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History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor, A

By: Brian Armstrong

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History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor, A

By: Brian Armstrong

Bar Harbor has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of Maine's most popular destinations. This tour goes beyond the typical travel guide to explore its fascinating historical sites in detail. A trail of existing buildings and monuments provides a backdrop for an unconventional history of places, people and events, with many previously unpublished photographs and untold entertaining stories. Discover the changes wrought by the world wars, the Spanish influenza, Prohibition and the Fire of 1947. Tour the Way Bak Ball, La Rochelle, the Casino and the Wharf. From Bar Harbor's first African American sea captain to the story of the two Miss Shannons, author Brian Armstrong offers a fascinating look into the history behind some of Bar Harbor's most famous landmarks.

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Arcadia Publishing

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146714780X

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Preserving Whose City?

Memory, Place, and Identity in Rio de Janeiro

By: Brian J. Godfrey

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Preserving Whose City?

Memory, Place, and Identity in Rio de Janeiro

By: Brian J. Godfrey

With Brazil’s largest concentration of historic landmarks and famous landscapes, Rio de Janeiro’s passionate heritage debates have helped to define both the city and the country. Taking a critical preservationist stance, Brian Godfrey explores how historic designation and urban rebranding have shaped Rio’s distinctive sense of place. Official heritage programs date from the 1930s, when federal authorities centralized power and promoted nationalism. The city began a heritage-based strategy of urban revitalization and rebranding in the 1980s––the “Cultural Corridor” of historic places downtown. Subsequent rediscovery of the old “Little Africa” district and continuing struggles of favela communities have emphasized narratives of “counter-memory” against racism, social injustice, and governmental neglect. Meanwhile environmental activism has encouraged programs to conserve the historic landscapes of Rio’s famous mountains, forests, beaches, and bays. While historic preservation often presumes to conserve or restore heritage sites according to a preexisting authenticity, Godfrey shows how the past actually becomes a resource for present-day interests. Memory brokers have guided the reinvention of historic places, determining whose past has been preserved. Debates over the “right of remembrance,” he argues, shape place memories and identities in this spectacular if highly unequal megacity, which has much to teach the world about conserving cultural diversity and urban environments.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538136635

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9781538136638

The Tomorrow Code

By: Brian Falkner

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The Tomorrow Code

By: Brian Falkner

“The end of the world started quietly enough for Tane Williams and Rebecca Richards. . . .” Tane and Rebecca aren’t sure what to make of it—a sequence of 1s and 0s, the message looks like nothing more than a random collection of alternating digits. Working to decode it, however, they discover that the message contains lottery numbers . . . lottery numbers that win the next random draw! More messages follow, and slowly it becomes clear—the messages are being sent from Tane and Rebecca’s future. Something there has gone horribly wrong, and it’s up to them to prevent it from happening. The very survival of the human race may be at stake! “[A] terrifying SF page-turner!”—Booklist “A tautly constructed plot. Fast-paced and all-too-realistic. This technothriller offers gearhead ecowarriors everything, including a hugely satisfying ending.”—Kirkus Reviews A Top 10 Kid’s Indie Next Winter Pick A Junior Library Guild Selection

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Ember

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0375843655

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The Movie Lover’s Guide to London

By: Charlotte Booth,Brian Billington

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The Movie Lover’s Guide to London

By: Charlotte Booth,Brian Billington

London is a magical place which has intrigued people for more than 2,000 years, and never is this more apparent than in the past 130 years following the invention of the moving image. London has been a draw for filmmakers for decades, and this book guides you through the locations, in the shadow of some of your favorite movies. Take a tour by movie, go on a movie pub crawl, a leisurely stroll through cemeteries with connections to the movies or create your own tour by postcode. This book will allow you to visit new parts of London but with the familiarity of a well-loved film. With more than 500 movie locations from 91 films covering more than six decades of movie making and more than 100 images, this book will have something for everyone and will show you London in a new, sparkling, glamourous light.

