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Providence Vanished: Book I of the Flames of Antioch

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoch, Adam, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, The Book of Antioch, a book that is the past, present, and future, has been stolen from a meadow at the base of a large mountain guarded by two oracles, setting into motion events to mark a changing age. A rider named Perseus, bloody and near death, arrives at the oracle's cottage. After being nursed back to health, Perseus learns that he is the one prophesized to reclaim the Book. Perseus sets out the next morning and meets a young satyr, Cyprian, who accompanies him through a changing and dangerous landscape to the lair of a drakamor, an ancient, malicious spirit, where lies the Book. "Providence Vanished" is the first book of "The Flames of Antioch," a series that chronicles the epic quest of Perseus to find the book and return it to safety.

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

Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McDermott, Gerald, PUBLISHER: Voyager Paperbacks, Wherever Coyote goes you can be sure he'll find trouble. Now he wants to sing, dance, and fly like the crows, so he begs them to teach him how. The crows agree but soon tire of Coyote's bragging and boasting. They decide to teach the great trickster a lesson. This time, Coyote has found real trouble

Interrogating Pop in Architecture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Konrad, Daniela / Danziger, Jason, PUBLISHER: Wasmuth, As architects devise ever more radical gestures with which to wow an increasingly architecture-literate public, the discipline itself has had to engage conceptions of "popular culture." This volume traces the discussions of a group of students, teachers and invited guests from the fields of architecture, landscape architecture and psychology, all of whom worked together at the TU (Technical University) Berlin to discuss this subject. Acquista Ora

The Water Hole

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Base, Graeme, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, In the tradition of his best-selling alphabet book, Animalia, author and illustrator Graeme Base takes young readers on an exhilarating journey of discovery with an ingenious fusion of counting book, puzzle book, storybook, and art book. From the plains of Africa and the jungles of the Amazon to the woodlands of North America and the deserts of outback Australia, the animals come together to drink from the water hole. But their water supply is diminishing. Whatas going on? Each sumptuous landscape illustration conceals hidden animal pictures for readers to find as they count the animals that visit the water hole and try to solve the mystery: will the animals come back or is their water source gone forever?

Season of the Witch: Border Lines, Marginal Notes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffin, Gail B., PUBLISHER: Trilogy Publications, In Season of the Witch, feminist professor Gail Griffin explores the landscape of the late 20th century as she examines subjects ranging from the significance of the Beatles, Motown and the Wizard of Oz, to defenses of feminism, multiculturalism and political correctness. She also reflects deeply throughout on the art and philosophy of teaching. With penetrating insight she dives into the treacherous waters of teaching African American literature to white students, looking for places where real contact might be made. In recounting classroom dramas, both tension-filled and triumphant, she paints a picture of a woman willing to take risks to transcend differences, and open her students' minds to new possibilities.

Touring the Flatiron District: Walks in Four Historic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mendelsohn, Joyce, PUBLISHER: City and Company, From the Victorian department stores of Ladies' Mile to the Greek Revival townhouses of Chelsea to the early skyscrapers of Madison Square to the stately brownstones of Gramercy park, "Touring the Flatiron District takes the reader through some of he most vibrant sections of New York City.

The Source Of Life Exploring The Mystery Of The Eucharist

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Christoph Cardinal Schonborn, PUBLISHER: Crossroad Publishing Company, NA Acquista Ora

The Paperweight

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Young, Francis Kerr / Steele, Andrew / Clement, Devyn, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, In the closing hours of Christmas night an old man accidentally knocks a liquid-filled paperweight to the floor. When he picks it up, swirling snow within the glass globe gradually settles to reveal a winter landscape. His mind goes back to the days of his youth in far-off Scotland and a Christmas story unfolds. Changing scenes within the snow dome reflect glimpses of memory that tell a wondrous tale of Christmas.

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.

