A new edition of a popular introduction to all aspects of life in Britain. This version reflects on the ongoing fallout from the global financial and eurozone crises; the May 2015 General Election; th
This volume examines the life and thought of Basil of Caesarea. This unique volume brings together a lengthy introduction to his life and thought with a selection of extracts from his diverse works in
The power of colour to energise, soothe, and heal has been recognised for thousands of years; this accessible and highly visual introduction will be your guide as you embark on your own colour-healing
The Social Animal is a CLASSIC text used in social psychology classes for almost 50 years and a powerful introduction to the field for countless students across the U.S. and the world.The new edition
The Jews of Khazaria is an accessible introduction to Khazaria—a kingdom in the early Middle Ages noted for its adoption of the Jewish religion. The third edition of this modern classic features
Explore the secret world of bees: how they live, how they work, how they support each other and their hive.DK's The Bee Book is a wonderful introduction to the humble honeybee: nature's hardest worker
On the twentieth anniversary of the Coen brothers' cult classic film, the ultimate fan's guide to The Big Lebowski, with a new introduction, and a foreword by the Dude himself, Jeff Bridges.When it wa
Drawing and sculpture merge in this hands-on introduction to drawing with 3D pens. Step-by-step instructions will help you get sketching and structuring. You'll be 3D doodling in your makerspace in no
A concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of standing waters (lakes and ponds). As with other books in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis in this book is on the organisms that
This concise classic by Paul R. Halmos, a well-known master of mathematical exposition, has served as a basic introduction to aspects of ergodic theory since its first publication in 1956. "The book i
Exploring Christian Heritage provides students and teachers with a rich and substantial introduction to the texts that have shaped the Christian faith. Including works by
The Jungle ABC is an extraordinary and intriguing introduction to the letters of the alphabet. Each letter is featured in a double-page spread with lavish cut-outs of animals in an African landscape.
This engaging book is an introduction to Buddhism told as the story of the Korean pilgrim Hyecho, who travelled through the Buddhist world during its eighth-century golden age. Hyecho was a young monk
Homero Aridjis is widely regarded as Mexico's greatest living poet. The seventeen poems gathered in this book, selected by the author, have been brought together as an introduction to a body of work s
The Art of Type and Typography is an introduction to the art and rules of typography. Incorporating the industry standard—InDesign—for typesetting from the outset, this book serves as a guide for begi
The Art of Type and Typography is an introduction to the art and rules of typography. Incorporating the industry standard—InDesign—for typesetting from the outset, this book serves as a guide for begi
This accessible and fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children Meditation does a body good, and can even help kids as young as four or five. This practical
What distinguishes history as a discipline from other fields of study? That's the animating question of Sarah Maza’s Thinking About History, a general introduction to the field of history th
Unicorns and Mermaids, part of the Scratch and Sparkle series, is a fabulous new stencil-art title.This title includes a simple how-to introduction as well as picture ideas on every spread. Children w
Illustrated by award-winning wildlife artist Maurice Pledger, Lift and Learn: In the Ocean is a colorful introduction to the world's oceans and their shores. Splash through the ocean with a host of an
This full-color introduction to the smart home has been written from the ground up with one audience in mind: seniors. No ordinary "beginner's book," My Smart Home for Seniors approaches every topic f
This book presents an overview of recent advances in our understanding of the genesis of diamonds and the associated phases. It is divided into three main parts, starting with an introduction to the a
A bold and stylish introduction to the iconic landmarks and sights of London by leading textile design Jane Foster. With cheerful, retro-inspired artwork, this will make the perfect gift for a new bab
A bold and stylish introduction to the iconic landmarks and sights of New York City by leading textile design Jane Foster. With cheerful, retro-inspired artwork, this will make the perfect gift for a
"Historians may well view it as a step to a coherent new version of American history." —Eric Foner, New York Times Book ReviewWith an introduction by Anthony Arnove, this updated edition of the classi
This work is the introduction to a series of volumes that will make available over 2,000 documents from the registers of Jaume the Conqueror at the Crown Archives in Barcelona the most impressive arch
This work is the introduction to a series of volumes that will make available over 2,000 documents from the registers of Jaume the Conqueror at the Crown Archives in Barcelona the most impressive arch
The P-NP problem is the most important open problem in computer science, if not all of mathematics. The Golden Ticket provides a nontechnical introduction to P-NP, its rich history, and its algorithmi
An early learning activity sticker book, set in the familiar world of Guess How Much I Love You. A beautiful and interactive introduction to early learning themes from the award-winning creators of Gu
This book provides an introduction to Hans-Georg Gadamer’s thinking and shows how it might inform our own thinking about education as a lifelong process of engaging with one another and with the wider
The Stuart Age provides an accessible introduction to England’s century of civil war and revolution and the major themes of the period including the causes of the English Civil War, the nature of the
The Stuart Age provides an accessible introduction to England’s century of civil war and revolution and the major themes of the period including the causes of the English Civil War, the nature of the
Scrum in Easy Steps provides an introduction to Scrum, then steps through how a team gets going on a project and how they sustain performance and continually improve. It explores the three core roles
Now in its fourth edition, Fundamentals of Risk Management provides a comprehensive introduction to commercial and business risk for anyone studying for a career in risk as well as for a broad range o
Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Climate Change is a clear, simple and enlightening introduction to one of the most important issues facing our world today. From HRH The Prince of Wales, enviro
The perfect introduction to the world of Elmer and his colourful elephant friends for the youngest of children. This little book clips onto a buggy and is superb for keeping little ones entertained on
Eye Pathology: An Atlas and Text is a basic introduction to eye pathology that can be read and mastered during an ophthalmic pathology rotation. In addition, it will serve as a well-illustrated resour
A lively and accessible introduction to the life and work of Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008), one of the most inventive and influential artists of the post-war period. An important influence on pop ar
This textbook provides a tutorial-based introduction to data mining with a focus on model building and testing, as well as on interpreting and validating results. The book follows the format of the fi
Even the smallest readers can have big fun with Bear in this sweet introduction to opposites from theNew York Times bestselling creators of Bear’s New Friend.Bear is big, big, big, and mouse is small,
