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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
State Trooper Casey Bombaro works too hard to have time for a love
life, never mind a family. But when a missing persons case leads
him to three scared kids and eventually their uncle—an old friend
from Casey’s college days—all that changes. Bertie Riley
hasn’t seen his troubled sister, Jen, or his niece and nephews in
years. Now suddenly Jen is gone and Bertie is all the kids have.
Worried sick about Jen and overwhelmed by his new responsibilities,
Bertie doesn’t know how he’s going to cope. He doesn’t expect
Casey to step in and lend a hand, but his attraction to his old
friend doesn’t surprise him. Years may have passed, but those
feelings have never gone away. For the first time in his life,
Casey wants something to come home to. Bertie and the kids fit into
his life like they are meant to be there. He struggles to balance a
budding romance and reassuring the kids with investigating a rash
of robberies and tracking down Jen. But when evidence suggests Jen
might not only be missing but complicit in a number of crimes, will
Bertie and the kids forgive Casey for doing his job?
The perfect Christmas stocking filler for fans of Winnie-the-Pooh,
the Bear of Very Little Brain. It's a very snowy day in the Hundred
Acre Wood, and Pooh Bear realises that some of the other animals
might be snowed in their houses. With the help of Piglet, he
determines to help all of the other animals clear the snow away -
and then it's time for a Little Something! After all that, there's
just enough time for Christopher Robin to show them all how to make
a snowman. A marvellous Christmas adventure with Winnie-the-Pooh,
Piglet, Eeyore and the rest of the gang that will make children
feel all warm inside - while it's cold outside. The nation's
favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children
for 95 years. Milne's classic children's stories - featuring
Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh
himself - are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of
friendship and reflecting the power of a child's imagination like
no other story before or since. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved
characters such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an
essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55,
Pooh is the bear for all ages.
Kyle Wilson hasn’t had it easy. His insecurities and nasty home
life made him lash out as a kid, and when he finally came out as
gay, his family disowned him. Then, just when he’s pulled his
life together and gotten his construction company running, he’s
caught in a fire and forced to take costly time off. When
firefighter Hayden Walters rescues a man from a burning building,
he’s just doing his job. He doesn’t expect it to turn his life
upside-down, but the man is none other than Hayden’s high school
bully. He definitely doesn’t expect Kyle to come to the station
to thank him in person. With awkward apologies out of the way, Kyle
and Hayden realize they have a lot in common. And when it turns out
someone set the fire at Kyle’s construction site to target him,
they find they can solve each other’s problems too: Hayden needs
a place to stay while his apartment is renovated, and Kyle
doesn’t want to be alone in case the firebug strikes again.
Things between the two of them quickly heat up—but so does the
arsonist’s agenda. Can they track down the would-be killer before
it’s too late?
The problem with being an actor on top of the world is that you
have a long way to fall. Logan Steele is miserable. Hollywood life
is dragging him down. Drugs, men, and booze are all too easy.
Pulling himself out of his self-destructive spiral, not so much.
Brit Stimple does whatever he can to pay the bills. Right now that
means editing porn. But Brit knows he has the talent to make it
big, and he gets his break one night when Logan sees him perform on
stage. When Logan arranges for an opportunity for Brit to prove his
talent, Brit’s whole life turns around. Brit’s talent shines
brightly for all to see, and he brings joy and love to Logan’s
life and stability to his out-of-control lifestyle. Unfortunately,
not everyone is happy for Logan, and as Brit’s star rises,
Logan’s demons marshal forces to try to tear the new lovers
apart. Â
This book is a practical, step-by-step guide to the management of
orthopaedic fractures. In an aging population and with greater
participation in contact sports, the incidence of fractures is on
the increase, and conversely the amount of hands-on experience that
orthopaedic trainees receive is declining. The book provides a
detailed manual of the management of orthopaedic trauma. It
includes indications for surgery, initial management and theatre
set-up and equipment, step-by-step technique with cadaveric
photographs showing the surgical approaches, and complications and
their avoidance. Pre- and post-operative radiological images are
also included as well as ‘tips and tricks of the trade’ to
ensure a successful outcome.
