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Evolutionary Psychology: A Critical Introduction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swami, Viren, PUBLISHER: Bps Blackwell, The last decade has witnessed an exciting change in our understanding of the way in which the mind operates and the reasons behind a myriad of human behaviours. The traditional idea that nurture trumps nature in explanations of human behaviour has been supplanted by the evolutionary argument that human beings share evolved mental architectures that govern their behaviour. This volume is an introduction to evolutionary approaches to psychology, bringing together seminal work in the field and exploring the ways in which evolutionary psychological research can illuminate our understanding of human behaviours and nature. Together, the chapters in this volume present a fresh perspective on evolutionary approaches to psychology, critically evaluating the extant literature while maintaining the need for evolutionary psychologies. Written by key scholars in the field Full compliant with the BPS syllabus Critical evaluation of the literature from different evolutionary perspectives

The Reading for Real Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harrison, Colin / Harrison, Colin / Coles, Martin, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "The Reading for Real Handbook" is a genuinely balanced attempt to explore current theory and put forward some conclusions on the success of certain teaching methods. It It provides an account of the current theories that underpin reading and the teaching of reading and also offers guidance on how to implement those theories. Rather than simply describing good practice, it offers clear pointers indicating why the practical approaches which are put forth for consideration are theoretically sound and can be fully supported by recent advances in theory. A series of questions is posed at the end of each chapter, intended as a stimulus to self-reflection and as a potential starting point for staff discussion. An annotated booklist is also provided, which readers might use to follow up ideas contained in the chapter.

The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Riley, Rhonda, PUBLISHER: Ecco Press, The Mysterious Life of Adam Hope by Rhonda Riley has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

Madame Melville and the General from America: Two Plays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nelson, Richard, PUBLISHER: Grove Press, Included in this volume are his latest play, Madame Melville, which received rave reviews during its London run starring Macaulay Culkin and Irene Jacob, and The General from America, which ponders the emotional conflicts that Benedict Arnold faced before deciding to hand over George Washington to the British. Madame Melville, set in Paris in , before that city exploded in protest, presents the story of a fifteen-year-old American, Carl, and his beautiful teacher, Claudie Melville. The Daily Telegraph praised Madame Melville as "a play about art, music, friendship and the irrecoverable, unforgettable moment when an adolescent realizes that the world is full of wonder". The General from America provides a rich portrait of Benedict Arnold. Nelson's account of Arnold's search for love and country, and his discovery of only compromise and despair, will haunt readers and audiences.

Sacred Violence: African Christians and Sectarian Hatred in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shaw, Brent D., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, One route to understanding the nature of specifically religious violence is the study of past conflicts. Distinguished ancient historian Brent D. Shaw provides a new analysis of the intense sectarian battles between the Catholic and Donatist churches of North Africa in late antiquity, in which Augustine played a central role as Bishop of Hippo. The development and deployment of images of hatred, including that of the heretic, the pagan, and the Jew, and the modes by which these were most effectively employed, including the oral world of the sermon, were critical to promoting acts of violence. Shaw explores how the emerging ecclesiastical structures of the Christian church, on one side, and those of the Roman imperial state, on the other, interacted to repress or excite violent action. Finally, the meaning and construction of the acts themselves, including the Western idea of suicide, are shown to emerge from the conflict itself. Acquista Ora

Brassey's Pro Football Forecast

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bogdan, Al / Franke, Jon / Greanier, Todd, PUBLISHER: Potomac Books, BRASSEY'S PRO FOOTBALL FORECAST is back again with what every pro football fan craves: insights, statistics, and predictions for the NFL season. Last year you asked for more research essays; we gave them to you. You wanted longer discussions of the players; we increased our already crammed section that??'s full of stats and reports on every single player. More than anything, you wanted predictions and both statistical and fantasy projections to give you an edge in your fantasy draft or in just watching games; Sean Lahman and Todd Greanier gave you that, plus so much more in the stuffed-to-the-gills FORECAST. Lahman and Greanier aren???t resting on their laurels, either. With new research, improved methodology, and innovative statistics, they break down the season and forecast the season with style and wit. Find out if ??'s success stories will continue their ascension or instead are likely to fall flat. See which coaches are on the hot seat, which players are poised for a career year, and which teams have the potential to be seen on the streets of Jacksonville leading up to Super Bowl XXXIX. BRASSEY'S PRO FOOTBALL FORECAST packs a plethora of football knowledge in its pages. It??'s the only preseason publication you need

37 Poems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sekou, Lasana M., PUBLISHER: House of Nehesi, Poetry. African Diaspora Studies. Lasana M. Sekou's 37 POEMS was written in China while the St. Martin poet was a visiting fellow at Asia's first International Writers' Workshop () in Hong Kong and Beijing. Coming from a 37-square-mile Caribbean island, Sekou has been steadily reaching readers in the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia through his writing and performances. Readers who think they know his poetic style will be pleasantly surprised at his streamlined use of language in 37 POEMS, which makes the collection even more potent than Sekou's previous release, THE SALT REAPER, which predates 37 POEMS by just a few months. "Somewhere between the grace of haiku and the weight of the epic, Sekou has crafted his most elegant work to date. 37 POEMS is both love song and lament"-Drisana Deborah Jack, author of "The Rainy Season."

