Robyn Benincasa has made an art form of extreme performance by competing and winning at the highest levels of sport and business. In her fifteen-year career as a professional adventure racer, she has
This enticing introduction to art appreciation for children looks at art history, themes in art, and art techniques - from cave paintings to modern art. Children will learn to step back, think, and lo
Discover what makes up a small growing human body and how each of the different parts work separately and together. How do we breathe and digest food to provide energy to walk and run and play?
Celebrated author-illustrator and master explainer David Macaulay brings his unique voice and style to high-interest nonfiction books for newly independent readers.Everyone knows what a toilet is for,
Two senior executives at Google discuss their sometimes opposing views on hiring, managing and motivating their employees and also on how to best guide business strategies when consumers have all the
This classic Usborne book has been enjoyed by three generations since its first publication in 1975. It has now been completely reillustrated by the original artist, Colin King, to celebrate the 40th
Celebrated author-illustrator and master explainer David Macaulay brings his unique voice and style to high-interest nonfiction books for newly independent readers. Everyone knows what a toilet is for
The Caldecott Medal-winning architectural artist of such best-sellers as Black and White combines engaging text and illustrations in a visual tour of a house's sewer systems that traces the journey fr
Celebrated author-illustrator and master explainer David Macaulay brings his unique voice and style to high-interest nonfiction books for newly independent readers. How can you see that your shirt is
Combines informative text and captivatingly detailed illustrations in an introduction to the inner workings of the human eye that reveals how the unique organ captures light and sends signals to the b
Take a tour of a medieval castle. Every part of the castle has a function. Walls keep the enemy out. Towers protect the lord and the soldiers. From the moat and portcullis to the great hall and dungeo
Take a tour of a medieval castle. Every part of the castle has a function. Walls keep the enemy out. Towers protect the lord and the soldiers. From the moat and portcullis to the great hall and dungeo
Why does chocolate melt? Why do onions make your eyes water? Why do eggs turn white when heated but bread turns brown when toasted? How Cooking Works provides the answers to every child's favorite que
From the award-winning Web site visited by more than 2.5 million people every month comes the hardcover reference guide How Stuff Works. This book is a definitive guide to the inner workings of everyd
Top-secret information on Santa (Shhhhhhhh...) Intrepid Santa-tracker Alan Snow has traveled up through Lapland to the far reaches of the Arctic Circle in search of the ever-elusive Mr. Claus. There,
VGM's top-selling resume guide has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect trends in resume production, presentation, and submission. Step-by-step instructions tell the reader how to compose t
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
Where did the American democratic tradition begin? From ancient civilizations in Greece and Rome to the Enlightenment in Europe, democratic ideas throughout time have influenced the development of dem
An essential toolkit for understanding architecture as both art form and the setting for our everyday livesWe spend most of our days and nights in buildings, living and working and sometimes playing.
An eye-opening account of how Congress today really works—and doesn’t—that follows the dramatic journey of the sweeping financial reform bill enacted in response to the Great Crash of 2008.The foundin
Go on an airplane ride. It weighs as much as 100 elephants, but it can fly for hours. How does a jet do that? From the engine that provides the power and wings that lift the plane off the ground to th
Explains the three branches of the federal government--legislative, executive, and judicial--and how they work, a complex process presented in interesting terms that young readers can comprehend. Orig
A major introductory language/linguistics textbook written specifically for English and Education majors, this book is an engaging introduction to the structure of English, general theories in linguis
Explains the various systems of the body with the help of imaginary characters known as the Brainwaves, with separate sections and gatefolds covering the muscular, digestive, and respiratory systems,
The health care and pharmacy environments have changed substantially since the first edition of this book. Developments include the new Medicare prescription benefit, a growing emphasis on medication
In this fully revised and updated edition of How Investing in Commercial Property Really Works you'll discover: the many alternatives available for investing in commercial property, which number far m
Where can I find reliable, up-to-date sharemarket information? Who are the prominent brokers and what services do they offer? How can I judge a good investment from a bad one? What type of investment
A groundbreaking new theory of religionReligion remains an important influence in the world today, yet the social sciences are still not adequately equipped to understand and explain it. This book bui
The Human Body Identification Manual reveals the beauty and intricacy of the human body. This comprehensive visual guide explores the structure and function of all the parts that make up a human being
2016 will be one of the most historic years in politics: It marks the potential for the first female President of the United States, and the 100th anniversary of the first woman elected to Congress. A
" "The Pro Tour's hottest coach" (Golf Digest) distills the lessons of a private strategy session into an indispensable "soft skills" companion. Credited with transforming the short games of world-c
Everything you need to know about the greatest mystery in the universe. The Book of Time is a complete guide to one of the most important, paradoxical and truly mind-bending subjects there is. It e
