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The great romance and fear of bloody revolution—strange blend of idealism and terror—have been superseded by blind faith in the bloodless expansion of human rights and global capitalism. Flying in the face of history, violence is dismisse… more

A rip-roaring ride through the history of the Emerald IsleIreland’s story is an amazingly dramatic and intense one – and today the influence of Irish culture can be felt around the globe. This book helps you find out why, taking you on a ro… more

“An excellent and comprehensive approach to the strategies required to understand, protect and grow family wealth across generations.”John EvansManaging EditorPrivate Banker International”Strategy for the Wealthy Family expands the field of… more

Students, professional trainees and marine engineers studying for their certificates of competency, as well as more experienced marine engineers on shore or at sea, will all welcome this quick to use, comprehensive reference that brings the… more

A practical retirement planning resource for engineers, scientists, and mathematiciansIn 1995, Dr. Mike Golio, an electrical engineer, became seriously interested in planning for early retirement. In 2003, at the age of 49, he and his wife … more

This reader brings together original and influential recent work in the field of early modern European history.Provides a thought-provoking overview of current thinking on this period. Key themes include evolving early-modern identities; ch… more

Are you constantly worrying about what you or your loved ones eat? Is every dining experience an episode of anxiety for you? Being allergic to different types of food not only ruins the experience of eating, it can lead to dangerous, someti… more

This book outlines an alternative way of thinking about school leadership. It examines research evidence that leaders will find most useful and suggests how they might use this evidence to maximise their learning and the learning of their s… more

At the end of 1618, a blazing green star soared across the night sky over the northern hemisphere. From the Philippines to the Arctic, the comet became a sensation and a symbol, a warning of doom or a promise of salvation. Two years later, … more

Drawn from events that really happened, this is the story of a normal man blackmailed and forced by his wife to serve as her personal maid. Not content with his humiliation and servitude, she pushes him deeper and deeper into forced feminis… more

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“Hank knows more about ball flight and what controls it than anyone in the game.” —Masters and British Open champion Mark O’MearaGet back to basics and build your best possible golf swingLots of golf instructors can show you tricks to corre… more

Investors, shell-shocked by the “Great Recession” of 2008-2009, are looking for answers, for something fresher than the old ‘buy-and-hold’ mantra. They hunger for stability, yet yearn for growth to rejuvenate their battered portfolios.Ray L… more

The history of India is the engrossing story of an ancient civilization, reborn as a modern nation. More a continent than a single nation, India is home to over one-fifth of humanity, yet it remains a mystery to most non-Indians, barely app… more

Professor Freud developed his system of psychoanalysis while studying the so–called borderline cases of mental diseases, such as hysteria and compulsion neurosis. This led to a study of the faulty actions of everyday life and later to the p… more

An expanded, more global edition of theleadership classic When it was first published in 2002, The ExtraordinaryLeader immediately drew a large, loyal audience drawnto the authors ground-breaking research and theirfocus on the importance of… more

There is today a dramatic reexamination of structure, authority, dogma — indeed, every aspect of the life of the Church is held up to scrutiny.Welcoming this as a sign of vitality, Avery Dulles has carefully studied the writings of contemp… more

This is the eBook version of the printed book. “Jeff’s analysis is unique, at least among academic derivatives textbooks. I would definitely use this material in my derivatives class, as I believe students would benefit from analyzing the m… more

Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed procedure in the United States, and cataracts are a leading cause of visual impairment in the world. Glaucoma is also a very common eye disease with an expected 3.3 million Americans … more

This book presents an up-to-date, detailed and thorough review of the most fascinating ecological findings of bird migration. It deals with all aspects of this absorbing subject, including the problems of navigation and vagrancy, the timing… more