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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "A powerful portrait of the
courageous women who fought against ignorance, misogyny, and racial
prejudice." -William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling
author of This Tender Land and Lightning Strike The new novel from
the New York Times bestselling author of The Book Woman of
Troublesome Creek! Bestselling historical fiction author Kim
Michele Richardson is back with the perfect book club read
following Honey Lovett, the daughter of the beloved Troublesome
book woman, who must fight for her own independence with the help
of the women who guide her and the books that set her free. In the
ruggedness of the beautiful Kentucky mountains, Honey Lovett has
always known that the old ways can make a hard life harder. As the
daughter of the famed blue-skinned, Troublesome Creek packhorse
librarian, Honey and her family have been hiding from the law all
her life. But when her mother and father are imprisoned, Honey
realizes she must fight to stay free, or risk being sent away for
good. Picking up her mother's old packhorse library route, Honey
begins to deliver books to the remote hollers of Appalachia. Honey
is looking to prove that she doesn't need anyone telling her how to
survive. But the route can be treacherous, and some folks aren't as
keen to let a woman pave her own way. If Honey wants to bring the
freedom books provide to the families who need it most, she's going
to have to fight for her place, and along the way, learn that the
extraordinary women who run the hills and hollers can make all the
difference in the world.
RECOMMENDED BY DOLLY PARTON IN PEOPLE MAGAZINE! A NEW YORK TIMES
BESTSELLER A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER A
PBS BOOK PICK The bestselling historical fiction novel from Kim
Michele Richardson, this is a novel following Cussy Mary, a
packhorse librarian and her quest to bring books to the Appalachian
community she loves, perfect for readers of William Kent Kreuger
and Lisa Wingate. The perfect addition to your next book club! The
hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for
everything-everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's
Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own
traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter. Cussy's not only a book
woman, however, she's also the last of her kind, her skin a shade
of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy's
family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any
whiff of trouble. If Cussy wants to bring the joy of books to the
hill folks, she's going to have to confront prejudice as old as the
Appalachias and suspicion as deep as the holler. Inspired by the
true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated
Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of
Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and
one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere-even back home.
Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Sourcebooks Landmark: The
Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict The Engineer's Wife by
Tracey Enerson Wood Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
Phenomena associated with the adhesion interaction of surfaces have
been a critical aspect of micro- and nanosystem development and
performance since the first MicroElectroMechanicalSystems(MEMS)
were fabricated. These phenomena are ubiquitous in nature and are
present in all systems, however MEMS devices are particularly
sensitive to their effects owing to their small size and limited
actuation force that can be generated. Extension of MEMS technology
concepts to the nanoscale and development of
NanoElectroMechanicalSystems(NEMS) will result in systems even more
strongly influenced by surface forces. The book is divided into
five parts as follows: Part 1: Understanding Through Continuum
Theory; Part 2: Computer Simulation of Interfaces; Part 3: Adhesion
and Friction Measurements; Part 4: Adhesion in Practical
Applications; and Part 5: Adhesion Mitigation Strategies. This
compilation constitutes the first book on this extremely important
topic in the burgeoning field of MEMS/NEMS. It is obvious from the
topics covered in this book that bountiful information is contained
here covering understanding of surface forces and adhesion as well
as novel ways to mitigate adhesion in MEMS/NEMS. This book should
be of great interest to anyone engaged in the wonderful and
fascinating field of MEMS/NEMS, as it captures the current R&D
activity.
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Liar's Bench (Paperback)
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The ultimate guide for using graphic novels in any middle school or
high school classroom, this book considers how the graphic novel
format can support critical thinking and help reach disciplinary
goals in history, English language arts, science, math, fine arts,
and other subjects. Using specific graphic novels as examples, this
book considers how to help students read, question, and write about
both fiction and non-fiction. Whether teachers are new to graphic
novels or have been working with them for years, this book will
help improve instruction. Chapters ell us how to teach with graphic
novels, focusing on how disciplinary literacy can inform graphic
novel instruction; how readers should consider text, image, and the
intersection of the two when reading a graphic novel; and how
graphic novels can encourage critical response and
interdisciplinary instruction. Throughout the book, the authors
illustrate important teaching concepts with examples from recent
graphic novels. Appendices offer recommendations of graphic novels
ideal for different disciplines. Teachers who are serious about
using graphic novels effectively in the classroom will find this
book invaluable.
