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Crazy Wisdom Tales for Dead Heads: A Shamanic Companion to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keeney, Bradford P., PUBLISHER: Barrytown Limited, Crazy Wisdom Tales for Dead Heads takes aim at readers who are captivated by trickster ong>andong> prankster ong>storiesong> with a deep resonance ong>andong> ong>theong> scent ong>ofong> enlightenment. In a tradition with Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters ong>ofong> ong>theong> 60's, ong>theong> Guide is a collection ong>ofong> magical, mystical, entertaining, ong>andong> amusingly bizarre ong>storiesong>. Designed to bring forth an interactive experience for ong>theong> reader, it creates a sense ong>ofong> being on an imaginative Trip into ong>theong> hidden zones ong>ofong> crazy wisdom, where Startled Awareness awaits. ong>Storiesong> include unusual rituals, absurd prescriptions for action, ong>andong> graphic illustrations.

Anne Frank

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sawyer, Kem Knapp, PUBLISHER: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), Tells ong>theong> incredible story ong>ofong> this courageous young writer. In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings togeong>theong>r fresh voices ong>andong> DK design values to give readers ong>theong> most information-packed, visually exciting biographies on ong>theong> market today. Full-color photographs ong>ofong> people, places, ong>andong> artifacts, definitions ong>ofong> key words, ong>andong> sidebars on related subjects add dimension ong>andong> relevance to ong>storiesong> ong>ofong> famous lives that students will love to read.

The Search Press Book of Traditional Papercrafts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilson, Janet, PUBLISHER: Search Press(UK), Janet Wilson revives ong>theong> delicate art ong>ofong> paper pricking, featuring a range ong>ofong> elegant pictures ong>andong> border designs inspired by ong>theong> Victorian era, ong>andong> shows how to create ong>beautifulong> medieval ong>andong> art nouveau parchment craft cards. ong>Theong>re is a whole section on quilling, ong>theong> fifteenth century craft ong>ofong> decorative items with rolled up strips ong>ofong> paper, ong>andong> furong>theong>r sections on embossing ong>andong> paper lace. This bumper book ong>ofong>fers inspiration to all those interested in papercrafts.

Chicken Soup for the Baseball Fan's Soul: Inspirational

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canfield, Jack / Hansen, Mark Victor / Donnelly, Chrissy, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, "Play Ball " ong>Theong>se words resonate with special meaning in ong>theong> minds ong>ofong> anyone who has ever enjoyed a game ong>ofong> baseball. Every fan will be amused ong>andong> touched by ong>storiesong> ong>ofong> sportsmanship ong>andong> victory gaong>theong>red from ong>theong> clay diamonds ong>ofong> America. A tribute to America's favorite past time, "Chicken Soup for ong>theong> Baseball Fan's Soul" is written by people at every level ong>ofong> competition, from World Series champions to tee-ball moms. ong>Theong>ir inspiring ong>storiesong> highlight ong>theong> best ong>ofong> baseball, ong>theong> importance ong>ofong> sportsmanship ong>andong> a love ong>ofong> ong>theong> game. Wheong>theong>r ong>theong>se ong>storiesong> take place on ong>theong> field ong>ofong> a local YMCA or under ong>theong> bright lights ong>ofong> a major league ballpark, ong>theong> focus is ong>theong> same: "ong>Theong> Love ong>ofong> ong>theong> Game."

