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Natural Solutions to IBS

Simple steps to restore digestive health

By: Marilyn Glenville

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Natural Solutions to IBS

Simple steps to restore digestive health

By: Marilyn Glenville

One in five people is affected by IBS and yet it is often dismissed by the medical profession as a condition they can do little to help with, plus there is a lot of confusing information out there. In this practical guide, women’s health expert Marilyn Glenville cuts through the confusion with clarity and compassion, empowering the reader with information and practical ways forward. She looks at the whole body in relation to IBS, from how your digestive system is working to the role that emotions and stress can play. This brilliant book offers the vital support that anyone with IBS, or general digestive problems, needs to gently heal and strengthen their digestive system back to normal function. With advice on tests, diet (including a 7-day diet plan to soothe digestion), natural foods to consume as well as trigger foods to watch out for, this is a must-have for anyone suffering from IBS.

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Pan Macmillan

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0230771637

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9780230771635

A Cultural-Historical Study of Children Learning Science

Foregrounding Affective Imagination in Play-based Settings

By: Marilyn Fleer,Niklas Pramling

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A Cultural-Historical Study of Children Learning Science

Foregrounding Affective Imagination in Play-based Settings

By: Marilyn Fleer,Niklas Pramling

This book moves beyond the traditional constructivist and social-constructivist view of learning and development in science. It draws upon cultural-historical theory in order to theorise early childhood science education in relation to our currently globalised education contexts. The book argues that concept development in science for young children can be better theorised by using Vygotsky’s concept of Imagination and creativity, Vygotsky’s theory of play, and his work on higher mental functions, particularly the concept of inter and intrapsychological functioning. Key concepts are extracted from the theoretical section of the book and used as categories for analysis in presenting evidence and new ideas in the second section of the book. In this second part of the book, the authors examine how science knowledge has been constructed within particular countries around the globe, where empirical research in early childhood science education has occurred. The third part of the book examines the nature of the encounter between the teacher and the child during science learning and teaching. In the final part of the book the authors look closely at the range of models and approaches to the teaching of early childhood science that have been made available to early childhood teachers to guide their planning and teaching. They conclude the book with a theoretical discussion of the cultural-historical foundation for early childhood science education, followed by a model of teaching scientific concepts to young children in play-based settings, including homes and community contexts.

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Springer

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9401793700

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9789401793704

Another Path to My Garden

My Life as a Quadriplegic

By: Marilyn Noell

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Another Path to My Garden

My Life as a Quadriplegic

By: Marilyn Noell

Marilyn Noell looks back over the past forty-three years of her life as a quadriplegic. Her struggles have been many - fear, depression, surgery, learning to use what "moving parts" remained after her diving accident when she was just nineteen. But perhaps her toughest challenge has been to be and be seen as a useful, active individual.

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Dundurn

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1550021699

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9781550021691

Crazy Feasts

By: Marilyn Ekdahl Ravicz

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Crazy Feasts

By: Marilyn Ekdahl Ravicz

CRAZY FEASTS is a culinary history cookbook that includes descriptions of ten banquets that were quite crazy or bizarre in several senses. Each feast is preceded by a short description of the location and historical setting in order to give a background for the dishes served, as well as for the particular kind of craziness involved. The feasts vary in historical depth from the Roman Empire period to the first decades of the twenty-first century. The locations include cities from Rome to other European capitals, as well as Mexico City, when it was called Tenochtitlan as the Spanish conquistadores entered it in the early sixteenth century. Each feast described was either an actual historical incident, or is an imagined banquet that could well have occurred given the culture and habits of the time. Each feast described is followed by recipes garnered from that culture and historical period. CRAZY FEASTS is a salute to human folly and the happy circumstances of glorious banquets meant to stimulate your sense of fun and folly should you decide to create a crazy feast of your own.

