Invisible Giants: The Empires of Cleveland's Van Sweringen Brothers by Harwood, Herbert H., Jr., ISBN 0253341639
Invisible Giants is the Horatio Alger-esque tale of a pair of reclusive Cleveland brothers, Oris Paxton and Mantis James Van Sweringen, who rose from poverty to become two of the most powerful men in America. They controlled the country's largest railroad system -- a network of track reaching from the Atlantic to Salt Lake City and from Ontario to the Gulf of Mexico. On the eve of the Great Depression they were close to controlling the country's first coast-to-coast rail system -- a goal that still eludes us. They created the model upper-class suburb of Shaker Heights, Ohio, with its unique rapid transit access. They built Cleveland's landmark Terminal Tower and its innovative "city within a city" complex. Indisputably, they created modern Cleveland.
Yet beyond a small, closely knit circle, the bachelor Van Sweringen brothers were enigmas. Their actions were aggressive, creative, and bold, but their manner was modest, mild, and retiring. Dismissed by many as mere shoe-string financial manipulators, they created enduring works, which remain strong today. The Van Sweringen story begins in early-20th-century Cleveland suburban real estate and reaches its zenith in the heady late 1920s, amid the turmoil of national transportation power politics and unprecedented empire-building. As the Great Depression destroyed many of their fellow financiers, the "Vans" survived through imaginative stubbornness -- until tragedy ended their careers almost simultaneously. Invisible Giants is the first comprehensive biography of these two remarkable if mysterious men.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion DVD PC
Oblivion is the quintessential role-playing game for the next generation and another leap forward in gaming. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. Oblivion is the latest chapter in the epic and highly successful Elder Scrolls saga and utilizes the latest PC and next-generation video game hardware to fully immerse you into the experience. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges.
STORY: After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, the throne of Tamriel lies empty. With the Empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land-laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness, you must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.
KEY FEATURES:
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England in 1819: The Politics of Literary Culture and the Case of Romantic Historicism by James Chandler, ISBN 0226101088
In 1819, writers Keats, Shelley, and Wordsworth produced their most acclaimed work, and the craze for Walter Scott's historical novels reached a zenith. Here James Chandler shows how literature engaged the volatile politics of the day and became, in effect, history writing itself. To demonstrate his point, Chandler offers a series of cases of his own built around key texts from the era. Photos.
England in 1819: The Politics of Literary Culture and the Case of Romantic Historicism by James Chandler, ISBN 0226101088
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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories: #671
In "Zenith," Donald and cat-faced felon Woimly Filcher struggle to beat one another to the top of a mountain. But fighting against them is an unlikely third party... Baron Itzy Bitzy, the infamous whistling flea! Next, in part two of Floyd Gottfredson's classic "Love Trouble" the rivalry between Mickey and "Montmorency Rodent" takes a new twist with the arrival of a new flame for Mickey: Millicent Van Gilt-Mouse! In "Heat Wave Wolf," Li'l Wolf invents an extra-potent sheep dip for Brer Bear, but Big Bad Wolf is also scheming to take a bath in the solution. Then "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" in a brand-new classic starring Daisy's nieces, the much-requested April, May and June! Bucky Bug goes "Way Out West" to help his rich aunt battle desperados. Finally, Donald and Scrooge reach their "Final Refuel" in the exciting climax of our Formula One mini-series.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories: #671
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The Best in Tent Camping: Oregon: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos
From rocky coastlines to sagebrush deserts, camping in Oregon has never been better. The Best in Tent Camping: Oregon is a guidebook for tent campers who like quiet, scenic, and serene campsites. It's the perfect resource if you blanch at the thought of pitching a tent on a concrete slab, trying to sleep through the blare of another camper's boom box, or waking up to find your tent surrounded by a convoy of RVs.
Inside you will find:
Detailed campground locator and layout maps
Key information such as fees, restrictions, and dates of operation
Ratings for beauty, privacy, quiet, security, spaciousness, and cleanliness.
If you subscribe to the opinion that televisions, Japanese lanterns, and electric guitars are not essential camping equipment, The Best in Tent Camping: Oregon should be your constant companion.
The Best in Tent Camping: Oregon: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos
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Basic Drafting Using Pencil Sketches and Autocad
Basic Drafting Using Pencil Sketches and AutoCAD . covers drawing fundamentals for creating both sketches and AutoCAD drawings. The AutoCAD commands presented are keyboard commands, which allow the text to be used with multiple versions of AutoCAD, including AutoCAD . 2002. Basic Drafting Using Pencil Sketches and AutoCAD . is an updated version of Learning Basic Drafting Using Pencil Sketches and AutoCAD . and includes the following features to help users learn, practice, and master...
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