Voronezh Oblast Investment & Business Guide (Russian Regional Investment & Business Guides)

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Voronezh Oblast Investment & Business Guide (Russian Regional Investment & Business Guides)
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding
ASIN: 0739730339

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This investment and business guide contains basic information on economy, business & investment climate and opportunities in the region, as well as information on selected export-import, business and investment opportunities, including, export-import, industrial development, banking & finance, government and business contacts. The guide also provides listing and contact information for major industrial, trade, service and other companies in the region, as well as information on selected export-import, business and investment opportunities.

Voronezh Oblast Regional Investment and Business Guide (World Business Law Handbook Library)

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Voronezh Oblast Regional Investment and Business Guide (World Business Law Handbook Library)

Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0739790366

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Haunted travel destinations in the United States are detailed in this guide for the ghost-inspired traveler. An exploration into why spirits have come to linger in some spots more regularly than others provides a context for the detailed histories of each spot, from the Doc Holiday haunted dusty streets of Tombstone, Arizona, to the sinister rooms of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Not just a list of the typical stops on a paranormal tour, this guidebook also includes little-known spots off the beaten track each one sure to add a new level of excitement to any vacation.

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LOVE IT.......2006-07-26

I saw this book and thought "OOOHHH, I so have to read this", and I am glad that I did.

I love how the author gives us a brief history of each location, good foods to eat, etc. before going on about the actual haunting. Given the history of each place makes these hauntings that much more interesting to read about instead of hearing "XYZ place has a spirit of an old lady wandering the halls..." I am interested in visiting these places because the author of this book has made everything seem so real and appealing.

A fun, entertaining ghost travel guide.......2006-02-05

This is a refreshing and delightful book written by someone who is obviously as intrigued by ghosts as many of us "ghost aficionados"! He spent much time and money traveling to every state in the country to visit a haunted location- most of them inns or hotels. Mr. Whitington's chapters convey his enjoyment and enthusiasm and make this a fun read as well as a travel resource.

Spooky & Haunting!.......2005-08-08

I love this book-- it is fascinating!

Here are *some* of the haunted places that are mentioned:

** The Birdcage Theatre- Tombstone, AZ

** The Crescent Hotel- Eureka Springs, AR

** The Winchester Mystery House- San Jose, CA

** The Stanley Hotel- Estes Park, CO

** The Lighthouse Inn- New London, CT

** Historic Jameson Restaurant & Inn- Wallace, ID

** The Red Lion Pub- Chicago, IL

** The Eldridge Hotel- Lawrence, KS

** The Mason House Inn- Bentonsport, IA

** The LaLaurie Mansion- New Orleans, LA

** The Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast- Fall River, MA

** Lemp Mansion- St. Louis, MO

** Chico Hot Springs Lodge & Ranch- Pray, MT

** The Argo Hotel- Crofton, NE

** Luxor Hotel & Casino- Las Vegas, NV

** Luna Mansion- Los Lunas, NM

** Chumley's- NY, NY

** Ben Lomond Historic Suite Hotel- Ogden, UT

** Rosario Resort- Eastsound, WA

** The Irma Hotel- Cody, WY

There are MANY more haunted locations in this book. Also there are many B&W photos in the book.

One of my favorite stories was the one at the Irma in Cody, WY. The author and his wife personally experienced a ghostly phenomenon there in their room.

I was absolutely chilled when I read that story!
It was VERY C-R-E-E-P-Y!

