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Thirteen Colonies: North Carolina

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Uschan, Michael V., PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, North Carolina was the location of the first English attempt to colonize the New World. But the mysterious fate of the members of that "Lost Colony" and Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America, is only one of the intriguing historical aspects of this unique state.

The Empathic Imagination

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Margulies, Alfred, PUBLISHER: W. W. Norton & Company, The author describes the enigma of empathy in everyday clinical psychiatric practice, examining the sensory parameters of personal world views and the paradox of the self.

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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien The first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful ppower of the One ring. All the members of the fellowship, hobbits, elves and wizards, are plunged into a clash between good and evil.

Weta The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Statue Smaug King

Weta continues the legacy of producing finely crafted, highly detailed collectible polystone statues from Middle-earth. The essence of each character expertly captured in every piece. The Dragon has resided within the carved walls of stone, supreme and unchallenged in his dominion; the true King Under the Mountain.

Italy Today: At the Crossroads of the New Millenium

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mignone, Mario B. / Coppa, Frank J., PUBLISHER: Peter Lang Publishing, Italy Today is a concise and fascinating story of the stunning transformation of a nation. Detailing the period from the Second World War to the present, the book provides unique insights into the dynamics of country which emerged from a ravaged, post-war agrarian society to become a technological leader competing with France to become the fourth largest industrialized country in the Western World. This volume examines the influence of a broad range of subjects such as political institutions, parliament, women, youth, the media, the Church, and trade unions on Italian history and culture. Divided into three major sections devoted to an analysis of politics, society and the economy, the organization allows for a lively discussion of contemporary Italy. The style of the writing will appeal to a broad range of scholars, students, and general readers.

Archaeology of Atlantic Africa and the African Diaspora

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ogundiran, Akinwumi / Falola, Toyin, PUBLISHER: Indiana University Press, This is the first book devoted to the archaeology of African life on both sides of the Atlantic and highlights the importance of historical archaeology in completing the historical records of the Atlantic world's Africans. Archaeology of Atlantic Africa and the African Diaspora presents a diverse, richly textured picture of Africans' experiences during the era of the Atlantic slave trade and offers the most comprehensive explanation of how African lives became entangled with the creation of the modern world. Through interdisciplinary approaches to material culture, the dynamics of a comparative transatlantic archaeology is developed.

The Congressman's Civil War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bogue, Allan G. / Fogel, Robert / Thernstrom, Stephan, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, In the historical literature on the Civil War, the President, the generals, and the cabinet secretaries have won the war of words. Of the hundreds of men who served in the House of Representatives during this great struggle, only a handful typically appear in general discussions of the period. Yet without a deeper understanding of the contributions of the members of the Congress to the successful prosecution of the war, we cannot fully appreciate the desperate nature of that war and its significance in the building of the nation. This book explores important aspects of the Civil War from the perspective of Capitol Hill. It is an effort to survey some of the possibilities for understanding the congressmen, their relations with each other, and their interaction with President Lincoln.

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 Wheel of Time Coin Tar Valon

From The Wheel of Time comes this nickel-silver coin in a blister packaging. The obverse features the face of Deane Aryman, holding a flame on her open palm, flanked by seven stars and wearing the stole of the Amyrlin Seat, striped with seven colors.The reverse side features the ancient symbol of the Ouroboros, the snake eating it?s own tail, used to symbolize eternity. In the center is the Flame of Tar Valon, official symbol of the White Tower and the Amyrlin Seat.

The Tale of Genji

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shikibu, Murasaki / Suematsu, Kencho, PUBLISHER: Tuttle Publishing, Written centuries before the time of Shakespeare and Chaucer, "The Tale of Genji" marks the birth of the novel--and after more than a millennium, this seminal work about the life and loves of Prince Genji, master poet, dancer, musician and painter, continues to enchant readers throughout the world.

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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.

Fablehaven Complete Set (Boxed Set): Fablehaven; Rise of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mull, Brandon / Dorman, Brandon, PUBLISHER: Aladdin Paperbacks, Package includes the following paperbacks in the FABLEHAVEN series: FABLEHAVEN RISE OF THE EVENING STAR GRIP OF THE SHADOW PLAGUE SECRETS OF THE DRAGON SANCTUARY KEYS TO THE DEMON PRISON

A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times Volume

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guizot, Franois Pierre Guillaume, PUBLISHER: BiblioLife, The closer the study and the wider the contemplation a Frenchman bestows upon his country's history the deeper will be his feelings of patriotic pride dashed with a tinge of sadness. France in respect of her national unity is the most ancient amongst the states of Christian Europe.

