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 Flowers in the Blood: The Story of Opium 
 Author: Jeff Goldberg Flowers in the Blood: The Story of Opium Skyhorse Publishing 2014 Format: pdf/epub Size: 15 Mb Language: English Opium has played a dramatic and varied role in human history, inspiring religious veneration, scientific exploration, the bitterest rancor, and the most fanciful ecstasy. Now, authors Jeff Goldberg and Dean Latimer have provided a complete, insightful history of opium. Flowers in the Blood lifts the veil of mystery that has surrounded opium down through the ages. Inside, discover: • Why a three-thousand-year-old statue of a Greek goddess was crowned with poppies • The formulas for Hippocrates’s ancient opium remedies • Why the Islamic councils of the wise vilified hashish but venerated opium • Why there was no opium problem in nineteenth-century England and America despite unprecedented and unrestricted consumption of opiates • What really provoked the Opium Wars in China • Why John Jacob Astor quit the opium trade • The unique role played by Chinese opium in the birth of the American labor movement Along the way, the authors provide details of the addictions of S. T. Coleridge, Thomas De Quincey, and other literary opium-eaters of the nineteenth century, as well as chronicling the progress of antidrug laws and the ongoing search for an addiction cure. Originally published in 1981, this edition of Flowers in the Blood has been updated with a new preface by Goldberg. At times disconcerting—raising serious questions about attitudes and approaches toward powerful drugs and their control—Flowers in the Blood is an essential addition to the literature of opium, and a wide-awake look at the stuff that dreams (and nightmares) are made of.
Unmaking Imperial Russia: Mykhailo Hrushevsky and the Writing of Ukrainian History
 Unmaking Imperial Russia: Mykhailo Hrushevsky and the Writing of Ukrainian History Author: Serhii Plokhy University of Toronto Press 2005 Pages: 621 Format: PDF Size: 35 Mb Language: English From the eighteenth century until its collapse in 1917, Imperial Russia – as distinct from Muscovite Russia before it and Soviet Russia after it – officially held that the Russian nation consisted of three branches: Great Russian, Little Russian (Ukrainian), and White Russian (Belarusian). After the 1917 revolution, this view was discredited by many leading scholars, politicians, and cultural figures, but none were more intimately involved in the dismantling of the old imperial identity and its historical narrative than the eminent Ukrainian historian Mykhailo Hrushevsky (1866–1934).
A Guide to the Regiments and Corps of the British Army on the Regular Establishment
 Author: J. M. Brereton A Guide to the Regiments and Corps of the British Army on the Regular Establishment Bodley Head 1985 Format: PDF Pages: 288 Size: 58 Mb Language: English A guide to the regiments and corps of the British Army
Bolszewicy i samuraje. Walka dyplomatyczna i zbrojna o rosyjski Daleki Wschód (1917 - 1925)
 Author:Wojciech Materski Bolszewicy i samuraje. Walka dyplomatyczna i zbrojna o rosyjski Daleki Wschód (1917 - 1925) Warszawa : PWN 1990 Format: pdf Size: 78.92 MB Language: Polish Wypadki rozgrywające się na rosyjskim Dalekim Wschodzie w latach 1917- 1925 wpływały nie tylko na sprawy wewnątrz-rosyjskie i stosunki Rosji Radzieckiej (ZSRR) z państwami angażującymi się w zbrojną interwencję. Odcisnęły swoje piętno na konferencjach międzynarodowych tych lat — paryskiej (1919), genueńskiej (1922), haskiej (1922), lozańskiej (1922- 1923), a przede wszystkim waszyngtońskiej (1922) — wpłynęły też na bieg spraw wewnętrznych w Czechosłowacji, Chinach i Japonii, w mniejszym stopniu w Stanach Zjednoczonych, Wielkiej Brytami, Francji, Włoszch, Kanadzie, Jugosławii, Rumunii, a także w Polsce.
Pictorial History of Ships
 Author: J. H. Martin Pictorial History of Ships Octopus Books 1977 Format: PDF Pages: 200 Language: English Size: 56.8 MB Recounts the development and uses of galleons, steamboats, clipper ships, ironclads, aircraft carriers, nuclear powered warships, and modern liners.
Philip's Atlas of World History.
