When the human race spread out among the stars, they took the profit motive with them, and none exemplified that fact better than Nicholas Van Rijn, interstellar trader and capitalist extraordinaire. He might look like Falstaff and talk in a steady stream of malapropisms, but anybody who might take [...]
Autoimmune diseases, which affect 5 to 10 percent of the population, are as unpredictable in their course as they are paradoxical in their cause. They produce persistent suffering as they follow a drawn-out, often lifelong, pattern of remission and recurrence. Multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid a[...]
No more complex store-bought kits. No more lopsided barn thatwas supposed to be Prince Charming's castle. Just fun with thefamily while constructing fanciful gingerbread houses withgrahamcrackers, frosting, cookies, and candies of all varieties. WithNo-Bake Gingerbread Houses for Kids, everyone from[...]
Follow the exploits of Nicholas Van Rijn, one of Science Fiction's most popular characters, as told by Science Fiction's Grand Master, Poul Anderson, in Volume 1 in the "Complete Technic Civilization Series".[...]
Everyone learns best when they are enjoying an activity - even adults prefer to learn through play! This book gives a wide range of ideas and practical activities to use computer games as learning tools with students aged 11+. You don't need to be a computer whiz to use this book. From the practical[...]
This book examines autism from the tradition of analytic philosophy, working from the premise that Autism Spectrum Disorders raise interesting philosophical questions that need to be and can be addressed in a manner that is clear, jargon-free, and accessible. The goal of the original essays in this [...]
Prepare for professional nursing practice in the community with Community as Partner, 7e. Packed with real life examples and the latest information in the field, this award-winning book helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need to develop true partnerships with communities. User-friendly, [...]
How Drama Activates Learning: Contemporary Research and Practice draws together leaders in drama education and applied theatre from across the globe, including authors from Europe, North America and Australasia. It explores how learning can be activated when drama pedagogies and philosophies are app[...]
E-Z Play Today 212: Frozen - Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack features 8 songs from the hit Disney animated feature in patented E-Z Play® Today notation, including Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, Fixer Upper, For the First Time in Forever, Love Is an Open Door, Reindeer(s) Are Better Than [...]
Pamela Denise Anderson (born 1 July 1967) is a Canadian actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P. She was chosen as a Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in February 1990. For a time, sh[...]
More creative knitted animals from the fertile imagination of Susan Anderson. The 13 projects in this book follow Spud, an irascible pet sheep, and Chloe, his perky owner, as they travel to a farm and meet the inhabitants of the barnyard. Full colour photographs from Liz Banfield (who has done all [...]
Eight ways to make delightful bags from 2 1/2 inch strips If you love precut strips such as Jelly Roll (R) fabric but need ideas for ways to use them, this book is for you. Beautiful bags and totes--designed exclusively to be made with 2 1/2 inch strips--are loads of fun to make and give your wardr[...]
With Multicultural Perspectives in Music Education, you can explore musics from around the world with your students in a meaningful way. Broadly based and practically oriented, the book will help you develop curriculum for an increasingly multicultural society. Ready-to-use lesson plans make it easy[...]
What would make Ewan MacGregor ask to adopt the dog he worked with on the set of "Beginners"? From Joey in "War Horse" to the wolves in "Game of Thrones, " what we see on screen is only the tip of the iceberg. These eye-popping, heart-warming stories reveal the trainers, actors, directors, and, of c[...]
One of Australia's most celebrated novels: one woman's journey from Australia to London
Nora Porteous, a witty, ambitious woman from Brisbane, returns to her childhood home at age seventy. Her life has taken her from a failed marriage in Sydney to freedom in London; she forged a modest career as[...]
Case method teaching immerses students in realistic business situations--which include incomplete information, time constraints, and conflicting goals. The class discussion inherent in case teaching is well known for stimulating the development of students' critical thinking skills, yet instructors [...]
Imagine if someone had written the novel of "The Wall," "Tommy," or "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" when those classic albums were released. For fans of the multi-platinum band Rush, "Clockwork Angels: The Novel" is that project. Internationally bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson teams up [...]