Philanthropy today is big business; a worldwide phenomenon that seeks to bring about effective social change through the investment of philanthropic assets. While there are many books that suggest philanthropy can change the world, few provide a hands-on guide to the actual process of funding -- how[...]
The authorized biography of the most notorious rock manager of all time, Peter Grant, best known for his work with Led Zeppelin Peter Grant is the most famous music manager of all time. Often acknowledged as the "fifth member of Led Zeppelin," Grant's story has appeared in fragments across countless[...]
The B format paperback edition of this bestselling title. Wrestler turned rock manager, the late Peter Grant made his name as the manager of Led Zeppelin, helping to turn them into rock's biggest attraction by the mid seventies. The book reveals the facts about his suspended prison sentence, his dis[...]
An unforgettable history of the 'fifth' member of Led Zeppelin and the toughest rock manager of them all. Chris Welch separates fact from myth and uncovers his complete story from childhood in war torn London, to becoming a bouncer, doorman and wrestler and helping turn Zep into rock's biggest attra[...]
Charles Darwin's experiences in the Galapagos Islands in 1835 helped to guide his thoughts toward a revolutionary theory: that species were not fixed but diversified from their ancestors over many generations. This book explains what we have learned about the origin and evolution of new species.[...]
Renowned evolutionary biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant have produced landmark studies of the Galapagos finches first made famous by Charles Darwin. In How and Why Species Multiply, they offered a complete evolutionary history of Darwin's finches since their origin almost three million years ago. [...]
This volume offers an insight into the iconic Mauser family of German bolt-action rifles. Drawing on first-hand accounts of the weapons in combat and primary sources regarding their mechanical performance, this fully illustrated study charts the Mauser's origins, combat record and lasting influence.[...]
Following on from its hugely successful launch in 1999, Collins Bird Guide - the ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts - now enters its second edition.[...]
This is a substantially revised and improved second edition of a book already established as the leading introductory research methods text for political science outside North America.This book covers a very broad range of methods. It is very accessibly written with many examples throughout drawn fr[...]
Digital Signal Processing: Concepts and Applications, second edition covers the basic principles and operation of DSP devices. Its aim is to give the student the essentials of this mathematical subject in a form that can be easily understood and assimilated. The text concentrates on discrete systems[...]
The 30th anniversary of a fantasy classic from Peter S. Beagle
Written by Grant Morrison, Peter J. Tomasi, Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann and Len Wein Art by Doug Mahnke, Ryan Sook and others Cover by J.G. Jones As the FINAL CRISIS rages on, some of DC's biggest heroes battle evil in this collection of important supporting issues! Featuring FINAL CRISIS #1: dire[...]
Once he was Hero of the Beach...and of the Doom Patrol. Now Flex Mentallo, Man of Muscle Mystery, returns to investigate the sinister dealings of his former comrade, The Fact, and a mysterious rock star whose connection to Flex may hold the key to saving them both. Don't miss this deluxe hardcover c[...]
Legendary comic writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) takes superhero comics to the next level asking the question, "What if the world's greatest superhero decided to become the world's greatest super-villain?" First volume at special introductory price of $9.99 ala DC's FABLES and IMAGE's WALKING DEAD.A [...]
Tämä alan parhain asiantuntijavoimin syntynyt lintukirja esittelee kaikki Euroopan, Välimeren alueen ja Pohjois-Afrikan linnut sekä lajit, joita tavataan suuressa osassa Lähi-itää. Rakenteeltaan helppokäyttöinen kirja soveltuu sekä aloitteleville lintuharrastajille että kokeneille ornitol[...]