Analyses the development of the concept of everyday heroism in Victorian Britain, exploring several case studies featuring acts of bravery by civilians.
"Scripture did not spring from the imaginations of ancient men, but holy men spoke and wrote as they were carried along by the Spirit of God" (2 Pet. 1:21). This simple handbook serves as a guide to h
Established in 1817 as a cannon foundry, the West Point Foundry at Cold Spring in the Hudson Highlands was one of the first major industrial sites in the United States. The foundry and its many iron p
Strategies for fooling tough fish in all types of environs, from tailwaters to spring creeks to Gaspe salmon streamsBreathtaking photos from the top streams around the worldHundreds of innovative fly
Sisters Meg and Sarah Quilliam find themselves back in the detecting business when professional organizer Linda Connally, hired by Hemlock's mayor to take over the annual Spring Fete, is found dead in
Peter Marchand believes that winter is unfairly misunderstood, a season associated with "stillness, darkness, and death." Yet as each spring affirms, living things somehow manage to reappear. Since 19
It’s Groundhog’s Day, and everyone is gathered to find out if it’s time for spring. But Groundhog does NOT want to leave his cozy bed in his cozy den. Will the townspeople be able to coax him outside
When the flowers begin to bloom and the world starts turning green, animals everywhere are born . . .including the noisy ducklings!From the creator of A Book of Sleep and Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit co
At college in New York City, Janie Johnson, aka Jennie Spring, seems to have successfully left behind her past as "The face on the milk carton," but soon she, her families, and friends are pursued by
The morning of April 21, 1967, was crisp and clear, marking the arrival of spring. As the day progressed, dark clouds covered the skies over Oak Lawn, and a deadly tornado touched down in the village
SynopsisSuccess to the Brave is the fifteenth Richard Bolitho story and chronologically it follows the events covered by A Tradition of Victory.In the spring of 1802 Richard Bolitho is summoned to the
I want to do with you what spring does with cherry trees. -Pablo NerudaWe've written it, we've sung it, and we've painted it, but people all around the world are still trying to find the perfect way t
Adorable Easter themed sticker book packed full of fun springtime sticker activities.1000 Easter Stickers is a springtime-themed sticker activity book, packed full of fun spring and Easter activities!
5 years+There are over 800 stickers in this bumper Sticker Dolly Dressing book, ready to dress the dolls as they spring into action and go ice skating.The high-octane outfits include uniforms for fire
Recent changes in Burma/Myanmar have been called the “Burmese democratic spring.” While the international media have mainly focused on the economic opportunities offered by these changes and on the do
Bacterial pathogens cause numerous human diseases. This collection from Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine surveys the spectrum of bacterial pathogens from Salmonella and Shigella to Heliobac
In the early days of the Arab Spring, the world looked on breathlessly as democracy movements swept across a part of the world long considered a bastion of authoritarianism. Tunisia. Then Egypt. And L
The second installment in the Regeneration Trilogy It is the spring of 1918, and Britain is faced with the possibility of defeat by Germany. A beleaguered government and a vengeful public target two
The first academic and interdisciplinary volume exploring bluestocking portraiture, performance and patronage in eighteenth-century Britain, opening vistas for future scholarship.
The present book collects selected contributions from researchers working in the field of food science, and participating at the second spring school for “Food Quality, Safety and Technology,” which w
When we think of American terrorism, it is modern, individual terrorists such as Timothy McVeigh that typically spring to mind. But terrorism has existed in America since the earliest days of the colo
The 'Arab Spring' that began in 2011 has placed a spotlight on the transfer of political power in Islamic societies, reviving old questions about the place of political dissent and rebellion in Islami
When we think of American terrorism, it is modern, individual terrorists such as Timothy McVeigh that typically spring to mind. But terrorism has existed in America since the earliest days of the colo
Still troubled by the events in The Sanctity of Hate, Prioress Eleanor goes on a pilgrimage in the spring of 1277 to a famous East Anglian shrine. There are rumors that King Edward may also come here
Still troubled by the events in The Sanctity of Hate, Prioress Eleanor goes on a pilgrimage in the spring of 1277 to a famous East Anglian shrine. There are rumors that King Edward may also come here
In 1854, land that was covered in trees, tall grass, spring-fed creeks, and rivers and was home to abundant wildlife, including deer, buffalo, and turkey, became Johnson County. In the early years, a
Recent changes in Burma/Myanmar have been called the “Burmese democratic spring.” While the international media have mainly focused on the economic opportunities offered by these changes and on the do
The victorious spring of 1945 unexpectedly brought two vastly different groups together in the midst of battle. One group consisted of soldiers from the most powerful and affluent nation in the world.
It’s 1948 and during a spring weekend in Westport, Connecticut, a close-knit group of Russian emigres, including choreographer George Balanchine, composer Igor Stravinsky, conductor Serge Koussevitsky
"Reflects on events that have transformed the Middle East between World War II and the Arab Spring, offering insight into the ""clash of civilizations"" that led to current hostilities and how world l
These are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Isabella loves her rain forest kingdom and its amazing creatures. She must spring into action when treasure hunters start digging up the forest and scaring all the animals.
"There are crazy people all over, you know that, don't you?"Spring was intoxicating the city air, but the harassing anonymous telephone calls planting seeds of fear around town were no April Fool's jo
Symposium C, 'Thin-Film Compound Semiconductor Photovoltaics' and Symposium FF, 'Compound Semiconductors for Generating, Emitting, and Manipulating Energy - II' from the 2013 MRS Spring Meeting.
