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Experimental Quantum chemistry

By: Peter Hedvig

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Experimental Quantum chemistry

By: Peter Hedvig

Experimental Quantum Chemistry is a comprehensive account of experimental quantum chemistry and covers topics ranging from basic quantum theory to atoms and ions, photons, electrons, and positrons. Nuclei, molecules, and free radicals are also discussed. This volume is comprised of eight chapters and begins with an overview of the basic experiments and ideas leading to the development of quantum theory, with special emphasis on the problems of chemistry. The main properties of electromagnetic radiation are then considered, along with the most important relations of electrons and positrons in chemistry; the quantum theory of isolated atoms and ions; the structure of nuclei and the main applications to organic chemistry; and the chemical structure and reactivity of molecules. The theoretical and experimental aspects of interpreting free radical structures on the basis of the molecular orbital and valence bond theories are also explored. The final chapter is devoted to the chemistry of the organic solid state, paying particular attention to the structure and molecular mobilities of organic solids, collective crystal states (excitons, phonons, and polaritons), energy transfer processes, and reactions in the solid state. This book should be of interest to physicists and organic chemists.

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Elsevier

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0323146805

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Flattering Alliances

Scandinavia, Diplomacy and the Austrian-French Balance of Power, 1648–1740

By: Peter Lindström,Svante Norrhem

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Flattering Alliances

Scandinavia, Diplomacy and the Austrian-French Balance of Power, 1648–1740

By: Peter Lindström,Svante Norrhem

Taking a fresh look at the history of diplomacy, this book looks at the fight for hegemony between France and Austria after the Peace of Westphalia 1648, showing how their clashes dragged the Scandinavian kingdoms into European top-level politics and forced them to take part in the play, constantly negotiating risks and profits. Historians Peter Lindström and Svante Norrhem discuss how the Great Powers were binding allies to their side, and how the Scandinavian countries and their political elites responded. Many of the diplomatic strategies were solidified through family alliances, patronage, and economic politics, something quite different from what is expected from today's diplomatic neutralities.

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Nordic Academic Press

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918735151X

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9789187351518

Final Exam: A Novel

By: Peter Green

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Final Exam: A Novel

By: Peter Green

Exams tend to corrupt; final exams corrupt finally.' This novel is about exams, literature, sex, cancer and time. Part 1: 1961: Examining a mind. Pembroke College, Cambridge. Peter Green and his friends Jack (big, dangerous) and Casey (small, sinister) face final examinations in English. Keen, they discuss their literary ideas. Peter, whose main study-aid is sexual pleasure, discards lissom Arabella, one of his two girlfriends. Competitive exams apparently subvert left-wing ideals. He alienates a don, Haggerty. Discoverer of literary 'covert plotting', Peter overlooks real-life covert plots. Part 2: 1969: Examining a campus. Sussex University. Jack, tricked by Haggerty, lectures there. Peter quarrels with radical students. Part 3: 2011: Examining a body. Hospitals in and around London. Peter undergoes intimate examinations. Death makes incursions. Now what use is the study of literature?

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Lulu.com

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1291468994

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9781291468991

Vladimir's Carrot

Modern Drama and the Modern Imagination

By: John Peter,John Desmond Peter

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Vladimir's Carrot

Modern Drama and the Modern Imagination

By: John Peter,John Desmond Peter

What is modern in modern drama? What defines it, unmistakably, as being of our time? This quality is the subject of John Peter's inquiry. Vladimir's Carrot will provoke and stimulate readers who find themselves either lost or perfectly at home in "modern" culture.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226662659

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9780226662657

God and the Devil

The Life and Work of Ingmar Bergman

By: Peter Cowie

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God and the Devil

The Life and Work of Ingmar Bergman

By: Peter Cowie

Peter Cowie's book chronicles the life and the 60-year film and stage career of Bergman as he wrestles of themes of love, sex and betrayal with the figure of Death hovering overhead. Blending biographical information with critical comment, Cowie presents a man whose life and work were intimately fused. 'Bergman's films stand alone as beacons in film history.' Wim Wenders

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Faber & Faber

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0571370926

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9780571370924

Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book, Revised Edition

The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, and BPH

By: Peter T. Scardino M.D.,Judith Kelman

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Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book, Revised Edition

