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Reading Still Matters

What the Research Reveals about Reading, Libraries, and Community

by Catherine Sheldrick Ross, Lynne (E.F.) McKechnie, Paulette M. Rothbauer ...

Drawing on scholarly research findings, this book presents a cogent case that librarians can use to work towards prioritization of reading in libraries and in schools.Reading is more important than it has ever been—recent research on reading, such as PEW reports and Scholastic's "Kids and Family Reading Report," proves that fact. This new edition of Reading Matters provides powerful evidence that ... Read more

$49.39 USD

Drawing on scholarly research findings, this book presents a cogent case that librarians can use to work towards prioritization of reading in libraries and in schools.Reading is more important than it has ever been—recent research on reading, such as PEW reports and Scholastic's "Kids and Family Reading Report," proves that fact. This new edition of Reading Matters provides powerful evidence that
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Social Causes of Psychological Distress

by Catherine E. Ross ...

Series series Social Institutions and Social Change Series
A core interest of social science is the study of stratification--inequalities in income, power, and prestige. Few persons would care about such inequalities if the poor, powerless, and despised were as happy and fulfilled as the wealthy, powerful, and admired. Social research often springs from humanistic empathy and concern as much as from scholarly and scientific curiosity. An economist might ... Read more

$68.99 USD

A core interest of social science is the study of stratification--inequalities in income, power, and prestige. Few persons would care about such inequalities if the poor, powerless, and despised were as happy and fulfilled as the wealthy, powerful, and admired. Social research often springs from humanistic empathy and concern as much as from scholarly and scientific curiosity. An economist might
... Read more
Megaregions

Planning for Global Competitiveness

by Adjo A. Amekudzi, Tridib Banerjee, Jason Barringer, Scott Cmapbell, Cheryl K. Contant, William Ankner, Norman Fainstein, Susan S. Fainstein, Richard Florida, Shirley Franklin, Robert E. Lang, Karen Leone de Nie, Thomas F. Luce, Michael D. Meye, Myron Orfield, Saskia Sassen, Jiawen Yang, Myungje Woo, Jessica L. Doyle, Andreas K. Faludi, Arthur C. Nelson, Dr. ...

The concept of “the city” —as well as “the state” and “the nation state” —is passé, agree contributors to this insightful book. The new scale for considering economic strength and growth opportunities is “the megaregion,” a network of metropolitan centers and their surrounding areas that are spatially and functionally linked through environmental, economic, and infrastructure interactions.Recently ... Read more

$35.29 USD

The concept of “the city” —as well as “the state” and “the nation state” —is passé, agree contributors to this insightful book. The new scale for considering economic strength and growth opportunities is “the megaregion,” a network of metropolitan centers and their surrounding areas that are spatially and functionally linked through environmental, economic, and infrastructure interactions.Recently
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Wonder Of Women - Haunted House Stories

Celebrate the true pioneers of female literature

by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edith Nesbit, Edith Nesbit, Margaret Oliphant, Margaret Oliphant, Mary E Wilkins Freeman, Hesba Stretton, Rosa Mulholland, Charlotte Riddell, Elinor Mordaunt, Marjorie Bowen0, B M Croker1, Rhoda Broughton2, Catherine Crowe3 ...

Narrated by Laurel Lefkow4, Liza Ross5, Janet Fullerlove6 ...

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9 hours

Let’s be clear. We are all equal under the law. However, even in these more modern times that is not an absolute and still remains a distant ambition for many.In the days when Britain ruled the waves and bestrode the world as its policeman and plunderer in chief it also subjugated half of its own people to second class status. Women were chattel and property. There were some exceptions based on ... Read more

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Let’s be clear. We are all equal under the law. However, even in these more modern times that is not an absolute and still remains a distant ambition for many.In the days when Britain ruled the waves and bestrode the world as its policeman and plunderer in chief it also subjugated half of its own people to second class status. Women were chattel and property. There were some exceptions based on
... Read more
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Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box

by Mystery Writers of America, Mystery Writers of America, Brad Meltzer, Jan Burke, Laura Lippman, Libby Fischer Hellmann, C. E. Lawrence, Joseph Finder, James O. Born0, S. W. Hubbard1, Joseph Goodrich2, R. T. Lawton3, Tom Rob Smith4, Mary Anne Kelly5, Tony Broadbent6, Steve Berry7, Angela Gerst8, Catherine Mambretti9, Stephen Ross0, Charles Todd1, Jonathan Stone2, Katherine Neville3, R. L. Stine4, Karin Slaughter5 ...

Narrated by various narrators, William Dufris6, Karen White7, Simon Vance8, Malcolm Hillgartner9, Scott Brick0, John McLain1, Kirby Heyborne2, Joe Barrett3, Donald Corren4, Bernadette Dunne5, R. C. Bray6, Robert Fass7, Kathe Mazur8, Stephen Bowlby9, Adam Verner0, Gildart Jackson1, Hillary Huber2, Jo Anna Perrin3, Richard Powers4 ...

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13 hours 26 min

There's nothing more mysterious than a locked box. Whether it's a literal strongbox, an empty coffin, the inner workings of a scientist's mind, or an underground prison cell, there are those who will use any means necessary to unlock the secrets of The Mystery Box.With this anthology, bestselling author Brad Meltzer introduces twenty-one original stories from today's most prominent mystery writers ... Read more

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There's nothing more mysterious than a locked box. Whether it's a literal strongbox, an empty coffin, the inner workings of a scientist's mind, or an underground prison cell, there are those who will use any means necessary to unlock the secrets of The Mystery Box.With this anthology, bestselling author Brad Meltzer introduces twenty-one original stories from today's most prominent mystery writers
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20 Things That Have to Materialize for the Proper Path to Marriage *I.E. Doing It God’S Way

by Rev. Catherine Ross ...

