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The Childhood of Jesus: The Unknown Years - Paperback

$44.80

by Emil Bock (Author)An account of the two Jesus children whose destinies would come together at the temple in Jerusalem, and of the remainder of Jesus' childhood up until his baptism. The gospel accounts of the birth and childhood of Jesus have puzzling discrepancies and contradictions. In particular, Matthew and Luke give different versions of the genealogy and birth of Jesus, and of the events that follow. A long forgotten tradition held that there were, in fact, two families and two Jesus children whose destinies would come together: one from the kingly line of Solomon, and the other from the priestly line of Nathan. There are various apocryphal texts, as well as works of art, in whic...

The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness: Five Steps to Help Kids Create and Sustain Lifelong Joy - Paperback

$18.43

by Edward M. Hallowell (Author)Here, at last, is a book brimming with the good news of raising children--the basic reassuring news about happiness and unconditional love, about enduring family connections and kids who grow up right. Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., father of three and a clinical psychiatrist, has thought long and hard about what makes children feel good about themselves and the world they live in. Now, in The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, Dr. Hallowell shares his findings with all of us who care about children. As Dr. Hallowell argues, we don't need statistical studies or complicated expert opinions to raise children. What we do need is love, wonder, and the confidence to...

The Childhood Trauma Recovery Workbook for Adults: Interactive Exercises, Therapeutic Prompts, and Cbt/Dbt Strategies for Dealing with Depression, Anx - Paperback

$18.19

by Norman J. Fried (Author), Nathan Spiteri (Author)Overcome the psychological and physiological effects of childhood trauma with this easy-to-use workbook of CBT- and DBT-based exercises and techniques. The ideal upbringing for any child prioritizes unconditional love and protection above all else. To these healthy children, our world is a fair place full of benevolence and wonder. However, for those who were raised in unhealthy environments or forced into damaging situations, this belief may have been warped or shattered entirely, leading to the adoption of a negative worldview that has stayed with them all their lives. As adults, it can be difficult to heal from this trauma. It is no...

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by Edibooks (Editor), Edith Wharton (Author)A bestseller when it was first published, The Children is a comic, bittersweet novel about the misadventures of a bachelor and a band of precocious children. The seven Wheater children, stepbrothers and stepsisters grown weary of being shuttled from parent to parent are eager for their parents' latest reconciliation to last. A chance meeting between the children and the solitary 46-year old Martin Boyne leads to a series of unforgettable encounters. Number of Pages: 274 Dimensions: 0.58 x 9 x 6 IN

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by W. S. Walton (Author)Twenty-five hundred years ago a small Mediterranean community defended itself from an invasion by the most powerful empire in the world and won a singular victory of arms for themselves and for a civic idea. The community was Athens; the victory was at Marathon, and the civic idea was democracy. The struggle was not over. War and civic struggles continued for the following generation of Athenians. This is their story and the next chapter of democracy. Number of Pages: 328 Dimensions: 0.88 x 9 x 6 IN

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by Anonymous (Author)A classic Gothic novel by Regina Maria Roche, first published in 1796. The story centers around the romantic trials of Amanda Fitzalan, who is raised as an orphan in a wealthy Catholic family. Roche's work has been hailed as an early feminist novel and a precursor to Jane Austen's work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholar...

The Children of the Chapel and the First Christmas - Paperback

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by E. G. Enga (Author)When Miriam, Joseph, John Paul and Zelie Langford find a secret door in their parish church, they immediately go to explore. Upon opening the magical door, they realize that it doesn't lead to just any room- it leads to a mysterious chapel full of ancient relics. When the chapel leads them on a mystical journey to the Holy Land that separates the siblings, will they ever find each other? And will they ever make it back home? Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.27 x 8 x 5 IN

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by Elfriede Jelinek (Author), Gitta Honegger (Translator)The magnum opus of 2004 Nobel laureate Elfriede Jelinek--a spectral journey through the catastrophic history embedded in the landscape of Austria "The surface of [Jelinek's] prose cracks and bursts . . . fissured by phantasmagorical description, gallows humor, multilingual puns, and scouring sarcasm. . . . Jelinek's novel is finally . . . a furious accumulation of lost moments and possible outcomes, an enormous, spectral kaleidoscope erected before the unfathomable."--Dustin Illingworth, Washington Post The Alpenrose is a mountain resort nestled in Austria's scenic landscape among historic churches and castles. It is a vacation idy...

