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Edward I's Regent

Edmund of Cornwall, The Man Behind England’s Greatest King

By: Michael Ray

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Edward I's Regent

Edmund of Cornwall, The Man Behind England’s Greatest King

By: Michael Ray

Born at Christmas 1249 to Richard, Edmund of Cornwall was nephew to Henry III and cousin to Edward I. His eventful childhood took him to Germany when his father was elected king there. He was captured at the battle of Lewes and imprisoned for more than a year. Returning from crusade, he witnessed the brutal murder of his half-brother, which left him as heir to his father, the richest man in the kingdom. Throughout his life, Edmund played a crucial role in medieval England. As Regent of England, Earl of Cornwall and the richest man in the land, he was a leading force of the late-thirteenth century. This book considers Edmund’s life, his use of his wealth to lend to the king and others and to be a major benefactor of religious houses. His piety saw him found two new religious houses, rebuild another and bring the Holy Blood relic from Germany to Hailes abbey. His record as Regent of England for three years is assessed. The wide spread of his lands, which included 13castles and more than 800 places in 27 counties, and his tenants are set out as is his place in the local community. The basis of his wealth and its sources, including money from his lands but also from tin mining and marine dues in Cornwall, is explored and his knightly affinity and his close associates and officials are considered. On a personal level, the book examines his unsuccessful, childless marriage with the sister of the Earl of Gloucester. Edmund was a key figure throughout Edward I's rein and the late-thirteenth century. In this insightful account, the man behind England's 'greatest king' is at long last brought to the fore.

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Pen and Sword History

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Linebackers of the Sea

By: Ray Lubeski

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Linebackers of the Sea

By: Ray Lubeski

When the torpedo hit and exploded, the GQ alarm went off, and Alphonso hurried to his GQ station. He had no idea that it was his GQ station that was blown apart by the torpedo. Al had to slow down because it was dark and the ship was filled with fiery smoke. He had to walk over bodies that were also blown apart laying on a bloodied deck. "I had to slow down and stop when someone grabbed me from behind," Al said. "But when I turned to see who it was, there was nobody there". Al said he thought for a second and returned to his engine room. Later Al said that if he had taken another step forward, he would have fallen into the sea. Al believed it was the hand of God that turned him around.

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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review 2014 Study Guide

Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review 2014 Study Guide

Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

Everything today's CPA candidates need to pass the CPA Exam Published annually, this Financial Accounting and Reporting volume of the comprehensive four-volume paperback reviews all current AICPA content requirements in business environment and concepts. Many of the questions are taken directly from previous CPA exams. With 2,800 multiple-choice questions in all four volumes, these study guides provide all the information candidates need to master in order to pass the computerized Uniform CPA Examination. Its unique modular format helps you zero in on those areas that need more attention and organize your study program. Complete sample exam The most effective system available to prepare for the CPA exam—proven for over thirty years Timely—up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam Contains all current AICPA content requirements in business environment and concepts Unique modular format—helps candidates zero in on areas that need work, organize their study program, and concentrate their efforts Comprehensive questions—over 2,800 multiple-choice questions and their solutions in the four volumes Guidelines, pointers, and tips—show how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way Other titles by Whittington: Audit Sampling: An Introduction, Fifth Edition Wiley CPA Exam Review 2014 arms test-takers with detailed outlines, study guidelines, and skill-building problems to help candidates identify, focus on, and master the specific topics that need the most work.

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Wiley CPA Exam Review 2012, Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington,Patrick R. Delaney

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Wiley CPA Exam Review 2012, Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington,Patrick R. Delaney

Published annually, this comprehensive four-volume paperback reviews all four parts of the CPA exam. Many of the questions are taken directly from previous CPA exams. With 3,800 multiple-choice questions, these study guides provide all the information candidates need to master in order to pass the computerized Uniform CPA Examination.

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Wiley CPA Examination Review, Problems and Solutions

By: O. Ray Whittington

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By: O. Ray Whittington

The #1 CPA exam review self-study leader The CPA exam review self-study program more CPA candidates trust to prepare for the CPA exam and pass it, Wiley CPA Exam Review 40th Edition contains more than 4,200 multiple-choice questions and includes complete information on the Task Based Simulations. Published annually, this comprehensive two-volume paperback set provides all the information candidates need in order to pass the Uniform CPA Examination format. Features multiple-choice questions, AICPA Task Based Simulations, and written communication questions, all based on the CBT-e format Covers all requirements and divides the exam into 47 self-contained modules for flexible study Offers nearly three times as many examples as other CPA exam study guides Other titles by Whittington: Wiley CPA Exam Review 2013 With timely and up-to-the-minute coverage, Wiley CPA Exam Review 40th Edition covers all requirements for the CPA Exam, giving the candidate maximum flexibility in planning their course of study, and success.

