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Uses and Abuses of Political Power

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Owusu, Maxwell, PUBLISHER: Ghana University Press, The first edition of this book, published in , was widely acclaimed as the best account of grassroots politics to have emerged from Africa. One of its unique features is the extent to which the author has effectively integrated historical and anthropological issues into a political frame. The book is divided into three parts: the first looks retrospectively at the first edition and its relevance to Ghana's past, present and future; the second part considers the importance of comparative political studies to the development and fostering of the growth of an informed and knowledgeable political public and opinion leadership, covering history, culture and politics; and the third part presents an intellectual overview of Ghanaian political change, from Nkrumah to the peaceful transfer of power from the National Democratic Congress government to the New Patriotic Party at the start of the new millennium. Maxwell Owusu is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at the University Michigan. Educated at the London School of Economics, Harvard University, and the University of Chicago, he has taught at the University of Ghana, Legon. He was a consulting member of the Constitutional Experts Committee which drafted the constitution proposals. He is the author of numerous scholarly publications, the recipient of a US Institute of Peace Grant, and on the board of the International Union of Anthropoligical and Ethnological Sciences. Praise for the first edition:."the best available account of grassroots politics to have emerged from Africa." Political Science Quarterly."this fine and vivic piece of scholarship comes to blow away fhe cobwebs from Ghanaian political studies." AmericanPolitical Science Review "The author demonstrates an enviable ability to present his diverse material in a readily comprehensive framework and handles his written sources as deftly as his own participant observation." American Journal of Sociology

Corporatism and Accountability: Organized Interests in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dore, Ronald / Crouch, Colin, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, During the s, organized interests increasingly became involved in lobbying and advising the British government, often even administering public services. Known as "corporatism," this phenomenon involved professional organizations, trade associations, charities, and single-interest pressure groups, and was frequently the object of public hostility. Although by the s, corporatism seemed to have been repudiated, evidence of corporatism continues. The book is the result of a study undertaken by the Social Science Research Council to investigate the accountability of the organizations and to determine if corporatism threatens parliamentary government.

Country Conversations: Timeless Stories from the Legends of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Timothy Edward, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Country Conversations explores the world of country music through the eyes of some of country musicas greatest artists. Country music icons Charlie Louvin, Bill Anderson, the Bellamy Brothers, Hal Bynum, and Ricky Lynn Gregg share unforgettable stories in their own words. From the artistsa own personal experiences on and off the stage to priceless advice for up-and-coming country singers and songwriters, Country Conversations takes you deep inside the vortex of Americaas music, highlighting the ups and downs of country stardom. Country Conversations shares rare insights on the music business, humorous stories, uplifting anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from artists who shaped country music. Filled with interesting country music facts, trivia, history, and entertainment, Country Conversations sheds new light on what it means to be a country music legend. Acquista Ora

Libri scuole medie

Vendo i seguenti libri di testo per scuole medie a metà del prezzo indicato in copertina. Geografia: Kilimangiaro Plus 1 di Gabriella Porino Prezzo € Kilimangiaro plus 2 di Gabriella Porino Prezzo € Francese: Jeu de mots 1 Di Carla Gislon, Elettra Mineni, Mariella Rainoldi, Annie Renaud, Sarah Guilmault, Francesca Cantini Prezzo € Jeu de mots "grammaire pour tous " Di Elettra Mineni e Mariella Rainoldi Prezzo €6,15 Jeu de mots 2 Di Carla Gislon, Elettra Mineni, Mariella Rainoldi, Annie Renaud, Sarah Guilmault, Adriana Capani Prezzo € Inglese: High Five 1 Philippa Bowen, Denis Delaney High Five 2 Philippa Bowen, Denis Delaney Scienze in Inglese: Gateway to Science vocabulary and concepts Tim Collins Prezzo: € Gateway to Science vocabulary and concepts Workbook with labs Tim Collins Prezzo: € Religione Il sale della terra 1 edizione riforma Elisabetta Stroppiana, Luigi Solinas Prezzo:€ Scienze Scienze infinite forme bellissime 1 Luca Cavalli-Sforza, Francesco Cavalli-Sforza Prezzo:€ Scienze infinite forme bellissime 2 Luca Cavalli-Sforza, Francesco Cavalli-Sforza Prezzo:€ Grammatica (triennale) I colori della Grammatica Include "l'imparafacile", "Ci so fare! Quaderno di attività ", "comunicazione e scrittura" F. Testa, I. Rosato,M. Singuaroli Prezzo totale:€ Antologia Lettori si diventa 1 L. Redaelli, M. Ghioni, S. Brenna Include "Il mito e l'epica" B. Savino, O. Pozzoli "quaderno delle competenze" L. Redaelli, M. Ghioni, S. Brenna "lettori esperti" P. Iannacci, A. Campagnolo Prezzo totale:€ Lettori si diventa 2 L. Redaelli, M. Ghioni, S. Brenna Include: La letteratura italiana C. Perego Quaderno delle competenze L. Redaelli, M. Ghioni, S. Brenna Lettori esperti P. Iannacci, A. Campagnolo Prezzo totale:€

