Author: Margaret Atwood
Publisher: Anchor
Keywords: crake, oryx
Number of Pages: 376
Published: 2004-05
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 0385721676
ISBN-13: 9780385721677

Oryx and Crake is at once an unforgettable love story and a compelling vision of the future. Snowman, known as Jimmy before mankind was overwhelmed by a plague, is struggling to survive in a world where he may be the last human, and mourning the loss of his best friend, Crake, and the beautiful and elusive Oryx whom they both loved. In search of answers, Snowman embarks on a journey–with the help of the green-eyed Children of Crake–through the lush wilderness that was so recently a great city, until powerful corporations took mankind on an uncontrolled genetic engineering ride. Margaret At

Author: Judy Sierra
Publisher: Oryx Press
Keywords: series, folktale, multicultural, oryx, cinderella
Number of Pages: 184
Published: 1992-07-24
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0897747275
ISBN-13: 9780897747271

The stories of a Cinderella character go far beyond the familiar tales of Perrault and Grimm. Author Judy Sierra presents 24 versions that represent a broad range of cultures and geographical areas, styles, with variations on the theme of the persecuted heroine (or occasionally hero) who emerges victorious, regardless of the circumstances. Each version is accompanied by a short introductory paragraph that summarizes the plot and discusses the cultural background of the story.

Author: Betsy Hearne
Publisher: Oryx Press
Keywords: folktale, series, multicultural, oryx, beasts, beauties
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 1993-04-13
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0897747291
ISBN-13: 9780897747295

Presents several versions of "Beauty and the Beast" and "Cupid and Psyche," and provides several tales that reverse traditional gender roles. Includes commentary on each tale, activities, bibliographies, and a list of sources.

Author: Fernando Padro
Publisher: Greenwood
Keywords: statistical, oryx, handbooks, net, safety, handbook, social
Number of Pages: 608
Published: 2004-12-30
List price: $165.00
ISBN-10: 1573565164
ISBN-13: 9781573565165

Padro begins by defining a social safety net and discussing the economic health of various nations and their definition of poverty. Traditional safety net programs, such as social security, unemployment insurance and workers compensation, Medicare and Medicaid, and the welfare system in the United States and other countries are discussed in depth. Additional chapters provide detailed analysis devoted soley to programs affecting women and children. The availability of statistical information has increased dramatically on the internet, yet it can be difficult to find and interpret. This Handbook

Authors:Bruce A. Chadwick, Tim B. Heaton,
Publisher: Greenwood
Keywords: statistical, oryx, handbooks, second, family, handbook, american
Number of Pages: 344
Published: 1998-12-17
List price: $98.95
ISBN-10: 157356169X
ISBN-13: 9781573561693

This bestselling title has been extensively revised and updated to provide an accurate statistical portrait of the American family as it exists today. Data collected from federal and state government agencies, Gallup polls, professional journals, and research are presented in a single, easily accessible format. Nearly 350 graphs, charts, and figures are provided. The second edition reflects the changing demographics of the American family. Among the issues receiving new or expanded coverage are the amount of time husbands spend doing household tasks, the concept of equal pay for equal work, pa

Author: Richard P. Chait
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Education
Keywords: education, oryx, press, series, higher, council, board, trustees, american, effective
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 1991-08-01
List price: $43.95
ISBN-10: 0897748069
ISBN-13: 9780897748063

This book shares the practical and tested experiences of board members and college presidents. Various dimensions of board performance are covered, from the ability to discern the culture and norms of the organization to the importance of being well informed about the roles, responsibilities, and performance of board members. The authors describe how a board can develop and maintain healthy relationships with key constituencies and how it shapes institutional direction.

Author: Richard E. Lapchick
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Education
Keywords: education, oryx, press, series, higher, council, american, game, plan, college, sport, new
Number of Pages: 344
Published: 2006-03-30
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 0275981479
ISBN-13: 9780275981471