The technology of cochlear implants continues to change the lives of children and adults with severe or profound hearing loss. This book explains the manner in which cochlear... Læs mere
"Though closing the asylums promised more freedom for many, encouraged community acceptance, and enhanced outpatient... Læs mere
Details memorabilia in museums spread over 21 states and the District of Columbia. Beginning with an overview of the Civil War, this book provides a state-by-state guide to various museums and historical societies with particular focus on Civil War objects in their collections.
"The responsibilities and demands placed on youth sport and interscholastic and intercollegiate coaches are sometimes underestimated. Today's coaches... Læs mere
Explores the role that secrecy has played in American governance for more than 240 years, beginning with the earliest days of the First... Læs mere
Of the 192 Union military hospitals during the Civil War, 19 circulated self-published newspapers. Editorial policies... Læs mere
Throughout his directorial career, Clint Eastwood's movies have presented sympathetic narratives of characters enduring personal... Læs mere
An alluring blonde with a uniquely seductive voice, Claire Trevor is chiefly remembered now for her many femme fatale roles in a series of iconic... Læs mere
"Climate change has long been a contentious issue, even before its official acknowledgment as a global threat in 1979. Government policies have... Læs mere