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The Thoughts of a Good Man

Sermons and Talks of Dr. John Chester Frist Sr.

By: Collected and Summarized by Tom Frist

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The Thoughts of a Good Man

Sermons and Talks of Dr. John Chester Frist Sr.

By: Collected and Summarized by Tom Frist

The purpose of this small book is to honor Dr. John Chester Frist Sr., and to share with family and friends, a glimpse into his faith and thoughts. Chet Frist was a wise and beloved family man and friend, as well as a community and church leader. He was pastor of the Government Street Presbyterian Church in Mobile, Alabama when he died on December 31, 1959. He had previously served churches in Moorefield, West Virginia, Starkville, Mississippi, and Tampa, Florida.

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1440131988

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Through Fire and Water

A Novel Set in the Río San Juan Region of Nicaragua

By: Tom Frist

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Through Fire and Water

A Novel Set in the Río San Juan Region of Nicaragua

By: Tom Frist

It is 1980 when Tennessean Stan Hollins and his family arrive in Nicaragua, where the government has just been overthrown. Seeking to make amends for the 1854 destruction of a Nicaraguan town by his U.S. Navy captain ancestor, Stan founds Acción, an organization that provides medical services to poor rural communities. Proud of the good he is doing, Stan thinks that he has finally attained his life's ambition. Unfortunately he could not be more wrong. Four years later, on a visit to one of Acción's health centers on the Río San Juan, Stan and his group are asleep when explosions suddenly rock the farm where they are staying. Stan is caught in the middle of a vicious surprise attack by Contra rebels and his life is changed forever. Wounded and hailed as a hero, Stan soon makes choices that lead to loss and humiliation. To escape his pain, he starts life anew in the tiny, isolated costal town once destroyed by his ancestor. In this adventurous tale set in one of the wildest, most beautiful, and historic regions of Nicaragua, a man struggles to redeem himself and his family name as both he and his adopted country fight for their futures.

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iUniverse

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1475952260

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9781475952261

Can These Bones Live?

A Novel of the Armenian Massacres of 1915 and of Isis Today

By: Tom Frist

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Can These Bones Live?

A Novel of the Armenian Massacres of 1915 and of Isis Today

By: Tom Frist

Peter Johnson, a twenty-nine year old aspiring international correspondent and novelist, travels to Turkey in 2014 to research his Turkish, Armenian, and Syriac ancestors who were both perpetrators and victims of the 1915 massacres and deportations in that country. Using the vivid memoir of his great-grandmother as a guide, Peter teams up with his beautiful Muslim cousin, Ashti Kaya, to follow the route of his ancestors deportation through Turkey and Syria to their final safety in America. Along the way, Peter and Ashti learn much about the history of their families and of the region and become embroiled in the rescue of Armenian and Syriac Christians from ISIS in war-torn Syria. Profoundly affected by his experiences, Peter comes to realize that his ancestors capacity for good and evil is also mirrored within himself. A timely book that gives a ring-true picture of the fate of five generations of an Armenian family after deportation. The suspenseful story is both provocative and insightful and is a must-read for travelers and students. Hank Ackerman, former Associated Press International Correspondent and Bureau Chief

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iUniverse

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1491768479

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Before the Grass Withers

A Memoir

By: Tom Frist

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Before the Grass Withers

A Memoir

By: Tom Frist

From the Preface For you who have honored me by opening this book to read, I thank you. I hope that it will give you pleasure, that you might learn from it, and that you might be inspired by it to write your own story for your own sake and for the sake of your family and friends. Even though we are like grass that withers, we also hope, as Jesus said, that the very hairs of our heads are all numbered. For that reason, all of our stories matter, not only to us and our descendants, but also to our friends and, most importantly, to God.

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1532014767

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9781532014765

The Descendant

By: Tom Frist

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The Descendant

By: Tom Frist

Jay Benton returns to Brazil for the first time since his birth. Recently graduating from the Harvard Business School, he feels empty and rudderless and is anxious to learn as much as he can about his saint-like Brazilian father who was killed when Jay was only two. He also wants to discover more about his Confederate ancestors who emigrated to Brazil shortly after the Civil War. During Jays ten-day visit to Campo Feliz, a city founded by one of his forefathers, Jay falls in love, is almost killed in a land dispute, and discovers facts about himself and his family that change his life. The Descendant is a book with strong spiritual themes of suffering, prejudice, forgiveness, and grace. It is an informative book that tells the story of leprosy and of the Confederate emigration to Brazil.

