He had a lot to offer, but his terms were high. What would you do if you received the offer of a lifetime—marriage to a billionaire—with one catch: you had to make up your mind without ever seeing him
The emergence of a rabid cult following the film version of The Wicker Man prompted the publication of the novel on which it was based. And a good thing, too. As fine as the film is, the book has its
The late author and AIDS activist combines social commentary with personal narratives to argue that gay men must transcend the culture of death and hopelessness that surrounds the AIDS epidemic. Repri
In this portrait of the flamboyant Milanese courtier Francesco Filelfo (1398-1481), Diana Robin reveals a fifteenth-century humanism different from the cool, elegant classicism of Medicean Florence an
Whether determining the style of its embassies or the design of overseas cemeteries for Americans killed in battle, the U.S. government in its rise to global leadership greatly valued architectural sy
Practical guide to implementing Enterprise Risk Management processes and procedures in government organizationsEnterprise Risk Management: A Guide for Government Professionals is a practical guide to
In this portrait of the flamboyant Milanese courtier Francesco Filelfo (1398-1481), Diana Robin reveals a fifteenth-century humanism different from the cool, elegant classicism of Medicean Florence an
Whether determining the style of its embassies or the design of overseas cemeteries for Americans killed in battle, the U.S. government in its rise to global leadership greatly valued architectural sy
Bringing together two key topics in undergraduate physics into one textbook, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics presents the fundamentals of thermal physics with selected real-world applications
Bringing together two key topics in undergraduate physics into one textbook, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics presents the fundamentals of thermal physics with selected real-world applications
"The business leader's guide to creating a great workplace from the Great Place to Work(r) Institute. In this follow-up guide to The Great Workplace, experts from Great Place to Work(r) Institute, Inc
This volume demonstrates how archaeological data viewed through the lens of gender studies can lead researchers to question and reformulate current models of household organization, subsistence and cr
Revealing Nursing Expertise Through Practitioner Inquiry explores and reveals the often hidden workings of ‘expert practitioners’. It provides valuable insights into developing practice expertise and
The scallop farming industry continues to expand, providing an important global source of food and revenue. In recent decades over-fishing has caused a decline in wild stocks and as consumer demand in
The past few years have brought an influx of new information into the field of male reproduction. Several laboratories have been able to apply the genomics approach to gene expression in the male, rev
Radiography is an integral part of paediatric health care. It is frequently requested to assist in the diagnosis, management and treatment of childhood disease and illness. Accurate interpretation of
Human-induced climate change is a serious concern, drawing increasing attention from the media, policy makers and citizens around the world. This comprehensive and thought-provoking volume explains in
Human-induced climate change is a serious concern, drawing increasing attention from the media, policy makers and citizens around the world. This comprehensive and thought-provoking volume explains in
A comprehensive guide to investment guarantees in equity-linked life insuranceDue to the convergence of financial and insurance markets, new forms of investment guarantees are emerging which require f
Quality of Service (QoS) is continuously growing in importance in the telecommunications industry because competition is growing fiercer by the day. By drawing on 30 years of experience, William C. Ha
A practical guide to cutting-edge techniques for flow measurement and controlUnlike any other book on the subject, this volume employs practical applications to illustrate flow measurement techniques
This book is designed to advance both theory and practice in the psychological preparation of high-level sports performers. The authors integrate the relevant qualitative and quantitative research li
As the development debate rages on, it has been the better-organized, better-financed developer who has been winning out over neighborhood homeowners. Written by a streetwise, battle-hardened expert w
