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This outstanding collection of William Brock's essays illustrates
the power of dynamic modelling to shed light on the forces for
stability and instability in economic systems. The articles
selected reflect his best work and are indicative both of the type
of policy problem that he finds challenging and the complex
methodology that he uses to solve them. Also included is an
introduction by Brock to his own work, which helps tie together the
main aspects of his research to date. The volume covers: *
stochastic models and optimal growth * financial and macroeconomic
modelling * ecology, mechanism design and regulation * nonlinearity
in economics.
Habits of Mind maintains that the fact that almost everyone now
goes to college need not be seen as an obstacle to excellence in
education. Some critics have insisted that college is not for
everyone, but William B. Allen and Carol Allen assert that the
college diploma has rightly become as much the norm in this century
as the high school diploma was during the twentieth century.
Accordingly, it is essential that higher education remains true to
its deepest purpose: the cultivation of proficient humanity. The
authors see the key to this goal as the development of judgment, or
"habits of mind." Habits of mind are far and away the most
influential determinants of human conduct, and nowhere are they
more profoundly shaped than in institutions of higher education.
Furthermore, liberal education has proven most effective in this
undertaking.
The authors elaborate on the purpose of higher education and
identify the chief obstacles to achieving its aim. They demonstrate
the critical role of academic leaders in achieving the aim of
higher education and posit that excellence in judgment is the
primary characteristic of the academic leaders who fulfill this
role. They examine three aspects of access to higher education:
academic readiness, the cost and funding of higher education, and
the capacity of the physical plant. Finally, they use policies
developed in Virginia to demonstrate realistic approaches to
achieving the aims of access and quality discussed throughout the
book.
The authors draw on their years of experience as practitioners
in both private and public institutions, liberal arts colleges, and
research universities to develop their material. This volume will
be of interest tofaculty and students in higher education programs,
nation and state public policymakers, legislative and academic
leaders, and a general public concerned about the cost and value of
a college education.
Covenant boasts the first collection of Allen's personal drawings
and paintings. Each of his fantastical characters is accompanied by
a line of text, a poem or a brief story that captures their
essence. These visual narratives are pulled to the surface through
Allen's renowned mastery of storytelling and his use of graphite,
pencil and oils. The result is a fascinating journey into the mind
of this intriguing artist. Allen's strength comes from his mystical
connection to his work. He views himself as a guardian and creates
artistic personas that serve the well-being of others. At first
sight, his mythological characters may look odd, monstrous or
grotesque. Yet they represent the good that can be found when you
look below the surface of an individual. Allen has always liked the
underside of things. He embraces the bits of mortality that poke
out from under the skin. The artwork collected here addresses
Allen's need to face the challenges that surround him while
projecting himself into the art. He is driven by creating images
based on the strength of an individual's actions, regardless of how
they may be perceived for not conforming to society's semblance of
beauty.
Habits of Mind maintains that the fact that almost everyone now
goes to college need not be seen as an obstacle to excellence in
education. Some critics have insisted that college is not for
everyone, but William B. Allen and Carol Allen assert that the
college diploma has rightly become as much the norm in this century
as the high school diploma was during the twentieth century.
Accordingly, it is essential that higher education remains true to
its deepest purpose: the cultivation of proficient humanity. The
authors see the key to this goal as the development of judgment, or
"habits of mind." Habits of mind are far and away the most
influential determinants of human conduct, and nowhere are they
more profoundly shaped than in institutions of higher education.
Furthermore, liberal education has proven most effective in this
undertaking.The authors elaborate on the purpose of higher
education and identify the chief obstacles to achieving its aim.
They demonstrate the critical role of academic leaders in achieving
the aim of higher education and posit that excellence in judgment
is the primary characteristic of the academic leaders who fulfill
this role. They examine three aspects of access to higher
education: academic readiness, the cost and funding of higher
education, and the capacity of the physical plant. Finally, they
use policies developed in Virginia to demonstrate realistic
approaches to achieving the aims of access and quality discussed
throughout the book.The authors draw on their years of experience
as practitioners in both private and public institutions, liberal
arts colleges, and research universities to develop their material.
This volume will be of interest to faculty and students in higher
education programs, nation and state public policymakers,
legislative and academic leaders, and a general public concerned
about the cost and value of a college education.
