An edgy, realistic debut novel praised by the New York Times bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys, as "a beautiful reminder that amid our broken pieces we can truly find ourselves."Alexi Littrell hasn't told anyone what happened to her over the summer by her backyard pool. Inst[...]
The major aim of Cyberspace and the State is to provide conceptual orientation on the new strategic environment of the Information Age. It seeks to restore the equilibrium of policy-makers which has been disturbed by recent cyber scares, as well as to bring clarity to academic debate on the subject [...]
Bringing together scattered information on the fundamental concepts and technological applications for the manufacture of wood and natural fiber composites, this title provides an overview of this rapidly evolving field in a way that is accessible for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and [...]
Wearing the "C" insignia on the uniform--a badge of honor reserved for team captains--is professional hockey's highest honor, and this study discusses how many of the NHL's all-time greatest players were captains. This exciting new book--an entertaining and enlightening blend of hockey stories and l[...]
Enzymes are biological catalysts that have a number of remarkable properties. Giving an overview of the field, this book deals with enzyme purification and characterization, enzyme structure, enzyme kinetics, the mechanisms and control of enzyme action, enzyme folding, how enzymes act in vivo, enzym[...]
"This book is intended as a comprehensive examination of the large number of possible pathways for converting biomass into fuels and power through thermochemical processes"--[...]
A winner from the children's laureate, popular poet and performer Michael Rosen - a must for all football fans. A hilarious full colour comic picture book about a football team. Wayne Travis and his mates may not be the greatest footballers in the world but the happy, multi-cultural team of all ages[...]