Come along and investigate the continent of Europe. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? How many countries are on the

Vivaldi boasted that he could compose a concerto faster than a scribe could copy one. Despite his prolificacy, The Four Seasons, and the majority of his already published work had fallen into obscurity by the time of his death in poverty in 1741. Most of his music-concertos, sonatas, operas, and sacral music-has been published only recently. Very little has been written on Vivaldi for the nonspecialist,

ARE YOU READY TO QUIT SMOKING ONCE AND FOR ALL? Do you want to quit smoking, but worry that you\'ll gain weight?Would you like to stop any cravings in a matter of moments?Are you tired of people telling you to quit smoking?Are you worried about how smoking is damaging your health?Have you tried to quit before and failed?If quitting was easy, would you do it today?Paul McKenna\'s amazing weight-loss

One boy. One disappointing superpower. Can Dylan tame a bunch of hyper iguanas and come up with a masterful plan to save the WORLD? Yeah, probably ... but he\'s going to need a MASSIVE cheese pizza. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Future Ratboy and My Brother is a

This collaboration between two scholars from different fields of religious studies draws on three comparative data sets to develop a new theory of purity and pollution in religion, arguing that a culture\'s beliefs about cosmological realms shapes its pollution ideas and its purification practices.The authors of this study refine Mary Douglas\' foundational theory of pollution as \"matter out of place,\"

From #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins, the latest riveting, deeply imaginative thriller in the Sigma Force series, told with his trademark blend of cutting-edge science, historical mystery, and pulse-pounding action.It begins in Africa . . .A United Nations relief team in a small village in the Congo makes an alarming discovery. An unknown force is leveling the evolutionary playing

This book discusses the recent advanced technologies in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), with a view on how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) cooperate with future vehicles.ITS technologies aim to achieve traffic efficiency and advance transportation safety and mobility. Known as aircrafts without onboard human operators, UAVs are used across the world for civilian, commercial, as well as military

Colloquial Yoruba: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Yoruba as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Yoruba in

A perfect housewarming gift or entertaining guide for any gathering of your gal pals, this is a gloriously glamorous excursion into the world of cocktails.Ladies Who Drink is a one-of-a-kind cocktail book that brings together classic and modern drink recipes, small-bite pairings, entertaining ideas, and to-die-for original fashions presented in a gorgeous array of scenes by illustrator Anne Keenan

Contemporary India: The Basics provides readers with a clear and accessible guide through the richness, diversity and complexity of twenty-first century India. It explores the reality of the country\'s cultural diversity which creates both harmony and tension. Covering issues the country faces both domestically and on the global stage, this book analyzes the political, social, cultural and economic

Rapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with

ARM-based Microcontroller Projects Using mbed gives readers a good understanding of the basic architecture and programming of ARM-based microcontrollers using ARM\'s mbed software. The book presents the technology through a project-based approach with clearly structured sections that enable readers to use or modify them for their application. Sections include: Project title, Description of the project,

A bilingual poetry collection in which a microwave, a fly, a soup, a football match, a train, or a child in the subway serve as pretexts to explain the tragic nature of life when death is involved. One with strong personality and the double capacity of playing with language and using it as a mirror of the Mexican reality, sometimes violent, with memorable lines and reflections of great

Learn at home with help from The Wonder Years/Hallmark actress, math whiz, and New York Times bestselling author Danica McKellar using her acclaimed McKellar Math books Bathtime will be squeaky clean and sneaky smart in this follow-up to Bathtime Mathtime that gives your toddler a head start on learning their shapes, all as a part of your daily at-home routine Bathtime, Mathtime 1, 2, 3. Want to

Stylish, accessible and aspirational. Learn the traditional craft of leatherworking through 20 contemporary projects, from stylish accessories to essential homewares.Destined to be a classic, this modern introduction offers a contemporary twist on the age-old craft of leatherworking.Welcome to Candice Lau\'s award-winning workshop, where she walks you through all the fundamental skills, techniques

YOU CAN NOW FIT LEARNING GERMAN INTO YOUR BUSY LIFESTYLE AND ENGAGE IN CONFIDENT AND ARTICULATE SOCIAL CONVERSATION. ALSO INCLUDES a 75-minute audio download recorded by native speakers. Together with the guide How to sound German, it helps you hone your pronunciation skills and brings the language to

A celebration of the wealth of natural dyes that can be obtained from plants, from the common marigold to

A series of luminous vignettes describe the childhood of Argentina\'s rediscovered modernist writer. Self-contained, interconnected fragments begin with her family\'s departure to Mendoza in 1910 and end with their return to Buenos Aires and the death of her father in 1915. Lange\'s notes tell intimate, half-understood stories from the seemingly peaceful realm of childhood, a realm inhabited by an

Great Britain in the swinging sixties-The Beatles are taking the music charts by storm, the pop-culture revolution has gripped the nation\'s youth...and human and fairies live uneasily, side-by-side. Two tales of modern folklore from contemporary comics masters! Carrie: As the only woman working at the Daily Telegraph, Carrie Mallinson is determined to become London\'s first prominent female reporter.