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Author: National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc,Commission on Behavioral and Social ScieISBN-10: 0309059372ISBN-13: 9780309059374Publisher: National Academies PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/13/1997Pages: 32Format: Paperback

Author: National Research Council and Institute,Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc,Commission on Behavioral and Social ScieISBN-10: 0309056896ISBN-13: 9780309056892Publisher: National Academies PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/1997Pages: 32Format: Paperback

The future national security environment will present the naval forces with operational challenges that can best be met through the development of military capabilities that effectively leverage rapidly advancing technologies in many areas. The panel envisions a world where the naval forces will perform...

Author: National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences Environment anISBN-10: 0309058465ISBN-13: 9780309058469Publisher: National Academies PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/08/1997Pages: 28Format: Paperback

The future national security environment will present the naval forces with operational challenges that can best be met through the development of military capabilities that effectively leverage rapidly advancing technologies in many areas. The panel envisions a world where the naval forces will perform...

Author: National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life SciencesISBN-10: 0309057485ISBN-13: 9780309057486Publisher: National Academies PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/24/1997Pages: 88Format: Paperback

Biographic Memoirs: Volume 71 contains the biographies of deceased members of the National Academy of Sciences and bibliographies of their published works. Each biographical essay was written by a member of the Academy familiar with the professional career of the deceased. For historical and...

The next thrilling novel from the bestselling author of The Dispatcher.Author: Ryan David JahnISBN-10: 0230757553ISBN-13: 9780230757554Publisher: Pan PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/11/2014Pages: 322Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.90d

The universe was born in a nuclear explosion. We live on a radioactive planet. Without radiation there would be not life. And yet radiation remains deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Dr. Robert Peter Gale--one of the world's leading experts on the subject--and...

A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the YearWhen Duncan Wall visited his first nouveau cirque as a college student in Paris, everything about it--the monochromatic costumes, the acrobats singing Simon and Garfunkel, the juggler reciting Proust--hooked him. Soon he was attending circuses two...

Leading the reader from the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry, right through to cutting-edge research at the forefront of the subject, Inorganic Chemistry, Seventh Edition is the ideal course companion for the duration of a student's degree. The authors have drawn upon their extensive...

For the first time ever the story of Australian English is about to be told in full. As part of our Centenary celebrations Oxford University Press Australia is proud to be publishing this significant contribution to the national landscape. Speaking our Language is written...

Youth and Society is the most accessible and comprehensive textbook on the sociology of youth. Now in its fourth edition, it has been significantly revised to reflect the latest research in an overview of key debates, research and theories of how young people fit...

Considers the role of economics in discussions about the depletion of finite stocks of natural resources including oil.Author: J. HartwickISBN-10: 0415866227ISBN-13: 9780415866224Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/28/2013Pages: 162Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.35d

A noble knight hiding the beast inside. A lonely king isolated by his courtiers. Between them an impossible gulf surmountable only by the twists and turns of relentless destiny in this spellbinding retelling of Marie de France's classic 12th-century tale of romance and adventure....

Wikipedia is a modern-day miracle. The free encyclopedia that anyone can edit has become a monumental repository of common knowledge, a springboard for research, a source of entertainment, a site of discussion, an archive, a hobby, and a digital representation of information forever in...

Tulku Pema Rigtsal weaves together personal stories and Buddhist teachings, offering practical guidance on compassion, kindness, and wisdom. This personal and practical exploration of the Buddhist path blends together the author's own journey with the timeless wisdom of his teachers and lineage. Through vivid...

Author: Michael BrownISBN-10: 0415733944ISBN-13: 9780415733946Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/05/2026Pages: 288Format: Paperback

Erik has the voice of an angel, but the face of a monster. When he takes off his mask, people scream and run away. So he hides himself away in the darkness below an opera house. There, he falls in love with a beautiful...

Marvel at the mesmerizing northern lights by learning the history of the natural light show and the science behind how the aurora borealis works! It takes three things for the northern lights to appear in the sky: a stream of charged particles, a magnetic...

Everything the serious gardener needs to know about cultivating fifteen different types of fruit trees for rapid, high-quality fruit production.Author: Jean-Marie LespinasseISBN-10: 0393732568ISBN-13: 9780393732566Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/09/2011Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.30lbsSize: 11.38h x 8.74w x 1.11dReview Citation(s): Choice 10/01/2011Reference and Research...

Readers encounter Heinesen's hidden letters and notebooks, revealing his philosophy and worldview.This is a collection of previously unpublished texts, collected from letters, notebooks and excerpts from the novels by the acclaimed Faroese writer and artist William Heinesen. With these, the English reader has access...

From the author of Mind and Matter, an intimate portrait of Louisa Catherine Adams, the wife of John Quincy Adams, who witnessed firsthand the greatest transformations of her time Born in London to an American father and a British mother on the eve of...

In his most ambitious book to date, Richard Sennett offers an original perspective on craftsmanship and its close connections to work and ethical values "[Sennett] compellingly explores the universe of skilled work."--Brian C. Anderson, Wall Street Journal Craftsmanship, says Richard Sennett, names the basic...

Black Ops veteran Jonathan Grave is back and pursuing two missing American teens kidnapped and hidden in Mexico's dark underworld . . . where he finds himself caught in the center of a vendetta he never expected. A BookBub Top Thriller of Summer El...

For hostage rescue specialist Jonathan Grave, every mission is a matter of life or death. But this time, it's personal. Two boys have been abducted while being driven to Resurrection House--the school Jonathan founded as a sanctuary for children of incarcerated parents. The boys...

