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EBOOK: Economic Analysis for Management and Policy

By: Steven Jan,Kara Hanson,Lilani Kumarayanake,Jenny Roberts,Kate Archibald

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EBOOK: Economic Analysis for Management and Policy

By: Steven Jan,Kara Hanson,Lilani Kumarayanake,Jenny Roberts,Kate Archibald

As issues of resource scarcity become more explicitly acknowledged in the health sector, public health practitioners are recognizing that economics can form a vital part of their professional toolkit. Economic analysis provides a way of thinking about problems in which the issues of resource scarcity, opportunity cost and broader social objectives such as efficiency and equity can be explicitly taken into account. However, while economics can certainly play an important role in policy and management, its application is often complicated. This book discusses theoretical perspectives in health economics by developing an appreciation of how economic concepts and techniques can be applied in policy making and management in the health sector. The book examines: Demand analysis Markets and competition Regulation Contracts Equity in health care Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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0335225934

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9780335225934

Incentives and Dynamics in the Ethiopian Health Worker Labor Market

By: William Jack,Joost De Laat,Kara Hanson,Agnes Soucat

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Incentives and Dynamics in the Ethiopian Health Worker Labor Market

By: William Jack,Joost De Laat,Kara Hanson,Agnes Soucat

By international standards, health workers in Ethiopia are in short supply. In addition, those who do enter the health fields and remain in the country disproportionately live and work in the capital, Addis Ababa. This paper uses detailed data gathered from nearly 1,000 health workers to examine the incentives and constraints that health workers face when choosing where to work, the likely responses of workers to alternative incentive packages, and the longer term performance of the health worker labor market. This working paper was produced as part of the World Bank s Africa Region Health Systems for Outcomes (HSO) Program. The Program, funded by the World Bank, the Government of Norway, the Government of the United Kingdom and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), focuses on strengthening health systems in Africa to reach the poor and achieve tangible results related to Health, Nutrition and Population. The main pillars and focus of the program center on knowledge and capacity building related to Human Resources for Health, Health Financing, Pharmaceuticals, Governance and Service Delivery, and Infrastructure and ICT.

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World Bank Publications

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0821383647

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9780821383643

A Bibliography of Female Economic Thought to 1940

By: Kirsten Kara Madden,Janet A. Seiz,Michèle A. Pujol

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A Bibliography of Female Economic Thought to 1940

By: Kirsten Kara Madden,Janet A. Seiz,Michèle A. Pujol

... Contains references to over 10,000 articles, books, and pamphlets on economic issues, written by more than 1,700 women, published between 1770 and 1940"--Introduction.

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Psychology Press

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041523817X

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9780415238175

Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the Mediterranean 3A

Migratory Fish

By: Mohamed Hichem Kara,Jean-Pierre Quignard

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Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the Mediterranean 3A

Migratory Fish

By: Mohamed Hichem Kara,Jean-Pierre Quignard

Based on the most recent scientific data, and without neglecting historical publications, Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the Mediterranean 3 comprehensively details Mediterranean lagoonal–marine migratory fish. It provides information regarding their systematics, eobiology, ethology, genetics and their exploitation. After a general categorization of the species represented, this volume, third in a set of books on Mediterranean ichthyofauna, offers a synthesis of the knowledge acquired from 1890 to the present day for each of the 21 species most frequently found in Mediterranean lagoons and estuaries. These species are detailed across the two parts of volume 3. The scientific data presented in this book concern the species’ lagoon life as much as their marine life, and are therefore of particular interest for both the management of fish stocks and for the conservation of species. Designed to give rapid and comprehensive access to the body of knowledge on Mediterranean lagoonal and estuarine migratory fishes, this volume is for anyone involved in the use, management or protection of natural environments and their populations, including ecobiologists, geographers, engineers, teachers, students and researchers.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119597382

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9781119597384

The Sacred Nature of Birth: Natural Wisdom for Conscious Birthing

By: Kara Maria Ananda

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The Sacred Nature of Birth: Natural Wisdom for Conscious Birthing

By: Kara Maria Ananda

An inspirational book on conscious birthing and parenting for parents of the new millennium. This book is a rich collection of wisdom for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by a Conscious Birth Emissary and Mother. Learn about natural healing and sacred birthing for the optimal health of your family, children, and self. Read about simple practices for connecting with your unborn baby, healing arts for mothers and families, and preparing consciously for your best birth." --Cover, p. [4].

