This book brings you 501 of the world's most interesting islands. Some are incredibly difficult to reach; others are just a short trip away from the mainland by boat or plane. Some are littered with remarkable historical ruins and echoes of ancient cultures; others are no more than sandy beaches and[...]

This is the first English language work to examine the subject in detail and the first in any language to identify, describe, and quantify variations and production figures for the models covered. The book focuses on the Czechoslovak Communist period (1948-1989), but reaches back into the 1930s in o[...]

Rockwood, Green, and Wilkins' Fractures, Seventh Edition gives you a complete print and multimedia package consisting of the established "gold-standard" three-volume reference on fractures, plus access to an integrated content website. In its thoroughly revised, updated Seventh Edition, Rockwood, Gr[...]

Documents the changing conceptions and the value accorded the self in psychology over time.

During the last decade, Latin American social movements have brought about a profound transformation in the nature and practice of protest and collective action. This book surveys the full spectrum of movements in Latin America today-from peasant and squatter movements to women's and gay movements,[...]

Until the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, Slovakia's identity seemed inextricably linked with that of the former state. This book explores the key moments and themes in the history of Slovakia from the Duchy of Nitra's ninth-century origins to the establishment of independent Slovakia at midnight 199[...]

"The Rough Guide to Washington DC" is the definitive guide to this historic city, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the city's best attractions. Discover Washington DC's highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from the city's memorials and museums along the Mall[...]

Comprehensive, yet concise, this updated and expanded best-seller in the proven question-and-answer format of the Secrets Series[registered] covers virtually every area of orthopedics in its approximately 100 chapters. It is perfect for clinicians as a refresher or for students as a review for oral [...]

In Mindfulness and Acceptance in Behavioral Medicine, Lance McCracken collects articles that apply acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and other mindfulness-based approaches to behavioral medicine, adapting these methods for use in specialty care clinics. The book includes articles by JoAnne Dah[...]

Robert Brown helps us see that a 'thermally comfortable microclimate' is the very foundation of well-designed and well-used outdoor places. Brown argues that as we try to minimise human-induced changes to the climate and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels - as some areas become warmer, some coole[...]