This thoughtful exploration of identity, culture and fundamentalism focuses on a critically important question confronting so many countries in the post-Cold War epoch: are culturally determined polit
This thoughtful exploration of identity, culture and fundamentalism focuses on a critically important question confronting so many countries in the post-Cold War epoch: are culturally determined polit
Entirely updated in the light of the recent World Commission on Dams Report, and responding to it, this new edition of Patrick McCully’s now classic study shows why large dams have become such a contr
Entirely updated in the light of the recent World Commission on Dams Report, and responding to it, this new edition of Patrick McCully’s now classic study shows why large dams have become such a contr
JUHA ILMARI LEIVISK? has enjoyed a distinguished career as one of Finland's leading architects. This book provides a perceptive account of his work to date, locating it within both Finnish modernism a
Photographer Dorothea Lange captured some of the most famous and moving images of the Great Depression. This biography, written by the daughter of Lange's assistant, showcases 60 of Lange's most famou
Barbara W. Tuchman won the Pulitzer Prize for Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911-45 in 1972. She uses the life of Joseph Stilwell, the military attache to China in 1935-39 and command
For graduate level courses in digital video processing and communications, and as a reference book for practicing researchers and engineers.With more insights and examples than other texts of its kind
A practical guide for the dedicated home gardener with descriptions and assessments of 245 genera of true annuals as well as plants that behave like annuals in USDA zones 1–7.
Shows how to use both ETFs and E-Minis for high-powered resultsExchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are a remarkable new tool for trading and investing in broad market segments or narrow sectors. ETF trading
Large classes have become a fact of life in colleges and universities across America; even as academic funding has decreased, class enrollments have continued to rise. Although students, teachers, and
Understanding Cultures confronts the major theoretical issues involved in cross-cultural interpretation. The book introduces students to rationality among the ancestors of anthropology before proceedi
Can humanity escape segregating behavior or master the tendency to exclusion? Where does the force?of?prejudice?come from? How might one conceive the philosophical foundations?of?an effective antiraci
The Atlas of Oregon Wildlife makes information on the state's rich and diverse wildlife available for the first time in a single, comprehensive volume. It combines current knowledge on the habitats an
"High, most encouraging tidings"--that is how Billy Collins, the widely read and widely acclaimed poet, describes the music in his poem about the gospel singing group The Sensational Nightingales. The
Graft verification is a crucial aspect of successful cardiac and vascular surgery, as many complications seen in coronary surgery today are due to poor graft function. The incidence of surgical imperf
Building the Virtual State explains how the American public sector must evolve and adapt to exploit the possibilities of digital governance fully and fairly, overcoming the entrenched organizational a
Once we bowled in leagues, usually after work -- but no longer. This seemingly small phenomenon symbolizes a significant social change that Robert Putnam has identified in this brilliant volume, Bowli
A Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 1999Academic debates about pluralism and truth have become increasingly polarized in recent years. One side embraces extreme relativism, deeming any talk of obj
A noted journalist and author gets close to the key players in a hush-hush fieldThe Kingmakers reveals the world of high-powered venture capitalists, following them as they interview hopeful entrepren
Follow an adventurous honeybee as she goes about her busy day, sipping nectar from flowers, avoiding hungry birds and playing with butterflies. But when a robber bear comes looking for honey, all the
In an age of global information structures, what scope exists for independent citizen action in media and cultural policy formation? How can audiences effectively voice critiques of media content? In
In an age of global information structures, what scope exists for independent citizen action in media and cultural policy formation? How can audiences effectively voice critiques of media content? In
Like Picasso in painting, Stravinsky in music, or Stanislavski in theatre, Rudolf Laban (1879–1958) has been a seminal influence in contemporary arts. This is the first major study of Laban's movement
This book will be a practical textbook based on the courses held for the European Certificate in Anxiety and Mood Disorders. The Certificate is an international post graduate programme in the field of
The ins and outs of emerging marketsEmerging markets are an integral part of the global business scene. The 1997 Asian meltdown and the Russian debt default scared investors, but as the domestic marke
This groundbreaking textbook provides the first comprehensive overview of the utility of ultrasonography in surgical practice. Designed for easy reference as well as complete coverage, Ultrasound in
All the information you need to extend your credit lines worldwide!As more and more companies expand globally, their credit managers must learn to understand and implement foreign concepts and practic
Drawn from the popular TechVenture program at the Kellogg School of Management, this book provides a deep understanding of the key finance and business trends in e-commerceViewing Silicon Valley as a
Continues the adventures of Flash and the Green Lantern as they learn the hard lessons of trust and teamwork and thwart their evil foes, including Sinestro, Mirror Master, Black Hand, and Star Sapphir
This fully illustrated collection of nutritious, non-alcoholic drink recipes--each accompanied by a complete nutritional analysis--is now available in a convenient trade paperback format.This A-to-Z "
Many places can make a home--a silent cave, a secret den, a silky web, even a sticky honeycomb. Each one is safe and snug and just right for the families who live there. Linda Ashman's spare, lyrical
If you've ever bought, owned, or sold a home--or are about to--you know how exciting and how daunting it can be. "Buying, Owning and Selling a Home in Canada," Second Edition, completely revised and u
Designed for the biscuit (called cookies and crackers in the US) product developer, Manley's (a consultant for the industry) guide offers detailed advice in an encouraging tone on the variables involv
Not very long ago, authoritarian forms of government were widely regarded as necessary for rapid economic growth and development, and Western donors supported dictatorial regimes in every continent. T
World wealth creation exceeded $2 trillion per month in 1999. The potential for world wealth might be as high as $500 trillion or $83,333 for each person on Earth. This rapid and increasing accumulati
Analyzes the relationship between drugs and music in the 1960s, focusing on ordinary music-lovers and their chemical enhancement of the listening experience, arguing that the experience was much more
Not very long ago, authoritarian forms of government were widely regarded as necessary for rapid economic growth and development, and Western donors supported dictatorial regimes in every continent. T
