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Thresholds

By: Nina Kiriki Hoffman

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Maya's family has just moved from Idaho to Spores Ferry, Oregon. She?s nervous about starting middle school and making new friends, but soon that's the last thing on her mind. First, a fairy flies into her room. Then it turns out that the kids in the apartment building next door do magic, and their basement is full of portals to other worlds. She's bursting with new experiences and delight . . . and secrets, because she can't breathe a word to her family, not even when she winds up taking care of an alien! Imagine the family in Ingrid Law's Savvy seen through the eyes of a young Ray Bradbury. Cross the Threshold!

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1101442387

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The Ethical Foundations of Postmodernity

By: Nina Michaela von Dahlern,Nina Michaela Von Dahlern

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The Ethical Foundations of Postmodernity

By: Nina Michaela von Dahlern,Nina Michaela Von Dahlern

A (re-)turn to ethics, which began in the 1980s and 1990s and is still predominant today, has been ascribed to literary studies and theory. In this book theoretical issues within ethics are discussed based on the examples of literary analyses. The authors examined are Margaret Atwood, Jeffrey Eugenides, and Robert M. Pirsig. The main questions concern the foundation on which ethical concepts are based, and the way in which such concepts function. These topics are evidently connected to matters of human concepts and human nature in general, which are understood to be fundamentally communicative. Contrary to popular conclusions of relativity, the need for a realist foundation of ethics - implying universal validity - will be revealed. It is not only possible, but also necessary to develop such an idea of ethics within a postmodern relativist framework. A communicative foundationalist ethics will thus be designed. With regard to literature an increasing emergence of first-person narrative can be witnessed in addition to a new focus on a realist and more mimetic style after a peak of pluralist conceptions at the end of the twentieth and the beginning of the twenty-first centuries. The analysis of such narrative situations will reveal the significance of the narrative generation of individual personalities for an understanding of ethical questions. The conflict between relativist and realist points of view centers on the postmodern critique of the individual. The study of the literary generation of individuals will elucidate means of confronting this critique. The theoretical background includes the poststructuralist and communicative concepts of Judith Butler and Seyla Benhabib as well as Ernst Tugendhat's analytical approach. Nina von Dahlern studied English language and literature, philosophy, sociology, and educational sciences at the Universities of Hamburg and Heidelberg. This book is based on her Ph.D. thesis.

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3867418705

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9783867418706

White Horse

Manuscript Found in Upper Bay

By: Anna-Nina G. Kovalenko

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White Horse

Manuscript Found in Upper Bay

By: Anna-Nina G. Kovalenko

This work is about the motherly beginning of all earthy, about spiritual origin of humanof a specific person, a woman. Heroine nicknamed Dove, sent to Earth of our time by Morena, the goddess of death and fertility. Dove lives among ordinary people, working, suffering, losing, loving, and tolerating. And finally she returns to the kingdom of Morena riding on a white horse, which was given to her for a worthy mission on Earth, and in the company of the child, whose name is associated with a particular object of the global hunt.

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Trafford Publishing

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149077386X

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9781490773865

What I Told My Daughter

Lessons from Leaders on Raising the Next Generation of Empowered Women

By: Nina Tassler

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What I Told My Daughter

Lessons from Leaders on Raising the Next Generation of Empowered Women

By: Nina Tassler

A "diverse group of women--from Madeleine Albright To Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from Dr. Susan Love to Whoopi Goldberg and more...reflect on the best advice and counsel they have given their daughters either by example, throughout their lives, or in character-building, teachable moments between parent and child."--Book jacket.

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Simon and Schuster

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1476734682

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Meeting

By: Nina Kiriki Hoffman

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Meeting

By: Nina Kiriki Hoffman

When Maya Andersen and her family moved to Spores Ferry, Oregon, they didn't know there'd be magic right next door. Their new neighbors in the Janus House Apartments all have unusual powers, and the basement is a Grand Central Station to other worlds. Maya and her alien companion, Rimi, are learning how to live together and how to keep their secret-which becomes a lot harder as they help the Janus Housers track down the Krithi, the race who snatched Rimi from her home planet in an attempt to rule the universe.

