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In its first edition, published in 1993, The Complete Book of Tackle Making became the reference of choice for builders of fine tackle and casual craftsmen alike. It saved countless anglers thousands of dollars, and now, with this new edition—revised,...

The biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is a cornerstone of Western civilization, yet there are still many mysteries concerning its origins and meaning. In The Mythology of Eden, Arthur and Elena George utilize new historical and...

This provocative, thoroughly researched book explores the covert aspects of U.S. foreign policy. Prominent political analyst Peter Dale Scott marshals compelling evidence to expose the extensive growth of sanctioned but illicit violence in politics and...

While the perception of magic as harmful is age-old, the notion of witches gathering together in large numbers, overtly worshiping demons, and receiving instruction in how to work harmful magic as part of a conspiratorial plot against Christian society...

Presents the story of the Chanka people of Peru, from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries, told through a narrative of the crimes committed by a priest, Juan Bautista de Albadán, in the early 1600s.

Our modern society is flooded with all sorts of devices: TV sets, automobiles, microwaves, mobile phones. How are all these things affecting us? How can their role in our lives be understood? What Things Do answers these questions by focusing on how...

Johann Georg Hohman's Long Lost Friend compiled practical uses of mysterious folk magic and rural home remedies rooted in medieval Europe. First published in America in 1820, these methods derive from Christian theology and shamanistic practices often...

The mixed-race Hawaiian athlete George Freeth brought surfing to Venice, California, in 1907. Over the next twelve years, Freeth taught Southern Californians to surf and swim while creating a modern lifeguard service that transformed the beach into a...

Collector of sexual folklore. Cataloger of erotica. Tireless social critic. Gershon Legman's singular, disreputable resume made him a counter-cultural touchstone during his forty-year exile in France. Despite his obscurity today, Legman's prescient work...

West African precursors, African-Caribbean origins, North American journeys The story of the banjo's journey from Africa to the western hemisphere blends music, history, and a union of cultures. In Banjo Roots and Branches, Robert B. Winans presents...

Feminism and the Final Foucault is the first systematic offering of contemporary, international feminist perspectives on the later work of philosopher Michel Foucault. Rather than simply debating the merits or limitations of Foucault's later work, the...

Originally published as Naissance de l' Autre (1980), Birth of the Other offers a rare look at language acquisition from a Lacanian perspective. In 1951-52 Rosine Lefort conducted the treatment of two largely preverbal children, guiding them through...

Now in a revised and updated second edition addressing the evolving needs of today's K-12 educators, this established classroom resource is written by leaders in positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS). Brandi Simonsen and Diane Myers...

Recruiting and Managing Volunteers in Museums is back with a highly anticipated second edition! A decade after the first edition's release, this updated handbook offers fresh insights into the world of museum volunteers and their vital contributions to...

Explore the prehistoric world like never before with this book of beautiful tear-out postersBring the prehistoric world to your walls with this collection of 30 posters comprising the stunning images from the bestselling book Dinosaurs and other...

A fully updated guide to Superman entire comic book careerDiscover and explore the world of the original and greatest of all Super Heroes- Superman, the Man of Steel!He sprang fully formed and unstoppable from the pages of Action Comics #1 in June 1938...

Be crowned the literary champion in this fun take on traditional trivia-the more books you know and the faster you can answer, the more you score.Be crowned the literary champion in this fun take on traditional trivia-the more books you know and the...

Can ghoti really be pronounced fish? Why is “o” short in glove and love, but long in rove and cove? Why do English words carry such extra baggage as the silent “b” in doubt, the silent “k” in knee, and the silent “n” in autumn? And why do names like...

Designed for clinicians at every level, The American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Anxiety, Trauma, and OCD-Related Disorders addresses the origin, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of these disorders in a comprehensive, up-to-date,...

Only once we understand the long history of human efforts to draw sustenance from the land can we grasp the nature of the crisis that faces humankind today, as hundreds of millions of people are faced with famine or flight from the land. From Neolithic...

Now in a new edition updated through the unprecedented 2016 presidential election, this provocative book makes a compelling case for a hidden "deep state" that influences and often opposes official U.S. policies. Prominent political analyst Peter Dale...

Australians are fortunate in so many ways with the abundance of natural good produce available and the cuisine of cooking comes from various cultures around the world including British, European, Asian and Middle Eastern. In Australia the food industry...

Refine the art and craft of instructional coaching. For more than 25 years, Jim Knight and his team at the Instructional Coaching Group have been studying what excellence in instructional coaching looks and sounds like. Their findings-organized around...

A must-have guide for helping your child conquer worry, fear, and overwhelmAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVERA must-have guide for helping your child conquer worry, fear, and overwhelmAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVERKids today are...

