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The Diary of Lee Harvey Oswald (9780997073324)

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Many have spoken about the Kennedy assassination. But never the alleged killer. Until now. Midnight, November 22, 1963. Lee Harvey Oswald sits alone in a Dallas prison cell, charged with murdering a policeman and facing intense interrogation over the shooting of the president. With his nemeses baying for blood, Oswald fears they could silence him forever, depriving his daughter Junie and the world of the reasons for his actions. Fighting through dyslexia, he writes feverishly with stolen pen and paper, laying out those fateful few days in Dallas as he races against the clock and unknown forces. Product details Format Paperback | 280 pages Dimensions ...

Selected by Extraterrestrials : My life in the top secret world of UFOs, think-tanks and Nordic secretaries (1515217469)

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Bill Tompkins was embedded in the world of secrecy as a teenager, when the Navy took his personal ship models out of a Hollywood department store because they showed the classified locations of the radars and gun emplacements. He was personally present at the "Battle of L.A." when a thousand rounds of ammo were fired at UFOs, and one of the Nordic craft may have selected him to be their rep in the evolving aerospace race. This book is a partial autobiography about his life to the beginning of the 1970s including some of his early work for TRW. Selected by the Navy prior to completing high school to be authorized for research work, he regularly visited classified Naval facilities during WWII until he was discharged in 1946. After working at North American Aviation and Northrop, he was hired by Douglas Aircraft Company in 1950, and when they found out about his involvement in classified work, he was given a job to create design solutions as a draftsman with a peripheral assignm...

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latina and Latino Literature : 2-volume set (9780190624316)

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Latina and latino literature is a growing field of study. It is both an emerging literature and a rich historical one that continues to be documented and uncovered in archival and personal collections. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latina and Latino Literature offers a sweeping introduction to a variety of genres and themes in Latina/o literature from its Latin American origins in the precolonial period to contemporary texts and perspectives. The collection illustrates the historical, social, and political contexts in which successive generations of Latina and Latino authors have written, exploring the interrelationship between geography, national origin, race, gender, sexuality, and other cultural and ethnic identities. Led by Editor in Chief Louis G. Mendoza and an editorial board of experts, this collection throws light not only on how Latina/o texts have evolved since the contact period, but also on how we have come to understand and conceptualize this work over the past three gener...

Will I Ever be Good Enough? : Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers (9781439129432)

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From experienced family therapist Dr. Karyl McBride, Will I Ever Be Good Enough? is an essential guide to recovery for women with selfish, emotionally abusive, and toxic mothers--designed to help daughters reclaim their lives. The first book for daughters who have suffered the abuse of narcissistic, self-involved mothers, Will I Ever Be Good Enough? provides the expert assistance you need in order to overcome this debilitating history and reclaim your life. Drawing on more than two decades of experience as a therapist specializing in women's health and hundreds of interviews with suffering daughters, Dr. Karyl McBride helps you recognize the widespread effects of this emotional abuse and create an individualized program for self-protection, resolution, and complete recovery. Narcissistic mothers teach their daughters that love is not unconditional, that it is given only when they behave in accordance with maternal expectations and whims. As adults, these daughters have difficulty o...

The Power of Positive Energy : Everything you need to awaken your soul, raise your vibration, and manifest an inspired life (9781507202531)

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Buddha once said, "Peace comes from within," and so should our outlook on life. Tanaaz Chubb, founder of ForeverConscious.com, shares a variety of activities and affirmations that can empower you to manifest gratitude and positivity. Through these exercises, you can adjust your auras to emit calm, peaceful, and positive energy instead of unhappiness or stress. Whether you're seeking improved relationships, professional success, or a quest for personal fulfillment, The Power of Positive Energy can help you rise above negative influences and begin your journey of spiritual well-being and healing. Product details Format Paperback | 240 pages Dimensions ...

