Seeking Civility

by George W. Jarecke, Nancy K. Plant

2006 · UPNE

This engaging and highly original look at civility in American culture asks if litigation is the most efficient or effective means of enforcing personal disputes.

Lives of Eminent and Illustrious Englishmen from Alfred the Great to the Latest Times, on an Original Plan

by George Cunningham

2025 · BoD – Books on Demand

Reprint of the original, first published in 1837. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

Biographical Dictionary of American and Canadian Naturalists and Environmentalists

by George A. Cevasco, Lorne Hammond, Richard Harmond, Keir B. Sterling

1997 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Casting a wide net, this volume provides personal and professional information on some 445 American and Canadian naturalists and environmentalists, who lived from the late 15th century to the late 20th century. It includes explorers who published works on the natural history of North America, conservationists, ecologists, environmentalists, wildlife management specialists, park planners, national park administrators, zoologists, botanists, natural historians, geographers, geologists, academics, museum scientists and administrators, military personnel, travellers, government officials, political figures and writers and artists concerned with the environment. Some of the subjects are well known. The accomplishments of others are little known. Each entry contains a succinct but careful evaluation of the subject's career and contributions. Entries also include up-to-date bibliographies and information concerning manuscript sources.