Selected Essays (Penguin Classics)

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With his wit, eloquence, and shrewd perception of contemporary morals, Samuel Johnson was the most versatile writer of the English neoclassical period. His dictionary, dramas, and poetry established his reputation, but it was the essays that demonstrated the rang e of his talent. This new edition presents both the forcefully argued moral pieces of Johnson's middle years and the more light-hearted essays of his later work. Tackling ethical questions-such as the importance of self-knowledge, awareness of mortality, the role of the novel, and, in a lighter vein, marriage, sleep, and deceit-these brilliant and thought-provoking essays are a mirror of the time in which they were written and a testament to Johnson's stature as the leading man of letters of his age.









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Question by Chrissy Grace: How do you write romance without making it sound sappy?

I'm working on a novel with a little bit of romance in it. The romance isn't the central plot; the main focus is on an adventure/fantasy story. When I work in the little bits of romance, how do I avoid making it sound unrealistic? I want it to be believable because my hero and heroine aren't exactly the sappy type. How do I write romance scenes without it being the cheesy "you are my life now" kind of thing?
Thanks in advance for the answers!




Best answer:

Answer by Julie
idk. really. like i do romance, but it's not exactly sappy. but i quess it might b considered that... :/
anyway u could like do somethin like um.... gosh idk. :/ read some manga. watch sum anime. that might help.

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Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, And Collaboration





How can you create a school environment where everyone--staff and students alike--will become an active, engaged learner? How can you develop a collegial school culture that will improve morale, expand professional opportunities, and raise student achievement? How can you make a difference in your school?

Judy F. Carr, Nancy Herman, and Douglas E. Harris show how to transform your school into a dynamic learning community. Dr awing on decades of experience and success, these former educators and trusted consultants provide expert guidance on

* Identifying potential leaders and fulfilling their professional ambitions
* Selecting coaches and strengthening professional development capabilities
* Recognizing and maximizing the talents and resources of veteran and beginning teachers
* Establishing a self-renewing, satisfying mentor program
* Designing and running effective study groups

Whether you are a teacher leader, district supervisor, or principal, these valuable and practical strategies will help you build and sustain collaborative relationships in your school--and embark on a shared journey toward mutual support, continuous learning, and higher achievement.









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Quality Is Personal: A Foundation For Total Quality Management





In this penetrating guide to involving employees in the process of total quality management, the authors make the argument that "personal quality checklists"--by which employees monitor waste reducers and value adding activities in their immediate work environment--can significantly increase individual understanding of the general concepts and implementation of top quality management. 20 line drawings.









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The Luminous Ground: The Nature of Order, Book 4

The foundations of modern scientific thought, four centuries old, are firmly rooted in a conception that the universe is a machinelike entity, a play of baubles, -machines, trinkets. Quantum mechanics and biology have begun to change this way of thinking, but even to this day, our real daily experience of ourselves as we actually are, has no clear place in science. No wonder that a machinelike world-view has supported the deadly architecture of the last century.

Alexander breaks away completely from the one-sided mechanical model; he shows us conclusively that the emergence of every act from a larger wholeness must change our understanding completely, and leads inevitably to the fact that a spiritual, emotional, and personal basis must underlie every act of building.

In the middle of the book comes the linchpin of the work; an 86-page chapter on color, which lavishly illustrates and dramatically conveys the way that consciousness and spirit make their appearance in the world.

Throughout this fourth and final book, is a new cosmology uniting matter and consciousness: self inextricably joined to the substrate of matter, present in all matter, and providing wholeness with its underpinnings.

The book provides a path for those contemporary scientists who are beginning to see consciousness as the underpinning of matter, and thus as a proper object of scientific study. It will change, forever, our conception of what buildings are.

