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Vi was supposed to be the perfect crown princess. Then, she abandoned her throne.Vi was supposed to save the world as its Champion. Then, the world she loved vanished. Now, all she knows is that she has deadly magic and brutal cunning and she's ready to settle some scores. Old loves and new allies tell her to play it safe. But Vi is done with caution. She has a chance to right ancient wrongs and this princess-turned-warrior isn't turning back. She's ready to bring an end to the vortex of death the world is trapped in.

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“Unforgettable . . . a powerful, page-turning tale of two extraordinary heroines who risk their lives rescuing stolen masterpieces during the Nazi occupation of Paris. A stunning read!” —Chanel Cleeton, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Our Last Days in Barcelona From internationally bestselling author Bryn Turnbull comes a breathtaking novel about art theft and forgery in Nazi-occupied Paris, and two brave women who risk their lives rescuing looted masterpieces from Nazi destruction. Sophie Dix fled Stuttgart with her brother as the Nazi regime gained power in Germany. Now, with her brother gone and her adopted home city of Paris conquered by the Reich, Sophie reluctantly accepts a position restoring damaged art at the Jeu de Paume museum under the supervision of the ERR—a German art commission using the museum as a repository for art they’ve looted from Jewish families. Fabienne Brandt was a rising star in the Parisian bohemian arts movement until the Nazis put a stop to so-called “degenerate” modern art. Still mourning the loss of her firebrand husband, she’s resolved to muddle her way through the occupation in whatever way she can—until her estranged sister-in-law, Sophie, arrives at her door with a stolen painting in hand. Soon the two women embark upon a plan to save Paris’s “degenerates,” working beneath the noses of Germany’s top art connoisseurs to replace the paintings in the Jeu de Paume with skillful forgeries—but how long can Sophie and Fabienne sustain their masterful illusion?

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Barry Diller, one of America’s most successful businessmen, reveals himself here—his successes, failures, and struggles—with surprising candor and intimacy in a memoir rich in Hollywood lore and filled with business acumen. Writing in his singular voice, Barry Diller delivers an astute business memoir, an unvarnished look at Hollywood, a primer on media, and a surprisingly frank coming-of-age story. “I want to work in the mail room at William Morris.” So begins Diller’s show business life. Diller did not aspire to be an agent, nor was he a glove fit for William Morris, the legendary talent agency he describes as resembling a “Jewish Vatican.” But he was a good assistant and student and took it all in. Before long, Diller was offered a job at ABC. His ascent was meteoric, launching ABC TV’s Movie of the Week at age twenty-seven, becoming CEO of Paramount Pictures at age thirty-two, and launching the Fox TV network at age forty-four. Along the way, Diller oversaw the production of classic films such as Saturday Night Fever, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Home Alone (a film he credits with saving Rupert Murdoch’s career) and hit TV shows such as The Simpsons, Married…with Children, and Cops. He programmed and developed by instinct—not by research or data. Diller’s media savvy changed the course of American culture. His championing of Alex Haley’s Roots put long-form miniseries on the map. He was never cowed by the talent—actors, directors, and producers—and worked with them all. Indeed, throughout his career, Diller championed “creative conflict,” encouraging argument in every business he managed (“I’ve never thought decision-making should be peaceful,” he writes). Diller also recognized our digital future, founding IAC and growing it into a billion-dollar constellation of brands, including Match, Tinder, and Expedia. Moving beyond business, Diller recounts his family life, personal struggles, and regrets, his joyful marriage to Diane von Furstenburg, and where he has found fulfillment. Intimate, candid, and moving, Who Knew is a different kind of business memoir, one that holds nothing back.

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Are you struggling to figure out your role within your relationship? Do you sometimes feel misunderstood or trapped in being around the same type of people? If you have answered yes to either of the above questions, you may be an Empath bounded by destructive relationships. Empaths are gifted in the ability to tune into others' emotions. As such, Empaths tend to be more vulnerable to being involved in hurtful relationships because of their natural bend to cater to others selflessly. In this two-part bundle including The Empowered Empath and Narcissist, author Judy Dyer will help you safeguard your life to avoid unhealthy relationships with Narcissists during your journey of finding your purpose. Are you currently in a relationship where you are living with or working with someone with some level of Narcissistic Personality Disorder? In Empaths and Narcissists: 2 in 1 Bundle, Judy will give you the skills needed to enhance your gifts as a compassionate and empowered individual. You will also learn how to protect yourself from others that may prey on your gifts as an Empath. Living life as an empath can be tricky - this guide is created to help you with the following: Recognizing the role you have as an Empath in any endeavor Learning to embrace your gifts while you may be in an unhealthy relationship with a Narcissist Understanding the vulnerabilities you have with your heightened sensitivities Establishing boundaries to become an assertive Empath in any relationship Starting new relationships without falling into old traps of harmful relationships Building protection strategies for emotional and psychological reasons Making empowered decisions in your career and relationship choices This two-part book will help you address the concerns that you've always wondered about the Narcissists in your life. You will develop a new sense of understanding that will help you live the fruitful life you've always wanted. Won't you want to begin your new journey as an empowered Empath with a much better understanding of the blessing you have at hand? Get your copy of this fantastic guide as a part of your commitment to improving today! Discover the Secrets to Embrace Your Gift Today by Clicking the "Add to Cart" Button at the Top of the Page.

