Michael Beck: 21 books

The 18th-century South was a true melting pot, bringing together colonists from England, France, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, and other locations, in addition to African slaves—all of whom shared in the experiences of adapting to a new environment and interacting with American Indians. The shared...

Given the current economic climate and budget constraints facing schools, funding for professional development is continually reduced. And yet administrators still need to find methods to implement new instructional initiatives, such as the Common Core State Standards. This important book provides...

Erst 1, dann 2, dann 3, dann 4, dann steht der Mörder vor der Tür! Und das nicht nur in der Nachbarschaft: Gemeuchelt, vergiftet und die Waffe gezückt wird innerhalb ganz Deutschlands – und das zur Weihnachtszeit! Besinnlichkeit war gestern, denn jetzt lehren uns die besten Regiokrimi-Autoren...

The Michigan model, named after the institution where it was first articulated, has been used to explain voting behavior in North American and Western European democracies. In Latin American Elections, experts on Latin America join with experts on electoral studies to evaluate the model’s applicability...

An overview of fastening techniques, technology and applications This book covers fastening screw technology, verification concepts, applications in steel construction and other chapter topics. Powder-actuated Fasteners and Fastening Screws in Steel Construction introduces the basic principles...

Jamie Race is on the run. Not surprising for the worlds first shapeshifter. All that stands between Jaime and a lifetime of incarceration are his wits his unique ability and two girls Amy and Celeste. A clandestine government organisation the Company killed his mother and is pursuing him relentlessly....

Many years after the United States initiated a military response to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, the nation continues to prosecute what it considers an armed conflict against transnational terrorist groups. Understanding how the law of armed conflict applies to and regulates military...