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1101529342

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9781101529348

The Vampire Megapack

27 Modern and Classic Vampire Stories

By: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Nina Kiriki Hoffman

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The Vampire Megapack

27 Modern and Classic Vampire Stories

By: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Nina Kiriki Hoffman

The Vampire Megapack collection 27 tales of vampires! Authors represented included Bram Stoker, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Darrell Schweitzer, Lawrence Watt-Evans, and many more. The complete contents are: "Mrs. Amworth," by E. F. Benson "Lost Epiphany," by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro "Weeping Willow," by T. A. Bradley "The Greater Thirst," by Marilyn “Mattie” Brahen "Clarimonde," by Theophile Gautier "Waiting for the Hunger,” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman "Kvetchula," by Darrell Schweitzer "A Vampire," by Luigi Capuana "Omega," by Jason Andrew "Accommodation," by Michael R. Collings "The Art of the Smile," by John Gregory Betancourt "Renfield’s Syndrome," by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro "The Pimp," by Lawrence Watt-Evans "Runaway," by Darrell Schweitzer "Sympathy for Vampires," by John Gregory Betancourt "The Secret of Kralitz," by Henry Kuttner "The Fourth Horseman," by Peter Darbyshire "Cravat of the Damned," by Zach Bartlett "Help Wanted," by Michael McCarty and Terrie Leigh Relf "Siren Song," by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro "An Authenticated Vampire Story," by Franz Hartmann "Dracula’s New Dress," by Ray Cluley "Dracula’s Guest," by Bram Stoker "The Bats," by David Anderson "The Room in the Tower," by E. F. Benson And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Megapack" to see other volumes in this series, from westerns to science fiction to ghost stories to mysteries...and many more!

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Wildside Press LLC

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1434449076

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Romantic Times: Vegas: Book 1

By: Heather Graham,Lance Taubold,Richard Devin,Doris Parmett,Jennifer St. Giles, Kimberly Cates , Tara Nina ,Ed DeAngelis , Rebecca Paisley

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Romantic Times: Vegas: Book 1

By: Heather Graham,Lance Taubold,Richard Devin,Doris Parmett,Jennifer St. Giles, Kimberly Cates , Tara Nina ,Ed DeAngelis , Rebecca Paisley

The Excelsior Hotel and Casino. Built in Las Vegas in 1960 by mobster Louis “The Lip” LaFica. For decades the towering hotel has been the subject of incredible stories and rumors that have kept it in the public eye the world around. Why have so many lovers been mysteriously, magically, magnetically drawn to this magnificent edifice? And why now have so many bestselling authors at last come together to reveal the adventures of these lovers who have stayed at the glorious Excelsior?

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Invoke Books

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0692667199

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Lost to Found in 90 Days: Your Journey to Self-Discovery and Ultimate Happiness

By: Rachel Adams Lee,Nina Rowan Heller

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Lost to Found in 90 Days: Your Journey to Self-Discovery and Ultimate Happiness

By: Rachel Adams Lee,Nina Rowan Heller

Imagine this: You wake up before your alarm clock, inhale a deep breath of gratitude and know that the most amazing day is ahead of you. You are passionately working your dream career and spending time with people who build you up and have goals just as big as yours. You are surrounded by amazing family and friends and have even found space in your day to steal some "me" time. Your body is in peak physical condition and everyone tells you that you have never looked better! It doesn't take a magic pill, a horrible diet, or a storybook romance to make you feel completely fulfilled. The power to change your life today is within YOU! Lost to Found in 90 Days: Your Journey to Self-Discovery and Ultimate Happiness Rachel Adams, top-selling real estate agent, and Nina Rowan Heller, health and fitness expert, teamed up to create this powerful 90 Day Program for self-transformation. You'll find these personal-advice powerhouses to be warm, sympathetic, and poised to help you. This is more than just a book. At the end of each chapter you'll find workbook exercises, which are designed to be interactive and personalized. Work on your personal development anywhere, anytime! Lost to Found provides a step by step process to rise above what's been holding you back and catapult you to the life of your dreams! *This book is sold separately as one part of the L2F90 Program. Also included in the full L2F90 Program: 12 Weekly Inspirational Guidance Videos, Exclusive Online Community, Custom Mobile App, 90 Day Facebook Challenge Group, Sporty T-shirt, and other tools to help you change your life in 90 days.

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1519733283

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Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology E-Book

Principles and Practice

By: Kenneth F. Swaiman,Stephen Ashwal,Donna M Ferriero,Nina F Schor,Richard S. Finkel,Andrea L. Gropman,Phillip L Pearl

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Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology E-Book

Principles and Practice

By: Kenneth F. Swaiman,Stephen Ashwal,Donna M Ferriero,Nina F Schor,Richard S. Finkel,Andrea L. Gropman,Phillip L Pearl

Since 1975, Dr. Kenneth Swaiman's classic text has been the reference of choice for authoritative guidance in pediatric neurology, and the 6th Edition continues this tradition of excellence with thorough revisions that bring you fully up to date with all that's new in the field. Five new sections, 62 new chapters, 4 new editors, and a reconfigured format make this a comprehensive and clearly-written resource for the experienced clinician as well as the physician-in-training. - Nearly 3,000 line drawings, photographs, tables, and boxes highlight the text, clarify key concepts, and make it easy to find information quickly.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323374816

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9780323374811

Crier's War

By: Nina Varela

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Crier's War

By: Nina Varela

From debut author Nina Varela comes the first book in a richly imagined epic fantasy duology about an impossible love between two girls—one human, one Made—whose romance could be the beginning of a revolution. Perfect for fans of Marie Rutkoski’s The Winner’s Curse as well as Game of Thrones and Westworld. After the War of Kinds ravaged the kingdom of Rabu, the Automae, designed to be the playthings of royals, usurped their owners’ estates and bent the human race to their will. Now Ayla, a human servant rising in the ranks at the House of the Sovereign, dreams of avenging her family’s death…by killing the sovereign’s daughter, Lady Crier. Crier was Made to be beautiful, flawless, and to carry on her father’s legacy. But that was before her betrothal to the enigmatic Scyre Kinok, before she discovered her father isn’t the benevolent king she once admired, and most importantly, before she met Ayla. Now, with growing human unrest across the land, pressures from a foreign queen, and an evil new leader on the rise, Crier and Ayla find there may be only one path to love: war.