"I believe he is likely to be remembered most of all, in the end, for having produced the first credible proof of the existence of God . . ."-Eric Buck, Department of Philosophy, University of Kentucky

Christopher Alexander is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, architect, builder and author of many books and technical papers. He is the winner of the first medal for research ever awarded by the American Institute of Architects, and after 40 years of teaching is Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Voiding Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Treatment (Current Clinical Urology)





Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH. Summary of the latest scientific facts, best methods of diagnosis, and most appropriate and effective treatments for this medical condition. Written by respected clinical experts, this is for use by practicing urologists, as well as all frontline physicians. DNLM: Urination Disorders--diagnosis.









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This book draws together the themes and principles of coaching, revealing the ideas that work at the root of all successful coaching techniques. It is a must-have for practicing coaches, students, and anyone interested in this increasingly popular subject.

Coaching is very big business. Over the last decade it has become one of the most popular approaches to personal and business development. However, coaching books tend to focus on just one method, and just one of five main areas: executive coaching (for senior business people), business coaching (for companies to improve results), life coaching (for people who want a better sense of fulfillment and well-being), sports coaching (for individual athletes), and team coaching (for teams in sport or business).

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Horrors (Prairie Home Companion)





Fear and loathing in Lake Wobegon? You betcha.

Garrison Keillor's Horrors! is a grab bag of treats from Halloween broadcasts of A Prairie Home Companion. Horrors! features eclectic musical performances, commercials for loyal Prairie Home "sponsors" like Guy's Shoes, and lighthearted comedy from A Prairie Home Companion's cast of regulars.

Halloween is a time when everyone's a kid againâ€"perhaps that's why it' s so eagerly celebrated by adults. Listen to Horrors! and you'll smile, you'll shiver, and you might even take a peek to see what's lurking in the shadows.

Contents:
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Art of Drawing Manga

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Fusing the Japanese terms man (spontaneous, whimsical, distorted) and ga (drawing, painted, or printed image), Manga has become the hot style for comic book and graphic novel aficionados. "The Art of Drawing Manga" provides a stunningly illustrated history of manga, a discussion of tools, narrative structure and composition and it continues with guidance on character development, visual perspective and depicting nuances of light and shadow. You can find out how to move from frame to frame, change settings, imbue a protagonist with personality and much more. Every page is an inspiration!









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Cirque Du Freak: The Manga, Vol. 1

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The world of internationally acclaimed author Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freak brought to life as you've never seen it before!
Darren Shan was an average kid until destiny brought him to the Cirque du Freak. Now Darren's been immersed into a shadowy world inhabited by vampires, werewolves, and strange creatures the likes of which he's never imagined, and his life will be changed forever!









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Putting down the saltshaker is just the first step....

Experts agree that a low-sodium diet can decrease the risk of heart disease, migraines, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

But to significantly reduce the salt in your diet, you must learn how to spot the hidden sodium in frozen foods, canned goods, and popular recipes.

Fully revised and updated using the latest medical research, Cooking Without a Grain of Salt is a nutrition guide and cookbook all in one. It's filled with useful tips on how to limit sodium without sacrificing flavor--as well as savory recipes that will help you put your healthy, low-salt lifestyle into action.

From Stuffed Mushrooms and Double Corn Biscuits to Pork Medallions in Pesto, Grilled Tuna with Salsa, and Pasta Primavera, Cooking Without a Grain of Salt lets you enjoy all the dishes you love while forming healthy eating habits for years to come..




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Cooking with My Sisters: One Hundred Years of Family Recipes, from Bari to Big Stone Gap

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For the Trigianis, cooking has always been a family affairâ€"and the kitchen was the bustling center of their home, where folks gathered around the table for good food, good conversation, and the occasional eruption. Example: Being thrown out of the kitchen because one’s Easter bread kneading technique isn’t up to par. As Adriana says: “When the Trigianis reach out and touch someone, we do it with food.” Like the recipes that have been handed down for generations from mother to daughter and grandmother to granddaughter, the family’s celebrations are also anchored to the life and laughter around the table. We learn how Grandmom Yolanda Trigiani sometimes wrote her recipes in code, or worked from memory, guarding her recipes carefully. And we meet Grandma Lucia Bonicelli, who never raised her voice and belie ved that when people fight at the dinner table, the food turns to poison in the body.

