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The Teenage Brain: A neuroscientist’s survival guide to raising adolescents and young adults
Frances Jensen E.
Why is it that the behaviour of teenagers can be so odd? As they grow older, young children steadily improve their sense of how to behave, and then all of a sudden, they can become totally uncommunicative, wildly emotional and completely...
The Times Great Letters: A century of notable correspondence
James Owen
The Times has the most famous letters page of any newspaper. This delightful selection of over 300 items of correspondence over the last century shows precisely why.As a forum for debate, playground for opinion-formers, advertising space for...
The Wood for the Trees: The Long View of Nature from a Small Wood
Richard Fortey
From one of our greatest science writers, this biography of a beech-and-bluebell wood through diverse moods and changing seasons combines stunning natural history with the ancient history of the countryside to tell the full story of the British...
Zen in the Art of Writing
Рэй Брэдбери
In this exuberant book, the incomparable Ray Bradbury shares the wisdom, experience, and excitement of a lifetime of writing.The first thing a writer should be is – excitedAuthor of the iconic FAHRENHEIT 451, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN and THE MARTIAN...
The Social Animal
W. Runciman G.
The Social Animal is a classic investigation of human beings as social animals.The Social Animal is a short, wide-ranging, witty and accessible book that sets out the present extent of our knowledge about how human societies and institutions...
The Fontana History of Chemistry
William Brock J.
The Fontana History of Chemistry, which draws extensively on both the author’s own original research and that of other scholars world wide, is conceived as a work of synthesis. Nothing like it has been attempted in decades.Beginning with the...
The Language of the Genes
Steve Jones
Steve Jones’s highly acclaimed, double prize-winning, bestselling first book is now fully revised to cover all the new genetic breakthroughs from GM food to Dolly the sheep. ’An essential sightseer’s guide to our own genetic terrain.’ Peter...
The Mysterious World of the Human Genome
Frank Ryan
How could a relatively simple chemical code give rise to the complexity of a human being? How could our human genome have evolved? And how does it actually work?Over the past 50 years we have deciphered the inner workings of the human genome....
The Origins of English Nonsense
Noel Malcolm
A major rediscovery and reevaluation of a lost strand of English literature from one of today’s most brilliant scholars.Nonsense verse in England is generally thought to have its origins in Edward Lear and Lewis Carroll. Noel Malcolm’s...
The Sea Inside
Philip Hoare
The sea surrounds us. It gives us life, provides us with the air we breathe and the food we eat. It is where we came from, and it carries our commerce. It represents home and migration, ceaseless change and constant presence. It covers...
The Tao of Physics
Fritjof Capra
Fritjof Capra’s groundbreaking exploration of the parallels between modern physics and eastern mysticism.‘It is probably true quite generally that in the history of human thinking the most fruitful developments frequently take place at those...
The Times Companion to 2017: The best writing from The Times
Ian Brunskill
A year of political upheaval, sporting thrills, and continuing global conflict. The Times Companion to 2017 is a selection of authoritative and entertaining writing on politics, war, culture, sport and current affairs from the world’s most...
Virolution
Frank Ryan
The extraordinary role of viruses in evolution and how this is revolutionising biology and medicine.Darwin's theory of evolution is still the greatest breakthrough in biological science. His explanation of the role of natural selection in...
Практическая высокоэффективная жидкостная хроматография
Вероника Р. Майер
Представляем читателю 5-е издание книги, которое расширено за счет современных методов и оборудования. В книге многое доработано, добавлено большое количество ссылок. Те места в тексте, где не хватало информации о современном положении дел в...
Бионика. Когда наука имитирует природу
Агнес Гийо
Бионика – молодая наука, родившаяся в 1960 году, – охватывает сегодня широкое поле исследований. Это технологические разработки, заимствующие изобретения природы; автономные роботы, имитирующие животных; гибридизации, где искусственные...
Mindset Mathematics: Visualizing and Investigating Big Ideas, Grade 3
Кэтти Уильямс
Engage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniques The most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts. In this volume, you'll find a...
Toxicology and Risk Assessment. A Comprehensive Introduction
Helmut Greim
Provides a complete understanding of how our bodies respond to toxicants, and the principles used to assess the health risks of specific exposure scenarios Toxicology and Risk Assessment: A Comprehensive Introduction, Second Edition reflects...
