Praeger imprint: 619 books
by Ranjit S. Dighe
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2016
Putting Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in historical context, connecting it to pivotal issues like slavery, class, money, and American economic expansion, this book engages readers by presenting American history through the lens of a great novel.
• Presents Twain's book as a...
by Christopher Gable
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
Offering commentary, musical analysis, and detailed interpretation of her songs' lyrics, this book examines the qualities of Sheryl Crow's music that have served to establish the artist's success and popularity.
• Presents an in-depth and complete listening guide to all of Crow's songs, including...
by D. J. Summers
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2018
Despite the unique culture surrounding cannabis, this new industry follows the same economic principles as does any other agricultural product—that is, it would if the federal government allowed it to. Four distinct challenges prevent the cannabis industry from becoming fully legal and federally...
by Mark Browning
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2012
It can be said that George Clooney has crafted his artistic brand through a mixture of smart career choices of roles, carefully nuanced performances, and key relationships with directors. He is not just an accomplished actor but a major Hollywood player, serving as director, producer, and writer on...
Beast-People Onscreen and in Your Brain: The Evolution of Animal-Humans from Prehistoric Cave Art to Modern Movies
The Evolution of Animal-Humans from Prehistoric Cave Art to Modern Movies
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2016
Vampire, werewolf, and ape-planet films are perennial favorites—perhaps because they speak to something primal in human nature. This intriguing volume examines such films in light of the latest developments in neuroscience, revealing ways in which animal-human monster movies reflect and affect what...
American Hauntings: The True Stories behind Hollywood's Scariest Movies—from The Exorcist to The Conjuring
The True Stories behind Hollywood’s Scariest Movies—from The Exorcist to The Conjuring
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2015
Neither a debunking book nor one written for the "true believer" in the paranormal, American Hauntings objectively scrutinizes the historic evidence behind such hugely popular films as The Exorcist, The Amityville Horror, An American Haunting, The Conjuring, and The Haunting in Connecticut...
by Elena Pokalova
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2015
This authoritative account traces the emergence of terrorism in the volatile region of the North Caucasus from its origins in the early 1990s through the present day. It presents a detailed examination of local and global counterterrorism strategies—everything from military force, to diplomacy,...
Federalism: A Reference Guide to the United States Constitution
A Reference Guide to the United States Constitution
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2013
Federalism: A Reference Guide to the United States Constitution provides a thorough examination of this significant and distinctive part of the U.S. constitutional system, documenting its role in major domestic constitutional controversies in every period of American history.
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Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2018
A powerful exploration of the role of women in the Republican Party that enhances readers' understanding of gender representation in the GOP and suggests solutions to address the partisan gender gap.
• Analyzes the role of women in the Republican Party, something that must be understood if...
Gerontology: Changes, Challenges, and Solutions [2 volumes]
Changes, Challenges, and Solutions
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2016
Written by established and emerging leaders in a broad array of disciplines, this two-volume set provides undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, professionals, and policymakers with an overview of the field of aging that examines the social landscape as well as key changes, challenges, and...
Childhood and Adolescence: Cross-Cultural Perspectives and Applications, 2nd Edition
Cross-Cultural Perspectives and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2016
This comprehensive reference analyzes psychological and anthropological studies concerning child and adolescent development across cultures, digging into often-forgotten topics like street children, child soldiers, and parenting in war-torn countries.
• Considers parenting and childhood development...
Queering Christianity: Finding a Place at the Table for LGBTQI Christians
Finding a Place at the Table for LGBTQI Christians
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2013
A fascinating read for anyone seeking to understand the conflict between Christianity and LGBTQI individuals, this book is, as its editors proclaim, "a fearlessly wide vision of queer Christians finding a place within Christianity—and claiming their authentic experience and voice."
by Bob Batchelor
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2013
One of the world's greatest writers, John Updike chronicled America for more than five decades. This book examines the essence of Updike's writing, propelling our understanding of his award-winning fiction, prose, and poetry.
by Alfred A. Cave
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017
Early in his career as an Indian fighter, American Indians gave Andrew Jackson a name—Sharp Knife—that evoked their sense of his ruthlessness and cruelty. Contrary to popular belief—and to many textbook accounts—in 1830, Congress did not authorize the forcible seizure of Indian land and the...