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Shorebirds

By: John Marchant,Peter Hayman,Tony Prater

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Shorebirds

By: John Marchant,Peter Hayman,Tony Prater

This is a review of the whole family of waders. This seminal title remains the definitive book on waders – known in the US as shorebirds. Included is everything you need to know about these masters of shore and wetland.

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A&C Black

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ISBN 10

1408135140

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9781408135143

Venice Desired

By: Tony Tanner

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Venice Desired

By: Tony Tanner

If there is one city that might be said to embody both reason and desire, it would surely be Venice: a thousand-year triumph of rational legislation, aesthetic and sensual self-expression, and self-creation--powerful, lovely, serene. Unique in so many ways, Venice is also unique in its relation to writing. London has Dickens, Paris has Balzac, Saint Petersburg has Dostoevsky, Dublin has Joyce, but there is simply no comparable writer for, or out of, Venice. Venice effectively disappeared from history altogether in 1797 after its defeat by Napoleon. From then on, it seemed to exist as a curiously marooned spectacle. Literally marooned--the city mysteriously growing out of the sea, the beautiful stone impossibly floating on water--but temporally marooned as well, stagnating outside history. Yet as spectacle, as the beautiful city par excellence, the city of art, the city as art and as spectacular example, as the greatest and richest republic in the history of the world, now declined and fallen, Venice became an important site for the European imagination. Watery, dark, silent, a place of sensuality and secrecy; of masks and masquerading; of an always possibly treacherous beauty; of Desdemona and Iago, Shylock, Volpone; of conspiracy and courtesans in Otway; an obvious setting for many Gothic novels--Venice is not written from the inside but variously appropriated from without. Venice--the place, the name, the dream--seems to lend itself to a whole variety of appreciations, recuperations, and and hallucinations. In decay and decline, yet saturated with secret sexuality--suggesting a heady compound of death and desire--Venice becomes for many writers what is was for Byron: both "the greenest island of my imagination" and a "sea-sodom." It also, as this book tries to show, plays a crucial role in the development of modern writing. Tanner skillfully lays before us the many ways in which this dreamlike city has been summoned up, depicted, dramatized--then rediscovered or transfigured in selected writings through the years.

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428

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Harvard University Press

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0674933125

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9780674933125

IT Inventory and Resource Management with OCS Inventory NG 1.02

By: Barzan Tony Antal

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IT Inventory and Resource Management with OCS Inventory NG 1.02

By: Barzan Tony Antal

Eliminate inventorying dilemmas by implementing a free and feasible IT Inventory solution

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359

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Packt Publishing Ltd

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184951111X

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9781849511117

A Synthesis of Research on Second Language Writing in English

By: Ilona Leki,Alister Cumming,Tony Silva

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A Synthesis of Research on Second Language Writing in English

By: Ilona Leki,Alister Cumming,Tony Silva

I applaud the authors for this sizeable undertaking, as well as the care exercised in selecting and sequencing topics and subtopics. A major strength and salient feature of this volume is its range: It will serve as a key reference tool for researchers working in L2 composition and in allied fields.' – John Hedgcock, Monterey Institute for International Studies Synthesizing twenty-five years of the most significant and influential findings of published research on second language writing in English, this volume promotes understanding and provides access to research developments in the field. Overall, it distinguishes the major contexts of English L2 learning in North America, synthesizes the research themes, issues, and findings that span these contexts, and interprets the methodological progression and substantive findings of this body of knowledge. Of particular interest is the extensive bibliography, which makes this volume an essential reference tool for libraries and serious writing professionals, both researchers and practitioners, both L1 and L2. This book is designed to allow researchers to become familiar with the most important research on this topic, to promote understanding of pedagogical needs of L2 writing students, and to introduce graduate students to L2 writing research findings.

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431

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Routledge

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1135601526

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9781135601522

Birds of Seychelles

By: Adrian Skerrett,Tony Disley

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Birds of Seychelles

By: Adrian Skerrett,Tony Disley

The only field guide to every species recorded in Seychelles, covering over 250 species. This compact field guide, based on Birds of Seychelles by Adrian Skerrett, Ian Bullock and Tony Disley (Helm 2000), is the only field guide to cover every species recorded in Seychelles. It covers more than 250 species, including all residents, migrants and vagrants. Concise text on facing pages highlights key identification features, including habitat, distribution, status and voice. The plates are based on the authors' previous work, but with the addition on many new images. The text has been completely re-written and revised for this edition, and the plates have been re-worked to accommodate a number of new additions to the country's list. There are now 12 more plates than in the first edition.

