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Torn Out by the Roots: The Recollections of a Former

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vitzhum, Hilda / Vitzthum, Hilda / Schach, Paul, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, "The enemies of the people must be torn out by the roots," read a sign Hilda Vitzthum observed in a public building shortly before her arrest in . Her husband, a Russian engineer employed in the construction of a huge steelworks in western Siberia, was an "enemy of the people," a member of the educated classes that Stalin saw as a threat to his regime. Not only would he be a victim of Stalin's madness; his whole family must be destroyed. Even though Hilda was an Austrian and, like her husband, a loyal Communist, her children were taken from her and she was condemned to forced labor. "Torn Out by the Roots" is Hilda Vitzthum's chilling reminiscence of her nearly ten years in Soviet labor camps-of privations and horrors of overwhelming enormity, mitigated by occasional kindness and humanity. It is a harrowing and moving story, all the more so for its simplicity and matter-of-factness. Although Hilda Vitzthum was allowed to return to Austria in , she could not write about her experiences until the s. Before then, she says, "no one would have believed me if I had told the unvarnished truth." The dissolution of the Soviet Union compels us to record, so none may forget, the human cost of the Stalinist experiment.

The Human Condition: Contemplation and Transformation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keating, Thomas, PUBLISHER: Paulist Press, The psychological roots of authentic spiritual life, by one of the great teachers of contemplative prayer.

The Siege of Derry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Macrory, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This book traces the events surrounding the siege of Londonderry by Catholic soldiers, the siege that Macaulay was to call "the most memorable in the annals of the British Isles." Macrory draws on a wide range of sources to chart the origins of the conflict--the Tyrone wars, the Plantation of Ulster, the Catholic rising of , and Cromwell's retribution at Brogheda and Wexford--and vividly recounts the siege itself, stressing throughout how many of the problems Ulster faces today have their roots in the 17th century and before.

Creating an Islamic State: Khomeini and the Making of New

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Martin, Vanessa, PUBLISHER: I. B. Tauris & Company, This extraordinary book is the first to analyze the ideological roots of an Islamic state as conceived by the Ayatollah Khomeini. Surprisingly the author finds much of the inspiration behind Khomeini's political thinking being influenced by Western sources--his writings on the supreme Islamic Jurist being affected by Plato's notions of the philosopher-king and his views of state power and centralism being closely linked to his understanding of Marxist/Leninist totalitarianism.

The Dragon and the Pearl

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lin, Jeannie, PUBLISHER: Harlequin, Former Emperor's consort Ling Suyin is renowned for her beauty; the ultimate seductress. Now she lives quietly alone--until the most ruthless warlord in the region comes and steals her away.... Li Tao lives life by the sword, and is trapped in the treacherous, lethal world of politics. The alluring Ling Suyin is at the center of the web. He must uncover her mystery without falling under her spell--yet her innocence calls out to him. How cruel if she, of all women, can entrance the man behind the legend....

International Studies in Honor of Tomas Rivera

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Olivares, Julian, PUBLISHER: Arte Publico Press, Tomas Rivera, author of the award-winning novel,...y no se lo trago la tierra, who passed away in , is commemorated in the recollections by Rolando Hinojosa and Americo Paredes, and by studies of his prose and poetry by leading critics of Chicano literature. These essays are complemented by others on Chicano and Hispanic literature of the United States, with important contributions by European critics.

IBM Redux: Lou Gerstner and the Business Turnaround of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garr, Doug, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, When Lou Gerstner, a high-tech neophyte, took the helm at IBM in , the company was in a death spiral, with a three-year loss of nearly $16 billion. Six years later, Big Blue was back -- with an increased market share, plenty of cash, and its highest stock prices ever. Now with a new introduction, this inside story of the greatest comeback in business history and the man who made it happen is skillfully told by a former IBM insider with unprecedented access to current and former employees as well as to hundreds of documents. The result is a fast-paced, fascinating, and balanced behind-the-scenes look at a remarkable company and its enigmatic manager, both of whom stand at the forefront of the high-tech industry. The new introduction by the author follows IBM into the 21st century, and lays out the challenges it faces in the future.

Benedict's Disciples

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Farmer, David Hugh / Farmer, David H., PUBLISHER: Gracewing, A fascinating presentation of the great monastic figures, monks and nuns, who have contributed so much to British history, written by a range of the foremost Benedictine scholars of out time. Spanning the period from the sixth century to the twentieth, these lives show the followers of the Rule of St Benedict to have been one of the most important influences in the making of Europe. Edited by the noted scholar and mediaevalist Hugh David Farmer.

