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Some of the More Familiar Fables of Phaedrus

By: John T. White

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Some of the More Familiar Fables of Phaedrus

By: John T. White

Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War

By: John Selby Watson

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Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War

By: John Selby Watson

Reproduction of the original: Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War by John Selby Watson

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3732646874

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The Routledge Guidebook to Gramsci's Prison Notebooks

By: John Schwarzmantel

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The Routledge Guidebook to Gramsci's Prison Notebooks

By: John Schwarzmantel

Gramsci’s Prison Notebooks are one of the most important and original sources of modern political philosophy but the Prison Notebooks present great difficulties to the reader. Not originally intended for publication, their fragmentary character and their often cryptic language can mystify readers, leading to misinterpretation of the text. The Routledge Guidebook to Gramsci’s Prison Notebooks provides readers with the historical background, textual analysis and other relevant information needed for a greater understanding and appreciation of this classic text. This guidebook: Explains the arguments presented by Gramsci in a clear and straightforward way, analysing the key concepts of the notebooks. Situates Gramsci’s ideas in the context of his own time, and in the history of political thought demonstrating the innovation and originality of the Prison Notebooks. Provides critique and analysis of Gramsci’s conceptualisation of politics and history (and culture in general), with reference to contemporary (i.e. present-day) examples where relevant. Examines the relevance of Gramsci in the modern world and discusses why his ideas have such resonance in academic discourse Featuring historical and political examples to illustrate Gramsci's arguments, along with suggestions for further reading, this is an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to engage more fully with The Prison Notebooks

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321

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Routledge

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1317559223

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Maggie's Farm

By: John Sherry

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Maggie's Farm

By: John Sherry

At times hilarious, at other times thoughtful, this book is more than an account of a family which goes to live on a farm. The events described here took the Sherry’s deep into a terra incognita of the spirit as well as the land. It is that quality: the sense of adventure and of patterns being broken which gives Maggie’s Farm a flavor all its own.

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Open Road Media

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1504028406

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Encyclopedia of Percussion

By: John H. Beck

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Encyclopedia of Percussion

By: John H. Beck

The Encyclopedia of Percussion is an extensive guide to percussion instruments, organized for research as well as general knowledge. Focusing on idiophones and membranophones, it covers in detail both Western and non-Western percussive instruments. These include not only instruments whose usual sound is produced percussively (like snare drums and triangles), but those whose usual sound is produced concussively (like castanets and claves) or by friction (like the cuíca and the lion’s roar). The expertise of contributors have been used to produce a wide-ranging list of percussion topics. The volume includes: (1) an alphabetical listing of percussion instruments and terms from around the world; (2) an extensive section of illustrations of percussion instruments; (3) thirty-five articles covering topics from Basel drumming to the xylophone; (4) a list of percussion symbols; (5) a table of percussion instruments and terms in English, French, German, and Italian; and (6) an updated section of published writings on methods for percussion.

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467

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Routledge

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1317747682

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9781317747680

The Fables of Phaedrus

Vol. 1

By: John T. White

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The Fables of Phaedrus

Vol. 1

By: John T. White

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118

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3382197979

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9783382197971

The Emergence Of Number

By: John Newsome Crossley

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The Emergence Of Number

By: John Newsome Crossley

This book presents detailed studies of the development of three kinds of number. In the first part the development of the natural numbers from Stone-Age times right up to the present day is examined not only from the point of view of pure history but also taking into account archaeological, anthropological and linguistic evidence. The dramatic change caused by the introduction of logical theories of number in the 19th century is also treated and this part ends with a non-technical account of the very latest developments in the area of Gödel's theorem. The second part is concerned with the development of complex numbers and tries to answer the question as to why complex numbers were not introduced before the 16th century and then, by looking at the original materials, shows how they were introduced as a pragmatic device which was only subsequently shown to be theoretically justifiable. The third part concerns the real numbers and examines the distinction that the Greeks made between number and magnitude. It then traces the gradual development of a theory of real numbers up to the precise formulations in the nineteeth century. The importance of the Greek distinction between the number line and the geometric line is brought into sharp focus.This is an new edition of the book which first appeared privately published in 1980 and is now out of print. Substantial revisions have been made throughout the text, incorporating new material which has recently come to light and correcting a few relatively minor errors. The third part on real numbers has been very extensively revised and indeed the last chapter has been almost completely rewritten. Many revisions are the results of comments from earlier readers of the book.