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White Owl

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1399072706

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9781399072700

London Docklands

Urban Design in an Age of Deregulation

By: Brian C. Edwards

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London Docklands

Urban Design in an Age of Deregulation

By: Brian C. Edwards

London Docklands: Urban Design in an Age of Deregulation discusses the process and products of the first 10 years of the London Docklands. The book is comprised of 10 chapters that are organized into three parts. The first part talks about the potentials of the London Docklands. The second part presents the area of studies, which are the Isle of Dogs, Surrey Docks, Wapping, and the Royal Docks. The last part deals with the observations and speculations. The text will be a great source to urban planners, particularly those who are involved in projects that deal with cities that are in close proximity to large bodies of water.

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Elsevier

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1483103706

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The Modern Station

New Approaches to Railway Architecture

By: Brian Edwards

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The Modern Station

New Approaches to Railway Architecture

By: Brian Edwards

An exciting new generation of railway architecture has emerged in Europe and elsewhere over the past decade. This book explains the reasons for the renaissance of the station as a building type and the current changes it is undergoing. The functional, social and technical factors which shape railway architecture are examined. As stations are essential elements of sustainable development, the environmental benefits of railways are also discussed. Essential guidance is provided for those who design, commission or manage railway stations. By drawing on technical design manuals and examples of recent stations (many designed by leading architects) the book gives help and instruction to all those with an interest in the future of railway architecture.

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Taylor & Francis

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1136740732

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Luke's Dream

By: Brian Daniels

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Luke's Dream

By: Brian Daniels

Luke Coffin is a hardworking, easy going, Maine lobsterman who asks little more from life than to earn his living on the ocean aboard his boat, Luke's Dream, and on Friday nights, to drink a few beers with his comical buddy, "Munsey" Munson. Luke's life changes when, in the early 1980s, he meets and falls deeply for Emily Goodwin, a student at prestigious Bowdoin College, whose laughter fills his heart and whose tragic death shatters his world. Luke, overwhelmed by his loss and hell-bent on justice, plots to commit the perfect crime . . . to avenge Emily's murder. Brian Daniels writes with compelling intensity of the bittersweet complexities of human emotion that accompany life, love and loss. With its eclectic and fascinating cast of classic Maine characters, Luke's Dream is, at once, a story of tender romance and a riveting suspense thriller. Brian Daniels is an avid outdoorsman, a lover of nature, a newspaper columnist, musician and songwriter. His humorous column, Thoughts of an Average Joe by Joe Wright, is featured in newspapers throughout northern New England. Many of his songs, including four title tracks, have been recorded by eight different artists. Since 1984, he has practiced optometry in Brunswick, Maine, where he lives with his wife, Laurene. Inspired by the diverse and fascinating parade of personalities that pass through his office and the musicians with whom he has worked over the years, he has drawn on their characters and their stories to write his first novel, Luke's Dream.

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Dog Ear Publishing

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1608448185

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A Tide in the Affairs of Men

By: Brian Alm

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A Tide in the Affairs of Men

By: Brian Alm

After his stint in the U.S. Navy, Stan Olsson has made a comfortable life as an American literature teacher in Minneapolis. But that all changes when he gets a mysterious phone call and ends up meeting a man who will change the course of his life. The Coast Guard and the DEA cannot control drug trafficking in the Caribbean, and an organization of zealous vigilantes has something stealthier to put into play. That something is a "ghost ship," a vessel that has been surreptitiously acquired and armed with the specific intent to intercept vessels smuggling drugs in the Caribbean. Olsson has the chance to command it. Against his better judgment, he accepts. Olsson is told that he's not working for the CIA or the military, but for a small, undercover group that will take direct and forceful action against the drug trade. But how will Olsson and his crew respond when violent events force them to confront their innermost selves? As the clandestine operation travels through the labyrinths of the federal bureaucracy and the whirlpools of power in Washington, the interwoven network of complicity, both active and unwitting, raises a chilling question: Are men molded by duty, or do they mold duty to their own will?

