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Nine deeply moving and exquisitely crafted tales from a master of the short story

After a fortnight in Yalta, Dmitri Dmitritch Gurov has grown tired of the seaside. He is looking for a more interesting way to pass his vacation when a woman with a Pomeranian catches his eye. Gurov loathes his wife, and has spent his marriage chasing women, even though the affairs always end in disappointment. But Anna Sergeyevna will be different. For the first time in his life, Gurov will know loveand he will find it a very harsh mistress.


 


Widely recognized as one of literature's sharpest observers of human nature, Anton Chekhov has influenced generations of writers. Including such heartbreaking gems as "A Doctor's Visit," "The Head of the Family," and "The Black Monk," this sparkling collection showcases a brilliant craftsman at the top of his form.


 


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The great Victorian novel of love, ambition, and shattered illusions set in Hardy's beloved, fictional English village of Egdon Heath.

Eustacia Vye is as wild and beautiful as the landscape that surrounds her grandfather's house on Egdon Heath. Dark-haired, tempestuous, and haughty, she yearns to escape her rural corner of England, and believes that by marrying Clym Yeobright, a native of the heath just returned from Paris, she will find the romance and adventure her heart craves. But Clym's interests run in the opposite directiontoward comfort, community, and traditionand the young couple's happy union soon turns miserable. When a former suitor pays a fateful visit, Eustacia must decide whether to break her vows to Clym or forego her exotic dreams forever.


 


One of Thomas Hardy's most beloved novels, The Return of the Native brilliantly evokes the dangerous allure of romantic fantasies. Rich in mythological allusions yet grounded in the hard realities of nineteenth-century village life, it is one of the most heartbreaking tragedies ever told.


 

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A young woman struggles against tradition and circumstance in this novel of love, class, and deceit from the author of Far from the Madding Crowd.

Convinced that his impoverished family has noble connections, John Durbeyfield implores his daughter, Tess, to visit the wealthy Mrs. D'Urberville and claim kin. Reluctantly, Tess agrees, but when she falls prey to the manipulations of Alec D'Urberville, the widow's dissolute son, her search for love and happiness takes a disastrous turn. An earnest suitor named Angel Clare offers hope for salvation, but Tess must decide whether to confess her sins to the minister's sonor bury them forever.


 


First published in 1891, Tess of the D'Urbervilles scandalized Victorian readers with its frank depictions of female sexuality and its impassioned criticism of social conventions. Now widely recognized as Thomas Hardy's masterpiece, this tragic story of virtue destroyed is one of the most moving and unforgettable novels in English literature.


 


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The science fiction masterpiece of man versus alien that inspired generations, from Orson Welles's classic radio play to the film starring Tom Cruise.

At the turn of the twentieth century, few would believe that mankind is being watched from above. But millions of miles from Earth, the lords of the Red Planet prepare their armies for invasion, waiting for the moment to strike. When they land in the English countryside, baffled humans approach, waving white flags, and the Martians burn them to a crisp. The war has begun, and mankind doesn't stand a chance. As Martian armies roll across England, one man fights to keep his family safe, risking his lifeand his sanityon the front lines of the greatest war in galactic history.


 


H. G. Wells's groundbreaking novel, adapted to radio and film, among other mediums, by visionary artists from Orson Welles to Steven Spielberg, remains one of the most chilling, unforgettable works of science fiction ever written.


 


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The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner

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The haunting story of two brothers: one happy, the other tormented by demons

George and Robert are brothers, but their upbringings couldn't have been more different. George was raised by his fun-loving father, while Robert was brought up in the stern Calvinist faith, taught to see Satan lurking around every corner. The siblings were always enemies, and when George is found with a sword buried in his back, Robert is named the culprit, beginning a strange and terrible journey that will take him out of his mindand into the arms of the devil himself.


 


This unique novel, first published in 1824, is one of the most remarkable explorations of supernatural evil in Western literature. A gothic masterpiece told from multiple perspectives, its influence can be felt in the works of authors from Robert Louis Stevenson to Stephen King.


 


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To free his people, a masked rider goes to war against an empire in this swashbuckling adventure story

In the untamed wilds of California, evil reigns at the mission of Los Angeles. A sinister governor grinds his subjects beneath his boot, bleeding them dry for the sake of the Spanish crown. Only one man dares challenge him. By day, Don Diego Vega is a debonair playboy known for his devil-may-care attitude. But by night, he dons a black mask and a black cape, and fights in the name of justice. When he bests his enemies, he carves a Z in their cheek: the mark of Zorro.


