Political leaders and the popular press tell us that society is in the grip of a moral crisis. 'Where have our values gone?' our newspapers scream at us. 'Benefit scroungers', 'greedy bankers', 'intrusive journalists', 'have-a-go rioters', political scandals and crim... Полное описание

Strategic Management: A Stakeholder Approach was first published in 1984 as a part of the Pitman series in Business and Public Policy. Its publication proved to be a landmark moment in the development of stakeholder theory. Widely acknowledged as a world leader in bu... Полное описание

Reflecting their owner's taste and serving as an impressive exhibition space for visitors, cabinets of curiosities were a place of interest in the houses of the wealthy in the 16th an 17th centuries.Displaying rare vegetable and animal species and fossils, these cabi... Полное описание

Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot die Sterrehemel van Suider-Afrika bied 'n fassinerende blik op die suidelike sterrehemel. Met behulp van volkleurfoto's en illustrasies, maandelikse sterrekaarte en maklik leesbare teks, sal die ontluikende sterrekundige die meer sigbare voo... Полное описание

In this brilliant literary mosaic centered around a love affair, acclaimed novelist Joseph Olshan explores the intense pressures and passions of gay life in New York City during the AIDS epidemic Ten years ago, Will Kaplan and his lover went for a night swim in the P... Полное описание

This volume documents how sexual practices and fictions infiltrate and are influenced by a person's feelings about the self and the body. Using paradigms derived from self and body image theory, Fisher combines research from the past several decades dealing with sexu... Полное описание

Aliza Wiseman has an imaginary friend she affectionately refers to as Orso. Together, they do unexpected things... I created this series of romantic events that never actually happened because, in the midst of my divorce, I didn't want to date - didn't want just any ... Полное описание

Modern woman Kate Manning has always been fascinated by Sir Caleb, a fifteenth century knight whose portrait hangs in the mysterious Castle of Kildare. Now the new owner of the castle, Kate finds herself even more drawn to him, until one day the unbelievable happens:... Полное описание

Wouldn't you love your pupils to have meaningful conversations with each other in French? French Speaking Activities contains 60 time-saving photocopiable activities for promoting oral communication. Activities range from role plays and surveys to quizzes, presentati... Полное описание

Its time to make your mark in the world of graphic design. Theres no doubt youve imagined itplacing your name and logo on business cards, taking creative control and being your own boss. Why not turn your fantasy into reality? Whether you want to start a part-time gr... Полное описание

This graduate textbook presents a concrete and up-to-date introduction to the theory of Coxeter groups. The book is self-contained, making it suitable either for courses and seminars or for self-study. The first part is devoted to establishing concrete examples. Fini... Полное описание

First, the flash. A glare of light, just before dawn, followed by utter darkness. A vast blanketing nothingness that covered the whole Earth. Then, the disappearances. Friends and strangers alike, swallowed by the darkness and then returned, altered, changed. For the... Полное описание

Part of The Traveler's Handbooks series, The Family Traveler's Handbook offers balanced advice about not where to go with kids, but how to get there and enjoy it. Chock full of stories from real-world parents who have been there/done that with kids, it inspires paren... Полное описание

Aprenda como reducir sus posibilidades de enfermedad cardiaca al usar las sugerencias practicas y faciles que encuentra en este libro.

Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States 2013 is a volume in The World Today Series. Published and updated annually, this series provides both a short historical treatment and an up-to-date look at the various countries of the entire globe. Russia and the Co... Полное описание

It had been so amazingly hot that I felt myself about to dissolve into a kind of creme brulee on the road, so I bought some super-power Number 8 suncream. This had the word Bronzante on it, and must have contained some dye or other chemical because my knees stayed br... Полное описание

On his 9th birthday Abou, a young boy from India, travels into a miracle wonderland with his butterfly friend Jamou, to find the answers to five important questions his talking green bean tree friends have asked him. He finds the answers by talking with the very smar... Полное описание

Sur les conseils de son pere, l'auteur reprend ici les contes et proverbes qu'il a entendu dans son enfance. "e; Chaque pays a ses visages Mais Dieu est partout le meme. Yal tamurt s wudmawwen-is Ma d Rebbi yiwen i-gellan "e;.

Emaline's job has changed from perfect to the pits. Her best friend might have killed her husband. The man she was falling in love with has disappeared and may be dead. Not being one to sit around and wait for things to change, Emaline deals with each issue in her ch... Полное описание

Long before Julia Child introduced French cooking to American palates, Charles Baker and The Derrydale Press published a highly unusual collection of recipes for its day: exotic recipes from around the world for unusual hors' d'oeuvres, soups, fish, shellfish, poultr... Полное описание

Learn how to strategically execute public relations assignments! In Using Public Relations Strategies to Promote Your Nonprofit Organization, you will explore an easy-to-follow explanation on why nonprofit groups must take a more business-like approach in their commu... Полное описание

Voici revisitee la politique monetaire suivie par les institutions sous-regionales en Afrique de l'Ouest a la lumiere de la crise en zone euro. L'auteur prone la formation de deux nouvelles federations : la federation du Golfe de Guinee (Benin, Togo, Ghana, Cote d'Iv... Полное описание

