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Taryn Simon - An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar

Author: Taryn SimonTitle: An American Index of the Hidden and UnfamiliarPublisher: SteidlYear of publication: Number of pages: 153Binding: HardcoverDimensions: cmCondition: Near mint. Read More

The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in

From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers,Flyboys,andThe Imperial Cruise,a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent. In each of his books,James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the s,Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium tra

Taryn Simon - Les Innocents -

Author: Taryn SimonTitle: Les InnocentsPublisher: Umbrage EditionsYear of publication: Number of pages: 136Binding: HardcoverSize: cmCondition:Near mint. Read More

The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mike Leonard, PUBLISHER: Books On Tape, Mike Leonard is a lucky man. It's not everyone who gets parents like Jack and Marge. At eighty-seven, Jack is a pathological optimist with an inexhaustible gift of gab. Marge, Jack's bride of sixty years, though cut from the same rough bolt of Irish immigrant cloth, is his polar opposite-pessimistic and proud of it. What was their son, Mike, thinking when he took a sabbatical from his job with NBC News so he could pile these two world-class originals along with three of his grown kids and a daughter-in-law into a pair of rented RVs and hit the road for a month? Mike was thinking that he wanted to give his parents the ultimate family reunion. And so, one February morning, three generations of Leonards set out on their journey under the dazzling Arizona sky. Thirty minutes later, one of the humongous recreational vehicles has an unplanned meeting with a concrete island at a convenience store. Thus begins the adventure of a lifetime-and an absolute gem of a book. In the course of their humorous, often poignant cross-country tour, from the desert Southwest to the New England coastline, the Leonards reminisce about their loves, their losses, and their rich and heartwarming (and sometimes heartbreaking) lives, while encountering a veritable Greek chorus of roadside characters along the way. The home stretch finds the clan racing back to Chicago, hoping to catch the arrival of the next generation, Jack and Marge's first great-grandchild. Through it all, Mike pieces together acentury of family lore and lunacy-and discovers surprising sides to his parents that allow him to see them in a whole new light. Mike Leonard has captivated millions of television viewers with his wry and witty feature stories for NBC's Today. Now he brings that same engaging charm and keen insight to the foibles and passions of his own blessedly unique family. By turns uproariously funny and deeply moving, The Ride of Our Lives delivers a lifetime of laughs, lessons, and priceless memories. "From the Hardcover edition."

An Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordon, John Steele, PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, Throughout time, from ancient Rome to modern Britain, the great empires built and maintained their domination through force of arms and political power. But not the United States. America has dominated the world in a new, peaceful, and pervasive way -- through the continued creation of staggering wealth. In this authoritative, engrossing history, John Steele Gordon captures as never before the true source of our nation's global influence: wealth and the capacity to create more of it.This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

Black Frankenstein: The Making of an American Metaphor

For all the scholarship devoted to Mary Shelley's English novel Frankenstein,there has been surprisingly little attention paid to its role in American culture,and virtually none to its racial resonances in the United States. InBlack Frankenstein,Elizabeth Young identifies and interprets the figure of a black American Frankenstein monster as it appears with surprising frequency throughout nineteenth- and twentieth-century U.S. culture,in fiction,film,essays,oratory,painti

[Sir Joseph Ayloffe or John Strachey] - An index to the

An index to the records with directions to the several places where they are to be found and short explanations of the different kinds of rolls,;writs; to which is added a list of the Latin Sir-names and Names of places, as they are written in the old records explained by the modern names; also a chronological table", attributed toSir Joseph Ayloffe or John StracheyG. Hawkins, London - , first edition - 182p (+2p of ads), 17cmx13cm - Bound in full leather, with five raised bands and title label to spine,The front and rear boards are cracked to spine edges, with a little movement. The spine has a hint of a twist and is chipped to top and bottom, with loss (more so to base). The leather is little marked and scuffed and corners chipped/bumped with loss. Extremities bumped and little scuffed/chipped. Internally there are a couple inscriptions to front endpaper, top of title page, and top of page I. Endpapers are browned/foxed and are split to inner edges. Overall, in good condition and a nice copy. Read More

The Irony of Democracy: An Uncommon Introduction to American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dye, Thomas R. / Zeigler, Harmon, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, While most American politics texts address American politics from a pluralist perspective, THE IRONY OF DEMOCRACY: AN UNCOMMON INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN POLITICS, Fourteenth Edition, approaches the subject by addressing the theme of elitism and contrasting it with democratic theory and modern pluralist theory. Its key question is, "How democratic is American society?"

