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He's been charged with possession before, but never like this. Jack McCoy was a thief and a liar. Then he died. Margaret Chen transported souls for the biggest afterlife collection company in North America. Then she met Jack. Possession isn't really supposed to be...

Since the beginning of the twentieth century, communities in the Downriver region of the Detroit River have forged an enduring claim to the well-being of waterways that are central to where they live, work, and play. Lisa M. Fine examines important moments in the...

Reborn as floor staff in a dungeon, Aine and Nacht are stuck mopping up after unruly monsters and inconsiderate adventurers day in and day out. The two's efforts have successfully given their friendly workplace a murderous reputation, but with the labyrinth's challengers starting to...

When a couple full of excitement learns their daughter might be autistic, some of their feelings start to change. Even if they know all this means is that she'll develop a little more slowly than other children, it's not easy to watch the future...

Drawing on themes from Africa Yearbook chapters on Madagascar, this book charts the country's journey through some of its most turbulent years. Democracy, marked by uneven progress, has weathered repeated elections, an unconstitutional government overthrow, rising social movements, and shifting domestic and international alliances....

Join Gemma and Torin on an exciting adventure into the world of the Disney Parks attraction Tiana's Bayou Adventure in this chapter book by New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson! Brother and sister duo, Gemma and Torin, have been keeping a secret--they found...

A dangerous cult leader, days away from execution, reveals he is the famous author behind a bestselling series. With his death, the final, unpublished manuscript--and the crucial evidence it contains--will never see the light of day. In the tradition of Stephen King, this multi-POV,...

In this spellbinding Southern Gothic novel, three women weave together old Southern folklore and magic to fight sexism and educational discrimination in post-Civil War Alabama, perfect for fans of Hester Fox and Louisa Morgan. When Lucille, Catherine, and Victoria are invited to participate in...

In this off-beat thriller set in pandemic-era Eastern Europe a musician must go on the lam as he's chased by fascist operatives, a story that is as much a classic escape caper as it is a chilling indictment of modern-day authoritarianism. Yuri Andrukhovych's Radio...

An action-packed adventure based on the popular video game, Honkai Impact 3rd: Second Eruption! With the clock on Sirin's ultimatum ticking down, Welt and Siegfried join forces to take the battle directly to her -- on the Moon. With the fate of the entire...

Whether you want to explore Edinburgh, sip Scottish whisky, or hike the Highlands, the local Fodor's travel experts in Scotland are here to help! Fodor's Essential Scotland guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning...

Whether you want to surf in Manuel Antonio, zip-line through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, or hike around Arenal Volcano, the local Fodor's travel experts in Costa Rica are here to help! Fodor's Essential Costa Rica guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and...

Whether you want to eat and drink on Bourbon Street, celebrate Mardi Gras, or listen to jazz on Frenchmen Street, the local Fodor's travel experts in New Orleans are here to help! Fodor's New Orleans guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and...

Author: Blake KarringtonISBN-13: 9798390855249Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/23/2023Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.35d

Membrane Technologies for Biohydrogen Production and Purification: Current Trends and Future Developments in Bio-Membranes focuses on the introduction, analysis, and application of membrane technologies for biohydrogen production, purification, storage, and transport. The book provides comprehensive coverage of emerging membrane-based technologies for the production and...

Author: India CooperISBN-10: 1088195466ISBN-13: 9781088195468Publisher: India CooperLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/24/2023Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.29d

In Mother Hunger, therapist Kelly McDaniel revealed how the loss of maternal nurturance, protection, and guidance shapes women's self-worth and relationships, and offered a compassionate roadmap to healing. Now expanded with new insights on men and Mother Hunger, first-born daughters, and parenting while recovering...

From one of the most influential officeholders in Texas and power brokers in Washington over the last seventy years, lifetime Democrat Ben Barnes, an intimate and unexpected look behind the corridors of power. Ben Barnes started out as a whistleblower. He was only nineteen...

Chaim Frydman survived the Holocaust. He was the only Frydman who did. In Sole Survivor, architect and academic Avi Friedman travels to Europe to trace his father's journey through the Holocaust and find his family's genesis. He visits the homes, factories, and synagogues in...

Author: Robert DosienISBN-10: 0570015324ISBN-13: 9780570015321Publisher: Concordia Publishing HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/08/2012Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.20d

Whether you want to ski in the shadow of the Matterhorn, try fondue in Gruyères, or hike in Lauterbrunnen Valley, the local Fodor's travel experts in Switzerland are here to help! Fodor's Essential Switzerland guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything...

Whether you want to explore Chichén Itzá, relax on Cabo's beaches, or hike through Copper Canyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in Mexico are here to help! Fodor's Essential Mexico guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to...

Whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, go designer shopping in Milan, or hike the Cinque Terre, the local Fodor's travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor's Essential Italy 2027 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Japan.Discover Japan's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hitting the slopes of Niseko, Asia's top ski...

Kaoru's paranormal property problems keep piling up as she recruits wayward spirits for her haunted apartment complex (whether they like it or not!). But a new arrival threatens to raise the stakes... The ghostly gang is growing! Life at Ghost Mansion has never been...