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Bobby Bowden

Win by Win

By: Ray G. Schneider,Paul M. Pederson

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Bobby Bowden

Win by Win

By: Ray G. Schneider,Paul M. Pederson

Bobby Bowden is a coaching treasure and legend. Across six decades at Howard College, West Virginia University, and Florida State University, Coach Bowden has won a total of 332 games and touched the lives of all those around him. With style and grace he has accumulated his victories, which during one stretch resulted in the unfathomable accomplishment of at least 10 wins a season for 15 consecutive years. Inside the pages of this book, readers will discover how Bowden won and what players he used to secure each of his coaching victories. From his first unnoticed conquest in 1959 through the last triumph attended by tens of thousands and covered by a media throng, this is the account of how he did it, win by win.

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Arcadia Publishing

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Wiley CPA Exam Review 2011, Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: Patrick R. Delaney,O. Ray Whittington

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Wiley CPA Exam Review 2011, Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: Patrick R. Delaney,O. Ray Whittington

This comprehensive four-volume set reviews all four parts of the CPA exam. With more than 3,800 multiple-choice questions over all four volumes, these guides provide everything a person needs to master the material.

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Wiley CPA Examination Review, Problems and Solutions

By: Patrick R. Delaney,O. Ray Whittington

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By: Patrick R. Delaney,O. Ray Whittington

The #1 CPA exam review self-study leader The CPA exam review self-study program more CPA candidates turn to take the test and pass it, Wiley CPA Exam Review 39th Edition contains more than 4,200 multiple-choice questions and includes complete information on the Task Based Simulations. Published annually, this comprehensive two-volume paperback set provides all the information candidates need to master in order to pass the new Uniform CPA Examination format. Features multiple-choice questions, new AICPA Task Based Simulations, and written communication questions, all based on the new CBT-e format Covers all requirements and divides the exam into 47 self-contained modules for flexible study Offers nearly three times as many examples as other CPA exam study guides With timely and up-to-the-minute coverage, Wiley CPA Exam Review 39th Edition covers all requirements for the CPA Exam, giving the candidate maximum flexibility in planning their course of study—and success.

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1118287185

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Wiley CPA Exam Review 2013

Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

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Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

Everything today's CPA candidates need to pass the CPA Exam Published annually, this Financial Accounting and Reporting volume of the comprehensive four-volume paperback reviews all current AICPA content requirements in financial accounting and reporting. Many of the questions are taken directly from previous CPA exams. With 3,800 multiple-choice questions in all four volumes, these study guides provide all the information candidates need to master in order to pass the computerized Uniform CPA Examination. Its unique modular format helps you zero in on those areas that need more attention and organize your study program. Complete sample exam The most effective system available to prepare for the CPA exam—proven for over thirty years Timely—up-to-the-minute coverage for the computerized exam Contains all current AICPA content requirements in financial accounting and reporting Unique modular format—helps candidates zero in on areas that need work, organize their study program, and concentrate their efforts Comprehensive questions—over 3,800 multiple-choice questions and their solutions in the four volumes Guidelines, pointers, and tips—show how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way Other titles by Whittington: Audit Sampling: An Introduction, Fifth Edition Wiley CPA Exam Review 2013 arms test-takers with detailed outlines, study guidelines, and skill-building problems to help candidates identify, focus on, and master the specific topics that need the most work.

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1118419596

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Vanishing Portland

By: Ray Bottenberg,Jeanna Bottenberg

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Vanishing Portland

By: Ray Bottenberg,Jeanna Bottenberg

Portland at the end of World War II was an international port and a powerhouse of the timber and shipbuilding industries. Oregon's largest city grew and changed in the decades that followed, adding new industries and population. It also endured reductions in shipbuilding capacity, a devastating flood, a declining timber industry, urban renewal, freeway construction, and social change. By the 1990s, a wave of globalization and big-box retail marketing swelled shipping at the city's port and swept away a surprising number of Portland's businesses, which remain in the fond memories of Portlanders. A few of these memorable icons include the stores Meier and Frank, J. K. Gill, Payless Drug, and Sprouse-Reitz; the restaurants Henry Theile, Jolly Joan, Tik Tok, Yaw's Top Notch, and Waddle's; the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park; the Portland Hotel; the Broadway, Fox, and Orpheum theaters; Henry Weinhard's brewery; the Ramblin' Rod television show; and Portland Wrestling.

