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Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants
Book SynopsisIn the traditions of every culture, plants have been highly valued for their nourishing, healing, and transformative properties. The most powerful plants--those known to transport the human mind into other dimensions of consciousness--have traditionally been regarded as sacred. In The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive PlantsChristian Rätsch details the botany, history, distribution, cultivation, and preparation and dosage of more than 400 psychoactive plants. He discusses their ritual and medicinal usage, cultural artifacts made from these plants, and works of art that either represent or have been inspired by them. The author begins with 168 of the most well-known psychoactives--such as cannabis, datura, and papaver--then presents 133 lesser known substances as well as additional plants known as “legal highs,” plants known only from mythological contexts and literature, and plant products that include substances such as ayahuasca, incense, and soma. The text is lavishly illustrated with 797 color photographs--many of which are from the author’s extensive fieldwork around the world--showing the people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world’s sacred psychoactives.Trade Review“. . . this superb academic reference is the first comprehensive work devoted to psychoactive plants. Ratsch, an anthropologist, ethnopharmacologist, . . . includes more than 400 traditional and modern substances that ‘affect the mind or alter the state of consciousness’. . . .Each major monograph contains the plant’s scientific and common names, chemical structure, history, distribution, cultivation, appearance, preparation and dosage, ritual and medicinal uses, commercial forms and regulations, and effects, as well as research literature references. . . .This book offers something for everyone. . . . Highly recommended.” * Andy Wickens, Library Journal, August 2005 *“Rätsch’s Encyclopedia is massive in scope, exhaustively researched, heavily referenced, user-friendly, authoritative, and beautifully illustrated. It belongs on the bookshelf of everyone with an interest in psychoactive plants--from those with only a casual interest to veteran researchers.” * Rick Strassman, M.D., University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and author of DMT: The Spirit Mol *“It is a truism in anthropology that virtually all cultures utilize plants and mushrooms for their psychoactive effects. The impulse to achieve altered states of consciousness is universal. Several previous books on psychoactive plants have become classics on this subject. While valuable historic additions to the library, they must now move over. This encyclopedia is truly destined to be the most authoritative reference on natural psychoactive substances for years to come.” * Mark Blumenthal, founder and executive director of the American Botanical Council, and editor of Her *“In the realm of psychoactive plants, Christian Rätsch is the world’s most knowledgeable person. Here is his magnum opus--a veritable treasure trove of information about the most fascinating members of the plant kingdom. As the “teachers” and the gatekeepers to the spirit world, psychoactives help us cleanse the lenses of perception. No one interested in natural ways to expand consciousness should be without this magnificent volume.” * Ralph Metzner, PH.D., psychologist, author of Green Psychology, and coauthor of The Psychedelic Expe *“Christian Rätsch’s remarkable Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants is an essential and comprehensive work that explores not only the expanse of plants that affect human consciousness but the genetic necessity for humanity to experience wide-ranging flexibility in consciousness. The plant world is basic to us, the foundation of our food, clothing, and shelter. But Christian’s book reminds us that human/plant interactions reach much deeper than these three needs; plant intelligence reaches deep within us and teaches us to see, hear, and understand the deep meanings in the world, meanings that we need, and are meant, to encounter in order to remain human.” * Stephen Harrod Buhner, author of The Secret Teachings of Plants and The Lost Language of Plants *". . . the granddaddy of all drug books." * Charles Hayes, High Times, Nov 2005 *"A premier work, and important to have and refer to if you have any relationship to the