Anne Marie Cunningham

Computer Assisted Instruction in the Health Professions: The Proceedings of a Conference at the Harvard Medical School

Alan Badel

…The film also starred a number of character actors who went on the make numerous film and television roles, namely, John Stride, William Lucas, Norman Bird, Allan Cuthbertson, Anne Cunningham and Francis Matthews. The landlady of John Stride's character, Joe, was played by Thora Hird who rec...

Drones, Surveillance, and Targeted Killings (Current Controversies (Hardcover))

This timely anthology examines the use of drones by the military, law enforcement, border patrol, and civilians. Articles condoning the use of drones in military engagements abroad are balanced with reportage of civilian deaths and resulting creation of more terrorists. Pieces touting the effectiven...

Privacy and Security in the Digital Age (Current Controversies (Paperback))

The digital age has enhanced our lives in such profound ways that its difficult to imagine how we ever coped without computers, the internet, and smartphone cameras. But along with the obvious improvements that technology offers come threats to our personal freedoms. Readers of this enlightening ant...

Environmental Racism and Classism (At Issue Series)

Flints water supply tainted with lead. Chicagos toxic donut. Louisianas cancer alley. Corporate waste poisoning developing nations. These are all examples of environmental racism. Readers of this compelling anthology will be awakened to many examples of poor and minority communities that suffer phys...

Developing Early Comprehension: Laying the Foundation for Reading Success

How does early comprehension develop in young children, and how can we better prepare preschoolers to become successful readers? This important volume compiles today's best research on the often-overlooked topic of prereader comprehension: what we know about it now, and what we need to know to buil...

Critical Perspectives on Fossil Fuels Vs. Renewable Energy (Analyzing the Issues)

Renewable energy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy as climate scientists and environmentalists give voice to the detrimental effects of fossil fuels. But how far have we gotten in developing efficient and sustainable energy, including solar, wind, and geothermal power, and ...

Critical Perspectives on Legalizing Marijuana (Analyzing the Issues)

Waves of support for the legalization of marijuana are sweeping across many states. In the wake of such change, this text analyzes what experts say on the topicboth for and againstjuxtaposed with court decisions, the work of advocates on both sides, and the words of everyday people. Students will an...

Book Smart: How to Develop and Support Successful, Motivated Readers

Authored by two passionate psychologists and educators, Book Smart: How to Develop and Support Successful, Motivated Readers is a how-to guide rich with stories, lessons, activities, and ideas aimed at supporting reading development and addressing the broad range of interpersonal, social, emotional,...

Thomas Merton: Spiritual Master, The Essential Writings

A one-volume anthology of the spiritual writings of the greatest spiritual master the American Catholic church has produced in this century. The selections, which are substantial in length, provide a generous sampling of Merton's vast output.