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Portuguese Spinner: An American Story is the firstattempt to capture, in popular form, the saga of Portuguese migrationand the people's struggle to build a new life in America. This diversecollection includes oral history, folk tales, original literarycontributions, scholarly reports and popular journalism. Hundreds ofphotographs portray the magnificent beauty of the Portuguese islandsand the mainland, and take us into the many corners of American lifewhere Luso Americans have left their mark. ... Read more

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Portuguese Spinner, Is The Best book That I've Ever Read!
The Portugues Spinner, was the best book that I've ever read and it took me, only a few days to read it and I've never read this fast before { I just couldn't put the book down ]!My ancestors came from Sao Miquel and Sao Jorge, Acores and lived in New Bedford, Mass. I was born in New Bedford and this book brought back so many memories of living thereand I still remember lots of those places.I went to Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church and School! The pictures were Great and it was wonderful reading about your own town like that. I also worked at the factory that was mentioned in the book when I was only 16 yrs.old. I will pass this book along to my children so, they can enjoy it too! Thank you so much! Sincerely, Mrs. Olivia Rosa Silva Strittmatter Tucson, Arizona

A major accomplishment
As an immigrant from St. Michael, Azores, who was raised in the south end of New Bedford, Massachusetts, one might think I had little to gain from a book describing my "roots," but quite the opposite was true. Every morning I read a few pages with my coffee and almost every morning Ifound myself teary-eyed and nostalgic.My emotional reaction to the bookcame from feelings of compassion, pride and a deep understanding that wasstirred by the stories, cases, and historical background so beautifullycaptured by the writers and editors.The photography is wonderful as well.I've now purchased three copies of this book and expect to still buymore.I want to share it with family and friends and don't want to give upmy copy so I'll keep buying them as gifts.My sister, who still lives inPortugal, said that if this book were translated into Portuguese, it wouldbe well-received in Europe and Brazil.I know my parents, who arenon-English speakers, would enjoy it thoroughly if it were translated. Meanwhile, I shall treasure it both as a remarkable example ofdocumentation of the immigrant experience and as a personal reminder of myheritage.Non-Portuguese friends of mine have also found it fascinatingand a valuable contribution to an often ignored aspect of American history.Many kudos (and much gratitude) to the editors and publishers fora major accomplishment. ... Read more

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All professional counselors and therapists can identify a number of turning points in their careers – moments, interactions, or processes – that led to key realizations regarding their practice with clients, work with students, or self-understanding.  This book is a collection of such turning points, which the editors term defining moments, contributed by professionals in different stages of their counseling careers.  You’ll find personal stories, lessons learned, and unique insights in their narratives that will impact your own development as a practitioner, regardless of whether you are a graduate student or a senior professional. 

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A multi-author anthology of short stories, bite-sized portions of fiction to whet a reading appetite. This anthology contains works based on the themes of science fiction, fantasy and reality, with complementary poetry to lace the pages between each story.

Some of the stories include: Brain Restoration, The Naked Truth, David and the Outside, Night Life, Dead Brother, and ten (10) other compelling shorts from talented authors. ... Read more

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Special extended issue features Ken Thomas' award-winning story "The Mysteries of London."Plus: The continuation of Eugie Foster's "Gifts Not Asks for" and Alphonso Warden's "Vita Nova Ex Stellis Veniet".Also, the conclusion of William Meikle's "Hair and Graces." ... Read more

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We can learn a lot about business from children. Children see opportunity-not obstacles. Children dream without limitations. Children pursue their interests with passion and persistence. Entrepreneurs who approach business through child eyes will experience an unequaled magic that comes from realizing their vision. Managing Your Business The Toddler Way: Practical Steps for Starting Your Business that are Inspired by Childhood uses childhood adventures, business examples and practical business information to educate future and new entrepreneurs about the steps needed to turn ideas into successful business ventures. This book is aimed at "homepreneurs," business owners who work from kitchen tables, basement offices and back porches. Homepreneurs are people who leave traditional jobs due to economic conditions, the need for flexibility or just the desire to follow their dreams. This book provides practical business information for business success. Explore the viability of a business idea by evaluating market forces. Learn about the importance of choosing a business structure that supports business goals, developing a marketing plan to highlight core competencies and practicing ethical decision-making.Throughout the book are real-life stories about the challenges business owners faced and how they overcame roadblocks to success. By learning from the mistakes and successes of others, future entrepreneurs can make good decisions as they develop their business plans. The lighthearted toddler stories in each chapter explore each business concept with humor. Who could resist reading about Maria and her mass- produced moons or Teddy and his scheme to finance a dream trip to Paris. Each toddler tale is written to inspire entrepreneurs to look beyond their preconceived notions about business and explore the potential for their own success. Above all, this book will inspire people with a dream to be ambitious and take the risk to bring their dream to life. ... Read more

