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The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greitens, Eric, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), How best to save the world--as saint, soldier, or... both? Like many young idealists, Eric Greitens wanted to make a difference. Throughout college and after, he traveled to the world's trouble spots, working in refugee camps, serving the sick and the poor on four continents, from Gaza to Croatia to Mother Theresa's home in Calcutta, among others. Yet he could not prevent violence or save anyone from becoming a refugee, he could only step in afterward, and try to ease the damage. So he joined the Navy SEALs, and became one of the world's most elite warriors. In a moving and inspiring, and yet also humble memoir, Eric offers something new in the history of military memoirs: a warrior who wanted to be strong to be good, only to discover that he had to be good to be strong. Throughout his SEAL training and deployments in Kenya, Thailand, Afghanistan, and Iraq, the lessons of his humanitarian work bore fruit. The result is a lesson for us all: The heart and fist together are more powerful than either one alone.
Jesus Loves Me Boy
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dandi / Picture Me Books, PUBLISHER: Playhouse Publishing, Picture Me "TM" Cute As Can Bee, Picture Me "TM" Grown-up, Picture Me "TM" with my Grandma, Picture Me "TM" on Santa's Knee. Through these innovative, interactive and entertaining books, children see themselves accomplishing great feats and having magical adventures. Simply insert the child's photo into the book, and the child is in the middle of the action on each page. Through the creative role-play in each Picture Me "TM" Book, children can learn important lessons about life, social interaction and self-esteem -- all contributing factors to a higher IQ. Picture Me "TM" Books have earned their reputation as high-quality educational products that encourage children under the age of seven to learn to read. Our award-winning, patented products inspire the imaginations of young children like no other books can. New titles this year, including Picture Me "TM" as Mom's Little Helper, Picture Me "TM" as Dad's Little Helper and Picture Me "TM" Cuddly as a Bunny provide children with even more imaginative role-play fun. In Jesus Loves Me, children discover that they are loved by Jesus no matter what.
The Way of the Wise: Simple Truths for Living Well
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leman, Kevin, PUBLISHER: Fleming H. Revell Company, Do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you." These and other seemingly simple lessons were hard-won for a hardheaded young man who was more "wise guy" than "wise" early in life. Now, internationally known psychologist and "New York Times" bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman shares the biblical wisdom that has shaped him into the successful, joy-filled person he is today. With his trademark wit and humorous stories from his personal life, Dr. Leman shows readers how to jump-start or revitalize their lives both spiritually and practically with words from one of the wisest men of all time. (Hint: It's not him.) Dr. Leman offers hope, courage, and a fresh perspective on living a great life, all in a compact, readable package. This lively and inspiring book makes the perfect gift for professionals, graduates, and anyone who could benefit from simple truths for living well. Acquista Ora
Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robinet, Harriette Gillem / Nickens, Bess, PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books, Could it be true? Pascal's runaway brother was back saying they were free The slaves had been freed by President Lincoln And besides, Gideon said, they could have forty acres of land and maybe a mule just for the asking. Gideon said land meant freedom. That night Pascal, twelve, and his friend Nelly, eight, ran away with Gideon. They were going to get a farm. They had to hide lest they be taken back into slavery. Also, land didn't seem as easy to find as Gideon had thought. What did it mean if you had to run and hide, if you were crippled and couldn't do what others did? Joined by other former slaves, Pascal, Gideon, and Nelly did find a farm. They even found a school that Pascal and Nelly could attend. They learned about dignity and the Freedmen's Bureau and the Union League and the Republicans. But they also discovered it was not easy for former slaves to stay free and to keep their land. Based on the author's research about events in the South in , this is the story of what might have happened to one small group of African Americans.
