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The Kindling Spark: Early Tales of Mystery, Horror, and Adventure by John Dickson Carr Carr John Dickson

From Little Acorns...Grow the works of the extraordinary mystery writer, John Dickson Carr. This collection of the early works of Carr includes Grand Guignol, "The New Canterbury Tales", and eight other works of detection, mystery, and horror by the undisputed master of the locked room mystery.Many of these stories have not appeared since their original publication and cover the range of mystery to horror.Dan Napolitano, noted Carr collector and authority, introduces this collection and annotates each story, providing detailed information on the origins of Carr's works along with details on how each story would be used later in Carr's

Life: A Journey Through Science and Politics Ehrlich Paul R.

A renowned scientist and environmental advocate looks back on a life that has straddled the worlds of science and politicsAcclaimed as a public scientist and as a spokesperson on pressing environmental and equity issues, Paul R. Ehrlich reflects on his life, from his love affair with his wife, Anne, to his scientific research, public advocacy, and concern for global issues. Interweaving the range of his experiences--as an airplane pilot, a desegregationist, a proud parent--Ehrlich's insights are priceless on pressing issues such as biodiversity loss, overpopulation, depletion of resources, and deterioration of the environment. A lifelong advocate for women's reproductive rights, Ehrlich also helped to debunk scientific bias associating skin color and intelligence and warned some fifty years ago about a possible pandemic and the likely ecological consequences of a nuclear

Small But Important Riots: The Cavalry Battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville ONeill Robert F.

June 1863. The American Civil War was two years old, and the U.S. Army in Virginia was in chaos. Reeling after the recent defeat at Chancellorsville, the Federals, especially the Cavalry Corps, scrambled to regroup. Confederate general Robert E. Lee seized the moment to launch a second invasion of the North. As Lee slipped away, frantic Federal leaders asked, "Where are the Rebels?" At this critical moment, the much-maligned Federal cavalry stepped to center stage.Small but Important Riots is a tactical study of fighting from June 17 to 22, 1863, at Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville, placed within the strategic context of the Gettysburg campaign. It is based on Robert O'Neill's thirty years of research and access to previously unpublished documents, which reveal startling new information.Since the fighting in Loudoun Valley of Virginia ended in June 1863, one

The Guest Lecture Riker Martin

With "a voice as clear, sincere, and wry as any I've read in current American fiction" (Joshua Cohen), Martin Riker's poignant and startlingly original novel asks how to foster a brave mind in anxious times, following a newly jobless academic rehearsing a speech on John Maynard Keynes for a surprising audienceIn a hotel room in the middle of the night, Abby, a young feminist economist, lies awake next to her sleeping husband and daughter. Anxious that she is grossly underprepared for a talk she is presenting tomorrow on optimism and John Maynard Keynes, she has resolved to practice by using an ancient rhetorical method of assigning parts of her speech to different rooms in her house and has brought along a comforting albeit imaginary companion to keep her on track--Keynes himself.Yet as she wanders with increasing alarm through the rooms of her own consciousness,

Cakeboi: A Collection of Classic Bakes Hignell Reece

Experience the Magic of Classic Aussie Bakes with MasterChef Australia Favorite Reece HignellReece Hignell, MasterChef Australia veteran and owner of the Cakeboi bakery, created this exceptional collection of classic Australian bakes so that anyone can become a baking pro. Inspired by his nan's traditional desserts, this book is full of iconic cakes like his Spiced Rum Baba that made Katy Perry exclaim, "You're the tits, Reece!" and his long-coveted Signature Lemon Tart. With chapters that lead you through everything from the basics of baking to creating your own sensational scones, sponge cakes and more, you'll find all the inspiration and instruction you need to make a masterpiece in the

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Bernie Nicholls Nicholls Bernie

Across more than a thousand games in the National Hockey League, Bernie Nicholls made his mark with flamboyant style and dynamic scoring prowess. In this new autobiography, Nicholls reflects on his life on and off the ice, sharing candid anecdotes and personal insights from across the hockey landscape. From his childhood in the small Northern Ontario town of West Guilford, to his sensational 70-goal season in Los Angeles, and his recent years in coaching and retirement, this is a refreshing chronicle of a legendary

