"A fascinating account of an Indiana Jones-style fossil hunter and how his discoveries have changed the way we see human evolution." "--Kirkus Reviews"
In 2008, Professor Lee Berger--with the help of his curious 9-year-old son--discovered two remarkably well preserved, two-million-year-old fossi[...]
My road to atheism was paved by science but, ironically, so was my later journey to God. Former atheist Lee Strobel has discovered that science, far from being the enemy of faith, now provides a solid foundation for belief in God. New scientific discoveries point to the incredible complexity of our [...]
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"The indomitable Reacher burns up the pages."--"USA Today"
Four people in a car, hoping to make Chicago by morning. One man driving, another telling stories that don't add up. A woman in the back, silent and worried. And a hitchhiker with a broken nose. An hou[...]
On a June morning in 1870, seventy-five Chinese immigrants stepped off a train in the New England factory town of North Adams, Massachusetts, imported as strikebreakers by the local shoe manufacturer. They threaded their way through a hostile mob and then - remarkably - their new employer lined them[...]
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn this eBook exclusive short story from Lee Child, Jack Reacher is again on the move. But even a pleasant hike on a beautiful summer day turns into a walk on the wild side . . . and perhaps something far more sinister.Don't miss a gripping preview of Lee Child's highly a[...]
From a beloved master of crime fiction, "A Purple Place for Dying" is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat.[...]
When Travis McGee discovers a face from his past lying in a pool of blood on a cheap motel room floor, he wants answers. But so far, all he has are questions--plus the dubious inheritance of his friend's vengeance-driven girlfriend, and a valuable ancient Aztec golden idol. Part rebel, part philosop[...]
With the completion of the sequencing of the human genome in 2001, the debate over the existence of a biological basis for race has been revived. In "Revisiting Race in a Genomic Age", interdisciplinary scholars join forces to examine the new social, political, and ethical concerns that are attached[...]
John James Audubon's sumptuous four-volume edition of "Birds of America", published between 1827 and 1838, contains 435 hand-colored life-size prints of 1,065 individual American birds. A glorious union of science and art, it remains an unequaled achievement in ornithology illustration. In tracing A[...]
This no-nonsense book teaches you everything you need to know about the newest version of SPSS[registered] for Windows[registered] so you can effectively use the program in your statistics class.[...]
In the increasingly litigative environment of higher education, this comprehensive, practical, and up-to-date legal guide is indispensable for administrators, attorneys, and researchers.[...]
Based on the fifth edition of the indispensable guide to the laws that bear on the conduct of higher education, this student edition provides an up-to-date textbook, reference, and guide for coursework in higher education law and programs preparing higher education administrators for leadership role[...]
The revised third edition of Health Care Information Systems is a comprehensive text that offers an understanding of health care information systems that helps readers work effectively with and support information systems design, as well as the development and implementation.[...]
This no-nonsense book teaches students everything they need to know about the newest version of SPSS for Windows so they can effectively use the program in their statistics class. The guide's simple, straightforward style frees students to concentrate on learning basic statistical concepts, while st[...]
Completely up to date, the no-nonsense A SIMPLE GUIDE TO IBM SPSS: FOR VERSION 20.0, 12E, International Edition equips students with everything they need to know about the newest version of SPSS(R) for Windows(R) so they can effectively use the program in their statistics class. The guide's straight[...]
An unforgettable memoir weaving the author's childhood with five generations of Korean history
Against the backdrop of modern Korea's violent and tumultuous history, "To Kill A Tiger" is a searing portrait of a woman and a society in the midst of violent change. Drawing on Korean legend and myt[...]
A textbook on mathematical modelling techniques with powerful applications to biology, combining theoretical exposition with exercises and examples.[...]