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The Man Who Captured Washington

Major General Robert Ross and the War of 1812

By: John McCavitt,Christopher T. George

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The Man Who Captured Washington

Major General Robert Ross and the War of 1812

By: John McCavitt,Christopher T. George

An Irish officer in the British Army, Major General Robert Ross (1766–1814) was a charismatic leader widely admired for his bravery in battle. Despite a military career that included distinguished service in Europe and North Africa, Ross is better known for his actions than his name: his 1814 campaign in the Chesapeake Bay resulted in the burning of the White House and Capitol and the unsuccessful assault on Baltimore, immortalized in “The Star Spangled Banner.” The Man Who Captured Washington is the first in-depth biography of this important but largely forgotten historical figure. Drawing from a broad range of sources, both British and American, military historians John McCavitt and Christopher T. George provide new insight into Ross’s career prior to his famous exploits at Washington, D.C. Educated in Dublin, Ross joined the British Army in 1789, earning steady promotion as he gained combat experience. The authors portray him as an ambitious but humane commanding officer who fought bravely against Napoleon’s forces on battlefields in Holland, southern Italy, Egypt, and the Iberian Peninsula. Following the end of the war in Europe, while still recovering from a near-fatal wound, Ross was designated to lead an “enterprise” to America, and in August 1814 he led a small army to victory in the Battle of Bladensburg. From there his forces moved to the city of Washington, where they burned public buildings. In detailing this campaign, McCavitt and George clear up a number of misconceptions, including the claim that the British burned the entire city of Washington. Finally, the authors shed new light on the long-debated circumstances surrounding Ross’s death on the eve of the Battle of North Point at Baltimore. Ross’s campaign on the shores of the Chesapeake lasted less than a month, but its military and political impact was enormous. Considered an officer and a gentleman by many on both sides of the Atlantic, the general who captured Washington would in time fade in public memory. Yet, as McCavitt and George show, Ross’s strategies and achievements during the final days of his career would shape American defense policy for decades to come.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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ISBN 10

0806155310

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9780806155319

Baltimore Close Up

By: Christopher T. George

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Baltimore Close Up

By: Christopher T. George

Combining old Southern charm with Northern practicality, Baltimore is a city of unique flavor. With close to 200 images, including many never before seen, historian Christopher T. George explores and celebrates the history of the city that gave us our national anthem. In Baltimore Close Up, readers will discover the heritage of this important American community. Once home to Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway, Babe Ruth, Frederick Douglass, and Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore boasts an impressive and unique history. It is a fabled sports city, known for Chesapeake Bay seafood and for our nation's first major monument to George Washington. In this impressive and unprecedented collection, the author illustrates what makes Baltimore famous

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132

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738589799

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9780738589794

The Libyan Connection

By: Christopher Jarman

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The Libyan Connection

By: Christopher Jarman

Adventure includes sailing a yacht into war-torn Libya and involving the Royal Marine Special Boat Service the SBS and the hunt for an international arms dealer.

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205

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Lulu.com

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1471728323

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9781471728327

Virginia in the War of 1812

By: Christopher M. Bonin

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Virginia in the War of 1812

By: Christopher M. Bonin

Virginia saw significant action during the War of 1812, from the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair to the defense of Norfolk against British invaders. Many Virginians supported the struggle for independence from Great Britain--others vehemently opposed "Mr. Madison's War." A largely forgotten conflict, the war played an important role in the history of the United States. While comprehensive histories of the war are few, there is a positive lack of state-focused studies. Drawing on extensive primary and secondary sources, the author provides an in-depth portrait of the "Old Dominion" at war in the early years of the nation's history.

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186

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McFarland

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1476671087

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9781476671086

Where Joy Resides

A Christopher Isherwood Reader

By: Christopher Isherwood

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Where Joy Resides

A Christopher Isherwood Reader

By: Christopher Isherwood

Best known for The Berlin Stories—the inspiration for the Tony and Academy Award-winning musical Cabaret—Christopher Isherwood (1904–1986) was a major figure in twentieth-century fiction and the gay rights movement. Where Joy Resides is the perfect introduction to the author's essential writings. This collection presents two complete novels, Prater Violet and A Single Man; episodes from three other novels, Goodbye to Berlin, Down There on a Visit, and Lions and Shadows; along with excerpts from Isherwood's nonfiction works, Exhumations, Kathleen and Frank, and My Guru and His Disciple.

