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Books by splitShops Overdue: Reckoning with the Public Library - Paperback
by Amanda Oliver (Author)"One part love letter, one part eulogy, Overdue tells the story of America's public library system . . . Amanda Oliver proves herself a vibrant new literary voice . . . This is a book for all book lovers." --Reza Aslan, author of Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth Who are libraries for, how have they evolved, and why do they fill so many roles in our society today? Based on firsthand experiences from six years of professional work as a librarian in high-poverty neighborhoods of Washington, DC, as well as interviews and research, Overdue begins with Oliver's first day at an "unusual" branch: Northwest One. Using her experience at this branch allows Oliver to highlight the national problems that have existed in libraries since they were founded: racism, segregation, and class inequalities. These age-old problems have evolved into police violence, the opioid epidemic, rampant houselessness, and lack of mental health care nationwide--all of which come to a head in public library spaces. Can public librarians continue to play the many roles they are tasked with? Can American society sustain one of its most noble institutions? Pushing against hundreds of years of stereotypes, romanticization, and discomfort with a call to reckoning, Overdue will change the way you think about libraries forever.Author BiographyAmanda Oliver is a writer and former librarian. Her writing has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Vox, Electric Literature, Medium, and The Rumpus. She has been interviewed about libraries and being a librarian for NPR, CBC Radio, Associated Press, and American Libraries Magazine. Oliver is a graduate of the MLS program at SUNY Buffalo and the MFA program at UC Riverside. A Buffalo, New York, native, she now lives and writes in the Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.55 x 8.66 x 5.67 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
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Books by splitShops Purpose Driven Legacy: Living a life worthy of legacy - Paperback
by Dustin Royer (Author)Uncover your life's purpose and create a lasting legacy with this transformative guide. Ignite your heart's passion, prioritize what truly matters, and inspire profound change in your life. Purpose Driven Legacy is a profound journey that invites readers to delve into the depths of their existence. It poses the poignant question: What would Jesus say about you if he were invited to speak at your memorial service? Would he say that he knows you? This thought-provoking query is designed to stir the soul and prompt introspection about the path one is treading. This book provides a roadmap to a purposeful existence, urging readers to scrutinize their paths, assess their present standing, and carve out a trajectory imbued with significance. It is a guide that encourages you to prioritize the things that matter the most in your life. Purpose Driven Legacy is filled with stirring testimonials and timeless scriptures, serving as a beacon of hope guiding you towards a life of purpose. The wisdom encapsulated within these pages has been hailed by early readers as a beacon of enlightenment and action. They testify to its unparalleled capacity to stir souls and provoke profound transformations. This is not just a book; it is a vital companion for life's journey. It is a call to action, a plea for every individual to recognize their potential and harness it to create a legacy that resonates beyond their lifetime. It is an invitation to step into the realm of purposeful living and leave behind a legacy that truly matters. Purpose Driven Legacy is a transformative odyssey crafted to ignite purpose in the hearts of individuals from every walk of life. It is a testament to the power of purpose and the profound impact it can have on our lives. Embrace the journey, discover your purpose, and create a legacy that will inspire generations to come. Number of Pages: 152 Dimensions: 0.33 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$19.42
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Books by splitShops Who Is God?: A Toddler Theology Book about Our Creator - Board Book
