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Tornado

By: Sharon Jennings

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Key Selling Points In Tornado, a teenage boy must find his brother when a fierce tornado hits his hometown. The book is a fast-paced, high-stakes drama that includes themes of family, secrets and addiction. Incidents of extreme weather are happening all over the world due to the climate crisis. The author is the ghostwriter for the beloved Franklin the Turtle series and the president of CANSCAIP. New, enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.

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1459827287

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Home Free

By: Sharon Jennings

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Home Free

By: Sharon Jennings

My name is Lee Mets (honest), and this is my book. I'm part of the writing club, which is fantastic, since what I want to be most is a writer. My mother says that girls don't grow up to be writers, they can only be nurses or teachers. But it's the 1960s, not the 50s or 40s, and I think she may be wrong. Mrs. Gowdy, who is my writing teacher, says that I have a gift. I'm going to use it to tell you the story of my summer. It was a summer that was both wonderful and terribly sad. The sad part is still painful for me to write about, but I will because that's what writers do. My summer began with the most exciting thing that ever happened on our street. A real-life orphan, by the name of Cassandra Jovanovich, moved in right across from my house. All the best stories are about orphans, and because of Cassandra, this story is no exception. Because of her, I got to write a play, and she starred in it. Because of her, I now know that being an orphan is not exciting, in fact it is the opposite. But you'll have to read my story to find out why.

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Second Story Press

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1926739841

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9781926739847

Listening to Learn

Audiobooks Supporting Literacy

By: Sharon Grover,Lizette D. Hannegan

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Listening to Learn

Audiobooks Supporting Literacy

By: Sharon Grover,Lizette D. Hannegan

Audiobooks not only present excellent opportunities to engage the attention of young people but also advance literacy. Learn how the format can support national learning standards and literacy skills in the K-12 curricula.

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American Library Association

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0838911072

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9780838911075

Defeating Authoritarian Leaders in Postcommunist Countries

By: Valerie J. Bunce,Sharon L. Wolchik

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Defeating Authoritarian Leaders in Postcommunist Countries

By: Valerie J. Bunce,Sharon L. Wolchik

From 1998 to 2005, six elections took place in postcommunist Europe that had the surprising outcome of empowering the opposition and defeating authoritarian incumbents or their designated successors. Valerie J. Bunce and Sharon L. Wolchik compare these unexpected electoral breakthroughs. They draw three conclusions. First, the opposition was victorious because of the hard and creative work of a transnational network composed of local opposition and civil society groups, members of the international democracy assistance community and graduates of successful electoral challenges to authoritarian rule in other countries. Second, the remarkable run of these upset elections reflected the ability of this network to diffuse an ensemble of innovative electoral strategies across state boundaries. Finally, elections can serve as a powerful mechanism for democratic change. This is especially the case when civil society is strong, the transfer of political power is through constitutional means, and opposition leaders win with small mandates.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107378168

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9781107378162

Australian Restitution Law

By: Sharon Erbacher

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Australian Restitution Law

By: Sharon Erbacher

This book is the first casebook on restitution law to be published in Australia. It contains comprehensive extracts from the most significant Australian and English cases, together with some Canadian cases which indicate the possible direction which Australian law will take. The author has included substantial commentaries following the extracts, in order to further explain the decisions from overseas jurisdictions, to place those decisions in an Australian context. In the last decade, there has been a significant number of Australian decisions which deal with important concepts in restitution, and which supplement, qualify or refine the English law of restitution. The focus in this book on the Australian position makes it an invaluable resource for anyone who is studying or researching restitution law in Australia.

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Routledge

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113531571X

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9781135315719

For Her Eyes Only

By: Sharon Sala

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For Her Eyes Only

By: Sharon Sala

As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Jessica Hanson is plunged into darkness when the power goes out at her office the night of the storm. Stumbling in the dark, she hits her head and awakens to a sinister vision of the mayor's murder. Was it just her imagination, or was it real? To learn the truth she'll have to go to the one man she wanted to forget when their affair ended—Detective Stone Richardson. Stone Richardson deals in facts. And the facts he uncovers point to Jessica being a witness to murder. That means a killer is on the loose, and Jessica is in danger. But now she's had a vision of another death—his. Book 4 of the 36 Hours series. Don't miss Book 5: During the blackout, a dance with a mysterious stranger leads to romance and a fake engagement in Cinderella Story by Elizabeth August.

