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Y: A Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Celona, Marjorie, PUBLISHER: Free Press, For fans of "White Oleander "and "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao," an exquisitely rendered debut about a wise-beyond-her-years foster child searching for a home, entwined with the heartbreaking story of the mother who abandoned her. "Y. The wishbone, fork in the road, empty wine glass. The question we ask over and over. Why?""My life begins at the Y..." so opens the story of Shannon, a newborn left at the doors of the local YMCA. Bounced between foster homes, Shannon endures neglect and abuse before she finally finds stability with Miranda, a single mother with a daughter of her own. But as Shannon grows, so do her questions. Who is her true family? Why would her parents abandon Shannon on the day she was born? The answers lie in the heartrending tale of her mother, a headstrong young woman with a flawed and desperate fate, trapped in a tragic series of events that will destroy her family and test the limits of her compassion and sacrifice. Sparkling with wit and surprisingly tender insights, Marjorie Celona's extraordinary novel offers a deeply affecting look at the choices we make and what it means to be a family. As the story builds, present and past converge to shape a unique and lasting story of identity and inheritance. "Y "marks the debut of an astonishing new talent.

17th and 18th Centuries

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Salisbury, Joyce E. / Seelig, Peter, PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, What did historical peoples eat, wear, use? What did they hope, invent, sing? Our lives are built on essential but seemingly mundane things: food, shelter, families, neighbors, work, and play. Our activities rarely rise to headline-making greatness, and the same holds true for the majority of people throughout history. Yet it's the unremembered details of people's everyday struggles and successes that have shaped history, and continue to drive the world we know. Perfect for general readers and students of world history, U.S. history, literature, drama, social studies, anthropology, religion, and more, this exuberant new resource offers an unprecedented look at human history's living heart: the billions of anonymous men and women too often forgotten by historical studies, but without whose lives human history would be meaningless.

A Wind in the Door

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: L'Engle, Madeleine, PUBLISHER: Square Fish, It is November. When Meg comes home from school, Charles Wallace tells her he saw dragons in the twin's vegetable garden. That night Meg, Calvin and C.W. go to the vegetable garden to meet the Teacher (Blajeny) who explains that what they are seeing isn't a dragon at all, but a cherubim named Proginoskes. It turns out that C.W. is ill and that Blajeny and Proginoskes are there to make him well - by making him well, they will keep the balance of the universe in check and save it from the evil Echthros. Meg, Calvin and Mr. Jenkins (grade school principal) must travel inside C.W. to have this battle and save Charles' life as well as the balance of the universe.

Formula Handbook for Environmental Engineers and Scientists

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bitton / Bitton, Gabriel, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Interscience, Because your success begins with the right formula. Finding the right formula is an essential part of environmental engineering and research. However, consulting the literature of the many disciplines that affect your work can be a time-consuming, inefficient, and often difficult process. Not any more The Formula Handbook brings together in a single volume the most popular and useful formulas covering biological/biochemical processes in natural and engineered systems--saving hours of valuable research time. Compiled from select journals, review articles, and books, the Formula Handbook is an indispensable one-stop reference for today's busy environmental engineer or scientist. The Handbook is arranged alphabetically, making information easy to find. In addition to the formulas themselves, entries include: * An introduction to the topic * Definition of terms * Numerical values * Tables and figures * References

Visualizing Technology, Introductory

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Geoghan, Debra / Supplements, Author, PUBLISHER: Pearson Education (US), This book is unlike anything you've seen before. You won't find long paragraphs of text that go on forever; instead you will find a highly visual layout with bite-sized chunks of texts, images used to represent concepts, making them easy to remember, chapters organized as articles with catchy headlines, and a Facebook page to stimulate and foster discussion. What is a computer? Hardware. File Management. Digital Devices and Multimedia. Application Software. System Software. The Internet and World Wide Web. Communicating and Sharing: The Social Web. Networks and Communication. Security and Privacy. Databases. Software and Application Development. Blogger. Mind Maps. Google Docs. With an innovative and easy to read writing style, "Visualizing Technology" teaches readers the basics of using a computer, from File Management to Hardware and Software and the Internet.

