Introduction to MATLAB

A kid-friendly introduction to invasive animal species.It might not seem like a big deal when a non-native animal species finds its way to a new environment. But it can be! Especially when these species end up destroying the ecosystem in their new neighborhood! Here are stories of 10 of these invasive species --- from tiny cactus moths to ginormous Burmese pythons --- from how they got to their current homes (it was always humans who brought them!) to the damage they're causing there. Who knew there were so many “aliens” living among us? Kids will want to find out more!A kid-friendly introduction to invasive animal species that explores how they got into new ecosystems and the damage they've caused.It might not seem like a big deal when a non-native animal species finds its way to another environment. But it can be! Invasive species reproduce quickly and often have no natural predators, allowing them to overtake native species, and even destroy the ecosystem of their new home. Here's a

Discover a beautiful, brightly illustrated guide to star watching for beginners. Children can discover a variety of night-sky sights with this friendly, illustrated introduction to stargazing: from constellations, to shooting stars, to the Moon and the planets. Find out all about the stars, what to look for and when, how to "star hop", and much more.There are also star charts for all the different seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.

This book offers a general introduction to the jet stream, and examines how it affects much of the weather across the northern hemisphere. The science is built up as we follow a journey along the jet

I Was There... is a perfect introduction for younger readers into stories from the past, allowing children to imagine that they were really there. I Was There...Titanic is the story of a young girl tr

The time has never been better for this re-introduction of Wanda Coleman's work to a new audience of readers.ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST—The New York Times and Washington PostA voice for justice, anti-raci

Take your child on a journey through the colors of the rainbow, with this charming, layered board book. A visual introduction to colors and objects in the world around us, this book is bright and bold

Bayesian Probability for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the basic principles of probability. If you took a bite out of a cookie and that bite has no candy in it, what is the probability

An introduction to easy gardening so you can grow everywhere and anywhere.Whether you live in the city or the countryside, there are plenty of places you can plant and grow. For a new generation of gr

One of the leading texts in the field, Tourism Management is the ideal introduction to the fundamentals of tourism as you study for a degree, diploma or single module in the subject with a global focu

A hilarious picture book in bright, neon colors that is perfect for fans of The Book With No Pictures and The Day the Crayons Quit.This is part counting book, part introduction to worms, but all super

For the third edition of Graphic Design Stephen Eskilson has, with the aid of 540 new and existing images, updated key parts of the book. Most notably he has expanded the introduction to begin with th

An illustrated introduction to genetics. The Secret Life of Genes is the story of genetic science and how it makes each of us unique. It spans the discovery of the gene and the all-encompassing rol

Paula Morton provides a fun, concise introduction to jai alai, a fast-paced ball game with ancient roots that is admired by fans for the sport's power and spectacle. Cesta punta, as the game is known

This book presents an introduction to the analysis of general movements in 3D space, especially for movements of the human body. It is based on the lecture notes of a class on 3D Kinematics, which the

A beautiful new edition of a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award-winning book about music!Ping! Ping! Cha-cha-cha! In this lively introduction to different kinds of music, a little girl tries out lots

Originally published in 1970, Social Work is an introduction for students and others who are thinking of taking up social work, or who want to know what social work is. The book begins by outlining th

The perfect Father's Day gift for cheeky dads! A very funny short Dino story in board book format with just 12 pages, this book is a wonderful introduction to the series for very young children. Count

A car book which takes you through motoring history, from classic cars to how we enjoy driving today, and beyond. As Jodie Kidd says in her introduction "Sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride". From

This book, a primer, serves as an introduction to a devotional practice known as the Rosary. Rosary means garden of flowers or necklace of beads. The word bead comes from an Anglo-Saxon word meaning p

Bird is building her nest. She pushes and pulls twigs into place until she's made a cosy cup, ready and waiting ...can you guess what for? This beautiful picture book is the perfect introduction to fo

Philosophy For Life is the definitive introduction to the history of Western thought, but more than that, it is a toolkit for using philosophy in your daily life. As you read, you will develop your ow

The poor Ugly Duckling is chased away from his home because he doesn't fit in. Join him on this epic journey of survival and homecoming. This story is a perfect introduction to the classic tale, with

Trace, Lift, and Learn ABC is a fun interactive introduction to the alphabet. Each large-size capital letter features a finger-trace groove just the right size for tiny hands. There is a flap for each

The Crimean War saw the introduction of the Victoria Cross, which was awarded to 111 men. Whilst the history of the Crimean War has been related many times, never before have the stories of those indi

This book provides an introduction to the theory of dynamical systems with the aid of the Mathematica® computer algebra package. The book has a very hands-on approach and takes the reader from basic t

Books of Fate and Popular Culture in Early China is a comprehensive introduction to the daybook manuscripts found in Warring States, Qin, and Han tombs (453 BCE–220 CE) and intended for use in daily l

Volume 3 begins with an introduction to which are added four chapters focused on modeling and flow simulation in an environment in 2 or 3 dimensions (2D or 3D). They deal with different cases taken fr

This book tells one of the greatest stories in the history of school mathematics. Two of the names in the title—Samuel Pepys and Isaac Newton—need no introduction, and this book draws attention to the

The perfect introduction to the world of Elmer and his best animal friends for the youngest of children. This little book clips onto a buggy and is perfect for keeping little ones entertained on the g

A masterly synthesis of the history of the contemporary world, The World Since 1945 offers the ideal introduction to the events of the period between the end of the Second World War and the present da

A masterly synthesis of the history of the contemporary world, The World Since 1945 offers the ideal introduction to the events of the period between the end of the Second World War and the present da

This is a clear and concise introduction to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and an overview of its debates and controversies. Where did the IMF come from? What does it do? Why do so many governm

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY TIM BUTCHER The silence of the jungle is broken only by the ominous sound of drumming. Life on the river is brutal and unknown threats lurk in the darkness. Marlow's mission to

Doodle and design in this book filled with habitats from all around the world and over 100 stickers!This is a unique introduction to wild, wonderful habititats that will take readers on a jo

Context and Communication offers an introduction to a central theme in the study of language: the various ways in which what we say (or ask, or think) depends on the context of speech and thought. The

Based on lectures held at the 8th edition of the series of summer schools held in Villa de Leyva since 1999, this book presents an introduction to topics of current interest at the interface of geomet

The perfect little book about colours for fans of The Dinosaur That Pooped series. In a small and sturdy format with just 12 pages, this short Dino Poop story is a wonderful introduction to the series

An Introduction that describes the origin of cytochrome notation also connects to the history of the field, focusing on research in England in the pre-World War II era. The start of the modern e

For the two-semester course in Principles of Economics. An Introduction to the Functioning of the Economy and the Power and Breadth of Economics Reviewers tell us that Case/Fair/Oster is one of the al

With an introduction to cars, trucks, boats and many more things that go, this book helps the little ones in finding and naming all the different vehicles. It is packed with big learning ideas for cur