"A radical reinterpretation of early American history from a native point of viewIn "Masters of Empire," the historian Michael A. McDonnell reveals the vital role played by the native peoples of the Great Lakes in the history of North America. Though less well known than the Iroquois or Sioux, the Anishinaabeg, who lived across Lakes Michigan and Huron, were equally influential. "Masters of Empire "charts the story of one group, the Odaw ..."
"Six year old Sophia and her mother, Cristiane, are excited that their best friend, Uncle Mike, is coming to visit them for a weekend sleepover party full of fun and games at the beach!"
"In this autobiography, I aim to showcase the positive as well as the negative experiences during my life with my disability, Muscular Dystrophy. This book is divided into three main periods; grade school, high school and college. Within each period of my life, I made friends, lost friends, dealt with bullies and other social complications. These situations have forced me to develop a strong resolve and has helped me remain positive desp ..."
"Lost Treasures of the Bible by Michael McDonnell is concerned with treasures of the Bible that have, in some way or to some degree, been lost over time. These treasures include the Ark of the Covenant, Aaron's Rod, the Chalice of the Last Supper, the Veronica, the Shroud of Turin, the family tree of Jesus, a time-line of key Biblical dates, and Noah's Ark. Three primary sources of information are used. These are: the Bible, and the writ ..."
Great Golf Quotes by MichaelMcdonnell Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2008 by Anova Books ISBN-13: 978-1-905798-07-0, ISBN: 1-905798-07-5
"There is a commonly held belief that golfers are calm and composed and never vent their feelings in public. The truth, however, indicates otherwise. There is as much passion and emotion in the seemingly genteel, ancient pursuit of golf as in any boxing title match. Classic Golf Quotes is a catalog of 2,000 of the most expressive and insightful thoughts and sayings of players and commentators, from past centuries to the present day. They ..."
Classic Golf Quotes(Updated) Golfing History in the Words of Those Who Made It (Paperback) by MichaelMcdonnell Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2004 by Anova Books ISBN-13: 978-1-86105-640-5, ISBN: 1-86105-640-0
"There is a commonly held belief that golfers are calm and contained and never give vent to their feelings in public. In fact, there is as much passion and emotion in the seemingly genteel, ancient pursuit of golf as in any boxing title match. Golfers are driven by a multitude of personal motivesincluding ambition, jealousy, and defiancebut above all, there is an honesty that is shared by all because golf is the great leveler. This colle ..."
"The story of Gary Player, one of only four men to have won the four major golf championships, whose golfing achievements include 139 tournament victories. This autobiography looks at his golfing career as well as his private life."
"Finally, we can use fossils or radioactive minerals found in a rock layer to
determine the absolute age of the layer. In this activity, you will use data collected
during the process of drilling for oil to construct a side view of the rock layers
found ..."
"Updated edition of this highly successful textbook, which draws on current Irish research and data while also incorporating international key developments. New to this edition: Reviews current trends and issues in: Employee recruitment and selectionEmployee development incorporating recent Irish research evidence Examines recent developments in the Irish and global economy, particularly the impact of the global recession an ..."
Successful Transition Programs(2nd Edition) Pathways for Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by Dr Michael L. Hardman, John Mcdonnell Paperback, 416 Pages, Published 2009 by Sage Publications, Inc ISBN-13: 978-1-4129-6021-2, ISBN: 1-4129-6021-5
"This book is available to instructors and students in an electronic version! Click here for more information. Addressing the full range of curricular and instructional issues that face professionals working in middle school, high school, and post-high school programs, Transition Programs for Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Second Edition is the most relevant text available for teachers and administrators. Auth ..."
The Politics of War(1st Edition) Race, Class, and Conflict in Revolutionary Virginia (Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press) by Michael A. Mcdonnell Paperback, 568 Pages, Published 2010 by The University Of North Carolina Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8078-7155-3, ISBN: 0-8078-7155-9
"War often unites a society behind a common cause, but the notion of diverse populations all rallying together to fight on the same side disguises the complex social forces that come into play in the midst of perceived unity. Michael A. McDonnell uses the Revolution in Virginia to examine the political and social struggles of a revolutionary society at war with itself as much as with Great Britain.McDonnell documents the numerous contest ..."
"The contributors to Facing Empire reimagine the Age of Revolution from the perspective of indigenous peoples. Rather than treating indigenous peoples as distant and passive players in the political struggles of the time, this book argues that they helped create and exploit the volatility that marked an era while playing a central role in the profound acceleration in encounters and contacts between peoples around the world. Focusing in p ..."
" This book addresses the critical challenges faced by people with severe disabilities in becoming full members of our society, and provides teachers with the tools they need to successfully teach this population. It examines the ways that society has historically treated this group of people and describes promising practices that will shape the future of services and programs from birth through old age. For anyone interested ..."
"In the last twenty years, scholars have rushed to re-examine revolutionary experiences across the Atlantic, through the Americas, and, more recently, in imperial and global contexts. While Revolution has been a perennial favourite topic of national historians, a new generation of historians has begun to eschew traditional foundation narratives and embrace the insights of Atlantic and transnational history to re-examine what is increasin ..."
"Why do America's public schools seem unable to meet today's social challenges? As competing interest groups vie over issues like funding and curricula, we seem to have lost sight of the democratic purposes originally intended for public education.Public schools were envisioned by the Founders as democratically run institutions for instilling civic values, but today's education system seems more concerned with producing good employees th ..."
Thicker Than Water by MichaelMcdonnell Paperback, 84 Pages, Published 2012 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN-13: 978-1-4996-2150-1, ISBN: 1-4996-2150-7
"Dermot O'Hara is a policeman in a small Irish town where his greatest challenges are lost library tickets and how to find more time to fish. This peaceful life is upended when death comes to town. And not just any death. O'Hara's career is on the line as the corpse of a US Senator is found. The Senator, while searching for his ancestors, has uncovered an old, still burning hatred from the time of the Great Famine. Dermot needs all the h ..."
"In this, the third in the Dermot O'Hara detective series, Kenmare is the scene of an attempted murder, distracting O'Hara from another serious case and leading him to question the value of friendship. Despite the efforts of his wife and their loyal friends, a fatal error of judgement leads him into the presence and the crosshairs of an assassin."