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The Anthropology of Love and Anger: The Aesthetics of Convivality in Native Amazonia [Secure Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Joanna Overing, Alan Passes
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 Can we judge Amerindian social behaviour by our own standards? To what extent is social success based on love and anger in the Amazon region? The Anthropology of Love and Anger provides remarkable evidence that Anthropology is a thriving subject. In this highly original discussion the editors have brought together papers that question the very foundations of western sociological thought. In their examination of the 'social structure', or rather 'sociality' (the former expression being inapplicab... more info>>
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'Race', Class and Gender in Exclusion from School [Secure Microsoft Reader]
by Cecile Wright
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This book provides a compelling account and analysis of the delicate balance between power and resistance and the ways in which developing conceptions of 'self' must be entered into any theoretical model.
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'Race', Sport and British Society [Secure Mobipocket]
by Ben Carrington, Ian Mcdonald, Paul Gilroy
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Contrary to the popular belief that sport is an arena largely free from the corrosive effects of racism, this book argues that racism is evident throughout British sport. From playing fields and boardrooms of sports organisations, to the offices of sports policy makers and the media, this book breaks new ground in showing how discourses of 'race' and nation continue to pervade our sporting life. Looking at a range of sports, including football, rugby league and cricket, this book covers key topi... more info>>
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'Tis Pity She's a Whore [Secure Mobipocket]
by John Ford
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Simon Barker guides the reader through the full range of previous interpretations of the play. This text in particular has provided a major focus for scholarship as well as being the subject of a number of major theatrical productions.
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101 Philosophy Problems [Secure Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Martin Cohen
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''Does Farmer Field really know his prize heifer, Daisy, is in the field? When is an unexpected exam not a surprise? Are all bachelors (really) unmarried men? 101 Philosophy Problems is a fresh and original introduction to Philosophy, written in a clear and entertaining style. The book contains * a problem per page, followed by detailed discussion of its solution at the second half of the book * a glossary of unfamiliar terms and * classical as well as contemporary problems from the fields of m... more info>>
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2 Thessalonians [Secure Mobipocket]
by Maarten J. J. Menken
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The second letter to the Thessalonians, ascribed to Paul, is a difficult text for modern readers. Maarten Menken makes the letter accessible by treating it from a predominantly historical point of view, as part of a process of communication between its sender and the original addressees. A new translation of the short Greek text is provided. The book then examines three important aspects of its historical context: letter genre, authorship, and religious milieu. The nature of ancient letter-writi... more info>>
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39 Microlectures: In Proximity of Performance [Secure Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Matthew Goulish
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A series of accidents has brought you this book. You may think of it not as a book, but as a library, an elevator, an amateur performance in a nearby theatre. Open it to the table of contents. Turn to the page that sounds the most interesting to you. Read a sentence or two. Repeat the process. Read this book as a creative act, and feel encouraged. 39 Microlectures: In Proximity of Performance is a collection of miniature stories, parables, musings and thinkpieces on the nature of reading, writin... more info>>
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A Basis for Music Education [Secure Mobipocket]
by Keith Swanwick
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Designed for all music teachers, this book provides a careful and clear examination and analysis of the fundamental concepts involved in music. Professor Swanwick investigates questions such as: What is music? Is music meaningful? Does music refine our feelings and emotions? If so, how? The discussion of these questions forms a conceptual framework, which will motivate further thinking and development in music education.
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A Beginner's Guide to Critical Reading: An Anthology of Literary Texts [Secure Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Richard Jacobs
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A Beginner''s Guide to Critical Reading brings literature to life by combining a rich selection of literary texts with genuinely original and lively commentary. Unlike so many introductions to literary studies, this is a book which vividly demonstrates how criticism and theory can actually enhance your own enjoyment and appreciation of literature.Richard Jacobs manages to draw a map of English Literature which is fresh and distinctive and which offers stimulating guidance to many familiar landma... more info>>
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A Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt [Secure Mobipocket]
by Rosalie David
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Important historical and cultural figures, as well as some less well-known individuals in Egypt's long history are incorporated in this scholarly work of reference.
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A Curriculum for the Pre-School Child [Secure Microsoft Reader]
by Audrey Curtis
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First published in 1986, this book has been enormously influential in the training and professional development of early years workers. This new edition has been fully revised to take account of changes in the National Curriculum, the publication of the government's 'desirable outcomes' statement for the under-fives, and the introduction of NVQ's in childcare and education. The new edition also includes sections on: * the effects of developmental psychology on the early years curriculum * workin... more info>>
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A Guide to Teaching Practice [Secure Microsoft Reader]
by Louis Cohen, Keith Morrison, Lawrence Manion
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A new and revised edition which takes into account the many changes which have taken place both within the education system and within training courses.
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A Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care [Secure Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Richard Winter, Carol Munn-Giddings
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Action research is a form of research closely linked to practice which can readily be undertaken by practitioners and service users. This handbook offers a comprehensive guide to action research as a strategy for inquiry and development in health and social care. It can be used by individuals or groups working independently on their own projects or as a basis for a tutor-led course. It features * an introduction to the theories behind action research and other forms of research related to it *li... more info>>
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A History of Medieval Political Thought, 300--1450 [Secure Mobipocket]
by Joseph Canning
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Incorporating research previously unavailable in English, this clear guide gives a synthesis of the latest scholarship providing the historical and intellectual context for political ideas. An ideal introduction to medieval political thought.
