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Paradise Lost

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Milton, John / Orgel, Stephen / Goldberg, Jonathan, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, From almost the moment of its publication in , Paradise Lost was considered a classic. It is difficult now to appreciate how audacious an undertaking the epic represents, and how astonishing its immediate and continued success was. Over the course of twelve books John Milton wrote an epic poem that would "justify the ways of God to men," a mission that required a complex drama, the source of which is both historical and deeply personal. While the struggle for ascendancy between God and Satan is played out across hell, heaven, and earth in the work, the consequences of the Fall are all too humanly tragic, with pride, ambition, and aspiration being the motivating forces. In this new edition derived from their acclaimed Oxford Authors text, Stephen Orgel and Jonathan Goldberg discuss the complexity of Milton's Paradise Lost in a new introduction. They contextualize Milton and his poem, discuss its structure and language, and provide a summary of critical responses to the poem since its initial publication. They also include on-page notes to explain the poem's language and allusions. This modernized edition of one of the most influential works in the English language will truly bring to light Milton's genius for today's reader.

Expert Witness Handbook (2e, CL

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Poynter, Dan, PUBLISHER: Para Publishing, Now in a revised and updated edition, this useful guide explains how to succeed as an expert witness -- In the 18 million lawsuits filed each year, at least two expert witnesses are needed to explain what happened or what should have happened Veteran expert witness Dan Poynter describes the exact qualifications for the job, what an expert witness does, how to prepare effective testimony, how to answer hard questions, and what to charge clients. Peer-reviewed by more than 30 experts, attorneys, judges, and law professors, the new edition also includes a glossary of legal terms and a resource list of books, periodicals, and organizations.

The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap Between Gospel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: DeYoung, Kevin, PUBLISHER: Crossway, The "hole in our holiness" is that evangelicals don't look particularly holy, and, despite the flood of gospel-centered discussions, there seems to be a greater focus on personal depravity than on the pursuit of holiness. Looking to right the balances, Kevin DeYoung presents a popular-level treatment of sanctification and union with Christ, helping readers to see what matters most--being like Jesus. He shows how one can be like Christ in being joined to Christ. The market is ready for DeYoung's timely book, ready to avoid legalism and ambivalence, and they are ready for someone to articulate the inextricable relationship between grace and holiness. Acquista Ora

People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bolton, Robert / Bolton, PUBLISHER: Touchstone Books, A wall of silent resentment shuts you off from someone you love....You listen to an argument in which neither party seems to hear the other....Your mind drifts to other matters when people talk to you.... "People Skills" is a communication-skills handbook that can help you eliminate these and other communication problems. Author Robert Bolton describes the twelve most common communication barriers, showing how these "roadblocks" damage relationships by increasing defensiveness, aggressiveness, or dependency. He explains how to acquire the ability to listen, assert yourself, resolve conflicts, and work out problems with others. These are skills that will help you communicate calmly, even in stressful emotionally charged situations. "People Skills" will show you * How to get your needs met using simple assertion techniques * How body language often speaks louder than words * How to use silence as a valuable communication tool * How to de-escalate family disputes, lovers' quarrels, and other heated arguments Both thought-provoking and practical, "People Skills" is filled with workable ideas that you can use to improve your communication in meaningful ways, every day.

Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Derby, Esther / Larsen, Diana, PUBLISHER: Pragmatic Bookshelf, See how to mine the experience of your software development team "continually" throughout the life of the project. The tools and recipes in this book will help you uncover and solve hidden (and not-so-hidden) problems with your technology, your methodology, and those difficult "people" issues on your team. Project retrospectives help teams examine what went right and what went wrong on a project. But traditionally, retrospectives (also known as "post-mortems") are only helpful at the end of the project--too late to help. You need agile retrospectives that are iterative and incremental. You need to accurately find and fix problems to help the team today. Now, Derby and Larsen show you the tools, tricks, and tips you need to fix the problems you face on a software development project on an on-going basis. You'll see how to architect retrospectives in general, how to design them specifically for your team and organization, how to run them effectively, how to make the needed changes, and how to scale these techniques up. You'll learn how to deal with problems, and implement solutions effectively throughout the project--not just at the end. With regular tune-ups, your team will hum like a precise, world-class orchestra.

