Product DescriptionPrepare to be even more revolted, flabbergasted, appalled, and completely entertained by this incredible follow-up collection of absolutely true trivia from the author of 5 People Who Died During Sex. Nothing is too insane, too inane, or too sacred for Karl Shaw’s eclectic lists o..
This authoritative history of the 20th Century Limited from 1902 to its 1967 demise examines the train; its steam, electric, and diesel motive power; and its swank passenger cars, services, and amenities. The Century was a train of magnates and movie stars, with a red carpet rolled out for departure..
“Heartfelt and ever-endearing-equal parts information and inspiration. This is a book to keep by your bedside and return to often.”-Amy Dickinson, nationally syndicated advice columnist "Ask Amy"More than one thousand extraordinary Americans share their stories and the wisdom they have gained on liv..
INTELLIGENCE IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND Author: Abt, Karl W Publisher: Vantage Press Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0533148790 ISBN-13: 9780533148790..
Henry, a Christian boy, spends the first night of Chanukah at the home of his Jewish friend, and the boys hear the story about the Jews' fight for religious liberty against the tyrant Antiochus. Reprint. Author: Kuskin, Karla Publisher: HarperCollins Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 006..
Austrain-born conductor Bohm (1894-1981) recounts his life and musical career. Especially interesting are his interactions with Caruso and Strauss, and his time under Nazi rule. Transcribed from interviews, and translated from the 1970 German edition. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, O..
Presents one hundred techniques for using Adobe Illustrator CS4, covering such topics as using the Pen tool, using the Eraser tool, editing paths, creating fills and strokes, working with layers, applying transparency, and managing the workflow. Author: Karlins, David Publisher: Adobe Pr Binding: Pa..
Serving as the foundation for a one-semester course in stochastic processes for students familiar with elementary probability theory and calculus, Introduction to Stochastic Modeling, Fourth Edition, bridges the gap between basic probability and an intermediate level course in stochastic processes...
Featuring updated content, vivid applications, and integrated coverage of graphing utilities, the ninth edition of this hands-on trigonometry text guides readers step by step, from the right triangle to the unit-circle definitions of the trigonometric functions. Examples with matched problems illust..
Examines the behavior and characteristics of arthropods and vertebrates with sophisticated architectural skills Author: Frisch, Karl Von Publisher: Harcourt Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0151072515 ISBN-13: 9780151072514..
This user-friendly survey of applied mathematics prepares readers to deal with the finite mathematics and calculus they may encounter while working in business, economics, life sciences, or social sciences. The emphasis throughout is on computational skills, ideas, and problem solving rather than on..
Grand political accomplishment and artistic productivity were the hallmarks of Augustus Caesar's reign (31 B.C. to A.D. 14), which has served as a powerful model of achievement for societies throughout Western history. Although much research has been done on individual facets of Augustan culture, Ka..
This book analyzes the tradeoffs involved in restoring beaches and dunes on intensively developed coasts, the most effective approaches to use, and the ways to educate and involve stakeholders. It identifies restoration strategies that enhance natural processes and make coastal landforms more dynami..
Most Americans-even environmentalists-date the emergence of laws protecting nature to the early 1970s. But Karl Boyd Brooks shows that, far from being a product of that activist decade, American environmental law emerged well before the first Earth Day, often in unexpected places far from Capitol Hi..
The Benchmarking Workbook will do exactly what the title suggestsmake it easier for you to put theory into practice. It is a"do-it-yourself" guide to benchmarking. Benchmarking methods aresimple, easy to grasp, and universal everyone can do it! But manypeople suffer from unclear frames of reference,..
Ecocriticism, a field of study that has expanded dramatically over the past decade, has nevertheless remained until recently closely focused on critical analyses of nature writing and literature of wilderness. Karla Armbruster and Kathleen R. Wallace push well beyond that established framework with ..
Beyond the Synagogue Gallery recounts the emergence of new roles for American Jewish women in public worship and synagogue life. Karla Goldman's study of changing patterns of female religiosity is a story of acculturation, of adjustments made to fit Jewish worship into American society.Goldman focus..
For over 70 years, prospective and enrolled law students have been assigned to read a text that prepares them what they are about to encounter. That text isBramble Bush.This classic answers questions that all students have when starting law school, and virtually takes them inside the classroom like ..
C'est a Toi Workbook: Level 3 (French Edition) Author: Fawbush, Karla Publisher: Emc Pub Binding: Paperback Language: french ISBN-10: 0821933132 ISBN-13: 9780821933138..
Built from the ground up to meet the needs of today's calculus learners, Calculus was the first book to pair a complete calculus syllabus with the best elements of reform like extensive verbalization and strong geometric visualization. The Third Edition of this groundbreaking book has been crafted a..
Designed to be accessible, this book develops a thorough, functional understanding of calculus in preparation for its application in other areas. Concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem solving.Covers calculus with an emphasis..