Masters at Work

Choosing what to do with your life begins with imagining yourself in a career. Using stories of real practitioners in the field, the Masters at Work series offers the opportunity to see through the ey

Examines the paintings of the modern American artist, looks at his role in the pop art movement, and discusses the techniques and major themes of his work

An acclaimed investigative journalist explores ethical hacking and presents a reader-friendly, informative guide to everything there is to know about entering the field of cybersecurity.It’s imp

A fascinating guide to a career in neurosurgery written by award-winning journalist John Colapinto and based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field—essential reading for someone

Choosing a profession begins with imagining yourself in a career. Now New York Times bestselling author Virginia Morell dives into the adventures of a marine biologist team, allowing a much needed, in

A revealing guide to a career as a firefighter written by acclaimed author Jeff Wilser and based on the real-life experiences of the heroes of the St. Louis fire departmentrequired reading for anyone

A reader-friendly guide to the inner workings and behind-the-scenes action of Silicon Valley and venture capitalism. Investigative reporter Gary Rivlin gives an armchair tour of the world of venture c

Choosing a profession begins with imagining yourself in a career: here are all the details you need to get started in the popular field of real estate—from salary expectations, regional challeng

Based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field, an immersive, accessible guide to a career in hairstyling brought to life by acclaimed writer Kate Bolick—essential reading for anyone int

Noted American film director, Stanley Kubrick's career is profiled in this slim volume teeming with film stills and set shots. Krohn, a cinema critic and the author of Hitchcock at Work (2000) briefly

A fascinating guide to a career as a private investigator written by award-winning journalist Howie Kahn and based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field—essential reading for so

A fascinating guide to a career as a life coach written by award-winning journalist Tom Chiarella and based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field—essential reading for someone c

The must-have book for any yogi or yogini who’s curious about taking the next step and becoming a yoga instructor.Choosing a profession begins with imagining yourself in a career. Whether you se

Science history at its best is passionate, original, and controversial - a perfect description of the work of Owen Gingerich. Physicist, historian of science, and tireless sleuth, Gingerich is interna

A native of Bogota, Columbia, Lozano here presents the thesis for her 2009 master's degree in peace studies at the University of Innsbrook, Switzerland. Having done her bachelor's work on the music of

Featuring the world's most dazzling and innovative work, this new entry in the Masters series focuses on the incredibly popular medium of polymer clay. Curator Rachel Carren has selected 40 artists wh

This introduction to the work of American filmmaker and television director, David Lynch, covers his early work in films including Eraserhead, The Elephant Man and Dune, through his Americana period w

Marcella Rowek explores the paradigm of Deep Democracy and its potential to transform polarized conflicts in the context of the current refugee situation in Europe. Her approach to peace work and rese

In the fifth book in the best-selling Dragon Masters series, a new Dragon Master is coming to the castle!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book #5, the Dragon Masters are excited to meet the newest Dragon Master, Petra. But when she arrives at the castle, she doesn't fit in right away. She's a know-it-all, and she doesn't even try to connect with her four-headed dragon! Could the Dragon Stone have chosen her by mistake? Then something terrible happens to the king. Petra will have to work with the other Dragon Masters to save him before it's too late!

Jennie Helene Sandstad brings together theoretical concepts and personal stories in an exploration of trauma, and studies how breathing meditation can be a tool for peace work. Through the lenses of H

This work exploits the natural experiment provided by the unexpected disintegration of socialist East Germany to study the impact of the mass immigration of East Germans on housing rents in West Germa

Presents the candid diary of Thomas Macaulay, Victorian statesman, historian and author of "The History of England". This work shows how, spanning the period 1838 to 1859, the journa

Mark Buckingham has quietly built up one of the most impressive resume's in the comic book industry. From his early days drawing the infamous Miracleman, to his work on Sandman, Death, Peter Parker: S

The legendary Star Dragon must battle the powerful Shadow Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are one step closer to stopping the Shadow Dragon from blanketing the world with its sky-shadow. They have the Star Flute! Now they just need to summon the Star Dragon. But first they must figure out how to play the flute. They will need to work fast! Can the Star Dragon help them save the world?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!

Traces the life of the Romanian-born sculptor, discusses the influences on his work, and shows examples of his sculpture

Traces the career of the German-born artist, shows paintings from each period of his work, and discusses Hofmann's technique

Briefly traces the life of English painter, shows a representative sample of his work, and discuses his style and technique

Aimed at senior undergraduate students, this text addresses the principles and concepts of biomineralization, which lies at the interface between bioinorganic and materials chemistry. Throughout the t