Born in the slums of Buenos Aires in the last decades of the nineteenth century, the tango--the most erotic, most passionate, most melancholy of dances--has remained spectacularly alive for more than
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY emphasizes the importance of moving beyond reform to a future-oriented stance. The text identifies several themes central to public administration,
Editor-in-chief Harris Cooper (psychology and neuroscience, U. of Missouri) provides an extensive introductory essay on the objectives of psychological research and their relations to research methods
E. L. Cooper The Immunodefense System Because invertebrates are exceedingly diverse and numerous, estimates reveal nearly 2 million species classified in more than 20 phyla from unicellular organisms
This book examines the phenomena of presidential swing states, exploring why some are decisive in determining who wins the presidency. Students in classes on American politics and government, campaign
This is the first research handbook to address all dimensions of diversity that have an impact on literacy achievement. Leading experts examine how teaching and learning intersect with cultural and la
Arshile Gorky (c. 1904?1948) was one of the central figures in American art’s shift toward abstraction during the first half of the 20th century. Accompanying the first major retrospective of his work
A compact powerhouse of clinical information, Portable LPN provides practical guidance on today's most important topics. Wide-ranging and concise, the book is an indispensable tool for the nurse who
Six American academics provide a text for students enrolled in master's and doctoral level internship courses in student affairs professional preparation programs, and for site and faculty supervisors
Using a unique chronological structure that helps parents navigate baby's first 365 days, Baby Day by Day provides new parents with everything they need to know about looking after their child, from b
Writing Through the Visual and Virtual:Inscribing Language, Literature, and Culture in Francophone Africa and the Caribbeanexplores the various cultures of writing in Francophone Africa and the Caribb
This book examines issues such as fake news, media bias, visual meme depictions of the candidates, and social media as news during the 2016 presidential campaign. The contributors offer insights into
This book provides wide ranging and comprehensive biographical sketches of forty-two doctors who are best known to the public for their contributions to fields outside of medicine. Largely written by
