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A Call to Heroism

Renewing America's Vision of Greatness

By: Peter H. Gibbon

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A Call to Heroism

Renewing America's Vision of Greatness

By: Peter H. Gibbon

An “engaging and provocative” exploration of American history’s heroic figures—from how we define a hero to the monuments we build to honor them (Arthur Schlesinger Jr.). Heroic ideals are fundamental to the enterprise of American liberty and to the fabric of our nation’s culture. Throughout history, men and women such as George Washington, Thomas Edison, Martin Luther King Jr., and Lucretia Mott have brought together our society of dreamers and achievers. In A Call to Heroism, Harvard research associate Peter H. Gibbon surveys the lives, struggles, and accomplishments of these and other great individuals. It also considers the meaning of seven monuments and artworks dedicated to heroes, examining what these memorials say about the America of their time—and what they mean for us today. The result forges an enlightening understanding of what it means to be a hero. With a foreword by Peter J. Gomes “Fascinating and inspiring . . . Gibbon’s book emphasizes the importance of guiding young people to more realistic definitions of hero.” —The Christian Science Monitor “A concise history of the hero in America and a realistic formula for determining who deserves the accolade.” —The Tampa Tribune “This book is a delightful Grand Tour, taking us from war to sports to great literature. You will enjoy it.” —Jay Mathews, The Washington Post “Lively fare for classrooms and board rooms throughout the country.” —Arthur Schlesinger Jr.

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Open Road + Grove/Atlantic

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0802198562

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9780802198563

A-Z of Llandudno

Places-People-History

By: Peter Johnson

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A-Z of Llandudno

Places-People-History

By: Peter Johnson

Explore the town of Llandudno in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

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189

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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144567503X

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9781445675039

Crime, Justice and Discretion in England 1740-1820

By: Peter King

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Crime, Justice and Discretion in England 1740-1820

By: Peter King

The criminal law has often been seen as central to the rule of the eighteenth-century landed élite in England. This book presents a detailed analysis of the judicial processs - of victims' reactions, pretrial practices, policing, magistrates hearings, trials, sentencing, pardoning and punishment - using property offenders as its main focus. The period 1740-1820 - the final era before the coming of the new police and the repeal of the capital code - emerges as the great age of discretionary justice, and the book explores the impact of the vast discretionary powers held by many social groups. It reassesses both the relationship between crime rates and the economic deprivation, and the many ways that vulnerability to prosecution varied widely across the lifecycle, in the light of the highly selective nature of pretrial negotiations. More centrally, by asking at every stage - who used the law, for what purposes, in whose interests and with what social effects - it opens up a number of new perspectives on the role of the law in eighteenth-century social relations. The law emerges as less the instrument of particular élite groups and more as an arena of struggle, of negotiation, and of compromise. Its rituals were less controllable and its merciful moments less manageable and less exclusively available to the gentry élite than has been previously suggested. Justice was vulnerable to power, but was also mobilised to constrain it. Despite the key functions that the propertied fulfilled, courtroom crowds, the counter-theatre of the condemned, and the decisions of the victims from a very wide range of backgrounds had a role to play, and the criteria on which decisions were based were shaped as much by the broad and more humane discourse which Fielding called the 'good mind' as by the instrumental needs of the propertied élites.

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398

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OUP Oxford

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0191543756

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9780191543753

The Way From Dusty Death

Turner and Newall and the Regulation of the British Asbestos Industry 1890s-1970

By: Peter Bartrip

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The Way From Dusty Death

Turner and Newall and the Regulation of the British Asbestos Industry 1890s-1970

By: Peter Bartrip

This historical account, covering the 1890s to 1969, includes the emergence of medical, and then official, concern about the three diseases related to asbestos (asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma), the legislative process during and after the 1930s, and the impact of the 1931 Asbestos Industry Regulations. The availability of much previously unexamined material, including copious government records, combined with unimpeded access to the vast archive of documents kept by the leading British asbestos manufacturer, Turner and Newall, have enabled Dr. Bartrip to provide a comprehensive examination of this important medico-legal question, and to give a unique insight into occupational health and its regulation in twentieth century Britain.

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418

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A&C Black

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0485115735

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9780485115734

The Weeping and the Rejoicing

By: Peter Gegg

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The Weeping and the Rejoicing

By: Peter Gegg

This is a story of a man who found his true self through great suffering. Much of what is revealed is seen through the eyes of a man close to death. This is a fast moving thriller with a narrative rich in drama, mystery, and suspense.

