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Heaven on the Half Shell offers a thoroughly researched and richly
illustrated history of the Pacific Northwest’s beloved bivalve,
the oyster. Starting with the earliest evidence of sea gardens and
clam beds from 11,500 years ago, this book covers the history of
oyster cultivation through contemporary aquaculture in coastal
Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, northern California, and
southeastern Alaska. Generations of oyster farmers, Native and
non-Native, have weathered many challenges to continue the harvest.
Their vivid individual accounts are braided together with
significant history, such as the major contributions of Japanese
immigrants prior to World War II and the 1994 Rafeedie decision
that affirmed shellfish harvesting rights held by Northwest tribes.
The book also sheds light on the innovations that made oysters an
enduringly popular food, from the creation of so-called sexless
oysters that could be consumed year-round to breakthroughs in
contemporary oyster cuisine. Now fully updated and expanded—and
chock-full of “oysterabilia”—this classic text shares new
insights on emerging challenges to the oyster farmer’s life as
well as increased coverage of the roles of women and contemporary
tribes in building this cultural tradition, past and present.
Newcomers and aficionados alike will also be delighted by the
carefully selected recipes, both historic and contemporary, from
the region’s top chefs. As the old saying goes, when the tide is
out, the table is set.
Calling all equestrians and horse enthusiasts! Inside Out: Horse gives you an exclusive look at the many exciting parts of the horse, from the powerful muscles that create its gallop, to the special stomach that helps digest more than twenty pounds of grass a day. Alongside beautiful illustrations and photographs, an interactive die-cut model reveals the different systems of the horse.
Drawing on two international research projects, Reconstructing
Relationships in Higher Education: Challenging Agendas looks behind
formal organisational structures and workforce patterns to consider
the significance of relationships, particularly at local and
informal levels, for the aspirations and motivations of academic
faculty. In practice, and day-to-day, such relationships can
overlay formal reporting lines and therefore inform, to a greater
or lesser extent, the overall relationship between individuals and
institutions. As a result, from an institutional point of view,
relationships may be a critical factor in the realisation of
strategy, and can in practice have a disproportionate effect, both
positively and negatively. However, little attention has been paid
to the role that they play in understanding the interface between
individuals and institutions at a time of ongoing diversification
of the workforce. For instance, they may provide space, which in
turn may be implicit and discretionary, in which negotiation and
influence can occur. In this context, Reconstructing Relationships
in Higher Education also reviews ways in which institutions are
responding to more agentic approaches by academic faculty,
particularly younger cohorts, and the significance of local
managers, mentors and academic networks in supporting individuals
and promoting career development. The text, which examines the
dynamics of working relationships at local and institutional level,
will be of interest to senior management teams, practising managers
at all levels, academic faculty, and researchers in the field of
higher education.
This book focuses on recent developments in higher education,
provides snapshots of changing practices around the world and
analyses the varied theoretical perspectives of quality
enhancement. It draws on a wide range of international case
studies, examined by a host of contributing experts.
Combining emerging trends, challenges and ethical considerations
with current research, Milakovich/Gordon's PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN
AMERICA, 12th edition, gives you a behind-the-scenes look at
day-to-day operations of government administrative agencies as it
examines policies and procedures across various levels of U.S.
government. The most current concerns in public administration are
analyzed from the second Obama administration, the Trump presidency
and the beginning of President Biden's term. Up-to-date discussions
explore the many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,
homeland security concerns, ongoing health care debates and more.
"Point/Counterpoint" features enable you to debate and discuss key
issues. As it builds your knowledge of core concepts, the text also
highlights the path to a fulfilling career in politics and public
administration -- and how you can make a difference.
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The Romantic Poets (Leather / fine binding)
John Keats, George Gordon Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, …
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Feelings come alive through the words of the Romantic poets.
Romanticism gained traction in the late 1700s as writers moved away
from the intellectualism of the Enlightenment and toward more
emotional and natural themes. The major works of the movement's six
most famous poets-William Wordsworth, George Gordon Byron, Percy
Bysshe Shelley, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, and William
Blake-are represented in this handsome Word Cloud Classics volume,
The Romantic Poets. One of the largest and most influential
artistic movements in history, Romanticism valued intuition and
pastoralism, and its themes are well represented in the verse of
its stars.
The latest volume in the Routledge International Studies in
Higher Education Series, Academic and Professional Identities in
Higher Education: The Challenges of a Diversifying Workforce,
reviews the implications of new forms of academic and professional
identity, which have emerged largely as a result of a broadening
disciplinary base and increasing permeability between higher
education and external environments.
