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Stan and Stanley

Stanley Meets His Doppelganger

By: Lyn Funnell

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Stan and Stanley

Stanley Meets His Doppelganger

By: Lyn Funnell

What would you do if you met your doppleganger? One day, Stan bumps into his when out buying sweets. Together they hatch a plan to swap lives… but is that such a good idea? This twisted tale from Lyn Funnell is an excellent quick read and is the perfect bookshelf addition for fans of Goosebumps and other such collections.

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1789825601

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Talking Points for Shakespeare Plays

Discussion activities for Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet and Richard III

By: Lyn Dawes

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Talking Points for Shakespeare Plays

Discussion activities for Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet and Richard III

By: Lyn Dawes

What do students think about Shakespeare? Classic, timeless and full of rich ideas; or difficult, impenetrable and completely uninteresting? We want young people to develop a real interest in Shakespeare, based on their understanding and engagement with the texts. A meaningful classroom discussion that enables every individual to contribute and covers a range of viewpoints, can help students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s plays, consolidate their learning, and increase their motivation. This highly practical book enables teachers to organise, stimulate and support group discussions that will help students to relate to the characters, and develop their own ideas about the language and meaning. Drawing on four of the most commonly taught Shakespeare plays, the book provides a broad range of exciting tried and tested resources, taking the reader through key parts of the text, along with suggestions for further activities involving writing, drama and electronic media. Features include: -Scene by scene Talking Points for each play -'Thinking Together' extension activities for group work -Guidance on developing your own Talking Points -Talking Points focusing on Shakespeare’s language use Offering an accessible, thought-provoking and above all enjoyable way for students to engage with Shakespeare’s plays, this book will be highly beneficial reading for English teachers and trainees.

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Routledge

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1136317317

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Far From Home

A young woman finds hope and tragedy in 1920s Liverpool

By: Lyn Andrews

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Far From Home

A young woman finds hope and tragedy in 1920s Liverpool

By: Lyn Andrews

When blacksmith's daughter Kitty Doyle catches the eye of her grocer employer it seems her troubles are over - but there are still dramas to come... In Far From Home, Lyn Andrews travels between both Ireland and Liverpool in this engrossing saga of new beginnings, new tragedies and new loves. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Annie Murray and Dilly Court. As daughter of the blacksmith in her tiny Irish village, fifteen-year-old Kitty Doyle knows little of the ways of the world, but she has to grow up fast when her widowed father re-marries and she has no choice but to leave the family home. Luckily there's work to be found over the water in 1920s Liverpool and soon Kitty has a job in a grocer's, where she also catches the eye of the owner. With Kitty's input the business is soon thriving - but tragedy lies ahead, and she must endure many trials and tribulations before she can find true happiness... What readers are saying about Far From Home: 'A very good read, enjoyed every page. A typical Lyn Andrews book, riveting to the very end. Thoroughly recommend this book' 'Another enthralling read from Lyn Andrews, I couldn't put it down from start to finish. You will not be disappointed

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0755379241

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Painless Reading Comprehension

By: Darolyn "Lyn" Jones

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Painless Reading Comprehension

By: Darolyn "Lyn" Jones

Always study with the most up-to-date prep! Look for Painless Reading Comprehension, ISBN 9781506273297, on sale June 01, 2021. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from third-party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitles included with the product.

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Simon and Schuster

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1438068271

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9781438068275

The First Book of Short Stories

By: Lyn Funnell

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The First Book of Short Stories

By: Lyn Funnell

A collection of easy reading short stories that cover a variety of situations, places and characters. Another Fine Mess, Dining Out, If Britain became the new Venice, My Best Friend Jake and more will keep you entertained while your on the move or reading in bed.

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Liverpool Songbird

A rare gift provides an escape...

By: Lyn Andrews

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Liverpool Songbird

A rare gift provides an escape...

