Celebrate Middle-earth, LOTR, The Hobbit, Rings of Power, and all things Tolkien with an adventure-heavy book filled with thrilling things to do and experiences every fantasy lover will rejoice in. The fantastic realms created by J. R. R. Tolkien keep readers enchanted all over the world. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are among the most famous and popular tales ever written. Now you can take

This fully revised, expanded and updated Second Edition of the bestselling textbook by Jane Fielding and Nigel Gilbert provides a comprehensive yet accessible guide to quantitative data analysis. Designed to help take the fear out of the use of numbers in social research, this textbook introduces students to statistics as a powerful means of revealing patterns in human behavior. The textbook covers

This book concerns the developments in the field of e-waste management with a particular focus on urban mining, sustainability, and circular economy aspects. It explains e-waste recycling technologies, supply chain aspects, and e-waste disposal in IT industries, including health and environmental effects of e-waste recycling processes, and associated issues, challenges, and solutions. Further, it describes

The primary focus of this book, accordingly, is to provide insight into the fundamentals, applications, manufacturing aspects and properties (mechanical, thermal, electrical etc.) of metal foams. Their potential applications in various small- as well as large-scale industries are highlighted. The present book also focuses on aspects of designing simple structures by taking into account loading conditions

An Echo of Things to Come is an epic fantasy blockbuster from James Islington, continuing the story that began in his international bestseller The Shadow of What Was

Because the investigation of cold cases is usually an arduous and time-consuming task, most law enforcement agencies in the United States are not able to dedicate the resources necessary to support the cold case investigation process. However, when those cases are fully pursued and prosecuted, they often result in convictions and lengthy prison terms. Cold Cases: Evaluation Models with Follow-up Strategies

Stylish entertaining doesn\'t require perfection. It\'s not about flawlessly polished tableware or professionally arranged florals--it\'s about the small, creative touches that make each event unique.This uniquely informative entertaining/hosting guide combines stylishly practical advice along with gorgeous photos as well as personal essays & ideas from tastemaker, award-winning retailer, best-selling

This book introduces a powerful system that explains how to run a company with a focus on continuous improvement.The results are a satisfied customer base, evolving products and an increase in revenue and profits. These factors determine the success for any company because business transformation involves making fundamental changes in how business is conducted to cope with shifts in the market environment.

Set over the course of a summer weekend in the country, Sleep With Me is a fast-moving, tragi-comic satire, exposing the emotionally and sexually chaotic lives of a group of friends. \'They\'re all coming apart . . . attacking one another . . . Affairs and heartbreak - most of the people I

This book is a critical inquiry into three ideas that have been at the heart of philosophical reflection since time immemorial: freedom, God and immortality. Their inherent connection has disappeared from our thought. We barely pay attention to the latter two ideas, and the notion of freedom is used so loosely today that it has become vacuous. Axel Hutter\'s book seeks to remind philosophy of its distinct

A note in a workshop log proves that in 1914, Oskar Barnack put the finishing touches on the first working model of a compact camera for 35mm standard cinema film. He had not merely invented a new camera--the Leica (=Leitz/camera), not introduced until 1925 due to the war--he in fact ushered in a paradigm shift in photography.Just in time to mark a milestone birthday of the legendary compact camera,

Care for a Tutti-Frutti Sandwich? How about some Lobster Canapes? Anyone looking for new, easy ways to jazz up lunch will appreciate this eminently useful casual cookbook. Dating from the early 20th century, the vintage collection presents 400 tasty recipes based on common, easily obtained fixings.No skill is required for following the recipes, which are organized by main ingredient and offer brief,

The difference that being female makes to the diagnosis, life and experiences of a person with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has largely gone unresearched and unreported until recently. In this book Sarah Hendrickx has collected both academic research and personal stories about girls and women on the autism spectrum to present a picture of their feelings, thoughts and experiences at each stage

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip around the globe to celebrate diverse cultures and traditions, and will show us how different (and how similar) we all are

Take a closer look at the amazing changes the future may hold, including robopets, space tourism and locust burgers, as well as the wider impact of our future life on the climate and extinction of animals. Using the most recent research and predictions, this photographic non-fiction book guides us through life in

\"It may be cold comfort in this chaotic era, but Americans should know that there are adults in the room. . . . And we are trying to do what\'s right even when Donald Trump won\'t.\"--An anonymous senior administrative official in an op-ed published in a New York Times op-ed, September 5, 2018 Every president faces criticism and caricature. Donald Trump, however, is unique in that he is routinely

A picture book for expectant fathers and already-fathers everywhere--a perfect gift for Father\'s Day and baby showers.In this touching celebration of fatherhood, the close bond between parent and child comes to life with heartwarming resonance.Laurenne Sala\'s tranquil text, accompanied by Mike Malbrough\'s tender watercolor illustrations, creates a warm look at the joys, fears, and responsibilities

Translation and commentary of one of the most important texts of the Kashmirian Shivaism tradition of Tantra - Author was a student of the late Kalu Rinpoche - Explores the transmission of Mahamudra, the Great Cosmic Gesture - Includes the Vijnanabha rava Tantra, which contains the totality of the oldest source text on Yoga The Spandakarika, the Tantric Song of the Divine Pulsation, is said to have