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Aspects of the Theory of Morphology

By: Igor Mel'cuk

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Aspects of the Theory of Morphology

By: Igor Mel'cuk

The book is dedicated to linguistic morphology and it contains a sketch of a complete morphological theory, centered around a discussion of fundamental concepts such as morph vs. morpheme, inflectional category, voice, grammatical case, agreement vs. government, suppletion, relationships between linguistic signs, etc.: the hottest issues in modern linguistics! The book introduces rigorous and clear concepts necessary to describe morphological phenomena of natural languages. Among other things, it offers logical calculi of possible grammemes in a given category. The presentation is developed in a typological perspective, so that linguistic data from a large variety of languages are described and analyzed (about 100 typologically very different languages). The main method is deductive: the concepts proposed in Aspects of the Theory of Morphology are based on a small set of indefinibilia and each concept is defined in terms of these indefinibilia and/or other concepts defined previously; as a result, logical calculi can be constructed (similar to Mendeleev's Periodical Table of Elements in chemistry). Then the concept is applied to the actual linguistic data to demonstrate its validity and advantages. Thus, Aspects of the Theory of Morphology combines metalinguistic endeavor (a system of concepts for morphology) with typological and descriptive orientation. It reaches out to all students of language, including the border fields and applications.

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Walter de Gruyter

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3110199866

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9783110199864

On the Real Side

A History of African American Comedy

By: Mel Watkins

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On the Real Side

A History of African American Comedy

By: Mel Watkins

This comprehensive history of black humor sets it in the context of American popular culture. Blackface minstrelsy, Stepin Fetchit, and the Amos 'n' Andy show presented a distorted picture of African Americans; this book contrasts this image with the authentic underground humor of African Americans found in folktales, race records, and all-black shows and films. After generations of stereotypes, the underground humor finally emerged before the American public with Richard Pryor in the 1970s. But Pryor was not the first popular comic to present authentically black humor. Watkins offers surprising reassessments of such seminal figures as Fetchit, Bert Williams, Moms Mabley, and Redd Foxx, looking at how they paved the way for contemporary comics such as Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy, and Bill Cosby.

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Chicago Review Press

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1569767602

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The Football Whisperer

By: Mel A ROWE

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The Football Whisperer

By: Mel A ROWE

When a famous footballer meets a girl from the wrong side of the tracks... Before 90,000 screaming spectators, Ward suffers a devastating injury. Desperate to recover, he’s forced to front the fabled racetrack’s horse-whisperer or face risky surgery. Zara is a Reiki Master who specialises in racehorses—not humans. She rescues and rehabilitates animals—not adults. So there is no way she’d touch some fancy footballer as part of her day job. But Ward will do anything to play under those stadium lights again. Even if it means following Zara to her family farm where the games really begin… To win on and off the field Ward will risk everything. But at what cost—the love of his life or the life he loves? From bestselling author, Mel A Rowe, The Football Whisperer delivers healthy doses of humour in this heartfelt story of two different people, from two different worlds, who face their fears for love. If you like your sports romance mixed with animal rescues and a big city to small town rom-com feel, then you will love The Football Whisperer. Are you ready to Escape to Happily Ever After? Spoil yourself by grabbing your copy today. What readers are saying about The Football Whisperer: Top 5 #MustRead New Releases in Aus-Romance Today! "…such a lovely novel, warm-hearted and witty, with a clear focus on healing, facing your fears, and loving without reserve...thoroughly recommend it…’ Australian Women’s Writers Review Goodreads & Bookbub Reviewers are saying about The FootballWhisperer: "You'll have no choice but to fall in love with Zara and her family of misfits." "Perfect weekend read to unwind." "I've got a new author crush and you're gonna love it! Her writing style is imaginative and well developed." "This is such an interesting story about healing, family and what's important." "Well written. Zara and Ward make a great couple. I enjoyed this story and recommend it to all." "This is such a moving story with a great ending that needs to be added to your collection and shared with others." "It's sweet, captivating, enthralling, addictive.

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Mel A ROWE

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0648704343

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Social Security Law in Ireland

By: Mel Cousins,Gerry Whyte

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Social Security Law in Ireland

By: Mel Cousins,Gerry Whyte

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book describes the social security regime in Ireland. It conveys a clear working knowledge of the legal mechanics affecting health care, employment injuries and occupational diseases, incapacity to work, pensions, survivors’ benefits, unemployment benefits and services, and family benefits. The analysis covers the field of application, conditions for entitlement, calculation of benefits, financing, the institutional framework, and relevant law enforcement and controls. Allowances for retirees, employees, public sector workers, the self-employed, and the handicapped are all clearly explained, along with full details of claims, adjudication procedures, and appeals. Succinct yet eminently practical, the book will be a valuable resource for lawyers handling social security matters in Ireland. It will be of practical utility to those both in public service and private practice called on to develop and to apply social security law and policy, and of special interest as a contribution to the comparative study of social security systems.

