Datasets:

cogsci13

/

Amazon-Reviews-2023-Books-Meta

like 1

[ "Illustrated Fluteplaying 2nd (revised) edition. Paperback 81 pages. Author Robin Soldan, Illustrator Jeanie Mellersh London Minstead Publications 1993." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Arts & Photography", "Music" ]

[ "Some scholars see James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake as a work of satire and irony; others see it as a playground for the English language. I love the book, and its release into the public domain in many parts of the world enabled me to produce this illustrated Volume. Finnegans Wake endures the reputation of being one of the most challenging works of fiction in the English language. When asked what he made of it, Ezra Pound contended, “Nothing so far as I make out, nothing short of divine vision or a new cure for the clap can possibly be worth all the circumambient peripherization.” Oliver Gogarty believed it was “the most colossal leg pull in literature since Macpherson’s Ossian.” But if a picture can clarify a thousand words, then perhaps pictures can help illuminate Joyce’s masterpiece. My copy of Finnegans Wake includes 219,035 words. At one picture per one thousand words, it would take only 220 pictures to explain the entire text. This illustrated book, Volume 1, contains Finnegans Wake Book 1, Chapters 1 and 2, at 15,751 words. I have incorporated over 300 illustrations, so you can see that these two chapters are explained awfully thoroughly. At this rate, the final set of illustrated Volumes will contain over 4,170 images, an over-explanation ratio of more than 19:1. So quickly can confusing things come to brightness. All the illustrations are authentic and promote the tradition of prickly debate started with the publication of Joyce’s original book. As critic Omar Gosh says, “It is a real piece of work.” “I can’t wait to see the movie.” – Dick Tator, The Banana Republican. “We hope to carry on the tradition for this work of many initially negative reviews, ranging from bafflement to open hostility: It’s a real piece of work.” – Segovia Carpet, The Unterrified English Major News. “If Boose isn’t America’s leading classic literature illustrator, I can see why.” – Isabelle Ringing. “Where’s Finnegan? Where’s the wake?” – Ginger Vitas, The Typesetter Tabloid. “This is the best e-book I’ve ever seen.” – Abraham Lincoln. “Here Comes – Pictures of – Everybody.” – Vito Powers. “Even more dense and obscure than the original.” – Stephen Dedalus, The Fowlmouth Forum. “Clearly, the author’s mind is not polluted with a single idea.” – Ira Gurgitate, The Emma Wroyd Journal of Paid Endorsements. “…truly… a book… Joyce… pictures… lunchtime…” – Felix Cited. “The author continues to erode the literary value of Finnegans Wake, now infesting it with dubious illustrations.” – Daryl Lickt, The Cellar Door Shower “Boose is an unbelievable illustrator.” – F. Stop Fitzgerald. “O june of eves the jenniest, thou who fleeest flicklesome the fond fervid frondeur to thickly thyself attach...” – J. Joyce, Finnegans Wake." ]

[ "About the Author", "About the Illustrator: John Boose is currently a Fellow at the Constance Noring Institute for the Study of Illiterate Fiction, where his work on chicken re-feathering has made him the subject of numerous experiments. He and Molly Boose have co-authored over twenty miscellaneous books, many copies of which have survived the burnings (search Amazon with the key words \"Miscellany\" and \"Boose\"). They were the first to suggest the use of personal injury lawyers for invasive lobotomy experiments. While interns at 2M's Boris Scilley Yellow Sticky Lab they illuminated both upper and lower brain approaches to left field theory and were co-guest editors (with Rufus Leaking) of \"Do Trousers Matter?\" John and Molly enjoy sharpening crayons, dulling others' wits through the application of delicious cocktails, cooking up mischief, and advocating monkey wrenching as a tactic of last resort." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Humor & Satire" ]

[ "Black Butterfly: Rebirth of a Beautiful Soul", "gives you an understanding of the life and mind of the author. Darren S. Hardaway Jr., a character the author created from his personal writings.", "Black Butterfly", "is the story of Alexander as he embarks on a spiritual journey from murder to excellence. The story shows how Alexander became the extraordinary man he grew to become from the world he grew up in, but his path stemmed from the travels of the author Darren S. Hardaway Jr.", "As you read this, utilize your imagination and the vision becomes clear. See it vividly through the eyes of Alexander Lee Jr. as he takes you on a voyage of Faith, Self-Belief, and Love.", "He is I and I am him!" ]

[ "About the Author", "Darren S. Hardaway Jr. is a man of many convictions, traveled many paths, but he never allowed his past to dictate his future. He is now the owner of Lady of Choice Transit, LLC, a trucking company. He has written and produced multiple short films under Lady of Choice Productions and has created a widely known T-shirt printing company, Hardaway Custom Hats & Apparel. The adversities he has braved throughout his life have given him the wits to create and publish Black Butterfly: Rebirth of a Beautiful Soul, a testimony of an extraordinary man, a man who is proud to be the man he is. Darren S. Hardaway Jr. has made his own way! Lady of Choice Transit, LLC, Make Your Own Way" ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Genre Fiction" ]

[ "Do cats ogle other women? Do they expect you to enjoy the game of golf? It's true; men could learn a thing or two from cats. Sharon Love Cook's 30 cartoons humorously illustrate why cats are superior. It's the perfect gift for the cat lady in your life." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Humor & Entertainment", "Humor" ]

[ "Roman Catholic moral theology is the point of departure for this multifaceted exploration of the challenge of allocating scarce medical resources.The volume begins its exploration of discerning moral limits to modern high-technology medicine with a consensus statement born of the conversations among its contributors. The seventeen essays use the example of critical care, because it offers one of the few areas in medicine where there are good clinical predictive measures regarding the likelihood of survival. As a result, the health care industry can with increasing accuracy predict the probability of saving lives―and at what cost.Because critical care involves hard choices in the face of finitude, it invites profound questions about the meaning of life, the nature of a good death, and distributive justice. For those who identify the prize of human life as immortality, the question arises as to how much effort should be invested in marginally postponing death. In a secular culture that presumes that individuals live only once, and briefly, there is an often-unacknowledged moral imperative to employ any means necessary to postpone death. The conflict between the free choice of individuals and various aspirations to equality compounds the challenge of controlling medical costs while also offering high-tech care to those who want its possible benefits. It forces society to confront anew notions of ordinary versus extraordinary, and proportionate versus disproportionate, treatment in a highly technologically structured social context.This cluster of discussions is enriched by five essays from Jewish, Orthodox Christian, and Protestant perspectives. Written by premier scholars from the United States and abroad, these essays will be valuable reading for students and scholars of bioethics and Christian moral theology." ]

[ "Review", "\"Every chapter will be a 'must-read'―not only for those interested in what Catholic moral thought has to say about the allocation of health care resources, but also for those concerned about what makes Catholic health care 'Roman Catholic' and those who seek greater insight into and appreciation for the contribution of Catholic moral thought to public policy.\"―", "Health Progress", "\"Offers a vigorous dialogue regarding the interplay of numerous moral rationalities, not simply a reworking of questions regarding the interplay of faith and reason. This is a collection of essays that fruitfully encompasses a plurality of views often in foundational and impassioned disagreement but nevertheless in dialogue. Readers of whatever religion or of none, whether academic, health care professional or student, should find this a useful volume.\"―", "Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy", "About the Author", "H. Tristram Engelhardt, Jr.", ", is professor in the department of philosophy at Rice University and professor emeritus at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, as well as editor of the", "Journal of Medicine and Philosophy", "and senior editor of", "Christian Bioethics", ".", "Mark J. Cherry", "is assistant professor of philosophy at Saint Edward's University, Austin, Texas." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "New, Used & Rental Textbooks", "Humanities" ]

[ "Volume Two collects Issues #7 through 12, March 1953 to January 1954" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[]

[ "Concentrating on the revolutions of central and eastern Europe, Namier explains in this reissue of his famous essay how 1848 inaugurated a new age, not of liberalism as the revolutionaries hoped, but of nationalism. With a new introduction by Joll, this book not only sheds light on the year 1848 itself but also fresh insights into historical forces still at work in our own time." ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "This famous essay is reissued-with an introduction by Professor James Joll-at a time when its discussion of the power of nationalism in European politics seems particulary relevant.", "About the Author", "James Joll is at University of London; Fellow of the British Academy." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "New, Used & Rental Textbooks", "Humanities" ]

[ "Focusing on the period of Milton Friedman's collaboration with Anna J. Schwartz, from 1948 to 1991, this work examines the history of debates between Friedman and his critics over money's causal role in business cycles. Professor Hammond shows that critics' reactions were grounded in two distinctive features of Friedman and Schwartz's way of doing economic analysis--their National Bureau business cycle methods and Friedman's Marshallian methodology. Drawing extensively on unpublished materials, Professor Hammond's treatment offers new insights on Milton Friedman's attempts to settle debates with his critics and his eventual recognition of the methodological impediments." ]

[ "Review", "\"This book provides carefully researched and eloquently argued recapitulation of leading controversies in economic theory over the past half century.\" Robert W. Clower, Journal of Economic Literature", "Book Description", "This 1996 work examines the history of debates between Friedman and his critics over money's causal role in business cycles from 1948 to 1991.", "From the Back Cover", "Focusing on the period of Milton Friedman's collaboration with Anna J. Schwartz, this work examines the history of debates between Friedman and his critics over money's causal role in business cycles. Professor Hammond shows that critics' reactions were grounded in two distinctive features of Friedman and Schwartz's way of doing economic analysis - their National Bureau business-cycle methods and Friedman's Marshallian methodology. With the postwar dominance of Cowles Commission methods and Walrasian methodology, Friedman and Schwartz's monetary economics appeared to contemporary critics to be \"measurement without theory\". Drawing extensively on unpublished materials, Professor Hammond's treatment offers new insights on Friedman's attempts to settle debates with his critics and his eventual recognition of the methodological impediments. The book will interest monetary economists and macroeconomists, as well as historians of economics and methodologists.", "Read more" ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "New, Used & Rental Textbooks", "Business & Finance" ]

[ "Geordie Sharp is asked to undertake an SAS operation so outrageous that his conscience will barely allow him to carry it out." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Contemporary" ]

[ "Introduction by Randy Wayne White with paitings by John Rice. Perhaps the grandest of the rare old tarpon books, this is the author's account of a year spent tarpon fishing at Tampico and Boca Grande in 1905. A British Army captain related to Sir Winston, Spencer-Churchill provides an acerbic, at times fussy, though very British and dryly humorous view of the sport of tarpon fishing. A thoroughly delightful book which includes a section of spectacular early photographs of tarpon.", "Randy Wayne White is a former fishing guide, the author of the acclaimed Doc Ford series of mystery novels, Batfishing in the Rainforest, and is a contributing editor of Outside Magazine." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Sports & Outdoors", "Hunting & Fishing" ]

[ "Eighth Edition. 8 1/2\" x 11 1/2\", 1300 page hardcover is bound in blue cloth. Very Good condition. Bumps to the book's corners. Mild rubs to the spine tips. No dust jacket. Shipping weight is approximately eight pounds. Additional shipping charges will apply to international orders." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Engineering & Transportation", "Engineering" ]

[ "Book by Delany, Dudley" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Health, Fitness & Dieting", "Diseases & Physical Ailments" ]

[ "Edward Mack had everything: a wife, a newborn son, and his dream job. But as a West Point graduate stationed in the Philippines, his life changed forever on December 7, 1941. Not long after, he would survive the Bataan Death March, Camps O'Donnell and Cabanatuan. At Cabanatuan, he headed an underground operation to get food and medicine for his fellow prisoners. His final destination was Fukuoka, Japan, but first he was forced to endure the Hell Ships. In the end, only his ashes returned to his family in 1948. Then, in 2007, his son received a phone call: his father's West Point ring had been found in California." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "History", "Military" ]

[]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[]

[]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[]

[ "In the 1800s, a young boy had an epiphany of pursuing grand ambitions in his life. Having a difficult childhood, his family moved a lot because of his father’s unscrupulous life. The young boy began to earn a living by doing small chores until he got a job as a bookkeeper at a firm in Ohio. An unsatisfactory pay led him to quit his job to go into business for himself. This led him to embark on a stellar career as an entrepreneur which made him the richest person to have ever lived. This is the story of John D. Rockefeller.", "His father made money by duping people as he traveled across the country. He also had two wives and they all lived together as an extended family. John was an antithesis of his father in many ways. A versatile man of many means, he was loving to his family but ruthless to his competitors sparing no effort to get ahead.", "By the 1860s, he controlled the oil sector in the United States. His output was so great that he was able to negotiate favorable prices with railroad companies to transport his oil. Come and get to know the man who was either admired or loathed, a visionary and an ingenious profiteer.", "Here’s a preview of what you’ll discover in this book:", "John D. Rockefeller’s early childhood, family life, and education", "John D. Rockefeller’s early childhood, family life, and education", "Growing up with an unscrupulous father", "Growing up with an unscrupulous father", "Having a clear direction in what he wanted out of life", "Having a clear direction in what he wanted out of life", "Settling in Ohio and working as a bookkeeper", "Settling in Ohio and working as a bookkeeper", "Feeling short-changed and launching his own business", "Feeling short-changed and launching his own business", "Hitting it off famously and dominating the oil sector", "Hitting it off famously and dominating the oil sector", "Coming to odd terms with regulators and navigating around it", "Coming to odd terms with regulators and navigating around it", "Becoming the richest man who ever lived", "Becoming the richest man who ever lived", "Philanthropy and the legacy that he left behind", "Philanthropy and the legacy that he left behind", "….. And much more!", "Rockefeller was a very amicable man and everyone loved him. He was also a devoted man and a loving father. However, in business, he was anything but. His versatility made him seem like an enigma and a complicated person. However, he could see things before they happened, and this allowed him to capitalize on upcoming trends. This fantastic account of the man and how he ran his affairs will open your eyes and give you a unique perspective into the life of a business genius.", "So,", "scroll up and click the “Buy Now” button to find out more!" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs", "Professionals & Academics" ]

