The stories in this edition represent the great diversity of her work, from humor to her shocking explorations of the human psyche. The tales range, chronologically, from the writings of her college days and residence in Greenwich Village in the early 1940s, to the unforgettably chilling stories fro[...]
Robert H. Jackson was one of the giants of the Roosevelt era: an Attorney General, a still revered Supreme Court Justice and, not least important, one of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's close friends and advisers. His intimate memoir of FDR, written in the early 1950s before Jackson's untimely death, h[...]
In the winter of 1910 the river that brought life to Paris became a force of destruction drowning Parisian streets, forcing its inhabitants to overcome a history of strife and work together. On the hundredth anniversary of the flood, Jeffrey H. Jackson captures here for the first time the drama and [...]
Since the first edition of The World Trading System was published in 1989, the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations has been completed, and most governments have ratified and are in the process of implementing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). In the Uruguay Round, more than 120 nati[...]
Nowhere is the complex and destructive painter Jackson Pollock (19121956) revealed with more compassion and insight than in this exemplary biography. Friedman, a friend of Pollock's and active in the art world, shows him to be a brilliant man tormented by his relationship to his family; an artist [...]
Healthcare management is changing. Do you know which direction it's headed? HEALTHCARE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT is written to be relevant to you, whether you're a student or currently working in healthcare. HEALTHCARE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT is current, topical, and informative. No matter your st[...]
As individuals and companies realise the importance of their inventions, issues surrounding patent laws and practices are taking centre stage around the world."Patent Strategy" introduces researchers to patent applications and patent portfolios. With minimum use of 'legal jargon' it provides the tec[...]
The last decade of the twentieth century and the first decade of the twenty-first century has been one of the most challenging periods for the generally accepted assumptions of international law. This book, first published in 2006, grapples with these long-held assumptions (such as the consent basis[...]
Looks at HR and its impact on organizations. Suitable for HR professional examinations, this title addresses the major topics for professional examinations (PHR and SPHR) given by the Human Resource Certification Institute (SHRM).[...]
Focuses on the practical concepts and proven practices important for successful HR professionals and those preparing for HR certification exams.[...]
If you are adventurous in your travel or are interested in knowing more than what is found in travel brochures, this book makes for interesting reading. It gives a basic geographic overview of the world and each major geographic region, providing insights about the geographic character of specific r[...]
In "Making Jazz French", Jeffrey H. Jackson examines not only how and why jazz became so widely performed in Paris in the 1920s and 1930s but also why it was so controversial.[...]
A dynamic portrait of America's seventh president explores the life and times of the first "common man" to rise to the position of president of the United States, following Jackson from his early days in South Carolina, his military exploits, and his contributions as president to the cause of democr[...]
The #1 "New York Times" bestseller-now in a fresh new format, offering a new generation simple yet powerful wisdom. The" "Life's Little Instruction Book series has sold more than ten million copies, spent more than two years atop the "New York Times" bestseller list, and has been translated into 33 [...]
"The Complete Life's Little Instruction Book" contains the 1,560 entries found in all three volumes of the New York Times Best-selling "Life's Little Instruction Book "series. Bound in a deluxe, maroon, leather edition, this collectible hardcover makes a perfectly elegant gift for any occasion. Thou[...]
Do you remember your last peak performance? Do you remember asking: how do I do this? How can I do it again? If you have asked this question, and want to know the answer, then this is the book you have been searching for.The Holy Grail of performance has many names: the zone, peaking, even flow. The[...]
Twenty thousand copies of the first edition of this book were sold. An attractive & comprehensive guidebook, this work has been completely revised & updated by the author. The reader will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants & animals found in the Galapagos Island[...]
Rabies is one of the oldest diseases known that remains a significant public health threat despite the efforts of many who have endeavored to control it in wildlife and domestic animals. This book discuses clinical features of rabies in humans and animals as well as basic science aspects, molecular [...]