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O maior tratado de guerra de todos os tempos em sua versão completa em português traduzida diretamente do chinês por André Bueno, sinólogo com mestrado em história e doutorado em filosofia. A Arte da Guerra é sem dúvida a Bíblia da estratégia, sendo hoje utilizada amplamente no mundo dos negócios, conquistando pessoas e mercados. Não nos surpreende vê-la citada em filmes como Wall Street (Oliver Stone, 1990) e constantemente aplicada para solucionar os mais recentes conflitos do nosso dia-a-dia. Conheça um dos maiores ícones da estratégia dos últimos 2500 anos. Sunzi disse: "A guerra se baseia no engano, se faz pelo ganho e se adapta pela divisão e combinação." "Tal como a água procura as profundezas e evita os cumes, um exército ataca o vazio e evita o cheio. A água se move de acordo com a terra; um exército se movimenta de acordo com o inimigo." "Quando o general é fraco, sem autoridade junto aos soldados, suas regras são confusas e sua moral é baixa, o exército é confuso."

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L'Arabe du futur raconte la jeunesse de Riad Sattouf au Moyen-Orient. Dans le premier tome publié en 2014 et qui couvre la période 1978-1984, le petit Riad est ballotté, de sa naissance à ses six ans, entre la Libye, la Bretagne et la Syrie. Le deuxième tome, paru en 2015, raconte sa première année d'école en Syrie (1984-1985). Dans ce troisième tome (1985-1987), après avoir suivi son mari en Libye puis en Syrie, la mère de Riad ne supporte plus la vie au village de Ter Maaleh. Elle veut rentrer en France. L'enfant voit son père déchiré entre les aspirations de sa femme et le poids des traditions familiales...

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Nunca pospongas las cosas importantes de la vida «Me aprendí el nombre completo de Maeve, su canción favorita y todas las cosas que la hacían reír mucho antes de aprender a contar hasta diez.» Maeve no sabe mucho sobre sí misma. Solo que no deja de pensar en si su madre cumplió todos sus sueños antes de morir, que la relación con su novio va cada vez peor y que está cansada de que todos sus días sean iguales. Cuando, por un impulso, acaba comprando un billete solo de ida a la otra parte del mundo para volver al pueblo en el que vivió cuando era niña, lo que menos esperaba era reencontrarse allí con el que fue su mejor amigo de la infancia. Connor siempre supo que tarde o temprano Maeve regresaría. Lo que nunca pensó es que fuera a ser así. Tan caótica. Tan perdida. Como si aún estuviera por definir. Si el miedo de ambos es desperdiciar sus vidas sin haber hecho nada que merezca la pena, ¿qué mejor que escribir una lista con todo lo que quieren hacer antes de morir y cumplirla juntos? La nueva novela de Inma Rubiales: el nuevo fenómeno de romance juvenil. La autora de Hasta que nos quedemos sin estrellas y El arte de ser nosotros, que ha llevado al límite de sus emociones a miles de lectoras. Primera edición especial que contiene 5 ilustraciones tipo overlays en papel vegetal de escenas clave de la novela.

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¡Quinta entrega de la serie "Una corte de rosas y espinas"! Ahora Nesta y Cassian son los protagonistas. Desde que fue forzada a meterse en el Caldero y se convirtió en alta fae en contra de su voluntad, Nesta Archeron lucha por encontrar su propio lugar dentro del extraño y letal mundo en el que habita. A su temperamento irascible se suma la dificultad para superar los horrores de la guerra con Hybern y todo lo que perdió en ella. Mientras que Cassian, miembro de la Corte Noche de Rhysand y Feyre, es designado para entrenar a la incontrolable Nesta y entre ellos se enciende el más ardiente de los fuegos, las traidoras reinas humanas forjan una nueva y peligrosa alianza que amenaza la frágil paz establecida entre los reinos. Y la clave para detenerlas podría depender de que Cassian y Nesta logren superar sus inquietantes pasados. En un mundo arrasado por la guerra, Nesta y Cassian deberán enfrentarse tanto a sus monstruos interiores como a los que acechan en el exterior, y buscarán la aceptación –y la curación– en brazos del otro.

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Ella es inalcanzable… excepto para él. Descubre la saga más explosiva del momento. Arrogante y engreído, Rhys Larsen es un guardaespaldas de lujo que tiene dos normas: 1) Proteger a sus clientes a toda costa. 2) No vincularse emocionalmente. Jamás. Y nunca tuvo la menor tentación de romper estas reglas… hasta que llegó ella. Ella es Bridget von Ascheberg: una princesa con un temperamento incontenible y un fuego escondido capaz de reducir a ceniza cualquier regla de Rhys. Esta es la historia de un amor inesperado e imposible… y lleno de fantasías prohibidas.

