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The Mystery of King John's Treasure

By: Shirley Charters

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The Mystery of King John's Treasure

By: Shirley Charters

Sunday evening, October 9th, 1216. King John is facing continued civil war and a devastating French invasion; treacherous times. We discover him crossing the tidal marshes of the Fenlands of East Anglia. He is about to lose Englands crown jewels, his gem collection, and sackfuls of silver coins with his image on them: a treasure trove.What happened? What was he doing in that remote and windswept place? Why did he take the crown jewels with him? And why did he die so soon afterwards?Eight hundred years of searches by Fenfolk, academics, newspaper magnates, Victorian eccentrics and even an American research company have found nothing. No golden chalice, no pearl studied casket, no coins. Why?We follow King John at that vulnerable time, day by day, and reveal for the first time some surprising and interesting answers to the many questions posed by the mystery of his lost treasure.

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Pen and Sword

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1526715511

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies

By: Dr. Shirley Davis

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies

By: Dr. Shirley Davis

Strengthen your company culture through inclusive and equitable policies and practices The global workforce and marketplace will continue to undergo dramatic demographic shifts—redefining the workplace, the workers, and how work gets done. Organizations that want to attract and retain the best talent and to capitalize on the full breath of their perspectives and experiences must first reflect our society as a whole, and secondly, must create the right kind of work environment where ALL talent can thrive. That means valuing diversity, creating more equitable policies and practices, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. In Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies, global workforce expert, and three-time Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Shirley Davis unveils her extensive collection of real-world experiences, stories, case studies, checklists, assessments, tips, and strategies that will give you a deeper understanding of the business impact of DEI and how your role as a leader can contribute to your company's long term success. You'll learn: The fundamentals of DEI and how it drives business performance and impact How to conduct comprehensive DEI organizational assessments to identify systemic and institutional inequities Tactics and strategies for having necessary but difficult conversations, and how to make them impactful Skills and competencies that every leader needs in order to effectively lead the new generation of workers How to operationalize DEI across your organization, measure its impact, and sustain it long term Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Dummies is a must-read guide for any leader at any level who wants to ready themselves for the workplace of the future and reap the benefits of a full spectrum diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences. It also belongs on the reading lists of human resources and DEI professionals actively seeking to go broader, deeper, and have greater impact in their DEI work.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119824753

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The Global Fourth Way

The Quest for Educational Excellence

By: Andy Hargreaves,Dennis L. Shirley

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The Global Fourth Way

The Quest for Educational Excellence

By: Andy Hargreaves,Dennis L. Shirley

Learn from global lessons of successful educational change Deep and lasting educational reform doesn't happen overnight, even in this fast and flexible 21st century. This example- packed sequel to The Fourth Way draws upon inspiring examples unearthed by brand new research to challenge educational leaders, teachers, and policy makers to put proven strategies to work promoting student learning and achievement and the high quality teaching that drives it. With striking success stories from diverse systems around the world, Andy Hargreaves and Dennis Shirley present a bold new vision for education aimed at: Focusing on the real-life, nitty-gritty challenges facing change leaders on a global scale Anticipating stumbling blocks to enacting best principles and practices Developing and implementing a dynamic and coherent plan of action and culture of determination to overcome challenges to lasting change

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Corwin Press

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1412987865

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Memories of Loss and Dreams of Perfection

Unsuccessful Childhood Grieving and Adult Creativity

By: Delmont Morrison,Shirley Morrison

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Memories of Loss and Dreams of Perfection

Unsuccessful Childhood Grieving and Adult Creativity

By: Delmont Morrison,Shirley Morrison

With "Memories of Loss and Dreams of Perfection", Delmont and Shirley Morrison have made an impressive contribution to psychology and to the appreciation of literature by demonstrating the ways in which a children's imaginative play can help them cope with the tragic early loss of beloved family members and by tracing how such early play processes form the basis for adult creativity. Their book is unique in that it: presents new ideas and expands our understanding of the complex interrelationships among loss, child development and creativity, and presents clinical cases of play therapy and case studies of creative adults to illustrate theory and concepts. The Morrisons incorporate scientific research, clinical case studies, and biographies in a manner that provides a deeper understanding of the fiction of Emily Bronte, J.M. Barrie, Jack Kerouac and Isak Dinesen. Readers will be deeply touched and moved to self-exploration by the humanity and sensitivity of this fine book.