world of psychoactive plants." * Mark Stavish, Institute for Hermetic Studies, April 2006 *"This encyclopedia is a large and somewhat intimidating book, but the format is friendly and embellished by many beautiful photographs and drawings. . . . this is a major work that will be an essential reference to those interested in cultural and historical aspects of psychedelics." * Herbalgram, No. 79, Aug - Oct 2008 *“This book covers pretty much every psychedelic/psychoactive plant out there, including several that people may not realize have psychoactive properties...For anyone interested in learning more about psychoactive plants this book will likely answer all your questions and more. It's a great complement to other books on the subject as well as a stand-alone book for your education on this expansive and important topic.” * Entheoradio, August 2013 *Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceIntroductionWhat Are Psychoactive Plants?The Use of Psychoactive PlantsPsychoactive Plants and Shamanic ConsciousnessThe Fear of Psychoactive PlantsThe Study of Psychoactive PlantsPsychoactive Plants as Factors in the Development of CultureTHE PSYCHOACTIVE PLANTSOn the Structure of the Major MonographsThe Most Important Genera and Species from A to ZMajor MonographsLittle-Studied Psychoactive PlantsMinor MonographsReputed Psychoactive Plants“Legal Highs”Psychoactive Plants That Have Not Yet Been IdentifiedPSYCHOACTIVE FUNGIThe Archaeology of Entheogenic Mushroom CultsCultivating MushroomsThe Genera and Species from A to ZPurported Psychoactive FungiGeneral Literature on Psychoactive FungiPSYCHOACTIVE PRODUCTSACTIVE CONSTITUENTS OF PLANTSActive Plant Constituents and NeurotransmittersThe Active Plant Constituents from A to ZBotanical Taxonomy of Psychoactive Plants and FungiGeneral BibliographyBibliographiesPeriodicalsBooks and ArticlesAcknowledgmentsIndex
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WW Norton & Co The Essential New York Times Cookbook
Book SynopsisThe James Beard Award–winning compendium of the paper’s best recipes, revised and updated.
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Thomas Nelson Publishers NKJV Personal Size Large Print Bible with 43000
Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance
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Kaplan Publishing Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes, Seventh Edition:
Book SynopsisCelebrated by medical students for over a decade, Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes is the highest-yield surgery review for the shelf and USMLE Step 2 CK exams. Designed for portable prep, Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes reinforces the most important surgery information in a practical, easy-to-read review followed by 180 vignette-based practice questions. It fits perfectly in your lab coat so you can refresh your knowledge in between cases.The Best Review Concise high-yield review of core surgery material 180 up-to-date vignettes for self-testing 16 brief essays examining selected diagnostic and therapeutic tools from a surgical perspective Revised content review throughout, including: corneal foreign bodies, retinal detachment, organ donors, and organ rejection Expert Guidance Revised and fully up-to-date content from distinguished surgery instructor Dr. Carlos Pestana For over a decade, Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes has helped med students excel on the surgery shelf exam and USMLE Step 2 CK Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.
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Kaplan Publishing USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes 20242025 5Book
Book SynopsisBe fully prepared for USMLE Step 2 CK and COMLEX-USA Level 2 with the only set of books on the market that offers a comprehensive yet concise review of exam topics.This 5-book set includes: Internal Medicine Pediatrics Obstetrics/Gynecology Surgery Psychiatry/Epidemiology/Patient Safety The best review from the same team that prepares Preclinical Medicine Review for USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX-USA Level 1. Up-to-date. Revised every year by Kaplan’s all-star, expert faculty. Highly illustrated. Includes 450+ color images similar to those on the exam. Integrated. Packed with bridges between specialities and basic science. Learner-efficient. Organized in outline format with high-yield summary boxes. Trusted. Used by thousands of students each year to ace the exam.
