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Archaeology of East Asia

The Rise of Civilization in China, Korea and Japan

By: Gina L. Barnes

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Archaeology of East Asia

The Rise of Civilization in China, Korea and Japan

By: Gina L. Barnes

Archaeology of East Asia constitutes an introduction to social and political development from the Palaeolithic to 8th-century early historic times. It takes a regional view across China, Korea, Japan and their peripheries that is unbounded by modern state lines. This viewpoint emphasizes how the region drew on indigenous developments and exterior stimuli to produce agricultural technologies, craft production, political systems, religious outlooks and philosophies that characterize the civilization of historic and even modern East Asia. This book is a complete rewrite and update of The Rise of Civilization in East Asia, first published in 1993. It incorporates the many theoretical, technical and factual advances of the last two decades, including DNA, gender, and isotope studies, AMS radiocarbon dating and extensive excavation results. Readers of that first edition will find the same structure and topic progression. While many line drawings have been retained, new color illustrations abound. Boxes and Appendices clarify and add to the understanding of unfamiliar technologies. For those seeking more detail, the Appendices also provide case studies that take intimate looks at particular data and current research. The book is suitable for general readers, East Asian historians and students, archaeology students and professionals. Praise for The Rise of Civilization in East Asia: “… the best English introduction to the archaeology of East Asia … brilliantly integrates the three areas into a broad regional context.” Prof. Mark Hudson

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Oxbow Books

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1785700715

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9781785700712

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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9781134384693

Hong Kong Screenscapes

From the New Wave to the Digital Frontier

By: Esther M. K. Cheung,Gina Marchetti,See-Kam Tan

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Hong Kong Screenscapes

From the New Wave to the Digital Frontier

By: Esther M. K. Cheung,Gina Marchetti,See-Kam Tan

Global connections and screen innovations converge in Hong Kong cinema. Energized by transnational images and human flows from China and Asia, Hong Kong's commercial filmmakers and independent pioneers have actively challenged established genres and narrative conventions to create a cultural space independent of Hollywood. The circulation of Hong Kong films through art house and film festival circuits, as well as independent DVDs and galleries and internet sites, reveals many differences within global cultural distributions, as well as distinctive tensions between experimental media artists and traditional screen architects. Coving the contributions of Hong Kong New Wave directors such as Wong Karwai, Stanley Kwan, Ann Hui, Patrick Tam, and Tsui Hark, the volume links their spirit of innovation to work by independent, experimental, and documentary filmmakers, including Fruit Chan, Tammy Cheung, Evans Chan, Yau Ching and digital artist Isaac Leung. Within an interdisciplinary frame that highlights issues of political marginalization, censorship, sexual orientation, gender hierarchies, "flexible citizenship" and local/global identities, this book speaks to scholars and students within as well as beyond the field of Hong Kong cinema. Esther M.K. Cheung is chair of the Department of Comparative Literature and director of the Center for the Study of Globalization and Cultures (CSGC) at the University of Hong Kong. Gina Marchetti teaches in the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Hong Kong. Tan See-Kam presently works and researches at the University of Macau.

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Hong Kong University Press

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9888028561

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9789888028566

Archaeology and History of Toraijin

Human, Technological, and Cultural Flow from the Korean Peninsula to the Japanese Archipelago c. 800 BC–AD 600

By: Song-nai Rhee,C. Melvin Aikens,Gina L. Barnes

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Archaeology and History of Toraijin

Human, Technological, and Cultural Flow from the Korean Peninsula to the Japanese Archipelago c. 800 BC–AD 600

By: Song-nai Rhee,C. Melvin Aikens,Gina L. Barnes

In light of the recently uncovered archaeological data and ancient historical records, this book offers an overview of the 14 centuries-long Toraijin story, from c. 800~600 BC to AD 600, exploring the fundamental role these immigrants, mainly from the Korean Peninsula, played in the history of the Japanese archipelago during this formative period.

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Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

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1789699673

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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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0824866576

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9780824866570

Dialect and Nationalism in China, 1860–1960

By: Gina Anne Tam

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Dialect and Nationalism in China, 1860–1960

By: Gina Anne Tam

Analyzes how fangyan (local Chinese languages or dialects) were central to the creation of modern Chinese nationalism.