The Children of the New Forest - Hardcover

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by Captain Marryat (Author), Hardy Paul (Illustrator)When Jacob Armitage, a local verderer, hears that Parliamentary soldiers looking for King Charles I are planning to burn down the home of the Beverley orphans he saves the children and rears them as his own grandchildren in a small cottage in the woods. But can aristocratic children, used to being served, learn to survive as simple foresters?This story was one of the first historical novels written for younger readers and has endured until today. Its classic themes of chivalry and bravery and the examples the children set are sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.This edition features the gorgeous illustrations of Paul hardy through...

The Children of the New Forest - Paperback

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by Frederick Marryat (Author)The Children of the New Forest by Frederick Marryat. The Children of the New Forest is a children's novel published in 1847 by Frederick Marryat. It is set in the time of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. The story follows the fortunes of the four Beverley children who are orphaned during the war, and hide from their Roundhead oppressors in the shelter of the New Forest where they learn to live off the land. The story begins in 1647 when King Charles I has been defeated in the civil war and has fled from London towards the New Forest. Parliamentary soldiers have been sent to search the forest and decide to burn Arnwood, the house of Colonel Beverley,...

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by Jacob a. Riis (Author)The Children of the Poor By Jacob A. Riis Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.23 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN

The Children of This Madness - Paperback

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by Gemini Wahhaj (Author)In The Children of this Madness, Gemini Wahhaj pens a complex tale of modern Bengalis, one that illuminates the recent histories not only of Bangladesh, but America and Iraq. Told in multiple voices over successive eras, this is the story of Nasir Uddin and his daughter Beena, and the intersection of their distant, vastly different lives.As the US war in Iraq plays out a world away, and Beena struggles to belong to Houston's tony Bengali American community-many of whom serve the same corporate masters she sees destroying Iraq-recently widowed engineering professor Nasir Uddin journeys to America not only to see Beena and her new husband but the many former student...

The Children of Wasafa: A Message to Gang Bangers - Paperback

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by Jacqueline Pitts (Author)The Children of Wasafa: A Message to Gang Bangers, addresses the problem of gang violence in the African American community by using historical facts, archaeology and fiction to illustrate commonality. That is, who we think is our enemy or inconsequential to us, may be our relative. An embellished Chokwe symbol created by an Angolan man named Wasafa during the 17th Century reunites his diasporic descendants who happen to be members of rival street gangs in the year 2010 on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York.Author BiographyJacqueline Pitts is a retired New York City Department of Correction, Assistant Deputy Warden. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree i...

The Children's Book of the Future - Hardcover

$16.30

by Lavie Tidhar (Author), Richard Watson (Author), Cinthya Alvarez (Illustrator)An illustrated, imaginative exploration of future technology and science for children that carries a message of hope and optimism. This narrative non-fiction book offers an inclusive and hopeful vision of the future for children aged 7-9, taking inspiration from the latest scientific research. This highly illustrated book makes complex ideas more accessible and shows the exciting futures that could be ahead. There are eighteen stories that each take inspiration from current research and present engaging, optimistic futures that could result from real-world science, with insets delving into how that science w...

The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching: Tips for Spotting Nature Outdoors - Hardcover

$12.46

by Dan Rouse (Author), Abby Cook (Illustrator)A fun, engaging wildlife-watching book for kids, full of information, tips and craft craft activities to attract and help your outdoor friends.Make a difference to the local wildlife with hands-on activities, wonderful ideas and useful tips in this informative wildlife book for children aged 5-9. Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this engaging introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching celebrates local wildlife and allows children to get up-close to nature in a safe and responsible...

The Children's Bread: Discovering God's Will to Heal - Paperback

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by Luke Brugger (Author)"May I never forget the good things He does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases." King DavidAre you missing out on benefits that belong to you?In "The Children's Bread," Luke Brugger unlocks the profound truth that healing is not an optional extra, but a foundational basic provision for every believer in Jesus Christ.Through practical teachings and insightful revelations, Luke Brugger prepares you to receive what God's Word says already belongs to you. Learn how you can walk in divine health and experience the goodness of God as a powerful reality in your life.About the AuthorLuke Brugger is married to his best friend, Beth, and the proud fat...

