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Milligan College

By: Jan E. Loveday

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Milligan College began as an early 1800s community effort to educate young people in Northeast Tennessee, and it has grown to serve individuals from around the globe. Established by church members along the waters of Buffalo Creek between Johnson City and Elizabethton, the school sought to equip its pupils to become productive citizens with a mission-minded worldview. Its graduates have had positive influences throughout the world as servant leaders, and Milligan remains committed to the development of intellect, body, and spirit, with a devotion to personal attention and a Christian, liberal arts education. The institution has grown from a single creek-side building with a handful of students to a beautiful, extensive campus offering more than 25 majors, master's programs, and degree completion options to over 1,100 traditional and nontraditional students. US News & World Report consistently recognizes Milligan as one of "America's Best Colleges.

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Arcadia Publishing

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073858777X

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9780738587776

Unnatural Narrative

Impossible Worlds in Fiction and Drama

By: Jan Alber

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Unnatural Narrative

Impossible Worlds in Fiction and Drama

By: Jan Alber

A talking body part, a character that is simultaneously alive and dead, a shape-changing setting, or time travel: although impossible in the real world, such narrative elements do appear in the storyworlds of novels, short stories, and plays. Impossibilities of narrator, character, time, and space are not only common in today’s world of postmodernist literature but can also be found throughout the history of literature. Examples include the beast fable, the heroic epic, the romance, the eighteenth-century circulation novel, the Gothic novel, the ghost play, the fantasy narrative, and the science-fiction novel, among others. Unnatural Narrative looks at the startling and persistent presence of the impossible or “the unnatural” throughout British and American literary history. Layering the lenses of cognitive narratology, frame theory, and possible-worlds theory, Unnatural Narrative offers a rigorous and engaging new characterization of the unnatural and what it yields for individual readers as well as literary culture. Jan Alber demonstrates compelling interpretations of the unnatural in literature and shows the ways in which such unnatural phenomena become conventional in readers’ minds, altogether expanding our sense of the imaginable and informing new structures and genres of narrative engagement.

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329

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803286716

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9780803286719

Beginning Teaching, Beginning Learning: In Early Years And Primary Education

By: Moyles, Janet,Georgeson, Jan,Payler, Jane

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Beginning Teaching, Beginning Learning: In Early Years And Primary Education

By: Moyles, Janet,Georgeson, Jan,Payler, Jane

This collection provides an introduction to the practical skills which all student teachers have to develop, as well as celebrating the unpredictability and excitement of working with interested and inquisitive children.

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338

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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0335244122

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9780335244126

Anthropology and Political Science

A Convergent Approach

By: Myron J. Aronoff,Jan Kubik

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Anthropology and Political Science

A Convergent Approach

By: Myron J. Aronoff,Jan Kubik

What can anthropology and political science learn from each other? The authors argue that collaboration, particularly in the area of concepts and methodologies, is tremendously beneficial for both disciplines, though they also deal with some troubling aspects of the relationship. Focusing on the influence of anthropology on political science, the book examines the basic assumptions the practitioners of each discipline make about the nature of social and political reality, compares some of the key concepts each field employs, and provides an extensive review of the basic methods of research that "bridge" both disciplines: ethnography and case study. Through ethnography (participant observation), reliance on extended case studies, and the use of "anthropological" concepts and sensibilities, a greater understanding of some of the most challenging issues of the day can be gained. For example, political anthropology challenges the illusion of the "autonomy of the political" assumed by political science to characterize so-called modern societies. Several chapters include a cross-disciplinary analysis of key concepts and issues: political culture, political ritual, the politics of collective identity, democratization in divided societies, conflict resolution, civil society, and the politics of post-Communist transformations.

