This book was first published in 1976 as Intelligence Research Methodology: An Introduction to Techniques and Procedures for Conducting Research in Defense Intelligence. The original 382-page version
Drawing from fieldwork collected on several trips to Cuba, Lapidus (music, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City U. of New York) presents a study of changui, a style of music and dance in Guantan
Schwedt and Delong (Liberty U.) have developed this annotated bibliography of recommended literature for children and young adults to address the need for a reference for such quality fiction. The aut
For teens, Green, an animal lover, author, and illustrator, describes the relationships they have with animals and how they can benefit from them. She discusses bonds between owners and pets, how anim
Edwards collects 12 published and unpublished essays he wrote in the 1980s and 1990s on modern music, postmodern musicology and literary theory, and analyses of Haydn string quartets and Schubert's Fi
Names and Naming in Young Adult Literature shows how authors of young adult literature use the creation of names for people, places, events, inventions, animals, and imaginary concepts as one of thei
Australians have become increasingly visible outside of their native country as speakers and actors in radio and television, Australian media moguls have frequently bought up foreign companies, and p
From his first performance in the late 1940s until his early death in 1982, Marty Robbins established himself as one of the most popular and successful singer/songwriters in the latter half of the 20t
Libraries face challenges due to retiring information professionals and competition from online information services. Drawing on data collected from their 2004-2005 survey and interviews with leaders
Audio and Video Equipment Basics for Libraries presents all of the information that librarians need to make intelligent decisions about providing listening and viewing facilities in libraries. Everyt
Palestini, of St. Joseph's University and an expert on educational administration, describes theories of educational administration and their application, basing his approach on organizational develop
In Elisabeth Welch: Soft Lights and Sweet Music, author Stephen Bourne celebrates the stage, screen, and radio career of this sophisticated African American actress and singer, who always defied categ
Drawing extensively on primary sources, this study in three parts provides a detailed biography, examines the most prominent aspects of Falla's character as they pertained to his relationships with ot
Historical Dictionary of Arms Control and Disarmament provides an overview of key themes and issues in international security and arms control, focusing on traditional and nontraditional efforts in t
Research indicates that collaboration is one of three key priorities school library media specialists should have if they want to make a difference at their schools. By working with the administrators
Eleven contributions describe recent studies evaluating alternative approaches to teacher preparation and certification. These include (for example) a comparison of the performance of career changers
Lipinski (information law and policy, U. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) provides distance educators and administrators with a step-by-step explanation of the Technology Education and Copyright Harmonization
Terrorist attacks happen after years of careful planning; however, these plans always leave a trail of activities_a road map to the terrorists' forthcoming actions. This guide identifies 68 such indic
Written by two ethnomusicologists, this reference presents an extensive bibliography of sources about Armenian music. The volume is divided into four sections, covering folk, classical, sacred, and po
Covering the Paleolithic period to the end of medieval Christianity in what is now Sudan, Lobban (anthropology and African studies, Rhode Island college) offers entries on important places, people, an
The Hungarian composer Bela Bartok (1881-1945) studied the piano with a pupil of Franz Liszt and was himself an outstanding pianist. He composed more than 300 pieces for the piano, many of which belon
Developing standards for each grade level, teaching to those standards, and testing for them each year is exactly the wrong solution to concerns about the quality of education in the US, argue Geoffre
The duduk, a double-reed aerophone instrument made of apricot wood, is used to express "national feeling" in many ways in Armenia, argues Nercessian (music, U. of Cambridge, UK). He explores the hist
The first section contains four essays on themes ranging from the political nature of dancing in South Africa to the origins of English forms of traditional dance. Confusions that exist regarding ide
Varsity Letters is a functional study of modern colleges and universities intended for readers who seek to understand the nature of higher education. Varsity Letters should be used by those individua
Recounts DeFranco's life from his birth in 1923; through his musical training and his time playing clarinet with the likes of Gene Krupa, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Nelson Riddle, and Glenn Miller; to
O'Brien (formerly, theological bibliography and research, United Theological Seminary) compiles and annotates listings of "published works and selected dissertations dealing with the various means and
Applicable for all types of libraries. Needs assessment can be defined as the process of using one or more techniques to collect and analyze data on library users or potential users. The guide include
The Historical Dictionary of Latin American Literature and Theater provides users with an accessible single-volume reference tool covering Portuguese-speaking Brazil and the 16 Spanish-speaking countr
The A to Z of Bosnia and Herzegovina sheds light on the uncertain situation Bosnia and Herzegovina faces, while providing essential background information. This is accomplished through a chronology, a
Historical Dictionary of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation provides a comprehensive account of two chains of events—the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation—that have left
Few philosophers stand out as boldly as Immunuel Kant (1724-1804). His principal works, including Critique of Pure Reason, Critique of Practical Reason, and Critique of Judgement, are known worldwide.
Gay, a freelance writer who has written many books and articles, including titles in the It Happened to Me series, provides a guide for teens to body image. She addresses concerns related to height an
Beginning with the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the combination of the rich storytelling tradition of Japan with the realism and modernism of the West produced some of the greatest literature of the mod
In this study of select autobiographies and memoirs by African American journalists, Hall (communication, Appalachian State U.) explores, from the theoretical perspective of standpoint theory, how wor
Cooper (music, U. of Manchester) gradually became aware that children's compositions had not been given a fair assessment in most music histories. He makes an initial sally in the field, hoping others
In the preceding volume, Old Masters Signatures and Monograms, 1400--Born 1800, art researcher Castagno identified signature and monogram examples of some 1700 artists born prior to 1800 in order to a
Davies and Clow (both Native American studies, U. of Montana) cite and summarize books and articles relating to the complex and shifting relationships between the recognition of tribal sovereignty, In
The Biology of Musical Performance and Performance-Related Injury presents accurate information on the biological principles and physical processes that underlie the craft of musical performance. It e
