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Chaucer
4.5
29
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8.23
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Peter Ackroyd (Author)
[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "History & Criticism" ]
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Hardcover – Import, January 1, 2004
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Books
Notes from a Kidwatcher
5
1
[ "Contains 23 selected articles by this influential writer, researcher, educator, and speaker. They're grouped around six major themes inherent in teacher education: culture and community; miscue analysis, reading strategies and comprehension; print awareness and the roots of literacy; the writing process; kidwatching; and whole language theory. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or." ]
[ "About the Author", "SANDRA WILDE, Ph.D., is widely recognized for her expertise in developmental spelling and her advocacy of holistic approaches to spelling and phonics. She is Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University in Oregon. She is best known for her work in invented spelling, phonics and miscue analysis. She specializes in showing teachers how kids' invented spellings and miscues can help us work with them in more sophisticated and learner-centered ways. Looking at what kids do as they read and write is at the heart of Sandra's presentations and workshops. She can do lively keynote presentations that highlight the interesting things that we can learn by paying close attention to students' invented spellings and miscues, as well as workshops of varying lengths that focus on student-centered teaching of spelling and phonics. She has recently begun offering workshops that focus on understanding students' miscues as a guide to appropriate instruction, p" ]
3.52
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Sandra Wilde (Editor)
[ "Books", "Reference", "Words, Language & Grammar" ]
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0435088688
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First Edition
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Books
Service: A Navy SEAL at War
4.7
3,421
[ "Marcus Luttrell, author of the #1 bestseller", "Lone Survivor", ", share war stories about true American heroism from himself and other soldiers who bravely fought alongside him.", "Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell returned from his star-crossed mission in Afghanistan with his bones shattered and his heart broken. So many had given their lives to save him -- and he would have readily done the same for them. As he recuperated, he wondered why he and others, from America's founding to today, had been willing to sacrifice everything-including themselves-for the sake of family, nation, and freedom. In", "Service", ", we follow Marcus Luttrell to Iraq, where he returns to the battlefield as a member of SEAL Team 5 to help take on the most dangerous city in the world: Ramadi, the capital of war-torn Al Anbar Province. There, in six months of high-intensity urban combat, he would be part of what has been called the greatest victory in the history of U.S. Special Operations forces. We also return to Afghanistan and Operation Redwing, where Luttrell offers powerful new details about his miraculous rescue. Throughout, he reflects on what it really means to take on a higher calling, about the men he's seen lose their lives for their country, and the legacy of those who came and bled before. A thrilling war story,", "Service", "is also a profoundly moving tribute to the warrior brotherhood, to the belief that nobody goes it alone, and no one will be left behind." ]
[ "Review", "Praise for SERVICE\"An action-packed...reflective saga of contemporary military service.\"―", "Kirkus Reviews", "\"Marcus Luttrell, with James D. Hornfischer, has written another emotional story that the reader will not want to put down.\"―", "American Thinker", "About the Author", "Marcus Luttrell", "became a combat-trained Navy SEAL in 2002 and served in many dangerous Special Operations assignments around the world. He is the author of the", "New York Times", "bestseller", "Lone Survivor", ", and is a popular corporate and organizational speaker. He lives near Houston, Texas. James D. Hornfischer is the author of four bestselling books on the U.S. Navy in World War II,", "The Fleet at Flood", "Tide", ",", "Neptune's", "Inferno, Ship of Ghosts,", "and", "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors,", "winner of the Samuel Eliot Morison Award. He lives in Austin, Texas." ]
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Marcus Luttrell (Author), James D. Hornfischer
[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs", "Leaders & Notable People" ]
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Hardcover – May 8, 2012
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Books
Monstrous Stories #4: The Day the Mice Stood Still
4.4
40
[ "Funny, light-hearted monster stories that are perfect for young readers, brought to us by the esteemed Dr. Roach.Jilly can't believe what she's seeing when she wakes up one seemingly normal morning. All the mice in her small town of Buffalo Bottom have gone strangely still. What could make a town full of rodents suddenly freeze up?Things only get weirder, though, when the town is suddenly visited by a flying saucer--full of talking cats! These friendly felines say they come in peace, to help rid Buffalo Bottom of its mouse problem. But when the town's cows start disappearing mysteriously, Jilly suspects the visitors may be up to no good. Now she just has to prove it." ]
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7.43
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Dr. Roach (Author)
[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Science Fiction & Fantasy" ]
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Paperback – October 29, 2013
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Parker & Knight
4.5
381
[ "From REMINGTON KANE, the author of The Taken! & Tanner SeriesPARKER & KNIGHT", "When beautiful, nineteen-year-old Tiffany Grace is found murdered inside the house next door, Detectives Rick Parker and Joanna Knight are brought in to investigate.What they find is a tangled web of love, lies and infidelity between the homeowners, Alex and Mandy Kent, and their young neighbors, murder victim, Tiffany Grace, and her handsome brother, Steve.As Parker wades through the Kents' marital woes, he also has to deal with his own, as his marriage comes to a close.Did Alex Kent kill Tiffany, a young woman he lusted for deeply? Or did Mandy Kent kill her, to keep her from her husband? The truth is more twisted than Parker and Knight could have imagined." ]
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Remington Kane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
[ "Books", "Mystery, Thriller & Suspense", "Thrillers & Suspense" ]
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Kindle Edition
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Books
Writings from a Black Woman Living in the Land of the "Free": Strength, Power, Resilience
5
5
[ "Take a step into the modern perspective of a young black woman living in America. Tori Ruff explores the injustices and pain endured by the African American community for centuries. Through a series of writings, she speaks on topics including police brutality, racism, and discrimination. 'Writings from a Black Woman Living in the Land of the Free' takes readers on a journey of empathy and a sense of empowerment." ]
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4.05
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Tori Ruff (Author), Juwan Nicholson (Editor), TBrown Media (Photographer)
[ "Books", "Arts & Photography", "History & Criticism" ]
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Paperback – December 30, 2021
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Books
Child Development: A Practitioner's Guide:2nd (Second) edition
5
2
[ "Child Development, Second EditionDouglas Davies" ]
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10.68
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aa (Author)
[ "Books", "Parenting & Relationships", "Parenting" ]
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Hardcover – January 1, 1994
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Books
Make: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery
4.7
1,366
[ "\"This is teaching at its best!\"", "Hans Camenzind, inventor of the 555 timer (the world's most successful integrated circuit).", "\"A fabulous book: well written, well paced, fun, and informative. I also love the sense of humor. It's very good at disarming the fear. And it's", "gorgeous", ". I'll be recommending this book highly.\"", "Tom Igoe, author of", "Physical Computing", "and", "Making Things Talk.", "A \"magnificent and rewarding book. ... Every step of this structured instruction is expertly illustrated with photos and crisp diagrams. . . . This really is the best way to learn.\"", "Kevin Kelly, in", "Cool Tools", ".The first edition of", "Make: Electronics", "established a new benchmark for introductory texts. This second edition enhances that learning experience. Using full color on every page, hundreds of photographs and diagrams convey concepts with unmatched clarity.Platt uses a hands on approach throughout. You learn by building your own simple circuits.You begin by blowing a fuse or burning out an LED to demonstrate voltage, amperage, and electrical resistance. As it says on the cover, \"Burn things out, mess things up that's how you learn!\"The hands on approach continues with basic switching circuits. You can cut open the sealed case of a relay to see exactly what goes on inside.Unique 3D diagrams illustrate components as they are plugged into a solderless breadboard. A simple circuit reveals how a capacitor stores and releases electricity. While", "Make: Electronics", "minimizes the amount of theory that you need, it does show you how to figure out Ohm's Law and do the simple math to calculate the time constant of a capacitor.A buying guide shows basic tools ranging from pliers to a low cost multimeter. Components such as transistors and capacitors are shown in color photographs so that you will quickly recognize them.A simple \"finger test\" demonstrates how transistors switch or amplify current. The book then shows functional circuits that you can build to create light and sound, leading to a plan for a simple intrusion alarm.Platt includes three chapters explaining how to solder wires and build a permanent circuit. However, the skill of soldering is not essential for other projects in the book.You learn all about integrated circuit chips: how they work, what they do, how they are identified, and where you can buy them. Build your own oscillator and one shot circuits, and learn how to chain timer chips together.A simple circuit can test the speed of your reflexes. Other circuits include a combination lock for a computer, or a game in which players compete to be the first to press a button. There is a novel, simplified circuit to build electronic dice.", "Make: Electronics", "includes advice about setting up your work area, storing parts, and buying additional tools, if you decide to venture further into the field.The final section of the book explains inductance and the components that make use of it, such as loudspeakers and a simple AM radio. Finally, three chapters explain microcontrollers, with projects that can use an Arduino.A shopping guide will minimize your investment in parts for the projects. Alternatively, kits from independent vendors contain exactly the parts that you need.", "Ideal for Beginners", "This book assumes that you have no prior knowledge. It explains each concept in meticulous detail, and is friendly, patient, and fun. Positive reader feedback has been received from people ranging in age from 8 to 84. More than 200,000 copies have been sold. If you only buy one book about electronics, this should be the one." ]
[ "From the Author", "Make: Electronics", "is the book that I wish I had owned when I was a young teenager, struggling to learn the basics of electricity and electronics. My goal is to give readers today an easier learning experience than the one I had to go through. And I want it to be fun.", "About the Author", "Charles Platt is a Contributing Editor and regular columnist for Make magazine, where he writes about electronics. He is the author of the highly successful introductory hands-on book, Make:Electronics, and is writing a sequel to that book in addition to volumes 2 and 3 of the Encyclopedia of Electronic Components. Platt was a Senior Writer for Wired magazine, and has written various computer books. As a prototype designer, he created semi-automated rapid cooling devices with medical applications, and air-deployable equipment for first responders. He was the sole author of four mathematical-graphics software packages, and has been fascinated by electronics since he put together a telephone answering machine from a tape recorder and military-surplus relays at age 15. He lives in a Northern Arizona wilderness area, where he has his own workshop for prototype fabrication and projects that he writes about for Make magazine." ]
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Charles Platt (Author)
[ "Books", "Engineering & Transportation", "Engineering" ]
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2nd Edition
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Books
Reunion: The Children of Lauderdale Park
4.9
12
[ "1940-Sadie, Jacob, Seth, and Hattie Lauderdale spend the afternoon playing hide-and-seek in the hot August sun.That night, a storm moves in. A storm unlike any other the family has ever witnessed. A storm that releases abundant lightning, and sets the house on fire.A storm that takes lives.Now, seventy-four years later, a park is built on the property in commemoration of the lost souls. A playground is placed on the site where the house once stood. Something that will bring laughter and happiness.But something’s not right with the park. Someone is there when no one is there. The shadows of the past begin to emerge . . .Although they died many years ago, the children still want to play.And at Lauderdale Park . . . they will." ]
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14.0
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Pol McShane (Author)
[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Genre Fiction" ]
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1694621731
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Paperback – September 25, 2019
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Books
Four Centuries of American Education
4.8
133
[ "For four centuries, religion, morality, and knowledge formed the core elements of American education, but in recent decades, a secularized approach to education has gained prominence. This title discusses the effects of both religious and secular philosophies and presents stories of early American heroes in the field of education." ]
[ "About the Author", "David Barton is the founder of WallBuilders, an organization dedicated to presenting America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious, and constitutional heritage. David is author of numerous best-selling works and a national award-winning historian who brings a fresh perspective to history." ]
6.99
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David Barton (Author)
[ "Books", "Education & Teaching", "Schools & Teaching" ]
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1932225323
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Paperback – November 8, 2004
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Books
Mining Engineers and the American West: The Lace-Boot Brigarde, 1849-1933
4.7
4
[ "Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for the University of Idaho Press", "Even though they were key figures in the development of western mining, mining engineers have received little attention until publication of Dr. Clark Spence's volume. At once a technological and social history, Dr. Spence examines the professional mining engineer in terms of his education, lifestyle, actual work, and impact on the environment beyond the Mississippi." ]
[ "Review", "This book is a treasure trove of tales about the early mining engineers and their experiences on the Western frontier. --Mining History News", "About the Author", "Dr. Spence is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign." ]
24.24
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Clark C. Spence (Author)
[ "Books", "History", "Americas" ]
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Paperback – January 1, 1993
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Books
Heart of Silk and Shadows: A Fae Fantasy Romance (Fae Isles)
4.4
481