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Harlequin

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1460343123

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9781460343128

The Transformation of Plantation Politics

Black Politics, Concentrated Poverty, and Social Capital in the Mississippi Delta

By: Sharon D. Wright Austin

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The Transformation of Plantation Politics

Black Politics, Concentrated Poverty, and Social Capital in the Mississippi Delta

By: Sharon D. Wright Austin

The Transformation of Plantation Politics explores the effects of black political exclusion, the sharecropping system, and white resistance on the Mississippi Delta's current economic and political situation. Sharon D. Wright Austin's extensive interviews with residents of the region shed light on the transformations and legacies of the Delta's political and economic institutions. While African Americans now hold most of the major political offices in the region and are no longer formally excluded from political participation, educational opportunities, or lucrative jobs, Wright Austin shows that white wealth and black poverty continue to be the norm partly because of the deeply entrenched legacies of the Delta's history. Contributing to a greater theoretical understanding of black political efforts, this book demonstrates a need for a strong level of black social capital, intergroup capital, financial capital, political capital, and a human capital of educated and skilled workers.

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State University of New York Press

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0791481581

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9780791481585

Open Doors: Western New York African American Houses of Worship

By: Sharon R. Amos,Sharon Savannah

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Open Doors: Western New York African American Houses of Worship

By: Sharon R. Amos,Sharon Savannah

Open doors: Western New York African-American houses of worship features sixty histories of tabernacles, temples, churches, fellowships, ministries and a mosque. This volume does not purport to be a complete compendium of African American houses of worship in Western New Yorkl however it does provide a representative sampling of predominantly African American congregations and African American worship leaders of Baptist, Catholic, Church of God in Christ, Lutheran, Methodist, Pentacostal, non-denominational and other demoninational congregations in Buffalo, Lackawanna, Lockport, and Niagara Falls, New York." -- Introduction, p. 17.

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0578100266

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9780578100265

Come Back to Me

By: Sharon Sala

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Come Back to Me

By: Sharon Sala

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala always delivers the perfect happy ending. Grab a glass of sweet tea, settle in your comfiest reading spot, and head home to Blessings. After a devastating fire pitted their families against each other, high school sweethearts Phoebe Ritter and Aidan Payne were torn apart. Twenty years later, Aidan is called back to Blessings, nervous about confronting his painful past. And that's before he knows about the nineteen-year-old secret Phoebe has been harboring all this time. As Aidan tries to make up for lost time with the family he didn't know he had and the prospect of finally finding home, Phoebe and Aidan rediscover long-suppressed feelings. Aidan is stunned by Phoebe's grace and honesty, but the past won't lie buried, and old enemies threaten to destroy the peace they've fought so hard to find. Praise for Sharon Sala's contemporary romances: "Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. Her skills shine in her Blessings, Georgia series. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."?DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "Sharon Sala's Blessings, Georgia series is filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"—ROBYN CARR, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "Sala makes Blessings, Georgia, a vastly entertaining place to visit."—BookPage "[Sala's] Blessings, Georgia series is full of heartfelt emotions and laughter."—Fresh Fiction

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1492663514

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9781492663515

An Image of God

The Catholic Struggle with Eugenics

By: Sharon M. Leon

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An Image of God

The Catholic Struggle with Eugenics

By: Sharon M. Leon

During the first half of the twentieth century, supporters of the eugenics movement offered an image of a racially transformed America by curtailing the reproduction of “unfit” members of society. Through institutionalization, compulsory sterilization, the restriction of immigration and marriages, and other methods, eugenicists promised to improve the population—a policy agenda that was embraced by many leading intellectuals and public figures. But Catholic activists and thinkers across the United States opposed many of these measures, asserting that “every man, even a lunatic, is an image of God, not a mere animal." In An Image of God, Sharon Leon examines the efforts of American Catholics to thwart eugenic policies, illuminating the ways in which Catholic thought transformed the public conversation about individual rights, the role of the state, and the intersections of race, community, and family. Through an examination of the broader questions raised in this debate, Leon casts new light on major issues that remain central in American political life today: the institution of marriage, the role of government, and the separation of church and state. This is essential reading in the history of religion, science, politics, and human rights.

