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They Are My Children, Too: A Mother's Struggle for Her Sons

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meyer, Catherine L. / Quinn, Sally, PUBLISHER: PublicAffairs, Despite the decisions of two courts, Meyer has encountered enormous obstacles to even seeing her sons, who her ex-husband abducted in . And every year, tens of thousands more children in the United States and around the world are abducted by their non-custodial parent. The chances of recovering them are slim. This devastating story of the suffering and determination of one woman fighting for her children reveals an all-too-common tragedy of international scope -- and lodges a plea for urgent action on behalf of children's rights.

The Joyful Dark

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Michael, PUBLISHER: Ashland Poetry Press, Michael Miller's "The Joyful Dark" is the first book of poems by an accomplished American poet who is currently in the seventh decade of his life. Michael Miller's poems have been praised by such renowned poets as James Merrill, Richard Wilbur, Stephen Spender and Thom Gunn, and have appeared in such venues as "The Kenyon Review, The Sewanee Review, The American Scholar, The New Republic, The Southern Review," and "The Yale Review." "The Joyful Dark" is, in part, a celebration of sexuality within a life-long committed marriage. Michael Miller also writes beautifully of the natural world, with many individual poems devoted to embodying in language the spirit of individual animals: white owl, shark, young whales, crow, red-wing, mallard, and hummingbird. His poems are, in Richard Wilbur's words, a "pleasure in their seeing, their assured phrasing, their true and proportionate feeling."

Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kellogg, Ronald T., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Integrating the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, emotion and cognitive development, author Ronald T. Kellogg provides a clear view of what is happening at the cutting edge of the field today. Written in an accessible style, the book explores applications of cognitive psychology underscoring the practical side of the field. New to the Second Edition: - Updated with the latest research in cognitive psychology including the recent discovery of how the default network of the brain integrates findings on remembering one's personal past, envisioning the future, seeing the world from the perspective of another person - Recent advances in networks of attention, prospective memory, emotion and cognition, creativity in problem solving, moral reasoning, fluid intelligence and working memory, and frugal heuristics in decision making. - More extensive coverage of applications of cognitive psychology to everyday life such as research on the risks of driving while talking on a cell phone and recent findings on memory retrieval and how to improve study skills

Excuse Me!: A Little Book of Manners

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Katz, Karen, PUBLISHER: Grosset & Dunlap, "Please" and "thank you" are fun and easy to remember with "Excuse Me." Simple and repetitive, it's the perfect way to introduce those magic words that all little ones should know. From burping to breaking a sibling's toy, toddlers will love seeing these appealing babies in situations they know all about, and they'll have fun lifting the flaps to discover the right words to say-"Excuse me " and "I'm sorry "

Seeing Further: 350 Years of the Royal Society and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bryson, Bill, PUBLISHER: Doubleday Canada, From the Royal Society, a peerless collection of all-new science writing Bill Bryson, who explored all -- or at least a great deal of -- current scientific knowledge in A Short History of Nearly Everything, now turns his attention to the history of that knowledge. As editor of Seeing Further, he has rounded up an extraordinary roster of scientists who write and writers who know science in order to celebrate 350 years of the Royal Society, Britain's scientific national academy. The result is an encyclopedic survey of the history, philosophy and current state of science, written in an accessible and inspiring style by some of today's most important writers. The contributors include Margaret Atwood, Steve Jones, Richard Dawkins, James Gleick, Richard Holmes, and Neal Stephenson, among many others, on subjects ranging from metaphysics to nuclear physics, from the threatened endtimes of flu and climate change to our evolving ideas about the nature of time itself, from the hidden mathematics that rule the universe to the cosmological principle that guides "Star Trek." The collection begins with a brilliant introduction from Bryson himself, who says: "It is impossible to list all the ways that the Royal Society has influenced the world, but you can get some idea by typing in 'Royal Society' as a word search in the electronic version of the "Dictionary of National Biography." That produces 218 pages of results -- entries, nearly as many as for the Church of England (at ) and considerably more than for the House of Commons () or House of Lords ()." As this book shows, the Royal Society not only produces the best scientists and science, it also produces and inspires the very best science writing.

Nightmare Syndrome

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marshall, William Leonard, PUBLISHER: Mysterious Press, Award-winning author William Marshall returns with the 15th novel in his suspenseful and hilarious series of Hong Kong police novels. During the final weeks of British Imperial rule in Hong Kong, Detective Chief Inspector Harry Feiffer comes up against one of the strangest cases of his career: a series of murders of top industrialists carried out by someone -- or something -- so terrifying that each victim used the last of his strength to tear out his own eyes. Conversely, Detective Senior Inspector O'Yee thinks he must be seeing things after being confronted by six hideous, slumbering gnomes, armed to the teeth, who seem to have sleepwalked their way into the upper hand at the Yellowthread Street police station.

