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Was there a Cinderella tale in the ancient world

The volume begins by asking how we can attempt to define folklore in the first place, and how we can make sense of the vast amount of materials available.

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This book covers the Greek Hoplite in the 'Golden Age' of Ancient Greek civilisation, from the victory at Marathon over Oarius of Persia, through bitter inter-state warfare, to the rise of Philip of Macedonia and his son Alexander the Great.

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The book argues that the ancient art of tragedy and its adaptations as democratic texts offer a rare glimpse into the problems of democracy now.

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This is a comprehensive yet practical guide for job seekers looking for green career opportunities.

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And why does the Green Man come in different shapes and sizes

In Green Men & White Swans, leading folklorist Jacqueline Simpson explores the fascinating stories behind pub names, uncovering the myths and legends, euphemisms and wordplays, heroes and even ghosts that have inspired pub landlords over the centuries.

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The information, guidance, and resources this book offers make it a valuable tool for anyone directly or indirectly affected by grief, particularly teens and young adults.

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Each contributor describes his or her experiences within the scope of thanatology itself--a discipline whose focus is on the practice of supportive physical and emotional care for those whose lives are threatened, with an equal concern exhibited for the well-being of their family members.

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The combination of sustained hard work and resiliency, grit is the difference between those who give up and those who don't. Grit in the Classroom assists educators in creating a learning environment that fosters grit development for all students, regardless of ability.

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Democrats and Republicans have two very different visions of America. Which one will make us happier

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Have these gleaming business districts, mega malls and gated developments led to 'regeneration', or have they intensified social divisions and made us more fearful of each other This book reveals the untested - and unwanted - urban planning that is changing not only our cities, but the nature of public space, of citizenship and of trust.

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Provides an ethnographic portrait of two political campaigns, New Jersey Democrat Linda Stender's and that of Democratic Congressman Jim Himes of Connecticut, who both ran for Congress in 2008. This title examines how American political operatives use "personalized political communication" to engage with the electorate.

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Based on surveys with over 850 participants, this book explores the ways in which well ownership shapes peoples beliefs and actions about water in Kansas. The author frames well owners as a community pivotal to safeguarding aquifers that is defined by their understanding of drought and reliance on aquifers.

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This volume provides a cross-disciplinary examination of hate speech. Beginning with the decision of the US Supreme Court in RAV versus St Paul, the book analyses the problem from historical, anthropological, comparative-legal and US constitutional law perspectives.

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The purpose of this book is to provide readers with an overview of basic group dynamics and techniques that are effective in Higher Education and Student Affairs settings.

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Presents important theories and experimental research about group problem solving. This book focuses on tasks that have demonstrably correct solutions within mathematical, logical, scientific, or verbal systems, including algebra problems, analogies, vocabulary, and logical reasoning problems.

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Expanding on David Spiegel's discovery that a shared intimacy with mortality creates very different concerns in the patient from those that apply in conventional settings, this guide for mental health professionals introduces the tools needed for groups coping with existential crises.