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The Voyage of John de Verazzano Along the Coast of North

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Giovanni da Verrazzano Joseph G Cogswell, PUBLISHER: Cosimo Classics, NA

The Tears of Hispaniola: Haitian and Dominican Diaspora

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Suarez, Lucia M., PUBLISHER: University Press of Florida, "The first book on the market that considers the experience of Haitians and Dominicans in the United States in one single effort of analysis and does so through the cultural venue of literary texts produced by writers from the two communities."--Silvio To

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.

Land Degradation: Development and Breakdown of Terrestrial

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barrow, Christopher J. / Barrow, C. J., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Land degradation is fast becoming recognized as a key issue for world conservation as we approach the end of the twentieth century. The complex relationship between human development and the environment is explored, with particular emphasis on the causes of land degradation processes. Written as an introduction to the topic, this book provides a clear and timely synthesis of our current understanding of the phenomenon of land degradation.

Donor Insemination

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barratt, Christopher / Barratt, Christopher L. R. / Cooke, Ian Douglas, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This volume provides clear guidelines on the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of the use of donor insemination to treat infertility. The team of authors, drawn from a wide range of disciplines, covers all aspects of implementing and organising a successful donor insemination programme. The volume includes practical information on recruitment, screening and selection of suitable donors; counselling of patients and donors; clinical, scientific and laboratory aspects, including fertility assessment, ovulation timing and cryopreservation. The volume concludes with information on organisation of sperm banks, the use of computerisation and ethical and legal aspects. The volume is designed to assist all those involved in the treatment of infertility - including andrologists and clinicians in the fields of reproductive medicine and obstetrics and gynaecology.

Atlas of the Living Resorces of the Sea.

Atlas of the Living Resorces of the Sea. FAO Fisheries Department. Published by Food and Agriculture Organisation, Rome () Used Hardcover. 24 pages of text Plus many full page coloured charts. Large oblong format blue cloth. Shows the distribution of the principle resources of the sea. 1st published in , this is the revised and expanded edition to include resent information on fishery resources. Euro 40

The Karluk's Last Voyage: An Epic of Death and Survival in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bartlett, Robert A. / Bartlett, Bob / Bartlett, Captain Robert, PUBLISHER: Cooper Square Publishers, "We did not all come back." Thus begins this firsthand account of the extraordinary adventure of the Karluk, the flagship of explorer Vilhjalmar Steffanson's Arctic expedition of . When the Karluk became trapped in the ice, Steffanson abandoned Captain Robert A. Bartlett and his crew, nearly half of whom perished before the ordeal ended. Accompanied by one Eskimo, Bartlett made the treacherous journey across the ice to Siberia to find help, and returned with rescuers to collect the survivors.

Touring the Flatiron District: Walks in Four Historic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mendelsohn, Joyce, PUBLISHER: City and Company, From the Victorian department stores of Ladies' Mile to the Greek Revival townhouses of Chelsea to the early skyscrapers of Madison Square to the stately brownstones of Gramercy park, "Touring the Flatiron District takes the reader through some of he most vibrant sections of New York City.

The Scandal of Gender

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mitchell, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Regina Orthodox Press, What did the Fathers of the historic Church teach about the role of women in the Church? For many years the answer to this question has come from feminist theologians. It has been difficult to find a book that presents what the Church Fathers and the Scriptures teach on women and men's role in the life of the Church. The Scandal of Gender brings us into direct contact with the authentic and original teachings of the ancient Christian Church Fathers on the issue of the proper role of women and men in the life of the Church. The point of view of the Reader Patrick Mitchell reflects the traditional Orthodox point of view of the Early Church Fathers and the Bible.

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.

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.

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.

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 Life of Louis XI The Rebel Dauphin and the Statesman

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Christopher Hare, PUBLISHER: General Books LLC, NA

Meals in a Social Context: Aspects of the Communal Meal in

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: Aarhus University Press, Scholarly contribution provide insight into how social mores and etiquette were transmitted to children, the growing significance of family for Christians, the culture clashes of Greek and Roman, and the development of religious connotations around meals. The wide range of related interdisciplinary topics considered includes the development of the Eucharist as a ritual in its own right, funeral banquets, the role of women at meals, the architecture of the Greek and Roman meal and the provision of food for the poor.

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

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.

The Heart of a Champion: Celebrating the Spirit and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deford, Frank, PUBLISHER: Northword Press, In this exciting new book, award-winning sports writer and commentator Frank Deford captures the inspirational stories of many of the greatest athletes and teams to appear on a Wheaties box. For more than 75 years, the Wheaties box has celebrated the essence of being a champion: the character of excellence, the spirit of achievement, and the triumph of determination.

Media, War, and Terrorism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Van, Der Veer / Van Der Veer, Peter / Munshi, Shoma, PUBLISHER: Routledge/Curzon, This collection of essays covers the media and public debate dimension of the events of 9/11, and beyond, from the point of view of Middle Eastern and Asian countries. The first part of the book deals with the use of the media as an instrument of warfare, the growing significance of religion, the emergence of transnational media and a transnational public sphere and the relationship between the West and the rest of the world. The second part of the book contains nine case studies relating to different parts of the Middle East and Asian world, all with a strong empirical focus, while at the same time elaborating the book's theoretical concerns.

The Mystery of the Yellow Room

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: LeRoux, Gaston, PUBLISHER: Smk Books, This novel - the classic French detective story - was written in by Gaston Leroux, once a reporter who covered the famous trials of his time. For sheer originality and ingenuity this story may be reckoned as one of the best tales since Gaboriau. How could a crime take place in a locked room which shows no sign of being entered? For the many who delight in following the intricacies of crime and the avenging hand of Justice, this is a favorite of whodunit fans everywhere.

Living of Maisie Ward

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greene, Dana, PUBLISHER: University of Notre Dame Press, The first biography of this amazing woman of faith, The Living of Maisie Ward provides inspiration for the current generation of Catholics whose lives and actions will profoundly shape the American Church in the twenty-first century.

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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 Mystery of Mary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hill, Grace Livingston, PUBLISHER: Living Books, Tyron cannot forget Mary's beautiful face and spirit. He determines to discover the true identity of the young woman he longs to protect--and love. Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love.

Sante Fe Trail

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crutchfield, James A., PUBLISHER: Republic of Texas Press, The Santa Fe Trail extended from the American settlements in westernmost Missouri to the Mexican town of Santa Fe in present-day New Mexico. Its path followed some of the wildest, most desolate yet beautiful country in America. A spirited and graphic account of life along the Santa Fe Trail, this book includes the history of the land before the famous trail, the lure of Santa Fe, the dangers of surveying and traveling, the cattle drives and the people who trailed west, the Indians, the army, the women, the railroad, and the freighters during its long and useful l

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