Each book in this series contains a concise yet interesting record of a specific period in American history—always explaining the Catholic influence of religion, culture, and morality. Every private C
Each book in this Land of Our Lady series contains a concise yet interesting record of a specific period in American history—always explaining the Catholic influence of religion, culture, and morality
The unanticipated spike in international food prices in 2007-08 hit many developing countries hard. International prices for food and other agricultural products increased by more than 100 percent bet
A range of prominent Colombian academics and political commentators discuss the issues confronting the peace negotiations that began in Havana in November 2012 between the FARC and the Colombian gover
This carefully chosen selection of 14 classic works comes from the archives of Athlone Press, one of the most distinguished publishers of English criticism in the period 1950-2000. The volumes in t
In 1728 when he was 29 years old, John Bartram (1699–1777), a third generation Pennsylvania Quaker, bought a 102-acre site in the Philadelphia environs and started developing it into an arboretum that
The Construction of National Identity in Taiwan’s Media, 1896-2012 provides the most comprehensive analysis of the development of Taiwan’s media and the formation of national identity in Taiwan’s medi
The clues are hidden in the kidnapper’s words. Can the message be decoded in time?When Zoe, the five-year-daughter of a powerful Senator, is abducted, the FBI brings in Special Agent MacKenzie Graham,
In economic growth the largest differences between developed and developing economies are in innovation performances. Innovation is critical for growth, but it is increasingly important for addressing
The British, we are often told, are a cautious bunch, wary of the new and conservative in their tastes. Yet, British Architecture in the 21st Century has an almost unrivalled reputation around the wor
Babies and toddlers always love looking at pictures of animals - and they will find plenty of them in this boardbook, presented in bold, bright photographs! There are cats, dogs and rabbits, farmyard
Professionals in both fields provide epidemiological tools to behavioral scientists and behavioral context to epidemiologists in order to advance the field of public health. They focus on how the prin
One of the South's most beloved painters, Carroll Cloar (1913-1993) worked daily from 1959 until his death in his home on South Greer Street in Memphis, Tennessee. His studio was lined with newspapers
Teach your students to thrive both academically and in their personal lives in the 21st century. Understand the purpose and importance of digital literacy, and learn the value of digital, media, and g
This third edition of Gale Encyclopedia Of Multicultural America updates the essays in the second edition on specific minority and ethnic groups in the U.S., with an emphasis on culture (religions, ho
The unanticipated spike in international food prices in 2007-08 hit many developing countries hard. International prices for food and other agricultural products increased by more than 100 percent bet
This volume discusses general themes that have emerged in the analysis and interpretation of the results of excavations from 2000 to 2008, synthesizing the results of research described in other volum
Looks at how communication has evolved from the early nineteenth century to today, discussing changes in how people keep in touch, tell stories, and share knowledge.
Nutkin has stolen Old Brown's glasses, and the owl is not happy about it. In fact, angry Old Brown is in hot pursuit of Nutkin. This forgetful squirrel would happily return the glasses, but he can't r
In 1913 Julius Koettgen, a pacifist and a socialist, was drafted into the ranks of sapper battalion No. 30. He dutifully fought in the ranks of the Kaiser’s armies during 1914 and 1915 and saw action
What types of challenges and choices were faced by World War II soldiers? Find yourself in the midst of the action in The World War II Soldier Experience. Storm the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, face
There have been calls to revisit the experiences of TB screening campaigns that were widely applied in Europe and North America in the mid-20th century, as well as more recent experiences with TB scre
"For many household surveys in the United States, responses rates have been steadily declining for at least the past two decades. A similar decline in survey response can be observed in all wealthy co
"Innovations in the medical field save countless lives daily. In this fascinating title, a timeline of breakthrough medical inventions is explored through dynamic photographs and interesting fact boxe
Breach of contract is a hot topic in risk management, especially in the context of Public-Private Partnerships for large utility, infrastructure, or mineral resource exploitation projects around the w
How much would poor nations need to invest to eliminate poverty, get all children in school and provide adequate basic health care for all? Can they afford it? Financing Human Development in Africa, A
This is an up-dated version of the Gaelic Psalmody published by the then National Bible Society of Scotland in 1988. The Gaelic spelling and punctuation has been updated, and is now completely in acc
An accessible basic text written in today’s language for anyone guided by the Twelve Steps in their recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. For decades people from all over the world have
Written half in Dutch and half in English, this peer-reviewed journal contains seventeen articles on the history of art and culture in the Netherlands. Extensive pictures and examples are included alo
