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In a world where natural disasters strike with alarming frequency, the importance of preparedness cannot be overstated. Each year, an estimated 160 million people across the globe find themselves affected by catastrophic events ranging from earthquakes and tsunamis to snowstorms and wildfires. In the United States alone, approximately 13.5 million individuals are impacted by natural disasters annually, resulting in billions of dollars in damages and,...
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Get the Summary of Dean Nelson's Talk to Me in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Talk to Me: How to Ask Better Questions, Get Better Answers, and Interview Anyone Like a Pro" by Dean Nelson is a comprehensive guide to the art of interviewing. Drawing from his own experiences and those of other professionals, Nelson emphasizes the importance of a central idea to steer both writing and interviewing. He illustrates...
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White Knuckles chronicles the personal and professional journey of one of rock's most influential musicians: Gary Moore. Born in Belfast and rising to conquer some of the world's biggest stages, the guitarist-singer-songwriter enjoyed spells with the likes of rock giants Thin Lizzy before becoming a successful solo artist in his own right.
Moore's solo career spanned three decades and millions of album sales until his untimely passing in 2011. Balancing...
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Qui connaît vraiment les intellectuel.les hors du cercle restreint des historiens et des littéraires? Quelle mémoire avons-nous de celles et ceux qui, au Québec, eurent recours à la parole comme « mode d'action »? Qui, comme Hubert Aquin, entreprirent et entreprennent encore de « comprendre dangereusement » la culture et la société de leur époque, remuant idées et images, bousculant pouvoirs et doxa?
Ce dictionnaire est conçu pour combler...
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Anita Pallenberg, instantly recognisable as a member of The Rolling Stones' rock 'n' roll circus in the Sixties and Seventies, was no docile groupie. Fluent in four languages, she partied with the jet set in Rome, met Warhol, Ginsberg and Ferlinghetti in New York, was at home with London's leading lights of popular culture and went on to star in over a dozen films, perhaps most notably in Performance.
A German-Italian rebel and social phenomenon,...
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With their era-defining music and instantly recognisable look, Chic's reputation as pioneers of disco has endured long after the movement itself.
After their initial success in the 1970s with classics such as Good Times, Le Freak and I Want Your Love, Chic disbanded in 1983, with founding members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards becoming in-demand producers. After Edwards tragic early passing in 1996, Nile Rodgers involvement in Daft Punk's 2013...
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Discover the ultimate fan experience with the "Kansas City Chiefs Trivia Book" – an exciting journey through the rich history and legendary moments of this iconic NFL team. Packed with 125 multiple-choice questions, this family-friendly book is designed to challenge and entertain fans of all ages while deepening their knowledge of the Kansas City Chiefs.Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding action, unforgettable plays, and standout players that...
8) Salad Daze
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Best known as the divisive but iconic frontman of The Mission and a poster boy for the-then fledgling gothic scene of the 80s, Wayne Hussey has been making music since he was inspired to pick up a guitar by his childhood hero, Marc Bolan.
As he began making his name in music with The Invisible Girls, Dead Or Alive and The Sisters Of Mercy, Wayne was at first seduced and then ultimately corrupted, swapping the repression of his religious upbringing...
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I Just Can't Stop It is the honest and compelling autobiography from British Music Legend, Ranking Roger.
As the enigmatic frontman of the multicultural band The Beat, Ranking Roger represented the youthful and joyous sound of the post-punk 2 Tone movement. As well as his illustrious career with The Beat and its subsequent iterations, this absorbing book explores Roger's upbringing as a child of the Windrush generation, touring America and his outstanding...
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Ian Hunter's fifty-year-long career and extensive repertoire of percipient, creative songs have earned him a reputation as a true rock phenomenon. This first part of a two-volume, authorised biography charts Ian's unique musical journey from his formative rock 'n' roll years to his commercial success as the face and voice of legendary Seventies British band, Mott the Hoople.
Featuring insider accounts of the group's roller coaster ride and international...
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Welcome to the vibrant world of Spanish cuisine, where the aromas of saffron, the sizzle of fresh seafood, and the warmth of family gatherings converge in one iconic dish: paella. Originating from the coastal region of Valencia, paella has become synonymous with conviviality, celebration, and the rich tapestry of Spanish gastronomy. In this book, we embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of Spain, exploring the diverse ingredients, techniques,...
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What kind of people and society have we become? With the twenty-first century bearing witness to tremendous change, there is a need for a social and psychological counterbalance to place this change in perspective and stem the tide of disillusionment and fear.
The Prince and the King presents a bird's-eye view of the social forces and monumental changes that have delivered us into this twenty-first century. Beginning with a behind-the-scenes...
13) I Have Two Homes
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I Have Two Homes is based on the personal experiences of the author and is written as a way for children of separated families to better relate to their circumstances and try and find positives in what can be an emotionally disturbing situation during early childhood. It is also written as a means for parents to be able to relate circumstances in an objective manner to their children without having to go into specifics that are normally beyond the...
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Geographic information is increasingly becoming an integral part of our lives. Sourcing and making a reliable geographical directory and database of the places we love, let alone one online, is a very expensive undertaking. However, with Google Map Maker, you don't have to worry about the cost. Google provides a platform where individuals and communities can collaborate to put the places they love and know on the map for everyone to see and use across...
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CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL DICCIONARIOLos términos más utilizados en el ámbito universitarioExplicación breve, pero precisa y completaDefiniciones basadas en la bibliografía propuesta en los programas de las materias del Ciclo Básico Común de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (CBC), el sistema a distancia UBA XXI y otros de diversos universidades públicas y privadasGran cantidad de remisiones, para que el lector encuentre el término que buscaReferencias...
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Howard Thurman was famously known as one of the towering giants of American religion in the twentieth century. His writings have influenced some of the most important religious and political figures of the last century, from Martin Luther King to Barack Obama. Theologians such as James Cone and Cornel West regularly signal their indebtedness to him. He was a mystic, a preacher, an educator, a theologian, and much more. It is impossible to understand...
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A mind-bending collection of 70 puzzles from the New Scientist published in book form for the first time. You'll find puzzles and problems drawn from real-life situations, games with intriguing strategies, and puzzles with such creative and whimsical storylines that they need to be explained to be believed.With the solutions you'll read the untold back stories behind the puzzles, and a fascinating exploration of related puzzles and mathematical ideas....
19) A Wedding Like No Other: Inspiration for Creating a Unique, Personal, and Unforgettable Celebration
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Destination weddings planned in exotic locales, intimate weddings organized on a shoestring budget, full-scale galas with guests from all over the globe. . . . In A Wedding Like No Other, read the stories of some of the most incredible, romantic ceremonies and receptions collected by the wedding etiquette experts at the Emily Post Institute. As different as they all are, the stories featured here are examples of how a wedding can be heartwarming and...
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All the women of the Bible offers a rich biographical perspective on evey female figure in scripture -- including the famous, the little-known, and even the unnamed. In more that 300 engaging and insightful portraits, Edith Deen brings alive the saints and sorceresses, queens and servants, mothers and daughters, wives and widows whose profound influence is felt through-out the Bible.
"You can almost trace light and darkness in the Bible by the women...
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