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A Time Between Ashes & Roses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adonis / Toorawa, Shawkat M. / Rabbat, Nasser, PUBLISHER: Syracuse University Press, In this noted anthology, the poet Adonis evokes the wisdom of Whitman's Leaves of Grass (which he liberally excerpts and remolds), the modernism of William Carlos Williams, and the haunting urban imagery of Baudelaire, Cavafy, and Lorca. Three long poems allow him to explore profoundly the human condition, by examining language and love, race and favor, faith and dogma, war and ruin. In the lyrical "This Is My Name" and "Introduction to the History of the Petty Kings," Adonis ponders Arab defeat and defeatism. In "A Grave for New York," he focuses on Vietnam-era America. Originally published in to widespread acclaim, the collection has been reprinted often but has never before appeared in English. Enhanced by Shawkat M. Toorawa's bilingual edition of the Arabic and English on facing pages, an afterword, and assisted by a critical bibliography of Adonis's works, this book is a crucial reference for all students and scholars of modern and Middle Eastern poetry and culture. Noted Syrian intellectual Nasser Rabbat offers a compelling foreword.

Bambolina Originale

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The Unified Black Movement in Brazil,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Covin, David, PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, This intensive historical study of Brazil's Movimento Negro Unificado centers on the political effects and ramifications of the group. In order to present a complete picture of the MNU, it looks at the organization within four separate contexts: international, national, historical and human. Through this approach, the MNU is examined in relation to the African Diaspora, the European colonization of the Americas, the Atlantic Slave Trade, and the development of Brazil as an independent state. From a national perspective, the MNU is viewed amid other social organizations and cultural expressions. The result is a detailed study that admits the organization's shortcomings but assesses them contextually, providing a more complete and nuanced understanding of the significance of the MNU's problems and achievements. Appendices offer the MNU Letter of Principles, the Constitution of the MNU, the preamble to the MNU Action Program and the MNU Hymn. A glossary is also included.

The Illustrated Key to the Tarot

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: de Laurence, L. W., PUBLISHER: Standard Publications, Destiny is not some planed and unchangeable road imposed on life. Tarot, as a system of interpretation, can discover many secrets of your destiny by the way of the Major and Minor Arcana. Tarot cards can give you an answer to almost any question and can uncover solutions to the problems before you. They can warn you of dangers or assure you of your decisions. They are your guide on the road of life. Simply present your question and follow the rules of the tarot to find your answer. This book is the traditional guide to reading the tarot. It presents you with the meanings of all of the cards, even their specific tricks and pitfalls. It will also show you exactly how to lay out the cards and the exact methods that are best used when divining from your Tarot deck.

Go Figure!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Farmer, Lesley S. J., PUBLISHER: Teacher Ideas Press(NH), Boost math scores with this unique approach that is guaranteed to get kids out onto the playing field of mathematics. Based on the new NCTM and AASL standards, this book helps students explore math concepts through activities based on sports themes. For each activity there are guidelines for the teachers, warm-up problems, a student plan, extended activities, and fascinating sports facts. Perfect for algebra and trigonometry classes, some of the projects can be used in physics courses. Many can also be adapted to basic middle school classes. There are even activities for Information Literacy and quotes from the new AASL standards. This book helps you use the ever-popular topic of sports to excite reluctant learners about mathematics and make math more relevant to all learners.

Comparative Political Finance in the s

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alexander, Herbert E. / Federman, Joel, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book concerns the financing of politics, political parties, candidates and elections in eleven countries. It contains case studies of individual countries, various country-by-country comparisons, and a conceptual framework enabling the reader to understand the context of financial sources and implications of funding sources. All the chapters demonstrate the problems common to democracies seeking to regulate uses and abuses of money in politics in pluralistic societies in which there are numerous openings for political disbursements; many present themes emphasizing forms of public funding (alternatively called state aid in some countries) in which governments assist parties or candidates to subsist and compete. Professor Alexander has assembled a distinguished international team of contributors to present this first major appraisal of such a vital aspect of democratic practice for nearly twenty years.

