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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...

They Ruled the Pool: The 100 Greatest Swimmers in History - Hardcover

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by John Lohn (Author)They Ruled the Pool looks at the careers of the greatest swimmers in history, from Mark Spitz and Tracy Caulkins to Janet Evans and Michael Phelps. Each swimmer is ranked based on achievements such as Olympic medals, world and European championships, world records, and other honors. Thoroughly researched and compiled, each chapter includes biographical information, accomplishments, records, finest performances, and insight into how the swimmer became one of the best in th...

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by Harry J. Gensler (Author)The A to Z of Logic introduces the central concepts of the field in a series of brief, non-technical, cross-referenced dictionary entries. The 352 alphabetically arranged entries give a clear, basic introduction to a very broad range of logical topics. Entries can be found on deductive systems, such as propositional logic, modal logic, deontic logic, temporal logic, set theory, many-valued logic, mereology, and paraconsistent logic. Similarly, there are entries on ...

The Musical Instrument Desk Reference: A Guide to How Band and Orchestral Instruments Work - Hardcover

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by Michael J. Pagliaro (Author)The Musical Instrument Desk Reference provides the one-stop shop for those in need of a quick, visually-rich reference guide to band and orchestral instruments. Descriptions and illustrations of everything from the physics of sound to detailed discussions of each orchestra and band instrument make this work the ideal desktop reference tool for the working musician. Through its Quick Start and In Depth features, readers can quickly decide how deeply they want to ...

The New Broadway Song Companion: An Annotated Guide to Musical Theatre Literature by Voice Type and Song Style - Hardcover

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by David P. Devenney (Author)This volume presents a comprehensive listing of the musical numbers from over 300 Broadway shows. Each song is annotated with the name of the character who sings it, the voice type, the exact vocal range, and a description of the song style. A set of six indexes allows access to this music by voice type (soprano, baritone, etc.), song style (uptempo, ballad, etc.), vocal arrangement (duets, trios, chorus, etc.), and composer and lyricist.Author BiographyDavid P. D...

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by Zenon E. Kohut (Author), Bohdan Y. Nebesio (Author), Myroslav Yurkevich (Author)The A to Z of Ukraine introduces Ukraine to the reader through 700 entries on population, geography, economy, politics, and culture; descriptions of institutions, cultural monuments, political parties, battles and wars; and biographical sketches of key individuals in politics, the arts and sciences, the church, and the military. The work includes nine maps and a comprehensive chronology of Ukrainian history. It...

No Innocent Deposits: Forming Archives by Rethinking Appraisal - Paperback

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by Richard J. Cox (Author)Cox offers archivists rare insight into the fundamentals of appraisal, and historians and other users of archives the opportunity to appreciate the collections they all too often take for granted.Author BiographyRichard J. Cox is a Professor of School of Information Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 0.91 x 8.58 x 5.4 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2004

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by Carol Diethe (Author)The A to Z of Nietzscheanism helps bring the many ideas and concepts developed by the 19th Century philosopher together in one single volume reference. This is accomplished through the use of a chronology, a glossary, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on his major writings, his contemporaries, and his successors.Author BiographyCarol Diethe is former professor at Middlesex University, specializing in History of Nietzsche and European F...

The A to Z of the Russo-Japanese War - Paperback

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by Rotem Kowner (Author)The A to Z of the Russo-Japanese War provides considerable breadth and depth of coverage based on Japanese, Russian, and Western sources. The breadth is accomplished through a wide-ranging introduction, a detailed chronology and an extensive bibliography. The depth comes in the hundreds of entries on military and political leaders, major battles and lesser encounters, tactics and strategy as well as the weaponry and of course the causes and consequences.Author Biograph...

The to Z of Australian Radio and Television - Paperback

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by Albert Moran (Author), Chris Keating (Author)The A to Z of Australian Radio and Television provides essential facts and information concerning the Australian radio and television industry. This is accomplished through the use of a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on directors, producers, writers, actors, television and radio series, and television and radio stations.Author BiographyAlbert Moran is professor in the School...

