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Unexpectedly in 1958, an irreverent British journalist and Australian cartoonist duo were granted visas to visit Communist China at its most closed and inscrutable. They went, the saw, and they produced one of the great classics of China books, Willow Pattern Walkabout, a unique and sadly forgotten book, now resurrected. Emerging from the writings of Edward "Bernie" Kirwan Ward and the drawings of Paul Rigby, both residents of Perth in Australia,...
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Charles Bean was Australia's greatest and most famous war correspondent. He is the man who told Australia about the horrors of Gallipoli and the Western Front. He is the man who created the Anzac legend. He is the man who was absolutely central to the creation of this country's most important cultural institution, the Australian War Memorial. Yet we know so little about the real man. Bean was not just a key figure in the telling of Australia's military...
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"In The Teacher's Gradebook, Barry Raebeck, a practicing secondary school English teacher, shares the grading strategies that he uses so successfully with his own students. Ample discussion is given to not only grading techniques, but also to other important issues surrounding the philosophy and ethics of grading. These include test construction, rubric creation, "grade-friendly" projects, assessment without grades, and cultivating student ownership...
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New Concepts Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
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1 online resource
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English
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Evangeline is a woman with no memories of her past. Even her name isn't her own--which presents nightmarish consequences when she finds herself pursued by sword wielding dragon shifters who think she can lead them to the Flame of Creation. Kameron Gildraken, Prince of the golden dragon clan, has arrived on Middle Earth to find the Flame of Creation--stolen from the people of Hy-Brasil by his rival for the throne. Without its light to hold back the...
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"Seek the sound that never ceases. The winds of God's grace constantly flow into this world through Holy AUM. The Sacred Sound has many names, and mystics of all religions revere it. Just as light is intrinsic to a lighted lamp, the sound of AUM is integral to the presence of Spirit. God's nature is bliss, and to share His joy, He created the universe through Cosmic Vibration. The sound of the Cosmic Vibration is AUM, and listening to it brings the...
86) Demonhome
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Michael G. Manning
Pub. Date
2017.
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1 online resource.
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English
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Matthew is the first human wizard to possess the true heritage of the Illeniels, a secret gift no one fully understands. Alone, he travels to another world, seeking the source of their mysterious enemies. There he will discover the origin of their ancient foe, the mysteries of the past, and possibly the future of humankind. If he can survive long enough. In a land beyond death and suffering, he finds the true source of evil, within the heart of humanity,...
87) Angels Unawares
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j-views Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
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1 online resource
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English
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Gerardo, formerly Bishop of the city of Nessuna in medieval Italy, writes his memoirs as he listens to the muezzin's call to prayer in the city of Lamakan. Exiled by his boyhood friend, Pietro, who has risen to power in Nessuna, Gerardo knows details of too many things that Pietro would sooner remain hidden. Gerardo's friends tell him of the arrival of an angel in Lamakan, expecting him to be overjoyed, but he fears for his life, believing the angel...
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Blade volume 6
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Piccadilly
Pub. Date
2018.
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1 online resource.
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English
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The Mexican Proposition was the creation of a new state comprising Northern Mexico and the southwestern United States-the Republic of the Rio Grande. It would stretch from Louisiana to the Pacific. Brigand and murderer Porfirio Rojas and his band of traitors raised the new flag and relied upon a secret weapon for victory. They were opposed by three men and a girl-Doke Struther, the millionaire's son who gambled his life without question, George McMasters,...
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"When author Lisa Hammond followed her passion, she founded her own company, Femail Creations -- a woman-oriented catalog company that grew into a huge success. Lisa loved shopping, thus the mail-order catalog. Because she's passionate about women making their way in the world, Femail Creations features only items crafted by women artisans. In Dream Big Hammond details how she and her sister entrepreneurs followed their dreams and managed their fears...
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C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
1995.
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1 online resource (80 pages)
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English
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"Learn firsthand from this award-winning quilt artist how to make miniature fabric landscapes. Valerie is internationally known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes. Her love of fabric combined with free-form landscape design will spark your creativity. She introduces you to her unique method of cut and collage piecing with applique work and fabric embellishments. Step-by-step instructions and stunning examples help you discover your abilities...
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Cowley Publications
Pub. Date
2003.
