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Book SynopsisOffering a snapshot of Japanese society, this title examines etiquette guides, advice literature, and other such instruction for behavior from the early modern period to the present day and discovers how manners do in fact make the nation.Trade Review"With Manners and Mischief, as with their previous work, Bardsley and Miller demonstrate what commitment to serious fun can look like." -- Christine R. Yano Monumenta Nipponica "Manners and Mischief disdains frivolity and stands firm as an academic text for students serious about extending their anthropological knowledge of Japan." -- Kris Kosaka Japan Times

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Book SynopsisA highly practical guide that shows readers how to create a tailor-made mid-century modern home one room at a time.Trade Review'An absolute dream for real interior enthusiasts' - Daisy Butter'Fabulous' - fionacumberpatch.com

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Book SynopsisDraw what you see Hirameki - 'brainwave' or 'flash of inspiration' in Japanese - is where doodling and imagination come together.Trade Review'Perfect if you're frequently found trying to spot shapes in the clouds' - Best Magazine'Now that's how you create art! ... For anyone (at any ages too!) who likes to draw, especially those like me who needs a bit of inspiration, Hirameki is perfect' - This is Life Blog'Put the felt-tips down - the next phase of the adult colouring craze is upon us, and it's the Japanese art of Hirameki' - The Sun on Sunday'Great for those spare moments when your hands get restless and you just want to create something fresh and spontaneous' - Craft Stamper'This quirky little book is perfect for moments of 'me' time when you want to forget the stresses and strains of the day' - Craft Focus'Beautifully produced in full colour, on quality paper' - The Papercraft Post'A fun way to explore and discover and I can't wait to have a go with the kids' - Life at the Zoo.comTable of Contents1. Minimalism • 2. Categories • 3. Variations • 4. Additions • 5. Combinations 6. Interactions • 7. Freestyle • And throughout... lots and lots of BLOTS

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Book SynopsisThe first-ever visual expansion of Wernerâs Nomenclature of Colours, featuring over 800 illustration references from the natural world.Trade Review'Patrick Baty shares the beauty of our world through a rich and diverse palette' - .Cent'This new version of Syme’s book provides new examples for each hue the artist described but it also lays bare how endless is the project of classifying colour' - The Age'Fascinating, lavishly illustrated … the essays by four leading experts are both informative and accessible … a very enjoyable read' - House & Garden'Utterly beguiling' - Apollo'Like a beautiful antique cabinet of curiosities … a delight to delve into … An evocative exploration of all the shades of the natural world' - The Simple Things'This is a beautiful book, a fascinating object in itself' - Amateur PhotographerTable of ContentsIntroduction The Origination, Purpose and Development of Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours by Patrick Baty • i. Whites, Greys and Blacks • 1. Werner’s Mineralogical System and how his Nomenclature of Colours Became Syme’s Colour Standard by Peter Davidson • ii. Blues and Purples • 2. Colours in Zoology: Subjective or Systematic? by Elaine Charwat • iii. Greens • 3. Syme’s Colour Chart in Botany: Origin and Impact by Giulia Simonini • iv. Yellows and Oranges • 4. One for All? Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours as a General Standard of Colour and its Particular Use in Medicine by André Karliczek • v. Reds and Browns

