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The Cistercians in the Middle Ages

By: Janet E. Burton,Julie Kerr

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The Cistercians in the Middle Ages

By: Janet E. Burton,Julie Kerr

The Cistercians (White Monks) were the most successful monastic experiment to emerge from the tumultuous intellectual and religious fervour of the 11th and 12th centuries. This book seeks to explore the phenomenon that was the Cistercian Order.

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Boydell Press

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184383667X

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Fogg in the Cockpit

Howard Fogg-Master Railroad Artist, World War II Fighter Pilot

By: Richard Fogg,Janet Fogg

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Fogg in the Cockpit

Howard Fogg-Master Railroad Artist, World War II Fighter Pilot

By: Richard Fogg,Janet Fogg

The acclaimed painter’s memoir of his experiences as a fighter pilot during WWII includes original illustrations and satirical cartoons by the author. Renowned as the world’s foremost painter of railroads, Howard Fogg’s career spanned half a century and some 1,200 paintings. However, few are aware of his prior career as a fighter pilot in the US 8th Air Force during World War II. Fortunately, Fogg left behind a detailed diary, which illuminates this brief but exciting chapter of his life at the controls of P-47 Thunderbolts and P-51 Mustangs. Fogg’s diary is presented here in its entirety, offering a candid glimpse into the life of a fighter pilot, both in the sky and in wartime England. Written in 1943-44, it offers an intimate perspective on his seventy-six combat missions, for which he was awarded the Air Medal with three clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Speaking on personal details of a pilot’s day-to-day life, Fogg also discusses air combat and the strategic and political decisions that influenced the course of the war. Fogg in the Cockpit also includes supplementary material by Richard and Janet Fogg, as well as illustrations by Fogg himself, including satirical cartoons and military and railroad artwork.

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Casemate

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1612000150

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9781612000152

Facilitating the Project Lifecycle

The Skills & Tools to Accelerate Progress for Project Managers, Facilitators, and Six Sigma Project Teams

By: Janet A. Means,Tammy Adams

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Facilitating the Project Lifecycle

The Skills & Tools to Accelerate Progress for Project Managers, Facilitators, and Six Sigma Project Teams

By: Janet A. Means,Tammy Adams

Step by step, Facilitating the Project Lifecycle guides theproject manager/facilitator in making smart choices about when andhow to pull key talent together to spell success for the projectand ultimately the organization. The authors will help youunderstand the benefits of using facilitated group work sessions toget real work done during a project and get it done better and moreefficiently than more traditional individual work approaches. Inaddition, the book includes: Recommendations for capitalizing on group knowledge toaccelerate the building of key project deliverables and ensuretheir quality as they are built A work session structure for planning, delivering, andfollowing up facilitated work sessions Guides for building key project deliverables Sample agendas Proven techniques for managing the group dynamics

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John Wiley & Sons

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0787980641

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Fighting Different Wars

Experience, Memory, and the First World War in Britain

By: Janet S. K. Watson

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Fighting Different Wars

Experience, Memory, and the First World War in Britain

By: Janet S. K. Watson

The popular idea of the First World War is a story of disillusionment and pointless loss. This vision, however, dates from well after the Armistice. In this 2004 book Janet Watson separates out wartime from retrospective accounts and contrasts war as lived experience - for soldiers, women and non-combatants - with war as memory, comparing men's and women's responses and tracing the re-creation of the war experience in later writings. Using a wealth of published and unpublished wartime and retrospective texts, Watson contends that participants tended to construct their experience - lived and remembered - as either work or service. In fact, far from having a united front, many active participants were in fact 'fighting different wars', and this process only continued in the decades following peace. Fighting Different Wars is an interesting, richly textured and multi-layered book which will be compelling reading for all those interested in the First World War.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521831539

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9780521831536

Going to the Chapel

By: Janet Tronstad

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Going to the Chapel

By: Janet Tronstad

Tired of her rich, spoiled, soon-to-be married cousin Elaine's condescending attitude, Julie White pretends to be a successful wedding planner and gets into hot water when she is asked to save Elaine's big day after the real wedding planner runs off with her money.

