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Inside the Five-Sided Box

Lessons from a Lifetime of Leadership in the Pentagon

By: Ash Carter

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Inside the Five-Sided Box

Lessons from a Lifetime of Leadership in the Pentagon

By: Ash Carter

Former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of the Pentagon, its vital mission, and what it takes to lead it. The Pentagon is the headquarters of the single largest institution in America: the Department of Defense. The D.O.D. employs millions of Americans. It owns and operates more real estate, and spends more money, than any other entity. It manages the world’s largest and most complex information network and performs more R&D than Apple, Google, and Microsoft combined. Most important, the policies it carries out, in war and peace, impact the security and freedom of billions of people around the globe. Yet to most Americans, the dealings of the D.O.D. are a mystery, and the Pentagon nothing more than an opaque five-sided box that they regard with a mixture of awe and suspicion. In this new book, former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter demystifies the Pentagon and sheds light on all that happens inside one of the nation’s most iconic, and most closely guarded, buildings. Drawn from Carter’s thirty-six years of leadership experience in the D.O.D., this is the essential book for understanding the challenge of defending America in a dangerous world—and imparting a trove of incisive lessons that can guide leaders in any complex organization. In these times of great disruption and danger, the need for Ash Carter’s authoritative and pragmatic account is more urgent than ever.

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Penguin

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1524743925

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The Legend of Zye

X48

By: Rachel Carter

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The Legend of Zye

X48

By: Rachel Carter

When your destiny is laid out for you from birth, it should be easy to fit into it. But that isnt always the case. On the planet of X48, everyone is born knowing their name and future, and deviating from that plan is unheard of. It sounds easy, but sixteen-year-old Zye isnt so sure. Since birth, hes been slated to become a soldier, but hed much rather be a healer instead. After he graduates from high school, he receives orders to report as a soldier and travel to planet Silver. Here he will train to become a fierce warrior. But when he hears his older, war-hero brother speaking about an upcoming fight against a group of powerful magicians called the Draes, Zye uncovers a secret that will change everything hes ever known. Now, old powers left forgotten have begun to gain new strength, and Zye learns things about himself, his brother, and his planet he had never imagined. The young man who believed for so long that he was just one of millions now might be his planets only hope. Yet it is the tragic murder of Zyes beloved older brother that spins his life out of control, and Zyes future may, for the first time, be irrevocably altered.

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iUniverse

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1475934033

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9781475934038

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars

An Identification Guide for American Fretted Instruments

By: George Gruhn,Walter Carter

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Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars

An Identification Guide for American Fretted Instruments

By: George Gruhn,Walter Carter

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars" is the most extensive and detailed list of specifications ever published for identifying, dating, and establishing the authenticity of an instrument. This new edition is enlarged and updated, making it once again the essential guide enabling collectors, dealers, players, and fans to determine the authenticity, rarity, and relative value of vintage acoustic and electric guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, and amps. "Gruhn's Guide"'s thoroughness, detail, and clear organization have made it without peer, the must-have tool for discerning an instrument's manufacturer, model, and date - and most importantly, whether it is in original condition. Quote: 'you will not find a better guide, nor one that is so easy to use' - "Vintage Guitar" magazine.

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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087930944X

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White House Diary

By: Jimmy Carter

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White House Diary

By: Jimmy Carter

The edited, annotated New York Times bestselling diary of President Jimmy Carter--filled with insights into his presidency, his relationships with friends and foes, and his lasting impact on issues that still preoccupy America and the world. Each day during his presidency, Jimmy Carter made several entries in a private diary, recording his thoughts, impressions, delights, and frustrations. He offered unvarnished assessments of cabinet members, congressmen, and foreign leaders; he narrated the progress of secret negotiations such as those that led to the Camp David Accords. When his four-year term came to an end in early 1981, the diary amounted to more than five thousand pages. But this extraordinary document has never been made public--until now. By carefully selecting the most illuminating and relevant entries, Carter has provided us with an astonishingly intimate view of his presidency. Day by day, we see his forceful advocacy for nuclear containment, sustainable energy, human rights, and peace in the Middle East. We witness his interactions with such complex personalities as Ted Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Joe Biden, Anwar Sadat, and Menachem Begin. We get the inside story of his so-called "malaise speech," his bruising battle for the 1980 Democratic nomination, and the Iranian hostage crisis. Remarkably, we also get Carter's retrospective comments on these topics and more: thirty years after the fact, he has annotated the diary with his candid reflections on the people and events that shaped his presidency, and on the many lessons learned. Carter is now widely seen as one of the truly wise men of our time. Offering an unprecedented look at both the man and his tenure, White House Diary is a fascinating book that stands as a unique contribution to the history of the American presidency.

