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Generating Social Capital
Social capital networks of civic engagements, norms of reciprocity, and attitudes of trust is widely seen as playing a key role for the health of democracy. While many authors have examined the consequences of social capital, there is a pressing need to explore its sources. This collection brings together leading American and European scholars in the first comparative analysis of how social trust and other civic attitudes are generated. The contributors to this volume examine the generation of social capital from two directions: society based approaches that emphasize voluntary associations, and institutional approaches that emphasize policy. (264 pages)
Deadliest Catch: Season 2 DVD Set
Forty-foot waves, freezing temperatures and a nearly 100-percent injury rate. Crab fishing off the Alaskan coast on the icy Bering Sea is one of the world's most dangerous jobs. But it's also one of the most lucrative, offering tens of thousands of dollars for a few days' work. Follow one group of ambitious men as they battle harsh conditions and intense competition in the frenzied search for an undersea jackpot.Heading Out to SeaThe start of king crab season in Dutch Harbor is usually cause for celebration, but with a massive storm moving in and the specter of last year's Big Valley tragedy still lingering, captains and crews are uneasy. Captain Hillstrand of the Time Bandit takes a gamble and leaves port on Friday, breaking one of the oldest fishing superstitions in the book.Batten Down the HatchesA rare, calm day on the Bering Sea is interrupted by reports of an approaching storm – boasting 50 mph winds and 30-foot waves. While Captain Hansen of the Northwestern wisely decides to wait out the weather on the small island of Amak, the Time Bandit's Captain Hillstrand elects to fish through the monster.On the CrabAfter a hide-and-seek run behind Amak Island to avoid a storm, the Northwestern is back on the crab grounds, pulling big pots and filling its holds – until a broken crane brings them to a halt. Meanwhile, the Time Bandit's Captain Hillstrand relishes his decision to leave early and brave the storm. He's already caught a boatload of crab and the Bandit is now the first boat in the fleet to offload at St. Paul Harbor.The Finish LineCaptain Hansen and the Northwestern crew are finally pulling in a good amount of crab – but they're covered in barnacles, which means they're worth much less. Captain Corky Tilly of the Aleutian Ballad has a different kind of problem – one of his greenhorn deckhands can't hack it on the Bering Sea and has threatened to jump overboard.Friends and RivalsWhen a rogue wave knocks the Aleutian Ballad on its side, shutting down all power and the boat's engines, the crew must scramble in the dark to avoid disaster. Elsewhere on the crab grounds, Captain Sig and the crew of the Northwestern sabotage one of the Cornelia Marie's pots with an old pair of Sig's underwear – a practical joke that prompts an equally "trashy" response from Captain Harris and the men of the Marie.A New Hunt BeginsJanuary on the Bering Sea is usually a time of respite, a brief period when the crews return to port to prep their boats for the Opilio crab portion of the season. While boats like the Maverick refresh their supplies, the Time Bandit heads out in the middle of the season's first big snowstorm to get a jump on the competition. Meanwhile, Captain Sig instructs his crew to get ready for a marathon stretch of Cod fishing – before heading straight into the Opilio season.Smoke on the WaterAs an arctic storm pre
Deadliest Catch: Season 1 DVD Set
Forty-foot waves, freezing temperatures and a nearly 100-percent injury rate. Crab fishing off the Alaskan coast on the icy Bering Sea is one of the world's most dangerous jobs. But it's also one of the most lucrative, offering tens of thousands of dollars for a few days' work. Follow one group of ambitious men as they battle harsh conditions and intense competition in the frenzied search for an undersea jackpot.Ep. 1 – GreenhornsFifteen hundred fishermen converge on Dutch Harbor, Alaska for the beginning of the Alaskan king crab season. Each man is here to stake his claim on the estimated 14,267,000 pounds of crab and the chance to earn a year's wages in just one week.Ep. 2 – Long Sleepless NightsAfter a long night of baiting and setting crab pots, the fishermen anxiously await the captain's call to begin fishing. The first pot pulled of the season sets the mood. The early losers agonize over strategy, hoping to make up for a lost catch.Ep. 3 – Lady LuckIt's hour 42 of the season, and every captain feels the pressure. The Alaskan Department of Fish and Game announces an early closure to the season, meaning each boat has just 24 hours to get their pots out