by Lauren Groves (Author), Alice Samuel (Illustrator) Even toddlers can learn theology! It's never too early to help kids learn about God. This debut book from the series, Toddler Theology, teaches kids to answer basic questions about who God is. Kids will learn that God has always existed, is three in one, is the creator of everything, there is only one God, and more. Much like a catechism, this question-and-answer-style board book helps toddlers understand who God is at a basic but rich level. Each spread uses beautiful illustrations to help kids pair the question's answer with bright, memorable images. The questions are simple, and the answers are short and easy to memorize, giving even toddlers tools they need to answer their budding questions about theology. Author BiographyLauren Groves is an editor, writer, wife, and mom of two located in Nashville, TN. She joined a group of friends to help plant King's Cross Church in East Nashville in 2022 where she has coordinated the kids and family ministries ever since. Lauren is an acquisitions editor for B&H Kids, and she is passionate about helping kids, teens, and women know God more without needing a degree in theology or a decades-long church background. Lauren authored New Year, New You, a 365-day devotional teaching teens to pray through the Bible, and the upcoming series board book series, Toddler Theology. Number of Pages: 20 Dimensions: 0.71 x 7.09 x 5.12 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$12.99
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Books by splitShops Baker, Liar, Con Man, Thief: Escaping the Law One Identity at a Time - Hardcover
by D. J. Adler (Author)Step into a dangerous world of cunning and survival with BAKER, LIAR, CON MAN, THIEF: Escaping the Law One Identity at a Time by D.J. Adler. Reminiscent of the hit film Catch Me If You Can, this gripping true story unveils the life of David Adler, a teenager in South Florida in the late 1970s when he embarks on an audacious journey of deception. It all starts when Adler secures a bank loan to buy a booming local bakery. With no funds to his name, Adler unlocks his talent for forgery and the art of the scam. Alongside his mother and Italian tough-guy stepfather, he navigates a perilous path of crime, crafting false identities to dupe banks, casinos, and even the World's Fair, accumulating vast sums and dodging law enforcement. Enter Dianne Symmons, a witty, sarcastic FBI agent obsessed with their capture. After she solves an unrelated airline hijacking case, she is assigned to find the trio and make a case against them. Much easier said than done since each uses hundreds of names and disposes of identities like tissue. This thrilling narrative is perfect for those who enjoy crime memoirs. It explores the thrilling and perilous life of con artists at work and delves into the complexities of familial bonds, the pursuit of freedom, and the consequences of a life lived on the run. BAKER, LIAR, CON MAN, THIEF is a masterclass in the psychology of deception that takes the reader on a roller-coaster journey through the underbelly of 1970s America. Number of Pages: 396 Dimensions: 0.88 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: May 28, 2024
$30.22
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Books by splitShops Shark Face-Off! - Paperback
by Penelope Arlon (Author)This fact- and photo-filled books pits sharks and other ocean creatures against each other in epic battles! Includes a life-sized replica Orca tooth and a life-sized replica Great White tooth for your collection!Get up close and personal with awesome sharks! Featuring a fact-filled book with striking cool images and compelling information about sharks and other incredible ocean predators. Compare your favorite creatures with battle scorecards and decide who's the winner in epic encounters! Includes a life-sized replica Orca tooth and a life-sized replica Great White shark tooth.Author BiographyPenny Arlon writes children's nonfiction, taking inspiration from her own children. Her books range from preschool titles to family reference books, and include the Art Attack books, based on the award-winning CITV (UK) children's television program, and all 14 titles in Dorling Kindersley's Eye Know series. She is the author of almost all the books in the Scholastic Discover More emergent and confident reader strands, which have won numerous accolades and prizes. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.13 x 9.27 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$17.99
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Books by splitShops I Say, Yes Lord! - Paperback
by Lauren A. McCoy (Author)Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you. -James 4:8, NIV My hope and prayer is that after reading this devotional, you decide to draw closer to God, prioritize Him in your life, and realize the importance of spending time with Him daily. If you make that choice, I guarantee your relationship with God will become stronger than you could ever imagine. "Lauren is highly attuned with the Holy Spirit. She lives her life seeking God first and finding peace in His plan. Lauren knows the power of prayer and is always giving God the credit which I find aspirational!" -Maggie McCane "I have known Lauren since 2018 and have seen changes in her since the rebirth of her relationship with Christ in 2021. Lauren helps me feel Jesus'' love and inspires me to accept Him into my life.." -Destiny Valenzuela Number of Pages: 78 Dimensions: 0.16 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$16.18
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Books by splitShops The Singularity - Paperback
