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Public Life and Propertied Englishmen, : The Ford

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Langford, Paul, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The common ong>viewong> 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.

Lord of the Rings Brooch Elven Leaf Brooch (silver plated)

A reproduction of the leaf brooch worn by the members of the Fellowship of the Ring ong>fromong> the movie trilogy The Lord of the Rings is now available in silver plated metal with rich green enameling. This inspiring and beautiful piece symbolizes the spirit and bond of those entrusted to save Middle-Earth.

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Dictionary of Celtic Mythology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellis, Peter Berresford, PUBLISHER: ABC-CLIO, Predated only by Greek and Roman legend by virtue of the fact that the Celtic languages were not written until the early Christian era, Celtic mythology developed ong>fromong> a far earlier oral tradition, which preserves voices ong>fromong> the dawn of European civilization. The peoples of these Celtic cultures survive today on the western seaboard of Europe: the Irish, Manx, and Scots who make up the Goidelic (Gaelic) speaking branch of Celts, and the Welsh, Cornish, and Bretons, who represent the Byrthonic-speaking branch. In his introduction, Ellis discusses the roles of these six cultures, the evolution (or demise) of the languages, and the relationship between the legends, especially the Irish and Welsh, the two major Celtic cultures. The "Dictionary of Celtic Mythology" is an easy to read handbook, and presents a fascinating window to centuries of rich oral and written tradition ong>fromong> the mists of Europe's origins.

Scenes From The Southside - Bruce & The Range Hornsby CD

Album Tracks 1. Look Out Any Window 2. The Valley Road 3. I Will Walk With You 4. The Road Not Taken 5. The Show Goes On 6. The Old Playground 7. Defenders Of The Flag 8. Jacob's Ladder 9. Till The Dreaming's Done ottime condizioni

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Electric Utility Planning & Regulation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kahn, Edward, PUBLISHER: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Econ, The electric utility industry has moved ong>fromong> a growth-oriented environment into a period of instability, competition, and restructuring. This book outlines the strategic and organizational issues facing the industry and provides in-depth assessments of the impact of specific planning rules and regulatory mandates. Among the issues explored are the development of independent power producers, implementation of lifeline rates, increasing emphasis on marginal costs, and mandated conservation programs. Many of the details are drawn ong>fromong> the experience of California utilities where regulatory and market experimentation has been the most extensive.

The Key to Newton's Dynamics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brackenridge, J. Bruce, PUBLISHER: University of California Press, While much has been written on the ramifications of Newton's dynamics, until now the details of Newton's solution were available only to the physics expert. "The Key to Newton's Dynamics" clearly explains the surprisingly simple analytical structure that underlies the determination of the force necessary to maintain ideal planetary motion. J. Bruce Brackenridge sets the problem in historical and conceptual perspective, showing the physicist's debt to the works of both Descartes and Galileo. He tracks Newton's work on the Kepler problem ong>fromong> its early stages at Cambridge before , through the revival of his interest ten years later, to its fruition in the first three sections of the first edition of the "Principia."

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The Cold War-Volume 2: Magill's Choice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gorman, Robert F., PUBLISHER: Salem Press, The three volumes in The Cold War offer a unique event-by-event history of the full sweep of the Cold War, with up-to-date essays on key events between and , a new introduction that surveys the origins and history of the Cold War, and a new epilogue which reong>viewong>s post- developments and assesses the legacy of the Cold War in the early twenty-first century. All essays were selected ong>fromong> Salem's popular "Great Events ong>fromong> History" series.

Scream of Stone

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Athans, Philip, PUBLISHER: Wizards of the Coast, The finale of the acclaimed Watercourse Trilogy ong>fromong> "The New York Times" best-selling author Philip Athans When the true mission of the Thayan Enclave is revealed, the richest man in Innarlith decides he wants to be the most powerful too, a once promising young man is transformed into a twisted undead assassin, and a quiet genius finally makes his stand, the explosive fury of decades of boiling rage explodes ong>fromong> the heart of a city at war with itself.

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The Art of Fieldwork

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wolcott, Harry F., PUBLISHER: Altamira Press, One of anthropology's premier writers on fieldwork methodology looks at the essential elements that constitute the art of his discipline. In The Art of Fieldwork, Wolcott compares the fieldworker to the artist, while recognizing the inherent differences between the labors of each.

