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One Forbidden Evening (Lady Rivendale's Connections, Book Two)

Regency Romance

By: Jo Goodman

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One Forbidden Evening (Lady Rivendale's Connections, Book Two)

Regency Romance

By: Jo Goodman

A Night of Forbidden Desire Unleashes a Web of Secrets in One Forbidden Evening, a Historical Regency Romance from Jo Goodman Haunted by the memory of her husband's tragic death, Cybelline Caldwell is torn between her roles as a mother and a woman. Longing for the embrace of a man, she succumbs to the allure of a masquerade party hosted by the mysterious Christopher Hollings, Earl of Ferrin. Behind the veil of anonymity, Cybelline seeks a night of passionate abandon, choosing Ferrin as her willing partner in this forbidden game. But, when unexpected passion excites desires neither could have foreseen, Ferrin cannot resist the urge to uncover the identity of his mysterious lover. When he eventually learns Cybelline's true identity, he launches a quest to earn her trust. Cybelline, however, has no desire to be found by anyone. The mysterious letters she's been receiving accuse her of a sinister crime—the murder of her husband. Terrified and desperate to protect her young daughter, she flees London, hoping to escape her past and the dangerous accusations against her. In his determination to unravel the mystery surrounding the captivating Cybelline Caldwell, Ferrin gains her household's trust and captures her daughter's heart. As their connection deepens, Cybelline can't deny her growing feelings for the persistent earl even as they inch closer to the shocking truth concealed within the sinister letters that threaten to destroy them. Awards: Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly Reviews: “A romance to savor.” ~Library Journal “Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting.” ~Publishers Weekly “A master storyteller” ~The Romance Dish “Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.” ~Fresh Fiction

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Q&A Commercial Law 2009-2010

By: Howard Johnson,Jo Reddy

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Q&A Commercial Law 2009-2010

By: Howard Johnson,Jo Reddy

Each Q&A contains 50 questions on topics commonly found on exam papers, with answer plans and comprehensive suggested answers. The titles are written by lecturers who are also examiners, so the student gains an important insight into exactly what examiners are looking for.

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Lady Rivendale's Connections Box Set, Books 1 to 3

Three Full-Length Historical Romance Novels

By: Jo Goodman

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Lady Rivendale's Connections Box Set, Books 1 to 3

Three Full-Length Historical Romance Novels

By: Jo Goodman

Discover Shadows of Desire amid Secrets Revealed in Lady Rivendale’s Connections Box Set, Books 1 to 3: Three Full-Length Historical Romances from Jo Goodman Book 1 - A Season to be Sinful: Fleeing the grasp of an unwanted English lord, Lily Sterling—an orphan raised in a French abbey—seeks refuge in London's bustling streets, only to be ensnared by the very man she aimed to escape. Amidst her escape into Holborn's dangerous alleys, she becomes a guardian to young pickpockets, schooling them in survival when she valiantly rescues Alexander Grantham, Viscount Sheridan (Sherry), a man of uprightness attacked in the streets. In her brave attempt to save him, she's grievously wounded, leading Sherry to bring her and her charges under his care. As they recover, an undeniable attraction blossoms, unearthing deep-seated secrets and vulnerabilities. The discovery of their pasts' dangerous intertwining, coupled with Sherry's mysterious resignation from covert Crown work, propels them into a shared fight against a looming threat. In each other, they find not only love but the courage to face their shared enemy. Book 2 - One Forbidden Evening: Tormented by her husband's death and torn between motherhood and her desires, Cybelline Caldwell finds solace in the arms of Christopher Hollings, Earl of Ferrin, during a masquerade ball's night of passion. Their encounter, meant to remain anonymous, takes a turn when Ferrin vows to discover the identity of his mysterious lover. As he uncovers Cybelline's true self, she struggles with mysterious letters accusing her of her husband's murder, forcing her to flee London with her daughter to escape the allegations. Ferrin's quest to protect and understand Cybelline brings him closer to her family, winning her daughter's affection and gradually earning Cybelline's trust. Despite the looming threat of the letters' contents, their burgeoning relationship faces the ultimate test as they risk everything for love amidst shadows of suspicion and danger. Book 3 - If His Kiss is Wicked: After a harrowing abduction leaves Emmalyn Hathaway with fragmented memories and deep mistrust, she finds refuge in Restell Gardner, a man rumored to be both a rake and a savior. Amidst her turmoil, Emmalyn, alongside her cousin Marisol, seeks Restell's protection and expertise in navigating the treacherous undercurrents of her past. Restell, intrigued by Emmalyn's resilience and mystery, commits to unraveling the circumstances of her ordeal. Their investigation unveils a sinister realm of art fraud involving Marisol's fiancé, Neven Charters, an art expert, and the acclaimed artist Sir Arthur Vega, revealing secrets that threaten Emmalyn's fragile world. As danger mounts, Restell's resolve to protect Emmalyn evolves into a deeper, unexpected desire to win her heart, challenging him to not only safeguard her life but also to mend the trust and affection shattered by her trauma. Awards: Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly Reviews: “A romance to savor.” ~Library Journal “Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting.” ~Publishers Weekly “A master storyteller” ~The Romance Dish “Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.” ~Fresh Fiction LADY RIVENDALE'S CONNECTIONS, in series order: A Season to be Sinful One Forbidden Evening If His Kiss is Wicked The Price of Desire THE DENNEHY SISTERS SERIES, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS SERIES, in series order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart MEET JO GOODMAN: Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She feels lucky that seasickness made her change course. Jo lives with her family in West Virginia.

