With an expected population of 400 million by 2040, America is morphing into an economic system composed of 23 'megapolitan' areas that will dominate the nation’s economy by midcentury.With only
The Daltons have escaped! Words that all fans of Lucky Luke know well. But this is the story of the first time that the idiotic brothers break out of jail. Driven by Joe's unshakable need to get reven
Fifty years after the publication of her most influential book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs is perhaps the most widely read urbanist ever. Her ideas contributed to the who
Stitch a scrap-friendly quilt and pillow inspired by Jennifer Sampou’s travels to Thailand. Pair paper-pieced and appliquéd motifs with a background of easy-to-sew strips. Gender-neutral and customiza
Personal encounters with animals around the world, from piranhas and man-eating tigers to garden birds. A powerful and evocative collection of stories, the result of 45 years engaging with animals and
Helps you discover the world-famous cuisines of Rome and Naples, and their surrounding regions. This book captures the essence of central Italian food and cooking, with a fabulous introduction to the
A guide to the geography, climate and culinary history of Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley regions, which comprise the diverse North-western corner of Italy. It explores th
This new title seeks to explore industry issues using a new approach. It includes comprehensive commentaries on topics in the oil industry and links these with edited extracts from underlying legal te
A fun and informative introduction to bugs for 5 to 8 year olds, with all kinds of fascinating facts presented in a humorous question and answer format.
The greatest reduction in mass poverty in human history has occurred during the current era of globalization. The world’s poor are now catching up with the rich at a rapid pace in terms of human well-
The greatest reduction of mass poverty in human history has occurred during the current era of globalization. The world’s poor are now catching up with the rich at a rapid pace in terms of human well-
Using and testing a conceptual model that draws on social science and particularly social movement theory, this volume examines public support for al-Qa’ida’s transnational jihadist movement, the Tali
In this timeless and profound inquiry, Aristotle presents a view of the psyche that avoids the simplifications both of the materialists and those who believe in the soul as something quite distinct fr
In this timeless and profound inquiry, Aristotle presents a view of the psyche that avoids the simplifications both of the materialists and those who believe in the soul as something quite distinct fr
Profiles the major scientific discoveries of human history, providing information chronicling the developments leading to such discoveries as air flight, evolution, electricity, and nuclear power.
Henry Gamadge is summoned to a secluded estate by way of a crossword puzzle, the only means of communication for a widow being held captive by her relatives. They claim she’s lost her mind; she thinks
The fresh and lively narrative and imaginative drawings ensure that children can follow as you read to them, or try for themselves. The large format is perfect for show-and-tell reading.
Acclaimed sporting writer Michael McIntosh calls this classic book, perhaps his most well known, "a celebration of the gun." It captures the gun as a complex, fascinating combination of form and funct
Most natural disasters hit hard and fast. Droughts are different. They steal in, one cloudless day after another, often catching communities unprepared.Is your community at risk? Planning and Drought
Hippo and Monkey are best friends. Little things start to bother them about each other. Can they find ways to accept each other as they are? The story reminds us to be thoughtful and forgiving. Banana
Short, entertaining historical tales from the Maritimes, Rogues and Rascals is an anecdotal history of the Maritime provinces, with a particular eye to the odd, the interesting, and the obscure. Meet
Standards provide learning targets for students and the result of assessments help make data-driven instructional decisions. In this anthology education experts address the following topics in the con
Well-known for his Howzit Done? motorcycling videos, Brent Crash Allen muses on life, motorcyles, and how they affect each other. Brent draws analogies from life that also apply to the art and science
Designed for babies 6 weeks to 6 months, these books use high-contrast images to provide visual stimulation as babies begin to make visual connections with the world around them. These wordless pictur
