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Located in downtown Oklahoma City, Film Row once flourished as a sales hub for theater owners needing films, posters, and concessions for their Midwest venues. The film exchange offices along this three-square-block area and across the cityscape housed major film production studios like Paramount...

Bellevue received its French name, meaning "beautiful view," from fur trader Manuel Lisa as he stood high atop a hill, looking out at the scenic Missouri River Valley before him, or so the legend goes. Two hundred years after Lisa's proclamation, Bellevue has grown...

Blending leading scientific research with real life experiences, Creativity and the Mind helps readers unlock their creative potential and embrace alternate ways of thinking about everyday problems.Author: Thomas B. Ward, Ronald A. Finke, Steven M. SmithISBN-10: 0738208272ISBN-13: 9780738208275Publisher: Basic BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2002Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Space is rapidly changing. Every year, more numerous and more diverse actors embark on increasingly novel, innovative, and disruptive ventures in outer space. They are joining the more than 70 states, commercial companies, and international organizations currently operating over 1,500 satellites in Earth orbit.The...

This book was published to provide responsible gun owners with a resource for quickly locating laws in whatever jurisdiction they find themselves.Author: Michael CoxISBN-10: 0692735917ISBN-13: 9780692735916Publisher: Safe Insight LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/2016Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d

The wooden statue of the Mother and Child enthroned, known as sedes sapientiae, the Seat or Throne of Wisdom, reached the brilliant culmination of its development as a genre of religious sculpture in the twelfth century. As a visible expression of the mystery of...

The reign of Philip the Fair marks both the culmination of the medieval French monarchy and the beginning of the transition from the medieval to the modern period. In this long-awaited study of Philip's reign, Joseph R. Strayer discusses the king's personality, his quarrels...

In the middle of the fourteenth century a devastating epidemic of plague, commonly known in European history as the "Black Death," swept over the Eurasian continent. This book, based principally on Arabic sources, establishes the means of transmission and the chronology of the plague...

Folk riddles, emblems, charms, and chants are a few of the traditional forms examined by Andrew Welsh to discover the means by which poetic language achieves its powerful effects. His book shows how the roots of lyric are embodied in primitive verse forms, how...

Agrarianism has received relatively little attention from scholars interested in the modern history of Eastern Europe. Contending that an understanding of the agrarian constribution is necessary for an appraisal of the full dynamic of Eastern European politics, John D. Bell explors the history of...

Integrating the study of both music and art into an exploration of the early poetry of Eugenio Montale (1896-1982), this book situates Italy's premier poet of the twentieth century within the Modernist movement. Gian-Paolo Biasin finds in Montale's poetry broad resonances, reverberations, and comparisons...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener has written about everything from the pristine islands of the South Pacific and the endless wilds of Africa to Spanish bullfighters, American revolutionaries, and pirates of the Caribbean. Now Michener turns to his favorite and most personal subject:...

This sweeping history of the Roman Empire from 44 BC to AD 235 has three purposes: to describe what was happening in the central administration and in the entourage of the emperor; to indicate how life went on in Italy and the provinces, in...

When The Natural History of Alcoholism was first published in 1983, it was acclaimed in the press as the single most important contribution to the literature on alcoholism since the first edition of Alcoholic Anonymous's Big Book. George Vaillant took on the crucial questions...

Drawing on myriad sources--from the faint traces left by the rocking of a cradle at the site of an early medieval home to an antique illustration of Eve's fall from grace--this second volume in the celebrated series offers new perspectives on women of the...

Volume III of A History of Women draws a richly detailed picture of women in early modern Europe, considering them in a context of work, marriage, and family. At the heart of this volume is "woman" as she appears in a wealth of representations,...

The Substitute: A Survival Guide for the Inexperienced, Unprepared or Unmotivated Teacher was born from necessity. If you are ever in a situation where you are expected to entertain a room full of high school students, ESL students or corporate trainees, this is a...

A MUST HAVE GUIDE FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELF HOME HAIR COLORIST. If you are about to try coloring your hair at home for the first time or even if you have had previous home hair color experience, you must have this book. Hair Color at...

Failure is one of the unfortunate facts of life. Whenever man produces equipment or tools to increase his own productivity, he also has to deal with this unwanted side effect. And, although much effort is applied towards improving the reliability of machinery, the ever-increasing...

We live all our lives surrounded by sounds. Sounds are communication and aggression, emotions and alienation, art and.pollution. Creating sound landscapes means becoming aware of the existence of an individual acoustic space and learning how to enjoy it while respecting other people's spaces. How?...

Sir John W. Wheeler-Bennett tells the story of how the German Army, having survived the disaster of 1918, proceeded to dominate the political life of the German Republic, exercising a virtually paramount degree of power and influence by its very withdrawal from the active...

A beginners guide to Japanese sword guards, with general information for the novice collector. Multiple examples of types available, extensive terminology with pictorial examples and how to avoid fakes. 116 pages.Author: D. R. RaisbeckISBN-10: 1389385639ISBN-13: 9781389385636Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2017Pages: 116Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.24lbsSize: 10.00h x...

On the Pleasure of Hating, William Hazlitt's classic contemplation of human hatred, is in this edition accompanied by several of his finest essays. As one of England's most distinguished wits of the early 19th century, William Hazlitt was an accomplished author, painter and critic...

This book contains both major philosophical books authored by master of prose and philosopher of pessimism - Edgar Saltus. A talented writer, Saltus tackles topics of philosophy which might otherwise be dry or tedious with sparkling wit. Clarity is given to subjects which would...

Familiarizes the trainee with the various aspects of the Personnel Specialist rating, such as Office Occupations and Managements, Manpower Management, Personnel Casualty Report, Financial Accountability, Navy Cash, Separations, Discharges and Retirements, Tuition Assistance and Enlisted Advancement System, Pay and Personnel Entitlements.Author: U. S. NavyISBN-10:...

