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A Guardian’s Angel
by Jo Ann FergusonAngela Needham agrees to prepare the Duke of Oslington's young ward for her first Season. The duke is standoffish, completely unlike his neighbor. Justin, Lord Harrington, is congenial and very good-looking. She is caught in the middle, because the duke and Lord Harrington hate each other for a reason neither man will reveal. She should stay away from Justin, but her heart leads her to him again and again. As she tries to build a bridge over the chasm between the two men, Justin wonders if he can forgive the duke for the events of the past. If he doesn't, he loses all chances for a future with the "guardian's angel."
A Guardsman in the Crimea: The Life & Letters of William Scarlett
by Martin SheppardThe Brigade of Guards was the elite force of the British Army in the Crimea. William Scarlett, a captain in the Scots Fusilier Guard and one of the most active junior officers in the regiment, fought throughout the entire campaign. After the Allied landing at Kalamita Bay, Scarlett rallied his regiment at a critical moment during the battle of the Alma, supported by his company sergeant, who was awarded the VC. William Scarlett’s life may well have been saved after the battle of Balaklava by becoming an aide de camp to his uncle, General James Scarlett, the commander of the Heavy Brigade. This meant that he did not fight at Inkerman, which took a heavy toll on the officers of the Guards Brigade. Returning to the trenches early in 1855, William Scarlett was involved in all the phases of the siege of Sebastopol until its fall in September 1855. The survival of 139 previously unpublished letters record Scarlett’s deeds and thoughts. Written to nineteen different correspondents, and deliberately intended by him to form a personal account of his rôle in the war, his letters provide a forceful commentary on the successes and failures of the British army in the East. His life before and after the war is well recorded. Becoming the third Lord Abinger in 1861, Scarlett was the second English peer to marry an American. He built a castle in Scotland, where Queen Victoria stayed in 1873, and two of his daughters became notable suffragettes.
A Gueixa de Olhos Verdes
by India MillarEste livro trata da personagem chamada Midori no Me, uma Gueixa que é, juntamente com outras, um pouco "diferente" daquelas cujo mundo que as cerca conhecemos. Através do Mundo Flutuante somos conduzidos à entrada na Casa Oculta bem como, embora um pouco mais sutilmente, na Casa de Chá Verde, e apresentados de forma dinâmica e cativante aos personagens da história. Através das dificuldades, amizades, malícia, traição e bondade é que permeia a vida da personagem dos Olhos Verdes, entenderemos toda sua luta silenciosa por um amor verdadeiro e, simplesmente, para poder viver dignamente conforme as situações aparecem nesse mundo tão distante de pessoas comuns como todos que não são nipônicos muito menos Gueixas. Também nos deparamos com o tortuoso passado não somente de Midori, mas principalmente de sua amiga e "Irmã" Suzume. No entanto, o resultado final do romance é totalmente inesperado. Um romance espetacular que é narrado através da autora India Millar com a sutileza de uma pétala de Sakura.
A Guerra Inesquecível do Vietnã: A Guerra Americana no Vietnã – A Guerra da Selva
by Lygia Decker Scott S. F. MeakerDescrição do livro Nota: ***** Este é um pequeno livro sobre a Guerra do Vietnã ***** A Guerra do Vietnã foi uma luta como uma guerra e terminou com os dois lados acreditando que haviam vencido. Mas essa foi uma guerra que iniciou sem uma declaração formal de guerra. Na história do Vietnã, o número de combates pelo poder é algo impressionante. As batalhas eram curtas e intensas e aconteciam na selva e em arrozais. Grande parte da guerra envolveu ataques guerrilheiros.
A Guerra de Ann: Chantagem
by Hannah HoweCom o seu marido, Emrys, ainda em missão enfrenta a perspetiva de passar o seu primeiro de aniversário de casamento e o Natal sozinha. No entanto, um telefonema de Alistair Blythe, um jovem com que ela tinha saído durante algum tempo antes de se casar com Emrys, coloca Ann num caminho que a leva ao assassinato, encontra brigas no mercado negro e ameaças à sua vida. Com a assistência do espião Charles Montagu e do Detetive Inspetor Max Deveraux, Ann descobre um grande segredo da guerra. E, com a neve caindo no dia de Natal, ela recebe um presente que nunca esquecerá.
