Mr Tompkins is back! The mild-mannered bank clerk with the short attention span and vivid imagination has inspired, charmed and informed young and old alike since the publication of the hugely successful Mr Tompkins in Paperback (by George Gamow) in 1965. He is now back in a new set of adventures exploring the extreme edges of the universe - the ...
Mr Tompkins is back! The mild-mannered bank clerk with the short attention span and vivid imagination has inspired, charmed and informed young and old alike since the publication of the hugely successful Mr Tompkins in Paperback (by George Gamow) in 1965. He is now back in a new set of adventures exploring the extreme edges of the universe - the ...
Michael Edwards tells the story of his seven year love affair with Priscilla Beaulieu Presley and how their relationship was destroyed by her decision to marry Elvis Presley. He describes their relationship and Priscilla's obsessions and sexual interludes with famous actors.
Since its publication in 2004, "Civil Society" has become a standard work of reference for all those who seek to understand the role of voluntary citizen action in the contemporary world. In this thoroughly-revised edition, Michael Edwards updates the arguments and evidence presented in the original and adds major new material on issues such as ...
Raymond Mason, the English sculptor and painter born in 1922, has lived and worked in Paris since 1946. A close friend of Giacometti, Balthus and Bacon, he has established an international reputation chiefly through a number of monumental works in Paris, Montreal, New York, Washington, and his home town of Birmingham. Although his large ...
An exercise manual offers a training technique for improving workouts by monitoring a person's heart rate, along with tips on designing exercise programs, lowering body fat, and increasing strength and stamina. Original. IP.
Eric would rather daydream about space aliens than do homework. But when his favorite playground is about to be sold to real estate developers, he launches into action. Discovering that the plan to sell the park comes from Mayor Bishop, who happens to be up for reelection, Eric convinces his mother to run for office -- or so he thinks! Eric is so ...
Oratory has an inherent cross-disciplinary appeal and this book should be of interest to undergraduate and more advanced readers in a number of subject areas, such as classical studies, literature, history, law and performance studies. The editors have contributed an introduction and linking prefaces in order to open up the material to those new ...
This effervescent, fully-illustrated guide overflows with information on the history, making, selecting, aging, and enjoyment of vintage and premium champagne. This book features detailed descriptions of every champagne in France, and includes a complete index of major suppliers. Full color photos.
Segmented Work, Divided Workers presents a restatement and expansion of the theory of labor segmentation by three of its founding scholars. The authors argue that divisions with the US working class are rooted in a segmentation of jobs since World War II. They explain the origins of job segmentation through a careful and systematic historical ...
Based on wide first-hand experience of the international failures of the last half-century, this volume argues that in an increasingly interdependent world, no-one has a future unless we work together. It describes the prospects for new international order, one that makes a fitting legacy to future generations. Covering a large amount of ground in ...
Within 10 chapters this book addresses the whole gamut of questions that may arise in the context of pregnancy resulting from assisted reproduction. Incidence of abortion, extrauterine pregnancy or chromosomal abnormalities, pregnancy complications, problems regarding mode of delivery and the health status of children at birth are covered as well ...
This is an examination of how NGOs can demonstrate and account for their successes and failures. The book reports that many NGOs are fundamentally weak in this area, and argues that unless performance is improved, confidence in their ability to deliver aid efficiently will be eroded. The first part of the book focuses on the conceptual framework ...
This is the book Bill Gates wishes he had had before the government unleashed its antitrust suit against Microsoft. More "new economy" businesses are waking up to the fact that government regulations and policies can determine the very viability of a business and realizing they need a roadmap for shaping governmental policies. This book provides ...
In the World War II, America needs a super soldier. Only one man possesses the formula to create the perfect fighting machine from volunteer Steve Rogers. But when a deadly bullet kills Dr. Erskine along with his bodyguard, M.P. Ben Parker, Steve's destiny - and that of the Marvel Universe - is changed forever. This title collects "Bullet Points", ...
Researchers in structural genomics continue to search for biochemical and cellular functions of proteins as well as the ways in which proteins assemble into functional pathways and networks using either experimental or computational approaches. Based on the experience of leading international experts, "Structural Genomics and High Throughput ...
A guide to champagne and sparkling wines covering all the best buys available following the surge in production of sparkling wines in countries such as Australia and New Zealand.
When the father he never knew dies, leaving a heartless New York trader a vast estate, he learns he must discern a life secret from ten people in order to claim his inheritance.
THE RED WINE COMPANION, is a comprehensive guide to this most sublime beverages. The book guides you through the complexities of making red wine, and tells you how top quality wine is achieved. All major grape varieties are covered.
A guide to champagne. As well as providing advice on buying and serving, this book also contains a directory featuring a brand-by-brand listing of the world's most famous champagnes. Each entry includes information on taste, cuvees, styles and forthcoming vintages.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) vary widely in their origins and in their nature. However, all share similar but distinctive challenges to their managerial and organizational development. This reader draws together a range of key texts from diverse sources, covering ten critical areas of management for non-profit organizations involved in ...
The key findings and recommendations of the Confidential Enquiries are summarized in a clear, simple and accessible way, emphasizing the implications for clinical practice. Within "Adverse Outcomes in Maternity Care" there is a reference to the HELPERR mnemonic devised by the Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)(page 106). The reference is ...
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