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The Argentine Job

The Argentine Job

Michael Penhallow

“Kind of a tall order recently,” shrugs Ambrose. A waiter arrives with some drinks and all discussions halt. Susan offers a cigar to Ambrose. He nods and she offers a light. “You're telling me,” says Ambrose, “Mr. Al Fayed hasn't closed the store ...
The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce: In Motley and Others

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce: In Motley and Others

Ambrose Bierce

Volume 12 of the "Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce" (title: "In Motley: Kings of Beasts; Two Admissions; and Miscellaneous") is a facsimile reprint of the 250-copy limited edition of 1912.
Ghost and Horror Stories

Ghost and Horror Stories

Ambrose Bierce

Twenty-four grotesque horror tales written by Ambrose Bierce, the nineteenth-century journalist known for his cynicism
Ambrose of Milan: Political Letters and Speeches

Ambrose of Milan: Political Letters and Speeches

Saint Ambrose (Bishop of Milan)

This volume will be of value to students and scholars of the history of the Church and the Roman Empire in late antiquity, and to anyone interested in the passage from pagan antiquity to the Christian Middle Ages.
Jerome of Stridon: His Life, Writings and Legacy

Jerome of Stridon: His Life, Writings and Legacy

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David G. Hunter Jerome's disdain for Bishop Ambrose of Milan has long been a matter for comment. Ever since Rufinus of Aquileia pointed out Jerome's abusive (albeit anonymous) allusions to Ambrose,1 attentive observers have discerned ...
The Complete Short Stories of Ambrose Bierce

The Complete Short Stories of Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce

Treasury of ninety-three short works includes horror stories, realistic narratives of war, and tall tales of the old West
Journeys of Women in Science and Engineering: No Universal ...

Journeys of Women in Science and Engineering: No Universal ...

Susan A. Ambrose

Offers biographies of eighty-eight research scientists in a variety of fields, including women in public service and in industry, Nobel Prize winners, and professors, with each subject's views on work and discrimination.
How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for ...

How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for ...

Susan A. Ambrose

Praise for How Learning Works "How Learning Works is the perfect title for this excellent book.
Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning: A Resource for More ...

Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning: A Resource for More ...

James R. Davis

... Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses (San Francisco: JosseyBass, 2003); Susan A. Ambrose, Michael W. Bridges, Michele DiPietro, Marsha C. Lovett, and Marie K. Norman, How ...
Journeys of Women in Science and Engineering: No Universal ...

Journeys of Women in Science and Engineering: No Universal ...

Susan A. Ambrose

This book questions this stereotype and the assumption that the practitioners of science and engineering have a uniform look and follow one particular path through life. The scientists and engineers featured in this book are all women.
Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning ...

Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning ...

Edward D. Hess

6. Ibid., 101–102. 7. Susan A. Ambrose, Michael W. Bridges, Michele DiPietro, Marsha C. Lovett, and Marie K. Norman, How Learning Works: Seven Research- Based Principles for Smart Teaching (San Francisco, CA: Wiley, 2010); ...
Design Genius: The Ways and Workings of Creative Thinkers

Design Genius: The Ways and Workings of Creative Thinkers

Gavin Ambrose

Tanner Christensen on. Miha Artnak is an artist, designer and graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana, he is the co-founder of the creative group ZEK . Gavin Ambrose: I've always admired your work, both for ...
ACCOUNTS AND PAPERS, THIRTEEN VOLUMES

ACCOUNTS AND PAPERS, THIRTEEN VOLUMES

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William Stoker. John M'Laine. January 1 825 : Ambrose Leet. John M'Laine. George Wharton. David M'Cleery. January 1 826 Ambrose Leet. George Wharton . David M'Cleery. William Stoker. January 1827 : Ambrose Leet. George Wharton.
Susan Carter, the Orphan Girl, etc

Susan Carter, the Orphan Girl, etc

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... in their places; and Susan Carter is coming, and Mary Andrews, and Susan Bell and—but I can't recollect all the names; perhaps you are one P And, as she said this, she looked her earnestly in the face, saying, 'Why, you are Susan Carter , ...
Marriages of Loudoun County, Virginia, 1757-1853

Marriages of Loudoun County, Virginia, 1757-1853

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Easton, James & Laura Ambrose, dau. of Robert Ambrose, bm. James McNeally attests groom's age, bm. 15 Aug. 1848. m. 17 Aug. 1848. Gover. Shel . Eaton, David J. & Mary J. (E.) Dailey. William Dailey attests ages, bm. 18 July 1832. m.
Ike's Spies: Eisenhower and the Espionage Establishment

Ike's Spies: Eisenhower and the Espionage Establishment

Stephen E. Ambrose

Eisenhower and the Espionage Establishment Stephen E. Ambrose, Richard H. Immerman ... (Richard H. Immerman). . (Princeton University). . Letter to Immerman, October 29, 1979. Braden, Spruille (Richard H. Immerman). Bradley, General ...
THE SUSAN SMITH MURDER TRIAL: WHY SUSAN, WHY?

THE SUSAN SMITH MURDER TRIAL: WHY SUSAN, WHY?

Ronald Williams Sr.

said if Susan Smith hadn't told the sheriff she drowned her two kids, some manin oraround South Carolina would have gone to jail behind Susan Smith's lie. Thejuror also saidthe way them two little babies were sitting in theback seatof that car, ...
One Day at a Time: A Memoir

One Day at a Time: A Memoir

Susan Lewis

In 1960s Bristol, Susan's family was like any other with its joys and frustrations, and fierce loyalties. Then tragedy struck and left a legacy that was to last a lifetime. Susan was only nine when her mother died.
Susan Hefuna: xcultural codes

Susan Hefuna: xcultural codes

Susan Hefuna

Susan Hefuna's Egyptian-German heritage has led her to explore the respective cultures' characteristics and oppositions.
Dance While You Can

Dance While You Can

Susan Lewis

Praise for Susan Lewis 'Guaranteed to set the pulses racing' Daily Mail 'A multi-faceted tearjerker' heat 'Susan Lewis strikes gold again ... gripping' Options
Darkest Longings

Darkest Longings

Susan Lewis

Praise for Susan Lewis 'Mystery and romance par excellence' Sun 'Spellbinding - you just keep turning the pages, with the atmosphere growing more and more intense as the story leads to its dramatic climax' Daily Mail 'Susan Lewis strikes ...

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