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[S.n.]
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1788
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English
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In the back of the book: The proper names of persons and places in the Old and New Testaments. Accurately accented, and arranged (each Book by itself) in alpabetical order. The names of the principal cities, towns, rivers, mountains, etc. in the known world. The ancient and modern poets, philosophers, statesmen, etc.
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"Power is shifting--from large, stable armies to loose bands of insurgents, from corporate leviathans to nimble start-ups, and from presidential palaces to public squares. But power is also changing, becoming harder to use and easier to lose. In The End of Power, award-winning columnist and former Foreign Policy editor Moisés NaÃm illuminates the struggle between once-dominant megaplayers and the new micropowers challenging them in every field of...
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Sleeping Bear Press
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English
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As the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, Delaware rightfully earned its nickname of 'First State.' Though small in size, it is a treasure trove of history (Fort Delaware), inventions (the Victrola), and garden wonders (Winterthur). State symbols such as the Blue Hen Chicken and peach blossom speak to the character and traditions that formed the state.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date:
2020
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English
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Featuring a soft padded cover and rounded edges, a board book celebration of the Irish holiday depicts the bright and colorful objects associated with its traditions, from costumes and rainbows to four-leaf clovers and pots of gold. --Publisher
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Barnes & Noble
Pub. Date:
2011
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English
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This novel, left unfinished at the author's death, was completed by his friend, the writer Arthur Quiller-Couch, and published in 1897. The novel recounts the adventures of Capitaine Jacques St. Ives, a Napoleonic soldier, after his capture by the British-and his romance with the lovely Flora Gilchrist.
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ReadersMagnet
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
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It appears most of us are unaware of the truth of our having a common enemy. His name is Satan. The fact that we deny his existence is of great benefit to him and he is quite adept at using our lack of acknowledgment of his existence against us. He is very clever. His agenda is focused on proving he is superior to us. We, who believe, in God's Word believe we are created in God's image. It qualifies to be the recipients of treasure yet unknown. Satan...
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Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
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On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution. Since then, Delaware has been a leader in politics and business. Delaware's residents are proud of all their state has to offer, especially their rich farmlands, thriving cities, and scenic waterways. Through striking photographs, informative maps, and high-interest text, this volume helps readers to celebrate the state's history, people, and government.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc
Pub. Date:
2008
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English
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Delaware: The First State, is a part of the Discover America Series. Delaware celebrates the people and culture with beautiful images and engaging facts as well as describing the history, industry, environment, and sports that make this state unique.
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Dreamspinner Press
Pub. Date:
2013
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English
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Carson O'Shaughnessy has one task: track down his boss's flighty nephew, Stassy, and return the kid to Chicago. Then Carson can go back to waiting tables and being productively bitter about his life. He didn't count on finding a dead body in Stassy's bed, and he certainly didn't count on the guy in the flip-flops and cutoffs at the local café helping him get to the bottom of the crime. But Dale Arden is no ordinary surfing burnout-he's actually a...
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Linda Belans
Pub. Date:
2020
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English
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The What, the Why, and the How of Leadership Coaching for Equitable Schools States of Being conveys the urgent need for compassionate and equitable leadership in our schools. Belans has distilled decades of coaching experience into a methodology that all leaders and mentors will be able to apply to their own coaching practices. She is clear at every moment that leadership must be grounded in equity and social justice, and she never wavers from her...
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The History Press
Pub. Date:
2016
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English
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In 1776, Delaware declared independence from both England and Pennsylvania. Originally known as the Three Lower Counties of Pennsylvania, the First State was instrumental in the fight to form a new republic. The Marquis de Lafayette, Nathanael Greene and George Washington all made trips to the state. Caesar Rodney's ride and the Battle of Cooch's Bridge are legendary, but the state has many unsung heroes. Citizens from every village, town, crossroads,...
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Arcadia Publishing Inc
Pub. Date:
2012
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English
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In the years preceding the Civil War, Delaware was essentially divided--as a slave state, it had many ties to the South, but as the first state to ratify the federal Constitution, it was fiercely loyal to the Union. With the outbreak of war, the First State rallied to Lincoln's call and sent proportionally more troops to fight for the Union than any free state. Yet even as the renowned Du Pont mills provided half of the Union gunpowder, Southern sympathizers...
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The History Press
Pub. Date:
2016
Language:
English
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Boasting a brewing history older than the United States, Delaware packs an outsized punch in the craft beer scene with its landmark breweries and bold flavors. In 1873, the German lagers of Wilmington's Diamond State brewing rose to dominance. After Prohibition and the bust of the first craft beer bubble, entrepreneurial homebrewers resurrected the industry. Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head led the charge by rewriting the state's beer legislation, and...
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The University of North Carolina Press
Pub. Date:
2012
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English
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In a convenient format, Schumann offers a guide to the campus of the University of North Carolina and immediately adjacent areas in Chapel Hill that will be indispensable for walkers wishing to acquaint themselves with the University and its history. In the revised edition, she has added two hour-long walks to the four presented in the original volume, included several sites that can be conveniently toured by car, and added thirty new buildings (for...