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Book SynopsisAn extensively illustrated compendium of 45 expertly selected illuminated bibles that transport the reader through 1,000 years of history and across the Christian world. For two millennia the Bible has inspired the creation of art. Within this legacy of remarkable art and beauty, illuminated biblical manuscripts offer some of the best evidence for our understanding of early Christian painting and artistic interpretations of the Bible. Compiled and written by two internationally renowned experts, this beautiful book immerses the reader in the world of illuminated manuscripts of the Bible. Through its pictures we are transported across 1,000 years of history, passing chronologically through many of the major centres of the Christian world. Starting in Constantinople in the East, the journey moves on to Lindisfarne in the North, to imperial Aachen, back to Canterbury, then to Carolingian Tours in western France. Later we view some of the riches of Winchester, Mozarabic Spain, CrusTrade Review'Sumptuous … spans 1,000 years and considers the history and significance of 45 illuminated biblical manuscripts, providing much insight into medieval Christian art' - ApolloTable of ContentsIntroduction: One Thousand Years of Art and Beauty The Bibles 1. The Golden Canon Tables Canon Tables of Eusebius of Caesarea, in Greek Constantinople, 6th or 7th century [Turkey] Glimpses of early Christian splendour in Constantinople 2. The Lindisfarne Gospels The Four Gospels, in Latin, with added interlinear gloss in Old English Lindisfarne, c. 700 (added gloss, Chester-le-Street, c. 970) [UK] Spectacular Anglo-Saxon Ornament 3. The Vespasian Psalter Psalter, in Latin, with interlinear gloss in Old English Kent, 1st half of the 8th century [UK] The Earliest Narrative Initials in Western Europe 4. The Harley Golden Gospels The Four Gospels, in Latin Aachen?, Carolingian Empire, c. 800 [UK] The Gospels Written in Gold 5. The Canterbury Royal Bible Bible, in Latin (incomplete, now comprising the Four Gospels only) Canterbury, 1st quarter of the 9th century, [UK] An Early Canterbury Bible 6. The Moutier-Granval Bible Bible, in Latin Tours, 2nd quarter of the 9th century [France] Symbolic Figurative Art 7. The Lothar Psalter Psalter, in Latin Aachen, c. 842–55 [Germany] An Imperial Psalter 8. The Aethelstan or Coronation Gospels The Four Gospels, in Latin Lobbes, south of Brussels, last quarter of the 9th century, or 1st quarter of the 10th century [Belgium] A Royal Gift 9. Guest-Coutts New Testament New Testament, in Greek Constantinople, middle of 10th century [Turkey] An Illuminated New Testament from Constantinople 10. The Harley Psalter Psalter, in Latin (Psalms, incomplete) Canterbury, 1st half of the 11th century [UK] An Anglo-Saxon Masterpiece 11. The Old English Hexateuch Hexateuch (Genesis-Joshua), in Old English Canterbury, 2nd quarter of the 11th century [UK] The Earliest Illustrated Western Vernacular Bible 12. The Harley Echternach Gospels The Four Gospels, in Latin Echternach, middle of the 11th century [Luxembourg] Ottonian Imperial Style 13. The Tiberius Psalter Psalter, in Latin, imperfect, with Old English gloss Winchester, 2nd or 3rd quarter of the 11th century [UK] A Grand Christological Cycle 14. Theodore Psalter Psalter, in Greek Constantinople, 1066 [Turkey] A Byzantine Visual Commentary on the Psalms 15. The Silos Apocalypse Revelation and Beatus of Liébana’s commentary, St Jerome’s commentary on Daniel, in Latin Silos [Spain], 1091 (text) and 1109 (decoration) [Spain] A Spanish Vision of the Apocalypse 16. The Stavelot Bible Bible, in Latin Stavelot, near Liège, 1093–97 [Belgium] Monumental Art 17. The Egerton Gospel Lectionary Gospel Lectionary, in Latin Germany, c. 1100 [Germany] Illuminating the Liturgy 18. The Burney Gospels The Four Gospels, in Greek Constantinople, 10th century (script) and 2nd quarter of 12th century (portraits) [Turkey] An Imperial Tetraevangelion 19. The Psalter of Queen Melisende Psalter, in Latin Jerusalem, between 1131 and 1143 [Middle East] A Psalter for a Crusader Queen 20. The Winchester Psalter Psalter, in Latin and French with the Apostles Creed and some prayers in French Winchester, England, middle of 12th century [UK] An Illustrated Bilingual Psalter 21. The Worms Bible Bible, in Latin Frankenthal, near Worms, c. 1148 [Germany] A Romanesque Giant Bible 22. The Floreffe Bible Bible, in Latin Meuse valley, 2nd or 3rd quarter of the 12th century [Germany] Visual Biblical Exegesis 23. The Arnstein Bible Bible, in Latin Arnstein, Germany, c. 1172 [Germany] A Grand Monastic Bible 24. The Harley Greek Gospels The Four Gospels, in Greek Cyprus or Palestine, late 12th century [Middle East] A Gospels to Aid Devotion 25. Syriac Lectionary Gospel Lectionary, in Syriac Mosul, between 1216 and 1220 [Syria / Middle East] A Syrian Visualization of the Gospels 26. The Harley Bible moralisée Moralized Bible (Maccabees and the New Testament), in Latin, Paris, 2nd quarter of 13th century [France] Royal Instruction 27. Apocalypse Revelation, with extracts from the commentary of Berengaudus, in Latin, imperfect London or Westminster, c. 1260 [UK] An English Illustrated Apocalypse 28. Bolognese Bible Bible, in Latin Bologna, c. 1280–1300 [Italy] Italian Splendour 29. Gospel Lectionary of the Sainte-Chapelle Gospel Lectionary, in Latin Paris, last quarter of 13th century [France] Picturing the Gospels in Medieval Paris 30. The Queen Mary Psalter Psalter, in Latin London?, 1st quarter of 14th century [UK] Unprecedented Psalter Illustration 31. Welles Apocalypse Revelation, with commentary in Anglo-Norman French, bound with Peter of Peckham, La lumere as lais England, c. 1310 [UK] Revelation in the Vernacular 32. Holkham Bible Picture Book Bible Picture Book, with captions in Anglo-Norman French London, c. 1320–30 [UK] The Bible in Pictures 33. The St Omer Psalter Psalter, in Latin Norfolk, c. 1330 (with later additions) [UK] Glorious Marginal Imagery 34. Bible of Clement VII Bible, in Latin Naples, c. 1330–40 [Italy] A Papal Bible 35. The Gospels of Tsar Ivan Alexander The Four Gospels, in Slavonic of Bulgarian character Turnovo (?), 1355–56 [Bulgaria] Slavonic Emulation of Byzantine Splendour 36. Bible historiale of Charles V Bible historiale completée moyenne: Genesis to the Apocalypse, in French Paris, 1357 [France] The Bible as History 37. Paduan Bible Picture Book Bibbia istoriata: Exodus to Joshua, in Italian Padua, c. 1390–1400 [Italy] The Old Testament in Pictures 38. King’s Biblia pauperum Biblia pauperum The Hague, c. 1395–1400 [Netherlands] The Old Testament revealed in the New 39. The Great Bible of the Kings of England Bible, in Latin London, c. 1410–13 [UK] A Late Medieval Giant Bible 40. Bible historiale of Charles of France Grande Bible historiale à prologues: Genesis to the Apocalypse Paris, c. 1420 [France] Learning Wisdom from the Bible 41. Dutch History Bible Utrecht Bible: Genesis to Esther Utrecht, c. 1440–45 [Netherlands] Seeing Salvation in the Netherlands 42. Edward IV’s Bible historiale Bible historiale: Tobit to Acts, in French Bruges, 1470 (script) and c. 1479 (illumination) [Belgium] A Bible fit for a King 43. The Gospels of Cardinal Francesco Gonzaga The Four Gospels, in Greek Rome, 1478 [Italy] A Renaissance Cardinal’s Gospel book 44. Armenian Gospels Four Gospels, in Armenian Isfahan, 1608 [Middle East] Painting the Gospels in Persia 45. Ethiopian Octateuch and Gospels Octateuch, Four Gospels and Apostolic Canons, in classical Ethiopic (Ge'ez) Gondar (?), late 17th century [Ethiopia] Reviving Former Ethiopian splendour Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisComprehensive and accessible, this foundational text surveys general principles of sound, musical scales, characteristics of instruments, mechanical and electronic recording devices, and many other topics. More than 300 illustrations plus questions, problems, and projects.

