Reliquaries, one of the central art forms of the Middle Ages, have recently been the object of much interest among historians and artists. Until now, however, they have had no treatment in English that considers their history, origins, and place within religious practice, or, above all, their beauty[...]

This handsome book showcases the Metropolitan Museum's superb collection of 151 American quilts and coverlets. First published in 1990 and revised in 2007 to feature 32 new acquisitions and updated scholarship, this volume chronicles the development of quilt and coverlet production in the United Sta[...]

Expanded Coverage: This new edition features expanded beach coverage, with "Best For" rankings that help travelers choose the perfect beach. Brand new hotel, restaurant, shop and bar reviews provide fresh tips for staying and playing.
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Supercomputers play a significant and growing role in a variety of areas important to the nation. They are used to address challenging science and technology problems. In recent years, however, progress in supercomputing in the United States has slowed. The development of the Earth Simulator superco[...]

If you are looking for a job you need every advantage you can get. "What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here?" puts a former Human Resources executive turned employee advocate in your corner. Cynthia Shapiro""reveals the best-kept job secrets that employers don't want you to know inclu[...]

"In this second edition of Extreme Programming Explained, Kent Beck organizes and presents five years' worth of experiences, growth, and change revolving around XP. If you are seriously interested in understanding how you and your team can start down the path of improvement with XP, you must read th[...]

Portfolios have always been artists' most valuable tools for communicating their talents to the outside world, whether to potential employers or galleries or clients. But the days of sketches and slides have given way to arrangements of digital assets that are both simpler and more complex than thei[...]

The updated fourth edition of this comprehensive, highly respected reference covers all you need to know about obstetric anesthesia - from basic science to various anesthesia techniques to complications. The editorial team of leading authorities in the field now features Drs. Linda S. Polley, Lawren[...]

""Trust me.""The Last Chance bar was Veronica Lane's last hope. Desperate to find her missing brother, the sheltered computer programmer turned to Jasper Adams--the man she'd been warned to stay far away from. Veronica knew she was putting her life in the hands of the former Texas Ranger, who arouse[...]

Get rescued by a hero in disguise in New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden's Shadow Agents: Guts and Glory miniseries
The man standing watch over Dr. Tina Jamison was an imposing, scarred figure. Even more frightening was what would happen when her kidnappers discovered they'd taken th[...]