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Melville and Repose

The Rhetoric of Humor in the American Renaissance

By: John Bryant

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Melville and Repose

The Rhetoric of Humor in the American Renaissance

By: John Bryant

John Bryant's book is a strong and significant argument for the centrality of the comic and repose in Melville's novels. The purpose of Melville and Repose is dual: to ground the uses of romantic humor in Melville in sensitive readings of contemporaneous European and American writings, and to offer a definitive account of the comic as the shaping force of Melville's narrative voice throughout the major phase of his literary career. Bryant argues that Melville fused a "rhetoric of geniality" and "picturesque sensibility" adopted from the British with a "rhetoric of deceit" borrowed from the American tall tale in order to create his own amiably cosmopolitan "rhetoric of aesthetic repose." Thorough research into American culture and recent Melville manuscript findings, an engaging style, and full, scholarly readings combine to make this historicist study a welcome addition to the libraries of Americanists and Melville scholars and enthusiasts.

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Oxford University Press

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0195360206

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By Night Vol. 1

By: John Allison

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By Night Vol. 1

By: John Allison

Home to high school best friends Jane Langstaff and Heather Meadows, Spectrum is a boomtown that’s long since stopped booming, with nothing to show for its former glory but the abandoned Charleswood Estate, its dwindling sprocket millions, and the story of the disappeared industrialist who founded the place... But deep within Charleswood, unbeknownst to anyone, there is a device called the Eidolon, which can open up a doorway to an otherworldly dimension. And Heather and Jane are about to go knocking. Eisner Award nominee John Allison (Giant Days, Scary Go Round), and artist Christine Larsen (Adventure Time) invite you beyond the Eidolon, to a world of bizarre creatures and fantastical, hilarious adventure.

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Boom! Studios

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1641441445

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The Zoroastrian Diaspora

Religion and Migration

By: John R. Hinnells

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The Zoroastrian Diaspora

Religion and Migration

By: John R. Hinnells

What is the distinctive Zoroastrian experience, and what is the common diasporic experience? The Zoroastrian Diaspora is the outcome of twenty years of research and of archival and fieldwork in eleven countries, involving approximately 250,000 miles of travel. It has also involved a survey questionnaire in eight countries, yielding over 1,840 responses.This is the first book to attempt a global comparison of Diaspora groups in six continents. Little has been written about Zoroastrian communities as far apart as China, East Africa, Europe, America, and Australia or on Parsis in Mumbai post-Independence. Each chapter is based on unused original sources ranging from nineteenth century archives to contemporary newsletters. The book also includes studies of Zoroastrians on the Internet, audio-visual resources, and the modern development of Parsinovels in English.As well as studying the Zoroastrians for their own inherent importance, this book contextualizes the Zoroastrian migrations within contemporary debates on Diaspora studies. John R. Hinnells examines what it is like to be a religious Asian in Los Angeles or London, Sydney or Hong Kong. Moreover, he explores not only how experience differs from one country to another, but also the differences between cities in the same country, for example, Chicago and Houston. The survey data is used firstly toconsider the distinguishing demographic features of the Zoroastrian communities in various countries; and secondly to analyse different patterns of assimilation between different groups: men and women and according to the level and type of education. Comparisons are also drawn between people fromrural and urban backgrounds; and between generations in religious beliefs and practices, including the preservation of secular culture.

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884

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198267592

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9780198267591

Paducah and the Civil War

By: John Philip Cashon

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Paducah and the Civil War

By: John Philip Cashon

Despite Kentucky's aim to keep a neutral position in the Civil War and Paducah's Confederate tendencies, the Union captured the town soon after Confederate troops occupied Columbus. As a result, the Tennessee River and the Cumberland River became permeable entry points for infiltrating farther south and maintaining supply lines deep into Confederate states. That strategic advantage was halted when Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest invaded the town during the Battle of Paducah. Ultimately, a combination of guerrilla warfare tactics and General Eleazer Paine's Reign of Terror contributed to the Union's final victory over Paducah. Historian John Cashon recounts the tumultuous struggle for Paducah during the War Between the States.