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Cambridge University Press

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110847828X

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9781108478281

State Formation in Korea

Emerging Elites

By: Gina Barnes

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State Formation in Korea

Emerging Elites

By: Gina Barnes

This volume brings together for the first time a significant body of Professor Barnes' scholarly writing on early Korean state formation, integrated so that successive topics form a coherent overview of the problems and solutions in peninsular state formation.

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Routledge

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1136841040

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Aquarium

Owner's Guide

By: Gina Sandford

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Aquarium

Owner's Guide

By: Gina Sandford

This comprehensive guide is packed with vibrant, full color pictures and essential information on creating, stocking, and maintaining a home aquarium. It enables enthusiaists, from novice to longtime owners, to make informed choices about types of fish, water, and aquarium environments.

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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

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0789446146

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9780789446145

The Prunella Pearce Mysteries Books One to Three

Murders at the Winterbottom Women's Institute, Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel, and Murders at the Rookery Grange Retreat

By: Gina Kirkham

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The Prunella Pearce Mysteries Books One to Three

Murders at the Winterbottom Women's Institute, Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel, and Murders at the Rookery Grange Retreat

By: Gina Kirkham

The first three “warm, cozy crime capers” in the witty series starring a librarian turned detective by the author of the Constable Mavis Upton novels (Jill’s Book Cafe). This three-in-one volume includes: Murders at the Winterbottom Women’s Institute Librarian Prunella Pearce has begun a new life in the village of Winterbottom, where there’s little social life to be had aside from the meetings of the Winterbottom Women’s Institute. But excitement ensues when the group is due to elect a new president—and the nominees begin dropping like flies . . . Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel Prunella and her friends are spending Halloween at an old estate that’s been converted into a hotel. But between a mysterious impostor and some dead bodies, Pru realizes they may need a little assistance from her detective associate to crack the case . . . Murders at the Rookery Grange Retreat Pru is preparing for her wedding. But after one of her friends suffers a suspicious accident at a rest home, she is on alert. And when one of the residents is asphyxiated with a pillow, no one can rest easy . . .

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Open Road Media

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1504093585

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9781504093583

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 Books

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1496729366

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1,000 Ideas for Decorating Cupcakes, Cookies & Cakes

By: Sandra Salamony,Gina M. Brown

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1,000 Ideas for Decorating Cupcakes, Cookies & Cakes

By: Sandra Salamony,Gina M. Brown

A sugar-coated feast for the eyes and the imaginationâ€”this exciting 1,000 collection presents glorious full-color photographs of beautiful, outrageous, and deliciously decorated desserts, from extravagant wedding and birthday cakes to cupcakes and cookies that are miniature works of art. Like all of the books in our 1,000 series, this is not an instructional book, rather, it is a visual showcase designed to provide endless inspiration for anyone who loves decorative baking and entertaining.

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Quarry Books

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1610581075

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9781610581073

The Parting Glass

By: Gina Marie Guadagnino

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The Parting Glass

By: Gina Marie Guadagnino

“Downton Abbey meets Gangs of New York…a gem of a novel to be inhaled in one gulp” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author) about a devoted maid whose secretive world is about to be ripped apart at the seams—a lush and evocative debut set in 19th-century New York that’s perfect for fans of Sarah Waters’s Fingersmith and Emma Donoghue’s Slammerkin. By day, Mary Ballard is dutiful lady’s maid to Charlotte Walden, a wealthy and accomplished belle of New York City high society. But Charlotte would never trust Mary again if she knew the truth about her devoted servant’s past. On her nights off, Mary sheds her persona as prim and proper lady’s maid to reveal her true self—Irish exile Maire O’Farren. She finds release from her frustration in New York’s gritty underworld—in the arms of a prostitute and as drinking companion to a decidedly motley crew consisting of members of a dangerous secret society. Meanwhile, Charlotte has a secret of her own—she’s having an affair with a stable groom, unaware that her lover is actually Mary’s own brother. When the truth of both women’s double lives begins to unravel, Mary is left to face the consequences. Forced to choose between loyalty to her brother and loyalty to Charlotte, between society’s respect and true freedom, Mary finally learns that her fate lies in her hands alone. A captivating historical fiction of 19th century upstairs/downstairs New York City, The Parting Glass examines sexuality, race, and social class in ways that feel startlingly familiar and timely. A perfectly paced, romantically charged “story of the sumptuous world of the privileged and the precarious, difficult environs of the immigrant working poor is highlighted by vibrant characters and a well-paced plot, which will pull readers into the tangled tale” (Publishers Weekly).

