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The University of Chicago Press On My Honor
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£28.00
The University of Chicago Press Loving Little Egypt
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£24.00
The University of Chicago Press Food Webs
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£24.00
The University of Chicago Press Shoot The Notebooks of Serafino Gubbio
Book SynopsisDocuments the infancy of film in Europe - complete with proto-divas, laughable production schedules, and cost-cutting measures with priceless effects - and offers a glimpse of the modern world through the camera's lens. This book captures early twentieth-century Italian filmmaking and reveals its truths as only a parody can.Trade Review"One cannot deny that Pirandello's plays and novels reveal a surprising individuality - ironic, inventive, and sometimes fantastical.... He serves up old wine in new bottles, carrying the thoughts and emotions of men into striking and unusual situations, replenishing their force by shifting their orbit from the commonplace to the extraordinary." - New York Times (1927)"
£18.00
The University of Chicago Press Cut Time
Book SynopsisChronicles the author's immersion in the fight world, from the brutal classroom of the gym to the spectacle of fight night. An award-winning writer and ringside veteran, he unearths the hidden wisdom in any kind of fight, from barroom brawl to HBO extravaganza. In this book he makes the fight world relevant to us, whether we're fans or not.Trade Review"Cut Time should be read not just by fight aficionados but also by fans of intelligent nonfiction writing.... An absorbing read." - Sports Illustrated "Just when you think it's all been written, a good writer takes a shining new look at an old subject and breathes life into it.... Rotella has preserved the blow-by-blow and the grandeur of another age but has somehow expanded the ring to include his own generation's proclivities and sensibility." - Los Angeles Times "A wonderful book.... Cut Time is aimed at everyone, even readers who can't imagine that they could ever learn anything from men slugging it out in a ring. They can." - Wall Street Journal "Rotella finds in boxing not only entertainment, but worthy and sustaining metaphors for battles outside the ring.... Thoughtful and crafted." - Boston Globe"
£16.72
The University of Chicago Press Natural Born Celebrities
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The University of Chicago Press Requirements for Certification of Teachers
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAlabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Appendix 1: How to Contact State Offices of Certification Appendix 2: Addresses for Certification Information for US Possessions and Territories
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The University of Chicago Press Hoodlums
Book SynopsisMartin Luther King Jr. Malcolm X. Muhammad Ali. When you think of African American history, you think of its heroesindividuals endowed with courage and strength who are celebrated for their bold exploits and nobility of purpose. But what of black villains? Villains, just as much as heroes, have helped define the black experience. Ranging from black slaveholders and frontier outlaws to serial killers and gangsta rappers, Hoodlums examines the pivotal role of black villains in American society and popular culture. Here, William L. Van Deburg offers the most extensive treatment to date of the black badman and the challenges that this figure has posed for race relations in America. He first explores the evolution of this problematic racial stereotype in the literature of the early Republicdocuments in which the enslavement of African Americans was justified through exegetical claims. Van Deburg then probes antebellum slave laws, minstrel shows, and the works of proslavery polemicists to consider how whites conceptualized blacks as members of an inferior and dangerous race. Turning to key works by blacks themselves, from the writings of Frederick Douglass and W. E. B. Du Bois to classic blaxploitation films like Black Caesar and The Mack, Van Deburg demonstrates how African Americans have combated such negative stereotypes and reconceptualized the idea of the badman through stories of social banditscontroversial individuals vilified by whites for their proclivity toward evil, but revered in the black community as necessarily insurgent and revolutionary. Ultimately, Van Deburg brings his story up-to-date with discussions of prison and hip-hop culture, urban rioting, gang warfare, and black-on-black crime. What results is a work of remarkable virtuositya nuanced history that calls for both whites and blacks to rethink received wisdom on the nature and prevalence of black villainy.
£31.00
The University of Chicago Press A Handbook of Biological Illustration
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£23.00
Columbia University Press Columbia History of TwentiethCentury French
Book SynopsisCovers and critiques the intellectual figures, movements, and publications that helped shape and define fields as diverse as history and historiography, psychoanalysis, film, literary theory, cognitive and life sciences, literary criticism, philosophy, and economics.Trade ReviewBoth researchers and browsers will delight in this authoritative compendium of articles on France's intellectual century. Library Journal A must for students of French intellectual history. France Magazine Massive and steady... a patchwork of colorful characters, abstract figures, dense superimpositions. France Today A highly polished piece of original scholarship. Choice [A] superb overview of its subject. -- Carlin Romano Philadelphia Inquirer The Columbia History of Twentieth-Century French Thought is a well-designed and well-executed volume. American Reference Books Annual Creative in organization, innovative in choice of themes, and unsurpassed in quality... a volume without parallel. -- Andrew Sobanet French Forum A remarkably well-designed and well-executed volume. -- Delilah R. Caldwell American Reference Books AnnualTable of ContentsAcknowledgments List of Contributors Select Chronology Introduction Part I: Movements and Currents Part II: Themes Part III: Intellectuals Part IV: Dissemination Alphabetical List of Articles Index
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Columbia University Press Hunting for Sustainability in Tropical Forests
Book SynopsisExamines the sustainability of hunting as practiced by rural peoples. This book provides a viewpoint on the ecological and human aspects of this hunting. It examines the effects of hunting on wildlife in tropical forests. It looks at the importance of hunting to local communities and looks at institutional challenges of resource management.Trade ReviewA timely and important book, as anyone knows who has travelled to the tropics. Northeastern Naturalist For those interested in 'sustainable use' as something more than a conservation catchphrase, Hunting for Sustainability in Tropical Forests is a must read. It is a welcome contribution to what is currently a small body of literature detailing the implementation of sustainable use in practice. -- Lisa M. Campbell Environments Quite simply, Rudel's book is a work of outstanding scholarship...This book will be indispensable reading for anyone concerned with the fate and management of the world's imperilled tropical forests. -- William F. Laurance, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Environmental ConservationTable of Contents1. Hunting for the Snark, by Elizabeth L. Bennett and John G. Robinson I: Biological Limits to Sustainability 2. Carrying Capacity Limits to Sustainable Hunting in Tropical Forests, by John G. Robinson and Elizabeth L. Bennett 3. Evaluating the Impact and Sustainability of Subsistence Hunting at Multiple Amazonian Forest Sites, by Carlos A. Peres 4. The Sustainability of Current Hunting Practices by the Huaorani, by Patricio Mena V., Jody R. Stallings, Jhanira Regalado B. and Ruben Cueva L. 5. Sustainability of Ach Hunting in the Mbaracayu Reserve, Paraguay, by Kim Hill and Jonathan Pad 6. Impact of Sustainability of Indigenous Hunting in the Ituri Forest, Congo-Zaire: A Comparison of Unhunted and Hunted Duiker Populations, by John A. Har 7. Threatened Mammals, Subsistence