The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy - Paperback

$10.21

by Padraic Colum (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the bo...

The Children's Hour And Other Poems: Paul Revere's Ride And Other Poems (1894) - Paperback

$33.22

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 196 Dimensions: 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN

The Children's Tabernacle: Hand-Work and Heart-Work - Paperback

$15.06

by A. L. O. E. (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We havent used any OCR or photocopy to produce this book. The whole book has been typeset again to produce it without any errors or poor pictures and errant marks. Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.29 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN

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by Aaron Zenz (Author), Aaron Zenz (Illustrator)A chimp's big sneeze wreaks hilarious havoc in this delightful companion book to the Amazon bestseller The Hiccupotamus.A chimpanzee and a kinkajou took a walk one day through the wild. The kinkajou spotted buttercups, so he plucked them up and smiled. But when the chimp takes a big sniff of those buttercups...Ahhh-CHOO! The giant ChimpanSNEEZE sends the kinkajou flying, causing a chain of disasters for all their animal buddies. Can the kinkajou find his way back to his chimpanzee friend?Author-illustrator Aaron Zenz has done it again with this zany, rhyming read-aloud that's perfect for family story time.Revised edition: This edition of The...

The China Firm: American Elites and the Making of British Colonial Society - Paperback

$56.00

by Thomas Larkin (Author)What roles did Americans play in the expanding global empires of the nineteenth century? Thomas M. Larkin examines the Hong Kong-based Augustine Heard & Company, the most prominent American trading firm in treaty-port China, to explore the ways American elites at once made and were made by British colonial society. Following the Heard brothers throughout their firm's rise and decline, The China Firm reveals how nineteenth-century China's American elite adapted to colonial culture, helped entrench social and racial hierarchies, and exploited the British imperial project for their own profit as they became increasingly invested in its political affairs and comme...

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by Ian Buruma (Author)From Shanghai before and during the Second World War to U.S. occupied Tokyo, and, finally, to the Middle East in the early 1970s, Ian Buruma's masterful novel about the intoxicating power of collective fantasy follows three star-struck men driven to extraordinary acts by their devotion to the same legendary woman. A beautiful Japanese girl born in Manchuria, Yamaguchi Yoshiko is known as Ri Koran in Japan, Li Xianglan in China, and Shirley Yamaguchi in the U.S., and her past is a closely guarded secret. In Buruma's reimagining of the life of Yamaguchi Yoshiko, a Japanese girl torn between patriotism for her parents? homeland, worldly ambition, and sympathy for the Ch...

The China Price: The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage - Paperback

$24.58

by Alexandra Harney (Author)In this landmark work of investigative reporting, former Financial Times correspondent Alexandra Harney uncovers a story of immense significance to us all: how China's factory economy gains a competitive edge by selling out its workers, environment, and future. Harney's firsthand reporting brings us face-to-face with a world in which intense pricing pressure from Western companies combines with ubiquitous corruption and a lack of transparency to exact a staggering toll in human misery and environmental damage. This eye-opening expose offers, for the first time, an intimate look at the defining business story of our time.Author BiographyAlexandra Harney was a re...

The China White Paper: August 1949 - Paperback

$72.80

by Lyman P. Van Slyke (Author)A Stanford University Press classic. Number of Pages: 1124 Dimensions: 2 x 8.5 x 5.6 IN

$15.34

by Peter Storm (Author)The offer of a job over the closed winter season, taking care of The Chine, seemed the perfect escape Justyna needed. Leaving a violent breakup, this was the chance to start again, save money and distance herself from her past. She accepted the offer without hesitation, unaware that The Chine hid a dark, historic evil; one so sinister that the Church helped the estate owners hide for generations. Justyna soon made herself at home. Alone, she found solace in the free bar, helping her forget her violent past, her stupor making her oblivious to the disturbing events unfolding around her. Soon she became uneasy. Feeling she was not alone, she ventured out. She met Steve...