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Jane Addams and the Men of the Chicago School, 1892-1918

By: Mary Jo Deegan

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Jane Addams and the Men of the Chicago School, 1892-1918

By: Mary Jo Deegan

Jane Addams is well known for her leadership in urban reform, social settlements, pacifism, social work, and women's suffrage.The men of the Chicago School are well known for their leadership in founding sociology and the study of urban life.What has remained hidden however, is that Jane Addams played a pivotal role in the development of sociology and worked closely with the male faculty at the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. By using extensive archival material, Mary Jo Deegan is the first to document Addams's sociological significance and the existence of a sexual division of labor during the founding years of the discipline. As the leader of the women's network, Addams was able to bridge these two spheres of work and knowledge.Through an analysis of the changing relations between the male and female networks, Deegan shows that the Chicago men varied widely in their understanding and acceptance of her sociological though and action.Despite this variation, it was through her work with the men of the Chicago School that Addams left a legacy for sociology as a way of thinking, an area of study, and a methodological approach to data collecting. This previously unexamined heritage of American sociology will be of value to anyone interested in the history of the social sciences, especially sociology and social work, the development of American social thought, the role of professional women, the Progressive Era, and the intellectual contributions of Jane Addams.

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The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band

125th Anniversary Edition

By: Mary Jo Powell

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The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band

125th Anniversary Edition

By: Mary Jo Powell

They always win the halftime. Members of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, embodying the spirit, camaraderie, and excellence of the school they represent, have marched and played proudly for 125 years. Here is the story of the music, the precision, and the tradition of the exceptional band that marches to the beat pulsing through the spirit of Aggieland. Illustrated throughout with historical and contemporary images, this lively history pays tribute to the bandmasters and musicians who have made this organization the pride of Aggies everywhere. Organized around the tenure of its founder, Joseph Holick, and its directors—Richard J. Dunn, E. V. Adams, Joe T. Haney, Ray E. Toler, and Timothy B. Rhea—the book marches through 125 years of tradition and excellence. From the birth of the band, through the development of its marching style, to its most recent triumphs of precision maneuvers and military music, the story is as bold and bright as the band itself. War years, fish bands, boots, band lyres, corps trips, parades, and other traditions known and loved by former band members and other former students of Texas A&M University fill the book’s pages. An appendix lists all of the band’s eight thousand–plus present and former members. This is the story of the determination, discipline, and enduring pride that rests deep in the heart of those young men and women who have been tough enough, proud enough, and good enough to be the noble men and women of Kyle.

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1623498244

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Education for All?