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Kluwer Law International B.V.

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9403518286

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9789403518282

Dundurn Performing Arts Library Bundle — Theatre

Broadway North / Let's Go to The Grand! / Once Upon a Time in Paradise / Passion to Dance / Sky Train / Romancing the Bard / Stardust and Shadows

By: James Neufeld,Charles Foster,Mel Atkey,Martin Hunter,Sheila M.F. Johnston,Ward McBurney

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Dundurn Performing Arts Library Bundle — Theatre

Broadway North / Let's Go to The Grand! / Once Upon a Time in Paradise / Passion to Dance / Sky Train / Romancing the Bard / Stardust and Shadows

By: James Neufeld,Charles Foster,Mel Atkey,Martin Hunter,Sheila M.F. Johnston,Ward McBurney

This special bundle contains seven books that detail Canada’s long and storied history in the performing arts. We learn about Canada’s early Hollywood celebrity movie stars; Canadians’ vast contributions to successful international stage musicals; the story of The Grand, a famous theatre in London, Ontario; reminiscences from the early days of radio; the history of the renowned Stratford Festival; and a lavish history of the famous National Ballet of Canada. Canada’s performing artists blossomed in the twentieth century, and you can learn all about it here. Includes Broadway North Let’s Go to The Grand! Once Upon a Time in Paradise Passion to Dance Sky Train Romancing the Bard Stardust and Shadows

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Dundurn

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1459728300

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9781459728301

Buffalo DUST

By: Mel A ROWE

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Buffalo DUST

By: Mel A ROWE

She’s hiding from heartache. He’s a hustler hiding more… Floriculturist Jordi uses her shyness as a shield to keep everyone at a distance—except for family. And Luke. The sun-soaked, stunning Luke who hustles her for free flowers to feed his family’s pet water buffalo. From a landmark family that lost its legacy, Luke aims for a new future by entering the country’s richest fishing competition, and he’s trying to sweet-talk Jordi to watch over his mischievous grandmother. Yet the more time they spend together, the closer they become, as their buried desires ignite. But Luke is keeping a secret from Jordi that will crush her. With a million dollars on the line, the fate of more than their hearts hangs in the balance… Set in the stunning outback, this touching tale of friends, foes, and buffaloes shows how fate has a way of helping everyone find their version of happily ever after—no matter the cost. If you enjoy swoon-worthy rural romances set in a small-town, with a touch of family drama, action and adventure, then you’ll love this latest stand-alone addition to the Elsie Creek series. The Elsie Creek Series is a multi-bestselling series: ♥9 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARD ♥2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author “Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.” Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award-Winning Author. “Mel writes fantastic outback stories!” Maya Linnell, bestselling rural fiction author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Rolled in Dust Written in DUST Doctoring DUST Buffalo Dust

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Mel A ROWE

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064574638X

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9780645746389

Written in DUST

By: Mel A ROWE

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Written in DUST

By: Mel A ROWE

A serious small-town cop. An off-limits stranger. And a treasure hunt that threatens to tear their town apart… Marcus is a man who lives in a world of rules. One of them is to never get romantically involved with anyone who could affect his job. But when the town’s hermit mysteriously passes, a stunning stranger arrives, bringing trouble of a different kind… Wren is searching for answers, trying to decipher the cryptic clues left by the last member of her infamous family. Making it the wrong time for her to fall for the big and beautiful detective sergeant. Trying to keep their relationship strictly professional only fuels their attraction because they’ve never felt more at home—or more like themselves—than when they’re in each other’s arms. But when a grave family secret is unearthed, all hope of a future together takes a dramatic and deadly turn… Get set for a thrilling romantic adventure through the extraordinary Northern Territory outback in this latest instalment in the international bestselling series, which you can enjoy as a standalone story. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? #WritteninDUST | #ElsieCreek | #Escape2HEA **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** The Elsie Creek Series is a: ♥7 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARD ♥2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author “Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.” Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author. “Mel writes fantastic outback stories!” Maya Linnell, bestselling rural fiction author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Rolled in Dust Written in DUST **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order**