Woodsmoke: Autumn Reflections

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Summer Rain, Mary / Rain, Mary Summer, PUBLISHER: Hampton Roads Publishing Company, A must-have for all Mary Summer Rain fans, Woodsmoke is volume 2 ong>ofong> ong>theong> two-book set Pinecones ong>andong> Woodsmoke, a compendium ong>ofong> her poetry, metaphysical insights, ong>andong> personal philosophy on ong>theong> spiritual reality ong>ofong> life. Pulled directly from ong>theong> daily journal she kept while walking in ong>theong> woods surrounding her Colorado mountain home, ong>theong> lyrical ong>andong> prong>ofong>ound passages ong>ofong> Woodsmoke evoke ong>theong> serenity ong>ofong> a true connection with ong>theong> natural world. Woodsmoke is a rare ong>andong> valuable window into ong>theong> mind ong>andong> soul ong>ofong> an extraordinary philosopher ong>andong> writer, reflecting ong>theong> ever-evolving nature ong>ofong> her vision. Discover Woodsmoke ong>andong> discover anew ong>theong> magic ong>ofong> one ong>ofong> ong>theong> most beloved figures ong>ofong> ong>theong> New Age movement. Volume 2 ong>ofong> ong>theong> two-book set Pinecones ong>andong> Woodsmoke

Created Equal, Volume I: A History of the United States: To

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Jacqueline / Wood, Peter H. / Borstelmann, Thomas, PUBLISHER: Longman Publishing Group, With its sweeping, inclusive view ong>ofong> American history, "Created Equal "emphasizes social history-including ong>theong> lives ong>andong> labors ong>ofong> women, immigrants, working people, ong>andong> minorities in all regions ong>ofong> ong>theong> country-while delivering ong>theong> familiar chronology ong>ofong> political ong>andong> economic history. By integrating ong>theong> ong>storiesong> ong>ofong> a variety ong>ofong> groups ong>andong> individuals into ong>theong> historical narrative, "Created Equal "helps connect ong>theong> nation's past with ong>theong> student's present. "Created Equal "explores an expong>andong>ing notion ong>ofong> equality ong>andong> American identity--one that encompasses ong>theong> ong>storiesong> ong>ofong> diverse groups ong>ofong> people, territorial growth ong>andong> expansion, ong>theong> rise ong>ofong> ong>theong> middle class, technological innovation ong>andong> economic development, ong>andong> engagement with oong>theong>r nations ong>andong> peoples ong>ofong> ong>theong> world. Acquista Ora

Seventh Hour

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hill, Grace Livingston, PUBLISHER: Living Books, ong>Beautifulong>, willful Caralie is in love at last with a wonderful man ong>ofong> faith, but will her turbulent past keep ong>theong>m apart? Grace Livingston Hill is ong>theong> beloved author ong>ofong> more than 100 books. Read ong>andong> enjoyed by millions, her wholesome ong>storiesong> contain adventure, romance, ong>andong> ong>theong> heartwarming triumphs ong>ofong> people faced with ong>theong> problems ong>ofong> life ong>andong> love.

Replay to Ancient Days: The Second Collection of Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harris, Wayne Arthur, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, More from ong>theong> author ong>ofong> "Rewind To Ancient Times." This second collection ong>ofong> ong>storiesong> is full ong>ofong> surprises. Part one uncovers an array ong>ofong> poetic curios from ong>theong> early days, as well as some from recent years. All deliver a concise ong>andong> imaginative tale. Part two sends ong>theong> reader into ong>theong> realm ong>ofong> twelve fascinating, suspenseful, ong>andong> startling short ong>storiesong>. Discover ong>theong> magic. Relive ong>theong> excitement in "Replay To Ancient Days."

Morning River: A Novel of the Great Missouri Wilderness in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gear, W. Michael, PUBLISHER: Forge, During ong>theong> winter ong>ofong> , Richard Hamilton--a timid Harvard philosophy student--arrives in St. Louis on business for his faong>theong>r. Robbed ong>andong> beaten, desperate to save his life, he reluctantly joins ong>theong> crew ong>ofong> ong>theong> "Maria," a fur trader's keelboat. Bound for ong>theong> ong>beautifulong>, wild, ong>andong> dangerous Indian country ong>ofong> ong>theong> Upper Yellowstone River, ong>theong> native Bostonian begins ong>theong> education ong>andong> adventure ong>ofong> a lifetime. On a converging path is Packrat, a Pawnee warrior who captures a ong>beautifulong> young Shoshone medicine woman named Heals Like a Willow. But slaves with ties to ong>theong> spirit world can--ong>andong> do--fight back. As ong>theong> "Maria" struggles deeper into ong>theong> wilderness, Richard ong>andong> Willow are cast togeong>theong>r: seekers ong>ofong> knowledge ong>andong> spirit, unwitting adversaries separated by time, space, ong>andong> birthright. As inevitable as ong>theong> collision ong>ofong> ong>theong>ir two worlds, ong>theong>ir love begins to unfold--ong>andong> with it ong>theong> terrible consequences ong>ofong> a forbidden consummation.

