New Releases by Robert Griffin

101 Super Facts & More About Dogs Ever wondered why dogs tilt their heads when you talk to them? Curious about the origins of the phrase "man''s best friend"? What''s the oldest known dog breed? Whether you''re a seasoned dog lover, considering adopting a new furry friend, or simply curious about dogs, this book is for you. Dogs-man''s best friend, loyal companion, and tireless worker. With an estimated global population in the hundreds of millions, dogs have been by our side for thousands of years. From the vast plains of ancient civilizations to the bustling streets of modern cities, dogs have adapted to countless environments and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on human history. Their roles are as diverse as their breeds: protectors, hunters, guides, herders, and beloved pets. But there is much more to dogs than their wagging tails and playful antics. Here are some intriguing facts about dogs that showcase their remarkable intelligence, versatility, and the unique bond they share with humans. This book, "101 Super Facts & More About Dogs," is designed to enrich your understanding and appreciation of these wonderful animals. Whether you''re a dog enthusiast, considering bringing a new canine friend into your home, or simply curious about the world of dogs, this book offers something for everyone. With fascinating trivia spanning science, history, literature, music, culture, and beyond, you''ll find plenty of interesting insights to share with family and friends. Dogs have played significant roles throughout history, from assisting in hunts and guarding homes to providing companionship and emotional support. Their exceptional senses and loyalty have made them invaluable partners across the ages. Understanding more about these remarkable animals allows us to appreciate their place in our lives and the world around us. For parents, this book is a perfect gift to help your child deepen their knowledge about their pet dog or the dog they dream of having. It will provide a richer understanding of the animals they adore and foster a sense of responsibility and empathy. For dog owners, this book will offer a deeper insight into the lives of these beloved companions, enhancing your appreciation and connection with your furry friends. You might discover new ways to enrich their lives and your own. And for the casual reader of non-fiction, this book presents a treasure trove of knowledge about one of the most common yet fascinating animals in our world. Investing in understanding dogs better enriches our lives and strengthens the bond we share with these delightful creatures. So, dive in and explore the fascinating world of dogs with "101 Super Facts & More About Dogs." Get ready to be amazed and inspired by the incredible lives of our canine companions.

Clement Marot and the Inflections of Poetic Voice delves into the dynamic intersections of persona, form, and voice in the poetry of Clément Marot, the foremost French poet of his time and a pioneer at the crossroads of medieval and Renaissance poetics. This work explores how Marot navigated the evolving literary landscape, infusing established genres with a distinctly personal voice that reflects his complex engagements with courtly tradition and burgeoning humanist thought. The volume addresses critical issues, including Marot’s manipulation of poetic conventions, his nuanced responses to religious and cultural currents, and his mastery in creating a fluid poetic self that both aligns with and transcends his historical moment. In tracing Marot’s stylistic evolution, this study positions his work as foundational to the French Renaissance, showing how his control over form, theme, and language established a framework for the later innovations of the Pléiade. Examining his corpus across multiple genres, the book highlights Marot’s interplay between inherited forms and original expression, while also addressing the challenges posed by his courtly environment and the textual inconsistencies of his published works. With comprehensive scholarship, Clement Marot and the Inflections of Poetic Voice offers academics and literary scholars a profound insight into Marot’s enduring influence on the development of French literary identity, making it essential reading for those interested in Renaissance studies, poetic voice, and the shaping of poetic selfhood. This title is part of UC Press''s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press''s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

The journey of a man who attended a Jesuit Men''s Silent retreat, once a year, for 5 years in a row.

Phytosanitary risk management is essential to the global economy as well as the world''s ability to feed itself. This book is about understanding the fundamentals of phytosanitary risk management for trade and non-trade issues, and how to manage those risks in an effective and efficient manner that is consistent with the international regulatory framework. Its purpose is to provide the international phytosanitary community and its principal stakeholders with a strong foundation in risk management concepts and a thorough guide to best practices.

A fully illustrated and historically informative guide to building scale models of the U.S. Army’s iconic Cold War main battle tank. The M48 Patton main battle tank was one of the longest-serving and most successful designs in the U.S. military. A significant advance from the Sherman and M47, the M48 formed the backbone of American armored forces during the early years of the Cold War. It saw combat in Vietnam, during the Indo-Pakistan wars and in the Middle East, especially during the Iran-Iraq War. Archive photos of the M48 in service and extensively researched color profile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the book showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined and provide everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the M48.

This book is a combination of my thoughts, feelings, ideas, my joy, my pain, and my sorrow as I have walked the last 45 years of this life. There were times that this book and the poems are inspired by actual people that I have had the pleasure of meeting other times and moments of joy and laughter and even tragedy as I have had an opportunity to pour my heart out onto paper. There were times in this book when the poems are inspired by a thought or feeling or a moment. I have walked this journey called life through moments of pain. There is a popular saying that the struggle is real after spending time deployed in combat I agree some of the poems have been inspired by moments of real clarity with bullets and bombs popping and bursting all around me. After experiencing some of the most horrific moments of my life these poems were how I have dealt with these life moments. I invite you to share with me my journey makes it be real, and a moment of relief and transparency for you as it was for me. This book causes me to laugh at times to cry and to contemplate my existence as well as humanity.

