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Soul of a People

The WPA Writers' Project Uncovers Depression America

By: David A. Taylor

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Soul of a People

The WPA Writers' Project Uncovers Depression America

By: David A. Taylor

Soul of a People is about a handful of people who were on the Federal Writer's Project in the 1930s and a glimpse of America at a turning point. This particular handful of characters went from poverty to great things later, and included John Cheever, Ralph Ellison, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, and Studs Terkel. In the 1930s they were all caught up in an effort to describe America in a series of WPA guides. Through striking images and firsthand accounts, the book reveals their experiences and the most vivid excerpts from selected guides and interviews: Harlem schoolchildren, truckers, Chicago fishmongers, Cuban cigar makers, a Florida midwife, Nebraskan meatpackers, and blind musicians. Drawing on new discoveries from personal collections, archives, and recent biographies, a new picture has emerged in the last decade of how the participants' individual dramas intersected with the larger picture of their subjects. This book illuminates what it felt like to live that experience, how going from joblessness to reporting on their own communities affected artists with varied visions, as well as what feelings such a passage involved: shame humiliation, anger, excitement, nostalgia, and adventure. Also revealed is how the WPA writers anticipated, and perhaps paved the way for, the political movements of the following decades, including the Civil Rights movement, the Women's Right movement, and the Native American rights movement.

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Turner Publishing Company

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0470885882

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9780470885888

Overground Railroad

The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

By: Candacy A. Taylor

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Overground Railroad

The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

By: Candacy A. Taylor

This historical exploration of the Green Book offers “a fascinating [and] sweeping story of black travel within Jim Crow America across four decades” (The New York Times Book Review). Published from 1936 to 1966, the Green Book was hailed as the “black travel guide to America.” At that time, it was very dangerous and difficult for African-Americans to travel because they couldn’t eat, sleep, or buy gas at most white-owned businesses. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses that were safe for black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and Overground Railroad celebrates the stories of those who put their names in the book and stood up against segregation. Author Candacy A. Taylor shows the history of the Green Book, how we arrived at our present historical moment, and how far we still have to go when it comes to race relations in America. A New York Times Notable Book of 2020

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Abrams

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1683356578

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9781683356578

The American Health Care Paradox

Why Spending More is Getting Us Less

By: Elizabeth H. Bradley,Lauren A Taylor

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The American Health Care Paradox

Why Spending More is Getting Us Less

By: Elizabeth H. Bradley,Lauren A Taylor

Foreword by Harvey V. Fineberg, President of the Institute of Medicine For decades, experts have puzzled over why the US spends more on health care but suffers poorer outcomes than other industrialized nations. Now Elizabeth H. Bradley and Lauren A. Taylor marshal extensive research, including a comparative study of health care data from thirty countries, and get to the root of this paradox: We've left out of our tally the most impactful expenditures countries make to improve the health of their populations-investments in social services. In The American Health Care Paradox, Bradley and Taylor illuminate how narrow definitions of "health care," archaic divisions in the distribution of health and social services, and our allergy to government programs combine to create needless suffering in individual lives, even as health care spending continues to soar. They show us how and why the US health care "system" developed as it did; examine the constraints on, and possibilities for, reform; and profile inspiring new initiatives from around the world. Offering a unique and clarifying perspective on the problems the Affordable Care Act won't solve, this book also points a new way forward.

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PublicAffairs

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1610392108

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9781610392105

Juneteenth

A Celebration of Freedom

By: Charles Andrew Taylor,Charles A. Taylor

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Juneteenth

A Celebration of Freedom

By: Charles Andrew Taylor,Charles A. Taylor

Describes Juneteenth's origins and meaning as well as the ways it has been celebrated throughout its history, and presents related documents including the Emancipation Proclamation and the lyrics to "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the African-American national anthem.

