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Standard Catalog of Pontiac, 1926-2002

By: John Gunnell

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Standard Catalog of Pontiac, 1926-2002

By: John Gunnell

In Standard Catalog of Pontiac 1926-2002, collectors can speed through thousands of listings to obtain specifications, production data, and serial number information for their favorite Pontiacs. Every Pontiac model ever made from1926 to 2002 is listed, along with the predecessors to Pontiac, the Oakland cars produced from 1908-1931. • Over 500 photographs help collectors clearly identify the Pontiacs through the years. Current collector values are provided in six grades of condition. • Thousands of listings of Pontiacs made from 1926-2002; includes new listings for models made from 1996 to 2002 including Bonneville SSEi, Grand Prix GTP, Ram Air Firebirds, Aztec and Vibe • Specifications, production data, serial number information, and much more; and, features coverage of Oakland cars produced from 1908-1931

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Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader: The years 1960-1977

By: John W. F. Dulles

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Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader: The years 1960-1977

By: John W. F. Dulles

Journalist and spectacularly successful governor, Carlos Lacerda was Brazil's foremost orator in this century and its most controversial politician. He might have become president in the 1960s had not the military taken over. In the second and final volume, Dulles explores the political and private life of Lacerda from 1960, when he became governor of Brazil's Guanabara state, until his death in 1977. Dulles focuses particularly on the years 1960 to 1968, in which Lacerda played a central role in some of the most drastic political changes that Brazil has experienced in this century.

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University of Texas Press

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0292715811

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Independent Nation

How the Vital Center Is Changing American Politics

By: John Avlon

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Independent Nation

How the Vital Center Is Changing American Politics

By: John Avlon

Fifty percent of American voters define themselves as political moderates, two-thirds favor political solutions that come from the center of the political spectrum, and Independents outnumber both Democrats and Republicans. Bill Clinton and George W. Bush each explicitly used Centrist strategies to win the White House—and twenty-first-century candidates will be compelled to do the same. Independent Nation documents the rich history of the defining political movement of our time. Organized as a series of short and colorful political biographies, it offers an insightful and engaging analysis of the successes and failures of key Centrist leaders throughout the twentieth century. In the process, it demonstrates that Centrism is not only a winning political strategy but an enlightened governing philosophy that best reflects the will of the people by putting patriotism ahead of partisanship and the national interest ahead of special interests.

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Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader

Volume II: The Years 1960-1977

By: John W. F. Dulles

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Carlos Lacerda, Brazilian Crusader

Volume II: The Years 1960-1977

By: John W. F. Dulles

From reviews of Volume I: "Brazilian Crusader is no doubt the best biography yet produced on Lacerda and the second volume . . . is certainly worth waiting for." —Luso-Brazilian Review Journalist and spectacularly successful governor, Carlos Lacerda was Brazil's foremost orator in the 20th century and its most controversial politician. He might have become president in the 1960s had not the military taken over. In the first volume, John F. W. Dulles paints a portrait of a rebellious youth, who had the willfulness of his prominent father and who crusaded for Communism before becoming its most outspoken foe. Recalling Lacerda's rallying cry, "Brazil must be shaken up," Dulles traces the career of the journalist whose unsparing attacks on the men in power led authorities to imprison him and employ thugs who pummeled him physically. Lacerda's spirited oratory helped him become Brazil's most popular congressman, but it scared the rulers of Brazil, who prohibited the broadcast of his speeches after he returned from exile in 1956. Their effort to deprive him of his mandate stirred the entire nation and culminated in one of the most dramatic sessions ever held in the Chamber of Deputies. In the second and final volume, Dulles explores the political and private life of Lacerda from 1960, when he became governor of Brazil's Guanabara state, until his death in 1977. Dulles focuses particularly on the years 1960 to 1968, in which Lacerda played a central role in some of the most drastic political changes that Brazil has experienced in this century. Lacerda's story ranges from the headlines constantly generated by his political attacks and journalistic sensationalism to private moments of personal tragedy. In telling his story, Dulles draws on hundreds of interviews, as well as extensive research in press archives, Lacerda's public papers, and the private collections of Lacerda's family and associates. This material paints a compelling portrait of an honest administrator who alienated top figures in politics, the press, and the military.

