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Are you suffering from work-related stress? Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and short-tempered at work - and at home? Then you may have too much stress in your life. Stress is a serious problem that impacts not only your mental and physical health, but also your loved ones and your organization. So what can you do to address it? The HBR Guide to Managing Stress at Work will help you find a sustainable solution. It will help you reach the goal of getting...
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Price divergence is readily apparent to anyone who shops. Travelers from Manchester to London, or from Chicago to Paris, are hit by sticker shock. Products ranging from London Fog raincoats to Viagra are available over the Internet at half their retail store prices. Common experience tells us that prices for identical products differ between countries, between cities, even between neighboring shops. On the other hand, common experience also tells...
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The adoption of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2000 by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly was a major breakthrough in the fight against poverty. Not only did it draw out firm commitments from nations but it also promoted greater transparency and urgency by putting the spotlight on national and international efforts to improve the living conditions of the poorest by 2015. With nearly two-thirds of deadline time elapsed, this edition...
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The indispensable guidebook to help the well-meaning guest when visiting other people's religious ceremonies-updated and revised. New edition!
We North Americans live in a remarkably diverse society, and it's increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend, relative or coworker whose faith is different from our own. These can be awkward situations....
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Storytime: A Brand New Series of Illustrated eBooks for Kids From Old Mother Hubbard to the House that Jack Built, this classic collection features some of the world's best-loved children's poems in an easy eBook format. Ready to read at the touch of a button and beautifully illustrated throughout, it's the perfect introduction to these timeless tales for boys and girls aged 4 and up. Help improve your child's reading in just 10 minutes a day with...
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I Got Hired is the revolutionary job hunt system that uses expert know-how, mobile technology and proven processes to join up your job hunt and put it in your pocket.
I Got Hired : The Perfect Interview uses the unique system of I Got Hired instructional cartoons and infographics to walk you through the scary world of interviews and assessments. From understanding exactly what to expect from your interview to great preparation and advanced answering...
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Book of Job as it appears in the Hebrew and Christian bibles, is the canonically authorized text; appearing originally in Hebrew, followed by Greek, Aramaic, Coptic and English versions. There has never been widespread agreement as to what is the message of the Book of Job, nor even agreement as to what is the central question of the book.. Subsequent emendations and redactions have resulted in a puzzlement of interpretations. It is agreed by many...
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What is a perfect life? A life without pain, suffering, or disappointment? Not even Jesus lived that way. So just what kind of life should his followers aspire to?
This video curriculum from Highway Video will get people talking and thinking about a life lived perfectly. A blend of documentary, mockumentary, drama, comedy, and meditation give you the raw material for lessons on:
Redemption: The story of a woman who stopped hiding who she was to...
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A Study Guide for Mark Helprin's "Perfection," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Short Stories for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Short Stories for Students for all of your research needs.
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Though 5 Seconds of Summer are opening for One Direction on their worldwide Take Me Home Tour, and though 1Ds Louis Tomlinson has been a 5SOS fan for awhile, the pop-punk rockers from Sydney, Australia, arent just another boy band. They write their own music, play their own instruments, and cite bands such as Blink-182, Green Day, and All Time Low as their influences. Comprised of Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin, 5SOS...
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A Study Guide for Ted Hughes's "Perfect Light," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
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From Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher, Wine Trails, the first book in Lonely Planet's "Perfect Weekends" series, introduces the secret gems in well-known regions such as Napa and Sonoma, Tuscany, Burgundy and Rioja, and also explores off-the-beaten-path regions in Georgia, Greece and beyond. Detailed itineraries recommending the most interesting wineries and the best places to stay and eat in 52 wine regions near major cities...
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Tailoring is the complete photo guide to sewing jackets and coats. Written by sewing professionals, this book teaches the trusted, proven methods for sewing tailored jackets with impeccable details and perfect fit. Written for the intermediate sewer who wants to move on to more challenging projects, this book ensures success with detailed, step-by-step instructions, more than 400 photos, in-depth discussions about products and how to use them. Tailoring...
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A Perfect Offering illuminates the dark recesses of trauma-the sudden loss of a child, surviving sexual assault, the legacy of residential schools, enduring war and imprisonment, living with chronic illness-and shines with the imperfect grace and resilience of the human heart. Some of the 31 stories will shock and disorient. Others will inspire and comfort. All are illustrative and compelling. The contributors include Jennifer Finney Boylan, trans...
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Flik, a clumsy but brilliant inventor ant, has a big crush on Queen Atta! So when the time comes for Flik to give her a birthday present, he can't find the perfect gift. Flik decides to invent something special for her, but his inventions keep going haywire! Don't miss this heartwarming tale as Flik learns that it's not the gift but the thought that truly counts.
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Read along with Disney! Sofia is hosting the annual school tea party. Her stepsister Amber thinks that bigger, fancier parties are best. Amber tells Sofia she needs floating furniture and swan ice sculptures at her party, but Sofia wants something more simple. Follow along with word-for-word narration as Sofia chooses between what she wants and what is expected of her.
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The timeless wisdom of this classic Taoist text can become a companion on your own spiritual journey.
The Chuang-tzu is the second major text of the Taoist tradition. It was compiled in the third century BCE and follows the lead of the best-known and oldest of all Taoist texts, the Tao-te-ching (Book of the Tao and Its Potency). Representing the philosophy of its main author, Chuang Chou, along with several other early Taoist strands, the text has...
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Figuring out how to tap into inner calm-even for a few minutes each day-is essential for well-being and peace of mind. With an inspirational image and a simple guided exercise on each card, this handy deck will help you relax both mind and body and appreciate the simple pleasures all around you.
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Twenty-four sewing projects especially themed for baby gifts complete this crafting handbook that is accessible to any skill level. Babies will enjoy the sensory stimulation of the textured fabrics of the "Fun-to-Touch" play mat while parents will appreciate the convenience of the diaper bag gift set, and sewers will love the variety of projects that range from cuddly blankets and whimsically decorated diaper covers to spill-proof bibs and huggable...