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Ideal for courses in beginning Sanskrit or self-study, this textbook employs modern, tried-and-tested pedagogical methods and tools, but requires no prior knowledge of ancient languages or linguistics. Devanāgarī script is introduced over several chapters and used in parallel with transliteration fo
'Detection is, or ought to be, an exact science' For more than a century the Holmes stories have held a strange, almost inexplicable grip on the popular imagination. They are intimately associated with late Victorian and Edwardian society, yet curiously timeless in their appeal. The characters of Sh
It has been half a century since a few now-canonical Latin American writers introduced magical realism to the world. In that time, new generations of Latinx writers and artists have used that watershed moment as a springboard into new and bold explorations of speculative and fantasy forms. Collectiv
Perhaps the readers may find something here which may wake a latent genius and direct the studies of a willing mind. How accurate Isaac Watts was in that statement! For this book inspired the father of electromagnetism, Michael Faraday, and guided his way of thinking through all his scientific accom
SEE ALSO Chris Pye's other titles with Echo Point Books & Media: Relief Carving in Wood (paperback, ISBN 978-1-63561-810-5) and Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment (paperback, ISBN 978-1-63561-814-3). The Echo Point edition of Lettercarving in Wood is available in two styles: an econom
In one night, I lost everything. My ship, my crew, my freedom, and nearly my life-but none of it hurt as much as losing my lover Scarlett. Her scorned fiancé now holds her captive, and unless I do something, she'll be forced to marry the devil within a week. Remaining undetected with a curse eating
The next severe storm, power outage, or financial meltdown could hit at any time. Having a household contingency plan and being part of a strong, resilient community could mean the difference between life and death. This friendly and highly accessible guide introduces the most important, practical s
Russian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Russian their second language. It's the summer holidays. Mark and his family are going on a camping trip. Will Mark overcome his fear of the dark and be able to enjoy the trip?
Two families. One secret. Separated by a river and twenty years of lies. Five minutes changed Poppy Sadler's life forever. Tick. The hospital called. Her mother's battle with cancer was finally over. Tock. The police showed up at her door. Her father's body has just been pulled from the River. Tick.
The new definitive history of gangster-era Chicago-a landmark work that is as riveting as a thriller. Now featuring a new preface and bonus material.A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR An extraordinary achievement. The writing is riveting, the research impeccable. --Sara Paretsky Gripping
It is said that every man is haunted by one mistake... The year is 881. Ten years have passed since fifteen year old Ceridwen set out from her Priory home to make her own life. She has known love and loss, triumph and heartbreak. Yet the Circle which has moved about her is largely intact, although t
In this sequel to The Raj Quartet, Colonel Tusker and Lucy Smalley stay on in the hills of Pankot after Indian independence deprives them of their colonial status. Finally fed up with accommodating her husband, Lucy claims a degree of independence herself. Eloquent and hilarious, she and Tusker act
Revitalize Your Health with the Metabolic Reset Diet Are you tired of fad diets that promise quick results but fail to deliver lasting change? The Metabolic Reset Diet is your guide to a revolutionary approach that isn't just about losing weight - it's about fundamentally transforming your relations
Prize-winning Atlantic Online cartoonist Sage Stossel brings her Find-the Animals bestselling series to its next stop: The City of Brotherly Love! Children will have hours of entertainment finding the Philadelphia Zoo animals in On the Loose in Philadelphia -- whether a monkey at Independence Hall,
If you want to learn about corporate finance but don't feel like reading boring textbooks then keep reading...This book contains five manuscripts: Financial Reporting: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Financial Reports and Performing Financial Analysis Business Valuation: The Ultimate Guide to Busines
J. G. Ballard was born in 1930 in Shanghai. After internment in a civilian prison camp, his family returned to England in 1946. His 1984 bestseller Empire of the Sun won the Guardian Fiction Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. His controversial novel Crash was made into a film by David Cr
Melanie and Angie are determined to win the Challenge to the Chef to promote their Fairy Tale Cupcakes bakery. Mel's mentor from culinary school, Vic Mazzotta, may be one of the judges, but Mel and Angie will have to win fair and square. But, when Vic's dead body is found inside a freezer truck, Mel
The Radio Phonics Laboratory explores the intersection of technology and creativity that shaped the sonic landscape of the 20th century. This fascinating story unravels the intricate threads of telecommunications, from the invention of the telephone to the advent of global communication networks. At
Here is the best of the best horror--from Laird Barron, Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub, and many more For more than three decades, Ellen Datlow has been at the center of horror. Bringing you the most frightening and terrifying stories, Datlow always has her finger on the pulse of what horror readers crav
Sands, Lynsay: - Lynsay Sands is the nationally bestselling author of the Argeneau/Rogue Hunter vampire series, as well as numerous historicals and anthologies. She's been writing since grade school and considers herself incredibly lucky to be able to make a career out of it. Her hope is that reader
For years, woodworkers have turned to Fine Woodworking magazine, in particular the popular annual Tools & Shops issue, for advice about setting up their woodworking shop. This book is a collection of the best of those workshop articles from the last 10 years. It covers all aspects of setting up
Eat smarter and control inflammation-prepare mouthwatering meals fast with this anti-inflammatory diet cookbook. The food you eat can help you beat inflammation and save time in the kitchen. With 30-minute recipes for nutritious and delicious meals to help your body heal, this cookbook makes the ant
Some lost treasures were never meant to be found... With the Dark Druids after him and a magical war brewing, thirteen-year-old Jake Everton must lie low for a while, so Aunt Ramona, the Elder witch, takes him and the gang on a long beach holiday out of harm's way - supposedly. But, sure enough, Jak
The Complete Book of AMC Cars is a thorough reference covering all of the production cars offered by American Motors Corporation from its founding in 1954 to its demise in 1988.
The Diamond Sutra is one of the most influential Mahayana sutras in East Asia, and it is particularly prominent within the Chan (or Zen) tradition, along with the Heart Sutra.佛教的经典如浩瀚之大海，璀璨之群星，现代人想读却总觉得无从入门，而且找不到那么多的时间研读。但其实佛教的经典中有两部经典是重中之重，字字珠玑。读完那两部，就等于吸取了佛教中最精华的部分。而且，那两部经典简短精炼，非常适合现代人平日受持读诵，修心养性。
New York Times bestselling, multi-award-winning author Mary Balogh grew up in Wales, land of sea and mountains, song and legend. She brought music and a vivid imagination with her when she came to Canada to teach. There she began a second career as a writer of books that always end happily and alway
In March of 2009, Murray ditched her pampered city girl lifestyle and convinced the rowdy and mostly male crew at Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, Massachusetts, to let a completely unprepared, aquaculture-illiterate food and lifestyle writer work for them for 12 months to learn the business of oyst
Across the United States, groups of grassroots volunteers gather in overgrown, systemically neglected cemeteries. As they rake, clean headstones, and research silenced histories, they offer care to individuals who were denied basic rights and forms of belonging in life and in death. Cemetery Citizen
The enchanting fantasy series from the award-winning author of the Sevenwaters novels continues, as embittered healer Blackthorn and her companion, Grim, struggle to fulfill the rules of her bond to the fey. . . . Despite her personal struggles, Blackthorn agrees to help take care of a troubled youn
Denouncing racism and celebrating diversity have become central to progressive politics. For many on the left, it seems, social justice would consist of an equitable distribution of wealth, power and esteem among racial groups. But as Adolph Reed Jr. and Walter Benn Michaels argue in this incisive c
