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Author : Kerwin C. Swint
Publisher : Union Square Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Advertising, Political
ISBN : 9781402757365
Explores the 25 most negative campaigns in American history, including key mayoral races, especially nasty gubernatorial contests, divisive runs for the U.S. Senate, and presidential mudslinging.
Author : Tim Sheehy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798888452066
The unique history of aerial firefighting as seen through the eyes of a pilot, former Navy SEAL, and current owner of one of the most successful aerial firefighting companies in the world. Blending historical context and first-person narrative, Mudslingers tells the dramatic and colorful story of aerial firefighting in America, as seen through the eyes of a decorated former Navy SEAL, US Naval Academy graduate, firefighting pilot, and businessman who founded Montana-based Bridger Aerospace, one of the most successful aerial firefighting teams in the world. Part narrative nonfiction, part memoir, Mudslingers is a riveting account of one person’s journey from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq to the front lines of a different but no less important battle on the home front—the war against the escalating threat of wildfire. From the early days of the B-17 to the modern fleets of the twenty-first century, Tim Sheehy will take you on a ride through the history of aerial firefighting—the most hazardous and demanding aviation mission in the world. Mudslingers is a rollicking read, an enlightening journey, and a call to action for anyone who believes wildfires are not only one of the greatest threats facing modern civilization but a threat that has long been underestimated, misunderstood, and poorly addressed, despite repeated examples of bravery and innovation by those who choose to do battle with the flames. Indeed, save for a few historic military engagements in the twentieth century, there is not a sustained aviation mission anywhere that comes close to encompassing the danger, precision, and unforgiving nature of aerial firefighting. In telling this story, Sheehy takes readers into the cockpit and into the lives of his fellow pilots—past and present—as they struggle with the seemingly never-ending threat of wildfires. One hundred percent of author proceeds from this book are donated to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and the United Aerial Firefighters Association.
Author : Jody C Baumgartner,Peter L. Francia
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781538129173
During every election cycle, political observers generate a seemingly limitless supply of theories, opinions, and predictions. Unfortunately, many of these assertions oversimplify complex subjects or overhype the latest political fads. Inevitably, some misinformation becomes part of the conventional wisdom about American elections. The objective of Conventional Wisdom and American Elections: Exploding Myths, Exploring Misconceptions is to bring clarity to several of these subjects. For example, it is now commonplace for commentators to emphasize the negative tactics and practices of the campaigns of presidential candidates. In 2016, some commentators suggested that the presidential campaign was the “nastiest” ever, with the campaigns of President Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and their supporters, going to “new extremes” of negativity. However, these claims are not new. Dating as far back as the presidential election of 1800, critics of Thomas Jefferson stated that his potential victory would bring about legal prostitution and the burning of the Bible. In 1824, opponents of Andrew Jackson charged that he was a murderer and that his wife was a bigamist. Perhaps most scurrilous of all, Jackson’s opponents even accused his dead mother of being a prostitute. In total, Conventional Wisdom and American Elections identifies eleven widely held myths and misconceptions about elections in the United States. The conclusions drawn throughout the book are based on the most current political science research. In some instances, the literature is clear in debunking popular myths about American elections. On other issues, research findings are more mixed. In either case, Conventional Wisdom and American Elections clarifies the issues so that readers can discern between those in which scholars have largely resolved and those in which honest debate remains.
Author : Michele Lockhart,Kathleen Mollick
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780739182048
This collection examines the ways in which women have used political rhetoric and political discourse to provide leadership, or assert their right to leadership, at the national level. While over the years women have broken through traditional roles, they are still underrepresented in political leadership. In this text, scholars consider the various factors that continue to restrict political leadership opportunities for women as well as some of the ways in which individual women have strategically sought to enact political power and leadership for themselves. The contributors analyze various case studies of leadership positions at the national level, looking at women who have run, been nominated to run, or appointed to national positions. The interdisciplinary approach lends itself to: rhetoric; political rhetoric; political discourse; leadership studies; women’s studies; gender issues; satire; pop culture.