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Atria Books

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1501198424

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9781501198427

Violet Made of Thorns

By: Gina Chen

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Violet Made of Thorns

By: Gina Chen

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A darkly enchanting fantasy about a lying witch, a cursed prince, and a sinister prophecy that ignites their doomed destinies—perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince. “Everything you want from an enemies-to-lovers fantasy starring morally gray characters.”—BuzzFeed Violet is a prophet and a liar, influencing the royal court with her cleverly phrased—and not always true—divinations. Honesty is for suckers, like the oh-so-not charming Prince Cyrus, who plans to strip Violet of her official role once he’s crowned at the end of the summer—unless Violet does something about it. But when the king asks her to falsely prophesy Cyrus's love story for an upcoming ball, Violet awakens a dreaded curse, one that will end in either damnation or salvation for the kingdom—all depending on the prince’s choice of future bride. Violet faces her own choice: Seize an opportunity to gain control of her own destiny, no matter the cost, or give in to the ill-fated attraction that’s growing between her and Cyrus. Violet’s wits may protect her in the cutthroat court, but they can't change her fate. And as the boundary between hatred and love grows ever thinner with the prince, Violet must untangle a wicked web of deceit in order to save herself and the kingdom—or doom them all.

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Ember

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0593427564

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9780593427569

The Contented Pregnancy

By: Charlotte Chaliha,Gina Ford

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The Contented Pregnancy

By: Charlotte Chaliha,Gina Ford

Discovering that you are about to become a mum is one of life's most joyful moments. This indispensable guide from Gina Ford and consultant obstetrician Dr Charlotte Chaliha provides mums-to-be with the practical, reassuring and down-to-earth advice they need for a calm and contented pregnancy. Includes: - a month by month guide to the growth of your baby and your changing body - up-to-date guidance on nutrition, exercise and health - advice on preparing your home and lifestyle for a new arrival - how to prepare yourself for labour and birth - what to expect in the first few weeks with your baby The Contented Pregnancy is the essential guide to enjoying a relaxed pregnancy and giving your baby the very best start in life.

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Random House

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1448118476

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9781448118472

Girls Like Us

Reclaiming Our Adolescence Through Poem, Stories, & Words of Wisdom

By: Gina Misiroglu

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Girls Like Us

Reclaiming Our Adolescence Through Poem, Stories, & Words of Wisdom

By: Gina Misiroglu

We all have moments from childhood that have molded our perceptions of ourselves and our lives. In Girls Like Us forty accomplished and influential women share these tender and uplifting moments from their own childhoods and teenage years. Isabel Allende tells of her parents' priceless gift in encouraging her to express her creativity; Faye Wattleton describes how a checkered and difficult childhood shaped her into the determined leader she is today; novelist Amy Tan explores the life of a young girl and her relationship to her mother in The Joy Luck Club. The book includes photographs of some of the contributors at the age they appear in their stories, as well as brief biographies of each. Girls Like Us celebrates the poignant coming-of-age moments experienced by prominent women of this century. This book is a great anthology for everyone wishing to cultivate and remember what it is to be young again.

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New World Library

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1577310845

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9781577310846

A NASCAR Holiday 2

Miracle Season\Season of Dreams\Taking Control\The Natural

By: Pamela Britton,Gina Wilkins,Ken Casper,Abby Gaines

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A NASCAR Holiday 2

Miracle Season\Season of Dreams\Taking Control\The Natural

By: Pamela Britton,Gina Wilkins,Ken Casper,Abby Gaines

Miracle Season by Pamela Britton Former NASCAR driver Mike Morgan didn't believe in miracles—until Maggie Taylor. Now he's entered the biggest race of his life…the one to win her heart! Season of Dreams by Gina Wilkins Tom Wyatt's racing year has taken a toll on his romance with Melissa Hampton. But it turns out that love is the real driving force in his life. Taking Control by Ken Casper Aidan O'Keefe doesn't like sharing his team with Ellie Satterfield So he's as surprised as she is that he'll do anything to stop her from selling out…even pursue her! The Natural by Abby Gaines When Danny Cruise appears at her animal clinic, Madison Beale is convinced it's nothing more than a publicity stunt. Until Danny changes her mind with a kiss under the mistletoe.

