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Riding Hard: 7-Book Bundle

By: Jennifer Ashley

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Welcome to Riverbend! The Riding Hard series features a family of cowboy stunt riders, the Campbells, from the small town of Riverbend, Texas. Meet Adam, Grant, Carter, Tyler, Ross, and their rivals, the Malorys, Kyle and Ray. Adam: Adam returns to Riverbend after a stunt leaves him injured to find his old flame now working at his family’s ranch. Grant: Grant and Christina, after a stormy end to their relationship, find themselves thrown together again. Can they survive this time? Carter: Carter Sullivan, the foster son to the Campbells, has long had a thing for Grace Malory, who is now working at the Campbell’s ranch as a cook. When danger threatens her, he’ll do anything to keep her safe. Tyler: Tyler meets Jess, a biker in Dallas, who gives him a helping hand when he needs it. Now she seeks him in Riverbend, needing his help in return. Ross: Ross gives a ride to bride Callie Jones, the beautiful daughter of Riverbend’s wealthiest family. But when Callie is left at the altar, she turns to Ross, who has had a secret crush on her for years. Kyle: Kyle Malory, injured in a fall from a bull, clashes with Anna, the local large-animal vet, but he finds his arguments with her stimulate him like nothing has in a long time. Ray: Ray Malory plays knight in shining armor to Drew, who has moved to Riverbend determined to fix up her grandfather’s derelict house and start a new life.

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1951041275

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Simply Unexpected

By: Jennifer Jacob,Joelle Kelly

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Simply Unexpected

By: Jennifer Jacob,Joelle Kelly

{Unexpected} is a collection of stories that include real-life accounts from families who have received a diagnosis of Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Families from around the world share what it was like for them to receive a birth diagnosis. Readers will follow along as the contributors describe the many facets of their diagnosis experience and the range of emotions that came with it.

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1312268670

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{Unexpected}

By: Jennifer Jacob

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{Unexpected}

By: Jennifer Jacob

{Unexpected} is a collection of stories that include real-life accounts from families who have received a diagnosis of Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Families from around the world share what it was like for them to receive a prenatal, birth, or uniquely timed diagnosis, and those families with a potential but unconfirmed diagnosis share their experiences as well. Readers will follow along as the contributors describe the many facets of their diagnosis experience and the range of emotions that came with it. {Please visit www.missiont21.com for our stories and http: //www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/ for additional support}

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1312077115

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Mythos Academy Bundle: First Frost, Touch of Frost, Kiss of Frost & Dark Frost

By: Jennifer Estep

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Mythos Academy Bundle: First Frost, Touch of Frost, Kiss of Frost & Dark Frost

By: Jennifer Estep

First Frost I am Gwen Frost, and I have a Gypsy gift. It's called psychometry – that's a fancy way of saying that I see images in my head and get flashes of other people's memories off almost everything I touch, even guys. My gift makes me kind of nosy. Okay, okay, maybe a lot nosy--to the point of obsession sometimes. I want to know everything about everyone around me. But even I don't want to know the secrets my friend Paige is hiding or the terrible loss that will send me to a new school – Mythos Academy, where the teachers aren't preparing us for the SATs, but to battle Reapers of Chaos. Now I have no friends and no idea how my gift fits in with all these warrior whiz kids. The only thing I do know is that my life is never, ever going to be the same. . . Touch of Frost My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy -- a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off somebody's head with a sword and Logan Quinn, the hottest Spartan guy in school, also happens to be the deadliest. But lately, things have been weird, even for Mythos. First, mean girl Jasmine Ashton was murdered in the Library of Antiquities. Then, someone stole the Bowl of Tears, a magical artifact that can be used to bring about the second Chaos War. You know, death, destruction and lots of other bad, bad things. Freaky stuff like this goes on all the time at Mythos, but I'm determined to find out who killed Jasmine and why – especially since I should have been the one who died... Kiss of Frost Logan Quinn was trying to kill me. My Spartan classmate relentlessly pursued me, swinging his sword at me over and over again, the shining silver blade inching closer to my throat every time. A smile tugged up his lips, and his ice-blue eyes practially glowed with the thrill of battle. . . I'm Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Academy, and I have no idea how I'm going to survive the rest of the semester. One day, I'm getting schooled in swordplay by the guy who broke my heart--the drop-dead gorgeous Logan who slays me every time. Then, an invisible archer in the Library of Antiquities decides to use me for target practice. And now, I find out that someone at the academy is really a Reaper bad guy who wants me dead. I'm afraid if I don't learn how to live by the sword--with Logan's help--I just might die by the sword. . . Dark Frost I've seen so many freaky things since I started attending Mythos Academy last fall. I know I'm supposed to be a fearless warrior, but most of the time, I feel like I'm just waiting for the next Bad, Bad Thing to happen. Like someone trying to kill me--again. Everyone at Mythos Academy knows me as Gwen Frost, the Gypsy girl who uses her psychometry magic to find lost objects--and who just may be dating Logan Quinn, the hottest guy in school. But I'm also the girl the Reapers of Chaos want dead in the worst way. The Reapers are the baddest of the bad, the people who murdered my mom. So why do they have it in for me? It turns out my mom hid a powerful artifact called the Helheim Dagger before she died. Now, the Reapers will do anything to get it back. They think I know where the dagger is hidden, but this is one thing I can't use my magic to find. All I do know is that the Reapers are coming for me--and I'm in for the fight of my life.

