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The British Campaign in France and Flanders

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doyle, Arthur Conan, PUBLISHER: University Press of the Pacific, CONTENTS: January to July The Battle of the Somme Attack of the Seventh and Eight Corps on Gommecourt, Serre, and Beaumont Hamel Attack of the Tenth and Third Corps, July The Attack of the Fifteenth and Thirteenth Corps, July From July 2 to July The Breaking of the Second Line. July July 14 to July 31 The Operations of Gough's Army upon the Northern Flank up to September 15 August 1 to September 15 Breaking the Third Line, September 15 From September 15 to the Battle of the Ancre The Gaining of the Thiepval Ridge The Battle of the Ancre. November

The Absence of Gray: A Book of Poetry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Daniels, Amy, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, The thought behind the book THE ABSENCE OF GRAY is to dissuade the concepts of gray or of uncertainty. The poems persuade you to think a different way or expound on ideas that you already believe to be true. This poetry represents feelings of happiness, sadness, peace, rage, unrest, and victory. I hope the journey through this book is one of benefit and consciousness.

A Brief Introduction to Ancient Aegean Art: Cycladic,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Uhl, Jason, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, In this volume you will find a brief evaluation on the importance of the artistry of the Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. It is through the art and architecture of these very early Greek civilizations that we have been better able to understand the true roots of the Greek civilization in its entirety. The art and architecture of these three civilizations have yielded us much insight into the basic social organization, living habits, religions and spiritual figures that would later develop into the basis for Greek society.

Art Embroidery

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maidment, Liz, PUBLISHER: Andre Deutsch, In this book Liz Maidment explains how she chooses her subjects, the process of getting together the necessary fabrics, colours, and patterns, and the mixture of meditation and inspiration that goes into the creation of her landscapes.

Lord of the Rings Brooch Elven Leaf Brooch (silver plated)

A reproduction of the leaf brooch worn by the members of the Fellowship of the Ring from the movie trilogy The Lord of the Rings is now available in silver plated metal with rich green enameling. This inspiring and beautiful piece symbolizes the spirit and bond of those entrusted to save Middle-Earth.

The Illustrated Guide to the Tarot

The Illustrated Guide to the Tarot: Interpret the Symbols of the Tarotand Increase Your Understanding of the Cards Kathleen McCormack - Quarto Publishing plc The Tarot is one of the oldest and most intr iguing systems of divination, or fotune-telling. This lavish ly illustrated book displays some of the most beautiful exam ples of Tarot packs from the past, and from around the world. 10 euro + shipping delivery

The Art of War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tzu, Sun / Sawyer, Ralph D., PUBLISHER: Fall River Press, An illuminating new look at the classic primer on warfare. Distinguishing itself from many previous versions, this contemporary translation of Sun-Tzu's landmark text acknowledges the work first and foremost as a masterpiece of military strategy. Translator Ralph Sawyer provides the most detailed introduction and commentary yet offered on the text, its author, and his age. Get inside the head of Sun-Tzu, and find out which significant historical battles influenced his thinking. Sawyer's exhaustive biographical research helps you separate the myth from the elusive man himself. Immerse yourself in the mindset of the Chinese military organization through an extensive overview of its history as well as its tactical use of chariots, horse and cavalry, armor and shields, and swords. Several supplementary sections illuminate relevant portions of the recently discovered tomb texts and "lost writings," reputed to be earlier variants of the standard version. A glossary identifies figures and terms for the convenience of readers unfamiliar with Chinese history and writings.

Commonwealth Caribbean Public Law

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fiadjoe, Albert, PUBLISHER: Routledge Cavendish, Taking a critical look at the major areas of constitutional and administrative law, Commonwealth Caribbean Public Law places a firm emphasis on the protection of citizens' rights and good governance. The third edition of this book builds on the success of the previous two editions, setting-out the established legal principles through Caribbean cases, along with critique and commentary of the law where appropriate. Contemporary issues and changes in Caribbean public law are addressed including: the refining of the rules governing judicial review; recent cases dealing with the death penalty; and the likely impact on CARICOM initiatives on the rights of citizens.

