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When the Apricots Bloom

A Novel of Riveting and Evocative Fiction

By: Gina Wilkinson

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When the Apricots Bloom

A Novel of Riveting and Evocative Fiction

By: Gina Wilkinson

“Breathtaking…Riveting and profound! I adored this book!” —Ellen Marie Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan Collector “A deeply involving and important novel by a master storyteller.” —Susan Wiggs, # 1 New York Times bestselling author INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER In this moving, suspenseful debut novel, three courageous women confront the complexities of trust, friendship, motherhood, and betrayal under the rule of a ruthless dictator and his brutal secret police. Former foreign correspondent Gina Wilkinson draws on her own experiences to take readers inside a haunting story of Iraq at the turn of the millennium and the impossible choices faced by families under a deadly regime. A BuzzFeed Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Release A Target Book Club Pick A Publishers Marketplace Buzz Books Selection At night, in Huda’s fragrant garden, a breeze sweeps in from the desert encircling Baghdad, rustling the leaves of her apricot trees and carrying warning of visitors at her gate. Huda, a secretary at the Australian embassy, lives in fear of the mukhabarat—the secret police who watch and listen for any scrap of information that can be used against America and its allies. They have ordered her to befriend Ally Wilson, the deputy ambassador’s wife. Huda has no wish to be an informant, but fears for her teenaged son, who may be forced to join a deadly militia. Nor does she know that Ally has dangerous secrets of her own. Huda’s former friend, Rania, enjoyed a privileged upbringing as the daughter of a sheikh. Now her family’s wealth is gone, and Rania too is battling to keep her child safe and a roof over their heads. As the women’s lives intersect, their hidden pasts spill into the present. Facing possible betrayal at every turn, all three must trust in a fragile, newfound loyalty, even as they discover how much they are willing to sacrifice to protect their families. “Vivid…secrets and lies mingle as easily as the scent of apricot blossoms and nargilah smoke. Wilkinson weaves in the miasma of fear and distrust that characterized Hussein’s regime with convincing detail. Richly drawn characters and high-stakes plot.” —Publishers Weekly

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Kensington

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1496729358

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Rethinking Thin

The New Science of Weight Loss—and the Myths and Realities of Dieting

By: Gina Kolata

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Rethinking Thin

The New Science of Weight Loss—and the Myths and Realities of Dieting

By: Gina Kolata

In this eye-opening book, New York Times science writer Gina Kolata shows that our society's obsession with dieting and weight loss is less about keeping trim and staying healthy than about money, power, trends, and impossible ideals. Rethinking Thin is at once an account of the place of diets in American society and a provocative critique of the weight-loss industry. Kolata's account of four determined dieters' progress through a study comparing the Atkins diet to a conventional low-calorie one becomes a broad tale of science and society, of social mores and social sanctions, and of politics and power. Rethinking Thin asks whether words like willpower are really applicable when it comes to eating and body weight. It dramatizes what it feels like to spend a lifetime struggling with one's weight and fantasizing about finally, at long last, getting thin. It tells the little-known story of the science of obesity and the history of diets and dieting—scientific and social phenomena that made some people rich and thin and left others fat and miserable. And it offers commonsense answers to questions about weight, eating habits, and obesity—giving us a better understanding of the weight that is right for our bodies.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1429923652

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When the Apricots Bloom: Chapter Sampler

By: Gina Wilkinson

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When the Apricots Bloom: Chapter Sampler

By: Gina Wilkinson

Join three different women as they form friendships, protect their families, and test political allegiances in the country of Iraq in a special sneak peek of this moving and thrilling novel. Inspired by her own experiences in Iraq during Saddam Hussein's rule, Gina Wilkinson's evocative, suspenseful debut is told through the eyes of three very different women confronting the limits of friendship and forgiveness, and the strength of a mother's love. At night, in Huda's fragrant garden, a breeze sweeps in from the desert encircling Baghdad, rustling the leaves of her apricot trees and carrying warning of visitors at her gate. Huda, a secretary at the Australian embassy, lives in fear of the mukhabarat--the secret police who watch and listen for any scrap of information that can be used against America and its allies. They have ordered her to befriend Ally Wilson, the deputy ambassador's wife. Huda has no wish to be an informant, but fears for her teenage son, who may be forced to join a deadly militia. Nor does she know that Ally has dangerous secrets of her own. Huda's former friend, Rania, enjoyed a privileged upbringing as the daughter of a sheikh. Now her family's wealth is gone, and Rania too is battling to keep her child safe and a roof over their heads. As the women's lives intersect, their hidden pasts spill into the present. Facing possible betrayal at every turn, all three must trust in a fragile, newfound loyalty, even as they discover how much they are willing to sacrifice to protect their families.