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Lulu.com

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1105571092

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9781105571091

The Girls Next Door

Bringing the Home Front to the Front Lines

By: Kara Dixon Vuic

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The Girls Next Door

Bringing the Home Front to the Front Lines

By: Kara Dixon Vuic

The story of the intrepid young women who volunteered to help and entertain American servicemen fighting overseas, from World War I through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The emotional toll of war can be as debilitating to soldiers as hunger, disease, and injury. Beginning in World War I, in an effort to boost soldiers’ morale and remind them of the stakes of victory, the American military formalized a recreation program that sent respectable young women and famous entertainers overseas. Kara Dixon Vuic builds her narrative around the young women from across the United States, many of whom had never traveled far from home, who volunteered to serve in one of the nation’s most brutal work environments. From the “Lassies” in France and mini-skirted coeds in Vietnam to Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe, Vuic provides a fascinating glimpse into wartime gender roles and the tensions that continue to complicate American women’s involvement in the military arena. The recreation-program volunteers heightened the passions of troops but also domesticated everyday life on the bases. Their presence mobilized support for the war back home, while exporting American culture abroad. Carefully recruited and selected as symbols of conventional femininity, these adventurous young women saw in the theater of war a bridge between public service and private ambition. This story of the women who talked and listened, danced and sang, adds an intimate chapter to the history of war and its ties to life in peacetime.

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Harvard University Press

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0674986385

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9780674986381

Syndicated Loans

A Hybrid of Relationship Lending and Publicly Traded Debt

By: Y. Altunbas,B. Gadanecz,A. Kara

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Syndicated Loans

A Hybrid of Relationship Lending and Publicly Traded Debt

By: Y. Altunbas,B. Gadanecz,A. Kara

This book examines the development of the international syndicated credits market over the past three decades. Bringing together views of practitioners and academics it provides original answers to unexplored research questions. With extensive coverage and thought-provoking insights, the book is of value to students, practitioners and academics.

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Springer

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0230597238

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9780230597235

Imagine Compassion:

The Seven Compassions

By: Kelly Wight,Kara Pandolph Munn,Jennifer Tissot

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Imagine Compassion:

The Seven Compassions

By: Kelly Wight,Kara Pandolph Munn,Jennifer Tissot

Imagine you can change the world one act of compassion at a time. Believe you can make a difference with kindness. Know this is why you were created. Compassion is the action we take in response to understanding our connectedness to all beings everywhere. The Seven Compassions articulate a path for living in tune with your truth and moving towards unity and peace. These seven practices build your capacity to experience happiness and well-being. Join us on this journey and be the light!

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Balboa Press

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1504362853

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9781504362856

3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager

Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections

By: Kara Powell,Brad M. Griffin

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3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager

Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections

By: Kara Powell,Brad M. Griffin

Today's teenagers are the most anxious, creative, and diverse generation in history--which can make it hard for us to relate. And while every teenager is a walking bundle of questions, three rise above the rest: - Who am I? - Where do I fit? - What difference can I make? Young people struggle to find satisfying and life-giving answers to these questions on their own. They need caring adults willing to lean in with empathy, practice listening, and gently point them in the direction of better answers: they are enough because of Jesus, they belong with God's people, and they are invited into God's greater story. In this book, which is based on new landmark research from the Fuller Youth Institute and combines in-depth interviews with data from 1,200 diverse teenagers, Kara Powell and Brad M. Griffin offer pastors, youth leaders, mentors, and parents practical and proven conversations and connections that help teenagers answer their three biggest questions and reach their full potential.