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Book SynopsisPerspective is easy; yet, surprisingly few artists know the simple rules that make it so. Remedy that situation with this simple, step-by-step book, the first devoted entirely to the topic. 256 illustrations.

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Book SynopsisOver 700 borders, frames, corners, scrollworks, cartouches, florals, vases, geometrics, figures, rosettes, all in high Victorian style.

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Book SynopsisEnlarged edition of a classic reference features clear directions for drawing horses, dogs, cats, lions, cattle, deer, and other creatures. Covers muscles, skeleton, and full external views. 288 illustrations.

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Book SynopsisDon't just survive - thrive! That's the message of this state-of-the-art guide to diabetes management. From causes, symptoms and side effects to treatments and diet, this book will help British diabetics understand all types of diabetes and delivers sound advice on staying fit and feeling great.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Dealing with the Onset of Diabetes 7 Chapter 1: Dealing with Diabetes 9 Chapter 2: It’s the Glucose 19 Chapter 3: Pre-diabetes: The Early Years 31 Chapter 4: What Type of Diabetes Do You Have? 43 Part II: How Diabetes Affects Your Body 63 Chapter 5: Battling Short-term Complications 65 Chapter 6: Preventing Long-term Complications 79 Chapter 7: Diabetes, Sexual Function and Pregnancy 109 Part III: Managing Diabetes: The ‘Thriving with Diabetes’ Lifestyle Plan 127 Chapter 8: Glucose Monitoring and Other Tests 129 Chapter 9: Diabetes Diet Plan 149 Chapter 10: Keeping It Moving: Exercise Plan 181 Chapter 11: Medication: What You Should Know 197 Chapter 12: Diabetes Is Your Show 231 Chapter 13: Putting Your Knowledge to Work 243 Part IV: Special Considerations for Living with Diabetes 249 Chapter 14: Your Child Has Diabetes 251 Chapter 15: Diabetes in Your Later Years 267 Chapter 16: Driving and Occupational Problems 277 Chapter 17: What’s New in Diabetes Care 289 Chapter 18: What Doesn’t Work When You’re Treating Diabetes 303 Part V: The Part of Tens 313 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Prevent or Reverse the Effects of Diabetes 315 Chapter 20: Ten Myths about Diabetes That You Can Forget 321 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Get Others to Help You 327 Part VI: Appendixes 335 Appendix A: Mini Cookbook 337 Appendix B: Exchange Lists 369 Appendix C: Dr WW Web 379 Index 389

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Book SynopsisThe tools you need to raise and care for beef cattle Beef cattle farming is a business that continues to grow in the United States and around the world, and it will only grow larger as the demand for beef continues to increase.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting to Know Beef Cattle 7 Chapter 1: The Rewards and Responsibilities of Raising Beef Cattle 9 Chapter 2: Bovine Basics: Understanding Cattle Terminology and Anatomy 23 Chapter 3: From Angus to Zebu: Looking at Beef Cattle Breeds and Traits 35 Part II: Preparing to Bring Home the Beef 53 Chapter 4: Home on the Range: Preparing Your Facilities 55 Chapter 5: Chow Time: Planning Your Feeding Program 79 Chapter 6: Exploring Pasture, Manure, and Water Management 107 Chapter 7: Choosing and Buying Cattle 127 Part III: Cattle Handling, Health, and Breeding 145 Chapter 8: Understanding and Properly Handling Cattle 147 Chapter 9: Keeping Your Cattle Healthy 165 Chapter 10: Addressing Common Cattle Ailments 191 Chapter 11: Breeding Cows and Caring for Pregnant Females 213 Chapter 12: Looking After Calves Young and Old 241 Part IV: Realizing Your Cattle Business Potential 261 Chapter 13: Turning Your Extra Pastures into a Money-Making Business 263 Chapter 14: Showing and Selling Cattle 275 Chapter 15: Managing Your Beef Business 293 Part V: The Part of Tens 311 Chapter 16: Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid When Raising Cattle 313 Chapter 17: Ten (or so) Bizarre Bovine Behaviors and What They Mean 321 Index 327

