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Michael Polanyi and His Generation

Origins of the Social Construction of Science

By: Mary Jo Nye

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Michael Polanyi and His Generation

Origins of the Social Construction of Science

By: Mary Jo Nye

Describes Michael Polanyi's role in the way the philosophy of science was seen as a social enterprise, not relying entirely on empiricism and reason alone.

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University of Chicago Press

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022610317X

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The Bat

A Harry Hole Novel (1)

By: Jo Nesbo

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the electrifying first installment of the Inspector Harry Hole series, Harry Hole of the Oslo Crime Squad is dispatched to Sydney to observe a murder case. As he circles closer to the killer, Harry begins to fear that no one is safe, least of all those investigating the murder. The victim is a twenty-three year old Norwegian woman who is a minor celebrity back home. Harry is free to offer assistance, but he has firm instructions to stay out of trouble. Never one to sit on the sidelines, Harry befriends one of the lead detectives, and one of the witnesses, as he is drawn deeper into the case. Together, they discover that this is only the latest in a string of unsolved murders, and the pattern points toward a psychopath working his way across the country. Don't miss Jo Nesbo's latest Harry Hole novel, coming May 2023!

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Vintage Crime/Black Lizard

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0345807103

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9780345807106

The Turnaround Mindset

Aligning Leadership for Student Success

By: Tierney Temple Fairchild,Jo Lynne DeMary

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The Turnaround Mindset

Aligning Leadership for Student Success

By: Tierney Temple Fairchild,Jo Lynne DeMary

This book provides a valuable balance between what one must know and what one must do to turn around low-performing schools. The 3-E framework simplifies this complex process by focusing resources on the environment, the executive, and the execution of the turnaround plan. A set of case studies on individuals who have led successful turnarounds of schools gives life to the theoretical concepts.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1607090430

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9781607090434

Thomas Day

Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color

By: Patricia Phillips Marshall,Jo Ramsay Leimenstoll

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Thomas Day

Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color

By: Patricia Phillips Marshall,Jo Ramsay Leimenstoll

Marshall and Leimenstoll have researched Day's remarkable life and work thoroughly, identifying a great quantity of his known and attributed furniture and interior woodwork, finding myriad published sources for his design elements, and examining a wide range of documents to trace his career and describe his world. Their research, along with the wealth of images of Day's unique furniture and interiors, constitutes a book of major, lasting value. "Catherine Bishir, author of North Carolina Architecture "This book, featuring the story and workmanship of Thomas Day, a free man of color in slaveholding North Carolina, is a fascinating addition to the corpus of literature concerning the anomalies and complexities of life in the Old South. A slaveholder as well as a skilled craftsman, Thomas Day occupied an unusual and privileged position. These fine illustrations of his craftsmanship help to explain why. "Daniel c. Littlefield, University of South Carolina "Thomas Day's creative genius, his skill in the design and fabrication of furniture and decorative woodwork, and the scope of his business establish him as a major founder of the North Carolina furniture industry. "John H. Haley, Associate Professor of History Emeritus, University of North Carolina, Wilmington THE NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS CHAPEL HILL

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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080783341X

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9780807833414

The Most Complete Food Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

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The Most Complete Food Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

An ultimate and timely companion to the wealth of current news on the link between food content and health, by the bestselling authors of "The Fat Counter".

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Simon and Schuster

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0671025619

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9780671025618

Christmas at Crazy Woman Creek

By: Ryan Jo Summers

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Christmas at Crazy Woman Creek

By: Ryan Jo Summers

Colby Lonigan was out rounding up stray cattle in dismal Crazy Woman Creek when he found her. She looked like she’d stepped off the pages of a fashion magazine, except she was dirty, disheveled, injured, missing a shoe, and her memories. Not knowing what else to do, he takes her back to his ranch. It must be the Christmas spirit to make him offer for her to stay indefinitely. Faith adopted the name Colby gave her because she didn’t know her own. Or anything else about herself. As she stayed on at the ranch, she fell under the spell of Colby’s sweet little daughter and learned the ranching life. And the romance between her and Colby grew. But first she needed to find out who she was and why she had a pale white circle around her left ring finger. When Colby’s ex-in-laws sue for custody of his precious daughter, at Christmastime, Faith agrees to stay and fight with him, hoping she hasn’t left a child of her own somewhere out in Crazy Woman Creek.