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eBookIt.com

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1456627872

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9781456627874

Yes, There Will Be Singing

By: Marilyn Krysl

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Yes, There Will Be Singing

By: Marilyn Krysl

A powerful collection of essays that ruminates on poetry’s profound spiritual and healing possibilities

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University of Michigan Press

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0472036025

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9780472036028

A Different Distance

A Renga

By: Marilyn Hacker,Karthika Naïr

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A Different Distance

A Renga

By: Marilyn Hacker,Karthika Naïr

An Indie Next Selection for December 2021 A Ms. Magazine Recommended Read for Fall 2021 In March 2020, France declared a full lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Shortly thereafter, poets and friends Marilyn Hacker and Karthika Naïr—living mere miles from each other but separated by circumstance, and spurred by this extraordinary time—began a correspondence in verse. Renga, an ancient Japanese form of collaborative poetry, is comprised of alternating tanka beginning with the themes of tōki and tōza: this season, this session. Here, from the “plague spring,” through a year in which seasons are marked by the waxing and waning of the virus, Hacker and Naïr’s renga charts the “differents and sames” of a now-shared experience. Their poems witness a time of suspension in which some things, somehow, press on relentlessly, in which solidarity persists—even thrives—in the face of a strange new kind of isolation. Between “ten thousand, yes, minutes of Bones,” there’s cancer and chemotherapy and the aches of an aging body. There is grief for the loss of friends nearby and concern for loved ones in the United States, Lebanon, and India. And there is a deep sense of shared humanity, where we all are “mere atoms of water, / each captained by protons of hydrogen, hurtling earthward.” At turns poignant and playful, the seasons and sessions of A Different Distance display the compassionate, collective wisdom of two women witnessing a singular moment in history.

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Milkweed Editions

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1571317783

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9781571317780

Best Places to Stay in the Pacific Northwest

By: Marilyn McFarlane,M. J. Cody

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Best Places to Stay in the Pacific Northwest

By: Marilyn McFarlane,M. J. Cody

Whether travelers are looking for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, this "Best Places to Stay" title provides accurate and up-to-date information for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0618005358

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9780618005352

For Susannah

By: Marilyn Herr

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For Susannah

By: Marilyn Herr

In this exciting historical romance set during the French and Indian War, sparks fly between a young woman journeying to the Pennsylvania frontier, and a handsome English lord who is really a battle-tested soldier in disguise. Original.

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Zebra Books

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0821774484

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9780821774489

My Oyster

A life of traveling, exploring and becoming

By: Marilyn Bhadrena Restione

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My Oyster

A life of traveling, exploring and becoming

By: Marilyn Bhadrena Restione

What takes a Depression Era New Jersey girl to an Indian Ashram, a Neolithic village on the edge of the North Sea, an Italian nunnery, to stand in the grotto of an ancient Greek Oracle and walk with Chaucer's bawdy pilgrims on their way to Canterbury? What makes a seemingly simple life into a rich journey filled with adventure, humor and discovery? What makes the world your Oyster?

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FriesenPress

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1525527843

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9781525527845

Journey to Now

By: Marilyn Judd

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Journey to Now

By: Marilyn Judd

Journey to a state where unconditional love is the currency and laughter replaces grumpiness...where storytellers are VIPs and ordinary details are celebrated. Let this adventure turn your world inside out.

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Xulon Press

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1597812293

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9781597812290

Edward James Lennox

"Builder of Toronto"

By: Marilyn M. Litvak

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Edward James Lennox

"Builder of Toronto"

By: Marilyn M. Litvak

From 1876 to 1915, Edward James Lennox was a formidable force in Toronto’s architectural community. Many of his buildings are still landmarks in a city that continues to evolve. Born and educated in Toronto, Lennox looked to the past for inspiration but was never captured by it. His prototypical Annex houes on Madison Avenue, Old City Hall, and Casa Loma bear witness to his technical expertise and aesthetic sensibilities. Through text and illustrations, this volume tells the story of the a resolute architect whose vision helped shape an emerging city, and who in his time was called the "builder of Toronto." Edward James Lennox, "Builder of Toronto" is the first volume in the Canadian Master Architect series. Each publication will profile the work of an individual Canadian architect. The series editor is Marilyn M. Litvak.