By: Cathie Jo Martin

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Education for All?

By: Cathie Jo Martin

This book offers a unique look at historical policymaking to explore how nineteenth-century fiction writers influenced the creation of public-school systems in Denmark and Great Britain. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details"--

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Echoes

By: Josephine “Jo” McComas Fulks

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Echoes

By: Josephine “Jo” McComas Fulks

This story is a true depiction of life during and following the Great Depression era, when much of the populace was suffering from the lack of bare necessities. Scores of those living in that period of time were deprived of the very basics; unless, of course, they could live off the land as the farmers did. The government controlled some items such as sugar and coffee and only a limited supply was allotted according to the availability and the level of need. Other hardships endured included the mode of transportation, the primitive methods used in farming and the effort to provide for the general well-being of families, some of them having several members. The story takes the author through the survival, marriage, and raising her own family as the effects of the depression were waning

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In Want of a Wife

By: Jo Goodman

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In Want of a Wife

By: Jo Goodman

Dazzling" --Publishers Weekly (starred review) When his mail-order bride arrives from New York, a Wyoming rancher gets more than he bargained for in this first-rate romance from the bestselling Jo Goodman. For fans of Linda Lael Miller and Catherine Anderson. SHE HAS NOWHERE LEFT TO TURN Jane Middlebourne needs a way out. In 1891, life in New York is unforgiving for a young woman with no prospects, especially when her family wants nothing to do with her. So when Jane discovers an ad for a mail-order bride needed in Bitter Springs, Wyoming, she responds with a hopeful heart. HE HAS EVERYTHING TO LOSE Rancher Morgan Longstreet is in want of a wife who will be his partner at Morning Star, someone who will work beside him and stand by him. His first impression of the fair and fragile Jane is that she is not that woman. But when she sets out to prove him wrong, the secrets he cannot share put into jeopardy every happiness they hope to find….

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Community and Public Health Nursing

By: Cherie Rector,Mary Jo Stanley

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Community and Public Health Nursing

By: Cherie Rector,Mary Jo Stanley

Community and Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Public’s Health, 10th Edition delivers an engaging introduction to the principles of public health nursing and employs a highly visual, student-friendly approach to guide students in developing the understanding and skills to confidently promote health, foster disease prevention, and protect at-risk populations — including older adults, homeless populations, veterans, refugees, and the LGBTQ community — whether practicing in acute care or community and public health settings. Extensively revised and featuring a wealth of real-world examples, this updated edition reflects today’s most prominent public health issues and empowers students to provide the most effective nursing care wherever they may choose to practice.

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1975123050

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The Little Book of Puppy Love

True Animal Stories to Warm the Soul

By: Jennifer Basye Sander,Jo Coudert

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The Little Book of Puppy Love

True Animal Stories to Warm the Soul

By: Jennifer Basye Sander,Jo Coudert

A heartwarming collection of stories about the dogs, cats and pets who have touched the lives of those around them Sometimes, animals come into our lives just when we need them most. In these true stories about the powerful connections between people and pets, Jo Coudert and Jennifer Basye Sander uncover the simple joys of loving and being loved by our four-legged companions. In this book you’ll meet the German shepherd with a special sense for comforting the sick; the loyal dog who risks his own life to rescue a drowning boy; the troublesome rabbit who warms her way into a new family; the chatty parrot who brings joy to the home of a lonely widow; the abandoned horse and foster child who rescue each other; and many, many more. These animals don’t just bring us comfort—they save our lives. Coudert and Sander celebrate the everyday miracles that happen when we form bonds with animals. This new edition combines two charming collections—The Dog Who Healed a Family and The Dog with the Old Soul —into one beautiful gift-worthy hardcover package.

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1488076766

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Commercial Law

By: Alan Paul Dobson,Jo Reddy

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Commercial Law

By: Alan Paul Dobson,Jo Reddy

Part of the successful Routledge-Cavendish Q&Aseries, which provides students with essential advice and guidance for essay and exam success, Q&A Commercial Law 2007-2008has been fully updated and revised to incorporate new developments in commercial law, including the Consumer credit Act 2006. Incorporating all the main areas of the subject from sale of goods through consumer credit to agency and international trade, it contains a range of pedagogical features including: fifty questions on topics commonly found on exam papers comprehensive suggested answers. Written by lecturers who are also examiners, this book gives students an important insight into exactly what examiners are looking for in an answer, making it an excellent revision and practice guide.