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Book SynopsisDO-IT-YOURSELF Here''s the fun and easy way to start building circuits for your projects Have you ever wanted to build your own electronic device? Put together a thermostat or an in-line fuse, or repair a microphone cable? This is the book for you! Inside you''ll find the tools and techniques you need to build circuits, with illustrated, step-by-step directions to help accomplish tasks and complete projects. As you accomplish the tasks throughout the book, you''ll construct many projects while learning the key circuitbuilding principles and techniques. Find out about measuring and testing, maintenance and troubleshooting, cables, connectors, how to test your stuff, and more. Stuff You Need to Know * The tools you need and how to use them * How to make sense of schematics and printed circuit boards * Basic techniques for creating any circuit * How to make and rTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Working Basics for Electronic-ers 5 Chapter 1: The Toolbox 7 Chapter 2: Basic Techniques 23 Part II: Building Circuits 41 Chapter 3: Using a Solderless Breadboard 43 Chapter 4: Building a Printed Circuit Board 59 Chapter 5: Building a Prototype 73 Chapter 6: Building from a Published Schematic 95 Part III: Cables and Connectors 127 Chapter 7: Terminals and Connectors 129 Chapter 8: Wiring for Wireless Radio 159 Chapter 9: Mastering Power 185 Chapter 10: Audio and Sensitive Connections 205 Part IV: Measuring and Testing 231 Chapter 11: Meet the Test Equipment 233 Chapter 12: Measurements That Test Your Circuits and Projects 251 Part V: Maintaining Electronic Equipment 287 Chapter 13: Who Let the Smoke Out? 289 Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Cool (Stuff) 307 Chapter 15: Getting a Charge Out of Batteries 317 Chapter 16: Electronics in Motion 329 Chapter 17: Getting Rid of Interference and Noise 337 Part VI: The Part of Tens 347 Chapter 18: Ten Circuitbuilding Secrets 349 Chapter 19: Ten Circuit First-Aid Techniques and Supplies 353 Glossary 357 Appendix A: Circuitbuilding Resources 365 Index 373

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Book SynopsisAs Dr. Mark Goulston tells his patients who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), The fact that you're still afraid doesn't mean you're in any danger. It just takes the will and the way for your heart and soul to accept what the logical part of your mind already knows. In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies, Dr.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: The Basics of PTSD. Chapter 1. The Invisible Epidemic of PTSD. Chapter 2. Aftershock: When the Past Won't Stay in the Past. Chapter 3. Spotting the Clues: Signs and Symptoms of PTSD. Chapter 4. First Response: Preventive Treatments for PTSD. Part II: Getting a Diagnosis and Drafting a Plan. Chapter 5. Getting Answers: Finding Out Whether You Have PTSD. Chapter 6. Building Your Treatment Team. Chapter 7. Setting the Stage for Recovery: The First Steps Toward Healing. Part III: Choosing the Right Treatment Approach. Chapter 8. Putting PTSD in Its Place with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Chapter 9. The Role of Medication in Treating PTSD. Chapter 10. Additional Paths to Wellness: Drawing on the Power of Mind and Body. Part IV: Healing and Rebuilding during and after Treatment. Chapter 11. The Journey Back: What to Expect. Chapter 12. Helping Yourself Heal Your Body, Mind , and Soul. Chapter 13. Caring for Your Loved Ones While They Care for You. Chapter 14. Getting Your Life Back on Track. Part V: Stepping In: When You're Not the One Who's Suffering. Chapter 15. Getting Help for a Child with PTSD. Chapter 16. Supporting a Loved One with PTSD. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 17. The Ten Most Common Myths about PTSD. Chapter 18. Ten Ways to Recognize that You're Getting Better. Appendix: PTSD Resources. Index.

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Book SynopsisNot only was Bruce Springsteen Born in the USA, he has risen to become a twenty-time Grammy winner and American icon.Bruce Springsteen grew up in a blue-collar New Jersey town, where his parents struggled to make ends meet. Bruce didn''t fit in at school but found solace in rock and roll and playing guitar. After the breakup of a local band he''d joined, Springsteen went out on his own and people began to take notice. He signed with Columbia Records and under pressure to come up with a hit, wrote Born in the USA, which tells the story of America during the years of the Vietnam War. A multi-millionaire and twenty-time Grammy winner, the Boss has remained a working class hero whose music deals with the political and social changes in our country.

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Book SynopsisThese photocopiable sheets are for use by children after sections of work have been finished, allowing the teacher to confirm their understanding.

