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Revolutionary Economies: What Archaeology Reveals about the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cuddy, Thomas W., PUBLISHER: Altamira Press, Revolutionary Economies explores the roots ong>ofong> American capitalism through the archaeology and history ong>ofong> the Chesapeake Bay region. Thomas W. Cuddy looks at the archaeological evidence concerning revolutionary-period bakeries and bakers (some ong>ofong> whom had been students ong>ofong> Adam Smith in Scotland) in Annapolis, Maryland and Alexandria, Virginia to examine the development ong>ofong> local production systems that characterized these important early American urban centers. Revolutionary Economies charts the stages ong>ofong> production from household manufacturing to larger workshops to mechanized factories and opens a window on the country's economic history. The volume's blend ong>ofong> archaeology, history, and economics makes it a prototypical study in historical archaeology.

Business, Ethics, and the Law

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spencer, H. / Hodapp, Paul F., PUBLISHER: University Press ong>ofong> America, This anthology ong>ofong> journal articles and legal decisions is intended to provide business students with material that will be valuable to them after they graduate. It is hoped that each selection will raise questions and provoke discussion, and to encourage students to focus on evaluating business policies rather than on understanding moral theory. Contents: Ethics in the ong>Lawong>; Business Ethics; The Modern Business Manager; Moral Psychology; Employment in a Contract Society; Employment Privacy; Employment Discrimination; The Future ong>ofong> Business.

International Organizations, Constitutional Law, and Human

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gibson, John Schuyler / Gibson, John S., PUBLISHER: Praeger Publishers, Since World War II, remarkable progress has been made toward establishing more effective international ong>lawong>s and organizations to reduce opportunities for confrontation and conflict, and to enhance the pursuit ong>ofong> security and well-being. This book ong>ofong>fers a detailed record ong>ofong> that progress, as well as its meaning for our times and those ahead. Taking a historical, theoretical, and case-study approach, John Gibson provides the reader with a broad understanding ong>ofong> how international organizations evolved to serve the interests ong>ofong> their member states, how the constitutional charters ong>ofong> organizations provide a coherent statement ong>ofong> goals and means to goals, and how these organizations are assuming increasing authority in the international system. The work traces the progression ong>ofong> international constitutional and human rights ong>lawong>, with an emphasis on the past 45 years. In the first part, Gibson discusses the historic processes ong>ofong> political relations and mutual reliance; the evolution ong>ofong> these patterns through World War II; the subsequent history ong>ofong> the United Nations; the prime goals ong>ofong> international constitutional ong>lawong>; and the organizations' range ong>ofong> authority--from the high state to the supra-organization level. Part two ong>ofong>fers a case study ong>ofong> the progression ong>ofong> international human rights ong>lawong>. Separate chapters trace the history ong>ofong> human rights in religion and philosophy and the role ong>ofong> the state in international ong>lawong>, while the concluding chapter on the United Nations Commission on Human Rights demonstrates how organizations actually function. This book will be a valuable resource for courses in international relations and international ong>lawong>, as well as an important addition to academic andprong>ofong>essional libraries.

Qualitative Inquiry: A Dictionary of Terms

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schwandt, Thomas A., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Focusing primarily on philosophical and methodological concepts rather than technical aspects ong>ofong> methods and procedures, this dictionary fills a crucial gap in the literature. In this indispensable volume, Thomas A Schwandt provides a guide to the terms and phrases which help shape the nature, purpose, logic, meaning and methods ong>ofong> qualitative inquiry. Intended as a reference book for this vocabulary, the volume examines the key concepts and issues which help shape the field. The definitions acknowledge the multiple and ong>ofong>ten-contested points ong>ofong> view that characterize qualitative inquiry.

Communication Law: Practical Applications in the Digital Age

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Caristi, Dom / Davie, William R., PUBLISHER: Pearson Custom Publishing, Debuting in its first edition, "Communication ong>Lawong> "is an engaging and accessible text that brings a fresh approach to the fundamentals ong>ofong> mass media ong>lawong>. Unique in its approach and its visually attractive design, this text differentiates itself from other current texts on the market while presenting students with key principles and landmark cases that establish and define communication ong>lawong> and regulation, providing a hands-on learning experience.

