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Scanning the Skies

A History of Tornado Forecasting

By: Marlene Bradford

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Scanning the Skies

A History of Tornado Forecasting

By: Marlene Bradford

Tornadoes, nature's most violent and unpredictable storms, descend from the clouds nearly one thousand times yearly and have claimed eighteen thousand American lives since 1880. However, the U.S. Weather Bureau--fearing public panic and believing tornadoes were too fleeting for meteorologists to predict--forbade the use of the word "tornado" in forecasts until 1938. Scanning the Skies traces the history of today's tornado warning system, a unique program that integrates federal, state, and local governments, privately controlled broadcast media, and individuals. Bradford examines the ways in which the tornado warning system has grown from meager beginnings into a program that protects millions of Americans each year. Although no tornado forecasting program existed before WWII, the needs of the military prompted the development of a severe weather warning system in tornado prone areas. Bradford traces the post-war creation of the Air Force centralized tornado forecasting program and its civilian counterpart at the Weather Bureau. Improvements in communication, especially the increasing popularity of television, allowed the Bureau to expand its warning system further. This book highlights the modern tornado watch system and explains how advancements during the latter half of the twentieth-century--such as computerized data collection and processing systems, Doppler radar, state-of-the-art television weather centers, and an extensive public education program--have resulted in the drastic reduction of tornado fatalities.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806133023

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9780806133027

SACRED MEMORIES

By: Marlene Stewart Jones

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SACRED MEMORIES

By: Marlene Stewart Jones

We have been advised to “Keep a history . . . of all things that transpire” (D&C 85:1). I hope that my record will have longterm value for our children, their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. I have tried to express my gratitude and goals, and deep love, for each member of this remarkable family. I have described our beliefs, traditions, successes, challenges, and the special miracles that we have experienced. We have been blessed, with many great events in our lives and at times in which we have felt divine guidance and infl uence, for which we are very grateful. This history has given me an opportunity to relive memorable experiences and learn more about myself and what I consider to be the most important aspects of mortal life and my eternal potential. I hope that my history helps those that I love understand me better and infl uences their lives.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1456845845

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9781456845841

Your Life Is Now

By: Marlene George

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Your Life Is Now

By: Marlene George

Experienced educator and new age philosopher, Marlene George authored "Your Life is Now" in response to her clients and students requests for a book to summarize her teachings. In clean concise language, Marlene covers every aspect of living a life of joy in a stressful modern world. Using her Nine Skills for Joyous Living, readers will improve their relationship with themselves, their work and their significant others. Illustrated with stories from her personal experiences, included are easy to follow exercises and inspirational visualizations. Marlene's book will improve every aspect of the reader's life.

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Trafford Publishing

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1426940424

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9781426940422

Flowers from God

Thank-you Notes for Sunday School Teachers

By: Marlene D. LeFever

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Flowers from God

Thank-you Notes for Sunday School Teachers

By: Marlene D. LeFever

Are you a Sunday school teacher? If so, you and 're part of God and 's largest volunteer force. Every week, you prepare lessons, teach the Bible, and show Christ and 's love to your students. And you keep doing it because God has given you this ministry. You don and 't do it for human reward and --and certainly not for the pay! You might not even see results, at least not right away. But sometimes and --when you least expect it, when you most need it and --God lets you see that what you and 're doing is worthwhile. You and 're making an impact for eternity, and when you realize that, you and 're motivated to keep on teaching! Over the years, Marlene LeFever has asked thousands of faithful volunteers why they teach Sunday school. She shares their answers of affirmation and encouragement and -their flowers from God and -in this book. Enjoy these bouquets. They are flowers from God for you, too!

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David C Cook

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0781438918

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9780781438919

The Nature-Friendly Garden

Creating a Backyard Haven for Animals, Plants, and People

By: Marlene A. Condon

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The Nature-Friendly Garden

Creating a Backyard Haven for Animals, Plants, and People

By: Marlene A. Condon

• How to maintain environmental balance and attract wildlife • Applies to all backyard gardens, large and small with specific information on creating ponds and other water features • Accessible gardening tips for seniors and people with disabilities Many people approach gardening as a constant struggle with the outside world. They're perpetually at war with nature, investing in weed killers and fighting off deer and birds, all in an effort to preserve their garden as a pristine patch of earth. Marlene A. Condon proposes a radically different method: What if, instead of battling the natural world, we invite it into our backyards? The result is the nature-friendly garden, which attracts and meets the needs of common creatures--rabbits, toads, insects, squirrels, owls, and so on--while maintaining a thriving, varied landscape of flowers and plants. And as this thought-provoking guide demonstrates, coexisting with nature doesn't mean turning your yard into a bramble-infested wilderness. The sustainable, low-impact garden described in these pages is a model of environmental balance, fostering species diversity while keeping wildlife damage and invasive plant growth at an acceptable minimum. Best of all, it offers a privileged look at the workings of nature, and its advice on observing wildlife is sure to open up a new and fascinating world for even the most experienced gardener.

