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North American Falconry & Hunting Hawks

12 reviews

North American Falconry & Hunting Hawks, 1995

North American Falconry & Hunting Hawks
This is a must-have for anyone thinking of starting falconry or becoming an apprentice falconer. It is a primary reference book for practicing falconers. Most people will need to have read this book thoroughly as well as other reference material before being able to pass their state exam. We found the California Hawking Club Apprentice Study Guide as well as information from local Fish and ...

Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present

1 review

Sage Publications Ltd, 2000

New trends in Sociology
This book is very enlightening in lots of issues concerning Sociology. From the new theories to the criticism of the classical. From the classical problems in sociology to new ones, such as the Web, the body or the individualism in our society. It is also a good handbook. It can be used almost as a reference book. A very good book to everyone concerned with the new ways for sociology, whether ...

Jack the runaway, or, On the road with a circus

1 review
Frank V Webster

Saalfield, 1937

A grand adventure!
This is an exciting book from the early 1900s by Mr. Frank Webster. Webster was a favorite author of young boys and his style was compared to that of Horatio Alger, Jr.

Airship Andy: Or The Luck of a Brave Boy
Frank V. Webster

Date not stated

Theories of the Information Society (International Library of Sociology)

5 reviews
Frank Webster

Routledge, 1995

A fabulously straightforward review of a very complex issue.
An absolute must for anyone interested in the 'Information Society'. Webster tackles the fundamental questions other authors neatly sidestep; primarily, what is meant by the term 'Information Society', what foundation, if any, there is for the widespread acceptance of this 'new society' and an indepth look at alternative theories which stress continuity as opposed to revolution! On the ...

Culture and Politics in the Information Age

1 review

Taylor & Francis, 2002

New social movements under network society
This book is a collection of papers presented in a conference. The question writers pose in this book is about the relationship between new social movements and IT. IT has revolutionized the communication thereby reshaped forms of political mobilization, protest. For example, protests on Ceatle, Rome, etc against globalization took the form of multinational movements. It was possible by internet ...

Treasure Schools: America's College Gems

1 review
Jessica Allen, 2006

The worst college book ever
Do not waste your time on this book. I would say that there is nothing of substance and that it is just fluff but that would be too kind. I can't even find the fluff. Basically the authors have absconded with other's "good schools" - particularly those listed in a superb book that was recently updated and re-released, and listed them as their own. They then added another 30 or 40 schools to ...

Anti-War Activism: New Media and Protest in the Information Age (New Security Challenges)
Kevin Gillan, Jenny Pickerill, ...

Palgrave Macmillan, 2008

This is the first study of the anti-war movement since the mammoth demonstrations of February 15th 2003 that dwarfed any previous protests in British history. It is based on over sixty interviews, case studies of a full range of groups, and analysis of extensive documentary evidence. The book identifies 'symbolic struggles' for and against war as crucial in the present epoch, conducted in a volatile and vast 'information environment' that is ...

Bob Chester's Grit
Frank V. Webster

1st World Library - Literary Society, 2007

Hey, boy! What's your name? "Bob Chester." "Where are you going with that basket of groceries?" "To deliver an order to one of my guardian's customers." "Are you honest?" "I hope so, sir," replied Bob, his face expressing surprise that his probity should be questioned. The man who had hailed Bob Chester appeared to be about twenty-five years old, and his clothes were well-fitting, giving him the air of a man of means. ...