A warrior prince, an enslaved mage, a plot to draw the world to war. Crown Prince Aven Lanuken wants something more than a trophy for a future wife. He wants a woman who will be more friend than follower. A queen who will be more warrior than diplomat. He wants a partner he can trust… with a dangerous secret that’s kept him trapped in a dark mountain fortress his entire...

The definitive biography of a fascinating and paradoxical figure, one of the most influential artists of his—or any—age To this day, mention the name “Andy Warhol” to almost anyone and you’ll hear about his famous images of soup cans and Marilyn Monroe. But though Pop Art became synonymous with Warhol’s name and dominated the public’s image of him, his life and work...

This book is a combination of No Mistakes Grammar volumes I, II, and III. But it’s so much more. It has some new material, but it also has about 200 pictures. That’s right—pictures. This is one of the world’s first, if not the first, visual grammar book. Most people learn better with pictures. With Visual Grammar, you get images that show examples of the words you’re learning....

Reseña del editor: Dinosaurier faszinierende, rätselhafte Geschöpfe der Urzeit. Bis zum Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts wusste niemand von ihrer Existenz. Millionen Jahre waren ihre Überreste in Fels- und Sandschichten verborgen. Doch durch die Funde eines Mädchens nehmen die Urzeitriesen wieder Gestalt an ... Biografía del autor: Maja Nielsen schreibt Abenteuergeschichten,...

Das Buch von Hermann-Josef Frisch eröffnet Zugänge zum Koran aus christlicher Sicht. Der Koran gilt als schwer verständlich, zudem in einer bildhaften Sprache geschrieben. Frisch hilft, sich auf der Basis des eigenen, christlichen Glaubens ein Bild von dem zu machen, was den Islam so sehr prägt. Denn er vergleicht Aussagen des Koran mit denen der Bibel und öffnet so einen ganz neuen Weg zum...

Madagaskar, wyspiarskie państwo położone na wschodnim wybrzeżu Afryki, jest nie tylko znane z egzotycznej fauny i flory, ale także za sprawą zapierających dech w piersiach krajobrazów oraz bogatej kultury. Fotograf Gian Paolo Barbieri przenosi nas w podróż przez tę niezwykłą krainę za pomocą swojego obiektywu, uchwycając jej piękno i złożoność w każdej klatce. Jego...

For almost 60 years the Rolling Stones have helped shape popular culture around the globe. Unzipped captures the compelling character and dynamic spectacle of the band through distinctive photography and interviews with the Stones themselves, tracing their impact and influence on rock music, art, design, fashion, photography and filmmaking. Evocative archive photos, artworks, outtakes and...

The Details identifies the authentic classics amongst men's accessories and explains how each item has developed. The book tells the stories of their design; the brand, company, or iconic figure that started it all; and how each item has shaped the way men dress today. The leather biker boot, as we know it today, takes its stylistic cues from the toughened boots worn by the loggers and...

A fine collection of rare and unusual colour photographs portraying a vast range of 'green diesels' at work on Britain's railways when they were the masters of the BR fleet. Detailed and informative captions give context to the photographs and help bring the days of the green diesel back to life. The diesels and DMUs portrayed in this book are now as much a part of history as the steam...

Mobile application development is now the hottest trend in the programming world. In this book you will learn Android Programming Basics.

A fascinating study of the devastating new form of warfare that redrew the map of Europe in the opening year of World War II, bringing about the military collapse and capitulation of seven modern industrialized nations. On 1 September 1939, Nazi Germany launched the invasion of Poland, employing a new type of offensive warfare: Blitzkrieg. So named by Allied observers because of the shock and...

Everyone knows that democracy is in trouble, but do we know what democracy actually is? Political philosopher Jan-Werner Müller, author of the widely acclaimed What Is Populism?, takes us back to basics. In this short, elegant volume, he explains how democracy is founded on three vital principles: liberty, equality, and also uncertainty. The latter, he argues, is crucial for ensuring...

Kama signifies sensual or sexual pleasure, and sutra literally means a thread or rule that holds things together, or a collection of such aphorisms in the form of a manual. The book of Kama Sutra is not just an exclusive sex manual however, it features a complete guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure...

How has feminism developed? What have feminists achieved? What can we learn from the global history of feminism? Feminism is the ongoing story of a profound historical transformation. Despite being repeatedly written off as a political movement that has achieved its aim of female liberation, it has been continually redefined as new generations of women campaign against the...

The Legendary Philanthropist Tackles the Dangers We Must Face for the Survival of Civilisation 'Soros has become a standard bearer for liberal democracy' - Financial Times George Soros - universally known for his philanthropy, progressive politics and investment success, and now under sustained attack from the far right, nationalists, and anti-Semites around the world - gives an impassioned...

While teaching the Numerical Methods for Engineers course over the last 15 years, the author found a need for a new textbook, one that was less elementary, provided applications and problems better suited for chemical engineers, and contained instruction in Visual Basic® for Applications (VBA). This led to six years of developing teaching notes that have been enhanced to create the current...

An essential resource for any designer, crafter, artist, or historian, The Complete Pattern Dictionary is the most comprehensive, practical, and beautiful directory of patterns throughout history, covering all periods, styles, and cultures. Throughout history, patterns have come in countless permutations of motif, color, and scale. From the first rhythmic marks pressed onto...

Kryzys zapoczątkowany w 2007 na międzynarodowych rynkach finansowych unaocznił, jak wielkie jest znaczenie zjawiska ryzyka systemowego w generowaniu i rozprzestrzenianiu się niestabilności finansowej, i jak poważne mogą być skutki materializacji tego ryzyka dla sfery realnej gospodarki. Jedną z lekcji, jakie wynieśliśmy jest lepsze poznanie i zrozumienie znaczenia ryzyka systemowego w...

There are constantly reappearing questions about the point of institutional rehabilitation, during which, instead of changes in personality, there is a developing personality degradation of the nature and life of the isolated person. Seeking ways that allow for an effective, broadly understood, rehabilitation became to us a stimulus to set about the realisation of the study...

Proven, 100% Practical Guidance for Making Scrum and Agile Work in Any Organization This is the definitive, realistic, actionable guide to starting fast with Scrum and agile-and then succeeding over the long haul. Leading agile consultant and practitioner Mike Cohn presents detailed recommendations, powerful tips, and real-world case studies drawn from his unparalleled experience helping...