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Kafira

By: John G. O'Neill

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Kafira

By: John G. O'Neill

This is a story of tragedy, unrequited love, international suspense, and driving ambition to defeat the grab for world domination. Kafira Weiss is an Israeli Biomedical Scientist whose passionate life purpose is to find a cure for the world s most deadly disease. After a tragic beginning, Kafira becomes the World s leading expert on the disease, working at CDC in Atlanta to continue her research as the Associate Director of the Special Pathogens Unit. In 1981, the Supreme Leader of North Korea lands rockets on the Moon, claiming the Moon for North Korea, to the exclusion of every other nation on Earth. To force the United Nations and the Member Countries to agree to his Claim, Kim iI Jong threatens to infect the world with a deadly disease. Shin Min Shu, is a North Korean Biomedical Scientist who has been forced to develop a more deadly strain of the virus central to the Claim. But Shin Min Shu is unhappy to be party to the killing of women and children that will inevitably occur if the United Nations rejects the North Korean Claim. Charles Edmonds is an ex Royal Marine Commando turned Astronomer who is now the Special Assistant to the Director of NASA. Charles becomes involved in the investigation of a teenage boy s observation of a flash on the Moon that has been reported to the FBI. The investigation reveals a ruthless organisation that will stop at nothing to ensure that the Claim is agreed. The CIA believes that the United States is being threatened, but needs proof. Kafira, as the World s leading expert on the disease has been requested to be part of the Lunar Module crew, to investigate the suspected presence on the Moon. Kafira agrees, and in doing so creates history as the first woman to walk on the Moon. The desperate question facing Kafira is whether she is able to find a cure for the disease that the North Koreans intend to use before the deliberate infections reach epidemic proportions.

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The Indian Tribes of North America

By: John Reed Swanton

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The Indian Tribes of North America

By: John Reed Swanton

This is the definitive one-volume guide to the Indian tribes of North America, and it covers all groupings such as nations, confederations, tribes, subtribes, clans, and bands. It is a digest of all Indian groups and their historical locations throughout the continent. Formatted as a dictionary, or gazetteer, and organized by state, it includes all known tribal groupings within the state and the many villages where they were located. Using the year 1650 to determine the general location of most of the tribes, Swanton has drawn four over-sized fold-out maps, each depicting a different quadrant of North America and the location of the various tribes therein, including not only the tribes of the United States, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, and Central America, but the Caribbean islands as well. According to the author, the gazetteer and the maps are "intended to inform the general reader what Indian tribes occupied the territory of his State and to add enough data to indicate the place they occupied among the tribal groups of the continent and the part they played in the early period of our history. . . ." Accordingly, the bulk of the text includes such facts as the origin of the tribal name and a brief list of the more important synonyms; the linguistic connections of the tribe; its location; a brief sketch of its history; its population at different periods; and the extent to which its name has been perpetuated geographically.--From publisher description.

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Coastal California

By: John Doerper

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Coastal California

By: John Doerper

Covering cities, states, and regions of the United States, these richly illustrated handbooks capture the character and culture of important American destinations, along with topical essays, color maps, and capsule reviews of restaurants and hotels.

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Lonely Planet California

By: Brett Atkinson,Andrew Bender,Sara Benson,Alison Bing,Cristian Bonetto,Celeste Brash,Jade Bremner,Nate Cavalieri,Bailey Freeman,Michael Grosberg,Ashley Harrell,Josephine Quintero,Helena Smith,John A Vlahides

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Lonely Planet California

Lonely Planet's California is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Paddle in the Pacific, trek through desert oases, and watch fog tumble over the Golden Gate Bridge; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of California and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's California Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transportation info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Planning tools for family travelers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodations NEW Where to Stay in San Francisco and Where to Stay in Los Angeles maps are your at-a-glance guide to accommodations options in each neighborhood Color 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 give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 105 maps Covers San Francisco, Marin County & the Bay Area, Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, the North Coast & Redwoods, the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Disneyland & Orange County, San Diego & Around, Palm Springs & the Deserts, the Northern Mountains, Sacramento & the Central Valley, Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's California, our most comprehensive guide to California, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket San Francisco, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Authors Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Brett Atkinson, Amy Balfour, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Cristian Bonetto, Celeste Brash, Jade Bremner, Bailey Freeman, Michael Grosberg, Ashley Harrell, Anita Isalska, Mark Johanson, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, and Wendy Yanagihara. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler'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)

