biExtinctioni explores endangered and extinct species and the factors threatening them through a behind-the-scenes lens on one of the most important sets of natural history collections in the world, at the Field Museum in Chicago.b p Schlossman combines unique photographs of specimens from the Field Museum in Chicago with informative and insightful text about the species themselves, reasons for decline,

Pres. Theodore Roosevelt once referred to the Apache Trail as one of the most spectacular best-worth-seeing sights of the world. The once narrow, ancient foot trail built as a supply road for the construction of Roosevelt Dam has now evolved into a state highway with majestic scenic vistas and historical grandeur. Even in the 1920s, the Southern Pacific Railroad touted this road as a must-see side

pemThemes of conserving our past, pursuing our passions and bringing the truth to light all shine through in this thriller... this is a story readers will thoroughly enjoy.em - strongAnthony AvilastrongppBank teller Claire Bennett\'s life changes when she wins the lottery, and buys an ancient fixer-upper on the idyllic island of Fuerteventura.ppAfter moving to the island\'s sleepy inland village, Claire

Mandukya Upanishad discusses the syllable Aum, presents the theory of four states of consciousness, and asserts that Aum is Brahman, which is the Whole, and that Brahman is this self. The Mandukya Upanishad is notable for having been recommended in the Muktik257 Upanishad, through two central characters of the Ramayana, as the one Upanishad that alone is sufficient for knowledge to gain moksha, and

pstrongThe conclusion to Kevin Emerson\'s epic, which Tui Sutherland, emNew York Timesem bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series, has called perfect science fiction.strongppIt is Earth year 2256--but the fate of the few who even remember Earth is perilously in doubt. Mina Saunders-Chang and many of the surviving humans are stranded in the Centauri system, having barely survived their confrontation

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The Luftwaffe had to be used in a decisive way in the Battle of Britain as a means of conducting total air war. Its size, technical equipment and the means at its disposal precluded the Luftwaffe from fulfilling this mission. - Adolf GallandbrbrHow did the RAF beat the Luftwaffe during the Second World War Was it actually the fact that they did not lose which later enabled them to claim victory - a

pstrongExplore la fascinante historia del antiguo EgiptostrongppEl antiguo Egipto es una de las civilizaciones m s fascinantes y sofisticadas de la historia conocida. Los antiguos egipcios son recordados por sus dioses, pir mides, faraones, momificaci n, jerogl ficos, agricultura y mucho m s.ppEste libro revela los secretos del fascinante mundo del antiguo Egipto, las intrigantes historias de sus celebridades,

pThis book sheds new light on the ongoing fight to end prostitution through a historical study of its emotional communities. An issue that has long been the subject of much debate amongst feminists, governments and communities alike, the history of the fight to end prostitution has an important bearing on feminist politics today. pThis book identifies key abolitionist emotional communities, tracing

emThe Oxford Handbook of Behavioral Political Scienceem sketches the landscape of a new approach to political science Behavioral Political Science BPS. The work in the volume shows that ideas from different fields help to explain many of the phenomena scholars have observed with respect to political decision-making and behavior that deviate from the traditional rational choice models that have dominated

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bA spooky twist on Jane Eyre- Valerie Simmons, editor.bEvery family holds a secret. In this house, that secret could kill you. p Lily Evans lives in poverty with a roommate she despises and no hope for the future until a letter arrives in the mail that could change her life.ppA man named Michael Carlton has offered Lily the position of housekeeper inside his mansion situated at the outer edge of the

pPersonas is the first in a series of four. Ian Trahan is a science prodigy with a genius streak like no other. Growing up in New Orleans Louisiana, under the strict guidance of a deacon with a dark side, the reader will soon understand why he chose the life of crime. His understanding and use of DNA, computer hacking and looking like the guy next door, or whom ever he chooses to be, compiles a realistic

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pToday, Information and Communication Technologies ICT have a pervasive presence in almost every aspect of the management of water. There is no question that the collection of big data from sensing and the insights gained by smart analytics can bring massive benefits. This book focuses on new perspectives for the monitoring, assessment and control of water systems, based on tools and concepts originating

EAN: 9781398828872Bruce MarieArcturus Publishing Ltd 2024

pThe history of the Soviet Union has been charted in several studies over the decades. These depictions while combining accuracy, elegance, readability and imaginativeness, have failed to draw attention to the political and academic environment within which these histories were composed. Writing History in the Soviet Union Making the Past Work is aimed at understanding this environment. The book seeks

pEmpathic leadership has become popular across industries including the challenging domain of elite sport. This book draws on the author\'s relevant research and experience and incorporates the words of leaders of teams to help to explain how empathy can help leaders to be successful in their work.p pSeven aspects of empathy are described in detail, each illustrated with fascinating stories from male

EAN: 9783382200251Lipsius Richard AdelbertLightning Source Inc

bThe four-time iNew York Times ibestselling Danish crime fiction sensation, a modern classic of Nordic noir, reissued in a gorgeous deluxe edition for its tenth anniversary. Includes reading group guide, new foreword, and other exclusive content. b p Nina Borg, a Red Cross nurse, wife, and mother of two, is a compulsive do-gooder who can\'t say no when someone asks for help--even when she knows better.