This book investigates the fascinating concept of a continuum between human memory and memory of materials. The first part provides state-of-the-art information on shape memory alloys and outlines a b
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The Other Woman by debut author Sandie Jones, is a gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Michelle Frances's The Girlfriend and B A Paris's Behind Closed Doors. When Emily meets Adam she
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Is Quiz:A) The world premiere of a new play by acclaimed writer James Graham?B) A provocative re-examination of the conviction of Charles Ingram, 'the coughing Major', for cheating, following his appe
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This book is the first to trace the origins and significance of positivism on a global scale. Taking their cues from Auguste Comte and John Stuart Mill, positivists pioneered a universal, experience-b
Collective Trauma and the Psychology of Secrets in Transnational Film advances a methodological line of inquiry based on a fresh insight into the ways in which cinematic meaning is generated and can b
Fifteen poems selected by acclaimed poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins celebrate all of the grown-ups that children encounter during the course of a school day.Welcome to school, a building of b
A Doubter's Guide to Jesus is an introduction to the major portraits of Jesus found in the earliest historical sources. Portraits because our best information points not to a tidy, monolithic Jesus, b
This book reflects the maturing of ideology studies over the past twenty years, through a new illustration of its approaches and findings. A diverse leading group of scholars reveals the nuances and b
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“A straightforward presentation that promotes values of conduct most of us would be proud to share.” —Kirkus Reviews “A myth-destroying book that will make you rethink b
Cognition and the Built Environment argues that interacting with our built environment, as users and as architects, is a cognitive process. It claims that architecture, in its form and meaning, is a b
Classic Christmas comic book stories by master cartoonists and illustrators. A perfect gift book for family to treasure and read.This is the perfect gift for Christmas and will be a treasured family b
Augustine's dominant image for the human life is peregrinatio, which signifies at once a journey to the homeland (a pilgrimage) and the condition of exile from the homeland. For Augustine, all human b
Do you want to read Egyptian hieroglyphs? This course will provide you with a solid start. Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Middle Egyptian offers a b
Hug Chickenpenny: The Panegyric of an Anomalous Child is a gothic, Dickensian take on the Elephant Man, as if David Lynch wrote a fable for unbalanced orphans.Hug Chickenpenny is an anomalous child. B
In the brilliant new novel in Robert B. Parker's New York Times bestselling series, featuring police chief Jesse Stone faces a ruthless killer.All is quiet in Paradise, except for a spate of innocuous
This book investigates the history of writing as a cultural practice in a variety of contexts and periods. It analyses the rituals and practices determining intimate or ‘ordinary’ writing as well as b
"Robert Hatten’s new book is a worthy successor to his Musical Meaning in Beethoven, which established him as a front-rank scholar... in questions of musical meaning.... [B]oth how he approaches music
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This volume presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of major developments in the study of how phraseology is used in a wide range of different legal and institutional contextsPhraseology is b
Grandmother Thorn treasures her garden, where not a leaf, twig or pebble is allowed out of place. But when a persistent plant sprouts without her permission, Grandmother begins to unravel. “Her hair b
Has Kyra found paradise? Or will the promise of a new life go unfulfilled? In celebration of their secret wedding, unexpected newlyweds Kyra and Justin are finally enjoying a taste of honeymoon b
David Avidan was himself a Futureman, a self-described "Galactic Poet" and radical individualist known for his innovative use of Hebrew both on the page and in his performances and films. Recognized b
In 1829, eleven years after Illinois became the twenty-first state, New Salem was founded on a bluff above the Sangamon River. The village provided an essential sanctuary for a friendless, penniless b
Reflections on Christ, from a beloved spiritual writerA. W. Tozer was a man of remarkable knowledge, an avid reader of Christians and philosophers from throughout the ages. But he meditated on the B
?A writer to read and reread.”?The EconomistFollowing the success of Aquarium which was a New York Times Editor’s Choice and garnered numerous rave reviews, David Vann transports us to 13th century B.
In Tales from the Cincinnati Reds Dugout, fans can join former pitcher Tom Browning for legendary tales of festivity (the 1990 World Series championship), immortality (a perfect game in 1988), and a b
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B Smith has always had to deal with a racist father and nightmares of killer babies. But life is about to get a whole lot worse. Welcome to B's dark and twisted world …
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A 10-point program to naturally treat yeast overgrowth, the root cause of countless chronic ailments ‧ Details a proven anti-Candida diet, enzymes and herbs to support it, detox methods, and immune-b
Edward Burtynsky (b. 1955) is one of a generation of photographers who seek to portray the visible outcomes of a globalized economy and humankind’s impact on environments around the world. He has achi
Epilepsy is characterized by seizures. These seizures can persist for a shorter or longer duration of time. These are generally a set of neurological disorders that result in constant shaking of the b
A roadmap to the future for RepublicansWith each passing election cycle, Republicans face stiffer and stiffer odds for winning elections at all levels. They have long relied on a combination of Baby B
Aimed at people interested in management and Human Resources in China, this book is a collection of original and researched case studies on a variety of HR issues occurring in Chinese organisations, b
In this monograph the authors give a systematic approach to the probabilistic properties of the fixed point equation X=AX+B. A probabilistic study of the stochastic recurrence equation X_t=A_