Elmer and the Dragon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gannett, Ruth Stiles / Gannett, Ruth Chrisman, PUBLISHER: Perfection Learning, A stand-alone sequel to "My Father's Dragon," in which Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure.

Walking Across America: A Hitchhiker's Guide to a Nation in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keefer, Rick, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, After traveling and encountering so many individuals for which the anational identitya just doesnat fit, I decided to ask questions and to see what the people are really about. The manufactured ideals and the false sense of unity are failing as the corporate lies create global instabilities. Socially and economically, the lies, manipulations, and rhetoric of 100 years are coming to a possibly dangerous conclusion. Do we as a nation want to continue the atrocities within our borders and around the globe, or do we want to change the way in which we live to do what is best for the global community? I have walked the highways around this beautiful country, helping friends along the way. I look to a new beginning and a new way of thinking about our nation and the policies that have led to the global crisis of today.

300 Pounds of Attitude: The Wildest Stories and Craziest

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rand, Jonathan, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, Pro football always has been filled with loose cannons, rebels, and trash talkers. Some players are more likeable than others, and some might even be certifiably crazy... yet what perfectly sane athlete signs up to get belted around by 300-pound behemoths for three hours every Sunday? Amusing, entertaining, and often as brutal as the sport itself, 300 Pounds of Attitude chronicles four decades of lore from the gridiron, locker room, and front office. Highlights include how Tim Rossovich once showed up outside his hotel room "on fire"; why Dick Butkus claims his reputation for meanness--which includes biting a referee's finger--was blown way out of proportion; which player was called He Hate Me, and why "He" hated him; and how dumping Gatorade on a winning coach became a postseason tradition.

Portugal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Demeude, Hugues, PUBLISHER: Taschen, It was from Portugal that Europe once set sail to conquer the unknown. In the 15th century, the land of seafarers vanquished a large part of the world and became the most powerful empire of its day -- a period of greatness which was not to last long. Today, Portugal is a small state on the edge of Europe, a country undergoing a period of change which in many areas seems untouched by the modern age. With each step you take you are confronted with remnants of Portugal's grand history -- provided you venture further than from the hotel to the beach and back. Many tourists still go to the Algarye to enjoy its eternal spring and nothing else, its sandy beaches, cliffs, bays and perfectly blue sea. They fail to discover the other side to Portugal, its people, villages, castles and monasteries, the urban centres of Lisbon, Oporto, Coimbra and Evora. This book is devoted not just to the better-known destinations but also to Portugal's diverse stretches of scenery: the rolling hills of the Alentejo province, basking in the heat of summer with its numerous medieval towns, Costa Dourada, the wildest section of coast in Southern Europe with secluded coves and cliffs which often rise hundreds of feet up out of the water, the mountain world of Serra da Estrela with deep ravines and a multitude of glacial lakes and the romantic, fertile valleys of the Mino in the far northwest of the country.

Everybody Knows: Cynicism in America

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chaloupkia, William, PUBLISHER: University of Minnesota Press, There has never been a more cynical era in American history. Disaffection from government institutions is at an all-time high. Ordinary citizens perceive political leaders to be more manipulative and jaded than ever. In Everyday Knows, William Chaloupka scrutinizes the cynicism that is our common condition, examining both its uses in the politics of backlash and resentment and its surprisingly positive aspects. Everyday Knows traces cynicism from its classical origins but emphasizes its recent emergence in American culture and politics, following a trajectory form H. L. Mencken to Richard Nixon to Bill Clinton. Cutting neatly across ideological divisions, Chaloupka discusses the ways in which cynicism is rooted in all democratic politics, and analyzes the role of the media -- in particular, television news, political ads and speeches, and books such as E. J. Dionne's Why Americans Hate Politics and William Bennett's The Book of Virtues -- in dissecting and encouraging cynicism. Chaloupka describes mass cynicism, which permeates popular culture; outsider cynicism, which is capable of cranky, even violent disruption; and the cynicism of those in power. He argues that those who issue broad pleas for civility or a renewal of community spirit usually misunderstand the cynicism they wish to treat. He also discusses the value of a cheeky, subversive "kynicism" to evoke the lively democratic practice American society must foster.

