This monograph describes the setting, features, and artifacts recovered from a major San Luis Rey II (prehistoric Luiseno) village in northern San Diego County, California. Even though there are some limitations in the samples, this study provides the basis for comparative analyses of several other [...]

This is the second edition of Cumpsty?s excellent self-contained introduction to the aerodynamic and thermodynamic design of modern civil and military jet engines. Through two engine design projects, first for a new large passenger aircraft, and second for a new fighter aircraft, the text introduces[...]

Focusing on the civilizations--the art and religion as well as the political and social--this compelling history explores the four countries of modern East Asia: China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. From their traditions and commonalties in 1600, through trends toward industrialization and state buildin[...]

Discusses the growth and maintenance of trees from the point of view of ornament and amenity, whether they are in the town or in the countryside. The book covers subjects such as botanical gardens and arboreta, arboricultural education and the choice of trees for urban areas.[...]

Presents, in an immensely readable yet profoundly scholarly account, the history of German literature from the Reformation and Renaissance to the late twentieth century, in the wider context of Germanic culture, over the whole German-speaking area of Europe.[...]

This book thoroughly examines Matthew's gospel. It discusses appropriate methods for interpretation and considers in detail the gospel's origin, purpose, and social setting. Graham Stanton claims that Matthew wrote the Gospel following a period of prolonged bitter disputes with fellow Jews. With con[...]

With over 400,000 copies sold, "What Is a Jew?" is the classic guide that answers 100 of the most commonly asked questions about Jewish life and customs.
Completely revised and reorganized, this guide to the traditions, beliefs, and practices of Judaism--for both Jews and non-Jews--tackles a wid[...]