This historical survey of the relationship between archaeology and biblical studies in the archaeological excavations in Palestine at Tell el-Hesi from 1840 to 1990 concentrates on the work of major excavators and scholars. It is a panoramic overview of the methods and theories that served to illumi..
A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments is designed to show students just how revolutionary the Constitution was and how relevant it remains today. The Companion begins by revisiting the key events leading to the Constitution's ratification, including the writing of the Decl..
Product DescriptionDesigned to help students understand the Constitution in all of its splendor and subtlety, this book introduces key events of the founding era, the Declaration of Independence, and the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention. The Constitution and its amendments are explored s..
Written in a conversational tone and illustrated throughout with interesting examples, A Guide to Empirical Research in Communication is an easy-to-understand and refreshing introduction to the topic. Class tested for several years, this text engages students in the research process. John Sumser exp..
Now in its fifth edition, A Handbook of Critical Approaches to Literature has become both a standard introduction to the close reading of literature and an invaluable resource for English graduate students. It offers students and other readers a variety of ways to interpret a piece ofliterature, ran..
Aerodynamic principles that make flight possible were little known or barely understood as recently as one hundred years ago. Although their roots can be found in the fluid dynamics of ancient Greek science, it was not until the scientific breakthroughs at the beginning of the twentieth century that..
Discusses the political, economic, social, and military events of the Revolution from the end of the 7 Years War to the inauguration of Washington Author: Alden, John R. Publisher: Knopf Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 039442851X ISBN-13: 9780394428512..
This volume includes readable translations of a number of important texts that speak to both concrete and practical issues of church life as well as questions of its very nature and constitution.Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the L..
About the AuthorThe late J.R. Hicks was formerly Drummond Professor of Political Economy, Oxford University. Author: Hicks, Sir John R. Publisher: Oxford University Press Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0198811632 ISBN-13: 9780198811633..
College resource Author: Snyder, John R. Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0397508573 ISBN-13: 9780397508570..
This unbiased analysis of statutes, regulations, and case law clarifies the complex rules of federal procurement policies, explaining the processes that government personnel and contractors must follow in every aspect of government contractingand#8212;from inception to completion. Topics include con..
Believing that African American religious studies has reached a crossroads, Cornel West and Eddie Glaude seek, in this landmark anthology, to steer the discipline into the future. Arguing that the complexity of beliefs, choices, and actions of African Americans need not be reduced to expressions of ..
The airplane has redefined the way in which people travel, conduct commerce, spend their leisure time, and wage war. From the Wright brothers' wood-and-fabric Flyer to the modern jet aircraft, the airplane has evolved in countless ways as its many uses have unfolded. The development of safe and effi..
A fascinating and enlightening look at the world’s oldest and most mysterious institution, written by an American journalist with unparalleled knowledge about the Vatican's past and present.The sexual abuse scandals that shook American and British Catholicism in 2002 brought to light a long-standing..
A fascinating and enlightening look at the world’s oldest and most mysterious institution, written by an American journalist with unparalleled knowledge about the Vatican's past and present.The sexual abuse scandals that shook American and British Catholicism in 2002 brought to light a long-standing..
Product DescriptionIn this enchanting book, John R. Stilgoe takes us on a tour of the seacoast, evoking its sights, sounds, and textures, and showing how it illuminates issues of landscape and American culture. Telling fascinating stories of fishing boats and lighthouses, wharfs and piers, quicksand..
Along the shore are fishing boats and lighthouses, wharves and piers, resorts and shipwrecks - picturesque vistas that are visited and photographed but have never before been scrutinized from a historical or cultural perspective. In this enchanting book, John R. Stilgoe takes us on a tour of the sea..
Acclaimed for the scholarship of its prominent authors and the clarity of its narrative, American Government sets the standard for public policy coverage while maintaining focus on three fundamental topics: the institutions of American government; the historical development of governmental procedure..
Wilson, James Q., Diiulio, John J., Jr. Author: Diiulio, John J., Jr. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0618955402 ISBN-13: 9780618955404..
Acclaimed for the scholarship of its prominent authors and the clarity of its narrative, American Government sets the standard for public policy coverage while maintaining focus on three fundamental topics: the institutions of American government; the historical development of governmental procedure..
Acclaimed for the scholarship of its prominent authors and the clarity of its narrative, American Government sets the standard for public policy coverage while maintaining focus on three fundamental topics: the institutions of American government; the historical development of governmental procedure..
The guide includes chapter focus, study outlines, "Did You Think That... " and practice questions with answers. Author: DiIulio, Jr. John J. Publisher: Cengage Learning Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 061856246X ISBN-13: 9780618562466..
The Essentials version maintains the structure of the main text but replaces the policy chapters with one brief chapter on the policymaking process. See entry for Wilson/DiIulio, American Government, 10/e, for more information. Author: DiIulio, Jr. John J. Publisher: Cengage Learning Binding: Paperb..
Disease processes among American Indians and Alaska Natives often have distinct manifestations that need to be considered by clinicians and health policy makers involved with these populations. Equally important, all aspects of Indian life including health are governed by the special relationship be..
In 1835, there were 175 steam locomotives in service in the United States. By 1900, that number had increased to 37,663. In this newly revised and expanded edition of his classic work, renowned railroad historian John H. White, Jr., chronicles the explosive growth and development of the steam locomo..