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Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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1429990651

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9781429990653

Harlequin Heartwarming January 2023 Box Set

A Clean Romance

By: Lisa Childs,Jacquelin Thomas,Anna Grace,Janice Carter

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Harlequin Heartwarming January 2023 Box Set

A Clean Romance

By: Lisa Childs,Jacquelin Thomas,Anna Grace,Janice Carter

Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: THE COWBOY’S RANCH RESCUE Bachelor Cowboys by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Childs Firefighter paramedic Baker Haven will do right by his orphaned nephews—even keep his distance. He couldn’t save his brother, and he can’t give his heart to the ranch’s beautiful cook, Taye Cooper, either…despite the hope she brings to their home. HIS PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL Polk Island by Jacquelin Thomas Aubrie DuGrandpre and Terian LaCroix were rivals in cooking school—and now they’re vying for the same restaurant property! When Terian approaches her about a partnership, she agrees. Can a past grudge lead to a lifetime commitment? A RANCHER WORTH REMEMBERING Love, Oregon by Anna Grace Matchmaker Clara Wallace avoids skeptics—and Jet Broughman, her new client’s best friend, is the ultimate nonbeliever. He’s also her teenage crush! Now Clara must help Jet’s friend find love without falling for the gorgeous, stubborn rancher she’s never forgotten. THE OFFICER’S DILEMMA by Janice Carter Zanna Winters and Navy Lt. Dominic Kennedy wanted to escape the small town of Lighthouse Cove. But Zanna’s surprise announcement might tie them there…and to each other. Can two people who dream of adventure find one with family?. Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!

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0369723589

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9780369723581

Different Blood: The Vampire as Alien

By: Margaret L. Carter

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Different Blood: The Vampire as Alien

By: Margaret L. Carter

Different blood flows in their veins--but our blood quenches their thirst. From Bram Stoker's 1897 creation of Count Dracula, portrayed as a foreign invader bent on the conquest of England, the literary vampire has symbolized the Other, whether his or her otherness arises from racial, ethnic, sexual, or species difference. Even before the bloodsucking Martians of H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds, however, popular fiction contained a few vampires who were members of alien species rather than supernatural undead. Even more intriguing than interplanetary invaders are humanoid and quasi-humanoid beings who have evolved to live on Earth among us, often camouflaged as our own kind. The boom in vampire fiction that began in the 1970s engendered a variety of "alien" vampires, many of them portrayed as sympathetic characters. The science fiction vampire is especially suited to the presentation of vampirism as morally neutral rather than inherently evil. Different Blood surveys the literary vampire as alien, whether extra-terrestrial or a different species evolved on Earth, from the mid-1800s to the 1990s, and analyzes the many uses to which science fiction and fantasy authors have put this theme. Their works explore issues of species, race, ecological responsibility, gender, eroticism, xenophobia, parasitism, symbiosis, intimacy, and the bridging of differences. An extensive bibliography lists dozens of novels and short stories on the "vampire as alien" theme, many of which are still in print.

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Writers Exchange E-Publishing

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1925574407

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9781925574401

Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast

By: Marina Carter

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Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast

By: Marina Carter

Hedonistic resorts are counterbalanced here by Greek and Roman excavations. Tour Pompeii and Herculaneum, an amphitheater or a submerged city. Visit hissing beaches and bubbling spas on Ischia. Take in the gastronomic specialties of gourmet pizza, handmade pasta and fresh seafood. Here is a guide to it all, from art and vineyards to fashions and antiques. Cooking and language classes are featured. Index, photos, town and regional maps.

