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Presidents

A Biographical Dictionary

By: Neil A. Hamilton

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Presidents

A Biographical Dictionary

By: Neil A. Hamilton

Profiles of American presidents are listed in order of election to office. Includes personal and professional information, timelines of life, and unusual facts.

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1438108168

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Social Change in the Industrial Revolution

An Application of Theory to the British Cotton Industry

By: Neil J. Smelser

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Social Change in the Industrial Revolution

An Application of Theory to the British Cotton Industry

By: Neil J. Smelser

First Published in 2005. The following study analyses several sequences of differentiation and a attempt to apply social theory to history. Such an analysis naturally calls for two components: (1) a segment of social theory; and (2) an empirical instance of change. For the first the author has selected a model of social change from a developing general theory of action; for the second, the British industrial revolution between 1770 and 1840. From this large revolution is the isolated the growth of the cotton industry and the transformation of the family structure of its working classes.

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Routledge

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1136602186

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The Old Man from Leftfield

By: Neil McKee

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The Old Man from Leftfield

By: Neil McKee

When I was a kid in the late 1950s, while I was a student at Paoli Elementary School, I read the famous children's book that talks about the Kid from Leftfield. Also around that time, I always said to myself, "What is it going to be like in the year 2000? I'll be fifty years old!" I couldn't comprehend being that old; the thought of it scared me, and I'd probably be in a wheelchair or something worse. I bet a lot of people my age thought the same thing. This is the story of what that kid did when he reached the age of fifty.

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1496945352

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The Approaching Storm

Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America's Future

By: Neil Lanctot

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The Approaching Storm

Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America's Future

By: Neil Lanctot

Winner of the 2022 award for biography from the American Society of Journalists and Authors The fascinating story of how the three most influential American progressives of the early twentieth century split over America’s response to World War I. In the early years of the twentieth century, the most famous Americans on the national stage were Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Jane Addams: two presidents and a social worker. Each took a different path to prominence, yet the three progressives believed the United States must assume a more dynamic role in confronting the growing domestic and international problems of an exciting new age. Following the outset of World War I in 1914, the views of these three titans splintered as they could not agree on how America should respond to what soon proved to be an unprecedented global catastrophe. The Approaching Storm is the story of three extraordinary leaders and how they debated, quarreled, and split over the role the United States should play in the world. By turns a colorful triptych of three American icons who changed history and the engrossing story of the roots of World War I, The Approaching Storm is a surprising and important story of how and why the United States emerged onto the world stage.

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Penguin

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0735210616

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Religion and politics in Elizabethan England

The life of Sir Christopher Hatton

By: Neil Younger

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Religion and politics in Elizabethan England

The life of Sir Christopher Hatton

By: Neil Younger

This book reassesses the religious politics of Elizabethan England through a study of one of its most unusual figures. Sir Christopher Hatton, a royal favourite turned senior minister, was unique among Elizabeth’s leading ministers in being a consistent supporter of English Catholics and perhaps even some kind of Catholic himself. His influence over the queen was a significant factor in restraining the policy preferences of Elizabeth’s more strongly Protestant advisors, particularly as regards the regime’s religious policy. The book traces Hatton’s life and career, his relationship with Elizabeth, his networks and his involvement in politics. It argues that Hatton’s career casts doubt on claims that Elizabeth’s regime was exclusively Protestant in character and suggests that Catholics and Catholic sympathisers retained a voice in Elizabethan politics.

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Manchester University Press

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1526159481

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The Autobiography of Gucci Mane

By: Gucci Mane,Neil Martinez-Belkin

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The Autobiography of Gucci Mane

By: Gucci Mane,Neil Martinez-Belkin

The New York Times bestselling memoir from the legendary Gucci Mane spares no detail in this “cautionary tale that ends in triumph” (GQ). For the first time Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary story in his own words. It is “as wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as the man himself” (Complex). The platinum-selling recording artist began writing his remarkable autobiography in a federal maximum security prison. Released in 2016, he emerged radically transformed. He was sober, smiling, focused, and positive—a far cry from the Gucci Mane of years past. A critically acclaimed classic, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane “provides incredible insight into one of the most influential rappers of the last decade, detailing a volatile and fascinating life...By the end, every reader will have a greater understanding of Gucci Mane, the man and the musician” (Pitchfork).

