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Revolution, Reform and Regionalism in Southeast Asia

Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam

By: Ronald Bruce St John

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Revolution, Reform and Regionalism in Southeast Asia

Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam

By: Ronald Bruce St John

Based on research carried out over the three decades, this book compares the post-war political economies of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in the context of their individual and collective impact on contemporary efforts at regional integration. The author highlights the different paths to reform taken by the three neighbours and the effect this has had on regional plans for economic development through the ASEAN and the Greater Mekong Subregion. Through its comparative analysis of the reforms implemented by Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam over the last thirty years, the book draws attention to parallel themes of continuity and change. The author discusses how the three states have demonstrated related characteristics whilst at the same time making different modifications in order to exploit the unique strengths of their individual cultures. Contributing to the contemporary debate over the role of democratic reform in promoting economic development, the book provides a detailed account of the political economies of three states at the heart of Southeast Asia.

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325

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Routledge

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ISBN 10

1134003463

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9781134003464

Measuring Jerusalem

The Palestine Exploration Fund and British Interests in the Holy Land

By: John James Moscrop

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Measuring Jerusalem

The Palestine Exploration Fund and British Interests in the Holy Land

By: John James Moscrop

Covering the period 1800 to 1914, John James Moscrop makes full use of the Palestine Exploration Fund's own records to illustrate the text and to show the involvement of the War Office in the work of the Fund. An overview of British interests in the Holy Land is also included."--BOOK JACKET.

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264

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A&C Black

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ISBN 10

0718502205

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9780718502201

Lovingate

A Montreal Murder Mystery

By: John Charles Gifford

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Lovingate

A Montreal Murder Mystery

By: John Charles Gifford

It’s the beginning of a new year in Montreal—1956. A mysterious American woman from St. Paul checks into a luxury hotel and is found in her room the next day dead from an apparent suicide. The police examine the scene, and the chief is eager to close the case. But something doesn’t add up. Her passport and driver’s license are missing. They begin to wonder why a woman would travel all the way to Montreal just to commit suicide. Lead detective Jack Macalister recruits his friend PI Eddie Wade to find the answer. Eddie travels to St. Paul to investigate her background and verify her identity only to discover that no one knows her. But someone doesn’t want him snooping around. After barely escaping with his life, Eddie continues the investigation in Montreal with his new partner and wife, Josette, and gathers enough evidence to move the case from suicide to murder. When they stumble across the woman’s true identity, chaos ensues as a local case of murder suddenly transforms into a potential international powder keg—all while a murderer lurks in the shadows. In this fourth book of the Montreal Murder Mystery series, both Eddie and Josette go after the killer in a relentless, unstoppable pursuit. They now know who he is; all they have to do is get him. Lovingate is a riveting story that unfolds with jarring momentum and endless suspense.

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237

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iUniverse

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1663230331

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9781663230331

Teaching L2 Composition

Purpose, Process, and Practice

By: Dana R. Ferris,John Hedgcock

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Teaching L2 Composition

Purpose, Process, and Practice

By: Dana R. Ferris,John Hedgcock

This popular, comprehensive theory-to-practice text is designed to help teachers understand the task of writing, L2 writers, the different pedagogical models used in current composition teaching, and reading–writing connections. Moving from general themes to specific pedagogical concerns, it includes practice-oriented chapters on the role of genre, task construction, course and lesson design, writing assessment, feedback, error treatment, and classroom language (grammar, vocabulary, style) instruction. Although all topics are firmly grounded in relevant research, a distinguishing feature of the text is the array of hands-on, practical examples, materials, and tasks that pre- and in-service teachers can use to develop the complex skills involved in teaching second language writing. Each chapter includes Questions for Reflection, Further Reading and Resources, Reflection and Review, and Application Activities. An ideal text for L2 teacher preparation courses, courses that include both L1 and L2 students, and workshops for instructors of L2 writers in academic (secondary and postsecondary) settings, the accessible synthesis of theory and research enables readers to see the relevance of the field’s knowledge base to their own present or future classroom settings and student writers.

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472

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Routledge

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1136696644

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9781136696640

Fifty Major Cities of the Bible

By: John Laughlin

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Fifty Major Cities of the Bible

By: John Laughlin

From the ruins of the ancient seaside city of Acco, to the small but archaeologically important town of Yokneam, Fifty Major Cities of the Bible provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the ancient cities that played a vital role in the world from which the Bible originated. Not only covering renowned cities such as Jerusalem and Jericho, the book also includes lesser known towns like Aroer, Beth-Zur and Gibeah, which have all provided their own valuable contributions to the way in which we now understand the biblical world. A fascinating, easy-to-follow text, key features include: * the biblical context of each city or town * a summary of its known archeological history * non-biblical references to the site * photographs and illustrations * a concise bibliography for further reading Also provided is a handy reference map to the major archaeological sites in Israel, as well as chronological tables for easy reference. Concise, informative and high accessible, Fifty Major Cities of the Bible is a superb overview of the cities and towns that made up the Biblical world, and an essential resource for students and enthusiasts.

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268

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Routledge

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113459531X

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9781134595310

The Big Hurt

A Montreal Murder Mystery

By: John Charles Gifford

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The Big Hurt

A Montreal Murder Mystery

By: John Charles Gifford

It’s 1955 in Montreal when the door to private investigator Eddie Wade’s office swings open to reveal a beautiful, wealthy woman desperate to find her no-good rat of a husband who skipped out on her, taking ten thousand dollars in cash and all her jewels with him. Even though a little voice inside is telling Eddie to back away, he takes Chanel Steele’s case without any idea his life is about to change. As the case moves forward, Eddie encounters the unexpected, spinning him in a hellish nightmare of deadly lies. Things are never as they seem. A routine missing person’s investigation suddenly turns into a case of multiple murders. Uncertainty masquerades as smugness—madness as the familiar. One by one, Eddie begins to unmask those caught in a treacherous web of insanity only to discover that someone has been playing him. But will he be able to solve the case before the killer strikes again? As the case comes to a head, Eddie uncovers a dark past, and the world is suddenly turned upside down. Eddie himself is left hanging off a cliff. In this exciting murder mystery fueled by suspicion and revenge, Eddie Wade embarks on a determined quest for justice. But does he find the justice he’s seeking, or the kind he’s doomed to endure? Either way, his life will never be the same.

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223

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iUniverse

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1663227519

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9781663227515

A History of the Public Library Movement in Great Britain and Ireland

By: John Minto

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A History of the Public Library Movement in Great Britain and Ireland

By: John Minto

Originally published in 1932, A History of the Public Library Movement in Great Britain and Ireland is concerned with the rise and progress of the public library as it stood at that time. The establishment and growth of the public library may be viewed as part of the great social movement for the spread of knowledge among the poorer classes which took place in the late eighteenth century and the early years of the nineteenth century. This movement was characterized by the establishment of various educational agencies, which are covered in this book, along with the introduction of the Public Libraries Act passed in 1850 and other legislation that followed.

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198

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Taylor & Francis

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1040225179

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9781040225172

Book's by John Macalister

Revolution, Reform and Regionalism in Southeast Asia

Revolution, Reform and Regionalism in Southeast Asia

Measuring Jerusalem

Measuring Jerusalem

Lovingate

Lovingate

Teaching L2 Composition

Teaching L2 Composition

Fifty Major Cities of the Bible

Fifty Major Cities of the Bible

The Big Hurt

The Big Hurt

A History of the Public Library Movement in Great Britain and Ireland

A History of the Public Library Movement in Great Britain and Ireland

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