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by John Mariotti (Author)When Jim Martini goes back to his WV hometown to see why its major employer failed suddenly he finds more than a failed company. He risks his life, finds a lost love, and stumbles into an international conspiracy. A Chinese revolutionary group is using viruses, hacking, malware and cyber-technology to over-throw its own government and attempt to control the US--by shutting down all forms of computers and communications--all at once. Suddenly nothing works-communications are "silenced". The US is preoccupied fighting global terrorism, so it's up to Jim, hometown friends and a small team of CIA, FBI, and NSA agents to overcome this devastating threat and stop The Ch...

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by Kathryn Ma (Author)Anne Tyler meets Jade Chang in this buoyant, good-hearted, and sharply written novel about a blithely optimistic immigrant with big dreams, dire prospects, and a fractured extended family in need of his help--even if they don't know it yet "Ma's iteration of the young migrant story is imbued with inherent optimism."--New York Times Book Review Eighteen-year-old Shelley, born into a much-despised branch of the Zheng family in Yunnan Province and living in the shadow of his widowed father's grief, dreams of bigger things. Buoyed by an exuberant heart and his cousin Deng's tall tales about the United States, Shelley heads to San Francisco to claim his destiny, confident...

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The Chinese Parrot: The Earl Derr Biggers CHAN! Detective Fiction Series - Paperback

$21.10

by Earl Derr Biggers (Author), David R. Smith (Editor)In The Chinese Parrot, the second novel in Earl Derr Biggers' iconic Charlie Chan series, readers are whisked away to the sun-drenched deserts of California, where mystery and intrigue converge in a thrilling tale of deception and cunning. Detective Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police Department finds himself far from his Hawaiian home, embarking on a secret mission to ensure the safe delivery of a priceless string of pearls. The pearls, intended for a wealthy and eccentric millionaire, are entrusted to the care of a Chinese servant, but Chan suspects that something is amiss.Disguised as a humble houseboy, Chan infiltrates the secluded...

The Chinese Revolution in Historical Perspective: Second Edition - Paperback

$72.00

by John E. Schrecker (Author)This fully updated second edition provides a succinct and self-contained history of China. The text emphasizes the relationship between China's modern era and its past, employing a unique approach that presents the story in terms of traditional Chinese historical theories. When the West enters the scene in modern times, Schrecker fits its impact into the Chinese story, rather than the reverse, as is commonly done. This study demonstrates that traditional China was not homogeneous or changeless, thus offering a much-needed corrective to common stereotypes about other cultures that is essential for both classroom use and for the general reader. The Chinese Revol...

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by Patricia Palmer (Author)Banks no longer accept cash and credit cards. The government has provided a state of the art mini chip that handles all of our economic needs and promises to keep our identity safe and passwords obsolete. The problem begins when the chips are no longer a matter of choice but are mandated. The black market provides for a price a new identity for those with questionable backgrounds. To some the chip represents freedom and to others it represents slavery.Author BiographyPatricia Palmer is a former missionary to Taiwan. She also served as Executive Director of Programs for the Rockford Rescue Mission before retiring to Arizona. She serves as a chaplain for the Arizo...

The Chiropractic Way To Better Health: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide For Chiropractic Patients - Paperback

$19.14

by Aaron Orpelli (Author)How do you get healthy as quickly as possible? How do you get rid of your aches and pains with a quick, easy, step-by-step plan customized just for you and your schedule? This book is a complete step-by-step guide to feeling better FAST!!! Whether you're a first-time chiropractic patient or have embraced this healthy lifestyle for years ... this book is for you! Feel good again using easy 10-minute self-help techniques for getting rid of neck pain, back pain and sciatica problems. Stand tall again using a "perfect posture" program. Eat using an all-natural approach that will get your energy soaring and heal digestive problems. Use the techniques found in the bo...

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by Brendan O'Carroll (Author)The Mrs. Browne trilogy became an instant bestselling success in author Brendan O'Carroll's native Ireland. Similarly, when Plume introduced The Mammy (the first book in the series, May 1999) in the United States, it was greeted with overwhelming enthusiasm from American readers. Fans of Agnes Browne craving further hilarious and heartwarming adventures will be delighted with The Chisellers. Agnes, the lovable and determined heroine, returns with her seven children--whom she affectionately calls "the chisellers"--all struggling to make their way in the world with varying degrees of success. To make matters more difficult, as Agnes struggles along the bumpy roa...