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During the Blitz, Henry Green served on the London Auxiliary Fire Service, and this experience lies behind Caught, published when the bombing had only recently ended. Like Green, Richard Roe, the hero of this resolutely unheroic book, comes from the upper class. His wife remains at their country estate, far from the threatened city, while Roe serves under Pye, a professional fireman whose deranged sister once kidnapped Roe’s young son, a bad memory that complicates the relationship between these two very different men. The book opens as the various members of the brigade are having practice runs and fighting boredom and sleeping around in the months before the attack from the air. It ends with Roe, who has been injured in the bombing, back in the country, describing and trying to come to terms with the apocalyptic conflagration in which he and his fellows were caught, putting into question the very notion of ordinary life.Caught was censored at the insistence of its publisher, Leonard Woolf, when it came out in 1943. This is the first American edition of the book to appear as Green intended.
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Pearson
CFA Program Curriculum Level 2 2011 Volume 2 Financial Reporting and Analysis
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Seven teenage friends receive letters signed "Your Caretaker," who knows
they committed an unthinkable crime in the desolate California desert.
Author: Christopher Pike
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 456
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Publication Date: 01 Aug 2013
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1995, mass market paperback reprint edition, later printing, Island-Dell, NY. 676 pages. Another bestseller featuring a young lawyer, doing his all for a Death Row killer.
Amanda Brunker
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Transworld
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Champagne Babes
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If you're up for some steamy drama, Champagne Babes is the read for you. This book explores the complicated lives of young mothers and their forbidden trysts. Amanda Brunker does a great job capturing the chaos of love triangles and bringing the story to life. It's an enjoyable, easy read for anyone who loves a bit of juicy gossip.
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Edmonde Charles-Roux, Nancy Amphoux |
Harpercollins
Chanel
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Coco Chanel revolutionized the way women looked, created the women's bathing suit, designed frankly fake jewellery, introduced the little black dress and perfumed the world with her No 5. The author was Editor-in-Chief of "Vogue" and won the Prix Goncourt for her novel "To Forget Palermo".
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R. Kendall Lyman, Tony C. Daloisio |
Greenleaf
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Change the Way You Change! : 5 Roles of Leaders Who Accelerate Business Performance
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Accelerate Leadership and Get ResultsGreat leaders of change positively impact business performance by fundamentally working differently than most leaders in three ways. First, they change how they think and talk about change. Second, they change their approach to change by engaging both individuals and the organization. And third, they elevate what they do as a leader and the roles they play.In Change the Way You Change! , authors R. Kendall Lyman and Tony C. Daloisio pull from ten years of research and working with individuals, teams, and organizations to convincingly illustrate how changing a team or a business requires changing both inside-out (thoughts and beliefs) and outside-in (structure and system) approaches. Each chapter provides an in-depth discussion of one of the five roles of great change focus, align, engage, lead, and sustain. And the main points of discussion in each chapter are bolstered by quotations, examples, exercises, and summaries.The only way to survive as a leader in the twenty-first century is to make change part of your leadership agenda. And that means making it a priority and getting good at it. Whether readers are beginners or experts, this book will help them change the way they change to accelerate their leadership and get results.
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Joost Elffers, Dana Caspersen |
Penguin
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Changing The Conversation - The 17 Principles Of Conflict Resolution
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The seventeen key principles for transforming conflict—in a beautiful package from the creator of The 48 Laws of PowerFrom Joost Elffers, the packaging genius behind the huge New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power , The 33 Strategies of War , and The Art of Seduction , comes this invaluable manual that teaches seventeen fundamentals for turning any conflict into an opportunity for growth. Beautifully packaged in a graphic, two-color format, Changing the Conversation is written by conflict expert Dana Caspersen and is filled with real-life examples, spot-on advice, and easy-to-grasp exercises that demonstrate transformative ways to break out of destructive patterns, to create useful dialogue in difficult situations, and to find long-lasting solutions for conflicts. Sure to claim its place next to Getting to Yes , this guide will be a go-to resource for resolving conflicts.