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Lands Never Trodden

The Franciscans and the California Missions

By: John J. O'Hagan

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Lands Never Trodden

The Franciscans and the California Missions

By: John J. O'Hagan

The California missions are unique reminders of a largely ignored part of the history of the United States. Nowhere else in the United States can one view such complete remnants of an earlier rule. "Lands Never Trodden" brings to the general public the fullest examination to date of the institutions of the Franciscan missions in California and of the stories hidden in these monuments. Franciscan priests, Spanish officials, and Native Americans all have their stories faithfully reported in this volume. Each mission carries with it tales of unremitting labor, sacrifice, love, intrigue, passion, violence, and death. This volume treats the familiar stories of the missionaries as well as the previously untold stories of the Native Americans with equal candor. With more than sixty photographs, and based on exhaustive research and historical documents, "Lands Never Trodden" is an entertaining, educational, and readable presentation of the twenty-one California missions.

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0870045741

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Two Parties--or More?

The American Party System, Second Edition

By: John F Bibby

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Two Parties--or More?

The American Party System, Second Edition

By: John F Bibby

Students of American government are faced with an enduring dilemma: Why two parties? Why has this system remained largely intact while around the world democracies support multiparty systems? Should our two-party system continue as we enter the new millennium? This newly revised and updated edition of Two Parties-Or More? answers these questions by

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0429964145

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Bandido

The Life and Times of Tiburcio Vasquez

By: John Boessenecker

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Bandido

The Life and Times of Tiburcio Vasquez

By: John Boessenecker

Tiburcio Vasquez is, next to Joaquin Murrieta, America's most infamous Hispanic bandit. After he was hanged as a murderer in 1875, the Chicago Tribune called him "the most noted desperado of modern times." Yet questions about him still linger. Why did he become a bandido? Why did so many Hispanics protect him and his band? Was he a common thief and heartless killer who got what he deserved, or was he a Mexican American Robin Hood who suffered at the hands of a racist government? In this engrossing biography, John Boessenecker provides definitive answers. Bandido pulls back the curtain on a life story shrouded in myth — a myth created by Vasquez himself and abetted by writers who saw a tale ripe for embellishment. Boessenecker traces his subject's life from his childhood in the seaside adobe village of Monterey, to his years as a young outlaw engaged in horse rustling and robbery. Two terms in San Quentin failed to tame Vasquez, and he instigated four bloody prison breaks that left twenty convicts dead. After his final release from prison, he led bandit raids throughout Central and Southern California. His dalliances with women were legion, and the last one led to his capture in the Hollywood Hills and his death on the gallows at the age of thirty-nine. From dusty court records, forgotten memoirs, and moldering newspaper archives, Boessenecker draws a story of violence, banditry, and retribution on the early California frontier that is as accurate as it is colorful. Enhanced by numerous photographs — many published here for the first time — Bandido also addresses important issues of racism and social justice that remain relevant to this day.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806183160

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Thirty Five Years in the East 1815-1850

By: John Martin Honigberger

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Thirty Five Years in the East 1815-1850

By: John Martin Honigberger

Adventures, Discoveries, Experiments And Historical Sketches Relating To The Punjab And Cashmere In Connection With Medicine, Botany, Pharmacy Etc. Illustrated With Numerous Engravings Portraits, Facsmiles Etc.

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Asian Educational Services

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8120610482

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Mets Journal

Year by Year and Day by Day with the New York Mets Since 1962

By: John Snyder

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Year by Year and Day by Day with the New York Mets Since 1962

By: John Snyder

Baseball fans will have their hands full well beyond the season of America's favorite game. Dividing the team's history into decades, years, and even days, Mets Journal offers hitting and pitching highlights, team and player stat

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Clerisy Press

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1578604745

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Last Shot: Mystery at the Final Four (The Sports Beat, 1)

By: John Feinstein

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Last Shot: Mystery at the Final Four (The Sports Beat, 1)

