Considers the theory and research on adolescent development, focusing on sexuality as a vital aspect of normal, healthy maturation. This book explores the roles of parents, peers, the media, social institutions and youth culture in adolescent sexual adjustment. It is useful for students in the socia[...]

Sidney Nolan's paintings have helped shape a popular image of Australia and its characters. Author, critic and broadcaster Tom Rosenthal knew Sidney Nolan better than most. A personal friend of the artist from 1960 until his death in 1992, Rosenthal has now produced one of the most comprehensive ret[...]

The most successful of living artists Jeff Koons has been a focus of creative fascination and significance for more than thirty years, but has always remained guarded about his intellectual life, influences and motivation. The distinguished curator and long-time Koons friend and collaborator Sir Nor[...]

In the Spring of 2009, the Tea Party emerged onto the American political scene. In the wake of Obama's election, as commentators proclaimed the "death of conservatism", Tax Day rallies and Tea Party showdowns at congressional town hall meetings marked a new and unexpected chapter in American conserv[...]

Because of the complexity of human behaviour a great many research variables must be constructed from the building blocks of human judgement. A teacher's warmth, a psychotherapist's ability to create rapport, a patient's inner state - these all tend ultimately to be defined by the judgements of othe[...]

From the bestselling creators of Duck Rabbit , an exciting tale of self-discovery
He stood out here.
He stood out there.
He tried everything to be more like them.
It's not easy being seen. Especially when you're NOT like everyone else. Especially when what sets you apart is YOU.

Since its first appearance in 1962, M. L. Rosenthal's classic selection of Yeats's poems and plays has attracted hundreds of thousands of readers. This newly revised edition includes 211 poems and 4 plays. It adds "The Words Upon the Window-Pane, " one of Yeats's most startling dramatic works in its[...]

Argues that political decisions foster market behaviors that lead to financial instability.

'Love and sex are like politics: it's not what you say that matters, still less what you mean, but what you do. Patrick Marber understands this perfectly, and in Closer he has written one of the best plays of sexual politics in the language: it is right up there with Williams' Streetcar, Mamet's Ole[...]

Introduction to Programming with Visual Basic .NET introduces the major concepts and applications of this important language within the context of sound programming principles, in a manner that is accessible to students and beginning programmers. Coverage includes the new visual objects required in [...]