Postcards from Absurdistan: Prague at the End of History Sayer Derek

A sweeping history of a twentieth-century Prague torn between fascism, communism, and democracy--with lessons for a world again threatened by dictatorshipPostcards from Absurdistan is a cultural and political history of Prague from 1938, when the Nazis destroyed Czechoslovakia's artistically vibrant liberal democracy, to 1989, when the country's socialist regime collapsed after more than four decades of communist dictatorship. Derek Sayer shows that Prague's twentieth century, far from being a story of inexorable progress toward some "end of history," whether fascist, communist, or democratic, was a tragicomedy of recurring nightmares played out in a land Czech dissidents dubbed Absurdistan. Situated in the eye of the storms that shaped the modern world, Prague holds up an unsettling mirror to the absurdities and dangers of our own times.In a brilliant

Larceny in the Aisles Scamman Mark

As a young grocery store manager back in the early nineties, Mark Scamman was involved with a variety of shoplifting incidents, approximately two hundred and fifty in his first five years in management. The idea of stealing from a grocery store struck a nerve with him. It soon became apparent that shoplifting was a common occurrence not limited to gender, age, race, or social standing.Mark had witnessed shoplifting when he was working his way up through the ranks, but not to the degree he saw when he began looking for shoplifters in earnest. Over the years, Mark told his friends and family members shoplifting stories. Some made them laugh, some made them cry, and some just made them angry. He started to document the tales, thinking someday he would compile them in a book.For Christmas 2020, Mark got a Chromebook laptop-much better than pencil and

Letters to Anyone and Everyone Tellegen Toon

Award-winning author Toon Tellegen has written an enchanting collection of short stories, all centered on a series of poetic letters written by his animal protagonists.These fantastic, dreamlike, and even philosophical tales conjure up a world where the creatures of the earth can send mail to the sun (and get an answer); where you can actually write a letter to a letter; and where just writing something down can make it come true. Jessica Ahlberg's alluring artwork captures the unique spirit of these whimsical, charming

Fearless First Year: A Student Guide for College Transition, Success, and Well-Being Wilson Gina M.

College acceptance confirms a student's aptitude for the rigor of higher education but is no guarantee of success once there. Between acceptance and graduation, students face countless hurdles. Nearly half of entering students require six years or more to graduate, while 30 percent fail to return for the second year. Too many students enter unprepared for the major life transition from high school to college.College success requires more than academic prowess. Social, emotional, financial, and life skills are critical. Students must stay focused, manage time, maintain physical and mental health, and engage within the campus community. Those who develop these skills before and during college will thrive. Transition preparation is key.Fearless First Year is an indispensable handbook for college-bound students to proactively prepare for

Bible Study For Those Who Dont Read The Bible: Part 2 Adams Myra Kahn

"I applaud Myra for her effort to foster interest in the Bible because that is also my job at Museum of the Bible." - Harry Hargrave, CEO, Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C. "Myra's Townhall.com Bible study series explaining the Bible to unfamiliar readers is frequently among the most-read columns on RealClearReligion." - Chandler Lasch, editor, RealClearReligion.org The title "Bible Study For Those Who Don't Read the Bible" explains the book's content and purpose. Myra Kahn Adams, who writes a Sunday Bible study series at Townhall.com - a popular, political news site - was encouraged by readers to compile her lessons into this book. Each "Quick, Compelling Bible Study" stands alone, allowing readers to browse topics of interest. Lessons are equally divided between the Old and New Testaments while emphasizing how the New fulfills the Old. The studies are written from Myra's

Propaganda and the Holy Writ of the Process Church of the Final Judgment: Process Sex Issue-Fear Issue-Death Issue Wylli...