The Spanish Republic and Civil War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Casanova, Julian / Douch, Martin, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Spanish Civil War has gone down in history for the horrific violence that it generated. The climate of euphoria and hope that greeted the overthrow of the Spanish monarchy was utterly transformed just five years later by a cruel and destructive civil war. Here Juli n Casanova, one of Spain's leading historians, offers a magisterial new account of this critical period in Spanish history. He exposes the ways in which the Republic brought into the open simmering tensions between Catholics and hardline anticlericalists, bosses and workers, Church and State, order and revolution. In these conflicts tipped over into the sacas, paseos and mass killings which are still passionately debated today. The book also explores the decisive role of the international instability of the s in the duration and outcome of the conflict. Franco's victory was in the end a victory for Hitler and Mussolini and for dictatorship over democracy.

Bible Stories for Preschoolers: Old Testament

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weidmann, Jim / Weaver, Kirk, PUBLISHER: Chariot Victor Publishing, These complete resource guides provide direction and plans for "family nights." Each book leads the user through a series of 12 family night sessions which will help children learn and apply biblical truth.

Midwestern Folk Humor: Jokes on Farming, Logging, Religion,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leary, James P., PUBLISHER: August House Publishers, Jokes, anecdotes, and tall tales "Leary's book serves as an amusing smorgasbord which embraces all and spares none: Native Americans, French, Cornish, Germans, Irish, Scandinavians, Finns and Poles". -- Mount Horeb Mail

But You Like Really Dated?: The Celebropedia of Hollywood

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Casey, Ryan, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, But You Like Really Dated? by Ryan Casey has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

Philadelphia Campaign

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Martin, David G. / Martin, Jay, PUBLISHER: Da Capo Press, This all new study presents the strategy, engagements, and personalities of the Philadelphia Campaign (which included Brandywine and Germantown), along with essays on equip-ment, tactics, and uniforms of the period.

The Very Busy Spider

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carle, Eric / Benjamin, Cynthia, PUBLISHER: Philomel Books, A board book edition of the best-selling story features thermographic pages and a raised spider web children can feel for themselves, which complement the book's colorful collages and easy, rhythmic text. "-Ingram"

L'enigma della gioconda

Jeanne Kalogridis A story about Lisa Gherardini who falls in love with Giulano Medici, the son of Lorenzo de' Medici during the Florentine revolution. It is a story of love, betrayal and loss, which unravels the mysteries surrounding Leonardo da Vinci's m

American Oratorios and Cantatas: A Catalog of Works Written

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dox, Thurston J., PUBLISHER: Scarecrow Press, Includes the basic title page information, length, description of required performing forces, and location of the source for extended choral works--of which 450 are categorized as oratorios--by over composers.

Jonah's Fish Ride

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Veranos, Sandi, PUBLISHER: Chariot Victor Publishing, Now children will always have fun at their fingertips Each one of these intriguing books features a simple Bible story filled with activities and discoveries which come to light when a child scribbles the page with a pencil. Acquista Ora

Raising a Modern Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lewis, Robert, PUBLISHER: Focus on the Family Publishing, What does it mean to be a man? Moreover, how does a father instill these qualities in his son? Using as an example the process by which a boy moved through the medieval stages of knighthood, Robert Lewis identifies parallel stages for today's fathers to create ceremonies to commemorate significant milestones in a young man's journey toward becoming a modern-day knight. Beginning with a biblical perspective of manhood, author-pastor Robert Lewis shares a unique approach to shaping a boy into a man by equipping him with three essential elements: a vision, a code of conduct, and a cause (Christianity) in which to invest his life. Complete with ceremony ideas to celebrate accomplishments and ingrain them in his mind, this softcover is as insightful as it is practical in raising a boy to be a chivalrous, godly man.

The Story of Running Water

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Troughton, Joanna / Brown, Richard / Ruttle, Kate, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Reading is a major reading scheme which provides stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading and the development of literacy throughout the primary years. Acquista Ora

Meet the Bible: A Panorama of God's Word in 366 Daily

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yancey, Philip / Quinn, Brenda, PUBLISHER: Zondervan Publishing Company, This is a daily, one-year devotional tool containing Bible readings which highlight the major teachings, characters, and events of Scripture for the new Bible reader.

Japan and China in the World Political Economy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pekkanen Saadia / Pekkanen, Saadia / Tsai, Kellee, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Two powers in East Asia today stand to define the region's economic and commercial future: Japan, which rose in a spectacular industrial burst to become at present the world's second largest economy; and China, which is rapidly advancing towards a market economy under the watchful eye of the world. While much has been made of Japan and China's particular economic institutions and developmental paths, few works analyze them in a comparative framework. Including contributions from leading academics, the text focuses on the period from the s to the onset of the s, reviewing the experiences of Japan and China across the areas of development, trade, investment, finance and technology. Drawing on a combination of official documents, economic statistics, case studies and original fieldwork, this book will give political scientists, political economists, business concerns, and policy analysts a firmer grasp of the role Japan and China stand to play in the world political economy.

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