Several of Descarte's most ground-breaking essays and philosophic treatises are contained in this quality edition. Written by Ren Descartes in the 17th century and counted among the first great philosophic works of Enlightenment era, these papers contain the philosopher's thoughts on physical objects, presence...

The Untimely Meditations comprises of four essays, which are presented here in the high-quality translations of Anthony Ludovici and Adrian Collins. These early writings by Nietzsche displays much of the promise which was to unfurl later in the philosopher's life. These four essays, all...

In this hardcover edition, Nietzsche's classic critique of the composer Wagner is paired with three other works, including The Antichrist, in translations to English which render the philosopher's arguments vividly cogent. First published in 1888, The Case for Wagner is a selection of essays...

This catalog covers notes issued by the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (Overseas National Bank) from 1905 to present, and the Banco da China (Bank of China) from 1995 to present.Author: Owen LinzmayerISBN-10: 1387781391ISBN-13: 9781387781393Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/09/2018Pages: 54Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d

This catalog covers notes issued by Banque de Syrie et du Grand-Liban from 1925 to 1939, Banque de Syrie et du Liban from 1939 to 1964, R publique Libanaise from 1942 to 1950, and Banque du Liban from 1964 to present.Author: Owen LinzmayerISBN-10: 1387781286ISBN-13:...

This catalog covers notes issued by the Banque Melli Iran/Bank Melli Iran (National Bank of Iran) from 1932 to 1958, and the Bank Markazi Iran (Central Bank of Iran) from 1961 to present.Author: Owen LinzmayerISBN-10: 1387778390ISBN-13: 9781387778393Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2018Pages: 62Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 11.00h...

This catalog covers notes issued by the Government of Thailand from 1940 to present.Author: Owen LinzmayerISBN-10: 1387778358ISBN-13: 9781387778355Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2018Pages: 60Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.16d

Blade Runner (1982), Blade Runner 2049, the anime short films. Welcome to the world of Blade Runner: Now for the first time, a comprehensive masterwork of reference material has been collectively gathered and created for you to read, experience, and understand the Blade Runner...

Firefighters's Little Black Book is a compilation of descriptive behaviors that those who are currently serving in the fire service, or have already served a career in the fire service, are quite familiar with in one way or another. I wrote this quick and...

India is the originator of three principal religion Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Hinduism belief on number of gods, Buddhism belief on Gautam Budha while Jainism Belief on twenty four Tirthankara. The objective of this books is to highlight the basic principal of Jain religion,...

Alcohol and medication misuse and mental health conditions can be significant problems for older adults. Our growing life expectancy, coupled with the aging of the baby boom generation make the need to address these issues more critical than ever before. As with other age...

Natural history guide to the land snails and slugs of Samoa and American SamoaAuthor: Robert Cowie, Rebecca Rundell, Norine YeungISBN-10: 1387155334ISBN-13: 9781387155330Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/26/2017Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d

DEP's stormwater performance standard is intended to reduce adverse impacts on the city's combined sewer system from runoff during rainstorms that are more severe than sewers and related facilities are designed to handle. When excessive stormwater enters the combined sewer system from impervious surfaces,...

While solar power is much more commonly used, nuclear power offers great advantages in many areas. Solar cells, although efficient, can only supply energy to spacecraft in orbits where the solar flux is sufficiently high, such as low Earth orbit and interplanetary destinations close...

Suzuki Carry Special Equipment Option Vehicles Master Parts Manual. This Manual Covers all 1991to 1998 Suzuki Carry DD51B & DC51B Special Body Trucks which are based on the popular DD51T 4WD & DC51T 2WD Chassis.. Included are All DUMP Options, Freezer Trucks, Refrigerated Trucks,...

You'll find that the quest to discover where you came from is fun and many mysteries are just around the next corner and as exciting as a detective story. Whether you are a beginner or have been researching your family history for some time,...

Those 80s Bustlebacks is dedicated to enthusiasts of this unique automotive design. The big-three American manufacturers introduced, in the early 80s, the Cadillac Seville, Imperial and Lincoln Continental with the distinctive styling.These often overlooked cars are now entering classic and collectible status. The material...

Rolls-Royce and Bentley Coachbuilt Specials in the Modern Era shines a light on every modern (1966 to 2017) modified and coachbuilt Rolls-Royce and Bentley. The goal is to create a record of their existence for future enthusiasts. The book is hardbound and contains over...

First published in 1859, Nelson Lee's Three Years Among the Comanches is perhaps the most widely known story of all Indian captivity narratives. Lee was a Texan Ranger captured by marauding Indians in the 1850s and forced to live with them as a slave...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This edition is the first to reproduce John Addington Symonds's Memoirs in its entirety. It offers a panoramic view of middle-class Victorian life, shedding light upon sexual cultures and life histories too often hidden from history. Symonds (1840-93) began writing his Memoirs in 1889....

Author: Roy NashISBN-10: 1349211451ISBN-13: 9781349211456Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1990Pages: 173Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.43d

Today the name Broderick Crawford means nothing to twenty-first century young people. As far as they're concerned, All The King's Men is a miserable movie starring Sean Penn They have absolutely no idea that way back in the twentieth century Broderick Crawford was a...

The purpose of this USPTO IT Security Handbook is to document security policies and procedures in accordance with Federal government mandated requirements based on standards and procedures issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Department of Commerce (DOC), the United States...

The 4th Dimension. Entering the 4th Dimension and Returning to Earth From the World Beyond. Published by Times Square Press, New York. From the contents: I. Is it possible to visit the world beyond? II.The Ulema can enter the after-life dimension, and other parallel...