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by Kristi L. Wiley (Author)The A to Z of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts, and scriptures; eminent mendicant, lay leaders, and scholars; and places, institutions, social, and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendixes, and bibliography. This book provides an excellent...

Songs for Young Singers: An Annotated List for Developing Voices - Hardcover

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by Arden J. Hopkin (Author)Songs for Young Singers, a careful review of more than 2,000 songs printed in over 70 anthologies, has been written to address the needs of choir directors and voice teachers of junior high and high school age students. Section I lists songs by title as well as the anthologies in which they are found. Teachers wishing to explore the works of a particular composer will turn to section II, where songs are listed by composer.Author BiographyJ. Arden Hopkin is Head of V...

Monty Python's Flying Circus: An Utterly Complete, Thoroughly Unillustrated, Absolutely Unauthorized Guide to Possibly All the References - Hardcover

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by Darl Larsen (Author)Known for its outrageous humor, occasionally controversial content, and often silly spirit, Monty Python's Flying Circus poked fun at nearly everything. Indeed, many of the allusions and references in the program were routinely obscure, and therefore, not always understood or even noticed.This exhaustive reference identifies and explains the plethora of cultural, historical, and topical allusions of this landmark series. In this resource, virtually every allusion and re...

A Conductor's Guide to Choral-Orchestral Works, Classical Period: Haydn and Mozart - Hardcover

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by Jonathan D. Green (Author)This text provides conductors with the information necessary to select choral-orchestral works suitable to their needs and the abilities of their ensembles. It also provides them with the history of each piece and a detailed evaluation of performance issues for the choir, orchestra, and soloists.Author BiographyJonathan D. Green is Chair of the Music Department and Director of Ensembles at Sweet Briar College. Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.69 x 8.84 x 6.3 IN ...

The Broadway Song Companion: An Annotated Guide to Musical Theatre Literature by Voice Type and Song Style - Hardcover

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by David P. Devenney (Author)The first complete guide and access point to the vast literature of the Broadway musical for the solo performer. Designed with the working actor in mind, the volume lists every song from over 210 Broadway shows, giving the name of the character(s) who sing(s) the song, its exact vocal range, and categorizing each by song style.Author BiographyDavid P. DeVenney is assistant professor of music at West Chester University. Number of Pages: 228 Dimensions: 0.74 x 8.75 ...

Written for Children: An Outline of English-Language Children's Literature - Hardcover

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by John Rowe Townsend (Author)An authoritative history and analysis of the best British and American children's literature through 1994, with a new 2003 postscript on J.K.Rowling and Philip Pullman.Author BiographyJohn Rowe Townsend has published more than twenty books for children and young people and has lectured extensively on children's literature in the United States, Britain, Australia, and Japan. Number of Pages: 399 Dimensions: 1.4 x 5.7 x 8.6 IN Publication Date: May 01, 1996

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by Martin Heidegger (Author)To find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.23 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 01, 1956

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by G. Ellis Burcaw (Author)Long regarded as one the leading texts in museology, Introduction to Museum Work is now thoroughly revised and updated. While citing recent changes in the museum world, the third edition of Burcaw's classic work retains its useful philosophical orientation and convenient summary format. All the basics of museology are here-the central issues are discussed and definitions are given for all the terms museum workers need to know. Every chapter includes practical exerci...

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by Daniel Putman (Author)While the virtues of physical courage and moral courage have a long history in ethics, the courage to face personal psychological problems has never been fully integrated into the discipline. Psychological Courage explores the ethical dimension and multiple facets of the virtue of "psychological courage," as dubbed by author Daniel Putman. In this book, Putman outlines three forms of courage: physical, moral, and psychological. He defines psychological courage as the ...