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Satin Romance

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The Poetry of Thomas Hardy

A Handbook and Commentary

By: J. O. Bailey

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The Poetry of Thomas Hardy

A Handbook and Commentary

By: J. O. Bailey

This handbook provides the background necessary for fully understanding the nearly one thousand poems of Hardy. As it treats the poems individually and often supplements the analysis of a poem by relating it to other poems and to passages in the fiction, every comment helps build a portrait of Hardy as a poet. Originally published in 1970. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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UNC Press Books

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1469639394

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Surry County, North Carolina, Wills, 1771-1827

Annotated Genealogical Abstracts

By: Jo White Linn

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Surry County, North Carolina, Wills, 1771-1827

Annotated Genealogical Abstracts

By: Jo White Linn

Based on recorded wills and original wills at the North Carolina State Archives as well as "Loose Estate Papers" of intestates, these abstracts cover not only wills but powers of attorney, bonds, inventories, bills of sale, etc. Significantly, Surry County lay within the Granville Proprietary at its formation, and after Lord Granville's death in 1763 until 1778, the Proprietary land office did not reopen, making it very difficult--but for these will abstracts--for the present-day researcher to establish the residence of many individuals during that time period. What is more, as there are no extant marriage bonds for Surry County for the period 1771 to 1780, these will abstracts assume an importance out of all proportion to their customary value.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806313463

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9780806313467

The Cholesterol Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

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The Cholesterol Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

Contains statistics on cholesterol, fiber and calories of brand name and generic foods as well as menu items in restaurant chains.

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Simon and Schuster

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0743464389

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9780743464383

The Fat Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

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The Fat Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

Celebrating 20 years in print, this invaluable guide shows readers how to reduce fat intake, lose weight, and protect their health. It contains the most up-to-date listings for restaurant chains and take-out foods as well as the latest news on trans fats, food labels, and more. Reissue.

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Simon and Schuster

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0743464400

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9780743464406

Beginnings

The Art and Science of Planning Psychotherapy

By: Mary Jo Peebles Kleiger,Mary Jo Peebles

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Beginnings

The Art and Science of Planning Psychotherapy

By: Mary Jo Peebles Kleiger,Mary Jo Peebles

First Published in 2012. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Routledge

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0415883083

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Communicative Practices at Work

Multimodality and Learning in a High-Tech Firm

By: Jo Anne Kleifgen

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Communicative Practices at Work

Multimodality and Learning in a High-Tech Firm

By: Jo Anne Kleifgen

This book examines communicative practices in a circuit-board manufacturing plant in California's Silicon Valley, where the employees come from diverse ethnolinguistic backgrounds, their activities involve the use of high-tech equipment and their practices are shaped by, and sometimes contest, local and global forces. Analyses of the data show that learning occurs optimally when workers make strategic use of both their home languages and English within an ecology of semiotic systems. The book demonstrates the importance of accounting for multilingual practices in studies of multimodality. Through detailed ethnography it brings the reader to a better understanding of learning-in-practice in work environments, where the complexities and accelerated growth of new technologies along with a globalized world produce new forms of multilingual and multimodal communication.

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Multilingual Matters

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1783090472

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The Calorie Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

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The Calorie Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

Now revised and updated, this classic by two nationally renowned nutritionists contains information on more than 20,000 food entries, featuring items from national and regional restaurant chains, brand name foods, take-out favorites, and much more. Original.

