Michael Perry is a volunteer firefighter in New Auburn, Wisconsin--a declining town where the values of community remain strong, despite all the exterior changes. In this collection of essays, Perry writes about the town, his place in it, and some of his neighbors.
A follow-up to "Population: 485, Truck" chronicles a year in which Perry struggles to grow his own food, live peaceably with his neighbors, and sort out his love life. Hilarious and heartfelt, this memoir introduces readers to a wonderful and unique cast of characters.
In over his head with two pigs, a dozen chickens, and baby due any minute, the acclaimed author of "Truck: A Love Story" gives readers a humorous, heartfelt memoir of a new life in the country.
Introduction to Philosophy, Fourth Edition, is the most comprehensive topically organized collection of classical and contemporary philosophy available. Building on the exceptionally successful tradition of previous editions, this edition for the first time incorporates the insights of a new coeditor, John Martin Fischer, and has been updated and ...
Whether he's fighting fires, passing a kidney stone, hammering down I-80 in an 18-wheeler, or meditating on the relationship between cowboys and God, Michael Perrys essays draw on his rural roots and footloose lifestyle in a perspective that merges the local with the global.
Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive topically organized collection of classical and contemporary philosophy available. Ideal for introductory philosophy courses, the text includes sections on God and evil, knowledge and reality, the philosophy of science, the mind/body problem, ...
Unsurpassed in its authority and scope, the 10th edition of the most widely used periodontics text has been revised to include the most up-to-date information on new technology and emerging concepts. Published for the first time in full-color, and containing a new section on evidence-based decision-making, new chapters, scores of new illustrations ...
For the first time, veteran "Star Wars" authors Reaves and Perry tell the full story of the Death Star, the moon-sized space station that has provided endless fascination for fans of the "Star Wars" series.
Michael Perry is a volunteer firefighter in New Auburn, Wisconsin--a declining town where the values of community remain strong, despite all the exterior changes. In this collection of essays, Perry writes about the town, his place in it, and some of his neighbors.
What other people do for their pleasure is often shocking--and fascinating. That's why Brenda Love's authoritative and entertaining book is so mesmerizing. From adultery and birth control to computer sex and pubic hair sculpture, Love probes more than 700 topics, including both norms and extremes. 150 line drawings.
Several of the most divisive moral conflicts that have beset Americans in the period since World War II have been transmuted into constitutional conflicts and resolved as such. In his new book, eminent legal scholar Michael Perry evaluates the grave charge that the modern Supreme Court has engineered a "judicial usurpation of politics." In ...
J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings, said that his writing was inspired and influenced by the books of William Morris. This book contains two of Morris's best loved books: The House of the Wolfings and The Roots of the Mountains.
In this digital age of computer-generated graphics and typography, it's refreshing to find typographers who still believe in working by hand. No longer relegated to designer's sketchbooks, hand-drawn type has emerged from the underground as a dynamic vehicle for visual communication from magazine, book, and album covers to movie credits and NFL ...
The first part of a new Clone Wars duet features a group of embattled medics on the planet Drongar who struggle to save lives in the midst of the devastating conflict around them. Original.
Two "New York Times"-bestselling authors deliver the never-before-told story of the construction of the original Death Star--Emperor Palpatine's sinister satellite of doom that was introduced--and destroyed--in "Episode IV: A New Hope."
From the bestselling author of "Star Wars: Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter" comes the second in a new three-book series of adventures set in the period of the Clone Wars. Original.
Omega Cage is a hi-tech prison on an isolated planet--the dumping ground for the scum of the galaxy and the enemies of the brutal Confed. They say escape is impossible. Now, Dain Maro, sentenced to the Omega Cage for a crime he did not commit, is about to attempt the impossible. Reissue.
Inspired by a 1988 trip to El Salvador, Michael J. Perry's new book is a personal and scholarly exploration of the idea of human rights. Perry is one of our nation's leading authorities on the relation of morality, including religious morality, to politics and law. He seeks, in this book, to disentangle the complex idea of human rights by way of ...
A multitude of books and magazines help brides with decisions big and small--while the groom is left groping in the dark. But this one-of-a-kind guide offers indispensable advice on buying a ring, marriage licenses, dealing with the officiator, dealing with in-laws, planning the perfect honeymoon, and more. Photographs throughout.
Urban kids learn about perseverance, commitment, and dedication in hip-hop language in this groundbreaking picture book. Includes a CD with four tracks produced by world-renowned turntable champion, DJ Q-Bert, and the text from the story delivered in a freestyle rap by the author. Full color.
"The Chemotherapy Source Book, Fourth Edition" pulls together all the current information on the chemotherapeutic management of cancer patients, including choice of chemotherapeutic agents, use of combinations, and toxicity of individual drugs. Organized by disease site, the book brings together pharmacologic and patient management information in ...
In order for a community to be truly prepared to respond to any type of emergency, it must develop effective emergency planning. Emergency Planning guides readers through the steps of developing these plans, offering a number of strategies that will help ensure success. It delves into the patterns of human disaster behavior, social psychology, and ...
Designed for quick reference, this handbook provides easily accessible information on the specific drugs and treatment regimens used in cancer chemotherapy. This updated Second Edition includes new drugs and combinations of drugs and reflects the increasing use of chemotherapy in combination with radiation and surgery. The first section presents ...
The public's recent exuberance toward cosmetic surgery has spurred an unprecedented demand for appearance-changing procedures. But how can an average consumer discern the hype from solid truth? Which of the many treatments available can fulfill the promise of a more youthful look, or more beautiful skin, or a more pleasing body shape? Which ...
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