In conventional books of history, the Confederacy lost in battle to the superior numbers and resources of the Union. This is not one of those conventional books. Robinson (history, U. of Virginia) die
Since a new sensitivity and orientation to victims of injustice arose in the 1960s, categories of victimization have proliferated. Large numbers of people are now characterized and characterize themse
As this critical, independent history, which ends with the ordination of one of the first women bishops in the nation, shows, Utah Episcopalians have had, despite small numbers, a remarkably eventful
An updated edition of the best-selling guide to signing groups signs with similar shapes and movements in chapters such as Numbers, Money and Quantity, and Thoughts, Emotions, and Ideas, creating a qu
Quarrying was a major industry from roughly 1850 to 1950 inBerea, attracting large numbers of immigrants in search of work.Baldwin Institute and University (1846) and German Wallace College (1863) cre
The sport of hunting ducks and geese is alive and quite well in North America, thanks in large part to a resurgence of waterfowl numbers, which, in turn, can be traced to conservation groups such as
Introduces the numbers and counting from one to one hundred, as well as simple mathematical concepts, as Willy Bunny counts all the things he sees over the course of one day. Simultaneous.
When the National Baseball Hall of Fame inducted its first class of players in 1936, Ty Cobb received more votes than any other player--even more than did fellow inductee Babe Ruth. Cobb, known as the
Since the days of ancient Egypt, women have demonstrated their skills as leaders. The last couple of hundred years, however, have seen increasing numbers of self-made women of distinction take their
By the time of the Civil War, the railroads had advanced to allow the movement of large numbers of troops even though railways had not yet matured into a truly integrated transportation system. Gaps b
The tradition of pilgrimage to an image is so well-established as to be taken for granted. Throughout Christian history large numbers of people have made journeys to images associated with miracles, y
At the end of World War II, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, fearing that retreating Germans would consolidate large numbers of troops in an Alpine stronghold and from there conduct a protracted guerilla wa
In this simple and elegant counting book from the world's most renowned museum, numbers are introduced to children through masterpieces of art. Each number from one to ten has four pages devoted to i
Introduces the numbers and counting from one to one hundred, as well as simple mathematical concepts, as Willy Bunny counts all the things he sees over the course of one day. Simultaneous.
Phryne Fisher, her sister Beth, and her faithful maid, Dot, decide that Luna Park is the place for an afternoon of fun and excitement with Phryne's two daughters, Ruth and Jane. But in the dusty dark
Libraries are integral parts of communities, and patrons have visited them in record numbers over recent years. According to the American Library Association, 64 percent of people surveyed in the Unit
There's more than blood and bone beneath the skin ... The victim, a nondescript "numbers cruncher," died horribly just yards away from his terrified wife and daughter, murdered by men who clearly enjo
The appeal of sacred sites remains undiminished at the start of the twenty-first century, as unprecedented numbers of visitors travel to Lourdes, Rome, Jerusalem, Santiago de Compostela, and even Star
When asked whether poets improve with age Ruth Stone, 89, replied: “There’s no question. If your brain goes on and on, as it should under normal conditions, there’s more in it and your writing will ge
"Finally! The book that all health care board members needed but were afraid to ask for! Those dark days of staring at incomprehensible numbers during board meetings, of nervous nodding w
To serve the increasing numbers of individuals who have survived interpersonal and domestic violence or, as refugees, have sought asylum from political violence, armed conflict, or torture, Transform
Sub-Saharan Africa is a region devastated by HIV/AIDS. The extent of the epidemic is only now becoming clear, as increasing numbers of people with HIV are becoming ill. In the absence of massively exp
In these simple and cute pictures, children don’t follow the numbers to connect the dots; they follow letters instead. It’s easy, it’s instructive, and it’s enjoyable to watch
Large numbers of British military and naval officers as well as journalists and others observed the Russo-Japanese War from close quarters. But there was one journalist in particular, the Times corre
An inspiring book for teachers, parents, and educators about one of the most important issues of our time—getting young Americans to voteYoung people are volunteering in record numbers, but many of th
Intended for engineering and math majors, this undergraduate textbook introduces the theory of complex numbers, defines transcendental functions of a complex variable, shows how evaluation of line int
Many investors ignore company accounts because they think they are too difficult. But, as the great investor Peter Lynch said "Investing without looking at the numbers is like playing bridge without
1 told 2 and 2 told 3, "I'll race you to the top of the apple tree." One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile
Successful player and contestant Steve Ledoux shares his skills in choosing lottery numbers, winning sweepstakes and contests, and spotting illegal scams in this savvy collection of prize-winning stra
A counting book featuring things found at a car race, from one black-and-white checkered flag to twelve reporters. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.
"A counting book that follows the construction of a building, from one plan to twelve stories. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page."
Introduces counting by fives by counting the number of spots on the shell of a ladybug. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.
Join the counting fun! It takes just a poem a day to count down to the 100th day of school! Keep count with numbers. Keep count with stars. Keep count with beans in a big glass jar. Keep a long tal
A summary of the findings of the 'Seabird 2000' national initiative to carry out a census on all the breeding seabirds of Britain and Ireland, this study includes accounts of the current numbers and d
Nearly 50 percent of adults in the United States describe themselves as chronically shy, and an even larger number are single. These numbers prove what we already know: There are a lot of us sitting h
While always well-stocked with clean sheets, Lily Hill is not expecting visitors. At least not in the numbers that descend upon her genteely dilapidated New England ancestral home in the summer of ’89
Introduces the numbers one through five as Baby Coyote counts one rattlesnake, two butterflies, three lizards, four cactus needles, and five quails in the desert.
