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Arafat and the Dream of Palestine : an Insider's Account
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Subject(s): Arafat, Yasir, 1929-2004 | Abu Sharif, Bassam | Munazzamat al-Tahrir al-Filastiniyah -- Biography | Heads of state -- Biography -- Palestine | Palestinian Arabs -- Biography | Arab-Israeli conflict Summary: Bassam Abu Sharif was one of the most notorious and dangerous terrorists in the sixties and seventies, acting as "minister

Ireland and India : Nationalism, Empire and Memory
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Visual Communication : Images with Messages
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Subject(s): Visual communication | Graphic arts Abstract: Visual communication is just as important as verbal communication, if not more important. Visual communication : images with messages shows you how visual perception is used in all forms of communication, whether it's graphic design, photography, television, video, or interactive med

George Washington on Leadership
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Subject(s): Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Ethics | Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership | Leadership -- Case studies | Conduct of life -- Case studies | Presidents -- Biography -- United States | Generals -- Biography -- United States | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 | United States -- Politics and government -

The Future of History
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Subject(s): History -- Philosophy | History -- Methodology | Historiography -- History | Historiography -- Philosophy | Historians Summary: Reflects upon the discipline of history, claiming that the writing and teaching of history in higher education is in decline, and explores ways in which the future of the discipline can thrive Contents:

An Introduction to Applying Social Work Theories and Methods
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Subject(s): Social service | Social service -- Methodology Summary: "A basic introduction to the most commonly used theories and methods in social work practice. The book explores the concept of a theory and a method, the difference between the two and the ways in which they are connected. Teater also discusses the social worker-client rela

Taking Sides : Clashing Views in Crime and Criminology
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Subject(s): Crime -- United States | Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States | Criminology Summary: From the Publisher: Taking Sides volumes present current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summa

Face Processing : Psychological, Neuropsychological, and Applied Perspectives
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Subject(s): Face perception Summary: "How do we recognise familiar faces? What factors determine facial attractiveness? How does face processing develop in infants and children? Why do face reconstruction systems, such as Photofit and E-Fit, produce such poor likenesses of the original face? Face Processing: psychological, neuropsychologic

Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching : How to "be There" for Distance Learners
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Subject(s): Web-based instruction -- Social aspects | Distance education -- Social aspects | Education, Higher -- Computer-assisted instruction | Human-computer interaction | Emotions and cognition Summary: "How can faculty create a strong E presence for their online classes? This volume highlights the need for creating a presence in the on

Zoroastrianism : an Introduction
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Subject(s): Zoroastrianism | Zoroastrianism -- History Summary: "Zoroastrianism is one of the world's great ancient religions. In present-day Iran significant communities of Zoroastrians (who take their name from the founder of the faith, the remarkable religious reformer Zoroaster, or--in the old Avestan language--Zarathustra) still pr

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