Christian Worship: Postcolonial Perspectives
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jagessar, Michael N. / Burns, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Equinox Publishing (Indonesia), Christian Worship: Postcolonial Perspectives critically surveys and scrutinizes the terrain of liturgical theology through postcolonial optics. In doing so, it breaks new ground by bringing together for the first time liturgical studies and postcolonial criticism. This book provides an important enrichment - and long overdue corrective - to literature on the liturgical ordo, which has not yet learned to engage postcolonial perspectives. The volume also offers useful resources to those familiar with the more established field of postcolonial biblical/theological criticism by expanding the burgeoning academic debate about postcolonialism into the environment of worship. It therefore seeks be a resource that will bring postcolonial perspectives to a wider audience - the church, much of which has been bypassed by the academic trajectory postcolonial criticism in theology has so far taken. Because of its inter-disciplinary nature, this book advances significant innovative material. The particular ways that material from each discipline is juxtaposed is itself highly original, and the challenges of appropriating postcolonial theological perspectives in Christian worship and liturgical practice will be met by the provision of strategies and resources to face this task. This important work of theology is, therefore, crafted to praxis in assemblies of the church as well as suitable for study in universities and seminary classrooms. Acquista Ora
Requiem for a German Past: A Boyhood Among the Nazis
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Herbst, Jurgen, PUBLISHER: University of Wisconsin Press, Jurgen Herbst's account of growing up in Nazi Germany from to is a boy's experience of anti-Semitism and militarism from the inside. His father was a loving parent, a scholar, a man of principle -- and a German officer. Herbst was a middle-class boy in a Lutheran family that saw value in Prussian military ideals and a mythic German past. His is a compelling tale of moral awakening. He recalls his confusion as some of his classmates are no longer welcome at his school, and his consternation as he tries co reconcile what he learned from his favorite teachers and what was subsequently taught by their party replacements. His description of walking to school the morning after Kristallnacht is clear and chilling. A Hitler youth in the making, he joined the Jungvolk and slowly became aware of the real nature of the National Socialist regime. The story of that evolution -- a unique, insider's view of the Nazi youth movement -- is inspired by young Jurgen's deep friendships with his fellow students and their dedication to a military code of personal honor and loyalty. His devotion to those young men allowed him to endure scorn and deprivation and to risk personal well-being, even life, in the face of a brutal evil that demanded unquestioning allegiance.
Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walls, Jeannette, PUBLISHER: Scribner Book Company, ""Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did." "So begins the story of Lily Casey Smith, Jeannette Walls's no-nonsense, resourceful, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. By age six, Lily was helping her father break horses. At fifteen, she left home to teach in a frontier town--riding five hundred miles on her pony, alone, to get to her job. She learned to drive a car and fly a plane. And, with her husband, Jim, she ran a vast ranch in Arizona. She raised two children, one of whom is Jeannette's memorable mother, Rosemary Smith Walls, unforgettably portrayed in "The Glass Castle." Lily survived tornadoes, droughts, floods, the Great Depression, and the most heartbreaking personal tragedy. She bristled at prejudice of all kinds--against women, Native Americans, and anyone else who didn't fit the mold. Rosemary Smith Walls always told Jeannette that she was like her grandmother, and in this true-life novel, Jeannette Walls channels that kindred spirit. "Half Broke Horses "is Laura Ingalls Wilder for adults, as riveting and dramatic as Isak Dinesen's "Out of Africa "or Beryl Markham's "West with the Night. "Destined to become a classic, it will transfix readers everywhere.
Twice as Deadly: The Deadlies: Book Two
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, A. C., PUBLISHER: iUniverse.com, An elite team of assassins are back at it again. While on a dangerous quest to identify and execute a band of rogue vampires and their sovereign before they kill more humans, the Enforcers sneak into their informant's apartment in the middle of the night. A corpse with its mouth frozen open in a scream lies on the living room floor in a pool of blood. Their informant, Scummer, is dead, and it is obvious that whatever killed him had no mercy. Bane "Vanity" Hellblazer is a Deadly who has learned to roll with the punches. But when the Graces move into the Deadlies' house to hide from an overzealous celebrity reporter, Bane soon realizes they are all bound to protect humans and supernaturals from danger. As the Deadlies attempt to identify the rogue sovereign vampire and find out who murdered their informant, Bane's twin brother, Demon, makes the Graces an offer they cannot refuse. As soon as the Graces agree to help, the Enforcers embark on a search for two missing gnomes-all while still attempting to fit in the usual executions. In this continuing saga, a struggle for power ensues as Bane discovers there are sometimes drawbacks to being Demon's twin.
Leadership: It's Not That Hard!