The rare and collectible Process Church magazines are back in print. Do you dare find out who rules you?The Process Church of the Final Judgement inspired fear and devotion amongst London's swinging set. The Process Church magazines, published between 1967-1971, the celebrated thematic magazines of the notorious Process Church of the Final Judgment cult were created to be hawked on the street in order to raise money and attract like-minded adherents to their unorthodox Gnostic theology.Printed in order of their first appearance, the Sex, Fear, and Death issues are here reproduced in their entirety. The first edition of this collection published in 2009 now sells for over a thousand dollars.The Feral House release Love, Sex, Fear, Death: The Inside Story of The Process Church of the Final Judgment by Timothy Wyllie and other

Sixteen Tons: The Merle Travis Story Travis Merle

Sixteen Tons is the story of Country Music Hall of Fame member Merle Travis, a brilliant, multi-talented, and deeply troubled artist who is widely considered a genius. A world-class guitarist who dazzled audiences with his Kentucky thumb-picking style, Merle was also a pioneering country songwriter who wrote such classics as "Dark as a Dungeon" and "Sixteen Tons." Additionally, he was responsible for early electric guitar innovations in the 1940s, and was a gifted actor, writer, and cartoonist, among many other talents. This definitive portrait of Travis's life and career is the result of a recently-discovered treasure trove of Merle's unpublished autobiographical writings, which have been fleshed out with an immersive deep-dive biography by researcher and musical historian Deke Dickerson. It details the highs of a career that began with a string of nine straight Top 5 singles in

Rica Baptista: Llamas, Iguanas, and My Very Best Friend Bates Janet Costa

Rica's very best friend is moving away. How can she convince her parents to let her get a pet so she won't be lonely? Friendship and family shine in this engaging young chapter book.Rica Baptista wants--no, needs--a pet. A llama, a kinkajou, or maybe an iguana? She even has a name picked out: Frederica, her own name, after her Cape Verdean great-great-grandfather. But Rica's parents say no almost faster than their mouths can open. The worst part is that Rica can't tell anyone the real reason she wants a pet, because she's not supposed to know--she overheard that her best friend, Laini, is moving away, and Rica worries about being left behind. Rica and Laini make lists of the benefits of having a pet to convince Rica's parents, and they try all sorts of schemes to raise money to afford one, from party planning to holding a yard sale to entering a poetry contest. But in

Alma Speaks Up / Alma Habla Almas Way Storybook #1 King G. M.

A heartwarming storybook based on the hit PBS Kids series Alma's Way, created by Emmy Award-winning actor Sonia Manzano - best known as Maria on Sesame Street.Alma and her friends Andr and Rafia can't wait to help their neighbor, Mr. Huda, make his storefront beautiful. They are going to paint a mural on the wall outside the store! But when Andr wants to do the mural his own way, it's up to Alma to talk to him about it. Can she find a way to express herself without hurting Andre's feelings?PBS's "Alma's Way" explores the life of six-year-old Alma, a Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx, as she navigates new challenges and solves them through creativity and fun. Kids won't want to miss this bilingual storybook that introduces Alma and her friends and family!Includes a pullout poster of Alma, her family, and all her friends from the

I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis: What Does the Bible Say? Welch Edward T.

A psychiatric diagnosis can be heavy burden--for you or someone you love. These struggles can be life-dominating. But we know this: God is not silent when his people struggle. What does God say? Experienced counselor and best-selling author, Edward T. Welch helps you answer that crucial question by exploring how God's Word speaks in ways that can help you find wisdom, rest, and hope in Jesus, even with a psychiatric diagnosis.What do you do when you recognize yourself or someone you love in descriptions like OCD, bipolar disorder, "borderline personality disorder"? The DSM can give you a detailed description, but what next? We listen to God and to his people.I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis will guide readers in listening to God who has compassion for those who are struggling in these painful ways. Listening to God in the Bible reshapes psychological descriptions

How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhowers Biggest Decisions Eisenhower Susan

How Dwight D. Eisenhower led America through a transformational time--by a DC policy strategist, security expert and his granddaughter.Few people have made decisions as momentous as Eisenhower, nor has one person had to make such a varied range of them. From D-Day to Little Rock, from the Korean War to Cold War crises, from the Red Scare to the Missile Gap controversies, Ike was able to give our country eight years of peace and prosperity by relying on a core set of principles. These were informed by his heritage and upbringing, as well as his strong character and his personal discipline, but he also avoided making himself the center of things. He was a man of judgment, and steadying force. He sought national unity, by pursuing a course he called the "Middle Way" that tried to make winners on both sides of any issue.Ike was a strategic, not an operational leader,

