The Imagined Past: History and Nostalgia

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Bridging the Atlantic discusses comparative developments in modern European and American history. The case studies on British, German, and U.S. history since the eighteenth century assembled here seek to establish an integrated vision of Atlantic history. The contributions by European and American historians challenge the concept of American exceptionalism and present a vivid example of the ongoing debate among American and European historians on the structure and nature of European-American relations.

Bridging the Atlantic: the Question of American Exceptionalism in Perspective.(Book Review)(Brief Article): An article from: Church History

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Bridging the Atlantic: the Question of American Exceptionalism in Perspective.(Book Review)(Brief Article): An article from: Church History
A.G. Roeber
Manufacturer: American Society of Church History
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Church History, published by American Society of Church History on September 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1117 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bridging the Atlantic: the Question of American Exceptionalism in Perspective.(Book Review)(Brief Article)
Author: A.G. Roeber
Publication: Church History (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Church History
Volume: 72 Issue: 3 Page: 686(2)

Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article

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Bridging the Atlantic: The Question of American Exceptionalism in Perspective.(Book Review): An article from: Canadian Journal of History

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Bridging the Atlantic: The Question of American Exceptionalism in Perspective.(Book Review): An article from: Canadian Journal of History
Andrew M. Johnston
Manufacturer: University of Saskatchewan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of History, published by University of Saskatchewan on April 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1188 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bridging the Atlantic: The Question of American Exceptionalism in Perspective.(Book Review)
Author: Andrew M. Johnston
Publication: Canadian Journal of History (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: University of Saskatchewan
Volume: 40 Issue: 1 Page: 178(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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Dead Men Do Tell Tales: The Strange and Fascinating Cases of a Forensic Anthropologist
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Purchased for my college student

The trials of being a forensic anthropologist

Thoughtful and Fascinating

The only textbook I kept from college...

Gripping!

Dead Men Do Tell Tales: The Strange and Fascinating Cases of a Forensic Anthropologist
William R. Maples , and Michael Browning
Manufacturer: Main Street Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0385479689
Release Date: 1995-09-15

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From a skeleton, a skull, a mere fragment of burnt thighbone, Dr. William Maples can deduce the age, gender, and ethnicity of a murder victim, the manner in which the person was dispatched, and, ultimately, the identity of the killer. In Dead Men Do Tell Tales, Dr. Maples revisits his strangest, most interesting, and most horrific investigations, from the baffling cases of conquistador Francisco Pizarro and Vietnam MIAs to the mysterious deaths of President Zachary Taylor and the family of Czar Nicholas II.

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Purchased for my college student.......2007-06-18

My oldest son is going into his senior year in college. He will be working on Forensic classes and I purchased a few fun reads for the summer. He loves the book.

The trials of being a forensic anthropologist.......2007-06-12

I recieved this book as a gift when I was in high school. I loved it then. Since I've recently finished a Masters in forensic anthropology myself, I decided to pull it off my shelf and give it another run through.

This is hands down the most honest and truthful illustration of what it's like to work in this field in a market flooded with a glut of products dedicated to the likes of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs. Every Bones/CSI fan needs to read this book and learn about the un-glamorous parts of these careers. I went into my career as a forensic anthropologist with a realistic understanding of the job because of Dr. Maples' great prose. While the CSI wannabes whine about the maggots and the smell, I do my job.

This is a great book for anyone who is interested in forensic science and should be a required read in introductory courses.

Thoughtful and Fascinating.......2007-03-22

Considering the gruesome nature of Dr. Maples' work, this is a remarkably delicate and poetic book. While the scientific descriptions are detailed, they at no point talk down to the reader. The photographs are tasteful and relevant, and I appreciate that Dr. Maples treats his subjects with respect due to the other human beings who are so often objectified into "human remains" or "evidence". Fascinating work, and great writing - I devoured it!

The only textbook I kept from college..........2006-12-28

Oh, if only I could rank this as 6 stars ******.