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Want a study Bible that’s both powerful and beautiful? Check out The KJV Study Bible in a Fashionable New Cover! Barbour’s large-print KJV Study Bible is now available in a fashionable new edition with a flexible, leather-like cover. Featuring nearly 6,500 notes drawn from the Layman’s Bible Commentary series, this resource gives you greater understanding of the King James Version—now in its fifth century but still among the most beloved and trusted translations available. It also features: introductions for each Bible book a dictionary/concordance of key names and terms the words of Christ in red a full-color map section thumb indexing The KJV Study Bible is an excellent resource for personal study, Sunday school, and small group preparation. . .whether you’re a fan of the King James Version or you’ve been reading more modern Bible translations.

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MP3 CD Format The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass. Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, vocalist and keyboardist has been an essential part of the success story of Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. Here for the first time is his account of life inside and outside the band. Long before Rush accumulated more consecutive gold and platinum records than any rock band after the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, before the seven Grammy nominations or the countless electrifying live performances across the globe, Geddy Lee was Gershon Eliezer Weinrib, after his grandfather murdered in the Holocaust. As he recounts the transformation, Lee looks back on his family, in particular his loving parents and their horrific experiences as teenagers during World War II. He talks candidly about his childhood and the pursuit of music that led him to drop out of high school. He tracks the history of Rush which, after early struggles, exploded into one of the most beloved bands of all time. He shares intimate stories of his lifelong friendships with bandmates Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart--deeply mourning Peart's recent passing--and reveals his obsessions in music and beyond. This rich brew of honesty, humor, and loss makes for a uniquely poignant memoir.

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Arthur Parnassus lives a good life built on the ashes of a bad one. He’s the headmaster of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six dangerous and magical children who live there.…

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For the Decebal men…Love was never there, until love decided to crown them. Blood made them all brothers, but trauma made them kings. In this last installment of The Filth Kings, Detavio, Monster, and Octavio are dangerously close to peace... Until the past claws its way back into the present to disrupt and reclaim. Just when Detavio and Monster started to believe that they deserved the women who dared to love them… A supposed buried enemy rises, making both brothers face the ugliest parts of who they were to protect what they’ve become. Octavio is thriving running his filming studio until a beautiful and curvaceous woman by the name of Rylie Rose imposes by forcing her way into his life. In her mind, Octavio will be hers one way or another. The Filth Kings was built on Filth, betrayal, hurt, and mishaps. Not everyone will live to see another day…

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Can an ordinary life be extraordinary? It depends on the lens through which one views. In the case of Marc Gellman, that lens is Shiva Eyes, and the life is the one he describes in his powerful and unforgettable memoir. It's a heartfelt engaging work; a full portrait of a marriage that the author promises will make you smile, laugh, and cry - not always in that order.An unforgettable story about the power of love in this romantic love story that makes it worth reading. From around the world, readers love this New York City true-life love story about a boy from Brooklyn who meets a girl from The Bronx, and a husband's promise, "I will tell our story to the world; that every day we shared was special." As told through the eyes of the man who lived it, brings a romantic celebration of life, and shows the ordinary life experiences that bring about funny and poignant moments.The author recounts his fairytale love story, from their teenage meeting at a summertime beach scene, to newlyweds in New York City, to suburban parenting, and to life as an urban couple relishing their empty nest. Looking through a husband's Shiva Eyes, readers will experience the couple's wondrous life as the author searches deep into his soul to find answers to questions. With candor, humor, laughter, and tears, the author shares their story both wildly charmed with parties, celebration, and playful adventures. While through the hills and valleys of their life together and the courageous, grueling, determined hope-filled fight against a brutal disease, their excruciating challenges are unflinchingly depicted.Observing the singular, remarkable romance, the author uncovers a depth to their love, he'd never fully grasped. Their nonstop silliness, playful puppy love, and strength in his wife that he'd never fully understood. It's a happy-ever-after born of a teen-age puppy love that grows with each passing year. Although their lives together may have ended with seven days of shiva, they shared forty-six years of puppy love.This is not a swashbuckling adventure, not a rags-to-riches, no stunning whodunnit, but a sweet and simple love sonnet (albeit a lot longer) to the other pea in the author's pod, a deep love readers can feel and embrace in every word.

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They say your darkest times are spent alone. Dionysus “Dio” Jackson is off to a fresh start. So he thinks. From his troubled past left behind in California, he has now been sent to New York to spend time with his cousin. The trip to the big city is for growth, but for Dio, it’s a place to explore and discover. As Dio navigates his way through the city that never sleeps, neither does he, as he fights his demons from his past and meets new people along the way. Dio finds himself connecting with an online interest who comes with more than just a pretty face. Bianca “Princess” Valencia. A college student with more secrets than one attempts to conceal her true identity. As the two connect, one lie turns into many. While the vacation seems fun, Dio is beginning to uncover things about himself that could change his life forever. When he confides in his newfound friend Samara, it’s apparent that the two share more than laughs and understanding. As Dio attempts to make smarter decisions, he seems to fall deeper into darkness rather than the light. Although he knows what’s right, he continues to get spun in a web of dark deceit. Although help isn’t far, the only problem is that his cousin doesn’t even know he’s there.