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Baker Books

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1493430319

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9781493430314

UN Security Council Enlargement and U.S. Interests

By: Kara C. McDonald,Stewart M. Patrick

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UN Security Council Enlargement and U.S. Interests

By: Kara C. McDonald,Stewart M. Patrick

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) remains an important source of legitimacy for international action. Yet despite dramatic changes in the international system over the past forty-five years, the composition of the UNSC has remained unaltered since 1965, and there are many who question how long its legitimacy will last without additional members that reflect twenty-first century realities. There is little agreement, however, as to which countries should accede to the Security Council or even by what formula aspirants should be judged. Reform advocates frequently call for equal representation for various regions of the world, but local competitors like India and Pakistan or Mexico and Brazil are unlikely to reach a compromise solution. Moreover, the UN Charter prescribes that regional parity should be, at most, a secondary issue; the ability to advocate and defend international peace and security should, it says, be the primary concern.The United States has remained largely silent as this debate has intensified over the past decade, choosing to voice general support for expansion without committing to specifics. (President Obama's recent call for India to become a permanent member of the Security Council was a notable exception.) In this Council Special Report, 2009?2010 International Affairs Fellow Kara C. McDonald and Senior Fellow Stewart M. Patrick argue that American reticence is ultimately unwise. Rather than merely observing the discussions on this issue, they believe that the United States should take the lead. To do so, they advocate a criteria-based process that will gauge aspirant countries on a variety of measures, including political stability, the capacity and willingness to act in defense of international security, the ability to negotiate and implement sometimes unpopular agreements, and the institutional wherewithal to participate in a demanding UNSC agenda. They further recommend that this process be initiated and implemented with early and regular input from Congress; detailed advice from relevant Executive agencies as to which countries should be considered and on what basis; careful, private negotiations in aspirant capitals; and the interim use of alternate multilateral forums such as the Group of Twenty (G20) to satisfy countries' immediate demands for broader participation and to produce evidence about their willingness and ability to participate constructively in the international system.The issues facing the world in the twenty-first century--climate change, terrorism, economic development, nonproliferation, and more--will demand a great deal of the multilateral system. The United States will have little to gain from the dilution or rejection of UNSC authority. In UN Security Council Enlargement and U.S. Interests, McDonald and Patrick outline sensible reforms to protect the efficiency and utility of the existing Security Council while expanding it to incorporate new global actors. Given the growing importance of regional powers and the myriad challenges facing the international system, their report provides a strong foundation for future action.

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Council on Foreign Relations

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087609437X

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9780876094372

Hard to Resist

By: Kara Lennox

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Hard to Resist

By: Kara Lennox

Her White Knight After rescuing Kathryn Holiday and her seven-year-old daughter from a fire that burned down their home, rookie firefighter Ethan Basque can't forget them. So he offers them a place to stay, hoping to spend more time with the beautiful single mom and her adorable little girl, Samantha. Kat, however, is insistent about keeping her distance from Ethan. And to top it off, Sam is afraid of him because he reminds her of the fire. Can Ethan convince Kat and Sam that he's more than just a onetime hero, but someone who will be there for them always?

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Harlequin

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1459234200

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9781459234208

Stepping Out on Your Own

Devotions for High School Graduates

By: Kara Lassen Oliver

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Stepping Out on Your Own

Devotions for High School Graduates

By: Kara Lassen Oliver

Whether a young person is beginning work full-time, continuing his or her education, or exploring the world, the time after high school graduation is a profound transition. Stepping Out On Your Own provides spiritual support that is important when developing new friendships and encountering new challenges. A meaningful gift from family, friends, and churches.

