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A Place Called Appomattox

By: William Marvel

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Although Appomattox Court House is one of the most symbolically charged places in America, it was an ordinary tobacco-growing village both before and after an accident of fate brought the armies of Lee and Grant together there. It is that Appomattox--the typical small Confederate community--that William Marvel portrays in this deeply researched, compelling study. He tells the story of the Civil War from the perspective of those who inhabited one of the conflict's most famous sites. The village sprang into existence just as Texas became a state and reached its peak not long before Lee and Grant met there. The postwar decline of the village mirrored that of the rural South as a whole, and Appomattox served as the focal point for both Lost Cause myth-making and reconciliation reveries. Marvel draws on original documents, diaries, and letters composed as the war unfolded to produce a clear and credible portrait of everyday life in this town, as well as examining the galvanizing events of April 1865. He also scrutinizes Appomattox the national symbol, exposing and explaining some of the cherished myths surrounding the surrender there.

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0807860832

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Luger

By: William Kinread

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Luger

By: William Kinread

When young lawyer Ian Sutherland is asked to write a death-bed Will, he has no idea that the dying man, John Field, had been a Royal Marine sniper in the Second World War. Having shot an SS officer, Manfred Fuchs, during the Battle of the Bulge, John Field removed a Luger, a rare Rolex watch and a wallet from his corpse. Field’s dying wish is that Sutherland returns the watch and the wallet to Fuchs’s family. Reluctantly embarking on a journey which firstly takes him to Munich, Sutherland exposes links to Nazi supporting aristocrats at the heart of the British banking establishment and a cover-up of both personal secrets and business impropriety. Falling in love with a German girl along the way, on his return to London, Sutherland is interrogated by Simon Black, head of the German desk at MI6 only to discover that he too has a secret past and a hidden agenda. In the ensuing battle of wits, Sutherland fights to hold on to his integrity even at the risk of his own life.

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Fisher King Publishing

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1913170349

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Abe's Youth

Shaping the Future President

By: William E. Bartelt,Joshua A. Claybourn

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Abe's Youth

Shaping the Future President

By: William E. Bartelt,Joshua A. Claybourn

“A fascinating, in-depth examination” of Abraham Lincoln’s life between the ages of seven and twenty-one (Johnson County Historical Society). Although Lincoln’s adult life as president, statesman, and savior of the Union has been well documented and analyzed, most biographers have regarded his early years as inconsequential to his career and accomplishments. But in 1920, a group of historians known as the Lincoln Inquiry were determined to give Lincoln’s formative years their due. Abe’s Youth takes a look into their writings, which focus on Lincoln’s life between seven and twenty-one years of age. By filling in the gaps on Lincoln’s childhood, these authors shed light on how his experiences growing up influenced the man he became. As the first fully annotated edition of the Lincoln Inquiry papers, Abe’s Youth offers indispensable reading for anyone hoping to learn about Lincoln’s early life.

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Indiana University Press

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0253043921

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9780253043924

Cry of Eagles

By: William W. Johnstone

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Cry of Eagles

By: William W. Johnstone

He walks on his own—but trouble follows close behind—in this action-packed MacCallister Western by the USA Today bestselling author . . . Falcon MacCallister roams the West, far from home, far from the memories of the peace and beauty of MacCallister's Valley. With a destiny as wide and unsure as the open range, he is a loner. But to those who know him, he is a legend . . . In a small New Mexico town, two young gunslicks are looking for a reputation, eager for a kill, desperate for history to write their names in blood. In a split-second hook and draw, one of them will lie dead. And once again, Falcon MacCallister will be the most wanted man in the West. Now, from the Arizona border to the shadows of the Dragoon Mountains to the burning trail of Apache rage, he must fend off a ruthless posse that has sworn vengeance. Because a man like MacCallister knows: Between the final prayer and the snap of the rope there's no time for mercy.

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Pinnacle Books

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0786037571

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9780786037575

Survival of a Texan

By: William F. Spivey Sr.

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Survival of a Texan

By: William F. Spivey Sr.

