Kent Press: 598 books
Peace and Persistence
Tracing the Brethren in Christ Peace Witness Through Three Generations
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2013
A study of one Anabaptist group struggling to practice their peace commitments
In the first half of the 20th century, American society mobilized for the three great wars: World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. During this tumultuous period the Brethren in Christ joined other pacifists...
by Lloyd H. Ellis Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2012
An informative guide to the Cleveland area’s houses of worship
The sacred landmarks of Cleveland and the surrounding area provide a fascinating array of architectural styles and often serve as visual focal points and social centers in the area’s many ethnic communities. In A Guide to Greater...
America's Football Factory
Western Pennsylvania's Cradle of Quarterbacks from Johnny Unitas to Joe Montana
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2018
A small area of western Pennsylvania around Pittsburgh has produced almost 25 percent of the modern era quarter- backs enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That percentage is wildly disproportionate to the number of superstar quarterbacks any one state might claim, let alone a mere sliver of...
Classic 'Burgh
The 50 Greatest Collegiate Games in Pittsburgh Sports History
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2019
The great tradition of collegiate sports in western Pennsylvania told through 50 memorable games
When sports fans think of collegiate sports in western Pennsylvania, most think of football at the University of Pittsburgh, but there is much more.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Duquesne University...
Classic Pens
The 50 Greatest Games in Pittsburgh Penguins History Second Edition, Revised and Updated
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
Includes the 2016 Stanley Cup Championship Series
In the first edition of Classic Pens readers were reminded of the franchise's most memorable contests, from its beginnings in the 1960s through the 2010s. This new edition brings the team's standout games up to date, including their triumphant...
The Sportswriter Who Punched Sam McDowell
And Other Sports Stories
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2015
When he retired in 2006, Bob Dolgan had been a sportswriter for forty-five years at the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Known for his unique perspectives on sports figures, Dolgan’s style, instincts, and experience as a reporter were evident in his columns that were beloved by his readers and admired by...
Cautious Rebel
A Biography of Susan Clay Smitzky
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 1997
“Willa Cather wrote that ‘the history of every country begins in the heart of a man or a woman.’ This is the story of the heart—and of the mind—and the conflicts within. It is the country’s story. It is our story.” —James C. Klotter, Director and State Historian, Kentucky Historical...
A Child of the Revolution
William Henry Harrison and His World, 1773-1798
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2011
Indian wars in early Ohio as seen through the eyes of a future president
The American Revolution gave birth to a nation, forever changed the course of political thought, and shattered and transformed the lives of the citizens of the new republic. An iconic figure of the Old Northwest, governor,...
Classic Pens
The 50 Greatest Games in Pittsburgh Penguins History
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
The Penguins’ most memorable moments
In the Pittsburgh Penguins’ early years, starting in the late 1960s, it wasn’t uncommon to buy a $5 ticket for a seat at the top of the Civic Arena (the “Igloo”) and at the end of the first period move to a seat in the first row behind the glass....
Baseball Goes West
The Dodgers, the Giants, and the Shaping of the Major Leagues
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2018
Following the 1957 season, two of baseball's most famous teams, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants,left the city they had called home since the 19th century and headed west. The Dodgers went to Los Angeles and the Giants to San Francisco. Those events have entered baseball lore, and indeed...
In the Kitchen with Cleveland's Favorite Chefs
35 Fabulous Meals in About an Hour
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
A rare behind-the-scenes look at how Cleveland’s top toques entertain at home
Have you ever wondered what your favorite local chefs cook at home? What they prepare for their own family and friends? What they whip up when truly pressed for time? The secret’s finally out as In the Kitchen...
The Birth of Development
How the World Bank, Food And Agriculture Organization, And World Health Organization Have Changed the World, 1945-1965
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2012
A comprehensive examination of economic globalization
Focused on the creation and evolution of post-1945 internationalist ideology, The Birth of Development highlights efforts to diffuse the destructive role of the nation-state in world affairs by constructing truly international organizations...
by Carol C. Chin
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2010
A unique analysis that deepens our understanding of U.S.–East Asian relations
In the period between the Sino-Japanese War in the mid-1890s and the end of World War I, the United States, China, and Japan found themselves, in different ways, seeking to redefine their national identities. By...
Arrow Talk
Transaction, Transition, and Contradiction in New Guinea Highlands History
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2013
Arrow Talk makes a significant contribution to the understanding of Melanesian culture and contemporary sociopolitical issues in Papua New Guinea. In a post modern era in which culture has been dismissed by many anthropologists as a reification, this book makes a cogent argument for cultural holism...