Lockstep And Dance: Images Of Black Men In Popular Culture (margaret Walker Alexander Series In African American Studies)

Duncan Cramer, 1948-

*What do advanced statistical techniques do? *When is it appropriate to use them? *How are they carried out and reported? There are a variety of statistical techniques used to analyse quantitative data that masters students, advanced undergraduates and researchers in the social sciences are expected to be able to understand and undertake. This book explains these techniques, when it is appropriate to use them, how to carry them out and how to write up the results. Most books which describe these techniques do so at too advanced or technical a level to be readily understood by many students who need to use them. In contrast the following features characterise this book: - concise and accessible introduction to calculating and interpreting advanced statistical techniques - use of a small data set of simple numbers specifically designed to illustrate the nature and manual calculation of the most important statistics in each technique - succinct illustration of writing up the results of these analyses - minimum of mathematical, statistical and technical notation - annotated bibliography and glossary of key concepts Commonly used software is introduced, and instructions are presented for carrying out analyses and interpreting the output using the computer programs of SPSS Release 11 for Windows and a version of LISREL 8.51, which is freely available online. Designed as a textbook for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate courses across the socio-behavioural sciences, this... Leer más…

Alice C. Galenson

"The transition economies of the Europe and Central Asia Region faced unprecedented political, economic, and social change after the break-up of the Soviet Union. With assistance from the World Bank and other donors, many countries quickly accomplished a number of reforms, but progress in others has been slower. Much has been achieved - the private share of GDP in the transition countries is nearly 70 percent, and 8 countries have joined the EU - but much remains to be completed. Economies in Transition assesses the effectiveness of Bank assistance to the transition, focusing particularly on five topics: 1) private sector development; 2) governance, public sector management, and institution-building; 3) the financial sector; 4) social protection; and 5) energy. Overall Bank assistance has been successful, but there were mistakes before the true nature of transition was fully understood. The Bank internalized the emerging lessons and shifted its emphasis accordingly. This study highlights the importance of lending at prudent levels until a solid knowledge base is established, with convincing evidence of government and societal ownership of the assistance program. It contends that analysis of governance and poverty monitoring should be early features of the assistance program, active programs of stakeholder inclusion should be widely replicated, and country assistance strategies used to bolster reform capacity." Leer más…

Blythe J. Mcgarvie, Robert Kraft

We live in a highly interdependent world where 95 percent of the world's consumers live outside the U.S. Two-thirds of the world's purchasing power is also outside the U.S. Shaking the Globe guides everyone on how to absorb the world's diversity and to build upon his or her global citizenship by using the FISO Factor? skills to transform themselves from a conventional leader into a courageous one.The new dynamics of global leadership--developing different competencies, curiosity and caring--must be learned. Shaking the Globe introduces the newly developed FISO Factor? Assessment Tool that can be used to evaluate a leader's ability to both Fit In and Stand Out - the ingredients necessary for leaders to make differences in their lives. Globalization is happening with or without you. To be a leader, you must learn how to take advantage of this opportunity. In this book, you will learn: How to transcend any existing biases and prepare for the new world in order to keep your business growing; Strategies to develop transformational global leadership skills in order to establish beachheads for future growth opportunities; and How to stimulate coordination and cooperation across national borders in order to create a lasting and rewarding relationship with people with whom you will be connected. Leer más…

