New Releases by Stephen White

Although the product of a self-proclaimed proletarian revolution, Soviet Russia was always dominated by an elite. Basing itself upon nearly two thousand people who served on the Communist Party''s Central Committee from 1917 to 1991, this is the first book to study the elite that ruled the world''s largest country throughout the entire period of Soviet rule. It is also the first to make full use of the rich sources available since the collapse of Communism. The authors profile the elite as a whole and looks more closely at fifteen individual members, identifying four elite generations. The book examines the evolving connection between Central Committee membership and administrative functions; the changing power and privileges of the elite and its relationship with the population; the Communist party and the top leaders; and the surprising extent to which the elite managed to maintain its position into the early years of post-communist Russia.

Learning that he holds the key to solving a colleague''s suspicious death, Alan Gregory and his old flame, Sawyer Sackett, uncover a sinister string of killings, linked to an unsolved mystery, that hits dangerously close to home. Reissue.

Just as the Bolshevik revolution defined the early politics of the 20th century, the transition from communist rule is the landmark event of its final years. In this important 1999 textbook, based on a wealth of references including interview and survey material, Stephen White offers a full, discriminating account of the dramatic process of change in what is still the world''s largest country. After an early chapter examining the Gorbachev legacy, the book analyses the electoral process, the powerful presidency, and the intractable problem of economic reform. Later chapters cover social divisions, public opinion, and foreign policy, and a final chapter places the Russian experience within the wider context of democratisation. Clearly written, with numerous figures and illustrations, this book takes up Russia''s story from the author''s best-selling After Gorbachev to provide an unrivalled analysis of the politics of change in what is now the world''s largest postcommunist society.

This introductory book considers early childhood issues within the context of society, family, and classroom approaches that influence the care and education of children from birth through age eight to help teachers build their teaching philosophy. Contains detailed cases, teaching checklists, tips for teachers, ad philosophy building activities in every chapter. Provides four chapters on child development. Presents chapters on family development and family-school relations. For Education and School Administrators in Early Childhood Education.

Psychologist Alan Gregory befriends a suicidal fifteen-year-old girl and her ill little sister, and when a high-level associate of the HMO that denied the child treatment with an experimental drug is murdered, he realizes that his patient is somehow involved. Reissue.

After her father is assassinated, beautiful Emma Spire retreats to Colorado in search of privacy, but when someone stalking her is shot by a friend, the situation escalates, and Dr. Alan Gregory takes on the most personal case of his career

Written for the millions of science teachers, students and the public who want evidence of their views. Society must make important choices in health and medicine, the environment, energy sources, the courts and in risk and safety. These issues and many other problems facing us require knowledge of science for their solution. Polls show that nearly half of the US population believes the myths, superstition and paranormal delivered by TV and the press. Despite the great advances of science in the 20th century, pseudo-science and anti-science are still around, even growing in some of the greatest universities and institutions in the land.

A fully-illustrated record of the architectural and environmental concerns of the leading architect Joseph Allen Stein. One of the most influential architects to work in India, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian Government.

In this novel of "fascinating psychological suspense" (San Francisco Chronicle), Dr. Alan Gregory follows a trail of harrowing secrets, naked violence, and hidden shame into the haunted heart of a friend he thought he knew. And now, what Alan still doesn''t know might kill him.

Hunting for Easter eggs, Baby Bop sees a lot of things she thinks are eggs, but are not, including Barney''s toes

In the second "Christmas" book starring Barney and his pals, the gentle purple dinosaur, BJ, and Baby Bop make a visit to the North Pole to see Santa Claus just before the big day. BJ and Baby Bop are each able to ask Santa for one special gift . . . and their choices lead to a heartwarming surprise on Christmas morning! Full color.

Russians are the world''s heaviest drinkers. The consumption of alcohol permeates family life, shapes the economy, and plays an occasional but striking role in the political leadership. It was in Russia in the 1980s that the most sustained attempt of its kind was made to eliminate alcohol abuse, and even drinking itself. Drawing upon a wide range of original sources, including interviews, surveys and the local press, Stephen White provides the first full-length study of this extraordinary campaign. He traces the profound influence of alcohol through Russian history, and charts the campaign from its initiation under Mikhail Gorbachev to its disappointing aftermath in the post-communist 1990s. Attractively written and fully illustrated, Russia Goes Dry, first published in 1995, is an entertaining as well as instructive guide to a changing society and a classic case study of the limitations of politically directed social reform.

Barney sets an example to young readers, who are encouraged to say please and thank you as they read the story. A way to teach young children the importance of politeness and manners.

Barney and friends sail to Imagination Island where they meet a selfish man and teach him the joy of sharing.

The special sounds of winter come alive in the outdoor adventures of Barney, Baby Bop, and BJ.

Dramatic and confusing changes in what used to be the Soviet Union have transformed the world in which we live. Communist rule has given way to multiparty politics; a command economy is being painfully privatised; almost every social and cultural value has been overturned; and perestroika has now been swept away by the reforming policies of Boris Yeltsin. In turn, these policies are now challenged by a variety of conservative and nationalist forces. This fourth edition of Stephen White''s best-selling introductory text has been revised throughout. A new final chapter charts the first turbulent years of Yeltsin''s troubled presidency and the background to his radical policies. Clearly written but detailed and authoritative, After Gorbachev, like its predecessors, will continue to provide an unrivalled guide to the processes of transition, upheaval, and collapse which now characterise Russia and the post-Soviet republics.

The authors analyse the full impact of transition on official and popular values, central and local political institutions, post-Soviet republics, the CPSU and the parties which replaced it, and political participation. A final chapter considers the problematic nature of this form of ''democracy from above''.

As a nightmare blizzard of evil sweeps a Rocky Mountain winter wonderland, a trail of secret sins leads clinical psychologist Dr. Alan Gregory deeper into the heart and mind of a monstrous murderer. Reissue.

Traditional and new rhymes featuring Barney.