A richly illustrated, comprehensive look at the intersection of this great land-grant university and the US military since classes... Læs mere
Drawing on previously untapped archival documents and a wide array of survivor testimonies, this is the first in-depth study of... Læs mere
Documents the learning and practice of Vaquero horsemanship, which has survived as a vibrant part of horse culture. In her study, Avila... Læs mere
Drawing on historic sources as well as present-day interviews, Lead Babies and Poisoned Housing is a story about systemic racism, environmental injustice, and the failure of government.
Explains why the Brazilian master was so transformative of modern Brazilian literature and why she has become such a celebrity in the world literature arena.... Læs mere
Featuring over seventy images from the heroic age of space exploration, Through Astronaut Eyes presents the story of how human daring along with technological ingenuity allowed people to see the Earth and stars as they never had before.
With colourful illustrations, this book is a cultural and horticultural history documenting the development of garden zinnias. The deep and exciting history of... Læs mere
An updated textbook appropriate for both introductory and advanced courses. Each chapter begins with a scenario designed to engage the learner in thinking about the... Læs mere
Jan Hus was a late medieval Czech university master and popular preacher who was condemned at the Council of Constance and burned at the stake as a heretic in... Læs mere
Provides background information for librarians on technical standards as well as collection development best practices. The book also creates a model for librarians and course instructors to use when building a standards information literacy curriculum.
By looking at first-generation students, intelligentsia faculty, and an industrial city, Limiting Privilege explores a complex story about utopian visions, failed aspirations, and reluctant academia.