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The Atlas of Military History: An Around-the-world Survey Of Warfare Through The Ages
by Amanda LomazoffA comprehensive guide to the armed conflicts that have shaped our civilizations and our lives.Aggression. Disruption. Violence. Mortality. The components of war are familiar to us all, but it&’s often hard to understand how these battles throughout history continue to affect us today. The story of our world, from its earliest beginnings thousands of years BCE to today, is the often the story of our conflicts.The Atlas of Military History offers a fascinating look at the many wars that have been fought over land, independence, and other factors all over the globe. Organized into sections based on location and then in chronological order, this compendium covers everything from the Punic Wars in Carthage that began in 247 BCE, to the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, to World War II, to the recent Arab Spring. Full-color photos and maps, as well as highlighted sections on legendary leaders, battles, and weapons, are included. Perfect for students or anyone wanting to know more about this important aspect of our world, the Atlas of Military History is a complete portrait of our conflicts and resolutions.
The Atlas of Pern
by Karen Wynn FonstadPern has a varied climate, ranging from the rainforest of Nerat to the Snowy Wastes protect the more habitable land from the cold, blocking all but the worst of the icy polar winds. The equator runs midway between the two continents; the Snowy Wastes are approximately equidistant from it.
The Atlas of U.S. and Canadian Environmental History
by Char MillerThis visually dynamic historical atlas chronologically covers American environmental history through the use of four-color maps, photos, and diagrams, and in written entries from well known scholars.Organized into seven categories, each chapter covers: agriculture * wildlife and forestry * land use and management * technology and industry * polluti
The Attack on Feudalism in Eighteenth-Century France
by J.Q.C. MackrellFirst published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Audible Past: Cultural Origins of Sound Reproduction
by Jonathan SterneThe Audible Past explores the cultural origins of sound reproduction. It describes a distinctive sound culture that gave birth to the sound recording and the transmission devices so ubiquitous in modern life. With an ear for the unexpected, scholar and musician Jonathan Sterne uses the technological and cultural precursors of telephony, phonography, and radio as an entry point into a history of sound in its own right. Sterne studies the constantly shifting boundary between phenomena organized as "sound" and "not sound. " In The Audible Past, this history crisscrosses the liminal regions between bodies and machines, originals and copies, nature and culture, and life and death. Blending cultural studies and the history of communication technology, Sterne follows modern sound technologies back through a historical labyrinth. Along the way, he encounters capitalists and inventors, musicians and philosophers, embalmers and grave robbers, doctors and patients, deaf children and their teachers, professionals and hobbyists, folklorists and tribal singers. The Audible Past tracks the connections between the history of sound and the defining features of modernity: from developments in medicine, physics, and philosophy to the tumultuous shifts of industrial capitalism, colonialism, urbanization, modern technology, and the rise of a new middle class. A provocative history of sound, The Audible Past challenges theoretical commonplaces such as the philosophical privilege of the speaking subject, the visual bias in theories of modernity, and static descriptions of nature. It will interest those in cultural studies, media and communication studies, the new musicology, and the history of technology.
