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A Thousand Faces

Lon Chaney's Unique Artistry in Motion Pictures

By: Michael F. Blake

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A Thousand Faces

Lon Chaney's Unique Artistry in Motion Pictures

By: Michael F. Blake

For the first time, you can put conjecture aside and read definitive proof about the roles Chaney had behind the scenes as well as in front of the camera.

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Vestal Press

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1461730767

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Go West Mr. President

Theodore Roosevelt's Great Loop Tour of 1903

By: Michael F. Blake

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Go West Mr. President

Theodore Roosevelt's Great Loop Tour of 1903

By: Michael F. Blake

In 1903, Theodore Roosevelt planned a tour of the mid-West and Western states. It was dubbed the “Great Loop Tour,” being careful not to call it a campaign tour, although he intended to seek re-election the following year. Theodore was adamant that his speeches be devoid of any partisan rhetoric, nor would he meet solely with Republican office holders in the various cities and towns he planned to visit. He would happily shake hands with a Democratic mayor or Senator just as he would a Republican. Theodore’s speeches, which he wrote himself, covered subjects of good citizenship, a square deal for every man, a strong navy, and the positive aspects of the recent irrigation bill he signed into law. Then there were his speeches relating to conservation of the land, forests, rivers, and wildlife. Nowhere did these subjects become more important to him than when he visited Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. While he was still three years away from having the law that would knight him as the “Conservation President,” Theodore was already making his mark on preserving the country’s resources.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493048473

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The Cowboy President

The American West and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt

By: Michael F. Blake

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The Cowboy President

The American West and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt

By: Michael F. Blake

The Cowboy President: How the American West Transformed Theodore Roosevelt details how his time spent in the Western Dakota Territory helped him recover from an overwhelming personal loss, but more importantly, how it transformed him into the man etched onto Mount Rushmore, a man who is still rated as one of the top five Presidents in American history. Unlike other Roosevelt biographies, The Cowboy President details how the land, the people and the Western code of honor had an enormous impact on Theodore and how this experience influenced him in his later years.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493030728

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Hollywood and the O.K. Corral

Portrayals of the Gunfight and Wyatt Earp

By: Michael F. Blake

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Hollywood and the O.K. Corral

Portrayals of the Gunfight and Wyatt Earp

By: Michael F. Blake

A lot can happen in 30 seconds. In the case of the shoot-out at the O.K. Corral, 30 seconds found three men dead, left two men wounded and ultimately captured the imagination of generations of Americans. Wyatt Earp, an against-all-odds hero who was literally the last man standing; Doc Holliday, Earp's unlikely crony; the tragic tale of the Earp family--all of these elements make the story of the O.K. Corral irresistible to a great many people. Hollywood filmmakers were quick to recognize the legend's attraction--and its potential. As early as 1939 (with the production of Frontier Marshal), moviemakers were recreating the gunfight at the O.K. Corral and its attendant happenings in Tombstone, Arizona, on October 26, 1881. The following decades produced various renderings of the story, some more historically accurate than others but all with the American flair for entertainment. This volume examines eight movie renderings of the legendary gunfight. Produced from 1939 to 1994, these movies each use Wyatt Earp and other real-life characters as their sources. The work focuses on the filmmakers' treatment of the history and the skill with which each balances fact with the necessity of entertainment. The ways in which Wyatt Earp is presented in each film and this portrayal's relationship to the period in which the film was made is also examined in detail. Films discussed are Frontier Marshal (1939), Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die (1942), My Darling Clementine (1946), Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), Hour of the Gun (1967), Doc (1971), Tombstone (1993), and Wyatt Earp (1994). Period photographs are also included.

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McFarland

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1476606773

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Mammals of Africa

By: Jonathan Kingdon,David Happold,Thomas Butynski,Michael Hoffmann,Meredith Happold,Jan Kalina

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Mammals of Africa

By: Jonathan Kingdon,David Happold,Thomas Butynski,Michael Hoffmann,Meredith Happold,Jan Kalina

Mammals of Africa (MoA) is a series of six volumes which describes, in detail, every currently recognized species of African land mammal. This is the first time that such extensive coverage has ever been attempted, and the volumes incorporate the very latest information and detailed discussion of the morphology, distribution, biology and evolution (including reference to fossil and molecular data) of Africa's mammals. With 1,160 species and 16 orders, Africa has the greatest diversity and abundance of mammals in the world. The reasons for this and the mechanisms behind their evolution are given special attention in the series. Each volume follows the same format, with detailed profiles of every species and higher taxa. The series includes some 660 colour illustrations by Jonathan Kingdon and his many drawings highlight details of morphology and behaviour of the species concerned. Diagrams, schematic details and line drawings of skulls and jaws are by Jonathan Kingdon and Meredith Happold. Every species also includes a detailed distribution map. Extensive references alert readers to more detailed information. Volume I: Introductory Chapters and Afrotheria (352 pages) Volume II: Primates (560 pages) Volume III: Rodents, Hares and Rabbits (784 pages) Volume IV: Hedgehogs, Shrews and Bats (800 pages) Volume V: Carnivores, Pangolins, Equids and Rhinoceroses (560 pages) Volume VI: Pigs, Hippopotamuses, Chevrotain, Giraffes, Deer and Bovids (704 pages)

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A&C Black

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1408189968

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9781408189962

Drug-Membrane Interactions

Analysis, Drug Distribution, Modeling

By: Joachim K. Seydel,Michael Wiese

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Drug-Membrane Interactions

Analysis, Drug Distribution, Modeling

By: Joachim K. Seydel,Michael Wiese

Barrier, reservoir, target site - those are but some of the possible functions of biological lipid membranes in the complex interplay of drugs with the organism. A detailed knowledge of lipid membranes and of the various modes of drug-membrane interaction is therefore the prerequisite for a better understanding of drug action. Many of today's pharmaceuticals are amphiphilic or catamphiphilic, enabling them to interact with biological membranes. Crucial membrane properties are surveyed and techniques to elucidate drug-membrane interactions presented, including computer-aided predictions. Effects of membrane interaction on drug action and drug distribution are discussed, and numerous examples are given. This unique reference volume builds on the authors' long experience in the study of drug-membrane interaction. Recommended reading for everyone involved in pharmaceutical research.

