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Tibet, Lamplight Unto a Darkened World - the American Delusion a Parody of Life

Book II - Messenger of the Gods

By: Patrick Mahoney

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Tibet, Lamplight Unto a Darkened World - the American Delusion a Parody of Life

Book II - Messenger of the Gods

By: Patrick Mahoney

Michener meets Grisham,on a mountain top in Tibet; hooked up by Hermann Hesse ;-) Chronicling the adventures of a modern-day Siddartha, this Historical 'fiction' novel is a parable with a heart.

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Patrick Mahoney

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1439202508

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9781439202500

Manual of Ornithology

Avian Structure & Function

By: Noble S. Proctor,Patrick J. Lynch

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Manual of Ornithology

Avian Structure & Function

By: Noble S. Proctor,Patrick J. Lynch

Here is a volume that has no parallel. . . . A good reference book for those interested in the details of avian anatomy."--Science Books & Films "A gold mine of facts. . . . Every library and biology department, as well as every birder, should have a copy close at hand."--Roger Tory Peterson, from the foreword One of the most heavily illustrated ornithology references ever written, Manual or Ornithology is a visual guide to the structure and anatomy of birds--a basic tool for investigation for anyone curious about the fascinating world of birds. A concise atlas of anatomy, it contains more than 200 specially prepared accurate and clear drawings that include material never illustrated before. The text is as informative as the drawings; written at a level appropriate to undergraduate students and to bird lovers in general, it discusses why birds look and act the way they do. Designed to supplement a basic ornithology textbook, the Manual of Ornithology covers systematics and evolution, topography, feathers and flight, the skeleton and musculature, and the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, sensory, and nervous systems of birds, as well as field techniques for watching and studying birds. Each chapter concludes with a list of key references for the topic covered, with a comprehensive bibliography at the end of the volume.

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Yale University Press

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0300076193

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9780300076196

More Shtuff

Mutts Iii

By: Patrick McDonnell

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Mutts Iii

By: Patrick McDonnell

The third collection of the comic strip Mutts, featuring the antics of Earl the dog and Mooch the cat.

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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0836268237

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9780836268232

Learning Java

By: Patrick Niemeyer,Daniel Leuck

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Learning Java

By: Patrick Niemeyer,Daniel Leuck

Java is the preferred language for many of today's leading-edge technologies--everything from smartphones and game consoles to robots, massive enterprise systems, and supercomputers. If you're new to Java, the fourth edition of this bestselling guide provides an example-driven introduction to the latest language features and APIs in Java 6 and 7. Advanced Java developers will be able to take a deep dive into areas such as concurrency and JVM enhancements. You'll learn powerful new ways to manage resources and exceptions in your applications, and quickly get up to speed on Java's new concurrency utilities, and APIs for web services and XML. You'll also find an updated tutorial on how to get started with the Eclipse IDE, and a brand-new introduction to database access in Java."--Publisher's description.

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc."

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1449372503

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9781449372507

I Never Knew You

By: Michael Patrick Bowen

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I Never Knew You

By: Michael Patrick Bowen

This book is based upon Christ's words and tells you how you can know for sure that you are saved and will spend eternity in heaven. There are many false plans of salvation being taught by the great preachers of today which will not save you or prevent you from standing before Christ at the Great White Throne Judgement. When one stands before Christ at this judgement, they will be cast into the lake of fire for all eternity. Michael Bowen holds a Master's degree in English (Technical and Professional Communication) from East Carolina University. He is currently teaching college-level English composition at a community college and operates an IBM AS400 computer at a local hospital. He enjoys astronomy, martial arts, and reading.