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Routledge

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1351852906

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The Secular Jurisdiction of Monasteries in Anglo-Norman and Angevin England

By: Kevin Lee Shirley

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The Secular Jurisdiction of Monasteries in Anglo-Norman and Angevin England

By: Kevin Lee Shirley

Study of the opration of the monastic honor court affords new insights into the evolution of royal justice in Anglo-Norman and Angevin England. After William the Conqueror imposed upon English monastic houses an obligation to provide knights for the king's army, their new lay military and judicial responsibilities required them to organize honor courts. Because abbots were not merely leaders of religious houses but also honorial lords presiding over secular justice, a study of the monastic honor court affords new insights into the evolution of royal justice in Anglo-Norman and Angevin England. Tribunals of monastic houses answered questions on the knights' tenures and services, assessed and enforced military obligations, and resolved tenants' disputes. Under the Conqueror's sons, monastic lords in England regularly lookedto their king for support in preserving and protecting their jurisdiction, and the Anglo-Norman kings responded favorably. Under the Angevin kings, however, administrative reforms altered the nature of the honorial court and hastened the decline of the monastic honor court in the thirteenth century. KEVIN L. SHIRLEY teaches in the Department of History, LaGrange College. ContentsThe Monastic Honour Court; Monasteries and the County Courts; The Monasteries and the Curia Regis: The Anglo-Norman period, 1066-1154; The Monasteries and the Curia Regis: The reign of Henry II, 1154-1189; The Monasteries and the Curia Regis: The reigns of Richard I and John, 1189-1216; Conclusion.

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Boydell Press

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1843830493

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Stemmata Shirleiana

By: E.P. Shirley

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Stemmata Shirleiana

By: E.P. Shirley

Or the annals of the shirley family?, lords of nether etindos in the country of warwick, and of shirley in the country of derby.

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Рипол Классик

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5878015056

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The Fateful Rising

A Tale of a Young Man Sent to Sea

By: Shirley Klatte

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The Fateful Rising

A Tale of a Young Man Sent to Sea

By: Shirley Klatte

Albert Greentree decided his eldest son should be like him, starting to learn to be a merchant as well as becoming a man. John was sent to sea against his will as what Albert referred to as a bottom feeder. John discovered his father had a secret that caused him to lose his name, his family, and his nationality. He was left at Kingston, Jamaica, where his troubles began. He was hired by another captain, from whom he learns merchandising and becomes what his father had wished for. That ship, Mayanne, was attacked by pirates, and John was confronted with life decisions. He also became part of a conspiracy and was forced into a duel. He asked himself two questions: Is he a man? And is his life part of some fateful plan? John is not lucky, early on, with love but later discovers his true love after a series of mishaps. He finds himself involved in the plots of other persons. He becomes the problems and the solution to the problem. He marries a girl from Baltimore, Maryland, and with her returns to his English homeland where he becomes involved in his father’s problems. He decides to return to Baltimore where he plans to spend the rest of his adult life with Margaret, his wife.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1503518566

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9781503518568

Here's Holland

Simply the Best All-in-One Guide to Travel and Life in Holland

By: Sheila Gazaleh-Weevers,Shirley J.S. Agudo,Connie Moser

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Here's Holland

Simply the Best All-in-One Guide to Travel and Life in Holland

By: Sheila Gazaleh-Weevers,Shirley J.S. Agudo,Connie Moser

A focus on both travel and life in Holland sets the guidebook apart from other publications. ?The guidebook includes travel destinations and first-hand tips for touring well known and less familiar sites - all the practical stuff including opening times, websites and directions on how to get there. And all the resources needed about life in Holland for short and long-term visits, making the guidebook the bible for expats. ?Chapters include a calendar of yearly events and entertainment; inside information about custom and culture; characteristic Dutch crafts and products; biking and shopping opportunities; eating out; sports venues; markets; living in Holland; special activities and resources for children.

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Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.

