Provides a simple introduction to what it takes to be president of the United States, as well as the president of a company or a classroom, and, including the background and skills that are required a
An information book focusing on the often misunderstood spider. This book, packed with information, shows that if we come close to these little animals, we are more likely to understand and protect th
Though written by an economist, this book's subject is not "economics" in the ordinary sense of that term. Instead, it is James Buchanan's contribution to what he has called the "contractarian revival
In a modern world characterized by a precarious job market, class inequality, and a global migrant crisis, Natalia Marandiuc asks the question: How does home affect one's identity? In this wide-rangin
During the early modern period, Muslims in China began to embrace the Chinese characteristics of their heritage. Several scholar-teachers incorporated tenets from traditional Chinese education into th
While academic and popular studies of Buddhism have often neglected race as a factor of analysis, the issues concerning race and racialization have remained not far below the surface of the wider disc
Newest in Barron's Mini Encyclopedia series for pet owners, this book offers expert advice to new and prospective dog owners who have little or no training experience. The author emphasizes that an
A brand-new edition of this bestselling guide to?more than?1,500 first names. Gem Babies' Names gives the origins of each name, and also lists the most popular girls' and boys' names in Britain today.
This updated and expanded edition of a much-praised classic survey comprehensively reviews the many innovations and changes that have occurred in the practice of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (M
When first performed, The Eunuch was a great success. Today, with its larger-than-life characters (particularly the boastful soldier Thraso and the toady Gnatho), its farcical and exaggerated humour
Los Angeles writer and artist Bob Flanagan created performances with Sheree Rose that shocked and inspired audiences. He combined text, video, and live performance to create a highly personal but uni
Australian Wildlife is a portable reference guide featuring Australian birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. This compact guide is folded for easy access and is printed on durable lamina
Australian Birds highlights over 140 bird species found in Australia. This folded guide conveniently fits into a pocket and is printed on weatherproof material. The back cover feat
Where does the wind go when it stops? When a little boy asks this question at the end of a happy day, his mother explains that the wind does not stop-it blows away to make the trees dance somewhere
An unprecedented collection of songs originally performed by children on the Broadway stage. A terrific and much-needed publication for the thousands of children studying voice. Includes 18 songs for
"This book gives the necessary background for the study and appreciation of Italian painting and sculpture from about 1250 to 1550. It tells how the artists learned their craft, the organization of th
Patrolling the Border focuses on a late eighteenth-century conflict between Creek Indians and Georgians. The conflict was marked by years of seemingly random theft and viol
This book traces the history of the development, abandonment, and eventual revival of George Washington’s original vision for a grand national capital on the Potomac. In 1791 Washington’s ideas found
This book traces the history of the development, abandonment, and eventual revival of George Washington’s original vision for a grand national capital on the Potomac. In 1791 Washington
A bold book, built of close readings, striking in its range and depth, The Signifying Eye shows Faulkner's art take shape in sweeping arcs of social, labor, and aesthetic history. Beginning with long-
The classification was established in 1948, and the third revision was published in 1990 and updated in 2004. The third and fourth revisions put increased emphasis on harmony with other activity class
Brendan Kennelly is one of Ireland's most important poets whose prolific output extends to over forty volumes of poetry since the publication of his first poetic work in 1959. His seminal collections
Jazz Play AlongFor use with all Bb, Eb and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other spl
In this third part of the Gopal trilogy, Gopal has grown up and is Krishna, ruler of Dvaraka. One of Gopal's childhood friends is encouraged by his wife to visit Krishna and ask him to alleviate their
The Breeze-Easy Series features instrumental methods for individual and group instruction, created by experienced teachers John Kinyon and Valentine Anzalone. It is designed to produce the best musici