By: John Feinstein

New York Times bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein exposes the real “March Madness”—behind the scenes at the Final Four basketball tournament. When Stevie wins a writing contest for aspiring sports journalists, his prize is a press pass to the Final Four in New Orleans. While exploring the Superdome, he overhears a plot to throw the championship game. With the help of fellow contest winner Susan Carol, Stevie has just 48 hours to figure out who is blackmailing one of the star players . . . and why. John Feinstein has been praised as “the best writer of sports books in America today” (The Boston Globe), and he proves it again in this fast-paced novel. “A page-turning thriller and a basketball junkie’s bonanza.” —USA Today

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0307536955

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Black Cat Weekly #6

By: Barb Goffman,Dashiell Hammett,Edwin Balmer,A.R. Morlan,John Gregory Betancourt,Hal Charles,Frank Lovell Nelson,E. Nesbit,Bobbi A. Chukran,Ralph Milne Farley,Dwight V. Swain,Martin Suto

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Black Cat Weekly #6

By: Barb Goffman,Dashiell Hammett,Edwin Balmer,A.R. Morlan,John Gregory Betancourt,Hal Charles,Frank Lovell Nelson,E. Nesbit,Bobbi A. Chukran,Ralph Milne Farley,Dwight V. Swain,Martin Suto

Black Cat Weekly features an eclectic mix of original, classic, and rare stories and novels—science fiction, mysteries, fantasy (light and dark), and the uncategorizable. The latest issue is no exception. Here are 2 novels and 10 shorter works: MR. BIG NOSE, by Martin Suto [mystery short] THE PASSING OF BIG MAMA MAYHALL, by Bobbi A. Chukran [mystery short] ONE HOUR, by Dashiell Hammett [mystery short] IT’S A DATE, by Hal Charles [mystery short] KEEBAN, by Edwin Balmer [mystery novel] WISHFUL THINKING, by Barb Goffman [suspense/fantasy short] MYSTERY OF THE SILVER SKULL, by Frank Lovell Nelson [mystery short] JEMIMA, by A. R. Morlan [science fiction short] MAN-SIZE IN MARBLE, by E. Nesbit [fantasy short] SYMPATHY FOR ZOMBIES, by John Gregory Betancourt [science fiction short] HOLY CITY OF MARS, by Ralph Milne Farley [science fiction short] PLANET OF DREAD, by Dwight V. Swain [science novel]

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Wildside Press LLC

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1479463124

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San Juan de la Cruz

By: Saint John of the Cross

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San Juan de la Cruz

By: Saint John of the Cross

St. John (San Juan de la Cruz) is one of the greatest mystics and poets in any language. This is a new introduction and translation of St. John'' poetry (presented in both Spanish and English) and prose commentaries that includes his biography, providing an integrated vision that resurrects the power of his poetic voice.

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Weiser Books

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0877288593

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Letters from Dad

Lessons and Love

By: John Broome,Jack Broome

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Letters from Dad

Lessons and Love

By: John Broome,Jack Broome

Letters from a father to his son when his son left home. The letters cover all the issues that parents face with their children. The father gives his son instruction and teaching about all the important American values of life that are important. The reader, especially a parent, can easily get inspired and ideas on how they can still influence their child who has just left home.

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The Collected Works of Saint John of the Cross

By: St. John of the Cross

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The Collected Works of Saint John of the Cross

