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Forlorn Hope

The Nez Perce Victory at White Bird Canyon

By: John D. McDermott

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Forlorn Hope

The Nez Perce Victory at White Bird Canyon

By: John D. McDermott

Details the Nez Perce victory at White Bird Canyon in 1877.

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Caxton Press

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0870044354

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9780870044359

The Spectrum of Gratitude Experience

By: John Elfers,Patty Hlava

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The Spectrum of Gratitude Experience

By: John Elfers,Patty Hlava

Drawing from current research in psychology, the social sciences, and spirituality, this book presents a comprehensive investigation into the heart of gratitude as it arises within lived experience and its role in nurturing relationships. It explores the range and depth of the emotion experience of gratitude and identifies its relationship with other indicators of wellbeing. New research by the authors reveals gratitude as a feature of transcendence and its connection to higher order experience including spirituality and religion. This book explores the potential for cultivating gratitude as a transformative practice for personal growth, enhancing relationships, and spiritual development.

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Springer

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331941030X

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9783319410302

The Spectrum of Gratitude Experience

By: John Elfers,Patty Hlava

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The Spectrum of Gratitude Experience

By: John Elfers,Patty Hlava

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Frontier History Along Idaho's Clearwater River

Pioneers, Miners & Lumberjacks

By: John Bradbury

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Frontier History Along Idaho's Clearwater River

Pioneers, Miners & Lumberjacks

By: John Bradbury

The Clearwater River runs deep through northern Idaho's history. The Nez Perce tribe made its home along the river. Lewis and Clark's journey west took them through the Clearwater. In fact, the Nez Perce made the expedition's voyage from the Clearwater River to the Pacific Ocean possible by teaching them how to make dugout canoes from ponderosa pine logs. Fur traders like John Jacob Astor and William Ashley financed the first American commercial activity on the river, bringing trappers to the area and paving the way for the Oregon Trail. Later came the first gold rush, the Nez Perce war, statehood, homesteaders and the beginning of the logging industry. Join author John Bradbury as he recounts a time when native tribes, explorers, trappers, preachers, miners and lumberjacks made a life along the Clearwater, establishing the area for future generations.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1625852452

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9781625852458

Funny in Parts

The Diary of a Foreign Service Officer

By: John J. Eddy

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Funny in Parts

The Diary of a Foreign Service Officer

By: John J. Eddy

In the U.S. Foreign Service, there are few days free from excitement or danger. Through the medium of his personal diaries, the author describes a parlous life with his family in distant lands, including trouble spots such as Venezuela, El Salvador, Colombia, Kenya, Grenada, Saudi Arabia, and India. The book shows how the career U.S. Foreign Service contributes to the nations well-being every day despite the miscalculations and interference of politicians. The author argues that an independent career Service must be preserved at all costs from partisan anxieties and political influence. He highlights the humanity, humor, and sacrifice of the Foreign Service and scoffs at the Hollywood version of the lazy bureaucrat sitting comfortably behind a desk all day denying visas. This book should go far toward persuading U.S. citizens that a career Foreign Service is their first line of defense abroad and that it continues to advance their interests resolutely every day without fear or favor.

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409

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AuthorHouse

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1463452438

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9781463452438

Hotel Warriors

Covering the Gulf War

By: John J. Fialka

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Hotel Warriors

Covering the Gulf War

By: John J. Fialka

In this volume, whose title refers to the correspondents who covered the Persian Gulf war from posh hotels in Riyadh and Dhahran, Wall Street Journal reporter Fialka ably chronicles the day-to-day difficulties faced by reporters - ranging from sheer incompetence to outright obstruction on the part of the U.S. Army - and demonstrates the woeful inadequacy of the pool system set up by the military and the press. In large part, he lambastes the Army for its refusal to accommodate journalists and its general attitude of hostility toward the press. (In contrast, the Marines' flair for self-promotion resulted in coverage more extensive than their military role in the war warranted.) Fialka attributes a good deal of this attitude to the military's lingering distrust of the media rooted in the Vietnam War experience. While there was little overt censorship, most of the material written and photographed during the Gulf war was never seen by the American public, and, Fialka says, the Army was shortchanged in accounts of its speedy victory. Most important, says Fialka, the acrimonious relationship between the military and the media bodes ill for future collaborations between the two.