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Mel A ROWE

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0645553808

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Wild Cats of the World

By: Mel Sunquist,Fiona Sunquist

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Wild Cats of the World

By: Mel Sunquist,Fiona Sunquist

Did you know that European royalty once used cheetahs to hunt deer, or that caracals can capture birds by leaping six and a half feet straight up into the air from a standing start? Have you ever wondered whether domestic cats really do land on their feet when they fall, or how Canada lynx can stalk their prey in the winter without falling through the deep snow? Wild Cats of the World is a treasure trove of answers to questions like these, and many others, for anyone who's interested in learning more about the world's felids, including the ones with whom we share our homes. Mel and Fiona Sunquist have spent more than a decade gathering information about cats from every available source, many of them quite difficult to find, including scientific papers, descriptions of hunts, archeological findings, observations by naturalists and travelers, reports from government agencies, and newsletters from a wide variety of organizations. Weaving information from these sources together with their own experiences observing wild cats around the world, the Sunquists have created the most comprehensive reference on felids available. Each of their accounts of the 36 species of cat contains a description of the cat, including human interactions with it, as well as detailed data on its distribution, ecology and behavior, status in the wild, and efforts to conserve it. Numerous photographs, including more than 40 in full color, illustrate these accounts. Ranging from the two-pound black-footed cat to the five-hundred-pound tiger, and from the African serval with its satellite-dish ears to the web-footed fishing cat of Asia, Wild Cats of the World will fascinate and educate felid fans of any stripe (or spot).

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University of Chicago Press

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022651823X

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9780226518237

A Million Miles from Broadway Revised and Expanded Edition

By: Mel Atkey

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A Million Miles from Broadway Revised and Expanded Edition

By: Mel Atkey

Musical theatre is --and always has been-- an international form, not just an American one. It can take root anywhere. Few people would realise that such hit standards as "The Glow Worm", "Brazil", "Mack the Knife", "I Will Wait for You" and "El Condor Pasa" came from foreign language musicals. A Million Miles from Broadway --Musical Theatre Beyond New York and London looks at the history (and future) of work that exists outside of the two traditional centres. Met Atkey has lectured internationally on musical theatre. He is also a composer and lyricist himself. When his musical A Little Princess (written with the late Robert Sickinger) opened, the New York Times praised its "lovely music". His earlier book Broadway North: the Dream of a Canadian Musical Theatre has become the basis for courses taught in Canadian Universities, including Sheridan College, where the international hit musical Come from Away was born. Austrailian TV producer and musical writer Peter Pinne called it "well documented", full of facts, and a compelling read for any musical theatre buff." "--

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Lulu.com

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0991695747

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9780991695744

Muster in the Dust

By: Mel A ROWE

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Muster in the Dust

By: Mel A ROWE

She’s rodeo royalty. He’s nothing but a drifter chasing a dream. So how much trouble can a fake date create in a town overrun with cowboys? Daughter of a wealthy cattle station owner, Mandy is the wallflower who prefers to take care of her family, her herd, and horses. But when her father hires someone else to manage the station she was born to run, Mandy makes a plan to retaliate… Rigsy only came into town to find a date for a friend—not get roped into fake dating one of the famous Muster Sisters! Pretending to be in a relationship with the sweet-smiling stockwoman to help achieve his goals, seems simple enough. Yet with Mandy’s father gunning for Rigsy to leave town, her scheme may be the only thing that can keep his hopes alive. But when the couple’s unexpected passions collide with their ambitions, they become rivals in the race for their individual dreams that could cost them everything—including each other! Settle into the saddle for this charming, heartfelt story of love, family, and friendship, found in the most remote corner of the outback in this edition of the international bestselling small town series of Elsie Creek. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** ♥ 6 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARDS ♥ 2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author 'Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.' Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine ★ The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: ★ The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST

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Mel A ROWE

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064878925X

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9780648789253

Prosecuting the Prosecution

By: Mel Chizedek

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Prosecuting the Prosecution

By: Mel Chizedek

An innocent man has been in prison since 1990. He was framed for murdering prison director, Michael Francke, by organized crime figures in the top echelons of Oregon's government. This book exposes the corruption and proves Frank's innocence. In a shocking expose that exposes his own attorney's, we prove that the real killer was one of the so-called witnesses that testified against Frank Gable. You will never look at the system the same way again. Absolutely shocking. You have to read this book.

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Lulu.com

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1365152715

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Caked in Dust

By: Mel A ROWE

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Caked in Dust

By: Mel A ROWE

A shy kitchenhand. A sultry ex-fireman. And a town’s tradition is about to be tested… There’ll be no escaping her reputation now, not when Lucy’s hopes of running her own kitchen are derailed by the new guy, Jax. In minutes, he’s managed to stir up the locals and condemn an institution—leaving Lucy jobless! Bound by a promise to bury his past, Jax’s outback survival is off to an uneasy start as he tries to renovate a deserted farmhouse the wildlife has claimed as their own. In need of help, Jax volunteers to assist Lucy as she tries to flip her fried reputation via a crazy-train of trials. In return, she’ll guide him as they explore the boundaries of family, friendship, and his land. A land that hides a secret Lucy is entrusted to keep. A secret that stands between her dreams and the man she loves… From the bestselling author of the much-adored Elsie Creek Series, the romantic adventure continues in this fun, tasty test of trust, love, and dusty outback traditions, revealing that the perfect recipe for happiness in the home is much bigger than a house—it’s a town. **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?

