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In Translation

The Gabrielle Roy-Joyce Marshall Correspondence

By: Joyce Marshall,Gabrielle Roy

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In Translation

The Gabrielle Roy-Joyce Marshall Correspondence

By: Joyce Marshall,Gabrielle Roy

Gabrielle Roy was one of the most prominent Canadian authors of the twentieth century. Joyce Marshall, an excellent writer herself, was one of Roy's English translators. The two shared a deep and long-lasting friendship based on a shared interest in language and writing. In Translation offers a critical examination of the more than two hundred letters exchanged by Roy and Marshall between 1959 and 1980. In their letters, Roy and Marshall exchange news about their general health and well-being, their friends and family, their surroundings, their travels, and other writers, as well as their dealings with critics, editors, and publishers. They recount comical incidents and strange encounters in their lives, and reflect on human nature, current events, and, from time to time, their writing. Of particular interest to the two women were the problems they encountered during the translation process. Many passages in the letters concern the ways in which the nuances of language can be shaped through translation. Editor Jane Everett has arranged the letters here in chronological order and has added critical notes to fill in the historical and literary gaps, as well as to identify various editorial problems. Shedding light on the process of writing and translating, In Translation is an invaluable addition to the study of Canadian writing and to the literature on these two important figures.

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University of Toronto Press

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1442658843

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Intimate Strangers

The Letters of Margaret Laurence and Gabrielle Roy

By: Margaret Laurence,Gabrielle Roy

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Intimate Strangers

The Letters of Margaret Laurence and Gabrielle Roy

By: Margaret Laurence,Gabrielle Roy

The books of Margaret Laurence and Gabrielle Roy are among the most beloved in Canadian literature. In 1976, when both were at the height of their careers, they began a seven-year written correspondence. Laurence had just published her widely acclaimed The Diviners, for which she won her second Governor-General’s Award, and Roy had returned to the centre of the literary stage with a series of books that many critics now consider her richest and most mature works. Although both women had been born and raised in Manitoba — Laurence in Neepawa and Roy in St. Boniface — they met only once, in 1978 at a conference in Calgary. As these letters reveal, their prairie background created a common understanding of place and culture that bridged the differences of age and language. Here Laurence and Roy discuss everything from their own and each other’s writing, to Canadian politics, housekeeping, publishing, and their love of nature. With a thoughtful introduction by Paul G. Socken, these lovely and intimate letters record the moving, affectionate friendship between two remarkable women.

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Univ. of Manitoba Press

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0887552749

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9780887552748

The Road Past Altamont

By: Gabrielle Roy

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The Road Past Altamont

By: Gabrielle Roy

First published in French in 1966, The Road Past Altamont pierces to the heart of a child's world, craeting a delicate, yet substantial network of impressions, emotions, and relationships. In her writing, Gabrielle Roy allowed "nothing extraneous or false to stand," according to the translator, Joyce Marshall. The literary style of Roy, whose fiction reflects her childhood on the Canadian prairie, has often been compared to that of Willa Cather.øThe Road Past Altamont takes a sensitive French-Canadian girl, Christine, from childhood innocence to maturity. Four connected stories reveal profound moments during her early years in the vastness of Manitoba. Christine's testament to Grandmother's creative power, her great adventure with an old gentleman at Lake Winnipeg and her clandestine one with a crude family of movers, her journey through time and space with aging Maman?all these characters and events convey Gabrielle Roy's preoccupation with childhood and old age, the passage of time and mystery of change, and the artist's relation to the world.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803289480

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Intimate Strangers

The Letters of Margaret Laurence and Gabrielle Roy

By: Margaret Laurence,Gabrielle Roy

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The Letters of Margaret Laurence and Gabrielle Roy

By: Margaret Laurence,Gabrielle Roy

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In Translation

The Gabrielle Roy-Joyce Marshall Correspondence

By: Joyce Marshall,Gabrielle Roy

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The Gabrielle Roy-Joyce Marshall Correspondence

By: Joyce Marshall,Gabrielle Roy

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University of Toronto Press

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1442658843

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Where Nests the Water Hen

By: Gabrielle Roy

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Where Nests the Water Hen

By: Gabrielle Roy

The story of Where Nests the Water Hen is as pure as the lives of the people in it—and as unforgettable. Set in the remote wilderness of northern Manitoba, this sunny, tender idyll of daily frontier life captures, as few novels ever have, the spirit and the surroundings of the pioneers—not the adventurers and trailblazers who make the headlines, but rather the humble folk who follow after and remain, living out their lives in obscurity to keep the trails open. Where Nests the Water Hen, Gabrielle Roy’s second novel, is a sensitive and sympathetic tale that captures both the innocence and the vitality of a sparsely populated frontier.

