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Beautiful at All Seasons

Southern Gardening and Beyond with Elizabeth Lawrence

By: Elizabeth Lawrence

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Beautiful at All Seasons

Southern Gardening and Beyond with Elizabeth Lawrence

By: Elizabeth Lawrence

A collection of gardening columns by Elizabeth Lawrence that were published in her column "The Garden Gate" which appeared weekly in the "Charlotte Observer.

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Duke University Press

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0822338874

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Trash Talks

Revelations in the Rubbish

By: Elizabeth V. Spelman

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Trash Talks

Revelations in the Rubbish

By: Elizabeth V. Spelman

A lively investigation of the intimate connections we maintain with the things we toss away It's hard to think of trash as anything but a growing menace. Our communities face crises over what to do with the mountains of rubbish we produce, the enormous amount of biological waste generated by humans and animals, and the truckloads of electronic equipment judged to be obsolete. All this effluvia poses widespread problems for human health, the well-being of the planet, and the quality of our lives. But though our notorious habits of disposal have put us well on the way to making the earth inhospitable to life, our relation to rejectamenta includes much more than shedding and tossing. In Trash Talks, philosopher Elizabeth V. Spelman explores the extent to which we rely on trash and waste to make sense of our lives. Examples are rich: We use people's rubbish to gain information about them. We trumpet wastefulness as a means of signaling social status. We take the occupation of handling trash and garbage as revelatory of possible moral or spiritual shortcomings. We are intrigued by or in distress over the idea that evolution is a prodigiously wasteful process and that it is to the dustbin that each of us, and our species, shall ultimately repair. In the heaps of our trash, some see consequences of dissatisfaction, while others find confirmation of a flourishing consumer economy. While we may want to shove debris and detritus out of sight, many of our most impassioned projects involve keeping these objects resolutely in mind. Trash talks, and there is much of which it speaks.

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Oxford University Press

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0190239360

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The Mind of the Master Class

History and Faith in the Southern Slaveholders' Worldview

By: Elizabeth Fox-Genovese,Eugene D. Genovese

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The Mind of the Master Class

History and Faith in the Southern Slaveholders' Worldview

By: Elizabeth Fox-Genovese,Eugene D. Genovese

The Mind of the Master Class tells of America's greatest historical tragedy. It presents the slaveholders as men and women, a great many of whom were intelligent, honorable, and pious. It asks how people who were admirable in so many ways could have presided over a social system that proved itself an enormity and inflicted horrors on their slaves. The South had formidable proslavery intellectuals who participated fully in transatlantic debates and boldly challenged an ascendant capitalist ('free-labor') society. Blending classical and Christian traditions, they forged a moral and political philosophy designed to sustain conservative principles in history, political economy, social theory, and theology, while translating them into political action. Even those who judge their way of life most harshly have much to learn from their probing moral and political reflections on their times - and ours - beginning with the virtues and failings of their own society and culture.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139446568

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9781139446563

Wine, Sugar, and the Making of Modern France

Global Economic Crisis and the Racialization of French Citizenship, 1870–1910

By: Elizabeth Heath

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Wine, Sugar, and the Making of Modern France

Global Economic Crisis and the Racialization of French Citizenship, 1870–1910

By: Elizabeth Heath

Reveals how empire and global economic crisis redefined republican citizenship and laid the foundations of a racial state in France.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107070589

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A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Health

Expert Advice for Women of All Ages

By: Elizabeth E. Houser,Stephanie Riley Hahn

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A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Health

Expert Advice for Women of All Ages

By: Elizabeth E. Houser,Stephanie Riley Hahn

In A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Health a urologist and a physical therapist offer expert and reassuring advice to women. For example, one of every four women suffers from urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine. Elizabeth E. Houser and Stephanie Riley Hahn want these women to know that they do not have to cope in silence with this embarrassing problem, limit their lifestyle, or spend thousands of dollars on adult diapers. Symptoms involving the pelvic floor, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and decreased sexual sensation, can occur at any age. A wide range of treatments, such as targeted exercises, nutrition, and acupuncture, as well as medications and surgical approaches, can bring relief. Case studies and illustrations help readers explore the cause of their own symptoms and how treatments work. A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Health encourages women to address their pelvic floor issues and reclaim their lives. -- Jill Grimes, M.D., author of Seductive Delusions: How Everyday People Catch STDs

