Homebody A Novel

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Don Lark's cheery name belies his tragic past. When his alcoholic ex-wife killed their daughter in a car wreck, he retreated from the sort of settled, sociable lifestyle one takes for granted. Only the prospect of putting a roof over other people's heads seems to comfort Lark, and he goes from town to town, looking for dilapidated houses he can buy, restore, and resell at a profit. In Greensboro, North Carolina, Lark finds his biggest challenge yet - a huge, sturdy, gorgeous shell that's suffered almost a century of abuse at the hands of greedy landlords and transient tenants. As he sinks his teeth into his new project, Lark's new neighborhood starts to work its charms on him. He strikes up a romance with the wry real estate agent who sold him the house. His neighbors, two charming, chatty old ladies, ply him endlessly with delicious Southern cooking. Even Sylvie, the squatter Lark was once desperate to evict from the old house, is now growing on him. But when Lark unearths an old tunnel in the cellar, the house's enchantments start to turn ominous. Sylvie turns cantankerous, even dangerous. There's still a steady supply of food from next door, but it now comes laced with increasingly passionate pleas for Lark to vacate the house at once. In short, everybody seems to want to get rid of him. Whether this is for his own good or theirs, Lark digs in his heels for reasons even he's not sure of. If Lark wins, he gets the kind of home and community he's always dreamed of. If he loses, all is lost... - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New - Item: 461504994 - Homebody A Novel

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The Codes Guidebook for Interiors 2nd Edition

The essential up-to-date guide to the codes involved in designing interiors Whether you are developing a plan for a new project or making minor changes to an existing space, The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Second Edition will save you valuable hours of research time while dramatically reducing the potential for costly planning oversights. The only single-source guide devoted exclusively to interiors, the book clearly explains all major codes, standards, and federal regulations pertaining to the construction, alteration, and maintenance of both commercial and residential interiors of all sizes. Clearly written and organized, it leads you quickly to the information you need on everything from occupancy classifications and plumbing and mechanical requirements to fire protection systems, interior finishes, and furniture. Dozens of examples throughout make it easy to understand how various codes and standards apply to real-world projects. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the many code changes that have occurred in the last several years, the Second Edition of this award-winning guide provides: *Clear, jargon-free explanations of the National, Standard, and Uniform Building Codes *In-depth coverage of the new International Building Codes, complete with tables *Explanations of the Life Safety Code, National Electrical Code, ADA requirements, ANSI and NFPA standards, and others The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Second Edition is an indispensable tool of the trade for architects and interior designers as well as facilities managers, construction managers, and developers. - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461115204 - The Codes Guidebook for Interiors 2nd Edition

Digital Creativity Techniques for Digital Media and the Internet

Master the technical skills, creative techniques, and principles of digital design At lasthere is a book that links graphic design fundamentals to the technical and creative knowledge that graphic designers need to work in todays digital and electronic media. Written by a designer for the designer, Digital Creativity explains computer technology in accessible terms as it covers key topics such as Web design, video, audio, and 2D and 3D animation. This comprehensive guide presents an overview of the digital production pipeline, shares principles and techniques for all types of new media, and examines how professionals create commercial art and fine art. It is an excellent resource for students and design professionals who need the skills and information necessary to succeed in the highly competitive world of digital design. *Special features include: *Interviews with successful digital designers *Hundreds of illustrations *End-of-chapter learning exercises *An information-packed companion Web site *Coverage of software/hardware issues - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461115251 - Digital Creativity Techniques for Digital Media and the Internet

A History of Greece to 322 B.C

Traces the history of ancient Greece from political, social, military, and economic perspectives and discusses the development of the Greek culture - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461403788 - A History of Greece to 322 B.C

