by Leonard Levin

IDIOT-PROOF SHORTHAND AND SPEEDWRITING You might be confused after reading: "Idiot-Proof Shorthand and Speedwriting". Is that made for stupid people? Not at all! Our system is so unique and easy that anybody can master it. Check out our audio demo at EASYSCRIPT.COM (click on `Audio Demo'). EasyScript/ComputerScript books are the first place to turn to when you're new to speedwriting and shorthand. Even if you've studied this subject and wish to continue using some your abbreviating techniques, EasyScript can be a great addition to combine it with your existing method. In other words t, EasyScript books are intended for individuals who are: • Intelligent. They know that they need to learn how take fast and accurate notes quickly but don't want to waste time with other speedwriting and shorthand books. • Frustrated. They have tried to do master shorthand or speedwriting but found them too complicated. • Confused. They're simply mystified by failing to grasp the subject. Are you intimidated and confused by shorthand? Do you find that traditional shorthand and speedwriting books are overloaded with symbols to memorize and you'll never use them? If you know what you need to do — but just don't know how to do it — then EasyScript/ ComputerScript is for you. EasyScript/ComputerScript books are written for those intimidated and hard-working folks who know they're not dumb, but find that the complexities of shorthand and speedwriting make them lose motivation. EasyScript/ ComputerScript is the proven method for anyone who needs to take fast notes and accurate at meetings, on the phone and in school.

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by John S. Levin

John S. Levin, Susan T. Kater, and Richard L. Wagoner collectively argue that as community colleges organize themselves to respond to economic needs and employer demands, and as they rely more heavily upon workplace efficiencies such as part-time labor, they turn themselves into businesses or corporations and threaten their social and educational mission.

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by MICHAEL LEVIN

This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature! It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

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by Beth Levin

In this rich reference work, Beth Levin classifies over 3,000 English verbs according to shared meaning and behavior. Levin starts with the hypothesis that a verb's meaning influences its syntactic behavior and develops it into a powerful tool for studying the English verb lexicon. She shows how identifying verbs with similar syntactic behavior provides an effective means of distinguishing semantically coherent verb classes, and isolates these classes by examining verb behavior with respect to a wide range of syntactic alternations that reflect verb meaning. The first part of the book sets out alternate ways in which verbs can express their arguments. The second presents classes of verbs that share a kernel of meaning and explores in detail the behavior of each class, drawing on the alternations in the first part. Levin's discussion of each class and alternation includes lists of relevant verbs, illustrative examples, comments on noteworthy properties, and bibliographic references. The result is an original, systematic picture of the organization of the verb inventory. Easy to use, English Verb Classes and Alternations sets the stage for further explorations of the interface between lexical semantics and syntax. It will prove indispensable for theoretical and computational linguists, psycholinguists, cognitive scientists, lexicographers, and teachers of English as a second language.

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by Ira Levin

A successful career woman living in Sliver, a glittering Manhattan high-rise, discovers that someone is watching her every move. By the author of Rosemary's Baby. Reprint. Movie tie-in.

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by Mark Levin

"The Reporter's Notebook" is meant to be the number one writing tool for our youngest journalists, students in grades third through eighth. It's a no-nonsense way for students to organize their deadlines, plan out their interviews, keep track of schedules, and take notes during interviews. The first third of the book contains forms and checklists and helpful hints. This "is" a reporter's notebook, which means plenty of lined pages for organizing thoughts, taking notes, and writing stories. The young user will find encouraging advice from professional writers throughout these lined pages including hints from Frank DeFord, Abigail Van Burn, Leonard Maltin, Art Buchwald, Clifton Daniel, Rex Reed, Dave Barry, John Stossel, Roger Ebert, Connie Chung, Daniel Schorr, and others.

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by Doron P. Levin

A Detroit Free Press reporter demythologizes Lee Iacocca’s leadership of Chrysler, demonstrating how salesmanship and self-promotion invariably trumped innovation and investment. “Everyone who cares about american industry should read [this book]” (New York Times Book Review). Index.

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by Kim Levin

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by Beth Levin

Unaccusativity is an extended investigation into a set of linguistic phenomena that have received much attention over the last fifteen years. Besides providing extensive support for David Perlmutter's hypothesis that unaccusativity is syntactically represented but semantically determined, this monograph contributes significantly to the development of a theory of lexical semantic representation and to the elucidation of the mapping from lexical semantics to syntax. Perlmutter's Unaccusative Hypothesis proposes that there are two classes of intransitive verbs--unergatives and unaccusatives--each associated with a distinct syntactic configuration. Unaccusativity begins by isolating the semantic factors that determine whether a verb will be unaccusative or unergative through a careful examination of the behavior of intransitive verbs from a range of semantic classes in diverse syntactic constructions. Notable are the extensive discussions of verbs of motion, verbs of emission, and various types of verbs of change of state. The authors then introduce rules that determine the syntactic expression of the arguments of the verbs investigated and examine the interactions among them. The proper treatment of verbs that systematically show multiple meanings--and hence variable classification as unaccusative or unergative--is also considered. In the final chapter, the authors argue that the distribution of locative inversion, a purported unaccusative diagnostic, is determined instead by discourse considerations. Linguistic Inquiry Monograph No. 26

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by Kim Levin

dogoma-(n.) 1a: something held as an established opinion; especially: a definite authoritative tenet b: a code of such tenets c: a point of view or tenet put forth as authoritative without adequate grounds. Dogma, a book wherein dogs get to hold the definite authoritative tenet, provides a distinct point of view. And it's one that readers will find both amusing and insightful.In her previous books, photographer Kim Levin touchingly chronicled our affection for dogs in evocative images and words. Now she's applied her creative energy to Dogma, an attractive volume that details a dog's life. More important, Dogma is a code of living for dogs by dogs. But humans just might want to pay attention, too-Dogma presents seemingly innocent lessons that would be valuable for everyone to learn.Throughout Dogma, canines of all varieties demonstrate the good life in entertaining photos by Levin and carefree maxims written by Erica Salmon:o Befriend all sorts of creatures.o Explore your own backyard.o Smile even if your teeth aren't perfect.o Sniff out a situation before running into it.o Let loved ones call you silly names like "Stinky" and "Sweet Pea."Together, the words and pictures create a clever take on how life should be lived. Dog lovers and anyone looking for the simple life will savor this wonderful book.

