Patrick D : 228 books
Media, Power, and Politics in the Digital Age
The 2009 Presidential Election Uprising in Iran
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2010
Focusing on the Iranian presidential elections of 2009 and ensuing demonstrations in major cities across Iran and world, Media, Power, and Politics in the Digital Age provides a balanced discussion of the role and impact of modern communication technologies, particularly the novel utilization of 'small...
Political Humor in a Changing Media Landscape
A New Generation of Research
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2018
In the past decade various studies have examined how political humor may influence various political attitudes and voting behavior; whether it affects learning, cognition and media literacy, how it might shape political participation; how people process different forms of political humor; and more....
The Sculptures of New York's Central Park
A Walking Tour
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2012
This little book takes you on a guided walking tour to see sixty-five awesome sculptures in New York City’s Central Park. You can see them all in one (or two) days – depending on how much you want to walk. Central Park is filled with artistic and cultural gems – you won’t believe the hidden sculptures...
Smoking, Drinking, and Drug Use in Young Adulthood
The Impacts of New Freedoms and New Responsibilities
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
Why do some young adults substantially change their patterns of smoking, drinking, or illicit drug use after graduating from high school? In this book, the authors show that leaving high school and leaving home create new freedoms that are linked to increases in the use of cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana,...
by Judith S. Trent, Henry C. Kenski, Kate M. Kenski
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2014
This diverse and unique collection of essays examines a wide range of communication elements and themes in the context of the 2012 election. Topics include the early campaign and Romney’s nomination battle, candidate image, the rhetoric and campaigning of Michelle Obama and Ann Romney, issues of...
by Christopher Morgan, D. Travers Scott, John Patrick
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
A scorching tour through the less-traveled territories of gay desire! The American South is sweltering-and not just the climate. Indulge yourself in 16 tales of homosexual lust! Take in the distinctive language, the rich food, the tumultuous history-and of course the many contributions the Deep South...
Shrunk
Crime and Disorders of the Mind
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2016
SHRUNK: Crime and Disorders of the Mind is a collection of powerful stories by Canadian and international forensic psychologists and psychiatrists who write about the many complex mental health issues they face and the care involved in dealing with them.
Unlike any other book within the genre...
by Michael A. Peters, Valerie Allen, Ares D. Axiotis
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2002
Martin Heidegger is, perhaps, the most controversial philosopher of the twentieth-century. Little has been written on him or about his work and its significance for educational thought. This unique collection by a group of international scholars reexamines Heidegger's work and its legacy for educational...
Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean
The Case for Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2018
As important as state-to-state and multi-state cooperation have long proven to be, many countries in the Global South have yet to fully explore its potentials. Despite their shared history of slavery, colonialism, and underdevelopment, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean currently show a lack...
Transforming the Academy
Faculty Perspectives on Diversity and Pedagogy
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2016
In recent decades, American universities have begun to tout the “diversity” of their faculty and student bodies. But what kinds of diversity are being championed in their admissions and hiring practices, and what kinds are being neglected? Is diversity enough to solve the structural inequalities...
Hidden Food Allergies
The Essential Guide to Uncovering Hidden Food Allergies--And Achieving Permanent Relief
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2006
In this essential guidebook, the authors identify the most common allergens, help readers diagnose an allergy, and provide a full action plan for allergy relief.
by Janet Buckworth, Rod K. Dishman, Patrick J. O'Connor
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2013
Exercise Psychology, Second Edition, addresses the psychological and biological consequences of exercise and physical activity and their subsequent effects on mood and mental health. Like the first edition, the text includes the latest scholarship by leading experts in the field of exercise adoption...
by Patrick Brighton, M.D.
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Paved and off-road bicycling are enormously popular in every state. Now there is a guide to help cyclists recognize and treat the wide range of injury and illness that can happen unexpectedly. From treatment for a broken nose to CPR, Mountain Bikers' Guide to Treating Medical Emergencies is a manual that is easy to use when faced with a medical emergency.
Black Women's Portrayals on Reality Television
The New Sapphire
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2016
This book critically analyzes the portrayals of Black women in current reality television. Audiences are presented with a multitude of images of Black women fighting, arguing, and cursing at one another in this manufactured world of reality television. This perpetuation of negative, insidious racial...