Lotto libri su Al Pacino

Lotto libri su Al Pacino Quattro libri in versione originale in lingua inglese sull'attore Al Pacino, in dettaglio: - Al Pacino. A life on the wire, di Andrew Yule ( copie): un'intensa biografia autorizzata di quasi 400 pagine, che approfondisce la vita e la personalità di Al Pacino e la sua passione per la recitazione, anche avvalendosi di testimonianze di suoi stretti collaboratori ed amici. Alcune foto all'interno. - The Godfather Legacy, di Harlan Lebo ( pagine): un dietro le quinte che approfondisce la genesi ed il making-of della trilogia del Padrino di Francis Ford Coppola. Moltissime foto. - The Films of Al Pacino, di William Schoell ( pagine): approfondimenti sui film di Al Pacino, aneddoti, curiosità e informazioni sull'attore oltre che sui film. Moltissime foto. In blocco 25 euro. (Disponibili anche moltissimi articoli e ritagli di giornali e riviste su Al Pacino, chiedetemi pure se interessati)

A Political and Economic Dictionary of Eastern Europe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Day, Alan / 1st, Ed / East, Roger, PUBLISHER: Routledge, An invaluable new dictionary, written by a respected team of reference book compilers to provide an essential guide to the economics and politics of this immense and important region. It contains over entries covering the countries, the region's ethnic groups, political parties, prime ministers, presidents, business organizations, geographical features, religions and border disputes. Features include: * Entries on Chechnya, Poland, Uniate Church, Gennadii Zyuganov and The Hungarian Democratic Forum * Covers 22 countries in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, trans-Caucasus and the Russian Federation * Includes separate articles on each country, and its economy * Entries are arranged alphabetically and are fully cross-referenced making the book easy to use * All organizations listed include full address, telephone, fax and e-mail details * Geographical and personal name indexes. Acquista Ora

PETER GABRIEL - EXPLORA1 - CD-ROM - multimediale - RARO

Cd-rom di peter gabriel - explora 1 - peter gabriel's secret world - interplay productions - cd-rom  il cofanetto contiene: - the videos and their making, conversations with directors- the specially commissioned artwork and interviews with the artists - explore some of the sounds and grooves of strange and wonderful images, playing with them with your own mouse or armadillo check out what's happening at the womad festival in san francisco - click on any of forty album sleeves to hear and see some of the best in world music - check out his earlier records - play with his interactive photo album - learn about some of the human rights work he's involved in - sneak aound backstage at the grammy's - take an interactive journey around real world - partecipate in jam session in the studio - remix your own version of "digging in the dirt" raro, usato pochissimo.

The Law of Financial Success

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beals, Edward, PUBLISHER: Bottom of the Hill Publishing, There is no such thing in Nature as chance, accident, or uncaused lack. Everything in Nature operates in accordance with LAW. All progress, whether physical, mental, moral, spiritual or financial, is based upon LAW and those who are successful is so because they followed, knowingly or not. The Law of Attraction says you are a living magnet, a force field of energy that radiates out from you and attracts back into your life people and circumstances in harmony with it. The Law of Financial Success explains how to apply this energy so you may achieve all you desire. Contents of The Law of Financial Success include: Money, Mental Attitude, Fear & Worry, Faith, Latent Powers, Ambition, Desire, Will Power, Auto-Suggestion, Harmony, Creation, Concentration, Persistence, Habit, Claiming Your Own, Making Money.

Vegas Tryout (Lorimer Podium Sports Academy)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schultz Nicholson, Lorna, PUBLISHER: Lorimer, Toronto synchro swimmer Carrie Munroe is Podium Sports Academy's team flyer and the school's best prospect for making it at the upcoming Vegas tryouts -- fulfilling her dreams of being in a glitz-and-glamour professional show. Carrie feels there's only one thing holding her back -- the weekly poolside weigh-ins. Her coach agrees, and Carrie is put on a special diet to control her weight. But the pressure to succeed while also dealing with troublesome family members back home lead Carrie to make some very risky decision about her health and eating habits. To come out on top, Carrie will have to accept that although she may not have the typical swimmer's body, she has the strength to be the best -- but only if she takes care of herself.

