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The Presidency of John Adams

The Collapse of Federalism, 1795-18

By: Stephen G. Kurtz

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The Presidency of John Adams

The Collapse of Federalism, 1795-18

By: Stephen G. Kurtz

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.

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1512817430

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All the Fighting They Want

The Atlanta Campaign from Peachtree Creek to the City's Surrender, July 18–September 2, 1864

By: Stephen Davis

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All the Fighting They Want

The Atlanta Campaign from Peachtree Creek to the City's Surrender, July 18–September 2, 1864

By: Stephen Davis

The Civil War’s Atlanta campaign rages on following A Long and Bloody Task: “More than informative . . . challenges simplistic caricatures of Hood and Sherman” (The Civil War Monitor). John Bell Hood brought a hang-dog look and a hard-fighting spirit to the Army of Tennessee. Once one of the ablest division commanders in the Army of Northern Virginia, he found himself, by the spring of 1864, in the war’s Western Theater. Recently recovered from grievous wounds sustained at Chickamauga, he suddenly found himself thrust into command of the Confederacy’s ill-starred army even as Federals pounded on the door of the Deep South’s greatest untouched city, Atlanta. His predecessor, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, had failed to stop the advance of armies under Federal commander William T. Sherman, who had pushed and maneuvered his way from Chattanooga, Tennessee, right to Atlanta’s very doorstep. Johnston had been able to do little to stop him. The crisis could not have been more acute. Hood, an aggressive risk-taker, threw his men into the fray with unprecedented vigor. Sherman welcomed it. “We’ll give them all the fighting they want,” Sherman said. He proved a man of his word. In All the Fighting They Want, Georgia native Steve Davis, the world’s foremost authority on the Atlanta campaign, tells the tale of the last great struggle for the city. His Southern sensibility and his knowledge of the battle, accumulated over a lifetime of living on the ground, make this an indispensable addition to the acclaimed Emerging Civil War Series. “Military historian Steve Davis vividly presents the last great struggle for the city.” —Midwest Book Review

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Grub Street Publishers

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1611213207

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9781611213201

Multilevel Projection Methods for Partial Differential Equations

By: Stephen F. McCormick

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Multilevel Projection Methods for Partial Differential Equations

By: Stephen F. McCormick

The multilevel projection method is a new formalism that provides a framework for the development of multilevel algorithms in a very general setting. This methodology guides the choices of all the major multilevel processes, including relaxation and coarsening, and it applies directly to global or locally-refined discretizations. This book was developed from lectures at the CBMS-NSF Regional Conference on Multigrid and Multilevel Adaptive Methods for Partial Differential Equations in June 1991, and is a supplement to Multilevel Adaptive Methods for Partial Differential Equations, also written by Stephen F. McCormick.

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SIAM

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1611970091

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9781611970098

Year Book of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 2013

By: Stephen S. Raab

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Year Book of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 2013

By: Stephen S. Raab

The Year Book of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in pathology and laboratory medicine, carefully selected from more than 300 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Chapters in this annual cover the most current information on all aspects of pathology and laboratory medicine including: molecular diagnostics, dermatopathology, anatomic pathology techniques, outcomes analysis, cytopathology, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, neuropathology and hematology.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1455773093

