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Secrets of Self-Healing: Harness Nature's Power to Heal Common Ailments, Boost Your Vitality, and Achieve Optimum Wellness

$27.00

Report copyright infringementby Maoshing Ni (Author)Read Maoshing Ni's posts on the Penguin Blog. A guide to natural healing that combines the wisdom of Eastern tradition with Western medicine and nutritional science. Secrets of Self-Healing ranges from treating common ailments with healing foods and herbs to the all-round balancing of mind and body that is essential for vitality, wellness, and longevity. In Part One, Dr. Mao explains that diet, exercise, self-awareness, a positive emotiona...

The Ultimate Guide to Sugars and Sweeteners: Discover the Taste, Use, Nutrition, Science, and Lore of Everything from Agave Nectar to Xylitol

$16.95

Report copyright infringementby Alan Barclay (Author), Philippa Sandall (Author), Claudia Shwide-Slavin (Author)Today, supermarkets and natural food stores feature a bewildering variety of sugars and alternative sweeteners. The deluge of conflicting information doesn't help. If choosing a sweetener leaves you scratching your head, this handy guide will answer all of your questions--even the ones you didn't know to ask: Which sweeteners perform well in baking? Will the kids notice if I sub in...

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Report copyright infringementby J. Eby 1923- Hershey (Created by)This book is a comprehensive history of the Hershey family, tracing their genealogy back to their arrival in America in the 18th century. It includes stories and anecdotes about prominent Hershey family members, as well as photos and other illustrations.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 U...

Sensory Systems of Animals: Biology and Behavior

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Hollins (Author)Perception in animals is a fascinating and challenging subject that calls to students from many disciplines. The aim of this book is to provide a knowledge base and unifying perspective on the field that will enable beginning researchers to chart their own course within it. The author describes, in a systematic but engaging way, the sensory systems of humans and other vertebrates, as well as arthropods and molluscs.Why is it important to un...

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Delahousse (Editor), Aleksander Sedzielarz (Editor)Framed by approaches in critical transnationalism, this volume examines crime as a cinematic mode moving within, between, and across national cinemas to provide rigorous accounts of the political, economic, and historical processes entangled in the production, circulation, and reception of crime films most frequently treated through the lens of genre. Filmic narratives of crime open a porous space of publ...

The Cat Who...Companion: The Complete Guide to Lilian Jackson Braun's Beloved Cat Who...Mysteries with Plot Summaries, Character Lists, a Moose County

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Report copyright infringementby Sharon A. Feaster (Author)The Cat Who...mysteries have become a New York Times bestselling phenomenon. But whether you've been a fan from the beginning or you've just recently discovered the delights of Lilian Jackson Braun's quirky feline mysteries, The Cat Who...Companion can add a whole new dimension to your enjoyment. You can... - Discover the world of the sleuthing Siamese...including their favorite toys, tricks, and games- Take a journey to Moose County a...

Indigenous Games Played in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, India

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Report copyright infringementby Bikika Laloo Tariang (Author), Andriana Pyngrope (Author), Rumika Talang (Author)This book has attempted to document the prominent indigenous games played by the Khasis and Jaintias tribes of Meghalaya, (India) in consultation with custodians and participants of this unique Indigenous knowledge. Various such indigenous games are described, step wise, accompanied by photographs to substantiate the text. A book of this nature would be of interest to indigenous an...

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Report copyright infringementby Elena Caoduro (Editor), Boel Ulfsdotter (Editor)Feuds within fashion houses, megalomaniacs and photoshoot nightmares - fashion and drama have been a perfect match for decades. Over the past ten years, we have witnessed a boom of documentaries about fashion magazine editors, fashion and media politics and the history of fashion houses. How and why did fashion documentaries and non-fiction media become so popular? Documenting Fashion explores and reassesses the r...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas L. Elliott (Author)With its initial publication in 1983, A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes profoundly transformed the emphasis and direction of tool collecting. After several years of meticulous research, Thomas L. Elliott has completely redesigned, revised, and expanded this fifth edition to include entries and information accumulated since the fourth edition. The heart of this guide is the alphabetical directory of plane makers and dealer...

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Report copyright infringementby Kenneth L. Cope (Author)Tool collectors will appreciate this well organized, comprehensive catalog of American wrenches and their makers. Following a list of wrench patent dates with the names of their makers is the catalog of wrenches, organized alphabetically by maker. Each entry includes a short history of the company and their wrenches with illustrations of each wrench, in b&w. An appendix contains an interview with Loring Coes. Number of P...

Construction Site Planning and Logistical Operations: Site-Focused Management for Builders, Second Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Randy R. Rapp (Editor), Bradley L. Benhart (Editor)Organizing and administering a construction site so that the right resources get to the right place in a timely fashion demands strong leadership and a well-defined, disciplined process. Good logistical operations enable profitability, and this book is the essential, muddy boots guide to such management. Written by experienced educator-practitioners, Construction Site Planning and Logistical Operations is a pop...

