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Conquistador
by S. M. StirlingA new alternate history of America from the author of The Peshawar Lancers, the bestselling novel the Chicago Sun-Times called "a pleasure to read" and Harry Turtledove hailed as "first-rate adventure all the way. " 1945: An ex-marine has discovered a portal that permits him to travel between the America he knows-and a virgin America untouched by European influence. 21st century: The two realities collide. . . .
Consequences
by Penelope LivelyA chance meeting in St. James's Park begins young Lorna and Matt's intense relationship. Wholly in love, they leave London for a cottage in a rural Somerset village. Their intimate life together - Matt's woodcarving, Lorna's self-discovery, their new baby - is shattered with the arrival of World War II. <P><P> In 1960's London, Molly happens upon a forgotten newspaper - a seemingly small moment that leads to her first job and, eventually, a pregnancy by a wealthy man who wants to marry her, but whom she does not love. Thirty years later, Ruth, who has always considered her existence a peculiar accident, questions her own marriage and begins a journey that takes her back to 1941 - and a redefinition of herself, and of love. <P> Told in Lively's incomparable prose, Consequences is a powerful story of growth, death, and rebirth and a study of the previous century - its major and minor events, its shaping of public consciousness, and its changing of lives.
Consequences (Choices Series #2)
by SkyySchool's back in session and there's a lot of unfinished business to handle. As Lena prepares for her wedding day, she can't help but think about Denise, her sexy b-ball roommate who almost stole her away. A summer isn't enough time to get over a true love. Denise just can't shake the feelings she developed for soon-to-be-married Lena. Should she go for what she wants or leave well enough alone? Cooley let Misha walk away, but she can't take no for an answer. Will her determination to win back her first love bring Misha back or push her further away? Carmen worked hard to get her life back on track...but will fears of the past wreck her future with new love Nic? This fast-paced sequel to Choices will leave you on an emotional roller coaster you won't want to get off.
Conservation Laws and Concept-Based Problem-Solving (Minds on Physics)
by University of Massachusetts StaffThe activities in this book are designed to get you thinking about and doing physics in a way that is a lot closer to the way professional scientists think about and do science. You will learn by communicating your ideas with your teacher and with other students, and by trying to make sense of the ideas presented in the book.
Conspiracies (Shadow Grail #2)
by Rosemary Edghill Mercedes LackeyThe second book in the Shadow Grail series by the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill Spirit and her friends Burke, Loch, Muirin, and Addie have managed to defeat the evil force that has been killing students at Oakhurst Academy for the past forty years--or so they think. When a series of magical attacks disrupts the school, Doctor Ambrosius calls upon alumnus Mark Rider to secure the campus--and start training the students for war. The only student without magic, Spirit doesn't trust Mark or his methods. She knows that Oakhurst isn't safe. And if Spirit and her friends want to live long enough to graduate, they have to find out what is really going on--before it's too late.
Conspiracy of Blood and Smoke
by Anne BlankmanAcclaimed author Anne Blankman returns to the shadowy and dangerous world of 1930s Germany in this thrilling sequel to Prisoner of Night and Fog, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity.The girl known as Gretchen Whitestone has a secret: She used to be part of Adolf Hitler's inner circle. More than a year after she made an enemy of her old family friend and fled Munich, she lives in England, posing as an ordinary German immigrant, and is preparing to graduate from high school. Her love, Daniel, is a reporter in town. For the first time in her life, Gretchen is content.But then Daniel gets a telegram that sends him back to Germany, and Gretchen's world turns upside down. When she receives word that Daniel is wanted for murder, she has to face the danger she thought she'd escaped—and return to her homeland. Gretchen must do everything she can to avoid capture, even though saving Daniel will mean consorting with her former friends, the Nazi elite. And as they work to clear Daniel's name, Gretchen and Daniel discover a deadly conspiracy stretching from the slums of Berlin to the Reichstag itself. Can they dig up the explosive truth and get out in time—or will Hitler discover them first?
