The primary goal of World Civilizations is to present a truly global history since the development of agriculture and herding to the present. Using a unique periodization, this book divides the main periods of human history according to changes in the nature and extent of global contacts. This global world history text emphasizes the major stages ...
No other book brings students closer to doing real marketing. Students experience real marketing three key ways in the text: through Real People/Real Choices segments, entrepreneurial-focused Spotlight boxes, and end-of-part cases based on a real start-up company. The extensive supplement package, including the "Living Laboratory" website, ...
Venom returns for the 'War of the Symbiotes'! When Spidey's most fearsome foe strikes, it looks bad for the outmatched web-slinger, but Silver Sable and her Wild Pack may turn the tide! Have they come to save Spider-Man or is their motive something more sinister? Plus: this story adapts, expands and incorporates the hit Ultimate Spider-Man video ...
With more than 1,000 high-quality radiographs and illustrations, this bestselling book visually demonstrates the basic principles of oral and maxillofacial radiology as well as effective clinical application. You'll be able to diagnose and treat patients effectively with the coverage of imaging techniques, including specialized techniques such as ...
Dendrites form the major receiving part of neurons. It is within these highly complex, branching structures that the real work of the nervous system takes place. The dendrites of neurons receive thousands of synaptic inputs from other neurons. However, dendrites do more than simply collect and funnel these signals to the soma and axon; they shape ...
This representative survey of sexual behaviour in the general population of America offers basic information about topics such as the transmission of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies, child abuse, sexual harassment and sexual violence. Conducted by a research team centred at the University of Chicago, the National ...
Turbulent Passage, Fourth Edition, is a truly global text with a strong emphasis on social and cultural history. Focusing on the major international themes and historical processes that shaped the twentieth century, this text looks at the historical antecedents of current issues and challenges students to compare and draw parallels between ...
"The Oxford Treasury of Classic Poems" received terrific reviews when it was first published in 1996. Featuring a wealth of well-known and well-loved poems, it has established itself as a key collection of 'serious' poetry for children. Now re-issued with a beautiful new cover, it is the perfect gift for a new generation of readers. It is selected ...
For undergraduate courses in Principles of Marketing. Why do students love this book? This is the only book that makes marketing REAL to them by using real people-real marketers. Like most introductory books, all fundamental marketing concepts are covered with an emphasis on emerging topics, but this is the only book where students get up close ...
Offers step-by-step strategies for identifying personal strengths, achieving goals, increasing self-confidence, balancing work and leisure, and controlling stress. With insights from leading figures in the corporate, entertainment, sports, academic, and political arenas -- and encompassing interviews and advice from such eminent authorities as Lee ...
"Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends!" Things are changing in the young life of Peter Parker: Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four is now his buddy - and the hot-headed super hero has taken a liking to Peter's classmate, Liz Allen! But something is horribly wrong with Liz - something that will soon affect the life of every student at Midtown High - ...
An anthology of narrative verse accompanied by color and black-and-white illustrations. Selections include Stevie Smith's "Fairy Story", Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky", and Edward Lear's "The Pelican Chorus", as well as works by Ray Bradbury and Adrian Mitchell.
A collection of 26 short stories including "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde, "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin" by Rudyard Kipling, and "Maggy Scraggle Loves the Beautiful Ice-Cream Man" by Jill McDonald. Color illustrations accompany the text.
Peter Parker and his Aunt May have perhaps the most important conversation of the young web-slinger's life. It's a gut-wrenching, emotional roller coaster you'll never forget. And Spider-Man is on the call when there is a huge explosion in the side of the Triskelion - the high-tech site housing superhuman criminals. From the acrid smoke emerges a ...
With a strong emphasis on social and cultural history, this book focuses on the major international themes and historical processes that shaped the 20th century. Turbulent Passage is a truly global text that looks at the historical antecedents of current issues, and challenges students to make connections and draw parallels between historical and ...
An anthology of verse which provides coverage of eight topics: childhood; creatures; landscapes; seascapes; people; mystery; war; reflections. Includes poems by Shakespeare, Lawrence and Emily Dickinson, accompanied by black and white illustrations.
This is a comprehensive celebration of 100 years of poetry written for children. The 20th century has seen an explosion in the number of poets writing for children, and in the amount of accessible poetry available to them. This collection is arranged by theme, and includes one poem by each of the writers. From Rudyard Kipling to Charles Causley, ...
Now children may Go out of doors, Without their coats, To candy stores. The apple branches And the pear May float their blossoms Through the air, And Daddy may Get out his hoe To plant tomatoes In a row, And, afterwards, May lazily Look at some baseball On TV. --from "May" by John Updike From January to December, Michael ...
What better time than Christmas to ponder the passing of the year, the mystery of the birth of Christ, the traditions of the season, and the expectation of what the New Year might usher in? And what better way to reflect on such themes than through poetry? This is a thought-provoking, satisfying collection that brings together poems ranging from ...
This collection of Christmas-themed poetry includes contributions by Eleanor Farjeon, Langston Hughes, and Michael Rosen. Color illustrations accompany the text.
(NATIONAL BOOK/CENTER PUNCH PRESS--1 title--SPECIFIC COPY)William Stuart AllenIllustrated David Michael BeckThis BookSense Top 10 Fantasy Pick teams young Sam Hatcher with Rigby Skeet, a wisecracking Royal Guardsman. The two must rescue King Olive, who was betrayed by his odd, worm-loving brother, and is imprisoned in the dungeon of the superhuman ...
Starting with the Advent season in the cold of winter, this work travels through the joys and mysteries of Christmas. It moves from cards to carols, bells to angels, holly to stars, and trees to Santa Claus, until it reaches the birth of Jesus in the manger, the adoration of the shepherds, and the coming of the Kings. Finally, it looks forward to ...
"Workers at Risk" is a powerful and moving documentary of workers routinely exposed to toxic chemicals. Products and services we all depend on--glass bottles, computers, processed foods and fresh flowers, dry cleaning, medicines, even sculpture and silkscreened toys--are produced by workers in constant contact with more than 63,000 commercial ...
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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
