Richard Shisler's Books

Yorktown

By: Kathleen Manley and Richard Shisler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

In 1750, the deepwater port of Yorktown housed approximately 250-300 businesses, with as many as 2,000 people thriving in the small town. By 1781, the Revolutionary War's final siege had been staged, and the British were caught without resources to win the final battle against the American and Allied forces. Freedom was won for America, but Yorktown would continue to see war. In 1862, the Peninsula Campaign of the Civil War led to a monthlong battle near the site of the previous conflict. In 1917, World War I brought the embarkation of the Atlantic Fleet, and within a few decades, World War II would change Yorktown and the nation forever. These historic postcards portray the first family houses, the churches, the courthouses, the military, the battlefields, and the commemorative memorials of the area, showing the town's progression through time, from the 18th century through the present day.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

128

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1467125393

ISBN 13

9781467125390

Neotropical Migratory Birds

Natural History, Distribution, and Population Change

By: Richard DeGraaf,John Rappole

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Neotropical Migratory Birds

Natural History, Distribution, and Population Change

By: Richard DeGraaf,John Rappole

Thrushes, warblers, vireos, and tanagers are probably the most familiar of the Neotropical migrants—birds that breed in the United States and Canada, then journey to spend the winter in the Caribbean, Mexico, or southward. But this extraordinary group actually comprises a large number of diverse species, including waterfowl, shorebirds, terns, hawks, flycatchers, and hummingbirds. In their compendious review of information on these birds, Richard M. DeGraaf and John H. Rappole illuminate the need for a thorough understanding of the ecology of each species, one that exte4nds throughout the entire life cycle. The authors argue convincingly that conservation efforts must be based on such an understanding and carried out across a species' range—not limited to the breeding grounds. This book is the first to summarize in one volume much-needed practical data about the distribution and breeding habitat requirements of migratory birds in North and South America. The body of the book consists of natural history accounts of more than 350 species of Neotropical migrants, including a brief description of each bird's range, status, habitats on breeding grounds, nest site, and wintering areas. The authors provide a complete range map of each species' distribution in the Western Hemisphere as well as notes on the distribution—basic data that until recently have largely been unavailable in usable form to ornithologists and land and resource managers. An appendix lists species that are increasing or decreasing at significant rates in various physiographic regions of North America.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

699

Publisher

Cornell University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1501734016

ISBN 13

9781501734014

Edith Sitwell

Avant garde poet, English genius

By: Richard Greene

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Edith Sitwell

Avant garde poet, English genius

By: Richard Greene

For the better part of forty years, Edith Sitwell's poetry has been neglected by critics. But born into a family of privileged eccentrics, Edith Sitwell was highly regarded by her contemporaries: the great writers and artists of the day who attended her unlikely London literary salon. Her quips and anecdotes were legendary and her works like English Eccentrics confirmed her comic genius, while later she established herself as the quintessential poet of the Blitz. This masterly biography, meticulously researched and drawing on many previously unseen letters, firmly places Edith Sitwell in the literary tradition to which she belongs.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

374

Publisher

Virago

Published Date

ISBN 10

1405511079

ISBN 13

9781405511070

Children's Active Transportation

By: Richard Larouche

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Children's Active Transportation

By: Richard Larouche

Children's Active Transportation is a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the current research and interventions on active transportation for children and youth. As the travel behaviors of these groups tend to be highly routinized, and their mobility faces unique constraints, such as parental restrictions, mandatory school attendance, and the inability to drive a motor vehicle before late adolescence, this book examines the key factors that influence travel behavior among children and youth, providing key insights into lessons learned from current interventions. Readers will find a resource that clearly demonstrates how critical it is for children to develop strong, active transportation habits that carry into adulthood. - Discusses the correlates that exist between children's active transportation using a social and ecological model - Summarizes active transportation interventions that show what works to increase non-motorized modes of travel in children - Describes the factors that influence the implementation and effectiveness of interventions

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

308

Publisher

Elsevier

Published Date

ISBN 10

0128119322

ISBN 13

9780128119327

Theatre in Ancient Greek Society

By: John Richard Green

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Theatre in Ancient Greek Society

By: John Richard Green

An examination of the social setting and function of ancient Greek theatre through the thousand years of its performance history, drawing evidence from a wide range of archaeological material.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

262

Publisher

Psychology Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0415143594

ISBN 13

9780415143592

Yorktown

By: Kathleen Manley,Richard Shisler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Yorktown

By: Kathleen Manley,Richard Shisler

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

128

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1439660018

ISBN 13

9781439660010

Book's by Richard Shisler

Yorktown

Yorktown

Neotropical Migratory Birds

Neotropical Migratory Birds

Edith Sitwell

Edith Sitwell

Children's Active Transportation

Children's Active Transportation

Theatre in Ancient Greek Society

Theatre in Ancient Greek Society

Yorktown

Yorktown

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email