For Introduction to U.S. History courses. Challenging students to get behind the facts, Making a Nation focuses on the relationships that shape and define human identity--cultural, race, gender, class and sectional relations--and recognizes the importance of such traditional fields as politics and diplomacy. The text shows that politics and the ...
Taking political economy as its organizing theme, "Making A Nation" offers an intellectual focus to history that is sensitive to the recent innovations in women's history and environmental history. The book focuses on the relationships that shape and define human identity--cultural, diplomatic, race, gender, class and sectional relations-- and ...
Use this updated edition of "Building a Knowledge Base in Reading", to make sound decisions about instructional programs and materials. You will find a broad and balanced perspective for building your practice around the best possible evidence-based reading research. The updates include expanded core understandings that give implications for ...
This is an unusual and challenging study of the 'inner world' of the Virginia gentry during Jefferson's lifetime. It argues that, in the years after the Revolution, the gentry turned away from public life into the privacy of their homes and families. A new, sentimental religion agreed that the world was filled with woe and advised detachment from ...
Political economy framework. Role of the individual. Global approach. Making a Nation, Portfolio Edition, Volume Two focuses on the relationships that shape and define human identity--culture, race, gender, class and sectional relations. The text shows that politics and the economy do not simply shape, but in turn are shaped by, the lives and ...
In the 19th century, when plant collecting by intrepid explorers was at its peak, demand for botanical illustrations was overwhelming. This book looks at the work of Walter Hood Fitch, whose flamboyant yet accurate drawings have made a lasting contribution to our knowledge of the plant world and to the art of botanical illustration. Fitch was ...
Taking political economy as its organizing theme, "Making A Nation" offers an intellectual focus to history that is sensitive to the recent innovations in women's history and environmental history. The book focuses on the relationships that shape and define human identity--cultural, diplomatic, race, gender, class and sectional relations-- and ...
This is the story of Orla who decides to have an upside down day. Her mum and friend Evette join in. The books in this series are brightly illustrated to help children to follow the story and understand the words.
In this tongue-in-cheek training guide for aspiring James Bonds, Agent Ace and his gadget expert, Charlie, show readers all the tricks of the espionage trade. In preparation for their first mission, young spies will follow a simple seven-day plan that explains how to go undercover, gather information, break codes, carry out switcheroos, and watch ...
The Mediterranean climate, with its mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers, gave rise to a fashionable gardening style. Not only do Mediterranean-style gardens offer gorgeous, fragrant, soothing sanctuaries that are wonderfully easy to maintain, but water-saving planting is environmentally sound and enormously appealing whatever one's region or ...
Sam, Jo, Mattie, and Katie have a very important petsitting job. They must protect Sophia, a beautiful pedigreed cat, from a mysterious cat burglar. But who is the cat burglar? Who really owns Sophia? And why does everyone suddenly feel very itchy?
A discussion of the probability (shown by DNA tests) that Thomas Jefferson was the father of his slave Sally Hemings's children. The essays reflect the deeper questions the relationship between Jefferson and Hemings has raised about American history and national culture.
An up-to-date guide to Vietnam, this text includes: listings of the best accommodation and restaurants; detailed coverage of all the sights; practical advice on exploring the area; and an informed background on Vietnam's cuisine, environment, and turbulent history.
For Introduction to U.S. History courses. Making a Nation, Concise Edition focuses on the relationships that shape and define human identity-culture, race, gender, class and sectional relations. The text shows that politics and the economy do not simply shape, but in turn are shaped by, the lives and cultural values of ordinary men and women. ...
Captain Kid has lots of advice for would-be pirates, from pirate names to what to wear to how to run a tight ship. Includes step-by-step craft projects and must-have accessories: a pirate hat, an eye patch, a pirate poster, and pirate stickers. Full color. Consumable.
"The Rough Guide to Vietnam" is the essential guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of one of Southeast Asia's most enticing destinations. Using expert advice explore the best attractions of Ho Chi Minh City, roam the best Vietnamese markets, shopping, temples, national parks and then slow the pace down with a trip to the paddyfields of the ...
Snow White Lamb is a lovely creature, but is betrayed by her wicked stepmother (a laughable sheep in purple eye shadow and too-red lipstick). Snow White finds safety in a forest cottage, until the wicked stepmother shows up dressed in disguise and poisons the young maiden lamb. Will Snow White Lamb ever awaken from the deep sleeping spell put upon ...
kida have lots of questions about nature, and now they'll have the answers, too! An amusing, fact-filled book, with open-the-flap surprises, Where Do Ants Live? is the perfect book for curious youngsters.
Although Cinderella is a cute bunny, her wicked stepsisters make life miserable. Fortunately, her fairy pig godmother is there to help, sending the little bunny off on a night of wonderful adventure in a retelling of this classic tale. Full-color illustrations.
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