L. Simpson

Ticking all the boxes, the new man in Hannah's life also has a past with enough baggage for a voyage, and she can't see how they'll make it work between them beyond today.THE PRICE OF FORGIVENESSWhen

Modem biology owes much to the study of favorable model systems which fa- cilitates the realization of critical experiments and results in the introduction of new concepts. Examples of such systems ar

This book is a comprehensive exploration and in-depth analysis of the cultural impact, plot, style, symbols, and themes of Thomas Harris's five novels to date.

While disputing the view that one cannot reason properly without a formal study of logic and agreeing with students who complain about 'philosophical squid' often hiding in an inky cloud of symbols, S

Coach Girls for Success on and off the CourtCoaching girls' basketball is a blast! Witness a well-executed fast break, an intense defense, or a team's unbridled enthusiasm, and you can't help but be i

Philip L. Simpson provides an original and broad overview of the evolving serial killer genre in the two media most responsible for its popularity: literature and cinema of the 1980s and 1990s.

If any film has gone the distance, it's Rocky (1976), which spawned one of the longest running franchises in film history. Released in America's bicentennial year, Rocky, based on an original screenplay by then-unknown writer and actor Sylvester Stallone, surprised everyone. Shot on a shoestring budget by director John Avildsen, the film became a blockbuster and Academy Award-winning best picture and spawned a lucrative franchise, as well as spin-offs. Rocky propelled the careers of Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire, generated an interest in boxing and sports movies, and placed Philadelphia and its architecture in the popular consciousness. However, Rocky has always been a contested text, raising questions about race, gender, and class in America, as well as debate about genre, storytelling, and film art--questions which are addressed at length in this rich collection of essays. As this collection shows, Rocky and its sequels retain their power to rouse audiences well into the twenty-

Forming Sleep asks how biocultural and literary dynamics act together to shape conceptions of sleep states in the early modern period. Engaging with poetry, drama, and prose largely written in English

Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, Simpson (special education, U. of Kansas) and Mundschenk's (educational psychology and special education, Southern Illinois U.) updated text examines

Centering on media studies, this collection of essays examines both the show The Walking Dead and its source material, the graphic novels by Robert Kirkman. These essays look at the show from a variet

A guide to teaching students with emotional and behavioral problems.

This book looks at the more recent works of fiction by Stephen King as well as an examination of his nonfiction book On Writing published in 2000. Works discussed in this volume include Duma Key, The

The authors take a complex, under-discussed topic and give teachers and administrators useful, basic guidelines they can put to use quickly in understanding, identifying, and helping this special grou

The authors take a complex, under-discussed topic and give teachers and administrators useful, basic guidelines they can put to use quickly in understanding, identifying, and helping this special gro

Electrical, electronic and programmable electronic systems increasingly carry out safety functions to guard workers and the public against injury or death and the environment against pollution. The in

People who have both autism spectrum disorder and complex communication needs require specialized, multidisciplinary interventions and supports to boost their independence and quality of life.

Compiled by Russ Hodges of Texas State University-San Marcos, Michele L. Simpson emeritus of University of Georgia, and Norman A. Stahl of Northern Illinois University, Teaching Study Strategies in De

Colvin, an educational and behavioral consultant who has been a special and general education teacher, administrator, and university researcher, and Sheehan, who has a background in research psycholog

This volume investigates the impact of energy technology innovations on economic development and presents new areas of research into the financial economics of energy as well as new studies into valua

Energy issues feature frequently in the economic and financial press. Specific examples of topical energy issues come from around the globe and often concern economics and finance. The importance of e

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail meanders across the state of Wisconsin through scenic glacial terrain dotted with lakes, steep hills, and long, narrow ridges. David M. Mickelson, Louis J. Maher Jr

Similar to a handbook in its comprehensive description of the theory and research supporting current practices in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, this interdisciplinary text shows how the

Similar to a handbook in its comprehensive description of the theory and research supporting current practices in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, this interdisciplinary text shows how the

In this collection recognized writers and scholars discuss and analyze Stephen King’s contemporary works. The contributors comment on and critique numerous aspects of King’s literature, in