"Arranged alphabetically, core ideas about ′Agency′ and ′Development′ through to ′Socialisation′ and ′Youth′ are explained in straightforward language, with a concise introduction to key theoretical debates, as well as up to date references."- Martin Woodhead, The Open University"A challenging text that is recommended for all levels of the BA in Childhood Studies programme. The short, focussed chapters provide students with a comprehensive overview ...

Using a framework of norm diffusion to determine the EU's international actorness in the context of its relations with ASEAN, this book provides a timely and in-depth analysis of EU-ASEAN relations. By investigating three aspects of regionalism support by the EU it presents a comprehensive account of norm diffusion between the EU and ASEAN.

The official journal of the Mid-America Theatre ConferenceTheatre History Studies (THS) is a peer-reviewed journal of theatre history and scholarship published annually since 1981 by the Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC), a regional body devoted to theatre scholarship and practice. The conference is dedicated to the growth and improvement of all forms of theatre throughout a twelve-state region encompassing Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Mic...

Abright and fun fat-positive YA novel about figuring out how to express yourself when what has always defined you is no longer an option. Perfect for fans of Julie Murphy and Emma Lord.*A Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year with Outstanding Merit* *Winner of the Nebraska Teen Book Award*Bridget Bloom’s out-of-this-world voice is the perfect fit for center stage. When Bridget’s admitted to Richard James Academy, a college prep boar...

In this coming-of-age novel perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Rebecca Lynn Solomon, nothing can derail Emmy Crawford, the type-A daughter of a senator, from relentlessly pursuing her dreams—not her chronic illness, the paparazzi, or even heartbreak."Emotional, sweet, and ridiculously swoony, this book is a must-read." —Lynn Painter, New York Times Bestselling Author of Better Than the MoviesThere are three things high school senior Emmy Crawford will accomplish, no matte...

Amplified Advantage investigates the value and impact of today’s small liberal arts colleges through an extended examination of a recent cohort of students attending them. It demonstrates how these colleges sometimes succeed and sometimes fail in equalizing the experience of all their students. But there is more to the book than that. Although primarily an account of life and learning at small liberal arts colleges in the US today, scholars will find much of theoretical interest underlying...

Amy was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1954. She attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, IN and attended Indiana University, School of Business and graduated in 1977. She earned her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Evansville in 1980.Amy has been sober since August 21, 1989, and has been in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) recovery since May 2004. She has appeared in PBS's "Second Opinion" series for an episode on BPD in June 2016. All of her co...

**A minor car accident turned meet-cute sets the scene for this sweet and swoony YA rom-com that explores the depths of friendship, romance, and every messy overlap that may occur in this debut perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han."This debut novel is an absolute triumph in the YA romance genre."—School Library Journal, starred review**After years of self-destructive behavior, Harvey Moon makes up his mind to deal with the deaths of his parents with a self...

Abright and fun fat-positive YA novel about learning how to express yourself when what has always defined you is no longer an option. Perfect for fans of Julie Murphy and Emma Lord.Bridget Bloom’s out-of-this-world voice is the perfect fit for center stage. When Bridget’s admitted to Richard James Academy, a college prep boarding school with a prestigious music program—where heartthrob Duke Ericson attends—all her dreams are on track to come true: leave the hometow...

Cheer Diaries Book 1 - Team Tryouts - By ElodieElodie definitely didn't plan for cheer tryouts.(In fact, "panic about cheerleading" was not on her schedule.)But when she accidentally finds herself stepping into Infinity Cheer Academy, everything changes. Suddenly there are new teammates, new skills to learn, and a challenge bigger-and sparklier-than she ever expected.Tryouts aren't easy. Between learning stunts, surviving pr...

What Democrats Talk about When They Talk about God is a collection of essays on the religious communication of members of the Democratic Party, past and present-in office, while campaigning, and in their public and private writing. While many books on the market address issues at the intersection of church and state, none to date have focused exclusively on Democrats as important participants in the dialogue about religion and politics.

This book explores the unedited material contained in the Hawthornden manuscripts of William Fowler, a Scottish poet attached to the court of Queen Anna of Denmark between 1590 and 1612. The material is representative of Fowler’s ephemeral and occasional production, largely unknown to modern scholars. Through the lenses of the Hawthornden fragments, this book engages in the exploration of one of the "cultural places of the European Renaissance", represente...