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Life on the Rocks: One Woman's Adventures in Petroglyph Preservation - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Katherine Wells (Author)Artist Katherine Wells's life story starts with an early interest in Native art and the petroglyphs of the Southwest that drew her to New Mexico and led to a major effort to preserve the iconic images she found on her own land. Number of Pages: 211 Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 16, 2009

Remembrance and Renewal: American Artists and the Holocaust, 1940-1970

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer McComas (Author), Samantha Baskind (Contribution by), Hasia R. Diner (Contribution by)A revelatory look at midcentury American artistic responses to the Holocaust, and the role of the Jewish experience in the development of modern art The profound effects of the Holocaust and the Jewish experience of World War II left an indelible mark on artists of the time. This insightful book delves into the impact of these events on American art and seeks answers...

Atlas of Emotion: Journeys in Art, Architecture, and Film

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Report copyright infringementby Giuliana Bruno (Author)An award-winning cultural history of how we experience the world through art, film and architectureAtlas of Emotion is a highly original endeavor to map the cultural terrain of spatio-visual arts. In an evocative blend of words and pictures, Giuliana Bruno emphasizes the connections between "sight" and "site" and "motion" and "emotion." In so doing, she touches on the art of Gerhard Richter and Louise Bourgeois, the filmmaking of Peter Gr...

Heart and Soul of Florida: Sacred Sites and Historic Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Elsbeth K. Gordon (Author)Landmarks of the human spirit "Emphasizes the importance of many Spanish Colonial sites and puts them in context with American History."--Donald A. Crichlow, architectRed-ochre burial mounds, mysterious artifacts in ponds, giant circles carved in limestone, Spanish mission chapels, frontier houses of worship, gothic cathedrals, courthouses, post offices: eight thousand years of Floridians' lives can be experienced through the state's h...

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Evans (Author), Elizabeth Brooks (Illustrator)""How To Make Historic American Costumes"" by Mary Evans is a comprehensive guide to creating authentic costumes from various periods in American history. The book provides step-by-step instructions and patterns for creating costumes for men, women, and children, from the colonial era to the early 20th century. The author includes historical context and background information for each period, as well as tips fo...

An Illustrated Account of St. Bartholomew's Priory Church, Smithfield

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Report copyright infringementby Normanus (Author), G. J. Evans (Author)Explore the rich history of London's iconic "St. Bartholomew's Priory Church Smithfield" with this meticulously detailed account. Authored by Normanus, this volume delves into the architectural and religious significance of St. Bartholomew's, placing it within the broader tapestry of English history. Beyond the Priory itself, the book illuminates the vibrant, often raucous, atmosphere of Bartholomew Fair, a Smithfield inst...

Houses of Boston's Back Bay: An Architectural History, 1840-1917

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Report copyright infringementby Bainbridge Bunting (Author)This superbly illustrated book records the development of Boston's Back Bay during the period of its greatest growth. Bainbridge Bunting focuses his study on one particularly significant architectural form--the town house. He chronicles, both pictorially and verbally, the first appearance, evolution, and eventual discard, during the era, of every local architectural style, all of which later gained national acceptance. He shows how ar...

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Report copyright infringementby David Nolan (Author), Jean E. Fitzpatrick (Calligrapher), Ken Barrett (Other)When the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, St. Augustine was already half a century old. Founded in 1565, the city has been continuously inhabited ever since, and its architectural styles tell stories of boom and bust, fad and tradition, war and peace, modernization and historic preservation.This affectionate portrait of our oldest city offers a comprehensive survey of the many archite...

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Report copyright infringementby Edith Wharton (Author), Maxfield Parrish (Author)"Italian Villas and Their Gardens" by Edith Wharton transports you to the heart of Italy's breathtaking landscape architecture. A timeless exploration of Italian gardens and villas, this classic work delves into the history and artistry behind some of the most beautiful estates in the world. Wharton's insightful observations and vivid descriptions bring to life the intricate details of Italian architecture and ga...

Color Schemes For The Flower Garden (1919)

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Report copyright infringementby Gertrude Jekyll (Author)""Color Schemes For The Flower Garden"" is a gardening book written by Gertrude Jekyll, first published in 1919. Jekyll was a well-known British horticulturist and garden designer, and this book is a comprehensive guide to selecting and arranging flowers in a garden to create beautiful color schemes. The book covers a wide range of topics related to flower gardening, including the principles of color harmony, the use of foliage and textu...

