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Final Revolution: The Resistance Church and the Collapse of Communism by George Weigel, ISBN 0195166647

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The collapse of communism in central and eastern Europe--the Revolution of 1989--was a singularly stunning event in a century already known for the unexpected. How did people divided for two generations by an Iron Curtain come so suddenly to dance together atop the Berlin Wall? Why did people who had once seemed resigned to their fate suddenly take their future into their own hands? Some analysts have explained the Revolution in economic terms, arguing that the Warsaw Pact countries could no longer compete with the West. But as George Weigel argues in this thought-provoking volume, people don't put their lives, and their children's futures, in harm's way simply for better cars, refrigerators, and TVs. Something else--something more--had to happen behind the iron curtain before the Wall came tumbling down. In The Final Revolution, Weigel argues that that "something" was a revolution of conscience. The human turn to the good, to the truly human, and, ultimately, to God, was the key to the political Revolution of 1989. Weigel provides an in-depth exploration of how the Catholic Church shaped the moral revolution inside the political revolution. Drawing on extensive interviews with key leaders of the human rights and resistance movements, he opens a unique window into the soul of the Revolution and into the hearts and minds of those who shaped this stirring vindication of the human spirit. Weigel also examines the central role played by Pope John Paul II in confronting what Vaclav Havel called communism's "culture of the lie, " and he suggests what the future role of the Church might be in consolidating democracy in the countries of the old Warsaw Pact. The "final revolution" is not the endof history, Weigel concludes. It is the human quest for a freedom that truly satisfies the deepest yearnings of the human heart. The Final Revolution illustrates how that quest changed the face of the twentieth century and redefined world politics in the year of miracles, 1989.

Effective Teaching Strategies That Accommodate Diverse Learners by Edward J. Kameenui, ISBN 0130944386

This popular book investigates the teaching, instruction and curricula required to meet the needs of diverse learners who by virtue of their experiential, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, challenge traditional curriculum and instructional programs. It provides a summary of the characteristics of students with diverse learning and curricular needs as well as an essential examination of current issues in education. It also introduces six key principles to direct teachers through the design of instruction and curriculum to ensure that diverse learners succeed in the classroom. Characteristics of Students with Diverse Learning and Curricular Needs; Effective Strategies for Teaching Beginning Reading; Effective Strategies for Teaching Writing; Effective Strategies for Teaching Mathematics; Effective Strategies for Teaching Science; Effective Strategies for Teaching Social Studies; Modulating Instruction for English-language Learners; Contextual Issues and Their Influence on Curricular... Effective Teaching Strategies That Accommodate Diverse Learners by Edward J. Kameenui, ISBN 0130944386
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Enlightened Democracy: The Case for the Electoral College

Opponents of the Electoral College are swift to dismiss the institution as outdated and elitist, an anachronism that should be replaced by a direct popular vote. This book, written in straightforward language, examines the institutions role in selecting Presidents across the centuries and comes to a different conclusion the Electoral College protects our republic and promotes our liberty. Enlightened Democracy: The Case for the Electoral College
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Making Millions in Direct Sales: The 8 Essential Activities Direct Sales Managers Must Do Every Day to Build a Successful Team and Earn More Money

One of today's fastest growing enterprise sectors, direct sales employs 10 million people. Of that number, 2 million are managers. Michael G. Malaghan has done more than $2 billion in direct sales. One of the most respected names in the industry, he speaks to thousands of direct sales managers each year. Making Millions in Direct Sales: The 8 Essential Activities Direct Sales Managers Must Do Every Day to Build a Successful Team and Earn More Money
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Saludos Amigos (Full Frame, Collector's Edition)

Direct from the vault, Disney's 6th full-length animated film "Saludos Amigos" is available for the first time on video!
Loosely translated as "Greetings, Friends," it features the Academy Award-nominated song of the same title and showcases the brilliance of Disney's legendary animators.
A whimsical blend of live action and animation, "Saludos Amigos" is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure, and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat.
Your south-of-the-border traveling companions are none other than famous funny friends Donald Duck and Goofy.
They keep things lively as Donald encounters a stubborn llama and "El Gaucho" Goofy tries out the cowboy way of life...South American-style.
From high Andes peaks to Argentina's pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, "Saludos Amigos" is a hilarious visual feast that will entertain and delight the whole family.

1. The movie premiered in Rio de Janeiro on August 24,... Saludos Amigos (Full Frame, Collector's Edition)
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Disaffected Democracies: What's Troubling the Trilateral Countries? by Susan J. Pharr, ISBN 0691049246

It is a notable irony that as democracy replaces other forms of governing throughout the world, citizens of the most established and prosperous democracies (the United States and Canada, Western European nations, and Japan) increasingly report dissatisfaction and frustration with their governments. Here, some of the most influential political scientists at work today examine why this is so in a volume unique in both its publication of original data and its conclusion that low public confidence in democratic leaders and institutions is a function of actual performance, changing expectations, and the role of information.

The culmination of research projects directed by Robert Putnam through the Trilateral Commission and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, these papers present new data that allow more direct comparisons across national borders and more detailed pictures of trends within countries than previously possible. They show that citizen disaffection in the Trilateral democracies...

Disaffected Democracies: What's Troubling the Trilateral Countries? by Susan J. Pharr, ISBN 0691049246

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The Visual Basic .Net Programming Language

For the first time, one of the language's architects has written a definitive technical reference and tutorial for Visual Basic .NET. Moving far beyond the online documentation, Paul Vick presents the language's complete specification, along with descriptions, reference materials, and code samples direct from the Visual Basic .NET design team. The Visual Basic .Net Programming Language
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