While in-depth cultural histories have been devoted to such classic horror monsters as the vampire, the zombie and Frankenstein\'s tragic creature, the cinematic werewolf has long been considered little more than the \'beast within\': a psychoanalytic analogue for the bestial side of man. This book, the first scholarly study of the werewolf in cinema, redresses the balance by exploring over one hundred

Fluid mechanics embraces engineering, science, and medicine. This book\'s logical organization begins with an introductory chapter summarizing the history of fluid mechanics and then moves on to the essential mathematics and physics needed to understand and work in fluid mechanics. Analytical treatments are based on the Navier-Stokes equations. The book also fully addresses the numerical and experimental

A new study of tank warfare used in the Soviet offensive of Operation Bagration, which destroyed Army Group Center. Operation Bagration, the 1944 summer campaign on the Russian Front, has been called \"Hitler\'s Greatest Defeat.\" The operation involved substantial tank and armored vehicles on both sides but the German forces were severely hampered by the transfer of dozens of Panzer divisions to

Sail away with the laugh-out-loud new novel from Gervase Phinn, bestselling author of The School at the Top of the Dale Aboard the cruise of a lifetime, a cast of colourful characters have a chance to escape from their ordinary lives - but as unlikely friendships are forged, feuds bubble in the laundry room, romances sizzle on the dancefloor, and everyone jostles for a seat at the Captain\'s table,

Demonstrates how comics can address topics such as disease outbreaks, opioid addiction prevention, healthcare reform, and climate change while eliciting empathy, clarifying complexity, and broadening

The volume is divided into three parts, corresponding to the three main phases in Gothic history: their early history down to the fourth century, the revolution in Gothic society set in motion by the arrival of the Huns, and the history of the Gothic successor states to the western Roman Empire. At its heart lies a new vision of Gothic identity, and of the social caste by whom it was defined and

An essential (and practical) guide to becoming a master communicator--to empower teams, serve clients, and develop stronger relationships Excellent communicating skills have always been crucial to success in leadership and management roles--and that\'s one of the reasons the first edition of this book, Mastering Communication at Work, has been an international bestseller taught at universities and

Following the Russian Revolution of October 1917, the Baltic states became a battleground between Russian Reds and Whites, German troops, and emerging Baltic independence forces. In November 1918 the British government decided to intervene, to protect British interests and to support the emerging Baltic states. This initial small force of cruisers and destroyers was eventually augmented by other British

Modern archaeology has amassed considerable evidence for the disposal of the dead through burials, cemeteries and other monuments. Drawing on this body of evidence, this book offers fresh insight into how early human societies conceived of death and the afterlife. The twenty-seven essays in this volume consider the rituals and responses to death in prehistoric societies across the world, from eastern

Welcome to The Ink House, an artist\'s mysterious mansion, built on a magical pool of ink that inspires creativity in anyone who lives there. When the artist goes adventuring, animals great and small arrive for the Annual Ink House Extravaganza. The party is about to

In the third installment in the Horses and Friends series, thirteen-year-old Kate Ferris already has one problem. Snooty, well-to-do Melissa is boarding her horse at Kate\'s family stable. When Melissa suddenly turns nice, Kate is shocked ... and suspicious. The last thing she needs is more trouble. So when a hooded rider appears--and then disappears--on a stunning black horse outside her home, Kate

The groundbreaking history of how climate change transformed Europe and the world, from a renowned archaeologist -- updated with a new preface on the latest climate research The Little Ice Age tells the fascinating story of the turbulent, unpredictable, and often very cold years of modern European history. Using sources ranging from the dates of long-ago wine harvests and the business records of medieval

Stevie is eleven she\'s been best friends with Andrew since forever. Stevie\'s mum teases her that someday they\'ll get married, but Stevie knows that won\'t ever happen. There\'s a girl at school that she likes more. Actually, she\'s a bit confused about how much she likes her. A beautiful and warm verse novel about the discovery of

Little Red Hen is looking for Granny\'s house in the big, bad city. Should she trust the smiley stranger who wants to help her?- Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.- Text type--a traditional tale- The story is followed on pages 22 and 23 by a map of Mr. Fox\'s whole route, which is a great way to recap

Surveys reveal that most corporations devote considerable resources to risk management. However, while the multiple benefits of enterprise risk management (ERM) are evident, many executives remain unsure how to approach it. Written by two experts on the topic, Empowered Enterprise Risk Management offers organisations a set of tools for implementing the proven holistic risk management practices that

During French colonial rule in Indochina, as many as two hundred thousand Indochinese sojourned to France. Subjects and Sojourners is a vivid and comprehensive social, cultural, and political history of this diverse group, which ranged from ruling monarchs to the most marginal laborers. Drawing from rich but untapped archival collections, Charles Keith explores how French colonial rule in Indochina

The revolution in military recruitment advertising to people of color and women played an essential role in making the US military one of the most diverse institutions in the United States. Starting at the dawn of the all-volunteer era, Jeremiah Favara illuminates the challenges at the heart of military inclusion by analyzing recruitment ads published in three commercial magazines: Sports Illustrated,

An unflinching look at the challenges and misunderstandings mixed-race people face in family spaces and intimate relationships across their varying cultural backgrounds In this emotionally powerful and intellectually provocative blend of memoir, cultural criticism, and theory, scholar and essayist Samira Mehta reflects on many facets of being multiracial. Born to a white American and a South Asian

Sloth is worried about climbing higher up the tree.But she\'s not a baby. She\'s not a bird, either, with wings to fly.Or a monkey, with a tail to catch her fall.Or a snake, that can wrap around branches. The truth is, Sloth could fall, as her friend Moth so helpfully points out. Again. And again. Until a storm proves that Sloth may not be like the other animals, but being herself is exactly what she