A comprehensive history of Philadelphia from the region’s original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents in the twenty-first centuryPhiladelphia is famous for its colonial and revolutionary buildings and artifacts, which draw tourists from far and wide to gain a better understanding of the nation’s founding. Philadelphians, too, value these same buildings and artifacts for the stories they tell about their city. But Philadelphia existed long before the Libe...

A comprehensive history of Philadelphia from the region’s original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents in the twenty-first centuryPhiladelphia is famous for its colonial and revolutionary buildings and artifacts, which draw tourists from far and wide to gain a better understanding of the nation’s founding. Philadelphians, too, value these same buildings and artifacts for the stories they tell about their city. But Philadelphia existed long before the Libe...

This informative reference meets tasting journal is your essential guide to the pleasure and versatility of this well-loved, globally sought-after spirit.Whether you are a novice or savvy enthusiast, Enjoying Gin teaches you the fascinating history of the world’s most well-known spirit as well as how to enjoy and evaluate it for a myriad of tastes, textures, and flavor subtleties. It also takes a look at some of the most p...

This informative reference meets tasting journal teaches spirit enthusiasts how to deeply appreciate drinking tequila of all kinds.From classic to new-generation and small-batch tequilas, this book gives you the information you need to enjoy this widely popular drink with knowledge. Whether you are a straight-up sipper, a with or without salt, or a frozen-with-an-umbrella-drink type, Enjoying Tequila offers a hands-on guide and ref...

From abject poverty to undisputed political boss of Pennsylvania, Lincoln’s secretary of war, senator, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and a founder of the Republican Party, Simon Cameron (1799–1889) was one of the nineteenth century’s most prominent political figures. In his wake, however, he left a series of questionable political and business dealings and, at the age of eighty, even a sex scandal.Far more than a biography of Cameron, Amiable Scoundrel i...

On July 6, 1892, three hundred armed Pinkerton agents arrived in Homestead, Pennsylvania to retake the Carnegie Steelworks from the company's striking workers. As the agents tried to leave their boats, shots rang out and a violent skirmish began. The confrontation at Homestead was a turning point in the history of American unionism, beginning a rapid process of decline for America’s steel unions that lasted until the Great Depression.Examining the strike’s origins, events, and lega...

Winner of the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Award for "Chefs & Restaurants" categoryThe highly anticipated narrative-rich cookbook by Chicago’s superstar chef, Paul Kahan, whose destination restaurant, The Publican, is known for its incredibly delicious pork- and seafood-centric, beer-friendly cooking.The Publican, often named one of Chicago’s most popular restaurants, conjures a colonial American ...

Celebrated chef Paul Kahan's game plan and recipe repertoire of rustic, super-delicious, low-stress food to cook for gatherings.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWChicago chef Paul Kahan is legendary for cooking up amazing food at home while everyone--including him--is hanging out in the kitchen, talking, and having a great time. Cooking for Good Times shares Kahan's best secrets f...

En parfaite cohérence avec le programme de DFASM et les ECNi, cet ouvrage rassemble les connaissances fondamentales en Rhumatologie. Il aborde tous les items relevant de cette spécialité avec des objectifs pédagogiques clairement définis. Il comporte deux parties : • une partie Connaissances composée de 31 chapitres consacrés chacun à un item. Chaque chapitre commence systématiquement par un rappel des objectifs pédagogiques puis développe la thématique. Le contenu, clair et didactique, es...

En parfaite cohérence avec le programme de DCEM et les Épreuves Classantes Nationales, cet Abrégé « Connaissances et Pratique » apporte les connaissances fondamentales en rhumatologie. La partie « Connaissances » développe, de manière synthétique et pratique, 40 items du programme de DCEM pour lesquels la rhumatologie est concernée. Chaque chapitre, consacré à un item, commence systématiquement par un rappel des objectifs pédagogiques nationaux accompagnés des objectifs additionnels du COF...

En parfaite conformité avec le programme de DFASM (Diplôme de formation approfondie en sciences médicales) et avec les Épreuves classantes nationales (ECNi), cet ouvrage rassemble les connaissances fondamentales en rhumatologie. Il comprend deux parties : - une partie «_Connaissances_» qui traite les items des UE relevant de la spécialité de rhumatologie. Chaque item fait l'objet d'un chapitre comprenant chacun un rappel des objectifs pédagogiques et nationaux, un plan systématique et un e...