SURVIVAL OF A TEXAN Before the days of McDonalds, Best Western and affordable telephones, two sets of Grandparents, not knowing of the other’s plans, set out on a 75 mile trip by horse and buggy, to await the arrival of an expected Grandchild. It was a three day journey. They slept under the buggies at night on quilts placed on top of tarpaulins. The father of the expected baby was caught in a fierce “Blue Norther” while trying to get a doctor. Despite the dilemma, a baby Boy was born. He was an adventurous little boy intent on working for money at an early age. His Dad was generally a loving father but became abusive when he was drinking hard liquor. Billy Boy took on the responsibility of the support of the family at an early age. He bought his first house at the age of twelve and remodeled it with a little help. At the age of 18 {actually 17} he went off to war where he was critically wounded twice on the same day and was given the Last Rites. A bullet entered below his right ear exploded in his mouth and a part of his right check was blown away. He was in a fierce battle in the retaking of Manila. A freighter, which was converted to a hospital ship, was transporting Bill and others from Leyte to Hollandia, New Guinea. It was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and the crippled ship moved on slowly toward Hollandia, NG. The submarine was obliterated by a US Navy escort. Bill was “Born Again” in a foxhole. His faith in Jesus has carried him through the rough times and personal tragedies. You must read this fascinating book of Bill’s unusual and eventful life.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1450059570

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L.A. Noir

Nine Dark Visions of the City of Angels

By: William Hare

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L.A. Noir

Nine Dark Visions of the City of Angels

By: William Hare

Los Angeles is an ideal city for film noir for both economic and aesthetic reasons. The largest metropolitan area in the country, home to an ever-changing population of the disillusioned and in close proximity to city, mountains, ocean, and desert, the City of Angels became a center of American film noir. This detailed discussion of nine films explores such topics as why certain settings are appropriate for film noir, why L.A. has been a favorite of authors such as Raymond Chandler, and relevant political developments in the area. The films are also examined in terms of story content as well as how they developed in the project stage. Utilizing a number of quotes from interviews, the work examines actors, directors, and others involved with the films, touching on their careers and details of their time in L.A. The major films covered are The Big Sleep, Criss Cross, D.O.A., In A Lonely Place, The Blue Gardenia, Kiss Me Deadly, The Killing, Chinatown, and L.A. Confidential.

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McFarland

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0786437405

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Twin Creeks

By: William Carter Burnham

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Twin Creeks

By: William Carter Burnham

Twin Creeks by William Carter Burnham Twin Creeks is the story of two young boys who leave their home in Georgia and travel west seeking a better future. Travel along with them and witness the transformation from young naïve boys into savvy frontiersmen. This book is not based on any one particular person or event. The characters and story are all fictional, but they are based on reality. Wyatt Earp was in several gunfights and he never got a scratch. The Comanche were people trying to hold on to their way of life. In spite of the dangers and hardships, families moved west. All were looking for something better. The author believes you will enjoy this story and meeting the characters. About the Author In addition to being a Vietnam veteran, William Carter Burnham is a retired construction inspector for Coweta County, Georgia, where he worked for 20 years. William resides in Hogansville Georgia with his wife of forty-one years, Ruby. William and Ruby have two children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He has always loved the history of the West and, after five years of writing, he is proud to present Twin Creeks.

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Dorrance Publishing

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148096865X

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A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism

By: William E. Deal,Brian Ruppert

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A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism

By: William E. Deal,Brian Ruppert

A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers a comprehensive, nuanced, and chronological account of the evolution of Buddhist religion in Japan from the sixth century to the present day. Traces each period of Japanese history to reveal the complex and often controversial histories of Japanese Buddhists and their unfolding narratives Examines relevant social, political, and transcultural contexts, and places an emphasis on Japanese Buddhist discourses and material culture Addresses the increasing competition between Buddhist, Shinto, and Neo-Confucian world-views through to the mid-nineteenth century Informed by the most recent research, including the latest Japanese and Western scholarship Illustrates the richness and complexity of Japanese Buddhism as a lived religion, offering readers a glimpse into the development of this complex and often misunderstood tradition

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118608313

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Warrick and its Prominent People. A History of Warrick County, Indiana, from the Time of its Organization and Settlement, with Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent People of the Past and Present

By: William Fortune

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Warrick and its Prominent People. A History of Warrick County, Indiana, from the Time of its Organization and Settlement, with Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent People of the Past and Present

By: William Fortune

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

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338545736X

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There I Grew Up

Remembering Abraham Lincoln's Indiana Youth

By: William E. Bartelt

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There I Grew Up

Remembering Abraham Lincoln's Indiana Youth

By: William E. Bartelt

In 1859 Abraham Lincoln covered his Indiana years in one paragraph and two sentences of a written autobiographical statement that included the following: "We reached our new home about the time the State came into the union. It was a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals in the woods. There I grew up." William E. Bartelt uses annotation and primary source material to tell the history of Lincoln's Indiana years by those who were there. The book reveals, through the words of those who knew him, Lincoln's humor, compassion, oratorical skills and thirst for knowledge, and it provides an overview of Lincoln's Indiana experiences, his family, the community where the Lincolns settled and southern Indiana from 1816 to 1830.