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Mel A ROWE

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0648789209

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9780648789208

Broadway North

The Dream of a Canadian Musical Theatre

By: Mel Atkey

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Broadway North

The Dream of a Canadian Musical Theatre

By: Mel Atkey

Did you know that the idea behind the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes was first tried out in Toronto? That Canada produced the world’s longest-running annual revue? Few people realize the Canadian influences that are at the heart of American and British culture. Author Mel Atkey’s research for Broadway North included interviews with Norman and Elaine Campbell and Don Harron, creators of Anne of Green Gables-The Musical; Mavor Moore, founder of the Charlottetown Festival and of Spring Thaw; John Gray, author of Billy Bishop Goes to War; Ray Jessel and Marian Grudeff, Spring Thaw writers who had success on Broadway with Baker Street; Dolores Claman, composer of the Hockey Night In Canada theme, who also wrote the musicals Mr. Scrooge and Timber!!; and Galt MacDermot, the composer of Hair who started out writing songs for the McGill University revue My Fur Lady. Included is the phenomenal success of The Drowsy Chaperone. Atkey also draws on his own experience as a writer and composer of musicals, and tells the story of why a show that should have starred James Doohan (Star Trek’s Scotty) didn’t happen. Composer, lyricist and author, Mel Atkey is currently based in the U.K. Proud of his Canadian cultural roots, he has long been fascinated with the notion of a distinctive Canadian musical theatre.

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Dundurn

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1554881080

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9781554881086

The Station, Volume One

Oasis of the Outback Duology

By: Mel A Rowe

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The Station, Volume One

Oasis of the Outback Duology

By: Mel A Rowe

She’s fallen for a man she can never have … Escaping her past, Sienna never expected to find herself living in a timeless land of cattle musters, cranky cattlemen, and wi-fi withdrawals. But the attraction to her breathtakingly handsome boss proves to be the biggest challenge of all. Jake never wanted to be boss, yet he’ll sacrifice everything for family. Until the curious Sienna arrives stirring up the dust, and his heart, to unearth a devastating string of family tragedies. Even though Sienna knows their attraction is mutual, it’s clear Jake is holding back for a reason. And when she discovers why … Be prepared to get your boots a little dusty as you take a heart-warming emotional ride into this adventurous story about mending broken hearts and breaking rules as traditions are about to be tested. Are you ready for an escape to Happily Ever After?

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Mel A ROWE

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0645746320

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9780645746327

Flying into Hell

The Bomber Command Offensive as Seen Through the Experiences of Twenty Crews

By: Mel Rolfe

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Flying into Hell

The Bomber Command Offensive as Seen Through the Experiences of Twenty Crews

By: Mel Rolfe

Vivid World War II stories of the brave men of Bomber Command and their adventures from the bestselling author of To Hell and Back and Hell on Earth. Mel Rolfe brings the reader real-life stories of bomber command at war with his new book Flying into Hell. A journalist by profession, Rolfe has conducted his interviews and prepared the stories in such a way as to take the reader into the events as they happened. To read these accounts is to step back into the war itself . . . Returning to a French village three years after baling out from a blazing bomber, a former rear gunner was shown the site of his supposed grave. He had been so badly burned a French doctor had left him alone in a graveyard to die. He met again the brave people who had looked after him until he was well enough to join a group walking to freedom across the Pyrenees. Other stories include a bomber that came down so low over the sea to escape ack-ack guns that it struck the water and managed to claw its way back up into the sky; the Lancaster pilot who wore Hermann Goering’s Iron Cross around his neck as a lucky charm; a gunner incarcerated in Buchenwald; and a flight engineer who lost his fingers to frostbite after the bomber’s rear door was blown open. Many of these stories demonstrate the amazing resilience of the human spirit, and the unwavering courage of the young men who helped bomb the enemy into submission. They are illustrated with photographs, most of which have not been published before.

