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Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of Rome, the city and its people. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist Steven Saylor gives new life to the drama of the city’s first thousand years — from the founding of the city by the ill-fated twins Romulus and Remus, through Rome’s astonishing ascent to become the capitol of the most powerful empire in history. Roma recounts the tragedy of the hero-traitor Coriolanus, the capture of the city by the Gauls, the invasion of Hannibal, the bitter political struggles of the patricians and plebeians, and the ultimate death of Rome’s republic with the triumph, and assassination, of Julius Caesar. Witnessing this history, and sometimes playing key roles, are the descendents of two of Rome’s first families, the Potitius and Pinarius clans: One is the confidant of Romulus. One is born a slave and tempts a Vestal virgin to break her vows. One becomes a mass murderer. And one becomes the heir of Julius Caesar. Linking the generations is a mysterious talisman as ancient as the city itself. Epic in every sense of the word, Roma is a panoramic historical saga and Saylor’s finest achievement to date. .
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Making Authentic Shaker Furniture: With Measured Drawings of Museum Classics (Furniture Making)
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Tree Shaker: The Story of Nelson Mandela (New York Times)
This fascinating biography looks at the life of Nelson Mandela, placing his awe-inspiring accomplishments in historical context for a new generation to admire. On a February day in 1994, Mandela visited Robben Island, a desolate rock where he had been held during his twenty-seven years as a prisoner. Days later, he triumphed in an election that rescued South Africa from the climate of oppression that had held sway for so long. By New York Times executive editor, Bill Keller, this inspiring biography looks at the events that led Mandela from his tribal homeland to the center of the struggle for racial equality in South Africa. From early acts of protest to the leadership of an apartheid-free nation, this is an honest portrayal of a modern political and social icon..
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The Barn at the End of the World: The Apprenticeship of a Quaker, Buddhist Shepherd
Author Mary Rose O'Reilley is decidedly eclectic. She confidently blends sheep tending with her Quaker background as well as her passion for Mahayana Buddhism (a form of Buddhism taught by Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh). This may sound like the recipe for a soup of spiritual mush, but nothing could be further from the truth. Like Anne Lamott, O'Reilley also happens to be a hysterically funny storyteller who understands the importance of humility when writing spiritual autobiography. (One reviewer called O'Reilley a "social anthropologist from the Planet Mongo, a stand-up mystic going for the belly laugh...") Whether she's talking about grief over dying lambs, the plague of Monkey Mind, flipping sheep, or a barnyard fashion crisis, O'Reilley keeps her metaphors down to earth and her epiphanies humble. The structure is especially inviting: a collection of brief essays of only about three to five pages each. But this collection also reads like a journey with a beginning and an end. It starts with O'Reilley as a college professor who decides to try some part-time animal husbandry at a local farm and ends with her finding a new direction in life that we can only hope will inspire her to write a sequel. --Gail Hudson.
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Antique Trader Salt And Pepper Shaker Price Guide (Antique Trader)
Collecting salt and pepper shakers is a hobby with a little something for everyone Whether you fancy figurals, go-togethers, hangers, kissers, nesters, stackers or long-boys, you'll quickly discover the pricing and identifying details you need in Antique Trader Salt and Pepper Shaker Price Guide. This go-to guide will help you easily assess your favorite collectible condiment containers..
Price: $12.86
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Addresses of the Rich & Famous: How to Reach the World's Movers and Shakers
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Pleasant Hill Shaker Furniture (Popular Woodworking)
*Pleasant Hill Shaker furniture is second to none in it's design and beauty *The featured technical illustrations are works of art that will instruct and inspire the reader like nothing they've seen before *Contains previously unknown facts about Shaker furniture and the Shaker way of life With its beauty and simplicity, Shaker furniture has inspired generations of furniture makers like no other style in the world. This book details the construction and design of some rare and never before seen Shaker furniture created in the village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. Painstakingly illustrated with drawings and photos of the furniture, this book reveals the joinery and design secrets that make Shaker furniture timeless. Readers will find full-scale details of the joinery and special details about the furniture as well as a charming history of the village of Pleasant Hill. Put simply, this is a beautiful book--the exquisite measured drawings and nostalgic photography make it a perfect coffee-table book and an inspiration for woodworkers..
Price: $8.76
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In the Shaker Style: Building Furniture Inspired by the Shaker Tradition (In The Style)
The best articles on Shaker design -- from both Fine Woodworking and Home Furniture -- are featured in this collection of inspiring projects. The book features 150 photos and covers the most popular furniture style in three parts: Style & Design, Projects & Techniques, and Inspiration..
Price: $5.42
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Florence's Big Book of Salt & Pepper Shakers: Identification & Value Guide
This is the first salt pepper shaker book for Gene Florence. Over 5,000 full color photos are featured. Categories include advertising products, animals, Christmas, decorative, ethnic groups, famous characters, gambling, glass, heads, lamps and lighting, metal, miniature, musical, nodders, Occupied Japan, plastic/celluloid, pottery, religious, risque, souvenir, sports, steins, transportation, Western themes, wood, and World's Fairs. Famous potteries are represented - Lefton, Holt Howard, Vandor, Shawnee, and more. Depression glass shakers are also included. 2005 values. AUTHORBIO: A collector since childhood, Gene Florence's hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a full-time career. First writing a book on Depression Glass, Florence has gone on to author many popular glassware titles including books on Depression Glass; Occupied Japan Collectibles; Kitchen Glassware; Very Rare Glassware; 40s, 50s, 60s Glassware;Elegant Glassware; Stemware; Glassware Pattern Identification; Anchor Hocking's Fire-King; Glass Candlesticks; and Salt Pepper Shakers. REVIEW: You'll find all kinds of shakers in this excellent reference. They're grouped alphabetically, from Animals to World's Fair. There are listings by subject matter and by material. There is an excellent section on glass shakers, including Depression, Elegant, and kitchenware examples. Altogether, over 3,000 different shakers have been pictured. Dealers and collectors alike should find it a very useful book. The pictures, in full color, are excellent and the format is easy to use..
Price: $9.99
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