This book examines the changing lifestyles in transforming societies, focusing on the interplay of lifestyle choices, social status and the society as a whole. When individuals choose their careers, mates or networks to belong to and to identify with, they are influe... Полное описание

Skippers and crew have very different agenda, and nowhere does it become more evident than in their secret innermost - but not very often expressed - thoughts about the other.This brilliantly original humour giftbook has two beginnings. Opened one way it sends up ski... Полное описание

You might have watched, heard and read a lot about ways to improve yourself. However, if you have tried different approaches without much success, you are not alone. Many people that feel stuck, uninspired, stressed, anxious and afraid, want more than just the run-of... Полное описание

The female lead character goes on a road trip with God. He takes her to many fantastical locations where she interacts with a variety of whimsical characters. Upon departure of each location, she realizes she is receiving a treasure chest of valuable and practical spiritual life lessons.

India s Westernized elite, cut off from local traditions, want to write a full stop in a land where there are no full stops . From that striking insight Mark Tully has woven a superb series of stories which explore Calcutta, from the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad (probably... Полное описание

Despite all the efforts being put into expanding renewable energy sources, large-scale power stations will be essential as part of a reliable energy supply strategy for a longer period. Given that they are low on CO2 emissions, many countries are moving into or expan... Полное описание

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Market and Survey Researchers job, or to apply for a better job. What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a... Полное описание

In this excerpt from Defensive Handgun Skills, David Fessenden covers handgun calibers for concealed carry, revolvers vs. semiautos, CCW holsters, dry practice, live-fire practice, plus loading and unloading the handgun.

Jusqu'a la Premiere Guerre mondiale, la poesie francaise du XXe siecle, d'abord axee sur l'exaltation des forces du monde et de la vie immediate en rapport avec le contexte de la Belle Epoque, s'est enrichie ensuite d'un ensemble d'inspirations objectivees par des au... Полное описание

Written by a senior examiner, Quintin Brewer, this Edexcel A2 Economics Student Unit Guide is the essential study companion for Unit 4: The Global Economy: clear guidance on the content of the unit, with topic summaries, knowledge check questions and a quick-referenc... Полное описание

First in a romantic historical series from a best-selling author, set in the Colorado Territory during the 1870's.

The New York Times bestselling author of the Dare to Love series welcomes you to Serendipity, where love, fate and fortune intertwine... Fans of Bella Andre, Rachel Gibson, Julie James and Jill Shalvis, will fall head over heels with Carly Phillips' special town and ... Полное описание

Taste is ordinarily thought of in terms of two very different idioms - a normative idiom of taste as a standard of appraisal and a non-normative idiom of taste as a purely personal matter. Kant attempts to capture this twofold conception of taste within the terms of ... Полное описание

In the popular imagination, Calcutta is a packed and pestilential sprawl, made notorious by the Black Hole and the works of Mother Teresa. Kipling called it a City of Dreadful Night, and a century later V.S. Naipaul, Gunter Grass and Louis Malle revived its hellish i... Полное описание

The doctor is in the house. Test your knowledge on everybody's favourite grouchy M.D.. This book covers the second eleven episodes of the first season. Be tested on the patient's names, their conditions and the travails of House and the team. Over 100 questions are i... Полное описание

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanic Services job, or to apply for a better job. What you'll find especially helpful are the wo... Полное описание

Ever since they outlawed giving presents, only outlaws give presents.What would happen if gift-giving and Christmas were outlawed? Some guys would do stuff just because they were told they couldn't. For a couple of young desperadoes, looking to make reputations, laws... Полное описание

This book provides a clear and readable introduction to the central concepts of clinical neuroscience. The first part of the book deals with fundamental areas of neuroscience required for a sound understanding of brain disease. This is followed by an account of the n... Полное описание

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Get in Shape while Watching Your Favorite TV Shows!Most of us spend at least an hour per day watching TV. It's often entertaining, sometimes informative and always convenient. Now, it can also have a surprising benefit. While watching your favorite TV shows, you can ... Полное описание

The King's German Legion was the largest and most respected of the foreign corps which fought as integrated elements of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. The light and heavy cavalry, light and line infantry, and horse and foot artillery of the KGL made maj... Полное описание

Surveying a wide variety of disciplines, this fully-revised 7th edition offers a sophisticated and engaging treatment of the rapidly expanding field of organizational communication Places organizations and organizational communication within a broader social, economi... Полное описание

Durante su regreso a Inglaterra tras la memorable batalla de Acre, y dando la Cruzada por concluida, el rey Ricardo Corazon de Leon se enfrenta ahora a la enemistad de todos los principes europeos, pero en particular a la lucha por el trono con su hermano Juan, que d... Полное описание

