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Porsche: The Road Cars by Laurence Meredith, ISBN 076031005X

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This wide-ranging pictorial history celebrates the race-bred heritage, the innovative engineering, and the imaginative designs that have distinguished Porsche's superlative sports cars over the last half-century. Particular attention is given to the fact that the differences between road and race editions have never been absolute, as witnessed by the fact that owners of some competition 911s still enjoy their cars on both the street and track. Archival photographs -- including production line images -- are accompanied by modern photos of restored cars at speed and at rest.

Religion and American Culture by Jerrold E. Marsden, ISBN 0155055321

RELIGION AND AMERICAN CULTURE focuses on the relationship of religion to the social and cultural dynamics of American history. Because most survey texts provide only brief coverage of this topic, Marsden's narrative is designed to explore the role of religion in American culture. Religion and American Culture by Jerrold E. Marsden, ISBN 0155055321
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Cambridge History of Later Medieval Philosophy: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to The... by Norman Kretzman, ISBN 0521369339

This is a history of the great age of scholastism from Abelard to the rejection of Aristotelianism in the Renaissance, combining the highest standards of medieval scholarship with a respect for the interests and insights of contemporary philosophers, particularly those working in the analytic tradition. The volume follows on chronologically from The Cambridge History of Later Greek and Early Medieval Philosophy, though it does not continue the histories of Greek and Islamic philosophy but concentrates on the Latin Christian West. Unlike other histories of medieval philosophy which divide the subject matter by individual thinkers and emphasise the parts of more historical and theological interest, this volume is organised by those topics in which recent philosophy has made the greatest progress. Cambridge History of Later Medieval Philosophy: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to The... by Norman Kretzman, ISBN 0521369339
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A Serious Person

Taking on (in equal measure) "American Idol, "Crossfire, Britney Spears, John Mayer and reality television, Outland delivers a clever, quick-witted romantic comedy. Songwriter Adam Bede enters a new televised contest to find the "best singer/songwriter in America" against pop princess Christie Squires and sensitive solo artist Sam Sparks (who has his sights set on Adam's boyfriend!). Intelligently combining heartfelt observations on human connections with outrageous scenarios and hilariously on-target dialogue has always been Outland's specialty. In "A Serious Person, he does it again brilliantly!

Orland Outland is the author of seven books, including the bestsellers "Different People and "Every Man For Himself. He lives in Reno, Nevada.

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Reading Rhetorical Theory by Barry Brummett, ISBN 015508304X

An anthology of original readings, Reading Rhetorical Theory uses selections from primary sources to track the history of thinking. Two features of this book enable it to stand apart from other texts on rhetorical theory. First, its unique mix of readings blends traditional authors such as Aristotle, Plato, and Kenneth Burke with popular modern authors such as Karlyn Kohrs Campbell. Second, the editorial introductions develop a consistent and unified perspective that allows for differing interpretations of rhetorical theory at the same time that it ties together the history of the subject. Reading Rhetorical Theory is appropriate in graduate or undergraduate courses that cover the history of rhetorical theory by using primary sources to track the history of thinking about human symbolic influence. Reading Rhetorical Theory by Barry Brummett, ISBN 015508304X
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France the Culture by Greg Nickles, ISBN 0865052433

Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about:

-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders

-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women

-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more

For the last 300 years, French culture has influenced the world from politics and art to fashion and cuisine. France the culture celebrates these and other important cultural aspects of France including religion,...

France the Culture by Greg Nickles, ISBN 0865052433

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Women of Pleasure Quarters: The Secret History of the Geisha by Lesley Downer, ISBN 0767904907

Ever since Westerners arrived in Japan, they have been intrigued by Japanese womanhood and, above all, by geisha. This fascination has spawned a wealth of extraordinary fictional creations, from Puccini's "Madame Butterfly to Arthur Golden's "Memoirs of a Geisha. But as denizens of a world defined by silence and mystery, real geisha are notoriously difficult to meet and even to find. As a result, their history has long been cloaked in secrecy.
Lesley Downer, an award-winning writer, Japanese scholar, and consummate storyteller, gained more access to this world than almost any other Westerner, and spent several months living in it. In "Women of the Pleasure Quarters, she weaves together intimate portraits of modern geisha with the romantic legends and colorful historical tales that shape their fascinating past. Contrary to popular opinion, geisha are not prostitutes but, literally, "arts people." Accomplished singers, dancers, and musicians, they are, above all, masters of the art of... Women of Pleasure Quarters: The Secret History of the Geisha by Lesley Downer, ISBN 0767904907
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Religion and American Culture by Jerrold E. Marsden, ISBN 0155055321

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Sesame Street and the Reform of Children's Television

In this engaging study Robert W. Morrow explores the origins and inner workings of CTW (the Children's Television Workshop), how the workshop in New York scripted and designed Sesame Street, and how the show became both a model for network television as well as a thorn in its side.

"An insightful look at American children's television.

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