49 songs that make you proud to be an American: America * America, the Beautiful * Anchors Aweigh * Battle Cry of Freedom * Battle Hymn of the Republic * For Your Country and My Country * Hail to the
This well-illustrated book highlights freshwater mussels' fabulous diversity, amazing array of often bizarre ecological adaptations and their dire conservation plight. Summarizing and synthesizing historical and contemporary information as well as original research and analysis, the book describes the diverse array of mussel life history strategies and builds a cohesive narrative culminating in the development of explicit frameworks to explain pervasive patterns in mussel ecology. The fascinating and colorful role of mussels in human society is also described in detail, including the little-known pearl button industry of the early 1900s and the wild and often violent shell harvest of the 1990s. The final chapter details humans' efforts to save these fascinating animals and gives a prognosis for the future of the North American fauna. The book provides the first comprehensive review of mussel ecology and conservation for scientists, natural resource professionals, students and natural h
The ultimate guide to Virginia's food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find produc
Whom, over the past two centuries, has society construed as sexual "victims"? Where and when did the notion of consent—so crucial for law and politics today—emerge? In this brilliantly insightful work
Ten years after the tragic theft of Benvenuto Cellini’s masterpiece, a gold and enamel saltcellar, Vienna’s Kunstkammer (Art Room) at the Kunsthistorisches Museum has reopened. Completely renovated, t
Creative Concepts Publishing32 of his most famous works arranged for advanced piano solo, including: Elegie in E Flat Minor Opus 3, No. 1 * Humoresque Opus 10, No. 5 * Piano Concerto No. 2 * Valse in
A collector's edition of 59 original sheet music editions from Nat "King" Cole complete with an introduction and photos. Songs include: Ain't Misbehavin' * Baby, Won't You Please Come Home * Chicago
In the new edition of The Acquisition & Divestiture of Petroleum Property, authors Jim Haag and Gene Wiggins have thoroughly revised and expanded upon the comprehensive first edition. This book is a p
Haag-Heitman and George, both nurses, outline principles for peer review in nursing and provide guidance for the development and implementation of sustainable peer review processes, which will help nu
