FINALIST - Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Non-Fiction (2012)
FINALIST - Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction (2012)
FINALIST - Governor General's Literary Award - Non-Fiction (2012)
FINALIST - BC Book Prize's Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize (2012)
A son's decision to al[...]
Written and edited by leaders in the field, "Eosinophils in Health and Disease" provides immunology researchers and students with a comprehensive overview of current thought and cutting-edge eosinophil research, providing chapters on basic science, disease-specific issues, therapeutics, models for s[...]
A wall calendar featuring twelve months of Boo and his best friend Buddy, wearing adorable outfits and looking cuter--and fluffier--than ever.[...]
This handbook presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and core techniques for basic and advanced otolaryngologic procedures. It uses an easy-to-follow, high-yield, bullet-point format that enables the reader to rapidly review key points in each surgical procedure. With pointers[...]
"Flashcards in a book" provide a comprehensive yet concise review for the obstetrics and gynecology clerkship Deja Review: Obstetrics & Gynecology boils down your coursework to just the critical concepts you need to know for exam success. This unbeatable guide features a quick-read, two-column, "fla[...]
What is "too fat"? what is "too thin"? Interpretations of body weight vary widely across and within cultures. Meeting weight expectations is a major concern for many people because failing to do so may incur dire social consequences, such as difficulty in finding a romantic partner or even in locati[...]
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and learn to successfully engage in all related aspects of global production and exploitation with this revised and updated handbook. With The Producer's Business Handbook as a guide, you'll learn to create the relationships that t[...]
Stephen Lee charts the most commonly encountered topics of nineteenth and twentieth century European history, from the origins of the French Revolution, through the social and political reforms of the last two centuries to the present.[...]
This text examines all the major themes, personalities and issues of this important period in British politics in an accessible form. It introduces fresh angles to long-studied topics, analyzing views of different historians.[...]
Stalin examines the Soviet leader's domestic and foreign policy, covering core topics such as his rise to power, the economy, society, culture and the Cold War. It provides students with a clear backgroud and a guide to exam success.[...]
Lenin and the Bolsheviks, 1903-1924 examines the background to and the course of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and Lenin's regime. It explores all the key aspects such as the development of the Bolsheviks as a revolutionary party, the 1905 Revolution, the collapse of the Tsarists, the Russian Civil[...]
Covers various aspects of the reign of Elizabeth. This book looks at the period 1558-1603, and explores the religious settlement government and foreign policy the economy; and, Elizabeth's relationship with Parliament society and culture. Including a glossary of key terms, it is useful for any stude[...]
"Gladstone and Disraeli "surveys and compares the careers of these two influential Prime Ministers. Stephen J. Lee examines how Gladstone and Disraeli emerged as leaders of the two leading parties and goes on to consider their time in power, analysing many different aspects of their careers. Using a[...]
Looks at the many different aspects of the period 1855-1991 in Russian history that are covered in A-level history. This book examines and compares: the ideologies of Tsarist autocracy and Soviet Communism; parties and opposition to these regimes; the use of repression and terror; agriculture; the c[...]
Surveys the circumstances leading to, and arising from, the transformation of over half of Europe's states to dictatorships between the first and the second World Wars. This title describes the course of dictatorship before and during the Second World War and examines the phenomenon of dictatorship [...]
European Dictatorships 1918-1945 surveys the extraordinary circumstances leading to, and arising from, the transformation of over half of Europe's states to dictatorships between the first and the second World Wars. It describes the course of dictatorship in Europe before and during the Second World[...]
Presents a comprehensive introduction to Germany in the aftermath of the First World War. This book explores themes including the formation of the Republic, the impact of the Treaty of Versailles and the Republic's problems and achievements. It provides students with an understanding and a foundatio[...]
Now thoroughly revised and updated, this second edition of Hitler and Nazi Germany provides a concise introduction to Hitler's rise to power and Nazi domestic and foreign policies through to the end of the Second World War.[...]
nhis book has arisen out of a need for a text which tackles the special issues relating to coaching children (from 6 - 16) in sport. Academics (many with coaching experience) and practitioners have been commissioned to write on[...]
From the Center for Creative Leadership's most popular and best known leadership program Leadership Development Program comes a book for anyone who wants to have a competitive edge in today's complex marketplace.[...]
This is a complete resource for scholars and students of Tolkien, as well as avid fans, with coverage of his life, work, dominant themes, influences, and the critical reaction to his writing.[...]