When Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-two, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea in the west all the way to modern-day India in the east. In an unusual compromise, his two heirs--a mentally damaged half brother, Philip III, and an infant son, Alexander IV, born after his death--wer[...]
This is the first biography of James Dean to look beyond the Hollywood-manufactured cliche to the volatile polarities, conflicted sexuality, and childhood trauma of the person himself. James Dean's legendary status as a Hollywood icon is reconsidered in Boulevard of Broken Dreams, which explores the[...]
Marathon runners, prospective runners, and followers of marathon races will value this photo-illustrated guide to 50 of the world's best marathons. Each marathon is given its own detailed description, which includes--
A rating for comparative difficulty An expert analysis of the course The ti[...]
The Hellenistic world, ushered into existence in 323 b.c.e. through the conquests of Alexander the Great, stretched from India in the east to Sicily in the west. Within this vast region, society was multicultural, but the dominant culture was that of the Greeks (who called themselves Hellenes). The [...]
This is a guide to 50 of the best marathons in the world to race in complete with stunning photography and practical details on when and how to enter, when it takes place, and training tips. Each marathon is rated for difficulty, includes expert analysis of the course and all of the necessary consid[...]
Legenden om budbringeren fra Marathon er en kulturarv som lever i beste velgående. I guideboken Verdens maratoner av Hugh Jones og Alexander James, får du detaljert innsikt i 50 fantastiske maratonløp fra hele kloden. Boken dokumenterer at det å løpe maraton ikke bare er svette og slit, men at[...]
Har du fastnat för löpning som träningsform? Har du redan klarat av milen och är redo för en tuff utmaning? Eller har du kanske redan fixat ett maraton och är sugen på nya häftiga lopp?
Världens bästa maratonlopp är boken för dig som vill guidas och inspireras till de bästa lop[...]
Forget what you think you know about the Mafia. After reading this book, even life-long mob aficionados will have a new perspective on organized crime.
Informative, authoritative, and eye-opening, this is the first full-length book devoted exclusively to uncovering the hidden history of how the [...]
The Federalist by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay constitutes a text central to the American political tradition. Written and published in newspapers in 1787 and 1788 to explain and promote ratification of the proposed Constitution for the United States, which were then bound by the [...]
A major collection of important essays by many of the leading scholars in the field of Buddhism, including Phyllis Granoff from Yale University, T. H. Barrett from the University of London, Raoul Birnbaum from University of California, Toru Funayama from Kyoto University, Eugene Wang from Harvard Un[...]
A quartet of popular romance authors--Victoria Alexander, Liz Carlyle, Eloisa James, and Cathy Maxwell--chronicles the romantic ups and downs for four sets of star-crossed lovers who are given the chance to set the past right, in an anthology of original romance tales. Original.[...]
Written at a time when furious arguments were raging about the best way to govern America, "The Federalist Papers" had the immediate practical aim of persuading New Yorkers to accept the newly drafted Constitution in 1787. In this they were supremely successful, but their influence also transcended [...]
'A nation without a national government is an awful spectacle.' In the winter of 1787-8 a series of eighty-five essays appeared in the New York press; the purpose of the essays was to persuade the citizens of New York State to ratify the Constitution of the United States. The three authors - Alexan[...]
This authoritative edition of the complete texts of the "Federalist Papers", the Articles of Confederation, the U.S. Constitution, and the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution features supporting essays in which leading scholars provide historical context and analysis. An introduction by Ian Shapiro [...]
This reference grammar provides a comprehensive description of the structure of the Indonesian language written in a clear, non-technical manner. It can be used by teachers and senior students who have no linguistic background.[...]
This revised and expanded second edition of The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) continues to offer a concise and comprehensive introduction to both the world of refugees and the organizations that protect and assist them. This updated edition also includes: up to date coverage [...]
Joy is not for just the lucky few-it's a choice anyone can make. In this groundbreaking book, based on his popular course, James Baraz helps you discover a path to the happiness that's right in front of you, offering a step-by-step program that will reorient your mind away from dissatisfaction and d[...]
Published serially in several New York papers between October 1787 and August 1788, the eighty-five Federalist Papers written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the pseudonym 'Publius' advocated ratification of the proposed U.S. Constitution. Together these articles constitute [...]
Includes over thirty-five creative and intricate designs that feature original insults, exclamations and swear words to help you relax and let go of the stressful situations. In this book, each page includes such agression-relieving words as 'Shitballs', 'Twat Waffle' and 'Baggy Vag' laid over thera[...]
The Bible, as we hold it today, is esteemed by many religious institutions and especially Conservative Christians to be the inspired, inerrant Word of God. This doctrinal position affirms that the Bible is unlike all other books or collections of works in that it is free of error due to having been [...]
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