I have been to several of the hotels listed in this book.
One of the ones I've been to is the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence, KS.
They actually have a photo there that they keep behind the front desk that someone took of a ghost in the elevator.
I've seen that picture- It's VERY EERIE. (I wasn't fortunate enough, though, to catch a glimpse of a ghost there with my own eyes!)

~~~~~The author includes a haunted site for each of the 50 states. Mitchel Whitington is totally believable and 100% credible. All of these stories are true.

He is a great writer!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

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An inherently fascinating biography

More Insight from Smith ý an eminent authority on the mob

Of Rats and Men: Oscar Goodman's Life from Mob Mouthpiece to Mayor of Las Vegas
John L. Smith
Manufacturer: Huntington Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0929712986

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For more than 35 years, Oscar Goodman was the country's pre-eminent defense attorney for alleged gangsters. His endless client list included Meyer Lansky, Nick Civella, Anthony Spilotro, Frank Rosenthal, Jimmy Chagra, Natale Richichi, Nicky Scarfo, and Vinny Ferrara, along with many others. Though no further connection between Goodman and the Mafia has ever been proved, the famous litigator has often been accused of being more than just a mouthpiece for organized crime. Was Oscar Goodman only what he claims, an attorney who defended his clients based on the simple principle that they, too, have constitutional rights? And if so, how did he manage to mingle with the mob for decades without becoming part of it? After scores of unlikely courtroom victories, Goodman pulled off an even more unlikely career change. Twice elected mayor of Las Vegas, he went from legal spokesman for the most notorious crime figures of our era to political spokesman for the most notorious city in the country.

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An inherently fascinating biography.......2003-12-12

Of Rats And Men: Oscar Goodman's Life From Mob Mouthpiece To Mayor Of Las Vegas is the inherently fascinating biography of Oscar Goodman, a man who deliberately became a pre-eminent defense attorney for alleged gangsters for 35 years. Accused but never proven of being more than a mouthpiece and defense attorney for organized crime, Oscar Goodman somehow managed to successfully defend his clients without becoming part of organized crime itself -- at least according to the voters of Las Vegas who eventually elected him as their mayor twice. Of Rats And Men is very highly recommended reading for anyone with an interest in the history of organized crime in America or who wish to avail themselves of a unique insight into the life and philosophy of an accomplished trial lawyer who specialized in defending members of established crime families.

More Insight from Smith ý an eminent authority on the mob.......2003-11-05

The copious notes and eight pages of bibliography supporting John L. Smith's meticulously researched biographical look at Oscar Goodman, former mob attorney - presently the two-term mayor of Las Vegas, impressed me.

Talk about "insider" information! Smith has long been quoted as a preeminent authority on mob history and "wise guy" relationships. In his book, "Of Rats and Men: Oscar Goodman's Life from Mob Mouthpiece to Mayor of Las Vegas," Smith names a Who's Who of notorious clients, alleged criminal activities, and egregious political innuendoes surrounding the controversial bonds between Goodman and friends. Scared me! While it is obvious the attention-seeking mayor was generous in his interviews with the author, Smith kept me up nights as he interpreted what Goodman would have us believe with his [author's] own extensive background knowledge and investigative prowess. John L. has balls of brass to write as honestly as he does.

Don't let an easy read fool you. This book is a gem for all who follow gaming history, or the Las Vegas / mob connection - to say nothing of government ineptitude (now, that was a hoot!).

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Of Rats and Men Oscar Goodman's Life From Mob Mouthpiece to Mayor of Las Vegas
Smith John L.
Manufacturer: Huntington Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UEEZNO

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This monumental triple biography weaves together the personal and public lives of the triumvirate behind the 1917 Russian Revolution, the creation of totalitarian Soviet state, and the repression and extermination of millions.

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A Welcome Retrieval.......2004-01-02

I've lamented in other reviews about good books that have gone out of print. Therefore what a pleasure it is to find that Betram D. Wolfe's "Three Who Made a Revolution" is back on the shelves. I read it first when I was in school -- one of the first serious or challenging "adult" books that I read with pleasure. I'm a little chagrined to recall some of my own responses. On the one hand, I remember entertaining the uneasy sense that the book was probably too much fun to be "real scholarship." Maybe a little -- but in retrospect, I think most of the fun comes not from mere clowning, but from Wolfe's real engagement with the humanity of his subjects. On the other hand, I remember writing in a term paper something along the lines of how the book would probably put a damper on further research. I think I knew as I wrote it that this was a pretty fatuous remark, but hey, I was on a deadline. Anyway, it is nice to be able to recognize in retrospect that (a) it of course certainly did nothing at all to dampen further reserach; but (b) despite the torrent of further research, it still repays rereading.

Wolfe wrote at a time when the left was still pretty gullible about Communism. There was, of course, an anti-communist opposition: in the long run the antis have proved to be more right than the apologists, but it is not so clear how much this is the result of careful research, how much of lucky accident. At any rate, giving a few points for hindsight, Wolfe's moral clarity is in retrospect pretty clear. And whatever his imperfections, he probably motivated me to read a lot of stuff I might otherwise never have come to: I remember particularly Trotsky's own autobiography, Adam Ulam's "Unfinished Revolution,", and Robert V. Daniels' "Documentary History of Communism," all of which I read in the weeks after I had finished Wolfe, and while I was still operating in his wake -- to say nothing of whatever I have picked up in the generation or more since. Any book that can stimulate that kind of inquiry has justified itself, no matter what its intrinsic merits -- and in this case, the intrinsic merits are pretty strong, also.

