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The Officer's Wife

A True Story of Unspeakable Betrayal and Cold-Blooded Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

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The Officer's Wife

A True Story of Unspeakable Betrayal and Cold-Blooded Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

After the murder of her husband, a military wife becomes a fugitive from the law in an attempt to avoid conviction, in this true-crime biography. A man in uniform . . . He was a captain in the US Air Force. She was a psychologist in Fayetteville, North Carolina. On the surface, Marty and Michelle Theer appeared to be the perfect married couple. But no one knew of the double life Michelle was leading. Tired of spending one too many nights apart from Marty who was often away on his flight missions, Michelle turned to the Internet to meet men and relieve her loneliness. But one man stood out among all the rest: former US Army Staff Sergeant John Diamond. A woman in heat . . . The more time Michelle spent with Diamond, the less she wanted to be with her husband. Then on December 17, 2000, Marty was gunned down outside of Michelle’s office building. Suspicion first turned to Diamond, and she watched him take the fall for a murder she had masterminded. When authorities went after her, Michelle vanished. For months, federal marshals hunted desperately for Michelle, who had resorted to plastic surgery to avoid the law. In 2002, authorities finally captured her. A case that shocked the American military community . . . For three months, a jury would hear graphic testimony delving into the sordid details of Michelle’s swinging sex life as the happy veneer of the Theers’s marriage was quickly peeled away. But when it came time to decide Michelle Theer’s fate, her own shocking actions would finally seal her doom . . . Please note: This ebook edition does not contain the photos found in the print edition.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1429904321

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Killer Bodies

A Glamorous Bodybuilding Couple, a Love Triangle, and a Brutal Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

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Killer Bodies

A Glamorous Bodybuilding Couple, a Love Triangle, and a Brutal Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

Recounts the truth behind the brutal murder of Melissa James, the personal assistant to celebrity bodybuilders Craig Titus and his wife, Kelly Ryan, and the arrest of Titus and Ryan for the crime.

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Macmillan

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0312942028

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9780312942021

If I Die...

A True Story of Obsessive Love, Uncontrollable Greed, and Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

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If I Die...

A True Story of Obsessive Love, Uncontrollable Greed, and Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

He'd been shot in the head, decapitated, and set on fire. Who could have turned on the real-estate ace with such bloodthirsty fury? Even before the remains were found, circumstantial evidence was building against Rudin's 52-year-old wife, Margaret, who stood to inherit a handsome share of her husband's fortune. Rudin's friends also suspected Margaret, and the victim has thought that his wife was trying to poison him when he was alive. Then a chilling caveat was discovered in Rudin's living trust: should he die under violent circumstances, an investigation should be conducted. By the time authorities closed in on Margaret Rudin she'd disappeared. It would take two and a half years to hunt the Black Widow down, and to discover the secrets at the heart of poisonous marriage... Now, reporter Michael Fleeman delivers a startling glimpse into the mind of a woman who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted. Fleeman also details the relentless pursuit of justice that would lead authorities from the glamorous facade of Las Vegas to a squalid apartment on the outskirts of Boston, to hold the remorseless wife accountable for her shocking crimes.

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Macmillan

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1429904291

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Killer Bodies

A Glamorous Bodybuilding Couple, a Love Triangle, and a Brutal Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

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Killer Bodies

A Glamorous Bodybuilding Couple, a Love Triangle, and a Brutal Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

Recounts the truth behind the brutal murder of Melissa James, the personal assistant to celebrity bodybuilders Craig Titus and his wife, Kelly Ryan, and the arrest of Titus and Ryan for the crime.

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How to Survive Anything

The Ultimate Readiness Guide [Includes a section on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other pandemics]

By: Michael Fleeman

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How to Survive Anything

The Ultimate Readiness Guide [Includes a section on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other pandemics]

By: Michael Fleeman

As we have learned with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a major disaster can strike anywhere, anytime, and in any form. Survival depends as much on what we know as what we do. Learn the skills you need to survive. This book explores everything that man and Mother Nature can unleash, from hurricanes to blizzards, shark attacks to plane crashes, even mass shootings, nuclear assault, and pandemics. With practical advice from leading experts, how-to tips and important tasks to do right now, plus real-life stories from people who endured catastrophe and lived to tell about it, this book is a comprehensive guide on what to do before, during and after disaster. Owning this book could mean the difference between life and losing it all.