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0758288379

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Dark Frost

By: Jennifer Estep

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Dark Frost

By: Jennifer Estep

An amazingly addictive new series. –Fresh Fiction I've seen so many freaky things since I started attending Mythos Academy last fall. I know I'm supposed to be a fearless warrior, but most of the time, I feel like I'm just waiting for the next Bad, Bad Thing to happen. Like someone trying to kill me--again. Everyone at Mythos Academy knows me as Gwen Frost, the Gypsy girl who uses her psychometry magic to find lost objects--and who just may be dating Logan Quinn, the hottest guy in school. But I'm also the girl the Reapers of Chaos want dead in the worst way. The Reapers are the baddest of the bad, the people who murdered my mom. So why do they have it in for me? It turns out my mom hid a powerful artifact called the Helheim Dagger before she died. Now, the Reapers will do anything to get it back. They think I know where the dagger is hidden, but this is one thing I can't use my magic to find. All I do know is that the Reapers are coming for me--and I'm in for the fight of my life. Praise for Touch of Frost "A great start to a new young adult paranormal series." –Night Owl Reviews "At the Mythos Academy, surviving high school means staying alive!" –Kerrelyn Sparks "It has literally everything: mystery, romance, mythology, boarding schools. What could be better?" --Simply Nerdy Book Reviews

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Kiss of Frost

By: Jennifer Estep

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Kiss of Frost

By: Jennifer Estep

A high school warrior-in-training gets lessons in surviving a mysterious assassin in the New York Times bestselling author’s YA urban fantasy novel. I'm Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Academy, and I have no idea how I'm going to survive the rest of the semester. One day, I'm getting schooled in swordplay by the guy who broke my heart—the drop-dead gorgeous Spartan Logan Quinn who slays me every time. Then, an invisible archer in the Library of Antiquities decides to use me for target practice. And now, I find out that someone at the academy is really a Reaper bad guy who wants me dead. Now, with Logan’s help, I’ll have to learn to live by the sword—or die trying.

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0758274300

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Linguistic Planets of Belief

Mapping Language Attitudes in the American South

By: Paulina Bounds,Jennifer Cramer,Susan Tamasi

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Linguistic Planets of Belief

Mapping Language Attitudes in the American South

By: Paulina Bounds,Jennifer Cramer,Susan Tamasi

Linguistic Planets of Belief presents a way for people to notice, examine, and question the role language plays in identifying, recognizing, and understanding those around them. This book introduces the metaphor of ‘planets of belief’ as a framework for understanding both the connections of language and identity, and the reasons we hold these perceptions so dear. It explains why we make up our minds about who people are and what they are like, even if they have only spoken a few words to us, as well as how language can dictate what we think of others as a whole. In doing so, it: Takes a large survey of linguistic research in the field of perceptual dialectology and assesses hundreds of accounts of people and their speech from hundreds of respondents. Uses maps at the state, regional, and national level in the US to expose how our linguistic perceptions of geographical regions cluster into planets of belief. Challenges readers to critically assess these assumptions and empowers readers to shift the way they think about language and to understand why they stereotype others based on speech. Equipped with such a large data set, Linguistic Planets of Belief explains the patterns that labels from perceptual maps show us and will make you consciously aware of the interaction between language use, perceptions, and stereotypes. It is essential interdisciplinary reading for students of English language, linguistics, and sociolinguistics, and will also be of interest to anyone concerned with the ways that language, ideology, and discrimination intersect.

