People say the strangest things: Give me a hand . . . Hold your tongue . . . Scream your lungs out . . . What if a kid wants to keep all of his body parts in place? Well then, he'll need to take some
For nearly twenty years, the Ocean Yearbook, published in cooperation with the International Ocean Institute, has provided a comprehensive review of issues and concerns affecting the world's oceans. V
Luminous landscapes. Stunning scenery. Courageous colors. All this and more describes the amazing body of work by one of America’s most popular artists, Maxfield Parrish. Now in its third ed
From apples to cows, kettles to scarecrows, warm country images abound in a delightful alphabet poem which is accompanied by striking folk-art illustrations by the Coretta Scott King Award-winning ill
In this beautifully illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favorites, such as "Cinderella" and "Jack and the Beanstalk," are presented alongside some lesser known
A fabulous book for people who love to cook. Or for those who want to cook well and are afraid to try.To Jacques Pepin, every meal is a celebration. And his delight in creating delicious offerings for
"High, most encouraging tidings"--that is how Billy Collins, the widely read and widely acclaimed poet, describes the music in his poem about the gospel singing group The Sensational Nightingales. The
Only 22 when he lost his life on assignment in Somalia, photojournalist Dan Eldon left behind much more than the journals that became the basis for Chronicle's best-seller The Journey Is the Destinat
This book establishes dynamic assessment (DA) as a useful approach that complements standardized normative tests in portraying an accurate picture of cognitive functioning and offering a more adequate
This is the first ethnographic analysis, from the colonial past to the postcolonial present, of those who live and work on predominantly white-owned commercial farms in Zimbabwe - almost a fifth of th
Marking the centennial of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Palisades: 100,000 Acres in 100 Years celebrates the unique series of parklands, many within sight of the Empire State Building, tha
In the 1970s Professor James Tobin proposed a very modest tax on currency transactions. This would make much speculative movement of funds unprofitable and the world financial system less volatile. Th
The quantum statistical properties of light generated in a semiconductor laser and a light-emitting diode (LED) have been a ?eld of intense research for more than a decade. This research monograph dis
Expert author Joanne Martin examines a variety of conflicting ways to study cultures in organizations, including different theoretical orientations, political ideologies (managerial, critical, and app
Zygmunt Bauman is one of the leading figures in contemporary social thought. His work ranges across issues of ethics, culture and politics. It never forgets that social thought ought to help men and w
Harvard Business School's leading technology expert reveals a bold new concept: the permeable-and highly profitable-businessRichard Nolan is one of the most influential voices in Silicon Valley today.
Discovering the life and work of a true artist: Donald RossI grew up playing a Donald Ross golf course, Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio, so my standards of what a good golf course should be were
Meyerson (organizational behavior, Stanford University) argues that the tension between expressing our "whole selves" and building careers in companies that discourage diversity can be used positively
This volume brings together thirteen essential readings illustrating the most important issues in dealing with children as victims, witnesses or perpetrators of crime.
The Concise American HeritageR Spanish Dictionary, Second Edition has been newly revised to include the most current computer, telecommunications, and Internet vocabulary in both English and Spanish.
The New Office Professional’s Handbook is an indispensable tool for every modern office. Whether you work at corporate headquarters, for an Internet startup, or in a home-based business, you’ll find t
Professional Work: A Sociological Approach is an introduction examining recent trends in the world of professional work. Authors Kevin Leicht and Mary Fennell review the history and theory of manageri
Max Weber's best-known and most controversial work, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, first published in 1904, remains to this day a powerful and fascinating read. Weber's highly acce
Don't let hidden cultural expectations sabotage your therapeutic relationships! Integrating Gender and Culture in Family Therapy Training offers positive strategies for teaching your students to under
Environmental Liability and Real Property Transactions is a must-have guide to managing risk of environment liabilities in real property transactions. It gives you excellent advice on how to conduct
In architecture, the exterior space is based on its shape, image and the way it blends into the context, while the interior space conforms to technical-economic conditions and the functional needs of
In a companion book to Anansi and the Talking Melon, Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores, but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargain
Internationally acclaimed nature and wildlife photographer Art Wolfe has long had a love affair with California. Along its coastline he finds iconic vistas and light playing upon water in ways that cr
A literary eventa landmark collection of noir masterpieces by the renowned author of The Talented Mr. Ripley. In a cruel twist of irony, Texas-born Patricia Highsmith is only now, six years after her
From one of the most important and acclaimed writers at work today, a thrilling new novel—part murder mystery, part love story—set amid the perils of religious repression in sixteenth-century Istanbul
Drawing as much as possible on interviews with directors, actors, designers, and other directly involved in productions, Allen (drama, U. of Wolverhampton) explores a number of specific productions he
This handsomely-bound volume explores the music brought to the American continent by people of Iberian descent as well as other immigrants who settled in the areas controlled by Spain and Portugal. Th
The literatures of the English language experienced an extraordinary transformation in the second half of the 20th century as a result of the creative energy released by decolonization. But as this b
Vividly illustrated with bright, full-color illustrations by award-winning children's artists, books in the First Picture Dictionaries series speak to kids at progressive age levels. Books combine ar
The compilation of this densely packed reference represents a monumental editorial effort; the number of entries is not stated, but most are one or two pages, so there must be about 400, in five categ
Perhaps no word today is used and misused more than globalization. It generally serves to refer to worldwide epoch-defining changes in the organization of societies, economies and politics. But as Pet
How hydrogen-nonpolluting and easy to produce-could become the fuel of the future.;;Hydrogen is the quintessential eco-fuel. This invisible, tasteless gas is the most abundant element in the universe.
