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The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier

The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: West, Elliott, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, Elliott West's careful analysis of ong>theong> role and development of ong>theong> saloon as an institution on ong>theong> mining frontier provides unique insights into ong>theong> social and economic history of ong>theong> American West. Drawing on contemporaneous newspapers and many unpublished firsthand accounts, West shows that ong>theong> physical evolution of ong>theong> saloon, from crude tents and shanties into elegant establishments for drinking and gaming, reflected ong>theong> growth and maturity of ong>theong> surrounding community.

Fish

Fish

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Losito, Linda / Bailey, Jill / Linda Losito, Christopher O'Toole, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, ong>Theong> four-volume Encyclopedia of ong>theong> Animal World set offers young readers an appealing introduction to major animal groups and species alive today. Each book examines how a creature's size, color, feeding methods, and defenses evolve in relation to a particular diet, climate, and habitat. Also explored are ong>theong> human activities that often disrupt natural ecosystems and threaten ong>theong> survival of many species. Grouped according to common body structure and evolution from common ancestors, each volume consists of two- to six-page articles devoted to individual species. Each article includes a fact panel that provides information at a glance on ong>theong> world distribution, habitat, group size, diet, lifespan, scientific name, and conservation status of every species.

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Secret Ritual of the Knights of the Ancient Essenic Order

Secret Ritual of the Knights of the Ancient Essenic Order

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

Praying the Rosary: The Joyful, Fruitful, Sorrowful, and

Praying the Rosary: The Joyful, Fruitful, Sorrowful, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dicharry, Warren F., PUBLISHER: Liturgical Press, This guide and commentary on ong>theong> mysteries of ong>theong> Rosary refocuses our meditation on ong>theong> true center of ong>theong> Rosary: ong>theong> mysteries of Christ's birth, death, and resurrection.

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Living Words: Language, Lexicography, and the Knowledge

Living Words: Language, Lexicography, and the Knowledge

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McArthur, Tom, PUBLISHER: University of Exeter Press, In this unique and entertaining collection of articles, a noted scholar and compiler of key works of reference reflects on ong>theong> nature of language, ong>theong> art of lexicography, and ong>theong> breathtaking developments in communication, ong>theong> media, and information technology in ong>theong> late twentieth century. Living Words ranges over three main subjects: language at large, and in particular English, ong>theong> most widely used language in ong>theong> history of ong>theong> world; ong>theong> art and study of dictionaries and reference science, embracing all past, present, and potential reference materials from ong>theong> Oxford English Dictionary to ong>theong> Yellow Pages; and ong>theong> processes through which communication, information, and knowledge have evolved -- from cave art to ong>theong> personal computer.

Religion, Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain:

Religion, Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fletcher, Anthony / Roberts, Peter, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, In this volume seventeen distinguished historians of early modern Britain pay tribute to an outstanding scholar and teacher. Several present reviews of major areas of debate: of ong>theong> significance of ong>theong> regulations which determined ong>theong> social and legal status of professional actors in Elizabethan England, of Protestant ideas about marriage, of ong>theong> political significance of ong>theong> Anglo-Scottish Union, of relations between ong>theong> Churches of England, Scotland and Ireland under ong>theong> early Stuarts, and of ong>theong> riddle of ong>theong> inner dynamic of ong>theong> experience of emigration of New England. Case-studies in ong>theong> social and religious history of ong>theong> period include ong>theong> relationship between ideas of cleanliness and godliness, ong>theong> flowering of ong>theong> notion of unitive Protestantism in two declarations on behalf of ong>theong> National Church and provincial preaching at a moment of political crisis in ong>theong> north of England. Three essays draw on literary evidence to explore attitudes to men of war, ong>theong> use of ong>theong> murder pamphlet as a Puritan conversion narrative and ong>theong> service provided by scholarly readers for politically influential public figures. Two essays make impressive use of fieldwork to reveal how ong>theong> churches of James I and VI's two kingdoms were furnished and how ong>theong> gardens of Sir Nicholas and Sir Francis Bacon illuminate ong>theong>ir minds and attitudes. ong>Theong> European dimension is represented by an essay on Nicolas Pithou's history of ong>theong> Reformation in ong>theong> city of Troyes. This very wide-ranging and fascinating collection of essays will appeal both to specialists in ong>theong> period and to those interested in ong>theong> social and cultural history of early modern Britain.

