2001, ISBN: 9780838826034

Hardcover

Cambridge MA: Perseus Publ, 2000. 1st printing. Hardcover in black boards, in color illus jacket.. New/New. Explores the successes and limitations of human ability to predict the futur… More...

Cambridge MA: Perseus Publ, 2000. 1st printing. Hardcover in black boards, in color illus jacket.. New/New. Explores the successes and limitations of human ability to predict the future. Mint new copy of HB 1st. 5-3/4 x 9-1/2, 250 pp, index, notes, readings, b/w photos & illus, black endpapers., Perseus Publ, 2000, 6, Cambridge University Press, 1967. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. First edition. Jacket rubbed and a bit toned with two small spots on rear panel, minimal pencil marginalia in first couple chapters and index, bottom corner of front jacket flap clipped, ink stamp over list price on top corner. 1967 Hard Cover. xi, [1], 268, [4] pp. 8vo. Dukes "constructs a clear, analytical picture of the attitude of the nobility to the chief questions of the day. The numerous instructions and debates initiated by the Commission provide evidence of contemporary opinion on serfdom, agriculture, industry and commerce; the qualifications for noble status and the rights and privileges of this class; the attitude of the nobility to local government and class organization; the role of the crown and the nobility in central government and the nature and purpose of education. Dr. Duke's perceptive use of this material has enabled him to give a balanced and convincing account of Catherine's ambitions and achievements." CONTENTS: Preface; Abbreviations; CROWN AND NOBILITY IN RUSSIA BEFORE 1762: services and Privileges, Serfdom and the Economy, Government and Society, Education and Culture; PETER III, CATHERINE II AND THE NOBILITY: Peter III's Emancipation Manifesto, Catherine II and Her Policy, The Elections to the Legislative Commission, The Opening and Agenda; SERFDOM AND THE ECONOMY: The Economic Content of the Instruction, Contemporary Ideas on the Economy, Catherine's Early Economic Policy, The Legislative Commission and the Economy; SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ATTITUDES: Qualifications for Nobility, Noble Rights and Privileges, Local Government and Class Organization, Central Government and the Role of the Nobility; EDUCATION AND CULTURE: Official Views of Education, Education at the Legislative Commission, The Church, Russian Culture; CATHERINE THE GREAT AND THE RUSSIAN NOBILITY: The Significance of the Legislative Commission, The Decrees of 1775 and 1785, Serfdom and the Economy, Government and Society, Education and Culture, Conclusion; Bibliography; Index., Cambridge University Press, 1967, 2.75, Cambridge: Educators Publishing Service. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 2001. Second Printing. Paperback. New book with light edge wear, mostly color flaking, from display. Image shows actual book for sale.; Textbook; 241 pages; This series teaches phonics to either beginning readers or older children who have difficulty learning to read. It combines two important kinds of instruction. First, it provides a solid foundation in basic phonics, presented in a carefully ordered sequence of "bite-sized" lessons that will not discourage young students. It also contains a wide selection of reading selections that appeal to diverse interests: adventures, folk tales, history, science fiction, biographies, and animals studies. Reading formats include a map, a menu, an ad, a newspaper article and a recipe. But they only contain the phonics sounds that have been taught. The reading selections are a bit longer than those in many other programs (The longest in Book One are about two - three pages long.) Comprehension and critical thinking skills are integrated into the entire program. Students will need to become involved, question, and search for answers. They will learn to see cause and effect, come to logical conclusions, and understand figures of speech. They will also develop new vocabulary and the ability to understand and use words in many contexts. Students also will have the opportunity to practice writing after every reading selection. Workbooks are consumable and the same format is used in each lesson so that students can concentrate on learning new skills rather than expending energy on figuring out what to do next. Each lesson begins with a phonics rule, highlighted in red. A list of practice words follows that illustrate the rule or definition. Then activities and exercises reinforce the sound taught in the lesson, provide the opportunity for students to see the words in context, expand vocabulary, and develop comprehension and critical thinking skills. Graphics are appropriate for any elementary age child. Book 2 covers consonant teams (sh, ch, th, and wh), vowels with r and y , and irregular double vowels. ., Educators Publishing Service, 2001, 3<