This groundbreaking collection combines ethnographic and historic strategies to reveal how dance plays crucial cultural roles in various regions of the world, including Tonga, Java, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Tim's family is the most boring family in the world and he's fed up. He wants fun! Thrills! Adventure! And school's just as boring too. But one day a phantom message about Tim appears and everything c
In Ishmael, Daniel Quinn offered new ways of seeing and understanding human history, and our future. His message has been transformative for millions of people, and Ishmael continues to attract tens
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An accessible history of Christianity places a central focus on its message of salvation by grace, profiling key figures and tracing how Christianity evolved from the life of Jesus to the present whil
The true measure of the successful practice of public service is its ability to remain faithful to the tenets of democratic society. This introductory text links the practice of public administration
Backpacking, or Tarmila’ut, has been a time-honored rite of passage for young Israelis for decades. Shortly after completing their mandatory military service, young people set off on extensive backpac
Based on analyses of state practice, treaties, court decisions and scholarly writing, this study addresses the modern day phenomenon of multiple nationality. Boll (foreign service officer, US Departme
Over the past century, America's Eagle Scouts have earned a reputation for service, virtue, and leadership that is recognized throughout the world. But few people realize the full extent to which Eag
This book explores the management of change to improve public service effectiveness. It breaks new ground in addressing why public service change is becoming increasingly complex to manage, how people
The true measure of the successful practice of public service is its ability to remain faithful to the tenets of democratic society. This introductory text links the practice of public administration
One of medieval mysticism's most original works, this book was written by a 14th-century anchoress whose fervent prayers triggered intense visions. Her message of God's love ? written in immediate, co
Privatization in Costa Rica offers an assessment of the last twenty-five years of privatization efforts in Costa Rica, and argues that one-dimensional thinking about the privatization of state service
In a marketplace increasingly defined by customer categories with high expectations for service, quality, and responsiveness, companies are discovering that traditional mass marketing approaches are
Notable teen experts and stellar practitioners from across the country explain why library service to adolescents in this age range is so important, and how you can enhance your collection and servic
Community groups and human service organizations are under a tremendous amount of pressure to strengthen their programs and measure the effectiveness of their work. These challenges have prompted many
From headlines to street corners, the message resounds: Black men are in crisis. Politicians, preachers, and pundits routinely cast blame on those already ostracized within African American communitie
A field-tested and research-based approach to mathematics instruction for students with learning problems designed to build the confidence and competence of pre-service and in-service teachers (Pre-K-
This resource for pre-service and in-service teachers presents practical strategies for teaching literacy in the fifth grade classroom. McMahon (curriculum and instruction, National-Louis U.) and Well
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Program Evaluation, Third Edition, provides a conceptual and practical overview of the evaluation process in real-world educational, organizational, and social service settings. Using an issues-driven
Fermenting Revolution delivers an empowering message about how individuals can change the world through the simple act of having a beer. Chris O’Brien presents the case for beer as both the cause of a
Written by a lawyer who is also an experienced firefighter, this book examines the most challenging legal issues confronting firefighters and emergency service personnel today. Readers will explore
Overthrowing the conventional image of Stalin as an uneducated political administrator inexplicably transformed into a pathological killer, Robert Service reveals a more complex and fascinating story
A Jesuit priest and economist, Byron (business and management, Loyola College, Maryland) has authored a number of books and writes a syndicated column for Catholic News Service. In this text, he outli
Begun in 1997 as economic crises and changes in global business affected more people of the study area of Java, the research program which inspired these eight papers address the increasing breakdown
Florida East Coast Railway has been the speedway to America's playground for more than 110 years. FEC offered some of America's finest rail passenger service until 1968 and remains the freight lifelin
The Book of Revelation is God's message to all who are concerned about the future. And no guide makes Revelation more understandable than this one. You'll grasp the meaning of each verse, you'll unde
Walk in the abundant and divine health today... and forever!When your body, mind and spirit function in concert,you are healthy! That's the unique message in Janet Maccaro's newest book in which she s
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The Southern poet's memoirs recreate his childhood years on the Mississippi Delta, his service in Belgium with Hoover, and his conflict with the Ku Klux Klan in Greenville
Aimed at pre-service and in-service teachers, this text offers the most current theories and methods for teaching reading to elementary school students. It includes examples, hands-on activities, less
This books highlights the special friendship between PEEF and the boy and has a beautiful message of sharing and love when the brother gives his baby sister his beloved PEEF when nothing else will com
Get the latest research on new ways to measure innovation in the tourism value chainUntil now, most available research on innovation in tourism product service and development has focused on concepts,
It's Not an All Night Fair tells the deeply affecting story of a son returning home to central Java to confront the dying and eventual death of his father. Struggling to understand his reticent father
Written for use in pre-service and in-service curriculum courses, this text provides a balanced and engaging overview of how curriculum and developmental theories help inform the practical needs of th
