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A collection of chapters on key theories employed in research into information behaviour, i.e., how people interact with information. The chapters are written by known researchers who have employed the theories in their work. There are eight chapters, covering activity theory, critical theory,...

The Rift Travelers have finally regained a measure of success on their esoteric quest. The youths discover secrets to the origin of one of their own, the enigmatic Samantha. The revelation though shocking, is fleeting, and soon the Four are on the run from new enemies. Unable to escape their fate,...

The work of considering, imagining, and theorizing the U.S. South in regional, national, and global contexts is an intellectual project that has been going on for some time. Scholars in history, literature, and other disciplines have developed an advanced understanding of the historical, social, and...

By working as a therapist, with families for over thirty-five years, Florence Bienenfeld, Ph.D., M.F.T. has put together the definitive guide for raising children to become loving and empowered adults. Using anecdotal case studies and contextual principles, Parenting with Love will teach you as parents:...

A look at the sea, the forest and the trees within from the view point of the animals. Showing how saving just one tree at a time can do a lot. And caring about our oceans.

A critical exploration of today's global imperative to innovate, by champions, critics, and reformers of innovation. Corporate executives, politicians, and school board leaders agree—Americans must innovate. Innovation experts fuel this demand with books and services that instruct aspiring...

Famous for his masculine swagger and gritty roles, American cultural icon Clint Eastwood has virtually defined the archetype of the tough lawman. Beginning with his first on-screen appearance in the television series Rawhide (1959--1965) and solidified by his portrayal of the "Man with No Name"...

A classic in its field, Human Osteology has been used by students and professionals through nearly two decades. Now revised and updated for a third edition, the book continues to build on its foundation of detailed photographs and practical real-world application of science. New information, expanded...

“What do you do when the world believes you were better off dead?”The Biographies Series is a collection of images. Drawn and inspired by individuals who find themselves in the heart of the justice system in America.Guilty or innocent, the determination is less about conviction. More about...

I’ve been a practicing psychologist in an outpatient setting for over twenty-seven years. It turns out assertiveness can be taught to almost everyone, which is what I do in the office. I’ve taught it to children as young as two. Older adults can learn new tricks, too, including this one. I’ve...

I start by describing the four primary elements of self-esteem, or Powers as I call them. They are: Basic Worth, Competence, Ego Strength and Self-Acceptance. Kids are in the process of forming each of these, starting with the First Power and then building. Kids get the information they need to put...

MI. Vous allez bien, Déméa ? j’en suis ravi. DE. Ah ! vous voici fort à propos, je vous cherchais. MI. Pourquoi cet air soucieux ? DE. Quoi ! vous qui vous êtes chargé de notre Eschine, vous me demandez pourquoi j’ai l’air soucieux ? MI. (à part) Ne l’avais-je pas dit ? (haut) (85) Qu’a-t-il donc fait ?

Angélique de Sotenville a été mariée contre son gré à un riche paysan, George Dandin. Celle-ci n'aura de cesser de lui rappeler que l'on peut acheter un titre de noblesse mais pas les sentiments de son épouse. Une comédie qui oscille entre farce et tragédie, dans laquelle Molière renvoie...

Wheat is the most widely cultivated cereal in the world and a staple food for around 3 billion people. It has been estimated that demand for wheat could increase by up to 560% by 2050. There is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and...