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We Are Made of Stories

Self-Taught Artists in the Robson Family Collection

By: Leslie Umberger

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We Are Made of Stories

Self-Taught Artists in the Robson Family Collection

By: Leslie Umberger

A richly illustrated history of self-taught artists and how they changed American art Artists without formal training, who learned from family, community, and personal journeys, have long been a presence in American art. But it wasn’t until the 1980s, with the help of trailblazing advocates, that the collective force of their creative vision and bold self-definition permanently changed the mainstream art world. In We Are Made of Stories, Leslie Umberger traces the rise of self-taught artists in the twentieth century and examines how, despite wide-ranging societal, racial, and gender-based obstacles, they redefined who could be rightfully seen as an artist and revealed a much more diverse community of American makers. Lavishly illustrated throughout, We Are Made of Stories features more than one hundred drawings, paintings, and sculptures, ranging from the narrative to the abstract, by forty-three artists—including James Castle, Thornton Dial, William Edmondson, Howard Finster, Bessie Harvey, Dan Miller, Sister Gertrude Morgan, the Philadelphia Wireman, Nellie Mae Rowe, Judith Scott, and Bill Traylor. The book centralizes the personal stories behind the art, and explores enduring themes, including self-definition, cultural heritage, struggle and joy, and inequity and achievement. At the same time, it offers a sweeping history of self-taught artists, the critical debates surrounding their art, and how museums have gradually diversified their collections across lines of race, gender, class, and ability. Recasting American art history to embrace artists who have been excluded for too long, We Are Made of Stories vividly captures the power of art to show us the world through the eyes of another. Published in association with the Smithsonian American Art Museum Exhibition Schedule Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC July 1, 2022–March 26, 2023

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Princeton University Press

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0691243840

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Bad Justice

By: Frank Leslie

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Bad Justice

By: Frank Leslie

SCARS RUN DEEP Colter Farrow’s branded face is a constant reminder of why he’s been on the run for so long. But his plan to return home and confront his past backfires when he’s framed for the murders of two men. Men who turn out to be U.S. Deputy Marshals. Resigned to living on the lam, Colter heads to Utah Territory, where a desperate town marshal offers him a job as—of all things—a lawman. What better way for a man to hide from the law than to become part of it? Regardless of which side of the law he stands on, Colter makes enemies quickly. But Colter doesn’t plan on letting them stay above ground for long.…

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Penguin

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1101593156

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9781101593158

The Women of Lancaster County 5-in-1

By: Mindy Starns Clark,Leslie Gould

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The Women of Lancaster County 5-in-1

By: Mindy Starns Clark,Leslie Gould

Come for a visit to Pennsylvania Amish country and meet the Women of Lancaster County! In this exclusive ebook-only bundle, The Women of Lancaster County 5-in-1 explores the lives, loves, and dreams of five Amish women in a close-knit community. Written by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould, each story shares a journey taken toward romance and family revelation by a conflicted and earnest young woman. Enjoy these five full-length novels: The Amish Midwife The Amish Nanny The Amish Bride The Amish Seamstress The Amish Quilter Meet Englisch nurse-midwife Lexie Jaeger, whose search for her birth family disturbs long-held secrets; young Amish nanny Ada Rupp, who uncovers family history in Switzerland while losing her heart; Mennonite Ella Bayer, whose manipulations land her far from home; quiet Amish Izzy Mueller, with a heart for caregiving and for her movie-making Mennonite beau; and her sister Linda Mueller, an idealistic quilter who is soon confronted with truths both in her family and in herself. Each of these women is exploring her roots, connecting with family, and discovering true love. Come join the community at Lancaster County to see God’s hand at work!

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Harvest House Publishers

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0736985891

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9780736985895

Crazy Love

By: Leslie Morgan Steiner

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Crazy Love

By: Leslie Morgan Steiner

In this gripping, compulsively readable story of romantic love and its dreadful underside (Susan Cheever), "Crazy Love" recounts Steiner's experiences as an abused wife--and how she found the courage to leave.

