Blockchain technology is the buzzword in the world of computer science, but it won’t stay limited there for long. It is the concept that has the financial world scrambling to catch up. Whether you are
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Pair beer and food like a pro.Beer has re-claimed its place at the dinner table. Yet unlike wine, there just aren't many in-depth resources to guide both beginners and beer geeks for pairing beer with
Today's amateur and professional astronomers take images of the stars using affordable digital cameras known as CCD (charge coupled devices). This improved technology has made astrophotography possibl
Providing the historical, literary and spiritual contexts for reading these hymns from ancient Israel's songbook, one of the world's most trusted Bible scholars presents a manifesto for why all Christ
Eihei Dogen (1200–1253), founder of the Soto School of Zen Buddhism, is one of the greatest religious, philosophical, and literary geniuses of Japan. His writings have been studied by Zen students for
With examples from an extensive range of poets from Chaucer to today, The Poetry Toolkit offers simple and clear explanations of key terms, genres and concepts that enable readers to develop a richer,
The Camping Bible is packed with tips and advice for planning a safe, successful, and risk-free camping trip. Should the worst happen, it also provides a host of clear, easy-to-follow ?techniques to d
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In recent years, the internet has provided students and researchers with fantastic opportunities and a distinct set of challenges. In his new book, Nigel Ford shows how these opportunities and challe
In recent years, the internet has provided students and researchers with fantastic opportunities and a distinct set of challenges. In his new book, Nigel Ford shows how these opportunities and challe
(Book). Culled from Bill Bachman's popular "Strictly Technique" articles in Modern Drummer magazine, this book will help players develop hands that are loose, stress free, and ready to play anything
Although parenting approaches change, attitudes about only children remain stuck in the past. The negative stereotypes—lonely, selfish, bossy, spoiled, socially maladjusted—make parents think their ch
Prayer is our direct line to God. It's our time to quietly contemplate our blessings, confess and seek forgiveness for our sins, and ask God to work his will through us. From a quick, silent prayer o
"Incorporating essays from over thirty years, this book contains key writings by the authors on the future of the multinational enterprise. Along with their seminal writings, a new introduction and co
Movies are magical. They are wonderful releases from the stresses of everyday life. But movies also contain valuable lessons you can use in your business life.In their entertaining new book, “The Big
Liberalism is the oldest and most enduring American tradition, a philosophy and way of life we inherited from the Founding Fathers. This is the central idea of The Essential America by George McGover
Partly a counseling model and partly an explanation of true empathy, this handbook explores the ways companionship eases grief. For caretakers who work with grieving people or for friends and family
Williams (19th-century literature, U. of Glasgow, Scotland) presents a guide for studying poetry, not supplying answers to questions, but suggesting what questions, what kinds of questions even, could
Getting to grips with poetry and its terminology can be one of the most intimidating parts of literary study. The Poetry Toolkit helps with this problem by giving clear and concise guidance about read
Citing health concerns as the number one reason why people adopt a vegetarian diet, this collection makes important scientific connections between good health and vegetarianism. The Complete Vegetaria
This volume reviews the current scientific knowledge regarding the nutritional and health aspects of vegetarian diets. It addresses nutrition immediately after the introduction, with eight chapters of
This extensively revised edition features sections on the philosophy of Lean, value and waste, transformation frameworks, deployment, and other relevant topics.
An aide for the challenging emotional process that follows a divorce, this companion journal to Transcending Divorce explores the 10 crucial touchstones for finding hope and healing the mourning heart
Filled with everything you need to live a luckier life, Luck: The Essential Guide is here with information, advice, or if you just have to knock on wood.
From the writers, editors and compilers of the highly successful The Writer's Handbook comes the first edition of The Screenwriter's Handbook, an indispensible companion for everyone who commissions
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The study of animals - and the relationship between humans and other animals - is now one of the most fiercely debated topics in contemporary science and culture. Animals have a long history in human
This essential guide provides new practitioners with a thorough grounding in the ancient art of jiu jitsu and advanced students of any martial art with an effective method for integrating jiu jitsu t
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Reflecting Josemaria Escriva’s belief that God can be found in professional and everyday settings, The Way blends passages from sacred Scripture with anecdotes drawn from Escriva’s life and work, snat
Applying Buffett's principles to technology and international investing From the bestselling author of The Warren Buffett Way and The Warren Buffett Portfolio comes The Essential Buffett: Timeless Pr
Arranged by topic, this selection from Stankiewicz's many books on political science offers the reader an in-depth analysis of crucial political subjects, such as liberty, equality, tolerance, freedom
No word in English is shorter than the word ``I.'' And yet no word is more important in philosophy. When Descartes said ``I think therefore I am'' he produced something that was both about himself and
Newly revised and updated, this convenient guide is the essential companion for visitors to London in the new century. Featuring colorful, informative, easy-to-handle maps that require no unfolding, t
No word in English is shorter than the word ``I.'' And yet no word is more important in philosophy. When Descartes said ``I think therefore I am'' he produced something that was both about himself an
