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Reading Cavell's The World Viewed

A Philosophical Perspective on Film

By: William Rothman,Marian Keane

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Reading Cavell's The World Viewed

A Philosophical Perspective on Film

By: William Rothman,Marian Keane

In their thoughtful study of one of Stanley Cavell's greatest yet most neglected books, William Rothman and Marian Keane address this eminent philosopher's many readers, from a variety of disciplines, who have neither understood why he has given film so much attention, nor grasped the place of The World Viewed within the totality of his writings about film. Rothman and Keane also reintroduce The World Viewed to the field of film studies. When the new field entered universities in the late 1960s, it predicated its legitimacy on the conviction that the medium's artistic achievements called for serious criticism and on the corollary conviction that no existing field was capable of the criticism filmed called for. The study of film needed to found itself, intellectually, upon a philosophical investigation of the conditions of the medium and art of film. Such was the challenge The World Viewed took upon itself. However, film studies opted to embrace theory as a higher authority than our experiences of movies, divorcing itself from the philosophical perspective of self-reflection apart from which, The World Viewed teaches, we cannot know what movies mean, or what they are. Rotham and Keane now argue that the poststructuralist theories that dominated film studies for a quarter of a century no longer compel conviction, Cavell's brilliant and beautiful book can provide a sense of liberation to a field that has forsaken its original calling. read in a way that acknowledges its philosophical achievement, The World Viewed can show the field a way to move forward by rediscovering its passion for the art of film. Reading Cavell's The World Viewed will prove invaluable to scholars and students of film and philosophy, and to those in other fields, such as literary studies and American studies, who have found Cavell's work provocative an fruitful.

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Wayne State University Press

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0814328962

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9780814328965

Barber of Natchez

By: Edwin Adams Davis,William Ransom Hogan

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Barber of Natchez

By: Edwin Adams Davis,William Ransom Hogan

In The Barber of Natchez, Edwin Adams Davis and William Ransom Hogan tell the remarkable story of William Johnson, a slave who rose to freedom, business success, and high community standing in the heart of the South—all before 1850. Emancipated as a young boy in 1820, Johnson became a barber’s apprentice and later opened several profitable barber shops of his own. As his wealth grew, he expanded into real estate and acquired large tracts of nearby farm and timber land. The authors explore in detail Johnson’s family, work, and social life, including his friendships with people of both races. They also examine his wanton murder and the resulting trial of the man accused of shooting him. More than the story of one individual, the narrative also offers compelling insight into the southern code of honor, the apprentice system, and the ownership of slaves by free blacks. Based on Johnson’s two-thousand-page diary, letters, and business records, this extraordinary biography reveals the complicated life of a freedman in Mississippi and a new perspective on antebellum Natchez.

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292

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LSU Press

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0807102121

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9780807102121

A Complete Reference Gazetteer of the United States of North America

By: William Chapin

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A Complete Reference Gazetteer of the United States of North America

By: William Chapin

Reprint of the original, first published in 1840.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3368737465

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9783368737467

History of Tazewell County and Southwest Virginia, 1748-1920

By: William C. Pendleton

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History of Tazewell County and Southwest Virginia, 1748-1920

By: William C. Pendleton

This volume has long been recognized as the definitive history of the area from 1748 to 1920. Divided into six distinct periods, it begins with the Aboriginal Period and ends with the Postbellum or Development Period, which details the immense growth in the Tazewell County area and other parts of Southwest Virginia. Numerous illustrations and photographs of early settlers, outstanding citizens of later periods, houses built when the county was young, and scenic views of Tazewell's beautiful landscape add interest and color to the outstanding work. This edition also includes an index with approximately 3,000 names.

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742

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The Overmountain Press

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0932807399

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9780932807397

Collections of the Kansas State Historical Society

Vol. IV

By: Franklin George Adams,George Washington Martin,William Elsey Connelley

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Collections of the Kansas State Historical Society

Vol. IV

By: Franklin George Adams,George Washington Martin,William Elsey Connelley

Reprint of the original, first published in 1890.

