This book presents a broad view of contemporary research in evolutionary plant ecology. It illustrates the broad spectrum of life history stages which affect plant reproductive success in some fashion.

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From her life as a slave child who was whipped for stealing a lump of sugar, to her role as a leader in the Underground Railroad, and as a nurse and spy during the Civil War, Harriet Tubman lived a fascinating life that is clearly presented in A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman. This lively biography is well-paced and includes the added feature of brief songs that set the tone of the times. Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in 1818, escaped to freedom in 1838 and became a great leader in...

The collection of lectures and publications from the Schumacher Center for a New Economics represents some of the foremost voices on a new economics.As the old paradigm of materialism that is causing social, ecological, and economic injustices crumbles, it is essential to consciously participate in the shaping of a new paradigm. Charles Turner describes the transition from a material to a spiritual consciousness, saying, "We have gone through the materialization of consciousness to...

"Myers' fun picture book about a junkyard dog turned celebrated blues musician works wonderfully as a book/cassette kit thanks to Charles Turner's spirited narration and Mark "Dog" Deffenbaugh's bluesy guitar strumming...Turner's energetic narration keeps the story humming along. Deffenbaugh's guitar work pleases the ear, and his performance of 'The New York City Blues' (music and lyrics by Myers) is the program's highlight. This story about the joys of blues music has found a format that ...

This scholarly text covers the first one hundred years of sociological theorizing, from 1830 to 1930, focusing primarily on Comte, Spencer, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Durkheim, and Mead. The authors provide an in-depth examination of these early sociological theorists with biographical background, analysis of key works, major influences, and critical insights. They answer the question, "What do these ideas tell us about the basic forces that shape the social world?" Posing this question for each...

With the advent of posthumanism, many scholars in the humanities have started to explore a transforming conception of the “human,” recognizing the limits of “anthropocentricism” both within and between disciplines. Posthumanism may be defined in various ways but the emphasis in this volume is on the idea of constitutive alterity, not simply in the relationship between human beings and other human beings, but in that between human beings and other species and life forms, and between human b...

The aim of this anthology is to offer a variety of literature dealing with women, feminism, and religion. Some of the books are of a historical perspective of goddess worship, others of an more of a woman’s point of view, and a few deal with the occult. All are unabridged, include original illustrations where applicable, and all have some extra artwork added.Contents include:The Garden of Eden; or The Paradise Lost & Found by Victoria Claflin WoodhullReligious Cults...

This six story collection features:"Quiet Beneath the Moon"Aging 60s activist has his solitude shattered by the arrival of his old-time running mate. The world disintegrating around him."Over Here""From Off the Tumbrel Fell""Chimpanzee""Teapot's Empire""The Census Taker"

There's so much more to the role of culture in business than etiquette and local customs. Recognizing its importance—and providing a clear-eyed look at how it works in real-life scenarios—is why Riding the Waves of Culture became essential reading when it was first published in 1997.While knowledge of customs and etiquette can help you avoid gaffes in other locales, it doesn't explain why pay-for-performance works some places but not in others. Or how organizational method...

The plot revolves around a wealthy Kentucky colonel, Jerome Cary, who is facing financial difficulties and is on the brink of losing his estate. His daughter, Madeline, is in love with a poor but honorable man, Robert Worthington. The story depicts their romance and the challenges they face due to their differing social statuses. It also explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the clash between tradition and modernity."In Old Kentucky" gained significant popularity and became one of the...

These are stories of fantasy, dystopian themes, science fiction. I wrote dark stories of the human condition. Some are funny, at least in part. Some could make you say, "What?"The Tale of Mickey DogSpacerInvaders From the Shadow Planets of TwarrClark's CrossingFallingThe Final StrawStumpy