This anthology is organized aroun the four basic waves of immigration (European, Latin American, Asian, and African).[...]

The ability to conceptualize an economic problem verbally, to formulate it as a mathematical model, and then represent the mathematics in software so that the model can be solved on a computer is a crucial skill for economists. "Computational Economics" contains well-known model - and some brand-new[...]

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The hydrostatic approach to ship stability aims to balance idealized ship weight against buoyancy forces. This textbook is a complete guide to understanding ship hydrostatics in ship design and ship performance. Adrian Biran guides readers from first principles through basic and applied hydrostatic [...]

The chefs who created the "Daily Soup" chain of restaurants offer more than two hundred recipes for soups from cultures around the world, including recipes for vegetarian, dairy-free, and low-fat soups[...]

This book is targeted at enthusiasts, both those interested as a hobby and professionally. This book provides a complete guide to the design, sculpting and marketing of pop culture action figures, statues and collectibles. It begins by tracing the history of toy making and collectibles and then show[...]

A professor of world religions and spirituality reveals his synthesis between Zen Buddhism and Christianity, arguing that one can practice both within a Christian context, using Zen practice to enhance Christ-consciousness. Original.[...]

One day we will fight again, but for now we are wolves in a cage, waiting to be let out...The Wolfe family has fallen on hard times. Mr. Wolfe has had an accident at work and has been unemployed for months. Mum cleans longer and harder, and works a night shift at the hospital. Sarah gets drunk now a[...]