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"Well-written, thoroughly researched, and impeccably organized, Poems by Presidents explores an intriguing and unexpected side to many American presidents: they wrote poetry! In this excellent anthology of presidential poems, Michael Croland offers us a new way to celebrate some of our most celebrated leaders." -Susan Katz, author of The President's Stuck in the Bathtub.
This first-ever anthology features poems by eleven presidents who, through...
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A photographic celebration of how things are made, honoring the workers who bring craft, passion, and technological savvy to American manufacturing-both traditional and cutting-edge
For the past ten years, Christopher Payne has embarked on a photographic journey to learn more about American manufacturing and the industries that built this country. He has gained access to a world that continues to thrive, although not many have been privy to its...
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Underlining why gender equality is a core component of sustainable infrastructure design, this report considers four key ADB investment sectors in Asia and the Pacific and sets out ways to evaluate gender-enhanced project outcomes. The report outlines theories of change and indicators designed to enable gender-inclusive infrastructure investment in urban development, transport, energy, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Designed to serve as a point...
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"The World's Greatest Books (Religion and Philosophy)" takes you on an exciting journey across the fields of religion and philosophy. Explore legendary books such as Augustine's "City of God," which provides significant insights into spirituality, and Aristotle's "Ethics," which explores the foundations of moral philosophy. From the calm contemplations of Thomas à Kempis' "Imitation of Christ" to the cerebral depth of Descartes' "Discourse on Method,"...
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Welcome to the fascinating story of how we got the world's greatest book-the Bible.
It is a captivating story that includes a little bit of everything: adventure and violence, mystery and bravery, history and romance, and dumb luck or divine intervention-depending on your point of view.
How in the world did we get this book that some people swear by-and other people swear at?
You don't have to be a skeptic to have a grocery list of questions about...
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The Bible No Mother Should Live Without. Scriptural answers from over 100 categories on different subjects such as...When Your Children Pursue Unwholesome Relationships / When Your Husband Is Not Committed To Christ / Balancing Family And Career / Feeling Overwhelmed By Your Responsibilities. Over 2,000 Scriptures To Encourage You
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A 2023 anthology of short stories written by contemporary rural American writers of color. First in The EastOver Anthology of Rural Stories series. Edited by Keith Pilapil Lesmeister. The 2023 collection features work by Jinwoo Chong, Risë Kevalshar Collins, Jamie Figueroa, Libby Flores, Jane Hammons, Mark L. Keats, Laura Lee Lucas, Jennifer Morales, Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera, Jeanette Weaskus, and Erika T. Wurth.
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In Faith Journey Publishings Spring Anthology, eight writers have come together to bring you their compelling, inspiring true stories, sure to tug at your heart and uplift your soul. Discover the stories and testimonies that bring encouraging answers to the questions of when, where, and how God fulfilled a promise in the lives of each writer.
For anyone who has ever longed, waited, or prayed for God's promise to them, this engaging short story collection...
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Genesis is one of the largest and most fascinating books of the Bible. Its 50 chapters span the creation of the world all the way to the lives of the patriarchs and matriarchs in the promised land. Rose Guide to Genesis will help you keep track of the most important people, places, and stories in the first book of the Bible as you delve into the world of the ancient Near East.
Learn about the people and lands of ancient world from Mesopotamia to...
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Los textos que conforman el presente volumen fueron publicados por la revista clandestina Policarpo, entre los meses de mayo de 1983 y diciembre de 1985. En sus páginas destacan las denuncias de las violaciones a los derechos humanos producidas en el marco de las protestas nacionales, las reflexiones críticas sobre los cambios estructurales creados e implementados por la Dictadura, los análisis sobre la crisis social producida como consecuencia...
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Clothing, dress, and ornamentation are crucial parts of individual and communal religious life and practice, yet they are too often overlooked. This book convenes leading scholars to explore the roles of attire and adornment in the creation and communication of religious meaning, identity, and community. Contributors investigate aspects of religious dress in North America in the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries, considering adornment...
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More than 40 percent of the world's estimated 7,100+ languages are in danger of disappearing by the end of this century. As with the decline of biodiversity, language loss has been attributed to environmental degradation, developmentalism, and the destruction of Indigenous communities. This book brings together leading experts and younger scholars across the humanities and social sciences to investigate what global language justice looks like in a...
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Excerpt: "In April 1949, judgment was rendered in the last of the series of 12 Nuernberg war crimes trials which had begun in October 1946 and were held pursuant to Allied Control Council Law No. 10. Far from being of concern solely to lawyers, these trials are of especial interest to soldiers, historians, students of international affairs, and others. The defendants in these proceedings, charged with war crimes and other offenses against international...
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No one can do anything about the weather, but we have captured it. Strange Weather Anthology: True Quirks of Nature is a collection of 15 true life stories from the 11 talented authors who lived through them, captured in vivid detail, in prose and verse. Some entries also include actual photographs.
Have you been through a hurricane...on a ship, seen balls of fire and strange flashes in the sky, dodged tornados while driving, seen a vivid or double...
735) Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal, Vol. 05, Nuremburg 14 N
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Excerpt: "In April 1949, judgment was rendered in the last of the series of 12 Nuernberg war crimes trials which had begun in October 1946 and were held pursuant to Allied Control Council Law No. 10. Far from being of concern solely to lawyers, these trials are of especial interest to soldiers, historians, students of international affairs, and others. The defendants in these proceedings, charged with war crimes and other offenses against international...
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A fascinating insight into the life of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Britain's longest reigning queen consort. This unique collection of essays, poetry, and artwork reveals the true history behind the brilliant wife of King George III.
Queen Charlotte (1744–1818) left an enduring impact on British society and culture. From her patronage of the arts and botanical interests to the scandal surrounding her personal life and addictions, this...
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"What is truth?" said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer.
-Francis Bacon
Although Christians are followers of the Truth, many find themselves tempted by the alternate "truths" offered by conspiracy theories. Christianity and conspiracy theories have had a long, complicated relationship. But today conspiracy theories are bringing our already polarized society to the brink of chaos. QAnon, the Big Lie, and anti-vaccination theories thrive...
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The digital intelligence that is inevitably starting to penetrate every aspect of our previously analogue systems of living, working or social interacting calls for new models of designing our city and opens new territories of experimentation in the processes related to urban design.
While the idea of intelligent machines that simulate "cognitive functions" such as "learning" or "problem solving" is not new, its extensive use, in recent years,...
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Now revised and updated to include reflections on the modern era of Red Sox baseball Commemorating the Boston Red Sox's unforgettable championship run in the fall of 2004, go behind the scenes and inside the dugout, bullpen, and clubhouse to discover how this team defied the ultimate odds. This oral history highlights how, during a span of just 76 hours, the Red Sox won four do-or-die games against their archrivals, the New York Yankees,...
740) Uzbekistán 2024
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«Todo lo que he oído sobre la belleza de Samarcanda es pura verdad, pero es aún más espléndida de lo que hubiera podido imaginar». Alejandro Magno.
Las leyendas del pasado y el nombre mítico de Samarcanda han guiado a la mayoría de los visitantes a Uzbekistán. En espacios infinitos de estepa y desierto, en montañas con picos aún vírgenes o a orillas de un mar desaparecido, el viajero, invitado a compartir el té con un pastor de ovejas...
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