John Gordon McCurry's Books

The Social Harp

By: John G. McCurry

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One of the rarest country songbooks, it contains 222 pieces, mostly folktune settings, dating from the time between the Revolution and the Civil War. This facsimile reprinting has appendices useful for the study of its sources and an introduction that throws light on the men who wrote for nineteenth-century American songsters.

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0820331511

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9780820331515

The Heart of Confederate Appalachia

Western North Carolina in the Civil War

By: John C. Inscoe,Gordon B. McKinney

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The Heart of Confederate Appalachia

Western North Carolina in the Civil War

By: John C. Inscoe,Gordon B. McKinney

In the mountains of western North Carolina, the Civil War was fought on different terms than those found throughout most of the South. Though relatively minor strategically, incursions by both Confederate and Union troops disrupted life and threatened the

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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0807855030

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9780807855034

The Art of Political Warfare

By: John J. Pitney, Jr.

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The Art of Political Warfare

By: John J. Pitney, Jr.

Drawing parallels between war and politics, the author explains why military principles can be applied to an understanding of the events, concepts, concerns, issues, and practices of political life.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806133821

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9780806133829

Leonard and Reva Brooks

Artists in Exile in San Miguel de Allende

By: John Virtue

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Leonard and Reva Brooks

Artists in Exile in San Miguel de Allende

By: John Virtue

In 1947 Leonard and Reva Brooks left for Mexico where Leonard planned to study painting for a year. In Mexico they discovered a vibrant, sometimes even dangerous, society and a dynamic artistic community, unlike the mundane world they had left behind in Canada with its stale and unwelcoming artistic scene. Invigorated by their new environment Leonard and Reva ended up staying for over half a century, playing a key role in establishing San Miguel de Allende as a world-famous art colony. In this new biography, John Virtue chronicles the lives of these two important artists and offers an intimate look at these complex and creative people. Virtue describes how they were caught up in the McCarthy era of Communist witch hunts and blacklisted in the United States. He details their close friendships with luminary figures such as Marshall McLuhan, Earle Birney, and the Mexican art icon David Alfaro Siqueiros, as well as a host of others. As Leonard became a fixture in the Mexican art scene Reva's photography quickly garnered international recognition, applauded by photographers Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. In 1975 the San Francisco Museum of Art selected her as one of the top fifty female photographers of all time. With tales of deportations, shootouts, murder attempts, failures, and triumphs, Leonard and Reva Brooks is a biography of two creative people caught up in interesting times.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773522980

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9780773522985

The Way to Win

Taking the White House in 2008

By: Mark Halperin,John F. Harris

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The Way to Win

Taking the White House in 2008

By: Mark Halperin,John F. Harris

In The Way to Win, two of the country’s most accomplished political reporters explain what separates the victors from the victims in the unforgiving environment of modern presidential campaigns. Mark Halperin, political director of ABC News, and John F. Harris, the national politics editor of The Washington Post, tell the story of how two families–the Bushes and the Clintons–have held the White House for nearly a generation and examine Hillary Clinton’s prospects for extending this record in 2008. Based on years of research, including private campaign memos and White House communications, The Way to Win reveals the surprising details of how the Bushes and Clintons have closely studied each the other’s successes and failures and used these lessons to shape their own strategies for winning elections and wielding power. In the case of George W. Bush, the strategic genius is Karl C. Rove, arguably the most influential White House aide in history. For the first time, Halperin and Harris cut through the myths and controversies surrounding Rove to illuminate in brilliant, behind-the-scenes detail what he actually does–his Trade Secrets for winning elections. In the case of the Clintons, the chief strategist is Bill Clinton himself. Drawing on their fifteen years reporting on and interviewing him, Halperin and Harris deconstruct and decipher the Clinton style, identifying the methods that all candidates can use in their pursuit of the White House. The Way to Win takes a lively and irreverent approach, but Halperin and Harris also show the disturbing ways that American politics has become a Freak Show–their name for a political culture that provides incentives for candidates, activists, interest groups, and the news media to emphasize ideological extremism and personal attack. For the first time, Halperin and Harris describe how Freak Show campaigns orchestrated by the likes of Internet pioneer Matt Drudge forced Al Gore and John Kerry to lose control of their public images (with considerable help from the candidates’ own ineptitude) and lose the White House. On the brink of what will be one of the most intense, most exciting presidential elections in American history, The Way to Win is the book that armchair political junkies have been waiting for. Filled with peerless analysis and eye-opening revelations from the trenches, it is a must read for everyone who follows American politics.

