Containing data on number theory, encryption schemes, and cyclic codes, this highly successful textbook, proven by the authors in a popular two-quarter course, presents coding theory, construction, encoding, and decoding of specific code families in an "easy-to-use" manner appropriate for students w[...]

Recent bombings of U.S. embassies in Africa remind us that U.S. citizens and U.S. interest are not immune to terrorism. Featuring the works of world-renowned experts, this book traces the recent evolution of international terrorism against civilian and U.S. military targets, looks ahead to where ter[...]

The lives of four sensuous, bold and remarkable women intersect in the year 70AD, in the desperate days of the siege of Masada, when supplies are dwindling and the Romans are drawing near. All are dovekeepers, and all are keepers of secrets - about who they are, where they come from, who fathered th[...]

He's one of the hottest new sensations in fantasy art today. Mike Hoffman's fan base grows every day, as his retro-style catches the imagination, and his style brings a smile to the face. Here in this new collection of his work, which also includes a special full-colour section, which shows off more[...]

Kierkegaard's writings are severely complicated and readers often do not know what to make of them given the array of genres he deploys. He is at once a philosopher, theologian, literary critic, and poet in his own right who writes under multiple pseudonyms directed at an unsure audience. Stages on [...]

"Ultimately a story of love, reconciliation, and triumph over adversity."--"Library Journal""A scorching account of the dark underside of family life."--Richard Selzer"Wonderfully written."--"Kirkus Reviews""A book of unsparing and at times brutal candor . . . reminding us of the fragility of childh[...]

This book will allow readers to find the top 1,000 places to get naked in the USA, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and Australia highlighted in full colour with photographs, maps and a colour-coded thumbnail index for quick and easy reference. The beaches and resorts are described in words and picture[...]