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1) Arranged
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"Catherine McKenzie's Arranged is a rare book: smart, funny, honest, and absorbing."
-Therese Walsh, author of The Last Will of Moira Leahy
"A satisfying and entertaining romantic tale that puts a contemporary twist on old-fashioned ideas about marriage. I inhaled it in an afternoon, rooting for its heroine to find the love she longs for."
-Leah Stewart, author of Husband and Wife
In Arranged, author Catherine McKenzie (Spin) looks at love and...
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Depuis plusieurs décennies, dans presque tous les domaines du droit, le Canada et le Québec témoigne d'un passage d'une culture du litige vers une culture de l'entente. Une introduction à la théorie et à la pratique de la résolution des différends offre aux lecteurs et aux lectrices – particulièrement aux conseillers juridiques d'expression française – des compétences essentielles en vue de pouvoir choisir la meilleure façon d'aider...
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A detailed and graphic personal and family history within a national and international context. It mirrors and brings to life the modern and contemporary history of the Indian sub-continent and of India and Pakistan, and the dramatic birth-struggles of both major nation states dominating South Asia. And the complex racial, religious and ethnic mix was central to turbulent politics and Islamic identity is a factor in international politics. The overshadowing...
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The first single-volume history of India since the 1950s, combining narrative pace and skill with social, economic and cultural analysis. Five millennia of the sub-continent's history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East. This edition does not include illustrations. Older, richer and more distinctive than almost any other, India's culture furnishes all that the historian could wish for in the way of continuity and...
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Representation of the subordinated has always been a problematic issue in popular literature. Even though fiction provides ample freedom in this regard, it brings with it a share of its own problems. Indian Fiction is a wide field where various societies and cultures co-exist, making it a unique field of opportunities.
6) Akbar
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I crave the indulgence of the reader whilst I explain as briefly as possible the plan upon which I have written this short life of the great sovereign who firmly established the Mughal dynasty in India.
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In this fast-paced world, technology and engineering are advancing at an unprecedented rate, changing the way we live, work and interact with the world. From self-driving cars to artificial intelligence, from biotechnology to space exploration, the possibilities seem endless. But with such a rapid pace of change, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest developments and understand the impact they will have on our lives."The Future of Technology:...
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Learn the mechanics of clockwork with this helpful guide to escapements and teach yourself the skills needed to fix them. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Learn to clean and maintain your own wrist watch with this helpful step by step guide. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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A guide to help the keen amateur teach themselves the wonderful curiosities of the mechanical watch. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Clock making has a long and distinguished history in the north of England, here is a guide to some of the celebrated craftsmen and the timepieces they created. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Learn everything you need to know about long case clocks with this helpful guide full of descriptions of the finest examples from around England. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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This little book contains a collections of articles on the tools and materials of a watchmaker. Contains a wealth of information on the different types of tools needed in the workshop, how to run a workshop, how to use the tools, how to use turns and the watch lathe and even notes on making small tools.
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A short account of the history and stories of the pocket watch including James I's watch, Tulip watch, Milton's Watch, Charles I.'s watches, enamelled watches, engraved watches, James II's watches. A nice little addition to the bookcase of anyone who has an interest in clocks and watches and any aspects of horology.
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Friskers was a very intelligent and unusual cat. He was king of Windy Knoll, and he patrolled the fields to make sure he protected his territory. There were bunnies and field mice in the fields behind the barn, and he was a fearless hunter. He started laying upside down on the steps leading into the pool and finally decided it was cool to just put all of himself in. Of course, he was very particular about his big red barn and did not like guests unless...
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Trucking collisions are an unrecognized epidemic. Though seemingly similar to normal accidents, these cases are high-stakes and abound in complexity. This book aims to give you vital information to help protect you and your family if you become involved in such a collision. You'll learn:
• Why commercial vehicles are more common than you think (p.33)
• How commercial cases are different (p.39)
• Why the trucking company has an advantage...
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Little Hermie and his baby bug friends explore all the ways we can show God we love Him! Little Hermie loves God so much and wants to show Him. Hermie and his baby bug friends discover that sharing with your friends, obeying your parents, and offering a prayer of "thank Yous" are just some of the great ways to say, "I love You, God!" Little Hermie board books use sweet art and rhymes to help toddlers understand basic Christian concepts. The third...
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