Protecting Your Organization's Tax-Exempt Status: A Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bookman, Mark, PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, The most comprehensive and ambitious effort I've seen to compile and discuss, in one resource, all of the issues and information about this crucial topic. Nonprofit executives, managers, legal counsel, and trustees all can benefit from this useful and informative book. ?J. David Seay, vice president, secretary, and counsel, United Hospital Fund Bookman provides nonprofit leaders with a comprehensive examination of federal, state, and local laws affecting nonprofit organizations and recommAnds actions nonprofits can take to protect their organizations tax-exempt status. Using case studies extensively, he explains such crucial matters as preparing for an IRS audit, reporting unrelated business income, responding to claims of unfair competition, and fighting challenges to nonprofits' property tax exemption. Protecting Your Organization's Tax Exempt Status demonstrates how federal tax law applies to specific segments of the nonprofit sector. Discusses actual IRS audits of nonprofits, shows how nonprofits can develop positive community relations, and reviews congressional hearings on federal tax exemptions for nonprofits.

Barbra Streisand What Matters Most: Barbra Streisand Sings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: NA, PUBLISHER: Cherry Lane Music, NA

How to Differentiate Learning: Curriculum, Instruction,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fogarty, Robin / Pete, Brian M., PUBLISHER: Corwin Press, "How to Differentiate Learning" provides guidance for schools and districts to start or improve the effort to differentiate instruction. Based on what educators know about the differences among children they teach, and based on what we know of brain research, teachers must find and embrace ways to differentiate curriculum, assessment and entry points to understanding in order to make all students successful. This book provides background from experts and clarifies what is not differentiation as well as what is. It offers ways for teachers to think about student interests and learning profiles and also looks at varied ways to approach instructional planning for differentiated learning.

Heart Matters: Loving God the Way He Loves You

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bynum, Juanita, PUBLISHER: Charisma House, What is in the heart should never stand in the way of an intimate relationship with the father Many Christians are still asking, ?What's wrong with my old heart?? Juanita Bynum explains, your heart may be the thing preventing you from experiencing the intimacy and closeness to God that you crave and long for. Drawn from her best-selling book Matters of the Heart, Heart Matters shows you the steps that will allow the love of God to flow freely into your heart?and out, impacting every relationship you have. This little gift book will set you free. It gets to the heart of your issues

The Koehler Method of Guard Dog Training: An Effective and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Koehler, William, PUBLISHER: Howell Books, Honored as the Best Technical Dog Book of the Year, this soundly written guide matches breeds to security purposes and explains how to begin, what equipment to use, how to correct faults, and more.

Country Conversations: Timeless Stories from the Legends of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Timothy Edward, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Country Conversations explores the world of country music through the eyes of some of country musicas greatest artists. Country music icons Charlie Louvin, Bill Anderson, the Bellamy Brothers, Hal Bynum, and Ricky Lynn Gregg share unforgettable stories in their own words. From the artistsa own personal experiences on and off the stage to priceless advice for up-and-coming country singers and songwriters, Country Conversations takes you deep inside the vortex of Americaas music, highlighting the ups and downs of country stardom. Country Conversations shares rare insights on the music business, humorous stories, uplifting anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from artists who shaped country music. Filled with interesting country music facts, trivia, history, and entertainment, Country Conversations sheds new light on what it means to be a country music legend. Acquista Ora

Celebrating Holidays ~Gluten-Free~: An Invaluable Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ruckman, Karen E., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, This book is for anyone who wants to live well without gluten. It is amazing how good the recipes are and how easy they are to make. I hope this cookbook inspires you to be creative and to enjoy your holidays living your best, most healthful life.