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Casemate Publishers

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1909166324

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9781909166325

Complete National Parks of the United States

Featuring 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores

By: Mel White

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Complete National Parks of the United States

Featuring 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores

By: Mel White

Presents detailed descriptions, maps, and contact information for the national parks of each state, ranging from the Everglades National Park in Florida to the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

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National Geographic Books

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1426205279

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9781426205279

How to Be a Sports Agent

By: Mel Stein

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How to Be a Sports Agent

By: Mel Stein

While the job of a sports agent is simple in principle—find the best contracts, endorsements, and sponsorships for clients—in practice it is a tricky and often confusing profession. This thorough volume provides essential information and invaluable hints on every aspect of the sports agent career path, with topics addressed including how to create and verify watertight legal contracts; how to draft and negotiate successful marketing, merchandising, licensing, and sponsorship deals; and how to act as both a good agent and a good personal adviser. Tips on acquiring new clients and keeping all parties happy as your clientele expands round out this indispensable resource.

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Oldacastle Books

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1842439162

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9781842439166

Diamond in the Dust

The Elsie Creek Series

By: Mel A. Rowe

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Diamond in the Dust

The Elsie Creek Series

By: Mel A. Rowe

A holidaying sports heroine crosses paths with a cheeky but charming cattleman, as they try to work their way out of a jam… An injured-world champion softballer, searching for a lost family connection, unexpectedly crosses paths with the cheeky but charming caretaker, Alex, on her Aunt’s outback farm. With Verily holidaying at the farmhouse, she’s a curveball Alex would love to catch—but she’s also a risk to his heart and homelife he’d rather avoid. But finding himself in a jam, Alex herds Verily into a wild scheme that could propel his dreams into fruition. Until a feud between old friends threatens to derail everything. With her return tickets booked, can Alex convince Verily to stay or will they find themselves on opposite sides of the globe forever? From dusty cattle stations to flourishing mango orchards, welcome to Elsie Creek, a sweet small town series set in a place where the summer never ends. *💎*Book II of the ELSIE CREEK SERIES can be enjoyed as a standalone*💎* voted FAVOURITE SMALL TOWN STORY for Australian Romance Readers Awards 2019/2020 finalist. "a beautiful story filled with emotion, romance and fun, the setting is just awesome" Team Romance Book Haven "filled with witty banter that had me laughing out loud" Contemporary Romance Reviews "a genuine & descriptive even detailed outback tale..." BookBub "I loved the characters...they were full-bodied, lifelike with real tangible personalities." Goodreads "The author paints an amazing picture of the outback with her words drawing you into the story..." "If you're fan of Aussie outback stories then you will enjoy this..." "The descriptions of the outback are so real, you would think you were in Australia yourself.

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R&R Ramblings House

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0648704300

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9780648704300

Super 30-Minute Crosswords

By: Harvey Estes,Fred Piscop,Bob Klahn,Mel Rosen

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Super 30-Minute Crosswords

By: Harvey Estes,Fred Piscop,Bob Klahn,Mel Rosen

Set your watch to 30 minutes, because that's how long you have to finish each of these 72 fiendish, timed crosswords. They're created by some of the members of CrosSynergy, a syndicate of a dozen top puzzlemakers. None of their puzzles see the light of day until it has gone through a brainstorming and peer review process; along the way, reviewers weed out obscure or unsuitable words, and if anyone feels that a clue is unclear it's eliminated. That's why the final product is so much fun, so well constructed, and so delightfully challenging to tackle. The intriguing crossword themes include Wedding Traditions, Color Commentary, Giver of Gifts, All Saints' Day, It's No Longer Elementary, and You Wanna Piece O' Me?

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Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

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1402705425

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9781402705427

Broken Dreams

By: Mel Chizedek

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Broken Dreams

By: Mel Chizedek

I am appealing to my Jewish brothers and sisters to help me right some wrongs before we all pay for them. History records how Jews have been persecuted but never really say why. I am telling you why. It is because of the greed of the Jewish power brokers and the discrimination by the rest of us. Here I track a crime family to America and reveal how they took over our money (via the Federal reserve and world banks). They control the media. They control the White House, Congress, and even your life. They assassinated both JFK and RFK, and will kill anyone else who stands up to them. In Oregon, they murdered James Ross and Michael Francke to silence them. That makes me a dead man. I also address Global warming, cosmology, treason, and a lot of other things you thought you knew. This book is enlightening, but it is also shocking. If we sit back and do nothing, we will all pay. History has proven that. Please help.

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1312043148

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9781312043145

Forced Move

By: Mel LeBrun

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Forced Move

By: Mel LeBrun

Responsible for exposing rogue CIA agents and bringing a Russian mafia to their knees two years ago, Michael and Jessica Cailen are trying to adjust to their new quiet home life. However, when Michael is called to help an old friend rescue his niece from kidnappers, it sets in motion a string of events that turns their new "normal" lives upside down and places them in a unique position to take down one of the most villainous men on the planet. In this riveting sequel, follow Michael and Jessica as they dare to pick apart a vast criminal empire that no one has been able to touch until now.