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Macmillan

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0312377452

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9780312377458

Modern Capitalist Culture

By: Leslie A White

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Modern Capitalist Culture

By: Leslie A White

This lost classic by famous anthropological theorist Leslie A. White, published now for the first time, represents twenty-five years of his scholarship on the anthropology of modern capitalism. Drawing out his now classic formulations of social organization, cultural evolution, and the relationship between technology, ecology, and culture, this major theoretical work traces a vast expanse of history from the earliest forms of capitalism to the detailed inner workings of contemporary democratic institutions. A substantial foreword by Burton J. Brown, Benjamin Urish, and Robert Carneiro both situates this posthumous work within the history of anthropological theory and shows its importance to contemporary debates within the discipline.

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Routledge

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1315424444

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The Naked Truth

A Memoir

By: Leslie Morgan

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The Naked Truth

A Memoir

By: Leslie Morgan

Newly divorced and determined to reclaim her life, Leslie Morgan, bestselling author of Crazy Love and Mommy Wars, decided to spend a year searching for five new lovers in this “highly stimulating story of a midlife education” and “steamy, liberating tale of self-exploration and self-love” (Kirkus Reviews). When Leslie Morgan divorced after a twenty-year marriage, both her self-esteem and romantic optimism were shattered. She was determined to avoid the cliché of the “lonely, middle-aged divorcée” lamenting her stretch marks and begging her kids to craft her online dating profile. Instead, Leslie celebrated her independence with an audacious plan: she would devote a year to seeking out five lovers in hopes of unearthing the erotic adventures and authentic connections long missing from her life. Clumsy and clueless at first, she overcame mortifying early missteps, buoyed by friends and blind faith. And so she found men at yoga class, the airport, and high school reunions—all without the torture of dating websites. Along the way she uncovered new truths about sex, aging, men, self-confidence, and what it means to be a woman over fifty today. Packed with fearless, evocative details, The Naked Truth is a rare, unexpected, and wildly entertaining memoir about a soccer mom who rediscovers the magic of sexual and emotional connection, and the lasting gifts of reveling in your femininity at every age.

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Simon & Schuster

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1501174126

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9781501174124

The Moon Witch

By: Leslie Garber

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The Moon Witch

By: Leslie Garber

The Moon Witch Leslie Garber Uncanny novel Dark rituals between monastery walls and a cruel moon cult - a young woman sees to bring light into the darkness and gets to feel the powers of the moon-witch and has to fight for her love.

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Alfredbooks

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3745205308

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9783745205305

Classic American Crime Fiction of the 1920s

By: Leslie S Klinger

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Classic American Crime Fiction of the 1920s

By: Leslie S Klinger

Classic American Crime Writing of the 1920s—including House Without a Key, The Benson Murder Case, The Tower Treasure, The Roman Hat Mystery, The Tower Treasure, and Little Caesar—offers some of the very best of that decade’s writing. Earl Derr Biggers wrote about Charlie Chan, a Chinese-American detective, at a time when racism was rampant. S. S. Van Dine invented Philo Vance, an effete, rich amateur psychologist who flourished while America danced and the stock market rose. Edwin Stratemeyer, a man of mystery himself, singlehandedly created the juvenile mystery, with the beloved Hardy Boys series. The quintessential American detective Ellery Queen leapt onto the stage, to remain popular for fifty years. W. R. Burnett, created the indelible character of Rico, the first gangster antihero. Each of the five novels included is presented in its original published form, with extensive historical and cultural annotations and illustrations added by Edgar-winning editor Leslie S. Klinger, allowing the reader to experience the story to its fullest. Klinger's detailed foreword gives an overview of the history of American crime writing from its beginnings in the early years of America to the twentieth century.

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Simon and Schuster

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1681779269

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9781681779263

Father's Day Murder

By: Leslie Meier

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Father's Day Murder

By: Leslie Meier

A small-town reporter hunts a big-city killer in a novel by a New York Times-bestselling author who provides “a truly American version of the English cozy” (Tulsa World). When her part-time reporting gig gives Lucy the opportunity to attend a Boston newspaper conference, she looks forward to a vacation from domestic bliss. But upon leaving Tinker’s Cove, Maine, she quickly discovers that alone time can be kind of…lonely. And in between libel workshops and panel discussions, Lucy takes a guilt trip. She feels terrible that she won’t be home to help her husband celebrate Father’s Day. But when Luther Read—head of a nearly bankrupt newspaper dynasty—suddenly drops dead, Lucy has other things to think about. She’s not buying the theory that Luther died of an asthma attack. The man just had too many enemies. Always the intrepid snoop, Lucy vows to investigate. But she can’t help wondering if her name will end up on a byline—or in an obit… “Reading a new Leslie Meier mystery is like catching up with a dear old friend.”—Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author of the Bibliophile Mysteries “Leslie Meier writes with sparkle and warmth.”—Chicago Sun-Times “I like Lucy Stone a lot, and so will readers.”—Carolyn Hart, New York Times-bestselling author of the Bailey Ruth Mysteries

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Kensington Publishing Corp.

