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J.K. Lasser's How to Pay Less Tax on Your Retirement Savings: Ira - Keogh - 401 (K) - 403 (B (J. K. Lasser's How to Protect Your Retirement Savings from the IRS)
J. K. Lasser , and Seymour Goldberg Manufacturer: Macmillan General Reference ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0028600886 |
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J.K. Lasser's How to Pay Less Tax on Your Retirement Savings: Ira - Keogh - 401 (K) - 403 (B (J. K. Lasser's How to Protect Your Retirement Savings from the IRS)
Seymour Goldberg J. K. Lasser Manufacturer: Macmillan General Reference ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000O92AUK |
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The Official MBA Handbook 1999/2000: Business; Reference
Godfrey Golzen Manufacturer: Financial Times Management ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0273642472 |
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Southern Lady, Yankee Spy: The True Story of Elizabeth Van Lew, a Union Agent in the Heart of the Confederacy
Elizabeth R. Varon Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0195179897 |
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Northern sympathizer in the Confederate capital, daring spymaster, postwar politician: Elizabeth Van Lew was one of the most remarkable figures in American history, a woman who defied the conventions of the nineteenth-century South. In Southern Lady, Yankee Spy, historian Elizabeth Varon provides a gripping, richly researched account of the woman who led what one historian called "the most productive espionage operation of the Civil War." Under the nose of the Confederate government, Van Lew ran a spy ring that gathered intelligence, hampered the Southern war effort, and helped scores of Union soldiers to escape from Richmond prisons. Varon describes a woman who was very much a product of her time and place, yet continually took controversial stands--from her early efforts to free her family's slaves, to her daring wartime activities and beyond. Varon's powerful biography brings Van Lew to life, showing how she used the stereotypes of the day to confound Confederate authorities (who suspected her, but could not believe a proper Southern lady could be a spy), even as she brought together Union sympathizers at all levels of society, from slaves to slaveholders. After the war, a grateful President Ulysses S. Grant named her postmaster of Richmond--a remarkable break with custom for this politically influential post. But her Unionism, Republican politics, and outspoken support of racial justice earned her a lifetime of scorn in the former Confederate capital. Even today, Elizabeth Van Lew remains a controversial figure in her beloved Richmond, remembered as the "Crazy Bet" of Lost Cause propaganda. Elizabeth Varon's account rescues her from both derision and oblivion, depicting an intelligent, resourceful, highly principled woman who remained, as she saw it, true to her country to the end.Customer Reviews:
another relative.......2007-02-08
A Remarkable Leader .......2006-05-12
An American Patriot.......2004-06-29
I do agree that more maps would have been helpful (I've been to Chimborazo hospital and would have benefited from understanding the proximity of Van Lew to the hospital).
An excellent read. Great present for those interested in the role women have played in shaping the country.
PROFILE IN COURAGE.......2004-02-12
Van Lew, though a member of one of Richmond's most prominent families, was a staunch unionist who led a spy network that fed valuable intelligence to Union Generals Butler and Grant. It is possible that Van Lew even placed a spy among the servants of Jefferson Davis' household. After the war, Van Lew was appointed Postmaster of Richmond by then-President Grant. During her eight-year tenure, she integrated her staff and improved service.
Varon, who teaches history at Wellesley College, fits into the framework of Van Lew's life story a good overview of unionist sentiment in Virginia prior to the war and its ineffectual leadership during the succession crisis. She thoroughly rebuts the "Crazy Bet" myth, which was Van Lew's image for much of the 20th century -- even among historians. The book's greatest accomplishment,though, is showing Van Lew as a three-dimensional person, constantly changing and evolving in response to the world around her.
