The French Riviera A History by MrMichaelNelson, MrMichael Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2016 by Troubador Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-78589-833-4, ISBN: 1-78589-833-7
"The French Riviera: A History is a fascinating look back over the Riviera’s rich history. Perfect to dip into, or follow the whole historical journey in one sitting, it will make the perfect addition to any history buff’s bookcase. Michael Nelson shows the surprisingly cosmopolitan nature of the area in the early middle ages, such as the story of the finishing school run by Frankish kings in the 7th century where Siagrius, the ruler of ..."
"'[Nelson's] style is swift and straightforward, his narrative gift considerable ... Consistently diverting, this may be the novel about homosexuality to end all novels on the subject .. . [W]ill make many a reader's day.' - Julian MacLaren-Ross, "Punch" 'Talented, amusing ... the story is told with sustained suspense: the various men in it are not merely types, but flesh and blood, even if one wishes that Patrick had never been born.' ..."
"The study of the presidency―the power of the office, the evolution of the institution, the men who have served―has generated a rich body of research and scholarship. What better way to get students to grapple with this literature than through conflicting perspectives on some of the most pivotal issues facing the modern presidency? Once again Ellis and Nelson have assembled a cadre of top scholars to offer pro/con essays that will inspir ..."
"'A promising debut. Here is rollicking, yet far from vacuous, entertainment.' - "Birmingham Post" 'An amusing and capable first novel.' - "The Observer" 'Amusing and racy. The tricks of the trade are woven into a well-constructed plot.' - "The Star" 'A rattling good novel . . . pleasant hours in the company of men who love books, angling and wine - what better ingredients can one ask from a novel?' - "The Publisher" Business is slow ..."
"Getting students to engage in debate always makes for a lively classroom. Yet when students only parrot partisan lines, an instructor is left to question if there is real pedagogical value in the exercise. Richard Ellis and Michael Nelson offer a fresh take on the traditional debate-style reader. With pieces written specifically for this volume by top scholars in the field, each pro or con essay considers a concrete proposal for reformi ..."
The Lincoln Moon(First Paperback Edition) Based on Characters & Events from the People V. Armstrong (Paperback) by Michael Price Nelson Paperback, 308 Pages, Published 2020 by Mpnwrites@Icloud.Com ISBN-13: 978-1-73502-970-2, ISBN: 1-73502-970-X
Resilient America(Reprint) Electing Nixon in 1968, Channeling Dissent, and Dividing Government (American Presidential Elections) by MrMichaelNelson, Marc J. Hetherington Paperback, 360 Pages, Published 2017 by University Press Of Kansas ISBN-13: 978-0-7006-2442-3, ISBN: 0-7006-2442-2
"Richard E. Neustadt Award To look at the partisan polarization that paralyzes Washington today is to see what first took shape with the presidential election of 1968. This book explains why. Urban riots and the Tet Offensive, the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, the politics of outrage and race--all pointed to a reordering of party coalitions, of groups and regions, a hardening and widening of an ideologi ..."
"Debating Reform: Conflicting Perspectives on How to Fix the American Political System, Third Edition edited by Richard J. Ellis and Michael Nelson, gets readers to consider the key issues in reforming political institutions. Written specifically for this volume, each pro or con essay is contributed by a top scholar and examines a concrete proposal for reforming the political system. By focusing on institutions, rather than liberal or co ..."
"In the Fifth Edition of The Evolving Presidency, more than 50 documents―speeches, debates, letters and Supreme Court decisions―show readers the ways that presidents have shaped U.S. history through both word and deed. Editor Michael Nelson carefully crafts a headnote for each selection to place it in historical context and convey the document’s significance during its own time as well as its lasting effects on the office of the presiden ..."
"Future. Fred. W. Allendorf. To study the Way is to study the self. To study the self
is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be enlightened by all things. To be
enlightened by all things is to remove the barriers between one's self and others.
Dogen a human being is a part of the whole, ... Albert Einstein Fred W. Allendorf
is regents Professor of Biology at the university of Montana and Professorial
research Fellow at vict ..."
