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This book is the first to balance an account of the traditional life and history of the Hmong as a global people, with a full account of their modern, urban lives.Culture and Customs of the Hmong takes a global approach to understanding the Hmong, a people who have lived in China for more than 4,000 years. It is the first book to combine an account of the traditional life and history of the Hmong with a full account of their modern, urban lifestyle, balanc...

Once in a generation, a person of extraordinary psychic powers comes along. Miracles and Other Realities tells the true story of Thomaz Green Morton, a gifted psychic from the Minas Gerais region of Brazil.Originally published in 1990 and now rereleased for a modern audience, Miracles and Other Realities recounts the fascinating story of Thomaz Green Morton and his powerful psychic abilities. This book will turn the heads of scientists, whose trad...

Cloud Networking: Understanding Cloud-Based Data Center Networks explains the evolution of established networking technologies into distributed, cloud-based networks. Starting with an overview of cloud technologies, the book explains how cloud data center networks leverage distributed systems for network virtualization, storage networking, and software-defined networking. The author offers insider perspective to key components that make a cloud network possible such as switch fabric techno...

This book documents and explains the remarkable decline in the American marriage rate that began about 1970. This decline has occurred in spite of the fact that married people are better off than unmarried people in many ways. Many other attempts to explain the “retreat from marriage” blame it on culture change involving a devaluation of marriage, and/or on ignorance of the benefits of marriage among the unmarried population. In turn, because unmarried adults and single-parent families are...

Join Birdy Palirdy's exciting journey! Experience laughs, friendship, and fun on a zany trip to welcome Daisy the puppy. Enjoy Birdy's entrepreneurial antics and silly games in this delightful tale.Road Trip is the highly anticipated sequel to That Bird. In this book, our beloved character, Birdy Palirdy, embarks on a new adventure full of humor and heart. With a collection of entertaining chapters, the story unfolds, revealing different facets of...

Join Birdy, the cheeky robin with a big attitude, on his hilarious adventures! Meet Karsyn, Bella Bass, and the Palirdy family. Learn about wildlife and conservation through laughter and fun!In That Bird, you'll be swept away on a whirlwind journey with Birdy Palirdy, a small robin with a giant personality. Birdy is no ordinary bird; he's convinced he can take on an eagle and win! His confidence and snappy wit make every page a delight to read.Bird...

2010 Book of the Year winner - Foreword Reviews magazineA tale of gripping psychological horror!When evil descends on a small West Virginia town, who will survive?Jonathan did not start out his life to become a rambler; it just worked out that way. William was a troubled youth with something to hide. Both were from Melas, a small town tucked away in the West Virginia hills - a town where disappearances are happening more an...

This comprehensive reference book on pleural diseases offers the latest insights into both basic and clinical science. Building on the highly respected previous editions, it features an expanded basic science section to deepen understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying pleural diseases. The clinical sections are presented in a consistent format, covering definitions, epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, investigations, treatment...

Contemporary members of Congress routinely use the media to advance their professional goals. Today, virtually every aspect of their professional legislative life unfolds in front of cameras and microphones and, increasingly, online. The Public Congress explores how the media moved from being a peripheral to a central force in U.S. congressional politics. The authors show that understanding why this happened allows us to see the constellation of forces that combined over the last ...

The author's Song & Story Journey has been presented in church venues across Iowa since 2011. The S&S Journey depicts his journey to Jesus Christ through personal stories and is evidenced by the influence of Christ in his song writing. His stories are real, emotional, and heart felt and his songs are uplifting, inspiring and entertaining. His testimony will touch the lives of all who will listen. Pastor Carol Myers, First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, Iowa, had this to say about G...

When God established His covenant with Israel, He gave them a calendar of observances and festivals to celebrate so they would always remember their historical journey, their salvation, and, most importantly, their God. Like the Jewish calendar, the Christian year continues the celebration of God's covenant by focusing on the life and ministry of Christ. Remembering and celebrating the events of this liturgical cycle allows us to recall the mysteries of redemption, sense the significance of s...

The Ivy is the quintessential London restaurant, where people go to see and be seen, encapsulating everything that’s glamorous and romantic about dining in the capital.The original Ivy was established in 1917 on the very site where it still stands, in the heart of London's Theatreland. The epitome of glamour, there can be few film stars, musicians, royals, writers, artists and raconteurs who have not passed through its hallowed front doors. There are now also nine ...