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Viva Violetta & Verdi

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A Love Affair Inspiring the World's Most Unforgettable OperasExperience the intense, lifelong love affair between Giuseppe Verdi and Giuseppina Strepponi, the brilliant and seductive soprano who shaped his legacy. As his muse, lover, and wife, Strepponi was the inspiration behind Verdi's most iconic works, including La Traviata and Aida. Her influence was pivotal, as she became the architect of ... Read more

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A Love Affair Inspiring the World's Most Unforgettable OperasExperience the intense, lifelong love affair between Giuseppe Verdi and Giuseppina Strepponi, the brilliant and seductive soprano who shaped his legacy. As his muse, lover, and wife, Strepponi was the inspiration behind Verdi's most iconic works, including La Traviata and Aida. Her influence was pivotal, as she became the architect of
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Monsters of the Gévaudan

The Making of a Beast

by Jay M. Smith ...

In a brilliant, original rendition, Monsters of the Gévaudan revisits a spellbinding French tale that has captivated imaginations for over two hundred years, and offers the definitive explanation of the strange events that underlie this timeless story.In 1764 a peasant girl was killed and partially eaten while tending a flock of sheep. Eventually, over a hundred victims fell prey to a mysterious ... Read more

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In a brilliant, original rendition, Monsters of the Gévaudan revisits a spellbinding French tale that has captivated imaginations for over two hundred years, and offers the definitive explanation of the strange events that underlie this timeless story.In 1764 a peasant girl was killed and partially eaten while tending a flock of sheep. Eventually, over a hundred victims fell prey to a mysterious
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Beautiful Men: The Dog Walker

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A man. A leash. A second chance.When Sarah hires a dog walker, she’s expecting someone quiet, invisible, forgettable. She’s not expecting a man who seems to understand her grief without words.The Dog Walker is a quiet, emotionally resonant novel about the people who enter our lives when we stop expecting anyone to stay. It explores the fragile beauty of connection, the complicated strength of men ... Read more

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A man. A leash. A second chance.When Sarah hires a dog walker, she’s expecting someone quiet, invisible, forgettable. She’s not expecting a man who seems to understand her grief without words.The Dog Walker is a quiet, emotionally resonant novel about the people who enter our lives when we stop expecting anyone to stay. It explores the fragile beauty of connection, the complicated strength of men
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It Wasn't You

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They pulled you close. Then they pulled away. And left you replaying the same night on a loop, searching for the one thing you must have done wrong.Here's the truth this book will walk you through: it wasn't you.Search "avoidant attachment" and you'll find shelf after shelf of workbooks — nearly all of them written for the avoidant person, to help them change. If you're the one who got left ... Read more

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They pulled you close. Then they pulled away. And left you replaying the same night on a loop, searching for the one thing you must have done wrong.Here's the truth this book will walk you through: it wasn't you.Search "avoidant attachment" and you'll find shelf after shelf of workbooks — nearly all of them written for the avoidant person, to help them change. If you're the one who got left
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The Fourth Courier

A Novel

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**** "Sharply drawn characters, rich dialogue, and a clever conclusion bode well for any sequel." —Publishers Weekly **** “Smith skillfully bridges police procedural and espionage fiction, crafting a show-stealing sense of place** and realistically pairing the threats of underworld crime and destabilized regimes.” -- Booklist **For International Espionage Fans of Alan Furst and Daniel Silva, a new ... Read more

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**** "Sharply drawn characters, rich dialogue, and a clever conclusion bode well for any sequel." —Publishers Weekly **** “Smith skillfully bridges police procedural and espionage fiction, crafting a show-stealing sense of place** and realistically pairing the threats of underworld crime and destabilized regimes.” -- Booklist **For International Espionage Fans of Alan Furst and Daniel Silva, a new
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Cheated

The UNC Scandal, the Education of Athletes, and the Future of Big-Time College Sports

by Jay M. Smith, Mary Willingham ...

In 2010 allegations of an utterly corrupt academic system for student-athletes emerged from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus, home of the legendary Tar Heels. As the alma mater of Michael Jordan, Larry Brown, Marion Jones, Lawrence Taylor, Rashad McCants, and many others; winner of forty national championships in six different sports; and a partner in one of the best ... Read more

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In 2010 allegations of an utterly corrupt academic system for student-athletes emerged from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus, home of the legendary Tar Heels. As the alma mater of Michael Jordan, Larry Brown, Marion Jones, Lawrence Taylor, Rashad McCants, and many others; winner of forty national championships in six different sports; and a partner in one of the best
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A Plethora of Platitudes

A Collection of Cliches and an Assortment of Adages

by Jay J. Smith ...