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chang, Lucas, PUBLISHER: iUniverse.com, IT'S AN AGE-OLD QUESTION: how do you develop and hone the skills you need to lead a team ? You could enroll in a leadership course or buy technical books. Or, you could learn what you need to know from movies, television and comic books Some of the best case studies and leadership qualities can be found in what we watch and read for fun. Join Lucas Chang, a Director at a large telecommunications company, as he delves into popular culture to uncover common-sense leadership principles. You'll discover how to be a visionary like Optimus Prime, who surrounds himselfwith Autobots who have a variety of skills; how to boost leadership skills by using your imagination like Calvinfrom "Calvin and Hobbes" what you can learn from the professional wrestlers who create publicpersonas that are extensions of their personalities; and many other case studies that teach valuable lessons, such as theIncredible Hulk, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and others. Develop the skills you need to build a team that works for you and have fun in the process with "Leadership: It's Not That Hard "
Ethics in Criminal Justice: A Justice Professional Reader
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schmalleger, Frank M., PUBLISHER: Wyndham Hall Press, "While many people", says Schmalleger, "the public and criminal justice professionals included, believe they lead ethical lives, they may find themselves, when pressed, hard put to define exactly what ethics is. Most definitions equate ethics with morality, and avow that the study of ethics is to be primarily concerned with behavior and the standards of right and wrong which govern behavior. Beyond the definitional level, however, agreement is difficult to achieve. The plurality of norms and values applicable to behavior among diverse social groups in our multi-cultural society complicate any ethical discussion. Attempts at specifying ethical codes or enumerating the values upon which such codes should be based are bound to meet with vigorous debate. This overview of ethical instruction in criminal justice today is intended to offer a description of teaching strategies and curricular goals. Many of the articles in this volume will maintain a theme of how ethics can best be taught to students of criminal justice and how society at large can best learn the same lessons. Other selections herein offer in-depth analysis of particular ethical dilemmas or aspects of professional life.
The Hardest Questions Aren't on the Test: Lessons from an
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nathan, Linda F., PUBLISHER: Beacon Press (MA), The Boston Arts Academy comprises an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student body, yet 94 percent of its graduates are accepted to college. Compare this with the average urban district rate of 50 percent. How do they do it? This remarkable success, writes Principal Linda Nathan, is in large part due to asking the right questions--questions all schools can consider, such as: - How and why does a school develop a shared vision of what it stands for? - What makes a great teacher, and how can a principal help good teachers improve? - Why must schools talk openly about race and achievement, and what happens when they do? With engaging honesty, Nathan gives readers a ring-side seat as faculty, parents, and the students themselves grapple with these questions, attempt to implement solutions, and evaluate the outcomes. Stories that are inspirational as well as heartbreaking reveal the missteps and failures--as well as the successes. Nathan doesn't claim to have all the answers, but seeks to share her insights on schools that matter, teachers who inspire, and students who achieve.
Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul: 101 Stories of Loving,
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canfield, Jack / Hansen, Mark Victor / Kirberger, Kim, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, Certain to appeal to all parents-whether they are expecting or raising their first new addition, in-the-trenches veterans or empty-nesters- this delightful "Chicken Soup" book offers a collection of inspiring and entertaining stories that relate to the triumphs, tribulations, challenges and joys of raising a family. Chapters include: The Joys of Parenting; A Mother's Love; A Father's Love; Special Connections; Special Moments; Insights and Lessons; Overcoming Obstacles; Surviving Loss; Across The Generations; and Letting Go. With contributions from celebrity and "ordinary" parents alike, each story speaks to the range of emotions and experiences of all types of parents-single parents, foster parents, parents of adopted children, or part of a two-parent family with biological children. By sharing the personal experiences of others, this book will offer inspiration and advice to parents going through a difficult time; provide reassurance to those who worry that they're not living up to the Supermom or Superdad ideal; and share a wealth of experiences that show why being a parent is such a worthwhile and rewarding vocation. This book is a must-read for any parent or parent-to-be
A Study in Job: A Ten Verse Study
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ecklund, Marge, PUBLISHER: Agl Publishing, An Invitation to return to God - Job One day after author, Marge Ecklunds daughters were grown, married and with families of their own, her heart was heavy and she was crying and talking to the Lord. It was a perfect place for her that day as she was asking the Lord why it was that she could counsel others, teach Bible studies and even speak to groups of women and yet couldn't communicate with my own daughters. At that moment He taught her one of the most important principles of her life..that of staying on her own path and living her life in the center of Gods path for herself. The Study in Job only covers ten verses in the book of Job, yet it leads people through some of the toughest challenges in life. Bible Study Lessons include: Knowing and Loving Him, Receiving/Establishing, Returning/Restoring, Relinquishing/Releasing, Blessings of Obedience/Intimacy With God, Prayer Communing With God and more. Men and women can find authentic peace through the forgiveness of sin and through total acceptance of the truth revealed by God. Within ten verses, the invitation to return to God can be life changing.
