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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Assembled from hundreds of original documents, including intimate shipboard journals kept by Shenandoah officers, Sea of Gray is a masterful narrative of men at seaThe sleek, 222-foot, black auxiliary steamer Sea King left London on October 8, 1864, ostensibly bound for Bombay. The subterfuge was ended off the shores of Madeira, where the ship was outfitted for war. The newly christened CS Shenandoah then commenced the last, most quixotic sea story of the Civil War: the 58,000-mile, around-the-world cruise of the Confederacy's second most successful commerce raider. Before its voyage was over, thirty-two Union merchant and whaling ships and their cargoes would be destroyed. But it was only after ship and crew embarked on the last leg of their journey that the excursion took its most fearful turn.Four months after the Civil War was over, the Shenandoah's Captain Waddell finally learned he was, and had been, fighting without cause or state. In the eyes of the world, he had gone from being an enemy combatant to being a pirate--a hangable offense. Now fearing capture and mutiny, with supplies quickly dwindling, Waddell elected to camouflage the ship, circumnavigate the globe, and attempt to surrender on English soil.A superb account of how the Confederate raider Shenandoah brought the American Civil War to the farthest reaches of the world. -- Nathaniel Philbrick, author of Mayflower and Sea of Glory.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Assembled from hundreds of original documents, including intimate shipboard journals kept by Shenandoah officers, Sea of Gray is a masterful narrative of men at seaThe sleek, 222-foot, black auxiliary steamer Sea King left London on October 8, 1864, ostensibly bound for Bombay. The subterfuge was ended off the shores of Madeira, where the ship was outfitted for war. The newly christened CS Shenandoah then commenced the last, most quixotic sea story of the Civil War: the 58,000-mile, around-the-world cruise of the Confederacy's second most successful commerce raider. Before its voyage was over, thirty-two Union merchant and whaling ships and their cargoes would be destroyed. But it was only after ship and crew embarked on the last leg of their journey that the excursion took its most fearful turn.Four months after the Civil War was over, the Shenandoah's Captain Waddell finally learned he was, and had been, fighting without cause or state. In the eyes of the world, he had gone from being an enemy combatant to being a pirate--a hangable offense. Now fearing capture and mutiny, with supplies quickly dwindling, Waddell elected to camouflage the ship, circumnavigate the globe, and attempt to surrender on English soil.A superb account of how the Confederate raider Shenandoah brought the American Civil War to the farthest reaches of the world. -- Nathaniel Philbrick, author of Mayflower and Sea of Glory.…

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Hardback. Condición: Good. There is one thing that can be said about A Fool and His Moneythat cannot be said about any other colume of investment advice: You will never make a penny from the information in this book. Nowork on the subject of personal finance has even tried to make thisclaim before. That is because works on the subject of personalfinance are all lying. John Rothchild is the only fully honestauthor in the genre.--from the Foreword by P. J. O'Rourke. A veritable gold mine of comic insight into the predicament of anaverage investor's avid pursuit of wealth, A Fool and His Money isJohn Rothchild's critically acclaimed personal account of a yeardevoted to investing his money in the markets. The entireinvestment world--its characters, institutions, customs, andmyths-passes under Rothchild's sharp and profoundly humorousscrutiny. Acclaim for A Fool and His Money What makes this book so good is that Rothchild can explain thingslike naked puts . . . and leave the reader both edified andlaughing. . . . Witty, fast-paced, and educational.--TheWashington Post. You'll relish John Rothchild's comic tale. . . . The book nearsguaranteed delight.--Newsday. A Fool and His Money may be the funniest book about investing everwritten. It's a reader's capital gain.--New York Post. You set aside some money, quit your job, devote yourself entirelyto studying the markets, and start to invest. Then, through hardwork and your own magical intuition, you become so wealthy yourmajor concern is finding a fashionable hobby to soak up yourabundant leisure time. All in about a year. Now, thanks to this hugely entertaining and informative book, youcan live out the fantasy without risking your money, your job--oryour sanity. Since its acclaimed debut a decade ago, A Fool and His Money hasbecome a treasured investment classic. It's the comic, firsthandaccount of a first-time investor who sets out to make his wildestmoney dreams come true. In a surge of optimism and enterprise, financial writer JohnRothchild drops everything to devote an entire year to learning howto invest a modest sum of money. Motivated by a sincere desire toget rich, he undertakes his mission by systematically studying asmuch as he can about the markets and how they really operate. Hefearlessly asks the most basic questions, observes theprofessionals at work, studies the newsletters, makes investments, and reports back on everything--including his own highly personaland often hilarious reactions. With Rothchild as your guide through the marketplace, you will: * Eavesdrop as his broker explains in fluent double-talk why heshould buy a certain hot stock * Share in his buyer's remorse as Rothchild purchases an unknowntechnology company stock that puts him on an emotional rollercoaster * Be humbled as he enters the almighty Federal Reserve Bank andstruggles to understand its omnipotent power over his personalfinances * Witness the excitement and confusion of the Commodities Exchangeand find out what pork bellies really are * Hear firsthand the enigmatic and undoubtedly wise words ofvarious wizards of Wall Street * Sympathize with Rothchild as he explains his transactions to hisloved ones * Blush as he shamelessly attempts to deceive them. In a gesture of pure magnanimity, Rothchild also includes thehard-won bits of wisdom he calls his 25 Useful Tips--whichinclude such sage advice as Never buy anything from a broker at anairport--and his handy Fool's Glossary, which clarifies many ofthe technical terms used in the book. Clever, funny, and informative, A Fool and His Money will rewardinvestors at all levels of experience with a revelation on everypage. …