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JHU Press

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1421406918

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9781421406916

War Monuments, Museums and Library Collections of 20th Century Conflicts

A Directory of United States Sites

By: Steve Rajtar,Frances Elizabeth Franks

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War Monuments, Museums and Library Collections of 20th Century Conflicts

A Directory of United States Sites

By: Steve Rajtar,Frances Elizabeth Franks

This unique state-by-state directory covers monuments, memorials, museums, markers, statues and library collections that relate to the veterans, weapons, vehicles, airplanes, victims or any other aspect of war in which the United States participated. While a site may have been created before 1900 (such as a fort), there must be some operational or historical tie to a twentieth century conflict to be included here. General collections, such as museums of aviation, are included if they house materials related to a twentieth century conflict. The coverage is so thorough that statues honoring veterans of the Civil War appear if veterans of later wars are on their rosters of honorees. Another example of the comprehensiveness of this compilation is in the inclusion of memorials to victims of war such as the Holocaust Museum in Houston, Texas. For each site, the following information is given: street address, phone number, website and email address (if applicable), days and hours of operation, admission fees, other necessary information, and a brief description of the site.

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McFarland

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1476612374

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Everything She Thought She Wanted

By: Elizabeth Buchan

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Everything She Thought She Wanted

By: Elizabeth Buchan

Elizabeth Buchan’s beloved bestsellers, Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman and The Good Wife Strikes Back, have made her an icon of upmarket women’s fiction. Taking her characteristic wit and emotional resonance to a new level, her latest novel focuses on two lives separated by forty years of history. In 1959, a forty-something married mother finds herself immersed in a surprisingly passionate affair with a younger man, while in the present, a professional woman faces a daunting choice between her blossoming career and her husband’s desire for children. Mirroring each other in surprising ways, these twin stories offer a deliciously readable funny and moving look at the battle of the sexes across time—and deliver another smart, nuanced novel for Elizabeth Buchan’s growing fans.

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Penguin

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0143037005

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Spices and Herbs

Lore and Cookery

By: Elizabeth S. Hayes

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Spices and Herbs

Lore and Cookery

By: Elizabeth S. Hayes

More than 85 familiar and exotic plants are illustrated, examined for legendary lore, and current use. The book also includes 73 recipes, a spice chart, and tips for gardening, drying, freezing, and more.

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Courier Corporation

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0486137821

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9780486137827

Romare Bearden in the Homeland of His Imagination

An Artist's Reckoning with the South

By: Glenda Elizabeth Gilmore

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Romare Bearden in the Homeland of His Imagination

An Artist's Reckoning with the South

By: Glenda Elizabeth Gilmore

Romare Bearden (1911–1988), one of the most prolific, original, and acclaimed American artists of the twentieth century, richly depicted scenes and figures rooted in the American South and the Black experience. Bearden hailed from North Carolina but was forced to relocate to the North when a white mob harassed his family in the 1910s. His family story is a compelling, complicated saga of Black middle-class achievement in the face of relentless waves of white supremacy. It is also a narrative of the generational trauma that slavery and racism inflicted over decades. But as Glenda Gilmore reveals in this trenchant reappraisal of Bearden's life and art, his work reveals his deep imagination, extensive training, and rich knowledge of art history. Gilmore explores four generations of Bearden's family and highlights his experiences in North Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Harlem. She engages deeply with Bearden's art and considers it as an alternative archive that offers a unique perspective on the history, memory, and collective imagination of Black southerners who migrated to the North. In doing so, she revises and deepens our appreciation of Bearden's place in the artistic canon and our understanding of his relationship to southern, African American, and American cultural and social history.

