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“…a major work that reviews the complex cultures of a little-known region in the light of modern social theory. The book is a valuable guide to available knowledge, especially recent findings on archaeology, environment, and trade.” • Journal of World-Systems Research

	“The information in each chapter is connected logically, interpreted carefully, and discussed thoughtfully. The scope of this book is admirable, given the wealth of information and the diversity of Southeast Asia’s peoples, histories, cultures, and languages. This valuable book successfully demonstrates the great potential of studies on Southeast Asia, and Chew’s efforts should be appreciated by scholars in the region and worldwide.” • Journal of Southeast Asian Studies

	“Rather than seeing Southeast Asia as a regional backwater for maritime trade to skirt and land trade to evade in this era, Chew makes a strong and persuasive case for it being more central than marginal and not merely a political-economic-cultural pastiche created primarily by external forces and influences…No doubt, we have much to learn about the ancient world economy but Sing Chew's interpretation is a strong step in the right direction.” • William R. Thompson,  Indiana University

	“As is typical for Sing Chew, he takes a familiar topic and examines it from different perspectives, and weaves those perspectives into a new and informative approach. In doing so, he prompts a reader to rethink Southeast Asia’s roles in world history. Whether or not one fully accepts Chew’s re-centering of early Southeast Asian history in Southeast Asia, his discussion is thoughtful and provocative.” • Thomas D. Hall, DePauw University

	“With considerable analytical rigor and clarity in exposition, Chew uncovers the intriguing networks, connectivity, and interactions between Southeast Asia and the First Eurasian World System (during 200 BC–AD 500).  Chew’s volume is an outstanding contribution to both world history and Southeast Asian Studies.” • Alvin Y. So, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Trade and Polities in the Eurasian World Economy, 500 BC–AD 500

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"The notion that values matter--in the workplace as well as at home--is certainly not new to the ranks of management gurus and corporate leaders. What are novel in consultant Stan Slap's first book are his passion for the subject, which bleeds from every page, and his easy-to-use framework for identifying and promoting values throughout the business world. Setting the stage, first, involves explaining the business case for values: why everyone must live their personal values in the workplace and which companies adhere to that philosophy. In sidebars, Slap tells the stories of EMC, HP, Rhino Records, SAS, Quad/Graphics, and others that showcase the bottom-line impact of managerial emotional commitment. Next, then, are the value exercises: the list and definition of 50 values and the winnowing to ten, five, and, finally, three. As to be expected, the author leads us to organizational implementation, focusing on the selling of values to staff and, ultimately, to the C-suite. In a passion- infused narrative, Slap gives every manager the tools to change. Now, if it will only stick!"  -Barbara Jacobs, Booklist Starred Review  "I urge you to follow where Stan Slap fearlessly leads us. He has the answer to making a career in management actually bring you a fuller, richer, better life."  -Geoff Colvin, author of Talent Is Overrated; senior editor at large, Fortune  "A subversively radical triumph of a book which uniquely and definitively demonstrates the mystery of how organizations succeed."  -Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business at the University of Southern California, author of Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership  "Slap has written the holy grail for companies seeking the most from their managers and for managers seeking the most from their companies. It is fascinating, thought provoking and actionable. This book is not just a "must read" but a "must experience."  -Jack Calhoun, president, Banana Republic  "This book has the answer for any manager who thinks there must be a better way to do the job without hating the job. The single most powerful management book I've read in years."  -Jason Jennings, author of Hit the Ground Running; Think Big, Act Small; and Less Is More  "Stan Slap's approach for developing managers who care resonates deeply with the principles we at Four Seasons strive to embody. There are great insights here for creating a true culture of ethics, integrity, and heartfelt service."  -Isadore Sharp, founder, chairman, and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts  "Whether you are a first time supervisor or a CEO, reading this book will allow you to tap into the secret that will drive organizational success."  -Julia Stewart, CEO, DineEquity  "You have to read Bury My Heart at Conference Room B. Stan Slap covers all the bases. A warm, witty book that will take you and your organization to a better place."  -Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager(r) and Leading at a Higher Level  "Humanity in any organization, whether professional or political, is what will save us. The world needs this book."  -Amir A. Dossal, executive director, United Nations Office for Partnerships

