It's the twenty-first century and let's be honest--things are a little disappointing. Despite every World's Fair prediction, every futuristic ride at Disneyland, and the advertisements on the last page of every comic book, we are not living the future we were promised. By now, life was supposed to b[...]
"An addition to the popular Lippincott's Illustrated Review (LIR) series, this comprehensive review of Physiology enables rapid review and assimilation of large amounts of complex information about the essentials of medical physiology. In keeping with the LIR series, LIR Physiology includes the popu[...]
Author Colin Wilson opens this illuminating psychological discussion with the development of the 1977 Behavioral Science Unit, which was set up in order to answer the many questions surrounding serial killers: How does someone become a serial killer? How do they choose their victims, and why do they[...]
The hills and glens and wild coastline of Scotland s Highlands and Islands offer the ultimate escape one of the last corners of Europe where you can discover genuine solitude. Neil Wilson, Lonely Planet Writer
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A brilliant book for design-conscious parents and kids alike! Children's Spaces helps you to plan all the practical aspects of children's rooms and provides plenty of affordable ideas and inspiration when it comes to their design and decoration. Judith Wilson looks at rooms for children between birt[...]
"Strategic Marketing Planning" builds on the success and reputation of Wilson and Gilligan's "Strategic Marketing Management" by focusing firmly on the planning process. "Strategic Marketing Planning" concentrates on the critical 'planning' aspects that are of vital importance to practitioners and s[...]
Shutting the door on the world outside and embarking on a journey through an historic house releases the magic of time travel. It's an opportunity to recreate imaginatively a specific era peopled by characters whose lives can only be guessed at, or to rerun incidents from a well-known biography in t[...]
After the bloody death of her uncle and lover, the Yorkist King Richard III, at Bosworth Field, Lady Cicely Plantagenet is grief-stricken, alone, and with child. Clinging to Richard's memory, and ensconced in the court of his Lancastrian successor - the dangerous, enigmatic Henry Tudor - Cicely face[...]
New and old fans of the Harry Potter series will welcome this collection of fresh essays on Potter lore, plotlines, and characters. With up-to-date information through book six in the series, this companion volume offers a comprehensive look at the world of Potter through the eyes of leading science[...]
The 2005-2006 season's smash hit Grey's Anatomy swiftly eclipsed its Desperate Housewives lead-in, in ratings, in critical claim and in vocal viewer enthusiasm. What could have been just another hospital drama is elevated by sharp, clever writing, strong female characters and a stellar ensemble cast[...]
The quirky world of Stars Hollow and the incredible relationship of the Gilmore Girls--mother Lorelai and daughter Rory are best friends--continues to engage viewers after seven seasons, with its lightning-fast dialogue, dry wit, and unusual take on family relations. In this satirical yet sensitive [...]
This is the only book to examine the new hit ITV2 show "The Vampire Diaries". Vampires are hot right now, especially among teens, and "The Vampire Diaries" has become an extremely popular show on ITV2, especially among teens. "The Vampire Diaries" brings together today's best YA writers of the super[...]
Adaptation of: Yakuza moon: memoirs of a gangster's daughter / Shoko Tendo; translated by Louise Heal. 2008.[...]
Comprising of three popular OUP texts, the Essential Skills Set is a must-have for any student about to embark on a law course, providing them with the essential skills and reference tools required for successful study. This set offers excellent value for money, representing a GBP15 saving, and is a[...]
The Oxford Handbook of Banking, Second Edition provides an overview and analysis of developments and research in banking written by leading researchers in the field. This handbook will appeal to graduate students of economics, banking and finance, academics, practitioners, regulators, and policy mak[...]