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University of Chicago Press

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022603903X

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9780226039039

Death of a Threat

A Barbara O'Grady Mystery

By: Sharon Rowse

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Death of a Threat

A Barbara O'Grady Mystery

By: Sharon Rowse

When P.I. Barbara O’Grady’s best friend Andrea is arrested for murder, Barbara takes on the case. Which goes against her better judgement, but what can she do? Andrea’s in trouble. Desperate to clear her friend, Barbara can't turn away from a 12 year-old boy’s cry for help. His father's suicide may have been murder—and he’s afraid the killer is coming back. Torn between her two clients, Barbara races the clock to save them both. With a little help from Nick, the sexy insurance salesman–or is he? Two very different cases begin to connect, and draw Barbara too close to a killer. Will she go too far this time?

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Three Cedars Press

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098691715X

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Conesus Lake

By: Sharon L. Mistretta

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Conesus Lake

By: Sharon L. Mistretta

See how Conensus Lake has grown to become a Finger Lakes tourist hotspot. Conesus Lake is the westernmost of the 11 Finger Lakes. Often referred to as one of the "Little Fingers," it is located about 25 miles south of Rochester, New York. In 1924, the City of Rochester announced plans to use Conesus Lake to supplement the water supply for its residents. A year later, cottagers around the lake successfully banded together to protect Conesus's sparkling waters and preserve the area as a summer resort. Over time, the lake area has grown, and restaurants, taverns, campgrounds, and amusement parks have sprung up from the demand of the lake's many visitors. Today, four towns--Geneseo, Groveland, Conesus, and Livonia--border the approximate 18 miles of shoreline.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439646244

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9781439646243

Ancient Complex Societies

By: Jennifer C. Ross,Sharon R. Steadman

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Ancient Complex Societies

By: Jennifer C. Ross,Sharon R. Steadman

Through a detailed examination of the archaeological evidence and written records, this comprehensive text aims to develop a common understanding of what complexity means to archaeologists, and the methods by which they identify and analyze it. In this first new undergraduate textbook on ancient complex societies in two decades, the authors use vivid writing, textboxes on key themes and sites, and a glossary to keep students thoroughly engaged.

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Taylor & Francis

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1315305623

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9781315305622

Real Pirates

The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship

By: Barry Clifford,Kenneth J. Kinkor,Sharon Simpson

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Real Pirates

The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship

By: Barry Clifford,Kenneth J. Kinkor,Sharon Simpson

Profiles the ship Whidah, including who sailed it, where it sailed, and why it sailed, and what happened to it.

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National Geographic Books

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1426202628

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An Ia Story

One Thread in the Tapestry of Consciousness

By: Sharon A. Stanley

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An Ia Story

One Thread in the Tapestry of Consciousness

By: Sharon A. Stanley

From living a limited reality to recognizing our places in the tapestry of consciousness: this story is an account of discovering and living the greatness that lies within each of us.

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Trafford Publishing

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1553690257

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9781553690252

Suiting Themselves

How Corporations Drive the Global Agenda

By: Sharon Beder

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Suiting Themselves

How Corporations Drive the Global Agenda

By: Sharon Beder

In this brilliantly researched expos 'communications Rottweiler' Sharon Beder blasts open the backrooms and boardrooms to reveal how the international corporate elite dictate global politics for their own benefit. Beder shows how they created business associations andthink tanks in the 1970s to drive public policy, forced the worldwide privatization and deregulation of public services in the 1980s and 1990s (enabling a massive transfer of ownership and control over essential services) and, still not satisfied, have worked relentlessly since the late 1990s to rewrite the very rules of the global economy to funnel wealth and power into their pockets. Want a globalized and homogenized world of conflict, poverty and massive environmental degradation run by a corporate oligarchy that wipes its feet on democracy? Or a democratic world, where poverty is history, companies work for people and clean water is a right, not a privilege you pay for? Beder‘s message is clear - it‘s your world, and it‘s time to fight for it.