Conspirator: Lenin in Exile
by Helen RappaportThe father of Communist Russia, Vladimir Ilych Lenin now seems to have emerged fully formed in the turbulent wake ofWorldWar I and the Russian Revolution. But Lenin’s character was in fact forged much earlier, over the course of years spent in exile, constantly on the move, and in disguise. In Conspirator, Russian historian Helen Rappaport narrates the compelling story of Lenin’s life and political activities in the years leading up to the revolution. As he scuttled between the glittering capital cities of Europe--from London and Munich to Vienna and Prague--Lenin found support among fellow émigrés and revolutionaries in the underground movement. He came to lead a ring of conspirators, many of whom would give their lives in service to his schemes. A riveting account of Lenin’s little-known early life, Conspirator tracks in gripping detail the formation of one of the great revolutionaries of the twentieth century.
Constance: A Novel
by Rosie ThomasFrom the &“intrepid, challenge-taking writer&” of The Kashmir Shawl &“comes this story of sisterly rifts and betrayal&” (Good Housekeeping). &“Introspective and descriptive writing carry along . . . Thomas&’ examination of a woman searching for her place in the world. Music writer Constance Thorne is living a seemingly idyllic life in Bali. But paradise can&’t completely insulate her from the world. She is called back to London to be with her dying sister, Jeanette, a journey that is challenging in many ways. Years before, Constance fell in love with her sister&’s husband and ended up not only heartbroken but also estranged from the family. Because she was a foundling and raised by adoptive parents, the rejection hit her very hard. Her solution—to flee to Bali—has anchored her until now. Following Constance from lush Bali back to noisy London, the story line also meanders around Jeanette&’s son, Noah, and his girlfriend, Roxana, who is from Uzbekistan and does her own soul-searching.&” —Booklist &“A terrific book, beautifully written . . . Questions about identity, belonging, infidelity, dying and forgiveness make this a very moving study of the human heart.&” —Australian Women&’s Weekly &“Heart-rending and beautifully written . . . You can&’t fail to be moved.&” —Daily Express &“Prepare to be dazzled . . . An epic tale of sisterhood and betrayal.&” —Company &“Thomas&’ second novel maps out a resonating, touching story that most readers are unlikely to forget . . . An addictive, well-written masterpiece featuring lovely and original characters.&” —Romantic Times
Construction Estimating Using Excel Second Edition
by Steven J. PetersonConstruction Estimating with Excel, Second Edition, introduces readers to the fundamental principles of estimating. Using drawing sets, real-world exercises, and examples, the text offers students critical estimating experience. The book moves step-by-step through the estimating process, discussing the art of estimating, the quantity takeoff, how to put costs to the estimate, and how to finalize the bid. As students progress through the text they are shown how Microsoft Excel can be used to improve the estimating process. Because it introduces spreadsheets as a way of increasing estimating productivity and accuracy, the book can help both beginning and experienced estimators improve their skills.
Consumer Economics and Personal Finance
by Robert Mayer John Burton Sharon Franklin Barbara Littman Mary Herd Tull Diane WildeThe first step in taking charge of your financial life is to figure out who you are.What are your talents and skills? What are you interested in? What are your values? What type of personality do you have? How do you learn best? Setting goals for yourself, both short-term and long-term goals, will help you decide what's important in life.You will be more likely to achieve your goals if they are: your own goals, realistic, stated in a positive way, reachable in a specific period of time, and shared with someone you trust.
Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors (Second Edition)
by Elizabeth B. GoldsmithThis book provides an understanding of how the marketplace works, what our role is in it, and how our choices affect our lifestyles.
Consumer Education & Economics, Sixth Edition
by Annette R. Jacobson Charles A. Malouf Ross E. LoweConsumer Education & Economicsis a contemporary consumer education program that covers all financial literacy basics: Understanding our economy Managing family and personal finances Understanding and managing credit Making well-informed purchasing decisions
Consumer Math Success Kit, Second Edition
by David E. NewtonThe book helps students understand the terminology of consumer mathematics. Interest rates, prices, tax tables, and new nutrition information have been incorporated into the new edition.
Consumer Math: The Mathematics of Housing and Taxes (Consumer Math Ser.)
by Steck-VaughnThis very practical series will help adolescents and adults alike to understand mathematics as it relates to their everyday lives. Each book covers basic math concepts and skills before exploring the more specific topics. Clear explanations are followed by ample practice. Each section also has a pretest, a section review, and a posttest.