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Steeple Hill

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0373785798

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9780373785797

Early American Stencils on Walls and Furniture

By: Janet Waring

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Early American Stencils on Walls and Furniture

By: Janet Waring

Uses photographs and text to illustrate the variety of stencils used as decorative art during the early nineteenth century

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Courier Corporation

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0486219062

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9780486219066

Fairies

Real Encounters with Little People

By: Janet Bord

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Fairies

Real Encounters with Little People

By: Janet Bord

Janet Bord's fascinating investigation of this unexplored aspect of the supernatural reveals where you might be expected to meet fairies, under what circumstances, and what they would look or sound like.

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Michael O'Mara Books

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1782432442

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9781782432449

Medieval Monasticism

Forms of Religious Life in Western Europe in the Middle Ages

By: C.H. Lawrence,Janet Burton

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Medieval Monasticism

Forms of Religious Life in Western Europe in the Middle Ages

By: C.H. Lawrence,Janet Burton

Medieval Monasticism traces the Western Monastic tradition from its fourth-century origins in the deserts of Egypt and Syria through the many and varied forms of religious life it assumed during the Middle Ages. It explores the relationship between monasteries and the secular world around them. For a thousand years, the great monastic houses and religious orders were a prominent feature of the social landscape of the West, and their leaders figured as much in the political as on the spiritual map of the medieval world. In this book many of them, together with their supporters and critics, are presented to us and speak their minds to us. We are shown, for instance, the controversy between the Benedictines and the reformed monasticism of the twelfth century and the problems that confronted women in religious life. A detailed glossary offers readers a helpful vocabulary of the subject. This fifth edition has been revised by Janet Burton to include an updated bibliography and an introduction which discusses recent trends in monastic studies, including reinterpretations of issues of reform and renewal, new scholarship on religious women, and interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches. This book is essential reading for both students and scholars of the medieval world.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000955885

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A Passion for Castles

The Story of MacGibbon and Ross and the Castles they Surveyed

By: Janet Brennan-Inglis

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A Passion for Castles

The Story of MacGibbon and Ross and the Castles they Surveyed

By: Janet Brennan-Inglis

In the 1880s two Edinburgh architects began to survey, measure and sketch the castles of Scotland, travelling the length and breadth of the country on trains, bicycles and on foot. Together they produced the five magnificent volumes of The Castellated and Domestic Architecture of Scotland, an unrivalled work of research that surveys more than 700 of Scotland's castellated buildings, ranging from great medieval fortresses to small lairds' houses with pepper-pot turrets, and is illustrated with thousands of sketches and plans. The first part of A Passion for Castles tells the life stories of David MacGibbon and Thomas Ross and their work as Edinburgh architects before they embarked on their magisterial survey, revealing interesting and previously unknown details about the two men. The second part of the book sets their enormously ambitious castles project in its historical context, and describes how MacGibbon and Ross managed to achieve their pioneering, systematic and comprehensive survey. The final part of the book provides a regional overview of the current status of all the castles surveyed by MacGibbon and Ross, followed by a thematic exploration of those that have been lost, those that have been transformed and those at risk of collapse, before posing questions about what the future holds for the castles of Scotland.

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Birlinn Ltd

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1788855701

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9781788855709

Love Inspired June 2021 - Box Set 2 of 2

An Anthology

By: Rebecca Kertz,Janet Tronstad,Christina Miller

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Love Inspired June 2021 - Box Set 2 of 2

An Anthology

By: Rebecca Kertz,Janet Tronstad,Christina Miller

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: LOVING HER AMISH NEIGHBOR By Rebecca Kertz After her buggy’s damaged in an accident, pregnant widow Lucy Schwartz is reluctant to accept help from Gabriel Fisher—or any man. She’s been hurt before, and falling in love again is out of the question. But this wounded Amish bachelor might be just what she and her daughter need… HIS DRY CREEK LEGACY (A Dry Creek novel) By New York Times Bestselling Author Janet Tronstad In his years as a ranch hand, Joshua Spencer’s done difficult work, but nothing’s harder than convincing Emma Smitt to claim the home her unborn child inherited. After a fake marriage, Emma wants nothing to do with her late ex’s ranch, but as more responsibility falls on her shoulders, turning Joshua away is no longer an option… FINDING HIS FAMILY By Christina Miller The last person Abe Armstrong thought would walk through the door of his gym is Rosemary Williams, the woman he secretly married as a teen. Even more surprising is the little girl at her side—his daughter. But they’re only in town temporarily…unless he can prove he’s father and husband material. For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired June 2021 Box Set – 1 of 2

