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This guide features 82 hikes within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America's most visited national park. It is completely revised and updated.

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German Meissen porcelain figures made during the Kaendler Period are considered the best era in the Meissen factory’s history. They are organized here by their subjects, depicting Street Traders, Court Life, Military and Hunting scenes, Italian Comedy, Children, Mythology, Artisans, and various nationalities. Many figures are matched to the original engravings that inspired them. By recognizing the colors used when the originals were made, one can date the figures; manufacturer marks alone are not reliable. This book guides and delights today’s designers and collectors by presenting the figures in exquisite detail.

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A study of the strange life and pathetic death of T.J. Llewelyn Prichard, the author of "Twm Sion Catti", the first Welsh novel in English which was popular enough to have been pirated in the mid-19th century.

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Fifty of golf's biggest international stars recall their finest moments and most memorable rounds, illustrated with colour photographs and scorecards for each round. Revised and expanded edition.

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Spinning out of the events of Dark Crisis, the Guardians of Oa at the heart of the Green Lantern Corps have quarantined Sector 2814, home of the planet Earth and its champion along with it!

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This up-to-date self-study system delivers comprehensive coverage of all topics on the current version of the Structural Engineering SE examTake the latest version of the Structural Engineering (SE) exam with confidence using the information contained in this revised study guide. Structural Engineering SE All-in-One Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth, Second Edition offers background material, real-world examples, sample problems, and accurate practice exams—all in a single volume. This edition features updated regulations and includes additional practice questions, both multiple choice and essay.Using the tried-and-true “All-in-One” format, the book reviews every topic on the test, including building systems, structural analysis, seismic and wind analysis, structural materials, and bridges. Special emphasis is placed on simple and complex code provisions that appear on the exam. Strategies for taking the exam are discussed, giving you insight into how the test is written and graded. Offers comprehensive coverage of every area of the Structural Engineering SE exam Includes practice tests for each portion of the exam and practice essay questions for both buildings and bridges Written by a practicing engineer with first-hand knowledge of how the NCEES develops and grades the SE exam

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Only five individuals stand between the killer robots of Krikkit and their goal of the total annihilation of the universe. They are Arthur Dent, homeless Englishman currently marooned in the deep past; his friend Ford Prefect, temporarily insane to see if he likes it, also marooned; Slartibartfast, once of the planet builders of Magrathea; Zaphod Beeblebrox, ex-confidence trickster and part-time galactic president; and Trillian, the sexy space cadet who is torn between a persistent Thunder God and a very depressed Beeblebrox. In other words: we're doomed.

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Featuring contributions from over eighty original cast members, creatives, crew and audience members, Out For Blood pieces together the surprising, hilarious and often-moving inside story of Carrie The Musical to discover how this ‘horror of a Broadway musical’ lived, died and was subsequently resurrected as a mainstream success story. In 1988, following the success of its production of Les Misérables and in the wake of the commercial success of mega-musicals such as Cats, Phantom of the Opera and Chess, the Royal Shakespeare Company agreed to co-produce a musical based on Stephen King’s Carrie, written by the team behind Fame. The result was one of Broadway's most infamous disasters. Plagued by technical problems, on-stage chaos and a critical savaging, Carrie would soon become the by-word for musical theatre flops. But thanks to the efforts of a vocal army of fans and the impact of bootleg trading and emerging online communities, the show reinvented itself as a mainstream success story with thousands of productions worldwide. Patching together memories, archive material and contemporary reports, Out For Blood dives into the origins and development of this infamous show and examines how a promising entertainment product can swiftly gain a notorious reputation, what makes or breaks a Broadway show, and how even the most unlikely of musicals can find its place in the hearts of fans around the world. Based on the hit ten-part podcast, Out For Blood will delight theatregoers, flop aficionados and ‘Friends of Carrie’ alike.

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No child will ever be lonely with a Pocket Pal. Pocket Pals are a great early reading resource, full of real information about animals from all over the world. Pocket Pals are appealingly shaped, easy to keep clean and eminently collectable. A sturdy die cut book just right for tiny hands and parents' pockets, each in the "Pocket Pals" series shows favorite animals and its activities. The simple text and pictures make observations about each animal's most common characteristics.

