This volume explores the conflict between two forces: party polarization and party factionalism. The major change in America’s two political parties over the past half-century has been increased polarization, which has led to a new era of heightened inter-party competition resulting in stronger and more cohesive parties. At the same time, elections, particularly primaries, often reveal deep internal factional divisions within both the parties, and the 2020 election was no different. The De...

The Noblest Vol. II is a collection of some of the work of a small group of people from different walks of life who came together in a writing workshop given at the Noble Maritime Collection. Together, we shared our writings, we listened to each other, and we grew into a family of friends. As you read their thoughts, their ideas, their stories, you will come to glimpse them as I have been privileged to do. Their poems, stories, and memoirs speak for themselves. They have opened their heart...

“Our community has continued to grow exponentially, thanks to those who inspire the next generation. And inspiring the next generation is what the authors of Analyzing Baseball Data with R are doing. They are setting the career path for still thousands more. We all need some sort of kickstart to take that first or second step. You may be a beginner R coder, but you need access to baseball data. How do you access this data, how do you manipulate it, how do you analyze it? This is what this ...

Georgians, like all Americans, experienced the Civil War in a variety of ways. Through selected articles drawn from the New Georgia Encyclopedia (www.georgiaencyclopedia.org), this collection chronicles the diversity of Georgia’s Civil War experience and reflects the most current scholarship in terms of how the Civil War has come to be studied, documented, and analyzed.The Atlanta campaign and Sherman’s March to the Sea changed the course of the war in 1864, in terms both of the up...

Ready for more fractured fairy tales, more comics, and more fun? Then dive into More Far Out Fairy Tales! This collection combines five epic retellings into one action-packed, full-color graphic novel for kids. Discover what happens when Thumbelina is a tiny-but-mighty wrestler. Fight off three hungry vampires with adventurer extraordinaire Goldilocks. See how Rapunzel's story plays out when an accident in Dr. Frankenstein's lab causes her hair to come alive . . . and more! Each classic ta...

In order to become a healing presence for others, we must first be healed ourselves—through an active relationship with the great Healer, Christ. Drawing on the teachings of the Fathers and saints of the Church, Dr. Rossi gently points the way toward deepening our love for God and for each other so that others may experience Christ through us.

In "A La California," Albert S. Evans presents an evocative portrayal of California during the mid-19th century, capturing the tempestuous allure of the Gold Rush era. Through a richly descriptive narrative, Evans intertwines fiction with travelogue, allowing readers to vividly experience the landscape, culture, and burgeoning society of California. His literary style, characterized by a keen observational lens and a blend of humor and poignancy, reflects the broader context of American li...

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Are you ready to explore the heart of Japan like never before? Have you ever wondered what it feels like to immerse yourself in the unique blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity? Your ultimate adventure awaits, and the "Tokyo Travel Guide 2024-2025" is here to ensure you make the most of it!In this expertly crafted guide, you’ll discover everything you need to experience Tokyo in all its vibrant glory. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a season...

When confronted with a problem in science, the way to proceed is not always obvious. The problem may seem intractable or there may be many possible solutions, with some better than others. Problem-Solving Exercises in Green and Sustainable Chemistry teaches students how to analyze and solve real-world problems that occur in an environmental context

"Á la California" is an exciting volume of recollections and anecdotal history by Albert S. Evans. He starts by taking the readers on tour from the Sierra Morena through the San Andreas Valley, south to Pescadero and Santa Cruz, up the Napa Valley and Mount St. Helena. This work contains several chapters on San Francisco, focusing on the legends of the Barbary Coast and Chinatown and stories of miners in the Gold Rush.

An important new study on a complex and highly controversial topic. Albert Lindemann provides a clear and balanced guide to anti-Semitism from ancient times right through to the twentieth-century inter-war period and the Nazi Holocaust. He looks at all countries where anti-Semitism manifested itself at different times and in different ways xxx; in Russia, the US, Poland, England, Germany, South Africa, and Holland. Throughout he asks difficult and unfamiliar questions to challenge long hel...