En 1919 apparaissent en Chine les premiers poemes en langue parlee (baihua) : c'est a ce moment que se situe le debut de l'epoque moderne en litterature. Les premiers representants de ce genre nouveau, en lutte avec la poesie classique pour faire entendre leur voix, ... Полное описание

This early work on chocolate manufacturing is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the many stages of chocolate production from the cocoa bean to the shelf. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in ... Полное описание

The name Wang Gungwu is iconic. He is one of the most eminent scholars and historians in Asia today and is renowned for his scholarship on the history of the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia, and the history and civilisation of China and Southeast Asia.A well-known... Полное описание

'Who possesses me will possess all things,But his life will belong to me...'Raphael de Valentin, a young aristocrat, has lost all his money in the gaming parlours of the Palais Royal in Paris, and contemplates ending his life by throwing himself into the Seine. He is... Полное описание

Cet ouvrage de Pharmacologie et therapeutiques, entierement conforme au programme du diplome d'Etat infirmier, correspond a l'UE 2.11 de ce programme. Redige de facon concise et didactique, il degage les notions pratiques essentielles du maniement des medicaments et ... Полное описание

Collected here are eight short essays-- On Authorship, On Style, On the Study of Latin, On Men of Learning, On Thinking for Ones Self, On Criticism, On Reputation, On Genius-- by the world renowned philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer.

The Bound-for-College Guidebook offers information about the school-to-college transition in an organized and reader-friendly approach not found in any other guide. Frank Burtnett has assembled frequently asked questions and their answers from counselors who understa... Полное описание

On a cold October afternoon, Ethan walked into his apartment manager's office and returned the keys to the place he had called home for almost thirty years. He looked distant and bewildered, and a scraggly, graying beard flowed from his usually clean-shaven face. His... Полное описание

For nearly thirty years Northern Ireland has been a by-word for terrorism, bloodshed, military coercion and intense communal conflict. However, Ireland is now experiencing a transition from a society in conflict to one at peace. Where did the violence come from and w... Полное описание

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

A Comprehensive Account for Data Analysts of the Methods and Applications of Regression Analysis. Written by two established experts in the field, the purpose of the Handbook of Regression Analysis is to provide a practical, one-stop reference on regression analysis.... Полное описание

Tracing the author's journey into the strange subculture of Real Life Superheroes (RLSHs), this book examines citizens who have adopted comic book-style personas and have hit the streets to fight injustice in a variety of ways. Some RLSHs concentrate on humanitarian ... Полное описание

Billionaire bachelor Wyatt McCall left some unfinished business behind when he skipped town fifteen years ago.Like Toni Casale, his former love. Now Brody's Crossing's take-charge mayor, Toni is already putting Wyatt to work for the holidays. But does the bossy blond... Полное описание

Do you spend entirely too much time correcting your students' papers? Do your students' essays and term papers take side trips to nowhere? Is their writing riddled with mechanical errors? Do their lab reports and essays lack specificity and clarity?Writing in the Con... Полное описание

First Published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"e;Of course I'm wearing a ring. I want everyone to know I'm taken!"e;The Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative is back with a new installment in the Porn for Women series, this time with 40 titillating scenarios for the blushing bride. Glossy photos show... Полное описание

Au printemps de l'annee 1951, l'armee sud-coreenne, avec l'appui des troupes de Nations Unies reprend l'offensive contre les armees nord-coreennes et chinoises qui sont refoulees au-dela du 38eme parallele. Le general Mac Arthur commandant en chef des armees en Coree... Полное описание

In DetailOpenNMS is an enterprise-grade network monitoring platform built following the open source model by a strong community of professional network operators. It is proven to scale to hundreds of thousands of nodes and rivals even the best proprietary competing p... Полное описание

College and Career is the young adult quarterly directed toward students ages 18-24. The lessons are designed to address the unique experiences of African- American young adults as they venture into the world of higher education and work.

The practical benefits of computational logic need not be limited to mathematics and computing. As this book shows, ordinary people in their everyday lives can profit from the recent advances that have been developed for artificial intelligence. The book draws upon r... Полное описание

D'ou viennent les poemes et ou vont-ils ? Dans ce recueil de textes, l'auteur se propose d'illustrer ces etats primordiaux de poemes nouvellement sortis des matrices de l'Internet Ideal, envois de l'autre monde, de l'au-dela, a la reception suspendue. N en 1921, Nano... Полное описание

L'histoire est-elle a la mesure de l'Humain qui la raconte ? Verifie-t-elle nos convictions humanistes ou les recusent-elles ? Cette interrogation procede de l'idee majeure dont Les Mots et les Choses sera la patiente meditation. Apres avoir traite du Mal dans une pr... Полное описание

