the cold case—but it’s looking more and more like someone will do whatever it takes to keep the past in the past. Together, Mac and Annora struggle to put the pieces of the puzzle together, in order to provide closure to surviving family members. Toxic mold obscures blood-chilling clues, and the painting has an eerie life of its own. Annora is haunted by what she reveals, by the dirt she digs up, by her own tragic losses, and perhaps even by the young victim herself. As she closes in on the killer, the killer inches ever closer to her, and she will come face to face with a brutal truth: some murderers never come clean.

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Crooked Lane Books

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1639103260

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9781639103263

The Rudolph Factor

Finding the Bright Lights that Drive Innovation in Your Business

By: Cyndi Laurin,Craig Morningstar

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The Rudolph Factor

Finding the Bright Lights that Drive Innovation in Your Business

By: Cyndi Laurin,Craig Morningstar

The bestselling author of Catch! shares the innovation secrets that helped Boeing turn itself around from the brink of collapse The Rudolph Factor tells the story of Boeing's spectacular turnaround through a discussion of principles and qualities that are transferable and replicable to any size or type of organization in any industry. Authors Cyndi Laurin and Craig Morningstar use the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as an analogy to explore a corporate culture that managed to avoid disaster through progressive leadership; a highly participatory team-based culture; the development of an organizational constitution; and an alternative, aligned employee rewards structure. Using real-world lessons from Boeing's inspiring story, The Rudolph Factor shows companies how to nurture a culture centered around their "Rudolphs"–those out-of-the-box, creative employees who can serve as shining lights to lead organizations in accomplishing their goals. Applicable to anyone who runs a business of any size, this book shows readers how to find, nurture, and leverage the creativity of its employees to achieve a long-term competitive advantage.

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John Wiley & Sons

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ISBN 10

0470498579

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9780470498576

Llewellyn's Little Book of Chakras

By: Cyndi Dale

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Llewellyn's Little Book of Chakras

By: Cyndi Dale

Chakras are subtle energy centers that affect all levels of your being: physical, psychological, and spiritual. In this pocket-size hardcover guide, discover why these spinning wheels of energy are the key to living at your highest potential, with tips for using chakras to: Heal from physical and psychological wounds Express feelings easily and productively Transform work into a joyful vocation Solve financial and career difficulties Free repressed emotions Deal with life's puzzles and predicaments Soothe the heart and create more loving relationships

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Llewellyn Worldwide

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0738751855

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9780738751856

Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir

By: Cyndi Lauper,Jancee Dunn

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Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir

By: Cyndi Lauper,Jancee Dunn

Legendary singer, songwriter, actress, and activist Cyndi Lauper offers a personal account of the journey that led her to become an international superstar in this “moving story of an American musical original” (Kirkus Reviews). Icon Cyndi Lauper offers a poignant account of the journey that led her to become an international superstar—from her years growing up in Queens, New York, to the making of enduring hits like “Time After Time,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” and “True Colors,” to becoming an actress, a mother, an outspoken activist, and maintaining a music career that has lasted more than thirty years. After leaving her childhood home at seventeen, Cyndi took on a series of jobs: racetrack hot walker, IHOP waitress, and, as she puts it, “gal Friday the thirteenth,” as she pursued her passion for music. She worked her way up playing small gigs and broke out in 1983 with She’s So Unusual, which earned her a Grammy for Best New Artist and made her the first female artist in history to have four top-five singles on a debut album. And while global fame wasn’t always what she expected, she has remained focused on what matters most. Cyndi is a gutsy real-life heroine who has never been afraid to speak her mind and stick up for a cause—whether it’s women’s rights, gay rights, or fighting against HIV/AIDS. With her trademark warmth and humor, Cyndi fearlessly writes of a life she’s lived only on her own terms, perfect for fans of Patti Smith’s Just Kids and Billy Idol’s Dancing with Myself.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439147892

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9781439147894

Kinky Boots

Easy Piano Selections from the Broadway Musical

By: Cyndi Lauper,Dan Coates

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Kinky Boots

Easy Piano Selections from the Broadway Musical

By: Cyndi Lauper,Dan Coates

This colorful souvenir folio contains selections from the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical. Play and sing the unforgettable songs from Cyndi Lauper's score with Dan Coates' fun arrangements for easy piano. Several pages of dazzling color photos from the original Broadway production are also included, making this book a must-own collectible for every fan of musical theatre. Titles: * Price and Son Theme * Take What You Got * Land of Lola * Charlie's Soliloquy * Step One * The History of Wrong Guys * Not My Father's Son * Soul of a Man * Hold Me in Your Heart * Raise You Up / Just Be

