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Driven West

Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears to the Civil War

By: A. J. Langguth

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Driven West

Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears to the Civil War

By: A. J. Langguth

By the acclaimed author of the classic Patriots and Union 1812, this major work of narrative history portrays four of the most turbulent decades in the growth of the American nation. After the War of 1812, President Andrew Jackson and his successors led the country to its manifest destiny across the continent. But that expansion unleashed new regional hostilities that led inexorably to Civil War. The earliest victims were the Cherokees and other tribes of the southeast who had lived and prospered for centuries on land that became Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. Jackson, who had first gained fame as an Indian fighter, decreed that the Cherokees be forcibly removed from their rich cotton fields to make way for an exploding white population. His policy set off angry debates in Congress and protests from such celebrated Northern writers as Ralph Waldo Emerson. Southern slave owners saw that defense of the Cherokees as linked to a growing abolitionist movement. They understood that the protests would not end with protecting a few Indian tribes. Langguth tells the dramatic story of the desperate fate of the Cherokees as they were driven out of Georgia at bayonet point by U.S. Army forces led by General Winfield Scott. At the center of the story are the American statesmen of the day—Henry Clay, John Quincy Adams, John C. Calhoun—and those Cherokee leaders who tried to save their people—Major Ridge, John Ridge, Elias Boudinot, and John Ross. Driven West presents wrenching firsthand accounts of the forced march across the Mississippi along a path of misery and death that the Cherokees called the Trail of Tears. Survivors reached the distant Oklahoma territory that Jackson had marked out for them, only to find that the bloodiest days of their ordeal still awaited them. In time, the fierce national collision set off by Jackson’s Indian policy would encompass the Mexican War, the bloody frontier wars over the expansion of slavery, the doctrines of nullification and secession, and, finally, the Civil War itself. In his masterly narrative of this saga, Langguth captures the idealism and betrayals of headstrong leaders as they steered a raw and vibrant nation in the rush to its destiny.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439193274

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9781439193273

Flight into Oblivion

By: A. J. Hanna

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Flight into Oblivion

By: A. J. Hanna

Hanna begins with General Lee's fatal telegram and the hasty exodus of Jefferson Davis and high officials to Danville, then Greensboro and Charlotte. From there the Confederate Cabinet dispersed, and the author follows each man's adventurous course in detail. Most of the fugitives headed for the pine barrens and scrub lands of Florida but were soon apprehended. Only John C. Breckinridge and Judah P. Benjamin successfully escaped, outwitting Federal officials and pirates along their way to Cuba. A classic work that makes for fabulous, spirited reading, Flight Into Oblivion, first published in 1938, soars once again accompanied by William Davis's crackling new introduction.

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LSU Press

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0807123943

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9780807123942

Beyond Faith

By: A.J. Villeneuve

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Beyond Faith

By: A.J. Villeneuve

From the depths of childhood trauma, Elizabeth Kinsella is rescued by Audrey and Robert Langmuir, a professional couple from Vancouver. They become her adoptive parents and provide her with the family security she craves. They encourage her to follow in their academic footsteps. One evening, her life begins to unravel. A series of strange events endanger her life. This follows the appearance of an unusual lunar phenomenon. The release of Audreys controversial book also makes an explosive impact. It challenges conventional religious doctrines and faiths, resulting in catastrophic upheavals throughout the world. Audrey is forced into hiding, leaving Elizabeth to venture alone in the world, fearful of her future. As societal tensions mount, Elizabeth is targeted by a secretive fanatical cult. This group has reason to believe she has a part to play in the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy. The prophecy declares that the world is ready for the new spiritual leader, to be revealed. Amidst this background of unwanted publicity, Elizabeth is increasingly mystified by her lovers reckless behaviour. Jack Cyrus becomes obsessed with creating a godless society, which will permanently reset the future. When Jack engages in deception, the truth is slowly revealed. He is involved in more than mere research. His ideals have become darker and more sinister. In dealing with his betrayal, Elizabeth joins forces with his colleagues to confront him about his true intentions. Ultimately, Elizabeth must choose to accept his radical beliefs to keep him close, or expose his treachery to the world. Once she steps inside Jacks world, she must draw upon a special gift from her disturbing childhood to conquer the man with manipulative control over her destiny. As the world-wide spiritual phenomena climaxes, they both become entwined in an ultimate test of faith. A transformational miracle is the eventual outcome.

