Addressing many of the primary conceptual frameworks and theories in nursing, Foundations of Nursing Theory offers concise, informative descriptions of nursing's philosophical origins. The bo
Originally published in 1993. The revised edition contains a new foreword and minor corrections. An account of how Truman and his top advisers systematically deceived Congress, the American public, an
A social-psychological model of organizational appraisal processes which emphasizes the goals pursued by raters, ratees and other users of performance appraisal is described in this book. The authors
A collection of essays on modern art by John Golding. It assembles many of his most important essays: some long out of print, others first published in journals inaccessible to the average reader, whi
Caught up in a battle between the U.S. Army and a Comanche raiding party, mustang herder Linus Hudson and his two Cheyenne friends become part of a dangerous plan to rescue three captured soldiers
Central to this book is the idea that the United States is in the midst of a health care crisis, one that will be exacerbated as the population continues to age. Longino and Murphy trace the philosoph
Despairing of her shallow London suitors, Anne Weston travels to New Orleans in search of a self-made man and meets Lucien Delacroix, the ne'er-do-well son of a plantation owner who seems ideal until
This exciting piece in one movement for two pianos showcases the interesting rhythms and tonalities for which Dennis Alexander is so well known. A General MIDI disk, available separately, includes a f
While many historians have dealt with the Emancipation Proclamation as a phase or an aspect of the Civil War, few have given more than scant attention to the evolution of the document in the mind of L
Definition is an important scientific and philosophical method. In all kinds of scientific and philosophical inquiries definition is provided to make clear the characteristics of the things under inve
This collection of essays is a compilation of the thought and work of W. Norris Clarke, S.J., a philosopher inspired by the Thomistic tradition, who in 45 years of teaching and writing has delved into
Driven from a values base, Interdependence: The Route to Community is a service system framework that interprets a new approach for the ways in which people relate and the ways our society addresses s
The abandoned cabin seemed like a good place to settle down . . . except for the dead man in the front yard. But Doby Kernohan and his father had traveled a long way seeking a new start, and they were
In 1908, the ruler of the Balinese realm of Klungkung and more than 100 members of his family and court were massacred when they marched deliberately into the fire of the Dutch colonial army. The ques
The main focus of this book is Jewish life under the Soviet regime. The themes of the book include: the attitude of the government to Jews, the fate of the Jewish religion and life in Post-World War I
Poetry. Things happen fast and abundantly as perceived in the present tense. Not that the present isn't "selected" as much as the past is, but being less a function of memory and more of attention to
This text is designed to prepare the jurist for the task of the mujtahid, who derives the law and lays down precedents to be followed by the judge in the administration of justice.
From the Mendelssohn archive in Berlin come these sixteen never-before-published Romantic lieder by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel. These inspired compositions have the balanced legato of the classical comp
Most models of political decision-making maintain that individual preferences remain relatively constant. Why, then, are there often abrupt changes in public opinion on political issues? Or total reve
Never Without a Song focuses on the centrality of folksong in the life of Jennie Devlin, a woman who worked for fourteen years as a "bound-out girl" along the New York-Pennsylvania border and later li
"Reprint of 1972 classic on US intervention in the Dominican Republic (1965). Excellent analysis of apparent non-rational bases of US actions contains a wealth of information"--Handbook of Latin Amer
On May 25, 1945, while American and Japanese forces on Okinawa were locked in bitter struggle, the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff sent out plans for an amphibious invasion which would subjugate Japan. Ope
Through diversity, America has grown strong as a nation. Although all segments of the population share certain life patterns and basic beliefs, there are many differences in traditional lifestyles and
Contains several suggestions for research and how it can be conducted. This book is useful for people with an interest in the nature and functions of mental imagery.
In his latest and perhaps most adventuresome book, Robert Kastenbaum offers a fresh view of the quest for perpetual youth. The focus is on the "pretty monster" that Oscar Wilde created a century ago i
When one hears the words "archaeology" or "archaeologist," often what comes to mind is an image of a romantic figure: Indiana Jones exploring exotic places in search of treasure and adventure. Indeed,
The 1832 Reform Act was a watershed in the history of modern Britain, profoundly affecting the composition of parliament and the course of all subsequent legislation.This new edition of The Great Refo
In this now classic textbook, Richard Kearney surveys the work of nineteen of this century's most influential European thinkers, and acts as an introduction to three major movements: phenomenology, cr
Although widely regarded in the twentieth century as the great forerunner and prophet of a cerebral and abstract modern art, Paul Cezanne belonged to the generation of the Impressionists, with whom he
Pleasure has not ruled all aspects of Richard Costa's world, but books and their writers have brought innumerable hours of it to his thought-filled years. In this insightful journey through a life suf
Although many commentators have dealt with various aspects of structure in Sophoclean drama, G. M. Kirkwood contends that "Sophocles' mastery of dramatic form is accepted with casual and superficial d
At the accession of Maria Theresa in 1740, the Austro-Hungarian army included 52 infantry regiments, of which three were Hungarian, three Netherlandish and one Italian. The remainder drew their recrui
The Pathways of Song series offers concert songs in easy vocal ranges for the voice student, by composers such as Schubert, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn. The series includes repre
Madness, cruelty, and sexuality permeate the household in which Lilian Una Singer is raised-an upper-crust Victorian world of teacups and servants. But Lilian, shielded by layers of fat, an iron will,
A critical analysis of the nature of the social, political, economic and cultural experiences of the Pacific Island peoples in colonial and contemporary times, divided into three parts: an examination
A historical and critical examination of 13 (of course) of the most offbeat and yet influential terror films produced in Hollywood's golden era of the 1930s and 1940s, beginning with three versions of
With its victory in the Cold War, the United States is now the world's preeminent military and political power. Three years after the end of the Cold War, however, no new grand design has yet jelled,
First published in 1988 by Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd., London. A chronological history presenting material drawn from newspapers, film reviews, speeches, manifestos, Party proclamations, governme
