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Hidden Gold

How Monthly Giving Will Build Donor Loyalty, Boost Your Organization's Income and Increase Its Financial Stability

By: Harvey McKinnon

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Hidden Gold

How Monthly Giving Will Build Donor Loyalty, Boost Your Organization's Income and Increase Its Financial Stability

By: Harvey McKinnon

Fun and new innovative Bible bindings for kids ages 8 and up. New! Innovative! Fun! Perfect for kids on the go, the Sili-Flex Bible, NIV contains the full text of the bestselling New International Version with a cool new squishy binding and portable compact size. Ideal for home, school, or church use, the Sili-Flex Bible, NIV is small enough to fit into almost any backpack or bag. Features include: Fun, new "squishy" binding with two removable enclosure tabs that can be applied to other areas of the cover for added fun Complete text of the New International Version (NIV) translation of the Bible Words of Christ in red Ribbon marker

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Bonus Books, Inc.

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1566251222

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The Summer House

A Novel

By: Hannah McKinnon

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The Summer House

A Novel

By: Hannah McKinnon

Flossy Merrill has managed to--somewhat begrudgingly--gather her three ungrateful grown children from their dysfunctional lives for a summer reunion at the family's Rhode Island beach house ... With her family finally congregated under one seaside roof, Flossy is determined to steer her family back on course even as she prepares to reveal the fate of the summer house that everyone has thus far taken for granted: she's selling it. The Merrill children are both shocked and outraged and each returns to memories of their childhoods at their once beloved summer house--the house where they have not only grown up, but from which they have grown away"--

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Simon and Schuster

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1501162802

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Always On Call

Adventures in Nursing, Ranching, and Rural Living

By: Marion McKinnon Crook

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Always On Call

Adventures in Nursing, Ranching, and Rural Living

By: Marion McKinnon Crook

In the long-awaited sequel to Always Pack a Candle, intrepid public health nurse Marion Crook juggles marriage, children, and a vast array of patients and cases in rural British Columbia in the 1970s. It has been over a decade since Marion Crook arrived in the Cariboo for her first job out of nursing school. The vast rural territory that once left her awestruck now feels like home, as she embraces life on the ranch with her husband, Carl, three young children, and numerous farm animals. But things are far from idyllic. Overseeing a small staff of irrepressible nurses serving a public health district the size of a small country brings new challenges every day. From runaway patients and needle-phobic hockey players to cultural misunderstandings and heartbreaking cases of abuse and neglect, Marion never knows what is coming next. The 1970s bring signs of social progress as women gain more autonomy and the region grows more culturally diverse. Yet, old prejudices persist, and Marion must fight for her patients, as well as for her adopted son. Recounted with warmth, compassion, and riveting detail, Always On Call is a fascinating portrait of the hectic life of a rural nurse and highlights the importance of the helping professions.

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1772034703

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Interdependence and Foreign Policy

New Zealand in the World Since 1935

By: Malcolm McKinnon

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Interdependence and Foreign Policy

New Zealand in the World Since 1935

By: Malcolm McKinnon

Independence and Foreign Policy is the first interpretive study of New Zealand foreign policy to cover the period 1935&–91. Based on years of detailed research, it draws extensively on relevant sources both inside and outside government. It is also an original and imaginative work which consistently takes a broad view, exploring the idea of independence in New Zealand's foreign policy, the kinds of independence most commonly pursued, and their implications in practice. The first half of the book focuses on World War II; the second provides illuminating insights into recent issues in New Zealand foreign policy such as the Vietnam War, relations with South Africa, and the anti-nuclear movement. Independence and Foreign Policy has become a standard reference in its field.

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Auckland University Press

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1775580954

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Denying Thanatos

By: Iain McKinnon

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Denying Thanatos

By: Iain McKinnon

In this chilling novel by the author of the Domain of the Dead series, one man is on his own in a desperate struggle to survive the end of the world. Even though he knew something was coming, even though he tried to prepare his family, even though he had bought survival equipment and food stores—when it happened, he wasn’t ready. Now he is slowly starving to death in a desolated apocalyptic wilderness. He tries to find food and stay warm. He is hounded by his fear of being discovered and haunted by the loss of his family. As the sunless days grow colder and as he grows weaker, he is forced to risk more and more for less and less. To survive he must risk dying—or even worse—getting caught.

