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ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chase, Mary Ellen, PUBLISHER: Norton, How the mystery of the Bible's greatest story shaped geology: a MacArthur Fellow presents a surprising perspective on Noah's Flood.In Tibet, geologist David R. Montgomery heard a local story about a great flood that bore a striking similarity to Noah's Flood. Intrigued, Montgomery began investigating the world's flood stories and--drawing from historic works by theologians, natural philosophers, and scientists--discovered the counterintuitive role Noah's Flood played in the development of both geology and creationism. Steno, the grandfather of geology, even invoked the Flood in laying geology's founding principles based on his observations of northern Italian landscapes. Centuries later, the founders of modern creationism based their irrational view of a global flood on a perceptive critique of geology. With an explorer's eye and a refreshing approach to both faith and science, Montgomery takes readers on a journey across landscapes and cultures. In the process we discover the illusive nature of truth, whether viewed through the lens of science or religion, and how it changed through history and continues changing, even today.

The Downfall and Rise of Steven Leroy Zienner

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dampier, Jerry, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Steven Leroy Zienner is a hard-working, hard-driving, hard-headed, economic materialist. Money, because of the influence it has over people and because of the things it buys, is the highest value he places on life. Unrestrained ambition in the pursuit of accumulating large profits, Mr. Zienner believes, lies at the heart of success and, at the same time, he believes wealth is the key to complete happiness. As a result of his genius in the affairs of business, (that, and the willingness to exploit his employees to maximum effect) Mr. Zienner became a multimillionaire before his 30th birthday. The story takes place in the 195O''s in Cleveland, Ohio; Vicksburg, Mississippi; and Paris, France. At this point, it should be noted that this story, The Downfall and Rise of Steven Leroy Zienner, is not merely a story about a man''s company, or the products that he sells, or even his rise from humble beginnings to wealth and privilege. It is a story about a choice a person ultimately makes between personal growth or self destruction when faced with personal tragedies and financial ruin. It is about the stubbornness as well as the willingness to see different points-of-view; it is about the desire to live in accordance with certain values and principles, or the lack thereof; it is also about the importance of family and friends; and the discovery, examination, and triumph over some of the most unattractive and malevolent elements within human nature. All-in-all, it''s about a man''s downfall; but more importantly, his struggle to rise in the pursuit of the ethics of Happiness.

Backstreet Boys

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, Elizabeth / Carlton Books, PUBLISHER: Carlton Publishing Group, Read the extraordinary story of the Backstreet Boys in this picture-packed illustreated biography containing all the facts on Nick, Kevin, AJ, Brian, and Howie. With beind-the-scenes info about their lives and loves plus gorgeous photographs of the boys at work and play, this book is larger than life.

The Quarter Horse

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smythe, Reginald Harrison / Smythe, R. H. / Hyland, Ann, PUBLISHER: J. A. Allen, This book tells the story of America's fastest and most popular breed, the quarter horse, the traditional racehorse and the ranch horse of the west. The author explains the origins of the breed, named for its extraordinary speed over a quarter of a mile, and the setting up of the American Quarter Horse Association. The history of the breed in Britain is covered, and the horses and people who have influenced its popularity are introduced.

La Habitacion Cerrada = The Locked Room

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Auster, Paul / de Juan, Maribel, PUBLISHER: Anagrama, This is the third and last volume of New York Trilogy. Just as the book titles have little to do with what the books are about so does the overall title. This is the story of a man's search for himself and loosing those parts of himself that he doesn't like. Auster has used himself for many parts of the protagonists, and has split his personality into many personae.

The Big Grey Man of Ben Macdhui

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gray, Affleck / McOwan, Rennie / Grey, Affleck, PUBLISHER: Birlinn Publishers, This is the strange story of Scotland's own Big Foot, a giant spectre which haunts one of its highest mountains. Many have seen footprints, heard noises, some have seen shapes or the creature itself. In his search for the truth, Gray ranges from Scotland's Cullins to the Himalayas to Arabia in search of the extraordinary truth about the big Grey Man.

The Queen of Fire and the King of Ice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: George, Dana Del, PUBLISHER: Dana del George, "The Queen of Fire and the King of Ice" takes young readers deep into the heart of the matter of divorce and shared custody. This creative story does away with blame and shame and offers understanding and hope instead. Most children's books about divorce are realistic, but sometimes fairy tales make the best sense of life's challenges. This tale will speak to adults as well as children because it captures a human reality in timeless terms. Watch a YouTube introduction to this book. Also available as an eBook. --- Dr. Dana Del George is also the author of a scholarly book about short fiction.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber One of the most successful musicals of all time, Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom Of The Opera' has now been adapted for the cinema. This book traces the 'Phantom' legend from Gaston Leroux's original story, covering both the history (cod. I_)

Managing Human Resources: The Art of Full Employment

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stern, David / Stern, David, PUBLISHER: Auburn House Pub. Co., Combining what economists know about productivity with the findings of organization theorists about worker motivation, the author describes a strategy to improve the quality of work life, with major benefits for both employers and employees.

