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by Stephen M. Croucher, Daniel Cronn-Mills
2024 · Taylor & Francis
Using an engaging how-to approach that draws from scholarship, real life, and popular culture, this textbook, now in its fourth edition, offers students practical reasons why they should care about research methods and offers a practical guide for conducting research. Explaining quantitative, qualitative, critical, and performance research methods, this new edition helps students better grasp the theoretical and applied uses of method by clearly illustrating practical applications. The book features all the main research traditions in communication, including applications of the methods through effective examples and exercises, and sample student papers that demonstrate research methods in action. This textbook is perfect for beginning and advanced scholars using critical, cultural, interpretive, qualitative, quantitative, rhetorical, and performance research methods. Additional resources for students and instructors can be found on the eResource at www.routledge.com/9781032557380, which includes links, videos, outlines, activities, recommended readings, test questions, and more.
A history of the area that would become Walnut Station, then Walnut Grove from the earliest days to the present. It covers almost every aspect of community life in this small town in Minnesota.
by Mark M Smith, Peter S Carmichael, Timothy Lockley, Jonathan Daniel Wells
2021 · Routledge
First published in 2009. From the founding of Jamestown to the American Civil War, slavery and abolition shaped American national, regional and racial identities. This four-volume reset edition draws together rare sources relating to American slavery systems. Volume 4 includes the Civil War and Emancipation period from 1861 to 1866.
Legal Food for Thought is both an entertaining and provocative collection of non-technical essays written by an experienced, literate lawyer with an eye for unusual topics and a gift for language. Combining original insights with probing commentary, these sparkling essays light up the page as they illuminate a wide range of subjects more or less in some way, often unexpected, linked to law. As the title foreshadows, the book is creatively organized in the form of a meal, with its delicacies spread over a menu covering a drink, appetizers, entrees, sides, and dessert. Among other surprises, the author reminds us of poet John Milton's appeal for freedom to read what we want, describes two comic book lawyer superheroes, suggests ways to improve our democracy, finds new legal themes in the lives of various well-known creative artists, and even tells us which are his favorite books about law and why. It is a tour de force sure to fascinate any thinking person, lawyer or not
Saint Germain: Harmony And Light Saint Germain: Harmony and Light unveils the secrets of one of history’s most mysterious and influential spiritual masters. From his enigmatic appearances in European courts to his central role in modern esoteric movements, Saint Germain is an eternal guide to spiritual transformation and awakening consciousness. In this fascinating book, you will discover how the power of the Violet Flame can transform your life, purifying negative energies, dissolving karmic debts, and elevating your vibration to a new level of spiritual awareness. Saint Germain is not just a master of spiritual alchemy but also a protector of humanity in this era of collective awakening. Are you ready to transmute your shadows into light? In this time of great change in the world, Saint Germain offers practical tools for inner healing and ascension, helping us navigate the complexities of modern life with serenity, wisdom, and purpose. This book invites you to turn your limitations into opportunities for spiritual growth and to actively participate in planetary evolution. In Saint Germain: Harmony and Light, explore the journey of one of the most fascinating and legendary Ascended Masters the world has ever known. Saint Germain, a figure shrouded in mystery, has long intrigued scholars, mystics, and truth seekers. With a legacy that spans centuries, he is not only a historical figure but a powerful spiritual being offering the path to both personal and collective transformation. At the heart of his teachings is the Violet Flame, a mystical energy that acts as a powerful force for transmutation and purification. Saint Germain teaches us to use this flame to release dense energies, break life patterns that hold us back, and elevate our vibrational frequency. Throughout the pages, you will learn how to access this energy, apply its practices in your daily life, and discover true spiritual harmony. This book is not just a philosophical exploration; it is a practical guide for those seeking self-awareness, healing, and spiritual ascension. Combining esoteric wisdom, Saint Germain's teachings, and the power of spiritual alchemy, you will be guided through a profound process of karmic healing and the elevation of your consciousness. If you are searching for answers to life’s purpose, how to overcome past traumas, or how to actively participate in global spiritual change, Saint Germain: Harmony and Light is the book you need. Prepare to awaken your true spiritual potential and walk alongside one of the greatest masters of light. Terms: How to invoke Saint Germain for spiritual guidance The power of the Violet Flame in healing and transformation Saint Germain's role in spiritual purification and karmic release Spiritual rituals for emotional healing with the Violet Flame How to connect with Ascended Master Saint Germain Rituals to attract abundance and prosperity with Saint Germain Using the Violet Flame for personal growth and energy cleansing How to perform Saint Germain’s rituals for karmic liberation Benefits of invoking the Violet Flame for spiritual protection Steps to practice the Violet Flame meditation for spiritual awakening How to channel the Violet Flame for overcoming life’s challenges Advanced spiritual purification rituals with Saint Germain The role of Saint Germain in the Age of Aquarius and global healing How to increase intuition by invoking Saint Germain