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Pergolesi in the Pentagon: Life at the Front Lines of the Cultural Cold War

Product Description: Drafted into the US Army in 1954, John S. Bowman was assigned to Frankfurt, Germany, where with other young Americans he produced a comic opera by the 18th-century Italian composer, Pergolesi. Its success led the Army's Special Services to sponsor their company's tour around US bases, and then to two more productions - Mozart's Bastien und Bastienne and Bach's Coffee Cantata--and also to US Information Agency-sponsored performances before German audiences...read more

By John S. Bowman

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9781499038767 | Xlibris Corp, July 2, 2014, cover price $29.99 | About this edition: Drafted into the US Army in 1954, John S.

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9781499038774 | Xlibris Corp, July 2, 2014, cover price $19.99

Civil War

Product Description: America's bloodiest war was fought, not against a foreign enemy, but family against family, brother against brother, North versus South. After five long years of battlefield carnage, the institution of slavery was finally abolished and the Union preserved...read more

By John S. Bowman (editor)

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9780816081905 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, November 1, 2010), cover price $45.00 | About this edition: America's bloodiest war was fought, not against a foreign enemy, but family against family, brother against brother, North versus South.

World War I

Discusses the circumstances that led to the United States becoming involved in World War I, profiles key figures, and describes major battles.

By Antoinette Bosco, Peter I. Bosco and John S. Bowman (editor)

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9780816049400 | Updated edition (Facts on File, March 1, 2003), cover price $35.00 | About this edition: Discusses the circumstances that led to the United States becoming involved in World War I, profiles key figures, and describes major battles.

Persian Gulf War

Product Description: The Persian Gulf War was the first war that the United States was officially involved in as a combatant after the Vietnam War. It was a war in which many new technological, strategic, political, and economic elements came together for the first time, making the war a particularly unique experience for American soldiers and those at home...read more

By John S. Bowman (editor)

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9780816081929 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, September 1, 2010), cover price $45.00 | About this edition: The Persian Gulf War was the first war that the United States was officially involved in as a combatant after the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War

Discusses the historical and political background, military strategies, and battles of the Vietnam War

By John S. Bowman (editor) and Maurice Isserman

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9780816023752 | Facts on File, February 1, 1992, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Discusses the historical and political background, military strategies, and battles of the Vietnam War

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9780816081875, titled "Vietnam War" | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, September 1, 2010), cover price $45.00 | also contains Vietnam War

U.S.-Mexican War

Product Description: Controversial and unpopular, the U.S.-Mexican War divided the country's loyalties more than any event at the time since the Revolution. But the realities of the time were powerfully shaped by the belief in the myth of "Manifest Destiny" that the United States was predestined to occupy the North American continent "from sea to shining sea" and so a war of conquest was launched...read more

By John S. Bowman (editor) and Bronwyn Mills

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9780816049325 | Updated edition (Facts on File, April 1, 2003), cover price $35.00 | About this edition: Chronicles the causes and events of the Mexican War, from Mexico's struggle for recognition as an independent country to the war's end in 1848.

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9780816081950 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, October 1, 2010), cover price $45.00 | About this edition: Controversial and unpopular, the U.

World War I

By John S. Bowman (editor) and Miriam Greenblatt

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9780816081882 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, September 1, 2010), cover price $45.00

Plains Indian Wars

Product Description: Greed, misunderstanding, and resentment characterized the relationship between early white settlers moving west and the Native American peoples of the Great Plains. As whites delved further into western territory, the U.S. government attempted to quell Native Americans' fears by signing treaties with various tribes, guaranteeing their rights and freedoms...read more

By John S. Bowman (editor)

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9780816081844 | 3 revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, September 1, 2010), cover price $45.00 | About this edition: Greed, misunderstanding, and resentment characterized the relationship between early white settlers moving west and the Native American peoples of the Great Plains.

Chronology of Wars

Presents a chronology of major wars in U.S. history, discussing why and how each war began, key battles, and the results of the war.

By John S. Bowman (editor)

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9780816049417 | Facts on File, March 1, 2003, cover price $35.00 | About this edition: Presents a chronology of major wars in U.

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9780816081936 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, December 1, 2010), cover price $45.00

Afghanistan War

By John S. Bowman (editor) and Rodney P. Carlisle

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9780816081196 | Chelsea House Pub, November 1, 2010, cover price $45.00

World War II

Discusses various aspects of World War II, including the effect of war on women and minorities, and Szilard and Einstein's encouragement of Roosevelt to make an atomic bomb.