The Early Baroque Era: From the Late 16th Century to the 1660s

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Report copyright infringementby Curtis Price (Editor) Number of Pages: 399 Dimensions: 0.94 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: November 08, 1993

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Rudy (Author)Explore the awe-inspiring grandeur of "The Cathedrals of Northern Spain" by Charles Rudy, a captivating exploration of Spain's magnificent religious architecture. Delve into the history and artistry of these iconic structures, monuments to faith and enduring testaments to Gothic architectural brilliance. This meticulously prepared edition showcases the cathedrals' stunning designs and intricate details, offering insight into their historica...

Paul Bunyan's Log Cabin Book - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Red River Lumber Company (Created by)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 ...

Design Before Disaster: Japan's Culture of Preparedness

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Report copyright infringementby Miho Mazereeuw (Author)Models of disaster preparedness Across the globe, few sites have faced as many environmental disasters as the islands of the Japanese archipelago. They have endured typhoons, cyclones, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Residents of Japan have responded to their precarious circumstances by developing a unique culture of disaster preparedness, known as bōsai, one that has become embedded in everyday life. It has equipp...

American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume I: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby George D. Moller (Author)Lavishly illustrated with more than four hundred vivid photographs of muskets, rifles, carbines, and other arms, this book offers an intelligent analysis of the shoulder arms procured and used by the colonists, colonial and state governments, and the Continental Congress.Author BiographyGeorge D. Moller is the author of several books on military shoulder arms. Number of Pages: 540 Dimensions: 1.09 x 11 x 8.5 IN...

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel Shteir (Author)A revealing portrait of Gypsy Rose Lee, the "Striptease Intellectual" of 1930s burlesque A true icon of America at a turning point in its history, Gypsy Rose Lee was the first--and the only--stripper to become a household name, write novels, and win the adulation of intellectuals, bankers, socialites, and ordinary Americans. Her outrageous blend of funny-smart sex symbol with the aura of high culture--she boasted that she liked to read Gr...

The History of the Gun-Powder Plot: with Several Historical Circumstances Prior to that Event, Connecting the Plots of the Roman Catholics to Re-Estab

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Report copyright infringementby James Caulfield (Author)'Remember, remember! The fifth of November, the gunpower treason and plot; I know no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot'-thus goes the popular rhyme commemorating the discovery and foiling of the plot led by Guy Fawkes. In compact with his enraged Catholic co-conspirators, the aim was to strike at the heart of the Protestant leadership in hopes of re-establishing the old faith of Rome. Alas, he was caught in a cellar ...

This Is My Story: An Autobiography of William Richard Ikner, Sr.

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Report copyright infringementby William Richard Ikner (Author), Jen Lowry (Compiled by)A man leaves behind his autobiography. A treasure in a stack of notebooks. A life filled with love, pain, honor, and hope. A family will never forget their dad, Boopa, and hero. This book serves as a way to help them honor his memory. All proceeds will be donated to charity in honor of Billy Ikner. All contents of the autobiography were compiled by Jen Lowry, daughter of William Richard Ikner, Sr. ...

The Boy in the Back: A True Story of Survival in Auschwitz and Mauthausen

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Report copyright infringementby Fern Lebo (Author), Jan Blumenstein (Foreword by)As the chilling echoes of "Never again" ring increasingly hollow, the relevance of The Boy in the Back becomes painfully evident. An unflinching chronicle of terror, determination and resilience, this book tells Jan Blumenstein's life story from the terror of the Nazi trains to Auschwitz, to the joy of a peaceful old age. Through his lens, we confront the October 7th massacre and the uncomfortable reality that hi...

Vinotinto Venezuela Béisbol, 1939-2024: 85 Years of Venezuelans in the Major Leagues

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Report copyright infringementby Leonte Landino (Editor), Ozzie Guillen (Foreword by), Bill Nowlin (Editor)Wearing the "Vinotinto," or burgundy red, a symbol of national pride, Venezuelan teams carry the spirit of a nation where passion for sports runs deep. This book chronicles the journey of nearly 500 Venezuelan baseball players from 1939 through 2024 who have reached Major League Baseball. It explores how baseball became a mirror of Venezuelan society, its triumphs, challenges, and evolvin...

Story of Oshkosh, his Tribe and Fellow Chiefs ..

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Report copyright infringementby Publius 1853-1920 Lawson (Author)Delve into the rich history of the Menominee people with âStory of Oshkosh, his Tribe and Fellow Chiefs, â a detailed account by Publius V. Lawson. This book explores the life and legacy of Oshkosh, a prominent Menominee chief, alongside the stories of his fellow leaders and the broader context of their tribe's experiences. Lawson provides valuable insights into the traditions, challenges, and interactions of the Menominee w...

