This is a story of the unexpected.In "Destined to Witness," Hans Massaquoi has crafted a beautifully rendered memoir -- an astonishing true tale of how he came of age as a black child in Nazi Germany. The son of a prominent African and a German nurse, Hans remained behind with his mother when Hitler[...]

This best-selling title provides in one handy volume the essential mathematical tools and techniques used to solve problems in physics. It is a vital addition to the bookshelf of any serious student of physics or research professional in the field. The authors have put considerable effort into revam[...]

Now in its 7th edition, "Mathematical Methods for Physicists" continues to provide all the mathematical methods that aspiring scientists and engineers are likely to encounter as students and beginning researchers. This bestselling text provides mathematical relations and their proofs essential to th[...]

Hans J. Nissen here provides a much-needed overview of 7000 years of development in the ancient Near East from the beginning of settled life to the formation of the first regional states. His approach to the study of Mesopotamian civilization differs markedly from conventional orientations, which im[...]

Scholars have long held that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was a centralized organization from its founding in 1921. In a departure from that view, "From Friend to Comrade" demonstrates how the CCP began as a group of study societies, only evolving into a mass Marxist-Leninist party by 1927. Han[...]

Raptors--the charismatic group of birds that includes hawks, eagles, and falcons--evoke power, swiftness, and grace. Raptors, or birds of prey, gaze calmly about while at rest, exuding confidence and nobility, and, while soaring aloft, they are absolute icons of the California landscape. Featuring d[...]

Dig into the architecture and internals of Microsoft Dynamics AX--with firsthand insights from the team who designed and developed it. Deepen your knowledge of the underlying frameworks, components, and tools--and get best-practice guidance to customize and extend your own high-performance solutions[...]

Jahrelang komponierte Johann Sebastian Bach Woche fur Woche eine neue Kantate. Auf die Kompositionsarbeit folgte das Ausschreiben der Sing- und Instrumentalstimmen und das Proben und Einstudieren bis hin zur sonntaglichen Auffuhrung. Nur ein Teil seines umfassenden kirchlichen Kantatenwerkes ist erh[...]