Once before, the sentient races in the known part of the galaxy -- humans, Orions, Ophiuchi and Gorm -- had united to defeat alien invaders. The "bugs" were as incomprehensibly alien as they were revoltingly evil, using all other living things, intelligent or not, as food, and they had been defeated[...]
This book explores the possibility that people understand abstract social concepts using metaphor, which from this perspective is not simply a matter of words. Rather, it is a cognitive tool that people routinely use to understand abstract concepts (such as morality) in terms of superficially dissim[...]
Examining communication between the media and the public during times of crisis, this book specifies the definition and stages of a crisis, the role of media, and media ethics during a crisis scenario. It discusses how to develop communication plans, what information to provide, and the role of soci[...]
This gripping real-time drama is set against the the devastation of the Haiti earthquake. The author, a pioneer of digital humanitarianism, didn't stay idle long. Within hours, from his laptop, he'd assembled a global network of volunteers to collect, analyze, sift through, map, and relay accurate i[...]
Discover the joys of mixed-media fabric collage with this practical and user-friendly guide to more than 40 techniques. This superb new volume teaches crafters everything they need to know about mixed-media fabric collage - the techniques, the supplies, and the fun! Try your hand at one of more than[...]
Translated and up-dated version of the latest edition of the renowned "Spektroskopische Methoden in der organische Chemie," this monograph covers all aspects of modern spectroscopic methods.
Furthermore, this new edition introduces for the first time new techniques such as long-range COSY, ROESY[...]
Fame and Fortune Expansion
This book addresses the ways in which languages education has changed in recent years to take account of the growing global phenomenon of multilingualism, and examines the implications for education research, policy and practice. The authors discuss how multilingual identities and competences can be[...]
Overstretching for a pass or mistimed tackle can put a soccer player out of action for months - muscle tears, tendon and joint injuries are all part and parcel of the game. However, many of these injuries are preventable, in particular by better preparation of the leg muscles. Professional and amate[...]
Dealing with counselling skills, this book looks at the practical interventions and tools used to establish the therapeutic relationship. It teaches the reader exactly how to use these skills with clients to address their concerns and achieve therapeutic change. It covers the key techniques from the[...]
This guide shows how to break the cycle of addictive relationships and realize that your happiness does not depend on others.[...]
Why is this relationship so hard? It is so invigorating to know that we don't have to stay stuck -- even if we are not the one struggling with narcissism -- we can change the way we relate to the people who do. Find out if the stress in your relationships with family, friends, or at work is unknowin[...]
This textbook on Indo-European Linguistics is designed as an introduction to the field. It presents current topics and questions in Indo-European linguistics in a clear and informative manner. This is the English translation of the eight edition of the work first published by Hans Krahe and it takes[...]
Translated and up-dated version of the latest edition of the renowned "Spektroskopische Methoden in der organische Chemie", this monograph covers all aspects of modern spectroscopic methods. Furthermore, this new edition introduces for the first time new techniques such as long-range COSY, ROESY, 3[...]