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Bribes

By: John Thomas Noonan

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Bribes

By: John Thomas Noonan

Traces the history of bribery from ancient Egypt to ABSCAM, examines changing perceptions of bribery, and discusses the legal, ethical and religious injunctions against bribes

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Univ of California Press

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0520061543

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9780520061545

Belligerents, Brinkmanship, and the Big Stick

A Historical Encyclopedia of American Diplomatic Concepts

By: John M. Dobson

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Belligerents, Brinkmanship, and the Big Stick

A Historical Encyclopedia of American Diplomatic Concepts

By: John M. Dobson

This encyclopedia offers authoritative coverage of the concepts, traditions, events, and individuals that shaped United States' foreign relations from the American Revolution to the present. Belligerents, Brinkmanship, and the Big Stick: A Historical Encyclopedia of American Diplomatic Concepts is the first comprehensive encyclopedic work to focus specifically on America's extraordinary history of political engagement with the world. With hundreds of alphabetically organized entries and a rich collection of primary sources, it offers a unique way of understanding the centrality of diplomacy and the role of foreign relations throughout U.S. history. The encyclopedia is divided into five chronological sections, each containing a brief introduction, topical entries, biographical portraits, and representative documents. It is designed to help readers gain a deeper understanding of both general ideas as well as specific policies like the Monroe Doctrine, the Open Door Policy, and Shuttle Diplomacy. By examining seminal events, important ideas, and individual contributions in the context of U.S. history, the encyclopedia reveals the underlying traditions and motivations of American foreign policy as it has evolved over time.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1598841327

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9781598841329

Esper

By: John Fujii

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Esper

By: John Fujii

A worldwide viral pandemic has resulted in many consequences. One of these is the appearance of a few mutant babies endowed with extra sensory perceptions and powers, espers. Michael “Little Mike” Ishikawa is one of these first espers. As he grows and develops, he searches for other espers, his identity and ultimate destiny as an esper. This is his story.

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iUniverse

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0595159699

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9780595159697

Whistlestop

My Favorite Stories from Presidential Campaign History

By: John Dickerson

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Whistlestop

My Favorite Stories from Presidential Campaign History

By: John Dickerson

From Face the Nation moderator and contributing editor for The Atlantic John Dickerson come the stories behind the stories of the most memorable moments in American presidential campaign history. The stakes are high. The characters full of striving and ego. Presidential campaigns are a contest for control of power in the most powerful country on earth. The battle of ideas has a clear end, with winners and losers, and along the way there are sharp turning points-primaries, debates, conventions, and scandals that squeeze candidates into emergency action, frantic grasping, and heroic gambles. As Mike Murphy the political strategist put it, "Campaigns are like war without bullets." Whistlestop tells the human story of nervous gambits hatched in first-floor hotel rooms, failures of will before the microphone, and the cross-country crack-ups of long-planned stratagems. At the bar at the end of a campaign day, these are the stories reporters rehash for themselves and embellish for newcomers. In addition to the familiar tales, Whistlestop also remembers the forgotten stories about the bruising and reckless campaigns of the nineteenth century when the combatants believed the consequences included the fate of the republic itself. Some of the most modern-feeling elements of the American presidential campaign were born before the roads were paved and electric lights lit the convention halls-or there were convention halls at all. Whistlestop is a ride through the American campaign history with one of its most enthusiastic conductors guiding you through the landmarks along the way.

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Twelve

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1455540463

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9781455540464

Blood Pond

By: John Wm Beckner

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Blood Pond

By: John Wm Beckner

Zack and Pam. Young lovers in their first romantic involvement make for the perfect love. Until she crosses paths with a gang leader having a bad day. What happens to her that day is indescribably horrible. Zacks insane grief drives his quest for vengeance leading to an unbelievable climax.

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iUniverse

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1469702444

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9781469702445

Presidential Campaigns, Slogans, Issues, and Platforms [3 volumes]

The Complete Encyclopedia [3 volumes]

By: Robert North Roberts,Scott John Hammond,Valerie A. Sulfaro

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Presidential Campaigns, Slogans, Issues, and Platforms [3 volumes]

The Complete Encyclopedia [3 volumes]

