The Real World of EU Accountability reports the findings of a major empirical study into patterns and practices of accountability in European governance. The product of a 4-year, path-breaking project, this book assesses to what extent and how the people that populate the key arenas where European [...]

The foundation of any software system is its architecture. Using this book, you can evaluate every aspect of architecture in advance, at remarkably low cost -- identifying improvements that can dramatically improve any system's performance, security, reliability, and maintainability. As the practice[...]

Introducing Human Geographies is a comprehensive, stimulating and innovative introduction to human geography. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to build upon the success of the acclaimed first edition. Now in full colour and with sixteen new chapters, discussion points and [...]

School choice seeks to create a competitive arena in which public schools will attain academic excellence, encourage individual student performance, and achieve social balance. In debating the feasibility of this market approach to improving school systems, analysts have focused primarily on schools[...]

Life and death struggles for Marvel's First Family Just when the FF were coming to terms with Reed Richards' demise, he makes a suitably fantastic return But that means Doctor Doom is alive too How did they both survive? Hyperstorm has all the answers, but his incredible lineage means he may be t[...]

Janeway's Immunobiology, Seventh Edition is an introductory text for use in immunology courses for undergraduates, graduate students and medical students. It guides the reader through the immune system in all its aspects - from the first engagement of innate immunity to the generation of the adaptiv[...]

Now in its Fourth Edition, this much loved text offers theoretical and philosophical depth without sacrificing what you need to know in practical terms. With an impressive suite of in-text features and online materials, as well as the authors' ability to tackle complex issues in a clear and accessib[...]

(Music Sales America). Complete note-for-note guitar transcriptions of 10 classic recordings, in standard notation and tablature. Full vocal parts. Includes: Scarborough Fair * 59th Street Bridge Song * Peace like a River * Late Johnny Ace * Kathy's Song * and more.[...]

This fourth and final volume of "Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus" collects the remaining issues of the classic 1970s series "The New Gods", "The Forever People", and "Mister Miracle" in chronological order as they originally appeared! As our heroes fight Darkseid's many minions while Darkseid hims[...]