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Bringing together scripts, activities, and resources, this book has been compiled so as to offer intellectual and emotional experiences that students will long remember. The voices echoing dramatically from these scripted pages ring with both true and fictional stories of the Holocaust that we should not fail to hear.

Focuses on one of contemporary Spanish cinema's fundamental recurring themes: the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath.

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Informational kinds of reading and writing are crucial in every lesson. This book looks at how we can encourage children from the very beginning to think of themselves as young researchers using skills and strategies for clear purposes.

The Catholic Reformation" provides a comprehensive history of the Counter-Reformation in early modern Europe. Starting from the middle ages, Michael Mullett clearly traces the continuous transformation of the Catholic religion in its structures, bodies and doctrine. He discusses the gain in momentum of Catholic renewal from the time of the Council of Trent, and considers the profound effect of the Protestant Reformation in accelerating its ren...

This new edition of a classic work details current understanding of the structure and mechanical behavior of cellular materials, and the ways in which they can be exploited in engineering design. Gibson and Ashby have brought the book completely up to date, including new work on processing of metallic and ceramic foams and on the mechanical, electrical and acoustic properties of cellular solids.

Noted counselor Dr. Timothy Clinton outlines proven steps for marital renewal.

The Dust That Never Settles provides a historical review of the Taiwan independence movement in the framework of the economic, social, and cultural relations between the United States and China. Mei-ling T. Wang provides a detailed account of the movement, beginning in 1624 with the Dutch rule of Taiwan, through 1997. He emphasizes the complexity of the relationship between the United States and China, and he recognizes that the most intriguin...

At a time when families break up and employment is often short-term, society is increasingly forced to operate against a background of insecurity. Insecure Times looks at how this sense of risk and instability has affected the major institutions of social life. With examples and research taken from a range of European and North American societies today, this innovative text on contemporary society discusses such major issues as: * the causes o...

Embodied Geographies provides a comprehensive account of different types of life crises which develop our identities and affect how we live our lives. Chapters focus on: * pregnancy, childbirth, teenagers and parenthood* migration* the threat and reality of violence* illness and disability* bereavement, the ensuing family responsibilities and death itself.It includes case studies from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canad...

Psalms"examines the nature of the Psalms as a text in English, dealing specifically with the problem of translation and various aspects of the 'techniques' on reading, with relation to traditional approaches within Biblical studies and contemporary literary theory. Alastair Hunter also outlines a programmatic approach to reading and applies it to a selection of individual Psalms.

Values and ethics have traditionally been considered an important influence on administrative practices, and are typically included as a component of core courses in department of educational administration in the US, Canada and Australia. The recent resurgence of interest among practitioners in the topic of values and ethics as a guide to action increases the importance and appeal of this book of readings. This comprehensive book extends beyo...

Written by a number of expert scholars from around the world, including China itself, with the aim of extending knowledge and taking the cross-cultural study of PE and sport beyond the descriptive level, this book provides unique and up to date material.Subjects covered include:*ancient and modern history*structure, administration and finance*PE in schools and colleges*elite sport*sport science and medicine*gender issues.Anyone wishing to gain...

How and why is mathematics taught? This book seeks to improve on our current answers. The contributors provide various perspectives in this richly cross-referenced work. Relevant to policy makers, practitioners and researchers.

Kindheit und Jugend im Nationalsozialismus. Autobiographisches aus erziehungswissenschaftlicher Sicht

Exploring the composer's role as an educator, critic, composer, and advocate for French music, "Regarding Faure" is critical, analytical, and interdisciplinary in its approach to understanding Faure's prodigious works and life.

The English Civil Wars explores the period of turmoil in British history from 1637 and the latter part of the reign of Charles I, to the restoration with Charles II in 1660. The religious and political crises surrounding the Civil Wars, and the key personalities of Charles I and Oliver Cromwell are discussed in detail. The book combines narrative, interpretations, source material, questions and worked answers.

Frontmatter -- Vorwort -- Inhalt -- 1 Biochemische Literatur -- 2 Allgemeine Laborpraxis -- 3 Probenvorbereitung -- 4 Trennungen -- 5 Analytik -- 6 Immunologische Methoden -- 7 Physikalisch-chemische Methoden -- 8 Mathematische Methoden -- Anhang I: SI-Einheiten -- Anhang II: Umrechnungen in SI-Einheiten -- Sachregister

A biography of Alice Middleton Boring, a feisty, headstrong biologist who spent much of her adult life teaching in China during some tumultuous times in the country's history. Throughout the turmoil, she continued to publish scientific papers, pragmatically changing her research emphasis.

Toward the end of the nineteenth century dawned an age, all but forgotten. It was an era of immense flying machines, tall buildings, electric wires and telegraph cables. Miracles of science astonished the masses of Europe and the United States daily. Thomas Edison arose to prominence on an empire of stolen patents. He epitomized the spirit of the industrial age.Suddenly Edison faced a mysterious rival, the enigmatic genius Nikola Tesla. This S...