Carol Romero's Books

The Cultural Gutter

By: Carol Borden,Chris Szego,Ian Driscoll

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Cultural Gutter

By: Carol Borden,Chris Szego,Ian Driscoll

Science fiction, fantasy, comics, romance, genre movies, games all drain into the Cultural Gutter, a website dedicated to thoughtful articles about disreputable art-media and genres that are a little embarrassing. Irredeemable. Worthy of Note, but rolling like errant pennies back into the gutter. The Cultural Gutter is dangerous because we have a philosophy. We try to balance enthusiasm with clear-eyed, honest engagement with the material and with our readers. This book expands on our mission with 10 articles each from science fiction/fantasy editor James Schellenberg, comics editor and publisher Carol Borden, romance editor Chris Szego, screen editor Ian Driscoll and founding editor and former games editor Jim Munroe.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

218

Publisher

Lulu.com

Published Date

ISBN 10

0557958393

ISBN 13

9780557958399

The Northern Triangle: El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras

A Global Perspective of Migration

By: Carol L. Schmid

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Northern Triangle: El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras

A Global Perspective of Migration

By: Carol L. Schmid

Many studies of migration from the Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras focus on a single aspect, such as the reasons of the migrants for leaving. This book presents a complete picture of what happens to the migrants from the time they are leaving to the time they arrive in the United States. It puts into perspective the history of the three countries, along with the motivations and desires of the migrants. The analysis concentrates on economic incentives, climate extremes, and fear of violence factors. The Northern Triangle, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras: A Global Perspective of Migration also examines the difficulties encountered by undocumented migrants and by those deported back to their countries of origin, arguing that same factors which influence undocumented migrants from the Northern Triangle contribute to the global problems of migration in the twenty-first century.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

189

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1666936901

ISBN 13

9781666936902

Tainted Harvest

Child Labor and Obstacles to Organizing on Ecuador's Banana Plantations

By: Carol Pier,Human Rights Watch (Organization)

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Tainted Harvest

Child Labor and Obstacles to Organizing on Ecuador's Banana Plantations

By: Carol Pier,Human Rights Watch (Organization)

V. Freedom of association

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

162

Publisher

Human Rights Watch

Published Date

ISBN 10

1564322734

ISBN 13

9781564322739

Antiques Roadshow Collectibles

The Complete Guide to Collecting 20th-century Toys, Glassware, Costume Jewelry, Memorabilia, Ceramics & More, from the Most-watched Series on PBS

By: Carol Prisant

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Antiques Roadshow Collectibles

The Complete Guide to Collecting 20th-century Toys, Glassware, Costume Jewelry, Memorabilia, Ceramics & More, from the Most-watched Series on PBS

By: Carol Prisant

Offers tips on identifying, collecting, and caring for furniture, photographs, posters and illustration art, costume jewelry and wristwatches, dolls, toys, advertising and sports memorabilia, and glass and pottery.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

660

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

0761128220

ISBN 13

9780761128229

Enrique Granados

A Bio-Bibliography

By: Carol A. Hess

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Enrique Granados

A Bio-Bibliography

By: Carol A. Hess

Enrique Granados (1867-1916) was one of the first modern Spanish composers to achieve international recognition. During a 1916 visit to the United States his opera Goyescas was premiered by the Metropolitan Opera and his symphonic poem, Dante, by the Chicago Symphony. Granados was also especially admired in Paris, where he knew Saint-Saens, d'Indy, and Faure. He had composed a remarkable body of work and was also at the height of his career as a concert pianist at his untimely death while a passenger on a torpedoed British ship. The biographical study, the first in English, draws on primary sources in English, Spanish, French, Catalan, and other languages. This material is carefully documented in the extensive annotated bibliography along with contemporaneous and recent analytical studies and other sources. Granados's oeuvre presents cataloging problems due to his habit of reworking pieces, long-delayed publication, and arbitrary opus numbers. In the Works and Performances section, however, every effort has been made to offer publication dates, manuscript locations, and information on premieres. Representative arrangements of his works by other composers are also given. An appendix classifies the works by scoring. A selective discography is also provided, and all parts of the volume are fully cross-referenced and indexed. Granados is placed in the context of the international artistic scene at the turn of the century, and a chronology notes related events.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