The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, and BPH

By: Peter T. Scardino M.D.,Judith Kelman

Newly revised, with up-to-the-minute findings: the potentially lifesaving guide to prostate health by one of the world's foremost urologists Although most men know little about their prostate glands, an overwhelming majority will be affected by prostate problems at some time in their lives. In this groundbreaking book, now updated to include the latest medical break-throughs, world-renowned urology expert Dr.Peter Scardino arms men with the information they need to battle prostate cancer, prostatitis, and benign prostate enlargement (BPH). This updated edition includes new information on the role genetics may play, hormone replacement therapy, new treatments for prostatitis, and more. With clear illustrations and charts throughout, this book covers everything men should know about prostate health, helping concerned men and their loved ones to: -interpret complex and often confusing test results and research findings -adopt proven prevention strategies -choose among the many available treatment options -enjoy a satisfying sex life and good urinary function Dr. Scardino brings his outstanding experience, expertise, and compassionate advice, combined with the latest medical breakthroughs and cutting-edge studies, to provide men with the knowledge and tools they need to live long, healthy lives.

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Penguin

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1101539461

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9781101539460

One of Us Is Dead

Roy Grace returns in this pulse-pounding crime thriller from the multimillion-copy bestselling author

By: Peter James

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One of Us Is Dead

Roy Grace returns in this pulse-pounding crime thriller from the multimillion-copy bestselling author

By: Peter James

One of the best British crime writers' – Lee ChildRoy Grace is about to find out just how dangerous a dead man can be . . . When James Taylor arrives late for a funeral, he has to stand at the back of the small church. But, as the service progresses, Taylor notices a man six rows in front of him. At first he thinks he must be mistaken, but the more he looks at the man, the more convinced Taylor becomes that this is his old schoolfriend Rufus Rorke. Except it couldn’t be him, could it? Because two years ago Taylor attended Rufus Rorke’s funeral. He even delivered Rufus’s eulogy. On the other side of Brighton, at Police HQ, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has been alerted to a number of suspicious deaths that he can’t get out of his mind. But how are they linked? And could they possibly be connected to Rufus Rorke? One Of Us Is Dead is the latest race-against-time instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm. ***** 23 million books sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian 'An easy 5* book' Reader review 'Excellent as always!' Reader review 'A brilliant addition to this excellent series' Reader review

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Pan Macmillan

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1529090040

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9781529090048

The Chronicle of Duke Erik

A Verse Epic from Medieval Sweden

By: Erik Carlquist,Peter C. Hogg,Eva Österberg

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The Chronicle of Duke Erik

A Verse Epic from Medieval Sweden

By: Erik Carlquist,Peter C. Hogg,Eva Österberg

The Chronicle of Duke Erik' is a Swedish classic with resounding national status like the English Beowulf or Finnish Kalevala. Here, at last, it is made available to a wider international readership in an English version. Written in the fourteenth century, it is a fascinating tale with many levels of meaning, reflecting the ideals of politics and aesthetics typical of the Age of Chivalry. The narrator describes real characters and power struggles in medieval Sweden and seems anxious to let his version of events be heard. The translators rendition of his resolute vocabulary and the pronounced rhythm of the original is intelligent and sensitive. The linguistic traits of form, assonance, and rhyme are skilfully reproduced. The rhyming verses are accompanied by a prose version and a commentary, which makes the text enjoyable reading for anyone with an interest in medieval texts and the classic works of chivalry. The Chronicle is a valuable source for the broad scholarly disciplines of comparative literature as well as poetics. It contains intriguing dichotomies between centre and periphery, male and female, and Christian and heathen, and offers a wealth of material for researchers of medieval, colonial, and political history.

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Nordic Academic Press

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9185509574

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9789185509577

Mathematics for Machine Learning

By: Marc Peter Deisenroth,A. Aldo Faisal,Cheng Soon Ong

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Mathematics for Machine Learning

By: Marc Peter Deisenroth,A. Aldo Faisal,Cheng Soon Ong

Distills key concepts from linear algebra, geometry, matrices, calculus, optimization, probability and statistics that are used in machine learning.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108470041

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Mechanochemistry in Nanoscience and Minerals Engineering

By: Peter Balaz

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Mechanochemistry in Nanoscience and Minerals Engineering

By: Peter Balaz

Mechanochemistry as a branch of solid state chemistry enquires into processes which proceed in solids due to the application of mechanical energy. This provides a thorough, up to date overview of mechanochemistry of solids and minerals. Applications of mechanochemistry in nanoscience with special impact on nanogeoscience are described. Selected advanced identification methods, most frequently applied in nanoscience, are described as well as the advantage of mechanochemical approach in minerals engineering. Examples of industrial applications are given. Mechanochemical technology is being applied in many industrial fields: powder metallurgy (synthesis of nanometals, alloys and nanocompounds), building industry (activation of cements), chemical industry (solid waste treatment, catalyst synthesis, coal ashes utilization), minerals engineering (ore enrichment, enhancement of processes of extractive metallurgy), agriculture industry (solubility increase of fertilizers), and pharmaceutical industry (improvement of solubility and bioavailability of drugs). This reference serves as an introduction to newcomers to mechanochemistry, and encourages more experienced researchers to broaden their knowledge and discover novel applications in the field.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540748555

