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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2006
ISBN 10 : 0767924703ISBN 13 : 9780767924702
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. This gripping and triumphant memoir follows a living legend of extreme mountaineering as he makes his assault on history, one 8,000-meter summit at a time.For eighteen years Ed Viesturs pursued climbings holy grail: to stand atop the worlds fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, without the aid of bottled oxygen. But No Shortcuts to the Top is as much about the man who would become the first American to achieve that goal as it is about his stunning quest. As Viesturs recounts the stories of his most harrowing climbs, he reveals a man torn between the flat, safe world he and his loved ones share and the majestic and deadly places where only he can go.A preternaturally cautious climber who once turned back 300 feet from the top of Everest but who would not shrink from a peak (Annapurna) known to claim the life of one climber for every two who reached its summit, Viesturs lives by an unyielding motto, Reaching the summit is optional. Getting down is mandatory. It is with this philosophy that he vividly describes fatal errors in judgment made by his fellow climbers as well as a few of his own close calls and gallant rescues. And, for the first time, he details his own pivotal and heroic role in the 1996 Everest disaster made famous in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air.In addition to the raw excitement of Viesturss odyssey, No Shortcuts to the Top is leavened with many funny moments revealing the camaraderie between climbers. It is more than the first full account of one of the staggering accomplishments of our time; it is a portrait of a brave and devoted family man and his beliefs that shaped this most perilous and magnificent pursuit.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 1999
ISBN 10 : 0767903226ISBN 13 : 9780767903226
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. 1. The ancient art of chanting has long been embraced by the world's great religious traditions as a path to healing and enlightenment, but only recently has Western science begun to recognize its therapeutic effects on the body and mind. Chanting provides a fascinating introduction to this powerful and increasingly popular practice and shows you how to use chant in your own life as a powerful tool for relaxation, body-mind healing, and spiritual self-discovery. Drawing on Robert Gass's own experience as one of the world's best-known leaders of contemporary chant, as well as the wisdom of sound healers from around the world, Chanting explores the science of how sound affects both our bodies and our consciousness and takes us on an engaging tour of chant as it is used in Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Islamic, African, Shamanic, Goddess, and Native American traditions. Chanting provides simple exercises and more than twenty musical scores to help you develop a personalized chanting practice that can fuel everyday activities with purpose and meaning.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2004
ISBN 10 : 0767916883ISBN 13 : 9780767916882
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. In his first work of nonfiction, bestselling novelist James Webb tells the epic story of the Scots-Irish, a people whose lives and worldview were dictated by resistance, conflict, and struggle, and who, in turn, profoundly influenced the social, political, and cultural landscape of America from its beginnings through the present day.More than 27 million Americans today can trace their lineage to the Scots, whose bloodline was stained by centuries of continuous warfare along the border between England and Scotland, and later in the bitter settlements of Englands Ulster Plantation in Northern Ireland. Between 250,000 and 400,000 Scots-Irish migrated to America in the eighteenth century, traveling in groups of families and bringing with them not only long experience as rebels and outcasts but also unparalleled skills as frontiersmen and guerrilla fighters. Their cultural identity reflected acute individualism, dislike of aristocracy and a military tradition, and, over time, the Scots-Irish defined the attitudes and values of the military, of working class America, and even of the peculiarly populist form of American democracy itself.Born Fighting is the first book to chronicle the full journey of this remarkable cultural group, and the profound, but unrecognized, role it has played in the shaping of America. Written with the storytelling verve that has earned his works such acclaim as captivating . . . unforgettable (the Wall Street Journal on Lost Soliders), Scots-Irishman James Webb, Vietnam combat veteran and former Naval Secretary, traces the history of his people, beginning nearly two thousand years ago at Hadrians Wall, when the nation of Scotland was formed north of the Wall through armed conflict in contrast to Englands formation to the south through commerce and trade. Webb recounts the Scots odyssey-their clashes with the English in Scotland and then in Ulster, their retreat from one war-ravaged land to another. Through engrossing chronicles of the challenges the Scots-Irish faced, Webb vividly portrays how they developed the qualities that helped settle the American frontier and define the American character.Born Fighting shows that the Scots-Irish were 40 percent of the Revolutionary War army; they included the pioneers Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Davy Crockett, and Sam Houston; they were the writers Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain; and they have given America numerous great military leaders, including Stonewall Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, Audie Murphy, and George S. Patton, as well as most of the soldiers of the Confederacy (only 5 percent of whom owned slaves, and who fought against what they viewed as an invading army). It illustrates how the Scots-Irish redefined American politics, creating the populist movement and giving the country a dozen presidents, including Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton. And it explores how the Scots-Irish culture of isolation, hard luck, stubbornness, and mistrust of the nations elite formed and still dominates blue-collar America, the military services, the Bible Belt, and country music.Both a distinguished work of cultural history and a human drama that speaks straight to the heart of contemporary America, Born Fighting reintroduces America to its most powerful, patriotic, and individualistic cultural group-one too often ignored or taken for granted.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2002