From Karl Marx to the Marx Brothers Who's Who in Jewish History presents a complete reference guide to over a thousand prominent men and women who have shaped Jewish culture.Author: Joan ComayISBN-10: 0415260302ISBN-13: 9780415260305Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2001Pages: 448Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 7.82h x 5.10w x...

Kusunoki used to believe he was destined for great things. But now, approaching the age of twenty, he's a completely mediocre college student with no motivation, no dreams, and no money. After learning he can sell his remaining years, he chooses to divest himself...

Antiques dealers Jean and Rory White are delighted when a fellow pair of traders offer them an exceptional collection of valuable pieces. But before the deal can be completed, one of the sellers is found murdered - and the antiques vanish without trace. The...

Fans of crochet, animals, or yummy snacks will love tackling the projects in this adorable amigurumi collection. Guided by pattern creator Naomi Fox, readers will be able to bring each project together in a cinch. Playful, fun, and using super soft chunky yarn, each...

An attorney's defense of his own mother in a murder trial exposes a dark world of deception in a gripping thriller by Chad Zunker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Not Our Daughter and Family Money.Twenty-six-year-old Denver attorney Josh King returns to Austin after his...

This absorbing look at political philosophy asks you to climb inside the heads of the major political philosophers. This lively and engaging book is appropriate for any student taking a course in political thought.Author: Alan HaworthISBN-10: 0415685370ISBN-13: 9780415685375Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/11/2012Pages: 342Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize:...

This book focuses on the uneasy interaction between a developing country traditional logic and Multinational Enterprise (MNE) economic logic, offering multidisciplinary perspectives from South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. Author: Rick MolzISBN-10: 0415722640ISBN-13: 9780415722643Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/25/2013Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.21h x...

In this much-needed book, an emergent empirical literature allows scholars in disciplines ranging from micro-biology to economics to assess the potential effects of transgenic organisms on poverty.Author: Ronald J. HerringISBN-10: 0415468760ISBN-13: 9780415468763Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2008Pages: 248Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 8.97h x 6.06w x 0.60d

The book is an attempt to reinstate - and demonstrate by practical example - the mutual relevance and interdependence of literary studies and cultural studiesAuthor: Andrew MilnerISBN-10: 0415307856ISBN-13: 9780415307857Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2004Pages: 348Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 8.42h x 5.52w x 0.77d

The plethora of inquiry reports published in the fields of health and welfare in the 1990s covered the full range of user groups, individuals and institutions. What similarities or differences were there between these inquiries? How effective were they in bringing about change? Whose...

This book can be used as a way of introducing business and management students to economic concepts as well as providing economics students with a clear grasp of how to use the skills they will need in the world of business.Topics covered include: *product...

This housecleaning high schooler's new client is a literal hot mess! Tenichi Iemori lives for domestic work. He cooks and cleans for his entire family, all while attending high school and working part-time as a house cleaner. But when Himari Yoshino--model, mogul, and makeup...

Written by experienced teachers and educational researchers Phillip Adey and Michael Shayer, Really Raising Standards analyses attempts to teach children to think more effectively and efficiently. Their practical advice on how to improve children's performance by the application of the findings of the CASE...

DELUXE EDITION--featuring stunning sprayed edges! From New York Times bestselling author Harper L. Woods comes The Heir & the Spare, an Of Flesh & Bone novella--now in paperback! SPOILER WARNING: This book is overflowing with spoilers and should only be read after devouring What...

Send your LEGO minifigures on epic, lethal adventures with death traps and dangerous moveable parts at every turn! SunPro Bricks, known online for his unique, "forbidden" LEGO builds, finally shares his step-by-step methods for his deadliest, most ingenious inventions yet. These 50 builds will...

Author: Marc CampbellISBN-10: 1648417663ISBN-13: 9781648417665Publisher: Microcosm PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/11/2026Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.50d

Surviving Wildfires provides clear, practical guidance for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from wildfire events. Divided into before, during, and after sections, it explains how to create defensible space around your home, assemble a go-bag, and plan evacuation routes. Step-by-step instructions detail what...

Suburbia. Tupperware, television, bungalows and respectable front lawns. Always instantly recognisable though never entirely familiar. The tight semi-detached estates of thirties Britain and the infenced and functional tract housing of middle America. The elegant villas of Victorian London and the clapboard and brick of...

Ninja and animal lover Jiro Azuma's life is changed forever when he finds himself in the middle of a war of ninjas vs. demons. Jiro Azuma is descended from a long line of shinobi, and he also can talk to animals. One day, he...

The third volume in the anthology, featuring a wide range of plays that reimagine Shakespeare works from Borderlands perspectives. For several decades, Chicanx and Indigenous theatermakers have been repurposing Shakespeare's plays to reflect the histories and lived realities of the US-Mexico Borderlands and to...

The Journal of the Westbrae Literary Group emerges as a powerful voice in contemporary literature, promoting fresh, raw, and unfiltered stories, essays, poetry, and art. In this inaugural issue, our contributors challenge the traditional literary canon, offering a platform for unique and authentic expressions...

Surviving Extreme Cold provides essential strategies for dealing with winter storms and prolonged freezing conditions. Divided into before, during, and after sections, it explains how to prepare your home, vehicle, and supplies in advance of severe cold. Step-by-step guidance includes layering clothing effectively, preventing...

Surviving Tornadoes is a concise, practical tool for staying safe in one of nature's most unpredictable disasters. Organized into before, during, and after sections, it explains how to develop a family emergency plan, recognize warning signs, and assemble supplies. Step-by-step instructions detail how to...

Surviving Extreme Heat offers clear, practical information to help individuals and families prepare for and endure dangerously hot conditions. Organized into before, during, and after sections, it explains how to stay safe by planning ahead, recognizing heat warnings, and preparing your home and supplies....