Shirley Abbott's Books

The Bookmaker's Daughter

A Memory Unbound

By: Shirley Abbott

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Richly detailed with family anecdotes, feminist insight, history, sociology, and Southern mythology, this memoir chronicles Abbott's volatile relationship with her father, a bookie at an illegal gambling house. "A moving attempt to understand . . . how a bitter failure of a man was also the father of a real maker of books".--Valerie Sayers, New York Times Book Review.

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University of Arkansas Press

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1557288216

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9781557288219

Love's Apprentice

The Romantic Education of a Modern Woman

By: Shirley Abbott

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Love's Apprentice

The Romantic Education of a Modern Woman

By: Shirley Abbott

Shirley Abbott's new memoir charts her amorous education as a woman coming of emotional age in the second half of the twentieth century. Love's Apprentice will resonate with every woman who, despite her hard-earned knowledge of the limitations of love, will not be cured of it.

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Houghton Mifflin

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0395957850

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9780395957851

Womenfolks

Growing Up Down South

By: Shirley Abbott

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Womenfolks

Growing Up Down South

By: Shirley Abbott

Not distributed; available at Arkansas State Library.

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University of Arkansas Press

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1682260232

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9781682260234

The Future of Love

A Novel

By: Shirley Abbott

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The Future of Love

A Novel

By: Shirley Abbott

Eight New Yorkers are forced to confront their tangled lives, loves, and affairs after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

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Algonquin Books

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1565125673

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9781565125674

My Lucky Stars

A Hollywood Memoir

By: Shirley Maclaine

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My Lucky Stars

A Hollywood Memoir

By: Shirley Maclaine

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This book is like nothing you’ve read before about the world of movies—written by a movie star.”—Liz Smith An Academy Award-winning actress and the internationally bestselling author of Out on a Limb delivers her touching, warm, and headline-making memoir. In My Lucky Stars Shirley MacLaine talks candidly and personally about her four decades in Hollywood, especially about the men and women—her “lucky stars”—who touched and challenged her life. “[Maclaine is] an engaging storyteller. . . . Breezy and entertaining.”—The New York Times Book Review

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Bantam

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0307765059

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9780307765055

Ask Me Why

By: Jodi Thomas,Marie Force,Shirley Jump,Virginia Kantra

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Ask Me Why

By: Jodi Thomas,Marie Force,Shirley Jump,Virginia Kantra

You'll be mine: Will Abbott and Cameron Murphy are finally ready to tie the knot--as long as family, friends and a love-struck moose don't get in the way.

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Penguin

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0515155381

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9780515155389

Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy

By: Shirley E. Otto, MSN, CRNI, AOCN

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Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy

By: Shirley E. Otto, MSN, CRNI, AOCN

Based on recognized standards of practice, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy offers RN and LPN nursing students and practitioners a practical, concise resource for learning or reviewing current approaches to infusion therapy as well as a dependable IV pocket reference. Divided into consistent key sections, such as Troubleshooting Tips, Guidelines for Specific Procedures, Pain Management, and Helpful Hints, nurses can rely on this powerful pocket reference daily for their infusion therapy needs. And with the latest information on products, guidelines, and screening procedures, nurses can be sure they are staying current with the latest innovations and trends in the field. Presents the principles of infusion therapy in a thorough yet concise manner to facilitate learning and review as well as the easy retrieval of important IV information Highlights Clinical Alerts, Trouble Shooting Tips, and Potential Complications with consistent icons to point out specific clinical practice tips, to save time, and to help prevent common errors Illustrates the use of all drug calculation formulas to clearly explain the calculation process and help prevent drug administration errors Provides patient/family teaching guidelines to assist the nurse in providing appropriate infusion therapy education to their patients Provides multiple-choice study questions at the end of relevant chapters to help the reader evaluate his or her understanding of content and to prepare for the Intravenous Nurses Society Certification exam. Includes a Clinical Competency section at the end of relevant chapters to provide health care institutions and clinical educators with a tool that facilitates meeting JCAHO accreditation requirements. Identifies pediatric drug calculations with a special icon to easily distinguish between adult and pediatric calculations New and updated information on needleless IV therapy products, products that meet JCAHO/CDC safety recommendations, CDC/ANA safe practice guidelines, latex allergy, and blood products New content on CDC recommendations for screening West Nile Virus and SARS New content on Central Venous Catheters for child, adolescent, and geriatric patients New product information and illustrations familiarize readers with the latest innovations Expanded content on serum electrolytes keep readers up-to-date Updated discussion of chemotherapy drugs

