This title explores a range of key materials, their properties and their uses. The title encourages readers to engage with this subject area via accessible text and modern imagery.Discover & Learn is a fascinating series that delves into key areas of learning. Each title features a mixture of diagrams, illustrations and photographs to make the information accessible and

\"Tower of Basel\" is the first investigative history of the world\'s most secretive global financial institution. Based on extensive archival research in Switzerland, Britain, and the United States, and in-depth interviews with key decision-makers--including Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the US Federal Reserve; Sir Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England; and former senior Bank for International

Over 90 brand-new and mouthwatering recipes by the bestselling One Pound

2019 Choice Outstanding Academic Title In Clues to Lower Mississippi Valley Histories David V. Kaufman offers a stunning relational analysis of social, cultural, and linguistic change in the Lower Mississippi Valley from 500 to 1700. He charts how linguistic evidence aids the understanding of earlier cultural and social patterns, traces the diaspora of indigenous peoples, and uncovers instances of

Master critical leadership skills and gain an understanding of the theory needed to become an effective business leader in today�s turbulent times with Richard Daft\'s THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, 8E. In this edition you explore the latest thinking in leadership theory and contemporary practices in organizations throughout the world. New content addresses emerging topics from how to lead agile, hybrid

If children are to succeed and progress at school, schools and teachers need to understand how children experience the classroom. What do they think? How does school make them feel? This book brings together the author′s work on children′s classroom experiences in a variety of contexts. The author uses student voice to show what children think of classrooms, tasks, tests and exams, and how this impacts

Useful methodology has been developed in accelerated testing. This work deals with the topic Accelerated Testing: Statistical Models, Test Plans, and Data Analyses. It is useful for

As seen on the Today Show! Dynamic Aging isn\'t that same old \"senior fitness,\" \"senior stretching,\" \"senior strength\" book you\'ve seen again and again. This book is about using simple exercises to feel better and get back to living vitally no matter your age. Don\'t blame your age if you\'re feeling creaky. It could just be the way you\'re using (or not using) your body. ―Washington Post on

At the age of four, Wilhelm Richard Wagner made his first impression on the theatrical world when he pounded on a bass drum and stopped the performance at the Dresden Playhouse-right in the midst of his stepfather\'s lines. This ill-fated incident put a temporary stop to Richard\'s nights backstage, and the punishment was almost more than exuberant little \"Dicker\" could bear. No more trunks to explore,

Delicious and nourishing recipes that are easy to eat and swallow The simple act of eating is a challenge for millions of people whose ability to chew and swallow has been compromised by the debilitating effects of age or disease. The Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook presents a collection of more than 150 nutritious recipes that make eating enjoyable and satisfying for anyone who has difficulty

Tuesday\'s child is full of grace . Her faith is tested and she is driven to make a scandalous and life-changing choice - one she may well spend the rest of her days seeking forgiveness for

A DEMON IN THE DUNESWith their rigorous training session behind them, Satou\'s party is finally prepared to take on the tougher enemies of the Celivera Labyrinth. Never ones to shy away from a side quest or two, they also find a hot spring and open a Japanese-style inn on the spot. Areamasters and floormasters beware This group is refreshed and ready for battle Unfortunately, the opponent who finds

Situated on the cusp of West and East, between the foothills of the Alps and the mighty \'Blue Danube\', Vienna has long presented authors with a wealth of material for stories that entertain and intrigue. The city\'s famous quality of life and rich variety of cultural offerings is apparent here at every turn, but so too is its darker side, whether it be the Viennese obsession with death and decay

Everyone has known the feeling of being present. Babies and toddlers live there almost constantly. Great performers work in this state. Great athletes win in it. Great teachers teach in it. Every great communicator speaks from this place. This book helps you discover the secrets to that elusive quality actors call

From New York Times bestselling author Nick Ortner comes a beautiful picture book that will help children discover calm through the magic of mindful breathing: Do YOU have the magic breath?Let\'s see...Take a deeeeeep breath in...and BLOW it out......and like magic, you can feel better just by breathing Sometimes it\'s hard to feel happy. But with this interactive picture book, children breathe along

Divorced, and perhaps a little bruised, Luke Wright journeys off the sunken roads of southern England and into himself, pursued by murderous swans, empty car seats, and his father\'s skeleton

In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in the midst of his army career, research for this book commenced and over the years numerous sources have been consulted.Victoria Crosses on the Western Front: Battle of Albert, is designed for the battlefield visitor as much

But when her editor asked her to write an instant true crime book on the murder trial of Ashlyn Bryant, Mercer finds a new purpose. On trial for the murder of her baby, Ashlyn is currently the most hated person in America. And Ashlyn is so obviously the villain of the story: a party girl, man-crazy, ambitious and