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0463474848

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Project Management Lessons Learned

A Continuous Process Improvement Framework

By: Mel Bost

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Project Management Lessons Learned

A Continuous Process Improvement Framework

By: Mel Bost

Lessons Learned is an important phase in project management. This is when organizations can pave the way for future project success by documenting mistakes so they are not repeated and recording best practices so they are repeated. This book covers the important role a project management office (PMO) plays in promoting lessons learned. Project managers learn how to improve processes by applying lessons learned. The book emphasizes "actionability," or producing a process improvement that can be acted upon by anyone in the PMO or project team.

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0429954670

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Stockman's Sandstorm

By: Mel A Rowe

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Stockman's Sandstorm

By: Mel A Rowe

When a new single father hires a nanny who doesn’t know what she’s doing… Living a carefree lifestyle, Ash suddenly discovers he's a single father. Desperate for a decent night's sleep, he enlists the help of a mysterious newcomer, Harper, to become the nanny. However, the city-loving Harper has set some boundaries: One: she’s agreed to help the cute cowboy with the sweet smile temporarily. Two: to avoid becoming some babysitter’s romantic cliché, Ash isn't allowed to flirt with Harper—a rule Ash struggles to maintain. But a bigger battle is brewing on the horizon, endangering their family-owned cattle station's very existence… Don’t miss this wild ride of love, laughter, and livestock in this small-town rural romance series, starting with Stockman’s Sandstorm. This sweet and steamy slow-burn romance is a heartwarming entry into the rugged and romantic outback for those who call Elsie Creek Station home. Reading Order for THE STOCKMEN SERIES: Set in the beloved world of the bestselling Elsie Creek Series and The Station Duology, this small-town western romance series follows four brothers search for their happily ever afters in the rugged and romantic outback. ♥ The Stockman’s Sandstorm ♥ The Stockman’s Stowaway ♥ The Stockman’s Stormcloud ♥ The Stockman’s Showdown

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R&R Ramblings House

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1763570002

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Taste and Odour in Source and Drinking Water

Causes, Controls, and Consequences

By: Tsair-Fuh Lin,Sue Watson,I. H. (Mel) Suffet

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Taste and Odour in Source and Drinking Water

Causes, Controls, and Consequences

By: Tsair-Fuh Lin,Sue Watson,I. H. (Mel) Suffet

This book provides an updated evaluation of the characterization and management of taste and odour (T&O) in source and drinking waters. Authored by international experts from the IWA Specialist Group on Off-flavours in the Aquatic Environment, the book represents an important resource that synthesizes current knowledge on the origins, mitigation, and management of aquatic T&O problems. The material provides new knowledge for an increasing widespread degradation of source waters and global demand for high quality potable water. Key topics include early warning, detection and source-tracking, chemical, sensory and molecular diagnosis, treatment options for common odorants and minerals, source management, modelling and risk assessment, and future research directions. Taste and Odour in Source and Drinking Water is directed towards a wide readership of scientists, engineers, technical operators and managers, and presents both practical and theoretical material, including an updated version of the benchmark Drinking Water Taste and Odour Wheel and a new biological wheel to provide a practical and informative tool for the initial diagnosis of the chemical and biological sources of aquatic T&O.

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1780406657

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America in Retreat

Foreign Policy under Donald Trump

By: Mel Gurtov

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America in Retreat

Foreign Policy under Donald Trump

By: Mel Gurtov

This deeply researched book offers a comprehensive analysis of the domestic politics and international consequences of Trump’s foreign policy. Mel Gurtov provides detailed case studies of policy toward key countries and regions, including China, Russia, North Korea, Europe, and the Middle East. He makes a vigorous argument, centered on human-interest priorities and values, for rejecting a foreign policy of neglect and ineptness when it comes to the major issues of our times: climate change, China’s rise, multiple US wars, human rights, authoritarian leadership, and nuclear weapons. Gurtov argues that Trump is a nationalist and illiberal populist whose policy views have been molded chiefly by his business practices, leading to an obsession with “winning,” elevation of ego and loyalty over expertise, and preference for threats over diplomacy. Trump holds to a few simple ideas about the US role in the world: too expensive, too subject to other countries and institutions, and too influenced by “globalist” concerns such as democracy, climate crisis, human rights, and the rule of law. Trump will leave a deeply negative mark on the reputation and credibility of the United States, and on its policy-making process. But Gurtov concludes that a liberal successor should be able to reverse the worst features of the Trump era and restore foreign policy to its true purpose: exemplifying America’s commitment to humane and democratic governance and cooperative economic relations with allies and economic partners.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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Storming the Gate