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The Ides of War

George Washington and the Newburgh Crisis

By: Stephen Howard Browne

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The Ides of War

George Washington and the Newburgh Crisis

By: Stephen Howard Browne

A history and analysis of how George Washington stopped an attempted military coup at the end of the American Revolutionary War. History tells us that on a day when the forces of civil government confront the forces of military might, no one knows what may follow. Americans believe that they have avoided this moment, that whatever other challenges the country has faced, at least it never has had to deal with the prospects of a coup d’état. Stephen Howard Browne maintains that this view is mistaken, that in fact the United States faced such a crisis, at the very moment when the country announced its arrival on the world scene in the spring of 1783 in a rustic meeting hall along the Hudson River near Newburgh, New York. The crisis was resolved by George Washington, commander in chief of the US Army, in an address he delivered to a roomful of restive and deeply disaffected officers. In The Ides of War, Browne examines the resolution of the first confrontation between the forces of American civil government and the American military—the Newburgh Crisis. He tells the story of what transpired on that day, examines what was said, and suggests what we might learn from the affair. Browne shows that George Washington’s Newburgh Address is a stunning example of the power of human agency to broker one of our most persistent, most troublesome dilemmas: the rival claims to power of civil and military authorities. At stake in this story are biding questions about the meaning and legacy of revolution, the nature of republican government, and ultimately what kind of people we are and profess to be. Browne holds that although these are monolithic and vexed themes, they are vital and need to be confronted to obtain a coherent and convincing account of history. The Newburgh Crisis offers an unmatched opportunity to examine these themes, as well as the role of rhetoric in the founding of the world’s first modern republic. “Few speeches have shaped the course of American history more than George Washington’s address to his potentially mutinous officers in Newburgh, New York, on March 15, 1783. In this splendid book, Browne deftly brings to life the Newburgh conspiracy, Washington’s masterful response to it, and the lasting implications of both for civil-military relations in a republican government.” —Stephen Lucas, Evjue-Bascom Professor in the Humanities, University of Wisconsin “This elegant and persuasive book expands our knowledge of a little known but hugely significant turning point in American history, one that set it on course toward liberty and democracy. In the process, Browne brings new understanding to the founding of the United States, its military system, and its first commander in chief.” —Richard H. Kohn, professor emeritus of history and peace, war, and defense, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Univ of South Carolina Press

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1611176603

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9781611176605

A Short History of the American Revolutionary War

By: Stephen Conway

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A Short History of the American Revolutionary War

By: Stephen Conway

The American war against British imperial rule (1775-1783) was the world's first great popular revolution. Ideologically defined by the colonists' formal Declaration of Independence in 1776, the struggle has taken on something of a mythic character. From the Boston Tea Party to Paul Revere's ride to raise the countryside of New England against the march of the Redcoats; and from the American travails of Bunker Hill (1775) to the final humiliation of the British at Yorktown (1781), the entire contest is now emblematic of American national identity. Stephen Conway shows that, beyond mythology, this was more than just a local conflict: rather a titanic struggle between France and Britain. The Thirteen Colonies were merely one frontline of an extended theatre of operations, with each superpower aiming to deliver the knockout blow. This bold new history recognizes the war as the Revolution but situates it on the wider, global canvas of European warfare.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0857723839

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9780857723833

Atlanta Will Fall

Sherman, Joe Johnston, and the Yankee Heavy Battalions

By: Stephen Davis

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Atlanta Will Fall

Sherman, Joe Johnston, and the Yankee Heavy Battalions

By: Stephen Davis

Davis argues that the fall of Atlanta to Union forces during the American Civil War was not the fault of John Bell Hood as most historians have believed, but was the responsibility of Hood's predecessor as Confederate commander - Joe Johnston.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0842027882

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9780842027885

The Governors-General

The English Army and the Definition of the Empire, 1569-1681

By: Stephen Saunders Webb

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The Governors-General

The English Army and the Definition of the Empire, 1569-1681

By: Stephen Saunders Webb

In this remarkable revisionist study, Webb shows that English imperial policy was shaped by a powerful and sustained militaristic, autocratic tradition that openly defined English empire as the imposition of state control by force on dependent people. He describes the entire military connection that found expression in the garrisoned cities of England, Scotland, and Ireland and ultimately in the palisaded plantations of Jamaica, Virginia, and New England. Originally published in 1987. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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UNC Press Books

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1469600013

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The Official Gone with the Wind Companion

The Authorized Collection of Quizzes, Trivia, Photos-And More

By: Stephen J. Spignesi

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The Official Gone with the Wind Companion

The Authorized Collection of Quizzes, Trivia, Photos-And More

By: Stephen J. Spignesi

For the first time, an authorized collection of trivia, quizzes, and photos--everything you want to know about America's most beloved book and movie. Basic facts, mind-boggling minutiae, and everything in between--all in a book that's both a carefully researched text and an official collectible.

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Plume Books

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0452270693

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9780452270695

The Politics Presidents Make

Leadership from John Adams to Bill Clinton, Revised Edition

By: Stephen Skowronek

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The Politics Presidents Make

Leadership from John Adams to Bill Clinton, Revised Edition

By: Stephen Skowronek

Stephen Skowronek’s wholly innovative study demonstrates that presidents are persistent agents of change, continually disrupting and transforming the political landscape. In an afterword to this new edition, the author examines “third way” leadership as it has been practiced by Bill Clinton and others. These leaders are neither great repudiators nor orthodox innovators. They challenge received political categories, mix seemingly antithetical doctrines, and often take their opponents’ issues as their own.

