What can be done to improve the educational experiences of students who live in cities with increasingly high levels of diversity and inequality? Making a Difference in Urban Schools evaluates how school and community leaders have worked to change urban education in Canada for the better over the past fifty years.This analytic and comparative study traces the evolution of urban education in Toronto and Winnipeg from the 1960s onward. Jane Gaskell and Ben Levin identify imp...

The passage of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) in 1979 was a watershed moment in the movement to protect cultural objects against looting. This brief volume provides practical help to those who wish to use the provisions of ARPA_archaeologists, government land managers, preservation groups, and attorneys_to maximize its protective net. The distinguished group of authors, all veterans of ARPA enforcement efforts, first provides a comprehensive history of passage of the la...

Renowned dentist and creator of the GoSMILE product line Dr. Jonathan Levine offers this complete guide to getting a whiter, brighter smile.A perfect smile is the latest, hottest,must-have accessory. It’s bright, it’s white, and just flashing it makes anyone feel like a celebrity. And now, it’s easier to get than ever before. With over 20 years of experience, Jonathan Levine, creator of GoSMILE and aesthetic dentist to the stars, offers readers a groundbreaking pro...

Conventional management approaches cannot meet the challenges faced by ocean and coastal ecosystems today. Consequently, national and international bodies have called for a shift toward more comprehensive ecosystem-based marine management. Synthesizing a vast amount of current knowledge, Ecosystem-Based Management for the Oceans is a comprehensive guide to utilizing this promising new approach.At its core, ecosystem-based management (EBM) is about acknowledging connections. Instead...

In this original, far-reaching, and timely book, Justice Stephen Breyer examines the work of the Supreme Court of the United States in an increasingly interconnected world, a world in which all sorts of activity, both public and private—from the conduct of national security policy to the conduct of international trade—obliges the Court to understand and consider circumstances beyond America’s borders.It is a world of instant communications, lightning-fast commerce, and shared probl...

The "Wealth of the People" Book SeriesThe task of explaining the causes of the wealth of the people in a society is a complex subject for a single e-book. To facilitate the explanation and the delivery of the material, one e-book will be published in each set of topics.The following are the titles of the book series:Your WealthThe first book looks at the time savings and the wealth gained by a single person increasing his physical and human capital in an isol...

A comprehensive guide to natural, do-it-yourself oral care, Holistic Dental Care introduces simple, at-home dental procedures that anyone can do. Highlighted with fifty-three full-color photos and illustrations, this book offers dental self-care strategies and practices that get to the core of the problems in our mouths--preventing issues from taking root and gently restoring dental health. Based on a "whole body approach" to oral care, Holistic Dental Care addresses the ...

Babies Didn’t Come with Instructions…Until Now!Keep this easy-to-use book handy, so you can get the latest medical advice whenever you need help!It provides up-to-date medical information to guide you through your baby’s first year.It includes the latest information on newborn screening, well-baby checkups, vaccination schedules, and expanded information on nutrition, including how to prevent food allergies and childhood obesity....

The Conflict of Laws, also known as private international law, is a field of the greatest importance in an increasingly globalized world. The analysis of any legal issue, in a case involving more than one country, must start with an assessment of which court could potentially hear the case and which law it would apply

Volume 2 contains fact-based answers to questions from actual nail professionals. Based on Face to Face with Doug Schoon, Episodes 1-50. Many images in the book are shown also in 3D. View these images use Red/Cyan Anaglyph 3D glasses Ordering information can be found in the Appendix.Doug Schoon, currently residing in Dana Point, CA, is an internationally-recognized scientist with a Masters Degree in Chemistry from UC-Irvine, as well as an author and educat...

A step-by-step guide to visiting and immigrating to the United StatesVisiting and immigrating to the United States can be a complicated and confusing process. There are many rules and new procedures, and finding information you can trust that gets you the visa you need can seem overwhelming.Written by an immigration attorney, U.S. Immigration Step by Step walks you through the entire process, showing you each step of the way what needs to be done. Even though there are mult...

"Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets takes the mystery—but not the magic—out of all the modern miracle cures that help you put your best face forward. From page one, these doctors share their wisdom, take you behind the curtain, and reveal the true colors you can choose from to paint a prettier picture!"—Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H., BeverLy Hills psychiatrist, author, and talk show hostLearn the beauty and skin care secrets of the stars!The complete insider guid...