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By: Matthew Reilly

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The New York Public Library is transformed into a deadly labyrinth in the New York Times–bestselling author’s debut thriller. New York’s iconic library is a silent sanctuary of knowledge; a hundred-year-old edifice of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his eight-year-old daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. A contest in which Swain is to compete—whether he likes it or not. The rules are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave. With his daughter in his arms, Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight—but if he wants to live, he has to win.

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1429908181

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Temple

By: Matthew Reilly

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Temple

By: Matthew Reilly

The thrilling international bestseller from Australia's favourite novelist, author of the Scarecrow series and the Jack West Jr series with new novel Mr Einstein's Secretary out now. "The action just keeps on coming ... Michael Crichton meets Indiana Jones." Kirkus Reviews Deep in the jungle of Peru, the hunt for a legendary Incan idol is under way - an idol that in the present day could be used as the basis for a terrifying new weapon. Guiding a US Army team is Professor William Race, a young linguist who must translate an ancient manuscript which contains the location of the idol. What they find is an ominous stone temple, sealed tight. They open it - and soon discover that some doors are meant to remain unopened... Fans of Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy and Michael Crichton will love Matthew Reilly. PRAISE FOR MATTHEW REILLY "Reilly has a gift for sustaining momentum that never lets up." Publishers Weekly "Compared to Matthew Reilly's Temple and his intrepid academic hero, Professor William Race, Indiana Jones is a wimp and The Raiders of The Lost Ark a snooze fest. Reilly's book has adrenaline in super-sized quantities." The Orlando Sentinel

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Pan Australia

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1742625894

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9781742625898

The Two Lost Mountains

By: Matthew Reilly

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The Two Lost Mountains

By: Matthew Reilly

No. 1 bestselling action author Matthew Reilly continues his explosive Jack West series. New novel The One Impossible Labyrinth is out now. AN INCREDIBLE VICTORY BUT AT A TERRIBLE PRICE... Against all the odds, Jack West Jr found the Three Secret Cities but at a heartbreaking cost. His beloved daughter Lily, it appeared, was slaughtered by Sphinx in a cruel ancient ritual. TO THE MOUNTAINS AND THE FALL! With his rivals far ahead of him, Jack must now get to one of the five iron mountains-two of which have never been found-and perform a mysterious feat known only as 'The Fall'. Although what is this object on the moon that is connected to it? A NEW PLAYER ARRIVES Amid all this, Jack will discover that a new player has entered the race, a general so feared by the four legendary kingdoms they had him locked away in their deepest dungeon. Only now this general has escaped and he has a horrifying plan of his own...

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Macmillan Publishers Aus.

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1760984000

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9781760984007

Area 7

A Shane Schofield Thriller

By: Matthew Reilly

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Area 7

A Shane Schofield Thriller

By: Matthew Reilly

Matthew Reilly dazzled the world with his electrifying thrillers Ice Station and Temple. And now, Shane "Scarecrow" Schofield returns with his most harrowing and explosive adventure yet. . . AREA 7 It is America's most secret base, hidden deep in the Utah desert, an Air Force installation known only as Area 7. And today, it has a visitor - the President of the United States. He has come to inspect Area 7, to examine its secrets for himself. But he's going to get more than he bargained for on this trip. Because hostile forces are waiting inside. Among the President's helicopter crew, however, is a young Marine. He is quiet, enigmatic, and he hides his eyes behind a pair of silver sunglasses. His name is Schofield. Call-sign: Scarecrow. Rumor has it, he's a good man in a storm. Judging by what the President has just walked into, he'd better be. . .

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St. Martin's Paperbacks

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0312983220

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9780312983222

Ice Station

By: Matthew Reilly

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Ice Station

By: Matthew Reilly

On Antarctica, special forces from several countries battle each other for control of what is believed to be an alien space ship buried in the ice. Non-stop action and treachery galore. A first novel.

