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Dirt Don't Burn

A Black Community's Struggle for Educational Equality Under Segregation

By: Larry Roeder,Barry Harrelson

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Dirt Don't Burn

A Black Community's Struggle for Educational Equality Under Segregation

By: Larry Roeder,Barry Harrelson

This inspiring, true story of a Black community sheds new light on the history of segregation and inequity in American education The system of educational apartheid that existed in the United States until the Brown v. Board of Education decision and its aftermath has affected every aspect of life for Black Americans. Dirt Don't Burn is the riveting narrative of an extraordinary community that overcame the cultural and legal hurdles of systematic racism. Dirt Don’t Burn describes how Loudoun County, Virginia, which once denied educational opportunity to Black Americans, gradually increased the equality of education for all children in the area. The book includes powerful stories of the largely unknown individuals and organizations that brought change to enduring habits of exclusion and prejudice toward African Americans. Dirt Don't Burn sheds new light on the history of segregation and inequity in American history. It provides new historical details and insights into African American experiences based on original research through thousands of previously lost records, archival NAACP files, and records of educational philanthropies. This book will appeal to readers interested in American history, African American history, and regional history, as well as educational policy and social justice.

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Georgetown University Press

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164712364X

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9781647123642

The Magnificent Seasons

How the Jets, Mets, and Knicks Made Sports HIstory and Uplifted a City and the Country

By: Art Shamsky,Barry Zeman

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The Magnificent Seasons

How the Jets, Mets, and Knicks Made Sports HIstory and Uplifted a City and the Country

By: Art Shamsky,Barry Zeman

The magical season of 1969--when the Jets, Mets, and Knicks all won championships--is recounted by the players who made it all happen and the fans who experienced it.

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308

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Macmillan

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031233253X

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9780312332532

Screen World 2000

By: Barry Monush,John Willis

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Screen World 2000

By: Barry Monush,John Willis

John Willis' Screen World has become the definitive reference for any film library. Each volume includes every significant U.S. and international film released during that year as well as complete filmographies, capsule plot summaries, cast and characters, credits, production company, month released, rating, and running time. You'll also find biographical entries - a prices reference for over 2,000 living stars, including real name, school, place and date of birth. A comprehensive index makes this the finest film publication that any film lover could own. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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Applause Theatre & Cinema

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155783430X

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9781557834300

Worship and Work

Saint John's Abbey and University, 1856-1980

By: Colman James Barry

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Worship and Work

Saint John's Abbey and University, 1856-1980

By: Colman James Barry

The first edition of Worship and Work: Saint John's Abbey and University, 1856-1956, was published on the occasion of the centennial observance of Abbot Boniface Wimmer's first American monastic foundation in Minnesota. Reprinted in 1980 on the occasion of the fifteen-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abbot Saint Benedict, the work included an epilogue covering the first quarter of Saint John's second century. This third edition, published in 1993, contains the original, unabridged text of the first two editions, along with an epilogue covering 1980-1992.

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Liturgical Press

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0814611230

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9780814611234

The Film Buff's Guide

A Humorous History of Cinema

By: David Barry

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The Film Buff's Guide

A Humorous History of Cinema

By: David Barry

Do you love cinema and want to know more about its history? Are you a film fan looking for an informative yet light-hearted review of the last one hundred and thirty years of the silver screen? If so, you've found what you're looking for! In this book, TV and movie star David Barry takes us on a journey through the history of cinema, from the silent movies at the time of the birth of the industry all the way up to today's CGI-fuelled blockbusters. The author guides us through this huge subject in an easy-to-follow fashion, with amusing facts and hilarious anecdotes peppered throughout the book. Quotes from some of the movie world's best-known lines of dialogue are used to illustrate the narrative, and some amazing trivia is supplied, enabling the reader to impress their friends and acquaintances with little-known geek-level movie facts. With something here for everyone, you'll never be at a loss when answering - or even setting - quiz questions! Whether you're already a movie-buff with plenty of knowledge, or a film fan seeking an understanding of how we got to where we are today, this is the perfect book for you.

