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Historical Dictionary of Mesoamerica

Author : Walter Robert Thurmond Witschey
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 081087167X
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Mesoamerica written by Walter Robert Thurmond Witschey and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mesoamerica is one of six major areas of the world where humans independently changed their culture from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle into settled communities, cities, and civilization. In addition to China (twice), the Indus Valley, the Fertile Crescent of southwest Asia, Egypt, and Peru, Mesoamerica was home to exciting and irreversible changes in human culture called the "Neolithic Revolution." The changes included domestication of plants and animals, leading to agriculture, husbandry, and eventually sedentary village life. These developments set the stage for the growth of cities, social stratification, craft specialization, warfare, writing, mathematics, and astronomy, or what we call the rise of civilization. These changes forever transformed humankind. The Historical Dictionary of Mesoamerica covers the history of Mesoamerica through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 900 cross-referenced dictionary entries covering the major peoples, places, ideas, and events related to Mesoamerica. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Mesoamerica.

The Ninth Hour

Author : Alice McDermott
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 0374712174
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book The Ninth Hour written by Alice McDermott and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magnificent new novel from one of America’s finest writers—a powerfully affecting story spanning the twentieth century of a widow and her daughter and the nuns who serve their Irish-American community in Brooklyn. On a dim winter afternoon, a young Irish immigrant opens a gas tap in his Brooklyn tenement. He is determined to prove—to the subway bosses who have recently fired him, to his pregnant wife—that “the hours of his life . . . belonged to himself alone.” In the aftermath of the fire that follows, Sister St. Saviour, an aging nun, a Little Nursing Sister of the Sick Poor, appears, unbidden, to direct the way forward for his widow and his unborn child. In Catholic Brooklyn in the early part of the twentieth century, decorum, superstition, and shame collude to erase the man’s brief existence, and yet his suicide, though never spoken of, reverberates through many lives—testing the limits and the demands of love and sacrifice, of forgiveness and forgetfulness, even through multiple generations. Rendered with remarkable delicacy, heart, and intelligence, Alice McDermott’s The Ninth Hour is a crowning achievement of one of the finest American writers at work today.

Pacts and Alliances in History

Author : Melissa Yeager
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857732560
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book Pacts and Alliances in History written by Melissa Yeager and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-11 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agreements between nations constitute the fundamental framework for the ordering of international affairs; and their successes and failures have led to some of the great turning points in modern history. The result of a unique collaboration by historians and political scientists, this book delineates, defines and assesses the idea of pacts and alliances as a key model of political organisation. Anchored by leading academics in the field, it presents numerous case studies covering a broad chronological sweep. Through theoretical and empirical methodology, the contributors address pacts and alliances from the fifteenth century onwards including, among others, the Korean-American and Moscow-Cairo alliances, the Sevres Pact, Turkey's accession to NATO and US alliances around the world. Through a close reading of these historical diplomatic relationships, fundamental yet relatively unaddressed research questions are developed and explored. First, what are the common denominators shared by successful alliances? Second, why do pacts and alliances disintegrate? Third, is the eventual demise of pacts and alliances inevitable? Finally, what are the implications of these issues on pact and alliance making today? This is the first volume to address this wide range of issues, and to bring together researchers and theorists from the historical and political disciplines to provide original and groundbreaking theories of diplomacy. Together, these case studies explore why alliances succeed, why they fail and why it matters. Pacts and Alliances in History is therefore not only important reading for the next generation of policymakers, but will also help frame scholars' enquiries as they try to understand key events in international relations and history.

The Army Medical Department, 1917-1941 (Paperback)

Author : Mary C. Gillett
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160867200
Total Pages : 670 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (672 download)

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Download or read book The Army Medical Department, 1917-1941 (Paperback) written by Mary C. Gillett and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CMH 30-10-1. Army Historical Series. Provides a long-needed in-depth analysis of the Army Medical Department's struggle to maintain the health and fighting ability of the nation's soldiers during both World War 1, a conflict of unexpectedd proportions and violence, and the years that preceded World War 2.