The Audubon Reader
by Richard Rhodes John James AudubonThis unprecedented anthology of John James Audubon's lively and colorful writings about the American wilderness reintroduces the great artist and ornithologist as an exceptional American writer, a predecessor to Thoreau, Emerson, and Melville.Audubon's award-winning biographer, Richard Rhodes, has gathered excerpts from his journals, letters, and published works, and has organized them to appeal to general readers. Rhodes's unobtrusive commentary frames a wide range of selections, including Audubon's vivid "bird biographies," correspondence with his devoted wife, Lucy, journal accounts of dramatic river journeys and hunting trips with the Shawnee and Osage Indians, and a generous sampling of brief narrative episodes that have long been out of print--engaging stories of pioneer life such as "The Great Pine Swamp," "The Earthquake," and "Kentucky Barbecue on the Fourth of July." Full-color reproductions of sixteen of Audubon's stunning watercolor illustrations accompany the text.The Audubon Reader allows us to experience Audubon's distinctive voice directly and provides a window into his electrifying encounter with early America: with its wildlife and birds, its people, and its primordial wilderness.(Book Jacket Status: Jacketed)
The Author’s Checklist: An Agent’s Guide to Developing and Editing Your Manuscript
by Elizabeth K. KrachtAn Indispensable Guide for All Writers in All Genres The bad news: even really good manuscripts have weak spots that are enough to garner rejections from agents and publishers. The good news: most of these problems are easy to fix — once the writer sees and understands them. After several years of evaluating manuscripts, literary agent Elizabeth Kracht noticed that many submissions had similar problems, so she began to make a list of the pitfalls. The Author&’s Checklist offers her short, easy-to-implement bites of advice, illustrated by inspiring — and cautionary — real-world examples. Most aspiring authors yearn for a friend in book publishing. The Author&’s Checklist is just that.
The Autobiography of Alexander Luria: A Dialogue with The Making of Mind
by Michael Cole Karl Levitin Alexander R. LuriaAlexander Luria was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. His official autobiography was written as a citizen of the Soviet Union, and while it provides a compelling story of his lifelong devotion to developing a comprehensive theory of the biological and cultural foundations of human nature, it is conspicuous for the absence of information about the social context of his work and his personal struggles to be a decent person in indecent times. The current "dialogic autobiography" brings the vitality of Luria's ideas back to life. Michael Cole and Karl Levitin, both of whom knew Luria well and have written about his life and work, have written a carefully researched introduction and epilogue to the original autobiography. They provide readers, for the first time, with information about the social and personal contexts of Luria's remarkable achievements. Their account is supplemented by downloadable resources with reminiscences of leading psychologists from around the world who knew and worked with Luria. At last, Luria's life and science are brought together in a single volume.The book will appeal to psychologists, neuropsychologists, and other scientists interested in Luria's life achievements.
The Automobile in American History and Culture: A Reference Guide (American Popular Culture)
by Michael L. BergerThis comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. <p><p> The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.
The Automobile: A Chronology of Its Antecedents, Development and Impact (Routledge Library Editions: The Automobile Industry Ser.)
by Clay McShaneThis comprehensive chronology of the automobile covers its engineering as well as the social, cultural and political impact of the car from the invention of the wheel to the O.J. Simpson car chase. It examines the auto industry, the road and roadside, the car in popular culture, fuel history, the spatial transformation of cities, air pollution, critics of car culture, traffic accidents, the globalization of car culture, and much more. This is a reference guide for students and scholars of transportation history and for anyone with an interest in the development of automobiles. Clay McShane is Professor of History at Northeastern University and a noted authority on transportation history. Among his earlier publications is Down the Asphalt Path: American Cities and the Automobile.
The Average Consumer in Confusion-based Disputes in European Trademark Law and Similar Fictions
by Rasmus Dalgaard LaustsenThis book contends that, with regard to the likelihood of confusion standard, European trademark law applies the average consumer incoherently and inconsistently. To test this proposal, it presents an analysis of the horizontal and vertical level of harmonization of the average consumer. The horizontal part focuses on similar fictions in areas of law adjacent to European trademark law (and in economics), and the average consumer in unfair competition law. The vertical part focuses on European trademark law, represented mainly by EU trademark law, and the trademark laws of the UK, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The book provides readers with a better understanding of key aspects of European trademark law (the average consumer applied as part of the likelihood of confusion standard) and combines relevant law and practices with theoretical content and other related areas of law (and economics). Accordingly, it is an asset for policymakers and practitioners, as well as general readers with an interest in intellectual property law and theory.
The Average Family's Guide to Financial Freedom
by Bill Toohey Mary TooheyA practical guide for an American family towards financial freedom using sensible, realistic, logical, and reasonable strategies.
