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This fascinating historical work examines the early days of East New Jersey, including the initial surveys of the region. Drawing on a wide range of sources, the author provides a vivid picture of life in the colony during this formative period. A must-read for...

This collection of letters from an old railway official to his son provides a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of railroads in the late 19th century. Railway enthusiasts and historians will find this book a delightful read.This work has been selected by scholars...

Robert's Rules of Order, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present...

One of the primary characteristics of life is change. To be alive is expressed in a constant adaptation to an environment in change. The underlying thesis of this story is the ever-changing reality in the life of a missionary family for whom doors of...

FOR THE FIRST TIME This book is an extensive visual look into Ray "Crash" Corrigan's film, television, and stage career. An extensive filmography which includes 115 films, 15 television shows, and 3 stage plays. Profusely illustrated with over 2,000 illustrations, images, stills, lobby cards,...

An encyclopaedia of information on major aspects of Pacific life, including the physical environment, peoples, history, politics, economy, society and culture. The CD-ROM contains hyperlinks between section titles and sections, a library of all the maps in the encyclopaedia, and a photo library.Author: Brij...

The 1400s were a pivotal time in the history of Africans. The Songhai Empire rose to prominence and new city-states arose in Hausaland, Yorubaland and Benin. One of the most significant developments, however, was European and Asian exploration of the continent and the rapid...

Although horror shows on television are popular in the 1990s thanks to the success of Chris Carter's The X-Files, such has not always been the case. Creators Rod Serling, Dan Curtis, William Castle, Quinn Martin, John Newland, George Romero, Stephen King, David Lynch, Wes...

McQuail′s Reader in Mass Communication Theory provides an invaluable resource of key statements drawn from communication studies, media sociology, and cultural studies, and includes an overview essay and section introductions which place the readings in their theoretical and methodological context. Designed as a companion...

Covering one of the top three safety issues in aviation, this title uses case studies to demonstrate how and why runway incursions occur. It emphasizes techniques for avoidance, recovery, and prevention; and integrates runway diagrams and FAA regulations.Author: Bill S. J. ClarkeISBN-10: 0071385061ISBN-13: 9780071385060Publisher:...

In a stealthy, bucolic hamlet called Bijakovici, located in the Alps of the former Yugoslavia, the Virgin Mary appeared in 1981 to six children. Known throughout the world today as "Medjugorje," a prophetic appeal to mankind is heard, with the visionaries claiming the Madonna...

Discover the transformative insights within "The Freshman's Guide to Success: Navigating Your First Year in College" This comprehensive and indispensable resource equips you with essential tips, techniques, and resources to thrive in your college journey. From acing exams and managing finances to fostering healthy...

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the picturesque Elbe River with the "Elbe River Cruise Travel Guide." This meticulously crafted guide is your passport to a cultural odyssey, culinary delights, and breathtaking landscapes, all along the enchanting Elbe River. Discover 19 must-visit destinations, from...

I was motivated to write this book by several life experiences.First, it became disheartening to see the suffering of people everyday, knowing full well that much of it is unnecessary. For example, a recent announcement by the Surgeon General of the US stated that...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

This is a comprehensive glossary of seamanship and customs as represented in The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi. There are over 80 entries including English words, historical terms, nautical terms and more that can't commonly be found in a middle school student's...

From the penguins of the Arctic to the flamboyant inhabitants of the Amazon rainforests, The World of Birds includes fascinating examples from all of the world's major bird families. The entries are grouped by order, then within each order by family (and, where necessary,...

Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (ATTP) 3-39.20 is the manual for police intelligence operations (PIO) doctrine. This manual aligns with Field Manual (FM) 3-39, the Military Police Corps Regiment's keystone manual, and other Army and joint doctrine. Simultaneous operations that combine offensive, defensive, and...

There are four several methods by which the various communities into which the human race is divided obtain their subsistence from the productions of the earth, each of which leads to its own peculiar system of social organization, distinct in its leading characteristics from...

CVN-78, CVN-79, and CVN-80 are the first three ships in the Navy's new Gerald R. Ford (CVN- 78) class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers (CVNs). CVN-78 was procured in FY2008. The Navy's proposed FY2015 budget estimates the ship's procurement cost at $12,887.2 million (i.e., about...

Containing up-to-date information and illustrative material, this book provides students with an intensive but readable survey of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. The technology of CAD/CAM/CIM deals with the creation of information at different stages from design to marketing and integration of information and...

This comprehensive guide to tween library services begins with a developmental description of this ever-changing group and offers practical advice about materials and programming. Criteria are provided for categorizing books, music, movies and magazines as appropriate for tweens, with special attention given to the...