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Open Hand Publishing, LLC

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0940880687

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9780940880689

Military Service and American Democracy

From World War II to the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars

By: William A. Taylor

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Military Service and American Democracy

From World War II to the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars

By: William A. Taylor

“When I became secretary of defense,” Ashton B. Carter said when announcing that the Pentagon would open all combat jobs to women, “I made a commitment to building America's force of the future. In the twenty-first century, that requires drawing strength from the broadest possible pool of talent.” That “pool of talent”—and how our nation's civilian and military leaders have tried to fill it—is what Military Service and American Democracy is all about. William Taylor chronicles and analyzes the long and ever-changing history of that often contentious and controversial effort, from the initiation of America's first peacetime draft just before our entry into World War II up to present-day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. A history that runs from the selective service era of 1940–1973 through the era of the All-Volunteer Force of 1973 to the present, his book details the many personnel policies that have shaped, controlled, and defined American military service over the last eight decades. Exploring the individual and group identities excluded from official personnel policy over time—African Americans, women, and gays among others—Taylor shows how military service has been an arena of contested citizenship, one in which American values have been tested, questioned, and ultimately redefined. Yet, we see how this process has resulted in greater inclusiveness and expanded opportunities in military service while encouraging and shaping similar changes in broader society. In the distinction between compulsory and voluntary military service, Taylor also examines the dichotomy between national security and individual liberty—two competing ideals that have existed in constant tension throughout the history of American democracy.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700630406

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9780700630400

Black Peoples of the Americas

By: Fiona Reynoldson,David A. Taylor

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Black Peoples of the Americas

By: Fiona Reynoldson,David A. Taylor

Living Through History" is a complete Key Stage 3 course which brings out the exciting events in history. The course is available in two different editions, Core and Foundation. Every Core title in the series has a parallel Foundation edition, and both are supported by teachers' packs.

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Heinemann

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0435309900

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9780435309909

Ginseng, the Divine Root

By: David A. Taylor

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Ginseng, the Divine Root

By: David A. Taylor

In the tradition of "Nathaniel's Nutmeg and "Tulipomania comes the epic story of an ancient, elusive herb with legendary curative powers that have enticed and mystified us for centuries. Prized for centuries by Chinese emperors, Native American healers, and black market smugglers, ginseng launched the rise to power of China's last great and influential dynasty; inspired battles between France and England; precipitated America's first trade with China; fostered the study of comparative anthropology; was collected and traded by Daniel Boone; and has made and broken the fortunes of many. Today its healing properties are being studied for the treatment of diabetes, cancer, and Parkinson's disease. David Taylor takes readers from forests east of the Mississippi to the bustling streets of Hong Kong and deep into remote corners of China as he weaves together the history, culture, and intrigue surrounding the " Root of Life.

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Algonquin Books

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1565124014

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9781565124011

Studies in Southeast Asian Art

Essays in Honor of Stanley J. O'Connor

By: Nora A. Taylor

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Studies in Southeast Asian Art

Essays in Honor of Stanley J. O'Connor

By: Nora A. Taylor

Maritime travelers and tillers of the soil: reading the landscape(s) of Batur / Kaja McGowan -- More than a picture: the instrumental quality of the shadow puppet / Jan Mrz̀ek -- Modern Indonesian ceramic art / Hilda Soemantri -- Memories of a ceramic expert / Barbara Harrisson -- Lucia Hartini, Javanese painter: against the grain, towards herself / Astri Wright -- In the image of the king: two photographs from nineteenth-century Siam / Caverlee Cary -- Whose art are we studying? writing Vietnamese art history from colonialism to the present / Nora A. Taylor -- Telling lives: narrative allegory on a Burmese silver bowl / Robert S. Wicks -- Development of Buddhist traditions in peninsular Thailand: a study based on votive tablets (seventh to eleventh centuries) / M.L. Pattaratorn Chirapravati -- Chinese ceramics and local cultural statements in fourteenth-century southeast Asia / John N. Miksic -- Buddhism and the Pre-Islamic archaeology of Kutei in the Mahakam Valley of east Kalimantan / E. Edwards McKinnon.

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SEAP Publications

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0877277281

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9780877277286

Hacktivism and Cyberwars

Rebels with a Cause?

By: Tim Jordan,Paul A. Taylor

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Hacktivism and Cyberwars

Rebels with a Cause?

By: Tim Jordan,Paul A. Taylor

Charting the history and evolution of 'hacktivism', the authors examine how this radical form of political protest began and how it has contributed to issues such as the anti-globalization debate.