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Xlibris Corporation

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A History and Description of New England

Vol. I

By: A.J. Coolidge,J.B. Mansfield

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A History and Description of New England

Vol. I

By: A.J. Coolidge,J.B. Mansfield

Reprint of the original. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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3382301873

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Patriots

By: A. J. Langguth

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Patriots

By: A. J. Langguth

With meticulous research and page-turning suspense, Patriots brings to life the American Revolution—the battles, the treacheries, and the dynamic personalities of the men who forged our freedom. George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry—these heroes were men of intellect, passion, and ambition. From the secret meetings of the Sons of Liberty to the final victory at Yorktown and the new Congress, Patriots vividly re-creates one of history's great eras.

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1439127123

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The Lamp Of Learning

Taylor & Francis And Two Centuries Of Publishing

By: W H Brock,A.J. Meadows

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The Lamp Of Learning

Taylor & Francis And Two Centuries Of Publishing

By: W H Brock,A.J. Meadows

The story of the development of Taylor and Francis in this text is more than an isolated account of one small company - it throws light on the whole process of scientific communication during the last 200 years. In this bicentenary edition the story of the company's growth from the launch of the "Philosophical Magazine" and other scientific periodi

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CRC Press

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148227261X

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Union 1812

The Americans Who Fought the Second War of Independence

By: A. J. Langguth

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Union 1812

The Americans Who Fought the Second War of Independence

By: A. J. Langguth

By the author of the acclaimed Patriots: The Men Who Started the American Revolution, a gripping narrative that tells the story of the second and final war of independence that secured the nation's independence from Europe and established its claim to the entire continent. The War of 1812 has been ignored or misunderstood. Union 1812 thrillingly illustrates why it must take its place as one of the defining moments in American history.

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1439126720

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Stealing a Summer's Afternoon

By: A. J. Sidransky

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Stealing a Summer's Afternoon

By: A. J. Sidransky

Elliot Serlin is having the worst week of his life. First, he learns that he has lost his entire savings, including his son's college tuition, to the biggest Ponzi scheme in history. Then he stumbles upon a file at work marked SECRET and learns he is going to lose his job. Desperate to avoid financial ruin, and unwilling to tell his wife for fear she'll leave him, Elliot sets out planning an elaborate, if not quite foolproof, art heist. Along the way, he will recruit a salsa-dancing ex-con, a 19-year-old hacker, his best friend, and his wife's best friend who, it turns out, has eyes for him. Not least among the seemingly insurmountable obstacles Elliot must overcome is his own ego.

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Berwick Court Publishing Co

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0988954079

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Diplomat in Khaki

Major General Frank Ross McCoy and American Foreign Policy, 1898–1949

By: A. J. Bacevich

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Diplomat in Khaki

Major General Frank Ross McCoy and American Foreign Policy, 1898–1949

By: A. J. Bacevich

Hailed by the New York Times as “one of the best soldiers this country has produced,” Frank Ross McCoy was, throughout his distinguished career, much more than just a good soldier. As friend and confidant to such leaders as Theodore Roosevelt, Leonard Wood, and Henry Stimson, he disproves the standard view of the military before 1940 as having no role in American foreign policy. Instead, as A. J. Bacevich ably demonstrates, McCoy was intimately involved in the development of U.S. foreign relations from McKinley’s administration to Truman’s. McCoy began his military career with Leonard Wood in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. After the war, he and Wood (who became military governor) worked together to establish democratic reforms in Cuba. There followed for McCoy a succession of difficult and sometimes dangerous assignments: The Philippines (during the Moro uprising), Mexico, France (as combat commander during World War I), Turkey and Armenia, the Philippines again, Nicaragua (during the Sandino’s guerrilla campaign), Bolivia and Paraguay, and China (with the Lytton Commission investigating Japan’s invasion of Manchuria). Following a series of stateside appointments, McCoy served finally as chairman of the Far Eastern Commission, an international body created to determine the fate of postwar Japan. Based on exhaustive research in McCoy’s personal papers and official records, Bacevich shows that McCoy’s career provides a unique perspective both on American foreign policy and on civil-military relations.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700631372