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Indiana Historical Society

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0871954435

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Romans: A Social Identity Commentary

By: William S. Campbell

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Romans: A Social Identity Commentary

By: William S. Campbell

William S. Campbell provides a comprehensive commentary on Paul's most challenging letter. In conversation with reception history and previous scholarship, he emphasizes the contextuality of Romans as a letter to Rome, using social identity theory combined with historical, literary and theological perspectives to arrive at a coherent reading of the entire letter. Because Paul has never visited Rome and is not the founder of the Christ-movement there, Campbell argues that his guidance and teaching are formulated more cautiously than in his other letters. Yet the long list of people who had previous links with him and his mission to the 'gentiles' demonstrates that Paul is well-informed about the situation in Rome and addresses issues that have arisen. With Christ the Messianic Time is beginning, but there was some lack of clarity in Rome about the implications of this for Jews and gentiles. Rather than ethne in Christ replacing Israel, as some in Rome possibly concluded, Campbell stresses that Paul affirms the irrevocable calling of Israel, and that simultaneously the identity of ethne in Christ is also called alongside the people Israel; thus, the integrity of the identity of both is affirmed as indispensable for God's purpose now revealed in Christ. Campbell fully demonstrates how Paul in Romans achieves this by the social and theological intertwining of the message of the gospel.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0567709957

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Murderers' Row Volume Two

Bogeyman, Murder in the Family, Targeted

By: Steve Jackson,Burl Barer,M. William Phelps

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Murderers' Row Volume Two

Bogeyman, Murder in the Family, Targeted

By: Steve Jackson,Burl Barer,M. William Phelps

Three true-crime books in one volume, featuring cases ranging from Texas to Georgia to Alaska, from New York Times–bestselling and award-winning authors. Included in this three-in-one volume are: Bogeyman by New York Times–bestselling author Steve Jackson For years he stalked elementary schools and playgrounds looking for young girls from low-income neighborhoods to abduct, rape and murder. They were “throwaway kids” to him, hardly missed, soon forgotten, except by those who loved them. He was every parent’s worst nightmare—and it took a decades-long fight by Texas lawmen to bring him to justice. “A fascinating, well-paced read about the lows and highs of cold case investigations.” —Katherine Ramsland, in Psychology Today Murder In The Familyby Edgar Award–winning author Burl Barer A New York Times Bestseller: In 1987, Anchorage police arrived at a horrific scene of carnage. In a downtown apartment, they found Nancy Newman’s brutally beaten corpse and the bodies of her two young daughters. After an intense investigation, they identified the principal suspect: Kirby Anthoney—a troubled drifter who’d turned to his uncle, Nancy’s husband, for help and a place to stay. Little did he know that the nephew he took in was a murderous sociopath . . . “Barer writes true crime at its best.” —Jack Olsen Targetedby New York Times–bestselling author M. William Phelps When her missing boyfriend is found dead, his body encased in cement inside a watering trough and dumped in a cattle field, a Georgia sheriff’s deputy is arrested and charged with his murder. But as an investigative journalist digs in, the truth leads to questions about her guilt . . . “Phelps is one of America’s finest true-crime writers.” —Vincent Bugliosi

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WildBlue Press

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1948239477

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Connecticut Gridiron

Football Minor Leaguers of the 1960s and 1970s

By: William J. Ryczek

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Connecticut Gridiron

Football Minor Leaguers of the 1960s and 1970s

By: William J. Ryczek

This narrative history of minor league football teams in Connecticut in the 1960s and 1970s is based on extensive newspaper and periodical research and interviews with nearly 70 former players, broadcasters and journalists. Only a few players--like Marv Hubbard, Lou Piccone and Bob Tucker--made it to the NFL, but many more played for as little as $25 per game in their quest to make it big or just have fun. Wealthy men like Pete Savin and Frank D'Addario owned teams in Hartford and Bridgeport. In the days before cable television saturated the media with live sports, small town fans turned out to support their local heroes, often men who worked on construction crews during the week and stopped by the diner Sunday morning to talk football. Now in their 60s, 70s and 80s, these men share their stories of a simpler era; the good times, like the Hartford Knights' 1968 ACFL championship season, and the long bus rides and missed paydays that were as much a part of minor league ball as first downs and interceptions.

