United States Tin - Personalized USA TinYour child will have fun learning their geography and Capitals of all 50 US States when you give this useful Personalized United States Tin. Each Personalized Tin is great for holding special trinkets and keepsakes that your child can keep safe and in one place. Our Personalized USA Tin makes an excellent gift idea for your boy or girl on their birthday or any special occasion. Each Personalized Metal Tin measures 6" x 8" and makes a great gift idea for anyone on your shopping list. Our Personalized Tins include FREE Personalization. We will Personalize your USA Tin with any name. (ie. Alexander)

"The most authoritative analysis of . . . economic objections to foreign direct investment.—The Economist "Persuasive and dispassionate."—Ho bart Rowen, The Washington Post. "The authors successfully debunk the myths circulated by the critics of foreign investment. Their research is careful, their writing clear, and their analysis incisive."—Susan Liebeler, The Wall Street Journal. This study moves us a giant step closer to understanding the economic and national security consequences of foreigners' direct investments in the United States. The economic analysis is solidly based in fact and theory, and the analysis of the security implications is dispassionate and realistic . . . a much needed contribution to the national debate."—Raymond Vernon, Professor of International Affairs... Less

If history books obscure the important roles played by women of European origin in the United States, how much more invisible are Hispanic women? In correcting this omission, Hedda Garza documents and discusses the major contributions to this country's social and political mosaic for over 150 years by women leaders, organizers, and activists from diverse Hispanic backgrounds, including Chicanas, Puertorriqueias, Cubanas, Dominicanas, and women drawn to the United States from throughout Central and South America. The material Garza brings to the fore helps us understand minority communities in the United States and offers inspiring accounts of women who struggled to improve conditions for Latinas.Garza's study was selected as a New York Public Library Annual Best Books for Young Adults in... Less

Signing legislation, treaties, proclamations and more - a pen in the hand of the President of the United States can change history. Now you can celebrate the significance of our Commander in Chief with this presidential commemorative pen collection, beginning with Issue One, Barack Obama 44th President. Soon your collection will continue with Issue Two, Abraham Lincoln 16th President and Issue Three, John F. Kennedy 35th President, each issue to arrive separately.‡. To complete your collection you will receive a custom-crafted wood display at the same price as each issue, which will arrive after Issue Three. Plus, if you order within the next 10 days, you will receive a custom pen stand, a $20 value, which will arrive with the display. Exclusively from the Bradford Exchange, each issue in... Less

Souvenir extraordinare! You can commemorate a favorite vacation, or give as an amazing like-no-other gift. The keepsake pillow features original hand-embroidered designs and black velvet piping. Cotton cover buttons off for easy dry cleaning. Feather-down insert; 18" x 24". Imported. (Sorry, express shipping and gift wrapping not available.)

Shaped with a clear political chronology, Making America reflects the variety of individual experiences and kaleidoscope of cultures that is American society. Careful to maintain its emphasis on the importance of social movements, immigrant society, and regional and political differences in American history, the Fifth Edition of Making America brings greater attention to global influences and America's role in the world. Making America serves the needs of instructors whose classrooms reflect the diversity of today's college students. The strongly chronological narrative, together with an integrated program of learning and teaching aids, makes the historical content vivid and comprehensible to students at all levels of preparedness.

This hand-painted relief beer stein shows a panorama of notable US monuments & scenes including the White House, the Big Apple (New York), Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, Gate to the West, Cape Canaveral, Mount Rushmore, a Mississippi Steamer Boat, the Windy City (Chicago), Capitol Hill, Las Vegas, and the Mayflower. The upper rim is inscribed with the 50 states. On the handle are the words "Home of the Brave", and the base rim is circled by pictures of American wildlife: a bald eagle, grizzly bear, bison, elk, wolf etc. and has authentic Swarovski crystal accents. The pewter lid features a 3-D pewter swinging Liberty Bell of Philadelphia and captures the detail of the bell's crack that exists today. Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered beer steins Worldwide! Made by ... Less

