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The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 18 (eBook, PDF)
A new definitive volume of the retirement papers of Thomas JeffersonThis volume's 627 documents feature a vast assortment of topics. Jefferson writes of his dread of "a doting old age." He inserts an anonymous note in the Richmond Enquirer denying that he has endorsed a candidate for the next presidential election, and he publishes two letters in that newspaper under his own name to refute a Federalist claim that he once benefited by overcharging the United States Treasury. Jefferson does not reply to unsolicited letters seeking his opinion on constitutional matters, judicial review, and a call for universal white male suffrage in Virginia. Fearing that it would set a dangerous precedent, he declines appointment as patron of a new society "for the civilisation of the Indians." Jefferson is also asked to comment on proposed improvements to stoves, lighthouses, telescopes, and navigable balloons. Citing his advanced age and stiffened wrist, he avoids detailed replies and allows his complaint to John Adams about the volume of incoming correspondence to be leaked to the press in hopes that strangers will stop deluging them both with letters. Jefferson approves of the growth of Unitarianism and predicts that "there is not a young man now living in the US. who will not die an Unitarian."- Shop: buecher
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Diplomacy and Capitalism (eBook, ePUB)
At the same time as modern capitalism became an engine of progress and a source of inequality, the United States rose to global power. Hence diplomacy and the forces of capitalism have continually evolved together and shaped each other at different levels of international, national, and local transformations. Diplomacy and Capitalism focuses on the crucial questions of wealth and power in the United States and the world in the twentieth century. Through a series of wide-ranging case studies on the history of international political economy and its array of state and non-state actors, the volume's authors analyze how material interests and foreign relations shaped each other. How did the rising and then disproportionate power of the United States and the actions of corporations, creditors, diplomats, and soldiers shape the twentieth-century world? How did officials in the United States and other nations understand the relationship between foreign investment and the state? How did people outside of the United States respond to and shape American diplomacy and political-economic policy? In detailed discussions of the exchanges and entanglements of capitalism and diplomacy, the authors answer these crucial questions. In doing so, they excavate how different combinations of material interest, geopolitical rivalry, and ideology helped create the world we live in today. The book thus analyzes competing and shared visions of international capitalism and U.S. diplomatic influence in chapters that bring the book's readers from the dawn of the twentieth century to its end, from Theodore Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan.Contributors: Abou Bamba, Giulia Crisanti, Christopher R. W. Dietrich, Max Paul Friedman, Joseph Fronczak, Alec Hickmott, Jennifer M. Miller, Alanna O'Malley, Nicole Sackley, Jayita Sarkar, Erum Sattar, Jason Scott Smith.- Shop: buecher
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Frank Miller's Sin City Volume 2: A Dame To Kill For (deluxe Edition)
This noir saga, filled with deadly temptation and betrayal, is presented for new fans and old with an oversized and slipcased hardcover that includes a portfolio and exclusive print. Dwight is a man at the end of his good years, and the end of his rope. With a murky, violent past, weathered by years of alcoholism, he's a man with nothing to his name but a seedy gumshoe job, his own demons, and memories of things that might've been love. Then one day one of those memories walks back into his life-Ava, in the flesh. She's never forgotten about him, not after all these years, and now he's her last chance to live another day. Frank Miller's return to his comic opus graphic novel series continues with the luxury edition of Volume 2 A Dame to Kill For. High-end materials and finishes, and iconic textures from the series combine in a package which evokes the striking asphalt jungle that is Sin City. Housed in a cloth-covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing is an oversized hardcover featuring a soft-touch matte finish with spot gloss and foil stamping. New to this edition is a three-page gallery featuring cover art for Volume 2. The slipcase includes a matching portfolio featuring a deluxe print of new artwork by Frank Miller. As an added bonus, each volume's slipcase has a different letter from the logo, placed on the front cover in such a way that alone it looks like a splash of red wrapping around the slipcase. But when all seven volumes are together it is clear that the grouping spells out "Sin City." Discerning fans and new readers can experience this noir masterpiece where old flames die hard in the most lavish edition to date! FOR MATURE READERS- Shop: buecher
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Optimization of Industrial Systems