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0595733875

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Be Good, Do Good

An Amateur's Guide to Making the World a Better Place

By: Tom Frist

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Be Good, Do Good

An Amateur's Guide to Making the World a Better Place

By: Tom Frist

Be Good, Do Good is a book for people who seek meaning and joy in their lives, and who desire to serve others in an honest and concrete way in todays rapidly shrinking world. In it the author discusses what it means to love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves, and he gives practical advice on how to do that. This book will cause you to see the world differently and how you can make a difference in it. -Barry St. Clair The long disparaged meaning of goodness in our complex society is rediscovered and becomes a genuine possibility. -Richard Ray The book beckons to each of us to come to an understanding of our common yearning to live our lives right. -Hank Ackerman Tom is no amateur when it comes to inspiring others to do good unto all men. -Franklin Graham

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146205756X

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100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die, 3rd Edition

By: Tom Adkinson

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100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die, 3rd Edition

By: Tom Adkinson

While it’s increasingly rare to find a native son or daughter in Nashville, Tennessee, visitors and new residents are hungry for all the rich experiences Music City has to offer. And with 100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die as your guide, you’ll find all the satisfying Nashville treasures you might expect along with some new places even locals might not have discovered. Comb through carefully selected itineraries to make the most of the Grand Ole Opry, the Athenian Parthenon, or even a tucked-away spot in the ornate Hermitage Hotel that’s earned a spot in the Restrooms Hall of Fame. No visit is complete without the full musical experience like honky tonks on Lower Broadway, the Bluebird Cafe’s songwriters’ show, or The Time Jumpers at 3rd & Lindsley. The culinary scene in Nashville is unparalleled, and you’ll find recommendations for barbecue at Peg Leg Porker’s where the Limpin’ Ain’t Easy; milkshakes at Elliston Place Soda Shop; breezy rooftop hotel bars with the best city panoramas; and special occasion venues like the Standard. Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities or a Tennessee shopping spree, travel writer Tom Adkinson, who grew up in the city, will help you find just the place. His love of bragging on his city shines through in this atypical guide full of unexpected but unmissable things to do in Nashville.

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1681064227

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Bill Monroe

The Life and Music of the Blue Grass Man

By: Tom Ewing

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Bill Monroe

The Life and Music of the Blue Grass Man

By: Tom Ewing

From cradle to great, the comprehensive real story of Bill Monroe The Father of Bluegrass Music, Bill Monroe was a major star of the Grand Ole Opry for over fifty years; a member of the Country Music, Songwriters, and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame; and a legendary figure in American music. This authoritative biography sets out to examine his life in careful detail--to move beyond hearsay and sensationalism to explain how and why he accomplished so much. Former Blue Grass Boy and longtime music journalist Tom Ewing draws on hundreds of interviews, his personal relationship with Monroe, and an immense personal archive of materials to separate the truth from longstanding myth. Ewing tells the story of the Monroe family's musical household and Bill's early career in the Monroe Brothers duo. He brings to life Monroe's 1940s heyday with the Classic Bluegrass Band, the renewed fervor for his music sparked by the folk revival of the 1960s, and his declining fortunes in the years that followed. Throughout, Ewing deftly captures Monroe's relationships and the personalities of an ever-shifting roster of band members while shedding light on his business dealings and his pioneering work with Bean Blossom and other music festivals. Filled with a wealth of previously unknown details, Bill Monroe offers even the most devoted fan a deeper understanding of Monroe's towering achievements and timeless music.

