The cutting-edge science that is taking the measure of the universeThe Little Book of Cosmology provides a breathtaking look at our universe on the grandest scales imaginable. Written by one of the world\'s leading experimental cosmologists, this short but deeply insightful book describes what scientists are revealing through precise measurements of the faint thermal afterglow of the Big Bang--known

CAVS (Paul Cavalieri), a prolific and influential Bronx graffiti writer for nearly 40 years, shares hundreds of photos of his work, his progression as an artist, and stories of the New York City graffiti scene through the decades in one colorful volume. From the Wakefield neighborhood in the northern borough of the Bronx, CAVS tells his own story in his own singular voice. With a chapter examining

If it never rained again . . . what would happen? What could you live without? You could live without chocolate or TV, right? Those things are easy to lose. But what about a world without any sunlight or rain falling from the skies? Could you live in a world where plants or animals had disappeared? How about a world where you couldn\'t even go to the toilet? Discover what it would be like to live

Zoopolis offers a new agenda for the theory and practice of animal rights. Most animal rights theory focuses on the intrinsic capacities or interests of animals, and the moral status and moral rights that these intrinsic characteristics give rise to. Zoopolis shifts the debate from the realm of moral theory and applied ethics to the realm of political theory, focusing on the relational obligations

This book offers a nuanced and detailed examination of two of the most important current debates about contemporary Russia\'s international activity: is Moscow acting strategically or opportunistically, and should this be understood in regional or global

\"Fantasy adventure on a grand scale, with a wealth of wilderness lore and convincing characterizations.\" --BooklistFans of Fablehaven and City of Ember will devour Michelle Paver\'s bestselling fantasy series about one boy\'s epic fight against evil and the wolf who guides him.Six thousand years ago. Powerful mages stalk the land, threatening to destroy all the forest clans. According to legend,

A highly illuminating examination of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and its insidiously traumatic impact on family members and partners. Packed with insight, compassion, and practical strategies for recovery, this is a must-read for survivors and clinicians alike. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) has a profoundly dehumanizing effect on those subject to its distortions, manipulations,

Even the Birds Grow Silent is a collection of narrative fragments told by Death. Death feels she gets a bad press nowadays, and is keen to tell her side of the story. Over afternoon tea in the Balmoral hotel in Edinburgh, the editor of A Class Act magazine gets to know the other side of Death, as she\'s never been seen

Eva is writing a story on a train. The train has stopped, but the story is just beginning ... Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children\'s imagination and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children\'s reading

A modern love story for fans of Zoella - and for anyone who has ever dreamed of being \'with the

Fresh From the Word: The Bible for a Change will inspire your reading of the Bible in a changing world. Bringing together top theologians and biblical scholars, creative writers from around the world, cutting-edge church leaders, activists for peace and justice and a range of others, Fresh From the Word offers 366 sets of notes, prayers and suggestions for action on biblical themes. This fresh approach

Happiness, calm and enlightenment need not be elusive concepts which we hear of in theory but are never able to capture. This funny, practical book by Andy Cope, the Dr. of Happiness, will show you how to transform your thinking, change gear and find a fresh new perspective that will leave you better focused on the things that matter, healthier and a great deal happier.About the Series: Little Books

Every unpacked frontline is one cutting edge of an economic system and political ideology that is destroying life on earth. Revealing our ecosystems to be under a sustained attack, Nick Meynen finds causes for hope in unconventional

The book examines the contemporary Asian city through the prism of urban design in assimilating new and established drivers of growth. This includes intensified forms of residential development, specialized commercial centers and technology parks, that drive the momentum of the contemporary city, while acting to restructure and reshape forms of capital investment. New spatial patterns are facilitated

This monograph is an innovative examination of the political economy of music. It integrates original economic theories and empirical research to shed light on the economic and social forces shaping music and society today.

Swordplay, magic, intrigue and friendships stronger than iron: the first book in a new swashbuckling fantasy series by the bestselling author of The Greatcoats.Damelas Shademantaigne picked a poor night to flee a judicial duel.He has precious little hope of escaping the wrath of Vixen, the most feared duelist in the entire city, until he stumbles through the stage doors of the magnificent Operato Belleza

An insightful and illuminating guide on understanding the psychological legacy left to us by our