[ "\"Timothy Earle has set out to offer the most comprehensive view now available of the economic foundations of early societies, and it may well be that he has succeeded. Bronze Age Economics is a pioneering contribution to archaeological theory.\" ―Colin Renfrew, University of Cambridge" ]

[ "About the Author", "Timothy Earle is Professor and Chair of Anthropology at Northwestern and was formerly Professor of Anthropology at UCLA. In addition to numerous edited volumes, his authored books include", "How Chiefs Came to Power (1997)", ",", "Chiefdoms: Power, Economy, and Ideology (1991)", ",", "The Evolution of Human Societies: From Forager Group to Agrarian State (with A Johnson, 1987)", ",", "Exchange Systems in Prehistory (1977)", ". Earle is a current member of the Executive Committee of the AAA." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "History", "Americas" ]

[ "FANTASY Benjamin Lockhart worked in the aerospace industry in Florida for almost four decades. But all of the years being tossed around in a high-stress, industry environment had taken its toll. Lockhart was physically tired and emotionally exhausted, and ready for something a little less stressful. And so he and his wife, Martha, picked up stakes and moved to South-Central Pennsylvania, where they purchased a small farm property and prepared to live out the remainder of their days in the peaceful Pennsylvania countryside. It didn’t turn out exactly as planned. Following a motorcycle accident and near-death experience, Lockhart found that he could now hear animals talking in his mind. And he was astounded to discover they had a great deal to say. Benjamin Lockhart’s Animal Farm is a visionary tale of the End of Days when animals which have historically been natural enemies ‒ predator and prey ‒ unexplainably come together in idyllic harmony alongside man, on a Pennsylvania farmstead. The paradigm shift presents a formidable challenge for Benjamin Lockhart and his neighbors. It isn’t an easy transition and Lockhart struggles on a daily basis protecting the animals he befriends and ensuring their safety. For Lockhart and his wife, it’s just one amazing surprise after another." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Christian Books & Bibles", "Literature & Fiction" ]

[ "Unique features include an extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of Signet Classic Shakespeare series, plus a special introduction to the play by the editor Sylvan Barnet, Tufts University. It also contains dramatic criticism from the past and present, and a special introduction to the play by the editor, Herschel Baker, Harvard University." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Dramas & Plays" ]

[ "This book offers advanced undergraduates and graduate students in physics, engineering, and other natural sciences a solid foundation in several fields of mathematics. Clear and well-written, it assumes a previous knowledge of the theory of functions of real and complex variables, and is ideal for classroom use, self-study, or as a supplementary text.Starting with vector spaces and matrices, the text proceeds to orthogonal functions; the roots of polynomial equations; asymptotic expansions; ordinary differential equations; conformal mapping; and extremum problems. Each chapter goes straight to the heart of the matter, developing subjects just far enough so that students can easily make the appropriate applications. Exercises at the end of each chapter, along with solutions at the back of the book, afford further opportunities for reinforcement. Discussions of numerical methods are oriented toward computer use, and they bridge the gap between the \"there exists\" perspective of pure mathematicians and the \"find it to three decimal places\" mentality of engineers. Each chapter features a separate bibliography." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Science & Math", "Mathematics" ]

[ "Los directivos de hoy nos enfrentamos al entorno más incierto de la historia... ¿cómo podemos llevar al equipo a generar oportunidades y aprovecharlas, a encontrar caminos en la niebla? La respuesta es más compromiso: que las personas pongan a la tarea su corazón y su cabeza para ser más creativos y flexibles, pasando del hacer al querer hacer... ¡Hace falta más y mejor liderazgo! ¿Cuántas veces ha pensado «¡quién me manda meterme en estos líos, ojalá tuviera robots!»? El liderazgo es retador, exige armonizar el liderazgo personal, hacia adentro de uno mismo, y el liderazgo hacia los otros. A menudo queremos que los demás acepten cambios sin querer cambiar nosotros... Un líder debe explorar esa doble naturaleza para entenderlo y saber qué hacer para desarrollarlo. A cambio, obtiene un gran premio: ¡además de mejorar sus resultados, un enorme crecimiento profesional y personal!" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Business & Money", "Management & Leadership" ]

[ "A colouring book, bursting at the seams with a cornucopia of the weird and wonderful just yearning to be coloured in." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Arts & Photography", "Graphic Design" ]

[ "In 2005 a now ex-wife of mine and myself embarked on the journey of a lifetime. We chose the famous Appalachian Trail (AT) as our destination to make personal history. Being novice hikers, as we were, we were ill-prepared for the hike ahead but we had no idea since this would be the first time, we had stepped foot on the Appalachian Trail. We had no idea what we were getting into. I kept day-by-day journal entries, of those 30 fated days and 16 years later have decided to turn those into this book. In a sense, I was following an internal guide, one that led me to this trail with a sense of a spiritual journey or a homage of a sort. No doubt the hike would be grueling and even more so for a couple that was not prepared nor had any long-distance hiking experience. We had no idea what we were getting. \"The trail\" is an unforgiving place.A real-life outdoor adventure that has never been told to the world...until now. Read the author's personal thoughts that were written 16 years ago, as it happened. Read about the countless \"angels\" on the trail that the author and his partner ran into that increased the likelihood of their success, from the human side to the celestial side. From near-death experiences to the events that changed their lives. Each step of the way you will follow their path as it was. The Appalachian Trail is one of America's hardest trails to complete and every day a new challenge awaits the hikers. As simple as it may seem to the un-experienced eye, the AT trail is simply a long-distance footpath through 14 states that takes hikers on some of the best and most memorable steps they will ever take in their lives. Enter now, \"The Sacred Journal- An Appalachian Trail Adventure\"." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Sports & Outdoors", "Hiking & Camping" ]

[ "Unique among books in this field, \"Maser Your Panic and Take Back Your Life!\" features both cognitive-behavioral steps for change and a thorough discussion of the key emotional issues underlying panic. Dr. Beckfield's provides step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions and numerous case examples." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Health, Fitness & Dieting", "Mental Health" ]

[ "The Good Hotel Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2017" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Travel", "Europe" ]

[ "The fifth novel in Asimov's popular Foundation series opens with second thoughts. Councilman Golan Trevize is wondering if he was right to choose a collective mind as the best possible future for humanity over the anarchy of contentious individuals, nations and planets. To test his conclusion, he decides he must know the past and goes in search of legendary Earth, all references to which have been erased from galactic libraries. The societies encountered along the way become arguing points in a book-long colloquy about man's fate, conducted by Trevize and traveling companion Bliss, who is part of the first world/mind, Gaia." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Contemporary" ]

[]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Politics & Social Sciences", "Politics & Government" ]

[ "In the book Grey Dancing Shoes, the 15 year old Xiao Hui falls in love with a 22 year old platoon deader Shao Dongjun. In the special group of special time, her love is forbidden. When her more than 160 secret love letters are released, the coward Shao Dongjun not only dares not to face with his own love, but also abandons her, leaving her living in the environment filled with discrimination and pains lonely until 18 years old." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Foreign Language Books", "Chinese" ]

[]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Children's Books" ]

[ "Cory Fall was a child model, sought after for her teal-colored eyes and infectious smile. At age eight her world imploded. She stopped speaking, stopped trying, and let everyone else make decisions for her. By sixteen, her looks were well hidden by layers of heavy Goth makeup and ill-fitting black clothes. She had everything she thought she wanted; nobody expected much from her, and she was left alone to focus on her art. However, tragedy struck, forcing her to live with an aunt she barely remembered. Little by little, Cory begins to speak for herself and soon learns she has a supernatural gift where everything she says becomes the truth. There are responsibilities and risks that come with her ability. Cory must decide to accept them as part of the family legacy or reject everything for the independence she now craves." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Genre Fiction" ]

[ "Publication No. 22 of the Radio Amateur's Library. Chapters: Setting Up a Station; Some Needed Fundamentals; How Receivers Work; How Transmitters Work; What You Should Know About Phone; Antennas and Feeders; Workshop and Test Bench; Building Receivers; Accessories for Your Receiver; Building Transmitters; Transmitting Accessories; The Power Supply; Modulators and Speech Amplifiers; Making Measurements; Antennas and Masts; Operating Your Amateur Station." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Science & Math", "Technology" ]

[ "Mrs. Wiggs' life has been anything but easy. Her husband died of alcohol, her farm burned to the ground and now she struggles in her everyday fight to \"pull agin' a debt.\" Her five children, Jimmy, Billy and the geographically named Asia, Australia and Europena, rely on her for encouragement and love in the harshest of circumstances and she does her best to give them what they need - and so much more. Though the threat of poverty and illness lie constantly at her door, Mrs. Wiggs keeps a sunny attitude that spreads its warmth over her little family and her neighbors. Despite her lack of education, her miniscule means and the many sadnesses that plague her life, Mrs. Wiggs is an example of contentment and generosity that shines out of her tiny community and has its effect even on the wealthier citizens of the nearby town. Her plans to avoid disaster are often hilarious (especially when she approaches the local doctor and asks to sell her body for research in case she ever dies, in order to provide for her children's wellbeing!) but all show the purity and humility that live in her heart." ]

[ "About the Author", "Alice Hegan Rice, also known as Alice Caldwell Hegan, was an American novelist. Born in Shelbyville, Kentucky, she wrote over two dozen books, the most famous of which is Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. The book was a best seller in 1902 and is set in Louisville, Kentucky where she then lived. It was made into a successful play in 1903, and there were three Hollywood movie versions of it. The best known is the 1934 film that starred Pauline Lord and W. C. Fields. Hegan was married to poet and dramatist Cale Young Rice. The house they lived in at 1444 St. James Court is still standing. She was a niece of author Frances Little (pseud.). -from: Wikipedia" ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Classics" ]

[ "Two murders, thousands of miles apart", ": one in London, one in Bangkok.The bodies are brutally mutilated, an ace of spades impaled upon their chests. In Washington, a US senator receives photographs of the corpses. And realises that his past has come back to haunt him.Nick Wright is the detective trying to solve the mystery of the double killing. His hunt for a motive takes him to the Vietnam, where the American tunnel rats fought the dirtiest battle of the war against the Viet Cong. But his search places him in grave danger with a killer determined to protect the secrets of the tunnels. At whatever cost . . .************", "PRAISE FOR STEPHEN LEATHER", "'A master of the thriller genre'", "Irish Times", "'As tough as British thrillers get . . . gripping'", "Irish Independent", "'The sheer impetus of his story-telling is damned hard to resist'", "Sunday Express" ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "In Leather's latest American release, British Transport Police Sergeant Nick Wright gets territorial when the mutilated body of an American news photographer turns up in an abandoned railroad tunnel. He's resentful toward the Metropolitan police for getting involved, and likes it even less when the FBI joins the manhunt, but he hangs tenaciously to the case, despite being saddled with an alcoholic partner and a hatful of personal problems. When another body with identical mutilations is discovered in Bangkok, he begs permission to investigate that murder as well. By the time he discovers the connection between them, Wright is in over his head and too far in to back out. His only choice is to move deeper into danger, courting the vengeance of a spook from his past. Leather has a gift for making pages fly by as bodies pile up, tension builds and clues drop parsimoniously; effective, economical characterizations give the plot just enough depth to captivate readers without hampering the rapid-fire narrative.Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "Review", "\"Stephen Leather should be nestling in your bookshelves alongside Frederick Forsyth and Jack Higgins.\"  —", "Daily Mail", "About the Author", "Stephen Leather is one of the UK's most successful thriller writers, an ebook and", "Sunday Times", "bestseller and author of the critically acclaimed Dan 'Spider' Shepherd series and the Jack Nightingale supernatural detective novels. Before becoming a novelist he was a journalist for more than ten years on newspapers such as", "The Times", ", the", "Daily Mirror", ", the", "Glasgow Herald", ", the", "Daily Mail", "and the", "South China Morning", "Post", "in Hong Kong. He is one of the country's most successful ebook authors and his titles have topped the Amazon Kindle charts in the UK and the US. His bestsellers have been translated into fifteen languages and he has also written for television.", "You can learn more from Stephen's website, www.stephenleather.com, find him on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/stephenleather.", "Stephen also has a website for his Spider Shepherd series, www.danspidershepherd.com, and for his Jack Nightingale series, www.jacknightingale.com.", "Read more" ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Action & Adventure" ]