 Author: ред. Patrick K.O'Brien Philip's Atlas of World History. Institute of Historical Research,London 2007 г. Format: PDF Size: 53 mb
Sinbad the Sailor
 Author: Phil Masters Sinbad the Sailor (Myths and Legends) Osprey Publishing 2014 Format: epub, pdf Size: 26.6 Mb, 10.6 Mb Language: English Sinbad the Sailor presents a retelling of the stories of the most famous adventurer from One Thousand and One Arabian Nights, with added information covering the history of the stories and the age in which they are set. Stories say that in the age of the Caliph Haroun al-Rashid, in the port city of Basra, there lived a wealthy man named Sinbad the Sailor. Sinbad had great tales to tell, of the seven voyages on which he acquired his fortune, of the strangeness and terror he encountered along the way, of huge monsters and strange people, and of storms at sea and lands beyond the horizon.
World History Atlas - Patterns of Interaction
 World History, Grades 9-12 Patterns of Interaction: Mcdougal Littell World History Patterns of Interaction Mcdougal Littell Author: Holt Mcdougal 2007 Pages: 1376 Format: PDF Size: 137 mb Language: English World History: Patterns of Interaction combines a highly visual approach with primary sources to help all students understand world history and make global connections. Support for All Learners High-interest, engaging visuals, interactive technology, differentiated instruction, and customized test preparation help make history accessible to all students. Many resources help all students and every learning style: Inner-column notes and questions Graphics combining visual and verbal information Assessment questions based on critical thinking strategies Visual summaries A Focus on Critical Thinking Primary sources are integrated into the narrative and are supported by document-based questions to help students develop and improve their critical thinking skills. The Primary Source Handbook provides additional resources to explore important documents in world history. Section and chapter assessment are designed to build and assess the development of studentsâ?™ critical thinking skills. An Emphasis on the Big Picture Students connect to the events and ideas of the past by understanding key concepts, themes, and patterns of interaction found throughout history. In addition to other features found throughout the text every unit culminates in a special section that compares and contrasts patterns of development in different civilization. Unit 1: Beginnings of Civilization Unit 2: New Directions in Government and Society Unit 3: An Age of Exchange and Encounter Unit 4: Connecting Hemispheres Unit 5: Absolutism to Revolution Unit 6: Industrialism and the Race for Empire Unit 7: The World at War Unit 8: Perspectives on the Present
Masters of the Word: How Media Shaped History
 Author: William J. Bernstein Masters of the Word: How Media Shaped History Atlantic Books 2014 Format: epub/pdf Size: 15 Mb Language: English In his new book, William J. Bernstein, the celebrated author of A Splendid Exchange, chronicles the history of media, starting with the origin of writing thousands of years ago in Mesopotamia. The revolutionary tool gave rise to the world’s ancient empires. And when Phoenician traders took their alphabet to Greece, literacy’s first boom led to the birth of drama and democracy. But it’s not just new communication technologies that have changed the world—it’s access to them. Vernacular bibles gave rise to religious dissent, but it was only when the combination of cheaper paper and Gutenberg’s printing press drove down the cost of books by 97 percent that the fuse of Reformation was lit. The Industrial Revolution allowed information to move faster and farther than ever before, though it concentrated power in the hands of those who ran radio and TV stations, large newspapers, and then, totalitarian governments. With the twenty-first century boom of the mobile Internet, control of media has again spread, and the world is both more connected and freer than ever before. An utterly captivating, enlightening book, Masters of the Word will change the way you look at technology, human history, and power.
The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites
 Author: Libby O'Connell The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites Sourcebooks 2014 Format: PDF Size: 36.9 Mb Language: English From the chief historian at HISTORY comes a rich chronicle of the evolution of American cuisine and culture, from before Columbus's arrival to today. Did you know that the first graham crackers were designed to reduce sexual desire? Or that Americans have tried fad diets for almost two hundred years? Why do we say things like "buck" for a dollar and "living high on the hog"? How have economics, technology, and social movements changed our tastes? Uncover these and other fascinating aspects of American food traditions in The American Plate. Dr. Libby H. O'Connell takes readers on a mouth-watering journey through America's culinary evolution into the vibrant array of foods we savor today. In 100 tantalizing bites, ranging from blueberries and bagels to peanut butter, hard cider, and Cracker Jack, O'Connell reveals the astonishing ways that cultures and individuals have shaped our national diet and continue to influence how we cook and eat. Peppered throughout with recipes, photos, and tidbits on dozens of foods, from the surprising origins of Hershey Bars to the strange delicacies our ancestors enjoyed, such as roast turtle and grilled beaver tail. Inspiring and intensely satisfying, The American Plate shows how we can use the tastes of our shared past to transform our future.