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Prohibition 1920-1933

Bootleggers And Rumrunners

By: A.J. Kingston

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Prohibition 1920-1933

Bootleggers And Rumrunners

By: A.J. Kingston

Uncover the captivating stories of a defining era in American history with our compelling book bundle, "Prohibition 1920-1933: Bootleggers and Rumrunners." Immerse yourself in the enthralling narratives of the Prohibition era, where the ban on alcohol ignited a cultural revolution of speakeasies, jazz, and underground intrigue. Dive into the rich accounts of four thought-provoking books that shed light on the Roaring Twenties and the events leading to the repeal of the 18th Amendment. Inside this meticulously curated bundle, you'll discover four engrossing books: Book 1 - "Dawn Of The Dry Age: America's Path To Prohibition, 1900-1920" delves into the origins of the temperance movement and its transformation into a formidable force pushing for a nationwide alcohol ban. Witness the fervent moral crusade that culminated in the passage of the 18th Amendment, forever shaping American history. Book 2 - "Speakeasies And Jazz: Roaring Twenties Under Prohibition, 1920-1929" transports you to the enchanting world of the Jazz Age. Immerse yourself in the allure of secret speakeasies, flappers, and jazz legends who defined the cultural revolution of the Prohibition era. Book 3 - "The Great Depression And The Last Drops: Prohibition's End, 1929-1933" unravels the tumultuous final years of Prohibition. As the Great Depression gripped the nation, calls for the repeal of the 18th Amendment grew louder. Experience the pivotal events that led to the historic ratification of the 21st Amendment, bringing an end to the Prohibition era. Book 4 - "Temperance And Women's Suffrage: A Tale Of Two Movements" explores the fascinating intersection of the temperance and suffrage movements. Meet the remarkable women who spearheaded both causes and understand how their collective efforts shaped Prohibition and propelled the fight for women's empowerment and social progress. This extraordinary book bundle promises a spellbinding journey through the Prohibition era, filled with captivating narratives, legendary figures, and the unforgettable spirit of an era that forever impacted American culture and society. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about this transformative chapter in American history, "Prohibition 1920-1933: Bootleggers and Rumrunners" is a must-have addition to your reading collection. Dive into the enticing stories, iconic personalities, and the enduring legacy of an era that shaped the course of American history. Order your bundle today and embark on an unforgettable journey back in time!

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A.J. Kingston

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1839384042

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Rediscovering Christmas

Surprising Insights into the Story You Thought You Knew

By: AJ Sherrill

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Rediscovering Christmas

Surprising Insights into the Story You Thought You Knew

By: AJ Sherrill

A profound exploration of the Bible’s Christmas story that delivers surprising insights to embrace the ancient wonder of the holiday season. “If you want this Christmas to be the best ever, read this book. Rediscovering Christmas opened my eyes to a world of meaning I had never known.”—Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of Gates of Fire and The War of Art Are you tired of feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and empty during the holiday season? Instead of getting caught up in the hustle and bustle, are you ready to slow down, catch your breath, and rediscover the true beauty of Christmas? This captivating collection of readings explores the intersection where the ancient context meets the present moment. Pastor AJ Sherrill invites you into an experience designed to renew your mind, reawaken your heart, rekindle your awe, and restore your body. Rediscovering Christmas is divided into two sections: Advent, which teaches the purpose of waiting, and Christmas, which reveals the joy of receiving. Through meaningful reflections, practices, and illustrations, you’ll see the diverse characters of the first Christmas in a new light—and comprehend just how their stories intertwine with your own. Return to its pages year after year, and let it refresh your heart and mind about the wonder of Christmas. Rediscovering Christmas is a timeless companion that will become a cherished tradition in your holiday season.

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WaterBrook

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0593445538

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9780593445532

The Priest & The Princess: The Bracelet: Book 1

By: A. J. Kretzmar

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The Priest & The Princess: The Bracelet: Book 1

By: A. J. Kretzmar

Ryker Harrison is an investigator hot on the trail of high-end luxury counterfeiters of jewelry. He engineers a chance meeting with Tiara, the wife of the counterfeiter, but when he meets her, he is overcome by feelings that he has to protect her from her husband, an insanely jealous psychopathic killer named Sasha. Ryker realizes that his meeting with Tiara has forever blurred the distinction between work, and the affairs of the heart, and he realizes that they forged a connection, so strong, and so powerful, that it could get them both killed. His hunch is proved correct. He shows Tiara that her purse has a transmitter in it, broadcasting her every move. Yet, she insists on taking her children away from her husband in a final act of defiance. A Navy SEAL that went to seminary school, Ryker has to make use of all his talents and abilities in counterinsurgency if he is to keep his new love interest alive. But could she truly trust him, and he her, in enough time to avert disaster?