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1554881501

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9781554881505

Winnipeg School of Art

By: Marilyn Baker

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Winnipeg School of Art

By: Marilyn Baker

Before the First World War, Winnipeg was Canada's third-largest city and the undisputed metropolis of the West. Rapid growth had given the city material prosperity, but little of its wealth went to culture or the arts. Despite the city's fragile cultural veneer, the enthusiasm and dedication of members of the arts community and a grpup of public-spirited citizens led to the establishment of the Winnipeg Art Gallery in 1912 and the Winnipeg School of Art in 1913.This volume is a history in words and illustration of the early years of the Winnipeg School of Art, its hopes and ideals and its struggles for survival. Its story is in large part a record of art and artists in Winnipeg during the period. The growth of the School is described through the terms of its first four principals: Alexander Musgrove, Frank Johnston, Keith Gebbhardt, and L. LeMoine Fitzgerald. Biographical sketches on artists involved with the School as teachers or students from 1913 to 1934 are also included.Reproductions of over 80 selected works from the exhibition marking the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the School, eight in full colour, present the most vital and provocative arrt of the period.

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Univ. of Manitoba Press

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0887553869

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9780887553868

Writing for Publication in Nursing

By: Judith C. Hays, PhD, RN,Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN

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Writing for Publication in Nursing

By: Judith C. Hays, PhD, RN,Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Designated a Doody’s Core Title! Praise for the Second Edition “Provides helpful tips for all levels of writing and is a comprehensive, solid reference for any nurse who plans to write for publication.” —BookEnds “Writing for publication is essential for disseminating nursing knowledge, and this book will surely prepare budding authors and serve as a resource for experienced authors. It is a great reference for authors at all levels.” Score: 100, ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ —Doody’s The ability to communicate in writing is an essential skill, particularly for nurses at the graduate level. This is a best-selling, comprehensive, and widely used resource on writing for nurse clinicians, faculty, researchers, and graduate students. It covers all kinds of writing that beginning and experienced nurse authors may be required or choose to undertake: journal articles, book chapters, and preparing manuscripts from course work. Brimming with helpful examples, the book takes the reader step by step through the entire process of writing, from the generation of an idea through searching the nursing literature, preparing an outline, writing and revising a draft, and submitting the finished product for publication. In addition to being extensively updated, the third edition features new chapters on writing articles reporting quality improvement studies and on open-access publications. New writing samples have been added that illustrate how to present multiple types of research and writing for various types of journals and other venues. The book describes how to select an appropriate journal and gear the writing for the intended audience, submit a manuscript, and respond to reviewers. It provides strategies for searching bibliographic databases, analyzing and synthesizing the literature, and writing a literature review. Information is included on developing manuscripts from theses and dissertations, writing a paper with multiple authors, and when and how to include tables or figures. Ethical considerations are also addressed. FEATURED IN THE THIRD EDITION: Selecting the right journal for publication using web resources and more Selecting and searching bibliographic databases for synthesizing literature Developing literature reviews for target audiences of research versus clinical papers Disseminating research to researchers versus clinicians Writing quality improvement reports and evidence-based practice articles Writing papers for clinical journals Publishing innovations in clinical practice and unit-based initiatives Publishing in open-access journals and important considerations Turning capstone projects, theses, and dissertations into manuscripts Working with coauthors and student/faculty collaborations Responding to peer reviews Avoiding abuses of authorship and copyright issues

