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Bobby O’Malley

And the Spirit of the Conch Shell

By: John Jacobs

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Bobby O’Malley

And the Spirit of the Conch Shell

By: John Jacobs

In the book Little Bobby OMalley, the reader learned of how Bobby saved the life of a young Seminole Indian boy named Tenatke-Yaha (Thunder Wolf ), and how that boy, whom Bobby would later call Thunder, became his best friend. Bobby saved Thunder from a panther, so the people of his village gave Bobby the name of Hakla-Kowechobe, which means (The Boy Who) Talks to the Panther. A year after meeting Bobby, Thunders tribe decided to move deep into the Everglades to escape the rapidly growing world of the white man. This book begins with Bobbys search for new adventures, and introduces a girl who becomes his new best friend. When his new friend comes into danger, Bobby and his dog, Bandit, must risk their lives in a trek to seek help from the spirit of the conch shell.

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1491733152

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9781491733158

Little Bobby O’Malley

By: John Jacobs

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Little Bobby O’Malley

By: John Jacobs

This book reflects some of the fond memories the author had of the area as it was in 1949, and describes some of the rapid changes that took place thereafter. The undeveloped area that extended from his house to the beach reminded him of the jungle in a Tarzan movie he once saw, and his imagination carried him on many journeys of adventure through those jungles, where he was master of his own happiness for that brief time in his life.

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149173325X

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When They Came for Me

The Hidden Diary of an Apartheid Prisoner

By: John R. Schlapobersky

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When They Came for Me

The Hidden Diary of an Apartheid Prisoner

By: John R. Schlapobersky

Apartheid and its resistance come to life in this memoir making it a vital historical document of its time and for our own. In 1969, while a student in South Africa, John Schlapobersky was arrested for opposing apartheid and tortured, detained and eventually deported. Interrogated through sleep deprivation, he later wrote secretly in solitary confinement about the struggle for survival. Those writings inform this exquisitely written book in which the author reflects on the singing of the condemned prisoners, the poetry, songs and texts that saw him through his ordeal, and its impact. This sense of hope through which he transformed his life guides his continuing work as a psychotherapist and his focus on the rehabilitation of others. “[T]hetale of an ordinary young man swept one day from his life into hell, testimony to the wickedness a political system let loose in its agents and, above all, an intimate account of how a man became a healer.”—Jonny Steinberg, Oxford University From the introduction: I was supposed to be a man by the time I turned 21, by anyone’s reckoning. By the apartheid regime’s reckoning, I was also old enough to be tortured. Looking back, I can recognize the boy I was. The eldest of my grandchildren is now approaching this age, and I would never want to see her or the others – or indeed anyone else – having to face any such ordeal. At the time my home was in Johannesburg, only some thirty miles from Pretoria, where I was thrown into a world that few would believe existed, populated by creatures from the darkest places, creatures of the night, some in uniform. I was there for fifty-five days, and never went home again.

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Berghahn Books

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1789209072

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9781789209075

The Civil War in Dublin

The Fight for the Irish Capital, 1922–1924

By: John Dorney

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The Civil War in Dublin

The Fight for the Irish Capital, 1922–1924

By: John Dorney

The start of the Irish Civil War was signalled by the artillery bombardment of the Four Courts in Dublin on 28 June 1922. A week later, the Four Courts was gutted and O’Connell Street a smouldering ruin, but the anti-Treaty IRA was driven from the city. Most accounts of the fighting in Dublin end there. The Civil War in Dublin reveals the complete, shocking story of Ireland’s capital during the ten-month guerrilla war that followed – a ruthless and bitter cycle of execution, outrage and revenge. The strategy of the anti-Treaty forces, often ignored or dismissed in previous histories, is brought to the fore. Dorney’s exacting research provides total insight into how the city of Dublin operated under conditions of disorder and bloodshed: how civilians and guerrilla fighters controlled the streets, the patterns of IRA violence and National Army counter-insurgency alternated, and – for the first time – how the pro-Treaty ‘Murder Gang’ emerged from Michael Collins’ IRA Intelligence Department, ‘the Squad’, with devastating effect. The Civil War in Dublin brings the chaos of these years to life through meticulous detail, revealing unsettling truths about the extreme actions taken by a burgeoning Irish Free State and its anti-Treaty opponents.

