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The Life and Ministry of William Booth: Founder of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Roger Joseph, PUBLISHER: Abingdon Press, Throughout his life, William Booth sought to minister to the least, the last, and the lost. Booth, together with his wife Catherine, founded and organized the world-wide mission still known as The Salvation Army. Booth's focus on the poor and marginalized comes directly ong>fromong> his theological convictions and his relationship with the Methodist movement in Great Britain, Particularly his understanding of John Wesley's doctrine of sanctification and emphasis on social activism. This grounding was the matrix ong>fromong> which Booth transformed his world.

Thing: New Sculpture from Los Angeles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miles, Christopher / Philbin, Ann / Chang, Aimee, PUBLISHER: UCLA Hammer Museum, "Colorful, figurative, funny, and abstract; Thing uncovers the most innovative contemporary sculpture ong>fromong> the up-and-coming generation of 20 Los Angeles based artists. The book includes a broad selection of works and adresses a wide range of sculptural pratices, probing the formal and conceptual trajectories of sculpture. As Los Angeles has become a defining force in international contemporary art, this book and accompanying exhibition, though focusing on Los Angeles, provide a compelling ong>viewong> into the state of sculpture today."

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The Social Market Economy: Theory and Ethics of the Economic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Koslowski, P. / Koslowski, Peter, PUBLISHER: Springer, The social market economy forms a fundamental theory of the market economy and an integrated economic and ethical theory of the economic order in which the political and societal conditions for the working of the market are included in the theory of the market economy. The social market economy is presented as a universal theory of the decisions to be made about the economic order in all cultures and is analysed in its basic theoretical foundations and in its application to the transition process ong>fromong> the planned to the market economy, particulary in the privatisation of socialised property in Russia and former East Germany. Leading German and Russian experts in the field as well as four classical texts present a systematic analysis of the social market economy ong>fromong> the point of ong>viewong> of economics, law, and ethics.

Architecture for the Screen: A Critical Study of Set Design

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ramirez, Juan Antonio / Rammrez, Juan Antonio / Moffitt, John F., PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, It is unlikely that you have ever found yourself trapped inside a burning skyscraper or entombed within an Egyptian pyramid. Nonetheless, you probably have some idea of these and many other places because of their portrayal on screen. The movies have overcome the constraints of time and place by bringing us images of diverse and otherwise unfamiliar settings. This work covers the many applications of art and architecture appearing in the movies produced in Hollywood ong>fromong> the very beginning until the fifties. The first chapters deal with the process of design, construction, physical characteristics and immediate functions of a wide variety of architectural sets. The remaining chapters examine the great number of styles shown in those movies and take the reader up to the final triumph of modernist architecture in the aftermath of the Second World War.

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The Wheel of Time Coin Tar Valon

ong>Fromong> 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.

Kitchen Collectibles: The Essential Buyer's Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stoneback, Diane, PUBLISHER: Wallace-Homestead Book Company, Covers everything ong>fromong> butter molds and cookie cutters ong>fromong> the s to electrical appliances ong>fromong> your mother's kitchen. Includes s of listings with current values and 175 black-and-white photographs. A state-of-the-market report and tips on what to save ong>fromong> the s.

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The Many Faces of Islam: Perspectives on a Resurgent

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rejwan, Nissim, PUBLISHER: University Press of Florida, Written in a style easily accessible to both students and general readers, The Many Faces of Islam offers a wide range of perspectives on modern Islamic culture and religious practice. Seeking to dispel the perception that Islamic fundamentalism and extremism represent Islam in its entirety, Nissim Rejwan surveys the issues and provides numerous excerpts ong>fromong> modern writers and scholars, Muslim and non-Muslim, summarizing the many problems and dilemmas facing contemporary Muslims. Rejwan argues that to ong>viewong> Islam as uniform and all of a piece invites confusion and miscomprehension. The rich sampling of readings amplifies the summary discussion and demonstrates the surprising variety of Islamic concepts and practices. Issues include the uniqueness of Islam, the decline of the Islamic establishment, the impact of modernity, misunderstandings of Islam, Islam and the Dhimmis, the fundamentalist revival, and more. With a novel, topical approach to his subject, Rejwan widens the ong>viewong> of Islam ong>fromong> radicalism to the culture as a whole. His combination of topical summary and illuminating, balanced texts will provide a useful resource for students of Islamic culture and, for general readers, an insightful, balanced, and engaging introduction to a poorly understood but increasingly important civilization.

