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Gerrymandering, the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Revolution of 2004

By: Anthony J. McGann,Charles Anthony Smith,Michael Latner,Alex Keena

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Gerrymandering, the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Revolution of 2004

By: Anthony J. McGann,Charles Anthony Smith,Michael Latner,Alex Keena

This book provides a standard to gauge partisan gerrymandering, which increased after the Supreme Court ruled it a non-justiciable issue.

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Cambridge University Press

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110714325X

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The First Epistle to the Corinthians

A Commentary on the Greek Text

By: Anthony C. Thiselton

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The First Epistle to the Corinthians

A Commentary on the Greek Text

By: Anthony C. Thiselton

A new examination of a classic Christian text begins with the Greek text of the Corinthians and outlines the most important theological, ethical, and socio-historical issues surrounding this seminal book.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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0853645590

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World Politics and International Law

By: Francis Anthony Boyle

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World Politics and International Law

By: Francis Anthony Boyle

This work tries to bridge the gap between international lawyers and those political scientists who write about international politics. In the first part, the author discusses the influence of Professor Morgenthau's realist school on the current thinking of political scientists and the abandonment of this school by its originator in the last years of his life. The author concludes that the best way to test the validity of different approaches is to discuss various international crises in the light of contrasting theories and to analyze each situation from both the legal and political points of view. In particular, he tries to ascertain to what extent vital national interests could be accommodated within an international legal framework, or could require a distortion of international rules in order to achieve national objectives. In the second part, the author dissects the Entebbe raid, where Israeli forces rescued a group of hostages being detained by hijackers at a Ugandan airport. His analysis shows the deficiencies of the international system in dealing with such a complex issue, where several contradictory principles of international law could be applied and were defended by various protagonists. The third part starts with a parallel problem--the Iranian hostages crisis, where a group of U.S. officials found themselves in an unprecedented situation of being captured by a band of students. A critical analysis of the handling of this problem by the Carter Administration is followed by vignettes of other crises faced by the Administration and by its successor, the Reagan Administration. This part is less analytical and more prescriptive. The author is no long satisfied with pointing out what went wrong; instead, he departs from the usual hands-off policy of political scientists and tries to indicate how much better each situation could have been handled if the decision makers had been paying more attention to international law and international organizations. The theme is slowly developed that in the long run national interest is better served not by practicing power politics and relying on the use of threat of force but by strengthening those international institutions that can provide a neutral environment for first slowing down a crisis and then finding an equitable solution acceptable to most of the parties in conflict. The value of this book lies primarily in giving the reader a real insight into several important issues of today that are familiar to most people only from newspaper headlines and television news. While not everybody can agree with all his criticisms of the mistakes of various governments, there is an honest attempt by the author to present issues impartially and to let the blame fall where it may. Being both an international lawyer and a political scientist, the author has had the advantage of combining the methodology of these two social sciences into a rich tapestry with some startling shades and tones.

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Duke University Press

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0822399008

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A Walk Through Darkness

A Novel

By: David Anthony Durham

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A Walk Through Darkness

A Novel

By: David Anthony Durham

When he learns that his pregnant wife has been spirited off to a distant city, William responds as any man might—he drops everything to pursue her. But as a fugitive slave in Antebellum America, he must run a terrifying gauntlet, eluding the many who would re-enslave him while learning to trust the few who dare to aid him on his quest. Among those hunting William is Morrison, a Scot who as a young man fled the miseries of his homeland only to discover even more brutal realities in the New World. Bearing many scars, including the loss of his beloved brother, Morrison tracks William for reasons of his own, a personal agenda rooted in tragic events that have haunted him for decades. Following up on his award-winning debut, Gabriel’s Story, David Anthony Durham presents another riveting tale, a brilliantly drawn portrait of America before the Civil War, and a provocative meditation on racial identity, freedom and equality. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Doubleday

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038550733X

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The Advocate's Daughter

A Thriller

By: Anthony Franze

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The Advocate's Daughter

A Thriller

By: Anthony Franze

A DC lawyer and Supreme Court expert delivers a “smart, sophisticated, suspenseful [thriller] written with real insider authenticity” (Lee Child). Among Washington D.C. power players, everyone has secrets, including Supreme Court lawyer Sean Serrat. After leaving his misspent youth behind, he now has one of the most respected legal careers in the country. But just as Sean edges toward a seat on the nation’s highest court, his daughter Abby is murdered. Soon after Abby’s body is found in the Supreme Court library, her boyfriend Malik—a Supreme Court clerk—is arrested. The ensuing media frenzy leads to allegations that Malik’s arrest was racially motivated, sparking a national controversy. As he grapples with the shocking loss, Sean begins to suspect the authorities arrested the wrong person. Delving into the mysteries of his daughter’s last days, Sean stumbles over secrets within his own family as well as the lies of some of the most powerful people in the country. People who will stop at nothing to ensure that Sean never exposes the truth.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1466882832

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What Was History?

