Do you know a Doric column when you see one? Of course. But what about an entablature, a hypostyle, a pylon, or a pagoda? Architecture Styles uses beautifully engraved plates from the great works of a
Sebastian Pape discusses two different scenarios for authentication. On the one hand, users cannot trust their devices and nevertheless want to be able to do secure authentication. On the other hand,
Why did Tunisian protests following the self-immolation of Mohammed Bouazizi lead to a massive wave of uprisings across the entire Arab world? Who participated in those protests, and what did they hop
Why did Tunisian protests following the self-immolation of Mohammed Bouazizi lead to a massive wave of uprisings across the entire Arab world? Who participated in those protests, and what did they hop
The Cold War was perhaps the most critical and defining aspect of American culture from the late 1940s until the early 1990s, influencing popular culture products ranging from television to music to f
As clinicians strive to teach students the ability to think critically and to commit to a diagnosis, the ability to make that commitment is one of the most difficult steps for clinicians in training.
Written by world-renowned photographer, writer, and broadcaster Tom Ang, Photography lavishly celebrates the most iconic photographs and photographers of the past 200 years. Tracing the history of pho
The ubiquitous Partisan narrative in Yugoslavia served well as founding myth of its newly united people. Its retrospective deconstruction has absorbed most of the academic attention for the Yugoslav P
Kelsey presents students, academics, and researchers with an investigation of the ways in which Eastern Woodlands tribe’s strings and belts of small white and purple shells, traditionally used to depi
Did you ever ask yourself any of these questions?why do people get attracted to each other?why people have different preferences for physical looks?Do women really care about money? Or do Men Prefer c
Dive in to this breathtaking read about the world's oceans Explore the last wilderness left on Earth, with an enhanced and updated edition of this exhaustive guide to the underwater world. From mangro
Financial Terms Plain and Simple ExplainedThis practical financial glossary helps you understand and comprehend common financial terms. It was written with an emphasis to quickly grasp the context wit
Numerous designers have pioneered cutting-edge garments and collections throughout the evolution of fashion. But all too often a lack of obvious fit or purpose has been mistaken for a lack of design s
Selecting colours can be a challenge for architects, yet one that can achieve tremendous impact when professionally implemented."DETAIL Practice Colour" provides architects with the
One of the most exciting new features in After Effects is the integration of Cinema 4D using the CINEWARE plug-in and a free version of Cinema 4D Lite. Both provide a wide assortment of new 3D tools a
Filled with infographics, visuals, and case studies—a vibrant, practical guide to creating a winning business model for any startupThe Startup Equation leads you step by step through the decisions and
Whether you’re an animator, illustrator, comic book artist, game artist, or everything in between, you need to know how to create images that accurately and realistically convey physical space and for
Charismatic statesman…brilliant military strategist…visionary European diplomat…plucked virtually overnight from a decade of “wilderness years”…General Wladyslaw Sikorski (1881–1943) led Polish nation
Charismatic statesman…brilliant military strategist…visionary European diplomat…plucked virtually overnight from a decade of “wilderness years”…General Wladyslaw Sikorski (1881–1943) led Polish nation
A guide to the Star Wars Rebels[trademark] series introducing exciting new Star Wars adventures. It is packed with episodes from the series, in-depth character profiles and annotated vehicle art, tell
This is the first published study of American printed souvenirs and their relationship to the development of touring and immigration. Grounded in scenic thinking, captured in prints and photographic i
Using tools that have been successfully used to produce blockbuster motion pictures as primary examples, this book explains how to apply multithreading programming techniques to problems often encount
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A whole new year of The Elements calendar! A month-by-month tour of the most beautiful and fascinating elements in the periodic table.The Elements 2015 Calendar is perfect for scientists, students, te
The power and wonder of the ocean is as strong today as ever, with new expeditions to its depths, and new discoveries beneath melting ice, in developing reefs, and on shores around the world. To celeb