206

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

0313369208

ISBN 13

9780313369209

A Research Guide to Gothic Literature in English

Print and Electronic Sources

By: Sherri L. Brown,Carol Senf,Ellen J. Stockstill

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

A Research Guide to Gothic Literature in English

Print and Electronic Sources

By: Sherri L. Brown,Carol Senf,Ellen J. Stockstill

The Gothic began as a designation for barbarian tribes, was associated with the cathedrals of the High Middle Ages, was used to describe a marginalized literature in the late eighteenth century, and continues today in a variety of forms (literature, film, graphic novel, video games, and other narrative and artistic forms). Unlike other recent books in the field that focus on certain aspects of the Gothic, this work directs researchers to seminal and significant resources on all of its aspects. Annotations will help researchers determine what materials best suit their needs. A Research Guide to Gothic Literature in English covers Gothic cultural artifacts such as literature, film, graphic novels, and videogames. This authoritative guide equips researchers with valuable recent information about noteworthy resources that they can use to study the Gothic effectively and thoroughly.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

253

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1442277483

ISBN 13

9781442277489

Sacred Passions

The Life and Music of Manuel de Falla

By: Carol A. Hess

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Sacred Passions

The Life and Music of Manuel de Falla

By: Carol A. Hess

This biography offers a fresh understanding of the life and work of Spanish composer Manuel de Falla (1876-1946), recognized as the greatest composer in the Spanish cultural renaissance that extended from the latter part of the 19th century until the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. The biography incorporates recent research on Falla, draws on untapped sources in the Falla archives, reevaluates Falla's work in terms of current issues in musicology, and considers Falla's accomplishments in their historical and cultural contexts.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

368

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

0195145615

ISBN 13

9780195145618

Spirit and Life: Religious Education Directory for Catholic Schools Key Stage 3 Book 2

By: Paul McHugh,Trisha Hedley,Claire O'Neill,Carol Gregson

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Spirit and Life: Religious Education Directory for Catholic Schools Key Stage 3 Book 2

By: Paul McHugh,Trisha Hedley,Claire O'Neill,Carol Gregson

This title has received an Imprimatur and has been endorsed by the Catholic Education Service for the new RED Encourage students to engage with Catholic Religious Education at Key Stage 3 and enable them to understand, discern and respond to key concepts and ideas. This accessible Student Book has been written by experienced teachers and diocesan advisors to support the new Religious Education Directory (RED). - Easily deliver engaging lessons with in-depth content and ready-made tasks for each branch of learning within the new curriculum - Teach with confidence, whatever your level of expertise, with comprehensive and reliable guidance to support both specialists and non-specialists - Build students' knowledge with clear content coverage, including topic overviews, annotated extracts from scripture and clear explanations of key terms - Deepen understanding and help students to engage critically with the content by working through the 'Understand', 'Discern' and 'Respond' tasks throughout - Consolidate previous learning with links between topics highlighted to encourage students to revisit and recap what they have already covered

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

428

Publisher

Hodder Education

Published Date

ISBN 10

1398345490

ISBN 13

9781398345492

Policing

A Text/Reader

By: Carol Archbold

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Policing

A Text/Reader

By: Carol Archbold

Provides an overview of the field of policing, and includes a collection of carefully selected classic and contemporary articles that have previously appeared in leading journals, along with original material in a mini-chapter format that contextualizes the concepts.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

609

Publisher

SAGE

Published Date

ISBN 10

1412993695

ISBN 13

9781412993692

Rediscovering Eve

Ancient Israelite Women in Context

By: Carol Meyers

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Rediscovering Eve

Ancient Israelite Women in Context

By: Carol Meyers

Analyzing the biblical material in light of recent archaeological discoveries about rural village life in ancient Palestine, Meyers depicts Israelite women as strong and significant actors within their families and society.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

