The textbook that develops the economic way of thinking through problems that MBA students will find relevant to their career goals. Theory and math is kept as simple as possible and illustrated with real-life scenarios. This textbook package includes online video tutorials on key concepts and compl[...]

Terrorism has a long history but the devastating attacks of 9/11 transformed what had been seen as a relatively minor security issue into one of major global significance. This incisive new text provides an accessible and balanced assessment of political terror and its study and in the process rethi[...]

"The authors tell us what everyone should know about economics in language we can all understand. It's refreshing when four of the best in the profession avoid the all-too-common practice of writing in a code that only other economists can comprehend." ---Robert McTeer, former president of the Feder[...]

For most of human history hunting and gathering was a universal way of life. Richard Borshay Lee spent over three years conducting fieldwork among the !Kung San, an isolated population of 1,000 in northern Botswana. When Lee began his work in 19863, the !Kung San were one of the last of the world's [...]

Judges play a central role in the American legal system, but their behavior as decision makers is not well understood, even among themselves. The system permits judges to be quite secretive (and most of them are), so indirect methods are required to make sense of their behavior. Here, a political sc[...]

This book is significantly updated with current research, new learning features and more references. This outstanding introduction to the field focuses on motor behaviour that can be observed directly as well as the many factors that affect the quality of these performances and the ease with which t[...]

Covers the techniques for component load measurement and data acquisition; fatigue properties determination; fatigue analysis, and accelerated life test criteria development; and test plans for reliability demonstrations. This book provides an overview on the entire methodology of durability testing[...]

Helps students to improve their oral communication in a variety of real-life settings, comprehend short stories and articles, listen to English in realistic contexts, and write paragraphs.[...]

A seasoned journalist chases down the biggest story in history?is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the son of God?Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the "Chicago Tribune," cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorat[...]