The Empowered Executor - Executor's Survival Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Shelley Essery (Author) The Executor's Survival Guide - A Holistic Approach for Canadian Families is a compassionate and practical roadmap designed to ease the burdens faced by executors, will makers, and the loved ones of the deceased. Written by Shelley Essery, a former Wills & Estates and Real Estate Legal Administrator and Co-Founder of The Empowered Estate, this guide goes beyond the technicalities of estate administration. It prioritizes the emotional...

A Handbook to Appalachia: An Introduction to the Region

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Report copyright infringementby Grace Toney Edwards (Editor), Joann Aust Asbury (Editor), Ricky L. Cox (Editor)Scholars who teach, write, or speak on the history and culture of the Appalachian region are frequently asked by students, administrators, or colleagues to recommend a relatively short, comprehensive book about Appalachia. Until now, there has been no interdisciplinary introductory text in Appalachian studies. A Handbook to Appalachia comprises a collection of concise, accessible ove...

Mirabilis: A Carnival of Cryptozoology and Unnatural History

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Report copyright infringementby Karl P. N. Shuker (Author)Welcome to a carnival unlike anything that you have ever read about, visited, or even imagined before. Here, before your very eyes, you will encounter bizarre, anomalous creatures of every conceivable (and inconceivable!) kind--a veritable menagerie of cryptozoological mysteries to dazzle and delight, tantalize and terrify. For this is Mirabilis--a realm of marvels, wonders, miracles...and monsters! Peer through the shadows and see wh...

Taking Charge of Your Body: Managing Your Muscles, Bones, and Connective Tissue Health

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Report copyright infringementby Richard L. Van Buskirk Do (Author)You say that you have pain because something is not right in your bones, joints, muscles, tendons, or nerves. What do you do about it? What is the cause? How do you prevent it? When you already have a problem with your muscles, tendons, or joints, what can you do about it? What does all that medical terminology the doctor uses really mean? Why did a simple stumble result in pain no different than if you had fallen? When you sta...

Psalms: Volume 1: From Biblical Text...to Contemporary Life

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Report copyright infringementby Gerald H. Wilson (Author)The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the w...

Talking Dirt: The Dirt Diva's Down-to-Earth Guide to Organic Gardening

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Report copyright infringementby Annie Spiegelman (Author) A lively and practical guide to organic gardening from a renowned garden expert. Annie Spiegelman's down-to-earth wit and wisdom create the perfect primer for anyone with a passion for home-grown veggies or fresh-cut flowers, no matter what their skill level, location, or resources. Includes advice on: -Learning to worship the worm and build a compost pile -Landscape designs-start small in order to create a basic plan for a plot -...

Grammar: It's More Fun than Watching Paint Dry

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Report copyright infringementby Cleave Bourbon (Author)Are you tired of grammar books that put you to sleep? Look no further! "Grammar: It's more fun than watching paint dry" is here to inject some excitement into your language learning journey.In this book, you'll find a refreshing take on grammar, with witty examples and clever explanations that will help you master even the trickiest concepts. Okay, they're mostly "dad" jokes but at least I try. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just sta...

The Well-Spoken Thesaurus: The Most Powerful Ways to Say Everyday Words and Phrases

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Heehler (Author)The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is designed to help you improve your communication skills by expanding your vocabulary.The book includes over 200 words, arranged in easy-to-use categories, such as "positive emotions," "negative emotions," "intellectual terms," and "descriptive terms." Each entry includes a definition, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples.The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is particularly useful for writers who want to improve the precisi...

Lived Experience and Educational Research Methodology: Reflections on the PhD Journey

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Corbett (Editor)Most education and social science research methodology texts offer detailed and often prescriptive advice to higher degree students generally following established paradigmatic frameworks for qualitative and/or qualitative research. Lived Experience and Educational Research Methodology: Reflections on the PhD Journey offers instead a set of retrospective narrative accounts of the complex lived process of developing a thesis project in th...

Bold as a Lamb: Pastor Samuel Lamb and the Underground Church of China

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Report copyright infringementby Ken Anderson (Author)You cannot understand China without meeting heroes like Samuel Lamb! In an age when secularism and materialism numb the human spirit, China's amazing Christians demonstrate the power of living faith. In 1950 China's Christians numbered about a million. Today, estimates range between 30 and 70 million! How did this body of believers grow so rapidly under atheism and materialism? Bold as a Lamb is the true story of Pastor Samuel Lamb. Impriso...

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Report copyright infringementby Lesa S. Inman (Author), Elda Boyd (As Told by)The West Side Church of Christ Story: An Annotated History of the Congregation in Cleveland, Ohio tells the origin story of the congregation, covering the years 1921 to 1961. Lesa Schofield Inman tells the history of West Side Church of Christ as told to her by Elda Hale Boyd. In the northern, industrial city of Cleveland, Ohio, an improbable primitive church sprang from the roots of a southern religious movement. C...