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Centennial Books

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1951274296

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The Black Widower

A Beautiful Doctor, Her Seemingly Perfect Husband and a Chilling Death

By: Michael Fleeman

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The Black Widower

A Beautiful Doctor, Her Seemingly Perfect Husband and a Chilling Death

By: Michael Fleeman

Follows the true story of a husband whose second wife's tragic accident was later ruled a homicide once evidence was discovered that he had a hand in the death of his first wife as well.

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St. Martin's True Crime

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1250078865

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Seduced by Evil

The True Story of a Gorgeous Stripper-Turned-Suburban-Mom, Her Secret Past, and a Ruthless Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

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Seduced by Evil

The True Story of a Gorgeous Stripper-Turned-Suburban-Mom, Her Secret Past, and a Ruthless Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

Describes how stripper-turned-suburban mom Mechele Hughes Linehan's sordid past was exposed when authorities found enough evidence to charge her and an alleged accomplice with the murder of her ex-fiance, and discusses the crime.

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031238176X

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Advances in Telephone Survey Methodology

By: James M. Lepkowski,N. Clyde Tucker,J. Michael Brick,Edith D. de Leeuw,Lilli Japec,Paul J. Lavrakas,Michael W. Link,Roberta L. Sangster

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Advances in Telephone Survey Methodology

By: James M. Lepkowski,N. Clyde Tucker,J. Michael Brick,Edith D. de Leeuw,Lilli Japec,Paul J. Lavrakas,Michael W. Link,Roberta L. Sangster

A complete and comprehensive collaboration providing insight on future approaches to telephone survey methodology Over the past fifteen years, advances in technology have transformed the field of survey methodology, from how interviews are conducted to the management and analysis of compiled data. Advances in Telephone Survey Methodology is an all—encompassing and authoritative resource that presents a theoretical, methodological, and statistical treatment of current practices while also establishing a discussion on how state—of—the—art developments in telecommunications have and will continue to revolutionize the telephone survey process. Seventy—five prominent international researchers and practitioners from government, academic, and private sectors have collaborated on this pioneering volume to discuss basic survey techniques and introduce the future directions of the telephone survey. Concepts and findings are organized in four parts—sampling and estimation, data collection, operations, and nonresponse—equipping the reader with the needed practical applications to approach issues such as choice of target population, sample design, questionnaire construction, interviewing training, and measurement error. The book also introduces important topics that have been overlooked in previous literature, including: The impact of mobile telephones on telephone surveys and the rising presence of mobile—only households worldwide The design and construction of questionnaires using Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) software The emerging use of wireless communication and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) versus the telephone Methods for measuring and improving interviewer performance and productivity Privacy, confidentiality, and respondent burden as main factors in telephone survey nonresponse Procedures for the adjustment of nonresponse in telephone surveys In—depth reviews of the literature presented along with a full bibliography, assembled from references throughout the world Advances in Telephone Survey Methodology is an indispensable reference for survey researchers and practitioners in almost any discipline involving research methods such as sociology, social psychology, survey methodology, and statistics. This book also serves as an excellent text for courses and seminars on survey methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470173394

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The Black Widower

A Beautiful Doctor, Her Seemingly Perfect Husband and a Chilling Death

By: Michael Fleeman

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The Black Widower

A Beautiful Doctor, Her Seemingly Perfect Husband and a Chilling Death

By: Michael Fleeman

Follows the true story of a husband whose second wife's tragic accident was later ruled a homicide once evidence was discovered that he had a hand in the death of his first wife as well.