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388

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472983238

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9781472983237

Mr. Claib, Ms. May, & Tony

By: Tony Ferguson

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Mr. Claib, Ms. May, & Tony

By: Tony Ferguson

Revealing Tony invites us to re-examine his life and, through it, also our history. It let us look at our own successes and failures that occur in naturally in life, and that our future is dictated through the efforts only we put forth. It also reminds us to never lose focus of our dreams, or let other people steal them.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1477160434

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9781477160435

Gordon Smith

Prince of Wingers

By: Tony Smith

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Gordon Smith

Prince of Wingers

By: Tony Smith

Gordon Smith: Prince of Wingers" is a biographical story recounting the life of legendary footballer Gordon Smith written by his son Tony. One of the 'Famous Five', Gordon Smith won the league with Hibernian on three separate occasions during an eighteen-year-long glittering career with the club. With Heart of Midlothian he won another league medal as well as a League Cup medal, followed by yet another championship medal with Dundee. He represented his country on thirty-nine separate occasions, captaining them three times. His mesmeric skills and grace gave joy to many football fans, not only during his time with the Leith club, but also whilst playing for Heart of Midlothian, Dundee and Scotland. The book itself describes Gordon's life from humble beginnings in backstreet alleys kicking stones in place of a football to the stature of becoming one of the most naturally gifted players in the history of British football - whilst giving readers a unique insight into the life of this very private man.

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Black & White Publishing

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1845023811

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9781845023812

In the Midnight Hour

The Life & Soul of Wilson Pickett

By: Tony Fletcher

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In the Midnight Hour

The Life & Soul of Wilson Pickett

By: Tony Fletcher

Looks at the life and music career of prominent soul singer Wilson Pickett, chronicling the performer's rise to stardom and his self-destructive fall into alcohol and drug addiction before ending his career on a high note with a Grammy-nominated album.

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Oxford University Press

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0190252944

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9780190252946

This Is Our City

Four Teams, Twelve Championships, and How Boston Became the Most Dominant Sports City in the World

By: Tony Massarotti

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This Is Our City

Four Teams, Twelve Championships, and How Boston Became the Most Dominant Sports City in the World

By: Tony Massarotti

A celebration of the last two decades of sports success in Boston from the co-host of the #1 sports radio show in New England Boston is a unique sports city. Unlike New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago, New Englanders' loyalties are not divided among competing franchises; in the four major American sports, the city has one team each: the Red Sox, the Celtics, the Bruins, and the Patriots. And, as any Boston fan will tell you, that loyalty runs deep. Sports just seem to mean more in New England. Over the last 20 years, those fans have been blessed with an extraordinary run of success, including 12 championships, six runners-up, and many more years of heated contention. In the 21st century, Boston became Titletown. According to Tony Massarotti, longtime Boston sports columnist and host of the #1 sports radio show in New England for the past ten years, this is not a coincidence. Massarotti's This Is Our City paints a portrait of the last 20 years in Boston sports, showing how one team's success has led to the next—how they have fed off each other, tried to one-up one another, and have supported each other. This is an account of an era where successes and failures stitched together the region, all playing out against major events such as 9/11 and the devastating Boston Marathon—which led to a memorably profane speech by David Ortiz, who declared, "This is our f@#king city!" Massarotti's This Is Our City is a valentine to Boston sports and will be loved by those fans, wherever they now live.

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Abrams

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ISBN 10

1647002540

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9781647002541

Realms: the Roleplaying Art of Tony Diterlizzi

By: Tony DiTerlizzi

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Realms: the Roleplaying Art of Tony Diterlizzi

By: Tony DiTerlizzi

New York Times bestselling creator Tony DiTerlizzi is known for his distinctive style depicting fantastical creatures, horrific monsters and courageous heroes. Collected here for the first time, this book features never-before-seen artwork and photographs, in addition to showcasing DiTerlizzi's most iconic roleplaying work with commentary by the artist. Introduction by Christopher Paolini (Eragon; Corgi, 2002-) and featuring appreciations by Guillermo del Toro, Brom, Jane Yolen, Holly Black, Zeb Cook, Jeff Easley, and Donato Giancola among others!