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Andrews UK Limited

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183791513X

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9781837915132

Crazyball

Sports Scandals, Superstitions, and Sick Plays

By: Barry Wilner,Ken Rappoport

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Crazyball

Sports Scandals, Superstitions, and Sick Plays

By: Barry Wilner,Ken Rappoport

Crazyball is a look at the wild, unusual, unimaginable, funny, and downright strange occurrences in sports. Barry Wilner and Ken Rappoport take us from the worst teams in history to sports’ craziest superstitions, wackiest pranks, and ultimate blown calls. This book is filled with moments that will make you laugh, shake your head in wonderment, lose your breath, or simply ask: “Really?!”

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1589799135

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9781589799134

Harvard Beats Yale 29-29

...and Other Great Comebacks from the Annals of Sports

By: Barry Wilner,Ken Rappoport

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Harvard Beats Yale 29-29

...and Other Great Comebacks from the Annals of Sports

By: Barry Wilner,Ken Rappoport

When Harvard came back from a 16-point deficit with less than a minute to go to tie Yale in their now-famous 1968 gridiron tilt, the headline in the Harvard Crimson the following Monda proudly boasted, "Harvard Beats Yale, 29-29." This and nineteen other improbable comebacks are the subjects of Wilner and Rappoport's latest volume of extraordinary achievements from the world of sports, and include the 1914 "miracle" Braves, Billy Casper's incredible rally to beat Arnold Palmer in the 1966 U.S. Open, the New York Giants' magical playoff run in 1951, and others. Also included are sidebars on individual athletes whose "combacks" included overcoming disease (i.e. Lance Armstrong) and reviving a career (i.e. Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali).

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Taylor Trade Publishing

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1461626102

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9781461626107

Sleep Hacks

Discover the Life-Changing Tranquility of Deep Sleep

By: Keith Barry

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Sleep Hacks

Discover the Life-Changing Tranquility of Deep Sleep

By: Keith Barry

Harness the power of your mind for better sleep. Renowned brain hacker Keith Barry has spent his career mastering the science of hypnosis and sleep, aiding countless individuals in overcoming damaging sleep patterns while establishing new, beneficial habits. Now, he wants to help you. In this transformative programme, Keith unveils his unique approach: integrating hypnosis, neuroscience and brain-hacking techniques to assist anyone who is struggling to attain deep, revitalising sleep. With this truly life-changing book you will not only understand the mechanics of your sleep patterns but will also possess the tools to rewire your brain for a restful and rejuvenating night's sleep.

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Gill & Macmillan Ltd

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1804580406

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9781804580400

American Noir

The Pocket Essential Guide to US Crime Fiction, Film & TV

By: Barry Forshaw

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American Noir

The Pocket Essential Guide to US Crime Fiction, Film & TV

By: Barry Forshaw

The word "Noir" is used here in its loosest sense: every major living American writer is considered (including the giants Harlan Coben, Patricia Cornwell, James Lee Burke, James Ellroy and Sara Paretsky, as well as non-crime writers such as Stephen King who stray into the genre), often through a concentration on one or two key books. Many exciting new talents are highlighted, and Barry Forshaw's knowledge of—and personal acquaintance with—many of the writers grants valuable insights into this massively popular field. But the crime genre is as much about films and TV as it is about books, and this book is a celebration of the former as well as the latter. American television crime drama in particular is enjoying a new golden age, and all of the important current series are covered here, as well as key important recent films.

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Oldacastle Books

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1843449196

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9781843449195

Gardner-Webb University

By: Barry E. Hambright,U. L. "Rusty" Patterson,U. L. Patterson

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Gardner-Webb University

By: Barry E. Hambright,U. L. "Rusty" Patterson,U. L. Patterson

Gardner-Webb University is a leading regional Christian university with a distinguished history. In 1905, representatives from the Kings Mountain and Sandy Run Baptist Associations voted to create a high school in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. The school opened in 1907, and a junior college program was added in 1928. By World War II, the high school program had been phased out. In 1942, the school changed its name from Boiling Springs Junior College to Gardner-Webb College in honor of former North Carolina Gov. O. Max Gardner and his wife, Fay Webb Gardner. The university is proud of its long line of successful presidents. Under the leadership of Dr. Philip L. Elliott, the institution's first long-term president, the student body grew, the campus was expanded, and the school joined the family of colleges supported by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Today, Gardner-Webb offers both undergraduate and graduate studies in an idyllic Southern setting.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738517976