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World Scientific

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9814507741

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9789814507745

The Long Descent

A User's Guide to the End of the Industrial Age

By: John Michael Greer

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The Long Descent

A User's Guide to the End of the Industrial Age

By: John Michael Greer

The author of Dark Age America shares a harrowing vision of the future and what you can do to take action and make change. Americans are expressing deep concern about US dependence on petroleum, rising energy prices and the threat of climate change. Unlike the energy crisis of the 1970s, however, there is a lurking fear that, now, the times are different, and the crisis may not easily be resolved. The Long Descent examines the basis of such fear through three core themes: Industrial society is following the same well-worn path that has led other civilizations into decline, a path involving a much slower and more complex transformation than the sudden catastrophes imagined by so many social critics today. The roots of the crisis lie in the cultural stories that shape the way we understand the world. Since problems cannot be solved with the same thinking that created them, these ways of thinking need to be replaced with others better suited to the needs of our time. It is too late for massive programs for top-down change; the change must come from individuals. Hope exists in actions that range from taking up a handicraft or adopting an “obsolete” technology, through planting an organic vegetable garden, taking charge of your own health care or spirituality, and building community. Focusing eloquently on constructive adaptation to massive change, this book will have wide appeal. Praise for The Long Descent “At once erudite and entertaining, Greer’s exploration of the dynamics of societal collapse couldn’t be more timely.” —Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute, and author of The Party’s Over and Peak Everything “Candidates for public office, and the voters who elect them, should be required to read [Greer’s] accurate diagnosis of the terminal illness our fossil-energy subsidized industrial civilization has too long denied. He shows how stubborn belief in perpetual progress blinded us to the abyss toward which we were speeding and thus impeded wise preparation for our unavoidable descent into a deindustrial age. We must hope that the array of mitigating tools he prescribes may yet render that descent down the back side of Hubbert’s peak less devastating than it will be if we insistently claim a right to be prodigal in using this finite Earth.” —Willam R. Catton, Jr., author of Overshoot: The Ecological Basis of Revolutionary Change

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240

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New Society Publishers

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155092396X

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9781550923964

Lexical Aff Vegliote

By: John Fisher

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Lexical Aff Vegliote

By: John Fisher

Besides presenting here the basic elements of the vocabulary of this nearly forgotten language along with its Romance cognates. Dr. Fisher considers and weighs the previous scholarly judgments on the classification of this old lexicon.

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Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press

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0838677967

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9780838677964

Reagan's Cowboys

Inside the 1984 Reelection Campaign's Secret Operation Against Geraldine Ferraro

By: John B. Roberts II

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Reagan's Cowboys

Inside the 1984 Reelection Campaign's Secret Operation Against Geraldine Ferraro

By: John B. Roberts II

When rumors about Geraldine Ferraro--the first woman vice-presidential nominee by a major party in U.S history--reached First Lady Nancy Reagan during the 1984 presidential election, a secret operation was launched to investigate her. It revealed Ferraro's ties to organized crime and the extent to which she would have been subject to pressure or blackmail by the Mafia if elected. Written by an insider responsible for running the investigation, this never-before-told story goes behind the scenes as an incumbent president's campaign works to expose a political opponent's mob connections. Part detective story, part political thriller, the narrative features all the major players in the Reagan White House and 1984 reelection committee, with revealing anecdotes about Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

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258

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McFarland

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147667812X

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9781476678122

Labor Struggle in the Post Office: From Selective Lobbying to Collective Bargaining

From Selective Lobbying to Collective Bargaining

By: John Walsh,Garth L. Mangum

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Labor Struggle in the Post Office: From Selective Lobbying to Collective Bargaining

From Selective Lobbying to Collective Bargaining

By: John Walsh,Garth L. Mangum

Using data from the 2000 Census, this collection examines the major demographic and employment trends in the rural Midwestern states with special attention to the issues that state and local policy makers must address in the near future.

