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Discography of Historical Records on Cylinders and 78s. - Hardcover

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by Brian A. L. Rust (Author), Unknown (Author)Author Biographyst /f Brian /i A.L. /r comp. Number of Pages: 327 Dimensions: 0.81 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: February 28, 1979

The Sinking of the Laconia and the U-Boat War: Disaster in the Mid-Atlantic - Hardcover

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by James Duffy (Author)Packed with rich detail and analysis, this exciting tale of war at sea relates the dramatic and moving true story of the sinking of the British liner Laconia and its consequences for the conduct of marine warfare. Duffy discusses in rich detail the dire and dramatic true story of the sinking of the British Liner Laconia by the dreaded U-Boat 156, a vessel crowded with 1800 Italian POWs, 103 Polish soldiers, and 463 officers and crew. As Laconia went down, U-156 surfaced...

The National Guard and Reserve: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

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by Michael Doubler (Author)Citizen-soldiers have played one of the most important roles in providing an integral part to the United States national defense system. From the earliest founding of the American militia in 1636, to the participation of National Guard and Reserve forces in today's war on terror, citizen-soldiers have come forward during national emergencies to provide necessary defense. The defense system of America has always had a need for citizen roles in the military, which hav...

Victorian Technology: Invention, Innovation, and the Rise of the Machine - Hardcover

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by Herbert Sussman (Author)An enlightening history of 19th-century technology, focusing on the connections between invention and cultural values. Victorian Technology: Invention, Innovation, and the Rise of the Machine captures the extraordinary surge of energy and invention that catapulted 19th-century England into the position of the world's first industrialized nation. It was an astonishing transformation, one that shaped--and was shaped by--the values of the Victorian era, and that laid t...

Media Ethics: A Philosophical Approach - Paperback

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by Matthew Kieran (Author)From attempting to inform us about current events to entertaining us with imagined worlds, the media has a primary influence upon how we conceive the world, ourselves, and others. Consequently, the moral complexities, dilemmas, and duties that arise in relation to journalism and the media are difficult to negotiate. Critically developing a philosophical approach to conceptualizing the aim of journalism; the nature of good, impartial reporting; and moral restrictions ...

The Power of Religious Publics: Staking Claims in American Society - Hardcover

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by William Swatos (Author), James Wellman (Author)Currently, public religion is in a time of flux and the notion of the common good--once associated with the Protestant voice in America--is openly contested by new religious coalitions seeking to communicate their version of the truth and plant their stake in the public domain. This edited volume reflects on the changing tone and form of the public voice of religion, on its function in American society, and on its relationship to the private w...

Anthropology of Religion: A Handbook - Paperback

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by Stephen Glazier (Author)The anthropological study of religion is at a crossroads. While fewer textbooks on the anthropology of religion are published each year and much of what is available is decades old, religion is playing an increasingly prominent role in society. Scholars from many fields are reading anthropological works on religion with great interest, and such works are cited frequently in books and articles in a range of disciplines. Religion has been found in all societies studie...

Blacks and Jews on the Couch: Psychoanalytic Reflections on Black-Jewish Conflict - Hardcover

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by Alan Helmreich (Editor), Paul Marcus (Editor)Black-Jewish relations--at the symbolic level--are in shambles, writes Cornel West. One has only to recall the 1991 Crown Heights tragedy and its aftermath to recognize to what extent Black-Jewish relations have deteriorated. The emergence of frequently anti-Semitic black demagogues like Louis Farrakhan and Leonard Jeffries and the Jewish community's turn to neo-conservatism have only made matters worse. Mistrust, ambivalence, and other negative...

Latin American States and Political Refugees - Hardcover

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by Keith W. Yundt (Author)The Nicaraguan revolution of 1978 and the subsequent violence engulfing the Central American states, causes mass migration of Latin American persons seeking territorial asylum. Latin American States and Political Refugees focuses on the questions surrounding this new problem of refugees. Yundt uses regime analysis, a method whereby principles, norms, and social institutions are studied to identify the general obligations due refugees. The central concern of this stud...

Knowledge of Language: Its Nature, Origins, and Use - Paperback

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by Noam Chomsky (Author)Why do we know so much more than we have evidence for in certain areas, and so much less in others? In tackling these questions--Plato's and Orwell's problem--Chomsky again demonstrates his unequalled capacity to integrate vast amounts of material. . . . A clear introduction to current thinking on grammatical theory. David W. Lightfoot, University of Maryland I feel that it is his most persuasive defense of the idea that the study of linguistic structure provides insig...

Structuring Your Research Thesis - Paperback

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by Susan Carter (Author), Frances Kelly (Author), Ian Brailsford (Author)Written in a lively and engaging style, this concise text helps students of all disciplines to structure their thesis in a clear, coherent and persuasive manner. It focuses on three core aspects of thesis structure and gives readers helpful guidance on ordering their ideas, making effective use of emphasis and achieving coherence in their writing. Enriched with insights from students and examiners, it shows students how ...

