This wide-ranging collection brings together multiple perspectives on a key period in Irish history, from the Fenian Rising in 1867 to the creation of the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland in 1921
Designed for students who have already developed a basic competence in Russian, this book expands and improves their vocabulary. It is invaluable as a guide to finding the right word for the context
The fantastic Mummy family are back! They’re about to have the biggest mummy party for thousands of years, but party plans keep going wrong! Can Tut and Sis, the Mummy kids, save the day?
Pim is a baby aardvark. But what does that mean? Pim decides to find out. He’s disappointed when he discovers that aardvarks can’t climb trees, but as time goes by, Pim realizes there are some advanta
Based on a true moment in American history, this funny picture book celebrates the ingenuity and community spirit of one small New England town as it attempts to make the country's biggest cheese for
The butts strike back!This thrilling sequel to the bestselling The Day My Butt Went Psycho boldly goes where no butt has gone before. It's a heart-stopping, nostril-burning intergalactic adventure, an
He's no superhero.... He's a supervillain! Skipper Matthews has an awesome comic book collection. His favorite one is called The Masked Mutant. It's about an evil supervillain who's out to rule th
This is a lively and well-written textbook, which will prove a valuable addition to the IR textbook series - mainly because the ideas it covers have changed so fundamentally in the last ten years. Nat
Instant Notes in Cognitive Psychology is a concise summary of the key theoretical and empirical topics in cognitive psychology, providing easy access to the core information in the field. T
Jerry Weissman, world-renowned guru of the corporate presentation and best-selling author, offers everyone, even absolute beginners, the benefit of his experience and expertise in crafting and deliver
Explores human intelligence and the structure and function of the brain, and discusses learning, intelligence testing, genius, multiple intelligence types, ways to cultivate intellectual abilities, and related topics.
We all want our children to be fit and healthy, but the current invasion of fast food, sugary snacks, and oversize portions are creating an epidemic of overweight, inactive, and unhealthy kids. The po
Cofounder and artistic director of the famed Negro Ensemble Company, Douglas Turner Ward is also the country's foremost authority on African Americans in theatre. Playwright and educator Gus Edwards t
A new novel by the acclaimed Hungarian writer explores life of a relationship, lingering in a languid moment between a woman and the man who intends to end their relationship. 15,000 first printing.
In our crowded, noisy world—too many people, too much crime, too many wars, not enough time—it seems almost impossible to locate and preserve the common ground where a civil society might flourish. Wh
Anglican Identities draws together studies and profiles that sympathetically explore approaches to scripture, tradition, and authority that are very different—yet at the same time distinctively Anglic
Ed Ruscha is among the most innovative artists of the last forty years. He is also one of the first Americans to introduce a critique of popular culture and an examination of language into the visual
An investigation of the roots of the alliance between free-market neoliberals and social conservatives.Why was the discourse of family values so pivotal to the conservative and free-market revolution
Building on the success of Six Years of Circle Time the same group of teachers in Cardiff have developed supplementary materials to complement the original publication.For those looking for resources
It’s the best beginner’s book on stonescaping ever—a simple guide to projects novices can handle. There’s guidance on developing a layout, drawing a plan, choosing tools, mixing mortar, jointing, exca
In this exciting tour of the ancient world, Callimachus, Royal Librarian of Alexandria, is researching a new book and decides to take his young apprentice Philip on his Mediterranean journey. As Phili
Jake loves football and fishing, but Adam thinks fishing is cruel. Jake also hasn't been playing very well in their team's matches, but is determined to score a hat-trick against their arch rivals. Th
This reader, a companion to The Open University’s four-volume Art of the Twentieth Century series, offers a variety of writings by art historians and art theorists. The writings were originally publis
Originally published as part of the acclaimed Sheffield Guides series, this helpful study-guide is designed to meet the needs of students and general readers in a concise, accessible and affordable fo
This is a major, groundbreaking study by a leading scholar of continental witchcraft studies, now made available to an English-speaking audience for the first time. The author has compiled a thorough
This companion to Public Law and Public Administration provides information and commentary on the cases shaping core areas of administrative law, public personnel, and administrative responsibility.
Once upon a time there was a mothe . . . who loved her daughter so much, she wanted to make her a wonderful surprise. So she mixed up some dough and cut out a beautiful gingerbread rabbit. But she got
A fascinating collection of personal essays by writers who were inspired to sometimes life-altering actions through the written word includes contributions from Jonathan Lethem, Haven Kimmel, Charles
THE FREEHOF INSTITUTE OF PROGRESSIVE HALAKHAH The Freehof Institute of Progressive Halakhah is a creative research center devoted to studying and defining the progressive character of the halakhah in
BrontAR's romantic heroine Lucy Snowe, a penniless governess attempting to begin life anew in France, is an exceptional example of a great writer transforming her life into art.
Around 60,000 years ago, a man—genetically identical to us—lived in Africa. Every person alive today is descended from him. How did this real-life Adam wind up as the father of us all? What happened t
Deregulation continues to be a hot-button issues in the United States. While the national debates rage, however, regulation at the state level still flies below the public's radar screen, although it
This study reviews the literature on the contribution of low inflation to economic growth and the subsequent widespread adoption of inflation targeting as a monetary policy framework. Edwin Truman add
Gene Roberts, legendary reporter and editor, decided to undertake a huge, extended reportorial study of his own industry, what would become the Project on the State of the American Newspaper. Gatherin
How do we describe ourselves?Where have we, do we, will we, live our lives?Why are the differences between people a source of tension? How can social change occur?Social geography can assist in addres
In Dark Tongues, Daniel Heller-Roazen offers a sustainedexploration of a perplexing fact that has never received the attention it deserves. Wherever humanbeings share a language, they also strive to m
This is the second volume in a three-volume exposition of Martin Shubik's vision of"mathematical institutional economics"--a term he coined in 1959 to describe the theoreticalunderpinnings needed for
In this collection literary scholars, theorists and historians deploy new economic techniques to illuminate English Renaissance literature in fresh ways. Contributors variously explore poetry's precar
