Shaded Relief Topo Maps packet of the famous Sierra High Route that will take hikers from Mount Whitney to Yosemite, CA. Well marked trails over USGS topo maps that were beautifully enhanced with shaded relief to better distinguish details. Scale 1:630360. 1 inch on map equals 1 mile. Whitney Portal[...]

A history of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands and the Weddell Sea, the most visited places in Antarctica. In 12 years John has visited over 40 times and guides and lectures on adventure cruise ships. He delivers a selection of highly readable accounts of the merchantmen, navy men,[...]

Synaesthesia is a condition in which a stimulus in one sensory modality automatically triggers a perceptual experience in another. For example, on hearing a sound, the person immediately sees a color. How does this happen? Is it a real phenomenon? Why do some people develop this condition and not ot[...]

A Landscape History of New England takes a view of New England's landscapes that goes beyond picture postcard-ready vistas of white-steepled churches, open pastures, and tree-covered mountains. Its chapters, for example, describe the Native American presence in the Maine Woods; offer a history of ag[...]

If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs? Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher New Orleans neighborhood called Storyville. But it was [...]

Introducing various theories and views in strategic management, this title addresses the changes in the business environment. It highlights strategizing in the global arena and the contemporary challenges of increased globalization, and offers coverage of the topic of ethics.[...]

A sequel to the bestselling LIGHT, 'a novel of full-spectrum literary dominance' (The Guardian)

Two unlikely entrepreneurs reveal how a moment of inspiration etched on the back of a beer coaster turned into a successful business venture--one that began with a move to San Francisco and was initially funded with credit cards. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.[...]

Designed for use primarily in the 3rd and 4th years, this Lecture Notes contains concise chapters that focus on the essential information to provide the perfect clinical preparation, including example questions to ask patients during clinical rotations.[...]