and... and... and...

This first ever survey of the subject demonstrates that realism has had a continuous yet restlessly changing place in American and European painting throughout the twentieth century--from Eakins, Bell

The Acambaro collection comprises hundreds of clay figurines that are apparently thousands of years old; however, they depict such bizarre animals and scenes that most archaeologists dismiss them as a

This book looks at multiagent systems that consist of teams of autonomous agents acting in real-time, noisy, collaborative, and adversarial environments. This book looks at multiagent systems that c

Unlike traditional art works, installation art has no autonomous existence. It is usually created at the exhibition site, and its essence is spectator participation. Installation art originated as a r

This series presents policy-relevant economic research on health care and health policy issues. The emphasis is on papers written primarily for a policy audience. Each volume contains approximately fi

From prehistoric statues to modern resonance imaging, the human body has been a continual source of inspiration for artists and scientists alike. Touching upon the whole human condition, these represe

For a long time, the study of macroeconomics has focused almost exclusively on a closed economy and downplayed the role of international transactions. Today, however, researchers recognize that one ca

A dictionary of the vocabulary of very young children presenting for each word a definition, a sentence using the word, and an illustration of the sentence featuring Sesame Street characters.

Collected in the early sixteenth century, these ancient songs speak through the centuries with truth, passion, and vision of the human condition. [Former Brooken Moon Press title transferred to White

This collection of papers by colleagues and former students celebrates the profound impact that Jagdish Bhagwati has had on the field of international economics over the past three decades. Bhagwati,

Deadly internal conflicts threaten dozens of countries and major regions around theworld. One of the most critical issues in contemporary international security, it is examined inthis book by twenty e

These recipes are specially designed for porcelain--casseroles, quiche dishes, ramekins, soufle molds and other kitchen favorites. Versatile recipes for every course go from freezer to oven to table w

A collection of poems focusing on Crazy Horse, the Native American who, according to the author, embodied the spirituality of his culture and the fierceness of a people under attack

Bataille's Wound is an uncategorizable literary/philosophical creation presenting the thought and dramatic presence of this central French author. It is by turns a work of fiction, an interpretative c

The Everyman's Library Pocket Poets hardcover series is popular for its compact size and reasonable price which does not compromise content. Poems: Hardy contains poems from Moments of Vision, Satires

During a trip to the state capitol, Shelly is embarrassed by her deaf neighbor Seth's loud voice and exuberance, until an accident brings her a new respect for his feelings.

A handy and economical starter book chock-full of useful information. Teaches strumming rhythm by playing along with lyrics, then teaches tablature reading for playing solos. The solos provide picking

Plays included in this volume are: Dasvedanya Mama, Ethyl Eichelberger; The Theory of Total Blame, Karen Finley; The Mysteries and What’s So Funny?, David Gordon; The American Plan, Richard Greenberg;

This anthology provides an informative and timely introduction to ongoing research on music as a cognitive process, bringing a new coherence to the emerging science of musical activity.Following the f

Optimal Regulation addresses the central issue of regulatory economics - how toregulate firms in a way that induces them to produce and price "optimally." It synthesizes the majorfindings of an extens

"Anyone whose heart thrills to the skirl of bagpipes or a flash of tartan should lay aside those Scottish Tourist Board pamphlets and readInvisible Country"–Kansas City Star

Chronicles the evolution of Navy clinical psychology from its roots in Titchener's turn-of-the-century experimental psychology, to the introduction of the Binet-Simon Scale for mental and psychologica

In this classic work of American nonfiction the greatest labor organizer in US history details her three quarter century fight for labor's liberation, and her unswerving belief in industrial unionism

After helping bring his master's cattle to London, Bobtail, a nine month old puppy, must find his own way home and runs into a good many troubles on his journey.

Available until now only in verse translation, it has been newly rendered for the American stage by Diana Stone Peters and Frederick G.Peters.A work of profound psychological insight, Prince Friedric

Posthumous novel. A wide-ranging imaginative account of history. Narrator Obenabi records in 1840 the histories of his ancient and recent grandmothers. Set in the North American woodlands, these tales

1812 and the fate of Europe lies in the hands of newly appointed Commodore Hornblower . . . Dispatched to northern waters to protect Britain's Baltic interests, Horatio Hornblower must halt the advanc

A Hundred Ways to Happiness makes positive psychology, the newest branch of psychology, available to the general public through bite-sized chunks of inspiration and instruction. 100 chapters guide the

