Aidan Chambers: Master Literary Choreographer is a full-length study that integrates the biography, creative writing, and criticism of one of the most important figures in young adult literature and i
This comprehensive chronological discography of the studio and live recordings of Louis Armstrong (1901-1071)--only the second on the jazz great--lists solo and group recordings from 1923, beginning w
Two works focus on the correct way to solve mathematics problems and compose essays for the SAT test, discussing study strategies, how to approach problems during the test, and memorization techniques
How can educators survive in the whirlwind restructuring and reform caused by the digital age? Will the impact of information technology improve learning, and how? The Promise of Technology in Schools
The A to Z of Slovenia covers the history of Slovenia and its struggle to gain independence from communism. This is done through a detailed chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a bibliography, and
Of the three major branches of Christianity, Orthodoxy is the loist known and most misunderstood. The A to Z of the Orthodox Church provides students, researchers, and specialists with a desk encyclo
The A to Z of Modern Chinese Literature presents a broad perspective on the development and history of literature in modern China. It offers a chronology, introduction, bibliography, and over 300 cros
The A to Z of Ancient Mesoamerica covers some of the major discoveries throughout ancient Mesoamerica from the last 100 years. The results of previous and continuing research and explorations, plus re
For public and school librarians, Siwak, a media specialist at an elementary school, provides instructions for creating a mystery theater program for teens at a library, to attract them and keep them
In this second edition publication Smith (author of Folk Songs of Old Virginia and Greenwich Village: The Happy Folk Singing Days, 1950s and 1960s) closely follows the history of the Appalachian dulci
The A to Z of Hong Kong Cinema provides essential facts and descriptive evaluation concerning Hong Kong filmmaking and its filmmaking community. This is accomplished through the use of a chronology, a
Reineke, a music writer and research consultant, provides the first biography of folk singer and guitarist Ramblin' Jack Elliot (b. 1931), which shows how his career parallels the rise of folk music's
The presidential administrations of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford encompassed some of the most turbulent and significant years of the 20th century. Nixon was elected near the end of a decade characte
Humans have been concerned about nature and their involvement with it for millennia. Disquiet about the consequences of human actions on the natural environment dates back to the ancient Greeks and R
In this dictionary (a reprint from 2007), Fomerand (government, City U. of New York), who was associated with the UN Secretariat and the United Nations U., provides definitions and explanations to abo
Edgar G. Ulmer (1904-1972) was an Austrian-American film director best known for The Black Cat and Detour. This volume, edited by Herzogenrath (American literature and culture, Goethe U. of Frankfurt
Abu Raihan Biruni (973-1053 CE) was an Iranian scholar whose extraordinary achievements include predicting the existence of landmasses (North and South America) on the opposite side of the Earth and c
The presidential administrations of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford encompassed some of the most turbulent and significant years of the 20th century. Nixon was elected near the end of a decade character
David (music, Reinhardt College) offers a guide to teaching voice that is based on the physiological structure and function of the vocal and respiratory tracts. It covers these physical aspects, as we
According to Husserl, what is the difference between Satz (judgment) and Urteil (judgment)? What part does the ego play in all conscious life? Supporters and detractors alike will find plenty of fodde
The issues rising from family, school, and relationships are the same for most teens, but teens who have visual, hearing, or physical impairments have additional obstacles to cope with and overcome as
Sezzi (an associate librarian at the D. R. Henry Library at Ventura College) presents a bibliography that covers the legal landscape of the Presidential Records Act of 1978 and related legislation and
Focusing on the impact of individual personalities, Kar (a programmer for the Hong Kong Film Archive) and Bren (a scholar of Chinese modern history and drama) introduce readers to Hong Kong's contribu
Born in New Orleans, Terence Blanchard has been successful as both a jazz musician and a film score composer. In this biography, independent filmmaker Magro draws upon interviews with Blanchard and hi
Pianist and statistical analyst Wolcott collects materials written in English published before 2000 on the subject of the piano. She includes topics such as the history and development of the piano, i
A lawyer (Biehl, who has taught at the U. of Houston Law Center and Rice University) and a researcher (Calishain, author of Official Netscape Guide to Internet Research ) show lawyers, paralegals, le
In the nineteenth century, use of the violone, a bass instrument with many sizes and variations, was nearly eliminated from musical repertoires, and its traditional parts were parceled out to other in
The Golden Age of American Musical Theatre provides synopses, cast and production credits, song titles, and other pertinent information for over 180 musicals from Oklahoma! to On A Clear Day You Can S
First appearing in 1976, American Classic Screen was the publishing arm of the National Film Society. Intended for scholars and general readers interested in films from the golden age of cinema and be
First appearing in 1976, American Classic Screen was the publishing arm of the National Film Society. Intended for scholars and general readers interested in films from the golden age of cinema and b
First appearing in 1976, American Classic Screen was the publishing arm of the National Film Society. Intended for scholars and general readers interested in films from the golden age of cinema and b
The A to Z of the French Revolution describes significant persons, places and events, encounters and battles, that substantially changed the nature of warfare at the end of the 18th century in Europe.
"...perhaps this is the best ready-reference dictionary ever written on the history and current events of India. It is an excellent addition to the literture, and this book is highly recommended for
The A to Z of Modern China (1800-1949) offers a concise yet comprehensive examination of the political, military, economic, social, and cultural development of China during the 19th and first half of
The A to Z of the Philippines provides more than 400 hundred entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions, as well as salient economic, social and cultural aspects. The more than fou
History is full of surprises, but rarely has there been a turnaround as unexpected, and momentous as what occurred to a formative Russia during the medieval period. Attacked and invaded from all sides
A specialist in the literary and material culture of Egyptian Christianity, Gabra offers a reference to the Coptic Church over the past two millennia. He has limited entries of patriarch and bishops t
Most people are familiar with The Salvation Army, which has more than 1.5 million members and adherents in 109 countries. Many have been directly affected by its activities in health, relief, and com
A veteran deacon, bishop, pastor, and teacher, Buchanan presents a reference on the denomination that began as the Church of England and spread on the waves of British imperialism to shores around the
A variety of contributors discuss the impact of such Japanese cultural exports as anime, manga, and electronic/video games and explain why these forms of culture are so popular with many American chil
