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Genealogical Collections Relating to the Families of Noblet, Noblat, Noblot, and Noblets, of France: Noblet and Noblett, of Great Britain: Noblet, Nob

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Report copyright infringementby John Hyndman 1844- Noblit (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is ...

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Report copyright infringementby Cassidy Hughes (Author)EROTIC ART IN THE RENAISSANCE by Cassidy Hughes The history of erotic art in the Renaissance is explored in this detailed and fully illustrated survey. The major erotic artists of the Renaissance are featured, including: Titian, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonardo da Vinci, Artemisia Gentileschi, Correggio, Diego Velasquez, Sandro Botticelli, Michelangelo Merisi de Caravaggio, Giovanni Bernini and Antonio Canova. Also included are the fam...

Art as Enterprise: Social and Economic Engagement in Contemporary Art

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Report copyright infringementby Grace McQuilten (Author), Anthony White (Author)Art is produced, circulated, consumed and disseminated within an economic system - it depends on money for its creation, for the livelihood of its makers, and for its distribution. In this sense, art can be understood as an enterprising activity. However, profit-making is rarely the primary goal of artists, and indeed the entanglement of art with enterprise generates significant aesthetic, conceptual, philosophica...

The British Architect: Or, the Builders Treasury of Stair-Cases. ... the Whole Being Illustrated with Upwards of One Hundred Designs ... on S

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Report copyright infringementby Abraham Swan (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th c...

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Coleman Ladd (Author)This compelling monograph presents the life and art of Anna Coleman Ladd, a sculptor who created remarkable prosthetic masks for soldiers who were disfigured during World War I.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you m...

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Report copyright infringementby Gustav Stickley (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is importan...

Nothing Gained by Overcrowding! How the Garden City Type of Development may Benefit Both Owner and Occupier

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond Unwin (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important ...

Demon Possession and Allied Themes: Being an Inductive Study of Phenomena of our Own Times

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Report copyright infringementby John Livingston Nevius (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is i...

Advanced Course in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism

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Report copyright infringementby Yogi Ramacharaka (Author)Thank you for checking out this book by Theophania Publishing. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you soon. We have thousands of titles available, and we invite you to search for us by name, contact us via our website, or download our most recent catalogues. The twelve lessons forming this volume were originally issued in the shape of monthly lessons, known as ' 'The Advanced Course in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental O...

In the Belly of the Bear: An FBI Journey Behind the New Iron Curtain - Hardcover

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by Jeffrey Iverson (Author)The collapse of the Soviet Union was a historic turning point when many, especially those who grew up during the Cold War, began to let go of their long-held fears and embrace feelings of hope for the future. That included agents of the FBI, who were, by necessity, busy building bridges with their former adversaries in response to a flood of Russian criminals pouring into the United States. In The Belly of the Bear chronicles this collaboration through the eyes of a...

Counterfeit Spies: How World War II Intelligence Operations Shaped Cold War Spy Fiction - Hardcover

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by Oliver Buckton (Author)A "savvy study" (Publishers Weekly) and a fascinating exploration of the roles many spy novelists played during World War II and the influence of intelligence work on their writing.World War II deception operations created elaborate fictions and subterfuges to prevent the enemy from apprehending the true targets and objectives of Allied forces. These operations shortened the war considerably and saved countless lives--and they were often invented, proposed, and somet...

The Education of a Statesman: How Global Leaders Can Repair a Fractured World - Hardcover

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by John T. Shaw (Author)This is a dangerous time--the international system is teetering, jolted by a raging pandemic, climate change, income inequality, cyber threats, terrorism, authoritarian regimes, nationalist demagogues, and frightened and impatient publics. But the career and hard-earned wisdom of famed diplomat, Jan Eliasson, offers warnings, guidance, and hope. The Education of a Statesman examines Eliasson's remarkable diplomatic career--including Swedish diplomat, president of the U...

Baseball's Great Expectations: Candid Stories of Ballplayers Who Didn't Live Up to the Hype - Hardcover

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by Patrick Montgomery (Author), Pat Gillick (Foreword by), Bob Elliott (Foreword by)Baseball's Great Expectations features the fascinating stories of baseball players who were on the cusp of greatness, who everyone expected to be the next superstar, but never quite lived up to the hype--or through tragic circumstances, never had the chance.Author BiographyPatrick Montgomery is an award-winning writer. His most recent book, The Baseball Miracle of the Splendid 6, garnered 1st place for Sports ...

