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Sources of Stress and Relief for African American Women African American women are dying younger—and at a higher rate—than their white counterparts. Collins shows us how stress plays a role in many of the most common fatal diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, cancer, and diabetes. Studies worldwide have... 

The American Yoga Association Beginner’s Manual Fully Revised and Updated The American Yoga Association has set the standard for Yoga instruction for more than thirty years. Its classic Beginner’s Manual has sold close to 100,000 copies nationwide since its release in 1987. Now fully revised and updated with all... 

Product Description In his introduction to the The Best American Noir of the Century, James Ellroy writes, “noir is the most scrutinized offshoot of the hard-boiled school of fiction. It’s the long drop off the short pier and the wrong man and the wrong woman in perfect misalliance. It’s the nightmare of flawed souls... 

Kurt Vonnegut and the American Novel The novels of Kurt Vonnegut depict a profoundly absurd and distinctly postmodern world. But in this critical study, Robert Tally argues that Vonnegut himself is actually a modernist, who is less interested in indulging in the free play of signifiers than in attempting to construct a model... 

American Victory: Wrestling, Dreams and a Journey Toward Home “Compelling…American Victory represents the triumph of the human spirit.” –Los Angeles Times Henry Cejudo’s remarkable journey follows an unlikely hero, the son of illegal immigrants, from the mean streets of South Central LA to the... 

Encyclopaedia Of Contemporary American Culture As a meeting point for world cultures, the USA is characterized by its breadth and diversity. This Encyclopedia answers the need for an accessible insight to contemporary American culture, offering a comparative and interdisciplinary approach. List Price: Price: 315.00  Read More →

Grief and Genre in American Literature, 1790–1870 Focusing on the role of genre in the formation of dominant conceptions of death and dying, Desirée Henderson examines literary texts and social spaces in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century America. Henderson's study shows that an author's use or rejection... 

North American Contributions to the History of Linguistics This volume unites papers given by members of the North American Association for the History of the Language Sciences (NAAHoLS) at meetings held in Washington, D.C., in March and December 1989, respectively. They represent the scope and breadth of interest of North... 

American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century: Social, Political, and Economic Challenges First published in 1998, American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century offers a comprehensive entree to the central issues facing American colleges and universities today. This thoroughly revised edition brings the volume... 

Ghost Dances and Identity: Prophetic Religion and American Indian Ethnogenesis in the Nineteenth Century This innovative cultural history examines wide-ranging issues of religion, politics, and identity through an analysis of the American Indian Ghost Dance movement and its significance for two little-studied tribes: the Shoshones... 

The Education of Henry Adams: An Autobiography (American Heritage Library) Few books have so firmly established their place in American literature as The Education of Henry Adams. When it was first published in 1918, it became an instant bestseller and went on to win the Pulitzer Prize. More than eighty years later, in an age... 

English Cottage Gardening: For American Gardeners, Revised Edition Thanks to the extraordinary photographs and gardening wisdom in this classic book, the elegant intimacy of the English cottage garden is a practical possibility for amateur gardeners in diverse regions of the United States. The author has analyzed the aesthetic... 

Foundations of American Education: Perspectives on Education in a Changing World (15th Edition) This best-selling text, Foundations of American Education, prepares students for tomorrow’s classrooms through its thorough coverage of the foundations of American education, including the historical, legal, philosophical, social,... 

American Media History AMERICAN MEDIA HISTORY is a lively, engaging text that focuses on the development of the American media and its and impact on society. Each chapter centers on the development of a particular medium. The narrative incorporates brief biographies of important media figures and primary source materials to... 

Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy (American Dietetic Association) “A fabulous resource for moms-to-be! In this comprehensive guide to nutrition and health during pregnancy, Ward provides solid, research-based answers to women’s most frequently asked questions about... 

Shaping the American Landscape: New Profiles from the Pioneers of American Landscape Design Project "Shaping the American Landscape" explores the lives and work of 151 professionals who quite literally shaped both the land itself and our ideas of what the American landscape means. Although the contributors consider... 

A Companion to American Environmental History "A Companion to American Environmental History" gathers together a comprehensive collection of over 30 essays that examine the evolving and diverse field of American environmental history. Provides a complete historiography of American environmental history Brings the... 

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Gorgeous George: The Outrageous Bad-Boy Wrestler Who Created American Pop Culture This is the first-ever biography of the legendary wrestler Gorgeous George, filled with incredible never-before-told stories. George directly influenced the likes of Muhammad Ali, who took his bragging and boasting from George; James Brown, who... 

American History: A Survey, Volume 1 Highly respected for its impeccable scholarship and elegant writing style, Alan Brinkley’s American History provides students and instructors with a broad, comprehensive approach to the American past. It offers not only a scrupulous account of American political and diplomatic history,... 

American Ethnic History This book provides a new framework for examining and comprehending the varied historical experiences of ethnic groups in the United States. Thematically organized and comparative in outlook, it explores how historians have grappled with questions that bear upon a key aspect of the American experience:... 

Encyclopedia of American History Facts On File is proud to announce the revision of its award-winning 11-volume Encyclopedia of American History, the landmark reference to American history from prehistoric times to the modern day. This extensive revision features more than 1,000 new and revised entries, as well as a thorough... 

American Government: Roots and Reform, 2011 Edition (11th Edition) Updated in a new 2011 edition, American Government: Roots and Reform provides the historical context students need to understand our government and the most crucial and controversial issues affecting the nation in the 21st century. This bestselling book has... 

The Twilight of American Culture ISBN13: 9780393321692 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! An emerging cult classic about America’s cultural meltdown—and a surprising solution. A prophetic examination... 

Classics of American Political and Constitutional Thought This book is in New – Excellent condition List Price: 69.0 Price: 69.00  Read More →

American Plastic: Boob Jobs, Credit Cards, and Our Quest for Perfection The story of how credit and cosmetic surgery have created a subprime mortgage crisis of the body. In this provocative book, sociologist Laurie Essig traces the history of plastic surgery, tracks the effect of fashion and porn on our desire to “fix”... 

Asian American Parenting and Parent-Adolescent Relationships The growing presence of non-European cultures in America brings new challenges to as well as opportunities for parenting research. Whereas particular constructs of parent-child relationships were once considered universal, we now recognize distinct cultural variations.... 

Cyclopedia of American Horticulture, Comprising Suggestions for Cultivation of Horticultural Plants, Descriptions of the Species o The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher’s website... 

The American Institute of Homeopathy Handbook for Parents: A Guide to Healthy Treatment for Everything from Colds and Allergies to ADHD, Obesity, and Depression The American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH) is the oldest medical organization in the United States, founded three years before the American Medical Association. The... 

American Government: Brief Version This popular brief edition text for the one-semester or one-quarter American Government course maintains the framework of Wilson’s complete text, emphasizing the historical development of the American political system, who governs, and to what ends. Completely up to date, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT,... 

Chronology of American Indian History A fascinating, in-depth timeline of American Indian history, Chronology of American Indian History, Updated Edition describes thousands of years of events that helped shape the lives and cultures of Native Americans, as well as American society as a whole–from their ancestors’... 

Sports in American Life: A History This richly documented book traces the evolution of American sports from the colonial period to the present. The narrative is organized around the argument that sports have been a significant social force throughout American history. Emphasizes the social, economic, and cultural interaction... 

The American West: A Concise History Tracing events from the pre-history to the present day, this book offers a concise and accessible history of the American West. Explores the complex interactions between and among cultures in the American West Chronologically organized and informed by the latest scholarship Grounded...