By: Robert North Roberts,Scott John Hammond,Valerie A. Sulfaro

The book provides a comprehensive discussion of the major issues and events surrounding all American presidential elections, from the earliest years of the Republic through the campaign of 2008. Presidential Campaigns, Slogans, Issues, and Platforms: The Complete Encyclopedia is an easy-to-use reference work designed to encourage students and anyone interested in democratic politics to undertake a greater understanding of this complex aspect of American political life. The three-volume work covers each presidential campaign in depth, examining a large number of related issues ranging from the use of social media in modern presidential campaigns to negative campaign ads and key slogans used in every presidential campaign. Volume One contains entries offering specific and focused information on issues, trends, factors, slogans, strategies, and other more detailed elements of presidential campaigning from the first stirrings of the American democratic process to the first decade of the 21st century. Volumes Two and Three provide chronological accounts of every presidential campaign since the ratification of the Constitution through the campaign of 2008, with Volume Two covering the campaign of 1788–89 to the campaign of 1908, and Volume Three covering the campaign of 1912 to the campaign of 2008.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313380937

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9780313380938

Chief of Detectives

By: John L. Sullivan

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Chief of Detectives

By: John L. Sullivan

Author John L. Sullivan has spent the vast majority of his adult life working with the heroic men and women of law enforcement. Hes been a part of, dealt with, and has witnessed mans selfishness, cruelty, and inhumanity to his fellow citizens. But he can also give testimony to the caring and gentle side of man demonstrated each day by the citizen who wears the badge. In Chief of Detectives, Sullivan offers snapshot accounts of some of the experiences throughout his service. He shares stories of his trials and tribulations beginning with his career in a small, six-person suburban police department in the Midwest; rising through the ranks; and completing a thirty-four-year law-enforcement career as deputy chief, chief of detectives for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. This memoir narrates the story of Sullivans long-standing service in law enforcement that was filled with highs and lows and was exciting, adventurous, challenging, and harrowing at times. Chief of Detectives pays tribute to those officers with whom Sullivan served during his thirty-four year career as a police officer.

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iUniverse

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149175754X

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9781491757543

Naomi

By: John Durbin Jr

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Naomi

By: John Durbin Jr

In a single night,over a thousand families are found massacred world wide,and the only clue is a sole missing child from each of the slaughtered families. The only remaining clue is a single child who ends up by chance in the care of Jareth Archer named Naomi. The hunt is on as the master vampire mage tries to uncover the mystery with the help of his colorful associates. The second book in the 'Splinters of History' series of tales of the Carcosian Vampire Jareth Archer. Better known as Vermathrax in the rp game 'Vampires. A Dark Alleyway

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Lulu.com

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110581291X

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9781105812910

Search for Pandemonia

Secrets of the Netherside

By: John Heninger

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Search for Pandemonia

Secrets of the Netherside

By: John Heninger

Crazy. That's what everyone says about Jaxon Meadows. Ever since last February, when he woke up feeling like he could sleep for a week, and still be tired. The boy's parents, teachers, even his best friend, think he's losing it. But what they don't know-what nobody knows-is there's nothing wrong with Jaxon's head. It's the torturer inside, an especially nasty Nightkeeper, pushing him to the edge of madness. All to keep the poor boy from remembering what lies beyond his imagination. For should he rediscover the Netherside, or even worse, his magic stones, the whole universe may be doomed. Come along with Jaxon on a search for Pandemonia, where he'll risk everything to save the girl he left behind. Because now there's a chance to make things right. For more Exciting adventures in the Secrets of the Netherside trilogy, read: The Nightkeeper's Shadow * Book I Eyes in the Stone * Book III (available fall, 2007)

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0595426476

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9780595426478

The Complete Kay Francis Career Record

All Film, Stage, Radio and Television Appearances

By: Lynn Kear,John Rossman

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The Complete Kay Francis Career Record

All Film, Stage, Radio and Television Appearances

By: Lynn Kear,John Rossman

This book is the definitive guide to the film, stage, radio and television career of Kay Francis, one of the most glamorous stars from the golden age of Hollywood. For each film, the authors provide a thorough synopsis plus cast and crew information (including biographies), opening dates, production notes, behind-the-scenes details, and reviews. In addition, information is provided on her stage, radio, and television appearances, and a section is devoted to collecting Kay Francis memorabilia, including such items as cigarette cards, sheet music and soundtracks. Also covered is the stage and vaudeville career of Kay Francis' mother, Katherine Clinton. A brief biography of Kay Francis is provided, along with an insightful foreword by film scholar James Robert Parish. Truly a treasure trove for Kay Francis fans and anyone interested in classic filmmaking in the 1930s and 1940s, the book includes more than 130 illustrations, many of them rare.

