From now on, backseat pleas of "Are we there yet?" will be replaced with "Can we go for another ride?" Introducing ALL-AMERICAN CAR-I-OKE-yes, karaoke for the car-a kit including a book of 15 great f
Under a Bangkok bridge, inside a bolted-shut Mercedes: a murder by snake - a charismatic African American Marine sergeant killed by a methamphetamine-stoked python and a swarm of stoned cobras.Two co
After introducing the Torah expressing Jewish monotheistic creed as Scripture completed by the later compiled oral Word, noted Jewish studies scholar Neusner (Bard College, NY) proposes that these dua
Fables of Modernity expands the territory for cultural and literary criticism by introducing the concept of the cultural fable. Laura Brown shows how cultural fables arise from material practices in e
In introducing 18 conference papers, Trueit (doctoral candidate, curriculum and instruction, Louisiana State U.) characterizes the internationalization movement in curriculum theory as a "complicated
President of a company that "provides bridging expertise to Western organizations and individuals who are introducing educational programs into China," Wang worries that Westerners feel disoriented in
Explores ancient beliefs about life after death, highlighting the fact that the early Christians' belief about the afterlife belonged firmly on the Jewish spectrum, while introducing several new mutat
From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry comes the first leg of an epic journey through the early American frontier, introducing a pioneer family the likes of which you will never forget.It
In introducing 17 essays from the Vernacular Architecture Forum, historic preservationists Hoagland (Michigan Technological U.) and Breisch (U. of Southern California) note that the field is defined b
Candles in the Dark is an international compendium of essays that share a sense of the importance of introducing ethical and spiritual concepts and values into the public discourse on progress and glo
An autobiographical novel of the 1960s takes readers on a raucous tour of American life during this tumultuous time, introducing "cameos" by Barry Goldwater, Ayn Rand, and Robert Welch of the John Bir
Over sixty original studies in a variety of Jazz styles. The book is divided into three parts with part one introducing the beginner to jazz rhythms, including swing quavers, syncopation and displaced
This examination of realia in Byzantine religious painting provides valuable information on Byzantine dress, household effects and implements, while introducing at the same time an alternative, litera
Introducing a groundbreaking companion book to a bestselling reliability textReliability is one of the most important characteristics defining the quality of a product or system, both for the manufact
Introducing the fitness program designed by a physical therapist exclusively for women — proven to increase strength, tone muscles and reduce aches and pains in just 15 minutes a day!Few women realize
Introducing the aspects of the finite element method and the boundary element method that should be of particular interest to physicists working in the field of quantum mechanics, Ram-Mohan (electrica
Previously in two parts and now one book, this work develops the subject of number theory from the beginning, introducing techniques and results of classical and modern number theory. The first part i
"Men do not own masculinity any more than women own femininity," states Lester (law, Babson College; Wellesley's Center for Women) in introducing 11 essays viewing issues of gender and multiple, margi
In this accessible guide, Victoria Best explores the turbulent twentieth century in France through its literature, introducing the works that created fresh perspectives on the human condition in an ag
Introducing a new voice in vegetarian cooking. Packed with 1,000 recipes that are seductive, sexy, and utterly delicious, Passionate Vegetarian covers all the bases of meatless cooking, from east (St
This flexible introductory textbook explores several key themes in philosophy, and helps the reader learn to engage with the key arguments by introducing and analysing a selection of classic readings.
A journalist and trained scientist takes readers on a lively tour of modern genetic science, introducing readers to the humble commoner of the insect world who made the Human Genome Project--and other
In introducing these 16 essays, Natvig (music history, Bowling Green State College, Ohio) notes that this anthology grew out of her daunting experience as a college teacher with a master's degree in m
Making Sense of Criminology is a clear, concise introduction for all students new to the subject. As well as introducing ideas about crime and criminals, it is intended to help students make sense of
Making Sense of Criminology is a clear, concise introduction for all students new to the subject. As well as introducing ideas about crime and criminals, it is intended to help students make sense of
This book introduces the ergodic theory behind common number expansions - decimal expansions, continued fractions and many others. It's aimed at introducing students with a background in real analysis
Public libraries play important roles in introducing children to worlds beyond their own. Whether urban and well established, or rural and small, libraries provide children with a place to experience
Introducing James Bond: charming, sophisticated, handsome; chillingly ruthless and licensed to kill. This, the first of Ian Fleming's tales of secret agent 007, finds Bond on a mission to neutralize
Introducing the newest addition to the What to Expect family: an indispensable "dateless" 42-week pregnancy planner and appointment-keeper for the wall that starts the day a woman discovers she's a m
The original four short stories introducing the controlled anarchy of planet New Hong Kong and hero Buck Godot, the futuristic gun-for-hire who is "always available, but never free..."
This student-friendly and non-traditional text provides a solid foundation in algebra concepts before introducing signed numbers, helping to build student confidence. Conversational so that students
In introducing the role of intentions in conceptual change learning, Sinatra (U. of Nevada-Las Vegas) and Pintrich (U. of Michigan) overview the contributions and shortcomings of the cognitive develop
From principles of basic circuits through analysis of passive and active circuit components, Foundations of Electronics: Circuits and Devices is the perfect choice for introducing readers to the world
Introducing a major new voice in Brazilian letters.Set among a Lebanese immigrant community in the Brazilian port of Manaus, The Brothers is the story of identical twins, Yaqub and Omar, whose mutual
“I’ve changed a bit since high school. Back then I said no to using and selling drugs. I washed on a normal basis and still had good credit.”Introducing Laurie Notaro, the leader of the Idiot Girls’ A
This book combines physics, philosophy, and history in a radical new approach to introducing the philosophy of physics. It leads the reader through several central problems in the philosophy of physic
This book combines physics, philosophy, and history in a radical new approach to introducing the philosophy of physics. It leads the reader through several central problems in the philosophy of physic
Introducing Dilly, the world's naughtiest dinosaur by internationally acclaimed author, Tony Bradman. In his first four stories, Dilly the Dinosaur gets up to all sorts of mischief. First, he decides
In 1666, King Charles II felt it necessary to reform Englishmen's dress by introducing a fashion that developed into the three-piece suit. We learn what inspired this royal revolution in masculine att
After introducing how Allende, who has been called the "Latin Scheherazade," interweaves her fiction and life in exile from Chile, Levine (Spanish, Montclair State U.) devotes a chapter each to readin