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Harlequin

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1460303172

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9781460303177

Fundamentals of Case and Caseload Management

Skills for Rehabilitation Practice

By: Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, PhD, CRC, CFLE,Gina Oswald, PhD, CRC, LPC

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Fundamentals of Case and Caseload Management

Skills for Rehabilitation Practice

By: Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, PhD, CRC, CFLE,Gina Oswald, PhD, CRC, LPC

Helps rehabilitation students and professionals successfully navigate the intricacies of case and caseload management in collaborative settings Brimming with valuable information, this is the only comprehensive text to spotlight the managerial aspects of case and caseload management in rehabilitation counseling. Anchored in real-world practice, proven strategies, and current research, it delivers the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively manage cases and caseloads to provide the best possible support and services. The unique and integrated approach to education and professional development facilitates an interdisciplinary environment that supports effective and efficient decisions within a collaborative process. The text presents techniques for assessing the complexity and urgency of cases for appropriate prioritization along with strategies for streamlining case management processes, improving efficiency, and averting bottlenecks. It describes an improved management model with new terminology, caseload tools, and techniques developed within varied domains of rehabilitation. Additionally, the book focuses on methods for judiciously allocating resources, fostering effective communication and collaboration, time management, tips for efficient documentation and record-keeping, technological aids for streamlining workflow, ethical considerations, and risk management. It supports the ongoing needs of both in-person academic and online learning programs and can be implemented in flexible formats including courses, self-directed study, on-the-job training, and professional development. Students will benefit from Putting It into Practice sections, abundant case studies, and chapter discussion questions throughout the text. Instructors will also welcome an Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and chapter PowerPoints. Key Features: Weaves multicultural concepts and best practices throughout the text Offers insights and practical tips on fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams Focuses on the varied roles of rehabilitation professionals Provides unique chapters dedicated to the future of professional practice and to ethical practice in caseload management Helps students to think critically with Putting It into Practice sections Includes learning objectives, chapter introductions and summaries, and discussion questions in every chapter

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Springer Publishing Company

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082615963X

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9780826159632

Blood Highway

A Novel

By: Gina Wohlsdorf

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Blood Highway

A Novel

By: Gina Wohlsdorf

“A sensational hard-boiled thriller as tough and uncompromising as its main character, Rainy Cain. Don’t miss this.”—Lee Child, bestselling author of The Midnight Line Meet Rainy Cain, a tough, smart seventeen-year-old whose primary instinct is survival. That instinct is tested when her life is upended by the sudden appearance of her father, Sam, who she thought was long dead, but instead had been in prison for his part in an armored truck robbery gone murderously wrong. Now escaped and on the run, he kidnaps Rainy, who he is convinced knows where the money from the robbery, never recovered, is hidden. Accompanied by a henchman with secret motives of his own, they set off on a cross-country dash to Big Sur, where Sam suspects his late wife stashed the cash. On their heels is a Minneapolis cop intent on bringing Rainy safely home. It is an odyssey that will push Rainy to the limits of endurance, and that will keep readers guessing until the very end. What does Rainy really know—and what is she willing to sacrifice in order to live?

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Hachette+ORM

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1616208813

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9781616208813

The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook

The 75 Best Healthy Recipes for Your Air Fryer

By: Gina Homolka,Heather K. Jones, R.D.

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The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook

The 75 Best Healthy Recipes for Your Air Fryer

By: Gina Homolka,Heather K. Jones, R.D.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From bestselling author Gina Homolka comes the must-have air fryer cookbook, featuring 75 quick and easy recipes that deliver on Skinnytaste’s signature “light on calories, big on flavor” promise. Gina Homolka is beloved for her incredible recipes that transform your favorite, comforting foods into healthy, low-cal dishes with tons of flavor. Now she brings her expertise to the game-changing air fryer appliance. Using high-powered, super-hot circulating air like a convection oven, air fryers crisp up your favorite "fried" foods with barely any oil needed. Cook times are shorter than traditional oven methods and the process requires little clean-up. In The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook, Gina shares 75 of her best recipes that work in every type of air fryer, including basket models and countertop ovens with air fryer settings. You'll of course find crave-worthy recipes for traditionally fried foods, such as Chicken-Vegetable Spring Rolls, Crispy Coconut Shrimp, Za’atar Chickpeas, and Pickle-Brined Chicken Tenders, but Gina also shows you how versatile the appliance can be. Perfectly roasted meats and vegetables like Korean Pork Lettuce Wraps, Roasted Fish with Lemon-Almond Crumbs, Sugar and Spice Acorn Squash, and Charred Sesame Green Beans, along with baked goods like Homemade Bagels and Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing, are all executed beautifully in the compact air fryer. For those of us with a sweet tooth, The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook even offers low-cal desserts, including Churros, Very Berry Mini Pie, and Baked Apples with Streusel Topping. Many dishes are vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto-friendly—all called out with helpful icons—and every recipe includes nutritional information (with the most up-to-date Weight Watchers points found on the blog).