A Guerra de Ann: Fuga
by Hannah HoweMarço 1945. Após seis anos sangrentos e manchados de lágrimas, a guerra estava quase a acabar. No entanto, para os prisioneiros de guerra alemães encarcerados no acampamento 198 Island Farm, o fim não chegou cedo o suficiente - e por isso decidiram fugir. Quandos os prisioneiros alemães fugiram por todos os pontos da bússola, um deles, Kurt Schneider, ficou com sangue nos dedos e uma arma na mão. Além disso, uma mulher morta estava aos seus pés. Acusado de assassinato. ele não teria como escapar. No entanto, Ann Morgan encontrara Kurt Schneider durante os seus períodos de trabalho supervisionados nas quintas locais. Ela passou a gostar do jovem e não conseguia acreditar que ele fosse capaz de matar. Ann poderia salvar Kurt e levar o verdadeiro assassino à justiça? Enquanto isso, com o marido Emrys ainda desaparecido, Ann viu-se atraída pelo belo viúvo detetive inspetor Max Deveraux. No calor do momento, Ann poderia controlar as suas emoções, ou enfrataria uma linha de remorso e arrependimento?
A Guerra de Ann: Invasão
by Hannah HoweSobre a série Segundo livro da Série de Mistério da Guerra de Ann, uma coleção de cinco histórias decorridas entre os anos 1944 e 1945. Cada história contém aproximadamente 15000 palavras. As histórias são: TRAIÇÃO, INVASÃO, CHANTAGEM, FUGA E VITÓRIA. As histórias passam-se com uma diferença de quatro meses entre uma e outra e serão publicadas no mesmo intervalo para que possa lê-las em "tempo real" se assim o desejar. No entanto, se preferir, pode ler os livros como se fosse só ua história, após a publicação de VITÓRIA. Por favor, faça a sua escolha com base na sua preferência de leitura e note que cada mistério é resolvido em cada história e que a história de Ann será resolvida no fim dos cinco livros. Sobre INVASÃO Com o seu marido, ainda desaparecido em missão, Ann Morgan recebe uma oferta pessoal do afável Detetive Inspetor Max Deveraux. Deverá ela recusar ou aceitar a sua oferta? Entretanto, na sua vida profissional, Ann é confrontada com um dilema. Depois do assassinato de Trevoir Bowman's, deverá ela assegurar a agência de detetives? Enquanto Ann pondera sobre os aspetos da sua vida pessoal e profissional, uma amiga pede-lhe para procurar a sua filha desaparecida. Aparentemente, Adeline Hopkings, a filha, carrega um relacionamento conturbado com o seu pai. No entanto, e sobre o ex-namorado e um soldado americano, um soldado com quem ela saiu casualmente? Enquanto que os soldados americanos se preparam para partir e embarcar na segunda onda de desembarques do Dia D, Ann precisa de respostas, apenas para se deparar com outro dilema, o dilema de como melhor servir a justiça.
A Guerra de Ann: Vitória
by Hannah HoweCom base em eventos reais, o final da história da Série de Mistério da Guerra de Ann. A guerra acabara e a comunidade de Ann preparava-se para as celebrações do dia da Vitória na Europa. No entanto, nem todos estavam de bom humor. O marido de Ann, Emrys, voltara de França, uma sombra do homem que saiu para servir o seu país. O que acontecera em França? Que pensamentos pertubavam pesadamente a mente de Emrys? Enquanto isso, Doris Michael contratara Ann para encontrar o seu irmão, Glyn, um homem que ela não via há mais de dois anos. O que acontecera a Glyn? E qual o papel crucial que desempenhara na determinação do resultado da guerra? À procura de respostas, Ann percebe que, embora tivesse acabado, a verdadeira batalha estava apenas a começar, a batalha para conquistar a paz.