Anthony Seaton; Andrew Gordon Leitch; Douglas Seaton; John Crofton

Now in its Fifth Edition, **Crofton and Douglas's Respiratory Diseases** has firmly established itself as the leading clinical textbook on diseases of the chest. Presented, for the first time, as a two-volume set, this classic text has been completely rewritten and greatly expanded. Extensive revisions ensure that these volumes present an up-to-date review of all aspects of lung disease . The contributions of some 18 leading authorities ensure that each area is comprehensively covered and new to this edition are chapters on the genetics of lung disease, smoking, air pollution, sleep apnoea, diving, lung transplantation and medico-legal aspects. The changes in content reflect the pace of change in the areas concerned not only in terms of understanding of the disease processes but also their treatment. The single chapter on asthma that appeared in previous editions, has now been expanded into three chapters covering epidemiology, mechanisms and management, reflecting the enormous research effort currently underway following a marked increase in the incidence of this disease in recent years. This new edition continues to provide an excellent reference both for the trainee and specialist in respiratory medicine, as well as the general physician. It will be extremely useful on the ward and in the office, where clinical problems arise and questions are asked which need clear answers. Content: Chapter 1 Development and Structure (pages 1–25): Anthony SeatonChapter 2 Functions of... Leer más…

James Curtis Raines

Though recent legislation embedded with the No Child Left Behind Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act mandates the use of evidence in school-based practice to demonstrate positive outcomes for all students, school social workers - especially those long out of school - often lack the conceptual tools to locate, evaluate, and apply evidence in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of their work. The first of its kind tailored specifically to this audience, this SSAAA Workshop title guides school professionals in infusing research throughout their daily practice. It shows school service providers a pragmatic approach to informing every major practice decision with the appropriate research so that students receive the best possible services. This includes how to use research to make reliable and valid assessments, how to use research to choose the best intervention, and how to do research to evaluate progress. Raines goes beyond creating a catalog of interventions that will soon be outdated and provides school social workers with a detailed road map of the EBP process. Chapters detail the nuts and bolts of EBP, explaining how to ask a relevant, answerable question; where to search for evidence; how to appraise the literature and avoid the pitfalls of web based information; how to adapt and apply the evidence in a developmentally and culturally sensitive way; and how to evaluate the results. Detailed examples along the way, including sample spreadsheets... Leer más…

Jagjit Singh , 1904-

Jagjit Singh. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [178]-181). Leer más…

Alusine M. Kanu

Reflections in Communications is a response and guide to the need for productive and effective communication and is designed for readers who have had little or no formal instruction in the field of speech communication. Dealing with cultural, critical, and contextual issues, the text provides a comprehensive coverage. With an outstanding collection of chapters to develop knowledge and skills, this book uses an array of resources for communicating effectively in democratic societies. An added emphasis is the utilization of interdisciplinary approaches in dealing with principles, concepts, activities, and theories of communication with research evidence. Based on the author's background as a communication generalist, this perceptive volume has broken ground because it applies communication study to a wide variety of situations such as self-concept, perception, listening, interpersonal, interviewing, cultural, small group, speaking to inform and persuade, and addressing freedom and responsibility issues in democratic societies. (Publisher) Leer más…

Edited By Tom Everett-Heath

The five central Asian States of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan stand at the crossroads of world civilization. Influenced by South Asia, Iran, China and Russia, this region which has recently burst onto the world stage once again, guards a distinct identity. This collection by established experts on the area covers the dramatic Soviet interventions of the early twentieth century, and details the role of ethnicity and the contribution made by Islamic impulses in the process of building the modern nation states. Leer más…

William B. Breuer

Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer"A first-class historian."-The Wall Street JournalTop Secret Tales of World War II"A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template."-Publishers Weekly"Perfect for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone."-Kirkus ReviewsDaring Missions of World War II"The author brings to light many previously unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories."-Albuquerque JournalSecret Weapons of World War II"Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out."-Publishers WeeklyFrom the Inside FlapIn his latest collection of fresh and surprising stories from World War II, popular author and distinguished historian William Breuer recounts over fifty little-known tales of military actions, espionage, and skullduggery on the home front. Based on personal interviews, official archives, and declassified documents, The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy features intriguing accounts of covert raids and combat experiments, spies and saboteurs, draft dodgers and do-gooders, and various escapes and secret operations.Fascinating and fast-paced, The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy returns the reader to American shores and, in Breuer’s inimitable style,... Leer más…