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Routledge

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1315288230

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The Terror of Terre Haute

Bud Taylor and the 1920s

By: John D. Wright

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The Terror of Terre Haute

Bud Taylor and the 1920s

By: John D. Wright

This is a true story of sweat and sacrifice, of triumph over adversity. Professional boxer Bud Taylor became a star in the Golden Age of Sports, when Americans worshipped their sports heroes, and the popularity of boxing ranked second only to baseball. Known as "The Terre Haute Terror," Taylor hit hard and trained hard in passionate pursuit of the world bantamweight title. His obstacles were plenty: the physical, from injuries such as battered hands and broken noses; the emotional: the anguish of watching two men die from his blows; and the practical: a champion who eluded him, wanting no part of The Terror. His story is told from the ringsides, dressing rooms and gymnasiums of the boxer's travels. Meet the fight game's quirky characters, follow the money, marvel at the media frenzy and enjoy anecdotes about the people and places of the 1920s in a first-ever biography of Taylor. The book is part biography and part history lesson of the times, written in the entertaining style of a former sportswriter who became an award-winning investigative news reporter. It is foremost a book about boxing, but it is also about the glitzy, glamorous 1920s, when Americans cherished their diversions-fashion, jazz, auto-mobiles, and above all, sports. This is a story of an underdog, who grew up poor but ideally equipped for his career with the tools of self-discipline and perseverance, who rode the backing of his beloved hometown supporters to the pinnacle of his profession. Along the way, Taylor's reputation for fighting through injuries and his never-quit attitude notched him a reputation as a great boxing ticket, and his show-stopping performances earned him a great fan following in such cities as Chicago and Los Angeles. Taylor was a paradox in many ways: A ferocious predator inside the ring but vulnerable and compassionate outside; So self-focused on a career goal that he trained obsessively, yet generously giving of his time to community causes; A model of fitness and frugality during his fight career who ultimately wound up obese and broke. Bud Taylor fought 166 pro fights in 11 years, an average of about one every three weeks. His classic battles with Tony Canzoneri, Jimmy McLarnin, Pancho Villa and Pal Moore, among others, are recounted. Like many success stories, Taylor surrounded himself with talent: first-rate trainers Jack Blackburn and Barney Furey; his loyal manager, Eddie Long; and the friendship and tutelage of talented boxers of the times-champions Tommy Gibbons, Sammy Mandell, and others. A basher with either fist, Taylor's blows killed two men, ended a third man's career and left others unconscious for tense moments. He was left with the task of reconciling the deaths before he destroyed himself from self-guilt. JOHN D. WRIGHT lives in Terre Haute, Indiana. He has a master's degree from Indiana State University and has worked on the staff of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star newspaper for more than 20 years. As a longtime reporter, he covered news and sports in the Wabash Valley ranging from high-school basketball to murder trials. Among his awards is a state Society of Professional Journalists 1992 first-place award for investigative reporting; and a Hoosier State Press Association 1994 first place for deadline reporting after witnessing in person the execution of mass murderer John Wayne Gacy.Wright's interest in boxing dates from his childhood; his father, "Ren"Wright, boxed amateur bouts out of Sullivan, Indiana, from 1949 to 1951, and often talked about "Bud" Taylor. Wright also knows about one-on-one sports - he is a USPTA-certified tennis instructor and frequently a nationally ranked player in his age division.

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Dog Ear Publishing

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1598587617

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9781598587616

The Archaeology of Rome

By: John Henry Parker

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The Archaeology of Rome

By: John Henry Parker

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

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Some of the More Familiar Fables of Phaedrus

Some of the More Familiar Fables of Phaedrus

Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War

Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War

The Routledge Guidebook to Gramsci's Prison Notebooks

The Routledge Guidebook to Gramsci's Prison Notebooks

Maggie's Farm

Maggie's Farm

Encyclopedia of Percussion

Encyclopedia of Percussion

The Fables of Phaedrus

The Fables of Phaedrus

The Emergence Of Number

The Emergence Of Number

The Long Descent

The Long Descent

Lexical Aff Vegliote

Lexical Aff Vegliote

Reagan's Cowboys

Reagan's Cowboys

Labor Struggle in the Post Office: From Selective Lobbying to Collective Bargaining

Labor Struggle in the Post Office: From Selective Lobbying to Collective Bargaining

The Terror of Terre Haute

The Terror of Terre Haute

The Archaeology of Rome

The Archaeology of Rome

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