Featuring suggestions for further reading and assuming no prior knowledge of philosophy, this is an ideal first introduction for anyone studying or interested in the history of American thought.
Peter D’Epiro makes this handy overview of human history both fun and thought-provoking with his survey of the major “firsts”—inventions, discoveries, political and military upheavals, artistic and scientific breakthroughs, religious controversies, and catastrophic events—of the last two thousand years. In the form of 150 brief, witty, erudite, and information-packed essays, The Book of Firsts is ideal for anyone interested in an enjoyable way to acquire a deeper understanding of history and the fascinating personalities who forged it.
The European Americans (Multicultural America Vol.6)
Published: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 257
Long the majority of the U.S. population, EuropeanAmericansoriginally arrived on the North American continent frommanydisparate places and having myriad linguistic andculturalbackgrounds. Beginning with the English Puritans,successive wavesof immigrants have included Europeans from Ireland,Scotland,Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, and the Netherlands hopingtoescape famine, revolution, and political or religiousoppression,as well as those simply interested in beginning a newlife. By the21st century, these communities have become a "meltingpot," evenas they maintain many of their traditional customs.
I have personally used this candy cookbook for the past twenty years, and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone interested in learning how to make a wide assortment of homesmade candies.
This guide is a primer on bird biology and behavior. It is intended for those that are not just interested in the identification of birds. It is not only educational but concise.
