Southwest literary humor and Yiddish humor collided in the ever-popular comic strip "Li'l Abner," From 1936 to 1977, when it ceased publication, this comic strip entertained, annoyed, riled, and amused legions of readers. Li'l Abner, Daisy Mae, Mammy and Pappy Yokum, Moonbeam McSwine, Marryin' Sam, [...]
This new entry in the "Backpacker" magazine series features practical, reasonable strategies for everyone who'd like to lighten their load on the trail.[...]
Fourteen essays explore the central problem of modern society -- the decline of free institutions and the growth of the state. Among the essays are 'State and Society', by Felix Morley; 'The Monstrosity of Government', by John Lukacs; and 'The Guaranteed Economy and Its Future', by Jonathan R T Hugh[...]
When do states choose to adopt a penitent stance towards the past? When do they choose to offer apologies for historical misdeeds, offer compensation for their victims and incorporate the darker sides of history into their textbooks, public monuments and museums? When do they choose not to do so? An[...]
The twin sisters Agnes Lewis (1843-1926) and Margaret Gibson (1843-1920) were pioneering biblical scholars who became experts in a number of ancient languages. Travelling widely in the Middle East, they made several significant discoveries, including one of the earliest manuscripts of the four gospe[...]
* Points out potential for new technologies and markets * Written by a mixture of top industrial experts and academic professors * Focuses on explaining how technologies are used * Comprehensive coverage with extensive cross-referencing .[...]
Global diversity in the practice of public sector accounting continues to impede the reduction of bureaucracy and the creation of comparable standards in terms of accountability and transparency. The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) continues to engage in the ongoing p[...]
Helps you learn the essentials of finance theory and practice with the tools needed in day-to-day practice. This book offers a practical step-by-step approach to understanding the fundamental theories and relationships guiding financial decisions in health care organization.[...]
Using a cultural approach to classical myths, this book examines how they affect psychoanalytic theory, historical experience, elite culture, popular culture, and everyday life. Berger explores diverse topics such as the Oedipus Myth, James Bond, Star Wars, and fairy tales.[...]
In this luminous novel about a modern Don Juan, John Berger relates the story of G., a young man forging an energetic sexual career in Europe during the early years of the last century as Europe teeters on the brink of war. With profound compassion, Berger explores the hearts and minds of both men a[...]