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Lulu.com

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1445209330

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9781445209333

LOST IN TIME

By: Peter D. Bull

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LOST IN TIME

By: Peter D. Bull

John Bull, redundant and depressed sees a jacket in a charity shop window which unbeknown to him has an historical relic in the lining. He's drawn to the jacket but he doesn't know why. Forces from the 15th century have chosen him to return the relic to them, and are manipulating his every move. They chose him for good reason. Back through several previous lives, he had proved himself to be resourceful, brave and capable. The forces have developed a way of transporting someone in time & John finds himself inexplicably interested in regression. His friend Sam tells him that he's mad to be regressed, but he does it anyway. Instead of going back to the 15th century where the forces are waiting for him, he is redirected to his other lovers & lives. He has to drop into his old body in each life, until finally the process is perfected, and he finds himself sitting at a table with one of the greatest men in history. He falls in love with his granddaughter and makes her pregnant after a raunchy night of sex with her

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518

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Lulu.com

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0244301867

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9780244301866

Thames

The Biography

By: Peter Ackroyd

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Thames

The Biography

By: Peter Ackroyd

In this perfect companion to London: The Biography, Peter Ackroyd once again delves into the hidden byways of history, describing the river's endless allure in a journey overflowing with characters, incidents, and wry observations. Thames: The Biography meanders gloriously, rather like the river itself. In short, lively chapters Ackroyd writes about connections between the Thames and such historical figures as Julius Caesar and Henry VIII, and offers memorable portraits of the ordinary men and women who depend upon the river for their livelihoods. The Thames as a source of artistic inspiration comes brilliantly to life as Ackroyd invokes Chaucer, Shakespeare, Turner, Shelley, and other writers, poets, and painters who have been enchanted by its many moods and colors.

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Anchor

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0307389847

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9780307389848

Beautiful Railway Bridge

Reinvestigating the Tay Bridge Disaster of 1879

By: Peter Lewis

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Beautiful Railway Bridge

Reinvestigating the Tay Bridge Disaster of 1879

By: Peter Lewis

Over 125 years ago, barely a year and a half after the Tay Railway Bridge was built, William McGonnagal composed his poem about the Tay Bridge Disaster, the poem about Britain's worst-ever civil engineering disaster. Over 80 people lost their lives in the fall of the Tay Bridge, but how did it happen? The accident reports say that high wind and poor construction were to blame, but Peter Lewis, an Open University engineering professor, tells the real story of how the bridge so spectacularly collapsed in December 1879.

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210

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The History Press

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0752487639

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9780752487632

In "Vanity Fair"

By: Roy T. Matthews,Peter Mellini

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In "Vanity Fair"

By: Roy T. Matthews,Peter Mellini

Gathers caricatures and portraits depicting royalty, politicians, artists, lawyers, journalists, and sportsmen of Victorian England and includes notes on each subject's life

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288

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Univ of California Press

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0520043006

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9780520043008

The Bridge

How the Roeblings Connected Brooklyn to New York

By: Peter J. Tomasi

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The Bridge

How the Roeblings Connected Brooklyn to New York

By: Peter J. Tomasi

A graphic novel depicting the history of the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge and the family that made it happen. In this extraordinary graphic novel, author Peter J. Tomasi and illustrator Sara DuVall bring to life the construction of one of the most iconic landmarks in the world and shine a light on the incredible triumphs and tragedies that went into building the Brooklyn Bridge. After the accidental death of John Augustus Roebling in 1869, it was up to Roebling’s son Washington to complete the massive project. Unfortunately, there was more pain to follow, as Washington developed caisson disease, leaving him bedridden. Washington’s wife, Emily, deftly assumed a key role in the bridge’s construction by becoming her husband’s eyes and ears at the work site. As Washington’s wisest council, Emily skillfully navigated work crews who now had to answer to a woman, contractors, a hostile press, and a greedy city politician—all looking to take credit for the magnificent bridge slowly making its way across the East River. Through it all, the Roeblings persisted, rising above every obstacle to build the great bridge that connects Brooklyn and New York. “Told by prolific superhero scribe Tomasi . . . with charmingly understated art by the Eisner-nominated Duvall . . . this historical graphic narrative presents dramatic events in a matter-of-fact, realistic way. . . . Rather than being a story of a singular genius overcoming adversity, the book is a paean to collaboration. Iconic structures often have fascinating stories behind them, but rarely do the tellings emphasize the human as this one does,” —Publishers Weekly “[Tomasi] does a magnificent job of depicting the politics, the danger, and the tenacity of the Roebling family and the hundreds of workers who built the bridge,” —Good Comics for Kids

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220

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Abrams

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1683352424

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9781683352426

Excel Senior High School

Engineering Studies

By: Peter Metcalfe,Roger Metcalfe

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Excel Senior High School

Engineering Studies

By: Peter Metcalfe,Roger Metcalfe

This book contains coverage of the HSC Modules of the HSC Engineering Studies course, as well as material relevant to Year 12 students of similar courses in other States, such as the Engineering Technology course in Queensland. (From back cover).