by Dino Buzzati (Author), Anne Milano Appel (Translator)In this prophetic allegory about artificial intelligence by a renowned figure of twentieth-century Italian literature, a modest university professor becomes involved in a remote and enigmatic project in the middle of the Cold War. At the beginning of Dino Buzzati's The Singularity, Ermanno Ismani, an unassuming university professor, is summoned by the minister of defense to accept a two-year, top-secret mission at a mysterious research center, isolated from the world among forests, plunging cliffs, and high mountains. What's he supposed to do there? Not clear. How long will he be there? No saying. Still, Ismani takes the mystifying job and, accompanied by his no-nonsense wife, Elisa, heads to the so-called Experimental Camp of Military Zone 36, wondering whether, in the midst of the Cold War, it's some sort of nuclear project he's been assigned to. But no, the colleagues the couple meets on arrival assure them, it's nothing like that. It's much, much more powerful. At the center of the research complex is strange, shining, at times murmurous, white wall. Behind it, a deep gorge drops away, full of wires and radio towers and mobile sensors and a host of eccentric structures. A question begins to dawn: Could this be the shape of consciousness itself? And if so, whose? Buzzati's novella of 1960, a pioneering work of Italian science fiction, is published here in a brisk new translation by Anne Milano Appel. In it, Buzzati explores his favorite themes of love and longing while offering a startlingly prescient parable of artificial intelligence.Author BiographyDino Buzzati (1906-1972) was an Italian journalist, artist, and author. A gifted artist as well as writer, Buzzati was the author of five novels, including The Stronghold and A Love Affair (NYRB Classics); numerous short stories and poems; a children's book; and a comic book, Poem Strip (NYRB Classics). Anne Milano Appel has translated nearly four dozen books from Italian into English, including Giovanni Arpino's Scent of a Woman; Pope Francis's God is Young; Claudio Magris's Blindly, which won the inaugural Italian Prose in Translation Award; and, most recently, Claudia Petrucci's The Performance. She lives in the Bay Area. Number of Pages: 136 Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.9 x 5 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$15.95
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Books by splitShops All That Names Us - Paperback
by Keith Walker (Author)The poems in All That Names Us enfold memory, loss, yearning, and those moments of feeling at home in this world, those moments of not only feeling, but of being felt. The poems attempt to embody the beauty and brokenness and the healing that make up this mysterious human journey, to hold the paradoxes of both the isolation and the love, the suffering and the healing, the emptiness and the grace. Number of Pages: 140 Dimensions: 0.33 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 10, 2024
$21.60
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Books by splitShops Missouri Off the Beaten Path(r) - Paperback
by Patti Delano (Author), Cathy Johnson (Contribution by)Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Missouri Off the Beaten Path shares with you the Show Me State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed--from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So, if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path. Author BiographyPatti DeLano is a travel writer and photographer who has lived in the Ozarks of Missouri. She is also the author of Arkansas off the Beaten Path and Kansas Off the Beaten Path. She lives in Venice, Florida. Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 1.85 x 9 x 5.95 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 04, 2024
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Books by splitShops The Nervous Dragon: A Story about Overcoming Back-To-School Worries - Board Book
by Dk (Author)This picture book is an adorable introduction to starting school for pre-readers. This journey of a young dragon will teach little ones that starting school isn't as scary as they might think. From DK's bestselling First Seasonal Stories series comes a new magical adventure for any little dragon aged 3-5 getting ready to start school! Follow the story of Drago, who learns to embrace new experiences as he gets ready for his first day at school. But when he thinks about it, it makes him feel nervous. Settle first day jitters with this magical story that shows that starting school isn't as scary as little ones might think. This story normalises first day worries and is a gentle reminder of the exciting new possibilities that school brings. This heartwarming board book about starting school offers: - A great opportunity for little ones to understand and communicate their emotions, build confidence and overcome worries.- Bright illustrations alongside an engaging storyline that is suitable for young children.- A chunky board book with rounded edges and sturdy pages for children to turn.