Resilient America Electing Nixon in 1968, Channeling Dissent, and Dividing Government (American Presidential Elections) by MrMichaelNelson, Professor Marc J. Hetherington Hardcover, 360 Pages, Published 2014 by University Press Of Kansas ISBN-13: 978-0-7006-1963-4, ISBN: 0-7006-1963-1
"To look at the partisan polarization that paralyzes Washington today is to see what first took shape with the presidential election of 1968. This book explains why. Urban riots and the Tet Offensive, the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, the politics of outrage and race--all pointed to a reordering of party coalitions, of groups and regions, a hardening and widening of an ideological divide--and to the h ..."
"Now in its fifth edition, The New Politics of the Old South is the best and most comprehensive analysis and history of political behaviors and shifting demographics in America s southern states. Edited by leading scholars Charles S. Bullock III and Mark J. Rozell, this book has been updated through the 2012 elections to provide the most accurate and useful snapshot of the state of southern politics, and the ways in which they have devel ..."
"The Presidency A to Z is an invaluable tool for understanding the presidency, both historically and today and for appraising how it and the executive branch have responded to the challenges facing the nation. It provides readers with quick information and in-depth background on the presidency through a comprehensive encyclopedia of over 300 easy-to-read entries. Readers will find: - biographies of every president and many others impo ..."
"The new edition of this leading reader for courses in American foreign policy offers students an up-to-date, highly accessible introduction to the broad array of domestic factors influencing U.S. policymakers. Editor James M. McCormick has carefully selected two dozen current insightful and sometimes controversial essays by a distinguished group of leading experts-- scholars, journalists and public officials--including 11 new and 7 upda ..."
"This comprehensive two-volume guide is the definitive source for researchers seeking an understanding of those who have occupied the White House and on the institution of the U.S. presidency. Readers turn Guide to the Presidency and the Executive Branch for its wealth of facts and analytical chapters that explain the structure, powers, and operations of the office and the president’s relationship with Congress and the Supreme Court. The ..."
Drowned, They Said A Metis History by MrMichaelNelson Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2011 by Seraphim Editions ISBN-13: 978-1-927079-01-0, ISBN: 1-927079-01-2
"Michael Nelson has written a compelling story of the return to the grave of the his grandfather, Bernhard Anders Nelson, who drowned and was buried on the Batchawana River in 1947. To the author's generation the circumstances surrounding the death of Bernhard Nelson were largely a mystery. "Drowned, They Said" is an investigation of that family history and the author's ancestors, who had long participated in the fur trade, the Red River ..."
The Development of Tropical Lands Policy Issues in Latin America (RFF Global Environment and Development Set) by MrMichaelNelson Hardcover, 306 Pages, Published 2011 by Rff Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61726-047-6, ISBN: 1-61726-047-9
"'The Resources for the Future Library Collection' brings back landmark books published by Resources for the Future throughout its nearly 60-year history as the pre-eminent research institution devoted exclusively to environmental issues."
"This anthology, designed for use in undergraduate courses in environmental ethics, includes new and classic readings by leading writers in the field, full-length case studies, and many short discussion cases. Introductions and discussion questions are provided for all the essays, with each chapter introduced by a summary of the issues and appropriate philosophic, historical and scientific background. Exploring ethical theory, environme ..."
"Throughout his philosophical career at Michigan, UCLA, Yale, and Oxford, Robert Merrihew Adams's wide-ranging contributions have deeply shaped the structure of debates in metaphysics, philosophy of religion, history of philosophy, and ethics. Metaphysics and the Good: Themes from the Philosophy of Robert Merrihew Adams provides, for the first time, a collection of original essays by leading philosophers dedicated to exploring many of t ..."
"Ten years ago, "The Great New Wilderness Debate" began a cross-disciplinary conversation about the varied constructions of "wilderness" and the controversies that surround them. "The Wilderness Debate Rages On" will reinvigorate that conversation and usher in a second decade of debate.Like its predecessor, the book gathers both critiques and defenses of the idea of wilderness from a wide variety of perspectives and voices. "The Wilderne ..."