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Kaplan Publishing AP English Literature and Composition Premium
Book SynopsisTest change update! The College Board has recently announced a change for May 2025 exams: the AP English Literature and Composition exam will be offered in a digital format only and multiple-choice questions will now feature four answer choices instead of five.Barron’s has you covered! All 8 Practice Tests have been updated to reflect this format in our Online Learning Hub. Practice online to be prepared for a digital experience on exam day.Barron’s AP English Literature and Composition Premium, 2025 includes in‑depth content review and practice. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it’s like having a trust
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Kaplan Publishing AP English Language and Composition Premium 2025
Book SynopsisTest change update! The College Board has recently announced a change for May 2025 exams: the AP English Language and Composition exam will be offered in a digital format only and multiple-choice questions will now feature four answer choices instead of five.Barron’s has you covered! All 8 Practice Tests have been updated to reflect this format in our Online Learning Hub. Practice online to be prepared for a digital experience on exam day.Barron’s AP English Language and Composition Premium, 2025 includes in‑depth content review and practice.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it’s like having a trusted tutor by your s
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Kaplan Publishing MCAT Biology Review 20252026
Book SynopsisKaplan’s MCAT Biology Review 2025-2026 offers an expert study plan, detailed subject review, and hundreds of online and in-book practice questions—all authored by the experts behind Kaplan''s score-raising MCAT prep course. Prepping for the MCAT is a true challenge. Kaplan can be your partner along the way—offering guidance on where to focus your efforts and how to organize your review. This book has been updated to match the AAMC’s guidelines precisely—no more worrying about whether your MCAT review is comprehensive!The Most Practice More than 350 questions in the book and access to even more online—more practice than any other MCAT biology book on the market. The Best Practice Comprehensive biology subject review is written by top-rated, award-winning Kaplan instructors. Full-color, 3-D illustrations, charts, graphs and diagrams help turn even the most compl
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Kaplan AEC Education MCAT Complete 7Book Subject Review 20252026 Set
Book SynopsisKaplan’s MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2025-2026 reflects the latest, most accurate, and most testable materials on the MCAT. Streamlined and intuitive layouts facilitate easier review. You’ll get efficient strategies, detailed subject review, and 3 full-length online practice tests—all authored by the experts behind Kaplan's score-raising MCAT prep course.Efficient Strategies and In-Depth Review Guided examples with expert thinking in our Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, and Biology books present scientific articles and walk you through challenging open-ended questions Entirely revamped CARS content with updated methods for the latest exam challenges High-Yield badges indicate the most testable content based on AAMC materials Concept summaries boil down the need-to-know information in each chapter, including any necessary equations to memorize Full-color, 24-page MCAT Qui
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Barrons Educational Services Pocket French GrammarFifth Edition
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc The Secret Language Of Color: Science, Nature,
Book SynopsisIn this beautiful and thorough investigation, The Secret Language of Color celebrates and illuminates the countless ways in which color colors our world.Why is the sky blue, the grass green, a rose red? Most of us have no idea how to answer these questions, nor are we aware that color pervades nearly all aspects of life, from the subatomic realm and the natural world to human culture and psychology.Organized into chapters that begin with a fascinating explanation of the physics and chemistry of color, The Secret Language of Color travels from outer space to Earth, from plants to animals to humans. In these chapters we learn about how and why we see color, the nature of rainbows, animals with color vision far superior and far inferior to our own, how our language influences the colors we see, and much more. Between these chapters, authors Joann Eckstut and Ariele Eckstut turn their attention to the individual hues of the visible spectrum?red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet?presenting each in fascinating, in-depth detail.Including hundreds of stunning photographs and dozens of informative, often entertaining graphics, every page is a breathtaking demonstration of color and its role in the world around us. Whether? you see red, are a shrinking violet, or talk a blue streak, this is the perfect book for anyone interested in the history, science, culture, and beatuty of color in the natural and man-made world.
