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Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education

An Introduction Through Narratives

By: Merrill Swain,Penny Kinnear,Linda Steinman

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Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education

An Introduction Through Narratives

By: Merrill Swain,Penny Kinnear,Linda Steinman

In this accessible introduction to Vygotskyian sociocultural theory, narratives illuminate key concepts of the theory. These key concepts, addressed across seven chapters, include mediation; Zone of Proximal Development; collaborative dialogue; private speech; everyday and scientific concepts; the interrelatedness of cognition and emotion, activity theory and assessment. An eighth chapter provides readers with an opportunity to consider two additional narratives and apply the SCT concepts that they have become familiar with. These narratives come from individuals in a variety of languages, contexts, ages and proficiencies. We hear from learners, teachers and researchers. Intended for graduate and undergraduate audiences, this textbook includes controversies in the field, questions for collaborative discussion and provides references to important work in the literature of second language teaching, learning and research. This book presents a unique introduction to Sociocultural Theory. Through the telling of fascinating stories the authors familiarize the reader with the concepts that are central to the theory and in particular to how the theory relates to the teaching and learning of languages beyond the first. It is an exceptional piece of scholarship that I think Vygotsky would have wholeheartedly endorsed." James P. Lantolf, the Pennsylvania State University, USA "This book is a most welcome addition to the growing literature on sociocultural theory. It is refreshing to come across such a reader-friendly book dealing with complex constructs. The book provides an overview of key concepts in sociocultural theory, and then, using a set of narratives, illustrates how these concepts can be used to explain phenomena in second language learning and teaching, As such, the authors have succeeded in producing an accessible and highly engaging introduction to sociocultural theory." Neomy Storch, The University of Melbourne, Australia "Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education is a highly recommended and worthwhile book for all those who seek to understand how sociocultural theory is entailed in teaching practice. Using narratives of teaching recounted in the voices of language learners and teachers, Swain and her co-authors bring the major concepts of Vygotsky to life in clear and accessible ways. Contributing to the conceptual analysis of each story is information on allied concepts, key studies, controversies and discussion topics. This book is certain to be a mainstay in language teacher education programs and in courses on sociocultural theory and second language acquisition." Richard Donato, University of Pittsburg, USA The authors, each from a different background, share a passion for sociocultural theory. Each author brings stories, data and experiences from her area of expertise: second language pedagogy and teacher development (Linda); elementary classroom teaching with second language and bilingual students (Penny) and teaching and research in bilingual education and second language learning (Merrill). Penny lectures at the University of Toronto. Linda is an associate professor at York University in Toronto. Merill is a professor emeritus at OISE University of Toronto.

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Multilingual Matters

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1847693296

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The Role of Women's Experience in Feminist Theologies of Atonement

By: Linda D. Peacore

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The Role of Women's Experience in Feminist Theologies of Atonement

By: Linda D. Peacore

A strong critique of traditional atonement theology is found in the work of many contemporary feminist theologians. This approach, in large part, is related to the notion of women's experience--a category that is used widely within feminist theology. But what is women's experience and how does it affect feminist theology, particularly views on the atonement? The category of women's experience is pivotal to feminist theology, yet its use may lead to models of atonement that place excessive stress upon the subjective element of Christ's saving work thereby neglecting to address adequately the objective aspects of the cross. This book focuses on the methodological issues regarding the category of women's experience generally, its definition and use in feminist theology, with a more detailed analysis of its use in the context of feminist theologies of atonement. Utilizing the work of a wide variety of feminist theologians in conversation with theologies of experience, this work attempts to understand the role of women's experience as it shapes feminist views on the atonement, noting the strengths and limitations of feminist approaches to soteriology.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1556358032

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The Nanny from the White Legume

By: Linda Rees Seger

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The Nanny from the White Legume

By: Linda Rees Seger

- Brock is a good boy; a teacher-pleaser and a straight-A student-but, unfortunately, a control freak. - Nanny is very much a lady... with impeccable manners and sees no reason why others should not also conform to a large measure of civility. - Brock is a smart, autonomous learner; but has missed the very important concept of not having the right to control others... (or passively-aggressively bully them). - Nanny is committed to young people mastering the art of introspection, self-reflection, and self-correction. - Brock is happy-go-lucky, confident, never experienced failure... but is quickly traveling down a self-destructive path toward a warped ego... until... Nanny introduces a soft, mooshey 'wake-up' call... a.k.a. 'consequences' to his over-inflated sense of self. - Nanny has the wisdom of generations and accesses every amelioration possible to solve this family's problems.