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Harlequin

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1488071306

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9781488071300

Remedy for the Heart

By: Janet Lee Barton

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Remedy for the Heart

By: Janet Lee Barton

Esther Melrose sees a difficult road ahead. Even though she is thrilled to begin her career as a pharmacist, Esther is well aware that not everyone is willing to accept a woman in a man’s field. But she is no stranger to adversity. As an orphan, she knows it well. She just did not count on Andrew Radcliff, her benefactor’s nephew. Andrew, a young doctor struggling to establish his own practice and reputation apart from his father, believes it is God’s will that he help those who cannot afford proper medical care. But he is not so generous when he learns Esther Melrose’s professional goals. Her place is in the home. . .and in his heart. But marriage seems the furthest thing from Esther’s mind. They are from two different places in society. Does acceptance and love have a chance?

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Barbour Publishing

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1624169678

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Real Power

Stages of Personal Power in Organizations, Third Edition

By: Janet O. Hagberg

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Real Power

Stages of Personal Power in Organizations, Third Edition

By: Janet O. Hagberg

Janet O. Hagberg has written a dynamic book about power -real, personal power- for forward-looking people and organizations who want to harness their own power for the common good. "I wrote this book," says Hagberg, "to transform the way we think about power and leadership. It takes people on a journey beyond achievement and sucess to a stance in which power comes from their inner core and they lead from their souls." There is no doubt that the world is ready for a new model of leadership. In this third edition, Janet Hagberg addresses much that she has learned from her readers. The result is a deepening of the descriptions of each stage, a new way to think about the dark side of each stage, new stories of each stage derived from her readers, a connection to the spirituality expressed at each stage, as well a description of "The Wall" between Stages Four and Five. Throughout the book, the author adds more of her personal story to illustrate her experiences and observations of each of the stages of power.

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Sheffield Publishing

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1879215713

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9781879215719

Bit Player

A Jeri Howard Mystery

By: Janet Dawson

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Bit Player

A Jeri Howard Mystery

By: Janet Dawson

“Delightful....In flashbacks, Dawson does a fine job bringing WWII-era Los Angeles to life.” -Publishers Weekly (2/28/11) What now remains of Hollywood's Golden Era? A wealth of publicity materials was distributed nationwide to theaters, but they were usually treated as rubbish and disposed of when each movie finished its run. However, a surprising number of posters, still production photos, lobby cards, inserts, title cards, and the like have survived, and some of these memorabilia are of enormous value to collectors. Like any objects of value, these occasionally motivate crimes-sometimes even murder. PI Jeri Howard scours Northern California from the Bay Area to Sonoma County to the Eastern Sierra, trying to connect events of sixty years ago with the murder of a prominent arts patron and avid collector of Hitchcock memorabilia-and learns a lot about her grandmother’s years as a bit player in Hollywood along the way. With frequent flashbacks to the late 1930s and early ’40s, Bit Player features the life of bit player Jerusha Layne, who may figure in the unsolved murder of an aspiring leading man.

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SCB Distributors

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1564747476

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9781564747471

With Open Arms

By: Janet Lee Barton

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With Open Arms

By: Janet Lee Barton

A Truly Yours Digital Edition. . .Dani Phillips loves her job as the city manager of Magnolia Bay, Mississippi, and she adores her close-knit community. But when the town council decides to pursue an ad campaign to bring in tourists and save the dwindling economy, Dani keeps quiet. Her heart begins to speak up, however, when she meets the man responsible for "selling" her hometown. Thad Cameron has returned to the town that stole the love of his life and his best friend. He soon feels the pull of Southern life himself- and a certain Southern lady. But he can't put his finger on the hook for selling Magnolia Bay-a task that might be easier if his thoughts weren't occupied with his lovely guide, Dani. As affections build, so does a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Will a hurricane blow away any chance for a prosperous future for Magnolia Bay- and Dani and Thad??