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0758292341

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9780758292346

The Truth Hurts

By: Leslie Goldman

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The Truth Hurts

By: Leslie Goldman

Sabrina casts an honesty spell on her classmates, but it backfires and she has to tell the whole truth for the next 48 hours.

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0689855796

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9780689855795

The Amish Nanny

By: Mindy Starns Clark,Leslie Gould

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The Amish Nanny

By: Mindy Starns Clark,Leslie Gould

Bestselling author Mindy Starns Clark and coauthor Leslie Gould offer readers The Amish Nanny, Book 2 in the Women of Lancaster County series, which tells the stories of young Plain women as they explore their roots, connect with family, and discover true love. Amish-raised Ada Rupp knows it’s time to make a commitment to the faith and join the church, especially if she wants a future with the handsome Amish widower Will Gundy. But when she has the chance to travel to Switzerland as the caregiver of a young child, she leaps at the opportunity. Anxious to learn more about her forebears, Ada enlists the help of a young Mennonite scholar named Daniel, but even as she develops feelings for him, she cannot get Will from her mind—or her heart. At a crossroads, Ada must decide what she is willing to give up from the past in order to embrace her future.

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Harvest House Publishers

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0736941606

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9780736941600

Family Law

[Connected eBook with Study Center]

By: Leslie Joan Harris,June R. Carbone,Lee E. Teitelbaum,Rachel Rebouche

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Family Law

[Connected eBook with Study Center]

By: Leslie Joan Harris,June R. Carbone,Lee E. Teitelbaum,Rachel Rebouche

Family Law, Sixth Edition is a modern and teachable casebook, offering comprehensive coverage and a mix of interdisciplinary materials. It compares innovative developments in some states with the reaffirmation of traditional principles in others, and does so in the context of a wider focus on family and the state, the role of mediating institutions, and the efficacy of law and particular methods of enforcing the law. The casebook deals with the complexity of family law both in the organization of the chapters—separate units on family contracts, jurisdiction, and practice, for example, can be shortened, skipped, or taught in almost any order—and the diversity of material within each chapter. Each unit combines primary cases with comprehensive notes, supplemented with academic and policy analyses that provide a foundation for evaluation. Detailed problems extend the coverage or apply the commentary to real world examples. Key Features: A streamlined and updated chapter on the legal significance of being married, including an updated section on reproductive rights to reflect the potential influence of Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellersted Major revisions to the chapters on marriage and informal domestic partnerships to reflect the impact of Obergefell v. Hodges A complete update of the parentage cases to incorporate the latest developments on same-sex partners, three parent recognition, third party visitation, adoption, and assisted reproduction Revised sections on the role of settlement agreements and out-of-court processes in divorce and the dissolution of relationships Coverage of cross-disciplinary topics, including financial principles, genetics/statistics, clinical psychology, social history, policy discussions, counseling, negotiation, ADR, and ethics

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Aspen Publishing

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1454897732

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9781454897736

Hidden Treasures

Searching for Masterpieces of American Furniture

By: Leigh Keno,Leslie Keno,Joan Barzilay Freund

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Hidden Treasures

Searching for Masterpieces of American Furniture

By: Leigh Keno,Leslie Keno,Joan Barzilay Freund

In a country of junk-filled attics, yard sales, and flea markets frequented by millions of Antiques Roadshow viewers hoping to uncover a grungy chest of drawers worth millions, the Keno twins have become the Siskel and Ebert of antiques. Dapper, witty, and in their early forties (with nearly 60 years of combined experience between them), they symbolize the union of amateur enthusiasm and acute professionalism that has made their television program a cultural phenomenon. Now, in this fascinating collection of tales of their personal adventures hunting -- and discovering -- priceless "junk" (including some notable Roadshow success stories), readers will learn how to see the extraordinary in the mundane. "Hidden Treasures" is part history lesson and part treasure map for finding valuable antiques where they would be least expected.