Author : Christine M. Cress,Peter J. Collier,Vicki L. Reitenauer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000980615
This substantially expanded new edition of this widely-used and acclaimed text maintains the objectives and tenets of the first. It is designed to help students understand and reflect on their community service experiences both as individuals and as citizens of communities in need of their compassionate expertise. It is designed to assist faculty in facilitating student development of compassionate expertise through the context of service in applying disciplinary knowledge to community issues and challenges. In sum, the book is about how to make academic sense of civic service in preparing for roles as future citizen leaders. Each chapter has been developed to be read and reviewed, in sequence, over the term of a service-learning course. Students in a semester course might read just one chapter each week, while those in a quarter-term course might need to read one to two chapters per week. The chapters are intentionally short, averaging 8 to 14 pages, so they do not interfere with other course content reading. This edition presents four new chapters on Mentoring, Leadership, Becoming a Change Agent, and Short-Term Immersive and Global Service-Learning experiences. The authors have also revised the original chapters to more fully address issues of social justice, privilege/power, diversity, intercultural communication, and technology; have added more disciplinary examples; incorporated additional academic content for understanding service-learning issues (e.g., attribution theory); and cover issues related to students with disabilities, and international students. This text is a student-friendly, self-directed guide to service-learning that: Develops the skills needed to succeed Clearly links service-learning to the learning goals of the course Combines self-study and peer-study workbook formats with activities that can be incorporated in class, to give teachers maximum flexibility in structuring their service-learning courses Promotes independent and collaborative learning Equally suitable for courses of a few weeks’ or a few months’ duration Shows students how to assess progress and communicate end-results Written for students participating in service learning as a class, but also suitable for students working individually on a project. Instructor's Manual This Instructor Manual discusses the following six key areas for aligning your course with use of Learning through Serving, whether you teach a senior-level high school class, freshman studies course, or a college capstone class: 1. Course and syllabus design 2. Community-partner collaboration 3. Creating class community 4. Strategic teaching techniques 5. Developing intercultural competence 6. Impact assessment
Author : Anne Marlene Shelton
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-09
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780359613830
Through inspiration and research, Shelton shares her personal experience with mental & physical health challenges and the powerful bond with her horse that nourished an unexpected healing. Currently, in the United States of America wild free-roaming horses have been captured and eradicated for over forty-seven years as a solution for human use of land. Horses have historically been used for human therapeutic use since ancient Greek times. The modern trend of equine therapy has been increasing and shows remarkable value in assisting several mental illnesses and disorders. Through a personal experience and reflection, there may be a mutual collaboration between horses and humans that results in saving lives of both species. With further implication of research, there may be a great value for a horse in today's westernized world.
Author : Moira Rose Donohue
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781426317729
A pig that does math tricks. A parrot that seems to know what she’s saying. A flying pig ... um, pug. These animals know what it means to be in the spotlight. Meet Mudslinger the superstar pig, Einstein the parrot genius, and Otis the skydiving dog. Read the stories of these three amazing animal superstars in Parrot Genius! Perfect for kids aging out of early readers, National Geographic Kids Chapters are written in simple prose appropriate to kids just reading on their own.
Author : J. Michael Martinez
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442215009
Coming for to Carry Me Home examines the history of the politics surrounding U.S. race relations during the half century between the rise of the abolitionist movement in the 1830s and the dawn of the Jim Crow era in the 1880s. J. Michael Martinez argues that Abraham Lincoln and the Radical Republicans in Congress were the pivotal actors, albeit not the architects, that influenced this evolution. To understand how Lincoln and his contemporaries viewed race, Martinez first explains the origins of abolitionism and the tumultuous decade of the 1830s, when that generation of political leaders came of age. He then follows the trail through Reconstruction, Redemption, and the beginnings of legal segregation in the 1880s. This book addresses the central question of how and why the concept of race changed during this period.
