Bringing together historians and political scientists, this unique collaboration compares nineteenth-century civil societies that failed to develop lasting democracies with civil societies that succee
Explores four periods of bureaucracy reform in the United States and examines why they manifested themselves as legislative reforms or administrative responses. The four reforms the post-Civil War Pen
A young boy doesn't come with instructions. He just comes with boundless energy, spirit, and love, all waiting to be shaped. And one of the powerful forces in the shaping is the wish to grow up to be
A sound approach to learning the piano, with emphasis on reading music through interval and note recognition, clapping, singing and counting aloud for proper rhythmical performance, and on sight read
This is a collection of papers from a 1997 conference that attempted to assess the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's efforts to modernize Eastern European libraries after the fall of communism. Looking pr
Developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are increasingly influenced by human-induced environmental changes. It is crucial that sustainable development be based on insights into these
In Simple Gifts, June Sprigg tells the story of one of America's last Shaker communities--Canterbury Shaker Village, in Canterbury, New Hampshire--during its twilight years, and of its seven remarkabl
Texas, for years, was a one-party state controlled by white democrats. In 1962, a young eighteen-year-old heard the first rumblings of Chicano community organization in the ba
The Pleiadians are back from the future to give us a broader perspective on "the absurd times" we live in. The crucial test for us will be to shift from linear thinking to a multidimensional perspect
In this first English translation of a classic text by one of the foremost commentators on Lacan's work, Nasio eloquently demonstrates the clinical and practical import of Lacan's theory, even in its
"Totally ignorant of what the Chiricahuas had endured and survived, in my one-room classroom at Whitetail I taught Geronimo's kids American history, including the 'fact' that the Indians of t
Nobel laureate Solow shows how Kenneth J. Arrow's classic paper "The Economic Implications of Learning by Doing" fits into the modern theory of economic growth, and uses it as a springboard for a crit
Nobel laureate Solow shows how Kenneth J. Arrow's classic paper "The Economic Implications of Learning by Doing" fits into the modern theory of economic growth, and uses it as a springboard for a crit
The U.S.-led intervention in Somalia that began in December 1992 is the most significant instance to date of ?peacemaking” by the international community. The heady promise of Operation Restore Hope a
His gentle demeanor and timeless wisdom made Harvey Penick America's best-loved teacher of the game of golf. From his lesson tee at the Austin Country Club, he taught several generations of champions
As the federal government has cut back its support for domestic services, state governments increasingly have been forced to assume a leadership position. In this book, prominent experts describe and
Mary Twelveponies applies her lifetime of experience with horses to giving the colt a good start in its first two years. She addresses such basic issues as equipping the colt, gaining his trust, train
Millions of readers worldwide have treasured the visionary brilliance of Carlos Castaneda, who first explore the world of the Yaqui Indian sorcerer in The Teachings of don Juan. Now, at last, don Jua
A compilation of anoted short readings which includes authentic excerpts from works by 20th-century Japanese masters Mishima, Akutagawa, Kawabata, and others.
A Black history textbook that goes beyond "Negro" to African history, this book shows the strengths, weaknesses, victories, and mistakes of African Americans. Beautifully illustrated, it inc
This no-frills, no-drills method will have you playing simple tunes within 30 minutes - even if you don't know one note from another. The secret? Learning the basic chords and how to adapt them. With
One of the greatest of contemporary composers has here set down in delightfully personal fashion his general ideas about music and some accounts of his own experience as a composer. Every concert-goe
Falk and Dierking are the founders and directors of the Institute for Learning Innovation in Annapolis, Maryland. They challenge readers to redefine traditional notions of education, envisioning for
Discover new pathways to finding more love, more joy, and more acceptance with your partner, spouse, soul mate, or lover. Whether you are passionately in love looking for that new adventure or struggl
Discover new pathways to finding more love, more joy, and more acceptance with your partner, spouse, soul mate, or lover. Whether you are passionately in love looking for that new adventure or struggl
This book has come through a great deal of pain and suffering. I had previously moved my membership from another congregation years earlier, and I became angry with the Lord. For one year, I did not a
This book has come through a great deal of pain and suffering. I had previously moved my membership from another congregation years earlier, and I became angry with the Lord. For one year, I did not a
Traces the life of the former child television star best known for her role as Erin Walton on "The Waltons," and reveals intimate details about her life after the program's run, including her depressi
This book explores ways in which educational leaders can apply the wisdom of the Tao in their day-to-day work in schools. It offers an alternative to the standard ways of western thinking to give the
Richards (childhood education and literacy studies, U. of South Florida) and Lassonde (elementary education and reading, State U. of New York College at Oneonta) collect 22 mini-lessons from teachers,
Like the U.S. Air Force, many U.S. allies work with partner countries on security matters, sometimes even with the same partners, but on a smaller scale. But how, where, and why do these allies engage
A practical and inspirational guide to overcoming barriers of class and race Again and again social change movements--on matter s from the environment to women's rights--have been run by middle-class