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100

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Woodrow Wilson Center Press

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0943875404

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9780943875408

Field of Magic

Baseball's Superstitions, Curses and Taboos

By: John Cairney

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Field of Magic

Baseball's Superstitions, Curses and Taboos

By: John Cairney

Superstition has been a part of baseball from the beginning. From good luck charms to human mascots to ritual statues of Babe Ruth to the curse of Colonel Sanders, there may be almost as many superstitions as players (or fans). Drawing on social science, religious studies and SABRmetrics, this book explores the rich history of supernatural belief in the game and documents a wide variety of rituals, fetishes, taboos and jinxes. Some of these have changed over time but coping with uncertainty on the field through magical thinking remains a constant.

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216

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McFarland

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1476685460

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9781476685465

Handbook of Anion Determination

By: W John Williams

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Handbook of Anion Determination

By: W John Williams

Handbook of Anion Determination is a guidebook that details various methods that can be employed in determining anions. The book is comprised of 62 chapters that are organized into four parts. The text first covers general anions, which include fluorosilicate, perruthenate, and vanadate. The second part deals with halogen anions, such as perchlorate, perbromate, and iodide. Part III presents phosphorus oxyanions, including orthophosphate, monofluorophosphate, and hexafluorophosphate. The last part covers sulfur anions, which include peroxodisulfate, polysulfide, and polythionates. The book will be of great use to scientists from a wide range of scientific disciplines, including biology, physics, metallurgy, and engineering.

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Butterworth-Heinemann

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1483192555

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9781483192550

The Complete Guide to Mysterious Beings

By: John A. Keel

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The Complete Guide to Mysterious Beings

By: John A. Keel

A comprehensive encyclopedia of the unexplained, with incredible eyewitness accounts of strange creatures from around the globe. Including: Angles and Demons; The Mothman; Dinosaurs that still roam the earth; Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman, and other hairy monsters; A real-life land of the giants; The Loch Ness monster, the Silver Lake Sea Serpent, and other lake creatures; Dragons; Giant Flying Snakes; Carnivorous Plants from outer space; Unidentified submarine objects; Aliens, bedroom invaders, and cattle rustlers from the skies; The Grinning Man; Green men, Leprechauns, and other little people;Vampires and Werewolves and much more....

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Macmillan

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0765345862

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9780765345868

The Giant Book of Tiny Homes

Living Large in Small Spaces

By: John Riha

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The Giant Book of Tiny Homes

Living Large in Small Spaces

By: John Riha

If you are weary of a large house with high property taxes, big utility bills, tons of maintenance, and too much stuff, you’re definitely not alone! Millions of Americans are turning to smaller living spaces as a pathway to a happier, stress-reduced life. The Giant Book of Tiny Homes captures the essence of this downsizing trend by showcasing homes across a spectrum of styles and locations, each filled with stylish interiors, ingenious solutions for small-space living, and stories of contented homeowners. Plus, you’ll get great advice and insights from the growing number of talented builders and architects who have trained their skills on creating beautiful, imaginative smaller dwellings. Whether custom-designed for a traditional foundation, assembled on a moveable trailer, or flat-packed and flown in by helicopter, small houses are all about “less is more.” If you’re a small house aficionado or simply considering the possibilities, this book is your inspiration for living large in a small space!

