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Publisher
The New Press
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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An "engrossing collection of rigorously researched articles" from Elizabeth Warren, Jared Bernstein, William Julius Wilson, and more (Publishers Weekly).
Can the wealthiest nation in the world do anything to combat the steadily rising numbers of Americans living in poverty—or the tens of millions of Americans living in "near poverty"? In this book, some of the country's most prominent scholars, businesspeople,...
Can the wealthiest nation in the world do anything to combat the steadily rising numbers of Americans living in poverty—or the tens of millions of Americans living in "near poverty"? In this book, some of the country's most prominent scholars, businesspeople,...
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Language
English
Description
Crowood Sports Guide are superbly designed full colour books providing sound practical advice that will help make you a better player whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques and tactics or reviewing the fundaments of your game. Badminton-Crowood Sports Guide features kit checks; laws checks; key points and coaching points and includes introduction to laws and club play. Skills and techniques at every level are...
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English
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The new edition of the authoritative book in the field of adult education - fully revised to reflect the latest research and practice implications.
For nearly three decades, Learning in Adulthood has been the definitive guide in the field of adult education. Now in its fourth edition, this comprehensive volume is fully revised to reflect the latest developments in theory, research, and practice. The authors integrate foundational research and current...
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English
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Life often evolves differently than we had hoped or expected. Some of life's transitions lead to a love we have only dreamed of, but others can traumatize and overwhelm us completely. As a result, we feel discouraged and disenchanted as we quietly start to wonder about the meaning of life.
John Edwards understands this deeply as he takes us on an elegant, insightful, and profound journey of his personal experiences that are a jumping-off point...
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English
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Break free of the layers of wounds, pain, and anger that are keeping you from living a life of passion and purpose.
At age seven, every child's unconscious mind is programmed with self-limiting decisions, beliefs, and world-views. By thirteen, these programs are locked into the unconscious and operate in the background for the rest of his or her life.
John Edwards takes you on a journey, exploring childhood trauma and how your trauma is alive and...
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English
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Widows and Orphans is a story for readers of all ages. Protagonist Crosby Hoggard, a literary cousin of Tom Sawyer, has trouble at Andrew Johnson Junior High School in Monte Vista, California. Big trouble for a twelve-year-old. He's been, labeled "difficult" by school officials. And whenever, his class reads a story, Crosby, to the teacher's chagrin, turns into a junior psychologist, analyzing the dubious details of the superficial plots and of the...
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English
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The Road: A Journey Into the Mind of a Believer is a collection of thoughts inspired by the Holy Spirit along with the author's experiences connecting each chapter with the inspired songs or poems, however, perceived by the reader, as he walks you through the ebbs and tides of his journey.
12) Flipped
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it's love. Bryce isn't so sure. Beginning that day, and for the next six years, young Bryce does everything he can to keep his outspoken wannabe girlfriend at arm's length, which isn't easy since they go to the same school and live across the street from each other. Extras included.
13) Big Sur
Publisher
Manufactured and distributed by Ketchup Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014], c2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (81 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In an attempt to heal from the deterioration caused by the pressures of sudden fame and too much alcohol, famous Beat author Jack Kerouac escapes to an isolated, mist-shrouded cabin in the primitive landscape of the Big Sur woods. Instead of finding the peace he desires, he is foiled once again by his own inner demons and sets off on a visceral collision course of paranoia, sex, delirium tremens, misery and madness.
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