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The Gold Star Mother Pilgrimages of the 1930s

Overseas Grave Visitations by Mothers and Widows of Fallen U.S. World War I Soldiers

By: John W. Graham

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The Gold Star Mother Pilgrimages of the 1930s

Overseas Grave Visitations by Mothers and Widows of Fallen U.S. World War I Soldiers

By: John W. Graham

During the first World War, a flag with a gold star identified families who had lost soldiers. Grieving women were "Gold Star" mothers and widows. Between 1930 and 1933, the United States government took 6,654 Gold Star pilgrims to visit their sons' and husbands' graves in American cemeteries in Belgium, England, and France. Veteran Army officers acted as tour guides, helping women come to terms with their losses as they sought solace and closure. The government meticulously planned and paid for everything from transportation and lodging to menus, tips, sightseeing, and interpreters. Flowered wreaths, flags, and camp chairs were provided at the cemeteries, and official photographers captured each woman standing at her loved one's grave. This work covers the Gold Star pilgrimages from their launch to the present day, beginning with an introduction to the war and wartime burial. Subsequent topics include the legislative struggle and evolution of the pilgrimage bill; personal pilgrimages, including that of the parents of poet Joyce Kilmer; the role of the Quartermaster Corps; the segregation controversy; a close examination of the first group to travel, Party A of May 1930; and the results of the pilgrimage experience as described by participants, observers, organizers, and scholars, researched through diaries, letters, scrapbooks, interviews, and newspaper accounts.

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McFarland

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078649199X

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9780786491995

Night Fighter Over Germany

'The Long Road to the Sky'

By: Graham White

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Night Fighter Over Germany

'The Long Road to the Sky'

By: Graham White

This WWII memoir of an NCO Royal Air Force pilot offers a vivid, personal account of wartime life and dangerous operations over Europe. In 1941, Graham White was passing a Royal Air Force recruiting center and, on the spur of the moment, signed up. As a non-commissioned RAF pilot, he went on to fly long-range night-fighters against the Luftwaffe. White experienced badly designed and dangerous aircraft, such as the Beaufighter with its Merlin engine. But he also flew some of the finest planes ever built, like the “Wooden Wonder” Mosquito. In this candid memoir, White offers a rare glimpse of what life was really like in that time of international crisis. He pulls no punches as he describes the blinding errors made by officers who conceived impossible operations for young airmen to fly. But he also shares tales of nights out on the town, when crews could relieve the stress of combat.

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467

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Pen and Sword

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1783460768

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9781783460762

Captain Kidd

The Hunt for the Truth

By: Craig Cabell,Graham A. Thomas,Allan Richards

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Captain Kidd

The Hunt for the Truth

By: Craig Cabell,Graham A. Thomas,Allan Richards

The execution of Captain William Kidd on 23 May 1701 is one of the most controversial and revealing episodes in the long history of piracy. The legend that has grown up around Kidds final voyage, his concealed treasure and the dubious conduct of his trial, has made him into one of the most intriguing and misunderstood figures from the golden age of piracy. For either Kidd was a legal privateer or he was a wicked pirate indeed he has been described as one of the most feared pirates to sail the high seas. But his story is complex and ambiguous. This timely new account of Kidds life and seafaring career reassesses the man and his legend it makes compelling reading.

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Casemate Publishers

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1783032863

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9781783032860

Champagne in Britain, 1800-1914

How the British Transformed a French Luxury

By: Graham Harding

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Champagne in Britain, 1800-1914

How the British Transformed a French Luxury

By: Graham Harding

From its introduction to British society in the mid-17th century champagne has been a wine of elite celebration and hedonism. Champagne in Britain, 1800-1914 is the first book for over a century to study this iconic drink in Britain. Following the British wine market from 1800 to 1914, Harding shows how champagne was consumed by, branded for and marketed to British society. Not only did the champagne market form the foundations of the luxury market we know today, this book shows how it was integral to a number of 19th century social concerns such as the 'temperate turn', anxieties over adulteration and the increasingly prosperous British middle class. Using archival sources from major French producers such as Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Pommery & Greno alongside records from British distributors, newspapers, magazines and wine literature, Champagne in Britain shows how champagne became embedded in the habits of Victorian society. Illustrating the social and marketing dynamics that centered on champagne's luxury status, it reveals the importance of fashion as a driver of choice, the power of the label and the illusion of scarcity. It shows how, through the reach of imperial Britain, the British taste for Champagne spread across the globe and became a marker for status and celebration.

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312

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350202878

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9781350202870

Selection

The Mechanism of Evolution

By: Graham Bell

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Selection

The Mechanism of Evolution

By: Graham Bell

This book adopts a direct experimental approach to evolutionary questions, drawing predominantly from research on microbial systems. The focus is on processes and mechanisms, and incorporates insights from recent advances in whole-genome sequencing, bioinformatics, environmental genomics and developmental genetics.

