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The Peacetime Use of Foreign Military Installations under Modern International Law

By: John Woodliffe

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The Peacetime Use of Foreign Military Installations under Modern International Law

By: John Woodliffe

The stationing of foreign armed forces abroad in peacetime has been a constant and distinctive feature of the post-1945 bipolar world. This book is the first systematic study of the subject to look beyond the areas of criminal and civil jurisdiction to broader issues of international law arising out of the establishment and use of foreign military installations in time of peace. Implementation of basing agreements between states sending and states hosting foreign armed forces has resulted in a large body of state practice that includes such major international incidents as the U.S. air raid on Libya in 1986 and the U.S. intervention in Panama in 1989. This book assesses the future of foreign military installations against the background of the end of the Cold War, the unification of Germany, the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact, and the emerging European security order.

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BRILL

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9004642315

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9789004642317

Hearing Luxe Pop

Glorification, Glamour, and the Middlebrow in American Popular Music

By: John Howland

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Hearing Luxe Pop

Glorification, Glamour, and the Middlebrow in American Popular Music

By: John Howland

Hearing Luxe Pop explores a deluxe-production aesthetic that has long thrived in American popular music, in which popular-music idioms are merged with lush string orchestrations and big-band instrumentation. John Howland presents an alternative music history that centers on shifts in timbre and sound through innovative uses of orchestration and arranging, traveling from symphonic jazz to the Great American Songbook, the teenage symphonies of Motown to the “countrypolitan” sound of Nashville, the sunshine pop of the Beach Boys to the blending of soul and funk into 1970s disco, and Jay-Z’s hip-hop-orchestra events to indie rock bands performing with the Brooklyn Philharmonic. This book attunes readers to hear the discourses gathered around the music and its associated images as it examines pop’s relations to aspirational consumer culture, theatricality, sophistication, cosmopolitanism, and glamorous lifestyles.

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Univ of California Press

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0520971647

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9780520971646

Clovis Revisited

New Perspectives on Paleoindian Adaptations from Blackwater Draw, New Mexico

By: Anthony T. Boldurian,John L. Cotter

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Clovis Revisited

New Perspectives on Paleoindian Adaptations from Blackwater Draw, New Mexico

By: Anthony T. Boldurian,John L. Cotter

Explore the early days of Paleoindian archaeology in this engaging retrospective of Edgar B. Howard's Southwest Early Man Project, 1929-1937, cosponsored by the University Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. This book contains a detailed analysis of the world-famous Clovis artifacts, discovered among the bones of mammoths and extinct bison in the Dust Bowl of eastern New Mexico. Blending traditional and current ideas, the authors offer an extended reference to the lifeways of early humans in the Americas, accented by a series of unique insights on their origins and adaptations. Well appointed with photos, line illustrations, and schematics, Clovis Revisited is essential reading for professionals, students, and avocational enthusiasts.

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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1934536725

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9781934536728

Arkansas, Arkansas Volume 1

Writers and Writings from the Delta to the Ozarks, 1541-1969

By: John C. Guilds

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Arkansas, Arkansas Volume 1

Writers and Writings from the Delta to the Ozarks, 1541-1969

By: John C. Guilds

From the expeditions of de Soto in the sixteenth century to the celebrated work of such contemporary writers as Maya Angelou, Ellen Gilchrist, and Miller Williams, Arkansas has enjoyed a rich history of letters. These two volumes gather the best work from Arkansas's rich literary history celebrating the variety of its voices and the national treasure those voices have become.

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University of Arkansas Press

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1610750403

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Irish Heroes and Heroines of America

150 True Stories of Irish American Heroism

By: John E. Bartimole

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Irish Heroes and Heroines of America

150 True Stories of Irish American Heroism

By: John E. Bartimole

America's 40 million Irish-and all those in search of role models-will enjoy John Bartimole's collection of inspiring and amazing stories and profiles of 150 war heroes, doctors, scientists, educators, artists, athletes, businessmen and leaders featured in this tribute to great Irish-Americans. They include John F. Kennedy, Lucille Ball, Rosie O'Donnell, Babe Ruth, John Wayne, Henry Ford, Jimmy Breslin, and many more. There are very few books on Irish heroes. The competitive titles listed above have to do with myths and folklore, and the other is a story of average citizens that contributed to the civilization of Ireland and it's culture.

