Product Description
If you want to differentiate your psoas from your scalenes or just want to ace the next quiz, you'll find the answer here. This handbook follows the chapters and structures as they are arranged in the Trail Guide to the Body textbook. A resourceful complement, this handbook contains 200 pages and 450 illustrations. It offers a variety of questions and exercises including fill-in-the-blanks, drawings to color, illustrations and matching exercises. A fun learning tool that will test a student's Trail Guide knowledge.
Customer Reviews:
Using it to study for the massage therapy national exam.......2006-09-18
I bought this book to help me better locate and memerize the bones and muscles as I prepare for the national massage therapy exam. Although I have yet to take it, i'm finding the Trail Guide to be extremely helpful as I study. With a fill-in-the-blank setup it forces me to really think about the answers (although they are in the back!). As a result, I am hopefull about being able to pass my exam. I'll be sure to update and let you know the result!
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In ancient times, Pompeii was one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. Its 20,000 inhabitants lived in the shadow of Vesuvius, which they believed was nothing more than a mountain. But Vesuvius was a volcano. And on the morning of August 24, A.D. 79, Vesuvius began to erupt. Within twenty-four hours, the entire city of Pompeii and many of its citizenshad been utterly annihilated. It was not until hundreds of years later that Pompeii saw daylight again, as archaeological excavations began to unearth what had been buried under layers of volcanic rubble. Digging crews expected to find buildings and jewelry and other treasures, but they found something unexpected, too: the imprints of lost Pompeiians, their deaths captured as if by photographic images in volcanic ash.
Customer Reviews:
Pompeii and circumstance.......2006-03-08
Having only just begun his examination of the ancient dead with, "Bodies From the Bog" (a title that bears more than a passing resemblance to a kitchy 1950s horror flick), Mr. James M. Deem returns to look at the ancient dead of an entirely new region. As a child I was fascinated by mummies and the bodies of human beings from so very long ago. History was never my favorite subject and often I found that unless I could see a person in the flesh (rotting, decomposing, flaking flesh though it might be) I was unable to understand how similar to us the people of the past were. Pompeii, naturally, is a fascinating subject in and of itself. How could it not be? You've three-dimensional images of people in the last throes of death. I challenge anyone to come up with anything half as gripping (i.e. feeding on our more macabre instincts) when talking about any other ancient civilization. With plenty of amazing photographs, clear concise writing, and a plot that will keep many a kid spellbound, this is probably one of the finest non-fiction titles to grace library bookshelves in years.
"On August 24, the last Tuesday that they would live in their town, the people of ancient Pompeii awoke to a typical hot summer's morning". And we're off! No long drawn out Preface on why Deem wrote this book or dull page long sermon on the history of archeology itself. Nope. Instead we are treated to a highly accurate encapsulation of the events that lead up to Mount Vesuvius erupting and the good people of Pompeii perishing. With some reliance on the accounts of Pliny Jr., Deem tells us what happened on August 24 and 25, A.D. 79. There's even a timetable of events marking the different stages in the eruption. With everyone dead and buried beneath different amounts of ash, Deem then looks at the consequential rediscovery of this once bustling town. We learn how in 1709 a group of diggers found the nearby town of Herculaneum and plundered it of its riches. Pompeii wasn't found until 1748 when discovering the city was something akin to a treasure hunt. For the tourists, skeletons found were set up in dramatic tableaux. Then, around 1860, our hero Guiseppe Fiorelli had the previously inconceivable notion that maybe someone should try preserving Pompeii and its bodies. When people came across hollow areas in the ash, it was Fiorelli who had the brilliant idea to pour plaster into the holes and create life sized statues of what the people in their last moments looked like. The rest of the book discusses the fate of the plaster casts, what we've learned about the residents of Pompeii, and the interesting stories found in the nearby town of Herculaneum. The book ends with the sorry state of current Pompeii excavation and a call for people to make note of the swift decomposition of what we've already found.
