Thousands of Africans head to China each year to buy cell phones, auto parts, and other products that they will import to their home countries through a clandestine global back channel. Hundreds of Paraguayan merchants smuggle computers, electronics, and clothing across the border to Brazil. Scores of laid-off San Franciscans, working without any licenses, use Twitter to sell home-cooked foods. Dozens of major multinationals sell products through unregistered kiosks and street vendors around the world. When we think of the informal economy, we tend to think of crime: prostitution, gun running, drug trafficking. Stealth of Nations opens up this underground realm, showing how the worldwide informal economy deals mostly in legal products and is, in fact, a ten-trillion-dollar industry, making it the second-largest economy in the world, after that of the United States. Having penetrated this closed world and persuaded its inhabitants to open up to him, Robert Neuwirth makes clear that this informal method of transaction dates back as far as humans have existed and traded, that it provides essential services and crucial employment that fill the gaps in formal systems, and that this unregulated market works smoothly and effectively, with its own codes and unwritten rules. Combining a vivid travelogue with a firm grasp on global economic strategy-along with a healthy dose of irreverence and skepticism toward conventional perceptions-Neuwirth gives us an eye-opening account of a world that is always operating around us, hidden in plain sight. From the Hardcover edition.

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Keep your lawn and eat it too - Foodscaping will show you how to grow food without giving up your view. Foodscaping is what it sounds like - a combination of landscaping and food. This gardening resource is chock-full of real-world examples, photos, and advice so that even an "average Joe" homeowner and gardener can grow food without sacrificing either their lawn or their home's appearance to do so. While "edible" and "ornamental" aren't always synonymous, they can be combined, with the right plants, placement, and advice from author and edible gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi. Charlie's ideas allow you to add food plants wherever you like. Incorporating food-bearing plants as hedgerows and barriers or in small spaces, containers, window boxes and many more ideas allow you to expand the types of plants you can use and even extend your growing season! For example, bluberry bushes provide not just fruit, but also wonderful fall color. Arbors and pergolas are perfect supports for edible plants and even simplify harvest. Squash and cabbage have attractive, interesting leaf textures, so they can be a part of the ornamental garden. Foodscaping also goes beyond mere plant selection. The basics of gardening, planting, pruning, dealing with pests, watering, feeding, and harvesting are all covered in detail, ensuring your success in creating a beautiful, edible landscape for your home.

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Volume 2- A Pig Who Cooks! 2,890 words, is the tale of a young girl who is thrilled to meet a new friend who teaches her how to cook. When Dayana goes to town with her mother, MiMi, she is introduced to a new friend, Piggy. He creates a fun technique with a sing-along rhyme as he teaches her how to bake tasty desserts This is an interesting story of a child being enlightened by a whimsical friendly pig. Imagination Station (children's series) is written entirely from the viewpoint of children and animal protagonist's, and gives a first person account with fun dialogue, morals and unique imaginations. The characters are funny and interesting. The setting suits each theme for the stories. Book 1 (On Candy Skates)- The tale of a young girl, Anslee, looking for a fun place to go with her pet pig and llama without getting into trouble. Book 2 (A Pig Who Cooks!)- The tale of a young girl, Dayana and her mama, Mimi that makes friends with a pig who cooks at a cafe. Book 3 (Tagger Dancers)- The story of tigers that showcase dancing skills with tap, ballet, hip-hop and disco. Book 4 (Cha Wang Wangs)- The tale of puppy train conductors that takes children on fantasy rides. Book 5 (Turtle with A Top Hat)- The tale of a turtle traveling through the desert to reach an oasis. He never gives up. Book 6 (The Wise Frog In A Hat)- The story of a smart frog who lives in a sun-hat and does acrobats. She gives guidance. Book 7 (Giraffe on Stilts)- The tale of a giraffe that have bad dreams of being the size of a dog. He deals with emotions. Book 8 (Carly Fox Investigation)- The story of a female fox investigating and teaching children about nature. Book 9 (Buddy Behavior Beaver)- The tale of a beaver that chooses sides between healthy nutritious meals and junk food. Book 10 (Waddle Toddle Tambourine)- The story of a penguin that plays the tambourines. Music is her way to survive. Story Outline- 2,890-words Chapter 1- Dayana goes to town with her mother, becoming friends with a pig who cooks. Chapter 2

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Full of Empty is a young adult novel mixing up family, friendship and humor with food as the main ingredient. The story opens with Lani and Sister's mother found passed out on the kitchen floor in a puddle of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Not sure if she is dead or alive, they call for help and hope their mother doesn't share the same fate as Mr. Finkbiner who recently died of a heart attack. Meanwhile, with the help of their friends at Washington Middle School, the two girls set out to fight the Parent Association's new policy to ban all processed foods and sugar from the school cafeteria. Dealing with their crisis at home and the battle at school, Lani and Sister come up with creative solutions to their complicated problems.

