Carol D : 96 books
Philosophy and Poetry
Continental Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2019
Ever since Plato’s Socrates exiled the poets from the ideal city in The Republic, Western thought has insisted on a strict demarcation between philosophy and poetry. Yet might their long-standing quarrel hide deeper affinities? This book explores the distinctive ways in which twentieth-century and...
Globalization and Education
Integration and Contestation across Cultures
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2000
The effects of globalization have long been dealt with in terms of economic and technological consequences, but what about the influence on education? Though still not a precise concept, what we understand as “globalization” is bringing forth numerous and profound changes in the economic, cultural,...
Privileged Thinking in Today's Schools
The Implications for Social Justice
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2010
Privileged thinking in today's schools is alive and well and shows its ugly head in a variety of ways that often go undetected (or are not addressed) by the educators down in the trenches. In this collection of scenarios and episodes, many of which were experienced by the authors in their years as...
Nature, Politics, and the Arts
Essays on Romantic Culture for Carl Woodring
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2015
This interdisciplinary book honors Columbia professor and New York intellectual Carl Woodring. Chapters on Romantic and Victorian literary culture written by leading scholars in the field join in conversation with Woodring’s teachings on literature and visual art and his commentaries on American...
by Paulina Alberto, Eddie Chambers, Monica Dominguez Torres
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2014
The African Americas insists on the transcendent interconnectedness of histories, stories, and cultural and disciplinary expression, and the centrality of the Middle Passage in connecting Harlem and Brooklyn to Havana, Kingston, and Rio de Janeiro. The collection's framework urges the reader to consider...
Gut Reactions
A Radical New 4-Step Program for Treating Chronic Stomach Distress and Unlocking the Secret to Total Body Wellness
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2002
You don’t have to be in pain! You don’t have to pop antacids after every meal, or rely on prescription drugs to coax your gastrointestinal system to do what it’s supposed to. Whether you suffer from chronic indigestion or from a more serious condition such as Crohn’s disease, it is possible...
by Peter Stern, Gary L. Hewitt, Michael D. Green
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2003
The importance of the South in the development of the United States has always been clear, but in recent decades the rise of the sunbelt-politically, economically, and culturally-has made the significance of the region's history all the more apparent. In The Human Tradition in the Old South, Professor...
America's Darwin
Darwinian Theory and U.S. Literary Culture
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2014
While much has been written about the impact of Darwin’s theories on U.S. culture, and countless scholarly collections have been devoted to the science of evolution, few have addressed the specific details of Darwin’s theories as a cultural force affecting U.S. writers. America’s Darwin fills...
by Carol Colman, Earl Mindell, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2009
Burn Fat! Think Better!
Enhance Your Sex Life!
Fat blockers, antioxidants, sport supplements, nutraceuticals, natural hormones, and natural antidepressants are just some of the cutting-edge products that have recently been brought to market. All can be purchased over the counter. But which...
Earl Mindell's Peak Performance Bible
How to Look Great, Feel Great, and Perform Better In the Gym, At Work, and In Bed
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2001
You Can Be Stronger, Smarter, Sexier, and Healthier!
ONE OF THE BESTSELLING NAMES IN VITAMINS, HERBS, AND SUPPLEMENTS, DR. EARL MINDELL TAKES ON THE HOTTEST CATEGORY IN NATURAL PRODUCTS: PERFORMANCE ENHANCERS THAT WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER, SMARTER, SEXIER, AND HEALTHIER. CONSUMERS ARE SPENDING...
Essentials of Celiac Disease and the Gluten-Free Diet
Living Gluten Free with Celiac / Coeliac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center's mission is to cure celiac disease. As we focus on research toward a cure, we also strive to raise awareness and diagnosis rates through education and advocacy.Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, which means the body "attacks itself",...
by Jovita M. Ross-Gordon, Amy D. Rose, Carol E. Kasworm
Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2016
A research-based foundational overview of contemporary adult education
Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education distills decades of scholarship in the field to provide students and practitioners with an up-to-date practical resource. Grounded in research and focused on the unique needs...
Creating Effective Transitions
Moving from the Elementary Grades to Middle School
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2018
This book focuses primarily on elementary to middle school transitions. This book was developed with a two-fold premise: one, that educators and parents understand the role they play in meeting the basic developmental needs of individual students during times of transition; and two, that school leaders...
Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten
Raise IQ by up to 30 points and turn on your child's smart genes
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2008
Nature didn’t finish your child’s brain at birth. It’s up to you to maximize your child’s mental skills without causing additional stress. Acclaimed neurologist and bestselling author of Grain Brain, David Perlmutter, MD, offers these valuable tools:
Simple games to reinforce memory...