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Spiritual Journaling is a definitive exploration of spiritual enlightenment that helps develop a renewed spiritual emphasis in one's life. Using techniques developed through decades of Spiritual Journ
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A comprehensive reference provides instructions for numerous scrapbooking techniques, from applying tints and using special-effects paper to working with accessories, in a guide that features 150 step
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Create whole meals using staples already on hand in the kitchen. Hobday offers tips for entertaining, shortcuts for favorite dishes, and a dazzling array of variations for when there's not enough time
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This is a book about how ecologists can integrate remote sensing and GIS in their daily work. It will allow ecologists to get started with the application of remote sensing and to understand its poten
This is a book about how ecologists can integrate remote sensing and GIS in their daily work. It will allow ecologists to get started with the application of remote sensing and to understand its poten
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