Robert C. Black III's Books

The Railroads of the Confederacy

By: Robert C. Black III

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Railroads of the Confederacy

By: Robert C. Black III

Originally published by UNC Press in 1952, The Railroads of the Confederacy tells the story of the first use of railroads on a major scale in a major war. Robert Black presents a complex and fascinating tale, with the railroads of the American South playing the part of tragic hero in the Civil War: at first vigorous though immature; then overloaded, driven unmercifully, starved for iron; and eventually worn out--struggling on to inevitable destruction in the wake of Sherman's army, carrying the Confederacy down with them. With maps of all the Confederate railroads and contemporary photographs and facsimiles of such documents as railroad tickets, timetables, and soldiers' passes, the book will captivate railroad enthusiasts as well as readers interested in the Civil War.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

404

Publisher

UNC Press Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1469650304

ISBN 13

9781469650302

The Identity Question

Blacks and Jews in Europe and America

By: Robert Philipson

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Identity Question

Blacks and Jews in Europe and America

By: Robert Philipson

This book explores the effects of diaspora upon Black and Jewish consciousness and demonstrates similar histories of marginality and oppression.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

278

Publisher

Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published Date

ISBN 10

1578062934

ISBN 13

9781578062935

The Official Overstreet Comic Book Companion, 11th Edition

By: Robert M. Overstreet

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Official Overstreet Comic Book Companion, 11th Edition

By: Robert M. Overstreet

Describes and lists the values of popular collectible comics and graphic novels issued from the 1950s to today, providing tips on buying, collecting, selling, grading, and caring for comics and including a section on related toys and rings.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

354

Publisher

Random House Digital, Inc.

Published Date

ISBN 10

0375723080

ISBN 13

9780375723087

Persian Pottery in the First Global Age

The Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries

By: Lisa Golombek,Robert B. Mason,Patricia Proctor,Eileen Reilly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Persian Pottery in the First Global Age

The Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries

By: Lisa Golombek,Robert B. Mason,Patricia Proctor,Eileen Reilly

Persian Pottery in the First Global Age: the Sixteenth and Seventeeth Centuries studies the ceramic industry of Iran in the Safavid period (1501–1732) and the impact which the influx of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, heightened by the activities of the English and Dutch East Indies Companies after c. 1700, had on local production. The multidisciplinary approach of the authors (Lisa Golombek, Robert B. Mason, Patricia Proctor, Eileen Reilly) leads to a reconstruction of the narrative about Safavid pottery and revises commonly accepted notions. The book includes easily accessible reference charts to assist in dating and provenancing Safavid pottery on the basis of diagnostic motifs, potters’ marks, petrofabrics, shapes, and Chinese models.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

525

Publisher

BRILL

Published Date

ISBN 10

9004260927

ISBN 13

9789004260924

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Taxation

By: Grant W. Newton,Robert Liquerman

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Taxation

By: Grant W. Newton,Robert Liquerman

The thousands of mergers, acquisitions, and start-ups that have characterized the past ten years of business have created an increasing number of corporations in financial trouble: specifically, a shortage of venture capital or quick cash. Consequently, bankruptcy protection is now viewed as a strategic move to protect corporations from their creditors and allow them to reorganize. Bankruptcy and Insolvency Taxation, Third Edition provides the answers to the questions financial managers will have on the tax aspects of the "bankruptcy strategy.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