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Alfred Music

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1470628317

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9781470628314

Fearless Facilitation

The Ultimate Field Guide to Engaging (and Involving!) Your Audience

By: Cyndi Maxey,Kevin O'Connor

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Fearless Facilitation

The Ultimate Field Guide to Engaging (and Involving!) Your Audience

By: Cyndi Maxey,Kevin O'Connor

As the workforce ages and younger trainers and managers emerge, facilitation skills take on a new importance and, with the increased use of social networks, new facilitation skills are needed. Written by two facilitation gurus, this book shows how to make any learning environment come alive. It outlines proven guidelines any trainer can use to unify groups, inspire creativity, and get audiences, teams, and colleagues to speak up, talk back, participate, and engage in meetings.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118375815

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9781118375815

Cyndi's List

A Comprehensive List of 70,000 Genealogy Sites on the Internet

By: Cyndi Howells

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Cyndi's List

A Comprehensive List of 70,000 Genealogy Sites on the Internet

By: Cyndi Howells

A two volume set which provides researchers with more than 70,000 links to every conceivable genealogical resource on the Internet.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806316780

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9780806316789

May I Be Happy

A Memoir of Love, Yoga, and Changing My Mind

By: Cyndi Lee

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May I Be Happy

A Memoir of Love, Yoga, and Changing My Mind

By: Cyndi Lee

For all her wisdom as a teacher, Cyndi Lee understood intuitively that she still had a lot to learn. In spite of her success in physically demanding professions - dancer, choreographer, and yoga teacher - Lee was caught in a lifelong cycle of repetitive self-judgment about her body. Instead of the radical contentment expected in international yoga teachers, she realised that hating her body was a form of suffering, which was infecting her closest relationships - including her relationship to herself. Inspired by the honesty and vulnerability of her students, Lee embarked on a journey of self-discovery that led her outward - from the sacred sites of the parched Indian countryside to the center of the 2011 earthquake in Japan - and inward, to seek the counsel of wise women, friends and strangers both. Applying the ancient Buddhist practice of loving-kindness meditation to herself, Lee learned that compassion is the only antidote to hatred, thereby healing her heart and changing her mind. With prose as agile as the yoga sequences she creates, May I Be Happy gives voice to Lee's belief that every life arises, abides, and ultimately dissolves. By becoming her own best student, Lee internalizes the strength, stability, and clarity she imparts in her Buddhist-inspired yoga classes.

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Penguin

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0142180424

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9780142180426

The Power Manual

How to Master Complex Power Dynamics

By: Cyndi Suarez

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The Power Manual

How to Master Complex Power Dynamics

By: Cyndi Suarez

Liberate yourself by understanding and mastering power dynamics All social relations are laden with power. Getting out from under dominant power relations and mastering power dynamics is perhaps the most essential skill for change agents across all sectors seeking to ignite positive change in the world. This concise action manual explores major concepts of power, with a focus on the dynamics of domination and liberation, and presents methods for shifting power relations and enacting freedom. The Power Manual: Clearly distills the major theories of power from post-modern and feminist theory to business management and developmental psychology, and beyond Examines key ways that power is deployed and transformed in society Presents a new theory of power based on enactment-the bringing of something to life through one's actions Explains how to refuse powerless identities and enact powerful ones Helps readers choose egalitarian interactions over domination Demonstrates mastering the process of power expansion Features workshop games and group activities for identifying and shifting power relations. This accessible action manual is ideal for change agents, leaders, and activists across all nonprofit and business sectors aiming to understand, master, and shift power relations.

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New Society Publishers

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ISBN 10

1771422696

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9781771422697

Pretty Patchwork Quilts

Traditional Patterns with Applique Accents

By: Cyndi Walker

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Pretty Patchwork Quilts

Traditional Patterns with Applique Accents

By: Cyndi Walker

Each sweet and elegant quilt in this book invites you to combine what you have on hand with new fabrics to create a fresh, modern look. Twelve unique quilt patterns are perfect for confident beginners and seasoned quilters alike Planned color schemes use a wide variety of quilt fabrics in each color for an easy yet appealing scrappiness Several quilt patterns include charming applique designs that can be done by hand or machine

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Martingale

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1604681691

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9781604681697

Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels

By: Cyndi Parker

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Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels

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Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels Cyndi Parker Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels draws readers into a deeper understanding of ancient Israel and first-century Judaismthe clothing, setting, political climate, and moreall to better understand Jesus ministry. Instead of reading the Gospels through twenty-first-century eyes, author Cyndi Parker introduces readers to the larger context with the weight of the Old Testament behind them. This is an approachable and conversational book that introduces the reader to the complex human world of Jesus. Have you ever wondered if it is important that Jesus grew up in Nazareth but moved his public ministry to Capernaum, even though Jerusalem was the capital of Jewish thought? Does it seem strange to you that Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes held significantly divergent religious views, even though they were all Jewish? In this book, Cyndi Parker guides us through the intriguing drama of history that created the context of first-century Judaism. She extends an invitation to readers to take a new look at the long drama of Gods interactions with humanity that reach a climax in the life of Jesus. Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels focuses on the complexities of the political, social, literary, and religious context of the Gospels. The purpose is to advance readers understanding of the Gospels and help them encounter Jesus, the disciples, and crowds as real people in a real place at a time vastly different from today. Come explore the land of ancient Israel with its dramatic history, culture, and religion. Includes many images, maps, photos, and drawings throughout! About the Author Cyndi Parker (PhD, University of Gloucestershire) teaches in seminaries, universities, and churches around the world. Cyndi lived in Jerusalem for five years, has led dozens of trips to Israel, and continues to develop innovative, educational trips that inspire students of all ages through experiential education.