Ever wonder is this friendship "relationship" going to go anywhere? Do I want this person in my life? Is this you, God? Do family and friends have different opinions on the relationship, and you are not sure which direction to take?This is dedicated to those of you who feel the call of God to be in a marriage that is God-centered. This is to prepare your current friendship to move the next level. ... Read more

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Ever wonder is this friendship "relationship" going to go anywhere? Do I want this person in my life? Is this you, God? Do family and friends have different opinions on the relationship, and you are not sure which direction to take?This is dedicated to those of you who feel the call of God to be in a marriage that is God-centered. This is to prepare your current friendship to move the next level.
... Read more
The Changing Face of Motherhood in Spain

The Social Construction of Maternity in the Works of Lucía Etxebarria

by Catherine Bourland Ross ...

This book investigates the perceptions of motherhood in Spanish author Lucía Etxebarria’s fiction and offers views of the importance of motherhood in society. Traditional expectations for women as mothers persist despite the fact that they no longer match Spain’s cultural and economic reality. These issues of gender equality and societal perceptions stand out in the novels and screenplays of ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book investigates the perceptions of motherhood in Spanish author Lucía Etxebarria’s fiction and offers views of the importance of motherhood in society. Traditional expectations for women as mothers persist despite the fact that they no longer match Spain’s cultural and economic reality. These issues of gender equality and societal perceptions stand out in the novels and screenplays of
... Read more
A Right to Lie?

Presidents, Other Liars, and the First Amendment

by Catherine J. Ross ...

In A Right to Lie?, legal scholar Catherine J. Ross addresses the urgent issue of whether the nation's highest officers, including the president, have a right to lie under the Speech Clause, no matter what damage their falsehoods cause. Does freedom of expression protect even factual falsehoods? If so, are lies by candidates and public officials protected? And is there a constitutional path, ... Read more

$21.59 USD

In A Right to Lie?, legal scholar Catherine J. Ross addresses the urgent issue of whether the nation's highest officers, including the president, have a right to lie under the Speech Clause, no matter what damage their falsehoods cause. Does freedom of expression protect even factual falsehoods? If so, are lies by candidates and public officials protected? And is there a constitutional path,
... Read more
Health Impact Assessment in the United States

by Catherine L. Ross, Marla Orenstein, Nisha Botchwey ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
A new public policy initiative is proposed, or a large-scale construction project. What is its potential impact on the health of the population? Are there adverse effects to address, health benefits to be promoted, some combination of both? A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a cross-disciplinary means of answering these and other complex questions, so programs, projects, or policies can be ... Read more

$98.09 USD

A new public policy initiative is proposed, or a large-scale construction project. What is its potential impact on the health of the population? Are there adverse effects to address, health benefits to be promoted, some combination of both? A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a cross-disciplinary means of answering these and other complex questions, so programs, projects, or policies can be
... Read more
A Right to Lie?

Presidents, Other Liars, and the First Amendment

by Catherine J. Ross ...

In A Right to Lie?, legal scholar Catherine J. Ross addresses the urgent issue of whether the nation's highest officers, including the president, have a right to lie under the Speech Clause, no matter what damage their falsehoods cause. Does freedom of expression protect even factual falsehoods? If so, are lies by candidates and public officials protected? And is there a constitutional path, ... Read more

$23.79 USD

In A Right to Lie?, legal scholar Catherine J. Ross addresses the urgent issue of whether the nation's highest officers, including the president, have a right to lie under the Speech Clause, no matter what damage their falsehoods cause. Does freedom of expression protect even factual falsehoods? If so, are lies by candidates and public officials protected? And is there a constitutional path,
... Read more
Lessons in Censorship

How Schools and Courts Subvert Students’ First Amendment Rights

by Catherine J. Ross ...

American public schools often censor controversial student speech that the Constitution protects. Lessons in Censorship brings clarity to a bewildering array of court rulings that define the speech rights of young citizens in the school setting. Catherine J. Ross examines disputes that have erupted in our schools and courts over the civil rights movement, war and peace, rights for LGBTs, abortion, ... Read more

$40.19 USD

American public schools often censor controversial student speech that the Constitution protects. Lessons in Censorship brings clarity to a bewildering array of court rulings that define the speech rights of young citizens in the school setting. Catherine J. Ross examines disputes that have erupted in our schools and courts over the civil rights movement, war and peace, rights for LGBTs, abortion,
... Read more
Narrating Infertility in Spain

by Catherine Bourland Ross ...

Series series Campos Ibéricos: Bucknell Studies in Iberian Literatures and Cultures
The drop in Spanish birth rates in 1998 to their lowest level of 1.1 births per woman was accompanied by a boom in publishing about motherhood. New narrative forms, ranging from blogs to diaries to comics, expressed women’s experiences, including ambivalence about motherhood in the face of societal pressures. Narrating Infertility in Spain, the first study of infertility in post-2008 female ... Read more

$28.79 USD

The drop in Spanish birth rates in 1998 to their lowest level of 1.1 births per woman was accompanied by a boom in publishing about motherhood. New narrative forms, ranging from blogs to diaries to comics, expressed women’s experiences, including ambivalence about motherhood in the face of societal pressures. Narrating Infertility in Spain, the first study of infertility in post-2008 female
... Read more

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