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Frederick Fell Publishers

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0883910101

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Voices for Peace

War, Resistance and America’s Quest for Full-Spectrum Dominance

By: Noam Chomsky,John Pilger,Kathy Kelly,Bruce K. Gagnon,Brian Terrell,Cynthia McKinney,Ilan Pappé,Robin Ramsay

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Voices for Peace

War, Resistance and America’s Quest for Full-Spectrum Dominance

By: Noam Chomsky,John Pilger,Kathy Kelly,Bruce K. Gagnon,Brian Terrell,Cynthia McKinney,Ilan Pappé,Robin Ramsay

The United States’ military doctrine, as proclaimed by its Department of Defense, is to attain ‘full-spectrum dominance… in the air, land, maritime and space domains and information environment… without effective opposition or prohibitive interference.’ This is an agenda for global conquest – for an ever-expanding US empire. As America prepares for conflict with Russia and China, wars continue in the Middle East and North Africa, tens of millions are exiled from their homes whilst many more face famine. But there is not only hope for change in the air, there is active resistance. People all over the world are challenging the status quo by taking nonviolent action. Voices for Peace features some of the world’s leading thinkers, journalists and activists, offering insight, inspiration and solutions to the world’s most critical problems: nuclear war, environmental destruction and refugee flows. In the wealth of material presented here, Kathy Kelly talks about the Afghan Peace Volunteers and Standing Rock protesters in the USA, calling for global unity. Bruce K. Gagnon’s piece on space weapons discusses South Korean activists’ opposition to American weapons in their country. Brian Terrell challenges the legality of drone warfare and outlines the grassroots links being forged between US and Russian citizens. Noam Chomsky discusses US policies towards Russia and Syria, as well as South America, trade, ISIS and Ukraine. John Pilger talks about the Trump-Obama naval build-up around China and exposes Britain’s ‘deep state’ connections to the Manchester terror attack. Former US Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney analyses the Charlie Hebdo attacks and the deep state in recent US history. Ilan Pappé offers an exclusive analysis of Israel’s actions to ethnically cleanse Israel of Palestinians. Finally, Robin Ramsay exposes the unconditional support given to the USA by successive UK governments. Seeking to inform and educate, this penetrating anthology is edited and introduced by author T. J. Coles, who gives a broader framework and context to the individual articles.

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CLAIRVIEW BOOKS

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1905570899

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9781905570898

Radio Master

By: John Lewis

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Radio Master

By: John Lewis

STREET SURVIVOR BOLD INNOVATOR RADIO STAR NIGHT OWL JEALOUS LOVER BATTLER OF CANCER INSPIRATION TO ANYONE WHO EVER HEARD THE SOUND OF HIS VOICE! This is the story of the most controversial, provocative and influential sports announcer the industry has ever known. Ted Husing was called the Master for good reason. But the man was much more than just another talking head. Yes, Husings life was about much more than sports. It was how he played the game!

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Publish Green

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1936183862

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The Mohawk

By: John O'Mara

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The Mohawk

By: John O'Mara

The Mohawk were the easternmost peoples of the Haudenosaunee, or the Iroquois Confederacy. Like others in this group, they lived in longhouses of wood and bark and survived by hunting, fishing, and farming. This fact-filled book includes essential information about many aspects of Mohawk history, including treaties and wars, and Mohawk culture, such as language and clothing. Readers will learn about Mohawk people in modern history, such as their contribution to the construction of New York City. Historical images and fact boxes add further interest to the thought-provoking content.

