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Come and explore forty-eight original houses, recently produced by American and Canadian architects for their clients. Pour over the wide variety of innovative house designs represented in over 235 images and plans. While many of these homes are one-of-a-kind works of art, all of the houses presented were produced with an eye for economy. How each budget-minded architect kept the cost low, using a combination of economical construction techniques and clever technological innovations, is discussed and illustrated. Ranging from starter homes to retirement houses, from vacation retreats to townhouses, from large houses accommodating offices and studios to small residences designed for simple living, these original and economical designs represent a wide variety of architectural outlooks and styles sure to fire the imagination.

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The twentieth anniversary paperback edition, updated with a new preface

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Fiercely conflicting urges animate the characters in 'Family Impromptu', a provocative, engaging collection of short stories that challenge and entertain as they reveal the peculiar way we both create and resist family life. In these captivating stories, we encounter the tangle of emotions that accompany close relationships. Marriages expand and contract, love seeks fulfillment in a library, children dream of stalkers and kidnappings, dead dogs reconnect partners, and a cousin gets executed in Texas. Poignant, humorous, and even unsettling at times, this collection takes a frank look at the complicated yet endearing jumble of family ties as characters pursue both intimacy and independence.

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The third edition of Reading the Middle Ages retains the strengths of previous editions—thematic and geographical diversity, clear and informative introductions, and close integration with A Short History of the Middle Ages—and adds significant new materials, especially on the Byzantine and Islamic worlds and the Mediterranean region. The stunning "Reading through Looking" color insert, which showcases medieval artifacts and introduces how historians study medieval material culture, has been expanded to include essays on weapons and warfare by medievalist Riccardo Cristiani. New maps, timelines, and genealogies aid readers in following knotty but revealing sources. On the History Matters website (www.utphistorymatters.com), students have access to hundreds of Questions for Reflection.

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Three years into the Great War, England's greatest asset is their intelligence network--field agents risking their lives to gather information, and codebreakers able to crack every German telegram. Margot De Wilde thrives in the environment of the secretive Room 40, where she spends her days deciphering intercepted messages. But when her world is turned upside down by an unexpected loss, for the first time in her life numbers aren't enough. Drake Elton returns wounded from the field, followed by an enemy who just won't give up. He's smitten quickly by the intelligent Margot, but how can he convince a girl who lives entirely in her mind that sometimes life's answers lie in the heart? Amid biological warfare, encrypted letters, and a German spy who wants to destroy not just them but others they love, Margot and Drake will have to work together to save themselves from the very secrets that brought them together.

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An epic story of romance, drama and mythology, for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Oh My Gods.For Avery Montgomery, the descendent of a Greek god, turning eighteen is a big deal. Not only is it her ticket to the Court, the world's most lavish party for descendants, it also unlocks the ability to hear the thoughts of her one true soul mate.While her birthday looms, Avery finds herself drawn to two royal descendants who couldn't be more different. She hopes her soulmate will be Carlos, who is charming, handsome and her current obsession, but for some reason she starts to feel a pull to Vladimir, her best friend's annoying older brother. As Avery finds herself torn, she stumbles upon a dark side of The Court, which pushes her towards a revelation that will forever alter her past, and her future.

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In this gripping novel about obsession, control, and self-preservation, a woman desperate to provide a new life for her sister enters a compromising arrangement with an entitled tech billionaire. Rosemary Rabourne is already struggling to pay the bills when her recently orphaned half sister, Wendy, shows up at her door. Rosemary will try anything to provide for the traumatized teenager—including offering her services as a high-end escort. Leo Glass is the billionaire CEO of a revolutionary social app. He wants the “girlfriend experience”—someone contractually obligated to love him—and he thinks he’s found the perfect match in Rosemary. His proposition has its perks: a luxury apartment and financial security. And its conditions: constant surveillance and availability whenever Leo calls. It’s not the life Rosemary wants, but she’s out of options. Then she meets her new neighbor, Sam, a musician with whom Rosemary shares an immediate attraction and a genuine intimacy she’s never felt with anyone. Falling in love makes it possible to imagine a real new life. But Leo won’t let go of her that easily, and his need for control escalates. So does Rosemary’s desperation—to protect Wendy, to protect herself, and, at any price, to escape.

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This 80-page easy-to-understand reader is one of 12 historical novels in the Hopes and Dreams series, whose diverse and fascinating characters, regardless of their ethnicity, face prejudice, danger, hardships, and setbacks, but survive with perseverance, a little bit of luck ,and a generous amount of love in their new home in the US. Downloadable audio recordings of all 12 novels and free supplementary materials for teachers are available (visit ProLinguaLearning.com for more details). Plot Summary for Little Italy: This is the story of the Trella family. In 1920 Vito's land is worn out, and he can't sell his oranges. Sadly, he leaves his Italian homeland and sails to New York to get work and save enough money to bring his wife, Rosetta, and their three children to America. For more than two years he works as a stonecutter, building the new skyscrapers of New York. It is dangerous work. Finally, he saves enough money for four tickets. Rosetta and their children join him. They make their new life on Mulberry Street in New York's “Little Italy.” Rosetta finds the city dirty and depressing at first, but she learns to love her Italian neighbors and her church. They have four more children. Then Vito falls, is injured, and must take a job making paper flowers; the whole family helps. All seven children finish high school and get good jobs. Vito and Rosetta stay in Little Italy. The novel ends as their youngest child, Dominick, graduates from high school with honors.