A Guerrilla Guide to Refusal
by Andrew CulpA field guide to a nonfascist life at the end of the world as we know itA Guerrilla Guide to Refusal is an unexpected approach to philosophy from a guerrilla-logic point of view. Harnessing critical theory to creatively reimagine counterinsurgency, guerrilla warfare, and interventions beyond the political mainstream, it takes us on a journey through anarchist infowar, queer outlaws, and black insurgency—through a subterranean network of communiques, military documents, contemporary art, political slogans, adversarial blogs, and captive media. In doing so, it provides powerful new insight into contemporary political movements that pose no demands, refuse labels, and offer no solutions.Written to both inspire and provoke, A Guerrilla Guide to Refusal urges us to think through the refusal to participate in politics as usual. Author Andrew Culp demonstrates how evasion can combatively deny the existing order its power. Focusing on punk cinema, anarchist pamphlets, feminist art projects, hacker manifestos, and guerrilla manuals, he foregrounds invisibility as a novel force of disruption. He draws on concepts of criminality, fugitivity, and anonymity to bring a more nuanced understanding of how power makes things—and people—visible.The book&’s unique format is that of a theoretical manual, comprising freestanding segments instead of blueprints. Poised to reach beyond the academy into activist circles, this potent theory-in-action intervention forces us to reconsider the terrain upon which our struggles against patriarchy, anti-Blackness, capitalism, and the state operate.
A Guest of Honour
by Nadine GordimerJames Bray, an English colonial administrator who was expelled from a central African nation for siding with its black nationalist leaders, is invited back ten years later to join in the country's independence celebrations. As he witnesses the factionalism and violence that erupt as revolutionary ideals are subverted by ambition and greed, Bray is once again forced to choose sides, a choice that becomes both his triumph and his undoing.
A Guest of the Reich: The Story of American Heiress Gertrude Legendre's Dramatic Captivity and Escape from Nazi Germany
by Peter Finn“I read A Guest of the Reich breathlessly, and found myself amazed by the pluck, guts, and courage of Gertrude Legendre.” —Lisa Birnbach, author of True Prep “Thrilling!” —Bill Dedman, author of Empty Mansions The dramatic story of a South Carolina heiress who joined the OSS and became the first American woman in uniform taken prisoner on the Western front—until her escape from Nazi Germany. Gertrude “Gertie” Legendre was a big-game hunter from a wealthy industrial family who lived a charmed life in Jazz Age America. Her adventurous spirit made her the inspiration for the Broadway play Holiday, which became a film starring Katharine Hepburn. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Legendre, by then married and a mother of two, joined the OSS, the wartime spy organization that preceded the CIA. First in Washington and then in London, some of the most closely-held United States government secrets passed through her hands. In A Guest of the Reich, Peter Finn tells the gripping story of how in 1944, while on leave in liberated Paris, Legendre was captured by the Germans after accidentally crossing the front lines. Subjected to repeated interrogations, including by the Gestapo, Legendre entered a daring game of lies with her captors. The Nazis treated her as a “special prisoner” of the SS and moved her from city to city throughout Germany, where she witnessed the collapse of Hitler’s Reich as no other American did. After six months in captivity, Legendre escaped into Switzerland. A Guest of the Reich is a propulsive account of a little-known chapter in the history of World War II, as well as a fascinating portrait of an extraordinary woman.
A Guide To Historical Method
by Robert Jones ShaferThe beginning researcher, following the suggestions of this Guide, and of appropriate reference works, may certainly help to attain clarity of expression; in addition, with much practice, and possibly the help of God, he may aspire to achieve some day that style which Edmund Wilson defined as a combination of "lucidity, force, and grace."
A Guide to Ancient Greek Drama (Blackwell Guides to Classical Literature #3)
by Arlene Allan Ian C. StoreyThis newly updated second edition features wide-ranging, systematically organized scholarship in a concise introduction to ancient Greek drama, which flourished from the sixth to third century BC. Covers all three genres of ancient Greek drama – tragedy, comedy, and satyr-drama Surveys the extant work of Aeschylus, Sophokles, Euripides, Aristophanes, and Menander, and includes entries on ‘lost’ playwrights Examines contextual issues such as the origins of dramatic art forms; the conventions of the festivals and the theater; drama’s relationship with the worship of Dionysos; political dimensions of drama; and how to read and watch Greek drama Includes single-page synopses of every surviving ancient Greek play
A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey
by Clyde E. Fant Mitchell G. ReddishIn A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey, two well-known, well-traveled biblical scholars offer a fascinating historical and archaeological guide to these sites. The authors reveal countless new insights into the biblical text while reliably guiding the traveler through every significant location mentioned in the Bible. The book completely traces the journeys of the Apostle Paul across Turkey (ancient Asia Minor), Greece, Cyprus, and all the islands of the Mediterranean. <p><p>A description of the location and history of each site is given, followed by an intriguing discussion of its biblical significance. Clearly written and in non-technical language, the work links the latest in biblical research with recent archaeological findings. A visit to the site is described, complete with easy-to-follow walking directions, indicating the major items of archaeological interest. Detailed site maps, historical charts, and maps of the regions are integrated into the text, and a glossary of terms is provided.