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Psychology Press

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0415260043

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9780415260046

The Peshiṭta of Daniel

By: Richard A. Taylor

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The Peshiṭta of Daniel

By: Richard A. Taylor

The Peshit ta of Daniel sets forth an analysis of the Syriac text of the Book of Daniel. It discusses the relationship of the Peshit ta text of Daniel to the Hebrew/Aramaic text of this portion of Scripture, and its relationship to the Old Greek and Theodotionic versions as well. Making use of the Leiden edition of the Syriac text, it seeks to evaluate the text-critical value of the Peshit ta of Daniel. It also describes various translation techniques employed in the Peshit ta of Daniel and evaluates its qualities as a translation.

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BRILL

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9004101489

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9789004101487

Haggai, Malachi

By: Richard A. Taylor,E. Ray Clendenen

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Haggai, Malachi

By: Richard A. Taylor,E. Ray Clendenen

One in an ongoing series of esteemed and popular Bible commentary volumes based on the New International Version text.

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B&H Publishing Group

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0805401210

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9780805401219

Hackers

Crime and the Digital Sublime

By: Paul Taylor

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Hackers

Crime and the Digital Sublime

By: Paul Taylor

The practice of computer hacking is increasingly being viewed as a major security dilemma in Western societies, by governments and security experts alike. Using a wealth of material taken from interviews with a wide range of interested parties such as computer scientists, security experts and hackers themselves, Paul Taylor provides a uniquely revealing and richly sourced account of the debates that surround this controversial practice. By doing so, he reveals the dangers inherent in the extremes of conciliation and antagonism with which society reacts to hacking and argues that a new middle way must be found if we are to make the most of society's high-tech meddlers.

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Routledge

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1134678266

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9781134678266

World War II in Fort Pierce

By: Robert A. Taylor

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World War II in Fort Pierce

By: Robert A. Taylor

Few Florida communities felt the impact of World War II as much as the Atlantic-coast town of Fort Pierce. With a population that soared along with its economy, the small city made an important contribution to Allied victory by hosting a major military training base. Prior to that, the war had come only as close as the German submarines stalking targets off the southern coast of the peninsula. In 1943, however, the U.S. Navy commissioned its newest amphibious training base in Fort Pierce, and tens of thousands of young men would eventually prepare for combat on the towns sunny shores. The intensive physical and mental training was hardly a day at the beach, and within a few months, Fort Pierce had become a major military post with a national reputation. It also became the training site of some of the most elite units of the armed forces, including the Scouts and Raiders, U.S. Army Rangers, and the legendary frogmen.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439626936

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9781439626931

Referring to the World

An Opinionated Introduction to the Theory of Reference

By: Kenneth A. Taylor

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Referring to the World

An Opinionated Introduction to the Theory of Reference

By: Kenneth A. Taylor

Our words and ideas refer to objects and properties in the external world; this phenomenon is central to thought, language, communication, and science. But great works of fiction are full of names that don't seem to refer to anything! In this book Kenneth A. Taylor explores the myriad of problems that surround the phenomenon of reference. How can words in language and perturbations in our brains come to stand for external objects? Reference is essential to truth, but which is more basic: reference or truth? How can fictional characters play such an important role in imagination and literature, and how does this use of language connect with more mundane uses? Taylor develops a framework for understanding reference, and the theories that other thinkers-past and present-have developed about it. But Taylor doesn't simply tell us what others thought; the book is full of new ideas and analyses, making for a vital final contribution from a seminal philosopher.

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Oxford University Press

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0197537340

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9780197537343

G.P.S. YOUR MARRIAGE God’s Policy Standard

By: Dr. Jerome A. Taylor,Dr. Tonia A. Taylor

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G.P.S. YOUR MARRIAGE God’s Policy Standard

By: Dr. Jerome A. Taylor,Dr. Tonia A. Taylor

Destination reached. Looks like you've arrived. Thanks for using God's Policy Standard. Your Journey starts here. GPS your marriage is a powerful couples self help work book that deals with relevant topics such as communication, sex, money, handling conflict and so much more. This book has been designed to help couples successfully navigate their lives through the dating maze of life to ensure that they are right for one another. Like a car's GPS, it does not start navigating you until you plug in where you are and to what destination you would like to go. It is only then will the GPS be of benefit to you. This book is designed to help couples assess where they are currently and have a sense of vision of where they would love to go in their potential marriage. This GPS manual is about following a higher order for your lives - which is GOD's Word. If couples will follow GOD's POLICY as a standard for their marriage, which is the Word of God, we have no doubt that their marriage will be nothing short of a successful one that God will put on display for the world to model. The GPS your marriage will serve as a tool to help you to make the best choice going forward towards a meaningful and lifetime relationship. Get your copy today!