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Grand Central Publishing

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0446549363

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9780446549363

Dark Side of Fortune

Triumph and Scandal in the Life of Oil Tycoon Edward L. Doheny

By: Margaret Leslie Davis

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Dark Side of Fortune

Triumph and Scandal in the Life of Oil Tycoon Edward L. Doheny

By: Margaret Leslie Davis

Dark Side of Fortune contains all the elements of a Hollywood thriller. Filling in one of the most important gaps in the history of the American West, Margaret Leslie Davis's riveting biography follows Edward L. Doheny's fascinating story from his days as an itinerant prospector in the dangerous jungles of Mexico, where he built the $100-million oil empire that ushered in the new era of petroleum. But it was a tale that ended in tragedy, when—at the peak of his economic power—Doheny was embroiled in the notorious Teapot Dome scandal and charged with bribing the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Few captains of industry have matched Doheny's drive to succeed and his far-reaching ambition. Drawn to the West in search of fortune, he failed at prospecting before finding oil in a smelly, tar-befouled lot in Los Angeles in 1892. Certain that the substance had commercial value, he envisioned steamships and locomotives no longer powered by coal, but by oil. After developing massive oil wells in Mexico, Doheny built an international oil empire that made him one of the wealthiest men in the world. But in 1924 the scandal of Teapot Dome engulfed him. As accusations mounted, he hired America's top legal talent for his defense. During the ten-year-long litigation, Doheny's only son was mysteriously murdered by a family confidant. The government's case against Doheny ended in an astounding jury decision: The cabinet official accused of taking a bribe from Doheny was found guilty and sent to prison, yet Doheny was fully acquitted. Despite the verdict, the scandal had overshadowed the achievements of a lifetime, and he died in disgrace in 1935. Margaret Leslie Davis recreates the legal drama and adds details of behind-the-scenes strategy gleaned from the personal diaries and archives of Doheny's famed defense attorneys. Previously hidden personal correspondence adds to this first complete portrait of the man and answers questions about Doheny that have eluded historians for almost seventy-five years.

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Univ of California Press

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0520927052

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9780520927056

Candlelight and You

Valentine Love\Wait For Love\Seventy-Two Hours & Counting

By: Leslie Esdaile,Linda Walters

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Candlelight and You

Valentine Love\Wait For Love\Seventy-Two Hours & Counting

By: Leslie Esdaile,Linda Walters

Valentine's Day brings about romance for three lucky couples in this delightful collection of stories that includes Linda Walters's Seventy-Two Hours and Counting, in which Morgan Collins, suffering from boyfriend troubles, finds herself caught in a love triangle. Original.

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Kensington Books

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1583143823

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The Leslie Ernenwein Western MEGAPACK®: 4 Great Western Novels

By: Leslie Ernenwein

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The Leslie Ernenwein Western MEGAPACK®: 4 Great Western Novels

By: Leslie Ernenwein

Leslie Ernenwein (1900-1961) was a prolific, Spur award-winning author of westerns, penning more than 25 novels and well over 130 short stories. He also worked as a feature writer for the Tucson Daily Citizen. Included in this volume are 4 of his classic novels: HIGH GUN... It was called Apache Basin, this raw, rough lonely land where the bones of many violently dead men had bleached white beneath a scorching sun. Against Apache Basin Jim Modeen pitted himself -- pitted his renegade streak, his cavalry courage, his hard-won savvy of wilderness danger.... And pitted his gun! THE GUN-HUNG MEN (Spur Award Winning Novel!)... Men who slapped leather for a living and when they threw their irons into the border war it meant only one thing -- hell itself on the range! TRIGGER JUSTICE... Jeff Tennant had been in Yuma prison on a brand-blotting charge. Now he was back at Tonto flats, fitted out with a new gun belt and holster, ready to fight for revenge and his plundered homestead.against a quick-trigger gang of killers! THE FARO KID... All his life, Steve Rennevant would remember that night in Cheyenne when he killed two men. The crowded saloon. The uproar at the poker table. A derringer blasting the player down. He had drawn and fired—fast. If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 290+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

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1479420891

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9781479420896

Wife Goes On

By: Leslie Lehr

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Wife Goes On

By: Leslie Lehr

Against all odds, four very different women become unlikely friends, offering each other humor, healing, and hope as they leave their pasts behind and enter into a new world bursting with possibilities.