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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032303196X

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9780323031967

December 1941

31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World

By: Craig Shirley

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December 1941

31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World

By: Craig Shirley

In the days before the attack on Pearl Harbor, America was largely focused on the war in Europe, but when planes dropped out of a clear blue sky and bombed the American naval base and aerial targets in Hawaii, everything changed in an instant. December 1941 takes you into the moment-by-moment ordeal of a nation waking to war. In December 1941, bestselling author Craig Shirley celebrates the American spirit while reconstructing the events that called it to shine with rare and piercing light. Shirley puts readers on the ground and the thick of the action. Relying on daily news reports from around the country and recently declassified government papers, Shirley sheds light on the crucial diplomatic exchanges leading up to the attack, the policies on the internment of Japanese people living in the U.S. after the assault, and the near-total overhaul of the U.S. economy to prepare for war. Shirley paints a compelling portrait of pre-war American culture--from the fashion and the celebrities to common pastimes. His portrait of America at war is just as vivid, highlighting: The surge in heroism, self-sacrifice, mass military enlistments, and national unity The prodigious talents of Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley Troubling price-controls and rationing, federal economic takeover, and censorship Featuring colorful personalities including Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull, and General Douglas MacArthur, December 1941 highlights a period of profound change in American government, foreign and domestic policy, law, economics, and business, chronicling the developments day by day through that singular and momentous month. December 1941 features surprising revelations, amusing anecdotes, and heart-wrenching stories, and also explores the unique religious and spiritual dimension of a culture under assault on the eve of Christmas. Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the closest thing to war for the Americans was uncoordinated, mediocre war games in South Carolina. Less than thirty days later, by the end of December 1941, the nation was involved in a battle for the preservation of its very way of life--a battle that would forever change the nation and the world.

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Thomas Nelson

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1595554580

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9781595554581

The Crasher

By: Shirley Lord

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The Crasher

By: Shirley Lord

Ginny Walker always had one dream: to be a great clothing designer, the next Calvin Klein or Bill Blass. She will do anything to succeed. She does happen to have a cousin (male) in New York; he is an investment banker of some sort, with lots of contacts, so she sets off for the Big Apple. Starting in a lowly job on 7th Avenue, she begins the life too many young New Yorkers know: a cramped living space, a dead end job with a sleazy boss, a wonderful set of friends, and a great amount of talent. Part of this talent is put to use designing evening attire for aw hot young model and partly used in dressing herself: Ginny Walker is wearing her own creations to the best parties in town, parties to which she is not invited, parties she crashes. Along the way Ginny falls in love, is gravely misused by the people she thought cared for her and does a great deal of growing up. But, it is only when she witnesses a murder that she needs to make the most important decisions of her life and become the kind of adult -- and designer -- she always knew she could be.

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Hachette+ORM

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0446571059

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9780446571050

The People's Boat

HMCS Oriole : Ship of a Thousand Dreams

By: Shirley Hewett

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The People's Boat

HMCS Oriole : Ship of a Thousand Dreams

By: Shirley Hewett

There may be no other sailing ship in North America that has touched the lives of so many people during 80-plus years of existence as HMCS Oriole. The design of famed MIT marine architect George Owen, the pride of original owner George Gooderham, commodore of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, the steadfast training ship of the Royal Canadian Navy for more than five decades, and ultimately "the people's boat" in her home harbours of Esquimalt and Victoria, BC, HMCS Oriole continues to add to her legacy with every new nautical adventure. Her fascinating history is captured by author and avid mariner Shirley Hewett in a narrative based on extensive interviews with Oriole's past captains and crew. Hewett listened to their stories, shared their insights and sailed the New Zealand leg of a South Pacific good-will voyage in 1998 aboard the Oriole as part of an international crew. "She is a ship that manufactures dreams," Hewett said. "Mine became to tell her many stories.

