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Tango

The Art History of Love (With a Foreword by David Byrne)

By: Robert Farris Thompson

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Tango

The Art History of Love (With a Foreword by David Byrne)

By: Robert Farris Thompson

In this generously illustrated book, world-renowned Yale art historian Robert Farris Thompson gives us the definitive account of tango, "the fabulous dance of the past hundred years–and the most beautiful, in the opinion of Martha Graham.” Thompson traces tango’s evolution in the nineteenth century under European, Andalusian-Gaucho, and African influences through its representations by Hollywood and dramatizations in dance halls throughout the world. He shows us tango not only as brilliant choreography but also as text, music, art, and philosophy of life. Passionately argued and unparalleled in its research, its synthesis, and its depth of understanding, Tango: The Art History of Love is a monumental achievement.

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Vintage

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0307498220

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9780307498229

Handbook of Middle American Indians, Volumes 14 and 15

Guide to Ethnohistorical Sources, Parts Three and Four

By: Robert Wauchope

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Handbook of Middle American Indians, Volumes 14 and 15

Guide to Ethnohistorical Sources, Parts Three and Four

By: Robert Wauchope

Volumes 14 and 15 of the Handbook of Middle American Indians, published in cooperation with the Middle American Research Institute of Tulane University under the general editorship of Robert Wauchope (1909–1979), constitute Parts 3 and 4 of the Guide to Ethnohistorical Sources. The Guide has been assembled under the volume editorship of the late Howard F. Cline, Director of the Hispanic Foundation in the Library of Congress, with Charles Gibson, John B. Glass, and H. B. Nicholson as associate volume editors. It covers geography and ethnogeography (Volume 12); sources in the European tradition (Volume 13); and sources in the native tradition: prose and pictorial materials, checklist of repositories, title and synonymy index, and annotated bibliography on native sources (Volumes 14 and 15). The present volumes contain the following studies on sources in the native tradition: “A Survey of Native Middle American Pictorial Manuscripts,” by John B. Glass “A Census of Native Middle American Pictorial Manuscripts,” by John B. Glass in collaboration with Donald Robertson “Techialoyan Manuscripts and Paintings, with a Catalog,” by Donald Robertson “A Census of Middle American Testerian Manuscripts,” by John B. Glass “A Catalog of Falsified Middle American Pictorial Manuscripts,” by John B. Glass “Prose Sources in the Native Historical Tradition,” by Charles Gibson and John B. Glass “A Checklist of Institutional Holdings of Middle American Manuscripts in the Native Historical Tradition,” by John B. Glass “The Botutini Collection,” by John B. Glass “Middle American Ethnohistory: An Overview” by H. B. Nicholson The Handbook of Middle American Indians was assembled and edited at the Middle American Research Institute of Tulane University with the assistance of grants from the National Science Foundation and under the sponsorship of the National Research Council Committee on Latin American Anthropology.

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University of Texas Press

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1477306889

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9781477306888

Latin America 2014

By: Robert T. Buckman

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Latin America 2014

By: Robert T. Buckman

A comprehensive, timely, and entertaining account of the political, cultural, and economic dynamics of more than thirty discrete countries of the Western Hemisphere, this book is updated each year, providing students with the most recent information possible.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1475812280

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Latin America 2012

By: Robert T. Buckman

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Latin America 2012

By: Robert T. Buckman

A comprehensive, timely and entertaining account of the political, cultural and economic dynamics of more than 30 discrete countries of the Western Hemisphere, this book is updated each year, providing students with the most recent information possible. The information is presented in an objective, balanced, non-ideological context, allowing the readers to formulate their own opinions. In addition to examining individual countries, the book views Latin America as a mosaic region as a whole and emphasizes its growing influence on the world stage. Besides providing accurate and timely information on the historical and political forces that have shaped each nation, it also examines the leading cultural figures and forces, from 18th century writers to 20th century composers and singing stars to 21st century filmmakers and actors. Finally, it describes the social and economic challenges that continue to afflict this exciting and emerging region.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1610488873

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The Army and Politics in Argentina, 1945-1962

Peron to Frondizi

By: Robert A. Potash

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The Army and Politics in Argentina, 1945-1962

Peron to Frondizi

By: Robert A. Potash

Third volume of in-depth analysis of the army. Format is similar to previous two volumes. There is, however, more emphasis on the internal maneuvering which characterizes the period. The detail is based on information provided by the participants. A worthy successor to the other studies and essential for analysis of the period. For reviews of vol. 1, see HLAS 31:7229 and HLAS 32:2599a"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

