Among the exquisite pieces of glass in Robert Lehman's collection are many that exhibit the consummate skill of Venetian glassmakers and explain why Venetian glass was so coveted in Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The factories in northern Europe that produced glass a la faon de V[...]
"Early Modern Jewry" boldly offers a new history of the early modern Jewish experience. From Krakow and Venice to Amsterdam and Smyrna, David Ruderman examines the historical and cultural factors unique to Jewish communities throughout Europe, and how these distinctions played out amidst the rest of[...]
With unparalleled access to Merlin's unpublished writings, photos, and personal stories, Merlin Stone Remembered is a significant contribution to women's studies, spirituality, and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. Known for her ground-breaking book When God Was a Woman, Merlin Stone was a p[...]
Mobility has long been a defining feature of modern societies, yet remarkably little attention has been paid to the various 'stopping places'_hotels, motels, and the like_that this mobility presupposes. If the paradoxical qualities of fixed places dedicated to facilitating movement have been overloo[...]
An introductory account of the concept of class stratification, of contemporary approaches to the study of class, and of current debates about its role in the study of society. Definitions and an analysis of different theoretical approaches to class are accompanied by empirical material which compar[...]
The field of evolutionary computation is expanding dramatically, fueled by the vast investment that reflects the value of applying its techniques. Culling material from the Handbook of Evolutionary Computation, Evolutionary Computation 1: Basic Algorithms and Operators contains up-to-date informatio[...]
Examines the theoretical and applied dimensions of contemporary sustainable tourism from a global perspective. Using international case studies and examples, this title provides coverage of the developments in the area. It takes the reader through the aspects of sustainable tourism from the emergenc[...]
THE MOST USEFUL AND AUTHORITATIVE DICTIONARY YOU CAN OWN--FOR YOUR DESK AND YOUR COMPUTERSelected by the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and other leading newspapers as their official dictionary of choice.THE BEST DICTIONARY IN PRINTDefinitions That Set the Standard fo[...]
? Comprehensive, beginning-to-advanced coverage of Debian GNU/Linux, which boasts an estimated installed base of 1.75 million servers and a year-to-year growth rate of 25 percent
? Debian GNU/Linux is free, supported by HP, and is often cited as the most stable and reliable Linux distri[...]
A revised guide based on the original best-selling Ritalin Is Not the Answer presents arguments revealing the dangerous side effects of Ritalin, identifying practical and effective alternative treatments and providing self-tests, step-by-step guidelines, and more. Reprint.[...]
Chronicles the experiences of the gay community as seen through the eyes of B.J. Rosenthal, whose life and world change drastically as AIDS has its impact on gays and nongays alike. Reprint.[...]
The last half-century has witnessed dramatic declines in gender inequality, evidenced by the rise of egalitarian views on gender roles and the narrowing of long-standing gender gaps in university attendance and labor force participation. This development, while spectacular, has been coupled with sim[...]
National surveys consistently reveal that an inordinate number of students report high levels of boredom, anger, and stress in school, which often leads to their disengagement from critical learning and social development. If the ultimate goal of schools is to educate young people to become responsi[...]
Presents formulations for over-the-counter (OTC) or nonprescription drugs. This work presents starting or prototype formulations contributed by suppliers of raw materials for OTC drugs. It includes 559 brand name formulations of 63 manufacturers and 270 suppliers' suggested formulations for a total [...]
An international directory of pharmaceutical manufacturers that includes 1,046 firms in 50 countries. They are arranged alphabetically by country and company name. In addition to name and address, other information such as telephone and fax number, and key personnel are also listed, where available.[...]
Demonstrates mathematics' usefulness and relevance to students' daily lives through topics such as calculating interest and understanding voting systems. This text emphasizes problem-solving skills, practical applications, and the history of mathematics, and unveils the relevance of mathematics and [...]