[ "Travelogue by Ebrahim Nabavi" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "World Literature" ]

[ "Elly is a little girl whose parents get divorced. She is devastated and tries everything to find happiness. She doesn't find true peace until she feels the love of Jesus. I created this coloring book for children whose parents divorced or split up. I hope that it helps you find the love of Jesus." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Activities, Crafts & Games" ]

[ "ISBN - 9788126523818 - Printed in Asia - Carries Same Contents as of US edition - Opt Expedited Shipping for 3 to 4 day delivery -" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[]

[ "A personalized positive story about traveling around the world using CBT." ]

[ "About the Author", "Corrinne Walker is the author of all the Lashonna Cargin Dealing With OCD books. This is Corrinne Walker's second book about her adventures with OCD. Corrinne helps people with Mental Health problems better themselves when she does religious volunteer work she gives counsel from the Bible. For comments about Corrinne Walker in her adventures with OCD and how you liked the book go to www.Lashonnacargin430467457.wordpress.com." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Health, Fitness & Dieting", "Addiction & Recovery" ]

[ "Detective Ethan Moore prowls the deck of the mega cruise ship, his mind wracked with unanswered questions. His daughter, Chloe, is missing and this was the last place she was seen alive. They say she committed suicide. But his princess would never do that - or would she? He vows to find answers, unaware of the imminent threat to his own life. Aboard this ship there is no law and lawman Ethan is about to commit the unimaginable, as he uncovers the gruesome truth.", "For three years, Martin M. Nuza, with assistance from the International Cruise Victims Association in the USA, has researched hundreds of true-life crimes aboard cruise ships and now brings a powerful and emotional story in this dramatic novel." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Mystery, Thriller & Suspense", "Thrillers & Suspense" ]

[ "Practical instruction for living a confident life in a world filled with chaos and crisis.", "In the", "New York Times", "best-seller", "What in the World Is Going On?", "Dr. David Jeremiah summarized ten prophetic clues that are coming true in our own generation. In light of these chaotic events, how can we continue to live a life of commitment and confidence? Looking through the lens of the same verses that speak of Christ's return Dr. Jeremiah now points us to the habits we must establish that will form a pattern for living with certain hope in our uncertain times. They include how to stay:", "Centered in Christ", "Centered in Christ", "Committed to the Word", "Committed to the Word", "Compassionate toward others", "Compassionate toward others", "Connected to the church", "Connected to the church", "Consistent in your walk", "Consistent in your walk", "Calm in your heart", "Calm in your heart", "Certain of His coming", "Certain of His coming", "Confident in your faith", "Confident in your faith" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Christian Books & Bibles", "Christian Living" ]

[ "The Simple and Natural Way offers a practical and simple guide to perfect weight, radiant health, and, eventually, a transformed life. The book is about something that most of us know in theory but very few practice; it focuses on Fletcherism, in theory and in practice. The theory is supported by the work of the American health guru Horace Fletcher (1849-1919), including various experiments of strength and endurance conducted on him and several Fletcherites before and after him. The practice is based on my own experience and results with Fletcherism. This book is for all those who are struggling with weight issues-the underweights and the overweights. Fletcherism works like magic. On a comparative analysis, this practice is easier to adopt than any of the diet or exercise routines. This raises its \"acceptance quotient\" even with hard core foodies. It is for all those who are struggling with any health issue, whether directly or indirectly connected with incorrect eating and nutrition, and for all those who wish to live life to fullest possible physical potential in terms of their strength, endurance and physical health. This guide points out all the massive and unbelievable benefits of Fletcherising, which are not just confined to your body but also reach your mind. The practice can help quit lifelong addictions, cravings, and even unnatural walking, breathing and sleeping habits. It can transform your life-even if you don't believe it can! When you align even one part of your life to nature's ways (through Fletcherism), every other aspect follows harmoniously. Fletcherism has changed author Shailaja Kedari's life in ways she couldn't have imagined. With the help of this book, you can experience the same or even more miraculous changes in your life." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Health, Fitness & Dieting", "Diets & Weight Loss" ]

[ "Trace whole words in a story setting to help condition the hand in cursive handwriting. When the book is completed, the student has their very own reading book that they can practice reading in cursive writing.", "Trace whole words in a story setting to help condition the hand in cursive handwriting. When the book is completed, the student has their very own reading book that they can practice reading in cursive writing.", "Summary of this book: Many different animals dressed as people with short poems accompanying each picture.", "Summary of this book: Many different animals dressed as people with short poems accompanying each picture.", "The Trace-A-Story series publishes classic stories in traceable cursive and manuscript handwriting.", "The Trace-A-Story series publishes classic stories in traceable cursive and manuscript handwriting." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Education & Reference" ]

[ "On the morning of April 28, 1913, Chaplain Hinney received news that would change his life and the lives of those touched by an unthinkable crime in the serene city of Willow Bend, West Virginia. As Jack Hinney counsels the families through the aftermath, he is forced to come to terms with his own sorrow?the loss of a beloved father and the untimely death of his young wife, Marcella. Jack?s reputation as the honorable and noble Chaplain never diminishes despite having his soul divided over a love that no longer exists and a new-found affection developing for the beautiful, tragic-torn Anna Belle Davis. Teresa Ann Winton?s novel will inspire with memorable characters and strong emotional plots unfolding seamlessly on the pages of each carefully written scene. Her Shakespearean influence and spiritual touches will not only please her current fans, but will bring new readers alongside. Two Tears of a Heart is a timeless romance that will stir the hearts of those who enjoy nostalgic days when life was less rushed, neighborly love abounded, and courtship was a treasured event. ?For those who love happy endings?well, this one will intrigue until the ending of the book! Teresa Ann Winton makes you feel like you have a front row seat at a play of intense magnitude!? ?Reva Vandenboss" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Genre Fiction" ]

[ "Imagine a world where wars have ended, and all the babies being born are mysteriously born healers. This is the world that Brenda Rivera shares a slice of her life as she goes about her activities in the year 2035. She is a spunky, intelligent social worker in charge of some of these extraordinary children. As her life unfolds, she encounters renewed hope, clash of purposes with a famous chess grand master, intrigues with a building manager, and romance. Enter Brenda's world in the year 2035!" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Teen & Young Adult", "Literature & Fiction" ]

[ "This book was specifically written to resonate with those who may be suffering in silence and trying to cope with the uncertainty of their life path. It addresses some of the hard questions and the reality of being a Christian struggling to maintain faith or lack there of. Do you find yourself stuck in a repetitive cycle of disappointment and hurt? Do you feel as though a better life is just not obtainable for you? Then this book is a must read. There is no one who can escape the pitfalls of life but getting to the source of why you endured certain hardships, will help shed new light and provide you with a better understanding of your purpose. Before giving up, give this book a chance. Give yourself the gift of healing. Allow this to be your first initial step in seeking out your truth and the glorification of deliverance.“”Blessed are those who find wisdom,those who gain understanding.Proverbs 3:13" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Religion & Spirituality", "Worship & Devotion" ]

[ "A sheltered existence ripped away.", "Coddled her whole life by her father and older sister, Lily Silverton finds herself the sole standing member of her family—her father dead, her sister barely holding onto life after a gruesome attack. Desperate to save her sister from death, Lily finds a beacon of hope in the rogue man that stumbles upon her in the middle of the night.", "A chance meeting deep in barren woods.", "Garek Harrison has things to do—responsibilities he needs to attend to. Responsibilities that include the need for a good deal of coin. Responsibilities that have nothing to do with the odd woman he meets in the middle of the night, swinging a hammer. But those responsibilities don’t stop him from approaching her. Nor from becoming entangled in the world that threatens to harm her at every turn.", "Fortunes altered.", "Thrust together by fate, neither Garek nor Lily can deny their mounting attraction. But when forces combine to tear them apart, fate intervenes once more and Lily and Garek must find the courage to fight their way back to each other.", "The Lords of Fate series continues. Historical romance with strong women, undeniable men, and hold your breath adventure.Each is a stand-alone story, and can be read individually in any order." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Romance", "Historical" ]

[ "My Korean Grammar II<\\/b> is a must\\-have book for learning Korean grammar and for preparing for TOPIK II (Test of Proficiency in Korean). This book contains 127 grammatical items essential for intermediate level learning of the Korean language. Forms and meaning are presented with examples. It improves understanding by the friendly explanation of grammar which is difficult for foreigners such as irregular verbs, various usage expressions and dropouts as well as verb rules.Grammar key points like the conjugations of verbs, the usages of post\\-positional words are clearly arranged in charts.Essential grammar for the intermediate level is given in Korean and English explanationsRich example sentences and vocabulary, and also essential exercise are provided to help the learners to acquire the accurate meaning and usage of the Korean grammar.This series of books is designed to provide grammatical elements for learners who are eager to learn Korean grammar in a systematic and accurate way. This series can be used as a reference in the process of learning Korean as a second or foreign language. It can also be used in preparing for TOPIK II." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "New, Used & Rental Textbooks", "Humanities" ]

[ "Toddlers are notorious for pushing limits and testing boundaries, and you may find the words NO! DON'T...! STOP! rolling off your tongue more often than you would like.", "Did you know 83% of what young children hear between 0-4 years old is some form of NO?", "UH OH: A Day In the Life Of a Toddler", "uses positive language to help littles learn more appropriate behaviors to every day scenarios, like what to do instead of grabbing toys, throwing food, etc., that will get them cooperating with less fuss. It is also the 1st children's book of it's kind designed to give parents the", "exaaact", "words to say to encourage tots to behave appropriately without all the power struggles.", "Real pictures young children can really relate to, positive language, and a guide for parents makes this a great book for littles to enjoy on their own to practice self-regulation skills, or as a parenting book to get scripts with exactly what to say when kiddos need that extra support from you." ]

[ "About the Author", "Cherrie is an early childhood educator, author and parenting coach who specializes in baby, toddler, and preschooler social-emotional development. She has a background in child psychology and earned an M. Ed in Early Childhood Education.", "Helping modern parents take the guesswork out of parenting young children and supporting families in navigating the early childhood years with confidence is her mission, and she has designed various parent + child programs and resources geared towards raising kind, compassionate and self-confident children.", "Read her story and get free resources and practical strategies to raising kiddos at parentinglittles.com" ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Children's Books" ]

[ "This is the January 1995 printing with corrections from May 1994." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Business & Money", "Economics" ]

[ "I've decided to turn my pain into something good. Releasing healing through my poetry is just a start--Cyn." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[]

[ "The King's Indian is an exciting, challenging opening which is very popular at all levels of chess. It is favoured by ambitious and aggressive players such as the two chess legends Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov who perfected the King's Indian into an opening weapon to be feared throughout the chess world. In recent years, however, White players, led by World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, have hit back hard with many important new ideas.", "Most experts agree that the Classical Variation is the critical test of the King's Indian. Pulling no punches, White questions Black's entire strategy and seeks nothing less than a direct refutation; it could be said that the reputation of the King's Indian rests entirely on the assessments of this hotly debated subject.", "In", "The Classical King's Indian Uncovered", ",", "Krzysztof Panczyk and Jacek Ilczuk, theoreticians renowned for their original analysis, uncover the secrets behind this contentious opening and share their discoveries with the reader. Using illustrative games, they study both the fashionable main lines and the tricky sidelines, and provide a thorough grounding in the key tactical and positional ideas for both White and Black." ]

[ "Review", "‘Impossible to fault'", "British Chess Magazine", "reviewing Panczyk and Ilczuk's", "Ruy Lopez Exchange.", "From the Back Cover", "The King's Indian is an exciting, challenging opening which is very popular at all levels of chess. It is favoured by ambitious and aggressive players such as the two chess legends Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov who perfected the King's Indian into an opening weapon to be feared throughout the chess world. In recent years, however, White players, led by World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, have hit back hard with many important new ideas.", "Most experts agree that the Classical Variation is the critical test of the King's Indian. Pulling no punches, White questions Black's entire strategy and seeks nothing less than a direct refutation; it could be said that the reputation of the King's Indian rests entirely on the assessments of this hotly debated subject.", "In", "The Classical King's Indian Uncovered", ",", "Krzysztof Panczyk and Jacek Ilczuk, theoreticians renowned for their original analysis, uncover the secrets behind this contentious opening and share their discoveries with the reader. Using illustrative games, they study both the fashionable main lines and the tricky sidelines, and provide a thorough grounding in the key tactical and positional ideas for both White and Black.", "*Up-to-date coverage of a fashionable opening", "*Written by King's Indian experts", "*Ideal for club and tournament players", "About the Author", "Krzysztof Panczyk", "is an International Master, an experienced tournament player and a knowledgeable writer.", "Jacek Ilczuk", "is a noted theoretician and powerful correspondence player who was a semi-finalist in the email World Championship.", "Read more" ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Humor & Entertainment", "Puzzles & Games" ]

