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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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1400096766

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9781400096763

The Gentleman from Georgia

The Biography of Newt Gingrich

By: Mel Steely

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The Gentleman from Georgia

The Biography of Newt Gingrich

By: Mel Steely

Along the way, the story of Gingrich's personal and political problems and triumphs is revealed, from his controversial first divorce and scandalous ethics problems and his early campaign losses. We also see his rise to national prominence and influence, the development of "Newt, Inc." and his involvement in the "necessary revolution." Finally, by detailing Gingrich's life experiences from childhood to adulthood the nature and development of his conservatism is examined."--BOOK JACKET.

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Mercer University Press

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0865546711

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9780865546714

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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9781569767603

Dark Soul of the South

The Life and Crimes of Racist Killer Joseph Paul Franklin

By: Mel Ayton

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Dark Soul of the South

The Life and Crimes of Racist Killer Joseph Paul Franklin

By: Mel Ayton

The first full, factual account of America's most prolific racist killer

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U of Nebraska Press

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1597975435

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9781597975438

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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A Guide to Sky Monsters

Thunderbirds, the Jersey Devil, Mothman, and Other Flying Cryptids

By: T.S.Mart,MelCabre

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A Guide to Sky Monsters

Thunderbirds, the Jersey Devil, Mothman, and Other Flying Cryptids

By: T.S.Mart,MelCabre

When a dark shadow passes overhead, do you stop? Or do you run? Infamous sky monsters have haunted our imaginations for centuries. The Thunderbird, steeped in Native American folklore, supposedly controls evil by throwing lightning. The Jersey Devil is said to roam the Pine Barrens of South Jersey, terrorizing anyone who crosses its path. And the cryptic warnings of Mothman have worried residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, since the 1960s. In A Guide to Sky Monsters: Thunderbirds, the Jersey Devil, Mothman, and Other Flying Cryptids, authors T. S. Mart and Mel Cabre introduce 20 flying cryptids with legends that span the United States. With 70 hand-drawn illustrations, A Guide to Sky Monsters details our fascination with these creatures and describes both historical evidence found in the fossil record and the specifics of modern-day sightings. By studying the fact, fiction, and pop culture surrounding these notorious beasts, Mart and Cabre help us lean into the question, "What if?" A Guide to Sky Monsters, perfect for the believer and skeptic alike, addresses the wider truths about flying cryptids and leaves us all to wonder whether that breeze was the wind or a wing.

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Indiana University Press

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1684351251

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9781684351251

Breaking Into Song

By: Mel Atkey

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Breaking Into Song

By: Mel Atkey

Breaking Into Song is a collection of articles, essays and interviews by Mel Atkey, the author of A MILLION MILES FROM BROADWAY -- MUSICAL THEATRE BEYOND NEW YORK AND LONDON and BROADWAY NORTH: THE DREAM OF A CANADIAN MUSICAL THEATRE.

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Lulu.com

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0991695739

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9780991695737

The Consultant's Big Book of Reproducible Surveys and Questionnaires

50 Instruments to Help You Assess and Diagnose Client Needs

By: Mel Silberman

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The Consultant's Big Book of Reproducible Surveys and Questionnaires

50 Instruments to Help You Assess and Diagnose Client Needs

By: Mel Silberman

The Consultant's Big Book of Reproducible Surveys and Questionnaires is a value-packed collection of 50 easy-to-use diagnostic tools consultants can use to collect data from their clients, quickly make needs assessments, and offer diagnoses. Never before has such a comprehensive, user-friendly collection of surveys and questionnaires been available to consultants. Mel Silberman, Ph.D., is a bestselling author, speaker, and consulting psychologist known internationally as a pioneer in the areas of interpersonal intelligence, active learning, and facilitation/ consultation. Dr. Silberman is the president of Active Training, a provider of products, seminars, and publications.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071660747

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The Handbook for Highly Sensitive People