The Guide to Victorian Wildlife is the only comprehensive guide to identifying all 662 species of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds that inhabit Victoria and its territorial waters, including five species that occur nowhere else. Detailed and...

Winner of the 2011 Special Career Award in Qualitative Inquiry from the International Congress for Qualitative Inquiry! Examining situational complexity is a vital part of social and behavioral science research. This engaging text provides an effective...

The devil has fallen on hard times. Surveys say that even the majority of Christians doubt Satan's existence. Burdened by doubts, sceptical believers find themselves divorced from Jesus' dramatic confrontation with Satan in the Gospels and from the...

From Machiavelli to P. T. Barnum to Donald Trump, many have perfected the art of strategically using language to gain the upper hand, set a tone, change the subject, or influence people's beliefs and behaviors. Language--both words themselves and...

Rich in clinical examples, this book offers a fresh perspective on the roles of shame and guilt in psychological distress and presents a step-by-step framework for treatment. Martha Sweezy explains how the principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS)...

Providing vital tools to enhance preparedness in any school setting (K-12), this book is grounded in state-of-the-art research and real-world experience. Foremost authority Scott Poland and frontline clinician Sara Ferguson address all aspects of...

‘What I really like about Gaz is his combination of great cooking skills and an inspiring love of the vegetables he grows.’ – Rick Stein A few years ago, at his rural home in the Welsh countryside, Gaz Oakley planted a kitchen garden with the...

Road trip! Davey and the South-East Slammers travel to the country for a match against the dreaded North-West Whackers.Not only is cranky Mr Mudge coming along, school bully Mo Clouter and his band of buffoons have joined the cheerleading team. What are...

Happy days! Davey Warner, Sunil Deep and Tay Tui have been selected to play for the local rep team, the South-East Slammers. It’s a dream come true, even if Josh Jarrett, AKA Mr Perfect, is captain.Training is twice a week, no excuses. Davey, Sunil and...

Davey Warner bets school bully Mo Clouter that he can hit six sixes in the Sandhills Sluggers’ upcoming battle against their club rivals.But after a disastrous school excursion to the local lawn bowls club, Davey is in trouble again, then forgets to hand...

For Davey and his friends, the worst thing in the world has happened. They have a big match coming up and their teammates are falling like flies.Most terrible of all is that Mo Clouter, the school bully who hates cricket, wants to play. What’s he up...

Meet Little Davey Warner. He lives in Sandhill Flats with his mum and dad and his brother Steve – and his stinky dog Max. Davey and his schoolmates –even Max – are MAD for cricket. All they want to do is play … but there’s always something getting in...

Meet Little Davey Warner. He lives in Sandhill Flats with his mum and dad and his brother Steve – and his stinky dog Max. Davey and his schoolmates –even Max – are MAD for cricket. All they want to do is play … but there’s always something getting in...

WINNER of the 2019 Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards – Indigenous Children Category      ...

At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.Every year, Australia remembers the brave people who have fought to keep our country safe and free. On 25 April, we commemorate Anzac Day, and on 11 November, we observe Remembrance...

‘Heartbreaking but essential …  a fitting tribute and reminder of why we must never forget the sacrifices made by ordinary young Australian men and women and their families to secure the freedom we enjoy today.’During World War I, over 330,000...

An enticing, multisensory, high-contrast board book for little ones, with tactile pictures, first words, and a mirrorFilled with features to stimulate a baby's senses, this high-contrast black, white, and green book has raised tactile pictures, a...

Shrink to the size of a garden bug and enter the world of ladybirds in this first graphic novelFollow a newly hatched ladybird as she learns the ins and outs of ladybirdhood, and meet plenty of fascinating bug characters along the way, in this first...

Enter the bowls clubs, caffs and corner shops of Dobbiston town, as the acclaimed author of Flake returns to tell the story of Mr Daniels and a chance connection that altered the course of his life.You can tell a lot about someone from what they misplace...

A no-judgment parenting guide that helps you better understand your own emotions as well as your children's needs without resorting to threats or punishment-from a regular dad who made it his mission to share what he learned from his hard-won experiences...

A DECLARATION OF WARA DECLARATION OF WARTo get Chifuyu Matsuno and Ryusei Satou back, Toman's First Division Captain Keisuke Baji goes into the lion's den to face off against his old rival, Kojiro Hishi - one of Yotsuya Kaidan's founding members. Amidst...

The purpose of this illustrated volume of first-hand recollections is to increase appreciation in the world for Rudolf Steiner's artistic contributions to modern culture. The authors represented in Conversations about Painting with Rudolf Steiner offer...

ASTRONOMY AND SPIRITUAL SCIENCE collects writings on astronomy by Dr. Elizabeth Vreede and is a fascinating compendium of scientific and spiritual knowledge. Between September 1927 and August 1930, Dr. Vreede wrote a monthly "letter," available by...