Knowing perfectly well that Pompeii alone does not a children's non-fiction text make, Deem's decision to talk about Herculaneum as well was an intelligent choice. Admittedly the book isn't subtitled, "Life and Death Around Mt. Vesuvius", but who cares? Herculaneum offers just as much useful information and rather exciting drama (provided, of course, by the skeletons) as the titular city itself. Most impressive though is Deem's writing. He never talks down to his audience, but at the same time he has an acute ear for timing. Some non-fiction books for kids are great but just go on and on and on. I loved "The Tarantula Scientist" by Sy Montgomery but it definitely could've stood "Body From the Ash"'s editor. No chapter in this book seems out of place or awry. It's a well-honed little series of images and words that will grip many an unsuspecting reader.
It seems to me that Deem must have carefully weighed just how grisly to get. For example, at one point we see a cast of a teenage girl taken from Oplontis, an area outside of Pompeii. The girl was made by pouring wax rather than plaster into the cavity. From that they made a mold and a final plaster casting. On the plus side, the technique is the most lifelike view of a victim of Vesuvius yet. On the down side, it's incredibly disturbing. According the photo credits hidden on the publication page, Deem took this picture himself as authorized by the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Environment. He must have taken very great care to give viewers a clear enough look of the body to let them know how gruesome and realistic it was. At the same time, he's far enough away and at an awkward enough an angle that child readers, for all they want to be, won't be too grossed out. By and large, the book is all about dying people, so there's not a whole heckuva lot you can do about that. Fortunately, each shot is tastefully presented while remaining exploitative enough for youthful palates.
And talk about stunning images. Some non-fiction texts skimp on the images. Deem went so far as to personally visit Pompeii himself and get permission to photograph buildings closed to the general public. He even got his hands on the Pompeii photography archive, thereby getting some pretty keen shots of early archaeological excavations and artifacts. Some are in color (as with the incredibly impressive image of the Herculaneum Ring Lady) and some in black and white but every single one is gripping. If you didn't want to go to Pompeii before reading this book, you may now simply from looking at the images.
But don't ask me. Hand this book to a kid assigned a non-fiction book for a school book report. Slyly slip it to the child looking for mummy books and who hasn't had their fill. Pompeii has many charms, but its greatest may be how kid friendly it is. Some parents may shy away from having their children deal with a subject so gruesome, but for all those budding forensic scientists out there, few books will satiate them quite as well as "Bodies From the Ash". Lively lovely work.
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- Inadequate subject coverage
- Mediocraty at it's finest
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Schaum's Outline Of Statics and Mechanics of Materials
William Nash
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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800 Solved Problems In Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Vol. I: Statics
ASIN: 0070458960 |
Book Description
If you want top grades and excellent understanding of the statics and mechanics of materials, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have! It takes you step-by-step through the subject and gives you accompanying related problems with fully worked solutions. You also get hundreds of additional problems to solve on your own, working at your own speed. (Answers at the back show you how you’re doing.) Famous for their clarity, wealth of illustrations and examples, and lack of dreary minutiae, Schaum’s Outlines have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide—and this guide will show you why!
Customer Reviews:
Inadequate subject coverage.......2007-01-19
I picked up this book to review statics and mechanics of materials and found it missing much fundamental information on the subject. No mention was made of the concept of Mohr's Circle which is useful in visualizing computation of combined stress states. The solved problems tend to be inadequate in explaining the subject. It was helpful however to have statics and mechanics of materials in a single text (a bargain buy!). Pick another text to either learn or review this subject.
Mediocraty at it's finest.......2005-02-09
The book isn't overall bad, but the explanations assume a strong comprehension of the subject. As for statics and mechanics, it is merely a few select cases, and fails to actually help. Several vital steps are omitted outright, so you'd be better off skipping this book, and searching for a question and answer bank.
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SEALS+PLUS: Self-Esteem and Life Skills - reproducible activity-based handouts created for teachers and counselors
Kathy L Korb-Khalsa ,
Stacey D. Azok ,
Amy L Leutenberg Brodsky ,
Stacy D. Azok , and
Amy Leutenberg
Manufacturer: Wellness Reproductions and Publishing, Inc.