Harvesting, and High Human Population Densities: A Recipe for Disaster?, by Clare D. FitzGibbon, Hezron Mogaka, and John H. Fanshawe 8. Hunted Animals in Bioko Island, West Africa: Sustainability and Future, by John E. Fa 9. Differential Vulnerability of Large Birds and Mammals to Hunting in North Sulawesi, by Timothy G. O'Brien and Margaret F. Ki 10. The Impact of Traditional Subsistence Hunting and Trapping on Prey Populations: Data from Wana Horticulturalists of Upland Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, by Michael Alvard II: Sociocultural Context Influencing Sustainability 11. A Pound of Flesh: Social Change and Modernization as Factors in Hunting Sustainability Among Neootropical Indigenous Societie, by Allyn MacLean Stearman 12. Wildlife Conservation and Game Harvest by Maya Hunters in Quintana Roo, Mexico, by Jeffrey P. Jorgenson 13. The Sustainability of Subsistence Hunting by the Sirion Indians of Bolivia, by Wendy R. Townsend 14. Cable Snares and Nets in the Central African Republic, by Andrew Noss 15. Saving Borneo's Bacon: The Sustainability of Hunting in Sarawak and Sabah, by Elizabeth L. Bennett, Adrian J. Nyaoi, and Jephte Sompud 16. Agta Hunting and Sustainability of Resource Use in Northeastern Luzon, Philippines, by P. Bion Griffin and Marcus B. Griffin III: Institutional Capacity for Management 17. Hunting for an Answer: Is Local Hunting Compatible with Large Mammal Conservation in India?, by M. D. Madhusudan and K. Ullas Karanth 18. Enhancing the Sustainability of Duiker Hunting Through Community Participation and Controlled Access in the LobCkC Region of Southeastern Cameroon, by Cheryl Fimbel, Bryan Curran, and Leonard Usongo 19. Traditional Management of Hunting in a Xavante Community in Central Brazil: The Search for Sustainability, by Frans J. Leeuwenberg and John G. Robinson 20. Community-Based Comanagement of Wildlife in the Peruvian Amazon, by Richard Bodmer and Pablo E. Puertas IV: Economic Influences on Sustainability 21. Wildlife Use in Northern Congo: Hunting in a Commercial Logging Concession, by Philippe, Auzel and David S. Wilkie 22. Socioeconomics and the Sustainability of Hunting in the Forests of Northern Congo (Brazzaville), by Heather E. Eves and Richard G. Ruggiero 23. Impact of Subsistence Hunting in North Sulawesi Indonesia, and Conservation Options,, by Rob J. Lee 24. The Trade in Wildlife in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, by Lynn Clayton and E. J. Milner-Gulland V: Synthesis 25. Hunting for Sustainability: The Start of a Synthesis, by Elizabeth L. Bennett and John G. Robinson
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Columbia University Press Quotations for All Occasions
Book SynopsisA compendium of quotations that capture various moments of our lives. It offers quotations on special dates in the calendar from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, including Martin Luther King Day, Valentine's Day, Ramadan, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. It presents quotations for giving a speech, and having an interview.Trade ReviewA source of bon mots for every eventuality, a catalogue of smart things to come out with at anything from a bar mitzvah to a burial. -- Peter Reading Times Literary Supplement Do librarians and readers need another quotation dictionary when a large number of excellent titles are already available? In this case, the answer is a resounding 'yes.' This lively compilation organizes quotations under three major headings: 'Every Year' (Passover, Labor Day, spring), 'Occasionally' (falling in love, taking exams, becoming a parent), and 'Once in a Lifetime' (turning 16, first home, first baby)...Entries supply not only the name of the writer/speaker, but the full title of the source and often a reference to the specific chapter from which the quote is taken. In many cases the compiler has attached a helpful note to explain context (e.g., when F. Scott Fitzgerald says 'I like large parties. They're so intimate,' we learn that the words were spoken by Jordan Baker, 'a bored socialite,' in chapter 3 ofThe Great Gatsby). A source index adds to the book's utility. -- D.C. Dickinson, emeritus, University of Arizona Choice Quotations for All Occasions is organized for ease of use...The collection of quotations can be recommended for a broad audience. It is also an excellent gift for someone that likes to compose a moving statement or to spice up a speech. -- Svetlana Korolev American Reference Books Annual A unique title... All public and academic libraries will want to purchase Frank's work because of the niche it fills in the vast array of available quotation dictionaries. Library Journal
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Columbia University Press Quotations for All Occasions
Book SynopsisA compendium of quotations that capture various moments of our lives. It offers quotations on special dates in the calendar from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, including Martin Luther King Day, Valentine's Day, Ramadan, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. It presents quotations for giving a speech, and having an interview.Trade ReviewA source of bon mots for every eventuality, a catalogue of smart things to come out with at anything from a bar mitzvah to a burial. -- Peter Reading Times Literary Supplement Do librarians and readers need another quotation dictionary when a large number of excellent titles are already available? In this case, the answer is a resounding 'yes.' This lively compilation organizes quotations under three major headings: 'Every Year' (Passover, Labor Day, spring), 'Occasionally' (falling in love, taking exams, becoming a parent), and 'Once in a Lifetime' (turning 16, first home, first baby)...Entries supply not only the name of the writer/speaker, but the full title of the source and often a reference to the specific chapter from which the quote is taken. In many cases the compiler has attached a helpful note to explain context (e.g., when F. Scott Fitzgerald says 'I like large parties. They're so intimate,' we learn that the words were spoken by Jordan Baker, 'a bored socialite,' in chapter 3 ofThe Great Gatsby). A source index adds to the book's utility. -- D.C. Dickinson, emeritus, University of Arizona Choice Quotations for All Occasions is organized for ease of use...The collection of quotations can be recommended for a broad audience. It is also an excellent gift for someone that likes to compose a moving statement or to spice up a speech. -- Svetlana Korolev American Reference Books Annual A unique title... All public and academic libraries will want to purchase Frank's work because of the niche it fills in the vast array of available quotation dictionaries. Library Journal
£21.00
Columbia University Press The Power and Limits of NGOs
Book SynopsisThis important book is among the few attempts to assess the impact of the efforts of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to build democratic institutions. The case studies presented here provide a portrait of the mechanisms by which ideas commonly associated with democratic states have evolved in formerly communist states, revealing conditions that help as well as hurt the process.Trade ReviewBy pointing to successesand failures of external democratization assistance, the editors have compiled a volume that should become essential reading for those in the scholarly, governmental, and NGO communities... One hopes that this book gains an audience that will influence not only academic discussion but also important policy debates on how to promote democracy in the postcommunist world and beyond. -- Paul Kubicek Perspectives on Politics A well-written and important book... Given the volume's presentation of extensive empirical data and thoughtful analysis grounded in scholarly literature, this book should be enthusiastically welcomed by policy-makers and the members of the NGO community hoping to spread democracy. -- Valerie Sperling Governance The Power and Limits of NGOs presents a serious, rigorous, and balanced analysis of the democracy assistance programs in post-communist Eurasia, and its findings and implications will have broad and long-lasting academic and policy relevance. -- Marc Morje Howard Slavic ReviewTable of Contents1. Introduction: Transnational Networks and NGOs in Post-Communist Societies, by Sarah E. Mendelson and John K. Glenn 2. International Actors and Women's NGOs in Poland and Hungary: The Difference They Have Made, by Patrice C. McMahon 3. Evaluating Western Assistance to Russian Women's Organizations, by James Richter 4. International Assistance and the Development of Independent Mass Media in the Czech and Slovak Republics, by Karen Ballentine 5. Western and Russian Environmental NGOs: A Greener Russia?, by Leslie Powell 6. Environmental NGOs in Kazakhstan: Democratic Goals and Non-Democratic Outcomes, by Erika Weinthal and Pauline Jones Luong 7. International Democracy Assistance In Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan: Building Civil Society From the Outside?, by Fiona B. Adamson 8. International NGOs in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Attempting to Build Civil Society, by V.P. Gagnon, Jr. 9. Conclusion: The Power and Limits of Transnational Democracy Networks in Post-Communist Societies, by Sarah E. Mendelson
