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  Living and Dying with Marcel Proust

  Christopher Prendergast

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  Living and Dying with Marcel Proust is the result of a lifetime's reading of, reflection on, and love for Proust's masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time. 
   
   
   
  One of the masterpieces of twentieth-century fiction, Proust's In Search of Lost Time describes a unique journey, combining elements drawn from the timeless narratives of great expectations and lost illusions. In this lively and entertaining book, Christopher Prendergast traces that journey as it unfolds on an arc defined by the polarities in his title: living and dying. 
   
   
   
  At once a careful contemplation Proust's masterwork and an exploration of the rich sensory and impressionistic tapestry of a lived world, Living and Dying with Marcel Proust addresses such disparate Proustian obsessions as insomnia, food, digestion, color, addiction, memory, breath and breathing, breasts, snobbism, music, and humor. 
   
   
   
  Entertaining and erudite, Prendergast's book will surely become the companion for all listeners either about to reembark on Proust's three-million-word journey or setting out for the first time.

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  Dating Dynamics - Modern...

  Owen Jones

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  Welcome to a captivating exploration of love, connection, and the ever-evolving landscape of modern courtship. In this book, we embark on a journey that transcends generations, delving into the intricacies of dating dynamics for individuals of all ages. Whether you find yourself in the exhilarating bloom of youth or the seasoned wisdom of age, the pages that follow are a compass for navigating the diverse and dynamic world of contemporary courtship. 
  As we investigate the intricacies of modern relationships, we’ll uncover timeless dating tips that bridge generational gaps, embracing the universal aspects of love that connect us all. From the thrill of a first date to the enduring joy of a lifelong commitment, this book is a guide for individuals at various stages of their romantic journey. 
  The dating landscape is ever-shifting, influenced by cultural shifts, technological advancements, and evolving societal norms. Whether you’re a digital native navigating the complexities of online dating or someone who fondly recalls the days of handwritten love letters, the principles explored within these pages are designed to resonate with the universal essence of human connection. 
  Prepare to explore the art of communication, the beauty of shared interests, the importance of surprise and spontaneity, and the enduring power of emotional intimacy. These are not mere guidelines but reflections of the collective wisdom garnered from the diverse experiences of those who have treaded the path of love before us.

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  The Petroleum Papers - Inside...

  Geoff Dembicki

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  Burning fossil fuels will cause catastrophic global warming: this is what top American oil executives were told by scientists in 1959. But they ignored that warning. Instead, they developed one of the biggest, most polluting oil sources in the world—the oil sands in Alberta, Canada. As investigative journalist Geoff Dembicki reveals in this explosive book, the decades-long conspiracy to keep the oil sands flowing into the US would turn out to be one of the biggest reasons for the world's failure to stop the climate crisis. 
   
   
   
  In The Petroleum Papers, Dembicki draws from confidential oil industry documents to uncover for the first time how companies like Exxon, Koch Industries, and Shell built a global right-wing echo chamber to protect oil sands profits—a misinformation campaign that continues to this day. He also tells the high-stakes stories of people fighting back: a Seattle lawyer who brought down Big Tobacco and is now going after Big Oil, a Filipina activist whose family drowned in a climate disaster, and a former Exxon engineer pushed out for asking hard questions. 
   
   
   
  With experts now warning we have less than a decade to get global emissions under control, The Petroleum Papers provides a step-by-step account of how we got to this precipice—and the politicians and companies who deserve our blame.

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  The Poacher's Nightmare -...

  Kennie Prince, Alfred Nichols

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  Racoons are not the only bandits wearing masks in the wilderness. Growing up, author Kennie Prince spent most of his time in the woods and creeks near his home in Rankin County, Mississippi. A highly skilled outdoorsman, Prince began his career with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1983 and dedicated his life to protecting Mississippi's fish and wildlife resources in dangerous undercover work. The Poacher's Nightmare: Stories of an Undercover Game Warden contains dozens of hair-raising accounts of covert wildlife operations, often spanning years, requiring ingenious planning, complicated secrecy, and deft coordination. 
   
   
   
  Prince infiltrated bloody-minded, wary criminal groups, winning their trust. When his traps were fully set, he involved other state and federal law enforcement officials to bring an abrupt halt to abominable thefts of vast fish and wildlife resources from the public trust. Smart, creative, knowledgeable, tenacious, disciplined, passionate, and a natural-born actor, Prince bore a unique skill set that made him an ideal fit for this perilous undertaking. This memoir details how Prince gained the confidence of tightly knit circles of loyal, leery poachers and put an end to their destructive evil.

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  Save Your Marriage Playbook

  Z.L. Allen

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  Save Your Marriage Playbook: A Guide to Restoring Your Marriage. Learn Proven Techniques to Repair and Strengthen Your RelationshipMarriage is a lifelong commitment that brings two individuals together as partners in life. However, over time, even the strongest relationships can experience difficulties and drift apart. If you and your spouse are facing challenges in your marriage, it's important to take proactive steps to rekindle the love and connection you once shared.This practical guide will provide you with tips and strategies to help you reignite the spark in your marriage and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship. Whether you've been married for a few years or several decades, these strategies can help you to deepen your love and connection, communicate more effectively, and build a brighter future together.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Guide to Rekindle Your Marriage- How to Calmly Discuss and Agree on the Big Goals- Assessing Yourself- The Power of Gratitude- And many more!Whether you've been married for a few years or several decades, these strategies can help you to deepen your love and connection, communicate more effectively, and build a brighter future together. To learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  Learning to Improve - How...

  Louis M. Gomez, Anthony S. Bryk,...

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  As a field, education has largely failed to learn from experience. Time after time, promising education reforms fall short of their goals and are abandoned as other promising ideas take their place. In Learning to Improve, the authors argue for a new approach. Rather than "implementing fast and learning slow," they believe educators should adopt a more rigorous approach to improvement that allows the field to "learn fast to implement well. 
   
   
    
  Using ideas borrowed from improvement science, the authors show how a process of disciplined inquiry can be combined with the use of networks to identify, adapt, and successfully scale up promising interventions in education. Organized around six core principles, the book shows how "networked improvement communities" can bring together researchers and practitioners to accelerate learning in key areas of education. Examples include efforts to address the high rates of failure among students in community college remedial math courses and strategies for improving feedback to novice teachers. 
   
   
    
  Learning to Improve offers a new paradigm for research and development in education that promises to be a powerful driver of improvement for the nation's schools and colleges.

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