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Black Patriots and Loyalists

Fighting for Emancipation in the War for Independence

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A surprising look at the roles of African Americans in the Revolutionary War: "An elegant and passionate writer, Alan Gilbert pulls no punches."— HistorianWe think of the American Revolution as the war for independence from British colonial rule. But, of course, that independence actually applied to only a portion of the American population—African Americans would still be bound in slavery for ... Read more

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A surprising look at the roles of African Americans in the Revolutionary War: "An elegant and passionate writer, Alan Gilbert pulls no punches."— HistorianWe think of the American Revolution as the war for independence from British colonial rule. But, of course, that independence actually applied to only a portion of the American population—African Americans would still be bound in slavery for
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In Search of a Home

Rental and Shared Housing in Latin America

by Alan Gilbert ...

Series series Routledge Library Editions: Housing
Originally published in 1993, In Search of a Home filled a conspicuous gap in the literature on housing in the developing world at the time. For many years, self-help settlement and the owner-occupier had commanded the attention of governments and researchers, leaving huge numbers of tenants and sharers invisible. However, the assumption that every family both wished and was able to become an ... Read more

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Originally published in 1993, In Search of a Home filled a conspicuous gap in the literature on housing in the developing world at the time. For many years, self-help settlement and the owner-occupier had commanded the attention of governments and researchers, leaving huge numbers of tenants and sharers invisible. However, the assumption that every family both wished and was able to become an
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All That Rhymes with Love

A Collection of Evocative Poetry

by Alan Gilbert ...

Poetry is an ageless form of art. It speaks to our soul, gives rise to a myriad of emotions, and lays a foundation of intellectual stimulation that lasts long after we finish reading. Alan Gilbert delivers such fine poetry in his collection, All that Rhymes with Love. Influenced not only by the poets of the Romantic Era, but also more contemporary writers such as Phillip Larkin, Gilbert has ... Read more

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Poetry is an ageless form of art. It speaks to our soul, gives rise to a myriad of emotions, and lays a foundation of intellectual stimulation that lasts long after we finish reading. Alan Gilbert delivers such fine poetry in his collection, All that Rhymes with Love. Influenced not only by the poets of the Romantic Era, but also more contemporary writers such as Phillip Larkin, Gilbert has
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Landlord and Tenant

Housing the Poor in Urban Mexico

by Alan Gilbert, Ann Varley ...

This ground-breaking work employs survey data and in-depth interviews to compile a detailed picture of landlords and tenants in developing countries. Focusing on Mexico the authors examine the state's housing policy, with its clear bias towards increasing home ownership, and explores the possibilities of improving the quality and increasing the stock of rented accommodation in the developing World ... Read more

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This ground-breaking work employs survey data and in-depth interviews to compile a detailed picture of landlords and tenants in developing countries. Focusing on Mexico the authors examine the state's housing policy, with its clear bias towards increasing home ownership, and explores the possibilities of improving the quality and increasing the stock of rented accommodation in the developing World
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Urban Informality

Transnational Perspectives from the Middle East, Latin America, and South Asia

by Asef Bayat, Ray Bromley, Alan Gilbert, Arif Hasan, Janice E. Perlman, Ahmed M. Soliman, Peter M. Ward, Haim Yakobi, Oren Yiftachel ...

Series series Transnational Perspectives on Space and Place
The turn of the century has been a moment of rapid urbanization. Much of this urban growth is taking place in the cities of the developing world and much of it in informal settlements. This book presents cutting-edge research from various world regions to demonstrate these trends. The contributions reveal that informal housing is no longer the domain of the urban poor; rather it is a significant ... Read more

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The turn of the century has been a moment of rapid urbanization. Much of this urban growth is taking place in the cities of the developing world and much of it in informal settlements. This book presents cutting-edge research from various world regions to demonstrate these trends. The contributions reveal that informal housing is no longer the domain of the urban poor; rather it is a significant
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Tourism: Principles & Practice

by John Fletcher, Alan Fyall, Stephen Wanhill, David Gilbert ...

John Fletcher is Professor of Tourism and Head of the International Centre for Tourism & Hospitality Research at Bournemouth University, UK.Alan Fyall is visiting Professor at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, USA and Professor of Tourism at Bournemouth University, UK.David Gilbert is Emeritus Professor of Marketing at Surrey University, UK, and visiting ... Read more

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John Fletcher is Professor of Tourism and Head of the International Centre for Tourism & Hospitality Research at Bournemouth University, UK.Alan Fyall is visiting Professor at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, USA and Professor of Tourism at Bournemouth University, UK.David Gilbert is Emeritus Professor of Marketing at Surrey University, UK, and visiting
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Joyful Stories

Three Heart Warming Tales of Christ

by Alan Maki, Jamie Carie, Gilbert Morris ...