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Haynes Publishing Group Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours Motorcycle (1986-2006)
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Page Street Publishing Co. Gardening for Abundance
Book SynopsisGrow a Flourishing Vegetable Garden While Feeding Your SpiritFrom planting your first seedlings to harvesting your crops and everything in between, gardener and homesteader Brian Brigantti helps you create a thriving vegetable garden right in your own backyardall while giving you valuable insights into nourishing your soul through abundant living. Woven in with his own insights and experiences, Brian walks you through the process of starting an abundant garden from start to finish. A primer on soil health, composting, establishing biodiversity and more set you and your garden up for success. Then, learn methods for building out plots, choosing the best veggies for your climate and soil and tending to your garden throughout the seasons. Along the way, Brian shares his observations on the symbolism of gardening and the ways it can teach you about the joys of living a happier, more abundant life. Using only natural, chemical-free techniques that honor, respect and sustai
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Insight Editions Marvel Comics: Mini Book of Heroes
Book SynopsisDiscover over 100 Marvel super heroes with this pocket-sized, collectable guide!Marvel Comics: Mini Book of Heroes is the ultimate on-the-go handbook to the amazing heroes of the Marvel Universe. Filled stats, origins, and secret identities, this mini book is perfect for fans who want to learn the ins and outs of their favorite heroes. From the most iconic heroes like Spider-Man, Captain America, and Wolverine to fan favorites like Squirrel Girl, Moon Knight, and Beta Ray Bill, this book truly has everything on the very best of Marvel Universe. Look for the Marvel Comics: Mini Book of Villains companion guide available in finer books stores everywhere.
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Human Kinetics Publishers Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery
Book SynopsisEric Franklin’s classic reference is back in a new full-color edition, complete with new material and exercises for instructors to use with their dancers, other performing artists, athletes, and classes.In Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, Third Edition, Franklin—an internationally renowned teacher, dancer, and choreographer who has been sharing his imagery techniques for more than 35 years—teaches the use of imagery to increase self-awareness, improve body image, and apply anatomical and biomechanical principles for more efficient movement.This expanded new edition includes more than 600 anatomical imagery exercises to improve posture and body alignment, release excess tension, and prevent injuries; over 500 full-color illustrations to help readers visualize the exercises and use them in various contexts; four audio files containing guided imagery exercises led by Franklin and set to music; and updated chapters throughout the book, including new material and exercises to address fasciae and connective tissue. “The pictures and the words in your mind influence the feelings in your body, which in turn feed your thoughts and mental pictures,” Franklin says. “To create powerful and dynamic alignment, you need to fertilize your mind and body with constructive information and weed out destructive thoughts.”This book will help readers do just that as they discover their natural flexibility and increase their power to move. Franklin expertly guides readers through foundational concepts of posture, dynamic alignment, and imagery; explores different types of imagery and guidelines for using them; and delves into biomechanical and anatomical principles, including the body’s center and gravity, the laws of motion and force systems, and joint and muscle function. He then provides exercises for anatomical imagery, covering every area of the body from head to toe. The book closes with two critical chapters on defining dynamic alignment and on integrating dynamic alignment exercises into workouts and programs.Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, Third Edition, will help readers experience the biomechanical and anatomical principles that are crucial to athletes, dancers, other performing artists, and yoga and Pilates practitioners. The techniques and exercises presented in the book will guide readers in improving their posture—and will positively affect their thoughts and attitudes about themselves and others and help them feel better, both mentally and physically.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Trade Review“The Franklin Method training as outlined in this book is the most intelligent approach to learning about the workings of the body that I have ever attended. It is not just information but the experience of our design as we learn that is transforming.”—Tom McCook, Fitness Instructor, Founder and Director, Center of Balance"In Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, Eric Franklin offers an easy-to-read, practical, and educational resource, which I wholly recommend."