The letters of Sir Stamford Raffles in the collection of Tang Holdings in Singapore has been transcribed and annotated by the world's foremost expert on Raffles, Dr John Bastin.
Whatever your choice of drawing and painting medium - oil, acrylic, gouache, water paints, pencil, charcoal or pastels - this practical and comprehensive book offers budding artists the chance to take
RAND conducted a lessons learned examination of operations analysis, modeling, and simulation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This report identifies ways in which
Examines the relationship between fair value accounting and historical cost accounting and systemic risk to the financial system, including the role that the accounting approaches played in the 2008 f
This book is an essential guide to the basics of Islamic faith and practice for young Muslims, giving special importance to cleanliness and the Daily Prayers. With inspirational reading texts, this bo
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
This report is intended to help guide discussion of the utility of Air National Guard remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in domestic missions, and it explores the policy and operational constraints that
The book explores the myriad questions on the military experience of South Asia, hoping to construct a picture of how men, animals, and equipment were used on South Asian battlefields from the end of
Compares aspects of the Joint Tactical Radio System network domain program with similar elements for the commercial long-term evolution waveform and analyzes acquisition programs that have repeatedly
This report shows whether and how base-area characteristics are associated with individual-level Airman outcomes across several different domains, including health and well-being, social cohesion, and
‧ What are the sexual problems faced by most Asian women? ‧ How do you choose and wear a condom? ‧ Why do I feel the urge to masturbate even though I have regular sex with my wife?The answers to these
Discover the delights and distinctive tastes of Scandinavian cuisine in this beautiful book, with more than 150 recipes from Sweden, Norway and Denmark, shown with 800 inspiring photographs.
From the modern restaurants of Beijing to the home kitchens of Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Dhanxi and Shandong, this expert book presents traditional Mandarin cuisine and the foods of the no
A comprehensive guide to the beautiful world of flower essences and their natural healing powers, illustrated with 200 inspiring photographs. Covers in detail the first system of Bach remedies to be d
The definitive guide to mouthwatering, authentic curries from all corners of the Indian subcontinent, from how to make curry pastes to tandooris, curries, breads and relishes.
Discover the best of home-cooked food from Ireland: the traditions, locations, ingredients and preparation techniques, and recipes from potato cakes, Irish stew and carrageen pudding to the perfect Ga
: Department of Defense (DoD) goals may conflict as DoD attempts to apply strategic-sourcing practices to reduce total costs and improve performance while maintaining a goal of spending about 23 perce
This book is a personal narrative detailing a transformative healing journey. Fifty years after polio struck Deborah's little three-year-old body, she was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, with its
With an introduction that explores the geography, climate and history of Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli-Venzia Giulia, the local cuisines, festivals and regional ingredients, this title helps
Hollywood is not only the secret world capital of dreams and the fictions of the subconscious, but also the capital of architecture. Hollywood is the Rome and the Versailles of the 20th and 21st centu
In recent years, the RAND National Defense Research Institute has developed a simulation model that is capable of managing hundreds or thousands of officers individually according to complex laws, pol
Is the form of American cities to blame for the shape of Americans? With obesity rates climbing ever higher, planners are reconsidering how the built environment affects public health—not on
Why have American policies failed? What alternative policies can return America to its promise, internally and in the eyes of a global community? This book answers these questions in a preposterous wa
This inspiring book shows how to draw and paint a wide variety of mammals, from learning to capture the texture of fur and skin to creating beautifully composed portraits in water paints, gouache, oil
Maps of Malaya and Borneo: Discovery, Statehood and Progress showcases the extensive map collections of His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Sultan of Selangor, and Richard Curtis. The co
To help the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) become more flexible and agile in an increasingly uncertain world, RAND researched whether the NRO might benefit from building modular satellites and e
A collection of over thirty famous and familiar stories from some of the greatest writers in the English language including Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Hardy, James Joyce and many more! St
Benjamin Franklin was concerned with making the sometimes bitter pill of truth about the human condition easier to swallow. In The Way to Wealth, Franklin refines his maxims and homilies in order to m
RAND researchers assessed the scale, trends, and composition of China1s foreign aid and government-sponsored investment programs in sixregions: Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, Cent
The U.S. Navy requires an agile and adaptable acquisition process that can field new information technology capabilities and services in relatively short and responsive time frames. A RAND study sough
This engaging book is your battle manual for the art of war in the legal arena. Chris Scott Graham shares the skills you'll need—developed and honed by trial lawyers over the years—to succeed in the b
"In the mid-2020s, the Royal Australian Navy plans to retire the oldest of its Collins-class submarines. Australia intends to acquire 12 new submarines to replace the Collins-class vessels. The Austra
The Staff of Moses is a collection of Nursi's writings concerning worship, youth, life after death, belief in the Hereafter and their relation with happiness in this world and the next.
