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Road Movies engages with two foundational twentieth century technologies: cinematic and automotive.? It is a book about road movies, a genre burdened by its own seductiveness. It is also, however, a b

Profitable, sustainable pastures have a major role to play in most agricultural systems in Australia. Starting with a historical perspective and concluding with a view of what the future holds, this b

This book is a journey through the sparkling world of the iconic Maison Boucheron, which has championed a sensual, chic, modern, and independent form of femininity for over a century and a half. The B

The stunning epic fantasy inspired by the author’s Moroccan heritage about a poor girl who must become the body double of a princess of a ruthless empire hailed as ”a rich, dazzling, powerful debut” b

A charm of goldfinches, an ascension of larks, a bask of crocodiles, a cloud of bats, a wake of vultures--all of these colorful collective nouns and more are showcased in this enchanting illustrated b

A hotel is an establishment that provides lodging paid on a short-term basis. Facilities provided may range from a modest-quality mattress in a small room to large suites with bigger, higher-quality b

The term “filibuster” often brings to mind a senator giving a long-winded speech in opposition to a bill, but the term had a different connotation in the nineteenth century—invasion of foreign lands b

From a major new picture book talent comes a deceptively simple and exquisitely illustrated story about a little boy and his bear and finding a place called home. Told with humour and warmth, 'Where B

A Well-Worn Tallis for a New Ceremony is a study of contemporary ultra-Orthodox religiosity in Israel. This book analyzes the on-going reconstruction of Haredi culture in Israel, a process which has b

For readers of The Light Between Oceans and The Island of Sea Women, a feminist adventure story set against the backdrop of the dangerous pearl diving industry in 19th-century Western Australia, about a young English woman who sets off to uncover the truth about the disappearance of her eccentric father.Western Australia, 1886. After months at sea, a slow boat makes its passage from London to the shores of Bannin Bay. From the deck, young Eliza Brightwell and her family eye their strange, new home. Here is an unforgiving land where fortune sits patiently at the bottom of the ocean, waiting to be claimed by those brave enough to venture into its depths. An ocean where pearl shells bloom to the size of soup plates, where men are coaxed into unthinkable places and unspeakable acts by the promise of unimaginable riches. Ten years later, the pearl-diving boat captained by Eliza's eccentric father returns after months at seawithout Eliza's father on it. Whispers from townsfolk point to mutin

When Jonas the lighthouse-keeper is rescued from the stormy sea by a whale, they become friends. But soon Blue the whale is in great danger too, and now he needs help from Jonas... This touching love story from world-renowned picture book creator, Barroux, beautifully highlights the urgency of saving our whales and our oceans.

A fascinating, friendly introduction to the prehistoric world, with simple text and amazing illustrations. With answers to questions such as "What was the biggest dinosaur?", "What was the ice age?" , "Why did the dinosaurs die out?", and more. Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.Chapters in this book include:- The prehistoric world- How the Earth began- Under the sea- Life on the land- Swampy forests- Reptiles and mammals- The first dinosaurs- Hunter dinosaurs- Raptors- The first birds- Tyrannosaurus rex- Giant dinosaurs- Duck-billed dinosaurs- Horned dinosaurs- Stegosaurs- Boneheads- Spiky dinosaurs- Baby dinosaurs- Sea reptiles- Flying reptiles- The death of dinosaurs- The first mammals- More mammals- South American mammals- Ice age mammals- The first people- How do we know?- New discoveries- Prehistoric facts and figures- Prehistoric words

A murderer’s confession – devastating, unblinking, poignant, unforgettable – which reveals a story of class, education and the inescapable workings of destiny. Ah Hock is an ordinary, uneducated man b

This monograph provides theoretical and practical perspectives on competency management as a key resource for producing competitive products. The authors develop and substantiate a law of dependence b

In The Wyoming State Constitution, Robert B. Keiter and Tim Newcomb provide a comprehensive guide to Wyoming's colorful constitutional history. The Wyoming State Constitution provides an outstanding a

Modern Synthetic and Application Aspects of Polysilanes: An Underestimated Class of Materials?, by A. Feigl, A. Bockholt, J. Weis, and B. Rieger;*Conjugated Organosilicon Materials for Organic Electro