—Dr. Emma Redding, Head of Dance Science, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, President, International Association for Dance Medicine & Science"Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery is a must-have resource. Eric Franklin creates a truly powerful tool for improving movement and function."—Marie-Jose Blom, PMA Gold-Certified Master Pilates Teacher, Founder and Owner, Long Beach Dance Conditioning, Founder and Owner, Angel City Body Kinetics, Founder and Partner, SmartSpine Works“The Franklin Method has had a profound influence on my personal and professional life. Eric Franklin’s evolution of imagery and its application contain the knowledge and power to create a quantum leap in our understanding of human movement and our own potential.“—Jan Dunn, M.S., Past President, International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Table of ContentsIntroduction. How I Came to Use ImageryReinforcing What You WantPurpose and WillUsing Imagery for AlignmentUsing the Audio FilesPart I. Posture and Dynamic AlignmentChapter 1. Roots of Imagery for AlignmentA Brief Look at Imagery Throughout HistoryAlignment in History and ArtImagery and Ideas of Ideal PostureSomatic DisciplinesSummaryChapter 2. Postural Models and Dynamic AlignmentPostural HabitsDynamically AligningSummaryChapter 3. Foundations of Mental ImageryBrain, Consciousness, and ImageryNervous SystemThe World in the Brain: Neuroplasticity and ImageryDevelopmental PatternsDeveloping Mind: The Role of ImagerySummaryChapter 4. The Art of Change Through ImageryFour Steps in the Art of ChangeA Closer Look at the Four Steps for ChangeSummaryChapter 5. Imagery’s Five Ws: What, Who, When, Where, and WhyWhat?Who?When?Where?Why?SummaryChapter 6. General Guidelines for How to Use ImageryFactors That Influence Successful ImageryModulating and Adapting Images and MetaphorsSequencing the ImageryProblems and Opportunities When Cuing ImageryResting Positions for Imagery PracticeSummaryPart II. Biomechanical and Anatomical Principles and ExercisesChapter 7. Befriending Gravity and Finding Your CenterGravityForcesAnatomical Terminology for Location and DirectionSummaryChapter 8. Laws of Motion and Force SystemsNewton’s Laws of MotionForce SystemsLever SystemsEnergy ConservationAbility of Materials to Resist ForceDynamic StabilitySummaryChapter 9. Joint, Bone, Muscle, and FasciaJoint TypesBonesMusclesConnective Tissue and FasciaSummaryPart III. Exercises for Anatomical ImageryChapter 10. Pelvis, Hip Joint, and CompanyPelvic ArchesBalancing the PelvisMotion of the Pelvic HalvesCounterrotation and Three-Dimensional AlignmentPelvic PowerhouseHip Joint and FemurIliopsoas and PiriformisThe Fascia of the Thigh and LegSummaryChapter 11. Knee, Lower Leg, and FootGet to Know Your KneeFascia of the Lower LimbTibia, Fibula, and AnkleFootInteraction of Fasciae, Muscles, and Ligaments of the Leg and FootSummaryChapter 12. Spine and Body WallVertebraeIntervertebral DiscsThe Spine’s Curved DesignSacrum and PelvisSpinal LigamentsMusculature of the Abdomen and BackAbdominal WallAbdominal Muscles and the Concept of Core StabilitySummaryChapter 13. Shoulders, Arms, and HandsSuspension of the Shoulder GirdleGlenohumeral JointHumeroscapular RhythmElbowWrist and HandSummaryChapter 14. Head and NeckAtlas and AxisFasciae of the NeckSkullFasciae of the Head and FaceSuboccipitalsMandibleHyoid and TongueEyesNose and MouthSummaryChapter 15. Rib Cage, Breath, and OrgansRib CageBreathSupport and Breathing for Abdominal OrgansHeartSkin as an OrganSummaryPart IV. Returning to Holistic AlignmentChapter 16. Definitions of Dynamic AlignmentPlumb LineMedian AlignmentDefining Ideal AlignmentDynamic Versus Static AlignmentDynamic and Static StabilityPulling Up and Ideal AlignmentSummaryChapter 17. Integrating Dynamic Alignment ExercisesAlignment in Supine PositionsAlignment in Sitting PositionsStanding and Walking AlignmentReleasing Excess TensionContinuing Imagery Exercises
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Flame Tree Publishing Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia: New & Expanded Edition
Book SynopsisThe Definitive Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia, now fully updated from the illustrated edition, is the ultimate guide to two musical styles that have fundamentally influenced popular music. Divided into chapters, each covering a different era, the book traces the evolution of jazz and blues from their nineteenth-century African-American origins right through to the present day. Each chapter starts with a Sounds & Sources section, looking at the key developments in the music during that period. This is followed by an A–Z of artists from that era, with more extensive entries on key artists that include recommended classic recordings. With further sections on Styles, covering everything from Ragtime to Bebop and Texas Blues to Rhythm & Blues, and more; and Instruments, all written by a team of experts, this invaluable encyclopedia is comprehensive, easy to use and highly informative.
