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First Strikes

As most homeowners know, sometimes disasters strike and there is little you can do to prevent it. The weather affects homes and other buildings in unexpected ways, and sometimes your house just has a malfunction that is unpredicted. Many of these circumstances can lead to dangerous and messy situations. In some cases, there is danger during the event and homeowners may have to sacrifice material things in order to save the lives of those living in the house. In other cases, things happen so quickly, there is little you can do to prevent a giant mess from occurring. If you are faced with an unexpected home emergency that leaves you with a clean up project bigger than most, take a deep breath and make sure you understand what you are dealing with. Some clean up can be dangerous, so seriously consider how you are going to approach the problem. Sometimes all it takes is something simple like janitorial services or cleaning supplies to clean up a mess. In other cases, professional help may be needed to ensure the safety of your loved ones and the restoration of your home.

If you experience flooding in your home, it can be devastating. Watching your ruined belongings floating around you in dingy, dirty water can break your heart. The first thing you should do following a flood is make sure there are no electrical issues that can interfere with the floor. You may need to cut power to the area and at the very least, keep children and pets from entering the area if there are electrical issues. Have a professional electrician deal with problems immediately. Next, contact your homeowner's insurance company and proceed as they instruct. Chances are they will tell you to do whatever is necessary to make the space safe, but leave it as is until they view it. This means removing carpeting if possible to prevent immediate mold growth. When a professional clean up crew enters the space, one of the main things they will be dealing with is the potential growth of mold. It can lead to sickness and a seriously decreased home value, so be sure the issue of mold is addressed following a flood.

Should you experience what may seem like the polar opposite of a flood in a fire, there is little you will be able to do as far as clean up. Get out of the home as safely as possible and wait for firefighters to give an all-clear signal. This can take days and professionals may need to be the first people back in your home to ensure no structural damage causes you or your family harm. The same is true following an earthquake. Even if things look sturdy, they may not be and you can put yourself in a lot of danger by entering the home before it is declared safe. If you are facing a clean up emergency, put safety first and determine the best way to deal with the mess that has been created.

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The Empire Strikes First $8.99 The Empire Strikes First

The Empire Strikes First [Ltd. Edition With DVD] $8.99 The Empire Strikes First [Ltd. Edition With DVD]

Strikes Again $12.99 Track Listing: 1. Get Up Off Your Fat, 2. Do it, Do It, 3. I'm in Love (and I Love the Feeling), 4. First Come, First Serve, 5. Love Don't Live Here Anymore, 6. Angel in the Sky, 7. Help, 8. Let Me Be the First to Know, 9. That's What's Wrong With Me

The Moon Bows to the Sun as First Light Strikes the Teton Range $39.99 Raymond Gehman The Moon Bows to the Sun as First Light Strikes the Teton Range - Photographic Print

Newark Teacher Strikes $24 For three weeks in 1970 and for eleven weeks in 1971, the schools in Newark, New Jersey, were paralyzed as the teachers went on strike. As a result of the strikes, almost two hundred were arrested and jailed. The Newark Teachers Union said their members wanted improved education for their students. The Board of Education claimed the teachers primarily desired more money. After interviewing more than fifty teachers who were on the front lines during these strikes, historian Steve Golin concludes that another, equally important agenda, ignored until now, was on the table. These professionals wanted a voice in the decision-making process. Through these oral histories, Golin examines the hopes of the teachers on the picket line, who risked arrest and imprisonment. Why did they strike? How did the union represent them? How did their action—and incarceration—change them? Did they continue to teach in impoverished districts? Golin also probes the tensions between teachers during that period. These arose from differences in attitudes toward unions among Black, Jewish, and Italian teachers; different organizing strategies of men and women; and conflict between teachers’ professional and working-class identities. The first part of the book explores the experience of teachers in Newark from World War II to the 1970 strike. After covering both strikes, Golin brings the story up to 1995 in the epilogue, where he traces the connection between educational reform and union democracy. The Newark Teacher Strikes enhances our understanding of what has worked and what hasn’t worked in attempts at reforming urban schools. The teachers’ vivid words and the author’s perceptive analysis enable us to view the struggles of not just Newark, but the entire United States during a turbulent time.

