-Introduces opposites to young readers who will meet many lively creatures along the way. -A colourful frieze at the end of the book shows the animals' habitats. -Praise for Stephanie Bauer's illustrations: 'The saturated, fluorescent acrylics and genially rudimentary shapes brim with good cheer, w[...]

This text examines the implications of reforms for a higher education system on three levels - the state, the institution and the individual. The authors develop the link between policy formation at state level and conditions for learning at individual level, and argue that higher education policy m[...]

The Philidor is a dynamic and underrated answer to White's most popular opening move, 1 e4. Recently it has acquired something of a cult following amongst certain Grandmasters; its supporters include the French number one Etienne Bacrot and the former European Champion Liviu Dieter Nisipeanu. One of[...]

This is a 'workshop in a book' to follow at your own pace, from UK authors Ben Hall and Ross Hoddinott, two of the UK's leading natural-history photographers. It is suitable for any level of expertise plus reader assignments to promote practical learning. It includes answers to frequently asked ques[...]

A guide to using Hibernate and Java Persistence covers such topics as ORM, application architecture, and developer tools.[...]

Jack Bauer for President: Terrorism and Politics in 24 looks at the way "24" reflects, distorts and comments upon our modern political landscape. "24" is one of the most gripping, dramatic and addictive shows on television, but how much of it is realistic? And what does the show have to say about mo[...]

Back by popular demand, Thieme is proud to re-introduce this classic, which has long been a cornerstone text in all orthopaedic surgeons' libraries. Brimming with nearly 600 beautifully hand-drawn illustrations, this remarkable text draws on the authors' wide-spanning expertise and clinical experien[...]

This collection of surveys and research articles explores a fascinating class of varieties: Beauville surfaces. It is the first time that these objects are discussed from the points of view of algebraic geometry as well as group theory. The book also includes various open problems and conjectures re[...]

Weit über die Hälfte der Menschheit bedient sich im Alltag mehrerer Sprachen. Überall auf der Welt wachsen Kinder in einer Umgebung auf, in der täglich zwei oder mehr Sprachen gesprochen werden. Dennoch ist die allgemeine Einstellung zur Zweisprachigkeit von Vorbehalten und Verunsicherung geprä[...]

In poetischen Tönen erzählt Jutta Bauer von der Königin Malwida und ihren Untertanen Blau, Rot und Gelb. Ein Bilderbuch für alle, die wissen wollen, wie die Farben wirklich sind. (Und wie sie sich miteinander vertragen.) Wenn Malwida, die Königin, ihre Untertanen ruft, kommt erst das Blau, e[...]