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104 Activities That Build: Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, Coping Skills
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision)
ASIN: 0962202231 |
Book Description
Created for teachers and counselors addressing mental wellness and life-skills education, this reproducible activity book will save you time and money by reducing preparation time. Covering a wide variety of topics for youth aged 12-18 (e.g. anger management, coping skills, self-esteem, stress management, values clarification) you will use this activity book as a primary focus for individual sessions and groups. Two suggested activities are included for each handout. The engaging, age-appropriate graphics and illustrations provide an important visual aid in one-to-one sessions or groups. These high-quality books with heavy paper stock will last and last. One of a three volume series.
Topics Covered:
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· Risk Taking
· Self-Esteem
· Stress Management
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· Time Management
· Values Clarification
PLUS 15-PAGE FACILITATOR'S
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Jason Moss was a very strange boy: an overachiever, always looking for some challenge, some new way to excel. In his studies, in sports, and, for some reason that he can never explain comprehensibly, seducing serial killers into telling him their secrets. His first "project" was John Wayne Gacy. Moss sent carefully crafted letters to Gacy in which he portrayed himself as a young, naive, insecure gay man who could be easily manipulated. Gacy was suspicious and put Moss through harrowing emotional tests before surrendering his trust, but Moss came out ahead. Gacy fell head over heels for Moss, replying with graphic and disturbing letters instructing him to commit depraved acts for Gacy's vicarious thrills. Moss led him on, convincing Gacy that he was doing these things, but somehow this victory wasn't sufficient. So he extended his efforts to include other jailed killers. Although he experienced some success, amassing a disturbing collection of documents--including detailed sexual prose from Jeffrey Dahmer, disjointed ramblings from Charles Manson, and awkward, violent illustrations from "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez--his closest relationship was always with Gacy, whom he eventually visited in prison, where even the unflappable Moss learned fear.
The Last Victim challenges the reader to understand not only the twisted psychology of serial killers who kill for pleasure but why and how a young, seemingly bright and healthy young man such as Jason Moss could create such elaborate schemes to ingratiate himself with them. Moss puts his own safety and well-being on the line time and time again, simply to gain these men's trust, to coerce from them some understanding of what makes them do the things they do. And the book gives readers the opportunity to gain this insight without providing serial killers their home addresses--not a bad deal, overall. --Lisa Higgins
Book Description
Jason Moss was a very strange boy: an overachiever, always looking for some challenge, some new way to excel. In his studies, in sports, and, for some reason that he can never explain comprehensibly, seducing serial killers into telling him their secrets. His first "project" was John Wayne Gacy. Moss sent carefully crafted letters to Gacy in which he portrayed himself as a young, naive, insecure gay man who could be easily manipulated. Gacy was suspicious and put Moss through harrowing emotional tests before surrendering his trust, but Moss came out ahead. Gacy fell head over heels for Moss, replying with graphic and disturbing letters instructing him to commit depraved acts for Gacy's vicarious thrills. Moss led him on, convincing Gacy that he was doing these things, but somehow this victory wasn't sufficient. So he extended his efforts to include other jailed killers. Although he experienced some success, amassing a disturbing collection of documents--including detailed sexual prose from Jeffrey Dahmer, disjointed ramblings from Charles Manson, and awkward, violent illustrations from "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez--his closest relationship was always with Gacy, whom he eventually visited in prison, where even the unflappable Moss learned fear. The Last Victim challenges the reader to understand not only the twisted psychology of serial killers who kill for pleasure but why and how a young, seemingly bright and healthy young man such as Jason Moss could create such elaborate schemes to ingratiate himself with them. Moss puts his own safety and well-being on the line time and time again, simply to gain these men's trust, to coerce from them some understanding of what makes them do the things they do. And the book gives readers the opportunity to gain this insight without providing serial killers their home addresses--not a bad deal, overall. --Lisa Higgins
Customer Reviews:
Mediocre - At Best.......2007-05-06
This book is certainly not the worst True Crime book I have ever read. However, it presents with some obvious problems. It is NOT a journey into the mind of serial killer as much as a journey into the mind of the author. Much of the book is about the author himself and his own thoughts. While the book is organized and understandable, the style of writing is rather juvenile and lacking in depth. That said, the prison visits Mr. Moss had with Gacy were interesting and somewhat frightening; it is difficult to believe that prison guards were willing to leave the author alone with Gacy for periods of time long enough to constitue danger for the author. However, this is what happened. The last scheduled visit with Gacy truly scared the author and he never returned.
