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The Flavian Amphitheatre, Commonly Called the Colosseum at Rome. Its History & Substructures Compared with Other Amphitheatres

By: John Henry Parker

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The Flavian Amphitheatre, Commonly Called the Colosseum at Rome. Its History & Substructures Compared with Other Amphitheatres

By: John Henry Parker

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.

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3385504287

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9783385504288

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The Life of Miles Davis

By: John Szwed

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Based on interviews with family and friends, this account of the jazz great's life reveals the influence of Miles Davis' life on his work as well as the musician's persistent desire to re-invent himself.

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Simon and Schuster

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0684859831

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Major Legal Systems in the World Today

An Introduction to the Comparative Study of Law

By: René David,John E. C. Brierley

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Major Legal Systems in the World Today

An Introduction to the Comparative Study of Law

By: René David,John E. C. Brierley

A significant introduction to the study of comparative law and a notable scholarly work, Major Legal Systems in the World Today analyzes the general characteristics which lie behind the development of the four principal legal systems of the world: the Civil law, the Common law, the Socialist law (primarily Soviet), and those based on religious or philosophical principles (Muslim, Hindu, Chinese, Japanese, and African). Providing unique insights into the spirt of each legal family, the book presents a total view of the historical foundation and the sources and structure of the law in each system.

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Simon and Schuster

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0029076102

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9780029076101

Truth in Fiction

Rethinking its Logic

By: John Woods

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Truth in Fiction

Rethinking its Logic

By: John Woods

This monograph examines truth in fiction by applying the techniques of a naturalized logic of human cognitive practices. The author structures his project around two focal questions. What would it take to write a book about truth in literary discourse with reasonable promise of getting it right? What would it take to write a book about truth in fiction as true to the facts of lived literary experience as objectivity allows? It is argued that the most semantically distinctive feature of the sentences of fiction is that they areunambiguously true and false together. It is true that Sherlock Holmes lived at 221B Baker Street and also concurrently false that he did. A second distinctive feature of fiction is that the reader at large knows of this inconsistency and isn’t in the least cognitively molested by it. Why, it is asked, would this be so? What would explain it? Two answers are developed. According to the no-contradiction thesis, the semantically tangled sentences of fiction are indeed logically inconsistent but not logically contradictory. According to the no-bother thesis, if the inconsistencies of fiction were contradictory, a properly contrived logic for the rational management of inconsistency would explain why readers at large are not thrown off cognitive stride by their embrace of those contradictions. As developed here, the account of fiction suggests the presence of an underlying three - or four-valued dialethic logic. The author shows this to be a mistaken impression. There are only two truth-values in his logic of fiction. The naturalized logic of Truth in Fiction jettisons some of the standard assumptions and analytical tools of contemporary philosophy, chiefly because the neurotypical linguistic and cognitive behaviour of humanity at large is at variance with them. Using the resources of a causal response epistemology in tandem with the naturalized logic, the theory produced here is data-driven, empirically sensitive, and open to a circumspect collaboration with the empirical sciences of language and cognition.

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Springer

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3319726587

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The Regulatory Aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis

By: Eilís Ferran,Niamh Moloney,Jennifer G. Hill,John C. Coffee, Jr

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The Regulatory Aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis

By: Eilís Ferran,Niamh Moloney,Jennifer G. Hill,John C. Coffee, Jr

The EU and the US responded to the global financial crisis by changing the rules for the functioning of financial services and markets and by establishing new oversight bodies. With the US Dodd–Frank Act and numerous EU regulations and directives now in place, this book provides a timely and thoughtful explanation of the key elements of the new regimes in both regions, of the political processes which shaped their content and of their practical impact. Insights from areas such as economics, political science and financial history elucidate the significance of the reforms. Australia's resilience during the financial crisis, which contrasted sharply with the severe problems that were experienced in the EU and the US, is also examined. The comparison between the performances of these major economies in a period of such extreme stress tells us much about the complex regulatory and economic ecosystems of which financial markets are a part.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139851780

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Cultural Transition in the Chilterns and Essex Region, 350 AD to 650 AD

By: John T. Baker

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Cultural Transition in the Chilterns and Essex Region, 350 AD to 650 AD

By: John T. Baker

This comparison of the archaeological evidence from the fourth to seventh centuries AD in the Chilterns and Essex regions focuses on the considerable body of place–name data from the area. The counties of Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Essex, and parts of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Cambridgeshire are included.

