Author: Jason McDonald
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Keywords: perspectives, themes, history, ethnic, american
Number of Pages: 260
Published: 2007-09-30
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0813542286
ISBN-13: 9780813542287

The United States, it is often said, is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. But what, precisely, do we mean when we speak of "ethnic" groups or "ethnicity"? What is the distinction, for example, between "race" and "ethnicity"? How do various groups meld with the rest of American society? Should we think in terms of assimilation, integration, pluralism, or some other relationship between ethnic groups and the mainstream? It is these and many other questions that Jason J. McDonald tackles in this timely and insightful book. Chapters explore a range of top

Authors:Elvin McDonald, Steven McDonald,
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Keywords: amp, hawken, smith, gardener, american, orchids
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 1998-01-08
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0761110712
ISBN-13: 9780761110712

Following the striking format of 100 English Roses for the American Garden, here is both a how-to book and a stunningly photographed field guide. Beginning with the one persistent myth surrounding orchids (that they’re difficult to grow) and debunking it thoroughly, Mr. McDonald describes potting mediums, water and air needs, light and lack of light, how to create an orchid garden, and troubleshooting. From there the book introduces 100 dazzling varieties and explains how to raise and care for them, from popular cattleyas and phalaenopsis to hauntingly beautiful ascocenda

Authors:Thomas McDonald, Patrick McDonald,
Publisher: iUniverse.com
Keywords: maintenance, pavement, guide
Number of Pages: 368
Published: 2010-08-24
List price: $35.95
ISBN-10: 145020869X
ISBN-13: 9781450208697

The cost of pavement maintenance keeps escalating upward as refining crude oil technology increases, a shortage of raw materials rises, and mining permits are harder to obtain. As a result, both private and public property owners and homeowners’ associations will be spending more on pavement maintenance than ever before. Thomas and Patrick McDonald rely on nearly sixty years of experience in pavement construction and maintenance as well as years of research as they share practical tools and tips that will help anyone manage a successful pavement maintenance project. Through the

Authors:Malcolm H. B. McDonald, M. McDonald,
Publisher: Kogan Page
Keywords: planning, marketing, strategic
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2000-01-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0749420960
ISBN-13: 9780749420963

Whilst there are a number of books available on marketing planning, they are predominantly "how to" texts: this book is a serious and in-depth treatment of the specialist aspects of marketing planning. The various topics dealt with include a review of marketing strategy which examines the main strategic planning tools; competitive marketing strategy, which explains and reviews the concepts and applications; marketing planning and corporate culture; expert systems in strategic marketing planning; and the role of marketing in the future - the challenges for business and management education.

Authors:Ettagale Blauer, Jason Laura, Jason Laure,
Publisher: Children’s Press(CT)
Keywords: series, second, world, enchantment, madagascar
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2000-09
List price: $39.00
ISBN-10: 0516216341
ISBN-13: 9780516216348

Authors:Neil A. Weiss, John McDonald, John N. McDonald,
Publisher: Academic Press
Keywords: analysis, real, course
Number of Pages: 745
Published: 1999-01-26
List price: $135.00
ISBN-10: 0127428305
ISBN-13: 9780127428307

A Course in Real Analysis provides a firm foundation in real analysis concepts and principles while presenting a broad range of topics in a clear and concise manner. This student-oriented text balances theory and applications, and contains a wealth of examples and exercises. Throughout the text, the authors adhere to the idea that most students learn more efficiently by progressing from the concrete to the abstract. McDonald and Weiss have also created real application chapters on probability theory, harmonic analysis, and dynamical systems theory. The text offers considerable flexibility in t

Authors:Jason Furman, Jason E. Bordoff,
Publisher: Brookings Institution Pre
Keywords: security, education, taxes, income, ideas, prosperity, hamilton, project, path
Number of Pages: 402
Published: 2008-11-30
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0815730136
ISBN-13: 9780815730132

Since its launch in 2006, the Hamilton Project at Brookings has produced extensive research on how to create a growing economy that benefits all Americans. Its pragmatic work aims to increase opportunities for broad-based wealth, economic security, and enduring growth. "Path to Prosperity", the first book to emerge from the Hamilton Project, presents important and original work to that end."Path to Prosperity" focuses on three key criteria for fostering broadly shared economic growth: enhancing economic security, building a highly skilled work force, and reforming the tax system. Income securi