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The Bolt Supremacy

By: Richard Moore

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Beijing 2008: Usain Bolt slows down as he approaches the 100-meter finish line. He beats his chest, well ahead of his nearest rival, his face filled with euphoria, the world in thrall of his extraordinary talent. It is one of the greatest moments in sports history, and it is just the beginning.Of the ten fastest 100-meter times in history, eight belong to Jamaicans. How is it that this small island has come to dominate men’s and women’s sprinting? The Bolt Supremacy opens the doors to a community where sprinting permeates daily life; where the high school championships are watched by 35,000 screaming fans; where identity, success and status are forged on the track, and where "making it" means adoration and lucrative contracts. In such a society there can be the incentive for some to cheat. There are those who attribute Jamaican success to something beyond talent and hard work.Award-winning writer Richard Moore doesn’t shy away from difficult questions as he travels the length of this beguiling country speaking to antidoping agencies, scientists and skeptics as well as to coaches, superstars, and the young guns desperate to become the next big thing. Peeling back the layers, Moore finally reveals the secrets of Usain Bolt and the remarkable Jamaican sprint factory.

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Simon and Schuster

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1681774690

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Redcoated Ploughboys

The Volunteer Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, 1813-1815

By: Richard Feltoe

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Redcoated Ploughboys

The Volunteer Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, 1813-1815

By: Richard Feltoe

2013 Heritage Toronto Award — Shortlisted Redcoated Ploughboys brings the story of the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in military history. In 1812, the future of British North America hung in the balance as the United States declared war with the avowed goal of conquering the Canadas and removing British influence from the continent forever. In response, a corps of men, drawn from every walk of life and social stratum of Upper Canada, stepped forward to defend their fledgling colony by volunteering to serve in the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. After undergoing rigorous training, and fighting with distinction in numerous skirmishes and battles, it earned the prestigious battle honour Niagara. The regiment was disbanded at the conclusion of the war, and with the passage of time, its dedicated service and efforts have faded into the dust of histories written about the War of 1812. Redcoated Ploughboys brings the story of this regiment, and the men who served in it, back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in Canada’s early military history.

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Dundurn

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1554889995

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Against the Postcolonial

"francophone" Writers at the Ends of French Empire

By: Richard Serrano

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Against the Postcolonial

"francophone" Writers at the Ends of French Empire

By: Richard Serrano

Against the Postcolonial is at once a study of five writers from lands formerly or currently ruled by France (Algeria, Cambodia, Guiana, Madagascar, and Mali) and an interrogation of the relevance of postcolonial theory, criticism and studies to these writers. The authors are necessarily placed against the background of postcolonial studies, but since they have radically different backgrounds, histories, and careers, Serrano argues against the relevance of a homogenizing critical practice most interested in replicating itself.

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Lexington Books

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0739120298

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Costa Rica Footprint Focus Guide

Includes Península de Osa, Tortuguero, Volcán Arenal, Monteverde

By: Richard Arghiris

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Costa Rica Footprint Focus Guide

Includes Península de Osa, Tortuguero, Volcán Arenal, Monteverde

By: Richard Arghiris

If you are looking for evidence for the belief that size is not everything then Costa Rica should be your first port of call. What Costa Rica lacks in size, it more than makes up for in wildlife, scenery and adventure. Visit Costa Rica and you’ll experience a tropical paradise of jungles and lagoons, thermal pools and Caribbean beaches; a land where hummingbirds congregate to drink nectar and sacred quetzal birds hide in treetops. Footprintfocus Costa Rica is brimming with information on adventure activities from diving to trekking, eco-friendly options for accommodation and comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep and drink. • Essentials section with tips on getting there and around. • Includes fascinating insights into the history and culture of the country. • Comprehensive listings of where to eat & sleep, plus information on festivals and activities. • Detailed street maps for San José and other important towns and cities. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Costa Rica without weighing you down.

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Footprint Travel Guides

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1909268674

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Conrad and History

By: Richard Niland

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Conrad and History

By: Richard Niland

This book analyses the relationship between Conrad's work and three major subjects: the philosophy of history, nationalism (in Europe and Latin America), and Conrad's interest in French Romanticism and Napoleon Bonaparte. As well as discussing more well-known works, Niland re-evaluates the long-neglected late novels The Rover and Suspense.