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1351033816

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Bring Back Beatrice!

Where to Go and What to See Month by Month in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia

By: Jennifer Griffin

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Bring Back Beatrice!

Where to Go and What to See Month by Month in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia

By: Jennifer Griffin

In a world where too many babies are named Ashley and Jayden and too many baby name books are saccharine pink and blue, here comes something singular: a book that brings meaning, taste, character, a little bit of attitude, and a refreshing lack of trendiness to the art of naming a baby. Bring Back Beatrice! is a clarion call for parents who know they are naming not just a cuddly newborn, but a human being— a person who will be proud to carry a name like Iris, meaning rainbow (after the Greek messenger goddess who connected the heavens to the earth); Bennett, the medieval form of the name Benedict, meaning “blessing;” Henry, good enough for eight English kings—after all, it means “home ruler;” Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting, the allegorical antecedent of the virgin Queen Elizabeth, and alterego of Wonder Woman; or Beatrice, an old-fashioned beauty with roots in both Dante and Shakespeare. Bring Back Beatrice! winnows down the universe of names to 1,546 mostly classic examples, and it makes a strong case for each, featuring the name’s definition, its use in history, its connotations and subtleties, its “meaning” in the fuller sense. Included are variations, nicknames, and, especially useful for readers, alternatives— names that have the same flavor, but may sound better with a particular last name or family background. There’s a guide to the basic rules of baby naming: scansion— the sounds, syllables, and rhythm of a name, and how it goes with a last name—ethnic traditions, recent trends, effective use of a middle name, plus an invaluable “flaky test.” Still considering a quirky name? Just imagine yourself buckling in for a flight when a voice comes on, saying, “I’m your captain, (insert quirky name here).” What do you think now?

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0761164014

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Geographies of Development

An Introduction to Development Studies

By: Robert Potter,Tony Binns,Jennifer Elliott,Etienne Nel,David Smith

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Geographies of Development

An Introduction to Development Studies

By: Robert Potter,Tony Binns,Jennifer Elliott,Etienne Nel,David Smith

Now in its fourth edition, Geographies of Development: An Introduction to Development Studies remains a core, balanced and comprehensive introductory textbook for students of Development Studies, Development Geography and related fields. This clear and concise text encourages critical engagement by integrating theory alongside practice and related key topics throughout. It demonstrates informatively that ideas concerning development have been many and varied and highly contested - varying from time to time and from place to place. Clearly written and accessible for students, who have no prior knowledge of development, the book provides the basics in terms of a geographical approach to development what situation is, where, when and why. Over 200 maps, charts, tables, textboxes and pictures break up the text and offer alternative ways of showing the information. The text is further enhanced by a range of pedagogical features: chapter outlines, case studies, key thinkers, critical reflections, key points and summaries, discussion topics and further reading. Geographies of Development continues to be an invaluable introductory text not only for geography students, but also anyone in area studies, international studies and development studies.

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1000024180

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Girls in White Dresses

By: Jennifer Close

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Girls in White Dresses

By: Jennifer Close

Brimming with characters you feel you've known forever,Girls in White Dressesannounces a strikingly original new voice, chronicling the struggles and unexpected joys of modern life. Isabella, Mary and Lauren's friend Kristi is engaged and they are all bridesmaids. Despite being happy for their friend, by the sixth shower they are really sick of celebrating her. Saturday after Saturday they coo over toaster ovens and deep fat fryers. They collect wrapping paper and ribbons, tying them to paper plates. But beneath the toasting and clapping, we see these women struggling amid the celebration. Isabella dreams of quitting her job at a mailing list company, where she's both extremely successful and wildly unhappy. Mary falls deeply in love, realizing too late that her new mother-in-law is really her husband's favorite. And Lauren, single and adrift, finds herself drawn to a man she's pretty sure she hates. Wry, hilarious, and utterly recognizable,Girls in White Dressesfollows these women as they maneuver their way through blind dates and ski vacations, boozy lunches and family holidays, through relationships lost to politics and others found in a pet store.

