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Lincoln's Gift from Homer, New York

A Painter, an Editor and a Detective

By: Martin A. Sweeney

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Lincoln's Gift from Homer, New York

A Painter, an Editor and a Detective

By: Martin A. Sweeney

Although Illinois enjoys the indisputable title of "The Land of Lincoln," one small town in New York State played a significant role in the sixteenth president's history. Three native sons of Homer--a detective, a journalist, and a painter--helped inscribe Abraham Lincoln's place in the nation's iconic imagery. Private investigator Eli DeVoe foiled an assassination plot against Lincoln before his first inauguration; journalist William Osborn Stoddard, an early Lincoln supporter, became an influential secretary of the president; and artist Francis Bicknell Carpenter painted The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before the Cabinet, which still hangs in the U.S. Capitol. This exploration of these men and the town that produced them offers insight into the complexities of presidential image-making, and reveals why a small New York town has become a choice destination for Lincoln historians.

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McFarland

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0786487186

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9780786487189

The Heart of Central New York

Stories of Historic Homer, NY

By: Martin A. Sweeney

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The Heart of Central New York

Stories of Historic Homer, NY

By: Martin A. Sweeney

In The Heart of Central New York: Stories of Historic Homer, NY Martin A. Sweeney makes the past come alive through this collection of articles from his column in The Homer News. Through his writing, Sweeney offers readers a glimpse of the excitement he brought to his classrooms by bringing to life the people, events, manners, and mores of the past in a community that is the heart of Central New York State. This compilation represents Sweeney’s successful efforts as a public historian in using the press as a tool for generating interest in his community’s unique historical identity.With annotations and a touch of humor, this book illustrates for current and emerging public historians how to successfully engage a community in acknowledging their history matters—that the fibers of “microhistory” contribute to the rich tapestry that is county, regional, state, and national history.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0761873333

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9780761873334

The Remarkable Life of Albert Haskell, Jr.

The King of Crown City

By: Martin A. Sweeney

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The Remarkable Life of Albert Haskell, Jr.

The King of Crown City

By: Martin A. Sweeney

The Remarkable Life of Albert Haskell, Jr.: The King of Crown City isthe first comprehensive portrait of the Cortland, New York schoolboy who forged a path of his own that garnered him a reputation in New York State and the Northeast of the nation as an accomplished lawyer, politician, banker, civic organizer, supporter of higher education, and promoter of industrial expansion.As a district attorney, Haskell crossed paths with the prohibition government agents, murderers, white slavers, members of the “Black Hand” gang, and the Ku Klux Klan. He successfully prosecuted those who were part of a tubercular cattle scandal. As a state assemblyman, he was an advocate for the state’s dairy farmers during the violent milk strikes in the 1930s. Haskell co-founded a chapter of Rotary International in 1919 and played a pivotal role in the 1950s in making the place of his birth “the typewriter capital of the world.” Based on a trove of scrapbooks assembled by Haskell through his lifetime and kept by his grandchildren, this biography reveals exactly why Haskell’s life of integrity and public service merits the title of “King of ‘Crown City.’”

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0761873937

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9780761873938

The Suffragette's Saga

By: Martin A. Sweeney

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The Suffragette's Saga

By: Martin A. Sweeney

Told by a Central New York pub owner, The Suffragette’s Saga is a story of grief and grievances. In an era of streetcars, vaudeville stars, and gritty men in corner pubs, a seemingly unsolvable murder leaves the unmarried Julia O’Rourke wondering if she is responsible for her father’s death. The economic livelihoods of the local brewers and pub owners have been threatened by her wearing bloomers, riding a bicycle, and marching for the vote and Prohibition. Resentment is palpable. After experiencing the gossip of other women, the theft of her “Freedom Wheels,” arson, and the trampling to death of a protesting suffragette, Julia comes to terms with her obsession for social and political reforms and discovers her voice, the love of her life, and the murderer.

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Rogue Phoenix Press

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1624203876

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9781624203879

Understanding Affections in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards

“The High Exercises of Divine Love”

By: Ryan J. Martin

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Understanding Affections in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards

“The High Exercises of Divine Love”

By: Ryan J. Martin

This volume argues that the notion of “affections” discussed by Jonathan Edwards (and Christian theologians before him) means something very different from what contemporary English speakers now call “emotions.” and that Edwards's notions of affections came almost entirely from traditional Christian theology in general and the Reformed tradition in particular. Ryan J. Martin demonstrates that Christian theologians for centuries emphasized affection for God, associated affections with the will, and distinguished affections from passions; generally explaining affections and passions to be inclinations and aversions of the soul. This was Edwards's own view, and he held it throughout his entire ministry. Martin further argues that Edwards's view came not as a result of his reading of John Locke, or the pressures of the Great Awakening (as many Edwardsean scholars argue), but from his own biblical interpretation and theological education. By analysing patristic, medieval and post-medieval thought and the journey of Edwards's psychology, Martin shows how, on their own terms, pre-modern Christians historically defined and described human psychology.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0567682250