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Permuted Press+ORM

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161868423X

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9781618684233

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta

A Field Guide and Primer of Boreal Herpetology

By: Anthony Patrick Russell,Aaron M. Bauer,Wayne Lynch,Irene McKinnon

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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta

A Field Guide and Primer of Boreal Herpetology

By: Anthony Patrick Russell,Aaron M. Bauer,Wayne Lynch,Irene McKinnon

Amphibians and reptiles (herpetofauna) are a significant but much-neglected component of the natural economy of the province of Alberta. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta, Second Edition continues both as a field guide and a comprehensive natural history, builds on the strengths of the first with a richly illustrated text and colour photographs of the species taken by renowned wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta, First Edition won an Emerald Award for Environmental Excellence and an award from the Book Publishers Association of Alberta. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Nomenclature has been changed to reflect current thinking in the field. New photographs have been added, and maps and illustrations have been updated. This is the essential reference for Alberta herpetofauna.

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University of Calgary Press

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1552380386

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9781552380383

The Anglican Communion at a Crossroads

The Crises of a Global Church

By: Christopher Craig Brittain,Andrew McKinnon

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The Anglican Communion at a Crossroads

The Crises of a Global Church

By: Christopher Craig Brittain,Andrew McKinnon

Worldwide debates over issues of sexuality and gender have come to a head in recent years in mainline and evangelical churches, with the Anglican Communion—a worldwide network of churches that trace their practice to Canterbury and claim some 85 million members—among the most publicly visible sites of contestation. This thorough and compelling analysis of the conflicts within the Communion argues that they are symptoms of long-simmering issues that must be addressed when Anglican bishops and archbishops meet at the 2020 Lambeth Conference. To many, the disagreements over such issues as LGBTQ clergy, same-sex marriage, and women’s ordination suggest an insurmountable crisis facing Anglicans, one that may ultimately end the Communion. Christopher Craig Brittain and Andrew McKinnon argue otherwise. Drawing on extensive empirical research and interviews with influential Anglican leaders, they show how these struggles stem from a complex interplay of factors, notably the forces and effects of globalization, new communications technology, and previous decisions made by the Communion. In clarifying both the theological arguments and social forces at play as the bishops and primates of the Anglican Communion prepare to set the Church’s course for the next decade, Brittain and McKinnon combine sociological and theological methodologies to provide both a nuanced portrait of Anglicanism in a transnational age and a primer on the issues with which the Lambeth Conference will wrestle. Insightful, informative, and thought-provoking, The Anglican Communion at a Crossroads is an invaluable resource for understanding the debates taking place in this worldwide community. Those interested in Anglicanism, sexuality and the Christian tradition, the sociology of religion, and the evolving relationship between World Christianity and churches in the Global North will find it indispensable.

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Penn State Press

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0271081392

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9780271081397

Climate Change and Political Theory

By: Catriona McKinnon

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Climate Change and Political Theory

By: Catriona McKinnon

Climate change is an ethical failure. Floods, fires, droughts, and extreme weather caused by climate change are already killing people and ruining lives on a massive scale. These avoidable impacts hurt the most vulnerable among us first, and worst. Why have we failed to prevent climate change? How can we mobilise to do better politically, socially, and economically? Where does the greatest responsibility for action lie? In this book, Catriona McKinnon unravels the vital contributions made by engaged political theory to urgent climate challenges left unmet by a lack of political will. These challenges, and our political inertia, cannot be tackled without addressing questions of responsibility, collective duty, fairness, harm, techno-optimism, the value of nature, and the future of humanity. McKinnon’s philosophical analysis is interwoven with discussion of the latest climate science, current politics and policies, and emerging technologies, in order to show that we will not find acceptable routes out of the climate crisis without the compass of political theory. Climate Change and Political Theory provides readers of all backgrounds and levels with a lucid distillation of, and curated guide to, the political theory and ethics of climate change.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1509521690

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9781509521692

Treasury

The New Zealand Treasury 1840–2000

By: Malcolm McKinnon

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Treasury

The New Zealand Treasury 1840–2000

By: Malcolm McKinnon

Commissioned by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, this interpretive history tackles New Zealand's most important department of state, the Treasury Department. The history of the complex interplay between New Zealand's government, economy, and people is detailed. McKinnon shows the perennial jousting of officials with ministers, the rise and fall of the accountants, the rise of the economists, and the impact of changes in the political scene and of events in the world economy.

