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Global orientation, and whole-industry coverage of hospitality and tourism set this book apart. This systematic approach to hospitality and travel marketing is written in a user-friendly style. Reade

A stunning collection of poems that John Updike wrote during the last seven years of his life and put together only weeks before he died for this, his final book.The opening sequence, “Endpoint,” is m

Some philosophers conceive freedom as a state; others view it as an ideal. A songwriter sees it as a way of life: "Like a bird on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir, I have tried in my way

Shellfish remain a very popular and nutritious food, but consumption may present a particularly high risk to consumers. Edited by leading authorities in the field, this collection reviews hazards the

With these new classic Star Wars(r) Readers, children learn about the fantastic Jedi Knights, rogue Rebels, heroic allies, and evil Sith Lords that are loved by several generations. R2-D2, C-3P0, and

While her best friends Madison and Emily complain about her cousin Lilly's popularity, Mariana has her own drama to deal with when revelations made at her Sweet 16 party change things forever. Origina

With her moods changing almost every minute, Nanna and Poppy have to be prepared to call their rambunctious granddaughter the right nickname when the moment strikes.

The success of this best-selling text lies in the author's belief that a good text talks with, rather than at, its readers. Shaffer does an extraordinary job of anticipating students' interests, quest

In this touching story of friendship, family, rivalry, and secrets, fifteen-year-old Mariana Ruiz, forced to spend a summer in Puerto Rico with complete strangers instead of with her best friends, is

Provides a simple introduction to the difference between natural resources that come from plants or from the ground and the manufactured items that are made from them.

Provides a simple introduction to the three states of matter and what makes each one distinctive.

Hydrometallurgy: Principles and Applications focuses on the theoretical principles and engineering aspects of hydrometallurgical processes. Written in a reader-friendly style, it offers complete cover

Sanji lives above a baker's shop. Every morning, he steps on to his balcony and enjoys the delicious aroma of freshly-baked breads and pastries. But the Baker is a mean-spirited, greedy and selfish ma

The latest exciting installment in the New York Times bestselling series ? When the past and future start mixing with the present, Sabrina and Daphne have their first case to tackle solo—with a littl

The author of Bad Girl Bridesmaids introduces three lucky women who are about to storm the royal gates and take on three unsuspecting princes?Kylee, Lauren, and Shayla are modern- day ordinary women w

Revised and expanded to include the latest prenatal and childbirth techniques, a guide for expectant parents covers everything from what happens during conception, pregnancy, and childbirth, as well a

These two classic novels, together with Charlotte Bronte's well-known Jane Eyre and Villette, comprise a magnificent oeuvre, each one a singular achievement of characterization, human understanding, and narrative elegance and drama.Shirley is the story of a complicated friendship between two very different women: shy and socially constrained Caroline, the poor niece of a tyrannical clergyman; and the independent heiress Shirley, who has both the resources and the spirit to defy convention. The romantic entanglements of the two women with a local mill owner and his penniless brother pit the claims of passion against the boundaries of class and society.The Professor - the first novel Bronte completed, the last to be published - is both a disturbing love story and the coming-of-age tale of a self-made man. At its center is William Crimsworth, who has come to Brussels to work as an instructor in a school for girls. When he becomes entangled with Zoraide Reuter, a charismatic and brilliantl

Life was peaceful on the small Philippine island of Luzon. The men fished, the women cooked, the children played games, and the birds sang. Everyone knew it was time for bed when they heard the birds

Introduces readers to a number of different species of snakes, their appearances, and behavior patterns.

The year is 1875, and twelve-year-old orphan Margret and her sister, Libby, are living with the kind Mrs. Fredriksen in her sod house in rural Littleton, Colorado. Margret would be happy to stay forev

Nick has a three-legged dog named Lucky, some pet fish, and two moms who think he's the greatest kid ever. And he happens to think he has the greatest Moms ever, but everything changes when his birth

When a man is killed by being thrown from a helicopter high over the California desert, Jack Reacher discovers that someone is targeting his old friends and teammates and he launches a personal campai

“I love to flip and fidget, To dive and dart and dash. I wiggle my bottom and jiggle my tail, With a fidgety swish, splish, splash!” Join Fidgety Fish and all his friends as they tumble and twirl, whi

A young African American girl is sold away from her mother as a slave, and then later is sold to a Cherokee Indian, but eventually she is bought by a white man who not only sets her free, but adopts h

Join Peter Rabbit and his friends in this delightful mini pop-up board book. Just the right size for an Easter basket, each spread features its own playful pop-up as Peter plays with friends and runs

Preschoolers can touch chunky tractor tires, spiky grass, shiny headlights, and more while using their eyes and hands to recognize and name objects on and around a John Deere tractor.

In the North African land of Morocco, every dar-dwelling, religious institution, or commercial building is organized around an interior, walled courtyard that provides privacy from the bustle of urban

Fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and Daphne Grimm face their first case without Granny Relda's help when the future gets mixed up with the past in Ferryport Landing, and because some of the future does n

Extensively revised and updated for its sixth edition, NMS Obstetrics and Gynecology offers a quick yet thorough review of obstetrics and gynecology in an outline format that facilitates rapid study a

Oscar the cat loves his boy. He also loves to climb way up where he can see everything. He jumps onto the fridge, onto the bookshelf, and onto the roof of the garage, but if he jumps just a little bi

Sixth grade is over and each Chef Girl has an amazing summer planned. There's only one problem?all of the girls will be apart for the entire summer. Even Molly and Amanda will be separated?for the fir

The first systematic examination of Hilary Putnam's arguments against computational functionalism challenges each of Putnam's main arguments. With mind-brain identity theories no longer dominant in

This comprehensive text is an ideal building block for aspiring fire officers and an essential review for experienced command officers. Incident command requires background knowledge and application

Two complete novels and a short novel in one large volume:Falling Free - a Nebula Award-winning novel. Safety Regs wasn't just the rule book engineer Leo Graf swore by; he'd helped write it. But all

Can someone honestly love a person they have deceived for thirty years? This is the central question behind Wrecks, Neil LaBute's latest foray into the dark side of human nature. Meet Edward Carr: ad

Villains Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy plan to take down Batman once and for all, but first Harley has to convince Poison Ivy that she has what it takes.

Join the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse “sensational six” as they take to the skies in a high-flying new adventure!A? Young readers accompany Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto as they explore the

From a helicopter high above the empty California desert, a man is sent free-falling into the night…. In Chicago, a woman learns that an elite team of ex–army investigators is being hunted down one by