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by Gerald Levin

Containing over 110 selections by contemporary and classic writers, PROSE MODELS is a rhetorical reader that covers the major elements of paragraph, essay and methods of development with an emphasis on Argument and Persuasive writing.

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by Ira Levin

A Kiss Before Dying not only debuted the talent of best-selling novelist Ira Levin to rave reviews, it also set a new standard in the art of mystery and suspense. Now a modern classic, as gripping in its tautly plotted action as it is penetrating in its exploration of a criminal mind, it tells the shocking tale of a young man who will stop at nothing—not even murder—to get where he wants to go. For he has dreams; plans. He also has charm, good looks, sex appeal, intelligence. And he has a problem. Her name is Dorothy; she loves him, and she's pregnant. The solution may demand desperate measures. But, then, he looks like the kind of guy who could get away with murder. Compellingly, step by determined step, the novel follows this young man in his execution of one plan he had neither dreamed nor foreseen. Nor does he foresee how inexorably he will be enmeshed in the consequences of his own extreme deed.

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by Frank Levin

Calibrating the Cosmos describes hard science, but is gently written. It explains in clear, non-mathematical language the measurements and the interpretation of the resulting data that have led to the current understanding of the origin, evolution and properties of our expanding Big Bang universe. Many people have a sketchy idea of the work of cosmologists, but Professor Levin’s experience in teaching both scientific and liberal arts students has enabled him to impart much of our current thinking without resorting to difficult mathematics. Theoretical concepts are emphasized, in particular the symmetries of homogeneity and isotropy enjoyed by our universe on the largest scales, how these symmetries lead to only one quantity being needed to describe the growth of the universe from its infancy to the present time, and how the so-called parameters of the universe are the ingredients used to construct the model universes to which ours – the real thing – is compared. Levin includes the 2003 results from the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) and the 2003 and 2004 results of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey to ensure that the book is up to date. He explains the relevance of the discoveries done by the new physics Nobel laureates Smoot and Mather! Background material is provided in the first four chapters; the current picture and how it was attained are discussed in the next four chapters; and some unsolved problems and conjectured solutions are explored in the final chapter.

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by John S. Levin

Long regarded as purely a local institution, the community college has become globalized. Two year schools have been affected by economic, cultural, and technological effects of globalization. This book traces the experience of seven community colleges as they engineered organizational change to respond to globalization.

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by Jack Levin

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by Phillis Levin

The sonnet is one of the oldest and most enduring literary forms of the post-classical world, a meeting place of image and voice, passion and reason, elegy and ode. It is a form that both challenges and liberates the poet.For this anthology, poet and scholar Phillis Levin has gathered more than 600 sonnets to tell the full story of the sonnet tradition in the English language. She begins with its Italian origins; takes the reader through its multifaceted development from the Elizabethan era to the Romantic and Victorian; demonstrates its popularity as a vehicle of protest among writers of the Harlem Renaissance and poets who served in the First World War; and explores its revival among modern and contemporary poets. In her vibrant introduction, Levin traces this history, discussing characteristic structures and shifting themes and providing illuminating readings of individual sonnets. She includes an appendix on structure, biographical notes, and valuable explanatory notes and indexes. And, through her narrative and wide-ranging selection of sonnets and sonnet sequences, she portrays not only the evolution of the form over half a millennium but also its dynamic possibilities.

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by Kim Levin

In what other book of portraiture will you find a model bio that includes "chases rats and pigeons" followed by "loves filet mignon and cr©me br»l©e"?Welcome to the dog-centric world of photographer Kim Levin. Nearly a decade ago, Levin began shooting photos of dogs (and occasionally cats) in and around Central Park. What began as a dog-loving photographer's hobby has blossomed into a successful career as a pet portrait artist nonpareil. With nine books of dog photos to her credit and a booming portrait business, Levin has become a virtual Avedon for the pet set.Pawfiles is filled with portraits by turns charming, touching, and goofy. Each dog's mini-portfolio is accompanied by its stats (age, breed, and home) and a short but revealing "about the model" statement. About Oliver, a 2-year-old English bulldog, we learn of a Beanie Baby obsession. Simone, a 7-year-old poodle, is described as "airhead by day and tramp by night," and Max, a 12-year-old border collie, "enjoys butt rubs"¿but, then, who doesn't?This hard-to-resist book is sure to elicit the same two-part response from all dog lovers: 1) I need this on my coffee table, and 2) My dog should be in the sequel.

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by Theodore Craig Levin

Where Rivers and Mountains Sing takes readers on a journey through the rich sonic world of inner Asia, where the elemental energies of wind, water, and echo, the ubiquitous presence of birds and animals, and the legendary feats of heroes have inspired a remarkable art and technology of sound-making among nomadic pastoralists. For inner Asian pastoralists, sound and music form part of a spiritual relationship with the natural environment that has endured in the face of formidable social and political challenges. As performers from Tuva and other parts of inner Asia have responded to the growing worldwide popularity of their music, Levin follows them to the West, describing their soul-searching efforts to nourish global connections while preserving the power and poignancy of their music tradition. Includes a combination video DVD and music CD to acquaint readers with the musicians and their music.

