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Commentary and Ideology

Dante in the Renaissance

by Deborah Parker ...

Dante's Divine Comedy played a dual role in its relation to Italian Renaissance culture, actively shaping the fabric of that culture and, at the same time, being shaped by it. This productive relationship is examined in Commentary and Ideology, Deborah Parker's thorough compendium on the reception of Dante's chief work. By studying the social and historical circumstances under which commentaries ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

Dante's Divine Comedy played a dual role in its relation to Italian Renaissance culture, actively shaping the fabric of that culture and, at the same time, being shaped by it. This productive relationship is examined in Commentary and Ideology, Deborah Parker's thorough compendium on the reception of Dante's chief work. By studying the social and historical circumstances under which commentaries
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Becoming Babcock

by Debora Parker ...

Becoming Babcock is a story about my journey as a puppy from an animal shelter in Georgia to my fur-ever home in Virginia.I hope you will enjoy reading about my adventures.--BabcockA portion of the profits from this book will be donated to Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, a 501c nonprofit animal rescue. ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Becoming Babcock is a story about my journey as a puppy from an animal shelter in Georgia to my fur-ever home in Virginia.I hope you will enjoy reading about my adventures.--BabcockA portion of the profits from this book will be donated to Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, a 501c nonprofit animal rescue.
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Good Night

by Deborah Parker ...

As the day comes to a peaceful close, Good Night invites little dreamers into a world where anything is possible. Through soft rhymes and heartwarming moments, a loving caregiver and child journey together into magical dreams filled with soaring kites, sparkling stars, rainbow slides, dancing unicorns, ocean adventures, sweet treats, butterfly wings, and cozy bedtime cuddles.Each page creates a ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

As the day comes to a peaceful close, Good Night invites little dreamers into a world where anything is possible. Through soft rhymes and heartwarming moments, a loving caregiver and child journey together into magical dreams filled with soaring kites, sparkling stars, rainbow slides, dancing unicorns, ocean adventures, sweet treats, butterfly wings, and cozy bedtime cuddles.Each page creates a
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Interpreting Dan Brown's Inferno

Reading Between the Lines

by Deborah Parker, Mark Parker ...

In this sneak peek into Inferno, Dan Brown's brand new novel, Interpreting Dan Brown's Inferno will provide readers with an engaging introduction to Dante and his world—and the ways in which Brown has repurposed Dante's famous work in his newest Robert Langdon novel. This teaser explores the Prologue and first chapter of Inferno and details to the reader what important facts—and mistakes—they ... Read more

$0.99 CAD

In this sneak peek into Inferno, Dan Brown's brand new novel, Interpreting Dan Brown's Inferno will provide readers with an engaging introduction to Dante and his world—and the ways in which Brown has repurposed Dante's famous work in his newest Robert Langdon novel. This teaser explores the Prologue and first chapter of Inferno and details to the reader what important facts—and mistakes—they
... Read more
Becoming Belle da Costa Greene

A Visionary Librarian Through Her Letters

by Deborah Parker ...

Series Book 1 - Berenson Green
In Becoming Belle da Costa Greene: A Visionary Librarian through Her Letters, Deborah Parker chronicles the making and empowerment of a female connoisseur, curator, and library director in a world where such positions were held by men. Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950) was Pierpont Morgan’s personal librarian (1908–1913) and the first Director of the Morgan Library (1924–1948). She was also the ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

In Becoming Belle da Costa Greene: A Visionary Librarian through Her Letters, Deborah Parker chronicles the making and empowerment of a female connoisseur, curator, and library director in a world where such positions were held by men. Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950) was Pierpont Morgan’s personal librarian (1908–1913) and the first Director of the Morgan Library (1924–1948). She was also the
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Everyday Kindness

A collection of uplifting tales to brighten your day

by Adam Hamdy, Alex Smith, Alison Stockham, Anne O’Leary, Barbara Copperthwaite, C.L. Taylor, Caroline Mitchell, Casey Kelleher, Chris McDonald, Claire Sheehy, Clare Flynn, Darren O'Sullivan, David Leadbeater, Debbie Young, Deborah Carr, Emma Robinson, Graham Brack, Hannah Lynn, Heather Martin, Holly Martin, Ian Sainsbury, Imogen Clark, J.J. Marsh, James Gilbert, Jane Corry, JD Kirk, Jean Gill, Judith O'Reilly, Kelly Clayton, Kim Nash, Leah Mercer, Liz Fenwick, LJ Ross, Louise Beech, Louise Jensen, Louise Mumford, Malcolm Hollingdrake, Marcia Woolf, Marcie Steele, Mark Stay, Natasha Bache, Nick Jackson, Nick Quantrill, Nicky Black, Patricia Gibney, Rachel Sargeant, Rob Parker, Rob Scragg, S.E. Lynes, Shelley Day, Sophie Hannah, Various Authors, Victoria Connelly, Victoria Cooke, Will Dean ...

Narrated by Aidan Kelly, Avita Jay, Celia Imrie, Damian Lynch, Dervla Kirwin, Deryn Oliver, Emilea Wilson, Eva Pope, Gemma Whelan, Jilly Bond, Jonathan Keeble, Julie Walters, Kathryn Drysdale, Katie Leung, Laurel Lefkow, Nicolette Chin, Rachel Atkins, Raj Ghatak, Richard Armitage, Robert G Slade, Ruth Jones, Sara Powell, Sophie Roberts ...

