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The Family Corleone

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Falco, Edward, PUBLISHER: Random House, New York, . The city and the nation are in the depths of the Great Depression. The crime families of New York have prospered in this time, but with the coming end of Prohibition, a battle is looming that will determine which organizations will rise and which will face a violent end. For Vito Corleone, nothing is more important that his family's future. While his youngest children, Michael, Fredo, and Connie, are in school, unaware of their father's true occupation, and his adopted son Tom Hagen is a college student, he worries most about Sonny, his eldest child. Vito pushes Sonny to be a businessman, but Sonny-17 years-old, impatient and reckless-wants something else: To follow in his father's footsteps and become a part of the real family business. An exhilarating and profound novel of tradition and violence, of loyalty and betrayal, The Family Corleone will appeal to the legions of fans who can never get enough of The Godfather, as well as introduce it to a whole new generation.

Empire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vidal, Gore, PUBLISHER: Modern Library, Empire () shows America in its Gilded Age at the end of the last century, the dominant world power and Empire builder. The central figure is newspaper proprietor Caroline Sanford, who battles the great figures of the age: William Randolph Hearst, presidents McKinley and Roosevelt, Henry James, and the magnate families -- the Astors, Vanderbilts, and Whitneys. "A wonderfully vivid documentary drama", said The New York Times Book Review.

Media, War, and Terrorism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Van, Der Veer / Van Der Veer, Peter / Munshi, Shoma, PUBLISHER: Routledge/Curzon, This collection of essays covers the media and public debate dimension of the events of 9/11, and beyond, from the point of view of Middle Eastern and Asian countries. The first part of the book deals with the use of the media as an instrument of warfare, the growing significance of religion, the emergence of transnational media and a transnational public sphere and the relationship between the West and the rest of the world. The second part of the book contains nine case studies relating to different parts of the Middle East and Asian world, all with a strong empirical focus, while at the same time elaborating the book's theoretical concerns.

The Plains Indians

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Colin F., PUBLISHER: Salamander Books (PA), Fascinating, heavily illustrated study of the life and customs of the Plains tribes. Covers the many different tribes and discusses the cultural diversity among them and the major forces that brought on their destruction. Includes 250 illustrations.

German Shepard

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bennett, Janet G., PUBLISHER: Howell Books, An international survey of breed development and the impact world War II on the breed in both Germany and Great Britain, this volume covers everything from the Standard to the intricacies of German pedigrees, from Obedience applications to herding and protection, and from the breed in the United States to health care and management.

A Long Finish

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dibdin, Michael, PUBLISHER: Doubleday Canada, In Aurelio Zen, officer of the Italian Criminalpol, Michael Dibdin has created one of the most intriguing and addictive detectives in contemporary crime fiction. Now he returns in "A Long Finish," driven by a steely instinct for self-preservation coupled with a love of good food and wine. Zen is back in Rome, meeting with a world-famous film director at the instruction of his superiors. In the privacy of a remarkably well-stocked wine cellar, the director convinces Zen to arrange for the release of the scion of an important wine-growing family, who has been jailed for the murder of his own father. It's a puzzle of envy, love, greed, and pride, accompanied by heaping plates of pasta covered with generous shavings of white truffle, and bottomless glasses of the best local wine. It is the perfect challenge for Zen -- and a perfect read for his fans.

European Review of Philosophy, 5: Emotion and Action

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pacherie, Elizabeth / CSLI Publications, PUBLISHER: Center for the Study of Language and Informat, Recent years have seen an explosion of interest in the study of emotion and cognition, and an increasing rejection of the traditional philosophical prejudice against emotions as irrational or disruptive. The essays in this collection explore various facets of the relationships among emotion, action, rationality, and self-knowledge, with particular attention to three main sets of issues: the relationships between emotions and action, the roles emotion and action play in the development of self-awareness, and the rationality of emotions and emotional action.

The Inuit of Canada

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Corriveau, Danielle, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publications, Taking an in-depth look at distinct aboriginal cultures, these comprehensive volumes balance information about both traditional and modern lifeways. From their history and cultural practices to their religions and the landscapes they call home, discover the intricacies of each featured native culture. Supports the national curriculum standards Culture; Time, Continuity, and Change; People, Places, and Environments; Individuals, Groups, and Institutions; Power, Authority, and Governance; Production, Distribution, and Consumption; Science Technology and Society; and Global Connections as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies.

