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The Brush of the Dove's Wings

By: Melody S Deal

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In the fall of 1907, Teddy Roosevelt occupied the oval office, the Cubs won the World Series, the Lusitania made her maiden voyage, and Oklahoma was admitted as the Union’s 46th state. Amidst all this, life in the rural farming community of LaFontaine, Indiana was calm and serene—until it wasn’t. Sarah, the matriarch of the Whitcome clan, leans on her faith in God and draws from her reservoir of wisdom to help her husband, Doctor Ben Adams, their children, and neighbors navigate the triple dramas of mystery, murder, and matrimony. The continuing saga of life in the close-knit small town will have you laughing at the antics of the children and quirky townsfolk while, at times, reaching for a handkerchief to commiserate as they struggle over loss and grief.

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Balboa Press

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ISBN 13

9798765241004

Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

By: Melody Templeton

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Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

By: Melody Templeton

Take the mystery out of effective, fear-free public speaking This latest book in the Demystified series takes theconfusion out of preparing for and delivering speechesand presentations. Public Speaking and PresentationsDemystified walks you step-by-step through the fundamentalsof the subject and provides you withtechniques for effective speaking, avoiding commonerrors, and overcoming stage fright. With these skills,you will feel confident in business and social situationswhen you find yourself in the spotlight.

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272

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McGraw Hill Professional

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ISBN 10

0071601228

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9780071601221

Life Between the Levees

America’s Riverboat Pilots

By: Melody Golding

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Life Between the Levees

America’s Riverboat Pilots

By: Melody Golding

Winner of the Donald T. Wright Award from the the Herman T. Pott National Inland Waterways Library, a special collection of the St. Louis Mercantile Library Life Between the Levees is a chronicle of first-person reflections and folklore from pilots who have dedicated their lives to the river. The stories are as diverse as the storytellers themselves, and the volume is full of drama, suspense, and a way of life a “landlubber” could never imagine. Although waterways and ports in the Mississippi corridor move billions of dollars of products throughout the US and foreign markets, in today's world those who live and work on land have little knowledge of the river and the people who work there. In ten years of interviewing, Melody Golding collected over one hundred personal narratives from men and women who worked and lived on “brown water,” our inland waterways. As photographer, she has taken thousands of photos, of which 130 are included, of the people and boats, and the rivers where they spend their time. The book spans generations of river life—the oldest pilot was born in 1917 and the youngest in 1987—and includes stories from the 1920s to today. The stories begin with the pilots who were “broke in” by early steamboat pilots who were on the river as far back as the late 1800s. The early pilots in this book witnessed the transition from steamboat to diesel boat, while the youngest grew up in the era of GPS and twenty-first-century technology. Among many topics, the pilots reflect movingly on the time spent away from home because of their career, a universal reality for all mariners. As many pilots say when they talk about the river, “I hate her when I’m with her, and I miss her when I’m gone.”

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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ISBN 10

1496822854

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9781496822857

Schaum's Quick Guide to Great Presentations

By: Melody Templeton,Suzanne Sparks Fitzgerald

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Schaum's Quick Guide to Great Presentations

By: Melody Templeton,Suzanne Sparks Fitzgerald

This guide provides all the essential tools for making organized and persuasive oral presentations. YouÕll find exercisesÑfor use alone or in a groupÑto sharpen your skills and build self-confidence. Well-chosen examples illustrate and make memorable the doÕs and donÕts of successful talks and help you avoid common pitfalls. This guide includes tips on dealing with nervousness, and shows you how to use effective body language, visual aids, questions and answers, metaphors and more, to keep your audience excited and ready to remember your key points. Full of tips and techniques that work, this guide will help you look forward to your best, most confident presentations ever!

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McGraw-Hill Education

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0071367861

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9780071367868

River's End

The Inn at Shining Water Series #3

By: Melody Carlson

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River's End

The Inn at Shining Water Series #3

By: Melody Carlson

With brokenness and humility, three generations of women return to their roots to discover who they are and who they are meant to be.

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Abingdon Press

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142671274X

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9781426712746

The Nannies: Friends with Benefits

By: Melody Mayer

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The Nannies: Friends with Benefits

By: Melody Mayer

Poor girls. Lydia is not used to working for her money. But having money? She’s used to that—and lots of it. Now that she’s in La-La Land, Lydia will do whatever it takes to maintain the L.A. lifestyle she was born to have. If it means she has to tell a few little lies to get there, well, a Hollywood girl’s gotta do what a Hollywood girl’s gotta do, right? Rich Boys. Being with Jonathan is playing with fuego. Everything about him spells trouble for Esme, from his trendy hybrid car to his expensive clothes to his so-called ex, Mackenzie. What’s worse is it seems that he wants to keep Esme hidden away, a secret. Doesn’t a guy who likes you want to show you off? Unless you’re just being used. Richer Girls. Anyone who’s anyone will be at Fab, the exclusive party that wraps up L.A.’s fashion week. That’s why Platinum—neurotic music superstar and Kiley’s new boss—is desperate to snag an invite. Kiley has the unlikely power to make it happen . . . or say good-bye to her California summer.

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Delacorte Press

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030743396X

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9780307433961

Writing and Publishing Your Book

A Guide for Experts in Every Field

By: Melody Herr Ph.D.

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Writing and Publishing Your Book

A Guide for Experts in Every Field

By: Melody Herr Ph.D.

