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1	Leviathan: With Selected Variants from the Latin Edition of 1668 more books like this by Thomas Hobbes add to wishlist This new edition of Hobbe's masterpiece is uniquely suited to meet the needs of both student and scholar. It offers a brilliant introduction by Edwin Curley, modernised spelling and punctuation of the text, and a key annotative feature found in no other edition: the inclusion, along with historical and interpretive notes, of the most significant ... see all copies from $3.56! new only from $14.13! \| first editions
2	Unfinished Journey: America Since World War II more books like this by Professor William H Chafe add to wishlist This popular and classic text chronicles America's roller-coaster journey through the decades since World War II. Considering both the paradoxes and the possibilities of post-war America, Chafe portrays the significant cultural and political themes which have shaped the country's past and present, including issues of race, class, gender, foreign ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Texas Government: Policy & Politics more books like this by Neal R Tannahill add to wishlist With an emphasis on policy and active learning, Texas Government: Policy and Politics is a popular and accessible text that is sure to engage students in Texas politics. Known for its exceptionally accessible and comprehensive coverage of the major aspects of Texas government and politics, this text is a complete teaching and learning package for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.99! \| SVS
4	Politics in States & Communities more books like this by Thomas R. Dye add to wishlist For courses in State and Local Government and Urban Politics. This best-seller stands apart from other state and local politics texts because of its comparative approach, thorough explanation, concern with policy, and ability to stimulate student interest. It focuses on the sources and nature of conflict in states and communities, along with the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Practicing Texas Politics more books like this by Lyle C Brown, Joyce A Langenegger, Sonia R Garcia add to wishlist Comprehensive and current, this market-leading text combines a survey of Texas government with coverage of public policy and relevant readings in each chapter. Fully updated coverage in the Thirteenth Edition includes the regular session of the 79th legislature, a discussion of the special sessions on school finance called by the governor, results ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $83.02!
6	Introduction to solid state physics more books like this by Charles Kittel add to wishlist Since the publication of the first edition over 50 years ago, Introduction to Solid State Physics has been the standard solid state physics text for physics students. The author's goal from the beginning has been to write a book that is accessible to undergraduates and consistently teachable. The emphasis in the book has always been on physics ... see all copies from $3.72! new only from $19.24! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The concept of the political more books like this by Carl Schmitt add to wishlist In this, his most influential work, legal theorist and political philosopher Carl Schmitt argues that liberalism's basis in individual rights cannot provide a reasonable justification for sacrificing one-self for the state - a critique as cogent today as when it first appeared. George Schwab's introduction to his translation of the 1932 German ... see all copies from $2.96! new only from $12.65! \| first editions \| SVS
8	California Politics and Government: A Practical Approach more books like this by Larry N Gerston add to wishlist "California Politics and Government" is a brief "nuts and bolts" book with contemporary examples that offer students a real life view of politics while illustrating the complex principles at work in California Government. In addition to introducing California's complex political system to students, major issues as economics, education, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
9	California Government and Politics Today more books like this by Mona Field add to wishlist The Eleventh Edition of this brief and inexpensive best-seller offers up-to-date coverage and comprehensive discussions of California government and politics, including coverage of the current Schwarzenegger administration, the special election, the current economic climate in the state, and even the execution of Stanley "Tookie" Williams. This ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	State & Local Government more books like this by Ann O'M Bowman add to wishlist The Seventh Edition of this best-selling text continues to provide the comprehensive and current coverage of institutions, political behavior, and policy-making at the state and local level. The strong policy orientation of the text, as well as its unifying theme of the increased capacity and responsibility of state and local governments, has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.39! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	State and Local Politics: Government by the People more books like this by David B Magleby, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist For Introduction to State and Local Politics courses. This is the most authoritative text for state and local politics. State and Local Politics: Government by the People continually sets the standards for other state and local politics texts by anticipating instructors' and students' needs. Known for its esteemed author team who treat each new ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.55! \| SVS
12 view cover	California: The Politics of Diversity more books like this by David G Lawrence add to wishlist Written by someone who teaches the California Politics course and who has worked in local government, this text is a comprehensive, thematically-organized treatment of California politics. This text uses two themes - diversity and hyperpluralism - that make this state's political climate so interesting. In particular, the author examines the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95!