The Art of Alternative Medicine Made Easy: What You Need to Know about Great Ways in Treating Different Medical Condition

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Report copyright infringementby Adam Potts (Author)My knowledge of medicine is sketchy and my knowledge of alternative medicine is bordering on skeletal. Like many people, I necessarily take maintenance drugs for conditions such as high blood pressure. Naturally, as I age, I am discovering a myriad of annoyance maladies that might be satisfactorily treated with alternative medicines. A guide assisting me in sorting this out would prove invaluable. I am equipped with a built-in resistance to t...

Emergency Basics For Everyday People: A Beginner's Guide to Emergency Preparedness, no Tinfoil Hat Needed.

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew D. Hunt (Author)"Emergency Basics for Everyday People" is your go-to guide for beginners diving into the world of emergency preparedness, crafted with a friendly tone for young adults entering the world. The author, envisioning this as a guide for his own college-age children heading out on their own, simplifies emergency preparedness basics, covering essentials like fire safety, water, electricity, and food. The guide advocates a gradual, budget-friend...

A Brief History of Photography: From the Very Beginning to the Age of Digital

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Report copyright infringementby David S. Young (Author)An entertaining and comprehensive compendium packed with fascinating trivia, delightful oddities, and compelling stories that will captivate photographers of all levels and interests! Dive into photography's rich heritage with A Brief History of Photography, an engaging almanac-style book that offers far more than just the typical and dry historical accounts of the genre. With more than 400 fascinating trivia entries and delightfully odd ...

San Antonio Uncovered: Fun Facts and Hidden Histories

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Louis Rybczyk (Author), Robert Rivard (Foreword by)San Antonio is in the national spotlight as one of the fastest growing and most dynamic emerging major cities in America. Yet local lore has it that every Texan has two hometowns--his own and San Antonio. The Alamo City's charm, colorful surroundings, and diverse cultures combine to make it one of the most interesting places in Texas and the nation. In San Antonio Uncovered, Mark Rybczyk examines some of t...

Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings That Formed the Movement

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Report copyright infringementby Kimberle Crenshaw (Author), Neil Gotanda (Author), Garry Peller (Author)What is Critical Race Theory and why is it under fire from the political right? This foundational essay collection, which defines key terms and includes case studies, is the essential work to understand the intellectual movement Why did the president of the United States, in the midst of a pandemic and an economic crisis, take it upon himself to attack Critical Race Theory? Perhaps Donald T...

Art without the Aesthetics. Defining Conceptual and Post-Conceptual Art Practices in 2010

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Report copyright infringementby Cyrus Manasseh (Author)Academic Paper from the year 2010 in the subject Art - Art Theory, General, The University of Western Australia, language: English, abstract: The paper focuses on explaining why today (conceptual) and post-conceptual art practices generated from specific theories during the 1960s and 1970s would precipitate the need for the decline of philosophical aesthetics in discussing today's contemporary art. Today, since "aesthetic experience is to...

How to Get Your Dog to Do What You Want: A Loving Approach to Unleashing Your Dog's Astonishing Potential

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Report copyright infringementby Warren Eckstein (Author), Andrea Eckstein (Author)Why settle for anything less than a best friend? Every dog wants to perform -- and deservedly gain your love and affection. With Warren Eckstein's expert guidance, you can forget about frustration and disobedience, and enjoy years with a loyal, alert, and very happy dog! Here are wonderful insights, witty observations, and step-by-step advice for: * Communicating with your dog* Hassle-free housebreaking*The trai...

Life Stories: Profiles from the New Yorker

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Report copyright infringementby David Remnick (Author)One of art's purest challenges is to translate a human being into words. The New Yorker has met this challenge more successfully and more originally than any other modern American journal. It has indelibly shaped the genre known as the Profile. Starting with light-fantastic evocations of glamorous and idiosyncratic figures of the twenties and thirties, such as Henry Luce and Isadora Duncan, and continuing to the present, with complex pictu...

Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434: The Industry's Premier Teacher Reveals the Secrets of the Successful Screenplay

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Report copyright infringementby Lew Hunter (Author)A step-by-step guide to writing a screenplay from an industry expert For decades, Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434 class at UCLA has been the premier screenwriting course, launching a generation of the industry's most frequently produced writers. Here, he shares the secrets of his course on the screenwriting process by actually writing an original script, step by step, that appears in the book.Author BiographyLew Hunter has master's degrees fro...

Popular Girls Etiquette Diary: Teen Leadership Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Wilvena McDowell (Author)What makes a young girl popular is first understanding that being "Popular" is defined by the inner beauty of her personality and character. It is a fact that popular girls don't try to prove themselves to anyone, and are confident with who they are. Popular Girls Etiquette Diary, was created so that every girl who feels pressured to "look perfect" can learn, step by step, how to reshape her image into the graceful young lady she has al...