How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian is a compilation of chapters by librarians offering advice to colleagues who must work alone or with very limited help. The contributors come from schools and college
Christian communities in the state Andhra Pradesh of south India and the Telugu Christians in diaspora have passed their stories from one generation to the next by oral traditions as well as in scatte
Mexico's struggle-and eventual success-through the subsequent years to become an independent country is chronicled in The A to Z of Mexico. It covers the history of Mexico from its great Indian civili
The A to Z of Latvia details the changes the country has undergone since the liberation of the country from the U.S.S.R. and tells the turbulent history of Latvia through a chronology, an introductory
The A to Z of Slovakia offers an up to date series of cross-referenced dictionary entries on Slovak political, social, and economic development since the creation of the second Slovak Republic in 1993
A professor of linguistics, acclaimed young adult author Donna Jo Napoli is especially known for her retellings of myths and fairy tales, as well as her historical novels. In this full-length study fe
On a July afternoon in 1999, the United States's proudest moment in soccer occurred in Pasadena, California. In the presence of more than 90,000 fans and viewed by another 40 million on television, th
The A to Z of Modern Italy is an attempt to introduce the key personalities, events, social developments, and cultural achievements of Italy since the beginning of the 19th century, when Italy first b
The A to Z of the Gypsies (Romanies) seeks to end such prejudice by clarifying the facts about this nomadic people. Through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-r
The A to Z of Nietzscheanism helps bring the many ideas and concepts developed by the 19th Century philosopher together in one single volume reference. This is accomplished through the use of a chrono
The A to Z of United States-Latin American Relations concentrates on the history of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and the nations of Latin America from the creation of the independent United S
PBS documentary producer Close uses a dual approach to tell the story of Tokyo Rose, the almost mythical figure of World War II, and Iva Toguri, an unfortunate Japanese-American trapped in Tokyo durin
Whether or not Bush continues to be considered the worst US president of the age, says Conley (political science, U. of Florida), scholars, journalists, and others will want to study it. Among the top
The A to Z of the "Dirty Wars" covers the most recent period of military dictatorship in Argentina (1976-1983), Chile (1973-1990), and Uruguay (1973-1985), when national-security regimes waged war ag
The Alexander Technique is a hands-on educational method that helps individuals learn how to eliminate tension in the body caused by habitual limitations in the way they move and think. This book prov
Recent American Art Song: A Guide is devoted to songs with English texts by American composers written for solo voice and piano. The book focuses exclusively on art song since 1980, a substantial per
Members of the Church of England until the mid-16th century, the Puritans thought the Church had become too political and needed to be "purified." While many Puritans believed the Church was capable o
The Olympic Games bring together thousands of athletes, competing in over 40 sports, and representing over 200 nations. But that is just the surface, for none of this would be possible without the con
This book sheds light on various concerns of the church from its earliest manifestation in the 16th century (and before) to recent decisions on the eve of the 21st century. This is accomplished throu
Veteran teacher Julie Landsman leads the reader through a day of teaching and reflection about her work with high school students who are from a variety of cultures. She speaks honestly about issues o
The 1984 edition of academic essays sought to establish the genre as a legitimate subject of study. The second edition takes that achievement as given, and also accounts for films produced over the pa
This is a new edition of a two-volume set in which Berger (Institute of Jazz Studies) documents the career of jazz artist Benny Carter, exploring both his musical and cultural significance. New materi
This is a reprint of the third in a six-volume anthology of science fiction originally published in 1979 by New American Library and White Wolf Publishing. The anthology includes 36 selections from th
Revised edition of a volume originally published in 1991. Rattray (violin maker and associate at the Royal Academy of Music) presents a unique view of the work of the great Italian violin makers from
About 10 years before his death in 1253, the Arabic judge and scholar Ahmad al Tifaschi wrote a work on precious stones that seems surprisingly advanced even to today's gemologists. It covers 25 stone
Containing material on all of the films Coppola has played a role in, the entries in this encyclopedia focus on all aspects of Coppola's work and each entry is followed by a bibliography of published
China today remains a divided country, as a result of the Civil War between the Chinese Nationalists and Communists. The Chinese Civil War, has been regarded by many as an important subject in the stu
One of the smallest countries in Europe, Norway has created a position for itself in the world community that is completely out of proportion to its size. Originally the home of sub-Arctic hunters and
As the series editor states, it would take an encyclopedia to do justice to the 17th century philosopher who was considered to be a walking encyclopedia on physics, math, and other subjects as well. I
The A to Z of Vietnam focuses on the recent changes and leadership of Vietnam while giving due attention to the earlier kingdoms, the period of French Indochina, the wars for liberation, the Vietnam W
The A to Z of Lesbian Literature serves two primary functions: to provide further information to those who are already familiar with the field and to explain it to those who are just getting acquainte
The A to Z of Wittgenstein's Philosophy is intended for anyone who wants to know more about the philosophy and the life of this enigmatic thinker. The book contains an introductory overview of his lif
In a surprising number of espionage cases sex has played a significant role - often only in the background - possibly as a reason why a particular individual has lived beyond his means and is in despe
The A to Z of Homosexuality provides a comprehensive survey of same-sex relations from ancient China and Greece to the modern world. It covers the gay rights movement from its origins in 19th-century
Adamson (business, South U., Georgia; Brewton Parker College, Georgia) served as the secretary general of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i in the UK for 11 years and is a Baha'i of 35 yea
The image of Africa among Americans at the beginning of the 21st century is tragic; America's image among Africans is of a place that is splendid but arrogant and unfeeling. Both have large elements o
Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy since the Cold War is a concise overview of the main figures, conflicts, events, and policies of the United States in the post-Cold War era. It explores the ma
Winner of the Academy Award for best dramatic score in 1938, the score for The Adventures of Robin Hood is seen by many as the archetypal accompaniment to a Warner Brothers swashbuckler, and it establ
Angela Johnson is a three-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Author award, the Prinz prize, a MacArthur Foundation genius award, and numerous other book awards. She is the author of 40 books includ
The Inside Story of the Teacher Revolution in America addresses the compelling story of the teacher revolution that took place in America in the 1960s and 1970s. It gives an insider's view of what hap
