The Historical Dictionary of Naval Intelligence relates the long and fascinating history of naval intelligence through a chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced d
The history of German film is diverse and multifaceted, considering the five distinct German governments (Wilhelmina Germany, Weimar Republic, Third Reich, Federal Republic of Germany, and German Dem
The A to Z of Belarus-through its chronology, introductory essays, appendixes, map, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institut
Burns (history, California State U., Los Angeles) and Siracusa (global studies, social science, and planning, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia) present a resource text covering a per
Leahy and Wilson (both history, Fort Hays State U., Kansas) present this encyclopedic overview appropriate for high-school age readers and above of significant movements, events, people, legislation,
Wilhite (bibliography and government documents reference librarian, U. of Oklahoma) updates the work of Josephine Smith in A Chronology of Librarianship (1968), which covered the development and histo
Primarily concerned with the historical roots and contemporary condition of socialism, The A to Z of Socialism offers information on writers, activists, ideas, political parties, institutions, and mo
Historical Dictionary of Anglo-American Relations explores key events, individuals, and issues from 1607 to the present. Through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and h
Forrest (library facilities management and planning) and Halbert (digital innovations, both with Emory U. General Libraries, Georgia) present readers involved in the design of library IT facilities wi
Knowledge management is the process of creating value from an organization's intangible assets, such as the brainpower of employees, the social knowledge acquired from stakeholders and customers, and
Reinehr and Swartz previously coauthored the Handbook of Old- Time Radio: A Comprehensive Guide to Golden Age Radio Listening and Collecting (Scarecrow, 1993). The retired psychologists affiliated wit
Burns (history, California State U., Los Angeles) and Siracusa (global studies, social science, and planning, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia) present a resource text covering a per
Beckett (modern languages, literature, and culture, Brock U., Canada) and Nikolajeva (comparative literature, Stockholm U.) present this collection of 12 essays with the intention of expanding the can
With the multiple scandals surrounding the torture of detainees at Abu Ghraib and elsewhere, the so-called "extraordinary rendition" program, and National Security Agency warrantless surveillance in t
Written specifically for teens, this resource provides information on medications for common health conditions. Over-the-counter and prescription medications for each condition are listed, and their m
Heitor Villa-Lobos was the most famous, and charismatic twentieth century Brazilian composer. This book, based on the composer's private papers and correspondence, describes the gradual development fr
Introduces Benigni's performances in film, stage, and television, little known outside of Italy, with an emphasis on the cultural and intellectual backdrops that characterize his films, including his
Employs feminist theories and insights from new discourses on female adolescence to analyze the discourses and cultural scripts used in telling stories about the relationship between teenage daughters
Historical Dictionary of Golf—through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, photos, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on people, places, teams, and terminology of the gam
The A to Z of Ancient Egypt presents a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on Egyptian rulers, bureaucrats, and commoners
Bott, a retired high school English teacher and educational consultant on bullying, describes 350 titles, from picture books through high school level, which deal with bullying behaviors and problems
African American Theater is a vibrant and unique entity enriched by ancient Egyptian rituals, West African folklore, and European theatrical practices. A continuum of African folk traditions, it comb
A Guide to Library Research in Music introduces the process and techniques for researching and writing about music. This informative textbook provides concrete examples of different types of writing,
The great pyramids of Giza, Tutankhamun, the Great Sphinx, Cleopatra, and Ramesses II - the names and achievements of ancient Egypt are legendary. Ancient Egyptian civilization, situated along the Ni
Known for its outrageous humor, occasionally controversial content, and often silly spirit, Monty Python's Flying Circus poked fun at nearly everything. Indeed, many of the allusions and references in
Reading teacher Schneider suggests simple strategies parents and teachers can use to help elementary and middle school students score well on standardized reading tests. These include (for example) se
For general readers, Gregory (history and humanities, Athabasca U., Canada) presents the history of the recovery and popularization of English traditional song during the 19th century. He begins with
Apprenticeship: The Ultimate Teen Guide is designed to help young adults explore career options and find jobs by providing specific information about apprenticeship programs in their desired field and
Updated and extensively revised, this fourth edition provides a solid and substantial guide to a better understanding of this richly endowed but poorly understood nation. Those researching Guinea wil
In the extreme classroom, students and teachers together create learning experiences that connect students' knowledge, talents, and interests with what they need to learn in the school curriculum. Thi
This reference examines sources in the Old Testament and surveys the findings of recent archaeological research. It includes entries on the significant persons, places and events; covers the Kingdoms
Combining theoretical perspectives and stories recounting the experience of practitioners in North America and the South Pacific, this guide presents a view of school leadership that takes both social
A specialist in preventing aggression in the workplace and in schools, Byrnes has conducted aggression management workshops for a variety of American companies and agencies, including the U.S. Postal
In order to aid the continuing development of catalogs, search engines, and all sorts of information-retrieval tools, Smiraglia (library and information science, Long Island U.) explores what constitu
Why do testing and accountability efforts in today's schools fail? In Deep Curriculum Alignment, English and Steffy explore the flaws in state mandated testing, advocating a more comprehensive approac
Cites without annotation over 1,600 dissertations and master's thesis from US, Canadian, and British institutions that cover the languages of tribal groups in the entire western hemisphere. Notes any
In this reference volume, more than 200 fictional feature-length movies with a primary focus on an athletic endeavor are discussed, including comedies, dramas, and biopics. Brief summaries and credit
Supplementing Movies Made for Television: 1964-2004, this new volume contains entries on an additional 400 television films and mini-series produced between 2005 and 2009. Each entry includes extensiv
The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Heidegger's Philosophy is an historical perspective on the development of Martin Heidegger's thought in all its nuances and facets. Schalow and Denke
Emerging as one of the most exciting, fascinating, and special kinds of filmmaking in the world, Spanish cinema has been producing excellent directors, actors, and films for decades, including during