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Book SynopsisBased on supermodel Georgie Badiel’s childhood, a young girl dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her African villageWith its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer; she cannot make it run clearer. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. Instead of a crown, she wears a heavy pot on her head to collect the water. After the voyage home, after boiling the water to drink and clean with, Gie Gie thinks of the trip that tomorrow will bring. And she dreams. She dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own.Inspired by the childhood of African–born model Georgie Badiel, acclaimed author Susan Verde and award-winning author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds have come together to tell this moving story. As a child in BurkinTrade ReviewPraise for The Water Princess:An ALA Notable Children’s Book – 2017Amazon Best Book of September – Ages 6-8 “[T]his timely and well-crafted story will educate readers on the preciousness of potable water.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review “A lovely picture book, filled with messages of perseverance and hope.”—School Library Journal “A stirring, thought-provoking story… Verde's poetic language reflects the length and difficulty of Gie Gie and her mother's trek, along with the positive spirit the girl brings to the task.”—Publishers Weekly “Fashion Week’s most inspiring story.”—New York Post

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Book SynopsisIllus. in full color. 'An ancient history lesson emerges from this account of the way the Greeks tricked the Trojans and rescued Helen of Troy. The book is well tailored to younger readers with careful explanations and short sentences; a pronunciation guide is appended. Drawings portray the story's main events. A nice supplement to units on ancient Greece or mythology.'--Booklist.  

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Book Synopsis“Gorgeous, ferocious, lacerating, sexy, and profoundly compassionate.”—Michael CunninghamTrade Review"A smart, engrossing collection.… Readers of any religious background will find much that seems familiar in the modern-day everywoman who sees herself in the faces of a woman wearing a burka, a woman who longs for children and one who hails a taxi wearing a black suit and high heels." -- Washington Post"Marie Howe is magic. And in this book, her biggest magic trick is making the iconic biblical character, Mary Magdalene, both mystical and relatable, at once mythological and completely contemporary." -- Rumpus"In these powerful and accessible poems, Howe advocates nothing so narrow as a particular religious faith; instead, she seems to argue, loving the world, in spite and because of suffering, is life’s great risk, and its reward." -- NPR"A poignant portrait of contemporary womanhood.… This newest collection aptly demonstrates the particular strengths of Howe’s wry, bittersweet talent." -- Library Journal, starred review"Each book of Marie Howe’s is a singular accomplishment, but none is as wildly alive as this.… Howe sweeps up a life and fixes it on the page, and stands here before us, the stunned and grateful witness of all that’s taken and granted by love and time." -- Mark Doty"Marie Howe is among our most gifted poets of trauma and healing, and of where the everyday encounters the world of the sacred. In Magdalene, Howe raises the ante. She now channels the ‘woman taken in adultery’ of New Testament legend, and she is also her questing self, lover and mother, risen to the exaltation of the possible." -- Alicia Ostriker, author of The Book of Seventy"Marie Howe has always come as close as any poet since Rilke to touching eternity, simply by stretching out her hand and believing that something exists beyond her grasp, beyond her knowing. Here, with Magdalene, she somehow goes even deeper, into what it is to both be alive and a manifestation of the divine. I am, once again, in awe of her powers, at their fullest here." -- Nick Flynn

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Book SynopsisPerched on an island off the shores of Cornwall, England, the soaring castle of St. Michael’s Mount has been home to the St. Aubyn family since 1647. For nearly thirty years, Stanley Ager, one of the most esteemed butlers of the twentieth century, ensured that St. Michael’s Mount was an impeccable place to live and a gracious and welcoming one for guests to visit. Revered by everyone from royalty to the estate staff, Stanley Ager considered it his calling to run a home gracefully and efficiently. Several of the men whom he trained at St. Michael’s Mount went on to serve in the Royal Household at Buckingham Palace and at British embassies throughout the world. But you don’t need a manor to benefit from Ager’s wisdom on homekeeping. This carefully detailed, charmingly illustrated, eminently useful volume offers important insights and techniques, including how to:Wipe a glass—or a chandelier—until it sparkles *** Fold napkins preci

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Book SynopsisTHE INSPIRATION FOR THE ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING MAJOR MOTION PICTURE OPPENHEIMER • A riveting account of one of history’s most essential and paradoxical figures.”—Christopher Nolan#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • The definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, a brilliant physicist who led the effort to build the atomic bomb for his country in a time of war, and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of scientific progress.A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the CenturyIn this magisterial, acclaimed biography twenty-five years in the making, Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin capture Oppenheimer’s life and times, from his early career to his central role in the Cold War. This is biography and history at its finest, riveting and deeply informative.“A masterful account of Oppenheimer’s rise and fall, set in the context of the turbulent decades of America’s own transformation. It is a tour de force.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review“A work of voluminous scholarship and lucid insight, unifying its multifaceted portrait with a keen grasp of Oppenheimer’s essential nature.... It succeeds in deeply fathoming his most damaging, self-contradictory behavior.” —The New York Times