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0312971230

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9780312971236

Mr. Einstein's Secretary

(North American Edition)

By: Matthew Reilly

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Mr. Einstein's Secretary

(North American Edition)

By: Matthew Reilly

A SECRETARY LIKE NO OTHER IN AN EPIC SPANNING 40 YEARS All Hanna Fischer ever wanted to do was to study physics under the great Albert Einstein. But when, as a teenager in 1919, her life is suddenly turned upside-down, she is catapulted into a new and extraordinary life - as a student, a secretary, a sister and a spy. From racist gangs in Berlin to gangsters in New York City, Nazis in the 1930s and Hitler's inner circle during the Second World War, Hanna will encounter some of history's greatest minds and most terrible moments, all while desperately trying to stay alive. She is a most unique secretary and she will work for many bosses - from shrewd businessmen to vile Nazis, to the greatest boss of them all, Mr Albert Einstein... Spanning forty years, this is the thrilling tale of a young woman propelled through history's most dangerous times. But read it carefully, because all may not be as it seems...

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1761562266

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9781761562266

Scarecrow

By: Matthew Reilly

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Scarecrow

By: Matthew Reilly

This is the third of Matthew Reilly's novels to feature the formidable Captain Shane M. Schofield of the U.S. Marine Corps. Reilly's ongoing ambition is to reinvent what he already does in the action/thriller genre and take it up to the next level of excitement, non-stop action and thrills.

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0753170884

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9780753170885

Hell Island

By: Matthew Reilly

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Hell Island

By: Matthew Reilly

A Scarecrow novella from Australia's favourite novelist, author of the Jack West Jr series and new novel The One Impossible Labyrinth out now. It is an island that doesn't appear on any maps. A secret place, where classified experiments have been carried out. Experiments that have gone terribly wrong. Four crack special forces units are dropped in. One of them is a team of Marines, led by Captain Shane Schofield, call-sign: SCARECROW. Nothing can prepare Schofield's team for what they find there. You could say they've just entered hell. But that would be wrong. This is much, much worse. Fans of Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy and Michael Crichton will love Matthew Reilly. GET MORE SCARECROW IN: ICE STATION, AREA 7, SCARECROW AND SCARECROW AND THE ARMY OF THIEVES

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The Three Secret Cities

By: Matthew Reilly

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The Three Secret Cities

By: Matthew Reilly

The “king of hardcore action” (Brad Thor, New York Times bestselling author) and New York Times and #1 international bestselling author weaves a breathless thriller starring Jack West, Jr. that’s “a clever mix of history, mythology, and geography” (Associated Press). A shadow world behind the real world… When Jack West, Jr. won the Great Games, he threw the four legendary kingdoms into turmoil. A world with its own history, rules and prisons… Now these dark forces are coming after Jack...in ruthless fashion. That is reaching into our world—explosively… With the end of all things rapidly approaching, Jack must find the Three Secret Cities, three incredible lost cities of legend. It’s an impossible task by any reckoning, but Jack must do it while he is being hunted...by the greatest hunters in history. With Matthew Reilly’s signature “wave after wave of nonstop action” (Booklist), The Three Secret Cities is an electrifying rollercoaster ride of a thriller.

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Pocket Books

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1501167227

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Ice Station

Thriller

By: Matthew Reilly

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Ice Station

Thriller

By: Matthew Reilly

Shane Schofields Elitetruppe wird in das weiße Nichts der Antarktis entsandt: Wissenschaftler haben auf einem Routine-Tauchgang mitten in einer Schicht aus über 100 Millionen Jahre altem Eis ein riesiges Objekt gefunden. Ein Objekt aus Metall. Doch plötzlich verschwinden die Männer spurlos in der eiskalten Tiefe des Ozeans. Ein Wettlauf um Leben und Tod in der weißen Hölle der Antarktis beginnt.

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Ullstein eBooks

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3843706522

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9783843706520

The Six Sacred Stones

By: Matthew Reilly

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The Six Sacred Stones

By: Matthew Reilly

In the thrilling sequel to the bestselling "Seven Deadly Wonders," super-soldier Jack West, Jr. and his elite team must race to secure the world from a looming Armageddon.

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Simon and Schuster

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1416505075

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9781416505075

Cobalt Blue

By: Matthew Reilly

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Cobalt Blue

By: Matthew Reilly

For 35 years, the United States and Russia each had their own superhero. Three days ago, America's hero died. Today will be bad. In the face of an overwhelming attack, one young woman-unassuming and anonymous-might be America's only hope. Her codename ... COBALT BLUE

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1761262718

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7 Deadly Wonders

By: Matthew Reilly

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7 Deadly Wonders

By: Matthew Reilly

The "New York Times" bestselling author and "pedal-to-the-medal action novelist" ("Publishers Weekly") is back in high gear on the greatest treasure hunt of all time--a headlong race to find the seven wonders of the ancient world. 352 pp. 125,000 print.

