Laundering billions of dollars at the WASPS empire headquarters, lovers Gainer and Leslie plot the ultimate heist against the deadly stuffed shirts at 19 Purchase Street, in a story of greed, murder, and revenge Author: Browne, Gerald A. Publisher: Grand Central Pub Binding: Paperback Language: Engl..
This account of the St. Petersburg labor movement during the First Russian Revolution focuses on the sources and meaning of the extraordinary explosion of labor militancy in 1905 - a year that saw more striking workers than ever before in Russian history, almost a quarter of them in the capital. In ..
The author recreates a number of incidents that have occurred in the course of his work with the animals at Whipsnade Zoo in England and reveals his concern for the protection of wildlife Author: Gerald Durrell Publisher: Touchstone Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0671413880 ISBN-13: 9..
World War II was a turning point in twentieth-century American history, and its effects on American society have been studied from virtually every conceivable historical angle. Until now, though, the role of religion--an important aspect of life on the home front--has essentially been overlooked. In..
Suggestions for practical uses of the copperplate hand accompany detailed instruction for the use of a flexible, pointed pen in learning this calligraphic style which is a descendant of Italic Author: Krimm, Gerald Publisher: Taplinger Pub Co Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0800818652 ..
This book describes and illustrates all the rolling stock commonly used by any American railroad, including the 150 different types of locomotive. The renowned Peterson Identification System pinpoints the key field marks that distinguish one railroad car from another. The guide also lists the 840 di..
On August 13, 1944, during his 44th combat mission, Joe Moser's P-38 Lightning was shot down. Captured by Nazi forces, he and his fellow group of Allied fliers were scheduled for execution as “terrorfliegers” and shipped in overcrowded cattle cars to Buchenwald-the infamous work camp where tens of t..
This volume is designed as a textbook for an introductory course on wavelet analysis and time-frequency analysis aimed at graduate students or advanced undergraduates in science and engineering. It can also be used as a self-study or reference book by practicing researchers in signal analysis and re..
What do governments do when much of their population simply gets up and walks away In Mexico and other migrant-sending countries, mass emigration prompts governments to negotiate a new social contract with their citizens abroad. After decades of failed efforts to control outflow, the Mexican state ..
A Primer of Linear Algebra Author: Bradley, Gerald L. Publisher: Pearson College Div Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0137003285 ISBN-13: 9780137003280..
Book by Mast, Gerald Author: Mast, Gerald Publisher: Bobbs-Merrill Co Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0672615215 ISBN-13: 9780672615214..
Product Description 'Solid, straightforward detection mingled with family mayhem.' KIRKUS REVIEWS ON A THRUST TO THE VITALS Returning to Elmhurst many years after his involuntary departure, to attend a civic reception in his honour, Sir Rufus Seward had ignored the maxim that 'going back' is not alw..
In this intimate self-portrait, Ford speaks candidly about his private life, political battles in Congress, experiences as a Warren Commission member and as House Minority Leader, and attempts to reunite a nation fragmented by Watergate Author: Ford, Gerald R. Publisher: Harper & Row / Reader's Dige..
Spirited illustrations bring to life Ella Fitzgerald's adaptation of the classic nursery rhyme about a young girl in search of the perfect springtime basket. Author: Fitzgerald, Ella Publisher: Philomel Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0399232060 ISBN-13: 9780399232060..
What goes on in our head when we have a thought Why do the physical events that occur inside a fistful of gelatinous tissue give rise to the world of conscious experience In The Universe of Consciousness , Gerald Edelman and Giulio Tononi present for the first time a full-scale theory of conscious..
“[Chertavian] demonstrates that with hard work and the right supports … young adults can overcome even the toughest of circumstances.”-Geoffrey Canada, president and CEO, Harlem Children’s ZoneThere are many good jobs in America-and many urban young adults eager to take them-if they can bridge the O..
The inspiring story of a pioneering program that is redefining urban young adults as economic assets, not deficitsDuring Gerald Chertavian’s many years as a Big Brother, the former technology entrepreneur realized that our nation’s "Opportunity Divide" strands millions of young, disadvantaged, yet m..
An exquisitely written and crafted contribution to human understanding...a very good book. (from front cover) Author: May, Gerald Publisher: HARPER & ROW Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0060655364 ISBN-13: 9780060655365..
Addiction and Grace offers an inspiring and hope-filled vision for those who desire to explore the mystery of who and what they really are. May examines the "processes of attachment" that lead to addiction and describes the relationship between addiction and spiritual awareness. He also details the ..
Written by an accomplished amateur astronomer and available for the first time in North America, this advanced guide is designed to take your evening explorations to new heights. Beginning with an explanation of the fundamental principles of practical astronomy, author North provides essential infor..
AIDS UPDATE 2010 presents a balanced review of current research and information on HIV infection, HIV disease, and AIDS. AIDS UPDATE 2010 places discussion within a biological, medical, and social framework, helping readers more fully understand this devastating pandemic. Author: Stine, Gerald Publi..
For undergraduate business ethics, social responsibility in business, or business and society courses.Business is a Human Endeavor, Where Every Decision and Action Has a Personal Result for All Individuals InvolvedThe primary focus of this book is on American business values, but it also examines ho..
A compact anthology of American short fiction that explores an expanded idea of family. The book is arranged according to 7 types of family relationships: grandparent and grandchild, couples, father and child, mother and child, siblings, family ties, and adoptions. Author: Gerald W. Bergevin Publish..
Looks at the history of American immigration, discusses immigration policy and illegal immigration, and looks at arguments for changing or keeping the current policy Author: Leinwand, Gerald Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 053113038X ISBN-13: 9780531130384..
This anthology presents an ambitious cross-section of Jewish American short fiction. It covers a full century of extraordinary writings, from turn-of-the-century immigrant fiction to stories by some of the finest young contemporary American writers. To read through its pages is to encounter a remark..