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The Queen: 101 Reasons to Celebrate Her Majesty

by H. Sutcliffe, E. Dunne ...

Updated to mark her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen: 101 Reasons to Celebrate Her Majesty is a collection of all the things that make Elizabeth II a national treasure, from the profound impact she has had on 21st-century politics, to her superhuman ability to keep on waving and her fabulous collection of headscarves.Did you know that she has established a whole new dog breed, the dorgi, a cross ... Read more

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Updated to mark her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen: 101 Reasons to Celebrate Her Majesty is a collection of all the things that make Elizabeth II a national treasure, from the profound impact she has had on 21st-century politics, to her superhuman ability to keep on waving and her fabulous collection of headscarves.Did you know that she has established a whole new dog breed, the dorgi, a cross
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Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea

Journeys Through Ancient Literature

by Emily Wilson ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"An enthralling and profoundly relevant book." —Salman Rushdie"I adored reading these joyful, illuminating, and engrossing journeys through ancient literature." —Madeline MillerMost Anticipated Books of Fall: Goodreads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus ReviewsFrom the most celebrated translator of our time comes a visionary exploration of how translation reshapes and ... Read more

$13.69 USD

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"An enthralling and profoundly relevant book." —Salman Rushdie"I adored reading these joyful, illuminating, and engrossing journeys through ancient literature." —Madeline MillerMost Anticipated Books of Fall: Goodreads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus ReviewsFrom the most celebrated translator of our time comes a visionary exploration of how translation reshapes and
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Sidewalk Nation

The Life and Law of America's Most Overlooked Resource

by Michael Pollack ...

An illuminating ramble along the American sidewalk: routinely unnoticed, yet central to daily life, neighborhood vitality, and significant legal controversies.Public infrastructure is as essential to our communities as it is easily overlooked. A case in point is the humble sidewalk: constantly taken for granted, yet linked to nearly every pressing issue of local governance in urban, suburban, and ... Read more

$28.69 USD

An illuminating ramble along the American sidewalk: routinely unnoticed, yet central to daily life, neighborhood vitality, and significant legal controversies.Public infrastructure is as essential to our communities as it is easily overlooked. A case in point is the humble sidewalk: constantly taken for granted, yet linked to nearly every pressing issue of local governance in urban, suburban, and
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Learning Sequences in Music

A Contemporary Music Learning Theory (2012 Edition)

by Edwin E. Gordon ...

Learning Sequences in Music: Skill, Content, and Patterns is a milestone in music education. This book is perhaps the most provocative exploration ever written of how we learn music, from infancy to adulthood, and what we should do to teach music more effectively. Revised, expanded, and completely rewritten for this eighth and final edition, Professor Edwin E. Gordon's continued research reaffirms ... Read more

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Learning Sequences in Music: Skill, Content, and Patterns is a milestone in music education. This book is perhaps the most provocative exploration ever written of how we learn music, from infancy to adulthood, and what we should do to teach music more effectively. Revised, expanded, and completely rewritten for this eighth and final edition, Professor Edwin E. Gordon's continued research reaffirms
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Collins Arabic Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Series series Collins Gem
Sound and speak like a native. Your ideal companion for practising pronunciation, listening and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when in Arabic-speaking countries.In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins ... Read more

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Sound and speak like a native. Your ideal companion for practising pronunciation, listening and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when in Arabic-speaking countries.In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins
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Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation

On the Social and Psychic Lives of Asian Americans

by David L. Eng, Shinhee Han ...

In Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation critic David L. Eng and psychotherapist Shinhee Han draw on case histories from the mid-1990s to the present to explore the social and psychic predicaments of Asian American young adults from Generation X to Generation Y. Combining critical race theory with several strands of psychoanalytic thought, they develop the concepts of racial melancholia and ... Read more

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In Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation critic David L. Eng and psychotherapist Shinhee Han draw on case histories from the mid-1990s to the present to explore the social and psychic predicaments of Asian American young adults from Generation X to Generation Y. Combining critical race theory with several strands of psychoanalytic thought, they develop the concepts of racial melancholia and
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The Witch-Crafting Handbook

Magical Projects and Recipes for You and Your Home

by Helena Garcia ...

