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The Affair of... Mysteries series

Books 1, 2, 3: The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg cozy, The Affair of the Mutilated Mink, The Affair of the Thirty-Nine Cufflinks

By: James Anderson

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The Affair of... Mysteries series

Books 1, 2, 3: The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg cozy, The Affair of the Mutilated Mink, The Affair of the Thirty-Nine Cufflinks

By: James Anderson

A triumph of ingenuity. Excellent escapism' Sunday Telegraph - The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg cozy The theft of the diamond necklace and the antique pistols might all be explained, but the body in the lake - that really was a puzzle. For Inspector Wilkins, it was going to take some intricate sleuthing to uncover who killed whom and why. - The Affair of the Mutilated Mink An impromtu Hollywood party at the Alderley country estateprove too much for the family's butler, Merryweather. And that's before the murder in the middle of the night... - The Affair of the Thirty-Nine Cufflinks When Lord Burford reluctantly agrees to host his relatives at Alderley, he soon finds out that family can be murder. It isn't long before Inspector Wilkins has to be called in ... yet again. 'If you half-close your eyes you can almost smell Poirot or Miss Marple shuffling through the pages' Daily Sport

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Allison & Busby Ltd

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0749031417

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9780749031411

The Nation's Largest Landlord

The Bureau of Land Management in the American West

By: James R. Skillen

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The Nation's Largest Landlord

The Bureau of Land Management in the American West

By: James R. Skillen

It is the largest landholder in America, overseeing nearly an eighth of the country: 258 million acres located almost exclusively west of the Mississippi River, with even twice as much below the surface. Its domain embraces wildlife and wilderness, timber, range, and minerals, and for over 60 years, the Bureau of Land Management has been an agency in search of a mission. This is the first comprehensive, analytical history of the BLM and its struggle to find direction. James Skillen traces the bureau's course over three periods—its formation in 1946 and early focus on livestock and mines, its 1970s role as mediator between commerce and conservation, and its experience of political gridlock since 1981 when it faced a powerful antienvironmental backlash. Focusing on events that have shaped the BLM's overall mission, organization, and culture, he takes up issues ranging from the National Environmental Policy Act to the Sagebrush Rebellion in order to paint a broad picture of the agency's changing role in the American West. Focusing on the vast array of lands and resources that the BLM manages, he explores the complex and at times contradictory ways that Americans have valued nature. Skillen shows that, although there have been fleeting moments of consensus over the purpose of national forests and parks, there has never been any such consensus over the federal purpose of the public lands overseen by the BLM. Highlighting the perennial ambiguities shadowing the BLM's domain and mission, Skillen exposes the confusion sown by conflicting congressional statutes, conflicting political agendas, and the perennial absence of public support. He also shows that, while there is room for improvement in federal land management, the criteria by which that improvement is measured change significantly over time. In the face of such ambiguity—political, social, and economic--Skillen argues that the agency's history of limited political power and uncertain mission has, ironically, better prepared it to cope with the more chaotic climate of federal land management in the twenty-first century. Indeed, operating in an increasingly crowded physical and political landscape, it seems clear that the BLM's mission will continue to be marked by ambiguity. For historians, students, public administrators, or anyone who cares about American lands, Skillen offers a cautionary tale for those still searching for a final solution to federal land and resource conflicts.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700618953

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9780700618958

The Affair of the Mutilated Mink

A delightfully quirky murder mystery in the great tradition of Agatha Christie

By: James Anderson

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The Affair of the Mutilated Mink

A delightfully quirky murder mystery in the great tradition of Agatha Christie

By: James Anderson

The Earl of Burford can't believe his luck; Rex Ransom, his favourite star from the 'talkies', and his hot-shot producer, Haggermeir, want to film their next feature at Alderley, the family's seventeenth-century country estate. Somewhat less enthusiastic is the Countess, who suddenly finds herself hosting an impromptu house party for the incoming Hollywood crowd. It's almost too much for poor Merryweather, the family's imperturbable butler, to cope with. And that's before there's a murder in the dead of night. By morning Inspector Wilkins of the Westshire Constabulary is cast in the unlikely role of hero, as he tiptoes through the evidence and endeavours to unravel the slightly batty, thoroughly baffling mystery.and work out just what a mutilated mink coat has to do with anything.

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Allison & Busby

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0749009284

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9780749009281

A Profane Wit

The Life of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester

By: James William Johnson

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A Profane Wit

The Life of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester

By: James William Johnson

A biography of the poet and libertine the Earl of Rochester. Of the glittering, licentious court around King Charles II, John Wilmot, the second Earl of Rochester, was the most notorious. Simultaneously admired and vilified, he personified the rake-hell. Libertine, profane, promiscuous, heshocked his pious contemporaries with his doubts about religion and his blunt verses that dealt with sex or vicious satiric assaults on the high and mighty of the court. This account of Rochester and his times provides the facts behind his legendary reputation as a rake and his deathbed repentance. However, it also demonstrates that he was a loving if unfaithful husband, a devoted father, a loyal friend, a serious scholar, a social critic, and an aspiring patriot. An Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Rochester, James William Johnson is the author or editor of nine books and many articles treating British and American Literature.