Russia: Great Power, Weakened State - Paperback

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by Jean Radvanyi (Author), Marlene Laruelle (Author)This book is more than timely: no other book offers a comprehensive overview of Russia's fears and challenges to help the American public to understand how Russian domestic policy and foreign policy interact. This in-out aspect is critical to understand the country's international stance and therefore directly US policy and security.Author BiographyMarlene Laruelle is research professor of international affairs and associate director of the ...

Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture - Paperback

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by Kyle Chayka (Author)From New Yorker staff writer and author of The Longing for Less Kyle Chayka comes a timely history and investigation of a world ruled by algorithms, which determine the shape of culture itself. From trendy restaurants to city grids, to TikTok and Netflix feeds the world round, algorithmic recommendations dictate our experiences and choices. The algorithm is present in the familiar neon signs and exposed brick of Internet cafes, be it in Nairobi or Portland, and the skel...

A Concise History of Modern Europe: Liberty, Equality, Solidarity - Paperback

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by David S. Mason (Author)Highlighting the most important events, ideas, and individuals that shaped modern Europe, this text provides a concise history of the continent from the Enlightenment to the present day focusing on the causes and consequences of revolution, the origins and development of human rights and democracy, and issues of European identity and integration.Author BiographyDavid S. Mason is professor emeritus at Butler University. Number of Pages: 268 Dimensions: 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN...

A History of Medieval Heresy and Inquisition - Paperback

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by Jennifer Kolpacoff Deane (Author)Examining the dynamic interplay between competing medieval notions of Christian observance, this book traces the escalating confrontations between piety, reform, dissent, and Church authority. It explores how diverse culture and regional settings influence major disputes over scripture, sacraments, and spiritual hierarchies of the Medieval world. Author BiographyJennifer Kolpacoff Deane is professor of history and chair of the social sciences division at th...

Discourses of the Elders: The Aztec Huehuetlatolli a First English Translation - Paperback

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by Sebastian Purcell (Translator)Western philosophers have long claimed that God, if such a being exists, is a personal force capable of reason, and that the path to a good human life is also the path to a happy one. But what if these claims prove false, or at least deeply misleading? The Aztecs of central Mexico had a rich philosophical tradition, recorded in Latin script by Spanish clergymen and passed down for centuries in the native Nahuatl language--one of the earliest transcripts being ...

A Concise Survey of Western Civilization: Supremacies and Diversities throughout History, 1500 to the Present - Paperback

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by Brian A. Pavlac (Author)This book gives a brief, readable description of our common Western heritage. It covers the minimum historical information that educated adults should know within a tightly-focused narrative and interpretive structure. The joined terms "supremacies and diversities" develop major themes of conflict and creativity. "Supremacies" centers on the use of power to dominate societies, ranging from warfare to ideologies. Supremacy seeks stability, order, and incorporation. "...

Exposing the Reich: How Hitler Captivated and Corrupted the German People - Hardcover

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by David Harper (Author)As a WWII tour director, David Harper has heard the same questions: "Why did the Germans vote for Hitler? Did they know about the concentration camps? How do today's Germans view the Third Reich? What is the country doing to address those dark pages of its history? In this book, he uses his extensive knowledge to answer these questions and more.Author BiographyDavid Harper has been a tour guide in Germany since 1987 and is accredited by Germany's Institute of Contempor...

Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer - Hardcover

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by David Ostrowsky (Author)Roberto Alomar is the first complete and unbiased look into the complicated legacy of this baseball Hall of Famer, covering Alomar's impressive career that included 12 All-Star selections and 10 Gold Glove awards, his altercation with umpire John Hirschbeck, the controversial allegations stemming from his personal life, and his global influence.Author BiographyDavid Ostrowsky is a sportswriter for the Atlanta Jewish Times and the author of Pro Sports in 1993: A Sign...

Suffering and Smiling: Daily Life in North Korea - Hardcover

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by Byung-Ho Chung (Author)Suffering and Smiling: Daily Life in North Korea, is a field report of North Korean culture based on two decades of the author's personal observation and contact with people. The dichotomy of suffering and smiling becomes a lens through which the author observes the transformation and resilience of North Korean life. The book delves into historical struggles, such as the Arduous March against Imperial Japan and the 1990s famine, juxtaposed with the persistent theme o...