The Art of History in Early Modern Europe

By: Anthony Grafton

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What Was History?

The Art of History in Early Modern Europe

By: Anthony Grafton

From the late fifteenth century onwards, scholars across Europe began to write books about how to read and evaluate histories. These pioneering works grew from complex early modern debates about law, religion and classical scholarship. Anthony Grafton's book is based on his Trevelyan Lectures of 2005, and it proves to be a powerful and imaginative exploration of some central themes in the history of European ideas. Grafton explains why so many of these works were written, why they attained so much insight – and why, in the centuries that followed, most scholars gradually forgot that they had existed. Elegant and accessible, What Was History? is a deliberate evocation of E. H. Carr's celebrated Trevelyan Lectures, What Is History?.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107394597

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International Law and the Use of Force

A Documentary and Reference Guide

By: Shirley V. Scott,Anthony John Billingsley,Christopher Michaelsen

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International Law and the Use of Force

A Documentary and Reference Guide

By: Shirley V. Scott,Anthony John Billingsley,Christopher Michaelsen

This book is a discussion of key documents that explain the development, current status, and relevance of the international law governing the initiation of military hostilities. International Law and the Use of Force: A Documentary and Reference Guide brings to life a crucial body of law, explaining its historical origins, the core rules and principles of the regime embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, and contentious aspects of that law in the contemporary world. In light of the intensified interest in the question of justified or unjustified use of force, this timely resource introduces and analyzes over 40 documents relating to the legality of the initiation of military hostilities. The volume presents competing assessments of the legality of key uses of force and explains mainstream positions on important issues such as national right to self-defense, anticipatory and preemptive self-defense, terrorism, aggression, and the role of the UN Security Council. The book concludes by assessing whether the international law that seeks to limit the number of wars has in fact made the world a more peaceful place.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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9798216103837

Delphi Collected Works of Anthony Hope (Illustrated)

By: Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins

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Delphi Collected Works of Anthony Hope (Illustrated)

By: Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins

Famous for his 1894 adventure novel ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’, Anthony Hope was an Edwardian era novelist whose works spawned the Ruritanian romance genre. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents Hope’s complete works (except for two books not in the US public domain), with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Hope’s life and works * Concise introductions to the famous novels and other texts * 29 novels, with individual contents tables * Includes rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including LUCINDA * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the Edwardian texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Includes Hope’s rare war essays – available in no other collection * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: due to US copyright restrictions, Hope’s last novel ‘Little Tiger’ and his autobiography ‘Memories and Notes’ cannot appear in this edition. When the texts become available in your public domain, they will be added to the eBook as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels A MAN OF MARK FATHER STAFFORD MR WITT’S WIDOW A CHANGE OF AIR HALF A HERO THE GOD IN THE CAR THE INDISCRETION OF THE DUCHESS THE PRISONER OF ZENDA THE CHRONICLES OF COUNT ANTONIO THE HEART OF PRINCESS OSRA PHROSO RUPERT OF HENTZAU SIMON DALE THE KING’S MIRROR QUISANTÉ TRISTRAM OF BLENT THE INTRUSIONS OF PEGGY DOUBLE HARNESS A SERVANT OF THE PUBLIC SOPHY OF KRAVONIA HELENA’S PATH THE GREAT MISS DRIVER SECOND STRING MRS MAXON PROTESTS A YOUNG MAN’S YEAR CAPTAIN DIEPPE THE SECRET OF THE TOWER BEAUMAROY HOME FROM THE WARS LUCINDA The Short Story Collections SPORT ROYAL AND OTHER STORIES FRIVOLOUS CUPID THE DOLLY DIALOGUES COMEDIES OF COURTSHIP TALES OF TWO PEOPLE The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Non-Fiction DIALOGUE: A LECTURE THE NEW (GERMAN) TESTAMENT: SOME TEXTS AND A COMMENTARY MILITARISM, GERMAN AND BRITISH WHY ITALY IS WITH THE ALLIES Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