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Springer Publishing Company

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0826119921

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9780826119926

George W. Brackenridge

Maverick Philanthropist

By: Marilyn Mcadams Sibley

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George W. Brackenridge

Maverick Philanthropist

By: Marilyn Mcadams Sibley

George W. Brackenridge (1832–1920) was a paradox to his fellow Texans. A Republican in a solidly Democratic state, a financier in a cattleman's country, a Prohibitionist in the goodtime town of San Antonio, he devoted his energies to making a fortune only to give it to philanthropic causes. Indiana born, Brackenridge came to Texas in 1853, but left the state during the Civil War to serve as U.S. Treasury agent and engage in the wartime cotton trade. Later he settled in San Antonio, where he founded a bank and invested in railroads, utilities, and other enterprises. Some of Brackenridge's contemporaries never forgave him for his Civil War career, but others knew him as a public-spirited citizen, educator, and advocate of civil rights. He cared little for what others thought of him. Yet, he confided once in a rare interview that his fondest ambition was to leave the world a better place for his having lived in it. To this end, he gave generously of himself and his means. His best-known benefaction is Brackenridge Park, which he gave to the city of San Antonio, but most of his contributions were in the field of education. As regent of the University of Texas for more than twenty-five years, he gave the institution its first dormitory, a large tract of land in Austin, and innumerable smaller gifts. He also offered to underwrite the expenses of the University when Governor James E. Ferguson vetoed the appropriation bill for 1917–1919. Other educational institutions to benefit from his largess were the public schools of San Antonio, a Negro college in Seguin, and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. In addition, he assisted individual students, especially women, through scholarships and loans. Believing that the betterment of humanity lay in education, Brackenridge arranged for the continuation of his philanthropies. By his will he created the George W. Brackenridge Foundation, the first of its kind in Texas and one of the first in the United States. Marilyn McAdams Sibley's study of George W. Brackenridge is the first biography of an important and, for his time, unusual Texan. It presents new material concerning the Mexican cotton trade during the Civil War, on the beginnings of banking in Texas, and on higher education in Texas.

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University of Texas Press

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0292741723

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9780292741720

Constantly Craving

How to Make Sense of Always Wanting More

By: Marilyn Meberg

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Constantly Craving

How to Make Sense of Always Wanting More

By: Marilyn Meberg

We want more. More peace. More excitement. More romance. More free time. More chocolate . . . Our cravings are written into our DNA. They’re influenced by our childhood experiences. They’re driving the choices we make as adults. And often, they’re keeping us hungry. Never satisfied. Ever searching. What do they mean? What are we to do with them? Should we feel guilty? Are there solutions? Counselor and author Marilyn Meberg knows all about cravings. She also knows the One who knit us together, desires and all. With wit and compassion, Marilyn helps us understand our appetites, offers advice for managing them here on earth, and encourages us to eagerly await the day when we will find total satisfaction in heaven. In the meantime, Constantly Craving is an excellent reminder that our desires for more can lead us to the One we really need, the only One who will quench our thirst forever. Really? Really!

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HarperChristian + ORM

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1400203562

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9781400203567

Women and Science

An Annotated Bibliography

By: Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie,Kerry Lynne Meek

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Women and Science

An Annotated Bibliography

By: Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie,Kerry Lynne Meek

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Taylor & Francis

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0815309295

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9780815309291

Productive Aging

An Occupational Perspective

By: Marilyn B. Cole,Karen Crane Macdonald

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Productive Aging

An Occupational Perspective

By: Marilyn B. Cole,Karen Crane Macdonald

Productive Aging: An Occupational Perspective is a concise and practical text that takes a fresh look at our rapidly expanding and diverse older population. Recognizing the unique identity of each older person, this text provides client-centered guidelines for maximizing function, independence, and wellness. Productive Aging also outlines self-management strategies for promoting participation and engagement in productive occupations for the older persons’ own continuing development, health, and well-being. Productive Aging not only summarizes current evidence, but it looks into the lives of forty productive agers who shared their personal perspective with the authors as part of an original qualitative study. These participant stories, often told in the participants own words, describe how current theories of aging are applied in the lives of older adults who are currently living the experience. Older adults ages 60 to 98 describe the effective strategies they used to manage their own aging process, to structure healthy lifestyles and social connections, and to intentionally direct their own productive occupations in satisfying and meaningful ways. The results of this qualitative research study have led to a grounded theory of Conditional Independence, which guides occupational therapy approaches to productive aging in practice. Authors Marilyn B. Cole and Dr. Karen C. Macdonald explore the six productive occupations that researchers have identified as typical of older adults today: self-management, home management, volunteering, paid work, care giving, and lifelong learning. In addition to summarizing current research and theories within each occupation, concrete strategies and techniques relative to these roles are detailed, with multiple examples, case studies, and learning activities. Throughout Productive Aging, interviews with experienced practitioners, administrators, and educators reveal some of the implications of various trends and techniques. For occupational therapists, descriptions of settings and types of intervention are consistent with the latest version of AOTA’s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Third Edition. In addition to promoting productive occupations within traditional institutional and medical-based practice, occupational therapy roles include that of consultant, educator, and advocate when treating individuals, groups, and populations in home care, organizational, and community settings. Special attention is given to developing the ability to become an effective self-manager, facilitating social participation, and maximizing clients’ applied functional abilities. Productive Aging: An Occupational Perspective is the perfect addition to the bookshelf of occupational therapy students, faculty, and clinicians, as well as any health care practitioner who would like to update his or her knowledge of the aging individual within his or her current practice settings.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040138357

