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Basic Candle Making (How To Basics)

Each step illustrated with color photos. Includes how to avoid common mistakes plus information on scents and dyes.

Nymphs for Streams & Stillwaters

The authoritative book on nymphs. Step-by-step instructions for 112 useful nymph flies. More than 900 photos of natural nymphs, their imitations, and steps in tying those flies.

Marlin Firearms

From 1863 to the present--the company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models of rifles and the many other Marlin products.

The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry

Juniper Berry knows how to handle bobcats, bears, and mountain lions, but can she survive the toughest predator of all—middle school? Eleven-year-old Juniper Berry lives with her family deep in the wild woods. Living off the grid is pretty exciting, but her happy life in the wild ends abruptly when her younger brother gets sick, and they move to the city to be closer to the hospital. Juniper and her older sister end up living with cousins they hardly know and attending public school for the first time, which is harder to navigate than the wild woods ever were. Juniper feels like a wolf cub separated from her pack. <P><P> As the hospital bills for her brother start piling up, Juniper knows they’ll need to be paid before the family can go back to the woods, so she decides to make enough money to help out. With her cousin Alayna’s support, Juniper starts posting videos filled with her wisdom from the woods, hoping to get a following. But what if it doesn’t work? What if the bills never get paid? Not going home to the wild is Juniper’s worst nightmare. While she’s stuck in the city, she might as well make the most of it, like sticking up for Alayna, who’s being bullied by her supposed friends, for starters. <P><P> The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry is a story about perseverance when faced with difficult and unfamiliar challenges, belonging and finding your identity, compassion for others, and learning that our differences can sometimes be our strengths.

Race for the Ruby Turtle

Ojibwe in Minnesota

With insight and candor, noted Ojibwe scholar Anton Treuer traces thousands of years of the complicated history of the Ojibwe people—their economy, culture, and clan system and how these have changed throughout time, perhaps most dramatically with the arrival of Europeans into Minnesota territory. <P><P> Ojibwe in Minnesota covers the fur trade, the Iroquois Wars, and Ojibwe-Dakota relations; the treaty process and creation of reservations; and the systematic push for assimilation as seen in missionary activity, government policy, and boarding schools. <P><P> Treuer also does not shy away from today's controversial topics, covering them frankly and with sensitivity—issues of sovereignty as they influence the running of casinos and land management; the need for reform in modern tribal government; poverty, unemployment, and drug abuse; and constitutional and educational reform. He also tackles the complicated issue of identity and details recent efforts and successes in cultural preservation and language revitalization. A personal account from the state's first female Indian lawyer, Margaret Treuer, tells her firsthand experience of much change in the community and looks ahead with renewed cultural strength and hope for the first people of Minnesota.

Leading with Joy: Practices for Uncertain Times

In a time of increasing disconnection and uncertainty, Leading with Joy shows how leaders can reclaim their purpose and embrace joy in service of social transformation. Leadership that connects people and centers compassion and trust instead of competition and disconnection is needed more than ever before. There are plenty of manuals that show people how to manage organizations, but what is really needed in this moment is a book that shows us how to include kindness and inspiration within leadership. Leading with Joy promotes a courageous and compassionate approach to leadership that can sustain purposeful action and social change. This book takes the form of a series of vignettes about the authors' insights and stories, with reflection questions at the end of each one. Through these stories-which address topics such as workplace triumphs and lessons, family relationships, and even near-death experiences- Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali illuminate different aspects of leadership, such as humility, forgiveness, and kindness, and invite leaders to respond to the current moment.The book draws on the authors' lived experiences as leaders, including their encounters with oppression, and their wisdom in principled leadership. They demonstrate how leaders can create conditions of abundance and well-being, which are necessary for long-term social transformation.

Partly Cloudy

What do you see when you look at clouds?Two curious bunnies enjoy watching clouds go by. But when they look at the sky, they each see something completely different! While one bunny likes to use his imagination and sees cotton candy or whipped cream, the other bunny can only see the science behind them. Together they learn that cloud watching is much more fun when they can see it through each other's eyes.With extensive back matter about the many kinds of clouds and the water cycle, celebrated author and illustrator Deborah Freedman once again combines the educational with the whimsical, while introducing young readers to two irresistible characters who see the power of possibility.

