Social Problems

Social Problems

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This proactive book probes the nature and causes of major social problems and delves into the social control and social action issues inherent to every particular problem. Offering a theoretically balanced perspective, it covers topics in a micro to macro format, pointing out the interrelationships among today's social problems and the possibility of approaching them from several perspectives. The book describes many of the serious challenges facing our society, demonstrates the human ability to innovate and improve social conditions, and emphasizes social policy and its intended and unintended effects. It supports material with current statistics, cross-cultural examples, and numerous charts and tables. The book incorporates many new and interesting topics, including worldwide efforts to improve health, the impact of the growing elderly population on our social security system, and juggling work and family responsibilities. - Category: Books Reading - Misc. - Used - Item: 461116266 - Social Problems


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The Western Heritage

The Western Heritage


Present a strong, clear narrative account of the central developments in Western history. The book calls attention to certain critical themes -- the development of political freedom and constitutional government; the shifting relations among religion, society, and the state; the development of science and technology and their impact on thought and social institutions; and the major religious and intellectual currents that have shaped Western culture. - Category: Books Reading - Used Item: 461116268 - The Western Heritage

Western Heritage

Western Heritage


Present a strong, clear narrative account of the central developments in Western history. The book calls attention to certain critical themes -- the development of political freedom and constitutional government; the shifting relations among religion, society, and the state; the development of science and technology and their impact on thought and social institutions; and the major religious and intellectual currents that have shaped Western culture. - Category: Books Reading - Used Item: 461116270 - Western Heritage

Psychology

Psychology


Auburn Univ., AL. Introductory textbook covers the biological/behavioral, perceptual/cognitive, developmental/individual differences, and social/cultural perspectives. Each chapter opens with a vignette that touches on adaptation. Full-color format. Includes 'for further thought,' summaries, key terms, and other cross-references to other chapters in the text. - Category: Books Reading - Used Item: 461116273 - Psychology

Cultural Attractions/Cultural Distractions  Critical Literacy in Contemporary Contexts

Cultural Attractions/Cultural Distractions Critical Literacy in Contemporary Contexts


This Popular Culture and Mass Media reader provides a range of readings and images from contemporary periodicals and more scholarly pieces about the role of mass media and technology in society. This text encourages readers to examine varying perspectives about attractions and distractions of today's popular culture, technology, and mass-mediated messages in their personal and social lives and come to their own conclusions. Readings and activities organized around classroom, media, and community. Allows readers to see more than an “expert opinion”, prompting them to form their own views. Readings and images revolve around mass media, popular arts, and technology. Sparks and holds readers' interest, and allows for reader “expertise” in discussions and assignments. Chapter on virtual community revolves around the newest technology of writing and literacy. Helps readers develop computer literacy skills in both the production and consumption of on-line materials. Offers readers opportunities to practice their cultural literacy within their own communities. Offers readers online, web, and Internet writing assignments. Varied topics, writers, and issues represent a cross-section of current cultural readings. Appropriate for readers interested in the humanities, American cultural studies, and journalism. - Category: Books Reading - Used Item: 461116283 - Cultural Attractions/Cultural Distractions Critical Literacy in Contemporary Contexts

Atando cabos  A Complete Program in Intermediate Spanish

Atando cabos A Complete Program in Intermediate Spanish


Emphasizing interaction and communication, this book teveryes intermediate Spanish speakers to express, interpret, and negotiate meaning in context with fluency and accuracy — and within Hispanic cultures. It focuses on the development of basic skills— listening, speaking, reading —and provides all the sociolinguistic tools that allow readers to analyze, compare, and contrast the Hispanic world along with their own. Each chapter centers on a specific topic of high interest such as: the environment and ecological issues in the developing countries of Latin America; the Hispanic presence in the U.S; the question of identity; Mexican muralists and Frida Kahlo; new technological advances; Latin American women; the entertainment world; and more. For Spanish speakers who want to increase both their proficiency of the language, and their knowledge, respect, and love of the culture. - Category: Books Reading - Used Item: 461116290 - Atando cabos A Complete Program in Intermediate Spanish