[ "Second edition of classic reference offers overall summary and bibliography of experimental techniques and a balanced treatment of both theoretical and practical aspects of ESR instrumentation. Includes coverage of enhancement techniques, helices and acoustic spin resonance; how to build and use ESR spectrometer. References. 411 text figures. 1982 edition." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Science & Math", "Physics" ]

[]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Christian Books & Bibles", "Literature & Fiction" ]

[ "This is a fresh approach to the beloved adult coloring book. The Abstract Adult Coloring book presents 29 geometric designs for those who want to color something unique and different than the typical nature scenes found in most books. Each piece varies in complexity and time commitment to fit your busy schedule." ]

[ "About the Author", "Marianne McKenzie is a lifelong lover of geometric doodling, most typically starting small and sprawling into intense and complex designs. She is an actor, poet, and artist. Her poetry has been published across the United States. Marianne is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and enjoys hiking, singing, and baking." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Crafts, Hobbies & Home", "Crafts & Hobbies" ]

[ "Fully revised, new edition presenting latest developments in the field of obstetrics. Covers diagnosis and management of numerous disorders and complications that may occur during pregnancy and in labour. Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and learning tools and provides guidelines from various professional and academic organisations. Previous edition (9789351527237) published in 2015." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Medical Books", "Medicine" ]

[ "For ten years American prosecutor Alice Vachss specialized in cases of rape, incest and child sexual abuse. In this account of her career she argues that the system is weighted against victims, as she describes what she calls \"the rape collaborators\" - the police, the judges, the lawyers and politicians, the fickle juries, and a legal system that remains sceptical of cries of rape." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Politics & Social Sciences", "Social Sciences" ]

[ "Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was as renowned for his charm, wit, and wisdom as he was for his matchless ability in the ring. This book collects his most famous utterances, ranging from religion to race and, of course, his own greatness! Each quote is paired with an unforgettable image." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[]

[ "An", "Economist", "Best Book of the YearA", "Financial Times", "Best Economics Book of the YearA", "Fast Company", "“7 Books Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says You Need to Lead Smarter”", "Between 1820 and 1990, the share of world income going to today’s wealthy nations soared from twenty percent to almost seventy. Since then, that share has plummeted to where it was in 1900. As the renowned economist Richard Baldwin reveals, this reversal of fortune reflects a new age of globalization that is drastically different from the old. The nature of globalization has changed, but our thinking about it has not.Baldwin argues that the New Globalization is driven by knowledge crossing borders, not just goods. That is why its impact is more sudden, more individual, more unpredictable, and more uncontrollable than before―which presents developed nations with unprecedented challenges as they struggle to maintain reliable growth and social cohesion. It is the driving force behind what Baldwin calls “The Great Convergence,” as Asian economies catch up with the West.“In this brilliant book, Baldwin has succeeded in saying something both new and true about globalization.”―Martin Wolf,", "Financial Times", "“A very powerful description of the newest phase of globalization.”―Larry Summers, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury“An essential book for understanding how modern trade works via global supply chains. An antidote to the protectionist nonsense being peddled by some politicians today.”―", "The Economist", "“[An] indispensable guide to understanding how globalization has got us here and where it is likely to take us next.”―Alan Beattie,", "Financial Times" ]

[ "Review", "“An essential book for understanding how modern trade works via global supply chains. An antidote to the protectionist nonsense being peddled by some politicians today.”", "―", "The Economist", "“[An] excellent book…Baldwin’s work seems likely to become a standard, perhaps indispensable, guide to understanding how globalization has got us here and where it is likely to take us next. There can be few more vital subjects today that will benefit from this sort of clear and comprehensive exposition.”", "―", "Alan Beattie", ",", "Financial Times", "“Will surprise and illumine.”", "―", "Paul Collier", ",", "Times Literary Supplement", "“There is much in this book to ponder.”", "―", "Tyler Cowen", ",", "Marginal Revolution", "“In this brilliant book, Baldwin has succeeded in saying something both new and true about globalization.”", "―", "Martin Wolf", ",", "Financial Times", "“Many books deal with various features of globalization. Only Baldwin’s deals with the logic of globalization. Globalization happens when the movement of goods, knowledge, and people is technologically possible and cheap enough to encompass the entire world. The first globalization was built on the movement of goods, the one we live today on the movement of knowledge and information, the next one will be built on the movement of people. It is a must-read for those who want to learn about the past and to peer into the future.”", "―", "Branko Milanovic, City University of New York", "“Sheds a bright light on the nature of trade in today’s era―the ‘second globalization’ since the industrial revolution.”", "―", "Martin Wolf", ",", "Financial Times", "“The first part of this book offers a breathtaking overview of the four phases of globalization that Baldwin argues have taken place during the past 200,000 years.”", "―", "G. John Ikenberry", ",", "Foreign Affairs", "“It’s a very powerful description of the newest phase of globalization.”", "―", "Larry Summers", ",", "Five Books", "“Offers a valuable summary of how we got to where we are now. It’s a narrative that bears retelling.”", "―", "Jane Humphries", ",", "Times Literary Supplement", "“", "The Great Convergence", "offers a compelling framework for thinking about how trade is organized and why and how it benefits whom…I can’t imagine a better and more accessible analysis of trade and globalization in the digital era.”", "―", "Diane Coyle", ",", "Enlightened Economist", "“In this congenial volume, [Baldwin] adroitly covers 200,000 years of human trading practices, deploying insights from archaeology, anthropology, climate science, economic history, political science, development studies and other disciplines as he goes. He takes us on a journey from the ancient world to the 21st century, and from the global North to the developing South, in order to set the scene for the past 25 years of globalization.”", "―", "Juliet Webster", ",", "Times Higher Education", "“Baldwin’s work is fascinating…", "The Great Convergence", "is set to become a canonical text within the field.”", "―", "The Bookbag", "“If the corrosive events of the [presidential election] in America are anything to go by, economist Richard Baldwin is absolutely, stunningly (yet unfortunately) correct. That said, this book does endeavor to change the way we think about globalization―rather than the future of humanity.”", "―", "David Marx", ",", "David Marx Book Reviews", "“", "The Great Convergence", "is important and accessible in equal measure, with a balance between examples presented as stories and analytics set out with clarity and verve.”", "―", "Paul Collier, University of Oxford", "“This important book should change the way we think about globalization. There have been two big globalization booms over the past two centuries. The first caused divergence between rich and poor nations while the second, since the 1970s, has caused convergence. With elegance, economist Richard Baldwin tells us why.”", "―", "Jeffrey G. Williamson, Harvard University", "“In this deft treatise, economist Richard Baldwin argues that we are seeing a third wave [of economic globalization]…The first two waves of globalization were boons for all. The third, Baldwin argues, is working mainly to the advantage of intellectual-property owners in developed countries, and of emerging markets able to access productive global value chains.”", "―", "Brad DeLong", ",", "Nature", "“Shows how the global production system has moved from trade in goods and services to trade in information, with multinational corporations obsessively trying to prevent intellectual-property leaks to competitors. Baldwin’s analysis has important implications for both the governance of global trade and domestic policymaking.”", "―", "Erik Berglöf", ",", "Project Syndicate", "“[Baldwin] doesn’t simply deliver an excellent summary of the history of globalization with", "The Great Convergence", ". He also describes how it has changed over the last century, and how thanks to the digital revolution we stand on the threshold of a new age in the evolution of the global economy…Picking up Baldwin’s book is like stepping into an economic time machine. How did the west become the dominant economic center of the world in just two centuries, generating 70 percent of global economic output? Why did this trend start to change around 1990? And why are supply chains, not national borders, the deciding factors for globalization today? Only after these questions are answered can Donald Trump’s protectionist counterrevolution be unmasked as the illusion it is. Baldwin delivers these answers, and argues them convincingly.”", "―", "Torsten Riecke", ",", "Handelsblatt Global", "“In this meaty treatise, Baldwin argues that we’re in the process of a major shift in world economics and economic policy needs to be adjusted accordingly…Baldwin has put together an intriguing and compelling case.”", "―", "Publishers Weekly (starred review)", "“", "The Great Convergence", "is an important text, because it argues for a change in the way we think about and deal with globalization. Baldwin disaggregates the monolithic, undifferentiated approach that considers globalization as a single phenomenon. Rather, the author argues that there are three major strands of globalization, and that these strands have been predominant during successive historical periods. First, globalization consisted of the movement of goods, then the movement of ideas/information, and, Baldwin posits, in the future the movement and enhanced functionality of people. Viewing globalization through this lens, supported by clear and lucid historical analysis, Baldwin’s view will cause the reader to think differently about trade agreement, government policy, the future of work, and other economic and political issues. This spirited thesis is presented with clarity in lucid and thoughtful prose that is accessible to all readers.”", "―", "S. A. Schulman", ",", "Choice", "About the Author", "Richard Baldwin is Professor of International Economics at the Graduate Institute, Geneva, and President of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), London." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Politics & Social Sciences", "Politics & Government" ]

[ "'I am a lord of the sea, of storms and of thunder.'Born of violence and deception Joss Raddick knows little of the ways of the world. A new godling with untested strength and power. He makes his way to Londinium, the great city in the heart of Britanniae, an early 19th century England where Rome never left and gods walk among humans.There he meets Andrew LaRoche and his powerful band of godlings. Charming and witty. Andrew takes Joss under his wing to teach him their ways. And it all culminates in the Great Boast, a competition between the godlings to see who can inspire the greatest poet of their age. In it, Joss becomes entwined with the Keats family, and eventually, their eldest son John.Yet not all is as it seems in the merry city. Darkness threatens to plunge the world into chaos. As war looms over the horizon, Joss must master not only his powers but his heart as well. As friends become enemies and the complex schemes of the godlings threaten to tear him apart.Can Joss control his powerful gifts in time to protect those he loves or will the newborn godling break as easily as mortals do?" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Science Fiction & Fantasy", "Fantasy" ]

[ "Technological advances have led to an abundance of widely available data on every aspect of life today. Psychologists today have more information than ever before on human cognition, emotion, attitudes, and behavior.", "Big Data in", "Psychological Research", "addresses the opportunities and challenges that these data present to psychological researchers. This edited collection provides an overview of theoretical approaches to the utility and purpose of big data, approaches to research design and analysis, collection methods, applications, limitations, best practice recommendations, and key issues related to privacy, security, and ethical concerns that are essential to understand for anyone working with big data. The book also discusses potential future research directions aimed at improving the quality and interpretation of big data projects, as well as the training and evaluation of psychological science teams that conduct research using big data." ]

[ "Review", "Leveraging big data to advance psychological research and practice is a multidisciplinary endeavor. Woo, Tay, and Proctor have assembled a diverse, insightful, and pragmatic set of chapters authored by experts from a variety of disciplines that are written in a manner easily accessible to psychologists. Well done! -- Dan J. Putka, PhD, Principal Scientist at the Human Resources Research Organization, Alexandria, VA, and Fellow of the American Psychological Association Published On: 2020-03-27", "--This text refers to the", "hardcover", "edition.", "About the Author", "Sang Eun Woo, PhD", ", is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. Her research focuses on industrial-organizational psychology, particularly personality and motivation, work attitudes, withdrawal behaviors, and interpersonal relationships in the workplace.", "Louis Tay, PhD", ", is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. His research focuses on industrial-organizational psychology, with a particular focus on issues related to methodology (i.e., measurement, continuum specification, latent class modeling, and big data/data science) and well-being (i.e., societal well-being, wellness programs, and work-leisure interface).", "Robert W. Proctor, PhD", ", is a professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. His research focuses on human performance, human-computer interaction, human factors issues related to information security and web design, and experimental research methods.", "--This text refers to the", "hardcover", "edition." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Science & Math", "Mathematics" ]

[ "From the late 1920’s until his too-early death in 1971 at age 62, August Derleth lived, to greater or lesser degrees, in The World of Solar Pons. Already an admirer of Sherlock Holmes when he was a Wisconsin college student, Derleth wrote to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, asking if there would be any more Holmes adventures. Upon receiving a negative response, he set about creating some of his own – but set in (then) contemporary times of the 1920’s. Having never been to England – and in fact, he never made it there during his entire life – he relied on travel books and commentaries to fashion a very believable representation. In these stories, Solar Pons made use of the classic methods of Sherlock Holmes. After his death, a posthumous collection of Pons stories, The Chronicles, was published in 1973, and it was believed for many years that these were the final Pons adventures. But others began to turn up, including a number that were found in Derleth’s papers – some having been written when he was in his twenties and the subsequently filed and forgotten. Now, thanks to Derleth’s heirs and the August Derleth Estate, which still retains full ownership of Solar Pons and these apocryphal adventures, this new easily available and affordable collection of these “lost” tales has been made possible. In addition to adventures such as “The Burlstone Horror” and “The Muttering Man”, there are all four of the “Off-Trail” Pons adventures that Derleth co-authored with Mack Reynolds, the complete compiled entries “From the Notebooks of Dr. Lyndon Parker”, Derleth’s rare companion volume A Praed Street Dossier (1968), and Derleth’s only Sherlock Holmes story, “The Circular Room” (later rewritten as a Pons tale!)Join us one more time at 7B Praed Street, where again The Game is Afoot!" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Mystery, Thriller & Suspense", "Mystery" ]