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Hachette Books Sell It Like Serhant
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Christian Publishers LLC Everything About Theatre: The Guidebook of
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Waterford Press Ltd Australian Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
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Waterford Press Ltd Alaska Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisThe state marine mammal -- the bowhead whale -- is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Last Frontier State. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, amphibians, fishes and seashore creatures and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
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Waterford Press Ltd Amazon Wildlife: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisPut the world's richest and most diverse ecosystem in your pocket! Eco-travelers now have a simplified pocket guide to the stunning wildlife of this exotic region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies and insects. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by eco-tourists of all ages. Made in the USA.
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The Experiment LLC Lets Talk About Aging Parents
Book SynopsisCaring for an older relative can be complicated - but these conversational scripts (plus expert advice) will help you do the right thing and put your anxieties to rest.
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Racehorse Kama Sutra: The Book of Sex Positions
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Rockridge Press Just the Basics Cookbook: Learn How to Cook with
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Rockridge Press Tea Gardening for Beginners: Learn to Grow,
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Rockridge Press Flower Gardening for Beginners: A Guide to
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Neal Publications Effective Phrases for Performance Appraisals A
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Patagonia Books The New Alpinism Training Log
Book SynopsisMeant to go hand-in-hand with Steve House and Scott Johnston's groundbreaking, bestselling Training for the New Alpinism, The New Alpinism Training Log is a goal-setting planner and a workout journal in one. With pages to plot your program based on your aspirations, and others to break it down and record your monthly, weekly, daily workouts, this book will be your in-the-gym or on-the-mountain companion to training for any mountain ascent. Includes inspirational and motivational tips throughout.
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HarperCollins Publishers Pokémon 365 days to Become a Pokémon Trainer
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Your Hidden Genius
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HarperCollins The League of Kitchens Cookbook
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Anness Publishing Rifles and Machine Guns The World Encyclopedia of
Book SynopsisThis fully updated encyclopedia of rifles and machine guns is an authoritative reference work with two visual directories of the most important historical and contemporary weapons. It explains the development of rifles and machine guns through the centuries, right up to the 21st century. It includes the history of rifles, such as the Lee Enfield, M1 rifle and the HK G3 rifle, and classic machine guns, such as the Hotchkiss, Bren and Maxim. The book introduces readers to the designers and manufacturers who developed the arms, and the materials and technology involved in their production. The directories are grouped according to country and each gun’s features are explained alongside the military and technological context in which the weapon was designed.
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Kaplan Publishing AP Physics 1 Premium 2025 Prep Book with 4
Book SynopsisBe prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron’s AP Physics 2 Premium, 2025 is fully revised for the latest course and exam updates and includes in‑depth content review and practice. It’s the only book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 4 full‑length practice tests–2 in the book and 2 more online that mirror the latest exam format and question types plus detailed answer explanations for all questions–plus detailed answer explanations for all questions Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all recent course updates and the latest units on the AP Physics 1 exam Determine what your strengths are by taking a short diagnostic test and then reinforce your learning by answering a series of practice questions at the end of each chapter Reinforce your learning by answering a series of multiple-choice and free-response practice questions at the end of each chapter Online Practice Continue your practice with 2 full‑length practice tests on Barron’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.