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This informative and inspirational volume creates a map for new mental health practitioners – one that provides a positive trinity of validity, clarity, and hope for novices, their teachers, and their supervisors. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Education, published by Project Innovation (Alabama) on March 22, 2007. The length of the article is 585 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The abc's of becoming a "good student".
Author: Thomas S. Parish
Publication: Education (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2007
Publisher: Project Innovation (Alabama)
Volume: 127Issue: 3Page: 447(1)

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This digital document is an article from Environmental Health Perspectives, published by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences on June 1, 2010. The length of the article is 8559 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Comparison of current-use pesticide and other toxicant urinary metabolite levels among pregnant women in the CHAMACOS cohort and NHANES.(Research)(Clinical report)
Author: Rosemary Castorina
Publication: Environmental Health Perspectives (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2010
Publisher: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Volume: 118Issue: 6Page: 856(8)

Article Type: Clinical report

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This digital document is an article from Tax Executive, published by Tax Executives Institute, Inc. on March 1, 2009. The length of the article is 5191 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Are multinationals living in a new world? The U.S. temporary cost sharing regulations.
Author: Michelle Garcia
Publication: Tax Executive (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2009
Publisher: Tax Executives Institute, Inc.
Volume: 61Issue: 2Page: 29(5)

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This volume takes an in-depth look at the problems and practices involved in conducting formative assessments in middle school mathematics classrooms. Researchers and teachers identify the challenges teachers faced as they attempted to implement new assessment procedures. ... Read more

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The Werner and Elain Dannheisser Collection is a group of artworks--paintings, sculptures, texts, billboards, drawings, videos, neons, photomontages, installations, and photographs--that together provide a running account of the simultaneous attractions and provocations of contemporary art. Produced by 33 artists from Europe and America--among them Carl André, Richard Artschwager, Matthew Barney, Joseph Beuys, Sue Coe, Katharina Fritsch, Gilbert & George, Robert Gober, On Kawara, Jeff Koons, Richard Long, Bruce Nauman, Sigmar Polke, Richard Prince, Cindy Sherman, and Christopher Wool--and dating from the 1960s to the 90s, these works document artistic directions that are still in the process of making themselves known. The collection, the largest gift of contemporary art ever given to The Museum of Modern Art, charts an independent path through the maze of new ideas and styles that characterized the last three decades of the 20th century.

Artsist Include:Andre, Artschwager, Barney,Bechers,Beuys, Clemente,Coe,Cragg, Forg, , Gilbert & George,Gober,Gonzalez-Torres,Graham,Gursky, Kawara, Kiefer,Koons,Long, Marden, Nauman, Polke, Prince, Ryman, Serra, Sherman, Struth, Weiner, Wool.

Essay by Robert Storr.
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SABRINA is the wise and funny story of a cat who grew up in Washington, D.C. This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the eyes of a very insightful cat. From an odd assortment of Capitol Hill roommates and the loss of her daughter, Elizabeth, to pet thieves, to the fringes of show business in New York, angels, cross-country travels and health secrets of a cat who lived nearly twenty years, this book will have you laughing and touch your heart. Included are over thirty delightful photos. ... Read more

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I love Sabrina!!!
Sabrina is a wonderful tale of love. It is heart warming and heart breaking. It brought me back to my own pet-human relationships. I was moved. You too will fall in love with Sabrina and her family. Check it out.

Joe D'Angelo

Sabrina is a charmer!
Sabrina knows how to write:this story of a 20 year old cat and her adventures traveling throughout the US with her human mom, cat granddaughter, and cat best friend is enchanting.Not everything that happens to Sabrina is fun or amusing - a horrific story of pet thieves taking her daughter to her probable death in a testing lab makes this not for younger readers.But as a love story between an exceptionally intelligent cat and her devoted human mom, it's a story worth reading more than once. ... Read more

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The Zhuang – English Lexicon is a comprehensive dictionary of the Zhuang language, a member of the Tai ethnic and language family which forms the largest minority group in China, having over fifteen million speakers as of 1990.The Lexicon is based on the Zhuang – Chinese Vocabulary that was compiled by the Research Office, Guangxi-Zhuang Autonomous Region.Users will appreciate the concise and clear translations provided in this valuable resource. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Wines & Vines, published by Hiaring Company on November 1, 2004. The length of the article is 2052 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Washington's No. 1.(REGIONAL FEATURES, wineries)
Author: Thomas G. Dolan
Publication: Wines & Vines (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2004
Publisher: Hiaring Company
Volume: 85Issue: 11Page: 52(4)

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The Teacher as Assessment Leader explores the importance of effective classroom assessment and the responsibility of the teacher to ignite positive change inside the classroom. Packed with practical strategies for designing, analyzing, and using assessments from expert practitioners, this book shows how to turn best practice in classroom assessment into usable solutions for everyday teaching. ... Read more