Phenomena associated with the adhesion interaction of surfaces have
been a critical aspect of micro- and nanosystem development and
performance since the first MicroElectroMechanicalSystems(MEMS)
were fabricated. These phenomena are ubiquitous in nature and are
present in all systems, however MEMS devices are particularly
sensitive to their effects owing to their small size and limited
actuation force that can be generated. Extension of MEMS technology
concepts to the nanoscale and development of
NanoElectroMechanicalSystems(NEMS) will result in systems even more
strongly influenced by surface forces. The book is divided into
five parts as follows: Part 1: Understanding Through Continuum
Theory; Part 2: Computer Simulation of Interfaces; Part 3: Adhesion
and Friction Measurements; Part 4: Adhesion in Practical
Applications; and Part 5: Adhesion Mitigation Strategies. This
compilation constitutes the first book on this extremely important
topic in the burgeoning field of MEMS/NEMS. It is obvious from the
topics covered in this book that bountiful information is contained
here covering understanding of surface forces and adhesion as well
as novel ways to mitigate adhesion in MEMS/NEMS. This book should
be of great interest to anyone engaged in the wonderful and
fascinating field of MEMS/NEMS, as it captures the current R&D
activity.
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "A powerful portrait of the
courageous women who fought against ignorance, misogyny, and racial
prejudice." -William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling
author of This Tender Land and Lightning Strike The new novel from
the New York Times bestselling author of The Book Woman of
Troublesome Creek! Bestselling historical fiction author Kim
Michele Richardson is back with the perfect book club read
following Honey Lovett, the daughter of the beloved Troublesome
book woman, who must fight for her own independence with the help
of the women who guide her and the books that set her free. In the
ruggedness of the beautiful Kentucky mountains, Honey Lovett has
always known that the old ways can make a hard life harder. As the
daughter of the famed blue-skinned, Troublesome Creek packhorse
librarian, Honey and her family have been hiding from the law all
her life. But when her mother and father are imprisoned, Honey
realizes she must fight to stay free, or risk being sent away for
good. Picking up her mother's old packhorse library route, Honey
begins to deliver books to the remote hollers of Appalachia. Honey
is looking to prove that she doesn't need anyone telling her how to
survive. But the route can be treacherous, and some folks aren't as
keen to let a woman pave her own way. If Honey wants to bring the
freedom books provide to the families who need it most, she's going
to have to fight for her place, and along the way, learn that the
extraordinary women who run the hills and hollers can make all the
difference in the world. Praise for The Book Woman's Daughter: "In
Kim Michele Richardson's beautifully and authentically rendered The
Book Woman's Daughter she once again paints a stunning portrait of
the raw, somber beauty of Appalachia, the strong resolve of
remarkable women living in a world dominated by men, and the power
of books and sisterhood to prevail in the harshest circumstances. A
critical and profoundly important read for our time. Badassery
womanhood at its best!"-Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times bestselling
author of Water for Elephants "Fierce, beautiful and inspirational,
Kim Michele Richardson has created a powerful tale about brave
extraordinary heroines who are downright haunting and
unforgettable."-Abbott Kahler, New York Times bestselling author
(as Karen Abbott) of The Ghosts of Eden Park
From 1966 through 1981 the Peace Corps sent more than two thousand
volunteers to South Korea, to teach English and provide healthcare.
A small yet significant number of them returned to the United
States and entered academia, forming the core of a second wave of
Korean studies scholars. How did their experiences in an
impoverished nation still recovering from war influence their
intellectual orientation and choice of study—and Korean studies
itself? In this volume, former volunteers who became scholars of
the anthropology, history, and literature of Korea reflect on their
experiences during the period of military dictatorship, on gender
issues, and on how random assignments led to lifelong passion for
the country. Two scholars who were not volunteers assess how Peace
Corps service affected the development of Korean studies in the
United States. Kathleen Stephens, the former US ambassador to the
Republic of Korea and herself a former volunteer, contributes an
afterword.
