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From Ellis Island to JFK: New Yorks Two Great Waves of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Foner, Nancy, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, Two great waves of immigration -- one at the start of the twentieth century and another in its final decades -- transformed the history and personality of New York City. This book, the first in-depth comparison of New York's two most recent immigration eras, reassesses the myths that surround both sets of immigrants.

Day Trips from Milwaukee: Getaways Less Than Two Hours Away

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hintz, Martin / Hintz, Daniel, PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, Day Trips guides take travelers to dozens of wonderful destinations with attractions ranging from museums and arboretums to theme parks and micro-breweries. They also include all pertinent information on dining, shopping, and even lodging, should readers decide to really play hooky Listings for each day trip will be fully updated in each new edition, including what to see and do and where to eat, stay, and shop. A guide to hundreds of fascinating things to see and do within two hours of Milwaukee, from exploring the Honey Acres museum to trekking along the Ice Age Trail.

Good to Great in God's Eyes: 10 Practices Great Christians

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ingram, Chip, PUBLISHER: Baker Books, Jim Collins??'s Good to Great became a bestselling business book because it studies the characteristics of great businesses. But should Christians want to become great in the eyes of the world? In Good to Great in God??'s Eyes, bestselling author Chip Ingram shows how Christians can honor God with lives of great faith and excellent work. Believers become great in God??'s eyes by applying the 10 common characteristics of great Christians: ??? think great thoughts ??? read great books ??? pursue great people ??? dream great dreams ??? pray great prayers ??? take great risks ??? make great sacrifices ??? enjoy great moments ??? empower great people ??? develop great habits Using Scripture, personal stories, and examples from Christians who left a lasting legacy, Ingram offers practical steps for becoming great in all areas of life, in spiritual growth, family, relationships, and career.

Great Preaching: Practical Advice from Powerful Preachers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Group Publishing, PUBLISHER: Group Publishing(CO), Take your preaching skills to the next level with practical insights from some of the most effective preachers of our time Each chapter highlights a prominent preacher's spirit-led journey of ministering and leading others to Christ. A cross-section of Christian traditions is represented. Great for seminary students, people aspiring to preach and other public speakers

Discovering Great Singers of Classic Pop: A New Listener's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hemming, Roy / Hajdu, David, PUBLISHER: Newmarket Press, The sounds, styles, and lives of outstanding singers from the s to the present are "written about with loving expertise by two writers who can make singers and their songs live on paper", says Clive Barnes.

Tragedy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Valency, Maurice, PUBLISHER: New Amsterdam Books, This introduction to Greek tragedy, the origin of much of our modern drama, is the work of a remarkable scholar who is also a practical man of theater. The author of magisterial studies of Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov and Shaw, and of symbolism in the theater from the nineteenth century to our times, Maurice Valency has written for the stage and for television, and he translated, adapted and collaborated in producing two great Broadway successes Giraudoux's the Mad Woman of Chaillot and Durrenmatt's The Visit.

Dictionary of Celtic Mythology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellis, Peter Berresford, PUBLISHER: ABC-CLIO, Predated only by Greek and Roman legend by virtue of the fact that the Celtic languages were not written until the early Christian era, Celtic mythology developed from a far earlier oral tradition, which preserves voices from the dawn of European civilization. The peoples of these Celtic cultures survive today on the western seaboard of Europe: the Irish, Manx, and Scots who make up the Goidelic (Gaelic) speaking branch of Celts, and the Welsh, Cornish, and Bretons, who represent the Byrthonic-speaking branch. In his introduction, Ellis discusses the roles of these six cultures, the evolution (or demise) of the languages, and the relationship between the legends, especially the Irish and Welsh, the two major Celtic cultures. The "Dictionary of Celtic Mythology" is an easy to read handbook, and presents a fascinating window to centuries of rich oral and written tradition from the mists of Europe's origins.

JFK, Conservative

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stoll, Ira, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, John F. Kennedy is lionized by liberals. He inspired Bill Clinton to go into politics, and LBJ to push for landmark civil rights laws. His champions insist he would have done great liberal things had he not been killed by Lee Harvey Oswald. But what if we have completely misunderstood him? What if we judge him by the lengthy record of his actual political career? His two great causes were anticommunism and economic growth. His tax cuts, his domestic-spending restraint, his military buildup, his emphasis on free trade and a strong dollar, and his foreign policy all make him, by the standards of both his time and our own, a conservative. Ira Stoll convincingly argues that JFK had more in common with Ronald Reagan than with LBJ. Not every Republican is a true heir to Kennedy, but hardly any Democrats deserve that mantle. "JFK, Conservative" is sure to appeal to conservative readers--and will force liberals to reconsider one of their icons.

