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“…evocative vignettes and inspiring stories from many of California’s South Asian American citizens…” Paul Michael Taylor, Director, Asian Cultural History Program, Smithsonian Institution. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, adventurous travelers left the Punjab in India to seek their...
How medieval Dutch society laid the foundations for modern capitalism The Netherlands was one of the pioneers of capitalism in the Middle Ages, giving rise to the spectacular Dutch Golden Age while ushering in an era of unprecedented, long-term economic growth. Pioneers of Capitalism examines the...
In the 19th century, the Stevenson engineers pioneered marvelous lighthouses around the coasts of Scotland – lighthouses which inspire with their architectural elegance, and speak of compassion for sailors and fishermen risking their lives in these notoriously dangerous waters. But what was it...
This classic book contains a guide to the growing and care of wildflowers, and would be a great addition to the bookshelf of any gardening enthusiast. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are...
In 1918, urged on by his son Harry, John Benton Hart began to tell stories of a three-year period in his youth. He recalled his days as a trooper in the Eleventh Kansas Cavalry, fighting in Missouri and on the frontier, and his time as a civilian jack-of-all-trades doing risky work for the U.S....
A fascinating history of the generations who built outstanding and influential social research with a valuable resource for future research and teaching on methods.Presenting the landmark Pioneers life stories project, this one-of-a-kind book documents how modern social research in the UK was...
Dance along with the pioneers! Re-create authentic pioneer dances with your friends or church group using this easy-to-understand book and DVD set! Packed with information on performing each step, dressing in historical costumes, and adapting the dances for our day, this is an invaluable resource...
For more than a century, American communities erected monuments to western pioneers. Although many of these statues receive little attention today, the images they depict – sturdy white men, saintly mothers, and wholesome pioneer families – enshrine prevailing notions of American exceptionalism,...
Pioneering Entrepreneurship Research lists the seminal and pioneering research efforts conducted by a limited group of scholars from different disciplines that challenged traditional thought on small business and entrepreneurship – these pioneers and their specific contributions transformed our...
This book is complied to celebrate Professor Margaret Brazier’s outstanding contribution to the field of healthcare law and bioethics, with contributions being provided by leading experts in the field from the UK, Australia, the U.S. and continental Europe.
This richly illustrated gift book presents 100 pioneering women from the Collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. From Elizabeth I to Zaha Hadid, this book celebrates the accomplishments of women throughout history, highlighting not only well known pioneers but also women whose stories...
Pioneering Social Research combines the fascinating history of generations who built outstanding and influential social research with providing a major resource for current research and — especially for methods — for future teaching.Presenting the landmark Pioneers life stories project, this...
It seems that so many of today’s Hollywood stars come from Canada, but at one time only a few could claim to have conquered Tinseltown.Here are the biographies of those Canadians who crossed the border and beat down the studio doors of Hollywood to leave an outstanding legacy that inspired later...
This book is the compilation of life histories of various stalwarts of homoeopathy around the globe. The book illustrates more than 70 biographies. Author has covered various aspects of their lives helping the reader to understand the personality of these stalwarts. Also covered are their...
July 1969. It’s a little over eight years since the flights of Gagarin andShepard, followed quickly by President Kennedy’s challenge to put a manon the moon before the decade is out.It is only seven months since NASA made a bold decision to send Apollo 8 all theway to the moon on the first manned...
This is a biography of Brian Robinson, racing cyclist. Brian Robinson, the first Englishman ever to complete the Tour de France, went on to make a career as a professional cyclist in what is generally regarded as one of the toughest eras in a very tough sport. He adapted to French life, the...
From the Preface In the story of punishment, the institutions described in this monograph hold a significant place, yet their role in shaping the history of prisons has not hitherto been explored by any American or English historian of institutions. In vain do we look for even a mention of them in...
Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, and common foods of pioneers who settled in the Midwest during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Includes recipes.
My name is Ree. Some folks know me as The Pioneer Woman. After years of living in Los Angeles, I made a pit stop in my hometown in Oklahoma on the way to a new, exciting life in Chicago. It was during my stay at home that I met Marlboro Man, a mysterious cowboy with steely blue eyes and a muscular,...
The #1 bestselling author and Food Network personality at last answers that age-old question—“What’s for Dinner?”—bringing together more than 125 simple, scrumptious, step-by-step recipes for delicious dinners the whole family will love.For families juggling school, work, and a host of other...