ACCLAIMED AUTHOR BARBARA KINGSOLVER brings her passion for the wilderness to bear in this striking book. Trained as a biologist, Kingsolver writes authoritatively, and movingly, about the continent's virgin pockets of desert, coast, grassland, forest, and wetland. ONE-OF-A-KIND IMAGES: Specially com[...]
David Griffiths interviewed over 30 jazz artists in compiling Hot Jazz. The majority of those interviewed are the important, and oft-overlooked, side-men of the Big Bands of the Thirties and Forties, including Greely Walton, Bill Dillard, Lester Boone, Barclay Draper, Harvey Davis. There are also in[...]
Algebraic curves and compact Riemann surfaces comprise the most developed and arguably the most beautiful portion of algebraic geometry. This book provides a foundation to proceed to advanced texts in general algebraic geometry, complex manifolds, and Riemann surfaces, as well as algebraic curves.[...]
Seemingly granted 'classic album' status within days of its release in 1997, OK Computer transformed Radiohead from a highly promising rock act into The Most Important Band in the World - a label the band has been burdened by (and has fooled around with) ever since. Through close analysis of each so[...]
Based on the work "100 Essential Lists for Teachers", this title contains lists for secondary school teachers on how to manage behaviour. The lists range from minor problems, from giving rewards and sanctions to how to deal with serious problems, such as drugs, bullying and anger management.[...]
This is the long awaited second-edition of Paul McGee's international bestselling personal development heavyweight "S.U.M.O." Weighing in with humour, insight, practical tips and personal anecdotes, it's a thought provoking - and possibly life-changing - read. "S.U.M.O." has helped tens of thousands[...]
The new edition of the personal development classicThis long-awaited second edition gives us even more of Paul McGee's unique look at boosting our confidence - with his much-loved wit and good humour. The new edition includes a brand new chapter and a host of new exercises.Paul's approach to confide[...]
Ruth's old friend Dan Golding thinks he has made a discovery that will change archaeology forever - but he needs Ruth's help. Then, Dan is killed in a fire, leaving Ruth with one clue: the tomb of the Raven King. DCI Nelson is also rediscovering the past. He meets his friend Sandy Macleod, now at Bl[...]
When forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway's friend dies in suspicious circumstances, she goes up north to investigate.[...]
Crimes of the past; secrets in the present. Ruth Galloway's latest case will push her to the edge...
Forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway discovers the skeleton of a long-dead murderess, while DCI Nelson has a new killer on his hands...[...]
Forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway discovers the skeleton of a long-dead murderess, while DCI Nelson has a new killer on his hands...[...]
Forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway discovers the skeleton of a long-dead murderess, while DCI Nelson has a new killer on his hands...[...]
This short, well-written book covers the material essential for learning LATEX without any unnecessary detail. It discusses incisive examples that teach LATEX in a powerful yet abbreviated fashion, including the following crucial features: numerous examples of widely used mathematical expressions; c[...]
This work explores the key doctrinal themes of sin, redemption, death, resurrection and the divine mystery. The expression of these as they are found in Christianity, Hindmuism and Buddhism lead him to what he terms "The Centre", where we can find the essence of all faith.[...]
Integrates the work of philosophers of science seeking to make sense of genetics with an accessible introduction to the science.[...]
The conceptual changes brought by modern physics are important, radical and fascinating, yet they are only vaguely understood by people working outside the field. Exploring the four pillars of modern physics - relativity, quantum mechanics, elementary particles and cosmology - this clear and lively [...]
This book is a supplement to "Principles of Econometrics, 4th Edition" by R. Carter Hill, William E. Griffiths and Guay C. Lim (Wiley, 2011). It is designed for students to learn the econometric software package EViews at the same time as they are using "Principles of Econometrics "to learn economet[...]