Combining narrative history with data-rich social and economic analysis, this new institutional economics study examines the failure of frontier farms in the antebellum Northwest Territory, where legislatively-created imperfect markets and poor surveying resulted in massive investment losses for both individual farmers and the national economy. The history of farming and spatial settlement patterns in the Great Lakes region is described, with specific focus on the State of Michigan viewed ...

At the center of this book is the complex and perplexing question of how to design professional preparation programs, organizational management practices, public policy systems and robust professional associations committed to and capable of, maintaining confidence, trust and the other hallmarks of responsible professionalism. To do this, we need to rebuild our understanding of professional responsibility from the ground up. We describe how individuals might be prepared to engage in respon...

This classic text retains the superb scholarship of the first edition in a thoroughly revised and accessibly written new edition. With both new and updated essays by distinguished American and Canadian authors, the book provides a comprehensive historical overview of the formation and growth of North American regions from European exploration and colonization to the second half of the twentieth century. Collectively the contributors explore the key themes of acquisition of geographical kno...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

Centuries old and still going strong, calisthenics remain the most effective and efficient way to get in shape and stay that way. Whether you are a beginner just starting out, a dedicated weekday or weekend warrior craving variety, or a hardcore athlete looking for a fresh perspective or a new challenge, "The Calisthenics Codex" has something for you.People who know the truth about functional fitness -- from elite military forces to boxers, MMA fighters, models and actors -- rely o...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Genghis khan fascinates us because of his ability to rise from a shunned leader to the most powerful ruler of his time. His intelligence and desires have provided the world with developments we may never have seen.In 25 years and the establishment of the mongol empire, genghis khan conquered more than the romans could do in 4oo years, (weatehrford, 2004). Genghis khan was a warrior with great power, intelligence...

Genghis khan fascinates us because of his ability to rise from a shunned leader to the most powerful ruler of his time. His intelligence and desires have provided the world with developments we may never have seen.In 25 years and the establishment of the mongol empire, genghis khan conquered more than the romans could do in 4oo years, (weatehrford, 2004). Genghis khan was a warrior with great power, intelligence, and a reputation that conjured up fear in all who op...

Georges family were working class, moving from one tied cottage to another, which eventually took them to a Private girls school. George was still pining for his childhood sweetheart, who drowned in a boating accident along with her family. A chance meeting with a new pupil at the school, Jennifer, helped him close that chapter in his life. There now followed a warning from the past, schoolboy/ girl romance, ghosts, and chilling music. He had lost the love of his life and was now building ...

Bob, with sections by his daughter, Hannah, will walk you through sixteen years of raising children who got addicted to drugs, spent time in jail, and ultimately, one of his children committed suicide on June 18, 2014.This is a story of restoration, redemption, faith, and hope in the midst of chaos and disaster, but with guidance along the way, for the reader to learn from Bob's experiences.The aim of this book is to help others who are struggling with the abuse and/or the addictio...

"The Evolution of Sinn Féin" by Robert Mitchell Henry delves into the historical development of the Sinn Féin party, tracing its roots from its inception to its role in contemporary Irish politics. The book examines the ideological shifts within the party, highlighting key figures and events that shaped its trajectory. Through meticulous research, Henry provides insights into the socio-political context that influenced Sinn Féin's strategies and policies, making it a crucial read for anyon...

Genghis khan fascinates us because of his ability to rise from a shunned leader to the most powerful ruler of his time. His intelligence and desires have provided the world with developments we may never have seen.In 25 years and the establishment of the mongol empire, genghis khan conquered more than the romans could do in 4oo years, (weatehrford, 2004). Genghis khan was a warrior with great power, intelligence, and a reputation that conjured up fear in all who op...

Eddie Mallet is being followed by a gorilla in a tee shirt with muscles out-to-here. Marlowe is hired to find out why, but not soon enough to save Eddie. The partner from Mexico City, the stranger dead in Nevada and the man with the cauliflower ear all added up to a corpse on a concrete floor but Philip Marlowe couldn’t figure why until he found out that there was one name above all that had to be remembered…