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Paddling Southern Maine

Day Trips for Recreational Kayakers, Canoers, and SUPers

By: Kimberlee Bennett,Sandy Moore

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Paddling Southern Maine

Day Trips for Recreational Kayakers, Canoers, and SUPers

By: Kimberlee Bennett,Sandy Moore

• More than 50 paddle routes on protected bodies of water • An easy-to-use, informative guide for trips primarily within an hour's drive of Portland • For weekend warriors, families, and others looking to float or paddle at a relaxed pace Maine is one of the premier paddling destinations in North America. And across the Greater Portland–Southern Maine region, paddlers can find plenty of protected, flat water to play in, whether canoeing, kayaking, floating, or coasting along on an SUP. Paddling Southern Maine includes maps, photographs and suggested routes, with a strong focus on safe and responsible paddling and environmental awareness. There is an "At a Glance" chart to help you find just the outing you're looking for, and none of the trips require shuttling or portaging. The authors note the skill level and endurance needed for each trip, and there are fun outings for novices and strong, experienced paddlers, alike. Co-authors Sandy Moore and Kimberlee Bennett are long-time Maine paddlers. Sandy Moore is a former Registered Maine Guide and ACA (American Canoe- Kayak-SUP-Raft-Rescue Association) Kayak Instructor. Passionate about introducing people to the world of paddling, she believes that kayaking, SUPing, and canoeing are the perfect methods for people with a wide range of abilities to explore nature from a unique and intimate perspective. Kimberlee Bennett is an experienced kayaker who has explored and photographed numerous paddling destinations throughout Maine. She has documented many of her excursions on her blog, www.kayakinginmaine.blogspot.com. She is an educator with 19 years of experience including her role as a special education teacher and in her current position as a high school assistant principal. This is her first book.

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Mountaineers Books

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1680510746

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Parties and Elections in America

The Electoral Process

By: Louis Sandy Maisel,Mark D. Brewer

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Parties and Elections in America

The Electoral Process

By: Louis Sandy Maisel,Mark D. Brewer

This book covers all elements of parties and the electoral process, including local, state, and national party organizations; American party history and party systems; state and local nominations; state and local elections; presidential nominations; and presidential elections. Separate chapters are devoted to the important subjects of the media in the electoral process and campaign finance. The role of political parties in representative democracy_and their contributions to it_are examined critically. This post-election update includes complete data from 2008 and an updated chapter on campaign finance.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442201029

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Parties and Elections in America

The Electoral Process

By: L. Sandy Maisel,Mark D. Brewer

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Parties and Elections in America

The Electoral Process

By: L. Sandy Maisel,Mark D. Brewer

Parties and Elections in America: The Electoral Process covers all elements of parties and the electoral process, including local, state, and national party organizations; American party history and party systems; state and local nominations; state and local elections; presidential nominations; and presidential elections. Separate chapters are devoted to the important subjects of the media in the electoral process and campaign finance. The role of political parties in representative democracy—and their contributions to it—are examined critically. The sixth edition incorporates the results of the 2010 midterm elections.

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1442207701

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Joel Dunton of Franklin, Massachusetts and Four Generations of His Descendants

By: Sandy Dahlfred

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Joel Dunton of Franklin, Massachusetts and Four Generations of His Descendants

By: Sandy Dahlfred

When farmer Joel Dunton of Franklin, Massachusetts was killed by a kick from his plow horse on July 1, 1849, he left behind not only a wife and four children, but also a lasting mystery about his origins. Several area newspapers reported the accident, but no obituary was published and no personal information was provided about the victim. Was he an immigrant from Scotland, as some descendants believe? Was he a member of one of the Dunton families who'd resided in New England for generations? Decades of research have yielded no answers but the author has nevertheless managed to document detailed information on four generations of individuals who share ancestry with the mysterious Joel" -- publisher's description.

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1365034682

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Parties and Elections in America

The Electoral Process

By: Mark D. Brewer,L. Sandy Maisel

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The Electoral Process

By: Mark D. Brewer,L. Sandy Maisel

Parties and Elections in America: The Electoral Process introduces students to every aspect of political parties and the electoral process, from state and national party systems to nominations, campaigns, and elections. In the latest edition, the authors incorporate coverage of the most recent elections and examine how campaign finance, demographic shifts, and the role of the media have impacted the American election cycle.