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Stanford University Press

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0804710562

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9780804710565

Latin America 2013

By: Robert T. Buckman

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Latin America 2013

By: Robert T. Buckman

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1475804814

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Treatment Wetlands

By: Robert H. Kadlec,Scott Wallace

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Treatment Wetlands

By: Robert H. Kadlec,Scott Wallace

Completely revised and updated, Treatment Wetlands, Second Edition is still the most comprehensive resource available for the planning, design, and operation of wetland treatment systems. The book addresses the design, construction, and operation of wetlands for water pollution control. It presents the best current procedures for sizing these syste

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CRC Press

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1420012517

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A Perfect Beast-After Earth

A Novel

By: Michael Jan Friedman,Robert Greenberger,Peter David

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A Perfect Beast-After Earth

A Novel

By: Michael Jan Friedman,Robert Greenberger,Peter David

The official prequel novel of the epic film After Earth, directed by M. Night Shyamalan and starring Jaden Smith and Will Smith After their exodus from Earth, the last humans settled a remote planet, Nova Prime. When an alien force known as the Skrel descended from the skies, the United Ranger Corps, an elite defense unit, valiantly resisted. Centuries passed without an attack, and many colonists believed that, with other security measures in place, the resources devoted to maintaining their military strength would be better spent elsewhere. Little did they know that trouble was coming to Nova Prime—and it had a taste for blood. The latest in a long line of decorated warriors, Conner Raige is one of the Rangers’ most promising young cadets, although his brash confidence and tendency to act on instinct have earned him as many skeptics as admirers. Conner’s ancestors were on the front lines of humanity’s victory against the Skrel. But when a deadly ground war breaks out, Conner’s up against an entirely different beast—because, this time, the Skrel have brought a secret weapon: ferocious killing machines designed to eliminate humanity from Nova Prime . . . and the universe. BONUS: Includes the first three novellas of Ghost Stories, the thrilling eBook original prequel series!

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Random House Worlds

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0345540557

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9780345540553

The Gang Paradox

Inequalities and Miracles on the U.S.-Mexico Border

By: Robert J. Durán

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The Gang Paradox

Inequalities and Miracles on the U.S.-Mexico Border

By: Robert J. Durán

The areas along the U.S.-Mexico border are commonly portrayed as a hot spot for gang activity, drug trafficking, and violence. Yet when Robert J. Durán conducted almost a decade’s worth of ethnographic research in border towns between El Paso, Texas, and southern New Mexico—a region notorious for gang activity, according to federal officials—he found significantly less gang membership and activity than common fearmongering claims would have us believe. Instead, he witnessed how the gang label was used to criminalize youth of Mexican descent—to justify the overrepresentation of Latinos in the justice system, the implementation of punitive practices in the school system, and the request for additional resources by law enforcement. In The Gang Paradox, Durán analyzes the impact of deportation, incarceration, and racialized perceptions of criminality on Latino families and youth along the border. He draws on ethnography, archival research, official data sources, and interviews with practitioners and community members to present a compelling portrait of Latino residents’ struggles amid deep structural disadvantages. Durán, himself a former gang member, offers keen insights into youth experience with schools, juvenile probation, and law enforcement. The Gang Paradox is a powerful community study that sheds new light on intertwined criminalization and racialization, with policy relevance toward issues of gangs, juvenile delinquency, and the lack of resources in border regions.

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Columbia University Press

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0231543433

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9780231543439

Principles of Hormone/Behavior Relations

By: Donald W. Pfaff,Robert T Rubin,M. Ian Phillips

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Principles of Hormone/Behavior Relations

By: Donald W. Pfaff,Robert T Rubin,M. Ian Phillips

This text introduces underlying principles of the endocrine regulation of behavior in animals and humans. Every chapter begins by stating a principle, followed by specific examples of hormone actions derived from scientific experiments and clinical observations, and concludes with a few challenging unanswered questions. The reference source Hormones, Brain & Behavior identified this field as rapidly expanding within neurobiology and endocrinology. Now, this well-illustrated and referenced text will serve students from undergraduate school to medical school as they learn this new discipline.* Uniform presentation of material across all chapter, with each chapter addressing a key principle, illustrated by basic experimental and clinical examples* Includes user-friendly features such as boxed figures with extended captions and references, numerous clinical notes, and a comprehensive list of abbreviations* Illustrations highlight both the clinical and basic science information

