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Merze Tate: The Global Odyssey of a Black Woman ScholarBorn in rural Michigan during the Jim Crow era, the bold and irrepressible Merze Tate (1905-1996) refused to limit her intellectual ambitions, despite living in what she called a "sex and race discriminating world." Against all odds, the brilliant and hardworking Tate earned degrees...
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Merkur: Paras Sur La Cr?te - Mai 1941Text in FrenchÀ l'issue de Marita, de la campagne des Balkans et de la victoire allemande en Grèce continentale, l'île de Crète, en tant que base de la RAF, constitue une grave menace pour le Reich, les champs pétrolifères de Ploesti seraient menacés par...
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MeditationsDelve into this stunning gift edition boasting the complete collection of Meditationswith an introduction by Pierre Baumann. The personal writings of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD, not only reflect on the philosophical idea of Stoicism, but also...
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Mayors in the Middle: Indirect Rule and Local Government in Occupied PalestineWhat does local self-government look like in the absence of sovereignty? From the beginning of its occupation of the West Bank in 1967, Israel has experimented with different forms of rule. Since the 1990s, it has delegated certain governing responsibilities to the Palestinian Authority...
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Maritime Bristol in the Slave-Trade EraExplores the maritime history of Bristol, a leading slave port in the eighteenth century Delves into the hazards of the slave trade, its recruitment of seamen, its fractious labour relations and mutinies, and how these were resolved by law. One chapter examines in detail...
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Marilyn Monroe: Icons of Style, for Fans of Megan Hess, the Little Booksof Fashion and the Complete Catwalk CollectionsLife advice from a screen legend Arguably one of the most recognisable actresses of all time, this unauthorised collection of inspirational quotes demonstrates the spirit of a true style icon, and reflects on fashion, elegance, success, beauty and beyond.-'All little girls should be told...
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Maricas: Queer Cultures and State Violence in Argentina and Spain, 1942-1982In Maricas Javier Fern?ndez-Galeano traces the erotic lives and legal battles of Argentine and Spanish gender- and sexually nonconforming people who carved out their own spaces in metropolitan and rural cultures between the 1940s and the 1980s. In both countries, agents of the state,...
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Maricas: Queer Cultures and State Violence in Argentina and Spain, 1942-1982In Maricas Javier Fern?ndez-Galeano traces the erotic lives and legal battles of Argentine and Spanish gender- and sexually nonconforming people who carved out their own spaces in metropolitan and rural cultures between the 1940s and the 1980s. In both countries, agents of the state,...
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Marc Quinn: Self, You, and the WorldRecognised as one of the leading artists of his generation, Marc Quinn is not easily reduced to convenient labels. The most comprehensive book on Quinn to date, Self, You, and the World traces the artist's three-decades-long fascination with the multifaceted experience of being human....
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Major Problems in American History, Volume IIDesigned to encourage critical thinking about history, the MAJOR PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN HISTORY series introduces you to both primary sources and analytical essays on important topics in U.S. history. This collection serves as the primary anthology for the introductory survey course, covering the subject�s...
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Maine's Two-Footer Railroads: The Linwood Moody CollectionBeginning in 1932, Linwood W. Moody (1905-1983) documented in photographs and collected artifacts of Maine's two-footer railroads. A pioneer of railroad photography, his work led to articles in numerous publications such as Railroad Magazine and later culminated in Linwood's 1959 publication The Maine Two-Footers...
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Lost Service Stations of Central PennsylvaniaAs automobile transportation exploded in the first half of the 20th century, the service station became a part of everyday life for a growing number of Americans in Central Pennsylvania./p>In Lost Service Stations of Central Pennsylvania Jimmy Rosen and Emily McCoy showcase these stations,...
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Lost Motels of GatlinburgForgotten Gems of Gatlinburg Gatlinburg is well known for its tourism as thousands flock to the area each year. Many of them lodged in iconic motels that were a staple in the region. Author Brian McKnight details the history of these forgotten locations. Author:...
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Leisure with Dignity: Essays in Celebration of Charles R. KeslerCharles R. Kesler, an eminent scholar and prodigious editor, has exerted a profound influence on the study of American politics and the practice of American conservatism.A precocious high-school student, he impressed a visiting William F. Buckley Jr. who, before becoming a life-long friend, wrote...
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Legacy of HonorAuthor: Alvin TownleyPublisher: GriffinPublished: 10/18/2016Pages: 332Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.25h x 6.13w x 0.69dISBN: 9781250374714This title is not returnable
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Lectures on the Religion of the Semites: First Series - The Fundamental InstitutionsIn this in-depth enquiry, the religion and spiritual traditions of peoples inhabiting the ancient Middle East is investigated by Professor W. R. Smith of Cambridge University.This investigation concerns the Semitic peoples as a whole, who inhabited several ancient countries in the Middle East. The...
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Last Will and Testiment: Call and ResponseMary McLeod Bethune wrote a piece of literature called "My Last Will and Testament". This book is a response from the fruit of her tree and shows how very relevant Mary McLeod Bethune is today. Her words are as true today as they were...
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Las 999 Mujeres de Auschwitz: La Extraordinaria Historia de Las J?venes Jud?as Q Ue Llegaron En El Primer Tren a Auschwitz / 999: The Extraordinary YoUna increíble historia de amistad, sororidad y supervivencia. La historia de las primeras 999 mujeres judías que fueron enviadas al campo de exterminio. «Todo comenzó con las chicas , dice Giora Amir, de 91 años. El 25 de marzo de 1942, cientos de jóvenes...
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L.A. Birdmen: West Coast Aviators and the First Airshow in AmericaAlthough most credit Wilbur and Orville Wright with America's first powered flight, two months before the brothers lifted off the sands of Kitty Hawk, a French immigrant named August Greth flew the California Eagle, an airship of his own design, across the skies of...
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Kith: Scottish Seasonal Food for Family and FriendsMasterChef finalist Sarah Rankin has a passion for Scottish produce and flavours and for feeding people. Being a food lover encompasses not just a passion for the ingredients themselves, but also for the seasons and weather which nurture them, and the people who tend,...
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