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The Darkness and the Dawn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swindoll, Charles R., PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, The two most significant events in human history are the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And no one can uncover their meaning for today quite like Charles Swindoll. ong>Fromong> the poignant interactions of The Last Supper, through the despairing events of Gethsemane and the seven last words of Jesus on the Cross, Dr. Swindoll challenges readers with a new perspective on the atoning work of Christ. And in Part Two of this inspirational work, the secret of how the resurrection of Jesus enables Christians to live triumphantly is revealed in a clear yet surprising way.

Handbook of Landscape Archaeology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David, Bruno / Thomas, Julian, PUBLISHER: Left Coast Press, Over the past three decades, "landscape" has become an umbrella term to describe many different strands of archaeology. ong>Fromong> the processualist study of settlement patterns to the phenomenologist's experience of the natural world, ong>fromong> human impact on past environments to the environment's impact on human thought, action, and interaction, the term has been used. In this volume, for the first time, over 80 archaeologists ong>fromong> three continents attempt a comprehensive definition of the ideas and practices of landscape archaeology, covering the theoretical and the practical, the research and conservation, and encasing the term in a global framework. As a basic reference volume for landscape archaeology, this volume will be the benchmark for decades to come. All royalties on this Handbook are donated to the World Archaeological Congress.

On Air Defense

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crabtree, James D., PUBLISHER: Praeger, This book is a study of all aspects of air defense ong>fromong> its beginnings during the French Revolution when artillery gunners tried to hit primitive balloons with their cannons to the use of Patriot missiles in the Gulf War to shoot down tactical ballistic missiles. Crabtree's history focuses on the development of tactics and technology ong>fromong> the Franco-Prussian War to the present. The strategic air defense of World War I and World War II are featured, as are the development of surface-to-air missiles by Germany in World War II and by the United States and the USSR in Vietnam and the Middle East.

The Gladiators from Capua (The Roman Mysteries)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lawrence, Caroline, PUBLISHER: Orion Children's Books, March, AD 80. In ong>Romeong> the Emperor Titus has announced that there will be a hundred days of games to open the new Flavian amphitheatre (now known as the Colosseum). Suspecting that their friend Jonathan is not dead, as they had thought, Flavia, Nubia, and Lupus organie an invitation to ong>Romeong> on the pretence of witnessing this historic event. Their search for Jonathan leads them straight to the games, where they must face wild beasts, criminals, conspirators, and gladiators. It's Nubia's turn to employ all of ther courage and talens, and before the end of the story she is called upon to make the most terrible choice. A heart-pounding behind-the-scenes account of gladiator fights, executions and beast fights makes this one of the most exciting Roman Mysteries yet.

Mammals in the seas; volume ii,

. mammals in the seas; volume ii, pinniped species summaries and report on sirenians food and agriculture organization of the united nations editore: food and agriculture organization of the united nations, ong>romeong> () hard cover. condizione libro: very good +. being the annex b appendixes vi and vii of the report of the fao advisory committee on marine resouces research working party on marine mammals, with the cooperation of the un environmental programme. fao fisheries series no. 5, vol ii. 152 pages in fine condition. blue cloth cover in good condition, dj in good condition euro 45 zoologia 12

Fields of Battle: Terrain in Military History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doyle, Peter / Doyle, P. / Bennett, Matthew R., PUBLISHER: Springer, This is the first book of its kind to attempt a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding how terrain has affected the outcome of warfare in history. Taking a broad sweep ong>fromong> mediaeval times, the English Civil Wars of the 17th century and the Napoleonic Wars of the 18th century, its primary focus is on the major battles and engagements of the century of warfare ong>fromong> to . Examining the American Civil War, the Anglo-Zulu War, the Boer War, the Great War of , the Spanish Civil War and finally the Second World War, it takes a total terrain ong>viewong>. All aspects of terrain, including the cultural and spiritual significance of battle, the physical geography and geology of the battlefield and the growing discipline of battlefield archaeology are covered. Audience: Intended as a text for the military historian, historical and physical geographer, practitioner of GIS or archaeologist, this volume also provides important case histories for advanced undergraduates, researchers and enthusiasts wishing to know more about the conduct of battle.