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Simon and Schuster

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150116533X

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Napoleon at Fontainebleau and Elba

By: Archibald Neil Campbell Maclachlan

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Napoleon at Fontainebleau and Elba

By: Archibald Neil Campbell Maclachlan

Napoleon at Fontainebleau and Elba. Being a journal of occurrences in 1814-1815

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Рипол Классик

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5518450656

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9785518450653

The Eyes of Love in Doctor Zhivago

By: Neil McKinnon

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The Eyes of Love in Doctor Zhivago

By: Neil McKinnon

This is the second edition, revised and enriched, of the title previously published in 2022. An essay about the role of eyes in the Doctor Zhivago movie (from the Boris Pasternak novel). Original in its approach, this book focuses on both Julie Christie and Omar Sharif, not to forget Tom Courtenay. Their eyes speak for themselves. A thorough analysis about the Freddie Young way of lighting, too. Young has a key role in the movie as Director of Photography as Neil McKinnon shall demonstrate. This extensive visual study will plunge you into the world of the First World War and the Russian Revolution as well as that of love!!! A very original and personal book as well as tremendously documented. To begin with, a brief analysis by Mrs Anna Pasternak (great-niece of Boris Pasternak, Nobel prize winner for Literature) praises the book. Le livre est en anglais. C'est un essai à propos du rôle du regard dans le film Le docteur Jivago (à partir du roman de Boris Pasternak). D'une approche originale, ce livre se focalise sur Julie Christie et Omar Sharif, sans oublier Tom Courtenay. Leurs yeux disent tout. C'est également une analyse minutieuse des méthodes d'éclairage de Freddie Young. Young dont le rôle dans le film est essentiel en tant que Directeur de la Photographie-chef opérateur. Cette étude très complète vous plongera dans la Première Guerre mondiale et la révolution russe autant que dans l'amour ! Un ouvrage très original et personnel, autant qu'extrêmement documenté.

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2902296320

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Lonely Planet Scotland

By: Isabel Albiston,Sophie McGrath,Andy Symington,Neil Wilson

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Lonely Planet Scotland

By: Isabel Albiston,Sophie McGrath,Andy Symington,Neil Wilson

Lonely Planet's Scotland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Taste local varieties of whisky as you explore the whisky-making regions, marvel at the wild, dramatic scenery as you walk the West Highland Way, and explore the excellent museums of Edinburgh Castle; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Scotland and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Scotland 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 transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Improved planning tools for family travellers - 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 Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation Colour 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 50 maps Covers Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Northern & Southern Highlands & Islands, Inverness & the Central Highlands, Orkney & Shetland and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Scotland, our most comprehensive guide to Scotland, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Edinburgh, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller 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 travellers. 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 traveller'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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1838696245

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Elizabeth Bowen

The Enforced Return

By: King Alfred Professor of English Neil Corcoran,Neil Corcoran

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Elizabeth Bowen

The Enforced Return

By: King Alfred Professor of English Neil Corcoran,Neil Corcoran

Explores how Bowen adapts Irish Protestant Gothic as a means of interpreting Irish experience during the Troubles of the 1920s and the Second World War, and also as a way of defining the defenselessness of those enduring the Blitz in wartime London. She employs versions of the Jamesian child as a way of offering a critique of the treatment of children in the European novel of adultery, and indeed, implicitly, of the Jamesian child itself. Corcoran relates the various kinds of return and reflex in her work - notably the presence of the supernatural, but also the sense of being haunted by reading - to both the Freudian concept of the 'return of the repressed' and T.S. Eliot's conception of the auditory imagination as a 'return to the origin'.

