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Author: Terry Crawford-Browne Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa ISBN: 1415202508 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 266
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"The clerk of the court called all rise as judge Blignaut swept in dressed in his black gown. He sat down, and moments later we rose again as he swept out, having pronounced the verdict. 'The clerk handed [my lawyer] a copy of the judgment. I received my own copy by e-mail that afternoon. [My lawyer] commented that it was being awarded against me in an issue brought in the public interest.' The issue was the South African arms deal scandal. The costs were almost a million rand. The plaintiff was Terry Crawford-Browne. As the scandal around the arms deal gathered force during the late 1990s, Crawford-Browne launched a campaign against an armaments acquisition programme that has locked South Africa into twenty years of debt repayment. With no discernible foreign enemy, he asked, why did we need such sophisticated weaponry: The answer was simple: in any arms deal the commisions are huge. With considerable courage, the man who acted for Archbishop Desmond Tutu during the banking sanctions campaign of the 1980s has taken on the post-apartheid government for its betrayal of the struggle against apartheid. In a poignant, telling account he describes the ANC's slide from moral high ground of the sanctions campaign to the corrupted lowlands where weapons of war are traded.
Author: Philippe Costamagna Publisher: New Vessel Press ISBN: 1939931703 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 229
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“Lifting the veil on the shadowy world of art insiders, Costamagna delivers an entertaining reflection on the dealers, devotees, and decision makers.” —Town & Country Magazine It’s a rare and secret profession, comprising a few dozen people around the world equipped with a mysterious mixture of knowledge and innate sensibility. Summoned to Swiss bank vaults, Fifth Avenue apartments and Tokyo storerooms, they are entrusted by collectors, dealers and museums to decide if a coveted picture is real or fake and to determine if it was painted by Leonardo da Vinci or Raphael. The Eye brings to light the rarified world of connoisseurs devoted to the authentication and discovery of Old Master art works. This is an art adventure story and a memoir all in one, written by a leading expert on the Renaissance whose métier is a high-stakes detective game involving massive amounts of money and frenetic activity in the service of the art market and scholarship alike. It’s also an eloquent argument for the enduring value of visual creativity, told with passion, brilliance and surprising candor. “[A] rollicking and erudite tour of the art world . . . Costamagna’s candor and well-earned hubris make for an entertaining foray into the high-stakes art world.” —Publishers Weekly “As thrilling as a police novel.” —La Croix “An insider’s look at the dramatic world of attributing and dating art . . . This art world Sherlock Holmes travels the globe . . . Delightful.” —Introspective Magazine “One comes away feeling somewhat re-sensitized to beauty and somewhat nostalgic for an era when museums weren’t the selfie-stick madhouses they are today.” —The Washington Post
Author: Michael Konik Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0743281721 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 346
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A riveting inside look at the lucrative world of professional high-stakes sports betting by a journalist who lived a secret life as a key operative in the world's most successful sports gambling ring. When journalist Michael Konik landed an interview with Rick "Big Daddy" Matthews, the largest bet he'd placed on a sporting event was $200. Konik, an expert blackjack and poker player, was no stranger to Vegas. But Matthews was in a different league: the man was rumored to be the world's smartest sports bettor, the mastermind behind "the Brain Trust," a shadowy group of gamblers known for their expertise in beating the Vegas line. Konik had heard the word on the street -- that Matthews was a snake, a conniver who would do anything to gain an edge. But he was also brilliant, cunning, and charming. And when he asked Konik if he'd like to "make a little money" during the football season, the writer found himself seduced . . . So began Michael Konik's wild ride as an operative of the elite Brain Trust. In The Smart Money, Konik takes readers behind the veil of secrecy shrouding the most successful sports betting operation in America, bypassing the myths and the rumors, going all the way to its innermost sanctum. He reveals how they -- and he -- got rich by beating the Vegas lines and, ultimately, the multimillion-dollar offshore betting circuit. He details the excesses and the betrayals, the horse-trading and the paranoia, that are the perks and perils of a lifestyle in which staking inordinate sums of money on the outcome of a single event -- sometimes as much as $1 million on a football game -- is a normal part of doing business.
