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The Jehu Revolution

A Royal Tradition of the Northern Kingdom and Its Ramifications

By: Jonathan Miles Robker

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The Jehu Revolution

A Royal Tradition of the Northern Kingdom and Its Ramifications

By: Jonathan Miles Robker

This monograph re-evaluates the literary development of 2 Kings 9–10 within the context of the Deuteronomistic History. This undertaking opens with a thorough text and literary critical examination of the pericope, arriving at the conclusion that the narrative of 2 Kings 9–10 represents neither an insertion into the Deuteronomistic corpus, nor an independent literary tradition. Rather, when considering the Greek textual traditions of the biblical narrative (most especially B and Ant.), one can appreciate the narrative of Jehu’s revolution within the literary context of an extensive politically motivated narrative about the Israelite monarchy covering the period from the reigns of Jeroboam I to Jeroboam II. The identification of this pro-Jehuide source within the book of Kings enables a reliable dating into the 8th century BCE for much of the material in Kings focusing on the Northern Kingdom. Comparing this biblical narrative to other (mostly Mesopotamian and Syrian) texts relevant to Israelite history of the period advances the discourse about the veracity of the biblical narrative when contrasted with extrabiblical traditions and permits the plausible reconstruction of Israelite history spanning the 8th and 9th centuries BCE.

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Walter de Gruyter

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3110285010

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9783110285017

Gulliver's Travels

By: Jonathan Swift

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Gulliver's Travels

By: Jonathan Swift

Great classic by preeminent prose satirist of the English language, written with disarming simplicity and careful attention to detail. An enchanting fantasy for children; for adults, a witty parody of political life in Swift's time.

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Courier Corporation

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0486114945

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Punishing Atrocities through a Fair Trial

International Criminal Law from Nuremberg to the Age of Global Terrorism

By: Jonathan Hafetz

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Punishing Atrocities through a Fair Trial

International Criminal Law from Nuremberg to the Age of Global Terrorism

By: Jonathan Hafetz

Over the past decades, international criminal law has evolved to become the operative norm for addressing the worst atrocities. Tribunals have conducted hundreds of trials addressing mass violence in the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and other countries to bring to justice perpetrators of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. But international courts have struggled to hold perpetrators accountable for these offenses while still protecting the fair trial rights of defendants. Punishing Atrocities through a Fair Trial explores this tension, from criticism of the Nuremberg Trials as 'victor's justice' to the accusations of political motivations clouding prosecutions today by the International Criminal Court. It explains why international criminal law must adhere to transparent principles of legality and due process to ensure its future as a legitimate and viable legal regime.

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Cambridge University Press

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110865245X

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Slavery in North America Vol 2

From the Colonial Period to Emancipation

By: Mark M Smith,Peter S Carmichael,Timothy Lockley,Jonathan Daniel Wells

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Slavery in North America Vol 2

From the Colonial Period to Emancipation

By: Mark M Smith,Peter S Carmichael,Timothy Lockley,Jonathan Daniel Wells

First published in 2009. From the founding of Jamestown to the American Civil War, slavery and abolition shaped American national, regional and racial identities. This four-volume reset edition draws together rare sources relating to American slavery systems. Volume 2 includes the Revolutionary and Early National Period and covers the Anti-Slavery Impulse and Reaction to It and the Slave Experience.

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Routledge

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1000559122

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Substantive Protection under Investment Treaties

By: Jonathan Bonnitcha

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Substantive Protection under Investment Treaties

By: Jonathan Bonnitcha

This book seeks to determine the level of substantive protection that investment treaties should provide to foreign investment.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107042410

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Into Thy Hands

By: Jonathan Holmes

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Into Thy Hands

By: Jonathan Holmes

For God's sake hold thy tongue and let me love!' Into Thy Hands takes place in 1610-11 at the high watermark of the English Renaissance and charts the beginning of an English project that would come to dominate the next three centuries. John Donne stood at the nexus of these developments. At various times politician, soldier, poet, musician, lawyer, courtier, theologian and cleric, and as a man born into one of the most distinguished English Catholic families only to die as one of its most renowned Protestants, he lived lives as most shades of English identity. He was also intimately involved with three great English innovations that came to dominate the subsequent life of the country: the Anglican church, epitomised by the King James Bible (1611); the scientific enlightenment, prompted by the work of Francis Bacon and the appearance of Galileo's work in English (also 1611); and the great artistic flourishing in theatre, poetry and music. This play is about the collision of those worlds.

