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Friends of Democracy - Friends of Democracy is an interest group in the United States of America that promotes election law reform in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
United States law enforcement decorations - United States law enforcement decorations are various pseudo-military awards which are awarded by the police forces of the United States of America. Since the United States has a decentralized police force, with separate independent departments existing on the state and local level, ...
Law of the United States - The law of the United States was originally largely derived from the common law of the United Kingdom, which was in force at the time of the Revolutionary War. However, the supreme law of the land is the United States Constitution and, under the Constitution's ...
Public Law 62-5 - Public Law 62-5, passed by the United States Congress on August 8, 1911, set the number of members of the United States House of Representatives at 435. The law did not take effect until 1913.
A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present by Howard Zinn, ISBN 0060528427 : Since its original landmark publication in 1980, "A People's History of the United States" has been chronicling American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official version of history taught in schools -- with its emphasis on great men in high places -- to focus on the street, the home, and the, workplace. Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, "A People's History" is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of -- and in the words of -- America's women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers.As historian Howard Zinn shows, many of our country's greatest battles -- the fights for a fair wage, an eight-hour workday, child-labor laws, health and safety standards, universal suffrage, women's rights, racial equality -- were carried out at the grassroots level, against bloody resistance. Covering Christopher Columbus's arrival through President Clinton's first term, "A People's History of the United States," which was nominated for the American Book Award in 1981, features insightf...
Ultimate Fighter: Season 9 - United States Vs. United Kingdom : For the first time in the history of the groundbreaking reality series, it's nation versus nation as the United States battles the United Kingdom in an effort to find out who is "The Ultimate Fighter". Led by their superstar coaches Dan Henderson (United States) and Michael Bisping (United Kingdom), 16 rising stars fight it out for national pride and a UFC contract over six weeks containing some of the best action ever on "The Ultimate Fighter". Also contains the full season finale card as well as the complete slate of preliminary fights and other never before aired footage. NTSC.
Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville, ISBN 0451528123 : Over one hundred and fifty years ago, Alexis de Tocqueville, a young French nobleman and an astute political scientist, came to the United States to evaluate the meaning and actual functioning of democracy. Democracy in America is the classic treatise on the American way of life that he wrote as a result of his visit. Tocqueville discusses the advantages and dangers of the majority rule -- which he thought could be as tyrannical as the rule of the aristocracy. He analyzes the influence of political parties and the press on the government and the effect of democracy on the social, political, and economic life of the American people. He also offers some startling predictions about world politics, which history has borne out. So brilliant and penetrating are his comments and criticisms, they have vital meaning today for all who are interested in democracy.
American Empire by Harry Turtledove, ISBN 0345444221 : AMERICAN EMPIRE: BOOK TWO In this spectacular, thought-provoking epic of alternate history, Harry Turtledove has created an unparalleled vision of social upheaval, war, and cutthroat politics in a world very much like our own--but with dramatic differences. It is 1924--a time of rebuilding, from the slow reconstruction of Washington's most honored monuments to the reclamation of devastated cities in Europe and Canada. In the United States, the Socialist Party, led by Hosea Blackford, battles Calvin Coolidge to hold on to the Powell House in Philadelphia. And it seems as if the Socialists can do no wrong, for the stock market soars and America enjoys prosperity unknown in a half century. But as old names like Custer and Roosevelt fade into history, a new generation faces new uncertainties. The Confederate States, victorious in the War of Secession and in the Second Mexican War but at last tasting defeat in the Great War, suffer poverty and natural calamity. The Freedom Party promises new strength and pride. But if its chief seizes the reins of power, he may prove a dangerous enemy for t...
Religions of America: Ferment and Faith in an Age of Crisis: A New Guide and Almanac by Leo Calvin Rosten, ISBN 0671219715 : This fascinating new book reflects the results of the turmoil and change in the religions of America since Leo Rosten first wrote about them. The first section consists of nineteen articles by distinguished men, each one a recognized authority on the creed for which he speaks, setting forth the clear and candid stories of our own faiths and those of our neighbors. All religions are covered, from the major established groups to the "charismatic" cults. There are also chapters about the agnostic, the non-churchgoer and what he believes, and the scientist. A multitude of questions are raised and answered, such as: What percent of ministers profess they no longer believe in God? In which leading church can homosexuals be married? How many priests condone birth control devices? Abortions? Which faiths feel what way about intermarriage? Divorce? Have churches that participated in social activism in the 1960s gained or lost in their membership and their finances? Have the Protestant and Roman Catholic churches significantly changed their 400-year-old schism? Part Two is the Almanac, a massive compe...