Abraham, the patriarch, of both Jews and Christians, was called by God His 'friend'. 'Becoming the Friend of God' takes an in-depth look at four critical aspects and situations in Abraham's life and how he responded to the person of God. The ability of friends to spe... Полное описание

Companies like Facebook and Twitter have redefined social interaction. But what if machines like automobiles, bicycles, health monitors, appliances, instruments, and anything else you can connect to the Internet, could all become members of your social network, colle... Полное описание

Your mind and body's natural ability to repair, heal and defy aging is far greater than anyone has ever permitted you to believe. No matter what your presumed age is, or the challenges you face, this easy to use self-healing system will instruct you in how to identif... Полное описание

Examine Lytton Strachey's struggle to create a new homosexual identity and voice through his life and work!This study of Lytton Strachey, one of the neglected voices of early twentieth-century England, uses his life and work to re-evaluate early British modernism and... Полное описание

Build an online presence for your business with web marketing Why buy several books on web marketing when you can buy just one? With this must-have resource, five marketing professionals team up to share their expertise in the field of web marketing so that you can b... Полное описание

The ONLY SOUPS: STEW, CHILI AND SOUP RECIPES "e;Play with Your Food!"e; interactive cookbook encourages you to find your personal cooking style, refine your palate, and have a lot more fun in the kitchen by: embracing ingredient substitution and experimentati... Полное описание

Seasoned travellers know that the journey is half the experience. It is in this spirit that South Africa by Road gives insight into the many national treasures that line our highways and byways - from vibrant cities to charming country towns and one-horse dorps steep... Полное описание

Naturalist Lyanda Lynn Haupt, an ornithology teacher and researcher, examines the amazing talents and personalities of the most common of birds. She muses on the tarnished reputation of the starling, the sexed-up antics of male woodpeckers, and the mysterious behavio... Полное описание

The Greek philosopher Socrates was accused of and ultimately put to death for impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. This extraordinary volume from his friend and follower Xenophon offers a spirited defense of the philosopher, including a summary of Socrates' ow... Полное описание

Trajectory presents classics of world literature with 21st century features! Our original-text editions include the following visual enhancements to foster a deeper understanding of the work: Word Clouds at the start of each chapter highlight important words. Word, s... Полное описание

The New Dictionary of Kleinian Thought provides a comprehensive and wholly accessible exposition of Kleinian ideas. Offering a thorough update of R.D. Hinshelwood's highly acclaimed original, this book draws on the many developments in the field of Kleinian theory an... Полное описание

Everybody's America reassesses Pynchon's literary career in order to explain the central role played by the racialization of American culture in the postmodernist deconstruction of subjectivity and literary authority and in the crisis in white liberal culture. It cha... Полное описание

Having correctly forecast the timing of the global crisis, the author now extends that same analysis to the future of the West, to evaluate fears from distinguished commentators who claim that European civilisation is in danger of being eclipsed. He concludes that th... Полное описание

In this thrilling 100-page digital prequel novella, enter the world of Taken, a heart-pounding dystopian sci-fi series from Erin Bowman.Before Gray Weathersby uncovered the truth about Claysoot and the Laicos Project, a girl named Bree came of age in the coastal sett... Полное описание

This study was awarded the 'Preis des Prasidiums fur ausgezeichnete Dissertationen der Universitat Paderborn' as well as the 'Preis der Unternehmergruppe Ostwestfalen fur hervorragende Dissertationen'. . Qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) - especially its fuzzy s... Полное описание

The face of power in South Africa is rapidly changing - for better and for worse. The years since Thabo Mbeki was swept aside by Jacob Zuma's 'coalition of the wounded' have been especially tumultuous, with the rise and fall of populist politicians such as Julius Mal... Полное описание

Alistair takes exception to the animals that have started to appear everywhere: skunks in the garden, raccoons in the attic, antelope and coyotes running wild in the streets.A Short History of Indians in Canada, Thomas King’s bestselling collection of twenty tales, i... Полное описание

Militant Salafism is one of the most significant movements in politics today. Unfortunately its significance has not been matched by understanding. To begin to address this knowledge deficit this book argues that, rather than the largely unhelpful pursuit of individu... Полное описание

Monty Danforth finds the tin buried beneath a shipment of leather-bound classics. Inside is a millennia-old vellum manuscript written in an unfamiliar but unmistakably ancient language. Danforth tries to photocopy and photograph it, but he ends up with blank images, ... Полное описание

Intr-o zi, Stefano isi urmeaza tatal pe mare. La un moment, vede in departare un lucru"e; care le urmareste corabia. Afla mai apoi ca doar el si cei de acelasi sange"e; il pot vedea, ca lucrul intunecat din zare este de fapt un monstru, un colombre ce-l va ur... Полное описание