Adriana Trigiani’s voice springs to life from the first page of Cooking with My Sisters, a collection of beloved family recipes that the Trigianis have been enjoying for generations. But there’s much more here than just the food. Peppered with hilarious family anecdotes, poignant letters, and exquisite color photographs, Cooking with My Sisters draws us into the warm and witty world of the Trigiani clan. Each recipe has a story behind it, and each chapter has tips from different sisters, reflecting the unique personalities of the latest generation of Trigiani women.

Here are mainstay meals, featured in sections such as “The Big Life” and “The Big Wow,” which include the chapters “Pasta, or as We Called It, Maccheroni” and “Food We Hated as Kids but Love to Serve Now.” Accessible to any cook, the recipes range from Chicken and Polenta, Z izi Mary’s Rice Soup, and Gnocchi to favorite desserts like Grandmom’s Buttermilk Cakeâ€"and all the delectable dishes are geared toward bringing your family together.

Written with Adriana Trigiani’s trademark humor and verve, this wonderful book will appeal to anyone who values the bonds that food, community, and cultural tradition can provide.


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What Angry Kids Need: Parenting Your Angry Child Without Going Mad





A child screams. A door slams. I hate you! is yelled again. You know someone s been hit, or the dog s been kicked, or toys have been broken.

Is this your child or a child you work with?

Then you may find the help for both of you in What Angry Kids Need: Parenting Your Angry Child Without Going Mad.

Anger experts Jennifer Anne Brown and Pam Provonsha Hopkins, western Washington counselors who have worked with angry children their entire careers, have written what has already been described as a comprehensive look at children s anger.

In language every parent, caregiver and teacher can understand (even when exhausted and frustrated), it explains why kids get angry, what anger management skills they (and the entire family) can be taught, how adults can model anger management techniques and how adults can cope when nothing seems to work. The authors, who emphasize the importance of patience and practice in developing the ability to handle anger, also explain the options available when more help is needed.









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The Last Christian: A Novel

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In the future, it’s possible to live foreverâ€"but at what cost?
 
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Missionary daughter Abigail Caldwell emerges from the jungle for the first time in her thirty-four years, the sole survivor of a mysterious disease that killed her village. Abby goes to America, only to discover a nation where Christianity has completely died out. A curious message from her grandfather assigns her a surprising mission: re-introduce the Christian faith in America, no matter how insurmountable the odds.
 
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Biology Coloring Workbook (Coloring Workbooks)

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For a biology student attempting to memorize the stages of cell division or understand basic genetics, straight memorization from textbooks or lecture notes can be a frustrating and laborious exercise.

Biology Coloring Workbook is a breakthrough approach to studying the science of life. Learning interactively through coloring fixes biological concepts in the mind and promotes quick recall on exams. Rather than learning cell structure by forcing yourself to memorize the name and function of each organelle, you can benefit from reviewing your own colorful portrait of the cell.

Inside are nearly 150 plates of clear and precise computer-generated artwork that are accompanied by a thorough explanation of each topic. Complex biology subjects are explained through clear and simple drawings. Coloring suggestions are providede to help you complete each lesson, and each plate is labeled for easy identification and reference. Biology Colorin g Workbook follows the standard organization of introductory textbooks, making it the ideal study companion.

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Janice VanCleave's Biology For Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work (Science for Every Kid Series)

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What's the effect of osmosis on a raisin?

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Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home.









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Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing

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Question by .vato.: How do you make parenting decisions with your significant other?

I'm just curious how other people do this or if there is even a decision at all. My husband and I have two totally different ideas of parenting but somehow we do pretty good together through compromise and strategy.

So, how do you make parenting decisions? Does one person do the majority of the parenting? Do you even discuss parenting with your significant? I'm just curious! Thanks!
One more question--are your kids involved in parenting decisions?