Into Tibet: The CIA's First Atomic Spy and His Secret

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Laird, Thomas, PUBLISHER: Grove/Atlantic, Into Tibet is the incredible story of a American undercover expedition led by America's first atomic agent, Douglas S. Mackiernan -- a covert attempt to arm the Tibetans and to recognize Tibet's independence in the months before China invaded. It recounts a harrowing and unprecedented two-thousand-mile trek on foot and camel across China and the deserts of inner Asia. For the first time, Thomas Laird reveals how Mackiernan helped establish a covert intelligence pipeline from China to India; how he gathered atomic intelligence for the United States; how his partner Frank Bessac urged the Tibetan government to request covert U.S. military aid and then carried the signed request out of Lhasa; and, finally, how Dean Rusk and the CIA responded. Laird reveals how the clash between the State Department and the CIA, as well us unguided actions by field agents, hastened the Chinese invasion of Tibet. Commenting on American motivations during this operation for the first time, the Dalai Lama says bluntly, "The courage was not there." U.S. government actions were ultimately a kiss of death for Tibet and Mackiernan -- the first CIA agent ever killed during a covert operation. A gripping narrative of survival, courage, and intrigue among the nomads, princes, and warring armies of inner Asia, Into Tibet rewrites the accepted history behind the Chinese invasion of Tibet. "Laird does an exemplary job of investigating, reporting, and shaping the events and personalities that compose the tragic story." -- Bob Shacochis, author of The Immaculate Invasion

Ali, Child of the Desert

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: London, Jonathan / Lewin, Ted, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Captures the dramatic beauty and danger of the Sahara Seated atop his camel, Ali felt the desert roll beneath him. Three days' ride ahead lay the Moroccan market town of Rissani, at the edge of the Great Sahara, where Ali and his father would sell their camels. But suddenly, out of nowhere, the wind came howling, and the whirling sand swallowed the sun, the camel herd, and his father. Stranded on the vast Sahara, Ali must summon all his courage to first find food and shelter, then his father. In the process, he learns the true nature of the desert and its people.

The Novels of Mrs. Aphra Behn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Behn, Aphra, PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, Contents--The Royal Slave; The Fair Jilt; The Nun; Agnes de Castro; The Lover's Watch; The Case for the Watch; The Lady's Looking-Glass to Dress Herself By; The Lucky Mistake; The Court of the King of Bantam; The Adventure of the Black Lady.

Plein Air Painting in Oil

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Serrano, Frank, PUBLISHER: Walter Foster Publishing, Explore the simple techniques and practical tips for painting dynamic landscapes outdoors. When you are ready to take your hobby to the great outdoors, then you are ready for this comprehensive guide by Frank Serrano. "Plein Air Painting in Oil" will teach you everything you need to know to paint outdoors with oil, accurately portraying clouds, trees, rocks, mountains, and other natural landscape elements. You will learn the essentials of the craft, such as working with light and shadow, choosing a subject, and achieving a variety of atmospheric effects. YouAEll appreciate the way Serrano communicates the traditions and basic techniques of this unique artistic genre with simplicity and clarity, helping you discover the peaceful joy of painting en plein air

Profiles in Courage

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kennedy, John F. / Kennedy, Robert F. / Kennedy-Schlossberg, Caroline, PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, During , John F. Kennedy, then a U.S. senator, chose eight of his historical colleagues to profile for their acts of astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. These heroes include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in , "Profiles in Courage -- now featuring a new Introduction by Caroline Kennedy, as well as Robert Kennedy' s Foreword written for the memorial edition -- resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues and is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. It is, as Robert Kennedy writes, "not just stories of the past but a book of hope and confidence for the future. What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us."

The Challenge of Islam: The Prophetic Tradition, Lectures,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Norman O. / Neu, Jerome / Simpson, Mathew E., PUBLISHER: North Atlantic Books, "The Prophetic Tradition: The Challenge of Islam "is an enlightening set of lectures given by Norman O. Brown during the s, exploring a wide-ranging array of topics concerning Islam. Brown reveals the overlooked relationship between Islam and early Christianity, exploring Islam's relation to, and revision of, the Christian tradition, the literary innovation of the Qu'ran, the nature of revolutionary and political Islam, and the vision of a world civilization. Throughout these lectures, which are remarkably pertinent today, Brown seeks to educate the reader on misunderstood areas of Islam, including the split between the Sunni and Shi'ite sects and Islam's exemplification of the broad themes of art and imagination in human life. The author's world-historical perspective of religion and tradition gives readers a crucial alternative to the divisive "clash of civilizations" view that paints Islam as at odds with the West. He exposes the unifying strands between Islam and early Judeo-Christian doctrine, showing that Islam is in fact a genuine part of "Western" tradition, and more importantly, part of a global tradition that embraces us all.

Of Landscape and Longing: Finding a Home at the Water's Edge

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Servid, Carolyn, PUBLISHER: Milkweed Editions, Though Americans move frequently and often live far from the place they were born, they retain a memory of the landscape of childhood. For Carolyn Servid, and for others who love shorelines and boats, this imprinted place is where water meets trees. Using memoir as a means of meditation, Servid writes about connections to the land and the ways our love of a place can lead us to see it as an adversary, as she once felt during an ascent in Glacier Bay; as something to be consumed, as in the sprouting of mansions in the valleys of Colorado; or as a lover, as in her intimate, abiding knowledge of the shore near her home, where her greatest pleasure is to row her Banks dory among the whales and nearby islands.