Ghosts and Golems: Haunting Tales of the Supernatural

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Palmer, Michele / Penn, Malka / Black, ong>Theong>odor, PUBLISHER: Jewish Publication Society ong>ofong> America, Here is a collection ong>ofong> contemporary tales with 21st-century children as ong>theong> main characters. ong>Theong> ong>storiesong> are suspenseful ong>andong> haunting: ong>Theong> spirits are ong>theong> forces for momentous change in ong>theong> lives ong>ofong> ong>theong> children who encounter ong>theong>m--helping ong>theong>m to gain a new understong>andong>ing ong>ofong> ong>theong>mselves ong>andong> ong>ofong> ong>theong>ir Jewish tradition. So, too, will ong>theong>se ong>storiesong> have a lasting impact upon young readers.

SuperGuide: Canmore and Kananaskis History Explorer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lakusta, Ernie / Leighton, Douglas, PUBLISHER: Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated, EXPLORING ong>THEong> HISTORY ong>OFong> ong>THEong> CANADIAN ROCKIES Ernie Lakusta traces ong>theong> journeys taken by ong>theong> famous explorers as he leads ong>theong> reader through some ong>ofong> ong>theong> world's most ong>beautifulong> alpine scenery explaining ong>theong> ong>storiesong> ong>andong> ong>theong> myths behind ong>theong> names given to ong>theong> various mountains, lakes ong>andong> rivers. Filled with colour photos, labelled to clearly identify every peak, ong>theong> books are perfect for anyone interested in Western Canadian history or ong>theong> Canadian Rockies.

On Writing Short Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bailey, Tom, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, On Writing Short ong>Storiesong> ong>ofong>fers a fascinating introduction to writing fiction ong>andong> ong>theong> short story by bringing togeong>theong>r 9 original essays by prong>ofong>essional writers ong>andong> 30 exemplars ong>ofong> short fiction. ong>Theong> first part features original essays by well-known authors such as Francine Prose, Joyce Carol Oates, ong>andong> ong>Andong>re Dubus that take ong>theong> student through ong>theong> process ong>ofong> writing ong>Theong>se essays focus on ong>theong> characteristics ong>andong> craft ong>ofong> ong>theong> short story ong>andong> its writer, ong>andong> take ong>theong> student from ong>theong> workshopping process all ong>theong> way through ong>theong> experience ong>ofong> working with agents ong>andong> publishers. ong>Theong> second part ong>ofong> ong>theong> text is an anthology ong>ofong> ong>storiesong>-many referred to in ong>theong> essays-that gives readers dynamic examples ong>ofong> technique brought to life. In this second edition, Bailey brings ong>theong> text up-to-date with new ong>andong> revised essays ong>andong> a freshened anthology that retains many ong>ofong> ong>theong> classics, but adds in new styles ong>andong> diverse voices-from short short fiction to ong>theong> postcolonial writing ong>ofong> non-Western authors. In doing so, Bailey gives readers a broader scope ong>ofong> ong>theong> short fiction long>andong>scape. ong>Theong> first part ong>ofong> ong>theong> text now features Bailey's updated essay on ong>theong> elements ong>ofong> fiction, which incorporates many ong>ofong> ong>theong> nw ong>storiesong> in ong>theong> anthology. ong>Theong>re are also two new essays that expong>andong> on ong>theong> workshopping process: "Whose Story Is It? ong>Theong> Anonymous Workshop" by Antonya Nelson ong>andong> "After ong>theong> Workshop: Transitional Drafts" by Robert Nelson. C. Michael Curtis also updates his essay on "Publishers ong>andong> Publishing" from ong>theong> first edition, bringing in ong>theong> latest innovations in electronic ong>andong> online publishing.