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Oxford University Press

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0199580340

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Islands in the Lake

By: Richard M. Conway

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Islands in the Lake

By: Richard M. Conway

Thanks to creative uses of the environment, Xochimilco's residents preserved their culture and society in the face of colonial disruption.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316518892

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Neither a Borrower

Forging Traditions in French, Chinese and Arabic Poetry

By: Richard A. Serrano

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Neither a Borrower

Forging Traditions in French, Chinese and Arabic Poetry

By: Richard A. Serrano

In his studies of borrowing from distant poetic traditions, Serrano aims to uncover the heterogenity of influences and intentions in the most canonical of texts: ""Mallarme"" (1842-98), ""Segalen"" (1878-1919), ""Wang Wei"" (701-61), the ""Classic of Poetry"" (8th century BCE), ""Buhturi"" (821-97), and the ""Qur'an"" (7th century CE). Arguing, among other things that Mallarme was really a Chinese poet, that ancient Chinese poets discovered the workings of film imagery, and that the Qur'an's apparently disjointed narrative is profoundly lyrical, Serrano intends to overturn accepted notions of how to read individual works. He brings methodologies from the study of one literature to bear on the reading of another.

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Routledge

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1351197932

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Organ Literature

Biographical Catalog

By: Corliss Richard Arnold

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Organ Literature

Biographical Catalog

By: Corliss Richard Arnold

This third edition is a basic textbook on the development of pipe organ composition in geographically diverse schools. Its nineteen chapters include charts of organ composers and a historical background of contemporary events and figures for each organ composition school. Chapter bibliographies cover readings published in the seventies, eighties, and early nineties. A listing of Bach organ compositions with pagination of various editions is also included.

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Scarecrow Press

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146167025X

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Fishers' Craft and Lettered Art

Tracts on Fishing from the End of the Middle Ages

By: Richard Charles Hoffmann

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Fishers' Craft and Lettered Art

Tracts on Fishing from the End of the Middle Ages

By: Richard Charles Hoffmann

An edition and translation of three late medieval tracts on fishing: "How to Catch a Fish" (Heidelberg, 1493); "Tegernsee Fishing Advice" (Bavaria, ca. 1500); and "Dialogue Between a Hunter and a Fisher" by the Aragonese Fernando Basurto (1539).

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University of Toronto Press

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0802078532

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Adventures with Old Vines

A Beginner's Guide to Being a Wine Connoisseur

By: Richard L. Chilton Jr.

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Adventures with Old Vines

A Beginner's Guide to Being a Wine Connoisseur

By: Richard L. Chilton Jr.

Adventures with Old Vines offers an engaging and knowledgeable guide to demystify wine for novice enthusiasts. Richard Chilton provides detailed information about buying and storing wine, how to read a wine list, the role of the sommelier, wine fraud, how wine is really made, and how weather patterns can influence the quality of a vintage. A vineyard owner and lifelong wine lover, the author encourages readers to discover wine by tasting, taking notes, and tasting again. The book also includes a richly illustrated, full-color reference section on a select group of vineyards from all over the world, describing their history, winemaking philosophy, terroir, and top vintages—what Chilton calls benchmark wines. The characteristics of these memorable wines provide the essential starting point to understand what to look for when evaluating any wine. Equipped with this easy-to-read reference, readers will have all the tools they need to begin their own wine journey.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538106140

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War and Trade in the West Indies

By: Richard Pares

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War and Trade in the West Indies

By: Richard Pares

First published in 1963. This volume is an historical look at the succession of war and trade of the West Indies from 1739 to 1763, combining law, politics, narrative and the structure of the society.

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1136259058

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Viva Travel Guides Colombia

By: Lorraine Caputo,Paula Newton,Richard McColl

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Viva Travel Guides Colombia

By: Lorraine Caputo,Paula Newton,Richard McColl

If you're planning a trip to Colombia, you probably know already that guidebooks on this country have left a lot to be desired. Recognizing the need for a reliable travel guide to Colombia, V!VA sent a team of writers, and they came back with the best guidebook yet. From the pearl beaches of San Andrs Island and the emerald jungles of the Amazon to the stunning Guajira deserts and the enigmatic mangroves of the Pacific, this book offers information on all you need to know, including: * hotel, restaurant and activities listings for every budget; * shopping in markets and workshops for the nation's best artisan crafts; * coverage on almost two dozen National Parks Sanctuaries; * border crossing information, to Panam, Venezuela, Per, Brazil and Ecuador; * an extensive bibliography to keep informed and help make your journey safe. Whether for business, a family vacation or a gap-year adventure, V!VA Travel Guide to Colombia is the guidebook for all travelers.

