Numbers-Ruth

Introduces the numbers from one to ten, plus some extras, taking its examples from the National Football League and offering pictures of mascots, cheerleaders, trophies, athletes, tickets, pennants, a

Invasive species are everywhere, from forests and prairies to mountaintops and river mouths. Their rampant nature and sheer numbers appear to overtake fragile native species and forever change the eco

Approximately 29 million Americans have Type 2 Diabetes, and the numbers keep rising.Idiot's Guides: Overcoming Type 2 Diabetes provides comprehensive information on everything someone with this condi

Protected areas are at the centre of nature-based tourism, which is increasingly popular across the world. As visitor numbers increase, so does awareness of the harmful effects that large crowds may h

'Maths at its most playful and multifarious' Jordan EllenbergMatt Parker, author of the No.1 bestseller Humble Pi, takes us on a riotous journey through the possibilities of numbers Mathematician Matt Parker uses bizarre Klein Bottles, unimaginably small pizza slices, knots no one can untie and computers built from dominoes to reveal some of the most exotic and fascinating ideas in mathematics. Starting with simple numbers and algebra, this book goes on to deal with inconceivably big numbers in more dimensions than you ever knew existed. And always with something for you to make or do along the way.'The book oozes with sheer joy' New Scientist'Matt Parker is some sort of unholy fusion of a prankster, wizard and brilliant nerd - clever, funny and ever so slightly naughty' Adam Rutherford, author of Creation'Matt Parker never got the memo about maths being boring ... he seeks to reconnect us to the numbers around us' Simon Usborne, Independent'Essential reading' Observer

Help your child get the right skills for starting school with Number Skills. Support your little ones first steps in early learning and let them play snakes and ladders, discover magic numbers and sha

Increasing numbers of university students are travelling the globe in search of experiences and qualifications that will ensure their future in many different workplaces. In a world of linguistic dive

Presents a dictionary of words commonly encountered in crossword puzzles, providing words arranged by the numbers of letters for possible solutions and some terms furthered subdivided into categories.

Pilgrimage is found in most religious cultures, with large numbers of sites - from globally renowned places to regional shrines - flourishing historically and in the modern day. Pilgrimage centres aro

Examines the practice of medicine in colonial Africa. Britons dealt with the challenges of providing health care to their civilian employees, African soldiers, and the increasing numbers of freed slav

From the 1870s to the second decade of the twentieth century, more than fifty exhibitions of so-called exotic people took place in Denmark. Here large numbers of people of Asian and African origin wer

The story of the consecrated life in Canada since the 1960s should be about much more than numerical decline. Although the falling numbers are significant among Catholic religious in communities that

In this highly practical volume, the contributing authors explore some of the dimensions associated with aging in place. There are increasing numbers of older Americans who are faced with fundamental

The challenge of population aging requires innovative approaches to meet the needs of increasing numbers of older people. Emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as pervasive

“Queering Archives: Intimate Tracings” is the second of two themed issues fromRadical History Review (numbers 120 and 122) that explore the ways in which the notion of the “queer archive” is increasin

The sequel to the highly praised and intricately plotted Nearly Gone--a YA urban mystery that's perfect for fans of Bones, Numbers, andThe Body FinderAfter Nearly Boswell starts working as an intern a

During the latter half of the nineteenth century and the first decades of the twentieth, colonial expansion prompted increasing numbers of genteel women to establish their family homes in far flung co

Many managers view marketing as a creative endeavor, not something that is measurable or manageable by numbers. But today’s leaders in the C-suite demand greater accountability. They want to know that

A half-century after its release, The Sound of Music remains the most profitable and recognisable film musical ever made. Foregrounding the film's iconic musical numbers as key to its global longevity

It is often assumed that picturebooks are for very young readers because of their emphasis on the illustrations and scarcity of text however; there are increasing numbers of picturebooks where the age

Using familiar airport signs, this striking book introduces little ones not only to numbers, but also to the world around them as a young boy counts his way through the airport and onto the plane in w

Located on the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow was once the second city of the Empire, producing ships, locomotives, cars and heavy engineering for the world. Its docks would see huge numbers of exp

You've joined record numbers of people in starting a business and now you're looking to grow. But you don't want the kind of growth that comes with borrowing money, employing people, or moving to pric

Increasing numbers of therapists are coming into contact with the problem of compulsive sexual behaviour disorders. However, it is still a relatively new field and there is little in the current liter

Increasing numbers of therapists are coming into contact with the problem of compulsive sexual behaviour disorders. However, it is still a relatively new field and there is little in the current liter

The Red Fox is just one of several different types of true foxes in the world. They have the most numbers and they can be found in almost every continent of the world, from the desserts to the polar r

People organising to protect their environment is not a new phenomenon, but the groups that have been pushing for environmental change since the 1970s have not convinced sufficient numbers make sustai

At the age of thirty-one, Lucy Fry was pretty certain she knew her limits: triathlon was not for her. But as increasing numbers of her female friends signed up to tri, Lucy couldn't help wondering: wh

All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers bookThe parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears, and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their m

Passionately devoted to the husband whose family took her in as an orphan in childhood, Ruth wonders about her choices and the life they will share when her husband retires as the legendary head of a

The bestselling memoir from the greatest relief pitcher of all time.He is listed along with Ruth, Mantle, Gehrig, and DiMaggio as a top-five Yankee of all time. He is the man who has intimidated thous

Grasping must-know math concepts is easy as 1-2-3 with this comprehensive set of readers on the topics young learners need to know to meet the new math standards: numbers, counting, addition, subtract

American public universities suffered tremendous funding cuts during the 1930s, yet they were also responsible for educating increasing numbers of students. The mounting financial troubles, coupled wi

Since the end of the Second World War, increasing numbers of women have decided to become mothers without intending the biological father or a partner to participate in parenting. Many conceive via do

Since the end of the Second World War, increasing numbers of women have decided to become mothers without intending the biological father or a partner to participate in parenting. Many conceive via do

Scotland is one of the best places in the world to garden. Its maritime climate, ample rainfall, and the rarity of severe droughts and really hot weather mean that huge numbers of plants grow well the

Welcome to this fantastic collection of Number Kriss Kross puzzles!Each of the numbers only has one position in the finished puzzle. Can you work out where they should go?Try and place the number that

Increasing numbers of people have connections with one country, but live and work in another, frequently owning property or investments in several countries. People with lifelong or subsequently devel

Electric drive vehicles (EDVs) are seen on American roads in increasing numbers. Related to this market trend and critical for it to increase are improvements in battery technology. Battery Technology

Eighteen. Twenty-one. Sixty-five. In America today, we recognize these numbers as key transitions in our lives—precise moments when our rights and opportunities change—when we become eligible to cast