The Spectre of the Vatican Or, the Efforts of Rome in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: John Wyse, PUBLISHER: General Books LLC, NA

Ancient Rome

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Steele, Philip, PUBLISHER: Kingfisher, All roads lead to ong>Romeong>, especially where the study of history is concerned. Ancient ong>Romeong>'s crowded streets, elegant homes, and majestic Coliseum are brought vividly to life in stunning state-of-the art illustrations. Along the way kids learn all about ong>Romeong>'s geography, religion, rulers, wars, fashion, architecture, and more. Throughout the book, web links and quotes direct readers to more information.

The Fallen

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parker, T. Jefferson, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, When Garrett Asplundh's body is found under a San Diego bridge, Robbie Brownlaw is called on to the case. After the tragic death of his child and the dissolution of his marriage, Garrett--regarded as an honest, straight-arrow officer--left the SDPD to become an ethics investigator, looking into the activities of his former colleagues. At first Asplundh's death, which takes place on the eve of a reconciliation with his ex, looks like suicide, but the clues Brownlaw finds just don't add up. Amid rampant corruption and tightening city purse strings, and with pressure mounting ong>fromong> the police and the city's politicians, Brownlaw fights to find the truth, all the while trying to hold on to his own crumbling marriage. A carefully woven novel of suspense, "The Fallen" brings to life a superb cast of characters against the all-too-real backdrop of a city fighting for its survival.

The Water Hole

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Base, Graeme, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, In the tradition of his best-selling alphabet book, Animalia, author and illustrator Graeme Base takes young readers on an exhilarating journey of discovery with an ingenious fusion of counting book, puzzle book, storybook, and art book. ong>Fromong> the plains of Africa and the jungles of the Amazon to the woodlands of North America and the deserts of outback Australia, the animals come together to drink ong>fromong> the water hole. But their water supply is diminishing. Whatas going on? Each sumptuous landscape illustration conceals hidden animal pictures for readers to find as they count the animals that visit the water hole and try to solve the mystery: will the animals come back or is their water source gone forever?

A Long Path: The Search for a Tennessee Bicentennial

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hinton, Kem G., PUBLISHER: Hillsboro Press, Though most Tennesseans first heard of the Tennessee Bicentennial Capitol Mall during the year of its celebration, the path of its creation is almost as old as the state itself. ong>Fromong> details of the first settlement on the site of the Mall to descriptions of items still to come, Kem Hinton tells the story of this vital Nashville area through historical pictures and commentary.

Gmt : A Portrait of Britain in a Week

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Magnum / Magnum Photo Agency, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins (UK), GMT is an ambitious book of 375 pictures ong>fromong> world-renowned agency Magnum Photos that record how Britain spent the week leading up to the year , and capture the nation on the threshold of a new era. GMT will cover not just the parties, events and launches, but the full spectrum of human experience, including those people for whom the days were business as usual, such as nurses and farmers, whose everyday commitments transcended the event. The photographs taken inside the Millennium Dome itself will capture the spirit of the place, ong>fromong> the formality of the Queen's opening ceremony to the moment the first people come through the doors; and throughout the country, the photographers will focus on how the ordinary people in cities, towns and villages embraced the year .

The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brooks, Max / Roberson, Ibraim, PUBLISHER: Three Rivers Press (CA), Those who don't learn ong>fromong> history are condemned to repeat it. ong>Fromong> the Stone Age to the information age, the undead have threatened to engulf the human race. They're coming. They're hungry. Don't wait for them to come to you This is the graphic novel the fans demanded: major zombie attacks ong>fromong> the dawn of humanity. On the African savannas, against the legions of ancient ong>Romeong>, on the high seas with Francis Drake... every civilization has faced them. Here are the grisly and heroic stories-complete with eye-popping artwork that pulsates with the hideous faces of the undead. Organize before they rise Scripted by the world's leading zombie authority, Max Brooks, "Recorded Attacks" reveals how other eras and cultures have dealt with-and survived-the ancient viral plague. By immersing ourselves in past horror we may yet prevail over the coming outbreak in our time.