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iUniverse

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1475954522

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Lonely Planet New England

By: Lonely Planet,Benedict Walker,Amy C Balfour,Gregor Clark,Adam Karlin,Brian Kluepfel,Regis St Louis,Mara Vorhees,Isabel Albiston,Robert Balkovich

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Lonely Planet New England

By: Lonely Planet,Benedict Walker,Amy C Balfour,Gregor Clark,Adam Karlin,Brian Kluepfel,Regis St Louis,Mara Vorhees,Isabel Albiston,Robert Balkovich

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's New England is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Mount spectacular summits and drive ocean roads, tantalize your taste buds with succulent seafood and sweet maple syrup, and relish history and high culture - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New England and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's New England: NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transportation info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan where to rest your head NEW Where to Stay in Boston map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Boston, Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, Central Massachusetts & the Berkshires, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's New England is our most comprehensive guide to New England, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA for an in-depth guide to the country. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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1788687396

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Buffalo Soldiers in Alaska

Company L, Twenty-Fourth Infantry

By: Brian G. Shellum

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Buffalo Soldiers in Alaska

Company L, Twenty-Fourth Infantry

By: Brian G. Shellum

The town of Skagway was born in 1897 after its population quintupled in under a year due to the Klondike gold rush. Balanced on the edge of anarchy, the U.S. Army stationed Company L, a unit of Buffalo Soldiers, there near the end of the gold rush. Buffalo Soldiers in Alaska tells the story of these African American soldiers who kept the peace during a volatile period in America's resource-rich North. It is a fascinating tale that features white officers and Black soldiers safeguarding U.S. territory, supporting the civil authorities, protecting Native Americans, fighting natural disasters, and serving proudly in America's last frontier. Despite the discipline and contributions of soldiers who served honorably, Skagway exhibited the era's persistent racism and maintained a clear color line. However, these Black Regulars carried out their complex and sometimes contradictory mission with a combination of professionalism and restraint that earned the grudging respect of the independently minded citizens of Alaska. The company used the popular sport of baseball to connect with the white citizens of Skagway and in the process gained some measure of acceptance. Though the soldiers left little trace in Skagway, a few remained after their enlistments and achieved success and recognition after settling in other parts of Alaska.

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496228863

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National Geographic Walking Guide: London 3rd Edition

By: Sara Calian,Brian Robinson

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National Geographic Walking Guide: London 3rd Edition

By: Sara Calian,Brian Robinson

Presents fifteen step-by-step itineraries for exploring London, plus streamlined tours for seeing the city in a day, in a weekend, for fun, and with children.

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National Geographic

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8854415871

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Blood in Boston

A Ralph Maguire Adventure

By: Brian McComb

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Blood in Boston

A Ralph Maguire Adventure

By: Brian McComb

It is April of 1901, and one of Bostons most powerful men has gone missing. Desperate to find her brother, Harry, the beautiful Abigail Pierson hires upstart detective Ralph Maguireagainst her powerful fathers wishes. Already smitten with Abigail, Ralph vows to help, no matter what the cost. As Ralph watches Abigail step into her carriage and ride away, he pushes his Colt M1892 into the waistband of his pants and sets his hat on his head. The case has officially begun. With Harry seemingly destined to be the next mayor of Boston, Ralph immediately delves into an investigation that takes him straight to the police department, where his ideas for finding Harry are promptly dismissed. But when the body of another missing man suddenly surfaces in the river and five more men disappear without a trace, Ralph soon realizes that a serial killer has taken up residence in Boston. As the young detective recruits a sidekick to help him find a brilliant mastermind before he murders again, they embark on a dangerous investigation that takes them from Boston to Liverpool. In this fast-paced murder mystery, a simple missing person investigation soon turns into a lethal race against time to stop a killer and save a beautiful woman from a dreadful demise.

