Finally a self-contained, one volume, graduate-level algebra text that is readable by the average graduate student and flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of instructors and course contents. The guiding principle throughout is that the material should be presented as general as possible, consistent with good pedagogy. Therefore it stresses clarity rather than brevity and contains an extraordinarily large number of illustrative exercises.

In 'The Romance of a Great Store,' Edward Hungerford offers readers a meticulous exploration of the inner workings and the expansive history of a retail institution, elevated by his refined prose and detailed narrative style. The book transcends a mere chronicle of a department store; it encapsulates the sweeping societal changes and the evolution of consumer culture through the ages. The rich narrative weaves in historical context while maintaining a lyrical quality that engages the literary enthusiast, reflecting DigiCat Publishing's commitment to revering works that represent significant cultural touchstones. Hungerford, a seasoned author with an affinity for detailing historical progressions and socio-economic narratives, has meticulously researched the subject matter, possibly fueled by a personal fascination with the confluence of commerce, history, and society. His articulate rendition of a 'Great Store's' story doubles as a subtle commentary on modernity. The immersive experience Hungerford provides is a testament to his deep understanding of the tapestry that commerce weaves into human lives, presumably stemming from thorough observation and a thoughtful perspective on economic evolution. Scholars of economic history, as well as connoisseurs of rich narrative non-fiction, will find 'The Romance of a Great Store' an indispensable addition to their libraries. Hungerford's work is at once an educational resource and a captivating saga that highlights the intersection of the human experience with the relentless march of commerce and industry. Readers who cherish literary finesse alongside a robust historical account will be thoroughly gratified by the journey that Hungerford's tome promises.

In 'The Personality of American Cities,' Edward Hungerford crafts a revealing portrait of the urban tapestry of the United States, etching each city's unique character with a masterful blend of narrative vivacity and historical acumen. Hungerford employs a personalized approach that allows readers to perceive the individual 'personalities' of cities, echoing the zeitgeist of local culture, architecture, and community life. His literary style is both descriptive and insightful, contributing to the broader dialogue of urban studies and the sociology of place within American literary context. This work stands as both a celebration of urban diversity and a time capsule of early 20th-century American metropolises, meticulously preserved by DigiCat Publishing in a format that honors the author's legacy and the book's historical significance. Edward Hungerford, whose writings reflect a deep seated fascination with travel and geography, delves into this exploration with the keen eye of a seasoned observer. His background, potentially influenced by the rapid urbanization of the early 1900s, and perhaps personal connections to the cities themselves, have led him to articulate the distinct but collective spirit that animates American cityscapes. Hungerford's extensive travel across the continents is mirrored in the breadth and depth of his urban analysis, affording readers the insights of a scholar who has both absorbed and reflected upon the pulse of urban America. 'The Personality of American Cities' is highly recommended for readers passionate about urban history, cultural geography, or anyone seeking a richer understanding of America's urban heritage. Hungerford's discerning prose invites armchair travelers and urban aficionados alike to discover the soul of American cities through his words. Engaging and ambitious in scope, this book promises to reignite the conversation about what truly molds the character of a city, and why these urban personalities matter to the fabric of American identity. As a carefully reproduced classic, 'The Personality of American Cities' beckons us to resonate with the enduring qualities that define American urban life.

ABSTRACT ALGEBRA: AN INTRODUCTION, 3E, International Edition is intended for a first undergraduate course in modern abstract algebra. The flexible design of the text makes it suitable for courses of various lengths and different levels of mathematical sophistication, ranging from a traditional abstract algebra course to one with a more applied flavor. The emphasis is on clarity of exposition. The thematic development and organizational overview is what sets this book apart. The chapters are organized around three themes: arithmetic, congruence, and abstract structures. Each theme is developed first for the integers, then for polynomials, and finally for rings and groups. This enables students to see where many abstract concepts come from, why they are important, and how they relate to one another.

How can intense religious beliefs coexist with pluralism in America today? Examining the role of the religious imagination in contemporary religious practice and in some of the best-known works of American literature from the past fifty years, Postmodern Belief shows how belief for its own sake--a belief absent of doctrine--has become an answer to pluralism in a secular age. Amy Hungerford reveals how imaginative literature and religious practices together allow novelists, poets, and critics to express the formal elements of language in transcendent terms, conferring upon words a religious value independent of meaning. Hungerford explores the work of major American writers, including Allen Ginsberg, Don DeLillo, Cormac McCarthy, Toni Morrison, and Marilynne Robinson, and links their unique visions to the religious worlds they touch. She illustrates how Ginsberg's chant-infused 1960s poetry echoes the tongue-speaking of Charismatic Christians, how DeLillo reimagines the novel and the Latin Mass, why McCarthy's prose imitates the Bible, and why Morrison's fiction needs the supernatural. Uncovering how literature and religion conceive of a world where religious belief can escape confrontations with other worldviews, Hungerford corrects recent efforts to discard the importance of belief in understanding religious life, and argues that belief in belief itself can transform secular reading and writing into a religious act. Honoring the ways in which people talk about and practice religion, Postmodern Belief highlights the claims of the religious imagination in twentieth-century American culture.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg Railroad" by Edward Hungerford. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

How does new writing emerge and find readers today? Why does one writer's work become famous while another's remains invisible? Making Literature Now tells the stories of the creators, editors, readers, and critics who make their living by making literature itself come alive. The book shows how various conditions—including gender, education, business dynamics, social networks, money, and the forces of literary tradition—affect the things we can choose, or refuse, to read. Amy Hungerford focuses her discussion on literary bestsellers as well as little-known traditional and digital literature from smaller presses, such as McSweeney's. She deftly matches the particular human stories of the makers with the impersonal structures through which literary reputation is made. Ranging from fine-grained ethnography to polemical argument, this book transforms our sense of how and why new literature appears—and disappears—in contemporary American culture.

This brilliant work by English writer on crafts and furniture, John Hungerford Pollen (1820–1902), is an interesting study of ancient and modern furniture and woodwork. He carefully reviews them and carries us back to the days in which these pieces of artistic furniture were made. This work makes the reader familiar to the taste and techniques, the habits and the needs, of those olden ages which eventually leads to a comparison between the furniture and woodwork of that era and the modern times. Contents include: Furniture Ancient and Modern Antique: Egypt, Nineveh and Greece The Romans Byzantine Art The Middle Ages The Fifteenth Century The Renaissance in Italy Renaissance in England, Flanders, France, Germany, and Spain Tudor and Stuart Styles Furniture of the Eighteenth Century Changes of Taste and Style Appendix: Names of the Designers of Woodwork and Makers of Furniture