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1442249749

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Kittens

A Complete Guide to Caring for Your Kitten

By: Sandy Meyer

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Kittens

A Complete Guide to Caring for Your Kitten

By: Sandy Meyer

Complete Care Made Easy books address all the major concerns about owning and training a small pet. Each care book offers practical advice, emergency first aid tips, fun activities, and more! Look to the training titles for in-depth training techniques and helpful tips.

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Fox Chapel Publishing

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1937049051

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Critical Hours

Search and Rescue in the White Mountains

By: Sandy Stott

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Critical Hours

Search and Rescue in the White Mountains

By: Sandy Stott

A misread map, a sudden storm, a forgotten headlampÑand suddenly a leisurely hike turns into a treacherous endeavor. In the past decade, inexpensive but sophisticated navigation devices and mobile phones have led to alarming levels of overconfidence on the trail. Adding to this worrisome trend, the increasing popularity of ventures into mountainous terrain has led hikers seeking solitudeÑor an adrenaline rushÑinto increasingly remote or risky forays. Sandy Stott, the ÒAccidentsÓ editor at the journal of the Appalachian Mountain Club, delivers both a history and a celebration of the search and rescue workers who save countless lives in the White MountainsÑalong with a plea for us not to take their steadfastness and bravery for granted. Filled with tales of astonishing courage and sobering tragedy, Critical Hours will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts and armchair adventurers alike.

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University Press of New England

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1512601764

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9781512601763

The Original Cat Bible

The Definitive Source for All Things Cat

By: Sandy Robins

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The Original Cat Bible

The Definitive Source for All Things Cat

By: Sandy Robins

The ultimate comprehensive resource for cat lovers from the editors of Cat Fancy magazine—packed with dazzling photography. The most complete and authoritative book of its kind, The Original Cat Bible delves deeply into all things feline, from the domestication of cats and their anatomy and genetics, to practical advice on pet health, to folklore and fun facts. Learn about: A detailed history of the modern cat (including the noble big cats of the wild) Cat welfare and rescue of stray and feral cats The feline’s place in world religions and folklore Cats in literature, art, popular culture through the ages, and social media The development of cat breeds and the genetics of purebred cats Body types, coat types, colors, and patterns A guide to choosing and caring for a pet cat, including advice on catproofing and supplies Expansive coverage of every recognized cat breed in the world, with contributions from expert guest authors Sarah Hartwell and Lorraine Shelton Thorough information on feline health with special veterinary chapters by Dr. Arnold Plotnick

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1620081415

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9781620081419

The Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant Cookbook

Recipes & Tales from a Classic American Restaurant

By: Sandy Ingber,Roy Finamore

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The Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant Cookbook

Recipes & Tales from a Classic American Restaurant

By: Sandy Ingber,Roy Finamore

“A big, handsome book full of wonderful photographs, nostalgic tales and enticing recipes—some dating back to the restaurant’s opening 100 years ago.” —The Miami Herald Situated in midtown Manhattan’s beautiful, bustling train station, Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant stands in a class by itself. From its unique position in the Terminal’s lower level, with the famous Whispering Gallery at its entrance, waiters have been serving up platters of the freshest seafood for over a century. Here are more than 100 of the restaurant’s best-loved classic recipes—some dating back to its opening in 1913—along with behind-the-scenes stories, historical anecdotes, and a wealth of expert information on buying, cooking, and serving fish. Featured throughout are vintage images and ephemera, along with gorgeous photos of mouthwatering favorites from raw bar to buffet. With recipes that have stood the test of time, The Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant Cookbook is a must-have for seafood lovers and fans of this famous New York City landmark.

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ABRAMS

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1613125496

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Watch Those Car Guys

Eve Used an Apple...These Guys Used Steel.

By: Sandy Grasso

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Watch Those Car Guys

Eve Used an Apple...These Guys Used Steel.