Platitudes, cliches and adages are pervasive in almost every part of our everyday lives and in every part of our culture. Every day we either hear them or use them ourselves, often without thinking about them. These "words of wisdom" express our feelings about love, time, money, health, wealth, humor and every aspect of life in general. Usually, they are a shorthand way of expressing an idea. The ... Read more

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Platitudes, cliches and adages are pervasive in almost every part of our everyday lives and in every part of our culture. Every day we either hear them or use them ourselves, often without thinking about them. These "words of wisdom" express our feelings about love, time, money, health, wealth, humor and every aspect of life in general. Usually, they are a shorthand way of expressing an idea. The
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Meeting Mozart: A Novel Drawn from the Secret Diaries of Lorenzo Da Ponte

by Howard Jay Smith ...

"Ever since the release of Amadeus, the concept of writing historical fiction based on the golden age of classical music has flourished… Frankly speaking, many of them are outstripped by this new riveting book. 5 out of 5 Stars"—ManhattanBookReview.comMeeting Mozart: A Novel Drawn From the Secret Diaries of Lorenzo Da Ponte is a deftly plotted and richly detailed historical novel that spans ... Read more

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"Ever since the release of Amadeus, the concept of writing historical fiction based on the golden age of classical music has flourished… Frankly speaking, many of them are outstripped by this new riveting book. 5 out of 5 Stars"—ManhattanBookReview.comMeeting Mozart: A Novel Drawn From the Secret Diaries of Lorenzo Da Ponte is a deftly plotted and richly detailed historical novel that spans
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Repositioning Out-of-School Learning

Methodological Challenges and Possibilities for Researching Learning Beyond School

Edited by Jo Rose, Tim Jay, Janet Goodall, Laura Mazzoli Smith, Liz Todd ...

Series series Emerald Studies in Out-of-School Learning
Out-of-school learning spans varied formal and informal contexts and is hugely important for the lives of children. The need for time, flexibility, and agility in research within this field is highlighted throughout this multi-disciplinary edited volume, as each author reflects on how to make sense of the unknown and varied contexts in which out-of-school learning takes place. A range of different ... Read more

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Out-of-school learning spans varied formal and informal contexts and is hugely important for the lives of children. The need for time, flexibility, and agility in research within this field is highlighted throughout this multi-disciplinary edited volume, as each author reflects on how to make sense of the unknown and varied contexts in which out-of-school learning takes place. A range of different
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The Six Questions

That you Better Get Right, The Answers are the Keys to Your Success

by Julie Edmonds, Michell Smith ...

We knew you existed. . .we knew we weren't the only ones. There are so many of us. . .all after the same thing. . . The challenge we all face is that in our search for 8 million answers we often spend time asking too many of the wrong questions. Both of us have spent over 20 years, working on figuring ourselves out, all the while searching for direction. The biggest navigation tool we found was ... Read more

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We knew you existed. . .we knew we weren't the only ones. There are so many of us. . .all after the same thing. . . The challenge we all face is that in our search for 8 million answers we often spend time asking too many of the wrong questions. Both of us have spent over 20 years, working on figuring ourselves out, all the while searching for direction. The biggest navigation tool we found was
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Reboot Your Life

Energize Your Career and Life by Taking a Break

by Catherine Allen, Nancy Bearg, Rita Foley, Jaye Smith ...

Give yourself the gift of time—and learn how to utilize it.More and more Americans are choosing to take time off from work to relax or re-examine their priorities, so they can ultimately return to work energized. Some companies offer formal sabbatical programs, but how can the average person take enough time off to evaluate their direction, explore their passions, and make time for the things that ... Read more

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Give yourself the gift of time—and learn how to utilize it.More and more Americans are choosing to take time off from work to relax or re-examine their priorities, so they can ultimately return to work energized. Some companies offer formal sabbatical programs, but how can the average person take enough time off to evaluate their direction, explore their passions, and make time for the things that
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American Historical and Literary Curiosities: Second Series, Complete

Exploring Uncommon American Stories and Literary Lore

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J. Jay Smith's "American Historical and Literary Curiosities: Second Series, Complete" serves as a rich tapestry of anecdotes and insights, meticulously weaving together oddities and lesser-known narratives from American history and literature. Smith's engaging prose style blends scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling, making complex historical and literary themes relatable to a broad ... Read more

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J. Jay Smith's "American Historical and Literary Curiosities: Second Series, Complete" serves as a rich tapestry of anecdotes and insights, meticulously weaving together oddities and lesser-known narratives from American history and literature. Smith's engaging prose style blends scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling, making complex historical and literary themes relatable to a broad
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