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University Rochester Press

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1580461700

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9781580461702

Three Score Years and Ten: or More?

A Study of Cult Interest in People of Extraordinary Age and its Origins in the Seventeenth to Nineteenth Centuries

By: Trevor James Cooper

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Three Score Years and Ten: or More?

A Study of Cult Interest in People of Extraordinary Age and its Origins in the Seventeenth to Nineteenth Centuries

By: Trevor James Cooper

Three Score Years and Ten: Or More? delves into the enduring fascination with individuals who live beyond 100 years. The intrigue centres not only on the accomplishment itself but also on the mysteries of how and why these people achieve such remarkable longevity. This research shifts its focus from contemporary centenarians, whose ages can be more reliably verified due to improved record-keeping, to an earlier era marked by less clear historical records. It investigates the genesis of this interest and the emergence of what could be termed a ‘cult of centenarianism.’ During this period, claims of extreme old age sparked debates between believers and sceptics, creating a cultural divide. The book also examines the significant role media played in this phenomenon. The portrayal and promotion of centenarians by the media of the time laid the groundwork for themes explored in this book, contributing to the ongoing public intrigue surrounding individuals of advanced age.

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Austin Macauley Publishers

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1035841444

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The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg cozy

A delightfully quirky murder mystery in the tradition of Agatha Christie.

By: James Anderson

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The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg cozy

A delightfully quirky murder mystery in the tradition of Agatha Christie.

By: James Anderson

The theft of the diamond necklace and the antique pistols might all be explained, but the body in the lake is particularly puzzling. 'Don't expect me to solve anything,' Inspector Wilkins announces modestly when he arrives to sort out the unpleasantness. And at a gathering that includes English aristocracy, foreign agents in disguise, a ravishing baroness, a daring jewel thief, a Texan millionaire and, of course, the redoubtable butler, it would take some intricate sleuthing to uncover who killed whom and why. For whodunnit fans who prefer their villains to be nice and refined people, the sort who quote Shakespeare and knock off their nearest and dearest between rubbers of bridge, The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg cozy is a delectable treat.

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Allison & Busby

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0749008962

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9780749008963

The Diary of a Country Parson, 1758-1802

By: James Woodforde

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The Diary of a Country Parson, 1758-1802

By: James Woodforde

A literary classic and a unique social portrait of 18th century english village life.

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Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd

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1853113115

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9781853113116

No Hope for Heaven, No Fear of Hell

The Stafford-Townsend Feud of Colorado County, Texas, 1871-1911

By: James C. Kearney,Bill Stein,James Smallwood

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No Hope for Heaven, No Fear of Hell

The Stafford-Townsend Feud of Colorado County, Texas, 1871-1911

By: James C. Kearney,Bill Stein,James Smallwood

Two family names have come to be associated with the violence that plagued Colorado County, Texas, for decades after the end of the Civil War: the Townsends and the Staffords. Both prominent families amassed wealth and achieved status, but it was their resolve to hold on to both, by whatever means necessary, including extra-legal means, that sparked the feud. Elected office was one of the paths to success, but more important was control of the sheriff’s office, which gave one a decided advantage should the threat of gun violence arise. No Hope for Heaven, No Fear of Hell concentrates on those individual acts of private justice associated with the Stafford and Townsend families. It began with an 1871 shootout in Columbus, followed by the deaths of the Stafford brothers in 1890. The second phase blossomed after 1898 with the assassination of Larkin Hope, and concluded in 1911 with the violent deaths of Marion Hope, Jim Townsend, and Will Clements, all in the space of one month.

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University of North Texas Press

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1574416502

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A Strange Business

By: James Hamilton

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A Strange Business

By: James Hamilton

Britain in the nineteenth century saw a series of technological and social changes which continue to influence and direct us today. Its reactants were human genius, money and influence, its crucibles the streets and institutions, its catalyst time, its control the market. In this rich and fascinating book, James Hamilton investigates the vibrant exchange between culture and business in nineteenth-century Britain, which became a center for world commerce following the industrial revolution. He explores how art was made and paid for, the turns of fashion, and the new demands of a growing middle-class, prominent among whom were the artists themselves. While leading figures such as Turner, Constable, Landseer, Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Dickens are players here, so too are the patrons, financiers, collectors and industrialists; publishers, entrepreneurs, and journalists; artists' suppliers, engravers, dealers and curators; hostesses, shopkeepers and brothel keepers; quacks, charlatans, and auctioneers. Hamilton brings them all vividly to life in this kaleidoscopic portrait of the business of culture in nineteenth-century Britain, and provides thrilling and original insights into the working lives of some of the era's most celebrated artists.

