From the first answering machine (\"the electronic brain\") and the Hoover vacuum cleaner to the SS Independence and the Bell telephone, the creations of Henry S. Dreyfuss have shaped the cultural landscape of the 20th century. Written in a robust, fresh style, this book offers an inviting mix of professional advice, case studies, and design history along with historical black-and-white photos and

A stunning new look for the fifth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever

This book examines both the turn to indirect rule as a way of mediating and resolving some of the contradictions that had tended to crisis, and the way both indirect rule and settler colonialism were transformed by this new political

For almost forty years, Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, Sr. assisted hundreds of clients with their goal to reduce their same-sex attractions and explore their heterosexual potential.He began this work in 1981 as the originator of reparative therapy(R). His pioneering work ended when he passed away suddenly in March of 2017. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Nicolosi believed that our bodies tell us who we

Can a shelter dog in desperate need of a loving home be the key to a family in need? Emily, a prospective vet school student, falls in love with a shelter dog named Chance. With the dog pulling at her heartstrings and her uncle pushing the thought, Emily wants to bring Chance home. When her father says no, Emily\'s heart is broken. More stress is then added to the already list of family issues.Will

From award-winning, bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe, a collection of his phenomenal essays published in the New Yorker, ranging from forgery to reality

This study is the first to introduce evidentiality to the stylistic analysis of literary works, specifically that of the great Persian writer Sa\'dī, focusing on how he used linguistic means to illustrate a real or ideational world.The authors begin by introducing the concept of evidentiality; its definition, its coding in Persian, the rationale behind evidentiality analysis, and semantic-pragmatic

Success to the Brave is the fifteenth Richard Bolitho story and chronologically it follows the events covered by A Tradition of Victory. In the spring of 1802 Richard Bolitho is summoned to the Admiralty in London and given his orders for a difficult and, to him, distasteful

Discover the colors and textures of 21st-century Morocco in this enticing collection of lush and inviting photographs of homes, gardens, hotels, and historic sites. Brimming with inspiration, this guide introduces readers to the next generation of interior and landscape designers, architects, and stylists who are transforming and reinforcing the country\'s reputation as a center of cultural and historic

Vivid accounts of life in a Soviet prison camp by the author of \'Inhuman Land.\' Interned with thousands of Polish army officers and a handful of civilians in the Soviet prisoner-of-war camp at Starobielsk in September 1939, the artist Jozef Czapski was one of a very small number to survive the massacre carried out in the forest of Katyn in April 1940. In prose written while the war still raged, Czapski

This non-ficton text is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education

It\'s the perfect neighborhood, filled with not-so-perfect people.Alyson Tinsdale is giving her son the childhood she never had: a stable family, loving home, and a great school in a safe neighborhood. When they move into the home of her dreams in one of Denver\'s most sought-after developments, Alyson works hard to fit in and impress the other mothers.Bonnie Sloan is the neighborhood matriarch. With

\"A landmark . . . brilliantly demonstrates] has that there is far more to black history than the slave trade.\"--John A. Williams They Came Before Columbus reveals a compelling, dramatic, and superbly detailed documentation of the presence and legacy of Africans in ancient America. Examining navigation and shipbuilding; cultural analogies between Native Americans and Africans; the transportation

Covers the different types and variations of German motorcycles used in

These days, everyone feels insecure. We are financially stressed and emotionally overwhelmed. The status quo isn\'t working for anyone, even those who appear to have it all. What is going on? In this urgent cultural diagnosis, author and activist Astra Taylor exposes how seemingly disparate crises--rising inequality and declining mental health, the ecological emergency, and the threat of authoritarianism--originate

A beautiful, moving story about a small Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time, to find an answer to the question: what would you do if you could go back? For fans of The Guest Cat and If Cats Disappeared from the

100% Success in PrayerHave you ever been discouraged by unanswered prayers? This is far from what God intends for His people Kevin Zadai offers you the key to seeing your prayers answered: accessing your dual citizenship in heaven and earth According to Scripture, we inhabit both the natural and heavenly realms at once. The secret to answered prayers is listening to the words spoken in heaven and