 


The inspiration for countless films, comic books, and stories, The Mark of Zorro is one of the great action novels of all time.


 


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In 1930s France, a free-spirited mother undertakes to derail her very proper daughter's engagement

 


Julia Packett has barely laid eyes on her daughter, Susan, since leaving her with her well-heeled in-laws following the loss of her husband in World War I. Now thirty-seven, Julia's lack of prospects hasn't dimmed her spirit or her appetite for life. But when Susan asks her to come to France for the summer to persuade her grandmother to allow her to marry, she sets sail with the noblest intentions of acting the paragon of motherhood.


 


At her mother-in-law's vacation villa in Haute Savoie, however, Julia sees that her priggish but lovely daughter is completely mismatched with a man much more suited to herself: a charming, clever playboy. The arrival of Susan's legal guardian, the distinguished Sir William Waring, further complicates the situation.


 


Soon Julia's efforts to pass herself off as a lady and secure her daughter's happiness spin out of control, leading to romantic entanglements and madcap adventures that will challenge preconceived notions about the ultimate compatibility of any two people who fall in love.

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A convicted felon turned master storyteller pays tribute to the art of the scam in this clever and captivating collection of crime stories

Jeff Peters is an honest swindler. He believes in never taking something from a man unless he gives in returnwhether it's fake jewelry, a crack on the head, or a bogus deed to the Brooklyn Bridge. His partner, Andy Tucker, is a different story. Andy is a grifter with imagination, who would rook every rube in the world if he got the chance. Instead, he'll have to settle for the city of Pittsburgh. When Andy and Jeff descend on the Steel City, no millionaire's pocketbook is safe. But then again, neither is the conscience of a conman.


 


"Conscience in Art" is one of O. Henry's finest stories, demonstrating all the wit, charm, and ingenuity that made him famous. This collection of classic tales set on the wrong side of the law showcases a master craftsman at the top of his form.


 


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Transformate en la mujer que siempre sonaste ser

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Eres una mujer apasionada o una mujer apasionante? Seamos honestas. Ser mujer no es cosa facil. Las mujeres somos tan diferentes y unicas como los colores de un crepusculo. Fuimos creadas con delicados matices e impetuosos contrastes, y no se nos puede agrupar a todas bajo una misma etiqueta. Sin embargo, compartimos ciertas caracteristicas que nos unen. Anhelas sentirte amada, aceptada y respetada? Suenas con romance, pasion, ternura, y una familia feliz? Necesitas conexion, carino, amistad y compania? Tienes anhelos, ilusiones, retos y metas por alcanzar? Has dejado que la rutina, los estereotipos de la sociedad o el peso de tus propias circunstancias marchiten esos suenos que alguna vez llenaron tu alma? Entonces, este libro es para ti. De una manera amena, practica, directa e interactiva, la conocida comunicadora y conferencista Milenka Pena te guiara a traves de la aventura de redescubrir tus suenos, prioridades y metas para ayudarte a convertirlos en realidad, y asi vivir con equilibrio, excelencia y exito. Mas que un libro, esta es una experiencia. Ya sea que lo leas sola o junto a un grupo de amigas, recibiras la inspiracion y las herramientas que necesitas para fortalecer tu relacion con Dios, con otros, y contigo misma. Descubriras que fuiste creada con un proposito, y que puedes dejar un legado que perdure mas alla de tu propia existencia. Y al final del recorrido, entenderas la diferencia entre una vida simplemente apasionada y una vida apasionante... y podras comprobar que es posible transformarte en esa mujer que siempre sonaste ser.

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Did Jesus Really Exist?

The search for the historical Jesus continues to be headline news. Any speculative theory seems to get instant attention as the debate rages about His real identity and the claims made in His name. Did Jesus really exist? Is there real historical evidence that demonstrates that He lived and actually said and did the things the Gospels record? Is there any validity to the speculative claims that the Jesus story was a myth, borrowed from a variety of pagan cultures of the ancient world?

