D-Day on June 6, 1944 still stands as the largest ever amphibious operation in history, as 150,000 Allied troops invaded Normandy and began the fight to Berlin. This book tells the story of those who lived and fought through this historic conflict. In first-person accounts of the Normandy landings, [...]

Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, this book contains over 100 chengyu with its literal meaning, idiomatic meaning, and a short description of where the saying was derived from. "Chengyu" in standard pinyin transliteration and pronounced "chung ewe," literally translates as "become[...]

This title presents a celebration of vision, of art and of the relationship between the two. Artists see the world in physical terms as we all do. However, they may be more perceptive than most in interpreting the complexity of how and what they see. In this fascinating juxtaposition of science and [...]

Russia, once seen as America's greatest adversary, is now viewed by the United States as a potential partner. This book traces the evolution of American foreign policy toward the Soviet Union, and later Russia, during the tumultuous and uncertain period following the end of the cold war. It examines[...]

The mouse has become a standard laboratory model organism, particularly for the study of hematopoiesis, the immune system, and inflammation. Although laboratories studying stem cells, blood, and blood-forming tissues have assimilated many new molecular diagnostic methods, the identification of cell [...]

Value-priced kit helps you study, practice, and review for the new Security+ examThis three-book, value-priced kit helps candidates prepare for the new version of the CompTIA Security+ exam (SY0-301). Offering 100% coverage of all exam objectives, exercises to hone critical skills, and tools for tha[...]

Presents information on the laws and regulations affecting executive compensation. This book provides a comprehensive review of the complex issues challenging compensation committees that facerevised executive compensation disclosure regulations issued by the SEC, as well as GAAP andIFRS rulings and[...]

"Physics in Nuclear Medicine" - by Drs. Simon R. Cherry, James A. Sorenson, and Michael E. Phelps - provides current, comprehensive guidance on the physics underlying modern nuclear medicine and imaging using radioactively labeled tracers. This revised and updated fourth edition features a new full-[...]

This comprehensive text is an ideal building block for aspiring fire officers and an essential review for experienced command officers. Incident command requires background knowledge and application skills in all phases of strategy and tactics - knowing what needs to be done as well as the how it is[...]

Adolescents with disruptive behavior problems represent one of the most difficult and recalcitrant treatment populations. These youth and their parents often enter treatment unwilling or unable to try new behaviors. Family interactions are laced with blame, hostility, hopelessness, and rejection, al[...]