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Columbia University Press The Columbia Guide to Digital Publishing
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive guide to all aspects of digital publishing, from rights to eBooks, to accessibility, to content management.Trade ReviewA truly interactive resource... The guide targets professionals and nonprofessionals, and the result is both thorough and readable... Recommended especially for public and academic libraries. Library Journal The editor and contributors, who have distinguished careers in digital publishing, have exerted great effort to include all relevant information for beginners, yet they offer enough detail to capture the attention advanced users without expanding to a multivolume work or becoming too long... A superb opening gesture for creating a dialog on the scholarly communication process. Choice In a world where all things electronic have become dominant, this remarkable volume serves as a comprehensive handbook to every conceivable aspect of digital publishing... This valuable compendium is most highly recommended for all collections. -- John Maxymuk American Reference Books Annual Columbia's guide was created and edited in a text-encoded electronic format that has been used to derive both the print and Web versions... A solid electronic resource with good content... Recommended. Choice An excellent technical overview of the constantly evolving world of electronic publishing. Updates and hyperlinks add value to the online version, which is well organized and easy-to-use. Booklist Much is neatly packed into this encyclopedia of information on everything ranging from digital-rights management to digital legal issues. Columbus Dispatch This book will be a very welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone working with any form of digital publishing. It is by far the most thorough, authoritative digital publishing reference source available. Editor William Kasdorf, Past President of the Society for Scholarly Publishing, has pulled together an impressive array of experts to produce this definitive guide. The Indexer The Guide is remarkably successful in fulfilling its intentions... It was a pleasant surprise to discover that although the book does contain many references to specific hardware devices and software programs, it contextualizes these references in discussions that will remain relevant for years to come. -- Maria S. Bonn Portal: Reviews [C]lear out a prominent space on your bookshelf forThe Columbia Guide to Digital Publishing... [T]his guide is a compendium of in-depth articles on all these aspects of digital publishing and more, each written by an expert in the field... Destined to become a classic,The Columbia Guide to Digital Publishing will be the Bible you turn to again and again, whether you need to make publishing decisions large and small, or share a teaching resource with a manager or staff member. -- Darrill Anderson Technical Communication The Columbia Guide to Digital Publishing is the War and Peace of digital communication resources. It is epic in scope and exhaustive in detail, historic, and prophetic. An original. A universe. It's long but it's all substance...The Columbia Guide may be new and it may be the first of its kind, but it has the makings of a classic. -- Linda Hengstler Science EditorTable of Contents1.Introduction: Publishing in Today's Digital Era, by William E. Kasdorf, President, Impressions Book and Journal Services, Inc. 1.01 Digital publishing is both a given and a goal 1.02 Various publishers, various solutions 1.03 What next? 2.The Technical Infrastructure, by Chris Biemesderfer, Seagoat Consulting 2.01 Overview 2.02 The basics of computer architecture 2.03 The processing environment 2.04 Display 2.05 Data storage 2.06 Data communications 2.07 Additional interesting resources 3.Markup: XML and Related Technologies, by William E.Kasdorf 3.01 Overview 3.02 HTML: HyperText Markup Language 3.03 XML: the Extensible Markup Language 3.04 Communication, cooperation, collaboration 4. Organizing, Editing, and Linking Content, by John Strange, Group Production Director, Blackwell Publishing 4.01 Overview: the transition from traditional to digital publishing 4.02 Structuring content 4.03 The impact of digital publishing on traditional publishing models 4.04 Information about content: metadata 4.05 Linking 4.06 Conclusion 5.Data Capture and Conversion, by Mark Gross, President, Data Conversion Laboratory 5.01 Overview: Entering a world of structure 5.02 Untangling content from structure 5.04 The conversion process 5.05 Analysis issues 6.Composition, Design, and Graphics, by Thad McIlroy, President, Arcadia House 6.01 Overview 6.02 Text, graphics, and page layout: The three elements of a page 6.03 Design vs. production 6.04 Three key technologies 6.05 PostScript: the language of print publishing 6.06 PDF -Adobe 's Portable Document Format 6.07 Typography 6.08 Graphic types and file formats 6.09 Color 6.10 Page production 6.11 Image capture and image processing 6.12 Work flow 6.13 Printing processes 6.14 Working with printers 6.15 Resources 7. Accessibility, by Frederick Bowes,III, Electronic Publishing Associates 7.01 Overview 7.02 A closer look 7.03 Closing summary 7.04 Resources and documents 8. Digital Printing, by George Alexander, Executive Editor, the Seybold Report 8.01 Overview 8.02 Digital printing technologies 8.03 Uses of digital printing 8.04 Available printing systems 8.05 Sales channels for digital book printing 9. Multimedia Publishing, by Florian Brody, President and CEO, Brody Inc. 9.01 Overview 9.02 What is multimedia? 9.03 Deciding on multimedia 9.04 Multimedia experience 9.05 The business of multimedia 9.06 Multimedia technology 9.07 Rights issues 9.08 Conclusion 10. Content Management and Web Publishing, by Bill Trippe, President, New Millennium Publishing and Mark Walter, Consultant 10.01 Introduction to content management 10.02 Types of Content Management Systems 10.03 Benefits of content management systems 10.04 Issues to consider in content management 10.05 Evaluating a content management system 10.06 Post-implementation issues 454 11.Electronic Books and the Open eBook Publication Structure, by Allen Renear, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and Dorothea Salo 11.01 Introduction 11.02 OEBPS in a nutshell 11.03 Electronic books in general 11.04 Thinking clearly about e-books 11.05 The format problem 11.06 The OeBF Open eBook Publication Structure 11.07 In conclusion 11.08 Some advice for e-book publishers 11.09 For more information 12.Archiving, by Heather Malloy, Digital Archive Manager, John Wiley &Sons 12.01 The importance of archiving 12.02 Other concerns for archiving 12.03 Where to implement the archive 12.04 Technology issues 12.05 Issues in development and implementation 12.06 Conclusion 12.07 Resources 13.The Legal Framework: Copyright and Trademark, by William S.Strong, Partner, Kotin, Crabtree and Strong, LLP 13.01 Copyright 13.02 Trademark law 13.03 Other laws 13.04 Lawsuits: Is there nationwide jurisdiction? 13.05 Contracting with customers 13.06 Conclusion 14.International Issues, by Robert E.Baensch, Director, Center for Publishing, New York University 14.01 Overview 14.02 Internet users worldwide 14.03 The STM industry leaders 14.04 Establishing the Web Site 14.05 Understanding the global environment 14.06 Geographic and country priorities 14.07 English and other languages 14.08 New economics of information services 14.09 Worldwide on-line advertising 14.10 Marketing on the Internet 14.11 International information sources 14.12 Internet publishing law 14.13 Conclusion 15. Digital Rights Management, by Paul Hilts, Former Technology Editor, Publisher's Weekly 15.01 Overview: What is DRM? 15.02 Rights-based business models 15.03 DRM technology 15.04 DRM standards 15.05 Legal developments: important legislation 15.07 The state of the market 15.08 DRM Implementation Issues