The Dream Book: An Anthology of Writings by Italian American

A collection of 56 works by Italian American women writers,drawing on rare sources and archival material. Works encompass genres of prose,poetry,oral history,and fiction. An introductory essay examines barriers to Italian American women writers,within their own ethnic tradition and within the world of publishing. Originally published in by Schocken Books. Barolini is author of seven books and many short stories. Annotation c. Book News,Inc.,Portland,OR (booknews.com)

Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era

"[W]e can't come off as a bunch of angry white men.” Robert Bennett,chairman of the Ohio Republican Party One of the enduring legacies of the Presidential campaign was the demise of the white American male voter as a dominant force in the political landscape. On election night,after Obama was announced the winner,a distressed Bill O’Reilly lamented that he didn’t live in a traditional America anymore.” He was joined by others who bellowed their grief on the talk radio airw

Shipwreck Index of the British Isles- West coast and Wales

Shipwreck Index of the British Isles- West coast and Wales. Volume 5. Good condition, smoke free home. Signed copy ideal if your name is Wes. Ad ID:

carly simon,lp,the best of carly simon. in Workington

carly simon,lp. the best of carly simon. outer cover has light edge and corner ware,some light creasing from the edges and a large crease near the opening,ling ring marks.excellent. inner sleeve,light ring marks. vinyl is mint. with lyrics.

Democracy in Translation: Understanding Politics in an Unfamiliar Culture by Frederic C Schaffer

Democracy in Translation: Understanding Politics in an Unfamiliar Culture by Frederic Charles Schaffer. The book is in perfect condition. Price is negotiable. If you are interested in more pictures, please message me . Collection only. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

500 Nations, an Illustrated History of North American Indians. Not a book for the Emotional

500 NATIONS, By Alvin M.Josephy, jr An illustrated History of North American Indian nations. How they lived (and died). How the West was won, at the expense of almost every native tribe, from the Inca to the Inuit and almost every Plains and Desert dwelling tribe that occupied North America. Harrowing in many places, to read the documented accounts of how the numerous tribes were decimated by the invasion from the white man. Beautifully illustrated, with many archive publications depicting the primitive manner in which the tribes lived. Their own battles to survive, and the pacts that they formed. From Farmers to Warriors, this book has to be read from start to finish, in order to understand but a little of the harsh, yet wonderful lifestyles, that these ancient peoples endured. I found it difficult to put this book down once I started reading, and the picture really do bring the accounts to life, superbly written whilst maintaining a sense of accuracy from the research material used. With about 400 pages, it's difficult to know what to ask for such a work, I simply hope that whoever buys it will enjoy it as much as I, and be as impressed and emotionally humbled by the content as I was. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

On the Side of the Angels: An Appreciation of Parties and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rosenblum, Nancy L., PUBLISHER: Princeton University Press, Political parties are the defining institutions of representative democracy and the darlings of political science. Their governing and electoral functions are among the chief concerns of the field. Yet most political theorists--including democratic theorists--ignore or disparage parties as grubby arenas of ambition, obstacles to meaningful political participation and deliberation. "On the Side of the Angels" is a vigorous defense of the virtues of parties and partisanship, and their worth as a subject for political theory. Nancy Rosenblum's account moves between political theory and political science, and she uses resources from both fields to outline an appreciation of parties and the moral distinctiveness of partisanship. She draws from the history of political thought and identifies the main lines of opposition to parties, as well as the rare but significant moments of appreciation. Rosenblum then sets forth her own theoretical appreciation of parties and partisanship. She discusses the achievement of parties in regulating rivalries, channeling political energies, and creating the lines of division that make pluralist politics meaningful. She defends "partisan" as a political identity over the much-vaunted status of "independent," and she considers where contemporary democracies should draw the line in banning parties. "On the Side of the Angels" offers an ethics of partisanship that speaks to questions of centrism, extremism, and polarization in American party politics. By rescuing parties from their status as orphans of political philosophy, Rosenblum fills a significant void in political and democratic theory.

