Like Picasso in painting, Stravinsky in music, or Stanislavski in theatre, Rudolf Laban (1879–1958) has been a seminal influence in contemporary arts. This is the first major study of Laban's movement
A beginner's guide to programming terminology, fundamental concepts, and techniques for writing code. The author focuses on the four basic constructs of programming sequences, loops, branches, and mod
Forty-plus papers from a September 2000 conference are arranged in sections on globalization, information technology, visualization and virtual reality, modeling and simulation, time compression, rapi
The period 2000--2002 will witness the single greatest change in global economic and business conditions ever-the realignment from traditional corporate structure to Internet-leveraged styles of brand
Embracing in full the new features of the Java 2 platform as they apply to CS1/Introductory Programming topics, the second edition of this leading textbook continues to teach beginning programmers how
In this updated and expanded edition of his highly acclaimed book Democracies, Arend Lijphart offers a broader and deeper analysis of worldwide democratic institutions than ever before. Examining thir
More and more African countries are falling prey to civil war and the disintegration of government authority and social order. Here, for the first time, teams of African scholars based in those countr
More and more African countries are falling prey to civil war and the disintegration of government authority and social order. Here, for the first time, teams of African scholars based in those countr
This book provides a synoptic introduction to the key fundamental and operational principles of MRI for medical physicists, radiologists,biochemists, and students. It addresses basic NMR principles,
Bringing together the best aspects of ambulatory care, complementary medicine, and fitness clubs under one roof, wellness centers are poised to become an essential vehicle of healthcare delivery for t
This unique visual reference brings together almost 200 beautifully rendered drawings of trellises and gazebos, all based on authentic historic details from field and library research. This is the sec
An architect specializing in children's spaces provides information on designing residential and commercial spaces in which children are the primary users. The first part addresses anthropometric, di
A Groundbreaking Look at One of the Most Important Issues Facing Businesses Today Often overlooked, yet vital to an organization's overall operations and productivity, how work space is used is becomi
A breakthrough programfor achieving new heights of trading success The product of a five-year collaboration between Dr. Ari Kiev, a leading psychiatrist renowned for his success with Olympic
Using one item to represent the faith of each religious system, acclaimed theologian William Cantwell Smith explores the nature of religious experience across the world.
Once again this best-selling author-illustrator delights toddlers with an irresistible lift-and-peek format that turns learning into pure fun. Each spread features a colorful geometric shape sporting
Basking in sunlight and coursing with energy, Mexico enjoys a unique relationship with color-inspired, intrinsic, inseparable from life itself. This vibrance sings forth in the pages of Mexicolor, th
A low-stress introduction to GIS Forget everything you've been told about geographic information systems. Today's simpler, less expensive, and far more refined GIS software can be operated on a PC or
"Narratives . . . intersect with sites, accumulate as layers of history, organize sequences, and inhere in the very materials and processes of the landscape. In various ways, stories 'take place.'" -
"This book thoroughly explains the application of Finite-difference Time-domain (FDTD) method to microwave structures. Providing the reader with the most comprehensive collection of material available
Highly respected authors Warren Stutzman and Gary Thiele have reunited to update the well-known 1981 edition, which is hailed as one of the best in its field. The book has been completely revised. Its
This timely, self-contained volume gathers information disseminated from journals, workshops, and conference proceedings to present the most recent and most important applications of symbolic analysis
". . . a book that should be forced on every developer working today.If only half the rules in this book were followed, the quality of most programs would increase tenfold." -Kevin Bachus, praising Th
This exciting new book takes collaboration way beyond its traditional frontier and focuses on its creative uses -- something that is frequently left behind when collaboration is mandated. Renowned spe
A total, all-in-one guide to modern landscape irrigation strategies, techniques, and hardwareLandscape Irrigation is designed to function as both a professional reference and a junior- to senior-level
A complete revision of what is considered the classic introduction to color for all graphic designers and artists. This book provides a solid foundation for the development of personal color sense, a
Twenty years after its original publication, The Blind Watchmaker, framed with a new introduction by the author, is as prescient and timely a book as ever. The watchmaker belongs to the eighteenth-ce
Learning. Striving. Picking yourself up when life knocks you down. These are experiences Joe Girard knows about better than anyone and the subjects Joe explores in this in-depth and uplifting self-hel
It is no secret that problems in the construction industry can quickly escalate into full-fledged conflicts; adversarial positions taken by the various parties involved in a project routinely lead to
The C++ programming language is introduced with particular emphasis on the techniques used in real-life programs. Requiring little prior knowledge of the C programming language and working from realis
A twenty-four lesson tutorial in how to profit from the trading secrets of the greatest market wizards of all time Imagine having an in-depth conversation with not one, but dozens of the world's grea
John Templer has written the first theoretical, historical, and scientific analysis of one of the most basic and universal building elements: the stair. Together, these two volumes present a detailed
Demonstrates the techniques involved in the production of bioart with an emphasis on the final form in which it will be used, whether for print, projection, or display
A practical overview of what to consider when designing a building's heating, cooling, ventilating and humidifying systems along with their space, power, control and other requirements. Includes the l
