"An unblinkered look at our imperial past . . . a perceptive work by one of our most perceptive historians."--Studs Terkel A work of remarkable prescience, Empire As A Way of Life is influential historian William Appleman Williams's groundbreaking work highlighting imperialism--"empire as a way of life"--as the dominant theme in American history. ...
"Everyday Negotiation" shows how to recognize the shadow negotiation - where the unspoken attitudes, hidden assumptions, and conflicting agendas that drive the bargaining process play out - and how to put that knowledge to work. Originally titled "The Shadow Negotiation" and named by "Harvard Business Review" as one of the Ten Best Books of 2000, ...
Flake presents a powerful message of self-reliance and spiritual affirmation. He explains how using the process of bootstrapping and following his clear, practical nine steps enabled him and others to live his "by-the-bootstraps" gospel.
A multimedia anthem to the American post-boomer generation--our country's 13th generation since the founding fathers--this collection of commentary, quotes, and cartoons describes the elusive group in their own words and quotes sources from Tipper Gore to 2 Live Crew, from They Might Be Giants to the cult film Heathers. Cartoons throughout.
This volume provides lavish details on the New Kingdom remains from the Nubian sites of Qustul and Adindan. Nubia prospered, as it was more closely tied to Egypt during this period of its history than at any other time. The Egyptian influence and Nubia's prosperity are clearly depicted in the burials. William J. Murnane contributes a chapter on ...
In 1940, when John Wheelwright was killed by a speeding car, Boston lost one of its most colorful personalities and American poetry one of its most original and provocative talents. Wheelwright received little popular recognition in his short lifetime, although his work caught the eyes of perspicacious critics, who market him as a man to watch.
This essay collection explores the sources, style and quality of Lincoln's leadership. Challenging several schools of thought, the contributors show how both Lincoln's character and American democratic culture influenced his leadership style.
The strength of "Engineering Computation" is its combination of the two most important computational programs in the engineering marketplace today, MATLAB(R) and Excel(R). Engineering students will need to know how to use both programs to solve problems. While it is important to teach the mechanics of using the relevant tools, those tools can ...
This title provides personal reflections on Lincoln's life and legacy. In "Lincoln Lessons", seventeen of today's most respected academics, historians, lawyers, and politicians provide candid reflections on the importance of Abraham Lincoln in their intellectual lives. Their essays, gathered by editors Frank J. Williams and William D. Pederson, ...
This book collects all of Williams' known writings--reviews, essays, introductions, and letters to the editor--on the two generations of poets that followed him. Only a revived clarity and accuracy in sight and expression would enable the modern world to reform a social order which Williams saw in complete disarray.
Retells well-known classical myths using works of art in Washington D.C.'s National Gallery as illustrations. Also includes information about the paintings, sculptures, and artists.
Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt are widely considered the two greatest presidents of the past two centuries. How did these two very different men rise to power, run their administrations, and achieve greatness? How did they set their policies, rally public opinion, and transform the nation? Were they ultimately more different or alike? ...
Encompassing what has been called the "golden age" of celluloid collectibles, Celluloid Treasures of the Victorian Era takes a look at the time period from 1885 to 1915. Photo albums; hat, glove, necktie, and handkerchief boxes; hand mirrors; brushes; autograph books; and prayer books featuring pastel portraits of beautiful Victorian women and ...
At all of its levels, a primary function of government is give out money. Government "funds" many groups to carry out public purposes. This book presents a new approach which shifts funding to investment. It replaces the traditional "Request for proposal" process with a sharp focus on key investor questions: "What are we buying?" and "What is the ...
"James Madison: Philosopher, Founder, and Statesman" presents fresh scholarship on the philosophical statesman who served as the nation's fourth president and who is often called both the father of the U.S. Constitution and the father of the Bill of Rights.These essays by historians and political scientists from the United States and abroad focus ...
This book presents a comprehensive articulation of New Testament teachings on mission from a contemporary American evangelical standpoint. Mission in the New Testament contributes a fresh statement of the biblical foundations of mission, serving as a catalyst for completion of the church's universal mission in this generation. After investigating ...
After the summer people go back to the city, the "winter folk," Mole, Fox, Opossum, Rabbit, Skunk, Raccoon and their families and friends, move into the empty house for the season.
This collection of essays is a retrospective analysis of the Washington administration's importance to the understanding of the modern presidency. The text also looks at different aspects of presidential powers, and at Washington's varying press coverage.
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