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Encyclopedia of Jewish American Popular Culture

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Encyclopedia of Jewish American Popular Culture

By: Jack Fischel

This unique encyclopedia chronicles American Jewish popular culture, past and present in music, art, food, religion, literature, and more. Over 150 entries, written by scholars in the field, highlight topics ranging from animation and comics to Hollywood and pop psychology. Without the profound contributions of American Jews, the popular culture we know today would not exist. Where would music be without the music of Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand, humor without Judd Apatow and Jerry Seinfeld, film without Steven Spielberg, literature without Phillip Roth, Broadway without Rodgers and Hammerstein? These are just a few of the artists who broke new ground and changed the face of American popular culture forever. This unique encyclopedia chronicles American Jewish popular culture, past and present in music, art, food, religion, literature, and more. Over 150 entries, written by scholars in the field, highlight topics ranging from animation and comics to Hollywood and pop psychology. Up-to-date coverage and extensive attention to political and social contexts make this encyclopedia is an excellent resource for high school and college students interested in the full range of Jewish popular culture in the United States. Academic and public libraries will also treasure this work as an incomparable guide to our nation's heritage. Illustrations complement the text throughout, and many entries cite works for further reading. The volume closes with a selected, general bibliography of print and electronic sources to encourage further research.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313087342

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Historical Dictionary of the Holocaust

By: Jack R. Fischel

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Historical Dictionary of the Holocaust

By: Jack R. Fischel

This second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Holocaust includes an updated chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant events and personalities.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810874857

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Historical Dictionary of the Holocaust

By: Jack R. Fischel

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Charter Schools

Hope or Hype?

By: Jack Buckley,Mark Schneider

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Charter Schools

Hope or Hype?

By: Jack Buckley,Mark Schneider

Over the past several years, privately run, publicly funded charter schools have been sold to the American public as an education alternative promising better student achievement, greater parent satisfaction, and more vibrant school communities. But are charter schools delivering on their promise? Or are they just hype as critics contend, a costly experiment that is bleeding tax dollars from public schools? In this book, Jack Buckley and Mark Schneider tackle these questions about one of the thorniest policy reforms in the nation today. Using an exceptionally rigorous research approach, the authors investigate charter schools in Washington, D.C., carefully examining school data going back more than a decade, interpreting scores of interviews with parents, students, and teachers, and meticulously measuring how charter schools perform compared to traditional public schools. Their conclusions are sobering. Buckley and Schneider show that charter-school students are not outperforming students in traditional public schools, that the quality of charter-school education varies widely from school to school, and that parent enthusiasm for charter schools starts out strong but fades over time. And they argue that while charter schools may meet the most basic test of sound public policy--they do no harm--the evidence suggests they all too often fall short of advocates' claims. With the future of charter schools--and perhaps public education as a whole--hanging in the balance, this book supports the case for holding charter schools more accountable and brings us considerably nearer to resolving this contentious debate.

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Princeton University Press

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1400831857

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Generals and Admirals of the Third Reich

For Country or Fuehrer: Volume 1: A–G

By: James "Jack" Webb

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Generals and Admirals of the Third Reich

For Country or Fuehrer: Volume 1: A–G

By: James "Jack" Webb

... a work of exceptional scholarship that stands as a testament to the exhaustive nature of historical research." — War History Network This three-volume set offers concise biographical information for over five thousand generals and admirals of the Third Reich. It covers all branches of service, ordered alphabetically and provides a brief, though scholarly, overview of each individual, including personal details and dates for all attachments to unit, and medals awarded, offering a readily accessible go-to reference work for all World War II researchers and historians. In addition to the biographic information, each volume includes extensive appendices. The books are packed with information on these senior officers of the Third Reich, many of whom are little documented in the English language.

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Casemate Academic

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195271513X

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The Hebrew Prophets

An Introduction

By: Jack R. Lundbom

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The Hebrew Prophets

An Introduction

By: Jack R. Lundbom

A very useful summary of the Hebrew Bible's books of the prophets in a clear, reader-friendly form. It is a practical introduction to the prophets and an invitation to delve ever further into their history and their words." Richard Elliott Friedman Author of Who Wrote the Bible? and The Disappearance of God --Book Jacket.

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Fortress Press

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1451410131

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Ideology in Canadian Municipal Politics

By: Jack Lucas

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Ideology in Canadian Municipal Politics

By: Jack Lucas

One of the most peculiar features of municipal politics in Canada is how frequently local politicians, activists, and scholars disagree about how to describe the municipal arena. For some, municipal politics is distinct from other levels of government, a world of non-ideological elections, pragmatic and technical policymaking, and issue-by-issue policy coalitions. Others argue that municipal politics is similar to politics at other scales, with persistent axes of political disagreement and a recognizable “left” and “right.” This recurring debate features prominently in municipal election campaigns across Canada. In Ideology in Canadian Municipal Politics, Jack Lucas investigates municipal ideology in Canada. Using data from original surveys of municipal politicians and the Canadian public, the book reveals how municipal politics is clearly structured by left-right ideology. It shows that municipal politicians represent their constituents’ ideological preferences quite well: they understand their constituents’ ideological perspectives, they align with their constituents’ preferences, and they are elected in part because of their ideological alignment with voters. A lively and accessible study, Ideology in Canadian Municipal Politics will appeal to readers interested in municipal politics, political ideology, and political representation.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487553714