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Univ of Hertfordshire Press

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1902806530

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Roman Britain and the English Settlements

By: Robin George Collingwood,John Nowell Linton Myres

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Roman Britain and the English Settlements

By: Robin George Collingwood,John Nowell Linton Myres

A history of English history from the Roman to Anglo Saxon period.

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Biblo & Tannen Publishers

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0819611603

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The Cabinet of Eros

Renaissance Mythological Painting and the Studiolo of Isabella D'Este

By: Stephen John Campbell,Stephen L. Campbell

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The Cabinet of Eros

Renaissance Mythological Painting and the Studiolo of Isabella D'Este

By: Stephen John Campbell,Stephen L. Campbell

The Renaissance studiolo was a space devoted in theory to private reading. The most famous studiolo of all was that of Isabella d'Este, marchioness of Mantua. This work explores the function of the mythological image within a Renaissance culture of collectors.

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Yale University Press

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0300117531

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Lonely Planet Spain

By: Lonely Planet,Gregor Clark,Duncan Garwood,Anthony Ham,Catherine Le Nevez,John Noble,Josephine Quintero,Brendan Sainsbury,Regis St Louis,Andy Symington,Sally Davies,Isabella Noble

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Lonely Planet Spain

By: Lonely Planet,Gregor Clark,Duncan Garwood,Anthony Ham,Catherine Le Nevez,John Noble,Josephine Quintero,Brendan Sainsbury,Regis St Louis,Andy Symington,Sally Davies,Isabella Noble

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Spain is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Modernista masterpieces in Barcelona, enjoy beachside Basque cuisine in San Sebastian, and taste sherry and flamenco in Andalucia - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Spain and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Spain: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, Toledo, Santiago de Compostela, Castilla y Leon, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Aragon, Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, Extremadura, Andalucia, Murcia and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Spain is our most comprehensive guide to Spain, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track. Looking for destination highlights? Check out Pocket Barcelona; Madrid; Valencia; Bilbao & San Sebastian or Ibiza, our handy-sized guides focused on the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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1788681614

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The Education of a Coroner

Lessons in Investigating Death

By: John Bateson

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The Education of a Coroner

Lessons in Investigating Death

By: John Bateson

In the vein of Dr. Judy Melinek’s Working Stiff, an account of the hair-raising and heartbreaking cases handled by the coroner of Marin County, California throughout his four decades on the job—from high-profile deaths to serial killers, to Golden Gate Bridge suicides. Marin County, California is a study in contradictions. Its natural beauty attracts thousands of visitors every year, yet the county also is home to San Quentin Prison, one of the oldest and largest penitentiaries in the country. Marin ranks in the top one percent of counties nationwide in terms of affluence and overall health, yet it is far above the norm in drug overdoses and alcoholism, and comprises a large percentage of suicides from the Golden Gate Bridge. Ken Holmes worked in the Marin County Coroner’s Office for thirty-six years, starting as a death investigator and ending as the three-term, elected coroner. As he grew into the job—which is different from what is depicted on television—Holmes learned a variety of skills, from finding hidden clues at death scenes, interviewing witnesses effectively, managing bystanders and reporters, preparing testimony for court to notifying families of a death with sensitivity and compassion. He also learned about different kinds of firearms, all types of drugs—prescription and illegal—and about certain unexpected and potentially fatal phenomena such as autoeroticism. Complete with poignant anecdotes, The Education of a Coroner provides a firsthand and fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a public servant whose work is dark and mysterious yet necessary for society to function.

