Mixed race studies is one of the fastest growing, as well as one of the most important and controversial areas in the field of race and ethnic relations. Bringing together pioneering and controversial scholarship from both the social and the biological sciences, as well as the humanities, this reade..
From the Inside Flap(back cover)5THANNIVERSARYEDITIONÂI have, by the way, seen 943 of the 1001 movies, and am carefully rationing the remaining titles to prolong my life.Â--Roger EbertÂ. . . a great motivating guide to cinema. After reading one of its engaging, often profound entries on a missed fil..
Schneider, Steven Jay Author: Schneider, Steven Jay Publisher: B E S Pub Co Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0764164228 ISBN-13: 9780764164224..
Action movies can be called the purest form of cinema because they tell their stories visually, rather than through dialogue. Summarized in this entertaining book are 101 of the most famous action films of all time, from the early swashbucklers starring Douglas Fairbanks, to sci-fi panoramas like St..
**New York Times Bestseller**Jay Winik brings to life in “gripping” detail (The New York Times Book Review) the year 1944, which determined the outcome of World War II and put more pressure than any other on an ailing yet determined President Roosevelt.1944 was a year that could have stymied the All..
For everyone who loves the taste and aroma of authentic, home-made curry, this wide-ranging cookbook is packed with simple and delicious recipes for different curries from around the world. Whether you prefer the tangy taste of Lemongrass Chicken Curry, the smells of Aromatic Pork Belly Curry or the..
A copy of this valuable book is destined to find its way into the home of every true movie fan, cinema scholar, and film critic. It's a chronological compendium that profiles the 501 most important film directors of all time. Entries--augmented with a photo of each director plus movie stills from hi..
Students will master the objectives for the new MCSE exam # 79-297 using an approach created specifically for the classroom. Their learning will be enhanced with extensive end-of-chapter exercises and hands-on projects. Author: Adamson, Jay Publisher: Course Technology Binding: Paperback Language: E..
747 is the thrilling story behind "the Queen of the Skies" -- the Boeing 747 -- as told by Joe Sutter, one of the most celebrated engineers of the twentieth century, who spearheaded its design and construction.Born in 1921 in Seattle, Sutter grew up on a hilltop overlooking the Boeing plant and flyi..
When he went to bed on the night of September 6, 1988, seventeen-year-old Marty Tankleff was a typical kid in the upscale Long Island community of Belle Terre. He was looking forward to starting his senior year at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School the next day. But instead, Marty woke in the morning ..
Chronicles the life and crimes of twenty-eight-year-old Michael Lee Lockhart, a handsome and charming serial killer who idolized Ted Bundy and who launched a horrifying nine-month spree of rape, torture, murder, and mutilation across five states and two continents. Original. Author: Fletcher, Slade ..
Color photographs and an evocative, anecdotal text capture the beauty, simplicity, and special quality of Vermont town and country life at Christmas Author: Parini, Jay Publisher: Little Brown & Co Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0316110752 ISBN-13: 9780316110754..
The power of VHDL-without the complexity!Want to leverage VHDL's remarkable power without bogging down in its notorious complexity Get A VHDL Primer, Third Edition. This up-to-the-minute introduction to VHDL focuses on the features you need to get results-with extensive practical examples so you ca..
As refreshing as its tone is the innovative approach this book takes to economic theory and agricultural marketing strategies. This book offers versatility by covering a wide range of topics that include both traditional economic theory and organizational economics. Novice readers will gravitate to ..
1 HARDCOVER BOOK (no dust cover, as issued) Author: Jay D. Humphrey Publisher: Springer Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0387402497 ISBN-13: 0000387402497..
REA's new TESTware edition of AP Biology 7th Edition is completely aligned with the official AP Biology exam. Covers all AP Biology areas and reviews all 12 AP Biology Labs, including chemistry of life, molecules and cells, botany, zoology, genetics, evolution, ecology and more! The book features 6 ..
While Applying Social Statistics is 'about' social statistics and includes all of the topics generally covered in similar texts, it is first and foremost a book about how sociologists use statistics. Its emphasis is on statistical reasoning in sociology and on showing how these principles can be app..
One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of Richmond, a daring last-ditch Southern plan for guerrilla warfare, Lee's harrowing retreat, and then, Appomattox. It saw Lincoln's assassination just five days later and a near-successful plot to decapitate the Union government, followed by chaos and ..
Aquarium hobbyists who are interested in breeding fishes and invertebrates will find a bonanza of information in this profusely illustrated book. Explained here is the biology of fish breeding, with focus on taxonomy, population management, genetics, inbreeding versus selective breeding, culling, re..
Is it possible to construct an artificial person Researchers in the field of artificial intelligence have for decades been developing computer programs that emulate human intelligence. This book goes beyond intelligence and describes how close we are to recreating many of the other capacities that ..
Review A valuable introductory book for students, Western or otherwise, in Asian Studies. -- Tan See Kam, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Product Description This concise introduction to contemporary Asian societies goes beyond the clichés and stereotypes to explore the cultural dynamics..
Product DescriptionASTRONOMY: FROM THE EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE describes the current state of astronomy, both the fundamentals of astronomical knowledge that have been built up over decades and the exciting advances that are now taking place. The writing style is friendly and carefully detailed. It se..
ASTRONOMY: FROM THE EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE describes the current state of astronomy, both the fundamentals of astronomical knowledge that have been built up over decades and the exciting advances that are now taking place. The writing style is friendly and carefully detailed. It serves as a valuable ..
Auction Theory is the standard reference on auctions and the first source of authoritative information about multi-unit auctions. The book develops the main concepts of auction theory from scratch in a self-contained and theoretically rigorous manner. It explores auctions and competitive bidding as ..