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Barbour Publishing

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1620292432

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For What It's Worth

A Novel

By: Janet Tashjian

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For What It's Worth

A Novel

By: Janet Tashjian

The year is 1971 and the place is Laurel Canyon, California. Quinn, a fourteen-year-old music "encyclopedia," writes a music column—called "For What It's Worth"—for his school paper. But Quinn's world is about to change when he is faced with helping a war dodger and must make some tough decisions. When he starts receiving cryptic Ouija board messages from Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix (all members of the 27 Club), he knows he is in over his head. Fortunately for Quinn, his new girlfriend Caroline helps him get a grip and channel his inner self.

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Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

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0805096337

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9780805096330

Calder Promise

By: Janet Dailey

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Calder Promise

By: Janet Dailey

All Laura Calder Wants Is Everything. . . Young and beautiful, Laura Calder isn't content to live on a Montana ranch. Touring Europe with her "Aunt" Tara brings her into contact with the sophisticated world she's craved...and with the two men--and ultimate rivals--who will lay claim to her heart. Boone Rutledge is the son of a Texas billionaire and used to getting what he wants. He wants Laura...and so does Sebastian Dunshill, Earl of Crawford, a handsome, sexy Londoner with a few secrets he can't share. Caught up in a whirlwind courtship with both men that will take her from the nightclubs of Rome to the manor houses of England, across the dusty flatlands of Texas and finally home to the Triple C Ranch, Laura is determined to make her choice on her own terms. But Calder pride will lead Laura into a danger for which her sheltered background has never prepared her...and to a man who is a threat to the family she loves more than she knows...

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Kensington Publishing Corp.

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1420125664

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9781420125665

The Looneyspoons Collection

Good Food, Good Health, Good Fun!

By: Janet Podleski,Greta Podleski

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The Looneyspoons Collection

Good Food, Good Health, Good Fun!

By: Janet Podleski,Greta Podleski

Lick your lips and shrink your hips with The Looneyspoons Collection jam-packed with "the best of the best" Janet & Greta recipes…made even BETTER! • Better carbs • Better fats • More fiber • Less sugar • Less salt • Same great taste that won’t go to your waist! The Looneyspoons Collection features outrageously delicious, reader-favorite recipes from Janet & Greta’s incredibly popular cookbooks Looneyspoons, one of Canada’s all-time bestsellers; Crazy Plates,a James Beard Foundation Award finalist; and Eat, Shrink & Be Merry!, voted "Cookbook of the Decade 2000–2009" by Chapters/Indigo Books… …plus TONS OF NEW, MUST-TRY RECIPES, including: • Greta’s Gluten-Free Miracle Brownies - Chewy, moist, double-chocolate fudge brownies • Honey, I Shrunk My Thighs! - Mouthwatering, honey-garlic baked chicken thighs that will leave everyone begging for more • Moroccan and Rollin’ Quinoa Salad - The super-grain becomes super-scrumptious when paired with rockin’ spices • Pimped-Out Pumpkin Pie Pancakes - One taste and you’ll say, "Thanks(for)giving me this fabulous recipe!" Diabetic? Looking for gluten-free or vegetarian options? Counting points? Cooking for finicky kids? The Looneyspoons Collection makes healthy eating delicious and fun for everyone! A feast for your eyes and your taste buds, The Looneyspoons Collection is overflowing with gorgeous, full-color food photos; hundreds of practical weight-loss, anti-aging and healthy-living tips; and, of course, a heaping helping of Janet & Greta’s trademark corny jokes and punny recipe titles.

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Hay House, Inc

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1401941974

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9781401941970

Food History Almanac

Over 1,300 Years of World Culinary History, Culture, and Social Influence

By: Janet Clarkson

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Food History Almanac

Over 1,300 Years of World Culinary History, Culture, and Social Influence

By: Janet Clarkson

The Food History Almanac covers 365 days of the year, with information and anecdotes relating to food history from around the world from medieval times to the present. The daily entries include such topics as celebrations; significant food-related moments in history from the fields of science and technology, exploration and discovery, travel, literature, hotel and restaurant history, and military history; menus from famous and infamous meals across a wide spectrum, from extravagant royal banquets to war rations and prison fare; birthdays of important people in the food field; and publication dates for important cookbooks and food texts and “first known” recipes. Food historian Janet Clarkson has drawn from her vast compendium of historical cookbooks, food texts, scholarly articles, journals, diaries, ships’ logs, letters, official reports, and newspaper and magazine articles to bring food history alive. History buffs, foodies, students doing reports, and curious readers will find it a constant delight. An introduction, list of recipes, selected bibliography, and set index, plus a number of period illustrations are added value.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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144222715X

