This introductory level text begins with a thorough overview of events, including a chronology, the origins of the conflict, major military events, and their political and diplomatic consequences. The
Discover the causes of World War I and learn how the war affected Americans during the war and for decades to follow. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
The other day,I met a bear,Out in the woods,A-way out there The beloved echo song “The Other Day I Met a Bear” is beautifully rendered in this illustrated picture book. A favorite camping song for gen
Shamanism can be defined as the practice of initiated shamans who are distinguished by their mastery of a range of altered states of consciousness. Shamanism arises from the actions the shaman takes i
This book is the first of a series in which experts engage critically with identified aspects of expropriation law. The internationally diverse group of contributing authors offer valuable insight int
SPANISH EDITION. Your small group can accomplish big things in the lives of your teenagers. In 'Help! I'm a Small-Group Leader!' you'll find useful methods and approaches.
This hands-on school leadership guide for new and veteran principals and administrators offers practical advice for leading a school successfully. Want honest student input? Try texting. Got a group o
A thirteen-year-old autistic girl and her mother describe through poetry and prose her struggles with autism and her attempts to live life to the fullest despite her diagnosis.
Two cats are better than one... First in an adorable new series! A deceased uncle and a surprising inheritance propel a woman and her two very curious cats into the mystery surrounding his death. An i
WHEN IS A WHITE ALLIGATOR A RED HERRING? Okay, granted, an albino alligator on the loose in San Francisco is pretty darn exciting. But my two cats, Rupert and Isabella, and I have better things to do
Words of wisdom on raising a family, from President Barack Obama. Barack Obama's eloquent words have inspired many. Here, in the only collection of its kind, are his thoughts on parenting and family.
This first booklength survey of the 800-year evolution of Anglo-American common law contract begins in 12th-century England and extends to contemporary America, focusing on how procedural, economic, i
This bibliography lists published primary sources written by firsthand participants in European international affairs between the outbreak of World War I and the close of World War II. Most of the wor
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the social-psychological literature on social interaction in small groups. Part I covers the influence of the physical situation, personalities, and
The author of The Group, the groundbreaking bestseller and 1964 National Book Award finalist that shaped a generation of women, brings reminiscences of her girlhood to this intimate and illuminating m
Every Chrstian has a Mission. What's Yours?"Is it time to change jobs?" "Should I marry?""Am I called to religious life?"Sooner or later, every thoughtful Christian asks such questions. For everyone r
Most studies of extremophiles focus on a particular species or group of species, but the arrangement here is by environment, and environmental and biological scientists look at everything that lives i
A vividly detailed history of the Temple of Jerusalem, from construction to destruction, that takes into account the perspectives of various faiths, the religious and political symbolism surrounding i
he Basics of Speech addresses a very important skill?communication. This introductory text addresses interpersonal and group communication, public speaking, debate, parliamentary procedure, and oral i
Introduces a simple but powerful system that can transform one's life, explaining how to guarantee success, provide a large and permanent increase in one' s income, and promote a happier, more fulfill
The international bestseller from the author of The Last Pope After the suspicious death of Pope John Paul I, British journalist Sarah Monteiro is drawn into the web of an international conspiracy, a
Nearly everyone wants to go to heaven when they die. Nearly everyone assumes they will go there. And yet the Bible paints a picture of the “road that leads to eternal life” being found and traveled by
Mrs. D is an alcoholic, albeit a very nice, respectable, articulate, and groomed alcoholic. This is an honest, upfront, relatable account of one suburban housewife's journey from miserable wine-soaked
Widely praised, Greenwood's Biographical Dictionary of American Educators (Greenwood, 1978) quickly became a standard reference work for students and scholars of American education. This new volume i
An introductory reference on balance function testing for clinicians and technicians who assess patients with balance system disorders. Part I provides a historical framework for understanding the evo
A significant update of the 1990 classic state-of-the-art handbook on medical anthropology. With new chapters on AIDS, psychology and emotion, nutrition, and bioethics, the text reflects the changes i
Bad news about your children carries a triple whammy of pain, worry and "where did we go wrong!" Drawing on her own personal experience and the letters she has received from hundreds of hurting women
Born with cerebral palsy, Geri Jewell inspired a generation of young people when she became the first person with a disability to appear in a recurring role on prime-time television, with her groundbr
The personal account of a promising high school hockey player who survived brain surgery and months of rehabilitation, infections, and temporary paralysisAn aspiring hockey star at Minnesota’s elite H
A picture book version of a song made popular by the singing group Peter, Paul, and Mary in which a girl proclaims her love for a man-sized frog, whose mother is from Philadelphia and whose father is
A revolutionary new approach to Alzheimer’s care, focusing on a patient’s strengths to maintain connections with others and the world There currently is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease? though it can
I'm Still Here is a much-needed, glass-half-full look at Alzheimer's that shows how to connect with someone through the fog of dementia and build a relationship with the person within.In I'm Still He
An Entertainment Weekly "must"-"It's hard to recall another collection of essays, or a memoir, with more natural charm." Surrounded by dysfunctional men-from her fourteen-year-old son to her high-mai
The true-crime story that stunned and appalled the world. With photos and never-before-revealed information. For 24 years Josef Fritzl held his daughter Elizabeth prisoner as a sex slave and, with h
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity.It’s impossible to put down. Did you know the first French fries weren’t actually cooked in France?They were cooked in Greece. Wanna hear a joke
Oh sure, we'll all heard the story of Moses and the ten plagues of Egypt a hundred times. But have we heard it from the perspective of other living creatures who witnessed the history-making event?Hey
“Crazy, Stupid, Love meets Notting Hill. About an actress making it big and the complicated relationship she has with the guy she met as a teenager. You’ll read it in two days” —The Skimm Their meet
