In the bestselling book that provoked a media sensation, former White House press secretary Scott McClellan takes readers behind the scenes of the presidency of George W. BushScott McClellan was one of a few Bush loyalists from Texas who became part of his inner circle of trusted advisers, and remained so during one of the most challenging and ...
An introduction to the changing relationship between science and technology. The authors demonstrate that the tie between science and technology has not always been apparent, and that for much of human history, technology depended more upon the innovation of skilled artisans than it did on the speculation of scientists. James McClellan and Harold ...
In this combination of investigative journalism and conspiracy theory, a Texas lawyer presents a case that LBJ had a role in JFK's assassination. McClellan presents motive, opportunity, and method.
This new Liberty Fund edition of James McClellan's classic work on the quest for liberty, order, and justice in England and America includes the author's revisions to the original edition published in 1989 by the Center for Judicial Studies. Unlike most textbooks in American Government, Liberty, Order, and Justice seeks to familiarize the student ...
"I am going to initiate coverage on this book: BUY! The title perfectly encompasses the theme of the book. Stephen McClellan, a Wall Street analyst for 32 years, highlights common practices of research analysts and what they mean for individual investors. This is a quick read, filled with anecdotes from Stephen's long career and his sound ...
Each chapter in this unique compilation, designed to be informative and thought-provoking, offers an examination of incidents from The Civil War through the 20th Century, important to the development of the American Nation. It features a mix of primary and secondary source materials on approximately 30 selected "moments" in American history. ...
Art museums have emerged in recent decades as the most vibrant and popular of all cultural institutions. Though art museums have never been more popular, their direction and values are now being contested as never before - both in the media and in the art world itself. This engaging thematic history of the art museum from its inception in the ...
Major General J. E. B. Stuart (18331864) was one of the Confederacys greatest horsemen, soldiers, and heroes. As early as First Manassas (Bull Run) he was contributing significantly to the Confederate victory; he subsequently displayed his daring and brilliance in the battles of Second Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and ...
Major General J.E.B. Stuart -- Lee's most trusted cavalry officer, a gentleman, a dashing figure, one of the great commanders of the Confederacy, a valiant soldier throughout a long and torturous war. Illus. in B&W.
Shibue Io was the daughter of a merchant family in 19th-century Japan and wife of a scholar-doctor of the samurai class. This book draws on the biography of her husband, written by Mori Ogai, to tell her story, and the story of her society, and her times.
In the harrowing tradition of Precious Victims--an unforgettable true-crime thriller also set in St. Louis. A seemingly open-and-shut case of accidental drowning is slowly unraveled to reveal a sordid story of wife and child abuse, sex, money, scurrilous lies, and a corrupt criminal justice system, in this riveting account of a man who murdered ...
With humor, McClellan shows busy people how to get the house in order and keep it that way. From quick cleanups to hiring help, this book is loaded with bright, shiny advice.
"Art and its Publics" explores the interface between the art object, its site of display, and the viewing public. Engines of democracy at their inception during the French Revolution, public museums have since fostered the democratization of art. As museum-going has increased dramatically in recent years, the question of 'whose museum?' and how ...
From relieving stress and chronic pain to improving overall health and vitality, this book brings the benefits of acupressure into readers' daily lives, offering hands-on techniques for stimulating acupressure points and locating specific areas of energy. Illustrations.
Computer systems have become an integral part of most companies. The newest of these is Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), a technology that provides on-line application software that companies rely on to manage their manufacturing processes. Applying Manufacturing Execution Systems is the book for everyone who has the responsibility of ...
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer In Bogota, it could be difficult to tell which was which. Since witnessing a brutal murder, Fiona had been on the run. The reporter's only shot at survival was tracking down the notorious mercenary "Angel." As skilled with weapons as Fiona was with words, the dark, sullen merc thought her naive and ...
Tru Palmer's dowsing ability--she "feels" resources hidden in the earth--is a gift and a curse. Years ago, she trusted the wrong people with her secret and was locked away. Now, in the Nubian desert on an oil-drilling job, Tru is struck by a powerful energy--one that brings visions of the past and tantalizes Tru with the promise that there may be ...
This book delivers all the information and sample code Java developers need in order to integrate new Java code with native and legacy applications that utilize platform-specific features. Sun's Java Native Interface (JNI) is the first API for building Java-enabled native applications that are binary compatible across multiple Java Virtual ...
Java by Example, Third Edition is designed to help programmers learn from proven examples written by experts. Review real, working code, and learn the right way to develop Java applets and applications that are elegant, readable, and easy to maintain. The book has been completely updated to cover JDK 1.2, with in-depth coverage of inner classes, ...
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The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