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9781442227156

Your Food Allergic Child

A Parent's Guide

By: Janet E. Meizel

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Your Food Allergic Child

A Parent's Guide

By: Janet E. Meizel

Although 30% of American children are allergic to one or more foods, the several recipe books available to help plan safe meals for them (and for the 10% of adults who share their allergies) lack comprehensive guidance on other aspects of the problem. Your Food Allergic Child: A Parent's Guide was created specifically to overcome those deficiencies. In addition to an extensive assortment of recipes and reliable guidance on feeding the allergic child (at home, at school, and while traveling), other sections include reference charts to the nutrient and chemical contents of common foods, medications, and grocery brands. The book includes a foreword by Frederic Speer, M.D., nationally recognized authority on food allergies and author of several books on the subject. Janet Meizel is a lecturer in the Department of Community Health, University of California School of Medicine, Davis, CA.

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iUniverse

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1450257208

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9781450257206

On the Wall

Four Decades of Community Murals in New York City

By: Janet Braun-Reinitz,Jane Weissman

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On the Wall

Four Decades of Community Murals in New York City

By: Janet Braun-Reinitz,Jane Weissman

A comprehensive survey of New York City's vibrant neighborhood art

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1604731117

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Monastic and Religious Orders in Britain, 1000-1300

By: Janet Burton

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Monastic and Religious Orders in Britain, 1000-1300

By: Janet Burton

This book traces the development of monasticism in England, Scotland and Wales from the last half century of Anglo-Saxon England to 1300. It explores the nature of the impact of the Norman settlement on monastic life, and how Britain responded to new, European ideas on monastic life. In particular, it examines Britain's response to the needs of religious women. It covers every aspect of the life and work of the religious orders: their daily life, the buildings in which they lived, their contribution to intellectual developments and to the economy. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between religious houses and their founders and patrons. This shows the degree of dependence of religious houses on local patrons. Indeed, one major theme which emerges from the book is the constant tension between the ideals of monastic communities and the demands of the world.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521377978

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DIRTY LAUNDRY

A Memoir

By: JANET JAYMES

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DIRTY LAUNDRY

A Memoir

By: JANET JAYMES

Dirty Laundry is a memoir written as conversational novellas to the four men who came into Janet Jaymes’ life. Whenever we start a relationship, we talk about our past, our myriad thoughts, desires and dreams. Through such conversations, Janet Jaymes’ describes her life as if each novella is an emotional panel that sewn together becomes a colorful quilt written in the bold colors Janet Jaymes used to paint as a young artist. Dirty Laundry is about a woman who, for years, always seemed to walk into the strangest situations and unconventional relationships she never asked for, as if she was in the wrong place at the right time, or the right time in the wrong place. For Janet Jaymes, life didn’t turn out like she planned. Dirty Laundry describes in remarkable detailed-memory, in brutal honesty, and with a sense-of-humor-reality, the good, the bad and the ugly of an average woman’s life that turned out to be far from average. Dirty Laundry is an emotional, roller-coaster ride like a high-flying drug trip with crashing, coming-down lows and in the end, we find out how Janet Jaymes survived. Dirty Laundry is an entertaining human interest portrayal of a woman’s life that guarantees to be a page-turner.

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1420852345

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Taking the Waters in Texas

Springs, Spas, and Fountains of Youth

By: Janet Mace Valenza

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Taking the Waters in Texas

Springs, Spas, and Fountains of Youth

By: Janet Mace Valenza

This historical study reveals a fascinating yet forgotten aspect of life in nineteenth century Texas—its once-famous mineral spring health spas. Southern Texas once boasted an enviable variety of mineral waters. Though most are closed and nearly forgotten today, Texas spas and resorts once drew thousands of visitors from across the country. They came seeking rejuvenation of body and spirit in the healing mineral waters. This book offers the first comprehensive history of Texas’ healing springs. Janet Valenza tracks the rise, popularity, and decline of the "water cure" from the 1830s to the present day. She follows the development of major spas and resorts, such as Mineral Wells and Indian Hot Springs near El Paso, as well as smaller, family-run springs. Valenza also describes how mineral waters influenced patterns of settlement, transportation routes, commerce, and people’s attitudes toward the land. Period photos and quotes from those seeking cures offer vivid glimpses into the daily life at the springs, which Valenza lists and describes county-by-county in the appendix.