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Enslow Publishing, LLC

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1978521936

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Biographical Dictionary of Modern American Educators

By: Shirley Ohles,Frederik Ohles,John Ramsay

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Biographical Dictionary of Modern American Educators

By: Shirley Ohles,Frederik Ohles,John Ramsay

Widely praised, Greenwood's Biographical Dictionary of American Educators (Greenwood, 1978) quickly became a standard reference work for students and scholars of American education. This new volume includes biographical sketches of more than 400 notable researchers, leaders, reformers, critics, and practitioners from all major fields of education and extends the coverage of its predecessor to the mid-20th century. Its topical range encompasses such diverse areas as psychology, music, health, measurement and evaluation, science, special education, history, and administration. It treats education at all levels, including early childhood, elementary and secondary, higher, and adult. Most of the educators profiled were active in the 20th century, but several dozen have been included from the 19th century. A special effort has been made to include women and educators of color whose contributions have often been overlooked in the past. Each biographical sketch includes information on family background, a description of the educator's accomplishments, and a digest of the person's education and career, professional and civic service, major publications, and principal honors. Each profile ends with a list of references, and the volume closes with appendices listing birth places, states of major service, fields of work, a chronological listing of educators, and a list of important dates in American education. A comprehensive index concludes the volume. Educators are included from all fifty states and were selected from numerous suggested candidates for inclusion. Most of the educators profiled were active in the 20th century, but several dozen have been included from the 19th century. A special effort has been made to include women and educators of color whose contributions have often been overlooked in the past.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313005001

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9780313005008

Tin Pan Alley

By: John Shepherd

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Tin Pan Alley

By: John Shepherd

In Tin Pan Alley we see the beginnings of the pop world as we now know it: commercial, constantly capturing, exploiting or even occasionally creating a public mood. The Alleymen were workers as much as artists. This book, first published in 1982, explores how the change occurred, the ways in which songwriters organised themselves to get greater control over their products, the social circumstances that influenced their choice of subject-matter, the new forms, such as the integrated musical, developed for maximum appeal, the vast publicity structure built to market the merchandise, and, of course, the many stars who came to fame by taking a walk down the Alley.

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Routledge

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1317227530

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The Letters of Philip Webb

By: John Aplin

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The Letters of Philip Webb

By: John Aplin

Philip Webb (1831-1915) was a British architect known as a founder of the Arts and Crafts movement and also a key member of the Pre-Raphaelite circle. He was an important figure in the literary and artistic world of the late-nineteenth century. Webb had a long association, both professionally and personally, with William Morris and his family as well as becoming treasurer of Morris's revolutionary Socialist League. They first met as trainees in the same architect's practice and remained collaborators throughout their lifetimes. Webb was responsible for the design of the hugely influential Red House, the Morris's first home. It was through Morris that Webb became connected with Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones, amongst others. Webb and Morris were also joint founders of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), the first organization to promote conservation rather than intrusive restoration. This comprehensive selection from Webb's surviving letters includes many important and previously unpublished letters to some of his closest associates. They reveal the wide range of his professional and personal interests. These four volumes will be of interest to art and architecture historians, scholars of Victorian history in general and of William Morris and the wider Pre-Raphaelite and Arts and Crafts movements in particular.

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Taylor & Francis

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1317274652

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9781317274650

On the Air

The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio

By: John Dunning

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On the Air

The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio

By: John Dunning

Now long out of print, John Dunning's Tune in Yesterday was the definitive one-volume reference on old-time radio broadcasting. Now, in On the Air, Dunning has completely rethought this classic work, reorganizing the material and doubling its coverage, to provide a richer and more informative account of radio's golden age. Here are some 1,500 radio shows presented in alphabetical order. The great programs of the '30s, '40s, and '50s are all here--Amos 'n' Andy, Fibber McGee and Molly, The Lone Ranger, Major Bowes' Original Amateur Hour, and The March of Time, to name only a few. For each, Dunning provides a complete broadcast history, with the timeslot, the network, and the name of the show's advertisers. He also lists major cast members, announcers, producers, directors, writers, and sound effects people--even the show's theme song. There are also umbrella entries, such as "News Broadcasts," which features an engaging essay on radio news, with capsule biographies of major broadcasters, such as Lowell Thomas and Edward R. Murrow. Equally important, Dunning provides a fascinating account of each program, taking us behind the scenes to capture the feel of the performance, such as the ghastly sounds of Lights Out (a horror drama where heads rolled and bones crunched), and providing engrossing biographies of the main people involved in the show. A wonderful read for everyone who loves old-time radio, On the Air is a must purchase for all radio hobbyists and anyone interested in 20th-century American history. It is an essential reference work for libraries and radio stations.