The Essential Gluten Free Resturant Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Triumph Dining, PUBLISHER: Triumph Dining, On a gluten-free diet? Tired of not knowing where to eat? Help is here. The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide has over restaurants to choose from. In fact, if you ate at a new one every day, it would take you 18 years to get through the guide With so many choices, you'll feel like you're back in your gluten-eating days. Delight your Friend & Family Psst...Your friends and family are tired of eating at the same places. With restaurants, you can finally take them somewhere new. And, over restaurants inside have GF menus or specialties--think pizza and cupcakes Plus, find GF menus from 120 of the most popular chains, like Wendy's, Chili's, Panera, and more. Find Gluten-Free Restaurants in All 50 States With extensive listings across the entire country, find something for everyone, everywhere you want to go. Heck, we found 13 gluten-free restaurants in Bozeman, Montana. Imagine how many more are in your neck of the woods. Copies Sold Thousands of people just like you have relied on our guides since to travel freely...or to just find a new place around the corner. So what are you waiting for? Order your copy of The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide today

After Fidel: The Inside Story of Castro's Regime and Cuba's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Latell, Brian, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, This is a compelling behind-the-scenes account of the extraordinary Castro brothers and the impending dynastic succession of Fidel's younger brother Raul. Brian Latell, the CIA analyst who has followed Castro since the sixties, gives an unprecedented view into Fidel and Raul's remarkable relationship, revealing how they have collaborated in policy making, divided responsibilities, and resolved disagreements for more than forty years--a challenge to the notion that Fidel always acts alone. Latell has had more access to the brothers than anyone else in this country, and his briefs to the CIA informed much of U.S. policy. Based on his knowledge of Raul Castro, Latell makes projections on what kind of leader Raul would be and how the shift in power might influence U.S.-Cuban relations.

The Illustrated Hints, Tips and Household Skills: The

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lorenz, Arness, PUBLISHER: Hermes House (UK), One of the first comprehensive illustrated home reference manuals for everyone who wants to manage a comfortable, clean, neat and safe home with the least possible expense and effort. Divided into five clear sections for easy reference, the subjects covered include basic home skills, from wallpapering to titling shelves; problem solving and repairs, from emergency first-aid treatment to identifying the inner workings of your washing machine; cleaning and home hints; wonderful home cooking and baking; and perfect home skills, from making curtains and entertaining with flair and ease, to arranging flowers and caring for and displaying indoor container plants. -- Over 600 full color photographs and illustrations, including step-by-step projects throughout. -- Advice on stain removal, first aid, cleaning, security and child safety. -- How to cut costs and save time while maintaining your home in tip-top condition.

I've Got a Human in My Throat: Create More Optical Delusions

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Worth.com Artists, PUBLISHER: Course Technology, Discover the wonders of Photoshop as you learn how to create humorous images and art. I've Got a Human in My Throat: Create MORE Optical Delusions with AdobeA(R) PhotoshopA(R) uses hands-on tutorials to teach you specific Photoshop tricks and techniques. Each new Photoshop skill that is taught is showcased through comical images, making the useful and easy-to-learn tips fun and interesting. Organized into three sections, basic through more advanced Photoshop tools and capabilities are introduced and source images are included on the accompanying CD so that you can follow along with each tutorial. Impress your friends--and yourself--as you build up your Photoshop skill arsenal while you distort, render, and create amazing and funny images.

Ship of Dreams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lumley, Brian, PUBLISHER: Tor Books, Once David Hero was an ordinary man living in the real world. Now he is trapped in the Dreamlands, cut off from the waking world. David Hero's dreams and nightmares have become his only reality. Led by wickedly beautiful Queen Zura, the zombie armies of the dead are on the march. They will destroy the beautiful Dreamlands, making them a permanent, deadly nightmare. Unaware of the marauding zombies, David Hero and his friend Eldin voyage through the clouds in a wondrous skyship. Their journey is interrupted by a pack of faceless nightgaunts, terrifying creatures, half-man and half-bat--and all evil David Hero is one of Zura's first targets. As a man of the waking world, he can withstand her terrible seductive power and shatter her shambling armies. David Hero must be the first Dreamlands hero to die.