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Merrion Press

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178537124X

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9781785371240

Patriot’s Abound

By: John M. Bede III

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Patriot’s Abound

By: John M. Bede III

The war in Vietnam stemmed from the war in Korea (1950–1953). The United States gave military and political support to the French, who were fighting the Communist-led forces called Viet Minh and the NLF (National Liberation Front), which was being supported by the Soviet Union and Communist China. The French paratroopers, a.k.a. the French Foreign Legion, were taking a terrible beating from the enemy and sued for peace. Out of this debacle was established the Geneva Accords, in 1953, which ended the fighting for the time being. The political and military assistance the United States sent to the newly formed ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) was small at first but then grew into an Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard Operation, costing the United States billions of dollars before the Paris Peace Talks ended it all on October 8, 1972. The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) operated an airline in Southeast Asia called Air America. The pilots who were good fliers became excellent fliers, getting small and large cargo and passenger planes into and out of dangerous airstrips carved out of the hills and jungles. These pilots did not consider themselves daredevils or adrenalin junkies. They loved flying so much (plus the pay was good) they would hardly ever refuse a mission. These guys and gals harked back to the days of the flying tigers and the pilots who flew the hump. From this bunch of derring-do pilots, crewmen, airstrip operators, and communications experts was born a great cadre of patriotic personnel that today is the core of the clandestine services. Most of these operatives have military backgrounds and are retired from the military.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1499042612

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9781499042610

Athlone 1900-1923

Politics, Revolution & Civil War

By: Dr John Burke

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Athlone 1900-1923

Politics, Revolution & Civil War

By: Dr John Burke

Athlone 1900–1923 is perhaps the most detailed analysis ever completed of an Irish provincial town during this defining period in the country's history. Using a wide variety of local, national and international sources, this meticulously researched study provides the reader with a comprehensive history of the evolution of Irish nationalism in Athlone, drawing together all of the events, personalities and political philosophies that influenced not only the course of local politics, but also the fate of the Irish nation itself.

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The History Press

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0750963867

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9780750963862

The Decline of Substance Use in Young Adulthood

Changes in Social Activities, Roles, and Beliefs

By: Jerald G. Bachman,Patrick M. O'Malley,John E. Schulenberg,Lloyd D. Johnston,Alison L. Bryant,Alicia C. Merline

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The Decline of Substance Use in Young Adulthood

Changes in Social Activities, Roles, and Beliefs

By: Jerald G. Bachman,Patrick M. O'Malley,John E. Schulenberg,Lloyd D. Johnston,Alison L. Bryant,Alicia C. Merline

This bk is intended as a thoughtful extension to Bachman et al.'s well receivd LEA Monograph. In this bk the authors go on to examine WHY the changes documented in the first bk occur. Will appeal to scholars & professionls in psychology, sociology, famil

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Psychology Press

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1135643881

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9781135643881

Shameful Victory

The Los Angeles Dodgers, the Red Scare, and the Hidden History of Chavez Ravine

By: John H. M. Laslett

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Shameful Victory

The Los Angeles Dodgers, the Red Scare, and the Hidden History of Chavez Ravine

By: John H. M. Laslett

On May 8, 1959, the evening news shocked Los Angeles residents, who saw LA County sheriffs carrying a Mexican American woman from her home in Chavez Ravine not far from downtown. Immediately afterward, the house was bulldozed to the ground. This violent act was the last step in the forced eviction of 3,500 families from the unique hilltop barrio that in 1962 became the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers. John H. M. Laslett offers a new interpretation of the Chavez Ravine tragedy, paying special attention to the early history of the barrio, the reform of Los Angeles's destructive urban renewal policies, and the influence of the evictions on the collective memory of the Mexican American community. In addition to examining the political decisions made by power brokers at city hall, Shameful Victory argues that the tragedy exerted a much greater influence on the history of the Los Angeles civil rights movement than has hitherto been appreciated. The author also sheds fresh light on how the community grew, on the experience of individual home owners who were evicted from the barrio, and on the influence that the event had on the development of recent Chicano/a popular music, drama, and literature.

