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The Making of Modern Tibet
by A.Tom GrunfeldAn account of Tibet and the Tibetan people that emphasises the political history of the 20th century. This book attempts to reach beyond the polemics by considering the various historical arguments, using archival material from several nations and drawing conclusions focused on available documents.
The Making of a Psychotherapist
by Neville SymingtonThis book is about a psychotherapist in the making, so both the strengths and errors of the psychotherapist are laid bare for the reader to scrutinize. It discusses psychotherapy in relation to such areas as modes of cure, conscience.
The Making of a Serial Killer
by Danny Rolling Sondra LondonThe man convicted of the vicious murders of five college students in Gainesville, Florida, discusses his motivations and actions in commiting the crimes, reflects on what made him into a killer, and his struggle to come to terms with what he did. Original. IP.
The Mammoth Book of Classical Whodunnits
by Mike AshleyIn the golden days of Ancient Greece and Rome, amidst the splendid art and architecture, the philosophy and politics - there was always a full measure of intrigue, mystery and murder.In this new collection twenty-two writers take up their pens to give an enthralling picture of classical crime. Favourite historical detectives such as Gordianus the Finder, Decius Metellus, and Sister Fidelma rub shoulders with eminent temporary sleuths such as Socrates and that honourable man Brutus, whilst other great names - Augustus, Archimedes, and even the spoilt and beautiful goddess of love, Aphrodite herself - also become enmeshed in terrible and ingenious crimes.Contributors include:Keith HellerEdward D. HochPhyllis Ann KarrTheodore MathiesonAmy MyersWallace NicholsAnthony PriceSteven SaylorDarrell SchweitzerBrian StablefordKeith Taylorand many more
The Mammoth Book of Classical Whodunnits (Mammoth Books #165)
by Mike AshleyIn the golden days of Ancient Greece and Rome, amidst the splendid art and architecture, the philosophy and politics - there was always a full measure of intrigue, mystery and murder.In this new collection twenty-two writers take up their pens to give an enthralling picture of classical crime. Favourite historical detectives such as Gordianus the Finder, Decius Metellus, and Sister Fidelma rub shoulders with eminent temporary sleuths such as Socrates and that honourable man Brutus, whilst other great names - Augustus, Archimedes, and even the spoilt and beautiful goddess of love, Aphrodite herself - also become enmeshed in terrible and ingenious crimes.Contributors include:Keith HellerEdward D. HochPhyllis Ann KarrTheodore MathiesonAmy MyersWallace NicholsAnthony PriceSteven SaylorDarrell SchweitzerBrian StablefordKeith Taylorand many more
The Mammoth Book of Lost Symbols: A Dictionary of the Hidden Language of Symbolism (Mammoth Books #343)
by Nadia JulienHumanity has always used symbols-material objects used to denote difficult, abstract concepts-to describe thoughts and feelings, or to protect secret truths from common knowledge. This concise A-Z guide is a fascinating work of reference that brings to light all the symbols and symbolisms of the world, many aspects of which have been lost to time, including Freemasonry, the Kabbalah, the tarot, astrology, alchemy, Zoroastrianism, and ancient cultures from Egypt to Japan.
The Man Behind the Book: Literary Profiles
by Louis AuchinclossTwenty-three biographical essays on writers admired by the National Medal of Arts–winning author of The Education of Oscar Fairfax.For Louis Auchincloss, life and letters are not two things but one. It therefore comes as no surprise that when he writes about writers, their lives are considered as closely as their works. He takes what today is a refreshingly unpopular position: that the artist and his art cannot be teased apart, that biography of criticism and criticism biography. For Mr. Auchincloss, it all boils down to that maxim of Buffon’s: “the style’s the man,” the man behind the book.The twenty-three writers discussed here are a mixed lot—English, American, and French; novelists, poets, and playwrights; Jacobeans, Victorians, and moderns—yet each has meant a great deal to Mr. Auchincloss as a reader and a writer. Some of them are classics, and familiar Auchincloss subjects: Sarah Orne Jewett, Henry James, Ivy Compton-Burnett. Others, among them Prosper Merimee, Harold Frederic, and Amy Lowell, were famous once but are now obscure. In their cases it is Mr. Auchincloss’s self-described task “to explore the reasons for their fall from grace,” reasons that prove to be unfailingly personal as well as artistic. But as Mr. Auchincloss would rather praise and share than damn and dismiss, it is also his task “to seek the portions of their work that may still merit attention.”Alfred Kazin once noted that Mr. Auchincloss’s essays are marked by “perfect literary grace and wit.” These qualities have never been so evident as in this volume, an informal study of some of the author's favorite books and the fascinating artists behind them.