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Outskirts Press

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1977211135

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9781977211132

Scholastic Journalism

By: C. Dow Tate,Sherri A. Taylor

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Scholastic Journalism

By: C. Dow Tate,Sherri A. Taylor

The new 12th edition of Scholastic Journalism is fully revised and updated to encompass the complete range of cross platform multimedia writing and design to bring this classic into the convergence age. Incorporates cross platform writing and design into each chapter to bring this classic high school journalism text into the digital age Delves into the collaborative and multimedia/new media opportunities and changes that are defining the industry and journalism education as traditional media formats converge with new technologies Continues to educate students on the basic skills of collecting, interviewing, reporting, and writing in journalism Includes a variety of new user-friendly features for students and instructors Features updated instructor manual and supporting online resources, available at www.wiley.com/go/scholasticjournalism

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470659343

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9780470659342

The Cartels’ Error

Book Four of the Cody Hunter Series

By: Homer A Taylor

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The Cartels’ Error

Book Four of the Cody Hunter Series

By: Homer A Taylor

The three partners played havoc with two large cartels outside Bogota. The narcos lost all confrontations while their plantations and building burned. Two years later the cartels new owners learned the three notorious men lived in the U.S.A. This time they spared no expense. They hired mercenaries known for brutal murders to go after the three partners. They did go after them and almost won.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1543449875

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9781543449877

World War II Rhode Island

By: Christian McBurney,Brian L. Wallin,Patrick T. Conley,John W. Kennedy,Maureen A. Taylor

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World War II Rhode Island

By: Christian McBurney,Brian L. Wallin,Patrick T. Conley,John W. Kennedy,Maureen A. Taylor

Rhode Island's contribution to World War II vastly exceeded its small size. Narragansett Bay was an armed camp dotted by army forts and navy facilities. They included the country's most important torpedo production and testing facilities at Newport and the Northeast's largest naval air station at Quonset Point. Three special, top-secret German POW camps were based in Narragansett and Jamestown. Meanwhile, Rhode Island workers from all over the state - including, for the first time, many women - manufactured military equipment and built warships, most notably the Liberty ships at Providence Shipyard. Authors from the Rhode Island history blog smallstatebighistory.com trace Rhode Island's outsized wartime role, from the scare of an enemy air raid after Pearl Harbor to the war's final German U-boat sunk off Point Judith.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439660727

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9781439660720

102 Fascinating Bible Studies

For Personal or Group Use

By: Preston A. Taylor

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102 Fascinating Bible Studies

For Personal or Group Use

By: Preston A. Taylor

Whereas the typical Bible study book covers a single topic, 102 Fascinating Bible Studies gives small groups a wealth of options to choose from each week. Today's small groups need guides that allow for flexibility, whether because they are in a temporary transition, their membership is in constant flux, or they are taking a short break between longer studies. 102 Fascinating Bible Studies contains a wealth of diverse topics, ranging from "angels" to "temptation" to "worship." This book is also ideal for individuals looking for a refreshing new devotional guide.

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Bethany House

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1441213201

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9781441213204

John Knox

By: A. Taylor Innes

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John Knox

By: A. Taylor Innes

Reproduction of the original: John Knox by A. Taylor Innes

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3732691403

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9783732691401

Online Teaching in the Digital Age

By: Pat Swenson,Nancy A. Taylor

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Online Teaching in the Digital Age

By: Pat Swenson,Nancy A. Taylor

The essential guide to teaching in a virtual environment Online Teaching in the Digital Age provides educators with the essential knowledge needed to successfully develop and teach an online course. Throughout this practical hands-on guide, the authors offer 15 years of personal online teaching experience in language accessible to both the novice and advanced online educator. Developed through theory and practice, the text shows educators how to take the materials used in a traditional classroom and transfer them to a new virtual environment. Additionally, it gives educators the confidence and skills needed to run real-time (synchronous) and time-arranged (asynchronous) online discussions. Most reassuring of all, this book shows that few traditional course elements need to change in order to start teaching online.