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Berghahn Books

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085745725X

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9780857457257

Deconstructing the Dynamics of World-Societal Order

The Power of Governmentality in Palestine

By: Jan Busse

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Deconstructing the Dynamics of World-Societal Order

The Power of Governmentality in Palestine

By: Jan Busse

To get a better sense of power dynamics in global politics, this book presents an innovative theoretical framework, combining a critical engagement with, and further development of, Michel Foucault’s governmentality on the one hand, and the theory of world society of the Stanford School of Sociology on the other. Making an original contribution to academic debates about power and global political order, this book develops a comprehensive theoretical perspective on power relations and political dynamics. The book starts from the presupposition that any theoretical engagement of that kind requires nuanced empirical study as well. It therefore analyzes the dynamics of world-societal order in the concrete empirical example of Palestine, and raises the question of how its political and societal order comes into existence. The author argues that governmentality represents a fundamental pattern of political order in world society that also profoundly affects power dynamics in Palestine. This insight has two important implications: First, power relations do not follow dichotomous distinctions such as international/domestic or global/local, but manifest themselves within world society. Second, therefore, order that comes into existence in Palestine needs to be understood as world-societal order. Offering a comprehensive understanding of power relations and patterns of political order(ing) embedded in world society, the book provides a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics that contribute to the political and societal order of Palestine. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of Middle East Studies, Palestine Studies, International Relations, International Political Sociology, International Relations Theory, Governmentality Studies, and Political Theory.

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Routledge

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1351362364

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9781351362368

Calamity Jane and Her Siblings: The Saga of Lena and Elijah Canary

By: Jan Cerney

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Calamity Jane and Her Siblings: The Saga of Lena and Elijah Canary

By: Jan Cerney

The mere mention of Calamity Jane conjures up images of buckskins, bull whips and dance halls, but there's more to the woman than the storied legend she became. Born Martha Canary, she was orphaned as a child and assumed the responsibility of caring for her siblings. Much too young and ambitious to rear a family, she found homes for all. After setting off on her own, Martha tried to reconnect with her fractured family in her typical haphazard fashion, all the while transforming into Calamity Jane. Soon, her own foibles and her siblings' choices rendered the attempt futile. From brother Elijah's horse thieving to sister Lena's denial of Martha's tales, author Jan Cerney uncovers the tumultuous Canary family often overlooked in the Calamity canon.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467119393

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9781467119399

GPS and GNSS for Land Surveyors, Fifth Edition

By: Jan Van Sickle

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GPS and GNSS for Land Surveyors, Fifth Edition

By: Jan Van Sickle

Based on the success of the previous four editions, this new fifth edition includes Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in the title, which is part of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The book provides an introduction to the concepts needed to understand and use GPS and GNSS. Neither simplistic nor overly technical, the new edition is thoroughly updated with the changes in GPS and GNSS hardware, software, and procedures. It describes why modern GNSS positions can be acquired with more certainty, increased stability, and improved tracking in obstructed areas. The book offers a rare combination of knowledge and skills that every land surveyor needs to master. FEATURES • Written by a well-known land surveyor with extensive knowledge in satellite navigation and the ability to explain difficult concepts to a broad audience • Includes a useful set of self-assessment exercises and explanations at the end of each chapter • Takes a practical approach to the rapid and continuous technological progress in GNSS • Provides the latest information on GNSS and GPS • Minimizes the reliance on mathematical explanations and maximizes the use of illustrations and examples that allow the reader to visualize and grasp the concepts Intended for both novices and professionals in the field, this book explains broad concepts in an accessible way. It provides support to undergraduate students in Civil Engineering, Geomatic Engineering, and those taking introductory GPS and GIS Mapping Courses, as well as professionals in the field, a practical approach to GPS and GNSS technology.