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Oxford University Press

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0199840458

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9780199840458

Billie Holiday

The Musician and the Myth

By: John Szwed

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Billie Holiday

The Musician and the Myth

By: John Szwed

• Kirkus Best Books of 2015 selection for Biography • Published in celebration of Holiday’s centenary, the first biography to focus on the singer’s extraordinary musical talent When Billie Holiday stepped into Columbia’s studios in November 1933, it marked the beginning of what is arguably the most remarkable and influential career in twentieth-century popular music. Her voice weathered countless shifts in public taste, and new reincarnations of her continue to arrive, most recently in the form of singers like Amy Winehouse and Adele. Most of the writing on Holiday has focused on the tragic details of her life—her prostitution at the age of fourteen, her heroin addiction and alcoholism, her series of abusive relationships—or tried to correct the many fabrications of her autobiography. But now, Billie Holiday stays close to the music, to her performance style, and to the self she created and put into print, on record and on stage. Drawing on a vast amount of new material that has surfaced in the last decade, critically acclaimed jazz writer John Szwed considers how her life inflected her art, her influences, her uncanny voice and rhythmic genius, a number of her signature songs, and her legacy.

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1101614706

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9781101614709

The Letters of Philip Webb, Volume IV

By: John Aplin

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The Letters of Philip Webb, Volume IV

By: John Aplin

Philip Webb was a British architect known as a founder of the Arts and Crafts movement and also a key member of the Pre-Raphaelite circle. He had a long association with William Morris and was responsible for the design of the hugely influential Red House, Morris’s first home. Webb's letters will be of interest to art and architecture historians.

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Routledge

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1317283368

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American Bandstand

Dick Clark and the Making of a Rock 'n' Roll Empire

By: John Jackson

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American Bandstand

Dick Clark and the Making of a Rock 'n' Roll Empire

By: John Jackson

I don't make culture, I sell it" Dick Clark once remarked. Indeed, the man who reigned as host of American Bandstand for nearly four decades may not have invented rock 'n' roll, but he sold it to the American public better than anyone before or since. Before Clark, rock 'n' roll was the step child of radio--which took to playing records as a cost-saving measure after television siphoned off radios most lucrative sponsors. But it was network television--and specifically Clarks Bandstand--that ultimately legitimized what was then viewed by most adults as vulgar, low-class music, broadcasting a sanitized vision of rock 'n' roll straight into Americas living rooms five afternoons a week. Here is the first book to tell the full story of what happened in front of--and behind--the cameras on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, providing both a history of this landmark show and of the changing styles of rock 'n' roll over four decades. Based on extensive interviews with music business figures, recording stars, and Clark himself, and featuring dozens of rare or never before published photographs, this is a riveting and uncensored account of a show that managed to survive countless revolutions in popular music. Jackson describes Bandstands humble beginnings in Philadelphias blue collar south side, the sex scandal that scuttled the first host of Bandstand and enabled Clark to launch his career, the glory days when an appearance on Bandstand was one of the most prized gigs in the music business and when teenagers lined up for blocks hoping to enter the studio, and memorable Bandstand appearances by rock 'n' roll royalty from Chubby Checker and Frankie Avalon, to Jerry Lee Lewis and Jefferson Airplane, to Pink Floyd and Madonna. Here as well is a candid look at the backstage financial maneuvering that allowed Clark to launch a video and entertainment empire worth nearly $200 million dollars today. Voted Most Likely To Sell The Brooklyn Bridge by his high school classmates, Clark emerges as a cunning business impresario determined to make millions. Readers learn how Clark decided which eager young singers would appear on the show, how he managed to survive a 1959 Congressional payola investigation that destroyed the careers of many other popular disc jockeys, how much money he earned from his personal financial investments in many of the songs played on Bandstand, and his importance to ABC in its fledgling days as a national television network. As entertaining as it is eye-opening, Dick Clark's American Bandstand will bring back a flood of memories to everyone who lived through that era. It will fascinate everyone interested in popular American culture or in rock 'n' roll history.