By: St. John of the Cross

This revised edition of The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross was produced to mark the fourth centenary of the death of St. John of the Cross (1542–1591). The result is an English translation of his writings that preserves the authentic meaning of the great mystic’s writings, presents them as clearly as possible, and at the same time gives the reader the doctrinal and historical information that will lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the teachings of the Mystical Doctor. Included in The Collected Works are St. John’s poetry, The Ascent of Mount Carmel, The Dark Night, The Spiritual Canticle, and The Living Flame of Love, as well as his extant letters and other counsels. More Information: In addition to the respective page listings in the contents, this new edition features gray page tabs that separate the individual works, enabling the reader to more easily locate a desired section of the book. Complementing St. John’s writings are a comprehensive General Introduction for the entire work, as well as brief, enlightening introductions for each specific work, explaining theme and structure. These are enhanced by new and expanded footnotes, a glossary of terms, and general and scriptural indices. About the Translators Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D. Father Kieran, a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, made his profession as a Discalced Carmelite in 1947. He has held several important positions within the order, including prior, formation director, and provincial councilor. A founding member of the Institute of Carmelite Studies, he subsequently served as its chair, as well as publisher of ICS Publications. Father Kieran’s major contributions in the field of Carmelite studies are his translations from the Spanish of the works of St. Teresa of Jesus and St. John of the Cross, in collaboration with Father Otilio Rodriguez. He also was the English translator of God Speaks in the Night: The Life, Times and Teaching of St. John of the Cross, a pictorial biography of St. John of the Cross commemorating the 400th anniversary of his death, published in several languages. In addition to translations, Father Kieran is also the author of two ICS Publications’ study editions of the works of St. Teresa, and has written several other books on St. Teresa and St. John of the Cross. Father Kieran has lectured and written widely on the teaching of both of these Carmelite saints. He is a member of the Discalced Carmelite community in Washington, D.C. Otilio Rodriguez, O.C.D. Father Otilio was born in Mantinos, Palencia, Spain, and was a Carmelite for more than fifty years. He was provincial of the Burgos province several times and also served as rector of the Discalced Carmelites’ international pontifical theological faculty, the Teresianum, in Rome. Father Otilio was one of the founders of the Institutum Historicum Teresianum and was a member of the Institute of Carmelite Studies. Both internationally and throughout the United States he gave retreats and lectures on Carmelite history and spirituality and wrote extensively on Carmelite subjects. Father Otilio died in Rome in 1994.

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ICS Publications

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0935216146

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Venice Reconsidered

The History and Civilization of an Italian City-State, 1297-1797

By: John Jeffries Martin,Dennis Romano

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Venice Reconsidered

The History and Civilization of an Italian City-State, 1297-1797

By: John Jeffries Martin,Dennis Romano

This collection of essays on centuries of culture and politics is “likely to become a landmark in Venetian historiography” (The Historical Journal). Venice Reconsidered offers a dynamic portrait of Venice from the establishment of the Republic at the end of the thirteenth century to its fall to Napoleon in 1797. In contrast to earlier efforts to categorize Venice’s politics as strictly republican and its society as rigidly tripartite and hierarchical, the scholars in this volume present a more fluid and complex interpretation of Venetian culture. Drawing on a variety of disciplines—history, art history, and musicology—these essays present innovative variants of the myth of Venice—that nearly inexhaustible repertoire of stories Venetians told about themselves.

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Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM

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0801876443

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DEATH OF A CANARY - A SOLO MALCOLM MYSTERY

The crime classic!

By: John Cassells

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DEATH OF A CANARY - A SOLO MALCOLM MYSTERY

The crime classic!

By: John Cassells

It was Detective Superintendent Nick Bogardus, on holiday in a prosperous Northern town, who brought in Solo Malcolm to help a private investigator who was finding the case too much for him. Who was it who had taken the attractive night-club singer from the luxury of the Torch Club to the bleak desolation of Brickett Wood to shoot her dead? This was the problem which confronted Solo Malcolm, the tough, rough and incorruptible private eye, when he made the long journey northward... Death Of A Canary by John Cassells (a pseudonym of the bestselling Scottish author William Murdoch Duncan; * 18. November 1909 in Glasgow; † 19. April 1975 in Glasgow) was first published in 1969; Apex is publishing a new edition of this classic of crime literature in its ENGLISH CRIME NOVELS series.

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3755409569

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Broadway Musicals, 1943-2004

By: John Stewart

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Broadway Musicals, 1943-2004

By: John Stewart

On March 31, 1943, the musical Oklahoma! premiered and the modern era of the Broadway musical was born. Since that time, the theatres of Broadway have staged hundreds of musicals--some more noteworthy than others, but all in their own way a part of American theatre history. With more than 750 entries, this comprehensive reference work provides information on every musical produced on Broadway since Oklahoma's 1943 debut. Each entry begins with a brief synopsis of the show, followed by a three-part history: first, the pre-Broadway story of the show, including out-of-town try-outs and Broadway previews; next, the Broadway run itself, with dates, theatres, and cast and crew, including replacements, chorus and understudies, songs, gossip, and notes on reviews and awards; and finally, post-Broadway information with a detailed list of later notable productions, along with important reviews and awards.