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Routledge

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113655629X

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9781136556296

In the Beacon Light Lambertville, NJ 1860 to 1900

By: Sharon Bisaha

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In the Beacon Light Lambertville, NJ 1860 to 1900

By: Sharon Bisaha

For the person familiar with Lambertville and interested in its history there are many details; the city's growth, modernization, conflicts, and entertainments. There is a more universal story here as well. The years commencing with the Civil War and ending with the Spanish American War are often labeled the Victorian Age. It was a period of industrialization, westward expansion, invention, and social upheaval. These movements have been researched and described in many books of American history. By examining the local columns of a newspaper, one gets a glimpse into the impact these larger events and movements had on ordinary life. A historic movement, a new invention, a political shift arouses the historian's analysis and paints our picture of the times. But how did the ordinary individual who was living at that time see and experience these historic events? This book addresses this question.

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1300430788

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9781300430780

The One Year Christian History

By: E. Michael Rusten,Sharon O. Rusten

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The One Year Christian History

By: E. Michael Rusten,Sharon O. Rusten

What happened on this date in church history? From ancient Rome to the twenty-first century, from peasants to presidents, from missionaries to martyrs, this book shows how God does extraordinary things through ordinary people every day of the year. Each story appears on the day and month that it occurred and includes questions for reflection and a related Scripture verse.

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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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1414328117

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9781414328119

Modeling Nature

By: Sharon E. Kingsland

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Modeling Nature

By: Sharon E. Kingsland

The first history of population ecology traces two generations of science and scientists from the opening of the twentieth century through 1970. Kingsland chronicles the careers of key figures and the field's theoretical, empirical, and institutional development, with special attention to tensions between the descriptive studies of field biologists and later mathematical models. This second edition includes a new afterword that brings the book up to date, with special attention to the rise of "the new natural history" and debates about ecology's future as a large-scale scientific enterprise.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226437280

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9780226437286

Eco-Emancipation

An Earthly Politics of Freedom

By: Sharon R. Krause

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Eco-Emancipation

An Earthly Politics of Freedom

By: Sharon R. Krause

The case for an eco-emancipatory politics to release the Earth from human domination and free us all from lives that are both exploitative and exploited Human domination of nature shapes every aspect of our lives today, even as it remains virtually invisible to us. Because human beings are a part of nature, the human domination of nature circles back to confine and exploit people as well—and not only the poor and marginalized but also the privileged and affluent, even in the world’s most prosperous societies. Although modern democracy establishes constraints intended to protect people from domination as the arbitrary exercise of power, it offers few such protections for nonhuman parts of nature. The result is that, wherever we fall in human hierarchies, we inevitably find ourselves both complicit in and entrapped by a system that makes sustainable living all but impossible. It confines and exploits not only nature but people too, albeit in different ways. In Eco-Emancipation, Sharon Krause argues that we can find our way to a better, freer life by constraining the use of human power in relation to nature and promoting nature’s well-being alongside our own, thereby releasing the Earth from human domination and freeing us from a way of life that is both exploitative and exploited, complicit and entrapped. Eco-emancipation calls for new, more-than-human political communities that incorporate nonhuman parts of nature through institutions of representation and regimes of rights, combining these new institutional arrangements with political activism, a public ethos of respect for nature, and a culture of eco-responsibility.

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Princeton University Press

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0691242259

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9780691242255

Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team

By: Andrew J. Rosenfeld,Sharon M. Dial

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Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team

By: Andrew J. Rosenfeld,Sharon M. Dial

Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team is a concise, reliable resource for technical team members performing clinical diagnostic evaluation. Focusing on sample handling, machinery calibration, normal physiology and anatomy, clinical diagnostics, and disease processes, this essential bench-side reference for in-house laboratories helps technical team members to consistently achieve high-quality results in small animal lab work. With chapters on blood counts, chemistry, urinalysis and electrolytes, advanced diagnostics, and cytology, Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team offers key technical information for consistently obtaining and evaluating samples. The book is a practical resource for anyone performing lab work, including veterinary technicians, technician and veterinary students, and veterinarians.