Poseys Spurs: Only One Man Was Tough Enough to Wear

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greagor, Howard / Greager, Howard E., PUBLISHER: Western Reflections Publishing Company, Howard Greager's collection of true short stories adds another valuable insight to western outlaw history. Howard Greager, who is the author of four other historical books, spent two years documenting and researching these new stories from the old West. Many of the stories from Posey's Spurs come directly from the families of the men involved.

How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle: Tips,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reynaldo, Amy / Shortz, Will, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, "The New York Times" is the gold standard of crossword puzzles. Drawing from the top puzzle constructors in the nation, the "Times" puzzles are considered the cleverest, most engaging and at times, trickiest puzzles of all. This guide will help puzzlers of all skill levels improve and enjoy the "New York Times" crossword. Along with helpful discussions and hints, every puzzle in "How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle" is annotated with solving tips and insight from veteran constructors and solver to help you master the nation's #1 puzzle This volume includes: *60 "Times" puzzles from easy Monday to devilish Saturday and giant Sunday, each with helpful tips and clues *Lists of most common crossword words, clues, and ways constructors try to trick you*Step-by-step solving instructions provide readers with instruction on how to tackle puzzles of every difficulty level*How to construct a puzzle: A chapter offers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a great crossword *Introduction from puzzle great Will Shortz, crossword editor for "The New York Times"

Wandering Women: Two Centuries of Travel Out of Ireland

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kelly, A. A., PUBLISHER: Irish American Book Company, This unique, fascinating book features two centuries of travel from the journals, letters, and autobiographies of thirty-seven intrepid Irish women, among them Anna Jane Thornson, who posed as a sailor to get to New York, Daisy Bates, who lived with the Australian aborigines, and Eleanor K. Cavanagh, a ladies' maid behind the scenes in Russian court life. Writers from this century include Kate O'Brien, Dervla Murphy, Mary Russell and Rosita Boland.

Best Recipes from New England Inns

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Sandra, PUBLISHER: Yankee Publishing, Inc., A culinary tour of some of New England's finest kitchens, with 300 recipes from more than 100 country inns. Selections range from simple elegance to gourmet extravaganzas.

No Boundaries: Spirit of Adventure

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Viesturs, Ed / Stegner, Page, PUBLISHER: Tehabi Books, No Boundaries Spirit of Adventure magnificently captures the essence of exploring the great outdoors. It features spectacular, full-color images from award-winning photographers, such as Galen Rowell, and highlights great outdoor escapes from all over North America. With unparalleled photography, riveting text from well-known travel and nature writers, and engaging quotes, No Boundaries is sure to inspire everyone to pursue their next outdoor escape.

Daniel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mankell, Henning, PUBLISHER: Vintage Books, In , aspiring entomologist Hans Bengler travels to the Kalahari Desert in hopes of making a name for himself by discovering a previously unknown insect or two. There he encounters a boy named Molo, an orphan whose family has been killed by European colonists. Bengler "civilizes" the boy by rechristening him Daniel, teaching him to pray to the Christian god, and finally bringing him home to Sweden. The boy is bewildered and awed by the new land, cut off from his culture and the spirits of his family, and Bengler finds that raising a child across a great cultural divide is more difficult than he imagined. A psychological drama of one boy's struggle to find his place in a new land far from home, "Daniel" is a compelling novel for our modern globalized world.

More Letters to Rollins

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Overton, R. K., PUBLISHER: Two Thirteen Sixty One Publications, In this long-awaited follow-up to Letters to Rollins, humorist R. K. Overton presents another assortment of hilarious letters sent to performer Henry Rollins. This new collection brings back the oddball cast of characters from the first book and introduces a whole new crew of self-appointed pen pals. Whether they are real fan letters or not, these missives perfectly depict what it's like to be on the receiving end of fame and/or disdain.

Birds Without Wings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: de Bernieres, Louis, PUBLISHER: Vintage Books Canada, Birds Without Wings" "traces the fortunes of one small community in southwest Turkey (Anatolia) in the early part of the last century -- a quirky community in which Christian and Muslim lives and traditions have co-existed peacefully over the centuries and where friendship, even love, has transcended religious differences. But with the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and the onset of the Great War, the sweep of history has a cataclysmic effect on this peaceful place: The great love of Philothei, a Christian girl of legendary beauty, and Ibrahim, a Muslim shepherd who courts her from near infancy, culminates in tragedy and madness; Two inseparable childhood friends who grow up playing in the hills above the town suddenly find themselves on opposite sides of the bloody struggle; and Rustem Bey, a wealthy landlord, who has an enchanting mistress who is not what she seems. Far away from these small lives, a man of destiny who will come to be known as Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is emerging to create a country from the ruins of an empire. Victory at Gallipoli fails to save the Ottomans from ultimate defeat and, as a new conflict arises, Muslims and Christians struggle to survive, let alone understand, their part in the great tragedy that will reshape the whole region forever. "From the Hardcover edition."