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A&C Black

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1408156539

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Pretty In Pink

The Golden Age of Teenage Movies

By: Jonathan Bernstein

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Pretty In Pink

The Golden Age of Teenage Movies

By: Jonathan Bernstein

Jon Bernstein, film critic for Spin magazine critiques his favorite teen movies from the golden age of the'80s. The Brat Pack and their contemporaries have grown up, but celluloid has them flickering forever, angst-ridden, haunted, guileless, cocky, stripped to their briefs, and all dressed up "pretty in pink." "[T]his is really a fan's, not a film student's, book, and as such, a lot of fun." - Booklist

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St. Martin's Griffin

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1466890622

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9781466890626

Markan Typology

Miracle, Scripture and Christology in Mark 4:35–6:45

By: Jonathan Rivett Robinson

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Markan Typology

Miracle, Scripture and Christology in Mark 4:35–6:45

By: Jonathan Rivett Robinson

Responding to the belief that typology was a later development of the early church, and not applicable to the earliest canonical Gospel, Jonathan Robinson stresses that typology has deep Jewish roots, and that typological modes of thought were a significant part of the Gospel's historical and cultural background. He brings this insight to bear on four of the most dramatic miracles in Mark's Gospel, discovering a surprisingly consistent typological approach. Essential to Robinson's argument is the discovery of distinctive words and phrases taken from the Septuagint, that serve as unique indictors of Mark's intent to refer back to miracles from the Jewish scriptures, pointing to influence from Jonah, David, Elisha and Moses. These references in turn provide insight into Mark's Christology, revealing that Mark presents Jesus as both the fulfilment of scriptural human types and as assuming the narrative form of Israel's God. Robinson argues that rather than imposing categories extracted from earlier Jewish literature like “divine identity” and “exalted human figures”, Mark should be allowed to speak on its own terms and with its own unique voice.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0567708721

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The Tower of Babel: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Concept Musical (A New Musical Fairy Tale)

By: Jonathan David Sloate

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The Tower of Babel: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Concept Musical (A New Musical Fairy Tale)

By: Jonathan David Sloate

The Tower of Babel (imagine The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit meet Cinderella & Disney's Frozen) & The New Picasso are from award-winning writer Jonathan David Sloate, who composed scores for the Mortal Kombat franchise, Academy Awards winner Sense and Sensibility, Beowulf, the ShoWest Awards, & movies starring Kate Winslet (Titanic), Hugh Grant (Notting Hill), Tom Wilkinson (Batman Begins, Shakespeare in Love, Rush Hour), Emma Thompson (Nanny McPhee, Harry Potter), Alan Rickman (Die Hard, Robin Hood), Christopher Lambert (Highlander), Clancy Brown (Shawshank Redemption, SpongeBob SquarePants), Brian Tochi (Police Academy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Olivia d'Abo (Wayne's World 2), Cree Summer (Rugrats), Luke Perry (Beverly Hills 90210), Dorian Harewood (Full Metal Jacket), Ron Perlman (Alien, Blade II, Hellboy), Paolo Montalban (The King and I), Daniel Bernhardt (The Matrix Reloaded), Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3), Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men), Kate Burton (Grey's Anatomy), & Claire Danes (Homeland).

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Lulu.com

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1312332751

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9781312332751

The 1984–1985 Miners' Strike in Nottinghamshire

If Spirit Alone Won Battles: The Diary of John Lowe

By: Jonathan Symcox,Dennis Skinner

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The 1984–1985 Miners' Strike in Nottinghamshire

If Spirit Alone Won Battles: The Diary of John Lowe

By: Jonathan Symcox,Dennis Skinner

Britain’s year-long miners’ strike against the Thatcher administration is vividly recounted in this diary of one of its most vocal leaders. John Lowe was at the forefront of the fight for jobs during the miners strike of 1984-85. He led from the front, as the elected chairman of Clipstone Colliery’s strike committee in the county of Nottinghamshire. The dirty war fought by the Thatcher Government to defeat the National Union of Mineworkers transformed Lowe from passive family man into a dedicated activist. Witness to many disturbing events, he recorded his experiences in a diary that is presented here in full, along with photographs, correspondence, court documents, and other materials. Lowe tells of the initial scramble to organize; the London rally that police tried to turn into a riot; his arrest and fast-tracking through the court system; the legendary pensioner friend beaten at a police roadblock; the slow trickle back to work; the dreaded day the strike ended; and first harrowing weeks back at the coalface among people he despised. With the scars left by the dispute still fresh upon him, Lowe reflected on events at both the local and national level. This volume is also a testament to the unquenchable spirit of men and women with a just cause.

