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| Title: A Path of Their Own |
| Sub-title: Helping Children to Educate Themselves |
| Edition Statement: Revised Edition |
| By (author): Lael Whitehead |
| ISBN10-13: 1926991656 : 9781926991658 |
| Lael Whitehead tells how she took her children out of school and allowed them to learn from life in a natural, self-directed way, without curriculum, grades, discipline or rewards. Whitehead describes the various ways in which her three daughters each designed their own unique educations. She introduces her concept of radical respect as the cornerstone of compassionate parenting. Sharing stories from her own experience, she shows that when children are deeply respected seen as they are, and not as we might wish them to be they flourish, both emotionally and intellectually. Respectful parenting allows children to trust their own instincts and to pursue their individual passions and curiosities. They grow up to be creative, resilient and inner-directed adults who stay open and engaged with the world throughout their lives. |
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Pages: 216
Size: 230x155mm
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| Published: Granville Island Publishing (CA) - January 2015 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Education : Advice on parenting |
| List Price: 15.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 1 |
| Title: 1 of: 99 |
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| Title: A Promise on the Horizon |
| By (author): Ann Pearson |
| ISBN10-13: 1989467024 : 9781989467022 |
| 1811: the apex of Napoleons empire. Two French travellers meet enroute to Italy -- he playing truant from his official responsibilities, she bent on escaping her empty life. Initially hostile, they discover unexpected affinities when their paths cross again. She opens his mind to the possibility of a woman as equal and friend; he urges her to defy convention and pursue her hearts desire. The novel explores the impact of Italys landscapes and culture on two very different personalities -- the one torn between ambition and freedom, the other seeking a new life but still enmeshed in the past. Their inner conflicts are echoed among the Italians they encounter, some supporting others resisting Napoleons attempt to modernise their backward land. Based on episodes in the youth of the French writer Stendhal, the novel uses his Italian diary as the frame, interweaving it with fictional events and characters to create a nuanced portrayal of the Napoleonic era. |
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Pages: 300
Size: 230x155mm
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| Published: Granville Island Publishing (CA) - July 2019 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) : Historical adventure |
| List Price: 19.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 18 |
| Title: 2 of: 99 |
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| Title: A Texas Greenhorn in Berlin and Moscow, 1928 |
| Sub-title: Travel Diary of Joseph S. Werlin & History Lessons from My Father |
| By (author): Joseph S Werlin |
| ISBN10-13: 1989467105 : 9781989467107 |
| Greenhorn, a humorous, mildly derisive term, often was applied to Eastern European immigrants in the early 20th century. Joseph Werlin, American-born, well-mannered and university-educated, might not seem to fit the image. But, on this journey, he even referred to himself as a greenhorn, an innocent abroad. Joe initially meant his diary only for family interest when he sent handwritten pages to his fiancée -- an aspiring journalist -- in Texas. Later, he recognised wider appeal. He interviewed Muscovites for their responses to the new Red order and offered insights into the 1928 German elections, noting the weak showing of the famous (or infamous) Hitler. Related correspondence, documents and photos illuminate dimly-lit places and stirrings in 1928. He senses no gathering winds of war, but he reveals tensions in this precarious post-WWI period, which a decade later will erupt with unimagined calamity. Joella Werlin, his daughter, develops this story and reveals his life as it turned out. |
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An appealing and original work, this book evokes to the reader, by its very title, Mark Twain’s “Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.” I appreciate the challenges faced by an unworldly Ph. D. candidate from Texas in 1928, setting out bravely on a journey of exploration and discovery, motivated to understand foreign peoples and customs, the values and struggles of their time. What Joseph. S. Werlin saw and learned informed his life well beyond his academic objectives, and it informs the reader about both history and culture and the “Texas greenhorn” himself. Extracts of his perceptive letters, together with other documents compiled by his loving daughter, Joella Werlin, makes this a work of unusual and vivid interest. A riveting reading experience, shedding light on a gathering darkness that was to spread beyond Europe over the world. —Margret Buchmann, PhD
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Personally, I couldn’t put the book down. It seems to have something for every history buff: Russia, Germany, Mexico, Judaism, anti-Semitism, the depression of the 1930’s, academic life under the constraints of political turmoil. The correspondence between the writer and his fiancee adds further validity to the historical picture and is imbued with warmth and passion . . .
