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The First Imperial Age: European Overseas Expansion

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scammell, Geoffrey V. / Scammell, G. / Scammell Geoffr, PUBLISHER: Routledge, The First Imperial Age explores the origins of Europe's rise to world hegemony in the early modern period. After a slow start in the s, the pace of European exploration and discovery quickened dramatically. By the end of the period, Europeans, in pursuit of Asia and the opportunities encountered en route, had determined the outlines of Africa, discovered and partly subjugated the Americans, opened a sea route to the Far East and established themselves in the great maritime economy of Asia. Scammell's detached and skeptical view highlights the ambiguities inherent in these triumphs.

Jihad in the Arabian Sea

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pecastaing, Camille, PUBLISHER: Hoover Institution Press, The lands and coasts across the Bab el Mandeb--the tiny strait that separates the Red Sea from the Indian Ocean--at the southern tip of the Red Sea, have for centuries had a forbidding reputation as lands of piracy and privation. In "Jihad in the Arabian Sea, " Camille Pecastaing examines the twenty-first-century challenges facing this troubled and treacherous region. He looks at the past and present of the key players in the area, including Somalia, Yemen, Eritrea, Djibouti, the Sudan, and Ethiopia, reviewing the terrorist activities of Al Qaeda, the state of lawlessness that has led to the rise of piracy in the western Indian Ocean, the rise of the radical Shabab group, and the spread of extremist forms of Islam in the south. Pecastaing displays a real feel for the land, seamlessly blending history and current headlines to paint a picture of a region that, for most of the past two thousand years, has never quite evolved into the era of the modern state. He shows how the current challenges of civil war, piracy, radical Islamism, and terrorism, along with a real risk of environmental and economic failure on both sides of the strait, could lead to still more social dislocation and violence in this strategically important area.

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barry, Dave / Pearson, Ridley / Call, Greg, PUBLISHER: Disney Editions, In this riveting and adventure-packed follow-up to "Peter and the Starcatchers," we discover Peter leaving the relative safety of Mollusk Island-along with his trusted companion Tinker Bell-for the cold, damp streets of London. On a difficult journey across the sea, he and Tink discover the dark and deadly, slithering part-man/part-creature Lord Ombra. It seems that the dreaded Ombra has a variety of mysterious powers including the ability to make shadows disappear. When Peter reaches London, he sets out to find the indomitable Molly. Together they must combat Ombra's terrible forces to both protect the Starcatchers and the treasured starstuff and most importantly to rescue Molly's mother from the clutches of evil. Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have done it again-written a compulsively readable, impossible-to-put-down tale that will delight readers of all ages.

The Sigel Regiment: A History of the 26th Wisconsin

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pula, James S., PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, Made up largely of German immigrants, the 26th Wisconsin served in the Union's ill-fated XI Corps at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, and later participated in Sherman's March to the Sea.

The Stranglers-All Live And All Of The Night

The Stranglers-All Live And All Of The Night Epic- Vinyl, LP, Album Greecia Rock Punk, New Wave, Pop Rock A1 No More Heroes A2 Was It You? A3 Down In The Sewer A4 Always The Sun A5 Golden Brown A6 North Winds B1 European Female B2 Strange Little Girl B3 Nice 'n' Sleazy B4 Toiler On The Sea B5 Spain B6 London Lady B7 All Day And All Of The Night

Frost Child, the (Lib)(CD)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McNamee, Eoin, PUBLISHER: Listening Library, "The final book in the thrilling Navigator trilogy." Twice the Harsh have tried to destroy time, and twice Owen and the Resisters have banded together to stop them. In "City of Time, "Owen killed the Harsh king, and now the Harsh are hungry for revenge. Their massive fleet is ready to set sail on the sea of time and hunt down the wily Navigator. In this third and final adventure, the Navigator and his friends use every last ounce of bravery and endurance to fight the toughest battle ever. As Owen searches for a solution, he travels through time to meet his father and grandfather, and discovers that the mysterious Frost Child holds the key to the power of the Harsh. "From the Hardcover edition."

The History of the Houston Astros

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goodman, Michael E., PUBLISHER: Child's World, Baseball may have been derived from two English games, cricket and rounders, but it is definitely The Great American Game. Maris, Cobb, Young, and Ruth made it that way. McGwire and Sosa have kept it alive, giving baseball fans much to cheer about as they take a trip around the bases time after time. This year, Creative Education's baseball series welcomes the majors' two youngest teams, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Baseball: The Great American Game chronicles the history and heroes of each team, from its beginnings to the present, capturing the spirit and energy of the major leagues. The swings and throws, the enthusiasm and determination, the big wins and bitter losses -- they're all here in color photographs and lively text that will have kids agreeing: This series hits one out of the park

The jungle book

Rudyard Kipling Here are the famous stories of how Mowgli came to the wolf pack, learned the law of the jungle from Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, and Kaa the python, and killed the evil tiger Shere Khan. (cod. I_)