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1786560313

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The Shakespeare First Folio: A new worldwide census of first folios

By: Anthony James West

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The Shakespeare First Folio: A new worldwide census of first folios

By: Anthony James West

This major reference book for Shakespeare scholars and bibliographers is in the second part of the story of "the greatest book" in the English language. Listing 228 copies of the First Folio, the Census gives concise descriptions of each, covering condition, special features, provenance, and binding. It traces the search for copies, deals with doubtful identifications, describes the tests for inclusion, and presents details of missing copies.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198187688

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Making Sense of AI

Our Algorithmic World

By: Anthony Elliott

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Making Sense of AI

Our Algorithmic World

By: Anthony Elliott

Industrial robots, self-driving cars, customer-service chatbots and Google’s algorithmic predictions have brought the topic of artificial intelligence into public debate. Why is AI the source of such intense controversy and what are its economic, political, social and cultural consequences? Tracing the changing fortunes of artificial intelligence, Elliott develops a systematic account of how automated intelligent machines impact different spheres and aspects of public and private life. Among the issues discussed are the automation of workforces, surveillance capitalism, warfare and lethal autonomous weapons, the spread of racist robots and the automation of social inequalities. Elliott also considers the decisive role of AI in confronting global risks and social futures, including global pandemics such as COVID-19, and how smart algorithms are impacting the search for energy security and combating climate change. Making Sense of AI provides a judiciously comprehensive account of artificial intelligence for those with little or no previous knowledge of the topic. It will be an invaluable book both for students in the social sciences and humanities and for general readers.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1509548912

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Good Faith and Relational Contracts

Theory, Practice and Future Developments

By: Anthony Gray

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Good Faith and Relational Contracts

Theory, Practice and Future Developments

By: Anthony Gray

This book explores the use of the doctrine of good faith in the common law when interpreting contracts and resolving disputes. This doctrine is well-accepted in civil law, is reflected in international commercial law, and is a fundamental aspect of private law in the USA. However, its use in the UK is extremely limited. Inconsistent application has given rise to confusion and uncertainty. This apparent antipathy is somewhat hard to fathom, given its previous widespread acceptance in English law. The book explains in depth the history of good faith in English law, and clarifies its current status in English, Australian and international law. It explores the relationship between good faith within contractual relations and the neighbour principle in tort law, and notes the workability of good faith in the commercial context of insurance. This will be welcomed by contract lawyers in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. A subsequent volume will explore how acceptance of good faith in the law might lead to a re-interpretation of existing contract law doctrine.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1509973060

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9781509973064

'Ungainefull Arte'

Poetry, Patronage, and Print in the Early Modern Era

By: Richard Anthony McCabe

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'Ungainefull Arte'

Poetry, Patronage, and Print in the Early Modern Era

By: Richard Anthony McCabe

Ungainefull Arte' examines how traditional modes of literary patronage responded to the challenge of print, as the economies of gift-exchange competed with those of the marketplaces, allowing for the reassessment of patronage both as a social practice and a literary theme.

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Oxford University Press

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0198716524

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The Theatre of Tom Stoppard

By: Anthony Jenkins

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The Theatre of Tom Stoppard

By: Anthony Jenkins

Despite their box-office success, Tom Stoppard's plays have sometimes aroused academic hostility, his critics accusing Stoppard of cold intellectualism or frivolous showmanship. The purpose of this study is to examine the special problem of Stoppard's use of humor and games in conveying serious ideas. As an actor and director, Anthony Jenkins is concerned not just with the literary merit of Stoppard's plays, but also with the way they are written and shaped by the formal conventions particular to the media of stage, radio, and television. This book studies the stage space of each play as well as the actor's pauses and inner emotions. As a lecturer on drama, Jenkins follows Stoppard's career chronologically so that the radio and television plays are woven in with, and support various claims concerning, the major stage works. Unlike similar critical analyses of Stoppard's theater, this volume discusses all the latest plays, including The Real Thing, The Dog It Was That Died, and Squaring the Circle.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521379741