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New Canadian Library

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077109387X

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Free Radical

A Memoir

By: Gabrielle (Gay) Walsh

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Free Radical

A Memoir

By: Gabrielle (Gay) Walsh

A fascinating account of life in a period of great social and political change. Gabrielle Walsh discusses her personal experiences of pursuing feminism and gay rights amidst the stigma and tradition of a patriarchal society. Traversing the period from the beginning of the 1950s until the present, it is the story of an activist who also honours those who contributed to the great social and political movements aimed at freeing our world. The discussion of sexual liberation and race relations are equally thought-provoking. The anecdotes and details of family life, set against the backdrop of pivotal historical events, provides an insight into the personal inherent in every political situation. This work shares a progressive political tradition with a cheeky storytelling genre found in Anglo-Irish literature. It is exuberant, lively and amusing. Written with warmth and compassion, this work provides a platform for important conversations still necessary for our society today.

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Austin Macauley Publishers

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1528972341

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9781528972345

Romancing the Past

The Rise of Vernacular Prose Historiography in Thirteenth-Century France

By: Gabrielle M. Spiegel

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Romancing the Past

The Rise of Vernacular Prose Historiography in Thirteenth-Century France

By: Gabrielle M. Spiegel

In a poststructuralist study of thirteenth-century French historical texts, Gabrielle Spiegel investigates the reasons for the rise of French vernacular prose historiography at this particular time. She argues that the vernacular prose histories that have until now been regarded as royalist were actually products of the aristocracy, reflecting its anxiety as it faced social and economic change and political threats from the monarchy. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994. In a poststructuralist study of thirteenth-century French historical texts, Gabrielle Spiegel investigates the reasons for the rise of French vernacular prose historiography at this particular time. She argues that the vernacular prose histories that have

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Univ of California Press

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0520915569

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9780520915565

Peggy Stewart at School

By: Gabrielle E. Jackson

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Peggy Stewart at School

By: Gabrielle E. Jackson

Gabrielle E. Jackson's "Peggy Stewart at School" follows the adventures of Peggy Stewart as she navigates the world of school and education. The narrative delves into Peggy's experiences, challenges, and friendships as she embarks on a new chapter of her life. Set against the backdrop of Peggy's school environment, the story unfolds with themes of learning, friendship, and personal development. Through Peggy's interactions with her classmates, teachers, and the academic world around her, readers gain insights into her journey of growth and exploration. The novella delves into themes of resilience, curiosity, and the pursuit of knowledge. As Peggy navigates the ups and downs of school life and forms meaningful connections, she embodies the qualities of determination and a willingness to embrace new experiences. "Peggy Stewart at School" captures the essence of the school experience and the transformative power of education. Gabrielle E. Jackson's storytelling invites readers to accompany Peggy on her educational journey, reflecting on their own school experiences and the lessons that shape their lives.

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BoD - Books on Demand

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9791041825561

I've Got Your Back

When you're stumbling in the dark like a blind person

By: Gabrielle Zander

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I've Got Your Back

When you're stumbling in the dark like a blind person

By: Gabrielle Zander

Gabrielle’s desire to be loved and accepted brought her down many dark roads and into the hands of those who abused and led her into prostitution. She had to overcome eating disorders and learn to live with an illness she tried to hide. Gabrielle was overwhelmed by the day-to-day struggles she had to face just to stay alive. Understanding and insight into herself is what she needed, which is the heart of this important Book.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1499053681

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The Night of the Red Tide

The Adventures of Two Unlikely Friends, Lily and Kai

By: Gabrielle O’Flaherty

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The Night of the Red Tide

The Adventures of Two Unlikely Friends, Lily and Kai

By: Gabrielle O’Flaherty

A compelling story for readers of all ages, The Night of the Red Tide follows the adventures of Lily, a highly energetic miniature Australian shepherd, and Kai, an extraordinary wandering albatross. These two unlikely friends meet on a magical night in California and travel across the world to escape the Great Pandemic, in a quest to reach Ireland and fulfill Lily’s dream of becoming a working sheepdog. Accompany Lily and Kai on a thrilling journey that will stretch your imagination, taking you to faraway places inhabited by prolific wildlife and free-roaming farm animals, including Galapagos, Tristan da Cunha, and subantarctic South Georgia, as well as the spectacular Irish land of Connemara. Illustrated with captivating photographs of remote landscapes and animals in their natural habitat, this story will make you more aware of the need to preserve our precious planet and its endangered species, many of whom are fighting for survival in an increasingly threatened environment.