History of Rock and Roll

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kallen, Stuart A. / Kallen Stuart, A., PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, Ever since the early s, rock-and-roll music has continually transformed culture and society with its rebellious mix of rhythm, fashion, and musical passion. The History of Rock and Roll examines the music and the musicians throughout the decades from its humble roots to the multibillion dollar industry of today.

History and Heartburn: The Saga of Australian Film,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reade, Eric, PUBLISHER: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, Australian films earned international recognition in the s, but the story of the Australian film industry extends back to the turn of the century; during the silent and sound eras Australia produced a succession of innovative producers, directors, photographers, and scriptwriters. History and Heartburn is the first major survey of Australian filmmaking.

The French Revolution:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Peter, PUBLISHER: Longman, "This book, the latest in the best-selling Seminar Studies in History series, provides readers with an accessible and succinct introduction to the French Revolution, one of the most exciting and important periods in modern history. The author examines the events leading up to the revolution, the revolution itself, and the aftermath. The Assessment and Documents sections of the book will be particulalry helpful for the reader to understanding the French Revolution For those interested in French History or the French Revolution

Star Wars Omnibus: At War with the Empire Volume 2

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Andrews, Thomas / Badeaux, Brandon / Barlow, Jeremy, PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics, Following Star Wars: A New Hope, the struggling Rebellion has won their first major victory, giving them inspiration to continue the fight - but the war against the Empire is not even near its conclusion. In this omnibus collection, you'll find stories of your favorite classic-era characters, along with several new faces of the Rebellion: Luke is recognized as a Jedi General, and also the son of Anakin Skywalker, hero of the Clone Wars; a powerful crime lord leads the Empire, the Rebels, and his own spies in a circle of betrayal; the Rebellion faces a big challenge to bring about a small victory; Luke and Leia encounter an evil from the past when Darth Vader sets a trap for them on a deserted moon - all these stories and more

Trancing the Witch's Wheel Trancing the Witch's Wheel: A

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galenorn, Yasmine, PUBLISHER: Llewellyn Publications, This book guides you through the cycles of the Pagan year. Twenty intricate and beautiful guided meditations lead you into the very heart of the seasons, the elements and the nature of the Divine. Meet the Wind and the Queen of Air; stand watch as the Sun King is reborn on Yuletide day; cross the barren lava fields with Pele, and learn to shapeshift like Gwion in his flight from Cerridwen.

Mike Oldfield 12 dischi vinile 33 giri

Vendo 12 dischi in vinile 33 giri di Mike Oldfield. Condizioni molto buone. - The Killing fields (original film soundtrack) - Island - Crime of passion - Discovery and the lake - Crises - Five miles out - Qe2 - Platinum - Incantations 2 lp - Hergest ridge - Tubular bells - The orchestral Tubular bells

The Prose and the Passion, Zanichelli

The Prose and the Passion multimediale: From the Origins to the Twentieth Century. Terza Edizione. CD incluso. Vendo in buone condizioni a metà prezzo. Privo dell'utilizzo di evidenziatori. ISBN

The Cost of Empire: The Finances of the Kingdom of Naples in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Calabria, Antonio, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This is a study of early modern government finance in the kingdom of Naples, one of the most important European dominions of the Spanish Empire. Professor Calabria focuses on the period from the mid-sixteenth century to the time of the Thirty Years' War. He connects fiscal developments to larger issues, such as the seventeenth-century crisis, the decline of Italy and Spain, and the economic and social significance of investments in government securities markets in early modern Europe. The Cost of Empire blends quantitative data on economic, fiscal, and financial affairs with non-quantitative material detailing attitudes, economic behaviour, and administrative practices. The quantitative material includes analyses of government budgets from to and a computer study of about investors and their investments in state securities in the later sixteenth century. The work is unrivalled in the breadth, comprehensiveness, and sophistication of its analysis of an early modern fiscal system.