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Detective Max Rupert's and attorney Boady Sanden's friendship is being pushed to the breaking point. Max is convinced that Jennavieve Pruitt was killed by her husband, Ben. Boady is equally convinced that Ben, his client, is innocent. As the case unfolds, the two are forced to confront their own personal demons. Max is still struggling with the death of his wife four years earlier, and the Pruitt case stirs up old memories. Boady hasn't taken on a defense case since the death of an innocent client, a man Boady believes he could have saved but didn't. Now he is back in court, with student Lila Nash at his side, and he's determined to redeem himself for having failed in the past. Vividly told from two opposing perspectives, the truth about the stunning death of Jennavieve Pruitt remains a mystery until the very end.

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Eddie Grant is happy with her life and her work as a personal assistant to Dinah Lavender, one of the most famous and renowned romance authors in the business. But being a spectator to notoriety and glamour isn’t as fulfilling as she once thought. Thankfully, Eddie has the perfect excuse for a vacation: Her hardworking younger sister, Barrett, is opening her gift shop on Memorial Day weekend, and could use all the help she can get.…

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By the acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, this day-by-day, eyewitness account of the momentous events leading up to World War II in Europe is now available in a new paperback edition. CBS radio broadcaster William L. Shirer was virtually unknown in 1940 when he decided there might be a book in the diary he had kept in Europe during the 1930s—specifically those sections dealing with the collapse of the European democracies and the rise of Nazi Germany. Berlin Diary first appeared in 1941, and the timing was perfect. The energy, the passion, the electricity in it were palpable. The book was an instant success, and it became the frame of reference against which thoughtful Americans judged the rush of events in Europe. It exactly matched journalist to event: the right reporter at the right place at the right time. It stood, and still stands, as so few books have ever done—a pure act of journalistic witness.

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An intimate memoir from international pop star Melanie Chisholm--better known as Mel C. or Sporty Spice--chronicling her trajectory from small-town girl to overnight icon as part of the Spice Girls. I never told my story before because I wasn't ready. Now, finally, I am. 25 years ago, The Spice Girls, a girl band that began after five women answered an ad in the paper, released their first single. 'Wannabe' became a hit and from that moment, Melanie Chisholm's life changed forever. Almost overnight, Melanie went from small town girl to Sporty Spice, part of one of the biggest music groups in history, releasing hit after hit, performing in packed arenas, and spreading the message of Girl Power to the world. It was everything Mel had dreamed of growing up: The BRITs! A movie! Travelling the world playing iconic venues like Madison Square Garden, Wembley Stadium and the London 2012 Olympics! When you're a woman, though, that power can be easily taken away by those around you, whether by pressure, exhaustion, shaming, bullying or a constant feeling like you aren't enough. Mel C has been known by many names -- Sporty Spice, Melanie C or just plain old Melanie Chisholm -- but what you will read within the pages of this book is who she truly is, and how she found peace with that after all these years. Filled with enlightening and lively reminiscences, revisiting both Mel's darkest times and her highest peaks, WHO I AM will inspire, empower, and entertain readers.

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Full coverage of functional programming and all OCA Java Programmer exam objectives OCA, Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide, Exam 1Z0-808 is a comprehensive study guide for those taking the Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I exam (1Z0-808). With complete coverage of 100% of the exam objectives, this book provides everything you need to know to confidently take the exam. The release of Java 8 brought the language's biggest changes to date, and for the first time, candidates are required to learn functional programming to pass the exam. This study guide has you covered, with thorough functional programming explanation and information on all key topic areas Java programmers need to know. You'll cover Java inside and out, and learn how to apply it efficiently and effectively to create solutions applicable to real-world scenarios. Work confidently with operators, conditionals, and loops Understand object-oriented design principles and patterns Master functional programming fundamentals

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Sarah Grayson and her feline ally, Elvis, get a chance to see if their sleuthing skills are up to scratch in the sixth installment of the New York Times bestselling Second Chance Cat Mysteries. It's fall in North Harbor, Maine, where Sarah owns a charming secondhand shop and sells lovingly refurbished items of all kinds. The shop is always bustling—and not just because a quirky team of senior-citizen detectives works out of it and manages to get in even more trouble than Sarah's rough-and-tumble rescue cat, Elvis. A cold case heats up when young Mallory Pearson appears at the shop. Mallory's father is in prison for negligence after her stepmother's mysterious death, but Mallory believes he is innocent and asks the in-house detectives to take on the case. With Sarah and Elvis lending a paw, the detectives decide to try to give Mallory's father a second chance of his own.

