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The book is an affirmation of education and an espousal of cooperative democracy as a way of life for the new Africa. It contains as well a report on social studies of African life. It also expounds on the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of...

As a journalist, advocate, and professor, Michael Frome has spent decades engaged with conservation topics and has taken particular interest in America's national parks. He draws on this experience and knowledge to address what remains to be done in order to truly value and...

Every time a middle class person becomes a terrorist, the same question arises: Why? Each time, only mystery and silence remain. Until now. The Source of Terrorism: Middle Class Rebellion breaks the code of an otherwise inexplicable, deadly phenomenon.Author: Thomas BelvedereISBN-10: 1601457855ISBN-13: 9781601457851Publisher: Booklocker.comLanguage:...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel illuminates the psychological, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual impact of police work on police officers, administrators, emergency communicators, and their families.Author: Stephanie M. ConnISBN-10: 1032982136ISBN-13: 9781032982137Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/29/2025Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.18lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.65d

"The War on All Fronts: England's Effort - Letters to an American Friend" offers a compelling firsthand account of Great Britain's war effort during World War I. Penned by Mrs. Humphry Ward, this collection of letters provides an American perspective on the immense undertaking...

Originally published in 1690, this gripping travelogue follows Charles Perry's experiences as a British merchant in the Ottoman Empire. Perry's account of his time in Constantinople, Syria, Egypt, and Greece provides valuable insights into regional history and culture, as well as highlighting issues of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

How often do we filter our words before they leave our mouths and hit the atmosphere? Chances are you have experienced the embarrassing disease called "foot in mouth." You said something without thinking, and a disaster ensued. The THINK acronym reminds us to screen...

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty has long been key in non-proliferation and disarmament activities. The Treaty is the major international legal obstacle for states seeking nuclear weapon capabilities. In retrospect, and despite setbacks, the overall impact of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty has been significant and...

Tobacco Among the Karuk Indians of California by John P. Harrington, 1932. In English and Karok.Author: John P. HarringtonISBN-10: 1434433951ISBN-13: 9781434433954Publisher: Wildside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2024Pages: 360Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.80d

"Report ... On An Official Visit To Belgium, Aug. 1876" offers a detailed account of William Kemmis's visit to Belgium in August 1876. This historical document provides insights into the political and social climate of Belgium during the late 19th century. Kemmis's observations offer...

The globally acclaimed novel The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera connects with today's pressing issues: decolonization, environmental protection, cultural resilience. The contributors to this volume offer readers intercultural and interdisciplinary perspectives on this work through accessible scholarly and personal analyses. They show how literature...

Understanding Civics is a clear, plain-language guide to how government works, written for readers ages 12 and up.Many people hear civic terms every day-rights, laws, voting, courts, local government-but are never taught how these systems actually function. This book explains civics step by step,...

Sam Hector lived during vastly changing times in Mississippi County, Arkansas. As a child, he left an Indian village called Chilletecaux in Southeast Missouri and moved to Mississippi County, when it was a swampy wilderness.In his lifetime, he witnessed the New Madrid earthquake-damaged land...

Should America reinstate the draft? This ongoing quiet debate stems from two main factors. First, heightened fears of an existential Russian threat have sparked an ongoing European debate over conscription in countries like Germany, Sweden, Latvia, Georgia, Ukraine, and France. Second, U.S. recruiting efforts...

"While the 60-plus years that have since passed do not make for fertile investigative ground, there are always benefits to be found in taking a step back and reexamining something of this scale and magnitude - because, in the end, President Kennedy's assassination was...

Synthetic Reality explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the collective mind, society, and the law. Marco Marsili examines the ethical and political transformation triggered by algorithmic power, and argues for a new form of digital humanism grounded in responsibility, transparency, and global cooperation. Bridging...

America is not simply experiencing political division-it is undergoing moral and spiritual re-formation. Ideas once confined to academic theory now shape laws, classrooms, media, and the conscience of a nation. Many Christians sense that something fundamental has shifted, yet struggle to explain what is...

This project pursues a genealogical study of the concept of charisma in its Weberian form. It addresses the question of what conceptual routes led from ancient Greek and Christian understandings of charis (grace) and charisma (gift of grace) to Max Weber's sociological treatment of...

This book describes how a charter member of Hillary Clinton's basket of deplorables views important issues that divide our country. Chapter 1 takes a critical look at the past, present, and future of the political left and right sides of that divide. Chapter 2...

When generations of a family are spread across countries and continents, it changes everything - relationships, roles, identity and connection. Being a Distance Grandchild explores what it means to grow up away from grandparents and extended family, giving voice to those who live between...

An Account of the Slave Trade on the Coast of Africa by Alexander Falconbridge is one of the most powerful firsthand condemnations of the Atlantic slave trade ever written. Originally published in 1788, this harrowing narrative draws on Falconbridge's experience as a British surgeon...

Common Enemies: Their Uses and Abuses by John Douglas PetersFrom polio to politics, from the Devil to Donald Trump, Common Enemies explores how real and imagined threats shape human history, societies, and personal behavior. Peters examines the psychology, strategy, and manipulation behind the creation...

Every market cycle begins in the human psyche.For centuries, the psychology of wealth has remained the hidden engine of economic success. From Roman merchants navigating ancient trade routes to today's high-frequency traders moving billions in milliseconds, the tools have changed, but human nature has...

