*Tongue-in-cheek and totally unhelpful, this little book is the perfect stocking filler for Benedict Cumberbatch fans this Christmas* Benedict Cumberbatch. Does the mere sight of his name give you tin
In 1974, Hello Kitty stepped on the scene, and she's had the world wrapped around her little red bow ever since. Here, some of her biggest fans—from comic artists to muralists to toy creators—pay trib
Information for teens about drug use, abuse, and addiction, including facts about illegal drugs and the abuse of legally available substances found in over-the-counter medications; describes drug-rela
In the early days of space travel, the development of thermal protection systems for re-entry was mainly based on an experimental approach for both design of materials and testing. During this period
Covering theory, algorithms, and methodologies, as well as data mining technologies, Data Mining for Bioinformatics provides a comprehensive discussion of data-intensive computations used in data mini
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Zipfel revises his textbook for a two-semester graduate course for aerospace, operations research, or electrical engineering students. He covers the invariant modeling of flight dynamics and computer
Six new titles in the top selling My First series that continue our focus on early language development. This large-format novelty book builds on the phenomenal success of the best selling My First s
Executive editor Graeme Dunphy, Professor of Translation at the University of Applied Sciences of Würzburg-Schweinfurt, GermanyThe Encyclopedia of Early Modern History offers 400 years of early modern
Executive editor Graeme Dunphy, Professor of Translation at the University of Applied Sciences of Würzburg-Schweinfurt, GermanyThe Encyclopedia of Early Modern History offers 400 years of early modern
Steve Lohr, a technology reporter for the New York Times, chronicles the rise of Big Data, addressing cutting-edge business strategies and examining the dark side of a data-driven world.Coal, iron ore
Praise for Energy and Power Risk Management "Energy and Power Risk Management identifies and addresses the key issues in the development of the turbulent energy industry and the challenges it poses
Out of print for a while, the Interlinear Bible is being reissued in response to continuing interest, this time in calfskin leather. It combines the King James Version of 1611 with its first authorize
This book is focused on work in the studio. It is a response to a retrospective survey of his half a century career, presented by the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in January of 2008, as part of the m
Fathom Dynamic Data Software Version 2 is an easy-to-use software that bridges the gap between concrete and abstract mathematical and statistical concepts. This software lets students see and manipul
This book is an in-depth conversation and study about issues of African identity in South Africa. It aims to inform policy development and change in the role of race and ethnic identity within the "ra
This book explains the threat to global freedom of information presented by the European General Data Protection Regulation’s Right to be Forgotten and explores disruption in the global marketpl
Cy-près doctrine, which allows the purpose of a failing or impractical charitable gift to be changed, has been understood since the eighteenth century as a medieval canon law principle, derived from R
An essential resource for collection development specialists in small and medium-sized libraries, this guide identifies the highest quality, most affordable, and most appropriate new print and electro
The earliest adventures of Superman, from 1943 through 1946, are collected for the first time together in one massive hardcover. In these early stories, Superman battles social injustice and political
Wonder Woman, arguably the best-known female superhero in the world, and star of her own monthly comics, was introduced in the early 1940s in these quirky tales written by the inventor of the lie dete
The earliest adventures of Superman, from 1940 through 1942, are collected for the first time together in one massive hardcover. In these early stories, Superman battles social injustice and political
The lives of the outstanding scholars celebrated in this volume often reveal unexpected personal and professional backgrounds. Taken together they build up a picture of the development of Britain's in
The internet has spread rapidly. Development has not. But there are instances where technology can be transformational. A digital identification system such as India’s Aadhar overcomes complex informa
Children will adore reading the rhymes and exploring the adorable illustrations.With over 30 nursery rhymes in the book, children will have fun revisiting old favorites and learning some new nursery r
"David Warren Sabean was a pioneer in the historical-anthropological study of kinship, community, and selfhood in early modern and modern Europe. His career has helped shape the discipline of history
The Construction of National Identity in Taiwan’s Media, 1896-2012 provides the most comprehensive analysis of the development of Taiwan’s media and the formation of national identity in Taiwan’s medi
An essential resource for collection development specialists in small- and medium-sized libraries, this guide identifies the highest quality, most affordable, and most appropriate new reference materi
In Cuban Flute Style: Interpretation and Improvisation, Sue Miller-music historian, charanga flute player, and former student of Richard Egues-examines the early twentieth century decorative style of
Drawing primarily on sources from German state archives, Clarkson (German and European studies, King's College London) examines the response of West German state and political institutions toward immi
Scholz (American studies, University of Konstanz, Germany) analyzes film adaptations of literature as social and cultural events in history using the methods of reception study, as proposed by Barbara
What lessons can be learnt from 'developed' countries that might be useful for developing and emerging economies? With an emphasis on long-term growth and development, this book provides historical ac
This comprehensive history of Tunisia covers an essential period in the country's development, from the Arab conquest of the 7th century to the Jasmine Revolution and the fall of Ben Ali's regime in 2
More than 20,000 words in the English language are grouped into similar categories--such as astronomy, house, human being, plants and society--and explained using detailed, labeled illustrations.
Tischler (aeroflightdynamics, Ames Research Center) and Remple (technical writing, U. of California-Santa Cruz) present the frequency-response method for identifying aircraft systems that was develope
This book examines the concept of social tourism within a European context. It places social tourism within a historical context of social development in the region, highlighting the diverse ways in w
Previous scholarship on the early Robin Hood poems has tended to treat the three major works—Robin Hood and the Monk, Robin Hood and the Potter, and A Lytell Geste of Robyn Hode—as a homogeneous group
Boost early phonics and reading skills in just five minutes a day with this all-in-one, word-building center complete with flip-and-solve activity cards, magnetic work surface, and magnetic letter til
The theme of The World Development Report 2007 is youth - young people between the ages of 12 to 24. As this population group seeks identity and independence, they make decisions that affect not only