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Random House

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1588365565

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9781588365569

Bedford

By: Shirley Lindefjeld Bianco,John Stockbridge

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Bedford

By: Shirley Lindefjeld Bianco,John Stockbridge

Situated on American Revolutionary crossroads, the town of Bedford has always enjoyed a unique history. Blending serene beauty and rolling hills with a proximity to New York City, the town became home to men and women who treasured its distinctive qualities. The land was first shared by Americian Indians and settlers and then by patriots and loyalists. Pre- and post-Revolutionary days were dominated by agricultural pursuits, coupled with a role as the northern Westchester County seat. With the coming of the railroad in the late 1840s, new hamlets emerged, farmers moved farther north for cheaper land, and New York City families began purchasing large parcels for their summer residences. Environmentally sensitive zoning policies, guided by its people's love of country life, allowed the town to maintain a balance between home and business areas, keeping it a green oasis. The character of Bedford's town and its people was well described by founding father and prominent resident John Jay in 1812: "Perhaps no place can exhibit a larger proportion of orderly, industrious and well disposed citizens.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738513180

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9780738513188

Strength and Conditioning in Sports

From Science to Practice

By: Michael H. Stone,Timothy J. Suchomel,W. Guy Hornsby,John P Wagle,Aaron J. Cunanan

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Strength and Conditioning in Sports

From Science to Practice

By: Michael H. Stone,Timothy J. Suchomel,W. Guy Hornsby,John P Wagle,Aaron J. Cunanan

A good sport scientist and coach must understand both the underlying mechanisms and the practical application of training principles. Strength and Conditioning in Sports: From Science to Practice is unique in that it covers both of these areas in a comprehensive manner. This textbook "connects" the mechanism with practical application. Selecting the appropriate training process is paramount to success in competitive sport. A major component of this textbook is the detailed explanations of developing that process from creating an annual plan, selection of the appropriate periodization model and how to program that model. In application, connecting physiology to performance can be enhanced by using appropriate athlete monitoring techniques. Although there can be overlap, monitoring can be divided into two components: fatigue management and program efficacy. One of the features of this text is the in-depth description of how the monitoring process should take place and how monitoring data can be used in program application. This exciting new text provides a comprehensive overview of the application of science to sport and will be key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of strength and conditioning, athletic training, exercise physiology, human performance, personal training, and other related disciplines of sport science and kinesiology.

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440

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Taylor & Francis

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1000602427

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9781000602425

STATS Batter Vs. Pitcher Matchups! 1998

By: John Sickels,Stats Publishing,Bill James

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STATS Batter Vs. Pitcher Matchups! 1998

By: John Sickels,Stats Publishing,Bill James

Handy size, handy stats. It's the essential baseball viewing companion. Take it to the park ... or to the TV!

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412

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STATS Publishing

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1884064450

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9781884064456

God is Back

How the Global Revival of Faith is Changing the World

By: John Micklethwait,Adrian Wooldridge

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God is Back

How the Global Revival of Faith is Changing the World

By: John Micklethwait,Adrian Wooldridge

On the street and in the corridors of power, religion is surging worldwide. From Russia to Turkey to India, nations that swore off faith in the last century--or even tried to stamp it out--are now run by avowedly religious leaders. This book examines this new world, from exorcisms in São Paulo to religious skirmishing in Nigeria, to televangelism in California and house churches in China. Since the Enlightenment, intellectuals have assumed that modernization would kill religion--and that religious America is an oddity. As these authors argue, religion and modernity can thrive together, and America is becoming the norm. The failure of communism and the rise of globalism helped spark the global revival, but, above all, 21st century religion is being fueled by a very American emphasis on competition and a customer-driven approach to salvation, and its destabilizing effects can already be seen far from Iraq or the World Trade Center.--From publisher description.

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Penguin

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1594202133

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9781594202131

Brand You

Turn Your Unique Talents Into A Winning Formula

By: John Purkiss,David Royston-Lee

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Brand You

Turn Your Unique Talents Into A Winning Formula

By: John Purkiss,David Royston-Lee

The new edition of the UK’s bestselling book on personal branding shows you how to discover your talents, values and purpose so you can build a powerful personal brand both online and offline. Whether you want to brand yourself as an entrepreneur, freelancer or corporate employee, this book will help by showing you how to: - Identify your values and your unique combination of skills and experience - Discover your purpose - Build a strong brand identity - Make sure employers, clients and customers remember you - Network effectively This new edition covers brand-building through social media, includes new exercises, case studies and examples throughout and is supported by its own website, www.brandyou.info

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265

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Pearson UK

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0273779206

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9780273779209

Fred Taylor

Brother in the Shadows

By: John Virtue

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Fred Taylor

Brother in the Shadows

By: John Virtue

Fred spent his youth trying to impress his father, while living in the shadow of his successful older brother. He eventually separated himself from family members - although never from their financial support - and turned to art and clandestine politics. Fred's Communism embarrassed E.P. and caused a rift between the brothers that lasted for two decades. A man who struggled to suppress his rage, Fred once shot and wounded a rival artist in a hunting incident, leading friends to question whether the shooting had been accidental.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773577572