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Elsevier

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0080473970

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9780080473970

The Rough Guide to Jamaica

By: Robert Coates,Laura Henzell

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The Rough Guide to Jamaica

By: Robert Coates,Laura Henzell

The new full-colour Rough Guide to Jamaica is the ultimate travel guide to the most captivating of Caribbean Islands. In-depth coverage and clear maps will help you discover the best that the island has to offer--from white-sand beaches and rum bars to misty mountains and vibrant towns--while detailed practical information will help you get around. This guide is fully updated with expert information on everything from reggae and street parties to the best coffee and the quietest beaches, plus insider reviews of the best places to stay, eat, and drink for all budgets, all of it brought to life by stunning photography. Whether you want to flop on the beach or explore every corner of the island, the Rough Guide will make sure you make the most of your time in Jamaica.

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Penguin

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0241241839

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9780241241837

The Good Company

Sustainability in Hospitality, Tourism, and Wine

By: Robert Girling,Heather Gordy,Pamela Lanier

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The Good Company

Sustainability in Hospitality, Tourism, and Wine

By: Robert Girling,Heather Gordy,Pamela Lanier

The Good Company tells the stories of over 30 inspiring companies around the world that are among the ethical leaders in the industry. The broad positive message is encouraging and enervating; each of the companies seeks to live up to the highest standard. The authors tell the steps they have taken and what has motivated them or enabled them to pursue such noble aims. "At last, a book that tackles the topic of sustainability in the global travel industry, but with a real understanding of its economic importance as a better alternative - a must read."--Michael MCloskey, Former Chairman, The Sierra Club "This much-needed work is essentially a cookbook, filled with inspiring recipes for sustainable travel. This will be a valuable resource - for everyone from students to industry leaders - for many years to come."--Jeff Greenwald, Executive DIrector, Ethical Traveler

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Business Expert Press

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1631571710

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Treatment Marshes for Runoff and Polishing

By: Robert H. Kadlec

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Treatment Marshes for Runoff and Polishing

By: Robert H. Kadlec

Treatment Marshes for Runoff and Polishing represents the most comprehensive and up-date-date resource for the design, construction, and operation of marsh treatment systems. This new edition represents a complete rewrite of the surface flow sections of previous editions of Treatment Wetlands. It is based on the performance hundreds of treatment marshes over the past 40 years. Treatment Marshes focuses on urban and agricultural runoff, river and lake water improvement, and highly treated municipal effluents. New information from the past dozen years is used to improve data interpretation and design concepts. Topics included in this book are Diversity of marsh vegetation Analyses of the human use of treatment marshes New concepts of underground processes and functions Spectrum of marsh values spanning mitigation, restoration, enhancement, and water quality improvement Improved methods for calculation of evapotranspiration and wetland water temperatures Hydraulics of surface and subsurface flows in marshes Analysis of long track records for deterministic and probabilistic behavior Consideration of integrated microbial and vegetative contaminant removals via mass balances Uptake and emission of gases Performance of urban and agricultural wetlands Design procedures for urban and agricultural wetlands Reduction of trace metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, and trace organics Updated capital and O&M economics, and valuation of ancillary benefits An updated list of over 1900 references

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CRC Press

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0429838190

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9780429838194

The ShellFish Farm

By: Robert Quinn

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The ShellFish Farm

By: Robert Quinn

The Shellfish Farm is a story of two young people who fall in love during World War II. It is about Michael Blair, a young sailor stationed on the South Pacific Island of Moratova and Naomi LeBeouf, a Eurasion native islander.When Michael is transferred to a ship of the fleet, he promises to return to Moratova where he and Naomi will make a life together on "her island."Ten years pass and Michael fails to keep his promise. Now a detective with the NYPD, he learns that Naomi is in New York City and has become a famous international fashion model.They meet at the popular restaurant, Sardi's, where their love is rekindled. However, love is placed on hold as Michael and his partner attempt to solve the murder of Jean Pierre LeBeouf, Naomi's brother who is involved in the illegal activity of smuggling contraband into the United States.The Shellfish Farm is a love story. It is a story of murder mystery, and romance. It carries the reader from the stark concrete canyons of New York City to beautiful tropical islands of the South Pacific, as Michael searches for the source of a precious jewel-black pearls.

