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The Christmas Encyclopedia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crump, William D., PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, This reference work presents a tremendous amount of information about the Christmas holiday from its inception around A.D. 350 to the present day. Covering not only Christmas day but the entire season from Advent through Epiphany, over 340 entries provide details on historical events that have shaped Christmas; St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, and other mythical beings that spread gifts around the world; symbols such as the Yule log, Christmas tree, holly, and mistletoe; sacred and popular carols and other music; and customs in the United States and around the world.

The Architecture of All Abundance: Creating a Successful

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carroll, Lenedra J., PUBLISHER: New World Library, Navigating the shark-infested waters of the entertainment industry, recovering from life-threatening illness, and rebounding from business failure, Lenedra Carroll has pioneered innovative principles for building success in the material world. Engaging stories deftly portray alternative ways to attain prosperity, love, good health, and a sense of purpose while living ethically and in harmony with others. Practical exercises make the seven principles clear and accessible for every reader.

Back from the Deep: The Strange Story of the Sister Subs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: LaVO, Carl, PUBLISHER: US Naval Institute Press, This epic World War II saga follows the intertwined destinies of the sister subs Squalus and Sculpin.

Catalog years of Gold Coins of the World

Vendo il seguente Catalogo Numismatico di Monete in Oro del mondo - mondiali dagli antichi greci agli anni ' years of Gold Coins of the World from ancient times to the present di Robert Friedberg, 736 pagine, condizioni come da foto.

The Present is a Gift Mo Better Stories from the World of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Michael F Hoyt, PUBLISHER: iUniverse Inc, NA

Lady's Holm.

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walker, Annie L., PUBLISHER: British Library, Historical Print Editions, The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Walker, Annie L.; vol.; .d.1.

Lullabies Around the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, PUBLISHER: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, Over 25 timeless bedtime ballads collected from all over the world, beautifully illustrated in Hallmark fashion. Includes an introduction, easy piano arrangements, and notes on the origin of each song. More than a songbook, Lullabies Around The World is a great way to learn multiculturalism and harmony through diversity. Available in both hardcover and softcover editions.

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A Point of Honor

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heydt, Dorothy J., PUBLISHER: Daw Books, Sir Mary de Courey is the doughtiest knight in the virtual reality land of Chivalry. But when, in the real world, her plane crashes and her car is driven off the road, she finds herself in more trouble than single combat can solve. Someone appears to want to retrieve the mysterious manor that she won from an anonymous knight, and is willing to kill her to get it back. Now she must travel through the world of Chivalry to find the secret door that leads from the most mundane of Virtual Reality libraries to the most magical of worlds

The Everything Christmas Book: Stories, Songs, Food,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adams Media, PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation, The Everything "RM" Christmas Book has it all There are party ideas, stories and poems, customs and traditions, gift ideas, and a history of Christmas around the world. From the tradition of mistletoe to The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, from the lyrics of favorite carols to the date of the tree-lighting at the White House, The Everything Christmas Book is a classic to share with family and friends:

Handbook of Landscape Archaeology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David, Bruno / Thomas, Julian, PUBLISHER: Left Coast Press, Over the past three decades, "landscape" has become an umbrella term to describe many different strands of archaeology. From the processualist study of settlement patterns to the phenomenologist's experience of the natural world, from human impact on past environments to the environment's impact on human thought, action, and interaction, the term has been used. In this volume, for the first time, over 80 archaeologists from three continents attempt a comprehensive definition of the ideas and practices of landscape archaeology, covering the theoretical and the practical, the research and conservation, and encasing the term in a global framework. As a basic reference volume for landscape archaeology, this volume will be the benchmark for decades to come. All royalties on this Handbook are donated to the World Archaeological Congress.

Our Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Woodward, John, PUBLISHER: Brown Bear Books, From the surface of your skin to the eye of a fly, the world around us has a host of fascinating details that are too small for the eye to see. Close-Up takes readers into this secret world through remarkable color photographs taken by powerful microscopes that show incredible detail.

What Jesus Demands from the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Piper, John, PUBLISHER: Crossway, Piper's examination of Jesus' demands in theGospels helps us see the loving concern of our Savior in aredemptive-historical context. The four Gospels arefilled with demands from Jesus. These demands are Jesus' wayof showing us who he is and what he expects of us. They are notharsh demands originating from a selfish desire to control, butrather loving directions for our good and ultimate satisfaction. Infact, what Jesus demands from the world can be summed up as: "Trust and treasure me above all." This is goodnews In What Jesus Demands from the World, John Piper looksat the demands of Jesus as found in the four Gospels. He beginswith an introduction that puts the demands in aredemptive-historical context, then engages in a conciseexamination of each. The result is an accessible introduction forthoughtful inquirers and new believers, as well as a refreshingreminder for more mature believers of God's plan for hisSon's glory and our good. Now available in paperback.