The Atlantic in Global History:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canizares-Esguerra, Jorge / Seeman, Erik R., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, This reader, composed of original essays by leading authors, expands the category of the Atlantic chronologically, spatially, and methodologically. It firmly places the Atlantic within global history and the coverage expands into the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The essays present events that formed the nations and cultures of the Atlantic region and show their global roots and how they intertwine with non-Atlantic communities of the world.

Killer Dolphin

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marsh, Ngaio, PUBLISHER: Jove Books, At the newly restored Dolphin Theatre, murder takes center stage The once-dilapidated Dolphin Theater, now restored to its former glory, is open again-and all of London is buzzing about its new play, "The Glove, "inspired by the discovery of a genuine Shakespearean glove. But on one unfortunate evening, the Dolphin opens its doors to the harshest critic of all: death. Now Inspector Roderick Alleyn must find out who stole the scene with a most murderous act.

Stories Out of School: Memories and Reflections on Care and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Paul, James L. / Smith, Terry Jo / Paul, James L., PUBLISHER: Ablex Publishing Corporation, The changes in how we understand and study teaching and learning are uneven. Strongly held beliefs support the changes and equally strongly held beliefs challenge them. However, the discourse about teaching and learning and our understandings of the nature of educational research have changed rather dramatically in the last two decades. These changes form the context for the work described in this book on stories out of school-adult memories of their teachers. The authors have been guided by the work of Jackson (), Noddings (), Eisner (), Palmer (), Coles (), and Lindley (), among others, who have focused on the qualities of life experienced by children, particularly in the classroom. Interests have centered on memory, meaning, and the self in relationship. Using a database of letters written by adults (most of whom are teachers or are preparing to be teachers) to their former teachers, the authors examine the interpersonal spaces shared by teachers and students and the kinds of unacknowledged pedagogies created in those spaces. They are interested in the ethics of experienced pedagogies and the implications of those pedagogies for educating teachers.

The Novels of Mrs. Aphra Behn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Behn, Aphra, PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, Contents--The Royal Slave; The Fair Jilt; The Nun; Agnes de Castro; The Lover's Watch; The Case for the Watch; The Lady's Looking-Glass to Dress Herself By; The Lucky Mistake; The Court of the King of Bantam; The Adventure of the Black Lady.

They Dare to Speak Out

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Findley, Paul, PUBLISHER: Lawrence Hill Books, A former congressman exposes the role of the Israeli lobby in suppressing free debate on the Middle East and in shaping American policy in the region. More than copies sold.

Storybook Dad

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fajardo, Elizabeth Ester, PUBLISHER: Lights Camera Action Ink, Storybook Dad pays homage to Jacinto Alfonso Fajardo--a beloved tahter, grandfather and husband. Through the recollections of his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, the reader becomes part of the family as she retraces the roots of her Salvadoran ancestry within the backdrop of their new home, the city of San Francisco. The work chronicles a young girl's growing pains, from early childhood escapades, to key moments in a developing woman's life. Ever constant throughout this adventure--a father's eternal devotion. She embraces his two favored indulgences: San Francisco Giants baseball and the movies. As in the pages of a storybook, Dad's love remains the basis for a "happily ever after."

A Mine of Her Own: Women Prospectors in the American West,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zanjani, Sally, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, From the California gold rush through the mid-twentieth century, a special breed of women played an integral and heretofore unrecognized part in some of the most stirring adventures of the pioneer experience: the saintly Nellie Cashman; the copper queen Ferminia Sarras, known for her grand sprees; the former rodeo champion turned prospector; the ex-actress who snowshoed her way to Nome; and many more. Chosen as one of the top ten books of all time by the Mining History Association, "A Mine of Her Own "tells the definitive story of America's women prospectors for the first time.

The Roots of the Olive Tree: A Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Santo, Courtney Miller, PUBLISHER: William Morrow, An extraordinary new voice in contemporary woman's fiction, Courtney Miller Santo makes her magnificent debut with a novel that will delight fans of Sarah Blake's The Postmistress, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, and the works of Kristin Hannah. Set in a house on an olive grove in northern California, The Roots of the Olive Tree is a beautiful, touching story that brings to life five generations of women--including an unforgettable 112 year-old matriarch determined to break all Guinness longevity records--the secrets and lies that divide them and the love that ultimately ties them together.

