A new history of the United States that turns American exceptionalism on its headAmerican Empire is a panoramic work of scholarship that presents a bold new global perspective on the history of the United States. Taking readers from the colonial era to today, A. G. Hopkins shows how, far from diverging, the United States and Western Europe followed similar trajectories throughout this long period,

The new edition of this best-selling title from the popular 100 cases series explores common paediatric scenarios that will be encountered by the medical student and junior doctor during practical training on the ward, in the emergency department, in outpatient clinics and in the community, and which are likely to feature in qualifying examinations. The book covers a comprehensive range of presentations

Erin Hunter\'s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this second book in the Starless Clan arc.Disaster has struck at the heart of RiverClan, leaving its warriors and its new medicine cat apprentice scrambling to protect their Clan--even if it means lying to the others. But at a time when the warrior code itself is shifting, no Clan is truly at peace... or truly

Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by Lucasfilm Publishing and its partners, this official companion to Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One) offers fans a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at an ambitious new era of Star Wars storytelling The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic takes fans behind the scenes of Phase I of Lucasfilm Publishing\'s

A celebration of the work of Professor Timothy Wilson and his unrivalled knowledge and enthusiasm for Italian

Ferns are easy to grow and readily available in big box stores, garden centers, and mail-order nurseries, making them a popular ornamental among new and advanced gardeners. Perfect for containers, borders, layered gardens, foliage accents, and shady areas, ferns come in a range of colors and varieties. The Plant Lover\'s Guide to Ferns, by fern enthusiasts Richie Steffen and Sue Olsen, is packed with

Immerse yourself in the sumptuous world of Jelly Rolls with 17 exciting quilting projectsTurn gorgeous Jelly Rolls into fabulous quilts, each of which can be made from just one roll.Features unique advice on making the most of this fresh approach to fabric, as well as tips on adapting the quilts to your existing stashes.Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams ensure that untying your

This collection recounts a number of journeys that the stowaway of the title, a kind of anti-Ulysses, takes around the eastern Mediterranean, journeys that transcend historical time and incorporate elements of the mythic and the magical, as well as actual historical phenomena, from the fall of Byzantium to the Syrian civil war and the emergence of Islamic State or Daish. Sometimes the speaker in the

well-known poems such as Keats\'s \'Ode on a Grecian Urn\' and Auden\'s \'Musee de Beaux-Arts\', Homer\'s immortal account of the forging of the Shield of Achilles and Garcia Lorca\'s breathtaking ode to the surreal paintings of Salvador

Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, play 1...b6 a dynamic and hypermodern opening system for Black by Christian Bauer and Nimzo Larsen Attack by Byron Jacobs and Jonathan Tait, brought together in one volume. Fed up with getting difficult positions with the black pieces? Tired of always having to keep up with all the latest developments. Take a break from the mountains of opening theory

FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING 3E is a unique book that meets the needs of readers studying industrial technology, CAD, engineering technology, or manufacturing technology. This book clearly organizes geometric dimensioning and tolerancing fundamentals into small, logical units for step-by-step understanding. Measurable performance objectives help readers assess their progress.

William Thornhill arrives in New South Wales a convict from the slums of London. Upon earning his pardon he discovers that this new world offers something he didn\'t dare dream of: a place to call his own. But as he plants a crop and lays claim to the soil on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, he finds that this land is not his to take. Its ancient custodians are the Dharug people. The Secret River,

An in-depth review of the world of fire over the last half decade and how the tragedy of Grenfell Tower has its roots in decisions made in the 1980s. The book will be a must for anyone interested in the history and development of the fire service and the fire industry, and why disparate decisions made in isolation linked together on one night in June

In the latest Lola Reads book, Lola welcomes a special visitor--her grandmother Nana-Bibi--now in paperback! Lola\'s grandmother is coming to visit, and Lola can\'t wait for all the family fun. Nana-Bibi will stay in Lola\'s room, so Lola gets to sleep on a special blow-up bed. The family spends the week doing different activities, like shopping for presents for family back in Tanzania, having dance