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SAGE Publications

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1483342476

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9781483342474

The Up South Cookbook: Chasing Dixie in a Brooklyn Kitchen

By: Nicole A. Taylor

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The Up South Cookbook: Chasing Dixie in a Brooklyn Kitchen

By: Nicole A. Taylor

Southern cooking meets the Brooklyn foodie scene, keeping charm (and grits) intact Georgia native Nicole Taylor spent her early twenties trying to distance herself from her southern cooking roots--a move "up" to Brooklyn gave her a fresh appreciation for the bread and biscuits, Classic Fried Chicken, Lemon Coconut Stack Cake, and other flavors of her childhood. The Up South Cookbook is a bridge to the past and a door to the future. The recipes in this deeply personal cookbook offer classic Southern favorites informed and updated by newly-discovered ingredients and different cultures. Here she gives us pimento cheese elevated with a dollop of creme fraiche, grits flavored with New York State Cheddar and blue cheese, and deviled eggs made with smoked trout from her favorite Jewish deli. Other favorites include Collard Greens Pesto and Pasta, Roasted Duck with Cheerwine Cherry Sauce, and Benne and Banana Sandwich Cookies. The recipes speak to a place "where a story is ready to be told and there is always sweet tea chilling." This promises to be a new Southern classic.

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The Countryman Press

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1581575971

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9781581575972

Intermere

By: William A. Taylor

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Intermere

By: William A. Taylor

1901 a strange & remarkable story, in substance, and largely in detail, as narrated by Giles Henry Anderton, Journalist & American Tourist. Fantasy - Hollow Earth, Nature's forces etc.

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Health Research Books

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0787308595

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9780787308599

A Bibliographical Guide to the Study of Troubadours and Old Occitan Literature

By: Robert A Taylor

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A Bibliographical Guide to the Study of Troubadours and Old Occitan Literature

By: Robert A Taylor

Although it seemed in the mid-1970s that the study of the troubadours and of Occitan literature had reached a sort of zenith, it has since become apparent that this moment was merely a plateau from which an intensive renewal was being launched. In this new bibliographic guide to Occitan and troubadour literature, Robert Taylor provides a definitive survey of the field of Occitan literary studies - from the earliest enigmatic texts to the fifteenth-century works of Occitano-Catalan poet Jordi de Sant Jordi - and treats over two thousand recent books and articles with full annotations. Taylor includes articles on related topics such as practical approaches to the language of the troubadours and the musicology of select troubadour songs, as well as articles situated within sociology, religious history, critical methodology, and psychoanalytical analysis. Each listing offers descriptive comments on the scholarly contribution of each source to Occitan literature, with remarks on striking or controversial content, and numerous cross-references that identify complementary studies and differing opinions. Taylor's painstaking attention to detail and broad knowledge of the field ensure that this guide will become the essential source for Occitan literary studies worldwide.

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Medieval Institute Publications

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1580442080

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9781580442084

Westwood

By: Maureen A. Taylor

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Westwood

By: Maureen A. Taylor

Westwood began as West Dedham, a small collection of farms owned by Dedham residents. At the time of incorporation in 1897, the population was only twelve hundred people. Westwood grew rapidly in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as Bostonians from Beacon Hill built large houses and developers purchased tracts of land to build homes on small lots. Before the highways and railroads, stagecoaches and trolleys traveled the town's two post roads-High and Washington Streets. At one time, Westwood even had an airport. Today, the community has more than thirteen thousand citizens. In Westwood, rare photographs from the Westwood Historical Society, the Westwood Public Library, and private collections offer glimpses into the town's past. The images include sawmills, icehouses, metal foundries, and many small businesses. Within these pages are photographs of Fellowship Farm, a socialist experiment under Rev. George E. Littlefield; the Fisher School, now home of the Westwood Historical Society; Betsey Baker's bonnet-making industry; Buckmaster Pond; the Willow Farm and Windsor Road neighborhoods; schools and churches; and landmarks lost to demolition and fire. Westwood illustrates the transformation of the town from a farming community to a modern suburb of Boston.