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"A satisfying read."&#8212;The Washington Post&#8220;Bonjour, book lovers. Get ready for best-selling French author Katherine Pancol&#8217;s American debut. It&#8217;s a charmer about fortysomething sisters Iris and Josephine, who have taken very different paths in life but come together when each finds herself in need of a little reinvention. Read it and ouip.&#8221;&#8212;Daily Candy"Lucky you! You're about to succumb to France's most irresistible writer! At the end of this delicious, tender, funny, heartwarming novel, you'll feel as if Iris and Jos&#233;phine are part of your family."&#8212;Tatiana de Rosnay, New York Times bestselling author of Sarah's Key&#8220;Thought Parisian women are perfect? Think again. A delicious treat about separation, sisterhood, and turning tables.&#8221;&#8212;In&#232;s de la Fressange, New York Times bestselling author of Parisian Chic&#8220;There is a gorgeous and invigorating zip and sparkle to the writing. You read it with a big smile.&#8221;&#8212;Elizabeth Buchan, New York Times bestselling author of Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman&#8220;No wonder Katherine Pancol&#8217;s books are all bestsellers, reading her feels like coming home. Her characters become like friends and family members, and you long to know how they get on. The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles has all the quirks, tensions, and belly laughs that family, friendship, and sisterhood can entail. It is touching, entertaining, and vibrant.&#8221;&#8212;C&#233;cile David-Weill, author of The Suitors&#8220;This multilayered well-paced tale will delight you with its entertaining cast of characters and madcap adventures from Paris to the wilds of Africa.&#8221;&#8212;Katharine Davis, author of Capturing Paris"Pancol deftly manages the constellation of characters in a cleareyed, warmly funny tale."&#8212;Kirkus&#8220;Pancol&#8217;s runaway French bestseller is a satisfying Cinderella story. . . . delicious.&#8221;&#8212;Publishers Weekly"Riveting . . . Delicious morsels involving every family member compel attention in a title that will appeal to fans of Marian Keyes and Olivia Goldsmith."&#8212;Booklist

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Choy's is a book that would benefit any historian of the early middle ages, of monasticism, of church history, or of liturgy. Like the prayers of the nuns and monks which the book so perceptively examines, Intercessory Prayer and the Monastic Ideal in the Time of the Carolingian Reforms is a generous gift to our community.

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&ldquo;These tales are characterized by a winning lightness of touch and tone -- a fundamental generosity of spirit, dusted with nostalgia -- that make his first book of fiction for adults go down sweetly indeed.&rdquo; &mdash;Washington Post"Asim successfully delves into politics, domestic violence, racial identity, young love, and more in this humorous and poignant collection..." -Publishers Weekly"With his debut work of fiction, the Guggenheim Fellow proves himself to be a promising storyteller." -Library Journal"This fiction rings true." -Kirkus Reviews

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Praise for Days of Splendor, Days of Sorrow&ldquo;Charming&hellip;.Juliet Grey creates an unforgettable tapestry of court intrigue, royal scandals, and dangerous romances all set against the spectacular background of Versailles.&#160; Grey spoils her readers with her deliciously descriptive details of eighteenth-century fashion.&rdquo;&#160; &mdash;Bookloons.com&#160;&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a mixture of sober historical fiction and fluff that will appeal to many readers.&rdquo;&#160; &mdash;Seven Days&#160;&ldquo;This engaging voice, coupled with vibrant descriptions of clothing, palaces, masques, and dinners, really thrusts the reader into the story&hellip;Exceptionally well done!&rdquo;&#160; &mdash;Historical Novel Review&#160;&ldquo;Grey has the gift of truly bringing Marie Antoinette to life.&#160; Many authors have written about the Queen of France, but no one has managed to give her such a voice as Grey.&#160; &mdash;Examiner.com&#160;&ldquo;This is a full and rich look at Marie Antoinette&rsquo;s life as queen&hellip;.Grey really does offer the best portrayal of Marie Antoinette in historical fiction.&rdquo;&#160; &mdash;Pittsburgh Historical Fiction Examiner&#160;&ldquo;Juliet Grey is an absolute master at bringing 1700&rsquo;s Versailles alive.&rdquo;&#160; &mdash;Book Drunkard&ldquo;Tells a good story, using her imagination to fill in the gaps of the official history.&#160; Her story is filled with the pageantry of the times and provides a glimpse of a lavish and intrigue-filled period in history.&rdquo;&#160; &mdash;Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star"Grey&rsquo;s characterization of Marie Antoinette is complex, making her such a multi-layered and interesting woman."&#160; &mdash;Amoxcalli"Juliet Grey does a wonderful job of crafting the world of this much maligned queen.&#160;" &mdash;Bippity Boppity Book"I enjoyed the exceptionally detailed look at Marie's life as Queen of France." &mdash;The Eclectic Reader"Grey has put a great deal of research into this book as you can feel the tension, love, and sorrow as if you were there."&#160; &mdash;The History Nerd"Every little detail in this book is delectable, and I savoured it thoroughly.&#160; Written in good taste, nothing is amiss, and everything is possible."&#160; &mdash;Enchanted by Josephine

