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Basura: Cultures of Waste in Contemporary Spain (Under the Sign of Nature)
by Samuel AmagoWhat makes trash trash? How do we decide what to throw away? Driven by these questions and others, Samuel Amago takes us through the streets and alleys of Spain, sorting through recycling bins, libraries, social media, bookstores, and message boards in search of things that have been forgotten, jettisoned, forsaken. Ranging in topic from the transformation of urban space during the transition to democracy to a twenty-first-century sanitation strike that paralyzed Madrid for weeks, from the films of Pedro Almodóvar to graphic novels about Spain’s housing crisis, Basura presents an alternative story of contemporary Spanish culture through the lens of wasted things.Not merely an environmental problem, the proliferation of trash is an indicator of the social, political, and economic processes that undergird late, neoliberal capitalism. In chapters on cinema, photography, archaeology, drawing, comics, literature, ecology, and urban design, Amago places waste objects into dialogue with the cultural practices and structures of power that have produced them. Drawing from archaeological, ecocritical, and new materialist approaches, Amago argues that discards possess agency and generate an array of effects. Just as trash never fully disappears but returns to haunt its creators, so history never vanishes despite being buried or ignored by official narratives. Basura considers the efforts of artists, writers, and designers for whom waste is a means to withstand cultural erasure.
America's Unwritten Constitution: The Precedents and Principles We Live By
by Akhil Reed AmarDespite its venerated place atop American law and politics, our written Constitution does not enumerate all of the rules and rights, principles and procedures that actually govern modern America. The document makes no explicit mention of cherished concepts like the separation of powers and the rule of law. On some issues, the plain meaning of the text misleads. For example, the text seems to say that the vice president presides over his own impeachment trial-but surely this cannot beright. As esteemed legal scholar Akhil Reed Amar explains inAmerica’s Unwritten Constitution, the solution to many constitutional puzzles lies not solely within the written document, but beyond it-in the vast trove of values, precedents, and practices that complement and complete the terse text. In this sequel toAmerica’s Constitution: A Biography, Amar takes readers on a tour of our nation’sunwrittenConstitution, showing how America’s foundational document cannot be understood in textual isolation. Proper constitutional interpretation depends on a variety of factors, such as the precedents set by early presidents and Congresses; common practices of modern American citizens; venerable judicial decisions; and particularly privileged sources of inspiration and guidance, including theFederalistpapers, William Blackstone’sCommentaries on the Laws of England, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and Martin Luther King, Jr. ’s "I Have a Dream” speech. These diverse supplements are indispensible instruments for making sense of the written Constitution. When used correctly, these extra-textual aids support and enrich the written document without supplanting it. An authoritative work by one of America’s preeminent legal scholars,America’s Unwritten Constitutionpresents a bold new vision of the American constitutional system, showing how the complementary relationship between the Constitution’s written and unwritten components is one of America’s greatest and most enduring strengths.
Alone Together: How Marriage In America Is Changing
by Paul R. Amato Alan Booth David R. Johnson Stacy J. RogersMost observers agree that marriage in America has been changing. Some think it is in decline, that the growth of individualism has made it increasingly difficult to achieve satisfying and stable relationships. Others believe that changes, such as increasing gender equality, have made marriage a better arrangement for men as well as women. Based on two studies of marital quality in America twenty years apart, this book takes a middle view, showing that while the divorce rate has leveled off, spouses are spending less time together--people may be "bowling alone" these days, but married couples are also eating alone. Indeed, the declining social capital of married couples--including the fact that couples have fewer shared friends--combined with the general erosion of community ties in American society has had pervasive, negative effects on marital quality. At the same time, family income has increased, decision-making equality between husbands and wives is greater, marital conflict and violence have declined, and the norm of lifelong marriage enjoys greater support than ever. The authors conclude that marriage is an adaptable institution, and in accommodating the vast changes that have occurred in society over the recent past, it has become a less cohesive, yet less confining arrangement.
