new essays on the country of the pointed firs

Computers and the Collaborative Experience of Learning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crook, Charles / Cook, Charles, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Charles Cook examines the impact of ong>newong> technology on educational practice. He takes as his central theme the sociocultural nature of education and the importance of the various interactions made possible by ong>newong> technology. This book presents a thorough and thoughtful contribution to the pedagogical and psychological implications of ong>newong> technology which will be valuable to psychologists studying development, group processes and education, as well as all those involved in the use of computers in education.

The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: West, Elliott, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, Elliott West's careful analysis of the role and development of the saloon as an institution on the mining frontier provides unique insights into the social and economic history of the American West. Drawing on contemporaneous ong>newong>spapers and many unpublished firsthand accounts, West shows that the physical evolution of the saloon, from crude tents and shanties into elegant establishments for drinking and gaming, reflected the growth and maturity of the surrounding community.

Globalization and the Developing Countries: Emerging

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Isaac, Grant / Bigman, D. / Bigman, David, PUBLISHER: CABI Publishing, The globalization process and the internal policy reforms that the developing countries have implemented during the past decade have changed the relative prices of practically all their inputs and outputs. Agricultural producers have therefore been forced to change the structure and methods of their production. The objective of this book is to review the impact of globalization on a number of issues. These include the effects of changes in global trading rules and regulations, the removal of trade barriers and the elimination of many country-specific trade agreements.

Philosophers and Pamphleteers: Political Theorists of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cranston, Maurice W., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This volume discusses in turn the ideas of six leading thinkers of the French Enlightenment: Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Holbach, and Condorcet. A general introduction surveys the political theories of the Enlightenment, setting them in the context of the political realities of 18th-century France. The first book of its kind on the subject, Philosopher and Pamphleteers brings a welcome, ong>newong> perspective to the study of French political thought during a fascinating historical era.

Rose Lore: Essays in Cultural History and Semiotics

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: UnCUT/VOICES Press, Throughout history and across cultures, important figures such as Nostradamas in France, Daniel Andreeve in Russia, Dr. Edward Bach in England, and Dr. Tomin Harada in Japan have brought to light the symbolic and medicinal qualities of the rose. Written by scholars and researchers from diverse backgrounds, the ong>essaysong> in Rose Lore are a rendering of global cultural history, literature, and metaphysics, woven together in a collection that will be valuable to several disciplines. The ong>essaysong> present numerous qualities of the rose as a symbol with broad cultural, social, and historical meanings: from astrology, to the history of Catholicism, to the ong>newong> anti-Female Genital Mutilation global movement.

The Darkness and the Dawn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swindoll, Charles R., PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, The two most significant events in human history are the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And no one can uncover their meaning for today quite like Charles Swindoll. From the poignant interactions of The Last Supper, through the despairing events of Gethsemane and the seven last words of Jesus on the Cross, Dr. Swindoll challenges readers with a ong>newong> perspective on the atoning work of Christ. And in Part Two of this inspirational work, the secret of how the resurrection of Jesus enables Christians to live triumphantly is revealed in a clear yet surprising way.

The Sleeping Beauty

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sharp, Adrienne, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, Sandra is a dancer in the corps of the ong>Newong> York City Ballet who has just been chosen for stardom by the great ballet master George Balanchine. Adam is an explosively gifted ong>newong> star who has defected to the rival company, the American Ballet Theatre. They're an ambitious young pair on the thrilling precipice of fame, ill-prepared to handle the demands, seductions, expectations, and choices that are visited on them as they finally come within reach of their dreams.

The Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nisker, Wes Scoop, PUBLISHER: HarperOne, Hang on for a Wild Journey through the Political and Spiritual Adventures of the Baby-Boom Generation Join Wes "Scoop" Nisker as he takes us on a hilarious, wild ride through the heyday of the Beats and the Hippies and the birth of the modern environmental movement, and the surge of Buddhism in the West.

Sinister Scenes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bracegirdle, P. J., PUBLISHER: Margaret K. McElderry Books, In the final installment of the Joy of Spooking trilogy, Joy Wells encounters ong>newong> horrors in the terrible town on the hideous hill.

Beneath a Western Moon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wayne, Rochelle, PUBLISHER: Zebra Books, With a million copies of her novels in print, Rochelle Wayne has held readers spellbound with her special brand of sizzling historical romances. Now, she brings us the tale of a man and woman on a cross-country journey to the West, in search of a ong>newong> beginning and the promise of eternal love.

