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Building on the success of Stereotyping Religion: Critiquing Clichés, this follow up volume dismantles a further 10 widespread stereotypes and clichés about religion, focusing on clichés that a new generation of students are most familiar with. Each chapter includes: - A description of a particular cliché - Discussion of where it appears in popular culture or popular media - Discussion of where it appears in scholarly literature - A historical contextualization of its use in the past - An analysis of the social or rhetorical work the cliché accomplishes in the present Clichés addressed include: - "Religion and science naturally conflict" - "All religions are against LGBTQ rights" - "Eastern religions are more spiritual than Western religions" - "Religion is personal and not subject to government regulation" - "Religious pluralism gives everyone a voice" Written in an easy and accessible style, Stereotyping Religion II: Critiquing Clichés is suitable for all readers looking to clear away unsophisticated assumptions in preparation for more critical studies.

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What are the benefits of owning a dog on health and well-being? Why does a problem dog behave as it does and how can owners deal with unwanted behaviour? How do dogs communicate with humans and each other? The Psychology of Dog Ownership explores the nature of our unique relationship with dogs and its effect on our mental and physical welfare. The book uses psychological learning theory to examine dog behaviour and highlights the importance of determining between typical dog behaviour and behaviour disorders that need treatment. Focusing on how dog owners can communicate effectively with their pets, and always with the dogsbest interests in mind, The Psychology of Dog Ownership enhances our understanding of the modern human-canine bond and shows how important and enjoyable this relationship can be.

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WINNER OF THE WHITBREAD PRIZE FOR FICTION 1996WINNER OF THE COMMONWEALTH WRITERS' PRIZE 1997'A narrative both sparkling and deep . . . the cost of raising [the Titanic] is prohibitive; Bainbridge does the next best thing' Hilary Mantel'Brilliant . . . do not miss this novel' Daily Telegraph'A moving, microcosmic portrait of an era's bitter end' The TimesFor the four fraught, mysterious days of her doomed maiden voyage in 1912, the Titanic sails towards New York, glittering with luxury, freighted with millionaires and hopefuls. In her labyrinthine passageways the last, secret hours of a small group of passengers are played out, their fate sealed in prose of startling, sublime beauty, as Beryl Bainbridge's haunting masterpiece moves inexorably to its known and terrible end.

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The care that a patient receives in the first hours after surgery is crucial to minimizing the risk of complications. The recovery room staff must manage both comatose and physiologically unstable patients, and deal with the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. The Complete Recovery Room Book, Sixth edition, provides nurses, surgeons, and anaesthetists with up-to-date guidance and practical tips on the post-operative management of patients. Over 30 chapters, this resource covers key aspects of recovery room management from setting-up, monitoring and equipment, and managing symptoms as well as clear and concise explanations of physiology and pharmacology. Specific chapters address the unique post-operative needs of individual types of surgery and patient groups. Practical tips and short aphorisms are offered throughout the text to help retain practical information.

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Bestselling follow-up to the international hit picture book, The Wonky Donkey! The Wonky Donkey has a daughter in this hilarious picture book sequel to the runaway hit. Wonky Donkey had a child, it was a little girl. Hee Haw! The Wonky Donkey was recommended as a favourite bedtime read by Tom Fletcher on BookTrust Readers will love the antics of this stinky punky plinky-plonky winky-tinky pinky funky blinky dinky donkey! Lyrical, laugh-out-loud story and beautiful illustrations A fantastic gift for newborns and young children PRAISE FOR THE DINKY DONKEY "Should be packaged with an oxygen supply, as it will incontestably elicit uncontrollable gales of giggles." - Kirkus Reviews "This is an excellent story that all young children, and adults, will enjoy to read over and over again. The perfect partner to The Wonky Donkey." - Books for Topics

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The classic bestselling picture book, Angelina’s Baby Sister, is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old! Can Angelina sashay her way through all the changes a baby brings?Angelina Ballerina thinks she’s the luckiest mouse in the world—she’s going to be a big sister! But being a big sister means change, and sometimes change can be hard. When her baby sister arrives, Angelina feels like no one has time for her anymore. They only want to fuss over Polly. Suddenly, Angelina doesn’t feel so lucky anymore. But with time—and a lot of love from her family—Angelina realizes that being a big sister is the role she was born to play.

