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  Healing Companions - Ordinary...

  Jane Miller

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  As the more than 65 million dog-owners in America will attest, there's something about the presence of a dog that inspires confidence, nurtures emotional well being, and brings out the best in ourselves. But for some people, the presence of a dog can do even more.  Written by the leading expert in an emerging new field of therapy, Healing Companions is the first book to detail how dogs are increasingly benefiting those who suffer from a range of emotional ills, from eating disorders and anxiety, to agoraphobia, depression, and post-traumatic stress. Healing Companions will teach you:What criteria to consider when choosing the right dog for you. What kind of training service dogs require.What to expect and how to respond when you take a service dog out in public.How a dog can compliment other forms of therapy.How to navigate the procedural regulations that apply to a service dog.How to recognize the dog's needs and provide it with proper care.And much more.

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  Rogues' Gallery - The Rise (And...

  Philip Hook

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  Here for the first time is the history of art dealers, those extraordinary men and women who, over centuries (and almost entirely out of the public eye), built their profession on a singular skill: identifying the intangible but infinitely desirable qualities that characterize the greatest works of art—and finding clients for whom those qualities are irresistible. 
  Philip Hook's riveting narrative takes us from the early days of art dealing in Antwerp, where paintings were sold by weight, to the unassailable hauteur of contemporary galleries in New York, London, Paris, and beyond. Along the way, we meet a surprisingly wide-ranging cast of characters—from tailors, spies, and the occasional anarchist to scholars, aristocrats, and connoisseurs, some compelled by greed, some by their own vision of art—and some by the art of the deal. Among them are Joseph Duveen, who almost single-handedly brought the Old Masters to America; Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, high priest of Cubism; and Peter Wilson, the charismatic Sotheby's chairman who made a theater of the auction room. 
  Rogues' Gallery bursts with unforgettable anecdotes and astute judgments about art and artists, honed by Hook's more than forty years in the art market—making it essential listening for anyone interested in the hidden history of art.

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  Eat Your Words - The Definitive...

  Paul Convery

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  “An outstanding contribution to the field of food language and lore and an accessible reference book for professional and amateur foodies alike.” —Susannah Seton, author of Simple Pleasures of the Kitchen 
   
  Eat Your Words is a gloriously gluttonous glossary of all things grub and gastronomy: It’s a true treat for anyone who loves language as much as they love food. With witty and fun definitions of everything from aeroponics to zoosaprophagy, this compilation offers definitions of six thousand unusual and unfamiliar terms across twenty-one fact-packed courses. 
   
  For bon viveurs and verbivores alike: Are you a gourmet who knows the difference between Maldon and Morton salt? Maybe you’re an expert on the properties of heat in cooking. Or you’re a cocktail connoisseur with a taste for tequila. Eat Your Words is a surprising treat for anyone who loves learning about food and cooking. 
   
  A delight for word nerds: For Scrabble stars and anyone who excels at Words with Friends, Eat Your Words is a clever guide to little-known culinary terms that will give you that special edge. 
   
  In Eat Your Words, you’ll find terms about:A cornucopia of culinary treats from around the worldThe cultivation, selling, and serving of every food you can imagineThe appetites of diners and their dinners across all species 
   
  This new dictionary is the fun reference book you didn’t know you wanted. Fans of Tequila Mockingbird and On Food and Cooking will enjoy this fascinating journey into the language of food and eating. 
   
  “Now I can impress my food-snob friends with more than my ratatouille and learn some great food-related Scrabble words as well.” —Nina Lesowitz, author of The Party Girl Cookbook

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  The Civil War Seige of Jackson...

  Jim Woodrick

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  Even after a grueling forty-seven-day siege at Vicksburg, Ulysses S. Grant could not rest on his laurels. Just fifty miles away in Jackson, Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston and the "Army of Relief" still posed a threat to Grant's hard-won victory. General William Tecumseh Sherman countered by marching Union troops to Jackson. After a weeklong siege under a hot Mississippi sun, Johnston's army abandoned the city, leaving the fate of Jackson in the hands of Sherman's troops. Historian Jim Woodrick recounts the Civil War devastation and rebirth of Mississippi's capital.

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  LOLcat Bible - In teh beginnin...

  Martin Grondin

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  “If you love cats and are also familiar with the language and humor of internet memes, you will find this book a fun light entertainment.” —Bible Study Magazine 
   
  GIV US DIS DAY OUR DALEE CHEEZBURGER. 
   
  AND FURGIV US FOR MAKIN YU A COOKIE, BUT EATEDING IT. 
   
  AND WE FURGIV WEN CATS STEEL OUR COOKIEZ. 
   
  From the biblical languages of Greek and Hebrew to Latin and the King’s English, the Bible has been translated into over 2000 languages. 
   
  ADD ONE MORE. 
   
  For the first time ever, LOLCat Bible brings the good news to your feline friends in their native LOLSpeak. The perfect gift for cuddly kittehs everywhere, this book retells the greatest stories ever told like never before, including:Noah’s Reely Big BowtMoses an teh Scari Burnin BushTeh Ten Bad PlaguesDavid an Goliath teh GiuntDaniel an teh Pooch’s DenJonah an teh Big FishieWawter into BoozeHappy Cat Walks on WawterTeh Last Cheezburger FeestHappy Cat Rises from teh Deds 
   
  and many, many more . . .  
   
  “A lot of fun, and—surprisingly—it may inspire many to dust off their Bibles, just to see the original texts BCLC (before the creation of LOLcat).” —SeattlePI 
   
  “Srsly. People have gotten together to ‘translate’ the whole of the Bible into poorly-written Internet-speak. And it’s awesome . . . Here’s what I love about this book (besides the fact that it’s silly as all get-out): it really truly engages the text.” —Spiritual Implications

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  Craft Inc - The Ultimate Guide...

  Meg Mateo Ilasco

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  This revised and expanded edition of the definitive crafter’s business book covers everything from product development to social media marketing. 
   
  Crafters looking to turn their hobby into a profession can rely on the tried and true advice in Craft, Inc. An author, entrepreneur, and multidisciplinary creative, Meg Mateo Ilasco offers guidance on everything from developing products and sourcing materials to writing a business plan and paying taxes.  
   
  With all-new sections on opening an online shop, using social media strategically, and more—along with updated interviews from such craft luminaries as Jonathan Adler and Jill Bliss—this comprehensive primer features the most current information on starting and running a successful creative business.

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