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Centennial Books

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1951274539

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A Civil War Soldier of Christ and Country

The Selected Correspondence of John Rodgers Meigs, 1859-64

By: John Rodgers Meigs

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A Civil War Soldier of Christ and Country

The Selected Correspondence of John Rodgers Meigs, 1859-64

By: John Rodgers Meigs

This collection of letters and documents offers a rare glimpse into a young officer's interesting but short life. Mary A. Giunta's A Civil War Soldier of Christ and Country tells the story of the relationships between the headstrong John Rodgers Meigs and his family and friends; his heartwarming eagerness to please his demanding parents; his West Point experiences that include a meeting with Abraham Lincoln; and his life as a combatant in the Civil War. John Rodgers Meigs was the son of Union Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs, and his official correspondence reveals much about his duties as a military engineer and aide-de-camp to Union generals. The private correspondence between him and his father and mother is especially compelling. Approximately forty of the letters were written in an early version of Pitman shorthand and are here transcribed for the first time. Collectively, they provide an intimate picture of the young Meigs, uncover the concerns of a family with high expectations, and offer a unique look at a devastating war.

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University of Illinois Press

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0252030761

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9780252030765

Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children

By: Malcolm D. C. Donaldson,John W. Gregory,Guy Van-Vliet,Joseph I. Wolfsdorf

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Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children

By: Malcolm D. C. Donaldson,John W. Gregory,Guy Van-Vliet,Joseph I. Wolfsdorf

The revised and updated fourth edition of Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children offers a practical, highly clinical and up-to-date handbook of paediatric endocrinology and diabetes. The book is written in clear terms and offers a user-friendly format that is designed to be concise, yet comprehensive.. The international panel of expert contributors explore the range of endocrine disorders in children including growth, thyroid, adrenal and problems related to puberty.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119386039

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9781119386032

Hub Perdue

Clown Prince of the Mound

By: John A. Simpson

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Hub Perdue

Clown Prince of the Mound

By: John A. Simpson

A strong-armed devastating spitball pitcher from rural Tennessee who once won 16 games with the Boston Braves, Hub Perdue is better remembered today as one of the clown princes of the Deadball Era. Often compared with fellow player-comedians Germany Schaefer, Nick Altrock, and Rabbit Maranville, Perdue had a quick wit and a rebellious streak that amused teammates but sometimes led to conflicts with management and umpires. ("Mix 'em up!" manager George Stallings had told him, encouraging the weak-hitting pitcher to take his at-bats more seriously; Perdue, a right-hander, dutifully took his strikeouts from alternating sides of the plate.) His penchant for the subversive--he was also a players' union representative who freely dispensed advice on contracts and negotiation--might in fact have curtailed what had been a promising big league career. But his antics in the majors and minors became the stuff of legend, known as "Hublore.

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McFarland

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1476602743

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9781476602745

Mechanisms of Atmospheric Oxidation of the Alkanes

By: Jack G Calvert,Richard G Derwent,John J Orlando,Geoffrey S Tyndall,Timothy J Wallington

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Mechanisms of Atmospheric Oxidation of the Alkanes

By: Jack G Calvert,Richard G Derwent,John J Orlando,Geoffrey S Tyndall,Timothy J Wallington

An international team of eminent atmospheric scientists have prepared Mechanisms of Atmospheric Oxidation of the Alkanes as an authoritative source of information on the role of alkanes in the chemistry of the atmosphere. The book includes the properties of the alkanes and haloalkanes, as well as a comprehensive review and evaluation of the existing literature on the atmospheric chemistry of the alkanes and their major atmospheric oxidation products, and the various approaches now used to model the alkane atmospheric chemistry. Comprehensive coverage is given of both the unsubstituted alkanes and the many haloalkanes. All the existing quality measurements of the rate coefficients for the reactions of OH, Cl, O(3P), NO3, and O3 with the alkanes, the haloalkanes, and their major oxidation products have been reviewed and evaluated. The expert authors then give recommendations of the most reliable kinetic data. They also review the extensive literature on the mechanisms and rates and modes of photodecomposition of the haloalkanes and the products of atmospheric oxidation of the alkanes and the haloalkanes, and make recommendations for future use by atmospheric scientists. The evaluations presented allow an extrapolation of the existing kinetic and photochemical data to those alkanes and haloalkanes that are as yet unstudied. The current book should be of special interest and value to the modelers of atmospheric chemistry as a useful input for development of realistic modules designed to simulate the atmospheric chemistry of the alkanes, their major oxidation products, and their influence on ozone and other trace gases within the troposphere.