Primary Sources, Historical Collections: Diary of a Tour in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mary Georgina Emma Dawson Damer, Hon, PUBLISHER: Primary Sources, Historical Collections, This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

The silver treasure

Geraldine McCaughrean A silver treasure of myths and legends from around the world: a companion volume to the highly acclaimed GOLDEN HOARD (cod. I_)

The World's Greatest Brands

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kochan, Nicholas / Interbrand Firm / Interbrand &Firm&, PUBLISHER: New York University Press, We all know a successful brand when we see one. But why do some succeed when others fail? From Coca-Cola to Microsoft, from Ben and Jerry's to Reebok, The World's Greatest Brands looks at the histories of successful brands, ranking them by achievement and focusing on their individual recipes for success. Opening with a discussion of the way branding works, the latest trends in branding, and the tenets of successful branding, The World's Greatest Brands provides a table of the world's greatest brands, with an analysis of the success of brands in a number of different product categories, regions, and sectors. Including hundreds of glossy color photographs, this book will be instrumental to anyone interested in brands and how they can be created, sustained, and strengthened.

Alice Walker

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bloom, Harold, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, -- Brings together the best criticism on the most widely read poets, novelists, and playwrights -- Presents complex critical portraits of the most influential writers in the English-speaking world -- from the English medievalists to contemporary writers

Page One: The New York Times: Major Events as

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: New York Times, PUBLISHER: Galahad Books, Gathering all the headline events of the twentieth century, Page One is a breathtaking chronicle of our times. This new edition contains history-making events from , including the Pope's historical visit to Cuba, the balancing of the federal budget, the Unabomber's guilty plea, and the Monica Lewinsky scandal at the White House. These stories join the major events of previous decades, from the peace treaty signed in Paris.ending the First World War to Nixon and Watergate; the re-unification of Germany to the demise of the Soviet Union; the Gulf War to the tragic bombings of the World Trade Center and Oklahoma City; and the assassination of Israel's Yitzhak Rabin. A definitive introduction to history, Page One delivers a thrilling journey into the events that have shaped this century.

Fighting Firsts: Fighter Aircraft Combat Debuts from

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guttman, Jon, PUBLISHER: Cassell, With fighter planes it can be as simple as this: those with the better aircraft generally win. Take a look at the fighters and their firsts, from the beginning of air combat in World War One through World War Two's dogfights and blitzkriegs. Some aircraft made their mark immediately; others initially showed less promise but then came through with flying colors. Also center stage are the pilots who worked miracles with their machines and became as famous as the planes they flew.

Joy to the World: A Victorian Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hart, Cynthia / Grossman, John / Dunhill, Priscilla, PUBLISHER: Workman Publishing, Text by Priscilla Dunhill. The Christmas we love today sprang from the festive parlors and bedecked halls of a century ago, where it lives still in the lush pages of "Joy to the World." A specially embossed and die-cut jacket wraps the book like a precious gift. Selection of the Literary Guild and the Better Homes & Gardens Family Book Service. copies in print.

Japan and China in the World Political Economy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pekkanen Saadia / Pekkanen, Saadia / Tsai, Kellee, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Two powers in East Asia today stand to define the region's economic and commercial future: Japan, which rose in a spectacular industrial burst to become at present the world's second largest economy; and China, which is rapidly advancing towards a market economy under the watchful eye of the world. While much has been made of Japan and China's particular economic institutions and developmental paths, few works analyze them in a comparative framework. Including contributions from leading academics, the text focuses on the period from the s to the onset of the s, reviewing the experiences of Japan and China across the areas of development, trade, investment, finance and technology. Drawing on a combination of official documents, economic statistics, case studies and original fieldwork, this book will give political scientists, political economists, business concerns, and policy analysts a firmer grasp of the role Japan and China stand to play in the world political economy.

Breaking Ground: An Immigrant's Journey from Poland to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Libeskind, Daniel / Crichton, Sarah, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, More than a memoir. An autobiography of architecture, culture, and people. One of the most influential architects of our time recounts an extraordinary life-from his childhood in post-war Poland as the son of Holocaust survivors to his controversial and dramatic recounting of the designing of the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center.

From Brokenness to Community

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vanier, Jean, PUBLISHER: Paulist Press, The lectures in this volume witness the importance of the meeting between the university of the learned and the university of the poor. From them a deep understanding of true discipleship emerges.

The World and a Very Small Place in Africa

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wright, Donald R., PUBLISHER: M.E. Sharpe, This study looks at the effects of "global" phenomena -- trans-Saharan trade, European expansion, the rise of an Atlantic plantation complex, industrialization, imperialism, colonialism, world wars, growth of a world market, political independence and economic dependence -- on the way of life in Niumi, a small area at the mouth of the Gambia river in West Africa (now called The Gambia), over the last six-seven hundred years. Written in clear, accessible prose, and drawing on archival and oral traditions, the work considers global developments from a local/regional perspective.

Russian Republics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adams, Simon, PUBLISHER: Smart Apple Media, From Israel and Palestine to Central America, this insightful series provides an overview of some of the most volatile flashpoints around the world, helping readers see the human toll and make sense of the history behind the headlines.

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