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Created Equal, Volume I: A History of the United States: To

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Jacqueline / Wood, Peter H. / Borstelmann, Thomas, PUBLISHER: Longman Publishing Group, With its sweeping, inclusive view of American history, "Created Equal "emphasizes social history-including the lives and labors of women, immigrants, working people, and minorities in all regions of the country-while delivering the familiar chronology of political and economic history. By integrating the stories of a variety of groups and individuals into the historical narrative, "Created Equal "helps connect the nation's past with the student's present. "Created Equal "explores an expanding notion of equality and American identity--one that encompasses the stories of diverse groups of people, territorial growth and expansion, the rise of the middle class, technological innovation and economic development, and engagement with other nations and peoples of the world. Acquista Ora

Jakarta: A History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Abeyasekere, Susan, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This first general history of the magnificent city of Jakarta covers four centuries to show that Jakarta's existence has been a constant clash between dream and reality. It traces the rise of this city from its early origins as a company town, through the Japanese occupation to Sukarno's rule and the era of the New Order goverment, showing how political efforts to create the "jewel of the Indonesian archipelago" have recently torn apart the rich and complex web of ethnic immigrant groups.

The Story of the Nih Grants Foundation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Strickland, Stephen P., PUBLISHER: University Press of America, This book makes available a short but comprehensive history of the National Institutes of Health's Grant Program that built America's national biomedical research capacity and brought medical science to its current zenith. The extramural programs of the NIH, through an array of grants to non-federal institutions, constitute the largest single source of funds for the nation's biomedical research enterprise. This book traces the history of this component of the agency from its conception in the final days of World War II to the present. The author skillfully blends his descriptions of the people and events that initiated and have shaped the program with an analysis of the environment in which it has developed.

Women in U.S. History: A Resource Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hardy, Lyda Mary, PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, Discover the best books, Web sites, audiovisual items, and other materials to research notable women of the United States. Learn about women from Colonial times to the present day who have made strides in many fields of endeavor including the arts, literature, politics, religion, science, and sports. Materials listed feature women from all regions of the country and from many American cultural groups. The guide concentrates on materials published or produced during the s, and its final section outlines the field of women's history in terms of its historiography, theory and methodology, and its place in education.

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.

The Thomas Family of St. Albans, West Virginia: A Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thomas, Bob, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, The history of the Thomas family mirrors the history, struggles, and successes of America. Starting in the s, my ancestors came from Europe and helped settle and build the country, fought in the battles that defined the nation, lost their jobs in the Great Depression, and then enjoyed the prosperity of 20th century America. Along the way was a soldier who fought with George Washington in Braddock's Expedition, a veteran of Bunker Hill who may have heard the famed command "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes," a father and son who served on opposing sides during the Civil War, and the engineer who kept the Washington Monument running in it's early days. This book, a family history of my parents and their ancestors, tells their stories and presents the lineage of my family.

The History of the Houston Astros

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goodman, Michael E., PUBLISHER: Child's World, Baseball may have been derived from two English games, cricket and rounders, but it is definitely The Great American Game. Maris, Cobb, Young, and Ruth made it that way. McGwire and Sosa have kept it alive, giving baseball fans much to cheer about as they take a trip around the bases time after time. This year, Creative Education's baseball series welcomes the majors' two youngest teams, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Baseball: The Great American Game chronicles the history and heroes of each team, from its beginnings to the present, capturing the spirit and energy of the major leagues. The swings and throws, the enthusiasm and determination, the big wins and bitter losses -- they're all here in color photographs and lively text that will have kids agreeing: This series hits one out of the park

Wonder Tales: The Book of Wonder and Tales of Wonder

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dunsany, Edward John Moreton, PUBLISHER: Dover Publications, One of English literature's most original talents, Irish writer Edward J. M. D. Plunkett, the 18th Baron of Dunsany, created many of the best fantastic tales in the language. This collection of 33 stories includes all of the tales from two of his finest collections, including "The Three Sailors' Gambit," and "The House of the Sphinx." Acquista Ora

The Oxford Illustrated History of Medieval Europe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holmes, George, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, From the fall of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance, the thousand years forming the medieval period were a time of tremendous change and turmoil--a millennium that witnessed the creation of Western civilization. This beautiful volume--the fourth in a superb series of Oxford Illustrated Histories--offers a lively and authoritative account of life in medieval Europe and the Mediterranean. The great monasteries and cathedrals, the ambitions of the Crusades, chivalric knights and heroic romance, the realism of the new arts, economic and social growth, the catastrophe of plague, the growth of towns and cities, the development of commerce and banking--all of these form the substance of this history. The six chapters of the book are divided between the Mediterranean world and northern Europe, illustrating how the center of political and cultural life moved gradually northward as the centuries progressed. Written by a team of expert scholars and incorporating the findings of the latest research, the volume features more than 200 illustrations, 24 of them in color, all carefully chosen to amplify the text. Other features of the book include maps, genealogies, a chronology, reading list, and a full index.