- The fifth title in the bestselling series that includes includes The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer, The Sleepy Bunny, and The Lonely Otter. Children who are getting ready to start school are encouraged to share any hidden worries they may have through this picture book about a dragon with a big secret - that he can't breathe fire. But what will the other dragons at school think? Think board book will teach little ones that starting school is exciting and there's no better place to learn and perfect your fire breathing techniques! More in the series At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like The Nervous Dragon, then why not try other titles in this collection of first experiences for young children? Try The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer, The Sleepy Bunny, and The Lonely Otter for an introduction to Halloween, Christmas, Easter and Valentine's!Author BiographyClare Victoria Wilson loves experimenting with different styles and techniques and creating bright, fun characters that will delight young children. Before turning to children's illustration, Clare spent 10 years in the greeting card and gift industry. Number of Pages: 18 Dimensions: 0.4 x 6.2 x 6.2 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$7.99
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Books by splitShops Ava Lin, Best Friend! - Paperback
by Vicky Fang (Author), Vicky Fang (Illustrator)Brand-new first grader Ava Lin is determined to find a best friend--even if she's a bit unclear on how to go about it--in this launch of a funny, super relatable chapter-book series. Ava Lin is six and a half years old, and she loves bubble tea, finding treasures, and animals (note the 117 varieties of pets on her wish list). She's very good at drawing and balancing pasta on her nose. And there's a Very Exciting Thing happening in her life right now: tomorrow is her first day of first grade! Which means she gets a new backpack, new pencils, and a new lunch box. But what she really wants to get in first grade is a best friend, which isn't as easy as she thought. Ava's quest has her navigating some confusing social rules, with unintentionally comical results--but she always manages to wriggle out of her mishaps in ways young readers will find very familiar. With an engaging text, humorous graphic panels, and black-and-white illustrations, Vicky Fang draws on her Chinese American family's experience to create a heroine kids will instantly love.Author BiographyVicky Fang is the author of the Layla and the Bots chapter books series, as well as the I Can Code board book series and the picture book Invent-a-Pet. She is the author-illustrator of Friendbots and AlphaBots. A former Google product designer, she now writes and illustrates children's books full-time. Vicky Fang lives in California. Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.4 x 8 x 5.8 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$6.99
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Books by splitShops Into the Mighty Sea - Hardcover
by Arlene Abundis (Author), Cynthia Alonso (Illustrator)When Mariel's emotions become a big sea of color, she must learn to sail through or get lost in the swells in Into the Mighty Sea by debut author Arlene Abundis and acclaimed illustrator Cynthia Alonso.Mariel's family is a big POP of color! But when her tíos, tías, and cousins arrive for her hermanito's birthday party, their many besos, noises, and colors start to feel overwhelming. As Mariel's tears grow into an ocean, she paints a boat to stay afloat and dives into the mighty sea.When an island calls to her through the swells, she discovers sights, smells, and sounds on its shores that bring back memories of the people she loves the most to guide her back home.Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written, Into the Mighty Sea is about a girl with big emotions who learns that sometimes taking a step back can be exactly what you need. Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.34 x 10.28 x 10.11 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$19.99
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Books by splitShops What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds - Paperback
by Jennifer Ackerman (Author)An instant New York Times bestseller! A New York Times Notable Book of 2023 Named a Best Book of 2023 by Publishers Weekly From the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific investigation into owls--the most elusive of birds--and why they exert such a hold on human imagination With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really know about owls? Some two hundred sixty species of owls exist today, and they reside on every continent except Antarctica, but they are far more difficult to find and study than other birds because they are cryptic, camouflaged, and mostly active at night. Though human fascination with owls goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to understand the complex nature of these extraordinary birds. In What an Owl Knows, Jennifer Ackerman joins scientists in the field and explores how researchers are using modern technology and tools to learn how owls communicate, hunt, court, mate, raise their young, and move about from season to season. