In this work for undergraduates in education studies, Bates (education studies, Manchester Metropolitan U., UK) explores the impact of policy on UK schools and teachers, tracking a cycle perpetuated b
The concept of "innovation systems" has gained considerable attention from scholars and politicians alike. The concept promises not only to serve as a tool to explain sustained economic development, b
Baxter (law and philosophy, Boston U.) conducts a critical analysis of the theory of law and democracy developed by German philosopher and sociologist Jurgen Habermas (b. 1929). Following an introduct
Presenting a thoughtful and thorough analysis, and heavily illustrated with superb drawings, plans, and b&w plates of the sculpture, this volume describes the meaning and possible ceremonial uses
An engaging and stylish collection of brain-teasing puzzles and quizzesfor Bard lovers. Do you know which university William Shakespeare attended?A: Oxford, B: Cambridge, C: Glasgow, D: None. (None.
Kampen (biblical interpretation, Methodist Theological School, Ohio) summarizes a good deal of the major research on individual texts and their contributions to the changing picture of the lives and b
Between 1965, when President Lyndon B. Johnson defined affirmative action as a legitimate federal goal, and 1972, when President Richard M. Nixon named one of affirmative action's chief antagonists th
This author-written guide provides students Quiz and Test Hints, Matching questions, Fill-in-the-Blank questions (Parts A & B), Multiple-Choice questions, True/False questions, Exercises, and Prob
Once overwhelmingly irresistible to women, Soren Fitzrobert's life was changed forever by a brutal wound. Now Soren has come to wreak revenge by claiming his enemy's daughter.Left temporarily blind b
The colorful presence of butterflies adds charm to every garden. This beautifully illustrated volume, focused on temperate climes around the world, provides all the information necessary to create a b
Reviews of the previous editions:‘John Oakland is the doyen of civilization studies.’British Studies Now‘This is a first rate, lucidly written text.’G.E.C. Paton, Aston University‘Suitable above all b
This author-written guide provides students Quiz and Test Hints, Matching questions, Fill-in-the-Blank questions (Parts A & B), Multiple-Choice questions, True/False questions, Exercises, and Prob
The practical approaches of this book, a companion to Kendig's Community Character, are intended to facilitate design of communities with the character that citizens actually want. In addition, this b
"A handsome young New York professor visiting Phoenix to research his new book is brutally murdered. Historian-turned-sheriff's deputy David Mapstone should not be investigating Jax Delgado's death. B
A broad monograph devoted to one of the preeminent names in contemporary Japanese photography. Moriyama's photography is provocative, both for the form it takes (Moriyama's photographs may be dirty, b
Seeing is believing...The Smash Hit SuperFreakonomics is now Bigger and Better SuperFreakonomics was an instant New York Times bestseller that caused a media uproar, continuing the amazing success b
Judge Your Practices Against This Benchmark ManualCOST Action B-24 established four working groups to research and discuss issues relevant to laboratory animal science. These included the housing of a
Christian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas Nelson Publishers, highlights important lives from all ages and areas of the Church. Some are familiar faces. Others are unexpected guests. B
2010 marks a turning point for international politics. The impact of the global crisis is reflected in the readiness of both national governments and international organisations to rebuild relations b
One of Canada's premier cinematic exports, Guy Maddin (b. 1956) is an award-winning filmmaker with a rising reputation. Known for his autobiographical tales---hidden deeply within comical, absurd, and
One of Canada's premier cinematic exports, Guy Maddin (b. 1956) is an award-winning filmmaker with a rising reputation. Known for his autobiographical tales---hidden deeply within comical, absurd, and
An increased risk for various cancers is a characteristic of people living with HIV infection. Although only three cancers - Kaposi's sarcoma, high-grade B-cell lymphomas, and invasive cervical cance
Mother Land is an autobiographical novel, a minutely remembered description of childhood on an Aegean island, marked by the furious opposition of hostile yet neighbouring cultures. Dmetri Kakmi was b
There is an increasing awareness in linguistics that linguistic patterns can be explained with recourse to general cognitive processes. The contributions collected in this volume pursue such a usage-b
Contributors from the US and Canada begin a process of integrating processes between individuals into theories of and treatments for the anxiety disorders, which since Freud's time have consistently b
Christian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas Nelson Publishers, highlights important lives from all ages and areas of the Church. Some are familiar faces. Others are unexpected guests. B
Christian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas Nelson Publishers, highlights important lives from all ages and areas of the Church. Some are familiar faces. Others are unexpected guests. B
Red, White & Black is a provocative critique of socially engaged films and related critical discourse. Offering an unflinching account of race and representation, Frank B. Wilderson III asks wheth
Red, White & Black is a provocative critique of socially engaged films and related critical discourse. Offering an unflinching account of race and representation, Frank B. Wilderson III asks wheth
The Syntax of Ellipsis investigates a number of elliptical constructions found in Dutch dialects within the framework of the Minimalist Program. Using two case studies, Van Craenenbroeck argues that b
The Syntax of Ellipsis investigates a number of elliptical constructions found in Dutch dialects within the framework of the Minimalist Program. Using two case studies, Van Craenenbroeck argues that b
In this classic guide to lovemaking, Dr. Andrew Stanway shows couples how the simple pleasures of courtship and romance, flirtation and seduction, can greatly enhance a loving, sexual relationship. B
This book provides a comprehensive and contemporary discussion about the three key areas of acute care surgery; trauma, surgical critical care, and surgical emergencies. The 65 chapters are arranged b
"Wikiworld" explores a revolution in the world of education. The way we learn is changing: institutionalised learning is transforming into new forms of critical learning and open collaboration. This b
This introduction to Epicureanism offers students and general readers a clear exposition of the central tenets of Epicurean philosophy, one of the dominant schools of the Hellenistic period. Founded b
A selection of short pieces, poems, and excerpts exemplify the philosophy of venerable American Jesuit peace and justice activist Berrigan (b. 1921). John Dear provides an introduction on Berrigan's l
In recent decades agricultural commodity surpluses in the developed world have contributed to a mantra of 'land surplus' in which set-aside, extensification, alternative land uses and 'wilding' have b
An ideal resource for students and professionals, this comprehensive reader offers a diverse collection of the foremost writings on leadership and management in the public and nonprofit sectors. The b
Until 2008 the Jaharis Lectionary was a hidden treasure: an illuminated Byzantine manuscript that was almost entirely unknown, even to scholars. Superbly preserved, it is arguably the most important B
Working in the tradition of trompe l'oeil, Steve Wolfe (b. 1955) creates careful replicas of classic books, worn album covers, and vinyl records, crafted from modeling paste, screenprints, drawings, a