Purple Fables

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swann, Ingo, PUBLISHER: Hampton Roads Publishing Company, "If a fable is a legendary story of supernatural happenings," Mr. Swann says, "or a narration intended to enforce a useful truth, then these four are fables--which shouldn't be confused with fairy tales targeted only for children. These, then, are tales for kind and loving people of all ages." "The Temple of Sanity" tells of an idea that became a reality and grew into an insitution, only to develop rules and leaders, cliques and critics... "A Clay-Modeling Lesson" tells of the four identical boys separated at birth and raised Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and atheist, and how they met as representatives of their respective communities... "The Fate and Destiny of a Traveling Clairvoyant" tells of a woman with a special talent, who found that people prefer seeing dimly to seeing clearly... "Watcher of the Purple River" tells of an old woman and a young man, and how she taught him to watch the river of life... These fables came to Ingo Swann as a gift from a part of himself: He awoke four mornings in a row and literally had to write them. They have in common a gentle wisdom, a kindness, an empathy, that will make them immediately precious--and then unforgettable--to the reader whose heart is open.

Seeing Christ in Sickness and Healing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peter Selg, PUBLISHER: Floris Books, NA

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.

Hepatology, Principles and Practice: History, Morphology,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kuntz, E. / Kuntz, Erwin / Kuntz, Hans-Dieter, PUBLISHER: Springer, Everything about morphology, biochemistry, diagnostics, clinics and therapy of liver diseases in a easy-to-read layout. Numerous colour illustrations and tables lead from "seeing" to "understanding" and further on to diagnostic and therapeutic "acting." In addition, step-by-step programs, flow charts, check lists and textual markers provide the reader with the principles of economics and quality management in diagnostics and therapy. The conservative or invasive therapeutical recommondations presented in the individual chapters are systematically summarized and completed in the final chapter. This book gives an exceptional good overview on hepatology, not only for specialists in clinic and practice but also for general practioners and students.

Empire State Railway Museum's Tourist Trains: 41st Annual

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: The Empire State Railway Museum, PUBLISHER: Kalmbach Publishing Company, Tourist railroads may be the best-kept vacation secret around But now it's time to get aboard, with Tourist Trains , the forty-first annual authoritative guide to more than 550 historic railroads, train museums, and railroad attractions across North America. Every destination is featured with a photo and full description so families can plan their trips, Kids, parents, grandparents--everybody loves trains, and this is the complete guide to seeing them, riding them, and enjoying them. All aboard The Empire State Railway Museum, established in , is dedicated to bringing historic railroads to life, along with the people and towns they served. Its home, the former Ulster and Delaware Station in Phoenicia, New York, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Screen Plays: How 25 Screenplays Made It to a Theater Near

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cohen, David S., PUBLISHER: Harper Paperbacks, Every green-lighted screenplay travels a long and harrowing road from idea to script to celluloid. In this fascinating survey of contemporary film craft, David Cohen of Script and Variety magazines interviews screenwriters from across the board--Oscar winners and novices alike--to explore what sets blockbuster successes apart from downright disasters. Tracing the fortunes of twenty-five films, including Troy, Erin Brockovich, Lost in Translation, and The Aviator, Cohen offers valuable insider access to the back lots and boardrooms, to the studio heads and directors, and to the overcaffeinated screenwriters themselves. Full of critical clues on how to sell a script--and avoid seeing it destroyed before the director calls "Action "--Screen Plays is a book that both the aspiring screenwriter and curious cinephile will find irresistible. Acquista Ora

Understanding Karma and Rebirth: A Buddhist Perspective

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: St Ruth, Diana, PUBLISHER: Buddhist Pub Group, Understanding Karma and Rebirth A Buddhist Perspective Rebirth and reincarnation are generally accepted realities in the East and have been since ancient times. What the next life will be is usually the question rather than whether it will be. In the West, on the other hand, we have our own religious and secular beliefs which usually do not include living another life, or at least not in this world or in this way. A common idea amongst Westerners is that annihilation is an unavoidable fact: 'When you're dead you're dead ' But unless one wakes up to the truth of it - East or West - one is caught in cultural conditioning and personal beliefs. Buddhism is about becoming aware of what life actually is rather than being blinded by beliefs and conditioning. The Buddha saw life as a changing procession of conditions, events, and circumstances, one thing leading to another without beginning or end, timeless and limitless. And he recognised that the part of ourselves which is aware, which sees and knows, is never born and never dies. He spoke of a direct 'seeing' into the nature of existence beyond words, beyond the intellect. Understanding the cause and effect process - the nature of karma and rebirth - and what lies behind it is the underlying message of this book. Diana St Ruth points out that Buddhism is a personal journey of discovery which involves seeing through one's own delusions. She leads us by degrees to a place of awareness, clarity of mind, and understanding.

