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50 Art Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by Susie HodgeFrom Romanesque to Realism; Pop Art to Pluralism, in this series, Susie Hodge introduces the most important art ideas and concepts that form the foundations of Western art.
50 Art Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by Susie HodgeFrom Romanesque to Realism; Pop Art to Pluralism, in this series, Susie Hodge introduces the most important art ideas and concepts that form the foundations of Western art.
50 Capitalism Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by Jonathan PortesIn a series of 50 accessible essays, Jonathan Portes demystifies the fundamental concepts of capitalism - from its history, core theories and key institutions to its current-day political power and social impact.From stock markets to banks, globalization to Marxism, 50 Capitalism Ideas is a complete introduction to the most the world's dominant economic system.
50 Capitalism Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by Jonathan PortesIn a series of 50 accessible essays, Jonathan Portes demystifies the fundamental concepts of capitalism - from its history, core theories and key institutions to its current-day political power and social impact.From stock markets to banks, globalization to Marxism, 50 Capitalism Ideas is a complete introduction to the most the world's dominant economic system.
50 Universe Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by Joanne BakerIn a series of 50 accessible essays, Jo Baker introduces and explains all of the essential concepts, major discoveries and the very latest thinking in astrophysics.From heliocentrism to Newton's theory of optics, the theory of relativity to supermassive black holes, 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know: Universe is a complete introduction to the most important concepts about our universe.
50 Universe Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by Joanne BakerIn a series of 50 accessible essays, Jo Baker introduces and explains all of the essential concepts, major discoveries and the very latest thinking in astrophysics.From heliocentrism to Newton's theory of optics, the theory of relativity to supermassive black holes, 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know: Universe is a complete introduction to the most important concepts about our universe.
501 German Verbs, Sixth Edition (Barron's 501 Verbs)
by Henry StrutzPublisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.Choose Barron&’s for language learning–a trusted resource for over 50 years!This brand-new edition of 501 German Verbs provides language learners with fingertip access to a carefully curated selection of the 501 most common German verbs–in all tenses and moods! Each verb is listed alphabetically in chart form–one verb per page along with its English translation. Follow the clear, concise instruction, then take your language fluency to the next level with an online activity center.This comprehensive guide also includes:Updated example sentences for every verb accompanied by the English translationThe popular 55 Essential Verbs feature, with an in-depth look at usage and formation for the trickiest German verbsHundreds of verb practice drills with detailed answer explanationsNumerous reference sections, including an explanation of German pronunciation, special verb uses, frequently used expressions, and much moreOnline content includes:Audio program modeling native speaker rhythms and pronunciationFour practice quizzes to help you practice German sentence completion, conversational dialogue, and word completion exercisesAnswer explanations for all questions plus a timed test option and scoring
A Concise Dictionary of Correct English
by B. PhythianThis easy A-to-Z reference guide offers essential information on English grammar as well as practical advice on avoiding common mistakes. A thorough understanding of English grammar is essential for anyone who wishes to communicate clearly and confidently. A Concise Dictionary of Correct English offers readers a detailed overview of English usage, provided in a quick-reference alphabetical format. From the rules of &“Abbreviations&” and &“Accents&” to the proper deployment of &“Would&” versus &“Should&”, this thorough and accessible volume is an ideal resource for improving one&’s grasp of English.
A Cultural History of Copyright: From Books to Networks
by Julio CarvalhoCombining philosophical and historical perspectives, this book focuses on the rise of a legal institution that has dominated the economy of knowledge ever since it burst onto the scene at the dawn of modernity in the heartlands of Europe. From the age of print to the age of networks and disruptive technologies, this book explores the place of copyright amid the various conceptual transformations it has undergone over time. Uniquely, it presents an in-depth philosophical treatment of the cultural history of copyright from its beginnings to the present. Although copyright is a central topic, the content is by no means limited to it. The main question the author seeks to answer is: how do legal institutions emerge and how do they evolve over time? Though copyright is a wonderful example for tackling this question, a selection of other institutions, such as the social practice of promising in eighteenth-century Britain, are also addressed at considerable length. What the author has managed to show in this book is that the transformations which modern law has undergone since the eighteenth century are inextricably linked to those which have shaped the modern subject to the core. Law forms part of those great schemes of intelligibility that allow us to understand ourselves better. We need to delve deep into the multiple layers of culture if we want to fully understand how the morphology and cultural archaeology of our legal institutions intertwine.
A Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
by A J BlissA fascinating A-to-Z reference to foreign words and phrases that have become part of contemporary English usage. The English language has been greatly enriched by a vast array of words and phrases imported from other tongues, such as comrade, chateau, wunderkind, and vox populi. For the average English speaker, many are bound to be familiar. Some may even appear to be standard English, while others may seem, well,foreign. A Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases presents a comprehensive list of such terms, with entries that reveal their meanings and etymologies.
A Field Guide to Tequila: What It Is, Where It's From, and How to Taste It
by Clayton J. SzczechFor the tequila curious and the tequila connoisseur alike, a complete, illustrated guide to one of the world&’s most popular spirits Time to put away the shot glass—tequila long ago left its spring break clichés in the dust. Today, it is not just a sophisticated global phenomenon but is poised to surpass vodka to become the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. Which means there&’s no better time for A Field Guide to Tequila, the new bible on this popular spirit. Whether you&’re already an aficionado who likes to slow-sip an artisanal extra-añejo or a margarita lover curious about your favorite drink and what makes it special, A Field Guide to Tequila takes you step by step into everything that makes tequila tequila, from how it came about, to how it&’s made, to how to select, taste, and serve it. Beginning with the origin of every bottle of tequila—the unique blue agave (which is actually much closer, biologically, to a lily than a cactus)—it&’s all here: The life cycle of the blue agave and the complex process of turning it into liquor (hint: There&’s harvesting, steaming, roasting, and—still in use in one legendary distillery—working mules). The five classes of tequila, including the unfortunate myth of blanco&’s inferiority. How to read a tequila label. The seventeen tequila producers to know and brands you need to explore, from giants of the industry like Patrón and José Cuervo to traditionalists, artisans, and innovators, including Tapatío, Siete Leguas, Ocho, G4, and Cava de Oro. The real deal with so many celebrity tequila brands, a phenomenon that started with Bing Crosby. How to set up a tequila tasting. A complete guide to tequila tourism, including dos and don&’ts for visiting the town of Tequila, best times to go, essential stops, and a glossary of Spanish. Oh, and a recipe for a best-ever margarita, plus three other classic tequila cocktails, including the Rolling Stones&’ favorite, the tequila sunrise. With its striking visuals and appealing package, A Field Guide to Tequila is a go-to reference that felicitously also feels like a real gift book—and vice versa.
A Happy Move: Everything You Need to Know Before and After the Boxes Are Packed
by Devra Jacobs Brit EldersThis interactive how-to book can help relieve the anxiety and stress of relocation while giving people who are moving great tips on how to organize, control, and enjoy the experience.Moving. It&’s a major life change. It doesn&’t matter if it&’s across town or across the country, the event of moving creates a mixed emotional mindset. From packing up all your possessions to renting and driving a moving truck to reconnecting your services, there are so many things to take care of in a move that the whole process can be daunting. Sprinkled with first-hand experiences and tips, A Happy Move is your owner&’s guide for a seamless, practical, stress-free move. This book provides plenty of recommendations and resources, with inside knowledge from U-Haul® and 1-800-PACK-RAT. The convenient spiral-bound book includes various lists that help you check off the items required before, during, and after a move to make the process easier, more cost-effective, and more fulfilling. It&’s a tool for anyone considering a location change, whether it&’s for work, school, military service, closeness to family and friends, or just a change of scenery. No matter the distance or final destination, if you&’re a renter or homeowner, you, too, can follow this step-by-step process and experience A Happy Move.
A Historical and Legal Comparison between Tianxia Wei Gong and Quod Omnes Tangit (Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice #110)
by Yifan ShangThis book explores the historical and legal importance of two principles, Quod Omnes Tangit, and Tianxia Wei Gong, which have played significant roles in European and Chinese political and legal history. While Quod Omnes Tangit has been thoroughly researched, Tianxia Wei Gong has not been systematically examined. This thesis fills this void and connects these two principles for the first time. Quod Omnes Tangit was initially introduced in Justinian's Codex Civil, while Tianxia Wei Gong originated from Liji, one of the books in a key series of works by Confucius. Liji is comparable to the Thora in the Old Testament and is considered as important as law in Chinese legal history. Both principles have undergone comparable developmental processes, with scholars contributing to their reinterpretation. This book thoroughly examines the interpretations of individual scholars, with particular attention given to Liang Qichao, who is the only one to have mentioned both Tianxia Wei Gong and Quod Omnes Tangit. The book also provides an explanation for the original discrepancies in their concepts, particularly their methodologies in distributing and legitimizing rights. This research will be of interest to legal philosophers and historians in both the Western and Eastern worlds, legal practitioners and policymakers, and researchers seeking to explain current events and explore fundamental differences between the East and West.