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Oxford University Press

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0198186908

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The Darkness Around Her

By: Neil White

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The Darkness Around Her

By: Neil White

A lawyer and his investigator must discover why his client accused of a gruesome murder remains silent in this dark legal thriller. One freezing December night, the body of young, vulnerable, Lizzie Barnsley is found on the side of an isolated canal. When blood from her stiletto heel matches that on a wound on the head of Peter Box, police swiftly declare him the prime suspect in her murder. Criminal lawyer, Dan Grant, is called in to provide Peter Box’s legal defense, along with investigator, Jayne Brett. They need answers from Box—but he’s not talking. As they dig deeper into the case, they discover that this brutal slaying is just the latest in a series of deaths in the Northern town of Highford, starting with the murder of teenager Rosie Smith a decade ago. Blood spatter linked her stepfather, Sean Martin, to the crime—so why did Peter Box try to claim he’d killed young Rosie? As the investigation deepens, and more murders along the towpaths come to light – murders that can’t be linked to Peter Box—Jayne and Dan realize that they have stumbled onto a dark conspiracy in their little town. It’s clear Peter has something to hide, but is he a killer? Grant and Brett are plunged into a race against time to uncover the truth…before a twisted psychopath claims another victim. Fans of Angela Marsons, Steve Cavanagh, and John Grisham will be hooked until the very last page. Praise for the writing Neil White “A lively, accurate and absolutely compelling legal thriller; stand-out in both its prose and its plot. The characters are still with me, two days after finishing it. I couldn't put it down.” —Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times-bestselling author of Everything But the Truth “One of the best writers of legal thrillers out there.” —David Jackson, author of Don’t Make A Sound and A Tapping At My Door

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Hera books Ltd

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1912973049

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From The Shadows

By: Neil White

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From The Shadows

By: Neil White

To prove his client’s innocence, a lawyer and his investigator must endanger themselves to find the true killer in this gripping legal thriller. Twenty-four-year-old Mary Kendricks is a vivacious, young teacher living in the quiet Northern town of Highford, her beauty turning heads wherever she goes. But when she catches the eye of Robert Carter, initial flattery quickly turns dangerous. Wherever she goes, Carter is not far behind, and Mary soon becomes stifled by his attention, telling friends of her fears that he’s getting too close. And then Mary’s body is discovered, stabbed to death in her own bedroom. The case quickly garners the attention of the press, all baying for Carter’s blood. It’s the case no lawyer wants to touch—until criminal defence lawyer Dan Grant, aided by investigator Jayne Brett, agrees to represent Carter. While Robert Carter admits to being at her house when it happened—the bloody fingerprint on her wall placing him at the scene—he insists he is innocent of her death. The police believe they’ve got their man, but as they delve further into the investigation, Grant and Brett think the detectives might be looking in the wrong place—leaving the real murderer to walk free. To catch a killer before another victim is discovered, Brett and Grant must risk everything. Including their own lives . . . If you like Val McDermid or John Grisham you won’t want to miss this book. Praise for the writing of Neil White “One of the best writers of legal thrillers out there.” —David Jackson, author of Don’t Make A Sound and A Tapping At My Door “A tense and exciting crime thriller.” —Rachel Abbott, author of Sleep Tight and And So It Begins “I couldn't put it down.” —Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times–bestselling author of Everything But the Truth

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1912973030

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9781912973033

Facial Recognition

By: Mark Andrejevic,Neil Selwyn

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Facial Recognition

By: Mark Andrejevic,Neil Selwyn

Facial recognition is set to fundamentally change our experience and understanding of monitoring, surveillance, and privacy. Backed by powerful industry interests, this technology is being integrated into many areas of society – from airports to shopping malls, classrooms to casinos. Despite the promise of security and efficiency, fears are growing that this technology is inherently biased, intrusive, and oppressive, with broad-ranging societal consequences. In this timely book, Neil Selwyn and Mark Andrejevic provide a critical introduction to facial recognition. Outlining its complex social history and future technical forms, as well as its conceptual and technical underpinnings, the book considers the arguments being advanced for the continued uptake of facial recognition. In assessing these developments, the book argues that we are at the cusp of a generational shift in surveillance technology that will reconfigure our expectations of anonymity in shared and public spaces. Throughout, the book addresses a deceptively simple question: do we really want to live in a world where our face is our ID? Facial Recognition is essential reading for students and scholars of media and communications studies, surveillance studies, criminology, and sociology, as well as for anyone interested in one of the defining technologies of our times.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1509547347

