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Designing an Anthropology Career: Professional Development Exercises - Paperback

$82.62

by Sherylyn H. Briller (Author), Amy Goldmacher (Author)Designing an Anthropology Career: Professional Development Exercises, 2E, provides undergraduate and graduate students with the tools they need to identify their career goals and follow through on them. Throughout the text, the authors take a broad perspective to encourage readers to imagine an evolving anthropology career as a lifetime endeavor.Author BiographySherylyn H. Briller is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology and a Fa...

Designing an Anthropology Career: Professional Development Exercises - Hardcover

$162.00

Museum Finance: Issues, Challenges, and Successes - Hardcover

$137.70

by Brian Alexander (Author)Museum Finance: Issues, Challenges, and Successes looks at why museum finance is inherently challenging and how difficult it is to balance the need to generate adequate funding while providing accessible, meaningful mission-based services. The book's purpose is to help museum leaders at all levels recognize and avoid certain financial minefields and realize that while there are financial hurdles in the museum world, they are solvable. The book is filled with numerou...

The Civic Mission of Museums - Hardcover

$152.28

by Anthony Pennay (Author)The Civic Mission of Museums, explores the way in which museums can leverage their collections and their connections within and beyond their communities to serve democracy as a whole.Author BiographyAnthony Pennay is the Chief Learning Officer for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI), located onsite at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, CA. Pennay has served as the Chair of EdCom for the American Alliance of M...

The Civic Mission of Museums - Paperback

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Museum Mercenary: A Handbook for Independent Museum Professionals - Paperback

$105.30

by Rebecca Migdal (Author)The first of its kind, this practical guide to freelancing in museums and historic sites has the tools and resources to help answer common questions and get readers starting in growing a freelance career. Museum Mercenary focuses on how to pursue contract work with museums, historical societies, and other cultural institutions.Author BiographyRebecca Migdal is an independent museum professional based in Waltham, MA. She offers collections research and interpretive wr...

Museums as Agents of Change: A Guide to Becoming a Changemaker - Hardcover

$142.56

by Mike Murawski (Author)In this book, Michael Murawski explores the work of museums as agents of change through inspiring case studies as well as his own honest, personal experiences as a museum educator, offering effective strategies for museums to enact change in their communities and, most importantly, convert talk into actionAuthor BiographyMike Murawski is an independent consultant, change leader, author, and nature lover living with his family in Portland, Oregon. Since 2011, he has se...

A Companion to Ricoeur's Fallible Man - Paperback

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by Scott Davidson (Editor), Jean-Luc Amalric (Contribution by), Luz Ascárate Ascarate (Contribution by)Combining rigor and originality, Ricoeur's Fallible Man locates the possibility of evil in a self that is fundamentally in conflict with itself. The contributors to this volume shed light on an impressive range of themes from the most accessible of Ricoeur's early writings that resonate with contemporary debates in philosophy and religion.Author BiographyScott Davidson is professor of philos...

The Little Guide to Getting Your Journal Article Published: Simple Steps to Success - Paperback

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by John Bond (Author)Writing and publishing are at the heart of most academic and research pursuits. Many potential authors, however, feel lost in the seemingly Everest climbing-like process. There is little formal education that authors receive during their education. The Little Guide to Getting Your Journal Article Published seeks to pull back the curtain on the process and provide essential information to lead authors to their goals. The Little Guide answers all of a novice author's questi...

The USA and The World 2020-2022 - Paperback

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by David M. Keithly (Author)The World Today Series: USA and The World describes not only what happened, but puts events in the context of the past and criticizes policy actions as appropriate. The result goes deeper than most of what appears in current publications. Updated annually and part of the renowned "World Today Series," USA and the World presents an unusually penetrating look into America and its relationship to the rest of the world. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-dat...

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by William H. Beezley (Author)Latin America 2020-2022 provides students with vital information on Latin America through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends.Author BiographyWilliam H. Beezley received the Ohtli medal from the Mexican government in 2017 in recognition of his contributions to the nation's history and culture. He teaches at the University of Arizona and is the editor-in-chief of The Oxford Research Encyclopedia f...

