Politics & Social Sciences

A classic work, Munitions of the mind traces how propaganda has formed part of the fabric of conflict since the dawn of warfare, and how in its broadest d...

The Anthology of Social Studies: Issues and Strategies for Elementary Teachers brings together the work of education scholars and the experiences of teacher...

Offers An Assortment Of The Most Provocative Essays, Reporting, Rants, And Raves From Bitch Magazine's First Ten Years, Along With New Pieces Written Especi...

Never before have we cared so much about food. With inimitable charm and learning, Adam Gopnik charts America's recent and rapid evolution from commendably ...

“An incredible, compelling read. It covers an astonishing amount of ground with basic simplicity and good humor. A masterful starting point for any inves...

The classic primer for parents needing advice on explaining the facts of life has been adapted for African American families. Color illustrations throughou...

What is courage? Certainly it takes courage for a firefighter to rescue someone trapped in a burning building, but there are many other kinds of courage t...

in Contrast To The Currently Dominant Treatment- Oriented Approach To Psychotherapy, This Text For Clinicians Argues For The Equal Importance Of The Psychot...

Defective Institutions overturns the basis of institutionalism. Faith in classic institutions―exposed as clamorously inadequate by the failure of governan...

Now In Paperback--the Intimate, Powerful, And Inspiring Memoir By The Former First Lady Of The United States, Featuring A New Introduction By Michelle Obama...

In their most popular book, bestselling authors Eric and Leslie Ludy challenge singles to take a fresh approach to relationships in a culture where love ha...

ForewordChapter IUnderstanding Family Violence from a Societal PerspectiveFamily: Haven or NightmareApplying a Social PerspectiveThe Violence of SocietyThe ...

Researcher and thought leader Dr. Brené Brown offers a liberating study on the importance of our imperfections—both to our relationships and to our own ...

The 28th Governor General's most personal and timely book to date: a passionate and practical guide for turning empathy into action.\As the world stumbles t...

It has been called one of the greatest tragedies of our time. In an age of prosperity and plenty, hundreds of thousands of people continue to find themselv...

In This Madcap Journey, A Bestselling Journalist Investigates Psychopaths And The Industry Of Doctors, Scientists, And Everyone Else Who Studies Them. The P...

Product Description Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerfu...

Toronto prides itself on being “the world’s most diverse city,” and its officials seek to support this diversity through programs and policies design...

The Muslim world is tremendously rich and diverse, yet few Westerners are familiar with the writings and teachings of a culture that is at the forefront of...

A fascinating, eye-opening and often shocking look at what lies ahead for the U.S. and the world from one of our most incisive futurists. In his thought-pr...

You'll Recognize Your Own Cat In This Entertaining Collection Of Stories About The Surprising, Amusing, Heartwarming, And Even Magical Things That Our Cats ...

every Little Boy Sees The Fight For Right And Desires To Be An Agent Of Good. There Are Good Guys And Bad Guys As Well As Hidden And Secret Weapons That, Wh...

Demographics class just got a lot more interesting. POPULATION doesn't just give you the information; it shows you how to use it. From the debate over how...

A Compendium Of Two Hundred Yiddish Folktales, Collected During The 1920s And 1930s From People Of All Walks Of Life In The Small Towns And Villages Of East...

A fascinating collection of myths and stories from around the world that offers gay men a key to discovering the myths and heroes of their lives.Categories:...

This Book Is About Spending Time Learning About Our Own Identities And The Identities Of Others In Order To Grow A Better Understating Of Our Place In The W...

From legendary FBI profiler John Douglas and Mark Olshaker—authors of the nonfiction international bestsellers Mindhunter, Journey into Darkness, and Obs...

This bestselling intercultural communication text gives readers an understanding and appreciation of different cultures and helps them develop practical ski...

Elegant And Wise Meditations On Youth And Age, Love And Marriage, Solitude, Peace And Contentment. Introduction To The Fiftieth Anniversary Edition / Reeve ...

A revolutionary call for a new understanding of how people learn.The End of Ignorance conceives of a world in which no child is left behind – a world base...

sometimes It's Worth The Wait. Having Waited 40 Years To Tell His Story, Frank Mccourt Doesn't Pull Any Punches In His Story Of Growing Up Dirt Poor In Lim...

From Spiritual Emergency to Healing and Rebirth Increasing numbers of people involved in personal transformation are experiencing spiritual emergencies â€...

'i Set Out Deliberately To Write A Tour-de-force. Before I Ever Put Pen To Paper And Set Down The First Word I Knew What The Last Word Would Be And Almost ...

This exciting line of learning tools helps you improve communication in any group or organization. Every individual has a unique personality, but many beh...

The knockdown, drag-out, untold story of the other scandal that rocked Nixon's White House, and reset the rules for crooked presidents to come-with new repo...

Aspiring Doctors Fear The Mcat With Good Reason- The Exam Is A Daunting 7.5 Hours Long And Covers Much More Than Just The Facts About Basic Sciences. It's A...

The best American novel to emerge from World War I, A Farewell to Arms is the unforgettable story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and h...

Millions of readers worldwide have treasured the visionary brilliance of Carlos Castaneda, who first explore the world of the Yaqui Indian sorcerer in The T...

This All-in-one Resource Covers All The Traditional Elements Of Fundraising--including Annual Giving, Major Gifts And Planned Giving, Corporate And Foundati...

The Internet Isn't The First Technology To Alter How We Communicate, But It Is Making Our Language Change Faster And In More Interesting Ways Than Ever Befo...

A Chinese American woman tells of the Chinese myths, family stories and events of her California childhood that have shaped her identity. ...

“Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D. “Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have created a mas...

Steven Breckler, James Olson, and Elizabeth Wiggins want to bring social psychology alive for students. They know that the only way to do this is for studen...

From the author of Whole Again comes a significantly expanded edition of Psychopath Free—containing new chapters, updated content, and real survivor expe...

#1 New York Times Bestseller - The Funny, Sad, Super-honest, All-true Story Of Chelsea Handler's Year Of Self-discovery--featuring A Nerdily Brilliant Psych...

Written by a Westerner for the Western mind, here is the first book to explore in light of modern science the balanced and comprehensive system of health c...

Symbolic of turbulent times of the 1960s, the explosion of a bomb in his own bucolic backyard sweeps away the innocence of Swede Levov, along with everyth...

In This Wise And Informative Parenting Guide, Elaine Rose Glickman Shows Readers How Loving Your Kid Enough To Be The Boss Will Result In Happier, Healthier...