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Kaplan Publishing Digital SAT Practice Questions Fourth Edition
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Globe Pequot Tracking Humans
Book SynopsisTracker. The very word evokes images of buckskin-clad braves crouching over the ground, carefully studying the signs before them-a part of history. But the modern world has not put behind it the need for the earthy business of tracking. Such skills are still routinely used by the military, rescue personnel, and law enforcement, as well as by hunters and people living at subsistence level throughout the world. Tracking Humans is the ultimate authoritative guide to this most complex pursuit. A great resource for military, law enforcement, and rescue professionals, Tracking Humans is also useful for outdoor enthusiasts. Users will find it invaluable as an on-site manual to assist in any ongoing search.Unlike many tracking manuals, this guide focuses on tracking humans, whether they''re enemy combatants or lost children. Author David Diaz explains what it takes to be an expert tracker, from the physical stamina to the focus and perception necessary to do the job correctly. He explains t
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HarperCollins Publishers Collins World Atlas Reference Edition
Book SynopsisA beautiful gift for the adventurers in your family.
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Barcharts Python Programming Language
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McFarland & Co Inc Television Cartoon Shows
Book Synopsis This comprehensive reference to TV cartoon shows covers some 75 years. In the decade or so since the first edition, the industry has grown and expanded to previously unimagined heights, thanks in great part to the upsurge of cable TV services catering to animation fans. In the ten-year period since the first edition, nearly 450 new cartoon series premiered in the U.S. Alphabetically arranged by title, the book discusses each cartoon show in detail, providing full production credits and offering commentary on such elements as development, characters, style, and the show''s significance in the overall scheme of television animation.
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McFarland & Co Inc Ancient Rings
Book Synopsis Ancient finger rings made of base metals and low-grade silver alloys are increasingly being unearthed and sold through a growing assortment of marketplaces worldwide. Reference material on ancient rings has focused mainly on historic and high-end pieces--the precious metals and stones of royalty and the wealthy--while little has been written on the evaluation of common rings. This guide describes their composition, structure and imagery, thus providing merchants, collectors and researchers with a comprehensive reference on these ancient artifacts that, until now, have gone unexamined.
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McFarland & Co Inc Encyclopedia of Television Miniseries 19362020
Book Synopsis In 1936, as television networks CBS, DuMont, and NBC experimented with new ways to provide entertainment, NBC deviated from the traditional method of single experimental programs to broadcast the first multi-part program, Love Nest, over a three-episode arc. This would come to be known as a miniseries. Although the term was not coined until 1954, several other such miniseries were broadcast, including Jack and the Beanstalk and Women in Wartime. In the mid-1960s the concept was developed into a genre that still exists. While the major broadcast networks pioneered the idea, it quickly became popular with cable and streaming services. This encyclopedic source contains a detailed history of 878 TV miniseries broadcast from 1936 to 2020, complete with casts, networks, credits, episode count and detailed plot information.Table of Contents Preface The Encyclopedia Index
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Rowman & Littlefield The Monster Movies of Universal Studios
Book SynopsisIn 1931 Universal Studios released Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. This box office success was followed by a string of films featuring macabre characters and chilling atmospherics, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Invisible Man. With each new film, Universal established its place in the Hollywood firmament as the leading producer of horror films, a status it enjoyed for more than twenty years.In The Monster Movies of Universal Studios, James L. Neibaur examines the key films produced by the studio from the early 1930s through the mid-1950s. In each entry, the author recounts the movie’s production, provides critical commentary, considers the film’s commercial reception, and offers an overall assessment of the movie’s significance. Neibaur also examines the impact these films had on popular culture, an influence that resonates in the cinema of fear today.From the world premiere of Dracula to the 1956 release of The Creature Walks among Us, Universal excelled at scaring viewers of all ages—and even elicited a few chuckles along the way by pitting their iconic creatures against the comedic pair of Abbott and Costello. The Monster Movies of Universal Studios captures the thrills of these films, making this book a treat for fans of the golden age of horror cinema.Trade ReviewLike