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Hardback. Condición: Good. Since its establishment in Thurles on 1 November, 1884, the GAA has born some of the most memorable and captivating events in Irish history. This work details the people, places and moments which have made the GAA one of the most unique sporting organisation in the world.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. The Great Lakes are the largest freshwater ecosystem on our planet. Loss of habitat, water pollution, and invasive species forever changed the ecology of the lakes. Future caretakers must continue to protect this national treasure from further harm.A Great Lakes Odyssey with Louis and Louise is a children's chapter book about the adventures of two Lake Superior Lake Trout. Louis and Louise take the reader on exciting underwater journeys exploring the lakes and meeting new species. By giving fish a voice, this book will enhance awareness of ecological issues and hopefully encourage young readers to wrap their hearts around the Great Lakes. If they do, stewards will emerge. Vandenberg, Kimberly (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. It's time to raise the unheard voice of soldiers who've survived combat, but didn't return from war.Out There will take you on the author's journey of uncovering, concealing, and ultimately accepting PTSD.When The 2006 Second Lebanon War ends, Omri crosses the border fence back into Israel. His homecoming forces him to confront the hero image of the Israeli man. It's an image he's already familiar with as the son of a 1973 Yom Kippur War veteran.Upon his return, Omri is also faced with a new battle - that of a combat soldier suffering from mental trauma that blurs the line between macabre nightmare and monotonous reality.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Living in Paris is far different than visiting Paris. Paris has to grow on you and into you - it is something you feel. The book describes the tentative reactions of someone who lands at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with a one-way ticket and must confront a new job, a new language, a new home, a strange environment, and no familiar faces. The author describes his reactions and the eventual warmth he develops toward those quintessential Parisians, the local people in the Quartier. Another important facet of his life is also undergoing a radical change for he is soon to be joined by his wife-to-be, Helga. While Eric is discovering the sometimes thorny thickets of international relations with member countries of the IEA, Helga is busy learning the language and establishing a rapport with the local tradesfolk. Meanwhile, Eric finds the political landscape shifting under his feet and has to adapt to the realities of changing global energy policies driven in large part by the ascent to the US Presidency of Ronald Reagan. Come along with Helga and Eric as they learn to understand and love the people and the places of Paris and France.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. In this memoir, Bachleda makes a personal story a universal one, sharing the most important lessons that are born of hardship and struggle-determination, love, faith, patriotism, and an enduring belief in the power of family. The story of his family's immigration to America from Czechoslovakia is set against the backdrop of larger historical events-from World War II to the Vietnam War-and considers the price that must be paid to live the American dream. The story begins much earlier, however, when his father Anton is forced to flee to America to avoid being arrested and put into debtor's prison, leaving behind his pregnant wife, Mary, and their five young children. Several months later, Mary gives birth to their sixth child, a boy named Stefan. Now, Stefan gives a firsthand account of the family's trials and triumphs, struggles and successes, and above all, their love and faith. With Mary and the children struggling to survive in Czechoslovakia, Anton has immigrated to America in the middle of the Great Depression. He lives with an elderly widow and sends Mary very little money, but as the family endures extreme poverty, they maintain their steadfast faith in God, finding solace and the ability to carry on despite their hardships. Eventually, their prayers are answered. When the elderly widow is on her deathbed, she offers to provide the money to allow the rest of Anton's family to come to America. But despite their hopes for a better life, their struggles do not end-poverty has followed them, and now, coupled with language barriers in the Bronx, Anton descends further into alcoholism and abuse. And soon, World War II comes to the family. Despite feeling hopeless at times, the family never gives up-and now, Stefan looks back on his life and the lives of his family warmly, appreciating the many opportunities that continue to come his way and developing a strong sense of patriotism for the United States-and a belief in the enduring power of the American dream.