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CRC Press

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1000900924

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9781000900927

Transmedial Narratology and Contemporary Media Culture

By: Jan-Noël Thon

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Transmedial Narratology and Contemporary Media Culture

By: Jan-Noël Thon

Narratives are everywhere—and since a significant part of contemporary media culture is defined by narrative forms, media studies need a genuinely transmedial narratology. Against this background, Transmedial Narratology and Contemporary Media Culture focuses on the intersubjective construction of storyworlds as well as on prototypical forms of narratorial and subjective representation. This book provides not only a method for the analysis of salient transmedial strategies of narrative representation in contemporary films, comics, and video games but also a theoretical frame within which medium-specific approaches from literary and film narratology, from comics studies and game studies, and from various other strands of media and cultural studies may be applied to further our understanding of narratives across media.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803288395

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9780803288393

Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country

A Guide to Land Stewardship

By: W. Rufus Stephens,Jan Wrede

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Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country

A Guide to Land Stewardship

By: W. Rufus Stephens,Jan Wrede

After years of working with landowners, land managers, naturalists, county officials, and others about wildlife management and land stewardship for birds in the Texas Hill Country, biologist Rufus Stephens and educator Jan Wrede teamed up to write a practical guidebook on how to improve habitat for birds on both small and large properties throughout the Hill Country. Because each bird species has specific needs for cover, food, water, nesting, and rearing their young, the book is organized by Hill Country habitat types: wooded slopes and savannahs; grasslands; rivers and creeks; canyons, seeps, and springs; tanks and ponds; plus residential backyards. Each chapter contains an in-depth discussion of common problems and possible solutions for developing optimum habitat. The book showcases 107 species in their habitats with color photographs and a short descriptive account of how to know the bird and care for its habitat. Three additional chapters on predator control, deer management, and cedar management offer detailed information on these special issues that impact the presence of birds throughout the region. As a comprehensive guide to habitat assessment, identification of birds and the habitats they use, plus stewardship practices that will benefit these birds, Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country offers landowners the ideal “how to manual” for writing an effective Wildlife Tax Valuation plan. By helping readers recognize and evaluate habitat health and then use appropriate habitat enhancement practices, the authors hope to inspire and enable widespread and effective bird conservation in the Texas Hill Country. And as bird populations flourish, so do the populations of other wildlife.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1623494419

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9781623494414

The Great Book of Movie Villains

A Guide to the Screen's Meanies, Tough Guys, and Bullies

By: Jan Stacy,Ryder Syvertsen

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The Great Book of Movie Villains

A Guide to the Screen's Meanies, Tough Guys, and Bullies

By: Jan Stacy,Ryder Syvertsen

The Great Book of Movie Villains exposes the evil exploits and unfortunate results of more than 250 of cinema's most dastardly villains. You'll discover their motives, tactics, powers, enemies and allies, personal idiosyncrasies and weaknesses and what to do should you meet one of these bad guys in person. The authors discuss the villains' films and their stars, as well as fascinating trivia surrounding the performances that resulted in the evil characters that you love to hate.

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McGraw-Hill/Contemporary

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0809253518

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9780809253517

Easter Extras

Faith-filled Ideas for Easter Week

By: Group Publishing,Joani Schultz,Patty Anderson,Christine Yount Jones,Jan Kershner,Andrea Filer

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Faith-filled Ideas for Easter Week

By: Group Publishing,Joani Schultz,Patty Anderson,Christine Yount Jones,Jan Kershner,Andrea Filer

Activities for Easter Week bursting with lots of praise, devotions, games, Bible stories, snacks, crafts, and experiences that help kids explore Jesus' great sacrifice on the cross and joyful resurrection.

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Group Pub Incorporated

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0764436945

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Milligan College

Milligan College

Unnatural Narrative

Unnatural Narrative

Beginning Teaching, Beginning Learning: In Early Years And Primary Education

Beginning Teaching, Beginning Learning: In Early Years And Primary Education

Anthropology and Political Science

Anthropology and Political Science

Deconstructing the Dynamics of World-Societal Order

Deconstructing the Dynamics of World-Societal Order

Calamity Jane and Her Siblings: The Saga of Lena and Elijah Canary

Calamity Jane and Her Siblings: The Saga of Lena and Elijah Canary

GPS and GNSS for Land Surveyors, Fifth Edition

GPS and GNSS for Land Surveyors, Fifth Edition

Transmedial Narratology and Contemporary Media Culture

Transmedial Narratology and Contemporary Media Culture

Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country

Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country

The Great Book of Movie Villains

The Great Book of Movie Villains

Easter Extras

Easter Extras

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