A Guide to British Military History: The Subject and the Sources
by Ian F. BeckettWhat exactly is military history? Forty years ago it meant battles, campaigns, great commanders, drums and trumpets. It was largely the preserve of military professionals and was used to support national history and nationalism. Now, though, the study of war has been transformed by the war and society approach, by the examination of identity, memory and gender, and a less Euro-centric and more global perspective. Generally it is recognised that war and conflict must be integrated into the wider narrative of historical development, and this is why Ian Becketts research guide is such a useful tool for anyone working in this growing field. It introduces students to all the key debates, issues and resources. While European and global perspectives are not neglected, there is an emphasis on the British experience of war since 1500. This survey of British military history will be essential reading and reference for anyone who has a professional or amateur interest in the subject, and it will be a valuable introduction for newcomers to it.
A Guide to Civil War Washington, D.C.: The Capital of the Union (Civil War Ser.)
by Lucinda Prout JankeAn in-depth account of the Civil War people and events that left their mark on the city at the heart of the Union, shaping its historic legacy. When the first shots of the Civil War were fired in 1861, Washington, DC, was a small, essentially Southern city. The capital rapidly transformed as it prepared for invasion—army camps sprung up in Foggy Bottom, the Navy Yard on Anacostia was a beehive of activity, and even the Capitol was pressed into service as a barracks. Local citizens and government officials struggled to accommodate the fugitive slaves and troops that crowded into the city. From the story of one of the first African American army surgeons, Dr. Alexander Augusta to the tireless efforts of Clara Barton, historian Lucinda Prout Janke renders an intimate portrait of a community on the front lines of war. Join Janke as she guides readers through the changing landscape of a capital besieged. Includes photos!
A Guide to Eighteenth-Century Art
by Linda WalshA Guide to Eighteenth-Century Art offers an introductory overview of the art, artists, and artistic movements of this exuberant period in European art, and the social, economic, philosophical, and political debates that helped shape them. Covers both artistic developments and critical approaches to the period by leading contemporary scholars Uses an innovative framework to emphasize the roles of tradition, modernity, and hierarchy in the production of artistic works of the period Reveals the practical issues connected with the production, sale, public and private display of art of the period Assesses eighteenth-century art’s contribution to what we now refer to as ‘modernity’ Includes numerous illustrations, and is accompanied by online resources examining art produced outside Europe and its relationship with the West, along with other useful resources
A Guide to Florida's Historic Architecture (Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series)
by Florida Association of the American Institute of ArchitectureThe books in the Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series demonstrate the University Press of Florida’s long history of publishing Latin American and Caribbean studies titles that connect in and through Florida, highlighting the connections between the Sunshine State and its neighboring islands. Books in this series show how early explorers found and settled Florida and the Caribbean. They tell the tales of early pioneers, both foreign and domestic. They examine topics critical to the area such as travel, migration, economic opportunity, and tourism. They look at the growth of Florida and the Caribbean and the attendant pressures on the environment, culture, urban development, and the movement of peoples, both forced and voluntary.The Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series gathers the rich data available in these architectural, archaeological, cultural, and historical works, as well as the travelogues and naturalists’ sketches of the area prior to the twentieth century, making it accessible for scholars and the general public alike.The Florida and the Caribbean Open Books Series is made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, under the Humanities Open Books program.
A Guide to Gangsters, Murderers and Weirdos of New York City's Lower East Side
by Eric Ferrara Rob HollanderNew York's Lower East Side is the birthplace of everything from organized crime to anarchist movements. In the nineteenth century, an influx of struggling immigrants seeking opportunity met the harsh realities of industrialization. Poverty and squalor fueled a vicious battle for power and political clout. Local historian Eric Ferrara reveals the wicked history of America's most infamous neighborhood, where the abounding graffiti is a testament to the soul and spirit of the slum.