The Rоutledge Handbook of The Peoples and Places of Ancient Western Asia
 The Rоutledge Handbook of The Peoples and Places of Ancient Western Asia Author: Trevor Bryce Rоutledge 2009 Pages: 944 Format: PDF Size: 36 mb ISBN: 0415394856 Language: English This 500,000 word reference work provides the most comprehensive general treatment available of the peoples and places of the regions commonly referred to as the ancient Near and Middle East – extending from the Aegean coast of Turkey in the west to the Indus river in the east. It contains some 1,500 entries on the kingdoms, countries, cities, and population groups of Anatolia, Cyprus, Syria-Palestine, Mesopotamia, and Iran and parts of Central Asia, from the Early Bronze Age to the end of the Persian empire.
Combat Command. The American Aircraft Carriers in the Pacific War
 Author: Frederick C Sherman Combat Command. The American Aircraft Carriers in the Pacific War Bantam Books, Inc. 1982 Format: PDF Pages: 408 Language: English Size: 47.3 MB Combat Command covers the entire epic story of the Pacific Campaign: the savage sea battles, the grand strategies, the tragic blunders, and the tremendous sacrifice and individual heroism of our men at war.
Uniforms of the Armed Forces of Eastern European Countries
 Author: Defense Intelligence Agency Uniforms of the Armed Forces of Eastern European Countries U.S. Government Printing Office 1991 Format: PDF Pages: 164 Size: 119 Mb Language: English This book presents the uniforms, rank insignia, and badges of the former Warsaw Pact countries, plus Yugoslavia. At this time East Germany had already been re-united with West Germany, and is not included. Ground forces, air forces, and navies are covered, for all orders of dress. Each country's chapter includes a foldout chart of ranks matched to the U.S. equivalents.
The Cambridge World History of Human Disease
 The Cambridge World History of Human Disease Author: composite authors Cambridge University Press 1993 Pages: 1201 Language: English Format: pdf Size: 68.75 Mb Combining recent medical discoveries with historical and geographical scholarship, The Cambridge World History of Human Disease traces the concept of disease throughout history and in each major world region. It offers the history and geography of each significant human disease--both historical and contemporary--from AIDS to yellow fever, and touches on the variety of approaches that different medical traditions have used to fight disease. Accessible to laypeople and specialists alike, The Cambridge World History of Human Disease offers an extraordinary glimpse of what is known about human health as the twenty-first century begins.
All About History. Historic Leaders
 All About History. Book of Historic Leaders Author: Jon White (Editor) Imagine Publishing Ltd 2014 ISBN 978-1909758650 Format: True PDF Size: 51.8 Mb Language: English For better or worse, individuals throughout history have changed the world. Leaving lasting legacies that are still remembered to this day, whether it was down to blind ambition, a divine belief, or dedication to a cause, certain men and women have cemented their place in history books. Some built vast empires as they looked to conquer the world, others fought for freedom and equality, while others united nations and implemented ideas and beliefs that are still lived by today. From Caesar and Cleopatra to Lincoln and JFK, from Genghis Khan and Joan of Arc to Napoleon and Henry VIII, this book takes an in-depth look at some of the world’s most iconic leaders, and what they did to carve their place in history.
Historical dictionary of Georgia
 Author: Alexander Mikaberidze Historical dictionary of Georgia The Scarecrow Press, Inc. Historical dictionaries of Europe № 50 2007 ISBN: 978-0-8108-5580-9, 0-8108-5580-1 Pages: 774 Format: pdf Size: 22,7 mb Language: English Quality: excellent
Los Mosquito de Reconocimiento Fotografico de la II Guerra Mundial
 Author: Martin Bowman Los Mosquito de Reconocimiento Fotografico de la II Guerra Mundial Ediciones del Prado Aviones en Combate: Ases y Leyendas №36 ISBN: 8483724278 2000 Format: PDF Pages: 65 Size: 25 Mb Language: Spanish Este libro se centra en los modelos de reconocimiento fotogratico de la mara villa de madera de De Havilland. EI excepcional rendimiento del Mosquito y su capacidad para escapar de la interceptacion de los cazas enemigos Ie convirtieron en la opcion ideal para la por aquel entonces embrionaria fuerza de reconocimiento fotogratico.
Cruisers
 Author: Antony Preston Cruisers Bison Books, Ltd. 1989 Format: PDF Pages: 68 Language: English Size: 61.6 MB A very useful backgrounder book for further research into the "other" unglamourous major surface combatant. A cold look at the pure economies of warship design and the many tradeoffs. Well illustrated.
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