The Great Book of Mediterranean Cuisine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Book Sales, Inc., PUBLISHER: Booksales, From Zuppa di cime di ortica to Fricassea di pesce, this cookbook contains more than 400 recipes. With such a variety of tastes to choose from, these recipes are bound to satiate even the most discriminating palates.

The Sea: A Photographic Celebration of the First Wonder of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bluegreen Pictures, PUBLISHER: Adlard Coles Nautical Press, The sea is the first wonder of the world. Source of all life, key to our survival and home to innumerable and astonishing life forms, the sea has fascinated humanity from its very beginnings. At once remote yet all around us, beautiful and strange, wild and peaceful, it is a host of paradoxes and has provided the inspiration for great poetry, literature, art, music - and photography. This spectacular book showcases some of the most stunning images of our oceans: the drama of waves crashing into the land, breathtaking views from the air, glacial images of the Antarctic, the vast wilderness of mid ocean, the weird and wonderful wildlife found beneath it, beautiful yachts and working boats that power across its surface and the heavenly island paradises surrounded by tranquil waters. With evocative text and page after page of glorious photography, this beautiful book will be a valued and much-loved source of wonder and inspiration. Acquista Ora

Portrait of a Port: Boston,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bunting, William H. / Bunting, W. H., PUBLISHER: Belknap Press, Two hundred and thirty-four striking photographs of the port of Boston combine with interpretive commentary to recapture the flavor, buoyancy, and excitement of the city's years as one of the two or three great American ports. After the Civil War Boston underwent a radical and successful transformation from a declining mercantile home port to an important and competitive modern seaport. At the same time the transition from sail to steam was taking place. Photographic studies of deep water sail and steam vessels, naval ships, fishing boats, catboats, tugs, schooners, and sloops, and of the picturesque wharves--all create a kaleidoscopic visual history of these years of change. The volume offers, as well, some of the most distinguished early work in photography, including the widest selection ever published of photographs by pioneer marine photographer Nathaniel Stebbins.

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.

500 Cupcakes: The Only Cupcake Compendium You'll Ever Need

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Connolly, Fergal, PUBLISHER: Sellers Publishing, Once upon a time, cupcakes were only a kid-friendly party favorite. No longer Cupcakes are now the treat of the times, at once simple and chic. 500 Cupcakes is just that: a storehouse of recipes, written in clear instructions and appealingly packaged in bright, modern colors. 500 Cupcakes from front to back provides what bakers of all levels need to produce tempting creations. The introduction provides a comprehensive look at equipment and ingredients, plus a description of the cupcake-making process, from getting started to storing and transporting the yummy results The collection of recipes span from classic flavors and shapes to new favorites for every style and taste?including recipes for alternate diets. Each recipe is written in clear language (great for the novice baker), and every one features three variations on the basic recipe (great for the experienced baker seeking new flavors).

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fein, Ronnie, PUBLISHER: Alpha Books, This new and updated edition of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics" features more than 150 idiot-proof recipes for cooks of all skill ranges. In addition to great recipes, wondercook Ronnie Fein gives the low-down on everything culinary--from cooking techniques to getting organized to shopping tips.

Great Book of Desserts and Decorating Techniques

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brocato, Gianna, PUBLISHER: Thunder Bay Press (CA), From simple dishes to elaborate gourmet meals, every cook will find plenty of old favorites and discover exotic new cuisines in this comprehensive series. Each book provides more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes accompanied by tantalizing color photographs.

Red Wolves and Black Bears: Nineteen Essays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoagland, Edward / Hoagland, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, Another great Hoagland journey -- from the adventures of New York City tugboatmen to Cairo.

Somersault

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oe, Kenzaburo / Gabriel, Philip, PUBLISHER: Grove/Atlantic, (In his first new novel since he won the Novel Prize, Oe makes an immense departure from the autobiographical fiction he is most known for, in a magnificent story of the charisma of leaders and the danger of zealotry. A decade before the story opens, two men referred to as the Patron and Guide of manking were leaders of an influential religious movement. When a radical faction of their teaching and abandoned their followers. After ten years of silence, two men referred to as the Patron and Guide of mankind begin contacting their old followers and reaching out to the public. As Patron and a core of the faithful attempt to incorporate followers from the movement's past into a new vision for its future, conflicting agendas threaten the church's unity--or something far more dangerous. Ambitious and beautifully told, Somesault illuminates the spiritual searching of modern man that makes religious cults so compelling.)

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