In the Course of a Lifetime: Tracing Religious Belief,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dillon, Michele / Wink, Paul, PUBLISHER: University ong>ofong> California Press, "In ong>theong> Course ong>ofong> a Lifetime "provides an unprecedented portrait ong>ofong> ong>theong> dynamic role religion plays in ong>theong> everyday experiences ong>ofong> Americans over ong>theong> course ong>ofong> ong>theong>ir lives. ong>Theong> book draws from a unique sixty-year-long study ong>ofong> close to two hundred mostly Protestant ong>andong> Catholic men ong>andong> women who were born in ong>theong> s ong>andong> interviewed in adolescence, ong>andong> again in ong>theong> s, s, s, ong>andong> late s. Woven throughout with rich, intimate life ong>storiesong>, ong>theong> book presents ong>andong> analyzes a wide range ong>ofong> data from this study on ong>theong> participants' religious ong>andong> spiritual journeys. A testament to ong>theong> vibrancy ong>ofong> religion in ong>theong> United States, "In ong>theong> Course ong>ofong> a Lifetime "provides an illuminating ong>andong> sometimes surprising perspective on how individual lives have intersected with cultural change throughout ong>theong> decades ong>ofong> ong>theong> twentieth century. Acquista Ora

Jewish Community of Chattanooga

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adams, Joy / Effron Abelson Adams, Joy, PUBLISHER: Arcadia Publishing (SC), Chattanooga is truly a city that reflects Americaas diverse history, possessing a rich, antebellum heritage combined with ong>theong> energy ong>andong> determination ong>ofong> ong>theong> many brave immigrants who transformed this area from a traditional Souong>theong>rn town into a cosmopolitan center ong>ofong> ong>theong> New South. One ong>ofong> Chattanoogaas most important contributors, ong>theong> Jewish community has played an integral role in improving ong>andong> diversifying ong>theong> life ong>andong> culture ong>ofong> this historic Tennessee town. In this volume ong>ofong> over 200 photographs, you will enjoy a celebration ong>ofong> ong>theong> struggles, ong>theong> ong>storiesong> ong>ofong> heroism ong>andong> ong>ofong> common life, ong>andong> ong>theong> many successes ong>ofong> Chattanoogaas Jewish citizens. Touching upon all aspects ong>ofong> Jewish life, ong>theong> Jewish Community ong>ofong> Chattanooga will take you on an exciting visual tour ong>ofong> ong>theong> Jewish experience with ong>beautifulong> ong>andong> rare photographs ong>ofong> different Life Cycle events, Hebrew-oriented schools, such as ong>theong> Jewish Day School, Jewish cemeteries, past ong>andong> present-day synagogues, ong>andong> its people, including many families, prominent businesspersons, special achievers, ong>andong> community ong>andong> civic leaders. Acquista Ora

No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goodwin, Doris Kearns / Sampson, PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster, "No Ordinary Time" is a monumental work, a brilliantly conceived chronicle ong>ofong> one ong>ofong> ong>theong> most vibrant ong>andong> revolutionary periods in ong>theong> history ong>ofong> ong>theong> United States. With an extraordinary collection ong>ofong> details, Goodwin masterfully weaves togeong>theong>r a striking number ong>ofong> story lines--Eleanor ong>andong> Franklin's marriage ong>andong> remarkable partnership, Eleanor's life as First Lady, ong>andong> FDR's White House ong>andong> its impact on America as well as on a world at war. Goodwin effectively melds ong>theong>se details ong>andong> ong>storiesong> into an unforgettable ong>andong> intimate portrait ong>ofong> Eleanor ong>andong> Franklin Roosevelt ong>andong> ong>ofong> ong>theong> time during which a new, modern America was born.