Essential Well Being : A Modern Guide to Using Essential Oils in Beauty, Body, and Home Rituals (9780735235854)

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Sara Panton, co-founder of the premium essential oil company vitruvi, shares her knowledge of botanicals and wellness practices to help you live more naturally and elevate the simple moments of your day. Essential oils have been used in self-care practices for centuries. These small bottles of potent extracts can help you carve out simple (even secret) moments every day to reconnect with yourself, breathe deeper, sleep better, and restore energy. In this modern guide, you will find more than 100 do-it-yourself essential oil recipes, rituals, and suggestions--most of which take less than 15 minutes--including: Rosemary and Cedarwood Face Toner: a grounding toner for when you are craving the serenity of a hike in the woods. Honey and Lavender Oil-Balancing Face Mask: a face mask that smells as lovely as it sounds. Fig and Eucalyptus Scrub: a decadent yet super-simple body scrub for pampering yourself. Peppermint and Pink Grapefruit Shower Spray: a natural way to keep your shower ultr...

Somebody Like You : A Novel (9781476737584)

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In this beautifully rendered, affecting novel, a young widow's world is shattered when she meets her late husband's identical twin--and finds herself caught between honoring her husband's memory and falling in love with his reflection. Haley's three-year marriage to Sam, an army medic, ends tragically when he's killed in Afghanistan. Her attempts to create a new life for herself are ambushed when she arrives home one evening--and finds her husband waiting for her. Did the military make an unimaginable mistake when they told her Sam was killed? Too late to make things right with his estranged twin brother, Stephen discovers Sam never told Haley about him. As Haley and Stephen navigate their fragile relation-ship, they are inexorably drawn to each other. How can they honor the memory of a man whose death brought them together--and whose ghost could drive them apart? Somebody Like You is a beautifully rendered, affecting novel, reminding us that while we can't...

Mastering Pizza : The Art and Practice of Handmade Pizza, Focaccia, and Calzone (0399579222)

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A revolutionary guide to making delicious pizza at home, offering a variety of base doughs so that your pizza will turn out perfect no matter what kind of oven or equipment you have. Pizza remains America's favorite food, but one that many people hesitate to make at home. In Mastering Pizza, award-winning chef Marc Vetri tackles the topic with his trademark precision, making perfect pizza available to anyone. The recipes--gleaned from years spent researching recipes in Italy and perfecting them in America--have a variety of base doughs of different hydration levels, which allow home cooks to achieve the same results with a regular kitchen oven as they would with a professional pizza oven. The book covers popular standards like Margherita and Carbonara while also featuring unexpected toppings such as mussels and truffles--and even a dessert pizza made with Nutella. With transporting imagery from Italy and hardworking step-by-step photos to demystify the process, Mastering Pizza will...

Questioning Globalized Militarism : Nuclear and Military Production and Critical Economic Theory (9780850365955)

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In this wide-ranging study, Peter Custers seeks to highlight the importance of the production and consumption of arms as a form of social waste within the capitalist world order. Product details Format Paperback | 452 pages Dimensions 156 x 234 x 23mm | 630g Publication date 01 Apr 2008 ...

Das Gold der Krähen (3426654490)

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Sechs unberechenbare Außenseiter - ein unerreichtes Ziel - Rache! Das Abenteuer geht weiter! Ein Dieb mit der Begabung, die unwahrscheinlichsten Auswege zu entdecken Eine Spionin, die nur »das Phantom« genannt wird Ein Verurteilter mit einem unstillbaren Verlangen nach Rache Eine Magierin, die ihre Kräfte nutzt, um in den Slums zu überleben Ein Scharfschütze, der keiner Wette widerstehen kann Ein Ausreißer aus gutem Hause mit einem Händchen für Sprengstoff Kaz Brekker und seinen Krähen ist ein derart spektakulärer Coup gelungen, dass sie selbst nicht auf ihr Überleben gewettet hätten. Statt der versprochenen fürstlichen Belohnung erwartet sie jedoch bitterer Verrat, als sie nach Ketterdam zurückkehren. Haarscharf kommen die Krähen mit dem Leben davon, Kaz' Geliebte Inej gerät in Gefangenschaft. Doch Kaz trägt seinen Spitznamen »Dirtyhands« nicht ohne Grund - von jetzt an ist ihm kein Deal zu schmutzig und kein Risiko zu groß, um Inej zu befreien und seinen betrügerischen Erzfe...