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9781509547340

#Zero

By: Neil McCormick

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#Zero

By: Neil McCormick

Zero is the latest craze. Young, sexy and brilliant, he is a multi-hyphenated (singer-songwriter-rapper-producer) superstar for the digital generation. According to his publicist at least. He’s also a narcissistic, insecure, hyperactive, coke-snorting, pill-popping, loud-mouthed maelstrom of contradictions skating over the thin ice of terminal self-loathing. He has touched down in New York with his sycophantic entourage for the launch of a new single/album/movie/tour. It is countdown to Year Zero. But the boy at the centre of the media feeding frenzy is cracking up. Inside the echo chamber of his own skull, he isn't sure he deserves all the attention, doesn’t even know if he wants it anymore and is being driven half-mad by the mysterious absence of the love of his life. As the crucial hour approaches the young star cuts and runs, setting off on a wild trip across America pursued by paparazzi, fans, fortune hunters and his Mephistophelian manager, Beasley. He’s about to find out that when you have the most famous face in the world, you can run... but you can't hide.

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1783526645

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Pastors at Greater Risk

By: H. B. Jr. London,Neil B. Wiseman

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Pastors at Greater Risk

By: H. B. Jr. London,Neil B. Wiseman

Some of today's pastors are relatively untroubled but need help in releasing the pressure inherent in ministry to others. Others are close to running on empty, both spiritually and emotionally. All of them would like someone to confide in who can provide realistic help based on firsthand experience. This is precisely what Pastors at Greater Risk is all about! First published in 1993, this edition is completely rewritten, with updated stats, interviews with contemporary pastoral leaders, and a special emphasis on today's hot-button issues, such as job turnover, pornography, spiritual burnout, congregational turnover, and more. The result: A book that is rich in wisdom and understanding and one that provides pastor-to-pastor help at a time when it is needed more than ever!

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Baker Books

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1441224084

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9781441224088

The Future of Zero Tolerance

The Collected Short Stories of Neil Baker

By: Neil Baker

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The Future of Zero Tolerance

The Collected Short Stories of Neil Baker

By: Neil Baker

Absurdity, social realism, and the indepth examination of the human condition are but a few of the themes that comprise the contents of the seventythree short stories breathing menacingly between the covers of this book. Humor attacks surrealism on a landscape sun-saturated with saintly thought and intense clarity creations first simple act of pure effervescence getting drowned.

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1491807490

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New Orleans Confidential

By: O'Neil De Noux

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New Orleans Confidential

By: O'Neil De Noux

Former homicide detective De Noux turns out an engaging, fast-paced collection of stories featuring private eye and womanizer extraordinaire Lucien Caye as he tracks philandering husbands, possible murderers and missing cats. Set predominantly against the rich backdrop of 1940s New Orleans, these stories-abounding with ample bosoms and willing women-are fun, and the author knows his stuff when it comes to the Big Easy."--Publishers Weekly.

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Wildside Press LLC

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0809556898

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9780809556892

Memoirs of My struggles

By: Neil Chuma

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Memoirs of My struggles

By: Neil Chuma

The war on drugs has created many problems in our society......This book is an autobiographical alternative account of the author's life and how he came to face one of the most difficult laws ever imposed. The book explores many themes such as racial identity, prison, crime and punishment, poverty, sex, love, drugs, politics, religion, philosophy, death and human identity. The author delves deep into many themes considered taboo and dares to write what many fear to even consider an issue. Discover a new way of looking at the world from the eyes of the man who has faced adversity in all its might.