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Abbott Press

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1458204278

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The Powder Mage Trilogy

Promise of Blood, The Crimson Campaign, The Autumn Republic

By: Brian McClellan

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The Powder Mage Trilogy

Promise of Blood, The Crimson Campaign, The Autumn Republic

By: Brian McClellan

In a world where mages control gunpowder and bullets, a brilliant general must defend his country from both war and insurrection. Check out the complete Powder Mage Trilogy in this omnibus edition, a series that Brandon Sanderson called "Just plain awesome!" In Promise of Blood: Field Marshal Tamas' coup against his king sent corrupt aristocrats to the guillotine and brought bread to the starving. But it also provoked war with the Nine Nations, internal attacks by royalist fanatics. Stretched to his limit, Tamas is relying heavily on his few remaining powder mages, including the embittered Taniel, a brilliant marksman who also happens to be his estranged son, and Adamat, a retired police inspector whose loyalty is being tested by blackmail. In The Crimson Campaign: Drastically outnumbered and pursued by the enemy's best, Tamas must lead his men on a reckless march through northern Kez to safety, and back over the mountains so that he can defend his country from an angry god, Kresimir. In The Autumn Republic: Field Marshal Tamas returns to his beloved country to find that for the first time in history, the capital city of Adro lies in the hands of a foreign invader. His son is missing, his allies are indistinguishable from his foes, and reinforcements are several weeks away.

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Orbit

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0316456713

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9780316456715

Southern Decadence

By: Brian Sand

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Southern Decadence

By: Brian Sand

Something seriously funny is going on in the streets of New Orleans and it's up to Detective Battistella and his chief to find out what and stop it before it's too late. From the French Quarter to the Garden District, it's a wild ride in search of the pirate Lafitte's ancient buried treasure. Ruthie the duck lady and Lydia the librarian are just two of the Crescent City characters who know what's about to happen. Will Detective Battistella figure out the rest and save the world for democracy and straight people?

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iUniverse

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0595394280

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Walking London. The Best of the City

By: Brian Robinson,Sara Calian

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Walking London. The Best of the City

By: Brian Robinson,Sara Calian

These handy, take-along walking guides--filled with essential maps, inspirational photos, and insider tips--showcase the world's great cities in a practical, streamlined, itinerary-driven format. The best way to see and appreciate the sights of London is to walk, absorbing all the energy and vibrancy of the city. This guide offers 15 itineraries, accompanying the reader step by step on a journey of discovery in the company of expert travel writers, all true Londoners, who explain the most important monuments of the city. The "Whirlwind Visit" section includes schedules for visiting the entire city in one day or in a weekend, for solo travel and family outings. The walks go from The City to Westminster and from Kensington to Knightsbridge, touching on all the sites shown on the maps. Each "Walking Tour" is complete with maps and walking times; the underground stations where the tours start are clearly marked. There are detailed descriptions of museums and other destinations, including Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the National Gallery, with tips on what to see and how to plan a visit. This insider guide will introduce the reader to the most intimate aspects of the city: Royal London, Shakespeare's London, and London pubs: there will be no doubt why this city is considered one of the best in the world.

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Edizioni WhiteStar

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8854419311

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9788854419315

The Best Professor at the University of Washington

By: Brian Douglas Beverly

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The Best Professor at the University of Washington

By: Brian Douglas Beverly

A Professor at the University who is also a fisherman, is having a bad med-life crises at age 51 and is dating one of his students. She is age 22, and her Hawaiian mother disagrees with the arrangement. And, Rachel will not introduce her boy friend to whom she’s gotten to know at the University. But, Professor Bartholomew Alliance Jackson has fallen in love with Rachel and wants her to marry him. Rachel knows what their relationship will come too and the finish is most ironic.

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1524603643

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Empire of Fear

An Epic Vampire Novel

By: Brian Stableford

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Empire of Fear

An Epic Vampire Novel

By: Brian Stableford

In an epic novel the Washington Post called “riveting,” Brian Stableford brilliantly imagines a world ruled by a powerful aristocracy of vampires: long-lived, extraordinarily handsome humans who are immune to pain but must drink the blood of their common subjects. The story begins in seventeenth-century London and spans three hundred years—moving from England to the heart of Africa, to Malta, and finally to the New World. Edmund Cordery, Mechanician to the court of Richard Coeur-de-Lion, believes that vampire beings must have a natural explanation. But when his discoveries make him dangerous in the eyes of his masters, Edmund entrusts his learned secrets to his son, Noell, who in turn becomes a fugitive. When he returns to Europe he faces the awesome might of Coeur-de-Lion and the infamous Vlad the Impaler. This classic has been translated into five languages and “turn[ed] the typical vampire story on its ear” when it was published, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Simon and Schuster