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The Dalai LamaDeepak ChopraWayne W. DyerThe KarmapaSri Sri Ravi ShankarThe Kenting Tai SitupaRohini SinghRobert HoldenKhushwant SinghShobhaa DéEdited by Ashok Chopra Our happiness, as also our unhappiness, comes from own volition and reactions constantly liking this, disliking that; wanting this, not wanting that without realizing that our reactions are impermanent, transitory phenomena. If youve ever been in the pursuit of happiness, or want to know more about that elusive and mysterious state of being, heres the perfect book. With writing from some of the greatest spiritual thinkers in our country, Golden Cloud, Silver Lining is full of wisdom, insight and gentle guidance to those seeking a life of happiness but who simply dont know where to look for it. Stalwarts such as The Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, The Karmapa, The Kenting Tai Situpa, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Robert Holden, Rohini Singh, Khushwant Singh and Shobhaa Dé reveal their personal thoughts and unique views on the secret to true happiness, and in turn, a long and peaceful life. Whether it be dealing with stress and environmental factors or relationships and emotions we cant seem to control, there is a simple, spiritual truth from a master to help you see the light. Is happiness something we even need to seek? Will it elude us the more we chase its golden glow? Beautifully written and curated, this collection of essays from some exceptional thinkers is great food for thought and a definite pointer in the right direction to a more fulfilled, happy and present way of being.

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Do you really think you are getting a good deal when given that free mobile phone for switching service providers, if a multinational retailer undercuts its competitors or by the fact that food is relatively cheaper today in many countries than ever before? Think again! As Michael Carolan clearly shows in this compelling book, cheapness is an illusion. The real cost of low prices is alarmingly high. It is shown for example that citizens are frequently subsidising low prices through welfare support to poorly-paid workers in their own country, or relying on the exploitation of workers in poor countries for cheap goods. Environmental pollution may not be costed into goods and services, but is paid for indirectly by people living away from its source or by future generations. Even with private cars, when the total costs of this form of mobility are tallied it proves to be an astronomically expensive model of transportation. All of these costs need to be accounted for. The author captures these issues by the concept of "cheaponomics". The key point is that costs and risks are socialised: we all pay for cheapness, but not at the point of purchase. Drawing on a wide range of examples and issues from over-consumption and waste to over-work, unemployment, inequality, and the depersonalising of communities, it is convincingly shown that cheapness can no longer be seen as such a bargain. Instead we need to refocus for a better sense of well-being, social justice and a balanced approach to prosperity.

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The book will cover the most important zoonoses with a public health impact and debate actual developments in this field from a One Health perspective. The outline of the book follows a "setting" approach, i.e. special settings of zoonoses with a public health aspect, rather than presenting a simple textbook of an encyclopedic character. Main chapters will deal with zoonoses in the food chain including a special focus on the emerging issue of antibiotic resistance, with zoonoses in domestic and pet animals, in wildlife animal species (including bats as an important infectious agent multiplier), influenza and tuberculosis as most prominent zoonoses, and zoonotic pathogens as bioterroristic agents. Special interest chapters debate non-resolved and currently hotly debated zoonoses ( e.g.M. Crohn/paratuberculosis, chronic botulism) as well as the economic and ecological aspects of zoonoses.

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Good Decisions. Most of the Time is not just another diet or nutrition book. It's an adventure into the foundations of nutrition and the inner workings of your body, where even the smallest change can bring about a dramatic shift in how you look and feel. If you have a vision of your best self, but have not been able to turn that vision into a reality, this book will give you the tools and information you need to achieve that vision. From the psychology of food to nutritional nuggets, Good Decisions will guide you down your own hallway of life, increase your ability to self-govern effectively around food, and teach you how to be in tune with your body and what it needs. The health of your body reflects the health of your mind and spirit, so isn't it time to make a change? Isn't it time to shine as you gain strength and confidence in your ability to make Good DecisionsMost of the Time What You Will Learn: The foundations of nutrition How to deal with powerful emotions and food cravings Which foods increase mental clarity and which foods dull the mind How to eat to increase energy and vitality Which foods pack on the weight and which ones help you shed it Which foods decrease sex drive and which foods support it How hormonal imbalances affect sleep, energy, and mood, and how you can USE food to bring hormones back into balance. And much, much more! Good Decisions will take you on a five-step foundational journey through the art and science of nutrition where you will learn:1. BLOOD SUGAR REGULATION AND THE NO-SUGAR CHALLENGE. Before you can lose weight, regain mental clarity, or increase energy, you must bring blood sugar irregularities back into balance. 2. DIGESTIVE HEALTH. You could eat the healthiest diet on the planet, but if you are not digesting your food and absorbing nutrients, it will do you no good. 3. MINERAL BALANCE. If your minerals are not balanced, your body may steal precious minerals from your bones. Ensuring adequate intake and.