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1894384202

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The Playboy Savored Seduction

By: Shirley Jump

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The Playboy Savored Seduction

By: Shirley Jump

Another laugh-out-loud love story from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shirley Jump's wickedly delightful Sweet and Savory Romances series. It's the Sweetest Mess to Date When Olivia Regan bids on a sexy Boston celebrity at a charity auction, her intentions are not what they seem. Plagued by a never-ending cycle of failed marketing plans for her pastry business, Olivia is sure that her newest ploy--with charming playboy Daniel Worth at the center--will succeed. Well, as long as she can resist his deep blue eyes and million-dollar smile. Daniel Worth has never felt like he had a purpose in life and wants a taste of the determined drive he sees in the fiery Olivia. He's intrigued by Olivia and her high-priced bid--as well as the fact that he can't buy her in return. Olivia's beauty and fight-to-the-end attitude drive Daniel to put his inheritance at risk and take a chance on the irresistible pastry chef, even if falling for her means treading on dangerous ground. Olivia is determined to protect her wounded heart, but soon realizes bidding on Daniel Worth has created a mess, not just in her business, but also in her heart! *Special bonus material: Recipes written by the characters inside!* This title was originally released as The Bachelor Preferred Pastry in 2006.

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TKA Distribution

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1937776662

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The Long Way to Vladivostok

A Journey Through Scandinavia and the Silk Road to Siberia

By: Shirley Hardy-Rix,Brian Rix

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The Long Way to Vladivostok

A Journey Through Scandinavia and the Silk Road to Siberia

By: Shirley Hardy-Rix,Brian Rix

Riding a motorbike in howling high winds and freezing temperatures to reach Nordkapp, the northern most point of Europe could have been disastrous. But for Shirley Hardy-Rix and Brian Rix it was one of the best days of their lives. This is what the well-travelled retired couple had hoped for when they planned to fill a gap in their riding experience and take on Scandinavia, the old Silk Road in Central Asia and the world's largest country, Russia. They shipped their motorcycle to Greece and spent the next six months riding to the northern most tip of Europe and then taking the long road to Vladivostok in Russia. From freezing cold to the searing heat of 47°C in the deserts of Central Asia, Shirley and Brian pushed the boundaries, tackling icy roads and gravel tracks. They rode through water crossings and deep sand drifts to reach some of the most beautiful cities on the Silk Road. The Long Way to Vladivostok takes readers through some of the world's most glorious and remote areas, sharing the joys and hardships of life on the road. Experience their travels from the comfort of your armchair or be inspired to pack your bags and hit the road.

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Hardy-Rix Media Services

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1925281825

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9781925281828

RV Vacations For Dummies

By: Shirley Slater,Harry Basch

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RV Vacations For Dummies

By: Shirley Slater,Harry Basch

The freewheeling way to explore the U.S.A. Our friendly, expert authors get you ready to roll with practical advice, whether you're a novice or experienced RVer. From buying or renting your rig to how to outfit it, you'll get essential info. When you're on the road, there are 14 trips that cover the country from coast to coast, whether you want to enjoy lobster in Maine or get your kicks on Route 66. Open the book and find: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice Regional itineraries for every part of the U.S. Up-to-date info on attractions and campgrounds Lots of detailed maps

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470934131

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9780470934135

Give and Take

The Citizen-Taxpayer and the Rise of Canadian Democracy

By: Shirley Tillotson

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Give and Take

The Citizen-Taxpayer and the Rise of Canadian Democracy

By: Shirley Tillotson

Can a book about tax history be a page-turner? You wouldn’t think so. But Give and Take is full of surprises. A Canadian millionaire who embraced the new federal income tax in 1917. A socialist hero, J.S. Woodsworth, who deplored the burden of big government. Most surprising of all, Give and Take reveals that taxes deliver something more than armies and schools. They build democracy. Tillotson launches her story with the 1917 war income tax, takes us through the tumultuous tax fights of the interwar years, proceeds to the remaking of income taxation in the 1940s and onwards, and finishes by offering a fresh angle on the fierce conflicts surrounding tax reform in the 1960s. Taxes show us the power of the state, and Canadians often resisted that power, disproving the myth that we have always been good loyalists. But Give and Take is neither a simple tale of tax rebels nor a tirade against the taxman. Tillotson argues that Canadians also made real contributions to democracy when they taxed wisely and paid willingly.