A Choice to CheerishDuring a cold Montana Christmas, Alan cuts down and decorates a Christmas tree for himself and his dying grandfather, George. As his present, Alan may choose one of eight keepsakes of his grandfathers. Yet before he can choose, he must read a story George wrote about each keepsake. Through these stories, Alan learns the secrets of his grandfather's life.The SnowflakeChristmas ... Read more

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A Choice to CheerishDuring a cold Montana Christmas, Alan cuts down and decorates a Christmas tree for himself and his dying grandfather, George. As his present, Alan may choose one of eight keepsakes of his grandfathers. Yet before he can choose, he must read a story George wrote about each keepsake. Through these stories, Alan learns the secrets of his grandfather's life.The SnowflakeChristmas
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Vine Talk Episode 104

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Narrated by Stanley Tucci, Jennifer Coolidge, Alan Gilbert, Steven Raichlen ...

Series Audiobook 104 - Season One
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Stylish, trend-setting, and bold, Vine Talk's host Stanley Tucci invites a panel of celebrity friends to join him for engaging conversation and blind taste-tests from different selections of world famous wineries each week. Regardless of personal expertise, all can enjoy the intriguing dialogue from each diverse panel. ... Read more

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Stylish, trend-setting, and bold, Vine Talk's host Stanley Tucci invites a panel of celebrity friends to join him for engaging conversation and blind taste-tests from different selections of world famous wineries each week. Regardless of personal expertise, all can enjoy the intriguing dialogue from each diverse panel.
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Seeking Sickness

Medical Screening and the Misguided Hunt for Disease

by Alan Cassels ...

"Alan Cassels strips layers of expectation, hype, jargon, false-starts, and conflicts of interest off the medical screening mantra." —Nortin M. Hadler, author of Worried SickWhy wouldn't you want to be screened to see if you're at risk for cancer, heart disease, or another potentially lethal condition? After all, better safe than sorry. Right?Not so fast, says Alan Cassels. His Seeking Sickness ... Read more

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"Alan Cassels strips layers of expectation, hype, jargon, false-starts, and conflicts of interest off the medical screening mantra." —Nortin M. Hadler, author of Worried SickWhy wouldn't you want to be screened to see if you're at risk for cancer, heart disease, or another potentially lethal condition? After all, better safe than sorry. Right?Not so fast, says Alan Cassels. His Seeking Sickness
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The Magnet and The Churn (Unabridged)

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by W. S. GILBERT ...

Narrated by Josephine Cota, Alan Fuson, Mary Barrios, Stephan Scribner ...

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30 min

Ahoy there, literature lovers! Prepare to set sail on a voyage of the absurd with W.S. Gilbert's "The Magnet and The Churn." This whimsical poem, plucked from the famed "Bab Ballads," weaves a tale of maritime mayhem. Buckle up as we meet a lovesick captain, a mischievous magnet, and a churning sea that throws love, logic, and even cutlery into hilarious disarray. Is true love destined for the ... Read more

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Ahoy there, literature lovers! Prepare to set sail on a voyage of the absurd with W.S. Gilbert's "The Magnet and The Churn." This whimsical poem, plucked from the famed "Bab Ballads," weaves a tale of maritime mayhem. Buckle up as we meet a lovesick captain, a mischievous magnet, and a churning sea that throws love, logic, and even cutlery into hilarious disarray. Is true love destined for the
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Cookbook for Revenge

Revenge is a Process

by Gilbert-Alan Sanchez ...

After working in the hospitality industry all his life, Aaron had seen and endured so much abuse of power and people that the pleasure the industry used to give to him was gone and replaced with anger and resentment. What he thought he could never do finally happened. His fantasies of getting revenge finally came to the surface, and he decided to create a cookbook of recipes—recipes for revenge. ... Read more

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After working in the hospitality industry all his life, Aaron had seen and endured so much abuse of power and people that the pleasure the industry used to give to him was gone and replaced with anger and resentment. What he thought he could never do finally happened. His fantasies of getting revenge finally came to the surface, and he decided to create a cookbook of recipes—recipes for revenge.
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Missiological Research

Interdisciplinary Foundations, Methods, and Integration

Edited by Marvin Gilbert, Alan R. Johnson, Paul W. Lewis ...

Interdisciplinary Foundations, Methods, and IntegrationThis comprehensive volume is one you will pull off your shelf again and again as you delve into missiological study. The editors could not have made a more thorough or straight-forward volume that will serve researchers across disciplines. Each chapter succinctly defines the method, summarizes its process, suggests resources for more advanced ... Read more

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Interdisciplinary Foundations, Methods, and IntegrationThis comprehensive volume is one you will pull off your shelf again and again as you delve into missiological study. The editors could not have made a more thorough or straight-forward volume that will serve researchers across disciplines. Each chapter succinctly defines the method, summarizes its process, suggests resources for more advanced
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