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"Origins of the New South" Fifty Years Later
In this thoughtful, sophisticated book, John B. Boles and Bethany L. Johnson piece together the intricate story of historian C. Vann Woodward’s 1951 masterpiece, Origins of the New South, 1877–1913, published as Volume IX of LSU Press’s venerable series A History of the South. Sixteen reviews and articles by prominent southern historians of the past fifty years here offer close consideration of the creation, reception, and enduring influence of that classic work of history. It is rare for an academic book to dominate its field half a century later as Woodward’s Origins does southern history. Although its explanations are not accepted by all, the volume remains the starting point for ...
Data-Driven Science and Engineering
A textbook covering data-science and machine learning methods for modelling and control in engineering and science, with Python and MATLAB®.
Latina Legacies
Spanning two centuries, this collection documents the lives of fifteen remarkable Latinas who witnessed, defined, defied, and wrote about the forces that shaped their lives. As entrepreneurs, community activists, mystics, educators, feminists, labor organizers, artists and entertainers, Latinas used the power of the pen to traverse and transgress cultural conventions.
Bad Language
Is today's language at an all-time low? Are pronunciations like cawfee and chawklit bad English? Is slang like my bad or hook up improper? Is it incorrect to mix English and Spanish, as in Yo quiero Taco Bell? Can you write Who do you trust? rather than Whom do you trust? Linguist Edwin Battistella takes a hard look at traditional notions of bad language, arguing that they are often based in sterile conventionality. Examining grammar and style, cursing, slang, and political correctness, regional and ethnic dialects, and foreign accents and language mixing, Battistella discusses the strong feelings evoked by language variation, from objections to the pronunciation NU-cu-lar to complaints abou...
The Lump Sum Handbook
As a result of the proliferation of 401(k) and similar plans, corporate downsizing, and early retirement incentives, increasing numbers of Americans each year are faced with the biggest investment decision of their lives: what to do with a lump sum distribution. And the implications of their decision can be staggering. This practical handbook, written by a financial consultant who has handled hundreds of lump sum distributions for clients, cuts through the confusion - addressing the reader's most important fears and questions as well as all the complex tax, investment, and personal planning issues involved. Filled with clear guidance, proven strategies, charts, worksheets, and case histories...
Phoenix processional
(Organ). Excerpted from Phoenix Fanfare and Processional , this solo organ version features flexible duration. Played with one repeat observed: duration ca. 6 minutes.
Politics In Chile
In this investigation of the dramatic political changes in Chile over the past 30 years, the author focuses on identifying the dynamics of political conflict underlying this turbulent period. This second edition incorporates coverage of the presidencies of Aylwin and Frei.
Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores
Insights on current research and recent developments in understanding global savanna systems Increasingly recognized as synonymous with tropical grassy biomes, savannas are found in tropical and sub-tropical climates as well as warm, temperate regions of North America. Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores examines the interactions between woody plants and browsing mammals in global savannas—focusing primarily on the C4 grassy ecosystems with woody components that constitute the majority of global savannas—and discusses contemporary savanna management models and applications. This much-needed addition to current research examines topics including the varying behavior of browsing mamm...
History of the Third Infantry Division in World War Ii
Additional Contributors Are Jonathan W. Anderson, Lucian K. Truscott, Jr., And John W. O'Daniel. Preface By Frederick C. Spreyer. Illustrations By Richard Gaige And Henry McAlear.
Between the Hips
This compassionate guide crushes pelvic health myths from adolescence to elderhood. Including practical solutions with over fifty illustrations, eighty citations, a robust index, and a recommended resources section, this book will empower women.