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by Gail Levin

In the acclaimed first edition of Hopper's Places, Gail Levin paired paintings by Edward Hopper with her photographs of the subjects of paintings done in New York and environs, Maine, Gloucester, and Cape Cod to demonstrate how Hopper made art of everyday scenes and how he sometimes made intentional changes from what he observed. For this new edition, Levin has added documentary photographs and Hopper's paintings of sites in Paris, where he painted for several years as a young man, Charleston, Mexico, and the western U.S. to give a broader view of the range of his work and the power with which he transformed his subjects while still remaining faithful to their essential features.

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by Kim Levin

The magic of photographer Kim Levin's photos and touching prose combine to create another poignant essay about the unique and endearing qualities of dogs. This poetic duet of picture and word celebrates the many facets of dogs-the silly things they do, the sweet way they look, the funny moves they make-which all combine to make them so darn lovable. Why We Really Love Dogs celebrates the myriad reasons people love their dogs. Because . . . *they compete for cuteness *they sit for cookies *they just plain look funny In America alone, 40 million people own more than 50 million dogs. Of those dedicated dog owners, about 13 million Americans say they're as attached to their dogs as they are to their best friends. Everyone who has ever treasured a favorite dog will appreciate this collection of heartwarming words and images to pay homage to the special human/pet bond.

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by Ira Levin

When published in 1967, Rosemary's Baby was one of the first contemporary horror novels to become a national bestseller. Ira Levin's second novel (he went on to write such fine thrillers as A Kiss Before Dying, The Stepford Wives, and The Boys from Brazil), Rosemary's Baby, remains perhaps his best work. The author's mainstream "this is how it really happened" style undeniably also made the novel his most widely imitated. The plot line is deceptively simple: What if you were a happily married young woman, living in New York, and one day you awoke to find yourself pregnant? And what if your loving husband had--apparently--sold your soul to Satan? And now you were beginning to believe that your unborn child was, in reality, the son of Satan? Levin subtly makes it all totally plausible, unless of course, dear Rosemary--or the reader--can no longer distinguish fantasy from reality! A wonderfully chilling novel, it was later faithfully transformed into an equally unnerving motion picture. In 1997, a sequel was spawned, Son of Rosemary. --Stanley Wiater

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by Jeff Levin

When Dr. Jeff Levin first pointed out the link between spiritual faith and healing in Essentials of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, his theories were met with skepticism. Since then, more and more physicians and patients have come to accept this mysterious link, mostly because of the convincing studies and data that have since been released. Levine's pioneering work has even led to a new field of inquiry, one he calls the "epidemiology of religion." What makes Levin so credible is his detached approach that simply interprets research and never blames people for their illnesses. "Further, the illness, suffering, or death of a particular person in no way should be--or can be--attributed to a lack of faith or not enough spirituality," writes Levin. "Epidemiology is incapable of addressing such issues. What it can tell us--and does very clearly--is that religious involvement deserves to be recognized as one of the significant factors that promotes health and well-being among groups of people." Unfortunately, what makes Levine credible is also what can make him inaccessible to the average reader. The book is sensibly organized into three parts: the health benefits of religious involvement and spiritual involvement, and then an examination of how these proven benefits will affect the future of medicine. Yet he spends much of the book citing studies and case histories, then listing point-by-point conclusions, making the writing stiffen into medical-journal prose. Levine tries to address the general reader by ending chapters with "Lessons to Consider" and "Questions to Reflect On." But this effort seems tagged on. If you're seeking a book that assembles and synthesizes groundbreaking studies on faith and healing, you'll be greatly rewarded with God, Faith, and Health. If you're looking for a practical guidebook on applying faith to personal healing, this one may be too academic and theoretical. --Gail Hudson

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by Freddie Levin

Part of the 1-2-3 Draw Series--Ideal for children 6-10 years old! The world of fairy tales comes to life with the step-by-step instruction of talented art instructor Freddie Levin. With this installment in the 1-2-3 Draw series, Levin encourages children to create charming, whimsical drawings of their favorite storybook characters and settings. Levin's fun, lively drawings fuel children's imaginations while giving instructions that are easy to follow. Brief written directions accompany the steps, and arrows point out tricky spots that may require extra attention from a young artist. For added inspiration, final drawings are in full color.

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by Donald A. Levin

Combining insights from observation, experimentation, and theory, The Origin, Expansion, and Demise of Plant Species offers a broad overview of species as dynamic entities that arise, have unique evolutionary histories, and ultimately go extinct. It begins with a review of species concepts and the exposition of a new concept; it then addresses plant speciation, the expansion of species from their narrow centers of origin, intraspecific differentiation, and contact zones between differentiated population systems. Special attention is given to the breakdown of cohesion among populations by reproductive and spatial barriers. Also, the ecological and genetic properties of small populations and fragmented population systems are discussed with a focus on the role of hybridization in the demise of species. It ends with an exploration of the longevity of species and the tempo of diversification, contrasting different groups of plants in these respects as well as in rates of chromosomal differentiation. This book provides a new synthesis of evolutionary biology and ecology. It examines species from their origins, then follows them through their expansion, differentiation and loss of cohesion, and decline and extinction. The stages in the lives of species are viewed through ecological and genetic theory, and topics typically addressed independently are woven into a continuous fabric. As the first synthetic treatment of the stages through which plant species pass, this book is very useful for botanists, evolutionary biologists, conservation biologists, as well as all curious students of the biological sciences.

