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Greensburg

By: Rachel E. Smith

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Named for the late Gen. Nathaniel Greene and serving as the county seat of Westmoreland County, Greensburg has a history over 200 years in the making. By 1850, Greensburg was a growing county seat with inns, small businesses, and hardworking residents. With the coming of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the discovery of large areas of coal nearby, and the Lincoln Highway running through the heart of town, Greensburg soon became a large prosperous community and a center for commercial activity. Featuring more than 100 years of postcards, Greensburg showcases the city's sprawling homes, churches, schools, industry, and daily life.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738554804

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9780738554808

Mycotoxins and Animal Foods

By: DUPLICATE Smith,Rachel Henderson

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Mycotoxins and Animal Foods

By: DUPLICATE Smith,Rachel Henderson

The ingestion of feed containing mycotoxins has serious adverse effects on the health of farm animals, contributing to reduced weight gain, lower reproductivity, damage to the immune system, severe illnesses, and even death. Mycotoxins formed in animal feedstuffs depend on the presence of specific strains of filamentous fungi or molds and are strongly influenced by environmental factors such as temperature and humidity. This book considers the biological nature of mycotoxin formation, the chemical and biological methods of analysis, as well as the extensive range of substrates capable of supporting the growth of toxigenic fungi. The book also provides extensive coverage of the mycotoxicoses of farmed animals and the current state of research into the control and detoxification of mycotoxins. All researchers interested in mycotoxins and their effects on animals will find important information in this book.

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CRC Press

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0849349044

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9780849349041

Amish and Amish Mennonite Genealogies

By: Hugh F. Gingerich,Rachel W. Kreider

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Amish and Amish Mennonite Genealogies

By: Hugh F. Gingerich,Rachel W. Kreider

This encyclopedia for Amish genealogists is certainly the most definitive, comprehensive, and scholarly work on Amish genealogy that has ever been attempted. It is easy to understand why it required years of meticulous record-keeping to cover so many families (144 different surnames up to 1850). Covers all known Amish in the first settlements in America and shows their lineage for several generations. (955pp. index. hardcover. Pequea Bruderschaft Library, revised edition 2007.)

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Pequea Bruderschaft Library

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1601260180

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9781601260185

Western Pennsylvania's Lost Amusement Parks

By: Rachel E. Smith

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Western Pennsylvania's Lost Amusement Parks

By: Rachel E. Smith

At one time, Western Pennsylvania was home to dozens of small amusement parks, many of them trolley parks. These parks, originally designed to bolster streetcar business, were a way for workers to seek respite from the crowded, dirty cities. While some of these parks never developed into much more than a dance hall and a merry-go-round, others became full-scale amusement parks with rides, entertainment, and other amusements. After years of battling floods, changing economies, the decline of streetcars, and competition from other amusement parks, many of these amusement parks ended up closing their gates for good, the thrills they once provided now relegated to memories. With many of these parks all but lost to time, it is time to take a look back and remember some of the most prominent lost amusement parks of Western Pennsylvania.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439669635

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9781439669631

Latrobe and the Ligonier Valley

By: Rachel E. Smith

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Latrobe and the Ligonier Valley

By: Rachel E. Smith

Nestled in the foothills of the Laurel Mountains, the Ligonier Valley is recognized across the nation for its contribution to the country's heritage. Ligonier was incorporated as a borough in 1834, and Latrobe followed soon after in 1854. Over the years the Ligonier Valley has made its mark on American culture, being the birthplace of Rolling Rock beer, golf legend Arnold Palmer, the banana split, and television personality Fred Rogers and home to the five-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp at St. Vincent College. Latrobe and the Ligonier Valley features over 200 vintage postcards detailing the area's homes, churches, schools, industry, and daily life and representing over 100 years of rich local history.

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0738557293

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9780738557298

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives

A Pictorial History of Working People in New York City

By: Debra E. Bernhardt,Rachel Bernstein

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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives

A Pictorial History of Working People in New York City

By: Debra E. Bernhardt,Rachel Bernstein

Brings to life the breathtaking and often heartbreaking stories of the workers who built New York City in the Twentieth Century Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives tells the stories of the men and women who built the City—of towering structures and the beam walkers who assembled them; of immigrant youths in factories and women in sweatshops; of longshoremen and typewriter girls; of dock workers and captains of industry. It provides a glimpse of the traditions they carried with them to this country and how they helped create new ones, in the form of labor organizations that provided recent immigrants, often overwhelmed by the intensity of New York life, with a sense of solidarity and security. Astounding in their own right, the book's photographic images, most drawn from seldom-seen labor movement photographers, are complemented by poignant oral histories which tell the stories behind the images. Among the extraordinary lives chronicled are those of Philip Keating, who, seven years after a fellow worker photographed him painting the Queensboro Bridge in 1949, plunged to his death from another worksite; William Atkinson, who broke the color bar at Macy’s and tells of fighting racism at home after fighting fascism abroad during World War II; and Cynthia Long, who fought gender barriers to become, in the late 1970s, an electrician with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 3. With narratives at the beginning of each section providing historical context, this book brings the past clearly, emotionally, and fascinatingly alive.

