Describes how Anakin Skywalker, a boy with Jedi potential, turned into Darth Vader, and how the Sith Lord wielded his dark powers.[...]
In this exciting Level 1 reader, young fans will delve into the world of the "Star Wars" galaxy, learning about the people, droids, and creatures -- including Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 -- who have kept it safe from the clutches of evil. Packed with images, new animation, and fascinating facts, this a[...]
Theories, Technologies, Instrumentalities of Color is the outcome of a workshop, held in Leuven, Belgium, in May 2000. The editors bring together contributions from philosophy, history, classics, psychology, and anthropology to discuss the production of theories, technologies and instrumentalities -[...]
This information-packed book introduces design students to an important segment of the fashion industry, focusing on the growing market sector that encompasses accessories and footwear. The authors present a detailed overview of their subject, examining both the creative and technical aspects of acc[...]
The Whole Tone Workbook. In a similar format to his other Mel Bay Publications, in Symmetric Solutions The Whole Tone Workbook author Bruce Saunders uses exercises, etudes and chord progressions from jazz standards to explore the sound of the whole-tone scale, the augmented scale and drop-2, drop-3 [...]
A journey through some of the most fascinating and effective tricks of the mind.From the earliest times, we have known and applied the ancient adage "It's all in the mind." Internationally recognized self-development master Steven Saunders presents a compendium of more than four thousand years of un[...]
A small, pretty volume of beautiful Japanese floral images from the turn of the last century, which were the result of cross-pollination with European Art Nouveau, drawn from various books in the collection of the MFA Boston (follow-up volume to Plants and Their Application to Ornament).[...]
The Mongol conquests, culminating with the invasion of Europe in the middle of the thirteenth century, were of a scope and range never equaled. These nomadic peoples from central Asia briefly held sway over an empire that stretched across Asia to the frontiers of Germany and the shores of the Adriat[...]
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY "THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW"
Includes an extended conversation with David Sedaris
One of the most important and blazingly original writers of his generation, George Saunders is an undisputed master of the short[...]
One of the most important and blazingly original writers of his generation, George Saunders is an undisputed master of the short story, and "Tenth of December" is his most honest, accessible, and moving collection yet.
In the taut opener, "Victory Lap," a boy witnesses the attempted abduction o[...]
"NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER
Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of "The New York Times, " where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within days, it had been shared more than one [...]
A highly illustrated and practical guide for veterinarians to understanding and using computed tomography. This is the first book to describe the technology, methodology, interpretation principles and CT features of different diseases for most species treated in veterinary practice.Key Features: Pro[...]
This book presents modern algebra from first principles and is accessible to undergraduates or graduates. It combines standard materials and necessary algebraic manipulations with general concepts that clarify meaning and importance. This conceptual approach to algebra starts with a description of a[...]
"The Ideas Factory" pairs one hundred stories with provocative questions. This resource helps teens discuss big issues including drugs; parental relationships; and important biblical concepts, such as giving, the afterlife, and love. Questions begin with general discussions and move on to what the B[...]
An accessible, informative and critical introduction to Patrick Marber's award-winning (and often studied) play.[...]
"Closer", emerges as one of the successful plays of 1990s, and one with a continuing afterlife through the academy award nominated film adaptation in 2004. This guide provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the play, giving students an overview of the background and context; analysis of th[...]
The race by Montgomery's ground forces, principally 30 (British) Corps, to relieve the US & UK airborne troops at Nijmegen and Arnhem respectively has been the subject of fierce controversy since that dramatic summer of 1944. In the first of three books covering the Battles on the road to Arnhem, ex[...]