Most of us watch with mild concern the fast disappearing wild spaces or the recurrence of pollution-related crises such as oil spills, toxic blooms in fertilizer-enriched rivers, and the increasing v
An essential component of homes and commercial buildings before the advent of indoor plumbing, privies--also known as "garden houses"--have found new uses as storage sheds, pool houses, etc. In this p
Eric Engel and Stylianos Antonarakis have written the most authoritative and vital reference on molecular and clinical aspects of uniparental disomy (UPD) and genomic imprinting to date. Genomic Impri
This sociological analysis of the system of marriage and family focuses on the family as an institution in society. It uniquely encompasses many facets of society, and students are able to learn about
Tastes and Aromas offers an unusual and invaluable insight into the industrialist's perspective on applications of smell and taste in the global food, wine and perfume industries. This important new b
This collection of essays boldly explores the resources, reach and possibilities of eucharistic language. It examines eucharistic cultures in a globalized world, Jewish-Christian relations in the Euch
Color is fundamental to life and art yet so diverse that it has seldom been studied in a comprehensive way. This ground-breaking analysis of color in Western culture from the ancient Greeks to the lat
All ecosystems have a history of past human impacts, some obvious, others subtle, Emily Russell contends in this fascinating exploration of historical ecology. To understand the lingering consequences
Impact and Dynamic Fracture of Polymers an Composites consist of thirty-nine reviewed and revised papers presented at the European Symposium on Impact and Dynamic Fractures of Polymers and composites
This lively history of women in the Caribbean draws on rare first-hand testimonies to uncover their early feminism, their participation in labour struggles and in radical and liberal political movemen
This lively history of women in the Caribbean draws on rare first-hand testimonies to uncover their early feminism, their participation in labour struggles and in radical and liberal political movemen
Gender politics exist inevitably in all Islamist movements that expect women to assume the burden of a largely male-defined tradition. Even in secular political movements in the Muslim world - notably
Gender politics exist inevitably in all Islamist movements that expect women to assume the burden of a largely male-defined tradition. Even in secular political movements in the Muslim world - notably
The Iraqi dissident Kanan Makiya brought the attention of the world to the brutality of Saddam Hussein's regime in his powerful 1989 bestseller Republic of Fear. Now, writing for the first time under
In this book, Dr. Hoodbhoy, a nuclear physicist, eloquently and usefully draws attention to the plight of science and technology in the Muslim world and to the need to do something about it. The book
In this book, Dr. Hoodbhoy, a nuclear physicist, eloquently and usefully draws attention to the plight of science and technology in the Muslim world and to the need to do something about it. The book
From nourishing oat soap bars to impressive rosebud soap cakes and fun soaps for kids, this book will inspire you to make beautiful handmade soap without all the chemicals found in commercial products
From the TMS 2003 Annual Meeting & Exhibition symposium honoring the life's work of Professor Akira Yazawa, this book, the first in a three-volume collection, discusses recent developments in the
These proceedings contain papers that have been subjected to a double blind refereeing process conducted by academic peers with specific expertise in the key themes and research orientation of the pap
The jump shot is the most important play in basketball and its inception revolutionized the game, spearheading an increase in scoring and bolstering the sport's popularity.Rise and Fire celebrates thi
"The Meaning of Difference is an effort to understand how difference is constructed in contemporary American culture: How do categories of people come to be seen as "different"? How does being "differ
Decorate Cakes, Cupcakes, and Cookies with Kids is a craft book for adults and kids who want to share fun baking/decorating experiences, while learning valuable skills they will use for a lifetime.
With a focus on the application of materials in the transportation industry, this volume presents the proceedings of symposia sponsored by the TMS Materials Processing & Manufacturing Division at
There’s a rumor out that Sir Topham Hatt is going to get rid of the trains! James learns a lesson about bragging, and Percy saves the day when there is a wedding on the Island of Sodor. This endearing
Christ's Crucifixion is one of the most recognized images in Western culture, and it has come to stand as a universal symbol of both suffering and salvation. But often overlooked is the fact that ulti
This edition includes the illustrated editions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox and James and the Giant Peach.1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (9780142418215)Willy Won
Bursting with insider information about ninja weapons, survival skills, training practices, stealth techniques, and famous warriors, THE NINJA HANDBOOK is the only book any ninja enthus
The Samurai Handbook is packed with short bios of the most famous samurai in history and their death-defying feats. Readers will also learn about amazing Japanese weaponry, insane samurai armor and he
Otherness and Ethics demonstrates how Levinas and Confucius (Kongzi) develop their ideas of otherness and ethics. Most of all, the meaning of inter-subjectivity is examined in order to employ this poi
Montage has been hailed as one of the key structural principles of modernity, yet its importance to the history of modern thought about cities and their architecture has never been adequately explored
This hilarious, fact-packed joke book will have young readers laughing as they’re learning. It features dozens of gut-busting gags that children can share with their friends, themed around the gross a
Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason's critically acclaimed, best-selling run on the Dynamic Duo is now collected in its entirety with this new oversize omnibus graphic novel series, starting here in B
Discover the next phase of mindful creativity with Papercraft Indoor Garden, a garden-themed papercrafting book that allows you to bring the outdoors into your home, no green thumb required.Decorate y
This book examines childbirth and parenting in horror texts. By analysing new texts, and re-analysing commonly used texts with new feminist methodology, this study provides a unique contribution to th
Christopher Robin is pulling on his great big waterproof boots which means that an adventure is about to happen! Join Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in this tactile board book with stimulating textur
When Sarah & Duck get to the Duck Hotel, they soon discover it's very different to a human hotel. The residents can nest anywhere they like, there's a helter-skelter, there's water everywhere and
During the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the AKP, the Turkish government shifted from a 'reactive' to an 'activist' foreign policy. As a result, many in the West increasingly began to see Tur