[ "Michael Page, son of a Baptist minister in Texas, finds it hard to reconcile his own desires with his father's plans for him" ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "It's not easy to be a preacher's son in a town chock-full of people happy to inform your Baptist father of every sin you've committed and a few they wish you'd try your hand at. The daily battles between Michael Page and his upright father spill out the doors of the church into every aspect of their lives. In this bawdy, entertaining second novel, Pringle (This Is the Child) writes with all the verveand, unfortunately, lack of balanceof a TV evangelist running at full steam. Brother Page wants to be seen as a man whose \"son always had one ear attuned for the sound of his father's fingers snapping\"; instead he's saddled with a boy who takes the Lord's name in vain almost religiously, stubbornly insists on watching devil-inspired TV programs and finds a girlfriend who aims to sing for a rock 'n' roll band. The seemingly ceaseless war between the two is nicely echoed by Michael's personal search for faith, love and a way to fit into the world on his own terms. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "From School Library Journal", "YA Preaching in his father's place on ``Youth Day'' at their small-town Baptist church in central Texas, Michael Page self-destructs his best intentions to do well when he gives in to a bomb of a belly laugh that soon explodes contagiously across the congregation. This is the first of many wryly humorous scenes in this novel about a father's expectations and a son's discovery of himself. Along the way, Michael wrestles with notions of a God who put females on earth but forbids him to touch them, who provides glorious sunsets but allows loved ones to die, and stations Bible-thumping gossip mongers equipped with binoculars in his path whenever he does something that he doesn't want his father to know about. The stigma of being the preacher's kid follows him to college, where he is unable to get away with living with Amy, his rock 'n' roll singer girlfriend. Underlying the many comic confrontations between father and son is a strong bond of love which is eloquently examined and developed. Young adults who have experienced the torment of parental expectations will find this novel appealing. Keddy Outlaw, Harris County Public Library, HoustonCopyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "From Library Journal", "The only son of a Baptist minister in a small Texas town, Michael Page feels guilty about his sexual desires and lack of faith. He also feels oppressed by the constant scrutiny he and Amy, his aspiring rock singer girl friend, receive from his father's congregation. The story centers around Michael's tumultuous relationships with Amy and with his father. In both instances there is genuine love, but also much misunderstanding, which Michael's increasing maturity resolves. An interesting study of conflict between deeply religious, somewhat outmoded values and youth and modern society by the author of This Is the Child ( LJ 5/15/83). Christine King, SUNY at Stony Brook Lib.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "Read more" ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Teen & Young Adult" ]

[ "«Juro que vi brillar esa melena azul en plena noche. Dentro de ella podrían esconderse estrellas, ballenas en movimiento y hasta una constelación inventada».", "Dafna tiene el pelo azul, se pasaría el día leyendo en la ventana y, aunque aún no lo haya conseguido, su mayor sueño es escribir desde la barriga (que es donde dice su abuela que se agarran las emociones).", "Hace casi tres años que viajó a Escocia con Inés y Clara para escapar de un pasado que dolía demasiado. Pero hace solo uno que comparte piso con Xin: justo desde que sus amigas decidieran mudarse a una granja en mitad de la montaña.", "Pero qué caprichoso será el destino cuando decida reunir a las tres amigas de nuevo, en plena naturaleza, para intentar sacar algo en claro de la vida.", "Será entonces, entre la nostalgia de no ver a su abuela, la tristeza de la escritora frustrada y la pena que siempre ocupa su mochila, cuando aparacerá Otis con sus ojos negros para revolverlo todo.", "Cuando fuimos futuro", "habla de la amistad, los primeros amores y la familia. Nos enseña que la vida es corta y que nunca es tarde para darse cuenta de ello.", "Pueden encontrar a la autora en Instagram como", "@bookssandtea_" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Genre Fiction" ]

[ "The core components of the pathway to spiritual freedom—the teacher, the teachings, and students—are a trinity of precious jewels that hold the keys to awakening. By engaging with the three jewels as sacred treasures, every step of the journey becomes holy. Spiritual teachers and their students can use this handbook to better understand their role and obligations in the sacred dance of spiritual learning and awakening: to get more out of the journey, to understand the etiquette of the relationship, to keep the trinity in harmony, and to protect what is precious. When the three jewels are in balance, they promote the advancement, happiness, and well-being of everyone involved.", "The Teacher", ": discover the different types of teachers, the gifts and responsibilities of teaching, and the tools and special powers of an advanced spiritual teacher.", "The Teachings", ": learn the core teachings in beginning, intermediate, and advanced practice, and the criteria for transition between each stage of advancement.", "The Student(s)", ": understand the role of the student, finding a qualified teacher, dealing with spiritual tests, tasks, and difficulties, the blessings and challenges of being part of a spiritual community, and how to leave gracefully." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Religion & Spirituality", "Buddhism" ]

[ "Many hospitals struggle with denials management thanks to the complex regulations and various types of denials. Payers often send denials to the wrong person, and hospitals may lose valuable research and appeals time as a result. In addition, drafting effective appeals letters that follow Medicare's regulations can be time-consuming and difficult even for experienced staff. Worst of all, the hard work of managing denials and submitting appeals on the back end can all be wasted if there is no system to use denials data to address root causes on the front end.", "The Denials Management Training Handbook", "provides clear, concise explanations of the complex appeal guidelines for Medicare and other payers. This information is presented in an easy-to-understand handbook for distribution to staff members involved in preventing and handling appeals.", "This handbook will help you manage the denials management process by: - Providing an overview of common denial types and appeal timelines - Giving you sample forms and templates - Exploring best practices for improving the denials management process throughout the revenue cycle - Gliding in the use of denials data to track recurrent denials and address their causes" ]

[ "About the Author", "Tanja Twist, MBA/HCM,", "has over 25 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, with a focus on reimbursement and denial management. Twist has served as director of patient financial services and overall operations officer for large and small hospitals, as well as professional providers and provider groups. She advocates for hospitals and providers nationwide, providing revenue cycle management services supported by a deep knowledge of state-specific issues and unparalleled expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial reimbursement.", "Twist has a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in business administration with a certification in healthcare management. She is a nationally recognized speaker on governmental recovery programs, commercial denials, and best practices to avoid audits. Twist is on the board of the Western Region Chapter of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management, was a board member for the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange, and is an active member of the Southern California chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Medical Books" ]

[ "Este proyecto editorial surge como una necesidad de revisar y revalorar la creación fotográfica producida en México durante ese periodo (1839-1970). Por su fuerza, las imágenes de prensa asumen el hilo conductor y muestran tanto los cambios como las constantes de este país. Esta publicación empieza y acaba con reportajes para destacar la constante lucha social que se ha desarrollado en el país. Los autores no parten desde una postura historicista, sino a través de la convergencia de las distintas miradas de los fotógrafos, lo que nos abre nuevas perspectivas a su estudio." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "History", "Americas" ]

[ "You get from life what you have prepared to receive. A truly incredible life awaits you if you choose to prepare for it.You can vanquish stress, worry, fear, low self esteem, sadness, insecurity, anxiety, pessimism, depression, and hopelessness. Your life can be filled with happiness, peace, confidence, optimism, hope, love, and contentment.You can experience success every day, be inspired and motivated by your accomplishments, and consistently advance towards your goals and dreams. You can know who you really are and why you are here, and move through life with purpose and direction.  You can have a remarkable life with the proper preparation. Your life flows from who you are.  You are what you think.  To change your life, you must change how you think. You must improve your mind function by defeating limiting thought patterns and building enabling thought processes.This book draws upon the latest brain research, timeless wisdom, and the practical experience of the author to create a handbook for preparing to live a wonderful life." ]

[ "From the Author", "I have been truly blessed to have had the experience that has led to this book. Through a persistent search, I found a clear path to a remarkably better life. The journey down this path has freed me from the influence of faulty mental processes that crept in over a lifetime and limited my ability to experience life in a positive way. The path also led me to build new, positive thought patterns that make facing the challenges of life much easier and the living much more rewarding and enjoyable.Every day I use principles in this book - and I often think", "\"What a great way to live!\"", "The impact on my life has been so significant, and I am so thankful for the life that I now live, that I must attempt to share with others the principles and process that have changed my life.I sincerely hope this book will bring new enlightenment into your life, and you too can start down your own path to a more happy and fulfilling life.", "About the Author", "Ellis loves the challenge of solving problems and developing innovative solutions - and has since childhood.  This has served him well in multiple engineering endeavors as well as in life.  His search for wisdom and a better understanding of how life works led him to write this book.Ellis has been truly blessed to have a beautiful, wonderful wife, and three incredible children, and an", "enthusiastic", "Golden Retriever.Ellis has worked in aerospace, where he managed programs and received multiple patents including those for a high temperature nosecone, an ultra light satellite tank.  He also founded, developed and patented the technology, and designed the instruments for Composite Acoustics, a carbon fiber acoustic guitar company, now owned by Peavey Electronics, a $270M musical products company.  He is currently a product development engineer developing new technology and designs for musical instruments." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Self-Help", "Happiness" ]

[ "THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[]

[ "Our coloring book for boys has everything your heart desires.Whether fearless pirates and knights, funny clowns, giant dragons, spooky Halloween characters, ancient dinosaurs or adorable zoo animals. There should be something for everyone in this coloring book.", "Over 85 motifs", "provide", "plenty of variety", "and leave no limits to creativity.Whether as a gift for the next children's birthday party, for your own children or for relaxation. Fun is guaranteed with this coloring book." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Growing Up & Facts of Life" ]

[ "I never expected to see her again.The connection we shared through her brother was severed when he died in combat.Their parents were adamant that I never reach out to them again.I forgot about the pact I made, my promise to make her mine if I wasn’t married by thirty.The only answer I had for her when she showed up with that handwritten note was no.Only Devyn Malloy isn’t the type to take no for an answer.Cerberus welcomed her with open arms, but as that became enough for her, I realized it might not be enough for me…" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Romance", "Contemporary" ]

[ "During the (2015-2016) school year, Walter had the unique and fortunate opportunity to teach in a first grade, dual language program at Hunt Club Elementary School. After reading one of his first grade anchor-text entitled, Señorita Runfio from the new Ready-Gen series, he felt inspired to write his own children's book. Walter has always felt the passion to write whenever he is motivated and encouraged to tell a story in unusual and \"extreme circumstances\". During his entire teaching career, he has used the strategy of Daily Interactive Journal Writing as an effective learning tool to meet the social and emotional needs of all the learners that he has taught. In times of leisure and pleasure, he enjoys travelling with his wife, Marg on getaways, watching Chicago Cubs and Bears sport teams, conducting seminars, workshops, attending Church and Bible studies, and last but not least, sharing The Good News of the Gospel as an interactive minister of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. He is a huge believer and doer of an old proverb that says,\" Good, better, best will never let you rest, until the good gets better and the better gets best. Practice makes us all better!\"" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs", "Travelers & Explorers" ]

[ "Jenna", "What do you do when you’re falling for your little brother’s best friend? Introduce him to a reality TV matchmaker, obviously. What better way to avoid my feelings than to help him fall in love with someone else?", "To make matters worse, I also gave him a sexy makeover. Now my favorite nerd is looking hot as hell, and I have to pretend to cheer him on in his search for true love. What no one knows is that I secretly want him for myself, but I’m forty-four and jaded. In the words of Def Leppard, is it too late for love?", "Aaron", "I fell for Jenna Rossolino before I knew what the word crush meant. She was Sal’s rebellious older sister, completely out of reach, and she thought of me as a nerdy little kid. But I’m all grown up now, and it’s time for her to admit we’d be perfect together. If I can work up the courage to tell her my feelings, maybe I can get her to open her heart and believe in love again. Can a geek become the hero of his own story?", "Our Nerdy Secret is book two in the new seasoned romance series Better Than Ever. Love and laughter don't end at forty!" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Romance", "Romantic Comedy" ]

[]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[]

[ "We all long to feel empowered and fulfilled in our lives, yet so often we feel very far from it. If you’re ready to shift gears and experience a more deeply satisfying life, then keep reading. Transformational Life Coach Kimberley Bell has some empowering practices and insights to share with you. In this short-and-sweet book, you’ll discover 11 nuggets of love and inspiration to help you:", "Honor and appreciate yourself—and your life—right here, right now", "Honor and appreciate yourself—and your life—right here, right now", "Understand the value of insecurities and the gifts they offer", "Understand the value of insecurities and the gifts they offer", "Discover your true happiness—the kind that ignites you from the inside out", "Discover your true happiness—the kind that ignites you from the inside out", "Whether you’re navigating a mid-life crisis, feeling challenged with your teens, or seeking more balance,", "Empowering YOU", "offers straightforward guidance for living with authentic personal power." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Self-Help", "Motivational" ]

