This book, at the crossroads of creativity, design and interdisciplinary studies, offers an overview of these major trends in scientific research, society, culture and economics. It brings together di
This charmingly illustrated book introduces children to birds, wild animals, plants and other fascinating things in nature. Children will love spotting familiar pictures and learning new words.
Cities are always changing: streets, infrastructure, public spaces, and buildings are constantly being built, improved, demolished, and replaced. But even when a new project is designed to improve a c
Pentecostal serpent handlers, also known as Signs Followers, hold a literal interpretation of a verse in the New Testament’s Gospel of Mark, which states that, among other abilities, true believers sh
In Mayor: The Best Job in America, former Philadelphia mayor Michael A. Nutter outlines the important work that mayors do in the United States. He notes that cities, more often than not, are governed
In this accessible, engaging, and up-to-date course book, Susan L. Brown employs ethnographic vignettes and demographic data to introduce students to twenty-first century perspectives o
In this accessible, engaging, and up-to-date course book, Susan L. Brown employs ethnographic vignettes and demographic data to introduce students to twenty-first century perspectives o
Education in America provides an essential, comprehensive introduction to education in the U.S., from its origins to its contemporary manifestations. Focusing on social inequality, Kimberly A. Goyette
Education in America provides an essential, comprehensive introduction to education in the U.S., from its origins to its contemporary manifestations. Focusing on social inequality, Kimberly A. Goyette
In less than a generation, the dominant image of American cities has transformed from urban crisis to revitalization. Poverty, violence, and distressed schools still make headlines, but central cities
?[An] irresistible bilingual picture book for those still learning their numbers?It’s darling.” ? San Antonio Express-News?[T]his peek into Mexico’s art and traditions is certainly one of the most joy
Biscuit and his buddy Puddles are excited to fly kites in the park! They have their kites and lots of string. Now all they need is some wind. At first there is too little, and then there is too much!
Race and Ethnicity in America succinctly examines patterns and trends in inequality over the past 60 years for different racial groups, focusing on education, income, poverty, wealth, residential atta
Race and Ethnicity in America succinctly examines patterns and trends in inequality over the past 60 years for different racial groups, focusing on education, income, poverty, wealth, residential atta
In the fall of 2008, the world watched in horror as the U.S. housing finance system shattered, triggering a global financial panic and ultimately the Great Recession. Now, nearly a decade later, the l
Introduces the Neolithic Revolution, describing how it was brought about by the introduction of agriculture in different regions of the world and the influence it had on the subsequent development of
Describes the variety of fossil hominid remains which have been discovered in the Rift Valley, discussing how the discoveries demonstrate the origin of human beings and their continuous evolution over
Looks at the earliest civilizations that developed around rivers for the fresh water supply and the fertile land, covering Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Nile River, Indus and Ganges Rivers, and Yellow
They were the healers, teachers, and writers, the “wise ones” of Nahuatl-speaking cultures in Mexico, remembered in painted codices and early colonial manuscripts of Mesoamerica as the guardians of kn
Oxford Reading Tree: Biff, Chip & Kipper Stories: First Sentences : Level 2 (Age 4½ - 5)The Level 2 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide