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Coming Full Circle: An Economic History of the Pacific Rim

Coming Full Circle: An Economic History of the Pacific Rim

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, E. L. / Jones, Eric / Frost, Lionel, PUBLISHER: Westview Press, Analyzing ong>theong> long-term, historical development of ong>theong> major economies around ong>theong> Pacific Rim in language aimed at ong>theong> general reader, "Coming Full Circle" throws light on ong>theong> most important relationships in ong>theong> region today as well as on ong>theong> prospects for future economic development and political cooperation.ong>Theong> authors begin with a critique of ong>theong> popular notion of a "Pacific region," paying particular attention to ong>theong> influence of geography and environment on population distribution and patterns of regional economic activity. ong>Theong>y address ong>theong> diverse indigenous development of pre-European times, later periods of direct European influence, and ong>theong> evolution of modern-day urban societies in ong>theong> region. Finally, ong>theong>y track ong>theong> rise of ong>theong> United States and Japan as ong>theong> dominant regional economic powers and forecast changes we can expect to see in ong>theong> years ahead, noting in particular ong>theong> increasing importance of China.

Grammar and Dictionary of the Language of the Hidatsa

Grammar and Dictionary of the Language of the Hidatsa

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Washington Matong>theong>ws, PUBLISHER: General Books LLC, NA Acquista Ora

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Oxford Dictionary of Science

Oxford Dictionary of Science

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oxford University Press / Martin, Elizabeth A. / Daintith, John, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Authoritative and up-to-date, this popular dictionary is an ideal reference for both students and non-scientists. Now fully revised and substantially expanded for this new edition, ong>theong> Concise Science Dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, ong>theong> earth sciences, and astronomy, as well as common terms from maong>theong>matics and computing. With clear and concise entries, ong>theong> dictionary also incorporates ong>theong> latest developments in fields such as genetics, molecular biology, cosmology, particle physics, and fullerene chemistry. New material includes biographical entries, box features, chronologies, and tables; and appendices cover ong>theong> periodic table, tables of SI units, and classifications of ong>theong> plant and animal kingdoms.

Larousse Student Dictionary: Spanish-Englsih English-Spanish

Larousse Student Dictionary: Spanish-Englsih English-Spanish

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Larousse, Editors Of, PUBLISHER: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers, Easier to use than a full adult dictionary but much more detailed than a typical children's reference, this book is a perfect fit for middle school students learning Spanish. ong>Theong> clean, readable layout and eye-catching two-color design will appeal to students and teachers alike. With more than words and phrases and translations, ong>theong> dictionary contains up-to-date vocabulary in both Latin American Spanish and American English, focusing on topics most relevant to students, such as school life, sports, and leisure. Entries and translations are easy for students to understand, with each sense of a word listed on a new line and no abbrevations: all labels, such as part of speech and noun gender, are written in full. ong>Theong> School Dictionary is packed with oong>theong>r helpful features, including - 500 ong>theong>matically grouped illustrations, covering topics such as colors, ong>theong> human body, and telling time - usage examples showing ong>theong> headword in context and extensive usage notes - a 32-page supplement on Spanish and English grammar A full-featured reference in a format accessible and appealing to students, ong>theong> Larousse School Dictionary is ong>theong> ideal companion to any introductory Spanish course.

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Peter Ruff and the Double Four

Peter Ruff and the Double Four

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oppenheim, E. Phillips, PUBLISHER: 1st World Library, ong>Theong> whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among ong>theong> columns of ong>theong> daily press. ong>Theong> police news, perhaps, was his favourite study, but he did not neglect ong>theong> advertisements. It followed, ong>theong>refore, as a matter of course, that ong>theong> appeal of "M" in ong>theong> personal column of ong>theong> Daily Mail was read by him on ong>theong> morning of its appearance - read not once only nor twice - it was a paragraph which had its own peculiar interest for him.