How to Help Your Child Overcome Your Divorce: A Support

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Benedek, Elissa P. / Brown, Catherine F., PUBLISHER: William Morrow & Company, This book offers parents the latest information and advice, with numerous case examples, on support groups and answers to some of the most common questions on which divorced parents seek guidance. This book counsels: -- how to help children adjust to separation and divorce -- how to tell them the news, and reassure them of their parents' love and care for them -- and how to do just that, -- ways to keep the relationship between ex-spouses as free of conflict as possible, -- how to help childr feel good about themselves and grow as individuals, -- and, much more.

Research Methods for the Social Sciences

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wellington, Jerry / Szczerbinski, Marcin, PUBLISHER: Continuum, The aim of this book is to provide an introductory but not simplistic guide to research in the social and behavioural sciences. The book sets out to tackle difficult issues and concepts in a scholarly but accessible manner, providing ample guidance and signposts to further reading. We explore a wide range of questions about research and research methods, including: * What counts as good research? * Research approaches, paradigms, methods and methodology: what are they and what is the difference? * What is the so-called qualitative/ quantitative? * When and where is quantitative research indispensable? * If one suggests that research should be scientific what does that mean? * What methods and methodologies are used in social research? * What is the role of statistics in social and behavioural research? How should statistical evidence be interpreted? * What are the ways in which research can, and should, be disseminated and presented? This book is aimed as much at the reflective, researching professional as for the professional researcher.

Tweens What to Expect from - and How to Survive - Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Andrea Clifford Poston, PUBLISHER: Oneworld Publications, NA

How to Help a Grieving Friend: A Candid Guide for Those Who

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Whitson, Stephanie Grace, PUBLISHER: NavPress Publishing Group, This quick read will help you know how to act and what to say around a grieving friend. Learn to speak healing words instead of tired cliches, comfort and empathize with others, and break down barriers.

Everyday Leadership: Attitudes and Actions for Respect and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacGregor, Mariam G. / Taswell, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Free Spirit Publishing, Written and experiential activities help teens discover their own leadership potential and develop skills that guide them to act responsibly and make a difference in the world around them. Teens gain a greater understanding of who they are, what matters to them, how that translates into leadership, and how leadership relates to everyday life. Written activities encourage reflection; "do something" activities call for commitment and action. Both enable teens to reach new levels of leadership. Created for use with "Building Everyday Leadership in All Teens," this consumable guide also functions as a stand-alone resource for personal growth.

Long-Term Care for Activity Professionals, Social Services

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Best-Martini, Elizabeth / Weeks, Mary Anne / Wirth, Priscilla, PUBLISHER: Idyll Arbor, This is the best reference book for activity directors working in long-term care, assisted living, and adult day programs and the most popular text for training new professionals. This book is down to earth, easy to understand, and comprehensive enough to answer your difficult questions about working with different resident groups, meeting standards, working with team and family members, and managing your department. It lets you see how all the parts of your facility can fit together to make an empowering, healthful, person-centered environment for everyone. It shows you how to provide care that satisfies, and even exceeds, health care regulations. And it gives you suggestions on how to stay sane, at least most of the time. Great reference book with many excellent activities and reproducible forms The sixth edition includes information about MDS 3.0 and more details on successful person-centered programming in the information age. Acquista Ora

Adventure in Closeup Photography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ericksenn, Lief / Sincebaugh, Els, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, 50 exciting projects designed to teach how to "see" spectacular close-ups all around. Teaches the techniques experts use and how to adapt them to specific equipment. Lots of how-to pictures and clear technical information.