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University of Illinois Press

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0252050584

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9780252050589

100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die, Second Edition

By: Tom Adkinson

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100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die, Second Edition

By: Tom Adkinson

Nashville is a chart-topping hit! Known everywhere as Music City, it is alive with entertainment, food, and history. Three intersecting interstate highways and a buzzing international airport make it easy to reach. Whether you are a conventioneer, a vacationer, or a new transplant, 100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die delivers a trove of adventures, diversions, tasty meals, and top-notch music. Even natives will have unexpected discoveries. Travel writer Tom Adkinson grew up in Nashville, worked for decades in its entertainment and hospitality industry, and has written about Music City since the 1970s. Throughout 100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die, he shows you special places for live music, introduces you to surprising restaurants (including Nashville’s oldest and one that doesn’t open until 10 p.m.), points out that Tennessee’s Capitol also is a crypt, offers quiet places for nature retreats right in the city, and much more. This is no typical guidebook.

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168106166X

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Like No Other Time

The 107th Congress and the Two Years That Changed America Forever

By: Tom Daschle,Michael D'Orso

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Like No Other Time

The 107th Congress and the Two Years That Changed America Forever

By: Tom Daschle,Michael D'Orso

Tom Daschle, the Majority Leader of the historic 107th Senate, presents a candid insider’s account of the workings of the U.S. government during two of the most tumultuous years in the nation’s history. The 107th Congress faced a time like no other in the life of the nation. This was the era of the first presidential election to be decided by the United States Supreme Court, the fifty-fifty Senate, the horror of September 11, the anthrax attacks on media and the government (including Daschle’s own office), the war on terrorism, corporate scandals that shook the economy, the inexorable move toward war with Iraq, and other dramatic events, all leading up to the historic midterm elections of 2002. Through it all, Senator Tom Daschle had, with the exception of the President, the most privileged view of these unfolding developments, both in front of and behind the closed doors of government. In Like No Other Time, Daschle offers a riveting account of his singular perspective on a time when the nation faced deadly and elusive external enemies and a level of domestic political contention rarely seen in American history. Senator Daschle is un-flinching in his impressions of the key political figures of our time from both parties. The result is an acutely perceptive assessment of how our government met—and sometimes did not meet—the challenges of a remarkable era. As it was during the years of the 107th Congress, the United States is once again at a critical and historic crossroads. Our choices, based on what we have learned from our recent past, will affect our future in profound ways. For Senator Daschle, the first and perhaps most important choice lies with what kind of representation and leadership we want in government. It is a choice between a political party with a core philosophical belief in the power of our collective will to confront these challenges through our government, and one dominated by a group of people who don’t like and don’t believe in government.

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Crown

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1400053412

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9781400053414

Gastronomie!

Food Museums and Heritage Sites of France

By: E. Thomas Hughes,Tom Hughes,Meredith Sayles Hughes

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Gastronomie!

Food Museums and Heritage Sites of France

By: E. Thomas Hughes,Tom Hughes,Meredith Sayles Hughes

Written by the founders of The Food Museum in Albuquerque, NM, this book explores the fascinating regional ingredients that make up the heritage of French food.

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Bunker Hill Publishing, Inc.

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1593730292

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9781593730291

Dazzler Masterworks Vol. 1

By: Tom Defalco,Danny Fingeroth,Chris Claremont,John Byrne,Marv Wolfman

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Dazzler Masterworks Vol. 1

By: Tom Defalco,Danny Fingeroth,Chris Claremont,John Byrne,Marv Wolfman

Collects X-Men (1963) #130-131, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #203, Dazzler (1981) #1-13. Celebrating the women of Marvel, we present the debut of the one and only Dazzler! Leaping from the pages of X-MEN and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, Alison Blaire, A.K.A. Dazzler, debuted in her own series — one of the direct market’s first exclusive offerings — and put audiences on their feet. Equal parts pop star and super hero, Dazzler broke new ground and faced some of the Marvel Universe’s greatest powers, from the Hulk to Doctor Doom and Galactus — all while fighting against a wave of anti-mutant hysteria! And as if that’s not enough, Dazzler also pits her sound-based powers against Klaw, finds herself fighting for her life in prison and contends with every creep in the record business.

