Politics and Political Culture in the Court Masque considers the interconnections of the masque and political culture. It examines how masques responded to political forces and voices beyond the court, and how masques explored the limits of political speech in the Jacobean and Caroline periods.

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through the pages of "Legacy of Valor," a compelling book that brings to life the remarkable stories of courage, resilience, and sacrifice from the heroes who fought on the frontlines during World War II.Step back in time and witness history through the eyes of those who lived it. This riveting collection of true tales takes you on an epic adventure, from the deserts of North Africa to the hills of Italy, offering a profound insight into...

On August 9, 1929, the Cascadian Hotel opened in Wenatchee, Washington, the "Apple Capital of the World." It was (and still is) the tallest building in town. The opening ceremony--featuring a human spider scaling the facade--celebrated the coming to town of a technologically innovative and luxurious hotel that, for its 42-year existence, prided itself on quality service. The Cascadian had very strong ties to the community, apple themes ran throughout the building, and for years it was the ...

The US Supreme Court’s 1937 decision in West Coast Hotel v. Parrish, upholding the constitutionality of Washington State’s minimum wage law for women, had monumental consequences for all American workers. It also marked a major shift in the Court’s response to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal agenda. In Making Minimum Wage, Helen J. Knowles tells the human story behind this historic case.West Coast Hotel v. Parrish pitted a Washington State hote...

This vintage text contains a detailed treatise on the chemistry of agricultural fungicides and insecticides. The huge financial loss associated with the loss of crop due to insects and fungi has led to the artificial control of the pests with a large number of substances - and it is the purpose of this volume to set out the nature and chemical properties of these substances. Full of practical information suitable for both the student and the agricultural professional, this text makes for a...

"A Flight in Spring" by J. Harris Knowles is a captivating exploration of the themes of renewal and self-discovery. The narrative follows the journey of its protagonist as they navigate the complexities of life, love, and personal growth during the vibrant season of spring. Knowles' lyrical prose paints a vivid picture of blossoming landscapes and the emotional transformations that accompany the changing seasons. The characters are richly developed, each representing different facets of hu...

Dr. Tomas Jefferson stays aloof from life and love, but is strangely drawn to a war-ravaged Marine at a Chicago street clinic where she volunteers. When he dies on the streets, she undertakes notification of the next of kin, but its clear that Senator Raybelle McKeehan finds the matter inconvenient. Raybelle McKeehan was ten when she knew that she would be President some day. Now a Republican senator from Tennessee, there is no room in her life for deviations and distractions, but he...

This book will bring you into a greater awareness of the man in the mirror. Not just that – it will also help you to be more like Christ Jesus! Foundation check compels you to live a life of accountability and transparency. This book encourages you to be true to yourself. We can all agree there is a sun in the sky. No human being is tall enough to put it there, therefore, there must be someone bigger than you and me. Now that we have established that God is real, we must know that He has a...

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA FANTASY ROMANCE J.B. KNOWLESBook one in the Oathtaker seriesAfter a life of death and violence brings her world crashing down, elven Oathtaker Katya Greenleaf must wage her toughest battle yet, one against the demons that haunt her memories and threaten her soul, spirit, and very identity as a warrior.Katya Greenleaf has given herself over to the thrill of combat countless times during her ye...

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits Congress from abridging freedom of the press. But, as the printed press has been transformed into mass media with Americans now more likely to get their political information from television or social media than from print, confidence in this important, mediating institution has fallen dramatically. Movies, in their role as cultural artifacts, have long reflected and influenced those public attitudes, inventing such iconic phrases as “...

The reflexive turn in qualitative research has transformed the process of doing life history research. No longer are research subjects examined through the lens of the all-knowing but supposedly invisible researcher. As Ardra Cole and Gary Knowles point out in this fresh introduction to conducting life history research, the process is now one of mutuality, empathy, sensitivity and caring. The authors carry the novice researcher through the steps of conducting life history research-from con...

The rallying cry of "Free speech!" has long served as a touchstone for liberals and conservatives, alike, engaged in political polarization conflict and discourse. The democratization of media and the feverish pitch of political polarization, however, have contributed to the weaponization of free expression. From Colin Kaepernick to "fake news," boycotts of partisan television programming to removals of Confederate monuments, internet neutrality to the silencing of college professors and a...