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UNC Press Books

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1469667878

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Best Contemporary Women's Fiction

Six Novels

By: Elizabeth Benedict,Jenna Blum,Molly Gloss,Nicole Mones,Maggie O'Farrell,Ann Patchett

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Best Contemporary Women's Fiction

Six Novels

By: Elizabeth Benedict,Jenna Blum,Molly Gloss,Nicole Mones,Maggie O'Farrell,Ann Patchett

Six novels in one volume by today’s most outstanding female writers—includes The Magician’s Assistant, Those Who Save Us, and more. From the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Commonwealth and Bel Canto, to the multiple award-winning author of This Must Be the Place, this collection gathers a half-dozen top-notch literary talents in a treasure trove for fiction lovers. Included: Almost by Elizabeth Benedict chronicles the attempt of writer Sophy Chase to come to terms with the death of her almost ex-husband—who may have committed suicide on the New England resort island where she left him just months before. Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum follows Trudy, a professor of German history, as she investigates her mother’s past in WWII Germany, combining a passionate, doomed love story; a vivid evocation of life during the war; and a poignant mother/daughter drama. The Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss is a heartwarming story of a young woman with the rare talent of “gentling” wild horses, and the unexpected and profound connections between people and animals. The Last Chinese Chef by Nicole Mones takes readers inside the hidden world of elite cuisine in modern China, through the story of an American food writer in Beijing who discovers that her late husband may have been leading a double life. The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell is a gothic, intricate tale of family secrets, lost lives, and the freedom brought by truth. The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett tells the story of the death of a secretive magician—and how it sets in motion his partner’s journey of self-discovery.

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HMH

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0547661525

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9780547661520

Cardiac Nursing

By: Elizabeth M Perpetua,Patricia Keegan

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Cardiac Nursing

By: Elizabeth M Perpetua,Patricia Keegan

Need to develop strong cardiac nursing skills or advance your practice to a higher level? The newly updated Cardiac Nursing, 7thEdition is the gold standard reference and on-the-unit resource, offering crucial guidance and direction for nurses looking to provide up-to-date, evidence-based cardiac care.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1975106334

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The Empowered Patient

How to Get the Right Diagnosis, Buy the Cheapest Drugs, Beat Your Insurance Company, and Get the Best Medical Care Every Time

By: Elizabeth S. Cohen

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The Empowered Patient

How to Get the Right Diagnosis, Buy the Cheapest Drugs, Beat Your Insurance Company, and Get the Best Medical Care Every Time

By: Elizabeth S. Cohen

The facts are alarming: Medical errors kill more people each year than AIDS, breast cancer, or car accidents. A doctor’s relationship with pharmaceutical companies may influence his choice of drugs for you. The wrong key word on an insurance claim can deny you coverage. Through real life stories, including her own, and shrewd advice, CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen shows you how to become your own advocate and navigate the minefield of today’s health-care system. But there’s good news. Discover how to • find a doctor who “gets” you and listens to you • ask the right questions for the best treatment • make the most out of a short office visit • cut out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs • harness the power of the Internet for medical issues • fight back when claims are denied Combining the personal stories of patients across America with crucial advice on receiving the best possible health care, this guide will enable you to confront an often confusing and perilous system—and come out ahead.

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Ballantine Books

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0345513746

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9780345513748

Jim Crow Capital

Women and Black Freedom Struggles in Washington, D.C., 1920–1945

By: Mary-Elizabeth B. Murphy

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Jim Crow Capital

Women and Black Freedom Struggles in Washington, D.C., 1920–1945

By: Mary-Elizabeth B. Murphy

Local policy in the nation's capital has always influenced national politics. During Reconstruction, black Washingtonians were first to exercise their new franchise. But when congressmen abolished local governance in the 1870s, they set the precedent for southern disfranchisement. In the aftermath of this process, memories of voting and citizenship rights inspired a new generation of Washingtonians to restore local government in their city and lay the foundation for black equality across the nation. And women were at the forefront of this effort. Here Mary-Elizabeth B. Murphy tells the story of how African American women in D.C. transformed civil rights politics in their freedom struggles between 1920 and 1945. Even though no resident of the nation's capital could vote, black women seized on their conspicuous location to testify in Congress, lobby politicians, and stage protests to secure racial justice, both in Washington and across the nation. Women crafted a broad vision of citizenship rights that put economic justice, physical safety, and legal equality at the forefront of their political campaigns. Black women's civil rights tactics and victories in Washington, D.C., shaped the national postwar black freedom struggle in ways that still resonate today.