A Van Lew relative's review.......2003-12-28
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Southern Lady, Yankee Spy The True Story of Elizabeth Van Lew, A Union Agent in the Heart of the Confederacy
Elizabeth R. Varon Manufacturer: Oxford U.P. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000J140OM |
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Southern Lady, Yankee Spy: the True Story of Elizabeth Van Lew, a Union Agent in the Heart of the Confederacy.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History
Janet L. Coryell Manufacturer: Southern Historical Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B00096SVTW Release Date: 2006-07-14 |
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This digital document is an article from Journal of Southern History, published by Southern Historical Association on November 1, 2004. The length of the article is 708 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Southern Lady, Yankee Spy : The True Story Of Elizabeth Van Lew, A Union Agent In The Heart Of The Confederacy
Elizabeth R. Varon Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OKNWLU |
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Southern Lady, Yankee Spy The True Story of Elizabeth Van Lew, A Union Agent in the Heart of the Confederacy
Elizabeth R. Varon Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OKLL0Y |
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Biography and Genealogy Master Index, 1998 (Biography and Genealogy Master Index)
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0787601101 |
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Biography & Genealogy Master Index 1998 Windows Version
Gale Group Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0787602515 |
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Work Organisation and Europe as a Development Coalition (Dialogues on Work & Innovation)
Richard Ennals , and Bjorn Gustavsen Manufacturer: John Benjamins Publishing Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 9027217777 |
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Work Organization and Europe As a Development Coalition (Dialogues on Work and Innovation)
J. R. Ennals , Bjorn Gustavsen , and Richard Ennals Manufacturer: John Benjamins Publishing Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1556198310 |
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Home Buyer's Checklist: A Foolproof Guide to Finding the Perfect House
Richard M. Scutella , and Dave Heberle Manufacturer: Tab Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0830644652 |
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"... excellent... a detailed, yet simple, guidebook... numerous illustrations and extensive checklists add to the practicality of the book... provides a quick education on the essentials of the physical aspects of a home... On my scale of one to ten, this outstanding book rates a nine."-Robert Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist, Tribune Media Services. This home inspection book stands out-it's the only one that helps home buyers determine what they need and want in a home, and the only one that follows a unique system of checklists to help them find that "dream house."Customer Reviews:
These checklists are essential to buying a home!.......1999-07-13
This is not the only book you should read, but I strongly recommend it as part of your arsenal.
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HOME BUYER'S CHECKLIST - A Foolproof Guide To Finding The Perfect House
Richard M. & Heberle, Dave, Illustrated by Marcinowski, Jay Scutella Manufacturer: TAB Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OFHGY4 |
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Pedro Almodovar: Interviews (Conversations With Filmmakers Series)
Pedro Almodovar , and Paula Willoquet-Maricondi Manufacturer: University Press of Mississippi ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1578065690 |
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Valentin Aguirre.......2005-11-29
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Almodovar on Almodovar
Pedro Almodovar Manufacturer: Faber & Faber ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0571175449 |
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All About Almodovar.......2000-11-20
Providing interesting views, facts, and insight on many of his films and actors, there is no one who knows more about Almodovar than the man himself. His discussions are usually very open, especially when discussing several incidents that were high publicized in the European press, mainly his falling out with his most famous actress, Carmen Maura, after the completion of his masterpiece "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown." Their professional divorce left Almodovar without a dependable leading lady (feature lead actresses Victoria Abril and Marisa Paredes never could capture Maura's persona) and it marked Maura's somewhat decline in Spanish film (she later went on to do several unsuccessful Spanish films and some television work before moving to France to break into French cinema.).
The book which is out of print is one of the best one-to-one interviews I've ever read. Almodovar's contributions to world cinema are so numerous that they can be all listed here, and his work has opened the door for many other Spanish and Latin American film directors such as Carlos Arau and Bruno Bareto in showing the world that foreign language films can be as professional and productive as any big budget film churned out by Hollywood.
"Almodovar on Almodovar," is a must have for any Almodovar fan and film studies student. An excellent book on one of the world's most gifted directors.
Everything You Wanted to Know about Almodovar.......2000-10-14
Heels." Almodovar has always maintained a love/hate relationship with the Spanish film industry. Almodovar was denied funding for "Matador" due to his critique of the machismo inherent in the world of bullfighting. He linked the violence of bullfighting with the practice of necrophillia infuriating much of the Spanish public although the film was a smashing success. He was again denied funding when the board rejected the homosexual themes that make up "Law of Desire." AIDS activists accused of failing to deal with the disease because he failed to mention it altogether. Almodovar points out that his movies do not exist in a real place and in his world, AIDS does not exist. As with his collection of stories, "Patti Diphusa and Other Stories," Almodovar's interviews have a care-free attitude that is infectious. He discusses all of his eleven films including last year's "The Flower of My Secret" which many critics compared favorably to the women's films of the early '40s. This collection of essays is a gentle kiss harking back to such a magical women.