A Red-necked Green Bird
by AmbaiMyths and legends jostle with the contemporary in these stories where social issues of our times resonate with the inevitability of the past. The lyricism of Carnatic ragas permeate the pages of this quiet and powerful book in which love is rendered in all its immeasurable avatars—parental, carnal, platonic, romantic, divine. There is the woman who reinvents the notion of love in a unique way that amalgamates technology and spirituality through the internet; a man full of love who can sing Bulleh Shah and the woman who has lost her all in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots; the woman in the title story who stands by her deaf daughter but understands why her husband must leave the home they have built with love all these years; the man who finds out what it is to be a woman after a dip in the pond... These short stories are shorn of sentimentality but have a deep understanding of what it means to live, to love and to die. CS Lakshmi, writing under the pseudonym Ambai, has been a significant voice in Indian literature for the past four decades. A Red-necked Green Bird is the writer&’s seventh collection of short stories.
Twenty-Five Yards of War: The Extraordinary Courage of Ordinary Men in World War II
by Stephen E. Ambrose Ronald J. DrezFrom the sinking decks of a navy cruiser to the cockpit of a doomed B-25 bomber, Ronald J. Drez takes us to the front lines of World War II. Through Drez's gripping narrative style, we meet twelve men, all ordinary soldiers, and learn what the war was like through their eyes, experiencing their own 'twenty-five yards of war.' The men in these pages represent all branches of the military who were sent on impossible missions, where they witnessed triumphs and tragedies. As a result of Drez's ten years of research and over 1,400 interviews, Twenty-Five Yards of War is a tribute to all of the soldiers who fought in World War II--those who walked away with amazing stories to tell, and those who did not make it home.
Social Work and Social Welfare: An Introduction 8th Edition
by Rosalie Ambrosino Joseph Heffernan Guy Shuttlesworth Robert AmbrosinoIntegrating the latest accreditation standards and practices from the field, the eighth edition of bestselling SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE gives readers a solid understanding of the social work profession and the role the profession plays in the social welfare system. In keeping with the current Council on Social Work Education's Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, the book presents a generalist practice perspective in addressing social welfare issues within the context of the systems/ecological framework, the overarching framework used by generalist practitioners as they intervene to address social welfare needs at the individual, family, group, organization, community, and societal levels. Illustrating that there are many reasons why social problems occur, the book explores the history, values, and economic, political and cultural factors that surround these issues, as well as the attempts to solve or address them. Completely current, the eighth edition also includes updates on such key issues as health care, mental health, immigration, and criminal justice.
Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Control
by American Public Health AssociationProvides information on chronic disease epidemiology, prevention, and control. For professionals and students. The three major sections are: public health approaches to chronic disease control, selected lifestyle risk factors, and major chronic diseases. Focuses on those diseases that account for a large proportion of morbidity and mortality.
The Meaning of Movement: Developmental and Clinical Perspectives of the Kestenberg Movement Profile
by Janet Kestenberg Amighi Susan Loman Penny Lewis K. Mark SossinThe primary objective of this book is to present the Kestenberg Movement Profile (KMP)--a multi-tiered system for the notation of observed movement patterns, classification of these patterns, and analysis of an individual's movement repertoire.
Critical Approaches to the Study of Higher Education: A Practical Introduction
by Ana M. Martínez-Alemán, Brian Pusser, and Estela Mara BensimonAn essential guide to incorporating critical research into higher education scholarship.Winner of the Outstanding Publication Award of the Post-secondary Education Division of the American Educational Research AssociationCritical theory has much to teach us about higher education. By linking critical models, methods, and research tools with an advocacy-driven vision of the central challenges facing postsecondary researchers and staff, Critical Approaches to the Study of Higher Education makes a significant—and long overdue—contribution to the development of the field. The contributors argue that, far from being overly abstract, critical tools and methods are central to contemporary scholarship and can have practical policy implications when brought to the study of higher education. They argue that critical research design and critical theories help scholars see beyond the normative models and frameworks that have long limited our understanding of students, faculty, institutions, the organization and governance of higher education, and the policies that shape the postsecondary arena. A rigorous and invaluable guide for researchers seeking innovative approaches to higher education and the morass of traditionally functionalist, rational, and neoliberal thinking that mars the field, this book is also essential for instructors who wish to incorporate the lessons of critical scholarship into their course development, curriculum, and pedagogy.
