To help visitors, as well as local residents, identify and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, Carrol L. Henderson published Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica in 2002, and it instantly became the indispensable guide. Now Henderson has created a field guide dedicated to the monkeys, sloths, tre[...]
At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals - over half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world to immerse themselves in the country's unspoiled rain forests, mountains, and beaches, drawn by the[...]
This decision-orientated managerial accounting text emphasizes discovery learning instead of the more traditional memorization.[...]
Covers the major points of the CIMA 2006 certificate syllabus. This book helps in summarizing the key topics of the CIMA syllabus. It contains diagrams and tables that reinforce key concepts and aid memory retention and recall.[...]
From Mickey Mouse to the teddy bear, from the Republican elephant to the use of "jackass" as an all-purpose insult, images of animals play a central role in politics, entertainment, and social interactions. In this penetrating look at how Western culture pictures the beast, Steve Baker examines how [...]
At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals - over half a million species! Eco-tourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species of birds and other anim[...]
An annual review of the year's most relevant articles pertaining to hand and upper limb surgery. It features world-recognized hand surgery experts who provide commentary on their personal experience related to these published abstracts. It allows the resident, fellow, or practicing surgeon to become[...]
Shaping Places explains how towns and cities can turn real estate development to their advantage to create the kind of places where people want to live, work, relax and invest. It contends that the production of quality places which enhance economic prosperity, social cohesion and environmental sust[...]