I knew the author of this book, having met him when he applied to be a Big Brother in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a True Crime fan, I did not find his interest in serial killers disturbing or exceptional. However, it is a bit odd that he found it necessary to correspond with so many of the high profile serial killers. During a routine "home visit" to his apartment as part of the Big Brother screening and application process, Mr. Moss showed me his album of response letters from many other serial killers, includig Charles Manson and Richard Ramirez. (I enjoy True Crime, but this was a bit too close for comfort for me.) If my recollections are correct, he did serve as a good Big Brother to a little boy who needed a male mentor. He did not present as narcissistic... although the tone of his book is self aggrandizing. However, perhaps Mr. Moss was less stable than he appeared at times. Another reviewer states the author took his own life. Somehow, this does not completely surprise me.
Terrible Book!.......2007-04-21
The author apparently had alot of spare time to mess with serial killers. All poor Jeff Dahmer needed was to be loved.
Too bad John Wayne Gacy didn't make soup out of the author.
The worst of all the books on serial killers I've read.
I wanted to use no stars, but, I had to choose one :(
Simply Awful.......2006-10-24
Don't waste your time. This book is more about Jason Moss and his egomania then it is about serial killers. It did not offer any new insight or information at all.
The Last Victim Revisited.......2006-07-17
I read this book when it was originally published. I knew the author and his family quite well so my mind was probably more receptive to it being a "great" book. Alas, upon re-reading it, I realize that it is not a "great" book at all but a fairly mediocre one. It is obviously written by a "first time" author and has an almost child-like narrative form. To give credit where it is due, however, it is nonetheless, disturbing and the guy had guts. I am sad to report that the author took his own life in early June of this year. That is the reason that I decided to read this book again to see if I could find any insight into why he would do this tragic thing...I think I did.
A HUGE disapointment.......2005-09-26
This book and the person who wrote it. Ok so he crossed the line of writting and face-to-face with some of life's most horrible people. But that was about the excitment end for me. Not only does he like himself alot by doing this book the way he did, it is porely written and has nothing to do with real investigative journalism. sorry I spent money for the book and contacting him.
Book Description
Life Skills is a practical resource that gives teachers 225 ready-to-use worksheets that cover a wide variety of key life skills. The book addresses topics such as drug and alcohol use, sex, relationships, stress, food-related issues, and self-esteem.
Life Skills is an easy-to-use, time-saving book that is designed for grades 6-12 and helpful for both new and seasoned teachers. For quick access and easy use, the worksheets are organized into eight sections and are printed in a large 8 1/2” x 11” format that folds flat for photocopying. Here’s an overview of what you’ll find in each section:
Drugs, Alcohol, and Smoking: Trends in smoking, second-hand smoke, reasons why people smoke and ways to help people quit, facts about drug use, the classification of different drugs, alcoholism, fetal alcohol syndrome, as well as drinking and driving.
Sex and Sex-Related Issues: Male and female sex organs, why people have sex, facts and myths, birth control, options after getting pregnant, sexually transmitted diseases, homosexuality, infertility options, sexual harassment, and date rape.
Love, Relationships, Marriage, and Family: The role of friends in our lives, negative aspects of cliques, dating and love, love and infatuation, qualities in an ideal mate, problems in marriage, why marriages end, family life cycles, and nontraditional families.
Life Skills: High and low self-esteem, long and short range goals, learning assertive behavior, dealing with difficult people, conflict resolution, what makes a good leader, effective communication and time management skills, and problems with violence.
Stress: What makes you stressed?, reactions to stress, coping with stress, suicide, death, and dying.
Food and Food Related Issues: Improving eating habits, the food pyramid, information about calories, water, vitamins, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fat, additives, and eating disorders.
Know Your Body and Body Image: Body image and type, the functions of differnet organs, body parts, body systems and terminology, viruses and bacteria, basic first aid, diagnosing and solving emergency problems, fitness habits, and four components of fitness.