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UBC Press

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077483675X

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9780774836753

Origin of the Earth and Moon

By: Shirley Silver,Robin M. Canup,Wick R. Miller,Kevin Righter

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Origin of the Earth and Moon

By: Shirley Silver,Robin M. Canup,Wick R. Miller,Kevin Righter

This comprehensive survey of indigenous languages of the New World introduces students and general readers to the mosaic of American Indian languages and cultures and offers an approach to grasping their subtleties. Authors Silver and Miller demonstrate the complexity and diversity of these languages while dispelling popular misconceptions. Their text reveals the linguistic richness of languages found throughout the Americas, emphasizing those located in the western United States and Mexico while drawing on a wide range of other examples from Canada to the Andes. It introduces readers to such varied aspects of communicating as directionals and counting systems, storytelling, expressive speech, Mexican Kickapoo whistle speech, and Plains sign language. The authors have included the basics of grammar and historical linguistics while emphasizing such issues as speech genres and other sociolinguistic issues and the relation between language and worldview. American Indian Languages: Cultural and Social Contexts is a comprehensive resource that will serve as a text in undergraduate and lower-level graduate courses on Native American languages and provide a useful reference for students of American Indian literature or general linguistics. It also introduces general readers interested in Native Americans to the amazing diversity and richness of indigenous American languages.

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University of Arizona Press

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0816521395

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9780816521395

The Wall of Life

Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Lifetime

By: Shirley MacLaine

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The Wall of Life

Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Lifetime

By: Shirley MacLaine

Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Shirley MacLaine shares a dazzling memoir in photographs, chronicling her extraordinary life with 150+ images from her personal archive With more than seventy years on the silver screen, Shirley MacLaine has, as she says, seen it all, done it all, been everywhere, and met everyone. Since making her Hollywood debut in 1955, her popularity has only grown as she’s amassed a stunning collection of awards and written multiple bestselling memoirs. Now, at ninety years old, MacLaine has more stories to tell and the pictures to bring them to life. By introducing readers to her extensive photo collection—which she calls her “wall of life”—MacLaine reveals both intimate family memories and images with some of the most significant figures from entertainment and politics. With wit and charm, she reflects on each photo, exploring ambition, love, friendship, motherhood, art, political activism, curiosity, and more. Charting the course of her remarkable life and career, MacLaine shares both early memories (her childhood with her brother, Warren Beatty; her decision to leave for New York City at age sixteen; her early work dancing on Broadway) as well as remembrances of her days in the public eye (campaigning for George McGovern, traveling to meet political luminaries, starring in legendary film roles, and developing an interest in spirituality). Along the way, readers gain greater insight into figures such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bob Fosse, Jack Nicholson, the Dalai Lama, Fidel Castro, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and many more. Whether she's sharing what advice Elvis Presley asked her for, how she consoled close friend Elizabeth Taylor after the death of her husband, or which head of state she discussed UFOs with, MacLaine offers her most visual and delightful book yet, giving readers an unprecedented glance into a life like no other.

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Random House

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0593735307

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The Life and Times of James W. Shirley, Sr. You Can Get There from Here

By: James W. Shirley

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The Life and Times of James W. Shirley, Sr. You Can Get There from Here

By: James W. Shirley

In the small town of Harrison City, Pennsylvania, Jim Shirley began his life surrounded by family and community members. It didn¿t matter that they didn¿t have electricity, used a galvanized steel washtub for bathing, and had an outhouse for other necessities. A loving and caring mother, older siblings, and a home built of love were the stepping stones to a self made man. As Jim grows older, he learns what he wants to do in life, how to create a family of his own, and how to draw the most out of what life has to offer a person. After becoming a licensed funeral director in 1959, he was employed in the Pittsburgh area. Later, he purchased a home under unusual circumstances in North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania. As a budding funeral director he inadvertently became a community leader in the Lions International organization and, presented his speaking skills, he showed us what it means to bring a new meaning to life and enjoy every moment of it with the same wondrous awe we had as children.

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Dorrance Publishing

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1434925323

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Little Jiang

By: Shirley Marr

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Little Jiang

By: Shirley Marr

Mei Ling Pang was born at an inauspicious time on an inauspicious day, so wherever she goes, misfortune follows. When Little Jiang hops out of his grave and into Mei's life, fangs and all, her luck goes from bad to worse. But in trying to help Little Jiang, Mei might just make her own future brighter.