Are you ready to write your book? Partner with an experienced publisher, writing coach, and author and find out how to turn your research and scholarship into a book. This book is the next-best-thing to a personal writing coach. Drawing upon her own extensive experience as an author and publisher, Melody Herr guides the reader through every step of the writing and publishing process: constructing a table of contents, preparing a proposal, finding a publisher, negotiating a contract, drafting the manuscript, and marketing the finished product. Throughout, she offers proven strategies for producing a book that highlights its author's authoritative knowledge and writing skills. Unique among writing guides, Writing and Publishing Your Book: A Guide for Experts in Every Field acknowledges the reader's own expertise; speaks to researchers and scholars across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities; and provides information and guidance that will benefit junior authors as well as their more senior colleagues. By following these practical, step-by-step instructions, new authors will more easily liberate their own creativity while avoiding the many pitfalls that mire new writers, thereby maintaining momentum for a successful publication.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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9798216169093

Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

By: Melody Templeton

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Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

By: Melody Templeton

Take the mystery out of effective, fear-free public speaking This latest book in the Demystified series takes the confusion out of preparing for and delivering speeches and presentations. Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified walks you step-by-step through the fundamentals of the subject and provides you with techniques for effective speaking, avoiding common errors, and overcoming stage fright. With these skills, you will feel confident in business and social situations when you find yourself in the spotlight.

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007160121X

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9780071601214

Teaching Reading Strategies in the Primary Grades

Engaging Lessons and Activities that Help Young Students Learn Key Reading Strategies--and Become Independent Readers

By: Bette S. Bergeron,Melody Bradbury-Wolff

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Teaching Reading Strategies in the Primary Grades

Engaging Lessons and Activities that Help Young Students Learn Key Reading Strategies--and Become Independent Readers

By: Bette S. Bergeron,Melody Bradbury-Wolff

A clear and concise guide to teaching reading strategies to young learners.

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Scholastic Inc.

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0439288401

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9780439288408

War on Error

Real Stories of American Muslims

By: Melody Moezzi

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War on Error

Real Stories of American Muslims

By: Melody Moezzi

War on Error brings together the stories of twelve young people, all vastly different but all American, and all Muslim. Their approaches to religion couldn’t be more diverse: from a rapper of Korean and Egyptian descent to a bisexual Sudanese American to a converted white woman from Colorado living in Cairo and wearing the hijab. These individuals, whether they were born to the religion or came to it on their own, have made their own decisions about how observant they’ll be, whether or not to fast, how often to pray, and what to wear. Though each story is unique, each is also seen through the searching eyes of Melody Moezzi, herself an American Muslim of Iranian descent. She finds that the people she interviews are horrified that, in a post-9/11 world, they have seen their religion come to be represented, in the minds of many Americans, by terrorism. These thoughtful and articulate individuals represent the truth about the faith and its adherents who are drawn to the logic, compassion, and tolerance they find in Muslim teachings. Moezzi, ever comfortable with contradiction and nuance, is a likable narrator whose underlying assumption that “faith is greater than dogma” is strengthened as she learns more about her religion and faces her own biases and blind spots. This fresh new voice, combined with the perceptions and experiences of her fellow American Muslims, make for a read that is both illuminating and enjoyable.

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University of Arkansas Press

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1610754506

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Canine and Feline Nutrition

A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals

By: Linda P. Case,Leighann Daristotle,Michael G. Hayek,Melody Foess Raasch

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Canine and Feline Nutrition

A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals

By: Linda P. Case,Leighann Daristotle,Michael G. Hayek,Melody Foess Raasch

How well can you answer pet owners' questions about proper diet and feeding? Canine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd Edition describes the role of nutrition and its effects upon health and wellness and the dietary management of various disorders of dogs and cats. By using the book's cutting-edge research and clinical nutrition information, you'll be able to make recommendations of appropriate pet food and proper feeding guidelines. Pet nutrition experts Linda P. Case, MS, Leighann Daristotle, DVM, PhD, Michael G. Hayek, PhD, and Melody Foess Raasch, DVM, provide complete, head-to-tail coverage and a broad scope of knowledge, so you can help dog and cat owners make sound nutrition and feeding choices to promote their pets' health to prolong their lives. - Tables and boxes provide quick reference to the most important clinical information. - Key points summarize essential information at a glance. - A useful Nutritional Myths and Feeding Practices chapter dispels and corrects common food myths. - New clinical information covers a wide range of emerging nutrition topics including the role of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid families in pet health and disease management. - Coverage of pet food safety and pet food ingredients includes both commercially and home-prepared foods and provides answers to pet owners' questions on these topics. - Completely updated content reflects the latest findings in clinical nutrition research. - Information regarding functional ingredients and dietary supplementation provides a scientifically based rationale for recommending or advising against dietary supplements. - Guidelines for understanding pet food formulations and health claims differentiate between "market-speak" and actual clinical benefits for patients, with practice advice for evaluating and selecting appropriate foods.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323071473

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9780323071475

Schaum's Quick Guide to Great Presentations

By: Melody Templeton,Suzanne Sparks Fitzgerald

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Schaum's Quick Guide to Great Presentations

By: Melody Templeton,Suzanne Sparks Fitzgerald

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Book's by Melody Templeton

The Brush of the Dove's Wings

The Brush of the Dove's Wings

Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

Life Between the Levees

Life Between the Levees

Schaum's Quick Guide to Great Presentations

Schaum's Quick Guide to Great Presentations

River's End

River's End

The Nannies: Friends with Benefits

The Nannies: Friends with Benefits

Writing and Publishing Your Book

Writing and Publishing Your Book

Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

Teaching Reading Strategies in the Primary Grades

Teaching Reading Strategies in the Primary Grades

War on Error

War on Error

Canine and Feline Nutrition

Canine and Feline Nutrition

Schaum's Quick Guide to Great Presentations

Schaum's Quick Guide to Great Presentations

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