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McFarland

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0786478330

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Ethics

Systematic Theology Volume 1, Revised

By: James Wm. McClendon JR.,James William, Jr. McClendon

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Ethics

Systematic Theology Volume 1, Revised

By: James Wm. McClendon JR.,James William, Jr. McClendon

When it first appeared in 1986, James McClendon's Ethics laid claim to two compelling theological ideas: first, that a highly distinctive theological perspective characterizes the inheritors of the sixteenth century's radical reformation. At the heart of this perspective is what McClendon calls the baptist vision, a way of understanding the gospel that emphasizes the church's distinction from the world, and its continuity with the church of the New Testament. Second, that because of its emphasis on the centrality of discipleship, this radical reformation outlook insists that theology's first task is to discover and explore the shape of the church's common life as the body of Christ; hence McClendon's novel decision to begin the task of writing a systematic theology with a volume on ethics. Since its first publication, Ethics has been followed by Doctrine (1994), and Witness (2000). The completion of the overall work has brought into sharper focus many of the theological and ethical issues and concerns central to the baptist tradition. In this revised edition of Ethics, McClendon infuses his claim for the priority of ethics within the theological task with a new urgency, born of the fuller, more complete definition of the baptist vision that Doctrine and Witness have made possible. Ethics is central, he reminds us, because biblical faith rests on a set of distinctive practices that arise from our placement within a larger Christian story. In his revisions McClendon offers a more complete explanation of how the interaction of faithful practices and gospel story give rise to a way of life that is distinctively Christian.

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Abingdon Press

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0687000548

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9780687000548

Tales from Pinehurst

Stories from the Mecca of American Golf

By: Robert Hartman,William C. Campbell

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Tales from Pinehurst

Stories from the Mecca of American Golf

By: Robert Hartman,William C. Campbell

Pinehurst, a pinpoint on the map of North Carolina, is a 100-year-old course beloved by all true golf fans. In Pinehurst, golf is more than a game; it's a way of life. In Tales From Pinehurst, readers will experience historical tales and lore from those that have witnessed the growth of one of golf's most endearing playing ?elds--from the infamous Donald Ross creation No. 2 course, which has baffled professional golfers for decades, to the US Opens it has hosted. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports--books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1613210434

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Paul and the Creation of Christian Identity

By: William S. Campbell

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Paul and the Creation of Christian Identity

By: William S. Campbell

An examination of how the church eventually became a gentile movement, exploring how this was as the result of various historical, social and cultural factors in which the earliest vision of diversity within the church was lost, contrary to Paul's vision in which subgroup identities of Jew and gentile in Christ were recognized.

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A&C Black

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0567033678

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A Course in Minimal Surfaces

By: Tobias Holck Colding,William P. Minicozzi II

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A Course in Minimal Surfaces

By: Tobias Holck Colding,William P. Minicozzi II

Minimal surfaces date back to Euler and Lagrange and the beginning of the calculus of variations. Many of the techniques developed have played key roles in geometry and partial differential equations. Examples include monotonicity and tangent cone analysis originating in the regularity theory for minimal surfaces, estimates for nonlinear equations based on the maximum principle arising in Bernstein's classical work, and even Lebesgue's definition of the integral that he developed in his thesis on the Plateau problem for minimal surfaces. This book starts with the classical theory of minimal surfaces and ends up with current research topics. Of the various ways of approaching minimal surfaces (from complex analysis, PDE, or geometric measure theory), the authors have chosen to focus on the PDE aspects of the theory. The book also contains some of the applications of minimal surfaces to other fields including low dimensional topology, general relativity, and materials science. The only prerequisites needed for this book are a basic knowledge of Riemannian geometry and some familiarity with the maximum principle.

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American Mathematical Society

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1470476401

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