XXX: State Of The Union (Blu-ray) (Widescreen) : A new renegade fighter rises to defend the United States from an internal threat in this action thriller. Augustus Gibbons Samuel L. Jackson of the National Security Agency has successfully dealt with a number of threats to America's safety, but he faces a whole new challenge when he discovers a potent terrorist cell that has ties to the upper levels of the American military. Gibbons learns that George Deckert Willem Dafoe, the secretary of defense, has been training a secret military faction to stage a coup against the United States by kidnapping and assassinating the president of the United States Peter Strauss. Convinced there's no one he can trust within his circle of operatives, Gibbons turns to Darius Stone Ice Cube, currently serving time in a maximum security penitentiary. Stone once served with Gibbons in the Army, and also took part in a mutiny against Deckert; despite his reckless side, Gibbons is certain Stone's fearless nature and peerless fighting skills make him the one man who can take on Deckert and his troops. XXX: State of the Union is the sequel to the 2002 hit XXX, thoug...
The Great War: American Front by Harry Turtledove, ISBN 0345405609 : When the Great War engulfed Europe in 1914, the United States and the Confederate States of America, bitter enemies for five decades, entered the fray on opposite sides: the United States aligned with the newly strong Germany, while the Confederacy joined forces with their longtime allies, Britain and France. But it soon became clear to both sides that this fight would be different -- that war itself would never be the same again. For this was to be a protracted, global conflict waged with new and chillingly efficient innovations -- the machine gun, the airplane, poison gas, and trench warfare. Across the Americas, the fighting raged like wildfire on multiple and far-flung fronts. As President Theodore Roosevelt rallied the diverse ethnic groups of the northern states -- Irish and Italian, Mormon and Jew -- Confederate President Woodrow Wilson struggled to hold together a Confederacy still beset by ignorance, prejudice, and class divisions. And as the war thundered on, southern blacks, oppressed for generations, found themselves fatefully drawn into a climactic confrontation...
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Full Frame) : This hard-hitting and emotional companion series from the popular "Law & Order" franchise chronicles the exciting cases of the elite Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department. Created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" follows the exploits of Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni, "Oz"), a seasoned veteran of the unit, and his partner, Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay, "ER"), as they try to crack the city's most heinous crimes. Directing their efforts is Captain Donald Cragen (Dann Florek, reprising his "Law & Order" role), whose tough but supportive approach guides the entire squad - which includes Detective John Munch (Richard Belzer), District Attorney Alexandra Cabot (Stephanie March) and forensic psychiatrist George Huang (B.D. Wong) - through the dangerous challenges they face every day. "Payback": Detectives Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson investigate the murder and dismemberment of a cab driver. Bonus Episode: "The Original 'Law & Order' Pilot 'Everybody's Favorite Bagman'"; "Law & Order: The Beginning"; "Special...
Destination America (Widescreen) : Their faces have changed, not their reasons: in flight from poverty, persecution and war, they are drawn by the shimmering promise of America. "Destination America" looks at the driving forces that have compelled individuals to immigrate to America for centuries and have remained constant throughout history - economic opportunity, religious freedom and artistic expression. As well, the series looks at the particular forces that drive women to come to America in search of opportunity and the basic human rights they had been denied in their homelands. Dramatic contemporary stories are the centerpiece of each episode along with historic portraits of immigrants who came before. From award-winning filmmaker David Grubin, "Destination America" focuses on the world the immigrants left behind, the roots that defined them, and the frustrations, hardships, discontents and ambitions that made and continues to make America their destination. From the time the US government began keeping official records in 1820, more than 70 millions people have immigrated to the United States. The migration began as a ...
From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans by John Hope Franklin, ISBN 0375406719 : This is the dramatic, exciting, authoritative story of the experiences of African Americans from the time they left Africa to their continued struggle for equality at the end of the twentieth century. Since its original publication in 1947, From Slavery to Freedom has stood as the definitive his-tory of African Americans. Coauthors John Hope Franklin and Alfred A. Moss, Jr., give us a vividly detailed account of the journey of African Americans from their origins in the civilizations of Africa, through their years of slavery in the New World, to the successful struggle for freedom and its aftermath in the West Indies, Latin America, and the United States. This eighth edition has been revised to include expanded coverage of Africa; additional material in every chapter on the history and current situation of African Americans in the United States; new charts, maps, and black-and-white illustrations; and a third four-page color insert. The authors incorporate recent scholarship to examine slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the period between World War I and World War II (including ...
Rescuing Da Vinci: Hitler and the Nazies Stole Europe's Great Art America and Her Allies Recovered It : During and following WWII, a special multinational group of more than 350 men and women served behind enemy lines and joined frontline military units to ensure the preservation, protection, liberation and restitution of the world's greatest artistic and cultural treasures. This "band of unsung heroes," formally referred to as the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives (MFAA) section, or commonly referred to as the "Monuments Men," worked tirelessly to track down, identify and catalogue millions of priceless works of art and irreplaceable cultural artifacts, including masterpieces by Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Vermeer, that had been stolen by Hitler and the Nazis. The story of the Monuments Men, including their heroics and exploits in rescuing and safeguarding many of the world's greatest artworks for the benefit of mankind, has never before been fully revealed until now, with the publication of Rescuing Da Vinci, an exhaustively researched historical account written by Robert M. Edsel. Mr. Edsel can best be described as a successful athlete and business entrepreneur turned modern day ...
