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Maps of Medieval Thought

The Hereford Paradigm

By: Naomi Reed Kline

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Maps of Medieval Thought

The Hereford Paradigm

By: Naomi Reed Kline

Mappa mundi texts and images present a panorama of the medieval world-view, c.1300; the Hereford map studied in close detail. Filled with information and lore, mappae mundi present an encyclopaedic panorama of the conceptual "landscape" of the middle ages. Previously objects of study for cartographers and geographers, the value of medieval maps to scholars in other fields is now recognised and this book, written from an art historical perspective, illuminates the medieval view of the world represented in a group of maps of c.1300. Naomi Kline's detailed examination of the literary, visual, oral and textual evidence of the Hereford mappa mundi and others like it, such as the Psalter Maps, the '"Sawley Map", and the Ebstorf Map, places them within the larger context of medieval art and intellectual history. The mappa mundi in Hereford cathedral is at the heart of this study: it has more than one thousand texts and images of geographical subjects, monuments, animals, plants, peoples, biblical sites and incidents, legendary material, historical information and much more; distinctions between "real" and "fantastic" are fluid; time and space are telescoped, presenting past, present, and future. Naomi Kline provides, for the first time, a full and detailed analysis of the images and texts of the Hereford map which, thus deciphered, allow comparison with related mappae mundi as well as with other texts and images. NAOMI REED KLINE is Professor of Art History at Plymouth State College.

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Boydell Press

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0851159370

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Collected Reading and Writing for the New SAT - Book Two

By: Daniel A. Reed

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Collected Reading and Writing for the New SAT - Book Two

By: Daniel A. Reed

Beginning in 2005, the SAT is implementing major revisions, including: ? New reading sections? Analogies removed? Multiple-Choice Grammar and Usage Questions ? Modified Reading Questions.Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT addresses all of the revisions in the test without vocabulary studies.Students will benefit from:? Focused prefix, suffix, and root practice? Challenging inference exercises? Detailed critical reading exercises? New SAT-style writing and grammar exercisesRecommended for Grades 11-12

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Prestwick House Inc

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158049305X

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9781580493055

Power in Modernity

Agency Relations and the Creative Destruction of the King's Two Bodies

By: Isaac Ariail Reed

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Power in Modernity

Agency Relations and the Creative Destruction of the King's Two Bodies

By: Isaac Ariail Reed

In Power in Modernity, Isaac Ariail Reed proposes a bold new theory of power that describes overlapping networks of delegation and domination. Chains of power and their representation, linking together groups and individuals across time and space, create a vast network of intersecting alliances, subordinations, redistributions, and violent exclusions. Reed traces the common action of “sending someone else to do something for you” as it expands outward into the hierarchies that control territories, persons, artifacts, minds, and money. He mobilizes this theory to investigate the onset of modernity in the Atlantic world, with a focus on rebellion, revolution, and state formation in colonial North America, the early American Republic, the English Civil War, and French Revolution. Modernity, Reed argues, dismantled the “King’s Two Bodies”—the monarch’s physical body and his ethereal, sacred second body that encompassed the body politic—as a schema of representation for forging power relations. Reed’s account then offers a new understanding of the democratic possibilities and violent exclusions forged in the name of “the people,” as revolutionaries sought new ways to secure delegation, build hierarchy, and attack alterity. Reconsidering the role of myth in modern politics, Reed proposes to see the creative destruction and eternal recurrence of the King’s Two Bodies as constitutive of the modern attitude, and thus as a new starting point for critical theory. Modernity poses in a new way an eternal human question: what does it mean to be the author of one’s own actions?

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University of Chicago Press

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022668959X

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9780226689593

The Apocalypse of Abraham in Its Ancient and Medieval Contexts

By: Amy Paulsen-Reed

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The Apocalypse of Abraham in Its Ancient and Medieval Contexts

By: Amy Paulsen-Reed

This book examines the multiple contexts for the pseudepigraphal Apocalypse of Abraham, including the ancient Jewish milieu in which it was originally written and its medieval Christian Slavic setting.

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BRILL

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9004430628

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9789004430624

Soldiers and Civilization

How the Profession of Arms Thought and Fought the Modern World into Existence

By: Reed R Bonadonna

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Soldiers and Civilization

How the Profession of Arms Thought and Fought the Modern World into Existence

By: Reed R Bonadonna

Soldiers and Civilization covers the history of the military profession in the Western World from the ancient Greeks to the present day. Drawing from military history, sociology, and other disciplines, it goes beyond traditional insights to locate the military profession in the context of both literary and cultural history. Reed Bonadonna maintains that soldiers have made an unacknowledged contribution to the theory and practice of civilization, and that they will again be called upon to do so in important ways. The comprehensive nature of the book and the extent to which Bonadonna draws on the disciplines of the humanities to make his points set this volume apart from others on the subject. The military profession, in its broadest consideration, might be viewed as an interdisciplinary branch of the humanities. A soldier is made of the words of history, poetry, and the laws and language of his calling. With each new conflict, the military may be called upon to preserve the values of civilization. To fulfill its future role, the military professionals of today must know, heed, and apply the examples and narratives of the most successful and exemplary military professionals of the past at their best.

