This landmark work of lesbian history focuses on how certainlate-nineteenth-century and twentieth-century women whose lives canbe described as lesbian were in the forefront of the battle tosecure the rights and privileges that large numbers of Americansenjoy today. Lillian Faderman persuasively argues that theirlesbianism may in fact have facilitated their accomplishments. Abook of impeccable research and compelling readability, TO BELIEVEIN WOMEN will be a source of enlightenment for all, and for many asingular source of pride.

John Crawford joined the Florida National Guard to pay for hiscollege tuition. One weekend a month. Two weeks a year. A freeeducation. But in 2002, one semester shy of graduation and on hishoneymoon, Crawford was shipped off to the front lines in Iraq.Once there he was determined to get it all down, to chronicle thedaily life of a soldier in all its brutal, terrifying,heartbreaking honesty. The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell introduces a powerful new literary voice forged in the most intenseof circumstances.

Alan Blooms new translation of Emile, Rousseaus masterpiece onthe education and training of the young, is the first in more thanseventy years. In it, Bloom, whose magnificent translation ofPlatos Republic has been universally hailed as a virtualrediscovery of that timeless text, again brings together thetranslators gift for journeying between two languages and culturesand the philosophers perception of the true meaning andsignificance of the issues being examined in the work. The resultis a clear, readable, and highly engrossing text that at the sametime offers a wholly new sense of the importance and relevance ofRousseaus thought to us. In addition to his translation, Bloomprovides a brilliant introduction that relates the structure andthemes of the book to the vital preoccupation's of our own age,particularly in the field of education, but also more generally tothe current concerns about the limits and possibilities of humannature. Thus in this translation Emile, long a classic in thehistory of Weste

Silver medalists, 2010 Independent Book Publishers AssociationBen Franklin Awards “A gentle and insightful approach to parenting children with highlyintuitive abilities or sensitivities. There are pearls of wisdomhere. Recommended.” ? Library Journal Is Your Child Trying to Tell You Something? We are all sensitive, intuitive and empathic to one degree oranother. But some of us are born more so. The highly intuitivechild may pick up on unspoken issues in the home and take on theemotions of friends, absorb the mood in a classroom or in the worldat large and even anticipate dangerous situations. The acutely receptive intuition of these children is always “on,”acting as a sixth sense. Because this emotional and sensory inputis added to what they take in through the other five senses it canbe difficult to cope with, and their sensitivity can resultin ? difficulty turning “off” and falling asleep ? deep fears and anxieties that are hard to relieve ? an exaggerated sense of responsibility about heal

The most riveting political biography of our time, Robert A.Caro’s life of Lyndon B. Johnson, continues. Master of theSenate takes Johnson’s story through one of its most remarkableperiods: his twelve years, from 1949 through 1960, in the UnitedStates Senate. Once the most august and revered body in politics,by the time Johnson arrived the Senate had become a parody ofitself and an obstacle that for decades had blocked desperatelyneeded liberal legislation. Caro shows how Johnson’s brilliance,charm, and ruthlessness enabled him to become the youngest and mostpowerful Majority Leader in history and how he used hisincomparable legislative genius--seducing both Northern liberalsand Southern conservatives--to pass the first Civil Rightslegislation since Reconstruction. Brilliantly weaving rich detailinto a gripping narrative, Caro gives us both a galvanizingportrait of Johnson himself and a definitive and revelatory studyof the workings of legislative power.

Problem-solving techniques for all aspects of the Englishteacher's job This unique time-saving book is packed with tested techniques andmaterials to assist new and experienced English teachers withvirtually every phase of their job from lesson planning toeffective discipline techniques. The book includes 175easy-to-understand strategies, lessons, checklists, and forms foreffective classroom management and over 50 reproducible samplesteachers can adopt immediately for planning, evaluation, orassignments. It is filled with creative and functional ideas forreading response activities, writing assignments, group andindividual projects, and speeches. Offers instructions for creating and implementing an effectiveclassroom-wide behavior management program Shows how to practice the art of teaching English effectively andreduce time on labor intensive tasks Reveals how to work effectively with parents, colleagues,substitute teachers, administrators, and community resources The seco

A no-holds-barred assault on outdated teaching methods--withdramatic and practical proposals on how education can be maderelevant to today's world.