Solar System is the perfect introduction for young readers to the endlessly fascinating topic of space and the vast, mysterious worlds that make up our solar system. Discover the activity of the flam
Alexander the Great by Richard Stoneman is an introduction to the career and impact of the great Macedonian conqueror and the main themes of his reign. As well as tackling problems of interpretation,
This work is an introduction to and overview of Kingsolver's work, opening with an annotated chronology of her life, activism, writings and awards, which is followed by a family tree. The 122 encyclo
A child's introduction to the world of optical illusions.Optical illusions are a window into how the brain perceives. Part of the fun is being fully aware that you're being tricked, fooled and misled
This volume provides students an introduction to the science of biology. It details the history of biology, as well as many of the field's basic theories and concepts for students. It demonstrates the
A child's introduction to the world of optical illusions.Optical illusions are a window into how the brain perceives. Part of the fun is being fully aware that you're being tricked, fooled and misled
This book provides a clear and lively introduction to selected Islamic and Western political science terms. It is the first of its kind, combining Political Science terms from the two streams and pres
In this fascinating collection of translations, Telling Lives looks at the self-writing of five Japanese women who came of age during the decades leading up to World War II. Following an introduction
In this major new textbook, Vic George and Robert Page provide an original and much-needed introduction to global social problems and the emergence of a global social policy response. In an increasing
Marga Munkelt has added a new section and pictures to the Introduction of this updated edition of Julius Caesar. It surveys stage and critical interpretations since the 1980's of Shakespeare's most fa
Cultural Studies. Jewish studies. As told to Hilton Obenziger, with an introduction by Paul Auster. RUNNING THROUGH FIRE is the story of Zosia Goldberg and her incredible survival during the time of t
This classic book, Harold A. Innis's last, returns to print with a new introduction by James W. Carey. An elaboration of Innis's earlier theories, Changing Concepts of Time looks at then-new technolog
This comprehensive and in-depth study on intelligent techniques in e-commerce offers a general introduction to case-based reasoning (CBR), e-commerce and intelligent agents. The task of using CBR is i
This text serves as an introduction to the large and varied field of the classification of integrable systems. In particular, the authors present a large amount of material on the preservation of vari
What is time? How has our relationship to time changed through history and how does time structure our social lives? In this lively introduction, Barbara Adam explores the changing ways in which time
What is time? How has our relationship to time changed through history and how does time structure our social lives? In this lively introduction, Barbara Adam explores the changing ways in which time
At some time around 200 A.D., the Stoic philosopher and teacher Cleomedes delivered a set of lectures on elementary astronomy as part of a complete introduction to Stoicism for his students. The resul
The Nature of the Mind is a comprehensive and lucid introduction to major themes in the philosophy of mind. It carefully explores the conflicting positions that have arisen within the debate and locat
This concise introduction to the concept of ideology provides an overview of the term and considers its impact on literary theory. James M. Decker analyzes the history of Western ideology from its pr
A short, self-sufficient introduction to the physics of plasma for beginners as well as researchers in a number of fields. The author looks at the dynamics and stability of magnetoplasma and discusses
The Morning Star is a refinement of the thoughts of a Zen Buddhist writer and teacher known for his clarity, compassion and insight. The introduction to this volume offers Robert Aitken's latest pres
After an introduction to the subject area and a concise treatment of the technical foundations for the subsequent chapters, this book features 14 chapters on state-of-the-art graph drawing software sy
Journey the Island of Sodor with Thomas and his friends in this exciting, oversized sticker book. A fun introduction to the engines, this colorful and durable book features a large double-page spread
This book is ideally suited for a two-term undergraduate algebra course culminating in a discussion on Galois theory. It provides an introduction to group theory and ring theory en route. In addition,
Late in the 18th century, English children's apparel began to look different from that worn by their elders. The reason, says writer James Laver in his introduction, is that someone finally realized c
Gnosis, in the hands of Roberts Avens, is a perennial philosophy of the heart. He provides a readable, uncomplicated, and reliable introduction to the Gnosis going on today in the poetical thought of
A clear and complete introduction to the world of Islam: the history, beliefs, practices and laws of this ancient religion, with particular focus on the contemporary Muslim world, and on Islam in Aust
The Bond and Money Markets is an invaluable reference to all aspects of fixed income markets and instruments. It is highly regarded as an introduction and an advanced text for professionals and gradua
This paperbound edition of the standard introduction to Hopi jewelry is identified as a revised edition (but it's not clear whether it's a reprint). The first edition was published in 1982, and severa
Music Melting Round: A History of Music in the United States provides a colorful introduction for students and nonspecialists alike to the scope of musical styles and venues in America from colonial t
Nine of these 13 essays were originally published in the journal English Literary Renaissance and are here joined with four others and an introduction to shed light on various literary aspects of th
Thrilling, absorbing, and full of bizarre plot twists and motivations, the roman noir is crime fiction at its most exciting. In this lively introduction to the post-war French roman noir, Claire Gorra
It is a fascinating and vivid introduction for readers new to Woolf, and a necessary companion for devotees. Includes 'A Haunted House', 'Kew Gardens', 'A Mark on the Wall' and 42 other pieces.
Ann Thompson has added new sections to the Introduction of this new edition which describe the "deeply problematic" nature of debates about the play and its reception since the 1980s. She discusses re
McCormick (comparative literature emeritus, Rutgers U.) provides a new introduction to his biography of writer Santayana (1863-1952), who was born in Madrid and spent 40 years in the US and another 40
In Pagan Theology, Michael York situates Paganism—one of the fastest-growing spiritual orientations in the West—as a world religion. He provides an introduction to, and expansion of, the concept of Pa
Those interested in the history of Ireland will enjoy this introduction to the sites, history, archaeology, and history of research at the Stone Age sites of Newgrange, Dowth, and Knowth and the villa
This book deals with the main principles of large-scale atmospheric dynamics on the basis of adiabatic motion constants. It can be considered as an introduction to the theory of quasi two-dimensional
Considered a classic by many, A First Course in Abstract Algebra, Seventh Edition is an in-depth introduction to abstract algebra. Focused on groups, rings and fields, this text gives students a firm
Black, Blanc, Beur is about the emergence and growing notoriety of rap music and hip-hop culture in the French-speaking world (France, Quebec, and Western Africa). It provides an introduction to many