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Auckland University Press

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1775582272

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The Advent Project

The Later Seventh-Century Creation of the Roman Mass Proper

By: James W. McKinnon

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The Advent Project

The Later Seventh-Century Creation of the Roman Mass Proper

By: James W. McKinnon

In his final accomplishment of an extraordinarily distinguished career, James W. McKinnon considers the musical practices of the early Church in this incisive examination of the history of Christian chant from the years a.d. 200 to 800. The result is an important book that is certain to have a long-lasting impact on musicology, religious studies, and history.

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Univ of California Press

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0520924339

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9780520924338

What Would Grace Do?

How to Live Life in Style Like the Princess of Hollywood

By: Gina McKinnon

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What Would Grace Do?

How to Live Life in Style Like the Princess of Hollywood

By: Gina McKinnon

Find your inner Grace: a modern-day guide to the classic beauty and timeless style of the Hollywood starlet and real-life princess Grace Kelly. Grace Kelly set a standard for elegance that continues to inspire women. Model, actress, socialite, and princess, Grace did it all and made it look utterly effortless. What Would Grace Do? is a treasure trove of biographical information as well as advice, including modern lifestyle tips and even how to plan a royalty-worthy cocktail party. Now any woman will be able to handle careers, cashmere, family, and ball gowns with the same irresistible charm, elegance, and grace.

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Avery

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1592408753

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9781592408757

Our Little Angel

By: Cora McKinnon

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Our Little Angel

By: Cora McKinnon

She is the most amazing little girl . Her name is Ariel Janae' and she is three years old at the time of this writing . She has been abandoned by her mother and has been placed in the foster care system in the county where we live . My wife Anna works at the social service department and came across this information about the child . And even though we had decided that the two boys were enough , but God has the final say .

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Xlibris Corporation

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1664128387

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9781664128385

From the Torment of Dreams

By: Iain McKinnon

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From the Torment of Dreams

By: Iain McKinnon

Lan Agstaff joined the army to escape from the memory of a failed love affair. But on the way to his first posting in Neotra, the suspended animation chamber malfunctions–and instead of peaceful nothingness he dreams endlessly about his lost lover. By the time Lan’s ship gets to Neotra tensions have reached breaking point, making all-out war virtually inevitable. Will Lan be consumed by the flashbacks of his ex-lover or can he recover from the torment of dreams?

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Permuted Press

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1618686909

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9781618686909

The 11 Questions Every Donor Asks and the Answers All Donors Crave

How You Can Inspire Someone to Give Generously

By: Harvey McKinnon

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The 11 Questions Every Donor Asks and the Answers All Donors Crave

How You Can Inspire Someone to Give Generously

By: Harvey McKinnon

Harvey McKinnon is a veteran fundraiser and a marvelous wordsmith. He's produced a beautifully polished gem, with real-life stories that unerringly hit their mark, like an arrow piercing the center of a bulls-eye. They say a donor's objections are your best friends. Well, they're not, not if you don't know the questions and, of course, the answers. So get ready for a lively adventure into the mind of a donor. You've got the best tour guide I could imagine. Book jacket.

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Emerson & Church, Publishers

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1889102377

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9781889102375

The Eyes of Love in Doctor Zhivago

By: Neil McKinnon

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The Eyes of Love in Doctor Zhivago