Starting Right: A Basic Guide to Museum Planning - Paperback

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by Gerald George (Author), Carol Maryan-George (Author)Are you thinking of starting a museum? Starting Right: A Basic Guide to Museum Planning uses straightforward, non-technical language to share the basics of museum planning in an evening's read. The third edition has been fully revised and updated to address the current issues facing new museums, including the increasing use of digital technologies.Author BiographyGerald George is a professional writer and editor. He served as director of ...

Effective Exhibit Interpretation and Design - Paperback

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by Tessa Bridal (Author)Effective Exhibit Interpretation and Design examines the impact of an integrated approach to exhibit design and development on the effective creation and support of live interpretation of exhibit messages and institutional mission. Bridal argues that the interpreters who bring these exhibitions, an institution's mission, collections, and stories to life, and the forefront of a visitor's attention are just as vital a part of an institution's public face, and that neglec...

In Principle, In Practice: Museums as Learning Institutions - Paperback

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by John H. Falk (Editor), Lynn D. Dierking (Editor), Susan Foutz (Editor)The science museum field has made tremendous advances in understanding museum learning, but little has been done to consolidate and synethesize these findings to encourage widespread improvements in practice. By clearly presenting the most current knowledge of museum learning, In Principle, In Practice aims to promote effective programs and exhibitions, identify promising approaches for future research, and develop strat...

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by Thomas L. Charlton (Editor), Lois E. Myers (Editor), Rebecca Sharpless (Editor)In recent decades, oral history has matured into an established field of critical importance to historians and social scientists alike. Handbook of Oral History captures the current state-of-the-art, identifies major strands of intellectual development, and predicts key directions for future growth in theory, research, and application.Author BiographyThomas L. Charlton is professor of history at Baylor Universit...

Becoming Chinese American: A History of Communities and Institutions - Paperback

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by Him Mark Lai (Author), Madeline Hsu (Foreword by), Him Mar Lai (Chinese Historical Society (Contribution by)Collection of essays by Chinese-American scholar Him Mark Lai; published in association with the Chinese Historical Society of San Francisco.Author BiographyHim Mark Lai has researched Chinese American history, has written key articles and books, and in 1969 co-taught the first college level course in America on Chinese American history. Very active in community cultural activities, ...

Beyond Relativism: Comparability in Cultural Anthropology - Paperback

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by Robert C. Hunt (Author)This important book tackles the problem of comparing phenomena- social roles, forms of activities, institutions- across cultures.Author BiographyRobert C. Hunt is Professor of Anthropology at Brandeis University. Number of Pages: 200 Dimensions: 0.57 x 8.9 x 6.46 IN Publication Date: March 14, 2007

Interpreting Historic House Museums - Paperback

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by Jessica Foy Donnelly (Editor), Bradley C. Brooks (Contribution by), Nancy E. Villa Bryk (Contribution by)Respected museum professionals discuss contemporary issues and successful programs, and offer practical guidelines and information, up-to-date references, and lively illustrations in this wide-ranging volume. Interpreting Historic House Museums captures the big picture and important details. Its scope and accessbility will make it useful and relevant for both students and practicing pro...

Breaking the Tablets: Jewish Theology After the Shoah - Paperback

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by David Weiss Halivni (Author), Peter Ochs (Editor)How is it possible, after the Shoah, to declare one's faith in the God of Israel? Breaking the Tablets is David Weiss Halivni's eloquent and insightful response to this question. Halivni, Auschwitz survivor and one of the greatest Talmudic scholars of the past century, declares that at this time of God's near absence, Jews can still observe the words of the Torah and pray for God to come near again.Author BiographyDavid Weiss Halivni is Prof...

Teaching about Asian Pacific Americans: Effective Activities, Strategies, and Assignments for Classrooms and Communities - Paperback

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by Edith Wen-Chu Chen (Editor), Glenn Omatsu (Editor), Allan Aquino (Contribution by)The number of Asian American students in schools and colleges has soared in the last twenty-five years, and they make up one of the fastest growing segments of the student population. However, classroom material often does not include their version of the American experience. Teaching about Asian Pacific Americans was created to address this void. This resource guide provides interactive activities, assignmen...