Countries of the World - Azerbaijan ... What is so special about Azerbaijan? What is it's history, culture and geography? What is it that makes it so special and unique? What are it's similarities and differences to other countries in the world? This in...

Author: V. Daniel HuntISBN-10: 146128404XISBN-13: 9781461284048Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/17/2011Pages: 386Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d

A book-world veteran offers the first copyediting guide focused exclusively on fiction. Although The Chicago Manual of Style is widely used by writers and editors of all stripes, it is primarily concerned with nonfiction, a fact long lamented by the fiction community. In this...

For the first time, Maximillien de Lafayette, the world's leading authority on the Anunnaki, reveals and explains the secrets of the Anunnaki who created the human race some 65,000 years ago. A rare opportunity to enter their secret world hidden from us for the...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The philosophy of the ancient Syrian-Roman Publius Syrus defies easy categorization. Part Stoic, part Epicurean, and even part Skeptic and Cynic, the wit and wisdom of this former slave-turned-playwright transcends doctrine and embraces humanism. His celebrated dramatic works are all but lost - what...

Targum Jonathan To The Prophets is a book written by Pinkhos Churgin and published in 1907. The book is a translation of the Targum Jonathan, which is an Aramaic translation of the Hebrew Bible. The Targum Jonathan is unique in that it includes extensive...

In a stealthy, bucolic hamlet called Bijakovici, located in the Alps of the former Yugoslavia, the Virgin Mary appeared in 1981 to six children. Known throughout the world today as "Medjugorje," a prophetic appeal to mankind is heard, with the visionaries claiming the Madonna...

Detroit might have the most diverse range of mayors of any big city. Detroit's mayors include Charles Bowles, who it only took seven months for the voters to recall after he started his term (he had ties to gangsters and the Ku Klux Klan),...

Potts here provides a comprehensive critical examination of Joseph Heller's literary career, from his earliest published short stories to Closing Time (1994), the long-awaited sequel to Catch-22. Complete with Chronology, Notes, Primary Bibliography, Secondary Bibliography, and Index.Author: Stephen W. PottsISBN-10: 0893704180ISBN-13: 9780893704186Publisher: Borgo PressLanguage:...

A careful and meticulous study of the Western Theme in Science Fiction Literature. I.O. Evans Studies in the Philosophy and Criticism of Literature, Vol. 1. By David Mogen (Colorado State University). Edited by Daryll F. Mallett.Author: David MogenISBN-10: 0893704008ISBN-13: 9780893704001Publisher: Borgo PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2007Pages:...

Re-Presenting Disability addresses issues surrounding disability representation in museums and galleries, a topic which is receiving much academic attention and is becoming an increasingly pressing issue for practitioners working in wide-ranging museums and related cultural organisations. This volume of provocative and timely contributions, brings...

This handbook describes guidance for establishing the command relationship based on the joint force commander's concept of operations. It addresses formation, functions, and organization of the joint force land component commander. It also discusses the operational questions of who, what, when, and how of...

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that will redefine your relationship with yourself? If the answer is yes, you are in the right place. Get Off the Scale and Heal is more than just a book. This book is a beacon...

From 25 Rejections to a Million Readers addresses important questions that budding authors often ask themselves instead of actually writing their books. Which is the best publishing option? How will you share your book with the world once it's written? Where do you even...

This book provides the beginner's guide to creative writing. Mostly, aspirants find difficulties in starting off with writing creatively and productively at one go. The motive of this book is to provide a boost to all those passionate dreamers to turn their dreams into...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten Alpha Editions has made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for the present and future generations. This whole book has...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...

Author: Jan MatthewsISBN-10: 098109418XISBN-13: 9780981094182Publisher: MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 264Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 6.96h x 4.98w x 0.56d

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

Atlas Of Ancient Egypt is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we...

The History of Trade Between the United Kingdom and the United States - With Special Reference to the Effects of Tariffs is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as...

Cigarette papers for after-dinner smoking - Second Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres....

This publication provides guidelines for applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to federal information systems. The six-step RMF includes security categorization, security control selection, security control implementation, security control assessment, information system authorization, and security control monitoring.Author: National Institute of Standards and TechISBN-10: 1982026278ISBN-13:...

Training circular (TC) 3-04.7 outlines requirements concerning aviation maintenance structure, organizations, and functions. The intended audiences are aviation maintenance commanders, leaders, officers, technicians, noncommissioned officers (NCOs), and aircraft repair and maintenance personnel.Author: U. S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Army Aviation Center of Excellence,...

Helicopter rope suspension techniques (HRST) provide Marines with the ability to conduct helicopter insertions and extractions where helicopter landings are impractical. Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-1 l.4A, Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Operations, establishes standards; serves as a guide for the realistic and...