While in-depth cultural histories have been devoted to such classic horror monsters as the vampire, the zombie and Frankenstein\'s tragic creature, the cinematic werewolf has long been considered little more than the \'beast within\': a psychoanalytic analogue for the bestial side of man. This book, the first scholarly study of the werewolf in cinema, redresses the balance by exploring over one hundred

Essential core elements of the life science of human biology. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation. Seeing a broad overview of an entire class subject and how the details make up the concepts in just 6 pages will strengthen skills, confidence, and boost grades. Written by author and STEM

A Michael L. Printz Award winner, a National Book Award finalist, and soon to be a streaming series! A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he\'s the only Chinese-American student at his school; the powerful

Glamorous Estra, with dark curls to die for, and with the loyal companionship of her horse Silverado, and tame wolf, roams the faraway and mystical lands of Azbathria, where she encounters adventures, and is forever being rescued by the dark and handsome Sir Nathan, the Black

This book examines why laws fail and provides strategies for making laws that work. Why do some laws fail? And how can we make laws that actually work? This helpful guide, written by a leading jurist, provides answers to these questions and gives practical strategies for law-making. It looks at a range of laws which have failed; the \'damp squibs\' that achieve little or nothing in practice; laws that

This book tells the story of how nineteenth-century writers turned to the realist novel in order to reimagine Jesus during a century where traditional religious faith appeared increasingly untenable. Re-workings of the canonical Gospels and other projects to demythologize the story of Jesus are frequently treated as projects aiming to secularize and even discredit traditional Christian faith. The novels

In this definitive new en face German-English edition, Wittgenstein experts Peter Hacker and Joachim Schulte have incorporated significant editorial changes to earlier editions of Philosophical Investigations in order to reflect more closely Wittgenstein\'s original

In this volume, four leading thinkers of our times confront the paradoxes and dilemmas attending the supposed stand-off between Islam and liberal democratic values. Taking the controversial Danish cartoons of Mohammad as a point of departure, Talal Asad, Wendy Brown, Judith Butler, and Saba Mahmood inquire into the evaluative frameworks at stake in understanding the conflicts between blasphemy and

This illuminating study of Benjamin\'s final essay helps unlock the mystery of this great philosopher Revolutionary critic of the philosophy of progress, nostalgic of the past yet dreaming of the future, romantic partisan of materialism--Walter Benjamin is in every sense of the word an \"unclassifiable\" philosopher. His essay \"On the Concept of History\" was written in a state of urgency, as he attempted

Clearly structured around the standards for Qualified Teacher Status (DfES 02/02), this book explains each of the eight requirements for Professional Values and Practice and how they can be fulfilled in the classroom. Relevant for all professional issues modules in initial teacher training; Helps trainees log their achievements against the standards; Provides practical advice to help student trainees

Fully revised for its third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine continues to be the essential resource for all expedition medics and well-informed travellers, as well as nurses, paramedics, medical students, and other expedition members travelling in remote, wilderness areas of the world. Now containing more guidance about caving medicine, the third edition includes revised

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Knit and enjoy these 35 animal-themed scarves, socks, and mitts for everyone from toddlers to teens. Everyone loves animals, and now you can add them to your closet with this cute and colorful collection of animal scarves, socks, and mitts to knit. Whether you like the vibrant colors of tropical frogs and fish, or you prefer the cuddly softness of a koala or a rabbit, you will find your favorite creature

Sports Illustrated, the most respected voice in sports journalism, has covered the NBA for the much of its existence, documenting its expansion from fledgeling league to global force. Curated by editor and bestselling author Chris Ballard, this anthology features the best hoops writing from theSI archives along with new postscripts from nationally renowned basketball journalists including Jackie McMullan,

This book offers a culturally responsive and empirically based approach to working with active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.It examines the assessment and evidenced-based treatment of sexual trauma, alcohol and substance abuse, depression, insomnia, intimacy issues, and OCD in service members and veterans and the major ethical and clinical challenges for licensed independent providers.

Sloth is worried about climbing higher up the tree.But she\'s not a baby. She\'s not a bird, either, with wings to fly.Or a monkey, with a tail to catch her fall.Or a snake, that can wrap around branches. The truth is, Sloth could fall, as her friend Moth so helpfully points out. Again. And again. Until a storm proves that Sloth may not be like the other animals, but being herself is exactly what she