USA Place Mat - Personalized United States Place MatBreakfast Lunch & Dinner will be so much fun for your children when you use this educational US Map Personalized Place Mat. Our colorful Personalized USA Map Place Mats help your child learn all 50 states & capitals all while keeping your table clean. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers to use every day! Your New USA Place Mat measures 12.5? x 18? and features a smooth white 100% poly top and a black 100% cotton back. Easily washes with cold water and mild soap. Place Mat is not machine washable. Includes FREE Personalization! We will Personalize your USA Place Mat with any name. (ie. Alexander)

Security Jewelers is an 85 year old family store located in Duluth,MN. We are members of the American Gem Society. All diamonds used in our jewelry are conflict free and 100% in compliance with the Kimberly Code of Conduct. We also are major dealers in diamonds mined in Canada. All our gold items are responsibly sourced and the majority is made from environmentally processed recycled gold. We are also members of nodirtygold.org.

Whether used as a text for library and information science students, as a resource for professional librarians needing to access the information produced by or for the federal establishment, or as a guide for researchers, this acclaimed title is an essential resource and a valuable tool guiding readers through the vast and constantly changing terrain of government information in print and electronic forms. Morehead describes administrative machinery and information systems of the Government Printing Office (GPO); introduces general checklists, indexes, and guides to government information; describes the Congress and intrinsic sources that comprise the legislative process; and details many other government publications. Morehead provides a broad overview of public access issues, giving... Less

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"A great primer and very useful introduction, across the silos, for students and those interested in the frameworks of cultural life."-Frank Hodsoll, former chairman, National Endowment for the Arts "Blissfully eclectic in its content, and powerfully consistent in its delivery, this book offers an essential perspective on the arts, culture, and entertainment."-An drew Taylor, director, Bolz Center for Arts Administration, University of Wisconsin- Madison The arts and creative sector is one of the nation's broadest, most important, and least understood social and economic assets. It encompasses nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, for-profit creative companies such as advertising agencies, film producers, commercial publishers, and community-based artistic activities. The thirteen... Less

Jewel accents make flags and landmarks shine on this printed top. Cotton ribknit with jeweled neckline and three-quarter sleeves. USA. Women's 1X, 2X $39.99

Important Information All Our Wrought Iron Hardware Decorative Iron products are made to order . Each piece is hand hammered one at a time by New England Master Blacksmith Brokenanvil. He has well over 20 years experience hand crafting his fine wrought iron hardware and decorative iron works. Please make sure before placing your order that you are certain regarding size, measurements style prior to purchase. If you have any questions, need a different size, or require a custom quantity order pl

Approaching the American history survey course in an innovative way, this mid-length text features a more expansive definition of political history that includes all forms of politics, not just electoral politics, while simultaneously incorporating cultural history. With the specific aim of expanding history beyond elite actors, The American Experiment emphasizes everyday work, family life, customs, and objects of cultural history to address its four themes: the role of government, American identity, the broad concept of "culture," and America and the world. The Third Edition features an enhanced thematic approach that helps students understand America's development as an experiment in politics, culture, and identity, within a global context.

Weeds threaten the safe, efficient, and sustainable production of food, feed, fiber, and biofuel throughout the world. Featuring more than fourteen hundred full-color photographs, this handy guide provides essential information on more than 350 of the most troublesome weedy and invasive plants found in the midwestern United States and central Canada. Drawing on the expertise of more than forty weed scientists and botanists, the guide identifies each plant at various stages of its life and offers useful details about its origin, habitat, morphology, biology, distribution, and toxic properties. The book also includes illustrations of the most common characteristics of plants and terms used to describe them, a key to plant families included in the book, a glossary of frequently used terms, a... Less

A valuable working resource for professionals.An excellent text for advanced forestry students . . .This unique book provides students and professionals with a broad- based knowledge of contemporary silviculture theory and practice. Throughout, the authors emphasize fundamental questions of edaphic, physiographic, and climatic site factors, as well as ecological relationships and silvical characteristics of major tree species. Updated and expanded to reflect the many scientific, socioeconomic, and public policy trends that have had a profound impact on silviculture over the past decade, this Third Edition of Regional Silviculture of the United States: * Brings together the knowledge and expertise of fourteen leading experts from around the nation * Provides a rational framework with which... Less

This release from the single-camera comedy United States of Tara includes all twelve episodes of the show's second season. The show, penned by Oscar winning screenwriter Diablo Cody, stars Toni Collette as Tara, a wife and mother who discovers that she has dissociative personality disorder - also known as multiple personalities. Though the first season concluded with Tara's disorder firmly in check, things soon turn chaotic, and her alternate selves appear once again.