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Founded on the simple principle Build beautiful things, the architectural team of Pursley Dixon, like populist architects Bobby McAlpine and Jeff Dungan, is known for blending elements of tradition with a modern lifestyle. In Finding Home, they share 15 stunning houses in three distinct styles: rustic mountain escapes, dreamy retreats by the water, and elegant houses in town. Each house has its own thoughtful visual narrative, but all are connected on an innate and authentic level by their sense of proportion, attention to detail, and a marvellous affinity with nature, displayed in their soothing neutral palettes, oversize windows that bring the outdoors in, and natural materials such as rough-hewn stone and unfinished wood. Little touches of humanity await discovery, such as a sleeping nook perched right out into the highest branches of a tree. These eccentricities and secrets add to the distinctly Southern sense of warmth and refuge these homes provide, homes whose open interiors and majestic porches easily accommodate family and gatherings. Featuring their own interior design work as well as that of acclaimed decorators such as Suzanne Kasler, Phoebe Howard, and Circa Interiors, Finding Home is about creating houses of inherent beauty that will spark an emotional connection to last a lifetime.

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It's Where's Waldo? for Trekkies—the activity book you didn’t know you needed! Dr. Spock is missing! Travel through space and time to search and find Dr. Spock among more than 100 other characters, aliens, villains, and crew members. This hidden intergalactic adventure is a perfect challenging and fun activity book for kids, families, and Star Trek fans of all ages, from the mind of New York Times bestselling pop culturalist Robb Pearlman. Search all floors, planetary settings, and plots explored by the brave Enterprise fleet members for a certain evasive-yet-adored Vulcan in the entertaining and endearing Search for Spock. The colorful artwork mirrors the famously popular Where’s Waldo? activity book series' charm and simplicity. "The pages are colorful, vibrant, and joyful… Search for Spock was a lot of fun. If you have kids, you’ll enjoy working together to try and find Mr. Spock, and if you’re an adult, it’s fun to find all of the references to various Star Trek episodes."—Trek Core

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As one of the first texts of its kind, Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training contains essential information on the fundamentals of evidence-based practice (EBP) for students who are working toward certification in athletic training and athletic trainers who wish to stay up to date on best practices in the field. With EBP, all clinical decisions are based on available research studies, and these studies are selected and assessed according to specific criteria that yield evidence of benefit. EBP is a continuing education requirement for athletic trainers who are certified with the Board of Certification (BOC). Grounded in solid science, Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training explains the basics of EBP and the research design methods that are so vital to its implementation. Starting in part I, the text introduces the various levels of evidence, well-built question development using the PICO technique (patient problem or population, intervention, comparison, and outcomes), the five steps of searching for evidence, and search techniques. Part II guides readers through researching specific questions and evaluating research studies, including how to incorporate the evidence they find into their clinical practice. Part III reviews the various research types, their uses and benefits, and research ethics as a critical part of the process of EBP. Through these step-by-step chapters, readers will be able to formulate clinical questions, perform research on current studies, analyze the available data, and apply the principles in their practice in order to provide the best and most accurate care possible. In addition to in-depth information on the principles and application of EBP, Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training presents clinically based scenarios that allow students to apply their recently acquired knowledge to real-life situations, thus encouraging a deeper understanding of the topics presented throughout the text. These scenarios allow those who are learning EBP concepts for the first time to understand how EBP is incorporated clinically. The most efficient, systematic, and thorough resource of its kind, Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training encourages students and current certified athletic trainers to ask meaningful questions, gain the knowledge they need for excelling in future practice, and rise to the top of their profession. For students who want a thorough skill base in EBP and for credentialed health care professionals who seek further knowledge in the area, Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training will help all current and future athletic trainers provide the best care for their athletes and clients.

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Three collections of essays whose aim is to express the cartography and the experience of a live, open worldThese essays all explore Scottish subjects and the wider issues of geopetics. This volume starts with On Scottish Ground by delving into forgotten cultural resources. Ideas of Order at Cape Wrath explores more socio-political considerations before opening out to a larger space of cosmological meditation in The Wanderer and his Charts.