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by Theodore Levin

When a Princeton-trained ethnomusicologist returns to follow up his studies in the Central Asian nations east of China and north of Afghanistan, he stumbles into a cornucopia of music, history, and religion. With a trusty guide called OM, Theodore Levin travels back and forth through the newly liberated cities and countryside of an ancient land that is home to such exotic names as Tashkent and Samarkand. Levin writes not only about his successes in identifying and recording the musical traditions of the area but also of the experiences of the people under Soviet rule, the myths that are kept alive through music, and the healers that use music as therapy. Levin finds a complex and colorful mix of ethnic and religious traditions where music unites Jew, Muslim, and shaman. The Hundred Thousand Fools of God is more than just a travel diary: it is a snapshot of an evolving culture. And the accompanying CD is divine. --Brian Bruya

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by Donald A. Levin

The application of new molecular technology has greatly increased our understanding of the role of chromosomal change in plant evolution. There is now a broad database on genome size variation within and among species and a wide array of nuclear and cytoplasmic genetic markers. There is a variety of literatures addressing this subject but much of it is scattered. This book created a contemporary synthesis or work in this area and addresses issues such as herogeneity, polyploidy, chromosomal rearrangements within species and phenotypic consequences of chromosome doubling.

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by Ted Levin

An engaging and timely exploration of one of the world's great wetlands.

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by Mark Levin

Have you been looking for a handbook that contains everything you need to know to start a student newspaper in your school? Are you a newspaper advisor in need of some teacher-tested tips? Whether your school newspaper is a dream or a reality, "Kids in Print" is a book you should have at your fingertips. Hints on organizing, teaching journalism skills, layout, and publication-plus a variety of student reproducibles and a handy glossary to help motivate real-life writing experiences are all included in this informative resource by the creator of NESPA, the National Elementary Schools Press Association. Let Mind-Stretch help you get your "Kids in Print." For grades 3-9.

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by Freddie Levin

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by Leonard Levin

IDIOT-PROOF SPEEDWRITING AND SHORTHAND You might be confused after reading: "Idiot-Proof Speedwriting and Shorthand". Is that made for stupid people? Not at all! Our system is so unique and easy that anybody can master it. EasyScript/ComputerScript books are the first place to turn to when you're new to speedwriting and shorthand. Even if you've studied this subject and wish to continue using some your abbreviating techniques, EasyScript can be a great addition to combine it with your existing method. In other words, EasyScript books are intended for individuals who are: • Intelligent. They know that they need to learn how take fast and accurate notes quickly but don't want to waste time with other speedwriting and shorthand books. • Frustrated. They have tried to do master shorthand or speedwriting but found them too complicated. • Confused. They're simply mystified by failing to grasp the subject. Are you intimidated and confused by shorthand? Do you find that traditional shorthand and speedwriting books are overloaded with symbols to memorize and you'll never use them? If you know what you need to do - but just don't know how to do it - then EasyScript/ ComputerScript is for you. EasyScript/ComputerScript books are written for those intimidated and hard-working folks who know they're not dumb, but find that the complexities of shorthand and speedwriting make them lose motivation. EasyScript/ ComputerScript is the proven method for anyone who needs to take fast notes and accurate at meetings, on the phone and in school.

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by Beth Levin

The relationship between verbs and their arguments is a widely debated topic in linguistics. This comprehensive survey provides an overview of this important research area, exploring theories of how a verb's semantics can determine the morphosyntactic realization of its arguments. Assuming a close connection between verb meaning and syntactic structure, the analysis constructs a bridge between lexical-semantic and syntactic research. Synthesizing work results from a range of linguistic subdisciplines and a variety of theoretical frameworks, it will be invaluable to research in syntax, semantics, and related fields.

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by Freddie Levin

Levin spirits kids away to a world of fantastic beasts with sections covering Medieval Europe, the British Isles, Asia; the Middle East, and Greek and Roman mythology. 1-2-3 Draw Mythical Creatures gives children the fun, straightforward instruction needed to draw Cyclopes, dragons, hippogriffs and many other mythical creatures. Step-by-step pencil-drawing lessons follow introductory explanations of basic shapes, and each drawing finishes in full color. Kids' how-to-draw books are innately appealing and are perennial favorites in schools and libraries, but 1-2-3 Draw Mythical Creatures also gives classroom teachers a unique opportunity to bring studies of foreign cultures to life.

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by David Michael Levin

David Michael Levin's ongoing exploration of the moral character and enlightenment-potential of vision takes a new direction in The Philosopher's Gaze. Levin examines texts by Descartes, Husserl, Wittgenstein, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Benjamin, Merleau-Ponty, and Lévinas, using our culturally dominant mode of perception and the philosophical discourse it has generated as the site for his critical reflections on the moral culture in which we are living.In Levin's view, all these philosophers attempted to understand, one way or another, the distinctive pathologies of the modern age. But every one also attempted to envision--if only through the faintest of traces, traces of mutual recognition, traces of another way of looking and seeing--the prospects for a radically different lifeworld. The world, after all, inevitably reflects back to us the character, the reach and range, of our vision.In these provocative essays, the author draws on the language of hermeneutical phenomenology and at the same time refines phenomenology itself as a method of working with our experience and thinking critically about the culture in which we live.

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by Harold L Levin

Utilizing actual case studies and field photographs, this successful lab manual covers the full spectrum of historical geology sediments, plate tectonics, paleontology, and petrology in flexible, self-contained units. This manual has been developed for use in both non-majors and combined courses in historical geology. The exercises emphasize the principles and methods by which geologists discover the origins and changing nature of our planet. These exercises or "studies" will help students understand how ancient conditions can be read from rocks and fossils, how geologic forces at the surface and within the planet can alter the environment, and how events of the past can be placed within an integrated chronological sequence. The exercises are designed for students who may not intend to specialize in geology. This does not mean, however, that the treatment is superficial, nor that it cannot give adequate preparation for students pursuing an academic major in the earth sciences.