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9059721411

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9789059721418

The Family He Didn't Expect

By: Shirley Jump

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The Family He Didn't Expect

By: Shirley Jump

He’s only in town for a short visit— Unless a single mom can convince him to stay? Dylan Millwright’s bittersweet homecoming gets a whole lot sweeter when the former bad boy meets Abby Cooper. But the gorgeous hard-working mother of two is all about “the ties that bind,” and Dylan isn’t looking for strings to keep him down. Until he starts connecting with Abby’s troubled teenage son—and becomes a substitute daddy to her younger boy, too! Do this bachelor’s wandering ways conceal the secretly yearning heart of a family man?

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Harlequin

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1488042098

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Harlequin Special Edition July 2019 - Box Set 1 of 2

By: Christine Rimmer,Shirley Jump,Laurel Greer

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Harlequin Special Edition July 2019 - Box Set 1 of 2

By: Christine Rimmer,Shirley Jump,Laurel Greer

Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: HER FAVORITE MAVERICK Montana Mavericks: Six Brides for Six Brothers by Christine Rimmer Logan Crawford might just be the perfect man. A girl would have to be a fool to turn him down. Or a coward. Sarah Turner thinks she might be both. But the single mom has no time for love. Logan, however, is determined to steal her heart! THE FAMILY HE DIDN’T EXPECT The Stone Gap Inn by Shirley Jump Dylan Millwright’s bittersweet homecoming gets a whole lot sweeter when he meets Abby Cooper. But this mother of two is all about “the ties that bind,” and Dylan isn’t looking for strings to keep him down. But do this bachelor’s wandering ways conceal the secretly yearning heart of a family man? A FATHER FOR HER CHILD Sutter Creek, Montana by Laurel Greer Widow Cadence Grigg is slowly putting her life back together—and raising her infant son. By her side is her late husband’s best friend, Zach Cardenas, who can’t help his burgeoning feelings for Cadie and her baby boy. Though determined not to fall in love again, Cadie might find that Cupid has other plans for her happily-ever-after…

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1488045445

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International Law and the Use of Force

A Documentary and Reference Guide

By: Shirley V. Scott,Anthony John Billingsley,Christopher Michaelsen

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International Law and the Use of Force

A Documentary and Reference Guide

By: Shirley V. Scott,Anthony John Billingsley,Christopher Michaelsen

This book is a discussion of key documents that explain the development, current status, and relevance of the international law governing the initiation of military hostilities. International Law and the Use of Force: A Documentary and Reference Guide brings to life a crucial body of law, explaining its historical origins, the core rules and principles of the regime embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, and contentious aspects of that law in the contemporary world. In light of the intensified interest in the question of justified or unjustified use of force, this timely resource introduces and analyzes over 40 documents relating to the legality of the initiation of military hostilities. The volume presents competing assessments of the legality of key uses of force and explains mainstream positions on important issues such as national right to self-defense, anticipatory and preemptive self-defense, terrorism, aggression, and the role of the UN Security Council. The book concludes by assessing whether the international law that seeks to limit the number of wars has in fact made the world a more peaceful place.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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Taxation for Decision Makers, Binder Ready Version

By: Shirley Dennis-Escoffier,Karen A. Fortin

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Taxation for Decision Makers, Binder Ready Version

By: Shirley Dennis-Escoffier,Karen A. Fortin

Taxation for Decision Makers, 2016 Edition is designed for a one-semester, introductory tax course focused on decision-making at either the undergraduate or graduate level. This text introduces all relevant tax topics covered on the CPA exam, and strikes the perfect balance between concepts and details. Tax concepts and applications are presented in a clear, concise, student-friendly writing style with sufficient technical detail to provide a foundation for future practice in taxation and consulting while not overwhelming the student with seldom-encountered minutia. This text is an unbound, three hole punched version.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119089077

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9781119089070

The Art of Kula

By: Shirley F. Campbell

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The Art of Kula

By: Shirley F. Campbell

Nearly a century ago, it was predicted that Kula, the exchange of shell valuables in the Massim region of Papua New Guinea, would disappear. Not only has this prophecy failed to come true, but today Kula is expanding beyond these island communities to the mainland and Australia.This book unveils the many deep motivations and meanings that lie behind the pursuit of Kula. Focusing upon the visually stimulating carved and painted prow boards that decorate canoes used by the Kula voyagers, Campbell argues that these designs comprise layers of encoded meaning. The unique colour associations and other formal elements speak to Vakutans about key emotional issues within their everyday and spiritual lives. How is mens participation in the Kula linked to their desire to achieve immortality? How do the messages conveyed by the canoe boards converge with those presented in Kula myths and rituals? In what ways do these systems of meaning reveal a male ideology that competes with the prevailing female ideology? Providing an alternative way of understanding the significance of Kula in the Trobriand Islands, The Art of Kula makes an influential new contribution to the ethnography of Papua New Guinea.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000180832