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1626369445

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Building, Always Building

The Life and Times of Gerry Karidis, AM

By: Gerry Karidis,Brian Abbey

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Building, Always Building

The Life and Times of Gerry Karidis, AM

By: Gerry Karidis,Brian Abbey

At 18, Gerry Karidis migrated to Australia. After a decade of struggle he turned his entrepreneurial drive to property development. In this engaging memoir he reveals the extent of his involvement as 'the Adelaide connection' in the federal political crisis known as the Loans Affair of 1974-75 and just how close to success the money hunt came.

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Wakefield Press

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1862549672

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Slave Badges and the Slave-Hire System in Charleston, South Carolina, 1783-1865

By: Harlan Greene,Harry S. Hutchins, Jr.,Brian E. Hutchins

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Slave Badges and the Slave-Hire System in Charleston, South Carolina, 1783-1865

By: Harlan Greene,Harry S. Hutchins, Jr.,Brian E. Hutchins

The slave-hire system of Charleston, South Carolina, in the 1700s and the 1800s produced a curious object--the slave badge. The badges were intended to legislate the practice of hiring a slave from one master to another, and slaves were required by law to wear them. Slave badges have become quite collectible and have excited both scholarly and popular interest in recent years. This work documents how the slave-hire system in Charleston came about, how it worked, who was in charge of it, and who enforced the laws regarding slave badges. Numerous badge makers are identified, and photographs of badges, with commentary on what the data stamped on them mean, are included. The authors located income and expense statements for Charleston from 1783 to 1865, and deduced how many slaves were hired out in the city every year from 1800 on. The work also discusses forgeries of slave badges, now quite common. There is a section of 20 color plates.

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McFarland

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0786440902

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Worldwide Destinations Casebook

The Geography of Travel and Tourism

By: Brian G. Boniface,Chris Cooper

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Worldwide Destinations Casebook

The Geography of Travel and Tourism

By: Brian G. Boniface,Chris Cooper

The book of case studies is designed to be used in conjunction with its companion text -World Wide Destination: The geography of Travel and Tourism. However, the book can be used as a stand-alone resource for the teaching and learning of tourism destinations across the world.

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Routledge

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1856175383

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A Century of Subways

Celebrating 100 Years of New York's Underground Railways

By: Brian J. Cudahy

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A Century of Subways

Celebrating 100 Years of New York's Underground Railways

By: Brian J. Cudahy

The transit historian and author of Under the Sidewalks of New York delivers a lively and authoritative history of New York City’s fabled subway. On the afternoon of October 27, 1904, ordinary New Yorkers descended beneath the sidewalks for the first time to ride the electric-powered trains of the newly inaugurated Interborough Rapid Transit System. More than a century later, the subway has expanded greatly, weaving its way into the fabric of New York’s unique and diverse urban life. In A Century of Subways, transit historian Brian J. Cudahy offers a fascinating tribute to New York’s storied and historic subway system, from its earliest beginnings and many architectural achievements, to the ways it helped shape today’s modern metropolis. Taking a fresh look at one of the marvels of the twentieth century, Cudahy creates a vivid sense of this extraordinary system and the myriad ways the city was transformed once New Yorkers started riding below the ground.

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Fordham Univ Press

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0823222950

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Nature and the Environment in Nineteenth-Century American Life

By: Brian C. Black

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Nature and the Environment in Nineteenth-Century American Life

By: Brian C. Black

The nineteenth-century saw a significant transformation in the United States. In one short century, the nation had seen the populating of the Great Plains and West, the decimation of native Indian tribes, the growth of national transportation and communication networks, and the rise of major cities. The century also witnessed the destruction of the nation's forests, battles over land and water, and the ascent of agribusiness. With these changes in resource use patterns and values came a concordant shift in attitudes toward nature. Conservation and preservation emerged as watchwords for the 1900s. The century that started with an attitude of environmental conquest thus ended by embracing conservation and a new environmental awareness.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313024677

