Spanish is the fourth most widely spoken language in the world and a language of ever-increasing importance in the United States. In what will likely become the introduction to the history of the Spanish language, David Pharies clearly and concisely charts the evolution of Spanish from its Indo-Euro..
First Published in 2002. A Century of American Popular Music is an annotated index to over 2,000 of the most popular, best remembered, historically important and otherwise influential and interesting popular music, from the landmark publication of Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag to the latest rap hit...
This invaluable resource guides engineers through the technical writing issues that they must know in order to succeed in the field. The third edition includes numerous new examples integrated throughout the chapters that illustrate content, organization, and format of different types of documents. ..
Sophisticated in its analytical content, current and comprehensive in its coverage of all aspects of film and filmmaking, and informed throughout by fascinating historical and cultural contexts, A History of Narrative Film is widely acknowledged to be the definitive text in the field. The Fourth Edi..
This 721 page paperback book is a /First Edition Full Number Line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) Text. It contains 17 chapters full of History on Narrative Film. Includes References,Glossary, Bibliography, and Index. From Origins to German Cinema of the Weimar Period to Hollywood in the twenties. War-time a..
A comprehensive reevaluation of the nature of economic systems across the globe, A New View of Comparative Economic Systems is today's choice for today's world. This exciting text is not merely a re-treading of an obsolete Soviet-oriented text, but a fresh, new, and comprehensive reappraisal of the ..
A brief biography of the African American scientist who overcame tremendous hardship to make unusual and important discoveries in the field of agriculture. Author: Adler, David A. Publisher: Holiday House Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823414299 ISBN-13: 9780823414291..
An introduction to one of the most outstanding Americans of the twentieth century, perfect for young readers.Born in 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up to become a civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equa..
A pictorial biography of the "second George Washington of the New World" illustrates Boli+a7var's historic struggle to free Venezuela from Spanish rule. Author: Adler, David A. Publisher: Holiday House Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0823409279 ISBN-13: 9780823409273..
Interpretation of emergency radiographs is one of the most difficult skills to acquire in medicine. ABC of Emergency Radiology is unique in that it both instructs readers in the appearances of radiological abnormalities and trains them to deduce abnormalities in any radiograph by comparing it with a..
This unique interdisciplinary text and reader introduces students to the multiple genres of academic writing across the curriculum. Academic Writing is the first text to offer a discussion of academic genres and writing-to-learn and learning-to-write in college; an explanation of genre practices and..
They were unlikely comrades-in-arms. One was a self-taught, middle-aged Virginia planter in charge of a ragtag army of revolutionaries, the other a rich, glory-seeking teenage French aristocrat. But the childless Washington and the orphaned Lafayette forged a bond between them as strong as any betwe..
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.This book explains the theory, components, and practical applications of systems in turboprop, turojet, and turb..
Spanning advertising management, communication, production and promotion, this text looks at the necessary decisions-in the order in which they must be made-involved in the development and execution of an advertising campaign. The Fifth Edition has been both updated, to include current research and ..
Illustrates the natural history of amber and its historical uses in art and sculpture with photographs and descriptive text Author: Grimaldi, David A. Publisher: Harry N Abrams Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0810919664 ISBN-13: 9780810919662..
Product DescriptionBrief and affordable, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: HISTORICAL, POPULAR, AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES, ELECTION UPDATE covers American government as influenced by public opinion and national and global events. Presenting concepts through historical, popular, and global perspectives that will en..
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: HISTORICAL, POPULAR, AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES, Second edition, NO SEPARATE POLICY CHAPTERS VERSION offers a uniquely current and comprehensive introduction to American government and politics explored through three perspectives the historical, popular, and global. Author: Yalof, ..
Current estimates have more than one million people using American Sign Language (ASL) in the United States, including approximately 450,000 deaf people. As growing numbers of deaf students are integrated into standard schools, the need for ASL interpreters continues to increase. Today, many public ..
Learning ASL-American Sign Language-becomes easy with the help of this heavily illustrated book. This edition has been updated to include information on new technological developments and their related vocabulary. A useful guide both for the deaf and for those who teach or otherwise work among deaf ..
Least squares estimation, when used appropriately, is a powerful research tool. A deeper understanding of the regression concepts is essential for achieving optimal benefits from a least squares analysis. This book builds on the fundamentals of statistical methods and provides appropriate concepts t..
421 pages. "Provides engineers and statisticians with an easy-to-follow approach to evaluating and projecting component and system reliability." Author: Tobias, Paul A.; Trindade, David C. Publisher: Springer Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0442004699 ISBN-13: 9780442004699..
Recognized by many as the authoritative source of how-to and reference information for students and beginning professionals, Architectural Drafting & Design, 4th Edition - available in full-color for the very first time - details step-by-step methods for the design and layout of each type of drawing..
This is the first book to explain how the government regulates the aviation industry.Chapter 1 defines key terms and provides an overall view of the industry. Chapter 2describes the evolution of regulations and regulatory agencies. The third chapter explains how federal regulators exercise authority..
For two decades, paleoecologist David Burney and his wife, Lida Pigott Burney, have led an excavation of Makauwahi Cave on the island of Kaua‘i, uncovering the fascinating variety of plants and animals that have inhabited Hawaii throughout its history. From the unique perspective of paleoecology-the..