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iUniverse

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0595282059

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9780595282050

Texas Search and Seizure - Sixth Edition

By: Judge Robert R. Barton

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Texas Search and Seizure - Sixth Edition

By: Judge Robert R. Barton

Texas Search and Seizure provides an integrated, comprehensive treatise on the Texas law of arrest and search. It offers both quick answers and in-depth analysis. A convenient and authoritative research tool for preparation of motions to suppress, as well as trial and appellate briefs, Texas Search and Seizure serves as a courtroom reference for trial attorneys as well as a bench book for judges. Readers can rely on the expertise of Judge Barton for practical solutions to complicated issues. Judge Barton integrates federal, state, and constitutional case law in an understandable and intuitive way that attorneys and judges throughout Texas have come to depend on. Texas Search and Seizure is organized in a precise, coherent format with a table of contents, a synopsis of each major section and a subject index. Major sections contain suggested forms for motions to suppress evidence, objections, and the trial court’s charge, as well as cross-references to related sections.

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1578233496

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Lonely Planet Brazil

By: Lonely Planet,Regis St Louis,Gregor Clark,Alex Egerton,Anthony Ham,Anna Kaminski,Kevin Raub,Andy Symington,Robert Balkovich

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Lonely Planet Brazil

By: Lonely Planet,Regis St Louis,Gregor Clark,Alex Egerton,Anthony Ham,Anna Kaminski,Kevin Raub,Andy Symington,Robert Balkovich

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Brazil is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Party at Carnaval in Rio, come face to face with monkeys and other creatures in the Amazon, and snorkel the natural aquariums of Bonito - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Brazil and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Brazil: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics Covers The Amazon, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Salvador, Bahia, Pernambuco, Paraiba, Rio Grande de Norte, Parana, Ceara, Piaui, Maranhao, Santa Catarina, Mato Grosso and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Brazil is our most comprehensive guide to Brazil, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Rio de Janeiro for an in-depth look at all the city has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, 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 grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. '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) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 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 personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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1788685113

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9781788685115

Theater Design

By: George C. Izenour,Professor George C Izenour,Vern Oliver Knudsen,Robert Bradford Newman

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Theater Design

By: George C. Izenour,Professor George C Izenour,Vern Oliver Knudsen,Robert Bradford Newman

This text is a comprehensive reference to all aspects of theatre planning and construction and a history of theatre design from ancient times to the present. Drawing on examples from Greek and Roman models to Renaissance and baroque theatres to contemporary buildings around the world, it discusses such requirements as structural systems, seating, acoustics and visual volume in detail, considering the optimum conditions for both musical and dramatic performance. This edition includes, as an appendix, a new set of drawings, in addition to the original 900 illustrations.

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Yale University Press

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0300067755

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9780300067750

Water ecosystem services

a global perspective

By: Martin-Ortega, Julia,Ferrier, Robert C.,Gordon, Iain J.,Khan, Shahbaz,Cambridge, UK, Cambridge University Press

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Water ecosystem services

a global perspective

By: Martin-Ortega, Julia,Ferrier, Robert C.,Gordon, Iain J.,Khan, Shahbaz,Cambridge, UK, Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive volume describes how ecosystem services-based approaches can assist in addressing major global and regional water challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and water security in the developing world, by integrating scientific knowledge from different disciplines, such as hydrological modelling, environmental economics, psychology and international law. Empirical assessments at the national, catchment and regional levels are used to critically appraise this systemic approach, and the merits and potential limitations are presented. The practicalities of this approach with regard to water resources management, nature conservation, and sustainable business practices are discussed, and the role of society in underpinning the concept of ecosystem services is explored. Presenting new insights and perspectives on how to shape future strategies, this contributory volume is a valuable reference for researchers, academics, students and policy makers, in environmental studies, hydrology, water resource management, ecology, environmental law, policy and economics, and conservation biology." -- Provided by publisher.