By John S. Bowman (editor)

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9780816049387 | Updated edition (Facts on File, April 1, 2003), cover price $35.00 | About this edition: Discusses various aspects of World War II, including the effect of war on women and minorities, and Szilard and Einstein's encouragement of Roosevelt to make an atomic bomb.

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9780816081851 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, November 1, 2010), cover price $45.00

Exploring Space

Product Description: Offers coverage of human explorations into space - from 19th-century fantasy to 20th-century achievement and the future of space exploration in the 21st century - giving information about the current state of exploration in the final frontier.

By John S. Bowman (editor), Rodney P. Carlisle and Maurice Isserman (editor)

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9781604131888 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, December 1, 2009), cover price $35.00 | About this edition: Offers coverage of human explorations into space - from 19th-century fantasy to 20th-century achievement and the future of space exploration in the 21st century - giving information about the current state of exploration in the final frontier.

Exploring Space

By John S. Bowman (editor), Rodney P. Carlisle and Maurice Isserman (editor)

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9780816052653 | Facts on File, August 1, 2004, cover price $40.00

Exploring the Polar Regions

Begins with the three expeditions of John Franklin, England's most honored and respected Arctic explorer, and covers exploration and discovery of the Arctic and Antarctic regions through the present.

By Harry S. Anderson, John S. Bowman (editor) and Maurice Isserman (editor)

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9780816052592 | Facts on File, August 1, 2004, cover price $40.00 | About this edition: Begins with the three expeditions of John Franklin, England's most honored and respected Arctic explorer, and covers exploration and discovery of the Arctic and Antarctic regions through the present.

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9781604131901 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, November 1, 2009), cover price $35.00

Exploring North America, 1800-1900

Presents information, images, and maps relating to the exploration of North America, including chapters on the exploration of the Grand Canyon, California, and Alaska, as well as chapters on famous explorers.

By John S. Bowman (editor) and Maurice Isserman

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9780816052639 | Ill edition (Facts on File, February 1, 2005), cover price $40.00 | About this edition: Presents information, images, and maps relating to the exploration of North America, including chapters on the exploration of the Grand Canyon, California, and Alaska, as well as chapters on famous explorers.

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9781604131949 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, December 1, 2009), cover price $35.00 | also contains Exploring North America, 1800-1900

Opening Up North America, 1497-1800

Describes the history of voyages to the United States and Canada, including those of Alexander Mackenzie, John Cabot, Giovanni da Verrazano, Jacques Cartier, and David Thompson.

By Ken Albala, John S. Bowman (editor), Caroline Cox and Maurice Isserman (editor)

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9780816052615 | Ill edition (Facts on File, March 1, 2005), cover price $40.00 | About this edition: Describes the history of voyages to the United States and Canada, including those of Alexander Mackenzie, John Cabot, Giovanni da Verrazano, Jacques Cartier, and David Thompson.

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9781604131963 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, December 1, 2009), cover price $35.00

Exploring The Pacific

Product Description: Explains how explores of the Pacific region expanded geographical knowledge and contributed to human understanding by generating maps, charts, paintings, and reports. This book covers such explorers as Bartolomeu Dias, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Ferdinand Magellan, Alvaro de Mendana, and James Cook...read more

By John S. Bowman (editor), Maurice Isserman (editor) and Martha Vail

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9780816052585 | Ill edition (Facts on File, February 1, 2005), cover price $40.00 | About this edition: Presents information, images, and maps relating to the exploration of the Pacific, including chapters on the spice trade, whaling, and early Pacific navigation, as well as chapters on famous explorers.

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9781604131970 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, November 1, 2009), cover price $35.00 | About this edition: Explains how explores of the Pacific region expanded geographical knowledge and contributed to human understanding by generating maps, charts, paintings, and reports.

Discovery Of The Americas, 1492-1800

Describes the exploration of the Americas, including the discoveries of Christopher Columbus, Hernâan Cortez, Francisco Pizarro, Hernando de Soto, and Francisco Coronado.

By John S. Bowman (editor), Maurice Isserman (editor) and Tom Smith

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9780816052622 | Ill edition (Facts on File, February 1, 2005), cover price $40.00 | About this edition: Describes the exploration of the Americas, including the discoveries of Christopher Columbus, Hernâan Cortez, Francisco Pizarro, Hernando de Soto, and Francisco Coronado.

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9781604131956 | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, November 1, 2009), cover price $35.00

Exploration In The Age Of Empire 1750-1953

Discusses European exploration in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East from the second half of the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century.

By John S. Bowman (editor), Kevin Patrick Grant and Maurice Isserman (editor)

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9780816052608 | Facts on File, August 1, 2004, cover price $40.00 | About this edition: Discusses European exploration in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East from the second half of the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century.

