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The Blithedale Romance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, PUBLISHER: Wildside Press, The third great romance from the author of The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. Henry James famously called this "the lightest, the brightest, the liveliest" of Hawthorne's "unhumorous fictions."

The Life and Adventures of Lyle Clemens

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rechy, John, PUBLISHER: Grove/Atlantic, From the author of the classic City of Night comes a captivating, wickedly entertaining novel in which an irrepressible young hero is set loose in the religious-fundamentalist world of Texas, the gambling palaces of Las Vegas, and the enticing mythos of Los Angeles

Weaving a New Tapestry: Asia in the Post-Cold War World,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Head, William P. / Clausen, Edwin G., PUBLISHER: Praeger, The fall of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe has affected nations throughout the world. This broad-based study examines how this major historical event has influenced the governments, societies, economies, and foreign relations of Asia. The work of 15 scholars is divided into three sections: Economic Development and Environmental Impact; Politics and Foreign Relations; and Social and Women's Issues. Chapters span the far reaches of Asia, from Japan to Pakistan, from China to the Philippines. This first thorough interdisciplinary analysis concludes that nations such as Japan, India, and the Philippines have been less influenced than China, Korea, and Vietnam. In each case, while direct impact of the end of the Cold War has been minimal, there is strong evidence of more subtle effects. The breadth of the regional coverage and the diversity of the subject matter will interest scholars and researchers alike. The authors pose as many questions as they answer, and their conclusions are certain to stimulate debate.

Fate and Destiny: From the Holocaust to the State of Israel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Soloveitchik, Joseph Dov, PUBLISHER: Ktav Publishing House, One of the classics of modern Jewish thought, Kol Dodi Dofek, is here translated into English. In it Rabbi Soloveitchik presents an extended theological meditation on the Holocaust and the rise of the State of Israel, the Jewish "covenant of faith," and the "covenant of fate and destiny" which links all Jews, religious, irreligious, and nonreligious. Rabbi Dr. Walter S. Wurzberger, a prominent discipline of the Rav, has provided an introduction.

The Birth of the Earth

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bailey, Jacqui / Lilly, Matthew, PUBLISHER: Kids Can Press, The Birth of the Earth begins with the Big Bang (which was actually silent), goes on to examine the origins of planets, moons, asteroids and comets and ends with the creation of the Earth itself. The Birth of the Earth is part of A Cartoon History of the Earth. Each book closes with a timeline, a comprehensive glossary and an index. Scientific consultants, chosen for their particular areas of expertise, have verified all the factual information. Combined with humorous dialogue and comic-strip illustrations, each book in the series is at once entertaining, engaging and -- educational

Jonah, the Whale and the Vine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Arnsteen, Katy Keck, PUBLISHER: Pauline Books & Media, These Bible stories show the power of faith and love. The artwork recaptures the beauty of medieval illuminated manuscripts.

Who Was Who in the American Revolution

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Purcell, L. Edward, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, Containing over entries, this is the first one-volume reference to examine the lives and careers of the men and women of the Revolution. The book covers the full spectrum of historical figures, including regular army and military generals, naval commanders, significant civilians, Loyalists, French allies, diplomats, and more.

Russia

Abraham Ascher From the emergence of the first Slavic state to the election of new President Dmitry Medvedev, this is a concise and thoughtful guide to the complex and turbulent history of Russia and its people. A skilful blend of detail and analysis, thi (cod. I_)

The Effectiveness of Airpower in the 20th Century: Part Two

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Connell, John F., PUBLISHER: iUniverse, The book is the second in a series of three dealing with the demonstrated effectiveness of airpower during the 20th Century. The air forces and airpower theories of France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, the USSR and the United States are described as they operated and found their pre-war airpower theories valid or wanting when subjected to the acid test of combat. The failure of British and American precision bombing dogma is highlighted.

Irish Politics Today

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Collins, Neil / Cradden, Terry, PUBLISHER: Manchester University Press, This new edition has been revised and updated to include coverage of the general election, the creation of a new coalition of Fianna Fail, and the Progressive Democrats under Bertie Ahern. Reflecting on current developments in Irish politics, the authors also examine other crucial issues such as the implications of a written constitution, changes in the party system, the power of major special interest groups, the role of the civil service, the position of the media, and membership in the European Union.

Liberalism After Communism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Szacki, Jerzy / Kisiel, Chester A. / Szacki, J., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This work is the first comprehensive presentation of liberal thought in Central Europe, especially in Poland, before and after . The book contains a critical analysis of the proto-liberal anti-communist democratic opposition, in particular its ideas of the autonomy of the individual and civil society, and a description of economic liberalism as an alternative liberal orientation. The author's main theme, however, is the dilemma of liberalism in a post-communist society in which it is faced with historically unprecedented challenges. In countries which have no liberal tradition or the social or economic conditions which encouraged the emergence of liberalism in the past, the classic tenets of liberalism are undergoing essential modifications. Liberalism inescapably is becoming "constructivist" and serves primarily as the justification for a remarkable kind of social engineering whose objective is the rapid building of capitalism. This book is both an important contribution to our knowledge of the post-communist world and a voice in thh discussion on the nature and future of liberalism.

Tales from the Eternal Archives #1: Legends

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weis, Margaret, PUBLISHER: Daw Books, In the perfect memory of Eternity, stored deep within the very essence of the universe, are the history and legends of Earth. But there are also alternate tales of heroes and villains, and everything in-between. This first volume includes stories from such authors of the fantastic as Dennis L. McKiernan, Josepha Sherman, Margaret Weis and Don Perrin, and Mickey Zucker Reichert, exploring the legendary figures who shaped and changed the destiny of mankind.

