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The Heritage of World Civilizations: Volume I, to ,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Craig, Albert M. / Kagan, Donald / Ozment, Steven E., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Brief yet detailed, this book provides a thoughtful history of human civilizations while maintaining a balance between the Western world and the rest of global civilization. It covers the general intellectual and material history of human societies and cultures that have left some kind of written and/or archeological record behind. A four-part organization covers the coming of civilization, empires and cultures of the ancient world, consolidation and interaction of world civilizations, and the world in transition. For anyone trying to understand the historical experiences that have informed and shaped the world's cultures.

Bradt Cape Verde Islands

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Irwin, Aisling / Wilson, Colum / Pritchard-Jones, Sian, PUBLISHER: Bradt Travel Guides, Adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, one of the attractions of the Cape Verde Islands is the watersports; surfing, windsurfing, diving, and fishing. Travelers are also lured to the islands by the promise of scenic hikes around the dramatic terrain of these volcanic outcrops, including the climb up the Pico de Fogo volcanic cone. Many off-the-beaten-track highlights are provided to help explorers discover the hidden treasures of this magical archipelago, from beautiful bays with whaling history and beaches teeming with turtles to botanical gardens and cobbled paths leading to summits high above sea level. Features include: >How to get there, where to stay, and specialty restaurants >Local culture, including music, customs, and history >Detailed hiking routes for all levels of experience >Maps and town plans of key areas of the islands

History of Rock and Roll

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kallen, Stuart A. / Kallen Stuart, A., PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, Ever since the early s, rock-and-roll music has continually transformed culture and society with its rebellious mix of rhythm, fashion, and musical passion. The History of Rock and Roll examines the music and the musicians throughout the decades from its humble roots to the multibillion dollar industry of today.

A Narrative History of Experimental Social Psychology: The

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patnoe, Shelley, PUBLISHER: Springer, "A Narrative History of Experimental Social Psychology" presents lengthy and intensive interviews with the contemporary scientists that founded and shaped the field of social psychology. The story of social psychology is told through the autobiographical narratives of leading figures, such as Dorwin Cartwright, Harold Kelley, Kurt Back, Robert Krauss, Stanley Schachter, and Leon Festinger. The author traces the beginning of the field from the close-knit group of students around Kurt Lewin to the major research groups responsible for the scientific origins of the discipline. The interviews offer unique insights into the beginnings of the fields and prospects for future trends.

Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Angelucci, Enzo, PUBLISHER: Booksales, This encyclopedic volume is a complete panorama of "flying machines" from the drawings of Leonardo Da Vinci to the most sophisticated military aircraft of the present and future. Includes detailed analyses of over 800 significant examples of military aircraft through history and 700 accompanying 3-D drawings.

A Little History of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gombrich, E. H. / Mustill, Caroline, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, In , with a doctorate in art history and no prospect of a job, the 26-year-old Ernst Gombrich was invited by a publishing acquaintance to attempt a history of the world for younger readers. Amazingly, he completed the task in an intense six weeks, and "Eine kurze Weltgeschichte fur junge Leser "was published in Vienna to immediate success, and is now available in seventeen languages across the world.Toward the end of his long life, Gombrich embarked upon a revision and, at last, an English translation. "A Little History of the World "presents his lively and involving history to English-language readers for the first time. Superbly designed and freshly illustrated, this is a book to be savored and collected.In forty concise chapters, Gombrich tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb. In between emerges a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science. This is a text dominated not by dates and facts, but by the sweep of mankind's experience across the centuries, a guide to humanity's achievements and an acute witness to its frailties.The product of a generous and humane sensibility, this timeless account makes intelligible the full span of human history.

The International Politics of Central Asia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Anderson, John, PUBLISHER: Manchester University Press, Central Asia is a fascinating region yet remote and unfamiliar to many people. This new study provides an introduction to the politics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgzstan, Tajikistan, Turkestan, and Uzbekistan. The early chapters introduce the readers to the history of Russian and Soviet involvement in the region up until the collapse of communism, whilst the bulk of the book focuses on the politics of independence. The search for national identity in each region and the influence of Islam are discussed and attention is paid to political, economic and international developments. A central theme of the book is the importance of informal politics associated with national, regional and tribal networks in shaping the evolution of the five states.

