A new comparative reader on Endo's masterpiece, featuring contributions by leading critics, the full text of a dramatic adaptation, and an Afterword by Martin Scorsese.
Since the late 1970s China has undergone a dramatic transformation, during which time the country has experienced an outpouring of competing schools of thought including liberalism, neo-authoritariani
Drawing on newly declassified government files, this is the dramatic story of how a forbidden book in the Soviet Union became a secret CIA weapon in the ideological battle between East and West. In Ma
American Enterprise is a dramatic exploration of how the United States transformed from a small dependent nation into one of the world's most vibrant and trend-setting economies. This companion book t
The book that inspired the hit film! Sundance U.S. Dramatic Audience AwardSundance Grand Jury Prize This is the funniest book you’ll ever read about death. It is a universally acknowle
Practice makes perfect! Get perfect with a thousand and one practice problems!1,001 Geometry Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems that deal with cor
The full range of the variety and richness of London's dramatic activity is revealed here, using the records of its civic government and craft guilds. The collection includes the major surviving Corpo
The gendarmes are baffled and all Paris is agog at the disappearance of a rare Watteau print. Enter master sleuth Homer Evans, whose hilarious approach to crime-solving follows a twisted trail from th
A Peculiar Imbalance is the little-known history of the black experience in Minnesota in the mid-1800s, a time of dramatic change in the region. William D. Green explains how, as white progressive pol
Pryor introduces hands-on model building and solving with COMSOL Multiphysics software version five to scientists, engineers, and others interested in exploring the behavior of physical device structu
Gough Whitlam, Australia's 21st prime minister, swept to power in December 1972, ending 23 years of conservative rule. In barely three years, Whitlam's dramatic reform agenda would transform Australia
Dazzling collection of masques from Manitoba Book of the Year- and Walrus Poetry Prize-winning author.Monologue Dogs is a series of contemporary dramatic monologues. Every "voice" ha
""Joudah's poetry thrives on dramatic shifts in perspective, on continually challenging received notions."-The GuardianEmerging in the era of tweets and text messages, poet Fady Joudah has invented a
This book reveals the fascinating stories, dramatic events and colourful characters that make up the Tower of London’s remarkably long and varied history. Written from a social perspective, it present
Independent schools are in peril: enrollment is down, tuition is up, and a constellation of challenges threaten. At the same time, dramatic societal changes and disruptive technologies provide our sch
Amy-Faye Johnson’s beloved book club, the Readaholics, enjoys guessing whodunit in mysteries like The Maltese Falcon. But when a murder happens in their midst, they discover that solving crimes is har
A dramatic chronicle of the murder trial of Whitey Bulger draws on case testimony and the first-person perspectives of attorneys, jurors, victims, and lovers as well as the co-author's experiences wit
The dramatic stories behind the most neglected parts of the Constitution, from Alexander Hamilton to Barack Obama Nearly everyone in Washington is a self-proclaimed defender of the Constitution, yet
Herbalist and ex-lawyer China Bayles is back in New York Times bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert's Death Come Quickly. This time a friend’s murder may be the key to solving a nearly fifteen-year-
The cranial nerves are an endlessly fascinating family of twelve nerves that have a dramatic impact on our daily lives. A dysfunction of the cranial nerves can cause loss of vision or double vision, l
The dramatic changes of the twentieth century propelled women into unprecedented circumstances. The entrance of women into public space, particularly through their involvement in the labour market, fu
Power and Performance in Enterprise Systems is a guide to solving performance problems in modern systems. Power efficient chips are no help if the software those chips run on is inefficient. Starting
For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving the daily JumbleR, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challengin
For fans, National Hunt racing has only one home: Cheltenham. The racecourse, which occupies a perfect natural amphitheater with Cleeve Hill as a dramatic backdrop, is frequently described as "the the
In the grand tradition of George R.R. Martin and Robert Jordan, Sunday Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett continues his critically acclaimed Demon Cycle with the next dramatic instalment: THE SKU
This book offers an original analysis of the problem of the authority of the state in democracies. Unlike many discussions of democracy that treat authority as a problem primarily of domestic politics
The books in this Visual Explorers series feature page after page of dramatic, full-color photographs. Inside, kids can get up-close and personal with dangerous animals, natural wonders, ocean life, a
Put the "GO" in LEGO with this history of transportation that showcases 40 vehicles in LEGO form. Includes more than 400 full-color images and two dramatic 17 1/2" x 24 3/4" posters.
Easy to solve . . . hard to resist! For solvers who want more of the fun and less of the challenge of solving the legendaryNew York Times crossword comes this collection of light and fun puzzles. All
Urban Books’ popular Girls From da Hood series is back, bringing readers more dramatic tales about the lives of some tough, resourceful women who can hold their own when things get rough on the street
Watch out! These puzzles are mind melting! But if you dare, grab a pen and take on these two hundred all-new extra challenging puzzles.Features: - 200 hard puzzles- Big grids for easy solving- Introdu
Pipsie loves everything wild—from dragonflies to oceans to tall, tall trees. She also loves solving mysteries. That’s why she’s a nature detective! When she and her turtle, Alfred, notice that their n
"A top Washington journalist recounts the dramatic political battle to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the law that created modern America, on the fiftieth anniversary of its passageIt was a turbul
Kalamazoo experienced a dramatic transformation during the first decades of the 20th century. Its factories churned out a wide variety of products, and the downtown area was being rapidly transformed
Recent generations have experienced dramatic improvements in the quality of human life across the globe. Wars between states are fought less frequently, and are less lethal. Food is more plentiful and
Figure skating, unique in its sublimely beautiful combination of technical precision, musicality, and interpretive elements, has undergone many dramatic developments since the only previous history of
The birth and development of commercial television in Cuba in the 1950s occurred alongside political and social turmoil. In this period of dramatic swings encompassing democracy, a coup, a dictatorshi
"555 Geometry Problems" gives you the most effective methods, tips, and strategies for solving geometry problems in both conventional and unconventional ways. The techniques taught here will
The birth and development of commercial television in Cuba in the 1950s occurred alongside political and social turmoil. In this period of dramatic swings encompassing democracy, a coup, a dictatorshi
More challenges for the sudoku warrior! These 77 puzzles begin with typical sudoku-solving techniques, but then grow more complicated. Instead of figuring out just one game, you have to complete five