Imitating God in Christ: Recapturing a Biblical Pattern

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hood, Jason B., PUBLISHER: IVP Academic, Should we imitate Jesus? Some Christians answer with a cheerful "Yes," seeing it as the sum of the Christian life. Others believe we should rely on the work of Christ alone, throwing off any hint of the moralism or "works righteousness" they associate with imitating Jesus. Jason Hood takes us on a tour of what the Bible has to say about imitating Jesus. He draws our attention to what Paul told the Corinthians he taught "everywhere in every church." And after following the theme throughout the New Testament, he looks at it from a historical and contemporary perspective. The result is the recovery of a biblical pattern, and a challenge and corrective to embracing moralism on one side and fearing moralism on the other. Here is a reliable theological foundation for imitating Jesus today, one that reshapes our thinking and challenges us in our discipleship.

GM LS-Series Engines: The Complete Swap Manual

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Potak, Joseph, PUBLISHER: Motorbooks International, Variants of GM's groundbreaking family of LSX engines are installed in everything from its most mundane panel vans to its earth-shaking Corvette ZR1. First seeing the light of day in the Corvette, the LS1 and its successors have proven powerful, reliable, and amazingly fuel-efficient. Performance enthusiasts have embraced this remarkable V-8, and it has quickly become a favorite subject for engine swaps. Why? Because the versatile engine offers fantastic power, a compact design, and is light weight. Even better, it responds very well to modification. It is everything the high-performance enthusiast could want. The "GM LS-Series Engine "details all of the steps necessary from concept to completion, including fabrication and installation of motor mounts, wiring, fuel system, and driveline considerations. This is the ultimate guide to installing the LSX in your GM muscle car

Sociology Now: The Essentials

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kimmel, Michael S. / Aronson, Amy, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, "Sociology Now"" The Essentials" reflects the discipline today and explores the big questions about multiculturalism and globalization that sociologists ask. Sociology has always offered a way to make sense of the complex and sometimes contradictory forces that shape our social lives in any era. As "Sociology Now" explains sociology as both a body of knowledge and a "way of seeing," it shows how two such forces in particular have come to preoccupy sociologists and influence the way they look at the events and experiences of the early twenty first century: The first is globalization--the economic, political, cultural, and social interconnections among people and institutions all over the world. The second is multiculturalism--the recognition that race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, religion, and other statuses are sources of social inequality, but also the foundations of our identities. Michael Kimmel, a leading sociologist and gender researcher, and co-author Amy Aronson, a journalist and media scholar, address these questions head-on as they make a compelling case for the importance of sociology in the contemporary world.

Galileo Goes to Jail and Other Myths about Science and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Numbers, Ronald L., PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, If we want nonscientists and opinion-makers in the press, the lab, and the pulpit to take a fresh look at the relationship between science and religion, Ronald Numbers suggests that we must first dispense with the hoary myths that have masqueraded too long as historical truths. Until about the s, the dominant narrative in the history of science had long been that of science triumphant, and science at war with religion. But a new generation of historians both of science and of the church began to examine episodes in the history of science and religion through the values and knowledge of the actors themselves. Now Ronald Numbers has recruited the leading scholars in this new history of science to -puncture the myths, from Galileo's incarceration to Darwin's deathbed conversion to Einstein's belief in a personal God who "didn't play dice with the universe." The picture of science and religion at each other's throats persists in mainstream media and scholarly journals, but each chapter in "Galileo Goes to Jail" shows how much we have to gain by seeing beyond the myths.