ISBN 10 : 0767904907ISBN 13 : 9780767904902
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. Ever since Westerners arrived in Japan, they have been intrigued by Japanese womanhood and, above all, by geisha. This fascination has spawned a wealth of extraordinary fictional creations, from Puccinis Madame Butterfly to Arthur Goldens Memoirs of a Geisha. But as denizens of a world defined by silence and mystery, real geisha are notoriously difficult to meet and even to find. As a result, their history has long been cloaked in secrecy.Lesley Downer, an award-winning writer, Japanese scholar, and consummate storyteller, gained more access to this world than almost any other Westerner, and spent several months living in it. In Women of the Pleasure Quarters, she weaves together intimate portraits of modern geisha with the romantic legends and colorful historical tales that shape their fascinating past. Contrary to popular opinion, geisha are not prostitutes but, literally, "arts people." Accomplished singers, dancers, and musicians, they are, above all, masters of the art of conversation, soothing the worries and stroking the egos of wealthy businessmen who can afford their attentions. Looking into such traditions as mizuage, the ritual deflowering that was once a rite of passage for all geisha, and providing colorful descriptions of their dress, training, and homes, Downer transforms their reality into a captivating narrative, and reveals an enthralling world unlike any other.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 0767931777ISBN 13 : 9780767931779
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. In the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), girls can become valuable property as plural wives, but boys are expendable, even a liability. In this powerful and heartbreaking account, former FLDS member Brent Jeffs reveals both the terror and the love he experienced growing up on his prophets compound-and the harsh exile existence that so many boys face once they have been expelled by the sect.Brent Jeffs is the nephew of Warren Jeffs, the imprisoned leader of the FLDS. The son of a prominent family in the church, Brent could have grown up to have multiple wives of his own and significant power in the 10,000-strong community. But he knew that behind the groups pious public image-women in chaste dresses carrying babies on their hips-lay a much darker reality. So he walked away, and was the first to file a sexual-abuse lawsuit against his uncle. Now Brent shares his courageous story and that of many other young men who have become lost boys when they leave the FLDS, either by choice or by expulsion.Brent experienced firsthand the absolute power that church leaders wield-the kind of power that corrupts and perverts those who will do anything to maintain it. Once young men no longer belong to the church, they are cast out into a world for which they are utterly unprepared. More often than not, they succumb to the temptations of alcohol and other drugs.Tragically, Brent lost two of his brothers in this struggle, one to suicide, the other to overdose. In this book he shows that lost boys can triumph and that abuse and trauma can be overcome, and he hopes that readers will be inspired to help former FLDS members find their way in the world.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0767902998ISBN 13 : 9780767902991
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. "The Direct Path is the Path to God without dogma or priests or gurus, the Path of DIRECT self-empowerment and self-awakening. Whether you know it yet or not, you have been on it since the day you were born."Today more Americans than ever consider themselves to be "spiritual" people, and yet regular attendance at religious institutions is down, perhaps because many of us are searching for a way to encounter the divine on our own terms. We long to connect with something greater than ourselves, but are often conflicted about the teachings and rituals of organized religions, or simply don't know where to begin. In this groundbreaking, eloquently written work, renowned religious scholar Andrew Harvey builds on his twenty-five-year study of the world's various mystical traditions--including Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Sufism, the Kabbalah, and Christian mysticism--to create an illuminating spiritual map that anyone can use to develop a direct path to the divine.Andrew Harvey has devoted his life to the study and pursuit of the divine, and in The Direct Path he chronicles his own spiritual journey, revealing the events that led to his own disillusionment with the guru system, and the hierarchy and hypocrisy of many contemporary religious movements. He then provides us with the tools we need to cultivate a personal relationship with the divine without relying on gurus, churches, or other institutions and intermediaries. Drawing on mystical traditions from around the world, Harvey outlines eighteen sacred practices--including breathing, chanting, meditation, prayer, and the practice of lovingkindness--that readers can use to unite mind, body, and soul, and he streamlines them into a step-by-step guide to personalized spiritual development and enlightenment. He discusses the four stages of spiritual transformation--awakening, engagement, marriage, and birthing--and shows us how we can incorporate the sacred into everyday life through activities such as dieting and fasting, dancing, laughing, and healing exercises such as yoga and tai chi. Through practical lessons and exercises, Harvey guides us in excavating our spiritual self, and creating not only a path to the divine but to the millions of other selves who walk the earth with us.Perfect for anyone who, in this time of spiritual uncertainty, yearns for fresh teachings and wisdom that will bring them closer to their life's purpose and meaning, The Direct Path is an intelligent, beautifully crafted masterpiece from one of today's most celebrated and respected spiritual luminaries.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2024
ISBN 10 : 0385660049ISBN 13 : 9780385660044
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. 7th Printing. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bryson, Bill [Broadway Books,2004] [Paperback].