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Clarkson Potter

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198482564X

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9781984825643

In the Land of Believers

An Outsider's Extraordinary Journey into the Heart of the Evangelical Church

By: Gina Welch

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In the Land of Believers

An Outsider's Extraordinary Journey into the Heart of the Evangelical Church

By: Gina Welch

An undercover exploration of the world of evangelicals, offering an extraordinary behind-the-scenes look at the faithful Ever since evangelical Christians rose to national prominence, mainstream America has tracked their every move with a nervous eye. But in spite of this vigilance, our understanding hasn't gone beyond the caricatures. Who are evangelicals, really? What are they like in private, and what do they want? Is it possible that beneath the differences in culture and language, church and party, we might share with them some common purpose? To find out, Gina Welch, a young secular Jew from Berkeley, joined Jerry Falwell's Thomas Road Baptist Church. Over the course of nearly two years, Welch immersed herself in the life and language of the devout: she learned to interpret the world like an evangelical, weathered the death of Falwell, and embarked on a mission trip to Alaska intended to save one hundred souls. Alive to the meaning behind the music and the mind behind the slogans, Welch recognized the allure of evangelicalism, even for the godless, realizing that the congregation met needs and answered questions she didn't know she had. What emerges is a riveting account of a skeptic's transformation from uninformed cynicism to compassionate understanding, and a rare view of how evangelicals see themselves. Revealing their generosity and hopefulness, as well as their prejudice and exceptionalism, In the Land of Believers is a call for comprehending, rather than dismissing, the impassioned believers who have become so central a force in American life.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1429944714

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9781429944717

Christmas Cookie Contest in a Box

Everything You Need to Host a Christmas Cookie Contest

By: Gina Hyams

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Christmas Cookie Contest in a Box

Everything You Need to Host a Christmas Cookie Contest

By: Gina Hyams

A festive kit that “brings aspiring bakers, die-hard cookie lovers and anyone who adores cookie swaps together for a fun holiday experience” (MassLive.com). Christmas Cookie Contest in a Box has everything you need to host your own contest! It includes a link to download, customize, and print scorecards, judge badges, place cards, and prize ribbons. The accompanying handbook includes recipes from passionate, talented, professional, and semiprofessional bakers, along with photos of the cookies and personal stories behind these special cookie recipes. Showcasing a dozen winning Christmas cookie recipes, along with cookie swap tips from an expert baker, the book has chapters on a brief history of Christmas cookies, how to run the cookie contest, the art of judging a contest, baking tips, and a cookie tunes playlist. Recipes include: Berlinerkranser by Jessie Oleson, author of CakeSpy Presents Sweet Treats for a Sugar-Filled Life Pistachio Butter Cookies by Stacy Adimando, author of The Cookiepedia: Mixing, Baking, and Reinventing the Classics Chai-Spiced Meltaway Cookies by Jodi Liano. director of the San Francisco Cooking School Vegan Orange Ginger Cookies by Lorena Novak Bull, author of The Everything® Vegan Baking Cookbook Smile Cookies by Cindy Mushet, author of Baking Kids Love Gingersnap Thumbprints with Cranberry-Apricot Filling by Julia M. Usher, author of Cookie Swap and Ultimate Cookies Minty Chocolate Rounds by Valerie Peterson, author of Cookie Craft and Cookie Craft Christmas

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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1449423868

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9781449423865

The Lady Meets Her Match

By: Gina Conkle

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The Lady Meets Her Match

By: Gina Conkle

This self-made man has met his match Wealthy bachelor Cyrus Ryland usually commands respect—except for the mysterious beauty he meets at his masked ball. A night of flirtation and dancing should soften her, but when the clock strikes midnight, the lady vanishes, leaving behind a single shoe. Because this Cinderella doesn’t want her shoe back Cyrus is sure he’s been duped and vows to scour all of London to find her. Little does he know that not only does independent shopkeeper Claire Mayhew not want to be found, but she wants nothing to do with him at all...

