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Fencing the Sky

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galvin, James, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, From critically acclaimed author of The Meadow comes a haunting novel of the American West. Circumstances spiral out of control when an accidental murder springs from the best intentions. With one man dead and another on the run, this is a story about violence and how it destroys lives when the land is at stake. This lyrical first novel--long-awaited by the many admirers of James Galvin's "The Meadow"--is nothing less than the story of the disappearance of the American West.

Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kawasaki, Guy, PUBLISHER: Portfolio, The author of the international bestseller "The Art of the Start" offers a new perspective on the art of influence. Guy Kawasaki's acclaimed books have established him as the entrepreneur's entrepreneur, and in "The Art of the Start" he wrote the essential contemporary guide for starting any new enterprise. Now Kawasaki turns to the mystery of influence and offers a compelling new take on this key force that drives any successful business or personal interaction. "Enchantment"'s fundamental message is that in any transaction the goal is not to get your own way, but to bring about a voluntary, enduring, and delightful change of heart in other people, by working "with" and "through" them and enlisting their own goals and desires. It's enchantment that enables us to maneuver through difficult decisions, break people's entrenched habits, defy the wisdom of crowds, and get colleagues to work for long-term goals. Kawasaki's advice includes: a How to Achieve Rapport, Credibility, and Trust a How to Help People Enchant Themselves a How to Overcome Resistance a How to Enchant Your Employees...and Your Boss a How to Resist Enchantment Anchored by his road-tested wisdom and inimitable wit, "Enchantment" is another classic from one of the most respected voices in business today.

Serving the Public Trust: Insights Into Fundraising Research

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pribbenow, Paul P., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, During the past forty years, fundraising has evolved into a profession that is characterized by increasingly sophisticated methods and purposes, defining much of how philanthropy is practiced in the United States. This evolution of fundraising has resulted in many new issues relating to how institutions, individual citizens, and the government perceive the current practice of philanthropy and where professional fundraisers fit into common life. This issue presents four papers that were originally commissioned for the Think-Tank on Fund-Raising Research and two responses to these papers. The information presented shows the ways in which trust and policy are grounded in our common history and experience and illustrates how working together will forge a stronger link between public trust and policy. This issue offers insightful glimpses into questions society must consider as it seeks a healthier understanding about philanthropy and philanthropic fundraising, seeking to strengthen the role of philanthropy. This is the 26th issue of the quarterly journal "New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising."

The Collected Works of Charles Swindoll: Living on the Edge

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swindoll, Charles R., PUBLISHER: Inspirational Press (NY), In a world where success is measured by money and where anxiety, pressure, ulcers, and stress are as common as gray flannel suits, Charles Swindoll brings home some good news: you can find joy, peace, and happiness in the struggle In Living on the Ragged Edge, Swindoll shows how to enjoy life which is the bottom line of reality for everyday living. Learn how to survive the rat race; how to be "bullish"; how to find wisdom; how to make the most of old age - essentially, find out how to stop existing and start living. Proceeding to the next step, Living Above the Level of Mediocrity encourages the commitment to excellence that should follow, as Swindoll boldy tackles the difficult problems of self-discipline, laziness, and the tendency to accept less of life than we deserve. This motivational collection proves that moral, personal, and ethical excellence is worth whatever it costs.

Contemporary: Architecture and Interiors of the s

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jackson, Lesley, PUBLISHER: Phaidon Press, This book is the first to explore fully the so-called 'Contemporary' style that dominated architecture and design from the late s and throughout the s. It was an era of optimism and confidence, where new ideas in architecture and design flourished alongside the emergent consumer culture. Mainly emanating from the USA, the 'Contemporary' style was fresh and liberating, manifesting itself in the picture window and the open plan; in new forms of furniture from Scandinavia and stylish light fittings from Italy; and most tellingly in the 'Contemporary' kitchen with its fitted units and 'mod con' appliances. The book examines the fresh and liberated design ideas of this buoyant era. By far the best book on the subject.' (Daily Telegraph) 'Provides a searching examination of the social, political and economic changes of the exuberant post-war years and the illustrations are excellent. This is an informative book whose presentation accurately reflects the era's colour and confidence.' (Design Review) Phaidon now publishers some of the finest designed and illustrated books on period styles. And this is another.' (World of Interiors)

Horrible Harry & the Holidaze

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kline, Suzy / Remkiewicz, Frank, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, The holiday season is here, and the kids in Room 3B are learning about all the different ways people celebrate. In addition to Christmas and Hanukkah, thereas Kwanzaa, Three Kingsa Day, Korean New Year, and more. All the talk about holidays has everyone feeling festive. Everyone, that is, except Harry. He doesnat seem to care about the holidays, the class pet, or even the new student in class. Itas clear that something is bugging Harryabut what could it be?

