This much-needed study of the British Empire Exhibition reveals durable, persistent connections between empire and domestic society in Britain during the interwar years. It demonstrates that the Exhibition was a marker of how by 1924, imperial relations were increasingly likely to be shaped by force[...]
This book covers choosing and transporting a canoe, paddling techniques, accessories, and safety, and offers a range of recreational ideas, including day, weekend, and expedition-level trips.[...]
The popular primer on the best graphic novels, initially called The 101 Best Graphic Novels, is back in its 3rd updated edition. Expert Librarian Stephen Weiner--with the crowdsourcing help of professionals in the field, from artists to critics to leading comic store owners--has sifted through the b[...]
Until recently, all of the interactions between objects in virtual 3D worlds have been based on calculations performed using linear algebra. Linear algebra relies heavily on coordinates, however, which can make many geometric programming tasks very specific and complex-often a lot of effort is requi[...]
A survey and analysis of the new forms and expressions of conflict at work under capitalism. This collection uses theoretical and empirical approaches to demonstrate that there is an underlying historical continuity to current and new forms and expressions of conflict at work and that there is also [...]
Knowledge under Construction investigates how young children develop spatial, geometric, and scientific thinking skills-particularly those associated with architecture. Based on original research and analysis of videotapes of children's play with blocks, the authors' findings suggest that such play [...]
Knowledge under Construction investigates how young children develop spatial, geometric, and scientific thinking skills-particularly those associated with architecture. Based on original research and analysis of videotapes of children's play with blocks, the authors' findings suggest that such play [...]
With a goal to make content analysis understandable, and to produce a useful guide for novice and experienced researchers, this second edition provides a comprehensive guide to conducting content analysis research. It is a useful reference for researchers in mass communication fields, political scie[...]
A reference for basic statistics and probability. It contains various standardized statistical tables and formulae typically needed and material on basic statistics topics, such as probability theory and distributions, regression, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics, and statistical quali[...]
This book reveals the tactics many anti-Mormons employ in attacking the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In clear, straightforward terms, the authors explain the true beliefs of the church and how to see through the word games that critics use to attack it. Offenders for a Word answers [...]
Cases for PACES provides a concise study aid to Part II of the MRCP examination; the Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills or PACES. The new edition of this very popular study guide has been completely updated, and now includes scenarios for Station 5, introduced in October 2009. Featu[...]
Based on the new FISMA requirements for 2011 and beyond, this book catalogs the processes, procedures and specific security recommendations underlying the Risk Management Framework. It presents a system of information assurance, real-time risk monitoring and secure configurations for common operatin[...]
"The Rough Guide to Mexico" is the essential travel guide to this vast, extraordinarily varied country. From the deserts of the north to the tropical jungles of Chaipas; from ancient pyramids to Mexico City's sophisticated club scene; and, from colonial cathedrals to spring break in Cancun; the Roug[...]