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0767926846ISBN 13 : 9780767926843
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. What is the American idea? It is the fractious, maddening approach to the conduct of human affairs that values equality despite its elusiveness, that values democracy despite its debasement, that values pluralism despite its messiness, that values the institutions of civic culture despite their flaws, and that values public life as something higher and greater than the sum of all our private lives. The founders of the magazine valued these things-and they valued the immense amount of effort it takes to preserve them from generation to generation.--The Editors of The Atlantic Monthly, 2006This landmark collection of writings by the illustrious contributors of The Atlantic Monthly is a one-of-a-kind education in the history of American ideas.The Atlantic Monthly was founded in 1857 by a remarkable group that included some of the towering figures of nineteenth-century intellectual life: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and James Russell Lowell.For 150 years, the magazine has continued to honor its distinguished pedigree by publishing many of Americas most prominent political commentators, journalists, historians, humorists, storytellers, and poets.Throughout the magazines history, Atlantic contributors have unflinchingly confronted the fundamental subjects of the American experience: war and peace, science and religion, the conundrum of race, the role of women, the plight of the cities, the struggle to preserve the environment, the strengths and failings of our politics, and, especially, Americas proper place in the world.This extraordinary anthology brings together many of the magazines most acclaimed and influential articles. Broken Windows, by James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling, took on the problem of inner-city crime and gave birth to a new way of thinking about law enforcement. The Roots of Muslim Rage, by Bernard Lewis, prophetically warned of the dangers posed to the West by rising Islamic extremism. Letter from Birmingham Jail, by Martin Luther King, Jr., became one of the twentieth centurys most famous reflections upon-and calls for-racial equality. And The Fifty-first State, by James Fallows, previewed in astonishing detailthe mess in which America would find itself in Iraqa full six months before the invasion.The collection also highlights some of The Atlanticsfinest moments in fiction and poetry-from the likes of Twain, Whitman, Frost, Hemingway, Nabokov, and Bellow-affirming the central role of literature in defining and challenging American society.Rarely has an anthology so vividly captured America. Serious and comic, touching and tough, The American Idea paints a fascinating portrait of who we are, where we have come from, and where we are going.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0767904575ISBN 13 : 9780767904575
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. Reprint. Corporate candy giants Milton Hershey and Forrest Mars built business empires out of one of the world's most magical, sought-after substances: chocolate. In The Emperors of Chocolate, Jol Glenn Brenner--the first person to ever gain access to the highly secretive companies of Hershey and Mars--spins a unique story that takes us inside a world as mysterious as Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Packed with flavorful stories and outrageous characters that give the true scoop on this real-life candyland, The Emperors of Chocolate is a delectable read for business buffs and chocoholics alike. Start reading and you'll soon be hungry for more.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 1999
ISBN 10 : 0767901118ISBN 13 : 9780767901116
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. Reprint. At the greatest moments and in the cruelest times, black women have been a crucial part of America's history. Now, the inspiring history of black women in America is explored in vivid detail by two leaders in the fields of African American and women's history.A Shining Thread of Hope chronicles the lives of black women from indentured servitude in the early American colonies to the cruelty of antebellum plantations, from the reign of lynch law in the Jim Crow South to the triumphs of the Civil Rights era, and it illustrates how the story of black women in America is as much a tale of courage and hope as it is a history of struggle. On both an individual and a collective level, A Shining Thread of Hope reveals the strength and spirit of black women and brings their stories from the fringes of American history to a central position in our understanding of the forces and events that have shaped this country.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2001
ISBN 10 : 0767906071ISBN 13 : 9780767906074
