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by Robert Leo Heilman (Author)In his third book, Children of Death, critically-acclaimed award-winning author Robert Leo Heilman pursues three unanswered questions from his childhood. Growing up in a family in which his German-speaking grandparents had migrated to the United States from Russia during the first decade of the Twentieth Century he found himself wondering: Where had the Heilmans lived before they migrated to Russia? Why did they leave their home to settle there? And, most poigna...

Labyrinth of Ice: The Triumphant and Tragic Greely Polar Expedition - Paperback

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by Buddy Levy (Author)National Outdoor Book Awards Winner Winner of the BANFF Adventure Travel Award"A thrilling and harrowing story. If it's a cliche to say I couldn't put this book down, well, too bad: I couldn't put this book down." --Jess Walter, bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins "Polar exploration is utter madness. It is the insistence of life where life shouldn't exist. And so, Labyrinth of Ice shows you exactly what happens when the unstoppable meets the unmovable. Buddy Levy outdo...

Not in My Neighborhood: How Bigotry Shaped a Great American City - Hardcover

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by Antero Pietila (Author)Eugenics, racial thinking, and white supremacist attitudes influenced even the federal government's actions toward housing in the 20th century, dooming American cities to ghettoization. The Federal Housing Administration continued discriminatory housing policies even into the 1960s, long after civil rights legislation. This all-American tale is told through the prism of Baltimore, from its early suburbanization in the 1880s to the consequences of white flight after W...

Hiroshige. One Hundred Famous Views of EDO - Hardcover

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by Lorenz Bichler (Author), Melanie Trede (Author)Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e was a particular genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries and came to characterize the Western world's visual idea of Japan. In many ways images of hedonism, ukiyo-e scenes often represented the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo): beautiful women, acto...

The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism - Paperback

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by Doris Kearns Goodwin (Author)Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's dynamic history of Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft and the first decade of the Progressive era, that tumultuous time when the nation was coming unseamed and reform was in the air. Winner of the Carnegie Medal. Doris Kearns Goodwin's The Bully Pulpit is a dynamic history of the first decade of the Progressive era, that tumultuous time when the nation was coming unseamed and refor...

Chesapeake Requiem: A Year with the Watermen of Vanishing Tangier Island - Paperback

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by Earl Swift (Author)THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A brilliant, soulful, and timely portrait of a two-hundred-year-old crabbing community in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay as it faces extinction. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Washington Post, NPR, Outside, Smithsonian, Bloomberg, Science Friday, Christian Science Monitor, Chicago Review of Books, and Kirkus "BEAUTIFUL, HAUNTING AND TRUE." -- Hampton Sides - "GORGEOUS. A TRULY REMARKABLE BOOK." -- Beth Macy - "GRIPPING. FANTASTIC." -- Outs...

Europe's Long Century, Volume 2: Society, Politics, and Culture, 1945-Present - Paperback

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by Spencer M. Di Scala (Author)The twentieth century has been interpreted as a short century marked by extremes. According to this view, the century lasted only from 1914 to 1989 or 1991. These dates coincide with the rise and fall of communism that came to power in Russia in 1917 and ended with the fall of the Berlin wall (1989) or that of the Soviet Union (1991). Thus, the concept of a short century is unduly influenced by a Cold War perspective. In Europe's Long Century, Spencer Di Scala p...

If You Were a Kid at the Declaration of Independence (1776) - Paperback

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by Sonia W. Black (Author), Leo Trinidad (Illustrator)What was it like to be a kid when the Declaration of Independence was signed?In 1776, the Revolutionary War was raging in America. A group of colonial leaders met to write and approve the Declaration of Independence. This document officially declared America's independence from Great Britain. Some of those who rejected British rule were kids!Join Henry, Lavinia, and Isaac as they witness this important time in American history. See how the...

The History Of The Purchase By The United States Of The Panama Canal: The Manner Of Payment, And The Distribution Of The Proceeds Of Sale (1909) - Paperback

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by William John Curtis (Author)The History of the Purchase by the United States of the Panama Canal: The Manner of Payment, and the Distribution of the Proceeds of Sale is a book written by William John Curtis in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive account of the acquisition of the Panama Canal by the United States, including the financial arrangements made to purchase the canal and how the proceeds of the sale were distributed. The book covers the history of the Panama Canal from its ini...

Eulogy On General George Washington: A Sermon (1800) - Paperback

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by John Barent Johnson (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x 8...

$Astronomical Photography With The Forty-Inch Refractor And The Two-Foot Reflector Of The Yerkes Observatory (1904) - Paperback$

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by George Willis Ritchey (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.12 x 11 x...

Loss Of The Sparrow-Hawk In 1626: Remarkable Preservation And Recent Discovery Of The Wreck (1865) - Paperback

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by Charles W. Livermore (Author), Leander Crosby (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 40...

Homo Sui Juris: Eine Studie Zur Staatslehre Spinozas (1904) - Paperback

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by Adolf Menzel (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x 8.5 IN P...