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HarperCollins

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0062823965

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Someone in Time

Tales of Time-Crossed Romance

By: Nina Allan,Zen Cho,Rowan Coleman,Jeffrey Ford,Sarah Gailey,Theodora Goss,Elizabeth Hand,Alix E. Harrow,Ellen Klages,Lavanya Lakshminarayan,Margo Lanagan,Seanan McGuire,Sam J. Miller,Sameem Siddiqui,Catherynne M. Valente,Carrie Vaughn

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Someone in Time

Tales of Time-Crossed Romance

Even time travel can’t unravel love Time-travel is a way for writers to play with history and imagine different futures – for better, or worse. When romance is thrown into the mix, time-travel becomes a passionate tool, or heart-breaking weapon. A time agent in the 22nd century puts their whole mission at risk when they fall in love with the wrong person. No matter which part of history a man visits, he cannot not escape his ex. A woman is desperately in love with the time-space continuum, but it doesn’t love her back. As time passes and falls apart, a time-traveller must say goodbye to their soulmate. With stories from best-selling and award-winning authors such as Seanan McGuire, Alix E. Harrow and Nina Allan, this anthology gives a taste for the rich treasure trove of stories we can imagine with love, loss and reunion across time and space. Including stories by: Alix E. Harrow, Zen Cho, Seanan McGuire, Sarah Gailey, Jeffrey Ford, Nina Allan, Elizabeth Hand, Lavanya Lakshminarayan, Catherynne M. Valente, Sam J. Miller, Rowan Coleman, Margo Lanagan, Sameem Siddiqui, Theodora Goss, Carrie Vaughn, Ellen Klages

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Rebellion Publishing Ltd

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1786183390

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Economic Sociology of Work

By: Nina Bandelj

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Economic Sociology of Work

By: Nina Bandelj

Economic sociology is a vibrant area of research investigating how social structures, power allocations and cultural understandings shape the production, consumption, distribution and exchange of goods and services. This title intends to apply the economic sociology perspective to issues of work broadly defined.

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Emerald Group Publishing

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1848553692

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9781848553699

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics E-Book

By: Robert M. Kliegman,Bonita F. Stanton,Joseph St. Geme,Nina F Schor

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Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics E-Book

By: Robert M. Kliegman,Bonita F. Stanton,Joseph St. Geme,Nina F Schor

After more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. Embracing the new advances in science as well as the time-honored art of pediatric practice, this classic reference provides the essential information that practitioners and other care providers involved in pediatric health care throughout the world need to understand to effectively address the enormous range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems that our children and youth may face. Brand-new chapters and comprehensive revisions throughout ensure that you have the most recent information on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases based on the latest recommendations and methodologies. Form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible using evidence-based medicine and astute clinical experiences from leading international authors—many new to this edition. A NEW layout provides superior portability and exceptional ease of use. Gain a more complete perspective. Along with a broader emphasis on imaging and molecular diagnoses and updated references, the new edition includes an increased focus on international issues to ensure relevance in pediatrics practice throughout the world. Effectively apply the latest techniques and approaches with complete updates throughout 35 new chapters, including: Innovations in Addressing Child Health and Survival in Low Income Settings; Developmental Domains and Theories of Cognition; The Reggio Emilia Educational Approach Catatonia ; Refeeding Syndrome; Altitude-associated Illness; Genetic Approaches to Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases; Healthcare−Associated Infections; Intrapartum and Peripartum Infections; Bath salts and other drugs of abuse; Small Fiber Polyneuropathy; Microbiome; Kingella kingae; Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalomyopathy; Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Plagiocephaly; CNS Vasculitis; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture; and Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury. Recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic and acquired conditions more effectively. A new Rehabilitation section with 10 new chapters, including: Evaluation of the Child for Rehabilitative Services; Severe Traumatic Brain Injury; Spinal Cord Injury and Autonomic Crisis Management; Spasticity; Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy; Traumatic and Sports-Related Injuries; Meningomyelocele; Health and Wellness for Children with Disabilities. Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease.