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University of Texas Press

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0292786816

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Perverse Spectators

The Practices of Film Reception

By: Janet Staiger

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Perverse Spectators

The Practices of Film Reception

By: Janet Staiger

Film and television have never been more prevalent or watched than they are now, yet we still have little understanding of how people process and make use of what they see. And though we acknowledge the enormous role the media plays in our culture, we have only a vague sense of how it actually influences our attitudes and desires. In Perverse Spectators, Janet Staiger argues that studying the interpretive methods of spectators within their historical contexts is both possible and necessary to understand the role media plays in culture and in our personal lives. This analytical approach is applied to topics such as depictions of violence, the role of ratings codes, the horror and suspense genre, historical accuracy in film, and sexual identities, and then demonstrated through works like JFK, The Silence of the Lambs, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Psycho, and A Clockwork Orange. Each chapter shows a different approach to reconstructing audience responses to films, consistently and ingeniously finding traces of what would otherwise appear to be unrecoverable information. Using vivid examples, charting key concepts, and offering useful syntheses of long-standing debates, Perverse Spectators constitutes a compelling case for a reconsideration of the assumptions about film reception which underlie contemporary scholarship in media studies. Taking on widely influential theories and scholars, Perverse Spectators is certain to spark controversy and help redefine the study of film as it enters the new millennium.

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NYU Press

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0814724094

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The Recipe Reader

Narratives - Contexts - Traditions

By: Janet Floyd,Laurel Forster

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The Recipe Reader

Narratives - Contexts - Traditions

By: Janet Floyd,Laurel Forster

Over the last decade there has been an intense and widespread interest in the writing and publishing of cookery books; yet there remains surprisingly little contextualized analysis of the recipe as a generic form. This essay collection asserts that the recipe in all its cultural and textual contexts - from the quintessential embodiment of lifestyle choices to the reflection of artistic aspiration - is a complex, distinct and important form of cultural expression. In this volume, contributors address questions raised by the recipe, its context, its cultural moment and mode of expression. Examples are drawn from such diverse areas as: nineteenth and twentieth-century private publications, official government documents, campaigning literature, magazines, and fictions as well as cookery writers themselves, cookbooks and TV cookery. In subjecting the recipe to close critical analysis, The Recipe Reader serves to move the study of this cultural form forward. It will interest scholars of literature, popular culture, social history and women's studies as well as food historians and professional food writers. Written in an accessible style, this collection of essays expands the range of writers under consideration, and brings new perspectives, contexts and arguments into the existing field of debate about cookery writing.

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Routledge

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1351883186

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The Critical Fortunes of Aphra Behn

By: Janet Todd

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The Critical Fortunes of Aphra Behn

By: Janet Todd

This is the first study of the posthumous life of Aphra Behn, the extraordinary vicissitudes of her critical reception, and the personal vilifications of her reputation through three centuries. Beginning with the reception of Behn's work during her lifetime, which she herself helped to orchestrate by performing herself as a seductive woman, a beleaguered lady writer, and a serious intellectual, among other roles, the work ends with the late 20th-century reception of Behn, when the interest in gender, race, and class has made of her almost a postmodern writer. In the 17th century she was seen as a playwright of sexy and propagandist comedies, and attacked by those who disapproved her supposedly unfeminine stance and her royalist politics. Later, as the Restoration period itself fell into disrepute, Behn's plays were denigrated along with those of her fellow men, but greater opprobrium fell on her as a woman, because in the 19th century it was felt that a female writer should have higher morals than a man. During this period, Behn's reputation was exceedingly low, while her short story Oroonoko gained acclaim, freed from any association with its author or her supposedly squalid times. In the 18th and 19th centuries Oroonoko moved from being viewed as political commentary and heroic romance to a sentimental tale of doomed love and then an abolitionist text. In the early twentieth century it was hailed as one of the earliest realist texts, part of the great English ascent into the novel. JANET TODD is professor of English at the University of East Anglia

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1571131655

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To Love Again

By: Janet Lee Barton

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To Love Again

By: Janet Lee Barton

A year has passed since her husband, Brian, died, and Ronni Melrose is still discovering ways in which he betrayed her. Learning to forgive him is hard enough. Opening herself up to more hurt by loving another man is simply impossible, and she determines never to let herself be so volnerable again. But the arrival of Cole Bannister in their small Mississippi town test Ronni's resolve. His concern for his aunt, his generosity, and his apparent faith attract Ronni. But after being so thoroughly fooled by Brian, Ronni can't trust her own instincts. Is Cole as wonderful as he appears? Or will Ronni's heart once more be broken if she allows herself to love again?