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Psychology Press

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185941740X

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My Precious Jewel

By: Belinda Jo Adams

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My Precious Jewel

By: Belinda Jo Adams

Eleven-year-old Emerald Cooper loves Aaron Davis, who is ten years her senior and only sees her as a close friend of the family. At the turn of the 20th century, a time when women could not enter into a man's world, she could not let him know how she felt before he left on a venture. While Aaron is away helping in the building of the Panama Canal, a newcomer, Reuben Baker, comes to town. As the years go by, Reuben falls in love with Emerald and sets her heart in turmoil as she tries to decide whether to wait for a chance to declare her love for Aaron or accept a love that is being offered her right now.

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0595296289

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What's Math Got to Do with It?

How Parents and Teachers Can Help Children Learn to Love Their Least Favorite Su bject

By: Jo Boaler

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What's Math Got to Do with It?

How Parents and Teachers Can Help Children Learn to Love Their Least Favorite Su bject

By: Jo Boaler

“Highly accessible and enjoyable for readers who love and loathe math.” —Booklist A critical read for teachers and parents who want to improve children’s mathematics learning, What’s Math Got to Do with It? is “an inspiring resource” (Publishers Weekly). Featuring all the important advice and suggestions in the original edition of What’s Math Got to Do with It?, this revised edition is now updated with new research on the brain and mathematics that is revolutionizing scientists’ understanding of learning and potential. As always Jo Boaler presents research findings through practical ideas that can be used in classrooms and homes. The new What’s Math Got to Do with It? prepares teachers and parents for the Common Core, shares Boaler’s work on ways to teach mathematics for a “growth mindset,” and includes a range of advice to inspire teachers and parents to give their students the best mathematical experience possible.

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Directing Ecological Succession

By: J.O. Luken

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Directing Ecological Succession

By: J.O. Luken

Succession, the tendency of plant communities to change through time, presents a challenge to those who must satisfy goals established for the use and preservation of natural resources. The practical application of what is known about successional changes has not advanced quickly; subsequently plant community management is often carried out without recourse to the latest scientific data.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0412344505

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Nothing Wagered

A Novel

By: Jo Ann Ferguson

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Nothing Wagered

A Novel

By: Jo Ann Ferguson

Golden dreams in California never came true for Lizzie Buchanan and her family. After her sister and brother-in-law died trying to find gold, Lizzie is left with her two young nephews. She vows to take them home to Kentucky where they can live far away from the greed in the gold fields. To fulfill her vow, she needs help. The only one she can turn to is the man who shattered her heart on her way west. Cliff Hollister likes working hard and playing hard. He doesn’t have room in his life for Lizzie and the boy. Then he realizes that she could earn him a fortune with her skills at the card table, so he agrees to escort them east. But it’s more than gold that draws him to her, because he is curious why he has never been able to forget lovely Lizzie. Now, as they travel, he is determined to find out . . .

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Open Road Media

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Blackett

Physics, War, and Politics in the Twentieth Century

By: Mary Jo Nye

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Blackett

Physics, War, and Politics in the Twentieth Century

By: Mary Jo Nye

This is a lively and compact biography of P. M. S. Blackett, one of the most brilliant and controversial physicists of the twentieth century. Nobel laureate, leader of operational research during the Second World War, scientific advisor to the British government, President of the Royal Society, member of the House of Lords, Blackett was also denounced as a Stalinist apologist for opposing American and British development of atomic weapons, subjected to FBI surveillance, and named as a fellow traveler on George Orwell's infamous list. His service as a British Royal Navy officer in the First World War prepared Blackett to take a scientific advisory role on military matters in the mid-1930s. An international leader in the experimental techniques of the cloud chamber, he was a pioneer in the application of magnetic evidence for the geophysical theory of continental drift. But his strong political stands made him a polarizing influence, and the decisions he made capture the complexity of living a prominent twentieth-century scientific life.