Helping a Neighbor in Crisis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lampman, Lisa Barnes / Colson, Charles W., PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Helping a Neighbor in Crisis addresses a problem many readers encounter: How can I help a friend or loved one who is experiencing a crisis situation? This practical reference book gives tips on how to understand the feelings your friend is experiencing and practical advice on how to help and encourage. All sections are written ong>fromong> a Christian point of ong>viewong> and include applicable Scripture, a prayer, and recommended reading for further study and encouragement. Over 30 crisis situations are addressed in Helping a Neighbor in Crisis, including "Death of a Loved One", "Burglary and Theft", "Divorce", "Substance Abuse", "Domestic Violence", and "Unemployment".

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Sigmund Freud's Interpretation of Dreams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bloom, Harold / Freud, Sigmund, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, -- Presents the most important 20th-century criticism on major works ong>fromong> The Odyssey through modern literature -- The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism -- Contains critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index

A Journey Through Economic Time: A Firsthand View

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galbraith, John Kenneth, PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, Now in paperback, Galbraith's eyewitness account of the economic trends, watersheds, and foibles of our time is one of his most popular and accessible books yet, translated into a dozen languages. ong>Fromong> World War I and the Russian Revolution to the implications of communism's fall, ong>fromong> the "superbly insane decade of the twenties" and the Great Depression to the Reagan era and beyond, the renowned economist here exhibits unmatched wisdom and scope. Whether he is analyzing Keynesian theory or the end of colonialism, the forging of Kennedy's New Frontier, or the "unintended history of the s," this master narrator epitomizes the hindsight and the vision of one who actively influenced many of the events so colorfully chronicled here.

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Siegfried: The Nazis' Last Stand

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Whiting, Charles, PUBLISHER: Cooper Square Publishers, Charles Whiting's account of the Allied advance into Nazi Germany focuses on the months ong>fromong> September of , when the Allies attacked the "West Wall" defending the western border of Germany, to the Allied crossing of the Rhine in March, . Whiting describes the German counterattack in December that turned into the devastating Battle of the Bulge, and the Battle of the Rhineland that followed as the Allies pressed into Germany. Generals Eisenhower, Patton, and Montgomery take center stage in this book, which also draws ong>fromong> the accounts of officers and enlisted men as they fought their way through Europe's war-torn landscape.

Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kellogg, Ronald T., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Integrating the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, emotion and cognitive development, author Ronald T. Kellogg provides a clear ong>viewong> of what is happening at the cutting edge of the field today. Written in an accessible style, the book explores applications of cognitive psychology underscoring the practical side of the field. New to the Second Edition: - Updated with the latest research in cognitive psychology including the recent discovery of how the default network of the brain integrates findings on remembering one's personal past, envisioning the future, seeing the world ong>fromong> the perspective of another person - Recent advances in networks of attention, prospective memory, emotion and cognition, creativity in problem solving, moral reasoning, fluid intelligence and working memory, and frugal heuristics in decision making. - More extensive coverage of applications of cognitive psychology to everyday life such as research on the risks of driving while talking on a cell phone and recent findings on memory retrieval and how to improve study skills

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'FATEFUL CHOICES: TEN DECISIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: IAN KERSHAW, PUBLISHER: ALLEN LANE, The newest immensely original undertaking ong>fromong> the historian who gave us the defining two-volume portrait of Hitler, "Fateful Choices" puts Ian Kershawas analytical and storytelling gifts on dazzling display. ong>Fromong> May to December , the leaders of the worldas six major powers made a series of related decisions that determined the final outcome of World War II and shaped the course of human destiny. As the author examines the connected stories of these profound choices, he restores a sense of drama and contingency to this pivotal moment, producing one of the freshest, most important books on World War II in yearsaone with powerful contemporary relevance.

Harry S. Truman, the State of Israel, and the Quest for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Devine, Michael J., PUBLISHER: Truman State University Press, On the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel an international group of scholars, policy makers, and members of the public gathered at the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace on the Hebrew University Campus to examine the diplomatic and political context ong>fromong> which the State of Israel emerged. Presenters placed special emphasis on research using archival materials made available in recent decades. This event also marked the fortieth anniversary of the creation of the Harry S. Truman Research Institute and provided an opportunity to commemorate and reflect on the work supported by the Institute. This collection of the thirteen articles presented at the conference in May advances the discussion of President Truman's recognition of the State of Israel, highlights ongoing research in international archives, and reong>viewong>s efforts in the advocacy of peace made possible by the Institute.

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Maris

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hill, Grace Livingston, PUBLISHER: Living Books, On the eve of her brilliant society wedding, beautiful Maris must face the true meaning of 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.

Mcfarlane - Neo in the Chateau - Action Figure Matrix

This deluxe edition ong>fromong> McFarlane Toys first series ong>fromong> THE MATRIX collection features NEO in the Chateau, based on a fight scene ong>fromong> the blockbuster THE MATRIX RELOADED. This incredibly detailed boxed set is a re-creation of the film scene and features break-apart action. A good piece of nice collection !

