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Famous Works of ArtAnd How They Got That Way
John Nici · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Pages: 336 Format: Hardcover
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In a world filled with great museums and great paintings, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is the reigning queen. Her portrait rules over a carefully designed salon, one that was made especially for her in a museum that may seem intended for no other purpose than to showcase her virtues.... |
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Disasters and Tragic Events
Mitchell Newton-Matza · ABC-CLIO Format: Hardcover
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Tragedies and disasters have always been part of the fabric of American history. Some gave rise to reactions that profoundly influenced the nation. Others dominated public consciousness for a moment, then disappeared from collective memory. Organized chronologically, Disasters and Tragic... |
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A Wild Justice: The Death and Resurrection of Capital Punishment in America
Evan J. Mandery · W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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New York Times Book Review Editors Choice Drawing on never-before-published original source detail, the epic story of two of the most consequential, and largely forgotten, moments in Supreme Court history. For two hundred years, the constitutionality of capital punishment had been axiomatic.... |
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U.S. Conflicts in the 21st Century
Spencer Tucker · ABC-CLIO Pages: 1228 Format: Print book
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Addressing the U. S. conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Global War on Terror from the year 2001 to the present, this comprehensive, three-volume encyclopedia covers the significant individuals, key events, and important places involved in these recent military events. Beginning with... |
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Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change
Barbara Winslow · Westview Press; 1 edition Format: Paperback
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A staunch proponent of breaking down racial and gender barriers, Shirley Chisholm had the esteemed privilege of being a pioneer in many aspects of her life. She was the first African American woman from Brooklyn elected to the New York State legislature and the first African American woman... |
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Medieval People: Vivid Lives in a Distant Landscape
Michael Prestwich · Thames & Hudson; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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A rich and revelatory exploration of the medieval world, conveyed through intimate biographies by a renowned historianThis engrossing, exquisitely illustrated, often witty account tells the life stories of some seventy individuals who made the Middle Ages. There are kings and queens, popes... |
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Breakfast at Sotheby's: An A-Z of the Art World
Philip Hook · The Overlook Press; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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When you stand in front of a work of art in a museum or exhibition, the first two questions you normally ask yourself are 1 Do I like it? and 2 Whos it by? When you stand in front of a work of art in an auction room or dealers gallery, you ask these two questions followed by others How much... |
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Greening Death: Reclaiming Burial Practices and Restoring Our Tie to the Earth
Suzanne Kelly · Rowman & Littlefield Pages: 195 Format: Print book
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We once disposed of our dead in earth-friendly ways - no chemicals, biodegradable containers, dust to dust. But over the last 150 years death care has become a toxic, polluting, and alienating industry in the United States.Today, people are slowly waking up to the possibility of more sustainable... |
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Good Thinking: What You Need to Know to be Smarter, Safer, Wealthier, and Wiser
Guy P. Harrison · Prometheus Books Pages: 288 Format: Paperback
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Critical-thinking skills are essential for life in the 21st century. In this follow-up to his introductory guide Think, and continuing his trademark of hopeful skepticism, Guy Harrison demonstrates in a detailed fashion how to sort through bad ideas, unfounded claims, and bogus information... |
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May I Quote You on That?: A Guide to Grammar and Usage
Stephen Spector · Oxford University Press, USA Pages: 416 Format: Paperback
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We all use language in different ways, depending on the situations we find ourselves in. In formal contexts we are usually expected to use a formal level of Standard English-the English codified in grammars, usage guides, and dictionaries. In May I Quote You on That? Stephen Spector offers... |
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Digging for Richard III: The Search for the Lost King
Mike Pitts · Thames & Hudson; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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The story of the archaeology behind the dig that found Richard III, told through a fascinating array of photographs, diagrams, and firsthand accounts In August 2012 a search began and on February 4, 2013 a team from Leicester University delivered its verdict to a mesmerized press room,... |
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GED Test For Dummies
Achim K. Krull · For Dummies Pages: 504 Format: Print book
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Score high on the GED Test In today's job environment, it's usually the better-educated person who gets the position, promotion, or raise. Scoring high on the GED Test can give you an edge over the competition - whether it's to get a brand-new job or advance in the one you already have.... |
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