A History of the Social Sciences in 101 Books
by Cécile Vidal Laurent Berger Cyril Lemieux Marielle Macé Gildas SalmonAn intellectual history of the social sciences that offers a library of 101 books that broke new ground for the field.What are the social sciences? What unifies them? This essay collection seeks to answer these and other important questions as it considers how the field has developed over the years, from post–World War II to the present day throughout the world. Edited by Cyril Lemieux, Laurent Berger, Marielle Macé, Gildas Salmon, and Cécile Vidal, A History of the Social Sciences in 101 Books brings together a diverse range of researchers in the social sciences to present short essays on 101 books—both renowned and lesser known—that have shaped the field, from Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer&’s Dialectic of Enlightenment (1947) to Michel Aglietta&’s Money: 5000 Years of Debt and Power (2016).While there have been surveys and intellectual histories of particular disciplines within the social sciences (history, anthropology, sociology), until now there has been no intellectual history of the social sciences as a unified whole. Far from presenting a fixed and frozen canon, A History of the Social Sciences in 101 Books offers instead a moving, multiform landscape with no settled questions, only an ongoing series of new perspectives and challenges to previously established grounding.
A Pocket Style Manual, APA Version
by Diana Hacker Nancy SommersAt-a-glance help for writing in APA StyleHacker/Sommers’ A Pocket Style Manual, APA Style, 9th edition offers quick, authoritative writing advice in an affordable and portable handbook. Whether you need guidance on grammar or help documenting in APA, this handbook has the answers you need.
A Praxis of Presence in Curriculum Theory: Advancing Currere against Cultural Crises in Education (Studies in Curriculum Theory Series)
by William F. PinarBuilding on his seminal methodological contribution to the field – currere – here William F. Pinar posits a praxis of presence as a unique form of individual engagement against current cultural crises in education. Bringing together a series of updated essays, articles, and new writings to form this comprehensive volume, Pinar first demonstrates how a praxis of presence furthers the study of curriculum as lived experience to overcome self-enclosure, restart lived and historical time, and understand technology through a process of regression, progression, analysis, and synthesis. Pinar then further illustrates how this practice can inform curricular responses to countering presentism, narcissism, and techno-utopianism in educators’ work with "digital natives." Ultimately, this book offers researchers, scholars, and teacher educators in the fields of curriculum theory, the sociology of education, and educational policy more broadly the analytical and methodological tools by which to advance their understanding of currere, and in doing so, allows them to tackle the main cultural issues that educators face today.
A Regulatory Framework for the Art Market?: Authenticity, Forgeries and the Role of Art Experts (Studies in Art, Heritage, Law and the Market #7)
by Anna BolzThis book addresses practical issues in connoisseurship and authentication, as well as the legal implications that arise when an artwork’s authenticity is challenged. In addition, the standards and processes of authentication are critically examined and the legal complications which can inhibit the expression of expert opinions are discussed. The notion of authenticity has always commanded the attention of art market participants and the general art-minded public alike. Coinciding with this, forgery is often considered to be the world’s most glamorous crime, packed with detective stories that are usually astonishing and often bizarre. The research includes findings by economists, sociologists, art historians, lawyers, academics and practitioners, all of which yield insights into the mechanics and peculiarities of the art business and explain why it works so differently from other markets. However, this book will be of interest not only to academics, but to everyone interested in questions of authenticity, forgery and connoisseurship. At the same time, one of its main aims is to advocate best practices in the art market and to stress the importance of cooperation among all disciplines with a stake in it. The results are intended to offer guidance to art market stakeholders, legal practitioners and art historians alike, while also promoting mutual understanding and cooperation.