Over 70 projects for stylish witches to make at home.Wicked Baker, Helena Garcia, is back with a new book to help you witch-craft your way to a more magical life, with creative projects for you and your home.Inspired by ancient folklore and all things mystical, Helena offers remedies for your apothecary using foraged ingredients and age-old formulae; fashion accessories for your witch's wardrobe; ... Read more

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Over 70 projects for stylish witches to make at home.Wicked Baker, Helena Garcia, is back with a new book to help you witch-craft your way to a more magical life, with creative projects for you and your home.Inspired by ancient folklore and all things mystical, Helena offers remedies for your apothecary using foraged ingredients and age-old formulae; fashion accessories for your witch's wardrobe;
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Nevada's Virginia & Truckee Railroad

by Stephen E. Drew ...

Series series Images of Rail
The Virginia & Truckee is the most famous short line railroad in American history. Brainchild of William Sharon and the Bank of California, the V&T hauled the silver and gold ore, the cordwood, and the mining timbers that made the 1870s �Big Bonanza� a reality. From the state capital at Carson City, V&T rails stretched 66 miles to Virginia City, Reno, and Minden, Nevada. Serving the transportation ... Read more

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The Virginia & Truckee is the most famous short line railroad in American history. Brainchild of William Sharon and the Bank of California, the V&T hauled the silver and gold ore, the cordwood, and the mining timbers that made the 1870s �Big Bonanza� a reality. From the state capital at Carson City, V&T rails stretched 66 miles to Virginia City, Reno, and Minden, Nevada. Serving the transportation
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Thinking Welsh

Signposts on the Road to Fluency

by Gareth King ...

Thinking Welsh focuses on how common English words, phrases and constructions map onto Welsh, and highlights the key areas of difference and difficulty in these mapping operations.150 English words and grammatical and communicative concepts are listed alphabetically, explained in clear and accessible language, and given ample exemplification to illustrate their meaning and use. All instances of ... Read more

$54.99 USD

Thinking Welsh focuses on how common English words, phrases and constructions map onto Welsh, and highlights the key areas of difference and difficulty in these mapping operations.150 English words and grammatical and communicative concepts are listed alphabetically, explained in clear and accessible language, and given ample exemplification to illustrate their meaning and use. All instances of
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Letters to a Young Teacher

by Jonathan Kozol ...

“This remarkable book is a testament to teachers who not only respect and advocate for children on a daily basis but who are the necessary guardians of the spirit. Every citizen who cares about the future of our children ought to read this.”—Eric Carle, author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other classic works for children“Kozol’s love for his students is as joyful and genuine as his critiques ... Read more

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“This remarkable book is a testament to teachers who not only respect and advocate for children on a daily basis but who are the necessary guardians of the spirit. Every citizen who cares about the future of our children ought to read this.”—Eric Carle, author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other classic works for children“Kozol’s love for his students is as joyful and genuine as his critiques
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Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

by Anne Lamott ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.”
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Book Was There

Reading in Electronic Times

by Andrew Piper ...

Andrew Piper grew up liking books and loving computers. While occasionally burying his nose in books, he was going to computer camp, programming his Radio Shack TRS-80, and playing Pong. His eventual love of reading made him a historian of the book and a connoisseur of print, but as a card-carrying member of the first digital generation—and the father of two digital natives—he understands that we ... Read more

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Andrew Piper grew up liking books and loving computers. While occasionally burying his nose in books, he was going to computer camp, programming his Radio Shack TRS-80, and playing Pong. His eventual love of reading made him a historian of the book and a connoisseur of print, but as a card-carrying member of the first digital generation—and the father of two digital natives—he understands that we
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The Greatest Railroad Story Ever Told

Henry Flagler & the Florida East Coast Railway's Key West Extension

by Seth H. Bramson ...

