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“john kimberly”

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  • Echoes of a Fading Empire

    Aspects of Indian Historical Writing in English

    by JOHN KIMBERLY ...
    Echoes of a Fading Empire is a story that takes place in an alternate universe where magic exists and has shaped the course of history. The world is divided into two major empires, the Celestial Empire and the Infernal Empire, each ruled by powerful sorcerers known as Celestials and Infernals respectively. ... Read more

    $6.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Mentor: Chinese Rugs, Vol. 4, Num. 2, Serial No. 102, March 1, 1916

    by John Kimberly Mumford ...
    "The Mentor: Chinese Rugs" is a captivating exploration of the intricate artistry and cultural significance of Chinese rugs. Authored by John Kimberly Mumford, this volume delves into the rich history and craftsmanship behind these exquisite textiles. The book offers readers a detailed examination of various styles, patterns, and techniques used in rug-making, showcasing the unique characteristics ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Outspinning the Spider: The Story of Wire and Wire Rope

    by John Kimberly Mumford ...
    "Outspinning the Spider: The Story of Wire and Wire Rope" by John Kimberly Mumford delves into the fascinating history and development of wire and wire rope. The book explores the intricate processes involved in the manufacturing of wire, highlighting the technological advancements that have transformed this industry. Mumford's narrative is rich with anecdotes and insights, making it accessible to ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Globalization of Managerial Innovation in Health Care

    Edited by John Kimberly, Gerard de de Pouvourville, Thomas d'Aunno ...
    In 1983, the first patient classification system to be used on a national basis, the Diagnosis Relate Groups (DRGs), was adopted as part of the Prospective Payment System in the United States. This system caught the attention of health policy makers in other countries, and a number of them began to implement similar approaches. What motivated them to adopt these systems? What similarities and ... Read more

    $53.99 CAD

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  • One Man's Meat

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    The Pulitzer Prize–winning writer and author of Charlotte's Web documents his move from Manhattan to a saltwater farm in New England: "Superb reading." — The New YorkerCalled "a mid-20th–century Thoreau" by Notre Dame Magazine, E. B. White's desire to live a simple life caused him to sell half his worldly goods, give up his job writing the New Yorker's "Notes and Comment" editorial page, and move ... Read more

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  • Brilliant

    The Evolution of Artificial Light

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    This "superb history" of artificial light traces the evolution of society—"invariably fascinating and often original . . . [it] amply lives up to its title" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).In Brilliant, Jane Brox explores humankind's ever-changing relationship to artificial light, from the stone lamps of the Pleistocene to the LEDs embedded in fabrics of the future. More than a survey of ... Read more

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  • Loves Me, Loves Me Not

    The Hidden Language of Flowers

    by Peter Loewer ...
    “A single flow’r he sent me, since we met. All tenderly his messenger he chose; Deep-hearted, pure, with scented dew still wet—One perfect rose.” —Dorothy ParkerWelcome to the mysterious and sometimes scandalous world of the language of flowers. Since the days of Queen Victoria (and earlier the harems of the Middle East) flowers have allowed lovers and friends to express themselves without saying ... Read more

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  • Laura Ingalls Wilder, Farm Journalist

    Writings from the Ozarks

    Edited by Stephen Hines ...
    Before Laura Ingalls Wilder found fame with her Little House books, she made a name for herself with short nonfiction pieces in magazines and newspapers. Read today, these pieces offer insight into her development as a writer and depict farm life in the Ozarks—and also show us a different Laura Ingalls Wilder from the woman we have come to know.This volume collects essays by Wilder that originally ... Read more

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  • 14 Fun Facts About Tyrannosaurus Rex: A 15-Minute Book

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    Tyrannosaurus Rex was one of the fiercest dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth. These terrifying meat eaters have fascinated us for years, even though we don't really know a lot about them. Here are some things that we do know.Which weighed more, a tyrannosaurus rex or an elephant?What were the holes in t. rex's skull for?How much weight could t. rex's arms carry?Where did t. rex live?Learn the answer ... Read more

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  • Maleficium

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    Translated by Fred A. Reed, David Homel ...
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  • Dreams and Stones

    by Magdalena Tulli ...
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    Dreams and Stones is a small masterpiece, one of the most extraordinary works of literature to come out of Central and Eastern Europe since the fall of communism. In sculpted, poetic prose reminiscent of Bruno Schulz, it tells the story of the emergence of a great city. In Tulli’s hands myth, metaphor, history, and narrative are combined to magical effect. Dreams and Stones is about the growth of ... Read more

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