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Upper Room Books

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0835813118

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9780835813112

Green Money

How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All

By: Kara Perez

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Green Money

How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All

By: Kara Perez

Discover the path to a wealthier, more sustainable future Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All is a startlingly insightful and compelling book that redefines personal finance through the twin lenses of environmental sustainability and community, offering actionable steps to not only improve your financial health but also make a positive impact on the planet. Kara Perez, a visionary in sustainable personal finance, shares her unique approach to breaking free from outdated financial advice, demonstrating how you can achieve a fulfilling life that values community, sustainability, and financial well-being. Filled with real-world anecdotes, cutting-edge research, and hands-on money exercises, this book equips you with the tools needed to take immediate action towards a brighter, greener future. You'll explore topics like: How to navigate the challenges of thrifting, tackle eco-anxiety, invest ethically, and engage in environmental justice, all while securing your financial future How overconsumption and reliance on fossil fuels became the norm and how we can find practical alternatives that work better for us and the planet Why systems, and not individuals, are the real problem Ideal for young professionals, growing families, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and financial planners alike, Green Money is more than a book—it's a movement towards integrating financial success with environmental stewardship. Join Kara Perez in transforming how you think about money and take the first step towards building wealth and creating a better future for all.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1394274092

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No Shortcut to Change

An Unlikely Path to a More Gender Equitable World

By: Kara Ellerby

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No Shortcut to Change

An Unlikely Path to a More Gender Equitable World

By: Kara Ellerby

Acknowledgments -- Add gender and stir -- Gender equality and the illusion of progress -- Dual and dueling gender in global narratives -- The "problem" with women's representation in government -- The "problem" with recognizing women's economic rights -- The "problem" with protecting women from violence -- Beyond add-women politics -- Notes -- References -- Index -- About the author

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NYU Press

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1479893609

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Banking on the Body

The Market in Blood, Milk, and Sperm in Modern America

By: Kara W. Swanson

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Banking on the Body

The Market in Blood, Milk, and Sperm in Modern America

By: Kara W. Swanson

Each year Americans supply blood, sperm, and breast milk to “banks” that store these products for use by strangers in medical procedures. Who gives, who receives, who profits? Kara Swanson traces body banks from the first experiments that discovered therapeutic uses for body products to current websites that facilitate a thriving global exchange.

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Harvard University Press

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0674281438

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9780674281431

Growing Young

Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church

By: Kara Powell,Jake Mulder,Brad Griffin

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Growing Young

Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church

By: Kara Powell,Jake Mulder,Brad Griffin

Unleashing the Passion of Young People in Your Church Is Possible! Churches are losing both members and vitality as increasing numbers of young people disengage. Based on groundbreaking research with over 250 of the nation's leading congregations, Growing Young provides a strategy any church can use to involve and retain teenagers and young adults. It profiles innovative churches that are engaging 15- to 29-year-olds and as a result are growing--spiritually, emotionally, missionally, and numerically. Packed with both research and practical ideas, Growing Young shows pastors and ministry leaders how to position their churches to engage younger generations in a way that breathes vitality, life, and energy into the whole church. Visit www.churchesgrowingyoung.org for more information.

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Baker Books

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1493405829

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9781493405824

Turkish Banking

Banking Under Political Instability and Chronic High Inflation

By: Y. Altunbas,A. Kara,Ö. Olgu

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Turkish Banking

Banking Under Political Instability and Chronic High Inflation

By: Y. Altunbas,A. Kara,Ö. Olgu

In light of Turkey's EU bid and the successful IMF-led disinflation program, this book explores the evolution and performance of the Turkish banking sector. Analyzing the repercussions of overall economic structure, financial crises and political instability on its financial sector, it scrutinizes the prospects for the future of banking sectors.

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Springer

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0230582060

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9780230582064

Take Back Your Brain

How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head--and How to Get It Out

By: Kara Loewentheil

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Take Back Your Brain

How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head--and How to Get It Out