La strada in fondo al mare

Leah Fleming For May Smith, travelling with her husband and baby girl Ellen, stepping foot on the Titanic marks the start of an incredible journey, one which is destined to take her ong>fromong> the back streets of Bolton to the land of opportunity: the United St (cod. I_)

Ethnic Conflict and International Security

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Michael E., PUBLISHER: Princeton University Press, During the Cold War, most international relations theorists and strategic studies analysts paid little attention to ethnic and other forms of communal conflict. Disregard for the importance of ethnic and nationality issues in world affairs, always misguided so far as the developing world was concerned, has been overtaken, in stunning fashion, by recent events ong>fromong> Abkhazia to Zaire. The essays in this volume advance our understanding of the causes of ethnic and communal conflict, the regional and international implications of such conflicts, and what the international community can do to minimize the potential for instability and violence. Drawn ong>fromong> recent issues of "Survival," they are organized along thematic rather than regional lines, and will be required reading for scholars, students, and policymakers alike. The contributors to the volume include Michael Brown on the causes and implications of ethnic conflict, Anthony Smith on the ethnic sources of nationalism, David Welsh on domestic politics and ethnic conflict, Renee de Nevers on democratization and ethnic conflict, and Pierre Hassner on nationalism and internationalism. Jack Snyder writes on nationalism and the crisis of the post-Soviet state, Barry Posen on the security dilemma and ethnic conflict, Kathleen Newland on ethnic conflict and refugees, Jenonne Walker on international mediation of ethnic conflicts, and Robert Cooper and Mats Berdal on outside intervention in ethnic conflicts, Adam Roberts discusses the U.N. and international security, and John Chipman explores managing the politics of parochialism.

Muslims - Vol 2: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rippin, Andrew / Rippin Andrew, PUBLISHER: Routledge, The religion of Islam is of vital concern to the modern world. In Muslims Volume 2: The Contemporary Period Andrew Rippin examines Muslims' perception of and reaction to the challenges and changes occurring in contemporary life and questions their ability to relate the Qur'an and the figure of Muhammed to 19th and 20th century culture. The inherited world ong>viewong> of Islam is compared with the emerging newly-discovered world ong>viewong> of the late 20th century and is explored in two ways, firstly by examining modern Muslim ong>viewong>s on religious authority and by considering their effect on the actual lived practice of Islam. Essential reading for all scholars and lecturers of Islam and comparative religion.

Country Conversations: Timeless Stories from the Legends of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Timothy Edward, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Country Conversations explores the world of country music through the eyes of some of country musicas greatest artists. Country music icons Charlie Louvin, Bill Anderson, the Bellamy Brothers, Hal Bynum, and Ricky Lynn Gregg share unforgettable stories in their own words. ong>Fromong> the artistsa own personal experiences on and off the stage to priceless advice for up-and-coming country singers and songwriters, Country Conversations takes you deep inside the vortex of Americaas music, highlighting the ups and downs of country stardom. Country Conversations shares rare insights on the music business, humorous stories, uplifting anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses ong>fromong> artists who shaped country music. Filled with interesting country music facts, trivia, history, and entertainment, Country Conversations sheds new light on what it means to be a country music legend. Acquista Ora

Farmers as Hunters: The Implications of Sedentism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kent, Susan / Audouze, Francoise / Broodbank, Cyprian, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Farmers as hunters analyses ong>fromong> an essentially ethnographic perspective the role of hunters in small-scale farming societies. The twelve contributors examine the effects of hunting and mobility on behaviour, diet, economy and material culture at both culture-specific and cross-cultural levels. The influence of sedentism and the increasing use of domesticates is also explored across a wide range of societies ong>fromong> the American southwest and Amazonian to Africa, New Guinea and the Phillipines. Differing perceptions of the status of animals and plants are reong>viewong>ed and cultural values are throughout given due weight in a field where discussion too often verges on the economically deterministic.