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18 hours 50 min

Everyday Kindness is a charity anthology of short, fictional stories of kindness, edited by LJ Ross. These uplifting tales of hope and of small, everyday kindnesses are intended to support wider, positive mental health goals and foster wellbeing through the act of reading tales of goodwill inspired by others. Featuring authors across the spectrum of literature, some international bestsellers and ... Read more

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Everyday Kindness is a charity anthology of short, fictional stories of kindness, edited by LJ Ross. These uplifting tales of hope and of small, everyday kindnesses are intended to support wider, positive mental health goals and foster wellbeing through the act of reading tales of goodwill inspired by others. Featuring authors across the spectrum of literature, some international bestsellers and
... Read more
Inferno Revealed

From Dante to Dan Brown

by Deborah Parker, Mark Parker ...

Using Dan Brown's book as a jumping off point, Inferno Revealed will provide readers of Brown's Inferno with an engaging introduction to Dante and his world. Much like the books on Leonardo that followed the release of the Da Vinci Code, this book will provide readers with more information about the ever-intriguing Dante. Specifically, Inferno Revealed explores how Dante made himself the ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

Using Dan Brown's book as a jumping off point, Inferno Revealed will provide readers of Brown's Inferno with an engaging introduction to Dante and his world. Much like the books on Leonardo that followed the release of the Da Vinci Code, this book will provide readers with more information about the ever-intriguing Dante. Specifically, Inferno Revealed explores how Dante made himself the
... Read more
Sucking Up

A Brief Consideration of Sycophancy

by Mark Parker, Scott Mendel, Deborah Parker ...

Suck-up. Ass-kisser. Brownnoser. Bootlicker. Lickspittle. Toadeater... Found in every walk of life, both real and imagined, sycophants surround us. But whether we grumble about sycophancy or grudgingly tolerate it as a price of getting along in a complex society, we rarely examine it closely. This book humorously considers that slavish art from the historical past to our current political ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Suck-up. Ass-kisser. Brownnoser. Bootlicker. Lickspittle. Toadeater... Found in every walk of life, both real and imagined, sycophants surround us. But whether we grumble about sycophancy or grudgingly tolerate it as a price of getting along in a complex society, we rarely examine it closely. This book humorously considers that slavish art from the historical past to our current political
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Care of Older Adults

A Strengths-based Approach

by Wendy Moyle, Deborah Parker, Marguerite Bramble ...

Care of Older Adults is a comprehensive introduction to aged care for the nursing profession in clinical practice. By taking a strengths-based approach, the book encourages practice with a focus on individuals' potential and capacities rather than their limits. Theories of ageing are linked with the older individual's strengths to ensure the text is well framed from an evidence base, as well as a ... Read more

$72.99 CAD

Care of Older Adults is a comprehensive introduction to aged care for the nursing profession in clinical practice. By taking a strengths-based approach, the book encourages practice with a focus on individuals' potential and capacities rather than their limits. Theories of ageing are linked with the older individual's strengths to ensure the text is well framed from an evidence base, as well as a
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Research Methods in Psychology

Your Essential Guide

by Deborah Earnshaw, Samuel Parker, Charlotte Brookfield ...

Fresh, friendly and accessible, this book makes psychology research methods come alive.Calmly steering readers through the research process, it covers all stages – from theory, generating research topics and being an ethical researcher to data collection, analysis and writing up – without overwhelming jargon.It also:Covers qualitative and quantitative methods equally, supporting readers to choose ... Read more

$174.99 CAD

Fresh, friendly and accessible, this book makes psychology research methods come alive.Calmly steering readers through the research process, it covers all stages – from theory, generating research topics and being an ethical researcher to data collection, analysis and writing up – without overwhelming jargon.It also:Covers qualitative and quantitative methods equally, supporting readers to choose
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Lost City, Found Pyramid

Understanding Alternative Archaeologies and Pseudoscientific Practices

by David S. Anderson, Jeb J. Card, Christopher Begley, Stacy Dunn, James S. Bielo, Tera C. Pruitt, Denis Gojak, Evan A. Parker, Terry Barnhart0, Deborah A. Bolnick1, Bradley T. Lepper2, April M. Beisaw3, Kenneth L. Feder4 ...

A critical investigation into how modern myths shape interpretations of the ancient past.Lost City, Found Pyramid delves into the fascinating world of sensational “pseudoarchaeology,” from perennial discoveries of lost pyramids or civilizations to contemporary ghost-hunting and reality TV. It examines how nonscientific pursuit of myths and legends warps both public perceptions of archaeology and ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

A critical investigation into how modern myths shape interpretations of the ancient past.Lost City, Found Pyramid delves into the fascinating world of sensational “pseudoarchaeology,” from perennial discoveries of lost pyramids or civilizations to contemporary ghost-hunting and reality TV. It examines how nonscientific pursuit of myths and legends warps both public perceptions of archaeology and
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Mountain Holiness

A Photographic Narrative

by Deborah Vansau Mccauley, Laura E. Porter, Patricia Parker Brunner ...

“A remarkable achievement. Mountain Holiness combines Warren Brunner’s poignant and sensitive photographs with a succinct narrative by Deborah McCauley, the preeminent authority on Appalachian mountain religion. This is a landmark study that sheds light on one of the most neglected subjects in American religion.”—Randall Balmer, Ann Whitney Olin Professor of American Religion, Barnard College, ... Read more

$26.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

“A remarkable achievement. Mountain Holiness combines Warren Brunner’s poignant and sensitive photographs with a succinct narrative by Deborah McCauley, the preeminent authority on Appalachian mountain religion. This is a landmark study that sheds light on one of the most neglected subjects in American religion.”—Randall Balmer, Ann Whitney Olin Professor of American Religion, Barnard College,
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