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446

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Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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0374602948

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9780374602949

Christopher Durang Explains It All for You

6 Plays

By: Christopher Durang

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Christopher Durang Explains It All for You

6 Plays

By: Christopher Durang

A collection of dark comedies about terrible therapists, dysfunctional parents, and more, from a winner of a Tony Award for Best Play and three Obies. Known for his dark, absurd humor and social commentary, Christopher Durang explores the pain and confusion of everyday life—and makes audiences laugh uproariously at the results. Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You, the center of a storm of controversy for its satire of misplaced trust in religious authority, remains as powerful today as when it was originally produced. The excruciatingly funny The Nature and Purpose of the Universe asks whether Eleanor Mann’s Job-like suffering is really her fault, while Titanic takes us into the heart of children’s anger with their parents and parents’ manipulation of their children. In Beyond Therapy, two horrifyingly human therapists pursue their own needs at the expense of the most mismatched couple ever to meet through a personal ad. Also including ’Dentity Crisis and The Actor’s Nightmare, this collection demonstrates that laughter is the best surgery, slicing through prejudice and hypocrisy, cutting out dead beliefs and inflamed opinions. These black comedies, lit by lightning bolts of truth and humor, come from “one of the most explosively funny American dramatists” (Newsweek). Includes: The Nature and Purpose of the Universe ’Dentity Crisis Titanic The Actor’s Nightmare Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You Beyond Therapy

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218

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Grove Press

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0802188923

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9780802188922

Managing Sports Injuries e-book

By: Christopher M Norris

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Managing Sports Injuries e-book

By: Christopher M Norris

Now in its fourth edition with the revised title – Managing Sports Injuries: a guide for students and clinicians – this highly practical guide maintains its evidence-based approach while introducing new material from both research and clinical sources. It is a comprehensive resource for the management of soft-tissue injuries, focusing on therapy. Well referenced and extensively illustrated, this text continues to be invaluable to physiotherapists, sports and massage therapists, medical practitioners, and all those involved in the treatment of athletes and sports people. Approx.424 pages - Full colour text and illustrations emphasizing all practical techniques - Treatment notes expanded with added topics and basic examination protocols - Additional material enhancing clinical value - Practical "how-to-do" approach enabling application of new techniques - Updated research references

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430

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0702049298

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9780702049293

The Secret World

A History of Intelligence

By: Christopher Andrew

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The Secret World

A History of Intelligence

By: Christopher Andrew

“A comprehensive exploration of spying in its myriad forms from the Bible to the present day . . . Easy to dip into, and surprisingly funny.” —Ben Macintyre in The New York Times Book Review The history of espionage is far older than any of today’s intelligence agencies, yet largely forgotten. The codebreakers at Bletchley Park, the most successful WWII intelligence agency, were completely unaware that their predecessors had broken the codes of Napoleon during the Napoleonic wars and those of Spain before the Spanish Armada. Those who do not understand past mistakes are likely to repeat them. Intelligence is a prime example. At the outbreak of WWI, the grasp of intelligence shown by US President Woodrow Wilson and British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith was not in the same class as that of George Washington during the Revolutionary War and eighteenth-century British statesmen. In the first global history of espionage ever written, distinguished historian and New York Times–bestselling author Christopher Andrew recovers much of the lost intelligence history of the past three millennia—and shows us its continuing relevance. “Accurate, comprehensive, digestible and startling . . . a stellar achievement.” —Edward Lucas, The Times “For anyone with a taste for wide-ranging and shrewdly gossipy history—or, for that matter, for anyone with a taste for spy stories—Andrew’s is one of the most entertaining books of the past few years.” —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker “Remarkable for its scope and delightful for its unpredictable comparisons . . . there are important lessons for spymasters everywhere in this breathtaking and brilliant book.” —Richard J. Aldrich, Times Literary Supplement “Fans of Fleming and Furst will delight in this skillfully related true-fact side of the story.” —Kirkus Reviews “A crowning triumph of one of the most adventurous scholars of the security world.” —Financial Times Includes illustrations

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Yale University Press

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030024052X

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9780300240528

A Single Man

A Novel

By: Christopher Isherwood

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A Single Man

A Novel

By: Christopher Isherwood

Welcome to sunny suburban 1960s Southern California. George is a gay middle-aged English professor, adjusting to solitude after the tragic death of his young partner. He is determined to persist in the routines of his former life. A Single Man follows him over the course of an ordinary twenty-four hours. Behind his British reserve, tides of grief, rage, and loneliness surge—but what is revealed is a man who loves being alive despite all the everyday injustices. When Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man first appeared, it shocked many with its frank, sympathetic, and moving portrayal of a gay man in maturity. Isherwood's favorite of his own novels, it now stands as a classic lyric meditation on life as an outsider.