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St. Martin's True Crime

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The Stranger in My Bed

The True Story of Marriage, Murder, and the Body in the Box

By: Michael Fleeman

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The Stranger in My Bed

The True Story of Marriage, Murder, and the Body in the Box

By: Michael Fleeman

The Stranger in My Bed from journalist Michael Fleeman presents the chilling true story of one woman who escaped the deadly hold of the killer she loved and married; and of the grieving families of his victims who banded together after nearly thirty years to prove that justice never forgets. Or forgives. He Found New Brides To Love Him- All Diane Bertalan really knew of her new husband, John, was that he was a widower, he lavished her with gifts, and he preferred to keep his past a secret. What she didn't know was that the FBI had been watching him for years. In the Fall of 2000, she found out why-it was a crime that had been haunting authorities for decades. They called it the mystery of the Lady in the Box. Fifteen Years Later, Police Found The Remains... A decaying body that had been left along an Indiana roadside ditch in 1980 had finally been identified as Janice Hartman. In 1974, the Ohio woman had been reported missing by her estranged husband...John David Smith. The gruesome discovery was only the beginning of Diane Smith's brutal awakening--for Hartman was only the first of Smith's wives to have vanished off the face of the earth.

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1429904305

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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

Violent No More

Helping Men End Domestic Abuse

By: Michael Paymar

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Violent No More

Helping Men End Domestic Abuse

By: Michael Paymar

The book speaks directly to men who have been abusive, taking them step-by-step from recognizing their abusive behaviors, through facing their own rage, fear, and insecurities, to learning how to interact with an intimate partner without being abusive. Abuse counselor Michael Paymar shows how they can move beyond abusive behavior to lead healthy, loving, nonviolent lives.

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Hunter House

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0897932684

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9780897932684

Muhammad Ali

The Making of an Icon

By: Michael Ezra

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Muhammad Ali

The Making of an Icon

By: Michael Ezra

A look at the commercial intrigue that surrounds Muhammad Ali in and out of the ring.

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Temple University Press

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1592136613

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Deadly Mistress

A True Story of Marriage, Betrayal and Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

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Deadly Mistress

A True Story of Marriage, Betrayal and Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

LOVE GONE BAD. MURDER GONE WRONG. West Coast doctor Kenneth Stahl would do anything to free himself from his wife Carolyn. Then Adriana Vasco—Kenneth's former receptionist and mistress of nine years—obliged by introducing him to ex-con Dennis Earl Godley. The deal was set. Godley would murder Carolyn for thirty-thousand dollars. On the day after her 44th birthday, the trusting victim was lured to a lonely stretch of road. The deadly rendezvous took a shocking turn. Not only was Carolyn gunned down with a .357 Magnum, but Kenneth would also be killed. The hit man's getaway driver was the other woman, Adriana Vasco. In a sensational trial, a tangled web of lies, sex, and betrayal unfolded as Adriana and Dennis turned against each other...and Michael Fleeman tells the whole shocking story in his true crime book Deadly Mistress.

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1429904283

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The Officer's Wife

A True Story of Unspeakable Betrayal and Cold-Blooded Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

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The Officer's Wife

A True Story of Unspeakable Betrayal and Cold-Blooded Murder

By: Michael Fleeman

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1429904321

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Over the Edge

A True Story of Marriage, Money and a Shocking Death

By: Michael Fleeman

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Over the Edge

A True Story of Marriage, Money and a Shocking Death

By: Michael Fleeman

***Please note: This ebook edition does not contain the photos found in the print edition.*** He Called It A Tragic Accident. On a May evening in 1998, the idyllic marriage of wealthy Lake Tahoe couple Peter and Rinette Bergna ended in a crush of metal as their truck plunged 800 feet down a Sierra-Nevada mountainside. Peter was thrown from the vehicle and lived. Rinette, strapped in her seat, died on impact. In time, the grieving widower would meet a new woman, and put the tragic past behind him. Two-and-a-half years later, his life took another fateful turn... Authorities Called It A Crime. Bergna, esteemed art appraiser and son of one of California's most prominent attorneys, was indicted for the murder of his wife. Was Rinette's death really an accident-or deliberate homicide to free a controlling killer from a financially and emotionally trying marriage? The contradictory twists and turns of the case resulted in a hung jury. But it was the second trial that would yield even more surprises as a divided community waited for the final stunning verdict.