The Day My Butt Went Psycho!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffiths, Andy, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Zack Freeman is ready to tell his story--the story of a brave young boy and his crazy runaway butt, the story of a crack butt-fighting unit called the B-team, a legendary Butt Hunter and his formidable daughter, and some of the biggest, ugliest and meanest butts ever to roam the face of Earth. Courage and endurance take Zack on a journey across the Great Windy Desert, through the Brown Forest and over a Sea of Butts before descending into the heart of an explosive buttcano to confront the biggest, ugliest and meanest butt of them all

Deep Atlantic: Life, Death, and Exploration in the Abyss

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellis, Richard, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, Open this book and you'll plunge five miles below the surface of the sea into an unforeseen realm inhabited by living creatures that strain the bounds of credibility. Prior to John Ross's successful retrieval in of six pounds of worm-filled mud from the bottom of Baffin Bay, it was widely believed that no life could possibly flourish in the dark, cold, pressurized waters of the deep Atlantic Ocean. Subsequent expeditions have unveiled a mind-boggling menagerie of deep-sea fauna with which we are still only marginally acquainted. Richard Ellis recounts the stories of the exploration of the deep sea and brings us face-to-face with these unexpected efflorescences of evolution.

The Sea Maidens of Japan

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bell, Lili / Brammer, Erin McGonigle, PUBLISHER: Ideals Publishing Company, The ama are the legendary sea maidens of Japan -- women who dive deep into the ocean to harvest shellfish. Kiyomi's mother, Okaasan, is teaching her the ways of the ama, but Kiyomi is frightened by the deep, dark waters. One night, Okaasan wakes Kiyomi to watch the sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Later, Kiyomi comes to identify with one of the hatchlings who is drachm toward the bright lights of the city, as she herself struggles to choose between life in the city's factories and life as an ama.

The Life of Moses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, Neil, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, Thirteen paintings tell the story of Moses' life, from his discovery as a foundling on the Nile, to his death on Mt. Pisgah over-looking the land of Canaan. Also depicted are the killing of the Egyptian overseer; the flight to Midian and the burning bush; Moses confronting the Pharaoh; the Plagues; the Exodus and the parting of the Red Sea; the manna from heaven; Moses on Mt. Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments; and the golden calf. The book also is enriched by a detailed commentary on each painting. The story that inspired the work is re-told, and symbols and important characters are explained. All in all, a stunning visual introduction to the great themes of the Old Testament as presented in works of art.

Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in Crisis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mitchell, Alanna, PUBLISHER: Emblem Editions, All life -- whether on land or in the sea -- depends on the oceans for two things: - Oxygen. Most of Earth's oxygen is produced by phytoplankton in the sea. These humble, one-celled organisms, rather than the spectacular rain forests, are the true lungs of the planet. - Climate control. Our climate is regulated by the ocean's currents, winds, and water-cycle activity. Sea Sick is the first book to examine the current state of the world's oceans -- the great unexamined ecological crisis of the planet -- and the fact that we are altering everything about them; temperature, salinity, acidity, ice cover, volume, circulation, and, of course, the life within them. Alanna Mitchell joins the crews of leading scientists in nine of the global ocean's hotspots to see firsthand what is really happening around the world. Whether it's the impact of coral reef bleaching, the puzzle of the oxygen-less dead zones such as the one in the Gulf of Mexico, or the shocking implications of the changing Ph balance of the sea, Mitchell explains the science behind the story to create an engaging, accessible yet authoritative account. "From the Hardcover edition."

Shark Wars

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Altbacker, Ernie, PUBLISHER: Razorbill, Since the dawn of time, prehistoric shark clans called Shivers have ruled over the earth's oceans, fierce protectors of all who swim. For eons, the Big Blue has prospered under Shiver Law, and the delicate balance of sea life kept sacred. Until now. Rising sea temperatures and overfishing have caused food to become scarce, and the battle for new hunting grounds has brought with it corruption and warfare. Now, with the ocean on the brink of chaos, a young reef shark named Gray - exiled from the safety of his peaceful reef home - must venture deep into Open Water to unlock the secrets of his destiny and bring peace back to the ocean. But first, heAll have to discover the truth about who - and what - he really is.

Beneath the Waves: Exploring the Hidden World of the Kelp

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wu, Norbert / Chronicle Books, PUBLISHER: Chronicle Books, Sensational photographs take readers on a journey beneath the waves and introduce them to the amazing life of the kelp forest environment. Readers will learn fascinating and varied facts such as how kelp grows, how it feeds and protects the animals that live in it, and how it can be ecologically harvested to produce such diverse products as ice cream and ink. Traveling through this hidden world, young marine biologists will discover gentle sea otters, giant jellyfish, spiny sea urchins, preying wolf eels and much, much more. The lively text is enhanced by a glossary and an index, making the book ideal for school and classroom collections as well as home libraries.