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0786284005

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The Four Legendary Kingdoms

By: Matthew Reilly

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The Four Legendary Kingdoms

By: Matthew Reilly

The new, thrilling novel featuring Jack West, Jr., from New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Matthew Reilly. Jack West, Jr. and his family are living contentedly on their remote farm when their lives are abruptly shattered. Jack is brutally kidnapped and he awakens in an underground cell to find a masked attacker with a knife charging at him. It seems he has been chosen—along with a dozen other elite soldiers—to compete in a series of deadly challenges designed to fulfill an ancient ritual. With the fate of the Earth at stake, he will have to traverse diabolical mazes, fight cruel assassins, and face unimaginable horrors that will test him like he has never been tested before. In the process, he will discover the mysterious and powerful group of individuals behind it all: the four legendary kingdoms. He might also discover that he is not the only hero in this place…

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Simon and Schuster

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1501167162

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9781501167164

Seven Deadly Wonders

A Novel

By: Matthew Reilly

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Seven Deadly Wonders

A Novel

By: Matthew Reilly

Includes interview with the author.

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1416505067

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9781416505068

Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition

Covering 10.10 and 11.04

By: Matthew Helmke,Andrew Hudson,Paul Hudson

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Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition

Covering 10.10 and 11.04

By: Matthew Helmke,Andrew Hudson,Paul Hudson

Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition presents advanced coverage of the popular Ubuntu distribution of Linux. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have been increasingly turning to Ubuntu for a user-friendly and easy-to-use Linux distribution that remains useful to power users. This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Ubuntu. You will learn how to set up a workstation or a server, details on Ubuntu’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software, and you will find topics of interest to both casual and serious developers. Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition includes a range of coverage: From the software you need everyday for productivity and enjoyment, to how to configure your Linux desktop to run smoothly, to advanced topics like systems administration and software development, and much more. Some books excel at helping beginners take baby steps. There is some beginning material in Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition. However, this book is intended for anyone who wants to move beyond the basics of using Ubuntu into the realm of an intermediate or advanced user. Install and configure Ubuntu Get all your system’s devices and peripherals up and running Configure and customize your graphic user interface Manage Linux services and users Secure your machine and your network from intruders Configure a firewall Share files with Windows users using Samba Get productive with office tools Use multimedia programs Play games Set up and run various types of servers Learn the basics of several programming languages Learn how to write a software application quickly Participate in Ubuntu QA testing Tune your system for maximum performance Learn to manage and compile the kernel and modules Ubuntu 10.10 on DVD DVD includes the full Ubuntu 10.10 distribution for Intel x86 computers as well as the complete OpenOffice.org office suite and hundreds of additional programs and utilities. Free Upgrade! Purchase this book anytime in 2011 and receive a free Ubuntu 11.04 Upgrade Kit by mail (U.S. or Canada only) after Ubuntu 11.04 is released. See inside back cover for details. Category: Operating Systems/Linux Covers: Ubuntu 10.10 User Level: Intermediate—Advanced

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Pearson Education

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0132594617

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9780132594615

Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods E-Book

By: Richard A. McPherson,Matthew R. Pincus

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Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods E-Book

By: Richard A. McPherson,Matthew R. Pincus

For more than 100 years, Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods has been recognized as the premier text in clinical laboratory medicine, widely used by both clinical pathologists and laboratory technicians. Leading experts in each testing discipline clearly explain procedures and how they are used both to formulate clinical diagnoses and to plan patient medical care and long-term management. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, it provides cutting-edge coverage of automation, informatics, molecular diagnostics, proteomics, laboratory management, and quality control, emphasizing new testing methodologies throughout. - Remains the most comprehensive and authoritative text on every aspect of the clinical laboratory and the scientific foundation and clinical application of today's complete range of laboratory tests. - Updates include current hot topics and advances in clinical laboratory practices, including new and extended applications to diagnosis and management. New content covers next generation mass spectroscopy (MS), coagulation testing, next generation sequencing (NGS), transfusion medicine, genetics and cell-free DNA, therapeutic antibodies targeted to tumors, and new regulations such as ICD-10 coding for billing and reimbursement. - Emphasizes the clinical interpretation of laboratory data to assist the clinician in patient management. - Organizes chapters by organ system for quick access, and highlights information with full-color illustrations, tables, and diagrams. - Provides guidance on error detection, correction, and prevention, as well as cost-effective test selection. - Includes a chapter on Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring that discusses the necessity of testing for therapeutic drugs that are more frequently being abused by users. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323755089

