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Marco Polo and the Encounter of East and West (Hardcover)

Few figures from history evoke such vivid Orientalist associations as Marco Polo,the Venetian merchant,explorer,and writer whose accounts of the "Far East" sparked literary and cultural imaginations. The essays inMarco Polo and the Encounter of East and West challenge what many scholars perceived to be an opposition of "East" and "West" in Polo's writings. These writers argue that Marco Polo's experiences along the Silk Road should instead be considered a fertile

The Voyages of Marco Polo (Boardgame)

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Backlands: A Novel of the American West (Hardcover)

An expansive,epic tale like Philipp Meyer’s The Son,and in the wonderful storyteller vein of Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove,McGarrity’s Backlands showcases his keen eye for historical detail,awe-inspiring scenery,and the bitter harshness of life on the last vestiges of the twentieth-century frontier West. Michael McGarrity returns with the second installment of his sweeping,richly authentic New York Times bestselling American West trilogy set in

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The Great War and the Culture of the New Negro (Hardcover)

More than African American soldiers fought in World War I,and returning€troops frequently spoke of color-blind France. Such cosmopolitan experiences,along with the brutal,often desegregated no-man's-land between the trenches,forced African American artists and writers to reexamine their relationship to mainstream (white) American culture.€The war represented a seminal moment for African Americans,and in the s and s it became a touchstone for such diverse cul

Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century (Hardcover)

Fancy Nancy is back in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's tenth picture book,Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century—all about weddings. Not only does Nancy help out the bride in this wonderful story,she also gets to attend a fabulous party reception! Fans of Fancy Nancy and weddings alike will laugh along with Nancy as she discovers how truly special even the simplest wedding can be. Little girls will delight in learning about bridal traditions

The Red and The White: A Family Saga of the American West

National Book Award–winning histories such as The Hemingses of Monticello and Slaves in the Family have raised our awareness about America’s intimately mixed black and white past. Award-winning western historian Andrew R. Graybill now sheds light on the overlooked interracial Native-white relationships critical in the development of the trans-Mississippi West in this multigenerational saga. Beginning in with the marriage of Montana fur trader Malcolm Clarke and his Piegan Blackfeet bride,Coth-co-co-na

The Nuclear Question in the Middle East (Hardcover)

The nuclear age is coming to the Middle East. Understanding the scope and motivations for this development and its implications for global security is essential. The last decade has witnessed an explosion of popular and scholarly attention focussed on nuclear issues around the globe and especially in the Middle East. These studies fall into one of four general categories. They tend to focus either on the security and military aspects of nuclear weapons,or on the sources and mechanisms for proliferation and

The ceramic art of China and other countries in the far east

Author - William Bower Honey keeper of dept of ceramics at V&A. Fourth Impression - hardback cover in fair condition slightly faded at the spine. No dust jacket P & P £3.30 Read more

Selection of books regarding war in Burma, the Pacific and the far East.

29 hardback and paperback books regarding the war in the Pacific and Burma. Would be of particular interest to those interested in Burma and WW2 in the far East. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Cronus and the Threads of Dread (Hardcover)

Zeus and the Olympians must deal with monstrous spiders and dangerous webs in this Heroes in Training adventure. A giant spiderweb in the sky with the words “Surrender Olympians” shows Zeus and his friends that they are in for another battle. Dodging the silky and sticky webs,the Olympians find themselves scattering in all directions to avoid getting caught. But those dangerous webs actually contain a hidden gem—Athena’s magical object. And the Olympians soon discover that the Threads of Drea

Triumph of Democracy and the Eclipse of the West

Triumph of Democracy and the Eclipse of the West: This book explores the paradox of the worldwide spread of democracy and capitalism in an era of Western decline. The rest is overtaking the West as Samuel Huntington predicted, but because it is adopting Western institutions. The emerging global order offers unprecedented opportunities for the expansion of peace, prosperity, and freedom. Yet this is not the 'end of history', but the beginning of a post-Western future for the democratic project. The major conflicts of the future will occur between the established democracies of the West and emerging democracies in the developing world as they seek the benefits and recognition associated with membership of the democratic community. This 'clash of democratizations' will define world politics.

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Wegwyzer of the city of Ghent and Provintialen almanach of East Vinayshare: and Ed. D. J. Voelker-Hulin and 512 ppPublisher's binding softcoverDim. 17 x 10 cmin good condition Read More

Micro- and Nanoengineering of the Cell Surface (Hardcover)

Micro- and Nanoengineering of the Cell Surface explores the direct engineering of cell surfaces,enabling materials scientists and chemists to manipulate or augment cell functions and phenotypes. The book is accessible for readers across industry,academia,and in clinical settings in multiple disciplines,including materials science,engineering,chemistry,biology,and medicine. Written by leaders in the field,it covers numerous cell surface engineering methods along with their current and pote

Undead Ed and the Fingers of Doom (Hardcover)

