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Colombia is a magical country, full of spectacular varied landscapes, rare ecosystems, succulent tropical fruits, salsa and cumbia music, and kind, fun-loving people. The modern culture is a synthesis of Spanish, indigenous, and African traditions, evident in the music, the food, and Barranquilla's ... More

A young novelist &“turns Nabokov on his head in this tale of an Aussie Lolita who sets her sights on a witless teacher . . . enthralling and ultimately sobering&” (Kirkus Reviews).   Written when Cathy Coote was nineteen, Innocents draws readers into the anatomy of an adolescent obsession. We all kn... More

Community economic development (CED) is an increasingly essential factor in the revitalization of low- to moderate-income communities. This cutting-edge text explores the intersection of CED and social work practice, which both focus on the well-being of indigent communities and the empowerment of i... More

This cutting-edge text explores the intersection of CED and social work practice... More

As French interests in the Americas dwindled, records indicate very little activity around Mexico Beach until rumors of buried riches and sunken ships brought treasure hunters to the coast. In the early 1900s, businessman Felix du Pont purchased the land known today as Mexico Beach. Resin to make t... More

Cast aside your cares and worries. Make yourself a Mai Tai, put your favorite exotica record on the hi-fi, and prepare to lose yourself in the fantastical world of tiki, one of the most alluring--and often misunderstood--movements in American cultural history. Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders and o... More

The easy way to build an online craft business from scratchStarting an Etsy Business For Dummies offers expert advice for artists and entrepreneurs looking to build an online craft business from scratch. You'll get invaluable information on how to set up an Etsy shop, write compelling item descripti... More

Some of Oklahoma City's earliest famous restaurants included a side of gambling, bootlegging and mayhem. Cattlemen's Café changed hands by a roll of the dice one Christmas. In more recent years, establishments like O'Mealey's and Adair's positioned the city's identity as a unique, groundbreaking cul... More

Long before the era of the foodie, the little coal-mining town of Krebs set the standard for celebrating food in Oklahoma. Its reputation as the Sooner State's Little Italy began in the mid-1870s when Italian immigrants chased the coal boom to Pittsburg County, deep in the heart of the Choctaw Natio... More

The Cabin In The Hills Provides Safety ... but she may not be able to make it thereBittersweet chronicles the adventures of Casey, a young stay-at- home mom, and her six-year- old son, Lincoln, who escape into the woods when their idyllic world falls apart following an attack by an unknown enemy. Wi... More

Domestic violence affects all areas of social work. This book shows how social workers can intervene in everyday practice with victims, their families and perpetrators of domestic abuse. It provides students with knowledge of theory, research and policy to put directly in practice across a variety o... More

"Dear Diary, I decided to join the big tennis tournament at camp. My doubles partner, Andrew, is really cute! The coach says we can't date, but Andrew says we should break the rules. Hmmm. I guess we'll just have to make sure we don't get caught!" -- Ashley "Dear Diary, Well, it's official.... More

Discover last year's finest. . . with the best eBooks of 2008!They say office romance is taboo. . . but that won't stop the heroines of these three stories from finding true love and scorching passion with their irresistible bosses! Bundle includes In Bed With Her Italian Boss by Kate Hardy, Taken b... More

<p>Turn your hobby into revenue with an expertly-run Etsy shop <p><i>Starting an Etsy Business For Dummies</i> is the all-in-one resource for building your own successful business. Arts and crafts are currently a $32 billion market in the U.S., and Etsy is the number-one way to grab a piece of it... More

A terrarium is nothing less than a miniature world—one that you can create yourself. It might be a tiny rainforest, with lush foliage and bright tropical flowers. Or a desert, with strange succulents planted among colorful stones. Or a Victorian fernery. Or a minimalist composition with a single, pe... More

Focusing on the core subjects of Mathematics, English and Science, the book addresses the political agenda in which the core curriculum takes place, and provides practical information and guidance on teaching the three subjects. The book briefly traces the history of these core subjects, examines wh... More

Who is God? The variety of images of God tends to overwhelm us in the present age. Is 'God' a fiction of human construction, or a reality that makes claims upon how we practice 'faith in God'? How does this quest for an understanding of 'God' illumine who 'we' are? God in Postliberal Perspective p... More

A comprehensive introduction to the important economic, social and political processes and development issues in this extremely popular region. The Central American nations and those of the Caribbean (including Guyana, Surinam and French Guiana on the mainland) share many historical processes as wel... More

"A handy resource for any parent trying to figure out how to balance a family budget." - Soledad O'Brien, anchor of Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien"An indispensable guide for parents who want to gain control of their finances."- Elizabeth Willard Thames, author of Meet the FrugalwoodsFinancial e... More

First in the new Lake Sullivan Romance series.Lake Sullivan, Vermont, has plenty of attractions for movie star Ashley Carlsen--pristine nature, local color, and a handyman with a bad reputation for all the right reasons . . . Ashley's movie-star life is starting to feel like an act. She's desperate ... More

After her ex-boyfriend's murder, Callie Martin has no choice but to trade her quiet life as a kindergarten teacher for the witness protection program. <P><P>It's US Marshal Jackson Walker's job to keep Callie safe, but the men who would do her harm just keep getting closer and closer. Either someon... More

In the new Lake Sullivan romance from the author of Just a Summer Fling, a young woman's homecoming becomes an invitation to rediscover her past, reinvent her future, and redefine the meaning of family, forgiveness, and love.Zara Hale escaped Lake Sullivan, Vermont, as a teenager and never planned t... More

It’s war at the School of Visual Arts, and nobody’s art is safe. Not even Jackson Pollock’s! A banished professor protests the terms of his restraining order by covertly frying bacon in hidden corners. A boss is so engrossed in romance novels she appears oblivious to everything else, including th... More

Vivi's animal instincts are her legacy--and may be her downfall--in this start to a romantic fantasy series that will appeal to fans of The Nine Lives of Chloe King.Vivi has known the truth about her family--and herself--since she was thirteen. But that doesn't mean she's accepted it. Being Haguari ... More

Alisa is still coming to terms with being a blood witch. Longing for a sense of belonging, or understanding, Alisa seeks out her mother's family.... More