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Harvard University Press

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0674256743

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9780674256743

A Long and Bloody Task

The Atlanta Campaign from Dalton through Kennesaw to the Chattahoochee, May 5–July 18, 1864

By: Stephen Davis

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A Long and Bloody Task

The Atlanta Campaign from Dalton through Kennesaw to the Chattahoochee, May 5–July 18, 1864

By: Stephen Davis

“Explores the first phase of General William Tecumseh Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign in the summer of 1864 . . . Clear and concise” (The Civil War Monitor). Poised on the edge of Georgia for the first time in the war, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, newly elevated to command the Union’s western armies, eyed Atlanta covetously—the South’s last great untouched prize. “Get into the interior of the enemy’s country as far as you can, inflicting all the damage you can against their War resources,” his superior, Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, ordered. But blocking the way was the Confederate Army of Tennessee, commanded by one of the Confederacy’s most defensive-minded generals, Joseph E. Johnston. All Johnston had to do, as Sherman moved through hostile territory, was slow the Federal advance long enough to find the perfect opportunity to strike. And so began the last great campaign in the West: Sherman’s long and bloody task. The acknowledged expert on all things related to the battle of Atlanta, historian Stephen Davis has lived in the area his entire life, and in A Long and Bloody Task, he tells the tale of the Atlanta campaign as only a native can. He brings his Southern sensibility to the Emerging Civil War Series, known for its engaging storytelling and accessible approach to history. “An operational level narrative and tour of the first two and a half months of the Atlanta Campaign . . . A fine overview of military events in North Georgia.” —Civil War Books and Authors

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Savas Beatie

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1611213185

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9781611213188

Atlanta's Stone Mountain

A Multicultural History

By: Paul Stephen Hudson,Lora Pond Mirza

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Atlanta's Stone Mountain

A Multicultural History

By: Paul Stephen Hudson,Lora Pond Mirza

The breathtaking geological wonder known as Stone Mountain has enchanted people since the age of the Paleo-Indians. Today, Stone Mountain Park annually attracts four million visitors from around the world. Hiking trails showcase rugged granite outcrops with hardy mountain plants, such as endearing yellow daisies. Majestic red-tailed hawks soar overhead. A storied past comes to life through an engaging park quarry exhibit, a historic railroad experience and an epic Confederate Memorial carving envisioned by Gutzon Borglum of Mount Rushmore fame. Writing during the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, authors Paul Hudson and Lora Mirza of Georgia Perimeter College in Atlanta present with verve this illustrated multicultural history of a legendary landmark.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1614235597

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9781614235590

Classifying Spaces of Sporadic Groups

By: David J. Benson,Stephen D. Smith

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Classifying Spaces of Sporadic Groups

By: David J. Benson,Stephen D. Smith

For each of the 26 sporadic finite simple groups, the authors construct a 2-completed classifying space using a homotopy decomposition in terms of classifying spaces of suitable 2-local subgroups. This construction leads to an additive decomposition of the mod 2 group cohomology.

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American Mathematical Soc.

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0821844741

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9780821844748

Book's by Stephen G. Kurtz

The Presidency of John Adams

The Presidency of John Adams

All the Fighting They Want

All the Fighting They Want

Multilevel Projection Methods for Partial Differential Equations

Multilevel Projection Methods for Partial Differential Equations

Year Book of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 2013

Year Book of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 2013

The Ides of War

The Ides of War

A Short History of the American Revolutionary War

A Short History of the American Revolutionary War

Atlanta Will Fall

Atlanta Will Fall

The Governors-General

The Governors-General

The Official Gone with the Wind Companion

The Official Gone with the Wind Companion

The Politics Presidents Make

The Politics Presidents Make

A Long and Bloody Task

A Long and Bloody Task

Atlanta's Stone Mountain

Atlanta's Stone Mountain

Classifying Spaces of Sporadic Groups

Classifying Spaces of Sporadic Groups

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