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9780773577572

Screen World

2006 Film Annual

By: John Willis,Barry Monush

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Screen World

2006 Film Annual

By: John Willis,Barry Monush

(Screen World). The 2006 edition of Screen World highlights the surprise Academy Award-winner for Best Picture, Crash, featuring Matt Dillon, Terrence Howard, and Sandra Bullock, which also won Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing; the groundbreaking gay love story Brokeback Mountain, winner of three Academy Awards, with Oscar-nominated performances by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal; the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line, which earned a Best Actress Academy Award for Reese Witherspoon and a Best Actor nomination for Joaquin Phoenix; Philip Seymour Hoffman's uncanny, Oscar-winning Best Actor impersonation of Truman Capote in Capote; Best Supporting Actress winner Rachel Weisz in The Constant Gardener; plus George Clooney's Good Night, and Good Luck, and Syriana, the former bringing him Oscar nominations as director and writer, the latter the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Screen World's outstanding features include: * A color section of highlights and a comprehensive index. Full-page photograph s of the four Acadmey Award-winning actors as well as photos of all acting nominees; A look at the year's most promising new screen personalities; Complete film information: cast and characters, credits, production company, date released, rating, capsule plot summary, and running time; Biographical entries: a priceless reference on over 2,400 living stars, including real name, school, and date and place of birth; Obituraries for 2005; The top box office stars and top 100 box office films. Includes over 1000 color and b&w photos.

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Applause Theatre & Cinema

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1557837074

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9781557837073

A Student's Guide to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

By: Steven Baicker-McKee,William M. Janssen,John Bernard Corr

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A Student's Guide to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

By: Steven Baicker-McKee,William M. Janssen,John Bernard Corr

The Student's Guide provides a lucid, up-to-date explanation of all the major topics that students are likely to encounter in a typical first-year course in civil procedure. It contains thousands of citations to cases applying the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and also covers areas of procedure such as jurisdiction, venue, the Erie doctrine, forum non conveniens, and res judicata. All of the materials are designed to make it easy for students to find and use what they need.

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West Academic Publishing

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0314904727

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9780314904720

STATS Baseball Scoreboard, 1998

By: John Sickels,Stats Publishing,John Dewan

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STATS Baseball Scoreboard, 1998

By: John Sickels,Stats Publishing,John Dewan

One of the only question and answer baseball annuals on the market today, STATS Baseball Scorecard takes a creative and insightful look into what makes baseball tick, with lively analysis of all the hot topics facing Major League Baseball today.

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STATS Publishing

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1884064469

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9781884064463

Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia

By: DK,John Woodward

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Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia

By: DK,John Woodward

From the shimmering surface to the darkest depths, this breathtaking visual encyclopedia presents our blue planet as never before. Stunning photography, accessible information, and fascinating facts are spilling over in this essential guide to the oceans. Take a dip in all the world’s waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep. Awash with comprehensive information and fascinating detail, Ocean: A Children’s Encyclopedia is the perfect choice for school projects, marine enthusiasts, and water babies everywhere.

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Penguin

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1465495002

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9781465495006

Newscatcher

A Memoir

By: John Palmer

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Newscatcher

A Memoir

By: John Palmer

This story… the story of John Palmer… is great. So was every John Palmer story, from start to finish." --Brian Williams, anchor of NBC Nightly News "The story of John Palmer takes the reader behind the scenes with telling anecdotes and instructive insights. His dream came true and now he’s shared it with all of us."--Tom Brokaw, Special Correspondent, NBC News From one of the most respected newsmen in broadcast journalism comes Newscatcher, an insightful and revealing memoir by John Palmer of NBC News. Posthumously released just over a year after his passing in August 2013, this remembrance captures the essence of Palmer's ability to tell stories, both personal and historical, in his informal style as if being recounted by an old friend. Newscatcher includes stories about Palmer's years as a young boy growing up in Tennessee and details the path that led to his career in TV news - a serendipitous journey that lasted for more than 40 years. It was a profession that provided John Palmer the unique opportunity to pay witness to and report on some of history's most memorable moments, including the early days of the civil rights movement, crime and politics in the streets of Chicago and New York, the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr., turmoil in the Middle East, the Challenger disaster, as well as the aftermath of 9/11. A Washington insider, Palmer discusses his time as an NBC News White House correspondent covering presidential politics from the Carter administration through George W. Bush’s first years in office. This incredible overview of John Palmer's life and career is also a must-read for Journalism courses at universities across the nation that will provide budding students who have an interest in broadcasting with a fascinating look at the ever-changing world of television news.

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KCM Publishing

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1939961114

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The Way to Win

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Strength and Conditioning in Sports

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STATS Batter Vs. Pitcher Matchups! 1998

STATS Batter Vs. Pitcher Matchups! 1998

God is Back

God is Back

Brand You

Brand You

Fred Taylor

Fred Taylor

Screen World

Screen World

A Student's Guide to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

A Student's Guide to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

STATS Baseball Scoreboard, 1998

STATS Baseball Scoreboard, 1998

Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia

Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia

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