Game Theory and National Security

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brams, Steven / Kilgour, D. Marc, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, In this path-breaking theoretical work, political scientist Steven Brams and mathematician Mark Kilgour show how game theory can be applied to the rigorous development and thoughtful analysis of several critical problems that afflict the security of nations, from the deterrence of foes who might launch attacks, to the stabilization of crises that could explode into wars. In addition, they analyze a variety of related questions, including the interlocking preferences that fuel arms races, the strategic impact that Star Wars may have on nuclear deterrence, and optimal strategies for verifying arms control treaties. Of interest to students on international relations and foreign policy as well as those concerned with the formal analysis of conflict, Game Theory and National Security provides new foundations for understanding the rational basis of international conflict.

Three Bites of the Cherry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blair, Emma, PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Book Group, When Georgie Mair's husband John dies, her close-knit family help her through that terrible time. Her parents are her bedrocks and, despite their own problems, her siblings help too: sister Lena, who nurses romantic ambitions; brother Tom, for whom religion proves a barrier to romance in s Glasgow; and devout older sister Mary. Love returns to Georgie's world when Charlie Gunn saves her life. Their relationship blossoms into marriage - but she soon separates from him, shocking the staid community. Then, in the new era of a new Labour government, Georgie meets Bill Bailey, who is everything Charlie was not. But will she find the same bliss she had found with John? Or will this third bite at the cherry be something completely different?

Circuit Analysis: Theory & Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robbins, Judd / Robbins, Allan / Miller, Alan R., PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning, The mathematical foundation and the practical application of circuit theory in this highly readable book will prove invaluable to students enrolled in electronics engineeringtechnology curriculum and professionals alike. This one-of-a-kind text provides comprehensive coverage of circuit analysis topics, including fundamentals of DC and AC circuits, methods of analysis, capacitance, inductance, magnetism, simple transients, and computer methods. Hundreds of step by step examples lead the user through the critical thinking processes required to solve problems. Two popular computer simulation packages, OrCAD PSpice Version 9 and Electronics Workbench are integrated throughout the book to support "what-if" situations. With the Online Companion, users can access a web site that contains RealAudio sound-clips that present more in-depth discussions of the most difficult topics covered in each chapter.

Unemployment in Europe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Symes, Valerie, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Unemployment in Europe" carefully examines why European unemployment is so astoundingly high and examines the policies adopted at local, national and European levels to tackle this growing problem. Unemployment is the most serious economic and social problem in Europe today. Although the extent varies from region to region, for example with relatively low levels in West Germany to high levels in Spain and Greece, it is generally most extreme in the larger cities. The extensive research in this volume lays the foundations for Valerie Symes' excellent analysis. The author scours five detailed case studies to locate the key factors which could be brought together for a Europe-wide solution. "Unemployment in Europe: Problems and Policies" is of immense value to those interested in the prevalent social phenomenon of unemployment. It is also useful for those involved in economics and social policy.

Nber Macroeconomics Annual

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fischer, Stanley / Blanchard, Oliver Jean / Blanchard, Olivier J., PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), This is the eighth in a series of annuals from the National Bureau of Economic Research that are designed to stimulate research on problems in applied economics, to bring frontier theoretical developments to a wider audience, and to accelerate the interaction between analytical and empirical research in macroeconomics. Olivier Blanchard and Stanley Fischer are both Professors of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Contents: U.S. "Commercial Banking. Trends, Cycles, and Policy, "John Boyd and Mark Gertler. "The Effects of Government Purchases: Theory and Evidence, "Anton Braun and Ellen McGrattan. "Macroeconomic Growth with Microeconomic Empirics, "Ricardo Caballero and Adam Jaffe. "The Chinese and East European Routes to Reform, "Alan Gelb, Gary Jefferson, and Inderjit Singh. "Waiting and the Option to Invest. Theory and Evidence, "Robert Pindyck and Andres Solimano. "Unemployment in Europe, "Gilles Saint Paul.