By: Lyn Andrews

Is one young woman's beautiful singing voice enough to bring the success that will free her from poverty? Liverpool Songbird is a poignant and moving saga from Lyn Andrews, of a young woman's chance for escape due to her extraordinary talent. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Dilly Court and Sheila Newberry. Alice O'Connor's poor family lives in the heart of Liverpool's toughest slum. Her bullying father drinks away what little he earns, whilst Nelly, her careworn mother, works when she can and begs when she can't. Since she was five young Alice has also begged in the streets around the docks but she has managed to hold on to the hope of something better, a stubborn optimism that keeps her head held high even in her lowest moments. For Alice knows she has a gift that allows her to rise above the fate that made her life so bitterly hard. Alice O'Connor can sing like an angel... It's a gift that will take her far, though it is to Liverpool she will always return. But is it enough to bring her the success she needs - and the love and happiness she so desperately craves? What readers are saying about Liverpool Songbird: 'Once I started I could NOT put this book down - from start to finish you can empathise with the main character... one of Lyn Andrews' best books!' 'One of the best books I've read. Compelling reading when the tears allowed. Several twists from an author of immense talent' 'Great rags to riches story... written with compassion and understanding

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Liverpool Sisters

A heart-warming family saga of sorrow and hope

By: Lyn Andrews

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Liverpool Sisters

A heart-warming family saga of sorrow and hope

By: Lyn Andrews

With no mother to guide them, can Livvie and Amy find happiness? Two motherless girls, a young stepmother and a domineering father are woven into an unputdownable Merseyside saga set before the First World War. The perfect read for fans of Anne Baker, Catherine Cookson and Kitty Neale. 'Gutsy... a vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community... will keep the pages turning' - Daily Express Liverpool, 1907. Thanks to their father's success, sisters Livvie and Amy Goodwin are moving from their cramped home to a roomier house on the outskirts of Liverpool. But tragedy strikes when their adored mother dies in childbirth. The girls are still grieving when Thomas introduces their new stepmother - a woman just a few years older than Livvie. Thomas has plans for his daughters. He wants Livvie to marry a wealthy neighbour's son - not Frank Hadley, the kind and handsome factory manager she is attracted to. Their relationship is a dangerous enough secret, but Livvie's interest in the Suffragettes could drive Thomas to the edge. For the Goodwin girls, the happy future they once took for granted is far from certain... What readers are saying about Liverpool Sisters: 'Another wonderful saga set in Liverpool' 'You feel like you're actually there in the era as she describes the places and characters so well' 'I absolutely loved it

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The Friend in Question

By: Jessica Lyn Elkins

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The Friend in Question

By: Jessica Lyn Elkins

When Katherine Phillips, a well-known community leader with a failing marriage, accidently strikes a pedestrian who steps in front of her vehicle on a snowy day, she has no idea how her life will change. The unconscious victim, an unidentified homeless person, is taken to a hospital. It isnt until police release a photo that Katherine realizes the person is someone from her past. Growing up in a small town, Katherine and Myra Martin met in elementary school and were best friends until high school graduation. They lost contact as their lives moved on to college and careers. How far will a friend go to learn what happened in the intervening years? Katherine is determined to learn the truthbut what she discovers may upend not only Myras life but her own as well. As family secrets, fraud, and betrayal emerge, both women come to know the truth about the consequences of their choices. In this novel, two childhood friends are reunited and soon find that secrets from the past entangle them and unknown connections between them complicate the present.

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1491778431

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The Public Realm

Exploring the City's Quintessential Social Territory

By: Lyn H. Lofland

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The Public Realm

Exploring the City's Quintessential Social Territory

By: Lyn H. Lofland

This book is about the "public realm," defined as a particular kind of social territory that is found almost exclusively in large settlements. This particular form of social-psychological space comes into being whenever a piece of actual physical space is dominated by relationships between and among persons who are strangers to one another, as often occurs in urban bars, buses, plazas, parks, coffee houses, streets, and so forth. More specifically, the book is about the social life that occurs in such social-psychological spaces (the normative patterns and principles that shape it, the relationships that characterize it, the aesthetic and interactional pleasures that enliven it) and the forces (anti-urbanism, privatism, post-war planning and architecture) that threaten it. The data upon which the book's analysis is based are diverse: direct observation; interviews; contemporary photographs, historic etchings, prints and photographs, and historical maps; histories of specific urban public spaces or spatial types; and the relevant scholarly literature from sociology, environmental psychology, geography, history, anthropology, and architecture and urban planning and design. Its central argument is that while the existing body of accomplished work in the social sciences can be reinterpreted to make it relevant to an understanding of the public realm, this quintessential feature of city life deserves much more u it deserves to be the object of direct scholarly interest in its own right. Choice noted that: "The author's writing style is unusually accessible, and the often fascinating narrative is generously supported by well-chosen photos.