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Litigation Support Report Writing

Accounting, Finance, and Economic Issues

By: Jack P. Friedman,Roman L. Weil

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Litigation Support Report Writing

Accounting, Finance, and Economic Issues

By: Jack P. Friedman,Roman L. Weil

A comprehensive collection of effective litigation reports on a variety of subjects Accounting, financial, appraisal, and economic experts called upon to provide expert testimony in legal proceedings need reliable models for the critical documents they will submit to the court. Litigation Support Report Writing collects eighteen exemplary reports from a variety of financial topics, providing professionals a comprehensive resource on this vital function. Order your copy today.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471432679

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On Socialists and "the Jewish Question" After Marx

By: Jack Jacobs

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On Socialists and "the Jewish Question" After Marx

By: Jack Jacobs

This work explores the attitudes and ideologies of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century Marxist and social democratic intellectuals toward Zionism, anti-Semitism, Jewish socialist movements, and the nature and future of Jewry."-- publisher description.

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NYU Press

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0814742130

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Legal Canons

By: Jack M Balkin,Sanford V Levinson

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Legal Canons

By: Jack M Balkin,Sanford V Levinson

Every discipline has its canon: the set of standard texts, approaches, examples, and stories by which it is recognized and which its members repeatedly invoke and employ. Although the last twenty-five years have seen the influence of interdisciplinary approaches to legal studies expand, there has been little recent consideration of what is and what ought to be canonical in the study of law today. Legal Canons brings together fifteen essays which seek to map out the legal canon and the way in which law is taught today. In order to understand how the twin ideas of canons and canonicity operate in law, each essay focuses on a particular aspect, from contracts and constitutional law to questions of race and gender. The ascendance of law and economics, feminism, critical race theory, and gay legal studies, as well as the increasing influence of both rational-actor methodology and postmodernism, are all scrutinized by the leading scholars in the field. A timely and comprehensive volume, Legal Canons articulates the need for, and means to, opening the debate on canonicity in legal studies. Table of Contents

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NYU Press

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0814739466

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9780814739464

International Dispute Resolution: The Regulation of Forum Selection

By: Jack L. Goldsmith

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International Dispute Resolution: The Regulation of Forum Selection

By: Jack L. Goldsmith

For situations where the forum selection clause can make all the difference, this book is invaluable. The text shows how parties can mitigate the effects of concurrent jurisdiction ex ante through the use of forum selection clauses in arbitration agreements, and also explains the role of provisional and protective measures in the regulation of forum selection and judicial doctrines that directly regulate "improper" forum selections. Published under the Transnational Publishers imprint.

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Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

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9004636692

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9789004636699

The German Army at Ypres 1914

By: Jack Sheldon

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The German Army at Ypres 1914

By: Jack Sheldon

The WWI military expert presents his authoritative study of the German Army’s operations during the First Battle of Ypres. Soon after the First World War broke out in 1914, Allied and German forces attempted to outflank each other in a series of battles along the Western Front. Some of the most intense fighting came in Flanders, Belgium, at the First Battle of Ypres. It was during this battle that generals on both sides confronted the end of maneuvering as they became locked into positional warfare. Historian Jack Sheldon is a renowned expert on the German Army during WWI. In this groundbreaking study of the First Battle of Ypres, he presents a tactical narrative of German operation at the regimental and battalion level. Focusing on the battles around Ypres against the British Expeditionary Force, Sheldon also analyses the fighting against the French and Belgian armies. This book also features the first complete account of German army operations in the battles north of Lille in the late autumn of 1914. Drawing on extensive research into German sources, Sheldon presents the testimony of German participants, shedding light on the experiences of the fighting troops at regimental level and below. He supports this material with historical context and commentary, as well as evidence from senior commanders.

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Pen and Sword

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1844681564

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Critical Issues in Education

Dialogues and Dialectics, Ninth Edition

By: Jack L. Nelson,Stuart B. Palonsky,Mary Rose McCarthy

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Critical Issues in Education

Dialogues and Dialectics, Ninth Edition

By: Jack L. Nelson,Stuart B. Palonsky,Mary Rose McCarthy

Critical Issues in Education examines three questions that are at the core of the education debate in the United States: What interests should schools serve? What knowledge should schools teach? How do we develop the human environment of schools? When answering these queries the authors advocate the use of critical thinking, which includes dialogue and dialectic reasoning. Dynamic and interactive, dialogue requires listening and assessment, while dialectic stimulates the development of a creative response that encompasses both sides of an issue. When applied, these approaches engender an informative and stimulating discussion. In order to explore the depth of current educational issues, the Ninth Edition considers 15 topics, providing supporting evidence and reasoning for two divergent views. These issues include violence in schools, the role of technology, gender equity, multiculturalism, inclusion and disability, and school choice. Both civic and professional discussions regarding improvements will have consequences for students, teachers, and society. As a result, educational views and the social landscape in which they reside deserve critical study.