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Oxford University Press

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0198569726

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9780198569725

Table Mountain to Taumarunui

By: Graham Deeks

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Table Mountain to Taumarunui

By: Graham Deeks

AUTHOR'S NOTE This book is largely a tongue in cheek rendition of real life stories, very often from the animal's perspective. The stories are real but are told using the mental flexibility of a young child with an enquiring mind, who still believes in the Easter bunny. Along the way some literal interpretations of the English language are considered with a hopefully refreshing collapse of their originally intended meaning. These intentionally directionless ramblings include an introduction to some of the most sacred yet basic culinary delights of South African everyday humdrum' cuisine. My partner Frikki and I share a boundless passion for all forms of life. Through circumstance, and sheer numbers, cats have dominated the thread of this book. There are, however, many other creatures that, through no fault of their own, have also contributed significantly to the adventures within this book. What have you got to lose? On your couch .Get set . Go!

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252

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Trafford Publishing

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1425131379

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9781425131371

Island Warriors

A Military Odyssey around Britain

By: John Sadler,Graham Trueman

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Island Warriors

A Military Odyssey around Britain

By: John Sadler,Graham Trueman

We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.' (Attributed to Winston Churchill). Exploring the history of military museum collections around Britain.

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455

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1398114804

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9781398114807

Popular Music

A Teacher's Guide

By: Graham Vulliamy,Edward Lee

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Popular Music

A Teacher's Guide

By: Graham Vulliamy,Edward Lee

The approach of this book, first published in 1982, is multi-disciplinary. Popular music, it is argued, is not only a musical but also a social phenomenon; the criteria needed to assess it are different from those used in the appreciation of ‘classical’ music. The first section of this guide is devoted to setting out just what those criteria should be. A second section puts forward bases for course construction that are detailed and flexible. A final section provides a list of further resources.

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138

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Routledge

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131722339X

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9781317223399

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES

By: GRAHAM GROOM

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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES

By: GRAHAM GROOM

Now in its third fully updated edition The Complete Book of the Commonwealth Games covers every result of every event of every sport in the Games history, from its inception in 1930 to the most recent edition in 2014. It is the ideal companion for following the 2018 Gold Coast Games in Australia.

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Lulu.com

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0244940312

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9780244940317

The Natural History of Washington Territory

By: James Graham Cooper,G. Suckley

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The Natural History of Washington Territory

By: James Graham Cooper,G. Suckley

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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670

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3382312344

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9783382312343

Thatcher

By: Graham Goodlad

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Thatcher

By: Graham Goodlad

Thatcher provides an accessible and scholarly introduction to the personality and career of Britain’s first female political leader and the twentieth century’s longest serving Prime Minister. Providing a balanced narrative and assessment of one of the most significant figures of the post-war era, this new biography examines the reasons why Margaret Thatcher has been admired by many as an architect of national revival, yet loathed by others as the author of widening social and geographical division. The book begins by examining the making of Margaret Thatcher, her education, the beginning of her political career and her rise through the Conservative Party to her appointment as unexpected leader. Moving on to her tenure as Prime Minister, Graham Goodlad then examines her impact at home and abroad, covering her controversial economic policies and hard line with the trade unions, leadership through the Falklands conflict and during the last decade of the Cold War, and influence on Britain’s relationship with a more closely integrated Europe. Finally, the biography closes with a review of Thatcher’s legacy before and after her death in April 2013, and considers how far she shaped the politics and society of the 1980s and those of our own time. Thatcher is essential reading for all students of twentieth-century history and politics.

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Routledge

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1317297245

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9781317297246

Pirate Hunter

The Life of Captain Woodes Rogers

By: Graham A. Thomas

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Pirate Hunter

The Life of Captain Woodes Rogers

By: Graham A. Thomas

On 2 August 1708 Captain Woodes Rogers set sail from Bristol with two ships, the Duke and Duchess, on an epic voyage of circumnavigation that was to make him famous. His mission was to attack, plunder and pillage Spanish ships wherever he could. And, as Graham Thomas shows in this tense and exciting narrative, after a series of pursuits and sea battles he returned laden with booty and with a reputation as one of the most audacious and shrewd fighting captains of the age. He was then appointed governor of the Bahamas by George I with the task of suppressing the pirates who roamed this corner of the Caribbean and preyed on its shipping. He was equally successful as a privateer and pirate-hunter in an age when brutality and ruthlessness were the law of the sea.