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9783540748557

Chaucer's Monk's Tale and Nun's Priest's Tale

An Annotated Bibliography

By: Peter Goodall

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Chaucer's Monk's Tale and Nun's Priest's Tale

An Annotated Bibliography

By: Peter Goodall

Of all the stories that comprise The Canterbury Tales, certain ones have attracted more attention than others in terms of literary scholarship and canonization. The Monk's Tale, for instance, was popular in the decades after Chaucer's death, but has since suffered critical neglect, particularly in the twentieth century. The opposite has occurred with the Nun's Priest's Tale, which has long been one of the most popular and widely discussed of the tales, cited by some critics as the most essentially 'Chaucerian' of them all. This annotated bibliography is a record of all editions, translations, and scholarship written on The Monk's Tale and the Nun's Priest's Tale in the twentieth century with a view to revisiting the former and creating a comprehensive scholarly view of the latter. A detailed introduction summarizes all extant writings on the two tales and their relationship to each other, giving a sense of the complexity of Chaucer's seminal work and the unique function of its component stories. By dealing with these two tales in particular, this bibliography suggests the complicated critical reception and history of The Canterbury Tales.

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University of Toronto Press

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1442691905

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9781442691902

Stop Them Dead

New crimes, new villains, Roy Grace returns...

By: Peter James

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Stop Them Dead

New crimes, new villains, Roy Grace returns...

By: Peter James

Ruthlessly efficient, entertainment. Pedigree fun' - The Times Discover the darkness that lurks around every corner in the latest instalment of the award-winning Grace series, now a major ITV series. A ruthless crime. A race against time. In the dead of night, a farmer confronts the intruders of a break in, having no idea that the encounter will leave him dead. What’s more chilling is the truth of what the perpetrators were willing to kill for. At the scene, DS Roy Grace senses that this is no mere botched robbery; it’s the tip of the iceberg of a nationwide crime epidemic. Ruthless gangs, operating with military precision, have discovered a new black market flourishing in the shadows – an unthinkable source of wealth even more profitable than drugs. Grace’s investigation into this deadly trade pits him against people who will kill anyone who gets in their way, because where there is greed, there is murder. ‘Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world.’ - LEE CHILD, author of The Jack Reacher series ‘The master of the craft’ - DAILY EXPRESS

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Pan Macmillan

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1529089999

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9781529089998

Multilingual Development

By: Peter Siemund

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Multilingual Development

By: Peter Siemund

Explores the multilingual upbringing and development of individuals in their respective societies, focusing on English as a global language.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108844022

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9781108844024

Poverty and Undernutrition

Theory, Measurement, and Policy

By: Peter Svedberg

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Poverty and Undernutrition

Theory, Measurement, and Policy

By: Peter Svedberg

A large share of the population in many developing countries suffer from chronic undernutrition. In this book, Professor Svedberg provides a detailed comparative study of undernutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, the two worst affected areas, and provides crucial advice for all those concerned in development worldwide. The book concentrates on the five challenges that undernutrition creates: what undernutrition is, who the undernourished are, where the undernourished are, when people are undernourished, and why people are undernourished. The book is divided into five parts: Part I introduces the main paradigms and controversies of undernutrition; Part II deals with the relationship in the individual between calorie intake/expenditure, work effort, body weight, and income; Part III assesses the method of defining and measuring undernutrition based on estimates of gaps between calorie intake and calorie requirements for households; Part IV provides a parallel analysis of the main alternative approach to defining and measuring undernutrition, based on anthropometric assessment, mainly of young children, but also adolescents and adults; Part V analyses the consequences and causes of anthropometric failure, as well as the related policy issues.

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Oxford University Press

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019152199X

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9780191521997

Global Creation

Space, Mobility, and Synchrony in the Age of the Knowledge Economy

By: Simon Marginson,Peter Murphy,Michael A. Peters

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Global Creation

Space, Mobility, and Synchrony in the Age of the Knowledge Economy

By: Simon Marginson,Peter Murphy,Michael A. Peters

Marginson, Murphy and Peters have created a tour de force on globalization. The authors perform a narrative high wire act for the readers, and we come away thrilled, wanting more."---Willam G. Tierney, Professor, University of Southern California, Los Angeles --Book Jacket.