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Wife Goes On

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0758222416

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9780758222411

Underwriting the Internet

How Technical Advances, Financial Engineering, and Entrepreneurial Genius are Building the Information Highway

By: Leslie S. Hiraoka

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Underwriting the Internet

How Technical Advances, Financial Engineering, and Entrepreneurial Genius are Building the Information Highway

By: Leslie S. Hiraoka

He covers the anti-trust case against Microsoft; the successes of eBay, Amazon, Yahoo, and Google; road-kills along the information highway such as the forgotten eToys; as well as the Enron implosion and other corporate scandals. After tracing this amazing story he concludes that the illegal practices and the ensuing USD7 trillion loss in equity markets slowed the Internet revolution but could not snuff it out, and with worldwide economic recovery e-business surges onward.

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Routledge

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1315289873

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9781315289878

The Fundamentals of Business Writing:

At Corporations and Governments

By: Claudine L. Boros,Leslie Louis Boros

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At Corporations and Governments

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Xlibris Corporation

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1469162040

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9781469162041

Think Confident, Be Confident for Teens

A Cognitive Therapy Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Creating Unshakable Self-Esteem

By: Marci Fox,Leslie Sokol

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Think Confident, Be Confident for Teens

A Cognitive Therapy Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Creating Unshakable Self-Esteem

By: Marci Fox,Leslie Sokol

Confidence is like a magnet that attracts people to you and helps you get closer to reaching your goals. When you believe in yourself, you send the message that you have the brains, ability, and talent to handle whatever life sends your way. And the truth is, you do! Think Confident, Be Confident for Teens shows you how to tap into your self-esteem so you can be yourself in every situation, no matter how awkward you feel or scary that may sound. The fun exercises and tips in this confidence-coaching workbook will guide you past feelings of self-doubt and encourage you to believe in yourself, strengthen your friendships, and meet every challenge head-on. Recognize and overcome the self-doubting thoughts that bring you down Grow your confident thoughts into confident actions Enjoy a full social life and attract new friends Feel smarter at school and build on your extracurricular talents This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

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New Harbinger Publications

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1608821145

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9781608821143

Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era (ca 680–850): The Sources

An Annotated Survey

By: Leslie Brubaker,John Haldon

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Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era (ca 680–850): The Sources

An Annotated Survey

By: Leslie Brubaker,John Haldon

Iconoclasm, the debate about the legitimacy of religious art that began in Byzantium around 730 and continued for nearly 120 years, has long held a firm grip on the historical imagination. Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era is the first book in English to survey the original sources crucial for a modern understanding of this most elusive and fascinating period in medieval history. It is also the first book in any language to cover both the written and the visual evidence from this period, a combination of particular importance to the iconoclasm debate. The authors, an art historian and a historian who both specialise in the period, have worked together to provide a comprehensive overview of the visual and the written materials that together help clarify the complex issues of iconoclasm in Byzantium.

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Routledge

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1351953656

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9781351953658

The Intelligencer

By: Leslie Silbert

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The Intelligencer

By: Leslie Silbert

On May 30, 1593, London's most popular playwright was stabbed to death. The royal coroner ruled that Christopher Marlowe was killed in self-defense, but historians have long suspected otherwise, given his role as an "intelligencer" in the queen's secret service. In sixteenth-century London, Marlowe embarks on his final intelligence assignment, hoping to find his missing muse, as well as the culprits behind a high-stakes smuggling scheme. In present-day New York, grad student turned private eye Kate Morgan is called in on an urgent matter. One of her firm's top clients, a London-based financier, has chanced upon a mysterious manuscript that had been buried for centuries -- one that someone, somewhere is desperate to steal. What secret lurks in those yellowed, ciphered pages? And how, so many years later, could it drive someone to kill? As Kate sets off for England, she receives a second assignment. An enigmatic art dealer has made an eleven-million-dollar purchase from an Iranian intelligence officer. Is it a black-market antiquities deal, or something far more sinister? Like Marlowe, Kate moonlights as a spy -- her P.I. firm doubles as an off-the-books U.S. intelligence unit -- and she is soon caught like a pawn in a deadly international game. As The Intelligencer's interlocking narratives race toward a stunning collision, and Kate closes in on the truth behind Marlowe's sudden death, it becomes clear that she may have sealed a similar fate for herself. Propelling us from the shadows of the sixteenth-century underworld to the glitter of Queen Elizabeth's court, from the dark corridors of a clandestine American op-center to the cliffs of Capri, The Intelligencer is at once a murder mystery, a tale of poetic inspiration, and a richly detailed foray into parallel worlds of espionage and political intrigue separated by centuries.