The Man In The Ice: A Global Survey Of Their Status And The Techniques Of Conservation (The\man In The Ice Ser. #3)
by Konrad SpindlerThe amazing story of the discovery of a 5000-year-old body found perfectly preserved in the Alps - written by the leader of the investigationIn 1991 the world was electrified by a chance discovery of a perfectly preserved corpse trapped in an Alpine glacier. Preliminary tests showed that this was the body of a Neolithic hunter who died some 5300 years ago. Now Dr Konrad Spindler, the leader of an international team of scientists examining the body, makes the results of his investigations public for the first time and answers a series of fascinating questions about the `Ice Man' and the clues he can give us to the nature of daily life in the late Stone Age. The result is a riveting scientific detective story, giving us the fullest picture yet of Neolithic Man - our ancestor.
The Man Next Door
by Ellen James"Ellen James writes with warmth, wit and style. I look forward to each new book."-Debbie MacomberMichael Turner is the man next door and he's got problems!He's an ex-cop turned P.I., who's pretending to be a writer.His partner-normally the most rational of women-is pretending she's pregnant.His eleven-year-old son-whom he loves-isn't pretending anything, but then, the boy's barely talking to him.His father-whom he loathes (no pretense here)-is back in town.And to top it all, he's becoming dangerously attracted to the woman next door, a woman he's been paid investigate, a woman who just might be pretending that she hasn't murdered her husband.
The Man Who Would Be Daddy (Bundles of Joy #14)
by Marie FerrarellaBundles of JoyTWENTY POUNDS OF PERFECTIONThe moment Malcolm Evans laid eyes on tiny Robin Winslow, he was hooked. An enchantress in pink cotton rompers, she brought back feelings Malcolm would have sworn he'd buried for good.AND A MOMMY TO MATCHChrista Winslow had her baby daughter's blue eyes and blond hair-and the same indefinable spirit. And when Malcolm saw mother and child together, it made him wish for a family, something a man like him could only dream of....WOULD LOVE TURN MALCOLM INTO MR. DADDY?Sometimes small packages lead to the biggest surprises!
The Man from Blue River (Home on the Ranch #4)
by Judith BowenHOME ON THE RANCHJudith Bowen has a "talent for spinning a powerful story."-Catherine SpencerWestbank RanchWest of the Blue River, WyomingFraser McKenna is the owner of Westbank Ranch. Strong, too silent, a still-grieving widower.Martha Thomas is the woman who comes to stay.Martha's at loose ends, her job "downsized" out of existence. She's a city woman driving through the western states, looking for adventure. Then, in a small-town Wyoming newspaper, she sees this ad:WANTED: Lady Companion for two girls. Remote location. No cooking/housekeeping required.On a whim, she applies for the job-and gets hired. That day, her life starts to change, and so do the lives of Fraser and the two little girls.Who would think she'd end up married to the rancher from Blue River? Even if it is a marriage of convenience, a marriage for the children's sake. And even if she has to do the proposing herself....
The Man from Forever
by Vella MunnAnthropologist Tory Kent pays little heed to tales of a mystical warrior keeping watch over sacred tribal lands in the California wilderness. But soon a dark figure appears through the mists and the unimaginable becomes reality. Wherever--or whenever--Loka comes from, he is truly a man who awakens a need within Tory that can scarcely be denied. Reissue.
The Man of the House
by Stephen MccauleyStephen McCauley's much-loved novels The Object of My Affection and The Easy Way Out prompted The New York Times Book Review to dub him "the secret love child of Edith Wharton and Woody Allen." Now McCauley stakes further claim to that title -- and more -- with a rich and deftly funny novel that charts the unpredictable terrain of family, friends, and fathers.Thirty-five-year-old Clyde Carmichael spends too much time at things that make him miserable: teaching at a posh but flaky adult learning center; devouring forgettable celebrity biographies; and obsessing about his ex-lover, Gordon. Clyde's other chief pursuit is dodging his family -- his maddeningly insecure sister and his irascible father, who may or may not be at death's door. Clyde's in danger of becoming as aimless as Marcus, his handsome (and unswervingly straight) roommate, who's spent ten years on one dissertation and far too many fizzled relationships.Enter Louise Morris. Clyde's old friend and Marcus's onetime lover is a restless writer and single mother, who shows up with Ben, her son and a neurotic dog in tow. The looming question of Ben's paternity nudges Clyde back into the orbit of his own father -- and propels our endearing hero into the kind of bittersweet emotional terrain that McCauley captures so well.