How to Transform Feeling Overwhelmed and Frazzled to Empowered and Fulfilled

By: Mel Collins

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The Handbook for Highly Sensitive People

How to Transform Feeling Overwhelmed and Frazzled to Empowered and Fulfilled

By: Mel Collins

The most accessible guide to navigating life as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)! A fellow HSP shares strategies for managing sensitivities and developing greater self-love—plus a self-assessment checklist for identifying HSP traits in yourself and others. Are you often told to stop taking things to heart or to toughen up? Do you have a lot of empathy for others? Do you tend to overanalyze things and ‘get stuck’ in your own head? Or become easily overwhelmed and often need to withdraw? If the answer is yes, you are likely to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—and this book will be your guide to embracing your innate sensitivity and accepting your most authentic self. It will empower you to: • Acknowledge the key qualities and challenges of being an HSP and learn how to recognize the trait as a strength, not a weakness • Explore a wide range of practical strategies to manage your sensitivity more effectively—from developing more self-love to coping with over-arousal • Connect with your spiritual side by exploring past life patterns and accessing inner guidance from spirit guides and angels • Learn to safely share your amazing qualities of empathy, compassion, creativity, healing, and much more with the world More often than not, Highly Sensitive People are yearning for acceptance of their trait. When they realize their sensitivity is ‘normal,’ and it's acknowledged in a positive way, a deep sense of relief arises, and they can start to flourish. This groundbreaking study—one of the most accessible books on high sensitivity—does exactly that, offering HSPs the tools they need to fully accept themselves and lead the authentic, fulfilling lives they deserve.

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Watkins Media Limited

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1786782170

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Staples and Beyond

Selected Writings of Mel Watkins

By: Mel Watkins

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Staples and Beyond

Selected Writings of Mel Watkins

By: Mel Watkins

This collection brings together Watkins' most important scholarly articles. In Staples and Beyond Watkins addresses the "staple thesis" of Canadian economic and political development and, in particular, the effort to extend Harold Innis' work by giving more explicit consideration to class relations and the role of the state. He considers the historical nature of Canada's economic dependency in relation to tariff barriers, foreign investment, the multi-national corporation, and wide-ranging free trade and investment agreements. He also examines the evolution of economics and political economy as academic disciplines and reflects on the relationship between intellectual scholarship and political activism.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773576932

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9780773576933

Dancing with Strangers

A Memoir

By: Mel Watkins

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Dancing with Strangers

A Memoir

By: Mel Watkins

From a renowned editor of The New York Times comes a moving memoir that recounts his life from its start. Beginning with his turbulent childhood as an African American coming of age in the 1950s and 1960s, Mel Watkins pens a poignant and powerful memoir of his life at all stages, including his relationship with his brother who was addicted to drugs and violence and his connection with his grandmother, who inspired him to reach for the sky. “Mel Watkins has written a lovely book—warm and smart—that is much more than a memoir. Ohio and its black population have never been better served.” — Toni Morrison

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Simon and Schuster

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0743245415

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9780743245418

Secrets of the National Parks

The Experts' Guide to the Best Experiences Beyond the Tourist Trail

By: Mel White,National Geographic Society (U. S.),Robert Earle Howells,Dan A. Nelson,Jeremy Schmidt,Joseph R. Yogerst,Charles Kulander,Maryellen Kennedy Duckett,George Fuller,Rachael Jackson,Karen Carmichael

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Secrets of the National Parks

The Experts' Guide to the Best Experiences Beyond the Tourist Trail

Identifies hidden treasures and lesser-known points of interest in each of America's national parks.

