Talk about a BIG catch The 25-foot squid hauled in by a fishing boat off the coast of New Zealand in December 1997 was one of the most amazing stories of that year Here's a fascinating look at the giant squid, cephalopods in general, and the implications of this extra-ordinary discovery--written i[...]
Several dinosaur hunters went on an expedition in South America hoping to find fossils of birds from the time of the dinosaurs. What they found instead were hundreds of fossils of dinosaur eggs, some with un-hatched baby dinosaurs inside. This was something that had never been found before Here is [...]
Did you know that a full-grown polar bear standing on his hind legs is as tall as an elephant? Polar bears are one of nature's most beautiful animals, but their home?the Arctic North?is in danger. Kids will love learning about these Arctic animals and finding out more about global warming.
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As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country's first black[...]
As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like "Oliver Twist," "Great Expectations," and "A Christmas Carol," Dickens toured [...]
Best known for his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-occupied South Africa. His early life was full of action and adventure. Tolkien spent his childhood roaming the British countryside with his family and could read and write by age four. He was natura[...]
Based on IABC sponsored research in over 60 organizations, this guide provides an easy-to-administer model and instrument for measuring and managing trust in organizations. An explanation and practical applications accompany each of the model's five critical dimensions of trust: Competence, Openness[...]
Adapted from a best-selling Canadian title, this text offers a somewhat unique approach to corporate finance, with a framework that highlights three distinct legs of finance: economics, accounting, and law.[...]
Guides you through various aspects of developing your inventive ideas. This book discusses various topics, from protecting your invention and product development to finding investment and selling your product into the marketplace. It helps you get your great ideas off the ground and start your busin[...]
This book provides practical information that allows Safety Health & Environmental professionals to assess risk to their organizations. It also assists readers in determining whether or not they need to develop a formal risk and crisis communication plan. A blueprint for preparing such a plan is pro[...]
One of the world's top experts on betrayal looks at why we often can't see it right in front of our facesIf the cover-up is worse than the crime, blindness to betrayal can be worse than the betrayal itself. Whether the betrayer is an unfaithful spouse, an abusive authority figure, an unfair boss, or[...]
An introductory guide to the world of finance The Basics of Finance is an accessible book for those who want to gain a better understanding of this field, but lack a strong business background. It covers essential concepts, tools, methods, and strategies in finance without delving too far into theo[...]
With autism spectrum disorders (ASD) on the rise, there is an urgent need for health practitioners to learn about the nature, course, assessment, and diagnosis of the various ASDs. This book addresses the main domains of assessment, defines the purpose of the assessment, suggests test instruments, a[...]
An introduction to the modelling of cash collateralised debt obligations (CDOs).
Provides advice to help policy makers, researchers, and clinicians make the best decisions concerning topics such as: The Context of Women's Health: history of women's healthcare, employment and women's health, and the effects of intimate partner violence; and Health Challenges: smoking, alcohol, ea[...]