bAn epic, oversize nonfiction picture book in the vein of iBees A Honeyed Historyi--all about sharks and their prehistoric predecessorsbpSharks are some of the oldest creatures on the earth or, rather, in its waters. This epic survey follows sharks from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through the challenges they face today. p Along the way, readers will meet many different sharks

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May this little volume be the instrument of opening the eyes of the ignorant to this system -- of convincing the wicked, cruel, and hardened slave-holder -- and of befriending generally the cause of oppressed humanity. Moses Roper\'s hopes for his autobiography were realized upon its 1838 publication today it is considered among the most important and authentic slave narratives. Born a slave in Caswell

Take a tour of the past and present in Ohio. This state is home to the Rock and roll Hall of Fame, Old Man\'s Cave State Park, James A. Garfield Memorial National Historic Site, Center of Science and Industry, and more. The Buckeye State takes pride in all it offers, so open the pages of this full-color book and have a visit.

When it was first published in 1985, Face met with critical acclaim and established Cecile Pineda among the very first Latina writers in the United States to be published by a major New York house. This new expanded edition, which marks the announcement of Face as a 2013 Neustadt Prize finalist, features a foreword by Nobel Prize-winning author J. M. Coetzee and a never-before-published interview with

bEngaging, enlightening, provocative, b and bsensationalb are the words people use to describe compelling experiences and these words also describe this extraordinary book by Bernd Schmitt.brMoving beyond traditional features-and-benefits marketing, Schmitt presents a revolutionary approach to marketing for the branding and information age. Schmitt shows how managers can create holistic experiences

The material which served as the basis for the rhymes in this book came from real-life experiences and observations in an environment which well-represents the stereotype of those we often refer to as rednecks. Their behaviors, interests, beliefs, and accomplishments are not always seen by the general population as typical, but for them, their beliefs and actions are quite reasonable and completely

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pAnd herein lies both Wilson\'s typically mischievous nature and serious intent -- in its original, weaponized form, the book that became \'Ishtar Rising\' is nothing less than a mytho-feminist screed masquerading as an antique stroke book a brilliant, compact summary of \'matrist\' attitudes, their cruel demotion and degradation, their struggle for survival, and their hoped-for triumphant restoration.pp\'Ishtar\'

This is the true story of how one soldier experienced the horrors and bloodshed of World War II -- and lived to tell the tale.brbrHans Fackler, like many boys his age, was conscripted into the Wehrmacht at the age of seventeen and sent to the Eastern Front. A pioneer in the infantry, he barely survived the carnage of the front lines and lost comrades to the Russian forces.brbrEventually, Hans suffered

This book gives a description of the grant proposal writing procedures from A-Z. All of the procedures will be referenced to the grant example in the appendix so that the reader can relate the written description with a successful grant proposal. This book is only intended to help you get started immediately writing grant proposals. The best advice we can give prospective grant proposal writers is

pThis accessible guide has been fully updated to take into account the Iraq War and subsequent developments, whilst retaining its character as a non-partisan and approachable text for students and interested readers alike.ppThe twentieth century witnessed the transformation of the area known currently as Iraq from a backward region of the Ottoman Empire, to one of the most important and dynamic states

pThis collection of epistles from the early leaders of the Christian church offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of the early church. With insightful commentary and careful analysis, Wake\'s work is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in early Christian history.ppThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base

John Wayland here recounts the Washington family history by taking us on a tour of the legendary homesteads they inhabited. There are chapters on Wakefield, the birthplace of George Washington, The Rose of Epping Forest, the historic homestead of George\'s mother, Mary Ball, and eighteen more Washington homes. Of great historical and genealogical value, the author has added a compendium of 400 biographical

pSibling in the Sky beautifully demonstrates the love siblings share, whether living or passed. The story walks the reader through a customized journey that they can visualize themselves in. From special occasions to everyday life, the story describes the unbreakable bond between siblings through remembrance and celebration, even though they\'ve never met.p

This is the second in a series of collected essays by one of today\'s most distinguished scholars of Indian Buddhism. Publication of a third collection is planned in early 2005. In these articles, all save one published in various places from 1994 through 2001, Gregory Schopen once again displays the erudition and originality that have contributed to a major shift in the way that Indian Buddhism is

pstrongWill the mysterious Book of Love lead Penelope to her true lovestrongppbrppLady Penelope Sherbourne is not - absolutely not - going to fall in love with Thaddius MacLauren, Laird of Caithness, even if he is a big, handsome Scottish brute and ridiculously protective of her. But now that the Book of Love has fallen into her hands, Thad is the only one she trusts to test out the sensations she

pThis book offers a fascinating examination of the ways in which Jewish culture, values, and institutions have shaped American life. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, it explores topics such as Jewish immigration, the role of Jewish philanthropy in shaping American institutions, the impact of Jewish writers and thinkers on American culture, and the complex relationship between American Jews and

pThis book discusses literacy development in heritage language speakers and presents the results of quantitative studies that investigate the transfer of literacy skills in bi- and multilingual language development. Theoretical assumptions are put to the test and assumptions on bilingual education are questioned based on the data and results.p

piJack Sabin, Scientist and Friend, Volume 85i in the iAdvances in Quantum Chemistryi series, highlights new advances in the field, with chapters in this new release including Elastic scattering of electrons and positrons from alkali atoms, Dissipative dynamics in many-atom systems, Shape sensitive Raman scattering from Nano-particles, Experience in E-learning and Artificial Intelligence, Structure