One Dish at a Time: Delicious Recipes and Stories from My

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bertinelli, Valerie / Bertinelli, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, More than 100 recipes for the Italian dishes of the much-beloved celeb's childhood, presented with tips and hints for enjoying them without overindulging.As a member of a large, food-loving Italian family, Valerie Bertinelli has always equated food with good times and togetherness. But at one point her love of food threatened not only her health, but her livelihood as an actress, when personal demons drove her to overeat and make poor food choices that caused her weight to balloon by 50 pounds. Now happily svelte, remarried, and riding a new career high, Valerie has made peace with food, giving it a central--yet considered--place in her home and family celebrations. "One Dish at a Time" offers an intimate look into the beloved actress's kitchen, where she prepares a collection of treasured recipes from her Italian heritage. Along the way, she shares her insights into the portion control and mindful indulgence she has come to practice on her journey to enjoying the pleasures of the table again. Filled with gorgeous photos including the actress in her kitchen, nutrition information accompanying each recipe, and Valerie's tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, "One Dish at a Time" is designed to please baby boomer fans and home cooks alike.

Kiplinger's Practical Guide to Your Money: Keep More of It,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kiplinger's Personal Finance, PUBLISHER: Dearborn Trade, "Kiplinger's Practical Guide to Your Money" covers every one of life's financial milestones in detail-from renting or buying a home, purchasing life insurance, and sizing up banks and credit unions, to marrying, paying for a child's education, and planning for retirement-making this the most exhaustive handbook on the market. What's more, Kiplinger's Web site, www.kiplinger.com, complements the guide by providing all the latest tax code information. When it comes to money, the editors of "Kiplinger's Personal Finance" contend that people should be able to keep more of it, make it grow, enjoy it, protect it, and pass it on. Equipped with their sound advice, readers will assume responsibility for their financial futures, so that they can gain and maintain greater financial independence.

The Roundtable Talks and the Breakdown of Communism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elster, Jon, PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press, In and , Eastern European Communist regimes and opposition groups conducted a series of roundtable talks to peacefully negotiate the abolition of authoritarian rule and the transition to democratic governance. This volume documents that unprecedented process of national reinvention and constitution making. These essays capture the historical circumstances of these countries--their traditions, customs, and the balance of influence between competing factions--that often took precedence over constitutional ideals. In five country-specific reports, senior scholars provide detailed accounts of the talks in Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and the German Democratic Republic. Also included is an essay on the political factors underlying the failure of negotiations between reform groups and the Chinese regime, providing an illuminating counterpoint to the path taken in Eastern Europe. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars of constitutional design and democratization and for specialists in Eastern Europe.

Seattle Children's Theatre: Six Plays for Young Audiences

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frockt, Deborah Lynn, PUBLISHER: Smith & Kraus, The plays contained in Seattle Children's Theatre's second Smith and Kraus anthology are appropriate for professional and non-professional companies. Though all SCT productions feature adult Equity actors, community and school groups across the company have found these plays excellent choices for young actors. The anthology contains four original stories for the stage as well as re-imaginings of two classic pieces of literature. The collection represents a variety of styles and themes; but the thread that ties the anthology together is the high quality of writing, so well deserved by young audiences. Seattle Children's Theatre is a national leader in the field of theatre for young audiences. Celebrating its 25th year of professional theatre for young and family audiences, SCT has premiered over sixty new plays, and has commissioned and produced plays by nationally recognized playwrights like Constance Congdon, Steven Dietz, Jon Klein, Kevin Kling OyamO, Y York and Suzan Zeder. SCT has also had collaborations with some of Europe's leading theatres for young audiences including Blauw Vier and Speeltheater-Holland. SCT has garnered numerous awards and grants, many of which had never previously been given to a theatre for young audiences including the AT&T Onstage Award, The Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award, The Pew Charitable Trust/ Theatre Communications Award, and the Lila Wallace Reader's Digest Award.

The Conrad Capers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lamoureux, Nancy, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, The Conrad Capers tells Conradas story when he becomes the newly appointed Conrad following the California earthquake. Heas spent most of his life locked in institutions but suddenly becomes legal tender in a saga of greed and opportunity. He would live forever if certain people could figure out how to make it happen. E Pluribus Unumaone from manyathe motto of the United States, finds Conradas face on countless U.S. fantasy greenbacks. His acquired name gives him status befitting royalty and he gets away with murder. Best of all, he canat talk, making him a perfect foil. He lived by his wits before and that doesnat change. Reluctant detective Marian Bradbury searches for his roots and never resolves the total mystery. And neither does anyone else. But you will as you follow Conradas fate through the politics of the compassionate health care system.