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9780567682253

The Sweeney: Regan

By: Ian Kennedy Martin

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The Sweeney: Regan

By: Ian Kennedy Martin

In the first of the three Sweeney novels written by the creator of the TV series, Detective Inspector Jack Regan, expert at evading the proper channels, insolent and insubordinate to his superiors, exercises his usual trump card of cases solved with successful convictions. When he is ordered to London airport to pick up Lieutenant Ewing of the San Francisco and to cooperate with him in finding a police killer believed to be in London, Regan, pursuing a line of his own, finds the American an embarrassment and soon the two men are engulfed in a dangerous clash of personalities. The Lieutenant shoots first and asks questions - if at all - afterwards. Regan finds himself involved in a case that grows into something much more violent and sinister than he had envisaged. This is the first of the three novels, 'Regan', 'The Manhattan File', and 'The Deal of the Century', published at the time of the original series.

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187

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Lulu.com

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1471684644

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9781471684647

Reflective Practice in Mental Health

Advanced Psychosocial Practice with Children, Adolescents and Adults

By: Martin Webber,Jack Nathan

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Reflective Practice in Mental Health

Advanced Psychosocial Practice with Children, Adolescents and Adults

By: Martin Webber,Jack Nathan

`Reflective Practice in Mental Health provides a key foundation for socially-oriented practice. It integrates what is still relevant from earlier traditions (including neglected areas such as psychoanalytic perspectives), and links this to leading edge research and analysis. What is particularly refreshing is its willingness to engage with the depth and complexity of mental health difficulties - signposting a way forward that is grounded in theory and research, and taking us beyond the reactive, procedural and over-medicalised approaches that can dominate current practice.'---Jerry Tew, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Birmingham, UK `An excellent book and a must for the professional who wants to further develop their knowledge and practice of psychosocial practice. It is timely as social work needs to raise its game and to establish its professional identity. Using a variety of case studies showing how a range of methods of intervention can work, this makes compelling reading for those who are engaged in working with people who have mental health problems. This book will appeal to a range of mental health professionals and is especially relevant for practitioners who are looking to develop advanced psychosocial practice'---Professor Malcolm Golightley, Head of the School of Health and Social Care, University of London, UK Reflective Practice in Mental Health is the authoritative, definitive guide to psychosocial theory, research and practice in mental health work with children and adults. Featuring contributions from eminent experts, the book uses case studies to illustrate and address the complexities and dilemmas faced by practitioners involved in mental health care, and enables the reader to reflect to their understanding. Cases studies from a variety of theoretical perspectives are included, covering psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioural therapy systemic family therapy, attachment therapy and therapeutic group-work. They also cover practice across a range of settings, including inpatient, community and children and family services. This book will be an invaluable text for students and practitioners in social work and allied professions. This series takes a practice-led, reflective approach to key areas of work in social care. Books in the series tackle the complexities and dilemmas that practitioners face every day, by using a series of case examples. Each book focuses on a different area of social work, including vulnerable children, looked after children and mental health. The discussion within each book is built around case studies, in order to give clear examples of how an integrated knowledge base can be applied to practice. This series is essential reading for all post-qualifying social work students and social work practitioners.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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1849050295

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9781849050296

Implantable Defibrillator Therapy: A Clinical Guide

By: Antonio Pacifico,Philip D. Henry,Gust H. Bardy,Martin Borggrefe,Francis E. Marchlinski,Andrea Natale,Bruce L. Wilkoff

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Implantable Defibrillator Therapy: A Clinical Guide

By: Antonio Pacifico,Philip D. Henry,Gust H. Bardy,Martin Borggrefe,Francis E. Marchlinski,Andrea Natale,Bruce L. Wilkoff