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The African-American Bookshelf

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mason, Clifford, PUBLISHER: Citadel Press, Much more than a cursory list of must-reads, The African-American Bookshelf provides sharp political commentary on and meaningful critiques of the classic works on subjects of interest to all Americans -- ong>fromong> politics and sports to the arts, and ong>fromong> cultural trends and civil rights to military history. Author and scholar Clifford Mason explores titles that are obscure and well-known, ong>fromong> the canonical (Booker T. Washington's Up ong>Fromong> Slavery) to the radical (David Walker's Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World). Including books written by authors ong>fromong> the beginning of the country's history to contemporary writers (ranked ong>fromong> #1 to #50 in order of importance), Mason guides the reader through the highlights -- and lowlights -- of America's past. The African-American Bookshelf illustrates the contributions of black men and women to every part of the nation's history. This essential volume belongs in the library of every informed American reader and will appeal to scholars and historians as well as students of history and literature. Acquista Ora

Lost Civilizations: The Mayans

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kallen, Stuart A., PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, The Mayan pyramids that stand today on the Yucatan Peninsula are a stunning reminder of a powerful civilization that ruled the people of southern Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize for more than six thousand years. The Mayans comprehensively explores the politics and culture of the Mayan Empire in vivid detail ong>fromong> B.C. to the sixteenth century arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.

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Stacs th Annual Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reichel, H. / Tison, S. / Reichel, Horst, PUBLISHER: Springer, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th Annual Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science, STACS , held in Lille, France in February . The 51 revised full papers presented together with the three invited papers were carefully reong>viewong>ed and selected ong>fromong> a total of 146 submissions on the basis of some 700 reong>viewong>ers' reports. The papers address fundamental issues ong>fromong> all current areas of theoretical computer science including algorithms, data structures, automata, formal languages, complexity, verification, logic, cryptography, graph theory, optimization, etc.

Station of Cross for Sick and Suffering

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Connell / Connelly, Margaret R., PUBLISHER: Pauline Books & Media, Inspiring illustrations accompany this pamphlet of prayers and meditations on the Way of the Cross. Reflections help to ong>viewong> personal sufferings joined to the sufferings of Jesus. The prayers encourage the sick to live with hope. Acquista Ora

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John C Parkin, Archives & Photography: Reflections on the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fraser, Linda / McMordie, Michael / Simmins, Geoffrey, PUBLISHER: University of Calgary Press, Architectural practice in post-World War II Canada brought substantial change to the face of the Canadian built environment, led by the contribution of John C. Parkin. As senior partner at the Toronto-based architectural firm John B. Parkin Associates (no relation) ong>fromong> to the s, Parkin oversaw the creation of a large number of modernist projects, including hospitals, airports, schools, shopping malls, and factories, and received national recognition for his contributions. This richly illustrated book includes an interong>viewong> with John C. Parkin and essays that examine the incorporation of art in built architecture, the influence of architectural photography in defining Modern architecture to a Canadian public, the importance of architectural archives, and the corporate structure of a large, highly successful Canadian architectural firm.

Praying the Rosary: The Joyful, Fruitful, Sorrowful, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dicharry, Warren F., PUBLISHER: Liturgical Press, This guide and commentary on the mysteries of the Rosary refocuses our meditation on the true center of the Rosary: the mysteries of Christ's birth, death, and resurrection.

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Great Paintings of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guillou, Jean-Francois, PUBLISHER: Quadrillion Media LLC, Approaching painting ong>fromong> a thematic rather than chronological ong>viewong>point, Great Paintings of the World offers the art lover a unique opportunity to examine some of the most exquisite masterpieces of Western painting ong>fromong> a novel perspective. Illustrated with over 150 superb color photographs, the book covers such subjects as religious painting, portraiture, still life, and landscape, focusing on the subject itself as well as the way it is represented. Thought-provoking and visually stunning, it provides a unique insight into some of the greatest paintings ong>fromong> the history of art.

Trancing the Witch's Wheel Trancing the Witch's Wheel: A

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galenorn, Yasmine, PUBLISHER: Llewellyn Publications, This book guides you through the cycles of the Pagan year. Twenty intricate and beautiful guided meditations lead you into the very heart of the seasons, the elements and the nature of the Divine. Meet the Wind and the Queen of Air; stand watch as the Sun King is reborn on Yuletide day; cross the barren lava fields with Pele, and learn to shapeshift like Gwion in his flight ong>fromong> Cerridwen.

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The jungle book

Rudyard Kipling Here are the famous stories of how Mowgli came to the wolf pack, learned the law of the jungle ong>fromong> Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, and Kaa the python, and killed the evil tiger Shere Khan. (cod. I_)

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