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by Freddie Levin

*Features easy-to-follow beginner-level instruction for learning to draw the human form *Includes a range of popular subject matter--readers will learn to draw figures in a variety of action poses from playing soccer and baseball to skateboarding and bicycling to doing ballet and martial arts This enticing collection of easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons gives budding artists a structured approach to drawing the human form. Readers will learn to draw the main components of the body from front and side views, and learn the importance of proportion. The book covers faces from front and side views, pays special attention to hands and feet, skin color, and hair, and then launches into numerous examples of people in action.

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by MICHAEL LEVIN

This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature! It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

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by David Michael Levin

This collection of original essays by preeminent interpreters of continental philosophy explores the question of whether Western thought and culture have been dominated by a vision-centered paradigm of knowledge, ethics, and power. It focuses on the character of vision in modern philosophy and on arguments for and against the view that contemporary life and thought are distinctively "ocularcentric." The authors examine these ideas in the context of the history of philosophy and consider the character of visual discourse in the writings of Plato, Descartes, Hegel, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Benjamin, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty, Levinas, Derrida, Foucault, Gadamer, Wittgenstein, and Habermas. With essays on television, the visual arts, and feminism, the book will interest readers in cultural studies, gender studies, and art history as well as philosophers.

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by Jack Levin

"An excellent book for the marginally interested, poorly prepared student that also does not turn off the better students - and that is quite an achievement." -- Steve Beach, Kentucky Wesleyan University "Overall this is a very strong reader. The essays are general enough to be moved around providing the instructor with the flexibility to build the course the way s/he desires. The text is very readable and the essays are interesting to students– also the essays within are relatively brief. All helps avoid the "textbook dread" that some students bring to an Introductory course. The strong application of ideas within the readings helps illustrate the points made in lecture and the relatively low cost of the text makes it even more "student friendly"." -- Bob Carrothers, Kent State University "The major strength of Levin’s Sociological Snapshots is its readability for college students. This comes from the fact that it is well-written in more of a journalistic style, and from the very engaging content of the essays. I think that by including reference to classic and relevant sociological research, the book also really does justice to the contributions made by the discipline. As an alternative to information-dense, but sometimes boring standard textbooks, it is really great to have it available. I have used previous editions on several occasions and always have had positive student response to the text." -- Joel See, University of New England When it comes to Sociology, "seeing" is indeed believing. In Sociological Snapshots 4: Seeing Social Structure and Change in Everyday Life, Jack Levin bridges the gap between sociological theorizing and everyday experiences by developing students’ ability to "see" sociology via "snapshots" of culture and social structure. Unlike other basic readers, this book contains a set of informal essays with topics ranging from elevator culture to domestic terrorism, from fads to the Washington, D.C., snipers. Every snapshot contains a mix of both social science and journalism; the essays present anecdotal confirmation -- illustrations and examples rather than hard, statistical fact. Some essays are speculative pieces about changes in society or about the future while others seek to throw a new perspective on aspects of society that may have seemed obvious before. The tone and readability of the essays ease students into the world of sociological analysis by relating abstract sociological concepts to the concrete problems confronting ordinary individuals in our society. Features of this text: Contemporary. Short, informal essays covering topics such as hate crimes, Americans’ hygiene habits, and job stress get students on the road to thinking sociologically. Student-friendly. Introductions preceding each section link these informal essays to the central ideas in sociology. Balanced. An annotated reading list concludes each section, tying the informal essays to the more formal research literature of the discipline. Thought-provoking. Writing, observation, and data-collecting exercises at the end of each section encourage students to use and develop their sociological eye still further. New to the Fourth Edition: Seven new Snapshots have been added on current topics: gender inequality, the Washington ,D.C., snipers, profiling terrorists, immigrant bashing, the stigma of aging, the impact of coalitions on white supremacists, and domestic terrorism. The new essays have a comparative perspective, emphasizing differences and similarities in societies around the world. All Snapshots have been modified or updated to reflect current topics and the latest research. Sociological Snapshots 4 is designed to help students understand and appreciate the sociological perspective. In a simple and entertaining style, this book continues to link everyday experiences to foundational concepts and concerns and analyze data about social reality. This book is recommended as a supplementary text in the introductory sociology and social problems courses, as well as other courses across the Sociology curriculum..

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by Michael H. Levin

This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature!

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by Carole Levin

"I may have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king."--Elizabeth IWhether this sentence is an accurate transcription of Elizabeth's speech at Tilbury in 1588, it does characterize some of the struggles, contradictions, and cultural anxieties that dominated the collective consciousness of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. In The Heart and Stomach of a King, Carole Levin explores contemporary representations of the unmarried, childless Elizabeth and focuses on the ways in which members of her court, foreign ambassadors, and a motley--and sometimes delusional--collection of subjects responded to her. Throughout, Levin's purpose is to explore how gender constructions, role expectations, and beliefs about sexuality influenced both Elizabeth's self-presentation and others' perceptions of her as a female, and Protestant, ruler.

