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Throughout the twentieth century Taiwan was viewed as a model - whether in terms of a model colony, a model China or a development model. This perception was based on the notion of Taiwan undergoing an economic miracle and political developments. Yet much of Taiwan's history is unique and may not be... More

The rapid growth of Taiwan's postwar "miracle" economy is most frequently credited to the leading role of the state in promoting economic development. Megan Greene challenges this standard interpretation in the first in-depth examination of the origins of Taiwan's developmental state. Greene examin... More

A refreshing and amusing collection of inspirational stories that provides hope for those who must Bear The Challenge of pediatric cancer. Discover how each colorful character overcomes life's obstacles. You might have a few laughs along the way!A refreshing and amusing collection of inspirational s... More

Inspired by The Americans, Robert Frank's classic 1955-1956 study of people across the United States, J. Michael Skaggs embarked on a photographic journey to revisit the 43 locations half a century later. The project was initiated in New York City in 1994. This book presents the candid portraits of ... More

Spanning the period from the 1890s to the 1960s Into the House of Old details the lives and survival strategies of elderly people as they struggle to remain independent. Megan Davies opens the door to the institutional world of the old age home, demonstrating how the legacy of the poor law and the d... More

Ever feel like your life's journey crosses into the battlefield? A Spiritual Journey: Shedding the Light of the Lord through Poetry, in the heart of Megan Elizabeth, marches through the battlefield of life clinging to the promises of God. She holds onto His promises of yesterday's history and the pr... More

For Americans who came of age in the mid-twentieth century, home economics conjures memories of burnt toast and sewing disasters. But as historian Megan Elias shows in "Stir It Up," home economics began as an idealistic reform movement in higher education as early as the 1900s. Leaders of this movem... More

"The Courage to Teach Guide for Reflection and Renewal," 10th Anniversary Edition, is a superb resource for those who wish to extend their exploration of the ideas in The Courage to Teach, as individuals or as part of a study group. The Guide has been thoroughly updated and expanded to help readers... More

A vibrant, growing, and highly visible set of female identities has emerged in Thailand known as tom and dee. A "tom" (from "tomboy") refers to a masculine woman who is sexually involved with a feminine partner, or "dee" (from "lady"). The patterning of female same-sex relationships into masculine a... More

Imperialism in the Modern World combines narrative, primary and secondary sources, and visual documents to examine global relations in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The three co-editors, Professors Bowman, Chiteji, and Greene, have taught for many years global history classes in a variety ... More