Historical Atlas of the Ancient World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haywood, John, PUBLISHER: MetroBooks (NY), The Historical Atlas of the Ancient World, planned with both the expert and amateur historian in mind, offers a fascinating and detailed guide to the history of humanity -- from the time of our earliest ancestors to the thriving civilizations of the fifth century B.C. Combining detailed maps of the shifting patterns of human settlement with a wealth of supporting narrative and insightful depictions of the past, the atlas presents an overview of the sprawling themes of history, from agricultural innovations to biblical kingdoms to the rise and fall of empires and states. With snapshot surveys and regional maps looking closely at the great events of each era, illuminating insights into less familiar and often overlooked cultures, and hard facts and expert interpretation of the past, the Historical Atlas of the Ancient World is an invaluable guide to anyone searching for the remains of the past. -- Thirty full-color maps trace the history of all parts of the world between and 500 B.C., including civilizations and nomadic routes -- Contains detailed coverage of major political, military, social, and cultural developments, all fully cross-referenced and indexed -- Combines the functions of an historical atlas with those of an historical encyclopedia, allowing for quick and easy reference and sustained reading

The Treasures of Ancient Egypt: From the Egyptian Museum in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Egyptian Museum, PUBLISHER: Rizzoli International Publications, The Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses the world's most celebrated collection of Egyptian antiquities. Because of the encyclopedic nature of the collection, this comprehensive, illustrated guide to the museum is required reading for anyone interested in Ancient Egyptian history and culture. With over 900 color illustrations, thorough explanations, and detailed descriptions of over 570 objects, this book is a wealth of information. The Egyptian Museum is currently touring a show throughout the United States called The Quest for Immortality: Treasures from the Egyptian Museum. Currently in Boston, it will travel to seven cities before the end of . Acquista Ora

The Essential Historiography Reader

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoefferle, Caroline, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, "The Essential Historiography Reader, " not only details the history of historical practice and explains historical theories and philosophies in language that is accessible to college undergraduates, it also provides excerpts to illustrate these historical approaches and help students to identify them in their own writing and in the writings of contemporary historians. The book is organized into two main parts. The first part traces the origins of contemporary American historical traditions to their roots in ancient Greece and explains how the profession of history emerged and developed in Europe and America through the nineteenth century. The second part focuses more specifically on historiographical developments the United States since the nineteenth century.

The Cold War-Volume 2: Magill's Choice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gorman, Robert F., PUBLISHER: Salem Press, The three volumes in The Cold War offer a unique event-by-event history of the full sweep of the Cold War, with up-to-date essays on key events between and , a new introduction that surveys the origins and history of the Cold War, and a new epilogue which reviews post- developments and assesses the legacy of the Cold War in the early twenty-first century. All essays were selected from Salem's popular "Great Events from History" series.

Finding Families, Finding Ourselves: A History of Adoption

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Strong-Boag, Veronica, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This is a broad survey of the history of adoption in Canada. Strong-Boag uses the analytic lenses of race, class, religion, and gender to examine the historical meaning of adoption, for adoptive and biological parents and for children. Acquista Ora

History and Memory: Suffering and Art

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schweizer, Harold, PUBLISHER: Bucknell University Press, The essayists in this collection ponder the relationship between history and suffering, and ask what forms of narrative could articulate or mediate such a relationship. Included are genres as different as philosophy, photography, lyrical poetry, and political satire, in order to trace the outlines of a revisionist historiography that would not belie the discontinuous history of those who suffer.

The Search for the Ancient Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tatum, James, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, In The Search for the Ancient Novel Tatum brings together a distinguished group of scholars to examine every aspect of ancient Greek and Roman novelists--the recovery of their texts, their reception, ancient and modern, and their place in literary theory and history. The contributors explore subjects ranging from antiquity to the present, from the anonymous authors of Apollonius King of Tyre and The Apochryphal Acts of Peter to Tasso, Cervantes, and Rabelais, from Lucian, Heliodorus, and Petronius to Chrtien de Troye and Samuel Richardson.

What Is the Soul?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Warner, D. S., PUBLISHER: Reformation Publishing, A treatise of 100 Scriptures proving that man possesses a spiritual and immortal element called the Soul, the Spirit, and the Inner Man, which goes to God at the death of the body. The same also proved by early church history.

Quebec in Question

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rioux, Marcel / Boake, James, PUBLISHER: James Lorimer & Company, This new edition of Marcel Rioux's bestselling history of Quebec offers an interpretation of the dramatic events of the seventies and the victory of the Parti Quebecois. Written by an advocate of Quebec independence, this lucid and scholarly book is the best introduction available for English-language readers to the intellectual foundations of the independence movement. "Quebec in Question" has sold more than copies and continues to be widely read and referred to.