312

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0199734623

ISBN 13

9780199734627

Blood and Silk

The Hidden Love Story of Mary Magdalene and Jesus of Nazareth

By: Carol McKay

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Blood and Silk

The Hidden Love Story of Mary Magdalene and Jesus of Nazareth

By: Carol McKay

FASCINATING NOVEL EXPLORES JESUS AND MARY’S CONTROVERSIAL BOND THROUGH THE LENSES OF CULTURAL, SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXTS. Mary Magdalene and Jesus of Nazareth’s mysterious, legendary connection can only be realized by revisiting their story through its Greco-Roman, Mediterranean cultural context. Early theologians censored details about theater, literature, dress, cuisine, wedding rituals, glass manufacturing, silk trade, politics and architecture of Mary Magdalene’s time when they did not fit dogma and doctrine. Cultural Historian Carol Aldenhoven McKay retrieves these lost frameworks as the story line follows McKay’s meticulous reconstruction of a formerly forgotten way of life. Blood and Silk: The Hidden Love Story of Mary Magdalene and Jesus of Nazareth is a novel fifteen years in the making.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

380

Publisher

FriesenPress

Published Date

ISBN 10

1770672001

ISBN 13

9781770672000

Seeds

Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination

By: Carol C. Baskin,Jerry M. Baskin

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Seeds

Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination

By: Carol C. Baskin,Jerry M. Baskin

The new edition of Seeds contains new information on many topics discussed in the first edition, such as fruit/seed heteromorphism, breaking of physical dormancy and effects of inbreeding depression on germination. New topics have been added to each chapter, including dichotomous keys to types of seeds and kinds of dormancy; a hierarchical dormancy classification system; role of seed banks in restoration of plant communities; and seed germination in relation to parental effects, pollen competition, local adaption, climate change and karrikinolide in smoke from burning plants. The database for the world biogeography of seed dormancy has been expanded from 3,580 to about 13,600 species. New insights are presented on seed dormancy and germination ecology of species with specialized life cycles or habitat requirements such as orchids, parasitic, aquatics and halophytes. Information from various fields of science has been combined with seed dormancy data to increase our understanding of the evolutionary/phylogenetic origins and relationships of the various kinds of seed dormancy (and nondormancy) and the conditions under which each may have evolved. This comprehensive synthesis of information on the ecology, biogeography and evolution of seeds provides a thorough overview of whole-seed biology that will facilitate and help focus research efforts. - Most wide-ranging and thorough account of whole-seed dormancy available - Contains information on dormancy and germination of more than 14,000 species from all the continents – even the two angiosperm species native to the Antarctica continent - Includes a taxonomic index so researchers can quickly find information on their study organism(s) and - Provides a dichotomous key for the kinds of seed dormancy - Topics range from fossil evidence of seed dormancy to molecular biology of seed dormancy - Much attention is given to the evolution of kinds of seed dormancy - Includes chapters on the basics of how to do seed dormancy studies; on special groups of plants, for example orchids, parasites, aquatics, halophytes; and one chapter devoted to soil seed banks - Contains a revised, up-dated classification scheme of seed dormancy, including a formula for each kind of dormancy - Detailed attention is given to physiological dormancy, the most common kind of dormancy on earth

