The illness or disability of a world leader can change the course of history. When Lenin became too infirm to remove Stalin from a position of power, when the shah of Iran's terminal cancer was kept s
Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series that contains works ranging from elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable lis
Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series that contains works ranging from elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable lis
Prairie spaces and abundant wildflowers make Illinois an amateur lepidopterist's delight. Butterflies of Illinois offers a portable, easy-to-use guide rich with descriptions, field photography, and li
A biography focusing on the childhood of the youngest man ever elected President (though not to become President) and the youngest ever to die in office.
Pittsburgh: 1758-2008 surveys the city's evolution from strategic fort in the wilderness to bustling industrial workshop to high-tech center for universities and health care. A boatbuilding center and
Saving the world won't happen on the silver screen. In our fragile ecosystem, climate change is swiftly becoming the defining issue of how to prepare - and protect - the earth for the future. The clim
William Morris is one of the greatest and best-known British designers. He created highly distinctive designs for wallpapers and textiles which are still enjoying enormous popularity today. Through h
Several million Americans are afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementing disorder. For families, professional caregivers, policy makers, and the patients themselves, the challenges are
With Brain Tattoos, you will learn exactly how to make your brand truly distinct - and unforgettable. Karen Post isn't going to waste your time with complicated theories or unnecessary marketing jargo
This book discusses the history of thermal heat generators and focuses on the potential for these processes using micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) technology for this application. The main f
Why has affirmative action become the lightning rod for conflicts over racialinequality in the United States? Have color-blind legal and political doctrines intensified orameliorated America's racial