Age and Dancing: Older People and Community Dance Practice - Paperback

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by Diane Amans (Author)This highly readable introduction to dance with older people combines key debates and issues in the field with practical guidance, as well as a resources section including numerous 'toolkit materials'. Diane Amans, leading practitioner in Community Dance, provides the ideal beginners' guide for students, practitioners and dance artists alike.Author BiographyDIANE AMANS is the founder of Freedom in Dance, and a leading practitioner and training consultant. She writes reg...

The Postgraduate Research Handbook: Succeed with your MA, MPhil, EdD and PhD - Paperback

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by Gina Wisker (Author)The second edition of this best-selling book will be as lively and accessible as the first edition. As a book, it helps to keep students' momentum going, helps them enjoy the process of research and ultimately ensures they can produce a high quality dissertation or thesis. Advice, support and both active and reflective tasks take the students through the stages of research as well as encouraging them to consider social and cultural issues, such as working with their sup...

Experimetrics: Econometrics for Experimental Economics - Paperback

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by Peter Moffatt (Author)This advanced textbook is an essential guide to discovering new and more illuminating ways to analyse the econometric modelling of experimental data. Peter Moffatt, one of the world's experts in the field, covers a range of techniques: from the familiar, such as treatment testing, to lesser known ones such as finite mixture models and the method of maximum simulated likelihood. The book takes a hands-on approach by explaining STATA commands in detail. In addition, dif...

Medieval Weapons: An Illustrated History of Their Impact - Hardcover

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by Robert D. Smith (Author), Kelly DeVries (Author)This fascinating reference covers the weapons and armor used by warriors from the 4th to the 15th century and discusses how and why they changed over time. In the Middle Ages, the lack of standardized weapons meant that one warrior's arms were often quite different from another's, even when they were fighting on the same side. And with few major technological advances in that period, the evolution of those weapons over the centuries was incre...

Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine: Old World and New World Traditions - Hardcover

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by Gabrielle Hatfield (Author)A wide-ranging compilation on the materia medica of the ordinary people of Britain and North America, comparing practices in both places. Informative and engaging, yet authoritative and well researched, Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine reveals previously unexamined connections between folk medicine practices on either side of the Atlantic, as well as within different cultures (Celtic, Native American, etc.) in the United Kingdom and America. For students, school and...

Classical Studies: A Guide to the Reference Literature - Paperback

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by Fred Jenkins (Author)Jenkins offers a newly revised and expanded annotated bibliography of book-length reference works, covering the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman civilizations from the Bronze Age through the 6th century AD. While preference has been given to English-language works, many important titles in French, German, Italian, and Spanish have also been included. There is also increased coverage of ancient philosophy, religion (including early Christianity), and art and archaeo...

Folktales from Northern India - Hardcover

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by William Crooke (Editor), Pandit Ram Gharib Chaube (Joint Author), Sadhana Naithani (Editor)The first single volume collection of classic Hindi folktales by translators William Crooke and Pandit Ram Gharib Chaube. In 1891, at a time when the study of India was primarily based on ancient texts, coins, and material remains, William Crooke dared to focus on living India--its everyday culture, age-old customs, and fictional narratives. With Pandit Ram Gharib Chaube, he recorded and published, o...

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by Laura Beres (Author)This book provides a guide to narrative theory and practice; a form of therapy which views people as the experts on their own lives. Rooted in the ideas of Michael White and David Epston from the famous Dulwich Centre, it offers a rich source of thinking and techniques for counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers and others working in the people professions. Based on the author's teaching, practice and research experience, this book provides a bridge between theory...

Sentencing: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

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by Dean John Champion (Author)Sentencing: A Reference Handbook offers a complete overview of the complex sentencing procedures devised by the federal government and each of the 50 states. From the Code of Hammurabi (1800 BC) to the present, Sentencing: A Reference Handbook follows the historical evolution of the process of criminal punishment, then focuses on the U.S. judicial system to show how American sentencing laws have changed in response to surges of different types of crime, or to oth...

Bulls, Bears, Boom, and Bust: A Historical Encyclopedia of American Business Concepts - Hardcover

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by John Dobson (Author)An intriguing collection of insider information on little known aspects of commonly used business techniques, instruments, policies, and personalities that influenced the rise of the world's most successful business system. Bulls, Bears, Boom, and Bust: A Historical Encyclopedia of American Business Concepts translates the language of business in an engaging, compelling way. From mercantilism to microchips, indentured servants to venture capitalists, William Penn to Bil...

Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries and Media Centers: 2012 Edition, Volume 32 - Hardcover

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by Shannon Hysell (Editor)Designed to deliver high quality, critical reviews of the latest reference materials for libraries on limited budgets, this invaluable book will help collection development librarians in smaller libraries identify the most highly recommended resources from 2011-2012. An indispensable tool for libraries constrained by limited budgets, Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers: 2012 Edition, Volume 32 will continue, as previous ...