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1641972637

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Liz Phair's Exile in Guyville

By: Gina Arnold

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Liz Phair's Exile in Guyville

By: Gina Arnold

Although Exile in Guyville was celebrated as one of the year's top records by Spin and the New York Times, it was also, to some, an abomination: a mockery of the Rolling Stones' most revered record and a rare glimpse into the psyche of a shrewd, independent, strong young woman. For these crimes, Liz Phair was run out of her hometown of Chicago, enduring a flame war perpetrated by writers who accused her of being boring, inauthentic, and even a poor musician. With Exile in Guyville, Phair spoke for all the girls who loved the world of indie rock but felt deeply unwelcome there. Like all great works of art, Exile was a harbinger of the shape of things to come: Phair may have undermined the male ego, but she also unleashed a new female one. For the sake of all the female artists who have benefited from her work-from Sleater-Kinney to Lana Del Rey and back again-it's high time we go back to Guyville.

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1623567238

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Skinnytaste Fast and Slow

Knockout Quick-Fix and Slow Cooker Recipes: A Cookbook

By: Gina Homolka,Heather K. Jones, R.D.

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Skinnytaste Fast and Slow

Knockout Quick-Fix and Slow Cooker Recipes: A Cookbook

By: Gina Homolka,Heather K. Jones, R.D.

80+ Under 30 Minute Dishes and 60 Slow Cooker Recipes The easiest, tastiest, most convenient healthy recipes—ever! With Skinnytaste Fast and Slow, you can get a nutritious, flavor-packed, figure-friendly meal—complete with a flourless chocolate brownie made in a slow cooker—on the table any night of the week. Gina Homolka, founder of the widely adored blog Skinnytaste, shares 140 dishes that come together in a snap—whether in a slow cooker or in the oven or on the stovetop. Favorites include: Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling Soup Korean-Style Beef Tacos Spicy Harissa Lamb Ragu Peach-Strawberry Crumble Under 30 Minutes Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp and Feta Pizza-Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups Grilled Cheese with Havarti, Brussels Sprouts, and Apple Cauliflower “Fried” Rice Each recipe includes nutritional information, which can help you take steps toward weight and health goals, and many dishes are vegetarian, gluten-free, and freezer-friendly—all called out with helpful icons. Gina’s practical advice for eating well and 120 color photos round out this indispensable cookbook. (Please note that nutritional information is provided with every recipe, but the most up-to-date Weight Watchers points can be found at skinnytaste online.)

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Clarkson Potter

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0553459619

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Kept by the Viking

By: Gina Conkle

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Kept by the Viking

By: Gina Conkle

Loyalty to the Brotherhood comes before all. Including women. Formidable Viking leader Rurik knows the law. His loyalty to the Forgotten Sons is his bond, and no woman will threaten what he’s built from the ground up. But the Sons are a roving band of Vikings, and Rurik is growing restless—so when Normandy’s chieftain offers land, the proposal intrigues him. And the sultry Parisian thrall he finds in his tent intrigues him even more… Safira is cunning and clever and full of secrets. Rurik’s men have no interest in securing her safe passage home, but, piqued with lust, Rurik views Safira’s wiles as a captivating challenge—one he’s determined to conquer, even if lying with her is as defiant as it is inevitable. Traveling with Safira has been a fantasy come true—what started as lust is quickly turning to the kind of partnership Rurik could never have dreamed. But their arrival in foreign lands marks a new chapter, one that demands a Viking wife. With impossible decisions to be made, Rurik’s alliances are fraying, and past promises may not be enough to save him from having to betray those he’s sworn loyalty to—including Safira. This book is approximately 83,000 words One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise! Edited by Stephanie Doig

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1488081174

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Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel

By: Gina Kirkham

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Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel

By: Gina Kirkham

“Laugh out loud . . . I flew through it . . . I was totally hooked.” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars A sleuthing librarian and her friends spend Halloween at a generations-old estate where they discover murder runs in the family . . . Prunella Pearce, Bree, and the other ladies of the Winterbottom Women’s Institute are planning to spend Halloween at the Montgomery Hall Hotel murder-mystery weekend—just as the historical venue’s past comes back to haunt it. The hotel is now in the incapable hands of Tarragon Montgomery, with its faltering finances overseen by elderly matriarch Cecily. Meanwhile, the local actress hired to play Psychic Selma for the weekend has been replaced by an impostor. But who is she, and what is her agenda? Pru and Bree have some experience solving mysteries, but as Montgomery Hall is engulfed by a storm and the bodies start piling up, they may need a little assistance from Pru’s delectable detective, Andy Barnes, in order to crack the case . . .