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0323263526

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9780323263528

Bearing Witness

A Resource Guide to Literature, Poetry, Art, Music, and Videos by Holocaust Victims and Survivors

By: Philip Rosen,Nina Apfelbaum

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Bearing Witness

A Resource Guide to Literature, Poetry, Art, Music, and Videos by Holocaust Victims and Survivors

By: Philip Rosen,Nina Apfelbaum

This resource guide will help readers locate over 800 first-person accounts, fiction, poetry, art interpretations, and music by Holocaust victims and survivors, as well as videos relating the testimony and experiences of Holocaust survivors. In addition to the few well-known writers, artists, and musicians whose work so eloquently captures their experience during the Holocaust, this guide will introduce the reader to the lives and work of more than 250 lesser known or unrecognized writers, artists, and musicians from many countries who documented their experience of persecution at the hands of the Nazis. This guide will help students gain firsthand knowledge of what it was like to experience the Holocaust and how ordinary people coped and created art and meaning from the ashes of their lives. The entry on each writer, artist, and musician features a biographical sketch and list of his or her works, with full bibliographic data. Entries on literature and videos are annotated and include recommendations for age-appropriateness. The work is divided into five parts: writers of memoirs, diaries and fiction; poets; artists; composers and musicians; and videos that feature testimony by survivors. Each part features an introductory overview of the artists and art created in that genre out of Holocaust experience. Title, artist/writer, and nationality indexes will help the reader select materials, and an index organized by age-appropriate levels will help teachers and librarians to select literature and videos for students.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313016593

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9780313016592

Lovers And Liars

By: Nina Bell

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Lovers And Liars

By: Nina Bell

A passionate love affair. A happy young family. And a successful 30-year marriage. But which one will be destroyed by the truth? Sophie and her sister, Jess, grow up knowing that a few little lies are necessary: You look great. It was only a joke. He's just stressed. It doesn't matter. Everything's fine. Everybody does it, don't they? But what about the big lies - about love, power and money? When Sophie discovers her father's secret, and Jess falls in love with the charismatic Jake, Sophie has to look at her own life again. Should she keep quiet or tear her family apart with the truth? And if she tells, who will pay the ultimate price?

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Sphere

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0748116427

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The Elgar Companion to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia

By: Nina H.B. Jørgensen

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The Elgar Companion to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia

By: Nina H.B. Jørgensen

This Companion is a one-stop reference resource on the Phnom Penh based ‘Khmer Rouge tribunal'. It serves as an introduction to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, while also exploring some of the Court’s practical and jurisprudential challenges and outcomes. Written by Nina Jørgensen, who has worked as senior adviser in the tribunal’s Pre-Trial and Supreme Court Chambers, the Companion offers both direct insights and academic analysis organized around six themes: legality, structure, proceedings, jurisprudence, legitimacy and legacy. This comprehensive Companion will provide a platform for interested sectors of domestic and international society, to assess the value of the Extraordinary Chambers, both during the tribunal’s lifespan and after it has closed its doors.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1784718076

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A Study in Seduction (A steamy smart heroine historical romance)

By: Nina Lane

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A Study in Seduction (A steamy smart heroine historical romance)

By: Nina Lane

The lovely mathematics scholar Lydia Kellaway of London can solve the most complex puzzles. The one problem she can’t figure out? Managing the most infuriating man she’s ever met. Alexander Hall, Viscount Northwood, has purchased a one-of-a-kind locket from a pawnshop, unaware of the priceless sentiment it holds for Lydia. If he were a gentleman, he would simply return it to her. But Alexander is curious to see just how bold this brilliant beauty will be. What began as a playful wager quickly escalates. As their sizzling attraction grows, even Lydia can’t account for the feelings Alexander arouses in her with his smile or the fire he ignites with his touch. But when a dark family secret is suddenly thrown into the equation, it just might divide them forever. *An earlier edition of this book was published under the name Nina Rowan by Grand Central Publishing. Well-suited for steamy Regency and Victorian romance fans of Julia Quinn and the Bridgerton series who love strong heroines, dashing heroes, and scandalous secrets. "A rare combination of beautiful writing and hot sensuality." – Eloisa James, New York Times Bestselling author “Perfect blend of wit and intrigue…skillfully weav[ing] mathematics in the most fascinating way.” – Jo, Amazon reviewer The Daring Hearts Series - A Study in Seduction - A Passion for Pleasure - A Dream of Desire - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas keywords: regency romance, Victorian, beach read, aristocrat, British, London, scandal, womens fiction romance, Victorian romance, Bridgerton, sexy historical, beach read for fans of: Lisa Kleypas, Sabrina Jeffries, Grace Callaway, Julia Quinn, Tessa Dare, Danielle Steel, C. L. Mecca, Mary Balogh, Johanna Lindsey, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Sarah MacLean, Lorraine Heath, Scarlet Scott, Maddison Michaels, Amanda Quick topics: family saga, swoony hero, regent prince, barons, viscounts, devilish duke, earls, marquess, dukes, baroness, chemistry, flirting, courtship, feel-good romance, sparks, banter

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Snow Queen Publishing

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1954185081

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From Communists to Foreign Capitalists

The Social Foundations of Foreign Direct Investment in Postsocialist Europe

By: Nina Bandelj

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From Communists to Foreign Capitalists

