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“ronald j fields”

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  • W.C. Fields by Himself

    His Intended Autobiography with Hitherto Unpublished Letters, Notes, Scripts, and Articles

    by W.C. Fields, Ronald J. Fields ...
    Fields never got around to writing his autobiography, but at his death in 1946, he left behind a vast assortment of notes, outlines, scrapbooks, letters, scripts, scenarios, and photographs. Now his grandson, Ronald J. Fields, has edited and woven this wealth of previously unpublished material into a unique new portrait of the Great One--in his own words. This book establishes the true facts about ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The SAGE Handbook of Aging, Work and Society

    Edited by John Field, Ronald J Burke, Cary L. Cooper ...
    Aging has emerged as a major and urgent issue for individuals, organisations and governments of our time.In this well-timed and comprehensive handbook, key international contributors to the field of study come together to create a definitive map of the subject. Framed by an authoritative introductory chapter, the SAGE Handbook of Aging, Work and Society offers a critical overview of the most ... Read more

    $118.99 USD

  • The Steppe and Other Stories, 1887-91

    by Anton Chekhov ...
    Translated by Ronald Wilks ...
    This collection of Chekhov's finest early writing reveals a young writer mastering the art of the short story. 'The Steppe', which established his reputation, is the unforgettable tale of a boy's journey to a new school in Kiev, travelling through majestic landscapes towards an unknown destiny. 'Gusev' depicts an ocean voyage, where the sea takes on a terrifying, primeval power; 'The Kiss' ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • After Political Correctness

    The Humanities And Society In The 1990s

    by Christopher Newfield, Ronald Strickland ...
    This book resituates the political correctness debates in the humanities branch of the academy. It contends that conservatives have tainted entire academic disciplines to cause university humanists to go from irrelevant to dangerous overnight. ... Read more

    $68.99 USD

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  • Ward No. 6 and Other Stories, 1892-1895

    by Anton Chekhov ...
    Translated by Ronald Wilks ...
    These stories from the middle period of Chekhov's career show him exploring complex, ambiguous and often extreme emotions. Influenced by his own experiences as a doctor, 'Ward No. 6', set in a mental hospital, is a savage indictment of the medical profession. 'The Black Monk', portraying an academic who has strange hallucinations, explores ideas of genius and insanity; in 'Murder', religious ... Read more

    $11.39 USD

  • The Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904

    by Anton Chekhov, Ronald Wilks ...
    Translated by Ronald Wilks ...
    In the final years of his life, Chekhov had reached the height of his powers as a dramatist, and also produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces. The poignant 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'About Love' examine the nature of love outside of marriage - its romantic idealism and the fear of disillusionment. And in stories such as 'Peasants', 'The House with the Mezzanine' and ... Read more

    $10.69 USD

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  • The Cossacks and Other Stories

    by Leo Tolstoy ...
    Translated by David McDuff ...
    In 1851, at the age of twenty-two, Tolstoy joined the Russian army and travelled to the Caucasus as a soldier. The four years that followed were among the most significant in his life, and deeply influenced the stories collected here. Begun in 1852 but unfinished for a decade, The Cossacks describes the experiences of Olenin, a young cultured Russian who comes to despise civilization after ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • An Inclusive Academy

    Achieving Diversity and Excellence

    by Abigail J. Stewart, Virginia Valian ...
    How colleges and universities can live up to their ideals of diversity, and why inclusivity and excellence go hand in hand.Most colleges and universities embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusion, but many fall short, especially in the hiring, retention, and advancement of faculty who would more fully represent our diverse world—in particular women and people of color. In this book, Abigail ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Work-Life Balance

    A Psychological Perspective

    Edited by Fiona Jones, Ronald J Burke, Mina Westman ...
    What are the effects of conflict between home and work?Does work stress affect those who live with you?In the rapidly changing modern work environment, time pressures seem ever increasing and new technology allows work to be conducted any time and anywhere. These are just two of the factors that make it more and more difficult for working men and women to integrate work and home life. Consequently ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • Nudge and the Law

    A European Perspective

    Edited by Professor Alberto Alemanno, Professor Anne-Lise Sibony ...
    Series series Modern Studies in European Law
    Behavioural sciences help refine our understanding of human decision-making. Their insights are immensely relevant for policy-making since public intervention works much better when it targets real people rather than imaginary beings assumed to be perfectly rational. Increasingly, governments around the world are keen to rely on those insights for reshaping public interventions in a wide range of ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • Where to from Here?

    Keeping Medicare Sustainable

    by Stephen Duckett ...
    Series Book 161 - Queen's Policy Studies Series
    Universal healthcare, perhaps the most distinguishing feature of Canada's public policy, is under fire, criticized for its heavy expense and questionable sustainability. In Where to From Here?: Keeping Medicare Sustainable, Stephen Duckett defends Canadian Medicare, addressing key concerns and refuting criticism, while also acknowledging flaws in the system and room for improvement.Duckett argues ... Read more

    $29.49 USD

  • A Wider Social Role for Sport

    Who's Keeping the Score?

    by Fred Coalter ...
    Sport is perceived to have the potential to alleviate a variety of social problems and generally to ‘improve’ both individuals and the communities in which they live. Sport is promoted as a relatively cost effective antidote to a range of social problems – often those stemming from social exclusion - including poor health, high crime levels, drug abuse and persistent youth offending, educational ... Read more

    $73.99 USD