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1481779397

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Touring Niagara Wine Country

By: Linda Bramble

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Touring Niagara Wine Country

By: Linda Bramble

This guide offers a tour of the best of Niagara: historic homes, fine inns, restaurants and music festivals. The second edition includes listings for newly opened wineries and seven thematic wine tours.

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James Lorimer & Company

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1550287958

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The Nanny from the Black Legume

By: Linda Rhys Seger

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The Nanny from the Black Legume

By: Linda Rhys Seger

Dane is a very smart, good boy with an out-of-control temper Nanny is very proper and sweet; but very serious about self-control and responsibility Dane had not learned how to handle problems that regularly came his way except to bash things to pieces Nanny appeared one day out of the blue to help him learn skills of responsibility and self-control Dane had to experience a few more ups and downs before he would catch on to learning about self-control and anger management. Nanny is wise and persistent in interacting with Dane and his whole family.

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1467073008

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Wasted

Inside the Robert Chambers–Jennifer Levin Murder

By: Linda Wolfe

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Wasted

Inside the Robert Chambers–Jennifer Levin Murder

By: Linda Wolfe

A New York Times Notable Book: Acclaimed true-crime journalist Linda Wolfe delivers a riveting, comprehensive account of the Preppie Murder, a crime that shocked a city and a nation. It was called the Preppie Murder—a killer and a victim who were attractive, smart, privileged teenagers. On an August night in 1986 Jennifer Levin left a Manhattan bar with Robert Chambers. The next morning, her strangled, battered body was found in Central Park. Linda Wolfe, hailed by critic John Leonard as “one of our best reporters,” goes beyond the headlines and media hype to re-create a story of privilege and excess, sex and partying—of a teenager whose immigrant mother was determined to make a better life for her son, a petty thief and drug user who’d been expelled from the best schools. It’s all here, from the initial police investigation, during which Chambers claimed Levin died accidentally during rough sex, to the media frenzy of the courtroom, where Chambers took an eleventh-hour plea. Wolfe also delivers heartbreaking portraits of Levin’s grief-stricken father, Chambers’s in-denial mother, and the women who dated the accused Preppie Killer while he was out on bail. A finalist for the 1990 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime, Wasted also powerfully depicts the freewheeling 1980s society that spawned a generation steeped in violence and the fatal impulses that drove Robert Chambers to kill.

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Open Road Media

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1497637406

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Looking at Animals in Human History

By: Linda Kalof

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Looking at Animals in Human History

By: Linda Kalof

Taking in a wide range of visual and textual materials, Linda Kalof in Looking at Animals in Human History unearths many surprising and revealing examples of our depictions of animals.

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Reaktion Books

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1861893345

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The Linda Wolfe Collection

Five True Crime Classics

By: Linda Wolfe

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The Linda Wolfe Collection

Five True Crime Classics

By: Linda Wolfe

Five torn-from-the-headlines true crime books from an Edgar Award–nominated author and “one of our best reporters” (John Leonard). Linda Wolfe delves deep into the crimes that defy explanation—and the twisted minds of those who commit them. In these five books, she combines masterful storytelling with brilliant psychological insight. Wasted: On an August night in 1986, Jennifer Levin left a Manhattan bar with Robert Chambers. The next morning, her strangled, battered body was found in Central Park. This New York Times Notable Book provides a “fascinating, horrifying, and heart-breaking” account of the so-called Preppie Murder, the crime that shocked a city and a nation (Ann Rule). The Professor and the Prostitute: The chilling case of a college professor who bludgeoned to death the prostitute he loved—plus eight other true crimes, including the bizarre story of the Marcus brothers, twin gynecologists, that inspired the David Cronenberg film Dead Ringers. Double Life: The riveting story of how the chief judge of the New York State Court of Appeals was brought down by his sexual obsession with a stunning socialite. The Murder of Dr. Chapman: Wolfe skillfully weaves court transcripts, love letters, and period recollections into an edge-of-your-seat historical thriller about a notorious crime of passion that rocked pre–Civil War America. Love Me to Death: Wolfe embarks on a search for the serial killer who murdered her friend in this “intriguing insider’s look into the convoluted mind of a killer” (The Plain Dealer).