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Simon and Schuster

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1501168223

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9781501168222

God Is a Heartless Recluse

A Novel-Essay-Screenplay Synergy

By: John Likides

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God Is a Heartless Recluse

A Novel-Essay-Screenplay Synergy

By: John Likides

The story of an atheists search for universal ethics, God Is a Heartless Recluse demonstrates that theists claim of God as their Heavenly Father is delusional. A god who allows terminal childhood diseases, mass murderers, cannibals, and genocides is at best a heartless recluse. In reality, God is a figment of megalomaniacal minds that dont have the courage to accept the facts: Humans evolved from earlier primates. God is a human invention: animism, panpsychism, pantheism, polytheism, monotheism. The universe is indifferent to humanity. Paradise is a fictional luxury resort. Humanity is an adolescent civilization with the potential to mature, spread across the Milky Way, then to other galaxies and other universesto live forever in this eternal multiverse.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1543455719

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Ends of Assimilation

The Formation of Chicano Literature

By: John Alba Cutler

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Ends of Assimilation

The Formation of Chicano Literature

By: John Alba Cutler

Ends of Assimilation examines how Chicano literature imagines the conditions and costs of cultural change, arguing that its thematic preoccupation with assimilation illuminates the function of literature. John Alba Cutler shows how mid-century sociologists advanced a model of assimilation that ignored the interlinking of race, gender, and sexuality and characterized American culture as homogeneous, stable, and exceptional. He demonstrates how Chicano literary works from the postwar period to the present understand culture as dynamic and self-consciously promote literature as a medium for influencing the direction of cultural change. With original analyses of works by canonical and noncanonical writers--from Américo Paredes, Sandra Cisneros, and Jimmy Santiago Baca to Estela Portillo Trambley, Alfredo Véa, and Patricia Santana--Ends of Assimilation demands that we reevaluate assimilation, literature, and the very language we use to talk about culture.

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Oxford University Press

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0190210133

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9780190210137

The English Settlements

By: John Nowell Linton Myres

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The English Settlements

By: John Nowell Linton Myres

The dark ages of English history between the collapse of Roman rule in the early fifth century and the emergence of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in the seventh century are examined in this study, which draws attention to political and social factors linking Roman Britain to Anglo-Saxon England.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0192822357

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GHOSTS OF WINDSOR PASS

By: John M. Patrick

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GHOSTS OF WINDSOR PASS

By: John M. Patrick

An elderly couple, Wilbur and Ellie Weiss, who had escaped the concentration camps under the Nazi regime during World War II were headed for home when they were accidently run off the road on a treacherous snowy New Year's Eve night in 1980 and killed instantly when their car landed sideways in a ditch. Six months later, the couple involved in running them off the road, Andy and Marisa Janzen, bought the Weiss' Victorian London home when they moved from Joplin Missouri to Charleston Missouri when Andy took the job as hospital adminstrator. Wilbur concocts a variety of methods to try and scare the Janzen family away out of their home with the blessing of his wife. That also included the family of Hank, Cindy, Mary, and Joseph Pritchard-Hank and Cindy were also in the car with Andy and Marisa when Andy accidently clipped the rear of the Weiss' car who had been drinking celebrating his new job. Much to the dismay of Ellie, Wilbur's attempts to get rid of the Janzen family also included putting the children from both families at risk-something Ellie wanted Wilbur promised he would not do, a promise Wilbur said he could not keep, but assured his late wife, he wouldm do everything he could, to keep the innocence of the kids out of harm's way which would be an eays task. After a tragic accdient that involved the Janzen's close friends, Hank and Cindy, Andy and Marisa were determined to stay in their new home until Wilbur had no choice but to try and force the Janzen family out through the most extreme measures.

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1483614948

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The Vacant See in Early Modern Rome

A Social History of the Papal Interregnum

By: John M. Hunt

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The Vacant See in Early Modern Rome

A Social History of the Papal Interregnum

By: John M. Hunt

In The Vacant See in Early Modern Rome John M. Hunt offers a social history of the papal interregnum from 1559 to 1655. The study concentrates on the Roman people’s relationship with their sacred ruler. Using criminal sources from the Archivio di Stato di Roma and Vatican sources, Hunt emphasizes the violent and tumultuous nature of the lapse in papal authority that followed the pope’s death. The vacant see was a time in which Romans of modest social backgrounds claimed unprecedented power. From personal acts of revenge to collective protests staged at the Capitol Hill and citywide discussions of the papal election the vacant see provided Romans with a unique opportunity for political involvement in an age of omnipresent hierarchy.