[ "Stealing from a fae lord is a desperate plan…", "As a human servant at the Crimson Court, Allie knows better than to anger the fae. Cunning and politics are her tools of survival. But when an unwanted suitor threatens her younger sister, Allie can think of only one way to protect her family…Steal from the fae.Agenor, Lord Protector of the Fae Isles and right hand of the Mother herself, doesn’t expect anything to still surprise him after twelve centuries of life. Finding a taunting note from an anonymous thief in his wardrobe is enough to rouse his curiosity, though. Enough to do the unthinkable – write back.Then he finds out he’s been exchanging letters with a humble human. Worse, a human challenging him to his face.A simple bargain is supposed to teach her a lesson. But the harder he tries to put her in her place, the harder she defies him… Soon their game sparks an unexpected romance – but will even love be enough when their loyalties collide?", "Heart of Silk and Shadows", "is a prequel novel to the upcoming", "Fae Isles", "series. It can be read as a standalone, but the characters’ journey continues in the main series.", "Note", ": this adult fae romance contains a generous dose of smouldering glances, passionate longing, and midnight meetings of the illicit type. It is recommended for a mature audience." ]
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11.99
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Lisette Marshall (Author)
[ "Books", "Science Fiction & Fantasy", "Fantasy" ]
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Paperback – May 29, 2022
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Books
Girl Made of Glass
4.5
117
[ "If you think often about the past or battle with overthinking and self-esteem,", "girl made of glass", "is for you. This collection is about finding yourself, forgiving yourself, and loving yourself. It explores the many ways our past haunts us, but will leave you feeling hopeful about your future.", "girl made of glass", "is a poetry collection about how our past—past mistakes, relationships, and regrets—can linger into our future. Broken into four parts, this book is about finding, forgiving, and loving ourselves. The Nightmares explores our past and the moments that haunt us. The Mirror delves into insecurity and how we might haunt ourselves. The Shattering investigates relationships and how they can break us. The Enchantment delivers an uplifting conclusion of self-love and growth." ]
[ "Review", "“Reading this book was like reading my own journal. Inside of all of us there is a girl made of glass just wanting to be heard, and Shelby expresses those all-too-relatable feelings with grace and elegance.” —", "amanda lovelace,", "Author of", "unlock your storybook heart", "“The vulnerability in", "Girl Made of Glass", "shines through and the themes of self-love, self-esteem, image, and exploration of identity and confidence tie together in a relatable way.” —", "Amanda Linsmeier", ", author of", "Starlings", "“", "girl made of glass", "is a spectacular homage to the process of self-growth and the introspection it requires. Shelby has written a must-read for all who have ever felt like they are about to shatter.”  —", "Catarine Hancock", ", author of", "shades of lovers", "About the Author", "Shelby Leigh is an author who explores mental health, self-love, and healing through poetry. She wrote her third and newest collection,", "girl made of glass", ", to examine the past and how it can haunt our minds through overthinking. She writes her books with the goal of making others feel less alone and to empower her readers to love who they are. When Leigh isn’t writing, you can find her reading a good book, buying yellow decor, and/or probably eating chocolate." ]
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Shel Leigh (Author)
[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Poetry" ]
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Paperback – January 24, 2023
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The Old Man and the Pirate Princess
3.2
5
[ "Pirate Princess Saria learns a valuable lesson alongside her plucky pirate parrot, Poppy, when they go to Buccaneer Bob's and the unexpected happens. They are kidnapped by a ninja! If Saria and Poppy want to get out of this mess, they must learn not to judge others by their appearance but by the goodness in their hearts." ]
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Jessica Mathews (Author)
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Paperback – November 13, 2019
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Japanese Girls and Women
3.2
7
[ "Written during the Meiji Period, the pivotal period in the history of Modern Japan, its unique work offers a fascinating view of Japanese women and girls at the turn of the century. A the author writes in her preface \"While Japan as a whole has been closely studied, and while much and varied information has been gathered about the country and its people, one half of the population has been left entirely unnoticed, passed over with brief mention, or altogether misunderstood. It is of this neglected half that I have written, in the hope that the whole fabric of Japanese social life will be better comprehended when the women of the country, as so the homes that they make, are better known and understood.\" As the main Western writer in Japan at the time wrote, \"The whole question of the position of Japanese women -- in history, social life, education, employment's, authorship, art, marriage, concubinage, prostitution, benevolent labour, the ideals of literature, popular superstitions, etc. -- discloses such a wide and fascinating field of inquiry that I wonder no one has as yet entered it.\" This was taken from Griffin's important work", "The Mikado's Empire", "and this is the challenge that Alice Mabel Bacon took up and executed so brilliantly." ]
[ "About the Author", "Alice M. Bacon was a private American scholar and keen social observer who resided for many years in Japan. She was the first Western woman to live in a Japanese household." ]
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Bacon (Author), Alice M. Bacon (Author)
[ "Books", "History", "Asia" ]
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Hardcover – International Edition, November 15, 2000
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Books
Behavior Principles in Everyday Life
3.7
14
[ "The text provides a comprehensive review of the major principles of behavior in operand conditioning. Pavlovian conditioning, social learning theory, and cognitive behaviorism. The text's strength is its emphasis on understanding behavior principles and their applications through everyday, life examples rather than experiments." ]
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6.74
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John D. Baldwin (Author)
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3rd Edition
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Books
PQL 3 - Lola (Spanish Edition)
3.7
2
[ "Colección de lecturas graduadas de español lengua extranjera, para jóvenes y adultos (a partir de 16 años). Novelas policiacas. Nivel B1. Un nuevo caso para el detective Pepe Rey...." ]
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4.62
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Spanish Edition Lourdes Miquel López (Author), Neus Sans Baulenas (Author)
[ "Books", "Education & Teaching", "Schools & Teaching" ]
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Paperback – September 1, 1987
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A sermon, preached at the execution of Moses Paul, an Indian: who was executed at New-Haven, on the 2d of September, 1772, for the murder of Mr. Moses ... 1771 : preached at the desire of said Paul.
3.8
2
[ "Title: A sermon, preached at the execution of Moses Paul, an Indian : who was executed at New-Haven, on the 2d of September, 1772, for the murder of Mr. Moses Cook, late of Waterbury, on the 7th of December, 1771 : preached at the desire of said Paul.<br /><br />Author: Samson Occom<br /><br />Publisher: Gale, Sabin Americana <br /><br />Description: <br /><br />Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.<br /><br />Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.<br /><br />Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.<br /><br />++++<br />The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification:<br />++++<br /><br />SourceLibrary: Huntington Library<br /><br />DocumentID: SABCP00856100<br /><br />CollectionID: CTRG10267276-B<br /><br />PublicationDate: 17730101<br /><br />SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to America<br /><br />Notes: Biographical sketch of Moses Paul: p. [32]<br /><br />Collation: 22 p. ; cm<br /><br />" ]
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Samson Occom (Author)
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Books
Business Associations: Agency, Partnerships, LLCs, and Corporations- 2013 Statutes and Rules
4.5
6
[ "This statutory supplement includes statutes and rules relevant to all business entities. It is suitable for use with all textbooks and casebooks for such courses. It is includes all updates to the statutes and rules." ]
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23.95
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William Klein (Author), J. Ramseyer (Author), Stephen Bainbridge (Author)
[ "Books", "Law", "Business" ]
{"Publisher": "Foundation Press; 2013th edition (March 22, 2013)", "Language": "English", "Paperback": "355 pages", "ISBN 10": "1609303687", "ISBN 13": "978-1609303686", "Item Weight": "1.5 pounds", "Dimensions": "7 x 0.5 x 9.75 inches"}
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2013th Edition
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Inspector Imanishi Investigates (Soho Crime)
4
1,138
[ "In the wee hours of a 1960s Tokyo morning, a dead body is found under the rails of a train, and the victim's face is so badly damaged that police have a hard time figuring out the victim’s identity. Only two clues surface: an old man, overheard talking in a distinctive accent to a young man, and the word “kameda.” Inspector Imanishi leaves his beloved bonsai and his haiku and goes off to investigate—and runs up against a blank wall. Months pass in fruitless questioning, in following up leads, until the case is closed, unsolved.But Imanishi is dissatisfied, and a series of coincidences lead him back to the case. Why did a young woman scatter pieces of white paper out of the window of a train? Why did a bar girl leave for home right after Imanishi spoke to her? Why did an actor, on the verge of telling Imanishi something important, drop dead of a heart attack? What can a group of nouveau young artists possibly have to do with the murder of a quiet and “saintly” provincial old ex-policemen? Inspector Imanishi investigates." ]
[ "Review", "Praise for", "Inspector Imanishi Investigates", "\"A police procedural in the classic tradition of . . . P.D. James's Commander Dalgliesh.\"", "—", "The New York Times", "\"Patient, meticulous stories [that] offer an anatomy of a society as much as a picture of a crime.\"", "—The Economist", "\"A master crime writer.\"", "—Jan van de Wetering, author of", "Outsider in Amsterdam", "\"The most intricate web of detection . . . A tantalizing double unveiling act . . . Belongs on your shelf next to Christie and Simenon, P.D. James and Robert Van Gulik. A superb thriller.\"", "—", "Los Angeles Times", "\"An intriguing slice of the mores and habits of Japanese society . . . Seicho Matsumoto combines the prolific output of a Rex Stout with the literary qualities of Elmore Leonard.\"", "—", "San Francisco Chronicle", "From Publishers Weekly", "The corpse of an unknown provincial is discovered under the rails of a train in a Tokyo station, and Detective Imanishi is assigned to the case. \"Matsumoto is reputed to be Japan's leading mystery writer; this 1961 work is proof that he is a first-rate novelist,\" judged PW. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.", "--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.", "About the Author", "Native of Fukuoka Prefecture and prolific writer of socially oriented detective and mystery fiction, Matsumoto debuted as a writer after reaching the age of forty with the historically based", "Saigo Takamori Chits", ", 1950, and", "The Legend of the Kokura Diary", ", 1952. He then went on to establish his unique style of detective fiction with the works", "The Walls Have Eyes", ", 1957, and", "Points and Lines", ", 1958. Matsumoto made a name for himself as the writer of suspense novels that were accesible to all kinds of readership, but it was his historical novel", "The Ogura Diary Chronicles", "that earned him The 28th Akutagawa Prize, the Japanese equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. The popular Japanese TV show \"Black Leather Notebook\" was based on his novel of the same name, and several of his detective fiction works have been published in the US (SoHo Crime and Kodansha International).", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Read more" ]
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Seicho Matsumoto (Author), Beth Cary (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
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Books
Officially Dead
4.6
3
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20.0
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Quentin Reynolds (Author)
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{"Publisher": "Random House; 1st edition (January 1, 1945)", "Language": "English", "Item Weight": "12 ounces"}
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Hardcover – January 1, 1945
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Books
Dine In!
4.5
27
[ "This cookbook contains all of the recipes featured in Season 5 of the public television series; \"Nick Stellino's Family Kitchen\". There are helpful chef's tips, color photos of dishes demonstrated in the programs and photos capturing special moments from Nick's recent trip to Italy. The book is designed to stand propped open, making it easy to read the recipe while cooking. Also included is a 60-minute DVD featuring a compilation of wonderful recipes from the new season." ]
[ "About the Author", "Nick Stellino grew up in Palermo, on the island of Sicily, and moved the United States in 1975. His career has included the television series \"Cucina Amore\", and \"Nick Stellino's Family Kitchen\", plus two public television specials and seven cookbooks. Nick and his wife Nanci live in Los Angeles." ]
34.18
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Nick Stellino (Author)
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Spiral-bound – March 6, 2006
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Books
The Promise of Love (The Book of Love)
4.5
637
[ "Can The Book of Love bring together two hearts passing in the night?", "Juniper Farthingale is on her way to London for her debut season when she meets handsome Scottish general Augustus MacLauren by chance at an elegant coaching inn. The man is so obviously right for her. But how can she convince this big, brawny Scot they are meant for each other when she has known him for only a day? Will the Book of Love work its magic to help her convince Augustus to marry her before he rides off for Scotland and she never sees him again?Augustus MacLauren did not rise to the rank of general in the Royal Scots Greys and the Crown’s top continental European commander in the aftermath of Napoleon’s demise by making rash decisions. He is known for his deliberate, thoughtful nature and his tactical military brilliance. But he has fallen in love with June Farthingale within a mere hour of meeting her. Does he follow his heart, toss caution aside, and marry her?", "Or will he allow logic and reason to win out, because try as he might, leaving Juniper does not feel like the right thing to do.", "Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!", "The Book of Love", "Book 1 - The Look of LoveBook 2 - The Touch of LoveBook 3 - The Taste of LoveBook 3.5 - The Hope of Love - NovellaBook 4 - The Song of LoveBook 5 - The Scent of LoveBook 6 - The Kiss of LoveBook 7 - The Chance of LoveBook 8 - The Gift of LoveBook 9 - The Heart of LoveBook 10 - The Promise of Love" ]
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Meara Platt (Author)
[ "Books", "Romance", "Historical" ]
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Paperback – July 1, 2021
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Books
Statesmen of the Lost Cause
5
2
[ "Historical review of the leaders of the Confederate States of America" ]
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6.29
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Burton J. Hendrick (Author)
[ "Books", "History", "Americas" ]
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Hardcover – January 1, 1939
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A Monster Sandwich (The Story Box - Level 1 - Set B - for Emergent Readers) [Paperback]
3.8
5
[ "1998 The Story Box Level 1 Set B -- A Monster Sandwich (P) Story by Joy Cowley / Illustrations by Glenda Jones ***UPC# 799070741646 ***ISBN-13: 9780780274167 ***Pages: 8" ]
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11.2
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Joy Cowley (Author)
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Paperback – January 1, 1998
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Books
Sounds from the Heart: Learning to Listen to Girls
5
2