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Reverend Duey has both studied and travelled widely across the years. He was a sailor in the U. S. Navy for a hitch and then attended university and several seminaries, including graduate work at Princeton Theological Seminary. He finished his doctoral degree at Andover Newton Theological Seminary, in the Boston area. This book describes a variety of religious experiences and schools of thought, leading from the ridiculous to the sublime. In it the author seeks to provide a step-by-step growth and refinement of theology and personal devotion. He has turned his personal experiences and gift for fiction into an imaginative romp across the landscape of twentieth century America and its missionary endeavors.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Laurie Gough is the epitome of a traveler with pluck, who doesn't shrink from the rigors, lessons, or danger of the pilgrim's road, but embraces them with enthusiasm and humor. Through the eyes of a young woman living on a beach in Fiji with new friends and new love, we roam the world from Malaysia to Morocco, from the California Redwoods to the Italian Alps, and see for ourselves what the blessings of travel can be for a voyager with an open mind and a very big heart. …

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Condición: Good. The great hero Odysseus has been away from his family for twenty years when the goddess Athene decides to help him find his way back to the island of Ithaca. But the journey will not be easy. Odysseus must face storms, monsters and the terrible anger of the sea god Poseidon. And if he succeeds, will he be welcomed home.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. It all began with an invitation to a college reunion, leading Brad Herzog to take stock: How has he measured up to his youthful aspirations? What constitutes a heroic life? So this modern-day Odysseus in Kerouac clothing embarks on a cross-country quest for insight. But instead of a voyage home to Ithaka following the Trojan War, this would-be hero is making his way toward his alma mater in Ithaca, New York. Starting with a view of Washington's Mount Olympus, Herzog makes his way eastward, delving into his own psyche and the lives of everyday heroes along the way. He meets a teacher in a rural one-room schoolhouse in Troy (Oregon), a lifelong hobo in Iliad (Montana), a bomb-diffusing soldier from Sparta (Wisconsin) and an 87-year-old paragon of reliability in Pandora (Ohio). TURN LEFT AT THE TROJAN HORSE is a philosophical, historical and conversational trek across America and through the universal truths embedded in ancient myths. However, in the end it is simply the story of one man trying to find his way.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The memoir Loose Woman: my odyssey from lost to found tells how a quasi-alcoholic actor came to spend four astonishing months living and working among men with severe disabilities at a L'Arche community in Provence, and how the experience opened her heart and transformed her life.The book brings to life the late seventies, when feminism and sexual liberation were ascendant, and a single woman had to come to terms with what this new kind of freedom meant. It gives a backstage view of the triumphs and miseries of a successful actor, celebrates daily life in France -- tradition, argument, cheese -- and shows a daughter struggling to emerge from the shadow of her powerful, flawed parents.Loose Woman illuminates how, with the help of six damaged Frenchmen, a gifted, damaged young woman begins, at last, to trust and forgive herself, to live loosely, and to set off in a surprising new direction.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. In this candid portrait, former two-term senator from Alaska and 2008 presidential candidate Gravel expounds on his views of the military-industrial complex, the imperial presidency, postwar US foreign policy, and corporate America; critically assesses figures he worked with, such as Jimmy Carter and Ted Kennedy; and reveals the private life behind the public persona. When he isn't being actively silenced, Senator Gravel's voice is generally acknowledged to be the most refreshing and honest of all the 2008 presidential candidates.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. "Hilariously details the inner workings of the cable news network." -The Daily Beast After college, Joe Muto-a self-professed bleeding-heart, godless liberal-took an entry-level position at Fox News. Joe kept quiet about his political views and initially enjoyed the newsroom camaraderie. But after he began working for Bill O'Reilly-Fox's number one talking head-Joe just couldn't take it anymore. He went rogue by becoming Gawker's Fox Mole, and was outed (and fired) in thirty-six hours. Reminiscent of How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, An Atheist in the FOXhole is filled with hilarious, untold tales that will appall and delight the millions who love to hate FOX news.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. "Hilariously details the inner workings of the cable news network." -The Daily Beast After college, Joe Muto-a self-professed bleeding-heart, godless liberal-took an entry-level position at Fox News. Joe kept quiet about his political views and initially enjoyed the newsroom camaraderie. But after he began working for Bill O'Reilly-Fox's number one talking head-Joe just couldn't take it anymore. He went rogue by becoming Gawker's Fox Mole, and was outed (and fired) in thirty-six hours. Reminiscent of How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, An Atheist in the FOXhole is filled with hilarious, untold tales that will appall and delight the millions who love to hate FOX news.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Explore and adventure with our two companions Teddy and Whiskers Full color illustrationsTake an adventure to distant times and places Meet new people, customs and cultures.