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Harvard University Press

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0674015487

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Commercial Law Q and A 2003-2004

By: Jo Reddy

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Commercial Law Q and A 2003-2004

By: Jo Reddy

Part of the successful Routledge-Cavendish Q&A series, which provides students with essential advice and guidance for essay and exam success, Q&A Commercial Law 2007-2008 has been fully updated and revised to incorporate new developments in commercial law, including the Consumer credit Act 2006. Incorporating all the main areas of the subject from sale of goods through consumer credit to agency and international trade, it contains a range of pedagogical features including: fifty questions on topics commonly found on exam papers comprehensive suggested answers. Written by lecturers who are also examiners, this book gives students an important insight into exactly what examiners are looking for in an answer, making it an excellent revision and practice guide.

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The Last Renegade

By: Jo Goodman

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The Last Renegade

By: Jo Goodman

A stunning western historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman, one of today's “premier western romance writers.”* As the owner of the Pennyroyal Saloon and Hotel, Lorraine Berry is privy to almost everything that goes on in Bitter Springs, Wyoming—including the bloodshed plaguing its citizens. With all of the good men dying at the hands of a local rancher and his three sons, Raine hires a shootist to be the town’s protector. But her handsome new employee is more than a hired hand; he’s a man who keeps his guns close and his secrets closer. After a chance encounter on a train, Kellen Coltrane travels to the Pennyroyal to carry out a dying man’s last wish. But once he meets the hotel’s fiery-haired proprietor, Coltrane finds himself assuming the role of the shootist’s accomplice and agrees to protect Bitter Springs. And as he learns more about Raine’s own tragedy, Coltrane can’t deny his growing desire for the courageous widow, or the urge to protect her from the threat that draws near...

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1101589612

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Michael Polanyi and His Generation

Origins of the Social Construction of Science

By: Mary Jo Nye

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Michael Polanyi and His Generation

Origins of the Social Construction of Science

By: Mary Jo Nye

Describes Michael Polanyi's role in the way the philosophy of science was seen as a social enterprise, not relying entirely on empiricism and reason alone.

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022610317X

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Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West

By: Robert R. Dykstra,Jo Ann Manfra

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Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West

By: Robert R. Dykstra,Jo Ann Manfra

Raised on Gunsmoke, Bat Masterson, and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, we know what it means to “get outta Dodge”—to make a hasty escape from a dangerous place, like the Dodge City of Wild West lore. But why, of all the notorious, violent cities of old, did Dodge win this distinction? And what does this tenacious cultural metaphor have to do with the real Dodge City? In a book as much about the making of cultural myths as it is about Dodge City itself, authors Robert Dykstra and Jo Ann Manfra take us back into the history of Dodge to trace the growth of the city and its legend side-by-side. An exploration of murder statistics, court cases, and contemporary accounts reveals the historical Dodge to be neither as violent nor as lawless as legend has it—but every bit as intriguing. In a style that captures the charm and chicanery of storytelling in the Old West, Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West finds a culprit in a local attorney, Harry Gryden, who fed sensational accounts to the national media during the so-called "Dodge City War" of 1883. Once launched, the legend leads the authors through the cultural landscape of twentieth-century America, as Dodge City became a useful metaphor in more and more television series and movies. Meanwhile, back in the actual Dodge, struggling on a lost frontier, a mirror image of the mythical city began to emerge, as residents increasingly embraced tourism as an economic necessity. Dodge City and the Birth of the Wild West maps a metaphor for belligerent individualism and social freedom through the cultural imagination, from a historical starting point to its mythical reflection. In this, the book restores both the reality of Dodge and its legend to their rightful place in the continuum of American culture.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700624767