A Selective History of 'Bad' Video Games: Unfulfilled Potential, Interesting Mistakes and Downright Clunkers
by Michael GreenhutDid you grow up playing video games when you had to wait online to get them? Do you remember the bad, weird, or otherwise underrated video games of your youth? Did you like a few of them more than your friends did? A Selective History of ‘Bad’ Video Games will walk you down memory lane and perform unholy excavations of games you remember, games you’ve forgotten, and games you never knew you wanted to read about during your lunch break. From a seemingly nude Atari 2600 karate referee to a basketball star doing martial arts to a tiger that speaks broken English and walks through walls, the book will try to uncover what the developers were thinking — and occasionally succeed. While there’s been some recent coverage of the most famously “bad” video game — E.T. — this book starts there and continues on to 40 other curiously (or unsurprisingly) unsuccessful video games during the first few decades of the industry’s lifespan. Written by a modern day video game developer, the book explores why these games failed, whether or not they truly deserved it, and what could have made them better. The covered games include screen shots that capture awkward moments, irreverent captions, and pages of tongue-in-cheek psychoanalysis.
A Short Guide to the Pronunciation of New Testament Greek (Eerdmans Language Resources)
by Benjamin KantorWhat did the apostles&’ Greek sound like?How should New Testament Greek be pronounced in our classrooms? Often students are taught Erasmian pronunciation, which does not even reproduce Erasmus&’s own pronunciation faithfully, let alone that of the New Testament authors. But if we want to process the language of the New Testament the same way its original authors and readers did, we should use their pronunciation. In his new book, Benjamin Kantor breaks a path toward an authentic pronunciation of Koine Greek at the time of the New Testament, seeking to improve students&’ reading proficiency.A Short Guide to the Pronunciation of New Testament Greek distills Kantor&’s new monograph, The Pronunciation of New Testament Greek, with an eye toward practical instruction. The first comprehensive phonological and orthographic study of Judeo-Palestinian Koine Greek, The Pronunciation of New Testament Greek surveys thousands of inscriptions and papyri to determine historical pronunciation. A Short Guide gives students an overview of the basics of phonology before explaining the pronunciation of each Greek letter and phoneme individually. Perfect for classroom use, this guide explains Kantor&’s cutting-edge research accessibly and includes sample texts for reading practice.
A Student's Companion for In Conversation: A Writer's Guidebook
by Bedford/St.Martin'sA Student’s Companion to In Conversation helps writers make the most of their handbook and their composition course. Its practical workbook format and attention to key topics taught in the course make it a useful tool for boosting student performance. Part 1 includes common college success strategies such as time management. Part 2 covers topics common to first-year composition such as essay development, active reading, audience awareness, peer review, revision, and working with sources. Part 3 includes 16 graphic organizers that help more visually-oriented students plan and organize different types of writing. And Part 4 includes exercises in sentence-level topics including parallelism, subject-verb agreement, fragments, using commas and quotation marks, and more. Offering more than 60 exercises and dozens of activities to engage students in the work of the course, A Student’s Companion to In Conversation helps new academic writers get and stay on-level.
A Study of Legal Tradition of China from a Culture Perspective: Searching for Harmony in the Natural Order
by Zhiping LiangProfessor Zhiping Liang offers a new understanding of Chinese legal tradition in this profoundly influential book. Unlike the available literature using the usual method of legal history research, this book attempts to illustrate ancient Chinese legal tradition through cultural interpretation. The author holds that both the concept and practice of law are meaningful cultural symbols. The law reveals not only the life pattern in a specific time and space but also the world of the mind of a specific group of people. Therefore, just as cultures have different types, laws embedded in different societies and cultures also have different characters and spirits. Believing that human experience is often condensed into concepts, categories, and classifications, the author begins his discussion with the analysis of relevant terms and then seeks to understand history by interpreting the interaction and interconnectedness of the words, ideas, and practices. Based on the same understanding, the author uses modern concepts reflectively and critically, consciously exploiting the differences between ancient and contemporary Chinese and Western concepts to achieve a more realistic understanding of history while avoiding the ethnocentrism and modern-centrism common in historical studies.
A Survey of the Old Testament: Fourth Edition
by John H. Walton Andrew E. HillAn indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament.The purpose of studying the Old Testament is to understand God and his redemptive work more fully. However, this goal is complicated by the fact that it was transmitted through a very different language and culture from our own. A Survey of the Old Testament addresses background information, purpose, message, structure, and major themes of the Old Testament to help readers understand its message and relevance.Chapters introducing each major section of the Old Testament are included, as are chapters dealing with issues of interpretation, hermeneutics, theology, geography, archaeology, history, formation of the Old Testament canon, and the Old Testament's relationship to the New Testament. The fourth edition features a renewed focus on purpose, theology, and message while also providing a more succinct textbook less intimidating to students.Features included for each book of the Old Testament:Writing of the BookBackgroundOutline of the BookPurpose and MessageStructure and OrganizationMajor ThemesQuestions for Further Study and DiscussionFurther ReadingComplete with updated full-color maps, photos, timelines, and charts, the latest edition of this widely acclaimed textbook is a useful and readable tool for students and other readers who wish to better understand the Old Testament and God's redemptive work.
