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When the first edition of this seminal work appeared in 1990, the sociology of childhood was only just beginning to emerge as a distinct sub-discipline. Drawing together strands of existing sociological writing about childhood and shaping them into a new paradigm, the original edition of this Routledge Classic offered a potent blend of ideas that informed, even inspired, many empirical studies of children¿s lives because it provided a unique l...

An attention grabbing, controversial study of the power of legendary Cardinals Richelieu and Mazarin and the success of the French Monarchy between 1598 - 1661. This book turns the idea of royal 'absolutism' on its head by redefining, and not trying to deny, the French monarchy's success from 1598 - 1661. The controversial position taken by James on the popular theory of 'absolutism' will attract widespread interest. A valuable addition to Sem...

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Modern Manglish explores the traditional linguistic traps of mixed metaphors and mispronunciation, new words and old cliches, and euphemisms, tautologies, and jargon. It also exposes the latest Manglish in serially offending professions such as politics, business, and the law.

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aeo The first book to engage the study of childhood with central issues of sociological theory. aeo The three authors are highly respected and widely read in this area. aeo The book draws together an enormous amount of international research.

Continuing Dynamite Entertainment's collections of the very best of Vampirella, Volume 4 brings you classic tales spotlighting epic storylines and epic creators from the acclaimed limited series, Vampirella: Blood Lust, by James Robinson and Joe Jusko, who craft a memorable tale of Vampirella's homeworld, Drakulon. Plus classic gems like "Two So Different" by James Robinson and Ray Lago, "Vampirella Vs Dracula" by James Robinson, David Mack, a...

The navy played a central part in the major military and political developments of sixteenth and seventeenth century France. This study traces its role as an instrument of royal power from the sixteenth century Wars of Religion to 1661, the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, in the process it sheds light on many familiar themes of early modern French history. Throughout the period, the crown faced opposition at sea from the Hug...

A guidebook to the trade and sport routes of the many and varied cliffs scattered across Peak Limestone. It takes the coverage in the Peak section of the well-received Northern Limestone Rockfax from 2004 and expands this with better photographic coverage, more cliffs and more routes.

Covering the background, process, and tools needed to undertake and successfully initiate, plan, and complete a participatory action research project within business, nonprofit, and public administration organizations, the book is designed with the business student and professional in mind. It includes features such as diagrams of the PAR process, reflective questions, chapter conclusions, and tables and other visual graphics.

While written for mastersÆ students in any Educational Leadership concentration, this is a core text for departments that teach action research as a primary research methodology or a supplemental text for those that place it in a range of research methods. The book provides a readable overview of the PAR process similar to professional learning communities in schools. Its design reaches out to visual learners as graphic elements guide gradua...

When the first edition of this seminal work appeared in 1990, the sociology of childhood was only just beginning to emerge as a distinct sub-discipline. Drawing together strands of existing sociological writing about childhood and shaping them into a new paradigm, the original edition of this Routledge Classic offered a potent blend of ideas that informed, even inspired, many empirical studies of children¿s lives because it provided a unique l...

In 1788 Britain founded a tiny new colony half a world away. For the next two centuries millions of young men and women from all over the British Isles - but mostly from England - settled in Australia. They brought with them the best traditions of the "mother country", believing that their manifest destiny was to create a new and better Britannia. Yet for the last forty years the cultural fire that these young pioneers carried with them from t...

Iceland, about 1270 AD. A Christian scribe writes down a heathen poem composed three centuries earlier. He probably thinks the verse exposes inadequacies in the old northern gods and goddesses. But does it? Alan James' essay explores the Old Norse poem Lokasenna and was first published as a booklet in 1997. This second and fully revised Australian edition includes a new introduction and a rollicking translation of the poem. James shows Lokasen...

Niveau A2 Elementary Level 6. - 7. Klasse / 1.100 Wörter Mit Blut geschriebene Dokumente, düstere Häuser und mysteriöse Hotelgäste ... Diese fünf Kurzgeschichten - "Room 13", "The Whistle", "The Message of Death", "The Maze" und "The Lost Crowns of Anglia" - versprechen angenehmes Gruseln.

This text examines the recent changes to the economic, social and cultural landscapes of regional and rural Australia. Issues it considers include the delivery of government services, the closure of bank branches in rural areas, and the restructuring of rural industries.

This book turns the idea of royal absolutism on its head by redefining, and not trying to deny, the French monarchys success from 1598 - 1661.By examining the three fundamental aims of the French monarchy, this book argues that these years were indeed successful ones for the monarchy. It maintains that building blocks were not being laid by the so-called architects of absolutism, but that by satisfying long-established, traditional ambitions, ...

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Based on interviews and on documentary collections in Britain, Sweden and the US, this book describes and analyses Britain's often-tortured response to the crisis which occurred in Congo immediately following its independence. Principally, it throws much fresh light on British policy. But it also examines the impact of the crisis on Britain's status as a great power, reveals important new material about the UN's conduct of its peacekeeping ope...