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Columbia University Press Eating History Thirty Turning Points in the
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewEasy-to-digest prose and modest portions make these stories compulsively readable, and reveal new angles on old stories.Publishers Weekly (starred review) Publishers Weekly (starred review) Clear and engaging... erudite and entertaining... Recommended. Choice Eating History covers an enormous amount of ground and is something of a mini-encyclopedia with many entries, each densely packed with information. Smith is a talented storyteller, so the copious facts and figures are presented well, nicely sprinkled with interesting anecdotes. -- Sylvia Lovegren Gastronomica ...a great read... Yum.fiTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Prologue 1. Oliver Evans's Automated Mill 2. The Erie Canal 3. Delmonico's 4. Sylvester Graham's Reforms 5. Cyrus McCormick's Reaper 6. A Multiethnic Smorgasbord 7. Giving Thanks 8. Gail Borden's Canned Milk 9. The Homogenizing War 10. The Transcontinental Railroad 11. Fair Food 12. Henry Crowell's Quaker Special 13. Wilbur O. Atwater's Calorimeter 14. The Cracker Jack Snack 15. Fannie Farmer's Cookbook 16. The Kelloggs' Corn Flakes 17. Upton Sinclair's Jungle 18. Frozen Seafood and TV Dinners 19. Michael Cullen's Super Market 20. Earle MacAusland's Gourmet 21. Jerome I. Rodale's Organic Gardening 22. Percy Spencer's Radar 23. Frances Roth and Katharine Angell's CIA 24. McDonald's Drive-In 25. Julia Child, the French Chef 26. Jean Nidetch's Diet 27. Alice Waters's Chez Panisse 28. TVFN 29. The Flavr Savr 30. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Spin-Offs Epilogue Bibliography
£25.00
Columbia University Press Dictionary of Psychopathology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsEditorial Board Preface The Dictionary of Psychopathology Dictionary Resources in Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, and Psychology
£27.00
Columbia University Press Plant Taxonomy
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis new edition of Plant Taxonomy is long overdue... Highly recommended. Choice Well written and lucid... a comprehensive text that manages to smoothly bridge classical and recent systematic approaches to identification, nomenclature, and classification. -- R. Geeta Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsPreface to the first edition Preface to the second edition Acknowledgments for the first edition Acknowledgments for the second edition I. PRINCIPLES OF TAXONOMY Section 1. The Meaning of Classification 1. A few definitions 2. The relevance of systematics 3. The importance and universality classification 4. Characters Section 2. Different approaches to biological classification 5. The anatomy of classification and the artificial approach 6. Natural and phyletic approaches 7. Phenetic approach 8. Cladistic approach 9. Evaluation of the three major approaches and explicit phyletics Section 3. Concepts of Categories 10. The taxonomic hierarchy 11. Species 12. Subspecies, variety, and form 13. Genus 14. Family and higher categories II. TAXONOMIC DATA Section 4. Types of data 15. Morphology 16. Anatomy 17. Embryology 18. Palynology 19. Phytochemistry 20. Cytology and cytogenetics 21. Molecular biology 22. Genetics and population genetics 23. Reproductive biology 24. Ecology Section 5. Handling of Data 25. Gathering and storage of data 26. Presentation of data Epilogue Literature Cited Author Index Subject Index
£87.20
Columbia University Press Hispanic New York
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA rich anthology of the history, ethnicity, language and culture of a city with the largest and most diverse Hispanic population in the country. -- Sam Roberts New York Times A significant milestone in Nueva York studies as an interdisciplinary, multinational field with hemispheric and transatlantic scope. -- Catharine E. Wall World Literature Today ...should be required reading for anyone interested in the study of people of Latin American descent in New York. -- Ramona Hernandez Latino StudiesTable of ContentsForeword, by Andrew Delbanco Note on the Selections Acknowledgments Introduction: New York City and the Emergence of a New Hemispheric Identity, by Claudio Ivan Remeseira 1. People and Communities Historical Perspectives The Evolution of the Latino Community in New York: Nineteenth Century to Late Twentieth Century, by Gabriel Haslip-Viera A Vindication of Cuba Our America, by Jose Marti Memoirs of Bernardo Vega: A Contribution to the History of the Puerto Rican Community in New York (excerpts), by Bernardo Vega Halfway to Dick and Jane: A Puerto Rican Pilgrimage, by Jack Agueros New York: Teetering on the Heights, by Roberto Suro The Hispanic Impact Upon the United States, by Theodore S. Beardsley Jr. In Search of Latinas in U.S. History, 1540-1970s, by Virginia Sanchez Korrol The Spanish Element in Our Nationality, by Walt Whitman Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity, and Religion Racial Themes in the Literature: Puerto Ricans and Other Latinos, by Clara E. Rodriguez The Emergence of Latino Panethnicity, by Milagros Ricourt and Ruby Danta Creole Religions of the Caribbean, by Margarite Fernandez Olmos and Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert 2. Cultural Hybridizations Language and Literature: A Bilingual Tradition New York City: Center and Transit Point of Hispanic Cultural Nomadism, by Dionisio Canas Puerto Rican Voices in English, by Carmen Dolores Hernandez Spanish in New York, by Ana Celia Zentella Spanish in New York: A Moving Landscape, by Antonio Munoz-Molina Music and Art: Latino, Latin American, American New York's Latin Music Landmarks, by Frank M. Figueroa The Story of Nuyorican Salsa, by Ed Morales Mariachi Reverie, by Paul Berman The Art of Babel in the Americas, by Luis Perez-Oramas The Life and Passion of Jean-Michel Basquiat, by Frances Negron-Muntaner A Splendid Outsider: Archer Milton Huntington and the Hispanic Heritage in the United States, by Claudio Ivan Remeseira Carlos Gardel in New York: The Birth of a Hispanic American Myth, by Claudio Ivan Remeseira Further Reading Contributors Index of Names Index of Subjects
£22.50
Columbia University Press The Measure of America
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe Measure of America is a wonderful tool and informative guide for readers in search of a deeper understanding of the complex nature of American society. Metro Spirit This very timely report articulates clearly the state of the country, using a multifaceted perspective; it is written in a straightforward, engaging manner... Essential. Choice For the Secretaries of Labor, Education, Health, Housing, Transportation, and White House staffers on domestic policy, a highly useful gift would be: The Measure of America -- Derek Shearer The Huffington Post One of The Globalist's Ten Favorite Books of 2008. The Globalist A welcome book... strongly recommended. -- Christopher Simms The New England Journal of Medicine
£29.75
Columbia University Press Let the Meatballs Rest And Other Stories About