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Bernard Sumner
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Thomas
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Chapter and Verse : New Order, Joy Division and Me
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Founding member and guitarist of Joy Division and the lead singer of New Order, Bernard Sumner has been famous over the years for his reticence. Until now… An integral part of the Manchester music scene since the late 1970s, his is the definitive version of the events that created two of the most influential bands of all time. Chapter and Verse includes a vivid and illuminating account of Bernard’s Salford childhood, the early days of Joy Division, the band’s enormous critical and popular success, and the subsequent tragic death of Ian Curtis. Bernard describes the formation of New Order, takes us behind the scenes at the birth of classics such as 'Blue Monday' and gives his first-hand account of the ecstasy and the agony of the Haçienda days.Sometimes moving, often hilarious and occasionally completely out of control, this is a tale populated by some of the most colourful and creative characters in music history, such as Ian Curtis, Tony Wilson, Rob Gretton and Martin Hannett. Others have told parts of the story, in film and book form. Now, for the first time, Bernard Sumner gives you chapter and verse.
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Eric Goldberg
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Silman-james
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Character Animation Crash Course!
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Character Animation Crash Course! is a veritable Genie's lamp stuffed with everything the aspiring animator could wish for! Renowned animator Eric Goldberg's detailed text and drawings illuminate how to conceive characters "from the inside out" to create strong personalities. Classic animation techniques are analyzed and brought to life through this unique book that offers readers animated movie examples that show, in real time or frame-by-frame, the author's principles at work. Add to this Goldberg's discussions of classic cartoons and his witty, informative observations based on the wealth of knowledge he's gained during his 30-plus years in professional animation, and you have a tour-de-force guide to character animation with the classic touch.
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Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake |
Puffin
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
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Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last!But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!
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The much-anticipated prequel to the bestselling FROZEN CHARLOTTE, a Zoella Book Club title in Autumn 2016. Following the death of her mother in a terrible fire, Jemima flees to the remote Isle of Skye, to take up a job at a school for girls. There she finds herself tormented by the mystery of what really happened that night.Then Jemima receives a box of Frozen Charlotte dolls from a mystery sender and she begins to remember – a séance with the dolls, a violent argument with her step-father and the inferno that destroyed their home. And when it seems that the dolls are triggering a series of accidents at the school, Jemima realizes she must stop the demonic spirits possessing the dolls – whatever it takes.
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E.B. White
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Penguin
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Charlotte's Web
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Charlotte's Web is a heartwarming story about the unlikely friendship between a pig and a spider. This book is perfect for children who love animal stories and enjoy reading about the power of friendship. The most unique feature of this book is how Charlotte uses her intelligence to come up with a plan to save her friend Wilbur's life, which teaches children the importance of using their own creativity and wit to solve problems.
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Ben Elton
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Black
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Chart Throb
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Chart Throb is a entertaining and tongue-in-cheek satire of modern-day television talent shows. Ben Elton exposes the ruthless nature of reality TV and the opportunistic individuals behind the all-consuming industry in a shrewd and compelling way that is both amusing and ironic. This book is perfect for fans of dark comedy and witty social commentary.
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If you fall too fast, you just might crash...Daisy has been dumped, unceremoniously jilted. Not by any ordinary guy, no...Daisy has a secret in her past that she won't even tell her best friend, Holly. She's given up on men - and on her own family. But life still has to be lived and where better to recover than as far away from home as possible. Grabbing a chance to see the world, Daisy packs her bags and joins the team catering to the world's highest-paid, supercharged racing drivers on the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit. From Brazil to Italy, from Melbourne to Monte Carlo, life passes in a dizzying whirlwind. But nothing - and no one - can stop Daisy from falling again...this time for a man who is prepared to risk his life, and his heart, for the sake of speed, danger and ultimate success.
Sam Hepburn
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Chasing the Dark
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Chasing the Dark could be a good read for young adults looking for a compelling mystery that deals with themes of grief and family secrets. The book's most distinctive feature is its use of an empty mansion of a former movie star as the setting for the dangerous mystery Joe unlocks about his mother's death. The novel is perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train.