I took a forensics class at UNC Wilmington (little did I know that they would offer a forensics major there years after I graduated with a business degree). I was required to have this book and the day I picked it up from the student bookstore, I read it cover to cover. I still pick it up and read it from time to time. When I lent it to a friend, they lost it and so I came online here and found it as a hardback version!

On a side note: the student in the story that mistook a breast implant for a jellyfish? Yeah, that was my forensics professor when she was a student!

Gripping!.......2006-12-03

Fascinating case studies from a forensic anthropologist, including a detailed examination of his most famous cases - Pizarro, Zachary Taylor, Czar Nicholas II, and Joseph Merrick ("The Elephant Man"). A gripping read.

Dead Men Do Tell Tales: A 1933 Archeological Expedition into Abyssinia

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Dead Men Do Tell Tales: A 1933 Archeological Expedition into Abyssinia
Byron De Prorok
Manufacturer: Narrative Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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This is de Prorok's tale of his archeological expedition into Abyssinia (now called Ethiopia) in 1933-34. This fellow is the real Indiana Jones.

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Dead Men Do Tell Tales
William R Maples
Manufacturer: Arrow
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OH4YVU

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Dead Men Do Tell Tales
William R. Maples Phd.
Manufacturer: Doubleday and Co.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KRUR06

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Dead Men Do Tell Tales

Manufacturer: Creative Energies Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 188289202X

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Dead men do tell tales
Byron Khun de Prorok
Manufacturer: Creative Age Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007DSS6I

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DEAD MEN DO TELL TALES
Byron (foreword by Raymond C. Schindler) de Prorok
Manufacturer: Panther Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GW69XO

Dead men do tell tales : the strange and fascinating cases of a forensic anthropologist

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Dead men do tell tales : the strange and fascinating cases of a forensic anthropologist
William R Maples
Manufacturer: Doubleday, [1995]
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000VW4HB0

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Dead Men Do Tell Tales: A 1933 Archeological Expedition into Abyssinia
Byron Khun De Prorok
Manufacturer: Stackpole Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 158976000X

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This is Prorok's tale of his archeological expedition into Abyssinia (now called Ethiopia) in 1933-34. Hardly the patient scientist, Prorok tells about raiding tombs, flirting with native women, outrunning murderous warlords, spying on magical cults, and getting hip-deep in political intrigue in one of the wildest places on Earth. This fellow is the real Indiana Jones.

Dead men do tell tales: Stories from the diary of Frank L. Fish

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Dead men do tell tales: Stories from the diary of Frank L. Fish
Lake Erie Schaefer
Manufacturer: Amador
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007EO2MG

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This new series is designed with the beginner in mind. Featuring the original art of celebrated naturalist Roger Tory Peterson; incorporating the Peterson Identification System, the most effective method for bird identification; and using a straightforward design. This series makes field guides accessible and appealing to children. Roger Tory Peterson was the inventor of the modern field guide. Known as the father of modern bird watching, he has been called "the greatest conservationist who ever walked this planet" (ornithologist Chandler S. Robbins). More than anyone else in the twentieth century, his work as an artist, photographer, writer, editor, educator, and conservationist has increased environmental awareness and helped millions to understand and enjoy the natural world. For his work, Dr. Peterson received every major award in the field of conservation; twenty-three honorary degrees from major universities; and the United States' highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal o

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A good introduction for children to the field of bird watching........2006-09-02

The Peterson guides are a well established in the birding world. I was looking for a good basic introductory book for my young daughter who, like me, enjoys bird watching. This book has a list of the most common birds that we're likely to see in our backyard. I like the way it's divided by feather coloration rather than by species or group of species. This makes it easier for a child to learn to identify the birds in a non-overwhelming way. I plan to buy the rest of the series for our family's field library.

Backyard Bird (FlashGuides).......2005-07-24

Excellent photographs of Midwest Birds that will allow you to identify the bird that you see....quickly.

