'William of Rubruck was a Franciscan friar who wrote the first great travel book about Asia. In 1253-55 he made the journey from the Holy Land to the court of the Great Khan Mongke at Qaraqorum in Mongolia and back again ...William was interested in all that he saw ...His account is particularly viv[...]

Rabies is one of the oldest diseases known that remains a significant public health threat despite the efforts of many who have endeavored to control it in wildlife and domestic animals. This book discuses clinical features of rabies in humans and animals as well as basic science aspects, molecular [...]

Many organizations today are preparing for an expected wave of retirements. Almost twice as many job openings are occurring from retirement as from economic expansion - the result of a steadily aging workforce. The implications for businesses and other large organisations are enormous, as organisati[...]

Explore common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and identify key global patterns over time with THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY. This brief overview of world history covers political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military history integrated into a chronolo[...]