The unfolding of geologic thought and theory as it is applied to the Pacific Northwest is unique. In that regard, the authors of "Geology of the Pacific Northwest" were motivated to produce a book that explains the role of tectonic plate movements and particularly accretionary events as fundamental processes of northwest geologic history.

Geology of The Pacific Northwest

Science & Math

Orr, William

Orr, Elizabeth

Earth Sciences

McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math.

The Myth of the Independent Voter

Few events in American politics over the past two decades have generated more attention than the increasing number of voters calling themselves Independent. By the early 1970s Independents outnumbered Republicans, according to many eminent experts on voting behavior. Yet the authors of this incisive new commentary on American politics claim that most of this widespread speculation on declining party affiliation is simply wrong. They contend that most so-called Independents lean strongly toward one of the two parties and resemble—in all important respects—either Democrats or Republicans. Contrary to expert opinion, only a small segment of voters are truly "independent" of either major party. Based on the most up-to-date 1990 data, The Myth of the Independent Voter provides a roadmap of the political arena for the general reader and scholar alike. Debunking conventional wisdom about voting patterns and allaying recent concerns about electoral stability and possible third party movements, the authors uncover faulty polling practices that have resulted in a skewed sense of the American voting population. Demonstrating that most of what has been written about Independents for more than thirty years is myth, this challenging book offers a trenchant new understanding of the party system, voting behavior, and public opinion.

History

Magleby, David B.

Keith, Bruce E.

Nelson, Candice J.

Westlye, Mark C.

Wolfinger, Raymond E.

Americas

University of California Press

The Unfiltered Enneagram: A Witty and Wise Guide to Self-Compassion

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Convergent Books

Last Stage: When Life Happens

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Sun & Moon Publishing

Western Oregon's Willamette Basin, once a vast wilderness, became a thriving community almost overnight. When Oregon territory was opened for homesteading in the early 1800s, most of the intrepid pioneers settled in the valley, spurring rapid changes in the landscape. Heralded as fertile with a mild climate and an abundance of natural resources, the valley enticed farmers, miners and loggers, who were quickly followed by the construction of rail lines and roads. Dams were built to harness the once free-flowing Willamette River and provide power to the growing population. As cities rose, people like Portland architect Edward Bennett and conservationist governor Tom McCall worked to contain urban sprawl. Authors Elizabeth and William Orr bring to life the changes that sculpted Oregon's beloved Willamette Valley.

An Environmental History of the Willamette Valley (Natural History)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

The History Press

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