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Worldwide Destinations Casebook

By: Brian Boniface, MA,Chris Cooper

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Worldwide Destinations Casebook

By: Brian Boniface, MA,Chris Cooper

Worldwide Destinations Casebook features 38 comprehensive case studies of international tourism destinations, 10 of them brand new and 28 updated. A companion to the core textbook Worldwide Destinations 5th edition, these cases contextulaise the learning and provide real life illustrations of the theories covered. This new edition covers subjects such as climate change, eco-tourism, destination regeneration and social impact. Case studies are drawn from all regions of the world and include: London Docklands regeneration A tourism strategy for Morocco 'New World' tourism - Outbound tourism from China Antarctica: tourism or conservation? Re-visioning tired destinations: Australia's gold coast Tourism in New York The Way of St. James: the pilgrimage as a cultural resource Ecotourism in the Ecuadorian Amazon The casebook brings a range of benefits to the classroom and by encouraging active learning allows students to gain valuable experience in: Problem solving and decision making Focusing on key issues within a clearly defined situation The development or honing of critical thinking skills Recognising that there is no one 'correct' answer to a problem Judging the relevance of different types of evidence and techniques Worldwide Destinations Casebook is the ultimate resource for contectualizing theory and is essential reading for any tourism student.

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Routledge

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1136433074

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Empire and Military Revolution in Eastern Europe

Russia's Turkish Wars in the Eighteenth Century

By: Brian Davies

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Empire and Military Revolution in Eastern Europe

Russia's Turkish Wars in the Eighteenth Century

By: Brian Davies

In terms of resource mobilization and devastation the wars between Russia, the Crimean Khanate and the Ottoman Empire were some of the largest of the 18th century, and had enormous consequences for the balance of power in Eastern Europe. Brian Davies examines how these conflicts characterized the course of Russian military development in response to Ottoman and Crimean Tatar threats and to determine under what circumstances and in what ways Russian military power experienced a "revolution" awarding it clear preponderance over the Ottoman-Crimean system. A central part of Davies' argument is that identifying and explaining a Military Revolution must involve examining the role of factors not purely military. One must look not only at new military technology, new force and command structure, new tactical thinking, and new recruitment and military finance practices but also consider the impact of larger demographic, economic, and sociopolitical changes.

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144116880X

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Fractured Cities

Capitalism, Community and Empowerment in Britain and America

By: Brian D. Jacobs

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Fractured Cities

Capitalism, Community and Empowerment in Britain and America

By: Brian D. Jacobs

Anglo-American cities face economic decline, social polarisation and racial conflict. Their fate is increasingly decided by the global actions of transnational corporations and market forces. Community groups find it difficult to gain access to the political system. Ethnic minorities strive for empowerment while indebted city governments battle to maintain basic services. Such is the urban crisis of the 1990s. Fractured Cities describes the political economy of urban change and explores the future of the city.

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1134898487

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Philadelphia Quakers and the Antislavery Movement

By: Brian Temple

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Philadelphia Quakers and the Antislavery Movement

By: Brian Temple

The Quakers came to America in the 17th century to seek religious freedom. After years of struggle, they achieved success in various endeavors and, like many wealthy colonists of the time, bought and sold slaves. But a movement to remove slavery from their midst, sparked by their religious beliefs, grew until they renounced the slave trade and freed their slaves. Once they rejected slavery, the Quakers then began to petition the state and Federal governments to do the same. When those in power turned a blind eye to the suffering of those enslaved, the Quakers used both legal and, in the eyes of the government, illegal means to fight slavery. This determination to stand against slavery led some Quakers to join with others to be a part of the Underground Railroad. The transition from friend to foe of slavery was not a quick one but one that nevertheless was ahead of the rest of America.