Musicassetta originale del -Whitney Houston-My love is
Musicassetta originale del -Whitney Houston-My love is your love Musicassetta originale stereo dolby stystem, etichetta Artist Records, pubblicazione dell' album (studio) nell' anno . Brani musicali: Lato A: 1. It's Not Right but It's Okay– 4:51 - (LaShawn Daniels, Toni Estes, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, Isaac Phillips) 2. Heartbreak Hotel – 4:41 - K. Karlin, T. Savage, C. Schack) – feat. Faith Evans e Kelly Price 3. My Love Is Your Love – 4:24 - (Jerry Duplessis, Wyclef Jean) 4. When You Believe – 4:28 – (Babyface, Stephen Schwartz) – feat Mariah Carey 5. If I Told You That – 4:37 - (Daniels, Estes, R. Jerkins, F. Jerkins) – feat. George Michael 6. In My Business – 3:26 - (Kelvin Bradshaw, Missy Elliott, Lloyd Turner) – feat. Missy Elliott 7. I Learned from the Best – 4:19 - (Diane Warren) Lato B: 8. Oh Yes – 6:52 - (Bradshaw, Elliott, Turner) 9. Get It Back - 4:56 - (Daniels, Estes, R. Jerkins, F. Jerkins) 10. Until You Come Back – 4:53 - (Babyface, D. Simmons) 11. I Bow Out – 4:30 - (Warren) 12. You'll Never Stand Alone – 4:21 - (Warren) 13. I Was Made to Love Him – 4:29 - (Henry Cosby, Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder) valutazione: cofanetto: ottimo musicassetta: ottimo PREZZO RICHIESTO EURO 10 + SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE DA MERANO(BZ)
Musicassettadel '98-W.Houston-My love is your love
Musicassetta originale del -Whitney Houston-My love is your love Musicassetta originale stereo dolby stystem, etichetta Artist Records, pubblicazione dell' album (studio) nell' anno . Brani musicali: Lato A: 1. It's Not Right but It's Okay- 4:51 - (LaShawn Daniels, Toni Estes, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, Isaac Phillips) 2. Heartbreak Hotel - 4:41 - K. Karlin, T. Savage, C. Schack) - feat. Faith Evans e Kelly Price 3. My Love Is Your Love - 4:24 - (Jerry Duplessis, Wyclef Jean) 4. When You Believe - 4:28 - (Babyface, Stephen Schwartz) - feat Mariah Carey 5. If I Told You That - 4:37 - (Daniels, Estes, R. Jerkins, F. Jerkins) - feat. George Michael 6. In My Business - 3:26 - (Kelvin Bradshaw, Missy Elliott, Lloyd Turner) - feat. Missy Elliott 7. I Learned from the Best - 4:19 - (Diane Warren) Lato B: 8. Oh Yes - 6:52 - (Bradshaw, Elliott, Turner) 9. Get It Back - 4:56 - (Daniels, Estes, R. Jerkins, F. Jerkins) 10. Until You Come Back - 4:53 - (Babyface, D. Simmons) 11. I Bow Out - 4:30 - (Warren) 12. You'll Never Stand Alone - 4:21 - (Warren) 13. I Was Made to Love Him - 4:29 - (Henry Cosby, Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder) valutazione: cofanetto: ottimo musicassetta: ottimo PREZZO RICHIESTO EURO 10 + SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE DA MERANO(BZ)
Dischi in vinile 33 e 45 giri vari
Preferirei vendere tutti in blocco questi dischi in vinile degli anni '70 e '80 consegnandoli all'acquirente a mano. Sono poco più di 30 e qui di seguito ne faccio la lista. 33 giri: Festivalbar '86 The Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the sky () The Alan Parsons Project - Pyramid () The Alan Parsons Project - I Robot () The Alan Parsons Project - The instrumental works () Rondò Veneziano - Casanova () The Alan Parsons Project - Gaudi () The Alan Parsons Project - Vulture Culture () The Alan Parsons Project - Eve () The Alan Parsons Project - The turn of a friendly card () The Alan Parsons Project - Tales of mystery and imagination - Edgar Allan Poe () Bliss - Loveprayer () Miami Vice () Miami Vice II () Vasco Rossi - Liberi liberi (2 copie) () John Denver - I grandi successi () Eurythmics - We too are one () UB40 - Live in Moscow () Santo & Johnny - Il padrino e altri famosi temi da films () Antonello Venditti - Quando verrà Natale () Julio Iglesias - Innamorarsi alla mia età () Zucchero - Oro incenso & birra () Madonna - Like a prayer () Europe - Wings of tomorrow () Europe - Europe () Mango - Sirtaki () Marco Masini - Marco Masini () Marco Masini - Maliconoia () Sanremo Hi-Fi-Story N.) Hi-Fi-Story N.) Levi's in concerto - Country Music (omaggio ai clienti giri: Level 42 - Lessons in love () The Police - Every breath you take (regalo di Tutto ) Spandau Ballet - Through the barricades ()
Building Gotham: Civic Culture and Public Policy in New York