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Viva Publishing Network

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0979126444

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The Ticos

Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica

By: Mavis Hiltunen Biesanz,Richard Biesanz,Karen Zubris Biesanz

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The Ticos

Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica

By: Mavis Hiltunen Biesanz,Richard Biesanz,Karen Zubris Biesanz

The authors trace the evolution of Costa Rican culture and institutions from pre-Columbian times through the late 1990s. Particularly concerned with the change wrought by the economic crisis of the 1980s, they base their portrayal on interviews with Costa Ricans; observations of many facets--from coffee plantation work to the deliberations of the Legislature; and readings of journalists, essayists, poets, historians, and others. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Lynne Rienner Publishers

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1555877370

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Tropical Infectious Diseases: Principles, Pathogens and Practice E-Book

By: Richard L. Guerrant,David H. Walker,Peter F. Weller

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Tropical Infectious Diseases: Principles, Pathogens and Practice E-Book

By: Richard L. Guerrant,David H. Walker,Peter F. Weller

Tropical Infectious Diseases: Principles, Pathogens and Practice, by Drs. Richard L. Guerrant, David H. Walker, and Peter F. Weller, delivers the expert, encyclopedic guidance you need to overcome the toughest clinical challenges in diagnosing and treating diseases caused by infectious agents from tropical regions. Sweeping updates to this 3rd edition include vaccines, SARS, hepatitis A-E, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, tick-borne encephalitis and Omsk hemorrhagic fever, human papilloma virus, and mucormycosis. New full-color images throughout allow you to more accurately view the clinical manifestations of each disease and better visualize the life cycles of infectious agents. Definitive, state-of-the-art coverage of pathophysiology as well as clinical management makes this the reference you'll want to consult whenever you are confronted with tropical infections, whether familiar or unfamiliar! - Obtain complete and trustworthy advice from hundreds of the leading experts on tropical diseases worldwide, including cutting-edge summaries of pathophysiology and epidemiology as well as clinical management. - Get the latest answers on vaccines, SARS, hepatitis A-E, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, tick-borne encephalitis and Omsk hemorrhagic fever, human papilloma virus, mucormycosis, and much more. - Implement best practices from all over the world with guidance from almost twice as many international authors - over 100 representing more than 35 countries. - Accurately view the clinical manifestations of each disease and visualize the life cycles of infectious agents with new full-color images throughout. - Access the complete contents online at www.expertconsult.com, rapidly searchable; rapidly locate and download all of the images in either PowerPoint or JPEG format; and follow links to PubMed abstracts for most references. - Reference the book more easily thanks to a new streamlined, single-volume format, with all of the references online.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1437737773

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9781437737776

A Reference Guide to Latin American History

By: James D. Henderson,Helen Delpar,Maurice Philip Brungardt,Richard N. Weldon

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A Reference Guide to Latin American History

By: James D. Henderson,Helen Delpar,Maurice Philip Brungardt,Richard N. Weldon

A guide to Latin American history includes a chronology of key events from pre-Columbian history through the present, a thematic survey following each topic (economic change, cultural development, politics and government) across time, and 300 biographies of Latin Americans throughout history.

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M.E. Sharpe

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1563247445

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9781563247446

FOOD & WINE 2017 Wine Guide

America's 500 Best Wineries

By: The Editors of Food & Wine,Richard Nalley

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FOOD & WINE 2017 Wine Guide

America's 500 Best Wineries

By: The Editors of Food & Wine,Richard Nalley

American wineries step up! The 2017 Food & Wine Wine Guide provides accessible expert reviews and recommendations of the top bottlings from 500 wineries across the United States. From established producers to exciting up-and-comers we uncork Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, Cabernets and Merlots from California, the Pacific Northwest, across the Heartland and the East Coast. There is no better time for American wine and no better guide than the 2017 Food & Wine Guide!

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Time Inc. Books

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0848753755

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9780848753757

Health Care Reform in Radiology

By: Richard C. Semelka,Jorge Elias

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Health Care Reform in Radiology

By: Richard C. Semelka,Jorge Elias

The first book-length treatment of the absolutely essential topic of U.S. health care reform for imaging specialists This latest volume in the Current Clinical Imaging series offers all professionals involved with imaging a cogent, concise discussion of major issues related to health care reform from the perspective of fellow imaging specialists. It provides radiologists with a solid footing in understanding where they are now and where they can expect to be in the evolution of health care reform over the next ten years. Presenting an excellent balance of clinical and health care policy issues, Health Care Reform in Radiology reinforces the central role of health promotion and preventive medicine in U.S. health care systems while offering an international perspective on the subject. Topical coverage includes evidence-based outcomes for health care delivery, the impact of the determination of imaging tests' effectiveness, patient safety, medicolegal reform, reimbursement issues, and universal healthcare benefits and challenges. Health Care Reform in Radiology presents a program to: Enhance patient safety and quality of care Anticipate new or revised standards for all imaging modalities Suggest the more appropriate use of imaging based on the latest clinical evidence Discuss the evolving regulations defining the training required to perform imaging procedures Encourage career-long learning (CME, maintenance of certification, etc.) Show fellow radiologists how to provide added value for patients and referring physicians Developed and written by two top experts in the field, this is an ideal book for all professionals involved with imaging as well as physician groups that depend on radiology.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118642295

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9781118642290

The Sports Encyclopedia: Baseball 2006

By: David S. Neft,Richard M. Cohen,Michael L. Neft

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The Sports Encyclopedia: Baseball 2006

By: David S. Neft,Richard M. Cohen,Michael L. Neft

The Sports Encyclopedia: Baseball 2006 covers the history of every player and every team, with detailed statistics and summaries about each season, as well as full coverage of this year's exciting pennant and wild card races.