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Three Who Made a Revolution A Biographical History

Manufacturer: Beacon Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HMOE62

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THREE WHO MADE A REVOLUTION A BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY VOLUME ONE

Manufacturer: Time Reading Program
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000H46GR0

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THREE WHO MADE A REVOLUTION A BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY VOLUME TWO

Manufacturer: Time Reading Program
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ASIN: B000H46GNY

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Three Who Made a Revolution: A Biographical History
Bertram D. Wolfe
Manufacturer: Beacon Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LZ7YQ2

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Three Who Made a Revolution: A Biographical History
Bertram D. Wolfe
Manufacturer: DIAL PRESS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OK1WT4

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THREE WHO MADE A REVOLUTION: A BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

Manufacturer: Thames And Hudson
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HI8O9E

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Three Who Made a Revolution: a Biographical History
B Wolfe
Manufacturer: The Dial Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KE40KW

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Three Who Made A Revolution: A Biographical History (Volume 2)

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ASIN: B000EYBL50

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Three who made a revolution: A biographical history [of Lenin, Stalin and Trotsky]
Bertram David Wolfe
Manufacturer: Penguin
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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The Dead End Kids of Port Richmond, Philadelphia: A Memoir
Ed Chrzanowski
Manufacturer: 1st Books Library
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ASIN: 1403306443

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With or Without a Song: A Memoir is a history spanning almost a hundred years. The author, Edward Eliscu, describes the course of his life from his family's emigration to America, his youth in New York City, his experiences in the pre-Borscht Belt Catskills and Broadway theatre of the 1920's and 30's. He traces his career as a songwriter in the pre-Tin Pan Alley era and describe encounters with such luminaries as, Vincent Youmans, Billy Rose, Moss Hart, Leonard Sillman, Oscar Hammerstein, the Gershwins, and many others. Additionally, he details his careers and travels between East and West coast, including Hollywood in the 1930's and 40's, return to New York as a television writer, and his eventual recognition as celebrity in the entertainment field. Edward Eliscu describes how he survived three blacklists, two in Hollywood, one in New York. He offers an insider's look at the quintessential Hollywood of the Depression and the 1930s, with anecdotes about such stellar players as George Cukor, Katherine Hepburn, Dore Schary, David O. Selznick, Louis B. Mayer, Samuel Goldwyn, Tallulah Bankhead, Joseph Kennedy, Gloria Swanson, and Greta Garbo, and what it was like to work in the major Hollywood studios at that time. This book will be especially appreciated by students of the history of American entertainment and popular culture, particularly those interested in the American theatre, film and song writing industry. It will also be of interest to those studying the phenomenon of the American blacklist and the socially concerned artist's response to his political, economic and social environment.

The songs of the Wilsons: with a memoir of the family, and several additional songs never before published

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The songs of the Wilsons: with a memoir of the family, and several additional songs never before published
John Harland
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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With or Without a Song: A Memoir : A Memoir (Filmmakers Series)

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With or Without a Song: A Memoir : A Memoir (Filmmakers Series)
Edward Eliscu
Manufacturer: NY
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MUFJEU

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An inspiring and enlightening look at the role of the prophet throughout Jewish history—Beautifully illustrated with illuminations from medieval Hebrew manuscripts in the British Library.

"Then Miriam, the prophetess, took a timbrel in her hand....And Miriam chanted for them: Sing to the Eternal One, for God has triumphed gloriously." — EXODUS 15:20-1

This beautifully illustrated collection of Jewish prophecy features the lives and teachings of thirty men and women. Throughout the ages, they bravely stood up to speak God' s message and made a lasting contribution to our understanding of both the human and the Divine. This book also provides an inspiring and informative description of the role each played in their own time-and an explanation of why we should know about them in our time.

These inspiring moral and spiritual leaders were critics of the evils of society, rooted out corruption among those in power and provided healing and comfort in times of despair and hardship. They ranged from the biblical prophets through the thinkers and leaders of medieval times to modern-day visionaries and activists.

All of these people spoke up bravely against the evils of their day, and were prepared to risk their lives for the sake of truth. The lives and words of these passionate advocates for change are still a source of great inspiration today. Rabbi Dr. Michael Shire introduces their own words by discussing the life and message of each prophet, revealing how much Judaism has contributed to society's moral values. Drawing parallels between the biblical and later prophets, he highlights our ongoing need for men and women to take on the role of the prophet. Illustrated with illuminations from medieval Hebrew manuscripts, The Jewish Prophet is a richly decorated and fascinating collection of inspiration and wisdom; and the only book to gather together prophecy from ancient, medieval and modern times.