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Simon and Schuster

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0743439864

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9780743439862

Witch Glitch

By: Leslie Goldman

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Witch Glitch

By: Leslie Goldman

A Feng Shui redecorating kick isn't for Sabrina and her roommates. But little does Sabrina know that her evil twin Katrina is on the loose in the Mortal Realm messing with her and her roommates' lives. Original.

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0689855788

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The Evolution of Culture

The Development of Civilization to the Fall of Rome

By: Leslie A White

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The Evolution of Culture

The Development of Civilization to the Fall of Rome

By: Leslie A White

One of the major works of twentieth-century anthropological theory, written by one of the discipline’s most important, complex, and controversial figures, has not been in print for several years. Now Evolution of Culture is again available in paperback, allowing today’s generation of anthropologists new access to Leslie White’s crucial contribution to the theory of cultural evolution. A new, substantial introduction by Robert Carneiro and Burton J. Brown assess White’s historical importance and continuing influence in the discipline. White is credited with reintroducing evolution in a way that had a profound impact on our understanding of the relationship between technology, ecology, and culture in the development of civilizations. A materialist, he was particularly concerned with societies’ ability to harness energy as an indicator of progress, and his empirical analysis of this equation covers a vast historical span. Fearlessly tackling the most fundamental questions of culture and society during the cold war, White was frequently a lightning rod both inside and outside the academy. His book will provoke equally potent debates today, and is a key component of any course or reading list in anthropological or archaeological theory and cultural ecology.

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1315418568

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9781315418568

From Hyperspace to Hypertext

Masculinity, Globalization, and Their Discontents

By: Christopher Leslie

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From Hyperspace to Hypertext

Masculinity, Globalization, and Their Discontents

By: Christopher Leslie

This book illuminates how science fiction studies can support diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and engineering. Shortly before science fiction got its name, a new paradigm connected whiteness and masculinity to the advancement of civilization. In order to show how science fiction authors supported the social construction of these gender and racial norms – and also challenged them – this study analyzes the impact of three major editors and the authors in their orbits: Hugo Gernsback; John W. Campbell, Jr.; and Judith Merril. Supported by a fresh look at archival sources and the author’s experience teaching Science and Technology Studies at universities on three continents, this study demonstrates the interconnections among discourses of imperialism, masculinity, and innovation. Readers gain insights into fighting prejudice, the importance of the community of authors and readers, and ideas about how to challenge racism, sexism, and xenophobia in new creative work. This stimulating book demonstrates how education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can be enhanced by adding the liberal arts, such as historical and literary studies, to create STEAM.

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9819920272

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Cold Touch

Extrasensory Agents

By: Leslie Parrish

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Cold Touch

Extrasensory Agents

By: Leslie Parrish

Since being gifted-or cursed-with the ability to touch a lifeless body and relive the deceased's final moments, Olivia Wainwright has died a hundred deaths. And every glimpse into this darkness draws her deeper into danger. Though he doesn't believe in psychics, Savannah Detective Gabe Cooper offers her a glimmer of light. As their bond deepens, Olivia will have to choose between her cold gift and the warmth Gabe can provide. And Gabe can't refuse when she needs his help solving a crime that's haunted her for over a decade-her own murder.

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Penguin

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1101516437

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Patterns

By: Leslie Linson

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Patterns

By: Leslie Linson

Patterns is a romantic thriller about a beautiful young woman who is terrorized by menacing phone calls from a stranger. He claims that he wants to see her dead. The woman meets a handsome and dedicated detective when he and his skeptical partner answer her fearful call for help. Immediately, she and Detective Joe Daniels experience a mutual attraction which isn't fulfilled until they meet again by coincidence. Despite the terror of the situation, they fall deeply in love. Joe works passionately to locate the maniac before he can get to the woman he has given his heart to. Mounting suspense and passion will keep the readers on the edge of their seats, right up to the surprise ending.

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1420831984

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