By: Sandy Grasso

WATCH THOSE CAR GUYS Eve used an apple...these guys used steel "Watch Those Car Guys"provides a window into the hectic, fast-moving and free-wheeling world of the automobile business during the post-war period. The absence of standardized factory prices for automobiles provided the dealer with the opportunity to manipulate prices in order to confuse customers. Quick sales by any manner were the primary objective. The pre-war practice of providing good service at fair prices for the purpose of repeat business was all but gone. Marty Stein is transformed from a respectful college sophomore into a devious automobile dealer. The greed and irresponsibility in his life parallels the practices evolving in the automobile business. His fifteen-year journey from a college sophomore to a felon leaves behind a wake that contains scores of deceived and disgruntled customers, a lover who almost dies from a bungled abortion, a son he may never see and the suicide of a trusting friend that was to a large extent Marty's fault.

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1452030863

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9781452030869

Ozark Voices

Oral Histories from the Heartland

By: Alex Sandy Primm

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Ozark Voices

Oral Histories from the Heartland

By: Alex Sandy Primm

Discover the stories passed down over time from the people of the Ozark region. Oral history is shared through the years to provide a perspective on the landscape and people who inhabit the beautiful, culturally rich area. These oral histories show essential connections among settlers in a challenging landscape. Written to inspire history buffs, outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, tycoons in training and students of all ages, this path-breaking collection will take readers deep into a region averse to change, tricky to know, yet brimming with American culture.

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McFarland

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1476645329

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9781476645322

Indian Placenames in America

By: Sandy Nestor

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Indian Placenames in America

By: Sandy Nestor

The American Indians have lost much of their land over the years, but their legacy is evident in the many places around the United States that have Indian names. Countless placenames have, however, been corrupted over time, and numerous placenames have similar spellings but different meanings. This reference work is a reprint in one combined volume of the two-volume set published by McFarland in 2003 and 2005. Volume One covers the name origins and histories of cities, towns and villages in the United States that have Indian names. It is arranged alphabetically by state, then alphabetically by city, town or village name. Additional data include population figures and county names. Probable Indian placenames with no certain origin also receive entries, and as much history as possible is provided about those locations. Volume Two covers more than 1400 rivers, lakes, mountains and other natural features in the United States with Indian names. It is arranged by state, and then alphabetically by natural feature. Counties are provided for most entries, with multiple counties listed for some entries where appropriate. In addition to name origins and meanings, geophysical data such as the heights of mountains and lengths of waterways are indicated.

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0786493399

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9780786493395

Lost & Found

By: Sandy Kay

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Lost & Found

By: Sandy Kay

Veronica Michaels had spent the past twenty years married to an angry, abusive man who stripped away every vestige of the poetic, independent, romantic writer she used to be. She had become a recluse, a mere shadow of the mother that her daughter Meg remembered. Roni felt trapped in a loveless marriage, burdened with debt, with no hope for a different life or a different future. When she was offered a chance for freedom, she grasped for it - even though it involved a bit of espionage, blackmail, and a dangerous escape for her life with the help of the very handsome father of a co-worker. Would Frank Harrison ever look at her as anything other than a desperate, weak woman needing protection, or was she destined to spend the rest of her life without the love she so longed for?

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1491808993

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Digital Preservation for Libraries, Archives, and Museums

By: Edward M. Corrado,Heather Moulaison Sandy

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Digital Preservation for Libraries, Archives, and Museums

By: Edward M. Corrado,Heather Moulaison Sandy

This new edition of Digital Preservation in Libraries, Archives, and Museums is the most current, complete guide to digital preservation available today. For administrators and practitioners alike, the information in this book is presented readably, focusing on management issues and best practices. Although this book addresses technology, it is not solely focused on technology. After all, technology changes and digital preservation is aimed for the long term. This is not a how-to book giving step-by-step processes for certain materials in a given kind of system. Instead, it addresses a broad group of resources that could be housed in any number of digital preservation systems. Finally, this book is about “things (not technology; not how-to; not theory) I wish I knew before I got started.” Digital preservation is concerned with the life cycle of the digital object in a robust and all-inclusive way. Many Europeans and some North Americans may refer to digital curation to mean the same thing, taking digital preservation to be the very limited steps and processes needed to insure access over the long term. The authors take digital preservation in the broadest sense of the term: looking at all aspects of curating and preserving digital content for long term access. The book is divided into four part: 1.Situating Digital Preservation, 2.Management Aspects, 3.Technology Aspects, and 4.Content-Related Aspects. Digital Preservation will answer questions that you might not have even known you had, leading to more successful digital preservation initiatives.

