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Life of Abraham Lincoln (Illustrated Edition)

by John Bowers ...

Abraham Lincoln (18091865) is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the countrys most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the Westerner who educated himself and became a self made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln successfully navigated the Union ... Read more

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Abraham Lincoln (18091865) is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the countrys most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the Westerner who educated himself and became a self made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln successfully navigated the Union
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One Priest’s Wondering Beliefs

Progressive Christianity: A Critical Review of Christian Doctrines

by John E. Bowers ...

This book is aimed at those Christians who have begun to question the conventional understandings of Jesus, and Christianity, and even of what we mean by "God," and have become discomforted by the dissonance between their own thinking and the church's stance. A critical thinker by inclination and education, Jack Bowers explored Celtic Christian spirituality for a decade. That taught him there are ... Read more

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This book is aimed at those Christians who have begun to question the conventional understandings of Jesus, and Christianity, and even of what we mean by "God," and have become discomforted by the dissonance between their own thinking and the church's stance. A critical thinker by inclination and education, Jack Bowers explored Celtic Christian spirituality for a decade. That taught him there are
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Downward spiral

Collapsing public standards and how to restore them

by John Bowers ...

The Johnson era will be remembered for a series of scandals that severely eroded trust in the British government. From questionable PPE tenders and public appointments to the ‘partygate’ fiasco, every aspect of public life seemed tainted. How did this downward spiral begin, and what can be done to reverse it?In this eye-opening book, veteran KC John Bowers presents a fearless examination of the ... Read more

$21.99 USD

The Johnson era will be remembered for a series of scandals that severely eroded trust in the British government. From questionable PPE tenders and public appointments to the ‘partygate’ fiasco, every aspect of public life seemed tainted. How did this downward spiral begin, and what can be done to reverse it?In this eye-opening book, veteran KC John Bowers presents a fearless examination of the
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Passing the Test

April–June 1951

Edited by William T. Bowers, John T. Greenwood ...

Series series Combat in Korea
" Passing the Test completes the story of ground combat during the Chinese offensives of 1951 . . . This is combat history at its best." —Lt. General Julius W. Becton, Jr. (Ret.)For US and UN soldiers fighting the Korean War, the spring of 1951 was brutal. The troops faced a tough and determined foe under challenging conditions. The Chinese Spring Offensive of 1951 exemplified the hardships of the ... Read more

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" Passing the Test completes the story of ground combat during the Chinese offensives of 1951 . . . This is combat history at its best." —Lt. General Julius W. Becton, Jr. (Ret.)For US and UN soldiers fighting the Korean War, the spring of 1951 was brutal. The troops faced a tough and determined foe under challenging conditions. The Chinese Spring Offensive of 1951 exemplified the hardships of the
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Tolkien's Lost Chaucer

by John M. Bowers ...

Tolkien's Lost Chaucer uncovers the story of an unpublished and previously unknown book by the author of The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien worked between 1922 and 1928 on his Clarendon edition Selections from Chaucer's Poetry and Prose, and though never completed, its 160 pages of commentary reveals much of his thinking about language and storytelling when he was still at the threshold of his career ... Read more

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Tolkien's Lost Chaucer uncovers the story of an unpublished and previously unknown book by the author of The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien worked between 1922 and 1928 on his Clarendon edition Selections from Chaucer's Poetry and Prose, and though never completed, its 160 pages of commentary reveals much of his thinking about language and storytelling when he was still at the threshold of his career
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Tolkien on Chaucer, 1913-1959

by John M. Bowers, Peter Steffensen ...

Tolkien on Chaucer, 1913-59 traces J. R. R. Tolkien's critical engagements with Geoffrey Chaucer from his undergraduate Oxford essays in 1913 to remarks in his retirement lecture in 1959. Reprinted with both Tolkien's own annotations and new notes from the authors, this book analyses his major articles such as ^"Chaucer as a Philologist: The Reeve's Tale", as well as his unpublished edition of the ... Read more

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Tolkien on Chaucer, 1913-59 traces J. R. R. Tolkien's critical engagements with Geoffrey Chaucer from his undergraduate Oxford essays in 1913 to remarks in his retirement lecture in 1959. Reprinted with both Tolkien's own annotations and new notes from the authors, this book analyses his major articles such as ^"Chaucer as a Philologist: The Reeve's Tale", as well as his unpublished edition of the
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An Introduction to the Gawain Poet

by John M Bowers ...

