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Daisy in Chains: A Novel
by Sharon BoltonHe’s a serial killer. A murderer of young women, all killed in brutal attacks.But despite Hamish Wolfe’s conviction, he’s always stuck to his story—he’s innocent and he’s been wrongly imprisoned. And now he wants someone to investigate and, more importantly, to write his story.Maggie Rose is a notorious defense attorney and writer whose specialty is getting convictions overturned. At first, Maggie is reluctant to even acknowledge Hamish’s requests to meet, ignoring his letters. But this is a very charismatic and persuasive man, good-looking and intelligent.Eventually even she can’t resist his lure…
Dante and His Circle: Education, Script and Image (The New Middle Ages)
by Julia Bolton HollowayIn this book, Julia Bolton Holloway makes use of primary materials in documents, manuscripts and stone monuments in Florence, to place Dante's literary career in its rich context. Dante and His Circle discusses the encyclopaedic multicultural education in classical literature, law, ethics, rhetoric, diplomacy, poetry, music and cosmology Brunetto Latino gave to Guido Cavalcante, Dante Alighieri and Francesco da Barberino. Bolton Holloway traces Latino’s use of Arabic methods he had learned at the Court of Alfonso X el Sabio in Spain in 1260. Next Latino dictates his 'Rettorica', 'Tesoretto' and 'Tesoro' in Italian to his students, following the Sicilian Vespers, the manuscripts of their circle later coming to be re-edited, illustrated and published by Dante's fellow student, Francesco da Barberino, who survived them all and who likewise copied Alfonsine methods for producing the 'Danti del Cento' manuscripts of the 'Commedia'. The book ends by discussing Dante's Decolonialism. Each chapter provides Study Questions for further research.
Horse Show Setback (Starbright Stables Ser.)
by Mari BolteDot is so excited for her first horse show with her new pony, Mojo! But Mojo hurts his leg, and he needs to stay behind to rest. Dot is disappointed, but she still wants to help her friends Lily and Bess do well at the show. Then Dot gets an unexpected surprise that proves a positive attitude pays off in big ways!
Jump Jitters (Starbright Stables Ser.)
by Mari BolteBess has just arrived at Sunshine Stables. Her aunt Sophie owns the stables, and Bess can’t wait to ride! There’s just one problem. Aunt Sophie teaches jumping lessons, and Bess has to get used to a completely new style of riding. Bess is nervous. Her horse, Cedar, is nervous too. Thankfully, Bess makes fast friends with Lily and Dot. But will she quit lessons before her new friendships have a chance to grow?
Mini Horse Mischief (Starbright Stables Ser.)
by Mari BolteA new miniature horse named Beans has arrived at Sunshine Stables. Dot, Lily, and Bess can’t wait to meet him! Beans is unhealthy, and the girls are asked to help care for him. After the girls help nurse him back to health, they realize that the mini horse comes with big mischief!
The New Pony Surprise (Starbright Stables Ser.)
by Mari BolteDot, Lily, and Bess love riding together at Sunshine Stables. One day, Lily learns Dot is moving—but nobody has told Dot yet! Soon a new pony arrives, and Dot gets attached to it. Lily worries Dot will be heartbroken when she has to leave the pony behind. She tries to keep Dot from spending time with it. Then Lily goes too far and makes a big mistake. Can she save her friendship with Dot before it’s too late?
The Swamp: Washington's Murky Pool of Corruption and Cronyism and How Trump Can Drain It
by Eric BollingWhen Washington D.C. was first built, it was on top of a swamp that had to be drained. Donald Trump says it's time to drain it again. In The Swamp, bestselling author and Fox News Channel host Eric Bolling presents an infuriating, amusing, revealing, and outrageous history of American politics, past and present, Republican and Democrat. From national political scandals to tempests in a teapot that blew up; bribery, blackmail, bullying, and backroom deals that contradicted public policies; cronyism that cost taxpayers hundreds upon hundreds of millions of dollars; and personal conduct that can only be described as regrettable, The Swamp is a journey downriver through the bayous and marshes of Capitol Hill and Foggy Bottom. The presidential election of 2016 was ugly, but it exposed a political, media, industry, and elite establishment that desperately wanted to elect a politician who received millions of dollars from terror-funding states over a businessman willing to tell the corrupt or incompetent, “You’re fired.”The book concludes with a series of recommendations for President Trump: practical, hard-headed, and concise ways to drain the swamp and force Washington to be more transparent, more accountable, and more effective in how it serves those who have elected its politicians and pay the bills for their decisions.Last year President Trump declared Wake Up America to be a "huge" book; Eric Bolling's second book is sure to build on that success. Entertaining and timely, The Swamp is the perfect book for today's political climate.
