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This groundbreaking book analyzes marriage and family reform in modern China. As the first in-depth study of the meaning and practice of monogamy and concubinage, Tran's work makes an important contribution to our understanding of Chinese society and legal norms. Poised at the...

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Questioning the myth of unconditional love between parents and children, this study examines the strength of the parental bond when children are born with physical defects.

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A collection of essays of the author. Beginning with a sustained critique of the so-called 'end of philosophy', it goes on to propose a definition of philosophy, one that is tested with respect to both its origin, in Plato, and its contemporary state.

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Uses literary theory and comparative studies to examine how the conceptual resources of cultures may pre-figure our perspectives and pre-determine our worldviews.

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Condoleezza Rice's story encapsulates some of the great changes that have occurred in US society. This work covers the time period (1954-2005), which was a time of struggle for many in the United States and around the world. It provides a timeline that describes significant events in Rice's life, and lists a bibliography.

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Illustrated with contemporary depictions and original artwork, this title examines the complex military organization, recruitment, training and weaponry of Condottieri. With insight into their origins and motivations, it brings together the social and political history of the powerful and unscrupulous men who influenced Italian society.

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How should teacher librarians or instructional leaders engage in action research to improve their school library and benefit students' learning This book provides the answers.

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The author guides readers through five stages of the research process: choosing what to compare, specifying the research problem, collecting information, organizing and summarizing information, interpreting the results, and reporting the outcomes.

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The author guides readers through five stages of the research process: choosing what to compare, specifying the research problem, collecting information, organizing and summarizing information, interpreting the results, and reporting the outcomes.

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A staggering number of post-World War II White House and agency records pertaining to national security are stored in repositories nationwide, but researchers often find it impossible to locate and access these records.

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Eight innovative leaders whose work has made an impact nationally and internationally and seven K-12 leaders who have amazing track records share how they communicate with their team and stakeholders.

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Eight innovative leaders whose work has made an impact nationally and internationally and seven K-12 leaders who have amazing track records share how they communicate with their team and stakeholders.

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Presenting a logical, step-by-step approach to educational research, this handbook is suitable for students embarking on a research project for the first time. It guides the reader step-by-step through the whole research process, from getting started and gathering data, to making sense of the data.

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Presenting a logical, step-by-step approach to educational research, this handbook is suitable for students embarking on a research project for the first time. It guides the reader step-by-step through the whole research process, from getting started and gathering data, to making sense of the data.

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This book provides biographies and discographies of some 500 conductors and composers of light and popular orchestral music.

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A lively commentary by 123 important conductors of the past and present on the music they perform, this work discloses fascinating insights on much of our classical concert and recorded repertoire.

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The lifeblood of the Confederacy, the blockade runners of the Civil War were adapted for the high-speed dashes through the Union blockade bringing much-needed food, clothing and weaponry to the Confederacy. This book traces their operational history.

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This title looks at how the men of the Confederate cavalry were recruited, trained, lived and fought. Both routine and campaign life are covered, as well as the weapons and equipment that served them in their combat roles. Key encounters such as the 1863 clash at Brandy Station are also covered.