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
As it does each year, this invaluable, eagerly awaited guide will light the way for collection development specialists in smaller public, college, and school libraries, enabling them to easily identif
The "managerial revolution," or the rise of management as a distinct and vital group in industrial society, might be identified as a major development of the modernization processes, similar to the sc
With the rapid development of China and India as new economic powers in global competition, an obvious question is whether these emerging economies are great opportunities or threats. Whilst answers a
Reducing maternal mortality by 75% is the Millennium Development Goal 5a. To reach this goal, countries need an accurate picture of the causes and levels of maternal deaths. However, efforts to docume
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
The HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa has been addressed and perceived predominantly through the broad perspectives of social and economic theories as well as public health and development disco
In recent years organic sulfur chemistry has been growing at an even faster pace than the very rapid development in other fields of chemistry. This phenomenal growth is undoubtedly a reflection of ind
This manual is designed to engage, empower and guide communities in the development and implementation of water safety plans (WSPs) for their drinking-water systems. It provides guidance on how to app
Noting that the government of the United Arab Emirates has rhetorically committed "to establish a new benchmark for gender empowerment in the region" as part of its development strategy, Pinto (Instit
In this lavish celebration of the glory and grandeur that are the great North American railroads, author Claude Wiatrowski examines the development of the industry with nearly 90 features covering mo
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
O.L. LANGE, P.S. NOBEL, C.B. OSMOND, and H. ZIEGLER Growth, development and reproductive success of individual plants depend on the interaction, within tolerance limits, of the factors in the physical
In this book we have described the major events of embryonic development and considered the underlying mechanisms which result in the production of a viable hatchling. We have, as the subtitle of the
The new 3rd edition contains updated guidelines on the development and evaluation of the health and safety of children in all types of early care and education settings - centers and family child care
This report lays out strategies for designing a national medical and health care data system. It recommends a reformulation of the economic accounting of inputs and outputs, and the development of a d
Dominoes are perfect for reading practice and language skills development in class or during individual study.'My First journey was a pilgrimage to Makkah. I got on a donkey and said "Goodbye" to my
Dominoes are perfect for reading practice and language skills development in class or during individual study.When ship after ship goes down in the Atlantic, Dr Pierre Aronnax and his servant, Conseil
Dominoes are perfect for reading practice and language skills development in class or during individual study.Hercules is the strongest man in the world, but one day he does something very bad.The pri
The book, a joint work of the African Development Bank and the African Union, presents a comprehensive analysis of the oil and gas resources in Africa. It uniquely highlights, through country examples
Compiled by the Committee on the Economic Development and Current Status of the Sheep Industry of the United States on behalf of the National Research Council, this volume investigates the modern meth
Along with a startling level of overall economic development in this region has come a host of related problems, most notably alleviation of poverty and sustainable growth. This report notes that over
This report tracks the evolution of governments' views and policies on population and development that has taken place since the World Population Conference in 1974. The major conclusion of the study
The HIV/AIDS epidemic has the potential to impede and even reverse development if not addressed early enough. Poverty and income inequality have been shown to facilitate the diffusion of HIV epidemics
Experiencing Choral Music is a four-level series designed to build music literacy and promote vocal development for all students and voice categories in grades 6 - 12. The series is a multi-textbook
Local legend says that Henry B. Plant never came to Plant City, Florida, the town named for him. That may be true; however, he played a significant role in the development of the city. In the mid-1880
The present volume offers a fresh look at the crucial role which Christan Hebraism played in the development of the humanities and modern philology. Christian theology, Jewish tradition and linguistic
This book, which represents a quantum leap in the development of the respected ScofieldR Study Bible, combines a popular modern Bible translation with the highly-regarded ScofieldR study system. Bound
This book, which represents a quantum leap in the development of the respected ScofieldR Study Bible, combines a popular modern Bible translation with the highly regarded ScofieldR study system. The n
This book, which represents a quantum leap in the development of the respected ScofieldR Study Bible, combines a popular modern Bible translation with the highly-regarded ScofieldR study system. The n
This book, which represents a quantum leap in the development of the respected ScofieldR Study Bible, combines a popular modern Bible translation with the highly regarded ScofieldR study system. The n
This book, which represents a quantum leap in the development of the respected ScofieldRG Study Bible, combines a popular modern Bible translation with the highly regarded ScofieldRG study system. Th
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
This is the ninth edition of the annual report, prepared by the World Bank's Development Prospects Group. The series provides an annual assessment of global economic prospects as they affect developi
Despite four decades of development planning, at least one third of the urban population of Africa, Asia and Latin America remains poor. Over 600 million live in 'life and health threatening' homes an
In 1983, the U.N. General Assembly created the World Commission on Environment and Development, an independent committee of twenty-two members, headed by Gro Harlem Brundtland, the Prime Minister of
This is the same course developed by the Foreign Service Language Institute to train diplomats and other government personnel. An in-depth course for students, this program stresses development of co
More children are going to school, staying in school for longer, and learning than ever before in East Asia and Pacific (EAP). During the past 50 years, a group of countries in EAP have successfully t
Franceschi presents readers with a comprehensive guide to creating, testing, launching, and assessing apps for the Android smartphone operating system. The book covers the basics of the Android sm
Faulkner presents readers with a comprehensive examination of the use of rhythmic practices, including music and movement practices, to build mindfulness and cognitive reflection in a wide variety
