Muscle Biopsy: A Practical Approach gives you all of the unparalleled guidance necessary to effectively interpret and diagnose muscle biopsy specimens for the full range of diseases in both adults and children. Authored by Dr. Victor Dubowitz, an internationally renowned figure in the field of muscl[...]

The battle at Kursk in 1943 is often referred to as the greatest tank battle in the history of warfare. This volume makes extensive use of German archival documents as well as various Russian books and articles. It attempts to answer such questions as what forces were actually engaged; how were they[...]

Studying how athletes reach and stay at the pinnacle of their sport is the domain of sport expertise researchers. This book provides an overview of the most critical issues facing those pursuing research in elite sport. It identifies the questions typically asked when studying sport expertise and pr[...]

Islamism has emerged as one of the most significant political ideologies of the 21st century. From the Islamic Revolution in Iran to the grinding struggle of Hizballah in Lebanon and the devastating 9/11 attacks by al-Qa'ida, Islam has become both a critical discourse and a framework for active resi[...]

This is an authoritative account of the life and mind of Anders Behring Breivik - the Norwegian who, on 22 July 2011, carried out one of the most vicious terrorist acts in post-war Europe.[...]

Now in chunky format, the funniest book ever written about the history of Western Civilization. Originally published under the title "Non Campus Mentis," this book made four national bestseller lists--"The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post," and "BookSense"; has 200,000 copies in print;[...]

Drawing on post-Gricean pragmatics and Nicholas Wolterstorff's notion of presentationality, this text develops the idea of the verbal text and conveys an integrated and nuanced understanding of literary experience, its conditions, and the values it affords.[...]

Ages 8 to 14 years. The quest to find a Northwest Passage from Europe to Asia took centuries to complete. Many explorers were sent to find the legendary route, with one of the most famous voyages commanded by Sir John Franklin in the mid-1800s. This trip would end with the disappearance of the Brit[...]

To complete the Holman New Testament Commentary series, Holman presents Dr. Kenneth O. Gangel's insightful examination of the Gospel of John. Designed to give Bible scholars and teachersa thorough yet easy-to-follow resource, Gangel's commentary lifts up the historical significance and timeless trut[...]

The Hill and Wang Critical Issues Series: concise, affordable works on pivotal topics in American history, society, and politics.
Stephanson explores the origins of Manifest Destiny--the American idea of providential and historical chosenness--and shows how and why it has been invoked over the p[...]