Maxwell Fry was known internationally for his research into international and domestic financial issues. This book constitutes a tribute to his pioneering work in so many areas, and draws together contributions from a range of academic and policy-making colleagues who were fortunate enough to experience the depth of knowledge and insights which Maxwell demonstrated. eBook available with sample pages: 0203458575
The distinguished Kansas editor and author gives a vivid picture of
the three major cycles of our country's progress--the revolutionary
cycle, the antislavery cycle, and the populist cycle--each viewed
as a part of the larger cycle of democratic growth that itself has
come from that development loosely termed Christian civilization.
Originally published in 1925.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the
latest in digital technology to make available again books from our
distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These
editions are published unaltered from the original, and are
presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both
historical and cultural value.
A collection of 150 unique games and activities to help support
teaching of Primary PE. Designed with busy teachers in mind, the
Classroom Gems series draws together an extensive selection of
practical, tried-and-tested, off-the-shelf ideas, games and
activities guaranteed to transform any lesson or classroom in an
instant. Easily navigable, allowing you to choose the right
activity quickly and easily, these invaluable resources are
guaranteed to save you time and are a must-have tool to plan,
prepare and deliver first-rate lessons.
"Publications of Eugene A. Nida": p. [xxi]-xxvii.
Formed at their Oxfordshire secondary school in the mid-eighties,
Radiohead have gone on arguably to be not only the most important
rock group of the 1990s, but also the most significant post-rock
group of the new century. Few would have predicted such greatness
when their 1993 debut Pablo Honey appeared, revealing an
infatuation with The Pixies and, in 'Creep' featuring a lead single
deemed 'too depressing to be playlisted on BBC Radio 1. They went
on to deliver two of the era-defining albums of the '90s in The
Bends and OK Computer, the latter in particular redefining what
could be achieved in the realm of guitar- based rock. In the early
2000s they radically rewrote the rulebook both for themselves and
for popular music, largely eschewing guitar rock for the
experimental, electronic Kid A and Amnesiac. In 2016 they issued
their ninth album A Moon Shaped Pool - the latest in a series of
works that has seen the group restlessly finding new approaches to
both composition and recording. This book examines each album (and
each peripheral song, from singles, B-sides and EPs) with stories
and analysis of every officially released track.
An outstanding example of regional history
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Weight of Thought
Jayson William Allen; Noah Wieczorek
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R375
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Court of Boyville
William Allen White
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Fit For Public View, To Deter And Prevent Single Persons, And
Councils, From Usurping Supreme Power.Due to the very old age and
scarcity of this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to
the blurring of the original text, possible missing pages, missing
text and other issues beyond our control.
Abridged and edited for the modern reader and available in
paperback for the first time ever, this second edition brings back
into print a classic autobiography of Middle America--an immensely
readable document that enriches our understanding of Progressivism
and politics, journalism, and the social history of small-town
America from Reconstruction into the Roaring Twenties.
At the time of his death in 1944, William Allen White, editor of
the Emporia Gazette, was a national celebrity, proclaimed one of
the truly great Americans of his age. Life magazine called him "a
living symbol of small-town simplicity and kindliness and common
sense."
During his career White had managed to expand his circle of
influence far beyond Emporia Kansas to include most of the nation.
By the end of his life he had become a nationally acclaimed
journalist and author of biographies, novels, and short stories. He
was also widely known for his shrewd commentary on contemporary
events in the national media. An influential Republican political
leader, he founded the Progressive party and was a longtime
advocate of social reform and individual rights. But what endeared
him most to his contemporaries was that, in spite of national fame,
he remained first and foremost a small-town newspaperman.
First published posthumously in 1946, White's Autobiography was
immediately hailed as a classic portrait, not simply of White
himself, but of the men and women who transformed America from an
agrarian society to a powerful industrial nation in the years
before World War I. A bestselling Book-of-the-Month Club selection,
the Autobiography was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1947.
This new edition, edited to eliminate repetitions and
digressions, features an introduction by Sally Foreman Griffith,
author of a recent biography of White. Griffith explores the
background of the Autobiography and illuminates its place in the
development of the autobiographical genre.
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