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The Illustrator. the Best from Around the World - Hardcover

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by Julius Wiedemann (Editor), Steven Heller (Editor)For the last couple of years, Steven Heller and Julius Wiedemann have traced the latest developments in illustration around the globe--and for all those who thought digital heralded the end of an era, they're here to set the record straight.There were extraordinary eras before mass media changed our viewing habits, back in the day when illustration was the primary means of illuminating the word on paper--all the way to today, when we get our...

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Smoot (Author)In 1885, Thomas Edison, age thirty-nine and already a world-famous inventor, met the two great loves of his life: Mina Miller and Fort Myers, Florida. Mina soon became his second wife, and Fort Myers--a remote, almost inaccessible, village on Florida's southwest coast--became their winter home.Other tomes tell the global account of Thomas Edison, the American icon named by Life magazine as the "Man of the Millennium." This book offers a look a...

India: A History. Revised and Updated - Paperback

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by John Keay (Author)Fully revised with forty thousand new words that take the reader up to present-day India, John Keay's India: A History spans five millennia in a sweeping narrative that tells the story of the peoples of the subcontinent, from their ancient beginnings in the valley of the Indus to the events in the region today.In charting the evolution of the rich tapestry of cultures, religions, and peoples that comprise the modern nations of Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, Keay weaves ...

The Fight of Their Lives: How Juan Marichal and John Roseboro Turned Baseball's Ugliest Brawl into a Story of Forgiveness and Redemption

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Report copyright infringementby John Rosengren (Author)A 2014 CASEY Award finalist for the best baseball book of the year. "For baseball fans of a certain age, it's the ugliest thing they've ever seen in a game... Rosengren details not only the fight, but the role of race in 1965 America, how the two eventually made up, became friends and even signed photos of the fight together." -New York Post "must-read books" Now in paperback! One Sunday afternoon in August 1965, on a day when baseball's ...

Extraordinary Popular Delusions: And the Madness of Crowds - Paperback

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by Charles MacKay (Author)More than a century before Alan Greenspan coined the phrase "irrational exuberance" to describe the speculative bubble inflating technology stocks, Charles Mackay was recording the history of "tulipomania," a speculative madness surrounding the value of tulips in the 18th century that was the ruin of many Dutch and English investors. This is only one of the "extraordinary popular delusions" documented by Mackay in a fascinating study of group psychology. He also desc...

Holy Horrors: An Illustrated History of Religious Murder and Madness - Paperback

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by James a. Haught (Author)When you think of saints, you envision stained-glass pictures of piety. But the truth can be horribly different. Consider Saint Pius V: As Grand Inquisitor, he sent Catholic troops to kill 2,000 Waldensian Protestants in southern Italy. After becoming pope, he sent Catholic troops to kill Huguenot Protestants in France. Pius also launched the final crusade against Muslims, sending a Christian naval armada to slaughter thousands in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. And,...

The Simple Sabotage Field Manual: Covert Disruption, Psychological Warfare, and the Art of Everyday Resistance

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Report copyright infringementby Office Of Strategic Services (Author), Tim Zengerink (Translator)How do you quietly undermine a system-from the inside out?The Simple Sabotage Field Manual is a fascinating artifact from WWII, created by the U.S. Office of Strategic Services (OSS) to instruct citizens living in enemy-occupied territories on how to disrupt daily life and organizational efficiency without being detected.From encouraging clumsiness on factory floors to weaponizing bureaucracy in t...

Money, Warfare and Power in the Ancient World: Studies in Honour of Matthew Freeman Trundle

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Report copyright infringementby Jeremy Armstrong (Editor), Arthur J. Pomeroy (Editor), David Rosenbloom (Editor)Money, Warfare and Power in the Ancient World offers twelve papers analysing the processes, consequences and problems involved in the monetization of warfare and its connection to political power in antiquity. The contributions explore not only how powerful men and states used money and coinage to achieve their aims, but how these aims and methods had often already been shaped by th...

The Financial History Of Virginia 1609-1776, Issues 10-12

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Report copyright infringementby William Zebina Ripley (Author)The Financial History of Virginia, 1609-1776 by William Zebina Ripley offers a detailed examination of the economic and financial development of the Virginia colony from its earliest days through the eve of the American Revolution. This meticulous study delves into the fiscal policies, monetary systems, and economic challenges that shaped Virginiaâ(TM)s growth. Ripley explores topics such as early trade, land speculation, taxation...