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Simon and Schuster

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1605988715

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9781605988719

35 Degrees 24 Minutes North - 91 Degrees West

A Town Called Hickory Ridge

By: Johnny H. Wilson,Isaac A. Bratcher,Don Evans,James O. Jeffers

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A Town Called Hickory Ridge

By: Johnny H. Wilson,Isaac A. Bratcher,Don Evans,James O. Jeffers

A history of the settlement and development of the townships of Brushy Lake and Hickory Ridge and of the emergence of the town of Hickory ridge, all located within the state of Arkansas. The time span covered begins with the discovery of America and comes forth to about the year 2000. It includes such events as DeSoto's trek through the area, transfer of ownership via the Louisiana Purchase, regional exploration and surveying, territorial politics and gaining the status of statehood. Following the time of the Civil War, the narrative focuses more on the development of Cross County, the two townships of Brushy Lake and Hickory Ridge and, finally, on the town of hickory Ridge. A history of some of the region's schools, churches, and cemeteries is included as well as several maps, some as early as 1819, a full record of Cross County post offices, Peace Court Records from the early part of the 20th century, and many random photographs.

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Trafford Publishing

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1412221862

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9781412221863

The Affair of the Thirty-Nine Cufflinks

A delightfully quirky murder mystery in the great tradition of Agatha Christie

By: James Anderson

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The Affair of the Thirty-Nine Cufflinks

A delightfully quirky murder mystery in the great tradition of Agatha Christie

By: James Anderson

Lord Burford had some serious misgivings about hosting yet another house party at Alderley. After all, the previous two could, at best, be described as disastrous. But with family members travelling down for the funeral of an elderly relative, the Earl really had no choice but to offer accommodation. It did not take long for things to go wrong even before a body was found. For readers who want the twist in the tale to be as elegant as a well-tied cravat, it would be criminal to miss The Affair of the Thirty-Nine Cufflinks.

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Allison & Busby

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0749010002

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9780749010003

Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford and Duke of Ireland (1362-1392)

The Rise and Fall of a Royal Favourite

By: James Ross

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Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford and Duke of Ireland (1362-1392)

The Rise and Fall of a Royal Favourite

By: James Ross

The first full-length study of one of the most controversial figures of later fourteenth century England.

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Boydell & Brewer

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1837651973

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9781837651979

The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1880–1883

Volume 1

By: Henry James

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The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1880–1883

Volume 1

By: Henry James

Recipient of the “Approved Edition” seal from the Modern Language Association’s Committee on Scholarly Editions This volume of The Complete Letters of Henry James: 1880–1883 includes 122 letters, 67 of which are published for the first time, written between June 6, 1880, and October 20, 1881. The letters record Henry James’s confirmation of his identity as a London resident, follow his struggles with the complexities of his professional life, and illustrate his closer attention to family and friends. His friends, such as Henry and Clover Adams, and family members, such as his brother, William, view him as their resident Londoner. When his sister, Alice, and her companion, Katharine Loring, travel to Britain, James both supervises Alice’s state of health and also reports on its status to their parents. The letters show Henry James’s professional life as he shifts away from writing pot-boiling reviews and short fiction toward the greater novels that continue to be associated with him, especially The Portrait of a Lady. We also see James negotiating with publishers and arranging whenever possible simultaneous publication in Britain and the United States in order to maximize his writing income. This volume concludes with James’s much-anticipated return to his native America, buoyed by his completion of The Portrait of a Lady. The journey marked a significant milestone in the author’s life.

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0803288271

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9780803288270

Book's by James Burford

The Affair of... Mysteries series

The Affair of... Mysteries series

The Nation's Largest Landlord

The Nation's Largest Landlord

The Affair of the Mutilated Mink

The Affair of the Mutilated Mink

A Profane Wit

A Profane Wit

Three Score Years and Ten: or More?

Three Score Years and Ten: or More?

The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg cozy

The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg cozy

The Diary of a Country Parson, 1758-1802

The Diary of a Country Parson, 1758-1802

No Hope for Heaven, No Fear of Hell

No Hope for Heaven, No Fear of Hell

A Strange Business

A Strange Business

35 Degrees 24 Minutes North - 91 Degrees West

35 Degrees 24 Minutes North - 91 Degrees West

The Affair of the Thirty-Nine Cufflinks

The Affair of the Thirty-Nine Cufflinks

Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford and Duke of Ireland (1362-1392)

Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford and Duke of Ireland (1362-1392)

The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1880–1883

The Complete Letters of Henry James, 1880–1883

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