Author : Helen Olsen
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781466983502
Junior's misery begins after he tells the boys in his new scout troop a lie about his camping skills. But what starts out as a normal scout trip turns into a hair-raising adventure as the group faces wild animals, and perhaps even worse, girls who like to play pranks. And Junior's adventure is only half the story. As the boys hike, Wild Bill, their scout leader, tells the tale of a storytelling girl named Fannie Fibber and the strange disappearances going on in her town. Junior's own troubles fade into the background as he learns that not only is Fannie forced to wear the frightening Necklace of Honor, but she must also risk a meeting with Swarthog, the goblin king, to rescue the stolen Light of Truth in order to save her fellow townspeople from the Curse of the Putrid Pit. Come with Fannie Fibber as she learns to be brave and honest at all costs, and follow Junior through his own struggle to be accepted, as the story of Fannie Fibber teaches him how to walk in the light. Fannie didn't want to be the goblin king's next barbecue. But things didn't look so good. Her hands and feet were tied with leather straps, and she was perched on top of the slab of rock he used for a throne as the whole goblin nation danced around her and cried: "Toast the human crisp and black, 'til she gives the truth light back!" Their screams echoed in the cathedral-like cavern, the likes of which Fannie had never seen before. Hundreds of goblins with torches and sweaty bodies twisted and jerked around her. Scared, she had to think fast...
Author : Walt Kienia
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781329011540
Author : J. Michael Martinez
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780742572614
In some places, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was a social fraternity whose members enjoyed sophomoric hijinks and homemade liquor. In other areas, the KKK was a paramilitary group intent on keeping former slaves away from white women and Republicans away from ballot boxes. South Carolina saw the worst Klan violence and, in 1871, President Grant sent federal troops under the command of Major Lewis Merrill to restore law and order. Merrill did not eradicate the Klan, but they arguably did more than any other person or entity to expose the identity of the Invisible Empire as a group of hooded, brutish, homegrown terrorists. In compiling evidence to prosecute the leading Klansmen and by restoring at least a semblance of order to South Carolina, Merrill and his men demonstrated that the portrayal of the KKK as a chivalric organization was at best a myth, and at worst a lie. This is the story of the rise and fall of the Reconstruction-era Klan, focusing especially on Major Merrill and the Seventh Cavalry's efforts to expose the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan to the light of day.
Author : Arthur V. Evans
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 081392698X
We are told from the time we are children that insects and spiders are pests, when the truth is that most have little or no effect on us--although the few that do are often essential to our existence. Arthur Evans suggests we take a closer look at our slapped-at, stepped-on, and otherwise ignored cohabitants, who vastly outnumber us and whose worlds often occupy spaces that we didn't even know existed. What's Bugging You? brings together fifty unforgettable stories from the celebrated nature writer and entomologist's popular Richmond Times-Dispatch column. Evans has scoured Virginia's wild places and returned with wondrous stories about the seventeen-year sleep of the periodical cicadas, moths that evade hungry bats by sensing echolocation signals, and the luminous language of light employed by fireflies. He also visits some not-so-wild places: the little mounds of upturned soil scattered along the margins of soccer fields are the dung beetle's calling card. What does the world look like to a bug? Evans explores insect vision, which is both better, and worse, than that of humans (they are capable of detecting ultraviolet light, but many cannot see the color red), pausing to observe that it is its wide-set forward-looking eyes that imbue the praying mantis with "personality." He is willing to defend such oft-maligned creatures as the earwig, the tent caterpillar, and the cockroach--revealed here as a valuable scavenger, food source for other animals, and even a pollinator, that spends more time grooming itself than it does invading human space. Evans's search for multilegged life takes him to an enchanting assortment of locations, ranging from gleaming sandy beaches preferred by a threatened tiger beetle to the shady, leaf-strewn forest floors where a centipede digs its brood chamber--to a busy country road where Evans must dodge constant foot and vehicular traffic to photograph a spider wasp as its claims its paralyzed prey. His forays also provide the reader with a unique window on the cycles of nature. What Evans refers to as the FBI--fungus, bacteria, insects--are the chief agents in decomposition and a vital part of regeneration. Evans also takes on many issues concerning humans' almost always destructive interaction with insect life, such as excessive mowing and clearing of wood that robs wildlife of its food and habitat, as well as harmful bug zappers that kill everything but mosquitoes. The reader emerges from this book realizing that even seemingly mundane forms of insect and spider life present us with unexpected beauty and fascinating lifestyles.