Reading the Women of the Bible: A New Interpretation of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frymer-Kensky, Tikva, PUBLISHER: Schocken Books Inc, "Reading the Women of the Bible "takes up two of the most significant intellectual and religious issues of our day: the experiences of women in a patriarchal society and the relevance of the Bible to modern life.

Book of the Kindred

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White Wolf Games Studio / Rein-Hagen, Mark, PUBLISHER: White Wolf Games Studio, The Vampire Storytellers Companion collects ong>newong> rules, abilities and bloodlines to aid Storytellers in their task of world-building. This book and screen present ong>newong> information on the less numerous Kindred of the World of Darkness, as well as an expanded weapons list and Frightening Disciplines only whispered of by the Kindred of the Camarilla and Sabbat.

Kim Jong Il on the Juche Philosophy Pyongyang, Korea

Kim Jong Il on the Juche Philosophy; Binding: Softcover; Pages:190; Dimensions: 21x15cm Weight:140 grams; Brand: Foreign Languages Publishing House, Pyongyang, Korea . Collection of 6 Works of Kim Jong Il On The Juche Philosophy. Includes: - On Some Questions In Understanding The Juche Philosophy - On Correctly Understanding The Originality Of Kimilsungism - On The Juche Idea - On Some Problems On The Ideological Foundations Of Socialism - On Having A Correct Viewpoint And Understanding Of The Juche Philosophy - The Juche Philosophy Is An Original Revolutionary Philosophy. Le tariffe postali sono: - Raccomandata.........€. 5,10 - Piego libri ordinario.........€. 2,10

DC Films Action Figure Superman (Batman v Superman Dawn of

DC Collectibles introduces a ong>newong> line of premium action figures inspired by the world,s greatest heroes appearances on the silver screen! The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel kick off this ong>newong> line with highly articulated action figures based on their appearances in the blockbuster motion picture Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice! Each action figure comes with its own accessories.

Lonely Planet Bluelist.: The Best in Travel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lonely Planet, PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet, Bigger and better than before The ong>newong> Lonely Planet "BLUELIST " is here and it captures the best in travel - a collection of trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead. Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles traveled by the Lonely Planet community of authors, staff and travelers, and covering every country in the world, this year's edition is a selection of the best places to go and things to do all around the world right now.

The Art of Raising a Puppy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Monks of ong>Newong> Skete / The, Monks Of ong>Newong> Skete, PUBLISHER: Little Brown and Company, For more than thirty years the Monks of ong>Newong> Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, "How to be Your Dog's Best Friend" and THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide--brilliantly distilled--the indispensable information and advice that every dog owner needs. This ong>newong> edition of THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY features ong>newong> photographs throughout, along with updated chapters on play, crating, adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, raising dogs in an urban environment, and the latest developments in canine health and canine behavioral theory.

The German-American Heritage

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Franck, Irene M. / Irene M Franck, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, This volume uses firsthand accounts and period illustrations to detail the immigration of Germans into the United States, the hardships they experienced upon arriving, and their role throughout history. Coverage includes the Mennonites and Quakers who left Germany in search of religious freedom in the late seventeenth century, the immigrants who poured into the United States in the nineteenth century following the Napoleonic Wars and who continued to come through the s, the development of German-American communities, the impact of two world wars on Americans of German descent, and the valuable contributions of German-Americans to this country.

IRON MAIDEN Brave New World () CD

Vendo cd buone condizioni degli IRON MAIDEN Brave ong>Newong> World Track Listing 1. The Wickerman 2. Ghost of the Navigator 3. Brave ong>Newong> World 4. Blood Brothers 5. The Mercenary 6. Dream of Mirrors 7. The Fallen Angel 8. The Nomad 9. Out of the Silent Planet 10. The Thin Line Behind Love and Hate

Shining at the Bottom of the Sea

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marche, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, aMay be the most exciting mash-up of literary genres since David Mitchellas Cloud Atlas.a("The ong>Newong> York Times Book Review") "Shining at the Bottom of the Sea" is a vibrant evocation of a fictional country, Sanjaniaafrom the birth pangs of its first settlers and their hardy vernacular, to its revolutionary years, and all the way to the present diasporaaall told through Stephen Marcheas innovative and accomplished writing style.