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Hannah Arendt's work has been noted for its unorthodox and eclectic style. This book aims to show that her unusual approach in fact reflects a consistent and distinctive conception of, and way of doing, political theory. This is established through close readings of her most influential works. Steve Buckler discusses Arendt's key works - The Origins of Totalitarianism, The Human Condition and On Revolution - alongside her less well known and posthumously published writing

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This beautiful kitchen-garden cookbook, produced in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, contains step-by-step guides to show how easy it is to grow peas, beans, potatoes, carrots and more in your garden, in patio containers or in window boxes or on an allotment. Then transform your home-grown produce into delicious meals and desserts by following easy, step-by-step recipes. By having fun growing different plants, children won't be able to wait to try their tasty produce, encouraging great, healthy eating habits.Learn all about how plants grow, from seeds to seedlings, watering and weeding, to harvesting and composting. Information on minibeasts and garden creatures show how nature works together to help plants grow.Includes advice on cooking tools and utensils and healthy and balanced diets.For inspiration in the garden and the kitchen ... a how-to guide to growing and eating your own fruit and vegetables - Daily ExpressColourful and beautifully illustrated, it is a great aid for fostering a love and understanding of fresh produce and an awareness of a healthy diet - The LadyIf your small child is even vaguely interested in helping you in the garden, or on the allotment, then I'd urge you to get him/her this great book... - Judy Bown, Dig my Veg

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This book will help you solve more than 300 of the most common and not-so-common tasks that working Visual Basic 2005 programmers face every day. If you're a seasoned .NET developer, beginning Visual Basic programmer, or a developer seeking a simple and clear migration path from VB6 to Visual Basic 2005, the "Visual Basic 2005 Cookbook" delivers a practical collection of problem-solving recipes for a broad range of Visual Basic programming tasks. The concise solutions and examples in the Visual Basic 2005 Cookbook range from simple tasks to the more complex, organized by the types of problems you need to solve. Nearly every recipe contains a complete, documented code sample showing you how to solve the specific problem, as well as a discussion of how the underlying technology works and that outlines alternatives, limitations, and other considerations. As with all O'Reilly Cookbooks, each recipe helps you quickly understand a problem, learn how to solve it, and anticipate potential tradeoffs or ramifications. Useful features of the book include: over 300 recipes written in the familiar O'Reilly Problem-Solution-Discussion format; hundreds of code snippets, examples and complete solutions available for download; VB6 updates to alert VB6 programmers to code-breaking changes in Visual Basic 2005; recipes that target Visual Basic 2005 features not included in previous releases; code examples covering everyday data manipulation techniques and language fundamentals; advanced projects focusing on multimedia and mathematical transformations using linear algebraic methods; and, specialized topics covering files and file systems, printing, and databases. In addition, you'll find chapters on cryptography and compression, graphics, and special programming techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, the "Visual Basic 2005 Cookbook" is sure to save you time, serving up the code you need, when you need it.

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Targeting protein degradation using small molecules is one of the most exciting small-molecule therapeutic strategies in decades and a rapidly growing area of research. In particular, the development of proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTACs) as potential drugs capable of recruiting target proteins to the cellular quality control machinery for elimination has opened new avenues to address traditionally ‘difficult to target’ proteins. This book provides a comprehensive overview from the leading academic and industrial experts on recent developments, scope and limitations in this dynamically growing research area; an ideal reference work for researchers in drug discovery and chemical biology as well as advanced students.

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With the agricultural sector facing mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, greater emphasis has been placed on improving existing components and practices, such as soil health and biodiversity, which have since emerged as key components to achieving regenerative agriculture. Sensors provide the opportunity to measure crop and soil health at unparalleled scales and resolution. Key developments in sensor technology will help improve our current understanding and optimisation of the complex agricultural systems that make up our global ecosystem. Advances in sensor technology for sustainable crop production provides a comprehensive review of the wealth of research on key developments in sensor technology to improve monitoring and management of crop health, soil health, weeds and diseases. This collection also reviews advances in proximal and remote sensing techniques to monitor soil health, such as spectroscopy and radiometrics, as well as how sensor technology can be optimised for more targeted irrigation, site-specific nutrient and weed management.

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In this book, Lois Hole describes her 148 favorite varieties and offers practical advice on what roses to grow for fragrance, color and splendor. She also includes information on the soil, light, climate and moisture conditions required for success.

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Angelina teaches the princesses of Mouseland to dance in this classic bestselling picture book back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition with foil on the cover! Angelina can’t believe her luck! Miss Lilly has invited her to the Royal Palace of Mouseland to help teach the three princesses a special dance. But on the very first morning, Miss Lilly comes down with the flu and asks Angelina to teach the princesses on her own! Angelina is nervous. Will she be able to fill Miss Lilly’s shoes?

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The classic bestselling picture book Angelina and the Princess is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old!Angelina hopes to dance the starring role in an upcoming performance for the Royal Ballet, but instead is cast in a tiny part. She is so disappointed that she wants to quit ballet. Eventually, though, she decides to work hard for her friends in the performance. Angelina’s decision leads to an unexpected turn of events—and a happy ending for everyone!