890

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published Date

ISBN 10

0471656860

ISBN 13

9780471656869

The Birds of South America

Vol. II, The Suboscine Passerines

By: Robert S. Ridgely,Guy Tudor,William L. Brown,World Wildlife Fund

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Birds of South America

Vol. II, The Suboscine Passerines

By: Robert S. Ridgely,Guy Tudor,William L. Brown,World Wildlife Fund

A land of incredible natural resources, the South American continent is rich in plant and animal species. Among birds alone, over 3,100 species are either resident or migrant. Birds are some of South America's treasures and also one of its most endangered resources. Hence the need for a descriptive record of South American birds that will serve both professional and amateur bird students and encourage conservation of these magnificent species. Although South American birds elicit much popular and scientific interest, they have never been completely or satisfactorily described and cataloged in a single, published source. The Birds of South America, projected to be a four-volume work, thus fills a critical void. Starting from a museum approach, the authors have examined specimens of each subspecies, comparing them visually and trying to discern the patterns in their plumage variation, both intra- and inter-specifically. They take a new look at bird systematics, reassessing relationships in light of new information. Perhaps most important, they combine this review and analysis with extensive field observations to give an accurate, incisive portrait of the birds in nature. At a time when rapid development is devastating millions of acres of tropical habitat in South America, this record of an endangered resource becomes crucial. If the birds and other plants and animals of South America are to be saved, they must first be known and appreciated. The Birds of South America is a major step in that direction. Volume II includes the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers, Antbirds, Gnatcatchers, and Tapaculos; Tyrant Flycatchers; and Manakins and Cotingas. The remaining volumes of The Birds of South America will be: Volume III: The Nonpasserines (Landbirds) Volume IV: The Nonpasserines (Waterbirds) No release date has been set for the remaining volumes.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

956

Publisher

University of Texas Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0292770634

ISBN 13

9780292770638

The Endurance Paradox

Bone Health for the Endurance Athlete

By: Thomas J Whipple,Robert B Eckhardt

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Endurance Paradox

Bone Health for the Endurance Athlete

By: Thomas J Whipple,Robert B Eckhardt

Marshalling new scientific evidence on the musculoskeletal system, this book provides an accessible guide to training that balances athletic performance and bone health over the life span, with information essential for exercise physiologists, endurance athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and coaches.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

221

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1315418649

ISBN 13

9781315418643

The Whaling City

A History of New London

By: Robert Owen Decker

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Whaling City

A History of New London

By: Robert Owen Decker

From its beginnings New London's history is bound to the sea. Income from the whaling industry alone was fabulous. Yet the history of this unusual city at the mouth of the Thames, is one of many endeavors. Robert Decker has brought it all together, the pulse, the life, the excitement of a community over 325 years old. Illuminated by more than 150 photographs, documented with detailed reference material, there is high interest for both layman and scholar.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

432

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1493015621

ISBN 13

9781493015627

Admiralty and Maritime Law

By: Robert Force,A. N. Yiannopoulos,Martin Davies

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Admiralty and Maritime Law

By: Robert Force,A. N. Yiannopoulos,Martin Davies

This is an abridged version of a casebook (previously published in two volumes) on admiralty and maritime law. Nine chapters cover: admiralty jurisdiction and procedure; federalism and admiralty jurisdiction; admiralty remedies; carriage of goods; charter parties; personal injury and death claims; collision and other accidents; maritime liens; and

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

752

Publisher

Beard Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1587982900

ISBN 13

9781587982903

Man O’War

By: Page Cooper,Robert L. Treat

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Man O’War

By: Page Cooper,Robert L. Treat

Man O’ War, or “Big Red” as he was affectionately called, was the greatest racehorse that ever lived. In 1919 and 1920, he won 20 of 21 starts and set eight records, including three world records, while conceding as much as 30 pounds to his rivals. His time in the Belmont Stakes at 1 mile, 3 furlongs stood for an incredible 50 years. On three separate occasions, bookmakers quoted him at an astronomical 1-100. Credited with reviving the sport of horseracing in much the same way as Babe Ruth did professional baseball, Man O’ War’s final contest was a match race against Sir Barton, the first Triple Crown winner, where he vanquished the Canadian horse by seven lengths. He was sire to War Admiral, Crusader, and Battleship, and was grandsire to Seabiscuit, who perhaps most of all inherited the indomitable spirit and great heart of the champion. With his distinctive blazing white star on his forehead and deep red coat, Man O’ War was a major star in the first half of the twentieth century. Bought for the modest sum of $5,000 by Pennsylvania horseman Samuel Riddle, Man O’ War ended up winning more money than any American horse up to that time. He lost only once, in a controversial race, and was so good that on the occasion when he carried the heaviest weight ever assigned to a three-year-old, he set a track record, winning by multiple lengths. Rather than jeopardize the health of his horse under such enormous weights, Riddle elected to retire the brilliant animal at the age of three. Man O’ War lived for 27 more years and sired 379 foals, 61 of which were stakes winners. He was a legend in his lifetime and under the constant care of his groom, Will Harbut, he was visited by legions of fans at his Kentucky farm. “You need not care much about horses or racing, but, by the time you come to the end, you will.”—New York Herald Tribune

