Reference works

The working of the 1969 Children and Young Persons Act was the subject of much debate in the 1970s.

Bauer tells California history strictly through Native perspectives.

This title was originally published in 1951.

This book is the first in the series of the yearbooks of the Association of Mathematics Educators in Singapore.

In Praying Psalms Ian Stackhouse offers daily reflections on all 150 psalms.

The importance of the Civil War and Reconstruction in the history of the United States cannot be overstated.

This book spans three centuries of popular entertainment and everyday culture, showcasing both mainstream and submerged channels and voices to examine how once reviled business values gained supremacy and poisoned the American spirit.

This book provides a comparative analysis of the process of breach across ten different European jurisdictions by identifying and elaborating a number of key analytical themes through which the different systems can be compared and evaluated.

'The perfect companion to the seasons' - India KnightWelcome to The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2021.

Volume 2 of the most comprehensive in-depth companion to Tolkien's life and works ever published.

Despite the world-wide association of music and dance with religion, this is the first full-length study of the subject from a global perspective.

A Study in Creative History (1932) aims to present the main movements of thought as they emerge clearly into history.

One of the most devastating armed conflicts in history, World War I completely transformed the social and political landscape of the world in four short years.

This book brings together Foucault's writings on crime and delinquency, on the one hand, and sexuality, on the other, to argue for an anti-carceral feminist Foucauldian approach to sex crimes.

Using an easy-to-use checklist format, author Jeffrey Stull, an internationally recognized expert in the area of protective clothing, examines the types of industrial and fire hazards that warrant PPE protection.

Getting It Right: The Essential Elements of the Dissertation was written for graduate students writing their dissertations.

This book contains a classic guide to the game of curling, looking at its history, equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more.

Das Niedersächsische Jahrbuch für Landesgeschichte ist allen Epochen und Teildisziplinen der Geschichtswissenschaft verpflichtet und begreift analog zur Historischen Kommission die heutigen Bundesländer Bremen und Niedersachsen als sein wissenschaftliches Tätigkeitsfeld.

The Antarctic is unique, geographically, politically, and scientifically.

Paleo-Indians lived more than 14,000 years ago in the land we now call Florida, and later came tribes of indigenous people known as the Ais, Calusa, Mayaimi, Tequesta, Timucua, and others.

This book provides an introduction to the topic of self-injury as it relates to teens and young adults.

When first published in 1926 this book aroused much controversy.

A newly revised edition of the standard reference for the field today updated with new terms, major discoveries, significant scientists, and illustrations Developmental biology is the study of the mechanisms of development, differentiation, and growth in animals and plants at the molecular, cellular, and genetic levels.

The Husserl Dictionary is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology.

Increase your knowledge of the digital technology that is essential for art librarianship today!

For the first time, American Indian leadership theory is connected with practice.

Originally published in 1925.

Within these pages, celebrated Native American writer Gabriel Horn weaves a hauntingly beautiful tapestry of traditional stories, songs, and prayers that highlight the sacred Native way of life.

English studies today are driven by demanding curriculum, but this need is often met with unenthusiastic students.

Qualitative research design is continually evolving.

Critically acclaimed and highly authoritative collection of parenting issues, featuring a unique balance of practical and scholarly information.

Europe Since 1945: An Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work of some 1,700 entries in two volumes.

Learning crochet has never been easier!

A Cultural History of Color in the Medieval Age covers the period 500 to 1400.

There are many controversial aspects of our criminal justice system, and this encyclopedia examines the most significant controversies throughout American history with emphasis on current debates, trends, and issues.

Originally published in 1956, this collection features chapters by well-known archaeologists on various archaeological sites explored in the previous decade, as examples of the techniques being used and finds being made.

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This reference work aims to provide sports enthusiasts, journalists, librarians, students and scholars with an authorative source of information on a comprehensive range of subjects covering the history and organization of football in Britain.

Exploring why prison officers leave His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and the processes and trajectories involved in returning to 'civilian life', this book examines the reasons that prison officers want to leave HMPPS and how they transition back to 'civvy street'.

Science and medicine have been critical to southern history and the formation of southern culture.

The internet has transformed the world we live in, but it also poses new risks to our psychological well-being.

First published in 2001.

The handbook is composed of chapters by authors who discuss the important features of particular types of toys, provide information related to the developmental importance of this type of toy, discuss social and cultural issues engendered by play with such toys, and review the available research on the characteristics and potential impact on children's developmental progress of toys of that type.

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