Alot of fun!.......2000-01-23

My girls and I love this book! What a pleasure to be able to look out our window and now be able to identify the types of birds that live among us. We even now can recognize a bird by sound.

This book includes wonderful pictures with easy to read descriptions of the birds and their habits.

What a great way to spend time with each other having fun exploring and learning.

A book that can be enjoyed at any age.

Fold-out laminated field guide with excellent drawings!.......1999-05-15

This really useful field guide has great drawings of over 100 species found in neighborhoods in US and Canada. Has a simple system to instantly tell you the region and feeding preferences of birds, in other words, where you are most likely to find them. The drawings are beautiful, colorful and accurate, clearly showing the difference between male and female, and defining markings. I've enjoyed mine thoroughly!

Nature's Everyday Mysteries: A Field Guide to the World in Your Backyard (The Curious Naturalist)

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Nature's Everyday Mysteries: A Field Guide to the World in Your Backyard (The Curious Naturalist)
Sy Montgomery
Manufacturer: Chapters Pub.
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ASIN: 0963159194

Eastern Backyard Birds: An Introduction to Familiar Urban Species (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press)

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I thought this was a book!

Eastern Backyard Birds: An Introduction to Familiar Urban Species (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press)
James Kavanagh
Manufacturer: Waterford Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1583550747

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Eastern Backyard Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Urban Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With helpful tips on how to attract birds to your yard, you'll find this an indispensable guide to identifying a multitude of backyard species. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

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I thought this was a book!.......2007-08-15

I thought this was a book, but it is actually a pamphlet. It only shows the picture of the bird and it's name. I had trouble getting it, and when I ordered it, I recieved it 6 weeks later in an envelope! I still am looking for a good informational book on birds.

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"It's a Jungle Out There"

The Backyard Naturalist
Craig Tufts
Manufacturer: Natl Wildlife Federation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0912186933

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"It's a Jungle Out There".......2002-08-15

This is the book that really peaked my interest in ways to garden that would also benefit wildlife. I purchased this small manual in 1989 and continue to use it as a source of reference. The author, Craig Tufts wrote it while he was a naturalist for the National Wildlife Federation.

The book covers a lot of different material and there are six chapters: MAKING A PLACE FOR WILDLIFE---FEEDING BIRDS---WHO'S WHO AMONG YOUR BACKYARD BIRDS---IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE---MAKING OTHER VISITORS WELCOME and WOOING WILDLIFE WITH WATER, FLOWERS AND SHELTER.

The information provided is just what I was looking for. I've used the easy recipe for making hummingbird nectar for years and I keep four feeders going all summer. A great thrill was seeing seven hummingbirds at one time all hovering for a place at a feeder. You can also learn which plants are best so that you can entice these lovely little birds to your garden. The little "Hummers" are attracted to bright colors and prefer flowers that are tubular in shape such as lobelia and trumpet vine.

Most people are familiar with the marigold plant, but besides being easy to grow, the flowers also provide food for several bird species. This book is also chock full of fascinating information about butterflies, birds, bugs and various other creatures. Oh, one last teaser, you can also learn the identity of the Tomato Bandit, the robber and thief of many gardens.

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Western Backyard Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Urban Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With helpful tips on how to attract birds to your yard, you'll find this an indispensable guide to identifying a multitude of backyard species. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

Western Backyard Birds: An Introduction to Familiar Urban Species (Pocket Naturalist)

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Western Backyard Birds: An Introduction to Familiar Urban Species (Pocket Naturalist)
Waterford Press
Manufacturer: Waterford Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1889903876

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The Pocket Naturalist card is a pocket-sized, folding card which provides simplified, easy-to-use reference to what everyone should know about familiar plants, animals, and natural history. Maps are included to highlight prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Every card is laminated so that it is waterproof and practical for use in the field. This card highlights over 100 of Western North America's most common backyard birds and familiar migrants.

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