Principles of Water Resources presents a long-awaited comprehensive look at our most precious resource. With its broad coverage of the history of water availability and use as well as government devel
Written specifically for Canadians, Interventions with Children and Youth provides an introduction to the structural and strengths-based approach to working with at-risk children and youth. The book
With all new and updated material, the third edition provides civil engineers with a complete history of water availability. It also delves into government development, management, and policy of wate
Here is an accessible, informative, and highly illustrated book that offers a fresh view of butterflies in the East Coast states, from the Atlantic seaboard to the Appalachians. In addition to providi
Here is an accessible, informative, and highly illustrated book that offers a fresh view of butterflies in America's Ease Coast states, from the Atlantic seaboard to the Appalachians. In addition to p
Every year around Christmas, thanks to the perennially popular ballet The Nutcracker, children all across America have visions of sugarplum fairies dancing in their heads—and on the stage. Many kids e
It was a boast that would have terrible consequences.Once upon a time, a miller told the king that his beautiful daughter could spin straw into gold.Now the girl must complete this impossible task—and
Every day, twelve princesses mysteriously wear out twelve new pairs of shoes—and neither the king, nor a series of hopeful suitors, can figure out how. Then a simple soldier, with a little magic on hi
Finally, a baking book focused entirely on savory baking! Developed by one of America's top pastry chefs, Savory Baking collects 75 inviting recipes for bakers of every skill level. Popovers, scones,
Why do people fight about water rights? Who decides how much water can be used by a city or irrigator? Does the federal government get involved in state water issues? Why is water in Colorado so cont
Adapted from the perennially popular folktale, first published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, this engaging version ofThe Elves and the Shoemaker features uniquely compelling and otherworldly illustra
Jack and his marvelous beanstalk made their first appearance in England in 1734—and for nearly three centuries the tale has continued to enchant children. After all, what could be more reassuring to a
A long time ago, there lived a prince who was looking for someone very special to marry. One of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories gets a breathtaking showcase, with lavish art and an eleg
We never really know where a story will begin or end. This one starts with a head of lettuce . . .Thus begins John Cech's enchanting retelling of "Rapunzel," the tale of a poor coupl
This book provides a comprehensive and current source of information on fishes—including systematics, zoogeography, behavior, and conservation of fishes—that is often needed by professionals as backgr
RNA (ribonucleic acid) molecules drive much of cellular action. Messenger RNA (mRNA) relays genetic information from DNA to ribosomes to direct the formation of proteins. At the same time, noncoding R
This volume reviews our understanding of two RNA worlds: the primordial RNA world before DNA, in which RNA was both information store and biocatalyst; and the contemporary RNA world, in which mRNA, t
