Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: SHIRLEY STEINBERG is Associate Professor Head and Program Head, Graduate Literacy, Brooklyn College, CUNY, and a memeber of the graduate education faculty, CUNY Graduate Center. She is known internationally for her writing on youth cuture and education.
Скачать книгу (размер 7 643 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 1500) Аннотация: Neil Young once said that rock and roll will never die, and indeed, rock music has played an enormous role in American culture ever since its beginnings in the 1950s. From early rock n' roll to the British Invasion, from the psychedelic era to the growth of corporate rock and the underground scene, from the video generation to the grunge and post-grunge years, rock music has been an undeniable…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 850 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 364) Аннотация: Business and culture are inextricably linked, each reflecting and reinforcing trends in the other. In Understanding American Business Jargon, W. Davis Folsom captures the essence of both by focusing on the terms and phrases that make up our business vocabulary. From «AAA» to «Zombie Bonds, « Folsom takes us on a tour of over 2500 concepts that cover the spectrum of business-speak. In this fully…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Most criticism of The Lord of the Rings trilogy emphasizes the most likely heroes in the tales: Aragorn, Frodo, Gandalf, and even Sam. From popular to scholarly literature, the women and «smaller» characters often go overlooked. But our notions of what makes a hero have altered since September 11, and sometimes the most unlikely people can come to embody all that we look up to and admire in a…
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: This book provides an introduction to core concepts in sociology. Accessibly written chapters illustrate the history and practice of sociological work. Recent areas of social science inquiry, e.g., globalization and the Internet are also covered. There are profiles of more than 70 notable sociologists. In addition, there is information on training and working as a sociologist.
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: JOHN POWELL is Associate Professor of History at Cumberland College. In addition to the companion volume, Dictionary of Literary Influences: The Nineteenth Century, 1800-1914 (2001), he most recently published an article on the Third Marquess of Lansdowne in a special issue of Parliamentary History (2003).
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: Our lives are built on essential but mundane things: food, shelter, families, neighbors, work, and play. Our activities rarely rise to headline-making greatness, and the same holds true for the majority of people throughout history. Yet it's the unremembered details of people's everyday struggles and successes that have shaped history and continue to drive the world we know. Based in part on…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Just about everyone has heard at least one proverb, and most people have heard more. Proverbs offer a concise record of folk wisdom and have appeared in oral tradition, literature, art, and popular culture for centuries. One of the most varied and fascinating types of folklore, proverbs are studied at all levels and are of interest to a wide range of audiences. Written by the foremost authority…
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: Since the beginning of human history, people have depended on the natural resources of Earth for the basics of survival: food, water, energy, and shelter. As civilizations advanced, their needs became greater and their impact on the natural world grew more intrusive. Teen Guides to Environmental Science presents a comprehensive look at the current state of our environment and what needs to be…
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: The end of World War II led to increased interest in multicultural concerns and a flourishing of literary and artistic endeavors. It was also a time of decolonization and the emergence of new nations and cultures clamoring for recognition and respect. The political circumstances following World War II exposed many people to other cultures. This reference discusses the experiences of writers…