Gordon Davis: 11 books

Book cover of A Natural History of the Tribes of Mutant Thoughts
by Gordon Davis
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2018

While practicing law; advocating environmental sustainability and rule of law; and teaching environmental law, rule of law, and democracy building for half a century Gordon Davis privately wrote poetry. Whether pondering his professional journey or grappling with more elusive mysteries, he has leaned...
Book cover of Twelve Wooden Soldiers

Twelve Wooden Soldiers

A Lunch Time Novel

by Gordon Davis
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2017

During the 1860s, the United States was consumed by a Civil War that some thought would only last a few weeks. By 1864, the war had consumed untold resources in both men and material. Even though there seemed to be no end in sight for the war, President Lincoln would not relent, and he made it clear...
Book cover of Hold My Hand I'm Dying
by John Gordon Davis
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015

A stirring and compelling story, full of adventure, set against the background of the move to freedom in Africa. In the face of opposition, hatred, violence and death, the gentler human feelings of friendship and love are nonetheless maintained. Joseph Mahoney is the last Colonial Commissioner in...
Book cover of Taller Than Trees
by John Gordon Davis
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015

For many years hunters had tried to kill Dhlulamiti, but he had survived. An elephant some thirteen and a half feet tall – his name translated to ‘Taller than trees’ – and weighing in at twelve tons he was a giant even amongst the largest species of mammal ever to have inhabited the earth....
Book cover of Cape Of Storms
by John Gordon Davis
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015

James McQuade, a young handsome marine biologist sails on a whaler into the Antarctic. On board is Victoria Rhodes, one of a number of nurses, and James falls hopelessly in love with her. However, other members of the crew, who range from ordinary as seamen go to very rough personalities, also lust...
Book cover of Keeping Good Time

Keeping Good Time

Reflections on Knowledge, Power and People

by Avery Gordon, Angela Davis
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2015

Avery Gordon's first book, Ghostly Matters, was widely acclaimed as a work of striking sociological imagination and social theory. Keeping Good Time, her much anticipated second book, brings together essays by Gordon that were "written to be read aloud." Her eloquent voice in this book further...
Book cover of The Civil War in Georgia

The Civil War in Georgia

A New Georgia Encyclopedia Companion

by Albert Churella, Barton A. Myers, Brad Wood
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011

Georgians, like all Americans, experienced the Civil War in a variety of ways. Through selected articles drawn from the New Georgia Encyclopedia (www.georgiaencyclopedia.org), this collection chronicles the diversity of Georgia’s Civil War experience and reflects the most current scholarship in...
Book cover of Ploughshares Summer 2016 Guest-Edited by Claire Messud & James Wood
by Claire Messud, James Wood, Viet Thanh Nguyen
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2016

The Summer 2016 issue of Ploughshares. Ploughshares is an award-winning journal of new writing. Two out of each year's three issues are guest-edited by prominent writers who explore different personal visions, aesthetics, and literary circles, with the Winter issue staff-edited. This 45th...
Book cover of Civic Media

Civic Media

Technology, Design, Practice

by Peter Levine, Ethan Zuckerman, W. Lance Bennett
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2016

Examinations of civic engagement in digital culture—the technologies, designs, and practices that support connection through common purpose in civic, political, and social life. Countless people around the world harness the affordances of digital media to enable democratic participation,...
Book cover of The Handbook of Medicinal Chemistry

The Handbook of Medicinal Chemistry

Principles and Practice

by Simon Campbell, Andrew Merritt, Darren Green
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2015

Drug discovery is a constantly developing and expanding area of research. Developed to provide a comprehensive guide, the Handbook of Medicinal Chemistry covers the past, present and future of the entire drug development process. Highlighting the recent successes and failures in drug discovery, the book...
Book cover of Personality and Psychological Disorders
by Gordon Claridge, Caroline Davis
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2013

In recent years, the assumption that there is a significant connection between normal psychological and biological differences and the development of psychological disorders has grown and research in this area has developed rapidly. This textbook, written by internationally known psychologists...
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