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe more I cook, the more I realize and discover how the food that we eat is much more than nourishment. It is culture; it is our story as human beings, and Massimo Montanari has made it his life's mission to make that connection. Here, in this informative, intelligible, and delightful book, Let the Meatballs Rest and Other Stories About Food and Culture, Massimo shares those very stories and the resounding message that food is culture, and culture is nourished by food. -- Lidia Bastianich, chef, cookbook author, television personality, and restaurateur Montanari's erudition is manifest throughout the book. He assiduously avoids both commonplaces and pedantry and provokes thought, thrilling anyone looking to understand on a profound level why we eat what we eat. Booklist ...delectable... -- Andrew F. Smith Times Literary Supplement A textured, surprising, and brightly astringent read. -- Ted Weesner, Jr. Boston Globe Thoughtful and charming. Reading this collection of his brief essays is like eating salted peanuts - you can't stop and each one seems better than the one before. CHOW LineTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Things and Ideas 2. The Status of Foods 3. Adventures in Cooking 4. The Gastronomy of Hunger 5. Flavors 6. Pleasure and Health 7. The Beautiful and the Good 8. Convivial Rituals 9. Table Practices and Manners 10. "Identity" Declined in the Plural Index
£63.00
Columbia University Press The Land of the Five Flavors A Cultural History
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPhotos, posters, paintings and sketches alternate with recipes in this fascinating book, which takes ingredients from several types of available sources: part cookbook, part cultural history of China through its kitchen. -- William H. Nienhauser, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hollmann deftly blends descriptive text and illustrations together with dozens of brief, amusing tidbits from an amazing spectrum of Chinese historical sources. The book's great attraction is the presentation of many complex, extremely disparate materials in nimbly condensed, accessible form. Hollmann makes it look easy. -- Anne Mendelson, author of Milk: The Surprising Story of Milk Through the Ages Anyone interested in China or in food history needs this book, an insightful introduction to China's food traditions that is anchored in an understanding and appreciation of centuries of Chinese history and culinary culture, from the earliest empires to the present day. -- Naomi Duguid, author of Burma: Rivers of Flavor; co-author of Beyond the Great Wall: Recipes and Travels in the other China This engaging look at China's culinary history will appeal to readers interested in China and those who enjoy books on cooking.Library Journal Library Journal Rewarding and illuminating. -- Rachel Anne Calabia San Francisco Book Review Brief, readable, and entertaining... CHOICETable of ContentsPreface 1. Rice Doesn't Rain from Heaven 2. A Taste of Harmony 3. Fire, Ice, and Flavor 4. A Culinary Cosmos 5. Heavenly Dew 6. Regulations and Conventions 7. The Tavern of Eternal Happiness 8. Epilogue Bibliography Appendix Index
£999.99
Columbia University Press Cook Taste Learn How the Evolution of Science
Book SynopsisGuy Crosby offers a lively tour of the history and science behind the art of cooking, with a focus on achieving a healthy daily diet. He traces the evolution of cooking from its earliest origins, recounting the innovations that have unraveled the mysteries of health and taste.Trade ReviewAs a foodie myself I was delighted to see all suspicions confirmed in Cook, Taste, Learn—that advances in the culinary arts are commonly empowered by curious scientists who also happen to be hungry. -- Neil deGrasse Tyson, American Museum of Natural HistoryCook, Taste, Learn entertains with a smorgasbord of curious facts, delightful explanations, and fun recipes. What is so special about olive oil? Why use one kind of potato for baking and another for boiling? How does one make scrambled eggs fluffy? Crosby’s history of cooking provides a riveting education for your inner chef. -- Richard Wrangham, author of Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us HumanCook, Taste, Learn elegantly intertwines history, chemistry, anthropology, and culinary science to create a captivating guided tour through the arc of human invention. The general scientific advancements feel just as vital to our enjoyment of good food as the evolution of cooking science. An accessible and inspiring contribution to the history of science! -- Ali Bouzari, author of Ingredient: Unveiling the Essential Elements of FoodCrosby is a longtime collaborator, my science expert-in-chief, who has answered every food science question I have ever had. . . . The genius of his Cook, Taste, Learn is that he pairs useful science with the history of cooking. This makes for a digestible work that [is] punctuated by useful deep dives into boiling in water versus cooking in oil, the science of gels, why terroir matters when cooking beans (the calcium content varies wildly), and how atomic theory changed the understanding of cooking. In Cook, Taste, Learn, you can have your cake and understand its chemistry too. -- Christopher Kimball * Milk Street Magazine *If you are chemist who is whizz in the lab but not so great in the kitchen, this might just be the perfect thing for you! * Chemistry World *A sprightly delight. * Nature *Reveals the possibilities for transforming cooking from a craft into the perfect blend of art and science. * Food Technology *If you’re interested in the science of food and cooking and its history, this is a great book to read. * Food Crumbles *A well-developed volume with a strong foundation in science. * Choice *Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. The Evolution of Cooking (2 Million–12,000 Years Ago)2. The Dawn of Agriculture Revolutionizes Cooking (12,000 Years Ago–1499)3. Early Science Inspires Creativity in Cooking (1500–1799)4. The Art of Cooking Embraces the Science of Atoms (1800–1900)5. Modern Science Transforms the Art of Cooking (1901–Present)6. Cooking Science Catches Fire!7. The Good, the Bad, and the Future of Cooking ScienceBibliographyIndex
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University of Illinois Press The People
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University of Illinois Press Barrelhouse Words
Book SynopsisAn exhaustive, engrossing lexicon of blues idiomsTrade Review"An impeccably scholarly, irresistibly readable guide to the language heard on the recordings of the great blues singers who were active in the first half of the 20th century."--Wall Street Journal "A very useful and mamlishly good book."--Juke Blues "A treat for anyone who loves language, and who sees it as a living, breathing entity."--PopMatters Table of ContentsCoverTitle PageCopyright PageContentsAuthor's NoteIntroductionSelect Annotated Bibliography of Dictionary SourcesGeneral BibliographyInformants Cited in TextAbbreviations and Symbols Used in TextA Blues Dialect DictionaryAppendixIndex
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Indiana University Press The Symphonic Repertoire Volume II
Book SynopsisA new look at each of 170 symphonies.Trade ReviewThough this massive tome may look quite formidable, it proves to be a remarkably smooth read for anyone who already knows much of the literature being addressed. Brown (Indiana Univ. School of Music) covers every symphony composed by the four giants of the First Viennese School, and from a wide variety of perspectives: historical context, structural architecture, nuances of orchestration, critical editions, public response, and reception. The result is a treasure trove of information, scholarly and thorough without being pedantic or boring. The reader most likely to derive maximum pleasure from the book will come armed with scores, recordings, and (of course) prior experience with the works in question. Such a reader will be delighted by the insights Brown provides. Though this is the second volume of a projected five-volume series on the history of the symphony, it is the first to appear in print. If the succeeding volumes are up to the level of this one, music lovers have a great treat in store. Definitely not for beginners. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above. -- E. Schwartz * Bowdoin College , 2003apr CHOICE *
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University of Notre Dame Press What Is a Book