[ "A Latin Grammar: For Schools is a book written by Henry John Roby and originally published in 1880. This grammar book is designed to be used by students studying Latin in a school setting. It covers all the essential elements of Latin grammar, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, conjunctions, and prepositions. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Latin grammar. The chapters are organized in a logical sequence that is easy to follow, with each new concept building upon the previous one. The book also includes numerous examples and exercises to help students practice and reinforce their understanding of the material. Overall, A Latin Grammar: For Schools is a comprehensive and accessible guide to Latin grammar that remains a valuable resource for students and teachers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Education & Teaching", "Schools & Teaching" ]

[ "The years is 1929 and from the fog-laden ports of Manhattantown to the bustling scenes of Harlem nightlife, a maniac hunts in Old New York. The", "Hudson River Killer", "has thus far gone unnoticed by authorities, but an unlikely partnership between a rookie detective and a brilliant man will bring the hunt to the hunter.", "Coleman Carmichael is a part-time teacher, part-time tutor, and full-time learner, a consummately curious man with a gift for deductive reasoning. But when he solves a mysterious death in his Harlem apartment building, he draws the attention of Jay Baldwin, a rookie police detective frustrated by his department's indifference towards crime in", "certain", "communities. The pair teams up and though mysteries will be solved, what they find is far beyond what either could have imagined." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Comics & Graphic Novels", "Graphic Novels" ]

[ "Test your mind, wits and sense of humor with Dr. Edward Scarzi's World's Greatest Riddles and Brain Teasers!Find out what all the fuss is about! Are you up to the challenge?Appropriate for all ages. Hours of individual and group enjoyment perfect for the whole family!" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Humor & Entertainment", "Humor" ]

[ "An Espionage/Adventure Classic! With \"The Man with the Clubfoot,\" Valentine Williams has penned a thrilling page-turner of mystery, love, adventure, and intrigue. Clubfoot, that sinister figure, who limps menacingly, is one of the most ingenious secret agents in Europe, and the task of retrieving possession of an indiscreet letter written by the Kaiser is assigned to him. A young British officer, Desmond Okewood, sets out to thwart Clubfoot and slips into Germany in disguise. What commences is a breathless, 'edge of your seat' ride! Williams pits two master spies in a deadly sparring match in this fast paced thriller that you won't be able to put down! One of the best examples of Williams' powerful ability to weave a gripping tale! You will be captivated right to the very end! Select it for your library today!" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Mystery, Thriller & Suspense", "Mystery" ]

[ "What...no Veep?? Surprised at the thought of the US without a vice president? It’s happened many times, and the stories often read like fiction! In Robert 'Buck' Antle’s very readable book, you’ll find tales of the presidency and vice presidency, from the days of the Country’s founders to the present. Here’s the part of American history most of us have forgotten, told in a way that will delight history buffs and those curious about our country’s past." ]

[ "From the Back Cover", "What...no Veep?? Surprised at the thought of the US without a vice president? It's happened many times, and the stories often read like fiction!Robert Antle's fascinating examination of succession to the presidency and the changes in the succession process during the nation's history is detailed. For instance, who was next in line, president pro tem of the Senate-- or someone else?  The author examines this little known curiosity--exploring how these vacancies occurred and the ramifications of these odd vacancies.   In Robert 'Buck' Antle's very readable book, you'll find tales of the presidency and vice presidency, from the days of the Country's founders to the present.   Here's the part of American history most of us have forgotten--and many never knew, told in a way that will delight history buffs and those curious about our country's past.", "About the Author", "Robert 'Buck' Antle, a retired ophthalmologist, is a former Michigander who moved to Central Oregon in 1987 to enjoy the amenities of the area. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1942 and Wayne State Medical School in 1950. During the interim he served 39 months in the US Navy as a pharmacist mate. About the book: Several notable men were involved in the years the US was without a vice president. The author weaves lessor known political figures into the story in such a way the reader will seek more information on these fascinating characters. Chapters, \"President for a Day\" and \"One Vote away\" are examples. Interesting tid bits are scatter throughout the book." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "History", "Americas" ]

[ "A Little Honey Sweetens the Flame explores in poems what keeps the heart's flame burning and vibrantly alive when met with change that stuns and spiritual bliss and insight. Ranging in subject from the renewal of oneself, the painter Van Gogh, the night sky, and the ocean, these poems with their intuitive rhyme and rhythm are eager to be read aloud and as words on paper. In their sensual and often playful lyricism, they express the honey that sweetens passion, loss, and desire." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Poetry" ]

[ "\"To That Noble Organization of Patriotic Women, The Daughters of the American Revolution, This Volume Is Respectfully Dedicated. Covers: Sacajawea, The Dorian Woman & Jane Silcott." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[]

[ "Esta novela de Jostein Gaarder, que en toda Europa ha reproducido entre sus numerosos lectores el éxito conseguido con", "El mundo de Sofía", "(Siruela,1994), narra la historia de Hans Thomas y su padre, quienes emprenden un viaje hacia Atenas en busca de su madre. El azar hace que se detengan en Dorf, donde un viejo panadero le regala un panecillo en cuyo interior se oculta un diminuto libro. A partir de ese momento, el muchacho protagonizará otro emocionante viaje paralelo: el de la imaginación. Sabrá de Frode, un marinero que sobrevivió en una isla desierta, de su baraja de naipes y de cómo combatió su soledad haciendo que cada una de las 53 cartas tuviera vida propia. Pensando en todo ello, a Hans Thomas le asaltarán las eternas preguntas de la humanidad y antes de llegar a Atenas descubrirá que la vida bien pudiera ser el sueño de un enano imaginado por un viejo marinero." ]

[ "About the Author", "Jostein Gaarder (Oslo, 1952) fue profesor de Filosofía y de Historia de las Ideas en un instituto de Bergen durante diez años. En 1986 empezó a publicar libros, y en 1990 recibió el Premio de la Crítica y el Premio literario del Ministerio de Cultura noruegos por su novela", "El misterio del solitario", "(Siruela, 1995). Pero fue", "El mundo de Sofía", "(Siruela, 1994) la obra que se convirtió en un auténtico", "best-seller", "mundial y que ha sido galardonada en España con los premios Arzobispo Juan de San Clemente y Conde de Barcelona. Gaarder creó la Fundación Sofía, cuyo premio anual dotó económicamente a la mejor labor innovadora a favor del medioambiente y el desarrollo." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Politics & Social Sciences", "Philosophy" ]

[ "Brenna assumed everyone could modify an entire species, raise the dead, and speak with Deity because she’s done all of those things and more. Yet, even with all her power, she can’t make Talon love her. Talon has questions no one will answer. Like why he has to keep moving, what his father does for a living, and what really happened to his mother. The answers he does receive aren’t comforting. Odd things have started to happen – the ship he is on sinks, a woman from legend rises from the sea, and he has to keep a secret he never wanted to know. Everywhere he goes, danger tracks him, from the Ammon Islands to the far western shore of Utak. They are worlds apart, but one step closer to powering the Chest of Souls." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Genre Fiction" ]

[ "Are you facing challenges in life? Do you feel like you are facing an uphill climb? Do you need food for your spirit and a safe place to rest? If so, then welcome this book. Peruse its pages, savor the Scripture verses, and slowly sip the quotes from great thought leaders. Rest and listen deeply, so the written words can provoke a personal message for you. Prepare yourself for the next level of your journey en route to your summit." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Self-Help", "Personal Transformation" ]

[ "In every moment and event in our lives, God plants seeds which we may or may not notice in our paths. Our challenge is to prepare the soil of our lives to receive and nurture these seeds so that they may take root and help us grow closer to God.", "By tapping into the spiritual practices revealed in scripture and throughout Christian tradition, we come to embrace what God the Gardener is doing in our lives and, in turn, to share God's grace with the world. The healthier our spiritual lives, the more abundant will be the fruits of our love, hope, joy, and kindness.", "This book is for seekers of all ages and walks of life – college students, parents, professionals, the lapsed and the weary, as well as seasoned saints who wish to deepen their faith in small but meaningful ways, and it covers topics such as:", "Why Believe? The Practice of Doubt", "Why Believe? The Practice of Doubt", "Awareness: The Practice of Seeking", "Awareness: The Practice of Seeking", "Loneliness vs. Being Alone: The Practice of Solitude", "Loneliness vs. Being Alone: The Practice of Solitude", "Spiritual Exercise: The Practice of Practice", "Spiritual Exercise: The Practice of Practice", "Touchstones of the Sacred: The Practice of Living Sacramentally", "Touchstones of the Sacred: The Practice of Living Sacramentally", "How, Then, Shall I Live? The Practice of Vocation", "How, Then, Shall I Live? The Practice of Vocation", "Happy Are They: The Practice of Celebration", "Happy Are They: The Practice of Celebration", "When Did We See You Hungry? The Practice of Mercy", "When Did We See You Hungry? The Practice of Mercy", "Following Christ: The Practice of Discipleship", "Following Christ: The Practice of Discipleship" ]

[ "From Publishers Weekly", "Langford taps into a renewed interest in such practices as solitude, meditation and spiritual direction in this handbook, which employs a gardening theme. Grouping the practices into three metaphorical parts—seeds, roots and branches—the author and director of communications for the Chicago Province of the Jesuits elaborates on tools that, he writes, help prepare the soil of our lives to receive and nurture God's seeds of faith. Langford calls this soul gardening, a term employed by a friend who is a minister and gardener. In assembling this guide, Langford quotes extensively from other writers such as Richard Foster (", "Celebration of Discipline", "), but he also writes as one who is familiar with the practices he explains. For example, he tells about how he has used a spiritual director, and in the chapter on walking with the saints, he shares a moving story about praying in the cave in Spain where St. Ignatius went to discern his life's direction. Besides writing about various practices, Langford includes a list of reflective questions and things to do at the end of each chapter that may be especially helpful for groups reading the book together.", "(Mar.)", "Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "Review", "“", "Seeds of Faith", "by Jeremy Langford covers an astonishing variety of spiritual practices, and does so in such a joy-filled and inviting way that we instantly feel at home. Buy this book.” —", "Richard J. Foster", ", author of", "Celebration of Discipline and Life with God", "“Jeremy Langford's multiple talents as a superb writer, a loving father, a dedicated worker, and an ardent believer, combine to make his new book perfect for anyone seeking to lead a faith-filled life in the real world. Through an artful use of the Christian tradition, insights from the spiritual masters, and compelling real-life examples, Langford shows seekers and believers alike how God can be found in all things, and how the ordinary events in our lives can be places of extraordinary grace.” —", "James Martin, SJ", ", author of", "My Life with the Saints", "“Langford, who in many ways has spoken for and to his own generation of Catholic believers, is now, in my view, speaking to all of us in this wide-ranging exploration of Iived faith and spiritual formation. He raises a battery of questions: Who am I? Why believe? What do I really want? Then he thoughtfully answers with a coherent, nuanced and authoritative treatment of the spiritual life, exploring meditation, prayer, solitude, friendship, thinking, spiritual direction, discipleship and more.” —", "America National Catholic Weekly", "About the Author", "Jeremy Langford", "is a popular presenter and the author of", "God Moments: Why Faith Really Matters to a New Generation", "and", "The Spirit of Notre Dame: Legends, Traditions, and Inspiration from One of America's Most Beloved Universities.", "Jeremy is the director of communications for the Chicago Province of the Jesuits in the U.S. and lives in Evanston, IL, with his wife and their three children.", "Read more" ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Christian Books & Bibles", "Christian Living" ]

[ "Since the 1970s, Europe's last Marxist-Leninist terroriststhe Greek Revolutionary Organization 17 November have waged a violent campaign against US and NATO personnel, Turkish diplomats and members of the Greeks military and business elite. In May 2000 they assassinated a top British diplomat in Athens in a daring daylight attack. Yet no one suspected of belonging to the organization, let alone of being involved in its terror campaign, has ever been arrested. This is the first book to deal with revolutionary terrorism in Greece. Tracing the history of 17 November, Kassimeris demonstrates how it has persevered with a one-dimensional view of a world peopled by heroes and villains, that has precluded the emergence of a coherent ideology. Combining fanatical nationalism, contempt for the existing order, and the cult of violence for its own sake, 17 November has stubbornly refused to accept that its eclectic belief system is incompatible with modern democratic principles. Unlike Italy's Red Brigades or Germany's Red Army Faction, which both assailed \"the capitalist state and its agents,\" 17 November hopes to create an insurrectionary mood that will propel the Greeks into revolutionary political action without disrupting society as a whole. As such, 17 November's terror campaign has been an audacious protest aimed at discrediting and humiliating the Greek establishment and the US government, but one that has never sought to develop widespread revolutionary guerrilla warfare." ]