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John Wiley & Sons

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111827556X

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9781118275566

Collateral Damage

How High-Stakes Testing Corrupts America's Schools

By: Sharon L. Nichols,David C. Berliner

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Collateral Damage

How High-Stakes Testing Corrupts America's Schools

By: Sharon L. Nichols,David C. Berliner

Drawing on their extensive research, Nichols and Berliner document and categorize the ways that high-stakes testing threatens the purposes and ideals of the American education system. For more than a decade, the debate over high-stakes testing has dominated the field of education. This passionate and provocative book provides a fresh perspective on the issue and powerful ammunition for opponents of high-stakes tests. Their analysis is grounded in the application of Campbell’s Law, which posits that the greater the social consequences associated with a quantitative indicator (such as test scores), the more likely it is that the indicator itself will become corrupted—and the more likely it is that the use of the indicator will corrupt the social processes it was intended to monitor. Nichols and Berliner illustrate both aspects of this “corruption,” showing how the pressures of high-stakes testing erode the validity of test scores and distort the integrity of the education system. Their analysis provides a coherent and comprehensive intellectual framework for the wide-ranging arguments against high-stakes testing, while putting a compelling human face on the data marshalled in support of those arguments.

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Harvard Education Press

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1612500803

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9781612500805

The Law and Disorder Boxset (Three Complete Historical Western Romance Novels in One)

By: Sharon Ihle

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The Law and Disorder Boxset (Three Complete Historical Western Romance Novels in One)

By: Sharon Ihle

From bestselling, award-winning author, Sharon Ihle, comes three disorderly ladies who always get their man. "...just the right dose of humor and steam." ~Literary Times TO LOVE A SCOUNDREL: She lives for danger. He lives for passion. When Bret spies the secret fire burning behind Jewel's disguise, both he and Jewel are searching for robbers. But what they find is a treasure more precious than gold. THE OUTLAW WAS NO LADY: Rayna Sebastiani is tired of living on the run. Luther 'Gant' Gantry is a former outlaw and part owner of a floating circus. Neither can stand the other, but the all-consuming passion growing between them is proving harder to deny. A LAWMAN FOR MAGGIE: Maggie Thorne and her daughter Holly have waited seven years for Holly's father to return. Hopefully this year will be different, with the help of Texas Ranger, Matt Weston. But fate has other plans. THE LAW AND DISORDER SERIES, in series order To Love a Scoundrel The Outlaw was No Lady A Lawman for Maggie The Law and Miss Penny THE INCONVENIENT BRIDES, in series order: The Bride Wore Spurs Marrying Miss Shylo The Marring Kind THE WILD WOMEN SERIES, in order: Untamed Wildcat Wild Rose Wild Hearts

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ePublishing Works!

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1614177503

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9781614177500

Apartment Stories

City and Home in Nineteenth-Century Paris and London

By: Sharon Marcus

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Apartment Stories

City and Home in Nineteenth-Century Paris and London

By: Sharon Marcus

In urban studies, the nineteenth century is the "age of great cities." In feminist studies, it is the era of the separate domestic sphere. But what of the city's homes? In the course of answering this question, Apartment Stories provides a singular and radically new framework for understanding the urban and the domestic. Turning to an element of the cityscape that is thoroughly familiar yet frequently overlooked, Sharon Marcus argues that the apartment house embodied the intersections of city and home, public and private, and masculine and feminine spheres. Moving deftly from novels to architectural treatises, legal debates, and popular urban observation, Marcus compares the representation of the apartment house in Paris and London. Along the way, she excavates the urban ghost tales that encoded Londoners' ambivalence about city dwellings; contends that Haussmannization enclosed Paris in a new regime of privacy; and locates a female counterpart to the flâneur and the omniscient realist narrator—the portière who supervised the apartment building.

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Univ of California Press

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0520922395

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The Archaeology of Religion

Cultures and Their Beliefs in Worldwide Context

By: Sharon R. Steadman

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The Archaeology of Religion

Cultures and Their Beliefs in Worldwide Context

By: Sharon R. Steadman

The new and updated edition of The Archaeology of Religion explores how archaeology interprets past religions, offering insights into how archaeologists seek out the religious, ritual, and symbolic meaning behind what they discover in their research. The book includes case studies from around the world, from the study of Upper Palaeolithic and hunter-gatherer religions to religious structures and practices in complex societies of the Americas, Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. Steadman also includes chapters on the origins and development of key contemporary religions—Judaism, Christianity, Islam, among others—to provide an historical and comparative context. Three main themes are threaded throughout the book. These main themes involve the intersection between cultural and religious structures (“religion reflects culture”), including the importance of environment in shaping a culture’s religion, the role religion can sometimes play as a method of social control, and the role religion can sometimes play as a key component in revitalizing a culture. Updated with new discoveries and theories and with two new chapters (Hunter-Gatherer Religions; and Cultures in East Asia) and with new sections on Neolithic Western Asia, the book remains an ideal introduction for courses that include a significant component on past cultures and their religions.

