Arthur Conan Doyle wrote The Narrative of John Smith in 1883 when he was just 23, living in Portsmouth and struggling to establish himself as a doctor and a writer. By that time he had succeeded in getting a number of short stories published in leading magazines of the day, such as Blackwood's, All [...]

This guide to the most popular works of William Shakespeare provides an overview of his life and times which gives an insight into his writings, themes and characters, and how facts were altered to make the historical plays more entertaining. Plot and main character summaries are also included.[...]

Anesthesia for Otolaryngologic Surgery offers a comprehensive synopsis of the anesthetic management options for otolaryngologic and bronchoscopic procedures. Authored by world authorities in the fields of anesthesiology and otolaryngology, both theoretical concepts and practical issues are addressed[...]

The need for sound corporate governance is the Number 1 item on many people's agendas, from corporate directors and decision makers to investors looking to shield themselves from the next Enron-type disaster. But what exactly constitutes sound governance? This title provides readers with a comprehen[...]

Appropriate for first-year graduate courses in Multivariable Control and as a reference for practicing control engineers. Based upon the popular Robust and Optimal Control by Zhou, et al. (PH, 1996), this book offers a streamlined approach to robust control that reflects the most recent topics and [...]

First-year college student retention and degree completion is a multi-layered, multi-dimensional problem.[...]

Intended for PE teachers and recreation leaders working with children of various ages and abilities, this title includes an assortment of games using tennis balls, foam noodles and even rubber chickens. These games engage children in physical activity and encourage active participation.[...]

With the Harry Potter film series now complete, Alfred Music Publishing and Warner Bros. Entertainment are proud to present a piano sheet music collection that features musical selections from the eight epic films together in one beautifully produced collectible volume. For the first time ever, 43 s[...]

With the Harry Potter film series now complete, Alfred Music Publishing and Warner Bros. Entertainment are proud to present easy piano arrangements from the eight epic films together in one collectible volume. For the first time ever, 37 sheet music selections by John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nichol[...]