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        May 2018

        Sweet Heat

        by Dave DeWitt

        Since the ancient Mayas, sweet tastes and chiles have put their pleasure into a single palate-pleasing package. Now here's a guide to the most delicious ways you can yield to those same irresistible desires.

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        October 2018

        River of Gold

        by Donald Willerton

        Two teens, one huge monk, and a stash of stolen gold―that's all that stand in the way of a powerful corporation getting its hands on a peaceful river valley in rural New Mexico. Mogi Franklin and his sister, Jennifer, uncover clues to a century-old mystery, but unraveling a botched robbery isn't enough when a whole river, and a way of life, are at stake. Can fourteen-year-old Mogi expose the truth―and save the valley before it's too late?

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        The Arts
        September 2009

        The James Bond Phenomenon

        A critical reader (second edition)

        by Derek Cullen

        Sean Connery's tuxedo, Ursula Andress' bikini, Oddjob's bowler hat, and Q's gadgets are just a few defining features of the 007 world examined in The James Bond phenomenon. Drawn from the fields of literary, film, music, and cultural studies, the essays in this collection range from revitalised readings of Ian Fleming's original spy novels to the analysis of Pussy Galore's lesbianism, Miss Moneypenny's filmic feminism, and Pierce Brosnan's techno-fetishism. Together, the essays not only consider the James Bond novels and films in relation to their historical, political, and social contexts from the Cold War period onwards, but also examine the classic Bond canon from an array of theoretical perspectives. This updated and expanded edition features new essays on a range of hot topics, including Daniel Craig's debut as Bond, Playboy magazine's obsession with the 007 lifestyle, Bond's erotic Orientalism, and the rise of 007 video gaming. ;

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        Children's stationery & miscellaneous items
        March 2022

        The Reading Journey

        A Writing Journal

        by The Otto Foundation

        The Reading Journey is a journal for your literary adventures. Join a group of furry and feathered friends for an exploration of the extraordinary world of words, stories, reading and writing. Designed by library designers, linguists and childhood experts, you can now plot your course through the Map of Memories. Join us for a ride on the Book Boat, the Poetry Plane and the Story Sled, Visit the Mountains of Meaning, the Gorge of Gorgeous Words, the Forest of Feelings, and the Desert of Dreams. The Reading Journey is an interactive journal that encourages joyous curiosity about the literary realm, using the written word as a medium to expand children’s horizons, to promote self knowledge, and to cultivate a love for reading.

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        Medicine

        Learning Moxibustion from Zero-basis

        by Meng Xianwei

        The book starts from distinguishing high quality moxa floss and sticks and analyses the considerations before, during and after moxibustion. It lists all sorts of moxibustion tools and introduces a variety of manipulations so that even a novice can get started quickly. The book analyses and explains the solutions of nearly a hundred common diseases in moxibustion therapy, and offers each disease two main acupuncture points for treatment, from which convenience for memorizing and operating can be achieved. It provides coordinate system to find acupuncture points which makes moxibustion more accurate. Attentions for first time treatment of each disease and common problems are also included. In addition, it also introduces the methods of oral administration or other external use of moxa to help novices understand it from the inside out, ward off disease, and preserve health better.

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        August 2015

        The Crystallization of Chinese Opera

        by The Nanjing Musuem

        This is a complete catalogue of the exhibition The Crystallization of Chinese Opera, enhanced by high-quality images of more than 150 pieces (sets) of cultural relics related to various kinds of traditional Chinese operas, including UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Peking Opera and Kun Opera. Exhibition objects are carefully selected and arranged to show the characteristics of Chinese opera in different regions and different times, as well as the role opera played in Chinese people’s daily life. Images of the colorful sculptures and statues, costumes, puppet figures, script books, movable stage, stage props, as well as decorative objects painted with opera scenes, will enable the audience to perceive the charm of various operas.