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Hunter Publishing, Inc

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1588436012

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Pompeii, Capri, Ischia & the Bay of Naples

By: Marina Carter

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Pompeii, Capri, Ischia & the Bay of Naples

By: Marina Carter

This is guide is based on our much larger guide to Naples, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast. Here we zero in on the attractions that line the Bay of Naples. This guide shows you how to discover them all: Plush resorts on the coast and islands, Greek and Roman

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1588437736

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Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast

By: Marina Carter

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Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast

By: Marina Carter

This guide is based on our larger guide to Naples and the srrounding area, but it zeros in on the Sorrento Peninsula & the Amalfi Coast. Plush resorts on the coast and islands, Greek and Roman excavations, plus street theater and musical performances everywhere. Positano, the most photographed fishing village in the world, clinging to a rock above the sea. The unforgettable coastal town of Ravello is here. The superlative Greek temples at Paestum. The superb gastronomic specialties of Campania are everywhere: mouth-watering pizza (invented here), handmade pasta and sophisticated seafood. The author shows you how to experience the area intensely and unforgettably, while providing details about the foods, the sights, the many unforgettable walks and hikes, the best places to stay (whether you want a charming B&B, a 16th-century palazzo or a luxurious spa) and restaurants all with the insight of an insider.

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1588437744

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The Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft

By: Daniel Carter Beard

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The Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft

By: Daniel Carter Beard

When the "what-is-its" of Pithecantropus erectus age and other like hob-goblin men were moping around the rough sketch of an earth, there were no camp-fires; the only fire that these creatures knew was that which struck terror to their hearts when it was vomited forth from volcanic craters, or came crashing among them in the form of lightning. No wonder that the primitive men looked upon fire as a deity, no doubt an evil deity at first but one who later became good. When the vast fields of ice covered Europe during the glacier period and forced men to think or die, necessity developed a prehistoric Edison among the Neanderthal men, who discovered how to build and control a fire, thus saving his race from being frozen in the ice and kept on cold storage, like the hairy rhinoceros and elephant of Siberia. The fire of this forgotten and unknown glacier savage was the forerunner of our steam-heaters and kitchen ranges; in fact, without it we could have made no progress whatever, for not only the humble kitchen range, but the great factories and power-plants are all depending upon the discovery made by the shivering, teeth-chattering savage who was hopping around and trying to keep himself warm among the European glaciers. But we people of the camp-fires are more interested in primitive fires just as the Neanderthal men built them, thanwe are in the roaring furnaces of the steel works, the volcano blast furnaces, or any of the scientific, commercialized fires of factory and commerce.

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Library of Alexandria

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1465595953

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9781465595959

Stories for a Lost Child

By: Carter Meland

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Stories for a Lost Child

By: Carter Meland

The summer before going into high school, Fiona receives a mysterious box in the mail, one that she hopes will answer her questions about her Anishinaabe Indian heritage. It contains stories written by the grandfather she never knew, an Anishinaabe man her mother refuses to talk about. As she reads his stories about blackbirds and bigfoot, as well as tales about Indians in space and homeless Native men camping by the river in Minneapolis, Fiona finds other questions arising—questions about her grandfather and the experiences that shaped his stories, questions about her mother’s silence regarding the grandfather she never knew. Fiona’s desire to know more and her mother’s reluctance to share stir up bitter feelings of anger and disappointment that slowly transform as she reads the stories into a warmer understanding of the difficulties of family, love, and the weight of the past.

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MSU Press

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1628952962

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Ecology of Dakota Landscapes

By: W. Carter Johnson,Dennis H. Knight

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Ecology of Dakota Landscapes

By: W. Carter Johnson,Dennis H. Knight

An illustrated review of the Northern Great Plains that blends natural history and human history "The most complete, in-depth look at Dakota ecosystems and their history. An absolutely fascinating read!"--Gabe Brown, author of Dirt to Soil W. Carter Johnson and Dennis H. Knight describe the natural and human histories of the Northern Great Plains in this comprehensive and handsomely illustrated book. Covering a vast period of time, they move from geological developments millions of years ago and the effects of glaciers to historical and ecological developments in recent centuries and the effects of agriculture. The book ends with a discussion of the future of this region, mediated by climate change, with recommendations on how to balance agriculture and other pressing needs in the twenty-first century. Johnson and Knight bring decades of experience to chapters on the major ecosystems of the Dakotas. Written for readers with varying backgrounds, and with discussions of the Prairie Pothole Region, the Missouri River, grasslands, woodlands, the Black Hills, and rivers, lakes, and wetlands, the book is unique and will become a long-lasting source of information. Readers will appreciate the plentiful photographs and other color illustrations.

