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Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Allaby, Michael / Garratt, Richard, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, From the Introduction: The weather we experience today is different from that of the Little Ice Age of the 17th century and of the Middle Ages...Today, though, there are fears that the climate may be changing faster than it has done for thousands of years and that the gases we release into the air, from our cars, factories, domestic fires, power stations, farming, and forest clearance may be accelerating that change...If we are to make informed decisions about climate change and the possibility that our activities may be partly responsible for it, we need to know something of the way the atmosphere works, of how our weather is produced.-Michael Allaby For most of history

The Military Campaigns of the Wars of the Roses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haigh, Philip A., PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, Two branches of England's Royal family fought each other for supremacy over a period of thirty years from to , in a series of campaigns known as the Wars of the Roses. Philip Haigh presents, for the first time in a single volume, detailed accounts of each of the fifteen major battles of the war. How the two armies maneuvered to encounter each other, their composition and tactics are all covered.

The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bauer, Susan Wise / West, Jeff, PUBLISHER: Peace Hill Press, This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations. Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives--and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, this revised edition of "The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages" weaves world history into a story book format. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land? "The Story of the World" covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas--find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share together, "The Story of the World" includes each continent and major people group. "Volume 2: The Middle Ages," is the second of a four-volume series and covers the major historical events in the years 400 to CE, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture.

Leisure: The Basis of Culture: Including the Philosophical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pieper, Josef / Dru, Alexander / Schall, James V., PUBLISHER: Ignatius Press, One of the most important philosophy titles published in the twentieth century, Josef Pieper's Leisure, the Basis of Culture is more significant, even more crucial, today than it was when it first appeared more than fifty years ago. This edition also includes his work The Philosophical Act. Leisure is an attitude of the mind and a condition of the soul that fosters a capacity to perceive the reality of the world. Pieper shows that the Greeks and medieval Europeans, understood the great value and importance of leisure. He also points out that religion can be born only in leisure -- a leisure that allows time for the contemplation of the nature of God. Leisure has been, and always will be, the first foundation of any culture. Pieper maintains that our bourgeois world of total labor has vanquished leisure, and issues a startling warning: Unless we regain the art of silence and insight, the ability for non-activity, unless we substitute true leisure for our hectic amusements, we will destroy our culture -- and ourselves.

The Book of Jesus: A Treasury of the Greatest Stories &

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Calvin, PUBLISHER: B&H Publishing Group, Drawn from every era of history, this collection of stories, poems, essays, traditional hymns, and celebratory songs is an essential volume for all Christian libraries.

The Essential Keats

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keats, John / Levine, Philip, PUBLISHER: Ecco Press, From the introduction by Philip Levine: Walter Jackson Bate, in his biography of Keats, has writers, critics, readers, have approached Keats during the last century, on one quality in his writing they have been completely united. They have all been won by an economy and power of phrase excelled only by Shakespeare." This poet whose greatest ambition was to he "among the English poets" is not only preeminent among those of the past, but for well over a century he has continued to be the yardstick by which those who have written poetry in our language can measure their success. He remains a wellspring to which all of us might go to refresh our belief in the value of this art.

Fifty Years of Good Reading:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: University, Of Texas Press / University of Texas Press, PUBLISHER: University of Texas Press, The fifty years since the founding of the University of Texas Press have witnessed major evolutions in the world of publishing. Computer technology has changed how we do everything, from corresponding with authors by e-mail to editing and designing books on-screen to selling them in cyberspace. University presses are pondering the future of scholarly books in a market increasingly dominated by chain bookstores, large wholesalers, and bookselling websites, while the very nature of the book itself is up for debate. Will electronic texts replace printed words on paper by ? One thing that has not changed in the last fifty years is our desire to publish the most outstanding books in our areas of expertise. This three-volume set presents a "best of the best" selection from the University of Texas Press' first half-century. The illustrated anniversary volume contains over 175 excerpts from classic, award-winning titles spanning all fifty years and all of our major discipline areas, along with a brief history of the press and a complete list of our books and journals. Accompanying the anniversary volume are T. H. White's The Book of Merlyn: The Unpublished Conclusion to THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING, a New York Times bestseller at its publication in , and 100 Love Sonnets / Cien sonetos de amor, one of Nobel Laureate Pablo Neruda's most-loved works and a perennial bestseller for the Press. These three volumes, elegantly bound and slipcased, will be a distinguished keepsake for all the many friends of the University of Texas Press.

