Both sides of the highly charged capital punishment debate in the United States are examined in this breakthrough collection of 112 key documents, arranged by historical period. The political and social aspects of the debate are represented through a wide range of documents, including congressional hearings, Supreme Court decisions, position papers, biographical accounts, and news stories. An explanatory introduction precedes each document to help readers understand how various and seemingly unrelated social, economic, and political factors have impacted public attitudes, legislation, and...
Both sides of the highly charged capital punishment debate in the United States are examined in this breakthrough collection of 112 key documents, ...
From the night watchmen of the 17th century to the highly publicized Rodney King hearings, the history and development of police policy and the role of police in American society are traced through this collection of 95 primary documents. Students, teachers, and interested readers can use this valuable resource to examine the development and role of the police in the United States through the words of the people who were involved in the struggle to enforce laws, uphold the Constitution, maintain safe and stable communities, and create efficient and effective police forces. An explanatory...
From the night watchmen of the 17th century to the highly publicized Rodney King hearings, the history and development of police policy and the rol...
Lily Heller's affaire de coeur with Paris has existed almost as long as her love for books. Smitten with the city's literary Golden Age of the twenties, the young bookstore clerk from Denver dreams of a life like that of bold expatriate Sylvia Beach, who founded the famed Shakespeare and Company bookshop and became her own literary legend. An impromptu trip to the City of Light carries Lily further than her imagination ever took her. Arriving unexpectedly in 1937 Paris-penniless, friendless, and clueless-Lily must rely on her wobbly French and her wits. But a mysterious invitation offers her...
Lily Heller's affaire de coeur with Paris has existed almost as long as her love for books. Smitten with the city's literary Golden Age of the twentie...
How much bamboo does a panda eat? Which animals giggle when they're tickled? What mammal's tongue weighs as much as an elephant? Why do zebras have stripes? AnimaCrostics are back, with 50 all-new puzzles in Volume 2, Baffling Beasts This time, you'll learn about dog dreams, whale songs, and hippo poop. Yes, hippo poop. AnimaCrostics puzzles are fun for kids and adults alike, making them a great activity for the whole family. So put on your thinking cap and get ready to discover cool stuff about some of the most baffling beasts in the animal kingdom
How much bamboo does a panda eat? Which animals giggle when they're tickled? What mammal's tongue weighs as much as an elephant? Why do zebras have st...
American Acrostics quotation puzzles have been making history fun for thousands of online solvers since 2011. Now, for the first time, they're available in print The puzzles in Volume 1 combine challenging, crossword-style clues with quotation solutions that contain little-known facts, humorous anecdotes, and philosophical musings about this remarkable country of ours. Solve the 50 puzzles in order and the American story will emerge, from the Revolution to the Information Age.
American Acrostics quotation puzzles have been making history fun for thousands of online solvers since 2011. Now, for the first time, they're availab...
American Acrostics are back, with 50 more challenging quotation puzzles that bring history to life, and make it fun Volume 2 pays homage to American Ingenuity - and to the men, women, and children who invented everything from the toaster to the traffic light to the television... Solve the 50 puzzles in this book to take a fascinating journey through time and technology
American Acrostics are back, with 50 more challenging quotation puzzles that bring history to life, and make it fun Volume 2 pays homage to American ...
Don't let the whimsical covers fool you -- CynAcrostics are challenging, contemporary quotation puzzles that are guaranteed to get your "cynapses" firing Volume 1, Say What?, offers 50 quirky quotation solutions from an eclectic assortment of actors, adventurers, scientists, journalists, comedians, and musicians. Quotation sources include George Carlin, John Cleese, Betty White, Rod Stewart, Nora Ephron, Nate Silver, Bear Grylls, Jane Lynch, David Letterman, Arianna Huffington, and Stephen Hawking. Seasoned solvers will love this modern take on the classic acrostic puzzle, and newcomers are...
Don't let the whimsical covers fool you -- CynAcrostics are challenging, contemporary quotation puzzles that are guaranteed to get your "cynapses" fir...
Don't let the whimsical covers fool you -- CynAcrostics are challenging, contemporary acrostic puzzles that are guaranteed to get your "cynapses" firing Volume 2: Reel-y?, features funny, poignant, or insightful quotations solutions from well-known movies and TV series -- including Bull Durham, A Fish Called Wanda, Grey's Anatomy, Annie Hall, Seinfeld, The Imitation Game, The Office, Northern Exposure, and The Usual Suspects. Seasoned solvers will love this modern take on the classic acrostic puzzle, and newcomers are sure to be hooked in no time on this fresh, funny, and thought-provoking...
Don't let the whimsical covers fool you -- CynAcrostics are challenging, contemporary acrostic puzzles that are guaranteed to get your "cynapses" firi...
Why do penguins waddle? What's the only mammal that can fly? Which animals have ears on their knees? How many quills does a porcupine have? The answers are here in AnimaCrostics Volume 1. You'll even learn about parrot puke, termite turds, and fish farts. Yes, fish farts. But only if you're clever enough to conquer all the clues... AnimaCrostics puzzles are fun for kids and adults alike, making them a great activity for the whole family. So put on your thinking cap and get ready to discover cool stuff about 50 of the most curious critters in the animal kingdom Note: A previous version of...
Why do penguins waddle? What's the only mammal that can fly? Which animals have ears on their knees? How many quills does a porcupine have? The answer...
American Acrostics are back, with 50 challenging new puzzles that bring history to life, and make it fun Volume 3, Puzzling Tales from the White House, features little-known tales about our American presidents and their families. From Dolley Madison's outrageous turbans and Louisa Adams' penchant for chocolates to Calvin Coolidge's window-shopping escapades and Richard Nixon's bizarre White House police uniforms, the antics of our White House denizens are sure to keep you laughing as you solve
American Acrostics are back, with 50 challenging new puzzles that bring history to life, and make it fun Volume 3, Puzzling Tales from the White Hous...