[ "Sounds from the Heart", "is about girls-their learning, their social dilemmas, their dreams, hopes, and fears-and one teacher's struggle to help them reach their full potential.", "Maureen Barbieri's book takes a careful, deliberate, and often disturbing look at the experiences of a group of adolescent girls as they are nudged into meaningful literacy. Drawing on the work of Nel Noddings, Carol Gilligan, Myra and David Sadker, as well as the theories of Donald Murray and Donald Graves, she asks tough questions about the role of literacy in girls' lives. Do we know what our girls are thinking? Do we make room for their questions in our classrooms? How can we support risk taking at a time when the need to feel safe, secure, and accepted seems uppermost in their minds?", "We hear about the obstacles Maureen faces, times when she stumbles along the way and contributes to the \"voice training\" that women so often inflict on girls. Because she recognizes in herself a desire to avoid conflict at all costs, Maureen must work hard to take on the specific needs of girls. Her students collaborate with her to become curriculum builders as they explore such loaded issues as duplicity, vengeance, and homophobia in their literature and especially in their writing and talking.", "Maureen invites readers to ask new questions about curriculum, evaluation, co-education, choice, risk, and conflict. In a final chapter, she examines the more common classroom situation- boys and girls together-and suggests innovative ways to ensure that girls' voices continue to be heard.", "Sounds from the Heart", "is essential reading for any teacher, administrator, or student concerned about the ways girls learn." ]
[ "About the Author", "MAUREEN BARBIERI has taught middle school in New Hampshire, Ohio, and South Carolina. Since coming to New York, she has been a staff developer in District 2 and a divisional head at Marymount, an all girls' independent school. In addition to frequent consulting, she now teaches literacy courses in the Department of Teaching and Learning at New York University's Steinhardt School of Education, where she co-directs the summer writing institute. Her book, Sounds from the Heart: Learning to Listen to Girls (Heinemann, 1995), received the James N. Britton Award for Inquiry with the English Language Arts from the National Council of Teachers of English as well as the International Educator's Award from the Delta Kappa Gamma Society." ]
6.42
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Maureen Barbieri (Author), Myra Sadker (Foreword)
[ "Books", "New, Used & Rental Textbooks", "Education" ]
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First Edition
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Books
Hunting Evil
4.2
634
[ "Hunting Evil: The dramatic true story of the Nazi war criminals who escaped and the hunt to bring them to justice [Paperback] Guy Walters" ]
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22.27
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[ "Books", "History", "World" ]
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Les Chiens De Paris
4.6
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Barna Conrad III (Author)
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Paperback – March 20, 1995
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Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer Fall 2017: Supplement to The Piano Book
5
3
[ "The latest supplement to the pianist's must-have reference", "The Piano Book", ", this comprehensive guide provides list prices for more than 3,000 currently manufactured acoustic and digital piano brands and models, as well as advice on how to estimate actual street prices to improve negotiations. Summarizing the essentials of", "The Piano Book", ", this new resource goes beyond the basics to offer extensive details on digital pianos and reveals all the information necessary to differentiate between a good deal and a great deal. The manual fully covers piano manufacturers, instrument models, prices, and current trends and conditions in the piano market." ]
[ "About the Author", "Larry Fine", "is the author of", "The Piano Book: Buying & Owning a New or Used Piano", ", for 30 years the standard consumer reference in the piano business. A Registered Piano Technician, Fine has been involved in the piano industry for more than 40 years. He lives in San Diego, California." ]
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Larry Fine (Author)
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Sugary Sweets (A Taste of Love Series)
4.4
119
[ "Zara James never expected to fall in love, leaving the hopeless romantic lifestyle to her friends. She also never imagined she’d be expecting a baby and married to the one guy she fought so hard to keep at arm’s length. Faced with life’s challenges of insecurities, pregnancy hormones, and the pressures of being a new wife in the burbs of Atlanta, Georgia, Zara tries to master them one cupcake at a time. Well, that is until her world is turned upside down by one accident that could change everything. Hatcher James knew his smart-mouthed wife was the only woman for him years ago. He just had to figure out the correct formula to make her fall in love with him. Putting together the perfect mixture of intimacy, spice, and frosting might just do the trick, and bring joy to both of their lives. As Hatcher tries to come up with the right ingredients, will all the hard work end in smoke or will they conquer life’s hurdles together, one tasty treat after another? Sugary Sweets continues the Taste of Love series as we join the gang for some comical scenes, life challenges, friendship, and most of all, love covered in sugar." ]
[ "Review", "\"An incredible book by an incredible author. It is full of sweetness, sass and heat that will have you craving more.\" Lisa @ LBM Book Blog", "\"An incredible book by an incredible author. It is full of sweetness, sass and heat that will have you craving more.\"", "Lisa @ LBM Book Blog", "\"I would say grab this Romantic Comedy if you like a light romance with some hilarity thrown in. This is definitely one that you can chuckle through and maybe even relate a time or two.\" Stephanie @ Stephanie Book Reports", "\"I would say grab this Romantic Comedy if you like a light romance with some hilarity thrown in. This is definitely one that you can chuckle through and maybe even relate a time or two.\"", "Stephanie @ Stephanie Book Reports", "\"Her original witty banter makes for brilliant well placed humor, and the emotions of the circle of friends are very realistic. Now I have added her to the list of authors trying to kill me with the way she teased me with the next book, but nonetheless, I'm HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDING Sugary Sweets!\" Jennifer @ The Power of Three Readers", "\"Her original witty banter makes for brilliant well placed humor, and the emotions of the circle of friends are very realistic. Now I have added her to the list of authors trying to kill me with the way she teased me with the next book, but nonetheless, I'm HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDING Sugary Sweets!\"", "Jennifer @ The Power of Three Readers", "\"The emotions of the friend are so realistic ,but that is the way this author writes and it's how she places her humor that gets you every time. I could tell you more about this great story ,but that would spoil it for you. I highly recommend that you read this story, you won't be disappointed.\" Bella's Blog", "\"The emotions of the friend are so realistic ,but that is the way this author writes and it's how she places her humor that gets you every time. I could tell you more about this great story ,but that would spoil it for you. I highly recommend that you read this story, you won't be disappointed.\"", "Bella's Blog", "About the Author", "International Bestselling Author, A.M. Willard is a true believer of soul mates, and happy ever afters. She enjoys reading, sailing, and of course writing contemporary romance, and romantic comedy with some saucy scenes. Releasing her first novella of the One Night Series on April 12, 2014, has sent her on a new journey in life. You can connect with A.M. Willard on her website at amwillard.com or subscribe to her newsletter for the latest releases, teasers, and sale alerts: eepurl.com/bb-Cd1Follow her:Facebook: tinyurl.com/nnx2s8mTwitter: @AMWillard1Google + Author Page: tinyurl.com/ncmxhadWebsite amwillard.com/" ]
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A.M. Willard (Author)
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The English Monster: or, The Melancholy Transactions of William Ablass
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[ "Two moments in England’s rise to empire, separated by centuries, yet connected by a crime that cannot be forgiven . . .", "London, 1811. Along the twisting streets of Wapping, bounded by the ancient Ratcliffe Highway and the modern wonder of the London Dock, many a sin is hidden by the noise and glory of Trade. But now two families have fallen victim to foul murder, and Charles Horton, a senior officer of the newly formed Thames River Police Office, must deliver revenge to a terrified populace. Plymouth, 1564. Young Billy Ablass arrives in the busy seaport with the burning desire of all young men: the getting and keeping of money. Setting sail on a ship owned by Queen Elizabeth herself seems the likely means to a better life. But the kidnapping of hundreds of human souls in Africa is not the only cursed event to occur on England’s first official slaving voyage. On a sun-blasted Florida islet, Billy too is to be enslaved. Based on the true story of the gruesome Ratcliffe Highway murders,", "The English Monster", "is a breathtaking voyage across centuries, from the Age of Discovery to the Age of Empire, illuminating what happens to Britain as she gains global power but risks losing her soul." ]
[ "Review", "\"Intelligently explores the tendency of man to be invigorated, even transported by death… The", "English Monster", "is an original, imaginative investigation into some of the most disturbing episodes of the nation’s history.\"", "--", "Times Literary Supplement", "“A brilliantly imagined historical crime novel\" --", "The Sun", "(UK)", "\"A story as rich in ideas as it is in intrigue…If all this sounds ambitious to the point of audacious for a debut novel, then suffice to say that Shepherd pulls it off… The English Monster becomes as vivid an education as it is an entertainment. None of which is to mention that devilish twist in this tale.\"", "--", "Independent on Sunday", "(UK) \"Masterful storytelling... If you like your historical fiction with a mighty twist, want to know more about London in the early 19th Century, or simply enjoy pacey but thoughtful fiction, the English Monster is up there with the best.\"", "-- The Londonist", "\"A feat of perfectly maintained tone and tension... A sinister, fine-grained novel.\" --", "Booklist", "(Starred Review)", "“The English Monster", "is a riveting police procedural, a thrilling tale of life at sea, and an evocative piece of historical re-creation—all with an intriguing element of the fantastic that makes it irresistible. This is a novel that surprised and astounded me time and again.” –Felix Palma, New York Times bestselling author of", "The Map of Time \"A book of remarkable scope and imagination.\" -- Essie Fox, author of", "The Somnambulist", "\"An unusual, vivid and well-written story.\" --", "The Free-Lance Star", "Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.", "The English Monster", "21", "JUNE", "1585", "The ancient road began at the Tower and ran east to west along a terrace of gravel. To the east it disappeared into the flat treeless horizon of the estuary, merging into the earth just as the earth merged into the sea at the muddy edge of England. As it left London, this road, which in only a few years would become a highway, formed the northern boundary of a dreary region of swampy land. The great river, as it bent south then north again, formed the southern edge of this semicircle of marshland. It had been drained and flooded, drained and flooded half a dozen times in the previous fifty years, while England burned Protestants then Catholics and then Protestants again. This place could not seem to decide if it was of the river or of the earth. The ancient name for the misbegotten half-land was Wapping. No one could remember where the name came from. In recent years small wharves and little clusters of houses had appeared along the riverbank at Wapping. The rich men who funded the buildings decided that houses and wharves would do a better job of keeping out the river than the sea walls they’d been building for decades in their vain attempts to reclaim the land from the waters. And, more to the point, a wharf generated more profit than a wall. During the days men made themselves busy around the dozens of boats that moored up along the wharves, the vessels settling down into the riverbed when the tide went out and rising again as it flooded back in, washing up against the wood-and-brick pilings. The pickings were not rich. London’s most lucrative trade still headed further upstream toward the wharves that operated within the city walls, but a new gray economy was emerging here downstream at Wapping. Beyond this sliver of moneymaking and building, back behind the wharves, between the river and the road, were the marshes. The occasional flood still occurred, sweeping away families and livelihoods as well as the property of the men of business. This dank, oozing landscape, unpromising and undeveloped, was the result of the river’s inundations. The ground was low, lower than sea level in some places, rising up to the bluff along which the road ran to the north. A man could stand there in the marshes, his feet sinking into the mud, and look to the backs of the wharves and warehouses along the river and imagine that they were floating on water. There was a gap in the riverside development, and in this gap stood a group of gallows. The gallows lived on borrowed time—already there were complaints that this place of execution was dragging down the land value of investments. Could it not be moved downstream a bit, perhaps to Ratcliffe, somewhere benighted and undeveloped where men of business were not trying to attract custom? But for now the gallows still stood. On this midsummer’s eve there were six river pirates hanging there. The gallows were right at the water’s edge, set in among the wharves. The six unfortunates hanging from the ropes had been caught after leaping aboard a barge in the river. It had been their sixth attack in four weeks and it was to be their last. The local lightermen and watermen had banded together to bait a trap for them, putting out stories that a barge with wool intended for France and Spain would be traveling downstream that day. When the pirates had clambered onboard, a group of twenty river men hidden beneath sails had emerged and captured them, but sadly not before the pirates, or at least, reported most of the ambushers, the apparent captain of the pirates, whose knife had flashed more quickly and more viciously than those of his crew, had sent three of the Wapping lightermen into the embrace of the old river, their throats slashed and their eyes empty. Eventually the men overcame the pirates and after some cursory discussions with what passed for the authorities in this new outpost they decided upon a customary punishment. The pirates were hanged at Execution Dock, where they would be left for three tides as a signal to others (and perhaps an offering to the river) before being cut down and disposed of. The river was already rising for the first of these three tides when the leader of the pirates heard a clatter of hoofs on the mixture of mud and stones that constituted the main street here in Wapping, running along the curve of the river behind the wharves. A mighty carriage, it sounded like. The clatter stopped, and he heard the sound of a carriage door slamming. A few minutes later, some squelching footsteps as a man approached. The pirate kept his eyes prudently closed as the footsteps stopped, perhaps directly in front of him. Within two hours, the river would be up to the chins of the men on the gallows, before falling back again. Carefully, the pirate opened one eye halfway. He saw the swaying feet of his dead shipmates on either side of him, and opened the eye a little further. His visitor was standing on the foreshore, dressed in the Dutch style, all somber black and white, the clothes effortlessly wealthier than the new gay and gaudy fashions that were rippling out from the English Queen’s court. The visitor cleared his throat and spat. The pirate heard a small splash in the water, and his careful eyes caught the sun as it glittered on a thick lump of green phlegm which appeared and spun around in the water as it commenced its journey down to Tilbury. The visitor glanced up and behind at the gallows, and the pirate closed his eyes quickly. He resolved to keep his eyes that way as the visitor started to speak, in rich aristocratic tones with just the hint of a clammy Dutch accent. “Quite a view they’ve given you. Desirable waterfront property, I’d say.” The pirate said nothing, obviously. The creaking of the gallows was the only sound as he and his men swung gently in the soft summer breeze. Miles and miles upstream, it was a beautiful evening among the willow trees and reeds at Runny­mede and Richmond, where the aristocrats played at court and love and wrote poetry to each other. The sun was setting in the opulent west. But here, to the east of the metropolis, the dominant colors were grays and browns. Mud and water, not trees and flowers. The thought seemed to make the visitor positively cheerful. He put his hands behind his back and actually rose up on his toes at the vista before him. “Someday