Evacuees of the Second World War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Mike, PUBLISHER: Shire Publications, During the last days of peace in nearly two million people, most of them children, were evacuated from British cities, towns and ports to the countryside, or across the Atlantic to the USA and Canada. Whole schools were evacuated together and found themselves billeted in large country houses. Others were sent off individually or in small groups to whoever had space to put them up. It was a time of great upheaval and the transition from city life to countryside often proved extremely stressful. This is a concise history of British evacuation during the Second World War, including the unimaginable upheaval suffered by the inhabitants of the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, who were evacuated to mainland Britain. Beginning with the uncertainty of the phoney war and the making of plans, this highly illustrated book looks at the experience of evacuation up to the homecomings of and the aftermath of evacuation.

Roberta's Rules of Order: Sail Through Meetings for Stellar

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cochran, Alice Collier, PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, This one-of-a-kind book challenges nonprofit leaders (and anyone who runs meetings) to retire Robert's Rules of Order and adopt a simpler, friendlier, and more effective method for conducting meetings--"Roberta's Rules of Order." Using traditional sailing ships as a metaphor, meetings and governance expert Alice Collier Cochran helps groups make the journey from the "shore" that represents the culture of Robert's Rules--procedural formality, debate, simple majority rule--to the opposite "shore" of Roberta's Rules--informality, dialogue, and decision-making options.? In doing so, she helps them to conduct friendlier, more effective meetings and to take the first step toward creating flexible, democratic organizations. Read a review and listen to an interview with Charity Channel Founder/CEO Stephen C. Nill: http: //charitychannel.com/publish/templates/?a=375&z=25

How Birds Fly

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kalman, Bobbie, PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company, There are more than different species of birds in the world Birds Up Close introduces young readers to fascinating bird facts answering questions about the aerial abilities of birds, their magnificent plumage, and astounding hunting prowess. Spectular full-color photos feature intriguing birds that live in forests, deserts, grasslands, and on water. Detailed illustrations help explain the mechanics of flight in a simple, clear way. Making a safe landing can be difficult for some seabirds. If the wind is not cooperating, they often crashland risking injury to their feet and legs. How Birds Fly uses detailed illustrations to help explain the dynamics of lift and thrust which keeps birds in the air. Also explored is: -- the nature of bird anatomy -- the role of feathers in flying -- why hummingbirds hover and why birds migrate in a V-formation -- the evolution of birds and the man-made dangers they face

The Mentored Life: From Individualism to Personhood

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Houston, James M. / Houston, J. M., PUBLISHER: NavPress Publishing Group, In our contemporary society, it is widely accepted in the search for self to seek the advice of a mentor. From upper management consultants to the well-meaning friend, mentors are readily available. But as Houston writes, "We can choose the pursuit of self-knowledge for enhancing one's professional ambitions, or we can go beyond ourselves in ever-living faith as disciples of the Word." This book is not a guide to mentoring. Rather, Houston thoroughly dismantles and exposes cracks in the philosophies used throughout the history of mentoring. Individualism, stoicism, even psychotherapy all fall short of God's ultimate plan. The Mentored Life reveals that it isn't about making the individual better. Instead, through Christian discipleship, individuals must humbly seek Christ, who alone can lead us to whole personhood.

Corning Museum of Glass: A Decade of Glass Collecting

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Whitehouse, David / Corning Museum of Glass, PUBLISHER: ABRAMS, The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, houses the world's premier glass collection, a dazzling array of more than objects representing years of glass craftsmanship and design. This lavish volume, a visual record of the most significant acquisitions made by the museum in the s, presents a panorama of beautiful glass-making from all over the world. A rare third-century portrait medallion, glass figurines made in the early 17th century, a selection of the most celebrated English cameo glass of the 19th century, and fabulous works by leading contemporary glass artists are among the prized objects on display. Written by David Whitehouse, an expert in the field, and showcasing works suited to every taste, this is a book for collectors, dealers, students, scholars, and anyone who has ever admired hand-blown glass, fine lead crystal, and etched, enameled, gilded, or stained glass works.

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