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1496734653

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Netflixed

The Epic Battle for America's Eyeballs

By: Gina Keating

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Netflixed

The Epic Battle for America's Eyeballs

By: Gina Keating

Netflix has come a long way since 1997, when two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings, decided to start an online DVD store before most people owned a DVD player. They were surprised and elated when launch-day traffic in April 1998 crashed their server and resulted in 150 sales. Today, Netflix has more than 25 million subscribers and annual revenues above $3 billion. Yet long- term success-or even survival-is still far from guaranteed. Journalist Gina Keating recounts the absorbing, fast-paced drama of the company's turbulent rise to the top and its attempt to invent two new kinds of business. First it engaged in a grueling war against video-store behemoth Blockbuster, transforming movie rental forever. Then it jumped into an even bigger battle for online video streaming against Google, Hulu, Amazon, and the big cable companies. Netflix ushered in such innovations as DVD rental by mail, a patented online queue of upcoming rentals, and a recommendation algorithm called Cinematch that proved crucial in its struggle against bigger rivals. Yet for all its success, Netflix is still a polarizing company. Hastings is often heralded as a visionary-he was named Business Person of the Year in 2010 by Fortune-even as he has been called the nation's worst CEO. Netflix also faces disgruntled customers after price increases and other stumbles that could tarnish the brand forever. The quest to become the world's portal for premium video on demand will determine nothing less than the future of entertainment and the Internet. Drawing on extensive new interviews and her years covering Netflix as a financial and entertainment reporter, Keating makes this tale as absorbing as it is important.

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Penguin

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1101601434

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Fast and Fun Watercolor

Painting Techniques, No Drawing Required!

By: Gina Lee Kim

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Fast and Fun Watercolor

Painting Techniques, No Drawing Required!

By: Gina Lee Kim

Take a journey through Gina Lee Kim's watercolor palette--with each chapter representing one of the standard colors found in the color wheel. Learn how to merge watercolor and mixed media together without the stress of having to draw out a composition before getting started. Each chapter will demonstrate a unique project and technique, along with a gallery of inspiring works. You will also learn about the emotional symbolism of each color. • An approachable, stress-free introduction to watercolor; fine drawing skills are not a requirement • Explore each color in the color wheel, while learning about their mixing qualities and the emotional symbolism of colors • Tips and advice on carving out time to create, sharing your work with others, and owning your own voice • 12 step-by-step demonstrations show how to merge watercolor with a bit of mixed media

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1440351546

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Women In Their Beds

Thirty-Five Stories

By: Gina Berriault

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Women In Their Beds

Thirty-Five Stories

By: Gina Berriault

“In these 35 stories, one struggles to find a sentence that is anything less than jewel–box perfect.” —The New York Times Book Review Gina Berriault is known for the complexity and compassion with which she weaves her characters, and her stories are such models of economy that they seem almost telepathic. In this reissue of her collected stories—twenty years after its first publication—with a new introduction by renowned author and devoted Berriault advocate Peter Orner—we see the deft hand of this well–loved master of the short story at its best. Berriault employs her vital sensibility—sometimes subtly ironic and sometimes achingly raw—to touch on the inevitability of suffering and the nature of individuality, daring to see into the essence of our predicaments. What moves us? What dictates our behavior? What alters us? Her writing is spare, evanescent, pulsing with life and shimmering with life's strange hope. Her stories illustrate the depth of her emotional understanding. “Half the women in the world are right now in bed, theirs or somebody else's, whether it's night or day, whether they want to be or not...” With Women in Their Beds, Berriault's prose—moving, honest, and wise—achieves a mastery of the short story form that was in evidence every step of her long career. She was a completely modern writer, blessed with an exquisite sense of the potency of words and the ability to create moments of empathy that are both disturbing and mysteriously amusing.

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Catapult

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1619029723

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State Formation in Japan

Emergence of a 4th-Century Ruling Elite

By: Gina Barnes

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State Formation in Japan

Emergence of a 4th-Century Ruling Elite

By: Gina Barnes

This volume brings together for the first time a significant body of Professor Barnes' scholarly writing on Japanese early state formation. The writings are, in some cases, the only studies of these topics available in English.