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138

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439658307

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9781439658307

Age of the Spirit

Charismatic Renewal, the Anglo-World, and Global Christianity, 1945-1980

By: John Maiden

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Age of the Spirit

Charismatic Renewal, the Anglo-World, and Global Christianity, 1945-1980

By: John Maiden

This expansive study offers an interpretation of the 'new Pentecost': the rise of charismatic Christianity, before, during, and after the 'long 1960s'. It examines the translocal actors, networks, and media which constructed a 'Spiritscape' of charismatic renewal in the Anglo-world contexts of Australia, the British Isles, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States. It places this arena also in a wider and dynamic worldwide setting, exploring the ways in which charismatic imaginations of an 'age of the Spirit' were shaped by interpenetrations with the 'Third World', the Soviet Bloc, and beyond in the global Sixties and Seventies. Age of the Spirit explains charismatic developments within Protestantism and Catholicism, mainline and non-denominational churches, and within existing pentecostalisms, and places these in relation to lively scholarly themes such as secularisation, authenticity, and cosmopolitanism. It offers an unrivalled analysis of charismatic music, books, television, conferences, personalities, community living, and controversies in the 1960s and 1970s. It looks forward to the many global legacies of charismatic renewal, for example in relation to the politics of sexuality in the Anglican Communion, or to support for President Donald J. Trump. The essential question at the heart of this book is relevant for scholars and practitioners of Christianity alike: how did charismatic renewal transform the churches in the twentieth century, moving from the periphery to the mainstream?

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280

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Oxford University Press

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0198847491

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9780198847496

The Shape of the Suburbs

Understanding Toronto's Sprawl

By: John Sewell

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The Shape of the Suburbs

Understanding Toronto's Sprawl

By: John Sewell

John Sewell examines the relationship between the development of suburbs, water and sewage systems, highways, and the decision-making of Toronto-area governments to show how the suburbs spread, and how they have in turn shaped the city.

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273

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University of Toronto Press

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0802098843

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9780802098849

Reports of Cases Decided in the Court of Chancery, the Prerogative Court, and, on Appeal, in the Court of Errors and Appeals, of the State of New Jersey

Vol. XII

By: John Hoff Stewart

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Reports of Cases Decided in the Court of Chancery, the Prerogative Court, and, on Appeal, in the Court of Errors and Appeals, of the State of New Jersey

Vol. XII

By: John Hoff Stewart

Reprint of the original, first published in 1885.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385558808

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Catalogue of the Books belonging to the Young Men's Association, of the City of Chicago

Volume 1

By: John M. Horton

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Catalogue of the Books belonging to the Young Men's Association, of the City of Chicago

Volume 1

By: John M. Horton

Reprint of the original, first published in 1865. Containing the titles added from the foundation of the library to April 1st. 1865, together with an alphabetical index to the whole.

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3752587849

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By Night Vol. 3

By: John Allison

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By Night Vol. 3

By: John Allison

THE SECRETS OF THE OTHERWORLD ARE REVEALED. It’s time to uncover the truth of what really happened to old Chet Charles, how the Eidolon was created...and what it has to do with Jane’s parents. But as Heather, Jane, and their increasingly improbable team come face to face with the terrible truth of Spectrum, they’ll be forced to make choices that will forever change their futures—or totally, literally blow up in their faces and ensure they have no futures. No pressure or anything. Collects issues #8-12

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115

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Boom! Studios

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1641446412

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The Employment Tribunals Handbook: Practice, Procedure and Strategies for Success

By: John-Paul Waite,Alan Payne KC,Daniel Hobbs

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The Employment Tribunals Handbook: Practice, Procedure and Strategies for Success

By: John-Paul Waite,Alan Payne KC,Daniel Hobbs

The Employment Tribunals Handbook: Practice, Procedure and Strategies for Success, Sixth Edition is a comprehensive guide to bringing and defending a claim in the employment tribunal. Using a step-by-step structure, with clear examples and illustrations of the rules and principles, it covers every stage from pre-action procedure and protocols through to conducting the hearing itself, as well as the appeal process. It provides commentary, practical examples and illustrations of rules and principles to place law and procedure in context, alongside precedents and templates for drafting key documents. The Sixth Edition includes coverage of the changes to the tribunal fees structure after the Supreme Court deemed some associate fees unlawful, as well as changes to the rules of procedure and the associated claims process and forms. The Employment Tribunals Handbook offers tactical insights to maximise a litigant's prospect of success and will help the reader to: - Commence or defend employment tribunal claims - Prepare for and conduct preliminary hearings - Negotiate settlement of claims - Prepare for and conduct the full hearing - Calculate and obtain the appropriate remedy This is an essential title for all those who appear in employment tribunals, including solicitors, barristers, HR professionals, trade union officials and litigants in person.

