Over the past four decades, business and academic economists, operations researchers, marketing scientists, and consulting firms have increased their interest and research on pricing and revenue management. This book attempts to introduce the reader to a wide variety of their research results on pri[...]
This book introduces upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers to the latest developments in network economics, one of the fastest-growing fields in all industrial organization. Network industries include the Internet, e-mail, telephony, computer hardware and software, music and[...]
Winner, National Jewish Book Award
" A] gorgeous, rueful collection . . . that lays bare the deepest human longings." --" Chicago Tribune"
In "Between Friends," Amos Oz returns to the kibbutz of the late 1950s, the time and place where his writing began. These eight interconnected stories, s[...]
Kate Orton loves animals, especially unusual ones. So when she sees a pop-up ad on her computer for an amazing lizard from Australia, she has to have it. The ad says the lizard is actually a kind of chameleon--it can change its color to blend in with its surroundings. But what makes this lizard real[...]
In this deft, masterly book, Amos Oz turns his attention away from his family--the subject of the internationally acclaimed "A Tale of Love and Darkness"--and toward his profession, writing. The plot: eight hours in the life of an author. The setting: Tel Aviv, a stifling, hot night. A literary cele[...]
As well as being one of Israel's preeminent writers of fiction, Amos Oz was one of the first voices of conscience in Israel to advocate the creation of a Palestinian state and has been a leading figure of the Peace Now movement since 1977. This superb collection of essays offers Oz's cogent views on[...]
""Scenes from Village Life" is like a symphony, its movements more impressive together than in isolation. There is, in each story, a particular chord or strain; but taken together, these chords rise and reverberate, evoking an unease so strong it's almost a taste in the mouth . . . "Scenes from Vill[...]
"Oz lifts the veil on kibbutz existence without palaver. His pinpoint descriptions are pared to perfection . . . His people twitch with life." -- "Scotsman"
In "Between Friends," Amos Oz returns to the kibbutz of the late 1950s, the time and place where his writing began. These eight interconne[...]
A tornado whisks Dorothy and her dog, Toto, to the land of Oz. To find the way back to Kansas they have to follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City where the Wizard of Oz lives.[...]
A collection of three prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series by Danielle Paige These three prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series follow the iconic characters from the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz as their lives intertwine t[...]
Kate Orton loves animals, especially unusual ones. So when she sees a pop-up ad on her computer for an amazing lizard from Australia, she has to have it. The ad says the lizard is actually a kind of chameleon--it can change its color to blend in with its surroundings. But what makes this lizard real[...]
"The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick," said the Witch, "so you cannot miss it. When you get to Oz do not be afraid of him, but tell your story and ask him to help you."One of the best-known stories of all time, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"--often shortened to "The Wizard of O[...]
The ultimate gift for Muppet lovers everywhere, this extraordinary tribute celebrates 40 years of Henson's creative genius--from his best-known inventions to his lesser known but equally fascinating notions for everything from designs for futuristic nightclubs and homes to experimental films. 500 co[...]
Baum's story of Dorothy, carried by a cyclone from a Kansas farm to the land of the Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion, was published in May 1900. By the following January, 100,000 copies had been sold, and the book has ever since been an undisputed favorite. The original illustrations by Den[...]
Few fantasy lands have captured our hearts and imaginations as has the marvelous land of Oz. For over four generations, children and adults alike have reveled in the magical adventures of its beloved folk. Now, for the first time in over seventy years, the second book about Oz is presented here in t[...]
Book 3 of L. Frank Baum's immortal OZ series, in which Dorothy and Billina, a talking Yellow Hen, help Princess Ozma rescue the royal family of Ev from the evil King of the Nomes.[...]
Fantasy lovers of all ages will rejoice at this chance to travel once again to the marvelous land of Oz A California earthquake sends Dorothy Gale and her new friends--Zeb the farm boy, Jim the cab-horse, and Eureka the mischievous kitten--tumbling through a crack in the ground. Deep beneath the ear[...]
After being transported by a cyclone to the land of Oz, Dorothy and her dog are befriended by a scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion, who accompany her to the Emerald City to look for a wizard who can help Dorothy return home to Kansas.[...]
This deluxe pop-up version of Baum's timeless classic celebrates Oz's 100th anniversary, and includes such special effects as the twisting cyclone, the wizard's balloon sailing into the sky, and a holographic foil for the Emerald City. This slightly abridged version unfolds in booklets on every spre[...]
A commemerative pop-up book to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication of Frank L. Baum's classic story "The Wizard of Oz". See a whirling tornado whisk Dorothy off in the first page, meet a melting Wicked Witch and experience the stunning Emerald City centrefold.[...]
Internationally acclaimed novelist Amos Oz grew up in war-torn Jerusalem, where as a boy he witnessed firsthand the poisonous consequences of fanaticism. In two concise, powerful essays, the award-winning author offers unique insight into the true nature of fanaticism and proposes a reasoned and res[...]
'On the kibbutz it's hard to know. We're all supposed to be friends but very few really are.' Amos Oz's compelling new fiction offers revelatory glimpses into the secrets and frustrations of the human heart, played out by a community of misfits united by political disagreement, intense dissatisfacti[...]
When Dorothy and her little dog Toto end up in the Land of Oz, they and their friends the scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion have many adventures on their way to see the Wizard of Oz! Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped [...]
When Dorothy and her little dog Toto end up in the Land of Oz, they and their friends the scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion have many adventures on their way to see the Wizard of Oz!Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped y[...]
The classic American story - The Wizard of Oz - from Ladybird! A brilliant introduction to the classic American tale. Find out what happens when Dorothy is transported from Kansas to the magical land of Oz and sets out on the Yellow Brick Road. Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a[...]