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Routledge

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1134384696

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Citing China

Politics, Postmodernism, and World Cinema

By: Gina Marchetti

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Citing China

Politics, Postmodernism, and World Cinema

By: Gina Marchetti

Citing China explores the role film plays in creating a common ground for the exchange of political and aesthetic ideas between China and the rest of the world. It does so by examining the depiction of China in contemporary film, looking at how global filmmakers “cite” China on screen. Author Gina Marchetti’s aim is not to point to how China continues to function as a metaphor or allusion that has little to do with the geopolitical actualities of contemporary China. Rather, she highlights China’s position within global film culture, examining how cinematic quotations link current films to past political movements and unresolved social issues in a continuing multidirectional conversation. Marchetti covers a wide range of cinematic encounters across the China-West divide. She looks closely at specific movements in world film history and at key films that have influenced the way “China” is depicted in global cinema today, from popular entertainment to international art cinema, the DV revolution, video activism, and the emergence of “festival films.” Marchetti first considers contemporary Chinese-language cinema (Edward Yang, Hou Hsiao-Hsien); she then turns to Italian Neorealism and its importance to the Chinese Sixth Generation (Jia Zhangke) and the French New Wave’s ripple effect on filmmakers associated with the Hong Kong New Wave and Taiwan New Cinema (Ann Hui, Evans Chan). As the People’s Republic of China has gained increased global economic clout, filmmakers draw on Euro-American formulae (Bruce Lee, Clara Law) to attract new viewers and define cinematic pleasures for new audiences on the other side of the earth. The book concludes with a consideration of the role film festivals, women filmmakers, and emerging audiences play in the new world of global cinema. Citing China offers a framework for examining cinematic influence as a dynamic and multidirectional process. It is carefully researched, theoretically sophisticated, and animated by detailed and historically nuanced studies of individual films, making clear just how much a part of global film culture today’s China is. The book makes important contributions to debates in transnational film studies, postmodern versus modernist aesthetics and politics, and Asian as well as European art cinema.

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University of Hawaii Press

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0824866606

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Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy

Facilitation, Assessment, and Implementation

By: Gina Musolino,Gail Jensen

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Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy

Facilitation, Assessment, and Implementation

By: Gina Musolino,Gail Jensen

Clinical reasoning is an essential non-negotiable element for all health professionals. The ability of the health professional to demonstrate professional competence, compassion, and accountability depend on a foundation of sound clinical reasoning. The clinical reasoning process needs to bring together knowledge, experience, and understanding of people, the environment, and organizations along with a strong moral compass in making sound decisions and taking necessary actions. While clinical reasoning and the role of mentors has been a focus of the continued growth and development of residency programs in physical therapy, there is a critical need to have a broader, in-depth look at how educators across academic and clinical settings intentionally facilitate the development of clinical reasoning skills across one’s career. Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy: Facilitation, Assessment, and Implementation fills this need by providing a comprehensive and in-depth focus on development of the patient-client management skills of clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making. It takes into account teaching and learning strategies, assessment, and technological applications across the continuum from novice to residents/fellows-in-training, along with academic and clinical faculty for both entry-level and specialist practice. Drs. Gina Maria Musolino and Gail Jensen have designed this comprehensive resource with contributions from professional colleagues. The text centers on life-long learning by encouraging the development of clinical reasoning abilities from professional education through residency education. The aim and scope of the text is directed for physical therapy education, to enhance clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making for developing professionals and post-professionals in both clinical and academic realms, and for the development of clinical and academic faculty. Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy uniquely offers both evidence-based approaches and pragmatic consultation from award-winning authors with direct practice experiences developing and implementing clinical reasoning/clinical decision-making in practice applications for teaching students, residents, patients, and clinical/academic faculty in classrooms, clinics, and through simulation and telehealth. Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Physical Therapy is the first of its kind to address this foundational element for practice that is key for real-world practice and continuing competence as a health care professional. Physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students, faculty, and clinicians will find this to be an invaluable resource to enhance their clinical reasoning and decision making abilities.

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Taylor & Francis

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104013694X

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9781040136942

Kingdoms of Life - Protista (eBook)

By: Gina Hamilton

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Kingdoms of Life - Protista (eBook)

By: Gina Hamilton

Milliken's Kingdoms of Life series is aligned with national science standards and reflects current teaching practices. Each book includes approximately 50 black and white reproducible pages, 12 full-color transparencies (print books) or PowerPoint slides (eBooks), comprehension questions and lab activities for each unit, an answer key, a glossary of bolded terms, a timeline of biological discovery, a laboratory safety guide, as well as a national standards correlation chart. Protista details the structure and behavior of protists — distinguished from monera principally by being composed of so-called "true cells" (eukaryotes), or cells containing a distinct nucleus. Protists can be either unicellular or multicellular and include most algae and some fungi.