Many women are unaware that they have anemia. Its symptoms, fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, headaches, and poor concentration, are often attributed to stress rather than iron deficiency. Using case studies, Joan Gomez discusses the prevention and treatment of... Полное описание

Was Roger Williams too pure for the Puritans, and what does that have to do with Rhode Island? Why did Augustine Herman take ten years to complete the map that established Delaware? How did Rocky Mountain rogues help create the state of Colorado? All this and more is... Полное описание

They must obey the laws...of attraction!Deputy Liam McKenna is dreading the next two weeks. His assignment: watching over the sheriff's daughter, Carly Taggert. Liam has known Carly-and her knack for getting into trouble-since high school. With her kind heart and opt... Полное описание

This provocative new study one of the world's most distinguished anthropologists proposes that an understanding of cognitive science enriches, rather than threatens, the work of social scientists. Maurice Bloch argues for a naturalist approach to social and cultural ... Полное описание

Author Angelo Codevilla asks, What is to be America's peace? How is it to be won and preserved in our time? He notes that our government's increasingly unlimited powers flow in part from our statesmen's inability to stay out of wars or to win them and that our states... Полное описание

Settle in for a creepy read from the remarkable mind of expert mystery writer Anna Katherine Green. In "e;The House in the Mist,"e; a road-weary traveler happens upon a beautiful house in the woods and, thinking it might be an inn or a lodging house, ventures... Полное описание

Two sisters.The PRETTY one.And the OTHER one...Abandoned at birth, identical twin baby girls lie side by side in an orphanage cot.Until the arrival of Hollywood film star Scarlet Wilde, desperate to adopt a baby.Chubby beautiful Lola is the chosen one.Sickly, weak Gr... Полное описание

The news coming out of Washington, D.C., and reverberating around the nation increasingly sounds like a broken record: low or zero growth in employment, inadequate funds to pay future Social Security and Medicare obligations, declining rates of investment, cuts in fu... Полное описание

Ce volume prend pour theme le suicide et les conduites suicidaires, des faits universels, interpretes et connotes differemment en particulier selon les contextes culturels, mais aussi faits que nulle part on ne controle. Progresser dans la comprehension de ces evenem... Полное описание

The Whigs were one of the two great English political parties in the 150 years after 1700, vastly influential whether in office or in opposition. Yet the Whigs were much more than simply a group of politicians. An exclusive set, composed of the greatest and wealthies... Полное описание

O cronica istorica subiectiva, cu personaje de marca; note despre Bucurestiul interbelic, din mahalale si pina pe Calea Victoriei si de la Jockey Club la Hanul cu Tei. Sub patru regi, intre La Belle Epoque si 23 august 1944, defileaza o galerie eclectica de personali... Полное описание

For many of us DH Lawrence was a schoolboy hero. Who can forget sniggering in class at the mention of 'Women In Love' or 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'? Lawrence was a talented if nomadic writer whose novels were passionately received, suppressed at times and generally at... Полное описание

Little Jakey, the greatest black panther of all time, has ventured deep into the rainforest alone in search of adventure and excitement. Jakey finds himself in need of a house, but not just any home! He is searching for the best place he can possibly find. Finally, J... Полное описание

What if you could have a conversation with Jesus Himself? What would He say to you? That's the concept of the classic devotional God Calling, which has encouraged, challenged, and informed millions of readers around the world. Its daily entries continue to speak to r... Полное описание

James Van Praagh is one of the most famous psychics in the world, whose extraordinary gift enables him to bridge heaven and earth. Drawing on nearly three decades of spirit communication, in Growing Up in Heaven he takes us on a powerful, emotional and ultimately ins... Полное описание

The reader is led to a fascinating tour through a wonderful world of rare and precious gems. It describes how by wearing appropriate gems, your dame fortune could deliver wonders, solve everyday problems and offer protection from evil influences of planets, and also ... Полное описание

Elliot Dayton is a retired US Airman in his late seventies. He had been working on a top secret project on a remote desert base. It is present day but his story began many years earlier, in fact, fifty years earlier.Elliot knows that soon those he worked for will com... Полное описание

The philosophy of religion is a core area in the study of philosophy, as well as being a subject of growing contemporary interest. It encompasses some of the major and most complex philosophical questions. Does God exist? What is God's nature? Why does God allow evil... Полное описание

This practical, very effective resource helps elementary school teachers and curriculum leaders develop the skills to design instructional tasks and assessments that engage students in higher-level critical thinking, as recommended by the Common Core State Standards.... Полное описание

The control of competition is designed, at best, to reconcile socioeconomic stability with innovation, and at worst, to keep competitors out of the market. In this respect, the nineteenth century was no more liberal than the eighteenth century. Even during the presum... Полное описание

This book adopts a wide focus on the range of East Asian languages, in both their pre-modern and modern forms, within the specific topic area of language change. It contains sections on dialect studies, contact linguistics, socio-linguistics and syntax/phonology and ... Полное описание