The Alkuchanian Govin. Long-term investigation of..

The Alkuchanian Govin. Long-term investigation of the steppe landscape. SOCHAVA, V.B. and, FRISH, V.A. editors Editore: Israel Program for Scientific Translations, Jerusalem () Usato Soft Cover Translated from the Russian (Alkuchanskii Govin; opyt statsionarnogo izucheniya stepnogo landshafta). At head of title: Academy of Sciences of the USSR. Siberian Department. Institute of the Geography of Siberia and the Far East. Euro 30 (suolo 14)

Janacek: Glagolitic Mass

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wingfield, Paul / Paul, Wingfield / Rushton, Julian, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Glagolitic Mass, written between and , is not only one of JanaD&cek's most important works: it is also a masterpiece of the twentieth-century choral repertoire. In this fascinating description of the Mass and its history, Paul Wingfield brings together information on all significant aspects of the work, including much that is new. In particular, he quotes important letters from and to the composer that have never previously been published. Chapters on the music itself offer a full synopsis of the work, the first in-depth study of the musical organization, and key interpretations of the work by JanaD&cek and others.

A Brief Introduction to Ancient Aegean Art: Cycladic,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Uhl, Jason, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, In this volume you will find a brief evaluation on the importance of the artistry of the Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. It is through the art and architecture of these very early Greek civilizations that we have been better able to understand the true roots of the Greek civilization in its entirety. The art and architecture of these three civilizations have yielded us much insight into the basic social organization, living habits, religions and spiritual figures that would later develop into the basis for Greek society.

Philosophers and Pamphleteers: Political Theorists of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cranston, Maurice W., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This volume discusses in turn the ideas of six leading thinkers of the French Enlightenment: Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Holbach, and Condorcet. A general introduction surveys the political theories of the Enlightenment, setting them in the context of the political realities of 18th-century France. The first book of its kind on the subject, Philosopher and Pamphleteers brings a welcome, new perspective to the study of French political thought during a fascinating historical era.

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.

Kit Carson: Frontier Scout

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sanford, William R., (Wi / Green, Carl R., PUBLISHER: Enslow Publishers, - Brings the action of the frontier days to life for the reluctant reader. - Recounts the adventures of the explorers, pioneers, and settlers of the West.

The Warden

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Trollope, Anthony, PUBLISHER: Trafalgar Square Publishing, The first of Trollope's Barchester series, "The Warden" represents the beginning of one of the most enduring collections of British fiction. It is, however, an immensely compelling story in its own right, told with the author's usual style and an eye for human weakness. Both a love story and a critique of the social mores of the time, the tale of Revd Harding, the Warden of the title, is a piece of literature that will perhaps provoke as much as it will entertain.

The Holy Spirit Unleashed in You: Acts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Arthur, Kay, PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, A 13-week study of the book of Acts from the International Inductive Study Series. Explores the dynamic working of God's Spirit in the lives of early believers -- and in the lives of believers today.

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.

Development Microeconomics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bardhan, Pranab K. / Udry, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Development Microeconomics is the first in a series of books which looks at the entire spectrum of development economics issues and combines the strengths of conventional developmental thought with the insights of contemporary mainstream economics. The main new conceptual tool used is the application of the theory of imperfect information and the effects this has on the behavior of economic agents. This book is designed specifically for graduate students.

Houses for Science: A Pictorial History of Cold Spring

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Watson, Elizabeth L. / Watson, James D., PUBLISHER: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Houses for Science traces the unique architectural and scientific evolution of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory from whaling village, to "summer camp" for biologists, to world-renowned research and educational institution. Situated on Long Island's fabled North Shore, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has a one-hundred-year heritage of superlative basic research in genetics and an architectural patrimony that spans nearly two centuries. In Houses for Science architectural historian Elizabeth Watson skillfully integrates the fascinating story of the construction and preservation of this village of science with a chronological account of the history of the Laboratory and the fundamental discoveries made here. Augmenting this account are essays by Nobel laureate James D. Watson on the key advances made in genetics research during the Laboratory's first one hundred years.

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