The Social Foundations of Foreign Direct Investment in Postsocialist Europe

By: Nina Bandelj

From Communists to Foreign Capitalists explores the intersections of two momentous changes in the late twentieth century: the fall of Communism and the rise of globalization. Delving into the economic change that accompanied these shifts in central and Eastern Europe, Nina Bandelj presents a pioneering sociological treatment of the process of foreign direct investment (FDI). She demonstrates how both investors and hosts rely on social networks, institutions, politics, and cultural understandings to make decisions about investment, employing practical rather than rational economic strategies to deal with the true uncertainty that plagues the postsocialist environment. The book explores how eleven postsocialist countries address the very idea of FDI as an integral part of their market transition. The inflows of foreign capital after the collapse of Communism resulted not from the withdrawal of states from the economy, as is commonly expected, but rather from the active involvement of postsocialist states in institutionalizing and legitimizing FDI. Using a wide array of data sources, and combining a macro-level account of national variation in the liberalization to foreign capital with a micro-level account of FDI transactions in the decade following the collapse of Communism in 1989, the book reveals how social forces not only constrain economic transformations but also make them possible. From Communists to Foreign Capitalists is a welcome addition to the growing literature on the social processes that shape economic life.

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Princeton University Press

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1400841259

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Teachers' Work During the Pandemic

By: Nina Bascia

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Teachers' Work During the Pandemic

By: Nina Bascia

This book examines teachers’ work in the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, where educators grappled with a worldwide virus that profoundly affected teaching and learning. This difficult situation allowed educators and researchers to reflect critically on the enduring labor experiences that persist through this uncertain period, some of them rooted in conditions prevalent long before the pandemic hit. Written from a perspective that cuts across labor studies and education, the book explains how cultural and legally inscribed expectations of teachers have been remarkably impermeable over time. In particular, the volume focuses on the educational transformations that have taken place worldwide since the pandemic occurred, including reduced educational resources, labor strife, and contradictory governmental directives. As the book articulates, these changes affect some of the most persistent educational topics, including student achievement, student health, and teacher satisfaction.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000801519

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The Runaway Summer

By: Nina Bawden

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The Runaway Summer

By: Nina Bawden

Deeply unhappy at the recent divorce of her parents, Mary is sent away to live by the sea with her distant grandfather and the detestable Aunt Alice. Feeling abandoned, without even the company of her beloved pet cat Noakes, the summer looks set to become one long stretch of unendurable loneliness. But suddenly she is dragged, half unwittingly, into a situation that will force her to come to the aid of others more vulnerable than herself. So begins her runaway summer, as she sets about helping Simon, the son of a local policeman, and a young illegal immigrant boy arrived from Kenya, frightened and all alone. The Runaway Summer was first published in 1969 to typically universal acclaim. It is, in the words of the Times Educational Supplement, an 'unputdownable gem of a book. The tale is beautifully constructed in diamond-hard language.

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Faber & Faber

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0571309453

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9780571309450

The Rift

By: Nina Allan

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The Rift

By: Nina Allan

Selena and Julie are sisters. As children they were closest companions, but as they grow towards maturity, a rift develops between them. There are greater rifts, however. Julie goes missing at the age of seventeen. It will be twenty years before Selena sees her again. When Julie reappears, she tells Selena an incredible story about how she has spent time on another planet. Selena has an impossible choice to make: does she dismiss her sister as a damaged person, the victim of delusions, or believe her, and risk her own sanity in the process? Is Julie really who she says she is, and if she isn’t, what does she have to gain by claiming her sister’s identity?

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1785650394

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Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

The Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

By: James Campbell,Nicholas Bill,Yiting Pan,Nina Baker,Michael Driver,Michael Heaton,Michael Tutton,Christine Wall,David Yeomans

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Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

The Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

By: James Campbell,Nicholas Bill,Yiting Pan,Nina Baker,Michael Driver,Michael Heaton,Michael Tutton,Christine Wall,David Yeomans

This book is the third in the series of volumes which provide the papers of the conferences held at Queens' College, Cambridge by the Construction History Society. Papers cover different aspects of the history of construction, including studies of different building materials, building firms, the development and education of building professionals, the construction of buildings and infrastructure, methods and techniques of construction, and other subjects related to the history and development of buildings.

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Lulu.com

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0992875129

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Atlantis Rise

By: Nina Ryan

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Atlantis Rise

By: Nina Ryan

On an earth split in half by an ancient curse, Ali and her team are cast into the centre of Atlantis’ rule. Ali and Yuki are coming to the end of their training and will graduate to become Atlantis guardians. But their second-last mission does not end well. Their captain gets some bad news: his brother Ray, also a captain, is missing. Ali and the rest of the team fly home to their drowned capital, but the news only becomes worse. Ali is already nervous enough about the graduation, but now Atlantis’ power awakes when she comes into contact with the old magic. This is not the only force to waken; dark powers are rising too. Ali is marked, putting herself and the team in danger as the power-hungry group called Descendants of Hades become more than legend. Cracks in their world are beginning to show; trouble could leak into the human half, starting a war with past powers that never really went away. Time is running out and Ali will need all of her friends and magic to combat this terrible threat.