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Fremantle Press

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1760990086

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Leading Practice in Early Years Settings

By: Mary E Whalley,Shirley Allen

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Leading Practice in Early Years Settings

By: Mary E Whalley,Shirley Allen

To achieve Early Years Professional Status candidates must demonstrate that they have effectively led the professional practice of their colleagues across the 0-5 age range. The second edition of this popular text helps Early Years students and experienced practitioners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to do just that. It explains the nature of leadership and the EYP′s role in promoting good practice and appropriate values and principles. This new edition has been fully revised and updated and includes new chapters on leading practice in a multi-professional context and the leader of practice as an agent of change.

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Learning Matters

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0857253298

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9780857253293

Green Project Management

By: Richard Maltzman,David Shirley

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Green Project Management

By: Richard Maltzman,David Shirley

Winner of PMI's 2011 David I. Cleland Project Management Literature AwardDetailing cutting-edge green techniques and methods, this book teaches project managers how to maximize resources and get the most out of limited budgets. It supplies proven techniques and best practices in green project management, including risk and opportunity assessments.

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1466554088

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Handbook of Research on Teaching Literacy Through the Communicative and Visual Arts, Volume II

A Project of the International Reading Association

By: James Flood,Shirley Brice Heath,Diane Lapp

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Handbook of Research on Teaching Literacy Through the Communicative and Visual Arts, Volume II

A Project of the International Reading Association

By: James Flood,Shirley Brice Heath,Diane Lapp

The Handbook of Research on Teaching Literacy Through the Communicative and Visual Arts, Volume II brings together state-of-the-art research and practice on the evolving view of literacy as encompassing not only reading, writing, speaking, and listening, but also the multiple ways through which learners gain access to knowledge and skills. It forefronts as central to literacy education the visual, communicative, and performative arts, and the extent to which all of the technologies that have vastly expanded the meanings and uses of literacy originate and evolve through the skills and interests of the young. A project of the International Reading Association, published and distributed by Routledge/Taylor & Francis. Visit http://www.reading.org for more information about Internationl Reading Associationbooks, membership, and other services.

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1317639707

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Social Media and Public Relations

Fake Friends and Powerful Publics

By: Judy Motion,Robert L. Heath,Shirley Leitch

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Social Media and Public Relations

Fake Friends and Powerful Publics

By: Judy Motion,Robert L. Heath,Shirley Leitch

Social media is having a profound, but not yet fully understood impact on public relations. In the 24/7 world of perpetually connected publics, will public relations function as a dark art that spins (or tweets) self-interested variations of the truth for credulous audiences? Or does the full glare of the internet and the increasing expectations of powerful publics motivate it to more honestly engage to serve the public interest? The purpose of this book is to examine the role of PR by exploring the myriad ways that social media is reshaping its conceptualization, strategies, and tactics. In particular, it explores the dichotomies of fake and authentic, powerless and powerful, meaningless and meaningful. It exposes transgressions committed by practitioners—the paucity of digital literacy, the lack of understanding of the norms of social media, naivety about corporate identity risks, and the overarching emphasis on spin over authentic engagement. But it also shows the power that closely networked social media users have to insert information and opinion into discussions and force "false PR friends" to be less so. This timely, challenging, and fascinating book will be of interest to all students, researchers, and practitioners in Public Relations, Media, and Communication Studies. Winner of the 2016 NCA PRIDE Award for best book