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1620298996

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White Oleander

By: Janet Fitch

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White Oleander

By: Janet Fitch

The unforgettable story of a young woman's odyssey through a series of Los Angeles foster homes on her journey to redemption. Astrid is the only child of a single mother, Ingrid, a brilliant, obsessed poet who wields her luminous beauty to intimidate and manipulate men. Astrid worships her mother and cherishes their private world full of ritual and mystery - but their idyll is shattered when Astrid's mother falls apart over a lover. Deranged by rejection, Ingrid murders the man, and is sentenced to life in prison. White Oleander is the unforgettable story of Astrid's journey through a series of foster homes and her efforts to find a place for herself in impossible circumstances. Each home is its own universe, with a new set of laws and lessons to be learned. With determination and humor, Astrid confronts the challenges of loneliness and poverty, and strives to learn who a motherless child in an indifferent world can become. Oprah Winfrey enjoyed this gripping first novel so much that she not only made it her book club pick, she asked if she could narrate the audio release.

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0759568170

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Pick Me

Breaking Into Advertising and Staying There

By: Nancy Vonk,Janet Kestin

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Breaking Into Advertising and Staying There

By: Nancy Vonk,Janet Kestin

Advertising is a fantastic industry, but actually getting a job (or even your foot in the door) can seem next to impossible. Whether you're a student or a young professional loaded with questions, this one-of-a-kind guide shows you how to land a job and how to thrive once you're in and the pressure is on. Authors Nancy Vonk and Janet Kestin are seasoned creative directors and longtime creative partners. In Pick Me, these industry leaders answer your toughest ad career questions, like: Is advertising right for me? How do I build a killer portfolio? How do I get an interview with the elusive creative director? Should I accept an unpaid internship? How do I find the right partner? How do I beat creative block? How do I avoid burnout? Plus, fourteen industry superstars share their insights and explain how they broke into the business. You'll hear from Bob Barrie, Rick Boyko, David Droga, Mark Fenske, Neil French, Sally Hogshead, Mike Hughes, Shane Hutton, Brian Millar, Tom Monahan, Chuck Porter, Bob Scarpelli, Chris Staples, and Lorraine Tao. Forget the clichs this is advertising as it really is. If you're hell-bent on making it, this informative guide will put you on track for a career in one of the most exciting businesses on the planet.

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1118040414

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The Winterton Deception 1: Final Word

By: Janet Sumner Johnson

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The Winterton Deception 1: Final Word

By: Janet Sumner Johnson

In this twisty middle grade mystery for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Game, and The Westing Game, thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon enter a spelling bee in a last-ditch effort to save their family from financial ruin, only to find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover a fortune and dark secrets about the wealthy relations they’ve never known. Hope Smith can’t stand rich people—the dictionary magnate family the Wintertons most of all. Not since she and her twin brother, Gordon, learned that their dad was one. So when Gordon enters the family into the Winterton’s charity spelling bee, Hope wants nothing to do with it. But with their mom losing her job and the family facing eviction from the motel where they live, they desperately need the money, and it looks like Hope doesn’t have much of a choice. After winning the preliminary round, the Smiths are whisked to Winterton Chalet to compete in the official Winterton Bee against their long-lost relatives. Hope wants to get in and out, beat the snobbish family at their own game, and never see them again. But deceased matriarch Jane Winterton had other plans for this final family showdown. Before her death, she set up a clue hunt throughout the manor—an alternate way for Hope and Gordon to get the money that could change their lives. Still, others are on the trail, too. With tensions at an all-time high, a fortune at stake, and long-simmering family secrets about to boil to the surface, anything could happen. A tense, clever clue hunt unafraid to tackle the challenges and secrets often kept behind closed doors, Final Word is a gripping series starter sure to satisfy even the most voracious armchair detectives. A Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle Grade Book of the Year A Whitney Award Finalist

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1645951960

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