America in the Cold War: A Reference Guide - Hardcover

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by William Walker (Author)Including extensive, balanced information, keen insights, and helpful research tools, this book provides a valuable resource for students or general readers interested in American policy, diplomacy, and conduct during the Cold War. The Cold War not only comprised the dominant theme in American foreign policy during the second half of the 20th century; its influence was also imbedded into American culture. The half-century duration of the Cold War was an extended lear...

Student Guide to Research in the Digital Age: How to Locate and Evaluate Information Sources - Paperback

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by Leslie F. Stebbins (Author)One of the most perplexing aspects of research today is what to do when there's too much information on a topic. What then of the librarian, charged with teaching new generations to appreciate the search for intellectual wheat, especially when the chaff has greater appeal? The key, suggests Leslie Stebbins, is to impress upon students the importance of good filtering instincts and careful management of search results. At the same time, it is equally essential to ...

Philosophy: A Guide to the Reference Literature - Paperback

$126.00

by Hans Bynagle (Author)A newly reorganized, up-to-date overview of key reference works in philosophy, reflects a veritable explosion of reference sources, both print and online, published over the past decade. Nearly 300 of the 700+ entries consist of new material, with an additional 50 entries substantially revised and updated. English-language sources are emphasized, but important non-English works are also well represented. For professional philosophers, philosophy educators, students fro...

Humanities: A Selective Guide to Information Sources Fifth Edition - Paperback

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by Ron Blazek (Author)The number of information sources and the diversification of formats are revolutionizing library and scholarly practice. While accessing information is easier, evaluation of resources has become increasingly more difficult. Covering a broader territory and more sources than previous editions, this book offers an up-to-date, reliable guide to nearly 1,400 of the most important and representative information sources in the immense discipline of humanities studies. Followin...

The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic--82 Herbs and Their Medicinal Uses - Paperback

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by Julie Bruton-Seal (Author), Matthew Seal (Author)Here Julie Bruton-Seal and Matthew Seal have beautifully combined selections from John Parkinson classic book from 1640 with their own modern commentary on how each plant is used today to create a truly one-of-a-kind, comprehensive collection of herbal information old and new. Herbalist to King Charles I, John Parkinson (1567-1650) was a master apothecary, herbalist, and gardener. Famous in his own lifetime for his influential books, his mag...

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by Malcolm McDonald (Author), Ailsa Kolsaker (Author)This book covers all of the core topics in marketing and is written and designed specifically for the needs of MBA students. Assuming no prior knowledge, this text covers the basics before quickly moving on to explore more advanced issues and concepts. It is strongly grounded in theory and linked to best practice, and is the ideal MBA course text.Author BiographyMalcolm McDonald is Emeritus Professor at Cranfield and a Visiting Professor at...

Women of Classical Mythology: A Biographical Dictionary - Hardcover

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by Robert E. Bell (Author)The first and only comprehensive biographical dictionary devoted to mythological women. Divinities, humans, female monsters and animals, hermaphrodites, and transsexuals are all here. Women of Classical Mythology offers unprecedented access to information on women largely neglected in reference works on Greek and Roman myth and gives a fresh look at the better-known figures. Each of the 2,600 entries places its subject both in the overall context of classical myth, a...

Reproductive Justice: A Global Concern - Hardcover

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by Joy K. Rice (Foreword by), Joan C. Chrisler (Editor)Every woman in the world has the right to control her own body, plan her family, receive good quality medical care, and give birth to a healthy baby. This book takes a comprehensive look at the status of women's reproductive rights from a transnational, human-rights perspective. "Reproductive justice" is a relatively new term that underscores the fact that the existence of reproductive rights does not mean that women are able to exercise ...

Encyclopedia of the Vampire: The Living Dead in Myth, Legend, and Popular Culture - Hardcover

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by S. Joshi (Editor)An exhaustive work covering the full range of topics relating to vampires, including literature, film and television, and folklore. Encyclopedia of the Vampire: The Living Dead in Myth, Legend, and Popular Culture is a comprehensive encyclopedia relating to all phases of vampirism--in literature, film, and television; in folklore; and in world culture. Although previous encyclopedias have attempted to chart this terrain, no prior work contains the depth of information, the...

The History of the Czech Republic and Slovakia - Hardcover

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by William M. Mahoney (Author)This survey of Czech and Slovak history traces the development of two neighboring peoples through the creation of a common Czechoslovakian state in 1918 to the founding of the independent Czech and Slovak Republics in 1993 and beyond. The History of the Czech Republic and Slovakia charts historical developments in the two nations to the opening decade of the 21st century. The book begins with an overview of the geography, climate, people, economy, and government ...