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Ohio's Troy vs. Piqua Football Rivalry: The Battle on the Miami (Sports)
by David FongEvery year, Troy and Piqua line up on the gridiron to determine supremacy within Miami County. Stretching back well over a century, it is one of the most-respected rivalries in the state and nation. Even after 130 meetings between the two schools, neither team has been able to gain a decisive edge in the series: the rivalry is tied at 62-62-6. The two teams have battled for league championships, for playoff titles and--most importantly--for bragging rights and pride. This is a story of the most prolific rivalry in the rich history of Ohio high school football, from its nerve-wracking moments to its beloved coaches and players.
Lost York County (Lost)
by Steven BurrOn October 17, 1947, a fire started near Newfield. It grew quickly and moved east, destroying Goose Rocks Beach, Fortune�s Rock and parts of Cape Porpoise. Thousands of historic buildings perished. The 1947 blaze was unique in the scope of its devastation, but fire has claimed countless York County landmarks over the years. Development projects, neglect and weather have doomed many more. Lost York County presents rare photos of many of these buildings, preserving the visual record of lost town halls, churches, schools, homes and hotels, from Kittery to Biddeford. In this collection of many never-before-seen images, Steven Burr offers a tribute to places and memories seized by time.
The Ghostly Tales of New Mexico (Spooky America)
by Shelli TimmonsGhost stories from New Mexico's hotels and getaways have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of the Land of Enchantment comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Painted Lady and Brew to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Or look for ghosts of cowboys and farmers in Carlsbad at the infamous Trinity Hotel. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
A History of Golf in Georgia (Sports)
by John CompaniotteGolf first came to Georgia in the late eighteenth century when a group of avid golfers banded together to form a club in Savannah. By the end of the nineteenth century, when the game had become popular, the state developed courses from border to border. More than four hundred courses now dot the landscape of the Peach State. Georgia native and golfing icon Bobby Jones won four of golf's most coveted titles in 1930: the British Amateur, British Open, U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur. For one hundred years, the state has produced champion golfers at every level, hosted amateur and professional championships and provided support for the global sport. Author John Companiotte offers the compelling story of golf's rise and prosperity in Georgia.
Hidden History of Exeter (Hidden History)
by Barbara RimkunasJohn Wheelwright, a man too pure for the Puritans, founded Exeter in 1638. Resourceful, notorious and just plain unusual characters have populated the town ever since. Thinking inside the box, Albert and Lucy Tyler tried to ship themselves home to Exeter in a piano box after they ran out of funds on the West Coast. Albertus T. Dudley saved the town's founding document from the hands of William Randolph Hearst. Exeter has a paradoxical streak--it is an inland town with a working seaport, and it was both adamantly anti-abolition and home to the Free-Soil Party. Exeter Historical Society curator Barbara Rimkunas uncovers the lesser-known tidbits and gems hidden in the town's history.
Oklahoma's Bennie Owen: Man for All Seasons (Sports)
by Gary KingBefore Bob and Barry, even before Bud, there was Bennie, and he might have been the best of them all. He was certainly the most innovative. Best remembered as the mentor of the University of Oklahoma's football team from 1905 through 1926, Bennie Owen also coached baseball and basketball and served as the director of athletics. He retired as intramural director at the age of seventy-five. A visionary and a builder, he exerted the driving force that created the university's Memorial Stadium, one field house, Memorial Union building, men's swimming pool, baseball field and bleachers, concrete tennis courts, nine-hole golf course and intramural playing fields. A true man of all seasons, he laid the foundation for a Sooner tradition of excellence--in football and beyond.
The Great Columbus Experiment of 1908: Waterworks that Changed the World
by Conrade C. HindsAfter Senator Marcus Hanna, a presidential hopeful at the turn of the twentieth century, contracted typhoid from Columbus tap water and died soon after, the embarrassed city rushed into action. The Columbus Experiment was born. Scientists and a group of nationally renowned men who were taught the science of sanitary engineering at MIT by a forgotten and uncredited female chemist devised a plan and mobilized an army of workers into action, in spite of the ceaseless internal strife of city politicians. The result was a water-treatment system that virtually eliminated the scourge of typhoid, cholera and many other waterborne diseases from the civilized world, saving millions of lives. Join Conrade C. Hinds and the Columbus Landmarks Foundation in exploring the waterworks that changed the world.