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. 1. Chocolate cake is Americas favorite dessert, from fudgy brownies to mile-high layer cakes. Now, virtually every rendition of this best-loved dessert is presented in one tempting volume-more than 150 cakes for every occasion.Bestselling cookbook author and pastry chef Michele Urvater has collected and reinterpreted the finest recipes from American and European baking traditions. Here are easy homemade classics such as old-fashioned Devils Food Cake and Buttermilk Chocolate Cake as well as more challenging pastry-shop fare such as Sacher Torte, Hungarian Dobos Torte, and a festive Double Chocolate Christmas Log. There are heirloom cakes that date to the beginning of the last century and desserts as up-to-the-minute as individual warm chocolate cakes.Urvater guides bakers of all skill levels through a wealth of original and tempting variations on the standards, such as Pecan Bourbon Chocolate Cake or Hawaiian Coconut Cake with White Chocolate Ganache. And a plethora of fillings, icings, buttercreams, and glazes allows for nearly endless mixing and matching of layers and frostings.Each recipe has a designated level of difficulty, so even the novice baker will be able to achieve instant success-and chocolate gratification. Meticulous recipes along with advice on advance preparation, serving, decoration, and storage all make this comprehensive tribute to the ultimate dessert a book that belongs in every bakers library.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 1999
ISBN 10 : 0767904001ISBN 13 : 9780767904001
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. On the morning of July 29, 1995, Robert McCrum--forty-two-years old, newly married, at the top of his profession as one of British publishing's most admired editors, and in what he thought was the full bloom of health--awoke to find himself totally paralyzed on the left side, the victim of a stroke brought on by a massive cerebral hemorrhage. In My Year Off, McCrum takes readers through his own education about strokes and the frustrating reality that medical science can neither pinpoint the cause of his stroke nor offer any guarantee of recovery. He poignantly writes about his life being irrevocably changed, and, in a new afterword, how his book has touched others. McCrum's recovery is beset by anger and depression, but also marked by the love of his wife, Sarah Lyall, a love that proves equal to their dismaying circumstances. With excerpts from both their journals sprinkled throughout, My Year Off is much more than a story of recovery: It is a love story of the most realistic--and hence, inspiring--kind.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0767902904ISBN 13 : 9780767902908
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. Commander's Palace is one of the most critically acclaimed and beloved restaurants in the country. It was named the outstanding restaurant in America by the James Beard Foundation, and is always rated the most popular restaurant in New Orleans by Zagat. It consistently receives awards from magazines such as Food & Wine, Wine Spectator, and Southern Living. A trip to New Orleans just isn't complete without a meal at Commander's Palace.Now home cooks can bring its unmatched style, hospitality, and great food to their own tables. Reflecting the restaurant's fascinating culinary intersection--a New Orleans landmark combining native ingredients and techniques with exciting and evolving contemporary flavors--Commander's Kitchen takes readers behind the doors of a truly exciting culinary experience.Featuring 150 recipes from the restaurant's extensive offerings and other Brennan family recipes, Commander's Kitchen describes step-by-step the secrets to Shrimp and Tasso Henican with Five-Pepper Jelly, Eggs Louis Armstrong, Pan-Seared Crusted Sirloin Steak with Cayenne Butter, Braised Lamb Shanks with Merlot Mushroom Sauce, and, the queen of Creole desserts, Bread Pudding Souffle. Of course, four varieties of gumbo are also included, along with dozens of information-packed sidebars, personal anecdotes, tips for throwing a New Orleans--style bash, and juicy tidbits of Commander's Palace lore. Lavishly illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs that beautifully capture the lively Commander's Palace spirit, Commander's Kitchen lets the good times, and the exceptional dining, roll.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 1999
ISBN 10 : 0767903587ISBN 13 : 9780767903585
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. 1. He was named Pastry Chef of the Year by both the James Beard Foundation and Bon Appétit. Payard Ptisserie and Bistro in New York has been hailed as a "culinary Shangri-la" by New York magazine. His dazzling cookies, cakes, and tarts, with their intricate detail and explosion of flavor, are coveted coast-to-coast. And now, Franois Payard shares his breathtaking desserts with home cooks.Yes, his innovative recipes are remarkably simple. Here's what America's leading chefs are saying about Franois Payard and this stunning collection of spectacular desserts:"Franois Payard is the best pastry chef that France ever exported to tantalize the American palate. From the useful chapters on technique, equipment, and basics, down to the many innovative and contemporary creations with clearly written recipes, this book is a must for the passionate baker. Simply Sensational Desserts will make Franois's mouth-watering desserts the hit of your next dinner party."--Daniel Boulud, chef/owner of Daniel and Café Boulud"It was a great day for New York when Franois Payard brought his whisks and wizardry to town. Now, all of America can rejoice in his creations. With this wide-ranging collection, Franois shares his extraordinary talent and surprises us with his knack for simplifying even the most sophisticated sweets. There isn't a single recipe for one of his astonishing desserts that can't be made--perfectly--by anyone with an oven, a mixer, and a sweet tooth. Simply Sensational Desserts is simply swell.