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Casemate Publishers

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1783408855

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How Far the Promised Land?

World Affairs and the American Civil Rights Movement from the First World War to Vietnam

By: Jonathan Rosenberg

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How Far the Promised Land?

World Affairs and the American Civil Rights Movement from the First World War to Vietnam

By: Jonathan Rosenberg

How Far the Promised Land? explores the relationship between overseas developments and the most important reform movement in modern American history, the struggle for racial justice. Interweaving civil rights history, U.S. foreign relations history, and twentieth-century international history, the book contributes to the emerging effort to reconceptualize the study of America's past by locating it in a global context. In examining the link between international developments and the quest for racial justice, Jonathan Rosenberg argues that civil rights leaders were profoundly interested in the world beyond America and incorporated their understanding of overseas matters into their reform program in order to fortify and legitimize the message they presented to their followers, the nation, and the international community. The book considers how a cosmopolitan group of black and white, male and female race reform leaders purposively deployed World War I and the peace settlement, the decolonization struggles in Africa and Asia, the emergence of communism and fascism, World War II, and the Cold War to help realize their domestic aspirations. Rosenberg sets this complex story against the backdrop of America's growing activism on the world stage, a development that would have significant positive implications for the domestic struggle. Central to the work is the notion that race reform leaders were animated by the idea of "color-conscious internationalism," a distinctive outlook that would affect the trajectory and momentum of the civil rights movement.

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Princeton University Press

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0691187290

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9780691187297

Mad World

An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s

By: Lori Majewski,Jonathan Bernstein

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Mad World

An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s

By: Lori Majewski,Jonathan Bernstein

A “hugely entertaining” history of the 1980s New Wave music scene told through new interviews with its biggest artists (Rolling Stone). Mad World is a compelling oral history that celebrates the New Wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via new interviews with 35 of the most notable artists of the period. Each chapter begins with a discussion of their most popular song and leads to stories of their history and place in the scene, ultimately painting a vivid picture of this colorful, idiosyncratic time. Mixtape suggestions, fashion sidebars, and quotes from famous contemporary admirers help fill out the fun. Participants include members of Duran Duran, New Order, The Smiths, Tears for Fears, Adam Ant, Echo, and the Bunnymen, Devo, ABC, Spandau Ballet, A Flock of Seagulls, Thompson Twins, INXS, and more. “One addictive chapter after another.” —Rob Sheffield, author of Talking to Girls About Duran Duran “Tells the tale of some of the decade’s most unforgettable songs . . . in fascinating detail, letting the architects of these memorable records shine a light on how the sound of a generation came to be.” —The Hollywood Reporter “The new wave era is often dismissed for its one-hit wonders and silly haircuts, but [Mad World] examines the period with a great deal of love and reverence.” —Buzzfeed “A really informative and insightful read.” —People

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Abrams

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1613126662

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Rush University Medical Center Review of Surgery E-Book

By: Jonathan A. Myers,Jose M. Velasco

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Rush University Medical Center Review of Surgery E-Book

By: Jonathan A. Myers,Jose M. Velasco

Rush University Medical Center Review of Surgery, edited by Drs. Velasco, Bines, Deziel, Millikan, McCarthy, Prinz, and Saclarides, gives you a concise yet comprehensive review of both general surgery and surgical subspecialties in a user-friendly question-and-answer format that mimics actual exams. Thoroughly revised, this 5th edition adds new chapters and updates existing chapters with the latest surgical techniques and practices, plus an increased emphasis on ethics, while maintaining its broad review of surgical topics to provide wide-ranging and complete coverage of the information most important to you. More than 1,500 peer-reviewed questions mirror standardized test blueprints provide a realistic simulation of the actual test-taking experience so you can become accustomed to the exam interface. The Rush University Review is perfect for residents in training,surgeons preparing for certification or recertification exams, and experienced clinicians wishing to keep abreast of current practices and recent advances. Challenge your knowledge with more than 1,500 review questions, with answers and rationales, that cover the full range of topics in general and subspecialty surgery - all the information you need to prepare for certification and recertification or stay current with new advances. Get a realistic simulation of the actual exam with questions that mimic standardized tests and prepare you for board and ABSITE exams. Understand the rationale behind the answers to each question with clear, illustrated explanations from Elsevier’s trusted surgical references including Cameron’s Current Surgical Therapy. Master the latest need-to-know information in your field with abundant new chapters and updates throughout reflecting the latest surgical techniques and practices, as well as an increased emphasis on ethics to help you prepare for this increasingly important aspect of the boards.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1437736386