The Greatest Book To Get to Know Almodóvar!.......1998-09-23
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Conversaciones Con Pedro Almodovar
Frederic Strauss Manufacturer: Akal Ediciones ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 8446016117 |
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The films of Pedro Almodovar
Nuria Bouza Vidal Manufacturer: Instituto de la Cinematografia y las Artes Audiovisuales, Ministerio de Cultura ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 8450576849 |
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Un Cine Visceral (Visto y leido)
Pedro Almodovar Manufacturer: Ediciones Aguilar SA, Grupo Santillana ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 8403597096 |
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Pedro Almodovar: Interviews (Conversations With Filmmakers Series)
Pedro Almodovar; Paula Willoquet-Maricondi Manufacturer: University Press of Mississippi ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000QY8480 |
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The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat
Jack Batten Manufacturer: Tundra Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0887765076 Release Date: 2002-03-12 |
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Tom Longboat was a hero. A member of the Onondaga Nation, he was born on the Six Nations reserve in Oshwegen, near Brantford, Ontario. Despite poverty, poor training, and prejudice, Longboat went on to become one of the world’s best runners. In 1907, at the height of his fame, he won the Boston Marathon and ran in the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Longboat was one of the best-known people of his day, and certainly the most prominent member of the Six Nations. Throughout his career he had to race against opponents, as well as rumors of illegal running activities. Nevertheless, he maintained his dignity, and his achievements still inspire people who understand the great pleasure of running, and running fast.
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Tom Longboat (The Canadians)
Bruce Kidd Manufacturer: Fitzhenry and Whiteside ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1550418386 Release Date: 2004-08-10 |
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Longboat's amazing career as world champion long-distance runner included spectacular races in Canada, the 1907 Boston Marathon, the 1908 Olympic Marathon, and many one-on-one races with the world's top professional runners. Thousands would gather to watch the famous Canadian shatter records. Yet for all his fame and excellence, Tom Longboat had to struggle against the vicious racism of his age.
In his biography of Longboat, long-distance runner Bruce Kidd gives an insider's view of the life of a great athlete in the context of Canadian social history.
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Longboat Award honours Aboriginal athletes.(tom longboat): An article from: Wind Speaker
Sam Laskaris Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000V8SNQY Release Date: 2007-08-18 |
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This digital document is an article from Wind Speaker, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1084 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Longboat awards announced.(2005 Tom Longboat Award won by Marisha Roman and Dallas Soonias): An article from: Wind Speaker
Sam Laskaris Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000J4QRN6 Release Date: 2006-09-29 |
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This digital document is an article from Wind Speaker, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2006. The length of the article is 686 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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National Longboat awards announced.(Tom Longboat Awards to Lara Mussell and Richard Peter) : An article from: Wind Speaker
Sam Laskaris Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000E5KRNQ Release Date: 2006-01-09 |
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This digital document is an article from Wind Speaker, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 740 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Rapid Ray: the Story of Ray Lewis.(The Man Who Ran Faster than Everyone: The Tom Longboat Story)(Children's Review)(Book Review): An article from: Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal
Corey Coates Manufacturer: Canadian Ethnic Studies Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008EEYSW Release Date: 2005-07-31 |
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This digital document is an article from Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal, published by Canadian Ethnic Studies Association on March 22, 2003. The length of the article is 1680 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Runners mark anniversary of Longboat win.(tom longboat): An article from: Wind Speaker
Laura Suthers Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000V8SNQO Release Date: 2007-08-18 |
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This digital document is an article from Wind Speaker, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1461 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Tom Longboat awards presented.(Sports)(2003 Tom Longboat Award winners Delby Powless and Deanna Sullivan)(top Native athletes at 31st annual Canadian Sports Awards): An article from: Wind Speaker
Sam Laskaris Manufacturer: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B00082KOZQ Release Date: 2005-07-31 |
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This digital document is an article from Wind Speaker, published by Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1076 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Tom Longboat: athlete continues to inspire.(Footprints): An article from: Wind Speaker
Cheryl Petten Manufacturer: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008IS5Z6 Release Date: 2005-07-31 |
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This digital document is an article from Wind Speaker, published by Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) on January 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1371 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Books:
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