Political Science - General

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

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Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) are a joint effort of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (HQ AFCESA), the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (HQ AFCEE) and...

Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) are a joint effort of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (HQ AFCESA), the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (HQ AFCEE) and...

The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive...

The use of cold-formed steel in the structural system of residential construction has taken hold in some site building markets but potentially offers far more value to the manufactured home industry. Steel is lightweight, fireproof, vermin resistant, dimensionally stable (not subject to material decay,...

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Presents information on instruments that can be used to screen and assess youth for mental health- and substance use-related disorders at various stages of the juvenile justice process. The Guide includes profiles of more than 50 instruments, guidelines for selecting instruments, and best practice...

The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive...

Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO reviewed: (1) whether the property within the Red Rock, Iowa, reservoir's boundary has been inundated beyond the levels permitted by the easements allowing occasional flooding; (2) whether compensation for the easements should be renegotiated with the landowners; and...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

Approximately 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job. In Michigan, an estimated 86,000 workers have work-related noise-induced hearing loss. Despite the fact that it is 100 percent preventable, loss of hearing is one of the most prevalent occupational diseases in...

In response to a congressional request, GAO evaluated the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) enforcement of certain safety standards at the Wilberg Coal Mine in Utah at the time a fire broke out, to determine whether MSHA: (1) violated any federal laws, regulations,...

This monograph was one of a series prepared by the faculty of the Quartermaster Corps School dealing with the operations of the Quartermaster Corps during the World War. It reveals some of the lessons learned of the World War on the subject of supply....

A sourcebook designed to provide process heating system users with a reference outlining opportunities to improve system performance and optimize energy efficiency in industrial energy systems.Author: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NrISBN-10: 1249028779ISBN-13: 9781249028772Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/13/2012Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.17d

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

This title was first published in 2001. This stimulating and well-written text is particularly suitable as a subsidiary text for courses in politics, sociology and ethnic studies.Author: Christopher Lord, Olga Strietska-IlinaISBN-10: 1138726206ISBN-13: 9781138726208Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/28/2019Pages: 308Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.65d

In China, the central government has the political will to control organized crime, which is seen as a national security threat. The crux of the problem is how to control local governments that have demonstrated lax enforcement without sufficient regulation from the provincial governments....

Winner of 2006 Illinois State Historical Society Book Award-Certificate of Excellence In the early twentieth century, John Coughlin and Mike Kenna ruled Chicago's First Ward, the lucrative lakefront territory and nerve center of the city. It was one of the most infamous havens for...

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Author: Theodore ZeldinISBN-10: 0192850822ISBN-13: 9780192850829Publisher: Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/06/1979Pages: 474Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 8.58h x 5.46w x 1.17d

Author: Andrea DanielISBN-10: 3640373278ISBN-13: 9783640373277Publisher: Grin VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/17/2009Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.09lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.05d

"An armed citizen, is a free citizen" according to the founders of our nation. 2A, the acronym for the Second Amendment, discusses the weaponization of the federal government by Washington bureaucrats as they attempt to confiscate the guns of law abiding citizens. In addition,...

Author: Joanne Carter M. EdISBN-10: 1963883616ISBN-13: 9781963883619Publisher: Prime Seven MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/11/2024Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d

"A comprehensive description of the Indonesian Army's history of political involvement. Crouch's incredible knowledge of so many facets of intrigue and manipulation, of names, dates, enemies and friends, and specific circumstances under which each...Author: Harold a. CrouchISBN-10: 0801495067ISBN-13: 9780801495069Publisher: Cornell University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1988Pages:...

Author: Carolyn Ladelle BennettISBN-13: 9798369422694Publisher: Xlibris UsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/09/2024Pages: 232Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

In the intricate web of deceit woven through the digital landscape with 'Misinformation, Disinformation, and Deepfakes in the Digital Age in today's world. This insightful book explores the evolving challenges posed by false narratives, intentional deception, and synthetic media in our interconnected world. From...

Risky play, encompassing activities like climbing trees and exploring unfamiliar terrain, is integral to child development, fostering resilience, problem-solving skills, and confidence. However, concerns over safety have led to its decline. Striking a balance involves creating supervised environments where children can experience managed risks....

CAPITAL CITY ANTHOLOGYWashington, D.C., the "District of Columbia," has served as the permanent capital of the United States of America since 1800. From its post-revolutionary era founding through the American Civil War, the fledgling capital city slowly but persistently evolved from an ambitious plan...

Activism in Hard Times in Central and Eastern Europe elevates the voices of civic activists from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and analyzes a wealth of information to generate new insights into how activism in the region manages to be vibrant, diverse, and consequential.Because...

This textbook offers an essential introduction to survey research and quantitative methods with clear instructions on how to conduct statistical tests with R. Building on the premise that we need to teach statistical methods in a holistic and practical format, the book guides students...

The Mahad Satyagraha was a peaceful protest by the Dalits (formerly known as untouchables) who were denied the right to use the water in the public tank at Mahad, which was reserved for the upper castes. Dr. Ambedkar organized the satyagraha to challenge this...

Sociology has developed theories of social change in the fields of evolution, conflict and modernization, viewing modern society as essentially unstable and conflict driven. However, it has not seriously studied catastrophe. A Theory of Catastrophe develops a sociology of catastrophes, comparing natural, social and...

When WHAT'S WRONG WITH US first appeared, the product description began with these words: This is a book that proposes a simple reason for why human beings find themselves in so much difficulty on this planet. It examines the steps that lead to what...

In this lively and hard-hitting book Jose Bove and Francois Dufour recount the dramatic events of their famous demonstration against McDonald's and examine the issues behind the resulting campaign, which has now stretched from France and Seattle around the world.Author: Jose Bove, Francois DufourISBN-10:...

Reader, thou hast here the beginning and end of a discourse concerning government; what fate has otherwise disposed of the papers that should have filled up the middle, and were more than all the rest, it is not worth while to tell thee.Author: John...

Get ready to dig deep into our history and government Discover the foundations of our country, shake hands with the Founding Fathers, explore the geographical expansion and growth of America, dive into the Declaration of Independence, examine the Constitution, work through the Bill of...

The Beatitudes of the Kingdom is a book written by James Oswald Dykes and published in 1873. The book is a collection of sermons on the Beatitudes, which are the eight blessings recounted by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Dykes explores the...

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This paper describes a method to estimate key aerodynamic parameters of single and multistage axial and centrifugal compressors. This mean-line compressor code COMDES provides the capability of sizing single and multistage compressors quickly during the conceptual design process. Based on the compressible fluid flow...

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This monograph summarizes the research and provides practical advice on how to structure collaborative writing for students in the higher education classroom. The monograph begins with compelling pedagogical support for collaborative writing projects based on the research that has emerged in cognitive and learning...

Accident and incident reports have indicated that flight attendants have numerous opportunities to provide the flight-deck crew with operational information that may prevent or essen the severity of a potential problem. Additionally, as carrier fleets transition from three person to two person flight-deck crews,...

The Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) is implementing a new approach to overseeing the safety of a 2.2-million-mile network of pipelines in the United States that transports potentially dangerous materials, including hazardous liquids, such as oil and natural gas. OPS has to complete several...

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that works for Congress. The GAO watches over Congress, and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayers dollars. The Comptroller General of the United States is the leader of the GAO, and is appointed...