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9780323755085

The Secret Runners of New York

By: Matthew Reilly

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The Secret Runners of New York

By: Matthew Reilly

From Australia's favourite novelist and the author of both the Scarecrow and Jack West Jr series with new novel The One Impossible Labyrinth out now. 'Think Mean Girls vs Back to the Future with a little bit of apocalyptic sci-fi thrown in' THE AGE THE COMING END When Skye Rogers and her twin brother Red move to Manhattan, rumours of a coming global apocalypse are building. But the young elite of New York keep partying without a care. CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? And then suddenly Skye is invited to join an exclusive gang known as the Secret Runners of New York. This is no ordinary clique - they have access to an underground portal that can transport them into the future. And what Skye discovers in the future is horrifying... PRAISE FOR THE SECRET RUNNERS OF NEW YORK 'Addictive...extremely entertaining and a lot of fun to read' CANBERRA TIMES 'A page-turning pleasure' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 'Thrills and chills aplenty...a hell of a ride' HERALD SUN 'Bloodily exuberant thriller.. ingenious time-travel plotting' FINANCIAL TIMES

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Macmillan Publishers Aus.

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1760785776

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9781760785772

Marvel Year By Year A Visual History New Edition

By: Tom DeFalco,Peter Sanderson,Tom Brevoort,Matthew K. Manning,Stephen Wiacek

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Marvel Year By Year A Visual History New Edition

By: Tom DeFalco,Peter Sanderson,Tom Brevoort,Matthew K. Manning,Stephen Wiacek

Deep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume. Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favorite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company's first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today. Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV. Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover: - Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that brings the text vividly to life. - Easy to navigate, chronological presentation of key events, plus an extensive index. - Written by leading Marvel historians: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Matthew K. Manning, and Stephen (Win) Wiacek. This latest edition to DK's best-selling encyclopedic Marvel publications offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of information about the company and its vast creations, bringing the Marvel story fully up-to-date with information on all the company's achievements. The format is accessible and easy-to-navigate, showcasing chronological presentations of Marvel milestones alongside real-life events, as well as an extensive index. A must-have volume for all Marvel fans from age 12 to adult, whether for readers interested in popular culture and comic books, or fans of Marvel comics and movies seeking to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the company's history, impact, trends, and huge output.

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Penguin

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074407651X

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9780744076516

Environmental Deceptions

The Tension Between Liberalism and Environmental Policymaking in the United States

By: Matthew Alan Cahn

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Environmental Deceptions

The Tension Between Liberalism and Environmental Policymaking in the United States

By: Matthew Alan Cahn

This book explores the tensions between American political culture, which is predicated on self-interest, and environmental regulation, which restricts individual property rights.

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SUNY Press

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079142264X

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9780791422649

Staying Alive

The Signs That You Have to See a Doctor Right Now (and the Ways to Avoid Having to See One Again)

By: Matthew Hahn

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Staying Alive

The Signs That You Have to See a Doctor Right Now (and the Ways to Avoid Having to See One Again)

By: Matthew Hahn

Staying Alive is the ultimate medical survival guide for the twenty-first-century patient. Written by the award-winning family physician Dr. Matthew Hahn, the book details what most effectively saves patients’ lives and keeps them well. Drawing on his extensive experience, Dr. Hahn teaches you to spot life-threatening symptoms and recognize medical emergencies in time. He then follows up with advice on taking advantage of available preventative care and changing your lifestyle to avoid these emergencies in the future. The book is divided into three sections: 1.Sixty-Two Medical Complaints That Should Never Be Ignored. As part of their medical education, doctors are taught certain classic symptoms that are the first sign of a serious medical condition. The intent of this section is to teach you those important signs and symptoms so that you know when you need to see a doctor immediately. 2.The Miracles of Twenty-First-Century Medicine. A revolution has taken place in the medical sciences. In this important section, you will learn about the true miracle that is modern preventive medical care. 3.The Be Healthy Workbook. The true secret to health and wellness is healthy eating and regular exercise. The Be Healthy Workbook provides a tested simple systematic method to developing and maintaining healthy eating and exercise habits. Each section includes real-life cases and illustrations that will bring this essential advice to life.