[ "Review", "\"George Kassimeris has deployed his masterly knowledge of contemporary Greek politics and ideas to explain how a violent revolutionary organization can emerge in a fragile democracy, and to analyze its impact on Greek politics. His meticulous analysis of 17N's historical antecedents, ideology, strategy and terrorist attacks, and the reactions of the Greek political parties and elites, helps us to understand better why 17N's assassination campaign has proved so durable.\" -- Professor Paul Wilkinson,Director, Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, University of St. Andrews\"An excellent analysis, perhaps the best one available, on the still active nationalist terrorist organization.\" ―", "Choice", "About the Author", "George Kassimeris", "is a Senior Research Fellow in Conflict and Terrorism at the University of Wolverhampton. He is the author of", "Europe’s Last Red Terrorists", "(NYU Press) the first book in any language on Greece’s notorious November 17th terrorist group. He writes regularly for the", "Wall Street Journal Europe", "and the", "International Herald Tribune", "and is now working on a biography of Andreas Papandreou." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Politics & Social Sciences", "Politics & Government" ]

[ "\"Whit Ayres provides both a diagnosis of the GOP's problems and a prescription for the cure. In plain language with dos and don'ts for Republican candidates and campaigns, Ayres has written the best analysis of current American politics I have read in years.\"", "-- Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher, Cook Political Report", "Society is changing at unprecedented speeds, and these changes are having dramatic effects on the American political landscape", ". 2016 and Beyond explores public opinion on hot-button issues like immigration, health care, gay rights, abortion, national security, taxes and spending, and the role of government. With unsparing honesty, 2016 and Beyond explains how GOP candidates must adapt to these changes to win the presidency without compromising Republican principles.Leading GOP pollster Whit Ayres draws upon 30 years of campaign experience and data-driven research from his own firm and that of other highly-respected polling organizations to deliver this insightful commentary. The result is a fascinating and highly readable exploration of how new candidates, new messages, and a new tone are needed for Republicans to win the presidency in the New America.2016 and Beyond belongs in the arsenal of any political junkie, candidate, or student of the game.\"For years, no Republican has thought more deeply than Whit Ayres about the implications for his party of the demographic and cultural changes remaking America. In this engaging and accessible book, he's produced an intriguing roadmap to this new landscape that should be essential reading for any Republican who wants to win back the White House in 2016; any Democrat who wants to stop them; and anyone else who wants to understand the evolving political dynamics of a rapidly changing America.\"", "-- Ron Brownstein, National Political Reporter, National Journal", "\"Dr. Whit Ayres is one of the brightest stars in our party, and this book will show you why his is such a respected, influential voice. I don't agree with every idea in this book; but in a political party that has to attract some 70 million votes in 2016 to elect a Republican president, it is silly to think everybody would agree on everything. Ours is a big, broad, diverse party, and we can't let purity be the enemy of victory.\"", "-- Governor Haley Barbour, Former Chairman, Republican National Committee and Republican Governors Association", "\"Read this book and you will be alarmed: Our Republican Party is running out of voters. Whit Ayres makes a frighteningly urgent case that, in an increasingly diverse America, we Republicans have to broaden the appeal of our principles to Hispanic and minority voters, millennials and women, or the GOP will soon go the way of the Whigs.\"", "-- Alex Castellanos, Founder, NewRepublican.org", "\"Whit Ayres is among the smartest thinkers in American politics. 2016 and Beyond is a must read for GOP candidates, campaign operatives, political journalists and anyone who wants to understand American politics today. Where I agree with him, I'm reassured; in the rare places I disagree, I worry that I'm wrong. Move this book to the top of your priority reading list.\"", "-- Steve Hayes, Weekly Standard and FOX News" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Politics & Social Sciences", "Politics & Government" ]

[ "Blair, Eric" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Literature & Fiction" ]

[ "Helping a loved one remember what they have forgotten.", "", "Amelia's grandmother doesn't remember her because she has dementia, but Amelia is determined to find a way to help. She knows that if she can get her grandmother to talk about the stories she's told Amelia over the years, then it will help bring the memories back and make all of them happy. Amelia comes up with a clever plan to assist her grandmother... but will it be enough?" ]

[ "Review", "\"...an inspiring book that approaches the topic of dementia in a sensitive way children can understand... The illustrations simply melt your heart. Prepare to laugh and cry.\"", "", "-Linda S. Mai,", "Author of", "Deidra's Dolly", "About the Author", "Debra Daugherty lives in central Illinois with her rescue dog, Honey, who loves car rides. She is the SCBWI-IL representative for the Springfield area. She began writing stories for her nieces and nephews when they were young. Debra's publishing credits include a picture book, a young adult novel and two short stories for a children's online magazine. She loves to travel and has kissed the Blarney Stone.Victoria Marble is an illustrator specializing in character & narrative design, with a particular emphasis on children, animals, insects, & floral designs. She lives in Southern California with her husband and daughter and three little dogs. When not drawing, reading, or writing, Victoria enjoys watching movies with her daughter, eating dessert, and drinking coffee or tea. Victoria adores creating art that emphasizes the beauty of nature-and particularly birds, fish, insects, and floral designs, along with cute children and animal characters." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Growing Up & Facts of Life" ]

[ "The post Cold War proliferation of international adjudicatory bodies and international adjudication has had dramatic effects on both international law and politics, greatly affecting international relations, particularly economic relations, the enforcement of human rights, and the criminalpursuit of perpetrators of mass atrocities. International courts and tribunals have become, in some respects, the lynchpin of the modern international legal system.", "The Oxford Handbook of International Adjudication", "uniquely brings together analysis of the legal, philosophical, ethical and politicalconsiderations brought about by these bodies. It provides an original and comprehensive understanding of the various forms of international adjudication. A series of cross-cutting chapters overview key issues in the field, both theoretical and practical, providing scholars, students, andpractitioners with a detailed understanding of important legal and political influences within the international adjudicative process.The Handbook is divided into six parts. The first part provides an overview of the origins and evolution of international adjudicatory bodies, from the nineteenth century to the present, highlighting the dynamics driving the multiplication of international adjudicative bodies and their unevenexpansion. The second analyzes the main families of international adjudicative bodies, providing a detailed study of state-to-state, criminal, human rights, regional economic, and administrative courts and tribunals, as well as arbitral tribunals and international compensation bodies. The third partlays out the theoretical approaches to international adjudication, including from political science, sociology, philosophy, ethics, and the perspectives of developing countries. The fourth part examines some contemporary issues in international adjudication, including the behavior, role, andeffectiveness of international judges, the political constraints that restrict their function, as well as the making of international law by international courts and tribunals, the relationship between international and domestic adjudicators, the election and selection of judges, the development ofjudicial ethical standards, and the financing of international courts. The fifth part examines key actors in international adjudication, including international judges, legal counsels, international prosecutors, and registrars. Finally, the sixth provides an overview of some selected legal andprocedural issues facing international adjudication, such as evidence, fact-finding and experts, jurisdiction and admissibility, the role of third parties, inherent powers, and remedies. The Handbook will be an invaluable and thought-provoking resource for scholars and students of international law and political science, and to legal practitioners at international courts and tribunals." ]

[ "About the Author", "Cesare Romano,", "Professor of Law, Loyola Law School", ",Karen Alter,", "Professor of Political Science, Northwestern University", ",Yuval Shany,", "Hersch Lauterpacht Chair in Public International Law, Hebrew University, Jerusalem", "Cesare Romano is Professor of Law at Loyola Law School Los Angeles and one of the Directors of the Project on International Courts and Tribunals. He holds degrees in three different disciplines (political science, international relations and law) from three countries (Italy, Switzerland and theUnited States). His expertise is in public international law, and in particular dispute settlement, international environmental law, international human rights and international criminal law. However, it is probably in the field international courts and tribunals where he has made the greatestcontribution to date, publishing numerous articles and books.Karen J. Alter is Professor of Political Science and Law at Northwestern University, specializing in the international politics of international organizations and international law. She is author of", "The European Court's Political Power", "(Oxford University Press, 2009),", "Establishing the Supremacy of", "European Law", "(Oxford University Press, 2001) and numerous articles and book chapters on the politics of international courts and international law. She has published in the", "American Journal of International Law, International Organization, Comparative Political Studies, Perspectives on Politics,", "European Journal of International Relations, European Law Journal, Law and Contemporary Problems, Annual Review of Law and Social Science, Journal of International Law and Politics, and European Union Politics", ".Professor Yuval Shany is the Hersch Lauterpacht Chair in International Law at the Law Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He also serves currently as the academic director of the Minerva Center for Human Rights, a director in the International Law Forum at the Hebrew University, and theProject on International Courts and Tribunals (PICT) and a member of the steering committee of the DOMAC project (assessing the impact of international courts on domestic criminal procedures in mass atrocity cases). Shany has degrees in law from the Hebrew University (LL.B, 1995 cum laude), New YorkUniversity (LL.M., 1997), and the University of London (Ph.D., 2001) and he has published a number of books and articles on international courts and arbitration tribunals and other international law issues such as international human rights and international humanitarian law." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Law", "Foreign & International Law" ]

[ "Research-based Reading Maps build comprehension and critical thinking skills to help students extract and organize key elements from text. Students analyze: character, plot, setting, point of view, theme, authors purpose, fact versus opinion, inference, prediction, compare and contrast, summarize, and identify cause and effect." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Education & Reference" ]

[ "When there's no more room in Hell's toybox, dead teddy bears shall walk the Earth! The Teddy Scares return with five new stories of betrayal, wrath and new ways to pick on Cyrus. Teddy Scares Volume 2 features Redmond, Hester, Edwin, Cyrus, the tragic origins of Rita Mortis and the introduction of the terrifying, teddy bear eating, Rasputin!" ]

[ "Review", "\"These are delightfully macabre stories for the young at heart.\" -John Norris, ComicsInTheClassroom.com --http://comicsintheclassroom.com" ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Comics & Graphic Novels", "Graphic Novels" ]

[ "Nautilus Book Awards Gold Recipient • Amazon #1 Bestseller in US & UK • 2022 International Book Awards Finalist", "Have you ever wondered, “Why am I still stuck despite all the inner work I’ve done?” Do you feel trapped repeating the same cycles and stories over and over again, no matter what you heal or fix? Are you looking to learn the truth about who you really are? Is there a challenge or plateau you’re trying to overcome that isn’t responding to conventional methods?", "The Definitive Guide for Getting Unstuck & Waking Up", "Awaken to Your True Self", "is a practical guide on transformation, embodiment, and shadow work. It integrates holistic perspectives from somatic therapy, mindfulness, and spirituality to help you get unstuck. Andrew Daniel grounds timeless spiritual truth in approaches and exercises that help where traditional self-help fails. These approaches defy conventional advice—and that’s exactly why they work when nothing else does.If you’re confused and frustrated despite all you know and achieved, or how much you’ve worked on yourself, because you feel like:", "You should be further along or already past this", "You should be", "further along", "or already past this", "You could be expressing yourself more fully in life", "You could be", "expressing yourself", "more fully in life", "You shouldn’t be repeating the same cycles again and again", "You shouldn’t be", "repeating the same cycles", "again and again", "Your success in relationships, career, health, & spirit should match", "Your success in", "relationships, career, health, & spirit", "should match", "Stop and imagine how your life would look in just a year, if today you were able to:", "Break through that plateau in your sport, art, craft, practice, or meditation", "Break through that plateau in your", "sport, art, craft, practice, or meditation", "Reach your potential and move past career or financial ceilings, and creative blocks", "Reach your potential and move past career or", "financial ceilings", ", and creative blocks", "Know how to attract the right people or circumstances without second-guessing", "Know how to", "attract the right people", "or circumstances without second-guessing", "Relax into the peace and freedom from not having to fix everything about yourself", "Relax into the peace and freedom from not having to", "fix everything about yourself", "End fear, codependency, insecurity and start fully experiencing life", "End", "fear, codependency, insecurity", "and start fully experiencing life", "…would you be willing to hear about unconventional solutions that helped thousands of others?", "A fraction of what you will learn from each chapter:", "How the story you tell yourself keeps you stuck and what you’re missing out on", "How the story you tell yourself keeps you stuck and what you’re missing out on", "The most efficient “level” to focus on for change never addressed in self-help", "The most efficient “level” to focus on for change never addressed in self-help", "A math formula that reveals why things get worse the harder you try", "A math formula that reveals why things get worse the harder you try", "Why your fast intellect may be slowing you down and the benefits of dramaless feeling", "Why your fast intellect may be slowing you down and the benefits of dramaless feeling", "Common narcissistic traps that keep us from being supported and told the truth", "Common narcissistic traps that keep us from being supported and told the truth", "The paradox of why seeking a spiritual path leads to more suffering, not less", "The paradox of why seeking a spiritual path leads to more suffering, not less", "The truth about how we get trapped in victim mentality and what to do to change", "The truth about how we get trapped in victim mentality and what to do to change", "What you are secretly avoiding or not allowing that stifles your progress", "What you are secretly avoiding or not allowing that stifles your progress", "The solution to compulsion, or, why personal development and self-help is failing you", "The solution to compulsion, or, why personal development and self-help is failing you", "An eternal truth that illuminates the startling connection between all our behaviors", "An eternal truth that illuminates the startling connection between all our behaviors", "“That wasn’t my intention”—why you keep getting the wrong results from the right actions", "“That wasn’t my intention”—why you keep getting the wrong results from the right actions", "How to get feedback from others and the space around you to break through", "How to get feedback from others and the space around you to break through", "How to make sure you're living for something greater than your ego so you can thrive", "How to make sure you're living for something greater than your ego so you can thrive", "Overcome duality and win the war against our darkest and most undesirable parts", "Overcome duality and win the war against our darkest and most undesirable parts", "The most obvious, simple, yet enigmatic action to take that everyone over-complicates", "The most obvious, simple, yet enigmatic action to take that everyone over-complicates", "Learn the secrets of the now and embody a vision that will come true", "Learn the secrets of the now and embody a vision that will come true", "Discover the somatic solution to being in your head based on Cinesomatics®", "Discover the somatic solution to being in your head based on Cinesomatics®", "What five things we must hold steadfast in our life for transformation", "What five things we must hold steadfast in our life for transformation", "If you're ready to see the truth about why you’re stuck and have an open mind—", "Awaken to Your True Self", "is a must-read for embodied spiritual awakening. BUY NOW and break through today!" ]

