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A survey of this field for a one- or two-term introductory zoology course.
This is the first book on Ammianus to place equal emphasis on the literary and historical aspects of his writing. Barnes assesses Ammianus' depiction of historical reality by simultaneously investigating both the historical accuracy and the literary qualities of the Res Gestae. He examines its structure and arrangement, emphasizes its Greek, pagan, and polemical features, and points out the extent to which Ammianus drew on his imagination in shaping the narrative.
Includes field staffs of Foreign Service, U.S. missions to international organizations, Agency for International Development, ACTION, U.S. Information Agency, Peace Corps, Foreign Agricultural Service, and Department of Army, Navy and Air Force
From the author of Bowling Alone and Our Kids, a “sweeping yet remarkably accessible” (The Wall Street Journal) analysis that “offers superb, often counterintuitive insights” (The New York Times) to demonstrate how we have gone from an individualistic “I” society to a more communitarian “We” society and then back again, and how we can learn from that experience to become a stronger, more unified nation. Deep and accelerating inequality; unprecedented political polarization; vitriolic public discourse; a fraying social fabric; public and private narcissism—Americans today seem to agree on only one thing: This is the worst of times. But we’ve been here before. During the Gi...
Presents biographical details of 391 eponyms and names in the field, along with the context and relevance of their contributions.
Discover the secrets to a lasting marriage and satisfying sex life. Great Sexpectations helps couples develop greater emotional intimacy and discover deep joy in the sexual part of marriage. Dr. Robert and Rosemary Barnes show couples how to decipher the signals they send to each other, unravel the myths that entangle them in disappointed expectations, and create a loving, understanding relationship that celebrates and respects the differences between men and women.