John Reid: 81 books
In a Rebellious Spirit
The Argument of Facts, the Liberty Riot, and the Coming of the American Revolution
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 1990
A fresh view of the legal arguments leading to the American Revolution, this book argues that rebellious acts called "lawless" mob action by British authorities were sanctioned by "whig law" in the eyes of the colonists. Professor Reid also holds that leading historians have been...
by John Howard Reid
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2011
A series of inter-related short stories, set in a small Mexican fishing village, Bahia de los angeles--a real place fronting the Sea of Cortez on the east coast of Baja California, about 350 miles as the heron flies from the USA border. As the village depends upon American tourists for its income,...
In a Defiant Stance
The Conditions of Law in Massachusetts Bay, the Irish Comparison, and the Coming of the American Revolution
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 1990
The minimum of violence accompanying the success of the American Revolution resulted in large part, argues this book, from the conditions of law the British allowed in the American colonies. By contrast, Ireland's struggle for independence was prolonged, bloody, and bitter largely because of the repressive...
Mystery, Suspense, Film Noir and Detective Movies on DVD
A Guide to the Best in Cinema Thrills
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2009
Five stars! They don't make them like they used to do. And reading through this compendium of some of the best `mystery, suspense, film noir and detective movies on DVD' reminded me of that. In many cases, these films were made under the studio system, whereby the scripts were tailored to the actors'...
DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition
Novels, Tales and Poems: The Mysteries of Udolpho, The Tell-Tale Heart, Wuthering Heights, Sweeney Todd, The Orphan of the Rhine, The Headless Horseman & many more
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2018
Who doesn't love a bit of surprise, danger, eerie atmosphere, and just the right hint of romance! So, here's presenting to you our best ever gothic collection, with all the well known classics, all the hidden gems, and lots of surprises for all the fans of chills, darkness and mystery out there. Also,...
Northern Gospel, Northern Church
Reflections on Identity and Mission
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2016
“Enlightening, thought provoking and honest, a bit like the North itself” — Kate Bottley (the “Gogglebox Vicar”)
Foreword by John Sentamu, Archbishop of York
A must-have book for anyone seeking to understand the challenges of proclaiming the Gospel in the North of England.
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Pickers and Poets
The Ruthlessly Poetic Singer-Songwriters of Texas
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
Many books and essays have addressed the broad sweep of Texas music—its multicultural aspects, its wide array and blending of musical genres, its historical transformations, and its love/hate relationship with Nashville and other established music business centers. This book, however, focuses on...
Social Exclusion, Compound Trauma and Recovery
Applying Psychology, Psychotherapy and PIE to Homelessness and Complex Needs
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2018
Responding to the growing number of psychologically-informed services for people experiencing social exclusion and, in particular, homelessness, this book gives professionals the information and understanding they need to be fully informed in their practice with this client group. It begins with theory,...
Remembering 1759
The Conquest of Canada in Historical Memory
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2012
This companion volume to Revisiting 1759 examines how the Conquest of Canada has been remembered, commemorated, interpreted, and reinterpreted by groups in Canada, France, Great Britain, the United States, and most of all, in Quebec. It focuses particularly on how the public memory of the Conquest...
by Sarah Andre, Karen Dean Benson, Patricia Campbell
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016
Here in Southwest Florida, we know a lot about the power of hurricanes. They can be terrifying, destructive demons playing havoc with human lives.We know a lot about the power of love, too. We know love can survive storms of all kinds, and these ten new stories from Southwest Florida Romance...
by John L. Reid, Gerard A. McKay, Matthew R. Walters
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2011
Lecture Notes: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics provides all the necessary information, within one short volume, to achieve a thorough understanding of how drugs work, their interaction with the body in health and disease, and how to use these drugs appropriately in clinical situations.
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Revisiting 1759
The Conquest of Canada in Historical Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2012
The British victory on the Plains of Abraham in September 1759 and the subsequent Conquest of Canada were undoubtedly significant geopolitical events, but their nature and implications continue to be debated. Revisiting 1759 provides a fresh historical reappraisal of the Conquest and its aftermath...
Planning for Rural Resilience
Coping with Climate Change and Energy Futures
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2015
Climate change and an evolving non-renewable energy sector threaten the future viability and sustainability of communities across the country. While rural communities have a special place in the national fabric, they often lack the resources to tackle these important and evolving threats. Planning...
English in Urban Classrooms
A Multimodal Perspective on Teaching and Learning
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2004
English in Urban Classrooms is a ground-breaking text that spans a range of issues central to school English today. It extends not only to the spoken and written language of classrooms, but also to other modes of representation and communication that are important in English teaching. This includes...