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UNESCO Publishing

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9231000683

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9789231000683

European Theatre Performance Practice, 1580-1750

By: Robert Henke

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European Theatre Performance Practice, 1580-1750

By: Robert Henke

This volume presents foundational and representative essays of the last half century on theatre performance practice during the period 1580 to 1750. The particular focus is on the nature of playing spaces, staging, acting and audience response in professional theatre and the selection of previously published research articles and book chapters includes significant works on topics such as Shakespearean staging, French and Spanish theatre audiences, the challenging aspects of the evolution of Italian renaissance acting practice, and the ’hidden’ dimensions of performance. The essays provide coherent transnational coverage as well as detailed treatments of their individual topics. Considerations of theatre practice in Italy, Spain and France, as well as England, place Shakespeare’s theatre in its European context to reveal surprising commonalities and salient differences in the performance practice of early modern Europe’s major professional theatres. This volume is an indispensable reference work for university libraries, lecturers, researchers and practitioners and offers a coherent overview of early modern comparative performance practice, and a deeper understanding of the field’s major topics and developments.

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Routledge

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1351938320

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9781351938327

Resurrecting Langston Blue

By: Robert Greer

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Resurrecting Langston Blue

By: Robert Greer

Denver-based detective C. J. Floyd discovers a government conspiracy when a Vietnam vet who went missing in action reappears after thirty-four years. For decades, Carmen Nguyen, an Amerasian emergency-room doctor in a Denver hospital, thought her father, Langston Blue, was dead after vanishing in Vietnam. Now she knows he’s alive, and she’s hired bail bondsman C. J. Floyd to find him. But what C. J. and his assistant, former Marine intelligence sergeant Flora Jean Benson, discover is nothing short of criminal. An elite assassin, Langston was witness to a clandestine US-sanctioned war atrocity so dishonorable that he abandoned the rogue operation and went running for his life. Ever since, he’s been MIA, considered an expendable threat to military top brass. Resurfacing in Denver from self-imposed exile in the backwoods of West Virginia, he plans to locate the daughter he never knew and expose a truth more horrifying than anyone could imagine. But a Colorado congressman poised to capture a seat in the US Senate also knows what happened on that mission in the jungles of Southeast Asia—and he has a lot to lose. In resurrecting Langston’s past, C. J., Carmen, and Flora are caught in a treacherous plot that leads to the highest levels of government, where the most powerful and corrupt players in the country are still hiding from the ghosts of war—and will do anything it takes to make sure their secrets die with Langston Blue. Bestselling author Robert Greer has been hailed as a “taut, powerful writer” (The Plain Dealer). Fans of hardboiled detective stories or the novels of Walter Mosley will enjoy his series featuring a tough African American sleuth in the modern-day West. Resurrecting Langston Blue is the 4th book in the C. J. Floyd Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

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Open Road Media

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1504043235

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Cabin in the Pines. . .

And Murders in the Forest

By: Robert A. Busch

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Cabin in the Pines. . .

And Murders in the Forest

By: Robert A. Busch

The DiBiasi family thought that their only problem was to resolve the ultimate ownership of the cabin in Munds Park, Arizona when the parents pass away. The five adult siblings are frustrated about how their parents are trying to settle the issue. That turns out to be the least of the familys problems. Complications arise as one of the in-laws is shot dead, and soon thereafter two dead bodies are uncovered by workers repairing sewer lines near the Coconino National Forest. The lawyer for Emil and Rosemary DiBiasi, Jake Jacoby, proves that he has some interests that are far outside of the law. Millie, a waitress at the Lone Pine Restaurant in Munds Park gives an assist to Detectives Orsen Carter and Wes Mitzer as they explore possible connections of some customers to the crimes. Sleuthing activity spreads to areas of Mesa, Phoenix, and Tempe when it is found that there is a relationship between the two separate crimes, even though they occurred 140 miles apart and little Lake Odell gives up an important clue. A little forest squirrel is an important character in the mystery.

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iUniverse

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1450258557

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The Chinese in Mexico, 1882-1940

By: Robert Chao Romero

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The Chinese in Mexico, 1882-1940