The Cosmic Code

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sitchin, Zecharia, PUBLISHER: HarperTorch, Many thousands of years ago, a group of extraterrestrials ong>fromong> another planet guided the evolution of life on Earth--determining the existence and nature of humankind as we know it today. How did the master builders ong>fromong> the stars construct the miracle called man? Is the DNA that is at the core of all life in the universe a "cosmic code" that links Earth to heaven and man to God? In this sixth volume of "The Earth Chronicles," Zecharia Sitchin unveils writings ong>fromong> the past to decipher prophesies, and reveals how the DNA-matched Hebrew alphabet and the numerical values of its letters serve as a code that bares the secrets of mortal man's fate and mankind's celestial destiny.

Becoming Art: Exploring Cross-Cultural Categories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morphy, Howard, PUBLISHER: UNSW Press, "Becoming Art" provides a new analysis of the shifting cultural and social contexts that surround the production of Aboriginal art. Transcending the boundaries between anthropology and art history, the book draws on arguments ong>fromong> both disciplines to provide a unique interdisciplinary perspective that places the artists themselves at the centre of the argument. Western art history has traditionally regarded Aboriginal art as distanced ong>fromong> time and place. "Becoming Art" uses the recent history of Aboriginal art to challenge some of the presuppositions of western art discourse and western art worlds. It argues for a more cross-cultural perspective on world art history.

The Story of the Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pingry, Patricia A., PUBLISHER: Ideals Publications, This spectacular volume spans the time ong>fromong> the pyramids to the present day. Here are the stories of the writing of Genesis and Joshua, the times and tribulations of the prophets, the songs and Psalms of David, the story of the wisest man in the world, Solomon, and accounts of the fall of Judea and Israel. There is the triumphant story of Jesus Christ and His apostles, ong>fromong> the twelve to Luke and Paul, perhaps the most influential man in the history of Christianity. But the story doesn't stop there. There is the account of the Gutenberg press that changed Bible making forever, the story of Jeong>romeong>, Wyckliff, and Tyndale, who suffered for their work. And finally, this story of the Bible ends with the making of what has been called the greatest literary achievement in the world, The Authorized King James Version of .

The Social Life of Painting in Ancient Rome and on the Bay

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eleanor Winsor Leach, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, NA

Norman Mailer: The Last Romantic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rollyson, Carl, PUBLISHER: iUniverse.com, Carl Rollyson was Norman Mailer's first literary biographer to draw on unpublished letters and manuscripts as well as on interong>viewong>s with the writer's friends and foes. Rollyson provides a full account of Mailer's college years, especially his fear of being drafted. Here are the sources of Mailer's mental crisis in the s that led to the stabbing of his second wife, Adele. The Lives of Norman Mailer gets at the sources of Mailer's obsession with violence while also portraying a major literary figure in the making, ong>fromong> his fabulous debut war novel, The Naked and the Dead to his final bid for literary fame, The Castle in the Forest, a brooding foray into 20th century evil via an account of Adolf Hitler's early life. A final chapter rounds out a penetrating account of Mailer's final two decades of productivity which yielded books as various as a controversial biography of Picasso and a philosophical dialogue on the nature of God.

The Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nisker, Wes Scoop, PUBLISHER: HarperOne, Hang on for a Wild Journey through the Political and Spiritual Adventures of the Baby-Boom Generation Join Wes "Scoop" Nisker as he takes us on a hilarious, wild ride through the heyday of the Beats and the Hippies and the birth of the modern environmental movement, and the surge of Buddhism in the West.

The Peloponnesian War BC

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: de Sousa, Philip / Sousa, Philip / de Souza, Philip, PUBLISHER: Osprey Publishing (UK), It is a testament to the fascination of the subject that even today the events of the Peloponnesian War are studied for what they can teach about diplomacy, strategy and tactics. This book reveals the darker side of Classical Greek civilization. ong>Fromong> the horrific effects of overcrowding and the plague on the population of Athens, to the vicious civil strife that often erupted in cities allied with Athens or Sparta, this volume offers vivid and at times disturbing insights into the impact of warfare on the people who are celebrated as the founders of Western civilization.

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