Science and Religion: Are They Compatible?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wong, Hertha Dawn / Wong, Hertha D. Sweet, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Louise Erdrich's first novel, Love Medicine, came out in to instant and international acclaim. A short story cycle narrated by a variety of different characters, the book chronicles the intertwined histories of Chippewa and mixed-blood families in North Dakota over half a century, laying bare the ordeals and joys of twentieth-century Native American life. Like the other books in the series, this Casebook presents important background material to establish the context of the novel, interviews with the author, and pivotal critical responses to the work.

Foundations of Multimethod Research: Synthesizing Styles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brewer, John / Hunter, Albert, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Drawing from authors John Brewer and Albert Hunter's original work published in , when single method research was the standard, this new text offers an explanation of how a planned synthesis of various research techniques such as fieldwork, surveys, experiments, and nonreactive studies can be purposely used to improve social science knowledge. Foundations of Multimethod Research: Synthesizing Styles explores the many aspects of the multimethod research approach, including the formulation of research problems, data collection, sampling and generalization, measurement, reliability and validity, hyposthesis testing and causal analysis, and writing and publicizing results.

Enciclopedia Britannica d'epoca con aggiornamenti

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Microbial Technology in the Developing World: An

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dasilva / Dasilva, E. J. / Dommergues, Y. R., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The development of recombinant DNA technology has created a new upsurge of interest in biotechnology--the harnessing of micro-organisms and plant microbial cells for the production of specific materials of direct use to man or for the improvement of the environment. Discussing both traditional and emerging aspects of the science, this unique book reviews numerous exciting applications of biotechnology in developing countries, emphasizing that a small improvement in energy efficiency, utilization, or generation may have far-reaching effects in improving the quality of life of people in poor communities.

Belle Praters Boy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Thorndike Press, Everyone in Coal Station, Virginia, had their own theories about what happened to Belle Prater, but twelve-year-old Gypsy needed to know the facts, not just everyone's hearsay. So when Belle's son, her cousin Woodrow, moves in next door, Gypsy sees the opportunity to get the information about her aunt's disappearance. But in the process of finding out the truth, she forms a close friendship with Woodrow, and finds that they have enough in common to be best friends. When Woodrow finally reveals that he's been keeping a secret about his mother, Gypsy begins to understand that there are different ways of finding the strength to face the truth, no matter how painful it might be. Acquista Ora

Fish

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Losito, Linda / Bailey, Jill / Linda Losito, Christopher O'Toole, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, The four-volume Encyclopedia of the Animal World set offers young readers an appealing introduction to major animal groups and species alive today. Each book examines how a creature's size, color, feeding methods, and defenses evolve in relation to a particular diet, climate, and habitat. Also explored are the human activities that often disrupt natural ecosystems and threaten the survival of many species. Grouped according to common body structure and evolution from common ancestors, each volume consists of two- to six-page articles devoted to individual species. Each article includes a fact panel that provides information at a glance on the world distribution, habitat, group size, diet, lifespan, scientific name, and conservation status of every species.

