An educational edition of Tim Bowler's moving, musical novel

Democratic elections are designed to create unequal outcomes: for some to win, others have to lose. This book examines the consequences of this inequality for the legitimacy of democratic political institutions and systems. Using survey data collected in democracies around the globe, the authors arg[...]

The ideas and terminology of Darwinism are so pervasive these days that it seems impossible to avoid them, let alone imagine a world without them. But in this remarkable rethinking of scientific history, Peter J. Bowler does just that. He asks: What if Charles Darwin had not returned from the voyage[...]

This authoritative volume chronicles humanity's long quest to understand its own origins. Peter J. Bowler brilliantly synthesizes discoveries in geography, geology, and evolutionary biology that have brought us to our current knowledge of the fragility and connectedness of life on earth and created [...]

In this book, the authors give an applied approach to relative value techniques, showing readers how to decide on the best place to put their money in order to get the best return. They cover multiple asset classes - fixed income, commodities and equities although the main focus is fixed income. The[...]

Since its original publication in 1989, "Evolution: The History of an Idea" has been recognized as a comprehensive and authoritative source on the development and impact of this most controversial of scientific theories. This twentieth anniversary edition is updated with a new preface examining rece[...]

Fifteen-year-old Jess's grandfather has just had a major heart attack, but he insists he finish his painting, River Boy. At first, Jess cannot understand why this painting is so important to her grandfather, especially since there doesn't seem to be any boy in it at all. But while swimming in the ri[...]

Invites you to join the author as he takes you through, not only his personal voyage, but that of the British countryside and the wonderful fish that inhabit its rich waters.[...]

(Arctic Humor, sports) "A charming wordless story. ... Sanborn's cartooning is full of ... polish and physical comedy." - Publisher's Weekly. The adventures of a polar bear who hitches a ride to Antarctica. He's never seen penguins before; to him they look like something fun to play with. Children ([...]

The science behind the gadgets, exploits, and enemies of the world's greatest spy From the sleek Aston Martin that spits out bullets, nails, and passengers at the push of a button to the microjet that makes hairpin turns to avoid a heat-seeking missile, the science and technology of James Bond films[...]

Everyone loves a meatball, but we're not talking just your average meatball here, The Bowler is renowned for his gourmet meatballs, fishballs and vegballs, all made with the finest free-range meat and quality ingredients, bursting with flavour and served with fresh-tasting sauces and sides. In this [...]

This is an indispensable guide to the wildlife of Seychelles, covering the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates most likely to be encountered. It features 64 stunning color photographic plates accompanied by text giving key identification features, behavior, breeding, distribution[...]