A collection of folktales, legends and myths from sub-Saharan African gathers a selection of traditional stories about ghosts, kings, clever animals, mischief makers, devils, foolish humans and the origin of things. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.
This reassessment of J. M. Keynes's The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money results from the author's experience in using Keynes's book as the core of her macroeconomics courses for under
Two influential essays: "Ether and Relativity" (1920) discusses properties demanded of the ether of space by the theory of relativity; "Geometry and Experience" (1921) describes the limits within whic
Home Renovation Frank Ching & Dale E. Miller How to transform your home into a more functional, comfortable, and pleasing environment is fully explained here and illustrated by Frank Ching's delightfu
Turn to Grossman's Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits for quick answers to your questions about any alcoholic beverage and for insights into the history and origins of liquor. Whether you're looking f
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know
What distinguishes clever computers from stupid people (besides their components)? The author of Seeing and Knowing presents in his new book a beautifully and persuasively written interdisciplinary ap
Thompson has managed to bring a fresh, global perspective that is sure to give specialists a new vision of old problems and novices a thoroughly understandable, readable, and sophisticated introductio
An academic colleague has called Lucas "the dominant figure in American macroeconomics." And another refers to this group of 14 essays, nearly all of which were first published during the 1970s, as th
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Emphasizing how to apply principles and concepts of psychology to daily life, explores adjustment and growth from seven psychological perspectives: depth psychology, behavioral psychology, cognitive p
Translated by Gwendolyn Bays from Edouard Foucaux's French, corrected with the Tibetan and the Sanskrit original. The first complete English translation of the most revered life story of the Buddha, t
Writing Skills provides learners with problem-solving activities based on a wide variety of text types. The activities give practice in using specific items of language and in developing the ability t
Is the traditional, accepted view of the life of Christ in some way incomplete?‧ Is it possible Christ did not die on the cross?‧ Is it possible Jesus was married, a father, and that his bloodline sti
In the year 1912, nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston leaves home to teach school in the Smoky Mountains -- and comes to know and love the resilient people of the region, with their fierce pride, t
inch....this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken inch. (Oliver James,Contact Magazine) A novel and c
This is an authoritative and comprehensive vision of molecular cell biology. Advances in our knowledge of how cells work has driven the discipline to the point where we understand the cell at new leve
The distinguished American poet, William Carlos Williams, portrays the life, thoughts, and character of his mother through recreations of her conversations
The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-maki
Reflecting Adam Smith's wide learning and varied interests, these essays shed considerable light on his place in the Scottish Enlightenment. Included are histories of astronomy, ancient logic, and a
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Provides a detailed guide to entertaining, including three hundred original recipes and offers tips on cocktail and dinner parties, holiday buffets, breakfasts, and wedding receptions for groups rangi
A One-Of-A-Kind Acting Aid With Young Talent In Mind In drama classes and at auditions, young actors have continually had to resort to performing roles written for much older men and women -- rol
A handy guide that uses flower structures, floral diagrams, and the floral formula technique to illustrate the elements common to the genera in more than 100 plant families native to North America or
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This study of London and of English social history and manners traces the city's growth from its original walls, emphasizing how the lives of its people shaped the character of the city. Since its fir
"Lakshin's book ... is also in its own way an interesting depiction of the life of Moscow's literary bureaucracy, a picture very different from the one Solzhenitsyn draws in 'The Oak and the Calf.'"-
Mr. Bear has much difficulty getting to sleep one night as a result of Mrs. Bear's snoring, Baby Bear's airplane noises, the clock's ticking, and the refrigerator's hum.
Through the use of her photographic memory and the perseverance of a friend, Cam undercovers the secret of the mysterious disappearance of her box camera and some gold coins
This basic text presents a step-by-step impact evaluation methodology that can beused by students and administrators without prior exposure to the field. The treatment isnontechnical and sparing in it
The significance of panorama painting in the nineteenth century is frequently cited in contemporary debates about visuality and the emergence of the modern spectator. Stephan Oettermann's The Panoram
How the social and political differences between France and Germany contributed to the success or failure of recent antinuclear movements. Broadly based antinuclear movements made their voices heard