Tommy Gordon is all set for happily ever after—until heartbreak
strikes when his husband-to-be leaves him at the altar. In a bid
for distraction, his best friend, Grayson Phillips, suggests he
takes advantage of the luxury honeymoon anyway! But the last thing
Tommy wants is to go alone, so he invites Grayson and his son,
Petey, along. Beautiful Bonaire lends itself to romance, and along
with close quarters, relaxing on the water, and a matchmaking kid,
Tommy and Grayson soon find themselves closer than ever… and
considering more, much to Grayson’s delight. But before they can
plan the best honeymoon ever, dark clouds descend in the form of
Tommy’s ex and a sting from paradise that could ruin everything.
The Arakmbut are an indigenous people who live in the Madre de Dios
region of the southeastern Peruvian rain forest. Since their first
encounters with missionaries in the 1950s,they have shown
resilience and a determination to affirm their identity in the face
of many difficulties. During the last fifteen years, Arakmbut
survival has been under threat from a goldrush that has attracted
hundreds of colonists onto their territories. This trilogy of books
traces the ways in which the Arakmbut overcome the dangers that
surround them: their mythology and cultural strength; their social
flexibility; and their capacity to incorporate non-indigenous
concepts and activities into their defence strategies. Each area is
punctuated by the constant presence of the invisible spirit, which
provides a seamless theme connecting the books to each other. The
death of a shaman in 1980 had an enormous spiritual and political
consequences for one of the Arakmbut communities, resulting in a
shift in its social organization from comparative hierarchy to a
more egalitarian system. The author uses this case as an
illustration to challenge the idea that indigenous peoples live in
fossilized, static worlds. He shows that political activities in
conjunction with shamanic communication with the spirit world
provide the impetus and context for change. Buy all three volumes
for 20% discount
..". splendid and innovative ethnography ... highly topical, well
written, intellectually highly interesting, and often avant-garde
... sophisticated and honest discussions ..." . Joanna Overing,
London School of Economics The Arakmbut are an indigenous people
who live in the Madre de Dios region of thesoutheastern Peruvian
rain forest. Since their first encounters with missionaries in the
1950s, they have shown resilience and a determination to affirm
their identity in the face of many difficulties. During the last
fifteen years, Arakmbut survival has been under threat from a
goldrush that has attracted hundreds of colonists onto their
territories. This trilogy of books traces the ways in which the
Arakmbut overcome the dangers that surround them: their mythology
and cultural strength; their social flexibility; and their capacity
to incorporate non-indigenous concepts and activities into their
defence strategies. Each area is punctuated by the constant
presence of the invisible spirit, which provides a seamless theme
connecting the books to each other. Following the Arakmbuts'
recommendation, the author uses their three greatest myths to
introduce social, cultural and historical aspects of their lives.
He ends with a discussion of the relationship between myth and
history showing how the Arakmbut recreate their myths at the
dramatic moments of their history.
First impressions are never what they seem. Rodeo cowboy Rafe
Carrera has been on his own for a long time. Can a surprise
inheritance and a software guru help him learn the true meaning of
family? Rafe Carrera hasn't seen his Uncle Mack since he was a kid,
so when he inherits his ranch, it throws him like a bucking horse.
He's been on his own for a long time. Now suddenly everyone wants
to be his friend… or at least get friendly enough to have a
chance in buying the ranch. Russell Banion's family may own a
mega-ranch in Telluride, but Russell made his own way developing
software. He misses his friend Mack, and purchasing the ranch will
help him preserve Mack's legacy—and protect his own interests.
It's a win-win. Besides, spending time with Rafe, trying to soften
him up, isn't exactly a hardship. Soon Russell realizes he'll be
more upset if Rafe does decide to leave. But Rafe isn't sure he
wants to sell. To others in the valley, his land is worth more than
just dollars and cents, and they'll do anything to get it. With
Russell's support, Rafe will have to decide if some things—like
real friendship, neighborliness, and even love—mean more than
money.