Pontiffs: Popes Who Shaped History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hughes, John J., PUBLISHER: Our Sunday Visitor (IN), Explore the lives and legacy of eleven of the most powerful men to ever occupy the Chair of St. Peter.

The Secret History of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Booth, Mark, PUBLISHER: Overlook Press, The amazing surprise "New York Times" bestseller, filled with "breathtaking glimpses into worlds that heretofore have been little explored" ("Foreward") They say that history is written by the victors. But what if history-or what we come to know as history-has been written by the wrong people? What if everything we've been told is only part of the story? In this groundbreaking and now famous work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling tour of our world's secret histories. Starting from a dangerous premise-that everything we've known about our world's past is corrupted, and that the stories put forward by the various cults and mystery schools throughout history are true-Booth produces nothing short of an alternate history of the past years. From Greek and Egyptian mythology to Jewish folklore, from Christian cults to Freemasons, from Charlemagne to Don Quixote, from George Washington to Hitler- Booth shows that history needs a revolutionary rethink, and he has years of hidden wisdom to back it up.

The Columbia History of Chinese Literature

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mair, Victor H., PUBLISHER: Columbia University Press, Comprehensive yet portable, this account of the development of Chinese literature from the very beginning up to the present brings the riches of this august literary tradition into focus for the general reader. Organized chronologically with thematic chapters interspersed, the fifty-five original chapters by leading specialists cover all genres and periods of poetry, prose, fiction, and drama. A special feature of "The Columbia History of Chinese Literature" is the focus on such subjects as popular culture, the impact of religion upon literature, the role of women, and relationships with non-Sinitic languages and peoples.

Ahon C Interactive Reading and Note Taking Study Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Prentice Hall, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, This edition can be used for the second part of a two-year American history course. The text includes a review of American history up to the Civil War.

Kentucky

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kummer, Patricia K., PUBLISHER: Social Studies Collections, This 52-book series covers each of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. Each book discusses the state flag and symbols, statistics, history, land features, population makeup, historic landmarks, economy, and fascinating sites of the state. Back-of-the-book sections include a listing of famous citizens of the state and a time line of historical events. Challenged students are able to use these books successfully for writing research reports because of the simple organization and straightforward subtitles. This series explores and supports the standards under "The History of the Student's Own State or Region," as required by the National Standards for History; it also supports National Geography Standards.

Fifty Key Television Programmes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Creeber, Glen, PUBLISHER: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, This unique study offers a comprehensive and invaluable account of television from the perspective of the programs themselves. From I Love Lucy to The Simpsons, from The Twilight Zone to The X Files, from the moon landing to the events of September 11, the book chronicles some of the most fascinating and influential shows and global events ever to hit the small screen. Each entry will offer a basic guide to the history of the show, its textual and thematic context, and its critical and popular reception, while also explaining and frequently reconsidering ways in which it may have been analyzed in the past.

Scotland

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blundell, Nigel, PUBLISHER: MetroBooks (NY), From Bannockburn to Braveheart, Bonnie Prince Charlie to Robbie Burns, the Scots have proved to be a people whose character and ability have made their world influence disproportionate to the size of the country. Though its story is inextricably linked with England, its larger neighbor, there is no doubting Scotland's unique place in history. With hundreds of beautiful full-color photographs and illuminating text, Scotland takes a looks at the many facets of this fascinating country, from its Crown Jewels to its stunning landscapes, its varied history to its single malt Scotch whiskeys.

From Earth-Bound to Satellite: Telescopes, Skills and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morrison-Low, Alison D., PUBLISHER: Brill Academic Publishers, The volume forms a part of the celebrations marking the anniversary of the invention of the telescope. From its Renaissance beginnings to yesterday s Cold War, the essays contributed here throw a spotlight on a number of significant episodes in the continuing adventures of this well-loved instrument, which has played a crucial role in Man s thinking about his position literally and philosophically in the universe. Drawn from various conferences held by the Scientific Instrument Commission of the International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science between and , these papers make a substantial contribution to our current knowledge about this fascinating optical instrument.

Pictorial History of Hockey

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Romain, Joseph / Duplacey, James, PUBLISHER: Thunder Bay Press (CA), This lively volume begins with the first games resembling ice hockey, played on the frozen lakes of Europe and North America, and traces the game's development to the dazzling speed and puck-handling that characterize it today. From the first Stanley Cup playoff in through the growth of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, the proliferation of boomtown hockey, the birth of the NHL, the evolution of the All-Star game, the advent of international competition, and the rival leagues to the expansion teams, this illustrated volume tells the complete story of the fastest game on ice.

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