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Lorenz Educational Press

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0787783331

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9780787783334

Horror Fiction

An Introduction

By: Gina Wisker

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Horror Fiction

An Introduction

By: Gina Wisker

This is a series of introductory books about different types of writing. One strand of the series focuses on genres such asScience Fiction, Horror, Romance, and Crime, and the other focuses on movements or styles often associated with historicaland cultural locations—Postcolonial, Native American, Scottish, Irish, American Gothic.Authors covered in this volume includeWilliam Peter Blatty, Ira Levine, BramStoker, Shirley Jackson, Angela Carter,Mary Shelley, Stephen King, Anne Rice,and Washington Irving.

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A&C Black

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082641561X

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The Case Writing Workbook

A Self-Guided Workshop

By: Gina Vega

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The Case Writing Workbook

A Self-Guided Workshop

By: Gina Vega

This book offers a modular set of chapters that focus specifically on the challenges related to case writing. Exercises, worksheets, and training activities help guide readers sequentially through the entire process of writing both a case and an instructor’s manual (teaching note). Designed as an individualized workshop to assist case authors to structure their writing, this book combines the easy-to-understand, student-focused language of the first edition with new material covering the latest developments and challenges in the world of case writing. These include: ● A section on writing cases in condensed time frames ● A new module on writing short cases in various formats ● A new module on turning research papers into teaching tools ● A section about growing communities of practice in a university ● An expansion of the student case writing module to include a section on case writing for graduate students ● Twelve new worksheets ● A complete index to facilitate use of the book Finishing all the book’s assignments will result in a complete case and instructor’s manual that can be tested in the classroom and submitted to a conference or journal. The Case Writing Workbook is a must for the shelf of any academic or student conducting qualitative research and looking to enhance their skill set.

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Routledge

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1315455870

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Memoirs of Women Writers, Part II, Volume 5

By: Gina Luria Walker

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Memoirs of Women Writers, Part II, Volume 5

By: Gina Luria Walker

This book is fifth of the six-volume modern scholarly edition on the stories of real women's experiences. Written by the autodidact Mary Hays, it attests to the existence of active, learned and powerful women who produced new knowledge and made genuine contributions to cultural capital.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040233805

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9781040233801

Key Concepts in Postcolonial Literature

By: Gina Wisker

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Key Concepts in Postcolonial Literature

By: Gina Wisker

Key Concepts in Postcolonial Literature provides an overview of the main themes, issues and critical perspectives that have had the greatest effect on postcolonial literatures. Discussing historical, cultural and contextual background, it contains selected work of some of the major writers from this period.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350310352

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9781350310353

The Good Supervisor

Supervising Postgraduate and Undergraduate Research for Doctoral Theses and Dissertations

By: Gina Wisker

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The Good Supervisor

Supervising Postgraduate and Undergraduate Research for Doctoral Theses and Dissertations

By: Gina Wisker

This engaging book outlines effective strategies for supervising students on a wide variety of research projects, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level. It covers each stage of the research journey and provides guidance on working with students to define research topics, select appropriate methodologies, write up theses and prepare for the viva. It also supports supervisors in establishing and maintaining good supervisory practices, and shows how supervisors can help students to help themselves. This will be essential reading for supervisors of undergraduate or postgraduate research projects, dissertations and theses. It is also an ideal resource for student researchers looking to get the most out of their relationship with their supervisor. New to this Edition: - New content on cross-cultural supervision, online distance supervision and sustaining research communities and networks

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137024232

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9781137024237

The Rose Among Thorns

The Daughters of Linolae

By: Gina M. Bovyn

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The Rose Among Thorns

The Daughters of Linolae

By: Gina M. Bovyn

Twenty summers have come and gone since Alina aer Anya first sat upon the throne of Linolae. Peace carried throughout the Realms of Higher Law for many a year, yet evil has a way of brewing when you least expect it. Arwynnia aer Alina, heiress to the throne of Linolae, has been training for the defense of her kingdom since she was a lass. But never did she expect an adversary so soon in her years or one with a secret past involving her mother. While trying to keep her peoples waning faith, as well as her own, from failing, she meets a mysterious ally whos quick in stealing her heart, yet he may not be what he seems. As secrets begin to unravel, will Winnie find it in herself to forgive? Or will evils clandestine plan on gaining the heir to his side be a triumph? With only their faith to lend them hope, the daughters of Linolae must arise.