Literary Criticism from Plato to Post-Theory: An Introduction

Provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of literary criticism from antiquity to the present Spanning more than two millennia of intellectual history, Literary Criticism from Plato to Post-Theory: An Introduction offers the most thorough and accessible survey of Western literary theory available today. M.A.R. Habib presents a lucid and detailed chronological account of key movements, texts, and thinkers—from Plato and Aristotle to posthumanism and digital studies—making complex ideas intelligible without sacrificing scholarly rigor. This second edition is expanded to address the rapidly evolving landscape of contemporary criticism, including new and revised chapters on affect theory, cognitive literary studies, gender theory, world literature, and digital humanities. For students and scholars of literature, theory, and cultural studies, Literary Criticism from Plato to Post-Theory provides indispensable insight into how literary criticism has responded to—and helped shape—major intellectual and political developments throughout history. With clear attention to philosophical foundations and cultural context, Habib explores not just what key theorists believed, but why their ideas emerged when they did and how they continue to resonate today. Enabling readers to trace the deep roots and dynamic shifts in literary thought with clarity and critical depth, Literary Criticism from Plato to Post-Theory: Situates literary theory within historical and philosophical developments across cultures and eras Emphasizes contextualization, helping readers understand criticism in relation to its time and place Introduces lesser-known thinkers alongside canonical figures, offering a broad intellectual spectrum Highlights the connections between literary criticism and political, cultural, and social change Bridges classical traditions and emerging technologies/ media in literary analysis Encourages close textual reading while maintaining attention to philosophical underpinnings Ideal for use alongside anthologies or as a stand alone text, Literary Criticism from Plato to Post-Theory: An Introduction, Second Edition remains a foundational resource for understanding the traditions and transformations of literary criticism. It is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in English, comparative literature, cultural studies, or critical theory. It is particularly suited to core courses such as Introduction to Literary Theory, Foundations of Criticism, and World Literature in English, Liberal Arts, and Interdisciplinary Humanities programs.

Sustainable Operations of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Sustainable Computing and Optimization)

This essential guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to leverage cutting-edge technology and circular economy principles to create resilient, profitable, and sustainable supply chains in an era of unprecedented environmental and technological change. In an age defined by technological breakthroughs and environmental challenges, this book delves into the transformative intersection of sustainability, logistics, and supply chain management. It offers a comprehensive exploration of how cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics are revolutionizing logistics operations. By optimizing routes, reducing emissions, and enhancing resource utilization, these tools empower businesses to embrace smarter, greener practices that align with today’s sustainability goals. Beyond technology, the book addresses critical challenges, such as navigating the complexities of implementing sustainable solutions, overcoming operational resistance, and ensuring economic viability. It offers actionable strategies to foster resilience in supply chains, especially in the face of global disruptions such as pandemics and disruption to global trade. With a strong focus on circular economy principles, it provides practical frameworks for integrating reuse, recycling, and efficient waste management into supply chains, all while balancing environmental consciousness with economic imperatives. Rich in insights and real-world applications, this book is an essential resource for supply chain professionals, sustainability advocates, policymakers, and researchers. Whether you’re looking to innovate your operations, enhance resilience, or contribute to a sustainable future, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to lead the way in modern logistics. Readers will find the book: Offers a comprehensive analysis of how sustainability, artificial intelligence, and the circular economy are reshaping modern logistics and supply chain management; Provides actionable strategies to overcome challenges such as high implementation costs and operational resistance in adopting green logistics practices; Explores resilience strategies to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by global disruptions, including pandemics; Highlights cutting-edge applications of AI, big data, and machine learning to optimize logistics operations for efficiency and reduced environmental impact; Delivers practical insights into integrating circular economy principles and fostering collaboration between industry, policymakers, and researchers. Audience Academics, researchers, supply chain and logistics professionals, sustainability advocates, technology specialists, and policymakers focused on sustainability and efficiency in the supply chain.

Archean and Proterozoic Earth: Infancy and Adolescence of the Planet Earth (ISTE Invoiced)

It took nearly four billion years for the Earth to become a hospitable planet. Archean and Proterozoic Earth traces the geodynamic, biological, climatic and environmental upheavals that accompanied this evolution. This book looks at the planet’s secular cooling and its implications for the dynamics of the Earth’s mantle and the development of plate tectonics, as well as the evolution of magma composition and the formation of a differentiated continental crust. It shows how variations in the intensity of the Earth’s magnetic field have proved useful in reconstructing the movement of continents across the surface of the globe. The book also documents the origin of the oceans and the appearance of the first traces of life, and describes the evolution of the major biogeochemical cycles that led to the oxygenation of the atmosphere, the diversification of living organisms and the concentration of substances of economic interest, particularly metals.

