An Unsuitable Bride

The text of Stevenson's novella is that of the 1886 First British Edition, the only edition which was set directly from the author's manuscript and for which he read proofs.

Cultural Writing. Like everyone else, you dial and receive wrong numbers. But what do you make of them? And what do they make of you? Part treatise on umor (humor without the h), and part treasure-map

We are constantly bludgeoned into believing that there are no alternatives to globalization -- with its giant corporations in the driver's seat, dominating a 'free' market in reality shaped in accorda

This detailed study about how Christian life changed in Pannonia after Christianity was adopted as the empire's official religion, is based on a well-illustrated catalogue of Christian and Jewish site

This two-volume reference describes the role of women in all types of music in the U.S. since 1900. The alphabetically-arranged entries cover important individuals (chosen for the significance of the

A comprehensive guide to planning a wedding for couples on their second marriage answers frequently asked questions about etiquette, propriety, and planning, discussing such topics as the gift registr

In the early stages of genetic modification, we need ethical guidelines more than ever, guidelines that could forebode or decree what is to come. That's whereThe Matrix comes in. The Inheritable Modif

The smooth flow of goods, people and investments across the emerging Euro-Mediterranean free trade area necessitates a well-functioning multimodal transport system. More efficient transport would help

Series: Critical Evaluations in Business and ManagementThe study of the Arab-Israeli conflict has generated a huge body of literature, some of it factual and evidence-based, some more polemical and pr

In The Morality of Gay Rights, Ball presents a comprehensive exploration of the connection between gay rights and political philosophy. He discusses the writing of contemporary political and legal ph

What is the basis for choosing a nonviolent response to conflict and violence? By presenting and analyzing some of the most significant answers that have been given to this question throughout history

This book, published in Europe and USA for the first time, looks specifically at addressing oppression in people. By narrowing the focus, Anne Bishop again raises a number of questions concerning wher

Anyone studying journalism, or training for the industry, will benefit from the broad scope of information and guidance packed into this textbook. Those already employed in journalism or related areas

The Dalai Lama shares some of his key teachings on the practice of compassion, presenting a collection of meditations designed to help readers open their hearts when dealing with others, and introduce

David Eddings’ acclaimed series, The Belgariad, reaches its stunning conclusion in these final two gripping novels. Continue on this magnificent journey and be entranced by a saga of strange lands and peoples, of prophecy and strife set against the background of a seven-thousand-year war of men, Kings, and Gods. The quest may be nearing its end, but the danger continues. After discovering a shocking secret about himself he never could have imagined—all in pursuit of the legendary Orb—Garion and his fellow adventurers must escape a crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a vast desert filled with ruthless soldiers whose only aim is to destroy them. But even when the quest is complete, Garion’s destiny is far from fulfilled. For the evil God Torak is about to awaken and seek dominion. Somehow, Garion has to face the God, to kill or be killed. On the outcome of this dread duel rests the future of the world. But how can one man destroy an immortal God?“Fabulous . . . Eddings has a marvelo

This book, published in Europe and USA for the first time, looks specifically at addressing oppression in people. By narrowing the focus, Anne Bishop again raises a number of questions concerning wher

How can we treat survivors of sexual abuse more effectively?Sexual abuse against females is a serious problem in society and there is a need for a greater understanding of the presentation and treatme

Cities of Tomorrow is a critical history of planning in theory and practice in the twentieth century, as well as of the social and economic problems and opportunities that gave rise to it. A critica

Build the skills needed to compete in the highly competitive global business environment!This incisive book is a comprehensive introduction to contemporary multinational strategic leadership and manag

Poverty reduction has come to be proclaimed as the core function of international development agencies, including the World Bank. This book focuses on a notion, borrowed from public sector management

The unanticipated departure of a key member of the design team half way through a multi-million pound construction project can have serious legal and financial ramifications. For busy practice manager

Documents a forensic historical investigator's search surrounding the dormant Swiss bank account of the princess daughter of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last Emperor of the Sikhs, chronicling Singh's m

The bulk of this work consists of profiles of 30 African leaders of varying political ideologies from the 20th century. While most of the profiles are of those that have served or are serving as heads

"Most people think of love as a feeling," says David Richo, "but love is not so much a feeling as a way of being present." In this book, Richo offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships—one

This gendered translation of the Benedictine Rule for women in 1517 is also a handbook for women on exercising authority, management skills and the art of good governance, including monastic property

Harness the power of events to build enterprise IT applications with unprecedented flexibility!-- Introducing Complex Event Processing: a breakthrough approach to extracting enterprise information --

Most of us regard fat as the number-one food enemy ? the element in food that stands between us and good health. But most people are unable to make informed choices about which foods to eat and which

From the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century, hundreds of British women wrote about and drew from nature. Some--like the beloved children's author Beatrix Potter, who produced natural histo