The Laboratory Swine (Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference)
by Peter J. Bollen Axel K. Hansen Aage K Olsen AlstrupAddressing the biology, husbandry, management, veterinary care and research applications of both large and miniature swine, this color resource is renowned as the laboratory reference on swine. It is thoroughly updated and includes a major revision to the anesthetics section. It also places a heightened focus on animal welfare and addresses important considerations related to genetically modified swine. The Laboratory Swine, Second Edition is ideal for animal caretakers, technicians, investigators, and laboratory animal veterinarians as a single-source reference that contributes to the humane care and use of swine in research.
Sexualised Governmentalities: Critical Perspectives on Homosexism (SpringerBriefs in Sociology)
by Angelos BollasThis book critically examines the concept of sexualised governmentalities, a framework for understanding the evolving discourse and power dynamics surrounding discrimination on the basis of sexual practices. Central to this exploration is the shift from traditional heteronormative perspectives to a more complex hetero/homonormative context, where the structure and organisation of sexual relationships gain prominence over the gender or sexual orientation of the participants. A key focus of the book is the concept of homosexism within the realm of gay masculinity studies. The author discusses homosexism as a form of discrimination experienced by gay men from other gay men, highlighting the influence of heteronormative patriarchal society on these interactions. It calls for a broader recognition and acceptance of diverse sexual expressions and challenges the reader to re-evaluate the societal norms around masculinity and sexual behaviour. Sexualised Governmentalities is an important contribution to the discourse on sexual identity and practice, offering insights for a more inclusive and empathetic understanding of sexual diversity.
Mike Bartlett (Routledge Modern and Contemporary Dramatists)
by William C. BolesHailed as one of the most talented playwrights to have emerged in the late 2000s, Mike Bartlett's diverse range of plays strike at the heart of the various crises predominant in the early twenty-first century. Offering the first extensive examination of the plays and television series written by award winning playwright Mike Bartlett, this volume not only provides analysis of some of Bartlett’s best-known works (Cock, Doctor Foster, King Charles III, and Albion), but also includes new interviews with Bartlett and some of his closest and oft relied upon collaborators. In this book, Bartlett’s plays and television series are grouped together thematically, allowing the reader to observe the cross-pollination between his works on the stage and screen. The book also includes an introductory biographical chapter that discusses early influences on his writing (Harold Pinter, Mark Ravenhill, Tony Kushner, and Quentin Tarantino), his time in the Young Writers Programme at the Royal Court, and his work with the Apathists.Routledge Modern and Contemporary Dramatists is a series of innovative and exciting critical introductions to the work of internationally pioneering playwrights, giving undergraduate students an ideal point of entry into these key figures in modern drama.
Can Do: Cantaloupe and HoneyDo Ride a Bike (A Can Do Book)
by Mike BoldtFrom the New York Times bestselling artist of Just Try One Bite and I Don&’t Want to Be a Frog comes a picture book series about childhood firsts, featuring two melons with hilariously—and helpfully—opposite worldviews. Hop on as they learn how to ride a bike.Cantaloupe has a new bike! HoneyDo wants to see him do cool tricks. But Cantaloupe can&’t do tricks. He can&’t even ride. And he&’s not sure he can learn. No problem—HoneyDo will show him. Sort of? You&’ve never seen bike-riding like this!Meet Cantaloupe and HoneyDo. Cantaloupe brings the caution and HoneyDo the confidence. Together, they&’re learning what they can&’t do, at least not at first, and what they totally can—with a little practice, a little care, and two smart melons. From riding a bike to baking a cake and more, with friends like this, new things are can-do.
Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy in Action: Individual, Couple, Family and Child Psychotherapy
by Micheline Boivin Augustine MeierThis book presents a comprehensive guide to applying Meier and Boivin's Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy model to clinical work with individuals, couples, families and children.The central theme of the book is that the paradigm of affects, cognitive processes and behaviors that informs current psychotherapy approaches needs to be broadened to include core self, relational and physical intimacy needs as motivating factors in psychotherapy. Drawing on multiple influences including relational psychoanalysis, the authors illustrate how to work with core needs when providing therapy to children and adults. They establish that core needs are universal, and their realizations are essential for healthy living and argue that clients achieve the healthiest outcomes by finding a way to balance the self alongside their relations with others. The concept of core self, relational and physical intimacy needs is what binds all the chapters in this book and makes it unique among psychotherapy approaches.With a clear transtheoretical approach and rich clinical vignettes, this book is core reading for any psychotherapists, psychoanalyst, or practicing psychologists.
Russian Historiography from 1880 to 1905: Pavel N. Miliukov and the Moscow School (New Perspectives on Central and Eastern European Studies #6)
by Thomas M. BohnIn Russian historiography, the Moscow School’s paradigm shift from political and legal history to social and economic history was markedly driven by Pavel Miliukov (1859-1943), the late leader of the Constitutional Democrats and foreign minister of the Provisional Government. Russian Historiography from 1880 to 1905 develops a narrative of historical sociology’s advancement through the Moscow School under Miliukov’s influence and provides a window into his decision making as a political figure who based his leadership not on public opinion but on the effectiveness of historical processes.
Analyse der 7. MaRisk-Novelle zum Umgang mit Klima- und Umweltrisiken: Schlussfolgerungen für mittelständische Banken im Licht der EZB-Anforderungen zur vollständigen E(SG)-Umsetzung (Business, Economics, and Law)
by Thomas BöhmDie Europäische Zentralbank stellte in ihrer Mitteilung vom 02. November 2022 klar, dass alle Banken die regulatorischen Anforderungen zum Umgang mit Klima- und Umweltrisiken bis spätestens Ende 2024 vollständig erfüllen müssen. Mit der 7. Novelle hat die Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) ESG-Risiken in ihre Mindestanforderungen an das Risikomanagement (MaRisk) der Banken übernommen. In diesem Werk werden die aufsichtlichen ESG-Erwartungshaltungen von EZB, EBA und BaFin dargelegt und miteinander verglichen. Die Arbeit zeigt Ansätze auf, wie mittelständische Institute angemessen mit Klima- und Umweltrisiken in der Banksteuerung umgehen können. Dabei wird deutlich, dass in einer konsequenten institutsspezifischen Umsetzung, neben der Reduzierung möglicher Risiken, auch viele Chancen in Form neuer Geschäftsfelder, gesteigerter Ertragschancen und Imagegewinn liegen.
Sustainable Agroecosystem Management: Integrating Ecology, Economics, and Society
by Patrick J. Bohlen Gar HouseSustainable Agroecosystem Management: Integrating Ecology, Economics, and Society examines the challenges for developing integrated approaches to the management of agricultural ecosystems. Providing historical background of attempts to bridge the ecological and agricultural sciences, this book highlights recent efforts to integrate natural and social science perspectives. Through various case studies with global applications, the text explores practical innovative strategies, policies, and research needs for emphasizing whole system productivity, diversification of agricultural operations, and management of agricultural systems that sustain multiple functions including ecological integrity.
Das letzte Coaching: Wie Sie eigene Stärken durch Selbstcoaching erfolgreich fördern (essentials)
by Yevhen BohdanovWarum sind manche Menschen erfolgreicher und glücklicher als andere? Geht es um Talente oder Genies? Nein! Ihre Stärken haben Sie genügend! Unser Problem ist nicht, dass wir weniger Stärken als nötig haben; unser Problem ist, dass wir das Vorhandene nicht anwenden. Welche Stärken haben Sie persönlich, wie lässt es sich feststellen und wie können Sie sie umsetzen? Was wird Ihnen nie gelingen, auch wenn Sie sich anstrengen? Im Buch nehme ich Sie an die Hand und zeige Ihnen an Praxisbeispielen sowie mehrjähriger Beobachtungen meinen ganz pragmatischen Ansatz. Viel Spaß und Erfolg!
