Punishment in contemporary China has experienced dramatic shifts over the last seven decades or so. This book focuses on the evolution, development and change of punishment in the Maoist (1949-1977),
The 15th International Symposium on Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence 2018 (DCAI 2018) is a forum to present applications of innovative techniques for studying and solving complex prob
A dramatic, deeply informed account of one of the most consequential elections and periods in American history 1968—rife with riots, assassinations, anti–Vietnam War protests, and realpoli
Solving complex problems and selling their solutions is critical for personal and organizational success. For most of us, however, it doesn’t come naturally and we haven’t been taught how to do it wel
Gossip Girl meets the Gilded Age in this delicious and compelling novel, the fourth and final book in the New York Times bestselling series from author Anna Godbersen.In the dramatic conclusion to the
From the author of the bestselling A Reliable Wife comes a dramatic, passionate tale of a glamorous Southern debutante who marries for money and ultimately suffers for love—the literary love-chi
From the author of the bestselling A Reliable Wife comes a dramatic, passionate tale of a glamorous Southern debutante who marries for money and ultimately suffers for love—a southern gothic as
“Buckley draws even the most minor characters with subtlety and skill, making the dramatic conclusion that much more satisfying.”Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewUrsula Blanchard must acquire a mysteri
This delightful little paperback consists of humorously inventive fictionalized artist statements. The recent explosion of interest in academic art programs around the world has led to a dramatic incr
This set of cards offers a novel approach to puzzle-solving! The problems on each card describe situations which are unusual or even bizarre, and which defy any attempt to find a ready explanation. Ho
Star Powers wants desperately to win the science fair. The prize is a week at NASA Space Camp! But there's a problem. Find out how the problem is solved and if Star gets to go to Space Camp. Includes
Defects in Advanced Electronic Materials and Novel Low Dimensional Structures provides a comprehensive review on the recent progress in solving defect issues and deliberate defect engineering in novel
'The Death of Mrs Westaway is Ruth Ware's best: a dark and dramatic thriller, part murder mystery, part family drama, altogether riveting' AJ FINN, bestselling author of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW When H
200 easy New York Times crossword puzzles with removable pages for solving on the goEasy puzzles are the best! They offer the intellectual challenge, the vocabulary building, and the sheer fun of solv
Moon Travel Guides: Your Adventure Starts HereHidden mountain lakes, dramatic coastlines, or unforgettable national forests: Moon Pacific Northwest Camping has a spot for you. Inside you'll find:A Cam
Bookstore-café owner Krissy Hancock has plenty to keep her occupied outside business hours, like preparing for her best friend’s wedding and solving a murder . . . Krissy is meeting Vicki’s parents
Humanity is failing at solving complex socioecological problems like global climate change, biodiversity loss, and population growth. The existing sustainable development paradigm and its reliance on
Few activities are as intellectually satisfying as solving a challenging puzzle, and the team at HappyNeuron adds to the fun by developing games and puzzles designed with scientific experts to stimula
Dietrich Bonhoeffer's dramatic biography, a son of privilege who suffered imprisonment and execution after involving himself in a conspiracy to kill Hitler and overthrow the Third Reich, has helped ma
While migration and population settlement have always been an important feature of political life around the world, the dramatic changes in the pace, direction, and complexity of contemporary mig
In this book Fulya Apaydin argues that labor responses to dramatic technological change are influenced by the political institutions of the Global South more than any other factor. In addressing vocat
An honest memoir that deconstructs an evolving father–son relationship, uncovers the struggles in becoming one of Canada’s most respected adventure cyclists and the dramatic impact of a recent cancer
Six kids navigate the treacherous waters of school & adolescence while also solving strange mysteries around their English town. The new year brings the all the joys and near-drownings of you
An innovative reassessment of Holocaust testimony, revealing the dramatic ways in which the languages and places of postwar life inform survivor memory Based on the oral histories of Lithuanian Jews w
As a Rock Chick, Shirleen Jackson lived through all the kidnappings and explosions. Along the way, she also watched the dramatic love stories that came with those rides unfold. But long ago, Shirleen
Written by a former Olympiad student, Wang Jinhui, and a Physics Olympiad national trainer, Bernard Ricardo, Competitive Physics delves into the art of solving challenging physics puzzles. This book n
A popsicle that won’t freeze. Leaves that lost their green color overnight. A stolen tarnished statue that suddenly looks shiny and new. Students will enjoy solving these intriguing science mysteries.
What is physical dramaturgy? While the traditional dramaturg shares research intellectually, the physical dramaturg does so viscerally and somatically. By combining elements of text, history, dramatic
What is physical dramaturgy? While the traditional dramaturg shares research intellectually, the physical dramaturg does so viscerally and somatically. By combining elements of text, history, dramatic
Since the advent of the Internet and increasingly mobile devices, we have witnessed dramatic changes in computer-mediated technologies and their roles in our lives. In the late 1990s, researchers bega
Times of Creative Destruction is about the years that followed the end of WWII, one of the most seminal and dramatic epochs in human history, during which extraordinary star-buildings were born, citie
Over the last two centuries the Muslim world has undergone dramatic transformations, impacting the Islamic tradition and throwing into question our understanding of tradition. The notion of tradition
While migration and population settlement have always been an important feature of political life around the world, the dramatic changes in the pace, direction, and complexity of contemporary mig
Hamlet's Moment identifies a turning point in the history of English drama and early modern political culture: the moment when the business of politics became a matter of dramatic representation. Dram
Mrs. Grace Humiston was an amazing lawyer and a traveling detective during a time when no women were practicing those professions. She focused on solving cases no one else wanted and advocating for in
Mrs. Grace Humiston was an amazing lawyer and a traveling detective during a time when no women were practicing those professions. She focused on solving cases no one else wanted and advocating for in
Uncle Tom charts the dramatic cultural transformation of perhaps the most controversial literary character in American history. From his origins as the heroic Christ-like protagonist of Harriet Beeche
The dramatic story of a founding father, his illegitimate son, and the tragedy of their conflict during the American Revolution—from the acclaimed author of The Lincolns. Ben Franklin is the mos
Hudson Modern showcases the stunning new houses in the Hudson River Valley that embrace their dramatic settings in this popular and culturally bountiful region.As the birthplace of American landscape
A dramatic and emotional story about one girl’s determination to stand by her beloved animals – and her refusal to give up, even in the face of impossible odds.