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Motocross Racers

30 Years of Legendary Dirt Bikes

By: Ray Ryan

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Motocross Racers

30 Years of Legendary Dirt Bikes

By: Ray Ryan

In this book 30 significant examples of restored race bikes are profiled with colour photography and detailed information about the machine's race pedigree and historical significance. [From back cover].

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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review 2016 Study Guide January

Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review 2016 Study Guide January

Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

The Wiley CPAexcel Study Guides have helped over a half million candidates pass the CPA Exam. This volume contains all current AICPA content requirements in Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR). The comprehensive four-volume paperback set (AUD, BEC, FAR, REG) reviews all four parts of the CPA Exam. With 3,800 multiple-choice questions. The CPA study guides provide the detailed information candidates need to master or reinforce tough topic areas. The content is separated into 48 modules. Unique modular format—helps candidates zero in on areas that need work, organize their study program, and concentrate their efforts. Comprehensive questions—over 3,800 multiple-choice questions and their solutions in the complete set (AUD, BEC, FAR, REG). Guidelines, pointers, and tips show how to build knowledge in a logical and reinforcing way. Arms test-takers with detailed text explanations and skill-building problems to help candidates identify, focus on, and master the specific topics that may need additional reinforcement. Available in print format.

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1119256658

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JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS

Mysteries at Tanforan and Topaz

By: Charles Ray Brady

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JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS

Mysteries at Tanforan and Topaz

By: Charles Ray Brady

TANFORAN RACETRACK HORSE STALLS DESTINED TO BECOME HOME FOR JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNEES! On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy inflicted a serious blow on the United States military assets at Pearl Harbor. For Ben Okura, a Japanese American boy living in California, his life as he knew it was to change drastically. President Roosevelt ordered all Japanese Americans living along the west coast of the United States sent to internment camps. Ben’s new life was to begin at the Tanforan Assembly Center. He and his mama were now separated from everything they had known and loved. His life had already been turned upside-down and he thought it couldn’t get worse. Ben found himself being trapped and manipulated by strange people who, for some reason, were out to get him. In his wildest dreams, he never could understand why he was now being hounded by the FBI as a supposed traitor. Ben began to believe his new problems could all be traced back to mind-bending meetings with a strange man held in what was to become the mysterious barrack 49, apartment 1. Ben began to doubt his own sanity. Who is Ben Okura really?

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1478797088

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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review 2015 Study Guide (January)

Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review 2015 Study Guide (January)

Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

The world's most effective CPA exam prep system – Financial Accounting and Reporting module Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review is the world's most trusted study guide for the Certified Public Accountant's exam – complete, comprehensive, and updated to align with the latest exam content. With 2,800 practice questions and solutions across four volumes, the unique modular format helps you organize your study program, zeroing in on areas that need work. This volume, Financial Accounting and Reporting, contains all current AICPA content requirements, providing total coverage of this section of the exam. You'll get detailed outlines and study tips, simulation and multiple choice questions, and skill-building problems that have made this guide the most effective CPA prep system for over thirty years. The uniform CPA exam is updated annually to include new laws, regulations, and guidelines, so it's important that your study guide be up to date as well. Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review is updated annually to reflect the latest version of the exam, and is the number-one bestselling CPA study guide in the world because it provides full, comprehensive coverage of all exam content, and more practice questions than any other guide – many of which are taken directly from past exams. The unique format allows you to: Identify, target, and master problem areas section by section Learn how to logically build your knowledge stores for better recall Practice with thousands of sample questions taken from past exams Review all exam content, including the newest guidelines and regulations No one wants surprises on exam day, and thorough preparation is the key to successful performance. Whether you're embarking on a new study program, or just need a quick refresher before the exam, Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review is proven to be the most current, complete, comprehensive prep you can get.