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9781040138359

Deadly Trail

By: Marilyn Meredith

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Deadly Trail

By: Marilyn Meredith

Mystery/Suspense: Book 1: Tempte Crabtree Series

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Hard Shell Word Factory

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0759904618

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9780759904613

Bigger Than Life

The Creator of Doc Savage

By: Marilyn Cannaday

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Bigger Than Life

The Creator of Doc Savage

By: Marilyn Cannaday

The biography of Lester Dent, author of more than 160 novel-length stories about superhero Doc Savage, the Man of Bronze--forerunner of Superman and James Bond--as well as numerous other stories and novels that were published from 1929 to 1959. Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Popular Press

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0879724714

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9780879724719

In Defiance of Law

By: Marilyn Walker

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In Defiance of Law

By: Marilyn Walker

A Desert Storm veteran encounters two runaways. When he hears their stories, he keeps them with him in defiance of the law. When it is learned that his military discharge was due to psychiatric problems, it makes national headlines and fear mounts for the safety of the children. The FBI becomes involved when he crosses state lines. ... [T]he good guys win ... but who are the good guys? The veteran and those who help him? Or the legal entities who are after him?"--Publisher's statement, p. [4] of cover.

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Strategic Book Publishing

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1609763882

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9781609763886

Love Me Never Leave Me

Discovering the Inseparable Bond That Our Hearts Crave

By: Marilyn Meberg

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Love Me Never Leave Me

Discovering the Inseparable Bond That Our Hearts Crave

By: Marilyn Meberg

Caught off guard, surprised by their own reactions, emotions bubble up that women fight to smother. Where did that come from?What can I do with this feeling that won’t go away?Why do I feel and act this way? Counselor Marilyn Meberg has been there too. When she got pregnant, she got scared. When her baby girl died, she got angry. When her husband died, she battled loneliness and sorrow. In between the peaks and valleys, Marilyn began to see a pattern that led to a greater understanding of herself and a richer happiness in life. She says, “We crave connection with the ones we love most, and when our bond with them is broken, damaged, or threatened, we fear being left. We fear abandonment.” Love Me, Never Leave Me tells you that desiring a love that never leaves is natural, that there are ways to turn feelings of being abandoned into experiences of emotional abundance, and to know that you are God’s beloved child—and he will never leave you or forsake you. "Thanks Marilyn for helping me make some sense to me. What a relief! Everyone I know is going to love this book. And you make me laugh. That's my kind of reading! By the way, I recommend people read in a room with chocolate cupcakes nearby. They'll know what I'm talking about as soon as they start the book; everybody's doing it." ?Sherri Shepherd, actress and co-host of The View "I do not know one single person who has not felt forgotten or abandoned sometime in life. I so recommend Marilyn's fantastic book. It is helping me way more than I even thought I needed. Grab a cupcake and settle in with me for a healing read. You'll thank me I promise!" ?Sandi Patty, singer, writer, speaker

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HarperChristian + ORM

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1418536687

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Red Cloud and the Indian Trader

The Remarkable Friendship of the Sioux Chief and JW Dear in the Last Days of the Frontier

By: Marilyn Dear Nelson,Chris Nelson

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Red Cloud and the Indian Trader

The Remarkable Friendship of the Sioux Chief and JW Dear in the Last Days of the Frontier