When Disaster Strikes (Paperback) $33.91 "Disasters often strike without warning and leave a trail of destruction in their wake. Yet armed with the right tools and information, survivors can fend for themselves and get through even the toughest circumstances. Matthew Stein`s When Disaster Strikes provides a thorough, practical guide for how to prepare for and react in many of life`s most unpredictable scenarios.In this disaster-preparedness manual, he outlines the materials you`ll need-from food and water, to shelter and energy, to first-aid and survival skills-to help you safely live through the worst. When Disaster Strikes covers how to find and store food, water, and clothing, as well as the basics of installing back-up power and lights. You`ll learn how to gather and sterilize water, build a fire, treat injuries in an emergency, and use alternative medical sources when conventional ones are unavailable.Stein instructs you on the smartest responses to natural disasters-such as fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and floods-how to keep warm duringwinter storms, even how to protect yourself from attack or other dangerous situations. With this comprehensive guide in hand, you can be sure to respond quickly, correctly, and confidently when a crisis threatens"--

The Empire Strikes Out $27.95 Is the face of American baseball throughout the world that of goodwill ambassador or ugly American? Has baseball crafted its own image or instead been at the mercy of broader forces shaping our society and the globe? The Empire Strikes Out gives us the sweeping story of how baseball and America are intertwined in the export of “the American way.” From the Civil War to George W. Bush and the Iraq War, we see baseball’s role in developing the American empire, first at home and then beyond our shores. And from Albert Spalding and baseball’s first World Tour to Bud Selig and the World Baseball Classic, we witness the globalization of America’s national pastime and baseball’s role in spreading the American dream. Besides describing baseball’s frequent and often surprising connections to America’s presence around the world, Elias assesses the effects of this relationship both on our foreign policies and on the sport itself and asks whether baseball can play a positive role or rather only reinforce America’s dominance around the globe. Like Franklin Foer in How Soccer Explains the World, Elias is driven by compelling stories, unusual events, and unique individuals. His seamless integration of original research and compelling analysis makes this a baseball book that’s about more than just sports.

The Empire Strikes Back? $98.44 This wide-ranging and ambitious work begins from, but moves well beyond, the common observation that empire had a significant role in the making of modern Britain. Thompson weighs the relevant evidence from elites to the working classes, from women and children to international economics and domestic politics. In so doing he treats an enormous body of material with judicious insight ... It deserves close attention by specialist scholars as well as a prominent place on student reading lists. Saul Dubow, Universityof Sussex The concept of empire and its influence seems to be everywhere today, debated widely both in the media and academe. How did the British people regard their empire? Was it seen as a source of strength or weakness? How far did the imperial experience define British nationhood? And why are imperial legacies still debated so vigorously? The Empire Strikes Back? is the first full length study of the influence of empire on British society, past and present. In this path-breaking book, Thompson examines the impact of empire on Britain`s political culture, social development and economic performance. He shows how the effects of overseas expansion on Britain were complex and even contradictory. There was not, and never could be, any single or monolithic response to imperialism. Rather, the empire markedly extended the boundaries of British domestic society, and its meaning was contested by different social groups. The book concludes by examining the British people`s relation to empire in recent times, engaging with many contemporary issues, such as the Falklands conflict, the repatriation of Hong Kong, and the impact of immigration. A fascinating study for all those concerned with how the past shapes both the present and the future, this book is essential reading for students and scholars alike. Andrew Tho

The Pretty Committee Strikes Back $3.95 A tragic haircut leaves Kristen looking manlier than a New York Jets linebacker. Will she be condemned to a season of trying to find cute hats when, as everyone knows, hats are so over? Meanwhile, Claire got everything she wants -- new camo Converse high-tops, bag and bags of gummies, and best of all, her first ever cell phone, from Massie. Although Claire's now an official member of the Clique, presents don't matter to her -- all she really wants is her first kiss from Cam, of course