Bloody Newton
by Johnny D. BoggsA new standalone novel based on one of the greatest gunfights in American history from one of the most popular and respected writers of Western fiction, multiple award–winning author, Johnny D. Boggs.BLOODY NEWTON A decade before the legendary Gunfight at OK Corral, there was a much bloodier showdown with a much bigger body count—and Wichita Herald reporter Cindy Bagwell was there to see it all. At first, the fledgling journalist had no idea why her boss would send her to what hardly even passes for a town. But Texans, including trail boss Gary Hardee and his sons, are bringing longhorns to Kansas. And Newton aims to take over the cattle market. Hardee has his hands full—and that&’s before he reaches Newton, where Texans and Kansans don&’t get along. Tensions escalate from fisticuffs to brawling to fatal shootings in short order. But that&’s just a warm-up. On August 19, 1871, in a gambling room at Tuttle&’s dance hall in Hide Park, this powder keg of bad blood and bitterness between two rival groups explodes—with one young reporter, a restaurant owner, and Hardee&’s sons caught in the middle . . . This is the story of the deadliest gunfight in the American West. Of the passionate men and women who fought for a piece of the American Dream. And of the ultimate price they&’d have to pay . . . &“Boggs is unparalleled in evoking the gritty reality of the Old West.&” —The Shootist &“Johnny D. Boggs tells a crisply powerful story that rings true more than two centuries after the bloody business was done.&” —The Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier on The Despoilers
Becoming a Critical Thinker: A Workbook to Help Students Think Well in an Age of Disinformation
by Julie BogartA practical resource to grow students&’ ability to think well in an age of information overloadAt a time when we&’re constantly flooded with contradictory information and opinions, critical thinking skills are more important than ever. This accessible workbook is full of valuable insights, thought-provoking questions, and useful exercises to help teens and preteens expand their perspectives, skillfully navigate thorny issues, recognize bias, identify misinformation, and become more comfortable with dissent and differences of opinion. Becoming a Critical Thinker offers essential tools for students to mature into thoughtful, curious, and empathetic learners.
Manual of Definitive Surgical Trauma Care: Incorporating Definitive Anaesthetic Trauma Care
by Kenneth D Boffard Jonathan Oliver WhiteDeveloped for the International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC), the Manual of Definitive Surgical Trauma Care 6e is ideal for training all surgeons and anaesthetists who manage trauma on an infrequent basis.The Manual is updated every 4 years and reflects the most recent developments in patient management based on new evidence-based information. Its focus is on the importance of the multidisciplinary care of the trauma surgical patient. This sixth edition has evolved, and the all-important section on the Non-Technical Skills which are required has been expanded. A significant number of the original guidelines in trauma have been archived, as they are no longer pertinent or have been superseded. The increasing (and occasionally harmful) role of non-operative management (NOM) has been recognized. The ‘Military Environments’ and ‘Austere Environments’ chapters have been substantially revised to reflect current multinational combat experience, and broadened to reflect modern asymmetrical conflicts and the increased need for humanitarian intervention including military peacekeeping in which only one side wears a uniform. Military weapons are used in major cities against the civilian population. More recently, urban, non-military populations have been the targets and victims of heavy military combat including use of ultra-sophisticated weaponry. Each situation carries its own spectrum of injury and responsibility of care.Including website access to a selection of videos which provide an anatomic overview of surgical approaches, this resource provides a gold standard educational and training resource to help prepare the relatively fully trained surgeon to manage the difficult injuries that might present to a major trauma centre.