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.

Weirdos from Another Planet!: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Watterson, Bill, PUBLISHER: Andrews McMeel Publishing, "Flashes of innovative genius abound. Exploring the world of Calvin and Hobbes is great therapy. The antics of the precocious boy and his suave stuffed tiger pal can pull anyone out of the doldrums." --"Amarillo News Globe" In "Calvin and Hobbes" book "Weirdos From Another Planet," this power-packed extravaganza of creative energy and imagination feature the childhood fun and fantasy that was a Watterson trademark. "Weirdos From Another Planet," is out of this world

Better the Devil

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wild, Mike, PUBLISHER: Black Flame, The Caballistics are attacked in London and forced to use powerful magic, which breaks The Accord - the pact that forbids the use of sorcery. They've been set up. Someone wants them out of the way, but why? The answer lies with doppelgangers of figures who are key to activating a British variation of the terracotta army. The doppelgangers are already retaking their places. A Golem invasion is imminent. To stop them, Caballisics, Inc must form unholy alliances with the dead of London and the shadowy organisation known as the Dark Parliament. London is about to become a war-zone...

Gastrointestinal Functions

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Delvin, Edgard E. / Lentze, Michael J., PUBLISHER: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Written by internationally renowned clinical and biomedical investigators, this volume highlights recent advances in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic and functional gastrointestinal disorders in children and adolescents. Coverage includes state-of-the-art guidelines on management of intractable diarrhea, malabsorption, esophageal dysfunction, celiac disease, autoimmune enteropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, and gut motility disorders. To further the reader's understanding of the pathophysiology of these conditions, the book presents current concepts on the assembly of brush border membranes, the role of extracellular matrix proteins in intestinal cell function, the structure-function relationships of intestinal disaccharidases, and the development and role of the gastric epithelium.

Weird Science: A Conflatation of Art and Science

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hofmann, Irene / Grabner, Michelle / Wittkopp, Gregory, PUBLISHER: Cranbrook Art Museum, Art meets science -- and engages the recent controversies of science studies -- in work by contemporary artists Mark Dion, Gregory Green, Margaret Honda, and Andrea Zittel. Using scientific language, strategies and protocols, each of these projects focuses on a different area of exploration (natural science, nuclear physics, zoology, and genetic engineering), and investigates the influence, authority, and effects of science. David Wilson, Director of the Museum of Jurassic Technology, writes on the 17th century scholar, inventor, curator, and early progenitor of 'weird science', Athanasius Kircher; exhibition curator Irene Hofmann places these works into the context of each artist's career.

Big Bill of Chicago

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wendt, Lloyd / Kogan, Herman / Kogan, Rick, PUBLISHER: Northwestern University Press, To some he was a humanitarian and builder. Others scorned him as a fake and friend of gangsters with "the carcass of a rhinoceros and the brain of a baboon." This rollicking history traces the rise of William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson, Chicago's famous reform mayor, from his upper class roots to his years as a teenaged cowboy, from his fame as a star athlete to the years as a master politician in a world where the ward boss ruled and whiskey for the voters cost a quarter a shot. Big Bill of Chicago profiles the whole brawling arena of city politics from the turn of the century to the Prohibition Era. It is a primer in the way American politics worked-and works-and a map along the countless winding ways even the dirtiest deal can lead to something great.

Cadogan Guide Morocco

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rogerson, Barnaby, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, In the fully updated and revised edition of his highly acclaimed guide, Morrocan expert Barnaby Rogerson takes travelers by the hand and leads them through the bustling kasbahs and ancient ruins of this diverse land. Barnaby's sound advice ensures they will taste the finest Morrocan cuisine in handpicked restaurants and delight in the experience of bartering in the souks. His narrative seamlessly interweaves the compelling history of this mesmerizing country with practical details on traveling around and detailed description of both the major and minor sites. Cadogan takes visitors on an exotic journey over the high mountain ranges of the Rif, across the desert plains of Jel and the Rekkam, through the palm-shaded valleys of the Dades, and into the the heart of vibrant capital Marrakech, ensuring that they will enjoy every step of the way.

