Written by physicians and a diverse selection of great authors--such as John Donne, John Keats, William Carlos Williams, and Alice Walker--this compilation of stories, poems, and essays eloquently captures what it is like to be sick, to be cured, to succumb to illness, or to overcome it.
Teaches students to effectively evaluate the research of others and learn how to conduct their ownWhen exposing students to political science's most important research methods, comprehensive coverage as well as clear and straightforward language are paramount. In the trusted tradition of previous editions, this new fifth edition covers all of the ...
For the first time ever, DK's brilliant exploded artwork reveals the inner workings of the vehicles and spacecraft from the "Star Wars" films. Fans will revel in the stunning four-page gatefold that displays the Death Star's inner core and its dark secrets. Fascinating details let readers see the internal workings of the "Millennium Falcon" and ...
For the first time ever, see the inner workings of the spacecraft and vehicles from "The Phantom Menace". Beautifully illustrated full-page spreads reveal in intricate detail the concealed workings of these expert machines.
What is this book about? Visual Basic .NET is the latest version of the most widely used programming language in the world, popular with professional developers and complete beginners alike. This book will teach you Visual Basic .NET from first principles. You'll quickly and easily learn how to write Visual Basic .NET code and create attractive ...
A place of merging natural environments, Big Bend National Park is the perfect photographic subject. Desert, river valley, mountain, and plain, are all captured beautifully by photographers Guynes and Reynolds. All seasons of the year are presented, as the terrain is cast in new light in each. From broad scenics of the Rio Grande to close-ups of ...
A unique anthology featuring selections that celebrate the humanity of medicine: stories, poems and essays, including work by W. H. Auden, Eudora Welty, William Carlos Williams, C. P. Snow, Lewis Thomas, Flannery O'Connor, Anton Chekhov, and many more.
"Unapproachable East" provides a detailed look at the eastern region of the Forgotten Realms world. In addition to new spells, magic items, feats, character races, prestige classes, and a wealth of new monsters, this title includes descriptions of people, places, and unique cultural elements from throughout the region. Full color.
This text documents a sampling of paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures owned by Clark Atlanta University, Fisk University, Hampton University, Howard University, North Carolina Central University and Tuskegee University. The book serves as a catalogue for a major exhibition and conservation project organized by the Addison Gallery of ...
In response to the attacks on America of 11th September 2001, photographer Nathan Lyons, known for his honest and often questioning depictions of American culture, has created a portfolio of images. Photographing in small towns and large cities, Lyons has captured the extreme and often confusing variety of responses - from deep reverence to ...
Photographer and native Texan Richard Reynolds traveled thousands of miles to every corner of Texas to compile this collection of Lone Star State wildflowers. Abundant in every season, these delicate beauties seem to sing from the page. Devoted to his craft, and wise to the secrets of viewing and photographing wildflowers, Reynolds shares tips on ...
The result of more than three years' work, this elegant coffee-table book captures the essential New York: the historic, the modern, the glass, the stone--from its classic landmarks and elusive details to its surprising contrasts. 235 full-color photographs.
Visual Basic .NET is the latest version of the most widely used programming language in the world, popular with professional developers and complete beginners alike. This book will teach you Visual Basic .NET from first principles. You'll quickly and easily learn how to write Visual Basic .NET code and create attractive windows and forms for the ...
This series presents research on the effects of taxation and government expenditure programmes on economic performance and analyses of the effects of potential tax reforms. The research results appear in a form that should be accessible to tax practitioners and policymakers.
A collection of breathtaking photography from prolific photographers Richard Reynolds and Jeremy Woodhouse. With broad panoramas of the Austin skyline and Corpus Christi port; images conveying the region's rich human history; shots capturing the long history of the state's oil industry; spectacular photographs of unusual rock formations in Big ...
In a variety of styles and tones, Amazing Graces brings us to a broader, more gracious awareness of what is upon our plates and who is around the table. These brief graces are truly amazing for making meals into doorways to welcome the Presence of God in food and drink, friends and family.
"Dramatic Events is an exciting and accessible book that explores how a wide variety of drama exercises and techniques can be productively employed in an educational setting and in the making of theater."
"The intent of Death and Ethnicity" emphasizes that death occurs to us as unique individuals living within particular sociocultural settings. Those who provide and plan services need to recognize both the differences among groups and the differences among individuals within these groups; and to provide options for those representative of their ...
When Richard Reynolds began planting flowers secretly at night outside his tower block in South London, he had no idea that he was part of a growing global movement committed to combating the forces of neglect, land shortage and apathy towards public spaces. But before long, his blog had attracted other guerrillas from around the world to share ...
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