the daughter’s perspective and explanations fill the gaps . . . Joseph Werlin said, “It will not be easy for me to forget my first impression of Moscow.” It will be equally hard for me to forget my impressions of reading his diary! —Dr Rima Greenhill, Stanford Humanities Center Fellow 2019-20 and Senior Lecturer in Russian Language Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, Stanford University.
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Pages: 340
Illustrations: photos & illus
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| Published: Granville Island Publishing (CA) - April 2019 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Biography: historical, political & military |
| List Price: 23.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 18 |
| Title: 3 of: 99 |
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| Title: A Very Strange Christmas! |
| By (author): Anton Stefan |
| ISBN10-13: 1989467156 : 9781989467152 |
| Each Christmas Eve on the poor side of town, a mysterious stranger appears to share his tale of nefarious Kenneth, on the prowl to fill his stomach and wallet at the expense of others. Making his way through a winter storm, Kenneth finds his opportunities stymied by visions of his past, key moments in his life that represent the trials and misfortunes which led him to where he is now. Poised between his past and future, Kenneth must decide whether to continue on a path that leads him nowhere good or reconnect with the hope that surrounded the child he once was. Told in the spirit of the Dickensian tradition of Christmas ghost stories, A Very Strange Christmas! bridges the gap between the traditions of the season and their core moral underpinnings. |
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Pages: 90
Size: 180x110mm
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| Published: Granville Island Publishing (CA) - December 2021 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) : Christmas |
| List Price: 11.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 20 |
| Title: 4 of: 99 |
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| Title: A Walk on Broken Glass |
| Sub-title: Elisabeth, Empress of Austria |
| By (author): Gloria M Allan |
| ISBN10-13: 1926991796 : 9781926991795 |
| Born of royal blood, 15-year-old Elisabeth (Sisi) is a free-spirited child of nature with no social graces to speak of when Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria, falls madly in love with her. In 1854, as the new Empress of Austria, she is swept into the harsh world of the Habsburg Empire with its power struggles and political intrigues. Elisabeths mother-in-law is determined to crush her spirit and her husband has a roving eye that never misses the next pretty lady. But Elisabeth is no ordinary women. In the face of adversity, her determination emerges unbounded and she makes her beauty one of her strengths. While blazing her own path to power and freedom, true love enters her life. This is a compelling story of Elisabeths loves, tragedies and triumphs. Her love of Hungarians brought about her greatest achievement -- helping to influence the formation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. |
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"...impresive storytelling. A beautifully crafted novel marked by memorable characters, language that has flair, and an intricate plot that engages attention. Highly recommended." -- Midwest Book Review
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Pages: 314
Size: 230x155mm
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| Published: Granville Island Publishing (CA) - August 2017 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Historical romance |
| List Price: 15.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 6 |
| Title: 5 of: 99 |
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| Title: After Brain Injury -- Tools for Living |
| Sub-title: A Step-by-Step Guide for Caregivers & Survivors |
| By (author): J Lynne Mann With: Michael Rossiter |
| ISBN10-13: 1894694252 : 9781894694254 |
| The trauma of brain injury affects many people besides the injured one, and this book offers hope to all of them. A guide to psychological recovery after the loss and upheaval that follow such an event, this book is full of new ideas and experience -- something many survivors and their caregivers have run out of. In clear language and with easy-to-follow exercises, the authors lead the reader through the four stages of psychological recovery: becoming more self-aware, recovering emotionally, thinking in new ways, and changing behaviour. |
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Pages: 190
Size: 215x280mm
Illustrations: b/w illus
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| Published: Granville Island Publishing (CA) - April 2005 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Neurology & clinical neurophysiology : Rehabilitation |
| List Price: 69.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 3 |
| Title: 6 of: 99 |
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| Title: Armament Tide |
| Sub-title: Rearming America |