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Xulon Press

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1607918102

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9781607918103

The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between

By: Patrick Foote

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The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between

By: Patrick Foote

The bestselling reference that, “from the casually curious to etymology junkies . . . will have something for everyone.” —William C. Fox of the YouTube channel The Exploration with William C. Fox What is something that literally everything in existence has in common? It all has a name! With The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between, you can learn the origins of these monikers. From countries and cities to toys and animals to even planets, learn the etymology of interesting words in a fun and entertaining way. Learning doesn’t have to be boring. With his fun sense of humor, Patrick Foote—of the YouTube channel Name Explain—explains each appellation with jokes and quips you’re bound to enjoy. Full of pictures and packed with great information, The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between does exactly what it says it does—it explains the origin of names in a fun and easy-to-digest way. After reading this book, you will: Know why, exactly, Russia is called Russia Be able to entertain yourself and your friends with interesting fun facts Discover the origins of the names of planets, animals, countries, and much more “Patrick has made me realize that even the most mundane and ubiquitous words can have an endlessly fascinating story. His whimsical and friendly tone also makes any topic entertaining and accessible. Hmm . . . now all of a sudden I would love for Patrick to explain ‘mundane,’ ‘ubiquitous’ and ‘whimsical!’” —Betty Chen of the YouTube channel ARTiculations

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Mango Media Inc.

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1633538516

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9781633538511

Understanding Indian Movies

Culture, Cognition, and Cinematic Imagination

By: Patrick Colm Hogan

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Understanding Indian Movies

Culture, Cognition, and Cinematic Imagination

By: Patrick Colm Hogan

Indian movies are among the most popular in the world. However, despite increased availability and study, these films remain misunderstood and underappreciated in much of the English-speaking world, in part for cultural reasons. In this book, Patrick Colm Hogan sets out through close analysis and explication of culturally particular information about Indian history, Hindu metaphysics, Islamic spirituality, Sanskrit aesthetics, and other Indian traditions to provide necessary cultural contexts for understanding Indian films. Hogan analyzes eleven important films, using them as the focus to explore the topics of plot, theme, emotion, sound, and visual style in Indian cinema. These films draw on a wide range of South Asian cultural traditions and are representative of the greater whole of Indian cinema. By learning to interpret these examples with the tools Hogan provides, the reader will be able to take these skills and apply them to other Indian films. But this study is not simply culturalist. Hogan also takes up key principles from cognitive neuroscience to illustrate that all cultures share perceptual, cognitive, and emotional elements that, when properly interpreted, can help to bridge gaps between seemingly disparate societies. Hogan locates the specificity of Indian culture in relation to human universals, and illustrates this cultural-cognitive synthesis through his detailed interpretations of these films. This book will help both scholars and general readers to better understand and appreciate Indian cinema.

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University of Texas Press

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0292779550

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9780292779556

Behaviour, Development and Evolution

By: Patrick Bateson

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Behaviour, Development and Evolution

By: Patrick Bateson

The role of parents in shaping the characters of their children, the causes of violence and crime, and the roots of personal unhappiness are central to humanity. Like so many fundamental questions about human existence, these issues all relate to behavioural development. In this lucid and accessible book, eminent biologist Professor Sir Patrick Bateson suggests that the nature/nurture dichotomy we often use to think about questions of development in both humans and animals is misleading. Instead, he argues that we should pay attention to whole systems, rather than to simple causes, when trying to understand the complexity of development. In his wide-ranging approach Bateson discusses why so much behaviour appears to be well-designed. He explores issues such as ‘imprinting’ and its importance to the attachment of offspring to their parents; the mutual benefits that characterise communication between parent and offspring; the importance of play in learning how to choose and control the optimal conditions in which to thrive; and the vital function of adaptability in the interplay between development and evolution. Bateson disputes the idea that a simple link can be found between genetics and behaviour. What an individual human or animal does in its life depends on the reciprocal nature of its relationships with the world about it. This knowledge also points to ways in which an animal’s own behaviour can provide the variation that influences the subsequent course of evolution. This has relevance not only for our scientific approaches to the systems of development and evolution, but also on how humans change institutional rules that have become dysfunctional, or design public health measures when mismatches occur between themselves and their environments. It affects how we think about ourselves and our own capacity for change.