Breakfast Lunch Tea : Rose Bakery (0714856185)

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Rose Carrarini, Mitbegründerin des oft imitierten Delikatessengeschäfts Villandry in London (1988), präsentiert ihr erstes Kochbuch. Seit 2002 zaubert sie in der Rose Bakery - einem Bäckerei-Restaurant mit englisch-französischem Gepräge in Paris- einfache, frische und ganz natürlich zubereitete Speisen. Mit 100 der beliebtesten Rezepte aus Rose Bakery- Product details Format Hardback | 178 pages Dimensions 215 x 280 x 27mm | 1,135g ...

Graphic Design Manual : Principles and Practice (9783721200065)

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Armin Hofmann's richly varied work is recognized for its reliance on the fundamental elements of graphic form - point, line, and shape - and the economic use of color and fonts. The thoroughly revised edition of the 1965 design ma-nual classic is still setting standards. Especially in times of the return to clear and minimalistic geometric forms and patterns, his rich body of work serves as a perfect starting point for contemporary design practices. Elements of image and form are analyzed and examined with regard to their inherent laws. To correspond to the contemporary design techniques, this new edition is divided into computer-system-friendly sections. Thus adapting Hofmann's methods to the requirement of modern design practices and serving as a valuable handbook for a new generation of designers. Product details Format ...

As You Wish : Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride (9781501161902)

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From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes the New York Times bestselling account and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with the cast and crew. The Princess Bride has been a family favourite for close to three decades. Ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the top 100 Greatest Love Stories and by the Writers Guild of America as one of the top 100 screenplays of all time, The Princess Bride will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come. Cary Elwes was inspired to share his memories and give fans an unprecedented look into the creation of the film while participating in the twenty-fifth anniversary cast reunion. In As You Wish he has created an enchanting experience; in addition to never-before seen photos and interviews with his fellow cast mates, there are plenty of set secrets and backstage stories. With a forewo...

A Physician's Posy (9780852072721)

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Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, this book looks at 22 herbal remedies used by most homeopaths. Product details Format Paperback | 256 pages Dimensions 1 x 1 x 1mm | 317g Publication date 30 Mar 2005 Publisher ...

Aus Zufall wurde Liebe (3956091566)

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Nach einer Autopanne verirrt sich Lisa in eine Rockkneipe und lernt die Motorradbraut Joe kennen. Eine lockere Beziehung entsteht, doch während sich Lisa verliebt hat, bleibt Joe cool und trifft sich wieder mit ihrer Ex. Lisa erträgt das nicht und flüchtet nach Sardinien. Für wen wird sich Joe jetzt entscheiden? Product details Format Paperback | 56 pages Dimensions 121 x 193 x 7mm | 72g ...

How to Find Love (0995573697)

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Choosing a partner is one of the most consequential and tricky decisions we will ever make. The cost of repeated failure is immense. And yet we are often so alone with the search. Partners used to be found for us by parents and society. Now we are expected to follow our feelings - and so locate people by ourselves, according to intuition. This should be an improvement, but our emotions often pull us towards hugely problematic characters and dynamics. How to Find Love explains why we have the 'types' we do - and how our early experiences give us scripts of how and whom we can love. The book provides a crucial set of ideas to help us make safer, more imaginative and more effective choices in love. Product details Format Hardback | 80 pages ...

Bath City Guide - English (1841652008)

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See below for alternative language editions When the Romans arrived in this green valley nearly two thousand years ago they were captivated by the miraculous stream of endless hot water. The restored bath and temples complex and the splendid Abbey attract thousands of visitors to the city each year. Using this guide to explore today's Bath, visitors can once more experience the benefits of a dip in the natural mineral water and enjoy a lot more besides - stylish shops and restaurants, interesting galleries and museums, and the feel of a lively city with its historic past informing an exciting present. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, including other titles in our popular City Guides series. French - Click Here German - Click Here Japanese - Click Here Product details Format ...