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Vital reading for anyone who wants to create communications that cause people to act.' Matt Barlow, CEO, CAP When facing a red light, what can you say to turn it green? Hooking an audience? Sweating in a job interview? The results of what you say aren’t coincidence. Whether you persuade, or not, is down to whether you use the right prompts. The Centre Brain – the body’s action centre – responds to what it hears. And, if the right prompts are used, the brain can be persuaded to act. This book explains why your communication works, or doesn’t. Why you prompt action, or don’t. The result of a 20-year quest to discover what prompts action, this book offers readers a glimpse into the story behind their stories. Combining psychological insight, real-life experience and inspiring application, this book will empower you to really make the most of your message. 'This book will help you get to the heart of what makes people and their communication persuasive.' Ram Gidoomal CBE, international businessman

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Published to accompany MASS MoCA’s landmark installation of LeWitt’s innovative wall drawings, this book celebrates the artist and his illustrious 50-year career.Published in association with Mass MoCAExhibition Schedule:Mass MoCA, North Adams, Massachusetts (opens November 16, 2008)

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Three years ago, the sun began to die. In a desperate attempt to reignite the failing star, the United States had joined the rest of the planet in unloading its nuclear arsenal at the flickering ember. The missiles burst from silos in Wyoming and Bangladesh, cocooning the earth in tendrils of smoke as they began their two-and-a-half year journey into space. When they finally reach their target, it’s thirty degrees in July and getting colder. Lisa and her husband, Guy, sit shivering on a Southern hilltop, watching as humanity’s last hope at survival shimmers faintly...and then disappears below the horizon. A group of militant rebels called the Minutemen take advantage of the ensuing chaos to knock out power grids, cloaking the freezing earth in near darkness. Seizing control. To escape this ruthless new world order, Lisa and Guy join a reluctant band of refugees crossing the snow-covered South in search of shelter and answers. From an icy parking lot in Atlanta to the Minutemen’s makeshift headquarters at Asheville’s Biltmore Estate, only one thing is certain: in a world with little light, nothing is guaranteed—least of all survival.Ember is the 2016 winner of the South Carolina First Novel Prize as judged by novelist Bridgett M. Davis.

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Abigail and Hugo have just helped restore the balance of power in Orkney by defeating the powerful alchemist Vertulious when Abigail discovers that Capricorn, the mermaid queen she trusted to help them, has unleashed the powerful Midgard Serpent named Jormungand—who, years ago, encircled the world of mankind and held it captive until Odin banished it to an underwater prison. Capricorn is determined to force Odin to make her goddess of the seas over Aegir, and she’s ready to use the massive serpent to bend him to her will—threatening all of Orkney. Abigail and Hugo must embark on an adventure across the seas to Odin’s island sanctuary to find a way to stop Capricorn and return Jormungand to his watery cell. But when Abigail finds that her powers are not enough, she has to tap into her dark magic again and again. As she is drawn further down this path, a dark presence makes itself known to her—one that may alter her path forever.

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A young girl finds strength and courage through her connection to nature, taking care of her mind and body, and treating others with kindness A warrior goddess is strong, powerful, and kind. She’s friends with the sun and the wind. She takes care of her body and mind. She helps others and makes the world a better place. In this empowering tale of a little girl with big dreams, young readers learn how each day is full of opportunities to make a positive impact with ordinary actions. Our heroine is generous, grateful, and fierce. As she connects with the Earth, takes care of her body, and finds strength in kindness, she discovers her inner warrior goddess and inspires young girls everywhere to do the same. The original picture book version of this title has sold 25,000 copies since its release in February 2018.

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How can secondary English teaching and learning be enhanced by the use of ICT?What is the current research knowledge about teaching and learning secondary English with ICT?What good examples of using ICT in secondary English can be found in classrooms nationally and internationally?Teaching Secondary English with ICT uses best practice and research based findings to examine the potential of ICT in English teaching. It explores examples of successful work involving the use of ICT in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on the new literacies and how ICT shapes new language and literature experiences with in the English classroom.Drawing on the expertise of international figures in the field, classroom teachers and academic researchers; the book highlights âgood practiceâ in accessible discussions on research findings, with an emphasis on the interplay between classroom and theoretical approaches across a number of countries.In

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