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536

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1526517175

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9781526517173

Second Innocence

Rediscovering Joy and Wonder; A Guide to Renewal in Work Relati Ons and Daily Life

By: John B. Izzo

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Second Innocence

Rediscovering Joy and Wonder; A Guide to Renewal in Work Relati Ons and Daily Life

By: John B. Izzo

Second Innocence is a book about rediscovering the wonder and joys of life at whatever age we find ourselves. Full of witty and provocative stories, it explores how to renew our life in four realms - daily life, faith, work, and relationships. Based on the author's own life and 25 years of experience as a minister, author and corporate advisor, it will inspire readers to take a fresh look at their lives. Both practical and compelling, it combines wonderful stories with a unique perspective on keeping our idealism and enthusiasm as we age.

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Berrett-Koehler Publishers

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1605092827

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9781605092829

Taxation of Termination Payments

By: John M. Wright

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Taxation of Termination Payments

By: John M. Wright

Termination payments consist of various individual payments made to employees or workers by employers when the contract of employment ends. When this happens, the parties should ascertain the individual payments to which the employee or worker is entitled and then ascertain the amount of tax payable on each of these payments which make up the total termination payment. Many employees or workers and their employers fail to do this. This can lead to appeals to the Tax Tribunals by former employees and workers against the unexpected assessment of tax by HMRC on these payments. It can also lead to appeals being made to the Employment Appeal Tribunal or to higher courts to ask it or them to adjudicate on whether an award of compensation made by an employment tribunal is taxable and, if it is, whether or not it should be paid net of tax or grossed up to allow for tax. Most of these appeals are often unnecessary because there is now a body of tax and employment law which provides answers to these questions.

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102

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Lulu.com

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1326343068

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9781326343064

By Night #2

By: John Allison

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By Night #2

By: John Allison

After meeting a friendly new face in the alternate dimension they’ve stumbled upon, Heather (eagerly) and Jane (reluctantly) agree to venture further in. With their trusty camcorder to record what they find and an inhuman new buddy, there’s no turning back now!

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1641442905

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A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century

To Be Taken Three Times a Day

By: John Crellin,Dennis B Worthen

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A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century

To Be Taken Three Times a Day

By: John Crellin,Dennis B Worthen

Get a fresh perspective on the day-to-day use of medicine! A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century explores the most perplexing issues concerning the uses of prescriptions and other medicines on both sides of the Atlantic. The book equips you with a thorough understanding of the everyday use of medicine in the United States, Canada, and Britain, concentrating on its recent past. Dr. John K. Crellin, author of several influential books on the history of medicine and pharmacy, addresses vital topics such as: the emergence of prescription-only medicines; gate-keeping roles for pharmacists; the role of the drugstore; and the rise of alternative medicines. A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century adds the historical perspective missing from most medical and pharmaceutical literature about trends in the day-to-day use of medicines in society. The book is essential reading for anyone taking regular medication, either as self-care or by a physician’s prescription. Topics discussed include the non-scientific factors that validate medicines, the relevance of the control of narcotics, marketing strategies used by the pharmaceutical industry, the changing authority of physicians and pharmacists, over-the-counter medicines, tonics and sedatives, and patient complianceand non-compliance. A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century also addresses: medicines for weakness (health foods, fortifiers, digestives/laxatives) poison and pharmacy legislation placebos tranquilizers and antidepressants hormones side-effects psychoactive medications herbal medicines a brief history of the use of medicines from the 17th to 19th centuries suggestions for future policies and much more! A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century is equally vital as a professional resource for physicians, pharmacists, and health care administrators, as a classroom guide for academics working in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, and as a resource for patients.

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CRC Press

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1000156761

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9781000156768

Book's by John Langstaff

Melville and Repose

Melville and Repose

By Night Vol. 1

By Night Vol. 1

The Zoroastrian Diaspora

The Zoroastrian Diaspora

Paducah and the Civil War

Paducah and the Civil War

Age of the Spirit

Age of the Spirit

The Shape of the Suburbs

The Shape of the Suburbs

Reports of Cases Decided in the Court of Chancery, the Prerogative Court, and, on Appeal, in the Court of Errors and Appeals, of the State of New Jersey

Reports of Cases Decided in the Court of Chancery, the Prerogative Court, and, on Appeal, in the Court of Errors and Appeals, of the State of New Jersey

Catalogue of the Books belonging to the Young Men's Association, of the City of Chicago

Catalogue of the Books belonging to the Young Men's Association, of the City of Chicago

By Night Vol. 3

By Night Vol. 3

The Employment Tribunals Handbook: Practice, Procedure and Strategies for Success

The Employment Tribunals Handbook: Practice, Procedure and Strategies for Success

Second Innocence

Second Innocence

Taxation of Termination Payments

Taxation of Termination Payments

By Night #2

By Night #2

A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century

A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century

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