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The 'credit crunch' is something that is affecting us all. Written by the renowned experts of CashQuestions.com and with a foreword by the Director-General of the Building Societies Association, this indispensable new guide shows you over 100 ways to help ease the strain during these troubled times with top tips and advice on getting the best deals in personal finance (mortgages, credit cards etc); ways to cut down your spending; how to reduce your outlay on food; budget cleaning tips and household maintenance; cutting the cost of transport while still managing a holiday; saving money on sport and leisure without neglecting your health; and how to make sure friends and family still get their birthday presents without it breaking the bank.

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1. The Characteristics of a Border Collie Puppy or Dog 2. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Border Collie Puppy 3. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 4. How to Crate Train Your Border Collie 5. When Your Border Collie Makes Potty Mistakes 6. How to Teach your Border Collie to Fetch 7. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Border Collie 8. When Your Border Collie Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 9. When Your Border Collie Is Afraid of Loud Noises 10. How to Stop Your Border Collie From Jumping Up On People 11. How to Build A Whelping Box for a Border Collie or Any Other Breed of Dog 12. How to Teach Your Border Collie to Sit 13. Why Your Border Collie Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 14. How to Stop Your Border Collie From Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 15. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Border Collie Puppy 16. How to Socialize Your Border Collie Puppy 17. How to Stop Your Border Collie Dog From Excessive Barking 18. When Your Border Collie Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 19. What you Should Know about Fleas and Ticks 20. How to Stop Your Border Collie Puppy or Dog From Biting 21. What to Expect Before and During your Dog Having Puppies 22. What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You 23. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly Without Surgery 24. How to Clean Your Border Collies Ears Correctly 25. How to Stop Your Border Collie From Eating Their Own Stools 26. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 27. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 28. How to Make Sure Your Dog is Eating A Healthy Amount of Food 29. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Border Collie 30. How to Clean and Groom your Border Collie 31. How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails Properly 32. The 5 Different Kinds of Worms that can Harm your Dog 33. How to Deworm your Border Collie for Good Health.

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The English language has many ways of describing a small amount or a small number. For example, you can talk about 'a drop of' a liquid, 'a touch of' a feeling, 'a morsel of' food and 'a handful of' people. This book covers 39 of those phrases and explains them in separate units. Each unit begins with a short passage, illustrated by four cartoons, containing one or more examples of the phrase in context. This is followed by a brief explanation and further contextual examples. The explanation draws attention to similarities and (often subtle) differences in meaning and usage. The units deal with a range of phrases, from very common ones (such as 'bit' and 'piece') and ones that are less frequently encountered, such as 'iota' and 'modicum'. The inclusion of the latter will help learners to expand their vocabulary, providing them with more interesting synonyms for everyday words.