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Report copyright infringementby Eugene McQuillin (Author)A Treatise on the Law of Municipal Corporations, Volume 1, by Eugene McQuillin, offers a comprehensive overview of municipal law at the beginning of the 20th century. This volume provides detailed analysis of the legal framework governing municipal corporations, examining their powers, rights, and responsibilities. McQuillin's work serves as an invaluable resource for legal scholars, practitioners, and historians seeking to understand t...

Haciendas and Economic Development: Guadalajara, Mexico, at Independence

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Report copyright infringementby Richard B. Lindley (Author) Agriculture, commerce, and mining were the engines that drove New Spain, and past historians have treated these economic categories as sociological phenomena as well. For these historians, society in eighteenth-century New Spain was comprised, on the one hand, of creoles, feudalistic land barons who were natives of the New World, and, on the other, of peninsulars, progressive, urban merchants born on the Iberian peninsula. In their v...

Silk Road After Ukraine: A New Vision for Eurasian Integration

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Report copyright infringementby Nathan Mark Hutson (Author)Through an in-depth analysis of transport infrastructure and governance, this book lays out the likely trajectory of Eurasian supply chains following the invasion of Ukraine. Uniquely, the author brings Ukraine's future role as a logistics platform into the broader discussion of Eurasian trade integration.Author BiographyNathan Mark Hutson is assistant professor of urban policy and planning at the University of North Texas. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas G. Rawski (Author), Susan B. Carter (Author), Jon S. Cohen (Author)These essays provide a thorough introduction to economics for historians. The authors, all eminent scholars, show how to use economic thinking, economic models, and economic methods to enrich historical research. They examine such vital issues as long-term trends, institutions, labor-including an engaging dialogue between a labor historian and a labor economist-international affairs, and ...

Leadership RESET: The Path Forward in Our Upside-down World

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Report copyright infringementby Barry S. McInerney (Author)Unravel the Power of Traditional Leadership 3.0: A Fresh Approach to Tackling Economic, Political, & Social Crises Through Strategic, Agile Leadership.In this thought-provoking book, Leadership RESET, the author draws on his unprecedented experiences as a global executive, actuary, and award-winning CEO to offer a fresh perspective on leadership in times of crisis. Amidst the escalating polarization and divisiveness in the United ...

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The Simple Sabotage Field Manual: Covert Disruption, Psychological Warfare, and the Art of Everyday Resistance (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Albert Whittier (Author)"In The Michigan Lumber Camps" offers a vivid glimpse into the lives and labor of those who worked in Michigan's bustling logging industry during its peak. Charles Albert Whittier brings to life the daily routines, challenges, and camaraderie found within these remote communities. Through detailed descriptions and personal anecdotes, the book paints a rich portrait of the men who felled the forests and fueled the nation's growth....

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Dunning MacLeod (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 im...

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Report copyright infringementby Aman Ullah (Author)In "A History of Rohingyas to 1948," Aman Ullah meticulously documents the historical journey of the Rohingya, one of the world's most persecuted minorities. He traces their origins to early Muslim settlers in Arakan, countering the narrative that they are recent illegal immigrants. His work highlights the significant contributions of the Rohingya to the region, offering a detailed account supported by historical sources, such as the observat...

The Commerce And Navigation Of The Erythraean Sea: Being A Translation Of The Periplus Maris Erythræi, By An Anonymous Writer, And Of Arrian's Account

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Report copyright infringementby Anonymous (Author), John Watson McCrindle (Translator), John Watson McCrindle (Introduction by)NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS The Commerce And Navigation Of The Erythraean Sea: Being A Translation Of The Periplus Maris Erythr i, By An Anonymous Writer, And Of Arrian's Account Of The Voyage Of Nearkhos, From The Mouth Of The Indus To The Head Of The Persian Gulf. With Introductions, Commentary, Notes, And Ind...

Home Pork Making; a Complete Guide ... in all That Pertains to hog Slaughtering, Curing, Preserving, and Storing Pork Product--from Scalding vat to Ki

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Report copyright infringementby Albert Watson Fulton (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 imp...

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Report copyright infringementby Gerry Carley (Author), Gwynette Kent Dixon (Author)This is not a novel. It is a history of an American family. The story begins in Upper Wallop, Hampshire, England, continues to New England in the early 1600's, and finally to the frontier after the Louisiana Purchase, to a region that had once been Spanish West Florida, and which to this day is referred to as the Florida Parishes of Louisiana. Interestingly, in the 300 plus years over which this migration occur...

