As a young speechwriter in the Reagan White House, Peter Robinson was responsible for the celebrated "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" speech. He was also one of a core group of writers who became informal experts on Reagan -- watching his every move, absorbing not just his political positions, b[...]
Draws on recently released documents from the Reagan Library archive to provide an in-depth account of the D-Day activities of the elite U.S. Army 2nd Rangers, recounting how they defended themselves for two days against Nazi counterattacks, in a volume that then describes President Reagan's fortiet[...]
On May 14, 1948, under the stewardship of President Harry S. Truman, the United States became the first nation to recognize the State of Israel -- just moments after sovereignty had been declared in Jerusalem. But it was hardly a foregone conclusion that America would welcome the creation of this ne[...]
What is Your Collaborative Intention?James W. Tamm and Ronald J. Luyet provide tools that will increase your ability to collaborate. You will learn to be more aware of others and how to problem-solve and negotiate. Collaborative skills have never been more important, and these skills are absolutely [...]
During his two terms as the fortieth president of the United States, Ronald Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded, by hand, his innermost thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the routine day-to-day occurrences of his presidency. Now, nearly two decades after he [...]
Where do the roots of addictive behavior lie -- in our genes or in our environment, in our chemistry or in our character? In the Craving Brain, Dr. Ronald Ruden asserts that the roots of addiction most defintetly do not lie in our character. Rather, they lie in a complex chain reaction that originat[...]
During his two terms as the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded, by hand, his innermost thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the routine day-to-day occurrences of his presidency. Now, nearly two decades after he left[...]
Ronald W. Clark's acclaimed biography of Einstein, the Promethean figure of our age, goes behind the phenomenal intellect to reveal the human side of the legendary absent-minded professor who confidently claimed that space and time were not what they seemed. Here is the classic portrait of the scien[...]
During his two terms as the fortieth president of the United States, Ronald Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded, by hand, his innermost thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the routine day-to-day occurrences of his presidency. Brought together in one volume an[...]
Confusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline prese[...]
"This new edition of Active Portfolio Management continues the standard of excellence established in the first edition, with new and clear insights to help investment professionals." -William E. Jacques, Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Martingale Asset Management. "Active Portfolio Management [...]
This work presents a comprehensive review of the material covered in "Introduction to Music" courses in colleges and universities. Such music appreciation courses are intended primarily for non-majors. In keeping with the courses' content, this review book covers the "elements" of music and provides[...]
This text is developed for the first course in Farm Management, typically taken by a junior/senior level student. Designed to introduce students to the key concepts on how to effectively manage a farm business, the seventh edition provides students with the basic information needed to measure manage[...]
Examines the philosophical, historical, and methodological foundations of psychological testing, assessment, and measurement, while helping students appreciate their benefits and pitfalls in practice. This text also incorporates research, culture-related perspectives, examples and illustrations, and[...]
"Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests and Measurement" is the standard-setting text that through seven editions has overviewed measurement in psychology with unrivaled depth, breadth, and clarity. Logically organized and lucidly written, this book acquaints readers with imp[...]
"Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior" imparts students with a scientific understanding of the field of psychology while showing them the impact on their day-to-day existence. A simple conceptual framework within the text emphasizes relations between biological, psychological, and environmen[...]
This is an exciting revision of John Kraus' classic book "Antennas", which has been long known as the "Antenna Bible". A new co-author, Ronald Marhefka has joined the author team for this revision. Many new, modern applications have been added - thus the title change to "Antennas with All Applicatio[...]
Includes chapters on process synthesis, computer-aided design, and design of chemical reactors. Emphasising on computer use in design, economic evaluation, and optimization, this book contains numerous real examples, including computer or hand solutions, and often both. Concepts, strategies, and app[...]
Intended for instructors who want to teach students to manage costs and not just account for costs. This book focuses on having students learn to make decisions by the use of Cost Management Challenges.[...]
This text is developed for the first course in Farm Management, typically taken by a junior/senior level student. Designed to introduce students to the key concepts on how to effectively manage a farm business, the seventh edition provides students with the basic information needed to measure manage[...]
"Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests and Measurement" is the standard-setting text that has overviewed measurement in psychology with unrivaled depth, breadth, and clarity. Logically organized and lucidly written, this book acquaints readers with important historical, lega[...]
The 11th edition of Communicating at Work enhances the strategic approach, real-world practicality, and reader-friendly voice that have made this text the market leader for three decades. On every page, students learn how to communicate in ways that enhance their own career success and help their or[...]
Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this proven bestseller is the most current and comprehensive resource available on choosing, building, and flying homebuilt planes. Covering tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, and the latest composites, Kit Airplane Construction uses step-by[...]
Two giants of the aerospace industry offer executives in all fields a proven strategy for successfully guiding their businesses, providing a qualitative system of measuring possibilities that will help leaders devise better business forecasts and achieve remarkable growth and profits.[...]
The only book on experimental design for analytic studies available to engineers, manufacturing managers, and quality improvement and healthcare professionals is now updated to cover new software for today's computing environment.[...]