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by Jenny Levin

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by Caroline D. Levin

"Living With Blind Dogs," now in its second edition, is the only published resource book on this topic. It embodies helpful hints from hundreds of blind-dog owners, as well as years of ophthalmic nursing, veterinary, and dog training experiences. Both the veterinary community and dog owners alike continue to praise this text, in which Levin successfully answers the common question: "What do I do now?" This revised edition contains all the topics covered in the first edition, such as: Dealing with feelings of loss and grief, how dogs react to blindness, conditions that cause blindness and how they progress, genetics, pack issues, training concepts, new skills, helpful hints to negotiate the house, yard, and community, toys, games, and suppliers/resources. This revised edition also includes numerous new sections and chapters: Dogs both blind and deaf, dogs blind from birth, white canes and other devices, circling behaviors, changes in barking patterns, dealing with cats, giving eye drops, traveling and camping with a blind dog, adding another dog to the pack, dry eye syndrome, VKH, and new findings on PRA and SARD.

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by Mark Levin

Conservative talk radio host, lawyer, and frequent National Review contributor Mark R. Levin comes out firing against the United States Supreme Court in Men in Black, accusing the institution of corrupting the ideals of America's founding fathers. The court, in Levin's estimation, pursues an ideology-based activist agenda that oversteps its authority within the government. Levin examines several decisions in the court's history to illustrate his point, beginning with the landmark Marbury v. Madison case, wherein the court granted itself the power to declare acts of the other branches of government unconstitutional. He devotes later chapters to other key cases culminating in modern issues such as same-sex marriage and the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill. Like effective attorneys do, Levin packs in copious research material and delivers his points with tremendous vigor, excoriating the justices for instances where he feels strict constit utional constructivism gave way to biased interpretation. But Levin's definition of "activism" seems inconsistent. In the case of McCain-Feingold, the court declined to rule on a bill already passed by congress and signed by the president, but Levin, who thinks the bill violates the First Amendment, still accuses them of activism even when they were actually passive. To his talk-radio listeners, Levin's hard-charging style and dire warnings of the court's direction will strike a resonant tone of alarm, though the hyperbole may be a bit off-putting to the uninitiated. As an attack on the vagaries of decisions rendered by the Supreme Court and on some current justices, Men in Black scores points and will likely lead sympathetic juries to conviction. --John Moe

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by Gregory M. Levin

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by Martin Levin

So William Morris won't return your calls? And the folks at Scott Meredith are still charging too much? Then hunker down and grit your teeth: it's time to take matters into your own hands. Renounce the passivity so often associated with the writer's lot and be your own agent. Ex-publishing executive Martin Levin takes you through all the steps in this book of basics, from cover letters to contracts. Note, however, that the info here is geared toward those who want to break into publishing. If scripting is your game, you'll just have to go out and produce your own flick.

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by Leonard Levin

Idiot-Proof Speedwriting and Shorthand You might be confused after reading: "Idiot-Proof Speedwriting and Shorthand". Is that made for stupid people? Not at all! Our system is so unique and easy that anybody can master it. Check out our audio demo at EASYSCRIPT.COM (click on `Audio Demo'). EasyScript/ComputerScript books are the first place to turn to when you're new to speedwriting and shorthand. Even if you've studied this subject and wish to continue using some your abbreviating techniques, EasyScript can be a great addition to combine it with your existing method. In other words, the EasyScript books are intended for individuals who are: • Intelligent. They know that they need to learn how take fast and accurate notes quickly but don't want to waste time with other speedwriting and shorthand books. • Frustrated. They have tried to do master shorthand or speedwriting but found them too complicated. • Confused. They're simply mystified by failing to grasp the subject. Are you intimidated and confused by shorthand? Do you find that traditional shorthand and speedwriting books are overloaded with symbols to memorize and you'll never use them? If you know what you need to do — but just don't know how to do it — then EasyScript/ ComputerScript is for you. EasyScript/ComputerScript books are written for those intimidated and hard-working folks who know they're not dumb, but find that the complexities of shorthand and speedwriting make them lose motivation. EasyScript/ ComputerScript is the proven method for anyone who needs to take fast notes and accurate at meetings, on the phone and in school.

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by Gail Levin

Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Heckscher Museum in Huntington, New York, this fresh and engaging look at a great American composer reveals a little-known but critically important passion in his life: cherished friendships with some of the most remarkable artists of the twentieth century, many of whom had a significant influence on Copland's music throughout his long and illustrious career. There are two essays, one that focuses on Copland's interactions with the art world (visual and otherwise), the other on his music. The book looks at how the composer's fascination with folk and popular culture, native arts, jazz, cinema, and the search for an American national art gave form to his music, which sprang not only from his personal talent but also from connections to the powerful creative forces around him. Also documented are Copland's friendships with painters such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Diego Rivera; choreographers Martha Graham and Agnes de Mille; and writers Hart Crane, Gertrude Stein, and others. Appalachian Spring and other great Copland works are discussed in context, with photos of ballets and films for which Copland composed included. Paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures by Picasso, de Kooning, Noguchi, and others suggest the parallels between Copland's genius and that of his fellow artists.

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by MICHAEL LEVIN

This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

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by Freddie Levin

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by Michael Levin

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by Ira Levin

International bestselling author Ira Levin returns to the horror of his 1967 ground-breaking novel Rosemary's Baby with this terrifying sequel set at the dawn of the Millennium! Thirty-three years ago, Rosemary gave birth to the Devil's child while under the control of an evil, satanic cult. Now the year is 1999, and humanity dreads the approaching 21st Century, desperately in search of a savior for this troubled world. In New York City, Rosemary's son Andy is believed to be that savior. But is he the force of good his followers accept him to be? Or is he his father's son? Rosemary and Andy will be reunited in a battle of good versus evil which will decide the fate of the world and of humanity....