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302520067

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9781302520069

Crisis of Conscience

Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud

By: Tom Mueller

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Crisis of Conscience

Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud

By: Tom Mueller

We are living in a time of mind-boggling corruption, but we are also living in a golden age of whistleblowing. Over the past two decades, whistleblowers have emerged as both the government's best weapon against corporate misconduct and the citizenry's best defence against government. Drawing on relentless original research, including in-depth interviews with more than 200 whistleblowers, Crisis of Conscience is a modern-day David-and-Goliath saga, told through a series of riveting cases drawn from Big Pharma, the military, and beyond.

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1594634432

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9781594634437

One Party Country

The Republican Plan for Dominance in the 21st Century

By: Tom Hamburger,Peter Wallsten

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One Party Country

The Republican Plan for Dominance in the 21st Century

By: Tom Hamburger,Peter Wallsten

The Los Angeles Times bestseller "Intelligent....Their book represents a burgeoning literary genre--studies of Roveology, which is the art of using what Republicans embrace, marketing information and what they theoretically are wary of, federal power, to elect more Republicans." --George Will, Newsweek "Persuasive....Hamburger and Wallsten discuss in great detail the misuse of executive branch power for raw political purposes." --Mark Schmitt, Washington Monthly The single greatest priority for the Bush administration has been the consolidation of executive power. That power has been wielded like never before for partisan gain: to win current and future elections for Republicans across America. The Democrats had everything going for them in the 2006 election, but all the obstacles Republicans have been constructing paid off by denying them an even bigger win. Democrats are confident going into 2008, but the Republican advantages endure. Through a rigorous examination of the GOP machine, this book reveals how a true Democratic resurgence faces steep barriers--barriers erected by conservatives who have worked to build their dominant position since the days of Barry Goldwater. "Incisive journalistic digging...One Party Country does a good job of spelling out the GOP electoral strategy objectively and in detail." --The Christian Science Monitor

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Turner Publishing Company

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0470327022

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9780470327029

Panic Scrip of 1893, 1907 and 1914

An Illustrated Catalog of Emergency Monetary Issues

By: Neil Shafer,Tom Sheehan

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Panic Scrip of 1893, 1907 and 1914

An Illustrated Catalog of Emergency Monetary Issues

By: Neil Shafer,Tom Sheehan

This extensively illustrated work catalogs all known U.S. emergency currency issues of the panics of 1893, 1907 and 1914. Nearly 900 photographs show most types of these privately produced substitutes for money. The book also includes contextual historical information and authoritative appendices by Steve Whitfield on labor scrip and Loren Gatch on the background leading to these currency issues.

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McFarland

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147660570X

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9/11 and the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

A Chronology and Reference Guide

By: Tom Lansford

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9/11 and the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

A Chronology and Reference Guide

By: Tom Lansford

This book analyzes the complex causes and effects of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks both domestically and internationally, and examines the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The first decade of the 21st century witnessed a watershed of political, economic, diplomatic, and military change as a direct result of the events of September 11, 2001. Through narrative chapters, a chronology of events, biographical sketches of principal players, and annotated primary documents, author Tom Lansford documents the domestic impact of the terrorist attacks that stunned the world as well as the subsequent "war on terror" and the invasions and occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq. 9/11 and the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq: A Chronology and Reference Guide explores the origins and aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in both the domestic and international contexts. It addresses the rise of global terrorism and the concurrent histories of Afghanistan, Iraq, and the broader Middle East, as well as the interaction of the United States with the region. Events, trends, groups, and individual players are examined as part of the broader historical context, allowing readers to see the connections between these various elements.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

9798216041276

Key Strategies for Teaching Editing

Punctuation, Grammar, and Spelling

By: Dave Leochko,Tom Rossi

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Key Strategies for Teaching Editing

Punctuation, Grammar, and Spelling

By: Dave Leochko,Tom Rossi

Editing-the next step in writing once the key ideas are put on paper-can be difficult to teach. For teachers, it is often difficult to find lessons to engage students in the process. For students, editing is frequently an afterthought. In Key Strategies for Teaching Editing, the authors present interesting meaningful ways to teach students good editing skills. Leochko and Rossi also show how students who use these editing skills can become good writers.Key Strategies is divided into three sections: punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Each section has several lessons. Each lesson includes:Reference Sheet - mini-lesson about rules and usageEditing Sheet - authentic piece of writing that gives students opportunities to apply writing conventions in meaningful waysAnswer Key - answers for the editing sheet