Argues that national governments are no longer equipped to address such complex global issues as climate change and poverty. Drawing on the author's own experiences at the frontlines of international

A history play whose villainous usurper is one of William Shakespeare's most memorably cunning and sinister characters, Richard III is edited by E.A.J. Honigmann with an introduction by Michael Taylor

Performed variously as escapist fantasy, celebratory fiction, and political allegory, The Tempest is one of the plays in which William Shakespeare's genius as a poetic dramatist found its fullest expr

Written by a clinical psychiatrist with over twenty-five years' experience in drug counseling, this newly expanded and revised handbook will answer your questions about the consequences of mind-alteri

From aerial battles to jungle commando missions, sling on your gunbelt and leap into the fray! Gripping tales from the World War II frontlines. Riveting fictionalized accounts, packed with historical

Confession of a Child of the Century, now a major new film starring Pete Doherty (frontman of The Libertines, Babyshambles), Charlotte Gainsbourg (Melancholia), and Lily Cole (The Imaginarium of Docto

Single copy of Worlds of Opportunity. Meet National Geographic Emerging Explorer Kakenya Ntaiya. Find out how she moved to the United States to continue her education and fulfill her dream.

Especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 10+, this concise dictionary will support pupils through SATs, as well as fulfilling the literacy framework objectives f

保羅訴權 - 論債權人撤銷權的羅馬法起源及其當代遺產 Actio Pauliana - Origin of Creditor's Right of Revocation in Roman Law and its Contemporary Legacy商標作為商品之爭議：商標商品化之實務與理論 The Issues of Trademark as Product: The Practice and Theory on Trademark Merchandising營業秘密法不可避免揭露原則之探討：由我國台積電案出發 The Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine under Trade Secret Law: In Light of the Taiwan TSMC Decision生前贈與遺產稅課徵之憲法爭議 Constitutional controversy over the imposition of inheritance tax on gifts during lifetime越南遠程醫療與醫療責任 Telemedicine and Medical Liability in Vietnam從診所到數位平台－重新定義越南新興醫療體系中的法律責任 From Clinics to Digital Platforms: Redefining legal Liability in Vietnam's Emerging Healthcare System

She's All That meets What If It's Us in this swoon-worthy hate-to-love YA romantic comedy from #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick.Alex Blackwood is a little bit headstrong, with a dash of chaos and a whole lot of flirt. She knows how to get the girl. Keeping her on the other handnot so much. Molly Parker has everything in her life totally in control, except for her complete awkwardness with just about anyone besides her mom. She knows she's in love with the impossibly cool Cora Myers. She justhasn't actually talked to her yet. Alex and Molly don't belong on the same planet, let alone the same college campus. But when Alex, fresh off a bad (but hopefully not permanent) breakup, discovers Molly's hidden crush as their paths cross the night before classes start, they realize they might have a common interest after all. Because maybe if Alex volunteers to help Molly learn how to get her dream girl to fall for her,

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • A young man journeys into Sri Lanka’s war-torn north in this searing novel of longing, loss, and the legacy of war from the author of The Story of a Brief Marriage. “A novel of tragic power and uncommon beauty.”—Anthony Marra“One of the most individual minds of their generation.”—Financial TimesA Passage North begins with a message from out of the blue: a telephone call informing Krishan that his grandmother’s caretaker, Rani, has died under unexpected circumstances—found at the bottom of a well in her village in the north, her neck broken by the fall. The news arrives on the heels of an email from Anjum, an impassioned yet aloof activist Krishnan fell in love with years before while living in Delhi, stirring old memories and desires from a world he left behind. As Krishan makes the long journey by train from Colombo into the war-torn Northern Province for Rani’s funeral, so begins an astonishing passage into the innermost reaches of a coun

PRH Audio · The Princess in Black, Books 4-6 by Shannon Hale, Dean HaleBooks 4-6 in Shannon Hale & Dean Hale's New York Times bestselling series. Who says princesses don't wear black? The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation: After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger, a new hero who looks oddly familiar, has offered to protect the goats while she takes a much needed break. The very next day Princess Magnolia rides her bicycle to the seaside, where the air is salty, the sun is shiny, and the sea is as blue as monster fur. But just as Princess Magnolia is about to take a nap on her hammock, she hears a "ROAR!" Seriously? A monster? On the perfect beach? Impossible! Could a sea monster really ruin this vacation for the Princess in Black? The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate: Princess Magnolia and Princess Sneezewort have plans . . . mysterious plans, like a princess playdate! They dress-up sl