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1504081544

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Harlequin Superromance April 2017 Box Set

An Anthology

By: Janice Kay Johnson,Janet Lee Nye,Lisa Dyson,Gina Wilkins

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Harlequin Superromance April 2017 Box Set

An Anthology

By: Janice Kay Johnson,Janet Lee Nye,Lisa Dyson,Gina Wilkins

Harlequin® Superromance brings you a collection of four new novels, available now! Experience powerful relationships that deliver a strong emotional punch and a guaranteed happily ever after. This Superromance box set includes: PLAIN REFUGE by Janice Kay Johnson Rebecca Holt knows she should’ve gone straight to the police with the evidence she found incriminating her ex in murder, but two attempts on her life send her and her young son deep into hiding with extended family among the Amish in rural Missouri. If she’s found, she has nothing left to hide behind. Unless county sheriff Daniel Byler can protect her…despite her lies. BOSS MEETS HER MATCH The Cleaning Crew by Janet Lee Nye Financial manager Lena Reyes worked hard to get where she is, and she pulled her matchmaking family out of poverty right along with her. So she doesn’t know what to think of her newest client, trust-fund baby Charles Beaumont Matthews the Fifth. Matt. A dangerously sexy artist who could sweep a boss right off her feet if she wasn’t careful… THE BABY ARRANGEMENT by Lisa Dyson Bree Tucker’s company is her everything. So when she becomes pregnant after a fling, she knows she can’t be a mother. She has no room for a baby in her life and zero maternal instinct. But the father, Nick Harmon, vows to raise the child on his own. Fine by Bree. Thing is, he wants to be right by her side…for the next nine months! THE SOLDIER’S FOREVER FAMILY Soldiers and Single Moms by Gina Wilkins A holiday fling is supposed to stay in the past. It’s not supposed to be facing Adam Scott across a sandy beach. But there she is—Joanna Zielinski, the woman Adam hasn’t forgotten, even after six years. And next to her is a little boy who looks an awful lot like him… Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Superromance!

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148801700X

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Alcohol in World History

By: Gina Hames

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Alcohol in World History

By: Gina Hames

Presents a history of the effect of alcohol in world history and argues that the production, trade, consumption, and regulation of alcohol has shaped virtually every civilization.

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Routledge

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1317548701

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The Divine/Demonic Seven and the Place of Demons in Mesopotamia

By: Gina Konstantopoulos

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The Divine/Demonic Seven and the Place of Demons in Mesopotamia

By: Gina Konstantopoulos

In The Divine/Demonic Seven and the Place of Demons in Mesopotamia, Gina Konstantopoulos analyses the Sebettu, a group of seven divine/demonic figures found across a wide range of Mesopotamian textual and artistic sources in Mesopotamia from the late third to first millennium BCE. The Sebettu appeared both as fierce, threatening demons and as divine, protective, figures. These seemingly contradictory qualities worked together, as their martial ferocity facilitated their religious and political role. When used in royal inscriptions, they became fierce warriors attacking the king’s enemies, retaining that demonic nature. This flexibility was not unique to the Sebettu, and this study thus provides a lens through which to examine the place of demons in Mesopotamia as a whole.

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BRILL

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9004546138

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The Doctor's Not-So-Little Secret

By: Cindy Kirk,Raeanne Thayne,Christine Rimmer,Susan Crosby,Christyne Butler,Gina Wilkins

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The Doctor's Not-So-Little Secret

By: Cindy Kirk,Raeanne Thayne,Christine Rimmer,Susan Crosby,Christyne Butler,Gina Wilkins

30th anniversary bonus story included"--Cover.

