James B : 537 books
by James B. Gillett
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016
First published in 1921, Gillett's now classic account of his six years of service depicts with freshness and authenticity how the Rangers maintained law and order on the frontier—and occasionally dispensed summary justice. From the Mason County War to the Horrell-Higgins feud, the capture of Sam...
Ronald Reagan
A Twentieth-Century Life
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2008
Ronald Reagan was a Hollywood actor turned Republican politician known for his sunny optimism and gifted salesmanship. He entered the White House in 1981, a time when many Americans were wondering if their country's best days were behind them. But things had changed by the time he left office--the...
The Lively Experiment
Religious Toleration in America from Roger Williams to the Present
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2015
The Lively Experiment chronicles how Americans have continually demolished traditional prejudices while at the same time erecting new walls between belief systems. Nearly four hundred years after Roger Williams' 1633 Rhode Island colony, the "lively experiment" of religious tolerance remains...
Breaking the Devils Pact
The Battle to Free the Teamsters from the Mob
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
In 1988, despite powerful Congressional opposition, U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani brought a massive civil racketeering (RICO) suit against the leaders of the behemoth International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and more than two dozen Cosa Nostra (LCN) leaders. Intending to land a fatal blow to the...
Octopus
The Ocean's Intelligent Invertebrate
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
The visually arresting and often misunderstood octopus has long captured popular imagination. With an alien appearance and an uncanny intellect, this exceptional sea creature has inspired fear in famous lore and legends—from the giant octopus attack in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to Ursula the...
The Political Thought of Justice Antonin Scalia
A Hamiltonian on the Supreme Court
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2006
The Political Thought of Antonin Scalia: A Hamiltonian on the Supreme Court traces Justice Antonin Scalia's jurisprudence back to the political and constitutional thought of Alexander Hamilton. Not only is there substantial agreement between these two men in the areas of constitutional interpretation,...
by Dr. James B. Maas, Rebecca S. Robbins
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2011
Given the present, stress-inducing state of the economy and the world, there has never been a better time to provide a wake-up call on how to relax, get centered, get 8 hours of sleep and be happier and more successful. Recent research has shown us that when we get enough sleep, we are able to accomplish...
101 Things Everyone Should Know About Judaism
Beliefs, Practices, Customs, And Traditions
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2005
What's the difference between Reform and Orthodox Judaism? What does it mean to keep kosher? And what are mizvot? Compact and comprehensive, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Judaism touches on all these basics and more. You'll learn all you need to know about this ancient religion and culture...
Homophones and Homographs
An American Dictionary, 4th ed.
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014
This expanded fourth edition defines and cross-references 9,040 homophones and 2,133 homographs (up from 7,870 and 1,554 in the 3rd ed.). As the most comprehensive compilation of American homophones (words that sound alike) and homographs (look-alikes), this latest edition serves well where even the...
Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia
An Encyclopedia
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2012
Ideally suited for high school and undergraduate students studying subjects such as anthropology, geography, and social studies, Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia provides clear, detailed, and up-to-date information on each major group in South Asian and Pacific Island countries,...
How to Start a Magazine
And Publish It Profitably
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2002
Anyone who wants to start a magazine and doesn't own this book is a fool.-Victor Navasky, Publisher, The Nation Timely and informative, this book explains all the steps needed in planning, testing, and executing the startup of a successful magazine. But more than this, the book serves as a resource...
by James B. Ang
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2008
This book is concerned with the role of financial intermediation in economic development and growth in the context of Malaysia. Using an analytical framework, the author investigates the Malaysian economy from 1960 onwards to examine how far financial development has progressed in the course of economic...
Powerful Steps To Entrepreneurship
This Handbook Will Guide You Towards The Best In Entrepreneurial World With Its Amazing Ideas On Advertising For Profits, How To Make Money On Online Newsletter, How To Build Website Online, Tips On Becoming A Top Woman Entrepreneur, Success In Sales
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2012
Often have crazy ideas for making money and giving good customer service. The next one you have, remember the story of Phil Romano the founder of Fuddruckers the national hamburger chain. He once owned a small, out-of-the-way Italian restaurant called Macaroni’s. He packed the...