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David Baldacci "The assassination of the Speaker of the House sets the members of the Camel Club in a race to prevent a silent yet bloody coup in Washington"- Publisher's note. (cod. I_)

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 Tombs of Atuan

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Le Guin, Ursula K., PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, THE TOMBS OF ATUANBook Two of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea CycleNow a SCI FI Original Miniseries When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away from her-home, family, possessions, even her name. She is now known only as Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the labyrinthine Tombs of Atuan, shrouded in darkness. When a young wizard, Ged Sparrowhawk, comes to steal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe, Tenar's rightful duty is to protect the Tombs. But Ged also brings with him the light of magic and tales of a brighter world Tenar has never known. Will Tenar risk everything to escape the darkness that has become her domain?With millions of copies sold worldwide, Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle has earned a treasured place on the shelves of fantasy lovers everywhere, alongside the works of such beloved authors as J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.

The Balance of Power: History and Theory

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sheehan, Michael / Sheehan, M., PUBLISHER: Routledge, The balance of power is one of the most fundamental concepts behind international politics and provides a structure for explaining some of the essential principles behind international relations. Yet despite its widespread importance it remains an enigma and is surrounded by controversy. "The Balance of Power" traces the evolution of the theory from the eighteenth century to the present day. It incorporates classical anlysis and recent research to give a detailed account of the concept in practice and the operation of the international system while challenging traditional views of the balance of power. Its exploration of the way the balance of power operated in key historical periods shows how the generally accepted development of the concept is based on a misunderstanding of the historical reality.

Talking Science

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davis, Adam Hart / Hart-Davis, Adam, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Adam Hart Davis has interviewed some of the most influential scientists and thinkers of our time. In this fascinating insight into modern science he presents the stories behind the science, the difficulties behind the discoveries and the future of the findings, as explained by the people themselves. Adam Hart Davis talks with: Jocelyn Bell Burnell (Bath, UK) Sir Michael Berry (Bristol, UK) Colleen Cavanaugh (Harvard, US) Richard Dawkins (Oxford, UK). Loren Graham (MIT, US) Richard Gregory (Bristol, UK) Eric Lander (MIT, US) Lord May of Oxford (UK) John Maynard Smith (Sussex, UK) Rosalind Picard (MIT, US) Peter Raven (St Louis, US) Sir Martin Rees (Cambridge, UK) Eugenie Scott (Oakland, US) Lewis Wolpert (UCL, UK)

In the Footsteps of the Master

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ideals Publications Inc / Morley, Fran / Skarmeas, Nancy, PUBLISHER: Ideals Publications, Follow the footsteps of Jesus with specially commissioned maps of the Holy Land and contemporary photo, completed by an inspiring text composed of passages from the Bible.

Gangsters: 50 Years of Madness, Drugs, and Death on the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yablonsky, Lewis / Yablonsky / Golinger, Eva, PUBLISHER: New York University Press, The effects of gang violence are witnessed every day on the streets, in the news, and on the movie screen. In all these forums, gangs of young adults are associated with drugs and violence. Yet what is it that prompts young people to participate in violent behavior? And what can be done to extract adolescents from the gangster world of crime, death, and incarceration once they have become involved? In Gangsters: 50 Years of Madness, Drugs, and Death on the Streets of America, Lewis Yablonsky provides answers to the most baffling and crucial questions regarding gangs. Using information gathered from over forty years of experience working with gang members and based on hundreds of personal interviews, many conducted in prisons and in gang neighborhoods, Yablonsky explores the pathology of the gangsters' apparent addiction to incarceration and death. Gangsters is divided into four parts, including a brief history of gangs, the characteristics of gangs, successful approaches for treating gangsters in prison and the community, and concluding with a review and analysis of notable behavioral and social scientific theories of gangs. While condemning their violent behavior in no uncertain terms, Yablonsky offers hope through his belief that, given a chance in an effective treatment program, youths trapped in violent behavior can change their lives in positive ways and, in turn, facilitate positive change in their communities and society at large.

The Collected Ellison: The City on the Edge of Forever

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellison, Harlan / Bauman, Jill, PUBLISHER: White Wolf Games Studio, Finally The definitive lifeworks of the author The Washington Post calls "one of the great living American short story writers". The first of 20 volumes, Edgeworks: The Collected Ellison, Volume 1 contains An Edge in My Voice and Over the Edge with completely revised, updated and expanded manuscripts.

A List of the Books of Reference, in the Reading Room of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: British Museum, PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing LLC, NA

The Military Campaigns of the Wars of the Roses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haigh, Philip A., PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, Two branches of England's Royal family fought each other for supremacy over a period of thirty years from to , in a series of campaigns known as the Wars of the Roses. Philip Haigh presents, for the first time in a single volume, detailed accounts of each of the fifteen major battles of the war. How the two armies maneuvered to encounter each other, their composition and tactics are all covered.