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9780738517971

The MD Anderson Surgical Oncology Manual

By: Barry W Feig

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The MD Anderson Surgical Oncology Manual

By: Barry W Feig

Now with additional review content and a larger page size, The MD Anderson Surgical Oncology Manual, Seventh Edition, focuses on multidisciplinary, cooperative management approaches to issues confronting today’s surgical oncologist. Lead editor Dr. Barry W. Feig is joined by recently graduated surgical oncology fellows Michael G. White, Cameron E. Gaskill, Anai N. Kothari, and Sandra R. DiBrito to bring you comprehensive yet concise information on the complete range of oncologic considerations needed to effectively understand cancer and all aspects of its treatment.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1975192613

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9781975192617

Brain Hacks

Everyday Mind Magic for Creating the Life You Want

By: Keith Barry

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Brain Hacks

Everyday Mind Magic for Creating the Life You Want

By: Keith Barry

Keith Barry is the world's leading TV Hypnotist, Mentalist And Brain Hacker. He has mastered the unique ability to hack into people's minds and rewire their subconscious. In this groundbreaking book, Keith reveals how, over the course of his astonishing career, he has developed a variety of techniques that will help you to cultivate a 'magical mindset' and develop mental toughness subconsciously. These are the very techniques he uses every day to achieve the life of his dreams. If you feel you are stuck in a rut or need help in life – whether that's with your career, your finances, your personal life or anything else – this book will help you to move forward. When you master these methods, you too will discover that anything is possible when you put your mind to it!

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Gill & Macmillan Ltd

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0717191915

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9780717191918

Ten Great Lies That Threaten Western Civilization

By: Barry Howard Minkin

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Ten Great Lies That Threaten Western Civilization

By: Barry Howard Minkin

A renowned futurist explores the history and impact of public brainwashing through such institutions as schools, religious groups, the media, government, professional organizations, the United Nations, and the judicial system.

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TEN GREAT LIES

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0979290406

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9780979290404

The Book of Judges

By: Barry G. Webb

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The Book of Judges

By: Barry G. Webb

Eminently readable, exegetically thorough, and written in an emotionally warm style that flows from his keen sensitivity to the text, Barry Webb’s commentary on Judges is just what is needed to properly engage a dynamic, narrative work like the book of Judges. It discusses not only unique features of the stories themselves but also such issues as the violent nature of Judges, how women are portrayed in it, and how it relates to the Christian gospel of the New Testament. Webb concentrates throughout on what the biblical text itself throws into prominence, giving space to background issues only when they cast significant light on the foreground. For those who want more, the footnotes and bibliography provide helpful guidance. The end result is a welcome resource for interpreting one of the most challenging books in the Old Testament.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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1467436399

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9781467436397

Cleveland County People and Places

By: Barry E. Hambright,U. L. Patterson

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Cleveland County People and Places

By: Barry E. Hambright,U. L. Patterson

Located in North Carolina's rolling piedmont, Cleveland County was formed from portions of Lincoln and Rutherford Counties in 1841. Since the county's days as the leading cotton producer in western North Carolina, residents have gently changed their ways of life. Both agriculture and textiles are retreating into the distant past, but the impact both have had on Cleveland's towns and residents is not to be forgotten. This volume, the second in the Images of America series about the area, includes vintage photographs and postcards from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, beginning with an 1879 snapshot of an early educators' gathering. Prominent families who guided the county on its course make appearances, including Governor O. Max Gardner and his wife, Faye Webb Gardner; the W.J. Arey family, operators of the oldest family business in the county; and the O.Z. Morgan family, pioneers in the development of agriculture extension in North Carolina. Leaders of Cleveland's textile industry are also highlighted, including the families of John R. Dover of Shelby and C.E. Neisler of Kings Mountain.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738514659