The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires (Spooky America)
by Robert OakesGhost stories from the Berkshires have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!Welcome to the spooky Berkshires!Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.Did you know that at the Mount, the former home of famous author Edith Wharton, a shadowy phantom haunts the halls? Or that a ghost train still steams through the Hoosac Tunnel? Can you believe there's a top-hatted ghost who wakes guests in the night at the historic Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge?Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Berkshires forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
Hispanics of Roosevelt County, New Mexico: A History (American Heritage)
by Agapito TrujilloIn 1942, several Hispanic families left drought-devastated Encino and headed for the small, peanut-farming town of Portales in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Among them was the Trujillo family, including five-year-old Agapito, who later became the county's first Hispanic law enforcement officer. The new arrivals did not feel welcome in Portales, which was almost entirely Anglo and a rumored "sundown" town. However, determined to put down roots and take advantage of economic opportunities, they eventually thrived. Agapito Trujillo tells the story of his family's migration to Roosevelt County alongside the struggles and triumphs of the Hispanic community with candor, grace and an obvious love for his heritage and neighbors.
Sanrakshan Shastra (Karyapustika) class 9 - Maharashtra Board: संरक्षण शास्त्र (कार्यपुस्तिका) ९वीं कक्षा - महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड
by Maharashtra Rajya Pathyapustak Nirmiti Va Abhysakram Sanshodhan Mandal Pune'संरक्षण शास्त्र' महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड की कक्षा 9 की कार्यपुस्तिका है, जो राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा, सैन्य बलों, आंतरिक सुरक्षा, और आपदा प्रबंधन पर केंद्रित है। यह पुस्तक भारतीय सेना, नौसेना, वायुसेना, अर्धसैनिक बलों और पुलिस संगठनों की संरचना, कार्य और उनकी भूमिका को स्पष्ट करती है। इसमें राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा की अवधारणा, बाहरी चुनौतियाँ, भारत के पड़ोसी देशों के साथ संबंध, समुद्री सुरक्षा, और साइबर सुरक्षा जैसे विषयों को शामिल किया गया है। इसके अतिरिक्त, यह कार्यपुस्तिका रक्षा सेवाओं में करियर के अवसरों, सेना में भर्ती प्रक्रिया, और सैन्य बलों में महिलाओं की भागीदारी पर भी प्रकाश डालती है। छात्रों को व्यावहारिक अनुभव देने के लिए चर्चा, क्षेत्रभ्रमण, साक्षात्कार, और भूमिका अभिनय जैसे उपक्रम भी सम्मिलित किए गए हैं। अध्ययन-अध्यापन की दृष्टि से इसमें महत्वपूर्ण विषयों की समीक्षा, परियोजनाएँ, मानचित्र अध्ययन, और सुरक्षा रणनीतियों पर गहन विश्लेषण प्रदान किया गया है। राष्ट्रीय एकता, देशभक्ति, और वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण को विकसित करने पर बल दिया गया है, जिससे विद्यार्थी देश की सुरक्षा और सामाजिक जिम्मेदारियों को बेहतर तरीके से समझ सकें।
Bhugol class 9 - Maharashtra Board: भूगोल ९वीं कक्षा - महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड
by Maharashtra Rajya Pathyapustak Nirmiti Va Abhysakram Sanshodhan Mandal Puneयह पुस्तक भूगोल के विविध पहलुओं को समाहित करती है, जिसमें भारत के संविधान का संक्षिप्त परिचय, भूगोल की मूल अवधारणाएँ, मानचित्र अध्ययन, आंतरिक एवं बाह्य प्रक्रियाएँ, जलवायु, समुद्री जल के गुणधर्म, अंतरराष्ट्रीय तिथि रेखा, अर्थशास्त्र, व्यापार, नगरीयकरण, यातायात, संचार एवं पर्यटन शामिल हैं। यह प्राकृतिक और मानव भूगोल के अंतर्संबंधों को समझने में सहायक होती है और विद्यार्थियों को भौगोलिक परिघटनाओं का विश्लेषण करने के लिए प्रेरित करती है।
