Tracing efforts to control unwanted sound—the noise of industry, city traffic, gramophones and radios, and aircraft—from the late nineteenth to the late twentieth century.Since the late nineteenth cen
Life is meant to be lived Surprising her family for Christmas seems like a good idea?until Carrie Foster loses control of her car in a freak blizzard. Now she's stuck in the middle of nowhere with a f
Taking control of your healthy lifestyle and making simple, delicious recipes go hand-in-hand with THE NUTRI-BLENDER RECIPE BIBLE! With tasty recipes that help to detoxify, protect, replenish, and rev
A satirical novel about a mother whose life spirals out of control when she's forced to rethink her bleeding heart liberal ideals For idealistic forty-something Karen Kessler, it isn't enough that sh
A grief-stricken Boston K-9 unit policeman turned animal-control officer struggles to rescue a traumatized dog gone feral at the same time he is challenged to prove that his delinquent older brother h
Marx's Inferno reconstructs the major arguments of Karl Marx's Capital and inaugurates a completely new reading of a seminal classic. Rather than simply a critique of classical political economy, Will
Worlds collide in this true story of weather control in the Cold War era and the making of Kurt VonnegutIn the mid-1950s, Kurt Vonnegut takes a job in the PR department at General Electric in Schenect
In the third and final entry in the Thomas and Emily De Quincey series, the De Quinceys investigate a truly unprecedented murder.Thomas De Quincey is beginning to control his opium addiction when the
"Prince was a gift and a genius. He showed us that we have no limits." Alicia Keys"He was the most incredibly talented artist. A man in complete control of his work from writer and musician to produce
"A daring investigation into the mysterious death of Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston, set against the dawn of the 1970s, when the mob was fighting to keep control of the Las Vegas Strip, Richard Nix
The natural world is infinitely complex and hierarchically structured, with smaller units forming the components of progressively larger systems: molecules make up cells, cells comprise tissues and or
This is the completely renewed edition of the standard reference book Wayshowing, published in 2005. This new edition by Per Mollerop is fully updated with digital signage systems and has much more to
Throughout his sordid career, not much has fazed John Constantine. As long as he's had his smokes and his freedom, he's always been in control. But what happens when those things are taken away from h
The bestselling author of The Art of Possibility returns with a new vision for achieving true human fulfillmentIn this powerful and inspiring book, family systems therapist and executive coach Rosamun
Modelling for the Camera pays tribute to two important systems of architectural representation: the model and the photograph. Rescuing over 100 original photographs of outstanding models--some eventua
"Based on a wildly popular Atlantic article: an astonishing investigation into the world of microbes, and the myriad ways they control how other creatures -- including humans -- act, feel, and think
From prime ministers and presidents to kings and queens, governments around the world are diverse and intricate.Who's in Charge? investigates the world's political systems and presents them to kids in
Several tales feature women wronged seeking the ultimate revenge, empowered by the spirit of Lady Justice. In "Control Freak," Brigitte Diamond (formerly Brigitte Dyson) is on a quest for justice that
Several tales feature women wronged seeking the ultimate revenge, empowered by the spirit of Lady Justice. In "Control Freak," Brigitte Diamond (formerly Brigitte Dyson) is on a quest for justice that
Bird Brainiac is an interactive high-engagement journal for kids 8 - 13 who love birds, one that puts control of the experience in their hands. Throughout the pages, kids are encouraged to write, draw
The challenge of maintaining dictatorial regimes through control, co-option and coercion while upholding a facade of legitimacy is something that has concerned leaders throughout the Middle East and b
International contributors in library science, collection development, data protection, informatics, information systems, and strategic information management offer case studies on latest innovati
After being on the run, Ariane Tucker finds herself back where she started-under Dr. Jacobs's cruel control. Now she must participate in the upcoming trials: a deadly competition pitting her against o
For the first time an award-winning Harvard professor shares the lessons from his wildly popular course on classical Chinese philosophy, showing you how these ancient ideas can guide you on the path t
A huge, ambitious re-creation of the eighteenth century Battle of the Plains of Abraham, the pivotal battle in the Seven Years' War (1754-1763) to win control of the trans-Appalachian region of North
The Schwarz lemma is among the simplest results in complex analysis that capture the rigidity of holomorphic functions. This volume provides a thorough overview of the subject, covering the classical
In the wake of their devastating war with Apokolips, 12 ships of survivors have a chance to rebuild Earth-2 on a twin planet--but the fight isn't over. The chance to take control of a fledgling societ
An audacious and desperately needed primer on how America’s Ruling Class have upended the Constitution and taken over our country—and how we must unite to regain control of our liberty.A Ruling Class
Batman?, Superman?, Green Lantern? and The Flash? team up to save the Earth in this Justice League I Can Read book! When Darkseid, ruler of alien planet Apokolips, takes control of Green Lantern's pow
We live in a global society, wherein our dependence on our neighbors is growing more intensely each year. Technology, travel, and interdependent economic systems require that nations know more and sha
They thought they could cover up what an out-of-control trader at a Manhattan brokerage firm did to Olivia Sanchez. She worked hard, played by the rules, but so what? Blackball her from the industry a
An accessible and lively introduction to the field, Law, Justice, and Society: A Sociolegal Introduction, Fourth Edition, explores the relationship between legal systems and other social institutions
This clear and comprehensive text covers the Middle Ages from the classical era to the late medieval period. Distinguished historian John M. Riddle provides a cogent analysis of the rulers, wars, and
Spare Change shows that anyone can have a more fulfilling approach to money, regardless of personality, background or income.This inspirational yet down-to-earth book helps readers to take control and
Bestselling crime writers Peter Edwards and Antonio Nicaso reveal the final years of Canada's top mafia boss, Vito Rizzuto, and his bloody war to avenge his family and control the North American drug
Create your own personal fitness and wellness success stories with Hoeger and Hoeger's FITNESS AND WELLNESS. This text helps you take control of your personal fitness and wellness by providing current
A young neuroscientist investigates the brain’s hidden logic behind our strangest behaviors, explaining how conscious and unconscious systems interact in order to create our experience and preserve ou
LIFETIME PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELLNESS can help you take control of your personal fitness and wellness by providing current, practical information and tools to make positive choices for your health. T
