Plasticity is concerned with understanding the behavior of metals and alloys when loaded beyond the elastic limit, whether as a result of being shaped or as they are employed for load bearing structures. This work delivers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theories of plasticity.[...]
This handy pocket guide allows the non-specialist to identify major insect and arachnid pests found in stored cereal grains, grain products and grain legumes. It describes most storage pests found worldwide rather than concentrating on Australia and provides concise information on the biology, dist[...]
A hilarious guide to the lost art of artisanal pencil sharpening
Have you got the right kind of point on your pencil? Do you know how to achieve the perfect point for the kind of work you need out of that pencil?
Deep in New York's Hudson River Valley, craftsman David Rees--the world's numbe[...]
The restored, unbowdlerized text of Raspe's slapstick travel epic featuring the classic illustrations from Strang & Clark (1895)
No one has journeyed to as many foreign lands as Baron von Munchausen. Nor, when it comes time to fire a cannon, will you find anyone more accurate. The comfort of co[...]
A hilarious guide to the lost art of artisanal pencil sharpening
..".I am so thrilled David Rees is picking up the reins of the forgotten art of manual graphite-encased-in-wood point-crafting. I love my pencil "
--AMY SEDARIS
"You may think that sharpening a pencil is easy, but David Rees[...]
Now in its sixth edition, Skills of Management is widely regarded as one of the leading introductions to core business and management skills for both students and professionals. The thoroughly revised and up-to-date chapters explore the theoretical and practical realities of management using real-li[...]
MyLanguageLeaderLab provides an online learning environment where teachers can assign tasks for students to complete outside of class. Grades from these activities are automatically placed in the student gradebook for the teacher to view. This enables the teacher to review homework before the next c[...]
A guide to the European Union's role and development in European security since the end of the Cold War. It explores the interface between the EU and other organizations and states, specifically NATO, the US and Russia. It contains key debates in international security, and traces the history of the[...]