all this will be very desirable property, captain. When my father built his wall here, he had a vision of a new suburb, with the river kept out and the land turned into meadows and orchards. He wanted this to be the prettiest part of London. And all within sight of that dreadful Tower.” It occurred to the pirate to wonder why the Dutchman was speaking when, as far as the man knew, there was no one there alive to listen to him. The visitor spoke again, and even with his eyes closed the pirate captain had the impression that the Dutchman had turned his back on the river and was facing him. Almost as if he were speaking to him. Perhaps he was practicing an address. “You’ll be the last, captain. The last crew to be hanged on this so-called Execution Dock. It’s keeping the developers away, this grisly habit, and this land is valuable. A hundred years, maybe two hundred, this’ll be the busiest port in the world. Trade is coming, captain. Trade. Not petty thievery or the ridiculous swapping of bits of unmade cloth for bits of food ’n’ drink. The world’s wealth is out there waiting to be bought and sold, and unlike most of my countrymen I predict that the buying and selling will happen here, in London, not in Antwerp or Rotterdam. Wapping’s going to flourish. It’s going to become the hub on which the world turns. You’ll go down in history, captain. The last pirate to be hanged at Wapping. My congratulations.” Another movement, and then the sound of the visitor walking back to his carriage. The slamming door, the “hai!” of the coachman, and the snap of hoofs and wheels on the road back into London. And then only the sound of the creaking gallows again. The tide rose, and later it fell. It rose and it fell three times. When the locals came to cut them down, they were disconcerted to find only five pirates hanging from the gallows. The sixth—the captain—had gone. BOOK", "1", "Drake As I was a-walking down Ratcliffe Highway A flash-looking packet I chanced for to see I hailed her in English, she answered me clear I’m from the Blue Anchor bound for the Black Bear   Sing too relye addie, sing too relye ay. She had up her colours, her masthead was low She was round in the counter and bluff in the bow She was blowing along with the wind blowing free   She clewed up her courses and waited for me I tipped up my flipper, I took her in tow And yardarm to yardarm away we did go She lowered her topsail, t’gansail and all   Her lily-white hand on my reef-tackle fall I said, “My fair maiden, it’s time to give o’er For twixt wind and water you’ve run me ashore My shot locker’s empty, my powder’s all spent   I can’t fire a shot for it’s choked round the vent” Here’s luck to the girl with the black curly locks Here’s luck to the girl who run Jack on the rocks Here’s luck to the doctor who eased all his pain He’s squared his mainyards, he’s a-cruising again.", "(TRADITIONAL, NINETEENTH CENTURY)", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Review", "\"Intelligently explores the tendency of man to be invigorated, even transported by death… The", "English Monster", "is an original, imaginative investigation into some of the most disturbing episodes of the nation’s history.\"", "--", "Times Literary Supplement", "“A brilliantly imagined historical crime novel\"", "--", "The Sun", "(UK)", "\"A story as rich in ideas as it is in intrigue…If all this sounds ambitious to the point of audacious for a debut novel, then suffice to say that Shepherd pulls it off… The English Monster becomes as vivid an education as it is an entertainment. None of which is to mention that devilish twist in this tale.\"", "--", "Independent on Sunday", "(UK)", "“The English Monster", "is a riveting police procedural, a thrilling tale of life at sea, and an evocative piece of historical re-creation—all with an intriguing element of the fantastic that makes it irresistible. This is a novel that surprised and astounded me time and again.”", "–Felix Palma, New York Times bestselling author of", "The Map of Time", "\"A book of remarkable scope and imagination.\"", "-- Essie Fox, author of", "The Somnambulist", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "About the Author", "Lloyd Shepherd is a former journalist and digital producer who has worked for the Guardian, Channel 4, the BBC and Yahoo. He lives in South London with his family. He is the author of The English Monster and The Poisoned Island.", "--This text refers to an alternate", "kindle_edition", "edition.", "Read more" ]
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar (English and Arabic Edition)
4.6
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Arabic Edition Eric Carle (Author)
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More Together: 25 Years of Peer Practice at On Our Own Charlottesville
5
1
[ "Twenty-five years ago a group of people who had experienced serious mental illness came together to provide support to one another as they sought to heal themselves. That group organized and became On Our Own of Charlottesville, Virginia, a peer run organization. Through the years this community has endeavored to carry out its mission to “provide mutual support, self-help, advocacy and education, information, and referral services to individuals who have experienced significant problems in their lives due to a mental illness—and who acknowledge this; and to advocate for positive changes within the traditional mental health system.” At different stages On Our Own has emphasized different aspects of this mission. The main thing OOO had done over its lifetime is to provide a community of mutual support among peers who join together to support one another on the path to recovery. Out of these relationships, which include a lot of careful and respectful listening, individual and group needs are identified, and plans are made and carried out to meet the various needs that members bring on their road to recovery and robust wellbeing. While this process has sometimes been highly structured and intentional, and at other times informal and less conscious, it has been the same core process that was reaffirmed over and over in different forms with different language and labels over the years: caring. This book shares the things On Our Own learned along the way. Its purpose is to help others form their own organizations, helping people with mental health challenges build caring places of community and mutual growth. In this book you will find tools to develop such an organization, along with a dose of On Our Own's history so that you might learn from its mistakes and successes as you create your own unique healing community." ]
[ "About the Author", "Alice Anderson is the current President of the Board of Directors of On Our Own of Charlottesville. She brings experience to this work as a past Executive Director of Mental Health America Charlottesville-Albemarle and as a Presbyterian minister involved for over twenty years in mental health and homeless ministries. In that work, she served on dozens of nonprofit boards and developed skills in organization development and group facilitation. She holds a Master of Divinity specializing in social change and urban ministry. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and has developed and delivered curriculum in numerous adult education settings. Dr. Georgeann Wilcoxson has worked in human and organization development over 40 years in inter- national, federal, state, and local governments as well
 as nonprofits, corporations and small business. With a Ph.D. in Humanistic Education and Management, she developed innovative methodologies for applying family systems theory in large-scale organizations and was a pioneer in adult experiential learning. As a long time consumer of mental health services, she counts on her active membership in On Our Own to enrich her life in recovery and continuous growth. Between them, Anderson and Wilcoxson have
 served as board president, secretary, treasurer, consultant
and Acting Executive Director of On Our Own Charlottesville. They have designed and led groups, facilitated strategic and operational planning, solved plumbing
 emergencies, taken people to the hospital, helped invent new programs, represented OOO with community partners, overseen and made building repairs and written grant proposals and many reports. It has been a great privilege and pleasure for them in the writing of this book to be given the opportunity to expand, deepen, and consolidate the lessons learned by the community of On Our Own and its many dedicated partners. Should you wish to reach them, they can be found at: Anderson Wilcoxson Associates. Providing organization design and development with a systems approach, helping people develop agreement about what they want to do and what everyone needs to do to make it happen. We've worked at local, state, national and international levels at nonprofit, for profit, and governmental organizations, large and small, for over 40 years. 407 Key West Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 295-6029 [email protected], [email protected]" ]
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Alice V. Anderson (Author), Georgeann Wilcoxson (Author)
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Paperback – March 12, 2016
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Books
Never Sniff a Gift Fish
4.8
413
[ "A collection of wry, tongue-in-cheek tales of life in the great outdoors captures the whimsical trials and tribulations of hunting, fishing, and camping" ]
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26.0
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Patrick F. McManus (Author)
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Hardcover – January 1, 1983
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Books
Markov Chain Monte Carlo: Stochastic Simulation for Bayesian Inference, Second Edition (Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science)
4.4
19
[ "While there have been few theoretical contributions on the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods in the past decade, current understanding and application of MCMC to the solution of inference problems has increased by leaps and bounds. Incorporating changes in theory and highlighting new applications,", "Markov Chain Monte Carlo: Stochastic Simulation for Bayesian Inference, Second Edition", "presents a concise, accessible, and comprehensive introduction to the methods of this valuable simulation technique. The second edition includes access to an internet site that provides the code, written in R and WinBUGS, used in many of the previously existing and new examples and exercises. More importantly, the self-explanatory nature of the codes will enable modification of the inputs to the codes and variation on many directions will be available for further exploration.", "Major changes from the previous edition:", "· More examples with discussion of computational details in chapters on Gibbs sampling and Metropolis-Hastings algorithms", "· Recent developments in MCMC, including reversible jump, slice sampling, bridge sampling, path sampling, multiple-try, and delayed rejection", "· Discussion of computation using both R and WinBUGS", "· Additional exercises and selected solutions within the text, with all data sets and software available for download from the Web", "· Sections on spatial models and model adequacy", "The self-contained text units make MCMC accessible to scientists in other disciplines as well as statisticians. The book will appeal to everyone working with MCMC techniques, especially research and graduate statisticians and biostatisticians, and scientists handling data and formulating models. The book has been substantially reinforced as a first reading of material on MCMC and, consequently, as a textbook for modern Bayesian computation and Bayesian inference courses." ]
[ "Review", "\"The new edition of the book, with its updated and additional materials, is still a great choice as at textbook for Bayesian computation and inference courses in a graduate program in computational and applied statistics. It will also be considered as one of the best textbooks for a Bayesian computational course to nonstatisticians, including social scientists and engineers.\"", "– Debajyoti Sinha, Florida State University, in", "JASA", ", March 2009", "“The second edition of this book is well written and builds on the first edition … The addition of an associated website is a valuable resource that contains many R scripts, allowing readers to quickly and easily test different approaches on their desired models with minimal effort. Coupling this with the depth of examples and references provided, this text provides an excellent first graduate text on MCMC methods. … The book is certainly another fine addition on the literature on MCMC and should be used by anyone interested in gaining a solid foundation in MCMC methods and algorithms. …” ―Gareth Peters (University of New South Wales),", "Statistics in Medicine", ", 2008 “… one of the most comprehensive and readable texts on stochastic simulation using the technique of Markov chain Monte Carlo. … this second edition has been extensively updated to include the recent literature. New sections on spatial modeling and model adequacy have now been included, together with more illustrative material. Many of the computer codes written in R and WinBUGS … are available for download from the web. This enhances the utility of the book, both as a reference for researchers and a text on modern Bayesian computation and Bayesian inference courses for students.” ―C.M. O’Brien (CEFAS Lowestoft Laboratory, UK),", "ISI Short Book Reviews", "“…The book may be quite useful as a first book on MCMC. … The treatment is nontechnical, easily read, and may be a good starting point for a statistician with little or no prior knowledge of MCMC. There is also nonstandard material. I found the material on dynamical models (including non-Gaussian ones) particularly interesting. …” ―Søren Feodor Nielsen (University of Copenhagen),", "Journal of Applied Statistics", ", Vol. 34, No. 7, December 2007 “…The book does have an impressive set of exercises … it would be appropriate for a course that wants to focus on using MCMC to solve applied Bayesian inference problems.” ―Galin L. Jones,", "Mathematical Reviews", ", 2007j Praise for the First Edition: “…a must for every research library, and should be given serious consideration for use as a graduate text.” ―", "ISI Short Book Reviews", "“…nicely focused, elementary-level coverage…makes this book a suitable choice for an introductory course.” ―", "Journal of the ASA", ", March 2000" ]
61.99
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Dani Gamerman (Author), Hedibert F. Lopes (Author), Chris Chatfield (Series Editor), Jim Zidek (Series Editor), Bradley. P. Carlin (Series Editor), Martin A. Tanner (Series Editor)
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2nd Edition
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Books
Therapy Mammals
4.2
24
[ "Tom Pistilini has just discovered he’s an unwitting investor in a macabre tourism company bringing wealthy European sightseers obsessed with America’s murder culture to explore mass shooting sites. It’s a business that will make him wealthy, although he might just despise it enough to ruin his neighbors, and himself, financially.Told from the first-person perspective of unreliable narrator Tom “Pisser” Pistilini, the Patrick Bateman of the private school community,", "Therapy Mammals", "is the story of the lengths one father will go to protect his children, his marriage, and his worthiness.Pisser’s life is a mess. He recently emerged from a pharmaceutical blackout to find himself strangling the captain of the high school lacrosse team against the bathroom wall of Gopa Academy, a premier Manhattan private school. His wife is having an affair with a motivational speaker. His job as Channel Fourteen’s meteorologist is in jeopardy. His nanny died in a freak accident, of which he may have been involved. It is also possible he murdered the lacrosse coach with a four-iron. A group of millennial hackers has discovered the tourism business. He has a chipmunk infestation in his backyard. His wife’s vertical pancake business, Standcake, is on the verge of ruin. His son is a cross-dressing geriatric. Controversial photographs of his daughter are circulating. Various factions of parents are aligned against him, but who can blame them: he stole a prosthetic leg and an equipment bus, causing the lacrosse team to forfeit an important game. He kidnapped a feral cat, hoping it would clear his yard of chipmunks while also behaving as his therapy pet. He named it Clint Eastwood. His cat is pregnant.", "Therapy Mammals", "is an intriguing romp through modern parenthood navigating class privilege, digital media, hacker culture and gun violence." ]
