This book is a concise narrative of Byzantine history from the time of Constantine the Great (AD 306) to the fall of Constantinople in 1453.Argues that Byzantium was important in its own right but also served as a bridge between East and West and ancient and modern society.Uses the chronological pol..
When parents - usually mothers - try to protect their children from sexual abuse, they can be devastated to find that support from the legal system is not always there. Suspecting their husbands or partners of the abuse, mothers may seek a divorce and custody or, if already divorced, request withdra..
For years, Wayne Oates' many books have served as invaluable field manuals for ministers and seminarians. Here, for the first time in one volume by a minister who studied with Oates, are selected chapters from the distinguished author's fundamental works. Oates has always challenged people to look i..
When this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography first appeared in 1976, it rescued T.E. Lawrence from the mythologizing that had seemed to be his fate. In it, John Mack humanely and objectively explores the relationship between Lawrence’s inner life and his historically significant actions.Extensive inte..
The extraordinary diary of Vermont farmer Hiram Harwood a fourteen-volume record of personal, family, and community events from 1808 to 1837 provides Robert E. Shalhope with the material for this rich microhistory. Harwood's struggle to reach full manhood and assume his position as head of the famil..
Extols the virtue of small liberal arts colleges and the liberal arts tradition. Author: John E. Seery Publisher: State University of New York Press Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0791455920 ISBN-13: 9780791455920..
American Voter: An Abridgement Author: Campbell, Angus, Philip E. Converse, Warren E. Miller, Donald E Stokes Publisher: John Wiley And Sons Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0471133353 ISBN-13: 9780471133353..
The author has extracted a selection of the most fundamental and generally useful material from the vast literature on free radicals. Electron spin resonance, radical pairs, CIDNP and CIDEP, alkyl radicals and applications in synthesis are among the topics covered. Author: Leffler, John E. Publisher..
Researchers often do not analyze nonreplicated experiments statistically because they are unfamiliar with existing statistical methods that may be applicable. Analysis of Messy Data, Volume II details the statistical methods appropriate for nonreplicated experiments and explores ways to use statisti..
Statisticians and nonstatisticians alike will appreciate this modern and comprehensive new book on multivariate statistical methods that utilizes statistical computing packages throughout. Author Dallas Johnson uses real-life examples and explains the "when to," "why to," and "how to" of numerous mu..
This comprehensive and authoritative volume includes 15 chapters by 32 experts in the field, covering a variety of approaches to teaching. Students will be exposed to some of the major early child education curricula as well as the history of the program’s development. The authors believe that it is..
Captive Seawater Fishes: Science and TechnologyStephen Spotte"The book is clearly a labor of love, and one must admire the author's boundless enthusiasm and breadth of scholarship." New ScientistA seamlessly clear treatise on the science and technology of maintaining seawater fishes for purposes of ..
Brand New International Edition Author: Bernthal, John E. Publisher: Pearson Educacion Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0133061469 ISBN-13: 9780133061468..
Becoming Colleagues provides a powerful rationale for personal reflection and change, a call for systemic reform, and specific guidance for implementing change in the faith-based workplace. Through stories of mixed-gender teams in religiously affiliated settings-including congregations, agencies, ed..
For those who want to grow spiritually, Benedictine Daily Prayer provides an everyday edition of the Divine Office. People who desire to pray with the church can do so in a simple manner by following this Benedictine daily prayer model. Based on solid and traditional prayer patterns of more than fif..
This anthology surveys the development and theology of the liturgical year in the order of its historical evolution: From Sabbath to Sunday"; "From Passover to Pascha" (Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost); and "From Pascha to Parousia" (Epiphany, Christmas, and Advent). In addition, introductory..
Beyond Defeat The "Johnny" Johnson Story. The provocative autobiography of an American patriot who used the weapon of love to conquer hate and live...Beyond Defeat. Author: Johnson, James E. Publisher: Pacific Pr Pub Assn Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0816318441 ISBN-13: 978081631844..
American educators have largely failed to recognize the crucial significance of culture in the education of African-American children, contents Janice E. Hale in the revised edition of her groundbreaking work, Black Children. As African-American children are acculturated at home and in the African-A..
Child abuse and neglect are intractable problems exacting a terrible toll on children and rending the very fabric of our society. What can be done to reduce the suffering If there were simple solutions to abuse and neglect they would have been discovered long ago. There are no easy answers, but in ..
Comprehensive research volume on the humor of children. This book attempts to summarize and integrate existing theory and research on children's humor with an emphasis on promoting further research. Author: McGhee, Paul E.; Chapman, Antony J. Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Binding: Hardcover Languag..
China and Maritime Europe, 1500-1800 looks at early modern China in some of its most complicated and intriguing relations with a world of increasing global interconnection. New World silver, Chinese tea, Jesuit astronomers at the Chinese court, and merchants and marauders of all kinds play important..
Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament Volume 20: Wisdom Author: Rybolt CM, John E. Publisher: Liturgical Press Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0814614779 ISBN-13: 9780814614778..
Communication Research provides a reader-friendly introduction to social research in all communication-related disciplines. While its emphasis is on science, this book covers rhetorical and historical research and emphasizes that their methodologies are complementary. Complex ideas are explained in ..
Construction is a risky business! And unfortunately the reality is that construction company managers often lack the necessary “business management” skills needed to ensure the survival of their firms. This groundbreaking new book is the first of its kind that consolidates critical business manageme..