If You Had a Million Dollars...: Questions about Your Money

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McFarlane, Evelyn / Saywell, James, PUBLISHER: Villard Books, Money. Greenbacks. Dough. Scratch. Moola. The big bucks. Some call it the root of all evil. Others say it makes the world go 'round. But what do you really think about money? Evelyn McFarlane and James Saywell, authors of the popular If... series, get the gears turning with fun, provocative, and insightful questions about cold hard cash. How much would it take to make you feel rich? What material object brings you the most pleasure? What is the most you would pay for a great meal in a restaurant? Who in your family would you treat differently if you became a millionaire? What profession gets paid the most to do the least? If you lost your job today, what would be the first expense you would cut out of your budget? When has money earned you respect? From credit cards and 401(k)s to attitudes and ethics, If You Had a Million Dollars... puts your mind on your money with thoughtful and entertaining questions guaranteed to jumpstart fascinating conversation.

What to Eat When You Can't Eat Anything: The Complete

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sweetman, Chupi / Sweetman, Luke, PUBLISHER: Newleaf, What to Eat When You Can't Eat is for everybody, not just those suffering from allergies It is a green, organic, environmentally sensitive, allergy -- aware cookbook that is practical, and unlike most allergy cookbooks, fun and informative. There are recipes for all the common allergies such as: - candida - sugar - diary - certain additives - coeliacs Each recipe will be coded to indicate which allergy group can eat it. Sections will include The Green Diet -- how to change to a really green diet without pain, The Store Cupboard -- what to stock and how to buy, The Nutrition Part A-Z of all the foodstuffs and their nutritional values and Kitchen Confidential -- the health of your kitchen, The Tools of the Trade and Resources. All the recipes have been cooked and tested by hungry teenagers Chupi and Luke and their mother Rosita. Acquista Ora

Eating Disorders: The Path to Recovery

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Middleton, Kate, PUBLISHER: Lion Publishing Plc, What is an eating disorder? What are the symptoms? What causes them? And is full recovery possible? Written primarily for young adults, this insightful handbook is designed to push those suffering from eating disorders towards recovery. Information is provided on every aspect of eating disorders, including what they are, how they operate, who is prone to have them, and how they can be treated. Worksheets and positive case studies designed to be motivational complete this informative guide that is perfect for those with a disorder, as well as their family and friends.

Working with Your Sixth Sense: Practical Ways to Develop

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cheung, Christina / Cheung, Theresa, PUBLISHER: Godsfield Press (UK), Call it intuition or gut feeling, we all have a sixth sense, but are we really making the most of our extra-sensory abilities? Working with your Sixth Sense shows you how to build on and develop your intuition or "inner knowing." Theresa Cheung explores the different levels of consciousness and explains how meditation, trance and self-hypnosis can all help to develop new degrees of awareness. You will discover how to communicate psychically with others, how to develop divination skills through scrying and dreamwork and how to see beyond physical barriers to other dimensions.

The New Strategic Selling: The Unique Sales System Proven

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Robert B. / Heiman, Stephen E. / Tuleja, Tad, PUBLISHER: Business Plus, The Book That Sparked A Selling Revolution In one book changed sales and marketing forever. Rejecting manipulative tactics and emphasizing "process," Strategic Selling presented the idea of selling as a joint venture and introduced the decade's most influential concept, Win-Win. The response to Win-Win was immediate and helped turn the small company that created Strategic Selling, Miller Heiman, into a global leader in sales development with the most prestigious client list in the industry. The New Strategic Selling This modern edition of the business classic confronts the rapidly evolving world of business-to-business sales with new real-world examples, new strategies for confronting competition, and a special section featuring the most commonly asked questions from the Miller Heiman workshops. Learn: * How to identify the four real decision makers in every corporate labyrinth * How to prevent sabotage by an internal deal-killer * How to make a senior executive eager to see you * How to avoid closing business that you'll later regret * How to manage a territory to provide steady, not "boom and bust," revenue * How to avoid the single most common error when dealing with the competition.

The Sport Scientists: Research Adventures

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brannigan, Gary / Brannigan, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, The Sport Scientists brings together eleven leading researchers in the field of sport psychology, discuss how they got started in the field, and presents some of the most interesting areas of in which they have participated. The book introduces students to the concepts of research in interesting, applied manner and encourages psychology major to continue in research fields.

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