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Ideal for the armchair science enthusiast, Idiot's Guides: Science Mysteries Explained takes a questionswer-based approach to teach readers a wide variety of topics in Earth Science, Life Science,

Fortran remains one of the principal programming languages used in high-performance scientific, numerical, and engineering computing. A series of significant revisions to the standard versions of the

Discover everything you need to know to improve your management skills, and understand key management and business theories with this unique graphic guide.Combining clear, jargon-free language and bol

The zany characters of the STEAM Team will guide kids ages 5-7 through this engaging, fact-packed book all about the key STEAM subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, and math.This bright and cheery illustrated book for kids ages 5-7 breaks down STEAM subjects, like science and technology, into fun and easily understandable chunks. Join the STEAM Team to unravel the mysteries of the world: Find out how robots work, what a food chain is, where lightning comes from, how lungs allow you to breathe, and much more. The STEAM Team characters (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) guide the reader through the book and are always on hand with tips, fun facts, and simple explanations. With sections covering living things, the human body, space, physics, geography, math, engineering, and chemistry, this book is a perfect introduction for kids starting to learn about science at school, or those who are just developing an interest in how the world works.

A translation of French novelist, poet, and critic Tahar Ben Jelloun's dialogue with his 10 year-old daughter in which he explains racism. Includes essays by Williams Ayers, Lisa D. Delpit, David Mura

The game is afoot! Immerse yourself in the curious cases of the world's greatest detective and his assistant Dr Watson.From the very first novel A Study in Scarlet, through to the masterpiece that is

The fourth book in the fan-favorite Rookie Book series, Sports Illustrated Kids explains the most popular sport in the world to its youngest fans.The ref blows the whistle, the striker approaches for

A guide to exploring the burgeoning world of craft spirits.Today's world of spirits is experiencing an explosive increase in craft distillers and pioneers of new distillates. It's about men and women

A beautiful world guide to the brown bean. Taking the reader on a global tour of coffee-growing countries, The World Atlas of Coffee presents the bean in full-color photographs and concise, inform

The six easiest chapters from Feynman's celebrated lectures on physics, which the Nobel Prize-winning scientist delivered from 1961 to 1963 at the California Institute of Technology, have been reprint

This book explains the key features of Symbian OS and will help you to write effective C++ code. It focuses on aspects of good C++ style that apply particularly to Symbian OS. 21 items are used to ta

If you were dropped into the middle of Managua, Mexico City, or Miami,would you know how to speak not only the language, but also the lingo? In The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide,the reader who is

Chebanenko?s move 4?a6 in the Slav Defence has grown into one of the main systems for Black as it is an extremely flexible and almost universal weapon against the Queen?s Gambit. The Chebanenko Slav i

125 comprehensive, easy-to-use cards for exam preparationA fantastic aid for test preparation, these flash cards make math crystal clear and will have you exam-ready in no time.Make math super simple! These handy flash cards condense everything you need to know about math into bitesize key facts and crystal clear diagrams. Studying for exams has never been so easy. Math is explained in simple, user-friendly language, with colorful illustrations to help you grasp difficult concepts at a glance. Whether you’re catching up on lessons, doing homework, or revising for exams, these super simple cards will make you a math expert in no time.

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Key math vocabulary and concepts for young children explained simply in this friendly and informative reference book.Clear, accessible pictures and diagrams support this first introduction to numbers,

30 breakthrough theories for junior geniuses explained in half a minuteIn this perfect book for smartypants and eggheads everywhere, great science ideas from ancient Greece to the present day are clea

Here's a powerful study tool to help you ace your Regents exam. This two-book pack includes:Barron’s U.S. History and Government Regents Exams and Answers containing hundreds of questions answered and explained, and review questions grouped by topicLet’s Review U.S. History and Government with extensive review of all topics and extra exercise problems with answersThe Power Pack represents a savings of $2.99 when compared to the prices of the books purchased separately.

