Read Rafe Esquith's posts on the Penguin Blog. From one of America’s most celebrated educators, an inspiring guide to transforming every child’s education In a Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by
This book presents a holistic approach to the complete, long-term, day-to-day care of patients disabled by neurological conditions, emphasizing practices that promote physical well-being and minimize
Traditionally, law enforcement agencies react to isolated crimes in insulated jurisdictions. With the rise of terrorism, law enforcement agencies can no longer afford to operate blindly. The only way
The topics of this set of student-oriented books are presented in a discursive style that is readable and easy to follow. Numerous clearly stated, completely worked out examples together with carefull
Within a decade, St. Paul established the Church in the four provinces of Galatia, Macedonia, Achaia and Asia. This informative study focuses on the social background to the Apostle's missionary journ
This book provides a lively and stimulating introduction to methodological debates within art history. Offering a lucid account of approaches from Hegel to post-colonialism, the book provides a sense
With full-color and black-and-white photographs, diagrams and detailed instructions, the authors show readers how to create charming, 3-dimensional figures by combining individual, petal-shaped folded
Written by the founder and executive director of the Quality Assurance Institute, which sponsors the most widely accepted certification program for software testingSoftware testing is a weak spot for
The rapid changes that companies need to make today in order to drive their competitors into the desert to starve are business, not computer problems, says Findelstein. A pioneer of information engine
Protect Your Systems with Proven IT Auditing Strategies?"A must-have for auditors and IT professionals."? -Doug Dexter, CISSP-ISSMP, CISA, Audit Team Lead, Cisco Systems, Inc.Plan for and manage an ef
Sales based on trust are uniquely powerful. Learn from Charles Green, co-author of the bestseller The Trusted Advisor how to deserve and, therefore, earn a buyer’s trust. Buyers prefer to buy from pe
Philosophical considerations and positions underlie all of the natural and social sciences. In the latter case philosophical foundations and their emergent issues have a profound impact on methodology
A strategic model for identifying, evaluating, and improving information use"Fundamentally changes how you look at the role of information technology and takes it to the leadership level, which is the
Buildings with load-bearing earth walls were once widespread throughout Britain and many thousands still survive, including some dating from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Earth is the ultima
This book provides a state-of-the-art review of a major recent technology which has now reached a level of maturity. The editors have pioneered the development and application of these techniques and
This book traces the process by which national elections became international events or, more precisely, what the effects of this process are on state sovereignty. Contrary to the conventional wisdom
The Big Book version of The Transcontinental Railroad. This book follows the creation of the Transcontinental railroad, and uses historical examples to illustrate and challenge readers into solving pr
The Big Book version of Inside the Human Body. This book explores the amazing workings of the human body while simultaneously helping students convert the data they encounter into scientific and expon
This practical manual is intended for people who work in television, or create graphics that are shown on television, who already have some experience with Photoshop or After Effects. It is not a gen
An A-Z guide to 100 of the world's most popular woods illustrated with scale color photographs. Ideal for woodworkers and interior designers, it includes practical tips for choosing and storing wood a
Under certain conditions liquids can change to the vapour phase; this is cavitation, and it imposes serious limitations on pumps and pipelines if damage is to be avoided. Improved understanding of
Whether you’re an active trader, or simply want a better understanding of how to succeed in today’s markets, you’ll benefit from the wisdom and insight of renowned “Trader’s Hall of Fame” winner, Jack
Dever (community medicine, Mercer University) emphasizes the use of basic principles of epidemiology as applied to the management and use of health services in a range of settings, from hospitals to p
