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A major literary event: Mencken’s dazzling autobiography, with 200 pages of his own never-before-published commentary and photos. In 1936, at the age of fifty-five, H. L. Mencken published a reminisce
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"This book is the most judicious and most evenhanded systhesis of the rich historiography concerning the partition of Africa from the perspective of European imperial historians." Jan Vansina, John D.
The 95th Bomb Group achieved fame as the first unit to strike Berlin in a daylight raid and as the only combat group in Europe to win three Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations for courage and da
Group Work With Populations at Risk, Third Edition is a fundamental resource for practitioners in health and mental health settings and a comprehensive guidebook of group work skills. Geared toward st
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Violence is a growing problem in American society, and hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about yet another heart-wrenching episode of mass violence. Such events, unfortunately, are only the most
Violence is a growing problem in American society, and hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about yet another heart-wrenching episode of mass violence. Such events, unfortunately, are only the most
An insider's look into the making of the television program includes character profiles, episode analyses, cast and crew interviews, special effects secrets, and details on how the show fits into Marv
After relentless persecution and a near-fatal Sentinel attack, the Uncanny X-Men and their mutant revolution are going on the offensive! Their target? The international spy organization S.H.I.E.L.D.!
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Deadpool comes face-to face with Agent Phil Coulson and declares war on S.H.I.E.L.D., while the peacekeeping agency discovers that someone has been betraying them.
Season One revealed the intricate pieces of the latest saga in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now learn new secrets of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in this keepsake volume. In the wake of S.H.I.E.L
Revolution is over. The war has begun. Cyclops and his Uncanny X-Men are tired of the hunt. After another near-fatal Sentinel attack, they take the fight to S.H.I.E.L.D. Maria Hill claims she doesn't
Drawing on a wide array of sources to document cultural influences from Africa, the author vividly describes the emergence of an independent church tradition among African Americans. L.H. Whelchel de
This book is not a list or an overview of various theories of ethics. Nor is it a didactic manual for specific teaching units on moral education aimed at some group based on age or a particular theme
Our aging societies have become increasingly digitalized, leading to concerns that older adults (those age 65 and older) will be disenfranchised by the grey digital divide. However, those familiar wit
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This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World series covers the vast forest that cover much of North America and similar regions. The volume covers the three major types of temperate for
During the years 1880 to 1940, the glory days of the American circus, a third to a half of the cast members were women--a large group of very visible American workers whose story needs telling. This b
The instant New York Times bestseller interpreting the controversial long-lost gospel The recently unearthed Gospel of Judas is a source of fascination for biblical scholars and lay Christians alike.
Includes a brief history of American journalism and discusses the duties of a journalist, styles of writing, the parts of a newspaper, newspaper and yearbook design, photography, and careers in journa
After FDR promised Americans a “new deal” in 1932, he came through with a new Works Progress Administration (WPA), which would employ a large group of skilled and unskilled workers, among them artists
A resource for student journalists covers the duties of a journalist, styles of writing, the parts of a newspaper, newspaper and yearbook design, photography, and careers in journalism.
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In August of 1946, General Leslie Groves, Chief of the Manhattan Project, ordered 60 young officers to Sandia, New Mexico. In a project so wrapped in secrecy that few know of it even a half-century la
Hackers get a bad rap. Businesses, industries, and even society as a whole covet their skills, yet they are often misunderstood and frequently despised. Is their vilification justified? This is the fi
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Primary source documents are valuable learning resources preferred by many teachers because they give students the chance to decipher and interpret the history themselves. Africa and the West present
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This 4-volume, competency-based series integrates real-life skills with essential language, vocabulary, and cultural information. Individual, small group, and whole class exercises emphasize natural l
Sanzo (educational foundations and leadership, Old Dominion U.) et al. bring together education and educational leadership specialists from the US, who describe lessons learned from school leadership