In this follow-up to the book Gods Not Dead (that inspired the movie), Man, Myth, Messiah looks at the evidence for the historical Jesus and exposes the notions of skeptics that Jesus was a contrived figure of ancient mythology. It also looks at the reliability of the Gospel records as well as the evidence for the resurrection that validates His identity as the promised Messiah. Man, Myth, Messiah will be released concurrent to the Gods Not Dead movie sequel, which will cover the same theme.

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Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City

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Even if you dont go to the city to minister, make no mistakethe city is coming to you. Regardless of your particular cultural or geographical context, you will need to consider the city when forming a theological vision that engages the people you are trying to reach.

In Loving the City, bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller looks at the biblical foundations for contextualizing the gospel as we communicate to the culture in a way that is both respectful and challenging. He articulates the key characteristics of a city vision, showing how the city develops as a theme throughout Scripture, from its anti-God origins, to its strategic importance for mission, to its culmination and redemption in glory.

Finally, he examines the need for thoughtful cultural engagement, unpacking four models for engaging culture, showing the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and emphasizing a blended approach that balances the key insights of each. Loving the City will help you to minister to your cultural context in a way that is biblically faithful and fruitful.

This new edition contains the second section of Center Church in an easy-to-read format with new reflections and additional essays from Timothy Keller and several other contributors.

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Timothy Keller, Daniel Strange, Gabriel Salguero, Andy Crouch

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Over 80 hands-on recipes to improve your skills in project management, team management, process improvement, and Redmine administration

About This Book

* Efficiently install and customize Redmine for your own infrastructure, whether that be Microsoft or open source
* Manage multiple projects with multiple teams across the globe in a standardized and effective way
* Customize Redmine to fit your organisation's specific and unique needs

Who This Book Is For

This book is for those who working in management or administrator positions who are already using Redmine or are willing to start using it for project management, tracking, collaboration, or process management. Additionally, individual developers or teams can benefit from recipes related to code repositories, bug tracking, and software project management.

What You Will Learn

* Make Redmine run on Microsoft SQL Server with IIS
* Enjoy the benefits of updating the code on a real-time basis and maintaining consistency
* Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
* Leverage Redmine features to enhance team's performance
* Use Redmine for SCRUM and Agile methodologies
* Deploy Redmine for Service Desk
* Customize the user experience by manually tracking the ongoing projects
* Extend Redmine through various plugins

In Detail

In a variety of online project management tools, Redmine markets itself as offering flexibility. Choosing the right management tool can mean the difference between the success and failure of a project. Flexible project management tools bend themselves to fit your needs, whether that's communication regarding a simple project, or collaboration, or more complex project methodology such as SCRUM, or an issue-code relationship, or the need of different methodology for your project.
Whether you are project manager or system administrator, this book provides valuable recipes to get the best possible performance out of your team, organization, infrastructure, and Redmine itself. Through a series of carefully crafted recipes covering the nitty-gritty of Redmine, you'll be guided through the installation of Redmine, as well as how to fine-tune and customize your Redmine installation. Finally, we walk you through integrating Redmine with other softwares and databases like Tortoise SVN and Visual Studio and troubleshooting Redmine.

Style and approach

This book follows a step-by-step recipe-based approach. Detailed prerequisites make each recipe easy to follow and apply in practice in any kind of live environment.

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Transition smoothly from Java to the most widely used functional JVM-based language  Clojure

About This Book

* Write apps for the multithreaded world with Clojure's flavor of functional programming
* Discover Clojure's features and advantages and use them in your existing projects
* The book is designed so that you'll be able put to use your existing skills and software knowledge to become a more effective Clojure developer

Who This Book Is For

This book is intended for Java developers, who are looking for a way to expand their skills and understand new paradigms of programming. Whether you know a little bit about functional languages, or you are just getting started, this book will get you up and running with how to use your existing skills in Clojure and functional programming.