Series series New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions
In An Introduction to the Gawain Poet, John Bowers surveys an expanded selection of the works of Chaucer's anonymous contemporary, considering Sir Gawain and the Green Knight alongside the poet's lesser known but no less brilliant works.In addition to his succinct introductions and plot summaries, Bowers skillfully details the cultural, historical, political, and religious contexts for these works ... Read more

$23.99 USD

In An Introduction to the Gawain Poet, John Bowers surveys an expanded selection of the works of Chaucer's anonymous contemporary, considering Sir Gawain and the Green Knight alongside the poet's lesser known but no less brilliant works.In addition to his succinct introductions and plot summaries, Bowers skillfully details the cultural, historical, political, and religious contexts for these works
... Read more
Introduction to Graphic Design Methodologies and Processes

Understanding Theory and Application

by John Bowers ...

A concise, visually based introduction to graphic design methodologiesGraphic design has emerged as a discipline complete with a body of scholarly literature devoted to its underlying theory. Introduction to Graphic Design Methodologies and Processes contributes to this expanding discourse by illustrating the value of qualitative and quantitative methodologies in guiding conceptual development in ... Read more

$50.00 USD

A concise, visually based introduction to graphic design methodologiesGraphic design has emerged as a discipline complete with a body of scholarly literature devoted to its underlying theory. Introduction to Graphic Design Methodologies and Processes contributes to this expanding discourse by illustrating the value of qualitative and quantitative methodologies in guiding conceptual development in
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Deriving Syntactic Relations

by John Bowers ...

Series Book 151 - Cambridge Studies in Linguistics
A pioneering new approach to a long-debated topic at the heart of syntax: what are the primitive concepts and operations of syntax? This book argues, appealing in part to the logic of Chomsky's Minimalist Program, that the primitive operations of syntax form relations between words rather than combining words to form constituents. Just three basic relations, definable in terms of inherent ... Read more

$38.99 USD

A pioneering new approach to a long-debated topic at the heart of syntax: what are the primitive concepts and operations of syntax? This book argues, appealing in part to the logic of Chomsky's Minimalist Program, that the primitive operations of syntax form relations between words rather than combining words to form constituents. Just three basic relations, definable in terms of inherent
... Read more
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Short Horror Stories Anthology: Terror in the Shadows Volumes 1 - 18

Scary Ghosts, Paranormal & Supernatural Monsters

by Scare Street, Ron Ripley, Sara Clancy, David Longhorn, A. I. Nasser, Sharon M. White, Julia Grace, Arwa Hezzah, Anna Sinjin, Rowan Rook, Bronson Carey, Ian Fortey, Ryan C. Robert, Kevin Saito ...

Narrated by Thom Bowers, May Shami, John Pirhalla, Johnny Raven ...

Series Audiobook box set - Terror in the Shadows
Unabridged

128 hours 57 min

An abyss of horror opens before you...Scare Street proudly presents Terror in the Shadows Volumes 1–18, gathered into one massive box set. Over 200 tales of supernatural horror lurk within these pages, each story more diabolical than the last. From cursed artifacts to vengeful spirits, malevolent creatures to sinister rituals—this anthology is a gateway to nightmares you've never dared to imagine ... Read more

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An abyss of horror opens before you...Scare Street proudly presents Terror in the Shadows Volumes 1–18, gathered into one massive box set. Over 200 tales of supernatural horror lurk within these pages, each story more diabolical than the last. From cursed artifacts to vengeful spirits, malevolent creatures to sinister rituals—this anthology is a gateway to nightmares you've never dared to imagine
... Read more
Promoting Positive Youth Development

Lessons from the 4-H Study

Edited by Edmond P. Bowers, G. John Geldhof, Sara K. Johnson, Lacey J. Hilliard, Rachel M. Hershberg, Jacqueline V. Lerner, Richard M. Lerner ...

Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
This book presents the results of the longitudinal 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development. The volume discusses how self-regulation and contextual resources (e.g., strong relationships with parents, peers, and the community) can be fostered in young people to contribute to the enhancement of functioning throughout life. Each chapter examines a particular aspect of youth thriving, and offers ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book presents the results of the longitudinal 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development. The volume discusses how self-regulation and contextual resources (e.g., strong relationships with parents, peers, and the community) can be fostered in young people to contribute to the enhancement of functioning throughout life. Each chapter examines a particular aspect of youth thriving, and offers
... Read more
Blackstone's Employment Law Practice 2012

Edited by Gavin Mansfield, John Bowers QC, Damian Brown, Simon Forshaw, Anthony Korn, Julia Palca, David Reade QC ...

Drawing together comprehensive coverage of practice and procedure in the employment tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal, and Central Arbitration Committee, Blackstone's Employment Law Practice 2012 is an essential purchase for any serious employment practitioner. Ideal for preparing for and during a case in tribunal or court, it includes trusted advice on specialist topics, such as the ... Read more

$134.99 USD

Drawing together comprehensive coverage of practice and procedure in the employment tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal, and Central Arbitration Committee, Blackstone's Employment Law Practice 2012 is an essential purchase for any serious employment practitioner. Ideal for preparing for and during a case in tribunal or court, it includes trusted advice on specialist topics, such as the
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