Monumental, profusely illustrated study of English fashions from 1485 to 1603. Highly authentic, detailed survey exuberantly describes clothing, headgear, hairstyles, jewelry, collars, footwear, and more worn by royalty, nobility, and the middle and lower classes. Most illustrations from contemporar[...]

Twenty years in the making by a distinguished dolphin expert and his associates, "The Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin" is the first comprehensive scientific natural history of a dolphin species ever written. From their research camp at Kealakeakua Bay in Hawaii, these scientists followed a population of wi[...]

Back in print for the first time in over ten years, this classic account of the numerous struggles - national, state, and local - that have occurred over western American water rights since the late 1800s is thoroughly expanded and updated to trace the continuing battles raging over the West's most [...]

Conventional wisdom suggests that citizens in many countries have become disengaged from the traditional channels of political participation. Commentators highlight warning signs including sagging electoral turnout, rising anti-party sentiment, and the decay of civic organizations. But are these con[...]

The twentieth century gave rise to profound changes in traditional sex roles. However, the force of this ‘rising tide’ has varied among rich and poor societies around the globe, as well as among younger and older generations. Rising Tide sets out to understand how modernization has changed[...]

Recruitment to legislative office is one of the core functions of political systems, yet we know little about how the process varies from one country to another. Passages to Power provides a comparative account of legislative recruitment which applies a common analytical framework and new survey dat[...]

Markov chains are central to the understanding of random processes. This is not only because they pervade the applications of random processes, but also because one can calculate explicitly many quantities of interest. This textbook, aimed at advanced undergraduate or MSc students with some backgrou[...]

Chuck Norris has spent a lifetime studying the martial arts, earning several black belts and world championships. Now, through anecdotes about his own

personal struggles and triumphs, Norris explains how the ancient system of Zen--the core philosophy behind the martial arts--can help ea[...]

Are you considering going vegan, but youre not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition. Registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack[...]

Anyone with access to a broadband connection can make money online. Unlike 'bricks and mortar' businesses, the online world has low entry costs; all you need to know is what to do. "A Quick Start Guide to Online Selling" has all the secrets of success. It explains what the best selling things online[...]

"Blog, Podcast, Google, Sell" is a guide to making money online. From setting up an eBay account to selling a business for millions, it teaches readers about the online tools one needs along the way.[...]