The Scandal of Gender

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mitchell, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Regina Orthodox Press, What did the Fathers of the historic Church teach about the role of women in the Church? For many years the answer to this question has come from feminist theologians. It has been difficult to find a book that presents what the Church Fathers and the Scriptures teach on women and men's role in the life of the Church. The Scandal of Gender brings us into direct contact with the authentic and original teachings of the ancient Christian Church Fathers on the issue of the proper role of women and men in the life of the Church. The point of view of the Reader Patrick Mitchell reflects the traditional Orthodox point of view of the Early Church Fathers and the Bible.

Knitting: History, Fashion, and Great Knitting Yarns

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wacker, Jill, PUBLISHER: Running Press Book Publishers, This celebration of the art, craft, history, and various joys of knitting enforces the newly chic nature of creating one's own handknit garments. The book is divided into four sections: Knit Wit (quotes from real and fictional knitters); A Stitch in Time (history of the craft); The Knitty Gritty (factoids and trivia from around the world); and Casting On (a guide to needles, yarns, and stitches). Now that knitting has cast off its grandmotherly image, it's a great gift for just about anyone.

Buddhism Under the T'Ang

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weinstein, Stanley, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Buddhism Under the Tang is a history of the Buddhist Church during the T'ang dynasty (), when Buddhist thought reached the pinnacle of its development. The three centuries spanned by the T'ang saw the formation of such important philosophical schools as the Fa-hsiang and Hua-yen, the consolidation of the T'ien-t'ai school, the introduction of Esoteric Buddhism from India, and the emergence of the Pure Land and Chan schools as the predominant expressions of Buddhist faith and practice. Professor Weinstein draws extensively upon both secular and ecclesiastical records to chronicle the vicissitudes of the Buddhist Church. The main focus is on the constantly changing relationship between the Buddhist Church and the T'ang state. Among the topics discussed in detail are the various attempts to curb the power of the Buddhist monasteries, the governance of the Buddhist clergy, the use of Buddhism to promote secular political ends, and the violent suppression of Buddhism by Emperor Wu () and its formal restoration under the last T'ang emperor.

Sangre y Oro

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rice, Anne / Batlles Winn, Camila, PUBLISHER: Ediciones B, Through the eyes of Marius, once a proud Senator in Imperial Rome, this sweeping historical fantasy watches the fall of pagan Rome to the Emperor Constantine, the horrific sack of the Eternal City at the hands of the Visigoths, the vile aftermath of the Black Death, and the restorative beauty of the Renaissance. But it is in the present day, deep in the jungle, that Marius will meet his fate seeking justice from the oldest vampires in the world.

Trancing the Witch's Wheel Trancing the Witch's Wheel: A

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galenorn, Yasmine, PUBLISHER: Llewellyn Publications, This book guides you through the cycles of the Pagan year. Twenty intricate and beautiful guided meditations lead you into the very heart of the seasons, the elements and the nature of the Divine. Meet the Wind and the Queen of Air; stand watch as the Sun King is reborn on Yuletide day; cross the barren lava fields with Pele, and learn to shapeshift like Gwion in his flight from Cerridwen.

Coosa: The Rise and Fall of a Southeastern Mississippian

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Marvin T., PUBLISHER: University Press of Florida, Writing about a powerful Native American society at the dawn of European contact, Marvin Smith traces the rise and collapse of the chiefdom of Coosa, located in the Ridge and Valley province of northwestern Georgia and adjacent states. From humble beginnings, Coosa became one of the most important chiefdoms in the Southeast, dominating a territory from present eastern Tennessee to central Alabama.

Choice and Democratic Order: The French Socialist Party,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Graham, B. D. / Graham, Bruce Desmond, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Choice and Democratic Order describes the history of the French Socialist Party (the SFIO) during the breakdown of peace in the late s, the period of the Vichy regime, and the postwar reconstruction. The focus of the study is on the party's leadership group and, in particular, how it was affected by several phases of internal conflict, the most serious of which occurred in and in . Professor Graham emphasizes the continuities between the pre- and postwar periods, and his approach enables the reader to observe major figures such as Leon Blum and Guy Mollet working within the complex structures of their party.