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WestBow Press

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1449792693

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9781449792695

The Daughters Of Maeve: 50 Irish Women Who Changed World

By: Gina Sigillito

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The Daughters Of Maeve: 50 Irish Women Who Changed World

By: Gina Sigillito

For Hundreds of Years. . .In Ireland and the New World. . . Irish Women Have Made a Difference From ancient times to the present, Irish women have made their mark in times of peace and war, in Ireland and America. With their accomplishments largely ignored by the history books, these extraordinary women have fought for equality, struggled for independence, and met the challenge of nation building. Courageous, passionate, creative, able to stand tall on the battlefield--and in the kitchen--their stories will inspire brave women everywhere, for the daughters of Maeve have achieved remarkable feats against incredible odds. Meet women such as-- Brigid . . . saint and patroness of Ireland Grace O'Malley . . . pirate queen of Connacht Queen Maeve . . . ancient warrior Clara Dillon Darrow . . . suffragist Mother Jones . . . union leader Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy . . . U.S. first lady Sinead O'Connor . . . singer Mary Robinson . . . president of Ireland Maureen O'Hara . . . actress Sandra Day O'Connor . . . Supreme Court justice Maud Gonne . . . Irish revolutionary This indispensable reference will move, instruct, and empower readers to reach for their dreams as they stand on the shoulders of great Irish women. 50 Fascinating Profiles Gina Sigillito has studied Irish history, art, literature, and politics at the Irish Arts Centre, Ireland House at New York University, and Trinity College, Dublin. She has served as a guest host and producer on the Irish radio program Radio Free Éireann and has traveled extensively throughout Ireland. She is co-author of The Wisdom of the Celts, also available from Citadel Press.

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Kensington Publishing Corp.

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0806536098

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9780806536095

Camino Divina—Walking the Divine Way

A Book of Moving Meditations with Likely and Unlikely Saints

By: Gina Marie Mammano

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Camino Divina—Walking the Divine Way

A Book of Moving Meditations with Likely and Unlikely Saints

By: Gina Marie Mammano

Inspired by the ancient spiritual practices of lectio divina and walking meditation, camino divina helps you explore whole new worlds inside yourself as well as re-view the natural world around you by combining mindful walking with inspiring phrases and spiritual exercises. Includes introductions to twelve spiritual luminaries and their work.

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Turner Publishing Company

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1594736294

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Grief by Day

By: Gina Peotter

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Grief by Day

By: Gina Peotter

This book is intended for anyone who has gone through a death of a friend or family member. This could have been a day ago or 30+ years ago. It is for anyone looking to move forward in their healing journey. “Grief By Day” walks you through 90 days of reflection for anyone new to grief, as well as anyone who has been in it a long time. By being open and honest it has the power to heal your way through your grief journey. Also, there are monthly exercises designed to educate and help you take action. This book is a compilation of things I’ve worked through in my own grief, and topics I see over and over with adults I work with that are grieving. For many of us who were taught to keep our emotions at bay, or feel “crazy” because our emotions are all over the place... this book is for you. Honesty will be your best friend throughout this book. If you can really be truthful to what it is that is going on, you have the power to heal through it. You got this, I believe in you! After losing my parent’s when I was in my 20’s, my life completely changed. I’ve also lost my grandparents, lots of aunts and uncles, friends and pets. I dealt with it all by holding everything inside for a long time. It wasn’t until I struggled with massive anxiety, major depression and suicidal thoughts that I started working through my grief. Those seasons in my life were like a rollercoaster, just like the journey of grief. My hope for you, is you work through your grief before it gets to a dark place like mine did.

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Balboa Press

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1982276975

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9781982276973

The Kitchen Marriage

By: Gina Welborn,Becca Whitham

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The Kitchen Marriage

By: Gina Welborn,Becca Whitham

“A good mail-order bride story . . . full of danger, mystery, faith, and delicious cooking” from the authors of The Telegraph Proposal (Hallie Reads). A bright future awaits the women of courage and faith who boldly chase their dreams across the wide-open Montana Territory, prepared to embrace adventure and forge their own destinies . . . When French immigrant Zoe de Fleur is forced out of her position as household cook for a high society New Yorker, the pretty and talented chef seizes an unexpected chance to head west for a new beginning. She pursues what she thinks is a prestigious job in the frontier’s “finest kitchen,” but instead finds herself in a matchmaker’s agency . . . Isaak Gunderson is one of Helena, Montana’s most eligible bachelors, but he’s too focused on running for mayor and his family’s business to think about a wife and family. His twin brother, Jakob, is supposed to be too busy as well, yet sends for a mail-order bride anyway. Isaak doesn’t want to fuel an ongoing rivalry with his twin, but this tempting newcomer can’t be ignored. If only she’d come to Helena a different way and loving her wasn’t a betrayal . . . “A delightful summer read . . . [Fleur] is a character not just of her time but of our time also.”—Historical Novel Society