RECOMMENDED BY DOLLY PARTON IN PEOPLE MAGAZINE! A NEW YORK TIMES
BESTSELLER A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER A
PBS BOOK PICK The bestselling historical fiction novel from Kim
Michele Richardson, this is a novel following Cussy Mary, a
packhorse librarian and her quest to bring books to the Appalachian
community she loves, perfect for readers of William Kent Kreuger
and Lisa Wingate. The perfect addition to your next book club! The
hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for
everything-everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's
Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own
traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter. Cussy's not only a book
woman, however, she's also the last of her kind, her skin a shade
of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy's
family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any
whiff of trouble. If Cussy wants to bring the joy of books to the
hill folks, she's going to have to confront prejudice as old as the
Appalachias and suspicion as deep as the holler. Inspired by the
true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated
Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of
Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and
one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere-even back home.
Look for The Book Woman's Daughter, the new novel from Kim Michele
Richardson, out now! Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from
Sourcebooks Landmark: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie
Benedict The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood Sold on a
Monday by Kristina McMorris
North Korea is perilously close to developing strategic nuclear
weapons capable of hitting the United States and its East Asian
allies. Since their first nuclear test in 2006, North Korea has
struggled to perfect the required delivery systems. Kim Jong-un's
regime now appears to be close, however. Sung Chull Kim, Michael D.
Cohen, and the volume contributors contend that the time to prevent
North Korea from achieving this capability is virtually over;
scholars and policymakers must turn their attention to how to deter
a nuclear North Korea. The United States, South Korea, and Japan
must also come to terms with the fact that North Korea will be able
to deter them with its nuclear arsenal. How will the erratic Kim
Jong-un behave when North Korea develops the capability to hit
medium- and long-range targets with nuclear weapons? How will and
should the United States, South Korea, Japan, and China respond,
and what will this mean for regional stability in the short term
and long term? The international group of authors in this volume
address these questions and offer a timely analysis of the
consequences of an operational North Korean nuclear capability for
international security.
The deregulation of developed countries' financial markets, the
reshaping of the traditional boundaries of commercial and
investment banking activities, and the development of banking
systems in emerging markets in recent times has seen an evolution
of the roles performed by banks. This volume publishes original
papers that examine the issues concerning challenges and
opportunities for international banks in the rapidly changing
global environment. It looks at financial markets and banking,
examines the role of banks and lawyers in the global financial
crisis, explores post-crisis financial regulation and highlights
determinants of international banking. Truly international in
coverage, specific articles focus on: bank fragility and the
financial crisis with evidence from the U.S. dual banking system;
Asia-Pacific perspectives on the financial crisis 2007-2009;
bankers and scapegoats; lawyers and the meltdown; perspectives from
the developing world on reforming international standards for bank
capital requirements; Australian regulators and bank risk managers;
the effects of underwriting practices on loan losses; and
comparisons of banking efficiency in Europe.
The ultimate guide for using graphic novels in any middle school or
high school classroom, this book considers how the graphic novel
format can support critical thinking and help reach disciplinary
goals in history, English language arts, science, math, fine arts,
and other subjects. Using specific graphic novels as examples, this
book considers how to help students read, question, and write about
both fiction and non-fiction. Whether teachers are new to graphic
novels or have been working with them for years, this book will
help improve instruction. Chapters ell us how to teach with graphic
novels, focusing on how disciplinary literacy can inform graphic
novel instruction; how readers should consider text, image, and the
intersection of the two when reading a graphic novel; and how
graphic novels can encourage critical response and
interdisciplinary instruction. Throughout the book, the authors
illustrate important teaching concepts with examples from recent
graphic novels. Appendices offer recommendations of graphic novels
ideal for different disciplines. Teachers who are serious about
using graphic novels effectively in the classroom will find this
book invaluable.
After making an astounding discovery in the ruins of an old
monastery, the heroes of the town of Willowshore return home to
face the coming of winter. As unusually powerful storms, an
increased number of hauntings, and other strange supernatural
events continue to build in town, it becomes apparent that the
troubles facing Willowshore are far greater than originally
thought. But now, at last, the heroes know what they can do about
it. The source of their home town's troubles lie beyond, in other
realities and dimensions, but the truths the heroes are destined to
learn there will shock them to the core! “No Breath to Cry” is
a Pathfinder adventure for four 7th-level characters. This
adventure continues the Season of Ghosts Adventure Path, a
four-part monthly campaign in which a band of adventurers must
protect their hometown from supernatural peril. This adventure also
includes articles about the sinister fiends known as nindorus and
the exploration of other realities, new magic items, rituals, and
strange supernatural powers to discover, and a mix of brand new
monsters to threaten your PCs. Each monthly full-color softcover
Pathfinder Adventure Path volume contains an in-depth adventure
scenario, stats for several new monsters, and support articles
meant to give Game Masters additional material to expand their
campaign.