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Lulu.com

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1326867032

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The Ballad of Lord Edward and Citizen Small

A Novel

By: Neil Jordan

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The Ballad of Lord Edward and Citizen Small

A Novel

By: Neil Jordan

From Academy Award-winning film director Neil Jordan comes an artful reimagining of an extraordinary friendship spanning the revolutionary tumult of the eighteenth century. South Carolina, 1781: the American Revolution. An enslaved man escaping to his freedom saves the life of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, a British army officer and the younger son of one of Ireland's grandest families. The tale that unfolds is narrated by Tony Small, the formerly enslaved man who becomes Fitzgerald's companion—and best friend. While details of Lord Edward's life are well documented, little is known of Tony Small, who is at the heart of this moving novel. In this gripping narrative, his character considers the ironies of empire, captivity, and freedom, mapping Lord Edward's journey from being a loyal subject of the British Empire to becoming a leader of the disastrous Irish rebellion of 1798. This powerful new work of fiction brings Neil Jordan's inimitable storytelling ability to the revolutions that shaped the eighteenth century—in America, France, and, finally, in Ireland.

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Simon and Schuster

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1639364544

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Regression in Galatians

Paul and the Gentile Response to Jewish Law

By: Neil Martin

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Regression in Galatians

Paul and the Gentile Response to Jewish Law

By: Neil Martin

Exposing strengths and weaknesses in the 'Old', 'New' and 'Radical New' Perspectives on Paul, Neil Martin's analysis of regression language in Galatians in its first-century context argues that the apostle's supposed anti-law polemic reflects an underlying antipathy for pagan, not Jewish religiosity." --

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3161597621

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The Innocent Ones

By: Neil White

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The Innocent Ones

By: Neil White

A lawyer and his investigator must uncover a secret worth killing for after a reporter is murdered in this tense legal thriller. By day, the park rings with the sound of children’s excited laughter. But in the early hours of the morning, the isolated playground is cloaked in shadows—the perfect hiding place to conceal a brutal murder. When London journalist, Mark Roberts, is found battered to death, the police quickly arrest petty thief, Nick Connor. Criminal defense lawyer, Dan Grant, along with investigator Jayne Brett, are called to represent him—but with bloody footprints and a stolen wallet linking him to the scene, this is one case they’re unlikely to win. Until help comes from an unlikely source . . . when the murder victim’s mother says that Connor is innocent, begging Dan and Jayne to find the real perpetrator. Unravelling the complex case means finding the connection between Mark’s death and a series of child murders in Yorkshire over twenty years ago. Father of two, Rodney Walker, has spent years in prison after being convicted of killing of 6-year-old William and seven-year-old Ruby back in 1997. But when Mark Roberts gets on the trail of the story, convinced that Walker is innocent, he exposed secrets that have long been buried. Secrets so dark, someone will kill to keep them hidden. Dan and Jayne are in a race against time to uncover the truth—before a killer silences them forever. Praise for the writing of Neil White “A lively, accurate and absolutely compelling legal thriller; stand-out in both its prose and its plot. The characters are still with me, two days after finishing it. I couldn’t put it down.” —Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times-bestselling author of Everything but the Truth “A tense and exciting crime thriller.” —Rachel Abbott, author of Sleep Tight and And So It Begins “One of the best writers of legal thrillers out there.” —David Jackson, author of Don’t Make a Sound and A Tapping At My Door

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1912973073

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The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology

By: Neil J. Friedman,Peter K. Kaiser,Roberto Pineda, II

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The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology