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Simon and Schuster

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0743464370

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9780743464376

Joe Black

More than a Dodger

By: Martha Jo Black,Chuck Schoffner

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Joe Black

More than a Dodger

By: Martha Jo Black,Chuck Schoffner

He was told that the color of his skin would keep him out of the big leagues, but Joe Black worked his way up through the Negro Leagues and the Cuban Winter League. He burst into the Majors in 1952 when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. In the face of segregation, verbal harassment, and even death threats, Joe Black rose to the top of his game; he earned National League Rookie of the Year and became the first African American pitcher to win a World Series game. With the same tenacity he showed in his baseball career, Black became the first African American vice president of a transportation corporation when he went to work for Greyhound. In this first-ever biography of Joe Black, his daughter Martha Jo Black tells the story not only of a baseball great who broke through the color line, but also of the father she knew and loved.

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Chicago Review Press

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0897337530

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Harlequin Blaze August 2013 Bundle

The Heart Won't Lie\To the Limit\Half-Hitched\Taking Him Down

By: Vicki Lewis Thompson,Jo Leigh,Isabel Sharpe,Meg Maguire

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Harlequin Blaze August 2013 Bundle

The Heart Won't Lie\To the Limit\Half-Hitched\Taking Him Down

By: Vicki Lewis Thompson,Jo Leigh,Isabel Sharpe,Meg Maguire

Harlequin Blaze brings you four new red-hot reads for one great price, available now for a limited time only from September 1 to September 30! This Harlequin Blaze bundle includes The Closer by national bestselling author Rhonda Nelson, Mission: Seduction by Candace Havens, Mystery Date by Crystal Green and The Devil She Knows by Kira Sinclair. Look for four new sexy, steamy stories every month from Harlequin Blaze!

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Harlequin

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1459254562

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9781459254565

The Pocket Fat Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

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The Pocket Fat Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

Updated and revised, this incredibly handy pocket-sized resource makes it easy for readers to live a healthy, low-fat lifestyle while keeping on the move. It includes the latest information on national brand names, snacks, fresh foods, restaurants, and takeout eateries.

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Jo Ann Heslin

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0671004506

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9780671004507

The Carbohydrate, Fiber, and Sugar Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

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The Carbohydrate, Fiber, and Sugar Counter

By: Annette B. Natow,Jo-Ann Heslin

The role of carbohydrates, fiber, and sugar in a healthy diet is fully explained in this handy guide to 15,000 brand-name and generic foods. Readers learn why they should double their fiber intake and how to lose weight and reduce their risk of cancer. Includes portion size and calorie counts.

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Simon and Schuster

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0671025627

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9780671025625

Patient Advocacy for Health Care Quality: Strategies for Achieving Patient-Centered Care

By: Jo Anne L. Earp,Elizabeth French,Melissa Gilkey

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Patient Advocacy for Health Care Quality: Strategies for Achieving Patient-Centered Care

By: Jo Anne L. Earp,Elizabeth French,Melissa Gilkey

As a contribution to the emerging healthcare quality movement, Patient Advocacy for Healthcare Quality: Strategies for Achieving Patient-Centered Care is distinct from any others of its kind in its focus on the consumer’s perspective and in its emphasis on how advocacy can influence change at multiple social levels. This introductory volume synthesizes patient advocacy from a multi-level approach and is an ideal text for graduate and professional students in schools of public health, nursing and social work.

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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0763749613

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9780763749613

A Shocking Delight

By: Jo Beverley

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A Shocking Delight

By: Jo Beverley

From New York Times bestselling author Jo Beverley comes a captivating Regency romance in which a lady must risk it all to win the heart of an infamous Earl... Lucinda Potter, daughter of a wealthy merchant, is more interested in trade than in the men after her dowry. When forced to have a London season, Lucy sets out to enjoy herself rather than to find a husband. But once she meets the notorious Earl of Wyvern, her resolve weakens, and when they kiss, it dissolves—even though her instincts warn he’s dangerous. Wyvern has a dark secret, which means he must win a rich bride. Lucy seems ideal—not for her beauty and her lively charm, but because at first meeting she seems unlikely to realize the truth... As he comes to really know her with each intoxicating kiss, Wyvern realizes she’s too clever and honest by far. Marrying Lucy would mean living a lie with the woman he has come to love.