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1312184612

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Estuary Birds of Britain and Ireland

By: A.J Prater

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Estuary Birds of Britain and Ireland

By: A.J Prater

Estuaries are rightly of great interest and concern to the birdwatcher. Most teem with thousands of waders, geese, ducks, gulls and other species that use them at times throughout the year; they are also among the last of the wild places left in Britain and Europe. The Birds of Estuaries Enquiry (sponsored by the Nature Conservancy Council and organised by the BTO, RSPB and the Wildfowl Trust) spanned six years, and Tony Prater's report now provides a detailed insight into the birds which use and, in many cases, depend on this special habitat. Of great interest to birdwatchers, the book also will be essential reading for professional conservationists and all involved in the planning and use of estuaries. It assesses the importance of each estuary and the distribution and numbers of all species generally present, and by setting this in an international framework demonstrates the remarkable importance of the estuaries around these islands. Threats to the fabric of the landscape and its wildlife abound, and estuaries are not exempt. Barrage schemes, industrial and agricultural reclamations and many other pressures exist and are the subject of chapters which survey the situation, now and in the future. The text is graced by John Busby's accomplished and evocative drawings and there are numerous maps and diagrams as well as photographs of typical estuaries. Jacket illustration by John Busby.

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A&C Black

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1408138476

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Lost Federations

The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek

By: A. J. Black

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Lost Federations

The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek

By: A. J. Black

SPACE. THE FINAL FRONTIER. THESE WERE ALMOST THE VOYAGES OF THE STARSHIP ENTERPRISE. We think we know the history of Star Trek. Born at the height of 1960s popular culture, the five-year mission of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew faced early cancellation, bounced back with a series of beloved movies in the 1980s and gave way to a fleet of successful sequels and spin-offs that kept on exploring strange new worlds. In Lost Federations: The Unofficial Unmade History of Star Trek, author A. J. Black tells a different story. This is an alternate history of the franchise, one filled with roads not taken, from early 1960s feature-films and spin-offs, the original sequel Star Trek: Phase II in the 1970s, via epic planned movies such as Planet of the Titans and into many untold episodes, arcs and character stories from The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager, all the way through to the modern era. Bringing together pre-existing material over decades for the first time in one space, plus some new reflections from Star Trek writers and analysis of how it all fits into the wider cultural trends of the last sixty years, Lost Federations invites you to boldly explore a history you may not already know . . .

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Birlinn Ltd

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1915359120

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9781915359124

After Lincoln

How the North Won the Civil War and Lost the Peace

By: A. J. Langguth

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After Lincoln

How the North Won the Civil War and Lost the Peace

By: A. J. Langguth

A brilliant evocation of the post-Civil War era by the acclaimed author of Patriots and Union 1812. After Lincoln tells the story of the Reconstruction, which set back black Americans and isolated the South for a century. With Lincoln’s assassination, his “team of rivals,” in Doris Kearns Goodwin’s phrase, was left adrift. President Andrew Johnson, a former slave owner from Tennessee, was challenged by Northern Congressmen, Radical Republicans led by Thaddeus Stephens and Charles Sumner, who wanted to punish the defeated South. When Johnson’s policies placated the rebels at the expense of the black freed men, radicals in the House impeached him for trying to fire Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Johnson was saved from removal by one vote in the Senate trial, presided over by Salmon Chase. Even William Seward, Lincoln’s closest ally, seemed to waver. By the 1868 election, united Republicans nominated Ulysses Grant, Lincoln's winning Union general. The night of his victory, Grant lamented to his wife, “I’m afraid I’m elected.” His attempts to reconcile Southerners with the Union and to quash the rising Ku Klux Klan were undercut by post-war greed and corruption. Reconstruction died unofficially in 1887 when Republican Rutherford Hayes joined with the Democrats in a deal that removed the last federal troops from South Carolina and Louisiana. In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed a bill with protections first proposed in 1872 by the Radical Senator from Massachusetts, Charles Sumner.