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The only authorized book to tell the behind-the-scenes story of the iconic band—in Liam and Noel Gallagher’s own candid, colorful words, based on thirty hours of interviews “I know what it feels like to be in the biggest band in the world . . . even if it was only while U2 were having a cig somewhere. We still did it, and I can tell you it is f*cking hard work and we treated it with the contempt it deserved.” —Noel Gallagher Oasis is one of the biggest bands the world has ever seen. After forming in Manchester in 1991, they would go on to define the sound of the 1990s and the Britpop era. (What's the Story) Morning Glory, their 1995 album, remains one of the best-selling albums of all time. To date they have sold over 78 million albums around the world. In the eighteen years that the group were together, band members came and went, but Liam and Noel Gallagher remained the notorious sibling duo at the heart of it all. In Supersonic, Liam and Noel Gallagher tell the story of their beginnings from dive-bar hopefuls to global superstars. The frontmen talk us through the pivotal moments in their trajectory, from the day Noel joined his brother Liam’s band, through their first crucial five years culminating at their landmark gigs performing for more than a quarter million fans at Knebworth Park in 1996. Packed with over thirty hours of interviews with Liam, Noel, and those closest to them, this book documents in unprecedented depth and with their trademark candor and humor the story of their stratospheric rise, the early signs of their downfall, and Oasis’s indelible mark on music history.

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In this intimate and open account - nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you've ever read - Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and band mate. Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy Brothers is seventy-year-old drummer Alex Van Halen's love letter to his younger brother, Edward, (Maybe ""Ed,"" but never ""Eddie""), written while still mourning his untimely death. In his rough yet sweet voice, Alex recounts the brothers' childhood, first in the Netherlands and then in working class Pasadena, California, with an itinerant musician father and a very proper Indonesian-born mother-the kind of mom who admonished her boys to ""always wear a suit"" no matter how famous they became-a woman who was both proud and practical, nonchalant about taking a doggie bag from a star-studded dinner. He also shares tales of musical politics, infighting, and plenty of bad-boy behavior. But mostly his is a story of brotherhood, music, and enduring love. ""I was with him from day one,"" Alex writes. ""We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800 square foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic. Later, we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming famous, of becoming fathers and uncles, and of spending more hours in the studio than I've spent doing anything else in this life. We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime."" There has never been an accurate account of them or the band, and Alex wants to set the record straight on Edward's life and death. Brothers includes never-before-seen photos from the author's private archives.

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The perfect on-the-go Bible. With an easy-to-read typeface and a slim size, the NRSVue Holy Bible, Compact invites you to explore the depth and beauty of Scripture anywhere and at any time. It elegantly unites the portability you’d expect in a compact bible with a beautiful and readable typeface. Skillfully crafted for the New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition (NRSVue) text, Zondervan's exclusive Comfort Print® typeface provides a smooth reading experience that complements the foremost Bible translation vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars. Continuing the legacy of the NRSV, the NRSVue aims to faithfully serve the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy. With revisions based on new textual evidence, historical insights, and linguistic precision, this updated edition delivers a translation of Scripture based on meticulous care for accuracy and readability. Features: The full text of the New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition (66-book Protestant canon), vetted by an ecumenical pool of Christian academics and renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability Portable size – slightly larger than a 4x6 notecard Elegant two-color page design in a double-column form Presentation page Satin ribbon marker Exclusive Zondervan NRSVue Comfort Print typeface

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Help students prepare for the NCLEX® and their transition to practice! Organized around the issues in today's constantly changing healthcare environment Leading and Managing in Nursing, 7th Edition, offers an innovative approach to leading and managing by merging theory, research, and practical application. This cutting-edge text includes coverage of patient safety, consumer relationships, cultural diversity, resource management delegation, and communication. In addition, it provides just the right amount of information to equip students with the tools they need to master leadership and management, which will better prepare them for clinical practice. UPDATED! Fresh content and references related to conflict (mediation and arbitration), personal/personnel issues, violence and incivility, and delegation included in their respective chapters. Separate chapters on key topic areas such as cultural diversity, consumer relationships, delegation, managing information and technology, legal and ethical issues, and many more. Eye-catching full-color design helps engage and guide students through each chapter. UNIQUE! Each chapter opens with The Challenge, where practicing nurse leaders/managers offer their real-world views of a concern related in the chapter, encouraging students to think about how they would handle the situation. UNIQUE! The Solutioncloses each chapter with an effective method to handle the real-life situation presented in The Challenge, and demonstrates the ins and outs of problem solving in practice. The Evidence boxes in each chapter summarize relevant concepts and research from nursing/business/medicine literature. Theory boxes highlight and summarize pertinent theoretical concepts related to chapter content. UPDATED! Chapter 2, Clinical Safety: The Core of Leading, Managing, and Following, features the latest guidelines for ensuring patient safety, QSEN updates and it will also include some new tools to help with assessing/managing patient safety in the hospital setting UPDATED! Chapter 16, The Impact of Technology, includes information on future trends such as Health Information Exchange (HIE), data warehouses with predictive analytics, and information on decision support systems and their impact on patient care. UPDATED! Chapter 12, Care Delivery Strategies, covers different nursing care delivery models used to organize care in a variety of healthcare organizations. UPDATED! Chapter 14, Workforce Engagement through Collective Action and Governance, provides information on how to assess work environments through assessing organizational and governance characteristics, nurse empowerment/engagement strategies, and a variety of collective action and bargaining strategies that can shape nurses’ practice. NEW! Chapter 6 - Being an Effective Follower includes information on the evolution and importance of "followership" within nursing. NEW! Chapter organization with new standard headings throughout clearly and effectively presents the material, and provides a more effective end of chapter pedagogy.