Genealogist's Address Book. 6th Edition

Author : Elizabeth Petty Bentley
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN 13 : 9780806317960
Total Pages : 816 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Genealogist's Address Book. 6th Edition written by Elizabeth Petty Bentley and published by Genealogical Publishing Com. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the answer to the perennial question, "What's out there in the world of genealogy?" What organizations, institutions, special resources, and websites can help me? Where do I write or phone or send e-mail? Once again, Elizabeth Bentley's Address Book answers these questions and more. Now in its 6th edition, The Genealogist's Address Book gives you access to all the key sources of genealogical information, providing names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, websites, names of contact persons, and other pertinent information for more than 27,000 organizations, including libraries, archives, societies, government agencies, vital records offices, professional bodies, publications, research centers, and special interest groups.

Long Island and the Civil War: Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties During the War Between the States

Author : Harrison Hunt & Bill Bleyer
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1626197717
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Long Island and the Civil War: Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties During the War Between the States written by Harrison Hunt & Bill Bleyer and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although no battles were fought on Long Island, the Civil War deeply affected all of its residents. More than three thousand men-white and black-from current-day Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties answered the call to preserve the Union. While Confederate ships lurked within eight miles of Montauk Point, camps in Mincola and Willets Point trained regiments. Local women raised thousands of dollars for Union hospitals, and Long Island companies manufactured uniforms, drums and medicines for the army. At the same time, a little-remembered draft riot occurred in Jamaica in 18G3. Local authors Harrison Hunt and Bill Bleyer explore this fascinating story, from the 1860 presidential campaign that polarized the region to the wartime experiences of Long Islanders on the battlefield and at home. Book jacket.

The Story of Kennett

Author : Bayard Taylor
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3387320051
Total Pages : 541 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book The Story of Kennett written by Bayard Taylor and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-11 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Martha's Flowers

Author : Martha Stewart
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN 13 : 0307954781
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Martha's Flowers written by Martha Stewart and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential resource from Martha Stewart, with expert advice and lessons on gardening and making the most of your spectacular blooms Martha Stewart's lifelong love of flowers began at a young age, as she dug in and planted alongside her father in their family garden, growing healthy, beautiful blooms, every year. The indispensable lessons she learned then--and those she has since picked up from master gardeners--form the best practices she applies to her voluminous flower gardens today. For the first time, she compiles the wisdom of a lifetime spent gardening into a practical yet inspired book. Learn how and when to plant, nurture, and at the perfect time, cut from your garden. With lush blooms in hand, discover how to build stunning arrangements. Accompanied by beautiful photographs of displays in Martha's home, bursting with ideas, and covering every step from seed to vase, Martha's Flowers is a must-have handbook for flower gardeners and enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Proceedings

Author : Buffalo Historical Society (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1118 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Proceedings written by Buffalo Historical Society (Buffalo, N.Y.) and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 1118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

For the Record

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book For the Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Rowdy

Author : Christopher Madsen
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 0996026010
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Rowdy written by Christopher Madsen and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2015-08-15 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Christopher Madsen made the snap decision-perhaps a rash decision-to buy and renovate the famous 1916 racing yacht for which this story is named, he could scarcely have imagined the consequences that were to follow. During the renovation Madsen's investigation of the original owner, New York senator Holland Sackett Duell, uncovered a remarkable true life 1920s adventure and love story; one which fully brings to life the era and flair of Gatsby and Hemmingway yet, by contrast, Rowdy is completely true, historically significant and meticulously documented in support of the authenticity. The reader first walks in Duell's footsteps as he departs New York in 1918 to participate in the Great War (the most detailed accounting ever written on New York's 306th Field Artillery, 77th Division). Highly decorated upon return, the adventure continues as Duell is immersed in politics at the highest level, the birth of Hollywood, sailing competitions with some of the richest men in America, fortunes and mansions and love affairs as well as scandalous affairs. A newly unearthed gem in American history, Rowdy will enjoyably transport the reader back in time to the Golden Age of Yachting-AND EVER SO MUCH MORE!A multi-award winning story and a beautiful coffee table book; 8 A1/2 X 11 hardcover with the look of worn, vintage leather, gold leaf stamping, rounded spine woven burgundy book mark. Full reviews, sample pages, awards etc., at http://www.rowdystory.com

The Long Island Historical Journal

Author : Roger Wunderlich
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Long Island Historical Journal written by Roger Wunderlich and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dirt Under My Nails

Author : Marilee Foster
Publisher : Bridgeworks
ISBN 13 : 1461623162
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book Dirt Under My Nails written by Marilee Foster and published by Bridgeworks. This book was released on 2003-07-21 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman farmer observes with a poetic and appreciative eye the transformation of the plant and animal life on her land through the changing seasons, and now through the encroachment of residential development.

