Archive for the ‘History’ Category
Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman
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On April 22, 2004, Lieutenant David Uthlaut received orders from Khost, Afghanistan, that his platoon was to leave the town of Magarah and “have boots on the ground before dark” in Manah, a small village on the border of Pakistan. It was an order the young lieutenant protested vehemently, but the commanders at the Tactical Command Center disregarded his objections. Uthlaut split his platoon into two serials, with serial one traveling northwest to Manah and serial tw… More >>
Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman
September 7, 2010
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Colossus: Hoover Dam and the Making of the American Century
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As breathtaking today as the day it was completed, Hoover Dam not only shaped the American West but helped launch the American century. In the depths of the Great Depression it became a symbol of American resilience and ingenuity in the face of crisis, putting thousands of men to work in a remote desert canyon and bringing unruly nature to heel. Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Michael Hiltzik uses the saga of the dam’s conception, design, and construction to tell … More >>
Colossus: Hoover Dam and the Making of the American Century
September 5, 2010
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American Government: The Essentials
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The Essentials preserves the structure of the main text but replaces the policy chapters with one brief chapter on the policymaking process. See the entry for Wilson/DiIulio, American Government: Institutions and Policies, Eleventh Edition, for more information…. More >>
American Government: The Essentials
September 4, 2010
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After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection, Volume I
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For more than twenty-five years, After the Fact has guided students through American history and the methods used to study it. In dramatic episodes that move chronologically through American history, this best-selling book examines a broad variety of topics including oral evidence, photographs, ecological data, films and television programs, church and town records, census data, and novels. Whether for an introductory survey or for a historical methods course, After… More >>
After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection, Volume I
September 3, 2010
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Out of Many: A History of the American People, Volume II
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This edition of a ground-breaking book weaves together the complex interaction of social, political, and historical forces that have shaped the United States and from which “the American people†have evolved. It tells stories of people and of the nation and emphasizes that American history has never been the preserve of any particular region. Traditional turning points and watershed events are integrated with the stories of the nation’s many dive… More >>
Out of Many: A History of the American People, Volume II
September 2, 2010
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Celia, A Slave
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Celia was an ordinary slave–until she struck back at her abusive master and became the defendant in a landmark trial that threatened to undermine the very foundations of the South’s “Peculiar Institution.”… More >>
August 31, 2010
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LB Brief
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LB Brief offers the authority and currency of its best-selling parent, The Little, Brown Handbook, in two briefer, spiral-bound formats (one with tabs and one without tabs) at affordable prices.  As in its previous edition, LB Brief provides students of varying skills and interests with clear, reliable, and accessible explanations of handbook basics–the writing process, grammar and usage, and research writing. The Fourth Edition builds on th… More >>
August 30, 2010
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Hinduism and Buddhism, an Historical Sketch, Vol. 2
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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: History / General; History / General; Religion / Buddhism / General; Religion / Buddhism / Rituals… More >>
Hinduism and Buddhism, an Historical Sketch, Vol. 2
August 29, 2010
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The American Pageant
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THE AMERICAN PAGEANT enjoys a reputation as one of the most popular, effective, and entertaining texts in American history. The colorful anecdotes, first-person quotations, and trademark wit bring American history to life. The 14th edition places an even greater emphasis on the global context of American history through a new feature, “Thinking Globally.” Revised primary source features excite student interest and help them learn to examine documents the way histori… More >>
August 27, 2010
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How the States Got Their Shapes
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Mark Stein is a playwright and screenwriter. His plays have been performed off-Broadway and at theaters throughout the country. His films include Housesitter, with Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn. He has taught at American University and Catholic University. … More >>
How the States Got Their Shapes
August 25, 2010
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