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BRILL

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9004313788

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9789004313781

The Restless Heart

A Look at the Concept "Cor Inquietum (The Restless Heart)" in Saint Augustine of Hippo

By: Augustine John Moore

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The Restless Heart

A Look at the Concept "Cor Inquietum (The Restless Heart)" in Saint Augustine of Hippo

By: Augustine John Moore

Every sincere seeker of truth will want to know more about St. Augustine and his writings. The Restless Heart is an accurate symbol for men and women of every age and culture. In his book, The Restless Heart, Rev. Moore endeavors to state and explain many of the profound ideas of St. Augustine. You will learn for example, Augustine's philosophical and theological concepts relating to The Restless Heart, and many of Augustine's ideas. You will broaden your understanding of the spiritual life, of love, of prayer, and grow in your appreciation of one of the most brilliant minds of every age. St. Augustine, in his confessions draws one into a deeper understanding of God's merciful love and demonstrates that one must be humble and trusting before the Lord God, and seek to do His will with a joyful heart because the heart rests in God.

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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1641146370

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Haunted Franklin Castle

By: William G. Krejci and John W. Myers

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Haunted Franklin Castle

By: William G. Krejci and John W. Myers

For more than half a century, the Franklin Castle's dark fa ade has lured curiosity seekers from around the world. Behind its iron gates, this Victorian-era structure harbors rumors of everything from insanity to mass murder. Disembodied voices echo from empty rooms, doors open and close of their own accord and cold spots drift about the manse. Witnesses swear to sightings of a woman in black and a young girl in white, believed to be the ghostly apparitions of the wife and daughter of the original owner, Hannes Tiedemann. Using previously unpublished photographs, interviews, family accounts, floor plans and nearly forty years of research, authors William G. Krejci and John W. Myers finally reveal the true and definitive history of Cleveland's notorious Franklin Castle.

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Arcadia Publishing

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146713743X

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The Politics of the Presidency, Revised 8th Edition

By: Joseph A. Pika,John Anthony Maltese

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The Politics of the Presidency, Revised 8th Edition

By: Joseph A. Pika,John Anthony Maltese

Never losing sight of the historical foundations of the office of President of the United States, the authors maintain a delicate balance as they examine the presidency through a modern lens.

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CQ Press

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1452239940

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Coins and Power in Late Iron Age Britain

By: John Creighton

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Coins and Power in Late Iron Age Britain

By: John Creighton

Cunobelin, Shakespeare's Cymbeline, ruled much of south-east Britain in the years before Claudius' legions arrived, creating the Roman province of Britannia. But what do we know of him and his rule, and that of competing dynasties in south-east Britain? This book examines the background to these, the first individuals in British history. It explores the way in which rulers bolstered their power through the use of imagery on coins, myths, language and material culture. After the visit of Caesar in 55 and 54 BC, the shadow of Rome played a fundamental role in this process. Combining the archaeological, literary and numismatic evidence, John Creighton paints a vivid picture of how people in late Iron Age Britain reacted to the changing world around them.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139431722

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The Politics of the Presidency

By: Joseph A. Pika,John Anthony Maltese

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The Politics of the Presidency

By: Joseph A. Pika,John Anthony Maltese

Once again delivering their comprehensive—and accessible—analysis of the presidency, Pika and Maltese bring their trusted core text completely up-to-date. Never losing sight of the historical foundations of the office, the authors maintain a delicate balance as they examine the presidency through a modern lens.

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1608717976

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Ocean Prey

By: John Sandford

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Ocean Prey

By: John Sandford

Fan-favorite heroes Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers join forces on a deadly maritime case in the remarkable new novel from #1 New York Times-bestselling author John Sandford. An off-duty Coast Guardsman is fishing with his family when he calls in some suspicious behavior from a nearby boat. It's a snazzy craft, slick and outfitted with extra horsepower, and is zipping along until it slows to pick up a surfaced diver . . . a diver who was apparently alone, without his own boat, in the middle of the ocean. None of it makes sense unless there's something hinky going on, and his hunch is proved right when all three Guardsmen who come out to investigate are shot and killed. They're federal officers killed on the job, which means the case is the FBI's turf. When the FBI's investigation stalls out, they call in Lucas Davenport. And when his case turns lethal, Davenport will need to bring in every asset he can claim, including a detective with a fundamentally criminal mind: Virgil Flowers.

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0593087038

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