Celebrating Tina, Blackard Sara

Название: Arabic in Context: Celebrating 400 years of Arabic at Leiden University.
ISBN: 9004343032 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789004343030
Издательство: Brill
Цена: 175330.00 T
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Описание: The writing of Arabic’s linguistic history is by definition an interdisciplinary effort, the result of collaboration between historical linguists, epigraphists, dialectologists, and historians. The present volume seeks to catalyse a dialogue between scholars in various fields who are interested in Arabic’s past and to illustrate how much there is to be gained by looking beyond the traditional sources and methods. It contains 15 innovative studies ranging from pre-Islamic epigraphy to the modern spoken dialect, and from comparative Semitics to Middle Arabic. The combination of these perspectives hopes to stand as an important methodological intervention, encouraging a shift in the way Arabic’s linguistic history is written.

Автор: Rennert Rick
Название: The open book: celebrating 40 years of america`s grand slam [with dvd]
ISBN: 1600781578 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781600781575
Издательство: Gazelle Book Services
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Цена: 44260.00 T
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Описание: Each year, the US Open brings down the curtain on the Grand Slam Tennis season with its unique blend of sports, celebrity, and entertainment, providing fans the world over with a showcase for the very best of tennis. This book is a celebration of the sport and spectacle of the US open.

Автор: Blackard Sara
Название: Celebrating Tina: An Inspirational Holiday Romantic Suspense
ISBN: 195430112X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781954301122
Издательство: Неизвестно
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Цена: 13790.00 T
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A K-9 handler determined to prove she belongs. A detective with an unwavering plan. Can they overcome their painful pasts and accept the gift of love?

Tina West has spent her life feeling like she stood on the outside, but since taking a job at Stryker Security, life seems to be turning for the better.

Tina never imagined when she took a job as a nanny she'd end up training for search and rescue. Yet, when her boss shows up with a retired military dog and the opportunity to train with him, Tina snatches up the chance to help those who are lost. If she saves enough people, maybe she could find meaning in a life that left her with nothing but a bruised heart and a tarnished picture of family. As holiday festivities loom before her, she wonders if she'll ever shuck the regrets that haunt her dreams and keep her from connecting with others.

Milo Bishop's every move has been to take care of his mom and younger brother.

Since his father's murder, Milo has worked hard to make sure his mom and brother were provided for. He joined the police force straight out of high school, took night classes so he could move up to investigator, and put his life on hold until his brother graduated from college. But when he is rescued on Thanksgiving Day by Tina West, his well-laid plans take a sharp detour.

When a series of kidnappings threaten to ruin the holidays, can Tina and Milo put aside their doubts and find the abducted children before it's too late?

Can Tina trust her instincts when they're put to the test or will children being harmed hit too close to her past for her to deal with?

Will Milo put his desires above his family's needs when a chance at love catches him by surprise?

If you like nail-biting adventure, fascinating characters, and engaging stories of triumph, you'll love Sara Blackard's riveting Christmas romantic suspense.

Автор: Shojai Amy
Название: Dog Life: Celebrating the History, Culture & Love of the Dog
ISBN: 1948366150 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781948366151
Издательство: Неизвестно
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Цена: 58170.00 T
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Filled with beautiful color photographs of these furry friends, this book reveals virtually everything needed to appreciate this joyous, lovable companion.

"No other animal has shared as much with humanity as Canis familiaris, the domestic dog. Indeed, for at least 32,000 years, this creature, but one paw-step away from the wolf, has willingly and happily traded freedom for an uncertain relationship with humankind." -From the Introduction.

Chapter One, "Evolutionary Dog," traces the domestic canine back to the Paleocene Era, then introduces its canid relatives. Sidebars highlight the fascinating evolutionary differences between wolves, modern wild dogs and other canid relatives. Dogs have been both revered and scorned throughout history. Egyptian law protected beloved dogs and worshiped a dog-headed god. But the dog's spiritual heyday came to a halt in the Middle Ages, when the Christian church declared dogs dirty and poisonous, due to rabies, and they were scorned and feared as werewolves and worse. Yet, in the seventeenth century, dog popularity rose again as European aristocracy celebrated and bred all sorts of specialty hunting dogs. The Renaissance brought dogs, including miniatures of hunting breeds, to all levels of society.

Chapter Two, "Cultured Canine," is a survey of artistic homage paid to the dog. From Homer's Odyssey to Dickens, Kipling, Jack London, and Dean Koontz, dogs have been featured as analogy, metaphor, and hero. From the Egyptians to Leonardo da Vinci and beyond, the dog has been featured in paintings and other media. Notable dog lovers include President Roosevelt who loved his Scottie dog Fala, and General Patton, who named his Bull Terrier "Willie" after William the Conqueror. Working dogs are discussed, from shepherds and hunters to Search and Rescue and service dogs.

Chapter Three, "Physical Dog," is a guide to understanding and caring for your dog. First, each of the dog's senses and physical attributes is described, to reveal how they see the world. Important care issues are discussed, such as whether you should get your "fixed," or his ears cropped, and what ailments your dog is likely to suffer from. You'll find information about dog behavior, tips for proper training, advice on when to vaccinate, and information about choosing and caring for puppies.

Dog Life closes with a "Gallery of Breeds," a parade of fascinating canine types in pictures, with brief descriptions of their unique personalities and special characteristics. Overflowing with endearing photographs and enlightening, entertaining text, Dog Life is sure to capture the fancy of dog lovers everywhere.

Автор: Giddins Gary
Название: Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
ISBN: 0816690413 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780816690411
Издательство: Marston Book Services
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Цена: 18470.00 T
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Описание: Celebrating Bird is the groundbreaking and award-winning account of the life and legend of Charlie Parker from renowned biographer and critic Gary Giddins. Fully revised and with a new introduction, it is a portrayal of a jazz virtuoso whose gargantuan talent was haunted by his excesses and a view into the ravishing art of one of jazz`s most remarkable figures.