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9780521379748

Sport and the Media

Managing the Nexus

By: Matthew Nicholson,Anthony Kerr,Merryn Sherwood

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Sport and the Media

Managing the Nexus

By: Matthew Nicholson,Anthony Kerr,Merryn Sherwood

Successful media relations and a sound communication strategy are essential for all sport organizations. Any successful manager working in sport must have a clear understanding of how the media works, as well as the practical skills to manage the communication process. Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Sport and the Media: Managing the Nexus is still the only textbook to combine in-depth analysis of the rapidly developing sport media industry with a clear and straightforward guide to practical sport media management skills. The book explains the commercial relationships that exist between key media and sport organisations and how to apply a range of tools and strategies to promote the achievements of sport organisations. This updated edition includes a wider range of international examples and cases, as well as four completely new chapters covering new and social media, managing the media at major sports events, the work of the sports journalist, and the role of the sport media manager. The book's online resources have also been updated, with new lecture slides and teaching notes providing a complete package for instructors. Sport and the Media is an essential textbook for any degree level course on sport and the media, sport media management or sport communication, and invaluable reading for any sport media or sport management practitioner looking to improve their professional skills.

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Routledge

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1317690435

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Historical Dictionary of African American Theater

By: Anthony D. Hill,Douglas Q. Barnett

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Historical Dictionary of African American Theater

By: Anthony D. Hill,Douglas Q. Barnett

African American Theater is a vibrant and unique entity enriched by ancient Egyptian rituals, West African folklore, and European theatrical practices. A continuum of African folk traditions, it combines storytelling, mythology, rituals, music, song, and dance with ancestor worship from ancient times to the present. It afforded black artists a cultural gold mine to celebrate what it was like to be an African American in The New World. The Historical Dictionary of African American Theater celebrates nearly 200 years of black theater in the United States, identifying representative African American theater-producing organizations and chronicling their contributions to the field from its birth in 1816 to the present. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on actors, directors, playwrights, plays, theater producing organizations, themes, locations, and theater movements and awards.

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Scarecrow Press

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081086276X

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9780810862760

The Cold of May Day Monday

An Approach to Irish Literary History

By: Robert Anthony Welch

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The Cold of May Day Monday

An Approach to Irish Literary History

By: Robert Anthony Welch

The Cold of May Day Monday offers an indvidual view of the history of Irish literature from its very earliest phases up to the present day, more or less, with discussions of major writers such as Friel, Heaney, Derek Mahon, McGahern, and John Banville. Robert Welch traces the roots of Irish literature in myth and legend and explores ancient and pre-Celtic deposits and remembrances; saga literature, as well as devotional writing; the bardic heritage and the cycles of tales of early Ireland; the importance and survival of folklore; and the later phases of Irish literature, from the seventeenth century onwards. Welch frames his study around themes and clusters rather than chronology, seeking to retain coherence by means of a sustained attention to the thematic strains. Substantial attention is paid to the figure of the Hag in Irish literary culture. The often deeply troubled relations between Ireland and England inevitably call for treatment as well, most notably in chapters examining the Great Famine and its consequences for literature and cultural expression. Yeats is one of the key figures, as are O'Casey and Synge, but the focus is on their literary output, not their political experiences (though these are not overlooked).Robert Welch offers a readable account of a fascinating literary history, providing insights into the connections between Irish legend and literature, and accounts of the some of the best Irish writers of the twentieth century.

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OUP Oxford

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0191510467

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9780191510465

Adaptation Studies and Learning

New Frontiers

By: Laurence Raw,Anthony Gurr

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Adaptation Studies and Learning

New Frontiers

By: Laurence Raw,Anthony Gurr

Adaptation Studies is a fast-emerging discipline which has expanded into other areas of media scholarship. With its roots in literature and film, this discipline can be applied to much broader uses, even as a process that governs every aspect of our lives. Indeed, by expanding the scope of "adaptation" to encompass a larger perspective, this discipline can promote lifelong learning that emphasizes communication, social interaction, and aesthetic engagement. In Adaptation Studies and Learning: New Frontiers, Laurence Raw and Tony Gurr seek to redefine the ways in which adaptation is taught and learned. Comprised of essays, reflections, and "learning conversations" about the ways in which this approach to adaptation might be implemented, this book focuses on issues of curriculum construction, the role of technology, and the importance of collaboration. Including a series of case-studies and classroom experiences, the authors explore the relationship between adaptation and related disciplines such as history, media, and translation. The book also includes a series of case studies from the world of cinema, showing how collaboration and social interaction lies at the heart of successful film adaptations. By looking beyond the classroom, Raw and Gurr demonstrate how adaptation studies involves real-world issues of prime importance--not only to film and theater professionals, but to all learners. Covering a wide range of material, including film history, educational theory, and literary criticism, Adaptation Studies and Learning offers a radical repositioning of the way we think about adaptation both inside and outside academia.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0810887932