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Bond Street Books

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0385676425

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9780385676427

The Timeless Love Romance Collection

Love Prevails in Nine Historical Romances

By: Dianne Christner,Lynn A. Coleman,Nancy J. Farrier,DiAnn Mills,Darlene Mindrup,Tamela Hancock Murray,Jennifer Rogers Spinola,Pamela Kaye Tracy

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The Timeless Love Romance Collection

Love Prevails in Nine Historical Romances

By: Dianne Christner,Lynn A. Coleman,Nancy J. Farrier,DiAnn Mills,Darlene Mindrup,Tamela Hancock Murray,Jennifer Rogers Spinola,Pamela Kaye Tracy

Journey along as men and women emerge triumphantly out of their challenges and into romances that bolster their faith in nine historical novellas. Lonely Prudence has a secret admirer. Spoiled Olivia finds her first job. Adventurous Edie helps a ranger track bandits. Poor Lillian learns about true wealth. Fearful Katie confronts her past. Desperate Dameon finds work. Grieving Maime discovers new purpose. Guilt ridden Justin faces his fears. Newcomer Garrison seeks a business partner.

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Barbour Publishing

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1634095472

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Crimson Frost

By: Jennifer Estep

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Crimson Frost

By: Jennifer Estep

For a moment, a face flashed before my eyes—the most hideous face I’d ever seen. No matter how hard I tried to forget what had happened, I saw him everywhere I went. It was Loki—the evil god that I’d helped set free against my will. I should have known that my first official date with Logan Quinn was destined to end in disaster. If we’d gotten into a swordfight, or been ambushed by Reapers, I’d have been more prepared. But getting arrested mid-sip at the local coffee hangout? I didn’t see that one coming. I’ve been accused of purposely helping the Reapers free Loki from his prison—and the person leading the charge against me is Linus Quinn, Logan’s dad. The worst part is that pretty much everyone at Mythos Academy thinks I’m guilty. If I’m going to get out of this mess alive, I’ll have to do it myself . . .

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0758281463

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Bringing Set and Costume Designs to Fruition

Made by Teams

By: Jennifer Dasher,Lynne M. Koscielniak,Jonathan Shimon

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Bringing Set and Costume Designs to Fruition

Made by Teams

By: Jennifer Dasher,Lynne M. Koscielniak,Jonathan Shimon

Bringing Set and Costume Designs to Fruition: Made by Teams dives into the collaborative working relationships between set and costume designers with their technical counterparts throughout the theatrical production process, from concept to execution. Set and costume designers render environments and characters for a wide array of performative events; skilled artisans and technologists bring these visions to life. This book explores the dynamic between those who decide what the set and costumes should look like and those who make them work, including scene designers, costume designers, scene shops, and costume shops. The book discusses how to identify resources, ask the right questions, and engage in healthy collaborations. Following these fundamentals are practical activities and interviews with industry professionals that demonstrate how these skills can be applied to a broad range of productions and other avenues for creative design and production. Bringing Set and Costume Designs to Fruition is written for emerging professionals in set and costume design, as well as students in courses across a theatre degree program, including stagecraft, costume construction, scene design, and introduction to theatrical design and production.

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CRC Press

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1000873145

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The (Short) Story of My Life

By: Jennifer B. Jones

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The (Short) Story of My Life

By: Jennifer B. Jones

When you're the shortest guy in the sixth grade, standing tall isn't easy. Michael Jordan does not play basketball. He's not named after the Michael Jordan. In fact, he doesn't resemble an NBA player at all. Michael is the shortest boy in his grade, which is a problem for someone starting middle school. As if being the only boy sitting in the front row of every class photo isn't bad enough, his younger sister Emma loves pretending that she is his twin-and everyone believes her. Needless to say, Michael worries that the journal entries he must write every week for literature class will immortalize a very bad year. But then an amazing thing happens-Macy, a pretty, blond eighth-grader, starts being very, very nice to him. Why she would go for a shorter, younger guy is a mystery, but Michael isn't complaining. He just enjoys getting tutored by her (even though he doesn't need it) and seeing her at his older brother's soccer games. Who knows where things could go from there? Jennifer B. Jones's funny, upbeat novel perfectly captures a boy's nervousness about middle school, girls, and learning to stand up for himself.

