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The Double Agents

By: W. E. B. Griffin,William Edmund Butterworth

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The Double Agents

By: W. E. B. Griffin,William Edmund Butterworth

Canidy, Fulmar, and their colleagues in the Office of Strategic Services work to convince Axis forces that an invasion of the European continent will take place on the beaches of Nazi-occupied France, an effort that is undermined by traitor spy activities

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Penguin

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0399154205

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9780399154201

Lincoln's Darkest Year

The War in 1862

By: William Marvel

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Lincoln's Darkest Year

The War in 1862

By: William Marvel

A portrait of a pivotal chapter in the Civil War, “featuring scheming politicians, bumbling generals, and an increasingly disheartened Northern public” (Brooks Simpson, author of Ulysses S. Grant: Triumph Over Adversity, 1822–1865). In Mr. Lincoln Goes to War, award-winning historian William Marvel focused on President Abraham Lincoln’s first year in office. In Lincoln’s Darkest Year, he paints a picture of 1862—again relying on recently unearthed primary sources and little-known accounts to offer newfound detail of this tumultuous period. Marvel highlights not just the actions but also the deeper motivations of major figures, including Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, George B. McClellan, Stonewall Jackson, and, most notably, Lincoln himself. As the action darts from the White House to the battlefields and back, the author sheds new light on the hardships endured by everyday citizens and the substantial and sustained public opposition to the war. Combining fluid prose and scholarship with the skills of an investigative historical detective, Marvel unearths the true story of our nation’s greatest crisis.

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HMH

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0547523866

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9780547523866

Hollywood's Hellfire Club

The Misadventures of John Barrymore, W.C. Fields, Errol Flynn and the Bundy Drive Boys

By: Gregory William Mank

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Hollywood's Hellfire Club

The Misadventures of John Barrymore, W.C. Fields, Errol Flynn and the Bundy Drive Boys

By: Gregory William Mank

They made fans go crazy and censors apoplectic, spent fortunes faster than they made them, forged Rembrandts and hung them in major museums, went on trial for committing statutory rape with necrophiliac teenage girls, reinterpreted Hamlet as an incestuous mama's boy,and swilled immeasurable quantities of spirits during week-long parties on wobbly yachts. They were "The Bundy Drive Boys," and they made the Rat Pack look like Cub Scouts. Their self-destructiveness was spectacular, the misanthropy profound, but behind the boozy bravado was a devoted mutual affection. The Bundy Drive Boys' un-bowdlerized stories have never been illustrated so well or told so completely as within Hollywood's Hellfire Club. Author Gregory William Mank also wrote It's Alive!: The Classic Cinema Saga of Frankenstein and Hollywood Cauldron.

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385

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Feral House

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1932595678

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9781932595673

Wines and Wineries of California’s Central Coast

A Complete Guide from Monterey to Santa Barbara

By: William A. Ausmus

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Wines and Wineries of California’s Central Coast

A Complete Guide from Monterey to Santa Barbara

By: William A. Ausmus

In comparative tastings, wines from California's Central Coast rival those from such renowned regions as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa, yet they also offer superb value. This is the first comprehensive guide to one of the world's most dynamic and beautiful wine regions-and the setting for the award-winning movie Sideways. An excellent, one-stop resource for touring and tasting at convenient wineries located from Monterey to Santa Barbara, the guide is organized into county-by-county alphabetical listings for this up-and-coming region. Wines and Wineries of California's Central Coast includes: * Profiles of nearly 300 wineries personally visited by the author * Profiles of individual vintners * 5 maps * Winery ratings, plus author and winemaker recommendations * Visitors' and contact information for each winery * Discussions of regional wine history and terroir * Descriptions of designated American Viticultural Areas and grape varietals

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375

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Univ of California Press

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0520931831

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9780520931831

Euler

The Master of Us All

By: William Dunham

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Euler

The Master of Us All

By: William Dunham

This book examines the huge scope of mathematical areas explored and developed by Leonhard Euler.