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Revell, Keith D., PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, In , the New York state legislature created Greater New York, a metropolis of three and a half million people, the second largest city in the world, and arguably the most diverse and complex urban environment in history. In this far-ranging study, Keith D. Revell shows how experts in engineering, law, architecture, public health, public finance, and planning learned to cope with the daunting challenges of collective living on this new scale. Engineers applied new technologies to build railroad tunnels under the Hudson River and construct aqueducts to quench the thirst of a city on the verge of water famine. Sanitarians attempted to clean up a harbor choked by millions of gallons of raw sewage. Economists experimented with new approaches to financing urban infrastructure. Architects and planners wrestled with the problems of skyscraper regulation and regional growth. These issues of city-building and institutional change involved more than the familiar push and pull of interest groups or battles between bosses, reformers, immigrants, and natives. Revell details the ways that technical values -- distinctive civic culture of expertise -- helped reshape ideas of community, generate new centers of public authority, and change the physical landscape of New York City. Building Gotham thus demonstrates how a group of ambitious professionals overcame the limits of traditional means of decision-making and developed the city-building practices that enabled New York to become America's first mega-city.
Musicassetta del -Whitney Houston-My love is your love
Musicassetta originale del -Whitney Houston-My love is your love Musicassetta originale stereo dolby stystem, etichetta Artist Records, pubblicazione dell' album (studio) nell' anno . Brani musicali: Lato A: 1. It's Not Right but It's Okayâ€" 4:51 - (LaShawn Daniels, Toni Estes, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, Isaac Phillips) 2. Heartbreak Hotel â€" 4:41 - K. Karlin, T. Savage, C. Schack) â€" feat. Faith Evans e Kelly Price 3. My Love Is Your Love â€" 4:24 - (Jerry Duplessis, Wyclef Jean) 4. When You Believe â€" 4:28 â€" (Babyface, Stephen Schwartz) â€" feat Mariah Carey 5. If I Told You That â€" 4:37 - (Daniels, Estes, R. Jerkins, F. Jerkins) â€" feat. George Michael 6. In My Business â€" 3:26 - (Kelvin Bradshaw, Missy Elliott, Lloyd Turner) â€" feat. Missy Elliott 7. I Learned from the Best â€" 4:19 - (Diane Warren) Lato B: 8. Oh Yes â€" 6:52 - (Bradshaw, Elliott, Turner) 9. Get It Back - 4:56 - (Daniels, Estes, R. Jerkins, F. Jerkins) 10. Until You Come Back â€" 4:53 - (Babyface, D. Simmons) 11. I Bow Out â€" 4:30 - (Warren) 12. You'll Never Stand Alone â€" 4:21 - (Warren) 13. I Was Made to Love Him â€" 4:29 - (Henry Cosby, Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder) valutazione: cofanetto: ottimo musicassetta: ottimo PREZZO RICHIESTO EURO 10 + SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE DA MERANO(BZ)
Presidential Accountability: New and Recurring Problems
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Orman, John M., PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, This book assesses the state of presidential accountability in the post-Reagan era. It looks at five major areas of concern for students of the presidency. These problem areas concern (1.) presidents, national security, and civil liberties; (2.) controlling the intelligence community; (3.) the politized nature of the Justice Department; (4.) celebrity politics and symbolic manipulation; and (5.) the popularity of the Reagan administration and its implications for accountability. The research concludes that in the post- modern presidency, we have lost the desire and power to keep presidents accountable for their actions. After discussing the problem of presidential accountability in the opening chapter, the book turns to the checkered pasts of American presidents with respect to protecting civil liberties. It then examines the problems of presidential accountability that are posed by the intelligence community. Next, it looks at the exercises of the president's discretionary power in the criminal justice policy arena. The newer phenomenon of "Celebrity Politics" is explored next in terms of the consequences it has on citizens who want to keep the American president in check. Following this, the lessons of the popular Reagan presidency on presidential accountability are outlined. Finally, it concludes by lamenting the loss of presidential accountability in the American political system. This book should appeal to presidential researchers and anyone interested in the American presidency.
Go-Givers Sell More
