This Naturalists' Handbook book covers the natural history, biology and identification of the hoverfly. It will enable anyone to identify the most common hoverflies of the British Isles, providing pra
Felicity the dragon may lounge in a moat, but she is not a typical dragon. “No smoke from her nose, no spikes on her toes, and her wings were too tiny to carry her hiney.” Felicity is different, so sh
The Department of Defense conducts an assortment of building partner capacity (BPC) efforts. The needs and existing capabilities of various nations differ, however, as will results. Planning for each
This report provides background on the Senate Bill (SB) 1041 reforms to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, as well as an overview of a multiyear, multicompo
This report addresses ways to improve the armed forces’ definition of hazing, the effects of and motivations for hazing, how the armed forces can prevent and respond to hazing, and how the armed force
Special Operators assigned to Special Operations Advisory Groups advise the commanders and staff of the Afghan Special Security Forces. Drawing on in-depth interviews with these personnel, this report
An English artist and his partner were bored with life in England and wanted to live in a place 'where every day brings joy to the soul'. They found it in a village by Northern Italy's Lake Como, but
For over fifty years, the Austin FX4 London taxi was the most famous and recognised of the capital's 'black cabs'. Both Londoners and visitors to the capital had come to love its familiar shape and it
Exploring the elements of a national strategy for U.S. foreign policy, the book examines critical global, regional, and other policy issues and decisions likely to confront the next president and seni
Presents Book One of Euclid's Elements for students in humanities and for general readers. This treatment raises deep questions about the nature of human reason and its relation to the world. Dana Den
A review of major online U.S. military surveys found very low response rates among young enlisted members. The authors explore possible explanations, why such rates might not reflect bias, and what to
This volume presents survey results from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study on the sexual assault and sexual harassment experiences of members of the U.S. Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Reserve.
This Annex to Volume 3 contains detailed tabular results from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study on sexual assault and sexual harassment experiences of members of the U.S. Coast Guard active compo
This report summarizes key special operations forces (SOF) partnering practices and presents findings from case studies in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Colombia. It also identifies best practices to benefit
Rough country, fine horses and good friends. Wilderness Journals is adventure in the saddle as author Jack Ward Thomas explores some of the West’s legendary skylines. Up the trail, deep in his beloved
He’s a child of the stars, beloved of the gods and touched by destiny, but also a reluctant hero, a simple man with simple dreams. Thorgal: an extraordinary Viking saga with strong elements of science
The human aura. Science has verified its existence. Kirlian photography has captured the color, intensity and motion of its mysterious luminescence. But there are still no answers to many of the unsol
Get luscious colors and textures in your quilts with 12 all-new projects from Piece O’Cake Designs. Best-selling authors Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins add felted wool applique to crisp cottons and
American Homestead is back again—with charming small projects you can sew anytime, anywhere. Ellen Murphy shares 21 embroidered felt and quilted designs for the holidays in her signature folk-art styl
An American Family in Paris describes the daily life and adventures of a family living in the Seventh Arrondissement, the heart of Paris, from 1983 to 1985. Focusing specifically on the life of childr
A comprehensive examination of national security laws and the tensions between the public's right to know, and the government's right to protect its interests.
This is one book in the ABA Consumer Guide Series. This volume examines the rights of employees, and provides readers with their options when their relationship with their employer sours. The book exp
This is one book in the ABA Consumer Guide Series. This volume examines the process of adopting a child, and provides readers with the information needed to understand and navigate the adoption proces
This new work of fiction provides an insider’s view of the cut-throat world of big New York law firms. Mackenzie is two years into her job as an associate at a major Manhattan law firm and she’s livin
An authoritative first-hand account from a lifetime working with horses and their owners in the UK and worldwide. An inside story on the high stakes racing world where winning is everything. Highlight
Great ideas to improve the performance of your team by building on strengths, nuturing adaptability and crystalising the learning process. Part of the 100 Great Ideas series of mass business books pub
More letters to offer insights into the cut- and-thrust world of international relations and diplomacy. Each section opens with a commentary by former Malaysian envoy to the UN: Bilateral and Joint Re
Teochew Heritage Cooking is the definitive reference for anyone looking to learn more about the colourful heritage and food culture of the Teochews in Singapore.
With more than one million books sold, the author who taught the world to quilt is back again! Internet and television personality Alex Anderson’s all-in-one "big book" includes esse
Alice Dunbar was a very proper upper East Side woman with a very boring life. There is, in fact, absolutely no reason anyone can think of for Alice to go missing, and yet that’s exactly what she does,