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UNC Press Books

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1469646730

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9781469646732

Thorstein Veblen

Victorian Firebrand

By: Elizabeth Jorgensen,Henry Jorgensen

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Thorstein Veblen

Victorian Firebrand

By: Elizabeth Jorgensen,Henry Jorgensen

A definitive biography of the man who coined the expression "conspicuous consumption". Based on newly released archival sources, this book sets the facts straight on more than 60 years of myths and misinformation concerning the highly regarded economist and sociologist.

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Routledge

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1351539140

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The Feringhees

Sir Robert and Sir William—Two Europeans in India Volume 1: The Proud Empire; Volume 2: The Straight Race

By: Elizabeth Hamilton

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The Feringhees

Sir Robert and Sir William—Two Europeans in India Volume 1: The Proud Empire; Volume 2: The Straight Race

By: Elizabeth Hamilton

A stiff upper lip, steely eyes and a cold heart is often how the English imperialist is pictured in popular imagination. Drawing from memoirs, commentaries and family letters, Elizabeth Hamilton brings forth an alternative portrayal of her ancestors, Sir Robert Hamilton and Sir William Barton. Their careers in India are set against the momentous events of their times to present a different side of the colonialists of a quiet people, dedicated to the tradition of upholding the law and avoiding conflict. Volume I, The Proud Empire, traces the life of Sir Robert Hamilton, from the beginning of his career under the watchful eye of his father, up until his retirement. Occupying multiple roles such as the Resident of Indore and Agent to the Governor General in the Central Provinces, he is seen interacting with various prominent Indian figures such as the Rani of Jhansi, Tantya Tope and Nana Sahib. The picture of the arrogant imperialist fades away to be replaced by that of someone keen to make a difference to the society he was working in, who encourages good governance, mends ties in the midst of escalating tensions and must recover cities occupied by insurgents, all the while shadowed by the burden of great personal losses. Volume II, The Straight Race, tracks Sir William Barton’s career in the early twentieth century. Starting in the Punjab and the North-West Frontier, he later served as Resident in the well-administered states of Mysore and Hyderabad, where he stood up to the Nizam, doing his best to set the administration on a less corrupt footing. Retirement did not deter Sir William’s close interest in Indian affairs; he returned twice on tour as an advisor to electrical companies and travelled with a Ministry of Supply mission during the Second World War. With three books and many articles for newspapers and journals on the subject, India remained an integral part of his life.

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Oxford University Press

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019909361X

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Collected Works of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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Collected Works of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

This e-book presents the works of this famous and brilliant writer: - North and South - Wives and Daughters - Cranford - Mary Barton - Ruth - The Life of Charlotte Brontë - The Doom of the Griffiths - Cousin Phillis - My Lady Ludlow - Curious, if True - The Poor Clare - Sylvia's Lovers — The Grey Woman and other Tales - Round the Sofa - The Life of Charlotte Brontë - Half a Life-Time Ago - Lizzie Leigh - The Half-Brothers - The Moorland Cottage - An Accursed Race - A Dark Night's Work - Sylvia's Lovers - Mrs. Gaskell etc. Discover the Timeless Brilliance of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Step into the world of Victorian England with the Collected Works of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. This comprehensive collection brings together the masterpieces of one of the most influential writers of the 19th century, offering a profound exploration of society, class, and human emotion. Why You Shouldn't Miss This Collection: - Rich Narratives: Dive into the compelling stories of North and South, Cranford, and Wives and Daughters. Gaskell's intricate plots and vivid characters will captivate your imagination. - Social Commentary: Experience the detailed portrayal of Victorian society, from the struggles of the working class in Mary Barton to the genteel life in Cranford. Gaskell's keen observations provide a window into the past. - Literary Excellence: Admire the eloquent prose and masterful storytelling that have cemented Gaskell's place in literary history. Her works are not just stories but timeless pieces of art. - Diverse Genres: Enjoy a variety of genres, including novels, short stories, and biographies. This collection includes her famous biography of Charlotte Brontë, offering a unique perspective on another literary giant. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her works, the Collected Works of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a treasure trove of literary brilliance. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of her writing and discover why Gaskell remains a beloved author to this day. Get your copy today and embark on a journey through the heart of Victorian England! The Collected Works of Elizabeth Gaskell, Illustrated.