From 1966 through 1981 the Peace Corps sent more than two thousand
volunteers to South Korea, to teach English and provide healthcare.
A small yet significant number of them returned to the United
States and entered academia, forming the core of a second wave of
Korean studies scholars. How did their experiences in an
impoverished nation still recovering from war influence their
intellectual orientation and choice of study-and Korean studies
itself? In this volume, former volunteers who became scholars of
the anthropology, history, and literature of Korea reflect on their
experiences during the period of military dictatorship, on gender
issues, and on how random assignments led to lifelong passion for
the country. Two scholars who were not volunteers assess how Peace
Corps service affected the development of Korean studies in the
United States. Kathleen Stephens, the former US ambassador to the
Republic of Korea and herself a former volunteer, contributes an
afterword.
North Korea is perilously close to developing strategic nuclear
weapons capable of hitting the United States and its East Asian
allies. Since their first nuclear test in 2006, North Korea has
struggled to perfect the required delivery systems. Kim Jong-un's
regime now appears to be close, however. Sung Chull Kim, Michael D.
Cohen, and the volume contributors contend that the time to prevent
North Korea from achieving this capability is virtually over;
scholars and policymakers must turn their attention to how to deter
a nuclear North Korea. The United States, South Korea, and Japan
must also come to terms with the fact that North Korea will be able
to deter them with its nuclear arsenal. How will the erratic Kim
Jong-un behave when North Korea develops the capability to hit
medium- and long-range targets with nuclear weapons? How will and
should the United States, South Korea, Japan, and China respond,
and what will this mean for regional stability in the short term
and long term? The international group of authors in this volume
address these questions and offer a timely analysis of the
consequences of an operational North Korean nuclear capability for
international security.
The present volume describes the general properties of the thorium
atom and ions, the thermodynamics of its compounds and solutions,
the behavior of solutions and solid com pounds under the influence
of its own radiation as well as an external radiation field, and
spectroscopic data in great detail. The different chapters are of
special interest to scientists who work in these fields, and also
in the corresponding fields of other elements. In some special
fields there exists a detailed knowledge of this radioelement
whereas in other fields, such as M6Bbauer spectra, lower oxidation
states, or radiation stability, there are large gaps. Due to the
fact that the significance 23 of thorium as a breeder fuel ( 2"fh
to be converted to fissile 233U after thermal neutron capture) has
decreased within the last decade, the behavior of thorium is not as
yet so thoroughly investigated as the heavier radioactive element
uranium. Many of these data, however, are not only of academic
interest, e.g., the knowledge of atomic spectra is needed for some
analytical methods, especially in the trace concentration region.
Due to the noble gaS-like electronic configuration of the
tetravalent ion, there are no absorption bands in the visible
region so that in general spectra and data are very scarce. This
volume is a very detailed and critically reviewed compilation,
written by experts from the Federal Republic of Germany, Belgium,
and the United States.
The books in The Path to Self-Mastery series present a set of
mystical and practical initiations designed to raise your
consciousness and unlock your creative potential. Each book
presents the initiations of one of the seven spiritual rays.
Everything in the material universe is created from the energies of
the seven rays. The way to increase your creative powers and
manifest the life you want is to master the creative energies of
these rays. This book presents the seven initiations of the Second
Ray of wisdom and illumination. Each teaching is accompanied by a
practical exercise designed to help you invoke and direct the
creative energies of the Second Ray. This helps you integrate the
lesson, shift your consciousness and manifest practical changes in
your life. Master Lanto will teach you: How to stop using wisdom as
a weapon How to avoid becoming imprisoned by wisdom How to love
wisely How to overcome the quest for ultimate wisdom How to heal
yourself by giving up false wisdom How to find peace beyond value
judgments How to be free in expressing your inner wisdom
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