In a small, normally cold, village amidst the forests and mountains, things are hotting up. It seems that it's going to be one of those kinds of summers.A lone wolf stalks the forest, unfortunately gifted with the ability to speak and the desire to be accepted. Beyoncé Bainbridge is on a one-girl campaign to get her first pony. Teenager Abigail Harrison is bored out of her mind and stifled almost beyond hope.In this attempt to explain how stupid (or selfish) a young girl ca...

This book argues that issues of sexual diversity are inextricably interwoven into the basic concerns of pre-service teacher education. How do we make our students aware of assumptions regarding masculinity, femininity, and sexuality that arise from what is presented, represented, or omitted from curricula and classroom practice? What do we say about homophobia and heterosexism as we anticipate the administrative hierarchies, school cultures, parent and community politics they will encounte...

This book is about times in the '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and the 2000s, all the interesting things that have happened growing up in a small town in Virginia.

Stand out, showcase your ability and succeed in your university admissions test. Whether you're taking STEP, MAT or TMUA, this essential guide reveals tried-and-tested strategies for building the problem-solving skills you need to secure a high score.Containing expert advice and worked examples, followed by multiple-choice and extended questions that replicate the exams, this guide is designed to improve your understanding of the admissions tests and help to build ...

Reviews latest research on pig genetics and its implications for improved breedingDetailed review of ways of meeting energy, protein, vitamin and mineral requirements of pigsAssesses the role of exogenous enzymes, growth promotors, prebiotics and probiotics in pig nutrition

This book pulls together many perspectives on the theory, methods and practice of drawing judgments from panels of experts in assessing risks and making decisions in complex circumstances. The book is divided into four parts: Structured Expert Judgment (SEJ) current research fronts; the contributions of Roger Cooke and the Classical Model he developed; process, procedures and education; and applications.After an Introduction by the Editors, the first part presents chapters on exper...