Strategy and Partnership in Cities and Regions: Economic Development and Urban Regeneration in Pittsburgh, Birmingham and Rotterdam by Brian D. Jacobs, ISBN 0312230281
Policy-makers in Pittsburgh, Birmingham and Rotterdam are confronted with rapidly changing social and economic environments. Public- and private-sector organizations in the three cities are increasingly addressing regional issues strategically, and are joining together in partnerships to promote competitiveness and economic growth. This book covers the complexities of modern governance under such circumstances, the diversity and patterning of public-private partnerships and networks, and the changing economic development strategies of city governments and organizations.
Nigeria the Culture by Bobbie Kalman, ISBN 0865052492
Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about:
-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders
-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women
-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more
A strong connection between people and nature is at the heart of traditional beliefs in Nigeria. This exciting new book introduces children to the religions, festivals, clothing, music, language, arts, and crafts...
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Essence of the Tarot: Modern Reflections on Ancient Wisdom
Essence of the Tarot differentiates itself from other Tarot books by interlacing ancient wisdom with modern insight. The first section, "Ancient Wisdom," explores the major themes of each card or archetype of the Tarot. It contains insight from many sources, including astrology, mythology, the Kabbalah, and modern psychology, and focuses on the more meditative aspect of each card. It also includes a traditional divination and ways to interpret the cards in an easy, approachable manner.
The second section, "Modern Reflections," reads similar to a diary, drawing analogies from modern cultural experiences such as literature, film, and daily life in the 21st century. It presents the stories behind the images, which help to make the cards real and alive, removing them from the realm of metaphysics and placing them squarely into everyday reality. It also encourages the reader to develop his or her own unique perspective.
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The Making of the Modern Mind: The Surfacing of Consciousness in Social Thought by Philip Hodgkiss, ISBN 0485006294
The Making of the Modern Mind traces the of emergence "consciousness" in social thought from the 17th century to the 21st. Against the classical notions of consciousness and self, alternative agendas began to be developed in the 19th century by figures as diverse as Marx and Nietzsche. The struggles between classical conceptions of consciousness and these alternatives -- which promised more radical and emancipatory interpretations -- continued into the 20th century.
From the start, the concept of "consciousness" connected with a range of other notions. Questions of the self and of identity were widely disputed in the Enlightenment whilst the 20th century contributed new concerns, chiefly the philosophical issues of being and acting and the problematic status of reality for a theory of mind. Today, consciousness is viewed much more as a public and linguistic world rather than a private and mentalistic one.
The Making of the Modern Mind explores the contemporary debates around consciousness...
The Making of the Modern Mind: The Surfacing of Consciousness in Social Thought by Philip Hodgkiss, ISBN 0485006294
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Inspired by China: Contemporary Furnituremakers Explore Chinese Traditions
Focuses on a group of leading studio furniture artists whose response to the forms, materials, techniques, and meaning of China's rich furniture traditions reveals the creative power of an exchange in art and culture. This graceful book showcases furniture produced by 22 American, Canadian, and Chinese studio furniture makers for the Peabody Essex Museum.
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