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A dog named Farkle is abandoned by his family at the animal shelter. There, he meets a wise old beagle named Hank who helps him understand why they aren't getting adopted. Once Farkle learns he has special needs, he worries nobody will ever want him. One day, a rescue lady visits the shelter. Could this be Farkle's chance to find the 'furever' home all shelter dogs dream about?

A collection of thoughs, always curled up on the lounge with a cup of tea in hand, working though the ideas that went through my mind that day.

This is the story of the founding of the British Interplanetary Society in Liverpool in 1933 before it moved to London in 1937. It is the personal meticulous recollection of Leslie J Johnson, who was the BIS's first Hon. Secretary, but later its treasurer, editor of the bulletin and the journal and a vice president. Published for the first time, I wrote this manuscript using a rich source material comprising thousands of handwritten letters. ...

Sie will doch nur ein Zuhause: beide Teile der beliebten 'Orphan'-Reihe um das mordende Waisenkind Esther in einem Bundle

Sie will doch nur ein Zuhause: beide Teile der beliebten 'Orphan'-Reihe um das mordende Waisenkind Esther in einem Bundle

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This is the story of the founding of the British Interplanetary Society in Liverpool in 1933 before it moved to London in 1937. It is the personal meticulous recollection of Leslie J Johnson, who was the BIS's first Hon. Secretary, but later its treasurer, editor of the bulletin and the journal and a vice president. Published for the first time, this manuscript was written using a rich source material comprising thousands of handwritten letter...

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Adelaide is well known for its encircling park lands and beautiful gardens. They have been the site of many prestigious events and at times the source of much contention. In Anticipating Municipal Parks, Don Johnson contests the accepted understanding that Colonel William Light was the sole architect of the city of Adelaide, revealing the often-ignored role of Light's Deputy Surveyor, George Strickland Kingston. Johnson also investigates the r...

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The book provides a unique, in-depth and critical analysis of Wright's concrete block houses, set within their historical, biographical and theoretical contexts. In particular, it shows the full impact upon Wright of his contemporaries, architects Irving Gill and Rudolph Schindler. In doing so, it allows a full appreciation of Wright's, Gill's and Schindler's buildings beyond their architectonic and experiential qualities.

Keith Leslie Johnson is lecturer of English and film and media studies at the College of William and Mary.

Keith Leslie Johnson is lecturer of English and film and media studies at the College of William and Mary.

The colorful fused glass objects created by Michael and Frances Higgins have been a favorite with collectors since the 1950s. This book chronicles the Higgins' careers and accomplishments in the studio, at Dearborn Glass Company, and at Haeger Potteries. It features 645 color photos, company catalog, pattern identification, vintage advertising and interviews with the artists. An essential modern design reference!

The marvellous fused glassware of the Higgins Glass Studio first captivated buyers in the 1950s and 1960s, and continues to delight collectors today. With its arresting mix of geometric and curved lines, and bold use of colours, Higgins glass transformed ordinary table and giftware, from chip bowls and cake-stands to candleholders and cigarette boxes, into something vibrant and exciting. Useful as well as attractive, the designs of artists Fra...

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The most influential 20th-century architects espousing modernism are brought together in critical discussion and independent profiles.

Speculation abounds about the relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and Ayn Rand. Was Wright the inspiration for Howard Roark, the architect hero of Rand's The Fountainhead? What can be made of their collaboration on the book's failed 1944 movie adaptation, and what can be gleaned from the 1949 Hollywood production of The Fountainhead? Where does the FBI--Wright was dubbed a communist sympathizer, and Rand was called before the House Un-Amer...

[The editors] have brought together many of the most innovative thinkers and field workers to ponder how local communities make sense of the landscapes in which they live, and upon which they depend. This volume is rich with insights about how cultures perceive the spaces, landforms and habitats which nourish them." · Gary Paul Nabhan, PhD., author, Singing the Turtles to Sea and Cultures of Habitat "This landmark volume is bound to become ...

Bike With Your Dog tells dog lovers how to safely bike with their dogs and have fun at the same time. For many high-energy dogs, a walk on the leash is simply not enough. Dogs love to run and biking enables them to get the exercise they need. This handy guide shows you how to spend high quality time with your dog, get exercise, and enjoy the outdoors - all at the same time.