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The Life of Gluckel of Hameln: A Memoir

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gluckel / Glueckel / Abrahams, Beth-Zion, PUBLISHER: Jewish Publication Society of America, Gluckel of Hameln was a marvel of her time: an accomplished businesswoman as well as the mother of twelve. Devastated by the death of her beloved husband in , she proceeded to write the riveting memoir that would become a timeless classic, revealing much about Jewish life in seventeenth-century Germany. This volume also features an introduction by translator Beth-Zion Abrahams that provides a fuller background of the author's life and tells how Gluckel came to write the memoir that would provide insight for centuries to come into Jewish, European, and women's history.

Breaking Ground: An Immigrant's Journey from Poland to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Libeskind, Daniel / Crichton, Sarah, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, More than a memoir. An autobiography of architecture, culture, and people. One of the most influential architects of our time recounts an extraordinary life-from his childhood in post-war Poland as the son of Holocaust survivors to his controversial and dramatic recounting of the designing of the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center.

An Introduction to Crop Physiology:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Milthorpe, F. L. / Milthorpe / Moorby, J., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book was made available as a second edition in . It provides an understanding of the ways in which the various physiological processes are integrated to produce the responses shown by whole plants growing in the variable environment in the field, whilst stressing the quantitative aspects of these relationships. This was the first general text to attempt such a treatment, thereby digesting much material that had been found only in research papers or detailed monographs and complementing the reductionist approach of most standard texts of plant physiology. Most of the subject matter concerns agricultural systems, but many of the concepts and approaches are applicable to more complex natural ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on integrating knowledge from many sources and on trying to assess quantitatively the importance of each component. The result is a comprehensive account making the book a valuable background for all interested in the study of plants in the field.

Introduction to Paleobiology - Benton Harper

Causa inutilizzo vendo Introduction ti Paleobiology and the Fossil Record - Benton Harper. Libro NUOVO.

The Last Angel: A Kayla Steele Adventure

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rhodes, Natasha, PUBLISHER: Solaris, An angel is found murdered on the streets of Sunset Boulevard. To the media gossip mongers, it's the biggest story ever. To the Hunters, an underground monster-fighting hit-squad, it's just another case of 'whodunnit'. To Kayla Steele, their youngest and newest member, it means a last, desperate chance to bring her murdered fiance back from the dead, and to others with a far darker purpose it is the means to destroy the human race. If the Hunters are to stop the onset of Armageddon they must join forces with their most hated enemies, the warewolves...

Public Health at the Crossroads: Achievements and Prospects

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beaglehole, Robert / Bonita, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book, both an introduction to public health as a discipline and a critique of its development over recent times, reviews epidemiological and demographic trends internationally. It provides an overview of major health trends; a summary of the current state of the world's health; a review of recent estimates of the global burden of disease; and an examination of the pattern of modern epidemics, the impact of disability, and the causes of premature death in rich and poor countries alike. With examples drawn from diverse geographical and medical areas, this text challenges clinicians and public health practitioners at all levels. The authors argue for an inclusive vision of public health based on the application in public policy of improved epidemiological understanding of the causes of disease.

Psychopharmacology of Antidepressants

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stahl, Stephen M. / Stahl, Stahl M., PUBLISHER: Informa Healthcare, An innovative, easily-accessible introduction to the subject for both clinicians and trainees. Illustrated throughout in colour, this handbook offers an invaluable visual lesson detailing data and information on all classes of antidepressants currently available. Acquista Ora

Bagehot: The English Constitution

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bagehot / Smith, Paul / Geuss, Raymond, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This is a new and highly accessible rendition of one of the classics of English political writing. Paul Smith presents the text of the first () edition of Bagehot's The English Constitution, together with the original conclusion, as well as Bagehot's long introduction to the second edition of . All the usual student-friendly features of the Cambridge Texts series are present, including a concise explanatory introduction, select bibliography and brief biographies of key figures, as well as annotation designed to explain to modern readers some of Bagehot's more arcane contemporary allusions.

A Preface to Milton: Revised Edition: Preface Books Series

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Potter, Lois, PUBLISHER: Longman Publishing Group, A must read before tackling the works of Milton "A bible of Milton.."."Daily Telegraph (UK)." Explores important places and people in Milton's life and their effect on he and his writings. Examines three of his major works including "Paradise Lost." This invaluable account provides an excellent introduction to the life and works of John Milton, one of the great writers of the English language, ranking second only to Shakespeare. Clearly and concisely it outlines his life and cultural background and their effects on his work, setting him firmly in the context of the tumultuous 17th century times in which he lived and wrote. In this fascinating introduction, A Preface to Milton, Lois potter leases us in no doubt about his importance in the canon of English literature. Dr. Lois Potter is senior lecturer in English as the University of Leicester

The Adventures of an Aluminum Can: A Story about Recycling

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Inches, Alison / Chambers, Mark, PUBLISHER: Little Simon, Peek into this diary of an aluminum can as it goes on a journey from inside a bauxite rock, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a display on a bookshelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it emerges into its new life?as a baseball bat This 8x8 paperback storybook is told from the point of view of an enthusiastic aluminum can. The diary entries are fun and humorous, yet point out the ecological significance behind each product and the resources used to make it.

