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Written by a team of international contributors this work contains more than 200 entries on all aspects of literature. It will be invaluable for those studying Latin American and/or Caribbean literature and

In "Songs in the Key of Black Life", cultural critic Mark Anthony Neal turns his attention to rhythm and blues. He argues that R&B - often dismissed as "just a bunch of

In this collection of essays, David Hornbrook and a team of contributors focus on practical strategies for developing the drama curriculum in primary and secondary schools. The book also clearly explain the

This selection of the lyrical verse of the great mystical poet Jalal'uddin Rumi, first published in 1898, provides an introduction to the enigmatic and ambiguous style characteristic of Sufi doctrine. Nicholson gives

Media studies needs richer and livelier intellectual resources. This book considers key processes of media change, using a number of critical perspectives. It is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers

The first substantial study of this neglected genre, British Crime Cinema stresses the centrality of the crime film to understanding masculinity in British cinema, and the shifting gender relations of postwar Britain.

Described as 'A unique observer of human behaviour'(The Observer), Tony Parker has been the outstanding interviewer of criminals since the 2nd World War. In this anthology of 30 years of his work

Building upon the seminal work by Obsfeld and Rogoff, "Foundations of International Macroeconomics", this text aims at providing a coherent and modern framework for thinking about exchange rate dynamics.

Military affairs have been affected by major changes in the 19902. The bipolar world of two superpowers has gone. The Cold War and the global military confrontation that accompanied it have ended.

Presents an analysis of the key issues facing Chinese policy makers in their approach towards Taiwan. This book examines and explains the driving forces behind, the methods and the consequences of China

These proceedings of the 7th annual conference of the North American Serials Interest Group argue that it is time to prepare for the revolution and phenomenal growth in electronic technology. Chapters cover

Recognising the need for pedagogy that better serves American Indian Students, the authors construct a pedagogical model that blends native and non-native worldviews and methods.

An introduction to recent results of Japanese research and development in the fields of speech synthesis.

In November 2008, John Hattie's ground-breaking book Visible Learning synthesised the results of more than fifteen years research involving millions of students and represented the biggest ever collection of evidence-based research into

For many, Africa is regarded as a place of mystery and negative images, where reports of natural disasters and civil strife dominate media attention, with relatively little publicity given to any of

The Confident Teacher offers a practical, step-by-step guide to developing the habits, characteristics and pedagogy that will enable you to do the best job possible. It unveils the tacit knowledge of great