90 Days to Level Up Your Teamwork (90 Days to Level Up Series)

Supercharge your teamwork skills in just three months with expert advice from an industry leader In 90 Days to Level Up Your Teamwork, bestselling author Amy Edmondson teaches you how to become a better team player by focusing on a specific element of cooperative achievement each week. From overcoming barriers to creating psychological safety, this book walks you through exactly how to develop your teamwork skills, one step at a time. Inside you'll find: A crystal-clear, week-by-week roadmap to help you improve your teamwork skills Practical tasks and actionable steps you can apply immediately to become a better teammate Thoughtful prompts to help you think about how what you've learned applies to your own career If you're ready to transform your career and achieve your goals in just one quarter, the 90 Days to Level Up series is for you. Whether you're brand-new to a business, stepping into a leadership role for the first time, or looking to enhance your skills, this series will be your personal guide to unlocking your potential and reaching new professional heights.

Strategic Creativity: How to Shape the Future to Change the Present

A visionary guide for organizations to harmonize the deep interplay between strategy and creativity Strategic Creativity is the first book to address creativity from a strategic perspective. It discusses, through examples and theoretical reflection, how strategic thinking enables creative solutions—and why it is mistaken to conceptualize creativity and strategy as opposites. It argues that to change the present, we need to learn how to shape the future by embracing uncertainty and openness as an opportunity to create something new. This book invites readers to engage with key questions surrounding how we live our lives, pursue our endeavours, and shape the future, proposing a model that applies to both individual practice and the larger whole. Core topics explored in this book include: The strategic importance of practices in acting creatively and ensuring creative practices succeed by designing strategically Establishing creative enterprises to help organizations move forward, such as by inventing “positive economies” Changing perspectives in curatorial strategies, connecting spheres through entrepreneurial strategies, and bringing worlds together through diplomatic strategies Strategic Creativity earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of artists, designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in creative organizations, political movements, and beyond seeking to act seriously yet playfully, ambitiously yet modestly, and seamlessly merge two dynamic concepts for a clear competitive advantage.

Wealth Management With a Difference: Your Guide to Achieving Client, Generational, and Business Success

A unique playbook for success for wealth managers and financial advisors in the face of sweeping generational change There are hundreds of thousands of financial advisors globally serving clients whose needs are undergoing a revolution. Generational shifts are transforming how these clients approach money, spanning values, technology, investing, and even politics. Younger investors and women are creating wealth, inheriting tens of trillions of dollars from relatives, and accumulating money as they move closer to retirement. In Wealth Management with a Difference: Your Guide to Achieving Client, Generational, and Business Success, global financial services veterans April Rudin and Nick Rice show how advisors and wealth managers can serve these growing needs and position themselves at the heart of families and their legacies. Each chapter explores a generational opportunity for wealth managers and advisors globally, ranging across financial planning, investing, technology, and management strategy. The authors summarize each opportunity, how they are likely to evolve, and what they mean for your clients and your business. You’ll find: Comments from over eighty experts around the world across opportunities underscoring their global relevance Action points for wealth management firms and financial advisors Visuals and charts illustrating and illuminating the trends discussed An essential read for wealth managers, financial advisors, private bankers, family offices, and other financial professionals, Wealth Management with a Difference is a guide to success for everyone in the industry, ranging from new entrants to the most experienced advisors and executives.

Physical Ability Testing: A Guide to Safe Job Placement, Accommodation, and Legal Compliance

A guide to implementing legally compliant physical ability testing (PAT) programs that prevent injuries, optimize performance, and ensure reasonable accommodations In Physical Ability Testing: A Guide to Safe Job Placement, Accommodation, and Legal Compliance, a team of distinguished medical professionals delivers an expert discussion of the fundamentals of creating a PAT program. Explaining the perspectives of the employer, the authors detail the systematic steps in developing and administering legally valid, job-specific PATs and providing proper interactive accommodation reviews for new hires and incumbent employees. The book covers testing policies and procedures that address methods to avoid discrimination and minimize disparate impact on protected classes such as individuals with disabilities, older adults, women (including those who are pregnant), and individuals affected by medical or behavioral health conditions such as substance use disorders or recent surgeries. It also provides critical information on defending test failure determinations based on the “direct threat” and “undue hardship” defenses. Readers will find: A thorough introduction to the validation process best suited for a defensible PAT programComprehensive explorations of PAT programs in a variety of industriesPractical discussions of administering PATs, legal cases covering them, and published scientific literature related to work physiologyComplete treatments of the validation processes used in ensuring PAT programs remain legally defensible This book is perfect for human resource professionals, occupational physicians and nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, safety professionals, industrial hygienists, ergonomists, human factors specialists, and risk managers.