Self Esteem and Knowing Yourself: Favorite things, handwriting, personality type, birth order, highs and lows, and five senses.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Worksheets!.......2005-09-22
This book is a must have for all secondary health teachers. I have used it already quite extensively this year, and I am 1 month in!! If I am looking for a worksheet to cover the topic I am working on, I go to the book and so far all worksheet have been there plus some! It covers an extensive array topics of ready to use worksheets that are wonderfully put together. Kudos to the author!
Book Description
The original book about Reiki -- a practical students' workbook and essential reference manual for all Reiki practitioners, and acclaimed teaching aide for Reiki Masters of the Usui Shiko Ryoho system of healing. The only Reiki manual reviewed and approved by Virginia Samdahl, the first Occidental to attain Reiki Mastership. Jam-packed with invaluable information about Reiki, and renown for its extensive section devoted to Reiki therapy of animals. (NOTE: each copy via AMAZON.COM will be personally signed by the authors.)
Customer Reviews:
Reiki Handbook 101.......2007-09-20
Excellent basics for anyone wanting use Reiki either on themselves or others. Good hand positions and general tips for the new practitioner or review for those in practice.
A founation book for all the falsehoods of Reiki.......2007-04-26
This book starts with misconceptions and lies about Usui Mikao and goes downhill from there. It has managed to sift through all facts on Reiki leaving behind the legends, myths and lies of both Usui Sensai and the schools that followed from his teachings. It is beyond comprehension that this fabrication is still available. The Reiki truth is free, not buried under extortional fees. Read Diane Stein and learn the truth Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing Art
I use this handbook when I teach Reiki........2005-08-08
I am a Reiki Master, and use this handbook for the first level Reiki class. The basic hand positions are shown, and there is room for notes on variations of hand positions that are passed from Master to Master in my line. The visual learner doesn't have to use just the notes given in class to remember the hand positions, but has a permanent source. Excellent visual aide.
Basic Reiki & Lots of Misinfo.......2002-08-18
This book presents itself as a Reiki I manual, and uses a lot of space to show hand positions and leaves spaces for notes and journaling. It devotes a lot of space to Reiki for animals and provides some simplistic information about healing diets and dishes for humans and animals. It tells the Reiki history that has been shown to be mythology, and generally presents only basic and incomplete information. I guess only a Reiki I would be likely to accept this book as authoritative. There are now many other more useful books about Reiki, and if you want to take notes during your practice just buy a cheap pad or book of paper.
Not the definitive book on animal nutrition!.......2002-03-11
I don't know Reiki well enough yet to judge what this book says about it, but I do know a lot about dog and cat care and nutrition, and I can tell you that the optimum diet for pets is NOT Hill's Prescription Diet foods. Nor do I think that antibiotics are safe. If you want natural care for your pets, read "Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats", or "The New Natural Cat" by Anitra Frazier.
I also found the tone of the book rather condescending at times. Chapter one in particular reminds me of a story being told to a bunch of children.
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- Book order for Body of Evidence of series
- Happy Halloween, Jenna Blake!
- so it's the end! SPOILER ALERT : )
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Throat Culture (Body of Evidence)
Christopher Golden , and
Rick Hautala
Manufacturer: Simon Pulse
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"Shayna tried to speak, but her throat was closed off. Her breath came in short, sharp gasps....Frank cradled her head in his lap, frantic as he looked up at the crowd. 'Is there an ambulance on the way?' "
Wedding bells are ringing for Jenna Blake's dad, and she couldn't be happier for him. His new wife, Shayna, is just the greatest. And their wedding luncheon is perfect -- until the food arrives. When guests start experiencing unusual symptoms, Jenna knows something is terribly wrong. Then all too quickly, Shayna winds up paralyzed.
But Shayna's not the only victim. The mysterious illness begins to sweep Jenna's college campus, leaving two students dead. Doctors suspect that this is no ordinary virus. Highly unusual and destructive, it could only be the work of human hands.
While the Center for Disease Control is blanketing the campus, Jenna and the rest of the medical examiner's team scramble to put the pieces together. But the longer it takes to solve the puzzle, the more critical the situation becomes....
Because this virus is deadly -- and very contagious.