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Open Book Publishers

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1783742518

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9781783742516

Demons, Kryptonite, Points of Idiocy, and Shades of Crazy

Book IV

By: Patrick Knobloch

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Demons, Kryptonite, Points of Idiocy, and Shades of Crazy

Book IV

By: Patrick Knobloch

In 1965, a rock group named The Byrds reached back over 2,000 years and took verses from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. When they released their song, the world sang "To everything - turn, turn, turn; There is a season - turn, turn, turn." Now, fifty years later, my book lets you consider these Old Testament words and evaluate their truth in your life. You first consider the role of choice and chance and then examine the negative side of life including natural disasters, demons, teasers, seductresses, weights, kryptonite, parasites, lunacy, idiocy, and other adverse influences. Next, you examine the positive side including angels, updrafts, sunshine, spinach, holidays/vacations, values, flowers, infusions, charms, and other positive influences. At the book's end, you determine how you see life and make plans to grow your life using your gifts and blessings. There are more than two dozen essays in this book and you reveal your thinking as you answer each essay question. Then I ask you to go online and post your anonymous answer on the website created just for this book. Your answer will be added to the Worldwide Bank of Wisdom(c) we will create together. Be part of this effort and help the world learn again!

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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1639619801

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9781639619801

On the Road of the Winds

An Archaeological History of the Pacific Islands before European Contact, Revised and Expanded Edition

By: Patrick Vinton Kirch

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On the Road of the Winds

An Archaeological History of the Pacific Islands before European Contact, Revised and Expanded Edition

By: Patrick Vinton Kirch

The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of the earth’s surface and encompasses many thousands of islands that are home to numerous human societies and cultures. Among these indigenous Oceanic cultures are the intrepid Polynesian double-hulled canoe navigators, the atoll dwellers of Micronesia, the statue carvers of remote Easter Island, and the famed traders of Melanesia. Decades of archaeological excavations—combined with allied research in historical linguistics, biological anthropology, and comparative ethnography—have revealed much new information about the long-term history of these societies and cultures. On the Road of the Winds synthesizes the grand sweep of human history in the Pacific Islands, beginning with the movement of early people out from Asia more than 40,000 years ago and tracing the development of myriad indigenous cultures up to the time of European contact in the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. This updated edition, enhanced with many new illustrations and an extensive bibliography, synthesizes the latest archaeological, linguistic, and biological discoveries that reveal the vastness of ancient history in the Pacific Islands.

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Univ of California Press

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0520968891

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9780520968899

Thematic Guide to Popular Short Stories

By: Patrick A. Smith

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Thematic Guide to Popular Short Stories

By: Patrick A. Smith

Providing easy access to information on nearly 450 short stories, this unique guide surveys a wide spectrum of world literature, canonical works, and contemporary fiction. Librarians and teachers will find multiple purposes for this expertly-compiled resource, which can be employed in much the same way as a standard bibliography. Educators will appreciate the concise annotations, arranged alphabetically by author, that form the core of this work. Insightful critical statements synthesize plot summaries and identify the thematic content of each short story. A theme guide utilizes the nearly 100 theme headings matching those at the start of each entry, allowing the user to quickly locate story titles on related themes and construct reading lists based on individual interests and needs. Another component designed to aid librarians offers one bibliography that lists the anthologies from which the stories are drawn (Works Cited) and one comprised of a number of recent anthologies that can be adapted for the classroom (Further Reading). In addition to the theme index, the general subject and author indexes make this a user-friendly and invaluable resource.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313077274

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9780313077272

Under Grandad's Cap

By: Patrick Behan

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Under Grandad's Cap

By: Patrick Behan

Autobiographies are usually the preserve of celebrities or politicians - those who were born great, achieved greatness or had greatness thrust upon them. Patrick Behan falls into none of the above categories. In the 87 years he spent on this planet, he lived an ordinary life, seldom straying from his native Dublin. He was not a witness to momentous events - he simply got on with his life and raised his family as best he could. A popular fallacy is that an ordinary life is, by extension, uninteresting. In this random sequence of tales and reminiscences, we are led through a life full of fascinating memories, combined with recollections of a local history that is fast fading from human memory. Whether it is driving the turf by horse and cart into Dublin city centre, or watching film star Tom Mix ride a white horse up James' Street in full cowboy regalia, the reader is treated to a slice of Dublin life, as seen from the point of view of one of its ordinary citizens.