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A Passion for Pleasure

A historical romance

By: Nina Lane

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A Passion for Pleasure

A historical romance

By: Nina Lane

A brilliant pianist and notorious rake, Sebastian Hall indulges his passion for music and women with equal aplomb. But now that his elder brother has married, his father insists he pursue a respectable path and find a suitable wife. As a girl, Clara Whitmore quietly loved her piano teacher from afar. Yet her youthful crush cannot compare to the powerful desire she feels when she unexpectedly encounters Sebastian again. Could the man who once dominated her dreams become the husband she hopes for...and save her from the fate she most fears? *An earlier edition of this book was published under the name Nina Rowan by Grand Central Publishing. With a dash of suspense added to the intriguing family dynamics throughout, this emotional, slow-burn love story is a great fit for fans of Lisa Kleypas and Sarah MacLean. “A beautifully written, heart-touching story about two very broken people who find a way to save each other.” – Night Own Book Café “Sexy and emotionally driven…[this author] has a magical way with words that always leaves me in awe.” – Sizzling Pages Book Blog The Daring Hearts Series - A Study in Seduction - A Passion for Pleasure - A Dream of Desire - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas keywords: regency romance, Victorian, marriage of convenience, London, scandal, family saga, Bridgerton, emotional romance, hot romance, top romance reads, best seller romance, for fans of: Eloisa James, Julie Garwood, Sarah M. Eden, Michelle Sinclair, Jude Deveraux, Loretta chase, Nora Roberts, Georgette Heyer, Katherine Grant, Anna Campbell, Beverly Jenkins, Madeleine Hunter, Judith McNaught, Lily Dalton, Stephanie Laurens, Darcy Burke topics: rakes, rogues, forbidden love, slow burn, rogue, earl, duchess, marquess, viscountess, marchioness, duchess, countess, mistress, chemistry, flirting, courtship, British, hot historical

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1954185103

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Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 2-Volume Set

By: Robert M. Kliegman, MD,Bonita F. Stanton, MD,Joseph St. Geme, MD,Nina F Schor, MD, PhD

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Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 2-Volume Set

By: Robert M. Kliegman, MD,Bonita F. Stanton, MD,Joseph St. Geme, MD,Nina F Schor, MD, PhD

After more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. Embracing the new advances in science as well as the time-honored art of pediatric practice, this classic reference provides the essential information that practitioners and other care providers involved in pediatric health care throughout the world need to understand to effectively address the enormous range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems that our children and youth may face. Brand-new chapters and comprehensive revisions throughout ensure that you have the most recent information on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases based on the latest recommendations and methodologies. "The coverage of such a wide range of subjects relating to child health makes this textbook still the gold standard and companion for all pediatricians across the world." Reviewed by Neel Kamal, Sept 2015 "All in all, this is an excellent and detailed paediatric review textbook which represents excellent value for money..truly a textbook for the global community" Reviewed by glycosmedia.com, Sept 2015 Form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible using evidence-based medicine and astute clinical experiences from leading international authors-many new to this edition. A NEW two-volume layout provides superior portability and exceptional ease of use. Gain a more complete perspective. Along with a broader emphasis on imaging and molecular diagnoses and updated references, the new edition includes an increased focus on international issues to ensure relevance in pediatrics practice throughout the world. Effectively apply the latest techniques and approaches with complete updates throughout 35 new chapters, including: Innovations in Addressing Child Health and Survival in Low Income Settings; Developmental Domains and Theories of Cognition; The Reggio Emilia Educational Approach Catatonia ; Refeeding Syndrome; Altitude-associated Illness; Genetic Approaches to Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases; Healthcare?Associated Infections; Intrapartum and Peripartum Infections; Bath salts and other drugs of abuse; Small Fiber Polyneuropathy; Microbiome; Kingella kingae; Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalomyopathy; Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Plagiocephaly; CNS Vasculitis; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture; and Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury. Recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic and acquired conditions more effectively. A new Rehabilitation section with 10 new chapters, including: Evaluation of the Child for Rehabilitative Services; Severe Traumatic Brain Injury; Spinal Cord Injury and Autonomic Crisis Management; Spasticity; Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy; Traumatic and Sports-Related Injuries; Meningomyelocele; Health and Wellness for Children with Disabilities. Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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1455775665