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1003806929

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Family Life in Adolescence

By: Patricia Noller,Sharon Atkin

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Family Life in Adolescence

By: Patricia Noller,Sharon Atkin

Many parents fear the time when their beautiful happy children will become unmanageable adolescents continually engaging in risky or destructive behaviour. Unfortunately, this view of adolescents is the focus of the media, even though it relates to just a small proportion of young people. As the large amount of research we report shows, most adolescents are responsible young people who care about their families and crave the support of their parents. It is also true, however, as much research indicates, that the quality of the relationship parents have with their adolescents is crucial to the wellbeing of those young people. We discuss the need for parents to set reasonable limits on their adolescents and to expect appropriate behavior. We also show, on the basis of research, that children who have experienced positive, caring relationships with their parents are more likely than other adolescents to behave responsibly. In other words, behavior in adolescence does not ‘come out of nowhere’ but builds on earlier experiences in the family. Because of the large amount of research reported in this volume, we expect that it will be useful to practitioners from a range of professions that are likely to focus on adolescents: social workers, youth leaders, welfare workers, religious leaders, psychologists and psychiatrists and contribute to a better understanding of young people and their development, and the importance of families to that development.

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3110427303

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9783110427301

Race, Power, and Political Emergence in Memphis

By: Sharon D. Wright

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Race, Power, and Political Emergence in Memphis

By: Sharon D. Wright

Race, Power, and Political Emergence in Memphis examines black political behavior and empowerment strategies in the city of Memphis. Each chapter of the text focuses on three themes-mobilization, emergence, and incorporation. By analyzing the effects of race on black political development in Memphis, scholars will be able to examine broader questions about its effects in other cities. How do political machines use substantial black electorates to their advantage? What forms of protest do black communities conduct to rebel against machine rule? What primary mobilization tactics have black citizens used during the different periods of their political development? Why do blacks mobilize more quickly in some cities? In cities with large and predominantly black populations, what elements prevent black candidates from winning citywide races? What constraints do newly elected black mayors face? What benefits do black citizens gain from their representation? After a predominantly black governing coalition is elected, what obstacles remain? Can black citizens translate proportional representation into strong political incorporation? How much power can African Americans realistic expect to gain in cities? This book is the most comprehensive case study of the city's political scene written to date. The text primarily shows that white racism is not the only obstacle to black political development. Black citizens can have population majorities, but lose elections for other reasons. Their ability to win elections and gain full incorporation depends heavily on whether they minimize internal conflict and establish coalitions with middle-class citizens and the business establishment.

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1000526755

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Road Freight and Privatisation

The Case of Egypt

By: Nabil Abdel-Fattah,Richard Gray,Sharon Cullinane

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Road Freight and Privatisation

The Case of Egypt

By: Nabil Abdel-Fattah,Richard Gray,Sharon Cullinane

First published in 1999, this volume forms part of the Plymouth Studies in Contemporary Shipping series and focuses on Egyptian road freight privatisation. The series represents a unique collection of papers and edited texts from the leading maritime institute in Western Europe at the University of Plymouth. It covers all aspects of the industry from operations through to the logistical framework that supports the sector. Designed both for practising academics and the shipping and ports industry itself, the series, combining the output from some of the leading academic commentators in the world from the UK, Korea, Germany and Poland, is an original and novel contribution to the maritime debate.

