Unique to the popular Grails web framework is its architecture. While other frameworks are built from the ground up, Grails leverages existing and proven technologies that already have advanced functionality built in. One of the key technologies in this architecture is Hibernate, on top of which Gra[...]
Bram Fischer's life has all the drama and intimacy of a story worth telling. Born into a prominent Afrikaner nationalist family, Fischer became a Rhodes scholar and distinguished lawyer, and in 1964 led a defense of Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and others in the Rivonia trial. Fischer was sentenced[...]
The definitive guide to purchasing and utilizing cheese for professional chefs, foodservice personnel, and food enthusiasts. This full-color resource discusses the basic history of cheese, its manufacture, and its incorporation into different cuisines across the dining spectrum.[...]
Presents more than thirteen thousand French word and phrases with phonetic respellings and translations into English, arranged thematically.[...]
A book on Current Perspectives.
Use Tolerance Analysis Techniques to Avoid Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Problems Before They Happen Often overlooked and misunderstood, tolerance analysis is a critical part of improving products and their design processes. Because all manufactured products are subject to variation, it is cruc[...]
Like the author's other companion books, The Chemistry Companion provides-high quality information in unique one-page-per-topic presentations that do not overburden and distract with excessive details. The book offers concise summaries of general chemistry concepts, easily accessible in a convenient[...]
From Frank Brady, who wrote one of the bestselling books on Bobby Fischer of all time and who was himself a friend of Fischer's, comes an impressively researched biography that for the first time completely captures the remarkable arc of Bobby Fischer's life. When Bobby Fischer passed away in Januar[...]
Nanoindentation, Third Edition gives a detailed account of the most up-to-date research in this important field of materials testing. As in previous editions, extensive theoretical treatments are provided and explained in a clear and consistent manner that will satisfy both experienced and novice sc[...]
This bind-up of the first three John Carter of Mars books is an ideal 100th anniversary keepsake.Ever since "A Princess of Mars" was published in 1912, readers of all ages have read and loved Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series. Now, 100 years later, this brand-new bind-up contains the first three [...]
Updated to include recent developments in cross-cultural psychology, this text offers extensive coverage of social psychological theories and how these relate to cross-cultural research made accessible to the reader using practical examples from everyday life.[...]
Updated to include recent developments in cross-cultural psychology, this text offers extensive coverage of social psychological theories and how these relate to cross-cultural research made accessible to the reader using practical examples from everyday life.[...]
A companion to the already-adored Paris In Color this set of notecards features 20 photographs of Paris arranged in five colours--red, blue, green, orange and yellow. Photographed by Nichole Robertson of Little Brown Pen and featuring photos not found in the book, this gorgeous candy-coloured homage[...]
"Mort Kunstler adds depth to our understanding of American history. We have many things to learn from his art." --From the Foreword by David Hackett Fischer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Washington's Crossing" Celebrate the creation of the United States, which is brought to vivid life through t[...]
Explains in plain terms why moldings shrink and warp. This book offers practical understanding to novices, and insights to readers already skilled in the art of injection molding and mold making. It contains the answers to common problems and detailed advice on how to control mold and post-mold shri[...]
Provides the latest updates in interstitial lung diseases and autoimmune lung diseases. This title covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.[...]
Everything You Need to Know about Mathematics for Science and Engineering Updated and expanded with new topics, The Mathematics Companion: Mathematical Methods for Physicists and Engineers, 2nd Edition presents the essential core of mathematical principles needed by scientists and engineers. Startin[...]
Get Up to Speed on Physics Updated and expanded with new topics, The Physics Companion, 2nd Edition offers a unique and educational approach to learning physics at a level suitable for first-year science students. This new edition expands the presentation to include senior topics, such as statistica[...]
Never Highlight a Book Again! Just the FACTS101 study guides give the student the textbook outlines, highlights, practice quizzes and optional access to the full practice tests for their textbook.[...]
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Here are the core procedures every general surgeon needs to master, in step-by-step detail with commentary from e[...]