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National Geographic Books

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1426210159

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9781426210150

Wings Over San Antonio

By: Mel Brown

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Wings Over San Antonio

By: Mel Brown

In March 1910, Lt. Benjamin Foulois was ordered to Fort Sam Houston near San Antonio, Texas, with a used Wright Brothers aeroplane and a small contingent of enlisted men. His mission was to teach himself how to operate this primitive flying machine and begin demonstrating the practical uses it might have for the United States Army. This history is chronicled through in-depth captions and over 200 images as author Mel Brown tells the story of how San Antonio eventually became the cradle of military aviation. Mastery of the air would take time, equipment, and lives as the demanding flight path led from the early trials at Ft. Sam to the eventual establishment of four flying centers around the city. Working through trial and error, the aeronautic pioneers and first combat aviators convinced the military that the building of an American air arm was needed; thus the legend of the U.S. Air Force at San Antonio was born. Using many photographs never before published, the author tells the rich history of the air force bases in San Antonio, including Kelly, Brooks, and Randolph Fields. Also included are images of some of aviation's first heroes, such as Eddie Rickenbacker, Jimmy Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh, and Clair Chennault.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439628041

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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

By the Sweat of My Tongue

Profiles in Prosecution

By: Mel Harmon

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By the Sweat of My Tongue

Profiles in Prosecution

By: Mel Harmon

Lawyers earn their living by the sweat of their tongues, and they don't mind hard work." (anon.) Some legal pundits espouse the use of conversational tones when addressing Jurors. They recommend a friendly discussion approach while arguing points To The Trier of Fact. These Courthouse virtuosos suggest that the sophistication of contemporary Jurors makes Courtroom oratory passe. Excuse me! A PROSECUTOR has a sworn duty to proclaim the truth. Even the most casual Courtroom combatant knows that facts don't automatically prevail. Justice is often frustrated. Truth doesn't inexorably impose its will on a Jury. There is no magic charm-wand in the Courtroom. No vaccine for insulating undecided Jurors from the noxious effect of falsehood. No ambient conditioner to endow equivocal Juries with perfect discernment during their deliberations. The cause of Justice must be championed by PASSIONATE ADVOCACY. The People's Lawyer must prosecute aggressively but prudently, and he must speak dynamically. Truth is promulgated by evidence, proper instructions, perspiration, and eloquence! Manner of delivery is a matter of personal style to be sure, but it's also a matter of taking charge in the Courtroom.

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AuthorHouse

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1452063451

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9781452063454

The 2006 ASTD Training & Performance Sourcebook

By: Mel Silberman,Patricia Philips

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The 2006 ASTD Training & Performance Sourcebook

By: Mel Silberman,Patricia Philips

Contains tools needed in areas such as e-learning, communication skills, diversity and cross-cultural awareness, performance improvement, and management development - Back cover.

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American Society for Training and Development

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1562864238

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A Physiological Handbook for Teachers of Yogasana

By: Mel Robin

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A Physiological Handbook for Teachers of Yogasana

By: Mel Robin

This illustrated handbook attempts to reconcile the quantitative, objective observations of Western Medicine with the qualitative, subjective observations of Eastern Yoga.

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Wheatmark, Inc.

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1587360330

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9781587360336

Managing Business Ethics

And Your Career

By: Mel Fugate

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Managing Business Ethics

And Your Career

By: Mel Fugate

Formerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by Sage Using an applied and practical approach, Managing Business Ethics: And Your Career focuses on the implications of business ethics on students’ careers and the organizations where they will work. Author Mel Fugate′s conversational tone makes his coverage of concise philosophical and historical foundations of ethics, influential research, and real-world examples approachable for classroom discussion.

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SAGE Publications

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1071927337

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9781071927335

Health Inequality

An Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Methods

By: Mel Bartley,Michelle Kelly-Irving

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Health Inequality

An Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Methods

By: Mel Bartley,Michelle Kelly-Irving

The persistence of stark health inequalities in today’s world is painfully clear to see, not least in the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and falling life expectancy in many parts of the world. How can we advance our understanding of the full extent of health inequality, what drives it, and ways to address it? The third edition of this popular book closely examines the influence of social class, gender, and race/ethnicity (among other issues) on health in the light of broad macro-political contexts. The classic behavioural, psychosocial, and material approaches to health and their embodiment within a life-course perspective are introduced but, importantly, are also re-situated within the growing understanding of the commercial and political determinants of health. Bartley and Kelly-Irving draw on extensive new evidence that shows how the chances for everyone to lead a long and healthy life depend on where power lies to control health-damaging policies and introduce health-promoting ones. Health Inequality will continue to be essential reading for students taking courses in the sociology of health and illness, social policy and welfare, health sciences, public health and epidemiology and all those interested in understanding the consequences of social inequality for health.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1509557172