1st five books of the Eagles of the Empire - Simon Scarrow

The first five books in the Eagles of the Empire Series (Ancient Roman soldier adventures) £10 the lot the next 5 will be available when I have read them by December Read more

1st five books of the Eagles of the Empire - Simon Scarrow

The first five books in the Eagles of the Empire Series (Ancient Roman soldier adventures) £10 the lot the next 5 will be available when I have read them by December Read More

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 Hidden Enemy, Today, with militaries of the world...

The Hidden Enemy, Today, with militaries of the world awash in psychiatry and psychiatric drugs, 23 soldiers and veterans are committing suicide every day. Psychiatrists say we need more psychiatry.But should we trust them?Or is psychiatry the hidden enemy?Featuring interviews with over 80 soldiers and experts, this penetrating documentary shatters the façade to reveal the real culprits who are destroying our world’s militaries from within.Free delivery on this item. £4.99, East Grinstead, .

The Protection of the Library and Archive: An International

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sable, Martin H., PUBLISHER: Routledge, This comprehensive international bibliography--spanning the years --covers over a dozen areas of concern to librarians and archivists, including earthquakes, fire, flood and water damage, warfare, vandalism, and much more. For all individuals and institutions concerned with the protection of their collections, this bibliography is an excellent source of information.

Tinkerbell 1 2-the secret of The hidden stone Crumble

Jerom 1st printing.1. The secret of the stone Crumble, first edition with beautiful covers, name price in Belgian francs on the cover with balpoint, small vouwtje bottom right, very tight back and soft lining.2. The hidden Crown first edition with beautiful covers, wrinkling at the bottom right and behind along the edge when damaged, tight back, further undescribed and soft lining.Be sent by registered mail. Read More

The Heart and the Fountain: An Anthology of Jewish Mystical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dan, Joseph, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Joseph Dan is one of the world's leading authorities on Jewish mysticism. In this superb anthology, Dan not only presents illuminating excerpts from the most important mystical texts, but also delves into the very meaning of mysticism itself. Dan takes readers through the historical development of Jewish mysticism, from late antiquity to the modern period. He explores the Kabbalah, the esoteric tradition that delves into the secrets delivered by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, the emergence of Hasidism, and much more. He presents the great texts, from Hekhalot Rabbati, "The Greater Book of Divine Palaces," set in the temple in Jerusalem; to the apocalyptic vision of Abraham Abulafia in the thirteenth century; to the Zohar, perhaps the best-known volume of all. For each piece, he offers an extended introduction that deftly places the work in the context of its time and its antecedents. "Mysticism is that which cannot be expressed in words, period," Dan writes. In this remarkable volume, he guides us through that seemingly impenetrable barrier to show how the inexpressible has been expressed in some of the most profound and challenging writing in existence.

Wild Swimming: 300 Hidden Dips in the Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls of Britain GUIDE BOOK

Great guide with lots of info and pictures of lakes, rivers and beaches all over Britain! Excellent for a summer road trip! the book is in excellent condition, has not been used, RRP was £18 collection Holyrood or we meet in town thank you:) Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

SIMON'S CAT BOOKS BY SIMON TOFIELD- £3 FOR THE PAIR

THESE BOOKS ARE TITLED -BEYOND THE GATE AND IN HIS VERY OWN BOOK. THEY COME WITH OUTER SLEEVES AND ARE IN IMMACULATE CONDITION,IDEAL GIFT FOR THE CAT FAN

SIMON'S CAT BOOKS BY SIMON TOFIELD- £3 FOR THE PAIR

THESE BOOKS ARE TITLED- BEYOND THE GATE AND IN HIS VERY OWN BOOK. THEY ARE IN IMMACULATE CONDITION AND BOTH COME WITH OUTER SLEEVES. Read More

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