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Whether you're a beginner when it comes to entertaining guests, or an old hand, you'll find inspiration in Be My Guest. Fay Lewis provides all the décor element ideas, menu planning, and general advice you will need to ensure a successful occasion. Best of all, your guests will leave with nothing but admiration for your professional and stylish hosting skills. Each chapter deals with a different type of event, from brunches, through tea parties, family get-togethers and glamorous cocktail parties, to grand dinners. Recipes are included for all the menus provided and have been triple-tested in accordance with Fay's high standards. There are general hints and tips on entertaining, including table settings, food and wine pairing, linen, flower arrangements and the correct glass- and dinnerware. Lavishly illustrated with sumptuous food and table photography, Be My Guest is your indispensable guide to entertaining.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is treatable! This book reveals how you can finally take control of your life and live how you want to live. Are you are sick and tired of how PCOS has affected your overall quality of life If you are plagued by symptoms such as acne, oily skin, menstrual issues, hair loss, hair growth, mood swings, depression, weight gain, high blood pressure, breathing problems, infertility, loss of sexual satisfaction, sense of well-being and more then reading this book will be an important step to your recovery. You will use this PCOS book as a guide to help you work through the physical and emotional changes that come with this disorder.5 Chapters, 5 Experts and a Ton of Guidance and Advice⁢Do you wish you knew how to stop, prevent or just work through some of the symptoms mentioned above This guide is a combination of helpful advice from 5 experts in their field who offer their years of experience to create cutting-edge practical advice for beating PCOS to help women of all ages. Below are just a few things you can discover inside this book:* The right types of foods to eat in order to help manage your day. You will discover how to maintain or even lose weight by following the nutritional advice in the chapters* The best ways to boost fertility. You will discover new ways of working through any infertility issues* How to work through negative feelings and avoid depression. Techniques you can use to get through any feelings of despair or negativity leading to a happier life* How to lose weight easily. Yes, there are better ways of losing weight. You will read exactly what they are in this book* Discover the best exercises to help decrease PCOS symptoms and cardiac risk factors. Learn how to use your time more efficiently by focusing on the workouts that will benefit you best* Ways to deal with unwanted hair. Chapter 5 of the book goes into detail of what you can do to treat hair growth. Don't let Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome run your life! You can

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Don Hedger had lived for four years on the top floor of an old house on the south side of Washington Square, and nobody had ever disturbed him. He occupied one big room with no outside exposure except on the north, where he had built in a many-paned studio window that looked upon a court and upon the roofs and walls of other buildings. His room was very cheerless, since he never got a ray of direct sunlight; the south corners were always in shadow. In one of the corners was a clothes closet, built against the partition, in another a wide divan, serving as a seat by day and a bed by night. In the front corner, the one farther from the window, was a sink, and a table with two gas burners where he sometimes cooked his food. There, too, in the perpetual dusk, was the dog's bed, and often a bone or two for his comfort. The dog was a Boston bull terrier, and Hedger explained his surly disposition by the fact that he had been bred to the point where it told on his nerves. His name was Caesar III, and he had taken prizes at very exclusive dog shows. When he and his master went out to prowl about University Place or to promenade along West Street, Caesar III was invariably fresh and shining. His pink skin showed through his mottled coat, which glistened as if it had just been rubbed with olive oil, and he wore a brass-studded collar, bought at the smartest saddler's. Hedger, as often as not, was hunched up in an old striped blanket coat, with a shapeless felt hat pulled over his bushy hair, wearing black shoes that had become grey, or brown ones that had become black, and he never put on gloves unless the day was biting cold. Early in May, Hedger learned that he was to have a new neighbour in the rear apartment-two rooms, one large and one small, that faced the west. His studio was shut off from the larger of these rooms by double doors, which, though they were fairly tight, left him a good deal at the mercy of the occupant. The rooms had been leased, long before he

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Dealing with the basics, theory and applications of dynamic pulsed-field-gradient NMR NMR (PFG NMR), this book describes the essential theory behind diffusion in heterogeneous media that can be combined with NMR measurements to extract important information of the system being investigated. This information could be the surface to volume ratio, droplet size distribution in emulsions, brine profiles, fat content in food stuff, permeability/connectivity in porous materials and medical applications currently being developed. Besides theory and applications it will provide the readers with background knowledge on the experimental set-ups, and most important, deal with the pitfalls that are numerously present in work with PFG-NMR. How to analyze the NMR data and some important basic knowledge on the hardware will be explained, too.

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This carefully crafted ebook: "Collected Novels, Short Stories, Essays and Articles" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946), known as H.G. Wells, was a prolific English writer in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, and social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, and Wells is called a father of science fiction. Table of Contents: H.G. Wells by J.D. BeresfordMr. Wells as Historian by Arnold Wycombe GommeMr. H.G. Wells and the Giants by G.K. ChestertonEssays and ArticlesNovels and Short Stories:A Modern UtopiaAnn VeronicaBealbyIn the Days of the CometJoan and PeterKippsLove and Mr. LewishamMarriageMr. Britling Sees It ThroughThe Chronic ArgonautsThe First Men in the MoonThe Food of the GodsThe History of Mr PollyThe Invisible ManThe Island of Dr MoreauThe New MachiavelliThe Passionate FriendsThe Prophetic TrilogyThe Research MagnificentThe Sea LadyThe Secret Places of the HeartThe Soul of a BishopThe Time MachineThe Undying FireThe War in the AirThe War of the WorldsThe Wheels of ChanceThe Wife of Sir Isaac HarmanThe Wonderful VisitThe World Set FreeTono-bungay When the Sleeper WakesCollections of Short StoriesShort Stories:A CatastropheA Deal in OstrichesA Dream of ArmageddonA Slip Under the MicroscopeA Story of the Days to ComeA Story of the Stone AgeA Tale of the Twentieth CenturyA Talk with GryllotalpaHow Gabriel Became ThompsonHow Pingwill Was RoutedIn the AbyssLe Mari TerribleLittle Mother Up the MorderbergMiss Winchelsea's HeartMr. Brisher's TreasureMr. Ledbetter's VacationMr. Marshall's DoppelgangerMr. Skelmersdale in FairylandMy First AeroplaneOur Little NeighbourPerfect Gentleman on WheelsPollock and the Porroh ManThe Empire of the AntsThe Flowering of the Strange OrchidThe Flying ManThe Grisly FolkThe Hammerpond Park BurglaryThe Inexperienced GhostThe Jilting of JaneThis carefull.