Longman dictionary of contemporary english

Longman dictionary of contemporary english

Longman dictionary of contemporary english ong>theong> complete guide to written and spoken english pages format cm.22x15,5 with cd spoken pronunciations ben tenuto

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Random House Dictionary of the English Language

Random House Dictionary of the English Language

ong>Theong> Random House Dictionary of ong>theong> English Language ong>Theong> Unabridged Edition Editor in Chief - Jess Stein Managing Editor - Laurence Urdang Random House - New York Volume in ottimo stato copertina rigida, sovraccoperta, formato cm 25 x 31 x 8, pp. pagamento con bonifico o paypal SPEDIZIONE GRATIS con pacco ordinario tracciabile Per qualsiasi informazione contattatemi

Immunopharmacology

Immunopharmacology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rogers, Rogers / Rogers, Thomas / Gilman, Steven C., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Our understanding of ong>theong> intricate nature of ong>theong> immune response on both a cellular and molecular level has both contributed to and benefited from ong>theong> work of immunopharmacologists. An increasing number of immunologists have become interested in agents which exert selective effects on ong>theong> immune system. This has prompted ong>theong> development of ong>theong> subject of immunopharmacology which broadly addresses ong>theong> effects of natural and synong>theong>tic substances on ong>theong> immune response

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The Field Guide to Geology

The Field Guide to Geology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lambert, David / David Lambert and ong>theong> Diagram Group / Diagram Group, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, This volume features excellent graphics and clear, simple field guide procedures.

State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle

State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Owen, Roger, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Roger Owen has fully revised and updated his authoritative text to take into account ong>theong> very latest developments in ong>theong> Middle East. This new edition continues to explore ong>theong> emergence of individual Middle Eastern states since ong>theong> fall of ong>theong> Ottoman Empire at ong>theong> end of ong>theong> First World War and ong>theong> key ong>theong>mes that have characterized ong>theong> region since ong>theong>n. ong>Theong> book continues to serve as an excellent introduction for newcomers to ong>theong> modern history and politics of this fascinating region.

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A Modern Course in Statistical Physics

A Modern Course in Statistical Physics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reichl, Linda E., PUBLISHER: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Going beyond traditional textbook topics, 'A Modern Course in Statistical Physics' incorporates contemporary research in a basic course on statistical mechanics. From ong>theong> universal nature of matter to ong>theong> latest results in ong>theong> spectral properties of decay processes, this book emphasizes ong>theong> ong>theong>oretical foundations derived from ong>theong>rmodynamics and probability ong>theong>ory underlying all concepts in statistical physics. This completely revised and updated third edition continues ong>theong> comprehensive coverage of numerous core topics and special applications, allowing professors flexibility in designing individualized courses. ong>Theong> inclusion of advanced topics and extensive references makes this an invaluable resource for researchers as well as students -- a textbook that will be kept on ong>theong> shelf long after ong>theong> course is completed.

Organizing and Organizations: An Introduction

Organizing and Organizations: An Introduction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sims, David / Fineman, Stephen / Gabriel, Yiannis, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), This major textbook in organizational behaviour does what most oong>theong>r textbooks in ong>theong> field do not: it captures and conveys ong>theong> lived experience' of being and working in organizations while also introducing students to key concepts, research and literature in organizational analysis. ong>Theong> book is in two main parts. ong>Theong> first explores ong>theong> processes of organizing through a series of chapters each based on a different facet of organizational life. ong>Theong>oretical concepts and practical implications are woven into an engrossing and accessible narrative which draws on a large number of first-hand accounts by members of organizations. ong>Theong> second part of ong>theong> book, comprising a substantial ong>theong>saurus//dictionary, define

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Shield

Shield

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davies, Lyndon / Hallas, Penny, PUBLISHER: Parthian, A literary experiment in contrasting Greek mythology with contemporary social values, this collection of poetry focuses on ong>theong> modern day meaning of ong>theong> shield of Achilles. Each interlocking poem is interspersed with powerful illustrations, blending to form a multidimensional collection of prose.

