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Starving For Salvation The Spiritual Dimensions of Eating Problems among American Girls and Women
In recent years, eating disorders among American girls and women have become a subject of national concern. Conventional explanations are generally framed in the language of psychology, feminism, sociology, or medicine. Although they differ in theory and approach, they are all linked by one common assumption -- that the female preoccupation with food and weight is an essentially secular phenomenon. In Starving for Salvation, Michelle Lelwica challenges traditional theories by introducing and exploring the spiritual nature of anorexia, bulimia, and related problems. Drawing on a range of sources that include interviews with sufferers of eating disorders, she offers an incisive analysis of American culture, arguing that our social values and patriarchal religious legacies produce feelings of pain and emptiness in women. She predicts that until these religious and cultural forces are contested, many women will turn to the only symbolic and ritual resources available to them -- food and their bodies -- in order to satiate their profound spiritual hunger. - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461403151
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Noche Buena Hispanic American Christmas Stories
Noche Buena brings us all the magic of the Christmas season as seen through the eyes of the Hispanic Americans who celebrate it. Christmas is at times a universal story, and many of the images here are recognizable across cultures: we hear and see joyful singing; the adoration of the Infant Jesus; and the peaceful strains of Adeste Fidelis. But here as well are the rich traditions and legends specific to the Hispanic culture, such as the celebration of the posadas for nine nights leading up to Christmas, with candy raining down from colorful swinging pinatas, egg shells filled with confetti, and beautiful paper lanterns crafted to illuminate the town on Christmas Eve. And in the 'Legend of the Poinsettia', a poor child, embarrassed by the modesty of his gift for the Christ Child, sheds tears on the dull green leaves of the familiar plant, thereby miracuLousLy transforming them to a brilliant red. Thirty-six inspiring literary selections comprise this enchanting collection of works from Mexican, Colombian, Cuban, and Puerto Rican writers -- writers who represe - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461403177
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The Generations of Corning The Life and Times of a Global Corporation
From producing Edison's light bulbs to the creation of fiber optics, this volume tells the 150-year story of one of America's most inventive and enduring industrial companies. 47 halftones. - Category: Books/Reading - Misc. - New Item: 461403201
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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
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Digital Creativity Techniques for Digital Media and the Internet
Master the technical skills, creative techniques, and principles of digital design At last–here is a book that links graphic design fundamentals to the technical and creative knowledge that graphic designers need to work in today’s 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
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Shooter
When his friend goes on a shooting rampage at school, misfit Cameron has to rethink his views on his life and his place in the world, in a powerful tale told through interviews, diary excerpts, and newspaper articles. Cameron: 'Deep inside, you know that whoever gets up in your face gets there because he knows you’re nothing, and he knows that you know it too.' Carla: 'What I’m trying to do is to get by -- not even get over, just get by.' Leonard: 'I have bought a gaw-juss weapon. It lies beneath my bed like a secret lover, quiet, powerful, waiting to work my magic.' Statement of Fact: 17-year-old white male found dead in the aftermath of a shooting incident at Madison High School in Harrison County. Conclusion: Death by self-inflicted wound. - Books/Reading - Misc. - New - 461504358
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Sunrise Sunset
An illustrated version of the well-known song about the passage of time, from the musical Fiddler on the Roof, follows a little girl as she grows up, falls in love, marries, and has a little one of her own. - Books/Reading - Misc. - New - 461504403
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Jake Riley Irreparably Damaged
Jake Riley is a nice guy. Jake Riley is a loser. Jake Riley is a good friend. Jake Riley is dangerous. Everyone has a different idea about Jake. Lainey's friends think he's her boyfriend. Lainey's mother thinks he's sad. Lainey's guidance counselor thinks he is a bad influence on her. None of these people really know the truth about Jake. Not even Lainey. By the time Lainey learns the truth about Jake, she no longer has to wonder about one thing. She knows he's dangerous. - Books/Reading - Misc. - New - 461504413
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The Dark Pond
After he feels a mysterious pull drawing him toward a dark, shadowy pond in the woods, Armie looks to old Native American tales for guidance about the dangerous monster lurking in the water. - Books/Reading - Misc. - New - 461504436
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Here Comes T. Rex Cottontail
A Tyrannosaurus rex tries his best to fill in for the sick Easter Bunny. - Books/Reading - Misc. - New - 461504439
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