All aboard for the history of one of the most audacious and innovative railroad engineering feats in history from the celebrated Floridian author.Although several people had considered constructing a railroad to Key West beginning in the early 1800s, it took a bold industrialist with unparalleled vision to make it happen. In 1902, Henry Flagler made the decision to extend the Florida East Coast ... Read more

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All aboard for the history of one of the most audacious and innovative railroad engineering feats in history from the celebrated Floridian author.Although several people had considered constructing a railroad to Key West beginning in the early 1800s, it took a bold industrialist with unparalleled vision to make it happen. In 1902, Henry Flagler made the decision to extend the Florida East Coast
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¿Cómo curar la eyaculación precoz?

by Leonardo Cárdenas López ...

Haz llegado al lugar indicado, gracias a este libro descubrirás "la cura permanente" a la eyaculación precoz pues en primer lugar te hare entender que te ha llevado a tener este problema, y a partir de ahí te brindare el tratamiento psicológico y tratamiento físico probado en pacientes de todas partes del mundo con resultados rápidos y 100% satisfactorios así podrás mejorar tu vida de pareja y tu ... Read more

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Haz llegado al lugar indicado, gracias a este libro descubrirás "la cura permanente" a la eyaculación precoz pues en primer lugar te hare entender que te ha llevado a tener este problema, y a partir de ahí te brindare el tratamiento psicológico y tratamiento físico probado en pacientes de todas partes del mundo con resultados rápidos y 100% satisfactorios así podrás mejorar tu vida de pareja y tu
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The Joel Osteen Handbook - Everything You Need To Know About Joel Osteen

by Samuel Wolf ...

This book is your ultimate Joel Osteen resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Joel Osteen's whole picture right away. Get countless Joel Osteen facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Joel Osteen Handbook is the ... Read more

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This book is your ultimate Joel Osteen resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Joel Osteen's whole picture right away. Get countless Joel Osteen facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Joel Osteen Handbook is the
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Essayism

On Form, Feeling, and Nonfiction

by Brian Dillon ...

A compelling ode to the essay form and the great essaysists themselves, from Montaigne to Woolf to Sontag.Essayism is a book about essays and essayists, a study of melancholy and depression, a love letter to belle-lettrists, and an account of the indispensable lifelines of reading and writing. Brian Dillon’s style incorporates diverse features of the essay. By turns agglomerative, associative, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

A compelling ode to the essay form and the great essaysists themselves, from Montaigne to Woolf to Sontag.Essayism is a book about essays and essayists, a study of melancholy and depression, a love letter to belle-lettrists, and an account of the indispensable lifelines of reading and writing. Brian Dillon’s style incorporates diverse features of the essay. By turns agglomerative, associative,
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Us History: From Colonial America To The New Century. Presidents Of The United States, Maps, Constitutional Documents And More (Mobi History)

by MobileReference ...

This guide is based on the College Entrance Examination Board test in Advanced Placement United States History. The guide covers what most U.S. history students study in high school and college. Audience Intended for everyone interested in U.S. History, particularly high school and college students.FEATURES:-Fully illustrated. -Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases. -Add ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This guide is based on the College Entrance Examination Board test in Advanced Placement United States History. The guide covers what most U.S. history students study in high school and college. Audience Intended for everyone interested in U.S. History, particularly high school and college students.FEATURES:-Fully illustrated. -Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases. -Add
... Read more
Indie Author Magazine Featuring Theodora Taylor: PerfectIT Editing Software, AI Editing with Sudowrite, Universal Fantasy

Indie Author Magazine, #28

by Chelle Honiker, Alice Briggs ...

Series Book 28 - Indie Author Magazine
Dive into the world of editing and perfect your craft with this month's issue of Indie Author Magazine. In an industry constantly evolving, we bring you the tools and strategies to help enhance your work and reach your readers more effectively.Immerse yourself in these key articles:✓ Corner the Market: Amazon Attribution Links Remove the Guesswork from Your Ad Campaign by Steve Higgs✓ Ready for ... Read more

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Dive into the world of editing and perfect your craft with this month's issue of Indie Author Magazine. In an industry constantly evolving, we bring you the tools and strategies to help enhance your work and reach your readers more effectively.Immerse yourself in these key articles:✓ Corner the Market: Amazon Attribution Links Remove the Guesswork from Your Ad Campaign by Steve Higgs✓ Ready for
... Read more
Sixty Million Frenchmen Can't be Wrong

by Jean-Benoit Nadeau ...

