For undergraduate courses in Evolution.By presenting evolutionary biology as an ongoing research effort, this best-selling text aims to help students think like scientists.The authors convey the excitement and logic of evolutionary science by introducing principles through recent and classical studi[...]

Charles Freeman's The Greek Achievement traces the entire course of ancient Greek history across thousands of years--from the Mycenaean and Minoan civilizations of the Bronze Age through the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods. This brilliant account celebrates the incredible range of[...]

A practical illustrated book on fashion, beauty and style. It reveals secrets on dressing for special occasions, everyday wear, accessorizing, holiday tips and making the most of your wardrobe. It aims to make you feel confident - whether you're getting ready for work, a night out on the town or eve[...]

With subscriptions nearing 1.2 million, "Vogue" magazine proves that if there's anything a fashionista enjoys as much as shopping, it's reading about fashion. With both an insider's relish and a layman's exasperation, "The Meaning of Sunglasses" offers an encyclopedia of style that celebrates the jo[...]

Introduces key concepts in complex systems theory to readers concerned with language, its acquisition, and its use. Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics demonstrates the applicability and usefulness of these concepts to a range of areas in applied linguistics including second language development[...]

This workbook is designed to help you as you work together with a qualified mental health professional to overcome your depression. The program described will help you develop a set of coping strategies and skills so that you can proactively deal with depression and prevent it from compromising your[...]

Samuel Freeman was a student of the influential philosopher John Rawls, he has edited numerous books dedicated to Rawls' work and is arguably Rawls' foremost interpreter. This volume collects new and previously published articles by Freeman on Rawls. Among other things, Freeman places Rawls within h[...]

Persecutory delusions, the unfounded beliefs that others intend harm to the individual, are a major psychiatric problem. They are a common feature of severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, delusional disorder and bipolar disorder, often lead to admission to psychiatric hospital, and are a ca[...]

This title charts the history of five technological revolutions: water- and steam-powered mechanization, electrification, motorization, and computerization. It shows the need to take account of politics, culture, entrepreneurship, and science and technology in the analysis of economic growth.[...]

Egypt, Greece, and Rome is regarded as one of the best general histories of the ancient world, having sold more than 80,000 copies in its first two editions. It is written for the general reader and the student coming to the subject for the first time and provides a reliable and highly accessible po[...]