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0786494077

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Banbury: A History

By: Brian Little

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Banbury: A History

By: Brian Little

Banbury was laid out as a planned new town in the 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. It incorporated a market place and was protected by the second in a series of castles. His grant of a charter launched the town as a regional trading centre especially noted for livestock – in which respect it remained unchallenged until the dramatic closure of 'the Stockyard of Europe' in 1998. Between those two events Banbury boasts a busy and eventful history. The author draws on earlier accounts, such as Beesley and Potts, but more so on his own extensive research into unpublished records, and the archaeological investigations, in this up-to-date and detailed exploration of the town's entire past. The Cross, for which Banbury is best known, was destroyed by Puritans in the 17th century and only restored by the Victorians. The same zealous spirit led the incumbent William Whateley, the 'Roaring Boy of Banbury', to attribute the terrible fire of 1628 to God's displeasure! Civil War sieges of the castle led to its demolition and the depopulation of much of the town, which owed its recovery to its central position in a network of new turnpike roads at the end of the 18th century when it was associated with Frederick, Lord North, elected as its MP on no fewer than thirteen occasions. The impact of the Oxford Canal, followed by the arrival of the railway, speeded its transition from an agricultural to an industrial economy, making proper local government necessary for its growing population. Still firmly at the centre of the modern road network, Banbury's expansion since the doldrums of the late 1930s has been remarkable. Accompanied by numerous well-captioned illustrations, the author's compelling narrative explores this fascinating past in fine detail. In the light of Banbury's unique history and special identity, he considers the relevance of the past to the present and to the future of the town. This new analysis is sure to be the standard work on Banbury until well into the 21st century.

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The History Press

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0750984961

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The Brian Doyle Essentials Bundle

By: Brian Doyle

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The Brian Doyle Essentials Bundle

By: Brian Doyle

Boy O’Boy Martin O'Boy's life is not easy. His beloved Granny has just died, his pregnant mother and father fight all the time and his twin, Phil, is completely incapacitated. Martin is the one his mother counts on. Angel Square Young Tommy is seeing Angel Square through new eyes since his best friend's father was beaten up just because he's Jewish. Brian Doyle brings his award-winning blend of humor and wisdom to bear in this mystery that confronts the issue of racial hatred. Easy Avenue In his first year in high school, Hubbo O'Driscoll is torn between his poor but fun friends and the shallow but rich kids. In this novel based on Great Expectations, Brian Doyle does a brilliant job of dealing with the issue of class and all its implications. You Can Pick Me Up at Peggy’s Cove When Ryan's dad runs away from home because of the change of life, Ryan is sent to spend the summer with his aunt in Peggy's Cove. He goes fishing, almost gets into big trouble and learns a lot about tourist behavior, but most of all he misses his dad and hopes he'll come back soon.

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Groundwood Books Ltd

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1773060562

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Chatham From Old Photographs

By: Brian Joyce,Sophie Miller

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Chatham From Old Photographs

By: Brian Joyce,Sophie Miller

Explore a unique and charming look at the history of Chatham and its local inhabitants, through a fascinating collection of photographs.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445633000

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Mary Ann Alice

By: Brian Doyle

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Mary Ann Alice

By: Brian Doyle

When a new project is presented to dam up the Gatineau River, Mary Ann Alice McCrank and her teacher, Patchy Drizzle, know that many fossils and rocks will be lost forever and experience mixed feelings like others in the community.

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0888995512

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The Great Windships

How Sailing Ships Made the Modern World

By: Brian Stafford

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The Great Windships

How Sailing Ships Made the Modern World

By: Brian Stafford

The great merchant sailing ships were the original apparatus of globalisation. They brought the East and West together, carrying goods back and forth to the benefit of both, and turning world’s oceans into marine highways. Along them would travel all manner of goods in unheard of volumes – gold, silver, gems, spices coffee, tea and other foodstuffs – as well as ideas, attitudes, religion and disease. Besides their superior armament, the ships’ masters felt they were racially and religiously superior. Their vessels became instruments of colonial conquest, aiding the rise of the West over the much more populous East. They also enabled the opium and slave trades. For better and for worse, they made the modern world. The Great Windships tells an epic story that stretches from the fragile vessels of the Age of Exploration to the mighty windjammers of the late nineteenth century. It follows how the nations of the West participated in this great adventure – their triumphs and shortcomings and the contributions each made to the development of the sailing ship. Full of drama, deceit, high-seas adventure and knowledge, this is a book for anyone who’s ever gazed in awe at a mighty tall ship; or been curious as to their ability and the vital role in the evolution of the modern world.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1669888150

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You Can Pick Me Up at Peggy's Cove

By: Brian Doyle

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You Can Pick Me Up at Peggy's Cove

By: Brian Doyle

When Ryan's father leaves the family during a midlife crisis, his mother sends him to spend the summer with his aunt in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, where he learns to fish and gets into trouble.