The Middle East and South Asia 2020-2022 - Paperback

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by Elisabeth Yarbakhsh (Author)The Middle East and South Asia 2020-2022 provides students with vital information on the Middle East and South Asia countries through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends.Author BiographyElisabeth Yarbakhsh is a researcher at the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (the Middle East and Central Asia) at the Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, Australia. She has a Bachelor of Arts (Hono...

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by Wayne C. Thompson (Volume Editor)Western Europe 2020-2022 provides students with vital information on all countries on the African continent through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends.Author BiographyWayne C. Thompson taught political science at the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. He has authored or edited ten books and many articles on European government, history and political theory. Numb...

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by Francis Wiafe-Amoako (Author)Africa 2020-2022 provides students with vital information on all countries on the African continent through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends.Author BiographyFrancis Wiafe-Amoako is an instructor in International relations and security, international development, comparative politics and African politics at the University of Toronto and Ryerson University in Canada. His research focuses on mi...

Russia and Eurasia 2020-2022 - Paperback

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by Brent Hierman (Author)Russia and Eurasia 2020-2022 provides students with vital information on these countries through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends.Author BiographyBrent Hierman is an associate professor in the Department of International Studies and Political Science at Virginia Military Institute. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science with a minor in Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University. Prior to earn...

Design Education: Creating Thinkers to Improve the World - Paperback

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by Robin Vande Zande (Author)Design Education: Creating Thinkers to Improve the World is a curricular resource that offers theoretical concepts and practical advice for teaching lessons in design to PreK-12 grade students. The book is for art educators at the preK-12 level in schools, museums, and enrichment programs, and university professors in teacher preparation programs.Author BiographyRobin Vande Zande is Associate Professor in Art and Design Education at Kent State University and co-fo...

Black History: More than Just a Month - Paperback

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by Mike Henry (Author)Some of the most interesting people and events of the past often get bypassed in a classroom. This includes a large number of African-Americans who helped build this country. Black History: More Than Just A Month pays tribute to these forgotten individuals and their accomplishments.Author BiographyMike Henry has been an educator for over 31 years. He has worked with students from all levels, elementary to college. A portion of the sales will be donated to the United Negr...

Creating Exhibits That Engage: A Manual for Museums and Historical Organizations - Paperback

$82.62

by John Summers (Author)This book is a concise, useful guide to developing effective and memorable museum exhibits for small to medium-sized museums. It covers the complete process of exhibit development, from concept through curation, design, fabrication and installation to evaluation with a focus on proven, practical, and cost-effective techniques and ideas.Author BiographyJohn Summers is manager of Heritage Services and Curator for the Regional Municipality of Halton in Ontario, Canada, wh...

Nonbinary Gender Identities: History, Culture, Resources - Hardcover

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by Charlie McNabb (Author)This timely resource--the first reference text on nonbinary gender identities--offers an accessible entry into researching this topic. Written by a nonbinary scholar and librarian, this text includes historical information, bibliographies and other research materials, and a glossary of the rich vocabulary emerging from nonbinary communities.Author BiographyCharlie McNabb is a folklorist, librarian, and queer activist. They hold a bachelor of arts with a focus in cult...

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by Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko (Revised by), Hugh H. Genoways (Author), Lynne M. Ireland (Author)Wondering what a museum director actually does? About to start your first director's job? Looking for guidance in starting up a museum or working with a museum director? Hugh Genoways, Lynne Ireland, and Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko have taken the mystery out and replaced it with experience, wisdom, and guidance. Learn about everything from budgets and strategic planning to human resources and facilities m...

Presidential Libraries and Museums - Hardcover

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by Christian A. Nappo (Author)This book is a ready-reference source giving readers quick and reliable information about all 26 presidential libraries and museums.Each entry contains: Location information and history Information about the endowments Information about opening hours, the number of visitors, and other facts Details of collections and permanent exhibits Author BiographyChristian A. Nappo teaches for the Lee County, Florida, School District and holds an MA in library and informati...

Historical Dictionary of Baseball - Paperback

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by Lyle Spatz (Author)The Historical Dictionary of Baseball contains a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on the roles of the players on the field--batters, pitchers, fielders--as well as non-playing personnel--general managers, managers, coaches, and umpires. There are also entries for individual teams and leagues, stadiums and ballparks, the role of the draft and reserve clause, and baseb...