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burg, Bob / Mann, John David, PUBLISHER: Portfolio, With their national bestseller "The Go-Giver," Bob Burg and John David Mann took the business world by storm, showing that giving is the most fulfilling and effective path to success. That simple, profound story has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers around the world-but some have wondered how its lessons stand up to the tough challenges of everyday real-world business. Now Burg and Mann answer that question in "Go-Givers Sell More," a practical guide that makes giving the cornerstone of a powerful and effective approach to selling. Most of us think of sales as convincing potential customers to do something they don't really want to. This mentality sets up an adversarial relationship and makes the sales process much harder than it has to be. As Burg and Mann demonstrate, it's far more productive (and satisfying) when salespeople think like Go-Givers. Cultivate a trusting relationship and focus exclusively on creating value for the other person, say the authors, and great results will follow automatically. Drawing on a wide range of examples of real-life salespeople who have prospered by giving more, Burg and Mann offer tips and strategies that anyone in sales can start applying right away.
Tobacco Control: Comparative Politics in the United States
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Studlar, Donley T., PUBLISHER: University of Toronto Press, "Tobacco Control"is the first book to compare the politics of tobacco control in the United States and Canada. It describes the course of tobacco control policy, both regulation and taxation, in each country, and on several different levels of government. In doing so it provides a broad overview, showing how policies are similar or different, how they have changed over time, and how the two countries have learned from each other. In recent years the two countries have paid closer attention to each other's policies, both through governmental and non-governmental organizations, and each has leapfrogged the policy initiatives of the other. Now the Tobacco-Free Initiative of the World Health Organization is bringing tobacco control policy to a global level, and both countries are deeply involved. This book is a revealing exploration and comparison of the development of North American policies and the influence these policies are having in the attempt to regulate a major international business in the interests of public health. Academics please note that this is a title classified as having a restricted allocation of complimentary copies. Restricted titles remain available to adopters and to academics very likely to adopt in the coming semester. Whenadoption possibilities are less strong and/or further in the future, academics are requested to purchase the title, with the proviso that UTP Higher Education will happily refund the purchase price if the book is indeed adopted.
The Statistical Imagination: Elementary Statistics for the
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ritchey, Ferris, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua, "The Statistical Imagination," a basic social science statistics text with illustrations and exercises for sociology, social work, political science, and criminal justice courses, teaches readers that statistics is not just a mathematical exercise; it is a way of analyzing and understanding the social world. Praised for a writing style that takes the anxiety out of statistics courses, the author explains basic statistical principles through a variety of engaging exercises, each designed to illuminate the unique theme of examining society both creatively and logically. In an effort to make the study of statistics relevant to students of the social sciences, the author encourages readers to interpret the results of calculations in the context of more substantive social issues, while continuing to value precise and accurate research. Ritchey begins by introducing students to the essentials of learning statistics; fractions, proportions, percentages, standard deviation, sampling error and sampling distribution, along with other math hurdles, are clearly explained to fill in any math gaps students may bring to the classroom. Treating statistics as a skill learned best by doing, the author supplies a range of student-friendly questions and exercises to both demystify the calculation process, and to encourage the kind of proportional thinking needed to master the subject. In addition to pencil-and-paper exercises, "The Statistical Imagination" includes computer-based assignments for use with the free Student Version SPSS 9.0 CD-ROM that accompanies each new copy of the book.
