A History of the Amish (Nolt Steven M.)(Paperback)

A History of Language (Fischer Steven Roger)(Paperback)

This second edition of Steven Roger Fischer's fascinating book charts the history of communication from a time before human language was conceived of to the media explosion of the present day. Fischer begins by describing the modes of communication used by whales, birds, insects, and nonhuman

History of the Crusades III - The Kingdom of Acre and the Later Crusades (Runciman Steven)(Paperback / softback)

A History of Roman Art (Tuck Steven L.)(Paperback)

A HISTORY OF ROMAN ART The new edition of the leading textbook on Roman art, updated with new images and expanded geographic and cultural scope A History of Roman Art is an expansive survey of the painting, mosaic, sculpture, decorative arts, and architecture of ancient Rome. This acclaimed

History of the Crusades II - The Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Frankish East 1100-1187 (Runciman Steven)(Paperback / softback)

Pop Art a Critical History (Madoff Steven Henry)(Paperback)

Pop Art: A Critical History chronicles one of the most controversial art movements of the century. The anthology draws from a great range of sources, from the leading art magazines and art historical journals to newspapers and news magazines such as the New York Times, Life, and Newsweek. What

The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook (Lewis Beverly)(Spiral)

Amish Recipes from the Collection of Beverly LewisA homespun, authentic collection of Amish recipes collected over the years by Beverly Lewis. Many are from her grandmother and other family members as well as dear friends from the Amish world she writes about with such power and authenticity. Now

A History of Writing (Fischer Steven Roger)(Paperback)

From the earliest scratches on stone and bone to the languages of computers and the internet, A History of Writing offers an investigation into the origin and development of writing throughout the world. Illustrated with numerous examples, this book offers a global overview in a format that

A Midwife's Story: Life, Love and Birth Among the Amish (Armstrong Penny)(Paperback)

When hospital-trained midwife Penny Armstrong takes on a job delivering the babies of the Amish, she encounters a way of life deeply rooted in the earth. As she renews her respect for nature, she discovers an approach to giving birth that changes her life forever.A Midwife's Story is a

Arms of Nemesis (Saylor Steven)(Paperback / softback)

A perfect blend of mystery and history from the bestselling author of Roma and

A History of Reading (Fischer Steven Roger)(Paperback)

Tracing the complete story of reading from the age when symbol first became sign through to the electronic texts of the present day, Steven Roger Fischer's fascinating A History of Reading offers a sweeping view across time and geography of our evolving relationship with text. Turning to ancient

Amish Christmas Twins (Gray Shelley Shepard)(Paperback)

In these heartwarming, faith-affirming stories, three Amish families face the joys, and challenges, of the holidays--with fruitful results . . . THE CHRISTMAS NOT-WISH New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray When the foster parents they've cautiously grown to love

J.L. Moreno and the Psychodramatic Method: On the Practice of Psychodrama (Nolte John)(Paperback)

Beginning with a discussion of the intrinsic nature of psychodrama and providing the reader with a thorough description of the psychodramatic method, this book navigates the nature, applications, theories, and practices of the techniques originated by J. L. Moreno.The book covers the work of the

The Amish Canning Cookbook (Varozza Georgia)(Spiral)

From the author of The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook comes a great new collection of recipes, hints, and Plain wisdom for everyone who loves the idea of preserving fresh, wholesome foods. Whether instructing a beginning canner or helping a seasoned cook hone her skills, certified Master Food

A History of Bisexuality (Angelides Steven)(Paperback)

Why is bisexuality the object of such skepticism? Why do sexologists steer clear of it in their research? Why has bisexuality, in stark contrast to homosexuality, only recently emerged as a nascent political and cultural identity? Bisexuality has been rendered as mostly irrelevant to the history,

Mozipedia - The Encyclopaedia of Morrissey and the Smiths (Goddard Simon)(Paperback / softback)

Steven Patrick Morrissey is one of the most original and controversial voices in the history of popular music. Morrissey authority Simon Goddard has interviewed almost everybody of any importance, making Mozipedia the last word on Morrissey and The

A Companion to the History of American Science (Montgomery Georgina M.)(Paperback)

The Making of International Human Rights (Jensen Steven L. B.)(Paperback)

This book fundamentally reinterprets the history of international human rights in the post-1945 era by documenting how pivotal the Global South was for their breakthrough. In stark contrast to other contemporary human rights historians who have focused almost exclusively on the 1940s and the 1970s

Diplomatic History: A Very Short Introduction (Siracusa Joseph M.)(Paperback)

Diplomatic history explores the management of relations between nation-states by the process of negotiations. From the diplomacy of the American Revolution, the diplomatic origins of the Great War and its aftermath, Versailles, and the personal summitry behind the night Stalin and Churchill Divided

Pogrom: Kishinev and the Tilt of History (Zipperstein Steven J.)(Paperback)

So shattering were the aftereffects of Kishinev, the rampage that broke out in late-Tsarist Russia in April 1903, that one historian remarked that it was 'nothing less than a prototype for the Holocaust itself.' In three days of violence, 49 Jews were killed and 600 raped or wounded, while more

A Concise History of Hong Kong (Carroll John M.)(Paperback)

John M. Carroll's engrossing and accessible narrative explores the remarkable history of Hong Kong from the early 1800s through the post-1997 handover, when this former colony became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The book explores Hong Kong as a place with a

Roadside History of Louisiana (Robinson Charles M.)(Paperback)

If variety is the spice of life, then Louisiana's history is a red-hot gumbo. Roadside History of Louisiana is a piquant adventure through Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and, of course, the Big Easy, as well as historic plantations, tiny bayou towns, and old railroad stops.You can almost smell the

The Amish (Kraybill Donald B.)(Paperback)

The Amish have always struggled with the modern world. Known for their simple clothing, plain lifestyle, and horse-and-buggy mode of transportation, Amish communities continually face outside pressures to modify their cultural patterns, social organization, and religious world view. An intimate

The History of Economic Thought: A Reader; Second Edition (Medema Steven G.)(Paperback)

From the ancients to the moderns, questions of economic theory and policy have been an important part of intellectual and public debate, engaging the attention of some of history's greatest minds. This book brings together readings from more than two thousand years of writings on economic subjects

Rethink - The Surprising History of New Ideas (Poole Steven)(Paperback / softback)

Tells the story of how old ideas that were mocked or ignored for centuries are now storming back to the forefront of research. Using examples from the worlds of philosophy, science, technology, politics and business, the author shows what we can learn by returning to discarded ideas, and