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Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death

The Impact of America's First Climate Crisis

By: John V H Dippel

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Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death

The Impact of America's First Climate Crisis

By: John V H Dippel

Almost 200 years ago the Northeast endured a dramatic, devastating series of cold spells, destroying crops, forcing thousand to migrate west, and causing many to wonder if their assumptions about a world governed by a beneficial Providence were valid. The so-called "year without a summer" also exposed weaknesses in political and theological authorities, spurring a trend toward scientific inquiry and greater democracy. An endangered New England agriculture gave impetus to that region's manufacturing sector. The alarming threat to existence in that part of the country (as well as most of Western Europe) thus helped usher in the modern era. This book is written with the parallels between 1816 and our current "climate change" in mind: it introduces informed non-specialists to the myriad of social, psychological, political, demographic, and economic consequences which can be brought about by abrupt change. A major meteorological event profoundly affected our nation’s development in 1816. This book shows how this weather phenomenon acted as an accelerator of trends which were just emerging in the early 19th-century - toward greater democracy and the spread of information; settlement of the Western frontier; use of the scientific method to investigate and understand natural phenomena; questioning of long-held religious beliefs as a result of increased knowledge; and industrialization as the means to expand the scope and wealth of the United States. Like all my books, America’s First Climate Crisis is written in an accessible, engaging style, using anecdotes and thumbnail sketches to evoke the mood and important personalities of the day. While thoroughly researched, the book avoids the pitfall of academic writing by appealing to the curiosity of intelligent readers who may be put off by uninspired or technical language. The book is organized around various consequences of the disastrous harvests of 1816: after outlining the nature and scope of this calamity, I describe how it brought about a massive exodus to the Ohio Valley and shift in political and economic might to that region; how it undermined the once-unquestioned authority of New England’s Federalist establishment; how it gave greater credence to scientific explanations for weather events and disasters; how it compelled New England merchants to abandon their opposition to manufacturing; and how it helped create a modern awareness of humanity’s place in the universe.

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1628941197

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War and Sex

A Brief History of Men's Urge for Battle

By: John V. H. Dippel

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War and Sex

A Brief History of Men's Urge for Battle

By: John V. H. Dippel

Dippel reviews social circumstances leading up to conflicts from the American Civil War through the Vietnam War and the current clash with Islamic fundamentalists, and explores how tensions over gender roles affect men's willingness to go to war.

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Prometheus Books

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1616143134

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The Hitler Assassination Attempts

The Plots, Places and People that Almost Changed History

By: John Grehan

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The Hitler Assassination Attempts

The Plots, Places and People that Almost Changed History

By: John Grehan

Throughout his political life, Adolf Hitler was the subject of numerous assassination plots, some of which were attempted, all of which failed. While a few of these have become well known, particularly the bomb explosions at the Bürgerbräukeller in Munich in 1939 and the Stauffenberg Valkyrie attempt carried out at the Wolfsschanze on 20 July 1944, many others have received far less attention – until now. In this book, John Grehan has examined the known planned or proposed assassination attempts on Hitler, from Chicago to London and from Sweden to the Ukraine – some of which have not previously been presented to the general public by historians. All manner of methods were proposed by those willing to bring Hitler’s life to a premature and sticky end and Hitler was well aware of the danger which lurked potentially around every corner of every road, railway track, every building and even every individual. As a result, an immense, multi-layered security apparatus surrounded the Führer day and night. Despite this, and knowing the risks they faced, many people sought to kill the German leader, and some very nearly did. Yet Hitler survived, often by just a minute or a millimetre, to die ultimately of his own hand. These plots and conspiracies are detailed in this book, along with a unique collection of photographs of many of the proposed or actual assassination locations. All will be revealed in this fascinating compilation of the obscure, the fanciful and the carefully considered attempts to assassinate Hitler.

