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1) Agora
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Agora is professional reading journal for History teachers. Each issue provides perspectives on a particular theme, from curriculum-focused content to pedagogical practice, along with teaching strategies, classroom activities and educational resources addressing the broader History curriculum.
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2009
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In a society based on trade, where everything can be bought and sold, the future rests on the secrets of a single document--and the lives of two children whose destiny it is to discover its secrets. In this spellbinding novel, newcomer David Whitley has imagined a nation at a crossroads: misshaped by materialism and facing a choice about its future. He has brought to life two children who will test the nation's values, and crafted a captivating adventure...
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Self-made millionaire Michael Masterson becomes your personal mentor, drawing upon his own experiences and those of experts in the fields of investing, real estate, and business to offer you a complete program for achieving financial independence in record time. Organized around proven wealth-creating principles, he will show you how to quickly master the powerful money-making skills that will transform you into a dynamic, automatic wealth-builder,...
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"On more than one occasion," said the captain, "input from the esteemed members of the Agora Society has aided our investigations. Furthermore, in at least one case, the Agora's contribution led directly to the apprehension of a murderer." "Hear, hear!" Shouted Otto, the decidedly least reserved member of our little group. The rest of us clapped politely and softly lest we further fanned the flames of dear Otto's enthusiasm. "However, with your permission,...
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"There it was again. A moment, a flash, something indescribable and so quickly discarded that one would feel obliged to disbelieve one's own eyes had it not become inescapable by multiple repetition in my presence." Murder and intrigue abound. At the center of it all appears a mysterious sheik and his cursed ruby. - In the style of Arthur Conan Doyle, Clay Boutwell brings back the Agora Society and its premiere scholar, Carl Brooke.
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An art critic is brutally murdered and the subject of his last review is suspected. Did the artist do it or was it one of the family members-all of whom had motive and opportunity? Join Carl Brooke and Captain Barnwell as they uncover the clues and weed through the red herrings to discover the surprising identity of the murderer.
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Reeling from the horrific pain of the loss of Anne, his wife, Carl Brooke must face his ultimate nemesis, Thomas Drake. Did Drake play a hand in Anne's death? Can Carl stop Drake before he harms his daughter, Mary?
Join Carl Brooke and Captain Barnwell on their final adventure together.
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The loveliest creature on earth ... a dark secret ... and the felled crabapple tree.
An anonymous telegram introduces Carl Brooke to both his future wife and her conflicted brother. Long buried secrets from the Civil War threaten to come to the forefront with the discovery of a deliberately cut tree. As he tugs at the loose threads, Carl discovers the presence of a mysterious one-legged man and the possible reemergence of his nemesis, Thomas Drake....
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Kidnapped! An honorable man has gone missing and his wife is not in the least helpful. The sheriff dithers and every day brings death closer to reality.
It is late 1865. After hostilities cease, the Agora Society, led by the indomitable Carl Brooke, sends a group to aid the reconstruction of Wilmington Port in North Carolina and to encourage its sister society, the Nec Temere.
Unknown to the volunteers, a heinous crime has been committed, creating...
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A string of thefts ends in a grisly murder. Certain evidence leads Captain Barnwell to suspect a former thief, Rutherford Nordlinger as the culprit. Carl Brooke becomes personally involved as Nordlinger's guilt is questioned. - In the style of Arthur Conan Doyle, Clay Boutwell brings back the Agora Society and its premiere scholar, Carl Brooke.
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A hidden identity. A mysterious priest. An oath left unfulfilled. Edison, the most proper member of the Agora Society, hides a past he thought was long buried. The sudden appearance of a strange priest, however, reveals secrets that demand Edison honor an oath made long ago. With news of the imminent arrival of assassins, can the members of the Agora Society and Captain Barnwell discover the truth in time to save a friend?
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A woman enters the Boston Police Department, presenting to Sergeant Sully a bloodied knife and a confession she had committed murder. The body was indeed discovered where she said it would be and the knife was confirmed to be the murder weapon. Only one problem with her story: She could not have done it.
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Barbarians of Wealth examines the forces or specifically the select groups of people who directly impact the economy of the U.S and ultimately the prosperity of the American people. It shows how the decisions these people make severely cripple the prosperity of the masses. Author Sandy Franks draws direct comparison of these groups to the Barbarians of The Dark Ages. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe was invaded many times over by various...
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Dice Have No Memory: Observations on Money Moving Around the World is a collection of his best writings along with new material that gives context to his columns and what changes have occurred since. It is a rousing look at Bill Bonner's literary economic perspective, global market analysis, and contrarian investment ideas. In short, this book shows you how to live well even in uncertain times. Over the years, Bonner has taken an honest look at the...
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In order to survive and thrive in today's financial markets, you must seriously consider the use of options in your investment endeavors. Options allow you to reap the same benefits as an outright stock or commodity trade, but with less risk and less money on the line. The truth is, you can achieve everything with options that you would with stocks or commodities at less cost while gaining a much higher percentage return on your invested dollars....
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It’s no secret. The U.S. economy is in crisis mode and with it are our savings, our retirement and quite possibly our estates and hard earned legacy. Panicking is not the answer. If you have money to invest or protect, today, more than ever before, you need a clear game plan. In this environment, investors need solid information about ways to recession-proof their retirement and investment portfolios. The Insured Portfolio offers that guidance....
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A comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs from one of the most successful business creators in recent years, The Reluctant Entrepreneur: Turning Dreams into Profits addresses the fears and misconceptions that many people have about starting their own businesses, walking prospective owners through the necessary decisions they need to make before even putting a business plan in place or talking with a bank. Presenting solid, reliable strategies based...
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Despite the growing interest in emerging markets, investors are often missing key opportunities because they either have incorrect information about a country across the globe or don't know what questions to be asking about a particular region. For example, Thailand has had 17 different governments over the past 63 years but in fact, the author believes the country is thriving financially and should be seen as an investment opportunity. The book will...
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The gap between the developed world and the emerging market has been shrinking and will continue to do so. Hence, the so called gap between the so-called developed West and the other markets in terms of technology, economic size, financial development, incomes is much smaller than in the past. While some people fear this reality, the author feels that it is a positive trend and these new sizeable markets will create extraordinary new opportunities...
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Alexander Green has spent 16 years working on Wall Street and has continued his career as a very successful investment professional. Along the way, however, he has adopted a unique philosophy that he has taught others about his spiritual approach to financial planning. Here, he walks readers through choices they can make to lead a more satisfying professional and personal life, accumulating wealth if they choose to, but also making choices that are...
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