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

1601

Publisher

Elsevier

Published Date

ISBN 10

0124166830

ISBN 13

9780124166837

The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics

By: Carol A. Chapelle

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics

By: Carol A. Chapelle

Offers a wide-ranging overview of the issues and research approaches in the diverse field of applied linguistics Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, examines, and seeks solutions to real-life language-related issues. Such issues often occur in situations of language contact and technological innovation, where language problems can range from explaining misunderstandings in face-to-face oral conversation to designing automated speech recognition systems for business. The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics includes entries on the fundamentals of the discipline, introducing readers to the concepts, research, and methods used by applied linguists working in the field. This succinct, reader-friendly volume offers a collection of entries on a range of language problems and the analytic approaches used to address them. This abridged reference work has been compiled from the most-accessed entries from The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics (www.encyclopediaofappliedlinguistics.com), the more extensive volume which is available in print and digital format in 1000 libraries spanning 50 countries worldwide. Alphabetically-organized and updated entries help readers gain an understanding of the essentials of the field with entries on topics such as multilingualism, language policy and planning, language assessment and testing, translation and interpreting, and many others. Accessible for readers who are new to applied linguistics, The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics: Includes entries written by experts in a broad range of areas within applied linguistics Explains the theory and research approaches used in the field for analysis of language, language use, and contexts of language use Demonstrates the connections among theory, research, and practice in the study of language issues Provides a perfect starting point for pursuing essential topics in applied linguistics Designed to offer readers an introduction to the range of topics and approaches within the field, The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics is ideal for new students of applied linguistics and for researchers in the field.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

1700

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published Date

ISBN 10

1119147379

ISBN 13

9781119147374

Advances in Multilingual and Multimodal Information Retrieval

8th Workshop of the Cross-Language Evaluation Forum, CLEF 2007, Budapest, Hungary, September 19-21, 2007, Revised Selected Papers

By: Cross-Language Evaluation Forum. Workshop,Carol Peters

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Advances in Multilingual and Multimodal Information Retrieval

8th Workshop of the Cross-Language Evaluation Forum, CLEF 2007, Budapest, Hungary, September 19-21, 2007, Revised Selected Papers

By: Cross-Language Evaluation Forum. Workshop,Carol Peters

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 8th Workshop of the Cross-Language Evaluation Forum, CLEF 2007, held in Budapest, Hungary, September 2007. The revised and extended papers were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the book. There are 115 contributions in total and an introduction. The seven distrinct evaluation tracks in CLEF 2007, are designed to test the performance of a wide range of multilingual information access systems or system components. The papers are organized in topical sections on Multilingual Textual Document Retrieval (Ad Hoc), Domain-Specific Information Retrieval (Domain-Specific), Multiple Language Question Answering (QA@CLEF), cross-language retrieval in image collections (Image CLEF), cross-language speech retrieval (CL-SR), multilingual Web retrieval (WebCLEF), cross-language geographical retrieval (GeoCLEF), and CLEF in other evaluations.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

942

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

3540857591

ISBN 13

9783540857594

Harlequin Historical October 2015 - Box Set 1 of 2

A Christmas Historical Romance Novel

By: Lynna Banning,Kelly Boyce,Carol Arens,Marguerite Kaye,Janice Preston

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Harlequin Historical October 2015 - Box Set 1 of 2

A Christmas Historical Romance Novel

By: Lynna Banning,Kelly Boyce,Carol Arens,Marguerite Kaye,Janice Preston

Harlequin® Historical brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! This box set includes: DREAMING OF A WESTERN CHRISTMAS (Western) by Lynna Banning, Kelly Boyce and Carol Arens May all your cowboy dreams come true this Christmas with three heartwarming festive stories of love in the wild, wild West! THE SOLDIER'S REBEL LOVER (Regency) Comrades in Arms • by Marguerite Kaye When Major Finlay Urquhart was last on the battlefield, he shared a sizzling moment with daring Isabella Romero. Now, one final duty reunites Finlay with his rebellious señorita!! RETURN OF SCANDAL'S SON (Regency) Men About Town by Janice Preston Caught in a coach accident, Lady Eleanor Ashby seeks help from a mysterious stranger. But is dashing Matthew Thomas all he seems? Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Historical!

