With dazzling attention to this president's life, the social tapestry of his times, and the political dynasty he was born to which ushered in big government, Calhoun compellingly reconsiders Harrison's legacy.[...]
With contributions from an established team of experts on the subject, this reference illustrates current practices and techniques in the care of patients with foot and ankle fractures-demonstrating treatment methods for fractures and dislocations, pediatric injuries, soft tissue management, crush i[...]
Award-winning New York Times bestseller and consummate storyteller Susan Wiggs brings you three enthralling historical romances about unconventional women and the men who learn to love them.Included in this bundle are The Charm School, The Horse master's Daughter and Halfway to Heaven.[...]
Since World War II, the growth formula for business has been to increase revenues annually, consistent with an expanding economy. But with the recent financial collapse, the once profitable model they relied on - Supply Chain Management - isn't enough. Today, companies are struggling to find a new w[...]
Fortune magazine recently proclaimed that "the most successful corporation of the 1990's will be something called a learning organization." Today, more than ever before, knowledge is power, and organizations facing global competitive pressure must consistently harness this power and maximize employe[...]
This collection of essays presents groundbreaking work from an interdisciplinary group of leading theorists and scholars representing the fields of history, philosophy, political science, sociology, and anthropology. The volume will introduce readers to some of the most compelling new conceptual and[...]
A contemporary collection of readings on deviant behavior This user-friendly reader contains readings that have been carefully written for clarity and conciseness. All of the articles reflect current trends in the sociology of deviance. The authors examine both criminal deviance (such as robber[...]
The story of the rise of radicalism in the early nineteenth century has often been simplified into a fable about progressive social change. The diverse social movements of the era - religious, political, regional, national, antislavery, and protemperance - are presented as mere strands in a unified [...]
This is an exploration of the growth of American sociology as it addressed changes and challenges throughout the 20th century, covering topics ranging from the discipline's intellectual roots to understanding (and misunderstanding) of race and gender to the impact of the Depression and the 1960s.[...]
Robert K. Merton (1910-2003) was one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century, producing clear theories and innovative research that continue to shape multiple disciplines. Merton's reach can be felt in the study of social structure, social psychology, deviance, professions, org[...]
New York Times bestselling author NORA ROBERTS has enchanted millions with her powerful, passionate writing Atop the rocky coast of Maine sits a magnificent family mansion that is home to a legend of long-lost emeralds and the Calhoun Sisters.[...]
Motivation...Success...Leadership...Passion. Hall of Fame college basketball coach Jim Calhoun shares his secrets for success for the first time ever.
Coach Jim Calhoun is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. Having sent countless players to the NBA, Coach Calhoun is[...]
Review of the previous edition: "This powerful book makes many of its points through the use of case studies and examples. Rarely, if ever, has discussion of so wide a variety of approaches to learning been gathered together in a single volume." British Journal of Educational Technology The new edit[...]
Revisit the unforgettable Calhoun sisters in these
two remarkable stories about love and family
from #1 New York Times bestselling author
NORA ROBERTS
A Man for Amanda
A slow, sexy drawl was all Amanda Calhoun heard when she walked into the wall of denim and muscle that was [...]
Revisit the unforgettable Calhoun women in these two exceptional stories about love and legend from #1 New York Times bestselling author NORA ROBERTS
Suzanna's Surrender
Burned-out and tired as hell, the only thing ex-cop Holt Bradford wanted to do was relax. But when beautiful single m[...]
CALHOUN
Abby Clark is sick of being treated like a child. Sure, handsome Calhoun Ballenger and his brother might have taken her in when she was just a girl, but that was a long time ago. She may be far from the worldly girlfriends Calhoun usually spent time with, but Abby is determined to win hi[...]
John C. Calhoun was a rare figure in American history: a lifelong politician who was also a profound political philosopher. Vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, he was a dominant presence in the U.S. Senate. Now comes a major new biography from the author of Daniel Webster.[...]
Craig Calhoun, one of the most respected social scientists in the world, re-examines nationalism in light of post-1989 enthusiasm for globalization and the new anxieties of the twenty-first century. Nations Matter argues that pursuing a purely postnational politics is premature at best and possibly [...]
From the authors who pioneered the concept of posttraumatic growth comes Posttraumatic Growth in Clinical Practice, a book that brings the study of growth after trauma into the twenty-first century. Clinicians will find a framework that's easy to use and flexible enough to be tailored to the needs o[...]
From a "fresh and imaginative" ("The Romance Studio") voice in erotic romance come the tales of two women, each daring to challenge the boundaries of the toughest of men...But in these edgy, heated encounters, the greatest thing each woman will risk is her heart.
In "Over the Edge," after a tra[...]
For as long as he could remember, he wanted her...
Raised by a single mother, Adam Collins resolved to take no chances with a girl's future--or his own. That's why, as hard as it was, he resisted everything he felt for Marissa Brooks. Then one night a reckless challenge left a fellow student de[...]