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Trends In Marketing For Books On Animal Rights, Gloria H. Mulvihill May 2017

Trends In Marketing For Books On Animal Rights, Gloria H. Mulvihill

Book Publishing Final Research Papers

Though many of us have heard the mantra that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, marketers in book publishing bank on the fact that people do and will continue to buy and read books based not only on content, but its aesthetic appeal. This essay will examine the top four marketing trends that can be observed on the Amazon listings for books published on animal rights within the last ten years, specifically relating to titles, cover design, and the intended audience. From graphic adaptations of animals to traditional textbook approaches and animal photography, publishers are striving to evoke …


The Promethean, Volume 25, The Velvet Night, 2017, English Department, Concordia University-Portland May 2017

The Promethean, Volume 25, The Velvet Night, 2017, English Department, Concordia University-Portland

The Promethean

In these divisive times, we are at the precipice of greatness. Instead of subduing our voices or using them to antagonize others, we write. We type madly and scribble hurriedly. We communicate boldly and kindly. And, when we’re done, and really proud of it, we publish a literary journal.

If America is going to heal, let it be glorious. And what’s more glorious than writing?

On behalf of Dr. Kimberly Knutsen and Sonja Baumeister, the assistant managing editor, Amber Bains, the student editors and contributors, and myself, I present this year’s issue of The Promethean: The Velvet Night. …


“Cultures As Toolboxes”: An Introduction To The Special Issue Focused On Stem, Anita L. Bright May 2017

“Cultures As Toolboxes”: An Introduction To The Special Issue Focused On Stem, Anita L. Bright

Journal of Multicultural Affairs

The Journal of Multicultural Affairs welcomes Dr. Anita Bright as a guest editor to lead a special issue on Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM). Dr. Bright centers this special issue around one particularly simple, yet complex question, Is the teaching of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics multicultural?


When Teachers Get It Right: Voices Of Black Girls’ Informal Stem Learning Experiences, Natalie S. King May 2017

When Teachers Get It Right: Voices Of Black Girls’ Informal Stem Learning Experiences, Natalie S. King

Journal of Multicultural Affairs

This paper is a part of a larger research study exploring the STEM learning experiences of Black girls who participated in an informal STEM program – I AM STEM. Through the process of reflection and co-construction of counterstories, Black girls reclaimed authorship of their lives. They identified three major attributes of teachers who promoted their academic success and engagement in STEM learning as ones who (a) responded to their needs and built a community of learners, (b) interacted with their parents in a professional manner, and (c) encouraged them to think critically and creatively during the lessons. Excerpts of their …


University Of Southern Maine Commencement Program 2017, University Of Southern Maine May 2017

University Of Southern Maine Commencement Program 2017, University Of Southern Maine

Commencement Programs

University of Southern Maine Commencement Program 2017


Then & Now: Swosu Sayre Student Anthology 2017, Terry Ford, Holley Brewer, Scott Fronenberger, Arpril Miller, Edward Almenas May 2017

Then & Now: Swosu Sayre Student Anthology 2017, Terry Ford, Holley Brewer, Scott Fronenberger, Arpril Miller, Edward Almenas

Sayre Writing Workshop Anthology

This publication contains the works of students attending the Sayre campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the spring, summer and fall semesters of 2017. This year’s edition also includes the winners of the college’s contest for high school juniors, called Timed W.A.R.P. (Writing And Research Project.)

This collection of works is produced in conjunction with the annual Literary Festival. Sponsors for the event are Language Arts instructors Terry Ford, Holley Brewer, and Scott Fronenberger, with help from Assistant Professor April Miller, librarian, and special thanks to the Dean of the College of Associates and Applied Sciences, Sherron Manning. Cover …


The Progression May 2017

The Progression

Arrow Rock

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The Silent Advocate May 2017

The Silent Advocate

Arrow Rock

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Randoms May 2017

Randoms

Arrow Rock

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Fairy Flowers May 2017

Fairy Flowers

Arrow Rock

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The Grand Waltz May 2017

The Grand Waltz

Arrow Rock

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Straw Man May 2017

Straw Man

Arrow Rock

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Sleep May 2017

Sleep

Arrow Rock

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Hold On May 2017

Hold On

Arrow Rock

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His Father's Pen May 2017

His Father's Pen

Arrow Rock

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The Truth About You May 2017

The Truth About You

Arrow Rock

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The Dead’S Unspoken Cry For Help May 2017

The Dead’S Unspoken Cry For Help

Arrow Rock

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The Ancient Secret May 2017

The Ancient Secret

Arrow Rock

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Consuming Words May 2017

Consuming Words

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Final Offerings May 2017

Final Offerings

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The Ones Who Disappear May 2017

The Ones Who Disappear

Arrow Rock

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Dreams May 2017

Dreams

Arrow Rock

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Night Terrors May 2017

Night Terrors

Arrow Rock

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Of Mice And Mendel May 2017

Of Mice And Mendel

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Love Through The Ages May 2017

Love Through The Ages

Arrow Rock

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Not My 21st Birthday May 2017

Not My 21st Birthday

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A Starry Night At Hogwarts May 2017

A Starry Night At Hogwarts

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An artistic rendition of the iconic image of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the Harry Potter Series/Franchise in the style of Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night.


Toxic Dreams May 2017

Toxic Dreams

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Artwork (B.) May 2017

Artwork (B.)

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An artistic rendering of what appears to be a column of light emerging from or descending to the landscape beneath it. As the second of two artworks in this issue named Artwork from the same creator, the (a.) and (b.) have been added respectively to distinguish the two from one another.


The Adventure Is Out There May 2017

The Adventure Is Out There

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An image of a path leading through coniferous trees in view of the mountains in the distance.