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Richard Gilman
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Yale
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Chekhov's Plays - An Opening Into Eternity
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Richard Gilman examines each of Chekhov's full-length plays, showing how they relate to each other, to Chekhov's short stories, and to his life. He also places the plays in the context of Russian and European drama and the larger culture of the period. Gilman interweaves biographical narrative with textual commentary and with a discussion of stage-craft and dramaturg - Chekhov's techniques for influencing viewers, the scenic framing of the action, and issues of genre and temporal structuring. Although previous critics of Chekhov have tended to view him as an essentially social dramatist or as an observer of the smaller aspects of existence, Gilman asserts that Chekhov was far more of an innovative playwright, a revolutionary, than has been seen.
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Robert Muchamore
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Hodder
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CHERUB: Mad Dogs : Book 8
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CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented—and all under the age of seventeen. For official purposes, these agents do not exist. They are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists, hack into crucial documents, and gather intel on global threats—all without gadgets or weapons. It is an extremely dangerous job, but these agents have one crucial advantage: Adults never suspect that teens are spying on them.The British underworld is controlled by gangs. When two of them start a turf war, violence explodes onto the streets. The police need information fast, and James has the contacts to infiltrate the most dangerous gang of all…
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Robert Muchamore
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Hodder
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CHERUB: Man vs Beast : Book 6
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CHERUB agents are all seventeen and under. They wear skate tees and hemp, and look like regular kids. But they're not. They are trained professionals who are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists and international drug dealers. CHERUB agents hack into computers, bug entire houses, and download crucial documents. It is a highly dangerous job. For their safety, these agents DO NOT EXIST.Mainstream animal protection groups have always stayed within the law, but a new band of radical liberationists argues that if humans and animals are equal, then it's right to kill or threaten one human in order to save the lives of many animals. In a new mission, James and the other CHERUB agents must go up against the most radical group yet in a daring and violent attempt to save hundreds of lives . . . including their own.
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Nora Roberts
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Jove
Chesapeake Blue (Om)
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Recommendation: Chesapeake Blue is a heartwarming family saga that brings a perfect conclusion to the Quinn Brothers' adventures. With well-written characters, emotional depth, and surprises in every corner, this book is perfect for those who love family sagas, romance novels, and happy endings. The book excellently portrays the message of perseverance and resilience that one can draw inspiration from.
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Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfield, Maida Rogerson |
Hci
Chicken Soup For The Soul At Work - 101 Stories Of Courage, Compassion, And Creativity In The Workplace
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Work is an important part of living, whether you wait on customers, build a business or cook for your family. As such, we all have important stories to tell about our work. From this rich treasure chest of experiences, Canfield, Hansen and company have gathered a special collection of inspiring tales that share the daily courage, compassion and creativity that take place in workplaces everywhere. Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work will nourish your spirit with stories of courageous leaders and will foster your creativity with examples of inspiring breakthroughs. It will also teach you how to enrich yourself and your coworkers through heartfelt acknowledgment. This powerful book gives you new options, new ways to succeed and, above all, a new love and appreciation for yourself, your job and those around you. Share it with your mentor, coworkers or staff, and enjoy renewed joy and pleasure in your chosen vocation. Special stories by Dilbert's Scott Adams, Beverly Sills, Dave Thomas and many more make this collection complete.
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Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Sharon Wohlmuth |
Hci
Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrates Mothers : A Collection in Words and Photographs
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Sharon Wohlmuth captures the essence of motherhood through stunning black-and-white images, creating a mesmerizing book. She brings to life the heartwarming goodness of a very select group of stories through photos of poignant moments that will leave readers moved to both laughter and tears. A mother's face is a reflection of the world around her. When her children are hurt, she grimaces in pain. When they are happy, her eyes light up with joy. When they are sad, her cheeks glisten with tears. When they need encouragement, she brims with fierce determination to help them succeed. Hers is the first face we see as we enter the world and the one that stays with us long after she is gone. This celebration of the many faces of motherhood makes the perfect holiday gift and, much as Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul , is destined to become a classic.
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Susan M Heim Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms : 101 Inspirational Stories of Joy, Love, and Wonder
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Celebrate the joy, love, and wonder of motherhood with these 101 stories from new moms.Share the excitement, the laughs, and the tears with other new mothers as you read their heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational storiesthe pregnancy countdown births, bodies, and babies becoming a new person — a mother! breastfeeding battles struggling with infertility adoption and other paths to motherhood the ups and downs of new motherhood great ideas for the sleep deprived moving on to the toddler years adding a second child and lots of funny stories for comic relief!