--Dorie Greenspan, author of Baking with Julia and Desserts by Pierre Hermé"I have always been inspired by the brilliance and passion of Franois Payard. His depth of knowledge is what we all aspire to. Through his accessible and easy-to-use Simply Sensational Desserts, Franois can now inspire everyone--pastry chefs and home cooks alike. What a treat!"--Claudia Fleming, pastry chef, Gramercy TavernWith fifty full-color photographs and 140 simple, spectacular recipes, information on ingredients and equipment, innovative techniques and decorating ideas, and an entire chapter on basic pastry recipes, this long-awaited collection guarantees simply sensational desserts every time.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2011
ISBN 10 : 0767930487ISBN 13 : 9780767930482
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. The Philosophical Breakfast Club recounts the life and work of four men who met as students at Cambridge University: Charles Babbage, John Herschel, William Whewell, and Richard Jones. Recognizing that they shared a love of science (as well as good food and drink) they began to meet on Sunday mornings to talk about the state of science in Britain and the world at large. Inspired by the great 17th century scientific reformer and political figure Francis Bacon-another former student of Cambridge-the Philosophical Breakfast Club plotted to bring about a new scientific revolution. And to a remarkable extent, they succeeded, even in ways they never intended.Historian of science and philosopher Laura J. Snyderexposes the political passions, religious impulses, friendships, rivalries, and love of knowledge-and power-that drove these extraordinary men. Whewell (who not only invented the word scientist, but also founded the fields of crystallography, mathematical economics, and the science of tides), Babbage (a mathematical genius who invented the modern computer), Herschel (who mapped the skies of the Southern Hemisphere and contributed to the invention of photography), and Jones (a curate who shaped the science of economics) were at the vanguard of the modernization of science.This absorbing narrative of people, science and ideas chronicles the intellectual revolution inaugurated by these men, one that continues to mold our understanding of the world around us and of our place within it. Drawing upon the voluminous correspondence between the four men over the fifty years of their work, Laura J. Snyder shows how friendship worked to spur the men on to greater accomplishments, and how it enabled them to transform science and help create the modern world.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2005
ISBN 10 : 0767922573ISBN 13 : 9780767922579
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. The rise of the Religious Right is one of the most important political and cultural stories of our time. To many, this controversial movement threatens to upset the nation's delicate balance of religious and secular interests. To others, the Religious Right is valiantly struggling to preserve religious liberty and to prove itself as the last, best hope to save America's soul. In With God on Our Side --the first balanced account of conservative Christians' impact on post-war politics--William Martin paints a vivid and authoritative portrait of America's most powerful political interest group.Although its members now number between forty and sixty million people, the Religious Right has not always carried the tremendous--and growing--political clout it enjoys today. A hundred years ago, scattered groups of conservative Christians worked fervently to spread the Gospel, but their involvement in politics was marginal. Early in this century, however, a series of charismatic and ambitious leaders began transforming the movement; by the election of John F. Kennedy as our first Catholic president, the Religious Right had found its voice. Politics and religion began mixing as never before. From Richard Nixon's strategic manipulation of Graham's religious influence in the 1970s, to Ronald Reagan's association with Falwell's Moral Majority in the 1980s, to the Christian Coalition's emergence as a slick, sophisticated political machine, the line separating the pulpit from the presidency became increasingly blurred. Now, preachers such as Graham, Falwell, and Pat Robertson preside over ministries so vast and well organized that most politicians can ill afford to ignore their views--or lose their votes.In recent years, the Religious Right's political influence has propelled it into spheres beyond pure politics. Race relations, abortion and reproductive rights, school curricula, the nature and role of the family--conservative Christians have embraced all of these socially charged issues, and their activism has irrevocably altered the way America confronts its thorniest problems. How does a free society draw the line between Church and State without removing religious conviction from public life? What motivates individual Americans to do battle in the culture wars? Most importantly, when politicians and religiously motivated activists join forces, who holds the reins?Drawing on over 100 new interviews with key figures in the movement, William Martin brilliantly captures the spirit of the age as he explores both sides ofthis dramatic debate. Written in conjunction with the producers of the public television series of the same name, this landmark book is essential reading for all Americans--conservative and liberal, fundamentalist and atheist--who care about the spiritual health and political future of our country.From the Hardcover edition.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2006