..". splendid and innovative ethnography ... highly topical, well
written, intellectually highly interesting, and often avant-garde
... sophisticated and honest discussions ..." . Joanna Overing,
London School of Economics The Arakmbut are an indigenous people
who live in the Madre de Dios region of thesoutheastern Peruvian
rain forest. Since their first encounters with missionaries in the
1950s, they have shown resilience and a determination to affirm
their identity in the face of many difficulties. During the last
fifteen years, Arakmbut survival has been under threat from a
goldrush that has attracted hundreds of colonists onto their
territories. This trilogy of books traces the ways in which the
Arakmbut overcome the dangers that surround them: their mythology
and cultural strength; their social flexibility; and their capacity
to incorporate non-indigenous concepts and activities into their
defence strategies. Each area is punctuated by the constant
presence of the invisible spirit, which provides a seamless theme
connecting the books to each other. Following the Arakmbuts'
recommendation, the author uses their three greatest myths to
introduce social, cultural and historical aspects of their lives.
He ends with a discussion of the relationship between myth and
history showing how the Arakmbut recreate their myths at the
dramatic moments of their history."
The Arakmbut are an indigenous people who live in the Madre de Dios
region of the southeastern Peruvian rain forest. Since their first
encounters with missionaries in the 1950s,they have shown
resilience and a determination to affirm their identity in the face
of many difficulties. During the last fifteen years, Arakmbut
survival has been under threat from a goldrush that has attracted
hundreds of colonists onto their territories. This trilogy of books
traces the ways in which the Arakmbut overcome the dangers that
surround them: their mythology and cultural strength; their social
flexibility; and their capacity to incorporate non-indigenous
concepts and activities into their defence strategies. Each area is
punctuated by the constant presence of the invisible spirit, which
provides a seamless theme connecting the books to each other. The
death of a shaman in 1980 had an enormous spiritual and political
consequences for one of the Arakmbut communities, resulting in a
shift in its social organization from comparative hierarchy to a
more egalitarian system. The author uses this case as an
illustration to challenge the idea that indigenous peoples live in
fossilized, static worlds. He shows that political activities in
conjunction with shamanic communication with the spirit world
provide the impetus and context for change. Buy all three volumes
for 20% discount
The Arakmbut are an indigenous people who live in the Madre de Dios
region of the southeastern Peruvian rain forest. Since their first
encounters with missionaries in the 1950s, they have shown
resilience and a determination to affirm their identity in the face
of many difficulties. During the last fifteen years, Arakmbut
survival has been under threat from a goldrush that has attracted
hundreds of colonists onto their territories. This trilogy of books
traces the ways in which the Arakmbut overcome the dangers that
surround them: their mythology and cultural strength; their social
flexibility; and their capacity to incorporate non-indigenous
concepts and activities into their defence strategies. Each area is
punctuated by the constant presence of the invisible spirit, which
provides a seamless theme connecting the books to eachother. Over a
period of about two decades the indigenous movement has grown into
an international force, making a marked impact on the United
Nations and the International Labor Organization. In this volume,
the author looks at the growing consciousness among the Arakmbut
who are increasingly demanding that their rights to their
territories and resources should be respected in tandem with the
growing development of indigenous rights internationally. However,
the author points to a significant difference of perception:
whereas non-indigenous human-rights legislation receives its
legitimacy by judicial means, the Arakmbut find their legal system
legitimized through the spirit world. The invisibility of this
world makes it appear non-existent to non-indigenous observers.