By: Marilyn Dear Nelson,Chris Nelson

John William Dear was born in 1845 into a close-knit farming family in Northern Virginia. After the Civil War, when he fought as a Confederate soldier with Mosby's Rangers, he went West. For fifteen years, until his premature death, Dear lived a tumultuous life in the West as one of the last fur traders on the Upper Missouri and as the longest serving, government-appointed Indian Trader to Red Cloud's Sioux. But misfortune struck time and again: he was stripped of his lucrative tradership by a corrupt Commissioner of Indian Affairs and a former Governor of Nebraska and he lost his trading business when the President changed the border between Dakota Territory and Nebraska to prevent JW from trading with his Indian clientele. His is an authentic Wild West story, true and tragic. In the summer of 1871 JW met Red Cloud, the powerful leader of the Oglala who at that time was probably the most respected Indian chief in America. For the next twelve years the two men lived alongside each other on the vast Northern Plains. This was one of the most turbulent, violent, and controversial periods in the history of the American West. The end of the Civil War saw tens of thousands of emigrants brave the 2,000-mile journey across Indian territory in search of a better life in California and Oregon. It saw the coming of the trans-continental railroad across Indian land; the wanton slaughter of millions of buffalo the Indians depended upon for survival; the end of the fur trade; the emergence of cattle barons and open range ranching; the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of Dakota; the Great Sioux War of 1876; Custer’s last stand at the Battle of Little Bighorn; and the forcing of the Lakota onto reservations. This book is about two men caught up in these momentous events—Red Cloud, whose life has been well researched, and JW Dear, whose story has never been told. It is a story about the opening-up of the West and the process of nation building, driven by great vision, sacrifice, and human endeavor. But it is also a story of mismanagement, avarice, corruption, bigotry, extreme violence, and injustice. It is a very personal story of how Red Cloud and JW became caught up in these life-changing events, which bound the two men together as they fought for their survival. The book covers twenty-five tumultuous years of American history that includes the Civil War, the abolition of slavery, the opening up of the West, and the forcing of the Lakota onto reservations.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493073915

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9781493073917

More Than a Hero

By: Marilyn Pappano

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More Than a Hero

By: Marilyn Pappano

Everything about Jake Norris, from thedetermined gleam in his eye to his tight, worn denims, screamed rebelwith a cause. And Kylie Riordan knew that Jake's probing questions—and soul-searing glances—could only lead to trouble. A true crimewriter, he was on a mission, investigating a twenty-year-old murderthat implicated several powerful men…including Kylie's father, thesenator. If Jake's instincts were right, Kylie would have to choosebetween family loyalty and the only man who'd ever seen her forwho she really was.

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Silhouette

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1426873999

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9781426873997

The Works of Mary Wollstonecraft

By: Marilyn Butler

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The Works of Mary Wollstonecraft

By: Marilyn Butler

This seven-volume collection brings together the known works of Mary Wollstonecraft, the eighteenth-century philosopher, writer and women’s rights advocate. Condemned by her contemporaries for her unconventional lifestyle, Wollstonecraft was later recognised as a founding figure of the feminist movement. She was also an acute observer of the political upheavals of the French revolution and advocated educational reform. Wollstonecraft’s writings, which include A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and Thoughts on the Education of Daughters, are recognised as cornerstone texts in the development of feminist thought. This book is therefore a vital reference to the student of feminist history, and will also be of value to any reader interested in the origins of feminism.

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1000743683

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9781000743685

When the Crickets Stopped Singing

By: Marilyn Donahue

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When the Crickets Stopped Singing

By: Marilyn Donahue

Set in the summer of 1939, this historical novel for readers aged 10-14 tells the story of a young girl who finds the strength to defy the social norms of her community when a dangerous man poses a threat to a friend. Twelve-year-old Angie Wallace and her friends embark on a quest to "love thy neighbor," which includes newcomer Jefferson Clement. But soon the girls begin to suspect that he's a dangerous man, even if the adults refuse to see it. Like Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird, the characters in this book must explore the nature of truth and justice as Angie struggles to stand up for what she knows is right. It's the calm before the storm of World War II in 1939 in small-town Messina, California. Angie Wallace and her friends have set out on a mission to "love thy neighbor"--even if that means inviting weird Dodie Crumper to join in their summer plans. But as they move through their neighborly to-do list, the girls can't help but notice that there's something strange about the sudden return of Jefferson Clement. He might be well-dressed and respected, yet with each interaction they become more aware of his dark intentions, especially when it comes to young girls. The adults in town either don't notice or ignore the danger he poses, but when Angie is the only witness to a terrible accident, she must make a choice that calls into question everything she understands about truth and justice. With a setting that blossoms to life from the first page, When the Crickets Stopped Singing is the story of a transformative summer in a young girl's life, when the idylls of childhood collide with the perils of the world beyond.