Implantable defibrillators as originally conceived by Michel Mirowski were limited to the detection and automatic termination of ventricular fibrillation. In the original "AID" device, the detection algoritlun sought to distinguish sinus rhytlun from ventricular fibrillation by identifying the "more sinusoidal waveform of ventricular fibrillation. " The therapeutic intervention was elicited only once deadly polymorphic rhythms had developed. It was rapidly learned, however, that ventricular fibrillation is usually preceded by ventricular tachycardia. Mirowski recognized the pivotal importance of developing algoritllms based on heart rate. Ventricular tachycardia detection allowed the successful development of interventions for the termination of ventricular tachyarrhythmias before they degenerated into ventricular fibrillation. Current device therapy no longer confines itself to tlle termination of chaotic rhythms but seeks to prevent them. Diagnostic algorithms moved upward along the chain of events leading to catastrophic rhytlulls. Rate smoothing algorithms were developed to prevent postextrasystolic pauses from triggering ventricular and atrial tachyarrhytlmlias. Beyond the renaissance of ectopy-centered strategies, long-term prevention received increasing attention. Multisite pacing therapies provided by "Arrhythmia Management Devices" were designed to reduce the "arrhytlunia burden" and optimize the synergy of cardiac contraction and relaxation. Clinical evidence now suggests that atrial fibrillation prevention by pacing is feasible and tllat biventricular pacing may be of benefit in selected patients with heart failure. However, these applications of device therapy that generally require ventricular defibrillation backup remain investigational and were not considered in this book.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461510554

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9781461510550

Pud Galvin

Baseball's First 300-Game Winner

By: Brian Martin

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Pud Galvin

Baseball's First 300-Game Winner

By: Brian Martin

Despite his outstanding pitching record, James Francis "Pud" Galvin (1856-1902) was largely forgotten after his premature death. During his 18-year career with Pittsburgh, Buffalo and St. Louis, he was one of the best-paid players in the game--but died penniless. The diminutive hurler was the first to reach 300 wins (and only four pitchers have amassed more). A determined researcher documented Galvin's record decades after his death and he was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1965 with 365 wins. This book is the first comprehensive biography of Galvin and his use of a testosterone-based concoction--with eye-popping results--which earned him newfound attention as a pioneer of performance enhancing drugs.

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McFarland

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078649977X

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9780786499779

DVD & Video Guide 2004

By: Mick Martin,Marsha Porter

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DVD & Video Guide 2004

By: Mick Martin,Marsha Porter

Featuring more than 400 new entries among reviews and ratings of 18,000 movies, this guide to films that are available on video and DVD includes brand-new DVD listings, director and star indexes, and much more. Original.

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Arrow

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0345449932

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9780345449931

Video Movie Guide 1997

By: Mick Martin,Marsha Porter

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Video Movie Guide 1997

By: Mick Martin,Marsha Porter

Rates more than 17,000 movies on video. Cross-indexed by director and star. More than 800 new entries.

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0345406435

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A Wild Cards Collection: The Fort Freak Triad

Fort Freak, Lowball, High Stakes

By: George R. R. Martin

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A Wild Cards Collection: The Fort Freak Triad

Fort Freak, Lowball, High Stakes

By: George R. R. Martin

This discounted ebundle of A Wild Cards Collection includes: Fort Freak, Lowball, High Stakes “Perhaps the most original and provocative of the shared worlds books.”—Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn In the aftermath of World War II, an alien virus struck the Earth, endowing a handful of survivors with extraordinary powers. Some were called aces—those with superhuman mental and physical abilities. Others were termed jokers—cursed with bizarre mental or physical disabilities. Some turned their talents to the service of humanity. Others used their powers for evil. Wild Cards is their story. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Tor Books

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1250305543

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The Heart of Central New York

Stories of Historic Homer, NY

By: Martin A. Sweeney

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Stories of Historic Homer, NY

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Lincoln's Gift from Homer, New York

A Painter, an Editor and a Detective

By: Martin A. Sweeney

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Lincoln's Gift from Homer, New York

A Painter, an Editor and a Detective

By: Martin A. Sweeney

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The Remarkable Life of Albert Haskell, Jr.

The King of Crown City

By: Martin A. Sweeney

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The King of Crown City

By: Martin A. Sweeney

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Lincoln's Gift from Homer, New York

Lincoln's Gift from Homer, New York

The Heart of Central New York

The Heart of Central New York

The Remarkable Life of Albert Haskell, Jr.

The Remarkable Life of Albert Haskell, Jr.

The Suffragette's Saga

The Suffragette's Saga

Understanding Affections in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards

Understanding Affections in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards

The Sweeney: Regan

The Sweeney: Regan

Reflective Practice in Mental Health

Reflective Practice in Mental Health

Implantable Defibrillator Therapy: A Clinical Guide

Implantable Defibrillator Therapy: A Clinical Guide

Pud Galvin

Pud Galvin

DVD & Video Guide 2004

DVD & Video Guide 2004

Video Movie Guide 1997

Video Movie Guide 1997

A Wild Cards Collection: The Fort Freak Triad

A Wild Cards Collection: The Fort Freak Triad

The Heart of Central New York

The Heart of Central New York

Lincoln's Gift from Homer, New York

Lincoln's Gift from Homer, New York

The Remarkable Life of Albert Haskell, Jr.

The Remarkable Life of Albert Haskell, Jr.

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