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

551

Publisher

Harlequin

Published Date

ISBN 10

1459290763

ISBN 13

9781459290761

Hip and Knee Pain Disorders

An evidence-informed and clinical-based approach integrating manual therapy and exercise

By: Various

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Hip and Knee Pain Disorders

An evidence-informed and clinical-based approach integrating manual therapy and exercise

By: Various

Hip and Knee Pain Disorders has been written to provide a state-of-the-art, evidence-informed and clinically-informed overview of the examination and conservative management of hip/knee pain conditions. Under the current predominantly evidence-based practice paradigm, clinician expertise, patient preference, and best available research determine examination, and prognostic and clinical management decisions. However, this paradigm has been understood by many to place greater value and emphasis on the research component, thereby devaluing the other two. Evidence-informed practice is a term that has been suggested to honor the original intent of evidence-based practice, while also acknowledging the value of clinician experience and expertise. In essence, evidence-informed practice combines clinical reasoning, based on current best evidence, with authority-based knowledge and a pathophysiological rationale derived from extrapolation of basic science knowledge. Unlike other published textbooks that overemphasize the research component in decision-making, this book aims to address the clinical reality of having to make decisions on the management of a patient with hip/knee pain, in the absence of a comprehensive scientific rationale, using other sources of knowledge. It offers an evidence-informed textbook that values equally research evidence, clinician expertise and patient preference. The book is edited by three recognised world leaders in clinical research into manual therapy and chronic pain. Their research activities are concentrated on the evidence-based management of musculoskeletal pain conditions using conservative interventions. For this book they have combined their knowledge and clinical expertise with that of 38 additional contributors, all specialists in the field The contributors include a mix of clinicians and clinician-researchers. Hip and Knee Pain Disorders is unique in bringing together manual therapies and exercise programs in a multimodal approach to the management of these pain conditions from both a clinical, but also evidence-based, perspective. It acknowledges the expanding direct access role of the physical therapy profession. The book provides an important reference source for clinicians of all professions interested in conservative management of the hip and knee regions. It will also be useful as a textbook for students at both entry and post-graduate level.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

458

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published Date

ISBN 10

1913426149

ISBN 13

9781913426149

Pottery of the Southwest

Ancient Art and Modern Traditions

By: Carol Hayes,Allan Hayes

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Pottery of the Southwest

Ancient Art and Modern Traditions

By: Carol Hayes,Allan Hayes

Native American pottery of the U.S. southwest has long been considered collectible and today can fetch many thousands of dollars per piece. Authors, collectors, and dealers Carol and Allen Hayes provide readers with a concise overview of the pottery of the southwest, from its origins in the Bastketmaker period (around 400 AD) to the Spanish entrada (1540 AD-1879 AD) to today's new masters. Readers will find dozens of color images depicting pottery from the Zuni, Hopi, Anasazi, and many other peoples. Maps help readers identify where these master potters and their peoples lived (i.e. the Pueblo a tribal group or area). Pottery of the Southwest will serve as a useful introduction as well as a lovely guide for enthusiasts.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

0747811091

ISBN 13

9780747811091

Latina Politics, Latino Politics

Gender, Culture, and Political Participation in Boston

By: Carol Hardy-Fanta

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Latina Politics, Latino Politics

Gender, Culture, and Political Participation in Boston

By: Carol Hardy-Fanta

Political organizing by men and women in Boston's Latino community.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

272

Publisher

Temple University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1439907625

ISBN 13

9781439907627

Reinventing the State

Economic Strategy and Institutional Change in Peru

By: Carol Wise

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Reinventing the State

Economic Strategy and Institutional Change in Peru

By: Carol Wise

The political economic history of Latin America in the post-World War II era has largely been one of underachievement and opportunities lost. This all changed with the wave of market reforms that were implemented in the 1990s. However, the precise role of these reforms as an agent of change is still hotly debated. This in-depth analysis of the Peruvian case argues for an explanation that treats institutional innovation and state reconstruction as necessary conditions for the apparent success of the market in Latin America. Exploring how state intervention has been both the cause of Latin America's economic downfall in the 1980s and the solution to its recovery, Reinventing the State analyzes three main phases of state intervention: the developmentalism that lasted until 1982, the state in retreat of the 1980s, and the streamlined state of the 1990s. Through a comprehensive examination of the Peruvian experience, the book explains the country's impressive turnaround from the standpoint of institutional modernization and internal state reform. Written for a broad academic audience, the public-policy community, and the private sector, this book is also meant as a quick primer for any journalist, consultant, or private-sector analyst in need of an overview of the region's market-reform effort and how it has played out in Peru. Carol Wise is Associate Professor, School of International Relations, University of Southern California.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

