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What Happened at Vatican II
John W., S. J. O'Malley
$19.76

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During four years in session, Vatican Council II held television audiences rapt with its elegant, magnificently choreographed public ceremonies, while its debates generated front-page news on a near-weekly basis. By virtually any assessment, it was the most important religious event of the twentieth century, with repercussions that reached far beyond the Catholic church. Remarkably enough, this is the first book, solidly based on official documentation, to give a brief, readable account of the council from the moment Pope John XXIII announced it on January 25, 1959, until its conclusion on December 8, 1965; and to locate the issues that emerge in this narrative in their contexts, large and small, historical and theological, thereby providing keys for grasping what the council hoped to accomplish.

What Happened at Vatican II captures the drama of the council, depicting the colorful characters involved and their clashes with one another. The book also offers a new set of interpretive categories for understanding the council’s dynamics—categories that move beyond the tired “progressive” and “conservative” labels. As we approach the fiftieth anniversary of the calling of the council, this work reveals in a new way the spirit of Vatican II. A reliable, even-handed introduction to the council, the book is a critical resource for understanding the Catholic church today, including the pontificate of Benedict XVI.

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Fable II Signature Series Guide
BradyGames
$12.91

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Good or Evil?

Answer the Call! Change the World!

Jump into a world where decisions have repercussions and your choices change the world. Save the innocents or kill them? Deliver the expensive weapon or keep it for yourself? These things matter and your choices will reshape the future of Albion!

Albion Atlas

Towns, Tombs, Caves, and Countrysides: Albion is filled with plenty of places for a Hero to relax, cavort, fight, and thrive, but there’s more to living than combat. Each town has its own economy and real estate. Complete listings of available Jobs and Pub Games in the region.

Every Hidden Item

Discover all the Gargoyles, Dig Spots, Dive Spots, Demon Doors, and Chests! They’re all clearly marked in the Atlas!

Complete Quest Guide

All Quests: An abundance of quests awaits your Hero’s attention and they’re all covered in detail. The strategy provided offers the best tips and tricks to finish every quest to your satisfaction and even indicates when a quest may not of interest to your Hero.

Good vs. Evil

Fable II allows you to choose your own path through the world. Our walkthrough provides a complete breakdown explaining the ramifications of your choices and how to follow the course you’ve selected.

Exclusive Foldout

More than a normal poster, this provides a complete list of all the Achievements that Fable II has to offer and how to get them. This isn’t just some listing! Strategy is provided for every Achievement!

And Much More!

• “Happily Ever After” Diary
• Item and Weapon Lists
• Developer Tips
• Expert Boss Strategy

Platform: Xbox 360

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Fable II Limited Edition Guide (Bradygames Limited Edition Guides)
BradyGames
$19.75

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The Ultimate Collectible - Two Books Inside!

Exclusive Art Book

Gorgeous concept art combined with commentary straight from the Lionhead artists provides a unique behind-the-scenes perspective about the inspirations, direction, and choices that brought Fable II to life.

Signature Series Strategy Guide - Four Collectible Covers!

Each Signature Series guide comes with one of four outrageous covers straight from the world of Albion!

Strategy Guide Includes:

ALBION ATLAS! Detailed data sections reveal Spotlight Homes and Businesses, Collectibles, Jobs, Pub Games, and More!

COMPLETE QUEST GUIDE! Full strategy on completing the game and finishing Every Quest!

GOOD VS. EVIL! Detailed morality tables indicate how each quest result will affect your Hero!

EVERY SECRET! Gargoyles, Chests, Silver Keys, Dig Spots, Dive Spots, and Demon Doors!

EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE-SIDED FOLDOUT! Complete Xbox 360 Achievement Listing with strategies and tips.

LOADS OF EXTRAS! “Happily Ever After” Diary, Item and Weapon Lists, Developer Tips, Expert Boss Strategy, and Much More

Platform: Xbox 360

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Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began
Art Spiegelman
$7.85

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MAUS was the first half of the tale of survival of the author's parents, charting their desperate progress from prewar Poland Auschwitz. Here is the continuation, in which the father survives the camp and is at last reunited with his wife.

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Cobra II: The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq
Bernard E. Trainor
$7.99

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Written by the chief military correspondent of the New York Times and a prominent retired Marine general, this is the definitive account of the invasion of Iraq.