Surviving Coastal & Open Water

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davenport, Greg / Davenport, Gregory J., PUBLISHER: Stackpole Books, The second book in the Wilderness series covers the techniques and equipment necessary for surviving in water. Photos and drawings illustrate gear and techniques. Survival skills include keeping warm, creating a campsite, purifying and de-salting water, and finding food along the coast. Learn to navigate with a map, compass, and sexton and how to use a sea anchor and improvise sails. Learn how to signal for help, especially in open water. Upcoming books in the series are Surviving the Desert and Surviving the Jungle.

Justinian

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Turteltaub, H. N., PUBLISHER: Tor Books, An in-depth fictional look at the vicious reign of Justinian II, Emperor of the Romans in the seventh century and one of history's most brutal, desperate, and determined rulers. Justinian II assumed the throne at the youthful age of sixteen and expanded Rome's rule over the Arabs, the Slavs, and most significantly, over the priests of the Eastern Church. Headstrong and stubborn, he eventually overstepped his bounds and was overthrown by the nobles. No one may rule Rome who is not a whole man...so to ensure his powerlessness, his nose was cut off and he was exiled across the Black Sea.

Seabird in the Forest: The Mystery of the Marbled Murrelet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dunning, Joan, PUBLISHER: Boyds Mills Press, A tiny bird. A giant discovery. It's rare to find a modern-day mystery concerning the location of a bird's nest, but until the s, no one knew where the marbled murrelet laid its eggs. The little bird seemed to live entirely at sea. In this exquisitely illustrated book, Joan Dunning presents the amazing story of the marbled murrelet based on dramatic facts uncovered in the last few decades. Focusing on one pair of murrelets and their newborn chick, the author reveals the hidden nest in the canopy of the old-growth forests and the secret life of these birds before their fledgling sets off for the sea.

The Last of the Barons

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, PUBLISHER: Wildside Press, Lord Lytton () wrote extensively, and coined the phrases "The pen is mightier than the sword" and the line "It was a dark and stormy night."

LP 33 giri dischi in vinile

Cedo solo in blocco n° 12 LP - Doors(she cried) - John Mayall (Moving on) - Jethro Tull(The broadsword and the beast) - E.L.P. (welcomeback my friends...) - Genesis (Genesis / Invisible touch) - Santana (Blues for Salvador) - Cream (Live vol II) - The Shadows(Out of the Shadows) - Toots & The Maytals(reggae got soul) - Jimmy Cliff(Hanger) - Jean Beauvoir(Drums along the Mowak) - Dischi in perfette condizioni di conservazionetipo NM/NM - Nessun difetto all'ascolto ne sulla copertina - Nel prezzo indicato la spedizione è inclusa.

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.

Sharks and Rays of Borneo

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Janine N Caira Peter Last William T White, PUBLISHER: CSIRO Marine & Atmospheric Research, NA Acquista Ora

Sharks of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Steel, Rodney, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, Ever since the hit film Jaws, the terrifying image of the shark as a mindless killing machine has firmly imprinted itself on many of us. But with their large brains and extraordinarily keen sensory perception, sharks have a more sophisticated physiology than previously thought. Take a "dive" into shark-infested waters to watch and understand their behavior patterns. Very adaptive, they act in accordance with the demands of feeding and reproduction. The breeds range from the tiny (6 inches) Squaliolus laticaudus to the famed White Shark, who can measure 39 feet. Many live primarily on fish, though they will attack unfortunate humans who cross their path, as a number of stories recounted here prove. Incredible photographs offer a glimpse into the shark's wide jaws and toothy mouth, and of an incredible variety of species, including the handsome zebra shark, sand tiger, and nurse shark. An informative view of a much misunderstood creature.

Conan the Marauder

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roberts, John Maddox / Jordan, Robert, PUBLISHER: Tor Books, In the fabled lands far beyond the Vilayet Sea, Conan of Cimmeria faces his most deadly challenge. The warlord Bartatua plans to unite the Hyrkanian tribes and sweep across the world in conquest, while the Turanian wizard Khondemir plots to use Bartatua's ambition to further his sorcerous schemes. Ishkala, haughty Princess of Sogaria, and Lakhme, seductress and spy, weave their own intrigues as the power of gods is drawn to the City of Mounds, ancient necropolis of the Hyrkanians. Every hand is turned against Conan, and he can only be "Conan the Marauder"

The Keys to Remember

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Turner, Jodine, PUBLISHER: Xlibris Corporation, In this award winning continuation of the Goddess of the Stars and the Sea trilogy, humankind is once again on the threshold of a spiritual evolution. In fourth century England, six year old Rhianna is kidnapped and raised in a Christian Abbey but has never forgotten grandmother

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