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Penguin

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0698144112

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9780698144118

Surgery of the Thoracic Spine

Principles and Techniques

By: Ali A. Baaj,U. Kumar Kakarla,Han Jo Kim

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Surgery of the Thoracic Spine

Principles and Techniques

By: Ali A. Baaj,U. Kumar Kakarla,Han Jo Kim

The definitive guide to thoracic spine pathologies and state-of-the-art surgical approaches Surgery of the Thoracic Spine: Principles and Techniques by renowned spine surgeons Ali Baaj, Kumar Kakarla, and Han Jo Kim fills a gap in the literature, with content focused solely on pathologies and surgical techniques of the thoracic spine and vertebral column. Starting with a thoughtful discussion on the uniqueness of the thoracic region as it relates to pulmonary function, the richly illustrated textbook covers a full spectrum of topics from biomechanics and anesthetic considerations to neuromonitoring and neuronavigation. With contributions from a cadre of distinguished experts, the book encompasses pathophysiology, surgical techniques, and reconstructive strategies for common degenerative, congenital, oncologic, and traumatic diseases of the thoracic spine. Dedicated chapters cover treatment options for different types of scoliosis, Scheuermann kyphosis, proximal junctional deformity, and posttraumatic deformity. Key Features Treatment of common degenerative conditions including stenosis and disc herniations Management of less common inflammatory and infectious spinal diseases such as spondylarthropathies, osteomyelitis, discitis, and fungal and tubercular infections Oncologic topics including primary, intradural extramedullary, and intramedullary spinal cord tumors and thoracic spine metastases Surgical treatment of pediatric and adult deformities including congenital, idiopathic, and degenerative scoliosis Classification of thoracic spinal fractures, discussion of complete and incomplete thoracic spinal cord injuries, posterior and ventral treatment of thoracic spine fractures, and osteoporotic compression fractures This is an invaluable evaluation and management tool for neurosurgical and orthopaedic residents and practicing spine surgeons who treat patients with common to complex thoracic spinal pathologies.

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Thieme

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1626238561

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9781626238565

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

By: Mary-Jo Kranacher,Richard Riley

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Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

By: Mary-Jo Kranacher,Richard Riley

The gold standard in textbooks on forensic accounting, fraud detection, and deterrence In the newly revised third edition of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, a team of renowned educators provides students and professionals alike with a comprehensive introduction to forensic accounting, fraud detection, and deterrence. Adhering to the model curriculum for education in fraud and forensic accounting funded by the US National Institute of Justice, this leading textbook offers real-world practicality supported by effective learning pedagogies and engaging case studies that bring technical concepts to life. Covering every key step of the investigative process, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination contains 32 integrated IDEA and Tableau software cases that introduce students to the practical tools accounting professionals use to maximize auditing and analytic capabilities, detect fraud, and comply with documentation requirements. Numerous case summaries, “The Fraudster’s Perspective” boxes, and detailed discussions of a wide range of accounting issues provide students and practitioners with the tools they’ll need to successfully investigate, prosecute, research, and resolve forensic accounting issues and financial fraud. The perfect resource for students of forensic accounting and fraud examination, as well as practitioners in the field, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, Third Edition, will also prove invaluable for academics and researchers with an interest in the subject.

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Wiley Global Education

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1394200943

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9781394200948

Broken Lines

By: Jo Bannister

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Broken Lines

By: Jo Bannister

FALSE CONNECTION Detective Superintendent Frank Shapiro finds himself weaving down a dark and twisted trail of human foibles that begins with his own Sergeant Donovan. After interrupting a robbery and receiving a blow to the head for his efforts, an angry Donovan races after the suspect, only to witness a terrible car crash. Donovan saves Mikey Dickens's life, then arrests him. But Mikey, the son of a local crime boss, is released on a technicality. And when he is later found beaten, suspicion falls on the hotheaded Irish sergeant. The young man eventually dies, and Shapiro and Inspector Liz Graham are certain of one thing: not only is Donovan's career on the line, but his life, as well. Someone is going to pay for Mikey's death. And Donovan has disappeared.... "...convincing and believable. Solidly readable, divertingly different."—Kirkus Reviews "Deeply satisfying."—The New York Times Book Review