Infrared Thermal Imaging. Fundamentals, Research and Applications
Michael Vollmer
This richly illustrated hands-on guide is designed for researchers, teachers and practitioners. The huge selection of examples taken from science, basic teaching of physics, practical applications in industry and a variety of other disciplines...
Beyond Oil and Gas. The Methanol Economy
Alain Goeppert
Completely revised and updated, the third edition of this bestseller discusses the concept and ongoing development of using methanol as a transportation fuel, energy storage medium, and as a raw material to replace oil. The contents have been...
The Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method. Introduction to Theory and Implementation
Chongmin Song
An informative look at the theory, computer implementation, and application of the scaled boundary finite element method This reliable resource, complete with MATLAB, is an easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamental principles of the...
Silver Catalysis in Organic Synthesis, 2 Volume Set
Chao-Jun Li
Covers all the aspects of the recent achievements in silver catalyzed reactions Silver catalysis has emerged as a powerful tool in the field of organic synthesis. This comprehensive book systematically explores the unique performance of silver...
Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies. A Self-Learning Approach
Mohammed Daqaq F.
A unique approach to teaching particle and rigid body dynamics using solved illustrative examples and exercises to encourage self-learning The study of particle and rigid body dynamics is a fundamental part of curricula for students pursuing...
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. An Introduction to Principles, Applications, and Experimental Methods
Eugene Mazzola
Combines clear and concise discussions of key NMR concepts with succinct and illustrative examples Designed to cover a full course in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy, this text offers complete coverage of classic (one-dimensional)...
Physicochemical Fluid Dynamics in Porous Media. Applications in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering
Mikhail Panfilov
A unique and timely book on understanding and tailoring the flow of fluids in porous materials Porous media play a key role in chemical processes, gas and water purification, gas storage and the development of new multifunctional materials....
Soils as a Key Component of the Critical Zone 5. Degradation and Rehabilitation
Christian Valentin
One third of the world's soils have already been degraded. The burden on the land continues to grow under the combined pressures of demography, urbanization, artificialization and mining, and there are increased demands on agricultural land:...
Salt Systems of the Earth. Distribution, Tectonic and Kinematic History, Salt-Naphthids Interrelations, Discharge Foci, Recycling
Galina Belenitskaya
Like water, salt is one of the most commonplace items in our everyday lives. From the omnipresent shaker that you see on every table in every restaurant, to the ocean water we swim in, salt is something that we rarely think about. But there is...
Soils as a Key Component of the Critical Zone 6. Ecology
Philippe Lemanceau
Soils are environments where a myriad of different organisms evolve, determining a series of functions which translate into ecosystem services that are essential for humanity. Improving our understanding of these organisms, their biodiversity...
The Wiley Handbook on Violence in Education. Forms, Factors, and Preventions
Harvey Shapiro
In this comprehensive, multidisciplinary volume, experts from a wide range fields explore violence in education’s different forms, contributing factors, and contextual nature. With contributions from noted experts in a wide-range of scholarly...
Quantitative and Statistical Data in Education. From Data Collection to Data Processing
Angela Barthes
This book presents different data collection and representation techniques: elementary descriptive statistics, confirmatory statistics, multivariate approaches and statistical modeling. It exposes the possibility of giving more robustness to the...
High Temperature Corrosion. Fundamentals and Engineering
C?sar A. C. Sequeira
Reviews the science and engineering of high-temperature corrosion and provides guidelines for selecting the best materials for an array of system processes High-temperature corrosion (HTC) is a widespread problem in an array of industries,...
A Principal Manager's Guide to Leverage Leadership. How to Build Exceptional Schools Across Your District
Paul Bambrick-Santoyo
Build better schools by training better leaders A Principal Manager’s Guide to Leverage Leadership answers the question that district leaders have been asking across the country: if Leverage Leadership is a roadmap for principals on how to lead...
Teaching Race. How to Help Students Unmask and Challenge Racism
Stephen Brookfield D.
A real-world how-to manual for talking about race in the classroom Educators and activists frequently call for the need to address the lingering presence of racism in higher education. Yet few books offer specific suggestions and advice on how...