The Lightning That Strikes the Neighbors' House $15.74 Nick Lantz explores the transformative power of tragic and miraculous experiences, through these poems that illuminate near misses of tragedy and transcendence. His gaze is both roving and microscopic--the "Challenger" explosion, Bigfoot, a love letter written from inside a missile silo, a mother naming and re-naming a family's short-lived pets, and a plea for post-9/11 redemption. Lantz never lets his subjects or his readers off the hook, plunging head first into worlds that are both eccentric and familiar, alarming and hopeful. Finalist, "ForeWord" Magazine's Book of the Year in the Poetry category

The Shadow Strikes - B&W $5.99 The Shadow, the famed radio and pulp-novel hero with the mysterious power to "cloud men's minds" so that they cannot see him, was first brought to the screen by low-budget Grand National Pictures in 1937. Former matinee idol Rod LaRocque stars as the Shadow's man-about-town alter-ego Lamont Cranston, a lawyer-criminologist who occasionally adopts his celebrated disguise to prey on the consciences of the guilty. The only person who knows the true identity of the Shadow is Cranston's faithful manservant Henry (Margot Lane, the Shadow's "constant friend and companion" who shared his secret in the radio version, does not appear in the picture). On this occasion, Cranston tries to solve the murder of a wealthy "gentleman" who had enemies galore, with suspects ranging from the victim's heirs to a gang of racketeers. Since the film's budget precluded the special effects needed to cloud men's minds, Cranston must rely on his wits -- and a none-too-concealing cloak and mask -- to outmaneuver the villains. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Lady Whistledown Strikes Back $3.95 Who Stole Lady Neeley's Bracelet? Was it the fortune hunter, the gambler, the servant, or the rogue? All of London is abuzz with speculation, but it is clear that one of four couples is connected to the crime. Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, May 1816 "Julia Quinn enchants: " A dashing fortune hunter is captivated by the Season's most desired debutante . . . and must prove he is out to steal the lady's heart, not her dowry. "Suzanne Enoch tantalizes: "An innocent miss who has spent her life scrupulously avoiding scandal is suddenly--and secretly--courted by London's most notorious rogue. "Karen Hawkins seduces": A roving viscount comes home to rekindle the passionate fires of his marriage . . . only to discover that his beautiful, headstrong bride will not be so easily won. "Mia Ryan delights: " A lovely, free-spirited servant is dazzled by the romantic attentions of a charming earl . . . sparking a scandalous affair that could ruin them both. You'll hear it first from Lady Whistledown

Strikes $7.99 Track Listing: 1. Road Fever, 2. I Got a Line on You, 3. Left Turn on a Red Light, 4. Pay My Dues, 5. Baby Blue, 6. Wishing Well, 7. Run and Hide, 8. Train, Train (Prelude), 9. Train, Train, 10. Highway Song

Vanished: When Lightning Strikes and Code Name Cassandra. $6.29 Author: Meg Cabot.RRP: 6.99.When lightning strikes there's always trouble... this bind-up includes the first two books in the paranormal series by bestselling author, Meg Cabot.Format: Paperback.ISBN: 9780857071224.Published: 31/03/2011.Publisher: Simon and Schuster Ltd.Genre: Children's Fiction.Total pages: 544.Free delivery by post.