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Lulu.com

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1326714694

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9781326714697

The Archaeology of Animal Bones

By: Terence Patrick O'Connor,Terry O'Connor (Archaeologist)

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The Archaeology of Animal Bones

By: Terence Patrick O'Connor,Terry O'Connor (Archaeologist)

The author provides a focused overview of the field, emphasizing how bones are used to study past human-animal interactions.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1603440844

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9781603440844

The Enchanted Carousel

By: J.R. Patrick

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The Enchanted Carousel

By: J.R. Patrick

Athena, yes, that one, the goddess of wisdom, courage, justice, and skill, is spoiled and pampered and has a habit of stomping her foot when not getting her way. But what else is expected in a teenager? Even at the tender age of thirteen, excuse me, thirteen and four months, Athena sees injustice and cruelty in the human world below as well as her beloved Olympus. Mythological creatures are being treated horribly, and many have already disappeared from existence. After discussing her plans with her father, Zeus, Athena and Owl, her constant companion, set out the rescue these poor creatures. She hires the greatest architects, builders, artists, and craftsmen in all Olympus and the human world below to build a giant carousel to house her creatures. Quickly, she realizes that many of those creatures she wishes to save must be somehow transformed for safety and camouflage. Each one will need special attention in order for her to fulfill her dream. The Minotaur; Ladon, the dragon; the Teumessian fox; Pegasus; Peek-a-Boo; Mr. Tux; and many others joined the carousel. Athena was happy and the creatures were content. End of story? All was well until Hera joined in. Hera--mad, jealous, always-scheming Hera. Athena's stepmother could not bear to see anyone, other than herself, happy and content. She placed a simple spell on the carousel. And now the real story begins...

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Page Publishing Inc

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1662482604

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9781662482601

Greatness Lost Is Legend

A Voyage of Captain George Yakamura

By: Patrick T. Kean,Roberta Skilling-Kea

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Greatness Lost Is Legend

A Voyage of Captain George Yakamura

By: Patrick T. Kean,Roberta Skilling-Kea

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Xlibris Corporation

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1450066070

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9781450066075

Major in Success, 5th Ed

Make College Easier, Fire up Your Dreams, and Get a Great Job

By: Patrick Combs

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Major in Success, 5th Ed

Make College Easier, Fire up Your Dreams, and Get a Great Job

By: Patrick Combs

With so much at stake during college, students need smart and inspiring advice to help them excel. Now in its fifth edition, MAJOR IN SUCCESS reaches out to undecided freshmen and sophomores in search of a major that suits their interests and career ambitions; shows near-graduation students how to bolster their résumé and ace the interview to land their first real job; and presents innovative strategies for tackling the six biggest fears that hold students back. Revised edition of the best-selling guide for college students looking to discover their passion and make the most of their college years. Includes updated resources and websites, the latest job market research, and new student success stories. Named a "Best Book" by the New York Public Library. Previous editions have sold more than 120,000 copies.

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Ten Speed Press

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1580088651

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9781580088657

The Gift

By: Patrick O'Leary

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The Gift

By: Patrick O'Leary

The Gift" is an exploration of the art of storytelling, a coming-of-age tale in a place and time when magic is not the ring to be grabbed but the poison to be shunned. It is the tale of a boy named Tim, who is robbed of his childhood, and a young king named Simon, who is tormented by his hearing being made magically acute. Both are the victims of The Usher of the Night.

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Macmillan

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0312864035

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9780312864033

Dragon Run

By: Patrick Matthews

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Dragon Run

By: Patrick Matthews

A boy goes on the run in this fast-paced fantasy debut. Created by dragons.That's the truth that Al has known all his life: The five mortal races were created by dragons to gather magic. Since then, the dragons have ruled the world, branding mortals according to their worth, shaping their societies, even training a lucky few to handle magic themselves. Now Testing Day is here, the day when Al will be assigned his place in the world. If his rank is high enough, he'll have everything he's ever wanted.But Al is in for the shock of his life. By the time Testing Day is over, he will be shunned . . . and targeted by the ruthless assassins known as Cullers. With no magic, little money, and a sword he's not entirely sure how to use, Al must escape into the wilderness, beginning a journey that will lead him to strange new friends, brutal enemies, and the terrifying truth about the dragons.It's one boy against the world - and some fearsome beasts - in this fun fantasy-adventure!

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Scholastic Inc.

