The Last Stand of the Pack

by Arthur Carhart

2017 · University Press of Colorado

This critical edition explores the past and future of wolves in Colorado. Originally published in 1929, The Last Stand of the Pack is a historical account of the extermination of what were then believed to be the last wolves in Colorado. Arthur H. Carhart and Stanley P. Young describe the wolves’ extermination and extoll the bravery of the federal trappers hunting them down while simultaneously characterizing the wolves as cunning individuals and noble adversaries to the growth of the livestock industry and the settlement of the West. This is nature writing at its best, even if the worldview expressed is at times jarring to the twenty-first-century reader. Now, almost 100 years later, much has been learned about ecology and the role of top-tier predators within ecosystems. In this new edition, Carhart and Young’s original text is accompanied by an extensive introduction with biographical details on Arthur Carhart and an overview of the history of wolf eradication in the west; chapters by prominent wildlife biologists, environmentalists, wolf reintroduction activists, and ranchers Tom Compton, Bonnie Brown, Mike Phillips, Norman A. Bishop, and Cheney Gardner; and an epilogue considering current issues surrounding the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado. Presenting a balanced perspective, these additional chapters address views both in support of and opposed to wolf reintroduction. Coloradans are deeply interested in wilderness and the debate surrounding wolf reintroduction, but for wolves to have a future in Colorado we must first understand the past. The Last Stand of the Pack: Critical Edition presents both important historical scholarship and contemporary ecological ideas, offering a complete picture of the impact of wolves in Colorado.

The Genteel John O'Hara

by Pamela Carol Mac Arthur

2009 · Peter Lang

The writer John O'Hara (1905-1970) came from Pottsville in Pennsylvania. He put his home town and the surrounding vicinity under a microscope to produce an account of 'The Anthracite Region' that rivals Edith Wharton's descriptions of New York and Sinclair Lewis's anatomy of Sauk Centre. With the discerning eye of a local resident, O'Hara recreated this coal-rich region and its people so well that his novelettes, novellas, novels, plays and short stories give a true record of his 'Pennsylvania Protectorate' in the latter part of the nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century. In order to reveal the ethnographical, geographical and historical authenticity of the O'Hara Canon, this book examines his writings in the context of Pottsville and the borough of Tamaqua, as well as the nearby towns and villages. The author also investigates both O'Hara's genteel upbringing and his gangster stratum. The book explores the many dimensions of O'Hara's life from the time of his birth until his escape to New York City in 1928. New sources such as unpublished letters and interviews with O'Hara's family, friends and enemies provide important insights into O'Hara, as well as into Pottsville and the surrounding region.

This Gullible World

by Arthur Hidden Raynolds MD

2011 · Tate Publishing

Set in 1970,This Gullible Worldinvolves a lengthy and entertaining conversation between an intellectual father and his inquisitive son. This engaging father-son exchange discusses many thought-provoking and challenging questions about how and why many people in the world are gullible. Such contentious subjects discussed include religion, politics, and astrology, as well as science and medicine. The father, a scholarly and well-read medical doctor, is very opinionated about the distinctive subjects he discusses. Firm in his remarkable beliefs, he carries on the stimulating discussion with his son, hoping to stimulate his curious mind, and, in the process, he may perhaps stimulate your mind as well. Dr. Arthur Raynolds will take you on an extraordinary journey while explaining the gullible nature of people. From fortune-tellers, to cults and cult leaders, to the extreme quackery of practices in the medical field, you will learn about the gullible behavior and actions of others. He also explains, to the best of his knowledge, why he believes people fall for gullible behavior and what people can do to educate themselves so that they will not be duped into believing the seemingly unbelievable. Plunge into this exceptional and unique book and find out for yourself what this peculiar father and son duo have to say aboutThis Gullible World.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Nursing Practice

by Arthur Freeman, EdD, ABPP

2004 · Springer Publishing Company

Designated a Doody's Core Title! This is a manual on integrating cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) into advanced practice psychiatric nursing. The distinguished contributors provide an overview of CBT and how it fits into nursing practice and theory. The book incorporates chapters on psychiatric conditions most commonly treated with CBT, including depression and anxiety, as well as chronic pain and substance abuse. The special needs of families, couples, the elderly, and groups are also addressed. Contributors include Sister Callista Roy and Bruce Zahn. This is a valuable text for students as well as a reference and resource book for clinicians. For Further Information, Please Click Here!

The Book of Bird Life

by Arthur Augustus Allen

1930

Contains nearly three hundred illustrations and photographs documenting bird life by location; a section on the study of birds is also included.