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1351475835

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Friends Forever

Two young Irish women must battle their way out of poverty in Liverpool

By: Lyn Andrews

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Friends Forever

Two young Irish women must battle their way out of poverty in Liverpool

By: Lyn Andrews

Two young women find the bond of lifelong friendship gives them the strength to hold on to their dreams, in the hardship of 1920s Liverpool. In Friends Forever, Lyn Andrews weaves an unforgettable saga of friendship overcoming life's hardships. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Nadine Dorries and Joan Jonker. In 1928 Bernie O'Sullivan and Molly Keegan catch their first glimpse of the bustling city they're about to call home. Both seventeen, and best friends since childhood, the girls have left Ireland behind for an exciting new life in Liverpool. They are dismayed to discover that the relatives they are to stay with have barely two pennies to rub together; the promised grand house is a run-down building in one of Liverpool's worst slum areas. Desperate to escape, Bernie secures a position as a domestic servant, while Molly is taken on as a shop assistant. Soon they have settled and find themselves in love with local men. For both, though, love holds surprises and the danger of ruin in an unforgiving world... What readers are saying about Friends Forever: 'The story and characters are riveting' 'Lyn Andrews is an excellent writer. Good story line, interesting characters... Kept me up late but it was worth it' 'Five stars' Don't miss the equally moving wartime sequel, Every Mother's Son.

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Death at the Movies

Hollywood's Guide to the Hereafter

By: Lyn Davis Genelli,Tom Davis Genelli

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Death at the Movies

Hollywood's Guide to the Hereafter

By: Lyn Davis Genelli,Tom Davis Genelli

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), Resurrection (1980), Poltergeist (1982), Beetlejuice (1988), Ghost (1990), Groundhog Day (1993), The Sixth Sense (1999) — these are only a few of the influential movies in recent decades dealing with the afterlife. But beyond entertainment, do they mean anything? The authors of this wise and well-informed guide believe so. They explore how popular motion pictures, from Outward Bound (1930) to Hereafter, play a perhaps unconscious role in guiding humanity toward its evolutionary comprehension of the meaning and purpose of death. They draw on the Tibetan Book of the Dead, Buddhism, and depth psychology to review some of the most spiritually powerful films ever made. Death is, say the authors, at once the most immediate locked door and the ultimate frontier, a staggering paradox that invites us to search for deeper understanding based upon a level of consciousness beyond thought. After reading this book, you’ll never view Casablanca or The Wizard of Oz the same way again.

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Quest Books

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0835630854

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9780835630856

Vital Statistics on the Presidency

The definitive source for data and analysis on the American Presidency

By: Lyn Ragsdale

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Vital Statistics on the Presidency

The definitive source for data and analysis on the American Presidency

By: Lyn Ragsdale

Looking beyond the individual office holders to the office itself, this Fourth Edition of Vital Statistics on the Presidency covers George Washington’s tenure through the 2012 election. The book’s expansive view of the presidency allows readers to recognize major themes across administrations and to reach overall conclusions about the nature of the institution and its future. The illuminating data is put into context by thoughtful essays explaining key statistical patterns, making this edition an intriguing and comprehensive reference to important patterns throughout the history of the presidency.