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339

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Zebra Books

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1420144006

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9781420144000

The Grandest Garden

A Novel

By: Gina L. Carroll

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The Grandest Garden

A Novel

By: Gina L. Carroll

Listed on Hasty Book List's "Most Anticipated Contemporary Fiction of 2024" Bella Fontaine is on her own. Fresh out of college and with the winnings from her first international photography competition, she decides to leave Los Angeles to forge a new life in New York City. But will she be able to overcome the trauma of her childhood and her break from home to make it as a successful artist and professional photographer in a new city? Or will her secrets catch up with her ,and keep her from developing the relationships she needs to make her dreams come true? We meet young Bella just after her tenth birthday, and her grandmothers, Olivette and Miriam, each with a beautiful, mature garden as different from each other as the two gardeners who tend them. As Bella’s homelife begins to unravel, she relies on her grandmother’s gardens as her refuge for stability and belonging. But when Miriam moves in with Olivette in search of healing, the grandmothers bond in a way that makes Bella feel excluded. What happens next sends Bella out into the world before she is ready. The Grandest Garden is a poignant coming-of-age story about the ties that bind us to our people and how to survive when they break.

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Simon and Schuster

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1684632374

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9781684632374

Language Development and Social Interaction in Blind Children

By: Miguel Perez Pereira,Gina Conti-Ramsden

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Language Development and Social Interaction in Blind Children

By: Miguel Perez Pereira,Gina Conti-Ramsden

The Classic Edition of this foundational text includes a new preface from Miguel Pérez-Pereira, examining how the field has developed since first publication. The volume provides an in-depth account of blind children's developing communicative abilities, with particular emphasis on social cognition and language acquisition from infancy to early school age. It provides insights into why the development of blind children may differ from that of sighted children and explores development of "theory of mind" and perspective taking in language learning. It also discusses the caregiver–child interaction, research on early intervention and practical strategies for blind children that can assist parents and practitioners. The up-to-date preface discusses recent neurological research and the comparison between the psychological development of visually impaired and autistic children. Language Development and Social Interaction in Blind Children continues to facilitate dialogue between those interested in the study of typically developing children and those interested in the development of children who are blind, and challenges some widely held beliefs about the development of communication in blind children.

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Harlequin Special Edition May 2014 - Bundle 2 of 2

An Anthology

By: Nancy Robards Thompson,Gina Wilkins,Caro Carson

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Harlequin Special Edition May 2014 - Bundle 2 of 2

An Anthology

By: Nancy Robards Thompson,Gina Wilkins,Caro Carson

Harlequin Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Harlequin Special Edition bundle includes Falling for Fortune by Nancy Robards Thompson, Healed with a Kiss by Gina Wilkins and The Bachelor Doctor’s Bride by Caro Carson. Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin Special Edition!

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1460335740

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The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents)

By: Gina Misiroglu

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The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents)

By: Gina Misiroglu

Kids ask the darndest things . . . and here are the answers—all in one helpful book! Anyone who has ever been a kid, raised a kid, or spent any time with kids knows that asking questions is a critical part of being a kid. Kids have curious minds, and they come up with some very interesting questions. Why do dogs bark? Why is the sky blue? Why do people have to grow old? Questions like these are how kids find out about the world, and these questions deserve answers. But the truth is, adults don’t always know the answers. The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents) comes to the rescue! Written with a child's imagination in mind, this easy-to-understand book is a launching pad for curious young minds and a life raft for parents at wits end. It addresses nearly 800 queries with enough depth and detail to both satisfy the curiosity of persistent young inquisitors and provide parents with a secure sense of a job well done. It'll equip every parent for those difficult, absurd, or sometimes funny questions from their kids, such as … Why do people speak different languages? Why do I cry? How can fish breathe underwater? Can people who die see and talk with living people after they are gone? Why do women in some countries wear veils? How did my life begin? How does a vacuum cleaner pick up dirt? How does my body know to wake up when morning comes? With numerous photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. A launching pad for inquisitive young minds and a life raft for parents who are at their wits’ end, The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents) is a book that every parent needs, and every kid will covet!