Being undead is no walk in the park,especially when you've got four extra fingers with a mind of their own! In this third creepy installment,Ed must contend with a nemesis even scarier than an evil clown: the devil himself! Yes,the devil is the one pulling the strings on Ed's weird additional fingers,and Ed must pay him a visit if he ever hopes to be free. But the deeds of Ed's fingers have turned everyone in Mortlake against him. Can he win back his friends and make everything ri

The Rites and Wrongs of Janice Wills (Hardcover)

For anyone who's ever survived a rite of passage or performed a mating dance at Prom... The Japanese hold a Mogi ceremony for young women coming of age. Latina teenagers get quinceaneras. And Janice Wills of Melva,NC... has to compete in the Miss Livermush pageant. Janice loves anthropology--the study of human cultures--and her observations help her identify useful rules in the chaotic world of high school. For instance: Dancing is an effective mating ritual--but only if you're goo

Libya: The Rise and Fall of Qaddafi (Hardcover)

For a reader unfamiliar with the history of Libya,Muammar Qaddafi might be mistaken for a character in fiction. His eccentric leadership as the nation's Brother Leader,his repressive regime,sponsorship of terrorist violence,unique vision of the state,and relentless hold on power all seem implausibly extreme. This riveting book documents the extraordinary reality of Qaddafi's rise and 42-year reign. It also explores the tenacious popular uprising that finally defeated him and the possibilities for

A selection of..... Enroute Low/High Altitude Maps, covering the UK, Europe and the Middle East

For sale, aimed at a collector or RAF enthusiast - I have a varied collection of Enroute Low, Low\High and High Altitude maps. Details of what is included in this collection are detailed below. This collection was amassed during many years/visits to countless international air shows. The collection of maps includes: High Altitude (HA) Central Europe 528 HA, UK and Nr Sea 523 HA, Southern Europe 524 HA, Mid Pacific 406P-H, Low Altitude (LA) Central France 514 LA, Western Mediterranean 525-L LA, Low Countries 513 LA, Area Chart SE England 505 LA. I also have a few Low/High Altitude Maps; The Gulf 531, Iberian Peninsula 52f and North Arabia 530. Plus a maps issued by the Government of Canada and the US.... Including: Canada and North Atlantic LE10 LA Map a US issued Low/High Altitude Map of Europe North, Africa and Mid East. This collection also includes: Amendment Bulletin Booklets * 5 Terminal Charts Catalogues & Amendment Supplements * 5 Minor Aerodromes * 1 Chart Amendment Low Flying Booklets * 1 En Route Supplement Booklets * 4 Flight Info Handbooks * Postage Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Submarine Cables: The Handbook of Law and Policy (Hardcover)

Submarine Cables: The Handbook of Law and Policy provides a one-stop-shop of essential information regarding the law and policy issues that affect the protection,laying,maintenance and operation of submarine cables in the world’s oceans.

Gift of the Red Bird: The Story of a Divine Encounter

A profound story of loss and spiritual renewal I was deeply moved by this beautiful true story,and you will be too. ?Madeleine L'Engle A powerful testimony of how the Divine woos the soul into a sacred embrace. ?Joyce Rupp,author of Your Sorrow is My Sorrow and Praying Our Goodbyes A story full of hope,reminding us not only of our need to learn and relearn certain basic truths,but of God's patience in guiding us. -Spiritual Book News 3 compact discs/3.5 hours

The voice of the West / Fripounet and Marisette - 10 papers

These papers 'See West' are known, since they published the famous "Tintin in the land of liquid gold"...This set includes the first 18 "Perlin and Pimpin" papers, which made fun of generations of young french readers.Very good condition for all of the papers of January to May papers - daily life of Brittany-No rust, virtually no tears.Sending recommended free wordwide. Read More

Unruly: The Highs and Lows of Becoming a Man (Hardcover)

Ja Rule,actor,singer,songwriter,and one of the most multi-dimensional rap artists of his time,tells his compelling story—from his youth to his rise to international fame to his transformative two years in Federal prison—and reveals the man beneath the legend.Unruly is two stories that offer one complete picture of a man and his world: the angry,fatherless rapper,Ja Rule who was “raised by the streets”; and Jeffrey Atkins,the insightful,reflective father and loyal husband who lear

Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Paulson, Dennis R., PUBLISHER: Princeton University Press, "Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West" is the first fully illustrated field guide to all 348 species of dragonflies and damselflies in western North America. Dragonflies and damselflies are large, stunningly beautiful insects, as readily observable as birds and butterflies. This unique guide makes identifying them easy--its compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Every species is generously illustrated with full-color photographs and a distribution map, and structural features are illustrated where they aid in-hand identification. Detailed species accounts include information on size, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Dennis Paulson's introduction provides an essential primer on the biology, natural history, and conservation of these important and fascinating insects, along with helpful tips on how to observe and photograph them. "Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West" is the field guide naturalists, conservationists, and dragonfly enthusiasts have been waiting for.Covers all 348 western species in detail Features a wealth of color photographs Provides a color distribution map for every species Includes helpful identification tips Serves as an essential introduction to dragonflies and their natural history

EAST AND WEST KENT STREET ATLAS in Dover

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