Few political philosophers have laid such stress upon the organic and dynamic characters of human rights, rooted as they are in natural law, as did the great 20th century philosopher, Jacques Maritain. Few Christian scholars have placed such emphasis upon the influence of evangelical inspiration, or[...]
"The government in the past created one American Dream at the expense of almost all others: the dream of a house, a lawn, a picket fence, two children, and a car. But there is no single American Dream anymore."
For nearly 70 years, the suburbs were as American as apple pie. As the middle class [...]
According to "Fortune"'s Leigh Gallagher, powerful social, economic, and demographic forces are converging to render the suburbs unnecessary, and even undesirable, for an everincreasing number of Americans.
Gallagher introduces us to a cast of innovators who are redefining the American dream awa[...]
The wildly popular American manga web comic hits its landmark third volume! Piro and Largo are still stuck in Japan, and this odd couple of an anime/manga-obsessed fanboy and a hard-core gamer, are both stirring up trouble, and stringing together awkward crushes. It's a true fantasy existence, as th[...]
Toga Mahri Matora has been forced to sacrifice himself in order to save the great spirit Mata Nui, the world is in disarray, and the remaining Toa must team up to awaken Mata Nui.[...]
Toa Mahri Matora has been forced to sacrifice himself in order to save the great spirit Mata Nui, and the remaining Toa are in discord as a result. Mata Nui remains asleep, the world in disarray, and the Toa are left stuck in a swamp, planning their next move against the Makuta and trying to discove[...]
With the advances in digital technology, musicians can now produce their own music at home. Over the years the gear has gotten much better, and musicians have learned a great deal about recording. So why do so many musicians and engineers have difficulty getting truly professional-sounding results? [...]
This pathbreaking book analyses the political and military evolution of events in Catalonia during the Spanish Civil War. Offering a detailed account of the social revolution that pervaded all levels of Catalonia, it carefully documents the extent to which the war was lost when the Republican leader[...]
Jolie Anderson's collection of wild west tales focuses on the early frontier history of Colorado's plains and includes a look at some of the state's early pioneers like the "59ers" who promoted the state through travel guides and newspapers, exaggerating tales of gold discovery and even providing in[...]
Throughout the 1800s, explorers braved brutal weather and hostile enemies, trekking through the towering mountains and fertile valleys on the ragged edge of civilization. These early pioneers built stockades, trading posts, military camps and miniature citadels that would shape the state of Colorado[...]
E"veryone's bringing baggage to this baby shower..."
After her divorce, Carmen James is still trying to get back on her feet when fate pulls the rug out from under her. She's pregnant--and she's not sure who's the father. Just one more thing for her impossible-to-please family to worry about. On[...]
"Sometimes your last nerve is the strongest link to forever."
Amy Dover's dream to become a professional horse trainer hasn't come without a price. Career pressure, combined with a difficult marriage to an oppressive husband, has sucked away every last bit of joy the horses used to bring her.
This brand new edition of a classic, international bestseller continues to bring keen insight to an important topic - workforce diversity. Written in a charming, engaging style, it is a contemporary corporate fable - a tale for our times. This special 20th anniversary edition includes many new tips,[...]
"The first black American in the NHL tells his story"
Val James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Born in central F[...]
(Guitar Personality). Following on from the previous four successful Rory Gallagher books ( Essential Rory Gallagher, Volumes 1 & 2, The Complete Taste, and Play Guitar With Rory Gallagher ), comes this all-new acoustic collection. Eighteen songs arranged for guitar tab complete with full lyrics.[...]
Film noir has been understood as a genre exclusive to Hollywood. But classical US noir's downbeat sensibility also finds expression in later films from Japan, South Korea and China (including Hong Kong) and Taiwan, that have both participated in and been excluded from circuits of global-noir traffic[...]
Noel Gallagher is as well-known for his singer-songwriter talent as he is for his controversial, outspoken statements and his tempestuous relationships. Noel found worldwide acclaim with Oasis and influence the musical style of a generation. At the forefront of the Britpop movement in the Nineties,[...]
Heavy Radicals: The FBI's Secret War on America's Maoists is a history of the Revolutionary Union/Revolutionary Communist Party � the largest Maoist organization to arise in the US � from its origins in the explosive year of 1968, its expansion into a national organization in the early sev[...]