Palmyra and Its Empire: Zenobia's Revolt Against Rome

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stoneman, Richard, PUBLISHER: University of Michigan Press, In the twilight of the third century C.E., the unity of the Western world was threatened by financial crisis, invasion, and plague. The Syrian city Palmyra had long protected ong>Romeong> against Persian invasion, but under its queen Zenobia, Palmyra broke away ong>fromong> Roman hegemony. The Roman Empire had never been closer to disintegration, nor had it suffered so much before at the hands of a woman. This volume is the first comprehensive historical treatment in any language of Roman Syria, the revolt of Zenobia, and the city of Palmyra. Drawing on discoveries in archaeology, the history of the Silk Road, numismatics, and Roman and Persian history, Richard Stoneman has assembled a rich collage of knowledge about this intriguing period. As he tells the story of this major revolt and its leader, the author surveys the history of the spice trade in antiquity, the religious ferment of third- century Syria, early modern travelers to Palmyra, and in particular Zenobia's changing image through the ages. The lucid text and numerous illustrations will attract all who are intrigued by the third- century Roman Empire and its frontiers, by pre-Islamic Arab culture, by Roman Syria and Palmyra itself, and by the fascinating Queen Zenobia..".. an excellent synthesis of current knowledge and a sound introduction to the third cen-tury, especially in the East...."--Journal of Military History.".. Stoneman provides an excellent and readable introduction to what is known about Palmyra, and particularly the astonishing period in the mid-third century A.D.... He] marshalls recent reinterpretations of the politics of the eastern frontier by both historians and archaeologists, as well as theinspiration of his own visits to Syria, to underline Palmyra's unique commercial position and the ability over the centuries of Roman rule of its ethnically and religiously highly heterogeneous ruling class to exploit the caravan trade ong>fromong> East and South Asia to their economic and political advantage."--Greece & ong>Romeong> Richard Stoneman has published numerous books on the ancient world and on travel in the Eastern Mediterranean. He is Senior Editor at Routledge.

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Mammals in the seas vol. 1

(HOLT, Sidney J. Mammals in the seas. Volume I: Report of the FAO Advisory Committee on Marine Resources Research, Working Party on Marine Mammals. ong>Romeong>: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, . Pp [i]-xxv,(to, blue cloth, FAO Fisheries Series No. 5, Volume 1. Very good in dustjacket. Euro 40

The Easter Story: From the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Cathy Ann / Tommy Nelson Publishers, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, This scriptural telling of the first Easter is ong>fromong> the International Children's Bible, using only straight Bible text ong>fromong> the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The pure message and endearing illustrations will help you discover the true meaning of Easter. Perfect for families to read together.

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Modern Painting and Sculpture: to the Present at the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elderfield, John, PUBLISHER: Museum of Modern Art, The Museum of Modern Art houses the most important collection of 20th century art in the world, and the Painting & Sculpture department forms the core of its holdings. The masterworks ong>fromong> this department have fundamentally shaped the way we think about modern art. Over the years, these paintings and sculptures in the Museum's galleries have served as a walk-through textbook for countless art history classes and for other visitors. Now, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary and the opening of its newly expanded building, the Museum is publishing this 500 page catalogue devoted solely to the masterworks of its core department. The volume opens with an introduction by John Elderfield, Chief Curator of the Department of Painting and Sculpture, which traces the history of the Museum, focusing on its acquisitions. In 8 subsequent sections, anthologies of texts drawn ong>fromong> the Museum's archives and publications offer varying perspectives on specific artworks and on modern art in general. "Modern Painting and Sculpture" offers the reader a new perspective for anyone interested in modern art.

Young Runaways

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: West, Keith / Andrews, Gary, PUBLISHER: Evans Brothers, The Star Plays series is designed to build the confidence through performance of young readers at the crucial age range. This is the story of Stuart, who runs away ong>fromong> home with a friend to escape his evil stepfather, only to face the prospect of life on the street. Acquista Ora

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Fifty Key Television Programmes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Creeber, Glen, PUBLISHER: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, This unique study offers a comprehensive and invaluable account of television ong>fromong> the perspective of the programs themselves. ong>Fromong> I Love Lucy to The Simpsons, ong>fromong> The Twilight Zone to The X Files, ong>fromong> the moon landing to the events of September 11, the book chronicles some of the most fascinating and influential shows and global events ever to hit the small screen. Each entry will offer a basic guide to the history of the show, its textual and thematic context, and its critical and popular reception, while also explaining and frequently reconsidering ways in which it may have been analyzed in the past.