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3385391989

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9783385391987

A Whispered Name

By: William Brodrick

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A Whispered Name

By: William Brodrick

Gold Dagger Award Winner: “This complex thriller . . . explores some of life’s biggest moral questions and puts a human face on the war to end all wars.” —Kirkus Reviews A Wall Street Journal Best Mystery of the Year In the Larkwood Priory, secrets are rare. So Father Anselm is deeply dismayed by an allegation against the late Herbert Moore, one of the founding fathers of the Priory and the man who shaped his own vocation. The claim is inconceivable, but Anselm soon learns that Herbert did indeed have secrets in his past that he kept hidden all his life. While investigating the accusation, former lawyer Father Anselm discovers the horrors of a long-buried secret of war involving the young Captain Moore. A novel of moral complexity, superb characterization and, above all, profound humanity, A Whispered Name is fit to stand with the finest thrillers inspired by the First World War. “A Whispered Name holds its own?in moral purpose and expressive prose?with the best of Graham Greene.” —The Wall Street Journal “Poignant . . . with incredible pacing . . . a thought-provoking, nuanced story.” —Publishers Weekly “William Brodrick’s crime novels have the great (and unusual) merit of being unlike anyone else’s.” —Spectator

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Abrams

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1468315617

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9781468315615

The Kerrigans: A Texas Dynasty

By: William W. Johnstone,J.A. Johnstone

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The Kerrigans: A Texas Dynasty

By: William W. Johnstone,J.A. Johnstone

A strong, beautiful mother of five, Kate Kerrigan has made do since losing her husband in the bloody Battle of Shiloh. Now, two years after the Civil War, there's nothing left for them in Tennessee but poverty and bad memories. So Kate decides a better life awaits them in far-off West Texas. Thus begins a 1,000-mile trek through some of the harshest and most dangerous territory on the frontier. But by pulling together, the Kerrigans discover the conviction to overcome the unimaginable hardships and the strength of spirit that will help them build one of the largest cattle empires in history of the American West.

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333

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Kensington Books

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078603372X

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9780786033720

Genealogy Of The Lewis Family In America, From The Middle of The Seventeeth Century Down To The Present Time

By: William Terrell Lewis

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Genealogy Of The Lewis Family In America, From The Middle of The Seventeeth Century Down To The Present Time

By: William Terrell Lewis

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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463

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Read Books Ltd

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1473352916

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9781473352919

The Pirates' Treasure Chest (7 Gold Hunt Adventures & True Life Stories of the Legendary Swashbucklers)

The Gold-Bug, The Book of Buried Treasure, Treasure Island, The Pirate of Panama, Black Bartlemy's Treasure, Pieces of Eight, The Pagan Madonna, Stolen Treasure...

By: Robert Louis Stevenson,Edgar Allan Poe,William Macleod Raine,Jeffery Farnol,Richard Le Gallienne,Harold MacGrath,Howard Pyle,Ralph D. Paine

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The Pirates' Treasure Chest (7 Gold Hunt Adventures & True Life Stories of the Legendary Swashbucklers)

The Gold-Bug, The Book of Buried Treasure, Treasure Island, The Pirate of Panama, Black Bartlemy's Treasure, Pieces of Eight, The Pagan Madonna, Stolen Treasure...

By: Robert Louis Stevenson,Edgar Allan Poe,William Macleod Raine,Jeffery Farnol,Richard Le Gallienne,Harold MacGrath,Howard Pyle,Ralph D. Paine

The Gold-Bug (Edgar Allan Poe): A man is bitten by a golden bug and what ensues is a treasure hunt adventure featuring a cryptic message. Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson): A young boy is trapped between fierce pirates and his desire to find the missing treasure. The Pirate of Panama (William Macleod Raine): A story of the fight for buried treasure. Black Bartlemy's Treasure (Jeffery Farnol): A treasure hunt for the gold of legendary pirate, Black Bartlemy. The Pagan Madonna (Harold MacGrath): An unusual treasure-hunt tale featuring a lost but precious glass bead and a modern pirate. Pieces of Eight (Richard Le Gallienne) The Book of Buried Treasure: Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates (Ralph D. Paine) Stolen Treasure (Howard Pyle): treasure hunt stories from the author of Peter Pan adventures: Buccaneers and Marooners of the Spanish Main The Ghost of Captain Brand With the Buccaneers Tom Chist and the Treasure Box Jack Ballister's Fortunes Blueskin, the Pirate Captain Scarfield The Ruby of Kishmoor A True History of the Devil at New Hope

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1542

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e-artnow

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8027219620

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9788027219629

Let Us Talk of Many Things

The Collected Speeches

By: William F. Buckley Jr.

