Celebrated anthropologist Margaret Mead, who studied sex in Samoa and child-rearing in New Guinea in the 1920s and '30s, was determined as the Second World War approached to show that anthropology could help sum up the national character of the most complex, modern societies and produce better warti[...]

The gripping account of the decade-long hunt for the world's most wanted man.
It was only a week before 9/11 that Peter Bergen turned in the manuscript of "Holy War, Inc.", the story of Osama bin Laden--whom Bergen had once interviewed in a mud hut in Afghanistan--and his declaration of war on A[...]

While insulin is most closely associated with diabetes, it is actually the culprit of a number of diseases that are making the American population ill--heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer's, among others. This groundbreaking book reveals how insulin resistance is linked to these d[...]

A collection of short stories from Africa covering a range of subjects, from the conflict between traditional and new ways of life and values, to the role of women in society. The main introduction provides a background for discussion, as well as ideas for students to use in their own writing.[...]

"The Grandest Challenge" begins with a simple premise: that every person's life is of equal value, regardless of where in the world he or she lives. It also begins with an alarming fact: that in this age of spectacular scientific advances, it is still those who live in the developed world--mainly th[...]

An intimate, engaging, and insightful guide to coping with Asperger's-from one of the condition's most passionate advocates.
Michael John Carley was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at thirty-six-when his young son received the same diagnosis. This fascinating book reveals his personal experi[...]

This book considers the topic of achieving value from IT from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It is based on extensive research which produced a comprehensive understanding and analysis of the issues involved and innovative new approaches that addressed those issues plus considerable pr[...]

Trading is generally far more difficult in practice than in theory. The reality is that no trade set up or individual trader or system can identify profitable trades in advance with complete certainty. In "A Year of Trading, " long-time trader Peter Brandt reveals the anxieties and uncertainties of [...]

In Cross Country photographer and author Peter Ashley unleashes his passion for blighty. He takes us on an enlightening jaunt that encompasses England's most loved regions. This spans the Pennines, the Lake District, the Sussex Coast and many other picturesque locations around England.[...]