Generosity: An Enhancement

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Powers, Richard, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, A "NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW" NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR The National Book Award-winning author of "The Echo Maker "proves yet again that "no writer of our time dreams on a grander scale or more knowingly captures the zeitgeist." ("The Dallas Morning News"). What will happen to life when science identifies the genetic basis of happiness? Who will own the patent? Do we dare revise our own temperaments? Funny, fast, and magical, Generosity celebrates both science and the freed imagination. In his most exuberant book yet, Richard Powers asks us to consider the big questions facing humankind as we begin to rewrite our own existence. Richard Powers is the author of ten novels, including "Generosity," "Gain," "The Time of Our Singing," "Galatea 2.2," and "Plowing the Dark." "The Echo Maker "won the National Book Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Powers has received a MacArthur Fellowship and a Lannan Literary Award. He lives in Illinois. Winner of the National Book AwardA "New York Times Book Review "Notable Book of the Year in A "Washington Post "Notable Book of the Year in A Society for Midland Authors Fiction Award Finalist What will happen to life when science identifies the genetic basis of happiness? Who will own the patent? Do we dare revise our own temperaments? Funny, fast, and magical, "Generosity "celebrates both science and the freed imagination. In his most exuberant book yet, Richard Powers asks us to consider the big questions facing humankind as we begin to rewrite our own existence. " Powers'] cerebral new novel offers a chilling examination of the life we're reengineering with our chromosomes and brain chemistry... Powers sticks so closely to the state of current medical science and popular culture that this isn't so much a warning as a diagnosis. And as with any frightening diagnosis, you'll be torn between denial and a desperate urge to talk about it... With "Generosity," Powers has performed a dazzling cross-disciplinary feat, linking the slippery nature of 'creative nonfiction' to the moral conundrums of genetic engineering. Although you might expect a novel so weighted with medical and philosophical arguments to flatten its characters into brittle stereotypes, ultimately that's the most impressive aspect of this meditation on happiness and humanness. As "Generosity" drives toward its surprising conclusion, these characters grow more complex and poignant, increasingly baffled by the challenge and the opportunity of remaking ourselves to our heart's content."--Ron Charles, "The Washington Post Book World" "For the past 20 years or so, Richard Powers seems to have been engaged in a prodigious attempt to redress the imbalance of knowledge that was the subject of C. P. Snow's famous 'Two Cultures' lecture. That, y

Biology: A Laboratory Guide to the Natural World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Richardson, Dennis J. / Richardson, Kristen E., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, As energy crises, environmental mismanagement, and disease outbreaks increase in our world, an understanding of biology is becoming more important than ever. These laboratory exercises give readers a greater understanding of themselves and of current issues in a biological context. Explores the natural world through Web-based exercises and inquiry-based investigation. Focuses on the scientific method and on science as a process. Features end-of-chapter Web exercises. References other human endeavors such as art, literature, and history. Offers a new exercise in human evolution incorporating recent paleontological discoveries. Presents more information on various animal groups. Approximately 10% of problems revised and rewritten for greater clarity and less redundancy. A useful source for science teachers (grades 7-12) and for anyone interested in learning more about biology.

Modern Applied Statistics with S-Plus

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Venables, N. / Venables, William N. / Ripley, Brian D., PUBLISHER: Springer, S-Plus is a powerful environment for statistical and graphical analysis of data. It provides the tools to implement many statistical ideas which have been made possible by the widespread availability of workstations having good graphics and computational capabilities. This book is a guide to using S-Plus to perform statistical analyses and provides both an introduction to the use of S-Plus and a course in modern statistical methods. The aim of the book is to show how to use S-Plus as a powerful and graphical system. Readers are assumed to have a basic grounding in statistics, and so the book is intended for would-be users of S-Plus, and both students and researchers using statistics. Throughout, the emphasis is on presenting practical problems and full analyses of real data sets.

Introduction to Organic and Neurogenic Disorders of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ferrand, Carole T. / Bloom, Ronald L., PUBLISHER: Allyn & Bacon, This book provides a life-span perspective on organic and neurogenic disorders of communication. The book presents current theories in the context of clinical practice and combines a medical approach to communication disorders with emphasis on educational, social and cultural factors. The book includes traditional areas of practice (e.g. aphasia, voice disorders, etc.) as well as new or expanded areas (e.g. dysphagia, psychiatric disorders, dementias). Each chapter is based on current research and theory, which provides a solid and comprehensive framework for understanding these communication problems. In addition, essential information in the areas of instrumentation, analytic techniques, and medio-surgical advances is highlighted. The book provides intelligent and in-depth coverage of medically-related communication disorders and their consequences, without sacrificing readability. For professionals working in the field of speech-language pathology.