The French drink, smoke and eat more fat than anyone in the world, yet they live longer and have fewer heart problems than the English and the Americans. They work 35-hour weeks and take seven weeks' paid holiday each year, yet they are the world's fourth-biggest economic power.So how do they do it? From a distance modern France looks like a riddle. It is both rigidly authoritarian, yet incredibly ... Read more

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The French drink, smoke and eat more fat than anyone in the world, yet they live longer and have fewer heart problems than the English and the Americans. They work 35-hour weeks and take seven weeks' paid holiday each year, yet they are the world's fourth-biggest economic power.So how do they do it? From a distance modern France looks like a riddle. It is both rigidly authoritarian, yet incredibly
... Read more
Short Stories in French for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn French the fun way!

by Olly Richards, Richard Simcott ...

Series series Readers
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for beginner to intermediate level language learners, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight stories will ... Read more

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"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for beginner to intermediate level language learners, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight stories will
... Read more
Tips on WRITING DIALOGUE

by Julie Hyzy ...

This short, ten-page, article derived from bestselling author Julie Hyzy's popular presentation on writing dialogue, is available now. New and seasoned authors have paid up to $50 to hear Julie's tips on how to make your character's conversations zing. If you're interested in crafting dialogue that is both realistic and snappy, don't pass this up.Better cover coming soon! ... Read more

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This short, ten-page, article derived from bestselling author Julie Hyzy's popular presentation on writing dialogue, is available now. New and seasoned authors have paid up to $50 to hear Julie's tips on how to make your character's conversations zing. If you're interested in crafting dialogue that is both realistic and snappy, don't pass this up.Better cover coming soon!
... Read more
John W. Barriger III

Railroad Legend

by H. Roger Grant ...

Series series Railroads Past and Present
"Readers will find in his biography an extraordinary tale of the travails of twentieth-century railroading through the career of this one man." — The Annals of IowaAfter graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, John W. Barriger III (1899–1976) started his career on the Pennsylvania Railroad as a rodman, shop hand, and then assistant yardmaster. His enthusiasm, tenacity, and ... Read more

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"Readers will find in his biography an extraordinary tale of the travails of twentieth-century railroading through the career of this one man." — The Annals of IowaAfter graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, John W. Barriger III (1899–1976) started his career on the Pennsylvania Railroad as a rodman, shop hand, and then assistant yardmaster. His enthusiasm, tenacity, and
... Read more
Rituals for Virtual Meetings

Creative Ways to Engage People and Strengthen Relationships

by Kursat Ozenc, Glenn Fajardo ...

Do your virtual meetings feel like a drag? Learn how to use rituals to build trust, increase engagement, and spark creativity.We rely on virtual meetings now more than ever. However, they can often feel awkward, monotonous, and frustrating. If you’re not thrilled with your virtual meetings, rituals can help your group break through to better results by providing structures that unlock freedom. ... Read more

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Do your virtual meetings feel like a drag? Learn how to use rituals to build trust, increase engagement, and spark creativity.We rely on virtual meetings now more than ever. However, they can often feel awkward, monotonous, and frustrating. If you’re not thrilled with your virtual meetings, rituals can help your group break through to better results by providing structures that unlock freedom.
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From the Cradle to The Grave

Chronicles of a Criminalized Class

by Gerald Prince Miller ...

On a quiet day in Queens in 1973, the life of a ten-year-old African American child was violently cut short by a New York City police officer. That single tragedy became a turning point in the life of a young boy growing up on the same streets-Gerald "Prince" Miller-propelling him from childhood into a world marked by confusion, defiance, and a deep mistrust of authority.In From the Cradle to the ... Read more

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On a quiet day in Queens in 1973, the life of a ten-year-old African American child was violently cut short by a New York City police officer. That single tragedy became a turning point in the life of a young boy growing up on the same streets-Gerald "Prince" Miller-propelling him from childhood into a world marked by confusion, defiance, and a deep mistrust of authority.In From the Cradle to the
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