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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...

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...

Title: An address to the citizens of the district of York, in Virginia.Author: John PagePublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from...

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...

The House On Henry Street is a non-fiction book written by Lillian D. Wald and published in 1915. The book is a memoir of Wald's experiences living and working in the Henry Street Settlement in New York City in the early 1900s. The Henry...

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...

Cities can only exist because of the highly developed systems which underlie them, ensuring that energy, clean water, etc. are moved efficiently from producer to user, and that waste is removed. The urgent need to make the way that these services are provided more...

Tuning Out Blackness fills a glaring omission in U.S. and Latin American television studies by looking at the history of Puerto Rican television. In exploring the political and cultural dynamics that have shaped racial representations in Puerto Rico's commercial media from the late 1940s...

Humankind have long viewed animals as if they shared human characteristics. Naturally this view is expressed in the naming of the beloved family pet, a farm animal, a race horse, an exotic bird, an insect, or any other animal. Arranged by type of name...

Trenton, like the state of New Jersey, is often maligned these days, but there was a time when Trenton was the fiftieth largest city in the United States and boasted worldwide leaders in the iron and steel, rubber, and pottery industries. Like many cities...

To find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com.Author: Ann Wolbert Burgess, Nicholas GrothISBN-10: 0669018929ISBN-13: 9780669018929Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/BloomsburyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/03/1998Pages: 250Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 9.19h x 6.04w x 0.82d

Author: Scott Aiken MasonISBN-13: 9798895534687Publisher: Page PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2024Pages: 356Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d

Author: G?nter KampfISBN-10: 3758351472ISBN-13: 9783758351471Publisher: Bod - Books on DemandLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/06/2024Pages: 74Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.18d

This book looks at the world from which the Italian woman came in order to understand how she was able to adjust to her new life and role in the United States. The first section of this study is dedicated to "La via vecchia."...

Factual misinformation is spread in conflict zones around the world, often with dire consequences. But when is this misinformation actually believed, and when is it not? Seeing is Disbelieving examines the appeal and limits of dangerous misinformation in war, and is the go-to text...

Have you ever observed someone you admire, and thought, "Wouldn't it be nice to be like them and have my shit together too"?That's something Harv often reflected on in his early years, navigating a plethora of challenges coming from many different angles.Here's the thing-those...

The Life of XXXTentacion: The Story Behind the Scars takes readers into the life of Jahseh Onfroy, also known as XXXTentacion-a music artist who became famous for his raw, emotional songs that connected with millions. Written and illustrated by Blaze Carter, this book explores...

Cloth and Human Experience explores a wide variety of cultures and eras, discussing production and trade, economics, and symbolic and spiritual associations.Author: Annette B. WeinerISBN-10: 0874749956ISBN-13: 9780874749953Publisher: Smithsonian BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/17/1991Pages: 448Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 9.01h x 5.98w x 1.20d

Author: Graeme BlairISBN-10: 1009235877ISBN-13: 9781009235877Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2024Pages: 588Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.71lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d

In Decoding America and Coming Home to Yourself: The Immigrant Experience, author Simone Johnson Smith offers hope and guidance in navigating the complexities of immigrant life. Drawing from her own journey and insights from her acclaimed podcast, The Immigrant Experience in America, Smith skillfully...

Public Outrage: Why Bad Behavior is on the Rise delivers a powerful exploration of the alarming surge in public misbehavior and confrontational attitudes sweeping society. From airport meltdowns to violent altercations in grocery stores and stadiums, bad behavior is becoming disturbingly commonplace. This book...

A friend should be able to be an attentive listener, which made semiotician Roland Barthes wonder in his intriguing dictionary of love, "cannot friendship be defined as a space with total sonority?". This volume takes on the encyclopedic task - in the sense of...

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...

The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any reader interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.Author: Robert GreeneISBN-10: 1665182768ISBN-13: 9781665182768Publisher: HighBridge AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/05/2007Format: MP3 CDWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 6.70h x 5.30w x 0.60d

The Next 25 Years of Public Choice brings together the perspectives of many of the world's leading scholars of public choice on the present state of knowledge and the likely future course of scholarship on public choice and constitutional economy. This book presents material...

In 1948 I was posted, as a Political Officer, to a remote part of south-west Arabia on the edge of the great desert called the Empty Quarter. In valleys made fertile by seasonal flood-waters lay the remains of an ancient civilization. I found inscriptions...

In The Humanist Spirit of Daoism, Chen Guying presents a concise overview of his understanding of the meaning and significance of Daoist philosophy. Chen is a leading contemporary Chinese thinker and spokesperson for a new Daoist approach to existential and socio-political issues. He was...

Script from the year 2011 in the subject Politics - Topic: Peace and Conflict, Security, Counterinsurgency Training Center Kabul, language: English, abstract: The Operational Art of Counter-Insurgency: A Handbook for Instructors and Advanced Practitioners of Irregular Warfare. This hand book is primarily the Cliffs...

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...

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...

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 is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Innovation is increasingly invoked by policy elites and business leaders as vital for tackling global challenges like sustainable development. Often overlooked, however, is the fact that networks of community groups, activists, and researchers have been innovating grassroots solutions for social justice and environmental sustainability...

Since computer scientists make decisions every day that have societal context and influence, an understanding of society and computing together should be integrated into computer science education. Showing students what they can do with their computing degree, Computers and Society: Computing for Good uses...

"Animal Impact" is a behind-the-scenes look at how some of today's most respected animal protection advocates are making a difference. Using this book's how-to framework, newcomers to the field can get a fast start to move the public, businesses, and government to act for...

What has philosophy to do with the poor? If, as has often been supposed, the poor have no time for philosophy, then why have philosophers always made time for them? Why is the history of philosophy--from Plato to Karl Marx to Jean-Paul Sartre to...

From the time of the ancient Greeks, thinkers have known the earth is round. Yet popular legend has persisted that Columbus proved this fact for the first time, and scholarship abounds with similar perpetuated errors. Why do social misconstructions--widely shared, long-lasting acceptance of facts...

This book examines Aquinas's aesthetic thought and view of art within the broader context of medieval aesthetics and the history of aesthetic development, emphasizing its profound influence on later aesthetics. The book not only elaborates on Aquinas's efforts to establish coherence between faith and...

Has America's beacon of freedom failed to live up to its credo? The American dream, that working hard would lead to a good life, has faded for many-people who now can't afford healthcare, housing, education, and food because they are struggling within an economic...

Some scholars of Islam have argued that slavery and concubinage are permissible according to the Qur'an and the teachings and practice of the Prophet Muhammad. When faced with dissenting views on the disputed subject of the legitimacy of slavery in Islam, they often respond...

How has the process of globalization shaped artistic practices on the one hand, and art history and theory on the other? The contributions in this volume approach this question from a range of perspectives, taking into account the role of travel, for example, or...

This book reinterprets the rise of the natural and social sciences as sources of political authority in modern America. Andrew Jewett demonstrates the remarkable persistence of a belief that the scientific enterprise carried with it a set of ethical values capable of grounding a...

The volume begins with Igbo Afa language, a universal and mother of all languages now known to few Dibias, artists, high priests/priestesses. Igbo Ugili Divination, mother of literacy and post-literacy, accesses records in Aka Ose with it, a feat which defies modern science. Demotic...

Discover the extraordinary legacy of Australia's First Nations people in Australian Aboriginal Religion: Country and Dreaming. For over 65,000 years, First Nations people thrived as global pioneers-masters of the sea, trailblazers in religion, art, aerodynamics, and innovators in land management, medicine, and commerce. Australian...