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Peter Lang

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1433105276

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9781433105272

Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book

The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, and BPH

By: Peter T. Scardino,Judith Kelman

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Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book

The Complete Guide to Overcoming Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, and BPH

By: Peter T. Scardino,Judith Kelman

In this updated guide, now in paperback, a pioneering doctor reveals how to beat the top three prostate problems.

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500

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Penguin

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1583332545

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9781583332542

Peter Hall's Diaries

The Story of a Dramatic Battle

By: Peter Hall

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Peter Hall's Diaries

The Story of a Dramatic Battle

By: Peter Hall

In these intimate diaries, Hall chronicles the eight frenzied years between 1972 and 1980 when he conducted the historic move of the National Theatre from the Old Vic to the South Bank, and then triumphantly consolidated its position as the leading showcase for theatre in Britain. With remarkable candour Hall describes his relationship with Lord Olivier; with actors Paul Scofield, Ralph Richardson, Alec Guinness, John Gielgud, Albert Finney and Peggy Ashcroft; with playwrights Harold Pinter, John Osborne, Samuel Beckett, David Hare, Peter Shaffer and Howard Brenton; and with directors John Schlesinger, John Dexter, Bill Bryden, Christopher Morahan and Jonathan Miller. In his startlingly frank, incisive style, he creates sometimes affectionate, sometimes acid portraits of his friends and enemies, of great actors in rehearsal. In his foreword, Hall casts a critical eye over the state of British theatre today and, through a discussion of politics and the arts in the eighties and nineties, contemplates its future.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1783192208

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9781783192205

A Theory of Computer Semiotics

Semiotic Approaches to Construction and Assessment of Computer Systems

By: Peter Bøgh Andersen

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A Theory of Computer Semiotics

Semiotic Approaches to Construction and Assessment of Computer Systems

By: Peter Bøgh Andersen

Semiotics is the science of signs: graphical, such as pictures; verbal (writing or sounds); or others such as body gestures and clothes. Computer semiotics studies the special nature of computer-based signs and how they function in use. This 1991 book is based on ten years of empirical research on computer usage in work situations and contains material from a course taught by the author. It introduces basic traditional semiotic concepts and adapts them so that they become useful for analysing and designing computer systems in their symbolic context of work. It presents a novel approach to the subject, rich in examples, in that it is both theoretically systematic and practical. The author refers to and reinterprets techniques already used so that readers can deepen their understanding. In addition, it offers new techniques and a consistent perspective on computer systems that is particularly appropriate for new hardware and software (e.g. hypermedia) whose main functions are presentation and communication. This is a highly important work whose influence will be wide and longlasting.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521448689

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9780521448680

Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide

A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865

By: Peter E. Palmquist,Thomas R. Kailbourn

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Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide

A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865

By: Peter E. Palmquist,Thomas R. Kailbourn

This biographical dictionary of some 3,000 photographers (and workers in related trades), active in a vast area of North America before 1866, is based on extensive research and enhanced by some 240 illustrations, most of which are published here for the first time. The territory covered extends from central Canada through Mexico and includes the United States from the Mississippi River west to, but not including, the Rocky Mountain states. Together, this volume and its predecessor, Pioneer Photographers of the Far West: A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865, comprise an exhaustive survey of early photographers in North America and Central America, excluding the eastern United States and eastern Canada. This work is distinguished by the large number of entries, by the appealing narratives that cover both professional and private lives of the subjects, and by the painstaking documentation. It will be an essential reference work for historians, libraries, and museums, as well as for collectors of and dealers in early American photography. In addition to photographers, the book includes photographic printers, retouchers, and colorists, and manufacturers and sellers of photographic apparatus and stock. Because creators of moving panoramas and optical amusements such as dioramas and magic lantern performances often fashioned their works after photographs, the people behind those exhibitions are also discussed.

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Stanford University Press

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0804740577

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9780804740579

Monarchs

By: Peter Francis Kenny

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Monarchs

By: Peter Francis Kenny

Much of Europe and the Middle East have been governed by a king, Queen, Emperor, or Empress. These individuals in most cases began a dynasty which lasted many years, and are still reigning today. The Roman Empire grew so huge and vast that it needed two Emperors to rule both East and West, while the Middle Eastern countries suffered under their control. Russia was ruled by Tsars, and a great many dynasties existed. This book takes a look at these leaders, and uncovers the facts surrounding the reigns of these leaders.

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