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0545520738

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9780545520737

The Black Hawk War of 1832

By: Patrick J. Jung

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The Black Hawk War of 1832

By: Patrick J. Jung

In 1832, facing white expansion, the Sauk warrior Black Hawk attempted to forge a pan-Indian alliance to preserve the homelands of the confederated Sauk and Fox tribes on the eastern bank of the Mississippi. Here, Patrick J. Jung re-examines the causes, course, and consequences of the ensuing war with the United States, a conflict that decimated Black Hawk's band. Correcting mistakes that plagued previous histories, and drawing on recent ethnohistorical interpretations, Jung shows that the outcome can be understood only by discussing the complexity of intertribal rivalry, military ineptitude, and racial dynamics.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806139943

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9780806139944

Wonderfully Wordless

The 500 Most Recommended Graphic Novels and Picture Books

By: William Patrick Martin

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Wonderfully Wordless

The 500 Most Recommended Graphic Novels and Picture Books

By: William Patrick Martin

Wonderfully Wordless: The 500 Most Recommended Graphic Novels and Picture Books is the first comprehensive best book guide to wordless picture books (and nearly wordless picture books). It is an indispensable resource for parents and teachers who love graphic storytelling or who recognize the value of these exceptional books in working with different types of students, particularly preschool, English as a Second Language (ESL), and special needs, and creative writers. Every age group will benefit from Wonderfully Wordless, from babies and toddlers encountering their first books, to elementary age children captivated by the popular fantasy and adventure themes, to teenagers attracted to graphic novels because of their more intense content and comic book format. Even adults who are not yet readers will benefit from this uniquely authoritative resource because it will provide a bridge to literacy and give them books that they can immediately share with their children. Wonderfully Wordless is the ultimate guide to wordless and almost wordless books. Its 500 exemplary titles are a composite of 140 sources including recommendations from reference books, award lists, book reviews, professional journals, literary blogs, and the collections of many of the most prominent libraries in the United States and the English-speaking world. The US libraries include the Boston Public Library, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Denver Library, New York Public Library, and Seattle Public Library, as well as the academic libraries at Bank Street College, Miami University, Michigan State University, Penn State University, Stanford University, and University of Chicago. The international libraries include the University of Oxford, British Council Library India, British Library, Hong Kong Public Libraries, National Library of the Philippines, Toronto Public Library, Trinity College Library (Dublin), Vancouver Public Library, and the National Library of New Zealand. The 500 books included here are generated from a database with 7,300 booklist entries. In essence, the ranked list emerging from this compilation will constitute “votes” for the most popular titles, the ones most experts agree are the best. By pooling the expertise from the US and other English-speaking countries, Wonderfully Wordless is an unrivaled core list of classic and contemporary titles. This authoritative reference book conveys not the opinion of one expert, but the combined opinions of a legion of experts. If a single picture is worth a thousand words, then a multitude of the picture-only texts is worth a compendium. Wonderfully Wordless is organized by theme and format and readers should have no problem zeroing in on their favorite topics. There are thirty-one chapters organized by topics such as Christmas Cheer, Character Values, Comedy Capers, Pet Mischief, Creative Journeys, Fascinating Fantasies, and Marvelous Mysteries. There is a full spectrum of wordless fiction and nonfiction, concept books, visual puzzles, board books, cloth books, woodcut novels, graphic novels, and more.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442254785

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9781442254787

Local Library, Global Passport

The Evolution of a Carnegie Library

By: J. Patrick Boyer

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Local Library, Global Passport

The Evolution of a Carnegie Library

By: J. Patrick Boyer

Limited time offer. A local library, passport to a larger world for its individual patrons, is also a democratic institution whose contribution to the strength of a community is out of all proportion to its size or membership. Several thousand Carnegie libraries were built a century ago when Andrew Carnegie, who had risen from poverty to become "the richest man in the world" vowed to donate all his money before he died and set about giving millions of people around the world the same "gift of reading" he had with access to a library as a factory working boy. Across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and other corners of the English-speaking world, he created "the free republic" of libraries. This is the story of one of them. By tracing evolution of library service in the Canadian town of Bracebridge from 1874 to the present day within the broad sweep of larger cultural and economic patterns, Boyer’s engaging book provides a specific example of the universal transformation of books and information technologies and the libraries that house them from the 19th to 21st centuries. Most readers will find endearing and tantalizing parallels with their own library experience, wherever they live. Written to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Andrew Carnegie Library in Bracebridge in 2008, Boyer’s book is an inspired and engaging effort to show patterns and perils that probably hold true for most local libraries although some of the dramatic and comedic episodes here are surely unique. This story is so rich it could be a feature movie.