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1504049039

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9781504049030

Comprehensive Planning for Safe Learning Environments

A School Professional's Guide to Integrating Physical and Psychological Safety – Prevention Through Recovery

By: Melissa A. Reeves,Linda M. Kanan,Amy E. Plog

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Comprehensive Planning for Safe Learning Environments

A School Professional's Guide to Integrating Physical and Psychological Safety – Prevention Through Recovery

By: Melissa A. Reeves,Linda M. Kanan,Amy E. Plog

This book provides school administrators, school-based mental health professionals, and other educational professionals with the framework and tools needed to establish a comprehensive safe learning environment. The authors identify four necessary phases to achieve this (prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery) and provide numerous examples and tools to help readers create safe environments, while also addressing students’ academic, emotional, and social needs. An emphasis is placed on the importance of the balance between physical and psychological safety within a multi-tiered framework - it is not enough for students to know their school is secure; they must also feel they are safe and can turn to their teachers and school-based mental health professionals with their concerns. An accompanying CD contains several valuable resources, such as forms, handouts, articles, and monitoring tools.

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Routledge

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1135839743

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9781135839741

Harlequin Historical November 2014 - Box Set 1 of 2

A Christmas Historical Romance Novel

By: Christine Merrill,Linda Skye,Elizabeth Rolls,Lauri Robinson,Anne Herries

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Harlequin Historical November 2014 - Box Set 1 of 2

A Christmas Historical Romance Novel

By: Christine Merrill,Linda Skye,Elizabeth Rolls,Lauri Robinson,Anne Herries

Harlequin® Historical brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! This Harlequin® Historical bundle includes Wish Upon a Snowflake by Christine Merrill, Linda Skye and Elizabeth Rolls, Darian Hunter: Duke of Desire by Carole Mortimer and Rescued by the Viscount by Anne Herries. Look for six compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Historical!

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1460348761

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Rachel of the Sword

By: Linda Carnahan

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Rachel of the Sword

By: Linda Carnahan

Rachel of the Sword by Linda Carnahan Rachel Alice Grayson suddenly wakes up in a different world. Zagrith the daemon witch takes her from the safety of her home in America to Carrines, a mystical place of magic, aelfs, faeries, dwarves, humans, and half-aelfs but she soon finds that the land is constantly threatened by daemons, crazed mutants and monsters. In order to earn her way back home, Zagrith demands she fulfills a mission: she must bring a rusty enchanted sword to the dark mage, a rogue, who is destined to be the Protector of the Universe and if she is successful will defeat the hungry Gothfyl. She prepares to meet Michael, the dark mage, who has been devoid of emotion since he was a small child. When Rachel arrives, his emotions suddenly return and he blames her for all of his troubles. Rachel must earn his trust to make him believe that he is the rightful one to use the sword or the prophecy regarding the mage will never come true. But a problem arises-the sword is found to be tainted with daemon magic; it is no longer pure. Now, she not only has to deal with Michael's unpredictable behavior, she also has to contend with the people believing that she is a daemon witch that has cast a spell upon Michael to destroy him. As she rides with Michael and his Black Company to solve the mystery of the sword, Carrines' peace is threatened by the Gothfyl's minions as it tries to stop them. Should they prevent it from breaking through the barrier between its universe and theirs, it will be denied the sweet tasty energy it hungers for. And as the mages study the life sword and the prophecy, it becomes clear that Rachel's roll in saving their world is more than just giving the sword to Michael. She must get Michael to see the great part his nemesis the daemon lords will play in his destiny. Together they must persuade the races of Carrines to set aside their prejudices to defeat the forces of the Gothfyl. About the Author Linda Carnahan is a retired detention officer of Gila County Sheriff's Office. She is a very active member of the community having been a founding member and first vice chair of the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center. She is currently working on her second and third cookbook to help fund the museum. Proud of her Celtic heritage, she created the Arizona Cornish Society, put out a Cornish newsletter, and participated in Celtic games in both Tucson and Mesa.