What You Will Learn

* Understand the tools for the Clojure world and how they relate to Java tools and standards (like Maven)
* Learn about immutable data structures, and what makes them feasible for everyday programming
* Write simple multi-core programs using Clojure's core concepts, like atoms, agents and refs
* Understand that in Clojure, code is data, and how to take advantage of that fact by generating and manipulating code with macros
* Learn how Clojure interacts with Java, how the class loaders work and how to use Clojure from Java or the other way around
* Discover a new, more flexible meaning of polymorphism and understand that OOP is not the only way to get it

In Detail

We have reached a point where machines are not getting much faster, software projects need to be delivered quickly, and high quality in software is more demanding as ever.
We need to explore new ways of writing software that helps achieve those goals. Clojure offers a new possibility of writing high quality, multi-core software faster than ever, without having to leave your current platform.
Clojure for Java developers aims at unleashing the true potential of the Clojure language to use it in your projects. The book begins with the installation and setup of the Clojure environment before moving on to explore the language in-depth. Get acquainted with its various features such as functional programming, concurrency, etc. with the help of example projects. Additionally, you will also, learn how the tooling works, and how it interacts with the Java environment.
By the end of this book, you will have a firm grip on Clojure and its features, and use them effectively to write more robust programs.

Style and approach

An easy to follow, step-by-step, guide on how to start writing Clojure programs making use of all of its varied features and advantages. As this is a new language, certain new concepts are supported with theoretical section followed by simple projects to help you gain a better understanding and practice of how Clojure works.

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These notes were taken by an "A+" student enrolled in this class. We recommend Student Notes be used as a supplement and not a substitute for attending class.  Student Notes are not required material.  If there are any discrepancies please follow your instructors information.  Good luck on your test.

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David Busch's Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

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Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Buschs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Guide to Digital Photography covers every feature of this camera in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, movie making, and more.

David Buschs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive resource and reference for Sonys wildly popular pocket-sized camera aimed at both advanced and beginner photography enthusiasts. Sony has packaged up the most alluring features of advanced digital cameras and stuffed them into an ultra-compact wireless-capable body with an amazing array of features, including a fast Zeiss f/1.8-f/2.8 zoom lens, SteadyShot image stabilization, a clever pop-up high-resolution electronic viewfinder, and built-in flash. The RX100 IVs stacked CMOS Exmor R sensor provides fast image capture and processing, making 4K video, fast continuous shooting, and video frame rates up to 960/1000 fps possible.

Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Buschs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Guide to Digital Photography covers every feature of this camera in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, movie making, and more. Explore this camera using a handy roadmap, a visual guide to each cameras features and controls. Learn when to use every option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the authors recommended settings for each menu entry.

With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, youll quickly have full creative mastery of your cameras capabilities, whether youre shooting on the job, taking pictures as an advanced enthusiast exploring full-frame photography for the first time, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence while bringing your vision to light with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV.

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In the hilarious and uproarious world of Asteroid Made of Dragons, a lone goblin researcher has stumbled across an artifact of mysterious import that delivers a terrifying message: the world is ending. Soon. And the apocalypse will hail from the skies in the form of an asteroid made of dragons. When it falls, the planet will be plunged into nuclear winter and there will also be many angry dragons wandering around nursing concussions.

Asteroid Made of Dragons is not your average apocalypse tale. Too bad Our Heroes don't even know it's coming.

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Boundaries and Boundary Violations in Psychoanalysis

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Boundaries and Boundary Violations in Psychoanalysis is a state-of-the-art overview of the problem of boundary violations in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. This new edition is a major overhaul of the seminal first edition, published 20 years ago, and addresses topics with which every psychoanalyst, therapist, resident, and training director should be conversant. Penned by one of the foremost experts on psychoanalysis, the book is both broad and thorough in scope, presenting models of prevention to help readers avoid boundary problems in their practices and providing expert advice on institutional responses to complaints and rumors. In addition, the impact of boundary violations on patients is examined, a long-neglected and overdue exploration that encourages increased institutional responsiveness to victims' needs. The book was designed to inform and forearm, with chapters and features that psychoanalysts and therapists will find eminently useful:   The fear that the patient may commit suicide and how that fear may play a role in the development of boundary violations warrants a separate chapter therapists will find illuminating. Boundaries in cyberspace, a topic only recently pertinent, is explored in depth in a chapter that provides guidance on how the therapeutic frame has been broadened by the impact of texting, email, googling, and social media. Detailed guidelines on how to handle complaints are included, information that will prepare organizations to respond both strategically and compassionately to these complex situations. Examples and cases are based on those the author has encountered over 30 years of evaluating, treating, and consulting and reflect the diversity of clinical practice, involving both male and female violators as well as victims and their families. Boundary violations do not always include a sexual relationship, and the types of boundary violations discussed include nonsexual, supervisory, and post-termination. Every chapter has been updated to include new data and current understanding, addressing the most critically important topics in a rigorous, yet humane manner. Boundaries and Boundary Violations in Psychoanalysis is the most authoritative resource on the subject, and will help the reader manage boundaries across a variety of therapeutic contexts.