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anboco

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3736403755

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Seasons of Life

The Dramatic Journey from Birth to Death

By: John N. Kotre,Elizabeth Hall

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Seasons of Life

The Dramatic Journey from Birth to Death

By: John N. Kotre,Elizabeth Hall

Illuminates the stages of life from biological and psychosocial perspectives

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University of Michigan Press

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0472085123

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9780472085125

Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology: Soft Tissue and Bone

By: Elizabeth A. Montgomery,Aaron James

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Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology: Soft Tissue and Bone

By: Elizabeth A. Montgomery,Aaron James

New in the Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology series, this abundantly illustrated title helps you systematically solve tough diagnostic challenges in soft tissue and bone pathology. It uses select images of clinical and pathological findings, together with succinct, expert instructions and diagnostic pearls, to guide you through the decision-making process by distinguishing between commonly confused lesions of soft tissue and bone. By presenting material according to the way pathologists actually work, this user-friendly volume helps you quickly differentiate entities that have overlapping morphologic features.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1975136047

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9781975136048

Da Kine Talk

From Pidgin to Standard English in Hawaii

By: Elizabeth Ball Carr

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Da Kine Talk

From Pidgin to Standard English in Hawaii

By: Elizabeth Ball Carr

Hawaii is without parallel as a crossroads where languages of East and West have met and interacted. The varieties of English (including neo-pidgin) heard in the Islands today attest to this linguistic and cultural encounter. "Da kine talk" is the Island term for the most popular of the colorful dialectal forms--speech that captures the flavor of Hawaii's multiracial community and reflects the successes (and failures) of immigrants from both East and West in learning to communicate in English.

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University of Hawaii Press

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0824881249

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9780824881245

Educating Health Professionals in Low-Resource Countries

A Global Approach

By: Joyce P. Murray, EdD, RN, FAAN,Fran Wenger, PhD, RN, FAAN,Shelly Brownsberger Terrazas, MS,Elizabeth Downes, MPH, MSN

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Educating Health Professionals in Low-Resource Countries

A Global Approach

By: Joyce P. Murray, EdD, RN, FAAN,Fran Wenger, PhD, RN, FAAN,Shelly Brownsberger Terrazas, MS,Elizabeth Downes, MPH, MSN

The shortage of adequately prepared health professionals is the most significant threat to world health that we face. This book, a co--publication with The Carter Center, focuses on the training of health professional educators--both teachers and practitioners--in low--resource countries at different levels of technological and material sophistication. This comprehensive book trains health educators and practitioners to improve their pedagogical skills and to increase the quality and numbers of health workers. It also assists physcians, nurses, health officers, medical lab technicians, and environmental technicians to work with different cultures and linguistic groups in any one country. For the growing number of health educators and practitioners in developed countries who teach, research, and practice within the international context, it is an essential resource. Key Features: Preface by former US President Jimmy Carter Offers teaching and learning methods evaluated and field tested through The Carter Center's Ethiopia Public Health Training Initiative with positive results in over 500 health care centers Provides both teaching and learning strategies for countries and cultures at different levels of technological and material development Presents research-based theories, evidence--based models, and critical thinking skills through active teaching and learning strategies Highlights faculty leadership in developing interdisciplinary teams and educational outcomes

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Springer Publishing Company

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0826132588

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9780826132581

Go If You Think it Your Duty

A Minnesota Couple's Civil War Letters

By: James Madison Bowler,Elizabeth Caleff Bowler,Andrea R. Foroughi

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Go If You Think it Your Duty

A Minnesota Couple's Civil War Letters

By: James Madison Bowler,Elizabeth Caleff Bowler,Andrea R. Foroughi

A fascinating firsthand account of life during the U.S. Civil War as told by a husband and wife through the letters they shared with one another.