[ "Review", "\"If you're interested in learning more about how myths live within the body and how our own personal mythology can run us from the unconscious, you'll appreciate Daniel's practical holistic approaches for personal transformation, embodiment, shadow work, healing, mindfulness, and enlightenment.\"", "— Recommended by the Joseph Campbell Foundation", "\"The inspiration from my father's (Alan Watts) teachings is evident. Andrew tastefully weaves his quotes throughout this book at just the right \"ah-ha!\" moments. I recommend", "Awaken to Your True Self", "for anyone looking for a practical guide on transformation based on ageless wisdom from many disciplines.\"", "— Mark Watts, Director of the Alan Watts Organization", "\"I can honestly say I recommend this book, and I don't take my recommendation lightly. [...] I truly appreciated Andrew's book and his approach to helping people first look at themselves with an understanding of where they are and how they got there. And then the extensive tools offered to transform past patterns into healthier ways of being.\"", "— Nancy Eichhorn, Ph.D. - Editor and Chief of Somatic Psychotherapy Today", "\"In his book,", "Awaken to Your True Self,", "Andrew Daniel sets the record straight on what it is that truly holds us back from being who we want to be, and what can actually help us get there. It is not only a must-read, but a must-apply for anyone who considers themselves a seeker of personal growth, true happiness, and spiritual awakening. In a sea of self-help literature, this book stands out as an impactful and therapeutically-sound gem!\"", "— Dr. Sophia Godkin, PhD, founder of The Happiness Doctor and author of bestsellers", "The Happiness Journal", "and", "The Soul Journal", "\"This book should be read closely and thoroughly. Anyone can benefit from the given advice. [Andrew is] a wise and insightful author. Readers everywhere should appreciate [this] book.\"", "—Writer's Digest", "\"An unflinching self-help guide.\"", "— Kirkus Reviews", "\"Andrew Daniel's work is like a bolt of lightning. Everything Daniel writes is meaningful and relevant. Highly recommended.\"", "— Readers' Favorite", "\"Andrew Daniel's practical and applicable book on transformation, embodiment, healing, and shadow work offers a divergent view on self-help and spiritual awakening—unlike anything we've read before.It forces us to stop and take an unusually deep look in the mirror and question our reasons for not being and having what we want. His words invite us into a new paradigm of self-awareness and complete honesty, where freedom is found by feeling and truth reigns high.Integrating holistic philosophies from mindfulness, transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, & spirituality—", "Awaken to Your True Self", "delivers a hard-hitting, refreshing approach for overcoming our greatest challenge: ourselves. This book is essential for anyone looking for a grounded, no-fluff guide to conscious transformation, stuck or not.\"", "— From the Publisher" ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Religion & Spirituality", "Buddhism" ]

[ "While working to eliminate a deadly sniper threat against US forces in Iraq, CIA hired Mobius contractors discover that someone from the US Embassy in Baghdad is providing critical intelligence to the snipers. This betrayal does not go unanswered by Nick Stockton and his Mobius commandos. Stockton discovers the US Ambassador; his Deputy and the CIA Chief of Station are caught up in diverting Iraqi oil for personal profit and Mobius is forced to intervene in the massive fraud against the US and Iraqi. While bringing justice to the Ambassador Nick becomes aware of another epically sinister plot to target multiple Capital cities in the Middle East with stolen Russian Nuclear missiles. Mobius teams up with Israeli Mossad to track down the nuclear tipped missiles that have been positioned aboard multiple ships before they are to be launched. Mounting barriers are thrown in front of the Mobius commandos by the US State Department and the CIA to effectively search for the missile carrying ships. It takes all of Stockton’s cunning to overcome and adapt with all the cards stacked against him and his team. Follow along with Mobius as they uncover the Dangerous Details that will decide the fate of the entire Middle East…" ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Action & Adventure" ]

[ "* Finalist in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards* A B.R.A.G. Medallion HonoreeWhen the Royal Pearl is stolen from the Palace, Eliza's foster father becomes the main suspect. The police assume the verse left behind is the thief's calling card, but Eliza believes it may be a riddle. The two embark on an adventure to clear his name, where Eliza proves to him just how resourceful a twelve-year-old-girl can be." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Action & Adventure" ]

[ "“From Fear to Eternity: A Path to Peace” is a call for PEACE and Unity in a world dominated by FEAR and divided by judgment. This book will enlighten readers by carefully threading a progression of Universal Truths, reflected in Nature, to expose the origin of all fear. The book uses this revelation as a path to resolve conflict and restore peace. Our alliance with peace is broken when we allow ourselves to forget the simple truth that we are much more than physical entities. We are rather, in essence, Spiritual Beings experiencing our lives in a physical world. As such, we are connected on a level that transcends the notion of division. It is the illusion of separation that has sabotaged Humanity from seeking a common ground and attaining peace. The shattering of this delusion will change the world forever! The author is committed to bringing TRUTH to the forefront of our awareness by appealing to every human's innate desire to achieve peace through Love. \"From Fear to Eternity\" represents an invitation to join this quest, as it unites Universal Truths with modern science to clearly show we are indeed capable of manifesting this destiny." ]

[ "About the Author", "Cassandra Curley, BA, LMT, Author and Messenger of Peace, has been active in the fields of Wellness and Spirituality for more than thirty years. Her journey on the path to find her own inner peace has led her to the awareness of Universal Truths that have been veiled by a false paradigm of judgment. She feels that one person can be a shining light to ignite a fire of passion on a global scale. During this crucial time in history, while there is willingness for change, her mission is to illuminate these hidden truths and guide a true movement of PEACE." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Religion & Spirituality", "New Age & Spirituality" ]

[ "The authoritative edition of", "The Two Noble Kinsmen", "from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.", "Written by Shakespeare and John Fletcher, this play tells the familiar story of a love triangle. Here, though, it seems distant and strange. Initially, the Theban knights Arcite and Palamon are devoted kinsmen, both serving their king, Creaon, who is defeated by Theseus, Duke of Athens. After they are imprisoned in Athens, they see Emilia, sister of the Duchess of Athens, through a window. They become rivals for her love, eager to fight each other to the death, even though she does not know they exist. After Arcite is released and banished, and Palamon escapes, they begin their would-be fight to the death with chivalric ceremony. Theseus, happening on them, decrees that they must compete for her in a tournament, after which the loser will be executed. Emilia is no willing bride; as a girl, she loved Flavina, who has died. Still, she tries to avert the tournament by choosing between Arcite and Palamon, only to find she cannot. The jailer’s daughter, a character added by the playwrights, is infatuated with Palamon and helps him escape. But the social gulf between her and Palamon is unimaginably wide. Only the gods can bring the play to resolution. This edition includes: -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Dieter Mehl The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu." ]

[ "About the Author", "William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, on England’s Avon River. When he was eighteen, he married Anne Hathaway. The couple had three children—an older daughter Susanna and twins, Judith and Hamnet. Hamnet, Shakespeare’s only son, died in childhood. The bulk of Shakespeare’s working life was spent in the theater world of London, where he established himself professionally by the early 1590s. He enjoyed success not only as a playwright and poet, but also as an actor and shareholder in an acting company. Although some think that sometime between 1610 and 1613 Shakespeare retired from the theater and returned home to Stratford, where he died in 1616, others believe that he may have continued to work in London until close to his death.Barbara A. Mowat is Director of Research", "emerita", "at the Folger Shakespeare Library, Consulting Editor of", "Shakespeare Quarterly", ", and author of", "The Dramaturgy of Shakespeare’s Romances", "and of essays on Shakespeare’s plays and their editing.Paul Werstine is Professor of English at the Graduate School and at King’s University College at Western University. He is a general editor of the New Variorum Shakespeare and author of", "Early Modern Playhouse Manuscripts and the Editing of Shakespeare", "and of many papers and articles on the printing and editing of Shakespeare’s plays." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Dramas & Plays" ]

[ "After a Celtic metal object is removed from a dirt mound behind their inherited mountain home outside Cahir, Ireland, the Murphy family experiences several unexplained events including the disappearance of their eldest son Tevan. With no other place to turn, Patrick and Ansley Murphy enlist the help of Liam McNamara and his Irish Paranormal Pinkertons team who find that the dirt mound is actually a stone structure. They call in Dr. Sean Ryan, a medieval archaeologist, who discovers that the structure is the northeast tower of a castle that has been buried for centuries. After intensive research, the team uncovers its strange history and even stranger occupants. In order to retrieve the boy in the netherworld, another dimension, they must map the castle. In doing so, they discover something terrifying down in its recesses. With the knowledge of the castle layout, the team bravely enters the netherworld to retrieve the captive boy and finds a bigger danger waiting to be unleashed on the world. Will the rescue go as planned? Can they stop the evil waiting to be unleashed?" ]

[ "About the Author", "V M Jones was born and raised in Arizona. He has travelled to various places and loves to learn about the local culture in each location. His background is in accounting and financial planning but has grown to love writing. A work in progress for almost three years, The Celtic Symbol resulted from impromptu bedtime stories with his grandson. He and his wife, Pam, live in Gilbert, Arizona and have six children and five grandchildren." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Mystery, Thriller & Suspense", "Thrillers & Suspense" ]

[ "Venom co-creator David Michelinie returns to tell an untold tale of the Lethal Protector! Before Carnage and space gods, clones and toxins and the revelation he was a father, Eddie Brock was a down-on-his-luck reporter who had tried to take his own life and been saved by an extraterrestrial alien. This new story set during Venom's earliest days welcomes Michelinie back into the symbiote hive with open arms as he and rising star Ivan Fiorelli unite to tell a horrifying story that not only revisits the wicked web-slinger's past, but also hints at what's to come in his future! Featuring Venom vs. Hydro-Man! The love of Eddie's life in the arms of another man! And a bounty on the Lethal Protector's head that attracts a gauntlet of deadly foes - including the Taskmaster! Collecting VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR (2022) #1-5." ]

[]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Comics & Graphic Novels", "Graphic Novels" ]

[ "First, there was the credit crunch, and governments around the world stepped in to bail out the banks. The sequel to that debacle is the sovereign debt crisis, which has hit the eurozone hard. The hour has come to pay the piper, and ordinary citizens across Europe are growing to realize that socialism for the wealthy means punching a few new holes in their already-tightened belts. Building on his work as a leading member of the renowned Research on Money and Finance group, Costas Lapavitsas argues that European austerity is counterproductive. Cutbacks in public spending will mean a longer, deeper recession, worsen the burden of debt, further imperil banks, and may soon spell the end of monetary union itself.", "Crisis in the Eurozone", "charts a cautious path between political economy and radical economics to envisage a restructuring reliant on the forces of organized labour and civil society. The clear-headed rationalism at the heart of this book conveys a controversial message, unwelcome in many quarters but soon to be echoed across the continent: impoverished states have to quit the euro and cut their losses or worse hardship will ensue." ]

[ "Review", "\"This book is indispensable for anyone trying to make sense of the European Union’s implosion.\"—Alex Callinicos, Professor of European Studies, King’s College London\"", "Crisis in the Eurozone", "combines the urgency of front-line reporting with insightful detail about the players involved and mechanisms at work\"—Gary A. Dymski, Professor of Economics, University of California, Riverside\"The most comprehensive, thoughtful, and insightful dissection of the Eurozone’s problems. If you could only read one item on this momentous crisis, this book would be it.\"—Stergios Skaperdas, Professor of Economics, University of California, Irvine", "About the Author", "Costas Lapavitsas", "is a Professor of Economics at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He is a member of Research on Money and Finance (RMF). He is the lead author of the new RMF report \"Breaking Up? A Route Out of the Eurozone Crisis.\" His previous publications include", "Social Foundations of Markets, Money and Credit", "and", "Political Economy of Money and Finance", "." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "Politics & Social Sciences", "Politics & Government" ]

[ "Book by Cribb, R., Brown, C., Brown, Colin, Cribb, Robert" ]

[ "About the Author", "Colin Brown is Professor of Asian Studies at Flinders University, Adelaide." ]

{ "hi_res": [], "large": [], "thumb": [], "variant": [] }

{ "title": [], "url": [], "user_id": [] }

[ "Books", "New, Used & Rental Textbooks", "Humanities" ]