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Tough Times : Stories about the Hardest Parts of Being a Teenager
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In these 101 stories about the hardest parts of being a teenager, teens share their toughest stories and challenges with you.
Being a teenager is difficult even under the best conditions. When bad things happen, the challenges can be overwhelming. But tough times can turn into great times... Read how other teens dealt with:
self-destructive behavior, eating disorders, and substance abuse
illness, injuries, and loss of friends and relatives
divorce, moves, and other family upheavals
finding meaning in their lives and new happiness
overcoming obstacles and meeting challenges
Author: Jack Canfield
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 380
Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC
Publication Date: 13 Mar 2013
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Jack Canfield, Chrissy Donnelly, Mark Victor Hansen |
Hci
Chicken Soup for the Working Womans Soul
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Whether she is a corporate executive or a factory worker, an entrepreneur or a "mompreneur," today's woman is an integral part of the workforce and the American Dream. Women have made inroads in many professions that were once the domain of only men while juggling the many demands of work and family. From the woman who manages a staff of fifty, to the mother who choreographs the comings and goings of a family of five, women are the ultimate multitaskers. This collection celebrates the diversity and special contributions of women in the world of work-their hopes, their dreams and aspirations, and their accomplishments. This very special book also acknowledges the important and often unappreciated women in the homeplace through stories of stay-at-home moms for whom raising children was their most important task. These tales recognize the vital contributions of women who find their reward in devoting their lives to their families instead of collecting a paycheck. Chapters All in a Day's Work; Balancing Work and Family; Teamwork; Special Moments, and more, and each shares the trials of working women and the special joys that achieving career dreams can bring. Readers will laugh, cry and nod in agreement as they connect with women who are not just making a living, but making a life.
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Orson Scott Card
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Tor
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Children of the Mind
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THE DESTRUCTION OF LUSITANIA DRAWS NEAR The planet Lusitania is home to three sentient species: the Pequeninos; a large colony of humans; and the Hive Queen, brought there by Ender. But once again the human race has grown fearful; the Starways Congress has gathered a fleet to destroy Lusitania.Jane, the evolved computer intelliegence, can save the three sentient races of Lusitania. She has learned how to move ships outside the universe, and then instantly back to a different world, abolishing the light-speed limit. But It takes all the processing power available to her, and the Starways Congress is shutting down the Net, world by world.Soon Jane will not be able to move the ships. Ender’s children must save her if they are to save themselves.
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Sandra Brown
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Hodder
Paperbacks
Chill Factor : The gripping thriller from #1 New York Times bestseller
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Recommendation: This gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you follow Lilly Martin's harrowing journey in a small mountain town plagued by a mysterious killer. With a blizzard raging outside and a stranger with a dark secret by her side, the tension mounts with each turn of the page. Sandra Brown's masterful storytelling and unexpected twists make "Chill Factor" a must-read for fans of suspenseful mysteries. Get ready to experience a thrill like no other in this bone-chilling winter tale.
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Lisa See
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Random
House
Trade
Paperbacks
China Dolls : A Novel
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.The author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, and Shanghai Girls has garnered international acclaim for her great skill at rendering the intricate relationships of women and the complex meeting of history and fate. Now comes Lisa See’s highly anticipated new novel, China Dolls. It’s 1938 in San Francisco: a world’s fair is preparing to open on Treasure Island, a war is brewing overseas, and the city is alive with possibilities. Grace, Helen, and Ruby, three young women from very different backgrounds, meet by chance at the exclusive and glamorous Forbidden City nightclub. Grace Lee, an American-born Chinese girl, has fled the Midwest with nothing but heartache, talent, and a pair of dancing shoes. Helen Fong lives with her extended family in Chinatown, where her traditional parents insist that she guard her reputation like a piece of jade. The stunning Ruby Tom challenges the boundaries of convention at every turn with her defiant attitude and no-holds-barred ambition. The girls become fast friends, relying on one another through unexpected challenges and shifting fortunes. When their dark secrets are exposed and the invisible thread of fate binds them even tighter, they find the strength and resilience to reach for their dreams. But after the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, paranoia and suspicion threaten to destroy their lives, and a shocking act of betrayal changes everything.Praise for China Dolls “Superb . . . This emotional, informative and brilliant page-turner resonates with resilience and humanity.”—The Washington Post
“This is one of those stories I’ve always wanted to tell, but Lisa See beat me to it, and she did it better than I ever could. Bravo! Here’s a roaring standing ovation for this heartwarming journey into the glittering golden age of Chinese nightclubs.”—Jamie Ford, author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet “A fascinating portrait of life as a Chinese-American woman in the 1930s and ’40s.”