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Arcadia Publishing

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073851036X

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9780738510361

Painters in Hanoi

An Ethnography of Vietnamese Art

By: Nora A. Taylor

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Painters in Hanoi

An Ethnography of Vietnamese Art

By: Nora A. Taylor

By presenting artists as individuals actively involved in national life, Painters in Hanoi offers a truly innovative perspective on modern Vietnamese history. The book's ethnographic approach, grounded in discussions with artists, critics, and collectors, sheds light on a diverse art world, making the work of significant interest to anthropologists and art historians as well as students and scholars concerned with interdisciplinary research on culture and society."--BOOK JACKET.

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University of Hawaii Press

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0824826132

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9780824826130

Cork Wars

Intrigue and Industry in World War II

By: David A. Taylor

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Cork Wars

Intrigue and Industry in World War II

By: David A. Taylor

The surprising story of cork and its critical role in US security and the war effort. Winner of the IPPY Book Award History (World), Silver of the Independent Publisher In 1940, with German U-boats blockading all commerce across the Atlantic Ocean, a fireball at the Crown Cork and Seal factory lit the sky over Baltimore. The newspapers said that you could see its glow as far north as Philadelphia and as far south as Annapolis. Rumors of Nazi sabotage led to an FBI investigation and pulled an entire industry into the machinery of national security as America stood on the brink of war. In Cork Wars, David A. Taylor traces this fascinating story through the lives of three men and their families, who were all drawn into this dangerous intersection of enterprise and espionage. At the heart of this tale is self-made mogul Charles McManus, son of Irish immigrants, who grew up on Baltimore’s rough streets. McManus ran Crown Cork and Seal, a company that manufactured everything from bottle caps to oil-tight gaskets for fighter planes. Frank DiCara, as a young teenager growing up in Highlandtown, watched from his bedroom window as the fire blazed at the factory. Just a few years later, under pressure to support his family after the death of his father, DiCara quit school and got a job at Crown. Meanwhile, Melchor Marsa, Catalan by birth, managed Crown Cork and Seal’s plants in Spain and Portugal—and was perfectly placed to be recruited as a spy. McManus, DiCara, and Marsa were connected by the unique properties of a seemingly innocuous substance. Cork, unrivaled as a sealant and insulator, was used in gaskets, bomber insulation, and ammunition, making it crucial to the war effort. From secret missions in North Africa to 4-H clubs growing seedlings in America to secret intelligence agents working undercover in the industry, this book examines cork’s surprising wartime significance. Drawing on in-depth interviews with surviving family members, personal collections, and recently declassified government records, Taylor weaves this by turns beautiful, dark, and outrageous narrative with the drama of a thriller. From the factory floor to the corner office, Cork Wars reflects shifts in our ideas of modernity, the environment, and the materials and norms of American life. World War II buffs—and anyone interested in a good yarn—will be gripped by this bold and frightening tale of a forgotten episode of American history.

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Johns Hopkins University Press

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1421426919

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9781421426914

The Balance Myth

Rethinking Work-Life Success

By: Teresa A. Taylor

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The Balance Myth

Rethinking Work-Life Success

By: Teresa A. Taylor

Tired of trying to attain the mythical work-life balance and constantly feeling frustrated? Are you giving yourself a C– for your performances at work and at home? Teresa A. Taylor knows that trying to be a career woman and a mom can leave you feeling tired and defeated, and she wants you to take a new approach. She herself rapidly ascended through the ranks to become COO of a Fortune 200 company while raising two boys with her working husband, and in The Balance Myth, she shows you how you can do it too. Taylor takes you along to a meeting in the White House, to union negotiations, and to her sons’ soccer practices as she shares her candid, humorous, and heartfelt stories. Based on these real-life experiences and the lessons she learned from them, she shares the key to living with multiple responsibilities: integrating—not bifurcating—your personal and professional worlds. In addition, she offers insights about leading with integrity; surrounding yourself with positive resources; pushing through adversity; and celebrating accomplishments—especially your own. Taylor couldn’t take the mother out of the career woman or vice versa, and she believes that you shouldn’t have to either. Don’t search for balance; the answers are within you! -- Written in an engaging voice, Teresa Taylor, the high-profile COO of Qwest who orchestrated a $20 billion acquisition in the telecom industry, uses memoir and real-life examples to deliver valuable business perspectives that illustrate how she rose to the top of a Fortune 200 company while also raising her two sons with her working husband and maintaining fulfilling family relationships. Taylor illustrates that executives (as well as professionals with executive ambitions) don’t have to sacrifice a successful family life for a corner office position—and she provides the keys to managing these multiple responsibilities based on her experience.