Jesus: A Meditation on His Stories and His Relationships
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greeley, Andrew M., PUBLISHER: Forge, "We must begin our story of Jesus by granting him permission to surprise us endlessly...." ---from the Introduction Jesus of Galilee taught through stories, which even today contain the power to startle us out of our prejudices and preconceptions. Now Father Andrew M. Greeley, one of America's most beloved storytellers, examines the parables told by Jesus in search of a fuller understanding of the man and his message. This engaging and informal collection of homilies reveals a Jesus whose simple parables carry profound lessons about the Kingdom of Heaven. Along the way, Father Greeley touches on such provocative topics as the significance of Jesus's Jewish roots, his deep and revolutionary relationship with women, "The Da Vinci Code, " and "The Passion of the Christ." He also singles out the four greatest parables, which best illustrate the infinite love and mercy of the God whose kingdom began with Jesus and continues even today. As a storyteller, Jesus often surprised his listeners with unexpected twists that challenged them to see the world in a whole new light. Father Greeley's insightful tour of the Gospels provides a fresh look at the parables that strips away centuries of false and mistaken interpretations to get at the essential truth of who Jesus really was and what he believed.
Amos, Obadiah and Jonah: Messages of God's Justice and Mercy
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacLeod, F. Wayne / Leod, F. Wayne Mac, PUBLISHER: Authentic, Do you read the Bible and feel like you have a difficult time understanding what it says? Do the Bibles lessons seem too far removed from your everyday life? Few things have proven more effective in expanding our hearts and minds and drawing us closer to God than quiet reflection and the study of God's Word. He gave us this revelation of himself in sixty-six unique books but often we turn to the more familiar passages and avoid the more difficult or complex ones. The LIGHT TO MY PATH commentaries will open up the whole Bible for you in a way that is understandable, practical and down-to-earth. More than just an academic study aid, the LIGHT TO MY PATH commentaries are devotional guides of God's revelation of himself in the Bible. Use LIGHT TO MY PATH commentaries in your personal worship, study and devotional time. Questions to consider and points for prayer at the end of each chapter make each book relevant for your life today and are useful discussion starters for group studies. As you ponder the message of each book, you will find your heart and mind drawn toward God in worship.
InMusic with Miss Laura Exercise 4 children in English!
FREE ENGLISH LESSONS InMusic with Miss Laura Exercise 4 children in English! Ogni secondo martedì del mese: INMUSIC Ogni ultimo martedì del mese: READING PARTY (NON potete partecipare ad entrambi, quindi scegliete cosa preferite!) Lettura e descrizione di storie per bambini e di libri in lingua inglese con Miss Laura (insegnante esperta bilingue) e snack finale! Organizziamo un piccolo ma coinvolgente momento di ritrovo e di relax con un buon libro, una lezione di inglese gratuita per i Vostri bambini, ed un piccolo snack come premio! Invitatemi a casa per una laboratorio di lettura in lingua inglese con i vostri bambini, i loro amici, compagni di scuola, vicini di casa e le loro mamme... (minimo 5 bambini di qualunque età accompagnati dalle mamme) Consiglio di preparare un piccolo rinfresco per dopo la storia (una mini merenda per grandi e piccini!). Questa attività è perfetta per bambini di ogni età, dai neonati di 0 anni in su (a seconda della storia). Per invitarmi al Vostro READING PARTY o chiedermi dove si terrà il prossimo: ogni ULTIMO martedì del mese, dalle ore ! (l'orario potrebbe subire variazioni a seconda della zona dove si terrà la lezione gratuita) Contattatemi via email o inviatemi un SMS. Prossimi appuntamenti: marzo, aprile, maggio, giugno...