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Ohio has never had so complete a place-name volume as this. With over 2,500 entries, this volume covers all the cities, towns, villages, hamlets, and communities of the state. Here you can learn when and how towns got their names. Although current names are the primary focus, earlier names are also provided and discussed when information is available. Many interesting stories attached to a place have also been included. This is an essential and fascinating reference book for scholars, teachers, students, and other individuals interested in the history of Ohio. Erie County The County takes its name from the Erie Indians. The word ""Erie"" is said to translate as ""cat."" Alternative explanations include ""the nation of the cats,"" and, in the Huron tongue, eriche or erige, thought to signify ""lake of the cats."" The reference to cats is believed to refer to a species of wildcat that frequented the region occupied by the Erie Indians.

A reprint of Larry Arnhart's essay Darwinian Conservatism, this edition features comments and criticism from a variety of contributors.

John Jacob Rector (Hans Jacob Richter) (1674-ca. 1728) was born in Trupbach, Germany. He married Elizabeth Fishback (Elisabeth Fischbach) in 1711. They arrived in America in 1714 and with a few other families settled Germantown, Virginia. Descendants and relatives lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and later throughout the United States.

Richard and Thomas Hildreth (brothers) and their families emigrated from England to Lynn, Massachusetts between 1630 and 1640. Richard later moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts and Thomas moved to Southampton, Long Island, New York.

This is a comprehensive introduction to police administration for courses in police administration and for officers preparing for sergeant's exam. Covering all major administration areas, this balanced treatment of theoretical concepts and practice provides students with an understanding of how and why police agencies are administered and the options or alternatives available to the administrator. Practical applications and case studies, usually from specific departments, support the theoretical concepts. An overview of the political process delineates the relationship between the police and government. Strong coverage of planning activities covers planning, programming, and budgeting. Court cases are provided throughout to promote understanding of legal concepts which apply to the various aspects of administration.

Larry Holman draws on his experience to provide new ideas on how to recap the personal and organizational benefits of self-leadership.