Congress requested a study of the future U.S. combat and tactical wheeled vehicle fleets to review and make suggestions regarding requirements; capability gaps; technology, operational, and business r
Three days before his death, my father, at 95 years old, held hands with me and repeated the word Love three times. The essays were written over five years. All are written with the aim of combining h
With a cast of famous characters, the backstage story of the tangle of literature, publishing, and motion pictures in the 1920s and 1930s explores how Ernest Hemingway seized upon an emerging mass cul
This book is a companion to the PBS documentary Caring for Mom and Dad (May 2015) and Sally Hurme's ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Caregivers: A Guide to Making It Manageable.
Amphibians are among the most globally endangered groups of vertebrates with more than one-third of species being assessed as declining or threatened. Often, amphibian declines can be attributed to a
Amphibians are among the most globally endangered groups of vertebrates with more than one-third of species being assessed as declining or threatened. Often, amphibian declines can be attributed to a
How different would your life be if your priority were love? In this groundbreaking book, Antonella Gambotto-Burke encourages a complete re-evaluation of motherhood, showing that our lack of respect f
This book providesdetails of the environmental destruction wreaked during international andnon-international armed conflicts and argues that the existing legal regime forthe protection of the environm
Be captivated by the beauty of an amazing variety of lotus flowers in this elegant book by Dr Teoh Eng Soon, that combines photography and Chinese classical poetry. The book features a Foreword writte
"Have you ever wondered why pine trees stay green all winter long and don't lose their leaves like other trees? According to an ancient legend attributed to the Cherokee Indians, it was a simple act o
Mohammad Nor Khalid, far better known as Lat, is Malaysia’s top cartoonist. In Lat: My Life and Cartoons he tells for the first time the story of his life. From his childhood in the idyllic village at
135000 words spelled and pronounced, together with valuable hints and illustrations for the use of capitals, italics, numerals, and compound words ... designed for office, school, and library use.
When her little brother died, Emerson's life came crashing down around her. Though her friends want to help, can Emerson fight to re-enter the world she abandoned?
Here is a romantic tale of two worlds colliding against the backdrop of 1930s America, as a celebrity singer attempts to escape the troubles of her fame and ends up hiding in the camping trailer of a
Professional research attorneys Turner and Morgan, who provide research, analysis, and writing services to practicing attorneys in the area of family law, address what happens after a marital agreemen
The war on terror thrives on pantomime demons, created and maintained by political opportunism, convenient stereotype and uncritical celebrity scholarship.
It's not everyday you meet a giant rabbit who can do magic... Nanabozo, the Great Rabbit, is... well, a giant rabbit. He’s also a powerful sorcerer, and Rainbow’s spirit guide, as Great Eagle is for Y
As recently as the 1970s, only a few hundred typefaces were published and widely accessible. Today, we can choose from tens of thousands of fonts, with more on the way. In this fascinating sourcebook,
Nothing will poison the present like lies from the past. Sisters Charlotte and Jennifer have a history of “amusing” misunderstandings about attempted suicide. Their granny, Bertha, is wrapped in memor
Environmental Liability and Insurance Recovery is for the lawyer whose practice lies at the point where two areas of the legal profession - environmental law and insurance law - intersect. These areas
The Internet is a new battleground between governments that censor online content and those who advocate Internet freedom. This report examines the implications of Internet freedom for state-society r
Ah, girls! One look from them and little boys freeze... or melt! Being a kid can be confusing. The grown-ups—parents and especially grandparents—get up to the craziest antics. School can be counted on
Regardless of what the calendar says, Jack and Susan are always, eternally, 27 years old. They are destined for each other like Hepburn and Tracy, Dagwood and Blondie, Nick and Nora. They always acqui
Regardless of what the calendar says, Jack and Susan are always, eternally, 27 years old. They are destined for each other like Hepburn and Tracy, Dagwood and Blondie, Nick and Nora. They always acqui
Regardless of what the calendar says, Jack and Susan are always, eternally, 27 years old. They are destined for each other like Hepburn and Tracy, Dagwood and Blondie, Nick and Nora. They always acqui
Regional artists can play a positive role in shaping public debate and supporting democratic transition in the Middle East. This report explores the challenges artists have faced since the Arab uprisi
The unspeakably wealthy (and generally unspeakable) Jonathan Royal has decided to throw a party and, just for fun, has studded the guest-list with people who loathe one another. When a blizzard impris
Have you ever wondered why ice cubes stick together when they are thrown into a glass? Or why we can't tickle ourselves? Or why do computer and TV screens buffer before a mobile phone rings? The book
Have you ever wondered why we should lie on the right side of our bodies while sleeping? Or why the smoke of a barbecue always comes toward us? Or why most pencils are made in a hexagonal shape? The b
Loni Meadows is the beautiful, unstable director of an arts foundation headquartered in a crumbling castle outside Florence. When Meadows dies under peculiar circumstances, it becomes clear that almos