The Phoenix in the Sky: Tales of Wonder and Wisdom from World Religions
by Indira AnanthakrishnanWhy does a prince give up everything in the search of truth?What can a little squirrel do to help Rama build a bridge acrossthe sea?How does a coat end up becoming a guest at a banquet?This fascinating collection of stories answers these questionsand more, while introducing you to the everyday wisdom ofancient scriptures.Handpicked from a range of texts – from the Mahabharata andthe Upanishads to the Bible and the Quran, from the Jatakasand Jain parables to Lao Tzu’s teachings – these are tales ofwise kings and wandering monks, of ordinary people and theirextraordinary deeds, of great escapes and mighty miracles, ofclever creatures and foolish gods.Heart-warming, uplifting and sprinkled with gentle wit, thesestories will comfort and inspire you every time you read them.
Icarus
by K. AncrumPerfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, this suspenseful queer YA romance from critically acclaimed author K. Ancrum reimagines the tale of Icarus as a star-crossed love story between a young art thief and the son of the man he’s been stealing from—think Portrait of a Thief for YA readers.Icarus Gallagher is a thief. He steals priceless art and replaces it with his father’s impeccable forgeries. For years, one man—the wealthy Mr. Black—has been their target in revenge for his role in the death of Icarus’s mother. To keep their secret, Icarus adheres to his own strict rules to keep people, and feelings, at bay: Don’t let anyone close. Don’t let anyone touch you. And, above all, don’t get caught.Until one night, he does. Not by Mr. Black but by his mysterious son, Helios, now living under house arrest in the Black mansion. Instead of turning Icarus in, Helios bargains for something even more dangerous—a friendship that breaks every single one of Icarus’s rules.As reluctance and distrust become closeness and something more, they uncover the gilded cage that has trapped both their families for years. One Icarus is determined to escape. But his father’s thirst for revenge shows no sign of fading, and soon it may force Icarus to choose: the escape he’s dreamed of, or the boy he’s come to love. Reaching for both could be his greatest triumph—or it could be his downfall.
SQA Higher Physical Education
by Aaron AndersonExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: Physical EducationFirst teaching: September 2018First exams: Summer 2019Perform to the very best of your ability in Higher PE as you master the theory and overcome the challenges of the exam.This highly visual textbook contains dozens of diagrams that make it easier to understand and remember the content.> Be guided through each area of the course. All the mandatory knowledge, skills and specification points are structured into a logical sequence for students and teachers> Get to grips with the command words. Find out what each of the five command words is asking you to do and then use the strategies provided to answer questions across each area of the course> Learn through practice. Enjoy an active approach to theory, applying and developing your knowledge through lots of dynamic and varied tasks, rather than lots of reading> Feel confident about the exam. Tips throughout the book explain how to answer questions effectively. End-of-chapter exam-style questions and two practice papers help you to revise and prepare for the exam> Check your understanding. Over 30 pages of detailed answers for all tasks, exam-style questions and practice papers are included at the back of the book, to support independent learningThe book concludes with a special chapter for teachers, which provides ideas for fun, interactive teaching strategies that are based on the latest pedagogical research into retrieval practice, cooperative learning and active learning.
Washi Tape Crafts: 110 Ways to Decorate Just About Anything
by Amy AndersonIt’s the definitive washi tape craft book for adults. Washi tape—the Japanese decorative paper tape that’s easy to tear, peel, stick and re-stick—is transformative, fun, and remarkably easy to use. It’s also never been hotter. Packed full of amazing projects and ideas, it’s the book and tape kit that shows all the ways to be creative with washi tape. The book includes techniques: precision tearing, wrapping, and weaving. How to make bows, rosettes, and other shapes. How to seal and weatherproof designs to make them permanent. And 110 projects, with color photographs and step-by-step instructions, from custom photo frames to one-of-a-kind gifts. The possibilities are endless.