The volume addresses the challenges faced by those responsible
for the wellbeing of academic faculty and professional staff.
International perspectives examine current practice against a
background of rapidly changing policy contexts, focusing on the
critical 'people dimension' of enhancing academic and professional
activity, while also addressing national, socio-economic, and
community agendas. Consideration is given to mainstream academic
faculty and professional staff, researchers, library and
information professionals, people with an interest in teaching and
learning, and those involved in individual projects or
institutional development.
The following provide the key themes of Academic and
Professional Identities in Higher Education: The Challenges of a
Diversifying Workforce:
- The implications of diversifying academic and professional
identities for the functioning of higher education institutions and
sectors.
- The pace and nature of such change in different institutional
systems and environments.
- The challenges to institutional systems and structures from
emergent identities and possible tensions, and how these might be
addressed.
- The implications of blurring academic and professional
identities, with a shift towards mixed or 'blended' roles, for
individual careers and institutional development.
Drawing on two international research projects, Reconstructing
Relationships in Higher Education: Challenging Agendas looks behind
formal organisational structures and workforce patterns to consider
the significance of relationships, particularly at local and
informal levels, for the aspirations and motivations of academic
faculty. In practice, and day-to-day, such relationships can
overlay formal reporting lines and therefore inform, to a greater
or lesser extent, the overall relationship between individuals and
institutions. As a result, from an institutional point of view,
relationships may be a critical factor in the realisation of
strategy, and can in practice have a disproportionate effect, both
positively and negatively. However, little attention has been paid
to the role that they play in understanding the interface between
individuals and institutions at a time of ongoing diversification
of the workforce. For instance, they may provide space, which in
turn may be implicit and discretionary, in which negotiation and
influence can occur. In this context, Reconstructing Relationships
in Higher Education also reviews ways in which institutions are
responding to more agentic approaches by academic faculty,
particularly younger cohorts, and the significance of local
managers, mentors and academic networks in supporting individuals
and promoting career development. The text, which examines the
dynamics of working relationships at local and institutional level,
will be of interest to senior management teams, practising managers
at all levels, academic faculty, and researchers in the field of
higher education.
Interest in the quality of higher education provision has been
steadily increasing over the last twenty years. This has been
driven largely by the international creation of explicit policies
and reporting requirements to review, audit and evaluate provision.
The interest is associated in many countries with the granting by
governments of greater autonomy to higher education institutions.
This, crucially, comes bound with increased requirements for
accountability in the exercise of such power. Enhancing provision,
promoting innovation, cultivating exploration and adopting
information-led approaches to practice are at the very heart of
higher education. As such quality enhancement comes in many guises
and is under constant scrutiny. Enhancing Quality in Higher
Education looks critically at recent developments in higher
education, taking snapshots of changing practices around the world
and analysing the varied theoretical perspectives of quality
enhancement that are emerging. The opening section draws upon this
theoretical base, whilst the second section contextualises it
through the analysis of a diverse range of international case
studies. The concluding section considers future prospects for the
enhancement agenda in the light of the international pressures
facing all systems of higher education in the future. Policy will
inevitably be shaped by the historical contexts within which
national systems are located. The book draws on a wide range of
international case studies, examined by a host of contributing
experts. The movement towards quality enhancement can be seen as
stimulating action at the grassroots of the academy to
self-generate improvement. It is a counter to the prevalent view
that change in higher education is essentially about the
institutional response to increasing societal pressure and state
control and, as such, is a welcome contribution to the literature.
This comprehensive volume is essential reading for anyone involved
in higher education and educational policy.
The latest volume in the Routledge International Studies in Higher
Education Series, Academic and Professional Identities in Higher
Education: The Challenges of a Diversifying Workforce, reviews the
implications of new forms of academic and professional identity,
which have emerged largely as a result of a broadening disciplinary
base and increasing permeability between higher education and
external environments. The volume addresses the challenges faced by
those responsible for the wellbeing of academic faculty and
professional staff. International perspectives examine current
practice against a background of rapidly changing policy contexts,
focusing on the critical 'people dimension' of enhancing academic
and professional activity, while also addressing national,
socio-economic, and community agendas. Consideration is given to
mainstream academic faculty and professional staff, researchers,
library and information professionals, people with an interest in
teaching and learning, and those involved in individual projects or
institutional development. The following provide the key themes of
Academic and Professional Identities in Higher Education: The
Challenges of a Diversifying Workforce: The implications of
diversifying academic and professional identities for the
functioning of higher education institutions and sectors. The pace
and nature of such change in different institutional systems and
environments. The challenges to institutional systems and
structures from emergent identities and possible tensions, and how
these might be addressed. The implications of blurring academic and
professional identities, with a shift towards mixed or 'blended'
roles, for individual careers and institutional development.