Author: Frank Joseph Goes Publisher: JP Medical Ltd ISBN: 9350902745 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 526
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The Eye in History is a comprehensive manual describing the structure and function of the eye, ocular disorders and their treatment. Beginning with an introduction to anatomy and discussion on different disorders, the authors also review eye diseases of famous historical people and perception differences between men and women. The final sections discuss eye surgery and future technologies including the bionic eye, nanotechnology and gene therapy. Edited by Frank Joseph Goes of the Goes Eye Centre in Belgium, this multi-authored book has contributions from specialists throughout Europe, as well as the USA. 830 full colour images and illustrations assist comprehension. Key points Comprehensive guide to structure and function of the eye, ocular disorders and treatment Includes sections on eye diseases of famous historical people, the art of painting and perception Discusses future technologies including bionic eye, nanotechnology and gene therapy Edited by Frank Joseph Goes of Goes Eye Centre, Belgium, with contributions from authors across Europe and the USA Features 830 full colour images and illustrations
Author: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR) ISBN: 1429959827 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 44
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Jenny Sue's eyes are not the same as other people's eyes. Her right eye looks in one direction, while her left eye sometimes wanders. Jenny Sue has a travelin', lazy eye. Although it makes her different, it also helps her see the world in a special way. Here is a charming story about one very inspiring little girl who overcomes her disability and offers inspiration to others. My Travelin' Eye is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Author: Dr. Seuss Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0553536311 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 24
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A classic Big Bright and Early Board Book by Dr. Seuss, now in a larger trim size! This super-simple, super-sturdy board book edition of The Eye Book—Dr. Seuss’s hilarious ode to eyes—gives little ones a whole new appreciation for all the wonderful things to be seen! With charming illustrations by Joe Mathieu and a new bigger size trim, this abridged version of the original Bright and Early Book is perfect for babies and toddlers.
Author: C.A. Mccall Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 1685707718 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 152
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Kingdom Vision is a book that covers many desires of God the Father's Heart for mankind and concerning what the church should presently be doing. God is waiting for this present church age to manifest His kingdom on the earth, according to the Lord's Prayer. This is the Will of God! This book is most definitely a direct revelation to God's people from His throne room. It informs God's people that God's church is not a building hidden within four walls. It reveals how religious spirits have kept God's church confused and out of order. It instructs remnant believers how to unify and be the church on earth. It explains an end-time plan on how individual believers, ministers, and ministries can (come together) with "walls down." It also reveals how all saints of God are true ministers and how they can know their callings and vocations. God wants His people activated into His plan in communities. This will be outside of church buildings to win the lost at all costs! This book informs the church how it can (rise up together) in divine service for mankind. It will be a mighty army that (joins together) through what God refers to as The Technique of Unification. There can be no walls to answer this call! The Holy Spirit will lead humble, surrendered hearts and minds in this unification assignment. This united force of believers will usher in God's Glory and Latter Rain!
Author: Amy Z. Matino Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1456766619 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 98
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Eye Was There is created specifically for any person who is considering having an eye surgically removed or is coping with the loss of an eye. It is also created for that persons caretakers, family members and friends. There are limited sources of information, outside of a doctors office, from which a patient can learn about what to expect before, during, and after the surgery to remove an eye. The doctor or the doctors staff might not have the time to handle the variety of questions that are commonly asked. Many of the questions arise after the patient has left the doctors office. Eye Was There is intended to serve as a source of information regarding the preoperative, surgical and postoperative options surrounding the loss of an eye. It explains the most common surgical procedures performed to remove an eye and the potential complications that can occur after surgery. It details some of the medical conditions leading up to the removal of an eye. It describes the emotional and psychological steps that are experienced when dealing with the loss of an eye. It contains historic and current information on the manufacturing and fabrication of artificial eyes and orbital prostheses. It provides instruction and advice regarding the care and handling of the artificial eyes and orbital prostheses that are worn after surgery. The book is meant to give a positive perspective of dealing with life after the loss of an eye.
Author: Terry Crawford-Browne
Author: Philippe Costamagna
Author: Michael Konik
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Author: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Author: Dr. Seuss
Author: C.A. Mccall
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