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Book SynopsisThe hunger for authenticity guides us throughout our lives. People strive for joined-up living, where on the one hand what they say and do reflects what they think and feel, and on the other what they think and feel reflects who they are. Stephen Joseph has pioneered developments in research into authenticity, drawing on the solid science of positive psychology to develop what has become one of the gold-standard tests for assessing authenticity. His and others'' findings reveal that when people are in relationships in which they feel accepted, understood and valued, they drop their defences. They naturally begin to examine themselves psychologically, accommodate new information and live more authentically. What''s more, the latest studies reveal that it is authenticity that leads to true happiness. In Authentic, Stephen Joseph presents his fresh and inspiring perspective on the psychology of authenticity alongside practical advice and exercises for the rTrade ReviewIn uncertain times, we need help to navigate back to our true selves. Stephen Joseph's book acts as our compass. -- Sian Williams, award-winning journalist and author of Rise: Surviving and Thriving after TraumaAt last, an inspiring book on the important topic of authenticity. Filled with case studies and great exercises, it will support you in your journey towards authenticity. I highly recommend the journey - and this book as your map. -- Dr Itai Ivtzan, Senior Lecturer Positive Psychology Programme Leader: MAPP, UEL, LondonWe were born like a great original and we should not live our life like a bad copy. This fascinating book by Stephen Joseph will help you to understand who you are and advise you on how to live an authentic life. This is a must-read for everybody who wants to live happy and successful life. * Jan Mühlfeit, Global Strategist, Ret. Chairman Europe, Microsoft Corporation *This is a highly engaging book, in which Stephen Joseph demonstrates how being true to ourselves opens the door to flourishing in both a personal and professional sense. In a world where there is pressure to fit in and mask our true nature, it's good to know that authenticity is so closely aligned with well-being and a meaningful life. The book makes a strong connection between humanistic psychology and present-day positive psychology and will be of particular interest to anyone who is in transition. Joseph's message is ultimately a hopeful one - that there is so much more to be gained when we embrace who we truly are. I found myself engrossed in the book - it's one of the best reads in a long time. -- Miriam Akhtar MAPP, Positive Psychologist and author of Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression and What is Post-traumatic Growth?Too many people live their lives short of their full potential, ignoring that voice inside that tells them they could be happier, could achieve more, that they could be fulfilled. In Authentic, psychologist Stephen Joseph explains how everyone can discover their true self and transform their lives. Joseph combines the stories of real people with scientific research to create a clearly written and powerful tool that can help set readers on the path to a happier, more authentic life. A must-read for anyone who wants to heed the call of that voice inside but isn't sure how or where to start. -- Jim Rendon, author of Upside: The New Science of Post-Traumatic Growth

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Book SynopsisThe epic story of the transformation of the American west, as seen through the eyes of the women who were there''This book is a triumph'' AMANDA FOREMAN''Absolutely compelling'' CHRISTINA LAMB''A blazing view of the American story'' BETTANY HUGHES''Gripping, eye-opening'' EMMA DONOGHUE''Richly evocative... the survivors were heroines, all of them'' YSENDA MAXTONE GRAHAM''Beautifully written'' CLOVER STROUDHard-drinking, hard-living poker players and prostitutes of the new boom towns; wives and mothers travelling two and a half thousand miles across the prairies in covered-wagon convoys; African American women in search of freedom from slavery; Chinese sex-workers sold openly on the docks of San Francisco; Native American women brutally displaced by the unstoppable tide of white settlers - all had to be brave-hearted women.Trade ReviewBrave Hearted is not just history, it is an incredibly intense page-turning experience. To read what these women endured is to be transported into another universe of courage, loss, pain, and occasionally victory. This book is a triumph. * Amanda Foreman *A vivid, fascinating rag rug of cultural history that braids together stories usually kept apart . . . Gripping, eye-opening, enlightening -- Emma DonoghueThis book delivers a blazing 360 degree view of the American story. Each page is packed with gumption and grit and genius. -- Bettany HughesKatie Hickman has gathered a collection of intriguingly vivid first-hand accounts written by some of the women who ventured west. . . Hickman's Brave Hearted puts the rough texture of personal experience back into the big narrative of how the west was won. Along the way, she shows us what was lost. -- Lucy Lethbridge * Literary Review *Beautifully written, this gripping book explores the stories of the fierce women who helped shape the American West. -- Clover Stroud * Independent *In the past 50 years there has been an explosion of scholarly research that has served to dismantle those hoary old myths about the Wild West as a white male space in which women looked worried or sashayed into a saloon bar looking for trouble. In Brave Hearted Hickman makes deft and sensitive use of this new material. The result is a glorious patchwork . . . does these extraordinary women proud -- Kathryn Hughes * Sunday Times *In this richly evocative book, Hickman takes us to the crux of women's experiences in that fast- changing world, where opportunities for women were opening up in an often lawless atmosphere of greed, gambling, drinking and whoring. It was a rough ride, and the survivors were heroines, all of them. * Daily Mail *'Working mainly with published sources, [Hickman] has woven together an extraordinary range of women's first-person voices - we hear from more than fifty of them - into a gripping narrative.' * TLS *A triumphant narrative that brings many overlooked women into the spotlight. * Booklist *As easy to read as any Western with the added advantage of showing a new version of the Old West, one vital for readers to explore. * Library Journal *Full of heartrending accounts of courage and tragedy, this is a vital contribution to the history of America's frontier. * Publishers Weekly *An unforgettable cast of characters brings an epic tale to life. * BBC History Magazine *Absolutely compelling; telling the stories of women who for so many years have been written out of history, and making us completely rethink our image of the Wild West. -- Christina Lamb * Sunday Times *[A] wide-ranging survey of the multifaceted roles of women in the 19th-century settlement of the American West... Hickman writes sensitively... A welcome corrective to the long-skewed male-centric history of westward expansion. * Kirkus *A riveting new history.. Hickman's writing is exquisite; her background as a novelist brings these women into dramatic relief... A meticulous scholar, Hickman draws on diaries and memoirs to immerse us in these women's lives and offer important correctives... Brave Hearted is an alternative history of a frontier that was home for some and a fantasy for others long after the Census Bureau decided it was gone * Los Angeles Times *