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The Miner's Strike

Day by Day

By: Brian Elliot

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The Miner's Strike

Day by Day

By: Brian Elliot

Facing probable redundancy in his mid-fifties, South Elmsall miner Arthur Wakefield, fought for jobs and communities throughout the great strike of 1984/85. He also kept a marvellous diary, recording his experiences, impressions and events in considerable detail. The diary is a unique personal day by day account of the most bitter industrial dispute of the 20th century. Armed with nothing more than determination and a camera, he by-passed countless blockades and in the early hours of the morning he would join his colleagues at picket lines at pits, ports, power stations and works in many parts of Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lancashire and the Midlands. He also attended many rallies and marches, and was a regular 'support the miners' collector in London. Arthur Wakefield was a key witness at the 'Battle of Orgreave', on 18 June 1984, which he describes as 'Monday, Bloody Monday', the 100th day of the strike. His descriptions of the 'Battle' contained here in this book have also helped produce an historical live re-enactment to be shown on Channel 4 in April.

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Casemate Publishers

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1783379022

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The Brian Doyle Up to Low Bundle

By: Brian Doyle

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The Brian Doyle Up to Low Bundle

By: Brian Doyle

Up to Low Young Tommy and Baby Bridget, the girl with the trillium-shaped eyes, discover that living, healing and dying are not always what they seem. And they make that discovery with the help of a wonderful cast of characters, including Crazy Mickey, Frank and the Hummer. Uncle Ronald Old Mickey is one hundred and twelve years old. He can't remember what he ate for lunch today, but he can remember every detail of what happened one hundred years ago, when he and his mother ran away from his violent father to take refuge in the hills north of Ottawa. Mary Ann Alice Mary Ann Alice McCrank was named for the pretty church bell in the steeple of St. Martin's Church in the Martindale. She has the soul of a poet and Mickey McGuire Jr. is in love with her. Mary Ann Alice is passionately interested in many things, especially the geology of her part of the world. Her teacher, the wonderful Patchy Drizzle, shares her passion for rocks and fossils, many of which can be found along the river and in caves under the famous Paugan Falls.

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1773060589

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Demogorgon

By: Brian Lumley

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Demogorgon

By: Brian Lumley

Charlie Trace, professional thief, is no stranger to deceit and violence. But nothing in his life on the knife-edge of London's Underworld could prepare him for the horror of Demogorgon. It is centuries old: Satan is its lord and master. It walks the earth in the guise of a man, but it is not a man: it is the very essence of evil. Across many years and nations, Demogorgon has sown the seeds of hell...now, it is calling its children home. Demogorgon's power grows with every soul it devours--and if Charlie Trace can't stop it, he will be its next victim! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Macmillan

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1466818719

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Soulful Nature

A spiritual field guide

By: Brian Draper,Howard Green

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Soulful Nature

A spiritual field guide

By: Brian Draper,Howard Green

In our busy, pressured world, the natural world can be a powerful counter-balance, offers wisdom for the challenges, pain and dislocations of life as well as for beauty, wonder and healing. In Soulful Nature, Brain Draper and Howard Green encourage you to get outside and make deeper connections with creation and its creator. They charts walking journeys through rural landscapes and town streets over the course of a year, showing how the natural cycle of the changing seasons can awaken us to the rhythms of our own lives. Each chapter explores a different landscape, zooming in on the small details of the natural world as well as panning out to the wide-screen beauty of time and place. Simple and practical spiritual exercises are provided throughout.

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1786221470

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