It's a Jungle Out There: So, Make Some Good Friends Peterson Doug

Be Brave. Make Friends.Join the Lion-Heart League as they go on their first amazing mission--to find a friend for a lonely gorilla. It's a Jungle Out There! tells the story of four lion cubs as they search for the lonely gorilla, deep in the jungle. On the way, they encounter a grumpy leopard and a scary crocodile. They also learn that making new friends can be scary, but it's worth taking the chance. It's worth going out on a limb (even if there's a monkey sitting on the limb).This exciting, colorful adventure also includes a teaching section in the back, where parents and kids can dig deeper and talk about how to make friends.How do you introduce yourself to others?What do you say next?What do you ask?How do you share your story?We can all use a little help from our friends. So, meet your new friends: Matteo, Zahara, Gabriella, and

Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church Kruger Michael J.

Are churches looking for the wrong kind of leaders? The last decade has witnessed a rising number of churches wrecked by spiritual abuse--harsh, heavy-handed, domineering behavior from those in a position of spiritual authority. And high-profile cases are only a small portion of this widespread problem. Behind the scenes are many more cases of spiritual abuse that we will never hear about. Victims suffer in silence, not knowing where to turn.Of course, most pastors and leaders are godly, wonderful people who don't abuse their sheep. They shepherd their flocks gently and patiently. But we can't ignore the growing number who do not. We have tolerated and even celebrated the kind of leaders Jesus warned us against.We need gentle shepherds now more than ever, and in Bully Pulpit, seminary president and biblical scholar Michael J. Kruger offers a

Practical Method for the Bassoon Weissenborn J.

A Complete Introduction to the BassoonUse Julius Weissenborn's Practical Method for the Bassoon for comprehensive training in mastering this delightful wind instrument. From a basic introduction on how to care, proper breathing and fingering, Weissenborn gives 26 practical exercises in increasing complexity, along with daily studies, chords, scales, and diagrams of fingering and the chromatic scale. This book offers complete instruction for novices and practiced musicians alike.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN

The Architecture of Disability: Buildings, Cities, and Landscapes Beyond Access Gissen David

A radical critique of architecture that places disability at the heart of the built environmentDisability critiques of architecture usually emphasize the need for modification and increased access, but The Architecture of Disability calls for a radical reorientation of this perspective by situating experiences of impairment as a new foundation for the built environment. With its provocative proposal for "the construction of disability," this book fundamentally reconsiders how we conceive of and experience disability in our world.Stressing the connection between architectural form and the capacities of the human body, David Gissen demonstrates how disability haunts the history and practice of architecture. Examining various historic sites, landscape designs, and urban spaces, he deconstructs the prevailing functionalist approach to accommodating disabled

I Cannot Draw a Horse Harper Charise Mericle

Award-winning author and illustrator Charise Mericle Harper delivers a fantastically funny adventure about doing the impossible: drawing a horse.The cat wants a horse.The book cannot draw a horse.The book CAN draw a squirrel, a beaver, and a bunny.Fun . . . but the cat still wants a horse.Can the quick-draw book appease the horse-obsessed cat with an impressive collection of horse-y alternatives (all created from the same "nothing shape")? Or will the cat finally get a horse? The cat REALLY wants a horse.

Escape from Model Land: How Mathematical Models Can Lead Us Astray and What We Can Do about It Thompson Erica

Why mathematical models are so often wrong, and how we can make better decisions by accepting their limitsWhether we are worried about the spread of COVID-19 or making a corporate budget, we depend on mathematical models to help us understand the world around us every day. But models aren't a mirror of reality. In fact, they are fantasies, where everything works out perfectly, every time. And relying on them too heavily can hurt us.In Escape from Model Land, statistician Erica Thompson illuminates the hidden dangers of models. She demonstrates how models reflect the biases, perspectives, and expectations of their creators. Thompson shows us why understanding the limits of models is vital to using them well. A deeper meditation on the role of mathematics, this is an essential book for helping us avoid either confusing the map with the territory or