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1476603294

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Dream with Me

Race, Love, and the Struggle We Must Win

By: John M. Perkins

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Dream with Me

Race, Love, and the Struggle We Must Win

By: John M. Perkins

According to recent surveys and studies, race relations in the United States are the worst they've been since the 1990s, and many would argue that life for most minorities has not significantly improved since the civil rights era of the 1960s. For so many, the dream of true equality has dissolved into a reality of prejudice, fear, and violence as a way of life. John M. Perkins has been there from the beginning. Raised by his sharecropping grandparents, Perkins fled Mississippi in 1947 after his brother was fatally shot by a police officer. He led voter registration efforts in 1964, worked for school desegregation in 1967, and was imprisoned and tortured in 1970. Through it all, he has remained determined to seek justice and reconciliation based in Christ's redemptive work. "Justice is something that every generation has to strive for," he says. And despite the setbacks of recent years, Perkins finds hope in the young people he has met all across the nation who are hard at work, bringing about reconciliation in God's name and offering acceptance to all. Dream with Me is his look back at a life devoted to seeking justice for all God's people, as well as a look forward to what he sees as a potentially historic breakthrough for people of every race.

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1493406086

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Worship As It Is In Heaven

Worship That Engages Every Believer and Establishes God's Kingdom on Earth

By: John Dickson,Chuck D. Pierce

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Worship As It Is In Heaven

Worship That Engages Every Believer and Establishes God's Kingdom on Earth

By: John Dickson,Chuck D. Pierce

According to the Psalms, God is enthroned on the praises of His people--and it is from that throne that He governs the heavens and the earth. If this picture of God's rule, found throughout the Scriptures, is accurate, shouldn't the Body of Christ seek to praise the King of heaven and earth in ways that release His kingdom government into specific circumstances? John A. Dickson and Chuck D. Pierce, coauthors of Worship As It Is in Heaven, offer the church a fresh look at heaven's pattern of worship, instituted in David's tabernacle and renewed through Jesus' apostles in the earliest days of the church. This "apostolic worship" is God's chosen way of establishing His will on earth; through worship, the forces of darkness are pushed back and righteousness prevails. In Worship As It Is in Heaven, readers are invited to enter in to a fullness of worship that the world has too rarely seen: worship that is the conduit of God's government of peace, justice, and holiness on the earth.

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189

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Baker Books

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1441268081

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9781441268082

USA by Rail

Plus Canada's Main Routes

By: John Pitt

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USA by Rail

Plus Canada's Main Routes

By: John Pitt

The American train journey has always had a strong hold on the imagination. Ever-changing landscapes pass by on the other side of the glass, from the primeval-looking Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert and the saw-toothed peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the pounding surf of the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. And in these ecologically-conscious times, rail travel offers a peace of mind that cannot be matched by a stressful domestic flight.Now in its eighth edition, this book covers all the major routes across the United States and Canada. Perfect for the well-planned traveller and the whimsical day-dreamer alike, it contains both practical information and background on the places that you'll see. Whatever the route, sit back, relax and watch a breathtaking continent unfold.37 long distance routes in the USA and CanadaSightseeing highlights for 38 major citiesAccommodation - cheap to chicArea maps and detailed route plansHistory of trains in North AmericaInformation about steam railways and museums

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386

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Bradt Travel Guides

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184162389X

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9781841623894

Steroids in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice

By: John William Honour

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Steroids in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice

By: John William Honour

Steroids in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice covers both basic chemistry and therapeutic application of steroids in a single source. The comprehensive reference addresses the specificity of steroid determinations to clarify confusion arising from the laboratory results. The book covers important advancements in the field and is a valuable addition in the literature addressing all existing knowledge gaps. This is a must have reference for pathologists, laboratorians, endocrinologists, analytical/clinical chemists and biochemists. - Addresses the normal production of steroids and concentrations found in biological fluids and tissues - Presents the changes in steroid concentrations at life events as reference points for clinical investigations - Reviews the genetic disorders of steroids in relation to specific enzyme changes and clinical presentation

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Elsevier

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0128181257

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