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Book SynopsisThe brand new festive romance from Debbie Macomber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of Christmas fiction!Will the festive season bring them together?Hailey Morgan's life has always revolved around music. She once had big dreams of writing her own songs, but the reality of life has led her here: an assistant high school music teacher. As the holidays approach, Hailey dreads the annual tradition of Christmas with her meddling family, where she'll have to play nice while dodging their traditional expectations. So when Hailey's friend offers her family's empty cabin for a relaxing solo retreat, Hailey finally decides to do something to make herself happy. However, her arrival is anything but peaceful when she discovers the cabin is already occupied - by several wild animals. Luckily, Jay, the mayor's son-who happens to be an incredibly charming former musician-is more than willing to help salvage her winter escape. As Hailey and Jay get closer through their lov

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Book SynopsisGlasgow, Scotland: When a man's body is pulled from the Clyde, Strathclyde Police initiate a murder investigation which exposes links to organized crime gangs. But when the matriarch of the notorious Shepherd family goes missing, DCI Andy Gilchrist and his associate, DS Jessie Janes, are called upon to find her - if they can. Their investigation uncovers a historical trail of missing persons, leading them to an illegal body disposal service. As Gilchrist's investigation deepens, he uncovers a murderous plot to destroy the status quo of the criminal underworld and change the balance of power in Scotland and beyond. But the up-and-coming criminal hierarchy will not give up easily, and they set in motion murderous acts of retribution, one of which is to eliminate Gilchrist and Janes. Can Gilchrist and Janes survive long enough, or will they end up like all the others - just two more illegally-disposed of bodies in the river?

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Book SynopsisIn a city that has been struck off the map, cursed to wander forever by the famed map magician Baba Yaga, a young girl called Siya accidentally finds the lost pieces of the magical map that will reunite her city with the rest of the world.

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Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER THE FINAL BOOK IN THE TEACHERS IN LOVE QUARTET NOW! *** M.A. Wardell''s stories are sweetness and spice wrapped into a big warm hug. Alice Oseman, author of HeartstopperHUSBAND OF THE YEAR brings us back to Olan and Marvin as they finally tie the knot and say ''I do'' in front of beloved characters from the series.But the journey down the aisle is never simple, and both Olan and Marvin must combat past demons in order to have their happily ever after.

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Book SynopsisReturn to Isla Nublar for another adventure in Jurassic World 2: Fallen Kingdom. Learn all about your favourite dinosaurs, including the T. rex, the Mosasaurus and more in this fearsome fact book. Then press out the pieces to build a model of Blue, the Velociraptor from Jurassic World.Also available:Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom: Mega Sticker Book 9781405291620Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom: Annual 2019 9781405291620Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom: Colossal Colouring Book 9781405291644

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Book SynopsisWhat do you get when you ask a group of top-class and experienced teachers and teacher trainers to write a course for young adults?Success for students who: are at their peak of their cognitive development seek to learn about the world aspire to be independent in their learning Success for teachers who: expect a degree of challenge that matches their students' skills need a reliable testing package that supports exam preparation want to cut the time they spend preparing lessons

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Book SynopsisLocating Neoliberalism in East Asia: Neoliberalizing Spaces in Developmental States examines the influence of neo-liberal ideologies on urban and regional policies and practices in several Asian Pacific nations. Represents one of the few studies of neoliberal changes in East Asia, one of the most important topics in social science research over the past two decades Considers the Asian perspective by focusing on readings from Asian experts Pays special attention to the spatial'' dimension of the East Asian neoliberalization Examines the influence of neo-liberal ideologies on urban and regional policies and practices in several Asian Pacific nations Explores the evolving relationship between the two political economies Trade Review“However, this book has put on the agenda an important question about the recent fate of the developmental state and provided some thorough case studies, and perhaps it will inspire other scholars to take up this question.” (American Journal of Sociology, 1 September 2013) “It will surely find its way onto the reading lists of Master’s level courses both in social science and East Asian studies departments, as well as forming invaluable reading for researchers and commentators more broadly.” (International Journal of Housing Policy, 20 June 2013) Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii Series Editors’ Preface x 1 Introduction: Locating Neoliberalism in East Asia 1 Richard Child Hill, Bae-Gyoon Park, and Asato Saito 2 Industry Clusters and Transnational Networks: Japan’s New Directions in Regional Policy 27 Kuniko Fujita and Richard Child Hill 3 State-Space Relations in Transition: Urban and Regional Policy in Japan 59 Asato Saito 4 Developmental Neoliberalism and Hybridity of the Urban Policy of South Korea 86 Byung-Doo Choi 5 Spatially Selective Liberalization in South Korea and Malaysia: Neoliberalization in Asian Developmental States 114 Bae-Gyoon Park and Josh Lepawsky 6 Clusters as a Policy Panacea? Critical Reflections on the Cluster Policies of South Korea 148 Yong-Sook Lee 7 Moving toward Neoliberalization? The Restructuring of the Developmental State and Spatial Planning in Taiwan 167 Chia-Huang Wang 8 Neoliberalism, the Developmental State, and Housing Policy in Taiwan 196 Yi-Ling Chen and William Derhsing Li 9 Reforming Health: Contrasting Trajectories of Neoliberal Restructuring in the City-States 225 Stephen W.K. Chiu, K.C. Ho, and Tai-lok Lui 10 “Detroit of the East”: A Multiscalar Case Study of Regional Development Policy in Thailand 257 Richard Child Hill and Kuniko Fujita 11 Concluding Remarks 294 Bae-Gyoon Park and Asato Saito Index 303