Lightning Strikes $10 Lightning Strikes

The Lucky Strikes $9.49 The Lucky Strikes

Lightnin' Strikes $8.49 Lightnin' Strikes

Singles & Strikes $24.99 Singles & Strikes

The Hot Flash Club Strikes Again $11.99 The fabulous women from The Hot Flash Club are back in top form, welcoming the stressed-out and pampering-deprived through their discreet spa doors–as Nancy Thayer returns with a witty, sexy, and heartwarming novel. The Hot Flash Club Strikes Again also introduces four new women, ready for massages and seaweed wraps, each struggling to reconcile her secret dreams, biggest fears, and deepest feelings as topsy-turvy events shake up her life. After eighteen years of trying to make peace with her husband’s cold-as-ice mother, Polly vows to be the perfect mother-in-law: loving, accepting, and determined to keep her mouth shut. Then her son marries Amy, a Birkenstocked gal whose organic farm and family ooze a rather creepy serenity. Ever the optimist, Polly puts her best foot forward . . . so why does it end up in her mouth? A shy and brilliant professor-to-be, Beth has lived a sheltered life. Then she meets Sonny, a rugged, sexy carpenter who sweeps her off her feet. The problem? Beth may not survive his loud, affectionate, athletic family–especially when the very beautiful and earthy woman everybody wanted Sonny to marry is still hanging around the family dinner table. Heiress to one of New England’s oldest paper companies, Carolyn is the driving force behind the brand. Now, at thirty-seven, the workaholic executive is finally pregnant with her first child, and high blood pressure is forcing her to do something totally alien: relax . But how can she let down her guard when her seventy-something father has gone and eloped with a young bank clerk named Heather, whose rather plain looks and unassuming nature still manage to fill Carolyn with suspicion. A free-spirited photographer, Julia has married a man she loves, but he’s come packed with baggage. Tim is a widower with a young daughter, and Julia has bravely stepped up to the plate, doing her best to provide maternal support. But as if being pinned down by the child’s slightly manipulative ways and (dare Julia say it) spoiled behavior wasn’t enough, there’s Tim’s ex-mother-in-law, whose meddling is getting nastier by the week. For Polly, Beth, Carolyn, and Julia, the time has come to stand up for what matters–for their passions, their hearts, and themselves. As they maneuver through family drama and embrace unexpected change, they come to find that life is much easier (and a lot more fun) when you’ve got friends, wine, and chocolate along for the ride. From the Hardcover edition.

Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Lunch Box $11.99 Totally awesome Star Wars Lunch Box! Star Wars is an epic space opera franchise conceived by George Lucas. The first film in the franchise was originally released on May 25, 1977, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, spawning two immediate sequels, released at three-year intervals. Sixteen years after the release of the trilogy's final film, the first in a new prequel trilogy of films was released, again released at three-year intervals, with the final film released on May 19, 2005. Take home this Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Lunch Box today! Measures 7 1/4-inches tall x 10-inches wide x 4-inches deep.

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Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Mug $7.99 Star Wars is an epic space opera franchise conceived by George Lucas. The first film in the franchise was originally released on May 25, 1977, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, spawning two immediate sequels, released at three-year intervals. Sixteen years after the release of the trilogy's final film, the first in a new prequel trilogy of films was released, again released at three-year intervals, with the final film released on May 19, 2005. This 12oz. mug is ceramic with photo quality design based on poster artwork for "The Empire Strikes Back". Microwave and dishwasher safe. Ships in full color gift box. Measures 4 3/4-inches tall x 3 3/4-inches wide x 3 1/4-inches long. Order yours today!

BabyFirstTV's Vocabulary Seeds $14.95 Building vocabulary is a long and gradual process that you reinforce every day when speaking with your baby. The right programming encourages your baby to absorb words in an enthusiastic and fun way. From the creators of the popular TV channel Vocabulary Seeds gives a taste of the gradual process in which vocabulary is created and enhanced all in three progressive steps: - Baby's First Words - Words in Context - Baby's First Stories Developed by Dr. Lynne Kenney this DVD features BabyFirstTV's The Wordies Safari Scrapbook and Hide & Seek. DVD features: -On-screen parenting tips and subtitles -Unique 3-step introduction method to topics Running time: 45 minutes

BabyFirstTV's 6 DVD Collection Vol. 2 $69.95 This 6 Disc Set includes Animal Buddies BabyFirst Tales I Can Sign My Gym at Home Spanish Essentials and Baby D.I.Y. -Animal Buddies celebrates the world of animals BabyFirst Tales are classic fairy tales retold for your little one I Can Sign allows your child to learn their first words before they can speak My Gym at Home is fitness made fun for kids Spanish Essentials encourages first words while learning a different language Baby D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself) allows your child to use their imagination while creating fun crafts at home. -Running Time: Approx. 45 minutes/DVD.

