From the best-selling author of All Hell Let Loose comes a magisterial chronicle of the calamity that befell Europe in 1914 as the continent shifted from the glamour of the Edwardian era to the tragedy of total war.[...]

A magisterial history of the greatest and most terrible event in history, from one of the finest historians of the Second World War. A book which shows the impact of war upon hundreds of millions of people around the world- soldiers, sailors and airmen; housewives, farm workers and children. Reflect[...]

THE GRAMMAR OF CONDUCTING: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO BATON TECHNIQUE AND INTERPRETATION provides a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and practical concerns of leading an orchestra. The text proceeds from basic conducting patterns to sophisticated explorations of performance and rehearsal t[...]

Max Siegel started with none of the obvious advantages, yet again and again he built mutually beneficial partnerships-with peers, mentors, supervisors, and industry leaders-that took him to the heights of professional and personal achievement. He's managed some of the world's top recording artists, [...]

As instantly recognizable as Peter Max's artwork is, his life story has not been told, in his own words, until now. In this visual biography, Max tells his life story - from a childhood spent in Berlin and Shanghai to his teen-aged odyssey to New York City in the 1960s, to his subsequent ascension i[...]

"A bold, big-hearted start to a groundbreaking new series." -Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and EvilThe New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Wonders series and books in the 39 Clues series, Peter Lerangis, brings us the enthralling first installment of the adventure-filled M[...]

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[...]

The average manager doesn't have time to take classes or read lengthy volumes on managing techniques. Instead, you need to know "right now" what to say to coach and motivate your employees. With hundreds of ready-to-use phrases you can use in a wide variety of situations, "The Complete Book of Perfe[...]

In-depth counterintelligence tactics to fight cyber-espionage "A comprehensive and unparalleled overview of the topic by experts in the field."--Slashdot Expose, pursue, and prosecute the perpetrators of advanced persistent threats (APTs) using the tested security techniques and real-world case st[...]

In 1960, the Imperial War Museum began a momentous and important task. A team of academics, archivists and volunteers set about tracing WWI veterans and interviewing them at length in order to record the experiences of ordinary individuals in war. This book tells the history of WWI in the words of t[...]

This book is a timely and gripping investigation of illegal drugs in the UK. Filled with fascinating and shocking case studies gathered over twenty years of investigative reporting, it explodes many of the myths and misconceptions about drug use, and makes a compelling case for a new way forward. Lo[...]

Unlike other introductory textbooks on the topic, Fundamentals of Forensic Science, 2e presents a complete look at the forensic sciences, emphasizing the biology, chemistry, and physical sciences that underpin forensic science. This edition features more than 40% newly revised content, covering the [...]