Give a stylish finish to your knitted garments and accessories with this essential compendium of knitting know-how. Over 350 tips, techniques, and secrets are explained and illustrated with clear step

Getting Financial Aid 2018 is a must-have book for parents and students struggling to meet the cost of college. The all-important FAFSA form is explained with step-by-step instructions, and the College Board's CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® form is explained by the people who administer it.This guide includes information and advice from experts on how to apply for aid, plus easy-to-compare college profiles giving the "financial aid picture" for more than 3,000 four-year and two-year colleges and technical schools.The guide also shows award amounts and scholarship requirements--no other directory has this level of detail. Completely revised to reflect current college policies and the new FAFSA deadlines!

Corruption corrodes all facets of the world's political and corporate life, yet until now there was no one book that explained how best to battle it. The Corruption Cure provides many of the required

One diagnostic test and three complete SAT Subject Tests in Physics reflect the most recent actual tests in length, subject matter, and degree of difficulty. All questions are answered and explained.

Where do they occur? Why do they happen? What effects do they have? These and many more questions about earthquakes and volcanoes are answered, explained and illustrated in this introduction to the fo

This totally new and accessible approach to pop-up theory and practice distills the numerous mechanisms into a logical set of 18 underlying shapes. Simple ways to build these shapes are explained with

A noted economist argues that the ubiquity of regulation can be explained by its greater efficiency when compared to litigation. Government regulation is ubiquitous today in rich and middle-income c

This work advances geopolitical economy as a new approach to understanding the evolution of the capitalist world order and its 21st century form of multipolarity. Neither can be explained by recently

From the No. 1 bestselling author of What If? - the man who created xkcd and explained the laws of science with cartoons - comes a series of brilliantly simple diagrams ('blueprints' if you want to be

This best selling AP Biology study guide includes two full-length exams that follow the content and style of the new AP Biology exam; test questions answered and explained; extensive review; and more.

Learn how to make your own clothes with sewing techniques explained in a clear, simple way with Dressmaking Step-by-Step. Don't let dressmaking become a lost art — learn how to make a dress or how to

If you want to understand who Christ is, you have to begin by understanding what Jesus meant when he said in Luke 24:27, "And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was s

"For those studing to be a lighting designer or interior designer, Designing with Light offers a comprehensive introduction to the aesthetics, technology, and practice of lighting design. Beginning with a look at the lighting design profession, Livingston describes the physics of light, human perception of light (including psychology), and goes on to describe lamps and fixtures in use today, as well as those on the horizon. Communication of design ideas and the design process is emphasized, urging thereader to think about how the design will make a space should look and feel. The practicalities of documenting the design, and consideration of architectural details, lighting controls, photometrics and calculations are explained in a clear manner, with ancillary exercises and pedagogy to help give the reader a working knowledge. Finally, issues of sustainability (including daylighting), lighting and health, and building and energy codes are each addressed in their own chapters.This comple

The first book explained how the Governor was created; this thrilling sequel to The New York Times bestseller further reveals his ruthless, inhuman conquest of WoodburyThe zombie plague unleashes its

解析天才的奧秘是一項很吸引人的工作，因為凡是父母、教育者、或是任何希望有成就的人都想知道：不凡成就的根源是什麼？特殊才能源自何處？我們有可能刻意製造出天才嗎？等問題的答案。這常常也是人們閱讀偉人傳記的原因，因為我們希望從偉人的成長過程中汲取成功的經驗。 心理學教授邁可‧侯威在《天才的奧秘》中透過易讀且精彩的文章，挑戰一般認為的天才是一出生即與眾不同的看法。他認為天才不是一個神祕的人種，而是環境、個

From changing a tyre to building a campfire, Screw It! features all the traditionally male skills that a woman should learn to make her life that much easier. Each task is succinctly explained and acc

From baking bread to ironing a shirt, Darn It! features all the essential skills that a man should learn to make his life that little bit easier. Each task is succinctly explained and accompanied by b

Complete, detailed and up-to-date information on all the most important topics. Difficult ideas are broken down and explained, with valuable information on every page. Written by experts, this encyclo

A fully illustrated, fact-packed introduction to the fascinating subject of the human body and how it works.Exploring human biology from allergies to X-rays, each topic is clearly explained with engag

This book contains over 200 crochet stitches that are explained in full and accompanied by a photographed sample, row-by-row instructions,and easy-to-follow symbol charts.

This classic text has introduced tens of thousands of students to sound reasoning using a wealth of current, relevant, and stimulating examples all put together and explained in a witty and invigorati