[ "Review", "\"What a miraculous sight: Jon Methven is a serious novelist with an irreverent, satirical sense of humor, which is the only sense of humor worth having. In", "Therapy Mammals", ", his comedic register asserts itself in tandem with a sly earnestness, a skewed sincerity that operates at the edge of irony. In these pages, as in life, the only people who have any idea what's going on are those who can identify and accept the absurd. Here is a novel that will force you to see our warped kind anew.\"―", "William Giraldi", ", author of", "Hold the Dark and The Hero's Body", "\"A very funny and extremely timely novel that navigates the complexities of moral living.” ―", "Katherine Heiny", ", author of", "Standard Deviation", "\"A wickedly smart and savage social satire about this current bananas moment in human evolution and American devolution. As funny as it is terrifying.\"―", "Stephen McCauley", ", author of", "My Ex-Life", "Praise for", "This is Your Captain Speaking", "“I’m not sure how it happened, but Thomas Pynchon and Donald Barthelme bumped into one another while toting their samples into a sperm bank. Jon Methven is the result.", "This Is Your Captain Speaking", "proves that Methven has his finger on the pulse of the absurd, the topical, the real. Here’s a novel that soars and soars. And swaggers relentlessly.”―", "George Singleton", ", author of", "Stray Decorum", "\"A playful and witty send-up of our media-mad culture. Methven is a comic writer to watch.\"―", "Jonathan Evison", ", author of", "West of Here", "“The cheeky send-up is aggressively experimental, but Methven manages to tell an engaging story amid the antic high jinks. B+”―", "Entertainment Weekly", "“Targeting celebrity-obsession, the always-on news cycle and corporate America, Methven raises both questions and laughs.”―", "New York Post", "“Relentlessly inventive. . . . Beneath the snappy dialogue and quirky plot twists, Methven is posing a profound question: What happens when a country can no longer live up to its own mythos? . . . Methven keeps the plot humming, all the way to the sticky end. He's an exciting new voice.”―", "Steve Almond", ",", "The Boston Globe", "“You know who really had a satire coming? Sully Sullenberger. The heroic pilot who avoided crashing a damaged US Airways passenger plane by belly-flopping it onto the Hudson River became the first celebrity airman since Capt. John Yossarian. . . . A similar ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ event kick-starts Methven’s very funny, slightly batshit debut novel. . . . Methven’s energy and clear enthusiasm for the ridiculousness of his book translates to the read.”―", "Time Out Chicago", "“Do we take this seriously? We think not. We are big fans, though, of such inspired silliness.”―", "Asbury Park Press", "(NJ)“Jon Methven’s fiction debut is so inventive, assured and hilarious that it instantly establishes him as a major satirist for these times. . . . Entertaining subplots abound. Zinging up and down the ladder of comedy in pitch-perfect prose, This Is Your Captain Speaking is a shrewd response to an America besotted with image, celebrities and reality shows.”―", "Bucknell Magazine", "“A Pynchonesque, offbeat parody of American media coverage and celebrity. . . . a smart, fast-paced farce in which Methven ably satirizes America’s signature take on reality and culture of greed.”―", "Booklist", "“What if the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ were completely faked by an unscrupulous airline company in order to boost prices? And what if we got a guy to write the whole thing up just like Carl Hiaasen? . . . Don’t miss Methven’s psychotic, if interactive, reading group guide at the end.”―", "Kirkus Reviews", "“[A] buoyant debut . . . Fans of McSweeney’s Internet Tendency will relish this frequent contributor’s snappy farce about publicity, celebrity culture, and a ne’er-do-well’s attempt to save some crippled orphans by way of one Beatle’s frozen swimmers.”―", "Publishers Weekly", "“Every so often a first novel comes along that blows your hair back with its ingenuity, that jumpstarts your faith in imaginative literature, and Jon Methven has written one of those novels.", "This Is Your Captain Speaking", "is an astonishing debut, a comedic masterwork worthy of the great Joe Orton and Stanley Elkin. Outrageous and gorgeously absurd, it shows us, with fearless accuracy, what a twisted tribe we have become.”―", "William Giraldi", ", author of", "Busy Monsters", "About the Author", "Jon Methven is the author of three novels:", "Therapy Mammals", ",", "Strange Boat", ", and", "This Is Your Captain Speaking", ". His work has appeared in Timothy McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, the", "New York Times", ",", "New York Magazine", ",", "Buzzfeed", ",", "The Atlantic", ", and", "The Awl", ". He lives in New York City." ]
13.74
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Jon Methven (Author)
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Paperback – June 12, 2018
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Books
A Most Dangerous Book: Tacitus's Germania from the Roman Empire to the Third Reich
4.2
110
[ "The", "New York Times Book Review", "Editor's Choice", ".", "Times Literary Supplement", "Book of the Year", ".", "Choice", "Outstanding title. Winner of Phi Beta Kappa's 2012", "Christian Gauss Book Award", ".    \"A", "model of popular intellectual history", ". . . . In every way,", "A Most Dangerous Book is a most brilliant achievement.\"--Washington Post", "The riveting story of the Germania and its incarnations and exploitations through the ages.The pope wanted it, Montesquieu used it, and the Nazis pilfered an Italian noble's villa to get it: the Germania, by the Roman historian Tacitus, took on a life of its own as both an object and an ideology. When Tacitus wrote a not-very-flattering little book about the ancient Germans in 98 CE, at the height of the Roman Empire, he could not have foreseen that the Nazis would extol it as \"a bible,\" nor that Heinrich Himmler, the engineer of the Holocaust, would vow to resurrect Germany on its grounds. But the Germania inspired--and polarized--readers long before the rise of the Third Reich. In this elegant and captivating history, Christopher B. Krebs, a professor of classics at Harvard University, traces the wide-ranging influence of the Germania over a five-hundred-year span, showing us how an ancient text rose to take its place among the most dangerous books in the world. 14 black-and-white illustrations" ]
[ "From Publishers Weekly", "Harvard classics professor Krebs writes a scholarly but lucid account of the abuse of history. Written in 98 C.E. by the Roman official Tacitus, About the Origin and Mores of the Germanic Peoples was lost for centuries but resurfaced around 1500 as Germans were growing resentful of foreign domination—in this case from the Catholic Church in Rome. The rediscovered book launched a primitivist myth that captivated admirers over the next 500 years, from Martin Luther to Heinrich Himmler, who loved its portrayal of ancient Germans as freedom-loving warriors, uncultured but honorable, in contrast to decadent Romans. In fact, Tacitus probably never visited Germany, Krebs notes. Rather, using books and travelers' reports, he wrote for a Roman audience who shared his romantic view of northern barbarians. Enthusiastic German readers, culminating in the Nazis, ignored Tacitus's disparaging comments, misread passages to confirm their prejudices, and proclaimed that the ancient historian confirmed their national superiority. This is an inventive analysis of, and warning against, an irresistible human yearning to find written proof of one's ideology. Illus. (May) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.", "Review", "“A fascinating story of how a book could be used and―especially―abused over two thousand years, as enemies saw it as presenting Germans as brutish and barbarian, while German nationalistic pride extracted a quite different message of a nation that was simple, virtuous, and pure.... beautifully told by Christopher Krebs.” -", "Christopher Pelling, editor of", "Greek Tragedy and the Historian", "“A most exciting book! In Krebs’ hands, the story of the", "Germania", "manuscript becomes part thriller, part detective story.... A must-read for anyone interested in the pernicious power of the ideas of antiquity―and a timely reminder of the responsibilities placed on readers as well as writers.” -", "Tim Rood, University of Oxford, author of", "American Anabasis", "About the Author", "Christopher B. Krebs", ", a classics professor at Stanford University, has published widely on the Roman historians and their afterlives.", "Read more" ]
24.65
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Christopher B. Krebs (Author)
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Hardcover – Illustrated, May 2, 2011
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Books
The Prophet: With Original 1923 Illustrations by the Author
4.6
1,367
[ "Kahlil Gibran published \"The Prophet\" in 1923 and saw immediate success, but its real popularity came after his death.  It remains popular today, providing insight and spiritual significance to ordinary human experiences.  Gibran poetically addresses topics such as \"Love\" and \"Marriage\" as well as more mundane ones like \"Work\" and \"Talking.\"  Gibran's \"spiritual fiction\" does not shy away from deeper aspects of human life, either.  Almustafa, the prophet, speaks also about \"Good and Evil\", \"Joy and Sorrow\", and even \"Death.\"   This compact soft cover edition contains the original illustrations, made by Gibran himself." ]
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9.49
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Kahlil Gibran (Author)
[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "Poetry" ]
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1947844938
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Paperback – February 14, 2019
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Books
The Melancholy Strumpet Master
4.6
14
[ "\"With a premise this original, I’d expect only one of two outcomes: brilliance or a complete failure.Thankfully, The Melancholy Strumpet Master does not disappoint.\" --IndependentBookReview.com\"A novel premise for a book, this one, and delivered with impeccable prose and timing.... Zeb Beck is a fine author with a cracking sense of humour, and the sardonic cynicism of his anti-hero sizzles with every exchange.\"--Author Matt McAvoy", "Every weekend, Gilmore Crowell crosses the border into Tijuana’s redlight district. He’s not there for sex; he’s there to save his failing academic career.Gil's anthropological study of Tijuana streetwalkers had his dissertation advisor cheering him on. But that was years ago, before his best sources up and vanished. Now, with no connection to the sex worker community, his research has stalled and the faculty elders are about to kick him out of the grad program. Plus, he’s broke.He takes a job teaching at a juvenile detention center. The steady income gives him the means to keep making his weekly trips across the border. Now he’s paying the girls to speak with him. In a sudden moment of insight, he realizes that giving them something besides cold hard cash could help him forge a new inroad to the community. But do they want what he's offering?" ]
[ "Review", "★★★★★ \"The writing in The Melancholy Strumpet Master by Zeb Beck is a perfect example of how an author can balance dark humor with emotional depth. It is crisp and engaging, filled with sharp wit and subtle humor that keeps the reader entertained throughout.\"  --The Bookish Elf★★★★★ \"Fans of dark humor will immensely enjoy this story, and those that are looking for action and intriguing plotlines will not be disappointed.\"   -- Literary Titan★★★★★ \"... impossible not to remain intrigued making it difficult to put the book down.\"   --Reedsy Discovery ★★★★★\"This is a book that I know I will read many times over.\"     --OnlineBookClub.org★★★★★\"The conversations that Gil has with the sex workers, his colleagues, and his friends are simply hilarious.\"      --Readers' Favorite★★★★★\"An insightful yet hilarious read.\"    --Book Nerdection★★★★★ \"Memorable, hilarious, yet poignant and well-written;The Melancholy Strumpet Master is a must-read dark comedy.\"          --Author Anthony Avina's Blog" ]
11.99
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Zeb Beck (Author)
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Paperback – February 19, 2023
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Books
Egypt (Enchantment of the World)
5
3
[ "Take a trip around the world with the latest from the Enchantment of the World series! In each book: Colourful photos provide breathtaking views of foreign cities and landscapes Sidebars highlight especially interesting people, places, and events Delicious, easy recipes give readers the opportunity to experience foreign cuisine firsthand Fun facts and statistics are included for easy reference" ]
[ "About the Author", "Heinrichs grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She has written more than 50 books for children and young adults." ]
38.63
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Ann Heinrichs (Author), Angus McBride (Illustrator)
[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Geography & Cultures" ]
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Hardcover – January 11, 2012
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Books
Shane, Sheba and Sky: From Abandoned to Loved, How Three Rescue Dogs Transformed One Man's Life
4.9
75
[ "The heart-wrenching, emotional story of how I adopted my three inspirational rescue dogs: Shane, Sheba and Sky.", "Shane", "had a horrific start to life, and was sadly destined to live out his days in the care of a rescue sanctuary.", "Sheba", "was saved from the horrors of living alone on the streets of a faraway country as a scared and severely disabled street dog.", "Sky", "was an abandoned pup found tied to the gates of a Killing Station, awaiting his gruesome fate. But fate would bring them together with Paul Viner, who, sensing an oncoming mid-life crisis, almost unwittingly stumbles into rescuing these three brutalized yet remarkable dogs.This true-life story is an account that, although harrowing at times, ultimately shows how joy, and even mental health can be fully restored through the power of love and decency. It proves that sometimes, you need to rescue in order to be rescued. Discover the calming quality of dogs and how they can improve family life. Learn about the death of a family pet and the healing power of taking on a rescue dog. Explore the benefits of having a dog for mental health and the reasons why you should get one.A must-read for any pet lover, especially those who are navigating a new life with pets after the kids have left home." ]
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Paul Viner (Author)
[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs", "Memoirs" ]
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Paperback – October 10, 2019
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Books
Law and Legitimacy in the Supreme Court
4.7
8
[ "Winner of the Thomas M. Cooley Book Prize, Georgetown Center on the Constitution", "Why do self-proclaimed constitutional “originalists” so regularly reach decisions with a politically conservative valence? Do “living constitutionalists” claim a license to reach whatever results they prefer, without regard to the Constitution’s language and history? In confronting these questions, Richard H. Fallon reframes and ultimately transcends familiar debates about constitutional law, constitutional theory, and judicial legitimacy.Drawing from ideas in legal scholarship, philosophy, and political science, Fallon presents a theory of judicial legitimacy based on an ideal of good faith in constitutional argumentation. Good faith demands that the Justices base their decisions only on legal arguments that they genuinely believe to be valid and are prepared to apply to similar future cases. Originalists are correct about this much. But good faith does not forbid the Justices to refine and adjust their interpretive theories in response to the novel challenges that new cases present. Fallon argues that theories of constitutional interpretation should be works in progress, not rigid formulas laid down in advance of the unforeseeable challenges that life and experience generate.", "Law and Legitimacy in the Supreme Court", "offers theories of constitutional law and judicial legitimacy that accept many tenets of legal realism but reject its corrosive cynicism. Fallon’s account both illuminates current practice and prescribes urgently needed responses to a legitimacy crisis in which the Supreme Court is increasingly enmeshed." ]
[ "Review", "“Very careful, meticulously researched and referenced, balanced in its treatment of issues, fair to opposing positions, and successful in offering a subtle and nuanced perspective that takes multiple considerations into account, Fallon's treatment of the varieties of legitimacy, of the role of precedent, and of questions of official obedience to Supreme Court rulings will make useful contributions to the now existing literature.”", "―", "Frederick Schauer, University of Virginia School of Law", "“This book stands head and shoulders above the competition in the graceful and insightful way in which it combines Fallon's well-known mastery of constitutional law and practice and his ability to grasp and deploy a deep understanding of the work that philosophy can contribute to constitutional understanding.”", "―", "Jeremy Waldron, author of", "One Another's Equals: The Basis of Human Equality", "“Thoughtful and timely…Fallon wisely argues for a conception of legitimate judicial decision-making in which we accept that law is influenced by political, practical, and moral considerations, even as we strive to ensure it is not dominated by them.”", "―", "Amanda Frost", ",", "SCOTUSblog", "“Practical and philosophical, Fallon’s book prompts readers to revisit constitutional theories in a fresh and valuable way.”", "―", "C. Shortell", ",", "Choice", "About the Author", "Richard H. Fallon, Jr., is Story Professor of Law at Harvard Law School." ]
