Product Description: Book by Newman, David J.

A review of debates about the biological origins of the nuclear family and gender roles.

Recreates a tour of Manhattan at its peak in 1945 and discusses the city's style, government, race relations, class system, transportation, nightlife, and businesses

Product Description: Spine has some edge wear and bottom edge has a tiny tear. Small dent crease on front cover top edge. Front also has a very small crease on spine edge. Very clean and tight. Ships very quickly and packaged carefully!

Product Description: This First Edition of Statistics moves the curriculum in innovative ways while still looking relatively familiar. Statistics utilizes intuitive methods to introduce the fundamental idea of statistical inference. These intuitive methods are enabled through statistical software and are accessible at very early stages of a course...read more

Product Description: An overview of the operating theory and practical applications of voice processing technology. From the basics of telephonics, to speech recognition and coding and language processing, all the essential concepts are explored, with an emphasis on applied science.

Clearly written for the beginning student, THE PULSE OF WISDOM provides an introduction to Asian philosophy as found in the countries of India, China, and Japan. Its thematic approach covers the most significant questions in the areas of Oriental metaphysics, ontology, epistemology, and ethics as it successfully integrates historical and regional approaches. In addition, readings from Indian, Chinese, and Japanese sources allow the student to gain some familiarity with primary sources. This text helps students develop a sound grasp of the major teachings and leading figures and schools in Oriental thought. Furthermore, it enables the reader to gain a competent understanding of the ways of thinking of peoples with whom we will continue to work together more closely in our global community.

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Written in clear, non-medical language, this guide to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), provides the essential facts on diagnosis, treatment, and more, along with quizzes and checklists for self-diagnosis. Original.

When maverick New York detective Joe Dante is ambushed in the middle of the street out of revenge, the lieutenant begins his hunt for killer who had come after him, following a trail of dead bodies closer to his quarry--and a shattering betrayal. Original.

The life story of the Russian composer known for his musical innovations

Product Description: What can Keynesian economics mean in the 21st century? Do globalisation, inflationary pressures and supply-side constraints make managing demand in a domestic economy impossible? Or could its use to tackle unemployment be put back on the political agenda? These essays examine the potential relevance of Keynesian policies for Europe, America, the developing world and the global economy...read more

Product Description: Ronald Reagan was elected to lead a dispirited country that had lost its way. How he reversed America's decline and, in the process, changed the course of history is an inspiration to leaders everywhere. This remarkable book gives you the keys to the leadership skills of one of the most consequential leaders of our time-and shows you how to transfer them seamlessly into your own work and life...read more