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9781509557172

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

Wastewater Pathogens

By: Michael H. Gerardi,Mel C. Zimmerman

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Wastewater Pathogens

By: Michael H. Gerardi,Mel C. Zimmerman

A practical guide to wastewater pathogens The fourth volume in Wiley's Wastewater Microbiology series, Wastewater Pathogens offers wastewater personnel a practical guide that is free of overly technical jargon. Designed especially for operators, the text provides straight facts on the biology of treatment as well as appropriate protective measures. Coverage includes: * An overview of relevant history, hazards, and organisms * Viruses, bacteria, and fungi * Protozoa and helminthes * Ectoparasites and rodents * Aerosols, foam, and sludge * Disease transmission and the body's defenses * Removal, inactivation, and destruction of pathogens * Hygiene measures, protective equipment, and immunizations

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471710423

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9780471710424

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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Developing Inclusive Schools

Pathways to Success

By: Mel Ainscow

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Developing Inclusive Schools

Pathways to Success

By: Mel Ainscow

In this groundbreaking book, one of the world’s leading authorities on ways of developing equitable education systems addresses the greatest challenge facing education systems around the world, that of developing schools that are effective in educating all children. Using evidence from research carried over the last 25 years in many countries, Mel Ainscow explains pathways to be followed in order to turn the global aspiration for inclusion and equity into policy and practices in the field. Making extensive use of examples from different parts of the world, Developing Inclusive Schools provides: Practical guidance for teachers regarding ways of making their lessons inclusive Accounts of how this thinking has been implemented in schools Advice for school leaders on how to create an inclusive culture within their organisations Examples of how inclusion and equity have influenced national policies in different contexts Explanations of the implications for policy makers, researchers and teacher educators Developing Inclusive Schools will be of huge significance to researchers, educators and practitioners in the fields of education policy and politics, inclusion and special education around the world.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040016502

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9781040016503

The Truth about Canada

"Some Important, Some Astonishing, and Some Truly Appalling Things All Canadians Should Know About Our Country"

By: Mel Hurtig

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The Truth about Canada

"Some Important, Some Astonishing, and Some Truly Appalling Things All Canadians Should Know About Our Country"

By: Mel Hurtig

Renowned as a passionate Canadian, bestselling author Mel Hurtig has combed through world statistics to see how Canada really measures up — and the results are astonishing, and often shocking. This book is about how Canada has changed, very much for the worse, in the last twenty years. As a result of these profound (often hidden) changes, we are no longer the people we think we are. To take one example, the Canadian media usually leaves us with the impression that Canadians are really heavily taxed. Yes, compared to the U.S.A., the usual point of comparison. No, compared to other countries with our standard of living, other OECD countries, for example; there we come in 23rd on the high-tax scale. The shocks in this book build up, chapter by chapter. How do we rank in the world in voter turnout? Try 109th. Number of physicians per 100,000 population? Try 54th. Our rank in reducing pollution? 126th out of 146 countries. Some of the statistics are internal, comparing Canada then and now. They back up two of the book’s most powerful themes: the failure of Canadian big business to turn record profits into ongoing investment in our country, and (no coincidence) the sellout of our assets at a rate that no other country would allow. This statistics-based book ranges across all areas of our lives — including health, wages, productivity, culture, the media (“the most concentrated in the world”), and much else. Mel Hurtig’s message is that we can’t do anything to fix the direction we’re drifting in unless we recognize it — and recognize The Truth About Canada.