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1119047676

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New Orleans

By: Adam Karlin,Ray Bartlett

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New Orleans

By: Adam Karlin,Ray Bartlett

Inside Lonely Planet's New Orleans Travel Guide: What's NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of New Orleans' best experiences and where to have them Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Eating & drinking in New Orleans - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try Color maps and images throughout Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots 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, politics Over27 maps Covers the French Quarter, Mardi Gras, Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, the CBD and Warehouse District, Garden, Central City, Uptown, Riverbend, Mid-City, Bayou St John, Treme-Lafitte and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's New Orleans, our most comprehensive guide to New Orleans, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Visiting New Orleans for a week or less? Lonely Planet's Pocket New Orleans guide is a handy-sized guide focused on the city's can't-miss experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Eastern USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the region 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 personalize your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarksand speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Built-in 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 traveler 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 travelers. 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 traveler'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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1837581398

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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review 2015 Study Guide July

Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

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Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

The Financial Accounting and Reporting Volume of the Wiley CPA Examination Study Guides arms readers with detailed outlines and study guidelines, plus skill-building problems and solutions, that help the CPA candidates identify, focus on, and master the specific topics that need the most work. Many of the practice questions are taken from previous exams, and care was taken to ensure that they cover all the information candidates need to master in order to pass the new computerized Uniform CPA Examination

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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review Spring 2014 Study Guide

Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

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Financial Accounting and Reporting

By: O. Ray Whittington

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Only the Makers Name

By: Ray Blyth

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Only the Makers Name

By: Ray Blyth

Only The Makers Name is the poignant and reflective memoir of acclaimed Flying Instructor Ray Blyth. Spanning the years of his childhood growing up in a small terraced house on the outskirts of King?s Lynn in the county of Norfolk surviving the Kings Lynn Blitz as well as many childhood adventures, he writes vividly of his early life underscored by his undying ambition to fly. Inspired by an early Fun Flight on the beach at Hunstanton with his father, Family tragedy is soon to strike leaving him alone to set forth on the fulfillment of his dreams. Following many years of hard effort he becomes a flying instructor clocking up thousands of hours of flying time, but not without sacrifices of many kinds. A serious air accident leads to many months in hospital , and as he begins the long and agonising road to recovery uncertain he will ever be able to fly again he is faced with a recuperation process that demands every bit of his resourcefulness as he is tested to his emotional and physical limit time and again. An amusing sometimes hilarious biography for enthusiasts of flying whatever your background this is also the story of one mans brave fight against all the odds while retaining dignity and compassion. ?There I was old boy, upside down with nothing on the clock bar the maker?s name.?

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Dolman Scott Publishing

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1905553986

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Four Years With The Iron Brigade

The Civil War Journal Of William Ray, Company F, Seventh Wisconsin Volunteers

By: William R. Ray,Lance J. Herdegen

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Four Years With The Iron Brigade

The Civil War Journal Of William Ray, Company F, Seventh Wisconsin Volunteers

By: William R. Ray,Lance J. Herdegen

The Civil War as seen from the front ranks of a legendary fighting unit"--Cover.

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Da Capo Press

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0306811197

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When Morning Comes

A Family Affair Novel

By: Francis Ray

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When Morning Comes

A Family Affair Novel

By: Francis Ray

In this unforgettable new novel, Ray delivers an emotionally powerful tale about the families we build, the choices we make, and how we find love and family along the way in a story set amid adoption and the medical field.

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Macmillan

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Founders

The People Who Brought You a Nation

By: Ray Raphael

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Founders

The People Who Brought You a Nation

By: Ray Raphael

“p>Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Hamilton, Adams, and Madison—together they are best known as an intimate cadre of daring, brilliant men credited with our nation's founding. But does this group tell the whole story? In his widely praised new history of the roots of American patriotism, celebrated author Ray Raphael expands the historical canvas to reveal an entire generation of patriots who pushed for independence, fought a war, and set the United States on its course—giving us "an evangelizing introduction to the American Revolution" (Booklist). Called "entertaining yet informative" by Library Journal, Founders brings to life seven historical figures whose stories anchor a sweeping yet intimate history of the Founding Era, from the beginnings of unrest in 1761 through the passage of the Bill of Rights thirty years later. Here we follow the intertwined lives of George Washington and a private soldier in his army. America's richest merchant, who rescued the nation from bankruptcy, goes head to head with a peripatetic revolutionary who incited rebellion in seven states. Rounding out the company is a richly nuanced cast that includes a common village blacksmith, a conservative enslaver with an abolitionist son, and Mercy Otis Warren, the most politically engaged woman of the time. A master narrative with unprecedented historical scope, Founders will forever change our image of this most crucial moment in America's past.