While exposing the risks inherent in maintaining a nontransparent relationship with customers, Tactical Transparency provides a methodology that will help your organization create its unique plan to b

Uplifting the People is a history of the Alabama Missionary Baptist State Convention—its origins, churches, associations, conventions, and leaders. Fallin demonstrates that a distinctive Afro-B

Several distinctive aspects make Dynamical Systems unique, including:treating the subject from a mathematical perspective with the proofs of most of the results includedproviding a careful review of b

While working on a facsimile edition and transcription of W. B. Yeats's surviving early manuscripts, renowned Yeats scholar George Bornstein made a thrilling literary discovery: thirty-eight unpublish

In a world where nations are increasingly interdependent and where their problems--whether environmental, economic, or military--have a global dimension, the resolution of international disputes has b

In hardcover for the first time, this 10th anniversary edition of the game-changing #1 New York Times bestseller features a new foreword, discussion guides, and a creative journal.For over a decade, B

How did a powerful concept in international justice evolve into an inequitable response to mass suffering?For a term coined just seventy-five years ago, genocide has become a remarkably potent idea. B

A beautiful, lyrical picture book about a father, his daughter, and her imaginary friend raking leaves on a crisp fall day.With gorgeous pictures by E. B. Goodale, the illustrator of the acclaimed Win

Kate O’Donnell and her police sergeant partner, Harry Barnard enter dangerous waters when they uncover evidence of a top-level conspiracy. On a busy Friday night in 1964, a woman’s partially clothed b

A memoir of growing up and remaining a nerd by beloved comedian, actor, and writer Brian PosehnBrian Posehn is a successful and instantly recognizable comedian, actor, and writer. He also happens to b

Through a study of French petroleum policy over the last fifty years, Harvey B. Feigenbaum presents a theoretical analysis of public enterprise and a general analysis of the relationship of state to s

Have you ever Wondered how to deal with a family that repeatedly fails to keep clinic appointments? Disagreed with colleagues over a proposed course of treatment for a child? Considered ways to 'b

A revised edition of this intriguing and complex play, updated to cover recent critical thinking and stage history.Troilus and Cressida is a tragedy often labelled a "problem" play b

From the director of Race to Nowhere, the popular 2010 documentary on our education system that has become a long-running grassroots phenomenon, and a new film,Beyond Measure, comes a groundbreaking b

A pioneer of the New Queer Cinema, Todd Haynes (b. 1961) is a leading American independent filmmaker. Whether working with talking dolls in a homemade short (Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story) or w

Wawa began as a family business in 1964 that offered a friendly, personal alternative to supermarkets. Since then, the convenience store has grown into a well-known company that competes against the b

Bernard LaFayette Jr. (b. 1940) was a cofounder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), a leader in the Nashville lunch counter sit-ins, a Freedom Rider, an associate of Dr. Martin Lu

A deluxe limited edition—signed by the author, with a silk ribbon marker, illustrated endpapers, and foil-stamped case, in a special presentation box—of the latest novel from the #1 internationally b

A light-hearted A-to-Z encyclopedia of farm lore, Barnyard Confidential covers everything you’ve always wanted to know about country life, with entries from E. B. White, Gwen Petersen, Roger Welsch, a

Under all the glamour surrounding Beverly Hills, a sleazy underbelly quietly festers. As love for barter, lowlife scams, and trashy pickups lurk in the shadows, a small-time hustler masquerades as a b

This textbook provides an up-to-date, comprehensive and fully integrated treatment of retailing as a) and industry, b) a force shaping social attitudes and contemporary culture, and c) a force for cha

One crazy road trip that's a mix of rejection, redemption, and romance When sixteen-year-old Luke's book, Hallelujah, becomes a national bestseller, his publishing house sends him on a cross-country b

Participating in a fourth-grade sleepover, Buddy sits with his classmates while listening to custodian Mr. Poe's spooky story about a ghost that haunts the school grounds, a tale that is accompanied b

Shoestring Chic is a charmingly illustrated book of inside information for women who appreciate fashion, beauty, and shopping?but lack a black Amex account. In today’s economy,?who isn’t?living on a b