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1442278730

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Elections: a Very Short Introduction

By: L. Sandy Maisel,Jennifer A. Yoder

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Elections: a Very Short Introduction

By: L. Sandy Maisel,Jennifer A. Yoder

Elections: A Very Short Introduction focuses on the key concepts surrounding elections that occur in all democracies and non-democratic regimes. Elections, essentially, determine who will hold public office and who will have the power to govern. Moreover, all democracies do not function in the same way and so do their respective election system functions. The VSI then highlights how elections connect citizens to those whom they choose to make decisions on their behalf and who regulate their behavior. It examines a variety of voting and electoral systems before providing an overview of reforms under consideration in a number of countries"--

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Oxford University Press

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0197645755

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The Truth about Your Bad Home Loan

By: Sandy White

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The Truth about Your Bad Home Loan

By: Sandy White

If every defaulting loan followed the advice in this book, this country could avoid increases in homelessness, crime, domestic abuse, broken neighborhoods, and so much more. Keeping these families in place as long as possible, and maintaining the property, is in the best interest of the borrower, lender, neighborhoods, law enforcement and government. Sandy White offers: * State specific resources for filing complaints; * The stages of foreclosure and eviction; * Foreclosure scam awareness and the law; * An understanding of options that may help save money; * How and why you should stay in your house as long as possible. The information in this book will help get your voice heard, document your position, and possible recourse against the people that violated your trust. This book is a must read for anyone with a bad mortgage loan, industry professionals, and those seeking a future mortgage loan.

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1435707559

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The Boys In Blue

10 Cop Romances

By: Tami Lund,Nancy C Weeks,Danica Winters,Anji Nolan,Sandy Vaile,Becky Flade,Susanne Matthews,Robyn Neeley,Jennifer Lawler,Winter Austin

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The Boys In Blue

10 Cop Romances

By: Tami Lund,Nancy C Weeks,Danica Winters,Anji Nolan,Sandy Vaile,Becky Flade,Susanne Matthews,Robyn Neeley,Jennifer Lawler,Winter Austin

It's hard to resist a man in uniform, and when it comes to these ten sexy law enforcement heroes, danger never looked so good. From street beats to under the covers, they're arresting, they're provocative, and they're sure to steal your heart! Undercover Heat: When Agent Kyra Sanders and FBI hotshot Quinn Daniels are assigned to go undercover as a married couple, trouble--and desire--flares. She's got a history, he's got a hell of a secret, and the only answer to this dilemma is almost criminal. In the Shadow of Vengeance: Elizabeth Merlot can't afford to let handsome Detective Noah McNeil discover her secret past. But when trouble finds her son, Noah may be the only one who can save their lives. Montana Mustangs: When a body washes up on the shore of a rural Montana lake, police officer Dane Burke and Aura Montgarten must get to the bottom of this mystery--but Aura has a secret that's out of this world. Can two unlikely souls find true love? Love Is in the Air: When Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Jim Cromwell investigates Maine-based drug ring The Alabatross Alliance, the case leads him to airline pilot Captain Sophie Berg. He's not sure if she's an innocent or his lead suspect, but when she's kidnapped, Jim must decide whether to believe his head or his heart. Inheriting Fear: Detective Luca Patterson has never crossed a professional line until he meets his new neighbor Mya. She's sexy, feisty, and he can't stop thinking about her, but her secrets coincide with Luca's case--and lead to an unexpectedly sizzling interlude in his bed. When lines blur, will love or duty ultimately come into focus? Fated Hearts: Sheriff Carter McAlister offers mysterious newcomer Henley Elliott a job as his assistant. Breaking through her carefully built shell proves to be a near-impossible task, and now a dangerous new presence in the Cove seems to be targeting Henley. Can Henley and Carter leave their secrets and scars in the past to get a second chance at happily ever after? On His Watch: Special Agent Jason Spark is enjoying some welcome peace and quiet when he's called to a 911 call and steps into a horrifying bloodbath straight out of a Hollywood slasher movie. Survivor Nikki Hart believes Jason might be the angel sent to protect her. But when she learns about the secret role he played in her tragedy, can she ever forgive him? Ashley's Allegiance: Ashley Whitman's ready to step up and contribute to the family tea legacy, just like her successful cousins. But as the conspiracy surrounding the farm deepens, so does her relationship with Sheriff Jacob Sanders. Their families have been rivals for years...will a union between them finally bring peace to Emerald Springs? Acts of Faith: Everyone assumed Emma's brother died in a car accident. Then one of his friends asks Emma to meet her so she can reveal the truth, but the whistleblower is brutally murdered before their appointment. There's only one person Emma can turn to for help--her ex-husband, a cop who never wants to see her again. Retribution: The homicide of a criminal lawyer puts Dallas homicide detective Remy LeBeau on a collision course with a professional assassin from his past. Is his relationship with professional barrel racer Cody Lewis the motivation behind the attacks--or a secret weapon that gives him the edge to end this nightmare once and for all? Sensuality Level: Sensual