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John Wiley & Sons

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3527616497

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The Social Vision of William Blake

By: Michael Ferber

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The Social Vision of William Blake

By: Michael Ferber

This fresh look at the social and political themes of Blake's poetry shows that he was a phenomenologist of liberation," who contested the dominant ideology of his time and who still speaks passionately to our fears and hopes. Originally published in 1985. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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272

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Princeton University Press

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1400857643

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9781400857647

Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

Physical Principles of Materials and Operation

By: Michael Eikerling,Andrei Kulikovsky

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Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

Physical Principles of Materials and Operation

By: Michael Eikerling,Andrei Kulikovsky

The book provides a systematic and profound account of scientific challenges in fuel cell research. The introductory chapters bring readers up to date on the urgency and implications of the global energy challenge, the prospects of electrochemical energy conversion technologies, and the thermodynamic and electrochemical principles underlying the op

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CRC Press

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1439854068

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To Construct Peace

30 More Justice Seekers, Peace Makers

By: Michael True

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To Construct Peace

30 More Justice Seekers, Peace Makers

By: Michael True

In these lively, readable portraits, author Michael True provides unique insights into the lives and writings of 30 individuals and communities devoted to nonviolent social change. In doing so, he points to heroes and heroines, form the 18th century to the present, who worked to build just, peaceful societies in this country and abroad. These include groups such as Catholic workers in the US, students in China, missionaries in Central America, and the Greenham Common women in England, as well as individuals: Michael Harrington, Joan Baez, Rosa Parks, Thomas Merton, Oscar Romero, and others. Their resistance to injustice offers inspiration to all. -- Provided by publisher.

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0896224872

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9780896224872

Justice and Foreign Policy

By: Michael Blake,Michael I. Blake

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Justice and Foreign Policy

By: Michael Blake,Michael I. Blake

The book is an argument about the moral foundations of foreign policy. It argues that the traditional idea of liberal equality can be interpreted so as to give moral guidance to policy leaders in understanding what they ought to seek internationally.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199552002

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The Great Monster Magazines

A Critical Study of the Black and White Publications of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s

By: Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter

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The Great Monster Magazines

A Critical Study of the Black and White Publications of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s

By: Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter

This is a critical overview of monster magazines from the 1950s through the 1970s. "Monster magazine" is a blanket term to describe both magazines that focus primarily on popular horror movies and magazines that contain stories featuring monsters, both of which are illustrated in comic book style and printed in black and white. The book describes the rise and fall of these magazines, examining the contributions of Marvel Comics and several other well-known companies, as well as evaluating the effect of the Comics Code Authority on both present and future efforts in the field. It identifies several sub-genres, including monster movies, zombies, vampires, sword-and-sorcery, and pulp-style fiction. The work includes several indexes and technical credits.

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McFarland

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1476678987

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Construction Change Order Claims

By: Michael T. Callahan

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Construction Change Order Claims

By: Michael T. Callahan

Construction Change Order Claims brings you up-to-date with the latest methods for determining value of work or all types of projects. Commonly encountered claim issues are covered in detail, including: Surety issues Evaluating changes resulting from ambiguous specifications or inadequate design Measuring the cost impact of delays Proving the price of damages This all-in-one resource guides you through every type and aspect of change claims, offering hands-on guidance and analysis from 25 experienced practitioners. Construction Change Order Claims helps you quickly answer difficult questions such as: Is a change order on a construction project an and“extraand”and—or is it included within the scope of the basic contract price? When does an ownerand’s unintentional interference cross the line between a mere impairment or hindrance to an alteration of the contractorand’s intended methods of performance? What specific circumstances support the use of the cardinal change doctrine? What circumstances must be present to employ the Percentage of Completion accounting method? Construction Change Order Claims delivers: Innovative defenses to avoid being bound by a release Guidance for anticipating contractor defenses, and for preparing opposing arguments Practical tips and accounting tools for evaluating progress and calculating payments Federal, state and local certification requirements for public and private projects And more!

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628

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Wolters Kluwer

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0735552371

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9780735552371

Hollywood and the O.K. Corral

Portrayals of the Gunfight and Wyatt Earp

By: Michael F. Blake

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Hollywood and the O.K. Corral

Portrayals of the Gunfight and Wyatt Earp

By: Michael F. Blake

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0786426322

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A Thousand Faces

A Thousand Faces

Go West Mr. President

Go West Mr. President

The Cowboy President

The Cowboy President

Hollywood and the O.K. Corral

Hollywood and the O.K. Corral

Mammals of Africa

Mammals of Africa

Drug-Membrane Interactions

Drug-Membrane Interactions

The Social Vision of William Blake

The Social Vision of William Blake

Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

To Construct Peace

To Construct Peace

Justice and Foreign Policy

Justice and Foreign Policy

The Great Monster Magazines

The Great Monster Magazines

Construction Change Order Claims

Construction Change Order Claims

Hollywood and the O.K. Corral

Hollywood and the O.K. Corral

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