Modern Science and Human Values

Modern Science and Human Values

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lowrance, William W., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Engaging in spirited debate and making reference to a broad range of issues in ong>theong> physical and biological sciences, ong>theong> social sciences, engineering, and medicine, this perceptive study analyzes how technical progress influences social thought and public policy, and how technical people play ong>theong>ir complex roles as professional practitioners, advisors, and leaders. A major contribution to ong>theong> debate over public policy and technology, this work will generate much discussion among engineers, physicians, academic and institutional researchers, and concerned politicians. For anyone concerned about ong>theong> effects of technology on culture, it offers a lively, readable portrait of ong>theong> modern scientific community and an insightful discussion of ong>theong> influence of technology on social philosophy and individual belief.

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The Early Modern Atlantic Economy

The Early Modern Atlantic Economy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCusker, John J. / Morgan, Kenneth O. / Morgan, Kenneth, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book throws new light on ong>theong> interlocking commercial relationships of ong>theong> Atlantic trading world during ong>theong> centuries ending with ong>theong> American and French Revolutions. Grouped under four ong>theong>mes--ong>theong> role of merchants and ong>theong>ir connections; ong>theong> development of trades; imperial economies; and colonial working societies--and written by an international team of economic historians, ong>theong>se essays increase our knowledge and understanding of ong>theong> transatlantic economy. Contributions include studies of individual businessmen, labor patterns, port cities, branches of trade, and comparative studies of trading nations.

Movement Source 185 nuovo

Movement Source 185 nuovo

ong>Theong> SOURCE represents ong>theong> most modern freeski design. It is wide, yet skis superbly on-piste as well as off-piste. It excels on all types of terrain. Its round fl ex and short turn radius inspire crisp, precise arcs on hard snow. ong>Theong> SOURCE is ong>theong> perfect choice for purists and passionate technicians. Sito web: http://www.lorisport.com

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoad, T. F. / Hoad, Terry F., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Did you know: --that ong>theong> word nice meant foolish or stupid in ong>theong> thirteenth century? --that deer once referred to any animal? --that cumberbund, pundit and bungalow, all relics of ong>theong> Indian raj, have been in use in English since ong>theong> 's? --that such words as sandwich, boycott and malapropism take ong>theong>ir names from people, both real and fictional? --that sombrero, which comes to us from Spanish, originally meant an Oriental umbrella? ong>Theong>se are but a few of ong>theong> thousands of fascinating tidbits to be found in ong>Theong> Concise Oxford Dictionary of Etymology. Here ong>theong> reader will find a clear and brief account of ong>theong> origins, history, and sense-development of a major part of ong>theong> modern English vacaburlary, including both basic words and a wide selection of derivative forms. Begun under ong>theong> supervision of ong>theong> late G.W.S. Friedrichsen, this valuable reference book benefits from his many years of experience as an etymologist for ong>theong> Oxford dictionaries. About ong>theong> Author: T.F. Hoad is a Fellow of St. Peter's College Oxford.

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

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 ong>theong> history, geology, geography, oceanography, biology, ecology, and economics of ong>theong> Gulf - Traces ong>theong> economic use of ong>theong> Gulf from ong>theong> Mayans to present-day offshore oil companies - Explores every discrete ecological community in ong>theong> Gulf - For those who live or vacation on ong>theong> Gulf and wants to know ong>theong> full story of ong>theong>ir watery backyard

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Drug Facts and Comparisons: Pocket Version

Drug Facts and Comparisons: Pocket Version

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: ong>Factsong> & Comparisons, PUBLISHER: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Drug ong>Factsong> and Comparisons: Pocket Version is ong>theong> ideal resource for ong>theong> drug information you need at ong>theong> point of care. Abridged from Drug ong>Factsong> and Comparisons, this handy pocket version allows you to confirm critical drug information immediately, in a quick-reference format. Pocket DFC features ong>theong> most commonly used drugs, conveniently addressing topics that demand attention. Features include: Rx and OTC drugs; similar products listed togeong>theong>r in tables for easy comparison; more than brand name and 600 generic drugs; dozens of convenient charts; and more than 300 monographs.

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