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The New Press

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1595585060

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Around Little Rock

A Postcard History

By: Steven G. Hanley,Ray Hanley

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Around Little Rock

A Postcard History

By: Steven G. Hanley,Ray Hanley

During the Golden Age of Postcards, a craze that swept the nation in the early 1900s, postcard photographers captured images of everyday life in small towns all over the country. In this tradition, its creators unknowingly produced an invaluable archive of historical data that gives us a glimpse of the way life used to be.

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Special Branch

A History: 1883-2006

By: Ray Wilson

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Special Branch

A History: 1883-2006

By: Ray Wilson

Initially tasked with combatting the threat of Irish republican terrorists in the reign of Queen Victoria, the Metropolitan Police Special Branch went on to play a major role in the defence of the realm for over 120 years. Over time, 'the Branch', as it came to be known, assumed a much wider role, and was held responsible for monitoring the activities of anarchists, Bolsheviks and even the suffragettes. Later, it became the executive arm of MI5 in dealing with espionage cases, as (much to their frustration) the Security Service had no power to arrest potential spies. As the war against terrorism became more intense in the latter half of the twentieth century, Special Branch worked closely with the Anti- Terrorist Branch in tackling this new threat. Packed with accounts of extraordinary missions, life-saving acts of bravery and high-risk intelligence-gathering, Special Branch offers the first complete history of this unique, but now defunct, service, which was subsumed into the Counter-Terrorism Command of the Metropolitan Police in 2006. Special Branch veterans Ray Wilson and Ian Adams have brought this long and distinguished history to life with the help of recollections from former colleagues, as well as their own experiences of life in the Branch. In doing so, they have also illuminated the underlying friction marring its relations with the Security Service - without doubt a factor in its eventual demise.

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184954963X

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The Violent Workplace

By: P.A.J Waddington,Doug Badger,Ray Bull

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The Violent Workplace

By: P.A.J Waddington,Doug Badger,Ray Bull

The threat of violence concerns most people most profoundly. It has long been a topic of intensive academic, practical and political debate. In recent years the workplace has emerged as a recognized site of violence, threat and menace and this book will make a significant contribution to the growing literature on workplace violence. Using innovative research methods, this book uniquely examines four of the most violence-prone occupations: the police; Accident and Emergency staff; social workers; mental health professionals. The Violent Workplace identifies similarities and differences between these occupations that are far from intuitive. It examines the diversity of experiences that shelter under the concept of 'violence and threats'; promotes the importance of the 'moral dimension' in experiences of violence; analyzes the impact of appearance and reputation in creating fear; discusses the importance of context in creating a sense of menace; and concludes by considering the practical implications of this research for handling violence and managing those who have suffered it.

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Routledge

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1134044941

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The House That Madigan Built

The Record Run of Illinois' Velvet Hammer

By: Ray Long

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The House That Madigan Built

The Record Run of Illinois' Velvet Hammer

By: Ray Long

Michael Madigan rose from the Chicago machine to hold unprecedented power as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. In his thirty-six years wielding the gavel, Madigan outlasted governors, passed or blocked legislation at will, and outmaneuvered virtually every attempt to limit his reach. Veteran reporter Ray Long draws on four decades of observing state government to provide the definitive political analysis of Michael Madigan. Secretive, intimidating, shrewd, power-hungry--Madigan mesmerized his admirers and often left his opponents too beaten down to oppose him. Long vividly recreates the battles that defined the Madigan era, from stunning James Thompson with a lightning-strike tax increase, to pressing for a pension overhaul that ultimately failed in the courts, to steering the House toward the Rod Blagojevich impeachment. Long also shines a light on the machinery that kept the Speaker in power. Head of a patronage army, Madigan ruthlessly used his influence and fundraising prowess to reward loyalists and aid his daughter’s electoral fortunes. At the same time, he reshaped bills to guarantee he and his Democratic troops shared in the partisan spoils of his legislative victories. Yet Madigan’s position as the state’s seemingly invulnerable power broker could not survive scandals among his close associates and the widespread belief that his time as Speaker had finally reached its end. Unsparing and authoritative, The House That Madigan Built is the page-turning account of one the most powerful politicians in Illinois history.