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Simon and Schuster

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145161733X

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Moon Landing

A Collection Of Apollo Missions

By: A.J. Kingston

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Moon Landing

A Collection Of Apollo Missions

By: A.J. Kingston

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the triumphs, challenges, and enduring legacy of humanity's most audacious quest - the Apollo missions. "Moon Landing: A Collection Of Apollo Missions" is a captivating book bundle that invites you to relive the awe-inspiring chapters of our lunar exploration. Join us as we delve into the remarkable stories, and unparalleled achievements of the Apollo program. Book 1 - First Footprints: The Historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing Discover the iconic moment that forever changed the course of history - the legendary Apollo 11 mission. Immerse yourself in the incredible journey of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as they become the first human beings to set foot on the lunar surface. Experience the heart-stopping descent, the iconic words spoken, and the profound impact of this monumental achievement. Book 2 - Moonwalkers: The Untold Story Of Apollo 12's Lunar Mission Uncover the untold tale of Apollo 12, the mission that followed in the footsteps of Apollo 11. Join Pete Conrad, Alan Bean, and Richard Gordon on their daring expedition to the Ocean of Storms. Witness their courage, resourcefulness, and camaraderie as they navigate unforeseen challenges and contribute their own unique chapter to the lunar exploration saga. Book 3 - Journey To Fra Mauro: Apollo 14's Lunar Adventure Embark on a thrilling lunar adventure with Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, and Stuart Roosa as they journey to the Fra Mauro highlands. Explore the scientific objectives, witness the electrifying moments of the lunar descent, and experience the awe-inspiring lunar surface operations. Discover their pioneering contributions to lunar science and their unwavering commitment to unraveling the mysteries of the Moon. Book 4 - Beyond The Blue Horizon: Exploring The Moon With Apollo 15 Join David Scott, James Irwin, and Alfred Worden as they push the boundaries of exploration in the Hadley-Apennine region. Experience the breathtaking lunar rover expeditions, witness groundbreaking scientific investigations, and uncover the Moon's geological secrets. Delve into their remarkable journey of discovery and their enduring contributions to our understanding of the Moon. Book 5 - The Lunar Frontier: Apollo 16's Scientific Exploration Of The Moon Embark on a trailblazing mission to the Descartes Highlands alongside John Young, Charles Duke, and Thomas Mattingly. Witness their daring exploration, groundbreaking experiments, and unprecedented scientific investigations. Experience the exhilaration of driving the lunar rover across uncharted terrain and unravel the mysteries of our celestial neighbor. Book 6 - The Final Steps: Apollo 17's Last Mission To The Moon Bid farewell to the Moon with Eugene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt, and Ronald Evans as they embark on their historic mission. Experience their scientific exploration, lunar rover expeditions, and their profound reflections on the culmination of the Apollo program. Discover the enduring legacy of Apollo 17 and the bittersweet final steps taken on the lunar surface. Indulge your curiosity, ignite your imagination, and relive the extraordinary moments that shaped human history. "Moon Landing: A Collection Of Apollo Missions" is a treasure trove of captivating narratives, stunning imagery, and insightful accounts that celebrate the indomitable spirit of exploration. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the remarkable odyssey of the Apollo missions and experience the wonder of our lunar adventures firsthand. Order your copy of "Moon Landing: A Collection Of Apollo Missions" today and join us on this unforgettable journey to the Moon and beyond.

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1839383534

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Kansas Boy

The Memoir of A. J. Bolinger

By: A. J. Bolinger

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Kansas Boy

The Memoir of A. J. Bolinger

By: A. J. Bolinger

Kansas Boy: The Memoir of A. J. Bolinger offers the twenty-first-century reader delightful and revealing insights on life during an era of dramatic change in American history. Bolinger describes those years as “bursting with energy, wild with ambition.” The Kansas of his childhood and young adulthood was a place where life was lived at a rapid pace: investors pursued fortunes as town developers, settlers sought to establish prosperous farms and ranches, and reformers tried to create an ideal society. A. J. opens his account with a vividly detailed description of the prairie itself, including how the frontier settlements of Kansas were in the process of becoming established communities. Born and raised in Elk County, Kansas, he tells stories of ranching and cattle drives. Retelling some of the legends of early Kansas, he debunks more than a few frontier myths. As he moves toward adulthood his accounts of farming and small-town life grow increasingly aware of the agricultural crisis of the 1880s and 1890s faced by farmers and small-town businesses as they struggled with the growing power of corporations, in particular the railroads. In doing so he offers ground-level insights into the appeal of the Populist movement and the rise of the People’s Party. The challenges result in the Bolinger family’s move to the city of Topeka where A. J. attends Washburn College. As a college student he helps temperance activist Carry Nation wage her antisaloon campaign and goes to Washburn’s new law school. His first step in pursuing what would be a lifelong career in the law is to replicate his family’s and his era’s pattern of moving to where new opportunities lay: the Oklahoma territory. A. J. Bolinger (1881–1977) offers today’s reader a deeply felt memoir with keen insights and thoughtful commentary that is by turns startlingly progressive and deeply conservative. He offers us a richer understanding of life on the prairies and plains of the last decades of the nineteenth century and the first decade of the twentieth century.