A Dream Deferred: The Second Betrayal of Black Freedom in America by Shelby Steele, ISBN 0060931043 : From the author of the award-winning bestseller The Content of Our Character comes an essay collection that tells the untold story behind today's polarized racial politics. In A Dream Deferred, Shelby Steele argues that a second betrayal of black freedom in the United States -- the first one being segregation -- emerged from the civil rights era when the country was overtaken by a powerful impulse to redeem itself from racial shame. According to Steele, 1960s liberalism had as its first and all-consuming goal the expiation of American guilt rather than the careful development of true equality between the races. In four densely argued essays, Steele takes on the familiar questions of affirmative action, multiculturalism, diversity, Afrocentrism, group preferences, victimization -- and what he deems to be the atavistic powers of race, ethnicity, and gender, the original causes of oppression. A Dream Deferred is an honest, courageous look at the perplexing dilemma of race and democracy in the United States -- and what we might do to resolve it.
President Barack Obama: The Man And His Journey (Widescreen) : Share the incredible, inspirational story of President Barack Obama. President Obama explains that his success in life is only possible because of the sacrifices made by those who came before him. He tells us of the heroes like Dr. Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy who shaped his life and encouraged him to pursue the American dream. He tells us of his childhood and his mother who inspired him to seize the moment and live life to its fullest. He speaks of his his wife, Michelle, and his two daughters Malia and Sasha and their emotional support for his achieving our nation's highest calling. It's been a long time coming, but in this defining moment, Barack Obama through his election as President of the United States, has brought change to America. He implores us to remember the American dream. He explains that America's beacon still burns as bright - and that the true strength of our nation comes from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, opportunity, and unyielding hope. He asks us to unite to discover the solutions to make this country great and to share the dream with future gener...
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The First Year (Full Frame) : From the popular and award-winning "Law & Order" franchise comes "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." This hard-hitting and emotional series chronicles the exciting cases of the NYPD's Special Victims Unit as they try to crack the city's most heinous crimes. With a celebrated cast that includes Christopher Meloni ("Twelve Monkeys," TV's "Oz") Mariska Hargitay ("Lake Placid," TV's "ER"), Dan Florek ("Beautiful Joe," "The Flintstones"), Richard Belzer ("Jump," TV's "Homicide: Life On The Street"), Dean Winters (TV's "Oz") and Michelle Hurd ("Random Hearts"), and featuring such notable guest stars as Angie Harmon (TV's "Law & Order"), Jerry Orbach (TV's "Law & Order"), Andrew McCarthy ("St. Elmo's Fire," "Pretty In Pink"), Bebe Neuwirth (TV's "Frasier," "Cheers") and Camryn Manheim (TV's "The Practice"), "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The First Year" is a must-have DVD collection.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year (Full Frame) : This hard-hitting emotional companion series from NBC's "Law & Order" franchise chronicles the life and crimes of the elite Special Victims Unit of the New York Police Department. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" follows Detective Elliot Stabler (Meloni), a seasoned veteran of the Unit who has seen it all, and his partner, Olivia Benson (Hargitay) whose past is the reason she joined the Unit, but her future is why she stays. Includes 21 episodes. Recipient of seven Emmy nominations, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" captivates viewers with its provocative and emotionally intense storylines ripped straight from today's headlines.
Penn State: 2007 Season In Review (Full Frame) : Watch Joe Paterno as he earns college football's highest honor - induction into the Hall of Fame. Relive the thrills of Penn State's pounding of Notre Dame and Wisconsin, the Senior Day comeback win over Purdue and the Nittany Lions' third consecutive bowl victory. Get your highlights of All-America linebacker Dan Connor, who broke the school tackle record and was Penn State's third consecutive Bednarik Award winner. Watch Rodney Kinlaw add to the legacy of 1,000 yard rushers and record-breaking quarterback Anthony Morelli. Take a trip down Riverwalk and see the Nittany Lions throttle Texas A&M in Paterno's 500th game as head coach. Join the journey as these young Lions continued to grow. See the defense remain one of the premier units in the nation and the offensive line and wide receivers develop into among the most productive units in the country. Catch all the great plays, punishing hits and superb catches of 2007. Enjoy special features from the makers of the "Penn State Football Story".
United Tweets of America : A hilarious tribute to state birds! Welcome to the United Tweets Pageant! This colorful parade of state birds competing to be Top Tweet will have readers of all ages laughing aloud. From Alabamaas Yellowhammer to Wyomingas Western Meadowlark, each bird is a winneraand each bird loves to show off the state it calls home. Hudson Talbott has created an inspired introduction to states and their birds.
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