A Systematic Approach to Evaluation of Nursing Programs
by Marilyn OermannAs the need for high-quality nursing programs, new programs, and new delivery methods continues to grow, systematic and ongoing program evaluation is increasingly critical to the success of nursing schools at all levels of education. A Systematic Approach to Evaluation of Nursing Programs, Second Edition, equips nurse educators, administrators, and others involved in program evaluation with truly transformative strategies for conducting ongoing formative and summative evaluation of nursing programs. This approachable resource combines in one concise volume detailed coverage of the concepts nurse educators must understand to engage in program evaluation and accreditation as well as examples and practical strategies for successfully applying those concepts. Updated with the latest perspectives from respected authorities across the field of nursing education and new chapters, this second edition provides the current, comprehensive support needed to confidently engage in program evaluation and build stronger nursing education programs.
A través del tiempo: Un recorrido visual por la historia (DK Children's Timelines)
by DKDesde dinosaurios y vikingos hasta aviones y robots, descubre todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la historia en esta increíble colección de líneas de tiempo para mentes jóvenes curiosas.A través del tiempo es una enciclopedia infantil que te lleva en un viaje desde el Big Bang hasta el mundo moderno a través de más de 130 líneas de tiempo ilustradas.Recorre 13 000 millones de años de historia, desde el Big Bang hasta la era digital. Extraordinarias cronologías que muestran los mayores acontecimientos del mundo: el auge y la caída de los imperios, los inventos que han cambiado nuestras vidas, los grandes avances de la ciencia o la evolución del arte.La enciclopedia brinda un gran conocimiento general, desde el pirata más sediento de sangre de todos los tiempos hasta el primer crimen que se resuelve estudiando las huellas digitales.Esta completa enciclopedia visual incluye temas tan variados como la Revolución Industrial, la moda, la robótica y la astronomía, así como historias divertidas de espías y juegos de mesa, garantizando algo para todos los gustos. La historia realmente cobra vida a medida que se explora cada línea de tiempo utilizando bellas ilustraciones detalladas con texto sencillo y fácil de leer. Además, esta enciclopedia cubre eventos de todos los continentes, por lo que da una visión verdaderamente internacional de la historia universal.A través del tiempo es el regalo perfecto para niños de 8 a 12 años, tanto como apoyo para sus tareas escolares como para que aprendan en su tiempo libre lo fascinante que es la historia.Historia mundial para mentes jóvenes curiosasSumérgete en esta enciclopedia universal para mentes jóvenes curiosas y descubre la historia de la humanidad desde la creación del universo hasta la actualidad. Los acontecimientos más destacados de cada época son resaltados en más de 130 líneas del tiempo. Además, esta enciclopedia está ilustrada con hermosas fotografías, así como con una selección detallada de contenido repleto de curiosidades para un aprendizaje totalmente intuitivo.Adéntrate en A través del tiempo, una enciclopedia para niños que nos cuenta la historia de la humanidad de forma cronológica a lo largo de los siguientes capítulos: - La Prehistoria. Antes del 3000 A.C. - El mundo antiguo. 3000 A.C-500 D.C. - El mundo medieval. 500-1450. - La edad de la exploración. 1450-1750. - La edad de la revolución. 1750-1914. - El mundo moderno. Desde 1914.A través del tiempo, es la edición en español de Timelines of Everything un libro en español para niños que pertenece a nuestra colección de libros de referencia, un rincón de nuestro catálogo donde encontrarás grandes libros destinados a niños y jóvenes que fomentan su aprendizaje y desarrollo para que aprendan de una manera fácil y divertida.
ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor
by American College of Sports MedicineACSM’s Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor, 2nd Edition, equips fitness professionals with the knowledge and the skills needed to effectively lead group exercise in gyms, studios, recreational facilities, and clubs. An essential resource for undergraduate exercise science programs, students in pre-professional programs, and those independently prepping for the ACSM-GEI certification, this engaging, accessible text reflects the authoritative expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and delivers complete preparation for becoming an ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor. The extensively revised and reorganized 2nd Edition streamlines learning and aligns content to the domains of the ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor Exam, boosting exam confidence and delivering step-by-step guidance to ensure success in professional practice.