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations; the result is an awe-inspiring exploration of owls across the globe and through human history, and a spellbinding account of the world's most enigmatic group of birds.Author BiographyJennifer Ackerman has been writing about science and nature for more than three decades. Her previous book, The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think, was a finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. Her New York Times bestselling book, The Genius of Birds, has been translated into twenty-five languages and was named one of the best nonfiction books of 2016 by The Wall Street Journal, a Best Science Book by NPR's Science Friday, and a Nature Book of the Year by The Sunday Times. Her other books include Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast, Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream: A Day in the Life of Your Body, and Chance in the House of Fate: A Natural History of Heredity. Ackerman's articles and essays have appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, Scientific American, and many other publications. She is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, including a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship in Nonfiction, a Bunting Fellowship, and a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.79 x 8.37 x 5.53 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$19.00
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Books by splitShops Crook Manifesto - Paperback
by Colson Whitehead (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author of Harlem Shuffle continues his Harlem saga in a powerful and hugely-entertaining novel that summons 1970s New York in all its seedy glory. "Dazzling" -Walter Mosley, The New York Times Book Review. It's 1971. Trash piles up on the streets, crime is at an all-time high, the city is careening towards bankruptcy, and a shooting war has broken out between the NYPD and the Black Liberation Army. Amidst this collective nervous breakdown furniture store owner and ex-fence Ray Carney tries to keep his head down and his business thriving. His days moving stolen goods around the city are over. It's strictly the straight-and-narrow for him -- until he needs Jackson 5 tickets for his daughter May and he decides to hit up his old police contact Munson, fixer extraordinaire. But Munson has his own favors to ask of Carney and staying out of the game gets a lot more complicated - and deadly. 1973. The counter-culture has created a new generation, the old ways are being overthrown, but there is one constant, Pepper, Carney's endearingly violent partner in crime. It's getting harder to put together a reliable crew for hijackings, heists, and assorted felonies, so Pepper takes on a side gig doing security on a Blaxploitation shoot in Harlem. He finds himself in a freaky world of Hollywood stars, up-and-coming comedians, and celebrity drug dealers, in addition to the usual cast of hustlers, mobsters, and hit men. These adversaries underestimate the seasoned crook - to their regret. 1976. Harlem is burning, block by block, while the whole country is gearing up for Bicentennial celebrations. Carney is trying to come up with a July 4th ad he can live with. ("Two Hundred Years of Getting Away with It!"), while his wife Elizabeth is campaigning for her childhood friend, the former assistant D.A and rising politician Alexander Oakes. When a fire severely injures one of Carney's tenants, he enlists Pepper to look into who may be behind it. Our crooked duo have to battle their way through a crumbling metropolis run by the shady, the violent, and the utterly corrupted. CROOK MANIFESTO is a darkly funny tale of a city under siege, but also a sneakily searching portrait of the meaning of family. Colson Whitehead's kaleidoscopic portrait of Harlem is sure to stand as one of the all-time great evocations of a place and a time.Author BiographyCOLSON WHITEHEAD is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twelve works of fiction and nonfiction, and is a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, for The Nickel Boys and The Underground Railroad, which also won the National Book Award. A recipient of MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships, he lives in New York City. Number of Pages: 336 Dimensions: 1 x 8.3 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$18.00
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Books by splitShops Mirrored Heavens - Hardcover