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"Twenty-seven years ago, Sheriff Bree Taggert's father killed her mother, then himself. Now Bree and her younger brother, Adam, find human bones on the grounds of their abandoned family farm. The remains are those of a man and a woman, both murdered in the same horrible way. When the investigation determines the murders occurred thirty years ago, Bree's dead father becomes a suspect, forcing Bree to revisit the brutal night she's spent most of her life trying to forget. The only other suspect is an unlikely squatter on the Taggert farm who claims to know secrets about Bree's past. When he mysteriously disappears and Bree's niece is kidnapped, the cold case heats up. Bree has stoked the rage of a murderer who'll do anything to keep his identity -- and motives -- a secret. To protect everyone she loves, Bree must confront a killer."--

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Looking for a powerful Bible study tool? Check out The KJV Study Bible in a Handsome Leather-like Cover! Barbour’s large-print KJV Study Bible is now available in a handsome new edition with a flexible, leather-like cover. Featuring nearly 6,500 notes drawn from the Layman’s Bible Commentary series, this resource gives you greater understanding of the King James Version—now in its fifth century but still among the most beloved and trusted translations available. It also features: introductions for each Bible book a dictionary/concordance of key names and terms the words of Christ in red a full-color map section thumb indexing The KJV Study Bible is an excellent resource for personal study, Sunday school, and small group preparation. . .whether you’re a fan of the King James Version or you’ve been reading more modern Bible translations.

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Neil Gaiman meets Joe Hill in this astonishingly original, terrifying, and darkly funny contemporary fantasy. Carolyn's not so different from the other human beings around her. She's sure of it. She likes guacamole and cigarettes and steak. She knows how to use a phone. She even remembers what clothes are for. After all, she was a normal American herself, once. That was a long time ago, of course—before that time she calls "adoption day," when she and a dozen other children found themselves being raised by a man they learned to call father. Father could do strange things. He could call light from darkness. Sometimes he raised the dead. And when he was disobeyed, the consequences were terrible. In the years since Father took her in, Carolyn hasn't gotten out much. Instead, she and her adopted siblings have been raised according to Father's ancient Pelapi customs. They've studied the books in his library and learned some of the secrets behind his equally ancient power. Sometimes, they've wondered if their cruel tutor might secretly be God. Now, Father is missing. And if God is truly dead, the only thing that matters is who will inherit his library—and with it, power over all creation. As Carolyn gathers the tools she needs for battle to come, fierce competitors for this prize align against her. But Carolyn can win. She's sure of it. What she doesn't realize is that her victory may come at a n unacceptable price—because in becoming God, she's forgotten a great deal about being human.

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In Orario, fearless adventurers search for fame and fortune within the monstrous underground labyrinth known as the Dungeon. But Bell Cranel has bigger plans. He wants to pick up girls! Blessed by the clumsy but caring goddess Hestia, Bell forges friendships, makes alliances and continues to venture deeper into the Dungeon. There are big decisions to make, trouble constantly afoot, and most importantly -- there’s always beautiful women to encounter!

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Now available in a Large Print edition, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible delivers Stanley's cherished values to benefit every Christian in life's pursuits. With more than 475,000 in print, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible communicates the life principles Dr. Stanley has gleaned from the Word through his years of Bible teaching and pastoral ministry. The result is a Bible overflowing with practical articles, notes, and sidebars that help readers understand what the Bible has to say about life’s most important questions. Features include: 30 Life Principles articles highlight essential teachings What the Bible Says About articlesbring scriptural insight Answers to Life's Questions equip you to face daily challenges Crystal-clear 11-point type Part of the Signature Series line of Thomas Nelson Bibles The New King James Version - More than 60 million copies sold in 30 years

