The martial art of Taekwon-Do was initially developed by the Korean military in the 1950s and spread internationally with the formation of the International Taekwon-Do Federation [ITF] in 1966. Taekwo
What is global inequality? How can it be measured? What are the major trends and patterns? What are the implications of global inequality for the world economy and multilateral governance? What role d
What is global inequality? How can it be measured? What are the major trends and patterns? What are the implications of global inequality for the world economy and multilateral governance? What role d
Design Patterns demonstrates how software developers can improve the performance, maintainability, portability, and scalability of their code through the use of the Gang of Four design patterns. After
In the past two decades, many prevention and suppression programs have been initiated on a national and local level to combat street gangs--but what do we really know about them? Why do youths join th
Where do stars go in the daytime? How far away are stars? What stories can they tell us? Marvel at the mythic stories of the constellations and try finding your own patterns in the sky. Think beyond o
There's a pattern here, and here's how to use it!Find out how the 23 leading design patterns can save you time and troubleEver feel as if you've solved this programming problem before? You -- or someo
Sixteen elaborate geometric designs incorporate a wide range of abstract Islamic motifs: pentagons, squares, octagons, combinations of stars and rosettes, and more. The patterns produce striking resul
"Unique and important . . . Patterns of Culture is a signpost on the road to a freer and more tolerant life." -- New York TimesA remarkable introduction to cultural studies, Patterns of Culture is an
The perfect portable companion, this stylish journal is small enough to slip into your pocket and light enough to carry with you always. Fresh graphics and inspiring colors make this the ideal accesso
It is hard to imagine, by their very name, the life sciences not involving the study of living things, but until the twentieth century much of what was known in the field was based primarily on specim
Describes the use of poetic form and meter in poetry and looks at examples of the poetry of William Shakespeare to illustrate why patterns are important to poetry.
There is an emerging consensus that urban street layouts should be planned with greater attention to ‘placemaking’ and urban design quality, while maintaining the conventional transport functions of a
For readers who know Java and have written at least a few programs in it, and are particularly familiar with anonymous inner classes, software consultant Holub explains programming in an object-orient
Organized by wave features rather than pattern names, this atlas helps guide the reader to an EEG interpretation even when the waveform is unfamiliar. The first section takes the reader through the pr
Scores of simple but elegant designs for sidelights, fanlights, and transoms. The rectangular, circular, and half-circle motifs depict a variety of subjects — from trellised roses, soaring birds, and
Help your students prepare for auditions and contests with these exceptional new reference guides to five-finger patterns, scales, arpeggios, cadences and key signatures. Convenient and easy to use, t
In addition to more than 72 fairy patterns for all mediums, this handbook features the history, mythology, and composition of angels, cherubs, fairies, pixies, and sprites.
In this complement to a 1995 anthology, also edited by Doring, documenting the institutional variations across West European parliaments, political scientists, a sociologist, and an economist explore
Communication Patterns of Engineers brings together, summarizes, and analyzes the research on how engineers communicate, presenting benchmark data and identifying gaps in the existing research. Writte
"Covering the hand-carved detail that makes a wooden mantel, carved archway, or molding distinctive, the patterns in this architectural carving sourcebook incorporate a wide variety of elements includ
"For centuries the Welsh have created wooden spoons carved with romantic symbols to give to their loved ones, and the history and techniques of this romantic tradition are revealed in this easy-to-use
This book goes further than other guides by introducing the concepts behind the software design patterns. It examines the pitfalls of using real-world tradeoffs that Java developers wrestle with as th