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0700630627

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Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies in Dementia

A Pragmatic Approach

By: A. J. Larner

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Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies in Dementia

A Pragmatic Approach

By: A. J. Larner

The new and updated edition of this book explains the key steps in planning and executing diagnostic test accuracy studies in dementia, serving as an introduction to the topic with clear explanations of difficulties and pitfalls. It has been fully revised in light of developments over the past 5 years and includes STARD publications which have appeared since the first edition as well as the use of biomarkers of cognitive disorders as increasingly enshrined in diagnostic criteria. The book covers the presentation of study results in terms of measures of discrimination, taking examples from studies in dementia looking at various diagnostic methods including cognitive instruments, neuroimaging, and biochemical studies. The book continues to reflect the author’s own experience in diagnostic test accuracy studies, particularly in the sphere of cognitive screening instruments.. Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies in Dementia encourages clinicians to adopt a pragmatic approach to diagnostic test accuracy studies rooted in day-to-day clinical practice.

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Springer

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3030175626

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Plant Breeding Systems

By: A. J. Richards

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Plant Breeding Systems

By: A. J. Richards

This illustrated text attempts to provide a unified and comprehensive coverage of plant breeding systems, a subject vital to plant geneticists, plant breeders, taxonomists, evolutionists and conservationists.

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Garland Science

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0412574500

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Glacigenic Sediments

By: K. Brodzikowski,A. J. van Loon

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Glacigenic Sediments

By: K. Brodzikowski,A. J. van Loon

This book aims primarily at providing those involved in fundamental or applied research in the fields of geology, geomorphology and hydrology with a systematic overview of glacigenic sediments. A generally applicable terminology is proposed which should facilitate communication between scientists from several fields. Also it should form a bridge between western and eastern "schools" dealing with Quaternary geology. Because the book is mainly devoted to depositional processes and the resulting deposits, the approach and the terminology followed in this book are obviously founded strongly on sedimentology, the geological discipline that deals specifically with these phenomena.The book will be helpful in describing the sediments involved, interpreting their genesis, establishing their extent and their mutual relationships, and thus in the reconstruction of the palaeogeographic development.The large list of references reflects the author's extensive search of the literature.

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0080869637

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9780080869636

Personal Record of the Thirteenth Regiment, Tennessee Infantry

By: A.J. Vaughan

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Personal Record of the Thirteenth Regiment, Tennessee Infantry

By: A.J. Vaughan

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The World Perceived

By: A J MacDonald Jr

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The World Perceived

By: A J MacDonald Jr

How are we to make sense of the Bible in the context of the modern world? In this book, you will discover a new way of perceiving the world; a way in which the biblical view of the world can be seen as just as true-for-us as the modern scientific view of the world. The World Perceived explores how we think about the world, how we perceive the world, and how we choose to live our lives in-the-world. Using phenomenology as a philosophical framework for the construction of a biblical theology of appearances, the author illustrates how the biblical description of reality is of far greater relevance to us than are the descriptions of reality given to us by modern science and popular science writers. By exploring the epistemological bases of both science and theology as a forms of knowledge along with the assumptions implicit within both worldviews, The World Perceived invites the reader upon an intellectual journey into the world of phenomenal reality. The author makes a strong case for the validity of the biblical description of the world and reality by demonstrating how the modern scientific description of the world and reality are in no way superior to the biblical description. Using three examples of conflicting scientific and biblical descriptions of the world (i.e., the geocentric versus the heliocentric conception of the universe, creation versus evolution, and absolute time versus relative time) The World Perceived demonstrates the Bible's relevancy to the modern world, which is often hostile to both religion and the Bible, like no other book on the market today.