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Some of Today's Leading Black Voices—Including 3 Oscar® Winners, 23 Grammy® Winners, 8 Emmy® Winners, and 5 Golden Globe® Winners—Performing Today’s New International Version (TNIV) This ambitious and critically-acclaimed presentation of the Bible is set to an original musical underscore performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and a Hollywood-style sound design created by Technicolor Studios. Listen as the voices of Denzel and Pauletta Washington (Song of Songs), Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Angela Bassett (Esther), Tyler Perry, LL Cool J (Samson), Tyrese Gibson, Terry Crews, Eartha Kitt (Serpent), Common, Tia and Tamera Mowry, Vanessa Williams, Keke Palmer, Forest Whitaker (Moses), and featuring Samuel L. Jackson as God in the New Testament, bring the stories and lessons of the Bible to life. Honored with a nomination for an NAACP Image Award, this complete dramatized audio Bible has been grateful to also be awarded the 2007 Audies Audiobook of the Year (highest honor of the Audio Publisher’s Association) and an AudioFile Earphones Award. Features: Complete dramatized audio Bible Over 400 world-class talents, including Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Blair Underwood, Angela Bassett, Common, LL Cool J, Samuel L. Jackson, Alfre Woodard, LeVar Burton, Idris Elba, and Terry Crews, among others Original music by the Prague Symphony Orchestra 79 digitally mastered audio CDs Convenient carrying case Cast Includes… Yolanda Adams, Paul Adefarasin, Erika Alexander, Tichina Arnold, James Avery, Obba Babatunde, Ogie Banks III, Angela Bassett, Ivory Belk, Eric Benét, Ahmed Best, John Bentley, Bishop Charles Blake, KD Bowe, Yvette Lee Bowser, James “JB” Brown, Wren T. Brown, LeVar Burton, Marcus Byrd, Ron Canada, Willie Carpenter, TC Carson, CCH Pounder, Alvin Chea, Common, Jill Conners, Terry Crews, De Mann, Cedric Dent, Alex Désert, Loretta Devine, Gary Dourdan, Karim Dulé Hill,Donna DuPlantier, Charles S. Dutton, Idris Elba, Faith Evans, Dustin Felder, Aurora Ferlin, Kirk Franklin, Matt Gibson, Tyrese Gibson, Meagan Good, Cuba Gooding Jr., April Grace, Khamani Griffin, Eva Gutierrez, Regina Hall, Anthony Hamilton, Leonard Harmon, Hill Harper, Heavy D, Taraji P. Henson, Russell Hornsby, Israel Houghton, Alexis Fields Jackson, Kevin C. Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Juanita Jennings, Rhomeyn Johnson, Bishop Noel Jones, Joseph Jay Jones, Priscilla Jones, Star Jones, Malcolm David Kelley, Joey Kibble, Mark Kibble, Eartha Kitt, Boris Kodjoe, Nikki Kodjoe, Eriq La Salle, Sanaa Lathan, Adam Lazarre-White, Harry J. Lennix, Leon, Dawnn Lewis, Felicia Lister, , LL Cool J, Shana Lloyd, Bishop Eddie L. Long, Nia Long, Victor Love, Antonio David Lyons, Tisha Campbell Martin, Donnie McClurkin, R.L. McCray, Gwen McGee, Claude McKnight, Mo’Nique, Tia and Tamera Mowry, Lana “MC Lyte” Moorer, Debbie Morgan, Tommy Morgan, Garrett Morris, Phil Morris, Keke Palmer, Evan Parke, Danita Patterson, Tyler Perry, Sandra Prosper, Darryl Alan Reed, Doran Reed, Robi Reed, Tim Reid, Corey Reynolds, LaTanya Richardson, Bumper Robinson, Shaun Robinson, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Rodney Saulsberry, Kelvin Shepard, David Smallwood, Nancy Sprow, Mark E. Swinton, David Thomas, Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer, Blair Underwood, Blake Underwood, Brielle Underwood, Kamden Underwood, Khloe Underwood, Paris Underwood, Iyanla Vanzant, Denzel Washington, Pauletta Washington, Tico Wells, Forest Whitaker, Deniece Williams, Ellis Williams, Vanessa Williams, Mirron Willis, Pastor Marvin Winans, Alfre Woodard, Jeffrey Wright, Marvin Wright-Bey, and more.

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The Longman Academic Writing Series helps develop student writing from basic composition of sentences and paragraphs to academic essays and research papers. At each level, students are offered guidance in the complete writing process from prewriting to revision, and are provided with clear explanations, extensive practice, and consistent coverage of sentence mechanics and grammar. Highlights Step-by-step approach helps students produce a well-organized, clearly developed portfolio that is the foundation of academic coursework. Realistic writing models guide writers while clear explanations, supported by examples, help students through typical rough spots. Extensive practice helps students assimilate writing skills to learn to write with accuracy and confidence. Timed writing activities provide a plan for writing paragraphs on tests. Interactive tasks, such as pair and group work, allow students to receive peer feedback on their individual writing. Level 5 offers more advanced guidance in the writing of essays and research papers. New Essential Online Resources include grammar for writing and sentence structure activities, teacher support material, teacher's manual, and assessments.