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Pascal Press

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174125051X

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9781741250510

London Past and Present

Its History, Associations, and Traditions

By: Henry Benjamin Wheatley,Peter Cunningham

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London Past and Present

Its History, Associations, and Traditions

By: Henry Benjamin Wheatley,Peter Cunningham

This fascinating topographical dictionary of London, published in 1891, provides a valuable record of many places now lost to development.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108028071

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9781108028073

Bridge

By: Peter Bishop

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Bridge

By: Peter Bishop

Peter Bishop provides a comprehensive historical account of the role of bridges in the advancement of human culture.

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244

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Reaktion Books

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1861893469

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9781861893468

Backcountry Adventures Utah

The Ultimate Guide to the Utah Backcountry for Anyone with a Sport Utility Vehicle

By: Peter Massey,Jeanne Wilson

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Backcountry Adventures Utah

The Ultimate Guide to the Utah Backcountry for Anyone with a Sport Utility Vehicle

By: Peter Massey,Jeanne Wilson

Backcountry Adventures: Utah provides detailed directions for 175 backcountry roads throughout Utah, all suitable for stock sport utility vehicles. All you need is an SUV, a sense of adventure, and your copy of Backcountry Adventures: Utah. Book jacket.

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550

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Adler Publishing

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1930193270

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9781930193277

The Films of James Bridges

By: Peter Tonguette

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The Films of James Bridges

By: Peter Tonguette

Originally arriving in Hollywood to pursue an acting career, James Bridges went on to write and direct such popular films as The Paper Chase, The China Syndrome and Urban Cowboy. This book tells the story of his life and career, helped by new interviews with friends and collaborators; it also offers a detailed analysis of each of Bridges' eight feature films, including his lesser-known cult classics September 30, 1955 and Mike's Murder.

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McFarland

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078648599X

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9780786485994

Beyond the Factory Gates

Asbestos and Health in Twentieth Century America

By: Peter Bartrip

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Beyond the Factory Gates

Asbestos and Health in Twentieth Century America

By: Peter Bartrip

Beyond the Factory Gates examines the issue of asbestos and health in the USA between the early 1900's to the mid-1970s. Areas covered include the emergence of medical concern about the three fatal diseases related to asbestos (asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma); the actions of the US Navy (the main consumer of asbestos-based insulation products); the response of the federal government before and after enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970; and the roles of organized labour and the asbestos industry. The book provides an important insight into occupational health and its regulation in twentieth century America, and is original in several ways. First, there is no satisfactory history of asbestos, health and medicine in the USA - a major gap in the literature. Second, no previous publication has examined the asbestos issue 'beyond the factory gates' in a non-manufacturing context and explored the complex interactions between organised labour, the US Government, business corporations and the US navy. Finally, Beyond the Factory Gates avoids the one-sided, anti-business interpretations that predominate much of the existing literature. It accepts that the history of asbestos is in many ways a human tragedy, but it rejects simplistic, universalised arguments that this has been a tragedy with a cast only villains, dupes and victims.

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259

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1441188185

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9781441188182

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A Call to Heroism

A Call to Heroism

A-Z of Llandudno

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Crime, Justice and Discretion in England 1740-1820

Crime, Justice and Discretion in England 1740-1820

The Way From Dusty Death

The Way From Dusty Death

The Weeping and the Rejoicing

The Weeping and the Rejoicing

LOST IN TIME

LOST IN TIME

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Thames

Beautiful Railway Bridge

Beautiful Railway Bridge

In "Vanity Fair"

In "Vanity Fair"

The Bridge

The Bridge

Excel Senior High School

Excel Senior High School

London Past and Present

London Past and Present

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Bridge

Backcountry Adventures Utah

Backcountry Adventures Utah

The Films of James Bridges

The Films of James Bridges

Beyond the Factory Gates

Beyond the Factory Gates

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