By: Kara Loewentheil

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY #1 NONFICTION BESTSELLER PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER A manual for every woman who wants to stop endless negative self-talk, create unshakable confidence, and jump-start a life of joy and power. It all begins with your thoughts. I never look good in tight skirts. I can’t ask for a raise or my boss will think I’m greedy. I’m getting too old to find a partner. I’m a bad mom. I’m always behind. I’ll never be good enough. What if every time you had a self-critical thought, you heard it in a man’s voice? The truth is not far off. Living in a patriarchy, women absorb a lifetime of messages that say your worth is defined by your looks, your accomplishments, and how well you take care of everyone around you. In fact, these messages are so pervasive that, even knowing they exist, they still manage to program themselves into our brains. The result is that women end up feeling anxious, guilty, and vaguely ashamed of themselves no matter how much they do for others or achieve for themselves. So how do we deprogram our thoughts from patriarchy’s corrosive influence? And once we do, how can we create new, self-empowering beliefs? Master Certified Life Coach and host of the UnF*ck Your Brain podcast Kara Loewentheil knows how. Despite graduating from Harvard Law School and getting her dream job, Kara spent her twenties and thirties feeling insecure and anxious, until she learned how to change her thoughts—which led her to become a coach. In Take Back Your Brain, she draws on cognitive psychology, feminist theory, and years of experience as a neuroplasticity-focused coach to break down how the patriarchy hijacks women’s brains, and how women can get free. To bridge the gap between your inner voice and your true potential, she says, you must begin with your thoughts. By using the skills in this book to literally rewire your brain, you can create new thought patterns that will directly transform outcomes in your life. Ultimately, Take Back Your Brain invites you to replace the thoughts that no longer serve you and make room for a kind of confidence you never thought possible. Because when women unleash their true power, they awaken new possibilities for the world.

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Penguin

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0593493966

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The Family Rescue

By: Kara Lennox

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The Family Rescue

By: Kara Lennox

He Was Her White Knight After rescuing Kathryn Holiday and her seven-year-old daughter from a fire that burned down their home, rookie firefighter Ethan Basque can't forget them. He offers them a place to stay, hoping to spend more time with the beautiful single mom. Kat, however, thinks the sparks between them are just because Ethan's her White Knight—what happens when the thrill wears off? He Just Wanted To Be Part Of The Family To top it off, Kat's daughter has been afraid of Ethan ever since the fire. Every time he comes near Samantha, he reminds her of that fateful day. Can Ethan convince Kat and Sam he's not just a hero, but someone who wants to be there always for them?

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Harlequin

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1460369971

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Johnny Depp

By: Kara Higgins,J. Naden Corinne

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Johnny Depp

By: Kara Higgins,J. Naden Corinne

Presents a biography of the motion picture actor best known for his portrayals of off-beat, loner characters.

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1590185382

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Estimating Bicycling and Walking for Planning and Project Development: a Guidebook

By: J. Richard Kuzmyak,Jerry Walters (Writer on transportation),Mark A. Bradley,Kara Kockelman

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Estimating Bicycling and Walking for Planning and Project Development: a Guidebook

By: J. Richard Kuzmyak,Jerry Walters (Writer on transportation),Mark A. Bradley,Kara Kockelman

Chapter 1. Introduction -- chapter 2. Fast facts about walking and bicycling -- chapter 3. Factors affecting walking and biking -- chapter 4. Best-practice methods for estimating bicycle and pedestrian demand -- chapter 5. Application of methods -- References -- appendix A. Seattle tour-generation and mode choice models -- appendix B. Enhanced four step process -- appendix C. Portland pedestrian model enhancement -- appendix D. Baltimore PedContext model -- appendix E. Baltimore MoPeD model -- appendix F. Portland bicycle route choice model -- appendix G. Direct demand models.

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0309284031

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9780309284035

God's Blessings for Your Baby

By: Kara Quinn-Smith,Thomas Nelson Publishing Staff,Thomas Nelson Publishers

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God's Blessings for Your Baby

By: Kara Quinn-Smith,Thomas Nelson Publishing Staff,Thomas Nelson Publishers

God's Blessings for Your Baby is a beautifully crafted journal with Scriptures and prayers that enable the expectant mother to pray God's Word for her unborn child. Daily selections from the New King James Version provide a Bible promise for every day of her pregnancy. Weekly memory verses and topical Scriptures address her deepest needs during this special season of life. Ample space for journaling makes this book an interactive record of the woman's journey toward motherhood that she and her children will always treasure.

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