Splat the Cat is so excited when Mrs. Wimpydimple announces that the class will be going to the zoo. While everyone calls out his or her favorite animal--Elephant Giraffe --Splat only wants to see the penguins. After all, penguins are perfect; they are black and white, just like Splat All day long,[...]
This title provides: a hands-on introduction to the field of embedded systems; a focus on fast prototyping of embedded systems; all key embedded system concepts covered through simple and effective experimentation; an understanding of ARM technology, one of the world's leaders; a practical introduct[...]
A must-have resource for any student aiming to strengthen their potential in English A Language and Literature, this fully comprehensive and skills-focused resource concretely progresses students to higher attainment levels. Addressing every component of the 2011 syllabus, a huge bank of compelling [...]
This work offers students on literary and cultural studies courses an interactive strategy for textual intervention. It draws on a combination of discourse analysis, performance techniques, critical theory and creative writing, and engages with cultural debates about production and reproduction.[...]
Social and cultural geography is practised by geographers from around the world. However, for various reasons including language and publishing traditions, knowledge of the research being undertaken can often remain confined to those working within those countries. This book draws together, for the [...]
In combining practice and theory, this textbook provides a management perspective on the 'business case' for sustainability. Drawing on examples from 20 frontrunner companies located in the Netherlands, it builds upon a unique research project in which CEOs and middle-managers gave access not only t[...]
The latest instalment in the "Manufacturing Guides" series, this book is targeted at students and professionals who create graphics or packaging for mass production. With some 400 specially commissioned photographs and technical illustrations, it describes more than 35 manufacturing processes, from [...]
A stunning picture book unleashes the power of imagination by exploring the fantastical time between sleeping and waking where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and anything is possible.[...]
Now you can build your own games for your Xbox 360(R), Windows(R) Phone 7, or Windows-based PC--as you learn the underlying concepts for computer programming. Use this hands-on guide to dive straight into your first project--adding new tools and tricks to your arsenal as you go. No experience requir[...]
'This book is a good comprehensive text and comes highly recommended to anyone currently involved in, looking to get involved in, or just interested in environmental management, environmental accounting and reporting' - Pacific Accounting Review This is the long-awaited 2nd edition of the benchmark [...]
Enlarged and updated with information about newly flourishing wine-growing regions, enhanced coverage of viticulture practices, and additional winemaking terms, "The New Wine Lover's Companion" informs, advises, and enlightens readers with approximately 4,000 entries that describe wines produced all[...]
Odin has left his kingdom of Asgard, putting Thor in charge of a crumbling empire. The Thunder God is faced with one trouble after another: rebelling Frost Giants, internal dissent from his fellow countrymen and a winter that has lasted for years. These trials have left Thor weary - unable, even, to[...]
Beneath the ruins of Asgard, the Deviant villainess Ereshkigal seeks a mystic means of saving her race from extinction--and finds instead a weapon capable of dissolving all reality. With the Eternals who would oppose her mysteriously vanished, Thor stands alone--to stop the entire Deviant race from [...]
When a mother looks into the eyes of her son for the first time, her heart is filled with love--and questions. "How do I raise a boy? What struggles will he go through? What kind of a man will he grow up to be?" She wants to pray for her son, but may not know just what to pray for.
Now the coupl[...]
The Bodyboard Manual is the definitive guide to bodyboarding, the most exciting and accessible watersport on the planet - fact! This fifth edition has been expanded and updated to include more info, more tips and more dream destinations for bodyboarders of all abilities. For beginners there are sect[...]
Seismic amplitudes yield key information on lithology and fluid fill, enabling interpretation of reservoir quality and likelihood of hydrocarbon presence. The modern seismic interpreter must be able to deploy a range of sophisticated geophysical techniques, such as seismic inversion, AVO (amplitude [...]
Cato's life is a gripping tale rich with resonances for our own turbulent politics. Cato grappled with home-grown terrorists, a public and private debt crisis, a yawning gap between rich and poor, and a fractious ruling class whose lives took on the dimensions of soap opera. He relentlessly opposed [...]
The year is 1940. As the Blitz destroys London and kills thousands, the Royal Family looks on. But in this world, the only people with special abilities are Royalty, and the purer the bloodline, the greater their abilities. So why don't they stop the carnage with their powers? A truce between the Ea[...]
This newly revised and updated guidebook introduces you to the wonders of Peru, from the high Andes peaks to the slow-moving Amazon waters. Be it learning about the four breeds of camels native to Peru or exploring the markets of Cuzco, you'll pick up the best suggestions for getting the most out of[...]
Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to begin a successful career as an SQL Server database administrator. It's an ideal book for those new to database administration, as well for those moving to SQL Server from other database brands such as Ora[...]
London is one of the most dense, vibrant, and influential urban centers in the world, and this book takes a close look at how it is addressing one of the key questions of our time: environmental sustainability. An impressive group of contributors from a wide range of fields takes on questions of tra[...]