Heinz Hartmann, a young, ambitious medical student, had fulfilled all the requirements for his degree in medicine except one - Aryan descent. As a Jew in the Germany of the 1930's, Hartmann saw his pr
For generations the curse had hung over the Baskerville family. Now another life had been claimed by the mysterious and terrifying beast. Was it a demon or an animal lurking on the desolate moor? Woul
This subtle novel by one of Egypt's increasingly eminent writers concerns Egyptian society under the Sadat regime. Khalil Mansour, an intellectual once imprisoned for political activism and now seekin
This subtle novel by one of Egypt's increasingly eminent writers concerns Egyptian society under the Sadat regime. Khalil Mansour, an intellectual once imprisoned for political activism and now seekin
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This is the classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailabl
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Contains the complete text of the ancient canon of scripture, along with up-to-date and extensive introductions and notes. Eight pages of color maps and indexes, including biblical themes, personal na
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This monumental two-volume work offers detailed coverage of the most important aspects of solid state physics. Volume 1 examines the fundamental theory of equilibrium properties of perfect crystalline solids. Topics include band theory and crystal symmetry, collective effects in solids, lattice waves, spin and orbital magnetism, and interaction of particles with a crystal. 1973 edition.
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An accessible, algebra-based text covering the introductory physics necessary for applied health and nursing. Presentation integrates health science applications throughout. Excellent illustrations su
Hiroshima is the story of six human beings who lived through the greatest single manmade disaster in history. With what Bruce Bliven called "the simplicity of genius," John Hersey tells what these six
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This is the one guide that anyone who writes--whether student, business person, or professional writer--should put on the desk beside pencil, pen, typewriter, or word processor. Filled with profession
Red Fox wants a big canoe. And when he gets it, he's off to catch a million fish. But Red Fox gets more than he bargained for in his roomy new canoe -- a bear and his buddies, two otters, a raccoon an
Learn how to break the worry habit -- Now and forever! With Dale Carnegie's timeless advice in hand, more than six million people have learned how to eliminate debilitating fear and worry from their
The Devil's Storybook is a 1974 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and a 1975 National Book Award Finalist for Children's Books.An ALA Notable BookChosen by School Library Journal as one of the Best of the Best Books
(Schott). Mendelssohn's oratorio "Elijah" numbers among the most important choral works of the 19th Century and should feature in anyone's collection of sheet music. With the new critical edition prep
In this book, economist Paul Joskow explores the reasons for these increasing costs, the burdens of excessive hospital expenditures on the economy; and the government's role in reducing them and elimi
The best source for historical, technical, and rebuilding information available on the popular Ford Y-Block. Detailed photographs and illustrations accompany the easy to follow tear-down and assembly
Mysterious things begin to happen after Uncle Claude comes to stay with his sister's family. Is Uncle Claude a thief, an imposter, or just a dream weaver?