466

Publisher

University of Michigan Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0472024264

ISBN 13

9780472024261

The Program

By: Carol Thomas

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Program

By: Carol Thomas

Diane never imagined her life would take such a dramatic turn when she was hired to work with gang kids between the ages of 12 and 17. All she wanted to do was get the experience of working with kids so the University would accept her application to the College of Education. But, she got a different kind of education; one she would not soon forget After she learns the adults in The Program are not what they appear to be, Diane finds herself surrounded by violence and betrayal, and in the company of some unexpected heroes.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

118

Publisher

AuthorHouse

Published Date

ISBN 10

1456758624

ISBN 13

9781456758622

Safety Nets, Politics, and the Poor

Transitions to Market Economies

By: Carol L. Graham

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Safety Nets, Politics, and the Poor

Transitions to Market Economies

By: Carol L. Graham

Countries worldwide are attempting difficult transitions from state-planned to market economies. Most of these countries have fragile democratic regimes that are threatened by the high social and political costs of reform. Governments—and ultimately societies—have to make hard choices about allocating scarce public resources as they undergo these transitions. A central, often controversial, and most poignant question is how to protect vulnerable groups and the poor. What compensation, what "safety net" will be provided for them? Carol Graham argues that safety nets can provide an environment in which economic reform is more politically sustainable and poverty can be permanently reduced. However, these two objectives frequently involve trade-offs, as vocal and organized opponents of reform (for obvious political reasons) often concern governments far more than the poor. These organized and less vulnerable groups tend to place heavy demands on the scarce resources available to governments at times of economic crisis. Governments that fail to address the social costs of reform, meanwhile, often face popular opposition that jeopardizes or even derails the entire market transition--the results of the September 1993 elections in Poland are a case in point. The author examines these trade-offs in detail, with a particular focus on how political and institutional contexts affect the kinds of safety nets that are implemented. For example, reaching the poor and vulnerable with safety nets tends to be more difficult in closed-party systems, such as in Senegal, where entrenched interest groups have a monopoly on state benefits. In contrast, dramatic political change or rapid implementation of economic reform undermines the influence of such groups and therefore can provide unique political opportunities to redirect resources to the poor, as in the case of Bolivia and Zambia. Rather than focus their efforts on organized interest groups--such as public sector

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

393

Publisher

Brookings Institution Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0815719892

ISBN 13

9780815719892

It Occurs to Me That I Am America

New Stories and Art

By: Richard Russo,Joyce Carol Oates,Neil Gaiman,Lee Child,Mary Higgins Clark

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

It Occurs to Me That I Am America

New Stories and Art

By: Richard Russo,Joyce Carol Oates,Neil Gaiman,Lee Child,Mary Higgins Clark

A provocative, unprecedented anthology featuring original short stories on what it means to be an American from thirty bestselling and award-winning authors with an introduction by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen: “This chorus of brilliant voices articulating the shape and texture of contemporary America makes for necessary reading” (Lauren Groff, author of Fates and Furies). When Donald Trump claimed victory in the November 2016 election, the US literary and art world erupted in indignation. Many of America’s preeminent writers and artists are stridently opposed to the administration’s agenda and executive orders—and they’re not about to go gentle into that good night. In this “masterful literary achievement” (Kurt Eichenwald, author of Conspiracy of Fools), more than thirty of the most acclaimed writers at work today consider the fundamental ideals of a free, just, and compassionate democracy through fiction in an anthology that “promises to be both a powerful tool in the fight to uphold our values and a tribute to the remarkable voices behind it” (Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the ACLU). With an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and edited by bestselling author Jonathan Santlofer, this powerful anthology includes original, striking art from fourteen of the country’s most celebrated artists, cartoonists, and graphic novelists, including Art Spiegelman, Roz Chast, Marilyn Minter, and Eric Fischl. Transcendent, urgent, and ultimately hopeful, It Occurs to Me That I Am America takes back the narrative of what it means to be an American in the 21st century.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