Person to Person: The Gospel of Mark

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vickers, Paul V. / Null, Null, PUBLISHER: Swedenborg Foundation, Paul Vickers, a respected Swedenborgian minister and writer, grapples with the question of how God wants us to live our daily lives, and he turns to the Gospel of Mark for answers. Vickers' insightful discussion of the rich symbolism found in Mark reveals the relevance of the New Testament to our personal lives. Speaking to each of us through the gospel, God challenges us to examine and improve our lives.

7 Days and 6 Night hiking tour in Mauritius

You will have an amazing 360 degree view of Mauritius. The sight of the northern part of the island is splendid, with a beautiful view of the northern small islands of Mauritius - Flat Island, Round Island and Snake Island. Mauritius Tour Operator providing the guide and prepare for the hiking. Additionally our Mauritius Travel Agency offers best lodgings arrangements and transportation facilities available. Our Mauritius Tour Operator will make all arrangements conveniently and our finest Mauritius Travel Agent will guide you in your splendid journey.

Life of Jesus

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, Neil, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, Some of the world's greatest paintings depict scenes from the life of Jesus, including the Annunciation, the Nativity, the Baptism, the Sermon on the Mount, the Last Supper, the Trail, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection and the Ascension. In addition to the book's main large paintings, magnificently reproduced, smaller paintings are used as commentary. Moreover, symbolic elements, such as the lily, the dove and the open book in the Annunciation are explained, and each of the people represented is identified through a graphic reduction of the main painting. The New Testament texts accompanying each image adumbrate and enhance each visual scene, deepening the reader's understanding of the painting. A clear, informative and visually pleasurable introduction to Jesus' life as rendered by some of the greatest painters of all time.

The Principles of Scientific Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Frederick Winslow, PUBLISHER: Nuvision Publications, This paper has been written: First. To point out, through a series of simple illustrations, the great loss which the whole country is suffering through inefficiency in almost all of our daily acts. Second. To try to convince the reader that the remedy for this inefficiency lies in systematic management, rather than in searching for some unusual or extraordinary man. Third. To prove that the best management is a true science, resting upon clearly defined laws, rules, and principles, as a foundation. And further to show that the fundamental principles of scientific management are applicable to all kinds of human activities, from our simplest individual acts to the work of our great corporations, which call for the most elaborate cooperation. And, briefly, through a series of illustrations, to convince the reader that whenever these principles are correctly applied, results must follow which are truly astounding.

Cesar Pelli: Selected and Current Works

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pelli, Cesar / Crosbie, Michael J., PUBLISHER: Images Publishing Group, THE MASTER ARCHITECT SERIES is a series of monographs on some of the greatest architects and architectural firms of our time. Each monograph will contain 256 pages displaying several hundred color photographs, drawings, sketches and renderings. Although primarily a pictorial essay, the books will contain selected projects described in concise detail, along with a critique or overview of the firm, a resume of the partners, and a comprehensive bibliography.

Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Time Lines: Full-Color

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rose Publishing, PUBLISHER: Rose Publishing (CA), The bestselling "Rose Book Of Bible Charts, Maps & Time Lines" was the Bible Reference book sold in Christian bookstores Spiral bound for ease of use, this is a must-have for every pastor and teacher. It offers 180 pages of full-color Bible charts, maps, and time lines --all reproducible. A $250 value when items are purchased separately. "Book measures " x 9.5" x 1." Special hard cover hides spiral binding. Looks great on a bookshelf and opens flat for ease of use and for photocopying. Copies are limited to 300 per original document, in one church only." "Rose Book Of Bible Charts, Maps & Time Lines" is an outstanding study, teaching and pastor reference resource for understanding biblical dates, geography, events, and much more. Compare Bible times and now at a single glance. Look inside the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple. Compare religions. There are literally thousands of facts to enrich one's Bible study, understanding, and teaching. Here is a sampling of the content found in this bestselling book: Full-color Bible Charts Overviews of the Old and New Testaments The Creation Maps that compare Bible and modern times The Holy Land: The Middle East; Where Jesus Walked Paul's Journeys Detailed illustrations of the Tabernacle, Temple and High Priest The Tabernacle Palm Sunday to Easter Biblical and historical Time Lines Christian History Timeline Bible Time Line How We Got the Bible Christianity, Cults & Religions Denominations Comparison Islam & Christianity Acquista Ora

