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Excerpt from A True Representation of the Plan Formed at Albany, in 1754, for Uniting All the British Northern Colonies, in Order to Their Common Safety and DefenceThe Plan of Union, which is presented in the following pages, is no new thing to the student of American history. Mr. Sparks, in his edition of the works of Franklin, has given many pages to its presentation and explanation, Mr. Bancroft, in his History, has also done it ample justi...

Excerpt from A True Representation of the Plan Formed at Albany, in 1754, for Uniting All the British Northern Colonies, in Order to Their Common Safety and DefenceThe Plan of Union, which is presented in the following pages, is no new thing to the student of American history. Mr. Sparks, in his edition of the works of Franklin, has given many pages to its presentation and explanation, Mr. Bancroft, in his History, has also done it ample justi...

1898: Der britische Ingenieur John Patterson (Val Kilmer) reist nach Kenia, um dort mit Hilfe von 3.000 Arbeitern eine Eisenbahnbrücke über den Tsavo-Fluss zu errichten. Die Bauarbeiten schreiten planmäßig voran - bis die Truppe wiederholt von zwei blutrünstigen Löwen angegriffen wird. Mehrere Arbeiter werden von den Raubtieren brutal ermordet. Das Bauprojekt ist in Gefahr! Patterson tut sich mit Großwildjäger Charles Remington (Michael Dougla...

This book examines memoir-writing by many of the key political actors in the Northern Irish Troubles (19691998), and argues that memoir has been a neglected dimension of the study of the legacies of the violent conflict. It investigates these sources in the context of ongoing disputes over how to interpret Northern Irelands recent past. A careful reading of these memoirs can provide insights into the lived experience and retrospective judgment...

This book examines memoir-writing by many of the key political protagonists in the Northern Irish Troubles (19691998), and argues that memoir has been a neglected dimension of the study of the legacies of the violent conflict.

Liverpool Football Club, in stark contrast to its competitors, remains locally owned, not a conglomerate or media business. Unlike its main rivals, the Liverpool club has been loathe to pursue global markets for merchandizing - though it attracts a huge fandom around the world - and its ambitions remain resolutely fixed on footballing success. No football club has ever had such an extended period of dominance in the English game, nor extended ...

Organized like an almanac, this compilation features poems, monthly trivia, fun facts, humor, and historical tidbits about holidays, birthdays, famous people, and history connected to particular months. Full color.

On that first Christmas night, the Earth bursts with praise at the Savior's birth. Donkeys bray, sheep bleat, horses neigh, and shepherds come from nearby fieldsNbut Mary simply wants to be alone with her sweet babe. When quiet finally falls, Mary cradles her son and sings her mother-song. Full color.

Grundgütig, wohl erzogen und stets höflich wirkt Miss Meadows (Katie Holmes) auf den ersten Blick. Doch die unscheinbare Aushilfslehrerin mutiert nachts zum selbst ernannten Racheengel: Menschen, die Böses tun, werden skrupellos von ihr gerichtet. Kein Wunder also, dass sie nicht nur jeden Tag in ihre adretten Steppschuhe schlüpft, sondern auch die kleine, frisch polierte Pistole stets griffbereit in der Handtasche verstaut. Kompliziert wird e...

Grundgütig, wohl erzogen und stets höflich wirkt Miss Meadows (Katie Holmes) auf den ersten Blick. Doch die unscheinbare Aushilfslehrerin mutiert nachts zum selbst ernannten Racheengel: Menschen, die Böses tun, werden skrupellos von ihr gerichtet. Kein Wunder also, dass sie nicht nur jeden Tag in ihre adretten Steppschuhe schlüpft, sondern auch die kleine, frisch polierte Pistole stets griffbereit in der Handtasche verstaut. Kompliziert wird e...

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In this ever-timely collection of more than fifty poems and paintingsdivided into eight sections, one of America's most distinguished poets and anthologists, Lee Bennett Hopkins, and internationally acclaimed painter and printmaker Stephen Alcorn trace emotions of warfare from the American Revolution to the Iraq War. Warfare has taken -- continues to take -- a tremendous toll on every man, woman, and child in our society as war weaves itself i...

Organized by geographic regions, these poems capture the unique flavor and character of each area of the United States. Complementing the poems are maps and facts about each state. Full-color illustrations.

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