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McFarland

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1476602875

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9781476602875

Campaigning for President in America, 1788–2016

By: Scott John Hammond,Robert North Roberts,Valerie A. Sulfaro

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Campaigning for President in America, 1788–2016

By: Scott John Hammond,Robert North Roberts,Valerie A. Sulfaro

What does it take to get elected president of the United States—"leader of the free world"? This book gives readers insight into the major issues and events surrounding American presidential elections across more than two centuries, from the earliest years of the Republic through the campaigns of the 21st century. The race for the presidency encapsulates the broader changes in American democratic culture. This book provides insight into the major issues and events surrounding American presidential elections across more than two centuries, from the earliest years of the Republic through the campaigns of the 21st century. Readers will be able to see and understand how presidential campaigns have evolved over time, and how and why the current state of campaigning for president came into being.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1440850798

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9781440850790

Chester A. Arthur

The Accidental President

By: John M. Pafford

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Chester A. Arthur

The Accidental President

By: John M. Pafford

Chester Alan Arthur, surely our unlikeliest president, may have been saved from complete obscurity only by the mutton-chop whiskers that stand out among the full-bearded visages of late-nineteenth-century presidents. But as this highly readable portrait of Arthur and his age reveals, duty’s unexpected call turned the quintessential patronage politician into a statesman who skillfully guided America’s first steps on the road to becoming a world power. No one is likely to follow Arthur’s path to the White House again. A product of the spoils system that once governed the federal civil service, Arthur had been rewarded for his loyalty to the Republican machine with the most lucrative patronage position in the country—customs collector of the Port of New York. In 1880, having never held elective office, he was chosen as James Garfield’s running mate in a bid to heal a factional rift in the party. When Garfield’s death from an assassin’s bullet early in his term made Arthur president, dismayed observers expected the worst. Instead, this “accidental” president rose to an unexpected level of principle and accomplishment and led his country to the threshold of greatness. In John Pafford’s absorbing study, you’ll learn: Why the wounded President Garfield’s incapacity sent Vice President Arthur and the U.S. government into uncharted constitutional waters Why a president who owed his career to the patronage system championed civil service reform and remade the federal government How Arthur’s far-sighted determination to rebuild America’s shriveled navy changed the course of U.S. history Why massive immigration from Asia inflamed American politics and how Arthur used his veto power to moderate Congress’s response How dramatic developments in the 1880s in theology, science, economics, and political philosophy set the stage for sweeping cultural change in America Only fifteen years after the United States emerged from the rubble of civil war, Chester Arthur—to all appearances the embodiment of unreformed machine politics—emerged from obscurity to lead the nation through one of the most dynamic stretches of its history. And though his career was cut short by a fatal disease diagnosed after his first year in office, his quiet prudence and devotion to duty earned him the respect of his contemporaries and an honored place among American presidents.

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241

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Simon and Schuster

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1621576221

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9781621576228

Eldredge 3 in 1 - Sacred Romance , Waking the Dead, Desire

By: John Eldredge

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Eldredge 3 in 1 - Sacred Romance , Waking the Dead, Desire

By: John Eldredge

This 3 in 1 special edition contains "The Sacred Romance", "Waking the Dead", and "Desire" authored by John Eldredge. John Eldredge is the director of Ransomed HeartTM Ministries in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a fellowship devoted to helping people discover the heart of God. John is the author of numerous books, including Walking with God, Fathered by God, Waking the Dead, Desire, and Love & War (with his wife Stasi). John and Stasi live in Colorado with their three sons. He is an avid outdoorsman who loves being in the wild.

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Thomas Nelson Inc

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1418589012

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9781418589011

Doomed by Cartoon

How Cartoonist Thomas Nast and The New York Times Brought down Boss Tweed and His Ring of Thieves

By: John Adler,Draper Hill

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Doomed by Cartoon

How Cartoonist Thomas Nast and The New York Times Brought down Boss Tweed and His Ring of Thieves

By: John Adler,Draper Hill

The timely, true story of Thomas Nast, the granddaddy of political satire who destroyed a corrupt regime in 19th century New York City—with cartoons. He was an unethical, bullying, and narcissistic politician; a blow-hard real estate magnate and notorious swindler; a master manipulator who thrived off voter fraud, graft, and the collusion of his right-hand sycophants. This is the 1870s. The legendary William “Boss” Tweed, senator and third-largest landowner in New York City, is on a roll. He and his thieving minions have already duped the city out of an estimated two-billion dollars. It wasn’t going to be easy exposing him. He controlled the press—except for the magazine, Harper’s Weekly. And Harper’s had an invaluable weapon against the humorless and seemingly invincible Tweed: Thomas Nast, an influential political cartoonist who, day by day, brought Tweed’s corruption to light. With pen and ink, and a savage and righteous wink, Thomas Nast was determined to topple an empire. Told through Nast’s scathing 160-plus serialized cartoons, the remarkable and unbelievable true story of Nast vs. Tweed was not only unprecedented for its day, but it set the tone for the battle between the freedom of the press and political malfeasance that resonates well into the twenty-first century.