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0252053486

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Introduction to Epidemiology

By: Ray M. Merrill

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Introduction to Epidemiology

By: Ray M. Merrill

This Sixth Edition is a introductory text for the epidemiology student with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics. With updated tables, figures, and examples throughout, the Sixth Edition is a thorough revision that offers an all new, real world examples to help better illustrate elusive concepts. Learning objectives, as well as study questions with descriptive answers, in each chapter engage the student in further analysis and reflection. New Features of the Sixth Edition: Updated tables and figures. Addition of several real-world, practical examples. Added focus on setting-up contingency tables and calculating and interpreting appropriate measures of association. Greater detail and examples on conducting hypothesis testing. Greater detail and examples on calculating age-adjusting rates. Greater detail and examples on calculating years of potential life lost. Greater detail and examples on assessing clinical trials. Updated case studies.

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1449645178

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Democratic Citizenship and Public Administration

Democratic Arrangements and Democratic Practices

By: Ray C. Minor

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Democratic Citizenship and Public Administration

Democratic Arrangements and Democratic Practices

By: Ray C. Minor

This book provides a basic understanding of democratic citizenship through use of case studies. These case studies illustrate the extent to which ordinary citizens are controlling their common future. The book provides theoretical and evidence based findings on the complexities of citizenship in a capitalistic-republican setting. It offers new theoretical frameworks on reparation and democratic citizenship.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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179361749X

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Transcultural Caring Dynamics in Nursing and Health Care

By: Marilyn A Ray

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Transcultural Caring Dynamics in Nursing and Health Care

By: Marilyn A Ray

How do you perceive your cultural identity? All of us are shaped by the cultures we interact with and the cultural backgrounds and ethnicities that are part of our heritage. Take a dynamic approach to the study of culture and health care relationships. Dr. Marilyn A. Ray shows us how cultures influence one another through inter-cultural relationships, technology, globalization, and mass communication, and how these influences directly shape our cultural identities in today’s world. She integrates theory, practice, and evidence of transcultural caring to show you how to apply transcultural awareness to your clinical decision making. Go beyond common stereotypes using a framework that can positively impact the nurse-patient relationship and the decision-making process. You’ll learn how to deliver culturally competent care through the selection and application of transcultural assessment, planning and negotiation tools for interventions.

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F.A. Davis

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0803689764

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The New Chicago Way

Lessons from Other Big Cities

By: Edgar H Bachrach,Austin Ray Berg

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The New Chicago Way

Lessons from Other Big Cities

By: Edgar H Bachrach,Austin Ray Berg

For all the wrong reasons, a national spotlight is shining on Chicago. The city has become known for its violence, police abuse, parent and teacher unrest, population decline, and mounting municipal and pension debt. The underlying problem, contend Ed Bachrach and Austin Berg, is that deliberative democracy is dead in the city. Chicago is home to the last strongman political system in urban America. The mayor holds all the power, and any perceived checks on mayoral control are often proven illusory. Rash decisions have resulted in poor outcomes. The outrageous consequences of unchecked power are evident in government failures in elections, schools, fiscal discipline, corruption, public support for private enterprise, policing, and more. Rather than simply lament the situation, criticize specific leaders, or justify an ideology, Bachrach and Berg compare the decisions about Chicago’s governance and finances with choices made in fourteen other large U.S. cities. The problems that seem unique to Chicago have been encountered elsewhere, and Chicagoans, the authors posit, can learn from the successful solutions other cities have embraced. Chicago government and its citizens must let go of the past to prepare for the future, argue Bachrach and Berg. A future filled with demographic, technological, and economic change requires a government capable of responding and adapting. Reforms can transform the city. The prescriptions for change provided in this book point toward a hopeful future: the New Chicago Way.

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0809337517

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Panglossian

By: Ray Crowther

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Panglossian

By: Ray Crowther

Waking up in an East London hospital, with no identity or recollection of his past, the narrator has no option but to resign himself to a homeless and directionless existence. Adopting the name of Robin Forest, he seeks refuge in a hostel and meets other displaced people who begin to influence his life: Luther, a modern-day Fagin; Charlotte, a suspected drug addict; Adrian, an exiled gay headmaster; Keith, an overbearing bore, hiding from the police; Sniffy, a recruiter for an east end gang.Robin seeks to make a living by negotiating a begging pitch from Luther. He also befriends Charlotte, whose sister Kathy lies in a coma from a heroin overdose.Triggered by conversations with his new found friends, Robin begins to have minor insights to his past life, and to his concern and disbelief, discovers that he is a wanted for drug dealing and murder.On the run, Robin attempts to find the truth about himself and Kathy's overdose, but gets drawn into the criminal underworld of East London.

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095411101X

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