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9781000180831

Give and Take

The Citizen-Taxpayer and the Rise of Canadian Democracy

By: Shirley Tillotson

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Give and Take

The Citizen-Taxpayer and the Rise of Canadian Democracy

By: Shirley Tillotson

Can a book about tax history be a page-turner? You wouldn’t think so. But Give and Take is full of surprises. A Canadian millionaire who embraced the new federal income tax in 1917. A socialist hero, J.S. Woodsworth, who deplored the burden of big government. Most surprising of all, Give and Take reveals that taxes deliver something more than armies and schools. They build democracy. Tillotson launches her story with the 1917 war income tax, takes us through the tumultuous tax fights of the interwar years, proceeds to the remaking of income taxation in the 1940s and onwards, and finishes by offering a fresh angle on the fierce conflicts surrounding tax reform in the 1960s. Taxes show us the power of the state, and Canadians often resisted that power, disproving the myth that we have always been good loyalists. But Give and Take is neither a simple tale of tax rebels nor a tirade against the taxman. Tillotson argues that Canadians also made real contributions to democracy when they taxed wisely and paid willingly.

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UBC Press

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077483675X

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9780774836753

The Anatomy of Thatcherism

By: Shirley Robin Letwin

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The Anatomy of Thatcherism

By: Shirley Robin Letwin

The Anatomy of Thatcherism explains how, for the first time In British history, a prime minister's name has become an 'Ism'âa symbol of a profound social change. Letwln argues that Thatcherism promoted a moral agenda rather than an economic doctrine or a political theory in order to achieve a fundamental realignment in British politics. She introduces a new termsâ"the vigorous virtues"âto describe what Thatcherites have aimed to cultivate in Individual Britons and In the country as a whole. Her definition of Thatcherism is supported by a detailed analysis of the principal Thatcherite policies and the grounds on which they were advocated and opposed, Inside and outside the Conservative Party. Without departing from a lucid and lively style or resorting to technical jargon. Dr. Letwln explains such innovations as schools opting out, budget holding by GPs, and the creation of the first ever competitive spot market in electricity. Just how did the Thatcherite administrations shape the reform of the unions? How is the Thatcherite attitude to the family connected with Thatcherite policies on schools? Why does monÂetarism appearâwronglyâto be at the heart of Thatcherism? The Anatomy of Thatcherism is a bold and searching book about how Britain changed between 1979 and 1992. It challenges many truisms about British politics, and Is indispensable reading both for those who believe in the future relevance of Thatcherism and for those who want to demolish it. And it will be of particular interest to those conÂcerned with the history of British politics, as It shows how Thatcherism both arose out of, and confronted, trends that had perÂmeated Conservatism for the entire twentieth century.

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Transaction Publishers

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1412848229

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9781412848220

Rendezvous with Destiny

Ronald Reagan and the Campaign That Changed America

By: Craig Shirley

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Rendezvous with Destiny

Ronald Reagan and the Campaign That Changed America

By: Craig Shirley

“A first-rate work of insider history . . . A monumental accomplishment.” —National Review The election that changed everything: Craig Shirley’s masterful account of the 1980 presidential campaign reveals how a race judged “too close to call” as late as Election Day became a Reagan landslide—and altered the course of history. To write Rendezvous with Destiny, Shirley gained unprecedented access to 1980 campaign files and interviewed more than 150 insiders—from Reagan’s closest advisers and family members to Jimmy Carter himself. His gripping account follows Reagan’s unlikely path from his bitter defeat on the floor of the 1976 Republican convention, through his underreported “wilderness years,” through grueling primary fights in which he knocked out several Republican heavyweights, through an often-nasty general election campaign complicated by the presence of a third-party candidate (not to mention the looming shadow of Ted Kennedy), to Reagan’s astounding victory on Election Night in 1980. Shirley’s years of intensive research have enabled him to relate countless untold stories—including, at long last, the solution to one of the most enduring mysteries in politics: just how Reagan’s campaign got hold of Carter’s debate briefing books.

