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An examination of Dien Bien Phu and Eisenhower's decision not to become involved a decision which forced presidents to deal with Vietnam for the next 20 years. An interesting little book about a forgo

In the autumn of 1857, sustained runs on New York banks led to a panic atmosphere that affected the American economy for the next two years. In The Panic of 1857 and the Coming of the Civil War, James

The most significant factor in the career of Aaron “T-Bone” Walker was his ability to bridge the worlds of blues and jazz. The guitar artistry of this early exponent of urban blues was not only admire

Again available!This handy volume collects the best and most important writings of J.L. Moreno in one concise and accessible place. This unique collection explores Moreno's thought in developing psych

The Flush Times of Alabama and Mississippi, originally published in 1853, consists of twenty-six sketches and satires drawn from Joseph G. Baldwin’s experiences as an attorney on the turbulent Mississ

Poems by the contemporary Mexican author explore themes including time, nature, death, and history

Examines how viewpoints have changed on the history of the south and explains the reasons for a reinterpretation of Southern history

The author shares his impressions of 1968, examines the social and political movements of the time, and discusses Vietnam and the Presidential conventions

Confronted by the unceasing irrationality of life in Northern Ireland, Ann Elizabeth McGlone, a Catholic girl, decides to emigrate

Tells the stories of a Swedish research engineer in communist China, railroad travelers, intellectuals in exile, the power of love, and the private worlds of the mentally retarded

Tries to combine the biblical and scientific views of the universe's creation, and looks at how perception of the world has changed from biblical times to the present

Richard M. Weaver believed that “rhetoric at its truest seeks to perfect men by showing them better versions of themselves.” Language is Sermonic offers eight of Weaver’s best essays on the nature of

In much of the United States, immigrants from China banded together in self-enclosed communities, “Chinatowns,” in which they retained their language, culture, and social organization. In the South, h

In the untamed West, pioneers came to test their fortunes - and their wills. The Wyoming territory was a harsh, unforgiving land, with its own unwritten code of honor by which men lived and died. Into

Essays discuss religious life, Black American spirituals, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the nature of prayer. Bibiog

Analyzes the themes, structure, and symbolism of C.S. Lewis' retelling of the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche

Renato Beluche played many roles in the turbulent world of the nineteenth-century Caribbean. He was a merchant sea captain as well as a successful Privateer. He was Simon Bolivar's favorite admiral as

A collection of sonnets and other poems by William Shakespeare explores the nature of love

Traces the life of Lyndon Johnson and examines such contradictory actions as his use of politics to attain wealth for himself as well as social reforms for the poor

Because of the legendary exploits of Sir Francis Drake, most people have heard of the sixteenth-century conflicts between the English and the Spanish in the New World. Paul Hoffman looks behind the le

Examines the men of the Supreme Court, their rulings, and the historical factors that influenced and motivated their actions from 1920 to the present

Here is a book filled with the sights and sounds of a people steeped in a background of fine old traditions. It is a charming account of Swedish customs that goes beyond their democratic monarchy, the

A systematic authoritative classification of the many procedures used in different branches of medicine. Chapters cover procedures for medical diagnosis laboratory procedures preventive procedures sur

The miscellany of essays, notes, fragments, and jottings to which William Carlos Williams gave the title The Embodiment of Knowledge was found in manuscript after his death in the archive of his paper

H. D.’s (Hilda Doolittle, 1884-1961) late poems of search and longing represent the mature achievement of a poet who has come increasingly to be recognized as one of the most important of her generati

Past studies of medieval Portugal have focused on such specific themes as political or administrative history and voyages of discovery. Oliveira Marques, however, has captured the vast

For more than forty years William Dean Howells counted Mark Twain among his closest friends. Howells knew all the great men of American literature during the last half of the nineteenth century. In hi

The guide to spice up your sex life and increase your intimacy through the pleasure of massage and techniques for couples. All the tricks of pleasure. Turn your sex life up a notch and discover the ancient practice of tantric sex through Kama Sutra positions. Written thousands of years ago in India, the Kama Sutra has been translated from Sanskrit to be accessible to you to get more out of your sex life and feel ultimate intimacy with your partner. Feel more confident in the bedroom and closer to your partner knowing they are enjoying their time with you. With this guide, you will learn how to achieve ultimate pleasure for both you and your partner. You're going to have the best sex of your life...Guaranteed! With this guide on your nightstand, you will: Discover the history and method behind the ancient Kama Sutra to get in touch with your sexual desiresPerfect the practice of foreplay and get yourself and your partner ready for pleasureLearn the practice and benefits of tantric sex a

Ellen Glasgow considered Vein of Iron, published in 1935, to be her best work. "No novel has ever meant quite so much to me," she wrote a friend. The critics agreed; the book was favorably reviewed on