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In the Course of a Lifetime: Tracing Religious Belief,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dillon, Michele / Wink, Paul, PUBLISHER: University of California Press, "In the Course of a Lifetime "provides an unprecedented portrait of the dynamic role religion plays in the everyday experiences of Americans over the course of their lives. The book draws ong>fromong> a unique sixty-year-long study of close to two hundred mostly Protestant and Catholic men and women who were born in the s and interong>viewong>ed in adolescence, and again in the s, s, s, and late s. Woven throughout with rich, intimate life stories, the book presents and analyzes a wide range of data ong>fromong> this study on the participants' religious and spiritual journeys. A testament to the vibrancy of religion in the United States, "In the Course of a Lifetime "provides an illuminating and sometimes surprising perspective on how individual lives have intersected with cultural change throughout the decades of the twentieth century. Acquista Ora

In the Jaws of History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bui, Diem / Diem, Bui / Chanoff, David, PUBLISHER: Indiana University Press,..". the ultimate insider's account of the war ong>fromong> the South Vietnamese side, including the appalling story of how the American intervention actually happened." -- Washington Post "This book gives Americans a rare opportunity -- the chance to see the Vietnam experience through Vietnamese eyes. Few Vietnamese know their recent history as well as Bui Diem does. And none has told it better." -- Ambassador William Jorden..". well-written and at times illuminating... " -- Library Journal In the Jaws of History is the most important book written on the Vietnam War ong>fromong> the ong>viewong>point of the South, ong>fromong> an author who was a senior official of the South Vietnamese government and later ambassador to the U.S.

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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 Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Incense Burner Smaug 25

ong>Fromong> Noble Collection comes this finely detailed and hand painted Incense Burner.Just place the incense inside the metal base and watch the smoke drift ong>fromong> the mouth of Smaug.Incense is not included!

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The Barons of Texas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sherman, Jory, PUBLISHER: Forge, Jory Sherman returns to the story of the unforgettable Baron family, which he began in Grass Kingdom and continued in The Barons of Texas and The Baron Range. It is the eve of the bloodiest conquest in American history and the ranchers of the Rio Grande Valley are fighting the Apaches and each other. Martin Baron is soon in danger when a killer ong>fromong> New Orleans conspires to destroy everything he has worked so hard for. This is a story of slave smuggling, murder, treachery, violence, and passionate love as the men and women of central Texas struggle for wealth and power in a savage and uncertain world.

Who's Who in the Age of Alexander the Great: Prosopography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heckel, Waldemar, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, This book contains concise biographies of over 800 individuals known ong>fromong> the literary and epigraphic sources for the age of Alexander. Covers significant figures, ranging ong>fromong> leading commanders in Alexander's army to the nobles and regional leaders of the Persian empire whom he encountered on his epic campaign The only complete collection of its kind in English Gives complete and balanced biographies, extending beyond the death of Alexander in 323 BC where relevant Contains a full index and a concordance giving the variant names found in the ancient sources

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The Red Badge of Courage

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crane, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Smk Books, The Red Badge of Courage is considered one of the most influential works in American literature. The novel, a depiction on the cruelty of the American Civil War, features a young recruit who overcomes initial fears to become a hero on the battlefield. The book made Crane an international success.

Scientific Knowledge: Discovery of Nature or Mental

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Settanni, Harry, PUBLISHER: University Press of America, This book defends the constructivist ong>viewong> of science, namely, the ong>viewong> that scientific theories are mental constructions in the mind of the scientist, rather than the realist ong>viewong> that scientific theories are accounts of what nature itself is like. To prove this point, evolution theory is contrasted with "creation science" as two paradigms or extremely divergent theories, each of which, as a mental construct, explains the data or facts of the natural world equally well. Contents: Realism vs. Constructivism; Meaning and Reference in the Natural Sciences; The Role of Paradigm in the Creationism Controversy; Science As Mental Construction.

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Black sabbath: how black was our sabbath:

Subtitle: An unauthorized ong>viewong> ong>fromong> the crew Autors: DAvid TAngye and GRAHAM WRIGHT (crew members) Year: Editor: Pan Books Pages: 237 with a lot of pictures "a worthy addition to the treasury of metallic anecdote" Packed full of new information ong>fromong> two crew members during the seventies. please reply by mail, phone call after 8 pm only.

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