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Fyodor Dostoevsky: A Very Short Introduction

By: Deborah Martinsen

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Fyodor Dostoevsky: A Very Short Introduction

By: Deborah Martinsen

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Fyodor Dostoevsky became the writer best known for his treatment of the big questions of ethics, religion, and philosophy. In this Very Short Introduction, Deborah Martinsen explores Dostoevsky's tumultuous life story: his political imprisonment and narrow escape from execution, his Siberian exile, his gambling addiction, his romantic marriage, and his literary success. Martinsen also delves into his major works - Notes from Underground, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons, The Brothers Karamazov, The Diary of a Writer, and more. Each chapter analyzes a key theme or aspect of Dostoevsky's writing that showcases his profound insights into human nature and society: doubling, freedom, shame, social justice, scandal, aesthetics, ethics, faith, and the eternal questions. Martinsen also demonstrates how Dostoevsky's novels remain relevant today as they address pressing questions about freedom, morality, and meaning in a complex world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Oxford University Press

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0192609912

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9780192609915

Landlord Tales and Other Short Stories

By: Deborah J. Mansfield

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Landlord Tales and Other Short Stories

By: Deborah J. Mansfield

Landlord Tales are interesting stories and experiences of being a landlord. The interactions with people and the situations that come up are worth putting on paper and telling as stories. These other stories have been screaming to be written and to get out and can finally can be shared with everyone. I hope you enjoy Landlord Tales and Other Short stories.

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100

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Author House

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1481742337

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9781481742337

Dickens and the Short Story

By: Deborah A. Thomas

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Dickens and the Short Story

By: Deborah A. Thomas

At the height of his career, writing short stories provided Dickens with a release from the formal constraints of his novels and gave free reign to his creative imagination. Ranging from "flights of fancy" to literary masterpieces, Dickens's short stories contained artistic experiments that inspired fuller developments in his novels. Yet the short stories have been all but overlooked in critical discussions. Deborah A. Thomas focuses directly on this body of work, tracing three stages of development. In the early stage until 1840, Dickens produced numerous short stories, culminating in his experience with the abortive Master Humphrey's Clock. In the following ten years, he restricted his writing of short stories to the five Christmas Books but refined his theories about the value of the genre in the context of his work. In the third stage, 1850-1868, Dickens again turned actively to the writing of short stories, many of them the "Christmas Stories" appearing in the weeklies Household Words and All the Year Round, which Dickens edited successively from 1850 to 1869 and from 1859 until his death in 1870. The author concentrates primarily upon the more notable stories, drawing for a perspective upon Dickens' own concept of "fancy." In an increasingly factual age, Dickens—attracted to the unusual and the unknown—found the short story a form in which he could indulge his high degree of fantasy and explore the hidden corners of the mind. Dickens' fascination with psychological abnormality and the supernatural—reflected in his novels—reveals itself even more intriguingly in his short stories. In Thomas's analysis, Dickens' short stories appear as an important key to understanding the novels, while proving worthy in themselves of critical attention. Essential to a thorough study of Dickens, her book sheds light upon previously obscure facets of his developing artistry.

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208

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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1512808881

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9781512808889

Evolution: A Very Short Introduction

By: Brian Charlesworth,Deborah Charlesworth

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Evolution: A Very Short Introduction

By: Brian Charlesworth,Deborah Charlesworth

Less than 450 years ago, all European scholars believed that the earth was the centre of a universe that was at most a few million miles in extent, and that the planets, sun, and stars all rotated around this centre. Less than 250 years ago, they believed that the universe was created essentially in its present state about 6000 years ago. Less than 150 years ago, the special creation by God of living species was still dominant. The relentless application of the scientific method of inference from experiment and observation, without reference to religious, or governmental authority has completely transformed our view of our origins and relation to the universe, in less than 500 years. Few would dispute that this programme has been spectacularly successful, particularly in the twentieth century. This book is about the crucial role of evolutionary biology in transforming our view of human origins and relation to the universe, and the impact of this idea on traditional philosophy and religion. The purpose of this book is to introduce the general reader to some of the most important basic findings, concepts, and procedures of evolutionary biology, as it has developed since the first publications of Darwin and Wallace on the subject, over 140 years ago. Evolution provides a unifying set of principals for the whole of biology; it also illuminates the relation of human beings to the universe and each other. In addition, many aspects of evolution have practical importance; for instance, the rapid evolution of resistance by bacteria to antibiotics and of HIV to antiviral drugs are pressing medical problems. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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185

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OUP Oxford

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0191577669

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9780191577666

The Nava Katz Short Story Collection: A Devilishly Funny Urban Fantasy

By: Deborah Wilde

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The Nava Katz Short Story Collection: A Devilishly Funny Urban Fantasy

By: Deborah Wilde

FOUR sexy short stories from the POVs of your favorite Unlikeable Demon Hunter men! Includes: SLAY (Nava Katz, #1.5) Rohan’s POV. On the trail of a serpent demon after hours at a swimming pool, things get hot and wet between Rohan and Nava. CRUSH (Nava Katz, #2.5) Drio’s POV. While closing in on a child-eating demon, Drio crosses paths with a woman who may just out-play him. SEIZE (Nava Katz, #3.5) Rohan’s POV. A summer’s night. A cursed diamond. A deadly demon encounter that unlocks deep desires. LICK (Nava Katz, #4.5) Ari's POV. A deadly last stand leads to an explosive encounter that threatens to destroy everything. (m/m romance) Curl up with the Brotherhood now!