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Open Road Media

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1497636388

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9781497636385

Taxation for Decision Makers, 2020

By: Shirley Dennis-Escoffier,Karen A. Fortin

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Taxation for Decision Makers, 2020

By: Shirley Dennis-Escoffier,Karen A. Fortin

Taxation 2020 introduces all relevant tax topic covered in the CPA exam to undergraduate or graduate students in one-semester introductory tax courses. Offering a decision-making approach to the material, this comprehensive yet accessible text maintains the appropriate balance between concepts and specifics. Twelve concise, student-friendly chapters supply sufficient details to build upon for future careers in taxation and consulting while avoiding the minutiae rarely seen in everyday practice. The new tenth edition covers basic taxation of individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and fiduciary entities. An emphasis on tax planning helps students understand the effect taxation has on decisions for both individuals and entities. Thoroughly updated for the coming tax year, this textbook covers fundamental areas of taxation and its environment including business and property concepts, property dispositions, business and wealth taxation, and income, expenses, and individual taxes. A wealth of instructor resources includes two solutions manuals—one of which provides solutions to the Research and Tax Return problems—an extensive test bank, and PowerPoint slides. Engaging, highly-readable text enables instructors to assign students out-of-class readings and spend classroom time on more complex topics.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119562104

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Taxation for Decision Makers

By: Shirley Dennis-Escoffier,Karen A. Fortin

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Taxation for Decision Makers

By: Shirley Dennis-Escoffier,Karen A. Fortin

Taxation for Decision Makers, 2017 Edition is designed for a one-semester, introductory tax course focused on decision-making at either the undergraduate or graduate level. This text introduces all relevant tax topics covered on the CPA exam, and strikes the perfect balance between concepts and details. Tax concepts and applications are presented in a clear, concise, student-friendly writing style with sufficient technical detail to provide a foundation for future practice in taxation and consulting while not overwhelming the student with seldom-encountered minutia.

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Israel and the Palestinian Territories

The Rough Guide

By: Daniel Jacobs,Shirley Eber,Francesca Silvani

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Israel and the Palestinian Territories

The Rough Guide

By: Daniel Jacobs,Shirley Eber,Francesca Silvani

This is the most complete and topical guide to the region, with detailed accounts of all the historic monuments and the Jewish, Islamic and Christian holy sites.

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1858282489

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Sweet Freedom's Plains

African Americans on the Overland Trails, 1841–1869

By: Shirley Ann Wilson Moore

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Sweet Freedom's Plains

African Americans on the Overland Trails, 1841–1869

By: Shirley Ann Wilson Moore

The westward migration of nearly half a million Americans in the mid-nineteenth century looms large in U.S. history. Classic images of rugged Euro-Americans traversing the plains in their prairie schooners still stir the popular imagination. But this traditional narrative, no matter how alluring, falls short of the actual—and far more complex—reality of the overland trails. Among the diverse peoples who converged on the western frontier were African American pioneers—men, women, and children. Whether enslaved or free, they too were involved in this transformative movement. Sweet Freedom’s Plains is a powerful retelling of the migration story from their perspective. Tracing the journeys of black overlanders who traveled the Mormon, California, Oregon, and other trails, Shirley Ann Wilson Moore describes in vivid detail what they left behind, what they encountered along the way, and what they expected to find in their new, western homes. She argues that African Americans understood advancement and prosperity in ways unique to their situation as an enslaved and racially persecuted people, even as they shared many of the same hopes and dreams held by their white contemporaries. For African Americans, the journey westward marked the beginning of liberation and transformation. At the same time, black emigrants’ aspirations often came into sharp conflict with real-world conditions in the West. Although many scholars have focused on African Americans who settled in the urban West, their early trailblazing voyages into the Oregon Country, Utah Territory, New Mexico Territory, and California deserve greater attention. Having combed censuses, maps, government documents, and white overlanders’ diaries, along with the few accounts written by black overlanders or passed down orally to their living descendants, Moore gives voice to the countless, mostly anonymous black men and women who trekked the plains and mountains. Sweet Freedom’s Plains places African American overlanders where they belong—at the center of the western migration narrative. Their experiences and perspectives enhance our understanding of this formative period in American history.

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0806156864

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