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A Dream of Desire

A historical romance

By: Nina Lane

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A Dream of Desire

A historical romance

By: Nina Lane

For most of her life, Lady Tasha Hall has wished for the dashing James Forester to take her in his arms and kiss her with unrestrained passion. But when she finally takes drastic measures to make James see her as more than his best friend’s little sister, her plan goes terribly awry. Seeking adventure halfway around the world, James can’t stop thinking of the beautiful Tasha...or her brazen kiss. And when he learns that her reform work has thrown her into the path of danger, nothing can keep him from returning to London to protect her. But a broken heart is not easily put back together. Will Tasha and James learn that trusting in love is the greatest adventure of all? *An earlier edition of this book was published under the name Nina Rowan by Grand Central Publishing. Historical romance fans of Stephanie Laurens and Tessa Dare will enjoy the tale’s interplay of banter, tenderness, and mystery, courtesy of the refreshingly spunky Lady Tasha Hall. “What [this author] can do with one kiss, other authors can’t accomplish in a hundred-page [steamy] scene.” – Literati Literature Lovers “Once again, Nina Lane has demonstrated she is the queen of Victorian romance.” – Sharon, Goodreads reviewer The Daring Hearts Series - A Study in Seduction - A Passion for Pleasure - A Dream of Desire - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas keywords: regency romance, Victorian, marriage of convenience, British, London, scandal, family saga, steamy historical lovers, steamy historical, Bridgerton, England, 1800's, ton for fans of: Kasey Michaels, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, Elizabeth Everett, Eva Leigh, Diana Gabaldon, Suzanne Enoch, Carolyn Brown, Celeste Bradley, K.J. Charles, Stephanie Laurens, Virginia Henley, Mary Jo Putney, Carla Kelly, Bertrice Small, Lynsay Sands topics: friends to lovers, hot duke, strong heroine, nineteenth century, society, ballrooms, chemistry, flirting, courtship, romance saga, heartwarming romance, women's fiction romance

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1954185154

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Legacy of Trees

Purposeful Wandering in Vancouver's Stanley Park

By: Nina Shoroplova

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Legacy of Trees

Purposeful Wandering in Vancouver's Stanley Park

By: Nina Shoroplova

An engaging, informative, and visually stunning tour of the numerous native, introduced, and ornamental tree species found in Vancouver’s Stanley Park, combining a wealth of botanical knowledge with a fascinating social history of the city’s most celebrated landmark. Measuring 405 hectares (1,001 acres) in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park is home to more than 180,000 trees. Ranging from centuries-old Douglas firs to ornamental Japanese cherry trees, the trees of Stanley Park have come to symbolize the ancient roots and diverse nature of the city itself. For years, Nina Shoroplova has wandered through Vancouver’s urban forest and marvelled at the multitude of tree species that flourish there. In Legacy of Trees, Shoroplova tours Stanley Park’s seawall and beaches, wetlands and trails, pathways and lawns in every season and every type of weather, revealing the history and botanical properties of each tree species. Unlike many urban parks, which are entirely cultivated, the area now called Stanley Park was an ancient forest before Canada’s third-largest city grew around it. Tracing the park’s Indigenous roots through its colonial history to its present incarnation as the jewel of Vancouver, visited by eight million locals and tourists annually, Legacy of Trees is a beautiful tribute to the trees that shape Stanley Park’s evolving narrative.

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1772033049

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Disability and Social Justice in Kenya

Scholars, Policymakers, and Activists in Conversation

By: Nina Berman,Rebecca Monteleone

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Disability and Social Justice in Kenya

Scholars, Policymakers, and Activists in Conversation

By: Nina Berman,Rebecca Monteleone

Disability in Africa has received significant attention as a dimension of global development and humanitarian initiatives. Little international attention is given, however, to the ways in which disability is discussed and addressed in specific countries in Africa. Little is known also about the ways in which persons with disabilities have advocated for themselves over the past one hundred years and how their needs were or were not met in locations across the continent. Kenya has been on the forefront of disability activism and disability rights since the middle of the twentieth century. The country was among the first African states to create a legal framework addressing the rights of persons with disabilities, namely the Persons with Disabilities Act of 2003. Kenya, however, has a much longer history of institutions and organizations that are dedicated to addressing the specific needs of persons with disabilities, and substantial developments have occurred since the introduction of the legal framework in 2003. Disability and Social Justice in Kenya: Scholars, Policymakers, and Activists in Conversation is the first interdisciplinary and multivocal study of its kind to review achievements and challenges related to the situation of persons with disabilities in Kenya today, in light of the country’s longer history of disability and the wide range of local practices and institutions. It brings together scholars, activists, and policymakers who comment on topics including education, the role of activism, the legal framework, culture, the impact of the media, and the importance of families and the community.

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University of Michigan Press

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0472220152

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The Gospel of Hope According to Juan/a

By: Bp. Pablo Virgilio S. David,Nina L. B. Tomen

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The Gospel of Hope According to Juan/a

By: Bp. Pablo Virgilio S. David,Nina L. B. Tomen

Every Juan/a finds him/herself trapped in extremely painful and cruel circumstances once in a while. What keeps Juan/a going in the face of life-changing situations like natural or man-made disasters, terrorism and violence, illness and death, abject poverty and hunger, social marginalization and rejection? This third installment in The Gospel According to Juan/a series explores the nature of hope and hopelessness through storytelling. Gabriel Marcel’s “Sketch of a Phenomenology and a Metaphysics of Hope” is juxtaposed with biblical passages in framing this collection of true-to-life stories and personal essays. Philosophical and biblical thoughts on hope come to life in everyday struggles of Juan/a. In the end, one realizes that hope springs eternal in places where love abounds.

