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The imaginative origins of the renowned poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

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International observers have lauded Rwanda as an example of an African country taking control of its own development trajectory, and as a market-friendly destination for investment. With the Kagame regime coming under increasing international scrutiny, this work looks at the impact of 'market friendly authoritarianism' in contemporary Africa.

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A concise introduction to a complex field, bringing together recent work in cognitive science and cognitive robotics to offer a solid grounding on key issues.

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New York Times Bestelling author and BBQ maestro Adam Perry Lang is back! Serious Barbecue meets A Man, A Can, A Plan in BBQ 25: an ultra-foolproof guide to the 25 most popular barbecue dishes, in a format anyone can follow with guaranteed success.

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Did you know duck dander is hallucinogenic Or that Katherine Hepburn had a phobia of dirty hair Have you ever wondered about the Magickal Skull of Doom or contemplated the mysterious Transylvanian Tablets This book gathers frightful facts. It covers topics from Corpses on Campus to Strange Rock and Roll Stories to Medical Maladies.

It includes the legal documents that launched them.

Building the World comprises detailed entries on over forty of the most important engineering projects in world history, such as: Washington D.C., the Eiffel Tower, and the Channel Tunnel.

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The Card Catalog highlights the literary treasures in the Library of Congress's immense collection.

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Charismatic, erudite and often controversial Winton Churchill was one of the most inspiring leaders of the twentieth century, and one of its greatest wits. Including Churchill's famous quips and witticisms, as well as little known asides and observations, this book celebrates the humour and humanity of this most imposing man.

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This volume will help you acquire and manage a strong collection for your library, even when budgets are being cut. The author then explains how a sharply focused and clearly articulated collections development policy can assist libraries in providing the best possible service in the most cost-effective manner.

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This indispensable resource provides tools for collection management in public libraries, featuring essential strategies for inventory assessment, market analysis, budgeting, marketing, and customer service. This book is a must-have for those just entering the field or professionals in need of a refresher in effective library operations.

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This book written by interantional experts aims to develop standards of curation across all biocultual collections.and help institutions to properly care for their collections.

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From one of Japan's most popular and respected storytellers, this collection introduces readers to more than 40 wonderous tales from rural Japanmany that have not previously been seen or heardfrom animal tales and tales of supernatural beings to stories about village characters and priests and their apprentices.

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The experts at mediabistro.com, the popular online media community, provide freelance writers of all stripes with a must-have guide to successfully navigating the world of freelancing.

Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, and many of the most central figures appear over and over again.

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This text provides a critical interdisciplinary introduction to the theory, practice and study of development. The thoroughly revised and updated new edition takes account of the impact of the global financial crisis, the economic rise of China and India and the further ramifications of global warming.

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The perfect stocking filler for lovers of Irish Castles.

A pocket-sized guide to around 140 of Irelands most dramatic castles and strongholds, all of which are open to the public, with structures from across the whole island of Ireland. A handy 8-page map of all locations featured is included.