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Selected Poetry (Paperback)
George Gordon Lord Byron; Edited by Jerome J. McGann
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Byron was a legend in his own lifetime and the dominant influence
on the Romantic movement. The most European of the English writers
in an age of revolution, Byron was deeply involved in contemporary
events, and a passionate supporter of the struggle for Greek
independence. Describing himself as `born for opposition', his work
was largely directed against what he called the `cant political,
cant poetical, and cant moral' of the English and European worlds.
He was rocketed to fame by the publication of Childe Harold in
1812, and lionized by society until his departure from England amid
a whirlpool of private gossip and newspaper scandal in 1816. His
is, in every sense, a poetry of experience, and a Romantic emphasis
on the personality of the poet is the hallmark of all his verse.
Relishing humour and irony, daring and flamboyant, sardonic yet
idealistic, his work encompasses a sweeping range of topics,
subjects, and models, embracing the most traditional and the most
experimental poetic forms. This selection of the poetical works,
chosen from the Oxford Authors critical edition, includes such
masterpieces as The Corsair, Manfred, Bebbo, and Don Juan. There
are many other less familiar works and shorter lyrics, and Jerome
J. McGann's introduction and notes give fascinating insight into
Byron's world. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's
Classics has made available the widest range of literature from
around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's
commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a
wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions
by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text,
up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
People once thought that sharks weren't very smart. It turns out those
people were WRONG!
Wise-cracking sharks set the record straight in this funny, fact-filled
book for young shark lovers. Sharks have their own way of thinking. And
their way of thinking has made them one of the top predators in the
ocean. Sharks can sniff out injured animals over great distances. As
hunters, they use their special electro-sense to zero in on hidden
prey. They have taste buds in their razor-sharp teeth. And, like
people, sharks are playful and curious, and they can learn and
remember.
In Are You Smarter Than...A Shark?, discover what makes a shark a
shark, and what makes them different from other fish. Learn about
countershading, mermaid's purses, dermal denticles, and more. Explore a
shark's watery world and meet their finny friends and weird relatives.
Five "Test Your Shark Smarts" activities let you test your senses
against a shark's senses. Can you identify a secret ingredient through
smell alone? Is your hearing better above or below water? How do your
teeth compare to those of different sharks? Who would win a tasting
contest? Best yet, Are You Smarter Than...A Shark? has humor.
Funny jokes and cartoon illustrations, along with robust information,
make this a book you'll want to dive into again and again.
"Criticism" is chronologically keyed to Byron's poetry and reprints
both classic and recent examinations of Byron's writing and life,
including assessments by Anne Barton, Donald H. Reiman, Jane
Stabler, Jerome J. McGann, Susan J. Wolfson, and James Chandler.
A Biographical Register, Chronology, Selected Bibliography, and
Index of Poem Titles and First Lines are also included.
This authoritative edition was originally published in the
acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of
Frank Kermode. It brings together a unique combination of Byron's
poetry and prose - all the major poems, complemented by important
letters, journals, and conversations - to give the essence of his
work and thinking. Byron is regarded today as the ultimate
Romantic, whose name has entered the language to describe a man of
brooding passion. Although his private life shocked his
contemporaries his poetry was immensely popular and influential,
especially in Europe. This comprehensive edition includes the
complete texts of his two poetic masterpieces Childe Harold's
Pilgrimage and Don Juan, as well as the dramatic poems Manfred and
Cain. There are many other shorter poems and part of the satire
English Bards and Scotch Reviewers. In addition there is a
selection from Byron's inimitable letters, extracts from his
journals and conversations, as well as more formal writings. ABOUT
THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made
available the widest range of literature from around the globe.
Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship,
providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable
features, including expert introductions by leading authorities,
helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for
further study, and much more.
One of Lord Byron's most enduring and powerful works, Childe
Harold's Pilgrimage has remained in the public conscience and
continues to fascinate and inspire people even today.
