In this, the first comprehensive study of city-states in medieval Europe, Tom Scott analyzes reasons for cities' aquisitions of territory and how they were governed. He argues that city-states did not wither after 1500, but survived by transformation and adaption.[...]
No detailed comparison of the city-state in medieval Europe has been undertaken over the last century. Research has concentrated on the role of city-states and their republican polities as harbingers of the modern state, or else on their artistic and cultural achievements, above all in Italy. Much l[...]
Society and Economy in Germany, 1300-1600 surveys the social and economic development of the German-speaking lands from the age of the Black Death to the eve of the Thirty Years War. It examines the political geography and social structure of the Holy Roman Empire as a constitutional polity in both [...]
From an early age, Tom Scott's thirst for truth led him to serve the Lord and seek the Spirit, ultimately going from participating in church choirs to serving as an evangelical pastor for 27 years. Then, he and his wife, Maggie, had a rather strange encounter-an interaction with members of the Churc[...]
The 'German Peasants' War' of 1524-26 was the greatest popular uprising in European history before the French Revolution. Its significance is heightened by the contemporary struggle for religious renewal in the Reformation, which had a decisive influence on its course. Yet very little writing in Eng[...]
The Culling is upon us! The Teen Titans finally came together during their assault on Project N.O.W.H.E.R.E.'s headquarters, but Superboy, Red Robin, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Solstice, and Skitter's newfound alliance is met with instant adversity. Finding themselves a mile underneath N.O.W.H.E.R.E.'s[...]
This is a management-level book for companies and organizations that are (orwill be) doing business in more than one country. This distinction applies toincreasing numbers of corporations because remaining competitive dependsupon supply chains, customers, and outsourced operations that routinely map[...]
In this workbook, you'll find examples, exercises, and in-depth explanations of astronomical topics found in TheSkya[ Student Edition planetarium software. Topics include the different types of sky coordinates, motions of the earth and planetary objects, naming conventions and locations of astronomi[...]
Warblers are among the most challenging birds to identify. They exhibit an array of seasonal plumages and have distinctive yet oft-confused calls and songs. The Warbler Guide enables you to quickly identify any of the 56 species of warblers in the United States and Canada. This groundbreaking guide [...]
For a decade, Tom Brownell's "How to Restore Your Collector Car" has been the ultimate guide for collector car owners looking to turn a beloved but neglected classic into a traffic-stopping collector car. In this new edition, Brownell and co-author Jason Scott provide a wealth of updated information[...]
After having his face sliced off one year ago, the Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City! But even for a man who's committed a lifetime of murder, he's more dangerous than ever before.[...]
Part of the DC Comics - The New 52, this volume collects the sixth action-packed arc of New York Times bestselling author Scott Lobdell. Batman's former sidekick Jason Todd, now known as the Red Hood, and The Outlaws deal with the fallout from Kori's past and learn that a top-secret villain has retu[...]
A new Superman - named Val-Zod - has appeared and the heroes of Earth 2 must convince him to help them in their darkest hour in one last, desperate attempt to stop Kal-El. Can they band together in time to prepare for Apokolips and the forces of Darkseid? And can Val-Zod become the hero they need hi[...]
The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding. Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are [...]
"They say I'm crazy. That's OK. I'm just curious and determined." --From Scott Hubbartt's diary, November 2, 2011How Could He Possibly Make It Out Alive?It was supposed to be a simple day hike. Scott Hubbartt was a military veteran with years of survival training. Everyone who knew him considered hi[...]