The Historical Dictionary of Surrealism relates the history of this movement through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries on persons, c
The third edition of Historical Dictionary of Portugal greatly expands on the second edition through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary en
The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Tajikistan chronicles this country through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries on i
"Laurence Senelick is supremely qualified to compile this historical dictionary. The result, authoritative and astute in its selection of details (including a wonderful bibliography), is up to the mom
The fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh greatly expands on the previous edition through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced diction
Chryssides (religious studies, U. of Wolverhampton, England) provides a reference to the Christian denomination that he says has generated more controversy and created more enemies than any other. Bec
The A to Z of African-American Theater celebrates nearly 200 years of black theater in the United States, identifying representative African American theater organizations and chronicling their contr
Some 500 entries review the personalities, programs, legislation, and agencies of US intelligence, from the Revolutionary War to the most recent reorganization of the US intelligence community. Each e
Written for the traveler who needs information beyond what is provided in a general guidebook, Travel Resources: An Annotated Guide introduces the reader to comprehensive and specialized travel litera
From the "absolute poverty line" to "workfare," the cross-referenced alphabetical entries presented by Greve (social sciences, Roskilde U., Denmark) are intended to identify and describe the core conc
Adamec (Middle Eastern studies, U. of Arizona) presents a historical dictionary on the religion of Islam. Entries provide information on the biographies of key figures, including religious and secular
Since 1977 the Inuit Circumpolar Conference has represented the collective interests of the largest group of northern indigenous people of Russia, Alaska, Greenland, and Canada. Depending on where the
This Historical Dictionary 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 an
Assembled to honor former Brigham Young U.-Idaho English professor and Steinbeck scholar Stephen George (1965-2006), this collection of essays considers Steinbeck's work from a variety of perspectives
Rather than offering primary texts and a few pointed questions, Fielding (world religions, U. of Nebraska) takes the modern route, examining religious traditions through feature films. Focusing on Eas
Chryssides (religious studies, U. of Wolverhampton, England) provides a reference to the Christian denomination that he says has generated more controversy and created more enemies than any other. Bec
The Historical Dictionary of Existentialism explains the central claims of existentialist philosophy and the contexts in which it developed into one of the most influential intellectual trends of the
Librarianship is a service profession and not a bottom-line oriented business. As such, librarians don't normally assign a high priority to efficiency of operations; however, opportunities to improve
Summer (choral studies, U. of South Florida, Tampa) discusses 15 choral compositions in depth for performers, students, and listeners. Pieces include Bach's Mass in B Minor, Handel's Messiah, Haydn's
Historical Dictionary of United States - Latin American Relations concentrates on the history of diplomatic relations between the United States and the nations of Latin America, from the creation of
Eschewing school leadership that consists of barking out orders and filling out forms, consultant Goens argues that approaches that do not carefully consider relationships are, in essence, doomed. He
The World of Islam in Literature for Youth was developed for librarians, parents, students, teachers, school media specialists, and other readers who are interested in identifying helpful resources on
Here is a companion piece to The Great Technology Adventure: Technology Learning Activities Guide with thorough, fun activities that encourages students to use their imagination and develop their thin
Magaldi (music, Towson State U.) is primarily concerned with how residents in 19th-century Rio de Janeiro received, perceived, selected, used, and imitated different musical styles imported from Europ
Jergen, an associate professor at a university in Wisconsin, tells of his struggles growing up with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and describes how, after years of frustration, reje
An expanded, updated version of 1997's Coming Clean About Organizational Change, this version contains 50 percent new references and 40 percent new content including chapters on organizational culture
This handbook offers an overview of the procedures of superintendent evaluation, outlining a three-tiered model, detailing the steps of the evaluation process, and defining criteria for good policy.
Presents strategies for creating a more personalized environment for high school students. The 18 chapters describe personalized learning plans that tie learning to the talents and aspirations of eac
This accessible resource offers the tools for taking a proactive role in identifying, understanding and overcoming the obstacles facing teens with a wide variety of learning disabilities, including At
Do you want to cultivate independent learners through an integrated curriculum? Schramm uncovers the theories behind the design of an integrated curriculum and provides a practical framework for imple
The perfect primer for anyone interested in becoming a superintendent. Veteran superintendent, William Hayes shares his insight and experience in areas ranging from relationships with the Boards of Ed
Angilette, who has systematically studied the books written by the legendary pianist Glenn Gould, connects his ideas to those of other existing philosophies of music, music education, and sociological
This alphabetically-arranged dictionary provides concise biographies of Russian emigrTs from the former Russian Empire that occurred after the revolutions and Civil War of 1917-21. Presenting a selec
Can teachers, principals, and professors lead their students toward profound learning until they have been there themselves? Peer coaching offers a remarkable vehicle to join with students as learners
This volume examines novels, short stories, and memoirs that portray the various aspects of the immigrant experience. It also explores how such works depict the causes of immigration, the immigrants'
The history of East Timor is related in this book through a chronology, an introductory essay, an expansive bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, event
This volume includes entries on every Jewish member of Congress. Each entry identifies the member's political party and the years of service, provides a biographical sketch, often numbering several pa
The story of the western is told in the Historical Dictionary of Westerns in Literature through a chronology, a bibliography, an introductory essay, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries
The history of Eritrea is told in this reference through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, places, o
This second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Canada greatly expands on the first edition through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary en