—The New York Times Book Review
“A sweeping, turbulent tale of passion, friendship, good fortune, bad fortune, perfidy and the hope of reconciliation.”
—Los Angeles Times
“Lisa See masterfully creates unforgettable characters that linger in your memory long after you close the pages.”
—Bookreporter
“Stellar . . . The depth of See’s characters and her winning prose makes this book a wonderful journey through love and loss.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “China Dolls plunges us into a fascinating history and offers an accessible meditation on themes that are still urgent in our contemporary world. The women’s story explores burning questions about the possibilities of friendship, the profound effects of betrayal, the horrors of prejudice and the nature of ambition—especially female ambition. . . . These Asian artists were true pioneers, breaking ground, chasing vast dreams, subverting stereotypes simply by appearing onstage against the odds. Here, in China Dolls, they have found another stage of sorts, another place to rightfully shine.”—San Francisco Chronicle “China Dolls is [Lisa See’s] most penetrating since Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.”—The Seattle Times
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Ching-He Huang
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Kyle
Books
China Modern : 100 Cutting-edge, Fusian-style Recipes for the 21st Century
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Modern Chinese food has come a long way from the traditional favourites that we order by rote from our local takeaway. China?s culinary traditions are continually evolving to create a new and exciting cuisine that can best be described as fusion. In China
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China is the world's biggest nation and yet its impact has been comparatively small in modern world affairs. Now its poverty is giving way to modernity under the impetus of 10 per cent annual growth and the country is opening up to foreign trade and investment. This book examines the main aspects of contemporary China which affect the outside world, from politics to the army, from farming and industry to birth control programmes, and from national unity to diplomacy towards neighbouring states and other powers. Dick Wilson places events in China in the context of what is happening to the Chinese community outside the People's Republic - in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and South East Asia. He also analyzes the trends which will determine China's future. The book conveys the real story of the Chinese people as they approach the 21st century - already named by some as China's century .
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King-Kok Cheung
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Palgrave
Macmillan
Chinese American Literature without Borders : Gender, Genre, and Form
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This book could be a good read for someone interested in exploring the intersection of gender, culture, and writing. The author explores how Chinese American literature transcends traditional gender roles and forms and uses a bilingual approach to examine both Chinese and Chinese American writers. The book highlights how these writers experiment with poetry, theory, and metafiction to offer a reflexive lens on both their native and adopted countries. Readers interested in exploring new literary frontiers would enjoy this book.
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A fascinating introduction to the signs of the Chinese zodiac, now completely redesigned in full colour.
Along with Eastern philosophies, Chinese astrology has recently become popular in the West. Despite being complex in its analysis, it is easy for the novice to access, as all you need is your date of birth. Collins Gem Chinese Astrology describes the 12 animal symbols and interprets their meanings in a clear and entertaining fashion.
Each animal sign features the following information:
The lunar years ruled by that animal
The positive and negative aspects of the animal sign
The characteristics of the male, female and child animal
The animal at home and work, its preferences and compatibility with the other Chinese signs
The animal in love, its health, leisure interests and the links between its sign and those of Western astrology
Author: Bernard Lodge
Format: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: HarperCollins s
Publication Date: 04 May 2004
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He Li
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Thames
Hudson
Chinese Ceramics - The New Standard Guide
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For centuries Chinese ceramics have been the objects most coveted in the West by collectors with an interest in the arts of Asia. The extraordinary innovations of Chinese potters court among the most outstanding accomplishments in the cultural heritage of the world since the Neolithic era. Systematic study of Chinese ceramics, begun in the eighteenth century with the French Jesuit Pere d'Entrecolles, has been greatly enlarged in the twentieth century, and since the end of the Cultural Revolution in 1976, extensive excavations at kiln sites have yielded invaluable new insights into the chronological development of ceramic forms, glaze types and decorative styles. This remarkable book cites all the latest scientific and archaeological evidence, examining provenance, technique, archaeological and historical context, and ancient traditions of Chinese connoisseurship and patronage to provide an integrated and highly detailed approach to the subject.In over 700 color photographs specially taken for this book, a wide range of imperial and regional, decorative and practical, export and domestic, ceremonial and funerary wares are fully represented.