The Man on the Balcony (Martin Beck #3)
by Maj Sjöwall Per WahlööThe chilling third novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Martin Beck investigating a string of child murders.In the once peaceful parks of Stockholm, a killer is stalking young girls and disposing their bodies. The city is on edge, and an undercurrent of fear has gripped its residents. Martin Beck, now a superintendent, has two possible witnesses: a silent, stone-cold mugger and a mute three year old boy. With the likelihood of another murder growing as each day passes, the police force work night and day. But their efforts have offered little insight into the methodology of the killer. Then a distant memory resurfaces in Beck's mind, and he may just have the break he needs.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Man, the Moon and the Marriage Vow
by Christine RimmerThe Jones Gang WHAT EVERY WOMAN WANTS... ...is what Evie Jones has wanted all her life-husband, children, the white picket fence. But these ordinary wishes have eluded her miserably...because Evie is far from ordinary.... ...IS ONE GOOD MAN Erik Riggins, with his ready-made family, could be the answer to Evie's prayers. In him, she's learned to believe in moonlight and magic-and the power of motherhood! He's got her hoping for a miracle...but can he deliver? THE JONES GANG LIVES ON! North Magdalene's Jones brothers are firecrackers all. But they can't hold a candle...to the females of the family!
The Manikin: A Novel
by Joanna ScottThe Manikin is not a mannequin, but the curious estate of Henry Craxton, Sr. in a rural western New York State. Dubbed the "Henry Ford of Natural History," by 1917 Craxton has become America's preeminent taxidermist. Into this magic box of a world-filled with eerily inanimate gibbons and bats, owls and peacocks, quetzals and crocodiles-wanders young Peg Griswood, daughter of Craxton's newest housekeeper. Part coming-of-age story, part gothic mystery, and part exploration of the intimate embrace between art and life, Joanna Scott's The Manikin is compulsively readable and beautifully written.
The Maple V Primer, Release 4
by Frank GarvanLearn how to use the modern techniques offered by Maple V, a powerful and popular computer algebra system. The Maple V Primer: Release 4 covers all the basic topics a reader needs to know to use Maple V in its major revision encompassed in Release 4 to do algebra and calculus, solve equations, graph 2- and 3-dimensional plots, perform simple programming tasks, and prepare mathematical documents.Every common command and function is supported by a specific example, so you won't waste time struggling with the syntax. Graphs, plots, and other Maple output are provided along with the syntax, so the user knows what to expect when she or he uses a particular command. And all the examples come with a short discussion, answering questions you might have about applying the example to your own work. This is a painless - even fun - way to learn how to use Maple V.
The March Hare Network (Wonderland Gambit)
by Jack L. ChalkerTime after time, life after life, Cory Maddox was being incarnated into worlds he found both familiar and strangely different. And only in this latest incarnation did Cory bring along knowledge, skills, and memories of his previous existence - memories of cold betrayal that promised nothing he saw or felt could be trusted. Nor could he trust his companions who, like himself, kept moving from life to life trying to escape the endless cycle. But it was only with the help of those companions that Cory could develop the technological means to peer beyond the veil of reality - to the shadowy figures whom he was sure were manipulating reality . . . if what he was experiencing actually was reality.Time was running out. His memories gave him an advantage over the others, but he would have to act quickly and surely if he were to discover the truth - before truth itself could no longer be trusted . . .
The Marginalization of Poetry: Language Writing and Literary History
by Bob PerelmanLanguage writing, the most controversial avant-garde movement in contemporary American poetry, appeals strongly to writers and readers interested in the politics of postmodernism and in iconoclastic poetic form. Drawing on materials from popular culture, avoiding the standard stylistic indications of poetic lyricism, and using nonsequential sentences are some of the ways in which language writers make poetry a more open and participatory process for the readers. Reading this kind of writing, however, may not come easily in a culture where poetry is treated as property of a special class. It is this barrier that Bob Perelman seeks to break down in this fascinating and comprehensive account of the language writing movement. A leading language writer himself, Perelman offers insights into the history of the movement and discusses the political and theoretical implications of the writing. He provides detailed readings of work by Lyn Hejinian, Ron Silliman, and Charles Bernstein, among many others, and compares it to a wide range of other contemporary and modern American poetry. A variety of issues are addressed in the following chapters: "The Marginalization of Poetry," "Language Writing and Literary History," "Here and Now on Paper," "Parataxis and Narrative: The New Sentence in Theory and Practice," "Write the Power," "Building a More Powerful Vocabulary: Bruce Andrews and the World (Trade Center)," "This Page Is My Page, This Page Is Your Page: Gender and Mapping," "An Alphabet of Literary Criticism," and "A False Account of Talking with Frank O'Hara and Roland Barthes in Philadelphia."