AMA a Dios y Disfruta La Vida: C Mo Encontrar La Raz N del

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meyer, Joyce, PUBLISHER: Vida Publishers, In this attractive book you will discover that to enjoy life to the fullest, you only need to keep it simple. - The Simplicity of Faith, - The Simplicity of Grace, - The Simplicity of Joy and Peace, - The Simplicity of Love, - The Simplicity of Forgiveness, - The Simplicity of Prayer.

White Star: A Dog on the Titanic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marty Crisp, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Inc, Sam Harris is on the trip of a lifetime. He's traveling from England to New York on the first voyage of the greatest ocean liner in history--the Titanic. Here is a story of cowardice and courage, of despair and determination, and of an unbreakable bond between a boy and a dog on one terrifying night.

Historic Vermillion and Clay County

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Erickson, Cleo / Smith, Elizabeth Theiss / Smith, Betty, PUBLISHER: Arcadia Publishing (SC), From its earliest settlement in the Vermillion River Valley, Vermillion and Clay County has long been a coveted region in the Dakota Territory. Once inhabited by Omaha and Ponca tribes, the area was later home to the Dakota Indians. After the Louisiana Purchase in , President Thomas Jefferson sent the Lewis and Clark expedition to the area to survey the territory. In August of , Lewis and Clark stood atop Spirit Mound and surveyed the beautiful landscape we know now as Clay County. Throughout the years, Native Americans, pioneers, frontiersman, farmers, and merchants have made Clay County home. Historic Vermillion and Clay County captures the history, development, and changing landscape of the area in almost 200 vintage images.

In the Deep Heart's Core

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnston, Michael / Coles, Robert, PUBLISHER: Grove/Atlantic, In , Michael Johnston went to the Mississippi Delta as a member of the Teach For America program in one of the nation's poorest districts. At Greenville High, he confronted a racially divided world in which his students had to struggle against crippling poverty, drug addiction, and gang violence. Johnston reached out to inspire his students with all the means at his disposal -- from the language of the great poets, to the strategies of chess, to the vigor of athletics. Their stories -- heartbreaking and hopeful, harrowing and uplifting -- from the emotional center of this powerful book. Vibrantly alive with the rich atmosphere of the Mississippi Delta, In the Deep Heart's Core is an inspiring and unforgettable story of one young man's experience, and the story of how a new generation of teachers is reaching out to the students whom society has forgotten.

Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic.Net in 21 Days

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holzner, Steven, PUBLISHER: Sams, "Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Visual Basic.NET in 21 Days" provides the grand tour of the software, making Visual Basic accessible and easy-to-use. Steve Holzner, the author, helps you master the topic by seeing Visual Basic in action from the basics to deploying finished Window and Web applications with a working example for every topic in the book. From cover to cover, this book is pure Visual Basic.NETAeverything you need to know about the Visual Basic language and visual tools.

Hurricane

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Trueman, Terry, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins, outside, the wind is howling. it is a monster shrieking to get inside. outside, the rain is a solid wall of water. everything is dark. everything is destroyed. everything is gone.... Everything except for the desperate courage of those who survive that terrifying night. After hours of cowering in the dark with no lights, no warmth, and the terrible noises of the rain and wind pounding on the walls, Jose walks out his front door and steps into a nightmare. But his nightmare has only begun as he and the few who are left in his small village start to pull their lives back together. Based on Hurricane Mitch's devastation of Honduras in , Terry Trueman's powerful story is about a young boy's fear and courage in the face of a force of nature too huge to even imagine.

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.

Siegfried: The Nazis' Last Stand

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Whiting, Charles, PUBLISHER: Cooper Square Publishers, Charles Whiting's account of the Allied advance into Nazi Germany focuses on the months from September of , when the Allies attacked the "West Wall" defending the western border of Germany, to the Allied crossing of the Rhine in March, . Whiting describes the German counterattack in December that turned into the devastating Battle of the Bulge, and the Battle of the Rhineland that followed as the Allies pressed into Germany. Generals Eisenhower, Patton, and Montgomery take center stage in this book, which also draws from the accounts of officers and enlisted men as they fought their way through Europe's war-torn landscape.

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