The Grotesque provides an invaluable and accessible guide to the use (and abuse) of this complex literary term. Justin D. Edwards and Rune Graulund explore the influence of the grotesque on cultural forms throughout history, with particular focus on its representation in literature, visual art and f[...]

Examines the implications for school policy and practice. This book links together related Special Education Needs (SEN)/Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD) development. It helps schools to develop co-ordinated systems that enable learners with SEN/LDD to meet their potential and aspiration[...]

The role of business in global governance is now widely recognized, but exploration of its role in global financial governance has been more haphazard than systematic. This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the role of transnational financial associations (TFAs) in the organization o[...]

Archaeologists have focused a great deal of attention on explaining the evolution of village societies and the transition to a 'Neolithic' way of life. Considerable interest has also concentrated on urbanism and the rise of the earliest cities. Between these two landmarks in human cultural developme[...]

Some of the most exciting architecture in the world can be found on university campuses. In Europe, America and the Far East, vice chancellors and their architects have, over several centuries, produced an extraordinary range of innovative buildings. This book has been written to highlight the impor[...]

Provides introduction to aspects of care and management in critical care. This book contains not only information on patient assessment, ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, emergencies, critical care interventions, common conditions and pharmacology, but also psychological, professional practice i[...]

Raisa Ruder, a Ukrainian esthetician, has taken her grandmother's natural beauty recipes out of the cupboard to make women such as Madonna, Tyra Banks and Molly Simms red-carpet ready. In BABUSHKA'S BEAUTY SECRETS, Raisa shares her Babushka's (Russian for Grandmother) time-tested, old world secrets [...]

Explains the life and times of King Tutankhamen, an ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of his tomb's discovery by Howard Carter in 1922 as well as myths and so-called mummy curses. Original.[...]

Did you know that a full-grown polar bear standing on his hind legs is as tall as an elephant? Polar bears are one of nature's most beautiful animals, but their home?the Arctic North?is in danger. Kids will love learning about these Arctic animals and finding out more about global warming.
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Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, excellent athlete, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Discover his multi-faceted brilliance with over 100 back-and-white illustrations, in Spanish.[...]

Baby sisters can be so annoying
That's what Max thinks. Max needs his daddy's help--right now --to bake a surprise Passover birthday cake for his mommy. But as baby Trudy fusses instead of napping, and Daddy tries to settle her down, their time to bake is slipping away.
With her warm and pi[...]