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First published in 1983, this sympathetic but critical exploration of his iconoclastic ideas and personality is the result of interviews with two hundred ex-pupils, parents and teachers about life at Summerhill, and of the practicality of Neill¿s philosophy about child freedom. The result is a fascinating and revealing portrait of a remarkable man who, in his absolute determination to be `on the side of the child¿, remained in permanent opposi...

Since 1995, Freedom House's Nations in Transit series has monitored the status of democratic change from Central Europe to Eurasia, pinpointing the region's greatest reform opportunities and challenges for the benefit of policymakers, researchers, journalists, and democracy advocates alike.

Explores the figure of the orphan child in a broad selection of contemporary US novels by popular and critically acclaimed authors -- .

This book examines exaggerated masculinities in select novels by James Baldwin, Cormac McCarthy, and Toni Morrison. Through this analysis Josef Benson connects the masculinities of frontier figures with black male protagonists in postwar American novels, and how these novels present alternative ideal masculinities.

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Elder abuse has been increasingly recognised over the past ten years in many countries and progress in working with the problem has been rapid. This volume provides a much-needed international overview of the topic

This volume pays homage to the wonderful teams and players from Azusa, La Verne, Claremont, Pomona, Chino, Cucamonga, Ontario, and Upland. A common thread of all these diverse communities was the establishment of baseball teams and, later, softball teams. Baseball played a critical role in advancing civil and political rights, labor reform, gender equality, educational integration, and cultural legitimacy. These remarkable photographs revive t...

Considered the "Best Ride in New York City, " the Staten Island Ferry has been immortalized over the years in art, literature, film, and music. In the 19th century, cross-bay ferry riders complained of dangerous and unreliable private service. On October 25, 1905, the newly incorporated City of New York assumed ownership of the service, and the Borough class--the Brooklyn, Bronx, Richmond, Queens, and Manhattan ferryboats--was introduced. Thes...

When the Michigan Wolverines arrived in Minneapolis to battle the Minnesota Gophers in 1903, a simple 30cents, five-gallon Red Wing stoneware water jug began football's first rivalry trophy game. The "Little Brown Jug" has been the subject of conspiracy theories, theft, national championships, and most of all pride, with each game's victor prominently displaying the jug on its campus--until it is fought for agai

French explorers called the Ecorse River the "river of bark, " or Ecorces, because the Huron Indians who lived in the villages surrounding it wrapped their dead in the bark of the birch trees that grew along its banks. White pioneers settled on French ribbon farms along the Detroit River, and a small village called Grandport sprang up where the Ecorse River met the Detroit River. By 1836, Grandport, now known as Ecorse, had grown into a fishin...

Expository Bible-study guide to 1 Samuel unpacking this gripping part of Israel's history.

Now available individually, this piano accompaniment for Suzuki Violin School Volume 10 (Unrevised) was previously included in Suzuki Violin School Piano Accompaniments Volume B, which included Volumes 6-10 (Unrevised). Title: Concerto in D Major (Allegro, Andante cantabile, Rondeau) (W.A. Mozart) (Joachim/arr. S. Suzuki). Many Suzuki titles are available in SmartMusic.

Now available individually, this piano accompaniment for Suzuki Violin School Volume 9 (Unrevised) was previously included in Suzuki Violin School Piano Accompaniments Volume B, which included Volumes 6-10 (Unrevised). Title: Concerto in A Major, K. 219 (Allegro aperto, Adagio, Rondo: Tempo di minuetto, Allegro) (W.A. Mozart) (Joachim/arr. S. Suzuki). Many Suzuki titles are available in SmartMusic.

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NEW YORK, 1958. The festive season is on the way. Private Investigator Steve Donaldson is employed to trace a young woman. An attractive and wealthy client pays him $2, 000 up front, in cash, but he must proceed on 'a need to know basis.' His only clues are a photograph of Nicky, the name Gina and a telephone number. Steve's life changes dramatically as he is accused of crimes he didn't commit and he is forced to become a fugitive. He discove...

This book focuses on the emotional, physical, and often financial upheaval that many young people experience when parents divorce. The book addresses such issues as money concerns, self-blame, getting caught in the middle, living in a stepfamily, and depression. With an emphasis on how teens can cope with parental divorce, the book includes informational sidebars as well as a list of resources.

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The Thanksgiving table is set, but the guests have not shown up and 10 year old Leonard cannot wait to start eating. Grandma Sadie wisely distracts him with memories till the rest of the family arrives.

Student mobility is an issue that affects school districts large and small across the nation. Schools can do very little to control the causes of mobility, but a great deal can be done to reduce the negative effects for mobile students through effective planning and consistent practices.

The Wrong Emphasis is a reminder and a warning for both parents and public school educators. In the world of high-octane curriculum, assessment, and accountability, educators too often neglect the realities associated with successful students and successful adults. The book examines the current status of public education in America, the associated political landscape, and the latest philosophies aimed at improving test scores. Further, it offe...