A stunning work of investigative journalism, Cobra II describes in riveting detail how the American rush to Baghdad provided the opportunity for the virulent insurgency that followed. As Gordon and Trainor show, the brutal aftermath was not inevitable and was a surprise to the generals on both sides. Based on access to unseen documents and exclusive interviews with the men and women at the heart of the war, Cobra II provides firsthand accounts of the fighting on the ground and the high-level planning behind the scenes. Now with a new afterword that addresses what transpired after the fateful events of the summer of 2003, this is a peerless re-creation and analysis of the central event of our times.

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The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Hammerstein II
$40.59

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From every “beautiful mornin’” to “some enchanted evening,” the songs of Oscar Hammerstein II are part of our daily lives, his words part of our national fabric.

Born into a theatrical dynasty headed by his grandfather and namesake, Oscar Hammerstein II breathed new life into the moribund art form of operetta by writing lyrics and libretti for such classics as Rose-Marie (music by Rudolf Friml), The Desert Song (Sigmund Romberg), The New Moon (Romberg) and Song of the Flame (George Gershwin). Hammerstein and Jerome Kern wrote eight musicals together, including Sweet Adeline, Music in the Air, and their masterpiece, Show Boat. The vibrant Carmen Jones was Hammerstein’s all-black adaptation of the tragic opera by Georges Bizet.

In 1943, Hammerstein, pioneer in the field of operetta, joined forces with Richard Rodgers, who had for the previous twenty-five years taken great strides in the field of musical comedy with his longtime writing partner, Lorenz Hart. The first Rodgers and Hammerstein work, Oklahoma!, merged the two styles into a completely new genre—the musical play—and simultaneously launched the most successful partnership in American musical theater. Over the next seventeen years, Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote eight more Broadway musicals: Carousel, Allegro, South Pacific, The King and I, Me and Juliet, Pipe Dream, Flower Drum Song, and The Sound of Music. They also wrote a movie musical (State Fair) and one for television (Cinderella). Collectively their works have earned dozens of awards, including Pulitzers, Tonys, Oscars, Grammys, and Emmys.

Throughout his career, Hammerstein created works of lyrical beauty and universal feeling, and he continually strove—sometimes against fashion—to seek out the good and beautiful in the world. “I know the world is filled with troubles and many injustices,” he once said. “But reality is as beautiful as it is ugly . . . I just couldn’t write anything without hope in it.”

All of his lyrics are here—850, more than a quarter published for the first time—in this sixth book in the indispensable Complete Lyrics series that has also brought us the lyrics of Cole Porter, Lorenz Hart, Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Frank Loesser. From the young scribe’s earliest attempts to the old master’s final lyric—“Edelweiss”—we can see, read, and, yes, sing the words of a theatrical and lyrical genius.

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American Foreign Policy Since World War II
John W. Spanier
$40.46

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Despite its status as the world's lone superpower, the United States confronts a variety of serious challenges in the world today: ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, nuclear tensions involving Iran and North Korea, and strained American relations with allies in the European Union and the United Nations. In updating their book, authors Hook and Spanier find that these new developments are in keeping with the overarching theme of their classic text--that there is an American "style" of foreign policy imbued with a distinct sense of national exceptionalism. Through a thorough understanding of the United States' past actions, students can then fully grasp the functions and frequent dysfunctions of the nation's foreign-policy process.

Providing a lively and concise review of the conduct of American foreign policy since World War II, early chapters are strengthened by new historical findings, while recent developments since 9/11 receive thorough treatment and analysis. A stand-alone chapter on the Iraq War provides essential historical context as well as a detailed assessment of recent events across the Middle East. The book's presentation and usefulness are enhanced by new tables and figures, updated photos and maps, and annotated web resources.

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This I Believe II: More Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women
Dan Gediman
$11.13

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CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching
Diane E. Kern
$13.79

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Your guide to a higher score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching Tests



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Introduction
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* Sample tests with answers and explanations for each of the 4 PLT tests: Early Childhood, Grades K-6, Grades 5-9, and Grades 7-12


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Please Understand Me II: Temperament, Character, Intelligence
David Keirsey
$10.81

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