AMERICA IS FACING UNPRECEDENTED CHAL LENGES—new threats to our economic well-being, our environment, and our security. The American people are looking for real answers; the next president must mobiliz
A majority of Americans tell pollsters they want more government intervention to reduce the gap between high- and lower-income citizens, and less than one third consider high taxes to be a serious pro
Bankruptcy, home foreclosures, worries, fears and most importantly, shattered dreams… all these issues are plaguing America today. Come, take my hand and walk with me on our journey from bankruptcy to
America is increasingly ruled through a system of immoral morality, argues social critic and activist Derber (sociology, Boston College), which wraps the increasingly unaccountable power of US leaders
Christians today worry that America is in free fall, and that our role on the international stage has been profoundly compromised by our spiritual sickness. What can we do to make things right again?
Captain America is back from the world of Heroes Reborn, ready to serve as the Sentinel of Liberty once again. And the world is happy to have him back! But as his popularity rises and a wave of "Capma
If you think it is almost over - think again - the other shoe is about to drop. It is said that "ignorance is bliss" but WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW about this credit crisis WILL HURT YOU in more ways than yo
The Mayflies of North and Central America was first published in 1976. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unalt
Again and again, Latin America has seen the populist scenario played to an unfortunate end. Upon gaining power, populist governments attempt to revive the economy through massive spending. After an in
In this synthesis of recent work on early America, Kenneth Lockridge portrays a society divided against itself and unable to arrive at a generally acceptable basis for political order. The special circumstances of American life eroded the foundations of social and political stability, and continued to do so until long after the Revolution. The original stream of emigration deposited in the New World a great many people unwilling to accept any person, principle, or institution as a legitimate source of authority. The claims of would-be American gentlemen were subjected to unyielding scrutiny. Rejecting all claims to higher social, political, and religious authority. A highly mobile populace kept its distance from putative hierarchs by venturing again and again beyond the perimeters of settled social institutions. This recurring process of settlement and unsettlement encouraged an active scepticism regarding all pretensions to hierarchy, and it reaffirmed a commitment to local authoritie
In such modern classics as Chesapeake, Centennial, Hawaii, Alaska, andTexas, James A. Michener proved time and again that his understanding of and love for his country was unparalleled.This Noble Land
Originally published in Mini-Print format in 1966, this essential reference bibliography is again available. This set includes the original 29 volumes bound in two Mini-Print volumes, printed eight pa
Life and cases investigated by a 34-year law enforcement/intelligence officer in the USA and in Latin America. The title of this book was suggested to me many years ago when I saw a license plate fram
In Obama's America public works is once again a part of the national dialogue. Today it is offered as a solution to the economic downturn and to the public infrastructure crisis. This timely book exam
In the wake of the Standoff , Steve Rogers is reinvigorated and back in the red, white and blue. Sam Wilson still wields the shield, but must once again struggle to find his place in the country he se
Think you know the story of Cap and Bucky's origins? Well, think again. The secret story of the early days of Captain America is revealed here, told from Bucky Barnes' point of view. What was Cap and
Reeling from the devastation of World War I, many Americans vowed never again to become involved in European conflicts. This stance was formalized in 1935 when Congress passed the first Neutrality Act
A new Peterson Field Guide to 200 of the most common and interesting birds in eastern North America, written especially for kids ages eight to twelve.Increasingly popular among all ages, birding is an especially popular family friendly activity. This fun and lively guide provides just the right amount of information for kids who have an interest in birds and want to learn more. Each of the 200 species is described on a full page packed with information and written in an engaging style."Wow!" bursts contain particularly interesting facts about each bird. Range maps are easy to read and each one includes a key, so that small hands won’t have to flip again and again to the front or back of the book. There is even a space for young birders to check off birds they have spotted and the date the species was seen. Color photographs are used for identification purposes, and black-and-white line drawings by Julie Zickefoose illustrate interesting behaviors or characteristics.A birder since child
When Rebecca Lester was eleven years old—and again when she was eighteen—she almost died from anorexia nervosa. Now both a tenured professor in anthropology and a licensed social worker, she turns her