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9780810887930

Lightships

Their Design, Development and Diversity

By: Anthony Lane,Martin Augustus

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Lightships

Their Design, Development and Diversity

By: Anthony Lane,Martin Augustus

A lavishly illustrated history of lightships, written by an authority on the subject. Rare images and detailed information contained within this book.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1398119245

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9781398119246

Building Co-operation

A Business History of The Co-operative Group, 1863-2013

By: John F. Wilson,Anthony Webster,Rachael Vorberg-Rugh

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Building Co-operation

A Business History of The Co-operative Group, 1863-2013

By: John F. Wilson,Anthony Webster,Rachael Vorberg-Rugh

However, in the second half of the twentieth century co-operatives experienced a protracted period of decline, facing a series of internal structural challenges, fierce competition amongst food retailers, and a rapidly-changing marketplace.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199655111

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The Romanov Trilogy

Rebel Princess, Curse Not the King, and Far Flies the Eagle

By: Evelyn Anthony

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The Romanov Trilogy

Rebel Princess, Curse Not the King, and Far Flies the Eagle

By: Evelyn Anthony

Three novels by the prize-winning international-bestselling author in one volume —the complete saga of Catherine the Great’s passionate rise to power. The Romanov Trilogy brings three of Evelyn Anthony’s most successful works together in one collection following the dramatic life of Catherine the Great. Rebel Princess: Augusta Fredericka’s fantasy of reigning as Catherine the Great comes true after marrying Grand Duke Peter Romanov. But the repulsive—and sexually and emotionally impotent—heir to the Russian throne is not the man she expects. A succession of lovers may fulfill her, but they’ve also left her vulnerable to her seditious husband’s plot to have her arrested for treason. Curse Not the King: Since her husband’s assassination, Catherine has ruled for a decade. But her son—the rightful heir to the throne—has never forgiven her seizure of power, or forgotten his father’s murder. Little does he know the sacrifices she’s made—as mother and empress—to safeguard his liberty and life. Now, all Catherine can do is pray that her son’s blind rage won’t destroy them both. Far Flies the Eagle: Following victory in Europe, Gen. Napoleon Bonaparte is ready for his next conquest: Russia. What has he to fear from such a young czar? But Alexander, the grandson of Catherine the Great, should not be underestimated. A powerful adversary, he’s already murdered his own father to ascend to the throne. Vanquishing the French emperor will be a pleasure. Sweeping from Paris to the Kremlin to the battlefield, Anthony’s historically authentic trilogy offers a fascinating glimpse into the Romanov family and of the grand ambitions of one woman. “Miss Anthony knows how to highlight the . . . drama and intrigue that gradually change a trembling girl into a woman of brilliance and power” (The New York Times).

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Open Road Media

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1504047729

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The Stressed Years of Their Lives

Helping Your Kid Survive and Thrive During Their College Years

By: Dr. B. Janet Hibbs,Dr. Anthony Rostain

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The Stressed Years of Their Lives

Helping Your Kid Survive and Thrive During Their College Years

By: Dr. B. Janet Hibbs,Dr. Anthony Rostain

From two leading child and adolescent mental health experts comes a guide for the parents of every college and college-bound student who want to know what’s normal mental health and behavior, what’s not, and how to intervene before it’s too late. “The title says it all...Chock full of practical tools, resources and the wisdom that comes with years of experience, The Stressed Years of their Lives is destined to become a well-thumbed handbook to help families cope with this modern age of anxiety.” —Brigid Schulte, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author of Overwhelmed and director of the Better Life Lab at New America All parenting is in preparation for letting go. However, the paradox of parenting is that the more we learn about late adolescent development and risk, the more frightened we become for our children, and the more we want to stay involved in their lives. This becomes particularly necessary, and also particularly challenging, in mid- to late adolescence, the years just before and after students head off to college. These years coincide with the emergence of many mood disorders and other mental health issues. When family psychologist Dr. B. Janet Hibbs's own son came home from college mired in a dangerous depressive spiral, she turned to Dr. Anthony Rostain. Dr. Rostain has a secret superpower: he understands the arcane rules governing privacy and parental involvement in students’ mental health care on college campuses, the same rules that sometimes hold parents back from getting good care for their kids. Now, these two doctors have combined their expertise to corral the crucial emotional skills and lessons that every parent and student can learn for a successful launch from home to college.