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Book SynopsisVariants of Ventricular Preexcitation: Recognition and Treatment provides a unique opportunity for general cardiologists and electrophysiologists to find in one text the intricacies of recognizing and treating a group of disorders that has intrigued physicians for more than 100 years.from the Foreword by Mark E. Josephson, MD, Chief, Cardiovascular Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, USA Drs Sternick and Wellens combine their expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias to bring you this complete overview of decrementally conducting accessory pathways and their role in cardiac arrhythmias. This is the first book dedicated to these special types of accessory pathways, their recognition and management. By covering the uncommon varieties of ventricular preexcitation, this book supports you in improving patient care by: Helping you to identify decrementally conducting AV fibers- which comprise 3-5 % ofTable of ContentsForeword vii Acknowledgements ix 1 Historical notes and classification of the variants of ventricular preexcitation 1 2 The anatomy of decrementally conducting fibers 7 3 Atriofascicular pathways and decrementally conducting long atrioventricular pathways 15 4 The short AV decrementally conducting fibers 59 5 Nodoventricular and Nodofascicular fibers 75 6 Fasciculoventricular fibers 83 7 Conduction disturbances in accessory pathways 103 8 Automaticity in decrementally conducting fibers 117 9 Differential diagnosis of left bundle branch block-shaped tachycardias 131 Index 149 A colour plate section faces p. 22

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Book SynopsisA sweet story of love, friendship, and lots and lots of cupcakes The Cupcake Club--Kylie, Lexi, Jenna and Sadie--is about to encounter their biggest baking challenge ever. They're invited as one of four bakeries to compete in Connecticut's Battle of the Bakers on live TV!

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Book SynopsisSink your teeth into the ultimate Texas barbecue cookbook with mouthwatering recipes, insider tips, and the rich history and traditions of this beloved culinary art form.Smoky, juicy, and downright delicious--bring the sizzling heat of the Lone Star State to your dinner table with The Texas BBQ Bible. Learn the secrets of cooking low and slow, from choosing the right wood for smoking to finding the perfect spice blends and more. This cookbook is a celebration of the rich history and culture of Texas barbecue. Explore the different styles of barbecue across the state, the legendary pitmasters who have made Texas barbecue famous, and the traditions and rituals that make it such a central part of Texan life.Inside you''ll find: 60 recipes from first-rate establishments The top 25 BBQ joints in Texas 55 profiles on notable BBQ spots With step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography, you''ll discover wh

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Book SynopsisMany of us are consumed each and every day with stress and the daily struggles of life. How do I take care of myself, make time for friends, and still prioritize my health and wellbeing? How do I get all my daily tasks done without feeling like a stressed-out lunatic?The good news is the answer is already within reach. Take a moment to consider the last time you rolled up your sleeves in the kitchen and finally took the first bite of the food you''ve been craving. Do you remember the satisfaction, the feeling of accomplishment? This is exactly what can lead to lower anxiety. And we have a wealth of opportunities each and every day to try it out.Cooking Your Way to a Calm Mind is an empowering guide to cook your way to less anxiety, more confidence, and a happier life-whether you are comfortable in the kitchen or a nervous newbie-from a licensed social worker and expert in culinary therapy. Each week, we''ll focus on developing a specific life skill linked to reducing anxiety and tackle a recipe designed to help you learn and master this skill. You''ll find the kitchen is the perfect setting to practice:MindfulnessProblem-solvingCommunicationTime management and stress managementAnd more!

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