1797 results for '"Foot, K. A.'

How violent events and autocratic parties trigger democratic changeHow do democracies emerge? Shock to the System presents a novel theory of democratization that focuses on how events like coups,...

In the dairy aisle of the supermarket, one milk carton features cows grazing on a verdant pasture, backed by a forest and undulating hillside. On another, a cow's wide-eyed face beckons the thirsty...

This fresh interpretation of the recent history of Peninsular Malaysia examines the changing nature of Malaya's economy and class relations from its pre-colonial days in the mid-19th century through...

Engineers and others interested in the practical application of domain transformations have found it increasingly difficult to assimilate the wide range of new signal processing techniques presently...

In a very readable style this book presents what is currently known about the electrical properties of contacts in terms of concepts and models. It bridges the gap between the high-level abstractions...

This volume brings together examples of English verse satire written during the sixteenth and early seventeenth century, interpreting satire widely to include reflective poems modelled on Horace,...

Describes the relations of the great European powers when Europe was still the centre of the world.

Scarce autobiography by the notable Indian statesman and diplomat also famed as a Professor, newspaper editor, historian, and novelist.

This book is an elementary introduction to non-classical spectral theory. Mter the basic definitions and a reduction to the study of the functional model the discussion will be centered around the...

Explains the nature of constitutionalism, examines the Constitution's influence on the economy, liberty, equality, and the punishment of crime and describes Supreme Court decisions that interpret...

The remarkable and inspiring story of William Still, an unknown abolitionist who dedicated his life to managing a critical section of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia—the free state directly...

This book examines the chemical composition of various foodstuffs, their nutritional value, and their susceptibility to various kinds of spoilage. "This work provides desirable information for anyone...

Describes favorite bird-watching sites in all six New England states, lists special local species, and offers advice on observing hawks and seabirds

Fueled by advances in computer technology, model-based approaches to the control of industrial processes are now widespread. While there is an enormous literature on modeling, the difficult first...

An incisive overview of the macroeconomics of financial crises—essential reading for students and policy experts alikeWith alarming frequency, modern economies go through macro-financial crashes that...

A small-town baker learns to raise her expectations for love with some help from a handsome local teacher in this sunny romantic comedy.Layla Dupree has given up on love. She’s waded through all the...

The oceans exert a vital moderating influence on the Earth's climate system. They provide inertia to the global climate, essentially acting as the pacemaker of climate variability and change, and...

Queen Katherine Parr presents a detailed and impressive portrait, not only of Katherine, but of the whole tortuous, dangerous, treacherous yet brilliant Tudor age in which she lived.An impressive...