Corbett: 293 books

Calls for independence shook the wealthy gentry with their grand mansions in Chestertown and their patchwork of prosperous Kent County plantations and farms. It was in the interest of the upper echelons of Kent County society to remain loyal to the Crown. Yet the Revolutionary spirit did ignite, as Chestertown...

A public school principal’s account of the courageous leaders who have dismantled the tracking systems in their schools in order to desegregate classrooms   What would happen if a school eliminated the “tracks” that rank students based on their perceived intellectual abilities? Would low-achieving...

"Dante and Epicurus seem poles apart. Dante, a committed Christian, depicted in the Commedia a vision of the afterlife and God's divine justice. Epicurus, a pagan philosopher, taught that the soul is mortal and that all religion is vain superstition. And yet Epicurus is, for Dante, not only the...

Pearl Jam FAQ is what the British refer to as a “spanner ” covering the entire arc of the band's career, from their pre-Pearl Jam days to the present. Each chapter explores a different aspect of Pearl Jam's fascinating history. You will read about the members' successes, failures, and tragedies...

Some Principles of Maritime Strategy by Julian Stafford Corbett - The Original Classic Edition Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you. ...

The career of Sidney Earle Smith, Dean of Law, Dalhousie University (1929-34), President of the University of Manitoba (1934-44), President of the University of Toronto (1945-59), had a variety of backgrounds which were significant in determining his impressive achievement in Canada's humanistic tradition....

Anthony Sonaghan is hiding out in an old tenement house in Dublin: he fears he's reignited an ancient feud between the two halves of his family. Twenty-first-century Dublin may have shopping malls and foreign exchange students, but Anthony is from an Irish Travelling community, where blood ties are...

Dark memories from his past continuing to plague him Jack Sibley was on his way to spending a lengthy vacation with Kyle Steinbeck, his flatmate during their time together at Cambridge University. Kyle had finished his studies some eighteen months prior to Jack's graduation, becoming in the meantime...

Supporting Inclusive Education is a case study of a London primary school which includes a wide range of learners. It looks at: different teaching and learning styles; the effective use of learning support assistants; responding to challenging behaviour; using specialist strategies; how to research...

'You are a disreputable priest; but only a disreputable priest can help me.’These words spoken to Ian Corbett early on in his ministry by a university student were to echo through the years that followed. Years that took him into pioneering missionary ministry with people on the edges...

Sometimes a situation is not what you think it isIn high school perception can be the key to surviving. Especially if you’re hiding something.The new girl — Emily hopes to leave a painful event behind her by starting at a new school, but it looks like that’s just a pipe dream.The...

Interactive ebook with 'Time to Write' and 'Writing Tips' waiting to be revealed at the press of a button Learn how to create your own characters, captivate your readers, set up great scenarios and end with the ultimate twist Chapters include Flights of Fantasy, Tricks of the Trade, Putting Pen to...

Religion in America, 7th Edition provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the changing religious landscape of the United States. Extensively revised and updated to reflect current events and trends, this new edition continues to engage students in reflection about religious diversity....

Tomorrow might be just another day for the average Joe (or Joann), but Dr. Denise Simpson is anything but average. From being raised on the wrong side of the tracks to hurdling over them into a world of money that comes along with having the initials of MD behind her name, even though she can’t...