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Did you ever have a question about hockey, America’s fastest-growing major sport? <p><p> Kid’s Book of Hockey is the first book that’s organized in an easy-to-use question-and-answer style. Among the more than 700 questions and answers here, you are sure to find whatever you want to know about pen... More

QUISTERS are puzzles which require only logic and abstract thinking to solve. To play, one person (who knows the solution) presents the problem to other players who attempt to solve it by asking questions the presenter may answer only with "Yes" or "No". An occasional "Sort of" or "Irrelevant" may b... More

Franklin D. Roosevelt was one of the most powerful and popular US presidents. He was the only one to serve 12 years and was elected four times. As the leader of the nation, he saw the country through an economic depression and World War II. Through primary sources, personal and political writing... More

The book is spiritually deep, thought-provoking treatise on making Jesus' story our own. It includes sections of beautiful and meditative poetry. From the book introduction: This book is a meditation on the dual drives of Christian faith: toward God and toward Jesus. How do we get to God and, more i... More

Six New Yorkers are sick with a mysterious virus that attacks the brain.Experts suspect a tiny culprit: mosquitoes! Then birds start dropping dead. Scientists think that the outbreaks are related. But how?High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design, and astonishing photos are the building bl... More

"John Chase has taken what in lesser hands would have been a dull recounting of fact and made a delightfully accurate yet breezy book." -New Orleans Times-Picayune"History in its most painless form . . . lightened not only by cartoons but by narrative approach."-New York Herald TribuneThe history of... More

ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS IN MRI A concise and complete introductory treatment of NMR and MRI Essential Concepts in MRI delivers the first comprehensive look at magnetic resonance imaging with a practical focus on nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy applications. The book includes the essential compone... More

No one did political corruption quite like Rod Blagojevich. The 40th governor of Illinois made international headlines in 2008 when he was roused from his bed and arrested by the FBI at his Chicago home. He was accused of running the state government as a criminal racket and, most shockingly, caught... More

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe legendary Willie Mays shares the inspirations and influences responsible for guiding him on and off the field in this reflective and inspirational memoir."Even if, like me, you thought you had pretty much read and heard all there was to read and hear about Wi... More

Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time.Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. <P><P>We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the force. But how muc... More

"Qin Feng, the foppish young man, killed himself because of the humiliation inflicted by Lin Xue."In order to avenge her grievances and seek justice, he strived hard to be strong. He stimulated his potential as a peerless genius and opened the path of an expert that defied the will of the heavens."T... More

"Qin Feng, the foppish young man, killed himself because of the humiliation inflicted by Lin Xue." In order to avenge her grievances and seek justice, he strived hard to be strong. He stimulated his potential as a peerless genius and opened the path of an expert that defied the will of the heavens. ... More

"Qin Feng, the foppish young man, killed himself because of the humiliation inflicted by Lin Xue."In order to avenge her grievances and seek justice, he strived hard to be strong. He stimulated his potential as a peerless genius and opened the path of an expert that defied the will of the heavens."T... More

"Qin Feng, the foppish young man, killed himself because of the humiliation inflicted by Lin Xue." In order to avenge her grievances and seek justice, he strived hard to be strong. He stimulated his potential as a peerless genius and opened the path of an expert that defied the will of the heavens. ... More

This book provides an overview of the foundations of Chinese psychotherapy, based on a full consideration of Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist teachings. Serving as a reliable and practical guide to coping with life’s adversities, the book offers therapeutic techniques to guide clinical practice based... More

A tale of some of the most amazing creatures ever to grace this tiny planet—unearth how the science fiction of the Jurassic World franchise inspired the evolution of dinosaur science.   It all began in 1993. Jurassic Park was a movie landmark in the development of computer-generated imagery and anim... More

This book mainly focuses on the roles of engraved symbols and ornamentation in Liangzhu culture. It categorizes the engraved symbols discovered in Liangzhu culture as means of ideographical expression and decoration, aspects that are explored in detail. Further, the engraved symbols and ornamentatio... More

How does magic in J. K. Rowling’s universe work? Finally, the scientific secrets are revealed!The story of the boy who lived has brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more than any other book series in history. Modern muggle scientists have uncovered explanations to the seem... More

Traditional Korean society was characterized by a rigid hierarchy. The minority Paekjong were the lowest group of the lowest rank of the shinbun class system, and were treated as outcasts throughout the Choson period (1392-1910). This book deals with their historical and social background, and their... More

Ladder Polymers An essential reference covering the latest research on ladder polymers Ladder polymers are a unique macromolecular architecture, consisting of a continuous strand of fused rings in their backbones. Such distinctive structures lead to a range of interesting thermal, optical, and elect... More

This book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Construction Materials and Management (ACMM 2021). It discusses the recent innovations towards construction management, building technology and new materials in practice in civil engineering. Various topics cove... More

Once crossed, she possessed the body of an ugly, weak-looking, and bullied woman who was beaten to death by the Emperor. She was even bestowed with the title of the unfavoured Seventh Marquis by the Emperor.Isn't it just a face full of pimples? Fortunately, I am skilled.Mistress, direct descendant s... More

Once crossed, she possessed the body of an ugly, weak-looking, and bullied woman who was beaten to death by the Emperor. She was even bestowed with the title of the unfavoured Seventh Marquis by the Emperor.Isn't it just a face full of pimples? Fortunately, I am skilled.Mistress, direct descendant s... More

Once crossed, she possessed the body of an ugly, weak-looking, and bullied woman who was beaten to death by the Emperor. She was even bestowed with the title of the unfavoured Seventh Marquis by the Emperor.Isn't it just a face full of pimples? Fortunately, I am skilled.Mistress, direct descendant s... More

Once crossed, she possessed the body of an ugly, weak-looking, and bullied woman who was beaten to death by the Emperor. She was even bestowed with the title of the unfavoured Seventh Marquis by the Emperor.Isn't it just a face full of pimples? Fortunately, I am skilled.Mistress, direct descendant s... More