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Macmillan

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0312350015

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9780312350017

The Eighteenth-Century Revolution in Spain

By: Richard Herr

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The Eighteenth-Century Revolution in Spain

By: Richard Herr

The first part of the book is an able survey of 'the Enlightenment’ in eighteenth-century Spain. The second part, on ’the Revolution,’ is something more. Originally published in 1958. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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Princeton University Press

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1400875242

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9781400875245

The Chemical Story of Olive Oil

From Grove to Table

By: Richard Blatchly,Zeynep Delen Nircan,Patricia O'Hara

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The Chemical Story of Olive Oil

From Grove to Table

By: Richard Blatchly,Zeynep Delen Nircan,Patricia O'Hara

Despite the growing interest in olive oil, most people know very little about what it is or how it is made. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of olive oil from the tree to table, from a molecular and personal perspective. Growers often do not know what is happening at a molecular level or why certain practices produce superior or inferior results, for example, why adjusting a temperature rewards them with winning oils. This book aims to provide some of the answers as well as the importance of the chemicals responsible for the flavour and health effects. Readers will also get a deeper understanding of what makes an extra virgin olive oil authentic and how scientists are helping to fight fraud regarding this valuable commodity. Including anecdotes from growers of olives and producers of oils, the authors provide an accessible text for a wide audience from food science students to readers interested in the human story of olive oil production.

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Royal Society of Chemistry

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1782628568

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9781782628569

Ancient Oaxaca

By: Richard E. Blanton,Gary M. Feinman,Stephen A. Kowalewski,Linda M. Nicholas

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Ancient Oaxaca

By: Richard E. Blanton,Gary M. Feinman,Stephen A. Kowalewski,Linda M. Nicholas

Around 500 B.C., people decided to constitute a government with a new capital. The consequence was a total social transformation.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108830978

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9781108830973

Jon Lewis

Photographs of the California Grape Strike

By: Richard Steven Street

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Jon Lewis

Photographs of the California Grape Strike

By: Richard Steven Street

Before the film, César Chavez, Chavez's life was depicted in photographs by his confidant, Jon Lewis. In the winter of 1966, twenty-eight-year-old ex-marine Jon Lewis visited Delano, California, the center of the California grape strike. He thought he might stay awhile, then resume studying photography at San Francisco State University. He stayed for two years, becoming the United Farm Workers Union’s semiofficial photographer and a close confidant of farmworker leader César Chávez. Surviving on a picket’s wage of five dollars a week, Lewis photographed twenty-four hours a day and created an insider’s view of the historic and sometimes violent confrontations, mass marches, fasts, picket lines, and boycotts that forced the table-grape industry to sign the first contracts with a farm workers union. Though some of his images were published contemporaneously, most remained unseen. Historian and photographer Richard Steven Street rescues Lewis from obscurity, allowing us for the first time to see a pivotal moment in civil rights history through the lens of a passionate photographer. A masterpiece of social documentary, this work is at once the biography of a photographer, an exposé of poverty and injustice, and a celebration of the human spirit.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803230486

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The Real Cruel Sea

The Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic, 1939–1943

By: Richard Woodman

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The Real Cruel Sea

The Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic, 1939–1943

By: Richard Woodman

The renowned maritime historian’s compelling study of the vital role played by merchant seamen during WWII in the Battle of the Atlantic. For the British, the Battle of the Atlantic was a fight for survival. They depended on the safe transit of hundreds of merchant ships carrying food and supplies from America to feed the country and keep the war effort going. On top of that, they had to export manufactured goods to pay for it all. Britain's merchant navy, a disparate collection of private vessels, had become the country's lifeline. While its seamen were officially non-combatants, they bravely endured the onslaught of the German U-boat offensive until Allied superiority overwhelmed the enemy. Drawing extensively on first-hand sources, Richard Woodman establishes the importance of the British and Allied merchant fleets in the struggle against Germany. This important study elevates the heroic seamen who manned these ships to their rightful place in the history of the Second World War.

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Pen and Sword

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1844689751

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