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Stackpole Books

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081174910X

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9780811749107

Learning Styles

By: Marlene LeFever

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Learning Styles

By: Marlene LeFever

Learning Styles is full of practical, helpful, and eye-opening information about the different ways kids perceive information and then use that knowledge, as well as how their behavior is often tied to their particular learning style. When we understand learning styles—imaginative, analytic, common sense, and dynamic—and adjust our teaching or parenting to those styles, we begin reaching everyone God gives us to teach.

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David C Cook

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1434704513

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9781434704511

Sexual Selection: A Very Short Introduction

By: Marlene Zuk,Leigh W. Simmons

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Sexual Selection: A Very Short Introduction

By: Marlene Zuk,Leigh W. Simmons

What is responsible for the differences between the sexes in so many animals, from the brilliant plumage of birds of paradise to the antlers on deer? And why are the traits that distinguish the sexes sometimes apparently detrimental to survival? Even when they look more or less alike, why do males and females sometimes behave differently? Questions like these have intrigued scientists and the public alike for many years, and new discoveries are showing us both how wildly variable the natural world is, and how some basic principles can help explain much of that variation. Like natural selection, sexual selection is a process that results from differential representation of genes in successive generations. Under sexual selection, however, the crucial characteristics that determine whether an individual reproduces depend on sexual competition, rather than survival ability. This Very Short Introduction considers the history of our understanding of sexual selection, from Darwin's key insights to the modern day. Considering the investment animals place on reproduction, variation in mating systems, sexual conflict, and the origin of sexual dimorphism, Marlene Zuk and Leigh Simmons discuss questions such as whether females can really choose between males on aesthetic grounds, and how sexual conflict is resolved in different species. They conclude with a consideration of the thorny question of how, and even if, sexual selection theory applies to humans. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Oxford University Press

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0191084409

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9780191084409

Women Who Launch

Women Who Shattered Glass Ceilings

By: Marlene Wagman-Geller

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Women Who Launch

Women Who Shattered Glass Ceilings

By: Marlene Wagman-Geller

Finalist Pacific Book Awards 2018: “Find motivation in your career and life with the amazing history of women entrepreneurship, activism, and leadership.” —Stylish Southern Mama Women Who Launch is filled with inspiring true stories of women activists, artists, and entrepreneurs who launched some of the most famous companies, brands, and organizations today and changed the world. It is at once a collection of biographies and a testament of female empowerment. Juliette Gordon Low showed what’s good for the goose is good for the gander when she created the Girl Scouts of America. Sarah Josepha Hale—authoress of Mary Had a Little Lamb—convinced Lincoln to launch a national day of thanks, while Anna Jarvis persuaded President Wilson to initiate a day in tribute of mothers. Estée Lauder revolutionized the cosmetics industry. The tradition of these Mothers of Invention continued when, compliments of knitter Krista Suh, the heads of millions were adorned with pink pussy-cat ears in the largest women’s march in history. These women who launched prove—in the words of Rosie the Riveter—“We can do it!” In Women Who Launch, readers will find:The stories behind renowned companies, brands, and organizations and the diverse women who launched them.Empowering quotes from strong women and those who refused to be kept down.Motivation to all women who want to succeed in their careers, launch companies, and change the world. “These soaring stories will inspire you to live your dreams!” —Becca Anderson, author of The Book of Awesome Women

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Mango Media Inc.

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1633536963

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9781633536968

How to Keep Your Hubby Happy

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By: Marlene Legaspi-Munar

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How to Keep Your Hubby Happy

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By: Marlene Legaspi-Munar

How to Keep Your Hubby Happy “Where is my happy ending?” When you were young, you had a dream wedding. From reading fairy tales, you were inspired to dream of your own “and they lived happily ever after.” But what if something different happens in real life? Your Prince Charming (now your husband) doesn’t always make you feel loved. Sometimes, you have misunderstandings. Is there a chance for you to have your own happy ending? Maybe what you need to know is how to make your hubby happy. Why not start there?