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Simon and Schuster

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1440596964

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Sylvia Rose and the Cherry Tree

By: Sandy Shapiro-Hurt

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Sylvia Rose and the Cherry Tree

By: Sandy Shapiro-Hurt

In rhymed couplets, with magical illustrations, Sylvia Rose and the Cherry Tree spins a story of adventure, imagination, and the importance of home. This very strange tale began in May in a friendly forest on a sunny day. Skipping along a path in the wood danced Sylvia Rose, and man, she was GOOD! Laughing and leaping came Sylvia Rose, Whirling and twirling on twinkly toes. Bold, adventurous Sylvia Rose loves visiting the animals and trees of the forest. The girl and her favorite cherry tree share almost everything, including dancing and stories, but they can’t travel the world together because the tree is rooted deep in the earth. Determined to overcome this obstacle, Sylvia Rose enlists her animal friends to uproot the glorious tree, and Sylvia and the tree set off globetrotting together, taking in the wonders of the world from the Eiffel Tower to the Sydney Opera House, each sight more amazing than the last. Back home in the forest, however, the animals begin to suffer without the food and shelter of their life-sustaining cherry tree. Can the tree give up her newfound freedom and return to her role in the forest ecosystem? Fountas & Pinnell Level M

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Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing

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0884485927

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The Battle of Gettysburg

100 Things to Know

By: Sandy Allison

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The Battle of Gettysburg

100 Things to Know

By: Sandy Allison

Concise introductions to popular subjects. Fascinating "did you know?" facts. Compulsively readable presentation.

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0811740013

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Rogues to Royalty: Notable Ancestral Lines of Ernest Dunton and Sadie May Jordan of Norfolk, Massachusetts

By: Sandy Dahlfred

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Rogues to Royalty: Notable Ancestral Lines of Ernest Dunton and Sadie May Jordan of Norfolk, Massachusetts

By: Sandy Dahlfred

Kings, Pilgrims, United States Presidents - you'd never guess that the ancestry of a humble couple from Norfolk, Massachusetts includes such notables. The Ernest and Sadie Dunton family can boast founding fathers, a famous bear tamer, war heroes, and even a ghost! Although Ernest and Sadie lived traditional lives for their time period, and accomplished nothing that would be considered remarkable or extraordinary, hidden in their respective family trees are gems worth investigating and keeping alive for us, their living descendants, as well as for future generations. This book tells the stories that our parents/grandparents/great-grandparents probably didn't.