13 view cover	Do I Stand Alone?: Going to the Mat Against Political Pawns and Media Jackals more books like this by Jesse Ventura (Read by) add to wishlist In this hortatory call to the American citizenry, the outspoken governor of Minnesota asserts that the sad state of American politics will change only when the people make their voices known and insist on high standards. He addresses important issues of the day, critiques politicians, and takes pot shots at the media that hit home. Ventura writes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Texas Politics more books like this by Richard H Kraemer, Charldean Newell add to wishlist This text explicitly and critically compares Texas politics to the ideals of democratic theory. The text's presentation of material engages students in controversial issues and encourages classroom debate, and it includes the 1998 election results. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.79! \| first editions
15 view cover	Solid State Physics more books like this by Ashcroft add to wishlist This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of solid state physics for undergraduate students in physics, chemistry, engineering, and materials science. see all copies from $35.64! new only from $38.34! \| first editions
16 view cover	Texas Politics Today more books like this by William Earl Maxwell add to wishlist "Texas Politics Today" continues to be a best-selling overview of Texas Politics because it offers students a wide range of viewpoints, drawing on the diverse political and social perspectives of its contributing authors to give students rich, nuanced insight into the political system and decision-making processes of the Lone Star State. Current ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
17 view cover	Sagebrush State: Nevada's History, Government, and Politics more books like this by Michael Wayne Bowers add to wishlist Since its publication in 1996, The Sagebrush State has served as the text for the Nevada Constitution component required for graduation from all Nevada colleges and universities. The second edition of this authoritative work is updated through 2001 to include recent changes in the Nevada Supreme Court, term limits, legislative oversight of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.20! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Franklin Cover-Up: Child Abuse, Satanism, and Murder in Nebraska more books like this by John W DeCamp add to wishlist see all copies from $6.65! new only from $14.34!
19 view cover	The Campaign Manager: Running and Winning Local Elections more books like this by Catherine M Shaw add to wishlist An ingenious, step-by-step guide to winning local elections, filled with practical examples of how to organize a successful campaign.. Based on the authors three terms as mayor and her numerous successes in managing campaigns is support of both candidates and issues, this book gives political novices and veterans alike a comprehensive and ... see all copies from $4.30! new only from $27.42!
20 view cover	Political Change in the Metropolis more books like this by John J. Harrigan add to wishlist This popular text has been thoroughly updated and revised to sharpen the focus on its "bias and change" theme while bringing the text into the 21st, post-September 11th world. Political Change in the Metropolis, Seventh Edition, continues to focus on the political changes that have taken place in American cities and the reactions of urban scholars ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.00! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Essentials of Texas Politics more books like this by Richard H Kraemer add to wishlist "Essentials of Texas Politics" lives up to its name. This is not a brief version of a traditional text, but truly the essentials - the key concepts - that students of Texas politics need to understand. This concise yet comprehensive overview compares the reality of Texas to the democratic ideal through a thought-provoking reform orientation. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.19! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	State and Local Government: The Essentials more books like this by Ann Bowman, Richard C Kearney add to wishlist The Essentials version of State and Local Government shares its thematic structure and approach with the bestselling full-length text of the same name, providing condensed yet comprehensive coverage of local government and public policy issues. The authors explain the structures of state and local government--including historical perspective--as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $42.14! \| SVS
23 view cover	Texas Politics: Individuals Making a Difference more books like this by Nasser Momayezi, Willard B Stouffer, Jr., David M Billeaux add to wishlist This dynamic approach to Texas Politics combines a motivational writing style with inspiring chapter-opening vignettes of average citizens who are working to improve the political process in Texas. Popular with students and instructors alike, this theme of individual participation empowers students and encourages citizenship. Also contributing to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $67.55! \| SVS
24 view cover	Lone Star Politics more books like this by Paul Benson, David Clinkscale, Anthony Giardino add to wishlist LONE STAR POLITICS offers a concise, balanced and pragmatic view of Texas government that students will find both accessible and informative. Innovative pedagogical features reinforce the importance of diversity in Texas politics and show how the state's unique history has shaped its modern-day institutions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $77.56! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Hedgehog, the Fox and the Magister's Pox: Mending the Gap Between Science and the Humanities more books like this by Stephen Jay Gould add to wishlist In characteristic form, Gould weaves the ideas of some of Western society's greatest thinkers, from Bacon to Galileo to E.O. Wilson, with the uncelebrated ideas of lesser-known yet pivotal intellectuals. He uses the ideas of these men to undo an assumption born in the 17th century and continuing to this day, that science and the humanities stand ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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