Product Description: Book by Gallagher, Michael

Product Description: This book examines candidate selection in nine liberal democracies -- Belgium, Britain, France, West Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and Norway. It describes the methods by which parties select their candidates; analyses the factors which influence the form of selection used; and considers the consequences of candidate selection...read more

Young interns Suguro, compelled by circumstance, Toda, a cynic, and Nurse Ueda, numbed by tragedy, take part in experiments the Japanese doctors are performing on their American prisoners (view table of contents)

A series of profiles describing modern heroes shows how much some Catholic activists have been willing to sacrifice for their beliefs in such issues as the situation in Central America, the death penalty, nuclear weapons, and others. 10,000 first printing. Tour.

Product Description: The referendum has become established as part of the decision-making process in many European countries. Experts from each country survey the historical experience and current debates in Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia and eastern Europe, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Aladdin and Jasmine must contend with some funny monkey business in the lead story, while other Disney Character favorites, such as those from Lion King, Mighty Ducks, Hercules, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Product Description: Elderly Grace Larmont knows she doesn't have much time to appoint a new successor to her business, Chaverez Spirits, the largest privately held liquor company in the U.S. Enter Angel Bonet, a young business student who becomes Grace's protege...read more

Product Description: How Ireland Voted 2002 provides an in-depth analysis of the Irish general election. Continuing an established series of election studies, it sets out the context of the campaign, assesses the impact of the political parties' marketing strategies, and presents first-hand candidate campaign diaries...read more

Product Description: This series is a fascinating and informative look at the historical background to world trouble spots. Each title is packed with details, photographs and maps. Ages 10-16.

Politics in the Republic of Ireland is newly available in a fully revised third edition. Building on the success of the first two editions, it continues to provide an authoritative introduction to all aspects of politics in the Irish Republic. Published in association with the Political Studies Association of Ireland, and written by some of the foremost experts on Irish politics, it explains, analyzes and interprets the background and processes of Irish government. Crucially it provides the student with the very latest developments.Coverage includes:* all aspects of the Irish political system, including the constitution, electoral system, parties, the links between member sof parliament and their constituents, the government, the President, and the Taoiseach * an exploration of the foundations of statehood, Irish society and political culture * Ireland's relationship with Britain and its role within the European Union* women and Irish politics* appendices providing demographic data, electoral data, political office holders, biographical notes on major political figures and a chronology of the main political events

Looks at the history the conflicts that have occurred in the Persian Gulf States.

Presents the geography, history, economy, population, customs, and politics of South Africa.

Presents the geography, history, economy, population, customs, and politics of Israel.

In this book, the sixth in the highly regarded How Ireland Voted series, leading Irish political scientists examine what happened; analyse the election results, the opinion poll evidence and the media coverage to establish why it happened; and assess the long-term significance.

Researching with Children and Young People covers every stage of the process of doing a research project, from research design and data collection, through to analysis, dissemination, and feedback. Providing an advanced discussion of current debates and methods in childhood research, the book is essential reading for anyone undertaking consultation, research, and evaluation activities with children and young people.