An in-depth look at this sophisticated armored vehicle with photos, technical details, and modeling information. During the 1980s and early 1990s the Challenger 1 main battle tank played a central role in Britain’s armored forces and achieved remarkable success in combat, destroying around 300 Iraqi tanks in the Gulf War. With its advanced Chobham armor and hydropneumatic suspension system, it was one of the most sophisticated and effective armored vehicles of the time and, in a modified form, it is still in service with the Jordanian army. It is also a popular subject with tank modelers and enthusiasts. Archive photos of the Challenger 1 in service and extensively researched color profile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the book showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined, and provide everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the Challenger 1.

Fully illustrated with archival photographs, this volume examines the development of this Cold War era armored vehicle. During the Second World War, the British infantry found itself lacking suitable transport to cope with the fast-moving German Blitzkrieg tactics. While various stopgap measures were implemented during the war, the postwar threats from nuclear, biological and chemical warfare made it imperative that a robust solution be found. By the 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, the AFV430 series was introduced. The FV300 and FV400 Cambridge carriers paved the way for the AFV430. Initially a basic armored personnel carrier, the series grew to cover a multitude of roles, including command, recovery, mortar, Swingfire, and remote mine clearing. This volume of the Images of War series describes in words and images the AFV430 and traces the development of infantry carriers for the British Army.

This dissertation investigates the environmental imagination of mid-nineteenth-century Americans, studying ideas about the natural world during a transformative period in which technological innovation revolutionised how Americans interacted with nature on the land, in the factory, and on the rails. The historiographical consensus holds that these developments fuelled Americans" belief that nature had become alienated from humanity, a savage realm to be civilised by new technologies. By studying the ways in which ideas about nature intersected with mid-nineteenth-century political culture, my research tells a different story, one in which a firm belief in the interconnections between humans and nature was central. In investigating sources such as newspapers, Congressional records, and personal correspondence, I show that Americans drew upon the latest scientific research to position their society in dialogue with the natural world, rather than alienated from it. While there was a clear awareness that technological innovation expanded human agency, the belief that human bodies and societies were subject to powerful environmental forces and should be brought into line with natural laws was pervasive. I trace how this conviction fed into a nexus of environmental ideas that underlay the dynamics of power at the heart of mid-nineteenth-century American politics, conditioning how Americans approached crucial political questions. Through a series of thematic chapters, my dissertation shows that political debates surrounding identities, expansion, trade, slavery, and emancipation were the products of diverging interpretations of what these natural forces and laws were and how best to construct policies in light of them. In short, the environmental imagination helps explain how and why mid-nineteenth-century Americans shaped and reshaped their world in the ways that they did.

All that we desire to achieve can all be accomplished with a few mental combinations implemented in our daily routines. The power of consistency is the secret to positive results.

The Royal Armoured Corps composition may have changed dramatically during the four and a half decades of The Cold War but its role in the nations defence has been predominant. This highly informative book focuses on the deployment of the British Armys armoured regiments from the end of the Second World War, their vehicles and equipment, the creation of the British Army of the Rhine, NATO commitments and other peripheral missions. The characteristics and variants of the Centurion, the powerful but short lived Conqueror, the Chieftain and Challenger are covered in expert text and by numerous images. The RAC in the Cold War is a tribute to the men who served in these famous regiment and their stories make fascinating reading.

The Song of Joel, adapted from the chamber opera of the same name by Robert W. Griffin, tells the story of a young man of Biblical times. Joel, who appears in the two earlier books of this series, The Song of Simeon and the Song of Miriam, has witnessed the destruction of the community of Qumran and returns home to his family in the Judean mountains. There, with the help of his sister Miriam and her family, he recovers the hope and love that he had lost.

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The Challenger 1 Main Battle Tank was Great Britain''s second purpose-designed Main Battle Tank and served as the spear point of the Royal Armored Corps for nearly 20 years. The Challenger 1 proved to be an excellent combat vehicle in Operation Granby after a controversial early career in the British Army, and it continues to serve the Jordanian army to the present day. Robert Griffin tells the story of the Challenger 1''s development and service, in this first volume of a two part study for the Kagero Photosniper series.

Mischka''s Tale is the story not only of the adventures of a singer named Mischka and of his life in the land of Thallhiar, but of the power of love, of truth and of music to change the world. The story begins in the rough northern hills, where Mischka''s father is a shepherd and his mother a weaver of coarse cloth. But even in these difficult circumstances, Mischka and his siblings are drawn into a love of music, fostered by a wandering harpist who visits their holding, strengthened in the songs they sing together. Music becomes his livelihood and more: it is the center of his life, shared with his wife and children and with a world that is enriched by the music he creates. It is a force of nature and a force in nature, both beautiful and terrible. In this world, music is a power that can wound and that can heal, that can protect and that can destroy. In this world, life is not simple, however beautiful it may be. Love for his wife, Ferenth, for his family and his friends, for the world in which he lives is the well-spring of Mischka''s music. But his love for Ferenth drives Mischka to the vale of the wraiths when she dies. Nature is a living force, visible in the terrible storm that shipwrecks Mischka, in the Beisht uses the power of its voice to turn to stone anyone who cannot answer its questions. It is the world of the Lady, creator and sustainer, at once deeply known and forever veiled.. The world of Mischka''s Tale is not our own. But it is a world in which we may see our own, including those dimensions of meaning and mystery of which we are not always aware.

