Urban renewal has been the dominant approach to revitalizing industrialized communities that fall into decline. A national, community-based organization, the Skillman Foundation sought to engage in a
This collection contains some of the best new work being done on the subject of character from the perspectives of philosophy, theology, and psychology. From creating a virtual reality simulation of t
Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, scholars and policy analysts in national security have turned their attention to terrorism, considering not only how to prevent future attacks but also the roo
For much of the twentieth century, American corporations led the world in terms of technological progress. Why did certain industries have such great success?Experimental Capitalism examines six key i
Assessment and accountability are now inescapable features of the landscape of higher education, and ensuring that these assessments are psychometrically sound has become a high priority for accrediti
The New Glucose Revolution for Diabetes is the first comprehensive guide to using the glycemic index to control type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and more. The book features the latest, m
With over 1 million copies sold of the three previous editions, The New Glucose Revolution is the go-to book for all things GI. Now in its fourth edition, The New Glucose Revolution is completely revi
Academic and industry leaders of Silicon Valley offer a behind-the-scenes look at what accounts for the region's leading edge in innovation and entrepreneurship. They reveal how universities, venture
What causes war? How can wars be prevented? Scholars and policymakers have sought the answers to these questions for centuries. Although wars continue to occur, recent scholarship has made progress to
The Critical Black Studies Reader is a ground-breaking volume whose aim is to criticalize and reenvision Black Studies through a critical lens. The book not only stretches the boundaries of knowledge
Miller (secondary English education, Indiana U. of Pennsylvania) and 13 co-contributors offer essays detailing how they translated the social justice teachings they learned in university methods class
A unique short story collection celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars.Experience Star Wars: A New Hope from a whole new point of view. On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Sol
Of interest to community organizers and academics, this collection of 14 essays offers first-hand models and experiences of college-community interaction from African-American perspectives. Community
Examines interrelated topics in Medieval and Renaissance Latin literature: the status of women as writers, the status of women as rhetorical figures, and the status of women in society from the fifth
A new direction for fugitive Jedi Zayne Carrick! With his allies by his side - his best friend, Gryph, the mysterious Jarael, and the former Mandalorian warrior Rohlan - Zayne sets forth on seat-of-yo
The author and a handful of contributors survey the development of western political and social theory from John Locke and Adam Smith to feminism, fundamentalism, and environmentalism. In addition to
This how-to guide includes all the necessary information and materials for implementing family nights that increase parental involvement and improve academic achievement.
Provides an elucidation of the Apostles' Creed, examining the theological and practical significance of each line and exploring such fundamental questions to Christianity as belief, faith, and the nat