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1005

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Oxford University Press

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0199710880

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9780199710881

Kelleys Island

By: John T. Sabol

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Kelleys Island

By: John T. Sabol

The fascinating origins of Kelleys Island are explored and detailed in this title. Three and a half miles from the mainland, Kelleys Island was settled in 1833 by brothers Datus and Irad Kelley. Formerly known as Cunningham's Island, it quickly built a reputation as a source of fine red cedar and limestone. Grape vineyards, wineries, and a robust fishing industry followed, and Kelleys Island developed a stellar reputation through the 19th century. It also started to attract tourists, lured by the cool breezes and Shangri-La environment. Industrial change and population shifts have challenged the island's economy. Tourism remains as the one constant industry and has now become the principal enterprise. Kelleys, known as the quiet island, can also be called the resilient island because of its ability to reinvent itself. For visitors, the island's 2,880 acres present a complex patchwork of interesting homes, natural and historical marvels, and a lively social life--assets that Islanders have found ways to make the best of.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738598852

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9780738598857

All Is Grace

A Ragamuffin Memoir

By: Brennan Manning,John Blase

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All Is Grace

A Ragamuffin Memoir

By: Brennan Manning,John Blase

It has been over twenty years since the publication of The Ragamuffin Gospel, a book many claim as the shattering of God’s grace into their lives. Since that time, Brennan Manning has been dazzingly faithful in preaching and writing variations on that singular theme – “Yes, Abba is very fond of you!” But today the crowds are gone and the lights are dim, the patches on his knees have faded. If he ever was a ragamuffin, truly it is now. In this his final book, Brennan roves back his past, honoring the lives of the people closest to him, family and friends who’ve known the saint and the sinner, the boy and the man. Far from some chronological timeline, these memories are witness to the truth of life by one who has lived it – All Is Grace.

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244

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David C Cook

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0781407850

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9780781407854

Equine Surgery - E-Book

By: Jorg A. Auer,John A. Stick

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Equine Surgery - E-Book

By: Jorg A. Auer,John A. Stick

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Medicine** Equip yourself for success with the only book on the market that covers all aspects of equine surgery! Equine Surgery, 5th Edition prepares you to manage each surgical condition by understanding its pathophysiology and evaluating alternative surgical approaches. Explanations in the book describe how to avoid surgical infections, select and use instruments, and perfect fundamental surgical techniques including incisions, cautery, retractions, irrigation, surgical suction, wound closure, dressings, bandages, and casts. In addition to diagnostic imaging and orthopedic coverage, it includes in-depth information on anesthesia, the integumentary system (including wound management, reconstructive surgery, and skin grafting), the alimentary system, respiratory, and urogenital systems. - Complete coverage of all the information needed to study for the American and European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Examinations makes this edition an excellent study tool. - Section on anesthesiology and pain management prepares you to manage these critical aspects of any surgery. - Extensive, up-to-date orthopedic coverage includes joint disorders and joint trauma. - Section on integumentary system contains information on wound management, reconstructive surgery, and skin grafting. - Section on the alimentary system covers postoperative care, complications and reoperation guidelines. - New techniques in vascular surgery keep you up-to-date with best practices. - NEW! Expert Consult site offering 40+ videos of surgeons performing techniques so that you can quickly access drug and equipment information. - NEW! Expansion of minimally invasive surgical techniques includes laser ablation procedures, implantation of plates against bones in orthopedic procedures, and laparoscopic procedures for soft tissue injuries. - NEW! World-renowned contributors, featuring two new associate editors include over 70 of the most experienced and expert equine specialist surgeons, each providing current and accurate information. - NEW! Current advances in imaging detect musculoskeletal conditions in the sports horse.

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