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Reading the Women of the Bible: A New Interpretation of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frymer-Kensky, Tikva, PUBLISHER: Schocken Books Inc, "Reading the Women of the Bible "takes up two of the most significant intellectual and religious issues of our day: the experiences of women in a patriarchal society and the relevance of the Bible to modern life.

Nature's Fireworks: A Book about Lightning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sherman, Josepha / Wesley, Omarr, PUBLISHER: Picture Window Books, The dance of snowflakes. The patter of rain. Find out why the sky acts as it does in these eye-pleasing books that are perfect for the emergent reader. This series is aligned with the standard, "The Physical Setting: The Earth" as required by Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Project .

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

Waterloo

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Osprey / Wootten, Geoffrey, PUBLISHER: Stackpole Books, The climax and decisive conclusion of more than twenty years of war, Waterloo matched two of the world's greatest generals -- Napoleon and Wellington. This book covers the entire campaign including the battles of Quatre Bras, Ligny and Wavre, with full-color maps and detailed bird's eye views.

With the 3rd Wisconsin Badgers: The Living Experience of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Raab, Steven S. / Willard, Van R., PUBLISHER: Stackpole Books, Presents an edited version of the diary of infantryman Van R. Willard as he lived through such events of the Civil War as the Battle of Antietam, a lengthy stay at a hospital in Frederick, and the Battle of Gettysburg. Throughout the editor offers comments explaining some of the events framing the narrative of the diary.

The American Cowboy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Will, PUBLISHER: Mountain Press Publishing Company, "The American Cowboy spans three generations of cowboys in the American West, from the young trail boss of the very first cattle drive from Texas north to the railroads, to his grandson, born after the open range had been fenced in. Discover the danger and thrill of life on the frontier as the history of the cowboy unfolds through the expansion of the cattle business, the growth of the railroads, and the coming of the farmer. Will James brings to life the spirit of the American cowboy that will never die.

The Art of Fieldwork

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wolcott, Harry F., PUBLISHER: Altamira Press, One of anthropology's premier writers on fieldwork methodology looks at the essential elements that constitute the art of his discipline. In The Art of Fieldwork, Wolcott compares the fieldworker to the artist, while recognizing the inherent differences between the labors of each.

Ladder to the Moon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Douglas / Burnet Smith, Douglas, PUBLISHER: Brick Books, In his fifth book of poetry, Douglas Burnet Smith tunes his eye and ear closely to the world, conscious of those points where the everyday blossoms into fierce magic. The title sequence is a deftly-rendered homage to the work of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Heart on Fire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Simmonds, Diana, PUBLISHER: Naiad Pr, An incomparable love story set amidst the shimmering landscape and untamed beauty of the Australian Outback. The rising queen of country music, Jody Johnson has taken the music world by storm. An artist who lives and works at her family's truckstop, Grace Davanzo, could have her pick of the truckers and tourists. When Jody's tour bus stops at the truckstop, the attraction between the women is undeniable.

Sangre y Oro

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rice, Anne / Batlles Winn, Camila, PUBLISHER: Ediciones B, Through the eyes of Marius, once a proud Senator in Imperial Rome, this sweeping historical fantasy watches the fall of pagan Rome to the Emperor Constantine, the horrific sack of the Eternal City at the hands of the Visigoths, the vile aftermath of the Black Death, and the restorative beauty of the Renaissance. But it is in the present day, deep in the jungle, that Marius will meet his fate seeking justice from the oldest vampires in the world.

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_)

Cat's Eye

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Atwood, Margaret, PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Book Group, "Cat's Eye" is the story of Elaine Risley, a controversial painter who returns to Toronto, the city of her youth, for a retrospective of her art. Engulfed by vivid images of the past, she reminisces about a trio of girls who initiated her into the fierce politics of childhood and its secret world of friendship, longing, and betrayal. Elaine must come to terms with her own identity as a daughter, a lover, an artist, and a woman--but above all she must seek release from her haunting memories. Disturbing, hilarious, and compassionate, "Cat's Eye" is a breathtaking novel of a woman grappling with the tangled knot of her life.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrations by Michael Sieben

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baum, L. Frank / Sieben, Michael, PUBLISHER: Harper Design, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is the first book in the Land of Oz series although Baum did not originally intend for Oz to be a series. The story chronicles the adventures of Dorothy Gale in the Land of Oz, after being swept away from her Kansas farm home in a storm and deposited in a field in Munchkin Country. The falling house kills the evil ruler of the Munchkins, the Wicked Witch of the East. Lyman Frank Baum was an American author of children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He wrote thirteen novel sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and other works.

Secret Ritual of the Knights of the Ancient Essenic Order

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weatherby, C. J., PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing, Reprint of the rare edition. Don't confuse this ritual with the so-called code-books of the "Modern Order of Essenes" (Freemasonry) because this is something different These rituals of this non-masonic order inculcate patriotism, opposition (by lawful means) to tyranny and the discovery of the laws of God. Includes the opening and closing ceremonies and the ritual of the three degrees.