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1135005990

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Frederick Kiesler

Lost in History; Art of This Century and The Modern Art Gallery

By: Shirley Haines-Cooke

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Frederick Kiesler

Lost in History; Art of This Century and The Modern Art Gallery

By: Shirley Haines-Cooke

The material for this book has been taken from the 2006 thesis, Frederick Kiesler’s Art of This Century in New York, (1942-1947), in the Context of the Twentieth Century Art Museum. The prime objective was to establish why so few people remember Art of This Century, which Kiesler designed for Peggy Guggenheim in 1942, and she ruthlessly closed in 1947. A second aim was to investigate why there has been so research carried out on the Gallery, when it was acknowledged as a work of art in its own right at the time of opening. Indeed, in 2004 Thomas Krens, the Guggenheim Foundation’s director expressed concern that due to the lack of research it might slip into oblivion. Such a statement raises questions as to why it has taken the Guggenheim Foundation over half a century to resurrect Art of This Century, in the form of two exhibitions held in Frankfurt and Venice, or instigate its own research. The book opens with an historical account of the development of the modern art museum, as well as an overview of Kiesler’s life and multidisciplinary oeuvre. His association with selected, contemporary architectural theorists, and architects is looked at to establish whether they had any influence on his eclectic thinking. This is followed by a summary of Kiesler’s manifesto, On Correalism and Biotechnique: A Definition of a New Approach to Building Design, 1937-1939. The main body of the work is a detailed description of Art of This Century. The notion that Kiesler’s innovative theories and designs might be better understood in a twenty-first century architectural context is finally explored. "This book finally restores Frederick Kiesler to his rightful place in the history of twentieth century art and architecture. By a careful analysis of his sometimes fraught collaboration with the mercurial Peggy Guggenheim, Haines-Cooke uncovers the fascinating story of Kiesler’s ground-breaking new vision for the display of abstract art – rendered all the more poignant by its significant yet largely subliminal influence on much of the best in recent museum and gallery architecture." —Dr Jonathan Hale, University of Nottingham

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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1443808377

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Brothers

By: Shirley Winwood

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Brothers

By: Shirley Winwood

Two young boys Tommy and Billy come from extremely poor and unloved background, and the eldest of the two, Tommy, feels totally responsible for his younger brother, Billy. Tommy decides to take matters into his own hands regarding supporting Billy and himself, which takes them on a journey of death, misery, and being on the run from the policehis dreams of making everything right for them both is just too much for him. Their mother believes that she is providing them with a home and food and thats where her responsibilities end. Does she care what they do or where they go? Now the police are knocking on her door, and some of the news she receives has her roaring with laughter, which isnt anything to laugh at. Billy, who loves his brother unconditionally, will follow him anywhere. He is his hero, and he knows that Tommy will always look after him, but things have gone wrong, and now he is very scared, and even his brother doesnt seem to be able to handle their situation. When everything comes to an end, someone has to pay the price and the price is very high.

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1466990767

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Greece

By: Shirley Cox Husted

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Greece

By: Shirley Cox Husted

Greece, a community of nearly 100,000 people, lies on the south shore of Lake Ontario, opposite Toronto. It has a picturesque shoreline with a bay and more ponds than any other locality along the lake. In its early years, community life was centered around a harbor on the Genesee River at the village of Charlotte. From these simple beginnings, Greece eventually grew to become the largest township in Monroe County. Its growth was due in large part to photography leader George Eastman, whose factories became the major employer in the Rochester metropolitan area. Over the years, the township's political leaders have been recognized across the state. Its land once produced magnificent flowers, vegetable seeds, and rootstock for shipment worldwide. Greece also is the home of the Wegman families, whose food stores rank among the nation's best grocery operations. Buried in nearby Holy Sepulchre Cemetery are the remains of Dr. Francis Tumblety, inventor of patent medicine cure-alls and main suspect in London's 1888 Jack the Ripper murder investigation. Greece contains marvelous pictorial memories of the amusement park at Manitou Beach, with its poplar-lined entrance, grand old hotels reached by an open-air trolley that slowly crossed the bay and ponds, and two nearby lighthouses that guided vessels across the lake to and from Canada.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738505293

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9780738505299

RV Vacations For Dummies

By: Harry Basch,Shirley Slater

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RV Vacations For Dummies

By: Harry Basch,Shirley Slater

From New England to the Oregon Coast, from Texas to the Tetons, America is full of fascinating and friendly places ? and your RV is a great way to get to any one of them. This fun, friendly guide shows you how to get the most out of RV vacations with fun itineraries and handy tips on: Choosing the right route; picking the right RV for your budget; eating and sleeping comfortably on the road; and planning ahead for special travel needs.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470372451

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Rehabilitation Nursing

Prevention, Intervention, and Outcomes

By: Shirley P. Hoeman

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Rehabilitation Nursing

Prevention, Intervention, and Outcomes

By: Shirley P. Hoeman

Providing a solid foundation of concepts and principles, this book maintains the fundamental focus of rehabilitation nursing: holistic care of the rehabilitation client to achieve maximum potential outcomes in functional and lifestyle independence.

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