By: Neil J. Friedman,Peter K. Kaiser,Roberto Pineda, II

With high quality color images combined with up-to-date treatment guidelines and a proven template, the third edition of The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology is a vital companion for every ophthalmic trainee, primary care practitioner and emergency trauma unit. The bonus PDA software allows you to access the entire contents of the manual on the go. Provides thorough, easily accessible and up-to-date information for all common eye disorders, creating an all-in-one resource for quick diagnosis and treatment. Uses highlighted emergency management boxes for a clear presentation of the crucial treatment of critical situations. Follows a templated format with key boxes highlighting important information. Presents full-color photographs throughout so you can compare real case presentations for more accurate diagnosis. Orders chapters anatomically (not by ophthalmic subspecialty) making it easier to locate the desired information by looking at the effected area. Provides a complete and thorough update with expanded sections, including age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, glaucoma, dry eye, and refractive surgeries. Incorporates over 100 new high quality clinical color photos plus spectral domain OCT, CT scan, fluorescein angiogram, visual field, and corneal topography images. Adds brand new appendices outlining basic eye care and differential diagnosis information to help minimize wasted time in the clinic. Offers immediate and convenient access to the whole manual when on the go with bonus PDA software.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1416061754

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9781416061755

Bram Stoker: Author of Dracula

An Illustrated Biography

By: Neil R Storey

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Bram Stoker: Author of Dracula

An Illustrated Biography

By: Neil R Storey

Previously unpublished research sheds new light on how Bram Stoker researched and wrote Dracula and the people who inspired his characters. Bram Stoker: Author of Dracula is an affectionate and revealing biography of the man who created the vampire novel that would define the genre and lead to a new age in Gothic horror literature. Based on decades of painstaking research in libraries, museums, and university archives and privileged access to private collections on both sides of the Atlantic, the private letters of Bram and the reminiscences of those who knew him not only shed new light on Stoker's ancestry, his life, loves and friendships they also reveal more about the places and people who inspired him and how he researched and wrote his books. Bram wrote numerous articles, short stories and poetry for newspapers and magazines, he had a total of eleven novels and two collections of short stories published in his lifetime, but he would only become known for one of them – Dracula. Tragically, he did not live long enough to see it as a huge success. In his heyday as Acting Manager for Sir Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre in the West End of London, Bram was a well-known figure in a golden age of British theater. He was a big-framed, ebullient, genial, gentleman, with red hair and beard, who never lost his soft Irish brogue, was blessed with wit, and a host of entertaining stories fit for every occasion. Described as having the paw of Hercules and the smile of Machiavelli, above all he knew what it meant to be a loyal friend.

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Pen and Sword

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1399071106

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The Sensational Alex Harvey

By: John Neil Munro

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The Sensational Alex Harvey

By: John Neil Munro

Glasgow-born Alex Harvey's career began in the 1950s when he won a competition to become Scotland's answer to Tommy Steele (he dubbed himself 'Last of the Teenage Idols'). He was a devoted family man but in front of an audience he became an unforgettable entertainer - courageous, provocative and intense. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band eventually became one of the most exciting live acts of the 1970s, taking in Jacques Brel, rock and vaudeville. But Harvey's life offstage was beset by tragedy and alcoholism: his younger brother, Les, was electrocuted on stage; his manager and friend Billy Fehilly was killed in a plane crash; eventually, with his band in tatters, Alex sank into a sea of alcohol, finally succumbing to a fatal heart attack while waiting for a ferry home from Belgium in 1982, the day before his 47th birthday.

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0857901524

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Currents in the Interpretation of Paul

Collected Essays

By: Neil Elliott

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Currents in the Interpretation of Paul

Collected Essays

By: Neil Elliott

The apostle Paul has long been championed, or criticized, as a Christian thinker, as a brilliant theological genius, or an enthusiastic convert who spun arguments to justify his new allegiances. In these essays, Neil Elliott engages some of the most provocative currents in contemporary scholarship, including Paul and the nature of violence; the presumptions of religious, cultural, or national innocence in particular interpretations of the apostle; the recent enthusiasm for Paul in some streams of Marxist thought; competing construals of economic realities in Paul’s day (and our own); and questions surrounding Paul’s legacy today.

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1666752703

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The Collected Plays of Neil Simon

By: Neil Simon

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The Collected Plays of Neil Simon

By: Neil Simon

Contains the texts of five plays written by Neil Simon between 1990 and 1996, including the Pulitzer- and Tony-award-winning "Lost in Yonkers.