Fighting Religion-based Oppression with Soul Force

By: Mel White

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Storming the Gate

Fighting Religion-based Oppression with Soul Force

By: Mel White

Storming the Gate picks up the story forty years after the publication of Stranger at the Gate (1993). Mel and his husband, Gary Nixon, have founded Soulforce and recruited an army of volunteers to help end the lie. Their nonviolent protests made headlines across the nation. These are the heroic and sometimes hilarious stories of Mel, Gary, and their volunteers being harassed, arrested, tried, and jailed for doing battle with the lie and with the Catholic, Protestant, and Evangelical liars who know the truth but refused to tell it.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666749354

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Stepin Fetchit

The Life & Times of Lincoln Perry

By: Mel Watkins

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Stepin Fetchit

The Life & Times of Lincoln Perry

By: Mel Watkins

In the late 1920s and '30s Lincoln Perry, aka Stepin Fetchit, was both renowned and reviled for his surrealistic portrayals of the era’s most popular comic stereotype–the lazy, shiftless Negro. Perry was hailed by critic Robert Benchley as “the best actor that the talking movies have produced,” and Mel Watkins’s meticulously researched and sensitive biography reveals the paradoxes of this pioneering actor’s life, from Perry’s tremendous popularity to his money troubles and rowdy offscreen antics. As later generations come to recognize Perry’s prodigious talent and achievements, in Stepin Fetchit, Mel Watkins brilliantly and definitively illuminates the life and times of a legendary figure in American entertainment.

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Vintage

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0307547507

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The New Politics of Social Work

By: Mel Gray,Stephen A. Webb

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The New Politics of Social Work

By: Mel Gray,Stephen A. Webb

With contributions from those at the forefront of modern social work thought, this edited volume reflects the growing eminence of critical social work in the 21st Century. Taking a truly global outlook, this text advocates the promotion of equality through a range of radical perspectives and provides a blueprint for the future of practice

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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113732712X

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Jubilee

A Season of Spiritual Renewal

By: Mel Lawrenz

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Jubilee

A Season of Spiritual Renewal

By: Mel Lawrenz

The Jubilee theme is the Old Testament concept of declaring a special season for attaining spiritual renewal. In Jubilee, Mel Lawrenz skillfully takes readers through a season of renewal, pausing to examine the following themes and inviting readers to consider their own lives and their response to God: -Sabbath: a time and an attitude in which we rehearse that God and God alone is in control -Proclamation: knowing what we stand for in life, and letting others know it -Redemption: being freed by God's great acts of deliverance -Freedom: cherishing the liberty that God brings to every area of life -Forgiveness: accepting the mercy of God and releasing those we have held indebted to ourselves -Healing: letting God restore our spirit, our body and our relationships -Justice: standing for what is right and being an advocate for those who are downtrodden

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Baker Books

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1441224025

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Humour for All Ages, Occasions and Celebrations

By: Mel Bergstresser

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Humour for All Ages, Occasions and Celebrations

By: Mel Bergstresser

Have you ever been in a situation where you searched for some humor or wanted to share something humorous with someone and couldnt think of anything or didnt have any humorous sources handy? I have been in this situation many, many times when I wanted to share some personal humor and suitable joke or some interesting story for use as a Master of Ceremonies, so I decided to develop a collection of not only humor but also puns, interesting stories etc., covering 36 subjects that could be used for almost every occasion possible. Enjoy the last of the funny, weird, but good clean jokes, puns and interesting stories!

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148364605X

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Refined by Fire

A Family's Triumph of Love and Faith

By: Brian Birdwell,Mel Birdwell

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Refined by Fire

A Family's Triumph of Love and Faith

By: Brian Birdwell,Mel Birdwell

2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist! When hijacked American Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, LTC (RET) Brian Birdwell was only 15 to 20 yards away. He stepped out into the corridor and was instantly engulfed in flames—burns consumed 60 percent of his body, with almost 40 percent of them third-degree. Thirty-plus operations and countless physical therapy sessions later, his recovery has truly been remarkable, and spiritually he and his family are stronger than ever before. Brian and his wife, Mel, tell their captivating story of God's grace and sovereignty.