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

354

Publisher

Pickle Partners Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1786257823

ISBN 13

9781786257826

Black Winning Jockeys in the Kentucky Derby

By: James Robert Saunders,Monica Renae Saunders

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Black Winning Jockeys in the Kentucky Derby

By: James Robert Saunders,Monica Renae Saunders

Oliver Lewis was champion jockey of the Kentucky Derby in 1875 with a winning race time of two minutes and 37 seconds. Jockey Willie Simms won in 1896, bringing his horse in at two minutes and seven seconds. James Winkfield was the winning jockey in both 1901 and 1902 with winning race times of two minutes and seven seconds and two minutes and eight seconds, respectively. Each of these men possessed the skill and power necessary to spur a horse to glorious victory. All are members of the small, select group of Derby-winning jockeys who were African Americans. The stakes were high: Black jockeys who won a race in the late 1700s and 1800s sometimes won freedom from slavery as well. This work examines the presence of black jockeys in the Kentucky Derby, from the first instance of slaves working as stable hands and tending their masters' horses to the first black jockey to win the prestigious Kentucky Derby in 1875 and the continued participation of black jockeys in the Kentucky Derby. Black owners and trainers in the Kentucky Derby are also discussed. Three appendices list black winning jockeys, black trainers and black owners of Kentucky Derby horses.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

143

Publisher

McFarland

Published Date

ISBN 10

1476616698

ISBN 13

9781476616698

International Law and the Use of Force

Beyond the UN Charter Paradigm

By: Anthony C. Arend,Robert J. Beck

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

International Law and the Use of Force

Beyond the UN Charter Paradigm

By: Anthony C. Arend,Robert J. Beck

9. Responding to terrorism

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

292

Publisher

Psychology Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

041509304X

ISBN 13

9780415093040

The Climate Near the Ground

By: Rudolf Geiger,Robert H. Aron,Paul Todhunter

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Climate Near the Ground

By: Rudolf Geiger,Robert H. Aron,Paul Todhunter

This revised and updated edition of Rudolf Geiger's classic text provides a clear and vivid description of the surface microclimate, its physical basis, and its interactions with the biosphere. The book explains the principles of microclimatology and illustrates how they apply to a wide array of subfields. Those new to the field will find it especially valuable as a guide to understanding and quantifying the vast and ever-increasing literature on the subject. Designed as an introductory text for students in environmental science, this book will also be an essential reference for scientists seeking a clear understanding of the nature and physical basis of the climate near the ground, and its interactions with the biosphere.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

648

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

0742555607

ISBN 13

9780742555600

Book's by Robert C. Black III

The Railroads of the Confederacy

The Railroads of the Confederacy

The Identity Question

The Identity Question

The Official Overstreet Comic Book Companion, 11th Edition

The Official Overstreet Comic Book Companion, 11th Edition

Persian Pottery in the First Global Age

Persian Pottery in the First Global Age

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Taxation

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Taxation

The Birds of South America

The Birds of South America

The Endurance Paradox

The Endurance Paradox

The Whaling City

The Whaling City

Admiralty and Maritime Law

Admiralty and Maritime Law

Man O’War

Man O’War

Black Winning Jockeys in the Kentucky Derby

Black Winning Jockeys in the Kentucky Derby

International Law and the Use of Force

International Law and the Use of Force

The Climate Near the Ground

The Climate Near the Ground

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email