New Arrivals in Californiana
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Page : 122 pages
File Size : 19,12 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Archives
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Page : 122 pages
File Size : 19,12 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Archives
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Author : Shammi Paranjape
Publisher : books catalog
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,15 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Hindus
ISBN : 9788129104069
Blossoms in the Eternal Spring is a moving memoir about spiritual discovery and the strength and joy that it bestows on a person. In the author's experience, the inspiration for turning inwards came with the extraordinary entry of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in her life which changed her forever. In this riveting book, she traces the path that brought her here - from her happy beginnings in Kanpur, to being a typically modern day housewife in Mumbai, to becoming a spiritual seeker with only one goal or eka lakshya - devotion to God. This compelling story of spiritual awakening will fascinate all those who are seeking a deeper fulfilment and meaning from life.
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Publisher : Public Policy Instit. of CA
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 31,62 MB
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and Related Agencies
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Page : 1554 pages
File Size : 44,83 MB
Release : 1981
Category : United States
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Author : Valerie Steele
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 40,69 MB
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1614280169
In this limited edition, Ultimate Collection format linen clamshell and handmade oversized book, Valerie Steele flexes her curatorial muscle by showcasing the most iconic dresses of the twentieth century. From Poiret to Pucci, Doucet to Dior, Vionnet to Valentino, Steele selects one hundred dresses that caused a stir either on the runway or entering a room and ultimately inspired new directions in fashion. Steele’s selections include Paul Poiret's figure-liberating 1907 gown, Madame Grès’s sublimely draped goddess creation from 1938, Jean Paul Gaultier's shockingly exaggerated cone-bust corset dress circa 1984, and Hussein Chalayan’s awe-inspiring remote-control fiberglass Airplane dress from 2000. The compilation, while certainly subjective, is sure to receive nods of recognition along with a gasp or two of surprise.
Author : United States. General Accounting Office
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Page : 86 pages
File Size : 50,44 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Refugees
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Author : Larry N. Gerston
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 20,64 MB
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1351556118
Quality public education, modern highway systems, and reasonably priced housing—these are just some of the qualities that once made California one of the most desirable places to live. Just a few decades later, the state finds itself with an education system that is failing its citizens, one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, and a quickly evaporating dream of home ownership. Illustrating each step of the breakdown that led to its current state of dysfunction, Not So Golden After All: The Rise and Fall of California provides insight into a system gone amuck. It addresses complicated topics in an engaging manner to help the public and leaders alike understand how to make policies that balance expectations with outcomes. Key political themes covered include disconnected institutions, perpetually unbalanced budgets, immigration, voter ignorance, interest group influence, and dysfunctional institutions. Investigating the gridlock that has become all too common within the state’s legislature, the book: Demonstrates the impact of the state’s inability to generate sufficient revenue, particularly for public education and an under-trained workforce Highlights the problems created by poor land use planning —from suburban sprawl and government waste to inefficient use of agricultural land Examines how interest groups have been able to wrest control of the processes that were created to keep them in line Identifies the duplication of efforts and other inefficiencies at the state and local levels Author Larry Gerston leaves no stone unturned in his discussion of California's economy, position on the Pacific Rim, cultural diversity, land and water issues, and its relationship with the federal government. He examines the state’s infrastructure, natural resources, immigration issues, education, finance, healthcare, civil rights, planning and development, security, laws, political parties, and power structures to provide civic leaders and policy makers with the understanding required to restore the sheen to this once glistening paradise. The Contra Costa Times discussed Larry Gerston's recent Commonwealth Club lecture in a May 17, 2012 article. Read an interview with Larry Gerston in The Mercury News.
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Page : 818 pages
File Size : 42,91 MB
Release : 1919
Category : Agriculture
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Page : 2184 pages
File Size : 12,36 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Delegated legislation
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Author : Clark Davis
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 28,19 MB
Release : 2002-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1461644313
With a land mass one and half times larger than the United Kingdom, a population of more than thirty million, and an economy that would rank sixth among world nations, the history of the state of California demands a closer look. The Human Tradition in California captures the region's rich history and diversity, taking readers into the daily lives of ordinary Californians at key moments in time. These brief biographies show how individual people and communities have influenced the broad social, cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped California history from the pre-mission period through the late-twentieth century. In personalizing California's history, this engaging new book brings the Golden State to life. About the Editors Clark Davis has written extensively about California and its colorful history. His work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times and Pacific Historical Review. He is a professor of history at California State University, Fullerton. David Igler is a long-time historian of California history and culture. He has presented for the Western Historical Association, the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association, and the California Studies Association. Dr. Igler is professor of history at the University of Utah.