Introduction to Algorithms

One of the most important schools for architecture, design, and art in the 20th century, the Weimar Bauhaus included in its distinguished membership Moholy-Nagy. This book, a valuable introduction to

Providing an in-depth introduction to community and organizational practice, this macro practice text gives students a philosophical foundation of core macro practice concepts and skills. This text ut

This popular and accessible introduction to phonetics is now available in a fully updated second edition. Peter Ladefoged describes how languages use a variety of different sounds, many of them quite

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This book provides an introduction to the theory of turbulence in fluids based on the representation of the flow by means of its vorticity field. It has long been understood that, at least in the case

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Hydrogeology: Principles and Practice provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of hydrogeology and the significance of groundwater in the terrestrial aquatic environment.Earlier chapters exp

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In Death, Mourning, and Burial, an indispensable introduction to the anthropology of death, readers will find a rich selection of some of the finest ethnographic work on this fascinating topic.Compris

In Death, Mourning, and Burial, an indispensable introduction to the anthropology of death, readers will find a rich selection of some of the finest ethnographic work on this fascinating topic.Compris

Learning How to Use Windows XP Has Never Been Easier! This highly illustrated introduction to the latest release of Windows XP is packed with easy-to-follow lessons that make learning simple. Just fo

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This text is a comprehensive introduction to tribal criminal law and procedure in the United States. Garrow and Deer discuss in depth the histories, structures and practices of tribal justice systems,

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Since its first airing, it''s always a memorable night when "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is on TV. After forty years, the animated special is still a favorite. This lushly illustrated tribute to the beloved television classic has many unique features, including: Original animation artA look at the behind -- the -- scenes making of the cartoonVince Guaraldi''s original score and publication notesInterviews with the original child actors who were the voices of the Peanuts gangAn introduction by the show''s executive producer, Lee MendelsonAnd much more!A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition is a delightful and fitting salute to the holiday special that never fails to deepen your love of Christmas, touch your heart, and give you hope.

An introduction to the computational biology of reaching and pointing, with anemphasis on motor learning.

Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry is a broad introduction to this interdisciplinary field. Taking a genuinely applied approach, with applications drawn from a wide range of industries, this book w

Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry is a broad introduction to this interdisciplinary field. Taking a genuinely applied approach, with applications drawn from a wide range of industries, this book w

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Reveals how all living things are separated into five kingdoms--all of which contain different facets of life on Earth--in a fascinating introduction to biodiversity.

The Accursed Share provides an excellent introduction to Bataille the philosopher.

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For a Financial Management course in a hospitality/tourism management department. This up-to-date introduction to finance, written for hospitality students, explains and demonstrates the importance

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Here is a simple introduction to the Muslim season of Ramadan and Eid, suitable for even the youngest child.

Johnson (philosophy, Yeshiva U.) provides students with an in-depth introduction to a few of the traditional problems of academic metaphysics. The focus is on those problems pertaining to truth, logic

Provides an introduction to season one of the hit television series, giving an episode-by-episode summary, memorable quotes from each episode, and interviews with the cast.