This important new book provides a critical collection of research in on-line communication for second language learning, including uses of electronic mail, real-time writing, and the World Wide Web. Chapters analyze the theories underlying computer-assisted learning, explore the contexts that affe[...]

"We turn rust into gold. We make it fast and loud . . ."Richard Rawlings' road to the top has been full of dangerous twists and hilarious turns, with a few precipitous cliffs in between. From getting shot defending his beloved 1965 Mustang fastback from carjackers, to blowing out of town Fear and Lo[...]

This full-colour textbook provides comprehensive coverage for the new Edexcel Health & Social Care AS award. Up-to-date case studies help the student translate theory into real-life contexts.[...]

The third edition of European Human Rights Law: Text and Materials has been substantially expanded to provide a complete review of the wide range of rights the Convention protects, with new chapters on the right to life, property, discrimination, religious freedom, and education. The book introduces[...]

"Pediatric Secrets, 5th Edition", by Richard A. Polin and Mark F. Ditmar, provides the fast answers you need to succeed in your coursework, USMLE preparation, clinical rotations, residency, and beyond. There is a unique, user-friendly question-and-answer format, that lists of the 'Top 100 Secrets', [...]

The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Mentalizing Tales of Dating and Marriage is about the dynamics of intimate interpersonal relationships (dating and marriage) - how and why human pairings occur, what helps them function optimally and how therapists can intervene when they don't. J. Mark Thompson and Ri[...]

This best selling text prepares students to formulate and solve material and energy balances in chemical process systems and lays the foundation for subsequent courses in chemical engineering. The text provides a realistic, informative, and positive introduction to the practice of chemical engineeri[...]

This best-selling book prepares readers to formulate and solve material and energy balances in chemical process systems. It provides a realistic, informative, and positive introduction to the practice of chemical engineering.[...]

Shows how organizations can learn important business lessons from Formula 1 motorsport.

(Vocal Collection). 40 songs. Highlights: Christmas Lullaby (Songs for a New World) * From Chopin to Country (Cowgirls) * Getting to Know You (The King and I) * The Girls of Summer (Marry Me a Little) * How Many Tears? (Martin Guerre) * I Have Confidence (The Sound of Music) * I Remember (Evening Pr[...]

"Mims' Microbiology" makes it easy for you to learn the microbiology and basic immunology concepts you need to know for your courses and USMLE. Using a clinically relevant, systems-based approach, this popular medical textbook accessibly explains the microbiology of the agents that cause diseases an[...]

In recent years, sociologists have taken up a fruitful examination of institutions such as capital, labor, and product markets; industrial organization; and stock exchanges. Compared to earlier traditions of economic sociology, recent work shows more interest in phenomena usually studied exclusively[...]

Now in its Fourth Edition, this much loved text offers theoretical and philosophical depth without sacrificing what you need to know in practical terms. With an impressive suite of in-text features and online materials, as well as the authors' ability to tackle complex issues in a clear and accessib[...]