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BCR's Shelf2Life American Civil War Collection is a unique and
exciting collection of pre-1923 titles focusing on the American
Civil War and the people and events surrounding it. From memoirs
and biographies of notable military figures to firsthand accounts
of famous battles and in-depth discussions of slavery, this
collection is a remarkable opportunity for scholars and historians
to rediscover the experience and impact of the Civil War. The
volumes contained in the collection were all written within 60
years of the end of the war, which means that most authors had
living memory of it and were facing the effects of the war while
writing. These firsthand accounts allow the modern reader to more
fully understand the culture of both the Union and Confederacy, the
politics that governed the escalation and end of the war, the
personal experience of life during the Civil War, and the most
difficult and polarizing question in the history of the United
States: slavery. The American Civil War Collection allows new
readers access to the contemporary arguments and accounts
surrounding the war, and is a vital new tool in understanding this
important and pivotal chapter in American history.
This book builds on a critical and scholarly revival of interest in
Collins. Baker draws upon biographical revelations and the recent
publication of Collins's letters to provide a unique insight into
both the man and the writer. The volume will appeal to all students
of Collins and those with an interest in the life of
Nineteenth-century England.
Wilkie Collins is the only leading Victorian novelist whose letters
have not been published. This two-volume edition, edited by William
Baker and William Clarke, fills a gaping hole in any assessment of
one of the nineteenth century's most loved novelists. It is also
extremely timely. Two recent biographies have re-assessed his
private life and his literary achievements. His best-known novels,
The Women in White and The Moonstone, continue to feature on
television, and most of his thirty-odd novels are still in print.
This authorised edition reproduces his selection of around 700 key
letters of the 2,000 known to be in existence, some recently
discovered. Summaries and sources of the remaining letters are
provided in an appendix.
This new volume in the "Author Chronologies" series traces the
daily activities of the Nobel Prize winning author and playwright
Harold Pinter 1930-2008]. It is based upon published and
unpublished materials and discussion with his close friends, and is
the most detailed chronological account of Pinter to appear to
date. As such, it will influence future scholarship and criticism,
and is an invaluable reference tool for all Pinter students and
scholars.
Written for the food scientist, and food product developer, this
reference manual discusses the physical and chemical properties of
sucrose and its contribution to product flavour. Aspects covered
include the history of available sugar sources, from naturally
formed sugar in plants to the commercially developed, high quality
product used in the food industry. The manufacture of refined sugar
from both beet and cane plants is also discussed. Each chapter
contains a reference list for more in-depth coverage of chapter
subjects.
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ESV Journaling Study Bible
T.Desmond Alexander, Erika Allen, Geoff Allen, Clinton E. Arnold, Brian Aucker, …
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This ESV Journaling Study BibleĀ features 2-inch margins for
journaling and contains 12,000 study notes, book introductions and
timelines, 80+ maps and illustrations, 120 character profiles, 10
topical articles, and more.
The evolution of the relationships among the ANZUS nations--the
acronym for the Australia, New Zealand, and U.S. alliance for
common security formed in 1951--is examined in this volume's
essays. They also look at the implications of changing
relationships for the entire Asia-Pacific region. Editor Richard W.
Baker, director of the East-West Center's Australia-New
Zealand-U.S. relations project, has commissioned experts from
academia, government, and other backgrounds from the three
countries to research the full range of sociopolitical change in
the three nations and the changing perceptions of their national
roles and relationships. This study comes at a particularly
relevant juncture in world affairs because the defusing of the Cold
War has prompted nations worldwide to rethink their national and
international security measures and allied priorities.
Throughout the volume's main divisions: Social Dynamics,
Political Evolution, Images and Attitudes, and Implications for
Relationships, the interdisciplinary team of writers takes a hard
look at the long-held assumption, based on common language and
cultural roots, of fundamental shared values among the three
nations. Each society has evolved in individual and dramatic ways
based on changes in demographics, political agendas, and outlooks
on their international roles, security situations, and appropriate
national policies. Individual chapters zero in on key elements in
the national experiences of each country that have influenced the
nature and conduct of the relationships among the three partners.
Finally, the volume draws a balance between elements of
distinctiveness and similarity and projects implications for the
future of the relationships. For academics and students of
international relations, the book provides a case study of the
long-term evolution of alliance relationships and provides
instructive comparisons and contrasts with the post-Cold War
circumstances of other American alliances. For professionals and
others whose interests involve working in or between two or more of
these countries, this volume is an invaluable handbook that
contains an excellent summary of their recent histories, major
social and political developments, and problems, as well as their
characteristic world views and the major factors which affect the
dynamics of their interrelationships.