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OMF Literature

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9710092952

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9789710092956

Fertile Ground

Exploring Reproduction in Canada

By: Stephanie Paterson,Francesca Scala,Marlene K. Sokolon

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Fertile Ground

Exploring Reproduction in Canada

By: Stephanie Paterson,Francesca Scala,Marlene K. Sokolon

Ideas of choice and rights traditionally dominate discussions concerning reproduction and gender politics. Fertile Ground argues that the current political climate in Canada necessitates a broader understanding of the links between the politics of reproduction, the state, and gender relations. Three major themes are developed in the book: women's lived experiences, the role of the state in reproductive politics, and discourses around reproduction. Contributors examine unequal access to in vitro fertilization treatments depending upon class, race, age, disability, and health status; critique Health Canada's adherence to a medical model of breastfeeding; analyze marketing campaigns for birth-control products; and recount the Aamjiwnaang First Nation's experience of seeking recognition for reproductive health concerns. Fertile Ground links reproduction to marginalization, contestation, and the state in order to illuminate the continuity of reproductive moments and their implications for identity, activism, policy formation, and further scholarship. A timely and multidisciplinary account of reproduction and gender politics in Canada, Fertile Ground will interest academics, activists, and professionals involved in the areas of women’s studies, politics, sociology, and public health.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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077359213X

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9780773592131

Isaiah

A Feast for the Mind

By: Marlene Hales Holley

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Isaiah

A Feast for the Mind

By: Marlene Hales Holley

Most importantly, you need to know that Satan has deceived us and blinded us. When you study scriptures, ask who is talking and to whom are they talking to. Know that there are seven dispensations of time. What is law in one may not be law in another. Do not be afraid of Isaiah! "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross" (Col. 2:15). When Jesus died on the cross, he set the gospel of the Jews aside until his Second Coming. When Jesus appeared to Saul on the road to Damascus, he changed his name to Paul and sent him to the Gentiles with the gospel of grace. We follow the apostle Paul because he is following the Lord Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul is for us in this dispensation of grace. We must study Paul's epistles diligently. The gospel of Jesus Christ is his death, burial, and resurrection. God wants us to find his truth. I pray for all humanity to know God.

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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1639615644

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9781639615643

The New Book Of Whole Grains

More than 200 recipes featuring whole grains

By: Marlene Anne Bumgarner

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The New Book Of Whole Grains

More than 200 recipes featuring whole grains

By: Marlene Anne Bumgarner

Easy-to-make, delicious, and satisfying, whole grains are low in fat and cholesterol but terrifically high in fiber--and full of those "magic" antioxidants. They are also the foundations of a healthy diet. In The New Book of Whole Grains, Marlene Anne Bumgarner covers more than a dozen grains in an easy-to-use grain-by-grain format. She provides nutritional information, tips on buying and storing for maximum freshness, and a brief historical profile for each. Bumgarner offers more than 200 recipes to turn these nutritional powerhouses into delicious appetizers, entrees, soups, muffins, cookies, cakes, breads, and side dishes, many of which are vegetarian. Any home cook eager to provide his or her family with healthy, delicious food, packed with flavor and nutrients, will delight in this clear and engaging guide. Recipes Include: Amaranth Granola Cereal, Sour Cream Triticale Waffles, Quinone Tabouleh Salad, Sesame Rice, Brown Rice Risotto, Spinach Dumplings, Black-eyed Chicken, Barley and Shrimp Casserole, Oatmeal Macaroons, Peach Rye Crisp, Hasty Pudding, Sorghum Gingerbread, Pumpkin Nut Bread, and many more!

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St. Martin's Griffin

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1466888601

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9781466888609

Once Again to Zelda

The Stories Behind Literature's Most Intriguing Dedications

By: Marlene Wagman-Geller

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Once Again to Zelda

The Stories Behind Literature's Most Intriguing Dedications

By: Marlene Wagman-Geller

A fascinating look at the stories behind the dedications of 50 literary classics. Mary Shelley dedicated Frankenstein to her father, her greatest champion. Charlotte Brönte dedicatedJane Eyre to William Makepeace Thackeray for his enthusiastic review of the book’s first edition. Dostoyevsky dedicated The Brothers Karamazov to his typist-turned-lover Anna Grigoyevna. And, as this collection’s title indicates, F. Scott Fitzgerald dedicated his masterpiece The Great Gatsby to his wife Zelda. Often overlooked, a novel’s dedication can say much about an author and his or her relationship to the person for whom the book was consecrated. Once Again to Zelda explores the dedications in fifty iconic books that are an intrinsic part of both literary and pop culture, shedding light on the author’s psyche, as well as the social and historic context in which the book was first published.

