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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"This book provides a practical, up-to-date, guide to navigating life in Taiwan. It is not a travel guidebook, but rather provides detailed information for the foreign resident in Taiwan. It provides information from renting apartments, taking care of your daily needs, what and where to eat, Taiwanese business culture, and how to get around"--
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Series
Publisher
Future Horizons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're a young autistic adult leaving the shelter of school, or you're late-diagnosed, finally realizing that you're not broken, you're just autistic, this book is for you. This neurodiversity-affirmative book holds the key to navigating the road trip of your life. Learn practical strategies that have helped others. Follow five fictional characters as they meet and overcome roadblocks on their path to independence. Read success stories shared...
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Publisher
W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Do you believe that you have a vital role to play in the spiritual battle we face as believer's in today's world? What if you could learn to spot the accusations of the enemy, reject his lies, and learn to stand on the promises of God? Followers of Jesus are a part of a spiritual family that has helped bring about God's purposes over the centuries. As the church carries on that mission today, renowned pastor and author Matt Chandler invites us to...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"SK Williams dives back into their past with Before You Know It, a collection of poetry made up of two stories told in tandem, recalling the ages of 18 to 28, when the world laid waiting at their fingertips and the pressure of figuring everything out was never too far away. Featuring four chapters, divided into two parts each--"In the Beginning," "Uncharted Water," "Beneath the Storm," and "At the End"--this collection compares two peoples' life experiences...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while spending a quiet afternoon at the New England home he shared with his wife and two young children. Crippled by abdominal pain, Junger was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Once there, he began slipping away. As blackness encroached, he was visited by...
Publisher
Goose Lane Editions
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Zaatari covers the food and culture of the Zaatari Refugee Camp, a large Syrian refugee camp in Northern Jordan. Karen E. Fisher has worked at Zaatari with UNHCR for several years, including running a program that involved refugees compiling traditional Syrian recipes into a cookbook. Many of these recipes have now been translated, with Fisher writing accompanying text that introduces Zaatari, discusses daily life in the camp, profiles individual...
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Publisher
Cool Springs Press, an imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Answer the calling deep within for a simpler life. Simple Country Living will give you homesteading techniques that can be put to work no matter where you live. From how to start a garden to recipes, tips, and family activities, you’ll reduce waste, save money, and harness new skills.
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Series
Publisher
Harper Horizon, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In this updated and revised edition, How to be a Lady is a helpful handbook that teaches women and young girls manners, attitude, appropriate dress, and social skills. Despite how different things are today, the principles of good manners remain the same. This resourceful book teaches ladies how to maintain patience and civility. In How to Be a Lady, some of the topics highlighted include: how to properly select clothing and get dressed for any occasion...
14) Woke up no light
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Woke up no light is a Black girl's saunter turned to a woman's defiant strut. These are the hymns of a new generation of poetry. Young, alive, yearning. A mouth swung open and ready to devour. A quest for home in a world that knows only wasteland and wanting. Moving in sections from "girlhood" to "neighborhood" to "falsehood" to, finally, "womanhood," these poems reckon with themes of reparations, restitution, and desire. The collection is sharp...
16) Stag: a novel
Author
Publisher
Counterpoint
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"It's 1989 and Amos Fielding, onetime sheriff of Oscar, Iowa, is in his early seventies and grieving the recent loss of his wife, Sara. He packs up his few belongings and heads to a ranch in the far northwest corner of Washington State. The farther he can get from Oscar and his years there as sheriff, the better. Eager to escape painful memories, Fielding throws himself into the daily chores of a gentleman rancher. But there is evil afoot, as dark...
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Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Managers, peers, work friends, mentors, frenemies, annoying people, romantic interests, people with awful politics, your boss's boss, and so on . . . we probably spend more hours with our coworkers than with anyone else. So even if they're not all perfect, it's worth it to build connections that will provide you with support, help you network and learn, and keep your career moving forward. Bosses, Coworkers, and Building Great Work Relationships...
Series
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Whether we're just starting out or are well into our professional journeys, we often equate our productivity with the number of hours we spend working. But do we really need to work endless hours, through weekends, and during vacations to be seen as stars? To find a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives, we need to make space for ourselves, define what we value most, and set goals that take those values into account. Boundaries,...
19) A nest of vipers
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Kaveri and Ramu investigate Indian street magic in 1922 Bangalore where they uncover a potential threat to the visiting Prince of Wales amidst cries for India's independence.
Publisher
Cider Mill Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"Hygge has taken the world by storm, and now you too can find comfort and safety in the company of others, as well as alone at home. Unlike so much self-help, hygge is fairly simple and straightforward, ranging from different lighting to storage and wardrobe. This lifestyle is about more than reducing clutter, however; it is about personal growth so you are living a life of confidence and balance. While the principles of hygge are applicable to people...
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