Book SynopsisWhat Is a Book? is an introduction to the study of books produced during the period of the hand press, dating from around 1450 through 1800.Trade Review"Joseph Dane's What Is a Book? is a remarkable introduction to the study of books as physical objects. It is at once impressively learned and endearingly personal, displaying the fundamental characteristics of all of Dane's work: careful observation, rigorous thinking, and clear and energetic writing. Dane demonstrates what a book is, how it was made, and, perhaps most importantly, how its materiality gives witness to various histories that complicate and enrich our sense of what books mean and why they matter." —David Scott Kastan, Yale University"Joseph A. Dane is one of our most brilliant and prolific scholars of the early book, and this volume culminates a lifetime of research. For the general reader, it will offer a compelling survey of book history and book making. For the specialist, it will offer insights into the techniques of printers and the lives of collectors. For anyone concerned with how we read the past, and for anyone fascinated by the book as typographical artifact, What Is a Book? will be deeply valued. As Dane himself says in his introduction, 'never close a book without knowing more than you did before opening it.' I never close a book of his without knowing more than when I opened it, and this one is no exception." —Seth Lerer, University of California at San Diego"Written with wit and acuity, Joseph A. Dane's What Is a Book? extends his project of teaching aspects of book history to the specialist and nonspecialist reader alike. Both will be stimulated and provoked by what Dane writes, and will also enjoy his arguments and admire the breadth and depth of his knowledge." —Henry Woudhuysen, University College London“. . . contributes to the scholarly field by providing a concise narrative introduction to a field which is inundated by works with similar goals. Used in conjunction with other texts, it certainly will provide a preliminary engagement with somewhat technical language and issues surrounding the field of bibliography.” —Comitatus“Dane turns to typography, illustrations, bindings, and other page-surface specific aspects of the book, which could have been written only by a person who had spent a lifetime examining books and investigating the methods for transferring ink to paper. He is especially good (and personable) on the provenance of books and the way owners leave marks on them.” —SHARP News“. . . an introduction to the material aspect of Western printed books from the fifteenth to the beginning of the nineteenth century. Though this is a well-worked topic, Dane offers a contribution that exhibits several exceptional strengths. . . . Readers also will be pleased with Dane’s discussion of books in digital format and will welcome the extensive bibliography. The subject matter may be old, but the treatment is very up-to-date.” —Choice“Dane writes with a clarity that will make this book useful to beginning students, yet with a wealth of examples that can instruct the most experienced scholar. At each stage the book is peppered with warnings about common errors and misconceptions that make it lively reading indeed.” —Sixteenth Century Journal
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University of Notre Dame Press What Is a Book
Book SynopsisWhat Is a Book? is an introduction to the study of books produced during the period of the hand press, dating from around 1450 through 1800.Trade Review"Joseph Dane's What Is a Book? is a remarkable introduction to the study of books as physical objects. It is at once impressively learned and endearingly personal, displaying the fundamental characteristics of all of Dane's work: careful observation, rigorous thinking, and clear and energetic writing. Dane demonstrates what a book is, how it was made, and, perhaps most importantly, how its materiality gives witness to various histories that complicate and enrich our sense of what books mean and why they matter." —David Scott Kastan, Yale University"Joseph A. Dane is one of our most brilliant and prolific scholars of the early book, and this volume culminates a lifetime of research. For the general reader, it will offer a compelling survey of book history and book making. For the specialist, it will offer insights into the techniques of printers and the lives of collectors. For anyone concerned with how we read the past, and for anyone fascinated by the book as typographical artifact, What Is a Book? will be deeply valued. As Dane himself says in his introduction, 'never close a book without knowing more than you did before opening it.' I never close a book of his without knowing more than when I opened it, and this one is no exception." —Seth Lerer, University of California at San Diego"Written with wit and acuity, Joseph A. Dane's What Is a Book? extends his project of teaching aspects of book history to the specialist and nonspecialist reader alike. Both will be stimulated and provoked by what Dane writes, and will also enjoy his arguments and admire the breadth and depth of his knowledge." —Henry Woudhuysen, University College London“. . . contributes to the scholarly field by providing a concise narrative introduction to a field which is inundated by works with similar goals. Used in conjunction with other texts, it certainly will provide a preliminary engagement with somewhat technical language and issues surrounding the field of bibliography.” —Comitatus“Dane turns to typography, illustrations, bindings, and other page-surface specific aspects of the book, which could have been written only by a person who had spent a lifetime examining books and investigating the methods for transferring ink to paper. He is especially good (and personable) on the provenance of books and the way owners leave marks on them.” —SHARP News“. . . an introduction to the material aspect of Western printed books from the fifteenth to the beginning of the nineteenth century. Though this is a well-worked topic, Dane offers a contribution that exhibits several exceptional strengths. . . . Readers also will be pleased with Dane’s discussion of books in digital format and will welcome the extensive bibliography. The subject matter may be old, but the treatment is very up-to-date.” —Choice“Dane writes with a clarity that will make this book useful to beginning students, yet with a wealth of examples that can instruct the most experienced scholar. At each stage the book is peppered with warnings about common errors and misconceptions that make it lively reading indeed.” —Sixteenth Century Journal
£70.55
John Wiley & Sons Inc Wedding Etiquette For Dummies
Book SynopsisYour expert guide to the dos and don'ts of getting married Your wedding should be fun, exciting, and worry-free-but most brides, grooms, and their families run into sticky situations or unique circumstances that surround etiquette. Now, there's a definitive guide that provides the solutionsfor all those dilemmas big and small.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Engaging in Proper Wedding Etiquette from the Start 5 Chapter 1: Incorporating Etiquette into Your Wedding 7 Chapter 2: Announcing Your Engagement with Elegance 13 Chapter 3: Tastefully Using Technology during Wedding Planning 31 Chapter 4: Deciding on Finances and Planning Responsibilities Upfront 39 Part II: The Main Event: Planning Your Ceremony and Reception 59 Chapter 5: Checking Out Ceremony Styles 61 Chapter 6: Nailing Down the Basics of Ceremony Protocol 77 Chapter 7: Perfecting Your Reception Plans 95 Part III: Working on Wedding Details with Your Manners Intact 113 Chapter 8: Putting Together Your Wedding Party 115 Chapter 9: Choosing Appropriate Wedding Attire and Doing So with Grace 135 Chapter 10: Assembling the Guest List 151 Chapter 11: Carefully Composing Your Invitations and Announcements 163 Chapter 12: Registering for Gifts and Giving Your Own 191 Chapter 13: Observing Etiquette Rules at Festivities before the Wedding 199 Part IV: Behaving on the Big Day and Beyond 209 Chapter 14: Minding Your Manners at the Ceremony 211 Chapter 15: Celebrating with Class at the Reception 231 Chapter 16: Acting Properly after the Wedding 245 Part V: The Part of Tens 253 Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Working with Your Vendors and Wedding Planner 255 Chapter 18: Nearly Ten Guidelines for Getting Married the Second Time Around 259 Index 263
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LUP - University of Michigan Press A Catalogue of Greek Manuscripts at the
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, fully illustrated catalogue of the largest collection of Greek manuscripts in America, including 110 codices and fragments ranging from the fourth to the nineteenth century. The collection inlcudes many manuscripts from Epirus and the Meteora monasteries built on high pinnacles of rocks in Thessaly.