by Rebecca Roanhorse (Author)The interwoven destinies of the people of Meridian will finally be determined in this stunning conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Even the sea cannot stay calm before the storm. --Teek saying Serapio, avatar of the Crow God Reborn and the newly crowned Carrion King, rules Tova. But his enemies gather both on distant shores and within his own city as the matrons of the clans scheme to destroy him. And deep in the alleys of the Maw, a new prophecy is whispered, this one from the Coyote God. It promises Serapio certain doom if its terrible dictates are not fulfilled. Meanwhile, Xiala is thrust back amongst her people as war comes first to the island of Teek. With their way of life and their magic under threat, she is their last best hope. But the sea won't talk to her the way it used to, and doubts riddle her mind. She will have to sacrifice the things that matter most to unleash her powers and become the queen they were promised. And in the far northern wastelands, Naranpa, avatar of the Sun God, seeks a way to save Tova from the visions of fire that engulf her dreams. But another presence has begun stalking her nightmares, and the Jaguar God is on the hunt. Nominated for the Nebula, Lambda, Locus, and Hugo Awards, winner of the Alex Award from the American Library Association and the Ignyte Award from Fiyah magazine, the Between Earth and Sky trilogy is amongst our most lauded modern fantasy series from The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and USA TODAY bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse.Author BiographyRebecca Roanhorse is the New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth World series and the Between Earth and Sky trilogy. She has won multiple awards for her fiction including the Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Awards. She has also written for Marvel and Lucasfilm, and for hit TV series including A Murder At the End of the World and Echo. She lives in New Mexico with her family. Number of Pages: 608 Dimensions: 1.7 x 9.55 x 6.4 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$29.99
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Books by splitShops Twentieth-Century Germany: Politics, Culture, and Society 1918-1990 - Paperback
by Mary Fulbrook (Editor)This book is a clear and accessible guide to the controversial course of modern German history. A series of intellectually innovative and stimulating essays address key issues and debates, providing both chronological coverage and a thematic approach to modern German politics, economy, society, and culture.Author BiographyMary Fulbrook is a professor at University College of London. Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN Publication Date: May 04, 2001
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Books by splitShops Rocks in My Bed - Paperback
by Craig Nettleton (Author)When the granddaughter of an elderly outlaw asks Philip Habib to find the source of her grandfather's money, he encounters the legend of the Lost Adams' Diggings. His request for help from Sarah Johnson, a ranger intern, at the Malpais National Monument in the lava beds of New Mexico leads to more than information. Their growing intimacy is observed by Derek Gruber, a skin head biker, whose paranoia grows when Philip begins speaking Arabic with an old friend. Gruber discovers that Habib is an Arab American private investigator and that his friend, Ross McIntyre, is an alcoholic geologist who spent years in Saudi Arabia. He becomes convinced that they are members of a terrorist cell who are looking for nuclear materials for a dirty bomb in the uranium country in Cibola County. As Gruber follows their search, his misplaced patriotism escalates into violence. He traps Philip and Ross in a zigzag canyon where they face a choice between a sniper rifle and a flash flood. Craig Nettleton was born and raised in northern Minnesota. In his junior year of college, he studied at the American University of Beirut and traveled in the Middle East. Arriving in New Mexico in 1971, he lived in the foothills of the Zuni Mountains where he first encountered the legend of the Lost Adams' Diggings. He obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of New Mexico. After searching central New Mexico for the lost gold mine, his explorations became the basis for his first novel. Number of Pages: 308 Dimensions: 0.77 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 15, 2007
$26.95
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Books by splitShops Echoes of Jesus: Does the New Testament Reflect What He Said? - Paperback
