This concise treatment of the fundamental principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy highlights the important physical, chemical, biological, and stratigraphic characteristics of sedimentary rocks. It emphasizes the ways in which the study of sedimentary rocks is used to interpret depositional env[...]

Use Visual Studio® Team Foundation Server 2012 and Agile Methods to Deliver Higher Value Software Faster This is the definitive guide to applying agile development and modern software engineering practices with Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2012—Microsoft’s complementary Applic[...]

Hairy Bear is tired of sharing a mountain meadow with his family. So he sets off in search of somewhere better. Will he find his perfect home? Praise for Sam's work: 'Very original.' JULIA DONALDSON 'Charming and intricate illustrations.' LANE SMITH[...]

Filled with wry, dark humor, unparalleled imagination, unforgettable characters, and exquisitely crafted storytelling, Sam Shepard's plays have earned him enormous acclaim over the past five decades. In these fifteen one-acts, we see him at his best, displaying his trademark ability to portray human[...]

A hilarious collection of stories from the writer "The New York Times "called "the novelist of his generation"
Returning to the form in which he began, Sam Lipsyte, author of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Ask," offers up "The Fun Parts," a book of bold, hilarious, and deeply felt fiction.[...]

With its focus on the practical application of the techniques of multivariate statistics, this book shapes the powerful tools of statistics for the specific needs of ecologists and makes statistics more applicable to their course of study. It gives readers a solid conceptual understanding of the rol[...]

An analysis of the disparity between faith and logic in today's world tours humanity's willingness to challenge religious-based belief systems throughout history, citing the biological origins of spirituality while warning readers that tolerance for fundamentalism must occur with an awareness of the[...]

In a perceptive tale of friendship and sports, Sam's visiting Mexican cousin overcomes the language barrier by teaching soccer to his new friends. Full color.[...]