Violence is a complex behavior that manifests itself every day in acts of terrorism, through exposure in the media, and in our families and neighborhoods. Understanding…
Andy Warhol (1928 1987) and Ai Weiwei (b. 1957) are two of the most internationally renowned artists of the past 100 years, famous not only for their artwork but also for influencing the culture of their time. This exciting book is the first to consid…
In this classic text, the distinguished poet and critic John Hollander surveys the schemes, patterns, and forms of English verse, illustrating each variation with an original and witty self-descriptive example. In new essays for this revised edition, …
First published in 1979, Airport Engineering by Ashford and Wright, has become a classic textbook in the education of airport engineers and transportation planners. Over the…
"Introduction to Mechatronic Design" is ideal for upper level and graduate Mechatronics courses in Electrical, Computing, or Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. Unlike other texts on mechatronics…
As an academic subject, nutrition has grown enormously in recent years and with it the need for specialist textbooks on the subject. In response to this…
Now in its Second Edition, Current Controversies on Family Violence contains thoughtful--often heated--discussions that highlight the most current controversies, research, and policy directions in the family…
"Plant Science: Growth, Development, and Utilization of Cultivated Plants, Fifth Edition, " is an outstanding resource for anyone with an interest in how plants are grown…
For one-quarter/semester courses that focus on the basics in statistics or combine statistics with research methods. The fifth edition of "Statistics for the Behavioral and Social…
Filled with real world examples derived from media reports on crime trends and other sources, this fully updated Second Edition analyzes the specific errors that can…