Dear Laura: A Lost Chapter Of WWII: A Father-Daughter Adventure of Courage, Faith & Freedom

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Elliott (Author)Why would the Empire of Japan imprison 5 Dutch radio engineers, hold their families hostage, and move them all from Indonesia to Japan? And why would one of them die?It started with a bench--a simple, handmade wooden bench, handed down through the years--and a whispered comment at a child's birthday party that hinted at something much darker beneath its surface. From that moment on, Laura Elliott knew there was more to her father's story. ...

Always in the Vanguard: The Buffalo Soldiers of Company H, Tenth U. S. Cavalry

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Report copyright infringementby James T. Matthews (Author)In their first twenty years of active service, Company H participated in every Indian campaign on the southern plains. Members of the company were involved in battles from Beecher's Island to San Juan Hill. They served at military posts from Kansas to Texas to Montana and even Vermont. Their history provides an essential view of military life and experience for black soldiers of the United States Army from the Civil War through World W...

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Report copyright infringementby Bernhard R. Tittmann (Author), Christy Wall (Author)Winds of Africa is a story of survival against all odds. It follows the extraordinary life of Bernhard Tittmann who was born in the midst of the Great Depression in a remote village in Tanganyika, Africa. His father, a man of indomitable character, navigates his family through the perils of war and displacement, instilling in Bernhard the values of hard work and trust in God.As World War II devastates Europe, ...

A White Preacher's Message on Race and Reconciliation: Based on His Experiences Beginning with the Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Report copyright infringementby Robert S. Jr. Graetz (Author)In 1955, when the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, author Bob Graetz was the young white pastor of a black Lutheran Church in Montgomery. His church and his home were in the black community and he and his wife among the few whites who supported the boycott. Their church and home were both bombed; their lives were threatened often. But Graetz never wavered, and his Montgomery experiences, recounted in rich detail here, shaped a long min...

A Drumstick for Thanksgiving: A World War II Family Saga

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Report copyright infringementby Frank T. III Waters (Author)Frank's debut literary work fulfills a thirty-year-old promise he made to his father, a World War II fighter pilot. A Drumstick for Thanksgiving Please chronicles realities of life in the 1940s, not only for the faithful US Air Force pilots, but also of their families during their absences.With multiple family members away in Europe, the Waters family corresponded, even when one of them ended up as a POW in a German camp. Their close...

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Report copyright infringementby Dale R. Wright (Author)Memories of a Barefoot Boy captures the author's childhood experiences growing up in rural Texas, reflecting on various aspects of his life, including family, chores, adventures, and the simplicity of life without modern conveniences. Wright describes his childhood home, built by his grandfather, which had a simple layout and a yard devoid of grass. As a child, he found joy playing under the house and exploring the nearby woods. As he gre...

T-PA and Other Research Contributions at Genentech

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Report copyright infringementby Sally Smith Hughes (Author), Diane Pennica (Author)This oral history transcript documents the research contributions at Genentech, focusing on T-PA (tissue plasminogen activator). Featuring interviews with key scientists and researchers, including Diane Pennica, the transcript provides valuable insights into the development of this life-saving drug and the scientific environment at Genentech during a pivotal period in biotechnology history. The oral history, co...

A Most Unsettled Man: A Biography - the Triumphs and Travails of George Matcham

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Report copyright infringementby Lily Style (Author) Number of Pages: 362 Dimensions: 0.81 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 23, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Janet S. Hermann (Author)In this biography of Joseph E. Davis, elder brother of and adviser to Jefferson Davis, award-winning author Janet Sharp Hermann provides a fascinating instrument through which to observe nearly a century of American history, from the Revolution and the War of 1812 through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Through his brother's influence and through his own ingenuity Davis encountered many who were prominent in the history of nineteenth-...

The Happy Bottom Riding Club: The Life and Times of Pancho Barnes

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Report copyright infringementby Lauren Kessler (Author)Pancho Barnes was a force of nature, a woman who lived a big, messy, colorful, unconventional life. She ran through three fortunes, four husbands, and countless lovers. She outflew Amelia Earhart, outsmarted Howard Hughes, outdrank the Mexican Army, and out- maneuvered the U.S. government. In The Happy Bottom Riding Club, award-winning author Lauren Kessler tells the story of a high-spirited, headstrong woman who was proud of her successe...

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Report copyright infringementby Bert Robinson (Author), Frank Nichols (Foreword by)Redemption is the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil. When you look back over your life and think of the countless times, redemption was needed. The smallest and simplest events can be a part of your personal redemption story. I need you to think for a moment. Just for a moment, I am asking you to stop and put the book down. Now the book is down, I need you to open your heart, mind, body, a...