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1483386309

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A Question of Family

By: Jessica Lyn Elkins

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A Question of Family

By: Jessica Lyn Elkins

Myra Martin escaped a criminal husband and multiple addictions with the help of her brother Tommy and her childhood friend, Katherine Brooks. Bound together by family ties and dangerous secrets, the three friends operate a guest ranch in northwestern Wyoming. When Katherine’s daughter brings her fiancé to meet the family, buried truths come to light that could disrupt the family’s newfound happiness. Strange coincidences and an old photograph reveal a suspicious connection between Myra’s and Katherine’s former spouses. Unpredictable events lead to a perilous confrontation with a powerful man. Will the search for truth finally free the family from their past or might it completely destroy their future? In this novel, two women with dark secrets struggle to preserve their family when a threatening figure from the past comes into their lives.

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1663200408

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Reading for Life

High Quality Literacy Instruction for All

By: Lyn Stone

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Reading for Life

High Quality Literacy Instruction for All

By: Lyn Stone

Why is it that more people can’t read and write? Why are there still so many vastly different methods of teaching literacy? Why do people still argue about it? Reading for Life examines these three questions, addressing the less evidence supported ideas about teaching reading and writing which are still alive and well in schools all over the world. This accessible guide bridges the gap between research and practice, translating academic findings into practical suggestions and ready-to-use techniques. Written in an approachable style and with informative graphics, vignettes and interviews woven throughout, this book covers: the components of literacy, including phonics, vocabulary and fluency the history of approaches to literacy teaching and an overview of the key figures government-level inquiries into the provision of reading and writing teaching the mindset which leads to acceptance of poor practice the essential components of an effective literacy program with practical advice on selecting resources to get the job done well Reading for Life helps educational practitioners make informed decisions about which teaching methods to reject and select, and empowers parents to ask the right questions of professionals and policy makers. This book is a timely exploration of poor teaching methods and is an innovative, fresh assessment of how high quality literacy teaching can be provided for all.

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0429955871

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9780429955877

Reading Fin de Siècle Fictions

By: Lyn Pykett

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Reading Fin de Siècle Fictions

By: Lyn Pykett

The fin de siècle, the period 1880-1914, long associated with decadence and with the literary movements of aestheticism and symbolism, has received renewed critical interest recently. The essays in this volume form a valuable introduction to fin de siècle cultural studies and provide a commentary on important aspects of current critical debate and the place of culture in society.

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1317892461

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Body and Narrative in Contemporary Literatures in German

Herta Müller, Libuse Moníková, Kerstin Hensel

By: Lyn Marven

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Body and Narrative in Contemporary Literatures in German

Herta Müller, Libuse Moníková, Kerstin Hensel

By: Lyn Marven

This book examines the relationship between representations of the body and narrative strategies in the work of three contemporary women writers from the former Eastern Bloc countries: Herta Müller, an ethnic German from Romania; Libuše Moníková, who emigrated from Czechoslovakia to West Germany and chose to write in German; and Kerstin Hensel, from the GDR. Marven shows how the content and form of their works are interlinked, and how these challenge the hegemonic discourses within repressive socialist regimes. The introduction contextualizes the writers' socially, culturally, and historically, and outlines the theoretical basis of the approach, drawing on psychoanalysis, performativity theory, and feminist critical theory. Chapters on the individual authors offer new interpretations of the writers' works, focusing on the structures of trauma (in Müller's work), hysteria (in Moníková's) and the grotesque (in Hensel's). The images of the body analysed in the first half of each chapter show the effects of violence; challenge the understanding of the body as natural or authentic; and raise questions about identity and gender. The analysis in the second half of each chapter covers a range of formal features, from the fantastic and collage, through parody and intertextuality, to irony, plot, and story telling. The book also traces developments in the work of all three authors, taking account of the historical changes in the Eastern Bloc countries since 1989. Body and Narrative in Contemporary Literatures in German will be valuable for anyone researching contemporary German literatures, as well as those interested in feminist theory, minority literatures, and trauma.