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A. J. MacDonald, Jr.

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1440462143

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9781440462146

Richard Hooker and Anglican Moral Theology

By: A.J. Joyce

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Richard Hooker and Anglican Moral Theology

By: A.J. Joyce

The first major study to examine Richard Hooker's foundational contribution to Anglican moral theology in detail.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199216169

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9780199216161

The Gorilla Man Strangler Case

Serial Killer Earle Nelson

By: Alvin A. J. Esau

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The Gorilla Man Strangler Case

Serial Killer Earle Nelson

By: Alvin A. J. Esau

The hitchhiker seemed harmless. He was dressed in a blue suit and a colorful sweater, accessorized with a grey cap and tan shoes. He carried nothing. It was the morning of June 8, 1927, when the Chandler family picked up the well-dressed man in Minnesota and dropped him at the Canadian border. They had unwittingly transported notorious serial killer, “The Gorilla Man,” who had strangled more than twenty women from one end of the United States to the other. He would later murder Emily Patterson and 14-year-old Lola Cowan in Winnipeg. His identity was unknown. Written by Alvin A. J. Esau, The Gorilla Man Strangler Case: Serial Killer Earle Nelson is a detailed historical account of the Canadian manhunt, capture, and identification of Earle Leonard Nelson, an escapee from a California mental institution. Drawing on archival sources, it’s the first reliable biography of Nelson, who was hung in Manitoba on January 13, 1928. This case study also deals with various political and professional issues that arose in the pretrial, trial, and post-trial periods and spotlights the clash between Nelson’s court-appointed defence attorney James Stitt, and psychiatrist Dr. Alvin Mathers, along with the chilling role of Canada’s so called official hangman “Arthur Ellis” – all information that has never been published before. Esau also raises various enduring issues about the social construction of serial killers, debates about capital punishment, psychopathy, the scope of the insanity defence, the effect of pretrial publicity, and the trial as public entertainment.

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FriesenPress

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1039146317

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9781039146310

31 Murders

Following the Trail of Serial Sex Killer Earle Nelson

By: Alvin A.J. Esau

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31 Murders

Following the Trail of Serial Sex Killer Earle Nelson

By: Alvin A.J. Esau

Many decades before Ted Bundy roamed the country there was serial killer Earle Nelson. During the 1920s, this geographically mobile killer went from city to city. His modus operandi involved getting into a house by pretending to be a person looking for a room to rent or inspecting a house that was for sale, and then strangling the landlady, often followed by having sex with the dead body. Robbery was frequently a secondary motive. After Nelson was captured in Canada in 1927, it was commonly reported that he had killed 21 women and a baby during the 1926-27 period. But were these the only cases linked to him? The author examines an additional nine unsolved murders of landladies, two of which have never been dealt with in previous literature. Based on decades of archival research, the author examines all 31 murders, relying on primary sources when available and a wide variety of secondary sources. For each murder, the book provides biographical sketches of the victim, outlines the police investigation and the various suspects, and covers any subsequent attempts to link Nelson to the crime by identification evidence of witnesses or by fingerprints.

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McFarland

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147669480X

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9781476694801

AJ Cronin Bestsellers

The Citadel, The Stars Look Down, The Keys of the Kingdom

By: AJ Cronin

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AJ Cronin Bestsellers

The Citadel, The Stars Look Down, The Keys of the Kingdom

By: AJ Cronin

Three absorbing classics by the acclaimed Scottish novelist, including a National Book Award winner. This collection includes three novels whose settings range from Wales to China, and which paint a rich portrait of the changes and upheavals of the early decades of the twentieth century: The Citadel: Set in Great Britain in the years between the world wars, this National Book Award-winning novel is “[a] fine, honest, and moving a study of a young doctor” (The Atlantic Monthly). The Stars Look Down: This thought-provoking novel follows the challenges faced by a Northern England coal mining community and represents “the finest work Cronin has given his public” (Kirkus Reviews). The Keys of the Kingdom: A controversial Scottish Catholic priest embarks on a mission in China, where over years of hardship he learns the true meaning of humanity—and of faith—in “a magnificent story of the great adventure of individual goodness” (The New York Times Book Review).

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Rosetta Books

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0795351143

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9780795351143

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