The Hand in the Glove


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Wealthy industrialist P. L. Storrs has never approved of lady detectives, and he normally would not have made an exception of Theodolina "Dol" Bonner. But faced with a very delicate problem and surprisingly impressed, he hires her instantly. It seems that Storrs’ bird-witted wife has fallen under the spell of a smooth-talking religious charlatan, and now Storrs wants Dol to get the goods on him. But when the gorgeous gumshoe arrives at Storrs’ picturesque country estate, Birchhaven, to meet the scoundrel, she finds more than she bargained for – namely, the corpse of her client and a garden party teeming with suspects!




Hand In Glove


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Tristram Abberley was an acclaimed English poet of the 1930s whose legendary reputation was sealed when he died fighting for the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War. Nearly fifty years later, his sister Beatrix is brutally murdered in her seaside cottage. Her family are stunned by the crime - especially Beatrix's niece, Charlotte Ladram. But Charlotte has little time to mourn her aunt as fifty years of secrets begin to unravel. Beatrix is the victim of a dark conspiracy, one that her loved ones are powerless to defeat. A harrowing quest for answers begins, one that uncovers a shocking tale of wartime greed and treachery, and a vendetta seemingly without end...




The Parable of the Hand and the Glove


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The Parable of the Hand and the Glove: A Spiritual Awakening is the story of a beautiful peaceful, forgiving, divine hand that had deep gratitude, love, and compassion for everyone. The hand was happy with others and circumstances just as they were. It had great energy, which it used to bless everyone while interacting enthusiastically with other hands without negative judgment. The hands communications were always uplifting. Then the hand noticed that the other hands had gloves on all of the time. When the hand was wearing a glove, no one ever saw what was happening inside the glove. It became increasingly difficult to distinguish between the hand and the glove. Soon, the hand forgot that all the gloves had hands inside, and it began thinking it was a glove. This hand could instantly put on a glove for just about any situation. The glove loved being right even more than it liked being at peace! It would do anything to get nicer possessions, greater security, higher status, and more attention. As a glove, the hand was certain that happiness was just around the next corner. But the glow from the attention and the new acquisition didnt last long at alland that was where the trouble began. If the definition of classic literature is gaining new benefit every time you re-read it, The Parable of The Hand and The Glove is destined to become a classic.




Glove Affairs


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In this heartwarming tribute, major leaguers from different eras--from Yogi Berra to Derek Jeter--fondly remember their first baseball gloves. Color photos throughout.




From Good Hands to Boxing Gloves


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It's the story the insurance industry doesn't want you to know. Now, for the first time, the story in the legal book From Good Hands to Boxing Gloves is available to the public. Find out for yourself why insurance companies are improperly denying claims, delaying them, and defending them at trial. The book takes you from the ideas which masterminded Enron, through their impact on the insurance industry, and the resulting claim denials in everything from minor auto accidents to Hurricane Katrina claims. Author David Berardinelli is the trial lawyer who diligently worked to become the first to obtain the "McKinsey Documents" unprotected. He discusses how these documents teach insurers to profit by denying policyholders "good hands" to treat them with "boxing gloves." Learn how Allstate has earned the highest profits in insurance company history during the years with our country's largest natural disasters.




Metaphorical Signs in Computed Tomography of Chest and Abdomen


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When analyzing the results of diagnostic imaging studies, the radiologist traditionally makes reference to particular features representative of normality or pathology. Most of these features are associated with images of the world around us. This pictorial issue contains nearly 400 illustrations and descriptions of more than 100 classic radiological signs of chest and abdominal diseases that are not named after authors but based on metaphors derived from contemplation of our environment. By correlating the results of computed tomography with these vivid descriptive images, readers will be able to memorize typical and often pathognomonic patterns of disease more quickly and more easily. This book will be of value for both radiology residents and more experienced radiologists.




Leather Work - Including Glove Making


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This classic guidebook is perfect for the leatherwork novice and enthusiast alike. Illustrated with useful diagrams, it introduces the craft of leatherworking, and instructs the reader in several methods such as appliqué, burning, patchwork, staining, and stitching, with a section dedicated to glove making. Contents include: Leather Crafting; LEATHERWORK introduction; Chapter 1 - tools and Their Uses; Chapter 2 - Modelling on Calf Skin; Chapter 3 - Staining on Calf or Cowhide; Chapter 4 - Practical instructions; GLOVE MAKING Chapter 1 - The Choice of Leathers; Chapter 2 - Patterns and How to Adapt Them; Chapter 3 - Making up; Chapter 4 – Fur-Backed Gloves. We are republishing this vintage work in a modern and affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction and high quality reproductions of the original illustrations.




The Testimony Glove


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A girl learns from her father how to express her own testimony. Based on a childhood experience of Susan L. Warner.




Rethinking Hand Safety


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Around the globe, hand injuries are the number one preventable industrial accident-in manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, you name it. But what actually works to protect workers' hands? What kind of training actually gets through? What causes a worker to act safely (or not) in the moment? Which stats are meaningful and which are useless? What i.




Sock and Glove


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'Sock and Glove' presents thirteen delightful softy projects that are quick to make - and certain to amuse and delight. Full of individuality and mischief, these stuffed creations are all pieced together from ordinary socks, gloves and mittens. Step-by-step illustrations and instructions make it easy to craft and dress a whole menagerie, including monkeys, elephants, piglets, bunnies, and even an insouciant fish.Endearing to adults and children alike, these whimsical creatures make perfect gifts and inspiring companions.