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An Irish-Jewish Politician, Joyce’s Dublin, and Ulysses

The Life and Times of Albert L. Altman

By: Neil R. Davison

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An Irish-Jewish Politician, Joyce’s Dublin, and Ulysses

The Life and Times of Albert L. Altman

By: Neil R. Davison

A forgotten historical figure and his influence on the writing of James Joyce In this book, Neil Davison argues that Albert Altman (1853‒1903), a Dublin-based businessman and Irish nationalist, influenced James Joyce’s creation of the character of Leopold Bloom, as well as Ulysses’s broader themes surrounding race, nationalism, and empire. Using extensive archival research, Davison reveals parallels between the lives of Altman and Bloom, including how the experience of double marginalization—which Altman felt as both a Jew in Ireland and an Irishman in the British Empire—is a major idea explored in Joyce’s work. Altman, a successful salt and coal merchant, was involved in municipal politics over issues of Home Rule and labor, and frequently appeared in the press over the two decades of Joyce’s youth. His prominence, Davison shows, made him a familiar name in the Home Rule circles with which Joyce and his father most identified. The book concludes by tracing the influence of Altman’s career on the Dubliners story “Ivy Day in the Committee Room,” as well as throughout the whole of Ulysses. Through Altman’s biography, Davison recovers a forgotten life story that illuminates Irish and Jewish identity and culture in Joyce’s Dublin. A volume in the Florida James Joyce Series, edited by Sebastian D. G. Knowles

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The Labour Church

The Movement & Its Message

By: Neil Johnson

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The Labour Church

The Movement & Its Message

By: Neil Johnson

This book aims to unpack the core message of the Labour Church and question the accepted views of the movement by pursuing an alternative way of analysing its history, significance and meaning. The religious influences on late-nineteenth/early-twentieth-century British Socialism are examined and placed within a wider context, highlighting a continuing theological imperative for the British Labour movement. The book argues that the most distinctive feature of the Labour Church was Theological Socialism. For its founder, John Trevor, Theological Socialism was the literal Religion of Socialism, a post-Christian prophecy announcing the dawn of a new utopian era explained in terms of the Kingdom of God on earth; for members of the Labour Church, who are referred to as Theological Socialists, Theological Socialism was an inclusive message about God working through the Labour movement. Challenging the historiography and reappraising the political significance of the Labour Church, this book will be of interest to students and scholars researching the intersection between religion and politics, as well as radical left history and politics more generally.

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1315304570

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Surrealism and the Gothic

Castles of the Interior

By: Neil Matheson

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Surrealism and the Gothic

Castles of the Interior

By: Neil Matheson

Surrealism and the Gothic is the first book-length analysis of the role played by the gothic in both the initial emergence of surrealism and at key moments in its subsequent development as an art and literary movement. The book argues the strong and sustained influence, not only of the classic gothic novel itself – Ann Radcliffe, Charles Maturin, Matthew Lewis, etc. – but also the determinative impact of closely related phenomena, as with the influence of mediumism, alchemy and magic. The book also traces the later development of the gothic novel, as with Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and its mutation into such works of popular fiction as the Fantômas series of Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvestre, enthusiastically taken up by writers such as Apollinaire and subsequently feeding into the development of surrealism. More broadly, the book considers a range of motifs strongly associated with gothic writing, as with insanity, incarceration and the ‘accursed outsider’, explored in relation to the personal experience and electroshock treatment of Antonin Artaud. A recurring motif of the analysis is that of the gothic castle, developed in the writings of André Breton, Artaud, Sade, Julien Gracq and other writers, as well as in the work of visual artists such as Magritte.