However, to overlook its importance prevents outsiders from
understanding and appreciating its significance in the Arakmbut
struggle for survival. Buy all three volumes for 20% discount
The Arakmbut are an indigenous people who live in the Madre de Dios
region of the southeastern Peruvian rain forest. Since their first
encounters with missionaries in the 1950s, they have shown
resilience and a determination to affirm their identity in the face
of many difficulties. During the last fifteen years, Arakmbut
survival has been under threat from a goldrush that has attracted
hundreds of colonists onto their territories. This trilogy of books
traces the ways in which the Arakmbut overcome the dangers that
surround them: their mythology and cultural strength; their social
flexibility; and their capacity to incorporate non-indigenous
concepts and activities into their defence strategies. Each area is
punctuated by the constant presence of the invisible spirit, which
provides a seamless theme connecting the books to eachother. Over a
period of about two decades the indigenous movement has grown into
an international force, making a marked impact on the United
Nations and the International Labor Organization. In this volume,
the author looks at the growing consciousness among the Arakmbut
who are increasingly demanding that their rights to their
territories and resources should be respected in tandem with the
growing development of indigenous rights internationally. However,
the author points to a significant difference of perception:
whereas non-indigenous human-rights legislation receives its
legitimacy by judicial means, the Arakmbut find their legal system
legitimized through the spirit world. The invisibility of this
world makes it appear non-existent to non-indigenous observers.
However, to overlook its importance prevents outsiders from
understanding and appreciating its significance in the Arakmbut
struggle for survival. Buy all three volumes for 20% discount
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Fire and Ermine
Andrew Grey
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R378
Discovery Miles 3 780
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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When Prince Reynard escapes his gilded cage, he runs as fast as he
can in search of a taste of freedom. Predictably, he gets pulled
over. State Trooper Fisher Bronson doesn’t know the handsome
stranger in the rental car, but he does know the guy was driving
way too fast. Still, Fisher takes to protect and serve seriously,
so he helps Reynard find a hotel for the night. Then the hotel
catches fire. Apparently Reynard hasn’t covered his tracks as
well as he thought. But is it paparazzi on his tail, or someone
much more deadly? Either way, when Fisher offers him a room for the
night, he’s grateful for the refuge. Reynard is generous and
kind, but Fisher knows he’s hiding something. Finally Reynard
confesses the truth: as prince of Veronia, his life is structured
and ordered for him, but as Reynard, in Carlisle with Fisher, he
has the freedom to become a person he actually likes. To Reynard's
surprise, Fisher likes him back—not for his title, but for the
man he is. But duty, family expectations, and whoever is after
Reynard could spell the end of their relationship before they get
past once upon a traffic stop.
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Fire and Ermine
Andrew Grey
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R445
R278
Discovery Miles 2 780
Save R167 (38%)
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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When Prince Reynard escapes his gilded cage, he runs as fast as he
can in search of a taste of freedom. Predictably, he gets pulled
over. State Trooper Fisher Bronson doesn’t know the handsome
stranger in the rental car, but he does know the guy was driving
way too fast. Still, Fisher takes to protect and serve seriously,
so he helps Reynard find a hotel for the night. Then the hotel
catches fire. Apparently Reynard hasn’t covered his tracks as
well as he thought. But is it paparazzi on his tail, or someone
much more deadly? Either way, when Fisher offers him a room for the
night, he’s grateful for the refuge. Reynard is generous and
kind, but Fisher knows he’s hiding something. Finally Reynard
confesses the truth: as prince of Veronia, his life is structured
and ordered for him, but as Reynard, in Carlisle with Fisher, he
has the freedom to become a person he actually likes. To Reynard's
surprise, Fisher likes him back—not for his title, but for the
man he is. But duty, family expectations, and whoever is after
Reynard could spell the end of their relationship before they get
past once upon a traffic stop.
Florist to the stars Vin Robbins is in high demand in LA, but he
hates working for someone else. When he returns to his Pennsylvania
home to help his widowed father, he finds an opportunity he never
expected with his first love, but learns that someone’s been
taking advantage of the unused family greenhouse. Casey Lombard
wasted too much of his life denying who he is and what he wants,
but he won’t do that any longer. His biggest regret is letting
Vin go, so running into Vin again when he gets called to
investigate who planted pot on Vin’s family’s property sends
him reeling. Vin ignites feelings Casey thought long dead. But
Casey has a daughter, and Vin is only home for a visit. Surely the
bright lights of Hollywood will call him back to the City of
Angels, so how can Vin and Casey build the life they both wish they
had?
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