Blair Howard

Working closely with the Bahamas Tourist Board, Howard has updated and expanded this popular guidebook, with many details not found in competing guides. Nassau, New Providence, Grand Bahama, The Abacos, Andros, Bimini, Eleuthera, The Exumas, San Salvador, Long Island, Cat Island, the Acklins, the Inguanas and the Berry Islands � they're all covered in detail. The Adventure Guide to the Bahamas tells you where to stay and eat, the best street markets and malls, and how to get around. A special section is dedicated to mailboat schedules (one of the best ways to island-hop). Like the rest of the Caribbean, the Bahamas offers plenty of watersports, and this book provides extensive details on the best dive sites � along with the best operators � and the best fishing holes. Charter boats and deep-sea vessels. Fully indexed. Maps. Leer más…

Robert, Zgonnik Dmitriy Michulec

Into the Cauldron: Das Reich on the Eastern Front is written by Robert Michulec and Dmitriy Zgonnik and published by Concord Publications Company. The book includes a two page introduction, hundreds of photos and 16 color plates with detailed explanations of the events depicted. It is the second book by Robert Michulec that focuses on the Das Reich Division. Leer más…

R. Kent Rasmussen; Foreword By Thomas A. Tenney

The Creator Of Huckleberry Finn And Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain Has Long Been Regarded As The Quintessential American Writer. Critical Companion To Mark Twain, An Updated And Expanded Edition Of The Award-winning Mark Twain A To Z, Is The Essential Reference To Mark Twain's Life And Writings. All New To This Two-volume Edition Are More Than 30 Extensive Critical Analyses On Mark Twain's Most Important Works And A Concise Biography Of Mark Twain. In Addition, There Are More Than 350 Completely New Entries, Several New Appendixes And Maps, And More Than 100 New Illustrations. Original Entries Have Been Updated And Expanded To Incorporate More Details And To Account For New Developments In The Field Of Mark Twain Studies. With More Than 150,000 Words Of New Material And A New, Student-friendly Structure, Critical Companion To Mark Twain Is The Essential Reference For Students, Librarians, Scholars, And Fans Of Mark Twain. Coverage Includes: A Concise But Comprehensive Biography Of Mark Twain; Detailed Synopses Of, And Critical Commentaries On, All Of Mark Twain's Major Works; Discussions Of All The Characters And Places In Huckleberry Finn And Tom Sawyer And Major Characters And Fictional Places In Other Works; Entries On Family, Friends, Contemporaries, Places, Publishers, Topics, And More; Appendixes, Including A Glossary Of Terms Used By Mark Twain, A Chronology, A Bibliography, And Much More. - Publisher. V. 1. Part I : Biography ; Part Ii : Works A-z -- V. 2. Part Iii :... Leer más…

Professor Colin Sparks

This book gives a comprehensive and critical account of the theoretical changes in communication studies from the early theories of development communication through to the contemporary critiques of globalization. It looks at the ways in which the media can be used to effect change and development, and traces the evolution of thinking from attempts to spread 'modernity' by way of using the media through to alternative perspectives based on encouraging participation in development communication. It explores the theory of media imperialism, the criticisms that it provoked, and its replacement as the dominant theory of international communication by globalization. Leer más…

Tessa Wigney; Kerrie Eyers; Gordon Parker; Black Dog Institute

"Ideal for sufferers, caregivers, and loved ones searching for answers, this collection of empowering personal accounts describes the early symptoms and various forms of depression, the path to diagnosis, and the confusion and frustration that can result from attempting to keep it at bay. Revealing the hardships of grappling with a depressive disorder, it emphasizes unique methods of control through regular diet and exercise. Oscillating between humor and gut-wrenching poignancy, these compelling life stories entrust readers with a key message-while depression may not be curable, it can be managed."-- Provided by publisher Leer más…

