Jane Chapman

"America was founded by British settlers who brought with them a distinct culture including the English language, Protestant values, individualism, religious commitment, and respect for law. The waves of immigrants that later came to the United States gradually accepted these values and assimilated into America's Anglo-Protestant culture. More recently, however, national identity has been eroded by the problems of assimilating massive numbers of primarily Hispanic immigrants, bilingualism, multiculturalism, the devaluation of citizenship, and the "denationalization" of American elites." "September 11 brought a revival of American patriotism and a renewal of American identity. But already there are signs that this revival is fading, even though in the post-September 11 world, Americans face unprecedented challenges to our security."--BOOK JACKET.

A new animal has arrived on Buttercup Farm and everyone from Rooster to Cat worries that she will take his or her job, but when they discover Kangaroo's talent, they gladly welcome her into their home.

On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.

Unhappy in his cramped, cold hole, Mortimer Mouse moves into a nativity scene thinking it is the perfect home for him, until he discovers who truly belongs there.

Documentary in Practice provides a unique approach to practical documentary making. Through fascinating analysis of real life production experiences, Jane Chapman shows the challenges and issues faced by documentary makers and brings her own personal experience as both documentary producer and teacher to advise on how students can gain invaluable insight from these projects. Throughout this compelling text, 'work-a-day' producers provide their inside story and production records, including scripts, fund raising proposals, budgets, diagrams, post-production records and reviews. Across continents every project and its makers are different - whether they be seasoned television freelances, an art house director, documentary maker activists, or first time film makers - but they all face a range of challenges: - budgetary factors influencing quality - how to connect visual approach to content - morality of camera presence - conflict with commissioning editors - complaints and ethical challenges - legal issues and censorship - interview difficulties with foreign languages --Publisher.

As acting CEO of her grandfather's shipping company, Jessica Meredith must face off against shipping tycoon Rafael Castelar and his ruthless takeover bid. Then an elegant party in Rio during Carnival turns into an orgy. And Jessica is rescued by a dashing masked stranger whose embrace offers comfort--then ecstasy. HOLT Medallion by Virginia Romance Writers Nominee for Mainstream Contemporary (1997)

Bear's animal friends come to his rescue when he becomes lost and frightened in the woods.

When Bear is too sick to play, his animal friends go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company.

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Little owl Mo is in for a surprise when his baby cousin Bibi comes to stay. She seems cute enough but Mo soon feels a little jealous. Why does Bibi get all the tickles and cuddles? And why won't Granma play Mo's favourite game? Mo used to Grandma's special owlet. Will there be room in her heart for two?

A little boy claims not to be sleepy, but after his father falls asleep in his bed while reading a story, the boy, his cat, and his parents are all ready for bedtime. Includes brief notes on helping a child go to sleep.