New Releases From Greenwood

An Indian History of the Raj

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Most Raj histories deal with the actions, motives and thoughts of the British who occupied, governed, and administered the sub-continent. This book subverts the traditional Raj history and tells not of the rulers but instead concentrates on the Indian workers, the farmers, the millhands, the servants and the gardeners. The book uncovers the untold tales of those who were subjected to the rule of the British during the Raj.

Diversity in Mind and in Action

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

America as a melting pot is a myth. Divergent groups do not fully blend with each other, and the fact that people can retain their cultural identities is our strength. Our weakness, however, is a lack of respect for diversity that may reduce opportunity in areas ranging from health and education to employment and legal protection.

Women in India

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Raman reflects on the various ways in which Indian women have developed and expressed their own feminist agenda.

Political Campaigns and Political Advertising

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bringing media literacy tools to bear on political campaign coverage and political advertising just as the Internet explodes as a political force, this book will help students and older citizens negotiate the age of political spin.

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Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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What the Slaves Ate

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The powerful, long-neglected testimony of former slaves places African American slave foods and foodways at the center of the complex social dynamics of the plantation South.

The Sun

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Astronomy and Culture

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Examines the various ways cultures and the science of astronomy have intersected throughout human history.

The Encyclopedia of Global Warming Science and Technology

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The vast majority of scientists agree that global warming is real and caused by our own actions. Growing concentrations of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in our atmosphere have already caused changes. Glaciers are melting, plants and animals are forced from their habitats, “tropical' diseases like malaria are spreading to higher altitudes, and the number of severe storms and droughts is increasing.

Reading Harry Potter Again

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This book extends the discussion of the Harry Potter books by covering the entire series in one new edition.

Reading Barbara Kingsolver

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Explore how Barbara Kingsolver's novels and stories are relevant in today's culture in this essential reader's guide.

Applications of Social Research Methods to Questions in Information and Library Science

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A comprehensive guide to the many research methods available to those conducting evaluation and research studies in library and information science.

The Estrogen Errors

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Baxter and Prior provide an authoritative rebuttal to the widely held belief that estrogen therapy is the best treatment for perimenopausal women.

Advice from the Top

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

War 2.0

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The rise of insurgencies and the rise of the Web are two grassroots trends that are operating in tandem to put modern armies under huge pressure to adapt new forms of counterinsurgency to new forms of social war.

Influence Warfare

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Terrorists and insurgents compete against national governments for the power to shape perceptions and gain influence among key audiences, in order to achieve their strategic objectives.

Vampires Today

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Global Manager's Guide to Living and Working Abroad

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Global HR firm shares its insights and knowledge to help expats thrive in international cities.

Sex When You're Sick

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This volume considers how illness and injury affect sexuality and offers strategies to overcome sexual difficulties after health challenges.

Art and Crime

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This book examines the world of art crime in its many manifestations and considers the consequences of these crimes.

Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This book provides a comprehensive overview of securing our critical infrastructures, including transportation, energy, agricultural and other systems.

Index to American Reference Books Annual 2005-2009

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Essential for libraries that carry the latest volumes of American References Books Annual, this index will help users find the latest reference materials reviewed in ARBA from 2005-2009.

The Leasing of Guantanamo Bay

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. lease of Guantanamo Bay from Cuba is a territorial Frankenstein's monster that is running amok outside the respective legal systems of its parties and outside the bounds of international law.

Daily Life in Maya Civilization, Second Edition

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Experience daily life in Maya civilization, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.

Unraveling the Mega-Church

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MacNair offers an insightful tour of the mega-church in the U.S. and considers its place in American Christianity.

Women's Roles in Twentieth-Century America

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This content-rich overview of women's roles in the modern age is a must-have for every library to fill the gap in resources about women's lives.

The Terrorist List

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This two volume set serves as a research tool providing up-to-date information on the major and minor players affilated with terrorism networks in the Middle East.

Combat Sports

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In this essential resource author David Hudson provides illuminating accounts of all of the most famous combatants, promoters, managers, trainers, moves, and events from the world of combat sports.

Food and Nutrition Controversies Today

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Explores the most controversial issues concerning food and nutrition today, from mad cow disease and the latest E.coliscare to bottled water and genetically enhanced food.

African American Food Culture

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This ground-breaking volume reminds us of the roots of soul food and the importance of food in African American identity.

Will Your Vote Count?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Recent American elections have been undermined by technological flaws, undue influence, and even outright tampering. This book shows how our shaken faith in our electoral system can be restored.

Term Paper Resource Guide to African American History

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Help students to get the most out of studying African American history with the hundreds of term paper topics and resources to mine here.

The Three Images of Ethnic War

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This work examines the sources of ethnic violence, the factors that prompt ethnic groups, and lays out a multilevel framework to help understand why ethnic groups adopt violent means.

Tom Wolfe's America

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

McEneaney offers a colorful overview of the life and works of the popular writer Tom Wolfe.

America's Prophets

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With roots in the biblical prophets, judicial activism is a contemporary method of legal interpretation whereby judges base their decisions not on what they personally believe, but instead on the fundamental American values of liberty and equality.

The Pacific War and Its Political Legacies

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roy applies the touchstone of historical truth to competing nationalist myths of the Pacific War, which continue to inflame the international politics of Northeast Asia and the United States.

Gifted Biographies, Gifted Readers!

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Every Day Reading Incentives

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Popular authors and presenters, Pat Messner and Brenda Copeland provide worksheets, reproducible patterns and related reading based activities linked to school curriculums to get students interested in reading and in reading more every day.

The WINNERS! Handbook

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Genre Talks for Teens

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Get teens excited about reading by making connections with their reading interests and the genres they love.

Mongolian Folktales

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Enchant readers and listeners with more than 60 tales from Mongolia.

Your School Library

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Defines and models the ways the school library program, the faculty of the school and the library staff work together to perform the important work of education in each and every school.

Daily Life in the Inca Empire, Second Edition

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Explore everyday life inside the Inca empire, the largest empire in the pre-Columbian Americas.

Daily Life During the Holocaust, Second Edition

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Experience the effects of the Holocaust on daily life through the voices of its survivors

Holocaust Denial as an International Movement

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Atkins traces the history, causes, and spread of holocaust denial, illustrating how rational thinkers can come under the sway of fringe ideas.

The History of Japan

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This updated narrative of Japan's history is an absolute must-have for high school and public library shelves.

A History of Infectious Diseases and the Microbial World

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Magner discusses the history behind major infectious diseases, how they are spread, and how to treat them.

Food Allergies

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A handy discussion of how food allergies impact the lives of millions of people.

His Change of Life

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Women aren't the only ones who go through a hormonal shift as they age. Very real and profound changes in the male body can result in symptoms such as depression, moodiness, apathy, hot flashes, metabolic syndrome, and erectile dysfunction. Often ignored by conventional physicians, male hormone levels are easy to test and treat.

Gateways to Westward Expansion

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gateways to Westward Expansion is a teacher resource for history teachers and will complement the standard history curriculum, providing choice and flexibility by offering strategies which deepen understanding of historical content while developing reading skills. Grades 4-12.