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St. Martin's Paperbacks

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1429904313

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Summary Execution

The Seattle Assassinations of Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes

By: Michael Withey

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Summary Execution

The Seattle Assassinations of Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes

By: Michael Withey

“An incredible true story that reads like an international crime thriller.”—Steve Jackson, New York Times bestselling author On June 1, 1981, two young activists, Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes, were murdered in Seattle in what was made to appear like a gang slaying. But the victims’ families and friends suspected they were considered a threat to the dictatorship of Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his regime’s relationship to the United States. In Summary Execution, attorney and author Michael Withey describes his ten-year battle for justice for Domingo and Viernes that he fought because “They killed my friends.” Follow along as he embarks on a long and dangerous investigation and into the courtroom to obtain convictions of three hitmen, and then prove in U.S. federal court that Marcos was behind the assassinations. If so, it would be the first time in U.S. history that a foreign head of state would be held liable for the murder of American citizens on U.S. soil. However, to accomplish this Withey and his legal team, working with the victims’ families and friends, would have to overcome numerous obstacles including exposing the perjured eyewitness testimony of an FBI informant, uncovering the brutal murder of an accomplice who was being sought to turn state’s evidence, and working around the failure by local authorities to prosecute the Marcos operative who planned the murders. “Remarkable . . . The story has so many twists—as well as amazing turns—that prove the point that conspiracy theories aren’t necessarily fiction.”—Eric Nalder, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist

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WildBlue Press

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1947290363

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9781947290365

Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology

By: Steven L. Stockham,Michael A. Scott

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Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology

By: Steven L. Stockham,Michael A. Scott

This book provides in-depth information about common clinical laboratory assays that are used to evaluate domestic mammals, including what assays measure, sample or assay conditions that affect results, and what results indicate about the physiologic or pathologic state of a patient. Whenever possible, diseases and conditions are grouped by common mechanisms or processes to promote a conceptual understanding of laboratory data that can be generally applied across many species. New to the second edition are additional disorders, diagnostic tests, illustrations, images, references, and pathophysiologic explanations. This text has proven valuable to students and veterinarians wanting a fundamental understanding of veterinary clinical pathology.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118686071

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Clinical Immunology of the Dog and Cat

By: Michael Day

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Clinical Immunology of the Dog and Cat

By: Michael Day

This second edition of a bestseller details the manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of immune-related disease in the dog and cat. It is illustrated throughout in full color, to show and explain to the reader as clearly as possible the complicated principles of disease and immunodiagnostic tests, supported by clinical cases, gross and histopatho

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CRC Press

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184076631X

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Florida's Dark Chapters

The Violent, Unsavory and Sometimes Bizarre History of the Sunshine State

By: Michael G. Hall

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Florida's Dark Chapters

The Violent, Unsavory and Sometimes Bizarre History of the Sunshine State

By: Michael G. Hall

Anyone who has ever traveled to Florida immediately assumes they've got the state figured out. It usually involves the common tropes we see splashed across news and social media: Disney, Miami, alligators, heat, retirees and weird people. As a result, very few people try to dig any deeper. This book explores the darkest parts of Florida's past. These stories, told out in sequential order and broken down by theme, contain everything that has come to make up the Sunshine State: from the surprising, to the weird, to the horrifying, and, in some cases, inspiring. Topics covered include Florida in the Age of Exploration, pirates, Spanish colonialism, the Seminole Wars, slavery and race relations during the Civil War, Prohibition, segregation, disco and drugs, serial killers, economic ruin, urbanism, and Florida in the age of DeSantis.

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McFarland

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1476651787

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Not Fit for a Dog!