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by Caroline D. Levin

"Dogs, Diet, and Disease" delves into some of today's most troubling canine illnesses, including diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, Cushing disease, hypothyroidism, liver disease, and kidney degeneration. Levin takes an indepth look at the factors that cause canine illness, examines options for treatment, and provides detailed instructions on how to feed and care for chronically ill dogs. Topics include: • Normal canine metabolism and digestion • Easy-to-understand explanations of the disease processes • Concepts of autoimmune disease • Commercial diets, home-cooked diets, and fresh food diets • Digestive enzymes and other nutritional aides • How to care for Cushinoid dogs • Giving insulin injections and home blood glucose testing • Related ophthalmic diseases and treatment • Urinary tract disease, infection and incontinence • Liver, thyroid, and dental issues • Emotional support for owners

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by James Levin

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by James Levin

*T8862-9, 0-205-28862-6, Levin, James (Pennsylvania State University), Nolan, James F. (Pennsylvania State University), PRINCIPLES OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: A Professional Decision-Making Model, Third Edition, Previous Edition ISBN: 0-205-16615-6, 6 x 9, paperbound, 256 pp., $27.00 K, HE07 * / This book provides a theoretically-based but practical system for helping Each chapter carefully lays out a set of management principles to allow teachers to acquire a valuable array of non-coercive strategies to prevent, cope with, and solving classroom management problems. Real-life case studies appear throughout the book and provide concrete illustrations of actual classroom issues and problems and examples of the types of decisions teachers may make to enhance the opportunities for their students to learn. A programmatic presentation of decision-making steps shows teachers how to approach each particular classroom management situation and choose from a range of options how best to handle a variety of problems. A variety of theoretical perspectives, each fleshed out with cases taken from actual classrooms, give students many choices in how to handle issues that may arise in their own classrooms. An Appendix, Discipline Problem Analysis Inventory, gives teachers a handy overview of what to look for in assessing classroom problems and guidelines for addressing these effectively. Market: For anyone interested in Classroom Management.

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by Diane E. Levin

Thong panties, padded bras, and risqué Halloween costumes for young girls. T-shirts that boast “Chick Magnet” for toddler boys. Sexy content on almost every television channel, as well as in books, movies, video games, and even cartoons. Hot young female pop stars wearing provocative clothing and dancing suggestively while singing songs with sexual and sometimes violent lyrics. These products are marketed aggressively to our children; these stars are held up for our young daughters to emulate–and for our sons to see as objects of desire.Popular culture and technology inundate our children with an onslaught of mixed messages at earlier ages than ever before. Corporations capitalize on this disturbing trend, and without the emotional sophistication to understand what they are doing and seeing, kids are getting into increasing trouble emotionally and socially; some may even to engage in precocious sexual behavior. Parents are left shaking their heads, wondering: How did this happen? What can we do?So Sexy So Soon is an invaluable and practical guide for parents who are fed up, confused, and even scared by what their kids–or their kids’ friends–do and say. Diane E. Levin, Ph.D., and Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D., internationally recognized experts in early childhood development and the impact of the media on children and teens, understand that saying no to commercial culture–TV, movies, toys, Internet access, and video games–isn’t a realistic or viable option for most families. Instead, they offer parents essential, age-appropriate strategies to counter the assault. For instance:• Help your children expand their imaginations by suggesting new ways for them to play with toys–for example, instead of “playing house” with dolls, they might send their toys on a backyard archeological adventure.• Counteract the narrow gender stereotypes in today’s media: ask your son to help you cook; get your daughter outside to play ball.• Share your values and concerns with other adults–relatives, parents of your children’s friends–and agree on how you’ll deal with TV and other media when your children are at one another’s houses.Filled with savvy suggestions, helpful sample dialogues, and poignant true stories from families dealing with these issues, So Sexy So Soon provides parents with the information, skills, and confidence they need to discuss sensitive topics openly and effectively so their kids can just be kids.

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by Frances A. Levin

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by Donald A. Levin

Combining insights from observation, experimentation, and theory, The Origin, Expansion, and Demise of Plant Species offers a broad overview of species as dynamic entities that arise, have unique evolutionary histories, and ultimately go extinct. It begins with a review of species concepts and the exposition of a new concept; it then addresses plant speciation, the expansion of species from their narrow centers of origin, intraspecific differentiation, and contact zones between differentiated population systems. Special attention is given to the breakdown of cohesion among populations by reproductive and spatial barriers. Also, the ecological and genetic properties of small populations and fragmented population systems are discussed with a focus on the role of hybridization in the demise of species. It ends with an exploration of the longevity of species and the tempo of diversification, contrasting different groups of plants in these respects as well as in rates of chromosomal differentiation. This book provides a new synthesis of evolutionary biology and ecology. It examines species from their origins, then follows them through their expansion, differentiation and loss of cohesion, and decline and extinction. The stages in the lives of species are viewed through ecological and genetic theory, and topics typically addressed independently are woven into a continuous fabric. As the first synthetic treatment of the stages through which plant species pass, this book is very useful for botanists, evolutionary biologists, conservation biologists, as well as all curious students of the biological sciences.

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by Gail Levin

This sumptuous book presents the full range of Edward Hopper's work and offers greater access to Hopper, the man, than any other single volume. This book goes beyond the standard evaluations of the man and his work to reveal a complex man, introspective and intellectual yet romantic, and to illuminate the many levels of meaning in the paintings of his maturity.

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by David Michael Levin

Nietzsche and Heidegger saw in modernity a time endangered by nihilism. Starting out from this interpretation, David Levin links the nihilism raging today in Western society and culture to our concrete historical experience with vision.

