Challenging readers to rethink what they read and why, the author questions the aesthetic assumptions that have led to the devaluing of fan fiction—a genre criticized as tasteless and derivative—and o
This book seeks to explore the potentialities of strengthening a new field of research within migration and diversity studies, that of immigrant incorporation in political parties. The point of depart
Hospitality & Tourism in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Hospitality & Tourism career pathway using informal self-assessm
Human Services in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Human Services career pathway using informal self-assessment elements,
How are militarism and militarisation embodied and why is it important to study these concepts together? This volume highlights a lack of research into people’s emotions, bodies and experiences in glo
At the centre of this book is the exploration of how logic-in-use both leads to a particular understanding of the phenomena of interest (such as opportunities for learning specific processes) and shap
Drawing on more than forty years of experience as a catechist, parish DRE, textbook publisher, and founding director of the Echo Program at the University of Notre Dame, Gerard F. Baumbach explores co
Untapped collects twelve previously unpublished essays that analyze the rise of craft beer from social and cultural perspectives. In the United States, the United Kingdom, and Western Europe there has
Place, Space, and Mediated Communication investigates the human experience in the process of being altered by digitally changing perceptions of spatial relations. Because our belief in a stable realit
Place, Space, and Mediated Communication investigates the human experience in the process of being altered by digitally changing perceptions of spatial relations. Because our belief in a stable realit
The new book series “The Science and Art of Simulation” (SAS) addresses computer simulations as a scientific activity and engineering artistry (in the sense of a techne). The first volume is devoted t
A thorough and absorbing summary of the healing and therapeutic uses of the floatation tank invented by Dr. John C. Lilli, the celebrated neuroscience researcher. This edition includes a new foreword
First-year seminars have been widely hailed as a high-impact educational practice, leading to improved academic performance, increased retention, and achievement of critical 21st Century learning outc
This interactive guide to the use of online corpora will be invaluable for teachers and students of English. It demonstrates how to use online corpora and text analysis software to understand differen
Despite a growing interest in the sociology of the body, there has to date been a lack of scholarly work addressing the embodied aspects which form a central part of our understanding and experience o
This book explores understandings and experiences of "LGBT communities," a phrase often used in media and policy circles, but with little explicit discussion of what the application of
An insider's view of the strange and wonderful world of science fiction, by one of the most respected editors in the field.David G. Hartwell has been editing science fiction and fantasy for over twent
This practical book will help you to explain key mathematical concepts to your students. Written as a series of example lessons, it focuses on teaching for mathematical understanding and helping stude
What does immersive theatre ‘do’? By contrasting two specific performances on the same theme - one an 'immersive' experience and the other a more conventional theatrical production - Nandita Dinesh ex
9th-century Byzantium has always been viewed as a mid-point between Iconoclasm and the so-called Macedonian revival; in scholarly terms it is often treated as a ’dead’ century. The object of these pap
An idyllic Naga village surrounded by misty hills, Hoyat is located in the No Man's Land between India and Burma. When Atanu reaches here to begin a new life, he is stunned to see the entire village b
This book shows how the web-based PhysGL programming environment (http://physgl.org) can be used to teach and learn elementary mechanics (physics) using simple coding exercises. The book's theme is th
Despite sustained debate and progress the evolving thing that is evidence based nursing or practice (EBP) continues to dangle a variety of conceptual and practical loose threads. Moreover, when we thi
A town at the bottom of a reservoir. A covert military installation. A downsized Olestra plant. Sites like these rarely appear on street maps. But they are windows into the American psyche, landmarks
Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) reflects a new direction in understanding the complex interactions among content, pedagogy, learners and technology that can result in successful int
Unlock the secrets to gorgeous, expressive, unforgettable color!Finding color combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. This updated and expand
A tribute to the late great science fiction icon Poul Anderson, and a wonderful collection of stories by some of the genres top writers! Authors include Tad Williams, Terry Brooks, Greg Bear, Raymond
The unofficial but highly detailed exploration of Deception Pass! Having managed Deception Pass State Park for over a dozen years, Jack has come to know the park inside and out. With whimsy and wond
What does it mean to be an African today? Starting from that question the author takes the reader on a fascinating intellectual journey into the realm of Pan-African thought and practice. Moving fro
This new book is a vital resource for any teacher or administrator to help students tackle issues of race, class, gender, religion, and cultural background. Authors Martha Caldwell and Oman Frame, bot
Aimed at absolute beginners, this book will help you to locate and learn the constellations using the brightest stars of Ursa Major and Orion as signposts.More than that, the book also details:*Key as
In this volume, the latest installment in the Historical Series of the Reformed Church in America, authors from around the world present essays in honor of John W. Coakley, L. Russell Feakes Memorial
"In this remarkably accessible, concise, and engaging introduction to moral philosophy, Steven M. Cahn brings together a rich, balanced, and wide-ranging collection of fifty readings on ethical theory