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0802735339

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Blogger Bundle Volume VIII: SBTB's Harlequins That Hooked You

Anyone But You\Prince Joe\The Millionaire's Indecent Proposal\An Officer and a Gentleman\Keeping Annie Safe

By: Jennifer Crusie,Suzanne Brockmann,Emilie Rose,Rachel Lee,Beverly Barton

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Blogger Bundle Volume VIII: SBTB's Harlequins That Hooked You

Anyone But You\Prince Joe\The Millionaire's Indecent Proposal\An Officer and a Gentleman\Keeping Annie Safe

By: Jennifer Crusie,Suzanne Brockmann,Emilie Rose,Rachel Lee,Beverly Barton

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1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time

By: Jennifer Griffin

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1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time

By: Jennifer Griffin

There are tens of thousands of baby names out there—and books that dutifully list them. And then there is 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time—a curated, considered, opinionated, and richly informative guide that winnows down the world of baby names to help moms and dads make smart choices, sidestep the trendiness trap, and avoid the ranks of parents (more than 54%) who later regret the name they chose. A guide for parents who know that the perfect name lasts a lifetime—it suits not just a cuddly newborn but grows with a child from babyhood through adulthood. 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time makes a strong case for each name selected and features the name's definition, history, variations and nicknames, and its "meaning" in the larger cultural sense. Includes a primer on the basic rules of baby naming including sounds, rhythm, ethnic traditions, and effective use of a middle name.

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Workman Publishing Company

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0761181288

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Art & Industry in Early America

Rhode Island Furniture, 1650-1830

By: Patricia E. Kane,Dennis Andrew Carr,Jennifer N. Johnson,Gary R. Sullivan,Nancy Goyne Evans

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Art & Industry in Early America

Rhode Island Furniture, 1650-1830

By: Patricia E. Kane,Dennis Andrew Carr,Jennifer N. Johnson,Gary R. Sullivan,Nancy Goyne Evans

This book presents new information on the export trade, patronage, artistic collaboration, and the small-scale shop traditions that defined early Rhode Island craftsmanship. This stunning volume features more than 200 illustrations of beautifully constructed and carved objects—including chairs, high chests, bureau tables, and clocks—that demonstrate the superb workmanship and artistic skill of the state’s furniture makers.

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Yale University Press

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0300217846

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The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book

The BabyNames.com Guide to Choosing the Best Name for Your New Arrival

By: Jennifer Moss,Babynames.com

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The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book

The BabyNames.com Guide to Choosing the Best Name for Your New Arrival

By: Jennifer Moss,Babynames.com

From one of the top parenting websites' a comprehensive naming guide featuring the unique Babynames.com popularity ratings. Forget those traditional lists of names and their meanings-in guiding readers step-by-step through the naming process, as well as the seven things to consider, this book will help parents decide upon a name perfectly suited to their child and family. The only baby name book to draw upon the opinions of 1.2 million parents, each listing features a popularity rating derived from website feedback as well as the top personality traits associated with the name. Readers can also browse lists of names organized in unique ways such as names for sports fans or fiction lovers, and names to be avoided.

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039953430X

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Reading Humility in Early Modern England

By: Jennifer Clement

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Reading Humility in Early Modern England

By: Jennifer Clement

While humility is not especially valued in modern Western culture, Jennifer Clement argues here, it is central to sixteenth- and seventeenth-century understandings of Christian faith and behavior, and is vital to early modern concepts of the self. As this study shows, early modern literary engagements with humility link it to self-knowledge through the practice of right reading, and make humility foundational to any proper understanding of human agency. Yet humility has received little critical interest, and has often been misunderstood as a false virtue that engenders only self-abjection. This study offers an overview of various ways in which humility is discussed, deployed, or resisted in early modern texts ranging from the explicitly religious and autobiographical prose of Katherine Parr and John Donne, to the more politically motivated prose of Queen Elizabeth I and the seventeenth-century reformer and radical Thomas Tryon. As part of the wider 'turn to religion' in early modern studies, this study seeks to complicate our understanding of a mainstream early modern virtue, and to problematize a mode of critical analysis that assumes agency is always defined by resistance.

