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Homes of the Park Cities: Dallas, Texas
This impressive and informative case study immerses readers in the architecture and culture, both past and present, of two of America's earliest and most luxurious suburbs: Highland Park and University Park, Texas. Illustrated with over 280 specially commissioned photographs, 75 maps, graphs and archival images, this insightful work covers the history and development of Dallas' suburbs, as well as the architects that designed them. It includes a catalogue listing over 1600 homes and the architects that designed then, and an additional appendix detailing the architectural styles of the Park Cities from Tudor and Colonial Revival to Minimal Tradition and Mid-Century Modern..
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Jane and Prudence
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The Forbidden Schoolhouse: The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandall and Her Students (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards))
They threw rocks and rotten eggs at the school windows Villagers refused to sell Miss Crandall groceries or let her students attend the town church. Mysteriously, her schoolhouse was set on fire—by whom and how remains a mystery. The town authorities dragged her to jail and put her on trial for breaking the law. Her crime? Trying to teach African American girls geography, history, reading, philosophy, and chemistry. Trying to open and maintain one of the first African American schools in America. Exciting and eye-opening, this account of the heroine of Canterbury, Connecticut, and her elegant white schoolhouse at the center of town will give readers a glimpse of what it is like to try to change the world when few agree with you..
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Pottery Analysis: A Sourcebook
A rich and comprehensive sourcebook, PotteryAnalysis draws together diverse approaches to the study of pottery—archaeological, ethnographic, stylistic, functional, and physicochemical Prudence M. Rice uses pottery as a starting point for insights into people and culture and examines in detail the methods for studying these fired clay vessels that have been used worldwide from prehistoric times to the present. Pottery Analysis is a classic in its field as well as an invaluable reference for all students of archaeology and ancient culture. .
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The Conflict Resolution Training Program: Leader's Manual
The Conflict Resolution Training Program Leader's Manual offers a step-by-step approach for teaching dispute resolution techniques to both new and seasoned negotiators, mediators, and arbitrators. This hands-on manual is filled with a variety of exercises, activities, worksheets, role plays, and other interactive techniques that are readily accessible for teaching the skills needed to resolve conflicts. Trainers can select the sections of the flexible program that best meet their specific objectives and goals..
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Smart Power: Toward a Prudent Foreign Policy for America
Foreign policy expert Ted Galen Carpenter confronts the global challenges America faces, outlining a practical strategy that protects America's security while avoiding unnecessary and unrewarding military adventures. He looks at how U.S. forces remain mired in a nation-building mission in Iraq, while disagreements over Iraq policy and other matters have soured Washington's relations with long-time European allies..
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Keepin' It Real: School Success Beyond Black and White (Transgressing Boundaries: Studies in Black Politics and Black Communities)
How can we help African American and Latino students perform better in the classroom and on exams? In Keepin' It Real: School Success Beyond Black and White, Prudence Carter argues that what is needed is a broader recognition of the unique cultural styles and practices that non-white students bring to the classroom. Based on extensive interviews and surveys of students in New York, she demonstrates that the most successful negotiators of our school systems are the multicultural navigators, culturally savvy teens who draw from multiple traditions, whether it be knowledge of hip hop or of classical music, to achieve their high ambitions. .
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A Treasury of Southern Baking: Luscious Cakes, Cobblers, Pies, Custards, Muffins, Biscuits, and Breads in the Tradition of the American South
A six-time Pillsbury Bake-Off winner presents more than 200 marvelous recipes covering the magical world of Southern baking in this beautiful cookbook. Clear, easy to follow, and consisting of a wide range of recipes for old favorites and new, tantalizing versions of classics, here is an enticing collection of cakes, cobblers, pies, custards, muffins, biscuits and breads. 25 four-color photos..
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The Value of Foresight: The Story of Thomas Jefferson (Valuetales Series)
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