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NYU Press

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1479802654

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9781479802654

The Pain Management Workbook

Powerful CBT and Mindfulness Skills to Take Control of Pain and Reclaim Your Life

By: Rachel Zoffness

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The Pain Management Workbook

Powerful CBT and Mindfulness Skills to Take Control of Pain and Reclaim Your Life

By: Rachel Zoffness

Change your brain, change your pain with this powerful, evidence-based workbook. If you’re struggling with chronic pain, you’re not alone: more than one hundred million Americans currently live with chronic pain. Yet, despite its prevalence, chronic pain is not well understood. Fortunately, research has emerged showing the effectiveness of a treatment model for pain management grounded in biology, psychology, and social functioning. In this groundbreaking workbook, you’ll find a comprehensive outline of this effective biopsychosocial approach, as well as scientifically supported interventions rooted in cognitive- behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and neuroscience to help you take control of your pain—and your life! You’ll learn strategies for creating a pain plan for home and work, reducing reliance on medications, and breaking the pain cycle. Also included are tips for improving sleep, nutrition for pain, methods for resuming valued activities, and more. If you’re ready to take your life back from pain, this workbook has everything you need to get started.

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New Harbinger Publications

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1684036461

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9781684036462

The Great Work of Providence

Jonathan Edwards for Life Today

By: Rachel S. Stahle

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The Great Work of Providence

Jonathan Edwards for Life Today

By: Rachel S. Stahle

Even though Jonathan Edwards is arguably America's greatest theologian, the content and value of his work remains a mystery to most. Stahle systematizes and summarizes Edwards's biblically grounded thought in contemporary language and makes Edwards accessible to pastors, students, and church study groups. Edwards's conceptions of the Trinity are explained in detail and shown to be the basis for the rest of his theology, including his ideas about sin, salvation, holiness, the purpose of history, Scripture, revivals of religion, heaven and hell, and the church. Reflection and study questions are provided to enrich comprehension and demonstrate the relevance of Edwards's theology for contemporary life. The wealth of this Puritan's personal piety and intellectual brilliance is no longer beyond the reach of twenty-first century Christians.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1630874485

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9781630874483

The Computer Book

From the Abacus to Artificial Intelligence, 250 Milestones in the History of Computer Science

By: Simson L Garfinkel,Rachel H. Grunspan

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The Computer Book

From the Abacus to Artificial Intelligence, 250 Milestones in the History of Computer Science

By: Simson L Garfinkel,Rachel H. Grunspan

An illustrated journey through 250 milestones in computer science, from the ancient abacus to Boolean algebra, GPS, and social media. With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications, and events—encompassing everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies—The Computer Book takes a chronological journey through the history and future of computer science. Two expert authors, with decades of experience working in computer research and innovation, explore topics including: the Sumerian abacus * the first spam message * Morse code * cryptography * early computers * Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics * UNIX and early programming languages * movies * video games * mainframes * minis and micros * hacking * virtual reality * and more “What a delight! A fast trip through the computing landscape in the company of friendly tour guides who know the history.” —Harry Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University

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Union Square + ORM

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1454926228

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9781454926221

African-American Artists, 1929-1945

Prints, Drawings, and Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Lisa Gail Collins,Lisa Mintz Messinger,Rachel Mustalish

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African-American Artists, 1929-1945

Prints, Drawings, and Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Lisa Gail Collins,Lisa Mintz Messinger,Rachel Mustalish

This handsome book focuses on the work of African-American artists during the Depression and the war years, when government-sponsored programs led to a resurgence in artistic production throughout the United States.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

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0300098774

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9780300098778

African-American Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs

By: Rachel Kranz

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African-American Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs

By: Rachel Kranz

For as long as there have been blacks in the Americas, there have been African-American entrepreneurs.

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Infobase Publishing

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143810779X

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9781438107790

Firescaping Your Home

A Manual for Readiness in Wildfire Country

By: Adrienne Edwards,Rachel Schleiger

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Firescaping Your Home

A Manual for Readiness in Wildfire Country

By: Adrienne Edwards,Rachel Schleiger

This hardworking, actionable guide is a must-have for homeowners looking to fight the risks of wildfire spreading to their homes and property. Wildfires are burning over longer seasons and more intensely than ever before, and everyone living in a wildland-urban interface or wildland-adjacent area should take precautionary steps to mitigate the risk of property damage. In Firescaping Your Home, Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger provide expert guidance and specific recommendations on how to harden your home against fire and create defensible space that is lush and attractive. They also provide in-depth native plant lists of hundreds of species that have evolved to coexist with fire in the West, and show how and why including these on your property sustains wildlife and can actually be your most powerful defense.