The jungle book

Rudyard Kipling Here are ong>theong> famous ong>storiesong> ong>ofong> how Mowgli came to ong>theong> wolf pack, learned ong>theong> law ong>ofong> ong>theong> jungle from Baloo ong>theong> bear, Bagheera ong>theong> black panong>theong>r, ong>andong> Kaa ong>theong> python, ong>andong> killed ong>theong> evil tiger Shere Khan. (cod. I_)

The Golden Age of Novelty Songs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Otfinoski, Steven, PUBLISHER: Watson-Guptill Publications, This fond look at one ong>ofong> music's most enduring genres examines novelty ong>songsong> in a narrative that pays tribute to ong>theong> men ong>andong> women whose humor has given us chuckles, groans, ong>andong> lots ong>ofong> laughs.

The End of Empire and the Making of Malaya

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harper, T. N., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This is ong>theong> first general social ong>andong> political history ong>ofong> Malaya. Focusing on ong>theong> years to , ong>theong> last years ong>ofong> British rule ong>andong> ong>theong> achievement ong>ofong> independence, it embraces a wealth ong>ofong> social, economic ong>andong> cultural, as well as political ong>theong>mes. It contains new research on ong>theong> impact ong>ofong> ong>theong> Second World War in Malaya, ong>theong> origins ong>andong> course ong>ofong> ong>theong> Communist Emergency, ong>andong> ong>theong> response ong>ofong> Malaya's various ethnic communities to nationalism ong>andong> social change. A concluding chapter takes ong>theong>se ong>theong>mes forward into ong>theong> s to shed new light on ong>theong> emergence ong>ofong> this important Souong>theong>ast Asian nation.

The Secret of Significance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McGee, Robert S., PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, How much time have you wasted trying to gain ong>theong> approval ong>ofong> oong>theong>rs? Have you given up on experiencing God's complete acceptance ong>ofong> you? Based on ong>theong> best-selling "ong>Theong> Search for Significance," "ong>Theong> Secret ong>ofong> Significance "will take you on a self evaluation to see if you are in fact running your life on ong>theong> performance treadmill ong>andong> how you can experience ong>theong> solution to ong>theong> fear ong>ofong> rejection by finding complete acceptance in Christ. This accessible book ong>ofong>fers true ong>storiesong>, biblical references, ong>andong> advice from best-selling author ong>andong> counselor Robert McGee on how you can experience ong>theong> secret to lasting significance.

The Bathroom Idea Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wormer, ong>Andong>rew, PUBLISHER: Taunton Press, Readers will be inspired by this series ong>ofong> visual ideas for some ong>ofong> ong>theong> most-used rooms in ong>theong> house. Each book is rich with ong>beautifulong> color photographs, practical sidebars -- ong>andong> designs ong>ofong> all kinds that will appeal to a wide range ong>ofong> tastes ong>andong> budgets. ong>Theong> Bathroom Idea Book ong>ofong>fers practical ong>andong> useful advice on all aspects ong>ofong> remodeling ong>andong> design, including fixtures, lighting, flooring, ventilation, finishes, ong>andong> counter materials. ong>Theong> book includes floor plans ong>andong> nearly 400 color photos.

Faith & Freedom: The Scots-Irish in the United States

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kennedy, Billy, PUBLISHER: Ambassador-Emerald International, Absorbing ong>storiesong> ong>ofong> a race ong>ofong> people who created ong>theong> civilization in ong>theong> American wilderness ong>andong> helped lay ong>theong> solid foundations for ong>theong> greatest nation on earth. ong>Theong> Scots-Irish Presbyterians settled in ong>theong> American frontier during with ong>theong> 18th century were a unique breed ong>ofong> people with an independent spirit which boldly challenged ong>theong> arbitrary powers ong>ofong> monarchs ong>andong> established ong>theong> church. Faith ong>andong> Freedom were ong>theong> consuming watch-words ong>ofong> ong>theong> Scots-Irish Presbyterians who settled on ong>theong> American frontier in ong>theong> 18th century. ong>Theong> noble high minded ideals ong>ofong> one ong>ofong> ong>theong> most influential ethnic strains in American life became ong>theong> cornerstone ong>ofong> ong>theong> United States ong>andong> was indelibly enshrined in its libertarian all-inclusive constitution.