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Clarendon Press

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0191535141

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Angels of Mercy

A gripping saga of sisters, love and war

By: Lyn Andrews

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Angels of Mercy

A gripping saga of sisters, love and war

By: Lyn Andrews

As the Great War looms, two sisters' lives are about to change forever... In Angels of Mercy, Lyn Andrews writes a dramatic, moving saga of two sisters who set off to become nurses in the Great War, far from their loving Liverpudlian homes. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Nadine Dorries and Kate Thompson. Blue-eyed, blond-haired, full of smiles and sweetness, even as babies twins Kate and Evvie Greenway captured the hearts of Liverpool's Scotland Road slumlands. But now they are almost adults the two girls find that being pleasant, popular and blessed with a loving family isn't quite enough. For they've both fallen for men who will break their youthful hearts... But these sorrows are nothing compared to the tragedies that await them and so many others when the Great War breaks out. Determined to do their part, Kate and Evvie sign up for nursing training and are despatched to the Front, a terrible world far from the life-affirming energy of their homes. Can anything, hope, love or the bond that has always united the sisters, survive all that lies in store for them? What readers are saying about Angels of Mercy: '[This] book tugs at every single one of your emotions, and you won't be able to put it down' 'Lots of twists and turns for the people in this book. It made me laugh and it also made me cry... It really does make you think, but it's a page turner, and that's what Lyn Andrews does best!' 'Lyn Andrews ranks as one of the best saga writers in my book. Having just finished Angels of Mercy, I found this novel poignant, engrossing and unputdownable

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Mosby's Complementary & Alternative Medicine - E-Book

By: Lyn W. Freeman

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Mosby's Complementary & Alternative Medicine - E-Book

By: Lyn W. Freeman

Providing a comprehensive overview, this text includes practical, clinically relevant coverage of complementary and alternative medicine, with commentary by well-known experts, descriptions of recent medical advances, case studies, and the history and philosophy of each discipline, along with indications, contraindications, practical application, and clinical trials for each topic. Research is critically reviewed, with examples of exceptional and flawed studies. You'll gain an understanding of the most commonly used alternative therapies, as well as those most likely to be integrated with conventional medical treatment. - More than 200 photographs and illustrations and 15 new line drawings clarify the material and make learning easier. - A highly readable style simplifies complex concepts and keeps the material interesting. - Current, research-based information explores the efficacy of many therapies so you can make decisions with confidence. - Healing methods are emphasized, rather than systems. - A topical organization lets you use what you need for your own practice, without having to read through extraneous detail. - Chapter openers show why the content of the chapter is important, what is covered, and what objectives will be met. Features include: - Why Read this Chapter? - Chapter at a Glance - Chapter Objectives - An Expert Speaks boxes highlight the personal experience of well-known researchers and practitioners in each discipline, discussing the historical context of research, current contributions, and future directions. - Critical Thinking and Clinical Application Questions show real-world situations so you can test and apply your knowledge. - Points to Ponder help you tie together and interpret facts. - A Closer Look boxes expand upon case study reviews and clinical application examples. - Learning Opportunities suggest activities for interacting with health care professionals. - Summary tables show outcomes from important clinical trials at a glance. - Appendices provide information on CAM resources and contacts. - A free Evolve companion website includes regular updates of content, student activities, and full-color images. - Three new chapters: - Reiki describes this popular CAM therapy and how it can be used along with related ethical and legal issues. - Measurement of the Human Biofield explores cutting-edge technology and research into the biofield as well as theories about the implications of mind-body regulation. - The Future of Ethnomedicine offers views of health and sickness from around the world, including perspectives that differ from traditional instruction and media portrayals. - Includes the latest information on professional licensing. - Seven new interviews are included, plus updates to previous interviews.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323075487

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Remembering: Voices of the Holocaust

A New History in the Words of the Men and Women Who Survived

By: Lyn Smith

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Remembering: Voices of the Holocaust

A New History in the Words of the Men and Women Who Survived

By: Lyn Smith

A landmark achievement in Holocaust scholarship, Remembering Voices of the Holocaust is culled from hours of first person accounts from survivors recorded for inclusion in the sound archives of both the Imperial War Museum in London, and the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC. In their own words, Jewish survivors as well as Gypsies, Jehovah's Witnesses, and both perpetrators and ordinary observers recount the entire horrific arc of the Holocaust from the ominous rise of the Nazi party during the Weimar days through the liquidation of the ghettos and the institution of Hitler's "final solution," continuing on to the liberation of the camps and the harrowing aftermath of the War.