This heavyweight Texas in United States flag is 8 x 12 feet in size. Made of long lasting Nylon it is built for outdoor and indoor use with quality construction and superior wearing protection against the sun. This durable and detailed Texas under United States flag comes at a discount price that makes it fun and affordable to display some historical heritage. What Makes a Quality Historical Flag?Sewn edges with 4 rows of lock stitching on the fly endMade of 100% lustrous Invista Nylon FabricReinforced sewed Flag Heading with Brass Grommets for Easy HangingAll of our Historical Flags are Made in America and are authentically reproduced. This Nylon Texas in United States flag will look great alongside your American flag, and is available with the superior quality you expect from Flag... Less

Comprehensive in scope and accessible to students and general readers, Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States explores contemporary American LGBTQ literature and its social, political, cultural, and historical contexts. Included are several hundred alphabetically arranged entries written by expert contributors. Students of literature and popular culture will appreciate the encyclopedia's insightful survey and discussion of LGBTQ authors and their works, while students of history and social issues will value the encyclopedia's use of literature to explore LGBTQ American society.Each entry is written by an expert contributor and lists additional sources of information. To further enhance study and understanding, the encyclopedia closes with a selected general... Less

High Definition Stock Footage of United States Capitols This 4 Disc Set comes full of great static shots of United States Capitols . Perfect for any post production software like Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, etc. Why send your crew across the country when you can use these great shots!These clips are uncompressed AVI files with a frame rate of 29.97 and 1920X1080 resolution. The aspect ratio is 16X9, D1/DV NTSC Widescreen (1.2121). They contain no audio and a video codec of V210.The cli

A trustworthy guide for identification of mushrooms of the southeastern United States. This book is a comprehensive field guide to the mushrooms of the southeastern United States. Although it will stand on its own, it is intended to complement and serve as a companion to Mushrooms of Northeastern North America, also published by Syracuse University Press. Together these volumes form a foundation and reference for identifying mushrooms found in eastern North America from Canada to the subtropics of Florida and Texas. Featuring more than 450 species, this volume includes detailed descriptions and rich color photographs. The photographs were selected for high-quality color fidelity and documentary merit and reflect some of the aesthetic appeal of the subject. The... Less

Show your students how the United States was established as the world's first Christian constitutional republic. Includes the classic essay Christian Self-Government with Union: American Federalism; and facsimiles of documents such as Rev. John Rodgers's 1783 sermon The Divine Goodness Displayed in the American Revolution; the 1787 official edition of the Constitution; and John Hancock's Proclamation for a Day of Thanksgiving. 78 pages, hardcover from F.A.C.E.

American reflective vinyl oval decal stickers have adhesive on the rear of the decal which allows it to stick to any flat surface whether indoors or outdoors.  Decal measures 3 inches x 4 3/8 inches and are made for long term outdoor use.

"Natural gas, composed mostly of methane, is the cleanest of all the fossil fuels, emitting 25-50% less carbon dioxide than either oil or coal for each unit of energy produced. In recent years, natural gas supplied approximately 20-25% of all energy consumed in the United States. Methane hydrate is a potentially enormous and as yet untapped source of methane. The Department of Energy's Methane Hydrate Research and Development Program has been tasked since 2000 to implement and coordinate a national methane hydrate research effort to stimulate the development of knowledge and technology necessary for commercial production of methane from methane hydrate in a safe and environmentally responsible way. Realizing the Energy Potential of Methane Hydrate for the United States evaluates the... Less

"As a glimpse onto U.S. American semiotics through the mind's eye of a witness, participant- observer, architect, and midwife, this slim but rich book fulfills its title." —Journal of Linguistic Anthropology" This book is an invaluable historical, conceptual, and anecdotal account of the rise of semiotics in the United States." —Review of MetaphysicsSebeok , who has done more to establish the field of semiotics in the United States than any other single scholar, here draws upon his personal experiences of half a century to present the achievement and current status of semiotics in this country. He focuses on salient individuals and intellectual issues, including theatre, television, folklore, sociology, tourism, and graphic design. He also examines semiotic applications to architecture,... Less