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Douglas Gibson Books

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1551992698

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9781551992693

Hunting the President

Threats, Plots and Assassination Attempts--From FDR to Obama

By: Mel Ayton

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Hunting the President

Threats, Plots and Assassination Attempts--From FDR to Obama

By: Mel Ayton

In American history, four U.S. Presidents have been murdered at the hands of an assassin. In each case the assassinations changed the course of American history. But most historians have overlooked or downplayed the many threats modern presidents have faced, and survived. Author Mel Ayton sets the record straight in his new book Hunting the President: Threats, Plots and Assassination Attempts—From FDR to Obama, telling the sensational story of largely forgotten—or never-before revealed—malicious attempts to slay America’s leaders. Supported by court records, newspaper archives, government reports, FBI files, and transcripts of interviews from presidential libraries, Hunting the President reveals: How an armed, would-be assassin stalked President Roosevelt and spent ten days waiting across the street from the White House for his chance to shoot him How the Secret Service foiled a plot by a Cuban immigrant who told coworkers he was going to shoot LBJ from a window overlooking the president’s motorcade route How a deranged man broke into Reagan’s California home and attempted to strangle the former president before he was subdued by Secret Service agents. In early 1992 a mentally deranged man stalking Bush turned up at the wrong presidential venue for his planned assassination attempt The relationships presidents held with their protectors and the effect it had on the Secret Service’s mission Hunting the President opens the vault of stories about how many of our recent Presidents have come within a hair’s breadth of assassination, leaving America’s fate in the balance. Most of these stories have remained buried—until now.

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Simon and Schuster

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162157234X

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9781621572343

2005 ASTD Training and Organizational Development

By: Mel Silberman

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2005 ASTD Training and Organizational Development

By: Mel Silberman

This book presents a comprehensive toolkit of the most important topics facing organizations today including managing change, launching organizational initiatives, facilitating teams, goal setting and planning, creative problem solving, building cooperation and trust, and team development.

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A Polluted Font: The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon, Book 16

By: Mel Starr

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A Polluted Font: The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon, Book 16

By: Mel Starr

Mel Starr's latest novel is a thoroughly enjoyable medieval crime mystery. It may be enjoyed as complete in itself, or as part of the Hugh de Singleton series. When Hugh and Kate's new-born son is taken to the church to be baptized, they are astounded to find that the locked font is completely dry. The possibility of a leak is quickly ruled out, and just as Hugh is beginning to wonder if there may be a sinister explanation for the stolen holy water, Fr Robert is found lying motionless by the rood screen in a pool of blood... Meanwhile, parliament has passed a poll tax, stipulating everyone above the age of 14 is to be taxed equally. Folk are soon scrambling to find the money to pay and, inevitably, unscrupulous elements in society see an opportunity to feed off people's desperation and make some cash... But what connection can there possibly between this and events at Bampton?

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Lion Fiction

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1739417712

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Blood Lines

By: Mel Odom

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Blood Lines

By: Mel Odom

Commander Will Coburn's NCIS team is investigating the carjacking and assault of a young Marine and his wife. All evidence points to Bobby Lee Gant, son of the notorious criminal and suspected international drug smuggler Victor Gant. When NCIS agent Shel McHenry is wounded during a botched arrest, the team rallies around him even as Victor threatens retribution. Meanwhile, in west Texas, Shel's father, Tyrel McHenry, struggles with his own demons as buried secrets from a war long since fought come to light. The path he chooses will change his—and Shel's—life forever.

