Focusing on literature and visual art in the years 1910-1935, Modernist Fraud begins with the omnipresent accusations that modernism was not art at all, but rather an effort to pass off patently absur
It's 1901, and with the Boer War raging, England's air is crackling with political intrigue. But it's not South Africa that is on everyone's lips. Rather, it's The Jewish Question: The armies of Antis
The inside story of crisis and turmoil at American Airlines during the twelve years following the terrorist attacks of 9/11.In the twelve years following 9/11, American Airlines lost billions&nbs
Although white-collar crime has caused a substantial amount of damage on both the individual and societal levels, it often ranks below street crime as a matter of public concern. Thus, white-collar cr
Take a deep dive into deep learning Deep learning provides the means for discerning patterns in the data that drive online business and social media outlets. Deep Learning for Dummies gives you the in
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After the annexation of the Punjab in 1849, the British were quick to acknowledge the fighting prowess of the proud Sikh nation and started to recruit Sikhs into the British Indian army. This soldier
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The relationship of the biblical tradition to golden calf worship seems to be entirely negative. In the Torah and the Book of Kings, harsh criticism is wielded against the golden calf the Israelites m
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus' arrest, trial and execution ends with the Roman centurion who oversees the death process proclaiming Jesus as God's son. Gamel explores two key questions in relation to t
When a family member of the Shogun is murdered at the palace, a master ninja and a Portuguese priest are asked to investigate though risking their own lives.June, 1565: Master ninja Hiro Hattori recei
Every archeological find adds to our understanding of the world, but sometimes a discovery is made that is so startling and different that it changes the way we view history. Digging Deep showcases th
Every archeological find adds to our understanding of the world, but sometimes a discovery is made that is so startling and different that it changes the way we view history. Digging Deep showcases th
A compelling argument about the importance of using more than one language in today’s world In a world that has English as its global language and rapidly advancing translation technology, it&rs
Can anything stop God’s love and God’s grace? This uplifting picture book joyfully explores the answer from Romans 8:38–39—nothing can separate us from God’s love. Curious children wonder if God’s lov
Football is the most popular sport on the planet partly because it’s so simple to play – but as philosopher, novelist and avid fan Stephen Mumford shows, behind the straightforward rules o
Can empathy be taught? The importance of empathy and its impact are explored in A Girl Named October. The title character, October, is ever present as the narrator navigates a life without realizing h
From the Academy Award-winning screenwriter and political activist, a candid, vivid, powerfully resonant memoir about growing up as a gay Mormon in Texas that is, as well, a moving tribute to the moth
Selected by Joy Harjo as the winner of the Walt Whitman Award of the Academy of American PoetsEmily Skaja’s debut collection is a fiery, hypnotic book that confronts the dark questions and menacing si
A Year in the Frame is the fourth collection of award-winning photographer Edward Whitaker's best photographs. The photographs encapsulate the Racing year and show the full scope of Edward’s
Ålvik – setting for the poems in this book – is a sleepy little industrial town, set between the Hardanger Fjord and its own little mountain for climbing. Behind Ålvik the serious mountains go on fore
Since the emergence of the garden suburbs in the UK in the early 20th century and mass suburbanisation since the early 1950s, suburbs have come to hold a special place in the geographical, political,
When Justin O'Neill and his wife of thirteen years separated four years ago, their young daughter, Stella, was caught in the middle, as are so many children of divorce. Thinking that his camera would
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This book is usable to teaching the adult service, teen church and children service as well. A book that is written in simple English standard in order for all to be able to read.
Perhaps more than any other American city, Chicago has been a center for the study of both urban history and economic inequity. Community Health Equity assembles a century of research to show the rang
It is 1940, the time of the Phoney War. Britain stands alone with German invaders waiting across the Channel and an anxious population preparing for the bloody battle ahead. In an isolated girls' boar
How do you prevent a critical care nurse from accidentally delivering a morphine overdose to an ill patient? Or ensure that people don't insert their arm into a hydraulic mulcher? And what about enabl
Contractor Shannon Hammer has to dig through murder suspects in the latest Fixer-Upper Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Eaves of Destruction and Once Upon a Spine.Don't miss the H
Tarot Elements shares five different readings to help you clarify your situation, unstick your life, and move forward to a better version of yourself—even if you feel like a complete mess. Author Meli
Edit, organize, store, and share photos Whether you are brand new to photography, a mobile-only photographer, a DSLR enthusiast, or a seasoned pro, there’s a version of Lightroom for
Discourses of Brexit provides a kaleidoscope of insights into how discourse influenced the outcome of the EU referendum and what discourses have sprung up as a result of it. Working with a wide variet
The Fondation Louis Vuitton by Frank O. Gehry rises from the Bois de Boulogne as a new landmark in the Parisian skyline. Gehry’s dynamic architecture is both glittering and multifaceted: is it a saili
“In these pages, you won’t find a single damsel in distress. There are no dance hall queens or saloon floozies, either. The sixteen women profiled here validate the importance of ordinary lives and of
Follow us on a quest to uncover Puglia's best-kept secrets: those boutique-hotels, farmhouses and period homes that have been designed to ensure the utmost privacy for their occupants. Each of the fea
The Indian Rebellion of 1857-58 was the most ferocious explosion of violence in the history of the British Empire. It tested Britain’s colonial resources to the limit, and nearly brought about the dow
1918 was a watershed moment for the development of British democracy: for the first time, some women could vote. The occasion marked the culmination of a fifty-year long and arduous struggle of thousa
In this new supplement for Frostgrave, some of the biggest names in gaming turn their creative powers towards the Frozen City, each contributing a scenario and adding their own flair to the game. Feat
This open access book is an original contribution to the knowledge on fishing and research associated with one of the most enigmatic fish of our seas: bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus (L.). Based on avai
[The award of a military decoration or medal does not define valor, it only recognizes it. Many acts of unbelievable courage and self-sacrifice occur on the battlefield, but are often obscured in the