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Gatekeeper Press

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1662917147

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9781662917141

Harlequin Love Inspired October 2020 - Box Set 2 of 2

An Anthology

By: Carrie Lighte,Ruth Logan Herne,Gabrielle Meyer

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Harlequin Love Inspired October 2020 - Box Set 2 of 2

An Anthology

By: Carrie Lighte,Ruth Logan Herne,Gabrielle Meyer

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: THE AMISH WIDOW’S CHRISTMAS HOPE (An Amish of Serenity Ridge novel) By Carrie Lighte When single mother Fern Glick inherits her uncle’s home at Christmastime, she has no intention of living in the same town as widower Walker Huyard—her ex-fiancé who left her to marry her cousin. But can he convince her to stay without breaking his promise to never reveal certain details of the past? FINDING HER CHRISTMAS FAMILY (A Golden Grove novel) By USA TODAY bestselling author Ruth Logan Herne Only one thing stands between Sarah and her late sister’s daughters this Christmas: Renzo Calloway, their deputy sheriff guardian. Sarah never even knew her sister existed until recently, and Renzo is the only family her nieces know. Together, can they build a future that includes the girls…and each other? UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS JOY By Gabrielle Meyer Actress Kate LeClair doesn’t know the first thing about babies, yet she’s just become the guardian of eighteen-month-old triplets. Asking experienced single father Pastor Jacob Dawson for help with the little boys might just give Kate the greatest Christmas gift of all—family. For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired October 2020 Box Set—1 of 2

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1488060800

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9781488060809

Peggy Stewart

Navy Girl at Home

By: Gabrielle E. Jackson

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Peggy Stewart

Navy Girl at Home

By: Gabrielle E. Jackson

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - "Peggy, Maggie, Mag, Margaret, Marguerite, Muggins. Hum! Half a dozen of them. Wonder if there are any more? Yes, there's Peggoty and Peg, to say nothing of Margaretta, Gretchen, Meta, Margarita, Keta, Madge. My goodness! Is there any end to my nicknames? I mistrust I'm a very commonplace mortal. I wonder if other girls' names can be twisted around into as many picture puzzles as mine can? What do YOU think about it Shashai!" [Footnote: Shashai. Hebrew for noble, pronounced Shash'a-ai.] and the girl reached up both arms to draw down into their embrace the silky head of a superb young colt which stood close beside her; a creature which would have made any horse-lover stop stock-still and exclaim at sight of him. He was a magnificent two-year-old Kentuckian, fault-less as to his points, with a head to set an artist rhapsodizing and a-tingle to put it upon his canvas. His coat, mane and tail were black as midnight and glossy as satin. The great, lustrous eyes held a living fire, the delicate nostrils were a-quiver every moment, the faultlessly curved ears alert as a wild creature's. And he WAS half wild, for never had saddle rested upon his back, girth encircled him or bit fretted the sensitive mouth.

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1595406328

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9781595406323

The Psychology of Political Extremism

What Would Sigmund Freud have Thought About Islamic State?

By: Gabrielle Rifkind

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The Psychology of Political Extremism

What Would Sigmund Freud have Thought About Islamic State?

By: Gabrielle Rifkind

Recent terrorist attacks have left the UK (and Europe) genuinely at sea as to how to respond to these distressing events. There are the predictable interpretations with politicians on the right talking about counter-terrorism, harsher punishments and tightening up on the internet, whilst on the political left there is talk about blaming foreign wars. All this analysis is relevant, but insufficient. Politicians are not talking enough about why so many young people are sufficiently angry and alienated that they are prepared to be seduced by the toxic and poisonous ideology of Islamic State. The Psychology of Political Extremism examines both the politics and the psychology, as well as what motivates people to behave in ways that are so disturbing. Freud is the hook as the founding father of the talking cure. A radical and subversive theorist in his time, he claimed that mankind was influenced more by the inner workings of the mind and internal conflicts than by rational thought.