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9781604131895, titled "Exploration in the Age of Empire, 1750-1953" | Revised edition (Chelsea House Pub, October 1, 2009), cover price $35.00

Frommer's Greek Islands

Product Description: If it's Ancient Greece you're interested in, our authors will guide you from the Acropolis to the islands (the geographical and spiritual center of the Cyclades). In the 21st century, they'll point you toward the best resorts, hotels, nightlife and shopping...read more

By John S. Bowman and Sherry Marker

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9781118096024 | 7 edition (Frommer, February 21, 2012), cover price $21.99 | About this edition: If it's Ancient Greece you're interested in, our authors will guide you from the Acropolis to the islands (the geographical and spiritual center of the Cyclades).

9780470165393 | 5th edition (Frommer, February 26, 2008), cover price $21.99 | About this edition: Detailed, objective reviews of hotels and restaurants to suit any budget are accompanied by up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and local activities; dozens of maps; and expert trip-planning advice, in this premier travel series.

9780764598326 | 4th edition (Frommer, January 31, 2006), cover price $21.99 | About this edition: Detailed, objective reviews of hotels and restaurants to suit any budget are accompanied by up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and local activities; dozens of maps; and expert trip-planning advice, in this premier travel series.

9780764524578 | 3rd edition (Frommer, November 1, 2003), cover price $21.99 | About this edition: Discusses the history and culture of Greece and recommends accommodations, restaurants, and attractions.

9780764562662 | 2 edition (Frommer, May 1, 2001), cover price $18.99 | About this edition: Discusses the history and culture of Greece and recommends accommodations, restaurants, and attractions.

Frommer's Greece

Detailed, objective reviews of hotels and restaurants to suit any budget are accompanied by up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and local activities; dozens of maps; and expert trip-planning advice, in this premier travel series.

By John S. Bowman and Sherry Marker

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9780764598319, titled "Frommer's Greece" | 5th edition (Frommer, November 8, 2005), cover price $21.99 | About this edition: Provides information on shopping, accommodations, restaurants, sights, events, and sports activities.

9780764524561, titled "Frommer's Greece" | 4th edition (Frommer, October 1, 2003), cover price $21.99 | About this edition: Provides information on shopping, accommodations, restaurants, sights, events, and sports activities.

9780764562679 | 3rd edition (Frommer, April 1, 2001), cover price $19.99 | About this edition: Provides information on shopping, accommodations, restaurants, sights, events, and sports activities.

9780028626086 | 2nd edition (Frommer, June 1, 1999), cover price $19.95 | also contains English Portrait Miniatures | About this edition: Provides information on shopping, accommodations, restaurants, sights, events, and sports activities

9780028609027 | Frommer, December 1, 1996, cover price $19.95 | also contains Best of John Axe | About this edition: Provides information on shopping, accommodations, restaurants, sights, events, and sports activities

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Discovery And Exploration Set

By John S. Bowman (editor) and Maurice Isserman (editor)

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9780816052554 | Facts on File, February 1, 2005, cover price $360.00

America at War Set

Product Description: "The America at War" set provides young adult readers with a clear understanding, in both words and pictures, of the violent clashes and confrontations that have played so large a role in shaping U.S. history. Each book in the set opens with a dramatic incident or event central to the conflict under discussion and goes on to present the war's major objectives and strategies, along with significant innovations in weaponry and tactics...read more

By John S. Bowman

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9780816061082 | Facts on File, November 1, 2004, cover price $385.00 | About this edition: "The America at War" set provides young adult readers with a clear understanding, in both words and pictures, of the violent clashes and confrontations that have played so large a role in shaping U.

Across America: The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Describes the formation of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery and their journey across the North American continent to the Pacific coast.

By John S. Bowman (editor) and Maurice Isserman

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9780816052561 | Facts on File, September 1, 2004, cover price $40.00 | About this edition: Describes the formation of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery and their journey across the North American continent to the Pacific coast.

Pictorial History of Baseball

Product Description: Book by Bowman, John S., Zoss, Joel

By John S. Bowman

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9781571457226 | Revised edition (Thunder Bay Pr, May 1, 2002), cover price $24.98 | About this edition: Book by Bowman, John S.

9780831706364 | Smithmark Pub, April 1, 1993, cover price $19.98 | About this edition: Filled with exquisite black-and-white photographs from throughout the history of the game, a magnificent pictorial history of baseball covers everything from the game's inception in 1845, through the Black Sox scandal, to Dwight Gooden.

9780831768720 | Gallery Books, August 1, 1987, cover price $19.98 | About this edition: Traces the history of professional baseball from its origins to the present, using anecdotes, statistics, and photographs

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