Daniel S : 360 books
The Legacy of the Cold War
Perspectives on Security, Cooperation, and Conflict
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2013
The unexpected end of the protracted conflict has been a sobering experience for scholars. No theory had anticipated how the Cold War would be terminated, and none should also be relied upon to explicate its legacy. But instead of relying on preconceived formulas to project past developments, taking...
by J. Glen Taylor, Mark W. Chavalas, Philip S. Johnston
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2016
Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. The cultural issues seem insurmountable and we are easily baffled by that which seems obscure. Furthermore, without knowledge of the ancient culture we can easily impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This series invites you...
by Douglas J. Moo, Craig L. Blomberg, Scott J. Hafemann
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2015
This NIVAC Bundle includes the nine books of the NIV Application Commentary series that cover the Pauline epistles.
Interpreting the New Testament Text
Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2006
With the explosive increase in availability of English Bible translations, the question can easily be asked, "Why bother with the hard work of biblical exegesis?" Computers can translate foreign languages and our English texts can take us very close to the original meanings, so why exegete? Answer:...
Teaching about Asian Pacific Americans
Effective Activities, Strategies, and Assignments for Classrooms and Communities
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2006
The number of Asian American students in schools and colleges has soared in the last twenty-five years, and they make up one of the fastest growing segments of the student population. However, classroom material often does not include their version of the American experience. Teaching about Asian...
by Neyla Graciela Pardo Abril, Marta Casaús Arzú, Carlos Belvedere
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2009
Racism and Discourse in Latin America investigates how public discourse is involved in the daily reproduction of racism in Latin America. The essays examine political discourse, mass media discourse, textbooks and other forms of text, and talk by the white symbolic elites, looking at the ways these...
by Matthew Green, Daniel Martinez, Jeremy Slack
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2016
The “American Dream” means many things to many people, but in general it can be said that it connects the idea of freedom to the opportunity for prosperity and upward social mobility. Sandra L. Hanson and John K. White have joined together with a group of social scientists to explore the attitudes,...
by Daniel J. O'Shea, Linda S. Lloyd, Sana Loue
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2007
This text provides a foundation for the initiation of advocacy efforts and for the evaluation of their success and includes topics such as: specific strategies, grassroots advocacy efforts, formation and development of coalitions, advocacy efforts in legislatures, administrative agencies, court, and...
by Camille Towe, Lucy Lastic, S.A. Reid
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2013
Nine sizzling erotic short stories by various authors, with bits of erotic poetry sprinkled in between to spice things up even further.
Explicit adult content combined with compelling storylines makes this the ideal bedside book for couples to enjoy together. Makes a wonderful gift for your...
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Neue Weihnachtsgeschichten mit der buckligen Verwandtschaft
Language: German
Release Date: October 24, 2014
Hat es geklingelt? Schreck! Dann haben sie also keine Panne gehabt. Sie sind da. Begeistert stürmen sie die Wohnung. Die Schuhe behalten sie an. Sie haben Hunger mitgebracht und wollen was trinken. Ach, wie haben wir sie vermisst! Die nervige Tante, den geizigen Onkel, den streitlustigen Schwager,...
Technology and Industrial Parks in Emerging Countries
Panacea or Pipedream?
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2014
Industrial and technology parks are commonly regarded as a policy panacea. They tend to be considered as the ideal instrument to alleviate an assortment of institutional, political, economic, social and ultimately, technological weaknesses and often form the centrepiece of development strategies....
Micro- and Nano-Structured Interpenetrating Polymer Networks
From Design to Applications
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2016
This book examines the current state of the art, new challenges, opportunities, and applications of IPNs. With contributions from experts across the globe, this survey is an outstanding resource reference for anyone involved in the field of polymer materials design for advanced technologies.
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Beer Culture in Theory and Practice
Understanding Craft Beer Culture in the United States
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2017
Beer culture has grown exponentially in the United States, from the days of Prohibition to the signing of HR 1337 by then-President Jimmy Carter, which legalized homebrewing for personal and household use, to the potential hop shortage that all brewers are facing today. This expansion of the culture,...
The Music Effect
Music Physiology and Clinical Applications
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2005
Music is well known to have a significant effect on physiology and is widely used as an effective therapeutic tool in stress and pain management, rehabilitation, and behavior modification, but its effects are not well understood.
This book explains what 'music' is, how it is processed by and...