A lively history of the sensational politics and misdeeds that surrounded the presidential election of Rutherford B. Hayes cites the Civil War aftermath that contributed to political chicanery, the contested returns that rendered Hayes's victory questionable, and the roles played by numerous persona[...]
Cluster physics is the foundation of the increasingly important field of nanotechnology. Clusters, ranging in size from a few to many millions of atoms, constitute a fascinating field of research in physics, chemistry and materials science. They are formed by most of the elements of the Periodic Tab[...]
Roy Kemp's previously unpublished burlesque portfolio presents thirty-nine dancers performing in authentic clubs and backstage settings in 1950s New York. This nostalgic collection includes nearly 250 never-before-seen black and white and colour photographs of well-known dancers, including Tempest S[...]
BASIC BIBLE INTERPRETATION
Can the Bible really be understood?
Are Old Testament prophecies relevant for today?
How can I understand the symbolism of the Book of Revelation?
What is the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament?
Why study Bible interpretation? Dr. [...]
Historical-Critical Method in Biblical Scholarship has been a Pandora's box for the intellectual life of the church. No achievement of modern scholarship has been more effective in understanding the Bible, yet it has also seriously challenged a church trying to preserve the integrity of its cherishe[...]
"Timeless Bowhunting" will help you: Choose a bow based on the merits of technical design Find a hunting arrow that gives optimum accuracy, trajectory, and penetration Shoot accurately uphill, downhill, from tree stands, and in the wind Choose an effective shooting style for your type of hunting Per[...]
During the Falklands conflict of 1982, aircraft (both fixed and rotary-wing) were of crucial importance to both sides: in moving reinforcements quickly across the sea and over the islands, in attacking surface vessels, and in providing protection against attacks from both above and below the waves. [...]
"Begin sentences with subjects and verbs", is the first tool in Roy Peter Clark's "Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer". "Own the tools of your craft", the last. Pithy, entertaining, and always straight-to-the-point, "Writing Tools" sandwiches 48 more useful tools in-between, on [...]
Until recently most microfinance research focused on whether access to finance is beneficial for economically poor entrepreneurs and families. The industry has now grown big and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) serves hundreds of millions of customers. The business of microfinance is therefore becom[...]
In these stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #193 and ALL-STAR SQUADRON #1-18, the All-Star Squadron has been founded on Earth II by the lost heroes from the JSA to stop Per Degaton from delivering mystic weapons to the Axis powers![...]
In response to new developments in the field, practical teaching experience, and readers' suggestions, the authors of the warmly received Reliablity Evaluation of Engineering Systems have updated and extended the work-providing extended coverage of fault trees and a more complete examination of [...]
[The] cases are straightforward and virtually classic for each diagnosishelpful for Board Review...accurate and educational...the images are well chosen...recommended.--American Journal of Neuroradiology RadCases contains cases selected to simulate everything that you'll see on your rounds, rotatio[...]
World War II has ended, and with so many pilots mustered out at the end of the war, jobs for pilots are hard to find, and Buz s record as a hot-shot pilot does not recommend him to commercial airlines. While looking for a job, Buz visits his old alma mater and spends time with glamorous Tot Winter a[...]
Buz Sawyer -- adventurer, bon vivant, and former bachelor -- can't let a little thing like romance and marriage slow him down. Buz knows that Christy is the only woman for him -- brave, beautiful, and able to handle herself when the going gets tough, and just the kind of woman Buz needs when the chi[...]
Sate your wanderlust with a brick of slam-bang action, boisterous humor, dangerous villains, even more dangerous women, and the promised treasure in this collection of Roy Crane s classic Captain Easy and Wash Tubbs. Following our Eisner Award nominated series of Roy Crane s Captain Easy Sunday stri[...]
Scepticism was a central topic in the culture of ancient Greece, the source of Western civilisation. Over some three thousand years scepticism remains an important tool with which to hone new ideas. With the advent of science and the opportunity for independent verification of concepts, scepticism h[...]
In 2010, the Labour Party of Great Britain suffered its worst General Election defeat since the 1930s (with one exception), bringing to an end thirteen years of New Labour government. Since then, the debate over both the legacy of New Labour and the future direction of the party has been widespread[...]
This huge book filled with pub quiz puzzles will be the answer to every quizzers dreams! It contains a massive 10,000 quiz questions (and the answers!) and is a superb resource, whatever your quiz needs or ability. It contains everything you need to run your own quizzes, be they in the pub or the co[...]