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Oxford University Press

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0190284900

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An Angel of Obedience

By: John Giessmann

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An Angel of Obedience

By: John Giessmann

Jackson Carter just wants a normal life. Sure, at thirteen, he's just retired from an illustrious career as a classical musician and entered Harvard as a freshman mathematics major. And yeah, he's responsible for raising his two younger brothers while mom is off in Brazil or Thailand spending every last dime they have. But he'd still just like a couple of friends to hang out with and maybe even a girlfriend. But a normal life just isn't Jackson's destiny. He has become obsessed with patterns: the mathematical properties found in the formation of clouds, the outline of a mustard stain on a picnic table, the intricate working of light and dark found in a curtain at the Sydney Opera House. When his mathematics instructor shows him a fractal image, Jackson becomes so engrossed that he cannot look away. Then someone hammers a pre-Roman curse to his front door summoning an angry demon, and his littlest brother starts receiving messages from Eddie Cochran, the dead Rockabilly singer. And, of course, there are the corporate paramilitary units stalking the parking lots of Harvard, his other brother's hysterical blindness, and a demented ex-weatherman from Little Rock, Arkansas who thinks Jackson is an evil genius who needs a good ass-kicking. And, oh yeah, everyone seems to think Jackson may be the anti-Christ. So much for a normal life. An Angel of Obedience is the sometimes funny, sometimes scary, always exciting tale of Jackson Carter, boy genius, over-burdened older brother, and potential destroyer of the known universe. It's a story that just goes to prove that when time and space are on the brink of extinction, that's when you need your friends and family the most.

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1449076076

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A Concise History of Jazz

By: John Robert Brown

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A Concise History of Jazz

By: John Robert Brown

John Robert Brown presents an enthusiastic and authoritative account of a century of jazz. Written in a clear and engaging style by a well-known British author and jazz educator, this book offers an affectionate introduction to the people and places that are of worldwide importance in the history of this wonderful music.

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Mel Bay Publications

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1609742842

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Look, Listen, Learn, LEAD

A District-Wide Systems Approach to Teaching and Learning in PreK-12

By: Jeffery Smith,Kate Wolfe Maxlow,John Caggianno,Karen L. Sanzo

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Look, Listen, Learn, LEAD

A District-Wide Systems Approach to Teaching and Learning in PreK-12

By: Jeffery Smith,Kate Wolfe Maxlow,John Caggianno,Karen L. Sanzo

Look, Listen, Learn, LEAD: A District-Wide Systems Approach to Teaching and Learning in PreK-12 lays out the transformational journey of Hampton City Schools (HCS), an urban school division of 30 schools in southeastern Virginia. Our school district faces numerous challenges, such as 62% of students receiving free and reduced-price lunch and 14% of students holding an IEP, and in 2015-2016, Hampton City Schools’ state accreditation rate was approximately half the statewide rate and on a downward trend. In only three years, that was turned around and HCS exceeded the statewide accreditation rate, a more than 100% improvement with 100% of our schools accredited without conditions. We attribute this in large part to our dedicated educators and their implementation of district-wide systems for curriculum, instruction, checking for student understanding, climate, and culture. The goal of this book is to break down the process of what it takes to bring about large-scale educational change that is sustainable. We describe a process for developing a strong mission and vision to undergird the work around a variety of district-wide systems. This book provides insights into how to improve climate and culture, create a guaranteed and viable written curriculum, establish a process for evaluating its implementation, and create a balanced assessment framework to measure student success. Complete with example templates, action plans, and lessons learned, this book is a true example of theory-into-practice to bring about sustained improvement for all learners.

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IAP

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1648022677

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Movies Magnificent: 150 Must-See Cinema Classics

By: John Reid

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Movies Magnificent: 150 Must-See Cinema Classics

By: John Reid

Few people would argue with the films selected for detailed notices and reviews in this book. Many of the movies are award-winners, and most chalked up impressive figures at the box-office. Who would dispute the inclusion of Citizen Kane or Rebecca or The Best Years of Our Lives? However, along with The Yearling and Reap the Wild Wind and Hello, Frisco, Hello, I've also included a few surprises. A magnificent publication. -- Rodney Bourke in International Movie Making (April 2006).