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Casemate Publishers

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1844689859

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9781844689859

Pathology of the Human Placenta

By: Kurt Benirschke,Graham J. Burton,Rebecca N Baergen

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Pathology of the Human Placenta

By: Kurt Benirschke,Graham J. Burton,Rebecca N Baergen

Pathology of the Human Placenta remains the most comprehensive and authoritative text in the field. It provides extensive information on the normal placenta, encompassing physiology, metabolism, and endocrinology, and covers the full range of placental diseases in great detail. Further chapters are devoted to abortions, molar pregnancies, multiple pregnancies, and legal considerations. This sixth edition of the book has been extensively revised and expanded to reflect the most recent progress in the field, and a brand new chapter has been added on artificial reproductive technology. Some 800 illustrations are included, many of them in color. The detailed index has been further improved and tables updated. Pathology of the Human Placenta will be of enormous value to pathologists and obstetrician-gynecologists alike.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3642239412

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9783642239410

Comparative Placentation

Structures, Functions and Evolution

By: Peter Wooding,Graham Burton

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Comparative Placentation

Structures, Functions and Evolution

By: Peter Wooding,Graham Burton

Science produces fascinating puzzles: why is there such a range of placental structures when other mammalian organs are so structurally uniform ? Why and how did the different placental structures evolve ? Comparative placental studies can facilitate the identification of the common factors in placental growth, differentiation and function and their relevance to possible evolutionary pathways. Comparative Placentation is the only book presenting up-to-date data illustrating the great variety of structure but uniform function of vertebrate placentas from fish to man. This information is essential for selection of suitable models to investigate particular practical problems of impaired or anomalous growth in human and animal placentation. The unique collection of the best light and electron micrographs from the last thirtyfive years which precisely illustrate the structural range in each taxon, make the book the most authoritative publication in this field and a vital source of information for anyone interested on reproductive physiology, anatomy and medicine.

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304

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540787976

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9783540787976

Stanley's View

By: Stanley Graham

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Stanley's View

By: Stanley Graham

This is the fifth volume of the articles published in the Barnoldswick and Earby times. Local history, contemporary comment and lots of pictures. This is readable history and is published mainly so that readers can have a permanent record of the work. 225 pages and over 120 illustrations. An ideal bedside book or present.

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227

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Lulu.com

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1446170853

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9781446170854

How Giraffes Work

By: Graham Mitchell

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How Giraffes Work

By: Graham Mitchell

There are few creatures more beautiful, aloof, and fascinating than giraffes. Their social and ecological impact has been documented by many researchers. However, the inner workings of extant giraffes are less well known. That is why Graham Mitchell decided to write How Giraffes Work: a comprehensive overview of the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry--in short, the normal functions--of a free-living, wild animal in its natural environment. A zoologist, veterinarian, and physiologist, Mitchell explains how giraffes get through their day. Additionally, he takes readers through the evolution of their physical characteristics, such as their size, shape, and coat markings. His approach integrates history with the physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, behavior, evolution, genetics, ecology, climate science, and more. Each chapter follows the discovery and utility of a different characteristic of giraffes. Illustrated with over two hundred figures and diagrams, the book explains how giraffes might have evolved and survived over many millions of years as well as how our perception of them has changed throughout history. So, how do giraffes work? The answers lie in a story filled not only with the details of their internal working but also with the labors of the extraordinary scientists who have put so many pieces of this puzzle together.

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609

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Oxford University Press

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0197571212

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9780197571217

Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959

By: Graham Webb

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Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959

By: Graham Webb

Short subject films have a long history in American cinemas. These could be anywhere from 2 to 40 minutes long and were used as a "filler" in a picture show that would include a cartoon, a newsreel, possibly a serial and a short before launching into the feature film. Shorts could tackle any topic of interest: an unusual travelogue, a comedy, musical revues, sports, nature or popular vaudeville acts. With the advent of sound-on-film in the mid-to-late 1920s, makers of earlier silent short subjects began experimenting with the short films, using them as a testing ground for the use of sound in feature movies. After the Second World War, and the rising popularity of television, short subject films became far too expensive to produce and they had mostly disappeared from the screens by the late 1950s. This encyclopedia offers comprehensive listings of American short subject films from the 1920s through the 1950s.

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McFarland

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147668118X

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9781476681184

Billy Graham Speaks

Insight from the World's Greatest Preacher

By: Billy Graham,Janet Lowe

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Billy Graham Speaks

Insight from the World's Greatest Preacher

By: Billy Graham,Janet Lowe

A look at a magnetic personality--presented in his own words--portrays a successful businessman and fund-raiser, crusader for religion, and spiritual catalyst for world peace and equality.

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Macmillan Reference USA

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0783889437

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9780783889436

Major Companies of Europe 2000

By: Gale Group,Graham & Whiteside, Limited

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Major Companies of Europe 2000

By: Gale Group,Graham & Whiteside, Limited

This established directory has been thoroughly revised, updated and expanded to provide current and comprehensive information on more than 24,000 of Europe's largest companies. Four volumes are filled with facts and contacts for major public and private companies in all 20 countries of Western Europe.

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954

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Gale Cengage

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1860991645

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9781860991646

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