Up to 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys face childhood sexual abuse - yet most don't know how to speak up. Your child's safety is priceless and this book is the first step. Good Touch - Bad Touch is an easy-to-read,...

Author: Calvin RutstrumISBN-10: 0816640637ISBN-13: 9780816640638Publisher: University of Minnesota PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/27/2002Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 8.24h x 5.52w x 0.43d

Oscar Wilde's famous quip 'All art is quite useless' might not be as outrageous or demonstrably false as is often supposed. No-one denies that much art begins life with practical aims in mind: religious, moral, political, propagandistic, or the aggrandising of its subjects. But...

This innovative volume is the first systematic study of civil society elites in Southeast Asia (and indeed anywhere in the world). Spanning two previously separate areas of research - civil society and elites - it sheds new light on power inequalities within and beyond...

Rival companies TerraLuna and MoonCorp have been competing for the first vacation destination on the lunar surface, with TerraLuna well in the lead. After an accident damages TerraLuna, MoonCorp CEO Stan Duncan makes a bold move to start construction of their resort using technologies...

Ranging from the mass culture critics to postcolonial and queer theory, this reader is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the main theoretical approaches within film studies. It provides students with an opportunity to engage with primary sources in the form of extracts from...

Author: John D. Cumming, Kristie HendersonISBN-10: 1957917431ISBN-13: 9781957917436Publisher: Glass Spider PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2024Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d

Clémentine Mélois is a writer, artist, and member of Oulipo. Her first published work, Cent titres (2014), is a cult classic. She has gone on to subvert children's literature and - more recently - the photo-story genre. Sinon j'oublie (2017) - Otherwise I Forget...

Welcome to our book, "The Magic of Words." The human mind and soul possess an extraordinary ability to align with your thoughts and the vibrations emitted by spoken words. By consciously choosing to speak and think positively, you can attract similar positive energies from...

The best personal essays from a contested region, from Belt Publishing's ten years as a press.Everyone has an opinion on the Rust Belt--whether it's the "real America" or a place that no longer exists called by a name that has long outlived its usefulness,...

First published as only parts of her life, this book brings together the full life story of the woman known as Annie O'Sullivan. Horribly abused at the hand of her father, it is a collection of essays that graphically recount memories of her life...

This is a comprehensive reference guide to the cooking ingredients of the world. From the everyday to the exotic, every category of foodstuff is explored including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds; fish and shellfish; meat, poultry and game; eggs, cheese and dairy; and storecupboard...

From gladiators to emperorsDive into the heart of the Roman Empire like never before! "100 Amazing Facts about Ancient Rome" is much more than just a history book. It's an epic journey, an adventure through time that brings to life a civilization that shaped...

Dive into the heart of the Viking epic like never before! "100 Incredible Facts about the Vikings" is much more than just a collection of information. This is a fascinating odyssey through time, rediscovering a famous, often misunderstood people and their indelible impact on...

No matter where you are on life's journey, I am certain there are a few things each of our lives have in common. Every life's journey includes people and experiences. People and experiences help to create memories. We can either keep those memories stored...

CIA agents are being systematically hunted and eliminated throughout Europe as they close in on the identity of the Iranian-linked group tied to nuclear terrorism against America's vulnerable water infrastructure. America's water supplies have been used as a weapon of war. As Washington marches...

As the author, I truly hope readers remember that a fathers' love is more than one can imagine and that no matter how things turn out, a father will always be the beacon of light waiting for their daughters to come home. In this...

An emphasis on education has long been a salient feature of the Jewish experience. The pervasive presence of schools and teachers, books and libraries, and youth movements, even in an environment as tumultuous as that of nineteenth- and twentieth-century eastern Europe, is clear from...

Immerse yourself in the mysteries of ancient Greece with "100 Amazing Facts about Greek Mythology"! Greek mythology has never been so exciting! With 100 Amazing Facts about Greek Mythology, embark on a memorable journey through the fascinating stories and immortal legends that have shaped...

This lively and stimulating resource book for students of cultural studies traces the formation of the field in Britain and its subsequent development internationally. Classic statements of culturalist, semiological, and postmodernist perspectives are contrasted with less familiar material illustrating the impact of feminism and...

This volume focuses on the migration and acculturation of images in Jewish culture and how that reflects intercultural exchange. Gender aspects of Jewish art are also highlighted, as is the role of images in interreligious encounters. Other topics covered include the history, codicology, and...

Embark on a literary journey with a collection of 12 mesmerizing short stories that weave together fantasy, modern-day dilemmas, and futuristic adventures, all while placing Islam and Muslims at the heart of each narrative. In "The Beast of the White Days," a shaykh grapples...

Jacob Burckhardt (1818-1897) was one of the first great historians of culture and art. In his manuscript on the genres of Italian Renaissance painting-still unpublished in the original German and published here in English for the first time-Burckhardt assayed a transformative approach to the...

Drawn from Aelfric's Old English Lives of the Saints, this is an edition of the lives of the little-known virgin spouses: Julian and Basilissa, Cecilia and Valerian, and Chrysanthus and Daria. As well as the Old English original texts, it provides the reader with...

This book is not a biography of Margaret Thatcher. It is a study of how her reputation in both the domestic and international sphere was constructed by Thatcher and others over the course of her career. Notably, this is the first scholarly treatment to...