Marking the centennial of the founding of Columbia University's school of journalism, this candid history of the school's evolution is set against the backdrop of the ongoing debate over whether journalism can—or should—be taught in America's universities.Originally known as "the Pulitzer School" in honor of its chief benefactor, the newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer, Columbia's school of journalism has long been a significant and highly visible presence in the journalism community...

The inside story of the working life of an extraordinary guide dog.Guide dogs are carefully bred and trained to help their handlers live safely and independently. But what makes one dog truly exceptional?Life With Jefferson tells the true story of the remarkable partnership between Jefferson and Penny Leclair, a deafblind woman whose independence depended on finding the right guide dog. After two years of searching, Jefferson was chosen for his uni...

“HELP! HELP! HELP! The cat is sleeping on my head!” Although Gryphon’s mom keeps removing the cat from her son’s bedroom, nothing seems to stop the determined feline from returning. This humorous tale of a boy and his cat trying to get a good nights sleep.

This book represents an international gathering of friends who happen to be highly qualified martial art scholars and practitioners. We have come together in celebration of the more than twenty years the Journal of Asian Martial Arts inspired scholarship in this field to higher academic standards while encouraging all aspects of responsible practice. Each article was written specifically for this banquet, with topics representing the rich variety found in the Asian martial traditi...

As one of the most important ethicists to emerge since the Second World War, Alan Gewirth continues to influence philosophical debates concerning morality. This book provides a picture of Gewirth's theory and its applications, including such new perspectives as feminism, the Stoics, and Sartre.

This book is a collection of twelve essays devoted to Michael Boylan's important work in moral philosophy,A Just Society. The collection is thematically organized to mirror Boylan's own volume, so the first half explores fundamental issues of justification in ethics while the second half focuses on issues involving ethical discourse, social justice, and the moral foundations of public policy. In their critical and engaging essays, the authors challenge many of the original and con...

This meticulously edited Goethe collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels & Novellas: The Sorrows of Young Werther Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship Wilhelm Meister's Journeyman Years Elective Affinities The Good Women Novella; or, A Tale The Recreations of the German Emigrants - Green Snake and the Beautiful Lily (A Fairy Tale) Plays The Wayward Lover; or, The Lover's Caprice Goetz Von Berlichingen with the Iron Hand Clavigo Stella Br...

Parents and related caregivers of children with special needs have been handed lifelong challenges that test their very fabric as people. Continuous stress, worry and anxiety can be the norm throughout their lives. It's hard to relax. Imagine that—not being able to relax or take a break. Every parent of a special-needs child should read this story. It will bring them hope and encouragement. If you are not a caregiver, give Reach for Me to someone who is! Your gesture will acknowledge the c...

In "Goethe: Novels & Novellas," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe presents a collection of his most significant prose works that illuminate the human experience through a lens of deep psychological insight and complex character development. This anthology showcases Goethe's masterful literary style, characterized by its lyrical prose, philosophical undertones, and a profound exploration of individual struggles against societal pressures. Thematically rich, the text reflects the sentiments of the ...

In "The Elective Affinities," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe intricately weaves a narrative that delves into the complexities of human relationships through the lens of scientific metaphor. The novel employs the language of chemistry as a means to explore the dynamics of passion and attraction, drawing parallels between chemical bonds and human connections. Goethe's literary style reflects the ethos of the Sturm und Drang movement, characterized by emotional intensity and philosophical depth, ...

In "Goethe: Novels & Novellas," readers are offered a rich tapestry of human emotion and existential inquiry, beautifully articulated through the lens of 18th and early 19th-century thought. This collection showcases Goethe's mastery of narrative form, blending lyrical prose with profound philosophical reflections. His works, often situated within the Sturm und Drang movement, reflect his deep engagement with themes of passion, nature, and the complexities of the human experience, particul...

In "The Collected Works: 200+ Novels, Plays, Poems, Essays & Autobiography," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe presents an unparalleled tapestry of German literature that showcases his multifaceted genius. His oeuvre embodies the convergence of Enlightenment ideals with Romantic sensibilities, characterized by a profound exploration of individualism and nature. The collection includes seminal works such as "Faust," which delves into the human condition through a Faustian bargain, and his lesser-k...