Putting your thinking cap on has never been more fun! These 50 colorful pages of activities test?math and logic skills as well as powers of observation. Perfect?for 8- to 14-year-olds, the brain games
In intimate and eloquent interviews, including the last he gave before his suicide, the writer hailed by A.O. Scott of The New York Times as “the best mind of his generation” considers the state of mo
This volume examines communication processes within the grandmother-mother-daughter relationship, emphasizing an intergenerational perspective. Using observations of and extensive interviews with six
If you’d like your dog to listen to ALL of your commands and to stop annoying behaviors... using simple, proven techniques... training only 10 minutes a day, then this book will show you how.Here’s th
Provides solutions for cooking and diet mistakes, from using the wrong equipment and not preheating the oven to overcrowding pans and not properly measuring ingredients.
Information security specialist Axelrod noticed that software security engineers and software safety engineers were not speaking to each other, though they deal with similar problems often using almos
"Juli Alexander is simply magic."-- Niki Burnham, author of Royally Jacked and Shot Through the Heart Fifteen-year-old Zoe has managed to turn her crush into a boyfriend without using any magic at all
From Camp to City examines the theme of the refugee camp in the context of urbanism and architecture. Using the examples of the refugee camps in the Algerian desert in which Sahrawis originally from t
The author recounts the revolution that has transformed our world in the past generation as we moved from an Analog to a Digital culture. "Analog Days" describes the changes in our politics, media an
Poetry. In LIVIDITY, poet Kim Rosenfield works within the outskirts of language, draining it of connotation and excess. Using words and phrases culled from linguistics textbooks and language-learning
Architectural Birdhouses: If you can build a box, you can build a great birdhouse using the simple instructions contained in this book. You start with a Basic Box, add a few shapes, alter a few featur
Targeted for humiliating pranks at school, dog trainer Olivia hatches a plan to alter a bully's behavior by using the same training tactics used on her canine charges and experiences better-than-antic
Each architectural project presented in this book reflects challenges confronting the architect and the solutions they find to create thoughtful, sustainable designs and methods of construction using
Often forgotten and overlooked, the U.S.-Mexican War featured false starts, atrocities, and daring back-channel negotiations as it divided the nation, paved the way for the Civil War a generation late
"Sera Beak is the brightest light in the next generation of red-hot spiritual activists." --Kris Carr, author of Crazy Sexy Cancer"Sera Beak is a fount of guerilla splendor, a tender blast of reverent
This simple yet comprehensive guide to using the ancient Chinese system of horoscopes has a classic beauty of design yet is supple enough to embrace the multiplicity of modern human experience. Gerry
Greg Chappell was the outstanding Australian batsman of his generation. Though he had an appetite for big scores, it was his calm brow and courtly manner that bowlers found just as disheartening. When
John DeBellis' STAND-UP GUYS: A Generation of Laughs is a comic's memoir that puts the reader on and off stage with a unique group of young comedians: Larry David, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, Bill
This is one of those biographies that provide a window onto the broader understanding of science in its social and cultural context. Using Sergei Nikolaevich Vinogradskii’s career and scientific resea
Based on the popular column by New York Magazine food editors Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld, In Season collects more than 150 recipes from the country’s finest chefs and restaurants, using fresh fa
An unforgettable tale of love, loss and second chances.Second Chance Grill is the prequel to Treasure Me, 2012 Next Generation Indie Awards Finalist, which The Midwest Book Review calls "A riveting re
The award-winning creators of Alphabeasties and Bugs but the Numbers have gone prehistoric! Using letters in an artful assortment of type, the famed duo create a menagerie of dazzling dinosaurs and pa
A classic collection of titles from one of the world's greatest financial writersOne of the foremost financial writers of his generation, the late Peter Bernstein had the unique ability to synthesize
In the 1960s, when she was an unmarried college sophomore, Lynn Franklin gave up her newborn son for adoption. Using her own story as a point of departure, Franklin examines the changing face of adopt
Do you think you can handle this? This collection contains 150 easy Monday to fiendish Saturday puzzles. So grab a pencil and put your solving skills to the test! Features:Portable paperback150 Mond
Presents ideas for using a store-bought rotisserie chicken in easy-to-prepare recipes, including salads, pizzas, sandwiches, soups, stews, and main dishes.
Popularized in the West by Beat Generation writers Gary Snyder and Jack Kerouac, T’ang-era rebel poet Han Shan is an icon of Chinese poetry and Zen. He and his sidekick, Shih Te, are known as the laug
The next generation hungers for strong, visionary, ethical and passionate leaders. Where do we start in this day where we lack leadership at all levels? The authors of this breakout book contend that
Quick and Dirty Tips to save you time and get you a better score. If you are taking the SAT test one month from now or one hour from now, this is the handbook for you. Time tested strategies to beat
Wired magazine editor and bestselling author Chris Anderson takes you to the front lines of a new industrial revolution as today’s entrepreneurs, using open source design and 3-D printing, bring manuf
Imagine an Avenger with a Spider-Man head, Iron Man’s body, and Thor’s massive legs. Readers can mix and match, heads, bodies, legs, and scenes using the Avengers, including Iron Man, Captain America,
Campaign Planner for Integrated Brand Communications is designed to help students prepare and present a professional campaign in conjunction with their advertising, promotion, or IMC text. Using a 10-
Presents a three-step program for using the Law of Attraction to assist with such things as attracting an ideal mate, increasing wealth, gaining more customers, and discovering an ideal job or true ca
Citizenship has long been a central topic among educators, philosophers, and political theorists. Using the phrase “rhetorical citizenship” as a unifying perspective,Rhetorical Citizenship and Public
When an earthquake swallows Dorothy, her kitten Eureka and cousin Zeb, and Zeb's horse Jim, they're captured by the Mangaboos! The Wizard of Oz must save them by winning a magic contest - using only h
Superman tries to stop inventor and former toy maker the Toyman from using explosives attached to remote-controlled cars to blow up the companies that put his toy store out of business.
In the aftermath of Devin's shocking betrayal, Sky learns that Asher has been using her for the Rebellion, and though she wishes she could forget about both sides, as war between the factions looms, S
Book 2 of the Virtual Chronicles Being virtual superheroes gives Jeremy, Mickey, and Bridget all of the glory with none of the danger. Using Zori's virtual engine, the trio can become any number of su
Stick Dance is reminiscent of Canaries, a solo work for 4 timpani composed by Eliott Carter. Like Canaries, this piece is an example of metric modulation, changing tempo using the rhythms present. Unl
Education and language scholars explore the expanded meaning of literacy in light of the many kinds of media that people are using to express themselves and communicate with others. They cover impleme