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Book SynopsisBy the author of THE HANDMAID''S TALE and ALIAS GRACE* Pigs might not fly but they are strangely altered. So, for that matter, are wolves and racoons. A man, once named Jimmy, lives in a tree, wrapped in old bedsheets, now calls himself Snowman. The voice of Oryx, the woman he loved, teasingly haunts him. And the green-eyed Children of Crake are, for some reason, his responsibility. *Praise for Oryx and Crake:''In Jimmy, Atwood has created a great character: a tragic-comic artist of the future, part buffoon, part Orpheus. An adman who''s a sad man; a jealous lover who''s in perpetual mourning; a fantasist who can only remember the past'' -INDEPENDENT''Gripping and remarkably imagined'' -LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKSTrade ReviewThe writing is spare. The structure is tight. The observation of the human condition is both profound and impish. Character is crucial. The issues are huge and we feel the weight of them. Finally, it leaves the reader on a cliff-edge the like of which I have never encountered elsewhere. It was nominated for the Man Booker. I think it should have won -- Anita Mason * Guardian *Mischief of a much darker variety drags me into the dystopian world of Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake. Although written in 2003, the year of Sars, many passages chill me to the core with their prescience, depicting elements of what we are living through now; a reminder of the fine line between the imagined and the real . . . Shocking and darkly humorous with much to say on the pharmaceutical and beauty industries. A book to galvanise me -- Emma Reed * Daily Telegraph *The writing is spare. The structure is tight. The observation of the human condition is both profound and impish. Character is crucial. The issues are huge and we feel the weight of them. Finally, it leaves the reader on a cliff-edge the like of which I have never encountered elsewhere. It was nominated for the Man Booker. I think it should have won -- Anita Mason * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER • The story of Cynthia Ann Parker and the last days of the ComancheIn 1836, when she was nine years old, Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped by Comanche Indians from her family's settlement. She grew up with them, mastered their ways, and married one of their leaders. Except for her brilliant blue eyes and golden mane, Cynthia Ann Parker was in every way a Comanche woman. They called her Naduah—Keeps Warm With Us. She rode a horse named Wind.This is her story, the story of a proud and innocent people whose lives pulsed with the very heartbeat of the land. It is the story of a way of life that is gone forever. It will thrill you, absorb you, touch your soul, and make you cry as you celebrate the beauty and mourn the end of the great Comanche nation.

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Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.

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Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.

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Book SynopsisThis all-new Pathfinder (R) Guide covers two stunning island destinations in one unique volume - In Orkney, eight walks feature on the largest island, Mainland, with another six located on Hoy, Rousay and South Ronaldsay. In Shetland, seven routes explore Mainland, with seven more rambles on Bressay, Mousa, St Ninian's Isle, Unst, West Burra and Y

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Book SynopsisIn his first memoir written especially for young readers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will focus on his relationships with several important coaches in his life - including his father, his high-school coach and Coach Wooden - as he tells the story of his life and career. At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the basketball court as an adult, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar''s life was packed with coaches who taught him right from wrong and led him on the path to greatness. His parents, coaches Jack Donahue and John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and many others played important roles in Abdul-Jabbar''s life and sparked him to become an activist for social change and advancement. The inspiration from those around him, and his drive to find his own path in life, are highlighted in this personal and awe-inspiriting journey.

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Book Synopsis From the author of the million-copy-bestselling picture book phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a pet dies. 'When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever.' That's what Zack's friend Emily tells him after his dog dies. Zack doesn't believe it. He only believes in what he can see. But on an enlightening journey through their neighborhood—and through his grief—he comes to feel the comforting tug of the Invisible Leash. And it feels like love. Accompanied by tender, uplifting art by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, bestselling author Patrice Karst's gentle story uses the same bonding technique from her classic book The Invisible String to help readers through the experience of the loss of a beloved animal.Read all the books in The Invisible String series:The

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Book SynopsisDO YOU WANT FRIES WITH YOUR HELLFIRE? Thanks to the efforts of Maou and friends, Emi has made it back from Ente Isla in one piece-at the cost of her job at the call center, after all those pesky, unexcused absences. To add insult to injury, Maou confronts Emi with an invoice for expenses incurred during the rescue. Emi is shocked, but her pride as the Hero means she can''t abide being indebted to a demon. Soon, she''s dipping into her savings and searching for a new job to pay her tab. Meanwhile, Urushihara has been sequestered in a hospital, where his body undergoes frightening changes... just as Maou (shockingly!) refuses to go to work?!

