Originally published in 1986, this work examines how key figures such as Garfinkel, Sacks and Cicourel have revolutionised thinking about how sociology's presuppositions about 'being social' are grounded. Yet until the appearance of this book there were no clear and authoritative introductions to the main thinkers in the field or their work. In assessing the critical reception of Ethnomethodology, Sharrock and Anderson argue persuasively that much is wide of the mark - as they say, the real argument has yet to begin.

Originally published in 1986, this work examines how key figures such as Garfinkel, Sacks and Cicourel have revolutionised thinking about how sociology's presuppositions about 'being social' are grounded. Yet until the appearance of this book there were no clear and authoritative introductions to the main thinkers in the field or their work. In assessing the critical reception of Ethnomethodology, Sharrock and Anderson argue persuasively that much is wide of the mark - as they say, the real argument has yet to begin.

On February 1st, 2021 tanks appeared on the streets of Burmese cities and the people of Burma are once again involved in a seemingly endless struggle for justice and democracy waged against a brutal military regime. Journeys on the Edge traces the growth of Mobile Education Partnerships, an educational charity built from scratch by teachers, which became an international award-winning organisation. It is, in fact, an adventure on many levels, physical, emotional and spiritual. MEP works with communities 'on the edge' many displaced by war, poverty and oppression inside Burma (aka Myanmar) and on the Thai/Burma border. Importantly, this is not a sentimental presentation of 'victimhood' but a very candid, sympathetic and human exploration of how an organisation was built in these challenging circumstances. Neither is it a handbook on how to build a charity. It does, however, offer a ground-level guide to anyone who wishes to go down that road. This is a story which provides a fascinating insight into this tragic, violent and at times bizarre world drawing on the lives of those directly involved, the volunteers, the refugees, the migrants, the warlords and those of us searching for something to believe in, in a world where the truth is elusive and the central message of Shakespeare, that nothing is as it appears to be, serves as a warning to all.

Paperback release of 2003 holiday bestseller which offers behind the scenes info on this holiday classic as well as current info on stars from the show.

Paperback release of 2003 holiday bestseller which offers behind the scenes info on this holiday classic as well as current info on stars from the show.

Shar Duvall was a sensational hit on Broadway by age twenty-one. That wasn't her only passion; she was about to win the heart of her first love. But suddenly, her storybook life was devastated by a mysterious enemy. In one horrific evening, her dreams were turned to ashes. Her only chance for recovery would hinge on a carefully guarded secret buried between the pages of an old diary... and on the undying tenacity of a new friend who refuses to believe that Shar is a murderer.

Doc Roberts and his friend Hank set out on a search for gold and lost treasure in the Mexican desert. Instead of finding gold, they find trouble. They know something's out of kilter when they encounter a strange resort in the middle of the Mexican desert. Their suspicion is confirmed when they find murder, rape and perversion at a level neither had seen before. They report the crimes to the U.S. authorities. Unfortunately they fail to respond or intervene. Both Doc and Hank are in their fifties. They are both grandfathers, but not your typical grandfather. Doc and Hank are two decorated military professionals, with expertise ranging from counterterrorism to air intelligence. They are quickly faced with making decisions that send their lives spinning off on a course neither could have imagined. Knowing that lives are at stake and that time is of the essence, Doc and Hank take matters into their own hands. Using their military experience, they plan the mission and create a tactical team, with Doc-the TAC Leader. What Honor Requires combines modern military tactics and equipment with a psychological analysis of crime and sexual deviance. This book demonstrates that ordinary people can and do accomplish extraordinary things. It's simply a case of doing what honor requires.

Sarge, what now? Written and compiled by the son of a World War II infantryman who was awarded the Silver Star, Sarge, What Now? is partly autobiographical, partly historical, often irreverent and sometimes even politically incorrect. Sarge, What Now? honors the seldom understood and often under-appreciated G.I. with their own stories of humor, old scars, past enemies and the brotherhood only shared by those that "have been there, done that " Whether you spent 30 years or 30 days in uniform, there is a story for you. If you have a family member that served, their service had impact on you. If happenstance forced you to be part of history or you're just a student of it, you may find a different perspective of what you think you know about the military. Not all had to fight, "All gave some, some gave all," and in the giving touched America. These are stories told from the NCO's (Sergeant) view point. They tell some of the relationships between officers and enlisted, between a sergeant and his troops, between the troops and their sergeants. The author Bob Anderson, a retired Chief Master Sergeant from the USAFR says, "The story of America has been colored by the stories of her Citizen Soldiers; those that served on active duty or in the Reserve or in the Guard. They may have served in peace time or in time of war. Their service changed them forever." "Whether those changes were positive or negative, good or bad; their lives were never the same again. No one can tell ALL of their stories, I didn't even try. This is just a view of some of those stories and some of the lives touched. This is part of the story of the largest 'club' in America; the U.S. military and its veterans." "It makes no difference which branch of the military a veteran served in or whether they ever fired a shot in anger; whether they were a hero with a medal or a hero that simply did his or her duty-they were and are heroes in my book; and this book tells some of their stories."