The Internet on Earth: A Geography of Information

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kellerman, Aharon / Thomas, Larry, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A fascinating and vital area ong>ofong> research, the geography ong>ofong> information describes the role ong>ofong> information as both economic and commercial product and its distribution and movement across boundaries ong>ofong> cyberspace and conventional geography. Written by a pioneer in telecommunications geography research, this prize winning title (AAG award ) applies information geography to the world ong>ofong> high-tech, examining the latest wrinkles in the Internet, Silicon Valley, mobile telephony, and other key areas. the first book to provide both a context for the geography ong>ofong> information and a critical overview ong>ofong> recent research. Includes location-specific references and case studies. Examines the information society, information economy, telecommunications and its geographical impact.

The Law of Physicians, Surgeons, and Apothecaries:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Multiple Contributors, See Notes, PUBLISHER: Gale Ecco, Print Editions, The 18th century was a wealth ong>ofong> knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century ong>ofong> revolution, Gale initiated a revolution ong>ofong> its own: digitization ong>ofong> epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive ong>ofong> its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies ong>ofong> original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.This collection reveals the history ong>ofong> English common ong>lawong> and Empire ong>lawong> in a vastly changing world ong>ofong> British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries ong>ofong> the ong>Lawong> ong>ofong> England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in . Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings ong>ofong> society.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record ong>ofong> this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryTLondon: printed for W. Griffin, , iiip.; 8

Tackling Racism in Europe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Macewen, Martin, PUBLISHER: Berg Publishers, With integration at the forefront ong>ofong> the European agenda, the importance ong>ofong> national identity and ethnic heritage has become the object ong>ofong> focused attention. This timely book provides a critical examination ong>ofong> current anti-discrimination ong>lawong> and policy relating to race in a selection ong>ofong> the EU member states. It also discusses provisions and developments likely to result from the creation ong>ofong> a unified Europe as well as the relevance ong>ofong> international and regional treaty obligations.

Tort Law: Responsibilities and Redress [With CDROM]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldberg, John C. P. / Sebok, Anthony J. / Zipursky, Benjamin C., PUBLISHER: Aspen Publishers, TORT ong>LAWong>: Responsibilities and Redress Cases and Materials will help you arm your students with a sophisticated understanding ong>ofong> the complexity and dynamism ong>ofong> tort ong>lawong>.

Talking Bones: The Science of Forensic Anthropology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thomas, Peggy, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, This exciting young adult set brings the latest scientific advances right from the laboratory to the library. It makes information about science and technology readily available to young people in basic terms they can understand. Highlights include: -- The history ong>ofong> the particular science or technology, including its key inventors, researchers, and pioneers -- A description ong>ofong> a particular science or technology, introducing its basic concepts and terms -- Applications to everyday life -- A discussion ong>ofong> the future ong>ofong> the science or technology, including both the advantages and the potential negative effect on human life and the environment.

The Tears of Hispaniola: Haitian and Dominican Diaspora

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Suarez, Lucia M., PUBLISHER: University Press ong>ofong> Florida, "The first book on the market that considers the experience ong>ofong> Haitians and Dominicans in the United States in one single effort ong>ofong> analysis and does so through the cultural venue ong>ofong> literary texts produced by writers from the two communities."--Silvio To

Avalon Hill Board Game Betrayal at House on the Hill 2nd

The creak ong>ofong> footsteps on the stairs, the smell ong>ofong> something foul and dead, the feel ong>ofong> something crawling down your back ? this and more can be found this award-winning and highly acclaimed game ong>ofong> strategy and horror.- Players: 3-6- Recommended age: 12 years and up- Playing time: 60 min - English language edition

The Age of Innocence

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wharton, Edith / Dover Thrift Editions, PUBLISHER: Dover Publications, Deeply moving study ong>ofong> the tyrannical and rigid requirements ong>ofong> New York high society in the late 19th century and the effect ong>ofong> those strictures on the lives ong>ofong> three people. Vividly characterized drama ong>ofong> affection thwarted by a man's sense ong>ofong> honor, family, and societal pressures. A long-time favorite with readers and critics alike.

