Recent field studies of a variety of mammalian species reveal a surprisingly high frequency of infanticide--the killing of unweaned or otherwise maternally dependent offspring. Similarly, studies of b
A biochemical hypothesis - that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive cerebral amyloidosis caused by the aggregation of the amyloid b-protein (Ab) - preceded and enabled the discovery of etiologie
As China continues its transition to a capitalist society and to a socialist society, Chinese sociologists have been exploring ways of creating harmony and sustainability. Featuring 15 contributions b
A rich, diverse source of royalty-free designs, this collection includes a wealth of floral and foliated elements, scrollwork, cartouches, grotesques, cherubs, and mythical figures. These 440 unique b
How does one go about organizing something as complicated as a strategic-missile or space-exploration program? Stephen B. Johnson here explores the answer -- systems management -- in a groundbreaking
This remarkable book develops the subject of linear algebra in a novel fashion. A logically interconnected sequence of propositions and problemssome 2,400 in allappears without proofs. Assisted only b
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Fascinating story of early American woodworking, told by a master craftsman, enthusiastically describes and clearly illustrates a wide array of axes, saws, planes, hammers, and other implements used b
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Readings and Cases in International Management: A Cross-Cultural Perspective is a compilation of contemporary readings and case studies that focus on managing global organizations. Intended
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Based on the successful first edition, this book gives a general theoretical introduction to electrochemical power cells (excluding fuel cells) followed by a comprehensive treatment of the principle b
Welty (b.1909) holds a prominent position among Southern writers, receiving critical attention in publications that scan a wide range of interests. Journals that specialize in American literature, jou
Translated from the French (Editions La DTcouverte, 1987), and with a foreword, by Jeffrey Mehlman. Historian Vidal-Naquet offers a detailed and passionate refutation of revisionist ideology, laying b
A comprehensive guide with chapters on landscaping, arranging, rose crafts, and varieties together with hundreds of beautiful photographs, This book will b a treasured addition to any gardener's libra
How long is a minute? What is a decade? How many decades are in a century?Now with new illustrations by Alex Willmore, Me Counting Time is a playful introduction to the concept of time. When a young b
How long is a minute? What is a decade? How many decades are in a century?Now with new illustrations by Alex Willmore, Me Counting Time is a playful introduction to the concept of time. When a young b
A top secret mission on behalf of an old friend, a tropical cruise. What could go wrong? Turns out it's a theme cruise -super-hero themed, naturally -a fl oating comic con. Now Bobbi is trapped on a b
Two classic crime stories from the early 1960s: a cop with a grudge pursues an ex-con who wants to go straight, and a failing B-actor becomes involved with a Hollywood sex cult. Scratch a Thief was fi
One blueprint, two souls. How do you become your own person when there is someone else—your twin—who is exactly the same?Abigail Pogrebin is a mother, a New Yorker, a writer, a daughter, and a wife, b
As morning breaks over a snowy landscape, a little cub eagerly starts the day. And in a snow-covered cabin, a small hunter bounces on the great hunter's bed as he too gets ready for a big adventure. B
When her true-crime podcast becomes an overnight sensation, a young woman is pulled into the web of a case that may offer a surprising connection to her own sister’s disappearance years earlier.It’s b
This brilliant second picture book from Emma Lazell—a rising star of the picture-book world—is a hilarious dognapping caper.There’s a team of dognappers on the loose! They’ve stolen lots of pooches, b
A seemingly perfect marriage is threatened by the deadly secrets husband and wife keep from each other. For fans of B. A. Paris and Paula HawkinsSusannah, a young widow and single mother, has remarrie
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“Part love story, part supernatural thriller and completely engrossing” (People)—from the acclaimed author of You, now a hit Netflix series “A dark beauty of a b
A critical look at the political economy of urban bicycle infrastructure in the United StatesNot long ago, bicycling in the city was considered a radical statement or a last resort, and few cyclists b
Pages of a weathered original sonata manuscript - the gift of a Czech immigrant living in Queens - come into the hands of Meta Taverner, a young musicologist whose concert piano career was cut short b
A classic Bible story retold with beautiful illustrations in a large landscape format, perfect for reading aloud.The Bible story of Noah's Ark is told in a simple but exciting style in this elegant, b
“Sarah Hegger's voice is rich and witty and in a word, addictive.” —Terri OsburnThis Christmas, a good reputation can really get in a girl’s way . . . As long as she can remember, Bella Erickson’s b
A gripping account of the Second World War, from the perspective of a young tank commander.In 1944 the average life expectancy of a newly commissioned tank troop officer in Normandy was estimated as b
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In a protracted displacement situation, refugees are sequestered in camps without right of mobility or employment; their lives remain on hold and stagnate in a state of limbo for a long period. This b
Whether you're just starting out as a songwriter, you're an experienced songwriter or just looking for a new perspective on the beautiful craft of songwriting, Song Maps – A New System to Write Your B
On September 26, 1924, the ground collapsed beneath a truck in a back alley, revealing a mysterious underground labyrinth. In spite of wild speculations, the tunnel was not the work of German spies, b
Born from opportunity and a promotional scheme hatched by founding father Charles B. Eddy, Carlsbad started life as a tent city on a desolate landscape. As the investment money started to flow, the Pe
A novel about love, loss, memory, and family relationshipsIt is autumn time and on a peaceful Cornish beach, Finn and his sister Ava defy planning regulations and achieve a childhood dream when they b
Book #1 in The Case Files of Justis Fearsson, a new contemporary fantasy series from fantasy all-star David B. Coe. A hardboiled, magic-using private detective hunts a serial killer in Phoenix, Arizon
The follow-up to The Invisible Kingdom is a stunningly illustrated fairytale for all ages from internationally-acclaimed papercut artist Rob RyanThis is a story about a young boy who doesn’t want to b
