Unless your species evolved sometime after 1993 when Jurassic Park hit theaters, you're no doubt familiar with this dinosaur-bites-man disaster tale set on an island theme park gone terribly wrong. Bu
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The Koran, as N. J. Dawood states, is 'not only one of the most influential books of prophetic literature but also a literary masterpiece in its own right. Universally accepted by Muslims to be the in
Macromolecular Complexes is the first English textbook to cover macromolecular complexes, a field which is receiving growing attention as a frontier material system with a wide variety of molecular fu
There's so much to do at the beach! There are sand castles to build, seashells to gather, sandpipers to run with, and a picnic lunch to enjoy in the shade of a bright beach umbrella. Anne and Harlow R
A charming book filled with characters that children can relate to while learning the qualities of a positive self-image. Thirty-two pages of full color illustrations.
This is a complete introduction to Pascal for students with no prior knowledge of computers or programming. Carefully designed and presented, the book features programming material (programs, output,
Introduces physics to science students with a wide range of interests. Unlike many other physics texts, the coverage and emphasis here is influenced by the specific needs of science majors, including
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This story starts out with a familiar premise: Michael and Sheila visit a fire station. But then the Munsch flair for imaginative insight and humor take over. While the two kids are exploring a fire t
Now in trade paperback, the sensational national bestseller that turns the spotlight on one of the most influential and controversial figures of our time. These pages are filled with previously undisc
To read these five essays of 1983 is to begin to come to terms with the theoretical cataclysm of the present. In Lost Dimension, Paul Virilio considers the displacement of the concept of dimensional
This book helps readers cultivate natural abilities, adapt to on-the-job pressure, cope with people problems, broaden their knowledge base, and, above all, plan a genuinely rewarding and successful en
Over 3500 words and phrases are presented with their German translations, categorized by practical subject themes, including numbers, measurements, words describing people, the human body, and more.
You can shoot in the 70's! Ben Hogan has long believed that any golfer with average coordination can learn to break 80 if he applies himself intelligently -- and here, with Herbert Warren Wind, and a
(Applause Books). From the hit movie directed by Adrian Lyne, this is the original script with over 100 photos. From Rubin's introduction: The script presented here is not my initial screenplay but t
Investigations in Algebra departs from a preoccupation with calculus as the ultimate goal of and the universal introduction to advanced mathematics by using Logo to explore combinatorics, number theor
First-person narratives based on interviews with 34 women, men, and children who describe life and work in the textile mills. Two introductory sections present the historic and economic setting and ex
Joe Allston is a retired literary agent who is, in his own words, "just killing time until time gets around to killing me." His parents and his only son are long dead, leaving him with neither ancest
Comprehensive, lavishly illustrated, and loaded with specific, step-by-step instruction, this book is for budding illustrators and graphic designers seeking a basic guide to all aspects of the art of
As the bestselling THE Mallorean series contnues, Garion is pursuing Zandramas, in the form of a great dragon flying over them, across the known world. With the forces of evil threatening on both side
Offers authoritative overviews of topics related to the definition, computation and application of molecular similarity and emphasizes current research trends with molecular similarity as the unifying
What do you get when you combine an all-time classic and a tiny format? The perfect gift for giving. Share the story of the little blue engine with your pint-sized reader.
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Devoted to the theoretical aspects of organic photochemistry, with detailed analysis of the electronic nature of the elementary photochemical reaction steps. Presented here is much information otherwi
Washington Irvings The Legend of Sleepy Hollow first appeared in 1819. In the generations that have followed, this tall tale of Ichabod Crane's terrifying yet hilarious encounter with the Headless Hor
This is one of the first books to deal in a broader manner with all important elements described as main group non metals. It is especially useful for graduate students and researchers who need a conc
This guide to contemporary French vocabulary offers a complete word list, with a full range of formal and informal language encountered in French-speaking countries today, as well as many technical, s
The broad range of material included in these volumes suggests to the newcomer the nature of the field of artificial intelligence, while those with some background in AI will appreciate the detailed c
AIDS will be with us for the rest of our lives. Living with AIDS confronts this long-term challenge, through a series of powerful and thought-provoking essays that seek a more realistic public-health
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"Sensible advice on how to give up childhood, accept yourself and your own maturity and deal with life on your own two feet."DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this unique, bestselling question-and- answer guide t
Ellen Tebbits has a secret that she'll never share with anyone. That is, until she meets Austine—and discovers that Austine has the same secret! Soon the girls are best friends who do everything toget
Here is an extraordinary new approach to healing by an extraordinary physician-writer -- a book filled with the mystery, wonder, and hope of people who have experienced seemingly miraculous recoveries
A history of a childhood abuse is not a life sentence. Here is hope, healing, and a chance to recover the self lost in childhood. Drawing on his extensive work with Adult Children, and on his own expe
Various industries and universities have aimed their activities toward the development of highly sensitive techniques capable of studying ultrathin polymer films. Provides researchers with a working d
The Photochemistry of Nucleic Acids (J. Cadet & P. Vigny). Photosensitized Reactions of DNA: Cleavage and Addition (I. Kochevar & D. Dunn). Photoreactions of Nucleic Acids and Their Constituents with
Partial table of contents: Reductive Coupling of Carbonyls to Alkenes: Adamantylideneadamantane. Reduction of Quinones with Hydriodic Acid: Benz[a]anthracene. Conversion of Ketones to Cyanohydrins: Be
A wry, on-target look at the institutions of love and marriage recalls with humor first crushes, first dates, and first kisses, and explores the foibles of both modern and postmodern love
