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The Sumerians

Their History, Culture, and Character

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The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums BC. This book is an unparalleled compendium of what is known about them.Professor Kramer communicates his enthusiasm for his subject as he outlines ... Read more

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This is the strange and fascinating life of Erwin Rommel, from his days as a youth in Imperial Germany—when he had a child out of wedlock with an early girlfriend—through his lauded military exploits during World War I to his death by suicide during World War II, after he attempted a failed coup against Hitler.Rommel was a man of contradictions: a soldier who wrote a bestselling book about World
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The Note-Books of Samuel Butler (Unabridged)

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In the intimate pages of Samuel Butler's notebooks, we find a brilliant and eccentric mind laid bare. From his witty observations on human nature to his profound insights into art, religion, and science, Butler's writings offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a literary giant. Through his candid reflections, we witness Butler's struggles with faith, his unconventional views on evolution, ... Read more

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In the intimate pages of Samuel Butler's notebooks, we find a brilliant and eccentric mind laid bare. From his witty observations on human nature to his profound insights into art, religion, and science, Butler's writings offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a literary giant. Through his candid reflections, we witness Butler's struggles with faith, his unconventional views on evolution,
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The Changing Politics of Gun Control

by John M. Bruce, Graham Barron, Elizabeth Adell Cook, Keith R. Eakins, Ted G. Jelen, James G. Gimpel, Marcia L. Godwin, David R. Harding Jr., Lael R. Keiser, Diana Lambert0, Wendy L. Martinek1, Samuel C. Patterson2, Kenneth J. Meier3, Karen O'Connor4, Mark J. Rozell5, Ronald G. Shaiko6, Jean Reith Schroedel7, William Swinford8, Marc A. Wallace9, Harry L. Wilson0, Robin M. Wolpert1 ...

In recent years, political discourse about gun control and the Second Amendment has become increasingly volatile and this collection of original essays by top scholars illuminates the various reasons why. Gun lobbies such as the National Rifle Association are more organized and aggressive and their issue agenda has evolved as new and more powerful weapons and militia appear. On the other side of ... Read more

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In recent years, political discourse about gun control and the Second Amendment has become increasingly volatile and this collection of original essays by top scholars illuminates the various reasons why. Gun lobbies such as the National Rifle Association are more organized and aggressive and their issue agenda has evolved as new and more powerful weapons and militia appear. On the other side of
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I heard the shot strike the sides of our ship; the whole scene grew indescribably confused and horrible; it was like some awfully tremendous thunder-storm, whose deafening roar is attended by incessant streaks of lightning, carrying death in every flash and strewing the ground with the victims of its wrath: only, in our case, the scene was rendered more horrible than that, by the presence of ... Read more

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I heard the shot strike the sides of our ship; the whole scene grew indescribably confused and horrible; it was like some awfully tremendous thunder-storm, whose deafening roar is attended by incessant streaks of lightning, carrying death in every flash and strewing the ground with the victims of its wrath: only, in our case, the scene was rendered more horrible than that, by the presence of
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"Diversions in Sicily" by Henry Festing Jones is a captivating exploration of the enchanting island of Sicily, blending travel writing with personal reflection. The author takes readers on a journey through the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of Sicily, offering insights into its ancient ruins, picturesque towns, and the warmth of its people. Jones's vivid descriptions and ... Read more

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"Diversions in Sicily" by Henry Festing Jones is a captivating exploration of the enchanting island of Sicily, blending travel writing with personal reflection. The author takes readers on a journey through the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of Sicily, offering insights into its ancient ruins, picturesque towns, and the warmth of its people. Jones's vivid descriptions and
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It has often occurred to the Author that there are two principal defects in the existing treatises on the game of Whist—the one that the principles of play are, in general, laid down as so many isolated and arbitrary conventions, the reasons upon which such principles are based being seldom, if at all, and scarcely ever fully, stated; the other, that suitable illustrations, by which alone the ... Read more

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It has often occurred to the Author that there are two principal defects in the existing treatises on the game of Whist—the one that the principles of play are, in general, laid down as so many isolated and arbitrary conventions, the reasons upon which such principles are based being seldom, if at all, and scarcely ever fully, stated; the other, that suitable illustrations, by which alone the
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The Sumerians

Their History, Culture, and Character

by Samuel Noah Kramer ...

"A readable and up-to-date introduction to a most fascinating culture" from a world-renowned Sumerian scholar ( American Journal of Archaeology).The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums B.C. ... Read more

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"A readable and up-to-date introduction to a most fascinating culture" from a world-renowned Sumerian scholar ( American Journal of Archaeology).The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums B.C.
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Samuel Noah Kramer (1897-1990) was an American Assyriologist and one of the foremost scholars in the field of Sumerian studies. He made significant contributions to the decipherment and understanding of ancient Mesopotamian texts and culture.In "Sumerian Mythology," Kramer provides a detailed exploration of the mythology and religious beliefs of the Sumerians. He examines the pantheon of Sumerian ... Read more

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Samuel Noah Kramer (1897-1990) was an American Assyriologist and one of the foremost scholars in the field of Sumerian studies. He made significant contributions to the decipherment and understanding of ancient Mesopotamian texts and culture.In "Sumerian Mythology," Kramer provides a detailed exploration of the mythology and religious beliefs of the Sumerians. He examines the pantheon of Sumerian
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Thirty Years From Home - Or, A Voice From The Main Deck - Being The Experience Of Samuel Leech

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Sumerian Mythology

A Study of Spiritual and Literary Achievement in the Third Millennium B.C.

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The Sumerians were a non-Semitic, non-Indo-European people who flourished in southern Babylonia from the beginning of the fourth to the end of the third millennium B.C. During this long stretch of time the Sumerians, whose racial and linguistic affiliations are still unclassifiable, represented the dominant cultural group of the entire Near East. This cultural dominance manifested itself in three ... Read more

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