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The Letters of Lord Byron (Paperback)
George Gordon Byron; Edited by R.G. Howarth; Introduction by Andre Maurois
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Don Juan (Paperback)
George Gordon Byron; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Don Juan is a satirical poem inspired by the Spanish libertine,
who's known for his romantic trysts, frequent adventures and
salacious activities throughout the land. George Gordon reinvents
the character, by subverting expectations and changing the
narrative. The character of Don Juan has an infamous legacy tied to
his relations with women. According to Gordon, his exploits began
as a teenager when he engaged in an extramarital affair with a
23-year-old woman. When the pair are discovered, Juan is exiled and
forced to travel abroad. This leads to many adventures, where he
finds himself in one peculiar situation after another. Despite the
obstacles, Juan is never too far from a woman's love and affection.
With Don Juan, George Gordon delivers a vibrant and entertaining
take on a literary classic. He infuses humor into a series of
hapless tales taking the reader on a nonstop adventure. It's an
enduring legend that's been adapted and reimagined for hundreds of
years. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Don Juan is both modern and readable.
Childe Harold's Pilgrimage (1812-1818) is a book length poem by
British Romantic Lord Byron. Published in cantos, the narrative
poem is arranged in four parts, each following the journey of
Harold, a character based on Byron himself. Childe Harold's
Pilgrimage established Byron's reputation as a leading poet of his
era, laying the foundation for many of the elements of Romantic
poetry-melancholy, sublime and beautiful landscapes, a wandering
hero-that would inspire generations of writers, artists, and
musicians to come. Harold, a young and deeply unsatisfied man,
wanders across a Europe divided by war. In Spain and Portugal, he
observes the horrible aftermath of French occupation. While in
Greece, though inspired by its classical architecture and immense
beauty, he is overcome with grief by the daily realities of life
under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Harold makes his way to
Belgium, where he visits the battlefield at Waterloo before
departing for Switzerland by way of the Rhine. Toward the end of
his pilgrimage, Harold travels from Venice throughout Italy,
observing its natural wonders and musing on its storied history.
Childe Harold's Pilgrimage-part fictional narrative, part
autobiography-is a moving map of a young man's mind and a
continent's historical experience. It is both a record of
Romanticism's influence on literature and psychology and a
testament to the profound influence of trauma and conflict on the
individuals and cultures of nineteenth century Europe. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Lord Byron's Childe Harold's Pilgrimage is a
classic of English literature and Romanticism reimagined for modern
readers.
Childe Harold's Pilgrimage (1812-1818) is a book length poem by
British Romantic Lord Byron. Published in cantos, the narrative
poem is arranged in four parts, each following the journey of
Harold, a character based on Byron himself. Childe Harold's
Pilgrimage established Byron's reputation as a leading poet of his
era, laying the foundation for many of the elements of Romantic
poetry-melancholy, sublime and beautiful landscapes, a wandering
hero-that would inspire generations of writers, artists, and
musicians to come. Harold, a young and deeply unsatisfied man,
wanders across a Europe divided by war. In Spain and Portugal, he
observes the horrible aftermath of French occupation. While in
Greece, though inspired by its classical architecture and immense
beauty, he is overcome with grief by the daily realities of life
under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Harold makes his way to
Belgium, where he visits the battlefield at Waterloo before
departing for Switzerland by way of the Rhine. Toward the end of
his pilgrimage, Harold travels from Venice throughout Italy,
observing its natural wonders and musing on its storied history.
Childe Harold's Pilgrimage-part fictional narrative, part
autobiography-is a moving map of a young man's mind and a
continent's historical experience. It is both a record of
Romanticism's influence on literature and psychology and a
testament to the profound influence of trauma and conflict on the
individuals and cultures of nineteenth century Europe. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Lord Byron's Childe Harold's Pilgrimage is a
classic of English literature and Romanticism reimagined for modern
readers.
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Don Juan (Hardcover)
George Gordon Byron; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Don Juan is a satirical poem inspired by the Spanish libertine,
who’s known for his romantic trysts, frequent adventures and
salacious activities throughout the land. George Gordon reinvents
the character, by subverting expectations and changing the
narrative. The character of Don Juan has an infamous legacy tied to
his relations with women. According to Gordon, his exploits began
as a teenager when he engaged in an extramarital affair with a
23-year-old woman. When the pair are discovered, Juan is exiled and
forced to travel abroad. This leads to many adventures, where he
finds himself in one peculiar situation after another. Despite the
obstacles, Juan is never too far from a woman’s love and
affection. With Don Juan, George Gordon delivers a vibrant and
entertaining take on a literary classic. He infuses humor into a
series of hapless tales taking the reader on a nonstop adventure.
It’s an enduring legend that’s been adapted and reimagined for
hundreds of years. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Don Juan is both
modern and readable.
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Don Juan
George Gordon Byron
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