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From immigrant shoemaker to multimillionaire, this is the extraordinary life story of Sam Israel. Sam Israel was one of the Pacific Northwest's most eccentric, controversial, and enigmatic characters. An immigrant Sephardic Jewish shoemaker of humble beginnings, Israel arrived in Seattle in 1919 and thanks to savvy investing, came to own hundreds of properties in Seattle and around the state. This impressive assemblage included dozens of build...

For nearly four centuries, Britain was a province on the outer edge of the Roman Empire and developed a distinctively Romano-British culture and way of life. This title offers an introduction to the history, society, culture and art of Britain when it was a province of the Roman Empire.

Excerpt from The Evils of the Modern Pleasure Dance: A SermonA Sermon preached by the Rev. B. Hobbs, in the Colborne Street Methodist Church. B¿ntford. On Sunday evening. March int. Ltlli.Text. - Eccl. Lll Chapter and a part of the fourth verse. And a tlluo to dance.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important histori...

Von der Schallplatte, die Rechtsanwalt Mackay der jungen Kathy Chalmers vorspielt, ertönt eine Stimme aus dem Grab. Es handelt sich dabei um die letzten Worte von Robert Austin, der mittels Tonaufnahme alle Verwandten in sein schottisches Schloss bestellt, wo sein letzter Wille verlesen werden soll. Mit dem Nachtzug reist Kathy nach Schottland, doch schon bald gibt es eine erste Leiche. Sir Felix, einer ihrer ebenfalls erbberechtigten Verwandt...

Excerpt from Glamorous Galena and Jo Daviess County: Little Switzerland of IllinoisIt has been the home of eight Governors, four United States Senators, eight Congressmen, six Federal Judges, twelve state Supreme Court and Circuit Judges, two Mayors of Chi cago, eight editors of Metropolitan newspapers, as well as the home of many other successful business men who achieved brilliant success in Chicago and other cities of the Northwest.About th...

Excerpt from Glamorous Galena and Jo Daviess County: Little Switzerland of IllinoisIt has been the home of eight Governors, four United States Senators, eight Congressmen, six Federal Judges, twelve state Supreme Court and Circuit Judges, two Mayors of Chi cago, eight editors of Metropolitan newspapers, as well as the home of many other successful business men who achieved brilliant success in Chicago and other cities of the Northwest.About th...

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This monograph examines the deposition of precious metal artefacts in the late Roman and early Byzantine periods (from c. AD 200 to AD 700) within and beyond the frontiers of the Roman Empire and its successor states. The primary foci of the study are the size, date range and spatial distribution of these finds, with less emphasis on specific aspects of artefacts themselves and the specific contexts in which individual deposits were found. The...

Before undertaking any kind of conservation, the finder of any type of historical metal should be aware of a number of technical considerations. These are spelled out in this simple step-by-step guide, which has been written by experts for total amateurs.

Over the years, the electric power industry has been using optimization methods to help them solve the unit commitment problem. The result has been savings of tens and perhaps hundreds of millions of dollars in fuel costs. Things are changing, however. Optimization technology is improving, and the industry is undergoing radical restructuring. Consequently, the role of commitment models is changing, and the value of the improved solutions that ...

In 1942, while ploughing a field near Mildenhall in Suffolk, eastern England, Gordon Butcher stumbled upon a hoard of 34 silver objects that he turned over to his boss and owner of the land, Sydney Ford.

Land conversion, climate change and species invasions are contributing to the widespread emergence of novel ecosystems, which demand a shift in how we think about traditional approaches to conservation, restoration and environmental management. They are novel because they exist without historical precedents and are self-sustaining. Traditional approaches emphasizing native species and historical continuity are challenged by novel ecosystems th...

If you're tired of applying to job postings without getting results, then it's time to change your approach. Get on the fast track to landing the job you want with a guidebook that delivers real-world guidance on networking, writing your resume(CV), and finding the right opportunities. Career coach Richard Hobbs can help you • view live interview winning resume(CV) examples • apply lessons from successful job seekers, • inspire hiring managers...

Provides a survey of early maritime history and history of the US Navy to the present day, and covers the fundamental leadership precepts and nautical sciences required by second-year students in the Navy high school NJROTC program. Subjects covered include maritime geography, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and physical science.

This is a book for teenagers of all ages from 10 to 90. Demanding very little prior knowledge, it presents advanced mathematical ideas, casts doubt on the truth of much mathematics and asks questions to which no one knows the answer. Aimed at those who have caught, or are close to catching, the mathematics bug, it covers some of the most exciting topics engaging mathematicians today.

This study compares the capabilities of the enhanced Marine Amphibious Unit (Special Operations Capable), MAU (SOC) with the requirements for conducting operations in Low Intensity Conflict (LIC). The focus of the study is on the improvements and expansion of capabilities of MAUs being Special Operations Capable. LIC is defined and discussed relative to the requirements for military forces operating in this environment. The capabilities of the...

Throughout the history of warfare at sea, navigation has been an important basic determinant of victory. Occasionally, new members of the fraternity of the sea will look upon navigation as a chore to be tolerated only as long as it takes to find someone else to assume the responsibility. In my experience, such individuals never make good naval officers. Commander Hobbs has succeeded in bringing together the information and practical skills req...