Customer Reviews:
Book order for Body of Evidence of series.......2005-07-04
I've been unable to find the books of this series in order, so I thought I'd provide them here, with the tenth, and apparently last, in the series.
Needless to say, I've enjoyed them all very much. I'm *much* older than the recommended age group for these, but then I like the Paddington books too!
1. Body Bags (May 1999)
2. Thief of Hearts (August 1999)
3. Soul Survivor (November 1999)
4. Meets the Eye (February 2000)
5. Head Games (June 2000)
6. Skin Deep (October 2000)
7. Burning Bones (February 2001)
8. Brain Trust (July 2001)
9. Last Breath (October 2004)
10. Throat Culture (April 2005)
Happy Halloween, Jenna Blake!.......2005-06-11
Nineteen-year-old Jenna Blake has been through enough drama in the past year since she started her freshman year at Somerset University, so making it to her sophomore year is definitely a blessing. Jenna's father is happier than ever, for he has finally married Shayna, a wonderful Professor who works alongside her father at the University, just in a separate field. Unfortunately, just as the happy couple is about to ride off into the sunset, they are surprised with a fabulous wedding luncheon, that carries a great deal of baggage along with it. Suddenly guests at the luncheon begin experiencing very peculiar symptoms, and a Dean ends up dead. As if that weren't bad enough, Shayna ends up paralyzed - unable to move, speak, or even open her eyes. But those attending the wedding luncheon aren't the only ones who have fallen victim to the mysterious illness. In fact, there are plenty more. Suddenly the virus is attacking various students at Somerset, and employees of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are sweeping the campus. Now the only thing left for Jenna and the rest of the ME's team is to put the pieces together and figure out what is truly going on.
I adore the BODY OF EVIDENCE series, and love to read about Jenna's adventures. THROAT CULTURE hits a very strong point with me since many people are currently worried about biological warfare, and that's exactly what this book discusses throughout it's many chapters. Jenna, as you can always expect, is her normal Nancy Drew self, getting herself into trouble everywhere she goes. Die-hard fans will be excited to see the relationship between Danny Mariano and Jenna - that has kept us on the edge of our seats for years - take a new turn. One that is surprising and exciting at the same time. A must read book for anyone who has followed the series since book one.
Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper
so it's the end! SPOILER ALERT : ).......2005-04-11
One of the things I love about this series is that the authors stay true to the characters and to reality. Bad things happen. Melody dies. Damon cheats. Danny gets suspended. Not everything is fixeable in Jenna's world. And while, for the last book, a part of me might have wished for a Hallmark happy ending, I discovered it's more satisfying this way. Something in your brain says, 'yes, this is right. If everything had worked out it would have been a lie.' In Jenna's world, happy endings are bittersweet. Sure, she catches the bad guy, but not before he kills his wife. And Shayna recovers but others don't. And Danny and Jenna have feelings for each other, but Danny's been fired for killing Yurkich, and he's leaving.
That was the big kicker. Danny's leaving. And yet, every fan of the series knew things couldn't work out in the end. It was Buffy and Angel all over again. It was Ryan and Marissa. It was doomed. That was what made it so good.
And that's why I'm badgering Simon and Schuster for more books. The authors have fulfilled their contract with S&S and have not been offered another one. So I'm going to write and e-mail Simon Pulse until I get a reply. Join me!
Snail Mail
Simon Pulse, an imprint of Simon and Schuster
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New York, NY, 10020
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consumer.customerservice@simonandschuster.com
Together we can bring Jenna back to life! It worked for Cagney and Lacey.
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The body has become an increasingly significant concept over recent years and this reader offers a stimulating overview of the main topics, perspectives and theories which surround the issue. This broad consideration of the body presents an engagement with a range of social concerns, from the processes of racialization to the vagaries of fashion and performance art, enacted as surgery on the body. Individual sections cover issues such as:
* the body and social (dis)order
* bodies and identities
* bodily norms
* bodies in health and dis-ease
* bodies and technologies.
Containing an extensive critical introduction, as well as a series of introductions summarizing each section, this reader offers students a practical guide and a thorough grounding in the fascinating topic of the body.
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