Turnen around the World represents an international effort by an assemblage of prominent sport historians to detail and assess the worldwide scope, effects, and residual influences of the German Turnen movement over the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A male nationalistic movement based on gymnastics and other physical activities established in response to the Napoleonic wars became even more political in the German Revolution of 1848. Refugees, colonizers, and immigrants...

The Human in Superhuman: The Power of the Sidekick in Popular Culture spotlights the often overlooked but very crucial sidekick in superhero narratives. From the classic companion Alfred Pennyworth to the supportive best friend Foggy Nelson, this collection examines a variety of sidekick characters and their importance to the hero’s journey in each story. Ultimately, rather than viewing the lack of superpowers as a flaw, the essays show that it is precisely human qualities like compassion,...

This lively Halloween collection brings together kids' favorites Uncle Zombie, Wendy the Witch, and the Old Gray Goose for spooky stories kids will love to hear again and again. Strange things happen, funny characters appear, and surprises pop up when you least expect them. The stories are scary but not overly so, making them easy and enjoyable.Each tale moves quickly and keeps the kids listening. There are creaky sounds, silly moments, and bits of Halloween magic that spark the im...

Which Sidewalk path will they choose? A, B, or C? The Sidewalk Stories Series of audio books includes all the fun songs specifically written for each story, including the Stop-Think-Act song. Join Bethany Butterfly and friends as they journey down The Magical ABC Sidewalk to solve the dilemma of the day! With some creative problem solving they will assess and eliminate ideas in an alternate ending format.In the first Sidewalk Story, The Lemonade Landing Mat written by Wendy K Gray,...

Not Just For This Life is a salute and tribute to Gough Whitlam, commemorating what would have been his 100th birthday. Upon his death in October 2014 there was a national outpouring of grief and affectionate remembrances across the nation. This book includes condolences from politicians of all political stripes; eulogies from the State Memorial Service and a selection of messages of condolence from the men and women of Australia.Not Just For This Life also includ...

Sidewalk Stories Meet Moby Mutt is the third book in the Sidewalk Stories Series. Trevor Gribben simply doesn't know what to do with his dog, Moby Mutt, who won't listen to him. Trevor wants to be a responsible dog owner but he's out of ideas! Good thing he's best friends with Bethany Butterfly and knows how to sing the Stop-Think-Act song to activate the Magical ABC Sidewalk. Join the journey of ideas how to get Moby Mutt to listen up as Trevor discovers a few surprises about his dog and ...

Otis Oaktree has a choice to make! The 1982 hailstorm stole his courage! At the Magical ABC Sidewalk Otis thinks up three ideas how to get his courage back and face his fears. Each Sidewalk will unravel a path that Otis can decide to take or not. Sing along to the award winning, "Stop-Think-Act" song. And Otis's personal tale of the hailstorm, "1982" as they explore Otis Okatree's ideas as alternate-ending options in this magical version of the ordinary world.Named a 2019 FAVORITE ...

"Bio-Stabilization Case Studies: Treatment and Performance Evaluation" describes and evaluates 30 projects from across the United States where bio-stabilization was employed to address a detrimental naturally occurring process or byproduct of the built environment. Bio-stabilization (or soil bioengineering) refers to the use of plant materials, primarily live cuttings, arranged in the ground in different arrays to reinforce soils and protect upland slopes and/or stream banks against surfic...