Sante Fe Trail

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crutchfield, James A., PUBLISHER: Republic of Texas Press, The Santa Fe Trail extended from the American settlements in westernmost Missouri to the Mexican town of Santa Fe in present-day New Mexico. Its path followed some of the wildest, most desolate yet beautiful country in America. A spirited and graphic account of life along the Santa Fe Trail, this book includes the history of the land before the famous trail, the lure of Santa Fe, the dangers of surveying and traveling, the cattle drives and the people who trailed west, the Indians, the army, the women, the railroad, and the freighters during its long and useful l

The Search for the Ancient Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tatum, James, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, In The Search for the Ancient Novel Tatum brings together a distinguished group of scholars to examine every aspect of ancient Greek and Roman novelists--the recovery of their texts, their reception, ancient and modern, and their place in literary theory and history. The contributors explore subjects ranging from antiquity to the present, from the anonymous authors of Apollonius King of Tyre and The Apochryphal Acts of Peter to Tasso, Cervantes, and Rabelais, from Lucian, Heliodorus, and Petronius to Chrtien de Troye and Samuel Richardson.

Sherlock holmes stories

Arthur Conan Doyle CRIME The world's most famous detective surprises us again with the brilliant solutions to two seemingly impossible cases. The master detective solves the case of the horrible murder of a young woman in The Speckled Band. Smile with him

Lynx studio technology aes 16 scheda audio

Componente in perfetta efficienza, completa delle dotazioni originali e proprio imballaggio. The AES16 from Lynx Studio Technology is a PCI card that provides up to sixteen channels of AES/EBU input and output to and from a computer. The card helps integrate digital consoles, multi-channel A/D and D/A converters and hard disk recorders with computer-based workstations. The AES16 supports the single-wire, 192kHz standard and is compatible with existing dual-wire AES/EBU devices. Up to four cards can be installed into a single computer and with the included digital software mixer, the AES16 can turn a computer into a powerful digital router or patchbay with extensive flexibility and minimal cabling. Offering a solution for jitter problems in AES signals, the card incorporates SynchroLock technology that provides extreme jitter tolerance at all inputs. By coupling statistical analysis with low-noise clock generation techniques, SynchroLock is able to extract a very clean clock from AES signals affected by long cable lengths and other noise sources. Prezzo fisso - no permute

Robert Frank - Books and Films,

Robert Frank - Books and Films, , new! Nuovo, Incelofanato Catalogo mostra Fotografia This is the unconventional catalogue of the exhibition "Robert Frank, Books and Films, ," a special edition of the German newspaper the Süddeutsche Zeitung--following its original design and format, and printed on newsprint.

UNCHARTED - Messenger Bag - Adventure - Vinyle*

Follow the coins trail up to the treasure and fill this new UNCHARTED bag with it. ABYstyle proposes this shoulder bag trendy. Its main compartment allows you to accommodate your computer, your notebooks to work or school. We appreciate the look and the usefulness. - Outer pocket - Adjustable strap - Material: Polyurethane - Dimensions: 38x29x12.5cm

Spice for Circuits and Electronics Using PSPICE

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rashid, Muhammad H., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Computer-aided analysis and design is fast becoming a required skill for today's electronic engineers/technicians. SPICE -- a very popular software for analyzing electrical and electronic circuits -- is often the tool of choice. However, because it runs on a mainframe or VAX-class computer, it must usually be learned at the PC level using the PSpice simulator (which is similar to the University of California (UC) Berkeley SPICE). This volume provides a time-and-effort-saving introduction to the PSpice simulator as a requisite for moving on to SPICE. Introduces SPICE simulation; discusses source and element modeling; presents and explains SPICE commands; considers DC and AC circuits; outlines semiconductor devices modeling; explores digital logic circuits; and considers difficulties. For those who need a relatively quick and easy introduction to the PSpice simulator as a requisite for moving on to SPICE.

Competing Truths

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Coleman, Richard J., PUBLISHER: T&T Clark, Pushes the discussion of science and religion beyond the paradigms of comparison and contrast, opposition and competition, into the use of narrative truth as a means for both scientists and theologians to continue seeking the truth.

The Information Sourcebook of Herbal Medicine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoffman, David, PUBLISHER: Crossing Press, The only comprehensive guide to information on western herbal medicine, this invaluable book offers a bibliography of herbalism and herbal pharmacology, a glossary of herbal and medical terms, a guide to computer databases for the herbalist, and Medline citations for commonly used medicinal herbs.

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