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Routledge

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1317071174

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The Mirror and the Palette

By: Jennifer Higgie

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The Mirror and the Palette

By: Jennifer Higgie

A dazzlingly original and ambitious book on the history of female self-portraiture by one of today's most well-respected art critics. Her story weaves in and out of time and place. She's Frida Kahlo, Loïs Mailou Jones and Amrita Sher-Gil en route to Mexico City, Paris or Bombay. She's Suzanne Valadon and Gwen John, craving city lights, the sea and solitude; she's Artemisia Gentileschi striding through the streets of Naples and Paula Modersohn-Becker in Worpswede. She's haunting museums in her paint-stained dress, scrutinising how El Greco or Titian or Van Dyck or Cézanne solved the problems that she too is facing. She's railing against her corsets, her chaperones, her husband and her brothers; she's hammering on doors, dreaming in her bedroom, working day and night in her studio. Despite the immense hurdles that have been placed in her way, she sits at her easel, picks up a mirror and paints a self-portrait because, as a subject, she is always available. Until the twentieth century, art history was, in the main, written by white men who tended to write about other white men. The idea that women in the West have always made art was rarely cited as a possibility. Yet they have - and, of course, continue to do so - often against tremendous odds, from laws and religion to the pressures of family and public disapproval. In The Mirror and the Palette, Jennifer Higgie introduces us to a cross-section of women artists who embody the fact that there is more than one way to understand our planet, more than one way to live in it and more than one way to make art about it. Spanning 500 years, biography and cultural history intertwine in a narrative packed with tales of rebellion, adventure, revolution, travel and tragedy enacted by women who turned their back on convention and lived lives of great resilience, creativity and bravery.

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Simon and Schuster

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1643138049

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Keats, Hermeticism, and the Secret Societies

By: Jennifer N. Wunder

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Keats, Hermeticism, and the Secret Societies

By: Jennifer N. Wunder

Jennifer Wunder makes a strong case for the importance of hermeticism and the secret societies to an understanding of John Keats's poetry and his speculations about religious and philosophical questions. Although secret societies exercised enormous cultural influence during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, they have received little attention from Romantic scholars. And yet, information about the societies permeated all aspects of Romantic culture. Groups such as the Rosicrucians and the Freemasons fascinated the reading public, and the market was flooded with articles, pamphlets, and books that discussed the societies's goals and hermetic philosophies, debated their influence, and drew on their mythologies for literary inspiration. Wunder recovers the common knowledge about the societies and offers readers a first look at the role they played in the writings of Romantic authors in general and Keats in particular. She argues that Keats was aware of the information available about the secret societies and employed hermetic terminology and imagery associated with these groups throughout his career. As she traces the influence of these secret societies on Keats's poetry and letters, she offers readers a new perspective not only on Keats's writings but also on scholarship treating his religious and philosophical beliefs. While scholars have tended either to consider Keats's aesthetic and religious speculations on their own terms or to adopt a more historical approach that rejects an emphasis on the spiritual for a materialist interpretation, Wunder offers us a middle way. Restoring Keats to a milieu characterized by simultaneously worldly and mythological propensities, she helps to explain if not fully reconcile the insights of both camps.

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1317109392

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Both Sides of Then

Finding Love After Abandonment

By: Jennifer Griffith

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Both Sides of Then

Finding Love After Abandonment

By: Jennifer Griffith

When a young girl discovers her parent’s painful life secrets her sense of self unravels, eliciting a long path to healing, acceptance, and love. Jennifer is thirteen and living a quiet teenage existence when her parents reveal their innermost secrets; her mother has found the child she relinquished as a baby, and her father no longer wants to be part of the family. As Jennifer’s young life unravels, she begins to self-destruct. Anna, Jennifer’s mother, is deeply affected by losing her parents at a young age and by her subsequent strict upbringing in a Baptist orphanage. Thrust into a changing world ill-prepared, she finds herself pregnant and unwed during a time when society shunned these young mothers. Both Sides of Then is the story of a mother and daughter’s search for agency. Jennifer shares her difficult path to self-acceptance while piecing together her mother's young life using vignettes shared throughout her childhood. By writing from her mother’s perspective, would Jennifer eventually understand her mother? Would she see her own life more clearly. A coming-of-age book and in-depth exploration of family frailty and resilience, Both Sides of Then is a daring take on the power of the female voice, even after it’s been silenced. "It is a great act of love when a daughter works hard to fully understand her mother’s life. In Both Sides of Then, Jennifer Griffith does exactly that. This memoir chronicles a daughter making sense of her own experience by unraveling the mystery of her mother’s life. I wept, I laughed, and I wanted to call my mom after I finished this beautiful book.” —Julie Barton, New York Times bestselling author of Dog Medicine “Jennifer Griffith's steely, calm voice is a marvel of compassion as she boldly inhabits her mother's pain in order to understand her own. Both Sides of Then is a mesmerizing journey through empathy to forgiveness, written with clear-eyed bravery and love.” —Rachel Howard, author of The Lost Night and The Risk of Us “In Both Sides of Then, Jennifer Griffith expertly weaves her story of a troubled childhood with her mother's experience growing up an orphan. We come to understand two fundamental truths: we inherit much more than we realize and the only narrative more elemental than our own is our mother's. This compelling memoir expertly explores family history, abandonment, resilience, and ultimately, an imperfect but honest kind of love.” —Shanti Brien, author of Almost Innocent