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For Rosemary Reynolds, life in tiny Morning Glory, Mississippi, is just like the fabric store she runs: it seems she’s always waiting around for someone else to make the first stitch. Then a dear childhood friend passes away, leaving behind a gift that sends Rosemary on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Despite her mother’s protests, Rosemary heads to New York City for a stay in her cousin’s trendy SoHo loft. On her first day in town, a wrong turn leads her to Little Italy…and into the arms of handsome, outgoing Sal Genovese. Sal’s mother wants him to marry a longtime family friend, but to him, Rosemary is a breath of fresh country air, and he’s happy to show her a good time. Soon, Rosemary is swept up in a world she thought only existed in movies. To turn a two-week fling into a forever thing, she and Sal will have to make every moment count.

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The tenets of Nonviolent Communication are applied to a variety of settings, including the classroom and the home, in these booklets on how to resolve conflict peacefully. Illustrative exercises, sample stories, and role-playing activities offer the opportunity for self-evaluation, discovery, and application.This insightful perspective on effective social change is illustrated with how-to examples.

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George Steiner ha dedicat un dels seus darrers treballs a reflexionar sobre el pensament, l?activitat que caracteritza essencialment i defineix l?espècie humana. A partir d?una cita de Schelling, en la qual s?afirma que a la base de la percepció cognitiva hi ha una tristesa necessària, un vel de malenconia, Steiner formula deu propostes que puguin explicar l?origen i les implicacions del procés de pensament.Amb una prosa magistral, una vegada més, George Steiner fa assequible a un ampli ventall de lectors un discurs filosòfic que esdevé, sobretot, un punt de partida per a una reflexió en profunditat sobre un dels aspectes que ens fa singularment humans.

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Per tal daprovar, cal que els Llobatons de Mar passin la prova més difícil: un abordatge! Quan el Capità Shark albira un mercant, es precipita a latac amb els seus homes. Però mentre els nois cerquen lAnton al rebost, algú puja a bord: els ferotges Lladres de Vaixells del senyor Cap d?Olla...

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Es hora de ir a dormir, pero a Gastón se le ocurren muchas cosas para no meterse en la cama.Un cuento para que los más pequeños se familiaricen con el hábito de ir a dormir.

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Aquella tarde Valentina salió corriendo del colegio. Llevaba en la mochila un regalo sorpresa para su madre, pero su hermano pequeño lo encontró y lo rompió. Valentina se enfadó mucho y se puso triste. Deseó que todo fuera como antes de que llegara su hermano, cuando era feliz y no tenía que compartir nada ni aguantar a nadie. En mitad de la noche, Valentina se despertó y descubrió que su hermano había desaparecido. Dónde estaría? Un cuento lleno de fantasía para niños a partir de 3 años

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Un thriller psicológico, protagonizado por Adam Dalgliesh, de la gran dama de la novela negra P.D. James.Segundo volumen de la serie Adam Dalgliesh.Adam Dalgliesh debe investigar el asesinato de la señora Bolam, la antipática administradora de la clínica Steen, un selecto centro psiquiátrico donde ingresan pacientes adinerados que valoran en igual medida la atención médica y la discreción.Entre los empleados y pacientes de la entidad reina una desconfianza generada por chantajes y secretos, y se esconde también un asesino.Reseña:La mejor escritora contemporánea de novela policíaca clásica.Sunday Times

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Qué ética para los servicios sociales? No basta con que cada profesional asuma su responsabilidad. Una ética de los servicios sociales debe explicitar unos valores rectores y el papel que desempeñan las personas atendidas. Más allá del asistencialis

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Encuadernación: RústicaColección: ActualLa espiritualidad es un rasgo esencial en nuestra personalidad. Todos los seres humanos hemos tenido alguna vez la necesidad de buscar respuestas a nuestras inquietudes y de relacionar nuestros sentimientos con ella. Los niños no son ajenos a ello.Los valores personales que la espiritualidad aporta son un elemento positivo que potencia un mejor desarrollo de las aptitudes emocionales de los niños. Por ello, una educación basada en la inteligencia espiritual es enriquecedora y estimulante para los más pequeños de la casa.En este libro se ofrecen unas pautas muy prácticas para aquellos padres que quieran cultivar la inteligencia espiritual en sus hijos, y se reflexiona sobre los beneficios de la espiritualidad en el bienestar psicológico de los niños. A través de conceptos como religiosidad, confesionalidad, creencias o valores, el autor nos mostrará cómo sentar las bases para que los niños interioricen estos principios.

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Only one interview is granted for every 250 resumes receivedWith The Resume Handbook, you can make sure yours is the one on top! Your resume has one purpose: to obtain an interview. In order to create an interview-winning resume, you need to know what to say and how to say it - and The Resume Handbook will show you how.The book focuses on three major objectives: Organization: Give your resume structure and visual impact to immediately capture attention The Basics: What to include and what to leave out so you don''t turn off the reader Accomplishments: Present yourself as a highly motivated achiever Now in its fifth edition, The Resume Handbook features thirty-seven of the best resumes ever written and provides no-nonsense advice for making your resume stand out from the crowd.

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