The Avowing of King Arthur (Routledge Library Editions: Arthurian Literature #Vol. 10)
by Roger DahoodThis book presents the manuscript of the original poem, from the Ireland Blackburne MS. The composition is from some time between the late 14th and late 15th century. Originally published in 1984, this book introduces the manuscript with historical details and discussion of its language, structure and sources, including a bibliography of related studies. After the poem is a comprehensive notes section and glossary.
The Awful Truths: Famous Myths, Hilariously Debunked
by Brian M. Thomsenho was Mario Puzo's model for the Don Corleone character in The Godfather? Was it Joseph "Joe Bananas" Bonanno? The infamous Salvatore Maranzano? No . . . it was Puzo's mother! Senator Joseph McCarthy was responsible for the infamous "Hollywood Blacklist," right? Well, actually . . . no, he had nothing to do with it.Perfect for the cocktail party pundit or trivia buff, the quirky tidbits in The Awful Truths turn history, culture, sports, and entertainment upside down. The book examines some of our culture's oldest, most popular myths, and tells the fascinating, hilarious, and shocking stories behind what really happened, accompanied by funny illustrations that bring the players to life. Each truth is supported with ironclad evidence that skillfully explains how and where our misconceptions originated. Sometimes the truth hurts—but with The Awful Truths, it doesn't have to.
The Ayn Rand Lexicon
by Ayn Rand Harry BinswangerA prolific writer, bestselling novelist, and world-renowned philosopher, Ayn Rand defined a full system of thought--from epistemology to aesthetics. Her writing is so extensive and the range of issues she covers so enormous that those interested in finding her discussions of a given topic may have to search through many sources to locate the relevant passage. The Ayn Rand Lexicon brings together all the key ideas of her philosophy of Objectivism. Begun under Rand's supervision, this unique volume is an invaluable guide to her philosophy or reason, self-interest and laissez-faire capitalism--the philosophy so brilliantly dramatized in her novels The Fountainhead, We the Living, and Anthem.
The A–Z of Calm: How to Feel Peaceful Every Day
by Anna BarnesDive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover peace and calm every dayIn a world that seems to be constantly on the go, it's sometimes difficult to find a moment of calm - until now. Go on a journey through the pages of The A-Z of Calm to discover an array of mindful and meditative exercises that will help you locate your inner peace.With a helpful tip or activity for every letter of the alphabet, learn how to pinpoint your stress triggers, uncover methods to help you deal with stressful events and discover how you can find a pocket of calm in our hectic, modern-day society.Inside you will find:- A raft of self-care tips to help you find and retain a state of serenity- Mindfulness exercises to help both your mind and body to relax- Life-affirming quotes and affirmations for when you need a moment of clarity- Breathing techniques to help you stay present and in the moment- Top tips to help you deal with the day-to-day stresses of modern lifeLet go of stress and discover your oasis of calm.
The A–Z of Positivity: How to Feel Happier Every Day
by Anna BarnesDive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover the art of positive thinkingA is for affirmation. B is for believe. C is for compliment.There's magic in making the best out of a bad situation, no matter what life throws at you. Luckily, there are plenty of little things you can do to brighten your outlook and bring a ray of sunshine to every moment. Whether you choose to try laughter therapy, take a digital detox or tap into the power of nature, this charming A-Z guide will help your inner optimist thrive, and show you how to bring more positivity into every day.Within these pages, you will find: An A-Z of simple tips to help you boost positive thinking A raft of calming affirmations and wise words to inspire you Activity ideas and fill-in sections to start you on your journey With ideas to nourish your mind, body and spirit, this little book will help you achieve a more balanced attitude to life and be positively you.
The A–Z of Wellbeing: How to Feel Good Every Day
by Anna BarnesDive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover the art of living well every dayA is for attitude. B is for balance. C is for connection.The things that add up to a happier life don't have to be complicated. Whether you choose to dance and sing, give yoga a go or tap into the power of quietude and kindness, this charming A-Z guide will help you find your perfect path towards a greater sense of well-being.Within these pages, you will find: An A-Z of simple tips to help you boost your well-being A raft of calming affirmations and wise words to inspire you Activity ideas and fill-in sections to start you on your journey Inspiration for bringing more happiness into every day With ideas to nourish your mind, body and spirit, let this little book help you work your way to a wonderful sense of well-being.