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Her Rocky Mountain Defender

By: Jennifer D. Bokal

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Her Rocky Mountain Defender

By: Jennifer D. Bokal

A medical student searching for her troubled sister gets caught up with a secret agent investigating a drug cartel in this romantic suspense novel. Searching for her missing sister leads Madelyn Thompkins straight into the path of danger . . . and Roman DeMarco. Wounded physically and emotionally, the undercover agent hardly needs this distraction. When the two collide with a Russian gang, they go on the run—and are drawn together. Their priorities don’t align, but when Madelyn falls victim to a murderous criminal, Roman is ready to sacrifice everything to save her.

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1488092990

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Afghan Romance

By: Jennifer Christiansen McClain,Needlecraft Shop

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Afghan Romance

By: Jennifer Christiansen McClain,Needlecraft Shop

Afghan Romance is a collection of 56 afghans presented in a book which breaks new ground in the needlecraft publishing industry. Readers of romance novels and lovers of crochet go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we have combined instructions for beautiful afghans and a wonderful love story in one terrific book!The beautiful afghans featured in each chapter match the setting as well as the moods of each character being presented, These afghans have never before been published and with our easy step-by-step instructions, will bring hours of enjoyment to any crocheter.The charming love story is about Corrine Hamilton Thomburg, matchmaker par excellence, and how she attempts to bring together her best friend Ashley and Corrine's ranch manager, Tyler. However, the plot thickens when Corrine, herself, begins to have romantic feelings for Tyler. What is worse is that Corrine is engaged to marry someone else!This book is a must have for any needlecraft or literary book department!

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Annie's

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1573671088

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Grant: A Small-Town Cowboy Romance

By: Jennifer Ashley

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Grant: A Small-Town Cowboy Romance

By: Jennifer Ashley

Welcome to Riverbend, Texas, home to the red-hot stunt-riding cowboys of the Campbell family and bull riders of the Mallory family. Throw in some spice and small-town scandals, and enjoy your visit in this contemporary romance series from NY Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley. Grant Campbell, famous trick rider from Riverbend, Texas, thought it was over with Christina, the love of his life. But a chance encounter one dark spring night gives Grant hope that he can have a second chance. Things are changing in Riverbend, though, that threaten to take Christina away from him forever. Christina Farrell has tried to move on after her breakup with Grant, the hot Texas cowboy who stole her peace of mind the day he walked into her bar and gave her his sinful smile. But every reminder of him tells her it’s not over in her heart. Christina realizes she’ll never forget him until she makes some changes in her life, but before she can, a reconnection with Grant alters everything for her in an unexpected way. Book 2 of Riding Hard

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1941229875

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Essential Skills

Customer Service Vocabulary Building Workbook

By: Jennifer Wilkins

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Essential Skills

Customer Service Vocabulary Building Workbook

By: Jennifer Wilkins

This workbook is an important teaching tool for those learning English as a second language and anyone who wants to pursue a career in customer service. By building your customer service vocabulary, you'll be able to - develop the vocabulary and vocational skills you need to become successful; - improve your reading and oral communication skills; - enhance your thinking and problem solving skills; - boost your spelling and phonics skills. The workbook's ninety-two exercises help you build work-specific skills and job related vocabulary. Master your understanding of almost three hundred words with easy-to-follow exercises such as reading comprehension, applying the meaning, filling in the blanks, and more. You'll also find fun activities such as word searches, crosswords, and analogies. In addition to learning a robust customer service vocabulary, you'll also apply synonyms and antonyms that will help you in a customer service environment. Get your career on the fast track or, if you are a teacher, find an important resource so your students can learn the skills that matter most with Essential Skills: Customer Service Vocabulary Building Workbook.