| By (author): Stuart Franklin Platt |
| ISBN10-13: 1894694171 : 9781894694179 |
| Arming the US military is an ongoing process, one of vital importance. This book will help America's leaders, educators and general public better understand how to manage the business of rearmament. Drawing on historical anecdotes, common business principles and the author's 31 years of military service, the book provides an engaging and educational look at the complexities of arming the American military. |
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| The Flood Tide of Rearmament; Big Ships, Big Costs, Big Savings; The General Electric F404; Aegis -- Hell hath no fury...; The Silent Service; Smart Weapons Need Smart Buyers; Honour Abides Here; Damn the Torpedoes; The Crusade for Sensible Procurement; Charting Our Course to the Future; Greasing the Wheels on the Bandwagon of Change; War and Peace in the 21st Century; Index. |
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Pages: 209
Size: 155x230mm
Illustrations: b/w photos
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| Published: Granville Island Publishing (CA) - November 2002 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Weapons & equipment : USA |
| List Price: 34.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 14 |
| Title: 7 of: 99 |
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| Title: Art Warrior |
| By (author): Zbigniew Kupczynski |
| ISBN10-13: 1894694228 : 9781894694223 |
| From his childhood in Poland just before WWII, his study of art in Paris, his two marriages and the birth of his daughters, to his emigration to Canada, Kupczynski has recorded his colourful views of life on canvas and paper. In this book, he documents the important milestones in both his private and public life, including that he was the first artist to hang his paintings at the Barbakan, a reconstructed wall in Warsaw that joined the Old City with the New that became a famous exhibition space and drew many more artists. Like his paintings, his book shows that he loves women, animals, music and colour. |
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Pages: 165
Size: 140x215mm
Illustrations: b/w illus
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| Published: Granville Island Publishing (CA) - June 2003 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Individual artists, art monographs : Poland |
| List Price: 13.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 1 |
| Title: 8 of: 99 |
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| Title: Attack of the Manorwood Brigade |
| By (author): Johnny May |
| ISBN10-13: 1894694996 : 9781894694995 |
| Ages 8 years & over. For many seasons, King Magnath's rat army has terrorised the creatures of Cape Hookross. Smidge, a young otter, begins an epic journey to find his father, who went missing during an attack years earlier. In an action-packed adventure where bravery, love and family loyalty are tested, Smidge, his groundhog best friend Pete and an assortment of creatures face off against the brutish rat king and his relentless army. This is the first volume in the Magnath Chronicles series. |
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Pages: 259
Size: 215x140mm
Illustrations: b/w illus & map
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| Published: Granville Island Publishing (CA) - July 2012 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories |
| List Price: 11.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 2 |
| Title: 9 of: 99 |
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| Title: Be Different or Be Dead |
| Sub-title: Your Business Survival Guide |
| By (author): Roy Osing |
| ISBN10-13: 1894694694 : 9781894694698 |
| A successful business executive, entrepreneur, workshop facilitator and consultant, Roy Osing gives you the real deal: performance enhancement and survival ideas based on solid business principles that have been implemented in the real world -- strategies that work. Osing knows what it takes for businesses to survive in today's chaotic times and achieve extraordinary levels of performance. After a successful career as an executive with a large telecommunications corporation, he formed. his own consulting firm, Brilliance for Business, to assist other businesses. As its current president and CEO, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the complex challenges entrepreneurs face in the contemporary global economy. For business strategy executives, marketing and sales executives, customer service executives, business owners and entrepreneurs, This is an invaluable resource for any leader looking to create a competitive edge for their organisation and build long-term success. |
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Pages: 358
Size: 155x230mm
Illustrations: b/w illus
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| Published: Granville Island Publishing (CA) - May 2009 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Business strategy |
| List Price: 26.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 10 |
| Title: 10 of: 99 |
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