By: Robert Chao Romero

An estimated 60,000 Chinese entered Mexico during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, constituting Mexico's second-largest foreign ethnic community at the time. The Chinese in Mexico provides a social history of Chinese immigration to and settlement in Mexico in the context of the global Chinese diaspora of the era. Robert Romero argues that Chinese immigrants turned to Mexico as a new land of economic opportunity after the passage of the U.S. Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. As a consequence of this legislation, Romero claims, Chinese immigrants journeyed to Mexico in order to gain illicit entry into the United States and in search of employment opportunities within Mexico's developing economy. Romero details the development, after 1882, of the "Chinese transnational commercial orbit," a network encompassing China, Latin America, Canada, and the Caribbean, shaped and traveled by entrepreneurial Chinese pursuing commercial opportunities in human smuggling, labor contracting, wholesale merchandising, and small-scale trade. Romero's study is based on a wide array of Mexican and U.S. archival sources. It draws from such quantitative and qualitative sources as oral histories, census records, consular reports, INS interviews, and legal documents. Two sources, used for the first time in this kind of study, provide a comprehensive sociological and historical window into the lives of Chinese immigrants in Mexico during these years: the Chinese Exclusion Act case files of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and the 1930 Mexican municipal census manuscripts. From these documents, Romero crafts a vividly personal and compelling story of individual lives caught in an extensive network of early transnationalism.

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University of Arizona Press

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0816508194

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Zero Day

The Threat In Cyberspace

By: Robert O'Harrow

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Zero Day

The Threat In Cyberspace

By: Robert O'Harrow

Will the world’s next war be fought in cyberspace? "It's going to happen," said former National Defense University Professor Dan Kuehl. So much of the world’s activity takes place on the internet now – including commerce, banking and communications -- the Pentagon has declared war in cyberspace an inevitability. For more than a year, Washington Post reporter Robert O'Harrow has explored the threats proliferating in our digital universe. This ebook, Zero Day: The Threat in Cyberspace, is a compilation of that reporting. With chapters built around real people, including hackers, security researchers and corporate executives, this book will help regular people, lawmakers and businesses better understand the mind-bending challenge of keeping the internet safe from hackers and security breaches -- and all out war.

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Diversion Books

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1938120760

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9781938120763

Teaching Recent Global History

Dialogues Among Historians, Social Studies Teachers and Students

By: Diana B. Turk,Laura J. Dull,Robert Cohen,Michael R. Stoll

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Teaching Recent Global History

Dialogues Among Historians, Social Studies Teachers and Students

By: Diana B. Turk,Laura J. Dull,Robert Cohen,Michael R. Stoll

Teaching Recent Global History explores innovative ways to teach world history, beginning with the early 20th century. The authors’ unique approach unites historians, social studies teachers, and educational curriculum specialists to offer historically rich, pedagogically innovative, and academically rigorous lessons that help students connect with and deeply understand key events and trends in recent global history. Highlighting the best scholarship for each major continent, the text explores the ways that this scholarship can be adapted by teachers in the classroom in order to engage and inspire students. Each of the eight main chapters highlights a particularly important event or theme, which is then complemented by a detailed discussion of a particular methodological approach. Key features include: • An overarching narrative that helps readers address historical arguments; • Relevant primary documents or artifacts, plus a discussion of a particular historical method well-suited to teaching about them; • Lesson plans suitable for both middle and secondary level classrooms; • Document-based questions and short bibliographies for further research on the topic. This invaluable book is ideal for any aspiring or current teacher who wants to think critically about how to teach world history and make historical discussions come alive for students.

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1136638350

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Paper Money of the United States, 21st edition

A Complete Illustrated Guide with Valuations

By: Arthur L. Friedberg,Ira S. Friedberg,Robert Friedberg

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Paper Money of the United States, 21st edition

A Complete Illustrated Guide with Valuations

By: Arthur L. Friedberg,Ira S. Friedberg,Robert Friedberg

The standard reference on American currency, internationally acknowledged as the most comprehensive and universally recognized guide on the subject, illustrating and valuating all types of United States paper money. The fronts and backs of all classes and types of currency, from 3 cents to 10,000 dollars are illustrated in color, with text listing, describing and giving market values in up to seven states of preservation for every variety of paper money ever issued. Also contains sections on Colonial and Continental currency and a listing by type of the issues of the Confederate States of America (1861-1864). Also chapters on error notes, encased postage stamps and postage envelopes. Paper Money of the United States has been an invaluable asset to currency collectors and numismatists since its first edition in 1953. It also possesses an appeal and value of its own, not just to lovers of Americana and of the fine art of engraving, but to students of American history, finance and economics. Banks in America and throughout the world will find this book especially useful in that it makes possible the immediate identification of all obsolete but still legal tender paper money, while simultaneously giving a market valuation. It is a book which belongs in every library, public and private.