Friends Are Flowers: In the Garden of the Heart

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hobson, Ginny / Morris, Sherry / Turley, Glynda, PUBLISHER: Honor Books, -- From nurturing a sense ong>ofong> gratitude ong>andong> simplicity in everyday life to discovering life's true hidden essence, each book ong>ofong>fers ong>theong> reader inspiration ong>andong> encouragement. -- With inspiring ong>storiesong> ong>andong> ong>beautifulong> artwork, readers will find that special qualities ong>ofong> friendships can be nurtured ong>andong> helped to grow. -- Each one ong>ofong> ong>theong>se popular titles has a unique appeal readers have come to cherish.

The Rottweiler Today

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elsden, Judy / Elsden, Larry, PUBLISHER: Howell Books, This contemporary view focuses on ong>theong> temperament ong>ofong> ong>theong> Rottweiler ong>andong> ong>theong> importance ong>ofong> understong>andong>ing how its mind works. Drawing on thirty years ong>ofong> experience in ong>theong> breed, ong>theong> authors provide a complete guide to character ong>andong> behavior traits ong>andong> illustrate ong>theong> correct way to rear, train, ong>andong> show ong>theong> dog.

Avalon Hill Board Game Betrayal at Baldurs Gate english

Never split ong>theong> Party...unless someone is ong>theong> traitor! ong>Theong> city ong>ofong> Baldur,s ong>Gateong> has become twisted by evil. ENTER IF YOU DARE!With every tile you place, your adventuring party works togeong>theong>r to build ong>theong> city,s catacombs ong>andong> alleys. That is, until some horrific evil turns one ong>ofong> you against ong>theong> oong>theong>rs!ong>Theong>n it,s a race for survival as you can face an onslaught ong>ofong> fearsome monsters from ong>theong> Dungeons & Dragons universe, like beholders ong>andong> mind flayers.Based on ong>theong> award-winning Betrayal at House on ong>theong> Hill board game, Betrayal at Baldur,s ong>Gateong> ong>ofong>fers 50 brong>andong>-new scenarios, filled woth danger ong>andong> dread. You,ll return to Baldur,s ong>Gateong> again ong>andong> again only to discover it,s never ong>theong> same adventure twice.- Players: 3-6- Recommended age: 12 years ong>andong> up- Playing time: 60 min - English language edition

Self-Same Songs: Autobiographical Performances and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Porter, Roger J., PUBLISHER: University ong>ofong> Nebraska Press, "Self-Same ong>Songsong>" constitutes a major contribution to ong>theong> growing literary study ong>ofong> autobiography. Using a range ong>ofong> authors, including Homer, Edward Gibbon, Benjamin Franklin, Somerset Maugham, Franz Kafka, ong>andong> Eugene Delacroix, Roger J. Porter ong>ofong>fers a broad-based examination ong>ofong> ong>theong> autobiography ong>andong> ong>theong> varied techniques used by its practitioners over time. In a style that is both graceful ong>andong> erudite, Porter focuses on ong>theong> diverse motivations ong>andong> rhetorical functions that ong>theong> act ong>ofong> self-writing serves for particular writers. He reflects on ong>theong> texts not only as an exploration ong>ofong> self-identity but also as ong>theong> writers' attempts to modify ong>theong> life in ong>theong> act ong>ofong> writing about it. ong>Theong>n, stepping out ong>ofong> his critical role, Porter ends each chapter with an autobiographical discussion ong>ofong> his prong>ofong>essional ong>andong> personal engagement with ong>theong> autobiographer under discussion, creating an intriguing ong>andong> absorbing literary autobiography within ong>theong> critical text.

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