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1 online resource (92 pages)
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English
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"Margaret Bullitt-Jonas not only takes us to the foot of the cross of Jesus, she invites us to consider the breadth of Christ's healing, saving love for us, for those we love, and for the whole creation. Each reflection is followed by a series of prayer-provoking questions designed to draw us deeper into the mystery of extravagant generosity."--
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Bnei Baruch, Laitman Kabbalah
Pub. Date
2011.
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1 online resource (432 pages)
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English
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"The Book of Zohar (Book of Radiance) is perhaps the most mysterious composition ever written. It contains the secrets of the whole of Creation, but until recently these secrets were shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. Now The Zohar is openly unfolding its wisdom, to show humanity a way forward. Unlocking The Zohar is an invitation to a wondrous journey as we fine-tune our thoughts to maximize the spiritual benefit derived from reading in The...
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New Day divas volume 1
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Urban Books
Pub. Date
2012.
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1 online resource (352 pages)
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English
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"What was the pastor of New Day Temple of Faith thinking, approving the creation of the New Day Singles Ministry? Better yet, what were its members thinking when they joined? Doreen, lovingly known as the Church Mother of New Day, thought that when she pr."--
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New Concepts Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
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1 online resource
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English
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"Marina arrives home from work to find Frank Stein's creation, a life-like, anatomically correct, cyborg lost, hungry and parked on the curb in front of her house. It is no part of Marina's plan to teach the cyborg what it's like to be a real man, but Nico has his sights on her and he's persistent. Better yet, he's a fast learner. Length: Short StoryGenre: Paranormal RomanceRating: Erotic/Spicy."--
95) Mini Gift Boxes
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Search Press
Pub. Date
2010.
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1 online resource (48 pages)
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English
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"Pretty papers, glitter, ribbons, and other embellishments adorn the projects in this gorgeous collection of tiny gift boxes. Smartly sized for holding wedding favors, candy, or jewelry, these miniature treasures can be made quickly with this guide's easy-to-follow instructions for 20 cleverly designed boxes, plus 20 additional variations of each. Requiring only basic craft materials and tools, these fun creations are also an ideal way to use leftover...
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Muse Creations Inc vanessa@oltmann.ca
Pub. Date
2010.
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1 online resource
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English
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"Book 2 in the Pacific Waterfront Romances series:Dana had never been sailing before, but when the opportunity arose to leave her boring city job and take to the open seas she had no hesitation. But could she ever convince the ship's captain, Kurt Sanders, that they were meant to be together. Dana was determined to win Kurt's heart ... but would he ever love another woman as he had his late wife?."--
97) Manstat
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Alfonso Borello
Pub. Date
2012.
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1 online resource
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English
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Bored with the conventions of life, he was committed to create the ultimate companion, MANSTAT. He hired the best man in the business. He paid him a small fortune. He gave him carte blanche and praised the creation of such a marvel. Nothing will ever come close. MANSTAT was finally in his hands, but he was warned: use it wisely or it shall work against you. What was he going to do with such a dangerous gadget?. --Provided by publisher.
98) Wolf at the Gate
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PM Press
Pub. Date
2016.
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1 online resource (80 pages).
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English
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This imaginative retelling of the legend of Saint Francis and the Wolf explores what it means to be a peacemaker in the midst of violence and how to restore a healthy relationship with creation. Settle in and read a tale of tooth and sword, of beggars and lords, of outlaws and wild beasts. It is a story of second chances and the power of love. --Provided by publisher.
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A handsome pastry chef stirs things up for a Parisian chocolatier in this charming romantic comedy by the author of The Chocolate Thief.
The Heart of Paris
Welcome to La Maison des Sorcieres. Where the window display is an enchanted forest of sweets, a collection of conical hats delights the eye and the habitués nibble chocolate witches from fanciful mismatched china. While in their tiny blue
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Ian Hall
Pub. Date
2015.
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1 online resource.
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English
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Alexander C. Mac Neill came to London expecting a place in his uncle's vast publishing business, only to find he wrote penny dreadful's to scratch a living. Alexander takes over as editor of the venture, and their first story Varney the Vampyre is received with some success. But not is as it seems. . . Alexander has doubts about the source of the material. As the weeks pass and subsequent Varney chapters are released, the real story behind the grizzly...
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