The popular guide to living with kindness now includes a new chapter, introduction, and "Kindness Book Shelf" in this tenth-anniversary edition.When The Power of Kindness first appeared in 2
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A great introduction for retail students, this book offers a user-friendly reference guide to all aspects of visual merchandising and covers both window dressing and in-store areas. Using examples fro
Gerontology: The Basics is a vibrant and compelling introduction to the human aging process. Examining the complex issues which surround the study of adult development and aging in a clear and accessi
Gerontology: The Basics is a vibrant and compelling introduction to the human aging process. Examining the complex issues which surround the study of adult development and aging in a clear and accessi
This festive collection of colorful images and simple words provides the perfect introduction to Christmas for the very young child. Included are words such as tree, candy cane, and stocking, as well
This book reports on a five-year longitudinal study of the policy relating to the introduction of Liberal Studies, which was developed as an interdisciplinary curriculum in the New Senior Secondary (N
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Since its introduction in 2009, Bitcoin has been widely promoted as a digital currency that will revolutionize everything from online commerce to the nation-state. Yet supporters of Bitcoin and its bl
The second edition of this classic textbook presents a rigorous and self-contained introduction to real analysis with the goal of providing a solid foundation for future coursework and research in app
Making connections between images on a page and the real world is an important building block for your baby’s communication skillsand this charming introduction to ten baby animals, paired with a frie
In this introduction to the history of women's involvement in the visual arts, Chadwick (art, San Francisco State University) surveys art by women from the Middle Ages through the present, looking at
A beautifully illustrated introduction to the Bible, retelling 15 beloved stories from the Old and the New Testaments for very young children. The stories are: The Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah's Arc,
Poetry. Translated from the Spanish by Arturo Mantecon. This is the first Spanish/English edition of the poetry of Francisco Ferrer Lerin. This Anglophone introduction to the world famous poet will pr
“A colorful introduction to one of the most influential businessmen in history” (The New York Times Book Review), Jacob Fugger—the Renaissance banker “who wrote the playbook for everyone who keeps sco
Foreword by Suzy Greaves, Psychologies Editor Introduction 1. What Does Ambition Mean to You? CHAPTER ONE: Redefining Ambition and Success TAKE THE TEST: How Do You Define Success? CHAPTER TWO: Why Do
Product Design offers a broad and comprehensive introduction to the field of product design and the key role of product designers. Following through all the stages and activities involved in the creat
This book continues where DOE Simplified leaves off in Chapter 8 with an introduction to "Response Surface Methods [RSM] for Optimization." It presents this advanced tool for design of exper
Recent years have seen a phenomenal increase in the use of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) in microbiology laboratories. The introduction of this technology to microbiology has been a major
This book will provide an introduction to land tenure, boundary surveying and cadastral systems; including an understanding of the inter-relationship of these areas and their role in land tenure and r
Adele needs no introduction: her first album propelled her to fame; the second consolidated her position as a superstar, and 25, her most recent release, continues her record-setting tradition. At not
This book provides an introduction to the features of SVG and D3, such as creating 2D shapes, handling mouse events, creating animation effects, and rendering charts and graphs. This book also contain
Offers a practical introduction to the various basic methods of assessing the properties of soil. Each method is explained in a concise and accessible manner, providing useful guidance on how each met
Search transforms the essential but challenging topic of search algorithms into a fantasy-noir mystery for the digital age. This is a unique introduction to search algorithms and how they work, writte
The “Data Industry” is a reversion, derivation, and upgrading of the information industry that touches nearly every aspect of modern life and this book provides introduction of this new industry to th
Archaeology is a jargon-free and accessible introduction to the field which details how archaeologists study the human past in all its fascinating diversity. Now in its twelfth edition, this classic t
Here in one slender volume is a basic introduction to Chinese alchemy--a tradition that dates back 5,000 years.Chinese alchemy, largely associated with Taoism, has a recorded history of more than 2,00
This text provides an introduction to some of the best-known fixed-point theorems, with an emphasis on their interactions with topics in analysis. The level of exposition increases gradually thr
The Deacon’s Ministry of the Liturgy offers a concise and accessible introduction to the liturgical aspects of the ministry of the diaconate. The book covers not only the practical side of liturgical
A brief introduction to the scholarly methodology known as "poststructuralism," with focus on the importance of the materiality of the signifier and how that materiality both plays a part in and disru
Doodle and design in this book filled with fashionable styles and over 100 stickers!This creative book offers a unique introduction to design and fashion for aspiring artists and designers. Add color
* This book gives an introduction to one of themost remarkable collections of British sculpture in existence, and marks thefirst permanent display of the busts in the museum for over a century.*There
Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation is a best-selling text and website for introduction to social work courses. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and values that are essential
Growing at an ever-increasing pace for over a century, the solid body of concepts and facts that constitute the science of learning demand a comprehensive, systematic introduction. Completely up-to-da
The first volume of the series is both a simple introduction to the JetBrains MPS language workbench and a complete reference manual. This book explains the MPS programming paradigm and gradually intr