Author : Nam H Nguyen
Publisher : Nam H Nguyen
Page : 4420 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Learning a new language or a second language is not quick or easy. Especially the first few months, it requires a lot of time, a lot of patience, and commitment. The Essential 120,000 English-French Words Dictionary is a great resource anywhere you go; it is an easy tool that has just the words you want and need! The entire dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their French equivalent translations. It will be very useful for everyone (home, school, students, travel, interpreting and learning French or English). The words you will learn will help you in any situation! Learning a new language or a second language allows you to connect with the country and culture you are working on through books, magazines, newspapers, movies, television, websites, and conversations. Best of all, learning languages is a passion that will help you in the future, and the skill will belong to you forever! Just remember one thing that learning never stops! Read, Read, Read! And Write, Write, Write!A thank you to my wonderful wife Beth (Griffo) Nguyen and my amazing sons Taylor Nguyen and Ashton Nguyen for all their love and support, without their emotional support and help, none of these educational language eBooks and audios would be possible. Apprendre une nouvelle langue ou d'une langue seconde n'est pas rapide ni facile . Surtout les premiers mois , il nécessite beaucoup de temps , beaucoup de patience et d'engagement. The Essential 120 000 mots anglais-français Dictionnaire est une excellente ressource partout où vous allez ; il est un outil facile qui a juste les mots que vous voulez et devez ! L' ensemble du dictionnaire est une liste alphabétique de mots anglais et leurs traductions équivalentes françaises . Il sera très utile pour tout le monde ( maison, école, étudiants , Voyage , l'interprétation et l'apprentissage du français ou de l'anglais ) . Les mots que vous apprendrez vous aider en toute situation ! Apprendre une nouvelle langue ou d'une langue seconde vous permet de connecter avec le pays et la culture vous travaillez à travers les livres , magazines, journaux , films, télévision , sites Web et des conversations . Le meilleur de tous , l'apprentissage des langues est une passion qui vous aideront dans l'avenir , et la compétence appartiendra à vous pour toujours ! N'oubliez pas une chose que l'apprentissage ne ??s'arrête jamais! Lire , lire, lire ! Et écrire, écrire , écrire ! Un grand merci à ma merveilleuse épouse Beth ( Griffo ) Nguyen et mes fils étonnantes Taylor Nguyen Nguyen et Ashton pour leur amour et leur soutien , sans leur soutien affectif et de l'aide , aucun de ces livres et audios de la langue d'enseignement serait possible .
Author : Nam H Nguyen
Publisher : Nam H Nguyen
Page : 4456 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The Essential 120,000 English-Filipino Words Dictionary is a great resource anywhere you go; it is an easy tool that has just the words you want and need! The entire dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their Filipino equivalent translations. It will be very useful for everyone (home, school, students, travel, interpreting and learning Filipino or English). The words you will learn will help you in any situation! Ang Essential 120,000 ingles-Filipino Words Dictionary ay isang mahusay na mapagkukunan saan ka man pumunta; ito ay isang madaling tool na may lamang ang mga salita na gusto mo at kailangan! Ang buong diksyunaryo ay isang alpabetikong listahan ng mga salitang Ingles at ang kanilang mga Filipino pantay na pagsasalin. Ito ay magiging kapaki-pakinabang para sa lahat (tahanan, paaralan, mag-aaral, paglalakbay, pagbibigay-kahulugan at pag-aaral ng Filipino o Ingles). Ang mga salitang matututuhan mo ay makakatulong sa iyo sa anumang sitwasyon!
Author : Nam H Nguyen
Publisher : Nam H Nguyen
Page : 2431 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The entire dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their French equivalent translations. It will be very useful for everyone (home, school, students, travel, interpreting and learning French or English). Cały słownik jest alfabetyczną listą angielskich słów i ich francuskich odpowiedników. Będzie to bardzo przydatne dla wszystkich (dom, szkoła, studenci, podróże, tłumaczenie ustne i nauka języka francuskiego lub angielskiego).