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The Secret Behind Paul's Thorn in the Flesh

By: Mel Berg

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The Secret Behind Paul's Thorn in the Flesh

By: Mel Berg

The Secret Behind is a biblical documented Scriptural of truth

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Xulon Press

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1609577213

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United States Protocol

The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette

By: Ambassador Mary Mel French

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United States Protocol

The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette

By: Ambassador Mary Mel French

United States Protocol is a must-have reference for communicating with government and business officials, international organizations, and high-level military personnel, both in the United States and abroad. Everything you need is presented in a comprehensive, detailed, and well-organized book that makes it easy to navigate official protocol. Former President Bill Clinton says in his foreword that it is 'an authoritative user's manual for international relations, it promises to become an indispensable reference_not only for those in Washington, but for all Americans in contact with people in other nations.' Ambassador Mary Mel French uses her personal experience as a former Chief of Protocol to give us the most up-to-date and user-friendly guide to diplomatic protocol at the international, national, and state level. She includes meticulous instructions, in-depth diagrams and tables, a comprehensive table of contents, and a plethora of examples that make United States Protocol the perfect guide to any official event.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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144220320X

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Hey Mom! Cobwebs Are Lurking from Inconspicuous Places

By: Miz Judy L’Au Meyers,Mr. Mel H. Meyers

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Hey Mom! Cobwebs Are Lurking from Inconspicuous Places

By: Miz Judy L’Au Meyers,Mr. Mel H. Meyers

Writing this book, there were many topics that even while she was living, my mother and I read over and over several times a day for many years, making sure not one got lost. At this time, Mom and I were trying to write a book but kept getting interrupted by a story just seemed to be out of place or when it became more like a topic of a fairytale. We knew we had ancestors that were giving us stories of the anomaly, like my Grandma Rock, who was a good storyteller. This meant we had to make sure nothing was going into this book as a fable.

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154627121X

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Down and Out in Silicon Valley

By: Mel Krantzler,Patricia Biondi Krantzler

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Down and Out in Silicon Valley

By: Mel Krantzler,Patricia Biondi Krantzler

Like Icarus flying too close to the sun, many once-promising dot.com entrepreneurs have been burned by overweening ambition and come crashing to the ground. Besides the economic wreckage left in the wake of their high-flying dreams there is also a good deal of psychological turmoil. Psychologists Mel Krantzler and his wife Pat, both counselors who have helped hundreds of managers and CEOs of high-tech companies cope with dreams turned to nightmares, expose the shadowy side of Silicon Valley in this revealing book about the personal costs of "success." In addition to being a psychologist, Dr. Krantzler is also a trained economist. His economic expertise, combined with his psychology practice, enables him to uniquely illuminate Silicon Valley's culture from both perspectives. This is the first book to explode the romanticized myth of Silicon Valley, which is still so prevalent in advertising and the media. What you never hear about this Mecca of high-tech culture is that it has one of the highest divorce rates in the world, more children who are psychologically disturbed than in less-affluent areas, almost no affordable decent housing even for those earning $50,000 a year, and widespread alcohol and drug use. What the Krantzlers make clear is that aside from the simple geographical designation, Silicon Valley is the name for a psychological obsession found any place where people believe that instant fame and fortune can be gained through silicon chips and Web sites. This dream nourishes itself on an illusion of power and instant gratification. And like heroin and cocaine, it is highly addictive, promising total happiness, but often ending in disarray and despair. Based on interviews with many Silicon Valley executives who have decided to change their lives to achieve true well-being for themselves and their families, this book concludes with a formula for real success - a well-rounded, balanced, and fully human life.

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Prometheus Books

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161592826X

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The NCIS Collection: Paid in Blood / Blood Evidence / Blood Lines

By: Mel Odom

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The NCIS Collection: Paid in Blood / Blood Evidence / Blood Lines