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Coin & Currency Institute

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0871840219

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Archaeological Investigations of the Northern Maya Highlands, Guatemala

Interaction and Development of Maya Civilization

By: Robert James Sharer,David W. Sedat

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Archaeological Investigations of the Northern Maya Highlands, Guatemala

Interaction and Development of Maya Civilization

By: Robert James Sharer,David W. Sedat

Final report of the 1970-1974 research conducted in the Salama Valley, Baja Verapaz, and adjacent areas of the highlands of Guatemala. The volume presents the results of the first comprehensive study of northern highland preclassic occupation and cultural development in light of the question of highland-lowland interaction and its role in the growth of Maya civilization.

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UPenn Museum of Archaeology

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0934718598

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9780934718592

Export Agriculture and the Crisis in Central America

By: Robert G. Williams

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Export Agriculture and the Crisis in Central America

By: Robert G. Williams

Before social unrest shook the region in the 1970s, Central America experienced more than a decade of rapid export growth by adding cotton and beef to the traditional coffee and bananas. Williams shows how the rapid growth contributed to the present social and political crisis, examines the causes of the export boom and who benefited from it, and shows the impact of the boom on land use, the ecology, and the conditions of life in the rural areas.

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UNC Press Books

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1469615886

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History of the Incas

By: Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa,Sir Clements Robert Markham

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History of the Incas

By: Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa,Sir Clements Robert Markham

Rare manuscript — one of the primary sources of information on pre-Conquest Incan history, traditions and chronology, gives full details of ceremonies, festivals and religious beliefs and provides detailed accounts of the origin of the Incas, ancient systems of land division, early settlements, biographical sketches of rulers, coming of the Spaniards, the execution of the last Inca emperor and much more. Also includes sensitively written account of events leading up to and including the execution of a young Incan prince. Of great interest to students of ancient South American cultures, this important document also contains a lexicon of Quichua words and a list of place names.

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Courier Corporation

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0486404412

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The Historiography of Genocide

By: Anton Weiss-Wendt,Robert Krieken,Alfred A. Cave,Ben Kiernan,Doris Bergen,David Moshman,Victoria Sanford,John Docker,Robert Hitchcock

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The Historiography of Genocide

By: Anton Weiss-Wendt,Robert Krieken,Alfred A. Cave,Ben Kiernan,Doris Bergen,David Moshman,Victoria Sanford,John Docker,Robert Hitchcock

The Historiography of Genocide is an indispensable guide to the development of the emerging discipline of genocide studies and the only available assessment of the historical literature pertaining to genocides.

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Springer

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0230297781

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Anthropogenic Aquifer Recharge

WSP Methods in Water Resources Evaluation Series No. 5

By: Robert G. Maliva

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Anthropogenic Aquifer Recharge

WSP Methods in Water Resources Evaluation Series No. 5

By: Robert G. Maliva

The book is an overview of the diversity of anthropogenic aquifer recharge (AAR) techniques that use aquifers to store and treat water. It focusses on the processes and the hydrogeological and geochemical factors that affect their performance. This book is written from an applied perspective with a focus of taking advantage of global historical experiences, both positive and negative, as a guide to future implementation. Most AAR techniques are now mature technologies in that they have been employed for some time, their scientific background is well understood, and their initial operational challenges and associated solutions have been identified. However, opportunities exist for improved implementation and some recently employed and potential future innovations are presented. AAR which includes managed aquifer recharge (MAR) is a very important area of water resources management and there is no recent books that specifically and comprehensively addresses the subject.

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872

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Springer

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3030110842

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9783030110840

Black Aces High

The Story of a Modern Fighter Squadron at War

By: Robert K. Wilcox

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Black Aces High

The Story of a Modern Fighter Squadron at War

By: Robert K. Wilcox

The author of "Scream of Eagles" pens a riveting account of a modern fighter squadron at war and the exploits, triumphs, and traumas of its pilots. "A fast-moving look behind the scenes."--"Publishers Weekly." 8-page photo insert. Martin's Press.

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Macmillan

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0312997086

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9780312997083

Open Borders--Closed Minds

By: Robert Klein Engler

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Open Borders--Closed Minds

By: Robert Klein Engler

This book is a collection of articles about immigration and illegal immigration to the United States of America. These articles have appeared online and in print and are gathered for the first time in one place. Open Borders--Closed Minds has two objectives: to open the minds of United State citizens about the problems and dangers of uncontrolled immigration and to persuade our elected officials to close and secure the nation's borders.

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Lulu.com

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1300949937

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9781300949930

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