ISBN 10 : 0767917197ISBN 13 : 9780767917193
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. Losing a friend can be as painful and as agonizing as a divorce or the end of a love affair, yet it is rarely written about or even discussed. THE FRIEND WHO GOT AWAY is the first book to address this near-universal experience, bringing together the brave, eloquent voices of writers like Francine Prose, Katie Roiphe, Dorothy Allison, Elizabeth Strout, Ann Hood, Diana Abu Jabar, Vivian Gornick, Helen Schulman, and many others. Some write of friends who have drifted away, others of sudden breakups that took them by surprise. Some even celebrate their liberation from unhealthy or destructive relationships. Yet at the heart of each story is the recognition of a loss that will never be forgotten.From stories about friendships that dissolved when one person revealed a hidden self or moved into a different world, to tales of relationships sabotaged by competition, personal ambition, or careless indifference, THE FRIEND WHO GOT AWAY casts new light on the meaning and nature of womens friendships. Katie Roiphe writes with regret about the period in her life when even close friends seemed expendable compared to men and sex. Mary Morris reveals how a loan led to the unraveling of a lifelong friendship. Vivian Gornick explores how intellectual differences eroded the bond between once inseparable companions. And two contributors, once best friends, tell both sides of the story that led to their painful breakup.Written especially for this anthology and touched with humor, sadness, and sometimes anger, these extraordinary pieces simultaneously evoke the uniqueness of each situation and illuminate the universal emotions evoked by the loss of a friend.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2003
ISBN 10 : 0767908791ISBN 13 : 9780767908795
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. 1. The world remembers Nuremberg, where a handful of Nazi policymakers were brought to justice, but nearly forgotten are the proceedings at Dachau, where hundreds of Nazi guards, officers, and doctors stood trial for personally taking part in the torture and execution of prisoners inside the Dachau, Mauthausen, Flossenburg, and Buchenwald concentration camps. In Justice at Dachau, Joshua M. Greene, maker of the award winning documentary film Witness: Voices from the Holocaust, recreates the Dachau trials and reveals the dramatic story of William Denson, a soft-spoken young lawyer from Alabama whisked from teaching law at West Point to leading the prosecution in the largest series of Nazi trials in history.In a makeshift courtroom set up inside Hitlers first concentration camp, Denson was charged with building a team from lawyers who had no background in war crimes and determining charges for crimes that courts had never before confronted. Among the accused were Dr. Klaus Schilling, responsible for hundreds of deaths in his research for a cure for malaria; Edwin Katzen-Ellenbogen, a Harvard psychologist turned Gestapo informant; and one of historys most notorious female war criminals, Ilse Koch, Bitch of Buchenwald, whose penchant for tattooed skins and human bone lamps made headlines worldwide.Denson, just thirty-two years old, with one criminal trial to his name, led a brilliant and successful prosecution, but nearly two years of exposure to such horrors took its toll. His wife divorced him, his weight dropped to 116 pounds, and he collapsed from exhaustion. Worst of all was the pressure from his army superiors to bring the trials to a rapid end when their agenda shifted away from punishing Nazis to winning the Germans support in the emerging Cold War. Denson persevered, determined to create a careful record of responsibility for the crimes of the Holocaust. When, in a final shocking twist, the United States used clandestine reversals and commutation of sentences to set free those found guilty at Dachau, Denson risked his army career to try to prevent justice from being undone.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2006
ISBN 10 : 0767916778ISBN 13 : 9780767916776
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. From her critically acclaimed 1992 debut, Little Earthquakes, to the recent hit, Scarlets Walk, Tori Amos has been a formidable force in contemporary music, with one of the most dedicated fan bases in the industry. In Tori Amos: Piece by Piece, the singer herself takes readers beyond the mere facts, explaining the specifics of her creative process-how her songs go from ideas and melodies to recordings and passionately performed concert pieces.Written with acclaimed music journalist Ann Powers, Tori Amos: Piece by Piece is a firsthand account of the most intricate and intimate details of Amoss life as both a private individual and a very public performing musician. In passionate and informative prose, Amos explains how her songs come to her and how she records and then performs them for audiences everywhere, all the while connecting with listeners across the world and maintaining her own family life (which includes raising a young daughter). But it is also much more, a verbal collage made by two strong female voices - and the voices of those closest to Amos-that calls upon genealogy, myth, and folklore to express Amoss unique and fascinating personal history. In short, we see the pieces that make up - as Amos herself puts it-the woman we call Tori.With photos taken especially for this book by the photographer Loren Haynes, Tori Amos: Piece by Piece is a rare treat for both Tori listeners and newcomers alike, a look into the heart and mind of an extraordinary musician.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2007