Seal Island School

Seal Island School


Pru Stanley wants her teveryer Miss Sparling to stay at Seal Island school. Miss Sparling says that sometimes Seal Island can be lonesome. But Pru thinks her home is exciting -- new adventures happen all the time. Can Pru convince Miss Sparling to stay? - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461123024 - Seal Island School - for sale

Website of the Warped Wizard

Website of the Warped Wizard


When Jessica's friend Matt suggests visiting a new Web site, she is hardly prepared for the twisted cyber world, a topsy-turvy Camelot, that she and Matt enter. Can they uncover the mastermind behind this medieval madness before their crusade is cut short? Illustrations. - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461123027 - Website of the Warped Wizard - more info

Me and My Little Brain

Me and My Little Brain


Tom, a.k.a. the Great Brain, is off to boarding school. Now his little brother, J. D., is free to follow in Tom's ingenious, conniving, and profitable footsteps. All of J. D.'s attempts at turning a profit fail miserably, and he soon realizes that he just doesn't have that crafty Great Brain knack. But when his younger brother is kidnapped, J. D. finds that his little brain may not be so ordinary after all.... - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461123113 - Me and My Little Brain in store

Summer Reading Is Killing Me

Summer Reading Is Killing Me


At the beginning of summer vacation Joe, Sam, and Fred find themselves trapped inside their summer reading list, involved in a battle between good and evil characters from well-known children's books. - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461123117 - Summer Reading Is Killing Me - more info

Lara And The Moon Colored Filly

Lara And The Moon Colored Filly


Captured by members of another Irish clan, Lara continues to protect the young filly, Dannsair, and ponders how they might escape together. - Category: Books Reading - New Item: 461123131 - Lara And The Moon Colored Filly on sale

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Gideon's People

Gideon's People


Twelve-year-old Isaac Litvak is distressed about having to stay at an Amish farm when a wagon accident leaves him too bruised to travel. Gideon, 16, shows an interest in the Jewish boy, perhaps intrigued because he is considering running away from the farm. Award-winning author Carolyn Meyer explores youthful rebellion and the importance of family heritage. - Books Reading - New - 461720278 - Gideon's People in shop

Live a Little

Live a Little


Hale O'Reilly has always hidden his true emotions-bottling everything up inside and acting like he just doesn't care. But Hale does care, and during the last few days of his senior year, he comes to realize just how much. 'Offering action and laughs in every chapter, this zesty contemporary novel has a little something for everyone.'-Publishers Weekly - Books Reading - New - 461720286 - Live a Little in store

The Method

The Method


Albie Jensen wants to be an actor. Tall, gawky, and almost sixteen, he sees acting as a way to be someone he's not, someone cool and confident. During six weeks of intensive training in Method acting, Albie becomes involved in a tangled web of relationships and begins to discover the difference between acting life and living life. When he takes his final bow, Albie learns that he must be a person before he can be an actor. And the only person he can be is himself. - Books Reading - New - 461720288 - The Method on sale

Chicken Licken  A Wickedly Funny Flap Book

Chicken Licken A Wickedly Funny Flap Book


Lift the flaps in this wacky hide-and-seek story to help Chicken Licken find the King. Who is hiding along the way? And does the King really have a bushy red tail? - Books Reading - New - 461720301 - Chicken Licken A Wickedly Funny Flap Book in store

Once a Dreamer

Once a Dreamer


The fiery Miss Tennant wants satisfaction from the popular lady columnist who ruined young Belinda's life. But imagine Eleanor's surprise when she discovers the anonymous author of the odious advice is a disarmingly attractive 'man named Simon Westover! Well, the handsome cad is responsible for this outrage and he 'will set things right! As for Simon, he must protect his 'Busybody' identity at all costs -- and therefore agrees to help Eleanor scour the English countryside for missing Belinda and her paramour. But the intoxicating nearness of the exquisite lady -- not to mention her dazzling emerald eyes and lush, kissable lips -- is almost too much for a hopeless romantic like Simon to bear. Yet how can he convince Eleanor that he is no mere meddler but a passionate male with intense desires ... and prove to the stubborn, straightforward miss that dreams of love 'can come true? - Books Reading - New - 458503929 - Once a Dreamer in store


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