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Portage & Main Press

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1553791983

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9781553791980

The Limits of Judicial Independence

By: Tom S. Clark

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The Limits of Judicial Independence

By: Tom S. Clark

This book investigates the causes and consequences of congressional attacks on the US Supreme Court, arguing that the extent of public support for judicial independence constitutes the practical limit of judicial independence. First, the book presents a historical overview of Court-curbing proposals in Congress. Then, building on interviews with Supreme Court justices, members of Congress, and judicial and legislative staffers, the book theorizes that congressional attacks are driven by public discontent with the Court. From this theoretical model, predictions are derived about the decision to engage in Court-curbing and judicial responsiveness to Court-curbing activity in Congress. The Limits of Judicial Independence draws on illustrative archival evidence, systematic analysis of an original dataset of Court-curbing proposals introduced in Congress from 1877 onward and judicial decisions.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139492314

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9781139492317

Modern Travel in World History

By: Tom Taylor

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Modern Travel in World History

By: Tom Taylor

Modern Travel in World History uses three themes–technology, mass movements and travelers–to examine the history of the modern world from the fifteenth-century transatlantic explorations to the impact of the global COVID pandemic of the twenty-first century. This book focuses on both the evolving nature of travel, from land and sea routes in the 1500s to the domination of planes and cars in the modern world, and the important stories of travelers themselves. Taking a global perspective, the text places travel within the larger geopolitical, social, religious and cultural developments throughout history. It emphasizes not only the role of technology innovation in the ways people travel but also how those changes affect social structures and cultural values. Tom Taylor explores the journeys of well-known travelers as well as ordinary people, each with different perspectives, through the lens of gender, social class and cultural background, and considers how fictional travelers define the importance of travel in the modern world. Why people set out on the sojourns they did, what they experienced, who they met and how they understood these cross-cultural encounters are important to not only understanding the travelers themselves but the world they lived in and the world their travels made. Several maps help illustrate important routes and destinations. This book will be of interest to students of world history and literature.

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Routledge

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1000602672

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9781000602678

Dangerous Convictions

What's Really Wrong with the U.S. Congress

By: Tom Allen

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Dangerous Convictions

What's Really Wrong with the U.S. Congress

By: Tom Allen

The rhetoric of the 2012 presidential campaign exposed the deeply rooted sources of political polarization in American. One side celebrated individualism and divided the public into "makers and takers;" the other preached "better together" as the path forward. Both focused their efforts on the "base" not the middle. In Dangerous Convictions, former Democratic Congressman Tom Allen argues that what's really wrong with Congress is the widening, hardening conflict in worldviews that leaves the two parties unable to understand how the other thinks about what people should do on their own and what we should do together. Members of Congress don't just disagree, they think the other side makes no sense. Why are conservatives preoccupied with cutting taxes, uninterested in expanding health care coverage and in denial about climate change? What will it take for Congress to recover a capacity for pragmatic compromise on these issues? Allen writes that we should treat self-reliance (the quintessential American virtue) and community (our characteristic instinct to cooperate) as essential balancing components of American culture and politics, instead of setting them at war with each other. Combining his personal insights from 12 years In Congress with recent studies of how human beings form their political and religious views, Allen explains why we must escape the grip of our competing worldviews to enable Congress to work productively on our 21st century challenges.

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Oxford University Press

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0199973490

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The June 1967 Arab-Israeli Six-Day War

Volume 1: Prequel and Opening Moves of the Air War

By: Tom Cooper,Efim Sandler

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The June 1967 Arab-Israeli Six-Day War