The Truth About Manufactured Dog and Cat Food

By: Dr. Michael W. Fox

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Not Fit for a Dog!

The Truth About Manufactured Dog and Cat Food

By: Dr. Michael W. Fox

Highlighting the dangers of modern pet food--how it is unbalanced, creates addiction, and often contains ingredients that can literally poison your pet, this book destroys the myths propounded by pet food companies that human food is bad for pets, and that natural food diets are unsafe. Three veterinarians share their expertise and scientific evidence, providing an in-depth appraisal of the pet food industry and what people are feeding to their cats and dogs. This revolutionary book teaches how to read pet food labels and what ingredients to avoid, how to save on pet bills by preventing diet-related disease in pets, why veterinarians are often ignorant of the health effects of manufactured pet food, how a change in diet can cure many diet-related illnesses, and why organic farming practices and suppliers can be the best choice for pets. Armed with this information, people will be able to provide a better and healthier life for their animals.

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Linden Publishing

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1610351517

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Lincolnshire Mill Families

By: Michael Watson

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Lincolnshire Mill Families

By: Michael Watson

An account of some 18th & 19th century Lincolnshire mill families featuring the mills of Cleethorpes, Saltfleet, Caistor, Grebby, Tetford, Halton Holegate, Donnington on Bain, Hogsthorpe and others.

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Lulu.com

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1326940201

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Children Going Home

The Re-unification of Families

By: Roger Bullock,Daniel Gooch,Michael Little

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Children Going Home

The Re-unification of Families

By: Roger Bullock,Daniel Gooch,Michael Little

First published in 1998, this Darlington child care study looks at the return experiences of children looked after by local authorities. It shows that although the great majority of children go back to their families and home communities, little is known about the process. How can professionals and carers make the transition as easy as possible? The book takes forward ideas first reported in the Dartmouth publication, going home: The return of children separated from their families and tested in subsequent research. It charts patterns of separation and return, considers the experiences of those involved and highlights factors associated with the likelihood of return and its success. Because the factors described in the earlier research have since been confirmed in a blind prospective study they are among the most robust indicators available.

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Routledge

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0429867352

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The Pretended Asian

George Psalmanazar's Eighteenth-century Formosan Hoax

By: Michael Keevak

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The Pretended Asian

George Psalmanazar's Eighteenth-century Formosan Hoax

By: Michael Keevak

The Pretended Asian also traces Psalmanazar's later career as a Grub Street hack writer and how his lifelong refusal to reveal his real identity - even after Europeans stopped believing he was a native of Formosa - may have rendered Psalmanazar a permanent outsider."--BOOK JACKET.

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Wayne State University Press

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081433198X

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Isaac C. Parker

Federal Justice on the Frontier

By: Michael J. Brodhead

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Isaac C. Parker

Federal Justice on the Frontier

By: Michael J. Brodhead

The legend of "hanging judge" Isaac C. Parker is re-examined, looking past his penchant for executions to reveal the true legacy of his tenure as U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas and nearby Indian Territory. (Biography)

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806135271

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Staying Alive

How to Act Fast and Survive Deadly Encounters

By: Safe Havens International Inc,,Michael Dorn,Sonayia Shepherd,Steve Satterly,Chris Dorn

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Staying Alive

How to Act Fast and Survive Deadly Encounters

By: Safe Havens International Inc,,Michael Dorn,Sonayia Shepherd,Steve Satterly,Chris Dorn

