Ever since Socrates, teaching has been a difficult and even dangerous profession. Why is good teaching such hard work? In this provocative, witty, and sometimes rueful book, David K. Cohen writes about the predicaments that teachers face. Like therapists, social workers, and pastors, teachers embar[...]

Unlike any animated feature you've seen before, "Rango" is a unique story from director Gore Verbinski and ILM, featuring the voice of Johnny Depp and blending off-beat humor with a Gonzo visual style and the enduring heroic archetypes of the Western. This full-colour book, with an introduction by t[...]

Presents a chronological narrative, focusing on the great public debates that have dominated American history.[...]

Presents a chronological narrative, focusing on the great public debates that have dominated American history.[...]

Building Type Basics for Senior Living is the definitive guide to the architectural and interior design of senior living homes, including assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. This second edition is thoroughly updated with new examples of projects completed in recent years, and new or upd[...]

""The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves."" First spoken in the original Terminator film, these words take on a whole new meaning in "Terminator Genisys," the earth-shattering new installment in the saga. This deluxe book follows the creative journey of the filmmakers[...]

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the spectacular advances seen in atomic physics during the last 50 years. The authors explain how such progress was possible by highlighting connections between developments that occurred at different times. They discuss the new perspectives and the new[...]