Frommer's Banff & Jasper National Parks

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pashby, Christie, PUBLISHER: Frommer's, Frommer's Banff and Jasper National Parks is packed with all the facts, tips and descriptions you need to have perfect park vacation, in a pocket size guide: * The best strategies for seeing these amazing parks, whether you have a full week or just a few hours * Great places to stay both inside the parks and nearby, from luxurious hotels to scenic, secluded campgrounds * The best day-long or overnight hikes, plus mountain biking, golf, horseback riding, and skiing * Detailed, accurate maps, plus a fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot bighorn sheep, mountain goats, wildflowers, and more

The Evolution of American Bicycle Racing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dzierzak, Lou, PUBLISHER: Falcon Press Publishing, The popularity of American bicycle racing has ebbed and flowed over the years, but thanks to the American's decade of dominance in European road racing, including the Tour de France, competitive cycling in America is seeing a popularity greater than at any other time since the early 20th Century when bike races outdrew all other American sports combined.   This book not only documents the glorious history of American cycling but also its flourishing future. Included are chapters on six day races, road racing, track racing, BMX, mountain bike racing, cyclo-cross, and a step over the pond to some famous European classics being won by an unprecedented number of Americans, including the Tour de France.   Good visual support from each era of cycling with historic and current photography. Sidebars containing oral history from key players in all specialties.

Doug Unplugged

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yaccarino, Dan, PUBLISHER: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, Doug is a robot. His parents want him to be smart, so each morning they plug him in and start the information download. After a morning spent learning facts about the city, Doug suspects he could learn even more about the city by going outside and exploring it. And so Doug... unplugs. What follows is an exciting day of adventure and discovery. Doug learns amazing things by doing and seeing and touching and listening--and above all, by interacting with a new friend. Dan Yaccarino's funny story of robot rebellion is a great reminder that sometimes the best way to learn about the world is to go out and be in it.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Life-Size Masterpiece

Since the debut of promotional materials from Marvel Studios, highly anticipated blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, fans were instantly thrilled and captivated by the return of Groot, who has now grown a bit since we last saw him at the end of the first movie! Attendees of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 world premiere all expressed their huge love for Groot after seeing the movie.Today Sideshow and Hot Toys is extremely excited to introduce the Groot life-size collectible figure which is destined to be one of the most adorable Hot Toys life-size figures you,ll ever see!The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Groot life-size collectible figure stands approximately 26 cm tall, featuring 3 interchangeable faces, newly developed body and expert paint applications to reflect Baby Groot,s unique appearance, a Ravagers outfit to be worn by the figure, and 2 pairs of interchangeable hands including a pair of extended attacking hands with embedded wires allowing a variety of poses!Don,t be afraid to push the button and bring this charming and lovable Groot life-size collectible figure home to your collection!

Colored Pencils for All: A Comprehensive Guide to Drawing in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Warr, Michael, PUBLISHER: David & Charles Publishers, There's no more excuse for seeing the world in black-and-white An essential tool for artists and illustrators wanting to take advantage of this versatile, colorful medium. Learn to achieve many of the effects of paint, but with less muss and fuss. Just go step-by-step through these techniques, and watch your skills improve. Pictures by guest artists make this a visual feast.

Insights of Genius: Imagery and Creativity in Science and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Arthur I., PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), How can new knowledge be created from already existing knowledge? "Insights of Genius" shows how seeing is central to the greatest advances of the human intellect. Artists and scientists alike rely on visual representations of worlds both visible and invisible. "Insights of Genius, " first published by Copernicus in , explores the creative leaps that led some of the greatest scientists and artists to dramatically transform how we understand nature. The scope of figures runs from Galileo and da Vinci to Einstein and Picasso. Focusing on the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the age of modern art and modern physics, the book travels through the philosophy of mind and language, cognitive science, neurophysiology, and art history. "Insights of Genius" discusses intuition, aesthetics, realism, representation, metaphors, and visual imagery. Allied to these concepts are causality, relativity, energy conservation, entropy, the correspondence principle, scientific creativity, and Cubism. Running through the book is the idea that science extends our intuition from common sense to an understanding of a world beyond our perception.

Frommer's Algonquin Provincial Park

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Warren, Jeff, PUBLISHER: CDG Books Canada, Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket. All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation...in an easy-to-carry size— and at an unbeatable price Your Complete Guide to Algonquin Provincial Park: The best strategies for seeing this amazing park, whether you have a full week or just a few hoursGreat places to stay: scenic campgrounds, family-friendly motels, and backcountry lodgesThe best hikes: from easy walks to thrilling trails— plus canoe routes, fishing trips, and moreDetailed, accurate maps, plus a fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot fox, moose, wildflowers, and more.

The Novels of Mrs. Aphra Behn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Behn, Aphra, PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, Contents--The Royal Slave; The Fair Jilt; The Nun; Agnes de Castro; The Lover's Watch; The Case for the Watch; The Lady's Looking-Glass to Dress Herself By; The Lucky Mistake; The Court of the King of Bantam; The Adventure of the Black Lady.

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