Psychologist Melrose draws on her years working in schools to offer her analysis of how various kinds of trauma may be at the root of many behavior problems and barriers to learning. She's not just t
The concern here is not whether citizens, businesses, and government officials should become reliant on Internet access to government, but the obstacles to that goal and how they may be most effective
Gross (information, Florida State University) presents the results of a study examining children's queries in the school library media center. After a review of the literature on children as a user gr
Author David Cooper examines the career of Bernard Herrmann, as well as the specific elements that went into the creation of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir's score. Cooper traces the development of Herrmann'
Grundy Fanelli writes for all levels from beginner to aficionado, expecting no preliminary knowledge about opera. Within a historical framework from precursors to the millennium, she looks at the vari
Schwalbach (education, Mount Mary College) describes a method for teachers to define a problem arising in the classroom, research possible solutions, and document the effectiveness of a solution in pr
In this management advice book, Harvey (University of La Verne) offers a step-by-step strategy for creating organizational change. His 20 steps pass through stages of analysis, planning, implementatio
Written as a companion to the author's Managing Institutional Archives: Foundational Principles and Practices (Greenwood Press, 1992), this 1996 work is here reprinted in a paperbound edition. Cox (
The story of the Ink Spots is a rags-to-riches story beloved in American mythology. Goldberg gets behind the glitter of the Ink Spots and the publicity machines of record labels, and provides the stor
Volume II of a dictionary that presents the history of the United Kingdom. It directs attention towards Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, focusing on the specifics of each region, their economy,
Tells the story of Effa Manley, a hard-headed business woman who owned the Newark Eagles baseball team and turned them into the pride of the local community
What is a rubric? How can I implement them as evaluation tools? How can I make better use of my existing rubrics? This bestseller answers these questions, providing all the necessary information to ap
Contains concise dictionary entries on the prominent personalities, events, and institutions that shaped British history as well as entries that detail noteworthy places and aspects of the country's e
These highly praised day-by-day calendars of plays produced at the major London theatres cover all the big productions and names, revivals of the classics, and opera and ballet productions. J. P. Wear
In this sequel to surveys of 19th century women scientists from the US and Britain (1998) and western Europe (2004), a retired research chemist examines the science-related contributions of 26 women i
As stage and screen artists explore new means to enhance their craft, a new wave of interest in expressive movement and physical improvisation has developed. In Bringing the Body to the Stage and Scre
As stage and screen artists explore new means to enhance their craft, a new wave of interest in expressive movement and physical improvisation has developed. In Bringing the Body to the Stage and Scre
In this collection of provocative essays, leading thinkers, preachers, and scholars from around the country challenge both the Black church and the hip-hop generation to realize their shared responsib
This volume addresses the difficulties scholars encounter when conducting research on film and television music, providing a detailed taxonomy of film music primary sources and explaining how to find
Just what the Non-Aligned Movement and Third World sought_and at times achieved_is set forth in this unique reference work, with its over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons,
In these tough economic times, funding opportunities have decreased, while competition for money has increased. Thus, this how-to guide is a must for anyone interested in writing, procuring, and impl
Edited by Fritts (director, library services, Benedictine U.), this volume covers common academic library management issues and offers suggestions on how to best handle or avoid them. There is varianc
Grossman, an expert in technology law and a regular columnist for the Miami Herald, supplies an accessible and sometimes humorous overview of technology law for business people, law students, and lawy
Stirling is a historian with experience in both the private and government sectors, and he has assembled this bibliographic guide for the current literature for health and safety issues, pollution pre
In this book, Marc Anthony Viola assists government and military professionals transitioning into the civilian world, using techniques from the U.S. intelligence community. While Viola includes advice
In Ebony Jr! The Rise, Fall, and Return of a Black Children's Magazine, Laretta Henderson charts this unique publication's genesis, history, and impact. She analyzes the structure and literary context
Hawkins examines African American culture through the metaphors of jazz, blues, and spirituals used in literary works and how these tropes helped African Americans advance toward educational, social,
It's no surprise that Friends pioneered on race and gender issues, it is less well known that most trustees at early Johns Hopkins were Friends or more women ministers came from a Quaker school at the
The amount of published literature can be overwhelming for scientists and researchers moving from a broad disciplinary research area to a more specialized one, particularly in fields that use informat
Many of Stanley Kubrick's films are often interpreted as cold and ambiguous. Whether viewing Barry Lyndon, 2001, The Shining, or Eyes Wide Shut, there is a sense in which these films resist their own
The Third Edition is an ideal reference volume for libraries, agencies, and offices that serve those who need ready access to criminal justice information. Like any good dictionary, this resource wil
Once upon a time there was a cartoon about King Arthur: the plot concerned modern-day football players who were magically transported back in time by Merlin to replace the mysteriously absent Knights
Meeting Procedures will prove to be a valuable resource for many nonprofit organizations and professional associations. Using a jargon-free presentation, Lochrie emphasizes the basic principles of me
In addition to the eight, three-to-four-hour interviews with Dreyer (1889-1968), interviews with those who worked with him, and the viewing of all Dreyer's films (hard to see outside Denmark), the aut
Gems (health and physical education, North Central College, Illinois) traces how the assimilation process of various ethnic groups in Chicago was facilitated by participation in sports from 1830 to 19
Through a concise historical chronology and comprehensive overview, users of The A to Z of the British and Irish Civil Wars 1637-1660 will find an insightful explanation of the people, places, and eve
The A to Z of the Hong Kong SAR and the Macao SAR includes maps, photographs, a list of acronyms, a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entri
Charles Wesley (1707-88) was the brother of John, the founder of Methodism, and writer of thousands of Methodist hymns. Looking at those hymns as a distinct corpus of early Methodist literature, Cruic
Wilkin, a library services consultant, professional storyteller, and former librarian specializing in children's materials, provides an analysis of depictions of African Americans in books that won th