by Jonathan Peter Clerke (Author)New York Times bestselling books have taken the view that the oldest New Testament documents paint a very different picture to later copies. Others are of the opinion that the original gospel accounts were never intended to be historically accurate. Many people assume that the bias of the original NT authors distorted their recollections of Jesus, and Jesus' words were not put into written form for several decades.Echoes of Jesus - now in its second edition - is a Christian apologetic response to these issues. It presents evidence in an engaging manner, following a logical journey of discovery. It is accessible to both Christian believers and those who know little about Jesus. Questions for discussion and reflection at the end of each chapter reflect this welcoming approach. This highly readable journey of discovery considers gospel textual criticism, authorship of the Gospels, Christian historiography, literacy & more. See evidence for the reliability of the recounting of Jesus.After reading this book you will: understand the extent of literacy and historical awareness in ancient civilisations appreciate how it was possible for the first disciples to accurately record Jesus' life and teachings have a highly readable explanation of ancient New Testament documents and know what they have to say about accuracy in copying know the content and credibility of non-Christian ancient literature that comment on Jesus and the first Christians. Rev Dr John Sweetman, D.Min (USA); Principal of Malyon College, Brisbane: This is a book for those who like to question and think and who are not satisfied with pat answers. This is an excellent resource for theological faculty and students as well as for anyone genuinely searching for truth. If you have questions or doubts about the identity of the real Jesus or the reliability of the Bible, this is the book for you. Dr Bernie Power, D.Th, lecturer in Islamic Studies: Echoes of Jesus is a very insightful and much-needed book in the area of apologetics. I plan to use it as a text in Australia's only theologically-accredited Apologetics to Islam course run at the Melbourne School of Theology. Dr James M. Leonard, PhD (Cambridge), former Adjunct Professor (LSU, Notre Dame Seminary, Loyola University, John Brown University, Arkansas, US): This well written work on the biblical account of the historical Jesus exposes the reader to key issues that are often overlooked in popular Christian apologetics. It raises the believer's confidence levels in the reliability of the Gospels and the apostolic writings, and should be taken seriously by scholars. Number of Pages: 482 Dimensions: 0.97 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 08, 2019
$25.92
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Books by splitShops 101 True Confessions of an HR Manager - Paperback
by Human Resources Limited (Author)Part funny, part shocking but 100% true. 101 experiences are straight from our dedicated in-house team of lawyers and advisors that help to make our days so varied. No two problems are the same and no one solution fits all. Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.1 x 7.99 x 5 IN Publication Date: July 17, 2015
$24.28
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Books by splitShops Heimskringla or the Lives of the Norse Kings - Hardcover
by Snorre Sturlason (Author), Erling Monsen (Editor)Heimskringla or the Lives of the Norse Kings is a historical masterpiece written by Snorre Sturlason, an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician, in the 13th century. The book is a comprehensive account of the Norwegian kings from the legendary Yngling dynasty to the reign of Magnus Erlingsson in the 12th century. The book is divided into three parts, each containing several sagas or stories. The first part, Ynglinga Saga, deals with the mythical origins of the Norwegian royal dynasty and its early history. The second part, Heimskringla or the Sagas of the Kings, covers the reigns of the Norwegian kings from Harald Fairhair to Magnus Barefoot. The third part, The Saga of the Earls, recounts the history of the Earls of Orkney and their relationship with the Norwegian kings.The book is a valuable source of information on Norse mythology, history, and culture. It provides a vivid and detailed description of the lives of the kings, their conquests, battles, alliances, and personal lives. It also sheds light on the social, economic, and political conditions of Norway during the Viking Age and the Middle Ages.The language of the book is poetic and rich in imagery, reflecting the author's talent as a poet. It also reflects the author's political views and his desire to glorify the Norwegian kings and their achievements. Overall, Heimskringla or the Lives of the Norse Kings is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Norse history, mythology, and culture.1932. Contents: Snorre's Life; Snorre's Writings; The Manuscripts; Previous Translations; Character and Customs of the Nordic Races; The Origin of the Nordic Races; the Norse Kings; The Jutes, Angles and Saxons; England's Danish Kings; History of the Norse Kings: Ynglinga Saga; Halvdan the Black; Harald Hairfair; Hacon the Good; Eric's Sons; Hacon the Jarl; Olav Trygvason; St. Olav; Magnus the Good; Harald Hardrade; Olav Kyrre (or the Peaceful); Magnus Barefoot; Sigurd the Crusader and his brothers Eystein and Olav; Magnus the Blind and Harald Gilli (Gilchrist); Sigurd, Inge, and Eystein, the sons of Harald Gilli; Hacon Broad-shoulder; and Magnus Erlingson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Number of Pages: 828 Dimensions: 1.75 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: May 23, 2010
$105.05