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by Joseph T. Shipley (Author) Number of Pages: 430 Dimensions: 0.9 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: January 15, 1945

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by Mark Walhimer (Author)Wish you were able to have one of the world's leading museum consultants spend a couple of days with you, talking you through how to start a museum, how museums work, how to set up an exhibit, and more? If so, Museums 101 is the answer to your wishes.Author BiographyMark Walhimer's company, Museum Planning, LLC, specializes in the planning, design, and management of interactive educational experiences. Walhimer started his firm in 1999 to assist startup and expanding ...

Learning to Lead: A Handbook for Postsecondary Administrators - Paperback

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by James R. Davis (Author)This is a book about leadership for college and university administrators, written by a professor of higher education who has also had a long administrative career.Author BiographyJames R. Davis is dean of University College at the University of Denver, where he was formerly professor of higher education and adult studies. He also has held various administrative posts at the university, including assistant to the provost, director of the School of Education, and asso...

Safety Is a People Business: A Practical Guide to the Human Side of Safety - Paperback

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by Michael V. Manning (Author)Filled with practical insights, solutions, and tools, this book will help even veteran safety professionals better understand behavioral approaches to safety, improve safety performance and employee involvement, and obtain senior management support. Manning's book presents a simplified, non-technical explanation of the human relations and psychology of safety and uses anecdotes and real-life experiences from the author's own professional experiences. Number of Pa...

Ways of Wisdom: Readings on the Good Life - Paperback

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by Steve Smith (Author)Images of living well of happiness, satisfaction, fulfillment, personal well-being) are the heart of this book. Drawn from classical and contemporary authors of both Eastern and Western traditions, they are organized around prominent motifs of the good life: Number of Pages: 312 Dimensions: 0.88 x 9 x 6.42 IN Publication Date: August 15, 1983

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by James Allen Smith (Author)" The historian James Allen Smith traces the evolution of Washington's oldest and prototypical think tank on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary in 1991. Dedicated to bringing expertise to bear on public policy issues, Brookings has been a pioneer in bridging the disparate worlds of social science research and American policymaking. But while its efforts have been made steady, there have been frustrations and controversy over the years. Inspired by the s...

Next Generation Evidence: Strategies for More Equitable Social Impact - Paperback

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by Kelly Fitzsimmons (Editor), Tamar Bauer (Editor)Build Me the Evidence features innovative thinking from leaders across policy, philanthropy, research, and practice on how to build a stronger, more equitable data and evidence ecosystem. Author BiographyKelly Fitzsimmons is a committed social innovator. Before founding Project Evident in 2017, Kelly served as vice president / chief program and strategy officer at the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation (EMCF), where she led policy innovation, ev...

The Little Book of Campaign Etiquette: For Everyone with a Stake in Politicians and Journalists - Paperback

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by Stephen Hess (Author), Judith Martin (Introduction by)"Revised and updated just in time for the 2000 campaign, this shrewd and amusing series of observations provides a political etiquette for campaign behavior on the part of both politicians and journalists. Features illustrations by America's foremost political cartoonists, including Herblock, Paul Conrad, Jeff McNally, Don Wright, Garry Trudeau, Jim Borgman, Mike Peters, Tom Toles, Mike Luckovich, Steve Benson, and Walt Handelsman. ""St...

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by Gwendolyn Leick (Author)The A to Z of Mesopotamia defines concepts, customs, and notions peculiar to the civilization of ancient Mesopotamia, from adult adoption to ziggurats. This is accomplished through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-reference dictionary entries on religion, economy, society, geography, and important kings and rulers.Author BiographyGwendolyn Leick teaches at Chelsea College of Art & Design in London. Number of ...

The New Campaign Finance Sourcebook, 2nd Edition - Paperback

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by Anthony Corrado (Author), Thomas E. Mann (Author), Daniel R. Ortiz (Author)" The New Campaign Finance Sourcebook has been integrated with the award-winning and frequently visited Brookings website to provide a timely, interactive tool for policymakers, journalists, and scholars. Four of the country's leading experts on campaign finance reform have contributed original essays on important facets of finance law and administration. The essays are accompanied by a list of corresponding documen...