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Morgan James Publishing

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1614481695

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9781614481690

Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments, and Amending Issues, 1789–2015 [2 volumes]

[2 volumes]

By: John R. Vile

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Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments, and Amending Issues, 1789–2015 [2 volumes]

[2 volumes]

By: John R. Vile

Now in its fourth edition and completely updated, this is the most comprehensive book on constitutional amendments and proposed amendments available. Although only 27 amendments have ever been added to the U.S. Constitution, the last one having been ratified in 1992, throughout American history, members of Congress have introduced more than 11,000 amendments, and countless individuals outside of Congress have advanced their own proposals to revise the Constitution—the wellspring of America's legal, political, and cultural foundations. At a time when calls for a new constitutional convention are on the rise, it is essential for students of political science and history as well as American citizens to understand proposed alternatives. This updated edition of the established standard for high school and college libraries as well as public and law libraries serves as the go-to reference for learning about existing constitutional amendments, proposed amendments, and the issues related to them. An alphabetically arranged two-volume set, it contains more than 500 entries that discuss amendments that have been proposed in Congress from 1789 to the present. It also discusses prominent proposals for extensive constitutional changes introduced outside Congress as well as discussions of major amending issues.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

9798216065265

Reminiscences of an Active Life

The Autobiography of John Roy Lynch

By: John Roy Lynch

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Reminiscences of an Active Life

The Autobiography of John Roy Lynch

By: John Roy Lynch

Born into slavery on a Louisiana plantation, John Roy Lynch (1847–1939) came to adulthood during the Reconstruction Era and lived a public-spirited life for over three decades. His political career began in 1869 with his appointment as justice of the peace. Within the year, he was elected to the Mississippi legislature and was later elected Speaker of the House. At age twenty-five, Lynch became the first African American from Mississippi to be elected to the United States Congress. He led the fight to secure passage of the Civil Rights Bill of 1875. In 1884, he was elected temporary chairman of the Eighth Republican National Convention and was the first black American to deliver the keynote address. His autobiography, Reminiscences of an Active Life, reflects Lynch's thoughtful and nuanced understanding of the past and of his own experience. The book, written when he was ninety, challenges a number of traditional arguments about Reconstruction. In his experience, African Americans in the South competed on an equal basis with whites; the state governments were responsive to the needs of the people; and race was not always a decisive factor in the politics of Reconstruction. The autobiography, which would not be published until 1970, provides rich material for the study of American politics and race relations during Reconstruction. It sheds light on presidential patronage, congressional deals, and personality conflicts among national political figures. Lynch's childhood reflections reveal new dimensions to our understanding of black experience during slavery and beyond. An introduction by John Hope Franklin puts Lynch's public and private lives in the context of his times and provides an overview of how Reminiscences of an Active Life came to be written.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1496800419

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9781496800411

Unto a Good Land

A History of the American People, Volume 1: To 1900

By: David Edwin Harrell,Edwin S. Gaustad,John B. Boles,Sally Foreman Griffith

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Unto a Good Land

A History of the American People, Volume 1: To 1900

By: David Edwin Harrell,Edwin S. Gaustad,John B. Boles,Sally Foreman Griffith

Introducing a New U.S. History Text That Takes Religion Seriously Unto a Good Land offers a distinctive narrative history of the American people -- from the first contacts between Europeans and North America's native inhabitants, through the creation of a modern nation, to the 2004 presidential election. Written by a team of highly regarded historians, this textbook shows how grasping the uniqueness of the "American experiment" depends on understanding not only social, cultural, political, and economic factors but also the role that religion has played in shaping U. S. history. While most United States history textbooks in recent decades have expanded their coverage of social and cultural history, they still tend to shortchange the role of religious ideas, practices, and movements in the American past. Unto a Good Land restores the balance by giving religion its appropriate place in the story. This readable and teachable text also features a full complement of maps, historical illustrations, and "In Their Own Words" sidebars with excerpts from primary source documents.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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1467425524

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9781467425520

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