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Books by splitShops The Autobiography of a Papago Woman - Hardcover
by Ruth Underhill (Author)The Autobiography of a Papago Woman is a non-fiction book written by Ruth Underhill. The book is based on the life of a Papago woman named Maria Chona, who lived in the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States. The book provides a detailed account of Chona's life, including her childhood, marriage, motherhood, and her struggle to maintain her cultural identity in a rapidly changing world. The book also explores the social and cultural norms of the Papago people, including their traditions, beliefs, and customs. Underhill, a prominent anthropologist, spent several years living among the Papago people and was able to provide an insightful and intimate portrayal of Chona's life. The book is widely regarded as a classic in the field of anthropology and provides a unique perspective on the experiences of Native American women in the early 20th century.This is a new release of the original 1936 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Number of Pages: 68 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013
$50.33
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Books by splitShops Roy Bean: Law West of the Pecos - Paperback
by C. L. Sonnichsen (Author)Roy Bean: Law West of the Pecos is a book written by C. L. Sonnichsen that tells the story of Roy Bean, a notorious judge who presided over a small town in Texas during the late 19th century. Bean was known for his eccentricities and his tendency to dispense justice according to his own whims and personal biases. The book explores Bean's life and career, as well as the social and political context of the time. It also delves into the myths and legends surrounding Bean and his legacy in American popular culture. Overall, Roy Bean: Law West of the Pecos is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the colorful characters who inhabited it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.Back Jacket'Sonnichsen has the good sense and technical skill to mingle fact and legend in a realistic, quietly humorous manner...Roy Bean, ruffian, justice of the peace, and showman extraordinary, emerges from the book as neither sage nor clown, but possessing to an interesting degree the characteristics of both.' --Southwestern Historical Quarterly Number of Pages: 232 Dimensions: 0.53 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 04, 2005
$40.25
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Books by splitShops Habla Espanol YA!: Cuaderno de Trabajo Nivel Basico Para Extranjeros - Paperback
by Bertha Estela Loya (Author)Hi, my name is Bertha Estela and my passion is teaching. I hold a BA from the BUAP in the teaching of English, and a Masters in the teaching of Spanish as a 2nd.language, from the University of the Americas, Puebla. I have been teaching English at all levels, from Basic, all the way to the preparation for the TOEFL for over forty years, at different places, such as: The American School in Puebla, the University of the Americas; and the BUAP, and, of course at - English/Español Training Center, Consequently, I ended up opening a bilingual school to teach both languages. On doing this, I realized that none of the books that were in the market at that time - drilled the Know How of the structures that do not transfer from one language to the other Therefore, I wrote my own five-level Series Español Fácil, Editorial Trillas, which has been a real hit and another series of five books "Let s Walk the Walk" which were only for internal use at E.T.C, my school. But now, being retired, and terribly excited with the option of buying books online, I have written two workbooks that cover the above mentioned structures in depth. I am positive that they will prove to be an excellent source to clarify structures and drills to help students understand and master the pitfalls that any foreign student learning my wonderful language - Spanish, will have to surpass. Trust my word and, if you have any doubt, contact me at estela386Qhotmail.com without any cost. I will be delighted to help you out. Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 25, 2012
$18.29
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Books by splitShops Predator Face-Off! - Paperback
by Miriam Farbey (Editor)Find out who's the world's wildest creature in this guide to nature's fiercest predators. Includes life-sized replica tiger claw and crocodile tooth!What would happen if a Siberian tiger and a Nile Crocodile faced off? Find out about this and many more incredible animal match-ups in this fun- and fact-filled format featuring fierce animals battling on every page! Learn about each animal and then envision the battle that would ensue. Plus, includes a life-sized replica Siberian Tiger claw and a life-sized replica Nile Croc tooth. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.1 x 9.3 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024
$17.99
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