AQA A-level History: England 1485-1603
by Angela Anderson Tony Imperato David FerribyAQA approved.Enhance and expand your students' knowledge and understanding of their AQA breadth study through expert narrative, progressive skills development and bespoke essays from leading historians on key debates.<P><P> Builds students' understanding of the events and issues of the period with authoritative, well-researched narrative that covers the specification content- Introduces the key concepts of change, continuity, cause and consequence, encouraging students to make comparisons across time as they advance through the course- Improves students' skills in tackling interpretation questions and essay writing by providing clear guidance and practice activities- Boosts students' interpretative skills and interest in history through extended reading opportunities consisting of specially commissioned essays from practising historians on relevant debates- Cements understanding of the broad issues underpinning the period with overviews of the key questions, end-of-chapter summaries and diagrams that double up as handy revision aidsThe Tudors: England 1485-1603A revised edition of Access to History: An introduction to Tudor England 1485-1603, this title explores the consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty under Henry VII and Henry VIII, the years of instability and religious turmoil in the mid-Tudor period and the period of relative stability during Elizabeth I's reign. It considers breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period through examining key questions on themes such as power, religion, opposition, relations with foreign powers and the impact of key individuals.
AQA A-level History: Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy 1603-1702
by Angela Anderson Dale ScarboroAQA approvedEnhance and expand your students' knowledge and understanding of their AQA breadth study through expert narrative, progressive skills development and bespoke essays from leading historians on key debates.- Builds students' understanding of the events and issues of the period with authoritative, well-researched narrative that covers the specification content- Introduces the key concepts of change, continuity, cause and consequence, encouraging students to make comparisons across time as they advance through the course- Improves students' skills in tackling interpretation questions and essay writing by providing clear guidance and practice activities- Boosts students' interpretative skills and interest in history through extended reading opportunities consisting of specially commissioned essays from practising historians on relevant debates- Cements understanding of the broad issues underpinning the period with overviews of the key questions, end-of-chapter summaries and diagrams that double up as handy revision aids
The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More
by Chris AndersonWhat happens when the bottlenecks that stand between supply and demand in our culture go away and everything becomes available to everyone?"The Long Tail" is a powerful new force in our economy: the rise of the niche. As the cost of reaching consumers drops dramatically, our markets are shifting from a one-size-fits-all model of mass appeal to one of unlimited variety for unique tastes. From supermarket shelves to advertising agencies, the ability to offer vast choice is changing everything, and causing us to rethink where our markets lie and how to get to them. Unlimited selection is revealing truths about what consumers want and how they want to get it, from DVDs at Netflix to songs on iTunes to advertising on Google.However, this is not just a virtue of online marketplaces; it is an example of an entirely new economic model for business, one that is just beginning to show its power. After a century of obsessing over the few products at the head of the demand curve, the new economics of distribution allow us to turn our focus to the many more products in the tail, which collectively can create a new market as big as the one we already know.The Long Tail is really about the economics of abundance. New efficiencies in distribution, manufacturing, and marketing are essentially resetting the definition of what's commercially viable across the board. If the 20th century was about hits, the 21st will be equally about niches.