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Let Us Talk of Many Things

The Collected Speeches

By: William F. Buckley Jr.

From the man who helped ignite the modern conservative movement, a delightful collection of eloquent and witty speeches.

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Basic Books (AZ)

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0465003346

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9780465003341

The Hills of Refuge

A Novel

By: William N. Harben

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The Hills of Refuge

A Novel

By: William N. Harben

In this classic novel from acclaimed author William N. Harden, the lives of a simple but honorable family of farmers are turned upside down by unforeseeable events. Will they be able to reclaim their way of life? Fans of Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath will surely appreciate The Hills of Refuge.

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The Floating Press

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1775562689

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9781775562689

Payback

By: William W. Johnstone

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Payback

By: William W. Johnstone

An explosive new action series! Ex-CIA agent John Barrone spearheads a secret strike force of elite law enforcement and intelligence professionals on a seek-and-destroy mission against America's enemies. As terrorists smuggle a bio-weapon of mass destruction into the West Coast, Barrone and his team race against time to take on the plotters.

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Pinnacle Books

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0786010851

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9780786010851

On Second Thought

How Ambivalence Shapes Your Life

By: William R. Miller

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On Second Thought

How Ambivalence Shapes Your Life

By: William R. Miller

The rich inner world of a human being is far more complex than either/or. You can love and hate, want to go and want to stay, feel both joy and sadness. Psychologist William Miller--one of the world's leading experts on the science of change--offers a fresh perspective on ambivalence and its transformative potential in this revealing book. Rather than trying to overcome indecision by force of will, Dr. Miller explores what happens when people allow opposing arguments from their “inner committee members” to converse freely with each other. Learning to tolerate and even welcome feelings of ambivalence can help you get unstuck from unwanted habits, clarify your desires and values, explore the pros and cons of tough decisions, and open doorways to change. Vivid examples from everyday life, literature, and history illustrate why we are so often "of two minds," and how to work through it.

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Guilford Publications

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1462548083

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9781462548088

Franklin County, Ohio: A Collection Of Reminiscences Of The Early Settlement

By: William T. Martin

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Franklin County, Ohio: A Collection Of Reminiscences Of The Early Settlement

By: William T. Martin

It is the design of this book to preserve for the people of Franklin County an imperishable record of its early history — now existing only in scattering and detached papers and records, which are every year wasting away. To write the history of a single county, may to some appear like a very small business; while to others it is considered very desirable that someone should do so in every county. How else are the names and memory of our early settlers and friends to be preserved? And who is there that would not be pleased to look back, or to have his children look back, upon some record of his early days, and of departed friends? . It has been the writer's object in this compilation, to give a correct statement of all events worthy of remembrance, with their proper dates, so as to form a book of ready reference, such as will be convenient and interesting to all residents of the county.

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Jazzybee Verlag

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3849673294

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9783849673291

Book's by William T. Martin

Reading Cavell's The World Viewed

Reading Cavell's The World Viewed

Barber of Natchez

Barber of Natchez

A Complete Reference Gazetteer of the United States of North America

A Complete Reference Gazetteer of the United States of North America

History of Tazewell County and Southwest Virginia, 1748-1920

History of Tazewell County and Southwest Virginia, 1748-1920

Collections of the Kansas State Historical Society

Collections of the Kansas State Historical Society

A Whispered Name

A Whispered Name

The Kerrigans: A Texas Dynasty

The Kerrigans: A Texas Dynasty

Genealogy Of The Lewis Family In America, From The Middle of The Seventeeth Century Down To The Present Time

Genealogy Of The Lewis Family In America, From The Middle of The Seventeeth Century Down To The Present Time

The Pirates' Treasure Chest (7 Gold Hunt Adventures & True Life Stories of the Legendary Swashbucklers)

The Pirates' Treasure Chest (7 Gold Hunt Adventures & True Life Stories of the Legendary Swashbucklers)

Let Us Talk of Many Things

Let Us Talk of Many Things

The Hills of Refuge

The Hills of Refuge

Payback

Payback

On Second Thought

On Second Thought

Franklin County, Ohio: A Collection Of Reminiscences Of The Early Settlement

Franklin County, Ohio: A Collection Of Reminiscences Of The Early Settlement

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