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This Game of Ghosts

By: Joe Simpson

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When mountain climber Simon Yates cut the rope and sent his friend and climbing partner Joe Simpson plummeting to an ordeal few mountaineers can have contemplated, the outcome was totally unpredictable. That Simpson survived his experience on Peru's Siula Grande is a revelation of the power of the human spirit to overcome fear, pain and deprivation of almost unimaginable intensity. He did not expect to live it all over again - more than once. The first test was to write his award-winning account of the ordeal in Touching the Void. That meant dragging the terrifying experience out of the deeper shadows of his memory. Next, another fall in the Himalaya crippled and almost broke him. He felt forced to test his nerve again, and struggled on crutches to 20,000 feet on Pumori, near Everest. On his descent he heard that a young, first-time climber had been killed by a chance rockfall. What sense could he make now of this game of ghosts that had claimed the lives of so many of his friends over the years he had been climbing, while he had survived so many events that should have meant certain death? In an attempt to find catharsis for his confused emotions he wrote this e xtraordinary memoir, revealing his early ife and his fifteen years of climbing on three continents, before and after the life-changing experience of Siula Grande. His gripping story recounts, with total honesty, experiences that range from hilarious to poignant to nearly unbelievable. Here are the signposts that have directed him since childhood to measure fear and embrace the unknown. He wonders about the luck or the choices along the way that have caused the loss of so many climbing friends: Ghosts everywhere I look, all Isee are ghosts - or perhaps I am the ghost, a spectre of my past, standing in the rubble of my present, anxiously awaiting the future. This is a compelling work of adventure and introspection that will hold both moutaineers and armchair travelers spellbound.

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The Mountaineers Books

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0898864607

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9780898864601

How the United States Racializes Latinos

White Hegemony and Its Consequences

By: José A. Cobas,Jorge Duany,Joe R. Feagin

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How the United States Racializes Latinos

White Hegemony and Its Consequences

By: José A. Cobas,Jorge Duany,Joe R. Feagin

Mexican and Central American undocumented immigrants, as well as U.S. citizens such as Puerto Ricans and Mexican-Americans, have become a significant portion of the U.S. population. Yet the U.S. government, mainstream society, and radical activists characterize this rich diversity of peoples and cultures as one group alternatively called "Hispanics," "Latinos," or even the pejorative "Illegals." How has this racializing of populations engendered governmental policies, police profiling, economic exploitation, and even violence that afflict these groups? From a variety of settings-New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Central America, Cuba-this book explores this question in considering both the national and international implications of U.S. policy. Its coverage ranges from legal definitions and practices to popular stereotyping by the public and the media, covering such diverse topics as racial profiling, workplace discrimination, mob violence, treatment at border crossings, barriers to success in schools, and many more. It shows how government and social processes of racializing are too seldom understood by mainstream society, and the implication of attendant policies are sorely neglected.

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292

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Routledge

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1317258029

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9781317258025

Texas: A History

By: Joe Bertram Frantz

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Texas: A History

By: Joe Bertram Frantz

Texas is blood and violence, right? It is cowboys and longhorns, the Alamo and the Astrodome, wheeling and dealing and bragging, right? Right. And also wrong, says the author of this book, Joe B. Frantz. This is the story of how a myth began, with the Texas Revolution against Mexico, cattle drives, and "hyperactive" Texas Rangers, and became embodied in larger-than-life figures, from Sam Houston to "Speaker Sam" Rayburn, from the explorer La Salle to L. B. J. It is also the story of a state larger than its myth, a Confederate state that contained enclaves of pro-Union German-Americans, a football-loving state that produced musicians of the sensitivity of Scott Joplin and Van Cliburn, a western state that also is Southern, Mexican, and Spanish in its influences.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393348695