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1462038174

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The Social Life of Appalachian Englishes

A Sociolinguistic Introduction

By: Jennifer Cramer,Allison Burkette

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The Social Life of Appalachian Englishes

A Sociolinguistic Introduction

By: Jennifer Cramer,Allison Burkette

Appalachian Englishes (AEs) possess an array of linguistic features that distinguish them from other American Englishes, yet the rich history of language in the United States has created a wealth of linguistic resources through factors such as immigration and contact, providing the environment for AEs to grow and adapt in ways that are also similar to other varieties of English. AEs have a long history of representation in linguistic literature, but until now no single work has examined the interplay of language production and perception with an eye toward the role that language plays in the construction of personal and social identities. The Social Life of Appalachian Englishes takes a sociolinguistic/sociocultural approach to exploring specific linguistic features highlighted in the Linguistic Atlas Projects and the social life of Appalachian varieties in terms of perceptions and use. Focusing on the single theme of the social life of language in Appalachia, the book aims to explore the implications of the kinds of variation found, reinforce the notion that social meaning and variation are inseparable, and illustrate how linguistic production and perception are interrelated. It uses new data to amplify this theme, presenting a novel combination of data from different sociolinguistic traditions (specifically, perceptual dialectology and traditional atlas-style dialectology). Opportunities for engagement are provided through QR codes linking to additional resources and discussion questions and exercises at the end of each chapter. This book is designed for students and researchers interested in general linguistics, sociolinguistics, American Englishes, language variation, linguistic anthropology, and Appalachian studies.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040000509

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Second Language Acquisition

An Introductory Course

By: Susan M. Gass,Jennifer Behney,Luke Plonsky

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Second Language Acquisition

An Introductory Course

By: Susan M. Gass,Jennifer Behney,Luke Plonsky

Now in a fifth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume for the study of second language acquisition (SLA). Its chapters have been fully updated, and reorganized where appropriate, to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the field and its related disciplines. In order to reflect current developments, new sections and expanded discussions have been added. The fifth edition of Second Language Acquisition retains the features that students found useful in previous editions. This edition provides pedagogical tools that encourage students to reflect upon the experiences of second language learners. As with previous editions, discussion questions and problems at the end of each chapter help students apply their knowledge, and a glossary defines and reinforces must-know terminology. This clearly written, comprehensive, and current textbook, by Susan Gass, Jennifer Behney, and Luke Plonsky, is the ideal textbook for an introductory SLA course in second language studies, applied linguistics, linguistics, TESOL, and/or language education programs. This textbook is supported with a Companion Website containing instructor and student resources including PowerPoint slides, exercises, stroop tests, flashcards, audio and video links: https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781138743427/

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Routledge

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1351723138

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Never a Dull Moment

By: Jennifer Cole

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Never a Dull Moment

By: Jennifer Cole

Love and hate, friendship and jealousy, rivalry and intimacy--they're one thing between friends but quite another between sisters. This series introduces three sisters, aged 17, 15 and 13. They share clothes, homework, bathroom and the the best and worst times of their lives!

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0449132110

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The social significance of dining out

A study of continuity and change

By: Alan Warde,Jessica Paddock,Jennifer Whillans

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The social significance of dining out

A study of continuity and change

By: Alan Warde,Jessica Paddock,Jennifer Whillans

Dining out used to be considered exceptional; however, the Food Standards Authority reported that in 2014, one meal in six was eaten away from home in Britain. Previously considered a necessary substitute for an inability to obtain a meal in a family home, dining out has become a popular recreational activity for a majority of the population, offering pleasure as well as refreshment. Based on a major mixed-methods research project on dining out in England, this book offers a unique comparison of the social differences between London, Bristol and Preston from 1995 to 2015, charting the dynamic relationship between eating in and eating out. Addressing topics such as the changing domestic divisions of labour around food preparation, the variety of culinary experience for different sections of the population, and class differences in taste and the pleasures and satisfactions associated with dining out, the authors explore how the practice has evolved across the three cities.

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