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220

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Cambridge University Press

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0883853280

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9780883853283

Robert A. Heinlein, Vol 2

In Dialogue with His Century Volume 2: The Man Who Learned Better

By: William H. Patterson

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Robert A. Heinlein, Vol 2

In Dialogue with His Century Volume 2: The Man Who Learned Better

By: William H. Patterson

The second volume of the first authorized biography of Robert A. Heinlein, generally considered the greatest SF writer of the 20th century, a bestselling author, military man, politician, and one of the founding minds of Libertarian politics in the USA.

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672

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Macmillan

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0765319616

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9780765319616

With Malice Toward Some

Treason and Loyalty in the Civil War Era

By: William Alan Blair

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With Malice Toward Some

Treason and Loyalty in the Civil War Era

By: William Alan Blair

With Malice toward Some: Treason and Loyalty in the Civil War Era

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UNC Press Books

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1469614057

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9781469614052

Ida Lupino

A Biography

By: William Donati

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Ida Lupino

A Biography

By: William Donati

British-born actress, singer, director, and producer Ida Lupino (1918-1995) cut one of the most alluring profiles of any Hollywood persona during the forties and fifties. The star of classic films such as They Drive by Night (1940), High Sierra (1941), and Road House (1948), she was a stalwart of the screen throughout her early career and frequently received top billing ahead of stars such as Humphrey Bogart. While her talent was undeniable, her insistence on taking only roles she felt would challenge her professionally often put her at odds with the demands of studio executives. It was in those periods of frustration and suspension as an actor that Lupino fostered a talent for the filmmaking process. In a bold decision for a woman of the era, she founded her own independent production company where she became widely regarded as one of the most prolific filmmakers working at the height of the Hollywood studio system. She has been described by fellow directors such as Martin Scorsese as "resilient, with a remarkable empathy for the fragile and heartbroken." William Donati's Ida Lupino: A Biography chronicles the dramatic life of one of Hollywood's most substantive and innovative artists who lived her life unapologetically both behind and in front of the camera. Now considered a classic biography of an amazing talent, Vanity Fair praised the book as "masterful." Celebrating 27 years in print, this edition has a new cover, all new photographs, and a poignant preface by the author.

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813196868

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9780813196862

History Of Chartered Surveyors In Singapore, The: The First Hundred Years: 1868 - 1968

By: William James Jones

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History Of Chartered Surveyors In Singapore, The: The First Hundred Years: 1868 - 1968

By: William James Jones

There is a rich history of achievements by Chartered Surveyors in Singapore going back as far as the 1880s. Their stories have largely gone untold. This book tells the stories of individual Chartered Surveyors in Singapore over the first hundred years since the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors was founded (1868 to 1968) and explains the role they played in the development of Singapore. The book also includes the stories of the pioneer Singaporean Chartered Surveyors from the 1940s onwards, many of whom studied overseas but returned to Singapore where they would play important roles in the real estate industry over future decades.Related Link(s)

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World Scientific

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9811268460

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9789811268465

Lincoln's Autocrat

The Life of Edwin Stanton

By: William Marvel

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Lincoln's Autocrat

The Life of Edwin Stanton

By: William Marvel

Edwin M. Stanton (1814-1869), one of the nineteenth century's most impressive legal and political minds, wielded enormous influence and power as Lincoln's secretary of war during most of the Civil War and under Johnson during the early years of Reconstruction. In the first full biography of Stanton in more than fifty years, William Marvel offers a detailed reexamination of Stanton's life, career, and legacy. Marvel argues that while Stanton was a formidable advocate and politician, his character was hardly benign. Climbing from a difficult youth to the pinnacle of power, Stanton used his authority--and the public coffers--to pursue political vendettas, and he exercised sweeping wartime powers with a cavalier disregard for civil liberties. Though Lincoln's ability to harness a cabinet with sharp divisions and strong personalities is widely celebrated, Marvel suggests that Stanton's tenure raises important questions about Lincoln's actual control over the executive branch. This insightful biography also reveals why men like Ulysses S. Grant considered Stanton a coward and a bully, who was unashamed to use political power for partisan enforcement and personal preservation.

