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The Great Stink of Paris and the Nineteenth-Century Struggle against Filth and Germs

by David S. Barnes ...

The scientific and social history surrounding the 1880 incident of a foul odor in Paris and the development of public health culture that followed.Late in the summer of 1880, a wave of odors enveloped large portions of Paris. As the stench lingered, outraged residents feared that the foul air would breed an epidemic. Fifteen years later—when the City of Light was in the grips of another Great ... Read more

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The scientific and social history surrounding the 1880 incident of a foul odor in Paris and the development of public health culture that followed.Late in the summer of 1880, a wave of odors enveloped large portions of Paris. As the stench lingered, outraged residents feared that the foul air would breed an epidemic. Fifteen years later—when the City of Light was in the grips of another Great
... Read more
Objects First with Java: A Practical Introduction Using BlueJ, Global Edition

by David Barnes, Michael Kolling ...

Tackle some of the biggest challenges in learning Functional Programming with this modern, up-to-date approach.Objects First with Java: A Practical Introduction, Global Edition, 6th Edition by Barnes and Kölling is an introduction to object-oriented programming, examining various programming concepts from a software engineering perspective.Ideal for beginners but also more advanced students and ... Read more

$73.99 CAD

Tackle some of the biggest challenges in learning Functional Programming with this modern, up-to-date approach.Objects First with Java: A Practical Introduction, Global Edition, 6th Edition by Barnes and Kölling is an introduction to object-oriented programming, examining various programming concepts from a software engineering perspective.Ideal for beginners but also more advanced students and
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The Dance of Death

by Gustave Flaubert ...

Narrated by David Barnes ...

Unabridged

23 min

Born on December 12, 1821, in Rouen, France, Gustave Flaubert is considered one of the greatest novelists of the nineteenth century and a central figure of literary realism. The son of a respected surgeon, he grew up in a cultivated bourgeois environment that later nourished his sharp and often critical portrayal of provincial life. Flaubert began studying law in Paris but abandoned his studies ... Read more

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Born on December 12, 1821, in Rouen, France, Gustave Flaubert is considered one of the greatest novelists of the nineteenth century and a central figure of literary realism. The son of a respected surgeon, he grew up in a cultivated bourgeois environment that later nourished his sharp and often critical portrayal of provincial life. Flaubert began studying law in Paris but abandoned his studies
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The Great Stink of Paris and the Nineteenth-Century Struggle against Filth and Germs

by David S. Barnes ...

Explores the scientific and social factors that continue to influence the public's lingering uncertainty over how disease can—and cannot—be spread.Late in the summer of 1880, a wave of odors enveloped large portions of Paris. As the stench lingered, outraged residents feared that the foul air would breed an epidemic. Fifteen years later—when the City of Light was in the grips of another Great ... Read more

$40.99 CAD

Explores the scientific and social factors that continue to influence the public's lingering uncertainty over how disease can—and cannot—be spread.Late in the summer of 1880, a wave of odors enveloped large portions of Paris. As the stench lingered, outraged residents feared that the foul air would breed an epidemic. Fifteen years later—when the City of Light was in the grips of another Great
... Read more
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IMPROVE YOUR SOCIAL SKILLS: Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety, Increase Your Self-Esteem and Improve Your Conversation Skills

by benjamin p. barnes ...

Narrated by David Martin ...

Unabridged

3 hours 15 min

Often, when we were children, we are taught not to think about something to say, but simply to accept whatever we are told. In school and in the family, adults are educating us not to do this and not to do that, they are giving us instructions about "good manners" and things like that, but in most cases they haven't taught us in detail how to build good and long-lasting relationships with our ... Read more

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Often, when we were children, we are taught not to think about something to say, but simply to accept whatever we are told. In school and in the family, adults are educating us not to do this and not to do that, they are giving us instructions about "good manners" and things like that, but in most cases they haven't taught us in detail how to build good and long-lasting relationships with our
... Read more
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Jekyll and Hyde

Booktrack Edition

by Robert Louis Stevenson ...

Narrated by David Barnes ...

Unabridged

3 hours 6 min

Listen to Jekyll and Hyde with a movie-style soundtrack and amplify your audiobook experience. The story of respectable Dr Jekyll's strange association with 'damnable young man' Edward Hyde; the hunt through fog-bound London for a killer; and the final revelation of Hyde's true identity is a chilling exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evil. ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Listen to Jekyll and Hyde with a movie-style soundtrack and amplify your audiobook experience. The story of respectable Dr Jekyll's strange association with 'damnable young man' Edward Hyde; the hunt through fog-bound London for a killer; and the final revelation of Hyde's true identity is a chilling exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evil.
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Metamorphosis, The

by Franz Kafka ...