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Kitchen Sink Books

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161655732X

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9781616557324

Country Music Records

A Discography, 1921-1942

By: Tony Russell,Bob Pinson

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Country Music Records

A Discography, 1921-1942

By: Tony Russell,Bob Pinson

More than twenty years in the making, Country Music Records documents all country music recording sessions from 1921 through 1942. With primary research based on files and session logs from record companies, interviews with surviving musicians, as well as the 200,000 recordings archived at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Frist Library and Archives, this notable work is the first compendium to accurately report the key details behind all the recording sessions of country music during the pre-World War II era. This discography documents--in alphabetical order by artist--every commercial country music recording, including unreleased sides, and indicates, as completely as possible, the musicians playing at every session, as well as instrumentation. This massive undertaking encompasses 2,500 artists, 5,000 session musicians, and 10,000 songs. Summary histories of each key record company are also provided, along with a bibliography. The discography includes indexes to all song titles and musicians listed.

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Oxford University Press

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0198032048

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9780198032045

Blues with a Feeling

The Little Walter Story

By: Tony Glover,Scott Dirks,Ward Gaines

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Blues with a Feeling

The Little Walter Story

By: Tony Glover,Scott Dirks,Ward Gaines

Whenever you hear the prevalent wailing blues harmonica in commercials, film soundtracks or at a blues club, you are experiencing the legacy of the master harmonica player, Little Walter. Immensely popular in his lifetime, Little Walter had fourteen Top 10 hits on the R&B charts, and he was also the first Chicago blues musician to play at the Apollo. Ray Charles and B.B. King, great blues artists in their own right, were honored to sit in with his band. However, at the age of 37, he lay in a pauper's grave in Chicago. This book will tell the story of a man whose music, life and struggles continue to resonate to this day.

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Routledge

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113606530X

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9781136065309

Bracket Racing

By: Tony Sakkis

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Bracket Racing

By: Tony Sakkis

A basic guide to drag racing's most popular and fastest growing class. Includes information on: rules and regulations, driving techniques, engine setup, safety, and more.

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164

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Penguin

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1557882665

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9781557882660

Nepal

By: Hugh Finlay,Richard Everist,Tony Wheeler

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Nepal

By: Hugh Finlay,Richard Everist,Tony Wheeler

This guide to Nepal provides practical information on most aspects of travel, including health and safety advice, information on local cuisine, advice on customs and etiquette, historical and cultural information, maps, and more.

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0864427042

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9780864427045

Big Mouth Strikes Again

A Further Collection of Two Fisted Journalism

By: Tony Parsons

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Big Mouth Strikes Again

A Further Collection of Two Fisted Journalism

By: Tony Parsons

Big Mouth Strikes Again is an undiluted collection of some of the most compelling articles written over the last two decades by leading journalist and best-selling novelist. Tony Parsons. Offering a unique perspective on key events or issues, both global and personal, Parsons writes with passion, vitriol, humour and above all, honesty. From the death of Diana to sex with Madonna, Parsons' hard-hitting journalism is as entertaining and thought-provoking now, as it was then.

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256

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Andre Deutsch Limited

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023300114X

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9780233001142

A Man of Good Abilities

By: Tony Parker

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A Man of Good Abilities

By: Tony Parker

First published in 1967, A Man of Good Abilities was Tony Parker's fifth book, and told the story of 65 year-old 'Norman Edwards', a compulsive swindler-embezzler for his whole adult life, one punctuated by numerous ineffective terms of imprisonment. Using journals, letters, and interview transcripts Parker drew a finessing portrait of a man and a seemingly intractable problem that he posed to society. 'Tony Parker is a remarkably skilled and compassionate exponent of the documentary technique that he uses to illumine human character; with him, tape-recorded conversations are the stuff of art, not of mere photography.' New Society 'In his books the strength lies in the interpretive mind of the writer... He is a sociologist studying single cases in some depth and shows qualities of imagination shared by the historian and the biographer - a mixture of intelligence, sympathy and empathy.' TLS

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Faber & Faber

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0571304338

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9780571304332

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Shorebirds

Shorebirds

Venice Desired

Venice Desired

IT Inventory and Resource Management with OCS Inventory NG 1.02

IT Inventory and Resource Management with OCS Inventory NG 1.02

A Synthesis of Research on Second Language Writing in English

A Synthesis of Research on Second Language Writing in English

Birds of Seychelles

Birds of Seychelles

Mr. Claib, Ms. May, & Tony

Mr. Claib, Ms. May, & Tony

Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith

In the Midnight Hour

In the Midnight Hour

This Is Our City

This Is Our City

Realms: the Roleplaying Art of Tony Diterlizzi

Realms: the Roleplaying Art of Tony Diterlizzi

Country Music Records

Country Music Records

Blues with a Feeling

Blues with a Feeling

Bracket Racing

Bracket Racing

Nepal

Nepal

Big Mouth Strikes Again

Big Mouth Strikes Again

A Man of Good Abilities

A Man of Good Abilities

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