Hollywood Black: The Stars, the Films, the Filmmakers - Hardcover

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by Donald Bogle (Author), John Singleton (Foreword by)The films, the stars, the filmmakers-all get their due in Hollywood Black, a sweeping overview of blacks in film from the silent era through Black Panther, with striking photos and an engrossing history by award-winning author Donald Bogle. The story opens in the silent film era, when white actors in blackface often played black characters, but also saw the rise of independent African American filmmakers, including the remarkable Oscar Mic...

Propaganda In History (1920) - Paperback

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by Lyon G. Tyler (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.06 x 11 x 8.5 IN ...

A Great Aridness: Climate Change and the Future of the American Southwest - Paperback

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by William Debuys (Author)With its soaring azure sky and stark landscapes, the American Southwest is one of the most hauntingly beautiful regions on earth. Yet staggering population growth, combined with the intensifying effects of climate change, is driving the oasis-based society close to the brink of a Dust-Bowl-scale catastrophe. In A Great Aridness, William deBuys paints a compelling picture of what the Southwest might look like when the heat turns up and the water runs out. This semi-ar...

What Became Of The Slaves On A Georgia Plantation: Great Auction Sale Of Slaves, At Savannah, Georgia, March 2nd And 3rd, 1859 (1863) - Paperback

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by Q. K. Philander Doesticks (Author)""What Became Of The Slaves On A Georgia Plantation"" is a historical account of the Great Auction Sale of Slaves that took place in Savannah, Georgia on March 2nd and 3rd, 1859. The book is written by Q.K. Philander Doesticks, a pseudonym for American humorist and journalist Mortimer Thomson. The book provides a detailed description of the auction and the slaves who were sold, including their names, ages, and physical descriptions. Doesticks also provides...

Noyes' Genealogy: Record Of A Branch Of The Descendants Of James Noyes, Newbury, 1634-1656 (1889) - Paperback

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by Horatio Nathaniel Noyes (Editor)Noyes' Genealogy is a comprehensive record of the descendants of James Noyes, who settled in Newbury, Massachusetts between 1634 and 1656. Written by Horatio Nathaniel Noyes and published in 1889, this book provides a detailed account of the family history, tracing the lineage of the Noyes family through several generations. The book includes information on the family's origins in England, their migration to America, and their contributions to the developmen...

The Story Of Henry E. Huntington, Constructive Capitalist: A Little Known Master Of Millions (1914) - Paperback

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by Isaac Frederick Marcosson (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.08 x ...

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by Herbert L. Aldrich (Author)The New Bedford (1886) is a historical book written by Herbert L. Aldrich that provides a detailed account of the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts during the late 19th century. The book covers various aspects of the city's history, including its founding, growth, and development as a major whaling center in the United States.Aldrich's writing style is informative and engaging, providing readers with a vivid picture of life in New Bedford during this time period...

History Of Walker Family, 1775-1916 (1916) - Paperback

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by Minerva A. Carr Muir (Author)The History of Walker Family, 1775-1916 is a book written by Minerva A. Carr Muir and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive account of the Walker family, tracing their lineage and history from 1775 to 1916. The author provides detailed information about the family's origins, their migration to America, and their settlement in various parts of the country. The book also covers the family's involvement in various historical events, including the American...

The Village Community And Modern Progress (1908) - Paperback

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by Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 20 Dimensions: 0.05 ...

The History And Antiquities Of Glastonbury: Collected From Various Authors (1792) - Paperback

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by William Dugdale (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.12 x 11 x 8.5 I...

Kit Carson In California: With Extracts From His Own Story (1922) - Paperback

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by Charles Lewis Camp (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.12 x 11 x 8....

France, Mexico, And The Confederate States (1863) - Paperback

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by Michel Chevalier (Author), William Henry Hurlbert (Translator)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of P...

Remarks On The History, Cause, And Mode Of Transmission Of Yellow Fever (1903) - Paperback

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by James Carroll (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.1 x 11 x 8.5 IN P...

The Papal Bull, In Coena Domini: With A Short Historical Introduction (1848) - Paperback

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by Roman Catholic Church (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x...

The Drainage Of Cuestas (1899) - Paperback

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by William Morris Davis (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x ...

The League Of Nations And The Coming Rule Of Law (1918) - Paperback

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by Frederick Pollock (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 20 Dimensions: 0.05 x 11 x 8.5...

Insignia Seu Clenodia Regis Et Regni Polonia (1885) - Paperback

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by Zygmunt Celichowski (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x 8...

A Plan Of Mr. Pope's Garden: As It Was Left At His Death: With A Plan And Perspective View Of The Grotto (1745) - Paperback

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by John Serle (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.09 x 11 x 8.5 IN Pub...

The Burke And Wills Exploring Expedition: An Account Of The Crossing The Continent Of Australia, From Cooper's Creek To Carpentaria (1861) - Paperback

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by Robert O'Hara Burke (Author), William John Wills (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages:...