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Timber Press

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164326303X

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9781643263038

New York

By: Rachel Keranen,Dan Elish,Stephanie Fitzgerald

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New York

By: Rachel Keranen,Dan Elish,Stephanie Fitzgerald

New York State has long been the first stop for immigrants from Europe and other parts of the world. Many choose to stay, giving New York one of the largest and most diverse populations in the nation. Readers will explore New York's diverse geography; the history of immigration, manufacturing, and finance; and the combination of people, art, and ingenuity that makes the Empire State one of the most iconic places in the world.

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Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

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1502644398

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9781502644398

LANGE Q&A Physician Assistant Examination, Eighth Edition

By: Rachel Carlson,Bob McMullen,Danielle Kempton,Ian McLeod

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LANGE Q&A Physician Assistant Examination, Eighth Edition

By: Rachel Carlson,Bob McMullen,Danielle Kempton,Ian McLeod

The most comprehensive review available for the PANCE® and PANRE®—fully revised and updated with all-new professional practice content More than 1,300+ Q&As Help You Achieve Your Highest Score Possible on the PANCE® AND PANRE Exams® 1,300+ multiple-choice questions supplement coursework and help you prepare for the certification exams Each question is accompanied by a detailed, referenced answer Organized by body system to help you pinpoint your areas of strength and weakness High-yield chapter on test-taking skills and techniques—plus score boosting-hints Includes 40% new Q&As with coverage of the latest treatment and diagnostic tests New! Professional practice chapter and expanded color page supplements for images and ECGs Thorough review of basic science and clinical science concepts Topics include Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Endocrinology, EENT, Gastroenterology, Genitourinary, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Musculoskeletal, Nephrology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Reproductive Medicine

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McGraw Hill Professional

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1260474151

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9781260474152

Video Games and Social Competence

By: Rachel Kowert

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Video Games and Social Competence

By: Rachel Kowert

Despite their popularity, online video games have been met with suspicion by the popular media and academic community. In particular, there is a growing concern that online video game play may be associated with deficits in social functioning. Due to a lack of empirical consistency, the debate surrounding the potential impact of online video game play on a user’s sociability remains an active one. This book contributes to this debate by exploring the potential impact of online video game involvement on social competence outcomes, theoretically and empirically. Through empirical research, Kowert examines the relationships between online video game involvement, social goals, and social skills and discusses the underlying mechanisms of these effects.

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Routledge

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1317620135

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9781317620136

Integrating Young Adult Literature through the Common Core Standards

By: Rachel L. Wadham,Jon W. Ostenson

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Integrating Young Adult Literature through the Common Core Standards

By: Rachel L. Wadham,Jon W. Ostenson

This book advocates for a stronger role for young-adult literature in ELA classrooms, compellingly documenting how this body of work meets both the needs of adolescent students and the demands of the common core for complex texts and tasks. Integrating Young Adult Literature through the Common Core Standards provides a compelling template for teachers that uses young adult literature and inquiry learning to meet students' needs and the demands of the common core standards. The first part of the book addresses the widely adopted common core state standards by examining closely the standards' model of text complexity and demonstrating how young adult literature can fill the requirements of this model. The second part provides theoretical discussions and analysis of the standards as well as concrete applications of young adult literature within the classroom in order to give school professionals a comprehensive understanding of how young adult literature and the standards can work together. The book empowers schools and teachers to make intelligent, informed decisions about texts and instructional practices that benefit their students. Finally, the authors explore a powerful teaching approach that integrates current understandings about learning, young adult literature, and the common core standards in a way that will facilitate greater learning and understanding in English classrooms.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

9798216103295

Victims, Atrocity and International Criminal Justice

Lessons from Cambodia

By: Rachel Killean

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Victims, Atrocity and International Criminal Justice

Lessons from Cambodia

By: Rachel Killean

While international criminal courts have often been declared as bringing ‘justice’ to victims, their procedures and outcomes historically showed little reflection of the needs and interests of victims themselves. This situation has changed significantly over the last sixty years; victims are increasingly acknowledged as having various ‘rights’, while their need for justice has been deployed as a means of justifying the establishment of international criminal courts. However, it is arguable that the goals of political and legal elites continue to be given precedence, and the ability of courts to deliver ‘justice to victims’ remains contested. This book contributes to this important debate through an examination of the role of victims as civil parties within the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia. Drawing on a series of interviews with civil parties, court practitioners and civil society actors, the book explores the way in which both the ECCC and the role of victims within it are shaped by specific political, economic and legal contexts; examining the ‘gap’ between the legitimising value of the ‘imagined victim’, and the extent to which victims are able to further their interests within the courtroom.

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1351733311

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