books by Wilfrid Laurier University Press     books:     Franz Schubert   Movies I own part 6   Wilfrid Laurier Un...      Dante & the Unorthodox: The Aesthetics of Transgression Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2005 During his lifetime, Dante was condemned as corrupt and banned from Florence on pain of death. But in 1329, eight years after his death, he was again viciously condemned?this time as a heretic and false prophet?by Friar Guido Vernani. From Vernani?s inquisitorial viewpoint, the author of the Commedia ?seduced? his readers by offering them ?a ...             Florence Nightingale at First Hand Lynn McDonald Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2010 On the centenary of Florence Nightingales death, questions have been raised as to her real achievements. Although a legend in her own time, Nightingale has recently been attacked by academics and in two BBC films. This book takes on the Nightingale debunkers to give an informed and clear-eyed look at Nightingale as public health advocate, ...             From Civil Strife to Peace Building: Examining Private Sector Involvement in West African Reconstruction ... Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2009 From Civil Strife to Peace Building examines peace-building efforts in the fragile West African states of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Côte d?Ivoire, with a focus on the role of the private sector in leading the reconstruction initiatives. Given that aid and debt relief, the traditional remedies for dependency and underdevelopment, have not been ...             Covering Niagara: Studies in Local Popular Culture (Cultural Studies) Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2010 Covering Niagara: Studies in Local Popular Culture closely examines some of the myriad forms of popular culture in the Niagara region of Canada. Essays consider common assumptions and definitions of what popular culture is and seek to determine whether broad theories of popular culture can explain or make sense of localized instances of popular ...             Vulcans, Earthlings and Marketing ROI: Getting Finance, Marketing and Advertising onto the Same Planet David Rutherford, Jonathan Knowles Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2007 An Earthling's Perspective This is a great book that intuitively walks the reader through the process of explaining marketing to be more relevant to those in finance. I thought the breakdown of the subjects into shorter chapters also helps find important points when going back through the book. ...             This Spot of Ground: Spiritual Baptists in Toronto Carol B. Duncan Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2008 This Spot of Ground: Spiritual Baptists in Toronto represents the first detailed exploration of an African-Caribbean religion in the context of contemporary migration to Canada. Toronto is home to Canadas largest black population, a significant portion of which comprises Caribbean migrants and their descendants. This book shows how the ...             Readings in Eastern Religions: 2nd edition Harold Coward, Ronald Neufeldt, ... Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2006 Originally developed for use in introductory courses on Eastern religious traditions, this popular anthology offers a selection of readings from primary texts of India, China, and Japan. For the second edition, the editors have added excerpts and have written introductions that provide a more comprehensive context for the readings. A section on ...             Erect Men/Undulating Women: The Visual Imagery of Gender, "Race" and Progress in Reconstructive Illustrations ... Melanie G. Wiber Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 1998 Based on intensive study of human origin illustrations, responses from students and colleagues and research into reconstructive illustration and feminist criticism of Western art, this ground-breaking book traces the subtle ways in which paleoanthropological conventions have influenced and have shifted in the creation of these illustrations. Wiber ...             Global Food Crisis, The: Governance Challenges and Opportunities (Studies in International Governance) Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2009 Scholarly and highly recommended for social issues collections With nearly seven billion mouths to feed, is there truly enough to go around? "The Global Food Crisis: Governance Challenges and Opportunities" discusses the problems that the world faces with its food resources and the short supply it can face, primarily in the ...             Sacred Sound: Experiencing Music in World Religions Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2006 wonderful experience product is exactly what i was looking for, although i do wish it would've arrive faster with the standard shipping. overall it is great, condition of the book was new and CD was included as well. Goodbuy!             Haiti: Hope for a Fragile State (Studies in International Governance) Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2006 ?This book...avoids the political debates about Jean-Bertrand Aristide that dominate so many current writings about Haiti. Its focus is the society itself, the sources of difference, the origins of violence, and the possibility of change....The superb work done by the editors has established a high standard for future efforts.? (Terry Copp and ...             Pursuing Giraffe: A 1950s Adventure (Life Writing) Anne Innis Dagg Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2006 A Story of Giraffes and a Young Lady in Africa This book really tells several stories at the same time. The nominal story is that of studying giraffes in Africa beginning in 1956. This year of study produced numerous scientific papers on the behavior of giraffes, their subspeciation, distribution, food ...             Flora Tells a Story: The Apocalypse of Paul and Its Contexts (Studies in Christianity and Judaism) Michael Kaler Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2008 In early Christianity, many people were inspired to write gospels, treatises, letters, and stories celebrating the new faith, but not all of these writings are found in the New Testament. One such story from an unknown author is the Coptic, gnostic Apocalypse of Paul , a tale of the apostle Paul?s ascent to the heavens that was lost for millennia ...             One Best Way?, The: Breastfeeding History, Politics, and Policy in Canada (Studies in Childhood and Family in ... Tasnim Nathoo, Aleck Ostry Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2009 Well written, engaging, and informative--A must read The One Best Way? Breastfeeding History, Politics, and Policy in Canada, By Tasnim Nathoo and Aleck Ostry, is an excellent read. It is well written, engaging, and informative to say the least. Breastfeeding practices are relevant to every single one of our lives. ...             Dilemmas of Reconciliation: Cases and Concepts Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2003 How can bitter enemies who have inflicted unspeakable acts of cruelty on each other live together in peace? At a time in history when most organized violence consists of civil wars and when nations resort to genocidal policies, when horrendous numbers of civilians have been murdered, raped, or expelled from their homes, this book explores the ...          products you might be interested in search for books illustrations, international, opportunities, reconciliation, reconstruction, reconstructive      toavi.com    web randomly chosen music: Hilding Rosenberg: Piano Works, Vol. 2: Suite (1924), Sonata No. 2 (1925), ...