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1000149773

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Magic & Mystery

A Limited Edition Urban Fantasy Mystery Anthology

By: Christopher D. Schmitz,Cindy Carroll,Killian Wolf,Melissa Gunn,Melissa Erin Jackson,Willem Killian,Katherine Tomlinson,D. Gabrielle Jensen,Kiesha Thomas,Amelie Degarmo,Celia Roman

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Magic & Mystery

A Limited Edition Urban Fantasy Mystery Anthology

By: Christopher D. Schmitz,Cindy Carroll,Killian Wolf,Melissa Gunn,Melissa Erin Jackson,Willem Killian,Katherine Tomlinson,D. Gabrielle Jensen,Kiesha Thomas,Amelie Degarmo,Celia Roman

Come for the magic. Stay for the mystery. Ten exclusive, never-before-published stories of murder, mystery, and mayhem, wrapped in fantastical realms where private detectives, police consultants, and bounty hunters wrangle with elves, nephilim, and shifters...or use magic to solve a mystery!

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194

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Dawn Watson

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1943465657

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9781943465651

Bi-Polar Girl

An Irreverent Look at Bipolar Disorder

By: Gabrielle Blackman-Sheppard

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Bi-Polar Girl

An Irreverent Look at Bipolar Disorder

By: Gabrielle Blackman-Sheppard

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe - they are different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through from time to time. They can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance and even suicide. But bipolar can be treated and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives. This book is born out of Gabrielle's desire to encourage those poor souls who find themselves sitting in the waiting rooms of psychiatric clinics and hospitals. It is a personal story and it's not meant to be a recommendation for any particular treatment. In an easy to read format and fully illustrated it is for those who are going through the worse of bipolar and it gives an understanding in broad terms to family and friends as to what goes on in bipolar land. Gabrielle eventually found her way back to a happy life; full of love, hope and laughter. May YOU find your way back to laughter and the life YOU want to live.

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Crown House Publishing

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1845907043

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9781845907044

COVID-19, Law, and Regulation

Rights, Freedoms, and Obligations in a Pandemic

By: Belinda Bennett,Ian Freckelton AO KC,Gabrielle Wolf

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COVID-19, Law, and Regulation

Rights, Freedoms, and Obligations in a Pandemic

By: Belinda Bennett,Ian Freckelton AO KC,Gabrielle Wolf

COVID-19 is the most severe pandemic the world has experienced in a century. This book analyses major legal and regulatory responses internationally to COVID-19, and the impact the pandemic has had on human rights and freedoms, governance, the obligations of states and individuals, as well the role of the World Health Organization and other international bodies during this time. The authors examine notable legal challenges to public health measures enforced during the pandemic, such as lockdown orders, curfews, and vaccine mandates. Importantly, the book contextualizes the legal analysis by examining the broader social and economic dimensions of risks posed by the pandemic. The book considers how COVID-19 impacted the operation of the criminal justice system, civil litigation concerning negligently caused deaths and business losses arising from contractual breaches, consumer protection litigation, disciplinary regulation of health practitioners, coronial inquests and other investigations of unexpected deaths, and occupational health and safety issues. The book reflects on the role of the law in facilitating the remarkable scientific and epidemiological achievements during the pandemic, but also the challenges of ensuring the swift production and equitable distribution of treatments and vaccines. It concludes by considering the possibilities that the legal and regulatory responses to this pandemic have illuminated for effectively tackling future global health crises.

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Oxford University Press

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0192896741

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9780192896742

The Past as Text

The Theory and Practice of Medieval Historiography

By: Gabrielle M. Spiegel

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The Past as Text

The Theory and Practice of Medieval Historiography

By: Gabrielle M. Spiegel

This study of familiar medieval histories and chronicles argues that the historian should be aware of the discursive nature, literary modes, and ideological investments of such texts as well as the social circumstances to which they were applied and by which they were generated. Postmodernism has challenged historians to look at historical texts in a new way and to be skeptical of the claim that one can confidently retrieve "fact" from historical writings. In The Past as Text historian Gabrielle M. Spiegel sets out to read medieval histories and chronicles in light of the critical-theoretical problems raised by postmodernism. At the same time she urges a method of analysis that enables the reader to recognize these texts simultaneously as artifice and as works deeply embedded in a historically determinate, knowable social world. Beginning with a theoretical basis for the study of medieval historiography, Spiegel demonstrates her theory in practice, offering readings of medieval histories and chronicles as literary, social, and political constructions. The study insightfully concludes that historians should be equally aware of the discursive nature, literary modes, and ideological investments of such texts and the social circumstances to which they were applied and by which they were generated. Arguing for the "social logic of the text," Spiegel provides historians with a way to retrieve the social significance and conceptual claims produced by these medieval or any historical writings.

