The relationship between intelligence organizations and the national security policymakers which they support has its ups and downs. Sometimes the relationship is a good one; communication flows and b
One goal of researchers in neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence is to build theoretical models that can explain the flexibility and adaptiveness of biological systems.How to Build a B
A murderer's row of comic talents - Peter Milligan (Hellblazer), Duane Swierczynski (Birds of Prey), B. Clay Moore (JSA: The Liberty Files), Howard Chaykin (American Flagg), Lewis LaRosa (Punisher MAX
With every Empowered Special collected under one vast roof, Empowered Unchained sprays a searing shrapnel salvo of scintillating superhero satire, written by the almighty Adam Warren and illustrated b
Michael Endlicher (b. Vienna, 1960; lives and works in Vienna) studies the interplay between visual and linguistic communication in a variety of media. The artist's multifaceted creative program revol
Studies of "Classic Hollywood" typically treat Hollywood films released from 1930 to 1960 as a single interpretive mass. Veronica Pravadelli complicates this idea. Focusing on dominant tendencies in b
Wilderman’s Treetop Tales is a collection of whimsical lyrics and paintings created by International award-winning songwriter, Chad Elliott. Think, “Shel Silverstein,” with more color and music. The b
Our Only Hope' encourages theologians to continue critical and creative examinations of the hope they teach, promote, and presuppose. Margaret B. Adam advocates that those examinations include a recon
While Furniture Design & Construction is a project book for woodworkers, it goes beyond traditional woodworking manuals to teach design concepts through carefully selected, hands-on pieces. This b
A new edition of this popular undergraduate textbook for the study of industrial and commercial building. This third edition is thoroughly revised including new material on sustainable construction, B
In La Frontera, Thomas Miller Klubock offers a pioneering social and environmental history of southern Chile, exploring the origins of today’s forestry "miracle" in Chile. Although, Chile's forestry b
A literary exploration of the intersections of family, history and memory traces the stormy relationship between the author's mother and celebrated Italian journalist Ugo Stille, exploring how their b
In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue--Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the b
Learning ACT for Group Treatment presents a powerful manual for clinicians, therapists, and counselors looking to implement acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in group therapy with clients. The b
This updated edition of Netter's Illustrated Pharmacology allows you to take a distinct visual approach to understanding both the basic science and clinical applications of pharmacology. Designed to b
Taking a comprehensive, nuanced, and inclusive approach to Christopher Columbus, this illuminating biography with activities for young readers places him in the context of the explorations that came b
Glory reaches its shocking conclusion! Featuring the introduction of Glory's ultra-violence prone sister, Nanaja, the truth behind their parents' hidden alliance, and a very special guest appearance b
In this concise yet powerful book, one of the twentieth century's most respected political philosophers presents a controversial reassessment of the political ideas and intellectual legacy of Edmund B
Scherenschnitte, which literally means “scissors cutting,” is a lovely old Swiss-German folk art tradition. Pronounced share-en-schnit-ta, this venerable technique was introduced to colonial America b
A facsimile edition of the eminent chef's 1949 classic presents comprehensive cooking instructions for hundreds of dishes in such food categories as soups, meats. vegetables, sauces, salads, cheese, b
"Differentiating Instruction With Menus for the Inclusive Classroom: Science" for grades K–2 offers teachers everything needed to create a student-centered learning environment based on choice. This b
Aimed at supporting those undertaking initial teacher training and the statutory Induction period that follows, Becoming a Secondary School Teacher explores the skills, roles and knowledge needed to b
A Practical Guide to Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School offers straightforward advice, inspiration and support for mathematics teachers whether in training or newly qualified. Based on the b
Over roughly twenty-five years, Monica Bonvicini (b. Venice, 1965; lives in Berlin) has created a vast collection of drawings, including sketches, designs, and concepts for the sculptures, installatio
The Durkheimians have traditionally been understood as positivist, secular thinkers, fully within the Enlightenment project of limitless reason and progress. In a radical revision of this view, this b
Drawing on declassified documents and recent research on the Lyndon B. Johnson administration, this work provides a new general account of the president's handling of foreign relations, revisiting suc
This book provides a descriptive, episodic yet analytical synthesis of industrialization in America. It integrates analysis of the profound economic and social changes taking place during the period b
Objectification is a foundational concept in feminist theory, used to analyze such disparate social phenomena as sex work, representation of women's bodies, and sexual harassment. However, there has b
Tidal flooding has long threatened the Venetian lagoon, a danger that the high-tech MOSE (Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico) project was founded to address. This volume collects photographs taken b
Poetry. Translated from the Greek by John Sakkis and Angelos Sakkis. "A book of temporally organized form that renounces time, that disassembles form. Demosthenes Agrafiotis's poetry argues, chafes, b
Teaching Today’s Health, Tenth Edition, balances comprehensive theory with a wealth of effective classroom activities to give you the tools you need to become successful health educators. This b
In this intriguing literary experiment, Ian Marshall presents a collection of nearly three hundred haiku that he extracted from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden and documents the underlying similarities b
The Oxford Illustrated Math Dictionary explains academic vocabulary at a level appropriate for high-beginning and intermediate students, which accelerates their mastery of content and allows them to b
This outline-format reference for ophthalmology residents and practitioners contains a total of 270 b&w anatomical and surgical illustrations. Common ophthalmic surgical and laser procedures are g
Why should every researcher consider the ethical implications of their work? What constitutes ethical research? How can best practice be maintained throughout a research project?This reader-friendly b
Scholar and teacher of the Japanese language Refsing (U. of Copenhagen) and researcher in text linguistics and translation theory and practice Lundquist (languages for a specific purpose, Copenhagen B
A combination of the two most important Advisory Circulars written by the Federal Aviation Administration on the topic—namely, “Aircraft Inspection and Repair” and “Aircraft Alterations”—printed and b
Nestled between the capital city of Sacramento and California's famous Sierra foothills, Orangevale began as a rural area, which, remained profitable until nature wreaked havoc during the Depression b
Fageria (soil science, National Rice and Bean Research Center, Brazil), V. C. Baligar (US Department of Agriculture), and American chemist and plant physiologist Ralph B. Clark attempt a comprehensive