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Visible Ink Press

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1578592763

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The Unforgotten Women of the Islamic State

By: Gina Vale

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The Unforgotten Women of the Islamic State

By: Gina Vale

The Unforgotten Women of the Islamic State explores the governance of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organization through the lives and words of local Iraqi, Syrian, and Kurdish women. While the roles and activities of foreign (predominantly Western), pro-IS women have garnered significant attention, the experiences and insights of local civilian populations have been largely overlooked. Drawing on the testimonies of 63 local Sunni Muslim and Yazidi women, Gina Vale exposes the group's intra-gender stratified system of governance. Eligibility for the group's protection, security, 'citizenship', and entrance into the (semi-)public sphere were not universal, but required convergence with the gender norms of IS, through permanent erasure or at least temporary disguise of certain markers of difference. In some cases, this was directed by a pre-meditated 'divide and conquer' strategy, while in others, it manifested as unregulated violences at the hands of individual group members, including women. The structure follows the trajectory of IS's increasing control over its 'citizens' and captive populations: its militarization of society; imposition of law and order; provision of goods and services; and intervention in civilians' private lives. Analysis of diverse first-hand accounts and the group's documentation reveals that the presence, exclusion, and victimization of local civilian women were necessary to the functioning and legitimation of IS's 'caliphate' project, and the supremacy of affiliated men - and women. As a fledgling proto-state, IS needed local Iraqi, Syrian, and Kurdish women. Though far from represented or protected, they were by no means forgotten.

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Oxford University Press

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0198922051

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Dry as Rain

By: Gina Holmes

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Dry as Rain

By: Gina Holmes

2012 Christy Award finalist, Contemporary standalone category. From the bestselling author of Crossing Oceans comes a powerfully moving story that tests the limits of love’s forgiveness. Like many marriages, Eric and Kyra Yoshida’s has fallen apart slowly, one lost dream and misunderstanding at a time, until the ultimate betrayal finally pushes them beyond reconciliation. Just when it looks like forgive and forget is no longer an option, a car accident gives Eric the second chance of a lifetime. A concussion causes his wife to forget details of her life, including the chasm between them. No one knows when—or if—Kyra’s memory will return, but Eric seizes the opportunity to win back the woman he’s never stopped loving.

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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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1414365446

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Love Another Day

By: Gina Robinson

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Love Another Day

By: Gina Robinson

CIA agent Tate Cox works alone. Everyone knows that. And when the object of his mission is to seduce a pretty RIOT agent for valuable technology, bringing his ex-wife Malene along seems like an especially disastrous idea. But no one bucks Agency orders, not even capable, confident Tate. Flirting with the enemy is in the job description-but falling for his sexy, sassy ex all over again is an unexpected complication. After working for years on cover stories and logistics, Mal has longed for the chance to try her skills at fieldwork. But posing as "Professor" Tate Cox's graduate student girlfriend at the Cheltenham Festival of Science? Hardly a dream assignment. Yet when gorgeous Tate turns on the charm, Mal can't help wondering if she let the real thing go much too soon"--P. [4] of cover.

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Macmillan

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1250033012

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Mountain Christmas Brides

Nine Historical Novellas Celebrate Faith and Love in the Rocky Mountains

By: Mildred Colvin,Mary Davis,Susan Page Davis,Lena Nelson Dooley,Darlene Franklin,Debby Lee,Tamela Hancock Murray,Carrie Turansky,Gina Welborn

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Mountain Christmas Brides

Nine Historical Novellas Celebrate Faith and Love in the Rocky Mountains

By: Mildred Colvin,Mary Davis,Susan Page Davis,Lena Nelson Dooley,Darlene Franklin,Debby Lee,Tamela Hancock Murray,Carrie Turansky,Gina Welborn

Celebrating Faith and Love in the Historic Rocky Mountains From a Wyoming ranch in 1880, to a logging camp in Washington Territory in the late 1800s, to Denver, Colorado, in 1913, meet nine couples who find that Christmas is the perfect time for climbing to the heights of romance. Watch as their faith and courage propel them through challenges that come with mountain winters to cozy fireside celebrations that lead to lasting proclamations of love. Penned by an exclusive selection of Christian fiction authors—including Susan Page Davis, Vickie McDonough, and Carrie Turansky—this collection of nine romances is one to treasure.

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Barbour Publishing

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1634099761

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The Postgraduate Research Handbook

Succeed with your MA, MPhil, EdD and PhD

By: Gina Wisker

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The Postgraduate Research Handbook

Succeed with your MA, MPhil, EdD and PhD

By: Gina Wisker

This lively and rigorous book provides guidance on planning and conducting postgraduate research. Divided into four parts, each of which looks at a different stage of the process, it covers everything from choosing a research area and selecting appropriate methodologies to analysing data and learning from feedback. Chapters contain both active and reflective tasks to help readers develop the skills needed to produce a high-quality dissertation or thesis and offer supportive advice on establishing successful working relationships with supervisors and peers. Clear and accessible in its approach, this book is an indispensable introduction to successful research for postgraduates of all disciplines. New to this Edition: - Fully revised and improved sections on methodology, theorising, engaging with the literature and life after research - Additional guidance on developing soft skills, such as communication and time management, and becoming an active member of the academic community