The Maria Paradox: How Latinas Can Merge Old World Traditions with New World Self-Esteem
by Carmen Inoa Vazquez Rosa Maria GilIn a lively, anecdotal manner, the authors show how to balance old-world values with contemporary North America, whether the issue is juggling career and family demands, turning the traditional marriage into a partnership, awakening and accepting one&’s own sexuality, seeking help with emotional problems outside the family, or learning to stand up for one&’s feelings and rights. Filled with real-life success stories and wise, compassionate advice, The Maria Paradox details how any Latina can enjoy the best of both worlds and become her own person at last.
The Mark Commentary Collection: An All-In-One Commentary Collection for Studying the Book of Mark
by Tremper Longman III Mark L. Strauss David E. Garland Clinton E. Arnold Walter W. WesselThis Mark commentary bundle features volumes from the NIV Application Commentary Series, Zondervan Exegetical Commentary Series, and Expositor's Bible Commentary series authored by David E. Garland, Mark L. Strauss, and Walter W. Wessel. The diverse features from each of the volumes gives you all the tools you need to master the book of Mark.
The Marriage Chase
by Natalie PatrickBRIDE ON THE RUN!Nothing Felicia Grantham did could surprise Ethan Bradshaw. Not even her latest stunt: a midnight horseback ride across his land...while wearing a wedding dress. It seemed the spirited heiress was defying her father and eloping to Las Vegas.For some reason, levelheaded Ethan was suddenly seized by crazy impulses. First he agreed to deliver Felicia to her waiting fiancé. Then he found himself wanting to kiss the bride...passionately. Now he was determined to see that Felicia got married in Vegas after all-but not to another man!
The Marrying Kind
by Beverly BirdAnd then there's the other kind...THE WRONG KIND OF MANSince her husband's death, there hadn't been any room in by-the-books Detective Tessa Hadley-Bryant's life for anything but police work-and that was exactly the way she wanted it. Especially right now, when she was handling the toughest case of her career-a murder investigation that reached into the highest levels of Philadelphia society....So why did the department have to pick now to assign her a new partner who was everything she didn't want? John Gunner was a streetwise South Philly renegade with a reputation for breaking rules-and hearts. And he already had her questioning her sanity-not to mention her vow that she would never love again....
The Marrying Kind (The Inconvenient Bride Series, Book #3)
by Sharon IhleLiberty Ann Justice runs the Laramie Wyoming newspaper with all the fire of a born-and-bred journalist. When Donovan--a handsome stranger Libby mistakes for her employer's son who's intent on shuttering her down--struts into her office, she hates him on sight and heads to her employer's San Francisco offices, prepared for battle.Donovan, insisting on being her escort, tags along. But Libby has no use for the silver-tongued devil, despite the way her heart pounds with his every touch.REVIEWS:"...will leave you smiling long after the last page is read!" ~Literary Times THE INCONVENIENT BRIDES, in series order:The Bride Wore SpursMarrying Miss ShyloThe Marring KindOTHER SERIES by Sharon IhleThe WILD WOMEN Series:UntamedWildcatWild RoseWild Hearts
The Marshal and the Heiress (The American/Scottish Novels #1)
by Patricia PotterAward-winning author Patricia Potter sweeps readers to an ancestral estate in Scotland where a lady&’s heart is reawakened by the surprising arrival of a rugged American lawman After hunting down outlaws during America&’s Civil War, marshal Ben Masters faces a new challenge. His promise to a dying woman has made him the guardian of Sarah Ann Hamilton, an orphaned little girl who must be returned to the Scottish estate she has inherited. But at Calholm, Ben encounters a clan divided by greed and ambition. Only Sarah Ann stands between the coveted Scottish keep and those next in line to inherit. One of them is the child&’s beautiful aunt. Five years ago, Lisbeth Hamilton came to Calholm as a young bride. When her husband died, she found a new passion: establishing a world-renowned stable and breeding a champion steed to rival any in the British Isles. Now the entire family&’s fate rests with the rugged American who has upended their world . . . and who arouses strong emotions in Lisbeth. With deadly intrigue swirling around Calholm and Ben Masters laying claim to her heart, she realizes how far she&’ll go to protect the child they have both come to love and the passion they were meant to share.The Marshal and the Heiress is the 1st book in the American/Scottish Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.