of the water.Ep. 4 – Beat the ClockWith less than half a day left in the Alaskan king crab season, the crews race the clock to get as much crab as they can. When the rush to unload begins, minutes can mean the difference between unloading immediately and waiting in the harbor for days.Ep. 5 – Dead of WinterIt's the dead of winter in Dutch Harbor, where the days are a mere six hours long. With king crab season winding down and the Opilio crab frenzy about to begin, the remaining 171 boats quickly head for the next prize.Ep. 6 – Man OverboardThe 2005 Opilio crab season doesn't start – it stumbles. The Big Valley sinks, and "good samaritan" boats help search for survivors in the frigid sea. As the rest of the fleet resumes fishing, tragedy strikes again.Ep. 7 – High HopesIt's been a little over 12 hours since the Opilio crab season opened, and the Bering Sea has already claimed six lives. Despite these losses, the men stay upbeat as they begin to pull in their pots. For the first time this season, the seas are calm.Ep. 8 – Good FishingUnseasonably warm weather and calm seas contribute to crab totals for the fleet. Capt. Sig Hansen and his crew land on the crab early and crank through their gear, filling two of the boat's three holds.Ep. 9 – The Clock's TickingThe hunt for crab intensifies as the season winds down. Rumors of a possible closure prompt the men to push even harder. Frustrated by a lack of results, Capt. Jim Stone of the Retriever decides to give up on the Northern fishing grounds.Ep. 10 – The Final RunWith the deaths of the Big Valley crew, this Opelio crab season has been a rough o
Deadliest Catch: A New Hunt Begins Download
Forty-foot waves, freezing temperatures and a nearly 100-percent injury rate. Crab fishing off the Alaskan coast on the icy Bering Sea is one of the world's most dangerous jobs. But it's also one of the most lucrative, offering tens of thousands of dollars for a few days' work. Follow one group of ambitious men as they battle harsh conditions and intense competition in the frenzied search for an undersea jackpot.January on the Bering Sea is usually a time of respite, a brief period when crews return to port and prep their boats for the Opilio crab portion of the season. But while boats like the Maverick refresh their supplies, the Time Bandit heads out in the middle of the season's first big snowstorm to get a jump on the competition. Meanwhile, Captain Sig instructs his crew to get ready for a marathon stretch of cod fishing – before heading straight into the Opilio season.This title is episode 6 of season 2.
Satire of the Inanities
A compilation of funny stories and poems by the members of The Writers' Association ()
Around the World with General Grant V2: A Narrative of the Visit of General U. S. Grant, Ex-President of the United States, to Various Countries in Eu
In Two Volumes. To Which Are Added Certain Conversations With General Grant On Questions Connected With American Politics And History. ()
The Challenge of the Country: A Study of Country Life Opportunity
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ()
Deadliest Catch: The Clock's Ticking Download
Forty-foot waves, freezing temperatures and a nearly 100-percent injury rate. Crab fishing off the Alaskan coast on the icy Bering Sea is one of the world's most dangerous jobs. But it's also one of the most lucrative, offering tens of thousands of dollars for a few days' work. Follow one group of ambitious men as they battle harsh conditions and intense competition in the frenzied search for an undersea jackpot.The hunt for crab intensifies as the season winds down. Rumors of a possible closure prompt the men to push even harder. Frustrated by a lack of results, Captain Jim Stone of the Retriever decides to give up on the Northern fishing grounds and join the successful boats in the South. Far to the north, the Northwestern is high on crabs as they fill their tanks beyond capacity.This title is episode 9 of season 1.
Deadliest Catch: Man Overboard Download
Forty-foot waves, freezing temperatures and a nearly 100-percent injury rate. Crab fishing off the Alaskan coast on the icy Bering Sea is one of the world's most dangerous jobs. But it's also one of the most lucrative, offering tens of thousands of dollars for a few days' work. Follow one group of ambitious men as they battle harsh conditions and intense competition in the frenzied search for an undersea jackpot.The 2005 Opilio crab season doesn't start – it stumbles. The Big Valley sinks, and "good samaritan" boats help search for survivors in the frigid sea. As the rest of the fleet resumes fishing, tragedy strikes again – a deckhand falls overboard. The reality of another death strikes a nervous chord throughout the fleet and keeps everyone on the edge as the chase continues.This title is episode 6 of season 1.