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Head of All Years

Astronomy and Calendars at Qumran in their Ancient Context

By: Jonathan Ben-Dov

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Head of All Years

Astronomy and Calendars at Qumran in their Ancient Context

By: Jonathan Ben-Dov

Rather than being an isolated, primitive body of knowledge the Jewish calendar tradition of 364 days constituted an integral part of the astronomical science of the ancient world. This tradition—attested in the Dead Sea Scrolls and in the Pseudepigrapha—stands out as a coherent, novel synthesis, representing the Jewish authors’ apocalyptic worldview. The calendar is studied here both “from within”—analyzing its textual manifestations —and “from without”—via a comparison with ancient Mesopotamian astronomy. This analysis reveals that the calendrical realm constituted a significant case of inter-cultural borrowing, pertinent to similar such cases in ancient literature. Special attention is given to the “Book of Astronomy” (1 Enoch 72-82) and a variety of calendrical and liturgical texts from Qumran.

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BRILL

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9047424190

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9789047424192

Deciphering the Dead Sea Scrolls

By: Jonathan G. Campbell

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Deciphering the Dead Sea Scrolls

By: Jonathan G. Campbell

The second edition of this fascinating book is the ideal introduction to the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls from Qumran and their impact on our understanding of the rise of Christianity. Introduces the Qumran Scrolls to the uninitiated general reader. Explains how revolutionary the discovery of the Scrolls was and their enduring significance. Sets the Scrolls within the wider context of Jewish history and religion of the second temple period. Now expanded to include additional material about the scrolls themselves and recent theories about the community behind them. This book is not available from Blackwell in the United States and the Philippines.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470775254

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9780470775257

Music in Biblical Life

The Roles of Song in Ancient Israel

By: Jonathan L. Friedmann

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Music in Biblical Life

The Roles of Song in Ancient Israel

By: Jonathan L. Friedmann

Music was integral to the daily life of ancient Israel. It accompanied activities as diverse as manual labor and royal processionals. At key junctures and in core institutions, musical tones were used to deliver messages, convey emotions, strengthen communal bonds and establish human-divine contact. This book explores the intricate and multifaceted nature of biblical music through a detailed look into four major episodes and genres: the Song of the Sea (Exod. 15), King Saul and David's harp (1 Sam. 16), the use of music in prophecy, and the Book of Psalms. This investigation demonstrates how music helped shape and define the self-identity of ancient Israel.

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McFarland

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0786474092

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9780786474097

The 1984/85 Miners Strike in Nottinghamshire

By: Jonathan Symcox

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The 1984/85 Miners Strike in Nottinghamshire

By: Jonathan Symcox

John Lowe, chairman of Clipstone Colliery's strike committee, was at the forefront of the fight for jobs of the twelve months' 1984/85 miners' strike at a time when most Nottinghamshire miners preferred to work. The now well known 'dirty war' fought by the Thatcher Government against the National Union of Mineworkers transformed him from a passive family man into a political animal. Lowe was witness to many disturbing events, recording his experiences and thoughts in a diary so that they would never be forgotten: read about a pensioner friend beaten at a police roadblock, a bleak but unifying Christmas, the slow trickle back to work; and finally the the dreaded day the strike ended - and the first harrowing weeks back at the coal face among people he despised. With the scars of the dispute still fresh, John Lowe reflected upon both local and national events to produce pieces of writing from the heart, illustrated via a huge collection of documentation and memorabilia. Although a tale of sorrow it is also a testament to the unquenchable spirit of men and women fighting for a just cause during the most significant industrial dispute in modern history.

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