BabyFirstTV's Baby D.I.Y. $14.95 Baby D.I.Y was created to bring an entire new creative world of fun for you and your baby. All you need is a little imagination some ordinary items from around the house and lots of bonding time together. This DVD will introduce your baby to new foods smells and textures to excite her senses and help build fine motor skills. The finished crafts are both fun and one-of-a-kind made especially by you and your toddler. We invite you to take an exciting step forward and dive in hands first! DVD features: - Created and presented by Sharen Pearson - English and Spanish audio options - Educational bonus with Dr. Todd Eller Running Time: 45 minutes.

Birthday Gift Set: Hide and Seek Medium $25.95 This Ultimate Birthday Package features a Hide and Seek t-shirt and 2 DVDs. From the creators of BabyFirstTV this package engages your child in a variety of Games and Puzzles. Social Explorations Features: Peekaboo Shapes & Sizes Hide and Seek Fred and Fiona Puzzles and Harry the Bunny. Vocabulary Seeds takes your child through progressive steps aimed to inspire first words. DVD Features: Hide and Seek Safari Scrapbook The YoYo and Peanut Show Sandman Tell Me a Story and Wordies. Running Time: 45 minutes/DVD. T-Shirt is made from 100% Cotton. Choose from Small (6-12mos.) Medium (12-18mos.) and Large (18-24mos.) .

Birthday Gift Set: Hide and Seek Large $25.95 This Ultimate Birthday Package features a Hide and Seek t-shirt and 2 DVDs. From the creators of BabyFirstTV this package engages your child in a variety of Games and Puzzles. Social Explorations Features: Peekaboo Shapes & Sizes Hide and Seek Fred and Fiona Puzzles and Harry the Bunny. Vocabulary Seeds takes your child through progressive steps aimed to inspire first words. DVD Features: Hide and Seek Safari Scrapbook The YoYo and Peanut Show Sandman Tell Me a Story and Wordies. Running Time: 45 minutes/DVD. T-Shirt is made from 100% Cotton. Choose from Small (6-12mos.) Medium (12-18mos.) and Large (18-24mos.) .

Birthday Gift Set: Hide and Seek Small $25.95 This Ultimate Birthday Package features a Hide and Seek t-shirt and 2 DVDs. From the creators of BabyFirstTV this package engages your child in a variety of Games and Puzzles. Social Explorations Features: Peekaboo Shapes & Sizes Hide and Seek Fred and Fiona Puzzles and Harry the Bunny. Vocabulary Seeds takes your child through progressive steps aimed to inspire first words. DVD Features: Hide and Seek Safari Scrapbook The YoYo and Peanut Show Sandman Tell Me a Story and Wordies. Running Time: 45 minutes/DVD. T-Shirt is made from 100% Cotton. Choose from Small (6-12mos.) Medium (12-18mos.) and Large (18-24mos.) .

BabyFirstTV's I Can Sign $14.95 Learn how to use sign language to converse with your baby even before she can speak actual words! I Can Sign is a simple and engaging way to learn key words in sign language so you can quickly develop a two-way communication with your baby. Little ones will have fun learning common signs as they listen to the lively music and watch other children participating in activities related to the featured vocabulary. With I Can Sign you will give your baby the precious gift of self-expression. In this DVD you will find simple ways of learning to express first words like baby apple drink and many more. DVD features: - Spanish and English audio options - On-screen parenting tips and subtitles - Educational bonus with Dr. Todd Eller Running Time: 60 minutes.