Dr. Frankenstein, Universal Studios under Carl Laemmle Jr., brought the monster movie genre to terrifying new life with the 1931 Tod Browning–directed film Dracula starring Bela Lugosi in his most iconic role. The characterizations of Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster by Lugosi and Boris Karloff, as well as the studio’s costume and makeup design, ensured that Universal’s monsters would become the standard representation of these literary monsters in popular culture. In chronological order, historian Neibaur (The Fall of Buster Keaton) details the production and reception of each monster movie produced by the studio between 1931 and 1956, including such classics as Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Mummy, The Wolf Man, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and each of their respective sequels. The author provides insight into the challenges that the actors faced in the roles that made them household names. Verdict: Neibaur’s book honors Universal’s horror legacy with exhaustive research. The detailed breakdowns of each film makes this an excellent resource for film students and monster movie fanatics. * Library Journal *The horror movies produced by Universal Studios from the 1930s to the early 1950s featured some of the most iconic movie monsters in film history. Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, and the Creature have been portrayed more than once since their first appearances on screen, but there are many who prefer these classic movie monsters to today’s CGI film fiends. Entries document the initial films as well as their sequels. After a summary with full credits, release date, running time, and availability, there is an essay that provides background information, a plot synopsis, and other details. Studio stills and trade ads for several of the films add a suitably scary touch to this treat for fans and scholars alike. * Booklist *A must-read for any avid horror fan or classic movie buff, The Monster Movies of Universal Studios is an fascinating look back at a struggling studio and the genre that saved it. For those who weren't around at the time, the book provides a wealth of insight & trivia, and if it prompts the reader to revisit any of these classics, then it's done its job. * Free Kittens Movie Guide *Neibaur does a good job discussing ... films.... [A]ny monster fan would have fun reading over some of their favorite titles of these classic monster films. * Kitley's Krypt *I was impressed by the research and smooth writing skills of the author, which have become a staple of his books.... [I]t's a fact-filled, genre-fun read of a piece of Hollywood history that so many cult film fans love. It merits real estate in your book case. * Plan 9 Crunch: All About Cult Films *While the images of Bela Lugosi’s Dracula, Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein monster, and Elsa Lanchester’s Bride of Frankenstein dominate magazine covers, notebooks, posters, mugs and other collectibles, the series of movies that introduced these characters seems to get very little respect from film historians. A step in the right direction to correct this is the excellent new book The Monster Movies of Universal Studios by James L. Neibaur, published by Rowman and Littlefield. In this fascinating new study, the author puts Universal’s horror series into proper historical context. Unlike other books on the subject, Neibaur has limited his focus to films that feature one or more of Universal’s line-up of monsters…. The book is an impressive work of film scholarship and shines a spotlight on classic Hollywood moviemaking by looking at one of the longest film series at a major studio….Each chapter is full of behind the scenes information and welcome analysis into the filmmaking process. It’s clear that Neibaur has studied the screenplays for these films…. The Monster Movies of Universal Studios is a great book on the history of one of Hollywood’s oldest franchises…. The book is an excellent look at studio and genre filmmaking in a bygone era. It is the perfect Halloween read. * Cinema Retro *
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Language of Winnicott: A Dictionary of
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Book SynopsisAn inspirational, practical guide to more than 150 crochet stitches. Take your crochet to the next level with Crochet Stitches Step by Step. This essential guide opens up a world of possibilities for crocheters of all abilities, with a huge range of stitches to inspire your next project. Discover how to combine stitches to create eye-catching creations, and try your hand at techniques including filet stitches and C2C.This essential collection of must-try stitches will offer something for every crocheter and every project, with tips on finding the right techniques to create everything from blankets and sweaters to socks and toys. Every stitch is accompanied by full instructions, with clear photographs and annotations so that you can follow even the trickiest of methods with ease. The book also covers the hooks, yarn, and tools you''ll need, along with essential know-how for blocking, sewing, and finishing your work.With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this modern classic is a must-have for crocheters of all ages and abilities.
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