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The Great Tales of Middle-earth is a beautiful box set of the three final novels of Middle-earth: The Children of Húrin, Beren and Lúthien, and The Fall of Gondolin, packaged together and ready for gifting. Completing Christopher Tolkien’s lifelong achievement as the curator of his father J.R.R. Tolkien’s manuscripts, The Great Tales features handsome color plates and maps by famed illustrator Alan Lee and a map by Christopher Tolkien. The Children of Húrin was the first standalone story by J.R.R. Tolkien since the 1977 publication of The Silmarillion. Six thousand years before the One Ring is destroyed, Middle-earth lies under the shadow of the Dark Lord Morgoth. The greatest heroes among elves and men have perished, and all is in darkness and despair. But a new warrior arises, Túrin, son of Húrin, and with his grim band of outlaws begins to turn the tide in the war for Middle-earth—awaiting the day he confronts his destiny and the deadly curse laid upon him. Beren and Lúthien was, or became, an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion, the myths and legends of the First Age of the World conceived by J.R.R. Tolkien. Essential to the story, and never changed, is the fate that shadowed the love of Beren and Lúthien: for Beren was a mortal man, but Lúthien was an immortal elf. Her father, a great elvish lord, in deep opposition to Beren, imposed on him an impossible task that he must perform before he might wed Lúthien. This is the kernel of the legend; and it leads to the supremely heroic attempt of Beren and Lúthien together to rob the greatest of all evil beings, Melkor, called Morgoth, the Black Enemy, of a Silmaril. The Fall of Gondolin completes the set and tells the story of the legendary Elven city hidden within Middle-earth. Evil Morgoth seeks to destroy the last realm of his Elven enemies while Ulmo, Lord of the Waters, tries to protect it. At the core of the tale is Tuor, cousin of Túrin, who becomes great in Gondolin and marries, Idril, daughter of Turgon, king of Gondolin, and fathers a child, Eärendel. When an act of supreme treachery allows Morgoth to attack Gondolin, Tuor and his family must try to flee the blazing wreckage, for the fate of all of Middle-earth depends on Eärendel’s survival. Each hardcover volume includes color plates and pencil drawings by award-winning illustrator Alan Lee together with a black and white map drawn by Christopher Tolkien.

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Technical drawings of all the major ships and vehicles from the Alien movies, presented in incredible detail. Includes iconic spacecraft like the Nostromo, the Sulaco and the Covenant. Alien: The Blueprints is a collection of brand new blueprints of all the major vehicles, ships and technology of the Alien movie universe. Artist Graham Langridge delves deep into the concept art, set designs and photography to recreate full and accurate blueprints of the drop ship, the Sulaco, the Nostromo and many more. Covering all the movies including Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, this is a must-have for any Alien fan.

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This beautiful Bible edition honors the legacy of the King James Version Bible in a convenient portable size with essential study tools and traditional red-letter text for the Words of Christ. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size. The Sovereign Collection continues Thomas Nelson's long history and stewardship publishing Bibles. King James Sovereign Collection editions draw from the legacy of the trustworthy and timeless KJV with elegant drop cap illustrations leading into each chapter, the exclusive Comfort Print typeface inspired by centuries-old Thomas Nelson editions, and more classic Bible details. In 1611, the King James Version Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, was published. Nearly 50 of the day’s finest scholars, all from the Church of England, had been organized into six groups for the task. Using the Bishop’s Bible of 1568 as the basis for this revision, the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew and the New Testament from Greek. The completed work was then peer-reviewed before being sent to bishops and other church leaders for their examination, and ultimately to King James, monarch of England and Scotland, for his approval. Today, more than 400 years since its initial publication, the bestselling King James Version Bible continues to inspire, encourage, and strengthen people from all walks of life. The KJV is considered one of the most influential and beautiful works of literature in the English language and continues to be the favorite translation for millions of Christians. Features include: Thumb indexes showcase the abbreviated books of the Bible to quickly find portions of Scripture Line-matched classic 2-column format for a comfortable reading experience Extensive end-of-page cross references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Translation notes provide a look into the thinking of the translators with alternative translations that could Presentation page to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or a note Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements Reading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year Concordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the Bible Full-color maps show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Two satin ribbon markers for you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were reading Gilded page edges add a beautiful shine around the border of the paper Durable Smyth-sewn binding lies flat in your hand or on your desk Easy-to-read 9.5-point KJV Comfort Print

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'China The Cookbook is a magnificent insight into the history of Chinese cuisine. I will treasure it in my collection and it will be no doubt be used as valuable reference for many years to come.' – Ken Hom OBE, chef, author, and global broadcaster The definitive cookbook bible of the world’s most popular and oldest cuisine Now available with a new lush red cover with gilt edging,China: The Cookbook presents more than 650 recipes for delicious and authentic Chinese dishes for the home kitchen, meticulously collected by two of the country’s bestselling cookbook writers. From popular staples such as Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs and Dim Sum, to lesser-known regional classics including Fujian Fried Rice and Jiangsu’s Drunken Chicken, this authoritative book showcases the culinary diversity of the world’s richest and oldest cuisines with recipes from the eight major regions and twelve minor regions and additional selected recipes from star chefs from around the world.

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