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0429785992

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Fingerprints

Analysis and Understanding the Science

By: Mark R. Hawthorne,Sharon L. Plotkin,Bracey-Ann Douglas

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Fingerprints

Analysis and Understanding the Science

By: Mark R. Hawthorne,Sharon L. Plotkin,Bracey-Ann Douglas

Fingerprints: Analysis and Understanding the Science, Second Edition is a thorough update of Mark Hawthorne’s classic written by two professionals with combined experience not only in crime scene investigations but also as court-recognized experts in latent print examination. Designed as a concise text to cover the fundamental techniques and principles of obtaining and analyzing latent fingerprint evidence, the book is laid out and written in an easy to understand format for those front-line professionals collecting and analyzing fingerprint evidence. Over time, the degree of sophistication and education on fingerprints and friction ridge analysis has increased. Ultimately, through scientific study by pioneers in the field, the composition of friction skin soon became evident: that it could be used as a unique identifier of individuals. Now, fingerprints and footprints as unique identifiers—and their use in criminal cases—have become commonplace and an essential component of criminal investigation with most cases involving some component of fingerprint evidence. Divided into two parts, the book begins with the basics of analysis, providing a brief history, systematic methods of identification, fingerprint pattern types and their associated terminologies and current classifications. The second part of the book discusses the identification and presentation of evidence in the courtroom, demonstrating both the traditional, manual method of lifting prints and the newer techniques for automated and live scans. Coverage provides instruction on searching and developing latent prints, storage, and comparison of prints. New to this edition are updated techniques on collecting and preserving fingerprint evidence—including packaging and maintaining chain of custody. More detailed documentation processes, and additional chemical and lifting techniques, are described including use of light sources, latent backing cards and lifting material, casting material, ten print cards, and the enhancement of prints in blood. A discussion of laboratory equipment and comparison tools, the addition of photography techniques, and recent courtroom challenges to fingerprint evidence is also presented. Fingerprints, Second Edition will provide a hands-on, fresh look at the most commonly utilized evidence found at crime scenes: fingerprints. The book will provide law enforcement, crime scene personnel and students just such an opportunity to easily understand and grasp the concepts, and relevant issues, associated with friction skin and fingerprint evidence.

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CRC Press

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1000336441

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Maternal-Child Nursing - E-Book

By: Emily Slone McKinney,Susan Rowen James,Sharon Smith Murray,Kristine Nelson,Jean Ashwill

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Maternal-Child Nursing - E-Book

By: Emily Slone McKinney,Susan Rowen James,Sharon Smith Murray,Kristine Nelson,Jean Ashwill

- NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) examination-style case studies expose students to how content will be tested in the exam; case studies are either single-situation or unfolding studies. - NEW! Updated Drug Guides summarize the latest information on medications.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323697895

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9780323697897

Finding Balance

A Collection

By: Sharon L. Davis

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Finding Balance

A Collection

By: Sharon L. Davis

Have you ever felt like the world in your mind and the reality of your life are so out of sync that you are almost split in two? That the dreams and hopes you've harbored for a lifetime are floating away while the day-to-day ness of life weighs you down? You are not alone! Where is the balance between what is and what could be? These short stories and poems show glimpses of that balance. Investigate and celebrate the small connections hidden between the moments of dreaming and living in this collection.

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AuthorHouse

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1467870471

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Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide

By: Sharon Huxford,Bob Huxford

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Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide

By: Sharon Huxford,Bob Huxford

Once again, over 50,000 listings from reliable sources are included and carefully checked by an authority on the subject. More than 400 expert advisors make sure only the best and most accurate data remains. Hundreds of sharp photographs accompany the 500+ categories -- glass and porcelain, match holders, purses, cookie jars, jewelry, advertising, furniture, dolls, records -- you name it, Schroeder's has it! History and other pertinent facts complement the descriptive listings, which reflect the current market and developing trends.

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1574324780

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9781574324785

Professional Liability and Property Transactions

By: Sharon Christensen,W. D. Duncan

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Professional Liability and Property Transactions

By: Sharon Christensen,W. D. Duncan

This book examines in detail the principles underpinning professional liability both at common law (tort and contract) and by reason of statute (Trade Practices Act and Fair Trading Acts) in the context of property professionals. It includes comprehensive coverage of the Civil Liability Acts. The early chapters deal with the sources of professional liability. They include an analysis of remedies for breach of professional obligations generally and of procedural issues, such as limitation of actions, expert evidence, apportionment and contributory negligence in the setting of professional liability. The heart of the book is original and accessible material on the measure of damages as it relates to the liability of the various professionals who become involved in property transactions. There are further chapters on the liability of lenders and local authorities as organisations commonly involved. It is an essential reference for any barrister, solicitor or other professional directly or indirectly involved in litigation in this area, as well as property lawyers. With a Foreword by The Hon Justice Ian Callinan. For more detailed information about the book's purpose and structure, please read the extract from the Preface, below.

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Federation Press

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1862875111

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