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Things fall apart
by Achebe, Chinua
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[This book is] a simple story of a "strong man" whose life is dominated by fear and anger ...Uniquely ...African, at the same time it reveals [the author's] ... awareness of the human qualities common to men of all times and places.-Back cover
Topics: Igbo (African people), British, Men, Race relations
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Harry Potter and the goblet of fire
by Rowling, J. K; GrandPré, Mary, ill
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"Year 4"--Spine
Topics: Reading Level-Grade 9, Reading Level-Grade 10, Reading Level-Grade 11, Reading Level-Grade 12
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Life after life
by Raymond A. Moody
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Topics: Future life -- Case studies, Death -- Case studies
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Harry Potter and the goblet of fire
by Rowling, J. K; GrandPré, Mary
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Sequel to: Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban
Topics: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary place), Wizards, Magic, Schools
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The Christian tradition; a history of the development of doctrine
by Pelikan, Jaroslav Jan, 1923- . dn
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Includes bibliographies and indexes
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Topic: Theology, Doctrinal
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Men in love
by Nancy Friday
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Topics: Men -- Sexual behavior., Sexual fantasies.
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Roots
by Alex Haley
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Topics: Haley, Alex., Haley family., Kinte family., Blacks -- history.
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Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban
by J. K. Rowling
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Topics: Large type books, Wizards -- Juvenile fiction, Magic -- Juvenile fiction, Hogwarts School of...
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The Joy Luck Club
by Tan, Amy
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In 1949, four Chinese women--drawn together by the shadow of their past--begin meeting in San Francisco to play mah jong, invest in stocks and "say" stories. They call their gathering the Joy Luck Club--and forge a relationship that binds them for more than three decades. A celebrated novel in the tradition of Alice Adams and Margaret Atwood from the bestselling author of The Kitchen God's Wife
Topics: Women, Asian Americans, Chinese Americans, Mother and child, Mothers, Reminiscing in old age, Loss...
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Women who love too much
by Norwood, Robin
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Includes index
Topic: Women
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The Psychology of the Child
by Jean Piaget
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Paradise
by Morrison, Toni
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Originally published: New York : A.A. Knopf, 1998
Topics: Reading Level-Grade 9, Reading Level-Grade 10, Reading Level-Grade 11, Reading Level-Grade 12
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Weep not, child
by Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo, 1938-
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"Two small boys stand on a rubbish heap and look into the future. One boy is excited, he is beginning school; the other, his brother, is an apprentice carpetner. Together, they will serve their country--the teacher and the craftsman. But this is Kenya and times are against them. In the forests, the Mau Mau are waging war against the white government, and two brothers, Njoroge and Kamau, and the rest of their family, need to decide where their loyalties lie. For the practical man, the...
Topics: Brothers -- Kenya -- Fiction, Boys -- Kenya -- Fiction, Kenya -- Politics and government --...
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The Joy Luck Club
by Tan, Amy
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Feathers from a thousand Li away -- The twenty-six malignant gates -- American translation -- Queen mother of the western skies
Topics: Women, Reminiscing in old age, Chinese American women, Mothers and daughters, Loss (Psychology),...
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A new guide to rational living
by Ellis, Albert, 1913-2007; Harper, Robert Allan
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Published in 1961 under title: A guide to rational living
Topics: Rational emotive behavior therapy, Psychotherapy
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Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban
by Rowling, J. K
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"Year 3"--Spine
Topics: Reading Level-Grade 9, Reading Level-Grade 10, Reading Level-Grade 11, Reading Level-Grade 12
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Gifts differing
by Myers, Isabel Briggs; Myers, Peter B
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-215)
Topics: Typology (Psychology), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
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Women who love too much
by Robin Norwood
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Topics: Women -- Psychology, Love -- Psychological aspects., Alcoholics -- Family relationships
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ESV study Bible : English Standard Version
by Crossway Bibles
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Human sexual response
by Masters, William H; Johnson, Virginia E; New York Academy of Medicine, donor. DNLM
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The sexual response cycle -- The research population -- Female extragenital response -- Female external genitalia -- The clitoris -- The vagina -- The artificial vagina -- The uterus -- The female orgasm -- Pregnancy and sexual response -- Male extragenital reactions -- The penis -- The scrotum and the testes -- The male orgasm (ejaculation) -- The aging female -- The aging male -- Similiarities in physiologic response -- Myotonia in sexual response -- Study-subject sexuality
Topics: Sex (Biology), Sex (Psychology), Sexual Behavior, Sex customs, Sexualité (Biologie), Sexualité...