The Alkuchanian Govin. Long-term investigation

The Alkuchanian Govin. Long-term investigation of the steppe landscape. SOCHAVA, V.B. and, FRISH, V.A. editors Editore: Israel Program for Scientific Translations, Jerusalem () Usato Soft Cover Translated from the Russian (Alkuchanskii Govin; opyt statsionarnogo izucheniya stepnogo landshafta). At head of title: Academy of Sciences of the USSR. Siberian Department. Institute of the Geography of Siberia and the Far East. Euro 30

Raising a Modern Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lewis, Robert, PUBLISHER: Focus on the Family Publishing, What does it mean to be a man? Moreover, how does a father instill these qualities in his son? Using as an example the process by which a boy moved through the medieval stages of knighthood, Robert Lewis identifies parallel stages for today's fathers to create ceremonies to commemorate significant milestones in a young man's journey toward becoming a modern-day knight. Beginning with a biblical perspective of manhood, author-pastor Robert Lewis shares a unique approach to shaping a boy into a man by equipping him with three essential elements: a vision, a code of conduct, and a cause (Christianity) in which to invest his life. Complete with ceremony ideas to celebrate accomplishments and ingrain them in his mind, this softcover is as insightful as it is practical in raising a boy to be a chivalrous, godly man.

African Arts & Cultures

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chanda, Jacqueline, PUBLISHER: Davis Publications, Celebrate the diversity and beauty of cultures in sub-Saharan Africa through a study of their art. Examine the traditional role of art in all facets of life -- the rites of passage, religious rituals, farming and daily existence. Conveying political, social, and economic themes, these works of art are visual proof of the cultural distinctiveness of the different African peoples.

Logistics in the National Defense

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eccles, Henry E. / Logistics Research Project, The George W / Wriston, Henry M., PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, The author develops the concept that logistics constitute a bridge between the national economy and the combat forces. He explains the role of the civilian as well as of the professional, and discusses the differences in their modes of thought and methods of operation.

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 Challenge of Diversity: Involvement or Alienation in the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Daryl G., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, Reviews the growth of diversification and its causes. Explores student retention, the alienation of minorities, useful theoretical perspectives, patterns among successful institutions, and the value of organizing for diversity.

Basel in the Age of Burckhardt: A Study in Unseasonable

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gossman, Lionel / University of Chicago Press, PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press, This remarkable history tells the story of the independent city-republic of Basel in the nineteenth century, and of four major thinkers who shaped its intellectual history: the historian Jacob Burckhardt, the philologist and anthropologist Johann Jacob Bachofen, the theologian Franz Overbeck, and the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.

A Global Agenda: Issues Before the 57th General Assembly of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ayton-Shenker, Diana, PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, This annual publication provides readers with the most accurate, complete, and up-to-date information on the work of the United Nations. Designed to serve international affairs experts, concerned citizens, and students, each volume of A Global Agenda offers a comprehensive overview of the complex and disparate activities of the entire UN system over the course of a year and describes their significance within the context of contemporary events. Sponsored by the United Nations Association of the United States of America.

DK Readers: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Masters of the Force

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), Who are the Masters of the Force? The Jedi, of course In this exciting Level 1 reader, harness the power of the Force as you learn all about the Jedi and their amazing abilities. With eye-catching images and simple sentences, this reader is sure to capture the imagination of young Padawans everywhere

A Long Path: The Search for a Tennessee Bicentennial

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hinton, Kem G., PUBLISHER: Hillsboro Press, Though most Tennesseans first heard of the Tennessee Bicentennial Capitol Mall during the year of its celebration, the path of its creation is almost as old as the state itself. From details of the first settlement on the site of the Mall to descriptions of items still to come, Kem Hinton tells the story of this vital Nashville area through historical pictures and commentary.

The Great Divide: Christianity or Evolution?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berghoef, Gerard / DeKoster, Lester, PUBLISHER: Banner of Truth, Shows that the philosophy of evolution cannot be combined with the teaching of the Bible.

Pearling in the Arabian Gulf: A Kuwaiti Memoir

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Al-Shamlan, Saif Marzooq / Clark, Peter, PUBLISHER: London Centre of Arab Studies, Born in Kuwait in , into a distinguished Kuwaiti family of pearl merchants and seafarers, Saif Marzooq al- Shamlan describes the final generation of the pearling industry from to the slump of the s, when the development of the Japanese cultured pearl led to economic disaster for the people of the Gulf.

Happy-People-Pills for All

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walker, Mark, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons Inc, "Happy-People-Pills for All" explores current theories of happiness while demonstrating the need to develop advanced pharmacological agents for the enhancement of our capacity for happiness and wellbeing.Presents the first detailed exploration of the enhancement of happinessA controversial yet rigorous argument that demonstrates the moral imperative for the development and mass distribution of 'happy-pills', to promote the wellbeing of the individual and societyBrings together the philosophy, psychology and biology of happinessMaps the development of the next generation of positive mood pharmacologyOffers a corrective to contemporary accounts of happiness

The Birth of the Bill of Rights.

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rutland, Robert Allen, PUBLISHER: Northeastern University Press, Including Two Appendices. Appendix A, The Virginia Declaration Of Rights; Appendix B, The Federal Bill Of Rights.

Where Have All the Nurses Gone?: The Impact of the Nursing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Satterly, Faye, PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, An in-depth, behind-the-scenes account of a healthcare system under stress and the declining quality of medical treatment in America.

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