Volume 1: Prequel and Opening Moves of the Air War

By: Tom Cooper,Efim Sandler

In June 1967 Israel, which seemed on the verge of being annihilated by its Arab neighbors, took six days to redraw the Middle Eastern strategic map in one of the most dramatic reversals of fortune in modern times. The success was over a decade in the making following the Suez Crisis, with the Israeli forces being radically changed to create an army and air force upon which the country would rely when it became obvious the international community would take no action to implement guarantees made after the events of 1956. The Israeli forces were honed in low level clashes during the 1960s, notably the Water Wars which the Israelis did so much to provoke. By contrast, the Arab forces became complacent, largely due to supplies of arms from the Warsaw Pact states. With proper training, this complacency could have been turned into military effectiveness but the Arab forces were plagued by internal rivalries and high commands too often depending upon politically reliable officers rather than those who were militarily effective. The Egyptian forces were further undermined by their commitment to the debilitating Yemen Civil War which meant they were in no condition to confront Israel. Syria and Jordan, whose forces could not fight the Israelis alone, complained loudly about President Nasser’s lack of action against Israel. Nasser’s decision in early 1967 to regain the prestige he had lost since the heady days of the Suez Crisis with a demonstration in the Sinai Peninsula was interpreted by the Israelis as preparations for an invasion. Nasser did nothing to persuade them otherwise and when it was clear the international community would do nothing the Israelis decided to strike Egypt, and in turn Syria and Jordan. The Israeli campaign was heralded by a massive surprise air attack first on the Egyptians and then on the other neighboring states, and ground offensives then followed in succession. Volume 1 of The June 1967 Arab-Israeli Six-Day War provides an in-depth background to the long running confrontation between Arab and Jew in the Middle East, a detailed overview of the rival air forces that would become embroiled in the conflict, and an account of the opening Israeli air strikes against Egyptian targets. This volume is illustrated throughout with original photographs and includes specially commissioned full color aircraft profiles.

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Helion and Company

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1804515930

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9781804515938

Judging Bush

By: Robert Maranto,Tom Lansford

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Judging Bush

By: Robert Maranto,Tom Lansford

Judging Bush incorporates the diverse voices of presidential scholars, policy experts, and members of past administrations to present a balanced and systematic initial evaluation of the two terms of George W. Bush.

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Stanford University Press

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0804760888

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9780804760881

The Debt Bomb

A Bold Plan to Stop Washington from Bankrupting America

By: Tom A. Coburn,John Hart

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The Debt Bomb

A Bold Plan to Stop Washington from Bankrupting America

By: Tom A. Coburn,John Hart

In a nation whose debt has outgrown the size of its entire economy, the greatest threat comes not from any foreign force but from Washington politicians who refuse to relinquish the intoxicating power to borrow and spend. Senator Tom Coburn reveals the fascinating, maddening story of how we got to this point of fiscal crisis—and how we can escape. Long before America’s recent economic downturn, beltway politicians knew the U.S. was going bankrupt. Yet even after several so-called “change” elections, the government has continued its wasteful ways in the face of imminent danger. With passion and clarity, Coburn explains why Washington resists change so fiercely and offers controversial yet commonsense solutions to secure the nation’s future. At a time when millions of Americans are speculating about what is broken in Washington, The Debt Bomb is a candid, thoughtful, non-partisan exposé of the real problems inside our government. Coburn challenges the conventional wisdom that blames lobbyists, gridlock, and obstructionism, and places the responsibility squarely where it belongs: on members of Congress in both parties who won’t let go of the perks of power to serve the true interests of the nation—unless enough citizens take bold steps to demand action. “Democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There was never a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” —John Adams Throughout a distinguished career as a business owner, physician, and U.S. senator, Tom Coburn has watched his beloved republic careen down a suicidal path. Today, the nation stands on the precipice of financial ruin, a disaster far more dangerous to our safety than any terrorist threats we face. Yet Coburn believes there is still hope—if enough Americans are willing to shake the corridors of Washington and demand action. With an insider’s keen eye and a caregiver’s deft touch, Coburn diagnoses the mess that career politicians have made of things while misusing their sacred charge to govern. Coburn’s incisive analysis: Reveals the root causes of America’s escalating financial crisis Exposes Washington’s destructive appetite for wasteful spending, power grabs, backroom deals, and quick non-fixes Rises above partisanship to implicate elected officials of all stripes in steering the nation off course Lays out a commonsense guide to restoring order Concludes with a clarion call and sound advice for Americans who would dedicate themselves to defusing the debt bomb Above all, Coburn believes the United States can continue as a beacon of opportunity for future generations—but how we act today will determine whether we deliver the nation to our children and grandchildren fully alive, on life support, or without a pulse.

