Randall Wilson

WINNER OF THE BARBARA AND DAVID ZALAZNICK BOOK PRIZEFinalist for the High Plains International Book AwardINSIDE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK: Discover the epic history of the first US national park in this historical adventure for fans of American history, the Wild West, and the hit showExplore how Yellowstone’s remote Western landscape became a symbol of our country—and an integral part of our understanding of the natural world.It has been called Wonderland, America’s Serengeti, the crown jewel of the National Park System, and America’s best idea. But how did this faraway landscape evolve into one of the most recognizable places in the world? As the birthplace of the national park system, Yellowstone witnessed the first-ever attempt to protect wildlife, to restore endangered species, and to develop a new industry centered on nature tourism.Yellowstone remains a national icon, one of the few entities capable of bridging ideological divides in the United States. Yet the park’s history is a

Having worked as an adviser with police forces in Iraq and Afghanistan (and elsewhere), the author describes the use of police intelligence for counterinsurgency to non-specialists. He discusses polic

A colorful pictorial book about the ferries of Sydney Harbour, both past and present. It includes more than 150 photos with informative captions, as well as art works by some of Australia’s most noted

This fully updated new edition of The Melbourne Tram Book is a colorful and compact tribute to Melbourne’s famous trams, one of the city’s most enduring symbols. This book is a unique record of more t

WINNER OF THE BARBARA AND DAVID ZALAZNICK BOOK PRIZEFinalist for the High Plains International Book AwardINSIDE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK: Discover the epic history of the first US national park in this historical adventure for fans of American history, the Wild West, and the hit showExplore how Yellowstone’s remote Western landscape became a symbol of our country—and an integral part of our understanding of the natural world.It has been called Wonderland, America’s Serengeti, the crown jewel of the National Park System, and America’s best idea. But how did this faraway landscape evolve into one of the most recognizable places in the world? As the birthplace of the national park system, Yellowstone witnessed the first-ever attempt to protect wildlife, to restore endangered species, and to develop a new industry centered on nature tourism.Yellowstone remains a national icon, one of the few entities capable of bridging ideological divides in the United States. Yet the park’s history is a

Worldy wisdom: The essential companion for our journey into the futureHuman beings are extraordinary creatures. Intelligent, agile, and curious, we have adapted and invented our way to becoming the mo

This book draws upon selected, revised and edited papers from a conference of rural geographers from the U.K., the U.S., and Canada, held at the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter. It focuses on rura

This book, the last work of an eminent political scientist, is an innovative study of persuasion in a landmark political event: the 1787-88 campaign to ratify the United States Constitution. William R

The sixteen essays in this volume, all previously unpublished, address the little considered question of the role played by religion in the American Civil War. The authors show that religion, understo