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Basic Books

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A Data Scientist's Guide to Acquiring, Cleaning, and Managing Data in R

By: Samuel E. Buttrey,Lyn R. Whitaker

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A Data Scientist's Guide to Acquiring, Cleaning, and Managing Data in R

By: Samuel E. Buttrey,Lyn R. Whitaker

The only how-to guide offering a unified, systemic approach to acquiring, cleaning, and managing data in R Every experienced practitioner knows that preparing data for modeling is a painstaking, time-consuming process. Adding to the difficulty is that most modelers learn the steps involved in cleaning and managing data piecemeal, often on the fly, or they develop their own ad hoc methods. This book helps simplify their task by providing a unified, systematic approach to acquiring, modeling, manipulating, cleaning, and maintaining data in R. Starting with the very basics, data scientists Samuel E. Buttrey and Lyn R. Whitaker walk readers through the entire process. From what data looks like and what it should look like, they progress through all the steps involved in getting data ready for modeling. They describe best practices for acquiring data from numerous sources; explore key issues in data handling, including text/regular expressions, big data, parallel processing, merging, matching, and checking for duplicates; and outline highly efficient and reliable techniques for documenting data and recordkeeping, including audit trails, getting data back out of R, and more. The only single-source guide to R data and its preparation, it describes best practices for acquiring, manipulating, cleaning, and maintaining data Begins with the basics and walks readers through all the steps necessary to get data ready for the modeling process Provides expert guidance on how to document the processes described so that they are reproducible Written by seasoned professionals, it provides both introductory and advanced techniques Features case studies with supporting data and R code, hosted on a companion website A Data Scientist's Guide to Acquiring, Cleaning and Managing Data in R is a valuable working resource/bench manual for practitioners who collect and analyze data, lab scientists and research associates of all levels of experience, and graduate-level data mining students.

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111908007X

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The Wilted Rose

Based on Real Experiences

By: Kate-Lyn Therkelsen

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The Wilted Rose

Based on Real Experiences

By: Kate-Lyn Therkelsen

Based on the harrowing experiences of a real Australian family, The Wilted Rose tells the story of Sarah, an ambitious young woman battling against her family's strict religious beliefs to achieve her dreams. Balancing her passions with the traditional path of marriage and children pushes her to the brink of emotional chaos, and her husband faces the prospect of living an entire lifetime without the love of his wife. Their only daughter Grace grapples to cope with the toll her mother's emotional hardship takes on their family, and the normal mother-daughter relationship she longs for. Passion, religion, first love and heartbreak, depression and mental illness, family tragedy, and lifelong friendship intertwine to tell this truly captivating story of one woman's drive to overcome adversity, and the final straw that threatens to destroy her spirit and could tear her family's life apart. Kate-Lyn Therkelsen is based in Brisbane and has appeared in several publications, including the Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland, an organisation for which she has served as Treasurer. She is a contributing writer for international online magazine Suite 101, and her profile appears on the Young People Creating Queensland website. In 2007 she received a High Recommendation in the Young Writers section of the Alan Marshall Short Story Competition. The Wilted Rose is her debut novel.

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Resisting Neoliberalism in Education

Local, National and Transnational Perspectives

By: Tett, Lyn,Hamilton, Mary

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Resisting Neoliberalism in Education

Local, National and Transnational Perspectives

By: Tett, Lyn,Hamilton, Mary

Neoliberalism has been widely criticised because of its role in prioritising ‘free markets’ as the optimum way of solving problems and organising society. In the field of education, this leads to an emphasis on the knowledge economy to the detriment of wider social and ethical goals in ways that reduce both persons and education to solely economic actors. Drawing on an international range of contexts across informal, adult, school and university settings, this book provides innovative examples that show how neoliberalism in education can be challenged and changed at the local, national and transnational levels in order to foster a more democratic culture.

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