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Richard H. Fallon Jr. (Author)
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Retreat Yourself: How To Create Your Own Writer's Retreat
3.8
4
[ "Writer's have to write, they need to write. Writer's don't always have time to write. Retreat Yourself will help you make the time, create the time, to do what we all love best, to write. Whether you have a small or large budget, or no budget at all, you can create your own writer's retreat." ]
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Davilyn Atwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Reptilian
4.1
162
[ "Mason’s Point is a Louisiana parish with a past as murky as the bayou on which it rests. Lisa Henley is a biologist who keeps her own memories submerged under a lake of booze and physical distraction. When the little town’s enigmatic sheriff calls her down from her university to explore the strange landscape of the cajun backwater, Henley will battle her own demons as well those hiding among the cypress forests and beneath the still, green waters of the swampland." ]
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John Purfield (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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{'avatar': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amzn-author-media-prod/ganjbcmlq8kfej28tr0ktf6crh._SY600_.jpg', 'name': 'John J. Rust', 'about': ['Sci-Fi, sports, action/adventure, cryptozoology, history, John J. Rust loves writing about all of them. A native of New Jersey, John graduated from Mercer County Community College and the College of Mt. St. Vincent with degrees in communications. He worked for New Jersey 101.5 FM before moving to Arizona, where he serves as the sports director for KYCA radio. When not broadcasting high school or college sports, John is at his computer writing about whatever genre strikes his fancy at the time. He has authored 12 books and several short stories. Beyond broadcasting and writing, John likes to exercise, collect t-shirts and ballcaps, and bang his head at heavy metal concerts. His favorite bands . . . too numerous to name.']}
Books
Grade Five Music Theory: for ABRSM Candidates (MyMusicTheory Complete Courses)
4.6
87
[ "Grade Five Music Theory for ABRSM Candidates", "This book is up to date for the revised 2020 syllabus", "A complete course for students taking the", "ABRSM Grade 5", "music theory exam.", "This book takes you through each topic with a step-by-step approach.", "Intended for candidates who are taking Grade 5 Music Theory ABRSM with or without previous exam experience!", "The topic in each unit is explained in simple terms with several musical examples, and is then followed by a page of consolidation exercises so that you can immediately practice your new-found knowledge. Answers are provided.", "Grade 5 Music Theory ABRSM is the most popular music theory taken by candidates worldwide. This book ensures you have all the knowledge not only for grade 5, but also covers (briefly) the subject matter from grades 1-4. If you are going straight in at Grade 5, it's the only course book you need.", "The course follows the ABRSM syllabus for Grade Five , which is an intermediate level.", "Topics covered include notation, foreign terms, musical symbols, time signatures (all simple and compound, plus irregular), clefs (treble, bass, alto and tenor), key signatures and scales (major, minor harmonic, minor melodic and chromatic) with up to six flats or sharps, intervals (all types: melodic, harmonic, major, minor, perfect, augmented, diminished, compound), transposition (by clef, by interval), describing chords (I, II, IV, V and their inversions), progressions and cadences (perfect, imperfect and plagal), and general knowledge about the standard orchestral instruements.", "Perfect for self-study, or to use with your music teacher.", "A full practice test is included, with model answers provided. Each page has been carefully designed to be suitable for photocopying.", "This book is \"bilingual\", and contains both UK and USA musical terminology." ]
[ "About the Author", "Victoria Williams graduated with a degree in music, majoring in musicology, from the University of Leeds in 1995. She teaches music theory from her home in Cambridge, UK, and on her website http: //www.mymusictheory.com, which provides structured music theory lessons from beginners through to advanced. Victoria specialises in training students for the ABRSM music theory exams, grades 1-8. She is also an accomplished clarinet player, and pianist." ]
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Victoria Williams (Author)
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Oregon Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species (Wildlife and Nature Identification)
4.8
74
[ "A lush and mountainous gem in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is a great place to observe and learn about birds, owing to the Beaver State's remarkable avian diversity ― over 550 species ― and varied terrain. Coastal Oregon's rocky and sand beaches are important for migratory shorebirds; offshore, seabirds can be seen in large congregations. The Cascade Mountains host conifer-dominated alpine forests where stand-outs like Williamson's Sapsucker, White-headed Woodpecker, and Gray-crowned Rosy-finch live. In the mountains' dry rain shadow to the east, a semi-desert region is home to Greater Sage-grouse and state bird Western Meadowlark. Waterfowl and Sandhill Cranes can be observed by the thousands along wetlands and lakes. Such a variety of birds can be as overwhelming as it is exciting, so it helps to have a portable reference on hand to cut through the clutter and focus on a smaller group of representative species. You can do this with the beautifully illustrated Oregon Birds, which features 140 common and familiar birds as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA." ]
[ "From the Back Cover", "Oregon Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)", "About the Author", "Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution." ]
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James Kavanagh (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Raymond Leung (Illustrator)
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Clark the Shark: Tooth Trouble, No. 1
4.8
447
[ "Don’t shed a tear, 'cause there’s nothing to fear!", "Clark the Shark has a loose tooth and needs to visit the dentist. But he's heard that the dentist is scarier than a box of blue whales!", "Uh-oh, and oh no!", "Can Clark find a way to stay cool when it comes to tooth trouble?", "Beginning readers will be entertained and reassured by this clever, funny twist on a dentist visit in this I Can Read story featuring their favorite boisterous shark. The back matter also includes fun, bite-sized facts about shark teeth!", "With colorful illustrations from Guy Francis and lively text from Bruce Hale, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences." ]
[ "Review", "“Francis’s bubbly illustrations of overeager Clark and his friends create a lively undersea environment, and similarly rowdy kids may find Clark’s rhyming technique a useful tool.” —", "Publishers Weekly review for CLARK THE SHARK", "“Most especially, enthusiastic kids will appreciate the message that there is a time and a place for everything-they needn’t stay cool ‘round the clock.” —", "Kirkus Reviews review for CLARK THE SHARK", "“With lots of determination and help from those around him, Clark learns how to genuinely share and celebrates how awesome it feels in true ‘Funky Shark’ fashion.” —", "Booklist review for CLARK THE SHARK DARES TO SHARE", "From the Back Cover", "Clark the Shark has a loose tooth and needs to visit the dentist. But he’s heard that the dentist is scarier than a box of blue whales! Can Clark find a way to stay cool when it comes to tooth trouble?", "About the Author", "Bruce Hale", "has written and/or illustrated over sixty books for kids and is the author of", "Clark the Shark", ";", "Clark the Shark Dares to Share", "; the award-winning Chet Gecko Mysteries series;", "Snoring Beauty", ", one of Oprah’s Recommended Reads for Kids; and the School for S.P.I.E.S. series. In his free time, Bruce enjoys hiking, watching movies, and making music. He lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his wife, dog, and many hats. You can catch him online at www.brucehale.com.", "Guy Francis", "spends most of his time drawing, painting, and drawing some more. He has done a variety of illustration work in the children’s market, including editorial and educational illustration, chapter books, and picture books. He freelances from his home in Provo, Utah, where his wife and four children are his own personal art critics and bring a healthy bit of chaos to the studio. Every now and then he gets out of the house and heads to the mountains with his family. You can visit him online at www.guyfrancis.com.", "Read more" ]
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Bruce Hale (Author), Guy Francis (Illustrator)
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{'avatar': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WDPa3nOlL._SY600_.jpg', 'name': 'Bruce Hale', 'about': ['Edgar-nominated author Bruce Hale is passionate about inspiring reluctant readers to read. He has written or illustrated more than 60 seriously funny books for children, including the popular Chet Gecko Mysteries series, Clark the Shark, and the Monstertown Mysteries series, as well as picture books like "Snoring Beauty" and "Big Bad Baby."', 'An actor and Fulbright Scholar in Storytelling, Bruce is in demand as a speaker, having presented at conferences, universities, and schools both nationally and internationally - from the Maui Writers Conference to British Columbia\'s Surrey International Writers Conference and International Schools around the globe. His acting resume includes regional commercials, theater, and an independent film, The Ride. Bruce\'s book, "The Malted Falcon," was an Edgar Award Finalist. "Murder, My Tweet" won the Little D Award for Humor Writing.', 'When he was a kid, Bruce knew exactly what he wanted to be: Daniel Boone. However, somewhere along the way, the right books and the right teachers encouraged him to try following his love of story in a different direction. He is eternally grateful to those who helped him along the path.', 'A little-known fact: Bruce loves jazz, and sings with a latin jazz group called Mezcal Martini in Santa Barbara']}
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Primeval: A Journal of the Uncanny - Issue #1
3.3
10
[ "Where ancient impulse meets contemporary dread, you find Primeval: A Journal of the Uncanny. This semi-annual publication features fiction, interviews, and insights from today's most essential voices exploring the weird and macabre. Issue #1 features new fiction from Laird Barron, a novelette from Harlan Ellison, an interview with Jack Ketchum, and essays from Mikita Brottman, Adam Rose, Marc D. Ruvolo, and Patty Templeton." ]
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Laird Barron (Author), Jack Ketchum (Author), Harlan Ellison (Author), Mikita Brottman (Author)
[ "Books", "Literature & Fiction", "History & Criticism" ]
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The Mercenary Code (The Shattering of Kingdoms)
4.4
521
[ "Break the Code. Shatter the World.", "Centuries ago, the murder of a beloved king tore apart the Kingdom of Caledun. The land was plunged into chaos and thousands perished in the aftermath. A new order was established in an attempt to return Caledun to its former glory. It failed, but in its place rose the beginnings of the Code.", "During this same period, the mystical caretakers of the Great Wood retreated from the world of Kal Maran, their disappearance an ominous harbinger of the suffering that was to follow. The Great Wood now grows out of control. Cities, towns, and villages have fallen before the relentless march of the forest. Without the former guardians to keep her tame, the wood has become a place of peril, and dark creatures of legend now hunt beneath its leaves.", "The summer season is now a time of armed conflict. The fall of the old monarchy has brought about a ceaseless cycle of combat. Grievances are settled by the strict tenets of a binding Mercenary Code and the men who would die to preserve its honour.", "However, change is in the air. Political rivalries have escalated, and dire rumblings of a revolution abound. Thrust to the forefront of the shattered land's politics, a mercenary fights for more than just riches. In the north, a borderland soldier wrestles with his own demons and looks to find his true purpose. And in the shadow of the Great Wood, a young man's chance encounter with a strange visitor gives hope to a land divided." ]
[ "Review", "\"Moss enters the fantasy world with a powerhouse of a debut. Gritty, heart-lurching character moments with the threat of death around every corner in this politically and physically broken world.", "The Mercenary Code", "kept me reading to the very end and left me wanting more!\"", "- Deston J. Munden, fantasy author of", "Tavern", "\"If you're looking for an epic tale that will take you to another world, this is the book for you. It is the first in a series so there will be more. I can't wait. It's a great story!\"", "-Amazon reviewer", "\"Epic fantasy not to be missed!", "The intrigue and plotting the various factions face draws you into the world and leaves you wanting to read more.\"", "- Amazon reviewer", "\"This has everything I love about great fantasy: well-written characters whose journey I'm invested in and top-notch world building.\"", "- Amazon reviewer" ]
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Emmet Moss (Author)
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{"Publisher": "Independently published (May 12, 2019)", "Language": "English", "Paperback": "568 pages", "ISBN 10": "1093861355", "ISBN 13": "978-1093861358", "Item Weight": "2.07 pounds", "Dimensions": "6 x 1.28 x 9 inches"}
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Books
Health Information Networking Course Booklet
3
1
[ "Your Cisco® Networking Academy® Course Booklet is designed as a study resource you can easily read, highlight, and review on the go, wherever the Internet is not available or practical:", "• The text is extracted directly, word-for-word, from the online course so you can highlight important points and take notes in the “Your Chapter Notes” section.", "• Headings with the exact page correlations provide a quick reference to the online course for your classroom discussions and exam preparation.", "• An icon system directs you to the online curriculum to take full advantage of the images embedded within the Networking Academy online course interface.", "The Course Booklet is a basic, economical paper-based resource to help you succeed with the Cisco Networking Academy online course." ]
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Cisco Networking Academy (Author)
[ "Books", "Computers & Technology", "Networking & Cloud Computing" ]
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I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This
4.8
61
[ "Twelve-year-old Marie is a leader among the popular black girls in Chauncey, Ohio, a prosperous black suburb. She isn't looking for a friend when Lena Bright, a white girl, appears in school. Yet they are drawn to each other because both have lost their mothers. And they know how to keep a secret. For Lena has a secret that is terrifying, and she's desperate to protect herself and her younger sister from their father. Marie must decide whether she can help Lena by keeping her secret...or by telling it." ]