King of the Trenches 3 Ghost

The coalition of queen pins has been dismantled thanks to SANKA's assassins. His African hitters bombed the business where the meeting was being held, but a survivor emerges from the fire seeking revenge. The survivor vows to even the score even if it costs him his life. Will Sanka crush this new threat, or will this opps prove to be a force to be reckoned with?The return of SCORPION throws a wrench in PAPERCHASE'S plans of locking down the city. The leader of the Woo wants the plug on the Rebirth for himself and he's willing to murk his own brother to get it. Will Paperchase annihilate his brother and his cutthroat organization? Or is he doomed to become another statistic of the streets? ​​​​​​​The Woo aren't the only ones Paperchase has to worry about now that JABARI and RAMONE have joined in on the

The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms Haver Mary Cla...

A patient-proven eating and lifestyle program to balance nutrition and sustain weight loss--including more than 40 delicious recipes and 6 weeks of meal plans--tailored to women in midlife. "I haven't changed my diet or exercise habits and yet the scale keeps moving in the wrong direction. What's going on?!"Time and again, this is the question Dr. Mary Claire Haver's patients asked. At first, a practicing OB/GYN, she'd dutifully advise what she'd been taught in medical school: eat less and work out more. But that standard advice didn't solve the problem because back then she--and so many other doctors--hadn't taken into account the physiological factors affecting women. They tend to store fat, they can have a hard time accessing that stored fat as active fuel, and their hormonal fluctuations in midlife exacerbate the situation.Then, Dr. Haver

Cuando ayudar hace dao: Cmo aliviar la pobreza sin lastimar a los pobres ni a uno mismo Corbett Steve

Con 250.000 copias vendidas, Cuando ayudar hace dao es un clsico moderno formador-de-paradigmas en el tema del alivio de la pobreza y el ministerio a los ms necesitados. Enfatizando la pobreza del corazn y de la sociedad, este libro expone la necesidad que cada persona tiene y como puede ser aliviada. El lector, es guiado a comprender que la pobreza es mucho ms que la simple falta de recursos materiales y financieros y que conlleva mucho ms que donaciones y caridad solucionar el problema de la pobreza.Este libro, expone los esfuerzos del pasado y del presente por parte de las iglesias, que sin querer, han debilitado a la gente que estan tratando de ayudar. Sin embargo, el objetivo central es presentar estrategias que desafen a los cristianos a ayudar a los pobres a superarse. Enfocndose en Norte Amrica y en contextos mayoritarios, Cuando ayudar hace dao cataliza la idea de

Pipers Perfect Christmas Present: A penguins journey to find the true meaning of Christmas Childrens story book age 3-6...

When Children Come Out: A Guide for Christian Parents Yarhouse Mark A.

If you are a parent wrestling with God, you are not alone.When a child comes out as LGBTQ], Christian parents often find themselves navigating unfamiliar, unsettling terrain. Mark Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets, therapists and researchers with decades of experience, have written this book to provide perspective, insight, and the chance to learn from others who've shared a similar journey. Using data from studies of Christian parents of LGBTQ+ children, they deliver research-based insights and faithful wisdom that is accessible for parents, their friends, and church leaders.Yarhouse and Zaporozhets reframe the focus away from "culture war" questions that are not helpful to families in favor of practical counsel for maintaining and deepening relationships. Parents and the church leaders who care for them will benefit from understanding key developmental

Mastering Microdosing: How to Use Sub-Perceptual Psychedelics to Heal Trauma, Improve Performance, and Transform Your Li...

Microdosing micro-dosing noun: the practice of taking small amounts of a psychedelic to invoke a positive physiological response with minimal undesirable side effects.From bio-hackers and artists to suburban moms and entrepreneurs, everyone can benefit from microdosing, a practice quickly entering mainstream conversation. But what is microdosing and how is it part of today's health and wellness regimen?In Mastering Microdosing, expert microdoser Paul F. Austin provides an all-inclusive guide to the practice of microdosing, including protocols, benefits, potential drawbacks, and sourcing. The most comprehensive book of its kind, Paul weaves together research and anecdotes to show the positive impact of psychedelics on general wellbeing, particularly in the daily lives of leaders, creatives, and healers. You'll learn why microdosing