Grand Parenting: Finding Roots and Wings for an Open Choice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Faust, Ron, PUBLISHER: Leathers Publishing, Grandparents are one of life's greatest blessings - they make life easier. And with the capacity to save us from the destruction and harshness of life, grandparents are a vital part of our extended family. Grand Parenting: Finding Roots and Wings for an Open Choice Generation, just released by Leathers Publishing, explores the part grandparents play in child development and offers a new perspective on their role in child rearing. In the book, author Dr. Ron Faust looks at the spiritual I.Q. (S.Q) of children. By his definition, the S.Q. measures the child's ability to engage in peacemaking and justice issues. Faust says this is where grandparents can help deepen the spiritual quest. He points out in the book that the link between values and grand parenting is the key to unlocking the hope for a new ethical generation. Grand Parenting: Finding Roots and Wings for an Open Choice Generation shows how open-minded grandparents can use the benefits of "Open Choice Parenting" to boost the S.Q. scores for future generations.

The Eucharist, Our Sanctification

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cantalamessa, Raniero / Villa, Frances Lonergan, PUBLISHER: Liturgical Press, This set of meditations -- presented by the author in the presence of Pope John Paul II -- is nourished by Scripture and the teachings of the Church Fathers.

Cambridge Illustrated History of Archaeology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bahn, Paul, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This is the fullest and most authoritative single-volume account of archaeology from the earliest discoveries to the great excavations of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Lavishly illustrated throughout and global in scope, it tells the story of those explorations which have helped shape our knowledge of the past. From early digging in Greece and the Near East, through the part played by archaeology in the 'discovery' of the Americas, to the unearthing of sites in Africa, Scandinavia, the former Soviet Union, and Australasia, the book describes individual events as part of a connected narrative amounting to a thorough history of the subject for general readers. It is the first general history of archaeology written by a team of specialists and the first history to cover every part of the world. The book is complete with time-period charts, lists of archaeological events, and a full index.

The ventures - the very best of the ventures (lp)

THE VERY BEST OF THE VENTURES LIBERTY LN- Walk don't run - Out of limits - Tequila - Apache - Ram-bunk-shush - Hawaii five-O - Perfidia - Telstar - Rebel rouser - Wipe out NM/NM

The Devil's Door: A Catherine Levendeur Mystery

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Newman, Sharan / Newman, Sharon, PUBLISHER: Forge, Anno Domini: A wealthy countess lies dying at the Convent of the Paraclete, brutally beaten by unknown assailants. Despite entreaties, she is unwilling to name her killer. Beautiful Catherine LeVendeur, the Paraclete's most learned young novice-scholar, vows to find out the identity of the woman's attacker. When her beloved Edgar comes to lead her from the convent to a life of the flesh, Catherine is torn between her quest for justice and the pledge she made him. Catherine doesn't want to break any of the vows she's made-and if she abandons her crusade for the truth, others will die, and the convent she loves may be destroyed...

The Secret of the Old Stone Chapel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Seaman, Cora A., PUBLISHER: Cordon Publications, The mystery of what happened in the Chapel becomes a long held secret by the 'simple minded' brother of the pastor at the Chapel. Only after many years and a number of other events are the secrets of the Chapel revealed.

The Common Christian Roots of the European Nations

The Common Christian Roots of the European Nations vol.2, an international colloquim in the Vatican, 1°Ed. Le Monnier-Florence . Il volume è in ottimo stato, tuttavia presenta uno strappo sul retro della sovraccopertina, come da foto. 2 euro prioritaria non tracciabile, 5 raccomandata tracciabile. Spedizioni in imballi rigidi e antipioggia.

The Shadow of the Sun

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Byatt, A. S., PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, This is the debut novel by the author of the bestselling Possession. Byatt tells the story of troubled, sensitive seventeen-year-old Anna Severell, who struggles to discover and develop her own personality in the shadow of her father, a renowned novelist. New Introduction by the Author.

The Roots of Modern Magick: An Anthology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greenfield, A. H., PUBLISHER: Lulu Press, This is an anthology giving glimpses into 300 years of magical spirituality, from to , with suggestions for the future. The Authentic Magical Tradition is difficult to pin down, but the author has come closer than perhaps anyone in identifying the authentic tradition in the essential roots of magical spirituality today, and for tomorrow. 20 years of research and 40 years of experience in this area identifies the author as a major historian of the magical authentic tradition.

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