Benjamin Forsythe Buckner (1836--1901) faced a dire choice as the flames of Civil War threatened his native Kentucky. As an ambitious Bluegrass aristocrat, he was sympathetic to fellow slave owners, b
The sixties were a decade of major reform in the guidance of industry in the socialist countries of Eastern Europe. In this comparative study of industrial management, the different directions taken b
In this concise guide, Sue Cowley shares a wealth of strategies for helping your students become better writers. She gives practical advice on building the skills, techniques and attitudes needed to b
Practical Guide to Evidence provides a clear and readable account of the law of evidence, acknowledging the importance of arguments about facts and principles as well as rules.This fifth edition has b
Practical Guide to Evidence provides a clear and readable account of the law of evidence, acknowledging the importance of arguments about facts and principles as well as rules.This fifth edition has b
This is a guide for business owning families and their professional advisors. The authors argue that the single most important factor to the success of any business is relationship intelligence. The b
The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles is a celebration of the design history and craftsmanship behind this simple but efficient two-wheeled vehicle. Featuring fifty classic models built by hand, this b
Ed Emberley is a Caldecott award-winning children’s book illustrator and writer who has been creating original books since the 1960s.He has written and illustrated more than 100 books, including his b
Murder, kidnapping, and forbidden romance abound in this thrilling sequel to Sara B. Larson's acclaimed YA debut, DEFY.Alexa continues to harbor a secret love for the newly crowned King Damian, yet sh
"From the very beginning of cinema, there have been amateur filmmakers at work. It wasn't until Kodak introduced 16mm film in 1923, however, that amateur moviemaking became a widespread reality, and b
"From the very beginning of cinema, there have been amateur filmmakers at work. It wasn't until Kodak introduced 16mm film in 1923, however, that amateur moviemaking became a widespread reality, and b
Natural Products in the Chemical Industry is not a conventional textbook, but rather an invitation to join an entertaining journey that takes you into the fascinating world of natural products. This b
When reporter Reuben Golding arrives at a secluded mansion at the request of the home's mysterious female owner, he doesn't expect this assignment will lead to him being inexplicably attacked-bitten-b
Wait 'Til You Have Real Problems, the emotionally charged debut poetry collection from Scott Beal, tackles love and loss in a series of thematically linked pieces that will leave readers breathless. B
This book provides a systematic way of how to make better decisions in water resources management. The applications of three weighting methods namely rating, ranking, and ratio are discussed in this b
In early 20th-century Yemen, a sizable Jewish population was subject to sumptuary laws and social restrictions. Jews regularly came into contact with Islamic courts and Muslim jurists, by choice and b
A nation's prosperity depends not only on the willingness of its businesses to export goods and services -- and of its citizens and residents to travel to take advantage of opportunities overseas -- b
Determining the earliest point in time at which international law authorises a state to exercise its inherent right of self-defence is an issue which has been debated, but unsatisfactorily reasoned, b
The consolidation of anti-colonial and anti-racist movements in the first half of the twentieth century is often described through a narrative of 'moments' and 'moods'. Tempering this tendency, this b
"Equal parts Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Persian Bonfire of the Vanities, this is Gina B. Nahai's breakout book, a quantum leap forward in ambition, humor, and scope that's sure
"Equal parts Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Persian Bonfire of the Vanities, this is Gina B. Nahai's breakout book, a quantum leap forward in ambition, humor, and scope that's sure
This festive little book is jam packed with activities that will keep children busy (and excited!) as they anticipate the arrival of Christmas Inside, a warmly told, illustrated story is accompanied b
This festive little book is jam packed with activities that will keep children busy (and excited!) as they anticipate the arrival of Hanukkah. Inside, a warmly told, illustrated story is accompanied b
When Beatrice Chandler agrees to attend a quilt auction in southern Missouri with her childhood friend, Margaret Bartlett, neither could ever have imagined the outcome. They are booked at the Miller B
An extraordinary thriller debut of twenty-first-century espionage, by a former deputy assistant secretary of state who ?knows where all the bodies are buried?literally” (W. E. B. Griffin). The Golde
A conference on the Islamic garden was held at M.I.T. in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1994. This volume collects eight papers from the conference and two additional papers especially written for the b
The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Flash Professional CC (2014 release) Classroom in a BookR, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, offers what no other b
The Barrett-Browning volume in the 21st Century Oxford Authors series offers a comprehensive selection of the works of one of the nineteenth-century's most famous poets. The revaluation of Elizabeth B
Do you long to live a life that is extraordinary? One that shines with joy, compassion, energy, and illuminated faith? Julie Clinton, president of Extraordinary Women ministries, offers you gifts to b
The reassuring guide to a happy, healthy pregnancyThis new edition offers soon-to-be moms and dads detailed, friendly information on preparing and planning for pregnancy. You'll find guidance on the b
Liszt's Final Decade reveals in the composer's own words to his confidantes Carolyne von Sayn-Wittgenstein and Olga von Meyendorff how he resolved his conflicted self-image as a celebrated performer b
Raised in a home where discussions of politics were commonplace, John B. Moullette was fascinated by happenings on the international front. His own involvement was boots-on-the-ground, rather than aca
Through Silicon Via (TSV) is a key technology for realizing three-dimensional integrated circuits (3D ICs) for future high-performance and low-power systems with small form factors. This book covers b
Carl Andre (b. 1935) redefined the parameters of abstract sculpture in the 1960s and 1970s. He was a highly influential voice in the American minimalist movement, recognized for his ordered linear and
Sixteen shapely dolls, each with an authentic costume from a 1950s B-movie, include Anita Ekberg, Janet Leigh, Mamie Van Doren, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jayne Mansfield, Rhonda Fleming, Debra Paget, and others.
Accompanying a major new exhibition of Ai Weiwei's work, including many pieces made especially for the show, this book features numerous illustrations, texts by the artist as well as informed essays b
Our acclaimed Month-by-Month Gardening series gets a fresh update for gardeners located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. For years, do-it-yourself gardeners in the southern United States have b
More classic Judge Dredd tales from master illustrator Cam Kennedy! Reprinted in classic b/w and featuring a wealth of complete stories, this collection features 'progs' such as "No Man's Land," "Big
"B Smith's first mission for the Angels involves relocating human survivors from London to a barricaded community in the countryside. But will the evil influences that enter New Kirkland pose an even
This book presents Ulrich Beck, one of the world’s leading sociologists and social thinkers, as a Pioneer in Cosmopolitan Sociology and Risk Society. His world risk society theory has been confirmed b