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Myracle&#198;s enchanting first novel will reach teens who are wrestling with identity. . . . [A] gem. (VOYA)

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"Kids will love poring over the wide array of animals captured within its pages." &mdash; Booklist

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Praise for the Cats and Curios Mysteries:&#8220;A PURR-fect treat for feline and mystery fans alike!&#8221;&#8212;Fresh Fiction&#8220;Cat lovers will not be disappointed.&#8221;&#8212;Night Owl Reviews&#8220;[This series] will delight mystery readers and elicit a purr from those who obey cats.&#8221;&#8212;Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author&#8220;Quirky characters, an enjoyable mystery with plenty of twists, and cats, too! A fun read.&#8221;&#8212;Linda O. Johnston, author of the Pet Rescue Mysteries

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Praise for The Darling Dahlias and the Texas Star:&#8220;The prolific Albert excels at the period piece, with a gracious plenitude of Southern color and Depression-era detail, and again offers an uplifting meditation on how friends, neighbors, and strangers combined to help each other during America&#8217;s darkest economic days.&#8221; &#8212;Richmond Times-Dispatch&#8220;Charming&#8230;[A] winning cozy.&#8221; &#8212;Publishers Weekly

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Replete with exciting battles, duels, and sieges[...] this novel can stand proudly with Edison Marshall's The Viking and Frans G. Bengtsson's The Long Ships as an immersive fictional recreation of a bloody moment in Scandinavian history

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...Throckmorton is an engaging narrator, and budding mystery lovers may enjoy piecing together the story of Olivia&#8217;s return and also figuring out the identity of the thief...youthful fans of cozy manor house mysteries and those who believe their stuffed animals can come to life when unattended may be an appreciative audience. Understated and fluid monochromatic illustrations add atmosphere.

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Auch der neunte Krimi des in Berlin lebenden Autors Paul Grote mit einem knorrigen und kantigen Henry Meyenbeeker in der Hauptrolle überzeugt.

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&#8220;Affecting&#8230;in the tradition of post-colonial novels like Chinua Achebe&#8217;s Things Fall Apart.&#8221;&#8211;The New York Times Book Review&#8220;A whimsical, indeed hilarious satire out of Africa&#8217;s decidedly unfunny post-independence woes.&#8221;&#8211;Los Angeles Times&#8220;Dongala reaches widely and grandly&#8230;[and] manages to balance both hope and anger.&#8221;&#8211;Detroit Free Press&#8220;A funny, touching novel that offers a child&#8217;s perspective on power and politics.&#8221; &#8211;Chicago Tribune

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"Our book Free? is a reminder of what a huge leap was taken when someone wrote down our rights and the world agreed. And we want children to realize that the rights most of us can take for granted were won and struggled for." &#8212; David Almond &#8212; Quote

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"We are, perhaps, after a century of literary wastelands, able to read not only a personal predicament but a general truth in Melville's blasted islands, bedevilled slave ships, misshapen houses, falling towers, ticking tables, ghastly factories, sickly cottages, and blank brick city walls. The appetite for truth is what gives Melville's narratives their persistent interest and, even under the spell of discouragement, their untoward verbal energy ... Like Billy Budd, Melville when a sailor on a man-of-war was a top-man, at home on the highest yards, enjoying the widest view ... Melville instinctively aspired to the grandest scale, and even in his shorter works offers vast inklings and the resonance of cosmic concerns.

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