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Vitamin Discoveries and Disasters: History, Science, and Controversies (The Praeger Series on Contemporary Health and Living) Vitamin Discoveries and Disasters: History, Science, and Controversies describes the emergence of nutritional science and its contributions to our understanding of how the body functions. It is an absorbing... 

Memoirs of a Grandmother : Scenes from the Cultural History of the Jews of Russia in the Nineteenth Century No Synopsis Available List Price: 55.0 Price: 52.55  Read More →

The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy and Practice From the foremost living authority on Yoga comes the most comprehensive and reliable treatment of the subject available today. This is a work of impeccable scholarship by a person who has dedicated his life to the understanding and practice of yoga. The book... 

The Unauthorized History of DX (Wwe S.) DX, otherwise known as, D Generation-X, a wrestlers who spoke their minds no matter who they provoked, inside or outside the ring. List Price: $ 16.00 Price: $ 6.31  Read More →

Hardcore History: The Extremely Unauthorized Story of ECW (Second Edition) An expose of the notorious Extreme Championship Wrestling—a must-read for all wrestling fans. Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) was one extreme contradiction piled on top of another. It was an incredibly influential company in the world of professional... 

Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America A sweeping history of the Latino experience in the United States- thoroughly revised and updated. The first new edition in ten years of this important study of Latinos in U.S. history, Harvest of Empire spans five centuries-from the first New World colonies to the first decade... 

High Plains Horticulture: A History High Plains Horticulture explores the significant, civilizing role that horticulture has played in the development of farmsteads and rural and urban communities on the High Plains portions of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, drawing on both the science and the application... 

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... 

Timeline of World History A fascinating chronological guide to all the key events and people who have helped shape the world today. From the Big Bang through the rise and fall of the greatest empires to the great technological achievements of modern times, this book will help readers view our collective past in panorama, making... 

Return of the Canoe Societies: A Literary History of the B. C. Coastal Tribes. Second Edition. Return of the Canoe Societies is a thrilling adventure novel about First Nations Dugout Canoes paddling 1500 miles up the rugged British Columbia coast in support of land claims. As the paddlers come under attack by oppenents of the... 

History of the Gothic No. 1 : Gothic Literature, 1764-1824 No Synopsis Available List Price: 85.0 Price: 81.22  Read More →

The History Buff’s Guide to the Civil War: The best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal top ten rankings of the Civil War “The single best kickoff to the American Civil War…I can’t imagine a better guide for any of us, whether student or scholar.” -Robert Hicks author of the New York Times... 

Occupied America: A History of Chicanos (7th Edition) Authored by one of the most influential and highly-regarded voices of Chicano history and ethnic studies, Occupied America is the most definitive introduction to Chicano history.  This comprehensive overview of Chicano history is passionately written and extensively researched. ... 

The Culture of History Billie Melman takes us on a panoramic voyage of the 'culture of history' which developed in England after the French Revolution. She vividly recovers unexplored aspects of popular history, and unpicks notions of the uncosy past, a place of pleasurable horror and sensationalism, which survived... 

Western Art History Guide (Mobi Study Guides) An illustrated comprehensive Art History Guide from prehistoric to postmodern periods. Navigate from TOC or search for words or phrases. FREE Prehistoric Art chapter in the trial version. Audience Audience: Intended for everyone interested in art history, particularly undergraduate... 

History and Memory in African-American Culture As Nathan Huggins once stated, altering American history to account fully for the nation’s black voices would change the tone and meaning–the frame and the substance–of the entire story. Rather than a sort of Pilgrim’s Progress tale of bold ascent and triumph,... 

Gothic Architecture (The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art) Geographically, this survey stretches from Poland to Portugal, from Sicily to Scotland; chronologically, it ranges from Durham in 1093 to Halle an der Saale in 1530. It provides an introduction to the study of Gothic architecture, and a history and analysis... 

The War That Made America: A Short History of the French and Indian War The globe’s first true world war comes vividly to life in this “rich, cautionary tale” (The New York Times Book Review) The French and Indian War -the North American phase of a far larger conflagration, the Seven Years’ War-remains... 

A History of Plastic Surgery [With CDROM] The book covers the history of plastic surgery from the remarkable achievements of ancient civilizations e.g. India and Egypt, through the classical times of ancient Greece and Rome, up to the revolutionary techniques developed at the end of the Middle Age, the Renaissance and then... 

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... 

A History of the United States: Classics Edition No Synopsis Available List Price: 90.85 Price: 60.98  Read More →

An Illustrated History of Gardening (Horticulture Garden Classic) Illustrated with hundreds of photographs and line drawings, this authoritative tome traces the history and development of the centuries-old craft of gardening. Included are the surveys of ideas about composting from ancient times through the experiments in... 

Philanthropy in America: A History (Politics and Society in Twentieth-Century America) American philanthropy today expands knowledge, champions social movements, defines active citizenship, influences policymaking, and addresses humanitarian crises. How did philanthropy become such a powerful and integral force in American... 

The History and Philosophy of Social Science "The History and Philosophy of Social Science" proves that it is possible to meet the most exacting scholarly standards while also managing to make the history of the social sciences enjoyable to read. Scott Gordon provides a comprehensive review of the historical development... 

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... 

Theories and Documents of Contemporary Art: A Sourcebook of Artists’ Writings (California Studies in the History of Art) Ambitious and interdisciplinary, this long-awaited collaboration is a landmark presentation of the writings of contemporary artists. These influential essays, interviews, and critical and theoretical... 

History and Chronicles in Late Medieval Iberia This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the construction of the late medieval chronicle in Iberia by means of an examination of eighteen different late medieval accounts of the reign of the Visigothic king Wamba. List Price: Price: 99.00  Read More →

The People: A History of Native America This narrative takes an ethnographic approach to American Indian history from the arrival of humans on the American continent to the present day. The text provides balanced coverage of political, economic, cultural and social aspects of Indian history. While conveying the effects of European... 

The Most Important Book On Relationships In History Implicit Intransigence – Prime Force Of Relationships Is An Important Book That Reveals The Truths Behind Failed Relationships. A Must-read For Anyone Who Wants To Avoid Relationship Mistakes And Learn How To Study And Deal With Relationship Problems. The Most Important... 

Learning History in America As it extends recent discussions about multiculturalism into the sphere of contemporary historical understanding, this book sets out explicitly to explore the practical and theoretical implications of these discussions for people who learn and teach history in the United States. List Price: Price:... 

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:... 

History Pockets: Colonial America, Grades 4-6+ For grades 4-6 Students can build a Native American portfolio Includes background facts, reading activities, arts and crafts, and a teacher evaluation Grades 4-6. Introduce students to Colonial America through fun filled activities and facts all while building a portfolio. Projects...