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The Spiritual Care of Those with Alzheimer's and Dementia

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Memory loss should not be spiritual loss.

What do I do to help? Alzheimers is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, almost everyone knows someone with some form of dementia, yet few know how to answer that question, and very little material exists on providing spiritual care to adults with dementia-related diseases. Even seminaries rarely provide training or clinical pastoral education in this field.

This book is an answer. It provides a hands-on manual that will give clergy, spiritual care providers, and family members an understanding of the ongoing spiritual needs of individuals with dementia, as well as practical tools such as how to create a religious service in a memory care unit and how one might plan a nursing home visit. Accessibly written, with real life applications and sample services for a variety of settings. More than just useful, the book inspires with shared stories that are tender, sad, funnyand sometimes all three at once, encouraging readers to develop spiritual care ministries for people with memory loss in congregations, homes, nursing facilities, or other communitiesa ministry that will only gain in importance in the coming decade, as Baby Boomers age and the number of people with Alzheimers and dementia skyrockets.

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Colette Bachand-Wood, Barbara Cawthorne Crafton

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The complete readings for the Revised Common Lectionary Years A, B, and C as authorized by the 2006 General Convention of The Episcopal Church, together with readings for the major Holy Days of the church year, in the Good News translation.  This handsome, well-made cloth edition with smyth-sewn pages, two ribbon markers, 16 point type, and a lay-flat binding is ideal for use in a pulpit or lectern.  The Revised Common Lectionary in Spanish uses the Good News translation, often used by Spanish-speaking congregations. The Revised Common Lectionary in Spanish is intentionally designed for use beyond The Episcopal Church and includes notations of lessons (where they differ) for the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), the United Methodist Church, and the Presbyterian Church in the USA. Leccionario Comun Revisado, Espanol Edicion Atril  Encuadernado en tapa dura, atractivo, embozado al relieve, 2 cintas marcadoras, encuadernacion permite que el libro permanezca abierto.  Lecturas completas dominicales, Leccionario Comun Revisado Anos A, B y C autorizadas por la Convencion General 2006 de La Iglesia Episcopal. Incluye lecturas para Fiestas Principales del ano eclesiastico; version: Dios Habla Hoy. Esta edicion del Leccionario Comun Revisado es ideal para ser utilizada tanto en el pulpito como en el atril, elegantemente encuadernada en tela, con paginas cosidas, dos cintas marcadoras y punto tipografico 16 pt.  El Leccionario Comun Revisado utiliza la traduccion Dios Habla Hoy, edicion frecuentemente utilizada por congregaciones hispano-hablantes. Este Leccionario Comun Revisado en espanol ha sido creado para el uso de La Iglesia Episcopal y para otras denominaciones como la Iglesia Evangelica Luterana en America, Iglesia Metodista Unida y la Iglesia Presbiteriana (Estados Unidos de America). El Leccionario Comun Revisado incluye las referencias a lecturas de estas denominaciones cuando difieren del leccionario.

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One of Australias finest essayists, the first to cut through the great Australian silence to convey the richness and uniqueness of Aboriginal culture to settler Australians

The most literate and persuasive of all contributions on Australias Indigenous people Marcia Langton

W.E.H. Stanner's words changed Australia. In his 1968 Boyer Lectures he exposed a cult of forgetfulness practised on a national scale, regarding the fate of First Nations people, for which he coined the phrase the great Australian silence. And in his essay Durmugam he provided an unforgettable portrait of a warrior's attempt to hold back cultural change.

The pieces collected here span Stanners career as well as the history of Australian race relations. They reveal the extraordinary scholarship, humanity and vision of one of Australias finest essayists. Stanners writings remain relevant in a time of reckoning with white Australias injustices against Aboriginal people and the path to reconciliation.

With an introduction by Robert Manne

Bill Stanner was a superb essayist with a wonderful turn of phrase and ever fresh prose. He always had important things to say, which have not lost their relevance. It is wonderful that they will now be available to a new and larger audience. Henry Reynolds

Stanners essays still hold their own among this countrys finest writings on matters black and white. Noel Pearson