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Naval Institute Press

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1682470687

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9781682470688

Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT

By: Daniel A. Reed

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Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT

By: Daniel A. Reed

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1580492568

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Fallen Angels and the History of Judaism and Christianity

The Reception of Enochic Literature

By: Annette Yoshiko Reed

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Fallen Angels and the History of Judaism and Christianity

The Reception of Enochic Literature

By: Annette Yoshiko Reed

This book considers the early history of Jewish-Christian relations focussing on the fallen angels.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521853788

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9780521853781

If I Could Tell You Just One Thing...

Encounters with Remarkable People and Their Most Valuable Advice

By: Richard Reed

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If I Could Tell You Just One Thing...

Encounters with Remarkable People and Their Most Valuable Advice

By: Richard Reed

Richard Reed built Innocent Drinks from a smoothie stall on a street corner to one of the biggest brands in Britain. He credits his success to four brilliant pieces of advice, each given to him just when he needed them most. Ever since, it has been Richard's habit, whenever he meets somebody he admires, to ask them for their best piece of advice. If they could tell him just one thing, what would it be? Richard has collected pearls of wisdom from some of the most remarkable, inspiring and game-changing people in the world - in business, tech, philanthropy, politics, sport, art, spirituality, medicine, film, and design. From Hollywood greats like Judi Dench and Richard Curtis, to entrepreneurial legends like Richard Branson and Simon Cowell; from sports stars and TV personalities like Andy Murray and James Cordon to political activists and born survivors like Mandela's Comrades and Katie Piper, Richard has picked some of the world's most interesting brains to give you a lesson in how to live, how to love, how to create and how to succeed.

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Canongate Books

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178211923X

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Statesmen, Scoundrels, and Eccentrics

A Gallery of Amazing Arkansans

By: Tom Dillard,Roy Reed

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Statesmen, Scoundrels, and Eccentrics

A Gallery of Amazing Arkansans

By: Tom Dillard,Roy Reed

From Native Americans, explorers, and early settlers to entertainers, business people, politicians, lawyers, artists, and many others, the well-known and not-so-well-known Arkansans featured in Statesmen, Scoundrels, and Eccentrics have fascinating stories. To name a few, there’s the “Hanging Judge,” Isaac C. Parker of Fort Smith, and Hattie Caraway, the first elected female U.S. senator. Isaac T. Gillam, a slave who became a prominent politician in post–Civil War Little Rock, is included, as is Norman McLeod, an eccentric Hot Springs photographer and owner of the city’s first large tourist trap. These entertaining short biographies from Dillard’s Remembering Arkansas column will be enjoyed by all kinds of readers, young and old alike. All the original columns reprinted here have also been enhanced with Dillard’s own recommended reading lists. Statesmen will serve as an introduction or reintroduction to the state’s wonderfully complex heritage, full of rhythm and discord, peopled by generations of hardworking men and women who have contributed much to the region and nation.

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University of Arkansas Press

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1557289271

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9781557289278

Enoch from Antiquity to the Middle Ages, Volume I

Sources From Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

By: John C. Reeves,Annette Yoshiko Reed

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Enoch from Antiquity to the Middle Ages, Volume I

Sources From Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

By: John C. Reeves,Annette Yoshiko Reed

Across the ancient and medieval literature of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, one finds references to the antediluvian sage Enoch. Both the Book of the Watchers and the Astronomical Book were long known from their Ethiopic versions, which are preserved as part of Mashafa Henok Nabiy ('Book of Enoch the Prophet')--an Enochic compendium known in the West as 1 Enoch. Since the discovery of Aramaic fragments among the Dead Sea Scrolls, these books have attracted renewed attention as important sources for ancient Judaism. Among the results has been the recognition of the surprisingly long and varied tradition surrounding Enoch. Within 1 Enoch alone, for instance, we find evidence for intensive literary creativity. This volume provides a comprehensive set of core references for easy and accessible consultation. It shows that the rich afterlives of Enochic texts and traditions can be studied more thoroughly by scholars of Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity as well as by scholars of late antique and medieval religions. Specialists in the Second Temple period-the era in which Enochic literature first appears-will be able to trace (or discount) the survival of Enochic motifs and mythemes within Jewish literary circles from late antiquity into the Middle Ages, thereby shedding light on the trajectories of Jewish apocalypticism and its possible intersections with Jewish mysticism. Students of Near Eastern esotericism and Hellenistic philosophies will have further data for exploring the origins of 'gnosticism' and its possible impact upon sectarian currents in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Those interested in the intellectual symbiosis among Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Middle Ages-and especially in the transmission of the ancient sciences associated with Hermeticism (e.g., astrology, theurgy, divinatory techniques, alchemy, angelology, demonology)-will be able to view a chain of tradition reconstructed in its entirety for the first time in textual form. In the process, we hope to provide historians of religion with a new tool for assessing the intertextual relationships between different religious corpora and for understanding the intertwined histories of the major religious communities of the ancient and medieval Near East.

