Davy Rothbart is looking for love in all the wrong places. Constantly. He falls helplessly in love with pretty much every girl he meets—and rarely is the feeling reciprocated. Time after time, he hops
In Philosophical Instruments Daniel Rothbart argues that our tools are not just neutral intermediaries between humans and the natural world, but are devices that demand new ideas about reality. Just a
In The Synergy of Film and Music: Sight and Sound in Five Hollywood Films, Peter Rothbart examines a handful of motion pictures to convey how a variety of elements work together to create a singular e
In her newest book--written for both lay and professional people in all walks of life and cultures--author, lecturer, educator, Angela Browne-Miller presents a set of tools and awarenesses adults can
Optimize the efficiency and reliability of machines and mechanical systemsTotally redesigned to meet today's mechanical design challenges, this classic handbook provides a practical overview of the co
This volume explores contemporary social conflict, focusing on a sort of violence that rarely receives coverage in the evening news. This violence occurs when powerful institutions seek to manipulate
"A welcome contribution to our understanding of the process at work in societies in conflict---a process that can occur even before the fighting begins---this book convincingly argues the need to brin
"This book provides an empirical account of the early development of attention and self regulation in infants and young children. It examines the brain areas involved in regulatory networks, their co
The first monograph on the work of the American painter Arthur Osver (1912–2006), this publication explores Osver’s entire oeuvre, from early urban realism to decades of engagement with ab
This book examines the continuing devastation in the Darfur region of Sudan, from the perspective of a multiplicity of conflicts of distinct types.The crisis reached its peak in 2003–2004, when certai
A highly illustrated, beautifully designed tribute to ping pong, the world's most popular yet least appreciated sport?with tales from the table by Nick Hornby, Will Shortz, Davy Rothbart, Harold Evans
Considering the many ways people seek emotional pleasure, relaxation or escape in self-harmful ways - from excessive alcohol use and drug abuse to smoking, overeating, compulsive gambling, out-of-cont
In cases of protracted conflict, and even in times of peace, observe the editors (both of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason U.) in their introduction, groups that feel
Every year, nearly 2 million injuries and some 1,300 deaths result from so-called intimate partner violence. In this work, psychotherapist Browne-Miller uses vignettes, as well as standing and emergi
This book explores the issue of civilian devastation in modern warfare, focusing on the complex processes that effectively establish civilians’ identity in times of war.Underpinning the physicality of
This four volume set offers a one-stop source for classic, new, and emerging research and insights regarding substance addictions and other behavioral addictions internationally.
Of interest to a wide audience of students and professionals, this four-volume reference comprises essays by psychologists, social workers, sociologists, and lawyers, among other professionals--all of
Early and accurate recognition of an acutely ill child is essential. Ideal for quick reference, this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information at your fingertips.
Celebrate print, pattern, and color with this journal from award-winning designer Sara Miller!Write on, with this gorgeous journal, covered in textured matte fabric and decorated in Sara Miller’
Celebrate print, pattern, and color with this notebook from award-winning designer Sara Miller!Accented in gold, this Sara Miller notebook is as elegant as it gets. Four golden giraffes adorn the text
Marvin Miller changed major league baseball and the business of sports. Drawing on research and interviews with Miller and others, Marvin Miller, Baseball Revolutionary offers the first biography cove