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Dorrance Publishing

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143492923X

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Only She Knew (A Bindarra Creek Mystery Romance)

By: Linda Charles

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Only She Knew (A Bindarra Creek Mystery Romance)

By: Linda Charles

At what point do you trust your heart? Many years ago, three men passed through Bindarra Creek and robbed Stanley Rogers, the town jeweller. By dawn, their perfect plan had unravelled. Now a sequence of suspicious events sets Jennifer Rogers, the jeweller’s niece, to search for the truth. Somewhere in this small country town her family’s money and jewels are buried. Brock Colder has drawn a line between his personal life and his troublesome brother. He has one last promise to fulfil before he is free of family obligations. Then he meets Jennifer. As events get more dangerous and desperate for Jennifer, a pattern emerges and she realizes both brothers are somehow involved. Trouble is, Brock ignites a desire she can’t deny. Are the brothers a joined force? Or, does one have her back? Can she trust her enemy’s brother?

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Linda Charles

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0994558325

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9780994558329

Rain of Fire

By: Linda

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Rain of Fire

By: Linda

Multiple award–winning author Michelle Perry brings you Paint It Black, The Three Motives for Murder, In Enemy Hands, and Cain and Abel. Paint It Black DEA agent Necie Bramhall thinks she knows a thing or two about revenge. She’s devoted to bringing down the drug lord father who abandoned her. When she finally captures him, she thinks she’ll be able to put her painful past behind her. What she doesn’t realize is that she’s created a brand-new enemy. A deadly enemy: her half-sister Maria Barnes, who vows to destroy Necie, her marriage, and her family. Necie’s father, the only one who can save her, is behind bars, where Necie herself put him. The Three Motives for Murder A car crash on graduation night leaves three Coalmont, Tennessee, teenagers dead and another three fighting for their lives. Four years later, no one in the small town feels the aftershocks more than Natasha Hawthorne, the young driver. When a murderer targets the survivors, newly appointed police chief Brady Simms finds himself standing squarely between the killer and his next victim, the woman who broke his heart four years ago. Brady’s only hope of saving the intended victims is to get into the mind of a sociopath. What he finds will change their lives forever. In Enemy Hands Reclusive businessman Gary Vandergriff offers Dante Giovanni a cool half million to bring home his estranged daughter, Nadia. His first meeting with her is stunning. He foils an attempt on her life and falls immediately under her spell. It’s not going to be hard to keep her safe from the Mexican drug lord infuriated by her stepfather’s expanding meth operation. He’ll take her out of harm’s way, no problem, get her back to her father, and enjoy the ride along the way. Everything is great. Until he delivers her into enemy hands. Cain and Abel In Los Angeles an unexpected pregnancy sparks a daring plan of escape for a brutally battered wife. Jessica Ramsey fakes her death and flees to Tennessee. Five years later, a chance encounter has destroyed Jessica’s carefully cultivated anonymity. She thought at first Cole had found her, but it was his twin, Alex, who unwittingly unmasked her. Now she must trust him to save her from Cole’s wrath. But the twins are bound by blood. Will it prove stronger than the fragile relationship growing between Alex and Jessica? Or will a third time be a deadly charm?

