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Looks at the history of water power as an alternative energy source, the ways in which it is currently being used around the world, and its potential for the future.

First Words helps busy, curious toddlers explore their world and develop their vocabulary with essential first words. This robust board book features themes and settings familiar to toddlers from meal

With a microdrive containing America's intelligence efforts around the world, FBI agent and operator for The Campus, Dominic Caruso finds himself being pursued by the CIA, foreign governments, and ter

A vengeful darkness…Gathers in the night…One threat has been destroyed - another grows stronger. Even though Jack and the teams have won a major confrontation, their lives still hang by a thread. Ther

A paranormal romance series.An epic journey.If the Seventine are released, will anyone survive?Book two in the Walker Saga follows Abigail and her friends as they tame the world of Spurn.‘Go to Spurn,

"Vorhaus keeps things moving briskly, and Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaasen fans should be pleased."?Publishers WeeklyAfter pulling world-class cons in California and New Mexico, Radar Hoverlander and h

A fascinating exploration of the history, sights, seasons, arts, food, and people of an incomparable city. “A highly intelligent portrait of an eccentric city, written in powerful prose and enl

Madness, cruelty, and sexuality permeate the household in which Lilian Una Singer is raised-an upper-crust Victorian world of teacups and servants. But Lilian, shielded by layers of fat, an iron will,

Between 1350 and 1750—a time of empires, exploration, and exposure to radically different lands and cultures—the world reached a tipping point of global connectedness. In this volume of the acclaimed

The World of the Salt Marsh is a wide-ranging exploration of the southeastern coast—its natural history, its people and their way of life, and the historic and ongoing threats to its ecological surviv

Felix hides all of his sorrow inside a large black suitcase that he carries with him wherever he goes. One day, a small boy opens the suitcase whilst Felix is sleeping. Felix wakes and the tears that he had been carrying for so long suddenly pour from him. Felix is uplifted, free and his heart is full of joy. Felix embraces the world, and the world embraces him. A beautiful book about feelings of sadness and the power of friendship from Slovenian picture book creator Dunja Jogan.

From New York Times bestselling author CD Reiss: Protecting a celebrity in Hollywood isn’t easy, but protecting Emily could break his heart.As a world-class dancer at the height of her career, E

As one of Hollywood's hottest producers, Kristian Bowen is on top of the world. With the Quantum team fresh off a clean sweep of awards season and looking ahead to the premiere of their new film, Insi

"This exciting title inspires readers to get active, use their creativity, and collaborate to explore new ideas in the world of sports. Engaging activities, inspiring biographies, and clear photograph

"This plugged-in title helps readers navigate the sometimes-complex world of electronic innovation. Young readers can explore this exciting and popular field by learning the basics of electronic circu

The market-leading at a Glance series is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations.Each topic

The market-leading at a Glance series is used world-wide by students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations.Each topic is presented in a doub

The market-leading at a Glance series is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations, Each topic

Over the course of three decades, Tom Clancy created a world alive with prescient action and remarkable individuals. In Tom Clancy Support and Defend, covert agent Dominic Caruso faces the deadliest c

In a frightful world of dark magic and savage beauty, two sisters are about to discover that love is the most powerful weapon of all. Don’t miss Elegy, the mesmerizing final chapter of the Watersong s

An operating system's kernel handles all interactions between the CPU and the external world, and determines which programs will share processor time, in what order. This in-depth reference documents

Get ready for your AP World History exam with this straightforward, easy-to-follow study guide--updated to match the latest test changes The wildly popular test prep guide— updated and enhanced f

The international bestseller available in English for the first time: E. H. Gombrich's world history for the curious of all ages...E. H. Gombrich's bestselling history of the world for young readers tells the story of mankind from the Stone Age to the atomic bomb, focusing not on small detail but on the sweep of human experience, the extent of human achievement, and the depth of its frailty. The product of a generous and humane sensibility, this timeless account makes intelligible the full span of human history. In forty concise chapters, Gombrich tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb. In between emerges a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science. This is a text dominated not by dates and facts, but by the sweep of mankind's experience across the centuries, a guide to humanity's achievements and an acute witness to its frailties.

Using the theoretical framework of Singer’s Syndemics, Christensen explores how aging bodies are more vulnerable to increased environmental toxins, which is further exacerbated by climate fluctu

In Britain, and across the world, the traditional secondary school curriculum of discrete academic subjects has long been under fire. What are the rights and wrongs here? How far does an investigation

This text for courses in cultural sociology, sociology, and social problems uses classical and contemporary sociological theory to analyze traditional topics in the sociology of culture, such as cultu

This fact-filled, colorful book looks at the amazing world of turtles.In simple yet informative language, A Place for Turtles provides an intriguing look at turtles and the ecosystems that support the

Things That Go helps busy, curious toddlers explore their world and develop their vocabulary by introducing lots of wonderful cars, trucks and much more! This robust board book will withstand many hap

"The great outdoors is the perfect "Maker" space for exploring possibilities for creativity, problem solving, and innovation. From designing devices to study the natural world to figuring out ways to

An updated release of an award-winning introduction to the world of butterflies imparts an urgent conservation message while describing butterfly life cycles and their role in helping plants and anima