400

Publisher

Washington Square Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1501179616

ISBN 13

9781501179617

James Still

A Life

By: Carol Boggess

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

James Still

A Life

By: Carol Boggess

James Still (1906–2001) first achieved national recognition in the 1930s as a poet, and he remains one of the most beloved and important writers in Appalachian literature. Though he is best known for the seminal novel River of Earth—which Time magazine called a "work of art" and which is often compared to John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath as a poignant literary exploration of the Great Depression—Still is also recognized as a significant writer of short fiction. His stories were frequently published in outlets such as the Atlantic and the Saturday Evening Post and won numerous awards, including the O. Henry Memorial Prize. In the definitive biography of the man known as the "dean of Appalachian literature," Carol Boggess offers a detailed portrait of Still. Despite his notable output and importance as a mentor to generations of young writers, Still was extremely private, preferring a quiet existence in a century-old log house between the waters of Wolfpen Creek and Dead Mare Branch in Knott County, Kentucky. Boggess, who befriended the author in the last decade of his life, draws on correspondence, journal entries, numerous interviews with Still and his family, and extensive archival research to illuminate his somewhat mysterious personal life. James Still: A Life explores every period of Still's life, from his childhood in Alabama, through the years he spent supporting himself in various odd jobs while trying to build his literary career, to the decades he spent fostering other talents. This long-overdue biography not only offers an important perspective on the author's work and art but also celebrates the legacy of a man who succeeded in becoming a legend in his own lifetime.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

585

Publisher

University Press of Kentucky

Published Date

ISBN 10

0813174198

ISBN 13

9780813174198

Southwestern Pottery

Anasazi to Zuni

By: Allan Hayes,John Blom,Carol Hayes

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Southwestern Pottery

Anasazi to Zuni

By: Allan Hayes,John Blom,Carol Hayes

When this book first appeared in 1996, it was “Pottery 101,” a basic introduction to the subject. It served as an art book, a history book, and a reference book, but also fun to read, beautiful to look at, and filled with good humor and good sense. After twenty years of faithful service, it’s been expanded and brought up-to-date with photographs of more than 1,600 pots from more than 1,600 years. It shows every pottery-producing group in the Southwest, complete with maps that show where each group lives. Now updated, rewritten, and re-photographed, it's a comprehensive study as well as a basic introduction to the art.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

225

Publisher

Taylor Trade Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1589798627

ISBN 13

9781589798625

Experiencing Latin American Music

By: Carol A. Hess

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Experiencing Latin American Music

By: Carol A. Hess

Experiencing Latin American Music draws on human experience as a point of departure for musical understanding. Students explore broad topics—identity, the body, religion, and more—and relate these to Latin American musics while refining their understanding of musical concepts and cultural-historical contexts. With its brisk and engaging writing, this volume covers nearly fifty genres and provides both students and instructors with online access to audio tracks and listening guides. A detailed instructor’s packet contains sample quizzes, clicker questions, and creative, classroom-tested assignments designed to encourage critical thinking and spark the imagination. Remarkably flexible, this innovative textbook empowers students from a variety of disciplines to study a subject that is increasingly relevant in today’s diverse society. In addition to the instructor’s packet, online resources for students include: customized Spotify playlist online listening guides audio sound links to reinforce musical concepts stimulating activities for individual and group work

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

399

Publisher

Univ of California Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0520961005

ISBN 13

9780520961005

Human Rights

The Essential Reference

By: Carol Devine,Carol R. Hansen,Hilary Poole,Ralph Wilde

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Human Rights

The Essential Reference

By: Carol Devine,Carol R. Hansen,Hilary Poole,Ralph Wilde

Now, for the first time, there is a single reference work that documents the history of human rights worldwide, clearly explains each article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and examines the major human rights issues facing the world today. Comprehensive in scope, Human Rights covers a broad range of human rights issues that are central to an understanding of world history and current affairs.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

321

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

0313371741

ISBN 13

9780313371745

Book's by Carol Romero

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email