[ "Amazon.com Review", "Two girls: one white, one black; one abused, one protected, both missing their mothers. An unlikely friendship ignites between the two, and, in sharing their differences, both of their lives are transformed. Jacqueline Woodson won a Coretta Scott King Honor for this moving, tightly written tale of friendship, racism, and loss. In a starred review,", "The Horn Book", "calls it a \"haunting and beautifully poetic novel.\"", "From the Inside Flap", "old Marie is a leader among the popular black girls in Chauncey, Ohio, a prosperous black suburb. She isn't looking for a friend when Lena Bright, a white girl, appears in school. Yet they are drawn to each other because both have lost their mothers. And they know how to keep a secret. For Lena has a secret that is terrifying, and she's desperate to protect herself and her younger sister from their father. Marie must decide whether she can help Lena by keeping her secret...or by telling it.", "About the Author", "Born February 12 in Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline Woodson grew up in Greenville, South Carolina and Brooklyn, New York and graduated from college with a B.A. in English. A former drama therapist for runaways and homeless children in New York City, she now writes full-time and has received The Kenyon Review Award for Literary Excellence in Fiction. Though she spends most of her time writing, Woodson also enjoys reading the works of emerging writers, encouraging young people to write, heated political conversation with her friends, and sewing. At one time, she made most of her own clothing, but now she makes mostly scarves and quilts for her friends.Jacqueline Woodson began to consider becoming a writer when she was chosen to be the literary editor of a magazine in the fifth grade. Eventually, three books helped convince her to pursue a writing career:", "The Bluest Eye", "by Toni Morrison,", "Daddy Was a Numbers-Runner", "by Louise Meriwether, and", "Ruby", "by Rosa Guy. Before reading those books, Woodson thought that only books featuring mainstream, white characters or works by William Shakespeare constituted valid literature. But in those three books, Woodson saw parts of herself and her life, and realized that books could be about people like her; and she knew she wanted to write them.Now a critically acclaimed author, Woodson writes about characters from a variety of races, ethnic groups, and social classes. Woodson says, \"There are all kinds of people in the world, and I want to help introduce readers to the kinds of people they might not otherwise meet.\" Woodson's books also feature strong female characters. Some are based on her friends, who she says are \"really amazing people who constantly challenge themselves to make a difference in the world.\" Woodson often writes about friendship between girls, as she did in her trilogy about Maizon, and", "I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This", ". \"Girls rarely get discussed in books and films,\" she says, \"and I want to do 'girl stories' that show strong, independent people. I think girls are often disregarded in this society and taught to be dependent. I want to show young people that there are other ways to be.\"", "The House You Pass on the Way", "is a moving story of growing up different. It explores questions about emerging sexuality with sensitivity and respect and examines racial tension and the legacy of violence. In a starred review,", "Publishers Weekly", "noted, \"[Woodson] gently probes questions regarding racism and homosexuality in this poignant tale about growing pains and the ongoing process of self-discovery.\" Also in a starred review,", "The Horn Book", "wrote of", "The House You Pass on the Way", ", \"[A] reflective book.... The reader feels grateful that Woodson has whispered her lyrical story to us....\"", "School Library Journal", "remarked that Woodson's novel is, \"Richly layered.... Notable both for its quality and for the out-of-the-way places it goes.\" Woodson's latest book,", "Lena", "(April 1998, Delacorte Press), is the companion to the Coretta Scott King Honor Book,", "I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This.", "In a starred review,", "Publishers Weekly", "claims", "Lena", "is \"soulful, wise...this taut story never loses its grip on the reader.\"", "Read more" ]
2.09
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Jacqueline Woodson (Author)
[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Geography & Cultures" ]
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0440219604
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Mass Market Paperback – November 1, 1995
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Books
Graphite Rod Repair
3.3
10
[ "(Synopsis) Now you can benefit from the knowledge of this master in his new book, Graphite Rod Repair. L.A. tackles the intricacies of repairing and properly building a graphite rod, explaining and demonstrating in a way that makes the complex easy to, understand. Graphite Rod Repair includes: repairing broken rods, removing and replacing guides, handles, reel seats, and tip tops inscribing your rod, thread wrapping, various handle designs, tools, materials and supplies you'll need, and more. This attractive little book is spiralbound, so that it lays flat as you follow along. With its precise photography and simple text, this book is sure to send you on the way to becoming an expert rod builder and repairer in your own right!" ]
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L. A. Garcia (Author)
[ "Books", "Sports & Outdoors", "Hunting & Fishing" ]
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1571880879
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Spiral-bound – January 1, 1997
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Books
Favorite Thorton W. Burgess Stories: 6 Books
4.8
10
[ "A 6-pack of Burgess' best:", "The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel", ",", "The Adventures of Peter Cottontail", ",", "Lightfoot the Deer", ",", "The Adventures of Grandfather Frog", ",", "The Adventures of Old Man Coyote", ", and", "The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk", "." ]
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25.99
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Dover (Author)
[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Animals" ]
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Paperback – August 1, 2006
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Books
Behind the Wheel (Choose Your Own Adventure #35)(Paperback/Revised)
4.1
12
[ "Behind the Wheel", "by R. A. Montgomery takes YOU on a breakneck driving adventure through Europe. 9-12 year old readers will race vintage speedsters in both rally and Grand Prix events, work with Interpol to bring a band of crooks to justice, and save a man's life. Choose Your Own Adventure", "Behind the Wheel", "is an interactive adventure book in which YOU decide what happens next. A criminal syndicate is trying to turn the outcome of the race in their favor. Do you play along with their plot to bribe you? Or do you make a quick getaway? Can you trust an unexpected offer of help? Or do you snoop for clues in a stolen briefcase? For readers who enjoyed other titles from the Choose Your Own Adventure series, including:", "Race Forever", "by R. A. Montgomery,", "Struggle Down Under", "by Shannon Gilligan, and", "Escape From the Haunted Warehouse", "by Anson Montgomery." ]
[ "About the Author", "R. A. MONTGOMERY attended Hopkins Grammar School, Williston-Northampton School and Williams College where he graduated in 1958. He pursued graduate studies in Religion and Economics at Yale and NYU. Montgomery was an adventurer all his life, climbing mountains in the Himalaya, skiing throughout Europe and scuba-diving wherever he could. His interests included education, macro-economics, geo-politics, mythology, history, mystery novels and music. He wrote his first interactive book, Journey Under the Sea, in 1976 and published it under the series name The Adventures of You. A few years later Bantam Books bought this book and gave Montgomery a contract for five more, to inaugurate their new childrens publishing division. Bantam renamed the series Choose Your Own Adventure and a publishing phenomenon was born. The series has sold more than 260 million copies in over 40 languages. He was married to the writer Shannon Gilligan. Montgomery died in November 2014, only two months after his last book was published." ]
7.99
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R. A. Montgomery (Author)
[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Literature & Fiction" ]
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1933390352
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Paperback – Illustrated, August 1, 2010
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Books
MCSE/MCTS SQL Server 2008 R2 / 2012 Exam 70- 432 & 462 ExamFOCUS Study Notes & Review Questions
5
1
[ "According to MS, the MCSA SQL Server track is intended for candidates who need to perform SQL Server installation, maintenance and configuration tasks. They often need to set up database systems and are responsible for making sure those systems are actually running efficiently. They also need to ensure that the data is backed up regularly, stored effectively, and that the data is highly secure. One will very likely run SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server 2012. There is the new SQL Server 2012 exam coded 70-462 that covers these topics: Install and Configure, Maintain Instances and Databases, Optimize and Troubleshoot, Manage Data, Implement Security, Implement High Availability. Exam 70-432, on the other hand, is all about configuring SQL Server 2008 R2. The topics covered include: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 Maintaining SQL Server Instances Managing SQL Server Security Maintaining a SQL Server Database Performing Data Management Tasks Monitoring and Troubleshooting SQL Server Optimizing SQL Server Performance Implementing High Availability Your job may require that you master both SQL Server versions. SQL Server 2008R2 and SQL Server 2012 share many common features and mechanisms. The two exams have BOKs that look quite different. However, the actual knowledge items involved do overlap a lot so it actually makes sense to study both together. Throughout this book we use screen captures made out of SQL Server 2012. However, unless the text explicitly states a specific version, the contents can be applied towards both versions. We give you knowledge information relevant to the exam specifications. To be able to succeed in the real exams, you’ll need to apply your earned knowledge to the question scenarios. Many of the exam questions are written to be less straight forward. They tend to be framed within the context of short scenarios. The exams are not too difficult. However, coverage is very comprehensive – a wide range of topics are presented in the official topic lists. The exams do not ask you to answer hundreds of questions. In other words, only a small fraction of the official topics will be presented. This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome." ]
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19.99
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ExamREVIEW (Author)
[ "Books", "Education & Teaching", "Studying & Workbooks" ]
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1481835963
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Books
Goodnight Riley and the Moon, It's Almost Bedtime: Personalized Children’s Books, Personalized Gifts, and Bedtime Stories (A Magnificent Me! estorytime.com Series)
5
2
[ "This book is personalized in Riley’s name. If you would like to order in a different child’s name, go to estorytime.com BEFORE you order to let us know your little one’s first name. We will send you an Amazon direct link and you can then order from Amazon your personalized version in the name(s) you want. Enjoy!", "Riley will love to see her name in print!", "Children love to see their name in print and hear their name throughout their very own storybook. Hold a place in the heart of your sweet Riley as she gets ready for bedtime and her Good Night Riley and the Moon nights. Riley will hear her name as you read her a bedtime story with her dolly by her side in her warm cozy bed. Capture the moments of Riley’s days and the sweet hugs of her nights. Give the special Riley in your life a personalized bedtime story that’s sure to become one of her favorites. Don’t be surprised to hear the padding of little feet running with “Good Night Riley and the Moon” in tow to read again and again.", "This book is a wonderful new baby gift or special occasion personalized gift and is sure to be a favorite for that special Riley in your life –your daughter, grand-daughter, niece, or family friend. Order your copy today and help Riley get all cozy in her warm bed for it is…almost bedtime!", "Please remember this book’s title can be personalized in any girl’s name and makes a perfect personalized gift. Simply go to estorytime.com and let us know your little one’s first name BEFORE you order. We will send you an Amazon direct link and you can then order from Amazon your personalized version. Enjoy!", "Check Out What Others Are Saying...", "“Thank you!! This is such a cool thing for kids.” – MaryAnne", "“The kids will be so excited to open these at Christmas. Thanks so much!” -- Suzanne", "Tags: personalized children’s books, personalized gifts, personalized baby gifts, personalized, bedtime stories, bedtime story, Riley, 1st birthday gifts" ]
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Melissa Ryan (Author)
[ "Books", "Children's Books", "Growing Up & Facts of Life" ]
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1505581125
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Paperback – December 17, 2014
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Books
50 Ways to Wear Denim
4.2
41
[ "On the heels of the breakout hit", "50 Ways to Wear a Scarf", "comes a celebration of a timeless and universally beloved fabric: denim!", "50 Ways to Wear Denim", "is an illustrated guide to styling denim in 50 different looks. Each one spotlights an iconic denim garment (think denim shirts and skirts, jeans for every figure, overalls, jean jackets, and more) or suggests unexpected ways to incorporate denim into an outfit, from dressing up denim for a fancy event to mix-and-matching it with leopard print, florals, and plaids. Lively introductory sections explore denim's history, anatomy, and key terminology, plus tips for shopping and caring for this staple fabric. A must-have fashion resource brimming with color and inspiration,", "50 Ways to Wear Denim", "will delight fashionistas and denim lovers of all ages." ]
[ "About the Author", "Lauren Friedman is the author of", "50 Ways to Wear a Scarf", "and creator of the blog My Closet in Sketches. She lives in Washington, D.C." ]
10.61
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Lauren Friedman (Author)
[ "Books", "Arts & Photography", "Graphic Design" ]
{"Publisher": "Chronicle Books (September 6, 2016)", "Language": "English", "Hardcover": "128 pages", "ISBN 10": "9781452149998", "ISBN 13": "978-1452149998", "Item Weight": "11.3 ounces", "Dimensions": "6.25 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches"}
1452149992
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Hardcover – September 6, 2016
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Books
Comprehension Mini-lessons
4.7
8
[ "Sure-fire lessons and motivating activities—from a Point-of-View Mock Trial to a Fact-O-Spinner Game—help every learner master the essential comprehension skills of determining point of view and distinguishing between fact and opinion. Each section includes a variety of lessons to reinforce skills, a test-preparation lesson and test-formatted activity page, and a fun wrap-up project with evaluation ideas. For use with Grades 4-8." ]
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5.69
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Leann Nickelsen (Author), Sarah Glasscock (Author)
[ "Books", "Education & Teaching", "Schools & Teaching" ]
{"Publisher": "Teaching Resources (January 1, 2004)", "Language": "English", "Paperback": "64 pages", "ISBN 10": "0439438365", "ISBN 13": "978-0439438360", "Reading age": "3 - 5 years", "Item Weight": "4.8 ounces", "Dimensions": "8.25 x 0.25 x 10.5 inches"}
0439438365
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Books
Tom Selleck: An Unauthorized Biography
4.4
13
[ "Traces the career of the popular television star, including his work in TV commercials and soap operas, and offers a glimpse into his personal life" ]
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37.99
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Jason Bonderoff (Author)
[ "Books", "Biographies & Memoirs" ]
{"Publisher": "Signet; Fourth Printing edition (March 1, 1983)", "Language": "English", "Paperback": "184 pages", "ISBN 10": "0451120639", "ISBN 13": "978-0451120632", "Item Weight": "4 ounces", "Dimensions": "7 x 1 x 5 inches"}
0451120639
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Paperback – March 1, 1983
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Books
Collectible Beer Trays (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
4.4
6
[ "Sit back, pop a cold one, and let Gary Straub introduce you to the colorful world of beer tray collecting. With over 800 bright color photographs of different trays and an engaging text, the reader follows the rise and fall of the lithographed tin beer tray from its 1890s introduction, through its golden years, and eventual post-World War II decline. The fortunes of the breweries are charted in their trays through the boom years prior to 1920, the staggering losses of the Prohibition era, and the conservation during World War II. Discover the alternative materials used when tin was in short supply. Manufacturers of the trays, their artwork(often sold to more than one brewery) and their marks are described in detail. Breweries emblazoned on the trays include Ballantine, Bartels, Genessee, and Narragansett. The names of some of the brews themselves provide occasional surprises, like OLE MULE ALE and ANTRACITEBEER." ]
[ "About the Author", "Gary Straub has been collecting Breweriana for thirty years. He lives in Guilford, Connecticut." ]
24.56
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Gary Straub (Author)
[ "Books", "Crafts, Hobbies & Home", "Antiques & Collectibles" ]
{"Publisher": "Schiffer Pub Ltd; UK ed. edition (January 1, 1997)", "Language": "English", "Paperback": "160 pages", "ISBN 10": "0887408400", "ISBN 13": "978-0887408403", "Item Weight": "2 pounds", "Dimensions": "8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches"}
0887408400
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Paperback – January 1, 1997
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Amazon Reviews 2023 (Books Only)