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Medallion Media Group

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1605420204

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9781605420202

Yellowstone Series

By: Linda Jacobs

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Yellowstone Series

By: Linda Jacobs

In Summer of Fire, it is 1988, and Yellowstone Park is on fire. Among the thousands of summer warriors battling to save America's crown jewel, is single mother Clare Chance. Having just watched her best friend, a fellow Texas firefighter, die in a roof collapse, she has fled to Montana to try and put the memory behind her. She's not the only one fighting personal demons as well as the fiery dragon threatening to consume the park. There's Chris Deering, a Vietnam veteran helicopter pilot, seeking his next adrenaline high and a good time that doesn't include his wife, and Ranger Steve Haywood, a man scarred by the loss of his wife and baby in a plane crash. They rally around Clare when tragedy strikes yet again, and she loses a young soldier to a firestorm. Three flawed, wounded people; one horrific blaze. Its tentacles are encircling the park, coming ever closer, threatening to cut them off. The landmark Old Faithful Inn and Park Headquarters at Mammoth are under siege, and now there's a helicopter down, missing, somewhere in the path of the conflagration. And Clare's daughter is on it. In Rain of Fire, geologist Kyle Stone watched her family die in the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake near Yellowstone. Fighting a lifetime of fears, she is one of the scientists with a finger on Yellowstone's pulse. When a new hot spring appears overnight in the park and a noted naturalist is scalded to death, Kyle mounts an expedition into the Yellowstone backcountry to unravel the mystery. Accompanying her are Ranger Wyatt Ellison, former student and friend, and Dr. Nicholas Darden, volcanologist and former lover. More than just a volcano is heating up. Amid personal conflict, earthquakes uprooting the land, and poison gases killing wildlife, Kyle finds herself in the unenviable position of convincing park officials to evacuate Yellowstone before tens of thousands of people die. As the earth shudders, Kyle must defeat her darkest terror simply to survive. In Lake of Fire, Yellowstone National Park provides the setting for love and adventure as a young Indian attempts to hide his heritage and adopt the life of a businessman, while an heiress traveling from Chicago conceals her wealthy background. A twist of fate brings them together, and the revelation of both their secrets brings them even closer. Packed with excitement, the story follows the couple as they overcome jealousy and violence while fighting to survive in the wilderness.

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1605427772

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Touring Niagara's Wine Country

By: Linda Bramble

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Touring Niagara's Wine Country

By: Linda Bramble

Ontario's beautiful Niagara region is home to many fine vineyards and wineries. It also boasts handsome villages, historic homes and museums, fine inns and restaurants, drama and music festivals, and lush, verdant scenery. Wine and food writer Linda Bramble offers a guided tour of the best of Niagara in this book. She shares her insider's knowledge on wine making, local cuisine, and the area's history. This book is lavishly illustrated with images by Niagara photographer Dwayne Coon and includes a map and listings information. It is an invaluable guide for visitors and a keepsake for return journeys.

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Lorimer

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1550287079

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Sex Differences

Developmental and Evolutionary Strategies

By: Linda Mealey

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Sex Differences

Developmental and Evolutionary Strategies

By: Linda Mealey

Sex Differences serves as an advanced text for courses in evolutionary and human biology, psychology, and sexuality and gender studies. It also serves as a reference source for academic professionals in these disciplines. The book covers the evolution of sex and sex differences, and sex differences and sexual strategies in non-human and human animals. The final chapter addresses issues of sex and gender in interpersonal relationships, organizations and politics. Diagrams, graphs, charts, and tables illustrate key concepts; cartoons and photos provide visual breaks and an element of humor. - Examines sexual differences from a multi-level comparative approach - Contains a thorough coverage of literature through 1998 and into 1999 - Illustrates pages with a generous use of cartoons, photos, figures, and diagrams - Invites bonus learning with special interest boxes interspersed throughout text - Presents a critical analysis - Includes a combination of feminist and evolutionary thinking

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0080541135

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Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education

Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education

The Role of Women's Experience in Feminist Theologies of Atonement

The Role of Women's Experience in Feminist Theologies of Atonement

The Nanny from the White Legume

The Nanny from the White Legume

Touring Niagara Wine Country

Touring Niagara Wine Country

The Nanny from the Black Legume

The Nanny from the Black Legume

Wasted

Wasted

Looking at Animals in Human History

Looking at Animals in Human History

The Linda Wolfe Collection

The Linda Wolfe Collection

Comprehensive Planning for Safe Learning Environments

Comprehensive Planning for Safe Learning Environments

Harlequin Historical November 2014 - Box Set 1 of 2

Harlequin Historical November 2014 - Box Set 1 of 2

Rachel of the Sword

Rachel of the Sword

Only She Knew (A Bindarra Creek Mystery Romance)

Only She Knew (A Bindarra Creek Mystery Romance)

Rain of Fire

Rain of Fire

Yellowstone Series

Yellowstone Series

Touring Niagara's Wine Country

Touring Niagara's Wine Country

Sex Differences

Sex Differences

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