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JHU Press

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0801862590

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9780801862595

What Does It Mean to Be White in America?

Breaking the White Code of Silence, A Collection of Personal Narratives

By: Gabrielle David and Sean Frederick Forbes

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What Does It Mean to Be White in America?

Breaking the White Code of Silence, A Collection of Personal Narratives

By: Gabrielle David and Sean Frederick Forbes

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WHITE IN AMERICA? BREAKING THE WHITE CODE OF SILENCE, A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL NARRATIVES, is a 680-page groundbreaking collection of 82 personal narratives that reflects a vibrant range of stories from white Americans who speak frankly and openly about race. In answering the question, some may offer viewpoints one may not necessarily agree with, but nevertheless, it is clear that each contributor is committed to answering it as honestly as possible. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WHITE IN AMERICA? provides an invaluable starting point that includes numerous references and further readings for those who seek a deeper understanding of race in America.

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2Leaf Press

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1940939496

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30-Second Medicine

The 50 Crucial Milestones, Treatments and Technologies in the History of Health, Each Explained in Half a Minute

By: Gabrielle M. Finn

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30-Second Medicine

The 50 Crucial Milestones, Treatments and Technologies in the History of Health, Each Explained in Half a Minute

By: Gabrielle M. Finn

What does the Hippocratic oath actually say? Who originally discovered antibiotics? And is it true that technology now allows reconstructive surgery to use customized 3D-printed body parts? Find out the answers to these questions and many others in 30-Second Medicine, an intriguing visit to the world of illness and those who treat it. It takes the reader on an engrossing journey from the first "medicines", drawn direct from the natural world , to today's keyhole surgery, bionic limbs, and breakthrough drug treatments. It's an essential and engaging read for anyone who wants to know more about the contemporary state of medicine, and where it may go next.

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1782404554

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9781782404552

Hype

How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet—and Why We're Following

By: Gabrielle Bluestone

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Hype

How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet—and Why We're Following

By: Gabrielle Bluestone

Hype is the best kind of nonfiction: juicy, sharp, savage and wildly entertaining, with a celebrity behaving badly on every page. What more could you want?” -Cat Marnell, New York Times-bestselling author of How to Murder Your Life From former Vice journalist and executive producer of hit Netflix documentary Fyre comes an eye-opening look at the con artists, grifters and snake oil salesmen of the digital age—and why we can’t stop falling for them. We live in an age where scams are the new normal. A charismatic entrepreneur sells thousands of tickets to a festival that never happened. Respected investors pour millions into a start-up centered around fake blood tests. Reviewers and celebrities flock to London’s top-rated restaurant that’s little more than a backyard shed. These unsettling stories of today’s viral grifters have risen to fame and hit the front-page headlines, yet the curious conundrum remains: Why do these scams happen? Drawing from scientific research, marketing campaigns, and exclusive documents and interviews, former Vice reporter Gabrielle Bluestone delves into the irresistible hype that fuels our social media ecosystem, whether it’s from the trusted influencers that peddled Fyre or the consumer reviews that sold Juicero. A cultural examination that is as revelatory as it is relevant, Hype pulls back the curtain on the manipulation game behind the never-ending scam season—and how we as consumers can stop getting played.