ISBN 10 : 0767925866ISBN 13 : 9780767925860
Vendeur : Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
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Etat : new.
Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2003
ISBN 10 : 0767912802ISBN 13 : 9780767912808
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
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Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2003
ISBN 10 : 0767912764ISBN 13 : 9780767912761
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
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Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 0767927079ISBN 13 : 9780767927079
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
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Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2003
ISBN 10 : 0767911725ISBN 13 : 9780767911726
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
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Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 0767927699ISBN 13 : 9780767927697
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
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Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0609806564ISBN 13 : 9780609806562
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
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Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2006
ISBN 10 : 0767921283ISBN 13 : 9780767921282
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
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Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2010
ISBN 10 : 0767931386ISBN 13 : 9780767931380
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
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Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 2004
ISBN 10 : 0767914708ISBN 13 : 9780767914703
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
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Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
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Edité par Brand: Broadway Books, 1999
ISBN 10 : 0767902653ISBN 13 : 9780767902656
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. 1. "My belief is that we can all find the rhythms and harmonics of our celestial music, and that our efforts will enable us to live extraordinary lives filled with peace, passion, health, and a sense of unity with the universe."We are all familiar with the tremendous power of sound to energize our bodies and soothe our spirits, whether we experience it in the form of rousing music or in the hushed noise of waves on a beach at night. A pioneer in the revolutionary new field of sound medicine, Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, a leading oncologist and director of integrative medicine at the Strang-Cornell Cancer Prevention Center, has been using sound as complementary therapy in the form of chanting, music, and quartz crystal bowls to treat patients since 1991 with remarkable results. In Sounds of Healing, he shares his philosophy and sound-based techniques for self-healing, which can be used by anyone, whether faced with a life-threatening disease or simply seeking relief from the stresses of daily life.Sound, voice, and music are potent tools for restoring the inner balance of the body and awakening the spirit. Dr. Gaynor explores the science behind how and why sound and vibration affect us on a physiological level and outlines the sound traditions and practices that promote relaxation and body-mind healing. Rooted in the musical principles of entrainment, resonance, toning, and harmonics, his methods help us achieve overall wellness, greater energy, and the realization of our highest spiritual potential.His easy-to-follow exercises include:Life Songs--Discover your personal, mantra-like song that resonates with your own particular essence and use it as a means to healing and self-discoveryEssence Sound Meditation--Use your voice or another instrument to help you rise above everyday worries, relieve stress, and begin the healing processEnergetic Re-creation--Give voice to your emotional conflicts and create new blends of sound to help you resolve themDr. Gaynor also describes his unique vision for a holistic approach to medicine that treats the whole person and creates the conditions for a higher quality of life. An extraordinary blend of science, music, and spirituality, Sounds of Healing is an enlightening, inspiring guide to fostering inner harmony and tuning in to the music of our own souls.
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