Moral Laboratories is an engaging ethnography and a groundbreaking foray into the anthropology of morality. It takes us on a journey into the lives of African American families caring for children with serious chronic medical conditions, and it foregrounds the uncertainty that affects their struggle[...]

The Cambridge Companion to Tocqueville contains a set of critical interpretive essays by internationally renowned scholars on the work of Alexis de Tocqueville. The essays cover Tocqueville's major themes (liberty, equality, democracy, despotism, civil society, religion) and texts (Democracy in Amer[...]

There is a growing interest in ‘therapeutic narratives’ and the relation between narrative and healing. Cheryl Mattingly’s ethnography of the practice of occupational therapy in a North American hospital investigates the complex interconnections between narrative and experience in cli[...]

Written for teenagers, English in Mind creates an inspiring learning experience for secondary students. Everything, from the choice of imaginative topics, texts and exercises to the attractive design is perfectly matched to students' interests, age and ability. It provides a solid basis for effectiv[...]

Presenting a self-instructional simulation, this title covers various clerical office tasks and topics, including keyboarding and working with common business forms, telephone techniques, records management, time management, use of a calculator, proofreading, internet use, and basic computer skills.[...]

A brand-new holiday fairy is fluttering into bookstores, just in time for Christmas
Christmas cheer has disappeared
Rachel and Kirsty are staying at a cozy cabin in the woods for Christmas But everything is going wrong. Even their Christmas tree is missing The girls think they know who's[...]

An official book from Cheryl Cole that features a series of photos and informal shots from her own personal collection, and gives a glimpse into the life of the nation's favourite star. It explores the other elements of her stratospherically successful career as she takes us behind the scenes at "Th[...]

A Best Book of the Year: NPR, "The Boston Globe," "Entertainment Weekly, " "Vogue, "St. Louis Dispatch ""
At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing[...]

Focuses on the development of the reading skills students need to be successful in college. This title provides authentic academic readings and selected topics that help students build general background knowledge which can be helpful in their future college studies.[...]

This text from the "Basics" series provides comprehensive coverage of many graphics, animation and video concepts. It provides a foundation for any graphics and animation curriculum.[...]

IMPOSSIBLE
When De Witt Clinton, a young politician, first dreams of building a canal to connect the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, folks don't believe such a thing can be done. But eight long years after the first shovelful of earth is dug, Clinton realizes his vision at last. The longest[...]