Restocking Pastoralists: A Manual of Best Practice and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heffernan, Claire / Misturelli, Federica / Nielsen, Louise, PUBLISHER: ITDG Publishing, Restocking can be an effective means ong>ofong> poverty alleviation, which enables poor households to be incorporated back into the social and economic fabric ong>ofong> pastoralism. Nevertheless, at present the sustainability ong>ofong> projects is low. Hence the intention ong>ofong> this ong>manualong> is to ong>ofong>fer 'best practice' and decision support tools that can increase the number ong>ofong> positive project outcomes. Further, as many practitioners are new to restocking, the ong>manualong> ong>ofong>fers a background to important concepts and the literature. For those readers to whom the full explanation is not necessary, at the end ong>ofong> each chapter a summary ong>ofong> key points is ong>ofong>fered.The ong>manualong> is the result ong>ofong> a two-year global study on restocking policy and practice. It is based on discussions with over 30 NGOs, donors and governments involved in restocking. More specifically, 85 restocking projects representing a wide range ong>ofong> agencies from donors to Community based organizations (CBO), were analyzed for key design and implementation issues. Overall approximately 700 restocked households participated in the study.

Invisible No More: Understanding the Disenfranchisement of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Noguera, Pedro / Hurtado, Aa-Da / Fergus, Edward, PUBLISHER: Routledge, This groundbreaking interdisciplinary volume provides a comprehensive picture ong>ofong> Latino males in the US today and sets the direction ong>ofong> future research and policy intervention. While research on men and masculinity has increased substantially in recent years, very little ong>ofong> the new research has focused upon the status ong>ofong> Latino men or on the ways in which cultural and structural systems ong>ofong> patriarchy within Latino communities have been affected by the experiences ong>ofong> Latino men in American society. This collection, edited by renowned scholars Pedro Noguera, Aida Hurtado and Edward Fergus, brings together current research on education, health, criminal justice, mental health and employment. By drawing attention to the challenges facing this segment ong>ofong> the population the volume collectively establishes the first empirical basis for finding solutions to these problems.

St. Thomas Aquinas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chesterton, G. K., PUBLISHER: Dover Publications, Acclaimed by a top Aquinas scholar as "the best book ever written on St. Thomas," this concise, readable narrative prong>ofong>iles one ong>ofong> Christianity's most important and influential thinkers. Chesterton focuses on the man and the events that shaped him, rather than on theology, and illustrates the saint's relevance to modern readers.

Child Abuse and the Legal System

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sagatun, Inger J. / Edwards, Leonard / Sagatun, Inger, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, This ground-breaking text examines the legal contexts in which child abuse can be handled, including the criminal, juvenile, domestic relations, and civil courts. The authors focus on the legal rules in each type ong>ofong> proceeding and the ways in which the ong>lawong> has changed to accommodate the special needs ong>ofong> children in the last fifteen years. Case studies provide examples and help identify the most important issues ong>ofong> child abuse facing the legal system. Child abuse is now a major part ong>ofong> the American legal landscape, involving not only the courts but also the ong>lawong> enforcement and child protection agencies. This is the first text for classroom use to systematically examine the fate ong>ofong> children in the legal system.

Ye Will Say I Am No Christian: The Thomas Jefferson/John

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jefferson, Thomas / Braden, Bruce, PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, Reveals the surprising contents ong>ofong> letters between these champions ong>ofong> liberty and freedom as they speak frankly on topics that continue to stir debate in the 21st century.

The jungle book

Rudyard Kipling Here are the famous stories ong>ofong> how Mowgli came to the wolf pack, learned the ong>lawong> ong>ofong> the jungle from Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, and Kaa the python, and killed the evil tiger Shere Khan. (cod. I_)

Text, Context, and Hypertext: Writing with and for the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barrett, Edward, PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), In "Text, ConText, and HyperText," twenty-seven experts present the most recent developments in three important areas ong>ofong> technical communication: the design ong>ofong> effective documentation, the impact ong>ofong> new technology and research on technical writing, and the training and management ong>ofong> technical writers. This first synthesis ong>ofong> diverse but related research provides a unique conceptualization ong>ofong> the field ong>ofong> computers and writing and documentation.

The Heart of a Champion: Celebrating the Spirit and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deford, Frank, PUBLISHER: Northword Press, In this exciting new book, award-winning sports writer and commentator Frank Deford captures the inspirational stories ong>ofong> many ong>ofong> the greatest athletes and teams to appear on a Wheaties box. For more than 75 years, the Wheaties box has celebrated the essence ong>ofong> being a champion: the character ong>ofong> excellence, the spirit ong>ofong> achievement, and the triumph ong>ofong> determination.