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1608325652

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The Three Six Five

Daily Inspirational Quotes

By: Dr. Jerome A. Taylor

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The Three Six Five

Daily Inspirational Quotes

By: Dr. Jerome A. Taylor

Boost each day with powerful inspiration! Motivation is the driving force behind everything we do, and a little positive motivation can go a long way toward jump-starting the day. The Three Six Five Daily Inspirational Quotes offers up-lifting thoughts for your mind—and truth for your heart—with an original quote and a scripture reference 365 days a year. You’ll enjoy powerful, provocative, and inspiring quotes that will give you the spiritual boost you need. This daily devotional is guaranteed to fill your mind with positive thoughts—to lift your spirit, affirm your faith, and keep your life moving toward your destiny. You’ll want to share your daily inspiration with others, so read it, Tweet it, and post it on your Facebook page today!

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1478732857

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9781478732853

The Three Six Five Daily Inspirational Quotes Volume 2

By: Dr. Jerome A. Taylor

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The Three Six Five Daily Inspirational Quotes Volume 2

By: Dr. Jerome A. Taylor

The Three Six Five Daily Inspirational Quotes Volume 2 energizes each day with a quote that will motivate, saturate and activate your day. Life has its share of disappointments that can discourage you and we truly need daily inspiration and encouragement to keep moving towards our life's goals with a determination to win. The Three Six Five Daily Inspirational Quotes Volume 2 is comprised of original uplifting thoughts that will motivate your heart, keep your mind in a positive state, and keep your life moving forward in your daily affairs. These quotes will navigate & cause you to look inward to pause and reflect so that you can go through the year equipped to Minimize Problems & Maximize Daily Solutions for your life. You'll want to share your daily inspiration with others, so read it, tweet it, and post it today.

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1977210783

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Feminist Frontiers

By: Verta A. Taylor,Nancy Whittier,Leila J. Rupp

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Feminist Frontiers

By: Verta A. Taylor,Nancy Whittier,Leila J. Rupp

The most widely used anthology of feminist writings and the first to incorporate issues of sexual orientation and sexual diversity, "Feminist Frontiers" has stood the test of time. With classic and contemporary readings that cut across disciplines and generational lines, "Feminist Frontiers" presents the full diversity of women's issues and experiences, exploring their similarities as well as their interconnected differences. "Feminist Frontiers" offers analyses of the causes and consequences of gender inequality in a global context and introduces students to feminist theory and methodology. A sociological analysis opens each of the four parts and eleven sections of the book. Boxed inserts featuring personal stories, news articles, and other items from popular culture complement the readings.

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McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages

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0073196088

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9780073196084

Rock-a-by Baby

Feminism, Self Help, and Postpartum Depression

By: Verta A. Taylor

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Rock-a-by Baby

Feminism, Self Help, and Postpartum Depression

By: Verta A. Taylor

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Psychology Press

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041591292X

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9780415912921

The Development of Old English

By: Donald A. Ringe,Ann A. Taylor

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The Development of Old English

By: Donald A. Ringe,Ann A. Taylor

This book, the second volume in A Linguistic History of English, describes the development of Old English from Proto-Germanic. Like Volume I, it is an internal history of the structure of English that combines traditional historical linguistics, modern syntactic theory, the study of languages in contact, and the variationist approach to language change. The first part of the book considers the development of Northwest and West Germanic, and the northern dialects of the latter, with particular reference to phonological and morphological phenomena. Later chapters present a detailed account of changes in the Old English sound system, inflectional system, and syntax. The book aims to make the findings of traditional historical linguistics accessible to scholars and students in other subdisciplines, and also to adopt approaches from contemporary theoretical linguistics in such a way that they are accessible to a wide range of historical linguists.

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0199207844

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