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Adeline Yen Mah
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September
1,
2009
Chinese Cinderella, The Mystery of the Song Dynasty Painting
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Is she dreaming, or has Chinese Cinderella lived a previous life?Following a fall at the river town of Fengjie, 12-year-old CC is whisked away to hospital. As she lapses in and out of consciousness, she is haunted by vivid dreams that seem strange - yet somehow familiar. A tale of friendship between an orphan boy and his master's daughter begins as CC recalls a life lived centuries before. But is it real, or all in her imagination?A gripping historical mystery inspired by China's most famous painting, from the internationally bestselling author of Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society.
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Lian Quan Zhen
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North
Light
Books
Chinese Landscape Painting : Techniques for Watercolor
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Minimum stroke - maximum effect Learn how to make each brushstroke count when painting classically beautiful landscapes using a combination of traditional and modern watercolor techniques. Master artist and teacher Lian Quan Zhen shows how to blend Eastern and Western art theories, materials and techniques to create landscapes with graceful simplicity. Chinese Landscape Painting Techniques for Watercolor includes 27 start-to-finish demonstrations, which show how to capture the spirit and mood of the landscape in all types of weather and in all four seasons. It also features a wide variety of landscape subjects from America and around the world.
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A running coach and nationally ranked ultra-marathon runner draws on the principles of t'ai chi to develop a comprehensive running program that promotes greater speed and distance with less effort while preventing and healing injuries. Original. 50,000 first printing.
Authors: Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Publication Date: 19 Apr 2004
Another delicious book in the Chocolate Box Girls series, a sequel to Cherry Crush, Marshmallow Skye and Summer's Dream, from bestselling girls' favourite, Cathy Cassidy.
Coco is the youngest of the Tanberry sisters but she's as headstrong as any of them. Coco is crazy about animals and loves her riding lessons. When Caramel, her favourite pony at the stables, is sold, Coco scopes out the new owner - and she's not happy about what she discovers. With big sister Honey going off at the deep end and Summer only just recovering from her eating disorder, there's no-one at Tanglewood to help Coco out. Can Coco save Caramel alone - or will a new friend help her?
A perfect next step for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, by the bestselling author of Scarlett, Dizzy, Angel Cake and Ginger Snaps.
Author: Cathy Cassidy
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Publication Date: 06 Feb 2014
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Cathy Cassidy
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Puffin
Chocolate Box Girls: Marshmallow Skye
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SKYE and SUMMER TANBERRY are identical twins, and Skye loves her sister Summer more than anyone else in the world. They do everything together, but lately Skye's been feeling like second-best - it's the story of her life. And when her friend Alfie confesses he's fallen not for her, but for Summer, it hurts. Skye wants to be her own person, but with an effortlessly cool twin, how can she? Will Skye ever step out of Summer's shadow and find her own chance to shine?
The chocolate box girls.
Each sister has a different story to tell, which one will be your favourite?
Honey is going to live with her dad in Australia. Determined to make a fresh start, she couldn't be further away from the tough times at Tanglewood.
Her new life is a dream come true - until school begins. The girls are different from Honey's friends in England and the only person who seems to understand her is the cute boy from the beach she's chatting to online.
But when he, the girls at school and even her dad start breaking promises, who can she trust? All alone on the other side of the world, Honey's past is about to catch up with her . . .
Author: Cathy Cassidy
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 320
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Publication Date: 05 Jun 2014
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Dallas Willard, Bill Hull |
Baker
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Choose the Life : Exploring a Faith that Embraces Discipleship
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Many churches harbor harried congregations merely going through the motions--sleepwalking saints who fail to experience transformed living. Many are unable and unwilling to share the gospel, convinced that it's not their "gift."True disciples do more than the minimum, explains Hull. They choose the life and commit to bringing Jesus to the lost. They live out their beliefs and walk the walk. Submission shows the doubting world that Christ is embedded in their character.Choose the Life is a practical tool as accessible to laypeople as ministry leaders. Any church seeking life-changing significance will be challenged by this cutting-edge resource. No hand-holding here, Choose the Life shows church members how to take individual responsibility for both being discipled and discipling others.
