Lawrence of Arabia meets Sebastian Junger's War in this unique, incendiary, and dramatic true story of heroism and heartbreak in Afghanistan written by a Pulitzer Prize-nominated war correspondent. Army Special Forces Major Jim Gant changed the face of America's war effort in Afghanistan. A decorat[...]
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was once a household name, but is now largely forgotten. This book explores how Scott's work became an all-pervasive point of reference for cultural memory and collective identity in the nineteenth century, and why it no longer has this role. Ann Rigney breaks new ground[...]
An introduction to human physiology includes lab activities, case studies, and medical terminology.
Body Structures and Functions, Eleventh Edition continues to integrate diseases and disorders within each body system chapter to maximize learning. Easy-to-understand language and numerous illustrations make this book ideal for learners in an introductory anatomy and physiology course with little or[...]
Experience a master class in botanical illustration through one woman's development from enthusiastic amateur painter to accomplished botanical artist. While studying for a Distance Learning Diploma from the Society of Botanical Arts, Mary Ann Scott began an extraordinary correspondence with Margare[...]
This is the story of one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist, told through the sketchbooks and paintings she produced for the Distance Learning Diploma Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists. Packed with advice and tips, this book will serve as a guide and inspiration to[...]
Packed with advice and tips, this book will serve as a guide and inspiration to anyone wanting to embark on life as a botanical artist.[...]
A little Inuit boy discovers there's room for himself and his baby sister on their mother's lap.
Helps students gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office Word 2010 and learn how to take advantage of the flexibility it offers. This title provides case-based tutorials challenging students to apply what they are learning to real-life tasks, preparing them to easily transfer skills to [...]
Includes tutorial videos that focus on the important or difficult concepts and skills, helping students better engage in and retain information. This title features case-based approach that helps students understand why they're learning what they're learning, and are prepared to easily transfer skil[...]
Offers a critical-thinking, problem-solving approach that helps students gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office Word 2010 and learn how to take advantage of the flexibility it offers.[...]
Part of the New Perspectives series, this text offers a case-based, problem-solving approach and innovative technology for meaningful learning of Microsoft Word 2003 in an introductory course.[...]
Presenting the case-based, problem-solving approach to learning Office 2003, this book includes an integrated training solution to help students learn Office 2003 skills.[...]