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From the creators of The Wonky Donkey, the Hilarious number one global bestseller, comes another laugh-out-loud story! The Wonky Donkey was recommended as a favourite bedtime read by Tom Fletcher on BookTrust There was a young Donkey, so cute and so small, who loved every creature, from tiny to tall. "I love every animal, of that there's no doubt. I love them so much," Dinky Donkey called out. In this gorgeous and cheekily funny addition to the Wonky Donkey collection, Wonky Donkey quizzes Dinky Donkey on which animals she loves the most. Whether it's a reindeer, a zebra, a horse or a camel, one thing's for sure: our cute friend Dinky loves ALL creatures! But is there a mischievous reason behind Wonky's questioning?! Filled with heart and a big dose of Wonky Donkey fun, The Stinky Wonky Donkey is a brilliantly bold addition to the Wonky Donkey stable. The next book in the internationally bestselling Wonky Donkey series! With a cheekily funny story and beautiful illustrations that children will love Perfect for babies, young children... and anyone who loves to laugh! The original Wonky Donkey picture book was number a one bestseller in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand official book charts on its release in 2018

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The Wonky Donkey picture book has sold over two million copies worldwide - now with a shiny foil cover, it's the perfect gift! Who ever heard of a spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey? This hilarious book will have children - and adults - braying with laughter! The Wonky Donkey was recommended as a favourite bedtime read by Tom Fletcher on BookTrust Lyrical, laugh-out-loud story and beautiful illustrations A special edition with a bright shiny foiled cover! A fantastic gift for anyone who loves to laugh

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The Dinky Donkey - the bestselling follow-up to the international hit picture book, The Wonky Donkey - is now available as a chunky board book. The perfect gift! The Wonky Donkey has a daughter in this hilarious picture book sequel to the runaway hit. Wonky Donkey had a child, it was a little girl. Hee Haw! The Wonky Donkey was recommended as a favourite bedtime read by Tom Fletcher on BookTrust Readers will love the antics of this stinky punky plinky-plonky winky-tinky pinky funky blinky dinky donkey! Chunky board book edition of the bestselling picture book A fantastic gift for newborns and young children

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Oy with the poodles already! The first official collection of recipes inspired by the world of the fast-talking Gilmore Girls. Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook features dishes from every corner of Stars Hollow and beyond, including the Dragonfly Inn, Weston's Bakery, Al's Pancake World, Luke's Diner, and Emily and Richard's dinner table . Fans will delight in recreating iconic dishes from the beloved series, such as Sookie's Risotto, Mrs. Kim's Flaxseed Muffins, Luke's Cheeseburger and Fries, and, of course, the perfect cup of coffee! This official cookbook also includes clever cooking tips from Sookie, hosting tips from Michel, etiquette tips from Emily Gilmore, and the wisdom from Lorelai and Rory for cooking fast and talking faster.

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'I, Steven Paul Fenwick, have a revelation to make that may surprise many readers. My first international representative rugby union honours were playing for England. There I was, in the line-up up for the English national anthem, in full regalia and the red rose on my chest representing England. I know this may come as a shock and it still feels as odd now as it did all those years ago, but bear with me, don't judge me quite yet!' An icon of Welsh rugby and one of the stars of the great Wales team of the 1970s, Steve Fenwick won three Triple Crowns, two Grand Slams and played in all four Tests of the 1977 Lions tour to New Zealand. He is also one of the very few members of that illustrious team to not have told his story, until now. Witty and engaging with a very dry sense of humour, Steve Fenwick's autobiography tells the story of the schoolboy from Nantgarw who became one of the most celebrated players in the rugby world, and his hilarious anecdotes and recollections of a glittering career during a golden age of Welsh rugby will delight and enthral readers in Wales and beyond.

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Off the Page is an essential resource for practising and trainee teachers who are looking for new ideas to bring course books to life and make lessons more engaging for their learners. The book is underpinned by insights from recent research on language teaching materials, and draws on the author’s experience as a teacher, course book writer and teacher trainer. It contains over 70 practical activities, covering all language systems and skills, to help teachers add variety to their lessons. It also supports teachers to understand the aims of activities and contains reflection tasks which consider how activities enhance learning.

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Using a replica of the native Chamorros' outrigger boats as his figurative vessel, this title explores the personal, historical, cultural, and natural elements of the poet's native Guam.

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The fourth installment in the Chamorro poet's series on the history, ecology, and mythology of Guam

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