Making American Government Work argues that divided responsibility and fragmented power in American government have made it unworkable. The author claims the only solution to this problem is to reinvi
"Understanding Neural Networks" is a textbook and workbook that provides an interactive learning environment. With or without the aid of a classroom instructor, it allows students and other users to l
Arnold Zack, one of the foremost experts on arbitration, with over thirty years in the field and an international reputation, has written a comprehensive handbook on the subject. Union advocates, mana
This book is concerned with aspects of the revival of English military, ecclesiastical, and intellectual strength in the period from King Alfred's defeat of the Great Danish Army at Edington in 878 to
This ground-breaking study from The Conference Board identifies the key elements of successful quality programs and defines a radical new approach to business management. Through the unprecedented coo
This policy-relevant study grew out of an evaluation conducted by its authors - all scholars at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam - of the Wo
Volume one, Cartography in prehistoric, ancient, and medieval Europe and the Mediterranean was published in 1987. Volume two focuses on mapping in non-Western cultures, an area of study historically
Gombert's (psychology, U. of Bourgogne, France) review and analysis of what is known about metacognitive processes in relation to language is here translated from the French edition of 1990 (Presses U
Eleanor Darcy, a woman of marginal genealogy and looks that play better than they should, is married to the economist to whom the Prime Minister listens. Determined to rip apart the old order and sta
Focuses on the progress made in deciphering the complicated Maya hieroglyphic code, effectively penetrating the world and minds of the creators of Maya art.
This introductory program for self-instruction covers the entire spectrum of organic chemistry ranging from chemical bonds and equilibria to hydrocarbons and synthetic polymers. It offers the user t
This successful and innovative teaching manual provides a thorough foundation in the fundamentals of general and inorganic chemistry. The effective Programmed Instructions are designed to speed the le
Sally, now 25, is comfortably settled with her child, Harriet, her work, and her London friends. But when a complete stranger claims to be both her husband and Harriet's father, Sally's whole world co
On Flowers by Kathryn Kleinman and Sara Slavin is an exquisite full-color volume that celebrates the wonder and beauty of flowers. In arrangements by outstanding designers and in stunning photographs,
The 2/E of Communicating Effectively in English presents a highly interactive, experiential format for developing stronger speaking and listening skills in a variety of contexts - interpersonal, small
This book explores the profileration and necessity of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and explains their strengths,weaknesses,and compatiblity. With this information,readers will be able to intellig
Dermatology in Europe 1989 is the published proceedings of the 1st Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology which was held in Florence, Italy, in September 1989. 2,000 specialis
Offers advice on how to be a friend by being more of a contributor than a taker, emphasizing the positive, and learning to assert oneself, express anger but avoid arguments, learn from mistakes, and e
Study and exploitation of photochemistry in organized media is a field, if not in its infancy, barely past adolescence. This fine group of chapters, written by numerous experts in this area, will set
Born in North Dakota of English- and French-Canadian parents, educated in schools from Florida to Saskatchewan and Montreal, married to a Bengali-born writer, resident at various times of Canada, the
Revised and updated text (first edition, 1984) covers the normal physiology of the blood, the pathophysiology of hematological disorders, and the principles, techniques, and interpretation of the rele
We've taken some of the world's best stories from dark, musty anthologies and brought them into the light, giving them the individual attention they deserve. Each book in the series has been designed
For maintenance mechanics and engineers responsible for rotating equipment, Goldman shows how to establish the unique and characteristic "vibrational signature" of a machine, then monitor it to identi
This scholary treatise is the first collection of studies on the molecular basis of staphylococcal biology.It is detailed and comprehensive in its presentation of the staphylococci as a biogenetic ent
Paul Goldberger Calls Michael Graves "the most truly original voice that American architecture has produced in some time."Graves's monograph, Buildings and Projects, documents more than 100 works, inc
John Thomas, a boy who lives in the woods of Tennessee with his stern guardian Luke, leads a lonely, solitary life. One morning after a storm, he finds an injured bird and makes his pet. When another
A review of the principles, current research and ideas related to taking naturally occurring petroleum by-products and making them into useful products. This book aims to introduce nonspecialists to t
For two decades the German edition of this book has been a standard reference point for students of the philosophy of the social sciences in Germany. Today it still stands as a unique and masterful gu
A modern introduction to the physical principles of electronic ceramic materials. Describes theory in structural terms via the language of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, bridging the gap
Pascal Programming for Music Research addresses those who wish to develop the programming skills necessary for doing computer-assisted music research, particularly in the fields of music theory and mu
Part one of the classic Civil War study of General Ulysses S. Grant, written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Catton, introduces General Grant as he undertakes his first Civil War command, and follows h
A classic work of military history, follows the enigmatic commander in chief of the Union forces through the last year and a half of the Civil War. It is both a revelatory portrait of Ulysses S. Grant
