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Investigates the circumstances and processes required to establish the new Ogene Revolutiono in which genetically modified crops are tailored to address chronic agricultural problems in specific regio
NATIONAL BESTSELLERFor John Wooden's millions of fans--a heartfelt and revealing self-portrait about the people and events that shaped his lifeSports Illustrated declared: "There has never been a fine
The acclaimed journalist offers a heartwarming memoir of life with his father, describing growing up in the 1950s in working-class Buffalo with his extraordinary father, a proud WWII veteran, as well
Neenah Ellis's New York Times bestselling If I Live to Be 100 takes us inside the world of the very old and invites us to learn from them the art of living well for an exceptionally long period of tim
The "Greatest Business Book of All Time" (Bloomsbury UK), In Search of Excellence has long been a must-have for the boardroom, business school, and bedside table. Based on a study of forty-three of Am
What can one of the most successful coaches in the history of professional basketball tell CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and managers about leadership? Everything! In this fascinating account of hi
Examines the American obsession with sports, explains how sports became connected with schools, and argues that sports do not build character or promote good citizenship
In a career spanning more than 30 years,Sir Ranulph Fiennes has circumnavigated the globe, broken numerous records, and experienced triumph and disaster. The high points are many, but there are
When it comes to playing golf, all players--amateurs to pros--have one thing in common: the desire to lower their scores. This collection of the most read column on golfing, "Master Strokes," distrib
Brave New Bass offers an in-depth look at 30 visionary players in styles ranging from pop and rock to world music and experimental jazz. Each chapter includes revealing interviews by Chris Jisi and o
Reamer has served as a social worker at national and state prisons and a state psychiatric hospital. Here he shares what he has learned about crime and criminals, primarily drawing on more than 13,000
Ann Benton used to run parenting skills classes in local schools. People kept saying `This is great, where do you get this stuff?' She came clean `Actually, it's from the Bible'This book contains the
Why do people commit crimes? How can crime be prevented? And what can society and criminal justice professionals do to implement constructive responses to criminal behavior? Summarizing what he has le
With a slick black cover, this small gift book for corporate executives and martial artists collects excerpts from the Zen philosophical writings of 13 medieval Japanese thinkers about mental strategy
In authoritative, nonpolemical essays on some of the latest and most contentious issues surrounding the Holocaust, the contributors to this volume revisit some topics central to Holocaust studies, suc
"Why should I read?" Can your students answer that question? Do they have trouble seeing the importance that reading may have in their lives? Are they lacking motivation, both in academic and recreati
Military historian Caleb Carr’s groundbreaking work anticipated America’s current debates on preemptive military action against terrorist sponsor states, reorganization of the American intelligence sy
Noland (Institute for International Economics) and Pack (economics, business and public policy, Wharton School) analyze the industrial-policy experiences of the Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese economi
Harness the Power of TR's CharismaTheodore Roosevelt was a leader of uncommon strength who, through the sheer force of his extraordinary will, turned America into a modern world power. Thrown headfirs
What you see is not always what you get - and this true story of a man and his dog is no exception. Woven just under the surface of this simple parable, Keller presents profound spiritual truth. It i
"Quilt humorist" Lisa Boyer gives you permission to quilt even if you make mistakes. Her humorous essays are full of her own mistakes and mishaps as she perfects her quilting technique. Fed
Bringing the Internet to School presents the results of one of the first comprehensive studies of Internet-implementation in K-12 schools. Based on the information gleaned from this groundbreaking stu
Dreena Burton demonstrates that anyone can prepare an array of delectable vegan dishes without compromising one’s health or sense of taste. The Everyday Vegan includes recipes as well as cooking and s
This thoughtful volume is the first to evaluate comprehensively the formation and execution of U.S. policy toward China and Taiwan during the crucial twelve years of the Bush and Clinton administratio
Ever wonder what it would take to turn all of your dreams into reality? In The Life You Imagine, All-Star New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter shows how you can use the same game plan that helped an
One of the key methods of reducing and dealing with criminal activity is to accurately gauge and then analyse the geographical distribution of crime (from small scale to large scale areas). Once the p
We often think of classical Greek society as a model of rationality and order. Yet as Walter Burkert demonstrates in these influential essays on the history of Greek religion, there were archaic, sava
As the vast expanses of natural forests and the great populations of salmonids are harvested to support a rapidly expanding human population, the need to understand streams as ecological systems and t
"A tasty confection that is both fun to read and though-provoking. Clemens and Wolff have crafted and engaging book that illustrates the entire gamut of good and bad leadership behavior. I recommend i
Wonder, joy and beauty are not as far away as we might think—if only we open our minds and souls to the sound of God's whispering voice. So Karyn Kedar reminds us. By sharing significant moments in th
A fifth-degree black belt in the revolutionary martial art of aikido and co-owner of an aikido school in Mill Valley, California, George Leonard is, "the granddaddy of the consciousness movement" (New
Across the United States, diverse groups are turning away from confrontation and toward collaboration in an attempt to tackle some of our nation's most intractable environmental problems. Government
A general who never sought personal glory or reward and instead focused on contribution and service offers a shining example of the ultimate in successful leadership, in a retelling of Grant's story t