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The Marx-Engels reader
by Tucker, Robert C; Marx, Karl, 1818-1883. Selections. English. 1978; Engels, Friedrich, 1820-1895. Selections. English. 1978
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: Communism, Socialism, Socialismo, Socialisme, Communisme, Marxisme
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Leading change
by Kotter, John P., 1947-
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Pt. 1. The change problem and its solution. Transforming organizations : why firms fail -- Successful change and the force that drives it -- pt. 2. The eight-stage process. Establishing a sense of urgency -- Creating the guiding coalition -- Developing the guiding coalition -- Developing a vision and strategy -- Communicating the change vision -- Empowering employees for broad-based action -- Generating short-term wins -- Consolidating gains and producing more change -- Anchoring new approaches...
Topics: Organizational change, Leadership, Industrial organization, Strategic planning, Changement...
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Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone
by Rowling, J. K; GrandPré, Mary, ill
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"Year 1"--Spine
Topics: Reading Level-Grade 9, Reading Level-Grade 10, Reading Level-Grade 11, Reading Level-Grade 12
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Codependent no more
by Beattie, Melody
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Bibliography: p. 217-222
Topics: Codependency, Substance abuse, Self-care, Health, Substance-Related Disorders, Self Care, Family
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Subliminal seduction : ad media's manipulation of a not so innocent America
by Key, Wilson Bryan, 1925-
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Bibliography: p. 202-206
Topics: Advertising, Advertising, Subliminale waarneming, Reclame, Publicité subliminale, Publicité,...
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Homecoming : reclaiming and championing your inner child
by Bradshaw, John, 1933-
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-[288])
Topics: Inner child, Self-actualization (Psychology), Self Assessment (Psychology), Self Concept
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A history of the Crusades.
by Sir Steven Runciman
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The act of marriage : the beauty of sexual love
by LaHaye, Tim F; LaHaye, Beverly, author
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 292-294)
Topics: Inspirational, Sex, Marriage
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The Epistle to the Romans
by Barth, Karl, 1886-1968; Hoskyns, Edwyn Clement, Sir, 1884-1937, translator
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German original originally published 1918
Topics: Bible, Bible
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The Gospel according to Jesus
by John MacArthur
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Topics: Jesus Christ -- Person and offices, Christian life
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The New Jerome biblical commentary
by Brown, Raymond E. (Raymond Edward), 1928-1998; Fitzmyer, Joseph A; Murphy, Roland Edmund, 1917-
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Previously published in 1990
Topics: Biblical concordances & commentaries, Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis, Hermeneutics,...
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Nonviolent communication : a language of life
by Rosenberg, Marshall B
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-199) and index
Topics: Interpersonal communication, Interpersonal relations, Communication, Interpersonal Relations
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She : understanding feminine psychology
by Johnson, Robert A., 1921-
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 81)
Topic: Women
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What do you say after you say hello? The psychology of human destiny
by Berne, Eric
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Includes bibliographical references
Topics: Transactional analysis, Psychothérapie, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Social
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Europe : a history
by Davies, Norman
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [1137]-1172) and index
Topic: Europe -- History
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Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone
by Rowling, J. K; GrandPré, Mary
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Sequel: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Topics: Wizards, Magic, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization), Schools,...
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Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone
by Rowling, J. K; GrandPré, Mary, ill
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"First Scholastic trade paperback printing, September 1999"--T.p. verso
Topics: Witches, Wizards, Magic, Schools, Fantasy, Potter, Harry (Fictitious character), Potter, Harry...
