Traces the sources of power and large-scale organization of prehistoric peoples among Archaic societies.By focusing on the first instances of mound building, pottery making, fancy polished stone and bone, as well as specialized chipped stone, artifacts, and their widespread exchange, this book explores the sources of power and organization among Archaic societies. It investigates the origins of these technologies and their effects on long-term (evolutionary) and sh...

The best review available for Critical Care certificationA Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!Critical Care Nursing Certification is a complete step-by-step guide that thoroughly covers everything you need to know to pass the examination administered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).Presented in short, easy-to-read chapters, the book includes subject-specific practice exams, allowing yo...

The best review available for Critical Care certification--updated to reflect the latest changes in the CCRN exam A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! Critical Care Nursing Certification is a complete step-by-step guide that thoroughly covers everything you need to know to pass the examination administered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Following the CCRN blueprint, coverage of each subject has been carefully upda...

The "Law of Attraction" asserts that people and their thoughts consist of pure energy, that, if channeled correctly, would allow a person to improve his or her health, relationships, and other aspects of life.This collection presents the core writings produced by the supporters of the "New Thought" movement. The books describe techniques (visualization, affirmation, meditation, pranayama breathing and relaxation methods, etc.) to help transform negative and destructive thoughts into...

We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, phil...

20 New Age and New Thought Classics. Compiled and edited by Anthony Twain, with comprehensive introduction and prefaces."20 New Age and New Thought Classics" is a comprehensive anthology that brings together some of the most influential and transformative works from the New Thought movement. Compiled and edited by Anthony Twain, this collection presents timeless teachings that explore the power of the mind, the creative force of thought, and the principles of spiritual and personal...

Metaphysical Laws of Creative Thought Power – 4 Classic Mental Science Texts is a profound exploration of creative expression and the potency of directed thought, central to the emergent field of mental science. This anthology presents a harmonious convergence of literary styles ranging from philosophical prose to pragmatic treatises, embodying a spectrum of intellectual inquiry. The collection captures the transformative essence of early 20th-century spiritual and metaphysical reflection,...

An artful portrait of a complex, formative figure in American history and his turbulent era, from a New York Times –bestselling author."A balanced, readable portrait. A refreshing perspective." — New York Times Book ReviewIn this unique biography of Thomas Jefferson, leading journalist and social critic Christopher Hitchens offers a startlingly new and provocative interpr...

A bestselling author of Acid Dreams tells the great American pot story— a panoramic, character-driven saga that examines the medical, recreational, scientific, and economic dimensions of the world’s most controversial plant.Martin A. Lee traces the dramatic social history of marijuana from its origins to its emergence in the 1960s as a defining force in a culture war that has never ceased. Lee describes how the illicit marijuana subculture overcame government oppo...

Long before popular television shows such as Dirty Jobs and The Deadliest Catch, everyday men and women---the unsung heroes of the job world---toiled in important but mostly anonymous jobs. One of those jobs was deckhand on the ore boats.With numerous photographs and engaging stories, Deckhand offers an insider's view of both the mundane and the intriguing duties performed by deckhands on these gritty cargo vessels. Boisterous port saloons, monster ice ja...

In "The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair," Nathaniel Hawthorne crafts a richly layered narrative that intertwines personal history with the broader tapestry of American experience. Through the lens of a sentimental piece of furniture, Hawthorne explores themes of memory, legacy, and the passage of time, employing a blend of whimsical storytelling and historical analysis. The book'Äôs literary style is characterized by its evocative imagery and moral undertones, situating it within the ...

The Founding Fathers who drafted the United States Constitution in 1787 distrusted political parties, popular democracy, centralized government, and a strong executive office. Yet the country's national politics have historically included all those features. In American Political History: A Very Short Introduction, Donald Critchlow takes on this contradiction between original theory and actual practice. This brief, accessible book explores the nature of the two-party system, key turning po...