The Boys' Club

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kocan, George, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Ted spent 15 years in Korea as a specialist in psychological warfare. While there, he had a religious experience that led to his ordination to the Catholic priesthood. Back in the U.S., where the bishop assigned him as pastor to the parish of his boyhood, he makes a horrible discovery that brings him face-to-face with an evil conspiracy of priests known as the aBoysa Club.a The ensuing conflict results in a stay for Ted at a mental institution, the murder of an investigator from the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, an arrest and a trip to jail, the exposure of a bizarre Satanic ritual, and other assaults and betrayals against the human spirit.

Wavelets in Physics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fang, L. Z. / Fang, Li-Chih / Thews, Robert L., PUBLISHER: World Scientific Publishing Company, Recent advances have shown wavelets to be an effective, and even necessary, mathematical tool for theoretical physics. This book is a timely overview of the progress of this new frontier. It includes an introduction to wavelet analysis, and applications in the fields of high energy physics, astrophysics, cosmology and statistical physics. The topics are selected for the interests of physicists and graduate students of theoretical studies. It emphasizes the need for wavelets in describing and revealing structure in physical problems, which is not easily accomplishing by other methods.

An Introduction to Thermal Physics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Daniel V Schroeder, PUBLISHER: Pearson Education, NA

An Introduction to Book History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alistair McCleery David Finkelstein, PUBLISHER: Routledge, NA

Weddings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Diagram Group, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, An indispensable guide to all wedding arrangements. Details the roles of the main participants, from the bride and groom down to the flower girl. Includes advice and suggestions to help make that special day go smoothly.

Little Red Riding Hood

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Evetts-Secker, Josephine / Ceccoli, Nicoletta, PUBLISHER: Barefoot Books, Breathtakingly illustrated by award-winning artist Nicoletta Ceccoli Gift market -- A classic story that appeals to both boys and girls Dramatic perspectives and vibrant colors invite children to see the world from an alternative viewpoint Many children will be aware of the story before they pick up the book, encouraging reluctant readers to feel more confident about their literacy skills A gentle introduction to discussions about "do and don't" for children when they are alone

Power System Analysis [With Disk]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sadaat, Hadi / Saadat, Hadi, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, Power System Analysis, is intended to provide complete coverage of power system analysis and design. It gives an introduction to fundamentals concepts and modern topics with applications to real-world problems. This is the first book in this area to full integrate MATLAB and SIMULINK throughout.

Managing Business Ethics: Straight Talk about How to Do It

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Trevino, Linda Klebe / Nelson, Katherine A., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, While most business ethics texts focus exclusively on individual decision making--what should an individual do--this resource presents the whole business ethics story. Highly realistic, readable, and down-to-earth, it moves from the individual to the managerial to the organizational level, focusing on business ethics in an organizational context to promote an understanding of complex influences on behavior. The new "Fifth Edition" is the perfect text for students entering the workplace, those seeking to become professionals in training, communications, compliance, in addition to chief ethics officers, corporate counsel, heads of human resources, and senior executives. Acquista Ora

Starting Out with Visual Basic [With CD]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gaddis, Tony / Irvine, Kip, PUBLISHER: Addison Wesley Publishing Company, "Starting Out with Visual Basic "teaches Visual Basic from the ground up and assumes no prior background in programming. This book provides an introduction to Visual Basic , using slow-paced discussion to help readers with no previous programming experience master the concepts that lead to success with VB . This book is designed for readers with little or no background in programming who want to learn the VB language.

From Russian Into English: An Introduction to Simultaneous

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Visson, Lynn, PUBLISHER: Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Company, Previously published by Ardis, this is the standard work for building practical skills in interpretation of Russian

Planning Design Engineering Sys CL

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dandy, G. C. / Dandy / Warner, R., PUBLISHER: Spons Architecture Price Book, This comprehensive introduction to the scope and nature of engineering offers students a commonsense approach to the solution of engineering problems. Case studies and real-world examples are used to illustrate the role of the engineer, the type of work involved and the methodology employed in engineering practice.

American Jewry and the Civil War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Korn, Bertram Wallace, PUBLISHER: Jewish Publication Society of America, War has long been considered a classic text on the Jewish role in early American history -- on the Jewish community as a whole during the tumultuous years of the war, and on its effort to raise the concept of human rights and equality above restrictions based on race or religion. This extensive volume features a new foreword and new afterword, as well as an author's preface to the original edition, an author's preface to the first paperback edition (), an epilogue, four appendixes, notes, a bibliography, and an index.

Advice and Support: The Early Years,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spector, Ronald H., PUBLISHER: University Press of the Pacific, The present volume describes the activities of the U.S. Army in Vietnam during World War II, military advice and assistance to the French government during the immediate postwar years, and the advisory program that developed after the Geneva Agreements of . Its scope ranges from high-level policy decisions to low-echelon advisory operations in the field, presented against a background of relevant military and political developments. The author enjoyed access to the official records of the period and examined personal papers, interviews, other documentary sources, and miscellaneous published materials. Useful not only as a study of military assistance but as a view of the Army as an agent of national policy, this volume is a fitting introduction to the overall study of the conflict in Vietnam.

Real Estate Buying/Selling Guide for Washington

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Covello, Charles J., PUBLISHER: Self-Counsel Press, A house is perhaps the largest single purchase made by the average consumer. Even so, few people understand what they are buying or how they are paying for it. Written by a specialist in real estate law, this practical guide emphasizes solutions to the problems involved in real estate transactions, and provides an excellent introduction to the field of real estate for both the buyer and seller.

Limiting Government An Introduction to Constitutionalism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Andras Sajo, PUBLISHER: Central European University Press, NA

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