Boneland

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garner, Alan / Powell, Robert, PUBLISHER: Naxos Audiobooks, Boneland is Alan Garner's continuation of the story thread which began in his first and enduringly popular fantasy children's novel, The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, published in , it has never been out of print. The Moon of Gomrath followed in taking the story further with the same two children, Colin and Susan. But Boneland is particularly fascinating because it takes the story into adulthood, with Colin again the main proponent. Boneland is read by the experienced actor Robert Powell, at the request of Alan Garner himself. Acquista Ora

A Break with Charity: A Story about the Salem Witch Trials

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rinaldi, Ann, PUBLISHER: Graphia Books, Susanna desperately wants to join the circle of girls who meet every week at the parsonage. What she doesn't realize is that the girls are about to set off a torrent of false accusations leading to the imprisonment and execution of countless innocent people. Susanna faces a painful choice. Should she keep quiet and let the witch-hunt panic continue, or should she "break charity" with the group--and risk having her own family members named as witches? Reader's guide included.

Bluest Eye, The, a Novel (Maxnotes Literature Guides)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morrison, Toni / Hubert, Christopher / English Literature Study Guides, PUBLISHER: Research & Education Association, MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

Christmas Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tebbs, Victoria / Mitchell, Melanie, PUBLISHER: Lion Children's Books, See and Say are simple retellings of Bible stories with bright and appealing pictures-and lots of words for young children to join in with. In the Christmas Story, they will clip-clop with the donkey, sing with the angels, and gasp with the shepherds. In the Creation Story, they will crash with the seas, slish splosh with the fish, and zzz on the seventh day. In the Lost Sheep Story, they will count with the shepherd and baa, baa, baa with the sheep And in the Noah's Ark Story, kids will splish with the rain, coo with the dove, and cheer with Noah With simple concepts and familiar words for repetition, young children will come to learn the story for themselves.

Dr. Faustus

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marlowe, Christopher / Martowe, PUBLISHER: Dover Publications, One of the glories of Elizabethan drama: Marlowe's powerful retelling of the story of the learned German doctor who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. Footnotes.

The Gulf of Mexico: A Treasury of Resources in the American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gore, Robert H., PUBLISHER: Pineapple Press (FL), - Only book available on this great body of water - Synopsis of the history, geology, geography, oceanography, biology, ecology, and economics of the Gulf - Traces the economic use of the Gulf from the Mayans to present-day offshore oil companies - Explores every discrete ecological community in the Gulf - For those who live or vacation on the Gulf and wants to know the full story of their watery backyard

The Wolf Almanac: A Celebration of Wolves and Their World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Busch, Robert, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, In one authoritative, colorful volume, wolf expert Busch bridges the gap between the myth and the reality of the beautiful and controversial wolf, with rare photographs. "Just about everything anyone ever needs to know about wolves". -- Elizabeth Marshall

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maguire, Gregory / Smith, Douglas, PUBLISHER: Harper, When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil? Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. "Wicked" is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil.

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 Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Large Print

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lewis, C. S., PUBLISHER: HarperCollins, In , we celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the book that first introduced millions of readers--young and old--to the magical land of Narnia. Now the timeless story of four English schoolchildren and their magnificent discovery is presented here in a special large-print edition, perfect for reading aloud. Parents who grew up with Narnia will now be able to read about Aslan, the Pevensie children, and the others with their own children in an easy-to-share format.The land of Narnia is now available to a whole new generation of readers to treasure, enjoy, and pass on yet again.

Conversations with Woody Allen: His Films, the Movies, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lax, Eric, PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group, In discussions that begin in and end in , Allen talks about every facet of moviemaking through the prism of his own work as well as the larger world of film, and in so doing reveals an artist's development over the course of his career. He speaks about his influences and about the genesis of his ideas; about writing, casting, acting, shooting, directing, editing, and scoring--and throughout shows himself to be thoughtful, honest, self-deprecating, always witty, and often hilarious.

Pictorial History of Hockey

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Romain, Joseph / Duplacey, James, PUBLISHER: Thunder Bay Press (CA), This lively volume begins with the first games resembling ice hockey, played on the frozen lakes of Europe and North America, and traces the game's development to the dazzling speed and puck-handling that characterize it today. From the first Stanley Cup playoff in through the growth of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, the proliferation of boomtown hockey, the birth of the NHL, the evolution of the All-Star game, the advent of international competition, and the rival leagues to the expansion teams, this illustrated volume tells the complete story of the fastest game on ice.

The Importance of: Frank Sinatra

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Woog, Adam, PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, Frank Sinatra was perhaps the most important and influential singer in 20th century popular music - the premiere interpreter of the great American songbook. The story behind the Chairman of the Board is a paradox, combining tremendous musical sensitivity with a personal life of turmoil, glamorous women, and dangerous friends.

Drifting Continents and Shifting Theories: The Modern

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Le Grand, H. E., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This innovative book uses the story of how a modern science achieved its present shape and focus to introduce the question of the nature of scientific change and its philosophical analysis. The "modern revolution in geology" of the s and s saw the triumph of the global theory of plate tectonics, and decisive turning point in fifty years' controversy and competition first sparked in by Wegener's proposal of continenta drift. Here, Professor Le Grand interweaves a history of this episode of scientific change with reflective discussions of its historical, philosophical, and social circumstances, and of the development of science more generally. The approach of the book is exploratory; the reader is encouraged to be an active participant--to use the historical narrative to understand and criticize some of the more recent, influential ideas about science and scientists, to draw conclusions, and especially to pose questions about how and why changes occur in scientific knowledge and practice.

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.

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.

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