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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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1414328974

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A Portrait of the Auteur as Fanboy

The Construction of Authorship in Transmedia Franchises

By: Anastasia Salter,Mel Stanfill

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A Portrait of the Auteur as Fanboy

The Construction of Authorship in Transmedia Franchises

By: Anastasia Salter,Mel Stanfill

Increasingly over the past decade, fan credentials on the part of writers, directors, and producers have come to be seen as a guarantee of quality media making—the “fanboy auteur.” Figures like Joss Whedon are both one of “us” and one of “them.” This is a strategy of marketing and branding—it is a claim from the auteur himself or industry PR machines that the presence of an auteur who is also a fan means the product is worth consuming. Such claims that fan credentials guarantee quality are often contested, with fans and critics alike rejecting various auteur figures as the true leader of their respective franchises. That split, between assertions of fan and auteur status and acceptance (or not) of that status, is key to unravelling the fan auteur. In A Portrait of the Auteur as Fanboy: The Construction of Authorship in Transmedia Franchises, authors Anastasia Salter and Mel Stanfill examine this phenomenon through a series of case studies featuring fanboys. The volume discusses both popular fanboys, such as J. J. Abrams, Kevin Smith, and Joss Whedon, as well as fangirls like J. K. Rowling, E L James, and Patty Jenkins, and dissects how the fanboy-fangirl auteur dichotomy is constructed and defended by popular media and fans in online spaces, and how this discourse has played in maintaining the exclusionary status quo of geek culture. This book is particularly timely given current discourse, including such incidents as the controversy surrounding Joss Whedon’s so-called feminism, the publication of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and contestation over authorial voices in the DC cinematic universe, as well as broader conversations about toxic masculinity and sexual harassment in Hollywood.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1496830482

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The Great Rip-Off in American Education

Undergrads Underserved

By: Mel Scarlett

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The Great Rip-Off in American Education

Undergrads Underserved

By: Mel Scarlett

This hard-hitting critique will serve as a wake-up call to university administrators and faculty, as well as to the average parent or prospective college student facing ever- increasing tuition costs. While reports of poor teaching at the elementary and secondary school level have unleashed widespread public outcry for reform, little attention has been paid to the quality of teaching in colleges and universities. Yet according to the National Commission on Educating Undergraduates in the Research University, "universities have too often failed, and continue to fail their undergraduate populations," and "the students paying the tuition get, in all too many cases, less than their money's worth." Citing this report and other similar studies, experienced university administrator Dr. Mel Scarlett criticizes the deficits of the current undergraduate educational system and suggests improvements that would ensure that college students get the education they're paying for. Among his suggestions for reform are: *Renewed emphasis on teaching skills in Ph.D. programs to ensure that those who do teach have some pedagogical training besides their special expertise *The more active role of experienced professors in the teaching of undergraduates to reverse the current trend of using graduate assistants or part-time faculty to teach lower-level courses *Encouraging students' active participation in the learning process as opposed to the passive learning model of the lecture method *An adjustment of the university's publish-or-perish reward system, which stresses research and ignores teaching. Dr. Scarlett lists a total of 20 "deadly sins" committed by universities against undergraduates and 80 improvements that would help to reform the current inadequate higher educational system.

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Prometheus Books

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1615926712

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Patricia's Place

By: Mel Mongie

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Patricia's Place

By: Mel Mongie

Reese Lloyd has the perfect life. Or so it seems. So when his wife, Anna, distances herself, ultimately putting an ocean between them, he is confused. Lonely and restless, he takes on the renovation of an old house, not realising it has links to the past. It ushers in an old love, bringing with her memories of a tragedy he has spent his life trying to forget. Other crises loom which threaten the very basis of business, family life and friendship. His health, reflecting his state of mind, is compromised, forcing him to re-examine everything he holds dear.

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1456889001

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One Large Coffin to Go

By: H. Mel Malton

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One Large Coffin to Go

By: H. Mel Malton

Pregnant and grumpy, murder again stalks puppetmaker Polly Deacon.

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Dundurn

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1894917014

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Innovations in Materials Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Environmental Safety

By: Mel Schwartz

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Innovations in Materials Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Environmental Safety

By: Mel Schwartz

When people make a call on a cellphone, drive a car, or turn on a computer, few truly appreciate the innovations in material selection, technology, and fabrication that were required to make it all possible. Innovations in Materials Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Environmental Safety explores expected developments in analysis, design, testing, and

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1420082167

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The Broken Estate

Journalism and Democracy in a Post-Truth World

By: Mel Bunce

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The Broken Estate

Journalism and Democracy in a Post-Truth World

By: Mel Bunce

A lack of knowledge about the world can be a very dangerous thing. In the age of Trump, fake news and clickbait headlines, it is easy to despair about the future of journalism. The New Zealand and global media are in upheaval: the old economic models for print journalism are failing, public funding has been neglected for decades, and many major news organisations are shedding journalists. New Zealander Mel Bunce researches and teaches journalism at the acclaimed Department of Journalism at City, University of London. Drawing upon the latest international research, Bunce provides a fresh analysis that goes beyond the usual anecdote and conjecture. Insightful and impassioned, this short book provides a much-needed assessment of the future for New Zealand journalism in a troubled world.

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0947518363

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