By: Mel Odom

This collection bundles all 3 titles from Mel Odom’s Military NCIS series into one e-book for a great value! #1 Paid in Blood The death of a fellow NCIS agent in North Carolina leads Will Coburn and his special team of naval crime-scene investigators to discover a drug-and-arms smuggling ring. The investigation leads them to a U.S. military base in South Korea. When a body is stolen from a crime scene, the team discovers that their suspect is not who he seems. Nuclear weapons have gone missing, and it’s a race against time as the NCIS team uncovers the true face of evil. #2 Blood Evidence While investigating the abduction/kidnapping of a marine captain’s teenage daughter, Will Coburn and his team of NCIS agents discover a link to a high-profile murder that took place more than seventeen years ago. As the team investigates, they discover a trail of lies, betrayal, and a political cover-up. Forensics specialist Nita Tomlinson will need a faith deeper than she can imagine as she struggles with the past and a family that she can no longer ignore. #3 Blood Lines Commander Will Coburn’s NCIS team is investigating the carjacking and assault of a young Marine and his wife. All evidence points to Bobby Lee Gant, son of the notorious criminal and suspected international drug smuggler Victor Gant. When NCIS agent Shel McHenry is wounded during a botched arrest, the team rallies around him even as Victor threatens retribution. Meanwhile, in west Texas, Shel’s father, Tyrel McHenry, struggles with his own demons as buried secrets from a war long since fought come to light. The path he chooses will change his—and Shel’s—life forever.

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NavPress

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1496429400

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Identity

By: Mel LeBrun

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Identity

By: Mel LeBrun

This slow-burn thriller set in Moscow will keep you glued to the page as the secrets from April's past begin to unravel. Living as a paramedic in sunny San Diego, April Peterman spends her days saving the lives of others. With a pleasant and cheerful personality, she has no shortage of friends and is known to all as an easy-going and trustworthy person. When a shady ex-boyfriend unexpectedly emerges from her past, however, it raises questions about just who April Peterman really is. His sudden appearance followed by her curiously evasive and volatile reactions to questions, as well as an attempt to disappear, deepens the mystery and threatens a burgeoning relationship with a man whose life she saved while leaving everyone wondering just what she could possibly be running from.

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A Handbook for Yogasana Teachers

The Incorporation of Neuroscience, Physiology, and Anatomy Into the Practice

By: Mel Robin

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A Handbook for Yogasana Teachers

The Incorporation of Neuroscience, Physiology, and Anatomy Into the Practice

By: Mel Robin

An excellent resource for teachers and students of yogasana, medical professionals, and bodywork practitioners, A Handbook for Yogasana Teachers presents novel aspects of physiology and neuroscience as they apply to the practice of yoga. If you have ever wondered why we do yogasana as we do, you will likely find the answers within these pages. Endorsements "A Handbook for Yogasana Teachers provides a lucid blending of Eastern and Western science that helps us understand the human body from both perspectives! It is a major contribution to both medicine and yoga." Rajvi Mehta, editor, Yoga Rahasya, Mumbai "This book is quite obviously the result of extensive thought and effort on the part of the author. It contains a wide range of information, blending present-day anatomy and physiology with knowledge of yoga from ancient texts." Dr. Shirley Telles, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore "There is a paucity of books such as this handbook ... I liked the colorful descriptions and stories interspersed throughout." Lois Steinberg, teacher and therapist, Iyengar Yoga Institute of Champaign-Urbana "The book is unique in its mixture of scientific explanation and practical application ... As a practicing Iyengar teacher with no medical background, I have had little choice but to accept the words of B. K. S. and Geeta Iyengar in their description of the effects and benefits of poses ... I have had no reason to doubt them, but when teaching students with a Western mind, it helps to present them with a 'scientific reason' why." Renata Cardinal, certified Iyengar yoga teacher, Watchung Yoga Arts Center, New Jersey "Mel Robin's labor of love has combined his knowledge of modern anatomy and physiology and traditional yoga beliefs (mostly in the Iyengar tradition) together with personal opinion and analysis based on years of teaching and practice within this tradition. By painstakingly collecting this material together, he has done a great service to the yoga community, especially those with an interest in yoga therapy and the intersection between yoga and Western medicine." Dr. Ruth Gilmore, faculty, Yoga Therapy Centre, London "A Handbook for Yogasana Teachers is useful for yoga teachers and serious yoga students who wish to bridge their understanding of Western and Eastern concepts. It may help practitioners of other Eastern methods of healing find ways to explain what they are doing to Western students or clients. Western doctors who want to understand Eastern healing methods will find the book extremely beneficial." Jessie Thompson, director, the Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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