In July 1863 New York City experienced widespread rioting unparalleled in the history of the nation. Here for the first time is a scholarly analysis of the Draft Riots, dealing with motives and with the reasons for the recurring civil disorders in nineteenth-century New York: the appalling living conditions, the corruption of the civic government, and the geographical and economic factors that led up to the social upheaval.

Asodo Hatch and Lupus Lon Oliver are the top cadets at the Combat College — fierce rivals and the two best hopes for the Stormforce of the Nexus. Only one of them can graduate as instructor, and their final examination will pit them against each other in a contest where hesitation means losing everything.Praise for The Worshippers and the Way“This is the book where Cook presses the big red button on his worldbuilding... The Worship...

In "Art in England: Notes and Studies," Dutton Cook presents a compelling exploration of the artistic landscape of 19th-century England, interweaving critical essays and personal reflections. The book showcases Cook's keen observations on the evolution of art, from the Pre-Raphaelite movement to the social implications of contemporary works of art. His prose is characterized by a blend of accessible language and critical insight, positioning it within the broader dialogues of both art crit...

Thirty-five of the world's most acclaimed chefs invite you into their home kitchens with this lushly illustrated volume that includes personal recipes.Leading chefs such as Hugh Acheson, Alice Waters, Dan Barber, and others have become famous for the sumptuous creations they offer at their legendary restaurants. But what happens when the chef whites come off and they head home? With exclusive photographs and interviews, authors Carrie Solomon and Adrian Moore provid...

Enjoy fresh and delicious Japanese meals with the ease of cooking in your own kitchen!Few home cooks prepare the dishes typically served in restaurants and nowhere is that truer than in Japan. Fortunately, Japanese Homestyle Cooking introduces Western taste buds to the flavorful, delicious, and easy-to-prepare foods that Japanese home cooks make every day for family and friends.Readers will delight in this easy-to-follow Japanese cookbook's step-by...

Fame, le populaire "celebrity comics magazine" américain en version française ! Chaque Fame est dédié à une personnalité du monde du spectacle, et retrace sa carrière et ses moments forts à travers une Bd biographique ou une bio-fiction. Revivez les débuts de carrière de Taylor Swift, découvrez le parcours de la championne de karaoké devenue petite princesse de la country et chanteuse pop dans les pages de Fame !

This book is essentially a guide to personal growth, a simple way of bringing together many topics that ultimately lead to the same goal, to enjoy life to the fullest.To do this, as the title says with a bit of irony, there is no recipe or list of steps to follow, you just have to understand some concepts that seem very obvious but that sometimes we lose sight of.It is told with a series of stories with which it is very easy to identify and with a sense of humor that is ver...

Millions of fans, numerous Grammys, and a load of good press-- Taylor Swift's meteoric rise has given her the sweet taste of fame at a very young age. Her fans love her, radio and television adore her, and young men everywhere wish they could date her. Join us for a look at her life, from the very beginning all the way through today.

Enjoy fresh and delicious Japanese meals with the ease of cooking in your own kitchen!Few home cooks prepare the dishes typically served in restaurants, and nowhere is that more true than in Japan. Fortunately, Japanese Homestyle Cooking introduces Western taste buds to the flavorful, delicious, and easy-to-prepare foods that Japanese home cooks make every day for family and friends.Readers will delight in this easy-to-follow Japanese cookbook's st...

Millions of fans, numerous Grammys, and a load of good press, Taylor Swift’s meteoric rise has given her the sweet taste of fame at a very young age. Her fans love her, radio and television adore her, and young men everywhere wish they could date her. Join us for a look at her life, from the very beginning all the way through today. This special graphic novel edition has a bunch of extras.

Conan O'Brien: The man, the myth, the legend, nay, he's no myth. He's just legend. A giant in both the comedy fields and real life, Conan O'Brien has been working longer than most of his fans have been alive. He has red hair, nay, strawberry locks, and he's an extraordinary dancer. Wait, this is supposed to be a solicitation text for a comic? Um, buy this comic or else! Conan might do something drastic like shave his beard, and I don't think the world can deal with him clean-shaven anymore...

If you're from Hull you're either black and white or red and white. No ifs, no buts. Judas is the story of Paul Cooke, a gifted rugby league player who enjoyed glory at Hull FC on the west side of the city's rugby league divide—but caused outrage when he walked out of the club to join bitter rivals Hull Kingston Rovers. Magical on the pitch, Cooke was often in trouble off it. Growing up he loved Hull Kingston Rovers, but joined rivals Hull FC. His career flourished, but in 2007, C...