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0373656661

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Bagging the Phoenix

By: Gina L. Monari

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Bagging the Phoenix

By: Gina L. Monari

Bagging the Phoenix explores the nature of human emotion and the freedom and chains of the non-denominational human soul. The title is a metaphor for the "hunting" and "trapping" associated with the failures and successes of personal evolution and growth. The collection-15 years in the making-gracefully marries bittersweet aspects of life and death, love and tragedy, as well as the higher self. The poetic verse in Bagging the Phoenix explores an odyssey that began with the harsh winters of adolescence, culminating in a wiser view of the world. Gentle sarcasm lightens densely provocative issues without abandoning the themes of love, loss and transcendence. The collection was written existentially and intuitively about this world and beyond. "The themes in Bagging the Phoenix are universally relatable, despite how personal the topics are," said Author Gina Monari. "Some days writing felt much like falling down an endless flight of wooden stairs, and others the nostalgia of revisiting the themes coddled me in a blanket of euphoria. I want readers to feel all of this when immersed in any of my verse, and appreciate the balance of pleasure and pain. Their synonymous existence is what this is about.

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0595454305

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The Neelys' Celebration Cookbook

Down-Home Meals for Every Occasion

By: Pat Neely,Gina Neely,Ann Volkwein

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The Neelys' Celebration Cookbook

Down-Home Meals for Every Occasion

By: Pat Neely,Gina Neely,Ann Volkwein

Pat and Gina Neely, the beloved husband-and-wife team and authors of the New York Times best seller Down Home with the Neelys, are all about lettin’ the good times roll. It takes family, friends, and ample good food, and in their new book, they share their recipes and secrets for entertaining year-round, dishing up new spins on seasonal classics, and suggesting occasions to celebrate that most of us haven’t thought of ourselves. Along with menus for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter Sunday, and every known holiday in between, here are all the fixings for a year of down home celebrating, 120 recipes including Hoppin’ John Soup and Deep-fried Cornish Game Hens for New Year’s Day; Smothered Pork Chops and Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes for “Welcome Home, Baby”; One-handed Turkey Burgers and Mint Tea for “Spring Cleaning.” The Neelys believe that life should be celebrated, holiday or not. With this mouth-watering collection of recipes you have everything you need to Neely-tize your table far beyond the holiday season.

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0307592944

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Sigils & Spells

A Limited Edition Collection of Magical Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Tales

By: Gina Kincade,C.D. Gorri,Ariel Dawn,Erzabet Bishop,Cara North,Pepper McGraw,Lulu M. Sylvian,Jo-Ann Carson,Andra Dill,Sassa Daniels,Z.Z. Warlander,Rebekah Lewis,Tera Lyn Cortez,Rebekah R. Ganiere,Margo Bond Collins

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Sigils & Spells

A Limited Edition Collection of Magical Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Tales

Time to claim your magic... Discover enchanting tales of fantastical feats with tantalizing heroes and bold heroines you won't soon forget. Filled to the brim with evocative paranormal romance and urban fantasy tales of powers untold and swoon-worthy fated mates, its time to seize the ability to take a voyage between the pages of this unique limited edition collection and discover worlds inhabited by witches & wizards, mages, shifters, vampires, demons, dragons, fae, and more. Featuring books by some of your favorite USA Today bestselling and award-winning authors together in one enormous anthology for the first time! Snag yours before time runs out!

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1773574345

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9781773574349

Murders at the Harmony Hollows Resort

By: Gina Kirkham

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Murders at the Harmony Hollows Resort

By: Gina Kirkham

A sleuthing librarian and her friends embark on a fun-filled trip to a holiday camp—but death isn’t taking a holiday . . . June 1998: Elodie Marshall has committed a terrible crime. But when she’s deemed unfit to plead, she is sentenced to living within the confines of a mental health facility . . . Present day: Amateur detective Pru Pearce and her friends from the Winterbottom Women’s Institute are about to embark on their annual getaway. The 1960s Butlins-style Harmony Hollows Resort has caught their attention for a few reasons, including the northern ballroom championships and the unsolved double murder from 1983. But what the women thought was just a cold case soon steps into the present when a murderer, dubbed The Grim Sleeper, strikes. Soon, Pru and the other WI women are dragged deeper into the mysteries of both the past and present-day murders. But this is no evening entertainment—this is real life, and everyone is in danger . . . Can Pru uncover the truth before another innocent camper is offed? Or are her friends in Chalet 13 destined to meet a grisly end? This killer comedy is the latest in the series of “warm, cozy crime capers” by the author of the Constable Mavis Upton novels (Jill’s Book Café).

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1504099591

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