A Guide to Harriet Tubman's Eastern Shore: The Old Home Is Not There (History & Guide)
by Phillip Hesser Charlie EwersWhen Harriet Tubman crossed the line to freedom in Pennsylvania, she left behind her home in Maryland, along with a life of enslavement. Her native land made Tubman the person she became to history: Underground Railroad conductor, Civil War scout and nurse, suffragist and advocate for the aged and disabled. Authors Phillip Hesser and Charlie Ewers explore the landscape of Tubman's life, from the slave quarters to the churches to the marshes and fields where she worked. Travel to nineteenth-century Dorchester County and search for the places that Harriet Tubman would never know again--some of them now lost to sinking lands and rising waters.
A Guide to Haunted New England: Tales from Mount Washington to the Newport Cliffs (Haunted America)
by Thomas D'Agostino&“Fun, charming . . . includes not only locales with reported ghosts, but also sites with macabre (though not haunted) histories&” (True Crime Librarian). Visitors and New England natives alike will see a new side of the region through Thomas D&’Agostino&’s road trip guidebook. He captures the reader&’s imagination with folklore and anecdotes, plus recommendations useful for any traveler. This guide uncovers lingering spirits across all six states in the region, from the victims of alchemy gone awry in the White Mountains, to wraiths in the Berkshires, to the ghosts of drowned sailors in Mystic, Connecticut. Enjoy these retellings of classic New England ghost stories and discover obscure ones, and then go visit the spooky sights for yourself. Includes photos! &“Anyone interested in exploring the haunted, macabre and abandoned throughout New England knows they can count on D&’Agostino to find out more about the site&’s history, past sightings and how to find them.&” —Mobile Rving
A Guide to Historic Artists' Home and Studios
by Valerie BalintFrom the desert vistas of Georgia O'Keeffe's New Mexico ranch to Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner's Hamptons cottage, step into the homes and studios of illustrious American artists and witness creativity in the making. Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this is the first guidebook to the forty-four site museums in the network, located across all regions of the United States and all open to the public. The guide conveys each artist's visual legacy and sets each site in the context of its architecture and landscape, which often were designed by the artists themselves.Through portraits, artwork, and site photos, discover the powerful influence of place on American greats such as Andrew Wyeth, Grant Wood, Winslow Homer, and Donald Judd as well as lesser-known but equally creative figures who made important contributions to cultural history—photographer Alice Austen and muralist Clementine Hunter among them.
A Guide to Historic Downtown Memphis (History & Guide)
by William PattonNeed a practical, useful guide to downtown Memphis's historic streets, buildings and neighborhoods? Look no further than A Guide to Historic Downtown Memphis. From Beale Street to the Bluffs, this guidebook covers all the essentials that no explorer of the River City should be without. Each chapter provides a map for a different section of downtown Memphis, guiding readers on a journey to the historic reaches of this modern city. The destinations may vary from classic theatres to barbeque joints, from churches to saloons, but the road always leads to another fascinating Memphis discovery. Perfect for out-of-town visitors or Memphians who need a helpful guide to showcase the attractions that make their hometown one of a kind.
A Guide to Historic Hartford, Connecticut (History & Guide)
by Daniel SternerHartford, Connecticut, was settled as an agrarian society with fertile fields and abundant crops at the confluence of the Connecticut and Little (later Park) Rivers by Reverend Thomas Hooker and his Puritan congregation. Navigation on the rivers quickly established the city as a center for commerce. Author Daniel Sterner delves into the history of Hartford with tours from Bushnell Park to Asylum Hill and through Frog Hollow. Discover the many people, places and events that have shaped the capital of the Constitution State.
A Guide to Historic Nashville, Tennessee (History And Guide Ser.)
by James A HooblerGet ready to experience the Music City with this guide of one of the most culturally and historically rich cities in the Southeast. Whether you're a local or a tourist, this guide will come in handy. Enjoy 11 walking and driving tours around Tennessee's historical capital of Nashville. Explore the legendary Music Row and the famous Ryman Auditorium. Discover fascincating facts about Nashville's past - from the battlefields to the universities. Carefully researched and exceptionally written by accomplished historian James Hoobler, who is senior curator of art and architecture at the Tennessee State Museum and former executive director of the Tennessee Historical Society, this book offers extraordinary insight into Nashville's heritage. It is a wonderful companion, both for visitors and for Nashville residents who want to see their hometown in a new light.