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A fascinating and insightful examination of the life and times of the victorious Civil War general who became a controversial American president. In U. S. Grant and the American Military Tradition, Pu

At the time of his death, Ulysses S. Grant was the most famous person in America, considered by most citizens to be equal in stature to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Yet today his monuments a

At a time when America's dominance abroad was being tested like never before, Taming American Power provided for the first time a "rigorous critique of current U.S. strategy" (Washington Post Book Wor

The recommended textbook for Transforming America is The American Promise: A History of the United States, Fourth Edition, Volume II, by James L. Roark, Michael P. Johnson, Patricia Cline Cohen, Sara

Semonche (history, U. of North Carolina) explores the ways that concerns about sex have led to censorship in various areas of American popular culture. Included is both government censorship and that

As one of the oldest scientific institutions in the United States, the US Naval Observatory has a rich and colourful history. This volume is, first and foremost, a story of the relations between space, time and navigation, from the rise of the chronometer in the United States to the Global Positioning System of satellites, for which the Naval Observatory provides the time to a billionth of a second per day. It is a story of the history of technology, in the form of telescopes, lenses, detectors, calculators, clocks and computers over 170 years. It describes how one scientific institution under government and military patronage has contributed, through all the vagaries of history, to almost two centuries of unparalleled progress in astronomy. Sky and Ocean Joined will appeal to historians of science, technology, scientific institutions and American science, as well as astronomers, meteorologists and physicists.

As one of the oldest scientific institutions in the United States, the US Naval Observatory has a rich and colourful history. This volume is, first and foremost, a story of the relations between space, time and navigation, from the rise of the chronometer in the United States to the Global Positioning System of satellites, for which the Naval Observatory provides the time to a billionth of a second per day. It is a story of the history of technology, in the form of telescopes, lenses, detectors, calculators, clocks and computers over 170 years. It describes how one scientific institution under government and military patronage has contributed, through all the vagaries of history, to almost two centuries of unparalleled progress in astronomy. Sky and Ocean Joined will appeal to historians of science, technology, scientific institutions and American science, as well as astronomers, meteorologists and physicists.

In this balanced and thought-provoking study, Russell Crandall examines the American decision to intervene militarily in three key episodes in American foreign policy; the Dominican Republic, Grenada,

Contributions by:Marleen S. Barr, Shiloh Carroll, Sarah Gray, Elyce Rae Helford, Michael R. Howard II, Ewan Kirkland, Nicola Mann, Megan McDonough, Alex Naylor, Rhonda Nicol, Joan Ormrod, J. Richard S

"American Tantalus argues that modern US fictions often grow preoccupied by tantalisation. This keyword might seem commonplace; thesauruses, certainly, often lump it in with tease and torment in their

The Routledge Companion to Asian American Media offers readers a comprehensive examination of the way that Asian Americans have engaged with media, from the long history of Asian American actors and s

This book presents findings from the most comprehensive and representative study ever done of the demographic and educational backgrounds, working conditions, and professional and ethical values of U

Discover humanity's connection with the cosmic forces of nature through Native American legends. The soothing imagery and spiritual symbols on the cards will bring you to a new understanding of our place in the cycle of life.

The book By Stealth and Deception reveals the clandestine movement to form a North American Union similar to the European Union, also done secretly without the oversight of parliaments or the vote of

The book By Stealth and Deception reveals the clandestine movement to form a North American Union similar to the European Union, also done secretly without the oversight of parliaments or the vote of

Deck features historic portraits, biographical information, and military accomplishments of 13 Generals

A comprehensive history of American intelligence, espionage, and covert activities studies an often overlooked aspect of American history from the Revolution to the present

Nineteenth-century American naval seaman Peter Wake goes on what was supposed to be a simple mission to Indochina, but turns into a month long odyssey where Wake must deal with pirates, gangsters, and

Stephen Krasner's assumption of a distinction between state and society is the root of his argument for the superiority of a statist interpretation of American foreign policy. Here he challenges the t

Card game teaches fats about the Boston MAssacre, Continental Congress, PAul Revere's ride and other important events of the American Revolution.

Lon Safko, author of the bestselling book The Social Media Bible, reveals the next step to successful marketing in today's digital world with FUSE! Fusion Media Marketing. Where most businesses view s

The iconic co-member of the famous comedy team offers insight into his life behind his pop-culture persona, describing his experiences as the son of a high-ranking Hispanic-American police officer in