Snakes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gish, Melissa, PUBLISHER: Child's World, Everyone knows that young kids love to explore, question, examine... investigate, because the world is full of odd little mysteries. Did you know that male platypuses have venom? That one ounce of silkworm eggs produces up to caterpillars? Or that people once used bars of salt as money? Let's Investigate invites children to uncover volumes of fascinating facts about the world around us -- from economics and industry to geography and zoology. Created especially for younger readers, this engaging 28-book series is filled with brilliant photographs and clear, fact-filled text. Be it rain forest sloths, corn and cattle farms, or Russia's frozen landscape, the wide variety of subjects will captivate curious young readers and send them investigating your library for more.

Losers, Inc.

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mills, Claudia / Mills, PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books, Ethan Winfield and his best friend, Julius Zimmerman, are losers... and proud of it They read only the shortest books for book reports and always have the worst project for the annual science fair, not to mention that they are pretty hopeless at sports. So Ethan and Julius form Losers, Inc., an exclusive club of two. But when a new student teacher shows up at school, Ethan tries to impress her and suddenly finds himself trying not to be a loser. Will Ethan have to resign as vice president of Losers, Inc.?

Indian Ocean

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Jen, PUBLISHER: Gareth Stevens Publishing, Oceans and Seas is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to Earth's great bodies of water. Each volume contains a wealth of information, including physical features--"surface area and depth, how the ocean was formed, plate movements, coastlines, islands, and more; climate--"including tides, currents, trade winds, hurricanes, and tsunamis; marine life; the history of human settlement along the shores; transportation and navigation; natural resources; and current threats--"including the effects of pollution, overfishing, and mining. Numerous maps, charts, fact boxes, and primary source quotations supplement the text. Supporting both the science and social studies curriculum, this series is truly an indispensable resource.

High Arctic Extreme Science: Environmental Research from the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: France, Robert L., PUBLISHER: Green Frigate Books, Recalling a time when polar expeditions were equal parts adventure and academic discovery, this book pays tribute to the Trans-Ellesmere Island ski expedition, the first human-powered, non-Inuit, lengthwise crossing of one of the largest islands in the High Arctic. Since the expedition, the observations and measurements from the trek have produced more than a dozen groundbreaking articles on environmental contamination, wildlife distribution, and garbage littering. These studies--together with previously unpublished research findings and with many astounding photographs--are collected under a single cover for the first time.

We Think, Therefore We Are

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crowther, Peter, PUBLISHER: Daw Books, Fifteen original stories about our fear of and fascination with artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence has captured the imaginations of writers, readers, and scientists alike, from Karl Capekas "R.U.R." to Isaac Asimovas "Three Laws of Robotics," from Robby the Robot to "The Terminator" and "The Bicentennial Man," andaof courseaArthur C. Clarkeas Hal . Now some of the most innovative thinkers in science fiction offer an intriguing variety of tales featuring the many forms of AI, from frightening to funny. These authors confront one of contemporary mankindas deepest concernsawhat do we do when the machines we created evolve beyond us?

The Forgotten Woman: The Untold Story of Kastur Gandhi, Wife

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gandhi, Arun / Gandhi, Sunanda / Yellin, Carol Lynn, PUBLISHER: Ozark Mountain Publishing, You've read about the man who became a legend, now read about the human being (the husband, the father, the man) as seen through the eyes of his wife and grandson. The biography is of the woman in his life. The incredible woman known simply as "Ba" (Mother), to millions of people in India, and her story was untold until now. Together since childhood, she knew the flaws and human frailties of the man behind the legend. Arun Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, and his wife Sunanda spent almost thirty years gathering the material for this book, which discloses personal facts and details never reported in any other Gandhi biography. ** Also contains never-before-published photographs. **

Leather

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shaw, Nancy E. / Richardson, Adele, PUBLISHER: Creative Education, Everyone knows that young kids love to explore, question, examine... investigate, because the world is full of odd little mysteries. Did you know that male platypuses have venom? That one ounce of silkworm eggs produces up to caterpillars? Or that people once used bars of salt as money? Let's Investigate invites children to uncover volumes of fascinating facts about the world around us -- from economics and industry to geography and zoology. Created especially for younger readers, this engaging 28-book series is filled with brilliant photographs and clear, fact-filled text. Be it rain forest sloths, corn and cattle farms, or Russia's frozen landscape, the wide variety of subjects will captivate curious young readers and send them investigating your library for more.