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Waveland Press

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1478645962

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Presidents, Congress, and the Public Schools

The Politics of Education Reform

By: Jack Jennings

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Presidents, Congress, and the Public Schools

The Politics of Education Reform

By: Jack Jennings

April 2015 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the landmark legislation that has provided the foundation of federal education policy in the United States. In Presidents, Congress, and the Public Schools, longtime policy analyst Jack Jennings examines the evolution of federal education policy and outlines a bold and controversial vision for its future. Jennings brings an insider’s knowledge to this account, offering a vivid analysis of federal efforts in the education arena and revealing some of the factors that shaped their enactment. His rich descriptions and lively anecdotes provide pointed lessons about the partisan climate that stymies much federal policy making today. After assessing the impacts of Title I and NCLB, and exploring the variety of ways that the federal government has intervened in education, Jennings sets forth an ambitious agenda for reframing education as a federal civil right and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn.

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Harvard Education Press

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1612507980

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A Century of the Sherman Act

American Economic Opinion, 1890-1990

By: Jack C. High,Wayne E. Gable

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A Century of the Sherman Act

American Economic Opinion, 1890-1990

By: Jack C. High,Wayne E. Gable

This book celebrates the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 by gathering together a century of interpretation and commentary on that piece of legislation. Opinions represented include John Bates Clark, Edward S. Mason, Joe S. Bain, J.K. Galbraith, Joseph A. Schumpeter, G.B. Richardson, Oliver E. Williamson, Robert M. Bork, Elizabeth E. Bailey, Richard H. Fink, Robert D. Tollison, and Henry Carter Adams.

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Univ Publ Assn

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1461723612

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9781461723615

Managing Pension and Retirement Plans

A Guide for Employers, Administrators, and Other Fiduciaries

By: August J. Baker,Dennis E. Logue,Jack S. Rader

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Managing Pension and Retirement Plans

A Guide for Employers, Administrators, and Other Fiduciaries

By: August J. Baker,Dennis E. Logue,Jack S. Rader

The purpose of 'Pension & Retirement Plan Management: A Guide for Managers and Other Fiduciaries' is to provide reliable guidance for regulatory compliance, advice on managerial strategies, and some clarity on the underlying economics and finance of pension and retirement plans.

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Oxford University Press

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019516590X

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Jeremiah

A Study in Ancient Hebrew Rhetoric

By: Jack R. Lundbom

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Jeremiah

A Study in Ancient Hebrew Rhetoric

By: Jack R. Lundbom

Originally presented as the author's thesis--Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, 1973.

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Eisenbrauns

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1575060167

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Historical Dictionary of the Holocaust

By: Jack Fischel

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Historical Dictionary of the Holocaust

By: Jack Fischel

Provides the reader with the facts of the Holocaust with an emphasis on the central role Jews played in the Nazi genocide. Intended for the non-specialist with some background in history, it will also be of use as an accessible reference tool for more advanced research. Extensive introduction, comprehensive bibliography, and a chronology further supplement the usefulness of this volume.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810836114

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Genghis Khan and the Quest for God

How the World's Greatest Conqueror Gave Us Religious Freedom

By: Jack Weatherford

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Genghis Khan and the Quest for God

How the World's Greatest Conqueror Gave Us Religious Freedom

By: Jack Weatherford

A landmark biography by the New York Times bestselling author of Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World that reveals how Genghis harnessed the power of religion to rule the largest empire the world has ever known. Throughout history the world's greatest conquerors have made their mark not just on the battlefield, but in the societies they have transformed. Genghis Khan conquered by arms and bravery, but he ruled by commerce and religion. He created the world's greatest trading network and drastically lowered taxes for merchants, but he knew that if his empire was going to last, he would need something stronger and more binding than trade. He needed religion. And so, unlike the Christian, Taoist and Muslim conquerors who came before him, he gave his subjects freedom of religion. Genghis lived in the 13th century, but he struggled with many of the same problems we face today: How should one balance religious freedom with the need to reign in fanatics? Can one compel rival religions - driven by deep seated hatred--to live together in peace? A celebrated anthropologist whose bestselling Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World radically transformed our understanding of the Mongols and their legacy, Jack Weatherford has spent eighteen years exploring areas of Mongolia closed until the fall of the Soviet Union and researching The Secret History of the Mongols, an astonishing document written in code that was only recently discovered. He pored through archives and found groundbreaking evidence of Genghis's influence on the founding fathers and his essential impact on Thomas Jefferson. Genghis Khan and the Quest for God is a masterpiece of erudition and insight, his most personal and resonant work.

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Penguin

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0735221170

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