A major new history atlas, uniquely international in approach, incorporating the latest research on Asian, African, and South American history. 220-page time chart. 450 color maps.

Essentials of Business Law, 1e takes a balanced approach and covers both the Contracts and the Regulatory material that is crucial for Business Law professions. It is light on Contracts, making it more appropriate for those who want a briefer, less expensive book that still covers all the topics. Business decisions; online commerce & Internet l...

Written by two of the leading figures in statistics, this highly regarded volumethoroughly addresses the full range of required topics.

An accessible guide to the legal issues that affect general aviation pilots, this highly readable second edition adds case studies, covers important new ground (including FAA enforcement procedures), and clarifies a pilot's rights and responsibilities.

Understanding how avionics systems work and what to do if a system fails inflight is essential for all pilots. For aircraft owners, this knowledge can translate into hundreds of dollars in savings on repair bills. Here, Edward Maher provides helpful details on every major avionics system, explaining how to troubleshoot: Radios; Intercoms, speake...

Originally published in 1932, Huxley's terrifying vision of a controlled and emotionless future Utopian society is truly startling in its prediction of modern scientific and cultural phenomena, including test-tube babies and rampant drug abuse.

Jacques the Fatalist is a provocative exploration of the problems of human existence, destiny, and free will. In the introduction to this brilliant translation, David Coward explains the philosophical basis of Diderot's fascination with fate and examines the experimental and influentialliterary techniques that make Jacques the Fatalist a classic...

Revised and updated, the third edition of this successful anthology surveys all the major religious traditions -- Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and African religions -- and also covers Zen Buddhism, Shinto, and religion in America. Featuring ten readings new to this edition, it introduces the claims, hop...

This literal survival guide for new pilots identifies the killing zone, the 40-250 flight hours during which unseasoned aviators are likely to commit lethal mistakes. Presents the statistics of how many pilots will die in the zone within a year; calls attention to the eight top pilot killers (such as VFR into IFR, Takeoff and Climb ); and maps s...

Here, in this compelling assembly of writings, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard explores the world of natural facts and human meanings.

Edited by one of the most renowned scholars in the field, Voices of Ancient Philosophy is an accessible introduction to the rich, vigorous, and varied traditions of ancient philosophy. Featuring a topical -- as opposed to chronological -- organization, it immediately introduces readers to a wide range of philosophical issues. It develops the anc...

Based on the premise that simple problems should always be checked first, this practical, hands-on book introduces the diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive engine control systems. With a very technical but easy-to-read and understand presentation this book serves as a single source for information on advanced engine performance diagnosis....

This introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation in a changing world. Noteworthy for its clear and engaging writing style that is accessible to readers, superior pedagogy, many engaging case examples and user-oriented applications, and integration of sociocultural material...

Features a clear, accessible treatment of the fundamentals of electromagnetic theory. Its lean and focused approach employs numerous examples and problems.Carefully discusses subtle or difficult points. Contains numerous, relevant problems within the book in addition to end of each chapter problems and answers.

Pynchon's highly original take on the apocalypse (southern California-style) is both a critical and popular triumph, now printed with an updated author biography and history of the book's publication.

Peter Connolly's book brings to life the people and events of a crucial period in the history of the world. Spanning a hundred years that culminate in the fall of Masada in 73 AD, Connolly reconstructs the daily lives--domestic, religious, and military--of the Jewish people in Judea, Galilee, and Jerusalem, mostly under the reign of the great Ki...

National Book Award-winning author Jonathan Kozol presents his shocking account of the American educational system in this stunning New York Times bestseller which has sold more than 85,000 hardcover copies. The book provides readers with an opportunity to get involved with a postcard they can sign and mail to the president at the White House. (...

This is the only book to integrate a comprehensive laboratory -- that combines descriptive and experimental studies -- with a complete atlas of embryonic development. It also includes detailed instructions for conducting experiments on living embryos.The Laboratory Guide studies in detail several types of vertebrate and invertebrate embryos at v...