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Oxford University Press

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0192540203

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9780192540201

The Complete Doctor's Healthy Back Bible

A Practical Manual for Understanding, Preventing and Treating Back Pain

By: Stephen Charles Reed,Penny Kendall-Reed,Michael Ford,Charles Gregory

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The Complete Doctor's Healthy Back Bible

A Practical Manual for Understanding, Preventing and Treating Back Pain

By: Stephen Charles Reed,Penny Kendall-Reed,Michael Ford,Charles Gregory

A practical manual for treating back pain. This book summarizes current information on low back pain and provides full coverage of both traditional and complementary therapies with supporting research.

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Robert Rose

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0778800903

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9780778800903

A Christian in the Land of the Gods

Journey of Faith in Japan

By: Joanna Reed Shelton

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A Christian in the Land of the Gods

Journey of Faith in Japan

By: Joanna Reed Shelton

In November 1877, three months after Emperor Meiji's conscript army of commoners defeated forces led by Japan's famous "last samurai," the Reverend Tom Alexander and his new wife, Emma, arrived in Japan, a country where Christianity had been punishable by death until 1868. A Christian in the Land of the Gods offers an intimate view of hardships and challenges faced by nineteenth-century missionaries working to plant their faith in a country just emerging from two and a half centuries of self-imposed seclusion. The narrative takes place against the backdrop of wrenching change in Japan and Great Power jockeying for territory and influence in Asia, as seen through the eyes of a Presbyterian missionary from East Tennessee. This true story of personal sacrifice, devotion to duty, and unwavering faith sheds new light on Protestant missionaries' work with Japan's leading democracy activists and the missionaries' role in helping transform Japan from a nation ruled by shoguns, hereditary lords, and samurai to a leading industrial powerhouse. It addresses universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of faith. The narrative also proves that one seemingly ordinary person can change lives more than he or she ever realizes.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1498224911

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9781498224918

The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda

By: Ishmael Reed

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The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda

By: Ishmael Reed

“That’s a lot of horse hockey, Hamilton.” Described by the New York Times as “classic activist theater” and “a cross between ‘A Christmas Carol’ and a trial at The Hague’s International Criminal Court.” "In this, his latest work, the protean Ishmael Reed--the legendary artist and prolific writer--continues to burnish his already sterling reputation by dismantling the 'Creation Myth' of the founding of the U.S., as represented in the incredibly profitable play and musical, Hamilton. Reed, a verbal acrobat of global renown, demonstrates here why he is widely considered to be the leading intellectual in the U.S. today." -Gerald Horne, author of The Counter-Revolution of 1776: Slave Resistance and the Origins of the USA This powerful play, originally produced at the Nuyorican Poets Café, comprehensively dismantles the phenomenon of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton. Reed uses the musical’s crimes against history to insist on a radical, cleareyed way of looking at our past and our selves. Both durable and timely, this goes beyond mere corrective – it is a meticulously researched rebuttal, an absorbing drama, and brilliant rallying cry for justice. The perfect tie-in to both the success of and backlash to Hamilton, it is the major voice in contrast to the recent movie. It captures both the earnest engagement that fans of the musical desire, as well as the exhausted disbelief of those who can’t stand it. Teachers, students and fans of drama, literature, and history will find much to love. It is written by one of America’s most respected and original writers, who is eagerly promoting it, and who is long overdue for a renaissance.

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Simon and Schuster

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1576875512

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9781576875513

"Sir Ludar"

By: Talbot Baines Reed

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"Sir Ludar"

By: Talbot Baines Reed

Reproduction of the original: "Sir Ludar" by Talbot Baines Reed

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3732672883

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The Cowboy Target

By: Terri Reed

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The Cowboy Target

By: Terri Reed

When a widowed rancher is accused of murder, a female bodyguard is determined to protect him and his daughter in this heartwarming romantic suspense novel. Ever since the suspicious death of his wife, Wyoming rancher and single dad Wyatt Monroe has shut the world out. But now he stands accused of murder. With a dead ranch hand on his doorstep, Wyatt has only one hope—a blue-eyed, blonde bodyguard. But it’ll take more than skill for work-obsessed Jackie Blain to save her reluctant client, who just wants to be left alone. Jackie is determined to gain Wyatt’s trust by keeping him and his daughter safe. With their lives in her hands, Jackie is faced with her toughest assignment ever—saving the cowboy and guarding her heart.

