M S Smith: 83 books

Book cover of Concepts of Nature

Concepts of Nature

Ancient and Modern

by Barry Cooper, Thomas W. Smith, Glenn Hughes
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2016

Concepts of Nature compare and contrast classical, medieval, and modern conceptions of nature in order to better understand how and why the concept of nature no longer seems to provide a limit or standard for human action. These essays also evaluate whether a rearticulation of pre-modern ideas (or...
Book cover of Handbook of Oral History
by Mary Chamberlain, Pamela Dean, James E. Fogerty
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2006

Originally intending to produce the first comprehensive scholarly reference guide to the antecedents, practices, and theory of oral history, the editors have gone even further, creating a highly readable and useful tool for scholars, students, and the general public. Covering the vast scope of this...
Book cover of Ensuring safety and quality in the production of beef Volume 2
by Prof. Mick Price, Dr Matt Spangler, Annie Vénien
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2017

Reviews advances in understanding how breeding and growth affects the development of quality attributes such as fat content and tenderness;  Summarises recent research on how management of cattle and carcass handling affects sensory properties;  Discusses current research on measuring and optimising quality traits such as color, flavor and tenderness
Book cover of The Roads to Congress 2014
by William Binning, Jerry McBeath, Walter Clark Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2015

The 2014 midterm congressional elections provided a view of the attitude of American voters in the sixth year of Barack Obama’s presidency. This book provides insight about the formative aspects of the 2014 campaign season as well as in depth coverage of key races for Congress. The first section...
Book cover of Thinking about Oral History

Thinking about Oral History

Theories and Applications

by Thomas L. Charlton, Alice M. Hoffman, Howard S. Hoffman
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2007

A companion to History of Oral History, Thinking about Oral History presents parts III and IV of Handbook of Oral History, an essential resource for scholars and students. Guided by Charlton, Myers, and Sharpless, the prominent authors capture the current state-of-the-art in oral history and predict key directions for future growth in theory and application.
Book cover of Studies in Culture Contact

Studies in Culture Contact

Interaction, Culture Change, and Archaeology

by Kathleen Deagan, Prudence M. Rice, Robert L. Schuyler
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2015

People have long been fascinated about times in human history when different cultures and societies first came into contact with each other, how they reacted to that contact, and why it sometimes occurred peacefully and at other times was violent or catastrophic. Studies in Culture Contact:...
Book cover of Achieving sustainable cultivation of grain legumes Volume 1

Achieving sustainable cultivation of grain legumes Volume 1

Advances in breeding and cultivation techniques

by Dr Enrique Troyo-Dieguez, A. Nieto-Garibay, J. L. García-Hernández
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2018

Reviews key developments in understanding crop physiology and genetic diversity and how they have informed advances in breeding new varieties Coverage of advances across the value chain for grain legume cultivation, from variety selection to post-harvest storage Discusses the latest trends in disease, insect pest and weed management
Book cover of Public Modalities
by Phaedra Carmen Pezzullo, Robert Asen, Helene A. Shugart
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2010

This book explores the ways that scholars, journalists, politicians, and citizens conceive of “the public” or “public life,” and how those entities are defined and invented. For decades, scholars have used the metaphors of spheres, systems, webs, or networks to talk about, describe, and map...
Book cover of The Who and Philosophy
by Scott Calef, Dan Dinello, Don Fallis
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016

The Who were one of the most memorable and influential of the 1960s British Invasion bands—memorable because of their loudness and because they destroyed instruments during performances, and influential because of their success in crafting “Power Pop” singles like “My Generation” and “I...
Book cover of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine
by Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Kevin J. Anderson
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2019

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short Fiction A three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up eighteen fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude,...
Book cover of Native American Studies: History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies (22 Book Collection)

Native American Studies: History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies (22 Book Collection)

History of the Great Tribes, Military History, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi, Apache, Seminole and Eskimo

by Charles C. Royce, Clay MacCauley, Franz Boas
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018

"Native American Studies" is an interdisciplinary collection which examines the history, culture, religion and language of indigenous people in North America. This meticulously edited collection explores the life of the biggest Native American tribes; including: Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux,...
Book cover of Studying Diversity in Teacher Education
by Arnetha F. Ball, Gloria Ladson-Billings, Patricia D. Quijada Cerecer
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2011

Studying Diversity in Teacher Education is a collaborative effort by experts seeking to elucidate one of the most important issues facing education today. First, the volume examines historically persistent, yet unresolved issues in teacher education and presents research that is currently being done...
Book cover of El Mundo Zurdo 4

El Mundo Zurdo 4

Selected Works from the 2013 Meeting of the Society for the Study of Gloria Anzaldúa

by T. Jackie Cuevas, Trevor Boffone, Jody A. Briones
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2017

A collection of diverse essays and poetry that offer scholarly and creative responses inspired by the life and work of Gloria Anzaldúa, selected from the 2013 meeting of The Society for the Study of Gloria Anzaldúa.
Book cover of Wings of Change

Wings of Change

Stories about Dragons

by Lyn Worthen, Angela Penrose, Anj Dockrey
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2019

Tales of wise, ancient dragons hoarding treasure, terrorizing villages, and doing battle with noble heroes have long fascinated us. But dragons were not born old and wise, nor were heroes born brave and noble. Wings of Change gathers tales of young dragons growing into their scales and claws,...
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