Educational Leadership at : Conjectures, Challenges, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: English, Fenwick W. / Papa, Rosemary / Mullen, Carol A., PUBLISHER: R&l Education, This is a practical, bold, no-holds barred look at challenges facing educational leaders and the university programs that prepare them through mid-century. It examines key continuities and discontinuities of current times for school, education, and society. Both practice and preparation occur in contested social space, the implications of which are explored in a post industrial, digital age.The stark warning signs of the conflict roiling educational leadership includes the re-segregation and marketization of the public schools; the demonization of teacher unions; attempts to de-professionalize professional preparation; the continuing achievement gap which ignores larger social inequalities; the debasement of education degrees by online diploma mills; the escalating culture of numbers and cheating scandals; and the erosion of full-time, seasoned faculty providing leadership to university preparation programs. The promise of social justice leadership anchored in a fast-changing demographic portrait of increasing national diversity is encapsulated in the construct of leadership accoutrement's which awakens the art and science of leadership.. Finally, the authors propose the pedagogically centered leadership for creating a functional bridge between leadership and learning in preparation and practice.

Debates on Democratization

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Diamond, Larry / Plattner, Marc F. / Costopoulos, Philip J., PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, For more than twenty years, the Journal of Democracy has been a leading voice in the conversation between scholars and practitioners about government by consent and its place in the contemporary world. If democracy means anything, it means robust debates. Over the years, the pages of the Journal have certainly seen their share of lively and illuminating scholarly disagreements. As a service to students and teachers who wish to deepen their understanding of the questions and controversies that surround contemporary democratization, the Journal has now brought together a series of exchanges on the topic. Debates on Democratization explores the issues of democratic consolidation, the reality of the transition paradigm, the advisability of attempting to "sequence" elections and other liberal-democratic reforms, the nature and prospects of the "color revolutions" in the former Eastern Bloc, and the relative merits of presidentialism and its alternatives from the point of view of democratic governance and stability. The volume is filled with insightful, thought-provoking arguments by leading thinkers in the field. Graduate and undergraduate students alike will find it a useful guide to key issues facing emerging democracies today.

Quantitative PCR Protocols

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kochanowski, Bernd / Reischl, Udo, PUBLISHER: Humana Press, This is a significant collection of established and novel methods for the successful quantitation of nucleic acids. Each method has been refined and tested by its developer and proven to work in such problems as the analysis of eukaryotic gene expression, the quantitation of viral loads in clinical specimens, reporter gene expression, and quantitative oncogene analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on the underlying principles of the design of competitive or noncompetitive standards, as well as on the optimization of the amplification process. In important cases several methods are given for the same problem so that readers may set up test systems tailored to their specific practical needs. With its step-by-step instructions, Quantitative PCR Protocols allows researchers to address biological and diagnostic questions that are difficult or impossible to answer using any other experimental approach.

Pony Problems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keene, Carolyn / Pamintuan, Macky, PUBLISHER: Aladdin Paperbacks, This pony knows quite a few tricks A new petting zoo has opened in River Heights. Nancy, George, and Bess can't wait to check it out -- the zoo has the "cutest" shetland pony named Buttons. And it looks like the Clue Crew won't have to wait very long to get a glimpse of Buttons -- he keeps escaping from his pen and showing up all over town He's getting pretty famous for eating the flowers in everyone's front lawns. As much as Nancy secretly wishes Buttons would turn up on "her" lawn, she knows it's important to make sure he stays put. The only trouble is, no one knows how he's getting out. Sounds like it's time for the Clue Crew to saddle up and settle this pony problem

Markets, Morals and the Law

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Coleman, Jules L., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This collection of essays by one of America's leading legal theorists is unique in its scope: It shows how traditional problems of philosophy can be understood more clearly when considered in terms of law, economics and political science. There are four sections in the book. The first offers a new version of legal positivism and an original theory of legal rights. The second section critically evaluates the economic approach to law, and the third considers the relationship of justice to liability for unintentional harms and to the practice of settling disputes rather than fully litigating them. Finally, Coleman explores formal social choice in democratic theory, the relationship between market behaviour and voting, and the view that morality itself, like law, is a solution of the problem of market failure. This book will be of cardinal importance to philosophers of law, legal theorists, political scientists and economists.