Creative Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goodman, Malcolm, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall PTR, KEY BENEFIT"This innovative volume in creative management is carefully structured to take the student from familiar territory, traditional and historical management responses to external stimuli, through to less familiar territory i.e. creative management responses, required during turbulent times of change and to maintain competitive advantage. Uses a wide variety of exercises to encourage the practice of creative thinking and action. Concentrates on the application and harnessing of creativity in an organization. MBA students and undergraduate students in departments of management, engineering, computer science, etc. Those taking courses in creative management. Will also appeal to general managers working in a changing environment.

Cornice Digitale Kodak p736

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The Power of Language: Selected Proceedings from the Second

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Castillo-Speed, Lillian / Reforma / Garza de Cortes, Oralia, PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, For the first time, an authoritative compendium of collective thought and experience has been created to form a powerful standard for Spanish-language-oriented library services. This selection of 20 papers is the one resource to turn to when it comes to establishing or revising your current library policies and collection development guidelines as well as creating an empowering vision for the future. An indispensable tool for librarians, library staff, faculty and students of library science, and everyone who has an obligation to provide quality library services to speakers of Spanish

Understanding Regression Assumptions

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berry, William D. / Lewis-Beck, Michael S., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Through the use of careful explanations and examples, Berry shows the reader how to consider whether the assumptions of multiple regression are actually satisfied in a particular research project. Beginning with a brief review of the regression assumptions as they are typically presented in textbooks, Berry moves on to explore in detail the "substantive" meaning of each assumption (such as lack of measurement error, absence of specification error, linearity, homoscedasticity, and lack of autocorrelation). Aimed at improving social science applications of regression, this volume is a must for every student's and researcher's library.

Women in U.S. History: A Resource Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hardy, Lyda Mary, PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, Discover the best books, Web sites, audiovisual items, and other materials to research notable women of the United States. Learn about women from Colonial times to the present day who have made strides in many fields of endeavor including the arts, literature, politics, religion, science, and sports. Materials listed feature women from all regions of the country and from many American cultural groups. The guide concentrates on materials published or produced during the s, and its final section outlines the field of women's history in terms of its historiography, theory and methodology, and its place in education.

In Your Face: From Actor to Animal Activist

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: DeRose, Chris / Tiger, Steve, PUBLISHER: Duncan Publishing, - First-hand account of how the author investigated, and finally busted, some of the most heartless and corrupt federally licensed pet-theft rings in the nation. - Facts about our federal and local governments' involvement in the multi-million dollar pet-theft industry. - Frontline intelligence to what actually occurs in animal laboratories. Shocking, riveting and moving. Millions of animals are stolen each year and sold for experimentation and "human" consumption. DeRose doesn't hold back, exposing the horrible truths of animal research and the newest form of organized crime: pet theft. Well-known celebrities who applaud his efforts and have made their own contributions to this cause including Kim Basinger, John Travolta, Linda Blair, Tippi Hedren, Alicia Silverstone, Brigitte Bardot and John Paul Jones, to name a few.

Gentle Giant Octopus [With CD]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wallace, Karen / Bostock, Mike, PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press (MA), A great resource for teachers Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life. Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features: * an engaging read-aloud with sound effects * a read-along opportunity guided by prompts * a segment focusing on fascinating facts Follow a goggle-eyed octopus as she jets through the shadows, tentacles flying behind her. Finally she finds a well-hidden den in which to lay her eggs, which will dangle from the roof like grapes on a string. In silky verse, Karen Wallace explores the mysterious world of the octopus, while Mike Bostock's flowing illustrations bring that world vividly to life.

A Short History of England

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White, Reginald J., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This is an agreeable narrative, easy to read, of the history of the English nation through twenty centuries. It is intended for the reader who wants a comprehensive survey that brings out the important lines of development but does not clog the story with too many facts, dates, treaties and battles. Underlying the account is a professional scholar's acquaintance with historical scholarship, conveyed as a stimulating succession of ideas. The reader gets a strong sense of the evolution of English society: the mixture of law, custom and innovation in its constitutional history; its curious blend of characteristics. There are numerous lively - and sometimes surprising - quotations from the sources. Its compass is the whole field of English history from the Roman occupation to the end of the nineteenth century; a brief postscript brings the story up to the present day.

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