No matter what we do, however kind or generous our deeds may seen, a hidden motive of selfishness lurks - or so science has claimed for years. This book tells readers differently. The authors demonstrate that unselfish behaviour is in fact an important feature of both biological and human nature. Their book provides a panoramic view of altruism ...
White Americans, abetted by neo-conservative writers of all hues, generally believe that racial discrimination is a thing of the past and that any racial inequalities that undeniably persist - in wages, family income, access to housing or health care - can be attributed to African Americans' cultural and individual failures. If the experience of ...
What is music? Does music deserve a place in general education? If so why? Music Matters ,develops new answers to these questions through a wide-ranging examination of Music as a diverse human practice. The result is a ground-breaking philosophy of music education that provides critically reasoned perspectives on the nature and significance of ...
A "New York Times" bestselling author and a Caldecott Honor-illustrator evoke life on a farm with simple, lyrical text and boldly expressive images. Full color.
A presentation of the intimate journey of a family contending with the imminent death of a father, demonstrating the way rituals can enrich a patient's "passage" and give his or her family a means of coming to terms with its loss. The authors offer step-by-step techniques and rituals for dealing with loss and sorrow through meditation, movement, ...
The Woodstock Generation established a new kind of lifestyle and began to build their houses, studios, and simple structures as refuges from conformist architecture. This book shows examples of some of these homes in full-color detail, and is meant to be an inspiration to amateur as well as professional self-home builders.
Chris Elliott, a regular performer on "Late Night with David Letterman", tears the lid off the real truth of what it was like to grow up with a dad who was none other than Bob Elliott of the beloved "Bob and Ray" comedy team. Includes rebuttals by Bob Elliott.
Raised by eccentric primatologist parents, who took child-rearing cues from the resourceful golden-haired ape, Evangeline Mudd accompanies her parents on a research trip to the Ikkinasti Jungle, where she goes on a wild adventure. Illustrations.
The lawyer's trade--from its noblest moments to its greatest blunders--is examined with rigor, insight, and wit by one of America's foremost commentators on the law, New York Times columnist David Margolick.
This picture-book ode to joy invites readers to celebrate the world's vast diversity--and feel pretty happy with their place in it, too. The infectious joy of Elliott's read-aloud poem and Cecil's brilliant, amusing artwork is sure to have children reciting along. Full color.
The issue of nuclear energy excites strong emotions and there are widely differing views as to whether nuclear power can or should make a major contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With the nuclear issue back on the agenda worldwide, this highly topical collection steers a path through these controversies, presenting the views of ...
This handbook focuses on the thinking processes necessary for learning. It provides descriptions and evaluations of 42 major frameworks including Bloom's taxonomy, de Bono's lateral and parallel thinking tools, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and Paul's model of critical thinking. Unique in its comprehensive coverage and ...
This long-awaited biography of Charles Fairfax Murray, the least known of all the Pre-Raphaelites, will reveal that he was a talented painter, dealer, connoisseur, book collector and benefactor, as well as the friend of William Morris, and the friend of William Morris and the Rossettis, friend and studio assistant to Edward Burne-Jones, and ...
This is a study of successful youth development in poor, disadvantaged neighborhoods in Denver and Chicago - a study of how children living in the worst neighborhoods develop or fail to develop the values, competencies and commitments that lead to a productive, healthy responsible adult life. While there is a strong focus on neighborhood effects, ...
""Entertaining and thought-provoking."--"Kirkus Reviews Jeremy Cabbage stuck at Harpwitch's Home for Mean Dogs, Ugly Cats, and Stray Children, where the dogs are treated better than the kids. And things aren't much better on the outside: the city is ruled by the arrogant and foolish Baron Ignatius von Strompe, who's on a campaign to stamp out ...
- Looking for a fresh approach to the study of Development Geography? - Bored with the traditional structure of most development texts? -Do you consider pressing topics such as gender, sustainable development, modernity-postmodernity as integral to a clear understanding of this field? -Want to learn or teach with the aid of a team of world ...
Whilst energy use is fundamental to human existence, it is also at the heart of many environmental problems we face in the 21st century. Deteriorating air quality and the global warming phenomenon can all be attributed to our use of fossil fuels. The re-emergence of nuclear power as an alternative also prompts major concerns. Sustainable ...
El Greco (1541-1614), born Domenikos Theotokopoulos, was one of the most fascinating and distinctive artists of the sixteenth century. His works are immediately recognisable for their brilliant colours, elongated figures and spiritual intensity. Initially trained in Crete, in around 1567 El Greco moved to Italy where he purportedly studied with ...
Bringing together an array of contributors, this book demonstrates how narrative and collaborative work with young people can bridge the gap between the seemingly disparate worlds of adults and children - and can foster unique and imaginative solutions to even the most challenging clinical problems. Through transcripts and case examples, ...
Spare, poetic text and luminous illustrations tell a lyrical bedtime tale of a little boy and his bear. The story doubles as an ode to the magic of dreams and the transformative power of the imagination. Full color.
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