The hot sultry night of July 22, 1991 was one of the tenants of the Oxford Apartments would never forget. A panic-stricken young man - a pair of handcuffs still dangling from his wrists - ran out of Apartment 213 and told police an incredible tale of terror. Shaking with fear, he led officers back[...]
This book studies how victims of human rights violations in Latin America, their families, and their advocates work to overcome entrenched impunity and seek legal justice.[...]
American Indian nations of the Great Plains and cultural groups bordering this geographic area spoke so many different languages that verbal communication between them was difficult. As extensive trade networks developed and political alliances became necessary, an elegant language of the hands deve[...]
Enjoy a unique glimpse into the intelligent and quirky inner workings of the comedic mind! "Show Me the Funny!" presents 25 top comedy screenwriters, from the revered figures of television's 'Golden Age' to today's favourite movie jokesters. Authors Desberg and Davis put an innovative spin on the tr[...]
The most comprehensive book of its kind, "Call to Action" presents an overview of the principles and tactics of conversion rate marketing. "New York Times" best-selling authors Bryan and Jeffrey Eisenberg bring their years of experience to this step-by-step, how-to manual, based on their Persuasion [...]
Christine de Pizan was born in 1365 in Venice. Her family moved to Paris three years later when her father was appointed court astrologer to King Charles V. Close ties to the royal court and her father's encouragement enabled Christine to obtain a good education, unusual for women of her time. At th[...]