Counselor Education in the 21st Century. Issues and Experiences
Deborah J. Rubel
This distinctive text provides master’s- and doctoral-level students, as well as new professionals, with a thorough exploration of the range of responsibilities, working conditions, roles, evaluation criteria, benefits, and challenges...
Water Harvesting for Groundwater Management. Issues, Perspectives, Scope, and Challenges
Partha Datta Sarathi
Outlines the concept and principles of water harvesting for groundwater management for an international audience, and looks at the positives and negatives surrounding water harvesting technologies This book is the first to fully outline the...
A Competency-Based Approach for Student Leadership Development. New Directions for Student Leadership, Number 156
Corey Seemiller
Looking to foster student leadership competency development? With this volume, you'll gain the latest research, resources, and tools to do just that. There are many factors to consider when providing educational experiences that foster student...
In Vivo NMR Spectroscopy. Principles and Techniques
Robin A. de Graaf
Presents basic concepts, experimental methodology and data acquisition, and processing standards of in vivo NMR spectroscopy This book covers, in detail, the technical and biophysical aspects of in vivo NMR techniques and includes novel...
Soils as a Key Component of the Critical Zone 3. Soils and Water Circulation
Guilhem Bourri?
This book invites the reader to look differently at two seemingly mundane resources: soil and water. Water possesses extraordinary properties which form the foundations of life itself. Without water, there would be no life, and without soils, no...
Soils as a Key Component of the Critical Zone 4. Soils and Water Quality
Guilhem Bourrie
This book provides the most up-to-date knowledge on water in soils and applications for the best use of our water resources. It first addresses the influence of soils on water quality, which is linked to rock weathering, soil formation, acidity...
Novel Proteins for Food, Pharmaceuticals and Agriculture. Sources, Applications and Advances
Maria Hayes
A groundbreaking text that highlights the various sources, applications and advancements concerning proteins from novel and traditional sources Novel Proteins for Food, Pharmaceuticals and Agriculture offers a guide to the various sources,...
Frontier Assemblages. The Emergent Politics of Resource Frontiers in Asia
Michael Eilenberg
Frontier Assemblages offers a new framework for thinking about resource frontiers in Asia Presents an empirical understanding of resource frontiers and provides tools for broader engagements and linkages Filled with rich ethnographic and...
Crossing Over to Canaan. The Journey of New Teachers in Diverse Classrooms
Gloria Ladson-Billings
Gloria Ladson-Billings provides a perceptive and interesting account of what is needed to prepare novice teachers to be successful with all students in our multicultural society. This book is must reading for all those entering the profession of...
Pharma-Ecology. The Occurrence and Fate of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in the Environment
Patrick Jjemba K.
The revised edition of the guide to environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care products The revised and updated second edition of Pharma-Ecology joins the health and environmental sciences professions' concern over the occurrence...
Anechoic and Reverberation Chambers. Theory, Design, and Measurements
Yi Huang
A comprehensive review of the recent advances in anechoic chamber and reverberation chamber designs and measurements Anechoic and Reverberation Chambers is a guide to the latest systematic solutions for designing anechoic chambers that rely on...
Leading for Professional Learning. What Successful Principals do to Support Teaching Practice
Stephen Fink
Support teachers with more effective instructional leadership Leading for Professional Learning offers field-tested guidance to help school leaders more effectively support teachers’ professional development. Leadership is crucial to...
Guidelines for Integrating Process Safety into Engineering Projects
CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)
There is much industry guidance on implementing engineering projects and a similar amount of guidance on Process Safety Management (PSM). However, there is a gap in transferring the key deliverables from the engineering group to the operations...
A Practical Guide to Toxicology and Human Health Risk Assessment
Laura Robinson
Toxicology – the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms is the cornerstone to all aspects of chemical safety and knowledge of the subject is needed in a wide spectrum of fields from the chemical industry to medicine,...
The Wiley International Handbook of Educational Foundations
Bruce Marlowe A.
Promotes a model of critique for teachers, scholars, and policy makers to challenge established educational practice in a global context. The Wiley International Handbook of Educational Foundations features international scholars uniquely...
