Despite its origins in European models, the practice of art history in the United States has evolved into institutional protocols distinct from those of countries such as Germany, France, England and the Netherlands. Fourteen international scholars examine how these varying disciplinary practices mi[...]

"Conifer Cold Hardiness" provides an up-to-date synthesis by leading scientists in the study of the major physiological and environmental factors regulating cold hardiness of conifer tree species. This state-of-the-art reference comprehensively explains current understanding of conifer cold hardines[...]

Ages 8 to 11 years. Poppy is visiting her grandmother. Before going to bed, she sees a picture of someone who looks just like her -- Grandma's sister Daisy, who died when she was the same age as Poppy. Soon, Poppy falls asleep only to be awakened by strange noises. She is led on a scary journey tha[...]

This book is a dissertation on life, afterlife, and reincarnation given by Sylvia Browne's spirit guide, "Francine". Within these pages, you'll find a 'gnostic' view of the world and the reason for life.[...]

Ages 7 to 10 years. Poppy, heroine of the internationally best-selling chapter books "A Monster in My Cereal", "A Ghost in My Mirror", "Witch's Brew" and "Poppy's Whale" is involved in a new adventure. When a supply teacher disdainfully accuses her of being a bird brain, Poppy turns into an imagina[...]

An insider's report on how professionals read and write instructs aspiring writers on the methods employed by such literary figures as Kafka, Austen, and Dickens, in a resource that draws on key examples to demonstrate the essentials of good plot and character development. Reprint. 40,000 first prin[...]

Did they, or didn't they?Did she, or didn't she?Something happened to fourteen-year-old Maisie Willard--something involving her three friends, all boys. But their stories don't match, and the rumors spin out of control. Then other people get involved . . . the school, the parents, the lawyers. The i[...]

A dark house.An isolated island.Strange dreams and even stranger visions . . . Jack is spending the summer on a private island far from modern conveniences. No Wi-Fi, no cell service, no one else on the island but a housekeeper and the two very peculiar children in his care. The first time Jack sees[...]

Words Their Way(r) companion volumes, 2e We believe that the hands-on word sorting approach to word study is invaluable to you and your students. These stage-specific companion volumes to Words Their Way(r): Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction provide a complete curriculum [...]

We believe that the hands-on word sorting approach to word study is invaluable to you and your students. Broaden your word study understanding and instruction with this expanded word sorting tool for week by week implementation with Within Word Pattern spellers (Grades 1-4). This stage-specific comp[...]

At the height of their fame, Alexander Liberman and Tatiana du Plessix Gray were the grandest power couple in the New York City fashion world, gifted Russian ?migr's who consorted with Dali and Dietrich and told American women how to look, where to travel, and what to read. As told by their daughter[...]

In all Western societies women earn lower wages on average than men. The gender wage gap has existed for many years, although there have been some important changes over time. This volume of collected papers contains extensive research on progress made by women in the labor market, and the character[...]