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Our Universe

An Astronomer’s Guide

By: Jo Dunkley

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Our Universe

An Astronomer’s Guide

By: Jo Dunkley

A BBC Sky at Night Best Astronomy and Space Book of the Year “[A] luminous guide to the cosmos...Jo Dunkley swoops from Earth to the observable limits, then explores stellar life cycles, dark matter, cosmic evolution and the soup-to-nuts history of the Universe.” —Nature “A grand tour of space and time, from our nearest planetary neighbors to the edge of the observable Universe...If you feel like refreshing your background knowledge...this little gem certainly won’t disappoint.” —Govert Schilling, BBC Sky at Night Most of us have heard of black holes and supernovas, galaxies and the Big Bang. But few understand more than the bare facts about the universe we call home. What is really out there? How did it all begin? Where are we going? Jo Dunkley begins in Earth’s neighborhood, explaining the nature of the Solar System, the stars in our night sky, and the Milky Way. She traces the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang fourteen billion years ago, past the birth of the Sun and our planets, to today and beyond. She then explains cutting-edge debates about such perplexing phenomena as the accelerating expansion of the universe and the possibility that our universe is only one of many. Our Universe conveys with authority and grace the thrill of scientific discovery and a contagious enthusiasm for the endless wonders of space-time.

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Harvard University Press

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0674986032

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Frontier Blood

The Saga of the Parker Family

By: Jo Ella Powell Exley

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Frontier Blood

The Saga of the Parker Family

By: Jo Ella Powell Exley

A must read for anyone with an interest in the far Southwest or Native American history.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1603441093

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The History Manifesto

By: Jo Guldi,David Armitage

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The History Manifesto

By: Jo Guldi,David Armitage

How should historians speak truth to power – and why does it matter? Why is five hundred years better than five months or five years as a planning horizon? And why is history – especially long-term history – so essential to understanding the multiple pasts which gave rise to our conflicted present? The History Manifesto is a call to arms to historians and everyone interested in the role of history in contemporary society. Leading historians Jo Guldi and David Armitage identify a recent shift back to longer-term narratives, following many decades of increasing specialisation, which they argue is vital for the future of historical scholarship and how it is communicated. This provocative and thoughtful book makes an important intervention in the debate about the role of history and the humanities in a digital age. It will provoke discussion among policymakers, activists and entrepreneurs as well as ordinary listeners, viewers, readers, students and teachers. This title is also available as Open Access.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316165256

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From Liberal to Labour with Women's Suffrage, Second Edition

The Story of Catherine Marshall

By: Jo Vellacott

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From Liberal to Labour with Women's Suffrage, Second Edition

The Story of Catherine Marshall

By: Jo Vellacott

Catherine Marshall was a vital figure in the women's suffrage movement in Britain before the First World War. Using her remarkable political skills on behalf of the major non-militant organization, the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS), she built close connections with major suffragist politicians, leading some, in all three parties, to consider adopting a measure of women's enfranchisement as a party plank. By 1913 Marshall was uniquely placed as a lobbyist, with inside information and sympathetic listeners in every party. Through her the dynamically re-organized NUWSS brought the women's suffrage issue to the fore of public awareness. It pushed the Labour Party to adopt a strong stand on women's suffrage and raised working-class consciousness, re-awakening a long-dormant demand for full adult enfranchisement. Had the general election due in 1915 taken place, NUWSS financial and organizational support for the Labour Party might well have been substantial enough to influence the final results. These impressive achievements were forgotten by the time Catherine Marshall died in 1961. Even recent research on the period has failed to show the full significance of the issue of women's suffrage, much less Marshall's part in the movement. Jo Vellacott's revealing account of Marshall's political work also includes vivid descriptions of a liberal Victorian childhood, a strangely purposeless young adulthood, and the heady experiences of women who, through the awakening of political consciousness, forged a lifestyle to fit their new aspirations.

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The Economic and Social Law of the European Union

By: Josephine Shaw,Jo Hunt,Chloe Wallace

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The Economic and Social Law of the European Union

By: Josephine Shaw,Jo Hunt,Chloe Wallace

This title provides students with a clear, accessible and highly engaging analysis of substantive law of the EU in the most comprehensive text of its kind, as well as containing chapter summaries, questions, suggestions for further reading and annotated web addresses.

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