Today women are lifting weights to build muscle, wrapping their bodies in seaweed to reduce unwanted water retention, attending weigh-ins at diet centers, and devoting themselves to many other types of 'body work'. Filled with the voices of real women, this book unravels the complicated emotional an[...]

Over the last three decades, migration from Mexico to the United States has moved beyond the borderlands to diverse communities across the country, with the most striking transformations in American suburbs and small towns. This study explores the challenges encountered by Mexican families as they e[...]

This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam - and shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts, each unit targets a key problem area. Clear explanations and exercises help students to use the language accurately. Regular tests of[...]

"Although this book has a scientific basis, it was written in a manner that is easily understandable for laypersons. "Decoding Your Dog" will be a valuable addition to the library of any small-animal practitioner or dog owner." -Angela Bockelman, DVM, "Journal of the American Veterinary Medical ""As[...]

A newly designed book and CD of a beloved classic. Debra Frasier's simple words and radiant collages celebrate the earth and extend an exuberant welcome to each member of our human family. Accompanied by a glossary explaining such natural phenomena as gravity, tides, and migration, "On the Day You W[...]

Using a communicative, theme-based approach, this title helps students link grammar to the real world. It lets students benefit from comprehensive grammar coverage, an emphasis on formal versus informal language, and an abundance of contextualized, four-skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listen[...]

Succeeding in Business Applications with Microsoft Office 2003: A Problem-Solving Approach prepares students to solve real-life business problems using Microsoft Office applications. Moving beyond a basic apoint and clicka focus, it challenges students to use critical thinking and analysis to find e[...]

This text addresses the central problem in anthropological theory of the late 1990s - the paradox that humans are both products of social discipline and creators of remarkable improvisation. Synthesizing theoretical contributions by Vygotsky, Bakhtin, and Bourdieu, the authors examine the processes [...]

Offers young readers a look at the facts, fables, and myths surrounding this celebrated character of American history who became famous for his courage and fearlessness as a soldier during the battle at the Alamo. Simultaneous.[...]