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Penguin

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1440633983

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9781440633980

Foods of the Americas

Native Recipes and Traditions

By: Fernando Divina,Marlene Divina

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Foods of the Americas

Native Recipes and Traditions

By: Fernando Divina,Marlene Divina

This book celebrates the amazing diversity of the original foods of North, Central, and South America. Foods of the Americas highlights indigenous ingredients, traditional recipes, and contemporary recipes with ancient roots. Includes 140 modern recipes representing tribes and communities from all regions of the Americas.

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Random House Digital, Inc.

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1580081193

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9781580081191

Eating Like a Mennonite

Food and Community across Borders

By: Marlene Epp

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Eating Like a Mennonite

Food and Community across Borders

By: Marlene Epp

Mennonites are often associated with food, both by outsiders and by Mennonites themselves. Eating in abundance, eating together, preserving food, and preparing so-called traditional foods are just some of the connections mentioned in cookbooks, food advertising, memoirs, and everyday food talk. Yet since Mennonites are found around the world – from Europe to Canada to Mexico, from Paraguay to India to the Democratic Republic of the Congo – what can it mean to eat like one? In Eating Like a Mennonite Marlene Epp finds that the answer depends on the eater: on their ancestral history, current home, gender, socio-economic position, family traditions, and personal tastes. Originating in central Europe in the sixteenth century, Mennonites migrated around the world even as their religious teachings historically emphasized their separateness from others. The idea of Mennonite food became a way of maintaining community identity, even as unfamiliar environments obliged Mennonites to borrow and learn from their neighbours. Looking at Mennonites past and present, Epp shows that foodstuffs (cuisine) and foodways (practices) depend on historical and cultural context. She explores how diets have evolved as a result of migration, settlement, and mission; how food and gender identities relate to both power and fear; how cookbooks and recipes are full of social meaning; how experiences and memories of food scarcity shape identity; and how food is an expression of religious beliefs – as a symbol, in ritual, and in acts of charity. From zwieback to tamales and from sauerkraut to spring rolls, Eating Like a Mennonite reveals food as a complex ingredient in ethnic, religious, and personal identities, with the ability to create both bonds and boundaries between people.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0228019516

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9780228019510

Altered States

Sex, Nation, Drugs, and Self-Transformation in Victorian Spiritualism

By: Marlene Tromp

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Altered States

Sex, Nation, Drugs, and Self-Transformation in Victorian Spiritualism

By: Marlene Tromp

Altered States examines the rise of Spiritualism—the religion of séances, mediums, and ghostly encounters—in the Victorian period and the role it played in undermining both traditional female roles and the rhetoric of imperialism. Focusing on a particular kind of séance event—the full-form materialization—and the bodies of the young, female mediums who performed it, Marlene Tromp argues that in the altered state of the séance new ways of understanding identity and relationships became possible. This not only demonstrably shaped the thinking of the Spiritualists, but also the popular consciousness of the period. In diaries, letters, newspaper accounts, scientific reports, and popular fiction, Tromp uncovers evidence that the radical views presented in the faith permeated and influenced mainstream Victorian thought.

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State University of New York Press

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079148193X

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9780791481936

A Promise to Keep

By: Marlene McFadden

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A Promise to Keep

By: Marlene McFadden

From the moment she met Eliot Crosby, Alice knew he was someone she could happily spend the rest of her life with. She also knew he had a secret he obviously didn t want to share . . .

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Thorndike Press

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0783884117

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9780783884110

Kerr's Cost Data for Landscape Construction, 1994

By: Norman L. Dietrich,N Dietrich,Dietrich, Marlene Noah

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Kerr's Cost Data for Landscape Construction, 1994

By: Norman L. Dietrich,N Dietrich,Dietrich, Marlene Noah

A classic in the field, this comprehensive reference provides current information for readers who need to estimate the construction costs of landscape architecture projects. Written by a professor of landscape architecture at Iowa State University, this guide provides unit prices easily combined to fit specific job requirements. Coverage includes per diems, crew and equipment, installation, and materials.

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