Centerport

Author : David C. Clemens and Suzanne Johnson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467103918
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book Centerport written by David C. Clemens and Suzanne Johnson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once known as Little Cow Harbor, the coastal community of Centerport on Long Island's north shore is rich in natural resources, including a beautiful harbor with several freshwater streams surrounded by wooded hills. Centerport was originally the site of several important mills, but in the late 19th century, it became a summer retreat for both the rich and the not so rich. Youth camps, most notably the Franciscan Brothers' Camp Alvernia; guesthouses; and resorts as well as popular restaurants dotted the shoreline. In the early 20th century, large estates were established by the Vanderbilt, Van Iderstine, Burling, Morse, DeBrabant, Whitney, and Corbin families on the Little Neck peninsula. As the 20th century progressed, modest and generously sized houses replaced the small farms and many of the large estates. The unspoiled natural beauty and rich history has for centuries drawn residents whose love of Centerport continue to make our village a great place to live.

Encyclopedia of the Ancient Maya

Author : Walter R. T. Witschey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0759122865
Total Pages : 575 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (591 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of the Ancient Maya written by Walter R. T. Witschey and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-12-24 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of the Ancient Maya offers an A-to-Z overview of the ancient Maya culture from its inception around 3000 BC to the Spanish Conquest after AD 1600. Over two hundred entries written by more than sixty researchers explore subjects ranging from food, clothing, and shelter to the sophisticated calendar and now-deciphered Maya writing system. They bring special attention to environmental concerns and climate variation; fresh understandings of shifting power dynamics and dynasties; and the revelations from emerging field techniques (such as LiDAR remote sensing) and newly explored sites (such as La Corona, Tamchen, and Yaxnohkah). This one-volume reference is an essential companion for students studying ancient civilizations, as well as a perfect resource for those planning to visit the Maya area. Cross-referencing, topical and alphabetical lists of entries, and a comprehensive index help readers find relevant details. Suggestions for further reading conclude each entry, while sidebars profile historical figures who have shaped Maya research. Maps highlight terrain, archaeological sites, language distribution, and more; over fifty photographs complement the volume.

The Papers of Henry Clay

Author : Henry Clay
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813156696
Total Pages : 946 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book The Papers of Henry Clay written by Henry Clay and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 946 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third volume in the ten-volume series covers the career of Henry Clay from the Second Session of the Sixteenth Congress, where he engineered the second Missouri Compromise, to the presidential election of 1824, when he found himself eliminated as a candidate. Upon his return from Congress in 1821, Clay practiced law and interested himself in Transylvania University, among other things. Elected again to the House of Representatives and to the Speakership in the Eighteenth Congress, Clay resumed his leadership in national affairs; his concerns at this period were principally with the Monroe Doctrine, the Spanish and Greek revolutions, and internal improvements and the tariff. A continuing thread in the volume is the presidential campaign of 1824. Clay's correspondence illustrates the changes in political techniques brought about by the emergence of the Jacksonian type of campaign. Sectionalism, already revealed as a danger to the Union, continued as an important issue. Clay's optimistic anticipation of his election of course proved incorrect, and the volume ends with Clay in the powerful but uncomfortable position of being able, by throwing his support to one of three candidates before the House of Representatives, to choose the next President of the United States. Publication of this book was assisted by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

The Army Medical Department, 1917-1941

Author : Mary C. Gillett
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book The Army Medical Department, 1917-1941 written by Mary C. Gillett and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2009 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Book's Foreword: Long-awaited, Mary C Gillett's final work The Army Medical Department, 1917-1941, complete her four-volume study covering the years from 1775 to 1941. Although the Medical Department had improved medical standards and practices because of the latest advances in scientific medicine and was making significant progress toward creating an organizational structure and a supply system able to handle the demands of a conflict of any size, its reserves of trained personnel and supplies were seriously inadequate when the nation entered world War I in the spring of 1917. The narrative first describes the struggle of an unprepared department to meet the myriad demands of a war unprecedented size and complexity, then follows postwar efforts to meet the needs of the peacetime army during nearly two decades of continental isolationism and budgetary neglect, and finally covers the brief period of growing awareness of America's involvement in another major conflict and the intensive preparation efforts that ensued.