The Boston Marathon; Sandy Hook Elementary School; the Aurora, Colorado movie theater; Columbine High School—sadly, most Americans are very familiar with these names and the tragic events that took place at each event or location. Mass shootings, home invasions, and other attacks on the general public are no longer the rare exception they were decades ago. No one wants to feel like a potential victim in their own neighborhood, but what can the average person do to stay safe? The authors of Staying Alive: How to Act Fast and Survive Deadly Encounters give us the answer to that question. Inside, they take the successful strategies that have been used to avert planned school shootings, bombings, and other deadly events and demonstrate how those techniques can be utilized by the average person. The powerful and potentially life-saving information in this book includes: An honest look at the myths and truths surrounding mass casualty events Proven strategies for surviving violent incidents in malls, movie theaters, places of worship, and at home Safety concepts that can be applied to fires, medical emergencies, tornadoes, car accidents, and other hazards With an in-depth look at mass casualty attacks across the centuries—including the earliest recorded incident in 1764 in Western Pennsylvania, a vivid review of case studies to help readers fine tune how they prepare for life and death situations, techniques for improving crisis response, and much more, Staying Alive offers everything the average person needs to know in order respond to, and recover from, a crisis. An ideal reference for school teachers, parents, security personnel, and all others responsible for the care and safety of others.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1438092725

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The Fortunes of Francis Barber

The True Story of the Jamaican Slave Who Became Samuel Johnson's Heir

By: Michael Bundock

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The Fortunes of Francis Barber

The True Story of the Jamaican Slave Who Became Samuel Johnson's Heir

By: Michael Bundock

This compelling book chronicles a young boy’s journey from the horrors of Jamaican slavery to the heart of London’s literary world, and reveals the unlikely friendship that changed his life. Francis Barber, born in Jamaica, was brought to London by his owner in 1750 and became a servant in the household of the renowned Dr. Samuel Johnson. Although Barber left London for a time and served in the British navy during the Seven Years’ War, he later returned to Johnson’s employ. A fascinating reversal took place in the relationship between the two men as Johnson’s health declined and the older man came to rely more and more upon his now educated and devoted companion. When Johnson died he left the bulk of his estate to Barber, a generous (and at the time scandalous) legacy, and a testament to the depth of their friendship. There were thousands of black Britons in the eighteenth century, but few accounts of their lives exist. In uncovering Francis Barber’s story, this book not only provides insights into his life and Samuel Johnson’s but also opens a window onto London when slaves had yet to win their freedom.

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0300213905

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Shakespeare and the Eighteenth Century

By: Michael Caines

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Shakespeare and the Eighteenth Century

By: Michael Caines

OXFORD SHAKESPEARE TOPICS General Editors: Peter Holland and Stanley Wells Oxford Shakespeare Topics provide students and teachers with short books on important aspects of Shakespeare criticism and scholarship. Each book is written by an authority in its field, and combines accessible style with original discussion of its subject. This book considers the impact and influence of Shakespeare on writing of the eighteenth century, and also how eighteenth-century Shakespeare scholarship influenced how we read Shakespeare today. The most influential English actor of the eighteenth century, David Garrick, could hail Shakespeare as 'the god of our idolatry', yet perform an adaptation of King Lear with a happy ending, add a dying speech to Macbeth, and remove the puns from Romeo and Juliet. Garrick's friend Samuel Johnson thought of Shakespeare as 'above all writers, at least above all modern writers, the poet of nature'. Voltaire thought he was a sublime genius without taste. The Bluestocking Elizabeth Montagu, meanwhile, could be found arguing with Johnson's biographer James Boswell over whether Shakespeare or Milton was the greater poet. Shakespeare and the Eighteenth Century traces the course of a many-faceted metamorphosis. Drawing on fresh research as well as the most recent scholarship in the field, it argues that the story of Shakespeare in the eighteenth century has become a significant 'subplot' in later scholarship, made up of great debates about how to read Shakespeare and how to rank him among the great English writers, how to perform his plays and how to edit the texts of those plays. This book surveys the critical and creative responses of actors and audiences, literary critics and textual editors, painters and philosophes to Shakespeare's works, while also suggesting how the Shakespeare of the theatre influenced the Shakespeare of the study, and how other, less straightforward interactions combined to bring about this sea-change in English cultural life. It speaks of the crucial role of Shakespeare in eighteenth-century culture, and the importance of that culture's absorption of Shakespeare for subsequent generations. This is a book about what the eighteenth century did to Shakespeare - and vice versa.

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