Greg Ryan Livres

Finalist, Minnesota Book Awards. The spirit of Minnesota lives in many things. It is a radiant dawn breaking through the pines of the North Woods. It is the unceasing pounding of waves on the rocky North Shore of Lake Superior. It is the delicate fragrance of prickly wild roses in the Heartland. It is the timeless flow of the Mississippi River carving its way through the Bluff Country. It is the wind through the tall grasses of the Prairie region. This is the spirit of the land that is Minnesota. Minnesota: The Spirit of the Land is the first collaboration between Douglas Wood, author of the ward-winning Old Turtle, and photographer Greg Ryan. It is a tribute to the state's enduring heritage a look at the soul of the state's wilderness and what that spirit means to its people.

Exploring the evolution of sport in New Zealand, this book delves into its rich history from the Māori traditions to contemporary professional athletes. It highlights key sports such as rugby, netball, bodybuilding, and surf lifesaving, providing insights into the development of various codes, the organizations behind them, and the influential players who have shaped the landscape of New Zealand sports.

In their second photographic portfolio of the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Greg Ryan and Sally Beyer capture the dramatic natural beauty, historic treasures, and urban spectacle that Minnesotans know well and visitors will want to remember. Trails and waterways of Lake of the Woods and Superior National Forest, the ice-embattled coast of Lake Superior, wildlife refuges in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, Native American history at Pipestone National Monument, Mille Lacs, the Twin Cities—these are just a few of the many faces of Minnesota.

Repackaged edition. Long-time Twin Cities' area residents Greg Ryan and Sally Beyer guide readers through the scenic places and little-known nooks and crannies of Minneapolis and St. Paul while offering a new angle on the more popular sights. They capture the true flavor of metro lifestyles, arts, architecture, celebrations, and the outdoor beauty we cherish so much. The extensive introduction, detailed captions, and glorious photography provide an entertaining and enlightening tour of the Twin Cities. For residents of and visitors to Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The book explores the origins and ongoing support for US policies of non-recognition toward Cuba and Iran, linking these policies to International Relations theory. It utilizes the English School's concept of International Society to analyze how these theories inform US foreign policy decisions, offering a critical perspective on the interplay between international norms and state behavior in the context of these two nations.