Wiley - History 1

Widely practiced but not always understood, the Filipino martial arts have a rich history and distinctive character that have not fully been documented until now. Written in the context of Philippin……続きを見る

Foods and Their Adulteration: Origin, Manufacture, and Composition of Food Products; Description of Common Adulterations, Food Standards, and National Food Laws and Regulations by Harvey W. Wiley is……続きを見る

Many Indo-Malay martial arts are kept private, taught in secluded areas away from the public. These are arts of the older tradition, developed when combative knowledge was valued for its use in prot……続きを見る

In this companion to The Life of Johnny Reb, Bell Irvin Wiley explores the daily lives of the men in blue who fought to save the Union. With the help of many soldiers' letters and diaries, Wiley exp……続きを見る

"Wiley Britton wrote memoirs covering the Civil War much like better known and more esteemed soldiers of that war. But what makes Britton's account stand out is where he fought: the Trans-Mississipp……続きを見る

"[A] dramatic and vividly detailed narrative chronicles one of the pivotal episodes of the Civil War . . . Majestic military history." ー Booklist It was one of the most startling events of the Civi……続きを見る

The rise of Civil War general John Bell Hood, his command of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, and the decisions that led to its downfall. Though he barely escaped expulsion from West Point, John B……続きを見る

An award-winning, personal account of US amphibious operations in WWII by a veteran Coast Guardsmanーillustrated with photographs and drawings. During World War II, Ken Wiley was a Coast Guardsman o……続きを見る

A highly effective and well-rounded Filipino martial art, Cabales Serrada Escrima uses basic stick-fighting movements whose applicability extends into both unarmed engagement and knife fighting. In ……続きを見る

Often overlooked, the student demonstration at Bowling Green State University was the first and most successful 1960s campus protest - and a key point in the transition from 1950s social mores to 19……続きを見る

Many know of the legends concerning the Shaolin Temple as the font of Asian martial arts. However, this was not the only temple with deep associations with combatives. This anthology dives deep into……続きを見る

From antique bottles to closely guarded recipes and treasured historic architecture, breweries have a special place in American history. This fascinating book brings the material culture of brewerie……続きを見る

From the author of Knight Dreams, after an army storms her castle, a medieval English Lady searches for help, only to be captured by a dashing knight. Sworn to protect the crown, a Knight of the Swa……続きを見る

In 15th Century England, alliances can be deadly for a Knight of the Swan. Especially those made in the heat of passion… Fleeing for her life after a savage attack on her homeland, Lady Sabine of Cl……続きを見る

The growing importance to manufacturers, dealers, and consumers of a knowledge of food products has led to the preparation of the following manual. Unfortunately, many misleading statements respecti……続きを見る

There is something peculiarly pleasing in the pictures which Mr. Wiley presents to the imagination. He does not deal in the darker and sterner materials of humanity to which some writers of fiction ……続きを見る

Wiley Britton wrote memoirs covering the Civil War much like better known and more esteemed soldiers of that war. But what makes Brittons account stand out is where he fought: the Trans-Mississippi ……続きを見る

Bringing to life more than a century's worth of fascinating stories and history of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Best known for its pivotal role in opening up the western frontier and its……続きを見る

For several decades, interest in the British Romantics’ theorizations and representations of the world beyond their national borders has been guided by postcolonial and, more recently, transatlantic……続きを見る

Milk is the only food mammals produce naturally to feed their offspring. The human species is the only one that takes milk from other animals and consumes it beyond weaning age. Cultures of Milk con……続きを見る

When writer and director Joss Whedon created the character Buffy the Vampire Slayer, he could hardly have expected the resulting academic interest in his work. Yet almost six years after the end of ……続きを見る

In the 1980s, a research team led by Parisian scientists identified several unique DNA sequences, or haplotypes, linked to sickle cell anemia in African populations. After casual observations of how……続きを見る