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Lulu.com

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1411650670

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After the Civil Wars

English Politics and Government in the Reign of Charles II

By: John Miller

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After the Civil Wars

English Politics and Government in the Reign of Charles II

By: John Miller

The first study of Restoration England from the point of view of both rulers and ruled, this volume offers a vital reappraisal of seventeenth century England. The civil wars had a traumatic effect on the English people: memories of bloodshed and destruction and the ultimate horror of the execution of Charles I continued to be invoked for decades afterwards. It is often argued that the political and religious fissures created by the wars divided English society irrevocably, as demonstrated by the later bitter conflict between the Whig and Tory parties. After the Civil Wars proposes instead that although there was political conflict, Charles II's reign was not a continuation of the divisions of the civil wars.

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Routledge

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131788552X

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The Swiss in the United States

By: John Paul von Grueningen

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The Swiss in the United States

By: John Paul von Grueningen

Originally published under the auspices of the Swiss-American Historical Society, this book is a collection of essays on topics of interest to persons of Swiss origin, especially those whose ancestors came to America after 1840. The book derives its title from its first and longest chapter, a description of the Swiss-American population in 1930. State by state, Mr. von Grueningen describes the Swiss presence in 1930, accounting for early settlements, occupations, city and county distribution, and changes in Swiss-American demography over time. The remaining chapters feature a potpourri of Swiss historical and genealogical topics. Three chapters treat the Swiss in California. The researcher can read separate accounts of the expeditions of Heinrich Lienhard and Albert Kyburz as they journeyed from Switzerland to join their countryman Johann August Sutter, the central figure in the California gold rush. The fourth chapter concerns the establishment of an Italian-Swiss colony in northern California (San Francisco, Sacramento, etc.) by emigrants from the canton of Tessin (Tecino). In another chapter, genealogists will find many names and dates highlighting the Swiss pioneers of New York and New Jersey. The final chapter discusses the role of Swiss clergy (Catholic, Reformed, etc.), as well as missionary efforts among the Winnebago Indians. In all, this scarce volume refers to nearly 2,500 Swiss or Swiss-Americans.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806352655

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9780806352657

Joseph Shepherd

A Story of Travelers

By: John F. Jung

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Joseph Shepherd

A Story of Travelers

By: John F. Jung

Joseph Shepherd is a brilliant man whose travels with Luke Greene are chronicled in this adventure. Along the way, Greene and Shepherd encounter men of science, kings, and the most illustrious characters of the 17th century. Shepherd’s influence on science, government and medicine run through the narrative. Follow this journey of adventure, intrigue, exploration, powerful personal stories, and the surprises at the end. You will be moved by Shepherd, and fascinated by his influence.

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WestBow Press

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1664261621

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Rock & Roll's Hidden Giant

The Story of Rock Pioneer Charlie Gracie

By: Charlie Gracie,John A. Jackson

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Rock & Roll's Hidden Giant

The Story of Rock Pioneer Charlie Gracie

By: Charlie Gracie,John A. Jackson

Charlie Gracie's hit song "Butterfly" topped the American and British music charts in 1957, selling over three million copies. His hits in the late '50s propelled him to appearances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, The Ed Sullivan Show, and some of the largest venues in the U. S. and abroad. Charlie was part of the birth of rock & roll, and his unique style influenced some of the most important artists in rock history, including The Beatles, Cliff Richard, Van Morrison, Graham Nash, Chubby Checker, and countless others. Rock & Roll's Hidden Giant uncovers Charlie's inspiring story, tracing his rise to the top of the charts through to his fall from fame. From his upbringing on the streets of Philadelphia to the tragic death of his friend Eddie Cochran to experiencing the dark side of Dick Clark and the early days of the music industry, we learn that Charlie's unfaltering integrity and talent were the constant guides in his life. Rock history would not be the same without Charlie Gracie, and this remarkable, uplifting account is essential for all fans of rock & roll. "When we were starting out with The Beatles, the music coming over from America was magical to us---and one of the artists who epitomized this magic was Charlie Gracie." ---Sir Paul McCartney "Charlie Gracie was FIRST in Rock & Roll---and the FIRST Rock & Roller to come out of Philadelphia! He started it and made it possible for all the rest of us!" ---Chubby Checker "His concerts in the late '50s in Manchester, England helped me to become who I am today." ---Graham Nash "This book will allow you to see that nothing comes 'easy.' Success comes with hard work, disappointments, and some artists suffer betrayal by those they trust." ---Sir Cliff Richard "His guitar sound was brilliant!" ---George Harrison

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Alfred Music

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1470625210

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Weirdbook Annual: Zombies!

