Chartered in 1869, Southern Illinois University has been a stalwart presence on the southern Illinois landscape for a century and a half. This book celebrates the 150th anniversary of the university’s founding by exploring in depth its history since 1969, when the last book to celebrate a major anniversary was published.Chapters reflect on SIU’s successful athletics program, the various colleges and departments within the university, the diverse holdings and collections of the libr...

Thomas Allen Britton's "A Treatise on the Origin, Progress, Prevention, and Cure of Dry Rot in Timber" is a seminal text that delves into the complex biological and chemical processes behind timber decay, particularly dry rot. With a meticulous approach, Britton employs a didactic style enriched with empirical observations and practical advice, making this treatise informative yet accessible. Set against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, when the demand for durable building materi...

Reflecting on Service-Learning in Higher Education: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives examines forms of pedagogy such as service-learning, experiential learning, and problem-based learning in order to determine how students make connections between and among abstract academic concepts and real-life issues. This edited collection is divided into three sections—“Reflecting on Community Partnerships,” “Reflecting on Classroom Practice,” and “Reflecting on Diversity”—so as to represent inte...

"A Treatise on the Origin, Progress, Prevention, and Cure of Dry Rot in Timber" by Thomas Allen Britton is a comprehensive examination of the issues surrounding dry rot, a significant problem in timber preservation. Britton meticulously details the causes and effects of dry rot, providing insights into its biological mechanisms and the environmental conditions that foster its development. His work serves as an essential resource for builders, architects, and conservationists, emphasizing t...

A Treatise on the Origin, Progress, Prevention, and Cure of Dry Rot in Timber is a comprehensive and authoritative work by Thomas Allen Britton, first published in the early 19th century. This seminal book delves deeply into the phenomenon of dry rot, a destructive fungal decay that affects timber, particularly in buildings and ships. Drawing on scientific observation, practical experience, and historical cases, Britton meticulously examines the causes and conditions that give rise to dry ...

Parasitic Nematodes are amongst the most successful parasites on Earth. This fully-updated second edition constitutes a comprehensive volume that continues to discuss the molecular biology, biochemistry and immunology of nematode parasites of humans, domestic animals and plants. There is a strong focus on new advances including chapters on horizontal gene transfer, genetics of susceptibility in humans, nematode protein structures, role of bacterial symbionts, host immune system modulation,...

For the first time ever in audio! GraphicAudio and Brandon Sanderson are proud to present WHITE SAND produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music.On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an...

Exploratory, investigative, and energetically analytical, 1650–1850 covers the full expanse of long-eighteenth-century thought, writing, and art while delivering abundant revelatory detail. Essays on well-known cultural figures combine with studies of emerging topics to unveil a vivid rendering of a dynamic period, simultaneously committed to singular genius and universal improvement. Welcoming research on all nations and language traditions, 1650–1850 invites readers int...

Underpowered and overwhelmed, Kenton tries to hold the Sand Masters together as forces political and personal conspire against them.Now, in one final push, Kenton must tap the most dangerous depths of his own abilities to combat the enemies within his own guild and discover the truth behind the ambush that killed his father and almost destroyed the Sand Masters for good.

Carleton B. Case is well known for wit and humor, as the title of the book leads one to believe this book will follow suit.

The legendary members of the Jensen family gather together at the Sugarloaf Ranch for one Christmas homecoming they'll never forget—if they live through it...Smoke Jensen looks forward to spending a quiet holiday with the family. But an unexpected arrival from south of the border has him reaching for his guns, defending his land—and risking everything he loves...Sally Jensen strikes up a friendship with a lovely Mexican woman—who turns out to be married to the mysterious st...

"The Zombie King lives!Dr. Slaughter has been defeated. Now Safe Haven has reopened and seems to be living up to its name. Under the guidance of the lepers and their enigmatic leaders Rand, they have been able to turn back one zombie threat after another, but for how long?Donna and Dan are reunited, but what will happen to their young love, now that she is sharing headspace with the psychotic zombie, known as the Vamp?The Zombie King has captured Deake and his book ...