Parisar Adyayan class 3 - Maharashtra Board: परिसर अध्ययन ३रीं कक्षा - महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड
by Maharashtra Rajya Pathyapustak Nirmiti Va Abhysakram Sanshodhan Mandal Pune"परिसर अध्ययन - तीसरी कक्षा (हिंदी माध्यम)" पुस्तक छात्रों को उनके आसपास के प्राकृतिक, सामाजिक और सांस्कृतिक परिवेश की जानकारी देने के लिए बनाई गई है। यह पाठ्यपुस्तक महाराष्ट्र राज्य पाठ्यपुस्तक निर्मिति एवं अभ्यासक्रम संशोधन मंडल द्वारा प्रकाशित की गई है और इसमें प्राथमिक शिक्षा के अनुरूप सरल भाषा में विषयों को प्रस्तुत किया गया है। पुस्तक में भारत के संविधान, मूल कर्तव्य, पर्यावरण अध्ययन, जलवायु परिवर्तन, प्राकृतिक संसाधन, वन्य जीवन, मानव समुदाय, परिवहन एवं संचार, स्वास्थ्य एवं स्वच्छता जैसे महत्वपूर्ण विषयों को शामिल किया गया है। इसमें छात्रों को व्यावहारिक ज्ञान देने के लिए चित्र, गतिविधियाँ, पर्यवेक्षण, प्रश्नोत्तर और स्व-अध्ययन सामग्री दी गई है। इसके माध्यम से बच्चों को पर्यावरण की रक्षा, सामाजिक समरसता, विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी की समझ, और नागरिक जिम्मेदारियों के बारे में जागरूक किया जाता है। शिक्षकों और अभिभावकों के मार्गदर्शन से यह पुस्तक बच्चों में ज्ञान अर्जन, अन्वेषण और विश्लेषणात्मक सोच को विकसित करने में सहायक सिद्ध होती है। यह पुस्तक न केवल पाठ्यक्रम का हिस्सा है, बल्कि बच्चों को जिम्मेदार नागरिक बनने की दिशा में भी प्रेरित करती है।
Parisar Adyayan Bhag-1 class 5 - Maharashtra Board: परिसर अध्ययन भाग-१ ५वीं कक्षा - महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड
by Maharashtra Rajya Pathyapustak Nirmiti Va Abhysakram Sanshodhan Mandal Pune"परिसर अध्ययन भाग 1" महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड की कक्षा 5 की हिंदी पाठ्यपुस्तक है, जो प्राकृतिक, सामाजिक और सांस्कृतिक परिवेश की जानकारी प्रदान करती है। इसमें छात्रों को पृथ्वी, पर्यावरण, मानचित्र, नागरिक शास्त्र, परिवार, सार्वजनिक सुविधाएँ, जल स्रोत, खाद्य सुरक्षा, संचार, परिवहन, स्वास्थ्य और समुदाय से जुड़ी मूलभूत अवधारणाएँ सिखाई जाती हैं। पुस्तक में वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण विकसित करने पर बल दिया गया है और छात्र गतिविधियों के माध्यम से व्यावहारिक ज्ञान प्राप्त कर सकते हैं। इसमें चित्र, मानचित्र, प्रश्नोत्तर, और व्यावहारिक गतिविधियाँ शामिल हैं, जो छात्रों को अपने आसपास के वातावरण को समझने और उसमें सुधार करने के लिए प्रेरित करती हैं। इस पाठ्यपुस्तक का उद्देश्य बच्चों को आत्मनिर्भर और जागरूक नागरिक बनाना है, जो समाज और पर्यावरण के प्रति उत्तरदायी हों।
Itihas Aur Rajneeti Shastra class 9 - Maharashtra Board: इतिहास और राजनीति शास्त्र ९वीं कक्षा - महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड
by Maharashtra Rajya Pathyapustak Nirmiti Va Abhysakram Sanshodhan Mandal Puneयह पुस्तक इतिहास और राजनीति शास्त्र (कक्षा 9, हिंदी माध्यम) पर आधारित है। इसका उद्देश्य विद्यार्थियों को स्वतंत्रता के बाद के भारत की सामाजिक, राजनीतिक, आर्थिक और तकनीकी प्रगति को समझाना है। इसमें 1961 से 2000 तक की प्रमुख ऐतिहासिक घटनाओं, संविधान, आर्थिक विकास, महिलाओं और कमजोर वर्गों के सशक्तीकरण, विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी, अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों, और भारत के समक्ष आंतरिक चुनौतियों को शामिल किया गया है। इसमें पंचवर्षीय योजनाओं, बैंकों के राष्ट्रीयकरण, हरित क्रांति, परमाणु परीक्षण, कारगिल युद्ध, वैश्वीकरण और तकनीकी प्रगति का भी उल्लेख है। साथ ही, इसमें भारतीय लोकतंत्र, विदेश नीति, सुरक्षा व्यवस्था, और मानवाधिकारों पर विशेष जोर दिया गया है। पुस्तक विद्यार्थियों को इतिहास और राजनीति शास्त्र की मूलभूत समझ प्रदान करने और उन्हें भविष्य की प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं के लिए तैयार करने में सहायक है।