[Edited By] Joel Myerson

The transcendentalist movement is generally recognized to be the first major watershed in American literary and intellectual history. Pioneered by Emerson, Thoreau, Orestes Brownson, Margaret Fuller, and Bronson Alcott (among others), Transcendentalism provided a springboard for the first distinctly American forays into intellectual culture: religion and religious reform, philosophy, literature, ecology, and spiritualism. This new collection, edited by eminent American literature scholar Joel Myerson, is the first anthology of the period to appear in over fifty years. Transcendentalism: A Reader draws together in their entirety the essential writings of the Transcendentalist group during its most active period, 1836-1844. It includes the major publications of the Dial , the writings on democratic and social reform, the early poetry, nature writings, and all of Emerson's major essays, as well as an informative introduction and annotations by Myerson. Library Journal This magnificent edition of the writings of the Transcendentalists introduces a consequential strain of American thinking to new readers. The works have been sensibly selected, and because the original spelling and punctuation have been preserved, the dazzling originality of thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Peabody, and Margaret Fuller rises from the pages with the force and agility of a rousing sermon. Myerson (American literature, Univ. of South Carolina) has edited... Leer más…

Steve Biddulph With Shaaron Biddulph; Illustrations By Paul Stanish

This text teaches parent-child communication in a way that encourages better parenting. It covers such topics as: stopping tantrums before they start curing shyness in children being a single parent kids and television and food and behaviour. СКАЧАТЬ Leer más…

Manuel Castells, Mireia Fernandez-Ardevol, Jack Linchuan Qiu, Araba Sey

Wireless Networks Are The Fastest Growing Communications Technology In History. Are Mobile Phones Expressions Of Identity, Fashionable Gadgets, Tools For Life - Or All Of The Above? Mobile Communication And Society Looks At How The Possibility Of Multimodal Communication From Anywhere To Anywhere At Any Time Affects Everyday Life At Home, At Work, And At School, And Raises Broader Concerns About Politics And Culture Both Global And Local. Drawing On Data Gathered From Around The World, The Authors Explore Who Has Access To Wireless Technology, And Why, And Analyze The Patterns Of Social Differentiation Seen In Unequal Access. They Explore The Social Effects Of Wireless Communication - What It Means For Family Life, For Example, When Everyone Is Constantly In Touch, Or For The Idea Of An Office When Workers Can Work Anywhere. Is The Technological Ability To Multitask Further Compressing Time In Our Already Hurried Existence? The Authors Consider The Rise Of A Mobile Youth Culture Based On Peer-to-peer Networks, With Its Own Language Of Texting, And Its Own Values. They Examine The Phenomenon Of Flash Mobs, And The Possible Political Implications. And They Look At The Relationship Between Communication And Development And The Possibility That Developing Countries Could Leapfrog Directly To Wireless And Satellite Technology. This Sweeping Book - Moving Easily In Its Analysis From The United States To China, From Europe To Latin America And Africa - Answers The Key Questions... Leer más…

Ferguson; Foreword By Brad Barnett

Following a series of general essays on applying for college, choosing a major, and so on is a directory with information on more than 3,000 sources of financial aid for specific majors; financial aid for special populations, such as dependents of veterans or gay and lesbian students; and special types of aid, such as athletic or military scholarships. Following the directory is a list of additional resources, such as federal and state aid programs and financial-aid Web sites. Leer más…

Dean C Kramer

In her first collection of essays, author Dean Kramer shares the victories and failures of day-to-day life with multiple sclerosis. At her home in rural Pennsylvania Kramer faces unexpected dilemmas, including choosing which shoes to wear when the choice can no longer be based on looks — yet you are not ready to dress like the elderly neighbor, and what to do when your scooter disrupts a hornets nest and running away isn’t an option. With beauty and joy, laughter and tears, Kramer lets readers experience life through her eyes.. Many books convey the struggles of living with a life-changing disability. But Life on Cripple Creek goes further to show that with inner strength and a sense of humor the intrinsic land mines one encounters with this disease need not be devastating. Leer más…