This is the third and final volume in a series examining the
southern anchor of the American alliance network in the
Pacific--the ANZUS alliance linking the United States with
Australia and New Zealand. This volume considers the policies of
the three partners toward the region in which their defense
alliance operates and the implications of trends in these policy
areas for the future of their relationship. The work analyzes
trends in three policy areas--regional security, the Pacific
Islands, and regional economic cooperation--each of which provides
a distinct window on the relationship. The dynamic Asia-Pacific
region is of growing importance to each of the ANZUS states, and
the approaches of the three to regional cooperation can only become
increasingly important.
Through the use of primary source documents, readers can learn
about key opinions and legislation in the important field of animal
rights and welfare-a current and highly relevant topic. Animal
Rights and Welfare: A Documentary and Reference Guide addresses a
broad range of key topics within the subject of animal rights and
welfare, including zoos, animal testing, philosophy regarding the
treatment of animals, and practical measures instituted to protect
animals, supplying readers with an impartial and authoritative
resource for understanding the history of animal rights and the
issues that dominate discussions about animal rights. Organized
chronologically, the book discusses topics such as animal rights
within the context of hunting for food, pelts, and other body
parts, as well as for recreation; working animals; animals used for
education or scientific and medical research; animals in the
fashion and entertainment industries; and the food industry. The
text provides reproductions of dozens of carefully selected primary
documents from the time of Aristotle (B.C.) to present day to
engage readers and provide opportunities for them to apply their
critical thinking and analysis skills. The text of each document is
introduced by a headnote to place it in context and concludes with
analysis that details its significance and clarifies specific
passages when needed. Each document or excerpt is followed by a
full citation of the document. Provides extensive coverage of a
variety of topics, ranging from historic events and information to
the latest developments in the field of animal rights and welfare
Presents an impartial, balanced representation of various
political/moral perspectives on the issues in animals rights and
welfare Offers primary source material-such as the Wild Horse Annie
Act of 1959-that enables readers to review the exact text of
important legislation Gives readers the resources to draw their own
informed conclusions by providing opposing perspectives on
often-polarizing animal rights and welfare issues, such as the
morality of using animals for industrial and medical research,
restoring wolves to former hunting grounds, and keeping highly
intelligent dolphins and Orcas in captivity Includes supplemental
material that provides additional context
Examining political campaigns and political advertising through the
analytical lens of media literacy, this well-illustrated and timely
handbook guides readers through the maze of blandishments and spin
that is the hallmark of the modern political campaign. It dissects
the persuasive strategies embedded in the political messages we
encounter every day in the media and demonstrates the importance of
critical thinking in evaluating media "stories." Key concepts of
media literacy are applied to political advertising in traditional
media (newspapers, television, radio) and on the Internet, the new
frontier of the political advertising wars. Dealing with blogs,
social networking, user-generated web sites, and other electronic
formats familiar to young voters, this lively introduction to the
new world of political messaging appeals to readers' affinity for
visual learning as well as their ability to discern messages in
text. Unique in applying media literacy concepts to the political
context while directly addressing students and general readers,
this book not only explains but graphically demonstrates both
established techniques of political "framing" and the new avenues
of persuasion being pioneered in digital media. It will also
interest viewers who like their political news in traditional media
but unconventional formats. Comprehensive coverage of the media as
a tool of political campaigns Accessible format intended to appeal
to students who are very familiar with the visual organization of
the Internet Sidebars highlighting critical thinking/viewing
questions; key definitions, facts, dates, and data; telling but
offbeat and entertaining trivia Substantial resources section,
includingtimeline, glossary, and annotated lists of print and
electronic materials Presentation correlating with state and
national curriculum standards
This work is the second in a series examining the changing
nature of one of the United States most important relationships,
the ANZUS Alliance, linking the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand.
The volume describes the evolution of the three countries
respective domestic economic structures, international economic
orientations, and relationships with each other in the period since
World War II. The study concludes that the most significant common
economic interest of the three is the preservation and
strengthening of an open international economic order and trading
system, an interest sorely tested in the present difficult economic
times. Still, the experts here find that Australia, New Zealand,
and the U.S. must match trends toward greater economic
interdependence with workable mechanisms and concerted action to
achieve their truly common interests in the international economic
system.
This important work will be of interest to scholars in
international relations, generally, and international economic
systems, specifically.
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