By: Neil McKinnon

This is the second edition, revised and enriched, of the title previously published in 2022. An essay about the role of eyes in the Doctor Zhivago movie (from the Boris Pasternak novel). Original in its approach, this book focuses on both Julie Christie and Omar Sharif, not to forget Tom Courtenay. Their eyes speak for themselves. A thorough analysis about the Freddie Young way of lighting, too. Young has a key role in the movie as Director of Photography as Neil McKinnon shall demonstrate. This extensive visual study will plunge you into the world of the First World War and the Russian Revolution as well as that of love!!! A very original and personal book as well as tremendously documented. To begin with, a brief analysis by Mrs Anna Pasternak (great-niece of Boris Pasternak, Nobel prize winner for Literature) praises the book. Le livre est en anglais. C'est un essai à propos du rôle du regard dans le film Le docteur Jivago (à partir du roman de Boris Pasternak). D'une approche originale, ce livre se focalise sur Julie Christie et Omar Sharif, sans oublier Tom Courtenay. Leurs yeux disent tout. C'est également une analyse minutieuse des méthodes d'éclairage de Freddie Young. Young dont le rôle dans le film est essentiel en tant que Directeur de la Photographie-chef opérateur. Cette étude très complète vous plongera dans la Première Guerre mondiale et la révolution russe autant que dans l'amour ! Un ouvrage très original et personnel, autant qu'extrêmement documenté.

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BoD - Books on Demand

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2902296320

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9782902296323

Modern Wedding

Creating a Celebration That Looks and Feels Like You

By: Kelsey McKinnon

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Modern Wedding

Creating a Celebration That Looks and Feels Like You

By: Kelsey McKinnon

The secret to planning a deeply personal and meaningful wedding has nothing to do with budget. It’s about creating a celebration that reflects a couple’s core values. Translating those values is the work of Modern Wedding, an information-filled guide with hundreds of creative ideas and beautiful, inspiring photographs for readers to look at and say, “This feels like us.” The book unpacks every element of a wedding—stationery, attire, seating plans, flowers and tablescapes, food and drink, gifts—with examples that will appeal to couples who care about how things are made but are not overly influenced by trends. The emphasis is on natural surroundings, seasonal flowers and food, modern dresses, minimalist ceremony structures, and naked cakes. Photographs of real weddings—“case studies” like a destination fete in Tuscany, a house party in Brooklyn, and a New Agey revel in Kauai—show how all the pieces can come together into a unique and expressive whole. Extensive practical information and resources give readers access to all the help they need for their own unique celebration.

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Artisan

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1579658830

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9781579658830

The Temple, the Church Fathers and Early Western Chant

By: James McKinnon

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The Temple, the Church Fathers and Early Western Chant

By: James McKinnon

The articles here deal with liturgical music. Two topics receive special attention: the curiously negative role that musical instruments play in ancient cult music and the development of ecclesiastical song in early Christianity. The first series of articles treats classical Greek ethical notions of instruments, the status of instruments in Temple and Synagogue, and the absence of instruments from early Christian and medieval church music. The next parts trace the psalmody and hymnody of the Christian tradition, from its roots in Judaism to the origins of Gregorian chant in 7th-century Rome. Throughout, the writings of the Christian Church fathers such as Augustine, Ambrose, Basil and John Chrysostom underpin the author’s analysis and presentation.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040248535

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9781040248539

The Power of Giving

How Giving Back Enriches Us All

By: Azim Jamal,Harvey McKinnon

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The Power of Giving

How Giving Back Enriches Us All

By: Azim Jamal,Harvey McKinnon

This practical and visionary guide helps you discover that the more you give, the more you have. Simple and easy to use, The Power of Giving provides a wealth of down-to-earth ideas, exercises, and real-life stories that reveal to each reader the unique gifts he or she has to give?including kindness, ideas, advice, attention, hope, and more?and the many ways you can benefit from giving them, from better health to better job prospects.

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Penguin

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1585427519

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9781585427512

Domain of the Dead

By: Iain McKinnon

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Domain of the Dead

By: Iain McKinnon

A group of strangers battle their way through a zombie hoard to reach a chance at freedom in this post-apocalyptic horror series opener. The world is dead, devoured by a plague of reanimated corpses. In a crumbling city Sarah, Nathan, and a band of survivors barricade themselves inside a warehouse surrounded by a sea of shambling putrefaction. Days in seclusion blur by, and their food is nearly gone. The group is faced with two possible deaths: creeping starvation, or the undead outside the warehouse. As Sarah stands on the edge of the warehouse roof preparing to step out into oblivion, she spots a glimmer of hope. In the distance a helicopter approaches the city...but is it the salvation the survivors have been waiting for? And do they dare attempt to fight their way through the mass of infected dead to reach it? Praise for Domain of the Dead “Surprised me. . . . A quick, violent, and exciting adventure.” —David Moody, author of Hater

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