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Interesting way to learn about the American transportation in the USA.

First published in 1913, this classic text is an invaluable source book on the history and practice of magic and occultism. The contents include: Magic of the Magi, Magic in Ancient Greece, the Kabalah, Primitive Symbolism, Mysticism, Oracles, Magical Monuments, Magic and Christianity, Pagan Magic,...

This concise text, covers both classical and contemporary social thought. It traces the major schools of thought over the past 150 years as they appear and reappear in different chapters and looks at important new voices in social theory. The treatment of individual theories and theorists is balanced with the development of key themes and ideas about social life.

First published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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The rushing Nolichucky River cut deep gorges into Unicoi County�s landscape, and the railroad laid track for the town of Erwin�s future. Formed in 1875, Unicoi County�s 201 square miles border North Carolina, with nearly 50 percent of the land protected by the U.S. government. Known as �the Valley Beautiful,� this community comes alive through images of yesterday and today.

In the tradition of his bestselling CURTIN and CHIFLEY, David Day's exhaustive biography of one of our most fascinating prime ministers. Paul Keating was one of the most significant political figures of the late twentieth century, firstly as treasurer for eight years and then Prime Minister for five...

In The Many Facets of Leadership, more than 40 top leadership experts share their insights on every aspect of leadership in the 21st century. This book brings together new ideas and techniques for leading change, promoting learning and innovation, handling complexity and crisis, overcoming blind spots,...

Up-to-date advice on legal issues affecting anyone involved in general aviation Fully revised throughout, General Aviation Law, Third Edition, is an essential legal guide for those who work in aviation, including mechanics, pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation business owners. This practical reference...

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