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In 1981, at the height of the Cold War, a single nuclear warhead sent America's technological capability back to the 18th century. Four years later, the shattered country is still struggling to put itself back together. Infrastructure has crumbled, the government is gone, and convicted criminals are hunted for food. James lives in a small, Midwestern town. By day, he tends his family's farm, trading the food they grow for other supplies. By night, he dreams of being a musician. But with his world destroyed, music remains a frivolous dream. That is, until he meets Flame. Convicted of drug dealing, Flame has become a part of the bi-annual Shoot to Kill hunting season. He has a dark past and people want him dead. Yet he has a strong determination to live and shares James' musical dream. James and Flame join forces, traveling first to New York and then to London, in spite of the numerous obstacles in their path and the shadow of death hanging over them. Will they be strong enough to escape it and find their dreams together?

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Butchering Small Game and Birds is essential reading for those who have embraced self-sufficiency, and who regard small game and birds, both domesticated and wild, as an essential part of their diet. The book covers rabbits, hare, quail, chicken and turkey as well as game birds and provides comprehensive guidance relating to all aspects of the craft of butchery. It begins with an in-depth examination of equipment and presents instructions on how to use and maintain knives correctly. This is followed by a careful consideration of how to humanely dispatch the animal or bird for butchering with speed and precision. The volume then studies in detail the butchery techniques and procedures including basic small game and bird anatomy, the importance of meat inspection and hygiene and dealing with aged birds and animals. Further sections cover techniques such as paunching, the removal of offal, extraction of shot, skinning, plucking, drawing and dressing birds, washing carcases, jointing rabbits and hares and trussing. The preservation of meat, preparing meat for the freezer and hanging and curing of skins is also covered following the philosophy that every part of an animal or bird that is usable should be used. This invaluable book presents a complete manual for anyone who wishes to become a humane and skilled home butcher, and is superbly illustrated with 164 colour step-by-step photographs.

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Perfect for young working couples and empty-nesters! This book offers familiar favorites and new dishes to tempt your taste buds … all specially developed to serve two, without dealing with leftovers for the next week. Each recipe is created to maximize ingredients and minimize spending, so you buy only what you need, and use all of what you bought. -Ideal for young couples who both work, as well as empty-nesters or a parent and child who are interested in great recipes -Each recipe includes an icon for quick reference to help you decide which dishes best fit the occasion, and features variations sure to please anyone's palate -Recipes are quick and easy, but do not rely on prepackaged foods -Includes recipes for small-batch baking

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Weight loss surgery is becoming more and more popular as a long-term solution for people to regain control of their bodies and their health. Once you make the decision to undergo surgery, it is up to you to ensure the best possible outcome. This will entail radical changes in both your lifestyle and eating habits. To reap the maximum benefits of your weight loss surgery, you must learn new methods for dealing with unhealthy attitudes about food. When used in conjunction with therapy, this workbook provides practical tools that have been scientifically tested and shown to help people successfully prepare for, and overcome the post-operative challenges of creating new and healthy eating and lifestyle habits. This treatment program does more than teach you how to guarantee yourself a successful recovery after surgery; it teaches you the skills to manage your health and weight for the rest of your life. This workbook includes user-friendly devices to help you learn these new skills, including food records and checklists, body image journals, weight graphs, problem-solving exercises, and interactive homework assignments. Written by professionals in the area of eating disorders and obesity, this book will help you take control of your health as you begin your new life after weight loss surgery. TreatmentsThatWorkTM represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions! DT All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research DT A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date DT Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available DT Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and wor.

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