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A quick look at different historical events, people, and places that are associated with Massachusetts.

Naples celebrates the story of one of southwest Florida's most renowned beach resorts, from its tenuous beginning in 1885 through the tumultuous year of 1960, when Hurricane Donna nearly destroyed the town once hailed as the "Summerland in Wintertime." Founded as a place where "invalids can escape the chilling blasts of winter, " the distant paradise was accessible only by boat, and by 1890, the new town boasted a pier, the Naples Hotel-and li...

Colonization, political and religious reform, revolution and Civil War have left footprints on the varied landscape of Hanover County. Centrally located within the state, Hanovertown on the Pamunkey River missed being the capital of Virginia by a slim margin. It was at the Hanover Courthouse that Statesman Patrick Henry gave a voice to the spirit of the Revolutionary War. During the Civil War, Grant and Lee would journey through the county str...

The story of a truly galactic civilization with over 6, 000 inhabited worlds.

Education about death and dying has been almost ignored in medical schools. Recently, however, it has become increasingly obvious that the preferences of dying patients are being ignored, leaving many patients to die lonely, scared, and in pain. There is a growing realization that physicians can help dying patients achieve a more peaceful death and increased recognition that good end-of-life care is not just the province of specialized hospice...

Once saluted on passing vessels as the Dutch Barge Dog, the Keeshond sets sail today as one of the world's most recognizable spitz breeds. With its classic gray coloration, harsh off-standing coat, lionlike ruff, characteristic trousers, and expressive spectacle markings around its eyes, the Keeshond is unmistakably pure and distinctive in every way. Historically used as a watchdog, the Keeshond (pronounced kayz-hawnd) is alert and keenly intu...

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- For intermediate and skilled beginners- Written by Andy Sperandeo, executive editor of Model Railroader Magazine

Originally published in 1972 as the official newsletter of the Legion Fan Club, the Legion Outpost soon became the premier Legion of Super-Heroes fanzine of the 1970s, featuring contributions by fans, pros, and soon-to-be pros. Launched at a time when the future of the Legion of Super-Heroes was in doubt, the Legion Outpost was at the center of fan-based efforts to revive the title, and was largely responsible for its rescue from obscurity, le...

This collection of Russell's classic adaptations concludes with Pelleas & Melisande by Maeterlinck and Debussy, Salome by Richard Strauss and the all new The Godfather's Code from Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni.

A chronicle of the province's geological history and the role scientists at the Royal Tyrrell Museum have played in telling the story.

Behind-the-scenes interviews, rare photos, and probing questions illustrate with humor and candor how greed, egotism, and bad business shattered World Championship Wrestling. 50 photos, 20 in full color.

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Die zwölfbändige Reihe 'Kunst-Epochen' bietet einen fundierten Einstieg in die Kunstgeschichte, von ihren Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart. Sie begleitet den Leser auf dem Weg zur Kunst, macht mit den Hintergründen, den wichtigsten Künstlern und Werken vertraut. Gleichzeitig zeigt sie Methoden auf, mit deren Hilfe man Bilder, Plastiken und Bauwerke erschließen und verstehen lernen kann.Der Aufbau der Bände:Die verschiedenen Epochen und ihre wichtigs...

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Brodie applies a philosophy of problem-solving and programming style to the unique programming language Forth. Published first in 1984, it could be among the timeless classics of computer books. (Computer Books - General Information)