In The Bay of Pigs, Howard Jones provides a concise, incisive, and dramatic account of the disastrous attempt to overthrow Castro in April 1961. Drawing on recently declassified CIA documents, Jones d
Now in its sixth edition, this historically organized introductory text treats philosophy as a dramatic and continuous story--a conversation about humankind's deepest and most persistent concerns. Tra
Introducing Consciousness starts with the problem of the philosophical relation between mind and matter, explains the historical origins of this problem, and traces different scientific attempts to e
300 stunning before-and-after photographs that show the staggering transformation of our world. Earth Then and Now records the dramatic way our planet has changed over the past century. On one page
In the first decade of the twentieth-century, many composers rejected the principles of tonality and regular beat. This signaled a dramatic challenge to the rationalist and linear conceptions of music
Vividly describing the conflict between the two superpowers—the U.S. and the Soviet Union—as it played out in Berlin, this book highlights the dramatic events that occurred in the divided city that wa
In this dramatic conclusion to the Grasslands Trilogy, Corki, Pippa, and all their friends are reunited for a final fight to determine the future of Grassland. After escaping the mountains of Grasslan
The dramatic?history of explosives,?from the invention of gunpowder to the H-bomb?Laying the emphasis on the lives of the people involved, on the diverse uses of explosives, and on their social and hi
British artist J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) painted unforgettable watercolors and was revered for his masterly use of shifting light and dramatic cloudscapes. Now, this clear, accessible book reveals the
Few industrial phenomena have been as dramatic as the United States’ mid-20th-century shift from peacetime to wartime production. The American Aircraft Factory in World War II documents the pro
This series introduces readers to fascinating maritime legends. Using vivid illustrations and dramatic photos, these books educate readers on a variety of legends that have been told around the world
This series introduces readers to fascinating maritime legends. Using vivid illustrations and dramatic photos, these books educate readers on a variety of legends that have been told around the world
Instead of asking students to power down during class, power up your lesson plans with digital tools. Design and deliver lessons in which technology plays an integral role. Engage students in solving
Burning of the Three Fires shows Jeanne Marie Beaumont using her characteristic variety of techniques: dramatic monologues, lists, prose poems, object poems, and ekphrasis, to which she adds biography
Let the sudoku solving begin! This fun, portible new series begins with 200 sudoku puzzles of all difficulty levels. Includes: -200 easy to hard puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz
The goal of this book is to investigate the behavior of weak solutions of the elliptic transmission problem in a neighborhood of boundary singularities: angular and conic points or edges. This problem
Following the dramatic events of Terminator Salvation, a recovering John Connor grants Barnes permission to return to the destroyed VLA lab and bury his brother, killed in the explosive opening of the
"Every age finds the writers it needs, and the nuclear age has found Richard Rhodes."---The Nation"Engrossing and illuminating... A dramatic and penetrating investigation of the nuclear arms race and
The aircraft modeling hobby has undergone dramatic changes in the last ten years. New manufacturing technologies and the rise of China have combined to make this a golden age in terms of the variety a
Vampires of today don't just want bloodthey crave friendship and romance, too! These 16 stained glass images portray hip, young party animals from the dark side in dramatic, contemporary situations: d
A major update of solar cell technology and the solar marketplace Since the first publication of this important volume over a decade ago, dramatic changes have taken place with the solar market growin
This brand-new collection packs hours of fun solving into a portable paperback. Enjoy 200 of light and easy puzzles, chosen from Monday and Tuesday editions of the newspaper, wherever you go. &#
Ethiopia is one of Africa's top birding destinations, harbouring dramatic scenery, a wonderful diversity of habitats, over 30 endemic species, and a number of other regional specialities that cannot b
Now available in paperback for the first time, this book brings together leading scholars in the field to analyze Shakespeare's plays, showing how their dramatic content shapes issues debated in confl
Anton Chekhov offers a critical introduction to the plays and productions of this canonical playwright, examining the genius of Chekhov's writing, theatrical representation and dramatic philosophy.Emp
Anton Chekhov offers a critical introduction to the plays and productions of this canonical playwright, examining the genius of Chekhov's writing, theatrical representation and dramatic philosophy.Emp
Timely and encouraging words to initiate a fresh experience of God's grace.By following the dramatic story of John Newton, the Amazing Grace hymn writer, and the apostle Paul's own encounter with the
Ilyon Woo’s The Great Divorce is the dramatic, richly textured story of one of nineteenth-century America’s most infamous divorce cases, when a young mother single handedly challenged her
The dramatic new novel in Griffin's New York Times- bestselling chronicle of the Philadelphia police force. There's a sudden spike in murders in Philadelphia, but no one seems to mind much because
Turn Daily Setbacks and Dramatic Challenges into a Key Component of SuccessAdversity is one of the most potent forces in life. It shapes your character, clarifies your priorities, and defines your pa
Acting: The First Six Lessons was first published in 1933 and remains a key text for anyone studying acting today. These dramatic dialogues between teacher and idealistic student explore the field of
Acting: The First Six Lessons was first published in 1933 and remains a key text for anyone studying acting today. These dramatic dialogues between teacher and idealistic student explore the field of
This is a uniquely comprehensive reference that summarizes the state of the art of signal processing theory and techniques for solving emerging problems in neuroscience, and which clearly presents new
Mystery bookstore owner Tricia Miles has been spending more time solving whodunits than reading them. Now a nearby gas explosion has injured Tricia's sister's boyfriend, Bob Kelly, the head of the Ch
No city has a more dramatic history than London: fire, plague, riots, civil war, and mass bombings have shaken its spirit, but never brought it down. This extraordinary story unfolds here through a c
Dramatic, bold and racy, Daddy Long Stroke uncovers the shocking and painful reality of some men’s belief systems about women and sex. Cairo offers readers a voyeuristic look into the mind of a
THE STORY OF CHRISTIANITY, VOLUME 1, is an informative, interesting, and consistently readable narrative history. It brings alive the people, dramatic events, and ideas that shaped the first fifteen c
Resonant and deeply humane, this collection of poems covers a variety of topics with the immediacy and dramatic impact that are inherent in performance poetry. Loud, bewildered, satirical, sad, furiou
Lucky Six?make a great team on and off stage,?and never more?so?than since they added mystery solving to their list of talents. What with the general craziness of life at the academy, you wouldn't thi
This poignant memoir tells a riveting story of hope and despair, of freedom and longing. As an American aid worker of Arab descent, Manal Omar's background gave her an all-access pass to the dramatic