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Beautifully Illustrated Collection of Jewish Prophecy.......2003-01-24

With this wonderful book from British author Michael Shire, I found myself in a dilemma. Should I keep this volume on my bookshelf in the art section or the leadership section? Should I place it with other books about biblical figures or with biographies of Jewish philosophers? This book is the definition of "multi-faceted." One can read it from cover to cover in one sitting, or use it as a reference about the lives of important individuals of the Jewish faith.

This beautifully illustrated collection of Jewish prophecy in the biblical, medieval, and modern periods features the lives and teachings of thirty women and men. Some of these individuals are well known prophets of the Jewish people, while others are not traditionally labeled as such, but after reading their stories, it is clear why such an appellation is appropriate. There is no doubt that Moses and Isaiah are prophets, but it is not until reading this book that the prophetic contributions of such individuals as Leo Baeck and Solomon Ibn Gabirol are realized. What is more is that Shire has included over 100 full-color illustrations from medieval Hebrew manuscripts acquired from the British Library. Enjoying the rich, colorful illuminations brings to mind Shire's beautiful Illuminated Haggadah with reproductions of medieval haggadot from the same collection.

Throughout Jewish history, members of our faith have bravely stood up to speak God's message and connect our people closer to God, even when their vision was unpopular among the masses. Each of the thirty individuals described by Shire has contributed in their own unique way to the continuity of the Jewish people over the ages. Each selection contains a brief account of the prophetic life of the individual, including how the prophet was viewed both in his own time as well as posthumously. Shire includes some of the prophets' most meaningful words; selected from biblical literature, speeches, correspondence, and published material.

The Jewish Prophet serves as a stunning inspiration for us today when we no doubt could benefit from prophetic leadership. The book is a lasting tribute to the energy these prophets displayed in their own life, and serves as a beacon for us to continue their passion to make the world a better place - l'taken olam b'makhut shadai. Each of these women and men possessed the leadership skills necessary to encourage the members of the community to lead a moral and spiritual life. Throughout their prophetic reign, they went to great lengths to criticize the evils of society and root out corruption among those in power, often at tremendous risk.

The author acknowledges that some may perceive "prophet" as a controversial appellation for several of his choices; however, each of these leaders demonstrated a special category of kedushah and action that greatly benefited the Jewish people. Perhaps this outlook is most evident in Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel's classic study of the prophets, in which he wrote that "the prophet's eye is directed towards the contemporary scene; the society and its conduct are the main theme of his speeches. Yet his ear is inclined to God." Shire, like Heschel, understands that a different understanding of prophet includes figures who witness the world around them with outstanding passion. Heschel understood that the prophet is a person rather than a microphone. The prophets' had the difficult task of serving as a refuge when the Jewish community was in distress; using his voice and vision to sustain the faith of the people.

It is all too easy for us to paint the prophets with a broad stroke of the brush. In this volume, however, Shire has depicted thirty prophets as unique individuals whose prophesies are as diverse as the times in which they lived. Dr. Ismar Schorsch writes, "since religion is the human response to the experience of the sacred, the range of dispositions determines the variety of responses. Some perceive God visually and others auditorily, some rationally and others mystically, some through music, others through poetry. The endlessly fascinating testimonies in Torah and Tanakh, Talmud and Midrash to this human encounter of the Divine celebrates the tapestry of human typologies. Or in the words of the Rabbis: `The same signal came to many prophets, but no two prophets delivered it the same way' (B.T. Sanhedrin 89a)."

Certainly, Shire is not the first to consider some of these unlikely individuals to be prophets. Janusz Korczak, the physician, educator, and children's rights campaigner set up a children's hospital to care for the sick and dying he found in the street, and risked his own life to provide medicine and food for these children. He could have escaped from the Nazis, but instead he chose to remain with his two hundred orphans who eventually perished with him in the gas chambers. Indeed, to the orphans in Korczak's care, he was a caring and devoted prophet.

This offering from Shire, who is vice-principal of the Leo Baeck College in London, will be a most important addition to the Jewish classroom. Under a new light, students will be re-introduced to many of the significant figures in Jewish history whom they have been studying like Samuel, Micah, Hillel, Yochanan Ben Zakkai and Akiva. They will also encounter the fresh words and visions of such notable prophets as Bachya Ibn Pakuda, Baruch Spinoza, Rav Kook, Henrietta Szold, and David Ben Gurion. We will come to appreciate these "prophets of our time" more after reading about their notable prophetic accomplishments, which are even more impressive considering the amount of adversity they faced.

This special book will quickly alter the belief of anyone who considers the concept of navi to have ended with the canonization of the Torah. The exploration through the lives of these thirty visionaries is testimony to the fact that the navi has walked in our time as well as the times of old. Heschel writes, "The prophet's word is a scream in the night. While the world is at ease and asleep, the prophet feels the blast from heaven." Dr. Shire invites us in to explore the wildly chaotic, yet intensely interesting life of the prophet. We might go into this exploration hoping to learn more about their lives, but we inevitably come out having learned more about our own lives.

A Roadmap to Jewish History.......2002-02-08

This book provides a tremendous resource to Jewish learning and history through the leaders and prophetic visionaries of Judaism.

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