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        The Deathmaster

        by Hugo N. Gerstl

        Does the rescue of 1600 men, women, and children justify aiding and abetting the murder of more than half a million others? Under these circumstances, is it morally imperative for one man to bring down an entire government? A young attorney defends an old man accused of criminal libel and must confront these agonizing ethical questions arising from the Holocaust. Jerusalem, 1953-1954. A 72-year-old pensioner, Malchiel Greenwald, publishes a mimeographed newsletter accusing Rudolph Kasztner, Deputy Minister for Trade and a prominent Israeli politician, of being complicit in the deaths of 800,000 Hungarian Jews during 1944, when he was Chairman of the Hungarian Jewish Rescue Committee. Kasztner demands that the State of Israel bring a criminal libel action against the virtually penniless Greenwald for this defamatory publication. Greenwald manages to convince brilliant lawyer and former Irgun “terrorist,” Samuel Tamir, to take on his defense at no cost. On a frigid December day in 1953, Greenwald could not know, nor could he imagine, that he was about to walk into the history of Israel; and that fourteen months later, when the trial concluded and the verdict was announced, the government of Prime Minister Moshe Sharett would be brought down, and the Holy Land would never be the same again. Even today, more than 65 years later, this tale, which has been largely suppressed until now, remains a “hot potato” in Israel. And international bestselling author Hugo N. Gerstl, author of Assassin, The Wrecking Crew, Scribe, and Against All Odds, himself a nationally known trial lawyer, brings the proceedings to the forefront in this riveting historical thriller. Published by Pangæa Publishing Group,2020. 426 pages – 23 cm x 15 cm

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        Children's & YA
        October 2020

        Crazy

        by Serhiy Grydin

        The story Crazy is a new work by the famous contemporary Ukrainian author Serhiy Grydin, master of psychological prose for youth. This is the story of a 16-year-old boy who lives in a computer world and cannot imagine his life without gadgets. He feels like a completely happy person until he meets his first love, which not only gives him pleasant moments, but also brings the first serious trials of physical strength, morality and dignity, ingenuity and resourcefulness. This is where Artem will need all his till up to now acquired skills. But, as it turns out, sometimes not only the victory itself is important, but the experience gained by a person, and true friends.

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        Business & management
        November 2012

        Veterinary Practice Management

        by Catherine R Coates, Alan Jones, Michael W Coates

        Veterinarians are increasingly aware of the need to recognise they are working in a business enterprise. From operating as small practices twenty years ago, veterinary businesses are now run along sophisticated models and operate out of multi-million pound hospitals. Drawing together the latest information on practice management, this textbook provides practical and straightforward coverage of major elements, including client relationships and staff management, business and financial procedures, computer systems and project management. This book covers practice management topics as taught in veterinary schools worldwide, providing students with a textbook resource in this increasingly important subject. It is also a valuable source of information for newly qualified veterinarians, veterinarians interested in practice management and veterinary practice managers.

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        The Arts
        January 2021

        The Ark Ukraine

        by Yaryna Vynnytska

        An exclusive gift edition on the cultural heritage of Ukraine with special features - lace cutting, golden foil embossing, blind embossing, textured varnish. This is a book of initiation, a journey through thousands of years of Ukrainian history and culture. The book became a visiting card of Ukraine, an official state symbol. The artbook 'The Ark Ukraine' comprises all cultural heritage of Ukraine under one cover: artifacts of traditional culture, masterpieces of professional art, symbols and archetypes, prominent historical and cultural figures - all that deserves the status of 'the Ukrainian brand'.

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        November 2013

        The Imperial Examination Pictorial(The color graphic version)

        by Yang Xue Wei Qiao Li Juan Li Bing

        Imperial examination system, as a main examination system, had exerted its great influence home and abroad. A large number of pictures and documents, such as documentary archives, exam halls, exam papers, exam tools, exam artifacts, exam wood carvings and exam preparations etc, about the changes of Chinese ancient imperial examination over the history are collected in this book and arranged into different categories according to their features. In addition, the simple text introductions to these materials are available. The book presents the development history of several thousands years and system construction of imperial examination, and also its profound influence on Chinese ancient societies to the readers.

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        July 2018

        The Complete Collection of Paintings of the Four Kings in the Palace Museum

        by The Palace Museum

        The status of the "Four Kings" in the history of art has experienced ups and downs, reflecting the changes and characteristics of Chinese art research since the end of the 19th century in terms of researchers, research materials, research directions, writing styles, and research methods. These studies were also affected by the political environment and The impact of foreign cultural shocks, therefore, the "Four Kings" are typical in the study of art history. The book collects the paintings of Wang Shimin, Wang Yuanqi, Wang Hui, and Wang Jian in the Palace Museum, compiles his painting theory works and contemporary research articles, sorts out the context of his inheritance and innovation of the pen and ink of the predecessors, and shows the great charm of Chinese painting. The complete collection consists of ten volumes, divided into volumes according to the author of the "Four Kings", divided into Wang Shimin volume (Volume 1), Wang Jian volume (Volume 2 and Volume 3), Wang Hui volume (Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, and Volume 7) , Wang Yuanqi volume (Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10), each volume is divided into catalog, foreword, legend, essay, catalog of plates, plates, etc., comprehensively and completely display the historical features of the "Four Kings" paintings, for the creation of fine arts and Art research provides true and comprehensive first-hand information, and provides an orderly and vivid art reader for the public's aesthetics.

