Civil Society Revisited. Lessons from Poland, Paperback - ***

In contrast to a social scientific literature that characterizes Polish civil society as weak and passive, this volume focuses on forms of collecti...

The disconcerting reappearance of fascism in many parts of the Western world since the late twentieth century has prompted a re-evaluation of previ...

Reducere. Since the end of Communism, Jews from around the world have visited Poland to tour Holocaust-related sites. A few venture further, seeking to learn...

Publisher: Sussex Academic PressNumber of pages: 320Publication date: 2013Dimensions: 233 x 157 x 17Cover type: Paperback / softbackEditor(s): Fern...

The lessons of the civil rights movements of the fifties and sixties as they might helpfully influence contemporary political activism are explored...

Reducere. In the late 1950s, Glen Allan, Mississippi, was a poor cotton community. For many, it was a time and place where opportunities were limited by soci...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Civil War in Central Europe argues that Polish independence after the First World War was forged in the fires of the post-war conflicts which shoul...

Reducere. There is a paradox at the heart of our lives. We all want more money, but as societies become richer, they do not become happier. This is not specu...

In this passionate, poignant, and deeply personal memoir and call to arms, Erin Gruwell, the dynamic young teacher who nurtured a remarkable group ...

This volume studies nonviolent movements as instruments of change in contemporary global politics. It presents case studies of civilian-led nonviol...

At a time when popular solutions to the educational plight of poor children of color are imposed from the outside-national standards, high-stakes t...

Publisher: Polity PressAuthor(s): Massimo RecalcatiTranslator: Alice KilgarriffNumber of pages: 96Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 130 x 199 x 12C...

This book points out patterns of approaches leading to entrepreneurial activities, implemented by the immigrants from the Far East: China, Vietnam,...

A thought-provoking look at the biggest challenges facing society through the unique lens of an experienced police officer and hostage negotiator

This book offers a detailed account of the success of young immersion learners of Irish in becoming competent speakers of the minority language. Th...

Reducere. DescriptionThis book is not comforting; it does not reassure. It does not teach anything a decent person needs to know. It is a book about BDSM, bu...

Publisher: Hodder & StoughtonAuthor(s): Fern RiddellPublication date: 2021Dimensions: 154 x 232 x 32Cover type: PaperbackRedescopera farmecul lectu...

a powerful new cultural history of sex written by one of the UK's most prominent historiansPublisher: Hodder & StoughtonAuthor(s): Fern RiddellNumb...

A lively and engaging guide to vital habits of mind that can help you think more deeply, write more effectively, and learn more joyfully How to Thi...

Reducere. Warren Buffet: 51 Glorifying and Inspirational Lessons from Warren Buffet Warren Buffett is clearly extraordinarily fruitful. He's fabricated his r...

Reducere. ​Get ready for the ride of your life through the eyes and ears of a school bus driver The majority of parents, grandparents and guardians, have no ...

Tens of thousands of Jewish children were orphaned during World War I and in the subsequent years of conflict. In response, Jewish leaders in Polan...

What makes sex magnificent? What are the qualities of extraordinary erotic intimacy and what are the elements that help to bring it about? Is great...

Reducere. For six years Jim and Jamie Dutcher lived intimately with a pack of wolves, gaining their trust as no one has before. In this book the Dutchers ref...

Contributor(s): Author: Dave Lehman"A warm and stirring history of a truly democratic public school . . . thousands of good teachers will be gratef...

Publisher: SEDAAuthor(s): Monika FosterIllustration(s): IllustrationsNumber of pages: 46Collection: SEDA SpecialsPublication date: 2008Dimensions: ...

Reducere. What happens when you get a chomping at the bit champion leader anxious to let loose on the latest challenge? What if each opportunity deepens the ...

Publisher: RANDAuthor(s): Jenny OberholtzerNumber of pages: 128Publication date: 2017Dimensions: 232 x 153 x 12Cover type: Paperback / softbackRede...

Reducere. Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: U.S. Civil War Horse Perspective 1861-1865 (Revisited) delivers a coming-of-age story where the protagonist (a coura...

A lively and engaging guide to vital habits of mind that can help you think more deeply, write more effectively, and learn more joyfullyHow to Thin...

Insurgencies are at the center of most of the conflicts that confront the modern world, and they have been since the Second World War. Leading armi...

DescriptionNew York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner reveals the surprising secrets of what makes the world's happiest places--and shows you ...

Reducere. "400 Things Cops Know" shows police work on the inside, from the viewpoint of the regular cop on the beat - a profession that can range from reward...

a powerful new cultural history of sex written by one of the UK's most prominent historians

Native Americans are lauded for their profound spirituality and deep understanding of the land. Kent Nerburn here draws on his three decades living...