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9780393348699

Cultivating Civility

Practical Ways to Improve a Dysfunctional Library

By: Jo Henry,Joe Eshleman,Richard Moniz

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Cultivating Civility

Practical Ways to Improve a Dysfunctional Library

By: Jo Henry,Joe Eshleman,Richard Moniz

Like other workplaces, libraries can sometimes be stressful, with library workers bearing the brunt of such problems as uncivil patrons, poor communication, inadequate leadership, and toxic behaviors by fellow employees. But there’s hope. Following up their acclaimed examination of the dysfunctional library ("should be essential reading for library leaders" raves Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association), here the authors present a book of proactive solutions and guidance culled from their own research, including interviews with library administrators and staff. Sharing valuable insights that will stimulate thought and discussion towards the goal of a healthier and more harmonious workplace, this book addresses the subject from four viewpoints—individual, team, leader, and organization—focusing on solutions and practical steps in each area; shows how self-reflection and self-awareness can be key starting points for exploring workplace issues; offers numerous suggestions for wellness and self-care; provides tips for improving interpersonal communication and conversations in ways that prevent silos and span boundaries; sheds light on forming and sustaining cohesive library teams, then provides solutions for misaligned teams and dissenters; discusses why effectively conveying vision, role modeling, and demonstrating empathy are all crucial behaviors of library leaders; shares actions library leaders can take to engage employees in the change process; examines how organizational structures can either detract or contribute to a library’s success; and details types of training that can be utilized to minimize dysfunction, including training for bias, empathy, conflict management, and diversity. Filled with beneficial advice on every page, this resource will help libraries be better workplaces for everyone.

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American Library Association

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0838947247

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9780838947241

Wolf Time

By: Joe Gores,J Gores

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Wolf Time

By: Joe Gores,J Gores

Hollis Fletcher had no idea why someone had tried to kill him. But Fletcher, a professional hunter, was going to find the man who had left him for dead in the frozen Minnesota woods. And when he did, he would have his vengeance. Another winner from three-time Edgar Allan Poe Award Winner Joe Gores!

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Zebra Books

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0821730959

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9780821730959

Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest

By: Steve Trudell,Joe Ammirati

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Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest

By: Steve Trudell,Joe Ammirati

A must-have guide for mushroom hunters in the Pacific Northwest Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 460 of the region's most common mushrooms. In addition to profiles on individual species, it also includes a general discussion and definition of fungi, information on where to find mushrooms and guidelines on collecting them, an overview of fungus ecology, and a discussion on how to avoid mushroom poisoning. More than 500 superb color photographs Helpful keys for identification Clear coded layout Covers Oregon, Washington, southern British Columbia, Idaho, and western-most Montana Essential reference for mushroom enthusiasts, hikers, and naturalists

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352

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Timber Press

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1604691417

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9781604691412

GYPSY JOE

By: Joe Smith

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GYPSY JOE

By: Joe Smith

Gypsy Joe is not only a story of redemption, but an uplifting account of a young gypsy determined to realize his dream. Joe Smith tells of his formative years travelling the country in a caravan and how he encountered crushing prejudice when his extraordinary talents as a golf boy prodigy became apparent.Disillusioned, he recounts a downward spiral and a life of criminality before pulling back from the brink and making the most of his life.The Observer selected the book as their Sports Book of the Year 2009 saying: "e;One of the best golf books written this year; although the cheque books come out for the scandal, this true story of thwarted ambition, criminality, violence and redemption has substance. A courageous story shot through with intelligence and humanity."e;"e;What comes across in this book is family loyalty, raw courage and violence but there is also intelligence and humanity."e;Chris Blackhurst -- Evening Standard, 23 June 2009

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eBook Partnership

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1909270628

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9781909270626

Signs for Me

Basic Sign Vocabulary for Children, Parents & Teachers

By: Benjamin J. Bahan,Joe Dannis

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Signs for Me

Basic Sign Vocabulary for Children, Parents & Teachers

By: Benjamin J. Bahan,Joe Dannis

Presents the American Sign Language handshapes for nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, numbers, and letters.

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Dawnsign Press

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0915035278

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9780915035274

McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery

By: The Podiatry Institute,Joe T. Southerland,Jeffrey S. Boberg,Michael S. Downey,Aprajita Nakra,Linnie V. Rabjohn

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McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery

By: The Podiatry Institute,Joe T. Southerland,Jeffrey S. Boberg,Michael S. Downey,Aprajita Nakra,Linnie V. Rabjohn

The definitive text in its field, McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery, is the ideal reference for the podiatric or orthopedic surgeon, resident, or student preparing for certification exams. From perioperative management to postoperative complications and considerations, this must-have resource prepares you for a full range of podiatric surgeries and procedures ranging from routine trauma of the foot and leg to compound deformities, enabling you to face any challenge with confidence. This is the tablet version of McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery which does not include access to the supplemental content mentioned in the text.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1469817519