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St. Martin's Press

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1250113164

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9781250113160

This Model World

Travels to the Edge of Contemporary Art

By: Anthony Byrt

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This Model World

Travels to the Edge of Contemporary Art

By: Anthony Byrt

In April 2011, Anthony Byrt was living in Berlin and building a career as a critic, writing about the world of contemporary art for magazines like frieze and Artforum International. Then one day his world turned upside down and Byrt, his wife and their new-born son suddenly found themselves booked on a one-way trip home to New Zealand. This Model World is a portrait of what Byrt found when he came back. Built around hundreds of hours spent in galleries, artists' studios and on the road from Brisbane to Detroit to Venice, this is a deeply personal journey into the contemporary New Zealand art world and the global world it inhabits. It's a book about major figures like Yvonne Todd, Shane Cotton, Billy Apple, Peter Robinson, Judy Millar and Simon Denny, and emerging artists such as Luke Willis Thompson, Shannon Te Ao and Ruth Buchanan. It's about severed heads and failed cities; about bright young stars and old men with a final point to prove; about looking for God and finding Edward Snowden; and about what it means to investigate the boundary where our bodies hit the world. This Model World – a riveting first-person account of one author's travels to the edge of contemporary art.

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Auckland University Press

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1775588963

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9781775588962

Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair

By: Anthony Arthur

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Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair

By: Anthony Arthur

Few American writers have revealed their private as well as their public selves so fully as Upton Sinclair, and virtually none over such a long lifetime (1878—1968). Sinclair’s writing, even at its most poignant or electrifying, blurred the line between politics and art–and, indeed, his life followed a similar arc. In Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair, Anthony Arthur weaves the strands of Sinclair’s contentious public career and his often-troubled private life into a compelling personal narrative. An unassuming teetotaler with a fiery streak, called a propagandist by some, the most conservative of revolutionaries by others, Sinclair was such a driving force of history that one could easily mistake his life story for historical fiction. He counted dozens of epochal figures as friends or confidants, including Mark Twain, Jack London, Henry Ford, Thomas Mann, H. G. Wells, Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, Albert Camus, and Carl Jung. Starting with The Jungle in 1906, Sinclair’s fiction and nonfiction helped to inform and mold American opinions about socialism, labor and industry, religion and philosophy, the excesses of the media, American political isolation and pacifism, civil liberties, and mental and physical health. In his later years, Sinclair twice reinvented himself, first as the Democratic candidate for governor of California in 1934, and later, in his sixties and seventies, as a historical novelist. In 1943 he won a Pulitzer Prize for Dragon’s Teeth, one of eleven novels featuring super-spy Lanny Budd. Outside the literary realm, the ever-restless Sinclair was seemingly everywhere: forming Utopian artists’ colonies, funding and producing Sergei Eisenstein’s film documentaries, and waging consciousness-raising political campaigns. Even when he wasn’t involved in progressive causes or counterculture movements, his name often was invoked by them–an arrangement that frequently embroiled Sinclair in controversy. Sinclair’ s passion and optimistic zeal inspired America, but privately he could be a frustrated, petty man who connected better with his readers than with members of his own family. His life with his first wife, Meta, his son David, and various friends and professional acquaintances was a web of conflict and strain. Personally and professionally ambitious, Sinclair engaged in financial speculation, although his wealth-generating schemes often benefited his pet causes–and he lobbied as tirelessly for professional recognition and awards as he did for government reform. As the tenor of his work would suggest, Sinclair was supremely human. In Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair, Anthony Arthur offers an engrossing and enlightening account of Sinclair’s life and the country he helped to transform. Taking readers from the Reconstruction South to the rise of American power to the pinnacle of Hollywood culture to the Civil Rights era, this is historical biography at its entertaining and thought-provoking finest.

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