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Dorothea Lange - Photographer of the People (Hardcover): David C King Dorothea Lange - Photographer of the People (Hardcover)
David C King
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R3,977 Discovery Miles 39 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A scholarly work that aims to be both broad enough in scope to satisfy upper-division undergraduates studying folk belief and narrative and detailed enough to meet the needs of graduate students in the field.

AmericanHeritage, American Voices - Colonies and Revolution (Paperback): David C King AmericanHeritage, American Voices - Colonies and Revolution (Paperback)
David C King
R529 R407 Discovery Miles 4 070 Save R122 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Find out what life was like in colonial America from the people who lived it! This first book in the American Heritage American Voices series will give you a rare glimpse into the day-to-day experiences of early Americans. You'll learn from fourteen-year-old George Washington about his Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour (such as "Do not laugh too much or too loud in public."); you'll read the testimony of an accused witch from the Salem witch trials; and you'll hear about the terrible conditions African slaves suffered when they were brought to America, from one of the slaves who survived. You'll also find out about what led up to the Boston Tea Party, what happened to the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the daring mission of the first submarine (in 1776!). From Columbus's letter describing his first voyage to America to the Constitution of the United States, Colonies and Revolution presents a wealth of period documents, including diaries, letters, articles, advertisements, speeches, and more, from both famous figures and ordinary citizens. Find out how all of these American voices working together helped to make this country what it is today.

Turf Wars - How Congressional Committees Claim Jurisdiction (Paperback, 2nd ed.): David C King Turf Wars - How Congressional Committees Claim Jurisdiction (Paperback, 2nd ed.)
David C King
R918 Discovery Miles 9 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For most bills in American legislature, the issue of turf - or which committee has jurisdiction over a bill - is crucial. This study explains how jurisdictional areas for committees are created and changed in Congress, and dissects the politics of "turf-grabbing". Political scientists have long maintained that jurisdictions are relatively static, changing only at times of dramatic reforms. David King disagrees with this premise and, combining quantitative evidence with interviews and case studies, he shows how ongoing turf wars make jurisdictions fluid. He argues that jurisdictional change stems both from legislators seeking electoral advantage and from nonpartisan House parliamentarians referring ambiguous bills to committees with the expertise to handle the issues. King shows how parliamentarians have become institutional guardians of the legislative process.

Have Fun with the Presidents - Activities, Projects, and Fascinating Facts (Paperback): David C King Have Fun with the Presidents - Activities, Projects, and Fascinating Facts (Paperback)
David C King
R309 R242 Discovery Miles 2 420 Save R67 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It's important to learn about the U.S. presidents, but it's even better to have fun while doing it. "Have Fun with the Presidents" is filled with activities, recipes, games, puzzles, profiles, quotes, and fascinating facts, about all 42 American presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush.

You will learn all kinds of interesting things about the presidents, their families, and the times in which they lived, but this is much more than just a book of facts. The games and activities in "Have Fun with the Presidents" will give you a better understanding of each president's important contributions, interesting hobbies, and unique personality.

In "Have Fun with the Presidents" you will learn thatHerbert Hoover and his wife spoke Chinese in the White House as a way of maintaining their privacyDwight Eisenhower was an enthusiastic cook who loved grilling on the roof of the White HouseTwo of Theodore Roosevelt's sons managed to sneak a pony into a White House elevator so they could take it to their sick brother's bedroomGeorge H.W. Bush hated broccoli so much he had it banned from the White House kitchenAnd much more

Why People Don't Trust Government (Paperback, New): Joseph S Nye, Philip D. Zelikow, David C King Why People Don't Trust Government (Paperback, New)
Joseph S Nye, Philip D. Zelikow, David C King
R1,250 Discovery Miles 12 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Confidence in American government has been declining for three decades. Three-quarters of Americans said they trusted the Federal government to do the right thing in 1964. Today, only a quarter do. Why the decline? Is this mistrust a healthy reflection of America's long-lasting skepticism of a strong state? Is mistrust a problem for the future of governance?

Bringing together essays by leading Harvard scholars, this book explores the roots of mistrust. It first examines government's current scope, its actual performance, and citizens' perceptions of its performance. It then assesses many possible explanations that have been offered for the decline of trust, including the end of the Cold War, elevated expectations following World War II, a weakened economy, the effects of globalization, resentment over political scandals, and incompetence of bureaucrats. The book clarifies thinking about the sources of public disaffection.

Mistrust, the contributors find, is largely unrelated to national economic conditions, to challenges of a global economy, to the Cold War, or to bumbling bureaucrats and venal politicians. Rather, they show that the most likely culprits are all around us--an interacting blend of cultural and political conflicts stirred by an increasingly corrosive news media.

Civil War Days - Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (Paperback): David C King Civil War Days - Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (Paperback)
David C King
R358 R283 Discovery Miles 2 830 Save R75 (21%) Out of stock

American Kids in History Dozens of projects and activities that will take you back to the days of the American Civil War Travel back to 1862 and spend a year with the Wheelers, an African American family in New York City, and the Parkhursts, a white family in Charleston, South Carolina, Eleven-year-old Emily Parkhurst and twelve-year-old Timothy Wheeler are eager to share the fun, adventure, and hard work of their daily lives. Along the way, they’ll show you how to play the games they play and make the toys and crafts they make. Make your own apple pandowdy and whip up a batch of tasty gingerbread. Send top-secret messages in Morse code, gather materials for crafting evergreen wreaths and pinecone turkeys,and sculpt a miniature sheep out of homemade clay dough. Play the exciting African game of mankala—that is, if you have time after making your own potato-print wrapping paper, papier-mâché bowl, and marzipan decorations. Civil War Days is filled with interesting historical information and facts about growing up in days gone by. Discover how different—and how similar—life was for American kids in history. Watch for Victorian Days, the next exciting book in the American Kids in History series! Also available: Pioneer Days, Colonial Days, and Wild West Days For Children Ages 8 to 1 2

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