Now in a new edition, this exceptional anthology provides an introduction to a wide variety of views on human nature. Drawing from diverse cultures over three millennia, Leslie Stevenson has chosen se
Introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks will help students and non-engineering professionals understand the fundamental concepts of wireless sensor networks with a hands-on approach. It provides an i
Plant pathologists and related scientists look at the world's five major grains--wheat, maize, rice, barley, and sorghum--and evaluate the danger from mycotoxins--fungal secondary metabolites--in each
This compelling study of the origins of all that exists, including explanations of the entire material world, traces the responses of philosophers and scientists to the most elemental and haunting que
Might we be parts of a divine mind? Could anything like an afterlife make sense? Starting with a Platonic answer to why the world exists, Immortality Defended suggests we could well be immortal in all
Might we be parts of a divine mind? Could anything like an afterlife make sense? Starting with a Platonic answer to why the world exists, Immortality Defended suggests we could well be immortal in all
For the first time in over 20 years, a comprehensive collection of photographs and descriptions of species in the fungal genus Fusarium is available. This laboratory manual provides an overview of the
Papers from the September 2000 meeting in Guanajuato, Mexico focus on integrated management of sorghum and pearl millet diseases and the importance of these crops in agro-ecosystems. Whereas in the la
Describes the supramolecular properties of molecular assemblies that contain a solid phase, offering an integrated approach to measurement and addressibility.* Offers an integrated approach to measure
"The work of an exceptional artist working close to the peak of his powers."?Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York TimesSet in the elegant Edwardian world of Cambridge undergraduate life, this story by
The changing pattern of contemporary media is one of the most striking and important transformations of our age. This major new work seeks to understand the implications of a series of mediated proces
The topic of death and related issues (such as grief) often begin with questions. When the questions come from, or are about, children or adolescents, they bring an additional component…the fear some
What is slavery? It seems a simple enough question. Despite the long history of the institution and its widespread use around the globe, many people still largely associate slavery, outside of the bib
What is slavery? It seems a simple enough question. Despite the long history of the institution and its widespread use around the globe, many people still largely associate slavery, outside of the bib
Stevenson's Operations Management features integrated, up-to-date coverage of current topics and industry trends, while preserving the core concepts that have made the text the market leader in this c
Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure. Join Jim Hawkins as he sails the high seas aboard the Hispaniola in search of lost treasure. One of the most popular tales of adventure, Treasure Island tells th
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This book is a fresh and engaging analysis of the city as a central concept in contemporary social thought. It probes the contested and negotiated ways in which cities are built, understood, used an
This book is a fresh and engaging analysis of the city as a central concept in contemporary social thought. It probes the contested and negotiated ways in which cities are built, understood, used an
Containing contributions from leading academic and industrial researchers, this book provides a much needed update of foam science research. The first section of the book presents an access
Those who work with children and young people have a responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare. Recognizing and detecting signs of emotional abuse and neglect is an important responsibilit
Unique student oriented formatting: Stevenson-Ozgur includes more Excel Screen shots along with complete Excel cell formulae in virtually every example. This provides more detail and better reference
David Bowie is a global superstar. One of the most extraordinary icons of our times, Bowies career spans five decades of popular music. From his first recordings in the sixties, through the invented c