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University of Arizona Press

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081650086X

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9780816500864

Singular Perturbation Methods in Control

Analysis and Design

By: Petar Kokotovic,Hassan K. Khali,John O'Reilly

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Singular Perturbation Methods in Control

Analysis and Design

By: Petar Kokotovic,Hassan K. Khali,John O'Reilly

This SIAM Classics edition of the 1986 book provides the theoretical foundation for representative control applications.

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SIAM

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0898714443

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9780898714449

Smoking, Drinking, and Drug Use in Young Adulthood

The Impacts of New Freedoms and New Responsibilities

By: Jerald G. Bachman,Katherine N. Wadsworth,Patrick M. O'Malley,Lloyd D. Johnston,John E. Schulenberg

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Smoking, Drinking, and Drug Use in Young Adulthood

The Impacts of New Freedoms and New Responsibilities

By: Jerald G. Bachman,Katherine N. Wadsworth,Patrick M. O'Malley,Lloyd D. Johnston,John E. Schulenberg

Why do some young adults substantially change their patterns of smoking, drinking, or illicit drug use after graduating from high school? In this book, the authors show that leaving high school and leaving home create new freedoms that are linked to increases in the use of cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine. They also show that marriage, pregnancy, and parenthood create new responsibilities that are linked to decreases in drug use. The research is based on more than 33,000 young people followed from high school through young adulthood by the nationwide Monitoring the Future project. Every two years, participants reported on their drug use, as well as their schooling, employment, military service, living arrangements, marriages, pregnancies, parenthood, and even their divorces. The unique qualities of this research--large nationally representative samples, follow-ups extending up to 14 years beyond high school, and multiple approaches to analysis and data presentation--allowed the examination of several important influences simultaneously, while retaining much of the rich detail encountered in the real world. On the whole, the results are encouraging, suggesting that the potentials for change and improvement during the transition to adulthood are as important as the detrimental effects of problem behavior in adolescence. This research is a "must" read for anyone concerned with how new freedoms and responsibilities impact adolescents, young adults, and the use of licit and illicit drugs.

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Psychology Press

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1134803532

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9781134803538

The Ten Commandments of Spirituality

By: John Wesley Downey

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The Ten Commandments of Spirituality

By: John Wesley Downey

Author John Wesley Downey, in his first non-fiction book, creatively combines basic Judeo-Christian beliefs with the simplest and most compelling concepts of Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism to give readers The Ten Commandments of Spirituality. By combining basic spiritual concepts from multiple religions with pop culture references to movies, TV and music, Downey provides spiritual guidance that is totally accessible for contemporary readers. Written in a conversational style, it applies the best of spiritual principles in practical ways to everyday living. Whether the reader is a member of an organized religion or an independent free thinker who simple describes themselves as spiritual, the content addresses the challenges of contemporary life with guidance that is alternately serious, humorous, insightful, and thought provoking, and above all spiritually healthy. Also included are Downey's answers to Ten Frequently Asked Questions about God, how to cope with the dehumanizing aspects of today's technology, and why the current unhealthy cultural obsession with celebrities is a dangerous exercise in false idolatry. Finally, Downey's reviews of the greatest spiritual movies of all time round out a book that is sure to provoke discussion among both believers and non-believers alike. The Ten Commandments of Spirituality is a A 21st Century Spiritual Manifesto, that provides a solid foundation for healthy living.

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AuthorHouse

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1491871334

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9781491871331

A Case for the Baron

(Writing as Anthony Morton)

By: John Creasey

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A Case for the Baron

(Writing as Anthony Morton)

By: John Creasey

John Mannering (‘The Baron’) is a former jewel thief who is occasionally consulted by Scotland Yard over particularly difficult cases. Supt. Bristow seeks help in tracking down stolen precious stones. Mannering suspects a trap. Then things change as the crime being investigated escalates from theft to murder. Were Mannering’s instincts correct?

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House of Stratus

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0755145496

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9780755145492

Ireland

A Reference Guide from the Renaissance to the Present

By: John P. McCarthy

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Ireland

A Reference Guide from the Renaissance to the Present

By: John P. McCarthy

Ireland, from the European Nations series, is a useful reference guide for any student interested in the modern history of Ireland.

