How the Endocrine System Works is not another standard introduction to endocrinology, but an innovative and fun way to learn about the importance of the key glands in the human body and the hormones t
This book is divided into three main parts: an introduction to theories of culture, a section on Chinese culture, and one on cultural construction. The first part can be interpreted as an attempt to e
Gary Bennett, Brad Lees, and Stefan Kaczmarek, the team behind Swift 2 for Absolute Beginners, brings you a hands-on “Swift” introduction to the new tvOS SDK with a collection of app projects to
Positive Realism could be seen as the "sequel" to Maurizio Ferraris' Manifesto of New Realism and Introduction to New Realism. The focus here is the other side of unamendability: a n
Written by the noted Vico scholar Donald Phillip Verene, this commentary can be read as an introduction to Vico's thought or it can be employed as a guide to the comprehension of specific sections of
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory of reset control. It draws on the authors’ own research, and that of others, to explore the application of reset control in a variety of s
Writing About Movies offers students two books in one: a handy guide to the process of academic writing and a brief but thorough introduction to the basics of film form, film theory, and film analysis
This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of the classic tale of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. A perfect introduction to the famous story, it is ideal for adults to read with children, or for new
This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of the classic vampire tale of Dracula by Bram Stoker. A perfect introduction to the well-loved legend, it is ideal for adults to read with children, or
This handbook is mandatory reading for all those who work with burn patients. It begins with an introduction to the burn unit and then goes on to describe the pathophysiology of burn injuries. It disc
Written by a former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (2003–4), this book has been fully updated for a second edition and continues to provide a much needed, short and accessible introduction to t
Written by a former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (2003–4), this book has been fully updated for a second edition and continues to provide a much needed, short and accessible introduction to t
This text is an introduction to the use of control in distributed power generation. It shows the reader how reliable control can be achieved so as to realize the potential of small networks of diverse
Advanced Metaprogramming in Classic C++ aims to be both an introduction and a reference to C++ template metaprogramming (TMP); TMP is presented in the book as a set of techniques that will bring a new
It's your pocket guide to Temple Grandin; a great introduction to her thoughts and advice on both autism and sensory issues!Dr. Temple Grandin is a doctor of animal science, a professor at Colorado St
This lavishly illustrated coffee-table book is a unique tribute to the city that never sleeps. An introduction to New York's roller-coaster history is followed by a close up look at its distinctive ne
This introduction to space science for children uses the story of Neil deGrasse Tyson's life and career to frame the journey.Catch the thrill of the cosmos and space science through the life of Neil d
This classic introduction to the study of history invites the reader to stand back and consider some of its most fundamental questions - what is the point of studying history? How do we know about th
This classic introduction to the study of history invites the reader to stand back and consider some of its most fundamental questions - what is the point of studying history? How do we know about the
Algebraic Structure of Lattice-Ordered Rings presents an introduction to the theory of lattice-ordered rings and some new developments in this area in the last 10-15 years. It aims to provide the read
This book concerns the EU legal and regulatory framework relating to Chemicals in Food. It is divided in two parts: the first section offers an introduction to the European General Food Law with an an
Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn—the sooner the better— and this book is an ideal introduction to sharing and taking turns. In simple words and engaging illustrations, this book pr
The book aims to provide the reader with a state-of-the-art introduction to classic and modern military theory. The text accounts for the most important theories within the field by developing and ana
The book aims to provide the reader with a state-of-the-art introduction to classic and modern military theory. The text accounts for the most important theories within the field by developing and ana
In the Introduction to this book, author Linus Mundy notes the reason Thomas Merton still matters to us today: ?We see ourselves and our deepest yearnings and wonderings in the topics he wrote and tal
A 52-Lesson Introduction to the 66 Books of the BibleFor more than three decades, Through the Bible in One Year has brought greater insight into God’s Word to thousands of believers. Taking the reader
In this simple introduction to the legend of Camelot, eight knights complain to their good and wise king, Arthur, about each other but are so contentious they cannot even sit at a normal table togethe
Now available in an updated and expanded fourth edition, this is a classic introduction to medieval England from the reign of William the Conqueror to Edward I. Written by an esteemed scholar of the m
Over the past 30 years there have been significant advances in our understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS) due to the use of MRIs to better visualize the disease and because of the introduction of ne
This bright, bold, rhyming story from the creator of Hugless Douglas is a wonderfully funny introduction to colours for the very young and great to read aloud. Small children will fall in love with Sp
An introduction to the life, work and ideas of the people who have shaped the economic landscape from the sixteenth century to the present day. Now in a third edition, it considers how major economist
An introduction to the life, work and ideas of the people who have shaped the economic landscape from the sixteenth century to the present day. Now in a third edition, it considers how major economist
This short SitePoint book provides readers with a fun and yet practical introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), the language used to style and lay out all web pages. This book will quickly get y
There's a lot to know about wine, but Idiot's Guides: Wine makes learning easy! This beautiful full-color book opens with an introduction to wine — including how it's made and the various types of gra
Written as a step-by-step guide, Getting Started with Hazelcast will teach you all you need to know to make your application data scalable. This book is a great introduction for Java developers, softw
This book on evidence-based medicine (EBM) starts with an introduction to the topic. It next outlines the relationship between EBM and research and quality of care, and then goes on to cover the most
A lively introduction to Indian cooking by the IACP Award-winning Teacher of the Year and author of the James Beard Award-finalist, The Turmeric Trail, reveals how to create 100 of the cuisine's most
A colorful introduction to the life of the 40th president traces his humble beginnings through his Hollywood years, service in World War II and life as a rancher before he entered politics and rose to
The book provides an introduction to shipping in all its aspects. It is a valuable source of information for students of traditional maritime law as well as for those who seek to understand maritime a
A highly-illustrated how-to-do-it book incorporating a thorough introduction to a range of materials and techniques as well as a section on designing your own pieces. The focus is on experimenting and