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Harlequin

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146030733X

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Blueprint for a Revolution: Building Upon All of the New Testament - Volume Two

(What Your Church Should Be Teaching and Building)

By: Reed K. Merino B.A. M.Div.

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Blueprint for a Revolution: Building Upon All of the New Testament - Volume Two

(What Your Church Should Be Teaching and Building)

By: Reed K. Merino B.A. M.Div.

The Importance Of The Church: God’s Kingdom Among Men! There is no need more urgent on our planet than that apostolic Christianity should be restored. Considering the desperate conditions that exist on this planet, that is a bold statement indeed! Can the establishment of a “religious organization” really be more important than the resolution of the world’s desperate problems? Properly understood, the answer is a resounding “yes!” You see, if the churches were to enter into the Biblical teaching and obedience described in the fol-lowing chapters, she would provide a form of human society within which none of those wretched conditions mentioned above would ever need exist again! Hear this, Christian: Christ in His church is God’s solution to all human needs and problems, not just its supposedly “religious” ones! The thesis of this book is that within the society of the Church of Christ (and only within that divine society) there is such a solution: a solution that actually used to exist, and a solution that God intends to restore! When the Kingdom of God is manifested on the earth, a visible society is created. As created by God, the church is that society of regenerated humans who have accepted Jesus as the divinely appointed ruler of the entire race of man. Her charter includes a demonstration of how the entire race of humans could function if they yielded to the authority and the Spirit of Jesus. His church is the sphere where God’s plans for the “total man” and for every aspect of human society are accomplished. Indeed, His church is the true form of human society! - such is her call; such is what is necessarily implied in being “Christ’s body”, “a chosen race, ... a holy nation, ... the people of God.”

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WestBow Press

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1664231080

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9781664231085

Clinical Cases in Anesthesia E-Book

Expert Consult - Online and Print

By: Allan P. Reed,Francine S. Yudkowitz

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Clinical Cases in Anesthesia E-Book

Expert Consult - Online and Print

By: Allan P. Reed,Francine S. Yudkowitz

Prepare for the oral boards with the thoroughly updated Clinical Cases in Anesthesia. This comprehensive and current anesthesia review tool presents case studies representing today's most commonly encountered clinical situations, equipping you to master the latest anesthesia treatment protocols and practice guidelines and achieve your very best score. - Learn the most practical solutions to contemporary problems, and understand the relevant scientific and clinical principles, through actual case studies presented in a helpful Q&A format. - Review the most recent knowledge with updated coverage of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and central nervous system; updated abdomen, trauma, and post-anesthesia care sections; and a completely new section on critical care. - Stay abreast of the latest treatment options, practice guidelines, and pharmacology information with comprehensive updates throughout.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323186548

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9780323186544

A Politics of Understanding

The International Thought of Raymond Aron

By: Reed M. Davis

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A Politics of Understanding

The International Thought of Raymond Aron

By: Reed M. Davis

Frequently hailed as one of the greatest defenders of democratic liberalism in postwar Europe, Raymond Aron left behind a staggering amount of published work on a remarkably wide range of topics, both scholarly and popular. While trained in philosophy, Aron nevertheless left his mark on such fields as economics, sociology, nuclear strategic thought, and international relations. A Politics of Understanding assesses the originality and consistency in Aron's corpus, especially in the areas of international relations theory and strategic thought, and provides a concise and clearly written explanation of the basic concepts at work in Aron's philosophy.

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LSU Press

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080713659X

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9780807136591

Simple Decency & Common Sense

The Southern Conference Movement, 1938-1963

By: Linda Reed

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Simple Decency & Common Sense

The Southern Conference Movement, 1938-1963

By: Linda Reed

ÒA factual record assembled in depth, this is an important contribution to the archives of integration and nondiscrimination.Ó ÑPublishers WeeklyÒ . . . well-researched and informative . . . Ó ÑJournal of Southern HistoryÒ[Reed's] book brings a fascinating band of progressive Southerners into focus, some of them for the first time, and follows them from the late thirties into the sixties. They bear following, and remembering. So does this book.Ó ÑSouthern Changes

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Indiana University Press

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0253209129

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9780253209122

Insanity Fair

By: Douglas Reed

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Insanity Fair

By: Douglas Reed

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Read Books Ltd

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144749525X

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