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Culture Wars: An Encyclopedia of Issues, Viewpoints and Voices
Roger Chapman · M.E. Sharpe
Pages: 74
Format: Print book
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The term "culture wars" refers to the political and sociological polarisation that has characterised American society the past several decades. This new edition provides an enlightening and comprehensive A-to-Z ready reference, now with supporting primary documents, on major topics... |
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Nursing2016 Drug Handbook
Lippincott · LWW; Thirty-Sixth edition
Format: Print book
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The 36th edition of the best-selling, original drug handbook for nurses provides complete monographs for more than 900 generic and thousands of brand-name drugs. Monographs are consistently formatted for ease of use and focus on the practical information that nurses need. Each monograph... |
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Old Sparky: The Electric Chair and the History of the Death Penalty
Anthony Galvin · Carrel Books
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
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In early 2013, Robert Gleason became the latest victim of the electric chair, a peculiarly American execution method. Shouting Pog mo thin ("Kiss my ass" in Gaelic) he grinned electricity shot through his system. When the current was switched off his body slumped against the leather... |
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May I Quote You on That?: A Guide to Grammar and Usage
Stephen Spector · Oxford University Press, USA
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
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We all use language in different ways, depending on the situations we find ourselves in. In formal contexts we are usually expected to use a formal level of Standard English-the English codified in grammars, usage guides, and dictionaries. In May I Quote You on That? Stephen Spector offers... |
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Master the New SAT 2016
Peterson's · Peterson Nelnet Co
Format: Print book
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Peterson's Master the SAT® provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and helps students prepare for the revised SAT® with extensive reviews and 9 full-length practice tests to help all of the skills needed to score high. In addition, our updated "Parents' Guide to College Admission... |
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Race in American Film
Michael Green · Greenwood
Pages: 1026
Format: Hardcover
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This expansive three-volume set investigates racial representation in film, providing an authoritative cross-section of the most racially significant films, actors, directors, and movements in American cinematic history.* Views the films via a historical approach in which every subject... |
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Introducing the Ancient Greeks: From Bronze Age Seafarers to Navigators of the Western Mind
Edith Hall · W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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What made the Greeks unique in their time and why their influence lives on today. The ancient Greeks invented democracy, theater, rational science, and philosophy. They built the Parthenon and the Library of Alexandria. They wrote down the timeless myths of Odysseus and Oedipus, and the histories... |
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Stories, Songs, and Stretches!: Creating Playful Storytimes with Yoga and Movement
Katie Scherrer · Amer Library Assn Editions
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
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Young children love to move and that's a great thing! Because in addition to supporting early learning, storytime can provide young children with opportunities to explore physical movement. The centuries-old contemplative movement practice known as yoga is more than just a passing trend;... |
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World Clothing and Fashion: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture, and Social Influence
Mary Ellen Snodgrass · Routledge
Format: Hardcover
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Taking a global, multicultural, social, and economic perspective, this work explores the diverse and colourful history of human attire. From prehistoric times to the age of globalization, articles cover the evolution of clothing utility, style, production, and commerce, including accessories... |
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McGraw-Hill Education Catholic High School Entrance Exams, Fourth Edition
Mark Stewart · McGraw-Hill Education
Pages: 608
Format: Paperback
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Everything You Need to Get the Score You Want on the COOP, HSPT, or TACHSWe've put all of our proven expertise into Catholic High School Entrance Exams to make sure you're fully prepared for any of these difficult exams. With this book, you'll learn essential skill-building... |
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Building a Better Teacher: How Teaching Works
Elizabeth Green · W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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A 2014 New York Times Book Review Notable BookWe've all had great teachers who opened new worlds, maybe even changed our lives. What made them so great?Everyone agrees that a great teacher can have an enormous impact. Yet we still don't know what, precisely, makes a teacher great.... |
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Officer Candidate Tests
Learning Express Editors. · Learningexpress, LLC
Pages: 401
Format: Paperback
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In addition to military academies and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) , the United States military services also draw a significant number of officer trainees from enlisted ranks and from civilian college graduates. This guide is the ultimate preparation for anyone looking to pass... |
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