The Shield of Honor

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, Gilbert, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Two families--the Wakefields of nobility and the lower-class Morgans--are the focus of this sweeping generational saga, joined by intriguing personalities such as Elizabeth I, William Tyndale, and John Bunyan. Linking the people and events through the ages is the struggle of men and women who sought God as the answer to their difficulties. #3: "Shield of Honor" This third book of the series depicts the English civil war, Charles I, and Cromwell as it continues the story of the Wakefield and Morgan families.

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 newspapers 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.

Benin

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Plankensteiner, Barbara, PUBLISHER: 5 Continents, The Benin kingdom of the Edo people flourished in West Africa between the 15th and 19th centuries. The latest volume in the highly regarded "Visions of Africa "series explores the remarkable court art of this powerful empire. Their unique bronzes and stunning ivory and wood carvings enjoyed a place in the royal palace grounds of Benin City until , when the empire succumbed to British rule and the works were scattered around the globe. These works were essential elements in court rituals and representation, and are reassembled here for the first time. In this beautifully illustrated study of a fascinating chapter in African art history, a leading scholar introduces the complex history, iconography, and function of Benin royal art and discusses various approaches to its interpretation and stylistic development.

The Peasant and the Raj: Studies in Agrarian Society and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stokes, Eric / Stokes, E. T., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, These twelve essays explore the nature of south Asian agrarian society and examine the extent to which it changed during the period of British rule. The central focus of the book is directed to peasant agitation and violence and four of the studies look at the agrarian explosion that formed the background to the Mutiny. The essays give a coherent historical treatment of the Indian peasant world, and the paperback edition of this successful book will be of interest to the student of peasant studies and to the sociologist as well as to development economists and agronomists generally.

Popular History of Priestcraft in All Ages and Nations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howitt, William, PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing, Two Evil Principles: Kingcraft and Priestcraft; Paganism; Mythology of the Assyrians and Syrians; Establishment of Monkery (monks); Popish Arrogance and Atrocities; Jesuits and Inquisitors; English Church; Ministerial Plan of Irish Church Reform; Clerical Incomes; Evils of the system of Church Patronage; Retrospect view of of the Effects of Priestcraft.

Taekwondo

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hornsey, Kevin, PUBLISHER: Tuttle Publishing, Taekwondo is best described as a non-violent art, a system of total body exercise, and a way of life. Translated, "tae" means foot, "kwon" means fist, and "do" means art -- the Korean art of the foot and fist. Historians have traced the beginnings of this art to over years ago in Korea. Today, this fascinating system of self-defense has evolved into an international sport -- now a part of the Olympics. Taekwondo includes physical techniques, mental disciplines, and a deep philosophy. With over 50 million Taekwondo practitioners worldwide, this step-by-step, heavily illustrated introduction has a great deal to offer students of any age or ability range. Acquista Ora

Cry of the Panther: Quest of a Species

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McMullen, James P., PUBLISHER: Pineapple Press, Returning from Vietnam carrying lead in his back and the jungle in his mind, the author disappears into the Florida Everglades, the one place in America most like the jungles of Vietnam. He begins to track the endangered Florida panther to save it -- and himself.

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 Life and Adventures of Lyle Clemens

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rechy, John, PUBLISHER: Grove/Atlantic, From the author of the classic City of Night comes a captivating, wickedly entertaining novel in which an irrepressible young hero is set loose in the religious-fundamentalist world of Texas, the gambling palaces of Las Vegas, and the enticing mythos of Los Angeles

Debt of honor

Tom Clancy Called out of retirement to serve as National Security Advisor to the president, Jack Ryan, with the help of CIA officers John Clark and Domingo Chavez, must prepare the untested president to meet the challenges of a new world order.

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