You pay for mistakes you never made.You carry guilt that was planted on your shoulders long before you had the chance to question it.You get blamed for problems created by people you will never meet.And you were trained to accept all of it without...

This book presents a captivating compilation of scholarly studies that explore the profound interconnections between culture, workplace behavior, innovation, sustainability, and national competitiveness. Employing a comparative and interdisciplinary approach, these studies illuminate: - How work inclinations influence national competitiveness - The impact of cultural...

How to Make All Votes Matter in U.S. Presidential Elections provides a historical look at the Electoral College, examines its basic principles, and provides the results of an in-depth analysis of 17 presidential elections (1960 - 2024). The book emphasizes how we can secure...

This book explores the concept of civilizational populism and its impact on social cohesion in the United Kingdom. Drawing on data from the British Social Attitudes Survey, it employs quantitative analysis to examine intergroup emotions and civility between the majority population and ethnoreligious minorities....

These values transcend the spirit of dialogue and solidarity in African society and are sources of moral and social stability. However, today everything is changing, evolving and even mutating towards other so-called considerations of modern cultures. These changes and developments are disruptive because of...

What if the astronomical events that anchor our history are an illusion? The established chronology of antiquity - from the Greeks to the Romans - relies on solar eclipses as unshakeable time-markers. "When the Sun Went Dark" is an explosive investigation into these very...

Over the years, special interests and mismanagement have driven the federal and state governments completely off the track. Once prosperous and flourishing, many American states today are insolvent, dysfunctional, and ungovernable.Now, based upon his experiences as a veteran trial court judge, his solid Libertarian...

Pastoral and spiritual care is shifting toward intercultural and decolonial models. However, Mindy McGarrah Sharp argues that the field's resources to help practitioners develop skills for doing decolonial work are lagging behind. In Listening for Liberation, McGarrah Sharp helps fill the gap so that...

"Strategies for Marketing Information Resources and Services in Academic Libraries" explores innovative approaches to promoting library resources and services within academic environments. As the role of libraries evolves in the digital age, librarians must adopt effective marketing strategies to ensure that their collections, services,...

"About the AuthorYe Zhaoyan is one of China's most acclaimed authors. A writer ofboth fiction and nonfiction, he is best known internationally for thenovel Nanjing 1937: A Love Story. He studied Chinese Language andLiterature at Nanjing University, later working as a college teacher anda...

#1 INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK IN FIVE POLITICAL CATEGORIESJim Gray was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica, a criminal defense attorney in the Navy JAG Corps, a federal prosecutor in Los Angeles and a 25-year veteran trial court judge in Orange County, California....

Explore a detailed snapshot of academic life at the University of Nebraska with "University Studies of the University of Nebraska Volume 1910." This volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the scholarly pursuits and intellectual environment of a prominent American university in the early 20th...

"Everyday Life in Our Public Schools" offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily routines and experiences within England's most prestigious educational institutions. Written from the perspectives of head-scholars at Eton, Winchester, Westminster, Shrewsbury, Harrow, Rugby, and Charterhouse, this book provides unique insights into the...

Moral Pieces In Prose and Verse, penned by Lydia Howard Sigourney, offers a collection of reflections and poetic expressions intended to uplift and edify. Published in 1815, this volume encapsulates the moral and religious sentiments prevalent during the early 19th century. Sigourney's work comprises...

Explore the intellectual landscape of 19th-century Plymouth with the "Annual Report and Transactions, Volume 3" from the Plymouth Athenaeum. This meticulously preserved volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the activities, discussions, and research of one of the era's prominent learned societies. Delve into a...

"Canadiana, Volumes 1-2" offers a comprehensive overview of early Canadian life, culture, and history. Authored by William John White, this collection provides valuable insights into the social, political, and literary landscape of Canada. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the...

De Dictis Factisque Memorabilibus, or “Memorable Words and Deeds, ” is a collection of historical anecdotes compiled by Valerius Maximus, a Roman writer who lived during the reign of Tiberius. This edition, Volume 1, presents a compilation of these stories, offering insights into Roman...

This catalogue provides a comprehensive listing of publications from the Smithsonian Institution. Spanning a range of subjects within science and the social sciences, the catalogue serves as an invaluable reference tool for researchers, librarians, and anyone interested in the breadth of scholarly work supported...

"The General History of Ireland," translated and amended by D. O'Connor, presents a comprehensive historical narrative of Ireland. This edition includes an appendix compiled from the remarks of A. Raymond, adding further depth and perspective to Geoffrey Keating's original work. The book offers insights...

"The Living Questions Of The Age", penned by An American Citizen, delves into the pressing social, ethical, and political issues confronting late 19th-century America. This incisive work offers a thoughtful examination of the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing society. From discussions on...

In "On the Improvement of Society by the Diffusion of Knowledge," Thomas Dick passionately argues for the transformative power of widespread education and access to scientific information. Published in 1833, this work reflects the 19th-century belief in progress through knowledge. Dick envisions a society...

"Geschichte Des Verfalls Der Sitten, Der Wissenschaften, Und Sprache Der Römer In Den Ersten Jahrhunderten Nach Christi Geburt" by Christoph Meiners explores the decline of Roman morals, sciences, and language in the early centuries after Christ. This historical analysis delves into the societal transformations...