On January 30, 1892, the University of Georgia played its first football game, beating Mercer College, 50-0. Since this auspicious beginning, Georgia football has captivated the hearts and minds of fa
Since its inception in 1933, Toho Co., Ltd., Japan's most famous movie production company and distributor, has produced and/or distributed some of the most notable films ever to come out of Asia, incl
Mercier (music, Georgia College and State U.) and Nold, a pianist retired from the Manhattan School of Music, present the vocal repertoire of composer Max Reger (1873-1916). Songs, which are for voice
During his lifetime (1888-1970), Hall Johnson's concert arrangements of spirituals have been performed and recorded by stellar singers, such as Marian Anderson, Leontyne Price, Kathleen Battle, Jessye
Barnett (theater, Coe College) and Skelton (University of Edinburgh) present work exploring the impact of the fall of communism on theater and performance in Russia, the former Czechoslovakia, Poland,
Gilton (library and information studies, U. of Rhode Island) examines the many initiatives taken by people committed to multiculturalism in the field of U.S. children's literature, with an emphasis on
This resource for scholars contains annotated bibliographical references to works by and about contemporary short story writer Alice Munro. Coverage includes all of Munro's fiction from April 1950 thr
This book provides a mechanism for teachers to develop an understanding of multicultural literature and the criteria used to evaluate it. It promotes multicultural education in schools and helps to de
In this manual for singers, Lebon (jazz voice, U. of Miami) discusses ways to perform a variety of genres. She explains microphone styles and their connection to performing blues and jazz, rehearsal t
Hoffmann (library science, Sam Houston State University) and Wood (director of libraries, U. of South Alabama, Mobile) compile a guide for students and librarians on collection practices, incorporatin
Tooms (educational administration, Kent State U.) offers practical advice for those new to school principalship and those who support them. She uses a variety of sports metaphors to provide insight in
The art of expressive harpsichord playing was lost when the instrument was replaced by the piano in the 19th century. Since the harpsichord was revived a century ago, performers, craftsmen, and schola
Noted expert on bullying and English teacher, Bott hand-picked this selection of 40 books to use to successfully address the kinds of bullying behavior that occur at a particular age. Arranged by grad
Streifer (educational leadership, University of Connecticut) provides readers with an understanding of what data-driven decision making can and cannot tell educators about student achievement and addr
This compact review of educational technology shows classroom teachers how to develop technical skills, look for educational resources online, and keep one step ahead of the kids. It contains a glossa
Mencos, a Berkeley-based writer, editor, and lecturer, and offers a bibliography to illustrate in detail the various ways Catalan writer Rodoreda's (1908-83) work has been read in her native language
When Will I Stop Hurting?: Teens, Loss, and Grief is a self-help guide for teenagers who are struggling with bereavement and the emotional difficulties it presents. This book provides an overview of g
Gay is a full-time freelance writer who has authored and coauthored some 100 books and articles on social and environmental issues, culture, history, communication, and sports for a variety of audienc
In this reference for R&B vocal group collectors, disc jockeys, and music enthusiasts, Rosalsky a collector and devotee of R&B music, he has served on the board of directors of the United Grou
These 11 essays trace the development of religions of the heart, especially in the United States. They trace the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of the German Pietists, the African-Americ
This bibliography includes sections on native experiences, origins, theory and legal aspects, Latin America, and the US and Canada. The focus is on the history of the imposition of policies upon Nativ
Butler examines the work of four British authors of children's fantasy fiction who began their careers during the 1960s and 1970s. Particular attention is paid to the role played by British history an
In recent years, interest in International Librarianship has grown rapidly and will continue to grow as globalization influences education and librarianship. In countries around the world, public and
Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble Repertoire supplies conductors, music administrators, and librarians with all the information needed to plan performances of modern chamber music. It provides details on
Clarinetist Kenny Davern ranked among the best jazz musicians for more than fifty years. The unique and instantly recognizable sound of his clarinet, coupled with his wide-ranging intellect and quick
The A to Z 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 an endurin
In Conversations with Joseph Flummerfelt: Thoughts on Conducting, Music, and Musicians, Donald Nally presents a window into the mind and heart of one of America's most celebrated and distinguished cho
Since its founding in 1747, Afghanistan has been besieged by tribal warfare and nearly constant turmoil as the central government has attempted to consolidate control of the country. There have been
The A to Z of Prophets in Islam and Judaism treat each entry as a compilation of relevant data culled from these different traditions in order to take the reader beyond the expected parameters of rese
With the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Japan opened itd doors to the West and underwent remarkable political, social, and cultual cahnges as it sought to become a modern nation. Newspapers, novels, poem
Szabo (Atlanta-Fulton Library System) presents an annotated bibliography of about 2,200 monographs on death and dying. Sources relate to psychological, philosophical, and attitudinal aspects; coping a
In this second volume in a two-volume set (reprint, 2008), Walden, a librarian at Ohio State U., compiles focus group studies and research literature in English from 1998 to 2007 in medical and health
In contrast to England, where services were required to follow the Book of Common Prayer faithfully, the Church of Scotland allowed and encouraged ministers to vary and extemporize within a loose fram
Working from the notion that organized response to inequity and violations of human dignity started in the nineteenth century, the contributors of these several hundred cross-referenced entries explai
Through a chronology, an introductory essay, and about 500 cross-referenced entries, this reference covers the development and deployment of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and efforts to li
The importance of the Civil War and Reconstruction in the history of the United States can not be overstated. There was a very real possibility that the union could have been sundered, resulting in a
Moran (author and educator) and Vieth (educator, film and communication writer) offer what is largely an encyclopedic reference on Australian and New Zealand cinema, from their relatively unimpressive
Editor Meyer (English, DePaul U., Chicago) has collected essays and criticisms of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men over the last 70 years to assist students and scholars in researching this literary w