34 New Tales of the Undead

By: Lucy A. Snyder,Adrian Cole,Franklyn Searight,Andrew Darlington,D.C. Lozar,Erica Ruppert,John Linwood Grant,Scott Edelman

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Weirdbook Annual: Zombies!

34 New Tales of the Undead

By: Lucy A. Snyder,Adrian Cole,Franklyn Searight,Andrew Darlington,D.C. Lozar,Erica Ruppert,John Linwood Grant,Scott Edelman

Every year, WEIRDBOOK Magazine publishes a collection of short stories to thrill and delight readers worldwide. This year, we challenged authors to come up with memorable takes on the zombie theme, and the result is this fantastic collection of 34 original stories. Included are: The Meddler, by Matthew John Tiger Girls vs. the Zombies, by Lucy A. Snyder Dead Between the Eyes, by Adrian Cole Alive Again, by Franklyn Searight The Night Hans Kroeger Came Back, by Kenneth Bykerk The Marching Dead, by Andrew Darlington I Wished for Zombies, by D.C. Lozar O Mary Don’t You Mourn, by Mike Chinn To Die, To Sleep, No More, by Erica Ruppert Run, Monster, Run, by Teasha Seitz Another Night in Bayou Sauvage, by Chad Hensley Kifaro, by Dilman Dila But I Love Him, by Scott Wheelock Who Wants to Live Forever?, by Angela Yuriko Smith The Dead Are Always Hungry, by Christopher Alex Ray Zen Zombies, by R. A. Smith Cassius Max, by KT Morley A Nanotech Samsara, by J.N. Cameron Pine in the Soul, by John Linwood Grant “Welcome Home”, by Craig E. Sawyer Papa Hanco, by Ed Reyes They Shall Eat Dust, by Josh Reynolds In Shadow Valley, by Nick Swain Devil’s Bargain, by by J.F. Le Roux Right for You Now, by Andrew Jennings E’Zunguth, the Zombie God, by Maxwell I. Gold Lazy River, by Kelly Piner The New Human, by Shayne K. Keen This Little Piggy, by EV Knight Life Unworthy of Life, by Stephanie Ellis More Blood, by Carson Ray This Creeping Cold, by Kevin Rees The Body I Used to Be, by Scott Edelman Queen of Hearts, by S.E. Lindberg Plus poetry by Ashley Dioses, Avra Margariti, Josh Maybrook, Darrell Schweitzer, Lori R. Lopez, Allan Rozinski, K.A. Opperman, Gregg Chamberlain, Robert Borski, David C. Kopaska-Merkel, Colleen Anderson, and David C. Kopaska-Merkel.

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1479463132

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The Oxford Handbook of Singing

By: Graham Welch,David Howard,John Nix

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The Oxford Handbook of Singing

By: Graham Welch,David Howard,John Nix

Singing has been a characteristic behaviour of humanity across several millennia. Chorus America (2009) estimated that 42.6 million adults and children regularly sing in one of 270,000 choruses in the US, representing more than 1:5 households. Similarly, recent European-based data suggest that more than 37 million adults take part in group singing. The Oxford Handbook of Singing is a landmark text on this topic. It is a comprehensive resource for anyone who wishes to know more about the pluralistic nature of singing. In part, the narrative adopts a lifespan approach, pre-cradle to senescence, to illustrate that singing is a commonplace behaviour which is an essential characteristic of our humanity. In the overall design of the Handbook, the chapter contents have been clustered into eight main sections, embracing fifty-three chapters by seventy-two authors, drawn from across the world, with each chapter illustrating and illuminating a particular aspect of singing. Offering a multi-disciplinary perspective embracing the arts and humanities, physical, social and clinical sciences, the book will be valuable for a broad audience within those fields.

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