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Peconic Bay

Four Centuries of History on Long Island’s North and South Forks

By: Marilyn E. Weigold

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Peconic Bay

Four Centuries of History on Long Island’s North and South Forks

By: Marilyn E. Weigold

Bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north by Long Island Sound, the Peconic Bay region, including the North and South Forks, has only recently been recognized for its environmental and economic significance. The story of the waterway and its contiguous land masses is one of farmers and fishermen, sailing vessels and submarines, wealthy elite residents, and award winning vineyards. Peconic Bay examines the past 400 years of the region’s history, tracing the growth of the fishing industry, the rise of tourism, and the impact of a military presence in the wake of September 11. Weigold introduces readers to the people of Peconic Bay’s colorful history—from Albert Einstein and Captain Kidd, to Clara Barton and Kofi Annan—as well as to the residents who have struggled, and continue to struggle, over the well-being of their community and their estuarine connection to the planet. Throughout, Weigold brings to life the region’s rich sense of place and shines a light on its unique role in our nation’s history.

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Syracuse University Press

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0815653093

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The Emergence of Monasticism

From the Desert Fathers to the Early Middle Ages

By: Marilyn Dunn

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The Emergence of Monasticism

From the Desert Fathers to the Early Middle Ages

By: Marilyn Dunn

The Emergence of Monasticism offers a new approach to the subject, placing its development against the dynamic of both social and religious change. First study in any language to cover the formative period of medieval monasticism. Gives particular attention to the contribution of women to ascetic and monastic life.

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0470754540

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High Altitude Attitudes

Six Savvy Colorado Women

By: Marilyn Griggs Riley

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High Altitude Attitudes

Six Savvy Colorado Women

By: Marilyn Griggs Riley

What do Louise Sneed Hill, May Bonfils Stanton, Justina L. Ford, Helen Bonfils, Mary Coyle Chase, and Caroline Bancroft have in common? They are all a vital part of Colorado's history--and no one has ever written a book-length biography about any of them. While some of the names will be more familiar than others to Colorado residents, all of the women will come to live for the readers of this exciting book. Whether you are interested in the first black female physician licensed in Colorado, the ruler of Denver's social elite, the battling Bonfils sisters, the woman who brought the first Pulitzer Prize for drama to Colorado, or the self-proclaimed grande dame of Colorado history, you will find it all here. Marilyn Riley has combined some of the most fascinating (and sometimes lesser known) of Colorado's women. This is a must read for those interested in Colorado history, women's history, and in reading stories about interesting and dynamic individuals.

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Big Earth Publishing

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1555663753

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Five Novellas

By: Marilyn Keeton

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Five Novellas

By: Marilyn Keeton

I-5 Corridor There were two explosive chemicals that should never get together, but due to odd circumstances, they do. In the worst possible place where over one hundred thousand people live, thousands are killed in an instant. Survival and love are intertwined in the story. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Two young sisters are abandoned and left to fend for themselves. The older takes on the responsibility to care for her younger sister who is mentally ill. She has no idea it would be for almost twenty years. Love and determination helps her to fulfill her commitment. Internet Romance Is it safe or dangerous? Prom night and everyone is drinking. A terrible accident happens to Bethany and all her friends, leaving Bethany physically handicapped. After years of hiding away in her bedroom for years, she is given a computer with internet. What happens when she gets online? Will she find scoundrels or friends? Abuse or love? Whispering Pines At a rehab home high in the Trinity Mountainsfresh air, trees, wild animals, and therapypeople can find peace and help from their addictions. But a dangerous element has entered the peace of Whispering Pines and brings with it mystery and murder. Why? Who? Agnes and Blanch Two women who become friends decide to travel to see friends and family they hadnt seen in some time. One must say goodbye, and one must say hello.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1543449557