Reading the Women of the Bible: A New Interpretation of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frymer-Kensky, Tikva, PUBLISHER: Schocken Books Inc, "Reading the Women of the Bible "takes up two of the most significant intellectual and religious issues of our day: the experiences of women in a patriarchal society and the relevance of the Bible to modern life.

A Social History of England,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crick, Julia / Van Houts, Elisabeth, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The years between 900 and saw transformative social change in Europe, including the creation of extensive town-dwelling populations and the proliferation of feudalised elites and bureaucratic monarchies. In England these developments were complicated and accelerated by repeated episodes of invasion, migration and changes of regime. In this book, scholars from disciplines including history, archaeology and literature reflect on the major trends which shaped English society in these years of transition and select key themes which encapsulate the period. The authors explore the landscape of England, its mineral wealth, its towns and rural life, the health, behaviour and obligations of its inhabitants, patterns of spiritual and intellectual life and the polyglot nature of its population and culture. What emerges is an insight into the complexity, diversity and richness of this formative period of English history.

The Cambridge History of Egypt, 2-Volume Set

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Petry, Carl F. / Daly, M. W., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Volume 2 traces Egypt's modern history from the Ottoman conquest to the present day. Its conclusions reflect the work of older scholarship and indicate present trends and future directions in the historiography of Egypt. The volume's integrated coverage will make it an ideal reference tool for students, scholars and general readers.

Everyman in Europe, Volume 1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deak, Istvan / Mitchell, Allan, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, The first volume of a two-volume survey of European social history that traces the changing circumstances and activities of the common people from Greek civilization to the present time.

Tibet: A History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Van Schaik, Sam, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, Situated north of the Himalayas, Tibet is famous for its unique culture and its controversial assimilation into modern China. Yet Tibet in the twenty-first century can only be properly understood in the context of its extraordinary history. Sam van Schaik brings the history of Tibet to life by telling the stories of the people involved, from the glory days of the Tibetan empire in the seventh century through to the present day. He explores the emergence of Tibetan Buddhism and the rise of the Dalai Lamas, Tibet's entanglement in the "Great Game" in the early twentieth century, its submission to Chinese Communist rule in the s, and the troubled times of recent decades. "Tibet" sheds light on the country's complex relationship with China and explains often-misunderstood aspects of its culture, such as reborn lamas, monasteries and hermits, "The Tibetan Book of the Dead," and the role of the Dalai Lama. Van Schaik works through the layers of history and myth to create a compelling narrative, one that offers readers a greater understanding of this important and controversial corner of the world.

Los Dones y Ministerios del Espiritu Santo = The Gifts and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sumrall, Lester, PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, The gifts of the Spirit can destroy any force the devil might use against Christians. You are a candidate for the gifts of revelation, power, and inspiration. They will function anywhere-right where you are now Dr. Sumrall discusses subjects including: * The charismatic renewal * The weapons of our warfare * How you can receive the gifts * The devil's counterfeit * The purpose of ministry gifts You can be included in the great outpouring of God's Spirit

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 Colors of Courage: Gettysburg's Forgotten History:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Creighton, Margaret S., PUBLISHER: Basic Books (AZ), In the summer of , as Union and Confederate armies converged on southern Pennsylvania, the town of Gettysburg found itself thrust onto the center stage of war. The three days of fighting that ensued decisively turned the tide of the Civil War. In "The Colors of Courage," Margaret Creighton narrates the tale of this crucial battle from the viewpoint of three unsung groups--women, immigrants, and African Americans--and reveals how wide the conflict's dimensions were. A historian with a superb flair for storytelling, Creighton draws on memoirs, letters, diaries, and newspapers to bring to life the individuals at the heart of her narrative. "The Colors of Courage" is a stunningly fluid work of original history-one that redefines the Civil War's most remarkable battle.

Written in Stone

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: OLYNYK, MARK, PUBLISHER: FriesenPress, Written in Stone is a history of poetry; spanning thirty-five years. A collection of poems about reality and the human condition. What is and what seems to be. Truth and the transience of life. The meaning of death. Myth as a state of mind. Decoding dreams and visions. The writing process. Our relationship with Nature. Super science and the reign of the machine. These are the themes of this book.

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