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Answer by Adult Toy Parties By Emily
Well I don't have any kids, but my parents were great. I have this one little tidbit to pass on: never contradict ea ch other in front of the kids. If your husband issues some form of discipline and you don't agree (or vice versa), wait until after you are alone to discuss, and then make changes to your tactics in private. Contradicting each other in front of your kids will result in a lack of respect for one parent over the other. If my mom thought my dad was too hard on our punishment, they discussed it alone and usually later my groundation period was shortened or I got certain priveledges back, etc. Good luck!

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Baby Minds: Brain-Building Games Your Baby Will Love

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More than 65 delightful games and activities to jump-start your baby's amazing brainpower

Can simply singing a song or blowing a dandelion under a toddler's nose help her mind to blossom? Can your baby count, remember events, and solve problems even before he can talk? The exciting answer to both questions is yes!

Breakthrough research is revealing the extraordinary inborn abilities of infants.
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_ Play a patty-cake game to help your two-year-old
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_ Develop "Baby Signs " to help your toddler communicate before he or she can talk
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Failure (Documents of Contemporary Art)

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Amid the global uncertainties of our times, failure has become a central subject of investigation in recent art. Celebrating failed promises and myths of the avant-garde, or setting out to realize seemingly impossible tasks, artists have actively claimed t he space of failure to propose a resistant view of the world. Here success is deemed overrated, doubt embraced, experimentation encouraged, and risk considered a viable strategy. The abstract possibilities opened up by failure are further reinforced by the problems of physically realizing artworksâ€"wrestling with ideas, representation, and object-making. By amplifying both theoretical and practical failure, artists have sought new, unexpected ways of opening up endgame situations, ranging from the ideological shadow of the white cube to unfulfilled promises of political emancipation. Between the two subjective poles of success and failure lies a space of potentially productive operations where paradox rules and dogma is refused. This collection of writings, statements, mediations, fictions, polemics, and discussions identifies failure as a core concern in cultural production. Failure identifies moments of thought that have eschewed consensus, choosing to address ques tions rather than answers.

Artists surveyed include: Bas Jan Ader, Francis Alÿs, John Baldessari, Chris Burden, Phil Collins, Martin Creed, David Critchley, Fischli & Weiss, Ceal Floyer, Isa Genzken, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Félix González-Torres, Wade Guyton, International Necronautical Society, Ray Johnson, Mike Kelley, Martin Kippenberger, Michael Krebber, Bruce Nauman, Simon Patterson, Janette Parris, Yvonne Rainer, Robert Rauschenberg, Dieter Roth, Allen Ruppersberg, Roman Signer, Annika Ström, Paul Thek, William Wegman

Writers include: Giorgio Agamben, Samuel Beckett, Daniel Birnbaum, Bazon Brock, Johanna Burton, Emma Cocker, Gilles Deleuze, Russell Ferguson, Ann Goldstein, Jörg Heiser, Jennifer Higgie, Richard Hylto n, Jean-Yves Jouannais, Lisa Lee, Stuart Morgan, Hans-Joachim Müller, Karl Popper, Edgar Schmitz, Coosje van Bruggen

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Summer scene, N.Y. - drinking water from street pump (LOC)




Image by The Library of Congress

Bain News Service,, publisher.

Summer scene, N.Y. - drinking water from street pump

[between ca. 1910 and ca. 1915]

1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.

Notes:
Title from unverified data provided by the Bain News Service on the negatives or caption cards.
Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).

Subjects:
N.Y.
Children

Format: Glass negatives.

Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.

Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

General information about the Bain Collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.ggbain

Persistent URL: hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.10622

Call Number: LC-B2- 2423-6



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Coupling: Filthy Erotica for Couples





A sizzling anthology that explores all the benefits that knowing someone in and out (quite literally) can bring to sex and fantasy, role play and power play. An offering of some of the filthiest couples out there. A baker's dozen of stories about love and lust and exploration. From the down and dirty to romantic and sweet. Stories steeped in succulent pain and tender couplings. Because in the world of long-time commitment - the hotter the fire, the longer it burns.









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Making a big deal out of the small stuff

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Not knowing when to leave and cu t your losses

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