Coping With Crisis Reshaping Financial Institutions in the Interwar Period

This is a comparative examination of financial institutions in the inter-war period of the UK, US, Germany, France and Japan. In this latest addition to the prestigious FUJI Business History Series, the contributors to the volume analyze the ways in which different institutions coped with the financial crises at this time, and how they competed with every other. They also ask how this affected the financial climates of the countries in question. The discussion is divided into three parts: commercial banking, universal banking and insurance and securities. - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461403879 - Coping With Crisis Reshaping Financial Institutions in the Interwar Period

Cases And Materials On Employment Law

This is the latest edition of the established and widely recommended Cases and Materials on Employment Law. The fifth edition offers comprehensive and accurate coverage of this dynamic and controversial subject. Clearly written and well researched this text provides a complete source of reference for students. - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461403919 - Cases And Materials On Employment Law

The Young Merlin Trilogy Passager Hobby and Merlin

Tells the story of the wizard Merlin from his abandonment at the age of eight until, at twelve, he begins to understand the scope of his powers. - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 460838688 - The Young Merlin Trilogy Passager Hobby and Merlin in stock

Time for Bed

At the end of the day, darkness is falling and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy and being tucked into bed. Now an irresistible board book, 'Time for Bed' is new again for babies and toddlers. Full color. - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461113960 - Time for Bed

Heart's Blood

Achieving nearly everything his heart desires, including the rank of Pit Master, Jakkin hopes to obtain the last of his wishes in the retrieval of his missing Akki, for whom he embarks on a daring rescue mission. Reissue. - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461114084 - Heart's Blood in stock

When We Were Saints

Inspired by his grandfather's last words and guided by Clare Simmons, a girl who believes they are saints, fourteen-year-old Archie Caswell sets out on a spiritual quest that takes him from southern Appalachia to the Cloisters Museum in New York City. Reprint. - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461114101 - When We Were Saints - description

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The Vietnam Wars 1945-1990

This book is a work of synthesis that could not have been attempted without the extraordinary work of scholars and writers on both the history of American war and the history of the Vietnam war of resistance. - Books/Reading - Misc. - New - 460672112 - The Vietnam Wars 1945-1990

Time Tactics of Very Successful People

Time management tactics from business leaders, Nobel laureates and other peak performers who have achieved successful, balanced lives are presented in short 'bites' designed to inspire today's time-starved readers--whether they're overworked managers, working moms, entrepreneurs on the go, or anyone in need of more time. - Books/Reading - Misc. - New - 460672941 - Time Tactics of Very Successful People

The Organized Parent

From parenting author Christina Baglivi Tinglof comes 'The Organized Parent, a collection of tips and advice on how you can create an organized and efficient home and family schedule. Three hundred sixty-five tips--divided into quick fixes and major tune-ups--focus on parent-specific organizational problems. You will find solutions for everything from budgeting to housecleaning to organizing messy closets, children's bedrooms, and family vacations to cooking and shopping to maintaining daily routines. - Books/Reading - Misc. - New - 460673248 - The Organized Parent on sale

265 Troubleshooting Strategies for Writing Nonfiction

This back-to-basics troubleshooting guide covers all aspects of writing for beginning nonfiction writers. It pinpoints the challenges writers can encounter at every stage of the writing process--from prewriting and drafting to revising and editing --and provides effective procedures and problem-solving strategies for overcoming them. Unique in its approach, every of the book's chapters addresses a common writing question or problem faced by writers. '265 Troubleshooting Strategies for Writers shows readers how to generate new ideas and organize them, polish their editing skills and avoid common grammatical errors, deal with writer's block, and much more. - Books/Reading - Misc. - New - 460673479 - 265 Troubleshooting Strategies for Writing Nonfiction

The Dreams of Ada

The true story of how the disappearance of Denice Haraway, a young woman from Ada, Oklahoma, tore apart the small midwestern town and irrevocably corrupted its sense nf justice describes the crime, the investigation, and the resulting trial and conviction of two men, in a focused analysis of the American criminal justice system. Reprint. 60,000 first printing. - Books/Reading - Misc. - New - 460678465 - The Dreams of Ada - on sale