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University of California Press Women of Wine
Book SynopsisExplores women's increasingly influential role in the wine industry, traditionally a very male-dominated domain. This book draws on interviews with dozens of women winemakers, estate owners, professors, sommeliers, wine writers, and others in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand.Trade Review"A thorough treatise... The portraits reveal a great deal about the challenges women face in the industry." Gastronomica: Journal Of Food & CultureTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Women Need Not Apply 2. The Changing Face of the Wine Business 3. A Toast to the Past 4. Viticultrices et Proprietaires 5. Le Donne del Vino 6. The New World: California 7. The New World: The Southern Hemisphere 8. Knowledge Is Power 9. Uncorking Sales 10. Past, Present, Future Appendix 1: List of Interviews Appendix 2: Women Masters of Wine Appendix 3: Women Master Sommeliers Glossary Bibliography Index
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University of California Press Firesign
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University of California Press Firesign
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Management
Book Synopsis Fully updated new edition of an essential reference resource Contains explanations of over 250 terms and concepts, written by over 170 international contributors Reflects major developments in: knowledge management; globalization; ethics and governance related issues; new technologies; networks and alliances; and new organizational forms Provides fresh insights on performance management, leadership and organizational learning. Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. About the Editors. Contributors. Dictionary Entries A-Z. Index.
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Princeton University Press The Princeton Encyclopedia of Islamic Political
Book SynopsisProvides the context needed for understanding contemporary politics in the Islamic world and beyond. This volume focuses on the origins and evolution of Islamic political ideas and related subjects, covering central terms, concepts, personalities, movements, places, and schools of thought across Islamic history.Trade ReviewOne of Library Journal's Best Reference of Law & Politics for 2012 One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles Top 25 Academic Books for 2013 "[A] work of high-quality erudition packaged in an accessible manner which will benefit a wide readership, the PEIPT is thus also quintessentially of its time and a political statement of sorts in itself, which is, perhaps paradoxically, where its deeper value as a point of reference will ultimately lie."--Zaheer Kazmi, Times Literary Supplement "In this timely volume, 15 major entries examine key topics such as Muhammad, jihad, gender, fundamentalism, and pluralism. The remaining nearly 400 entries focus on the origin and evolution of Islamic political terms, concepts, personalities, movements, places, and schools of thought."--Library Journal, Best Reference 2012 selection "This unprecedented encyclopedia aims to be a comprehensive, authoritative, innovative reference covering 14 centuries while demonstrating its utility to comprehend today's political and cultural situation in Islamic societies. It is a truly impressive opus."--Choice "[T]he editors of EIPT have done a marvelous and stunning job by bringing out such an all-inclusive and rich volume on the various aspects, trends and perspectives, of Islamic political thought. Taken as a whole, this work is quite a comprehensive and concise guide, providing positive and reasonably balanced views on a wide range of topics relating to Islam and politics. It could also be recommended for use as an essential and International important reference guide; a must read for everyone interested in Islamic political thought. And keeping in view the richness and comprehensiveness, lucidness and coherence, wide-ranging and diverse approach and nature of the entries, as well as the integration of the latest scholarship, EIPT is not only one of the most essential but is a must-have and must-read reference work both for the students and specialists of Islamic political thought in particular and a best one volume comprehensive work that brings together concepts and issues, personalities and movements, for undergraduates and graduates of Islamic studies in general."--Tauseef Ahmad Parray, World Journal of Islamic History and Civilization "[T]his volume is almost unbelievably affordable... Professors can afford to have a copy of their own, and every academic library should purchase one without delay... [H]ighly recommended."--Paula Skreslet, Theological Librarianship "Written by an international team of specialists, the entries make use of the latest research and provide useful recommendations for further reading and research through bibliographies, cross-references and an index. This first Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought constitutes a resourceful guide for students, researches, journalists, diplomats and anyone looking for information on the complex subject of Islam and politics."--Lisa Kaaki, Arab News "[B]y incorporating the latest scholarship and providing a clear path through the contemporary Islamic weltanschauung, this Princeton Encyclopedia will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, journalists, and anyone else seeking an informed perspective on contemporary politics in the Islamic world, and beyond."--Bob Duckett, Reference Reviews "Incorporating the latest scholarship, this is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, journalists, and anyone else seeking an informed perspective on the complex intersection of Islam and politics."--World Book Industry "[T]his work is a fully developed research project that is able to meet the expectations of enthusiastic scholars of Islamic studies, politics and modem history."--Majid Daneshgar, Political Studies Review "[E]ncyclopedic in its scope and presents one of the most authoritative overviews of the topic published in recent years."--Jorgen S. Nielsen, Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations "The work offered to us here by Professor Bowering and his distinguished associate editors is very welcome indeed... A very useful contribution to the field... A convenient and reliable first reference, and through its longer articles a good means of finding one's way through the complexities of Islamic political discourse over the last fourteen centuries."--R. Stephen Humphreys, Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African StudiesTable of ContentsIntroduction vii Alphabetical List of Entries xxi Topical List of Entries xxv Contributors xxix Maps xxxv Entries A-Z 1 Index 607
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Princeton University Press A Dictionary of 20thCentury Communism
Book SynopsisProvides encyclopedic coverage of communism and its impact throughout the world in the 20th century. This book explains what communism was, the forms it took, and the enormous role it played in world history from the Russian Revolution through the collapse of the Soviet Union and beyond.Trade ReviewOne of Library Journal's Best Reference Books, Law & Politics Category for 2010 "Highly accessible, essay-style entries on the concepts, figures, events, movements, and organizations associated with international modern and postmodern Communist politics... Each entry concludes a list of at least five further reading titles, offering researchers a springboard to subject-specific information."--Savanna Schroll Guz, Library Journal "Access to archives in the former Soviet Union and its satellites behind the iron curtain has enabled the 160 scholars who contributed articles to this compendium to present information formerly out of the reach of all but a few in those countries... No other comparable, current source covers twentieth-century communism in similar topical fashion. Recommended for academic and large public libraries."--James Rettig, Booklist "[I]ncludes some truly insightful profiles of key figures... [A] work well worth reading."--Irving Louis Horowitz, Wilson Quarterly "An ideologically and internationally diverse lot of contributors manage to keep the tone analytical and critical throughout, making this an insightful and essential reference for 20th-century studies."