Primal Scenes of Communication: Communication, Consumerism,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Angus, Ian, PUBLISHER: State University of New York Press, Primal Scenes of Communication argues that the materiality of communication media constitute social relations and that social relations should be understood as "technology-identity complexes". This theory is employed to characterize consumer society, and the social movements that criticize consumer society, as a unique epoch of communication.

Cells Are Us

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Balkwill, Fran, PUBLISHER: HarperAudio, This is a book about the various types of cells that make up the human body. By using lively and expressive language, and by portraying the different cells with colorful and imaginative drawings, the author and artist teach the reader how an individual person is created from just one cell.

177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Siebold, Steve, PUBLISHER: London House Press, Is it possible for a person of average intelligence and modest means to ascend to the throne of the world class? The answer is YES Not only is it possible - it's being done everyday. This book shows you how. 177 takes youinside the thought processes, habits and philosophies of the world's greatest performers.

Eureka!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blin-Stoyle, R. J. / Blin-Stoyle, Roger, PUBLISHER: Institute of Physics Publishing (GB), This is an accessible introduction to the subject of physics, and how it underpins our understanding of the physical world today. Starting with an initial description of what physics represents from the micro- to the macroscopic, Roger Blin-Stoyle takes the reader on a tour of Newton's Laws, the nature of matter, explaining how the physical world works and how physics may affect our nature understanding.

How Do We Know the Nature of Disease

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kupperberg, Paul, PUBLISHER: Rosen Publishing Group, This book takes the reader into compelling discoveries that have led understanding the nature of viruses a bacteria and how this world, unfathoma in its smallness, has led to the eradication some of the most deadly diseases. This is a comprehensive look at plagues, epidemics, and the role of genetics in disease.

The Great Depression

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nardo, Don, PUBLISHER: Greenhaven Press, The economic collapse of the American economy in the s is one of the most analyzed events in history. This enlightening volume covers such issues as what role the government should have played in the Great Depression, an analysis of the New Deal and other factors of the time.

How Christians Made Peace with War: Early Christian

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Driver, John, PUBLISHER: Herald Press, John Driver tells the history of the early church from the close of the New Testament through Augustine. He shows how there was a gradual shift in thinking as Christians became involved in the military until they lost their peaceful approach to solving conflict. A popular treatment of the 'Constantinian shift.' Volume 2.

Ways to Make RV Travel Safer, Easier, and More Fun

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beard, Bernice, PUBLISHER: Arbor House Publishing, Plenty of great new ideas readers can use right away whether they're new to RVing or old pros, whether they're buying or renting. They'll learn how to prepare for any trip; how to make the most of an RV's storage space; how to make sure the children have fun; how to cope with mechanical problems on the road

New Believer's Bible Pocket New Testament-NLT

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyndale Publishers, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, The $lt;i>New Believer's Bible$lt;/i> is uniquely designed to help the new Christian read, study, and understand the Bible. This pocket-sized New Testament includes features that help Christians develop and deepen their faith, while providing a foundation for their new life in Christ. $lt;br>$lt;B>Features:$lt;/b> $lt;ul>$lt;li>Four devotional study tracks: Cornerstones, First Steps, Off and Running, and Big Questions $lt;li>"How You Can Know God" $lt;li>52 great Bible stories $lt;li>Glossary of Christian terms $lt;li>Prophecies about Jesus $lt;li>How to study the Bible $lt;li>Overview of the Bible $lt;li>Memory verses $lt;li>Special charts $lt;li>New Living Translation text $lt;li>Font size: 7.57$lt;/ul>

The Genie in the Bottle: 68 All New Commentaries on the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schwarcz, Joe, PUBLISHER: ECW Press, "The Genie in the Bottle" makes science downright fun. Dr. Joe Schwarcz blends quirky anecdotes about everyday chemistry with engaging tales from the history of science. Get a different twist on licorice and travel to the dark side of the sun. Control stinky feet and bend spoons and minds. Learn about the latest on chocolate research, flax, ginkgo biloba, magnesium, and blueberries. Read about the ups of helium and the downs of drain cleaners. Find out why bug juice is used to color ice cream, how spies used secret inks, and how acetone changed the course of history. It's all there "Dr. Joe" also solves the mystery of the exploding shrimp and, finally, he lets us in on the secret of the genie in the bottle.