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1351686453

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The Letters of Sir Joseph Banks

A Selection, 1768-1820

By: Joseph Banks,Neil Chambers

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The Letters of Sir Joseph Banks

A Selection, 1768-1820

By: Joseph Banks,Neil Chambers

Sir Joseph Banks was a great Georgian figure. He circumnavigated the world with Captain James Cook on the H.M.S. Endeavor (1768-1771). He took with him a team of naturalists, illustrators and assistants at a personal cost of pounds 10,000. They made unprecedented collections of flora and fauna in most of the places the H.M.S. Endeavor visited. Banks also led the first British scientific expedition to Iceland, in 1772. Later, he settled in London and assembled an enormous herbarium-cum-library. This was remarkable for its size and for the unique material gathered from the Pacific. Banks was elected President of the Royal Society in 1778, a position he held for 41 years -- the longest anyone has served in that capacity. He was also the Director of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, which flourished under his control and became greater than any other. He was also an influential privy councilor and advisor to George III and the government. Banks was therefore at the scientific and social centre ofGeorgian life for more than five decades of rapid change. Once established in this position, he developed an enormous, global network of correspondence, using letters to shape events, to further knowledge, and to build an empire. There was almost no aspect too insignificant for his attention: and on matters of importance, his opinion was frequently sought. He has been called the "Fathers of Australia" for his role in establishing and then actively supporting colonies on the continent he visited with Cook. On matters of trade or agriculture, botany or horticulture, exploration or navigation, coinage, drainage and science, his views could hardly be avoided. Yet, he was a warm, authoritativewriter, with a "roiling" prose style. His letters make interesting reading for their variety as well as their insight into both his public and private life. This selection is from the over 5,000 letters which he wrote, and will in

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World Scientific

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1860942040

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9781860942044

Essentials of Ophthalmology

By: Neil J. Friedman,Peter K. Kaiser

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Essentials of Ophthalmology

By: Neil J. Friedman,Peter K. Kaiser

A general introduction to ophthalmology for medical students, residents, or any health professional who requires a reference for the core information in ophthalmology. It combines critical ophthalmic knowledge with high-quality, color images and drawings. Organized according to the ocular structures and components of the eye exam rather than categories of disease to make it practical and a key learning tool.

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1416029079

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Lonely Planet Pocket Edinburgh

By: Neil Wilson

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Lonely Planet Pocket Edinburgh

By: Neil Wilson

Lonely PlanetsPocket Edinburghis your guide to the citys best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Soak up history at Edinburgh Castle, explore meandering laneways and relax in the lush Royal Botanic Gardens; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Edinburgh and make the most of your trip! InsideLonely PlanetsPocket Edinburgh: Full-colourmaps and travel photography throughout Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Convenient pull-out Edinburghmap(included in print version), plus over 14 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layoutwith helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time CoversOld Town, Holyrood and Arthur's Seat, New Town, West End and Dean Village, Stockbridge, Leith, South Edinburgh and more The Perfect Choice:Lonely PlanetsPocket Edinburgh,an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Edinburgh with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely PlanetsScotlandguide or theExperience Scotlandguide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and photos Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing About Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller 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 travellers. 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 traveller'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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1837581681

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The Best Science Fiction of the Year

By: Neil Clarke

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The Best Science Fiction of the Year

By: Neil Clarke

From Hugo Award-Winning Editor Neil Clarke, the Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year Collected in a Single Paperback Volume Keeping up-to-date with the most buzzworthy and cutting-edge science fiction requires sifting through countless magazines, e-zines, websites, blogs, original anthologies, single-author collections, and more—a task that can be accomplished by only the most determined and voracious readers. For everyone else, Night Shade Books is proud to present the latest volume of The Best Science Fiction of the Year, a yearly anthology compiled by Hugo and World Fantasy Award–winning editor Neil Clarke, collecting the finest that the genre has to offer, from the biggest names in the field to the most exciting new writers. The best science fiction scrutinizes our culture and politics, examines the limits of the human condition, and zooms across galaxies at faster-than-light speeds, moving from the very near future to the far-flung worlds of tomorrow in the space of a single sentence. Clarke, publisher and editor-in-chief of the acclaimed and award-winning magazine Clarkesworld, has selected the short science fiction (and only science fiction) best representing the previous year’s writing, showcasing the talent, variety, and awesome “sensawunda” that the genre has to offer.

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1597806579

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