Contagion
by Joanne DahmeRose Dugan is a young and beautiful woman living in Philadelphia in the late 19th century passionate about keeping PhiladelphiaOCOs water reservoir clean and healthy. But when Rose starts receiving threatening letters, warning her to convince her husband to shut down his plans for a water filtration system or else, things take a turn for the worse. A conspicuous murder and butting heads cause Rose to search for the culprit, the truth, and a way to keep the people of Philadelphia safe from contagion in more ways than one. "
Containment (A Sanctuary Novel)
by Caryn LixIn the thrilling second book in a series best described as Alien meets The Darkest Minds, Kenzie and her friends find themselves on the run and up against another alien invasion headed towards Earth.They may have escaped Sanctuary, but Kenzie and her friends are far from safe. Ex-Omnistellar prison guard Kenzie and her superpowered friends barely made it off Sanctuary alive. Now they&’re stuck in a stolen alien ship with nowhere to go and no one to help them. Kenzie is desperate for a plan, but she doesn&’t know who to trust anymore. Everyone has their own dark secrets: Omnistellar, her parents, even Cage. Worse still, she&’s haunted by memories of the aliens who nearly tore her to shreds—and forced her to accidentally kill one of the Sanctuary prisoners, Matt. When Kenzie intercepts a radio communication suggesting that more aliens are on their way, she knows there&’s only one choice: They must destroy the ship before the aliens follow the signal straight to them. Because if the monstrous creatures who attacked Sanctuary reach Earth, then it&’s game over for humanity. What Kenzie doesn&’t know is that the aliens aren&’t the only ones on the hunt. Omnistellar has put a bounty on Kenzie&’s head—and the question is whether the aliens or Omnistellar get to her first.
Contemporary Business (14th Edition)
by David L. Kurtz Louis E. BooneContemporary Business 14th Edition gives students the business language they need to feel confident in taking the first steps toward becoming successful business majors and successful business people. With new integrated E-Business context throughout the text, it provides a new approach. Another addition is the "Green Business" boxes in every chapter to provide student's with more Green Business information. All of the information provided is put together in a format easy for all students to understand, allowing for a better grasp of the information.
Contemporary Chemistry: A Practical Approach
by Leonard Saland Thomas G. Cohn<P>This book covers essential chemical concepts and ideas; demonstrates the importance of chemistry in daily life.<P> It will provide ample assessment and numerous opportunities to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.<P> Includes lesson plans, discussion questions, and strategies for building reading, writing, and math skills.
Contemporary Chemistry: The Physical Setting
by Paul S. Cohen Saul L. GeffnerContemporary Chemistry: The Physical Setting is an introduction to the study of chemistry, which follows the New York State Core Curriculum. With this book, you can gain a firm understanding of the fundamental concepts of chemistry--a base from which you may confidently proceed to further studies in chemistry, or simply to a deeper appreciation of the world of science in which you live.
Contemporary Economics
by William A. MceachernMcEachern, an economist and teacher, provides an introductory textbook on economics that explains related theory, events, and institutions by using timely real-world examples. Each of the National Content Standards of the National Council on Economic Education is covered. Two new chapters in this edition discuss personal finance, specifically consumer responsibilities and protections and managing money. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Contemporary Human Geography
by James M. RubensteinContemporary Human Geography is a beautifully crafted, modular springboard into essential human and cultural geography concepts, designed for the contemporary geography student. This brief, innovative text explores current human geography in the bold visual style that distinguishes Dorling Kindersley (DK) publications. Topics within each chapter are organized into modular, self-contained, two-page spreads. Together with the graphics, Rubenstein's efficient writing engages students, presenting information clearly without sacrificing the high-quality geography content essential to students and instructors.
Contemporary Living
by Marjorie B. Harter Verdene RyderWith this new edition, Contemporary Living will continue to be a leading text and popular choice by teachers. This text provides an objective, sensitive presentation of contemporary issues facing today's students. Students will study their development as individuals and family members and learn to identify the attitudes, values, standards, and goals that will influence their decision making. Many new topics have been added to update text content, along with 125 new illustrations.<BR>-- New topics include using the management process; making a career plan; teamwork skills; and strategies for job success.<BR>-- More information is provided on lifespan development, including young adulthood, as well as child guidance techniques.<BR>-- Technology applications have been added throughout, such as using the Internet to find jobs and shopping online.<BR>-- A new end-of-chapter feature called "To Think About" involves topics, questions, and activities requiring critical thinking.
Contemporary Living
by Marjorie B. Harter Verdene Ryder- Added content on early brain development, SIDS, and child guidance techniques. - New topics include using the management process; making a career plan; teamwork skills; strategies for job success; and life span development.