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Hendrickson Publishers

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1683073746

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9781683073741

Sweetwater County

By: Cyndi McCullers,Sweetwater County Historical Museum

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Sweetwater County

By: Cyndi McCullers,Sweetwater County Historical Museum

People have existed in southwestern Wyoming for thousands of years, yet most lacked the heartiness to settle there. Fur trappers were among the first to explore the area's natural resources, but more importantly, they mapped the frontier, allowing westward expansion along the Oregon, California, Mormon, Cherokee, and Overland trails. Sweetwater County was formed in 1868, with the organization of the Wyoming Territory, and South Pass City became the county seat. A waning gold industry in South Pass caused the county seat to be relocated to Sweetwater County in 1875. Ironically, the Sweetwater River and South Pass City would end up in Fremont County and, in typical boom-and-bust fashion, gold went out and coal was in. Miners were needed, so coal camps were established and workers ultimately settled in Sweetwater County with their families. In the 1930s, Rock Springs became a melting pot, boasting 56 nationalities at the high school. The oil, natural gas, and mining industries continue this boom-and-bust cycle even today.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738569232

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9780738569239

Encountering Jesus in Real World Gospels

By: Cyndi Parker

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Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels Cyndi Parker Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels draws readers into a deeper understanding of ancient Israel and first-century Judaism--the clothing, setting, political climate, and more--all to better understand Jesus' ministry. Instead of reading the Gospels through twenty-first-century eyes, author Cyndi Parker introduces readers to the larger context with the weight of the Old Testament behind them. This is an approachable and conversational book that introduces the reader to the complex human world of Jesus. Have you ever wondered if it is important that Jesus grew up in Nazareth but moved his public ministry to Capernaum, even though Jerusalem was the capital of Jewish thought? Does it seem strange to you that Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes held significantly divergent religious views, even though they were all Jewish? In this book, Cyndi Parker guides us through the intriguing drama of history that created the context of first-century Judaism. She extends an invitation to readers to take a new look at the long drama of God's interactions with humanity that reach a climax in the life of Jesus. Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels focuses on the complexities of the political, social, literary, and religious context of the Gospels. The purpose is to advance readers' understanding of the Gospels and help them encounter Jesus, the disciples, and crowds as real people in a real place at a time vastly different from today. Come explore the land of ancient Israel with its dramatic history, culture, and religion. Includes many images, maps, photos, and drawings throughout! About the Author Cyndi Parker (PhD, University of Gloucestershire) teaches in seminaries, universities, and churches around the world. Cyndi lived in Jerusalem for five years, has led dozens of trips to Israel, and continues to develop innovative, educational trips that inspire students of all ages through experiential education.

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168307310X

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9781683073109

Missing Pieces

By: Cyndi Mathis

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Missing Pieces

By: Cyndi Mathis

Missing Pieces" is a story about a 33- year old woman named Charlene Wilson from Macon Georgia. Charlene now lives in Atlanta and is an up and coming Attorney with a prestigious Law Firm. Charlene is a beautiful, brilliant, self made woman and has had to make some tough life altering decisions in the past. None of those other decisions can hold a candle to the decisions that she has to make once she meets and falls in love with Jonathan Walker, a 35- year old Recording Label Executive that she meets at a local Atlanta hotspot. When Charlene and her best friend, Sharon, went to the club one night she was not looking for a man, but she found the love of her life, Jonathan Walker. Sharon had been Charlene's best friend for years; however, Charlene occasionally questioned Sharon's true feelings towards her. Was Sharon really proud of her friends success or was there something lurking behind her sometimes fake smiles? Jonathan wooed and romanced Charlene until she reluctantly fell head over heels in love with him. Jonathan's twin brother James was happily married to Marilyn, his soul mate, and they had a beautiful little boy. James was happy that his brother had found someone to share his life with and knew that Jonathan and Charlene were made for each other. James and Marilyn had met after Marilyn's fiance had been killed in a car accident on New Year's Eve and they were very happy together even though Marilyn was still haunted by her love for her dead fiance. C.J., their son, was the light of his parents' life and they were devastated when he became gravely ill. Charlene and Jonathan's love is put to the ultimate test when in the midst of this family crisis a life shattering secret from Charlene's past is abruptly revealed and Charlene comes face to face with a past that she thought was buried forever. Will Jonathan be able to forgive Charlene's past and love her unconditionally or will she lose the love she's waited a lifetime to find?

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1456737198

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