Investing with the explicit goal of creating financial returns alongside measurable social and environmental benefits is catching fire. Wall Street's biggest players are rushing to provide clients with access to new impact investing options, amid growing consumer dem... Полное описание

Pirates and mermaids face off in this fractured-fairy tale sequel to Half Upon a Time!Jack and May are back for another adventure in the world of fairy tales with a twist. Now that they know about Mays grandmothers real intentions, theyre on the hunt to learn Mays tr... Полное описание

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has a complex position in international relations, being the guardian of international humanitarian law but often acting discretely to advance human dignity. Treated by most governments as if it were an inter-govern... Полное описание

Now in paperback-the most comprehensive home health reference bestsellerMillions of people around the world have relied on The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook for quick access to authoritative, accessible health information. Written by more than 300 internationally... Полное описание

Tranquility is a living seismograph of the internal quakes and ruptures of a mother and son trapped within an Oedipal nightmare amidst the suffocating totalitarian embrace of Communist Hungary. Andor Wer, a thirty-six-year-old writer, lives in a cramped apartment wit... Полное описание

Part of the GREAT PHILOSOPHERS series. Jacques Derrida 1930-2004 As critics investigate the 'death of the author', they find Derrida's prints all over the murder weapon. No other recent philosopher has aroused so much suspicion - or been so badly misrepresented. His ... Полное описание

Can brothers who share one life share one love? Since the tragic accident that changed their lives forever, brothers Nigel and Caleb have been inseparableuntil one woman captures both of their hearts.Can brothers who share one life share one love? Since the tragic ac... Полное описание

Create Your Own Outdoor Living SpaceBuild your own Garden of Eden and have the sanctuary you've always wanted! Be the master of your own domain and retreat from the pressures of the world. Make a peaceful walkway that leads you to an archway permitting entrance into ... Полное описание

This book deals primarily with the basic concepts used in shock wave physics for measuring the equation of state of materials for high pressures. It provides considerably more detail in the development of the material than any competing book. The material on EOS mode... Полное описание

There are three types of angel stories in the world; the religious, the mainstream, the Crystal Shade. Discover Crystal Shade, the world's only Auralight Fantasy*."e;Thousands of stars could tell thousands of stories."e;Seven year old Grace always dreamt of b... Полное описание

December 24th 1914 soldiers are settling down for a night of disturbed sleep and the evil attentions of enemy snipers. Suddenly from across No Mans Land comes the sound of singing.. not sure at first what is happening the troops look at each other in disbelief and th... Полное описание

This book traces the life of Giacomo Leopardi by examining four different yet interrelated aspects: his social origins and class in relation to his evolving conception of nobility; the mixture of idealism and misogynism in his attitude toward women and in his concept... Полное описание

For The Peter Stormare Maven. This book is your ultimate resource for Peter Stormare. Here you will find the most up-to-date 182 Success Facts, Information, and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to kn

Why did the medieval Church bless William of Normandy's invasion of Christian England in 1066 and authorise cultural genocide in Provence? How could a Christian army sack Christian Constantinople in 1204? Why did thousands of ordinary men and women, led by knights an... Полное описание

Originally published in 1936. This volume discusses the Islamic faith in the perspective of the ancient Arabian monotheism and its similarities with Christianity and Judaism. The similarities not only in dogma, but also in the ritual of Nestorian Christianity are dis... Полное описание

Examining the questions most commonly asked by students attending Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) classes, The ScrumMaster Study Guide provides an accessible introduction to the concepts of Scrum and agile development. It compile... Полное описание

Meet the Moffats. There is Sylvie, the oldest, the cleverest, andmost days at leastthe responsible one; Joey, who though only twelve is the man of the house ... sometimes; Janey, who has a terrific upside-down way of looking at the world; and Rufus, who may be the li... Полное описание

Rusty is a quiet, imaginative and sensitive boy who lives with his grandparents in pre-Independence Dehra Dun. Though he is not the adventurous himself, the strangest and most extraordinary things keep happening around him. The house in Dehra is full of strange creat... Полное описание

Prenant a contre-pied l'allegation selon laquelle la methodologie de la recherche serait un discours relatif, cet ouvrage se propose d'en elaborer le traite, en redonnant a cette discipline ses lettres de noblesse. Fondees sur trois principes (la precision, la comple... Полное описание

This book examines Cornelius Castoriadis' thought and the radical alternative it presents to the legacy of Michel Foucault, focusing on three key notions that are central in both scholars' theories: the subject, the production of social meaning and representation, an... Полное описание

In June 2011, the city of Minot, North Dakota sustained the greatest flood in its history. Rather than buckling under the immense weight of the flood on a personal and community level, government, civic groups, and citizens began to immediately assess and address the... Полное описание

Discover more secrets about the Shadowhunters as they fight to protect the world from demons in the third book in the internationally bestselling series. Amid the chaos of war, the Shadowhunters must decide to fight with the vampires, werewolves and other Downworlder... Полное описание