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Report copyright infringementby David Greenberg (Author)A comprehensive, authoritative biography of Civil Rights icon John Lewis, "the conscience of the Congress," drawing on interviews with Lewis and approximately 275 others who knew him at various stages of his life, as well as never-before-used FBI files and documents. Born into poverty in rural Alabama, Lewis would become second only to Martin Luther King, Jr. in his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. He was a Freedom Rider who h...

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Report copyright infringementby Oscar Schutte Teale (Author)This book explores the connection between magic, art, and creativity. Through exercises and practical advice, readers will learn how to use magic to enhance their artistic abilities and tap into their imagination.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 na...

The Devil's Riches: A Modern History of Greed - Paperback

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by Jared Poley (Author) A seeming constant in the history of capitalism, greed has nonetheless undergone considerable transformations over the last five hundred years. This multilayered account offers a fresh take on an old topic, arguing that greed was experienced as a moral phenomenon and deployed to make sense of an unjust world. Focusing specifically on the interrelated themes of religion, economics, and health--each of which sought to study and channel the power of financial desire--Jare...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Chiniquy (Author)"Fifty Years in the Church of Rome" is the fascinating story of a Catholic Priest who converted to Christianity. As a child, Charles Chiniquy memorized scriptures at his mother's knee and developed a deep love for God. Becoming a priest, he wanted desperately to place full trust in his church, but was hit by waves of doubt as his church claimed adherence to the Gospel, yet violated it at every turn. His jealous superiors falsely accused...

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Report copyright infringementby Joanne Reitano (Author)Thomas Downing, the son of free slaves, rose from collecting oysters to running New York City's most elegant oyster restaurant. He became New York City's early 19th-century Oyster King and a prominent reformer. Honesty, hard work, and generosity earned him respect across the color line. Downing's story is tied to the rise, fall, and revival of the oysters themselves. Exploitation was replaced by appreciation and the restoration of oyster ...

Life's Journey of a Refugee: Memoirs of a World War II Survivor

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Report copyright infringementby Edwin Stalzer (Author)Life's Journey of a Refugee is a unique voyage from the cauldron of early 20th-century ethnic cleansing to the melting-pot of the mid-century American Dream, from the wrong side of World War II through the gang wars of 1950's Brooklyn and the triumph and tragedies of postwar America. For six hundred years the Catholic Land of Gottschee has endured as a remote outpost of the House of Austria, the outermost point of the Holy Roman Empire, a ...

The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution: With Sketches of Several Distinguished Colored Persons: To Which Is Added a Brief Survey of the Condi

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Report copyright infringementby William Cooper Nell (Author)This groundbreaking work tells the stories of the African-American men and women who fought for American independence. Drawing on original documents and personal accounts, the author provides a vivid portrait of the struggle for freedom and democracy in the era of the American Revolution. The book is an inspiring tribute to the courage and resilience of a generation of black patriots who fought for a better future.This work has been ...

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Everett Hale (Author)A classic guide to the history, landmarks, and hidden gems of one of America's most iconic cities. Filled with fascinating stories, helpful maps, and insightful commentary, this book is an essential companion for anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of Boston and the surrounding area.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know...

The Love-Life of Dr. Kane: Containing the Correspondence, and a History of the Acquaintance, Engagement, and Secret Marriage Between Elisha K. Ka

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Report copyright infringementby Elisha Kent Kane (Author), Margaret Fox (Author)This book is a fascinating and dramatic account of the love story between the explorer Elisha K. Kane and spiritualist Margaret Fox. Through their correspondence, the reader can witness the deepening of their relationship, leading to an engagement and secret marriage. With historical context and personal insights, The Love-Life of Dr. Kane provides a unique perspective on a captivating romance.This work has been s...

The Letters And Journals Of Robert Baillie [ed. By D. Laing]

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Baillie (Author)This fascinating collection of letters and journals provides a unique glimpse into the life and times of Robert Baillie, a prominent Scottish Presbyterian minister and theologian who lived during the 17th century. Edited by the renowned Scottish antiquarian David Laing, this book offers valuable insights into the religious, cultural, and political landscape of Scotland during this tumultuous period in its history.This work has been select...