Gives the author\'s own unique take on the puzzles and problems that lie at the heart of physics, from Newton\'s Law of Gravitation to mathematics as the supreme language of nature, from the mind-boggling question of whether time can go backwards to the exciting search for new scientific

In this compelling and comprehensive look at the rise of Evo Morales and Bolivia\'s Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS), Linda Farthing and Benjamin Kohl offer a thoughtful evaluation of the transformations ushered in by the western hemisphere\'s first contemporary indigenous president. Accessible to all readers, Evo\'s Bolivia not only charts Evo\'s rise to power but also offers a history of and context

Biomass and Carbon Fuels in Metallurgy presents contemporary and new insights into the use of carbonaceous (Biomass) fuels in the metallurgical sector. The authors describe application of these fuels in different technological processes to produce pig iron, steel and ferroalloys. Emphasis is placed on biomass and its metallurgical utilization. Coverage includes the specification of fuels, their classification

We rarely give thought to our bodies until faced with a physical challenge or crisis. We have somehow internalized the unbiblical idea that the immaterial aspect of our being (our soul or spirit) is inherently good while the material aspect (our body) is at worst inherently evil and at best neutral--just a vehicle for our souls to get around. So we end up neglecting or disparaging our bodies, seeing

This is the first book bringing together the Soviet Union and Russia\'s exploration of the planets. The book assesses the scientific haul of data from the Venus and Mars missions and looks at the engineering approaches. The USSR developed several generations of planetary probes: from MV and Zond to the Phobos type. The engineering techniques used and the science packages are examined, as well as the

A picture book touching on the impact of moving away from home and how this effects our relationships and sense of belonging, but also how it can open us up to new experiences and allow us to cherish the old ones. A lovely story to share with anyone who is struggling to find comfort in a new situation.--STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal When Nyla is forced to leave her home in the country to start

Nicholas Perrin offers a comprehensive introduction to Luke\'s Gospel in this new volume in the Tyndale New Testament Commentary

The OxfordAQA International GCSE Physics Revision Guide is the only revision guide specifically tailored to OxfordAQA International GCSE Science examinations. The award-winning three-step approach to effective study offers plenty of knowledge consolidation, retrieval and practice through an extensive bank of exam-style

A contribution to the longstanding tradition of edifying Christian works, \"In the Spirit\" extols the glory of being human in light of God\'s

Think like you\'ve got nine brains, feel like you\'ve got three hearts, and hug as though you have eight arms. Wisdom begins in wonder: and there is no creature so weird and wonderful as the octopus. Wise, compassionate, strong yet adaptable - and with Houdini-like vanishing tricks - octopuses are the most fascinating creatures on the planet. They provide a masterclass in self-care and there is so

Evie Barnes is a bad girl. And everyone knows that bad girls make the best friends ... A story of murder, secrets and tragedy from the author of MOXIE - as seen on

In this action-packed comic, join the Adventure Crew in their latest daring quest where they tackle challenges including the Forest of Pain and the flying fish fingers. Will they escape from the dreaded Goblin King?Chucklers is a collection of books that make reading a pleasure. The series is edited by award-winning author Jeremy

The Proven Approach to Prospecting for the Long Sales Cycle It\'s a fact: 92 percent of C-level executives never respond to e-mail blasts or cold calls . . . so why would you continue to rely on these approaches to generate new business? If you\'re like most sales professionals, it\'s time to transform your selling method by listening rather than talking and by asking questions rather than stating

This is one of the classic books on craftsmanship and design. Init, David Pye explores the meaning of skill and its relationship todesign and manufacture. Cutting through a century of fuzzythinking, he proposes a new theory of making based on the concept ofgood workmanship and shows how it imparts all-important diversity toour visual

Being Brains offers a critical exploration of neurocentrism, the belief that \"we are our brains,\" which became widespread in the 1990s. Encouraged by advances in neuroimaging, the humanities and social sciences have taken a \"neural turn,\" in the form of neuro-subspecialties in fields such as anthropology, aesthetics, education, history, law, sociology, and theology. Dubious but successful commercial

Renowned for its excellent case law coverage and student-friendly approach, this 14th edition of Law of Tort offers a comprehensive, clear and straightforward account of the law, making it a must-read for LLB or GDL

Nuneaton, 1867. When Opal Sharp\'s parents die from an illness and she suddenly finds herself penniless, homeless and caring for her three younger siblings, she thinks things can get no worse. But soon it becomes clear her younger siblings are both struck down with the same virus her

The Rwandan genocide, the Holocaust, the lynching of African Americans, the colonial slave trade: these are horrific episodes of mass violence spawned from racism and hatred. We like to think that we could never see such evils again--that we would stand up and fight. But something deep in the human psyche--deeper than prejudice itself--leads people to persecute the other: dehumanization, or the human

Clive Barker, author of The Thief of Always, delivers an epic battle filled with fantasy and adventure that readers won\'t want to put down A journey beyond imagination is about to unfold...It begins in Chickentown, USA. There lives Candy Quackenbush, her heart bursting for some clue as to what her future might hold.When the answer comes, it\'s not one she expects.Welcome to the Abarat, a vast archipelago