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Te Da Media Inc.

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1998888339

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9781998888337

A Deader Shade of Pale: A Humorous Paranormal Women's Fiction Short Story

By: Deborah Wilde

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A Deader Shade of Pale: A Humorous Paranormal Women's Fiction Short Story

By: Deborah Wilde

Miriam Feldman had high hopes for her big date, but a body count wasn’t one of them. It’s up to her and a grumpy French wolf shifter to hunt the possessed man down before anyone gets hurt. This novella was written to be enjoyed whether you’ve already read THROWING SHADE (Magic After Midlife, #1) or you’re new to this world. Let’s get you reading!

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Te Da Media Inc.

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1998888274

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9781998888276

Self-efficacy in Sport

By: Deborah L. Feltz,Sandra E. Short,Philip Joseph Sullivan

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Self-efficacy in Sport

By: Deborah L. Feltz,Sandra E. Short,Philip Joseph Sullivan

Self-belief, known as 'self-efficacy' by sports psychologists is widely believed to be an essential component of sporting success. This volume examines the nature of efficacy as it applies to sporting behaviour in coaches, athletes and teams.

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424

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Human Kinetics

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0736059997

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9780736059992

Federal Taxation of S Corporations

By: Deborah H. Schenk

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Federal Taxation of S Corporations

By: Deborah H. Schenk

The book features: a detailed analysis of the regulations on eligibility requirements; a discussion of the passive activity rules; and a valuable chapter on financially distressed S corporations.

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858

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Law Journal Press

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1588520331

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9781588520333

Captivating Short Stories

By: Deborah Anna

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Captivating Short Stories

By: Deborah Anna

These are a compilation of short stories that are intriguing and captivating. Each story is designed to keep you at the edge of your seat and at the same time allow you to dive into your imagination. Some stories will leave you waiting and wanting more!

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Notion Press

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ISBN 13

9798893638806

Read-Alone Phonics Stories

By: DEBORAH J. SHORT,Josefina Villamil Tinajero,Alfredo Schifini

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Read-Alone Phonics Stories

By: DEBORAH J. SHORT,Josefina Villamil Tinajero,Alfredo Schifini

51 decodable stories for children to tear out, fold up, and take home to enjoy again and again. Interactive stories and activities allow students to display their phonics and decoding skills. Phonics skills are identified for each story, enabling you to match take-home books to your instructions.

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146

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National Geographic Society

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0736216561

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9780736216562

Introduction to Special Education

Teaching in an Age of Opportunity

By: Deborah Deutsch Smith

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Introduction to Special Education

Teaching in an Age of Opportunity

By: Deborah Deutsch Smith

Introduction to Special Education provides an applied approach to children with disabilities by using specific and well-grounded research and suggestions to focus on how the educational practices impact the lives of children, their families, and their teachers." The Fourth Edition retains the overall organization that was perfected in its previous editions, with a basic overview of the field provided in the early chapters, and then the categories of disability covered in order of incidence. The Fourth Edition introduces a new and unique way of looking at the field of special education in the new millennium, seeking to both examine its history and present the challenges and possible solutions for its future." For anyone interested in special education.

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662

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Allyn & Bacon

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0205292224

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9780205292226

Show What You Know on Ohio's Sixth Grade Proficiency Test

By: Patricia Nay,Jolie S. Brams,Deborah Tong,Joan Schrader

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Show What You Know on Ohio's Sixth Grade Proficiency Test

By: Patricia Nay,Jolie S. Brams,Deborah Tong,Joan Schrader

Designed to help students prepare for the Ohio sixth grade proficiency test.

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170

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Show What You Know Publishing

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1884183050

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9781884183058

Critical Reading for College and Beyond

By: Deborah B. Daiek,Nancy M. Anter

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Critical Reading for College and Beyond

By: Deborah B. Daiek,Nancy M. Anter

Critical Reading for College and Beyond focuses on teaching intermediate to advanced level developmental education students the critical reading and thinking strategies they need to get the most out of college textbooks and other reading material. The text teaches students specific steps to follow in organizing textbook information, so that they can remember it and access it effectively when needed. Regular journaling and self-monitoring through CATs (Classroom Assessment Techniques) allow students to make adjustments necessary to improving their reading skills."--Publisher's description.

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564

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McGraw-Hill Companies

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0072473770

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9780072473773

Book's by Deborah Short

Fyodor Dostoevsky: A Very Short Introduction

Fyodor Dostoevsky: A Very Short Introduction

Landlord Tales and Other Short Stories

Landlord Tales and Other Short Stories

Dickens and the Short Story

Dickens and the Short Story

Evolution: A Very Short Introduction

Evolution: A Very Short Introduction

The Nava Katz Short Story Collection: A Devilishly Funny Urban Fantasy

The Nava Katz Short Story Collection: A Devilishly Funny Urban Fantasy

A Deader Shade of Pale: A Humorous Paranormal Women's Fiction Short Story

A Deader Shade of Pale: A Humorous Paranormal Women's Fiction Short Story

Self-efficacy in Sport

Self-efficacy in Sport

Federal Taxation of S Corporations

Federal Taxation of S Corporations

Captivating Short Stories

Captivating Short Stories

Read-Alone Phonics Stories

Read-Alone Phonics Stories

Introduction to Special Education

Introduction to Special Education

Show What You Know on Ohio's Sixth Grade Proficiency Test

Show What You Know on Ohio's Sixth Grade Proficiency Test

Critical Reading for College and Beyond

Critical Reading for College and Beyond

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