Congo Inc.: Bismarck's Testament (Global African Voices)
by In Koli BofaneTo the sound of machine gun fire and the smell of burning flesh, award-winning author In Koli Jean Bofane leads readers on a perilous, satirical journey through the civil conflict and political instability that have been the logical outcome of generations of rapacious multinational corporate activity, corrupt governance, widespread civil conflict, human rights abuses, and environmental degradation in Africa. Isookanga, a Congolese Pygmy, grows up in a small village with big dreams of becoming rich. His vision of the world is shaped by his exploits in Raging Trade, an online game where he seizes control of the world's natural resources by any means possible: high-tech weaponry, slavery, and even genocide. Isookanga leaves his sleepy village to make his fortune in the pulsating capital Kinshasa, where he joins forces with street children, warlords, and a Chinese victim of globalization in this blistering novel about capitalism, colonialism, and the world haunted by the ghosts of Bismarck and Leopold II. Told with just enough levity to make it truly heartbreaking, Congo Inc. is a searing tale about ecological, political, and economic failure.
The Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals)
by Regina Boess-Lott Sharon StecikThe Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals is a series that provides fundamental and advanced material with a clinical approach to clinicians and students. A special effort was made to include information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, as well as for surgical assistants, opticians, plus low vision, and contact lens examiners.This book contains basic guidelines and typical scenarios that the ophthalmic surgical assistant needs to know. The text begins with the operative patient, including preoperative testing and consents, and travels through the operating room experience. Topics include gowning and gloving, preparing trays and tables, and sterilization techniques. Detailed descriptions of common operative procedures such as plastics, cataract, corneal, and retinal procedures are also included. Operative notes are written on a minute-by-minute basis so the reader can become familiar with the instruments and other implements, and the order in which they are used. This text will help prepare the ophthalmic assistant for any setting, whether it be hospital or office based.
In the Kingdom of the Pure: [None]
by Peter BoehmA fascinating description by German journalist Peter Boehm of his experiences while teaching English in Saudi Arabia.
Scions of Tamarlane: [None]
by Peter BoehmA fascinating description by German journalist Peter Boehm of his experiences and findings upon extensive travels to the Muslim former republics of the Soviet Union.
Citizens without a City: Destruction and Despair after the L'Aquila Earthquake
by Jan-Jonathan BockIn 2009, after seismic tremors struck the Italian mountain town of L'Aquila, survivors were subjected to a "second earthquake"—invasive media attention and a relief effort that left them in a state of suspended citizenship as they were forcibly resettled and had to envision a new future.In Citizens without a City, Jan-Jonathan Bock reveals how a disproportionate government response exacerbated survivors' sense of crisis, divided the local population, and induced new types of political action. Italy's disenfranchising emergency reaction relocated citizens to camps and sites across a ruined townscape, without a plan for restoration or return. Through grassroots politics, arts and culture, commemoration rituals, architectural projects, and legal avenues, local people now sought to shape their hometown's recovery. Bock combines an analysis of the catastrophe's impact with insights into post-disaster civic life, urban heritage, the politics of mourning, and community fragmentation.A fascinating read for anyone interested in urban culture, disaster, and politics, Citizens without a City illustrates how survivors battled to retain a sense of purpose and community after the L'Aquila earthquake.
An Inheritance of Ashes: A Novel (Scholastic Canada Hardcover Ser.)
by Leah BobetA teen faces the aftermath of a supernatural war in this &“remarkably good . . . feast of pleasures . . . Beautifully written, and emotionally provocative&” (Tor). The strange war down south—with its rumors of gods and monsters—is over. And while sixteen-year-old Hallie and her sister wait to see who will return from the distant battlefield, they struggle to maintain their family farm. When Hallie hires a veteran to help them, the war comes home in ways no one could have imagined, and soon Hallie is taking dangerous risks—and keeping desperate secrets. But even as she slowly learns more about the war and the men who fought it, ugly truths about Hallie&’s own family are emerging. And while monsters and armies are converging on the small farm, the greatest threat to her home may be Hallie herself. &“[A] superb fantasy . . . Bobet is an accomplished stylist . . . and she insightfully examines the corrosive dangers of sibling rivalry in a story filled with impossible choices and unknowable ambiguities.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“War, community, long-festering anger, and forgiveness—all thoughtfully and deliberately conveyed.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“A compelling interrogation of faith versus science . . . Readers with an interest in either will find this to be an elevation from the run-of-the-mill dystopia.&” —Bulletin