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Harlequin

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1488059128

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9781488059124

Gambling and Speculation

A Theory, a History, and a Future of Some Human Decisions

By: Reuven Brenner,Gabrielle A. Brenner

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Gambling and Speculation

A Theory, a History, and a Future of Some Human Decisions

By: Reuven Brenner,Gabrielle A. Brenner

Gambling and Speculation takes the long, historic perspective of its controversial subject. The book offers not only a better understanding of the recent "gambling craze," but also a fundamental inquiry into human nature and the structure of societies. The Brenners argue that the negative image of gamblers and of speculators stems from prejudice, whose roots are in the distant, forgotten past. Legal scholars have frequently confused gambling with speculation and the anti-gambling laws were, at times, erroneously interpreted as implying the prohibitions of contracts in futures and insurance markets. One consequence of all this confusion was that during this century both in the United States and England, the legislation and law on betting and gambling became ambiguous. The authors touch on this issue and make policy recommendations: to abolish restrictions on the industry, diminish the states' role in selling lotteries, and, at the same time, make legal distinctions capable of helping the tiny percentage of players who might be "addicted." The Brenners' recommendations on gambling are based on their conclusion that gamblers are neither "mentally ill" nor "criminals" and that gambling does not lead its practitioners to poverty. Rather, it is the other way around: some of the poor and the frustrated gamble. Looking at gambling in this way leads to questions about the nature of society: What do the fortunate do for those who are not? What is society's obligation to people who fall behind in the game of life? Answers to these questions require a discussion on the principles of equality, capitalism, the role of religious influence on society, topics that the Brenners have discussed in their previous studies, and they do so here too, putting gambling within its proper, historical context.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521381800

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9780521381802

Where Nests the Water Hen

By: Gabrielle Roy

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Where Nests the Water Hen

By: Gabrielle Roy

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New Canadian Library

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077109387X

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Hatfield's Herbal

The Curious Stories of Britain's Wild Plants

By: Gabrielle Hatfield

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Hatfield's Herbal

The Curious Stories of Britain's Wild Plants

By: Gabrielle Hatfield

Hatfield's Herbal is the story of how people all over Britain have used its wild plants throughout history, for reasons magical, mystical and medicinal. Gabrielle Hatfield has drawn on a lifetime's knowledge to describe the properties of over 150 native plants, and the customs that surround them: from predicting the weather with seaweed to using deadly nightshade to make ladies' pupils dilate appealingly, and from ensuring a husband's faithfulness with butterbur to warding off witches by planting a rowan tree. Filled with stories, folklore and remedies both strange and practical, this is a memorable and eye-opening guide to the richness of Britain's heritage.

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Penguin UK

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0141044756

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Spiritual Sonnets

A Bilingual Edition

By: Gabrielle de Coignard

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Spiritual Sonnets

A Bilingual Edition

By: Gabrielle de Coignard

Born into a wealthy family in Toulouse, Gabrielle de Coignard (ca. 1550-86) married a prominent statesman in 1570. Widowed three years later, with two young daughters to raise, Coignard turned to writing devotional verse to help her cope with her practical and spiritual struggles. Spiritual Sonnets presents the first English translation of 129 of Coignard's highly autobiographical poems, giving us a startlingly intimate view into the life and mind of this Renaissance woman. The sonnets are all written "in the shadow of the Cross" and include elegies, penitential lyrics, Biblical meditations, and more. Rich with emotion, Coignard's poems reveal anguished moments of loneliness and grief as well as ecstatic experiences of mystical union. They also reveal her mastery of sixteenth-century literary conventions and spiritual traditions. This edition, printed in bilingual format with Melanie E. Gregg's translations facing the French originals, will be welcomed by teachers and students of poetry, French literature, women's studies, and religious and Renaissance studies.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226139859

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9780226139852

The Politics of Breastfeeding

When Breasts are Bad for Business

By: Gabrielle Palmer

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The Politics of Breastfeeding

When Breasts are Bad for Business

By: Gabrielle Palmer

Now fully updated, this text explores the political, economic, and social implications of bottle feeding versus breastfeeding in today's society.

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Pinter & Martin Publishers

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190517716X

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9781905177165

Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine

Old World and New World Traditions

By: Gabrielle Hatfield

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Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine

Old World and New World Traditions

By: Gabrielle Hatfield

A wide-ranging compilation on the materia medica of the ordinary people of Britain and North America, comparing practices in both places. Informative and engaging, yet authoritative and well researched, Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine reveals previously unexamined connections between folk medicine practices on either side of the Atlantic, as well as within different cultures (Celtic, Native American, etc.) in the United Kingdom and America. For students, school and public libraries, folklorists, anthropologists, or anyone interested in the history of medicine, it offers a unique way to explore the fascinating crossroads where social history, folk culture, and medical science meet. From the 17th century to the present, the encyclopedia covers remedies from animal, vegetable, and mineral sources, as well as practices combining natural materia medica with rituals. Its over 200 alphabetically organized, fully cross-referenced entries allow readers to look up information both by ailment and by healing agent. Entries present both British and North American traditions side by side for easy comparison and identify the surprising number of overlaps between folk and scientific medicine.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1576078256

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9781576078259

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