Mikhail Tal's Best Games of Chess

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clarke, Peter H., PUBLISHER: Hardinge Simpole Limited, Mikhail Tal took the chess world by storm when he blasted a path through the titans of the global chess board - Fischer, Smyslov, Keres, Petrosian - and seized the crown of the mighty Botvinnik. Tal sacrificed as if there were no tomorrow and the very greatest were humbled and smashed by his whirlwind tactics.

Images of the Earth: A Guide to Remote Sensing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Drury, S. A. / Drury, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Remote sensing has revolutionized our knowledge of the Earth but serious accounts of the science are rarely accessible to students without backgrounds in mathematics and physics. This entertaining book provides a solution, using over 200 illustrations to introduce to a general audience the science of remote sensing and what it has taught us about the Earth. The author begins with a discussion of image processing, human perception of pictures, and techniques for enhancing pictures to suit the eye. The core of the book then examines in detail every facet of the Earth's surface, including the ocean depths, the paths of hurricanes, the productivity of forests and farms, the locations of mineral deposits, and the impact of human activity and natural catastrophes.

Michel foucault ?the birth of the clinic ?

Michel foucault ?the birth of the clinic ? an archaeology of medical reception language american vintage books a division of random house,inc content: space and classes a politica consciousness the free field the hold age of the clinic the lesson of the hospitals signs and cases seeing and knowing open up a few corpses the visible invisible crisis in fevers spedisco anche

The Big Storm: A Very Soggy Counting Book (Classic Board

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tafuri, Nancy, PUBLISHER: Little Simon, As clouds amass overhead and rain starts to pour, ten little woodland animals hurry to find shelter. The text counts up as Bird, Mouse, Squirrel, Rabbit, Chipmunk, Woodchuck, Raccoon, Possum, and Red Fox all run for cover--then Skunk squeezes in and makes it 10 All night, they huddle together in the safety and warmth of the hollow, as the thunder claps and lightning flashes outside. In the morning, the storm has calmed, but the animals still hear the grumble of thunder in the distance. Imagine their surprise when they find the noise is coming from a bear From 10 to 1, all of the animals scurry out of the bear's lair to find a big, beautiful day outside. "The Big Storm" was selected for Southeastern Connecticut's One Book, Every Child Project

The Great Depression

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nardo, Don, PUBLISHER: Greenhaven Press, The economic collapse of the American economy in the s is one of the most analyzed events in history. This enlightening volume covers such issues as what role the government should have played in the Great Depression, an analysis of the New Deal and other factors of the time.

On the Functions of the Brain and of Each of Its Parts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gall, PUBLISHER: General Books, Title: On the Functions of the Brain and of Each of Its Parts: With Observations on the Possibility of Determining the Instincts, Propensities, and Talents, or the Moral and Intellectual Dispositions of Men and Animals, by the Configuration of the Brain and Head Volume: 5-6 Publisher: Boston, Marsh, Capen

Under the Eye of the Clock

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Christopher Nolan, PUBLISHER: Phoenix, NA

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.

Fantastic 4 the Making of the Movie

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lee, Stan, PUBLISHER: Titan Books (UK), Summer is going to be Fantastic, as Marvel's latest smash-hit movie explodes into cinemas worldwide The team comprises of Reed Richards, aka the super-elastic Mr Fantastic; Sue Storm, the forcefield wielding Invisible Woman; Johnny Storm, the hot-headed Human Torch, and Ben Grimm, the rock-hard lump of bad attitude known as The Thing. Together, they're the Fantastic Four, and they're here to save the world from the metallic madman Doctor Doom If they can stop arguing amongst themselves for a moment, that is... Titan's official companion to this summer's biggest movie is packed with interviews, behind the scenes secrets, hundreds of exclusive stills, storyboards and pieces of production art, and the shooting script. It's clobberin' time Acquista Ora

The Thirteen Principal Upanishads

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hume, Robert Ernest / Hume, R. E., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The metaphysical treatises known as the Upanishads represent the efforts of the major thinkers of early India, from around the sixth century B.C., to solve the problems of the origin, the nature, and the destiny of man and the universe. These texts, translated by Hume who faithfully rendered the original Sanskrit, include an appendix of recurrent and parallel passages in the principal Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita, full annotations, a bibliography, and a helpful exposition of the methods of translation.

Winter of Grace

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Funderburk, Robert, PUBLISHER: Bethany House Publishers, Book 3 of the Dylan St. John Novels. The story of one man's struggle against the sometimes lethal working of the criminal justice system, and of the woman who refused to stop believing in him. Set in the Cajun Bayous of southern Louisiana.

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