Higher Chemistry: Second Edition Epub
by John AndersonExam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: August 2018First Exam: June 2019Full course coverage in this new Higher Chemistry textbook, updated for the latest changes to the SQA coursework and question papers.- In-text, Study and End-of-course questions have been updated and extended in this edition, testing students' knowledge and understanding of the chemistry presented and offering lots of practice to revise and consolidate ahead of the exam.- Worked examples show common Higher Chemistry questions and ways of answering that cover the necessary points- Checklists for Revision provide short summaries of the key learning points at the end of each chapter so that students can this to self-check their learning which helps them revise for assessments- Brand new section 'Additional features of the Higher Chemistry exam' offers advice on how to tackle two important new features of the exam: Numeracy and Open-ended questions- Key terms and Chemical Dictionary aid understanding and allow students to check their knowledge of the key terms
How to Pass Higher Chemistry: Second Edition Epub
by John AndersonExam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Chemistry First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: May 2019Get your best grade with comprehensive course notes and advice from Scotland's top experts, fully updated for the latest changes to SQA Higher assessment.How to Pass Higher Chemistry Second Edition contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully for your Higher exam. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from a top expert on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.- Revise confidently with up-to-date guidance tailored to the latest SQA assessment changes - Refresh your knowledge with comprehensive, tailored subject notes- Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision techniques- Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks
Need to Know: Higher Chemistry Epub
by John AndersonExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: ChemistryFirst teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2019What do you really need to know for the SQA Higher Chemistry exam?This revision guide covers the essentials in less than 100 pages, so it's perfect for early exam preparation or last-minute revision.- Find key content at your fingertips with quick summaries of the concepts, processes and terminology that you need to understand- Get a better grade in your exam with tips on exam technique, mistakes to avoid and important things to remember- Revise and practise using end-of-topic questions and in-depth questions at the end of each section - with answers provided online - Benefit from the knowledge of experienced teacher, author and examiner John Anderson
Test Your Higher Chemistry Calculations 3rd Edition
by John AndersonIdeal practice material for an element of Higher Chemistry that contributes to over 20% of the final exam grade.Calculations are one of the most challenging areas for Higher Chemistry candidates, and this edition of Test Your Higher Cemistry Calculations is brought completely up to date for the newest CfE revisions of the exam.- Extensive overview of all types of questions likely to be tested- Exploration of theory behind each topic in each chapter- Worked examples and problems throughout
National 5 Chemistry with Answers: Second Edition Epub
by John Anderson Stephen Jeffrey Barry McBrideExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: August 2017First Exam: May 2018The second edition of this textbook has been fully revised and updated to reflect changes made tothe SQA syllabus from 2017 onwards. New features include:- Refreshed content- Additional candidate advice- Model answers for open-ended questions.
Disaster Writing: The Cultural Politics of Catastrophe in Latin America (New World Studies)
by Mark D. AndersonIn the aftermath of disaster, literary and other cultural representations of the event can play a role in the renegotiation of political power. In Disaster Writing, Mark D. Anderson analyzes four natural disasters in Latin America that acquired national significance and symbolism through literary mediation: the 1930 cyclone in the Dominican Republic, volcanic eruptions in Central America, the 1985 earthquake in Mexico City, and recurring drought in northeastern Brazil. Taking a comparative and interdisciplinary approach to the disaster narratives, Anderson explores concepts such as the social construction of risk, landscape as political and cultural geography, vulnerability as the convergence of natural hazard and social marginalization, and the cultural mediation of trauma and loss. He shows how the political and historical contexts suggest a systematic link between natural disaster and cultural politics.
The Decision-Making Network: An Introduction to Criminal Justice
by Patrick R. Anderson Risdon N. SlateThis book attempts to explain the criminal justice decision-making network in America by examining how crimes are defined by the legislature and what importance is placed on various criminal acts.
AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering: Aqa Gcse (9-1) Engineering Epub
by Paul Anderson Mark Griffiths David Hills-TaylorBuild a foundation of knowledge alongside practical engineering skills for the 2017 AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering specification, inspiring your students' problem solving skills for the NEA and beyond.This accessible textbook sets out clear learning objectives for each topic, with activities to reinforce understanding and examples that will support all students with the maths and science skills needed.- Builds knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, systems, testing and investigation methods and modern technologies- Helps students to apply practical engineering skills to design and make imaginative prototypes that solve real and relevant engineering problems- Develops mathematical understanding with clear worked examples for all equations and maths skills and questions to test knowledge- Includes guidance on how to approach the non-exam assessment (NEA) with creativity and imagination- Prepares for the written exam with advice, tips and practice questions
My Revision Notes: Aqa Gcse (9-1) Engineering Epub (Mrn Ser.)
by Paul Anderson David Hills-TaylorExam board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: EngineeringFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Target success in GCSE Engineering with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available online.