Growing Up a Friend of Jesus: A Guide to Discipleship for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Darcy-Berube, Francoise / Berube, John-Paul, PUBLISHER: Samuel French, Growing Up a Friend of Jesus addresses the concerns of many parents, catechists, and pastors who are asking, "What can we do to help our children continue to grow in faith after the "intensive care" of sacramental preparation?" Using a dynamic blend of stories and activities, this fully illustrated book provides children 8 to 11 years old with a practical guide for their daily apprenticeship of the Christian way of life. This book offers children an ongoing initiation to a personal life of prayer in a variety of ways suited to their stage of development, it gives parents a practical tool to initiate intimate conversations with their children about their faith, their problems, their values and concerns. It offers families a wealth of ideas for simple but meaningful and enjoyable family activities.

Motivational Leadership in Early Childhood Education [With

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marotz, Lynn / Lawson, Amy, PUBLISHER: Delmar Thomson Learning, This unique resource addresses one of the most challenging workplace issues facing employers today- the ability to encourage employeesa creativity, productivity, and long-term commitment to an organization. Written specifically for the early childhood field, this text respects and acknowledges the unique challenges faced in early education settings. It is written in a reader-friendly style and offers a wealth of everyday strategies and innovative ideas for motivating employee performance. The basic principles of motivational theory are explained in an easy-to-understand manner and practical ideas for increasing staff morale, encouraging quality performance and retaining employees are discussed. Each chapter of the text includes connecting points, case studies, and application activities to illustrate and reinforce the content. Quotes by notable individuals add to reader interest and emphasize the critical importance of motivational leadership skills. Several chapters are devoted to how-to strategies (monetary and non-monetary) and simple, practical ideas for motivating employees. Additional references (books, articles, and web resources) are also provided, making this text a must-have resource for anyone in a supervisory role.

Jmp in Version 4.0

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Inc SAS Institute, PUBLISHER: Duxbury Resource Center, JMP IN is the student version of JMP, developed by SAS Institute expressly for student use at an attractive price. This versatile and powerful statistical software allows users to perform real statistical research. JMP IN's easy-to-use, menu-driven interface and point-and-click technology offers users interactive linkage of graphs, data tables, and analysis platforms. The program can also handle unlimited data sets. With JMP IN, there is no limit on the size of problems you can solve. Version 4.0 combines classical statistics with state-of-the-art interactive graphics that cover many functions simultaneously -- including spinning plots, bi-plots, and scatter plot matrices, making it easier for users to identify structure and spot outliers. Now includes cross-platform CD-ROM. Easier to paste work into Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Freezer Burn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lansdale, Joe R., PUBLISHER: Mysterious Press, Bill's got his problems. He's not overly bright, has no visible means of support, and lives with his dead mom whose social security checks might stop coming if anyone else finds out. What's a good son to do in a situation like this? Stick up the firecracker stand across the street with two buddies, naturally. But only Bill makes it out of the bungled holdup alive, beaten down by exhaustion, exposure, and thousands of mosquito bites from the neck up. Rescued from certain doom by a cut-rate traveling freak show, Bill exploits his hideous new looks to evade police and blend in with his new comrades. And he probably won't stand out too much among the dogmen, bearded women, hermaphrodites, and the mysterious frozen man whose mute, sinister aura seems to tie them all together.

A Message to the Overcomer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dozier, Rosita, PUBLISHER: Xulon Press, A Message to the Overcomer is a collection of messages originally written for a weekly e-mail ministry. The intent of each message is to encourage Christians to experience a deeper life in Christ. Each message offers a practical approach to overcoming lifes issues. The book has six categories and they include principles to live by, Christian living, old and new, salvation and exhortation. The first category is the introduction and it gives the reader a scriptural reference for the overcoming message. The purpose of the book is to share with the body of Christ the practical application of Gods word. As they apply the word in their lives they will begin experiencing the overcoming life. My desire is to see Gods people grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray God will open up the eyes of your understanding as you enter into the world of the overcomer. Rosita Doziers life changed August when she gave her life to Christ. That event set her life on a path of studying and learning all that she could about God and his son the Lord Jesus Christ. The first six years were set aside for intensive spiritual training, which included learning how to pray, how to study the scripture, outreach, teaching and full time ministry. The overall focus of the training was to overcome the world, the flesh and the devil. Thus living the overcoming life is more than a concept to Rosita, it is a way of life. Teaching women is her top priority, and she has conducted bible studies for over twenty years. Shes written articles for church newsletters, helped pastors put oral messages into print and edited several books. She writes often and looks forward to writing many more books tothe glory of God.

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