The 10th edition of "Fundamental Techniques of Plastic Surgery" provides a straightforward account of the principles and practice of the basic techniques of plastic and reconstructive surgery that every surgeon should know. The management, repair and reconstruction of defects and wounds using skin a[...]
Elite runners have long relied on technology to analyse performance, maximise training and challenge the competitive boundaries of the sport. Serious runners long sought the same advantages only to be confronted with a costly and complicated process. Not any longer. Now, "The Runner's Edge" is here.[...]
Sociopaths can be found in every facet of life: personal relationships, work, school, and family. Most people have been in a relationship or interacted with more than one sociopath in their lifetime, often not recognizing their danger until it was too late. "The Sociopath At the Breakfast Table" bre[...]
Macmillan Art Publishing is pleased to announce the establishment of a new and ongoing series of Mini Books of which the first five examine the paintings of Australian artists: Melinda Harper, Jasper Knight, Tim Storrier, Robert Jacks, and John Olsen. The series includes emerging, mid-career, and we[...]
Sociopater findes alle vegne: på arbejdet, i skolen, i familien og i parforholdet. Omkring 4 % af befolkningen er sociopater, der udnytter empatiske mennesker, men selv er samvittighedsløse og ligeglade med andre menneskers følelser.
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In this provocative and illuminating account, Richard McGregor offers a captivating portrait of China's Communist Party, its grip on power and control over China, and its future. China's political and economic growth in the past three decades has been one of astonishing, epochal dimensions. The most[...]
An eye-opening investigation into China's Communist Party and its integral role in the country's rise as a global superpower and rival of the United StatesChina's political and economic growth in the past three decades is one of astonishing, epochal dimensions. The country has undergone a remarkable[...]
"What are your assumptions (implicit as well as explicit) about the most effective way to manage people?" So began Douglas McGregor in this 1960 management classic. It was a seemingly simple question he asked, yet it led to a fundamental revolution in management. Today, with the rise of the global e[...]
China's Communist Party is the largest, most powerful political machine in the world. This title delves into its inner sanctum, revealing how this secretive cabal keeps control of various aspects of the country - its military and media, legal system and businesses, even its religious organizations.[...]
Richard McGregor's "The Party" has been established as the book on China and its political leadership. It is indispensable to understanding what may soon become the most powerful country on earth, and here is it is newly updated to include material on the once-in-a-decade leadership changes taking p[...]
This book has a twofold purpose: first to provide a concise presentation of the essential grammar of modern Hindi, with graded exercises, which brings beginners as quickly as possible to the point where they can read modern prose with profit; and secondly, to serve as reference for those consolidati[...]
Asking and answering questions is the cornerstone of science yet formal training in understanding this key process is often overlooked. Asking Questions in Biology unpacks this crucial process of enquiry, from a biological perspective, at its various stages. It begins with an overview of scientific [...]
Offers an overview of programmes that support the development of thinking in schools.
A GUIDE FOR BEGINNING TEACHERS. This book is a rich mix of practical advice and application of theory. The case studies included in this book allow the reader to have rare access to insightful examples of the ways reflection can support them in addressing diverse problems such as managing behaviour,[...]
The Earth's temperature has been rising. To limit catastrophic outcomes, the international scientific community has set a challenging goal of no more than two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) average temperature rise. Economists agree we will save trillions of dollars by acting early. But ho[...]
Situated far to the north of the Scottish mainland, the Shetlands have been noteworthy for the dampness of their climate and the excellence of their wool. These distinctions combined to foster the development of a colorful form of patterned knitting. This unusual technique employs two colors in each[...]
Classic guide to the styles of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands. Vibrant patterns for an array of garments include jerseys, gloves and mittens, stockings, and caps. Illustrated with 191 black-and-white and 20 color pictures, this volume is well known and prized among longtime[...]
In a world where many experience unprecedented levels of wellbeing, chronic poverty remains a major concern for many developing countries and the international community. Conventional frameworks for understanding development and poverty have focused on money, commodities and economic growth. This 20[...]
When Jo's son Sam falls ill, only his stepbrother John, may be able to help. But John has disappeared, seeking absolution for his part in the accidental death of his father. Jo is plunged in a race against time to save the life of her son and the soul of her stepson.[...]
Ten years have passed since David Mortimer last saw Anna Russell. He receives news that she has been seriously hurt in an accident. More devastating still is the revelation that he has a daughter. Both now urgently need his help.[...]
This is the new edition of Linguistics: An Introduction. It is a bestselling introductory textbook for all students of linguistics and language studies. This reworked edition features: -new chapters on sign languages, writing, and text and discourse-coverage of writing in electronic media-revised a[...]