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Simon and Schuster

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1510713964

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Academic Freedom at the Dawn of a New Century

How Terrorism, Governments, and Culture Wars Impact Free Speech

By: Evan Gerstmann,Matthew Justin Streb

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Academic Freedom at the Dawn of a New Century

How Terrorism, Governments, and Culture Wars Impact Free Speech

By: Evan Gerstmann,Matthew Justin Streb

This is a provocative examination of the current state of academic freedom in the United States and around the world.

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Stanford University Press

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0804754446

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Make It Here

Inciting Creativity and Innovation in Your Library

By: Matthew Hamilton,Dara Hanke Schmidt

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Make It Here

Inciting Creativity and Innovation in Your Library

By: Matthew Hamilton,Dara Hanke Schmidt

This is an ideal resource for joining the maker movement, no matter the size of your public library or resource level. Libraries of all sizes and resource levels are finding ways to support community innovation and creativity through maker programming—and successful programs don't require dedicating an entire area of the library to makerspace activities or sophisticated technologies such as 3D printers. Make It Here: Inciting Creativity and Innovation in Your Library provides a complete, step-by-step guide for starting a makerspace program at your library and follows through with instructions for operation and building on your success. This book takes you step-by-step through starting your maker program—from finding the right "makerspace mix," making a plan, and working with staff to establishing funding and support, launching your makerspace, and evaluating and refining your programs. The authors provide guidance based on their personal experiences in creating and developing maker programs in their libraries as well as feedback and lessons learned from library makers across the country. You'll see how easy it can be to bring their ideas to life in ways that will empower your community, and be encouraged to be bold and think outside of the box when imagining the possibilities.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1610695550

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Wearing Culture

By: Heather Orr,Matthew Looper

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Wearing Culture

By: Heather Orr,Matthew Looper

Wearing Culture connects scholars of divergent geographical areas and academic fields—from archaeologists and anthropologists to art historians—to show the significance of articles of regalia and of dressing and ornamenting people and objects among the Formative period cultures of ancient Mesoamerica and Central America. Documenting the elaborate practices of costume, adornment, and body modification in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Oaxaca, the Soconusco region of southern Mesoamerica, the Gulf Coast Olmec region (Olman), and the Maya lowlands, this book demonstrates that adornment was used as a tool for communicating status, social relationships, power, gender, sexuality, behavior, and political, ritual, and religious identities. Despite considerable formal and technological variation in clothing and ornamentation, the early indigenous cultures of these regions shared numerous practices, attitudes, and aesthetic interests. Contributors address technological development, manufacturing materials and methods, nonfabric ornamentation, symbolic dimensions, representational strategies, and clothing as evidence of interregional sociopolitical exchange. Focusing on an important period of cultural and artistic development through the lens of costuming and adornment, Wearing Culture will be of interest to scholars of pre-Hispanic and pre-Columbian studies.

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University Press of Colorado

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1492013269

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The Complete Christie

An Agatha Christie Encyclopedia

By: Matthew Bunson

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The Complete Christie

An Agatha Christie Encyclopedia

By: Matthew Bunson

Painstakingly researched, this illustrated reference captures the spirited imagination of Dame Agatha and the intriguing atmosphere of her tales. Includes a comprehensive Christie biography, cross-referenced with plot synopses and character listings. Photos throughout.

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Simon and Schuster

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0671028316

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9780671028312

Strays

By: Matthew Geyer

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Strays

By: Matthew Geyer

Chase was between victories. So begins this tale of a husband who rides every edge, and the wife whos had enough of it. She leaves him the house she never wanted in Connecticut, and takes a flat on the Upper East Side. Can they be more, separate, than they ever were together? And how separate can they be, with a teenager between them? Barbara used to think walking out was the biggest move shed ever make; now she knew it was the not going back. If she went back, shed know what she was getting into, for she knew Chase like nobody did. And she knew the deal was there for the takingknew it even if Chase did not. But did she want that deal? Was the alternative so scary? Years from now, would she look back on choosing the ambiguity of the unknown as the best move she ever madeor the worst?