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The Storytellers' Society Inc.

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Little Blue Marble 2019

Climate in Crisis

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An anthology of speculative climate fiction and poetry by authors from around the world. Icebergs in the desert. The oceans of Europa. The depths of love and myth. Evolved future humans. The last stand of redwoods. Frakking freedom fighters. Be inspired to become the change with these works of ingenuity and hope.

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Ganache Media

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1988293073

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Isolation: The horror anthology

By: M.R. Carey,Ken Liu,Paul Tremblay,Tim Lebbon

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Isolation: The horror anthology

By: M.R. Carey,Ken Liu,Paul Tremblay,Tim Lebbon

A chilling anthology of 20 stories about the terrifying fears of isolation, from the modern masters of horror. Featuring Tim Lebbon, Paul Tremblay, Joe R. Lansdale, M.R. Carey, Ken Liu and many more. Lost in the wilderness, or alone in the dark, isolation remains one of our deepest held fears. This horror anthology from Shirley Jackson and British Fantasy Award finalist Dan Coxon calls on leading horror writers to confront the dark moments, the challenges that we must face alone: survivors in a world gone silent; the outcast shunned by society; the quiet voice trapped in the crowd; the lonely and forgotten, screaming into the abyss. Experience the chilling terrors of Isolation. Featuring stories by: Nina Allan Laird Barron Ramsey Campbell M.R. Carey Chịkọdịlị Emelumadu Brian Evenson Owl Goingback Gwendolyn Kiste Joe R. Lansdale Tim Lebbon Alison Littlewood Ken Liu Jonathan Maberry Michael Marshall Smith Mark Morris Lynda E. Rucker A.G. Slatter Paul Tremblay Lisa Tuttle Marian Womack

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Titan Books (US, CA)

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1803360690

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The Big Fat Surprise

Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet

By: Nina Teicholz

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The Big Fat Surprise

Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet

By: Nina Teicholz

A New York Times bestseller Named one of The Economist’s Books of the Year 2014 Named one of The Wall Street Journal’s Top Ten Best Nonfiction Books of 2014 Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Books of 2014 Forbes’s Most Memorable Healthcare Book of 2014 In The Big Fat Surprise, investigative journalist Nina Teicholz reveals the unthinkable: that everything we thought we knew about dietary fat is wrong. She documents how the low-fat nutrition advice of the past sixty years has amounted to a vast uncontrolled experiment on the entire population, with disastrous consequences for our health. For decades, we have been told that the best possible diet involves cutting back on fat, especially saturated fat, and that if we are not getting healthier or thinner it must be because we are not trying hard enough. But what if the low-fat diet is itself the problem? What if the very foods we’ve been denying ourselves—the creamy cheeses, the sizzling steaks—are themselves the key to reversing the epidemics of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease? In this captivating, vibrant, and convincing narrative, based on a nine-year-long investigation, Teicholz shows how the misinformation about saturated fats took hold in the scientific community and the public imagination, and how recent findings have overturned these beliefs. She explains why the Mediterranean Diet is not the healthiest, and how we might be replacing trans fats with something even worse. This startling history demonstrates how nutrition science has gotten it so wrong: how overzealous researchers, through a combination of ego, bias, and premature institutional consensus, have allowed dangerous misrepresentations to become dietary dogma. With eye-opening scientific rigor, The Big Fat Surprise upends the conventional wisdom about all fats with the groundbreaking claim that more, not less, dietary fat—including saturated fat—is what leads to better health and wellness. Science shows that we have been needlessly avoiding meat, cheese, whole milk, and eggs for decades and that we can now, guilt-free, welcome these delicious foods back into our lives.

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Simon and Schuster

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1451624441

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The Storytime Handbook

A Full Year of Themed Programs, with Crafts and Snacks

By: Nina Schatzkamer Miller

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The Storytime Handbook

A Full Year of Themed Programs, with Crafts and Snacks

By: Nina Schatzkamer Miller

Fresh, fun ideas for children's storytime fill this book. The author, a long-time storytime facilitator, has put together 52 weekly themes plus additional plans for holidays, all with detailed instructions for talking about the theme and choosing the books, crafts, songs, poems, games and snacks. Each storytime idea is illustrated with photographs of a suggested craft and snack for easy reference. Libraries, bookstores, preschools and parents alike can use this book to offer themed storytimes that include discussion, literature, art, music, movement and food. Options are provided for each storytime, so the ideas can be used year after year.

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McFarland

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0786466685

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The Jew, the Cathedral and the Medieval City

Synagoga and Ecclesia in the Thirteenth Century

By: Nina Rowe

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The Jew, the Cathedral and the Medieval City

Synagoga and Ecclesia in the Thirteenth Century

By: Nina Rowe

This book examines the Synagoga-Ecclesia motif in the thirteenth century and argues that the figures conveyed a political message of Christian ascendancy and Jewish submission.

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0521197449

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