A haiku is a short Japanese poem, mostly of just three lines, often capturing the fleeting moment in a spirit of Zen like immediacy - the falling of plum blossom, the splash of a frog as it leaps into
Gem and Stone celebrates 50 different gems ranging from timeless classics like diamond and emerald to exotic beauties such as lapis lazuli, peridot, and even petrified wood. Altman's photographs captu
Filled with insider information, personal stories and inspiration, the Cy Young Award-winner, future Hall of Famer and one of the best-loved men in Atlanta Braves history opens up about his 22-year ca
Why, as an eager and talented writer, has Anne Morrow Lindbergh published so relatively little in forty years of marriage?” asked reviewer John Barkham in 1970. “After a promising start with those fir
Does she have anything left to give?Ann Davies was always giving away her heart?to her therapy patients, and to the dolphins she used to help them. For any stray kid that needed a home, she opened her
Starro the Conqueror has set his sights on ruling Earth . . . starting at the White House! With the president and his secret service agents under the cosmic control of this evil alien starfish, it's u
Completely updated to address the challenges faced by modern health care organizations, the sixth edition of SHORTELL AND KALUZNY'S HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT: ORGANIZATION DESIGN AND BEHAVIOR offers a mo
"Young is one of the leading literary lights of his generation...His is preeminently a poetry of place. For decades now, he has told this story with deep beauty and grace...His strengths are the marve
For a food product to be a success in the marketplace, it must be stable throughout its shelf-life. Quality deterioration due to chemical changes and alterations in condition due to physical instabili
Health Care Management and the Law: Principles and Applications engages students who will be leading and shaping twenty-first century health care organizations. It raises questions about health law i
This introductory textbook explains the nutritional needs of the human body, and encourages students to evaluate and interpret new nutrition research. The four parts show how nutrition supports health
In Roman Eyes, Jas Elsner seeks to understand the multiple ways that art in ancient Rome formulated the very conditions for its own viewing, and as a result was complicit in the construction of subjec
At the heart of the Bible is a moral and ethical call to fight unjust superpowers, whether they are Babylon, Rome, or even America. From the divine punishment and promise found in Genesis through
Stuck at home with her mom and her new sibling, Sally heads for the swamp with her fishing pole and bike. What she discovers, in the form of a slimy, slithery Some-Thing, is a new best friend. Mud pie
This important collection reviews key inspection and monitoring techniques and their applications to bridges, buildings, and other civil structures. The first group of chapters covers ways for testing
This volume examines the literatures of the Caribbean from an ecocritical perspective. Written by international academics, poets, and novelists, the 18 essays consider the multifaceted relationship be
No topic is more central to innovation and current practice in testing and assessment today than computers and the Internet.This timely publication highlights four main themes that define current issu
Congenital cardiovascular malformations are the single most common form of birth defect. Therefore a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in both normal cardiac development and the formatio
Soft drinks and fruit juices are produced in almost every country in the world and their availability is remarkable. From the largest cities to some of the remotest villages, soft drinks are available
Collects stories of the caped crusader from writers and illustrators including Warren Ellis, Harlan Ellison, Alex Ross, Paul Dini, Ty Templeton, Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, Eduardo Risso, and Alan Grant
From the author of The Foods of Italy and The Foods of Tuscany comes a gorgeous book on the fantastic food of Italy's islands-- Sicily and Sardinia and their small neighbors, Elba, Giglio, Capri and I
This book is the first systematic examination of the impact of reconciliation on restoring and maintaining peace following civil and international conflicts. Through eleven comparative case studies o
This new resource instructs students and clinicians in splint fabrication techniques and related interventions for the upper extremity, and highlights anatomical and biomechanical principles specifica
"This book, through its well-referenced and critically thoughtful approach, has made an invaluable contribution to the counseling literature. The extensive use of case studies and other applied materi
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is increasingly being diagnosed in people of all ages, and this book demonstrates how art therapy can not only assist with diagnosis, but also provides a valua
Poverty and inequality are on the increase in developing countries forced to struggle with economic stabilization programmes. But, as this book shows, in addition to an anti-poor bias (despite rhetori
Proven strategies for companies seeking to accelerate an ERP implementation Almost all large and midsize corporations worldwide will be involved in implementing enterprise resource planning and/or e-
Contains papers from a November 1999 meeting discussing regulations, legislation, and enforcement powers available to local authorities and other enforcement bodies in the area of noise and vibration.
Based on original research into women's participation in the workforce, this book is the most up-to-date study of women in Iran available. The Islamisation of state and society which followed the 1979
Based on original research into women's participation in the workforce, this book is the most up-to-date study of women in Iran available. The Islamisation of state and society which followed the 1979
This unique visual reference brings together almost 200 beautifully rendered drawings of trellises and gazebos, all based on authentic historic details from field and library research. This is the sec
A state-of-the-art overview of the increasingly important role of abdominal imaging in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery and protocols. The book is divided into four independent sections covering t
Discusses the equipment and techniques of ocean fishing, and provides information on all species recognized by the International Game Fish Association as well as many others of interest for angling or
This volume is the fifth in a series of publications produced over the last five years on the ecology of tropical savannas. The volumes arise from work undertaken by the Responses of Savannas to Stres
Expert advice on how to strike a fair deal and command a fair price. The Contract and Fee-Setting Guide for Consultants & Professionals No matter how knowledgeable you are in your field..No matter how
A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne,
