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This book provides an in-depth analysis of the newest national American education fad, intended to replace the 2002 incarnation of the ESEA, No Child Left Behind. Zarra delves into the seeds that produced the Common Core Standards, as well as the groups involved in the political and corporate pressure to revamp Americas K-16 education system.

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In the world of high-octane curriculum, assessment, and accountability, educators too often neglect educational realities. This book examines the current status of public education in America, the associated political landscape, and the latest philosophies aimed at improving test scores, and offers straightforward advice for parents and educators.

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In the world of high-octane curriculum, assessment, and accountability, educators too often neglect educational realities. This book examines the current status of public education in America, the associated political landscape, and the latest philosophies aimed at improving test scores, and offers straightforward advice for parents and educators.

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This groundbreaking book challenges the medicalized approach to women's experiences including menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause and suggests that there are better ways for women to cope with real issues they may face.

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This study provides a complete analysis of the related challenges in the ongoing WTO Doha Negotiations to remedy this state of affairs.

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This insightful biography looks at the turbulent lives, groundbreaking music and lyrics, and powerful brand of hip hop's infamous Wu-Tang Clan.

The Wu-Tang Clan and RZA: A Trip through Hip Hop's 36 Chambers chronicles the rise of the Wu-Tang Clan from an underground supergroup to a globally recognized musical conglomerate.

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This edited collection focuses on the X-Men film franchise, with essays that considers the movies as popular culture products. Chapters in this volume address various aspects featured in individual films or throughout the series. The essays discuss such topics as gender, race, ...

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The century during which psychoanalysis developed was a creative interval of transition, when hysterical and ritualistic object relations permitted the great Freudian truths to be articulated.

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This easy-to-read tidal atlas includes comprehensive and detailed tidal streams and tidal heights and an annual Cherbourg tide table. It covers The Solent and Approaches, Portland Bill, Alderney and Cherbourg, Poole, Russell Channels, St Helier Approaches, St Malo Approaches and more.

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A story of the Mexican Zapatista uprising, a battle between ruthless suppression of rebels, and the desire to win hearts and minds in the fight for oil which sits beneath the soil in Chiapas.

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This collection examines the Young Mens Christian Associations support for soldiers and civilians during World War I and World War II. The contributors approach the topic from various angles and argue that the YMCAs efforts routinely resulted in conflict with governments, other civic organizations, and individuals.

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This collection examines the Young Mens Christian Associations support for soldiers and civilians during World War I and World War II. The contributors approach the topic from various angles and argue that the YMCAs efforts routinely resulted in conflict with governments, other civic organizations, and individuals.

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The October War or "Yom Kippur" War of 1973 was precipitated by the Arab states of the Middle East, primarily Egypt and Syria, in an attempt to force Israel to the negotiating table. This work details the Syrian assault on the strategically vital Golan Heights.

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In the second of his two-volume analysis of the Yom Kippur War, Simon Dunstan details the fighting in the Sinai, culminating in Operation Gazelle, the Israeli attack on the Suez Canal. Although defeated militarily, Egypt did ultimately succeed in forcing the Israelis back to the negotiating table.

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The Yorkist dynasty includes both the most wicked king in English history, Richard III, and the most tragic, his nephew Edward V, one of the Princes in the Tower. This book examines the truth behind both the characters of these kings.

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The Yorkists include both the most wicked king in English history, Richard III, and the most tragic, his nephew Edward V, one of the Princes in the Tower. This book examines the truth behind both the characters of these kings and behind the stories in the plays, including the death of the duke of Clarence by drowning in a butt of malmsey.

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A practical volume providing ideas and inspiration for drama teachers, schools, colleges and theatre companies, and covering the pioneering theatre work of the Young Vic. The book contains interviews with actors and directors.