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by Diane E. Levin

As violence in the media and media-linked toys increases, parents and teachers are also seeing an increase in children's war play. The authors have revised this popular text to provide more practical guidance for working with children to promote creative play, and for positively influencing the lessons about violence children are learning.Using a developmental and sociopolitical viewpoint, the authors examine five possible strategies for resolving the war play dilemma and show which best satisfy both points of view: banning war play; taking a laissez-faire approach; allowing war play with specified limits; actively facilitating war play; and limiting war play while providing alternative ways to work on the issues. New for the Second Edition:* More anecdotal material about adults' and children's experiences with war play, including examples from both home and school settings.* Greater emphasis on the impact of media and commercialization on children's war play, including recent trends in media, programming, marketing, and war toys.* Expanded discussion about the importance of the distinction between imitative and creative war play.* Summary boxes of key points directed at teachers or parents.* New information about violent video games, media cross feeding, and gender development and sex-role stereotyping.* A more extensive list of resources and further reading for adults and children.

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by Gail Levin

"A definitive biography." Robert Hughes, Time "A nearly flawless account of a remarkable artist . . . a compelling and accessible narrative for anyone even remotely interested in modern American art." Michael Kammen, The New York Times Book Review This acclaimed biography of Edward Hopper is essential reading for anyone interested in the world-famous realist artist. This second, expanded edition doubles the number of illustrations, and includes a new section of paintings in color. A newly added section on Hopper's international influence on culture, especially on contemporary art, poetry, and cinema, makes this edition unique. The original biography (Edward Hopper: An Intimate Biography, Knopf, 1995) has long been considered the seminal review of Edward Hopper's life and work. The biography's focus is the laconic, introverted painter's stormy forty-three-year marriage to outspoken and gregarious Josephine ("Jo") Nivison, herself an artist, and draws extensively on Jo Hopper's intimate diaries, which she kept from the early 1930s until shortly before her death in 1968 (just 10 months after her husband died).

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by Phyllis Lee Levin

Wife of one president and mother of another, Abigail Adams was an extraordinary woman living at an extraordinary time in American history. A tireless letter writer and diarist, her penetrating and often caustic impressions of most of the major persons of her day--including Ben Franklin, George and Martha Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and King George III, among others--provide one of the best first-hand accounts of the American Revolution. This biography, researched and written over a fourteen-year period, is a fascinating portrait of a brilliant woman at the center of the founding of the American republic.

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by Freddie Levin

In this exciting collection of easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Freddie Levin introduces budding artists to a variety of baby animals from around the world. Starting with simple shapes drawn in pencil, some drawings emerge in just a few steps. Others take more concentration, but the effort pays off. This fun instructional book guides young artists through a successful drawing experience, and inspires them to continue to explore on their own. And you can bet they will with 1-2-3 Draw Baby Animals!

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by Carole Levin

The Reign of Elizabeth I looks at the difficulties Elizabeth and England faced during a time of war and economic distress, and great social and cultural changes. During this time, England became a Protestant nation, and though Elizabeth tried to keep peace, by the end of her reign England was involved in a war with Catholic Spain. The period was also significant culturally and socially, as gender expectations changed and Shakespeare's plays were part of a great cultural development.

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by Michael Levin

Michael Levin’s 1997 masterpiece, Why Race Matters, quickly became a classic, and just as quickly went out print. Used copies of the hardcover edition have sold for up to $500.00. New Century Foundation is proud to offer this affordable softcover edition. It includes every word of the original, plus a new foreword by Jared Taylor.

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by Jack Levin

The Fifth Edition of the best-selling Sociological Snapshots continues to provide a solid foundation for students as it introduces them to the world of sociological analysis. Combining abstract sociological concepts with interesting and grounded essays (“snapshots”) on issues of contemporary interest, this book helps students discover relevant connections and encourages them to develop a sociological eye. By linking everyday life experiences to foundational concepts and concerns, it serves as an effective springboard from the student’s familiar and concrete world to the more abstract realm of sociological theory and the sociological perspective. Student-friendly introductions preceding each section of the text provide rich context and tie the readings to the central concepts of sociological thought, while writing, observation, and data-collecting exercises following each section encourage students to practice what they are learning. New to the Fifth EditionFeatures updated topics and research within each essay Includes five new snapshots on current issues: immigrants from Latin American countries; celebratory rioting by college students; hate as a mental illness; sex offenders; and violence on the national mall in Washington, D.C. Provides an updated annotated reading list at the end of each section, connecting the informal essays to the more formal research literature of the discipline  Intended Audience: Using accessible language and an entertaining writing style, this book is a valuable supplementary text for Introductory Sociology, Social Change, or Modernization courses.

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by Simon Levin

We all know that our planet is losing its biological diversity at an alarming rate, with frightening implications for our future. But when does an ecosystem hit the breaking point? In this important book, Princeton biologist Simon Levin offers general readers the first look at how the new science of complexity can help to solve our looming ecological crisis. Levin argues that our biosphere is the classic embodiment of what scientists call complex adaptive systems. By exploring how such systems work, we can determine how they might fail: How much loss can an ecosystem bear before it starts to collapse? How resilient are these systems? Do they in fact hover at the edge of chaos? A deeply original work on one of the most pressing issues of our time, Fragile Dominion is a powerful appeal to understand and protect the global “commons.”

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by Jack Levin

Hate crimes-violence aimed at individuals because they are members of a particular group-were once considered the rare illegal actions of a small but vocal assortment of extremists who thrived on hating minorities. No more. In this new book by two of the country's leading experts on hate crimes, published ten years after their classic book of the same name, these most-recognized authorities and media commentators reinterpret this scourge of our generation-hatred based on race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, and even citizenship. In the aftermath of the worst act of terrorism in this country's history-the bombing of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001-the authors probe the causes and characteristics of such acts of hatred and, most vitally, their consequences for all of us.

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