In order to deal with societal challenges, novel technologies play an important role. For the advancement of technology, it is essential to share innovative ideas and thoughts on a common platform where researchers across the globe meet together and revitalize their knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges which the world faces. High complexity of the issues related to societal interdisciplinary research is the key to future revolutions. From research funders to journal editors, policymakers to think tanks, all seem to agree that the future of research lies outside disciplinary boundaries. In such prevailing conditions, various working scenarios, conditions and strategies need to be optimized.Optimization is a multidisciplinary term, and its essence can be inculcated in any domain of business, research and other associated working dynamics. Globalization provides all-around development, and this development is impossible without technological contributions. This volume's mission is at the core of industrial engineering. All the manuscripts appended in this volume were double-blind peer-reviewed by committee members and the review team, promising high quality research. This book provides deep insights to its readers about the current scenarios and future advancements of industrial engineering in the context of optimum value. Optimization and its applicability in industrial engineering are covered, like selection of designing parameters, decisions related to conditions of optimum process or operation parameters, behavior of response variables, facilities planning and management, transportation and supply chain management, quality engineering, reliability and maintenance, product design and development, human factors and ergonomics, project management, service system and service management, waste management, sustainable manufacturing and operations, systems design and performance measurement. Whether for the veteran engineer or the student, this is a must-have volume for any library.- Shop: buecher
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Frank Miller's Sin City Volume 3
The delicate balance between cops and criminals is in peril in this gritty noir graphic novel presented in deluxe packaging, including an oversized hardcover housed in a slipcase with a portfolio and print. Dwight owes a debt to the girls of Old Town. These dangerous women who walk the night have saved him more times than he can count, and finding friends like that isn't easy. Tonight, these friends are being threatened in more ways than one . . . Dwight is going to do whatever it takes to bring them peace and keep the status quo-even if it means killing a whole lot of people. Frank Miller's return to his comic opus graphic novel series continues with the luxury edition of Volume 3 The Big Fat Kill. High-end materials and finishes, and iconic textures from the series combine in a package which evokes the striking asphalt jungle that is Sin City. Housed in a cloth-covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing is an oversized hardcover featuring a soft-touch matte finish with spot gloss and foil stamping. The slipcase includes a cloth portfolio featuring a deluxe print of new artwork by Frank Miller. This edition does still include the ten-page pinup gallery from previous editions, featuring art from Arthur Adams, Mike Allred, Sergio Aragonés, Paul Chadwick, Joe Kubert, Mike Mignola, John Romita, Jim Silke, Walter Simonson, and Sergio Toppi. Also included is a slightly expanded eight-page cover gallery featuring art from previous editions. As an added bonus, each volume's slipcase has a different letter from the logo, placed on the front cover in such a way that alone it looks like a splash of red wrapping around the slipcase. But when all seven volumes are together it is clear that the grouping spells out "Sin City." Discerning fans and new readers can experience this unparalleled and action-packed noir masterpiece in the most exciting edition to date! FOR MATURE READERS- Shop: buecher
- Price: 87.99 EUR excl. shipping
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Frank Miller's Sin City Volume 4 (deluxe Edition)
The last decent detective in the police force battles against corruption in this deluxe edition of the acclaimed crime noir, featuring an oversized hardcover and a portfolio with print, housed in a cloth covered slipcase. It's his last day on the job and honest Detective John Hartigan has one loose end left to tie up. Little Nancy Callahan, age eleven, has been kidnapped by a lunatic who likes to hear little girls scream. Nancy isn't his first victim, and she won't be his last-unless Hartigan can put a stop to him, no matter how important the heinous psycho's father is. But this case is drowning in more perversion than even Hartigan realized . . . If justice is possible in this city, this man is going to start his retirement with justice. Frank Miller's return to his comic opus graphic novel series continues with the deluxe edition of Volume 4 That Yellow Bastard. High-end materials and finishes, and iconic textures from the series combine in a package which evokes the grittiness of Sin City. Housed in a cloth-covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing is an oversized hardcover featuring a soft-touch matte finish with spot gloss and foil stamping. The hardcover includes a matching portfolio featuring a deluxe print of new artwork by Frank Miller. This edition does still include the six-page pinup gallery from previous editions, with art from Mike Allred, Kyle Baker, Jeff Smith, and Bruce Timm. And, also included is an eighteen-page expanded gallery of covers and back covers from previous editions. As an added bonus, each volume's slipcase has a different letter from the logo, placed on the front cover in such a way that alone it looks like a splash of red wrapping around the slipcase. But when all seven volumes are together it is clear that the grouping spells out "Sin City." Discerning fans and new readers can experience this unparalleled noir masterpiece in the deluxe edition no one should miss! FOR MATURE READERS- Shop: buecher