Respect: How to Change the World One Interaction at a Time

How to be more respectful and how to encourage others to treat you more respectfully In Respect: How to Change the World One Interaction at a Time, veteran public relations executive Robert Dilenschneider delivers an insightful and original discussion of how to cultivate respectfulness in every facet of your life. You’ll learn how to embody and encourage respectful behavior and speech among work colleagues, family, friends, and others. You’ll learn about how respectfulness has life-changing consequences for all who practice it and why it’s within reach for us all. You’ll also discover why it’s so sorely needed in an increasingly fragmented society and how it can transform our interactions for the better. Readers will also find: Strategies for transcending the inane and unimportant and creating meaning in your life Tools and paths to improve your self-respect, develop respectfulness, and encourage others to treat you with respect Techniques to begin mending some of the fences that appear irreparably damaged by increasing societal incivility Perfect for managers, executives, directors, founders, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders, Respect is an essential guide to navigating a society, marketplace, and environment that seems increasingly prone to disrespect and rudeness, and how to help make it better.

La historia de la ambientalista Wangari Maathai (The Story of Environmentalist Wangari Maathai)

Esta entrada inspiradora en la series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Wangari Maathai, la primera mujer africana, y ambientalista, a ganar el Premio Nobel de Paz. This inspiring entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Wangari Maathai, the first African woman, and environmentalist, to win a Nobel Peace Prize.Wangari creció amando la naturaleza alrededor de ella en Kenia: desde los árboles mugumo hasta el río y los renacuajos que nadaban en él. Aunque muchas mujeres en Kenia no recibían educación, la familia de Wangari apoyó su curiosidad y pudo aprender muchas cosas maravillosas sobre el medio ambiente en cursos de ciencia. Sus estudios la llevaron lejos de su hogar, pero cuando vio que el Gobierno de su país estaba maltratando sus amados mugumos y el río, ella regresó con un plan. Sus ideas protegieron el ecosistema y a la vez promovieron los derechos de sus paisanas, y la hicieron la primer mujer africana y ambientalista a ganar el Premio Nobel de Paz. La historia de dedicación de Maathai empoderadá a todos los que amen las bellezas que ofrece el mundo natural. Este libro por capítulos incluye ilustraciones en blanco y negro, así como barras laterales sobre temas relacionados, una línea detiempo, un glosario y lecturas recomendadas. Perfecto para lectores que buscan pasar de libros ilustrados al siguiente nivel de lectura. Wangari grew up loving the nature around her in Kenya: from the mugumo trees to the river and the tadpoles that swam within it. Though many women in Kenya didn't receive an education, Wangari's family supported her curiosity and she was able to learn many wonderful things about the environment in science classes. Her studies took her far from home, but when she saw that her country's government was mistreating her beloved mugumos and river, she came back with a plan. Her ideas protected the ecosystem and promoted her countrywomen's rights at the same time, and they made her the first African woman and environmentalist to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The story of Maathai's dedication will empower all who love the beautiful things the natural world offers. This chapter-book edition includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading. Perfect for readers looking to move from picture books to the next reading level.Check out the other titles in this series:LA HISTORIA DEL HÉROE DE LOS DERECHOS CIVILES JOHN LEWIS • LA HISTORIA DE LA ESTRELLA DE CINE ANNA MAY WONG

La historia del clavadista olímpico Sammy Lee (The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee)

Esta cautivadora entrada en la series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Sammy Lee, un clavadista coreanoamericano que fue el primer asiaticoestadounidense a ganar una medalla de oro en las olimpiadas. This compelling entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal.Desde su primer clavado en una piscina publica a los doce años, Sammy Lee quedó enamorado del sentido de volar. Pero en 1932, las personas de color --como el coreanoamericano Sammy-- solo podían entrar a la piscina publica una vez a la semana. El padre de Sammy le aconsejó que se olvidara de su pasión por los saltos y lo empujó a enfocarse en estudiar para ser doctor. Pero Sammy Lee persistió en su practica de saltos, a pesar del prejuicio que enfrentó, y estudió para ser doctor a la misma vez. Tras años y años de esforzarse, el Dr. Sammy Lee se zambulló en la historia olímpica en 1948 al convirtirse en el primer asiaticoestadounidense a ganar una medalla de oro en las Olimpiadas. La historia de determinacíon y triumfo de Sammy Lee es un ejemplo extraordinario para cualqueira que esté persiguiendo un sueño. Este libro por capítulos incluye ilustraciones en blanco y negro, así como barras laterales sobre temas relacionados, una línea de tiempo, un glosario y lecturas recomendadas. Perfecto para lectores que buscan pasar de libros ilustrados al siguiente nivel de lectura. From his first dive in a public swimming pool at twelve years old, Sammy Lee fell in love with the feeling of flying. But in 1932, people of color -- like the Korean American Sammy -- were only allowed to use the pool one day a week. Sammy's father told Sammy he should forget about his passion for diving and pushed him to focus on studying to become a doctor instead. But Sammy Lee persisted and kept practicing diving, despite the prejudice he faced, and studied to become a doctor at the same time. After years and years of working hard, Dr. Sammy Lee dove into Olympic history in 1948, becoming the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal. Sammy Lee's story of determination and triumph sets an extraordinary example for anyone striving to fulfill a dream. This chapter book edition includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading. Perfect for readers looking to move from picture books to the next reading level.Check out the other titles in this series:LA HISTORIA DEL HÉROE DE LOS DERECHOS CIVILES JOHN LEWIS • LA HISTORIA DE LA ESTRELLA DE CINE ANNA MAY WONG