Aspects of Malory

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Takamiya, Toshiyuki / Brewer, Derek, PUBLISHER: Boydell & Brewer, This volume of ong>essaysong> is aimed at advancing the appreciation of Malory, an author who has always been enjoyed by the common reader, but is still sometimes underestimated by the critics. Despite an increasing number of articles on Malory, there is a need for a general survey of recent research, whichl> Aspects of Malory /l>provides. The volume opens with a note by the late Professor Vinaver on Malory's prose, and three ong>essaysong> on Malory's Englishness and his English sources, including an essay by P. J. C. Field which argues for an English rather than a French origin for the l>Tale of Gareth/l>. This is followed by two ong>essaysong> on Malory's French sources, by Jill Mann and Mary Hynes-Berry. Therence McCarthy re-exasmines the sequence of the tales, and three further ong>essaysong> look at the scribal and textual tradition of Malory's work, in particular the relationship between the Winchester MS, Caxton's printed version, and the history of the MS. Finally, Richard R. Griffith reconsiders the authorship question, and proposes a long-forgotten Thomas Malory as the most likely candidate. There is a bibliography of recent research compiled by Professor Takamiya.Full of sound scholarship'. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENTVolume of ong>essaysong> aimed at advancing the appreciation of Malory and providing a general survey of critical research; topics covered include Malory's sources, both French and English, the scribal and texual tradition of his work, and the question of authorship.

Life Supports: New and Collected Poems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bronk, William / Canade, Eugene G., PUBLISHER: North Point Press, "This is an utterly compelling, harrowing and masterfully written body of poetry. Its publication is a major literary event". -- The Los Angeles Times Book Review The original edition of Life Supports, published in , was greeted as one of the most significant literary works to appear in this country. Cited by The ong>Newong> York Times Book Review, as "one of our finest... poets", Bronk went on to win the American Book Award and a reputation, in the words of Kirkus Reviews, as "one of the most solid and unfrivolous poets". Since then, there have been nine additional books, including a volume of collected ong>essaysong> Vectors and Smoothable Curves, which the Los Angeles Times called "the products of a unified sensibility in the tradition of our most original prose stylists". Among writers of his generation, few are as esteemed by those who require the highest standards for the books they read. Bronk's "rare gift" as an essay in the Voice Literary Supplement recently argued, "is the ability to float difficult truths on fleeting snatches of spoken breath". Bronk, according to Compound Eye, "is one of America's greatest living poets". According to poet and critic Michael Heller, he is "one of our modern masters". The ong>newong> edition of Life Supports makes available once again one of the principal literary works of our time.

The Avengers Actionfigur 1/4 Iron Man Mark XXI Midas Armor

This brand ong>newong> version of Iron Man is based on the Mark XXI. All ong>newong> deco sporting different shades of metallic and gold paint, with additional darker washes to bring out the finer armor detail.The Iron Man figure stands over 46 cm tall and features over 25 points of articulation, incredible movie accurate detail, and LEDs on the eyes, chest, and palms. Includes 2 pairs of interchangeable hands and brand ong>newong> golden armor packaging. Batteries Included.

New York

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weber, Paige, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, The variety and extravagant energy of innovation that characterize ong>Newong> York are captured in the pages of this engaging book. From the very beginning, diversity has been one of the city's primary characteristics. The first Dutch colonists arrived in , and by , ong>Newong> Amsterdam had a population of , including Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Spanish, Portuguese, West Indian, Calvinist, Catholic, Lutheran, Puritan and Jewish people. "A kaleidoscope divine," was one of Walt Whitman's many descriptions for ong>Newong> York and its teeming, motley crowds. While a gateway for immigrants and the nation's commercial center since its inception, it was only for a brief period at the nation's birth that ong>Newong> York served as the country's political capital. Over time, the city became the artistic center, the intellectual heart, and the sports capital of America. A place of subways, skyscrapers, jazz, theater, and publishing, the growth of ong>Newong> York is a tribute to the country that nourished and never stops being fascinated by it.

Wallace-Homestead Price Guide to American Country Antiques,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Raycraft, Don / Raycroft, Carol / Raycroft, Don, PUBLISHER: Chilton Book Company, The venerable "bible" of country antiques, this guide covers the gamut of country collectibles, including baskets, furniture, graniteware, kitchen tools and utensils, paper items, stoong>newong>are, and textiles. Contains more than 700 black-and-white photos with descriptions and current values. Also includes: informative, interesting background on today's hottest country collectibles; guidelines to collecting and pricing; a review of major country antiques markets; and a "crash course" on antiques, followed by the Raycrafts' signature "final exam".

Julia Alvarez: Writing a New Place on the Map

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Kelli Lyon, PUBLISHER: University of ong>Newong> Mexico Press, A closer look at the work of one of today's most widely read Latina authors.

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