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9780738514659

Hebrews, Christ, and the Law

The Theology of the Mosaic Law in Hebrews 7:1-10:18

By: Barry C. Joslin

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Hebrews, Christ, and the Law

The Theology of the Mosaic Law in Hebrews 7:1-10:18

By: Barry C. Joslin

This book seeks to fill a lacuna in studies of the Epistle to the Hebrews, namely, the writer's theology of the Mosaic Law, which is seen most clearly in the doctrinal center of the book, 7:1-10:18. Joslin concludes that for the writer of Hebrews the work of Christ has transformed the Law, and that this transformation involves both its fulfillment and internalization in the New Covenant; the Law has forever been affected christologically. As such, there are continuous and discontinuous aspects of the Law that turn on the hinge of Christ, the writer's chief 'hermeneutical principle'.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1606084747

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9781606084748

Always a Song

Singers, Songwriters, Sinners, and Saints – My Story of the Folk Music Revival

By: Ellen Harper,Sam Barry

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Always a Song

Singers, Songwriters, Sinners, and Saints – My Story of the Folk Music Revival

By: Ellen Harper,Sam Barry

Always a Song is a collection of stories from singer and songwriter Ellen Harper—folk matriarch and mother to the Grammy-winning musician Ben Harper. Harper shares vivid memories of growing up in Los Angeles through the 1960s among famous and small-town musicians, raising Ben, and the historic Folk Music Center. This beautifully written memoir includes stories of Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez, The New Lost City Ramblers, Doc Watson, and many more. • Harper takes readers on an intimate journey through the folk music revival. • The book spans a transformational time in music, history, and American culture. • Covers historical events from the love-ins, women's rights protests, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy to the popularization of the sitar and the ukulele. • Includes full-color photo insert. "Growing up, an endless stream of musicians and artists came from across the country to my family's music store. Bess Lomax Hawes, Joan Baez, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGee—all the singers, organizers, guitar and banjo pickers and players, songwriters, painters, dancers, their husbands, wives, and children—we were all in it together. And we believed singing could change the world."—Ellen Harper Music lovers and history buffs will enjoy this rare invitation into a world of stories and song that inspired folk music today. • A must-read for lovers of music, history, and those nostalgic for the acoustic echo of the original folk music that influenced a generation • Harper's parents opened the legendary Folk Music Center in Claremont, California, as well as the revered folk music venue The Golden Ring. • A perfect book for people who are obsessed with folk music, all things 1960s, learning about musical movements, or California history • Great for those who loved Small Town Talk: Bob Dylan, The Band, Van Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Friends in the Wild Years of Woodstock by Barney Hoskyns; and Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon—and the Journey of a Generation by Sheila Weller.

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Chronicle Books

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1797201581

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9781797201580

The Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors

From the Silent Era to 1965

By: Barry Monush

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The Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors

From the Silent Era to 1965

By: Barry Monush

For decades, Screen World has been the film professional's, as well as the film buff's, favorite and indispensable annual screen resource, full of all the necessary statistics and facts. Now Screen World editor Barry Monush has compiled another comprehensive work for every film lover's library. In the first of two volumes, this book chronicles the careers of every significant film actor, from the earliest silent screen stars – Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks – to the mid-1960s, when the old studio and star systems came crashing down. Each listing includes: a brief biography, photos from the famed Screen World archives, with many rare shots; vital statistics; a comprehensive filmography; and an informed, entertaining assessment of each actor's contributions – good or bad! In addition to every major player, Monush includes the legions of unjustly neglected troupers of yesteryear. The result is a rarity: an invaluable reference tool that's as much fun to read as a scandal sheet. It pulsates with all the scandal, glamour, oddity and glory that was the lifeblood of its subjects. Contains over 1 000 photos!

