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Covers 1 May to 30 June 1778, a period that includes the Continental Army's last weeks at Valley Forge, the British evacuation of Philadelphia, and the Battle of Monmouth Court House.

As an engaging and persuasive survey of American public life from 1816 to 1848, Harry L. Watson's "Liberty and Power" remains a landmark achievement. Now updated to address twenty-five years of new scholarship, the book brilliantly interprets the exciting political landscape that was the age of Jackson-a time that saw the rise of strong political parties and an increased popular involvement in national politics. In this enduring and impressive...

In the vanguard of a new generation of writers, Nganang tells--"through the voice of a dog--"the story of an Africa born of military dictators and absolute poverty.

For centuries, the ancient Chinese philosophical text the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has fascinated and frustrated its readers. While it offers a wealth of rich philosophical insights concerning the cultivation of one's body and attaining one's proper place within nature and the cosmos, its teachings and structure can be enigmatic and obscure. Hans-Georg Moeller presents a clear and coherent description and analysis of this vaguely understood Ch...

In the middle decades of the twentieth century, Hawai'i changed rapidly from a conservative oligarchy firmly controlled by a Euro-American elite to arguably the most progressive part of the United States. Spearheading the shift were tens of thousands of sugar, pineapple, and dock workers who challenged their powerful employers by joining the left-led International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union. In this theoretically innovative study, M...

In the first book of her erotic new series, Lora Leigh invites you to an intriguing world where genetically altered Breeds and the humans who created them commingle-and sometimes cross the boundaries of desire...Cursed with the extraordinary power to feel other peoples' emotions, Megan Fields has tucked herself away in a remote corner of New Mexico, working as a small-town sheriff's deputy. She finds solace in the silence and heat of the deser...

This book is a wake-up call to remind us to think about the meaning of life and what is really important in this crazy world.

Within this book, you'll be able to "go inside" a baker's dozen companies and learn how they use Sales & Operations Planning to run their businesses better. You'll meet large companies and smaller ones, household names and names not widely known, companies whose products you use and companies whose products you've never heard of. You'll also hear from the consultant who helped them implement S&OP., The Best Practices Companies are: Agfa Amcor ...

Individual chapters demonstrate how four domains are integrated by faculty engaged in public scholarship ... " (Journal of Continuing Higher Education, Fall 2007)

A satiric, inside look at a Chicago television news operation in the 1970s.

Many generations ago, in a land known as Vellisium, a great evil threatened to destroy everything in its path. Five warriors were chosen and given the power to control the elements with the hope of defeating this evil. Due to the failure of one of the warriors, that evil was not completely destroyed, but was severly diminished. Unfortunately that evil is regaining its power and the task of destroying it now falls on the descendents of those or...

This is a story of love, perseverance, and success in overcoming autism with a natural and common sense approach. It is the true account of a remarkable young man who, despite the numerous obstacles and challenges blocking his path, has developed to the point that he can now enjoy a normal life. It will warm your heart to follow the progress of a child with serious disabilities and watch him blossom into a very productive and respected citizen...

Training for the Human Service field can be a daunting task. This book is meant to be supplemental reading for those studying for a career in the numerous support fields or anyone volunteering in outreach programs. You do not have to be paid to give support. Learn how to give it with an open mind and not just to those you consider worthy of help. The references in this book come from life and the experiences that I have had working as a person...

A little black boy searches for his history and origin. A spiritual love triangle takes place. A black woman is trapped where she does not belong. A young African warrior journeys into Egypt for one last mission. A free black man living in the conditions of 19th century American slavery is stalked by a menacing phantom. A Moorish woman is afraid of her own beauty. A young man is granted the powers of a Genie. A man waits for a wife to return h...

The life story of Belgararth the Sorcerer: his own account of the great struggle that went before the Belgariad and the Malloreon, when gods stills walked the land.

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A Children's Guidebook To promote reading, Building self-esteem and Decision-making ______________________________________________________ For Parents, schools, community organizations, social service agencies, libraries, bookstores and children who love to learn the Shaheana book is for you. As the clock continues to tick decisions are being made. Decisions are critical to the reactions we make. It's also clear that we teach our children to t...

This is an exciting story about the passionate love between Joseph and Jennie, God's warriors who were called to fight the powers of darkness. This story takes them places they never dreamed they would go. A pregnant Jennie is kidnapped, and Joseph must find her before their son becomes the next sacrifice.

An intrigue set in the City of London in the months following the stock market crash of 1987. A time of financial buccaneering when Guinness stood for scandal rather than stout, the Tories behaved as though Margaret Thatcher would reign for ever, Robert Maxwell played fast and loose with the markets, mobile phones were the size of champagne bottles and the greed of the bankers was blossoming to full flower. A hostile attempt by one pharmaceuti...

Are you planning a baby shower for an African - American male or female? If so, rather than hosting the same old cookie - cutter event, with the same old traditional theme showers and games, host an unforgettable and unique shower that embraces, incorporates, and celebrates the elements of Soul - the cultural influence of African-Americans and their ancestors. Put Soul In The Baby Shower with The African American Baby Shower Book. Embrace Soul...