This collection of original essays is designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in methods of teaching. While speaking to all the topics covered in traditional methods textbooks, the author also reflects on his own experiences as a student and teacher. He adopts a unique conversational and reflective style that integrates concerns for the well-being of teachers and their professional development, as well as for the role of students in the learning process. Engaging and informed, this book will be a resource for practicing teachers and those in training.

The Midwife of Bethlehem tells the story of the woman who attended the birth of Jesus. Drawing on apocryphal gospels and legends, the story explores the Christmas story from the point of view of a midwife in a small Judean village at the time of the Roman empire. Through words and pictures, it shows the joy and grief of living in that time, as well as the mystery of birth that is at the heart of the Christmas story.

The twelve stories in A Cradle for the Child, are set in a small New England town in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and explore the transformations that Christmas can bring.

When I refer to schools in the five essays on education that comprise While Theres Time, I have elementary and secondary schools in mind. I approached this writing from the perspective of an insider, so to speak, as I have worked extensively in the field of education, first as a high school teacher and now as a professor of education in a university. These essays were prompted by dissatisfaction and a desire. Increasingly over the last few years, I have felt uncomfortable with the conventional wisdom in my field about how students ought to be educated. It just didn''t set right with me. Labels vary for the mainstream thinking in the profession, but let''s call it a progressive or neo-Deweyian (after the philosopher John Dewey) approach. Some might refer to it simply as modern education. Even though its advocates marshal compelling arguments in support of this set of ideas and practices (what they are will be spelled out in the essays), I was finding in my work in schools that it wasn''t getting good enough results with students in the classroom, and that in any case it simply didn''t fit me as a person or as a professional: my values, my hopes for schools and students and this society. So I felt an inner push to find an educational orientation that I could believe in more than the one that currently dominates in the field of education to the point that it could be called an orthodoxy, or at least find something that complements it, adds to it. These essays represent the results of my quest. I have concluded that the philosophical orientations that we most need to affirm and employ as bases for constructing school programs in our time are the very ones which are most often dismissed by professional educators, namely, conservatism and individualism. In these essays, I go into the specifics of conservative and libertarian orientations to education, explore what all the talk about teaching democracy in the schools is about, contrast sports and schools as settings, and use the concept of personal authenticity in a discussion of the work of teaching. What holds these five essays together is that they all are grounded in a conservative rather than liberal and individual-centered rather than collectivist frame of reference. These essays are self-contained enough to be read out of order, although I did line them up in the way that I think best presents my argument. I hope what I offer here informs the debate in this country over the best route to take in educating our children. I wrote this book with both general readers and professional educators in mind. For general readers, I hope what is here will provide them with a better understanding of how professional educators come at their work, and thereby enable them to deal with school people more effectively and give them some things they can take into account when determining what ought to go on in their children''s education, or in schools generally. For people in the profession who read this book--teachers and administrators, those in training to become teachers, and so on--I believe these writings will provide them with a clearer understanding of the predominant thinking in their field; a good way to understand anything is to compare it with something that contrasts with it. I would presume, and hope, that for some educators and educators-to-be this book will provide them with ideas they can use to guide their work. Much of what follows is expressed in the first person. I thought that if I brought myself into this book it would encourage readers to bring themselves into it. I would like readers to see these writings as my half of a conversation. I want them to respond critically to what I have written and extend it, take it farther than I have been able to--and I don''t think they have to be active in the field of education to be able to do that. I want readers to decide how, if at all, what I write changes the way they look at things, and what they a

In a writing style that captivates with its almost poetic insight and lustre, Griffin writes about life''s toughest troubles and offers encouragement for fortitude, compassion, grace and peace.

A recently published biography of the famous portraitist W.W. Gilchrist reveals thirty-six watercolors discovered in Gilchrist''s estate. In addition to presenting most of these in color, the author, Robert Griffin, a grandson of the artist, has crafted a personal and intimate story of Gilchrist''s life gleaned from letters, scrapbooks, long talks with the painter''s now deceased son, and articles appearing in an old weekly newspaper in Brunswick, Maine during the last eleven years of Gilchrist''s life. An appendix lists every known exhibition and the paintings in each. The book also includes over seventy-five reproductions, mostly in color, to give the art lover a feel for Gilchrists''s rich use of color and his exquisite taste in choice of subjects. Art lovers and art dealers, art historians and art critics will find this slender volume not only essential for reference but also rewarding reading about a man who struggled for years with heart disease but who nevertheless achieved a level of competence and beauty which places him on a par with the first tier of American painters.

Présentation et explication d''un ouvrage paru en 1777.