The A–Z of Wellbeing: How to Feel Good Every Day
by Anna BarnesDive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover the art of living well every dayA is for attitude. B is for balance. C is for connection.The things that add up to a happier life don't have to be complicated. Whether you choose to dance and sing, give yoga a go or tap into the power of quietude and kindness, this charming A-Z guide will help you find your perfect path towards a greater sense of well-being.Within these pages, you will find: An A-Z of simple tips to help you boost your well-being A raft of calming affirmations and wise words to inspire you Activity ideas and fill-in sections to start you on your journey Inspiration for bringing more happiness into every day With ideas to nourish your mind, body and spirit, let this little book help you work your way to a wonderful sense of well-being.
The BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy
by Dominic Wyse Nicole Mockler Vivienne Baumfield Martin ReardonOne of the most pressing topics worldwide is how we can improve education to enhance people’s life chances. The BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy, 2 Vol. offers an in-depth exploration of the ways in which education research intersects with and can lead to improvements in education. Through detailed examinations of educational policies, practices, values, and research methodologies, the handbook navigates the complexities inherent in educational systems and in so doing presents a unique new picture of education worldwide. Volume One of the Handbook set focuses on Understanding Research-Informed Education, and Volume Two focuses on how to implement it. Across six parts and fifty-two chapters, the authors and editors explore a myriad of critical topics including using research to promote equity within education systems, rethinking pedagogy, and knowledge mobilisation through practitioner-led inquiry. New developments in aspects such as systematic approaches to research synthesis are presented by world-leading experts. Authors of the chapters draw from many different sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of education, including perspectives from the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. This understanding combines cutting-edge education research and scholarship to provide insights into how education is enacted in countries and institutions through policy and practice. Featuring a truly diverse team of scholars to account for global perspectives, the BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy, 2 Vol. is an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners who are interested in the new frontiers in education research, policy and practice. Volume One: Understanding Research-Informed Education Part One - Defining and Theorising Research-Informed Education Part Two - Methodological Debates in the Field Part Three - International Comparison and Educational Policy Volume Two: Implementing Research-Informed Education Part Four - Effective policy and practice in national contexts Part Five – Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment Part Six – Practitioners and learners as researchers
The BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy
by Dominic Wyse Nicole Mockler Vivienne Baumfield Martin ReardonOne of the most pressing topics worldwide is how we can improve education to enhance people’s life chances. The BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy, 2 Vol. offers an in-depth exploration of the ways in which education research intersects with and can lead to improvements in education. Through detailed examinations of educational policies, practices, values, and research methodologies, the handbook navigates the complexities inherent in educational systems and in so doing presents a unique new picture of education worldwide. Volume One of the Handbook set focuses on Understanding Research-Informed Education, and Volume Two focuses on how to implement it. Across six parts and fifty-two chapters, the authors and editors explore a myriad of critical topics including using research to promote equity within education systems, rethinking pedagogy, and knowledge mobilisation through practitioner-led inquiry. New developments in aspects such as systematic approaches to research synthesis are presented by world-leading experts. Authors of the chapters draw from many different sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of education, including perspectives from the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. This understanding combines cutting-edge education research and scholarship to provide insights into how education is enacted in countries and institutions through policy and practice. Featuring a truly diverse team of scholars to account for global perspectives, the BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy, 2 Vol. is an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners who are interested in the new frontiers in education research, policy and practice. Volume One: Understanding Research-Informed Education Part One - Defining and Theorising Research-Informed Education Part Two - Methodological Debates in the Field Part Three - International Comparison and Educational Policy Volume Two: Implementing Research-Informed Education Part Four - Effective policy and practice in national contexts Part Five – Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment Part Six – Practitioners and learners as researchers
The BIG BLACK BOOK of VERY DIRTY WORDS
by Alexis MunierAirplane Blonde. Intercorpse. Prostitot. Queef. Rainbow Kiss. There's a big world of obscenity out there--and you'll explore every profane nook and cranny in this compilation. We're talking about more than 2,000 insults, obscenities, and vulgarities raw enough to make even the most unflappable linguist blush. Forget grammar school swearing; this is advanced cursing for the most discerning dirty mouths! From the colorful--geequals, manscape, prairie dog--to the crude--giraffe, Roman shower, vagitarian, this big-ass book of bad language will have you dissing douchebags with doolally style in just a friggin' minute!