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Frank Miller's Sin City Volume 5: Family Values
The girls of Old Town are cashing in old debts in this tale from the signature series, returning in an oversized and slipcased hardcover that includes a portfolio, exclusive print, and new 2022 pinup gallery. Dwight McCarthy owes Gail and the girls of Old Town more than he can ever pay back, and they're putting him to the test. Two warring mobs-too dumb to know better and too vile even if they did-have spilled innocent blood that violates the girls' own laws. Now it's Dwight's job to help set things right. With deadly Miho at his side, Dwight is ready to teach a lesson to the mob about real family values. Frank Miller's return to his comic opus graphic novel series continues with the luxury edition of Volume 5 Family Values. High-end materials and finishes, and iconic textures from the series embellish this package evoking the world of Sin City. Housed in a cloth-covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing is an oversized hardcover featuring a soft-touch matte finish with spot gloss and foil stamping. The slipcase includes a matching portfolio featuring a deluxe print of new artwork by Frank Miller. This edition includes a seven-page pinup gallery created for the 2022 publications of Volume 5, featuring art from Jöelle Jones, Tanino Liberatore, Tula Lotay, Milo Manara, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Jock. Also featured in the collection is a six-page gallery with covers and pinup art from previous editions of Volume 5, new to this edition. As an added bonus, each volume's slipcase has a different letter from the logo, placed on the front cover in such a way that alone it looks like a splash of red wrapping around the slipcase. But when all seven volumes are together it is clear that the grouping spells out "Sin City." Discerning fans and new readers can experience this unparalleled noir masterpiece in this, the most luxurious edition to date! FOR MATURE READERS- Shop: buecher
- Price: 87.99 EUR excl. shipping
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Frank Miller's Sin City Volume 1: The Hard Goodbye (deluxe Edition)
The crime noir masterpiece that has gripped audiences for decades is back in an oversized and slipcased hardcover that includes a portfolio, exclusive print, and a sketchbook of never-before-published development art. There is no light in a place like Sin City-only misery, crime, and perversion. Amid the filth and degenerates, the hulking and unstable ex-con Marv has found an angel. Her name is Goldie-a goddess who has blessed this wretched low-life with one night of heaven. But good things never last-a few hours later, Goldie is dead-murdered at his side without a mark on her body. Who was she? And who wanted her dead? The cops are on their way-it smells like a frame job, and this time, they won't let him live. Whoever killed Goldie . . . is going to pay. Frank Miller returns to his comic opus with luxury editions of the graphic novel series, beginning with Volume 1 The Hard Goodbye. A combination of high-end materials, finishes, and iconic textures from the series make for an elegant package which evokes the grittiness of Sin City. Housed in a cloth-covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing is an oversized hardcover featuring a soft-touch matte finish with spot gloss and foil stamping. The hardcover includes an exclusive nine-page sketchbook of never-before-published development art selected by Frank. As well, this volume contains the pinup gallery created for the 2021 editions of Volume 1, featuring art from Joyce Chin, Amanda Conner, Klaus Janson, Paul Pope, Philip Tan, and Gerardo Zaffino. The seven-page cover and pinup gallery from previous editions is also included. Lastly, in the slipcase is a matching portfolio featuring a deluxe print of new artwork by Frank Miller. • Oversized hardcover featuring a soft-touch matte finish with spot gloss and foil stamping. • Includes a nine-page sketchbook with never-before-published development art, exclusive to the Deluxe Edition. • Includes a six-page pinup gallery featuring art from Joyce Chin, Amanda Conner, Klaus Janson, Paul Pope, Philip Tan, and Gerardo Zaffino. • Includes seven-page cover and pinup gallery from previous editions. • Includes a portfolio containing a deluxe print of new art by Frank Miller. • Book and portfolio housed in a cloth-covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing. As an added bonus, each volume's slipcase has a different letter from the logo, placed on the front cover in such a way that alone it looks like a splash of red wrapping around the slipcase. But when all seven volumes are together it is clear that the grouping spells out "Sin City." Discerning fans and new readers can experience this unparalleled noir masterpiece in this, the most luxurious edition to date! FOR MATURE READERS.- Shop: buecher
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Iain Burnside (Piano) - Delmé Quartet // Though well received, the sixty-three poems that make up A E Housman's A Shropshire Lad did not take the world by storm on publication in March 1896. Indeed, it was ten years before the volume's modest sales began to surge ahead and turn it into one of the best-selling poetry collections of all time.- Shop: odax
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