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A Practical Guide to Fund-Raising in Schools [Secure Microsoft Reader]
by Paul Morris
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A practical guide to fund-raising for schools. Funding for schools from the customary sources has become more difficult and schools are having to raise funds through schemes involving community and commercial support. This guide explains everything that schools need to know about funding, including; *researching funds available *commercial funding *government funding *European funding initiatives *business sponsorships *how to enter local partnerships *writing a bid *making and maintaining conta... more info>>
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A Short History of Ethics [Secure Microsoft Reader]
by Alasdair MacIntyre
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A History of Moral Philosophy from the Homeric Age to the 20th Century. A Short History of Ethics has over the past thirty years become a key philosophical contribution to studies on morality and ethics. Alasdair MacIntyre writes a new preface for this second edition which looks at the book 'thirty years on' and considers its impact. A Short History of Ethics guides the reader through the history of moral philosophy from the Greeks to contemporary times. MacIntyre emphasises the importance of a ... more info>>
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A SourceBook on Naturalist Theatre [Secure Microsoft Reader]
by Christopher Innes
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A SourceBook on Naturalist Theatre provides essential primary sources which document one of the key movements in modern theatre. Christopher Innes has selected three writers to exemplify the movement, and six plays in particular: * Henrik Ibsen--A Dolls House and Hedda Gabler * Anton Chekhov--The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard * George Bernard Shaw--Mrs Warren's Profession and Heartbreak House. Innes' introduction provides an overview of naturalist theatre. Key themes include: the representation... more info>>
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A Theology of the Sublime [Secure Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Clayton Crockett
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''A Theology of the Sublime is the first major response to the influential and controversial series, Radical Orthodoxy. Clayton Crockett develops a constructive radical theology from the philosophy of Immanuel Kant--a philosophy attacked by Radical Orthodoxy. Drawing upon the insights of such continental philosophers as Heidegger, Derrida, Lyotard and Deleuze, Clayton Crockett shows how existential notions of self, time and imagination are inter-related in Kantian thinking, and demonstrates thei... more info>>
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Abnormal Psychology [Secure Mobipocket]
by Alan Carr
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Abnormal Psychology provides a thorough grounding for undergraduate students with little or no previous knowledge of this complex area of psychology. The focus is on clinical descriptions, using illustrative case studies, and on the implications of the major theoretical perspectives and relevant empirical evidence for clinical treatment. The author presents a very readable and up-to-date review of topics including childhood behaviour disorders, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, personality dis... more info>>
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Absent Fathers? [Secure Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Jonathan Bradshaw
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Much has been written and debated on lone mothers. However, little has been discussed about non-resident fathers. Absent Fathers is part of a growing literature on men and masculinities and takes this debate further. Drawn from one of the best social policy units in the UK and results from the current ESRC Programme on Population and Household Change, it will provide a text for undergraduates in social policy and should also be important for professionals concerned with family breakdown and chil... more info>>
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Academic Keywords: A Devil's Dictionary for Higher Education [Secure Mobipocket]
by Cary Nelson, Stephen Watt
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In less than a generation, higher education has undergone tremendous economic and cultural changes Academic Keywords takes an honest look at the state of academia today. Arranged alphabetically, this insightful reference features many of the hottest buzzwords on campuses. From academic freedom to tenure, affirmative action to sexual harassment, Cary Nelson and Stephen Watt offer a passionate assessment of the changing landscape of higher education.
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Acres of Skin: Human Experiments at Holmesburg Prison: A True Story of Abuse and Exploitation in the Name of Medical Science [Secure Mobipocket]
by Allen M. Hornblum
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Acres of Skin sheds light on a dark episode in American medical history. From the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s, inmates at Philadelphia's Holmesburg Prison, were used, in exchange for a few dollars, as guinea pigs in a host of medical experiments. Drawing on in-depth interviews with prisoners, doctors and prison officials, Allen M. Hornblum paints a harrowing portrait of medical abuse, moral indifference and stark greed. He raises provocative questions about human rights, prison treatment, and med... more info>>
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Action, Emotion and Will [Secure Mobipocket]
by Anthony Kenny
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Action, Emotion and Will was first published in 1963, when it was one of the first books to provoke serious interest in the emotions and philosophy of human action. Almost forty years on, Anthony Kenny's account of action and emotion is still essential reading for anyone interested in these topics. The first part of the book takes an historical look at the emotions in the work of Descartes, Locke and particularly Hume. In the second part, Kenny moves on to discuss some of the experimental work o... more info>>
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Adolescent Coping [Secure Mobipocket]
by Erica Frydenberg
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Erica Frydenberg provides a clear account of current research and thinking on coping, which is complemented by the voices of young people throughout the book.
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Adolescent Health: The Role of Individual Differences [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader]
by Patrick Heaven
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Adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet exciting phases in life. Increased autonomy brings with it new health risks ranging from drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, to eating disorders and suicidal depression. Even though today's teenagers are more concerned with and educated about their health than any previous generation, they still engage in risky behaviour. Adolescent Health explores how individual differences contribute to health and illness across a wide range of cultures and soc... more info>>
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