This illustrated series presents the uniforms and equipment of the United States Army from the nineteenth century to the present day. Each volume combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms and the history of the United States Army.On the morning of March 8th, 1965, the men of the United States Marine Corps prepared to land on Red Beach II in the Republic of Vietnam. The resulti...

WETLANDSThe definitive guide to wetlands for students and professionals alikeWetlands rank among the most productive but also the most vulnerable ecosystems. They break down toxins and help maintain aquatic ecosystems, provide both permanent and temporary homes for key species, and contribute enormously to biodiversity and global ecological health. In recent years the importance of wetlands has been increasingly well understood, and their management and res...

Methodism, originally founded in the eighteenth century, has grown into a large and influential Protestant denomination. As of 2016, it claimed around 50 million adherents in 80 churches in more than 150 countries. Its history illuminates our understanding of modern culture, ethics, literature, politics, Christian mission, women’s studies, and many related topics.Historical Dictionary of Methodism, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bib...

The research presented in this volume focuses on identifying and quantifying the major vulnerabilities to climate change in the Midwestern United States. By providing state-of-the-art spatially disaggregated information regarding the historical, current, and possible future climate within the region, the contributors assess the risks and susceptibility of the critical socio-economic and environmental systems. Key sectors discussed are agriculture, human health, water, energy and infrastruc...

How to Make Your Marriage A SuccessUnveil the path to a stronger, more fulfilling marital relationship with the enlightening guide, "How to Make Your Marriage a Success: A Perfect Solution for Couples". The contents of this book shine a light on the critical aspects that foster a successful marriage and offer comprehensive, applicable solutions for common marital problems.In the pages of this powerful guide, you will discover:• The importance of effect...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

Thirteen Grinchy Tales to Read By The Fire As You Watch For Krampus! Featuring classic tales from horror masters such as M.R James and William Douglas O'Connor plus newer horror authors.This anthology collection hearkens back to an era where scary stories were part of the holidays. It also features horrific chapter artwork as our gift to you. Ghosts, hauntings, holiday fiends, and Christmastide terrors. And those are just the authors!This set of spooky tales is a perfect re...

Bram Stoker Award-winner for Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction!Nightmares come to life in this comprehensive how-to guide for new and established authors…Book two in Crystal Lake Publishing's The Dream Weaver series picks up where the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Where Nightmares Come From left off.It's Alive focuses on learning the craft in order to take your story from concept to completion.With an introduction by Richar...

As an aspiring or seasoned writer, do you feel like you aren't making headway, stumbling on what to write next, or wondering if you're even on the right path? Are you unable to find the motivation to charge up your computer and put your fingers on the keyboard after that last rejection?Between the pages of What I Wish I'd Known: For Writers, 100 highly accomplished authors share their time, energy, and knowledge to pay it forward and inspire other writers, experienced or a...

When the mask comes off, can you handle what's underneath?When your secret identity is revealed …When the monster is unleashed …When the superhero's child has no power …When Death himself is caught unawares …Pull back the mask to reveal 21 tales from seasoned and award-winning authors, of magical masks, gas masks, death masks, superheroes, secret identities, disguised robots, alien symbionts, a Napoleonic thief, a swindling demon—eve...

A thrilling and cataclysmic collection of city-smashing titans and the desperate coalitions of humanity clinging to survival in the wreckage, from the New York Times-bestselling and multiple award-winning editors.Featuring bestselling and award-winning authors such as Tananarive Due, Christopher Golden, Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler and Steve Alten, author of The Meg.An explosive collection of monster terror, featuring 25 original tales of c...

Il Manifesto per il giornalismo di Zelizer, Boczkowski e Anderson rappresenta un appello radicale ai professionisti e agli studiosi del settore per ripensare il ruolo e il funzionamento del giornalismo contemporaneo. Attraverso una diagnosi spietata ma necessaria, gli autori sostengono che la crisi, oltre che per le tradizionali difficoltà economiche, prende forma a causa di una disconnessione profonda tra le illusioni del giornalismo e la realtà sociale, tra il giornalismo stesso...