Authors:Weldon W. Rau, Mary Ann Boatman, Willis Boatman,
Publisher: Washington State Univ Pr
Keywords: trail, oregon, surviving
Number of Pages: 244
Published: 2001-04
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 0874222389
ISBN-13: 9780874222388

The 1852 overland migration was the largest on record, with numbers swelled by Oregon-bound settlers, as well as hordes of gold-seekers destined for California. It also was a year in which deadly cholera took a terrible toll in lives. Included here are firsthand accounts of this fateful year, including the words and thoughts of a young married couple, Mary Ann and Willis Boatman, released for the first time in book-length form. In its immediacy, Surviving the Oregon Trail, 1852 opens a window to the travails of the overland journeyers--their stark camps, treacherous river fordings, and dish

Author: John F. Boatman
Publisher: University Press of America
Keywords: taught, elders
Number of Pages: 84
Published: 1992-05-20
List price: $41.00
ISBN-10: 0819186929
ISBN-13: 9780819186928

In this book the author examines various aspects of a selection of Western Great Lakes American Indian philosophical traditions and beliefs. He combines over forty years of stories, anecdotes, and observations learned from Western Great Lakes tribal elders into a coherent and thought-provoking philosophy text which challenges readers to look beyond their own cultural prepossessions and discover a method of asking questions where the answers come from within. Contents: Setting the Stages: From Another Perspective; The Atisokanak World; Creation and the Early "Earth World"; The Earth and its "Pe

Authors:Zora K. Brown, Karl Boatman,
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.
Keywords: questions, answers, amp, cancer, breast
Number of Pages: 259
Published: 2008-10-15
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0763760072
ISBN-13: 9780763760076

Newly revised and updated-Whether you’re a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. The only text to provide both the patient s and doctor s views, this completely updated third edition of this best-selling book gives you up-to-date, authoritative, practical answers to your questions about breast cancer, including risk factors and prevention, diagnosis and treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. Now including an entire new section on the impact of cancer on sexuality, intimac

Authors:James Martin, John Higgins, John Edinger & John Go
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineer
Keywords: quality, water, reservoir, production, energy
Number of Pages: 376
Published: 2007-09-14
List price: $85.00
ISBN-10: 0784408963
ISBN-13: 9780784408964

The inextricable link between energy production and reservoir water quality poses an ongoing challenge for civil engineers. Energy production processes can influence reservoir water quality, and reservoir water quality can limit energy production. This book on energy production and reservoir water quality brings together the regulatory framework driving the need for technical evaluations and the details of tools presently available for assessing those issues. Along with six case studies, topics discussed in Energy Production and Reservoir Water Quality include: regulatory framework; fundamenta

Authors:John Lipczynski, John Wilson, John Goddard,
Publisher: FT Press
Keywords: policy, strategy, competition, organisation, industrial
Number of Pages: 780
Published: 2005-12-30
List price: $97.50
ISBN-10: 0273688022
ISBN-13: 9780273688020

This new edition of Industrial Organization improves on the success of the first edition, providing a strong link between the theory and analysis of industrial economics and giving real world application of the theory to the business environment. Extensive case studies provide vivid and entertaining descriptions of industrial market structures and business strategies and behaviour. This book is ideally suited to students on an intermediate or advanced level course in Industrial Organisation or Industrial Economics.

Authors:John D. Hsu MD, John Michael, John Fisk MD,
Publisher: Mosby
Keywords: devices, assistive, orthoses, atlas, aaos
Number of Pages: 672
Published: 2008-06-24
List price: $219.00
ISBN-10: 0323039316
ISBN-13: 9780323039314

Here’s all the guidance you need to overcome the most difficult musculoskeletal problems using orthoses and assistive devices! With new coverage of postpolio syndrome, cranial orthoses, and now incorporating the perspectives of renowned physiatrists, this is a one-stop rehabilitation resource. Tips and Pearls in every chapter and a new 2-color format make accessing information a snap.Includes Chapters on biomechanics of spine, upper limb and hand and lower limb to help you understand the factors that determine the orthoses available for these joints.Incorporates chapters on the Orthotic

Authors:John Calvin,  John T. McNeill, Ford Lewis Batt
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pre
Keywords: volume, religion, christian, institutes, calvin
Number of Pages: 1800
Published: 1960-06-01
List price: $79.95
ISBN-10: 0664220282
ISBN-13: 9780664220280

The translator and his associated have taken great care to preserve the rugged strength and vividness of Calvin’s writing. They have not, however, hesitated to break up overly long sentences to conform to modern English usage or, wherever possible, to render heavy Latinate theological terms in simple language. The result is a translation that achieves a high degree of accuracy and at the same time is eminently readalbe.