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Frontline Books

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1399018914

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From Enemy to Brother

The Revolution in Catholic Teaching on the Jews, 1933–1965

By: John Connelly

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From Enemy to Brother

The Revolution in Catholic Teaching on the Jews, 1933–1965

By: John Connelly

In 1965 the Second Vatican Council declared that God loves the Jews. Before that, the Church had taught for centuries that Jews were cursed by God and, in the 1940s, mostly kept silent as Jews were slaughtered by the Nazis. How did an institution whose wisdom is said to be unchanging undertake one of the most enormous, yet undiscussed, ideological swings in modern history? The radical shift of Vatican II grew out of a buried history, a theological struggle in Central Europe in the years just before the Holocaust, when a small group of Catholic converts (especially former Jew Johannes Oesterreicher and former Protestant Karl Thieme) fought to keep Nazi racism from entering their newfound church. Through decades of engagement, extending from debates in academic journals, to popular education, to lobbying in the corridors of the Vatican, this unlikely duo overcame the most problematic aspect of Catholic history. Their success came not through appeals to morality but rather from a rediscovery of neglected portions of scripture. From Enemy to Brother illuminates the baffling silence of the Catholic Church during the Holocaust, showing how the ancient teaching of deicide—according to which the Jews were condemned to suffer until they turned to Christ—constituted the Church’s only language to talk about the Jews. As he explores the process of theological change, John Connelly moves from the speechless Vatican to those Catholics who endeavored to find a new language to speak to the Jews on the eve of, and in the shadow of, the Holocaust.

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Harvard University Press

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0674068467

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9780674068469

To the Ends of the Earth

The Truth Behind the Glory of Polar Exploration

By: John V. H. Dippel

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To the Ends of the Earth

The Truth Behind the Glory of Polar Exploration

By: John V. H. Dippel

Looks at the motivations behind the polar expeditions of the last three centuries, arguing that these men risked their lives for ambition and not the advancement of science or national pride.

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Prometheus Books

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1633884112

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Race to the Frontier

"White Flight" and Westward Expansion

By: John Van Houten Dippel

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Race to the Frontier

"White Flight" and Westward Expansion

By: John Van Houten Dippel

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Algora Publishing

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0875864228

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War and Sex

A Brief History of Men's Urge for Battle

By: John V. H. Dippel

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Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition

By: Valentin Fuster,Jagat Narula,Prashant Vaishnava,Martin B. Leon,David J. Callans,John S. Rumsfeld,Athena Poppas

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Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition

By: Valentin Fuster,Jagat Narula,Prashant Vaishnava,Martin B. Leon,David J. Callans,John S. Rumsfeld,Athena Poppas

The landmark text that belongs in the hands of every cardiologist―fully updated and reorganized to make it more patient-centric than ever A Doody's Core Title for 2023! World-famous for its authority and clinical relevance, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart is cardiology’s longest continuously published reference book. Written to meet the ever-changing needs of cardiologists, fellows, and interns, this trusted classic offers a solid foundation in cardiovascular medicine and complete coverage of all major cardiovascular topics. This fifteenth edition presents a greater focus on the practicalities of patient care. Additionally, the content is ordered in a more methodical pattern, from mechanism to management. Reflecting the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart provides invaluable concise summaries of major new trials and guidelines. Authoritative Coverage and Unmatched Utility: Central Illustrations New section on cardiovascular critical care New chapter "Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19" Chapter summaries ACC/AHA/ESC guidelines in all chapters 1,200+ photos and illustrations Sections Include: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Atherosclerosis and Coronary Heart Disease Diseases of the Great Vessels and Peripheral Vessels Valvular Heart Disease Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities Heart Failure Diseases of the Pericardium Cardiopulmonary Disease Critical Cardiovascular Care Adult Congenital Heart Disease Special Populations and Topics in Cardiovascular Disease

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McGraw Hill Professional

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1264257570

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Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death

The Impact of America's First Climate Crisis

By: John V H Dippel

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The Impact of America's First Climate Crisis

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Book's by John V H Dippel

Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death

Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death

War and Sex

War and Sex

The Hitler Assassination Attempts

The Hitler Assassination Attempts

From Enemy to Brother

From Enemy to Brother

To the Ends of the Earth

To the Ends of the Earth

Race to the Frontier

Race to the Frontier

War and Sex

War and Sex

Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition

Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition

Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death

Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death

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