Revolutionary New Castle: The Struggle for Independence (War Era And Military Ser.)
by Theodore CorbettThough New Castle did not see any battles during the American Revolution, it was the Delaware's Colonial capital, and at it was at the center of the rebellion in the state. Its village green, still present today, served as a venue for early forums where colonists aired their grievances with the British government. Though it was considered more radical and inclined towards rebellion than the rest of Delaware, the city was also home to a sizable Loyalist community. When the city was occupied by the British in 1777, Loyalists from other colonies flocked to the relative safety of the city. However, after their departure, New Castle was still plagued by "refugees" who were essentially Loyalist privateers that preyed on the coastal communities of the Delaware Bay. Historian Ted Corbett charts the history of this community in its days leading up to the Revolution, through the conflict and into the early years of the Republic when Delaware struggled to set up its new government.
St. Paul Murder & Mayhem (Murder & Mayhem)
by Ron de BeaulieuA fledgling community in the midst of stunning natural scenes, the St. Paul of yesteryear had a well-earned reputation for beauty and danger. Whiskey made the river city a byword for peril. Men brawled over small offenses and killed one another with near impunity. As crime flourished beyond the power of police control, vigilantes patrolled the streets. Irresponsible speculation and white-collar crime wrecked the local economy, devastating families and driving thousands out of town. The remaining St. Paulites rebuilt their community and economy, stimulating immigration, but more people meant more crime. In the 1870s, vice and violence spiraled into the Bloody Fall of '74, and St. Paul regained its reputation as a "dead tough" town. Historian Ron de Beaulieu reveals the past travails of life in this turbulent city.
The 1972 Flood in New York's Southern Tier (Images of America)
by Kirk W. HouseIn June 1972, Hurricane Agnes hit the East Coast with a monstrous and devastating force, bringing a deluge across multiple states and slamming four counties in the Southern Tier: Steuben, Chemung, Tioga, and Broome.Dozens died and property damage ran into the millions as Corning, Elmira, Owego, Binghamton, and other communities suddenly found themselves under water. The flood destroyed the Erie Lackawanna Railroad, staggered the Penn Central, shut down Corning Glass Works for weeks, and devastated the Corning Museum of Glass--a major cultural resource. Lives and landscapes were forever changed when homes and businesses washed away in a matter of minutes. Henceforth, the region's history became permanently divided into the times before and the times after the 1972 flood. Through stunning images, The 1972 Flood in New York's Southern Tier chronicles the extraordinary destruction of twisted rail lines, devastated streets, exhausted recovery workers, rivers bursting their banks, cars on houses, and houses on cars
Columbus
by Tamara Stone IorioSince its founding in 1821, Columbus, Indiana, has changed greatly�from an early agricultural town to a small modern city with varied business and industry. Today Columbus is most famous for its architectural gems from the past half century, but many historic buildings from early Columbus still exist. As Columbus has changed, its buildings have changed as well. Tamara Stone Iorio is a pediatrician and longtime resident of Columbus with an interest in history and writing.
