This is a book about the public display of death in contemporary culture. It consistsof a series of essays on specific cases in which death is displayed in museums and in photography.The essays focus
The sales function is the front--line of any business. Keeping up with the latest sales techniques is essential, as well as ensuring you have a motivated, incentivised and focused sales team well--ver
Evolution according to Darren Shan: human to half-vampire to Vampire Prince. The Saga of Darren Shan book 9: Killers of the Dawn. Outnumbered, outsmarted and desperate, the hunters are on the run. Pur
From lucky ducks to odd ducks to sitting ducks to just plain quacks, an amusing collection of animal sayings includes a wealth of funny phrases alongside fun-filled art bursting with color and energy.
This book is an introduction to the rudiments of Perl programming. It provides the general reader with an interest in language with the most usable and relevant aspects of Perl for writing programs th
This is the first chapterbook on herbal medicine for doctors , it will not cover other alternative therapies. The intention of the book is intended to clarify what herbal and other plant therapy has b
In the first volume of L.M. Montgomery's classic series, a skinny, precocious, red-headed orphan named Anne Shirley arrives on Prince Edward Island in Canada where she is to live with Matthew and Mari
Dora and Boots are taking a trip to Dora's grandma's house to deliver a special valentine surprise. Along the way they see all of their friends celebrating Valentine's Day. From cupcakes to candies, t
Japanese Ukiyo-e master Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) is considered by many to be Japan's last great woodblock artist, and his final work, the series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon, is regarded as
A groundbreaking look at urban aging by the author of the highly acclaimed No Shame in My Game. Classic works by William Julius Wilson and Alex Kotlowitz have given Americans searing accounts of comin
The financial markets play a crucial role in contemporary society. They can change the lives of whole communities for better or worse and form an essential part of the overall economy. Yet their inter
From its first publication in 1877, Black Beauty has been one of the best-loved animal stories ever written. The dramatic and heartwarming tale is told by the magnificent black horse himself, from his
A study of piracy in north-west Europe from the 1st century and the Julio-Claudians to the 5th century AD. Detalle's analysis is based on various sources of evidence including epigraphy, coinage, arte
Molly Murphy always knew she'd end up in trouble, just as her mother predicted. So, when she commits murder in self-defense, she flees her cherished Ireland, and her identity, for the anonymous shore
A riveting look at the incredibly gruelling week that turns a Navy man into a highly trained SEAl. All the pain, punishment, endurance and commitment needed to survive the hell week of bootcamp traini
A Director's Bible for Winning in Business :Peter Waine The corporate board game is complex and fraught with dangers for the unwary. In this anecdotal but practical handbook for life at the top of
Ninety percent of Americans own a copy of the Bible, and while it's the most widely read book, it's also the least understood. Regardless of your religion, understanding the Bible brings much of Weste
Dimple doesn't know what to think. Her parents are from India, and she's spent years rebelling against their customs. Now everything from India is suddenly hip -- even her best friend Gwyn has a bin
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the national republic of Cuba. To usher in the centenary, Steven Heller and Vicki Gold Levi have collected hundreds of vintage graphics of Cub
Young magician Skeeve searches for his demon teacher, Aahz, in the intolerable dimensions of Perv, while Guido and Nunzio join the army in an effort to conquer Queen Hemlock in M.Y.T.H. Inc. in Action
Maps skills have never been so much fun! This full-color workbook is packed with engaging maps and activities that will make learning map skills a snap. The grade-appropriate topics covered include lo
A magical pentagram that can be empowered through a charm in the book and worn around the neck or put in a pocket is paired with a book that illuminates the ancient Wicca religion.
At a time when references to things ‘global' have gained more currency than ever, this book explores the nexus of power and space behind the politics of geographical scale. Explores the nexus of power
Deduction is an efficient and elegant presentation of classical first-order logic. It presents a truth tree system based on the work of Jeffrey, as well as a natural deduction system inspired by that
"W. H. Auden, poet and critic, will conduct a course on Shakespeare at the New School for Social Research beginning Wednesday. Mr. Auden has announced that in his course . . . he proposes to read all
In a future world reminiscent of that in The Giver, disadvantaged orphan Kira utilizes a seemingly magical talent to keep herself alive in a savage society that shuns and discards the weak, while she
Lief, Barda, and Jasmine are desperately searching for the three parts of the fabled Pirran Pipe, their only hope of saving the thousands of Deltorans held captive by the evil Shadow Lord. As t
The first six novels in the bestselling Mitford series feature Father Tim Cavanaugh, his wife Cynthia, and all the characters that have made Mitford a very real place in the hearts of readers everywhe
The fun-filled story starring Lexi, the street-smart squirrel, and his friend PeeWee, the well-read guinea pig, is now available in paperback. Lexi doesn't trust humans. But when a homeless stranger r
In the 1840s, there was a real vounteer firefighter named Mose Humphreys whose bravery was reknown throughout New York City. Plays about him began being performed on Broadway in 1848 and over the year
Mexico Under Seige is a readable and well-informed political history covering the period from the ruling PRI‘s lurch to the right in 1940 through to its eventual expulsion from office in the elections
Mexico Under Seige is a readable and well-informed political history covering the period from the ruling PRI‘s lurch to the right in 1940 through to its eventual expulsion from office in the elections
One phone call from a concerned neighbor has inadvertently led police to Terence Payne, the elusive serial killer known only as "Chameleon." Now the fiend is in custody, perhaps dying, and a long nig
Wolverton (U. of Nevada, Las Vegas) and Gmelch (dean, College of Education, Iowa State U.) present an analysis of a 1996 survey carried out by the Center for Academic Leadership, of which Wolverton is
An easy answer guide to the difficult questions surrounding Enron What Went Wrong at Enron explains the critical steps, transactions, and events that led to the demise of a company that was once c
With more than 250,000 copies sold so far in its previous editions, The New Diabetic Cookbook is a must-have cooking classic for people with diabetes! Newly revised and updated, it contains more than
"One of the ten best investing books of all time."--The Washington Post One of investing's most celebrated icons updates his classic work to reflect today's world and markets In this long-awaited an
Mushfik is a young man growing up in Turkey, first in Sarikum, a small coastal village, and later in urban Istanbul. He comes of age in an atmosphere of sublimated, disoriented eroticism, his impulses
Create a lovely decoration for a party or any special occasion. This box contains 36 lettered discs reproduced from Victorian wood type plus a ribbon for making and hanging a garland with a message.
Joan Mitchell (1926-1992) was one of the few women among the first-rank Abstract Expressionist painters. She outpaced all but a handful of her male mentors and counterparts, while only Lee Krasner sta