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HarperChristian + ORM

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1595554688

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9781595554680

Believing in Opera

By: Tom Sutcliffe

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Believing in Opera

By: Tom Sutcliffe

The staging of opera has become immensely controversial over the last twenty years. Tom Sutcliffe here offers an engaging and far-reaching book about opera performance and interpretation. This work is a unique tribute to the most distinctive and adventurous achievements in the theatrical interpretation of opera as it has developed in recent decades. Readers will find descriptions of the most original and successful avant-garde opera productions in Britain, Europe, and America. Sutcliffe beautifully illustrates how updating, transposition, or relocation, and a variety of unexpected imagery in opera, have qualified and adjusted our perception of the content and intention of established masterpieces. Believing in Opera describes in detail the seminal opera productions of the last fifty years, starting with Peter Brook in London after the war, and continuing with the work of such directors and producers as Patrice Chéreau in Bayreuth, Peter Sellars and David Alden in America, Ruth Berghaus in Frankfurt, and such British directors as Richard Jones, Graham Vick, Peter Hall, and David Pountney. Through his descriptions of these works, Sutcliffe states that theatrical opera has been enormously influenced by the editing style, imagery, and metaphor commonplace in the cinema and pop videos. The evolution of the performing arts depends upon revitalization and defamiliarization, he asserts. The issue is no longer naturalism, but the liberation of the audience's imagination powered by the music. Sutcliffe, an opera critic for many years, argues that opera is theater plus music of the highest expressive quality, and as a result he has often sided with unconventional and novel theatrical interpretations. He believes that there is more to opera than meets the ear, and his aim is to further the process of understanding and interpretation of these important opera productions. No other book has attempted this kind of monumental survey. Originally published in 1997. 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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140086450X

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The U.S. Senate

Fundamentals of American Government

By: Thomas Daschle,Charles Robbins

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The U.S. Senate

Fundamentals of American Government

By: Thomas Daschle,Charles Robbins

The second entry in the civics series clearly and concisely explains how the United States Senate works. From the Fundamentals of American Government civics series, it explores the inner workings of this important part of the legislative branch. It is written for all audiences, but voiced toward high school seniors and college freshmen.

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Macmillan

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1250011221

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Crisis Point

Why We Must – and How We Can – Overcome Our Broken Politics in Washington and Across America

By: Trent Lott,Tom Daschle,Jon Sternfeld

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Crisis Point

Why We Must – and How We Can – Overcome Our Broken Politics in Washington and Across America

By: Trent Lott,Tom Daschle,Jon Sternfeld

With a new afterword on the 2016 election Trent Lott and Tom Daschle, two of the most prominent senators of recent time, served as leaders of their respective parties from the 1990s to the current century. Their congressional tenure saw the Reagan tax cuts, the Clinton impeachment, 9/11, and the Iraq War. Despite stark ideological differences, the two have always maintained a positive working relationship--even a warm friendship--the kind that in today's hyper-partisan climate has become unthinkable. In Crisis Point, Lott and Daschle come together to sound an alarm on the current polarization that has made governing all but impossible; never before has faith in government been so dismally low. The senators itemize damaging forces--the permanent campaign, unprecedented money, the 24/7 news cycle--and offer practical recommendations, pointing the way forward. Most crucially, they recall the American people, especially our leaders, to the principles enshrined in the Constitution, and to the necessity of debate but also the imperative of compromise--which will take vision and courage to bring back. Illustrated with personal stories from their eminent careers and events cited from deeper in American history, Crisis Point is an invaluable work--one of conscience as well as duty, written with passion and eloquence by two men who have dedicated their lives to public service and share the conviction that all is far from lost.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1632864630

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9781632864635

Getting It Done

How Obama and Congress Finally Broke the Stalemate to Make Way for Health Care Reform

By: Tom Daschle,David Nather

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Getting It Done

How Obama and Congress Finally Broke the Stalemate to Make Way for Health Care Reform