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9781469817514

Going the Distance

The Making of a World-Class Endurance Cyclist

By: Joe Barr

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Going the Distance

The Making of a World-Class Endurance Cyclist

By: Joe Barr

In 2012, Joe Barr almost died from altitude sickness on the 11,000-ft Wolf Creek Pass in a Race Across America attempt. The infamous 3,200-mile race is non-stop ultracycling at its most extreme. In 2014, Joe returned and received the coveted Finisher's medal, and in 2019, at the age of 60, he went back again and won his category. This story of extreme perseverance begins on a yellow Raleigh Chopper on the streets of Co. Derry, where Joe, trying to escape the harsh everyday reality of the Troubles as a young Catholic boy in an all- Protestant school, went on long bicycle rides into the countryside, dreaming of one day taking part in cycling's grand tours. When his baby son was diagnosed with cancer, Joe got on the bike with a different purpose and won his first 1,300-mile endurance race. This is a story of unimaginable grit, and of what it takes to keep going when failure seems inevitable.

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Gill & Macmillan Ltd

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0717190617

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9780717190614

For Ever and Ever Amen

By: Joe Pemberton

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For Ever and Ever Amen

By: Joe Pemberton

The story of the childhood experiences of James, a nine-year old living in Manchester in the late 1960s, told with an eye on the priorities of a child.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1848769989

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9781848769984

New Worlds

An Introduction to College Reading

By: Joe Cortina,Janet Elder

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New Worlds

An Introduction to College Reading

By: Joe Cortina,Janet Elder

New Worlds is an introductory college reading improvement text that applies the successful approach of the authors' Opening Doors and Comprehending College textbooks, and Janet Elder's Exercise Your College Reading Skills, in a format designed to help lower-level developmental reading students succeed in college. This approach presents skills clearly, in a structured approach that emphasizes comprehension and provides thorough, on-going practice and application of the skills. This second edition includes fuller explanations, more practice exercises, ten new reading selections, expanded quizzes for all reading selections, and a wealth of new media support.

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McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages

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0072552131

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9780072552133

The Hockey Coaching Bible

By: Bertagna, Joe

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The Hockey Coaching Bible

By: Bertagna, Joe

The Hockey Coaching Bible presents drills for developing players at each position and strategies for in-game situations, including offensive, defensive, and neutral zone play and power plays and penalty kills. Other topics include building a program from the ground up and furthering your professional development as a coach.

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Human Kinetics

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0736062017

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9780736062015

On Roads

A Hidden History

By: Joe Moran

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On Roads

A Hidden History

By: Joe Moran

In this history of roads and what they have meant to the people who have driven them, one of Britain's favourite cultural historians reveals how a relatively simple road system turned into a maze-like pattern of roundabouts, flyovers, and spaghetti junctions. Using a unique blend of travel writing, anthropology, history and social observation, he explores how Britain's roads have their roots in unexpected places, from Napoleon's role in the numbering system to the surprising origin of sat-nav. Full of quirky nuggets of history, such as the day trips organised to see the construction of the M1 and the 2.5m Mills and Boons used to build the M6 Toll Road, On Roads also celebrates innovators whose work we take for granted, such as the designers of the road sign system. On subjects ranging from speed limits to driving on the left, and the 'non-places where we stop to the unwritten laws of traffic jams, these hidden stories have never been told together, until now.

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320

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Profile Books

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1847654932

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9781847654939

The Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook

A Legal Guide to the Custody and Adoption of Native American Children

By: Billy Joe Jones,Mark Tilden,Kelly Gaines-Stoner

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The Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook

A Legal Guide to the Custody and Adoption of Native American Children

By: Billy Joe Jones,Mark Tilden,Kelly Gaines-Stoner

Previous edition, 1st, published in 1995.

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American Bar Association

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1590318587

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9781590318584

Opening Doors

Understanding College Reading

By: Joe Cortina,Janet Elder,Katherine Gonnet

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Opening Doors

Understanding College Reading

By: Joe Cortina,Janet Elder,Katherine Gonnet

This text presents a systematic way of approaching college textbook material that is designed to make students more efficient in their reading and studying. It reinforces the essential skills of identifying the topic, main idea and supporting details, and also provides strategies for important skills, ranging from predicting and questioning actively as you read, to selecting, organizing and rehearsing textbook material for a test.

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McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages

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0070240043

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9780070240049

O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?

A Meditation on Suffering

By: Hoover, Joe

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O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?

A Meditation on Suffering

By: Hoover, Joe

A thorough exploration, through personal stories and artistic/academic meditations, of the bleakest and most fearful questions around God's presence in human suffering and death"--

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