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1387484427

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Making College Work

Pathways to Success for Disadvantaged Students

By: Harry J. Holzer,Sandy Baum

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Making College Work

Pathways to Success for Disadvantaged Students

By: Harry J. Holzer,Sandy Baum

Practical solutions for improving higher education opportunities for disadvantaged students Too many disadvantaged college students in America do not complete their coursework or receive any college credential, while others earn degrees or certificates with little labor market value. Large numbers of these students also struggle to pay for college, and some incur debts that they have difficulty repaying. The authors provide a new review of the causes of these problems and offer promising policy solutions. The circumstances affecting disadvantaged students stem both from issues on the individual side, such as weak academic preparation and financial pressures, and from institutional failures. Low-income students disproportionately attend schools that are underfunded and have weak performance incentives, contributing to unsatisfactory outcomes for many students. Some solutions, including better financial aid or academic supports, target individual students. Other solutions, such as stronger linkages between coursework and the labor market and more structured paths through the curriculum, are aimed at institutional reforms. All students, and particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, also need better and varied pathways both to college and directly to the job market, beginning in high school. We can improve college outcomes, but must also acknowledge that we must make hard choices and face difficult tradeoffs in the process. While no single policy is guaranteed to greatly improve college and career outcomes, implementing a number of evidence-based policies and programs together has the potential to improve these outcomes substantially.

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Brookings Institution Press

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0815730225

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9780815730224

Learning to Live with Huntington's Disease

One Family's Story

By: Sandy Sulaiman

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Learning to Live with Huntington's Disease

One Family's Story

By: Sandy Sulaiman

Huntington's Disease (HD) is a hereditary illness passed on via a defective gene. There is a fifty per cent chance of inheriting it from a parent and there is yet no cure. Learning to Live with Huntington's Disease is one family's poignant story of coping with the symptoms, the diagnosis and the effects of HD. This book presents the struggles and strengths of the whole family when one member loses their future to a terminal illness. Told by the sufferer and other significant family members, the individuals describe the burden of watching yourself and others for symptoms of HD, including involuntary movements, depression, clumsiness, weight loss, slurred speech and sometimes violent tendencies. The family recounts the challenge to remain united and describes how they approached issues such as whether or not to be tested for HD, how much information to disclose to relatives, whether to have children or not and guilt if one sibling inherits the illness and one does not. Both honest and positive, the author stresses the importance of re-inventing yourself and your present, prioritising relationships and retaining a sense of humour.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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1846426308

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9781846426308

Creating an Herbal Bodycare Business

By: Sandy Maine

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Creating an Herbal Bodycare Business

By: Sandy Maine

Start a profitable company making the natural products you love. Professional soapmaker Sandy Maine shares her business-building methods and inspiring philosophy to help you turn your passion into a vocation. Taking the mystery out of entrepreneurship, Maine provides clear advice on how to develop a sound business plan, identify your client base, create attractive packaging, set prices, manage an accounting system, employ staff, and much more. Get ready to take your herbal product to the marketplace.

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Storey Publishing, LLC

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1603421858

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9781603421850

Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance, 2nd Edition

1,001 Time-Saving Tips

By: Sandy Lindsey

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Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance, 2nd Edition

1,001 Time-Saving Tips

By: Sandy Lindsey

STOP WORKING ON YOUR BOAT AND GET OUT ON THE WATER! Save money and time with these 1,001 tested tips from Sandy Lindsey, a boat-maintenance contributor to Boating magazine for many years. In Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance, Lindsey has culled the best of her years of advice and gathered the top suggestions from her readers. These handy, natural solutions work amazingly well—and are environmentally friendly. Boats last longer and look more beautiful with proper care. But that care takes a lot less time when you work smart. See how you can make your winterizing and spring commissioning chores go much faster and learn Lindsey's labor-saving secrets for tackling: Teak, canvas, and carpet care Painting, metal cleaning, and polishing Fiberglass and gelcoat cleaning and repair Engine care and winterizing Mildew--how to get rid of it, how to prevent it This second edition is updated with green solutions, information about dealing with ethanol in fuel, how to maintain the new batteries, and an all-new chapter on maintenance aspects of sailboats (sail care, winches, lines, and wire rigging). Putting the helpful hints of Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance to work can change your boating life. Less time working means more time boating! "A treasure chest of proven labor-savers that can help get those pesky maintenance chores done faster." -- Observer-Dispatch

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071789960

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9780071789967

Smoke Screen

By: Sandy London

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Smoke Screen

By: Sandy London

A young female executive is plunged into the fight against international terrorism in the hot new thriller by the author of A Whisper of Treason. Gillian finds herself attracted to her boss, Domenic Croft, and embroiled in his ruthless power struggle. Soon she learns of Domenic's other life--in the world of international terrorism.

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292

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Fawcett

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ISBN 10

0449149013

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9780449149010

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