Written by leading scholars in their respective fields, The Heritage of World Civilizations offers compelling and thorough coverage of the unique heritage of Asian, African, Middle Eastern, European, and American civilizations, while highlighting the role of the world's great religious and philosop[...]

A global perspective on the major narratives of world history. Written by leading scholars in their respective fields, The Heritage of World Civilizations offers compelling and thorough coverage of the unique heritage of Asian, African, Middle Eastern, European and American civilizations while high[...]

For courses in corporate finance or financial management at the undergraduate and graduate level. Excel Modeling in Investments, Fifth Edition approaches building and estimating models with Microsoft(r) Excel(r). Students are shown the steps involved in building models, rather than already-completed[...]

Who doesn't look forward to that hour of respite, the break from the grind, and the chance to devour a killer sandwich or gorgeous bowl of wholesome soup? But, at work, lunch easily gets overlooked. We grab a bite to eat; we nip out to buy that soulless, soggy egg bap. The Little Book of Lunch is fi[...]

This is an exploration of the growth of American sociology as it addressed changes and challenges throughout the 20th century, covering topics ranging from the discipline's intellectual roots to understanding (and misunderstanding) of race and gender to the impact of the Depression and the 1960s.[...]

Through an investigative look at familial interactions, the authors highlight normal conflicts, criticisms, and communications failures that are a part of the family experience as well as their effects on working relationships within the enterprise.[...]

In Reporting Conflict, a correspondent turned lecturer draws on his personal experience of journalism in wartime. The author, James Rodgers, has reported on world-changing conflicts. The book combines reflection on this personal experience with an assessment of other accounts of journalism in wartim[...]

This book presents an innovative approach to the art and practice of screenwriting, using contemporary case studies and interactive exercises. It presents an innovative and fresh approach to the art and practice of screenwriting, developing creative and critical awareness for writers, students and c[...]

The Second World War put an end to America's historical isolation from international power politics, and so also to the long-standing American defiance of the Realist ideology that shaped Old World affairs. The advent of transoceanic military technologies, now wielded by menacing states such as Nazi[...]

From the outset, South Africa's history has been marked by division and conflict along racial and ethnic lines. From 1948 until 1994, this division was formalized in the National Party's policy of apartheid. Because apartheid intruded on every aspect of private and public life, South African literat[...]

Robert K. Merton (1910-2003) was one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century, producing clear theories and innovative research that continue to shape multiple disciplines. Merton's reach can be felt in the study of social structure, social psychology, deviance, professions, org[...]

Packed with more than 350 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know-on the spot. Its concise presentation of professional techniques is suited to experienced artists whether you are: * Migrating from another visual effects application * Upgrading to Houdini 9 * Seeking a handy reference [...]

AR is when a physical, real-world environment's elements are augmented by computer-generated sound or graphics. The technology functions by enhancing one's current perception of reality and providing a combination of real-world and computer-generated data. Examples in use today are when related spor[...]