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  • The Vigilance Committee of 1856

    by James O'Meara ...
    "The Vigilance Committee of 1856" by James O'Meara delves into the historical context of the mid-19th century, focusing on the formation and actions of the Vigilance Committee in San Francisco. This group emerged in response to rampant crime and corruption, particularly in the wake of the Gold Rush, when law enforcement struggled to maintain order. O'Meara meticulously examines the motivations ... Read more

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  • The Vigilance Committee Of 1856

    by James O'Meara ...
    The vigilance committee of 1856 provides a detailed examination of a citizen-led organization formed to enforce law and order amid widespread crime and corruption. The narrative begins by addressing earlier accounts of the committee, emphasizing their bias and establishing an objective perspective. The book explores how public frustration with inadequate legal systems led to the creation of a ... Read more

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  • Night Skies of Botswana

    This easy-to-use, accessible guide to starwatching in Botswana is ideal for beginner and amateur stargazers. All stars described can be seen with the naked eye – binoculars and telescopes are not necessary. The book opens with stargazing tips while introducing important astronomical concepts, describing our galaxy and the Earth’s place in it. The body of the book offers four star charts per month ... Read more

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  • Deep-Sky Companions: Southern Gems

    In Southern Gems, Stephen James O'Meara makes a detour beneath the southern skies, presenting a fresh list of 120 deep-sky objects for southern hemisphere stargazers to observe. Showcasing many exceptional objects catalogued by the pioneering observer James Dunlop, known as the 'Messier of the southern skies', all are visible through small- to moderate-sized telescopes or binoculars under dark ... Read more

    $62.99 CAD

  • The Vigilance Committee of 1856

    Enriched edition. Unraveling the Vigilante Legacy of California's Turbulent Past

    In "The Vigilance Committee of 1856," James O'Meara meticulously examines a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in American history. Through a compelling narrative and rich historical detail, O'Meara delves into the formation of the Vigilance Committee in San Francisco amidst the social upheaval and lawlessness of the Gold Rush era. Employing a blend of rigorous research and engaging prose, he ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Deep-Sky Companions: The Messier Objects

    The bright galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae catalogued in the late 1700s by the famous comet hunter Charles Messier are still the most widely observed celestial wonders in the sky. The second edition of Stephen James O'Meara's acclaimed observing guide to the Messier Objects features improved star charts for helping you find the objects, a much more robust telling of the history behind their ... Read more

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  • Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects

    The Caldwell Catalogue, compiled by the late Sir Patrick Moore (1923–2012), has delighted amateur astronomers worldwide since its publication in 1995. Twenty years on, Stephen James O'Meara revisits his guide to these 109 deep-sky delights, breathing new life into them and the 20 additional observing targets included as an appendix. This second edition retains O'Meara's detailed visual ... Read more

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  • Teacher Education at the Edge

    Expanding Access and Exploring Frontiers

    Edited by Tonya Huber, James G. O'Meara ...
    International Education Inquiries is a book series dedicated to realizing the global vision of Education 2030. This vision involves “ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.” The founding editors seek to provide a forum for the diverse voices of scholars and practitioners from across the globe asking questions about transforming the ... Read more

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  • The Vigilance Committee Of '56

    by O'Meara James ...
    The troubles and turmoil of a man in power are depicted in the novel. Governor Johnson and his desperate efforts to overcome the mutiny in county jail are eloquently described. The consequent revolution and changes are a beautiful amalgamation of fantasy and hopes. ... Read more

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  • Education Around the Globe

    Creating Opportunities and Transforming Lives

    Edited by Tonya Huber, James G. O'Meara ...
    Series series International Education Inquiries: People, Places, and Perspectives of Education 2030
    International Education Inquiries is a book series dedicated to realizing the global vision of The United Nations’ (2015) Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As resolved by the UN General Assembly (on 25 September 2015; see UN, 2015 October):The 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets which we are announcing today demonstrate the scale and ambition of this ... Read more

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  • Deep-Sky Companions: The Secret Deep

    In this fresh list, Stephen James O'Meara presents 109 new objects for stargazers to observe. The Secret Deep list contains many exceptional objects, including a planetary nebula whose last thermal pulse produced a circumstellar shell similar to the one expected in the final days of our Sun's life; a piece of the only supernova remnant known visible to the unaided eye; the flattest galaxy known; ... Read more

    $54.99 CAD

  • Mars

    Series series Kosmos
    Mars is a small world with a big reputation. This mysterious planet – with volcanoes that dwarf Mount Everest, a canyon system that would stretch fully across the USA and curious landscapes that may support life – has fascinated us for centuries.In the most up-to-date account available of the elusive ‘Red Planet’, Stephen James O’Meara follows our longstanding love affair with this bewildering ... Read more

    $40.99 CAD