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0230364942

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The House Where Death Lives

By: Alex Brown,Nova Ren Suma,Gina Chen,Traci Chee,Linsey Miller,Rosiee Thor,Courtney Gould,Kay Costales,Liz Hull,Shelly Page,Justine Pucella Winans,Sandra Proudman,C.L. McCollum,Nora Elghazzawi,Tori Bovalino,G. Haron Davis

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The House Where Death Lives

A dance to the death. A girl who’s just as monstrous as H.H. Holmes. A hallway that’s constantly changing—and hungry. All of these stories exist in the same place—within the frame of a particular house that isn’t bound by the laws of time and space. Following in the footsteps of dark/horror-filled YA anthologies like His Hideous Heart and Slasher Girls and Monster Boys, and Netflix’s ground-breaking adaptation of The Haunting of Hill House, this YA speculative fiction anthology explores how the permanence of a home can become a space of transition and change for both the inhabitants and the creatures who haunt them. Each story in the anthology will focus on a different room in the house and feature unique takes on monsters from a wide array of cultural traditions. Whether it’s a demonic Trickster, a water-loving Rusalka, or a horrifying, baby-imitating Tiyanak, there’s bound to be something sinister lurking in the shadows.

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New York Cityscapes

Seven Top Photographers Explore the Classic Landmarks & Hidden Spaces

By: Peter Alessandria,Bill Bernal,Gina Brake,Viktor Buriak,Max Guliani,Jason Risorto,Karine Sayegh

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New York Cityscapes

Seven Top Photographers Explore the Classic Landmarks & Hidden Spaces

By: Peter Alessandria,Bill Bernal,Gina Brake,Viktor Buriak,Max Guliani,Jason Risorto,Karine Sayegh

New York City holds a special place in the hearts of its residents, but also in the imaginations of people from around the world. From the Statue of Liberty, to the Empire State Building, to the Brooklyn Bridge, New York’s landmarks are as familiar to most of us as our own backyards. Its streets and neighborhoods have become a shorthand for ideas like luxury (Park Avenue, Fifth Avenue), excellence in performance (Broadway, Carnegie Hall), and even an artistic/creative lifestyle (Soho). In this book, Peter Alessandria presents his favorite New York images, including his own personal photography and images created by six top shooters who have made their names on today’s most popular photo-sharing site, Instagram. Packed with bold, colorful, inventive images, this book provides a fresh look at New York’s classic beauty and ever-evolving character!

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Amherst Media, Inc

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1682033813

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Hope in a Corner of My Heart

A Healing Journey Through the Dream-Logical World of Inner Metaphors

By: Gina Campbell

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Hope in a Corner of My Heart

A Healing Journey Through the Dream-Logical World of Inner Metaphors

By: Gina Campbell

Julia received the call every parent dreads: her daughter Barbara has been killed in a car accident. Still reeling from her loss months later, Julia embarks on a fascinating journey into her inner world of metaphors, uncovering wounds both new and old that she must heal before she can embrace living again. Read the actual transcripts of Julia’s twelve sessions with her counselor Gina Campbell, whose comments from the facilitator’s chair reveal how uncovering the metaphors that deepen Julia’s self-exploration open her to new possibilities and healing. Campbell uses Clean Language—a questioning method developed by innovative coach and counselor David Grove that gives voice to the subconscious mind's healing wisdom. A deep respect for Julia’s self-directed journey shines through Campbell’s patient questions that lead to surprisingly profound discoveries. Each chapter of Hope in a Corner of My Heart includes an activity with the same Clean Language questions used to guide Julia so you can take your own journey to get to better know your best self.

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Balboa Press

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So It Begins

By: Gina Maria

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So It Begins

By: Gina Maria

A holocaust is coming to Earth in the form of a deadly virusone that will bring pandemonium and disaster to all. To survive, a wealthy billionaire named Simion builds a gigantic complex in the side of a mountain. He becomes a modern-day Noah, bringing in two of each living creature and providing protection for all those working on the top-secret project. When the day of reckoning arrives, one of Simions key people, Zack, is home attending to his fathers funeral. Too far away to make it to the complex, Zack has no choice but to stay put and watch the destruction around him. Incredibly, Zack discovers he is immune to the virus. He finds six other survivors, and the small group is determined to stay alive, no matter the obstacles they face. The group begins the long, arduous journey to find the compound, but as the years pass and Zack grows more and more confused as to its exact location, hope begins to run out. Yet before his death, Zack passes on the information to his children; now it is up to them to find Simions complex. Only then will the future of the world be secure. Unique in scope, So It Begins is a riveting tale of how one individuals foresight and intellect becomes mankinds last hope.

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Trafford Publishing

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1426958854

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