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Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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1466853344

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9781466853348

Elimeno

By: Christopher J. Perger

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Elimeno

By: Christopher J. Perger

Hello, my names Ricky and I honestly thought I knew what I was doing. I thought life went fromAtoZ. And as it may, it turns out other things do to. Once upon a day I was an average young man with an average life. That is, until my friend Bobby found a lamp that he claimed to be a time machine.Time machine. . . if only. We didnt have the slightest idea what we were dealing with, nor could we have possibly known what was to come. The lamp sent us on an adventure of many adventures, and in turn weve become altered in ways well never be able to undo. Its too late for us, thats obvious.You, on the other hand, are the beneficiary. Lucky you. So, with all the formalities out of the way, Ill just say this: If you thinkyourlife can be a bitch . . . try and takemyshoes for a stroll.

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220

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AuthorHouse

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1504968816

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9781504968812

The Subject Was Death

By: Christopher Arch VII.

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The Subject Was Death

By: Christopher Arch VII.

This is a story of friendships and loyalty, a quest for spirituality, a test of character and a search for inner strength and peace of mind. ❖ The author was born in Akron, Ohio, graduated from Kent State University and maintains a home in the Portage Lakes.

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Dog Ear Publishing

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1598587730

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9781598587739

Beginning Oracle Programming

By: Sean Dillon,Christopher Beck,Thomas Kyte,Joel Kallman,Howard Rogers

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Beginning Oracle Programming

By: Sean Dillon,Christopher Beck,Thomas Kyte,Joel Kallman,Howard Rogers

* A detailed tutorial that takes you from no knowledge of Oracle programming to mastery, teaching you how to write correct, production quality code right from the start. * A clear, step-by-step guide to every aspect of programming the Oracle database, with practical programming techniques and troubleshooting advice from Oracle experts. * Provides an extensive SQL toolkit to tackle common day-to-day database tasks

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Apress

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1430253703

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9781430253709

Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You ; And, The Actor's Nightmare

Two Plays

By: Christopher Durang

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Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You ; And, The Actor's Nightmare

Two Plays

By: Christopher Durang

THE STORIES: SISTER MARY IGNATIUS EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU. Sister Mary Ignatius, a teaching nun who is much concerned with sin in all of its various forms, delivers a cautionary lecture to her charges. One of them, a precocious little boy named Tho

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Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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0822210355

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9780822210351

The Idlers of March

By: Christopher Forrest

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The Idlers of March

By: Christopher Forrest

During the National Hockey League lockout in early 2005, Toronto-based sports journalist David Timmins has little to write about until baseball player Jose Canseco releases his book on steroid abuse, and Timmins boss sends him on a steroid scandal of his own to spring training in Florida. He receives a romantic surprise on the plane ride; absorbs a career shock on the Ides of March; requires his sisters New York condo couch for a night; spends Easter in a rural Ontario town he has never been in before; and yes, he solves the NHL lockout problem with the aid of an inspired cheese maker- of course.

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349

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1456769642

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9781456769642

Retirement Clues for the Clueless

By: Christopher D. Hudson

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Retirement Clues for the Clueless

By: Christopher D. Hudson

This gift book shows readers how to manage and plan their finances wisely and make creative use of time after retirement.

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1577485653

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9781577485650

Book's by Christopher T. George

The Man Who Captured Washington

The Man Who Captured Washington

Baltimore Close Up

Baltimore Close Up

The Libyan Connection

The Libyan Connection

Virginia in the War of 1812

Virginia in the War of 1812

Where Joy Resides

Where Joy Resides

Christopher Durang Explains It All for You

Christopher Durang Explains It All for You

Managing Sports Injuries e-book

Managing Sports Injuries e-book

The Secret World

The Secret World

A Single Man

A Single Man

Elimeno

Elimeno

The Subject Was Death

The Subject Was Death

Beginning Oracle Programming

Beginning Oracle Programming

Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You ; And, The Actor's Nightmare

Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You ; And, The Actor's Nightmare

The Idlers of March

The Idlers of March

Retirement Clues for the Clueless

Retirement Clues for the Clueless

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