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Dundurn

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1926577248

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9781926577241

Orchestrating Experiences

Collaborative Design for Complexity

By: Chris Risdon,Patrick Quattlebaum

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Orchestrating Experiences

Collaborative Design for Complexity

By: Chris Risdon,Patrick Quattlebaum

Customer experiences are increasingly complicated—with multiple channels, touchpoints, contexts, and moving parts—all delivered by fragmented organizations. How can you bring your ideas to life in the face of such complexity? Orchestrating Experiences is a practical guide for designers and everyone struggling to create products and services in complex environments.

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Rosenfeld Media

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1933820748

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9781933820743

New Jersey Day Trips

A Guide to Outings in New Jersey and Nearby Areas of New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

By: Patrick Sarver

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New Jersey Day Trips

A Guide to Outings in New Jersey and Nearby Areas of New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

By: Patrick Sarver

Now in a revised and expanded 11th edition, New Jersey Day Trips offers a fascinating journey through hundreds of tourist attractions in all corners of the Garden State. Plus, it explores the most popular points just beyond the state's borders. Both comprehensive and practical, this new edition of the best-selling guidebook on New Jersey has added dozens of new entries to its extensive list of destinations. You'll discover attractions easily by subject category, letting you zero in on places that appeal to you the most. Entries include descriptions, hours of operation, location, price range, telephone numbers, and websites. Stroll down the quaint streets of Lambertville or revel in the excitement of Atlantic City's casinos. Journey back in time at Waterloo Village or explore Revolutionary War battlefields. Canoe down the Delaware River or soar high above the countryside in a hot air balloon. You'll find all these things and a lot more within the pages of this handy guidebook.

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Rutgers University Press

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0813541492

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9780813541495

Never Say Goodbye

A Medium's Stories of Connecting With Your Loved Ones

By: Patrick Mathews

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Never Say Goodbye

A Medium's Stories of Connecting With Your Loved Ones

By: Patrick Mathews

The end of physical life does not have to mean the end of a day-to-day relationship with the people we love. Renowned medium Patrick Mathews reveals that we don't have to let go of family and friends on the other side—in fact, they benefit as much from ongoing communication as we do. Along with a treasury of heartwarming, compelling, and sometimes humorous true stories from his work as medium, Mathews provides answers to the questions he is most often asked about life in Heaven. Never Say Goodbye will help you learn how to recognize spirit communication and establish an ongoing relationship with those in spirit through simple meditations and other practices.

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Llewellyn Worldwide

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0738716928

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9780738716923

New Jersey for Kids

By: Patrick Sarver

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New Jersey for Kids

By: Patrick Sarver

Many parents in the Garden State are familiar with Great Adventure in Jackson, the boardwalk at Point Pleasant, and the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, but do they know about Kindermusik in Teaneck, the Young Chef’s Academy in Hillsborough, or the Buehler Challenger and Science Center in Paramus? In New Jersey for Kids, Patrick Sarver provides parents with a handy reference guide offering hundreds of educational and entertaining ideas for children and their parents to explore and enjoy. Activities are designed specifically for kids ages 12 and under and cover a wide array of fun ways to enrich their intellectual lives, build their athletic skills, express themselves creatively, or just have room to play. The activities covered include: Robotics workshops Themed tea parties Plays and performances for children Museum tours, special exhibits, and programs for kids Pony rides and horseback riding lessons Specialized summer camps Arts and crafts classes Gymnastics classes Zoos and nature activities Hockey, soccer, and baseball clinics Acting and dancing lessons Play centers with slides, ball pits, and bounce castles Busy parents no longer need to spend hours surfing the Web and scouting out resources to find nearby activities their kids might enjoy. New Jersey for Kids puts this information right in the palms of their hands. Chapters are organized by category so it is easy to locate just the right activities to suit an individual child’s interests, whether it’s a fun way to spend an afternoon or a class that might inspire a lifelong passion. Along with descriptions and commentary, listings include recommended age ranges, handicap accessibility, and estimated durations of activities as well as practical information on hours, price ranges, Web sites, and phone numbers.

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