Narrated by David Barnes ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

The novella "The Metamorphosis," written by Franz Kafka and originally published in 1915, is considered one of his most renowned works, along with "The Trial" and "The Castle." It begins with the protagonist, a traveling salesman named Gregor Samsa, awakening to discover he has been transformed into a giant insect-like creature. ... Read more

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The novella "The Metamorphosis," written by Franz Kafka and originally published in 1915, is considered one of his most renowned works, along with "The Trial" and "The Castle." It begins with the protagonist, a traveling salesman named Gregor Samsa, awakening to discover he has been transformed into a giant insect-like creature.
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Oscar Wilde - Short Stories

by Oscar Wilde ...

Narrated by David Barnes, Gregg Margarite, Jaanu ...

Unabridged

3 hours 7 min

Welcome to the enchanting world of Oscar Wilde's timeless tales, now available in the captivating digital audiobook version of "Oscar Wilde - Short Stories"! Immerse yourself in the genius of Wilde's storytelling as you explore three beloved classics: "The Canterville Ghost," "The Fisherman and His Soul," and "The Devoted Friend."Step into the realms of whimsy, wit, and wisdom with "The ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Welcome to the enchanting world of Oscar Wilde's timeless tales, now available in the captivating digital audiobook version of "Oscar Wilde - Short Stories"! Immerse yourself in the genius of Wilde's storytelling as you explore three beloved classics: "The Canterville Ghost," "The Fisherman and His Soul," and "The Devoted Friend."Step into the realms of whimsy, wit, and wisdom with "The
... Read more
The Way of the Cross

by David Barnes ...

A new Magnificat Way of the Cross Companion Each station includes: • A beautiful work of art • A verse of a hymn set to the tune of Stabat Mater • Scripture to begin your reflection • An original meditation to help you ponder each station • A prayer to deepen your response to each station ... Read more

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A new Magnificat Way of the Cross Companion Each station includes: • A beautiful work of art • A verse of a hymn set to the tune of Stabat Mater • Scripture to begin your reflection • An original meditation to help you ponder each station • A prayer to deepen your response to each station
... Read more
Lazaretto

How Philadelphia Used an Unpopular Quarantine Based on Disputed Science to Accommodate Immigrants and Prevent Epidemics

by David S. Barnes ...

How the controversial practice of quarantine saved nineteenth-century Philadelphia after a series of deadly epidemics.Winnter of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia Literary Award by The Athenaeum of PhiladelphiaIn the 1790s, four devastating yellow fever epidemics threatened the survival of Philadelphia, the nation's capital and largest city. In response, the city built a new quarantine station called ... Read more

$48.99 CAD

How the controversial practice of quarantine saved nineteenth-century Philadelphia after a series of deadly epidemics.Winnter of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia Literary Award by The Athenaeum of PhiladelphiaIn the 1790s, four devastating yellow fever epidemics threatened the survival of Philadelphia, the nation's capital and largest city. In response, the city built a new quarantine station called
... Read more
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Improve your Social skills & Charisma with Brain Training, Anger Management, Emotional Intelligence, NLP: This definitive guide Includes: Stop Procrastinate, Mind Control, Manipulation, Body Language

by benjamin p. barnes ...

Narrated by David Martin, gary gabbard, Jordan Reader ...

Unabridged

22 hours 10 min

Improve your Social skills & Charisma with Brain Training, Anger Management, Emotional Intelligence, NLPThis definitive guide Includes: Stop Procrastinate, Mind Control, Manipulation, Body LanguageDid you ever thought that you need a turn in your life? Procrastinating, anger, low focus, are a part of your everyday life? If you need a change, just keep reading!Social skills are the skills we use to ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Improve your Social skills & Charisma with Brain Training, Anger Management, Emotional Intelligence, NLPThis definitive guide Includes: Stop Procrastinate, Mind Control, Manipulation, Body LanguageDid you ever thought that you need a turn in your life? Procrastinating, anger, low focus, are a part of your everyday life? If you need a change, just keep reading!Social skills are the skills we use to
... Read more
The Seed of David

by David Barnes ...

What happens when God calls you into the unknown—with nothing but faith, a Bible, and a few dollars in your pocket?At twenty-three, David heard a voice that would change his life forever. Leaving behind the safety of home, he stepped into a journey of homelessness, hardship, and supernatural encounters. From cold nights spent in parks and tunnels, to spiritual warfare playing out in everyday ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What happens when God calls you into the unknown—with nothing but faith, a Bible, and a few dollars in your pocket?At twenty-three, David heard a voice that would change his life forever. Leaving behind the safety of home, he stepped into a journey of homelessness, hardship, and supernatural encounters. From cold nights spent in parks and tunnels, to spiritual warfare playing out in everyday
... Read more

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The Dance of Death

The Great Stink of Paris and the Nineteenth-Century Struggle against Filth and Germs

IMPROVE YOUR SOCIAL SKILLS: Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety, Increase Your Self-Esteem and Improve Your Conversation Skills

Jekyll and Hyde

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