New Directions in Development Economics: Growth,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lundahl, Mats / Ndulu, Benno J., PUBLISHER: Routledge, New Directions in Development Economics is divided into two parts. The first half considers the dilemma of growth with special reference to its environmental cost. The second half focuses on the role of the state in the context of the growing dominance of the free market argument. The contributors include Paul Collier, Partha Dasgupta, Ronald Findlay and Deepak Lal.

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Rcia Spirituality: Formation for the Catechumenate Team

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hixon, Barbara / Gensler, Gael, PUBLISHER: Resource Publications (CA), This book provides a powerful road-map for your parish catechumenate team to examine their ministry -- not only in terms of how it is being implemented for the inquirers, but also how it is transforming team members individually, the team as a whole, and ultimately the parish. This is an essential resource to be used alongside the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults in forming or revitalizing your catechumenate team.

The jungle book

Rudyard Kipling Here are the famous stories of how Mowgli came to the wolf pack, learned the law of the jungle from Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, and Kaa the python, and killed the evil tiger Shere Khan. (cod. I_)

How to Get What You Want from Almost Anybody: Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gross, T. Scott, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, In this insightful book, readers will learn how to get the full attention they deserve and the best deal possible. They'll discover how to deal with everyone from waiters, sales clerks and service attendants to car salesmen and real estate agents. Filled with easy-to-use checklists, insightful anecdotes and proven strategies for getting good service, this book is a must for every consumer.

The Intruders

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jackson, Robert, PUBLISHER: Ulverscroft Large Print, Summer . The Battle of Britain is raging. Fighter pilot Ken Armstrong, newly promoted to the rank of squadron leader, is summoned to Fighter Command HQ to receive new orders. The squadron's first task is to seek out the German bombers and destroy them. This 'intruder' work, carried out mostly at night, is difficult and dangerous, for the pilots must fly Bristol Blenheim fighters -- which are no match for the German Messerschmitts.

Design and Control of Structure of Advanced Carbon Materials

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rand, Brian / Appleyard, Stephen P. / Yardim, M. Ferhat, PUBLISHER: Springer, The review of carbon materials here presented regards them as forming a continuous spectrum, varying in crystallinity and nano?, micro? and macro?texture. The structure?property relationships are discussed to examine how they can be controlled during different processing operations. Processing routes are described to see how they might be varied, modified or invented to meet he needs for new applications. The following key questions are debated: What is intrinsically possible with carbon materials? How do we convert what is intrinsically possible into an engineering product that enhances our quality of life? How do we design and produce materials to satisfy the visions of the engineer?

Narrators and Focalizers: The Presentation of the Story in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: de Jong, Irene, PUBLISHER: Bristol Classical Press, Acclaimed as one of the pioneering texts to introduce narratology (the theory that deals with the general principles underlying narrative texts) to classical scholarship, Irene de Jong's Narrators and Focalizers explains key concepts such as 'narrator', 'focalization' and 'prolepsis', highlighting their relevance by using them for the analysis and interpretation of Homer's Iliad. What is the role of the narrator, and how do the parts of the story told by the narrator relate to the many speeches for which Homer is famous?This, the most important work on Homer's technique as narrator, was first published in . It is here reissued with a substantial new Introduction by the author, offering an overview of the trends in Homeric narratological scholarship over the last decade.

Real Estate Buying/Selling Guide for Washington

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Covello, Charles J., PUBLISHER: Self-Counsel Press, A house is perhaps the largest single purchase made by the average consumer. Even so, few people understand what they are buying or how they are paying for it. Written by a specialist in real estate law, this practical guide emphasizes solutions to the problems involved in real estate transactions, and provides an excellent introduction to the field of real estate for both the buyer and seller.

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