As citizens, we hold certain truths to be self-evident: that the rights to own land, marry, inherit property, and especially to assume birthright citizenship should be guaranteed by the state. The laws promoting these rights appear not only to preserve our liberty but to guarantee society remains ju[...]

The popular image of the civil rights movement is of a struggle composed of men, but women played an essential role at every level. The essays presented here range from studies of individual womenNincluding Ella Baker, Septima Clark, Fannie Lou Hamer, Gloria Richardson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Modjeska S[...]

As the focal point of numerous high-profile exhibitions, the sculpture of Richard Serra (b. 1939) has drawn international acclaim. Yet even those who have marvelled at Serra's intellectually rigorous and large works of sculpture may not be familiar with his equally intriguing drawings. This handsome[...]

Sue Feder/Macavity Award for Best Historical Mystery Award Nominee London, 1931. On the night before the opening of his new and much-anticipated exhibition at a famed Mayfair gallery, Nicholas Bassington-Hope falls to his death. The police declare it an accident, but the dead man's twin sister, Geor[...]

A "NEW YORK TIMES" BESTSELLER"An outstanding historical series . . . deeply empathetic." ("The New York Times Book Review")Christmas Eve, 1931. On the way to see a client, Maisie Dobbs witnesses a man commit suicide on a busy London street. The following day, the Prime Minister's office receives a l[...]

"Secrets to mastering the details that will get you ahead at work, from international etiquette expert and author of" BUSINESS CLASS," Jacqueline Whitmore.
"In the past, the business world favored the aggressive "Type A" personality. But in these unsettled times, being courteous and thoughtful h[...]

Presents an overview of the role of cuisine in Chinese culture, including a food history, ingredients, cooking techniques, regional differences, food for celebrations, and the role of diet in Chinese medicine.[...]

"When a simple round of truth or dare spins out of control, three girls find it's no longer a party game -- it's do or die."
It all started on a whim: The game was a way for Tenley Reed to reclaim her popularity, a chance for perfect Caitlin "Angel" Thomas to prove she's more than her Harvard app[...]

This text links theoretical approaches to actual case histories. It includes an introduction to the software tools of MATLAB and SIMULINK, and simulations and examples throughout, and provides an introduction to Control Engineering for students.[...]

"Shackled to her enemy "As the prison gates close behind her, newly free Beth Lazenby vows that they are also closing on her past. Until she encounters the merciless lawyer who helped wrongfully imprison her all those years ago....Still convinced of her guilt, Dante Cannavaro is stunned when his ang[...]