Fans of Charles Wysocki, Mary Engelbreit, Grandma Moses, and folk art in general will fall in love with Folk Art Fusion: Americana. Featuring projects that instruct artists of all skill levels how to
Central to every vampire story is the undead’s need for human blood, but equally compelling is the human ingestion of vampire blood, which often creates a bond. This blood connection suggests two prim
Between 1830 and 1880, the Jewish community flourished in England. During this time, known as haskalah, or the Anglo-Jewish Enlightenment, Jewish women in England became the first Jewish wome
(Violin Instruction). First published in 1982, but out of print for many years, this new edition of Swinging Texas Fiddlin' contains all the old tunes, as well as Tiny Moore's commentary, found in t
One of the most pressing issues of our time is the outbreak of extremist violence and terrorism, done in the name of religion. This volume critically analyses the link made between religion and violen
If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for
The Gulf States are the focus of great international interest – yet their fabulous evolution from pearl-fishing to oil-drilling, their individuality and variety, are screened by a thick cloud of petro
This book is written by Nikki Wardwell Sleath, MA, PT, RMT, and High Priestess of the continually growing Connecticut coven Society of Witchcraft and Old Magick. It is aimed at increasing public awar
This book provides a much-needed comparative approach to the history of cities by investigating the dissemination of cultural forms between cities of the Atlantic world. The contributors attend to the
Italian businessmen played a key role in both international trade and finance from the Middle Ages until the first decades of the seventeenth century. While the peak of their influence within and beyo
The nursing profession is under more pressure than ever before. Financial demands, the target culture, political scrutiny in the wake of some major care scandals and increasing workloads are all takin
The nursing profession is under more pressure than ever before. Financial demands, the target culture, political scrutiny in the wake of some major care scandals and increasing workloads are all takin
How important has the sea been in the development of human history? Very important indeed is the conclusion of this important four volume work. The books bring together the world's leading maritime
How did ancient humans deal with illness and pain? When did we begin to understand sickness and disease?When was the first surgery performed?History of Medicine: The Most Important People and Discover
The study of Arab historiography and of the emergence of the Arab nation-state as an object of historical treatment is a matter of considerable current interest. Despite its importance, no academic wo
If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, theGun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for c
The absent body is represented in two distinct periods of art: medieval art using the absent body for religious reflection and contemporary art using the absent body from a secular perspective. Early
For many, the story of jazz guitar begins with Charlie Christian. In 1939, at 23 years old, Charlie joined the Bennie Goodman Sextet, already one of the most famous jazz bands in the world. Over the n
In a narrative beginning almost 1.5 million years ago with the emergence of Homo erectus, Frank Welsh takes the reader from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, from the Industrial Revolution to the
The subject of Greek mythology conjures up mythical stories of glorious and wonderful Greek gods, goddesses and heroes with tales of war, love and betrayal. Since ancient Greece was the birth place o
In the spirit of Tiny Beautiful Things and How to Be a Woman comes a collection of new, unpublished letters and advice by Heather Havrilesky, the author of the popular advice column Ask Polly featured
ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist
What would the Founding Fathers think about America today? Over 200 years ago the Founders broke away from the tyranny of the British Empire to build a nation based on the principles of freedom, equal
In The Sublime Perversion of Capital Gavin Walker examines the Japanese debate about capitalism between the 1920s and 1950s, using it as a "prehistory" to consider current discussions of une
In The Sublime Perversion of Capital Gavin Walker examines the Japanese debate about capitalism between the 1920s and 1950s, using it as a "prehistory" to consider current discussions of une
Vikings were undoubtedly the manliest men in history. They came, they conquered, and they took whatever they wanted. They were strong men in both body and mindset, with a culture and religion that pro
Conservatives tried to block voting by women, but lost. They also tried to prevent couples from using birth control - and to obstruct Social Security pensions - and to outlaw labor unions - and preven
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Ottoman Turkey’s coastal provinces in the early nineteenth century were economic powerhouses, teeming with innovation, wealth and energy—a legacy of the Ottoman’s outward-looking and trade-orentated d
Using a 'Historical Institutionalist' approach, this book sheds light on a relatively understudied dimension of state-building in early twentieth century Iran, namely the quest for judicial reform and
An astonishing retelling of twentieth-century history from the Ottoman perspective, delivering profound new insights into World War I and the contemporary Middle EastBetween 1911 and 1922, a series of
The book allows the reader to become acquainted with the background, terminology, and general outline of the law of negotiable instruments, check collections, credit cards, consumer electronic funds t