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1480329983

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9781480329980

Shelby

By: U. L. Patterson,Barry Hambright

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Shelby

By: U. L. Patterson,Barry Hambright

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shelby was established in 1841 as the seat of newly formed Cleveland County. Once a textile center surrounded by thousands of acres of cotton fields, Shelby is experiencing an exciting economic revival with a diversified mix of business and industry. The 1907 courthouse will be the center of a Southern music and heritage museum highlighting local musicians Earl Scruggs and Don Gibson. In Images of America: Shelby, U. L. Rusty Patterson and Barry Hambright have taken another look at Shelby, with special attention paid to the people who were responsible for the progress of the city; the many business, civic, religious, and social leaders within the community; the old Shelby public schools; and Shelbys proud sports heritage.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738552917

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Screen World

2006 Film Annual

By: John Willis,Barry Monush

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Screen World

2006 Film Annual

By: John Willis,Barry Monush

(Screen World). The 2006 edition of Screen World highlights the surprise Academy Award-winner for Best Picture, Crash, featuring Matt Dillon, Terrence Howard, and Sandra Bullock, which also won Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing; the groundbreaking gay love story Brokeback Mountain, winner of three Academy Awards, with Oscar-nominated performances by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal; the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line, which earned a Best Actress Academy Award for Reese Witherspoon and a Best Actor nomination for Joaquin Phoenix; Philip Seymour Hoffman's uncanny, Oscar-winning Best Actor impersonation of Truman Capote in Capote; Best Supporting Actress winner Rachel Weisz in The Constant Gardener; plus George Clooney's Good Night, and Good Luck, and Syriana, the former bringing him Oscar nominations as director and writer, the latter the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Screen World's outstanding features include: * A color section of highlights and a comprehensive index. Full-page photograph s of the four Acadmey Award-winning actors as well as photos of all acting nominees; A look at the year's most promising new screen personalities; Complete film information: cast and characters, credits, production company, date released, rating, capsule plot summary, and running time; Biographical entries: a priceless reference on over 2,400 living stars, including real name, school, and date and place of birth; Obituraries for 2005; The top box office stars and top 100 box office films. Includes over 1000 color and b&w photos.

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Applause Theatre & Cinema

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1557837074

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9781557837073

Continuity and Change in World Politics

Competing Perspectives

By: Barry B. Hughes

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Continuity and Change in World Politics

Competing Perspectives

By: Barry B. Hughes

This text provides a comprehensive, theoretically coherent and integrated introduction to the world politics of security, international economics and global public policy issues. It also provides a framework for analyzing and understanding ongoing global change and continuity in the modern era.

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0135331919

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9780135331910

The Baby Name Personality Survey

By: Bruce Lansky,Barry Sinrod

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The Baby Name Personality Survey

By: Bruce Lansky,Barry Sinrod

The Baby Name Personality Survey/ Personality profiles of 1,400 boy and girls names to help you choose the right name for your baby.

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0881661643

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9780881661644

The Baby Name Survey Book

By: Bruce Lansky,Barry Sinrod

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The Baby Name Survey Book

By: Bruce Lansky,Barry Sinrod

Describes the images and stereotypes people have about 1,700 different baby names.

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Pocket Books

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0671023853

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9780671023850

Dirt Don't Burn

A Black Community's Struggle for Educational Equality Under Segregation

By: Larry Roeder,Barry Harrelson

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Dirt Don't Burn

A Black Community's Struggle for Educational Equality Under Segregation

By: Larry Roeder,Barry Harrelson

Dirt Don't Burn, the result of novel research by the Edwin Washington Project, is the story of how the Black community in Loudoun County, VA fought for public education from the end of the Civil War until the end of segregation in 1968. Over the course of nearly a century, various actors--parents, teachers, white allies, and others--pressed to ensure their children a better future, seeking to improve school facilities, increase access to education, and ensure that children's basic needs were met so that they could fully engage in learning. Enriching the narrative are personal stories, interviews, and analysis of records that were almost burned after having been lost for decades. The book also draws on archival NAACP files and records of educational philanthropies. In telling the story of one community, Dirt Don't Burn sheds new light on the larger history of segregation and equity--or lack thereof--in American education"--

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