Martin West: 12 books

Montaigne Medal Finalist (Eric Hoffer Awards). Winner of a gold IPPY. The stories in Cretacea and Other Stories from the Badlands mostly take place in hot weather, where dust and sweat envelop everyone and everything. A teenage boy spends a summer with his hard-livin’, hard-drinkin’, messed...

‘Man Vs Nature’ is the age old struggle of our existence. Whilst as a species we have conquered the wilderness, as individuals we can still find ourselves at its mercy. But the human species has spent most of its lifespan at one with nature, and when cast into the wilderness and forced to either...

Homer – Troia – Kilikien: Mit diesen Namen wird ein Thema von europäischer Dimension umschrieben. Homer steht nicht nur am Anfang der griechischen Literatur; ›Ilias‹ und ›Odyssee‹ gelten als Beginn der europäischen Dichtung. Unter diesem Aspekt ist es nicht gleichgültig, wo die Handlungen...

A comprehensive exploration of 21st Century school politics, Teachers versus the Public offers the first comparison of the education policy views of both teachers and the public as a whole, and reveals a deep, broad divide between the opinions held by citizens and those who teach in the public schools....

The science museum field has made tremendous advances in understanding museum learning, but little has been done to consolidate and synethesize these findings to encourage widespread improvements in practice. By clearly presenting the most current knowledge of museum learning, In Principle, In Practice...

From distant galaxies to the mean streets of Hollywood . . . from the war-torn skies of France in 1918 to the far side of the moon . . . The stories in Rocket's Red Glare exemplify the adventure, courage, and sense of discovery so vital to the American spirit. Whether daring to cross interstellar...

Within these few pages are the teachings long since lost to ego and religion taking all ownership of self and awareness away. We will explore these teachings and, using tested applications, will show you a simple and empowering way to take back your life, to become the master of your destiny, and...

There has been, and continues to be, an explosion of interest in developing new small science centers that is changing the world of museums. This handbook is designed to be a one-stop source for future and current centers, and anyone interested in the important roles these institutions play in their...

Celebrating 100 years of Peter Pan, this fourth volume in the Centennial Studies series explores the cultural contents of Barrie's creation and the continuing impact of Peter Pan on children's literature and popular culture today, especially focusing on the fluctuations of time and narrative strategies....

This is the first book to systematically describe the range of approaches used in music imagery and Guided Imagery and Music across the lifespan, from young children through to palliative care with older people. Covering a broad spectrum of client populations and settings, international contributors...

Giving and receiving mercy is central to living a life of passion and is central to living the life God calls us to. We all need mercy at different times in our lives, and we all have an obligation to give mercy to others at different times in our lives. If you think about it, God’s mercy is overwhelmingly...

Shaping Shakespeare for Performance: The Bear Stage collects significant work from the 2013 Blackfriars Conference. The conference, sponsored by the American Shakespeare Center, brings together scholars, actors, directors, dramaturges, and students to share important new work on the staging practices...