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Speaking Volumes

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1612327958

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9781612327952

Nature's Remedies for Stress and Fatigue

Recovering from Burnout

By: Jo Dunbar

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Nature's Remedies for Stress and Fatigue

Recovering from Burnout

By: Jo Dunbar

Medical herbalist Jo Dunbar follows up her Secrets From a Herbalist's Garden with this up-to-date look at stress, how it makes us feel diminished and exhausted and simple holistic remedies that we can all use to feel better. Things have changed in the last few years and countless people are crippled by stress and anxiety. The effects of stress on our health can lead to devastating long-term illnesses such as adrenal fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome. More recently, there has also been the complex condition known as long Covid, which we are steadily learning more about. Many people feel completely burnt out but do not understand how this affects their body or what they can do about it. Unfortunately, mainstream medicine has almost nothing to offer the person who wakes up feeling exhausted and unable to cope with the smallest stress. Having helped people for more than 20 years to recover from these illnesses, Jo Dunbar passes on her knowledge and experience in this accessible book. Her healing approach involves nutrition, herbs, exercises, meditation and lifestyle changes. It's a holistic rounded approach but we are empowered to adapt it to our own needs. Jo also doesn't reject mainstream medicine out of hand and she is well-versed in all the current developments and research.

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Watkins Media Limited

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178678873X

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9781786788733

American Thunder

The Garth Brooks Story

By: Jo Sgammato

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American Thunder

The Garth Brooks Story

By: Jo Sgammato

TEN WEEKS ON THE EXTENDED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST A BOOK AS BIG AND BOLD AS THE AMAZING ENTERTAINER IT CELEBRATES -- THE ONE AND ONLY GARTH BROOKS! AMERICAN THUNDER has taken America by storm, earning the praise of songwriters, industry insiders, and, most important, Garth Brook's own fans. Here's the story of an ordinary guy from Oklahoma who hoped to become an athlete until he discovered his own unique ability to harness the power of music and reach into people's hearts and souls. From his early days in clubs and honky-tonks playing pop, rock, and folk music to his domination of the country music scene in the 1990s through his artistic experiment as rock icon Chris Gaines, this biography takes you backstage, into recording studios, and all around the world with the biggest-selling solo artist of all time.

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Ballantine Books

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0345439503

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9780345439505

Cure

A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body

By: Jo Marchant

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Cure

A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body

By: Jo Marchant

A rigorous, skeptical, deeply reported look at the new science behind the mind's surprising ability to heal the body. Have you ever felt a surge of adrenaline after narrowly avoiding an accident? Salivated at the sight (or thought) of a sour lemon? Felt turned on just from hearing your partner's voice? If so, then you've experienced how dramatically the workings of your mind can affect your body. Yet while we accept that stress or anxiety can damage our health, the idea of "healing thoughts" was long ago hijacked by New Age gurus and spiritual healers. Recently, however, serious scientists from a range of fields have been uncovering evidence that our thoughts, emotions and beliefs can ease pain, heal wounds, fend off infection and heart disease and even slow the progression of AIDS and some cancers. In Cure, award-winning science writer Jo Marchant travels the world to meet the physicians, patients and researchers on the cutting edge of this new world of medicine. We learn how meditation protects against depression and dementia, how social connections increase life expectancy and how patients who feel cared for recover from surgery faster. We meet Iraq war veterans who are using a virtual arctic world to treat their burns and children whose ADHD is kept under control with half the normal dose of medication. We watch as a transplant patient uses the smell of lavender to calm his hostile immune system and an Olympic runner shaves vital seconds off his time through mind-power alone. Drawing on the very latest research, Marchant explores the vast potential of the mind's ability to heal, lays out its limitations and explains how we can make use of the findings in our own lives. With clarity and compassion, Cure points the way towards a system of medicine that treats us not simply as bodies but as human beings. A New York Times Bestseller Finalist for the Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize Longlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize

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0385348169

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