By: Tom Daschle,David Nather

Senator Tom Daschle's narrative of what went on behind the scenes in the making of the new health care legislation delivers a powerful lesson in the workings of American politics. The evolution of health care reform was drawn-out, frustrating, and complicated, but Senator Tom Daschle is the ideal person to recount the process. His account will guide you through the entire story, from the earliest presidential campaign debates -- and his firsthand experiences in the Obama team -- through the battles on Capitol Hill to solve our most serious health care problems. Not simply a book about policy, Daschle's narrative describes in vivid detail how fragile the support in Congress was at every step of the way, as well as the frantic efforts to design a rescue strategy before time ran out. Combining his insights as a health care expert and his political expertise, this is the inside story about how the new legislation came together: from the persistence of President Obama to the subsequent efforts--and counter efforts--within the Senate and the House. In Daschle's hands, this becomes a dramatic personal story and a remarkable lesson in politics at the highest level.

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Macmillan

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1429925639

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9781429925631

Mark Rollins' New Career & the women's Health Club

By: Tom Collins

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Mark Rollins' New Career & the women's Health Club

By: Tom Collins

Against the backdrop of daily life in his fitness club for socially elite, wealthy women of Nashville, Tennessee, Mark Rollins investigates the disappearance of a club member's investment banker husband. The mystery reaches far beyond Nashville's city limits and puts Rollins and team in the gun sites of an organized criminal enterprise.

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I 65 North, Inc.

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0982589824

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9780982589823

Louisiana & the Deep South

By: Tom Downs,Kate Hoffman,Virginie Boone,Gary Bridgman,Dani Valent

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Louisiana & the Deep South

By: Tom Downs,Kate Hoffman,Virginie Boone,Gary Bridgman,Dani Valent

This guide provides detailed information on places to visit in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. It provides tips on eating, sightseeing, live music venues and transport.

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1864502169

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CCSP: Secure PIX and Secure VPN Study Guide

Exams 642-521 and 642-511

By: Wade Edwards,Tom Lancaster,Eric Quinn,Jason Rohm,Bryant G. Tow

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CCSP: Secure PIX and Secure VPN Study Guide

Exams 642-521 and 642-511

By: Wade Edwards,Tom Lancaster,Eric Quinn,Jason Rohm,Bryant G. Tow

Here's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's Secure PIX Firewall (CSPFA) and Secure VPN (CSVPN) exams. This two-in-one Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of all exam topics Practical information on implementing Cisco's Secure PIX and Secure VPN technologies Hundreds of challenging review questions Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Secure PIX Firewall: Translations and Connections Access Control Lists and Content Filtering Object Grouping Advanced Protocol Handling Attack Guards, Intrusion Detection, and Shunning Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Failover Cisco PIX Device Manager Enterprise PIX Firewall Management and Maintenance Firewall Services Module Secure VPN: VPN and IPSec Technology Overview VPN 3000 Concentrator Series Hardware Remote Access with Pre-shared Keys and Digital Certificates IPSec Software Client Firewalls Software Client Auto-Initiation Hardware Client Configuration Network Client Backup and Load Balancing Software Auto-Update Configuring for the IPSec Over UDP and IPSec Over TCP\ LAN-to-LAN with Pre-Shared Keys, NAT, and Digital Certificates Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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Sybex

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0782142877

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The Complete Word Game Dictionary

By: Tom Pulliam,Gorton Carruth

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The Complete Word Game Dictionary

By: Tom Pulliam,Gorton Carruth

The easiest way to settle all challenges in : Annagrams, Boggle, Ghost, Guggenheim, Hangman, Perquackey, Scrabble, Spellbound, Superghost, Word Rummy, Word Yahtzee and many more.

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0671601334

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9780671601331

The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Dictionary

By: Tom Pulliam,Clare Grundman

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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Dictionary

By: Tom Pulliam,Clare Grundman

You will discover in this Third Edition many alternate and uncommon synonyms of finding words. You will also discover many synonyms consisting of phrases of two or more words unaccompanied by qualifying explanations, such as "two words". There are other new additions to this volume. In short, all these additions confirm that this edition remains the most comprehensive and current puzzle dictionary available.

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Random House Puzzles & Games

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0812911318

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9780812911312

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