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        The Painting Series of Chinese Folk Tales: The Number Song

        by The Editorial Board

        This series contains 31 titles of picture books. It is a collection of traditional Chinese classic tales, including fables, myths, idioms and folk legends. It’s playful and readable with attractive illustrations and concise text.

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        The Painting Series of Chinese Folk Tales: The Spring Festival

        by The Editorial Board

        This series contains 31 titles of picture books. It is a collection of traditional Chinese classic tales, including fables, myths, idioms and folk legends. It’s playful and readable with attractive illustrations and concise text.

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        The Painting Series of Chinese Folk Tales: The Snail Girl

        by The Editorial Board

        This series contains 31 titles of picture books. It is a collection of traditional Chinese classic tales, including fables, myths, idioms and folk legends. It’s playful and readable with attractive illustrations and concise text.

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        The Wrecking Crew

        by Hugo N. Gerst

        g on for a wild ride! The craziest “coalition” in history is out to destroy ISIS!Forty years ago, Don Tommy Aiello was the most feared mafia leader in the United States. Each week, he counted the number of bodies he was responsible for killing. Each week, he counted the number of women he had slept with. But that was forty years ago. Today, he counts the number of pills he takes and the pennies left over from his small Social Security check so he might buy a cheap set of dentures – not covered by Medicare. Life is pretty awful. Twenty miles away, Pedro Sanchez, twenty, has already done two of his three strikes in prison. He can’t find a job. His seventeen-year-old girlfriend has just told him she’s pregnant. Life is pretty awful.Sister Maureen Richards is about to be dumped from her position as head of a prestigious private girls’ school. And FBI middle-manager Dennis O’Brien, 63, knows he’s on the way out the door. But he’s got an idea, which he shares with Ezra Caen, the hero of Gerstl’s Assassin. Five thousand miles away, a group of malcontents calling themselves the Islamic State (ISIS) is stirring up a worldwide bag of problems. Boots on the ground can’t stop them, aircraft in the air have no effect. The U.S. is spending $14 million a day and going nowhere.What if 15 “retired” Mafia Dons under the leadership of Sister Maureen are tasked with destroying ISIS? In exchange, their criminal records will be erased, and each will get $75,000 tax free a year for the rest of their lives. Their “army” will consist of young Hispanics who aren’t going anywhere except to the bottom … they’ll be given a four-year free college education and guaranteed government employment. Of course, the good, moral U.S. of A. can’t be seen to have a hand in this, so it will all be funded through La Società di Religione – the Vatican Bank.Hugo N. Gerstl, international bestselling author, steps into a wacky world that only his imagination could devise. Beneath the outrageous hilarity lies a much more serious message – how seniors we’ve put out to pasture, and those who are socially disadvantaged, become “invisible” in our world. As this splendidly entertaining novel makes clear, “Old age and treachery will defeat youth and vigor every time.” Published By Pangæa Publishing Group, 2019. 252 pages – 23 cm x 15 cm

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        Medical parasitology
        August 2009

        Keys to the Nematode Parasites of Vertebrates

        Archival Volume

        by Edited by Roy C Anderson, Alain G. Chabaud, S. Willmot

        This volume is a republication in one volume of the 10 part CIH Keys to the Nematode Parasites of Vertebrates, first published between 1974 and 1983. For many years the ‘Keys’ have provided a working tool to those within the field and laboratory needing to know 'what is this worm?'. Now due to popular demand and to coincide with the long awaited publication of the supplement volume, the ‘Keys’ will be presented as one volume, refreshed and reformatted with the additional convenience of reordering in to superfamily. As an indispensable guide the ‘Keys’ shall continue to be an essential resource to those working within medical, veterinary and biological departments worldwide for many more years to come.

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