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This book champions the cultural and environmental commons as sites of resistance to the current trend of economic globalization, and explains the nature of educational reforms that promote ecological sustainability, conserving of cultural and linguistic diversity, local democracy, and greater community self-sufficiency.

This book champions the cultural and environmental commons as sites of resistance to the current trend of economic globalization, and explains the nature of educational reforms that promote ecological sustainability, conserving of cultural and linguistic diversity, local democracy, and greater community self-sufficiency.

This is Claude G. Bowers' 1936 book, "Jefferson in Power - The Death Struggle of the Federalists". This fantastic volume contains an account of the eight dramatic years of Jefferson's two administrations, presented with the skill of a novelist and the meticulous detail of a scholar. "Jefferson in Power" will appeal to those with an interest in the life and work of this famous American president, and would make for a fantastic addition to any b...

This book begins with an overview and history of United States paper money by Q. David Bowers, who continues with information about grading, the market, and other aspects of collecting, all in fascinating detail, written to be a "good read" in addition to imparting a lot of useful information. All varieties of federal notes from 1861 to date are illustrated and described in this 440-page book, which includes an eight-page portfolio of full-col...

This volume contains a collection of papers delivered by the partici­ pants at the second Conference on Computation and Control held at Mon­ tana State University in Bozeman, Montana from August 1-7, 1990. The conference, as well as this proceedings, attests to the vitality and cohesion between the control theorist and the numerical analyst that was adver­ tised by the first Conference on Computation and Control in 1988. The proceedings of tha...

This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 12th British National Conference on Databases (BNCOD-12), held at Surrey, Guildford in July 1994. The BNCOD conferences are thought as a platform for exchange between theoreticians and practitioners, where researchers from academia and industry meet professionals interested in advanced database applications. The 13 refereed papers presented in the proceedings were selected from 47 submissions, the...

Dealing with the Tar Heel basketball season, this book takes you on a journey to the University of North Carolina's 2009 basketball national championship, the program's fifth NCAA Tournament title.

This vintage book is fascinating and impartial account of Ireland's struggle for nationality, written by Claude G. Bowers. Ireland's history is one of romance and tragedy, here delineated beginning with the great parliamentary battle in the Dublin parliament. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of Irish nationalism, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "Henry Flood", "Flood's Par...

Presents the story of how the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill grew from a single course in the English department in 1909 to become an international leader in journalism - mass communication education.

The search for the perfect love may be fraught with peril. Take this poetic journey down the road to love and its many hazards.

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Few books exemplify the beauty of nature like the Wildflowers of field guides, and the Wildflowers of Arizona Field Guide is no different. Enjoy full-page photos as well as important, accurate information about 200 species of wildflowers found in the Grand Canyon State. Even if you have no botanical background, you'll find this great guide easy to use because all entries are organized by color and size. It's a great gift idea, but get one for ...

Adventure Publications proudly presents this new field guide that's sure to interest Arizona's residents, tourists and snowbirds. The Cactus of Arizona field Guide introduces readers to 50 species of those prickly plants. Organized by family, then by shape, this field guide includes the information you'll need to identify and learn about Arizona's cacti.

This is your guide to 200 of North and South Carolina's beautiful flowers. Full-page photos and fascinating descriptions make this a great guide for beginners and a terrific gift. The material is easily understood by those with no botanical background, but it also includes important, accurate information useful to those more familiar with plants. This user-friendly field guide is organized by color and size for simple identification of unfamil...

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Originally this book was written for my children. While in college I worked in the computer lab and had the time to be creative. The first chapter is mostly introduction to the setting and of characters. If it seems a little long and boring give it a chance, Chapter two is where the true adventure starts. For the young at heart and any with the least bit of imagination, this concept of how Leprechauns came to exist will place the reader side b...

Striking Back: Combat in Korea, March-April 1951 is the second book in a three-volume series about the Korean War, examining the fighting that occurred during the late winter and early spring of the war's first year. By the beginning of March, UN forces shifted strategic focus from defense to offense. In April, the combination of stabilized fronts and the enemy's failed attacks made conditions ideal for launching combat offensives. The brutal ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many combat veterans refuse to discuss their experiences on the line. With the passage of time and the unreliability of memory, it becomes difficult to understand the true nature of war. In The Line: Combat in Korea, January-February 1951, retired Army colonel William T. Bowers uses firsthand, eyewitness accounts of the Korean War to offer readers an intimate look at the heroism and horror of the battlefront. These interviews of soldiers on th...

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