New Releases by Paul Joseph

Describes the path that three young brothers took from hometown musicians in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to release of their hit single "MMMBop."

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for research projects by young readers. The history, geography, economy, and peoples of each state are covered thoroughly in each book. Fascinating details make them ideal for both reference and entertainment. -- Supports social studies curriculum -- Text is enhanced with maps and graphs -- Full-page timeline and fun facts sections reinforce text

Examines the life and accomplishments of the young, racially mixed golfer who destroyed his competition in his first major pro tournament, The Masters, and broke records that had stood for many years.

A biography of the Duke University and Detroit Piston superstar whose many honors include an Olympic gold medal for playing on the 1996 United States Men''s Basketball Team.

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for research projects by young readers. The history, geography, economy, and peoples of each state are covered thoroughly in each book. Fascinating details make them ideal for both reference and entertainment. -- Supports social studies curriculum -- Text is enhanced with maps and graphs -- Full-page timeline and fun facts sections reinforce text

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for research projects by young readers. The history, geography, economy, and peoples of each state are covered thoroughly in each book. Fascinating details make them ideal for both reference and entertainment. -- Supports social studies curriculum -- Text is enhanced with maps and graphs -- Full-page timeline and fun facts sections reinforce text

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for research projects by young readers. The history, geography, economy, and peoples of each state are covered thoroughly in each book. Fascinating details make them ideal for both reference and entertainment. -- Supports social studies curriculum -- Text is enhanced with maps and graphs -- Full-page timeline and fun facts sections reinforce text

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for research projects by young readers. The history, geography, economy, and peoples of each state are covered thoroughly in each book. Fascinating details make them ideal for both reference and entertainment. -- Supports social studies curriculum -- Text is enhanced with maps and graphs -- Full-page timeline and fun facts sections reinforce text

Surveys the people, geography, and history of the state known as the "Buckeye State."

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for research projects by young readers. The history, geography, economy, and peoples of each state are covered thoroughly in each book. Fascinating details make them ideal for both reference and entertainment. -- Supports social studies curriculum -- Text is enhanced with maps and graphs -- Full-page timeline and fun facts sections reinforce text

Surveys the people, geography, and history of the Grand Canyon State.

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for research projects by young readers. The history, geography, economy, and peoples of each state are covered thoroughly in each book. Fascinating details make them ideal for both reference and entertainment. -- Supports social studies curriculum -- Text is enhanced with maps and graphs -- Full-page timeline and fun facts sections reinforce text

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for research projects by young readers. The history, geography, economy, and peoples of each state are covered thoroughly in each book. Fascinating details make them ideal for both reference and entertainment. -- Supports social studies curriculum -- Text is enhanced with maps and graphs -- Full-page timeline and fun facts sections reinforce text

Traces the development of a young basketball star, who also has a clothing line, owns restaurants, has been in movies, made rap albums, has his own record label, and has a business empire worth many millions.

A biography of the Baltimore Orioles'' shortstop who earned the nickname Iron Man in 1995 when he broke Lou Gehrig''s record for most games played in a row.

A brief biography covering the personal life and football career of the Dallas Cowboys quarterback who was named Most Valuable Player in the 1992 season''s Super Bowl.

A brief biography of the Dallas Cowboys running back who has earned such titles as Rookie of the Year and Superbowl Most Valuable Player in his first five years in professional football.

Examines the professional and personal life of the baseball star who plays with the Seattle Mariners.

Focuses on key players and events in the history of the New York Yankees, who have won the World Series nearly every five years of their ninety-three-year Major League Baseball history.

Focuses on key players and events in the history of the Cleveland Indians, who have had a reputation for losing and have had more team names than World Series Championships.

Provides an overview of the history and key personalities of the expansion team that brought professional basketball back to Minnesota in 1989.

Change orders impact many areas of construction projects. However, the impacts that change orders have on labor efficiency are much harder to quantify and are, therefore, a significant risk to contractors. Little research has been completed in the past quantifying these impacts so that disputes are common between owners and contractors regarding the actual cost of change. This study uses data from 43 projects, 27 impacted by changes and 16 not impacted by changes, to develop a linear regression model that predicts the impact on labor efficiency. The input factors needed for the model are: (1) Total Actual Project Hours, (2) Total Estimated Change Hours, (3) Impact Classification, and (4) Timing of Change. Timing of Change is calculated by breaking the project schedule down into six periods (i.e., changes before construction start, 0 - 20%, 20 - 40%, 40 - 60%A, 60 - 80%, and 80 - 100%), listing the percentage of change that occurred in each period, and calculating a weighted timing factor. The model calculates the labor loss or gain in efficiency for a particular project so that owners and contractors will better understand the true change impact on labor efficiency. Significant results have been found in hypothesis testing. The results show that impacted projects have larger amounts of change, have a larger decrease in labor efficiency, and are more impacted by change that occurs later in the project schedule. These results appear to be consistent with the intuitive judgement of industry professionals. The research is limited to the mechanical trade, but does include specific work in plumbing, HVAC, process piping, and fire protection.

Explains how to play basketball, with guidelines for shooting, dribbling, and passing, with a discussion of offense and defense.

The end of the Cold War promises a new era of global peace in which domestic reform could be achieved. Yet armed conflict persists throughout the world. Economic inequality, declining public services, environmental degradation, and other forms of domestic decay threaten the quality of life in the U.S. In Peace Politics, Paul Joseph develops a systematic comparison of the "old" and "new" world orders that links foreign and domestic affairs. By examining the issues that are central to any realignment of American politics, he offers a sweeping account of the possibilities and obstacles for progressive change over the 1990s.Acknowledging that all nations and people have a right to security, he argues for a global attack against a broad range of shared threats, including human rights violations, nuclear devastation, poverty and despair, politically repressive governments, and environmental threats. Joseph also addresses the links between the militarism in the U.S. and deforestation of the Amazon, the uncertain victory of the Gulf War, the effect of public opinion on security issues, the impact of peace movements, nuclear weapons policy, and the need for a peace dividend.Linking war and peace issues with environmental renewal, stronger democracy, economic justice, and citizen activism, Peace Politics is a rallying cry for rationality, genuine security, and mutual survival. Author note: Paul Joseph is Associate Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Anthropology/Sociology Department and Peace and Justice Studies Program at Tufts University.

This book tells the story of the Patapsco River of Baltimore, Maryland--from the prehistoric Indian camps on its shores through floods and fires, war and peacetime, to the last twentieth century revitalization of its harbor.

The first full-length description of, and commentary on, Jeremy Bentham''s unique utilitarian theory of justice. The author makes use of neglected and unpublished writings.