The Origins of the Modern World: A Global and Environmental Narrative from the Fifteenth to the Twenty-First Century - Paperback

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by Robert B. Marks (Author)This clearly written and engrossing book presents a global narrative of the origins of the modern world from 1400 to the present. Unlike most studies, which assume that the "rise of the West" is the story of the coming of the modern world, this history, drawing upon new scholarship on Asia, Africa, and the New World and upon the maturing field of environmental history, constructs a story in which those parts of the world play major roles, including their impacts on ...

The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone - Paperback

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by Olivia Laing (Author)Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism #1 Book of the Year from Brain Pickings Named a best book of the year by NPR, Newsweek, Slate, Pop Sugar, Marie Claire, Elle, Publishers Weekly, and Lit Hub A dazzling work of biography, memoir, and cultural criticism on the subject of loneliness, told through the lives of iconic artists, by the acclaimed author of The Trip to Echo Spring.When Olivia Laing moved to New York City in her mid-thirties, she f...

The Double V Campaign: African Americans Fighting for Freedom at Home and Abroad - Hardcover

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by Lea Lyon (Author)This book tells the rousing story of the Double V campaign, started during World War II to encourage Black Americans to fight two wars for democracy at once: one overseas and the other at home. It reveals to young adults how the campaign gave voice to Black communities and helped spawn the civil rights movement of the following decades.Author BiographyLea Lyon is an award-winning author and illustrator and a former Illustrator Coordinator for the Society of Children's Book...

The Second World War: A Global History - Paperback

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by Teddy J. Uldricks (Author)This work provides a comprehensive and balanced analysis of the Second World War in all its aspects - military, diplomatic, political, economic, social, and ecological. It explores the complex origins of the conflict in Europe and in the Far East as well as its lasting impact on the postwar world.Author BiographyTeddy Uldricks, PhD, has taught college-level courses on the Second World War for over forty years. He is an Emeritus Professor of History, University of ...

Cardinal Dreams: The Legacy of Charlie Peete and a Life Cut Short - Hardcover

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by Danny Spewak (Author)Cardinal Dreams revitalizes the legacy of Charlie Peete, a key figure in integrating the minor leagues with the breakout potential to be the first established Black position player for the St. Louis Cardinals. Peete changed the world for the better and left a lasting impact on baseball before his tragic death at just 27 years old. Author BiographyDanny Spewak has more than a decade of experience as a news reporter at local television affiliates in Minneapolis-Saint Pau...

First Along the River: A Brief History of the U.S. Environmental Movement - Paperback

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by Benjamin Kline (Author)First Along the River: A Brief History of the U.S. Environmental Movement provides students with a balanced, historical perspective on the history of the environmental movement in relation to major social and political events in U.S. history, from the pre-colonial era to the present. The book highlights important people and events, places critical concepts in context, and shows the impact of government, industry, and population on the American landscape. Comprehensiv...

Exploring Texas History: Weekend Adventures - Paperback

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by Elaine L. Galit (Author), Vikk Simmons (Author)Combining fascinating stories of Texas history with travel adventures around the state, this book suggests where to go and what to see throughout the state by following the trails of historical characters and events. Their travel destinations echo the settlement of Texas, the battle for independence, the Alamo, cowboys, vaqueros, Buffalo Soldiers, shipwrecks, and cattle drives.Author BiographyElaine L. Galit and Vikk Simmons are co-authors of ...

A Concise Survey of Western Civilization: Supremacies and Diversities throughout History, Prehistory to 1500 - Paperback

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Khrushchev: The Man and His Era - Paperback

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by William Taubman (Author)The definitive biography of the mercurial Soviet leader who succeeded and denounced Stalin. Nikita Khrushchev was one of the most complex and important political figures of the twentieth century. Ruler of the Soviet Union during the first decade after Stalin's death, Khrushchev left a contradictory stamp on his country and on the world. His life and career mirror the Soviet experience: revolution, civil war, famine, collectivization, industrialization, terror, world...

On Our Best Behavior: The Price Women Pay to Be Good

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Report copyright infringementby Elise Loehnen (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A groundbreaking exploration of the ancient rules women unwittingly follow in order to be considered "good," revealing how the Seven Deadly Sins still control and distort our lives and illuminating a path toward a more balanced, spiritually complete way to live Why do women equate self-denial with being good? We congratulate ourselves when we resist the donut in the office breakroom. We celebrate our restraint ...