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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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One of the leading proponents of the Pop Art movement, Jasper Johns culled his source material from popular culture with a preoccupation for the enigmatic character of everyday objects, language and numeric systems. This modest volume reviews the artist's broad career via his works on paper and plastic, surveying 30 objects spanning the years 1955-2001, charting his interests, techniques and aesthetic evolution.Edited by Diana Murphy.~Essay by Mark Rosenthal.~Foreword by Louisa Stude Sarofim.Paperback, 9 x 11.75 in./80 pgs / 30 color 8 BW0 duotone 0 ~ Item D20074 ... Read more

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Taking up one of the basic issues raised by modern awareness of religious pluralism, John F. Kane examines and criticizes the idea that differing religions could be equally true. He focuses on Karl Jasper's analysis of the symbolic character of religious truth as one major example of a widely accepted way of explaining the possibility of a plurality of true religions. The inadequacies of Jasper's approach are seen as instructive for future efforts to wrestle with the problem of pluralism and truth. ... Read more

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Great Book
I'm not much of a collector of things like Elton fan friends that I know. But I like to collect books and photographs this book has been added to my collection. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The Challenge: Would your characters try to swindle a dragon out of his treasure? Perhaps try to steal the fastest spaceship in the galaxy? Or perhaps they after something even more sinister? The response: These stories of Thieves and Scoundrels are guaranteed to take hold of your imagination and ransom it back to you. ... Read more

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Oustanding
Fantastic variety of well written, interesting and jaw-dropping stories. I particularly liked the story by Marc Taylor. ... Read more

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It is the year 2000, and political parties in theU.S. are gearing up for the most important election in a quarter of acentury.Senator Cyrus, a right-wing politician, is making a bid forthe presidency, and he stands a good chance of winning.When apopular newman is gruesomely murdered at the Kentucky Derby, Senateaide John Scott suspects that the death may be connected to otherrecent terrorist attacks within the U.S.--and possibly to Cyrus'scampaign.Determined to prove his theories, John enlists the help ofAssistant District Attorney Kate Taulbee.Kate, a fiery lawyer withher own agenda, questions John's theories, but is determined to usethe case to advance her own career.Together they begin to untangle aweb of political ties between the Derby murder and an internationalplot to take over the White House and exploit the nation's naturalresources.The investigation leads John and Kate from Kentucky toMontana to Paris to Washington, D.C.--and ultimately into thearms of each other. ... Read more

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good weekend read
In the haze of the election fog, grab this book for a great weekend getaway.Well written, suspenseful, more than ordinary insight on Wash. DC

Sweet Poison of Misused Wine
"A rollercoaster ride of a mystery that only a Washington,D.C.insider could write." ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: Boston : L.F. Lawrence ... Read more

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Originally published in 1882.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Help Wanted: MAGISTRATE

Shift work; evening, weekend, and holiday hours required. Serves asjudicial officer at various police stations. Apply Room 102, AdultDetention Center.

That's an ad you don't see in the help wanted columns every day. Butthere it was, alphabetically between laborers and maids. A verycurious ad indeed.

John Jasper mulled it over for a while and reread the ad a few moretimes. He was intrigued, but he was also a little suspicious. In theback of his mind was the thought that there was a scam occurring inroom 102. Then again, it was the Adult Detention Center, so it had tobe legitimate, didn't it? There was only one sure way to find out. Sooff he went, seeking room 102.

Such moments change people's lives, and John Jasper's life was foreverchanged when he became a magistrate of the Commonwealth ofVirginia. He was taught the job the same way he had learned to swim insummer camp -- they threw him off the dock into deep water. But thistime, in addition to deep, it was also strange and mysterious water.

Along the way, he was told that everybody lies, and everybody knowsit.

The magistrate's job, he discovered, is to figure out what happened,not who's telling the truth. Since everybody's lying, nobody's tellingthe truth, so determining what actually happened is what's important.

Join John Jasper in a sometimes exasperating but unfailingly hilariousromp through Virginia's criminal justice system. You'll discover thefunniest (and sometimes saddest) "out takes" the magistrate's officehas to offer.

Here's a sampling of chapter titles: "He's Deaf, I'm Chinese", "'Y' isfor Asian", "Combat Boots and a Mini-skirt", "A Jerk, a Parakeet, andan Iranian", "A Rocket Scientist", "'Z' is for Allute", "DWI -- TooDrunk to Walk", and our personal favorite, "The Finger." ... Read more

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A mix of "COPS" and "Night Court."
A collection of anecdotes, told by a real magistrate in Virginia which is at times poignant, funny, and distressing.Oh, the trouble some people have just getting on in life!The author describes what he deals with dayin and day out, sharing his values and conclusions.I highly recommendthis book to anyone, as it is both entertaining and educational.Would beexcellent gift for high school or college students thinking about careersin social services or law.

Witty and humorous, yet painfully real. Great reading.
The author's self-effacing style brought a reality to the situations that made me feel like I was there experiencing the insanity, fumbling along with him in search of a valid assessment of impassioned criminalcomplaints. The quick pace, wit and humor kept my interest such that Ididn't put it down until I was done. The book gives a base working levelpicture of the front end of the criminal justice system in the Commonwealthof Virginia from the perspective of an individual (The Magistrate) who isinterviewing cops as well as suspects and witnesses hot from the"scene of the crime" before they have had time to reflect on andorganize their stories for their own benefit. It is a great study on thedevious side of human nature as it applies to suspects, witnesses andvictims weaving a tangled web to try to save their hides or punish theirenemies. It is a window inside a government bureaucracy as viewed candidlyby a bureaucrat that is still clinging to a conscience and a heart. Thisbook is stimulating, amusing, emotional yet easy reading. I can see it as abest seller when it is discovered.

G R E A TR E A D! ! !
I've already ordered them as Christmas gifts. Certainly one of the most interesting, and well written, paperbacks this year. Sure to be a best seller.

Want someone arrested?Go tell it to the magistrate!
Want someone arrested? But the police won't do it? In Virginia, you go to the County Magistrate (used be called Justices of the Peace) and tellyour story under oath. If you are the victim of a crime, and your sworntestimony doesn't veer too far from the truth, the magistrate will issue anarrest warrant and you will get your day in court. After 15 years as acounty magistrate, and after hearing thousands of stories, John Jasper hasdiscovered that no one tells 'the whole truth and nothing but the truth'.We all lie, some of us are damn liars, and it's his job to get behind thelies as quickly as possible and winnow the truth out of the strongemotional stew presented to him in the guise of testimony. Oh, and it'salso his job to issue search and arrest warrants requested by the police,interview drunken drivers and spouse beaters and drug dealers brought in bythe police to determine if they wait for trial in jail or on bail, and toalso try to solve heartbreaking problems brought to him by citizens whoreally need the advice of Solomon and the protection of Superman. You willread stories here, first told in the basement of the county jail, whichwill make you laugh, make you cry, make you angry, make you smile. Theywill also leave you, as they have left John Jasper, very wary of thejudicial process in the county, the state, and the USA. ... Read more