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UNC Press Books

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1469622505

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9781469622507

Othello

Revised Edition

By: William Shakespeare

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Othello

Revised Edition

By: William Shakespeare

This second edition of Othello has a new, illustrated introduction by leading American scholar Ayanna Thompson, which addresses such key issues as race, religion and gender, as well as looking at ways in which the play has been adapted in more recent times. Othello is one of Shakespeare's great tragedies-written in the same five-year period as Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth. The new introduction attends to the play's different meanings throughout history, while articulating the historical context in which Othello was created, paying particular attention to Shakespeare's source materials and the evidence about early modern constructions of racial and religious difference. It also explores the life of the play in different historical moments, demonstrating how meanings and performances develop, accrue, and metamorphose over time. The volume provides a rich and current resource, making this best-selling play edition ideal for today's students at advanced school and undergraduate level.

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449

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472571797

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9781472571793

Tombstone Inscriptions from the Churchyard of the First Reformed Dutch Church of Fishkill Village, Dutchess Co., N.Y.

By: Elias William Van Voorhis

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Tombstone Inscriptions from the Churchyard of the First Reformed Dutch Church of Fishkill Village, Dutchess Co., N.Y.

By: Elias William Van Voorhis

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385403065

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9783385403062

Nearer, My God

An Autobiography of Faith

By: William F. Buckley (Jr.),William Frank Buckley

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Nearer, My God

An Autobiography of Faith

By: William F. Buckley (Jr.),William Frank Buckley

The nationally bestselling exploration of the importance of religious faith in one's life, by the world-famed social and political commentator. In highly personal terms, and with the wit and acuity for which he is justly renowned, Buckley discusses the vital issues of Catholic doctrine and practice.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0156006189

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9780156006187

Firewalls and Internet Security

Repelling the Wily Hacker

By: William R. Cheswick,Steven M. Bellovin,Aviel D. Rubin

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Firewalls and Internet Security

Repelling the Wily Hacker

By: William R. Cheswick,Steven M. Bellovin,Aviel D. Rubin

Introduces the authors' philosophy of Internet security, explores possible attacks on hosts and networks, discusses firewalls and virtual private networks, and analyzes the state of communication security.

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Addison-Wesley Professional

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020163466X

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9780201634662

Deceptions of World War II

By: William B. Breuer

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Deceptions of World War II

By: William B. Breuer

Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer "A first-class historian." -The Wall Street Journal Top Secret Tales of World War II "A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template." -Publishers Weekly "Perfect for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone." -Kirkus Reviews Daring Missions of World War II " The author brings to light many previously unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories." -Albuquerque Journal Secret Weapons of World War II "Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out." -Publishers Weekly

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Turner Publishing Company

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0471207470

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9780471207474

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The Double Agents

The Double Agents

Lincoln's Darkest Year

Lincoln's Darkest Year

Hollywood's Hellfire Club

Hollywood's Hellfire Club

Wines and Wineries of California’s Central Coast

Wines and Wineries of California’s Central Coast

Euler

Euler

Robert A. Heinlein, Vol 2

Robert A. Heinlein, Vol 2

With Malice Toward Some

With Malice Toward Some

Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino

History Of Chartered Surveyors In Singapore, The: The First Hundred Years: 1868 - 1968

History Of Chartered Surveyors In Singapore, The: The First Hundred Years: 1868 - 1968

Lincoln's Autocrat

Lincoln's Autocrat

Othello

Othello

Tombstone Inscriptions from the Churchyard of the First Reformed Dutch Church of Fishkill Village, Dutchess Co., N.Y.

Tombstone Inscriptions from the Churchyard of the First Reformed Dutch Church of Fishkill Village, Dutchess Co., N.Y.

Nearer, My God

Nearer, My God

Firewalls and Internet Security

Firewalls and Internet Security

Deceptions of World War II

Deceptions of World War II

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