In 1803, when the United States purchased Louisiana from France, the great expanse of this new American territory was a blank--not only on the map but in our knowledge. President Thomas Jefferson keenly understood that the course of the nation's destiny lay westward and that a national "Voyage of Di[...]
Public spaces allow people to meet on ostensibly neutral ground, within the context of the whole community. "Social Interactions in Urban Public Places" draws on a unique study of nine public spaces within one English town viewed across a whole year, carried out by a large team of local observers wo[...]
This thoroughly updated Fourth Edition provides a balanced presentation of theory and observation. It introduces the principles of genetics and statistics that are relevant to population studies, and examines the forces affecting genetic variation from the molecular to the organismic level. Integrat[...]
A Brooklyn favourite with a national following, Franny's is known for its simple, seasonal Southern Italian dishes and exceptional pizza. Alice Waters says it best in her forword: "This book captures the beating heart of what makes Franny's so beautiful: its simplicity, its ability to make the ordin[...]