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A history of architecture : settings and rituals
by Kostof, Spiro; Castillo, Greg
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: Architecture, Bouwkunst, História da arquitetura, Architecture, Architektur, Geschichte,...
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The road less traveled : a new psychology of love, traditional values and spiritual growth
by Peck, M. Scott (Morgan Scott), 1936-2005
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Originally published: New York : Simon and Schuster, ©1978
Topics: Mind, body, spirit: mysticism & self-awareness, Popular psychology, Applied Psychology,...
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The power of myth
by Joseph Campbell
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Topics: Campbell, Joseph, 1904- -- Interviews, Myth, Religion historians -- United States -- Interviews
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The way to love : the last meditations of Anthony de Mello
by De Mello, Anthony, 1931-
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Originally published: Call to love. India : Gujrat Sahitya Prakash, 1991
Topic: Meditations
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Please understand me : character & temperament types
by Keirsey, David; Bates, Marilyn M
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-210)
Topics: Typology (Psychology), Temperament, Temperament, Interpersonal Relations, Psychotherapy, Character,...
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Frogs into princes : neuro linguistic programming
by Bandler, Richard; Grinder, John, joint author
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"Edited entirely from audiotapes of introductory NLP training workshops conducted by Richard Bandler and John Grinder."
Topics: Psychotherapy, Neurolinguistic programming
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Christian counseling : a comprehensive guide
by Collins, Gary R
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Includes bibliographies and index
Topic: Pastoral counseling
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The noonday demon : an atlas of depression
by Solomon, Andrew, 1963-
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 501-535) and index
Topics: Solomon, Andrew, 1963-, Solomon, Andrew, 1963-, Depression, Mental, Depressed persons, Depression,...
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The dance of anger
by Lerner, Harriet Goldhor
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Originally published: New York : Harper & Row, c1985
Topics: Anger, Interpersonal relations, Women
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The color purple
by Alice Walker
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Topics: African American women -- Fiction., Adult child sexual abuse victims -- Fiction., Abused wives --...
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Lesbian nuns : breaking silence
by Curb, Rosemary, 1940-; Manahan, Nancy, 1946-
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Bibliography: p. 373-382
Topic: Lesbian nuns
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An introduction to the New Testament
by Raymond Edward Brown
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Topics: Bible. N.T. -- Introductions, Bible. N.T. -- Theology, Bible. N.T. -- Canon
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Beloved : a novel
by Morrison, Toni
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"A Plume book."
Topic: Afro-Americans
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Encyclopedia of gods : over 2,500 deities of the world
by Jordan, Michael, 1941-
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Includes indexes
Topic: Gods
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He : understanding masculine psychology
by Johnson, Robert A., 1921-
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Includes bibliographical references (page 83)
Topics: Chrétien, de Troyes, active 12th century, Perceval le Gallois (Chrétien, de Troyes), Men,...
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Principle-centered leadership
by Covey, Stephen R
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Includes index
Topics: Success, Success in business, Leadership
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The memory palace of Matteo Ricci
by Spence, Jonathan D
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"Elisabeth Sifton books."
Topics: Ricci, Matteo, 1552-1610, Jesuits, Missionaries, Missionaries
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Sociolinguistics
by Hudson, R. A
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-246)
Topics: Sociolinguistics, Sosyolinguistik, Sociolinguistique, Sociolinguïstiek, Einführung,...
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Radical
by David Platt
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Topics: Christian life -- United States, Christianity and culture -- United States, American Dream --...