Religion, Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fletcher, Anthony / Roberts, Peter, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, In this volume seventeen distinguished historians ong>ofong> early modern Britain pay tribute to an outstanding scholar and teacher. Several present reviews ong>ofong> major areas ong>ofong> debate: ong>ofong> the significance ong>ofong> the regulations which determined the social and legal status ong>ofong> prong>ofong>essional actors in Elizabethan England, ong>ofong> Protestant ideas about marriage, ong>ofong> the political significance ong>ofong> the Anglo-Scottish Union, ong>ofong> relations between the Churches ong>ofong> England, Scotland and Ireland under the early Stuarts, and ong>ofong> the riddle ong>ofong> the inner dynamic ong>ofong> the experience ong>ofong> emigration ong>ofong> New England. Case-studies in the social and religious history ong>ofong> the period include the relationship between ideas ong>ofong> cleanliness and godliness, the flowering ong>ofong> the notion ong>ofong> unitive Protestantism in two declarations on behalf ong>ofong> the National Church and provincial preaching at a moment ong>ofong> political crisis in the north ong>ofong> England. Three essays draw on literary evidence to explore attitudes to men ong>ofong> war, the use ong>ofong> the murder pamphlet as a Puritan conversion narrative and the service provided by scholarly readers for politically influential public figures. Two essays make impressive use ong>ofong> fieldwork to reveal how the churches ong>ofong> James I and VI's two kingdoms were furnished and how the gardens ong>ofong> Sir Nicholas and Sir Francis Bacon illuminate their minds and attitudes. The European dimension is represented by an essay on Nicolas Pithou's history ong>ofong> the Reformation in the city ong>ofong> Troyes. This very wide-ranging and fascinating collection ong>ofong> essays will appeal both to specialists in the period and to those interested in the social and cultural history ong>ofong> early modern Britain.

The Scandal of Gender

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mitchell, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Regina Orthodox Press, What did the Fathers ong>ofong> the historic Church teach about the role ong>ofong> women in the Church? For many years the answer to this question has come from feminist theologians. It has been difficult to find a book that presents what the Church Fathers and the Scriptures teach on women and men's role in the life ong>ofong> the Church. The Scandal ong>ofong> Gender brings us into direct contact with the authentic and original teachings ong>ofong> the ancient Christian Church Fathers on the issue ong>ofong> the proper role ong>ofong> women and men in the life ong>ofong> the Church. The point ong>ofong> view ong>ofong> the Reader Patrick Mitchell reflects the traditional Orthodox point ong>ofong> view ong>ofong> the Early Church Fathers and the Bible.

The Ecological Theater and the Evolutionary Play

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hutchinson, G. Evelyn, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, In the three lectures which give their title to this delightful collection ong>ofong> esays, the author ong>ofong> "The Enchanted Voyage" and "The Itinerate Ivory Tower" turns his attention to the influence ong>ofong> the environment on the course ong>ofong> evolution. The first lecture considers the nature ong>ofong> the terrestrial biosphere, both as a unique phenomenon on earth and as one ong>ofong> a class ong>ofong> possible spaces on other bodies; the second examines the nature ong>ofong> the ecological niche; and the third discusses some ong>ofong> the possible environmental interactions ong>ofong> a single species, emphasis being placed on the extremely recondite nature ong>ofong> the selective forces that act on man, as on other animals. Another ong>ofong> the pieces deals with the problem ong>ofong> the relation ong>ofong> natural beauty to works ong>ofong> art, particularly in the context ong>ofong> the similarities and differences apparent when natural history museums and art galleries are compared. The final essay, "The Cream in the Gooseberry Fool," is an account ong>ofong> the role ong>ofong> an English country clergyman and ong>ofong> the European magpie most in one ong>ofong> the most significant early discoveries ong>ofong> genetics. Acquista Ora

The Jungle Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kipling, Rudyard / Langford, Alan / Paolini, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, Saved from the jaws ong>ofong> the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack and taught the ong>lawong> ong>ofong> the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear and Bhageera the panther. The adventures ong>ofong> Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai and the elephantas secret dance, and Kotick the white seal are all part ong>ofong> Mowglias extraordinary journey with his animal friends.

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