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Minnesota Historical Society

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0873516001

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9780873516006

Making Whiteness

The Culture of Segregation in the South, 1890-1940

By: Grace Elizabeth Hale

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Making Whiteness

The Culture of Segregation in the South, 1890-1940

By: Grace Elizabeth Hale

Making Whiteness is a profoundly important work that explains how and why whiteness came to be such a crucial, embattled--and distorting--component of twentieth-century American identity. In intricately textured detail and with passionately mastered analysis, Grace Elizabeth Hale shows how, when faced with the active citizenship of their ex-slaves after the Civil War, white southerners re-established their dominance through a cultural system based on violence and physical separation. And in a bold and transformative analysis of the meaning of segregation for the nation as a whole, she explains how white southerners' creation of modern "whiteness" was, beginning in the 1920s, taken up by the rest of the nation as a way of enforcing a new social hierarchy while at the same time creating the illusion of a national, egalitarian, consumerist democracy. By showing the very recent historical "making" of contemporary American whiteness and by examining how the culture of segregation, in all its murderous contradictions, was lived, Hale makes it possible to imagine a future outside it. Her vision holds out the difficult promise of a truly democratic American identity whose possibilities are no longer limited and disfigured by race.

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Vintage

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0307487938

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9780307487933

The Politics of Sincerity

Plato, Frank Speech, and Democratic Judgment

By: Elizabeth Markovits

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The Politics of Sincerity

Plato, Frank Speech, and Democratic Judgment

By: Elizabeth Markovits

A growing frustration with “spin doctors,” doublespeak, and outright lying by public officials has resulted in a deep public cynicism regarding politics today. It has also led many voters to seek out politicians who engage in “straight talk,” out of a hope that sincerity signifies a dedication to the truth. While this is an understandable reaction to the degradation of public discourse inflicted by political hype, Elizabeth Markovits argues that the search for sincerity in the public arena actually constitutes a dangerous distraction from more important concerns, including factual truth and the ethical import of political statements. Her argument takes her back to an examination of the Greek notion of parrhesia (frank speech), and she draws from her study of the Platonic dialogues a nuanced understanding of this ancient analogue of “straight talk.” She shows Plato to have an appreciation for rhetoric rather than a desire to purge it from public life, providing insights into the ways it can contribute to a fruitful form of deliberative democracy today.

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Penn State Press

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0271046112

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9780271046112

“King Lehr” and the Gilded Age

By: Elizabeth Drexel Lehr

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“King Lehr” and the Gilded Age

By: Elizabeth Drexel Lehr

HARRY SYMES LEHR was born in 1869 into a family that was neither wealthy nor socially prominent. His natural gift for entertaining and his penchant for hobnobbing with the very rich earned him entry to the powerful circle of the New York and Newport social elite, where Harry clowned his way to a position of prominence. One of his admirers and patrons, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, introduced him to a young widow, Elizabeth Wharton Drexel. Elizabeth was smitten with young Harry, his elegant dress, and outrageous behavior. They were soon married. But King Lehr had a secret—he was not what he seemed. On their wedding night he cruelly dictated the rules of their strange relationship to his new bride. For twenty-three years, Mrs. Lehr protected his secret and remained in a loveless and abusive marriage. After Harry’s death Elizabeth remarried, to the Baron Decies. Lady Decies wrote down her secret story in 1938, incorporating Harry’s most intimate diaries, and told all in this scandalous tale of power, desire, and deception.

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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1789121256

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9781789121254

Plants That Kill

A Natural History of the World's Most Poisonous Plants

By: Elizabeth A. Dauncey,Sonny Larsson

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Plants That Kill

A Natural History of the World's Most Poisonous Plants

By: Elizabeth A. Dauncey,Sonny Larsson

This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and chemical warfare"--Dust jacket.

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0691178763

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