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iUniverse

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1469746611

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A Guide to Effective School Leadership Theories

By: Matthew Lynch

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A Guide to Effective School Leadership Theories

By: Matthew Lynch

Educational administrators know that leadership requires hundreds of judgments each day that require a sensitivity and understanding of various leadership strategies. Bridging the gap between the academic and practical world, A Guide to Effective School Leadership Theories provides an exploration of ten dominant leadership strategies to give school leaders a solid basis in theory and practical application. Demonstrating the advantages and drawbacks of each theory, readers are encouraged to discover the most appropriate strategy, or combination of strategies, that will best enable their school to achieve positive results. Each Chapter Includes: Introductory vignettes grounding the leadership theory in practice Discussion of the history, development, and utility of the strategy Research findings for further exploration of the theory End-of-chapter questions and activities designed to connect theory to practice This book is essential reading for aspiring and practicing school leaders who wish to have a better understanding of their leadership role. Providing a focused, up-to-date introduction to the current themes and dimensions of educational leadership, A Guide to Effective School Leadership Theories presents all the tools necessary to analyze and implement effective leadership in readers’ own settings.

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Routledge

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1136589031

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The Eusebian Canon Tables

Ordering Textual Knowledge in Late Antiquity

By: Matthew R. Crawford

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The Eusebian Canon Tables

Ordering Textual Knowledge in Late Antiquity

By: Matthew R. Crawford

One of the books most central to late-antique religious life was the four-gospel codex, containing the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. A common feature in such manuscripts was a marginal cross-referencing system known as the Canon Tables. This reading aid was invented in the early fourth century by Eusebius of Caesarea and represented a milestone achievement both in the history of the book and in the scholarly study of the fourfold gospel. In this work, Matthew R. Crawford provides the first book-length treatment of the origins and use of the Canon Tables apparatus in any language. Part one begins by defining the Canon Tables as a paratextual device that orders the textual content of the fourfold gospel. It then considers the relation of the system to the prior work of Ammonius of Alexandria and the hermeneutical implications of reading a four-gospel codex equipped with the marginal apparatus. Part two transitions to the reception of the paratext in subsequent centuries by highlighting four case studies from different cultural and theological traditions, from Augustine of Hippo, who used the Canon Tables to develop the first ever theory of gospel composition, to a Syriac translator in the fifth century, to later monastic scholars in Ireland between the seventh and ninth centuries. Finally, from the eighth century onwards, Armenian commentators used the artistic adornment of the Canon Tables as a basis for contemplative meditation. These four case studies represent four different modes of using the Canon Tables as a paratext and illustrate the potential inherent in the Eusebian apparatus for engaging with the fourfold gospel in a variety of ways, from the philological to the theological to the visual.

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The Story of Sports and Money, and the Visionaries Who Fought to Create a Revolution

By: Matthew Futterman

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The Story of Sports and Money, and the Visionaries Who Fought to Create a Revolution

By: Matthew Futterman

“Provocative…terrific stories” (The New Yorker) of the people who transformed sports—in the span of a single generation—from a job that required even top athletes to work in the off-season to make ends meet into a massive global business. It started, as most business deals do, with a handshake. In 1960, a Cleveland lawyer named Mark McCormack convinced a golfer named Arnold Palmer to sign with him. McCormack simply believed that the best athletes had more commercial value than they were being paid for—and he was right. Within a few years, he raised Palmer’s annual income from $5,000 to $500,000, and forever changed the landscape of the sports industry, transforming it from a form of entertainment to a profitable and fully functioning system of its own. “A remarkable saga…filled with insights not only into sports, but also into human nature” (The Dallas Morning News), Players features landmark moments, including the multiyear battle to free Palmer from a bad deal with the Wilson Sporting Goods Company; the 1973 Wimbledon boycott, when eighty-one of the top tennis players in the world protested the suspension of Nikola Pilic; baseball pitcher Catfish Hunter’s battle to become MLB’s first free agent; and how NFL executives transformed pro football from a commercial dud to the greatest show on earth. “An entertaining, illuminating read” (New York Journal of Books), Players is a riveting, fly-on-the-wall account of the rise and creation of the modern sports world, and the people who made it happen. “No part of the media and entertainment industry has seen a more substantial economic transformation than sports….A half-century tour spanning a variety of widely recognized and lesser-known sports figures and competitions that have played roles in the industry’s development….Players could not be more timely” (The New York Times).

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