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
Details one of the greatest Gothic buildings in the world, the Cathedral of Notre Dame at Chartres, France, exploring its history, its structure, and its glass artistry
Contributors from around the world offer wide-ranging (and sometimes controversial) discussions of the state of research in photocatalysis. Emphasis is on the surface science of catalysis, especially
"Numerical Techniques in Finance" is an innovative book that shows how to create, and how to solve problems in a wide variety of complex financial models. All the models are set up using Lotus 1-2-3;
Polycyclic aromatic compounds represent the largest class of suspected chemical carcinogens. This volume reviews established and new techniques for analysis of PAC's, including both homocyclic and het
The 10 original essays in Evolution at a Crossroads explore "post-Kuhnian" approaches to conceptual problems in contemporary evolutionary and developmental theory. They focus in particular on the effe
Internationally renowned experts apply from an interdisciplinary perspective mechanistic principles such as the requirements for electron transfer, the role of binding and proximity, stereoelectronic
Provides a systematic description of a wide range of nonmolecular structures, covering metals, metal alloys (e.g., intermetallics, borides and carbides), minerals, and other inorganic substances. Comp
This book examines the relationship between the biblical trajectory of Wisdom Christology and the Christologies of Karl Rahner and Norman Pittenger and explores the contribution that the wisdom tradit
"Here finally are Eliade's memoirs of the first thirty years of his life in Mac Linscott Rickett's crisp and lucid English translation. They present a fascinating account of the early development
Chemistry, Biology, and Therapeutics of the Mitomycins (W. A. Remers and R. Door). Alkaloids of Tabernaemontana Species (T. A. van Beek and M. A. J. T. van Gessel). Advances in Alkaloid Total Synthesi
Presents techniques tested at the Curie Institute and other leading labs and lists all commercially available enzymes, vectors, linkers, and other basic products for ready reference. Offers detailed e
Since the publication of the first edition in 1984, the handling and disposal of toxic materials has changed dramatically. To address current developments in the field, this new edition incorporates n
For over half a century Herbert Bayer (1900-1985), one of the original masters of the Bauhaus, did pioneering work in all of the fine and applied arts. This is the first book to present a comprehensiv
This general introduction to the study of Chinese traces the language's history from its beginnings in the second millennium B.C. to the present, and provides a clear picture of the contemporary langu
In recent years, the perception of indoor radon as a relatively minor health issue has been radically altered: observations in Sweden, Canada, and the U.S. have revealed the high incidence of elevated
Investigates the polarization of theological positions at the level of discourse. The focus is on Alfred Loisy, representative of Roman Catholic modernism, and three of his neo-Thomist critics.
Until now debates about alternative uses of the bank have been hampered by the fact that much of the basic research has been available only to specialists and has been scattered among many publication
Teaches the fundamentals of the BASIC programming language by description and example, and presents over 50 chemically oriented BASIC programs that can both teach about the language and be useful in t
This is the first complete biography of the inimitable society architect Addison Mizner, whose Spanish Revival buildings created a new style of resort architecture for Palm Beach and south Florida dur
More than 30 experts have contributed to this comprehensive introduction to the methodology of protein design which explores new techniques and approaches used to analyze protein structure and its bio
Dr. Paul Dudley White was the premier heart specialist of this century. He was recognized as an outstanding bedside doctor, a great teacher, and a widely respected investigator. By his optimism, his p
Based on extensive fieldwork at two well-known commercial publishers of scholarly books, Walter W. Powell details the different ways in which both internal politics and external networks influence dec
These contributions discuss a number of important developments over the past decade in a newly established and important field of economics that have led to notable changes in views on governmental c
Challenging the sentimentalized and moralized view of comedy that prevails in modern criticism, Christopher Herbert outlines a theory of comedy as a mode whose dominant motive and function is the glor
Spanning more than two thousand years of African history, from the African Iron Age to the collapse of colonialism and the beginnings of independence, Hosea Jaffe's magisterial work remains one of the
The largest English to Chinese dictionary ever produced in the People's Republic of China, with over 120,000 entries. It includes over 300,000 idioms, phrases, and examples, showing appropriate word u
The first in over half a century to be devoted to a detailed analysis of the complete Beethoven sonatas for violin and piano, this book arose from the author's desire to pass on to a younger generatio
The first book to examine the strategic and planning importance of the management of human resources. Prominent authors address current trends and business responses, the practices and methodology of
This study of the psychological impulse to "make pets" examines the interplay of pleasure, aesthetics, play, and power in the molding and domination of nature, animals, and human beings--by human bein
Both a survey and a remedial effort, this work focuses on pollution by smelters of the surrounding aquatic ecosystems. Contributors examine the chemical and biological effects of smelter pollutants --
(Southern Music). 27 original works for marimba ranging in very easy through intermediate levels. The pieces utilize a variety of keys, meters, styles and also include some 3 and 4 mallet solos. Inclu
Edited by Robert A. Rutland and Thomas A. MasonPresidential style is an important attribute for holders of the nation's highest office, but the first volume of James Madison's presidential papers indi
A rarely seen collection of archival postcards, drawings, and photographs documenting London's great cemeteries.Since they were established in the 1830s, London's great cemeteries have inspired countl
Hutter's study explores the origins of classical conceptions of politics in the theory and practice of friendship in ancient Greece. It analyzes ancient Greek society as one in which political space w
This text provides a model for integrating antipsychotic medication and psychotherapy into a coherent treatment. It discusses the importance of medication as a therapeutic issue and the problems of ed
Deals with ten basic techniques in contemporary biochemical and molecular biological studies. Examines the theoretical aspect of each technique and provides a section for its use in a carefully contro