--George M. Eberhart, College & Research Libraries News "All the major names and events are covered, and an impressive variety of concepts or objects receive serious attention, too... [T]he high quality of the prose, the distinguished community of authors, and the imaginative variety of topics covered will make this a worthwhile reference."--Padraic Kenney, H-Net Reviews "The new English translation of this work provides readers with a valuable overview of the world communist movement, in 400-plus entries, including not only the history of the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China and other communist states, but also of the various communist parties in Europe, the U.S., and the rest of the world. The volume's strengths lie in its strong coverage of European communism and its willingness to discuss the theoretical and philosophical ideas of its subjects."--Choice "This indispensable reference explains what communism was, the forms it took, and the enormous role it played in world history."--Blackwells Recommends "For socialists, this base of knowledge of the historical legacy of the most important revolutionary event in the 20th century, the Russian Revolution of 1917, is indispensable."--Lawrence Rockwood, The Socialist WebZine "[A] Dictionary of 20th-Century Communism is rather different. Its entries are mostly very thorough and informative, and if one or two are written in a language that reflects the jargon of its subject, that is a small price to pay for an approach usefully empathetic to its unempathetic protagonists."--Mark Mazower, National Interest "[T]he encyclopedia as a whole is a substantial and valuable project. The individual entries are almost all of high quality. The sustained effort at treating communism as a global movement means that Russian specialists will learn a great deal about less familiar places."--David R. Stone, Russian Review "[T]he high quality of the prose, the distinguished community of authors, and the imaginative variety of topics covered will make this a worthwhile reference."--Padraic Kenney, H-Net Reviews "This is a huge and useful enterprise... Most of the leading figures of the history of communism, the communist parties, important institutions, ideological concepts, and political events are included in a well selected and concise form. This timely and important dictionary offers a broad historical and historiographical overview of twentieth century world communism. This is a significant step toward achieving the difficult task of encompassing communism as a historical phenomenon in its complexity."--IvanT. Berend, European Legacy "A Dictionary of 20th-Century Communism promises to be immensely helpful to both teachers and students of world history... [A] very powerful contribution to the relationship between aesthetics, culture, and fascism."--Robert W. Strayer, Journal of World History "[A] monumental, engrossing, truly comprehensive encyclopaedia of world communism."--Vladimir Tismaneanu, International AffairsTable of ContentsIntroduction vii Acknowledgments xiii List of Entries xv List of Contributors xxvii Acronyms and Abbreviations xxxiii Entries 1 Index 895
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Princeton University Press The Art of Sculpture
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Concerned with the qualities which exist in uniquely sculptural objects, the author wends his way, without chronological restrictions, through the history of sculpture, bringing to bear considerable documentation from the writings of artists and philosophers in support of his views." * Yale Review *"Thoroughly erudite and thoroughly convincing. . . . A book which should lead to a thorough reappraisal of the role of sculpture in the trinity of the major arts." * Virginia Quarterly *"Few critics write history at all, but this book is very good history. Within its field it is a systematic and almost invariably exact record. As a history, it will surely remain more useful to more people than anything else on the subject."---Lawrence Gowing, New Statesman
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Princeton University Press On Quality in Art
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Thirty-six pairs of drawings are juxtaposed in this volume in order to extract standards (e.g. of quality) from them. The author proceeds cautiously and compares only examples from the same period and the same sphere of influence. The examples are chosen marvellously well and show in their selection Rosenberg’s superior experience and knowledge."---Alfred Neumeyer, Art Journal"In reading him we learn how a sensitive and experienced connoisseur argues cases of this kind; no teacher of art history will neglect this lucid demonstration."---E. H. Gombrich, New York Review of Books"Mr. Rosenberg’s language is clear and untechnical, the reproductions are superb . . . the thoughtful reader can follow the analysis of line, form, space, composition, and design in each of the examples given and can grasp the variations among artists and periods. He cannot help but be rewarded by a sharpening of his eye and a deepened capacity for judgment." * Yale Review *
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Princeton University Press The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies Volume 4
Book SynopsisSamkhya is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, system of classical Indian philosophy. This book traces its history from the third or fourth century B. C. up through the twentieth century. The Encyclopedia as a whole will present the substance of the various Indian systems of thought to philosophers unable to read the Sanskrit and having difficultTable of Contents*FrontMatter, pg. i*CONTENTS, pg. vii*PREFACE, pg. xi*THE HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF SA MKHYA, pg. 3*THE PHILOSOPHY OF SA MKHYA, pg. 43*1. KAPILA, A SURI - 15. SAMKHYASAPTATIVRTTI, pg. 107*16. GAUDAPADA - 23. BHOJARAJA, pg. 209*24. TATTVASAMASASUTRA - 30. MAHADEVA VEDANTIN, pg. 315*31. SVAYAMPRAKASAYATI - 48. BALARAMA UDASINA, pg. 419*49. PAN CANANA TARKARATNA - 65. SRIRA MA PA NDEYA, pg. 521*NOTES, pg. 623*INDEX, pg. 661
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Princeton University Press Peasants in Power Alexander Stamboliski and the
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Princeton University Press Peasant Society in the Late Byzantine Empire
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Princeton University Press The Reign of Philip the Fair
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Princeton University Press Liberals in the Russian Revolution The Constitutional Democratic Party 19171921
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Princeton University Press Peasants in Power Alexander Stamboliski and the Bulgarian Agrarian National Union 18991923
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Princeton University Press Peasant Society in the Late Byzantine Empire A Social and Demographic Study 5480 Princeton Legacy Library 5480
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Princeton University Press The Reign of Philip the Fair
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LUP - Voltaire Foundation Voltaires manuscripts and collective editions
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Make a Difference Americas Guide to Volunteering
Book SynopsisOffers a comprehensive guide for those who want to get involved in their communities but feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of organizations that need help. Helping readers find opportunities to put their talents to use, this book includes more than 185 national, non-profit organizations that use volunteers of all ages to make a difference.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. CHAPTER ONE: The Challenge of Community Service. CHAPTER TWO: Now More Than Ever. CHAPTER THREE: America Needs You: Opportunities for Service. Children. Civil Rights. Community Development and Economic Justice. Education. Environment and Sustainable Communities. Free Speech and Government Accountability. Gay and Lesbian Rights. Health Care, Hunger, and Homelessness. Human Rights. People with Disabilities. Seniors. Social Welfare and Emergency Relief. Violence Prevention and Peace. Wildlife and Animal. Women’s Rights. CHAPTER FOUR: General Resource, Faith-Based, and Service Organizations. General Resource Organizations. Faith-Based Organizations. Service Organizations. CHAPTER FIVE: Policy and Issues Analysis. CHAPTER SIX: Recommended Readings: A Novel Approach. Index of Organizations. About the Author.
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