Ali, Child of the Desert

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: London, Jonathan / Lewin, Ted, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Captures the dramatic beauty and danger of the Sahara Seated atop his camel, Ali felt the desert roll beneath him. Three days' ride ahead lay the Moroccan market town of Rissani, at the edge of the Great Sahara, where Ali and his father would sell their camels. But suddenly, out of nowhere, the wind came howling, and the whirling sand swallowed the sun, the camel herd, and his father. Stranded on the vast Sahara, Ali must summon all his courage to first find food and shelter, then his father. In the process, he learns the true nature of the desert and its people.

In the Shadow of Mountains

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCurry, Steve, PUBLISHER: Phaidon Press, - Steve McCurry is one of the most popular photographers working today - A new collection of portraits, landscapes and street photography - Covers almost 30 years of his deep involvement in the countryside and people of Afghanistan - Children and shepherds, warriors and labourers are presented alongside striking views of sandstone cities, mountainous landscapes and ancient temples - Evocative and timeless, these lyrical images capture the enduring spirit, grandeur and beauty of the land that lies at the foot of the Hindu Kush - McCurry's photographs capture human experience and transcend boundaries of language and culture

Vitamin Intake and Health: A Scientific Review

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gaby, Suzanne K. / Bendich, Adrianne / Singh, Vishwa N., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Describes the biochemical and physiological effects of most of the clinically important vitamins, and presents indications of the health benefits of vitamin intake beyond the levels currently established as recommended daily allowance by the National Academy of Science. The analysis focuses primaril

Horizontal Yellow: Nature and History in the Near Southwest

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Flores, Dan L., PUBLISHER: University of New Mexico Press, Personal and historical meditations explore the human and natural history of the large expanse of land the Navajos once named the Horizontal Yellow.

From Brokenness to Community

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vanier, Jean, PUBLISHER: Paulist Press, The lectures in this volume witness the importance of the meeting between the university of the learned and the university of the poor. From them a deep understanding of true discipleship emerges.

Led zeppelin - the something else

LED ZEPPELIN - THE SOMETHING ELSE. cat. no.: Archive Productions MZ " Vinyl. vinyl: MINT/sleeve: MINT A Collection of BBC Rarities. These performances were recorded at BBC studios, Maida Vale, London, on June , and were never broadcast. This release includes the only known performance of "The Girl I Love", possibly a LED ZEP II out-take, and a fantastic version of Eddie Cochran's "Something Else". Misprints: Sleeve: Side One: Something Else/Communication Breakdown. Side Two: The Girl I Love/What Is And What Should Never Be Tracklist: A1 The Girl I Love 3:30 A2 Communication Breakdown 3:00 B1 Something Else 2:45 B2 What Is And What Should Never Be 3:45

A Trial of Witches: A Seventeenth Century Witchcraft

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Geis, Gilbert / Bunn, Ivan, PUBLISHER: Routledge, In , Amy Denny and Rose Cullender were accused of witchcraft, and, in one of the most important of such cases in England, stood trial and were hanged in Bury St Edmunds. A Trial of Witches is a complete account of this sensational trial and an analysis of the court procedures, and the larger social, cultural and political concerns of the period. In a critique of the official process, the book details how the erroneous conclusions of the trial were achieved. The authors consider the key participants in the case, including the judge and medical witness, their institutional importance, their part in the fate of the women and their future careers. Through detailed research of primary sources, the authors explore the important implications of this case for the understanding of hysteria, group mentality, social forces and the witchcraft phenomenon as a whole.

Brief History of the Middle East

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Catherwood, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Robinson Publishing, For over a millennium, the Islamic empires were ahead of the West in learning, technology, and medicine, and were militarily far more powerful. It took another three hundred years for the West to catch up and overtake the Middle East. In this fully updated and revised edition, historian Christopher Catherwood brings the account up to the present day and places in context the continuing friction between Israel and Palestine, the aftermath of the Iraq conflict, and the rising threat of Iran.

The Ground Beneath Her Feet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rushdie, Salman, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, In this remaking of the myth of Orpheus, Rushdie tells the story of Vina Apsara, a pop star, and Ormus Cama, an extraordinary songwriter and musician, who captivate and change the world through their music and their romance. Beginning in Bombay in the fifties, moving to London in the sixties, and New York for the last quarter century, the novel pulsates with a half-century of music and celebrates the power rock 'n' roll.

The Flowers of Venice: The Art of Creating Flowers and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marchesi, PUBLISHER: Gem Guides Book Company, The most comprehensive guide to Venetian glass beads their beaded techniques. Details the craft of flower making, introduces the history of Venetian glass, and includes all the tools and supplies necessary for each project--with over 400 stunning color photos. Make bouquets, boxes, tassels, and more.

Basel in the Age of Burckhardt: A Study in Unseasonable

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gossman, Lionel / University of Chicago Press, PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press, This remarkable history tells the story of the independent city-republic of Basel in the nineteenth century, and of four major thinkers who shaped its intellectual history: the historian Jacob Burckhardt, the philologist and anthropologist Johann Jacob Bachofen, the theologian Franz Overbeck, and the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.

The Presidency and the Political System

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nelson, Michael, PUBLISHER: CQ-Roll Call Group Books, The Presidency & the Political System, now in an updated sixth edition, incorporates the most recent research and scholarship on the presidency. Each of the 20 thought-provoking original essays, written by some of the field's most prominent scholars, explores an important aspect of the relationship between the presidency and our political system.

Public Life and Propertied Englishmen, : The Ford

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Langford, Paul, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The common view of eighteenth-century politics is one of aristocratic dominance coexisting with plebeian vitality. Langford explores the terrain which lay between the high ground of elite rule and the low ground of popular politics, offering a major reassessment of the place of the propertied class.

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