This book presents a new interpretation of the history of English. Access to large corpuses of English has allowed scholars to assess the minutiae of linguistic change with much greater precision than before, often pinpointing the beginnings of linguistic innovations in place and time. The author us..
The story of Lionel is a one-hundred-year saga of the world's most famous model trains. Yet in 1967, the company filed for bankruptcy, and in 1969 Lionel licensed its electric train manufacturing to breakfast-cereal conglomerate General Mills. This book examines the five distinct eras of Lionel's hi..
ReviewA powerful study of New York City-of its glamour, of the tawdry hopelessness of so many who live there, and of the power-mad honchos who feed on them. -- Publishers WeeklyDeft dialogue and detail. -- San Antonio Express-NewsEdgy...sharp. -- Kirkus ReviewsPowerful. -- Publishers WeeklySurprisin..
The ninth edition introduces business professionals to basic economic concepts, institutions, relationships, and terminology. It has been updated with the most current qualitative data. Over 20 new applications have been added that help them connect economics to real-world experiences. They’ll gain ..
Newly updated, the Seventh Edition of Economics: Theory and Practice introduces students to basic economic concepts, institutions, relationships, and terminology. Covering a range of timely subjects and featuring engaging pedagogical tools, this book prepares students to use economic thinking in the..
Designed for the Survey of Economics course, the eighth edition of Economics: Theory and Practice introduces students to basic economic concepts, institutions, relationships, and terminology. This book prepares students to use economic thinking in their classes, careers, and everyday lives. Author: ..
Dark days loom as Spider-Man faces adversaries old and new - and learns that not only does great power come with great responsibility, but also great heartache. This volume includes classic stories featuring Spider-Man vs. the Hulk in Canada, the deaths of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin, the first ..
Part super-hero spectacle and part spiritual allegory, Adam Warlock must struggle with his inner demons even as he strives to oppose such dreadful threats as the Man-Beast, the Magus and Thanos of Titan! Collecting MARVEL PREMIERE #1-2, WARLOCK (1972) #1-15, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #176-178, STRANGE ..
The sixth edition of internationally acclaimed strategy volume retains the established strengths of previous editions while updating and revising material to address today's corporate climate. The book builds on the practice of strategic management and blends theory with practice with case studies f..
FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION, Eleventh Edition, helps students understand the key educational issues and policies affecting American education. Through an array of applied features, the authors help to prepare students for their careers by tying the book's themes to students' future practice. These incl..
Great book about goaltender Cheevers, Book is in great condition Author: CHEEVERS, Gerry with Trent FRAYNE. Publisher: McClelland & Stewart. Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0396064264 ISBN-13: 9780396064268..
From events at Nuremberg and Tokyo after World War II, to the recent trials of Slobodan Miloševi and Saddam Hussein, war crimes trials are an increasingly pervasive feature of the aftermath of conflict. In his new book, Law, War and Crime, Gerry Simpson explores the meaning and effect of such trial..
In his eighth action-packed mystery, journalist Jack McMorrow investigates the murder of a woman with mysterious ties to a wealthy and powerful Boston family, who may have some dark and dangerous secrets that they will do anything to hide. Reprint. Author: Boyle, Gerry Publisher: Berkley Binding: ma..
Even though full-figured vampire Glory St. Clair knows a kilt won’t do her hips any favors, she’s willing to travel to Scotland and beyond for Jeremiah Campbell, her hunky on-again, off-again lover. Glory is thrilled when their reunion is a welcome one-until an attack leaves Jerry with amnesia, unab..
Rhetorical Form of Carlyle's Sartor Resartus Author: Brookes, Gerry H. Publisher: Univ of California Pr Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0520022130 ISBN-13: 9780520022133..
An entertaining, often surprising look at the life of the world’s most influential fictional character.He is the embodiment of charity and generosity, a creation of mythology, a tool of clever capitalists. The very idea of him is enduring and powerful.Santa Claus was born in early-nineteenth-century..
We've all watched in awe of the grace and precision of the gymnast on the balance beam, the speed and fluidity of the Olympic sprinter, the sheer power of the 95-mile-per-hour fastball. Underlying these athletic accomplishments are complex mechanics and physics working in perfect synchronization.An ..
How to predict thermoplastics behavior in high-performance structural applications Here's the very first engineering resource with all the data and design/analysis techniques you need to work with even the newest thermoplastics. Structural Analysis of Thermoplastic Components by Gerry Trantina and R..
This law school casebook provides a comprehensive review of the estate planning process. It is easily adaptable to two- and three-credit courses and seminars. The new edition retains the basic structure of the prior edition with significant updates to reflect recent developments in law and practice...
The brain holds some 10 billion neurons, an truly amazing number. But taken one at a time, there is nothing amazing about a nerve cell. If you stimulate one, it will stimulate other neurons to which it is connected. And that is all that a neuron does. And yet arising from this great mass of simple c..
This book contains a wealth of information with musical examples on nearly every page. Contents: Part 1: Concepts & Fundamentals *Tone *Intonation *Rhythmic ensemble *Orchestral balance *Articulation - the winds *Bowing - the strings Part 2: Baton technique & its application *Score preparation *Orga..
Describes the background of The Old Man and the Sea, discusses its themes, and looks at its critical reception Author: Brenner, Gerry Publisher: Twayne Pub Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0805780408 ISBN-13: 9780805780406..
"Photographers have been making photobooks--bound collections of their works--ever since the birth of photography in the early nineteenth century ... This publication tells the story of photography via the history of the photobook, revealing the ways in which photographers have influenced each other..
At last, a truly comprehensive look at Christmas and all of its customs with its long history around the world. The World Encyclopedia of Christmas contains articles on the history of Christmas baking, drinking, and merrymaking, and Christmas dramas, music, literature, art, and films. It includes en..