The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide: From Pacifiers to Potties . . . Why, When, and What to Buy for Pregnancy Through Preschool
by Heather MacleanReal moms reveal the secrets to successful baby gear shopping. You've waited your whole life to get your hands on that magic baby product scanning gun. And it's brilliant fun. For the first three hours. And then it gets downright overwhelming. You know you need a crib, but what about a bassinet, a cradle, or a play yard? The stroller you love comes with a carry-cot, but can you actually carry the baby in it? Will you be able to get the green beans out of the cracks in that adorable high chair? You're a smart chick?why is this so hard? It doesn't have to be! The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide is the most comprehensive guide to baby products on the planet. Heather Maclean and Hollie Schultz, the founders of BabyGizmo.com, a product-testing and research coalition of moms, pediatricians, and child development experts, walk you through not only standard purchases like car seats and high chairs, but also new generation choices like luxury stroller systems and designer diaper bags. Amidst Heather and Hollie's real-life mom stories and confessions (yes, they tasted the toys on their babies' activity centers), you'll discover: What you really need versus what's just nice to have Which products to include (and not include) on your baby registry The best time of the year to buy certain items Which products to store in the perfectly packed diaper bag How to avoid the "bad baby product buying cycle" Even which products can make you pretty The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide will help you select the right products for your unique needs and lifestyle, so you can bask in the bliss of a perfect purchase, stroll with confidence, and know your neighbors have diaper bag envy.
The Baby Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance (Owner's and Instruction Manual)
by Joe Borgenicht Louis BorgenichtAt Last! A Beginner's Guide to Newborn Baby Technology You've programmed your DVR, you've installed a wireless Internet connection, you can even check Facebook on your cell phone. But none of this experience will prepare you for the world's biggest technological marvel: a newborn baby. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Baby Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: What's the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers here--courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and his son, Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare.
The BabyCenter Essential Guide to Your Baby's First Year: Expert Advice and Mom-to-Mom Wisdom from the World's Most Popular Parenting Website
by Anna McGrail Daphne Metland Linda J. Murray Editors of BabyCenter<p>An incomparable guide to every aspect of caring for an infant during the first year, jam-packed with the expert advice and real-world, mom-to-mom wisdom that makes BabyCenter the world's number-one online parenting resource. <p>First-time moms and dads all share the same concern: Is my baby happy, healthy, and behaving normally? <p>Through extensive research, the trusted editors at BabyCenter, the world's number-one parenting website, have created the ultimate bedside companion for new parents.<p> This book (featuring all new content never before seen on the Web site) draws on nonjudgmental voices of BabyCenter's team of advisors and the experiences of millions of parents to paint a detailed, accurate, and helpful picture of a newborn to 12-month-old. <p>In it you'll find: <br>- Step-by-step guides to the "firsts," including first feeding, first diaper change, first bath, and more <br>- BabyCenter buzz: helpful advice from BabyCenter moms from all walks of life <br>- Milestone reality checks: results from BabyCenter's exclusive survey of more than 100,000 parents about what really happens when in their baby's development <br>- Decision guides: pros and cons of breastfeeding vs. formula feeding, cloth vs. disposable diapers, and more <br>- Just for dads: involved dads find all the help they need to truly co-parent from day one <br>- Essential health guide helps anxious new parents spot and treat the most common illnesses of the first year