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Book SynopsisMomonaga used to have a boss...now he is the final boss in Yggdrasil - a game world made real - in the super popular light novel series Overlord!

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Book SynopsisThe Newbery Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling fantasy is now available in paperback.

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Book SynopsisAn engaging introduction to Jesus and the gospels, this second edition of Four Portraits, One Jesus has been updated to meet the needs of today's students. With clarity and insight, Mark Strauss guides readers to understand the four distinctive portraits each gospel paints and ultimately to a deeper understanding of life and person of Jesus.Trade Review'Extraordinarily well written and thoughtfully organized. This book will be useful to anyone in need of a concise, clear, and knowledgeable guide through the four Gospels.' * FRANK THIELMAN, Presbyterian Chair of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School *'Hands down, the best textbook I've found for my Life of Jesus classes. It is superbly organized and very student-friendly with its many illuminating charts, sidebar discussions, chapter summaries of key points, study questions, and glossary of key terms. Fair, even-handed treatment of divergent scholarly views while offering solidly reasoned conclusions grounded in careful scholarship. My students routinely comment on how well-written, interesting and accessible it is. The additional features and updated information contained in this latest edition simply enhance an already stellar book. I heartily recommend it for undergraduate or graduate level students alike.' * JEANNINE GRAHAM, associate professor of religious studies, George Fox University *'I have used Mark Strauss' delightful Four Portraits as my main textbook for many years. It is a favorite of mine and my students. I'm thrilled to see this new edition and highly recommend it!' * JONATHAN T. PENNINGTON, associate professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *'This is the best textbook available for a course on Jesus and the Gospels and now Professor Strauss has made it even better, updated with new material and a fresh look. Rarely do both the instructor and the students rave about a textbook.' * E. RANDOLPH RICHARDS, provost and professor of biblical studies, Palm Beach Atlantic University *'This textbook for studying the Gospels and the historical Jesus presents various views evenhandedly and consistently comes to careful and balanced conclusions. It introduces both older and newer approaches and treats all the major topics. Now augmented and improved!' * CRAIG S. KEENER, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary *Table of ContentsPart One 1. What Are the Gospels? 2. Exploring the Origin and Nature of the Gospels: Historical-Critical Methods of Gospel Research 3. Reading and Hearing the Gospel Stories: Literary-Critical Methods of Gospel Research Part Two 4. The Historical Setting of the Gospels 5. The Religious Setting: First-Century Judaism 6. The Social and Cultural Setting of the Gospels Part Three 7. Mark: The Gospel of the Suffering of the Son of God 8. Matthew: The Gospel of the Messiah 9. Luke: The Gospel of the Savior for All People 10. John: The Gospel of the Son Who Reveals the Father Part Four 11. Searching for the Real Jesus 12. The Historical Reliability of the Gospels 13. The Contours and Chronology of Jesus’ Ministry 14. Jesus’ Birth and Childhood 15. The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry 16. The Message of Jesus 17. The Miracles of Jesus 18. The Messianic Words and Actions of Jesus 19. The Death of Jesus 20. The Resurrection of Jesus Conclusion Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisClear. Understandable. Carefully organized. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar by Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt is the standard textbook for colleges and seminaries. Since its initial publication in 2001 its integrated approach has helped more than 80,000 students learn Biblical Hebrew.The third edition of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar represents a significant updating and revision of the previous edition with the goal of providing students with the best possible tool for learning Biblical Hebrew.Some of the key features of this resource''s effectiveness: Combines the best of inductive and deductive approaches. Uses actual examples from the Hebrew Old Testament rather than made-up illustrations Emphasizes the structural pattern of the Hebrew language rather than rote memorization, resulting in a simple, enjoyable, and effective learning process Employs colored text that highlights key features of nouns and verbs, allowing easy recognition of new forms Includes appendices of verbal paradigms and diagnostics for fast reference and a complete vocabulary glossary Displays larger font and text size, making reading easier  By the time students have worked their way through Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar they will have learned: The Hebrew Alphabet Vocabulary for words occurring 70 times or more in the Hebrew Bible The Hebrew noun system The Hebrew verbal system A robust suite of learning aids is available for purchase to be used alongside the textbook to help students excel in their studies. These include a workbook; video lectures for each chapter featuring the author; flashcards keyed to vocabulary in each chapter; a laminated study sheet with key concepts; audio of the vocabulary for each chapter to aid in acquisition; and a compact guide to help refresh students refresh  their memory on language forms, grammar, and word meanings.

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Book SynopsisThe Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the mos

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Book SynopsisBig enough to read. Small enough to carry.This NIrV Giant Print Compact Bible for Boys can go anywhere a boy goes. Featuring the easy-to-read exclusive Zondervan NIrV Comfort Print® typeface in a 12-point print size, it is well-proportioned in a handy compact size. Boys will love opening the durable Leathersoft™ cover and digging deep into God’s Word.This Bible includes the complete New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) which is written at a third-grade reading level and based on the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV). The NIrV is perfect for children learning to read and explore the Bible for the first time on their own.Features: Complete text of the easy-to-read New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) of the Bible Single-column format Presentation page for gift-giving Satin ribbon marker Colored page edges Bright and fun Lea

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