High-Rise

The authors attempt to outline a notion of high culture and its role within education, following a broad modern tradition springing from Matthew Arnold. The book is written with a concern for clarity

A fresh perspective on the HR function, High Performance HR challenges the traditional view of HR as a service function and replaces it with a new vision of HR as an internal business accountable for

(Applause Books). This book isn't a critical examination of high comedy. Rather, it's a collection of suggestions for the middlemen: the actors who have to catch the comic spark from the playwright an

foreword by Mike Godwin ."..The two sides of the dispute appear in dueling essays as part of a massive collection, titled "High Noon on the Electronic Frontier," edited by Peter Ludlow and coming in J

Designed for undergraduates, An Introduction to High-Performance Scientific Computing assumes a basic knowledge of numerical computation and proficiency in Fortran or C programming and can be used in

A handy source for practicing engineers and researchers, this book offers collected examples of successful performance evaluation of high speed telecommunications switching fabrics such as ATM network

With the rise of the Hindu fundamentalist BJP as a significant electoral force nationwide, Indian politics are in the process of a major shift in character. Not only is the shaky hold of Congress on p

With the rise of the Hindu fundamentalist BJP as a significant electoral force nationwide, Indian politics are in the process of a major shift in character. Not only is the shaky hold of Congress on p

The papers presented in High Temperature Structural Design, ESIS Publication 12, are the reviewed and revised versions of the lectures presented at the eponymous Venice Conference. This conference was

In addition to enumerating nearly every high performance polymeric material available, it provides detailed information on their methods of manufacture, properties and uses. Includes coverage of the n

High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Biotechnology Edited by William S. Hancock This important book details the broad range of analytical techniques that have made HPLC so successful in the sep

How a hundred years of linguistic innovation turned China into one of the most powerful countries of the modern eraAfter a meteoric rise, China today is one of the world’s most powerful nations. Just

A leading political scientist examines the dramatic rise in violent extremism around the globe and sounds the alarm on the increasing likelihood of a second civil war in the United StatesNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A leading political scientist examines the dramatic rise in violent extremism around the globe and sounds the alarm on the increasing likelihood of a second civil war in the United States“Like those who spoke up clearly about the dangers of global warming decades ago, Walter delivers a grave message that we ignore at our peril.”—David Remnick, The New YorkerPolitical violence rips apart several towns in southwest Texas. A far-right militia plots to kidnap the governor of Michigan and try her for treason. An armed mob of Trump supporters and conspiracy theorists storms the U.S. Capitol. Are these isolated incidents? Or is this the start of something bigger? Barbara F. Walter has spent her career studying civil conflict in places like Iraq and Sri Lanka, but now she has become

The story of Giannis Antetokounmpo's extraordinary rise from poverty in Athens, Greece to super-stardom in America with the Milwaukee Bucks--becoming one of the most transcendent players in NBA history--from award-winning basketball reporter and feature writer at The Ringer Mirin Fader, touching on universal themes of family, immigration, hard work, wealth, loss, and dreaming big.As the face of the NBA's new world order, Giannis Antetokounmpo has overcome unfathomable obstacles to become a symbol of hope for people all over the world, the personification of the American Dream. But his backstory remains largely untold, and Fader unearths new information about the childhood that shaped "The Greek Freak"--from sleeping side by side with his brothers to selling trinkets on the side of the street with his family to the racism he experienced in Greece. Antetokounmpo grew up in an era when Golden Dawn, Greek's far-right, anti-immigrant party, patrolled his neighborhood, and his status as an i

A coming-of-age novel with supernatural overtones from the bestselling author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. Five high-school classmates hold secrets close to their hearts--hidden talents, unspoken f

Punk rock zines inspire a feminist revolution at a small town Texan high school in this YA novel from Jennifer Matheiu, soon to be a Netflix film!"Moxie is sweet, funny, and fierce. Read this and then

Say hello to the animals in this beautifully-designed baby book. The high-contrast images are designed for babies eyesight. The lino-cut artwork is stylish and attractive, encouraging young readers to

Say hello to the sea creatures in this beautifully-designed baby book. The high-contrast images are designed for babies eyesight. The lino-cut artwork is stylish and attractive, encouraging young read

The next in the high stakes, tension-filled epic Legends of the Condor Heroes series, where kung fu is magic, kingdoms vie for power and the battle to become the ultimate kung fu master unfolds.Guo Ji

Learn more about the dashing hero from the new Star Wars films! Telling a story hinted at in The Rise of Skywalker....It's been a few years since Poe's mother passed away, and Poe and his father, who

Have you ever wondered what makes electricity? Or what's inside an atom? Or how high the Moon really is? Or what light is made of and why you need it? The Science Squad provides all the answers in thi

Half-witch, half-mortal 16-year-old Sabrina Spellman has made her choice: She''s embraced her witchy roots, and her power is growing daily. But will it come at too high a price?It''s not easy being ha

The highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling thriller everyone is talking about, One of Us Is Lying! There's a new mystery to solve at Bayview High, and there's a whole new set of r

Half-witch, half-mortal sixteen-year-old Sabrina Spellman has made her choice: she's embraced her dark side and her witchy roots. Now her power is growing daily ... but will it come at too high a pric

Little Hedgehog and his friends are off to visit Grandpa Squirrel. But he lives high up on Rocky Ridge and there’s a snowstorm on the way! Can the friends deliver their gifts, brave the icy weather an

A high-quality cloth book with a crinkly cover and touches on each spread!This beautiful book is perfect for little ones to read and play with.Each turn of the page reveals new animals, with fun touch

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, a

Now a major Lifetime movie event—the classic story of the Casteel family saga continues with this third installment. Proud and beautiful, Heaven came back to the hills—to rise at last above her family

The brutal tale of a man who will stop at nothing...for freedom! One day, years from now, Erik Killmonger will rise up and attempt to steal the throne of Wakanda - the throne he believes he is

In his landmark international bestsellers Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse, Jared Diamond transformed our understanding of what makes civilizations rise and fall. Now in the third book in this monum

National Geographic spins off its best-selling Little Kids First Big Book series into engaging new board books to introduce even the littlest kids to high-quality nonfiction. These sturdy pages showca

Patricia Wiltshire has worked on over 200 criminal cases across the UK, including some of the most high-profile cases in the past two decades. She works closely with the police on investigations in wh

An Indie Next Pick Named to 11 Best Book ListsSet in the 1980s at a highly competitive suburban performing arts high school, Trust Exercise will incite heated discussions about fiction and truth, frie

A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup.“I devoured Daisy Jones & The Six in a

The capable, confident, and occasionally ruthless heroine of Daughter of the Pirate King is back in this action-packed YA sequel that promises rousing high seas adventures and the perfect dash of magi

When Gumball and Darwin unleash a curse upon Elmore Junior High and all the students get sick, it s up to them to put on the school play alone!IT'S THE PHANTOM OF ELMORE!All Darwin wants is a starring

Continuing the imperious rise of the Dark Lord! A Jedi makes a desperate deal. The Inquisitors' mission evolves. And Darth Vader discovers a theft... And when the thief faces the consequences of their

Propeller planes, jets, pontoon planes, helicopters...even the space shuttle can be seen in this high-flying board book!From early flight through jumbo jets, this board book, jam packed with more than

In this full retelling of the upcoming film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, readers are introduced to Brooklyn teen Miles Morales as he juggles his normal high school life with the infinite possibi

Peter Parker just survived his first year as the Amazing Spider-Man AND a year of high school! What is he going to do next? He's going to Stark science camp! A week indoors with the coolest technology