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Yale University Press

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0300253818

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9780300253818

Birmingham in the Great War: Mobilisation and Recruitment

The First Eighteen Months of the War

By: Terry Carter

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Birmingham in the Great War: Mobilisation and Recruitment

The First Eighteen Months of the War

By: Terry Carter

How the experience of war impacted on the town, from the initial enthusiasm for sorting out the German Kaiser in time for Christmas 1914, to the gradual realization of the enormity of human sacrifice the families of Birmingham were committed to as the war stretched out over the next four years. A record of the growing disillusion of the people, their tragedies and hardships and a determination to see it through. Birmingham’s part in the Great War is well documented from the production of Rifles and Lewis Guns at the B.S.A. to the mind boggling 25 million rifle cartridges produced weekly at Kynochs. Airplanes, tanks, armored cars, military trucks, shell fuses, shell cases, Mills bombs and hundreds of other intricate parts needed to make military hardware. “The country, the empire and the world owe to the skill, the ingenuity, the industry and the resource of Birmingham a deep debt of gratitude,” to quote Prime Minister Lloyd George and former Minister of Munitions. But that is only part of the story. Around 150,000 Birmingham men enlisted and sadly approximately 14,000 did not return. No story of Birmingham’s war effort can be told without mentioning the wives, moms, sisters and girlfriends who toiled away night and day working in munitions. Four years of local war time newspapers have been trawled through unearthing personal experiences of Brummagem folk in the Great War.

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Casemate Publishers

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1473865832

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9781473865839

Forbid Them Not

Involving Children in Sunday Worship : Based on the Revised Common Lectionary

By: Carolyn Carter Brown

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Forbid Them Not

Involving Children in Sunday Worship : Based on the Revised Common Lectionary

By: Carolyn Carter Brown

This resource shows how to create meaningful worship experiences for everyone who comes to your church--children, youth, and adults. A three-volume series based on the Revised Common Lectionary, Forbid Them Not offers specific suggestions for prayers, hymns, litanies, sermon illustrations, and ways to present Scripture so that children--as well as older worshipers--can really hear the message. (Even if your church does not follow the lectionary, you can find suggestions related to any Scripture passage by using the index.) Forbid Them Not, Year A includes 58 full-page, reproducible activity worksheets related to each Sunday's worship theme. With these ideas and resources at hand, you can create worship services that minister to adults and to children. Also available: Forbid Them Not Year B order item #9780687132560 Forbid Them Not Year C order item #9780687132652

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Abingdon Press

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068713255X

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Hearthside Cooking

Early American Southern Cuisine Updated for Today's Hearth and Cookstove

By: Nancy Carter Crump

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Hearthside Cooking

Early American Southern Cuisine Updated for Today's Hearth and Cookstove

By: Nancy Carter Crump

For cooks who want to experience a link to culinary history, Hearthside Cooking is a treasure trove of early American delights. First published in 1986, it has become a standard guide for museum interpreters and guides, culinary historians, historical re-enactors, campers, scouts, and home cooks interested in foodways and experimenting with new recipes and techniques. Hearthside Cooking contains recipes for more than 250 historic dishes, including breads, soups, entrees, cakes, custards, sauces, and more. For each dish, Nancy Carter Crump provides two sets of instructions, so dishes can be prepared over the open fire or using modern kitchen appliances. For novice hearthside cooks, Crump offers specific tips for proper hearth cooking, including fire construction, safety, tools, utensils, and methods. More than just a cookbook, Hearthside Cooking also includes information about the men and women who wrote the original recipes, which Crump discovered by scouring old Virginia cookbooks, hand-written receipt books, and other primary sources in archival collections. With this new edition, Crump includes additional information on African American foodways, how the Civil War affected traditional southern food customs, and the late-nineteenth-century transition from hearth to stove cooking. Hearthside Cooking offers twenty-first-century cooks an enjoyable, informative resource for traditional cooking.

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0807889547

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Inside the Five-Sided Box

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White House Diary

White House Diary

Harlequin Heartwarming January 2023 Box Set

Harlequin Heartwarming January 2023 Box Set

Different Blood: The Vampire as Alien

Different Blood: The Vampire as Alien

Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast

Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast

Pompeii, Capri, Ischia & the Bay of Naples

Pompeii, Capri, Ischia & the Bay of Naples

Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast

Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast

The Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft

The Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft

Stories for a Lost Child

Stories for a Lost Child

Ecology of Dakota Landscapes

Ecology of Dakota Landscapes

Birmingham in the Great War: Mobilisation and Recruitment

Birmingham in the Great War: Mobilisation and Recruitment

Forbid Them Not

Forbid Them Not

Hearthside Cooking

Hearthside Cooking

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