In 1960, Barry Goldwater set forth his brief manifesto in "The Conscience of a Conservative". Written at the height of the Cold War and in the wake of America's greatest experiment with big government, the New Deal, Goldwater's message was not only remarkable, but radical. He argued for the value an[...]

Thoroughly revised and updated, this guide to computer game design, architecture, and management explores the application of design principles, shares the experiences of game programmers, and offers an overview of game development software, accompanied by a CD-ROM containing NeMo Player, Balls Level[...]

Serves as a guide to the world of business finance. This book explains balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow, working capital, depreciation, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and gearing. It is intended for those already running or planning to set up their own business.[...]

An accessible and applicable guide to quantitative problem solving in vacuum technology, this book is aimed at newcomers, students and the experienced practitioner. It contains essential information and worked examples for those using vacuum technology in chemical applications and who are involved i[...]

Geology is an extremely visual subject, and "In Search of Ancient Oregon" is a beautifully photographed, expertly written account of Oregon's fascinating geological story. Written by a passionate and professional geologist who has spent countless hours in the field exploring and photographing the st[...]

A 1938 biography of the flamboyant Alexis Soyer (1810-58), arguably the greatest chef of the nineteenth century.[...]

Dancing With the Trend skillfully describes a rules-based technical approach to investing that has enabled top technical analyst Greg Morris to consistently outperform market averages. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience in this field, Morris explains how he evaluates the market through[...]

By turns harrowing, moving, and ultimately redemptive, this is a war story -- a war that rages out of control on the streets of the United States, claiming the lives of our loved ones and neighbors. In this memoir, complete with child soldiers, unspeakable violence, and eventual salvation, we witnes[...]