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Mites

Ecological and Evolutionary Analyses of Life-History Patterns

By: Marilyn A. Houck

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Mites

Ecological and Evolutionary Analyses of Life-History Patterns

By: Marilyn A. Houck

Many mites possess extremely intricate life styles in close association with plant and animal hosts. Their polymorphism has made classification a challenge, and their ability to reproduce both sexually and asexually has made efforts to control their populations difficult. This, however, has given rise to theories to explain the origin and function of sexual reproduction in general. In numbers of species and geographic distribution, mites may even surpass the insects. In soils, they are a major component in the system for cycling nutrients. Unlike insects, they have invaded the marine environment. These and a number of other topics are explored in Mites. Because of their extremely small size, mites have been ignored during the development of major evolutionary and ecological theories. Yet mites routinely violate fundamental concepts such as heterochrony, sexual selection, the evolution of sex ratio, and ontogeny. Recent research methodologies have made it practical for the first time to perform experimental work with mites, and since they offer short generation times and rapid research results, they are excellent model systems. Mites announces these results and should appeal to professionals in entomology, acarology, ecology, population genetics, and evolutionary biology.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461523893

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Groton

By: Carol W. Kimball,James L. Streeter,Marilyn J. Comrie

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Groton

By: Carol W. Kimball,James L. Streeter,Marilyn J. Comrie

Boats and the sea have always been an important part of the history of Groton, known as the submarine capital of the world. It is home to a U.S. submarine base and to General Dynamics-Electric Boat. Electric Boat's prolific submarine construction in the 1940s helped America win World War II, and it was in Groton that the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, was built and launched. The village of Mystic, now a popular tourist destination, was home to the nineteenth-century shipyards that built the Andrew Jackson, the clipper ship that made the record-setting voyage between New York and San Francisco, and the Galena, the first oceangoing ironclad used by the Union navy during the Civil War.

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0738535044

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Whispering Mountains: A History of Lewis, New York

By: Barbara Matthews,Marilyn Cross

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Whispering Mountains: A History of Lewis, New York

By: Barbara Matthews,Marilyn Cross

For years, Marilyn Cross has enjoyed researching and writing about the area and residents of Lewis, New York, where she grew up. With some gentle prodding from a cousin, Marilyn pulled out her research materials to create this book. "Whispering Mountains" tells the story of the town of Lewis, New York. Lewis celebrated its bicentennial in 2005. Download the "Preview" to see if your family are included in the book's index. If you have more pictures, anecdotes or records that ought to be included in this book, or if you have better identifications for any of the pictures, or if you spot any errors, please contact Barb Matthews at barb@oncalldba.com. This book is an evergreen document that can be added to as additional material becomes available. Purchase a book here, or contact Marilyn directly at crossm@bluemoo.com.

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Lulu.com

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1411634594

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Harlan's Crops and Man

People, Plants and Their Domestication

By: H. Thomas Stalker,Marilyn L. Warburton,Jack R. Harlan

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Harlan's Crops and Man

People, Plants and Their Domestication

By: H. Thomas Stalker,Marilyn L. Warburton,Jack R. Harlan

Harlan’s Crops and Man A scientific and historical study of crops and their age-old relationship with human civilization The cultivation and harvesting of crops have been at the heart of human culture and development for thousands of years. As we have grown from hunter-gatherers into agrarian societies and industrial economies, our ongoing relationship with the plants that feed us and support our manufacturing has also evolved. So too, of course, have those plants themselves, with the combined forces of shifting climates, selective plant breeding, and genetic modification all working to alter their existence in profound and fascinating ways. Coming some 30 years after its previous incarnation, the third edition of Harlan’s Crops and Man marks an exciting re-examination of this rich topic. Its chapters lay out the foundations of crop diversity as we know it, covering topics that range from taxonomy and domestication to the origins of agricultural practices and their possible futures. Highlights include:ui Archeological and anthropological studies of agriculture’s history and development Detailed examinations of the histories and classifications of both crops and weeds Explanations of taxonomic systems, gene pools, and plant evolution Studies of specific crops by geographical region Updated to include the latest data and research available, this new edition of Harlan’s Crops and Man offers an illuminating exploration of agricultural history to all those engaged with plant science and the cultivation of crops.

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