The Lost Wilderness: Tales of East Africa

This is the story of Mohemed Ismail's years in Kenya and Tanzania as a game warden and professional hunter. In this book Ismail chronicles the life experiences of five native Africans who worked with him during his years as a game warden as well as his own experiences as a professional hunter.

Safari: A Dangerous Affair

It shows safaris are not without danger, and you better have your life insurance paid up before you leave, because accidents will happen!

Preston Catalogue -1909: Rules, Levels, Planes, Braces and Hammers, Thermometers, Saws, Mechanic's Tools & cc.

A complete reprint of perhaps the finest catalog this prestigious firm ever issued. Founded in 1825, Preston was one of the leading English tool manufacturers, noted for its extensive line of high quality hand tools. The 1909 catalogue lists and illustrates over 600 different rules, 300 levels, the distinctive Preston planes and a variety of other tools and instruments. This is one of the most attractive of all the English tool trade catalogues and it s further enhanced by a carefully researched study of the Preston firm by Mark Rees.

Sawhorse Layout with the Framing Square for School and Home Workshop

This manual offers step-by-step sawhorse construction procedures. Four quality worksheets (Carpentry Hand Tools, Glues, Nails and Screws) are included to assist students in learning and to assist in teaching this instructional area. The manual also includes plans for constructing eight other types of sawhorses. An excellent addition to any carpentry instructional unit. ,

Atheism: The Case Against God

George H. Smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by human beings - the concept of a supreme being. With painstaking scholarship and rigorous arguments, Mr. Smith examines, dissects, and refutes the myriad "proofs" offered by theists - sophisticated, professional theologians - as well as the average religious layman. He explores the historical and psychological havoc wrought by religion in general and concludes that religious belief cannot have any place in the life of modern, rational man."It is not my purpose to convert people to atheism . . . (but to) demonstrate that the belief in God is irrational to the point of absurdity. If a person wishes to continue believing in a god, that is his prerogative, but he can no longer excuse his belief in the name of reason and moral necessity."

Record Tools: Reprint of Catalogue No.15 of 1938. With a Guide for Plane Collectors

This is a reprint of the complete 1938 Catalogue No 15 of Record Tools together with an introduction detailing the complete history of the company and its products from its founding by the Hampton Brothers in 1898 through the acquisition of the Preston List in the early 1930s to the present day Record Tools. The introduction by Leslie Harrison concentrates on the planes Record produced from 1931 onwards and includes the acquisition of planes formerly made by Edward Preston; and it contains details of all planes advertised and produced since 1938. This No 15 Catalogue was the most comprehensive and representative of the Record line of tools ever produced. The lists and catalogues since then have been largely updates. This volume is printed on high-quality gloss paper and includes illustrations of the tools and parts throughout the text. Appropriate patent documents are included. The catalogue is divided into six sections: Planes and Spoke Shaves; Hand & Breast Drills; Vices for Metal and Wood; Pipe Vices, Wrenches, & Cutters; Bolt Clippers, and Cramps. Leslie Harrison has been collecting and researching Record planes for years. He has a definitive collection of them and is acknowledged as an authority. He has had full cooperation in this study from Record Tools and the Hawley Collection Trust at Sheffield University. Hundreds of B&W images

Fly-Fish Better

Solve or avoid common fly-fishing problems, make the best use of tackle, and catch more fish. The best rod for the job, matching the line weight to the rod for particular situations, knot tying (clear photos show how it's done), hooks and sharpening, coping with tiny flies, fishing the salt, releasing fish.