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Infobase Publishing

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0816074739

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9780816074730

The Lords of the Realm

The Real History of Baseball

By: John Helyar

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The Lords of the Realm

The Real History of Baseball

By: John Helyar

The ultimate chronicle of the games behind the game."—The New York Times Book Review Baseball has always inspired rhapsodic elegies on the glory of man and golden memories of wonderful times. But what you see on the field is only half the game. In this fascinating, colorful chronicle—based on hundreds of interviews and years of research and digging—John Helyar brings to vivid life the extraordinary people and dramatic events that shaped America's favorite pastime, from the dead-ball days at the turn of the century through the great strike of 1994. Witness zealous Judge Landis banish eight players, including Shoeless Joe Jackson, after the infamous "Black Sox" scandal; the flamboyant A's owner Charlie Finley wheel and deal his star players, Vida Blue and Rollie Fingers, like a deck of cards; the hysterical bidding war of coveted free agent Catfish Hunter; the chain-smoking romantic, A. Bartlett Giamatti, locking horns with Pete Rose during his gambling days of summer; and much more. Praise for The Lords of the Realm "A must-read for baseball fans . . . reads like a suspense novel."—Kirkus Reviews "Refreshingly hard-headed . . . the only book you'll need to read on the subject."—Newsday "Lots of stories . . . well told, amusing . . . edifying."—The Washington Post

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0345465245

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9780345465245

Lydie Breeze

By: John Guare

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Lydie Breeze

By: John Guare

THE STORY: PART ONE: BULFINCH'S MYTHOLOGY. The play begins on a deserted Nantucket beach in 1875 where the young Joshua Hickman awaits the return of his wife, Lydie, who has been off-island on a nursing assignment. She is furious that he has let he

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Dramatists Play Service Inc

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0822218151

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9780822218159

A Still and Quiet Conscience

The Archbishop Who Challenged a Pope, a President, and a Church

By: John A. McCoy

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A Still and Quiet Conscience

The Archbishop Who Challenged a Pope, a President, and a Church

By: John A. McCoy

Through the life of a courageous bishop, an absorbing look at the inner workings of the American Catholic Church, how we got here, and how it could be different. Pope Francis has spoken of his desire for pastoral bishops-shepherds who have the smell of the sheep. The story of Raymond G. Hunthausen, archbishop of Seattle from 1975-1991, is about a bishop who epitomized this style-and the price he paid. The quintessential Vatican II bishop, Hunthausen embraced the spirit of renewal, reaching out to the laity, women, and those on the margins. A courageous witness for peace, he earned national attention when he became the first American bishop to urge tax resistance as a protest against preparations for nuclear war. In doing so, he ran against the Cold War policies of the Reagan Administration. But he also came into conflict with Pope John Paul II's desire to reshape the American episcopacy. This fascinating biography not only recounts a critical turning point for the American Catholic church; it rekindles the vision of a more inclusive, prophetic, and compassionate church as 'people of God'"--Publisher's description

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Orbis Books

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1608335453

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9781608335459

True Believers

The story of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party

By: Stuart Macintyre,John Faulkner

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True Believers

The story of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party

By: Stuart Macintyre,John Faulkner

At 11a.m. on Tuesday 8 May 1901, one day before the first federal Parliament of Australia convened, 24 members of the House of Representatives and Senate met in a stuffy basement room in Victoria's Parliament House. Their purpose? 'That we form ourselves into a Federal Labor Party.' From these small beginnings opens the big story of the nation's oldest political institution, the federal Caucus of the Australian Labor Party. Barely three years after that meeting, Labor was at the helm of the new Commonwealth. One hundred years later, the Caucus remains the heart of the Party and the place where federal Labor is made and remade. Both in and out of government, Caucus has been the scene of some of the most dramatic events in our political history - from the walkout of Billy Hughes during the Great War to the Hawke/Keating leadership battles of the early 1990s. Three times the Caucus has been on the brink of self-destruction - and survived. Here is a story of resilience, great achievements and self-inflicted wounds, unity and faction. True Believers shows how the Caucus has dealt with events that have shaped the nation, and issues that have challenged the very principles on which the ALP was founded. Here, too, is the history of federal Australia, told through the 607 men and women who expressed the hopes, fears and prejudices of those they represented in Parliament. True Believers brings to life the remarkable story of Caucus since that initial resolve in May 1901, a story that continues into the ALP's second century.

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Allen & Unwin

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1741150507

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9781741150506

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