Maximum Vantage: New Selected Columns, Bill Maxwell
Автор: Maxwell Bill Название: Maximum Insight: Selected Columns ISBN: 0813069017 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780813069012 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 3129.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: With syndication in more than 200 newspapers and a faithful readership nationwide, Bill Maxwell's status as one of the country's preeminent black journalists is unquestionable. This collection of his columns, primarily from the St. Petersburg Times, forms a body of commentary on humanity (and lack of same) that will capture the hearts and minds of Americans. Maxwell covers a sweeping range of subjects, including race-a central but not exclusive theme. He asks hard questions that courageously attempt to understand hatred and injustice in America; and he takes on controversial issues many columnists avoid and a wide spectrum of national figures-from Jeb, George W. and Clarence Thomas to the Pope and Jesse Jackson. Maxwell writes movingly about his childhood as the son of migrant farm workers in rural Florida, his love of books-beginning with those plucked from garbage cans-and his everyday encounters with the white world and the black one. With a voice that is provocative and insights that are deep and passionate, he tackles the plight of migrant workers, the devastation of the environment, religious intolerance, homophobia, affirmative action, illiteracy, public education, civic responsibility, politics-and racism. He criticizes blacks and whites alike in his search for truth and right, especially in his exploration of what he calls 'resurgent bigotry and Republicanism' and 'the black writer's most agonizing task-and duty-being dispassionate about the foibles and self-destructive behavior of African-Americans. Setting a standard for the newspaper column as social criticism, Maximum Insight illuminates the role of the black writer as an interpreter of the forces that define a diverse America.
Автор: Ledbetter Carole Название: Carole`s Columns ISBN: 1683140346 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781683140344 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3309.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Copyright law is a critical issue for authors, librarians, publishers, and information vendors. It is also a complex area, with many shades of gray. This book presents updated versions of the author`s copyright columns published in Against the Grain, the leading US journal in acquisitions librarianship since the late 1990s.
In summer 1862, Minnesotans found themselves fighting interconnected wars--the first against the rebellious Southern states, and the second an internal war against the Sioux. While the Civil War was more important to the future of the United States, the Dakota War of 1862 proved far more destructive to the people of Minnesota--both whites and American Indians. It led to U.S. military action against the Sioux, divided the Dakotas over whether to fight or not, and left hundreds of white settlers dead. In Columns of Vengeance, historian Paul N. Beck offers a reappraisal of the Punitive Expeditions of 1863 and 1864, the U.S. Army's response to the Dakota War of 1862.
Whereas previous accounts have approached the Punitive Expeditions as a military campaign of the Indian Wars, Beck argues that the expeditions were also an extension of the Civil War. The strategy and tactics reflected those of the war in the East, and Civil War operations directly affected planning and logistics in the West. Beck also examines the devastating impact the expeditions had on the various bands and tribes of the Sioux. Whites viewed the expeditions as punishment---columns of vengeance- sent against those Dakotas who had started the war in 1862--yet the majority of the Sioux the army encountered had little or nothing to do with the earlier uprising in Minnesota.
Rather than relying only on the official records of the commanding officers involved, Beck presents a much fuller picture of the conflict by consulting the letters, diaries, and personal accounts of the common soldiers who took part in the expeditions, as well as rare personal narratives from the Dakotas. Drawing on a wealth of firsthand accounts and linking the Punitive Expeditions of 1863 and 1864 to the overall Civil War experience, Columns of Vengeance offers fresh insight into an important chapter in the development of U.S. military operations against the Sioux.
Описание: Within a collection of columns extracted from twenty years as a celebrated culinary contributor, Chef William Hand shares not only diverse recipes and tips for cooks of all levels, but also personal anecdotes that chronicle his experiences as a creator of delectable dishes while working for some of the best establishments in large cities and small towns, for the rich and famous, and directors of soup kitchens and food banks. His recipes include warm mushroom salad with bacon vinaigrette, pasta di pollo al suga bianco, corned beef and cabbage, strawberry trifle, tiramisu, and a thing called Potato Candy. Chef Hand's tips, sometimes humorous and other times practical, include advice on how to eat through the winter blues; march through spring with pecans, popcorn, and things on sticks; partake in light, easy summer dishes; and savor all the flavors of autumn. Hand in the Kitchen is a collection of recipes and anecdotes shared by a seasoned culinary writer and chef with decades of experience creating delectable dishes in both professional kitchens and inside his own home.
Автор: Wood I. Название: PASS Cambridge BEC Vantage Student`s Book ISBN: 1133315577 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781133315575 Издательство: Summertown Рейтинг: Цена: 8237.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This popular BEC series has been completely revised. PASS Cambridge BEC is a practical course for students who wish to gain a recognised business English qualification. Focusing on relevant international business situations, the course has been structured to provide students with a thorough preparation for the Business English Certificates (BEC).
Автор: Wood I. Название: PASS Cambridge BEC Vantage Workbook with Key ISBN: 1133316557 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781133316558 Издательство: Summertown Рейтинг: Цена: 5069.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Автор: Cambridge ESOL Название: Cambridge BEC 3 Vantage Student`s Book with answers ISBN: 052167199X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521671996 Издательство: Cambridge University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 5793.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Providing the most authentic exam preparation available, these past papers allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. Books are numbered to indicate how many are available. Numbers do not refer to levels.
Автор: Yu Shiao-Shen Название: Chinese Mosaic: Memoirs, Short Stories, Essays and Columns ISBN: 1984543091 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781984543097 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3125.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Wood I. Название: PASS Cambridge BEC Vantage TB + Class Audio CDs ISBN: 1133317537 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781133317531 Издательство: Summertown Рейтинг: Цена: 1461.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: A high-profile murder on the edge of an erupting volcano... a family feud reignites... Magnus Jonson searches for the truth in the third installment of the Fire and Ice Quartet`Michael Ridpath is on the war path... This is international thriller writing at its best, fine characters, page-turning suspense and a great, fresh location.` PETER JAMES, Number One bestselling author of DEAD LIKE YOU
Автор: Cambridge ESOL Название: Cambridge BEC 2 Vantage Audio CD ISBN: 0521544564 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521544566 Издательство: Cambridge University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 8407.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Providing the most authentic exam preparation available, these past papers allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. Books are numbered to indicate how many are available. Numbers do not refer to levels.
Автор: Allan Название: The Vantage of Law ISBN: 1138261483 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138261488 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 5205.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The premise of this book is that a shift of vantage will help elucidate various important issues of law related to judging, to bills of rights and to more abstract questions of legal philosophy. The work begins by focussing on the jurisprudential issue of whether it is desirable to keep separate the demands of law and of morality and uses the device of changing vantages to elucidate the many issues that fall under that aegis. This is followed by a consideration of how judges ought to do their job when interpreting and whether the rule of law ideal differs from rule by judges. The last part of the book focuses explicitly on bills of rights. Building on the earlier parts, the author uses his device of shifting vantages to provide insights into how these instruments affect democratic decision-making and from which perspectives they will look attractive and unattractive. Written in a clear, accessible and engaging style, the book demonstrates that vantage point is a key criterion affecting how one understands and evaluates, firstly, some of the theoretical debates in jurisprudence and then, secondly, what judges are doing and whether a bill of rights is desirable or not.
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