In a book businesswomen can rally around and use as a manual, an expert in female board representation shows what it takes to get nominated to a corporate board and become a productive and respected
In the post-9/11 moments, months, and years, America has come to develop a new mortality awareness. Death, and our understanding that it can be sudden and is certainly inevitable, is being talked abo
This book tells the story of French interaction with Vietnam and the neighboring region, which began with the French seizure of Cochin-China and Tonking in the 19th century under Emperor Tu Duc and e
Offers a history the confederal-type unions of the Greeks, the Hansa, the Swiss, the Dutch, and the New England Puritans, and analyzes the potential and limitations of this form of governance in an ef
Who are the new families that are appearing on city streets, in suburban malls, and at Fourth of July celebrations? The parents, in their 40s and 50s, are obviously Caucasian, and their very young da
Coming out is the process of acknowledging same-sex attractions to oneself and to others. It is both a personal and a public process. For many gay and bisexual students, college marks a pivotal point
Sound-On-Film contains interviews with 27 prominent men and women who discuss their careers and the art and craft of film sound. These sound creators represent many of the crafts working in film soun
What did the peoples and governments of occupied Europe do--or not do--to impede Nazi administrators and armies, to facilitate an Allied victory, and to resist the Holocaust? These are some of the qu
Replete with engaging stories and written in a down-to-earth style, this book provides the first and only road map for finding success and happiness in life's most common yet underrated role—that of t
Advice from the Top offers tips and advice to minority women and others wondering what it takes to succeed in careers in both the for-profit and non-profit worlds. To gain the insights, Valencia Camp
Explains current and emerging studies on antioxidants which may ward off disease and stop, or even reverse, the effects of aging in humans, but also carry their own risks and may pose a danger to pub
A sharp-edged and revealing account of the transforming struggle for southern independence and the inherent contradictions that undermined that effort.
This engagingly written introduction examines modern libertarianism and its answers to today's most pressing issues—the economy, war, health care, and more.
This handbook examines the militarization of space, providing a fair and balanced discussion of the emerging issues concerning space security and defense.
Emphasizing diagnosis, causality, and holistic treatment, this the only book offering a full discussion of Avoidant Personality Disorder for therapists and sufferers.
Researchers, program administrators, and practicing clinicians explain the most recent developments in using psychedelic substances to treat psychological, physiological, and social problems.• Describ
Experts explain the apparent epidemic of psychological disorders among our children and teenagers presenting insights to the causes, displays, repercussions, and potential cures.
