Oxford University Press, January 1, 2002. The most eloquent president in our history, Abraham Lincoln's literary ability was extraordinary. Indeed, he is the one American president whose writings could be considered literature. Now, in This Fiery Trial, William Gienapp has brought together over one hundred pieces by Lincoln, ranging from.....
Henry Holt and Company, May 26, 2009. A witty, sophisticated guide to the new principles of modern social behavior, by a psychologist and popular alternative-etiquette-and-ethics guru This is no rule book about forks and calling cards. As a child, Robin Abrahams was bitterly disappointed when her parents forced her to.....
Harvard University Press, April 15, 2006. Between 1875 and 1920, Chicago's homicide rate more than quadrupled, making it the most violent major urban center in the United States--or, in the words of Lincoln Steffens, "first in violence, deepest in dirt." In many ways, however, Chicago became more orderly as it.....
Basic Books, September 25, 2018. "I don't think there is anyone in the academy these days capable of more patient and attentive reading of the constitutional text than Akhil Amar."--Jeremy Waldron, New York Review of Books When the stories that lead our daily news involve momentous constitutional questions, present-minded journalists.....
American Library Association, January 1, 1994. "Recommended for inclusion in any significant genealogy collection. Even experienced researchers will benefit from the author's fresh approach". -- National Genealogical Society Quarterly "What makes this one special is its emphasis on fleshing out the images of the ancestors and on comprehending how their.....
American Library Association, January 1, 1994. "Recommended for inclusion in any significant genealogy collection. Even experienced researchers will benefit from the author's fresh approach". -- National Genealogical Society Quarterly "What makes this one special is its emphasis on fleshing out the images of the ancestors and on comprehending how their.....
Random House Publishing Group, December 12, 1986. Ranging wildly in subject matter and style, these 25 short stories share one important feature: greatness. Reflecting all the upheavals of the 20th century, they are of perennial interest. This collection includes stories by Chekhov, Singer, Kafka, Joyce and more!
Wiley, February 14, 2003. Old age represents a new frontier. The number of older people is increasing throughout the world. This changing demography affects individuals, but also families, communities and societies. The focus of this special issue is the well-being of older adults on different continents. Scientists from around the.....
Workman Pub. January 1, 1994. They guided you through pregnancy, they guided you through your baby's first year, and now they'll guide you through the toddler years. In a direct continuation of What to Expect When You're Expecting (over 9.6 million copies in print) and What to Expect the First.....
Wiley, February 27, 2004. When should you acquire a target or enter a new business? How do you go about structuring and valuing leveraged buyout transactions? What do you do id the application of the weighted average cost of capital approach is not correct? Answers to these commonly encountered valuation.....
Gale Research Company, May 3, 1993. For the last three centuries, newspapers have been largely responsible for providing the delivery of in-depth information and public opinion to the average American citizen. This has been especially true during the last half of the 20th century, when American journalism has continued to.....
Firefly Books, March 1, 2003. Written in Bones brings together a team of international experts to show how the careful study of bones reveals a compelling picture of the lives, cultures, and beliefs of ancient societies from around the world. This compelling and scientifically-accessible book: Provides 38 case studies.....
Warner Books, October 18, 2006. In Washington, D.C, where power is everything, and too few have too much of it, four highly eccentric men with mysterious pasts call themselves the Camel Club. Their mission: find out what's really going on behind the closed doors of America's leaders. The assassination of.....
Grand Central Publishing, November 1, 1999. In the field of popular fiction, David Baldacci is far ahead of the competition. Continuing his string of New York Times bestsellers, Baldacci presents his most electrifying story to date-a novel of nonstop action, vividly etched characters, and an astounding vision of the inner.....
Grand Central Publishing, October 24, 2000. Following a family tragedy, siblings Lou and Oz must leave New York and adjust to life in the Virginia mountains--but just as the farm begins to feel like home, they'll have to defend it from a dark threat in this New York Times bestselling.....
FB&C Limited, August 24, 2018. Excerpt from Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, Vol. 2 of 3: Including Many of the Principal Conceptions of Ethics, Logic, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Religion, Mental Pathology, Anthropology, Biology, Neurology, Physiology, Economics, Political and Social Philosophy, Philology, Physical Science, and Education Arch. Arch. Arch. Arch. Arch.....
Greenwood Press, October 30, 2007. Contains one hundred alphabetized, cross-referenced entries, M-Z, on topics related to criminal justice, focusing on the U.S. system and covering social, political, legal, and economic aspects as well as crimes and criminals, and includes a selected bibliography. There are many controversial aspects of our criminal.....
Greenwood Press, October 30, 2007. There are many controversial aspects of our criminal justice system, and this encyclopedia examines the most significant controversies throughout American history with emphasis on current debates, trends, and issues. --from publisher description.
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Random House Large Print, May 17, 1994. Since Dave Barry writes about weird things, you might be tempted to think he has a weird brain. He does, of course, but that's not the whole explanation: A lot of the things he writes about -- exploding Pop-Tarts, for example -- are.....
Pearson Education, January 31, 2013. For courses in Juvenile Justice, Delinquency, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Social Work. Unique in its approach, this book presents an intimate look at juvenile justice. Juvenile Justice in America, Seventh Edition, provides an intimate look at the lives of juveniles, their experiences in society, and.....
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, August 1, 2009. Sophie Blue started wearing a black skirt and Midnight Noir lipstick on her last birthday. It was also the day her father disappeared. Or spontaneously combusted. Which is sort of bad timing, since a Popsicle truck with tinted windows has started.....
Merck, May 18, 2004. Home reference manual for older people and those who care about them. From Booklist As our population ages, information about the aging process and caring for the elderly is a necessity. The Merck Manual of Health and Aging, a lay version of The Merck Manual of Geriatrics (3d ed......
Mcgraw-hill, April 24, 2008. Beat the fear of public speaking forever--with no sweat! Speaker’s nerves. For many of us, these words spell disaster. Whether it’s giving a speech to a conference room filled with hundreds of colleagues or simply socializing with a group of strangers at a party, the churning.....
Bloomsbury Academic, August 30, 2006. In 1573, there occurred a murder which would leave today's tabloid editors salivating. George Saunders, a respected merchant tailor, was killed by his wife's lover. Involved in the conspiracy were Saunders' wife, her best friend, and a servant. All were found guilty and hanged, but.....