The Odyssey of Texas Ranger James Callahan
by Joseph LutherJames Callahan entered Texas armed, a quixotic young man enlisted in the Georgia Battalion for the cause of independence. He barely survived the 1836 Battle of Refugio and the Goliad Massacre. Undaunted by the perils of his adopted home, he remained in the line of fire for the next twenty-one years, fighting to protect Texas settlers from Apaches, Comanches, Seminoles, Kickapoos, outlaws, mavericks and the Mexican army. As a Texas Ranger, he rode with the legendary men of Seguin and San Antonio. In 1855, he commanded the punitive expedition into Mexico that bears his name, a fiasco that has been shrouded by mystery and shadowed by controversy ever since. In this first-ever biography, Joseph Luther traces the tragic course of the wayfarer who crossed so much of the Texas frontier and created so much of its story.
Women in Atlanta
by Staci Catron-Sullivan Susan Neill Atlanta History CenterAlthough Southern women are often portrayed as belles, the photographic record suggests the true diversity, complexity, and richness of their lives. In their roles as wives, mothers, teachers, pilots, businesswomen, and reformers, among others, women contributed greatly to the growth and development of the region. In Atlanta, they helped remake a small railroad hub into the thriving capital of the New South. The photographs in this book, drawn from the collections of the James G. Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center, depict Atlanta women at work and at play from the mid-19th century to the 1970s. In addition to illustrating women�s dramatically changing roles during this period, the volume situates these women within the emerging regional and national contexts of their time.
Postharvest Physiology and Pathology of Vegetables
by Jeffrey K. Brecht Jerry A. BartzFocusing exclusively on postharvest vegetable studies, this book covers advances in biochemistry, plant physiology, and molecular physiology to maximize vegetable quality. The book reviews the principles of harvest and storage; factors affecting postharvest physiology, calcium nutrition and irrigation control; product quality changes during handling and storage; technologies to improve quality; spoilage factors and biocontrol methods; and storage characteristics of produce by category. It covers changes in sensory quality such as color, texture, and flavor after harvest and how biotechnology is being used to improve postharvest quality.
Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement and Policing (International Police Executive Symposium Co-Publications)
by Dilip K. Das Andrew MillieRising terrorism and advances in technology, along with new organizational strategies and investigative techniques, have stretched the traditional role of the police officer. Calls for strong, intelligence-driven, paramilitary policing juxtaposed with a demand for ‘softer community policing, leave officers under increased pressure to be tough and
Mechatronics Engineering and Electrical Engineering: Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Mechatronics Engineering and Electrical Engineering (CMEEE 2014), Sanya, Hainan, P.R. China, 17-19 October 2014
by Ai ShengThe 2014 International Conference on Mechatronics Engineering and Electrical Engineering (CMEEE2014) was held October 18-19, 2014 in Sanya, Hainan, China. CMEEE2014 provided a valuable opportunity for researchers, scholars and scientists to exchange their new ideas and application experiences face to face together, to establish business or research
Handbook of Comparative and Development Public Administration (Public Administration and Public Policy)
by Ali FarazmandWith contributions from nearly 80 international experts, this comprehensive resource covers diverse issues, aspects, and features of public administration and policy around the world. It focuses on bureaucracy and bureaucratic politics in developing and industrialized countries and emphasizing administrative performance and policy implementation, as well as political system maintenance and regime enhancement. The book covers the history of public administration and bureaucracy in Persia, Greece, Rome, and Byzantium and among the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, public administration in small island states, Eastern Europe, and ethics and other contemporary issues in public administration.
Asphalt Pavements
by Y. Richard KimAsphalt Pavements contains the proceedings of the International Conference on Asphalt Pavements (Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 1-5 June 2014), and discusses recent advances in theory and practice in asphalt materials and pavements. The contributions cover a wide range of topics:- Environmental protection and socio-economic impacts- Additives and mo