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How to be an adult : a handbook on psychological and spiritual integration
by Richo, David, 1940-
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"Previously published privately as Letting the light through"--t.p. verso
Topics: Emotional maturity, Spiritual life, Adulthood
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Wherever you go, there you are : mindfulness meditation in everyday life
by Kabat-Zinn, Jon
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Meditation-attention-awareness-relaxation techniques-mental health
Topics: Meditation, Awareness, Attention, Awareness, Existentialism, Mental Health, Relaxation Techniques
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A chance to die : the life and legacy of Amy Carmichael
by Elliot, Elisabeth
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Includes bibliographical references
Topics: Carmichael, Amy, 1867-1951, Dohnavur Fellowship, Missionaries, Missionaries
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I, Rigoberta Menchú : an Indian woman in Guatemala
by Menchú, Rigoberta; Burgos-Debray, Elisabeth
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Translation of: Me llamo Rigoberta Menchú y así me nació la conciencia
Topics: Menchú, Rigoberta, Quiché women, Women revolutionaries
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Roots : the saga of an American family
by Haley, Alex
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Originally published: Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, 1976
Topics: Haley, Alex, Haley family, Kinte family, African Americans, African American families, Kinte...
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The new peoplemaking
by Satir, Virginia
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Bibliography: p. 388-393
Topics: Families, Communication in families, Parent and child, Interpersonal relations, Communication,...
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A way of being
by Rogers, Carl R. (Carl Ransom), 1902-1987
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Bibliography: p. 357-375
Topics: Humanistic psychology, Life Change Events, Personality Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy,...
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The Jewish study Bible : Jewish Publication Society Tanakh translation
by Berlin, Adele; Brettler, Marc Zvi; Fishbane, Michael A; Jewish Publication Society
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 2120-2121) and indexes
Topic: Bible
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Vol 1: Theological wordbook of the Old Testament
by Harris, R. Laird (Robert Laird), 1911-2008; Archer, Gleason L. (Gleason Leonard), 1916-2004; Waltke, Bruce K
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Includes bibliographies and index
Topics: Bible, Bible
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
by Rowling, J. K; GrandPré, Mary
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"For Harry's second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls' bathroom. But then real trouble begins--someone is turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects ... Harry Potter himself?"--P. [4] of cover
Topics: Reading Level-Grade 11, Reading Level-Grade 12
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The bronze bow
by Speare, Elizabeth George
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When the Romans brutally kill Daniel bar Jamin's father, the young Palestinian searches for a leader to drive them out, but comes to realize that love may be a more powerful weapon than hate. Set in Galilee in the time of Jesus, this story tells of a young Jewish rebel who is won over to the gentle teachings of Jesus. "A dramatic, deeply felt narrative whose characters and message will long be remembered
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Topic: Jesus Christ
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1984 : a novel
by Orwell, George, 1903-1950
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"1984 has come and gone, but George Orwell's prophetic, nightmarish vision in 1949 ..."--Back paperback cover
Topics: Orwell, George, 1903-1950, Totalitarianism, Cautionary tales and verse, Science fiction, English,...
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The book of the city of ladies
by Christine, de Pisan, ca. 1364-ca. 1431
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Translation of: Le livre de la cité des dames
Topics: Imaginary conversations, Women, Women, Feminism
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What's so amazing about grace?
by Yancey, Philip
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Fourth printing, 2002
Topic: Grace (Theology)
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The new Oxford annotated Bible with the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical books
by Anderson, Bernhard W; Metzger, Bruce Manning; Murphy, Roland Edmund, 1917-
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"New Revised Standard Version."
Topic: Bible
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The gift of sex : a guide to sexual fulfillment
by Penner, Clifford; Penner, Joyce
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Bibliography: p. 345-347
Topic: Sex in marriage
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Owning your own shadow : understanding the dark side of the psyche
by Johnson, Robert A., 1921-
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Includes bibliographical references
Topics: Popular psychology, Psychotherapy - General, Self-Help, Psychology, Personal Growth - Happiness,...
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The clash of civilizations and the remaking of world order
by Huntington, Samuel P
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"A Touchstone book."
Topics: World politics, Post-communism, Civilization, Modern, Cultuurconflicten, Internationale...
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The chosen
by Potok, Chaim
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Two Jewish boys growing to manhood in Brooklyn discover that differences can strengthen friendship and understanding
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Topics: Jewish families, Fathers and sons, Jews, Friendship, Hasidism

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