This is a subset of Amazon Review 2023 dataset. Please visit amazon-reviews-2023.github.io/ for more details, loading scripts, and preprocessed benchmark files.

[April 18, 2024] Update

  1. This dataset was created and pushed for the first time.

This is a large-scale Amazon Reviews dataset, collected in 2023 by McAuley Lab, and it includes rich features such as:

  1. User Reviews (ratings, text, helpfulness votes, etc.);
  2. Item Metadata (descriptions, price, raw image, etc.);

What's New?

In the Amazon Reviews'23, we provide:

  1. Larger Dataset: We collected 571.54M reviews, 245.2% larger than the last version;
  2. Newer Interactions: Current interactions range from May. 1996 to Sep. 2023;
  3. Richer Metadata: More descriptive features in item metadata;
  4. Fine-grained Timestamp: Interaction timestamp at the second or finer level;
  5. Cleaner Processing: Cleaner item metadata than previous versions;
  6. Standard Splitting: Standard data splits to encourage RecSys benchmarking.

Basic Statistics

We define the #R_Tokens as the number of tokens in user reviews and #M_Tokens as the number of tokens if treating the dictionaries of item attributes as strings. We emphasize them as important statistics in the era of LLMs.

We count the number of items based on user reviews rather than item metadata files. Note that some items lack metadata.

Grouped by Category

Category #User #Item #Rating #R_Token #M_Token Download
Books 10.3M 4.4M 29.5M 2.9B 3.7B review, meta
meta

Check Pure ID files and corresponding data splitting strategies in Common Data Processing section.

Quick Start

Load User Reviews

from datasets import load_dataset

dataset = load_dataset("cogsci13/Amazon-Reviews-2023-Books-Review", "raw_review_Books", trust_remote_code=True)
print(dataset["full"][0])
{'rating': {0: 1.0},
 'title': {0: 'Not a watercolor book! Seems like copies imo.'},
 'text': {0: 'It is definitely not a watercolor book.  The paper bucked completely.  The pages honestly appear to be photo copies of other pictures. I say that bc if you look at the seal pics you can see the tell tale line at the bottom of the page.  As someone who has made many photocopies of pages in my time so I could try out different colors & mediums that black line is a dead giveaway to me. It’s on other pages too.  The entire book just seems off. Nothing is sharp & clear. There is what looks like toner dust on all the pages making them look muddy.  There are no sharp lines & there is no clear definition.  At least there isn’t in my copy.  And the Coloring Book for Adult on the bottom of the front cover annoys me. Why is it singular & not plural?  They usually say coloring book for kids or coloring book for kids & adults or coloring book for adults- plural.  Lol  Plus it would work for kids if you can get over the grey scale nature of it.  Personally I’m not going to waste expensive pens & paints trying to paint over the grey & black mess.  I grew up in SW Florida minutes from the beaches & I was really excited about the sea life in this. I hope the printers & designers figure out how to clean up the mess bc some of the designs are really cute. They just aren’t worth my time to hand trace & transfer them, but I’m sure there are ppl that will be up to the challenge.  This is one is a hard no. Going back. I tried.'},
 'images': {0: array([{'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516HBU7LQoL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516HBU7LQoL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516HBU7LQoL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+XwcacMmL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+XwcacMmL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+XwcacMmL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RbTuvD1ZL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RbTuvD1ZL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RbTuvD1ZL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71U63wdOeZL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71U63wdOeZL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71U63wdOeZL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WFEDyKcKL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WFEDyKcKL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WFEDyKcKL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8109NwjpHKL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8109NwjpHKL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8109NwjpHKL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814gxfh8wcL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814gxfh8wcL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814gxfh8wcL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HC0vKRC2L._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HC0vKRC2L._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HC0vKRC2L._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Nx6BnRLxL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Nx6BnRLxL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Nx6BnRLxL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QQMwBcVPL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QQMwBcVPL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QQMwBcVPL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fgT3R3OwL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fgT3R3OwL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fgT3R3OwL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mfzny0I5L._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mfzny0I5L._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mfzny0I5L._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nir7bf91L._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nir7bf91L._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nir7bf91L._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yLUo6ZL3L._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yLUo6ZL3L._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yLUo6ZL3L._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zh9h5RwkL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zh9h5RwkL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zh9h5RwkL._SL256_.jpg'},
         {'attachment_type': 'IMAGE', 'large_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91yfcpFlEqL._SL1600_.jpg', 'medium_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91yfcpFlEqL._SL800_.jpg', 'small_image_url': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91yfcpFlEqL._SL256_.jpg'}],
        dtype=object)},
 'asin': {0: 'B09BGPFTDB'},
 'parent_asin': {0: 'B09BGPFTDB'},
 'user_id': {0: 'AFKZENTNBQ7A7V7UXW5JJI6UGRYQ'},
 'timestamp': {0: 1642399598485},
 'helpful_vote': {0: 0},
 'verified_purchase': {0: True}}

Load Item Metadata

dataset = load_dataset("cogsci13/Amazon-Reviews-2023-Books-Meta", "raw_meta_Books", split="full", trust_remote_code=True)
print(dataset[0])
{'main_category': {0: 'Books'},
 'title': {0: 'Chaucer'},
 'average_rating': {0: 4.5},
 'rating_number': {0: 29},
 'features': {0: array([], dtype=object)},
 'description': {0: array([], dtype=object)},
 'price': {0: '8.23'},
 'images': {0: {'hi_res': array([None], dtype=object),
   'large': array(['https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X61VPJYKL._SX334_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg'],
         dtype=object),
   'thumb': array([None], dtype=object),
   'variant': array(['MAIN'], dtype=object)}},
 'videos': {0: {'title': array([], dtype=object),
   'url': array([], dtype=object),
   'user_id': array([], dtype=object)}},
 'store': {0: 'Peter Ackroyd (Author)'},
 'categories': {0: array(['Books', 'Literature & Fiction', 'History & Criticism'],
        dtype=object)},
 'details': {0: '{"Publisher": "Chatto & Windus; First Edition (January 1, 2004)", "Language": "English", "Hardcover": "196 pages", "ISBN 10": "0701169850", "ISBN 13": "978-0701169855", "Item Weight": "10.1 ounces", "Dimensions": "5.39 x 0.71 x 7.48 inches"}'},
 'parent_asin': {0: '0701169850'},
 'bought_together': {0: None},
 'subtitle': {0: 'Hardcover – Import, January 1, 2004'},
 'author': {0: "{'avatar': 'https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Je2zja9pL._SY600_.jpg', 'name': 'Peter Ackroyd', 'about': ['Peter Ackroyd, (born 5 October 1949) is an English biographer, novelist and critic with a particular interest in the history and culture of London. For his novels about English history and culture and his biographies of, among others, William Blake, Charles Dickens, T. S. Eliot and Sir Thomas More, he won the Somerset Maugham Award and two Whitbread Awards. He is noted for the volume of work he has produced, the range of styles therein, his skill at assuming different voices and the depth of his research.', 'He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 1984 and appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2003.', 'Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.']}"}}

Check data loading examples and Huggingface datasets APIs in Common Data Loading section.

Data Fields

For User Reviews

Field Type Explanation
rating float Rating of the product (from 1.0 to 5.0).
title str Title of the user review.
text str Text body of the user review.
images list Images that users post after they have received the product. Each image has different sizes (small, medium, large), represented by the small_image_url, medium_image_url, and large_image_url respectively.
asin str ID of the product.
parent_asin str Parent ID of the product. Note: Products with different colors, styles, sizes usually belong to the same parent ID. The “asin” in previous Amazon datasets is actually parent ID. Please use parent ID to find product meta.
user_id str ID of the reviewer
timestamp int Time of the review (unix time)
verified_purchase bool User purchase verification
helpful_vote int Helpful votes of the review

For Item Metadata

Field Type Explanation
main_category str Main category (i.e., domain) of the product.
title str Name of the product.
average_rating float Rating of the product shown on the product page.
rating_number int Number of ratings in the product.
features list Bullet-point format features of the product.
description list Description of the product.
price float Price in US dollars (at time of crawling).
images list Images of the product. Each image has different sizes (thumb, large, hi_res). The “variant” field shows the position of image.
videos list Videos of the product including title and url.
store str Store name of the product.
categories list Hierarchical categories of the product.
details dict Product details, including materials, brand, sizes, etc.
parent_asin str Parent ID of the product.
bought_together list Recommended bundles from the websites.

Citation

@article{hou2024bridging,
  title={Bridging Language and Items for Retrieval and Recommendation},
  author={Hou, Yupeng and Li, Jiacheng and He, Zhankui and Yan, An and Chen, Xiusi and McAuley, Julian},
  journal={arXiv preprint arXiv:2403.03952},
  year={2024}
}

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