Infrastructures -- tangible, intangible, and institutional public facilities, from bridges to health care -- are a vital precondition for economic and societal wellbeing. There has been an increasing
Caterpillar 2016 features earthmoving marvels from across Caterpillar's lineup of dozers, loaders, excavators, and more through large-format photographs, looks inside the cabs and scale illustrations
The emergence of cloud computing marks the moment when computing has become, materially and symbolically, infrastructure -- a sociotechnical system that is ubiquitous, essential, and foundational. Inc
The emergence of cloud computing marks the moment when computing has become, materially and symbolically, infrastructure -- a sociotechnical system that is ubiquitous, essential, and foundational. Inc
The true stories of a child who, in spite of an abusive and chaotic home life, finds adventure and forges relationships which ultimately save his life.
The book consists of poems about life experiences, nature at it's puzzling best, and general life observations. It also includes some inspirational quotes and scriptural verses.
Two pastors offer compassionate, biblical answers about homosexuality and practical, real world advice on how to think and talk about this controversial issue with loved ones.
Thanksgiving, A Special Celebration is a special time to remember. This beautifully written book describes Thanksgiving, its origins and present day meaning and celebrations.Generously appointed pictu
Influencing a generation of artists, musicians and theorists, Christian Marclay hasexplored the interplay between sound, audio cultures and art across a diversity of media:performance, sculpture, phot
Traces the development of American suburbs, suggests reasons for their growth, compares American residential patterns with those of Europe and Japan, and looks at future trends
Snapshots capture everyday occasions. Taken by amateur photographers with simplepoint-and-shoot cameras, snapshots often commemorate something that is private and personal; yetthey also reflect widely
Describes the life cycle of various plants and animals, providing anecdotes about survival mechanisms by such animals as salmon, the Monarch butterfly, and the sea turtle.
In Taking Scope, Mark Steedman considers the syntax and semanticsof quantifier scope in interaction with negation, polarity, coordination, and pronominal binding,among other constructions. The semanti
The work performed by living systems ranges from photosynthesis to prodigious featsof computation and organization. This multidisciplinary volume explores the relationships betweenwork and the study o
A restatement of the correspondence theory of truth together with a defense against objections and alternative theories, including deflationism, minimalism, and pluralism. In Veritas, Gerald Vision
A Primer on American Labor Law is an accessible guide written for nonspecialists -- labor and management representatives, students, general practice lawyers, and trade unionists, government officials,
Comforting terms such as "sustainable development" and "green production" frameenvironmental debate by stressing technology (not green enough), economic growth (not enough in theright places), and pop
A collection of essays discusses the primary challenge facing firms, governments, and other players, stressing the importance of national regulations promoting competition and nonmonopolistic market s
Presents facts about a wide variety of sea creatures, plus directions for a board game and other games and activities that feature denizens of the deep.
56 Chorale Preludes (The Little Organ Book) and the Chorale Variations. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.
A longtime friend of the great Surrealist painter writes authoritatively about the artist's life and work, unfolding the secrets of his many profound and mysterious works.
Fantasy princesses are fictional characters. Magic, supernatural, mythology and folklore are often the ingredients of fantasy literature. Lets challenge ourselves by coloring and giving life to every
Her Curve is a collection of Kris Dresen's short comics work, sketches, illustrations, and other work from along the way. Features "encounter her," and "broken bird house."
Auckland Museum houses the world's leading collection of Maori taonga (treasures) and, reflecting Auckland's place as the world's largest Polynesian city, multiple traditional and contemporary arts fr
Veteran teacher and author Susan O’Carroll Drake combines biblical study, inspirational anecdotes, and practical suggestions for Christian schoolteachers as well as for teachers of Sunday school, smal
The classic collection of five deeply resonant and disturbing interconnected stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King.Innocence, experience, truth, deceit, loss, and recovery are
Shares the history of the Statue of Liberty, from its design and construction to its installation in New York harbor and legacy as a symbol of freedom.
A fascinating anthology of eyewitness accounts from both the British and German perspective drawn from rare contemporary publications, documents held in archives and museums, field reports, regimental
Poetry. Hybrid Genre. Lush with elemental imagery, Aja Couchois Duncan's RESTLESS CONTINENT communes with a North America that speaks elegiac, celebratory, and melancholic histories human and geologic
Examines the rock cycle, describes the different types of rocks on Earth and how they are formed, and discusses how fossils can be found in some rocks.
Over 100 discussion questions and activities, and 200 questions, fill this comprehensive social science book. The book covers the following topics:The Gold Rush, California Missions, Pioneers, Natural
Drawing on court transcripts, gallery archives, exhibition reviews, private correspondence - and a striking series of cartoons and photographs - The Culture of Property traverses the history of gender
Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate
Develops Reading Skills Essential to Success on New Common Core Assessments! The Common Core Standards for Reading include:‧ Key Ideas and Details‧ Craft and Structure‧ Integration of
Today's scientists are making exciting discoveries, and developing extraordinary new materials and technologies. Discover how these will affect our lives in the future. Prepare to be amazed!
Today's scientists are making exciting discoveries, and developing extraordinary new materials and technologies. Discover how these will affect our lives in the future. Prepare to be amazed!
Today's scientists are making exciting discoveries, and developing extraordinary new materials and technologies. Discover how these will affect our lives in the future. Prepare to be amazed!
Today's scientists are making exciting discoveries, and developing extraordinary new materials and technologies. Discover how these will affect our lives in the future. Prepare to be amazed!