Courting Disaster: The Supreme Court and the Unmaking of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garbus, Martin, PUBLISHER: Times Books, A provocative look at the naked political agenda of today's Supreme Court, from one of America's foremost jurists. In the fall of , when the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision that effectively decided a Presidential election, the Court's role in political life suddenly was thrust onto center stage. But, as legendary attorney and activist Martin Garbus argues, the Court has been a hotbed of politics for years, and it's time we took off our blinders and stopped treating the justices as the protectors of objective truth. For more than a generation, the Supreme Court has been quietly but aggressively rolling back legislation that has been fundamental to our justice system and economy since the days of Franklin Roosevelt. Although they remain on the books, laws concerning everything from abortion to the rights of suspects have been all but eviscerated. Most of the legal principles involved are subtle and technical, and often are lost on the general public. But in Courting Disaster Garbus brilliantly explicates the ways in which seemingly small decisions by the Court can preciptate radical change in American law, and then in American society. Ultimately, Garbus issues a passionate, well-argued wake-up call to liberal forces, urging the restoration of the Court's bipartisanship and objectivity.

A 6th Bowl of Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 More Stories to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canfield, Jack / Hansen, Mark Victor, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, Jack and Mark's latest batch of wisdom, love and inspiration will warm the hearts and nourish the souls of all readers, whether they are "tasting" Chicken Soup for the first time, or have dipped their "spoons" many times before. In the tradition of all the books in the original Chicken Soup series, this volume focuses on love; parents and parenting; teaching and learning; death and dying; perspective; overcoming obstacles; and eclectic wisdom. Contributors to "A 6th Bowl of Chicken Soup for the Soul" include: Erma Bombeck, Edgar Guest, Jay Leno, Rachel Naomi Remen, Robert A. Schuller, Dr. James Dobson, Dolly Parton and Cathy Rigby. A 6th Bowl is guaranteed to make anyone looking for inspiration and renewal an eternal "soup lover." Readers will discover that there is only one "recipe" for compassion, wisdom, inspiration and love: Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Atlas of Perinatology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aladjem, Silvio / Vidyasagar, Dharmapuri, PUBLISHER: W.B. Saunders Company, A compendium of pictures and articles addressing all aspects of perinatology. The contributors are among the experts in the field. Acquista Ora

An XL Life: Staying Big at Half the Size

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Big Boy, PUBLISHER: Cash Money Content, Growing up homeless, fatherless and facing more than a few problems with gang violence and issues of self-worth, Big Boy managed to rise to the top of the hip-hop world and west-coast radio scene. For 33 years of Big Boy's life size didn't matter. As he reached the pinnacle of broadcasting he just kept piling on the pounds, and claiming award after award in radio. Right around this time he stepped on the scale and it read "510" pounds, celebrities took bets that he couldn't drop the weight. Choosing to put his career first, even when his life was on the line after opting for a radical surgical procedure, Big fought through the greatest struggle of his life. In this book the joke song-singing, crank call-making, celebrity interviewing, wise-cracking, all around hilarious, humongous black dude behind the wildly popular morning radio program Big Boy's Neighborhood" shares everything he lived through and learned along the way.

The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family: A Leadership Fable

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lencioni, Patrick M., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, In this unique and groundbreaking book, business consultant and "New York Times" best-selling author Patrick Lencioni turns his sights on the most important organization in our lives--the family. As a husband and the father of four young boys, Lencioni realized the discrepancy between the time and energy his clients put into running their organizations and the reactive way most people run their personal lives. Having experienced the stress of a frantic family firsthand, he and his wife began applying some of the tools he uses with Fortune 500 companies at home, and with surprising results.

The Book of the Law

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weiser Books, PUBLISHER: Weiser Books, "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law." This oft-misunderstood phrase, which forms the basis for Crowley's practice of Magick, is found in The Book of the Law. Dictated to Crowley in Cairo between noon and 1 pm on three success days in April , the Book of the Law is the source book and key for Crowley students and for the occult in general. For the first time the Book of the Law is offered in a deluxe, hardcover edition fittingly issued in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Liber AL vel Legis's transmission to Crowley.

Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marable, Manning, PUBLISHER: Penguin Books, P> "An extraordinary portrait of a man and his time....A masterpiece." -"San Francisco Chronicle" The late Manning Marable's acclaimed biography of Malcolm X finally does justice to one of the most influential and controversial figures of twentieth-century American history. Filled with startling new information and shocking revelations, "Malcolm X" unfolds a sweeping story of race and class in America. Reaching into Malcolm's troubled youth, it traces a path from his parents' activism as followers of Marcus Garvey through his own work with the Nation of Islam and rise in the world of black nationalism, and culminates in the never-before-told true story of his assassination. "Malcolm X" is a stunning achievement, the definitive work on one of our greatest advocates for social change.

Mental Toughness Training for Golf: Start Strong Finish

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bell, Dr Rob, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, "Dr. Bell's book does a terrific job at breaking down the tools you need and to practice to become a mentally tough competitor." -John Dal Corobbo- Indiana PGA Teacher of the Year " Mental Toughness Training for Golf is an excellent resource for coaches and players of all levels. Dr. Bell has done an excellent job compiling diverse and practical philosophies with a proven track record of success. Mental toughness and effective training is the final frontier of coaching our sport." -O.D. Vincent- National Coach of the Year " Dr. Rob has developed a road map for success. He has helped me numerous times and is very insightful about what it takes for every player to reach their full potential." -Mark Guhne- Three Time Southern Conference Coach of the Year "The practice ideas and tournament mental processes that Dr. Rob Bell reveals in this book are incredibly valuable to a player, coach, or parent. A "must read," for anyone looking to develop mental toughness." -Randy Wylie- Golf Digest "Best Teachers in State" Mental Toughness Training for Golf illustrates how to maximize our preparation. In this cutting edge book, you'll learn how great coaches and players create pressure in practice, how to build a human taproot, why suffering is needed, and the don'ts of mental toughness.

Lives of the Popes, Volume 1: Antiquity

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Platina, Bartolomeo / D'Elia, Anthony F., PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, Bartolomeo Platina (), historian, political theorist, and author of a best-selling cookbook, began life as a mercenary soldier and ended it as the head of the Vatican Library. A papal official under the humanist Pope Pius II, he was a member of the humanist academies of Cardinal Bessarion and Pomponio Leto, and was twice imprisoned for conspiring against Pope Paul II. Returning to favor under Pope Sixtus IV, he composed his most famous work, a biographical compendium of the Roman popes from St. Peter down to his own time. The work critically synthesized a wide range of sources and became the standard reference work on papal history for early modern Europe, reprinted dozens of times and translated into a number of languages. A characteristic work of Renaissance humanism, it used Christian antiquity as a standard against which to criticize modern churchmen. This edition contains the first complete translation into English and an improved Latin text. Volume 1, the first of a projected four, covers the period from the founding of the church through ad 461.

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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_)

Scavenger

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morrell, David, PUBLISHER: Vanguard Press, David Morrell's "Creepers" was a publishing event in , a powerful, edgy, dark thriller by a master of the genre. A "New York Times" best-seller, it won the prestigious Bram Stoker Award and earned numerous critical raves. "Scavenger," Morrell's latest novel, takes us in a harrowing new direction: a desperate high-tech scavenger hunt for a 100-year-old time capsule. Frank Balenger, the resolute but damaged hero of "Creepers," now finds himself trapped in a nightmarish game of fear and death. To save himself and the woman he loves, he must play by the rules of a god-like Game Master with an obsession for unearthing the past. But sometimes the past is buried for a reason. "Scavenger" is a brilliant, frightening hunter-hunted tale that layers modern technology over the dusty artifacts of earlier times. The result is a surreal palimpsest, one that contains the secret of survival for Balenger and a handful of unwilling players who race against the game's clock to solve the puzzle of the time capsule, only to discover that time is the true scavenger. Morrell's trademark action sequences are embedded with fascinating historical clues that make "Scavenger" a thrill-a-minute page-turner as well as a mesmerizing literary experience.

Gateway to Hope: An Exploration of Failure

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Boulding, Maria, PUBLISHER: St. Bebe's Publications, Failure is an essential part of life. The author draws on human experience and on the Bible to show that in our very failure lies our success. Our weaknesses have all been overcome in the Cross of Christ.

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