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Jeffrey Kallberg
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Chopin At The Boundaries - Sex, History, And Musical Genre
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The complex status of Chopin in our culture--he was a native Pole and adopted Frenchman, and a male composer writing in "feminine" genres--is the subject of Jeffrey Kallberg's absorbing book. Combining social history, literary theory, musicology, and feminist thought, Chopin at the Boundaries is the first book to situate Chopin's music within the construct of his somewhat marginal sexual identity and to explore how this should figure in our understanding of his compositional methods. Through this novel approach, Kallberg reveals a new Chopin, one situated precisely where questions of gender open up into the very important question of genre.
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Gary R. Collins
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Thomas
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Christian Counseling 3rd Edition : Revised and Updated
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The classic counseling handbook for churches, classrooms, and the helping professions. This revised and expanded third edition of Gary R. Collins's comprehensive counseling guide offers solid biblical teaching on how to counsel and wise guidance on a broad range of situations counselors are likely to encounter. Christian Counseling provides updated, extensive coverage of the most common issues troubling those who seek counseling, such as Clearly written and easy-to-read, Christian Counseling provides lasting value as a textbook for students and their professors, a training tool for lay counselors, a source of information for those seeking a greater understanding of human behavior, and a primer on the biblical foundation for Christian counseling.
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Dennis McCallum
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Living
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Christianity - The Faith That Makes Sense
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This book presents a clear, rational defense for Christianity, ideal for new teachers and group studies. It challenges readers to consider the validity of Christian beliefs, overcome barriers to faith, and meet Christ personally. It simplifies complex Christian ideas and provides a strong defense for those seeking to understand Christianity.
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Reginald Stackhouse
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The
English
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Press
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Christianity and Politics
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Number One for Fiendish Fun!
This book contains a school play, some stolen sweets, a visit from Father Christmas and a HELLISH dinner!
Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.
Author: Francesca Simon
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 144
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Publication Date: 05 Oct 2006
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Curl up with this gorgeously romantic tale and let the glistening snow and the roaring fires of Stardust Lake Hotel get you in the festive spirit this Christmas.
Piper Chesterfield lives a glamorous life travelling the world and reviewing the finest hotels. She calls nowhere home, she works alone and that's how she likes it. For long ago Piper decided that to protect her heart she should lock it away.
So when Piper's next assignment brings her to the newly opened Stardust Lake Hotel for the festive season, the last person she expects to face is Gabe Whitaker, the man who broke her heart so completely she could never love again.
But Piper isn't the only one who has been frozen in time by heartbreak. Gabe hasn't forgotten the golden-eyed girl who disappeared from his world without a trace.
Now fate has reunited them on Juniper Island, can the magic of Christmas heal old wounds? And can this enchanting town be the one place Piper can finally call home?
Read what everyone is saying about Christmas Under a Cranberry Sky:
'I couldn't get enough . . . This story is MAGICAL . . . I wish I could spend my next Christmas on Juniper Island . . . It's the perfect story to get into the festive mood and it's one you cannot put down.' Simona's Corner of Dreams
'I absolutely LOVED this book. Holly Martin just completely wows you with her beautiful writing, wonderful characters and great story.' Renita D'Silva
'This story is absolutely beautiful.' Me, Cupcakes and Tea
'Having just finished and been astounded by Christmas Under A Cranberry Sky, I think I am fairly safe in declaring Holly Martin a queen of the Christmas book.' Rachel's Random Reads
'Christmas romance at its absolute best . . .' Lozza's Book Corner
'I have yet to read a book by Holly Martin that I haven't loved, and this one is no different.' Clara's Books and Lit
'I cherished every single page of this book . . . Holly whisks you away to this magical place that had me craving all things Christmas.' Star Crossed Reviews
Author: Holly Martin
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 368
Publisher: Zaffre
Publication Date: 01 Aug 2018