Discussing questions of race and class in America, we often skip those who are white but are treated as a different kind of "other."A professor of English and literature, Dr. William Matthew McCarter explores the realities of being "Not Qwhite in America" from a historical and literary perspective. He interweaves colloquial storytelling with advanced critical strategies in a unique and entertaining fashion. This in-depth analysis is perfect for scholars and laypersons interested in...

In few kinds of work are the results so directly dependent on the personality of the worker as they are in excavating. The old saying that a man finds what he looks for in a subject, is too true; or if he has not enough insight to ensure finding what he looks for, it is at least sadly true that he does not find anything that he does not look for. Whether it be inscriptions, carvings, papyri, or mummies that excavators have been seeking, they have seldom preserved or cared for anything but ...

The art of a country, like the character of the inhabitants, belongs to the nature of the land. The climate, the scenery, the contrasts of each country, all clothe the artistic impulse as diversely as they clothe the people themselves. A burly, florid Teuton in his furs and jewellery, and a lithe brown Indian in his waist-cloth, would each look entirely absurd in the other’s dress. There is no question of which dress is intrinsically the best in the world; each is relatively the best for i...

In this fantastic application you will find fantastic stories of the Egyptian civilization. This enigmatic people with a high knowledge in many disciplines used their magnific temples to transmit their way of living through centuries of history.

In considering the history of any people, one of the main elements is that of their status. What were their abilities and how were they shown? What permanent mark did they make on their period? How did they stand in reference to their neighbours, in the same country and in other countries? There are now Jews in Lemberg and Jews in Paris; but how entirely differently we regard them, because of their status. How utterly diverse is the mark left on the world by the men of mind, by Isaiah or A...

"Texas Fossils: An Amateur Collector's Handbook" by William Henry Matthews serves as an essential guide for fossil enthusiasts and amateur paleontologists. This comprehensive handbook delves into the rich fossil history of Texas, showcasing a variety of prehistoric life forms that once roamed the region. Matthews provides detailed descriptions of different fossil types, their geological contexts, and tips for successful fossil hunting. The book is not only informative but also encourages r...

America has had a fascination with dinosaurs, particularly since the wild enthusiasm of Jurassic Park and its sequels. The term "dinosaur" was coined in 1841 by the Victorian scientist Sir Richard Owen. By the end of the 19th century, geologists and paleontologists had described fossil skeletons of many groups, and museums competed for the best dinosaur fossils. In this 1915 book, famed paleontologist William Diller Matthew describes fossils from the American museum collections, including ...

The most comprehensive synthesis of stream fish community research ever produced.Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Choice ACRLEcologists have long struggled to understand community dynamics. In this groundbreaking book, leading fish ecologists William Matthews and Edie Marsh-Matthews apply long-term studies of stream fish communities to several enduring questions. This critical synthesis reaches to the heart of ecological theory, testin...

Space-sheriff Joe Corbit has just stumbled upon the greatest artifact in the history of the universe.Too bad it's a threat to our very existence.When a distress call leads Joe to the ruins of a lost, alien civilization, he finds an illegal archaeological dig underway. The Chinese Galactic Empire is working with the Martian mob to smuggle an artifact across state lines.One deadly shoot-out later, and Joe finds himself in possession of the curious trinket. His plan is...

Following the fall of the Taliban government in Afghanistan in late 2001, members of the former regime and Al-Qaeda found refuge in Waziristan. Waziristan is a tribal area in Pakistan located along the border with Afghanistan whose majority ethnic Pashtun population has menaced every occupying power since Alexander the Great. The formidable terrain coupled with the fierce independent character of the Pashtun tribes has made Waziristan a difficult area for outsiders to subdue. Taliban and A...

There were more colons used in legislation in 2015 than there were words enacted in 1900. Using analysis from machine readings of all legislation enacted between 1900 and 2015, this book discusses the social impact of increasingly elastic legislative language on the contemporary workings of the British constitution.The hot-button debates of our time — from immigration to European integration, to the creeping power of judges — have, at their core, battles over what policy instructio...

A shady corner in life can be a dark and mysterious place, but in the shady corners of the mind, the mystery and darkness know no bounds!In a struggle with his conscience and haunted by images of murder, David is given a choice to right the wrongs of his past.Can he cheat fate and avoid his future? Or is the evil that dwells within him more than it seems?Only one thing is certain . . .Fate can be cruel, but true evil can be brutal!